Note: Okay so this is my first RW/SM x-over but I hope you like it. In 9 out of 10 fanfics that are RW/SM x-over Ryo is in love with Serena, but I really don't think they go together that well. Serena is just to whinny for Ryo. So in this Ryo and Rei fall in love. The song Rei plays for Ryo on her flute is the same one that Alan played in Sailor Moon. I think this tune fits in perfect. I no own any shows or names. – Alkvingiel

*This story is sad and true to a point, of two star-crossed lovers who just could never be.*

Lover's Tale

Part 1

Tragic Destiny

"Rekka!" A young girl screamed running through the garden. A guy about her age turned around. "Rekka… please don't leave… I couldn't stand it if anything happened to you." She begged crying. Her arms hugged his waist tightly.

"I have to go Rei… the Prince has summoned us warriors to the front line. I have to go, I can not drop my loyalty to the Prince… never." Rekka whispered as he stroked her hair.

"No… what if I never see you again? You'll be at the front line and I'll be here at the palace." Rei cried looking up into his tiger-blue eyes. His eyes held the same pain she felt but he did not cry.

"It's true, I must defend the kingdom. And you must protect the Princess. But don't worry… we will be together again." Rekka told her. She smiled as he said this because he never went back on his word. Slowly their lips meet and then he was gone. Rei was left standing alone, she watched as Rekka ran to protect the kingdom, the Princess, and herself. As he disappeared she realized what flowers were around her… forget-me-nots.

The tears seeped from her lavender eyes, "I love you Rekka." Rei whispered.

"Hey Rei! The princess wants to see us! Come on!" Lyta yelled.

"Okay!" Rei yelled back, she took one last look at the hill Rekka had disappeared behind and then ran to Lyta.

"Hey? You okay girl?" Lyta asked seeing her tears.

"I'll be fine. Rekka just left for the front line, I miss him already." Rei replied.

"It'll be okay. He'll be back before you know it." Lyta told her smiling.

"Thanks." Rei answered. They walked together to the palace where the rest of the scouts and Princess Serena were waiting for them.

"I have bad news. The war between the Dynasty and Moon Kingdom has begun." Queen Serenity told them as she walked up behind her daughter.

"Will we be okay your majesty?" Amy asked.

"Oh yes my dears. I should think that this war shouldn't last more than a month." Queen Serenity replied. They all smiled, but the Princess looked worried. She was scared for her Prince Darien who was leading his finest warriors and best troops on the front line. Each of the girls had someone to worry about. The Princess had her Prince, Rei had Rekka, Amy and Touma, Mina and Shin, Lyta had Shuu and last but not least; Keiko had Seiji. Queen Serenity had given Keiko the special job of protecting the Princess when she was outside the castle. One day when Prince Darien had come to meet her in the garden he had brought his newest warrior, Seiji. Keiko had fallen for him instantly and he had come to feel the same about her. The rest of them had met at a party that the Queen held for her daughter's birthday. Rei had not meet Rekka there; he didn't really like big fancy parties. But the next day she had gone down to the lake to clam herself, that was when she heard something. She watched from behind a large rock as a young man with hair black as night and eyes of the deepest blue practiced with his kantanas. He wore tight pants and no shirt, sweat ran down his face and chest but he didn't seem to mind. She was amazed by how skilled with his kantanas he was. Suddenly he stopped and disappeared.

"Where did he go?" Rei had thought looking out from behind the rock.

"You were watching me." A voice said from behind her. She turned around to see him standing there watching her closely.

"I'm sorry… I didn't mean…" Rei stammered as she blushed.

"Don't worry about it. My name is Rekka, Prince Darien's lead warrior." Rekka said smiling as he held out his hand.

"I'm Rei. I protect the princess." Rei replied shaking his hand. His hand was strong, smooth and soft.

"I didn't know angels lived on the moon." Rekka stated. Rei blushed a deep red, Rekka smiled.

"I don't think I could be a angel with this black hair." Rei replied.

"Fine Dark Angel." Rekka smiled turning away.

"Wait! Will you walk with me?" Rei asked quickly, she didn't want him to leave… not yet. Rekka turned and cocked an eyebrow. "Please. I don't like walking alone. Especially with this war going on." Rei told him. Rekka smiled at the offer.

"Sure. Miss Rei, may I have the honor of going on a walk with you?" Rekka asked bowing before her.

"It would be my pleasure." Rei replied curtseying. Rekka pulled his shirt on and then offered her his arm.

It had been two months since Rekka had left and Rei was really wanting a letter. Then finally it came, she kissed his handwriting. Urgently she ripped open the envelope and pulled out the letter. She read the letter slowly.

My Dearest Dark Angel,

I miss you so much. The battles have been bloody and I'm glad you don't have to see this. But I feel that we are winning. The Queen thought a month, but I have a feeling that it will last much longer than it has. I'm sorry I didn't write sooner but right after the first battle I was hurt. It wasn't a serious wound but I was unconscious for days. All my friends were worried out of their minds and the Prince was beside himself. But after five days I woke up. I have made up for my lost time in battle and hopefully will return to you soon my love. I must go but remember that I will see you again. Not even death could keep me away my dark angel. I love you.

Love,

Rekka

Rei held the letter to her heart and wished she were with him now. She wanted to kiss those soft sweet lips again. "Oh my love…" Rei whispered. She then went to the Princess to deliver Prince Darien's letter to her. Over the next few months Rekka's letters became more and more frantic. Rei and the other girls almost always found Princess Serena crying. One day Rei, Keiko and Princess Serena were out in the garden picking flowers when they heard something. Quickly Keiko reached for her sword as she stood. Rei couldn't see past Keiko as she covered Serena but then she heard Nina gasp.

"Seiji!" Keiko yelled running to him.

"Careful Keiko. Rekka has been seriously hurt, we had to bring him back to the castle for treatment." Seiji told her. Rei jumped up as the Prince slowly helped Rekka into the garden. Rekka clenched his teeth tightly as his wound sent a splitting pain through his body and he leaned more weight on the Prince.

"Please…uh…forgive…me…um…my Prince…" Rekka pleaded.

"Don't worry about it Rekka. I could never be mad at you after what you did." Prince Darien replied.

"Rekka!" Rei screamed running toward him. He looked up and smiled at her with the smile that she loved so much and then before she reached him he went out cold.

"Hold on Rekka, Seiji come and help me get him into the castle." Prince Darien commanded.

"Sire." Seiji answered as he lifted Rekka's other arm and they carried him into the castle.

"Seiji, please tell me… what happened to him?" Rei asked.

"Tell you later." Seiji replied as they disappeared behind some doors of the nurse's part of the castle. Rei stood looking at the door tears welding up in her eyes. Serena came up behind her and put a hand on her shoulder.

"Princess…" Rei started but Serena hushed her.

"Shh… just cry on my shoulder Rei. You've always been there for me and now it's time for me to be here for you." Serena told her giving Rei a smile. "Thank you." Rei whispered and then she cried on Serena's shoulder until 3 hours later when she fell asleep. Over the next 2 hours Serena and Keiko stayed by Rei's side waiting to hear about Rekka. Finally the door opened and Seiji walked out. He looked wiped.

"Seiji… how is he? Will Rekka be okay?" Keiko whispered not wanting to wake Rei.

"Hopefully he will be alright. Rekka's out like a light right now but his breathing is steady." Seiji assured her.

"How did this happen in the first place?" Serena asked.

"Princess… it is all my fault I was lead away from the Prince somehow and then in a open moment the enemy took their opportunity. Rekka saw what they had planned and ran in front of the Prince, pushing him down quickly but he wasn't quick enough to move before the sword went through his side. For some reason the enemy retreated after that and we brought him here quickly as we could." Seiji explained. Rei woke up then and saw Seiji, she jumped up.

"Can I see Rekka?" Rei asked.

"Sure, come on I'll take you to him. Remember be quiet he's still asleep. The next 24 hours will tell if he'll live." Seiji told her as they walked through the doors. Seiji led her to a small private room off the side of the main room. The Prince was still there his hand over his eyes. Prince Darien looked up as they walked in. He walked over to Rei first.

"I'm sorry Miss Rei. I should have been more careful. I would do everything I could to keep him back from the front line after he returns but Rekka holds honor and loyalty very high. If it came down to what I want to ask him, he would not do me the favor. I'm so sorry." Prince Darien explained. Rei just nodded and went over to Rekka's side. Prince Darien motioned for the others to follow him outside. They left quietly leaving Rei and Rekka by themselves.

After the others had left Rei picked up Rekka's hand and rubbed her cheek with it.

"Stay safe Rekka. I don't want you to die." Rei whispered closing her eyes.

"Don't worry I won't leave you my dark angel." Rekka said quietly.

"Oh Rekka. You had me so worried. I was so afraid." Rei told him. She sat on the edge of his bed still holding his hand.

"I told you not even death can keep me away from you." Rekka reminded her smiling weakly. Rei smiled and leaned down, slowly kissing him on his lips.

"The Prince wants you to stay at the castle until the war is over." Rei said quietly.

"No." Rekka stated, his voice like steel.

"But Rekka…" Rei started.

"No Rei, I can't. The Prince has been my only family since I was 13 and I can't turn my back on him now." Rekka explained.

"But I don't want to come this close to losing you again. You had me scared to death." Rei cried, her tears coming again.

"Please… don't cry. It breaks my heart to see such a beautiful being cry. I must protect the Prince. He is the only family I have known for 5 years. I would be happy to give my life for him or anyone of my closest friends, and nothing or no one could stop me from protecting you." Rekka explained. Rei stayed quiet, she could see that Rekka was getting tired again. "Could you light a fire?" Rekka whispered.

"Why?" Rei asked.

"Just do it, please." Rekka begged. Rei stood at lit a fire in the fireplace beside his bed. Out of the corner of her eye she saw a red flash of light. Rei turned to see Rekka laying there in a red and white armor. "Wow… is that your armor that you use in battle?" Rei questioned.

"Only sometimes, if the battle isn't that hard. But it's my other armor that has my fire power. I will show you someday. Now… goodnight my love." Rekka whispered falling into a deep sleep.

"I have power to Rekka. Someday I will show you." Rei said into his ear. She then kissed him and curled up by his side. The other girls heard what had happened and came to see if Rekka was okay. After a few minutes the Princess told Mina to look inside. Mina looked into the room as she cracked the door open a bit.

"Shh… they're both asleep." Mina told the others as she closed the door.

"He will stay for 2 weeks and then both of us will return. Seiji head back and lead the troops. Keep me updated every 3 days." Prince Darien commanded. Seiji looked at Keiko and started to turn around looking away sadly.

"In one hour Seiji. Spend some time with Keiko, it has been awhile since you saw her last." Prince Darien finished with a smile.

"Yes sire! Thank You sire!" Seiji thanked him as he took Keiko's hand and they ran off.

"You're really going to stay for 2 weeks?" Princess Serena asked.

"Yes darling. You have to put up with me for 2 weeks." Prince Darien laughed and he kissed her.

Rekka's wound healed quickly with Seiji's help and Rei had a whole week and a half to spend with him before both he and the Prince went back to the battlefield. Late one night Rei slept in her room when the door opened. Quietly Rekka walked across the floor to her bed. He sat gently on the edge and watched her wake up. Rei opened her eyes to see someone sitting on her bed; the person was totally covered by shadows. Rei had just opened her mouth to scream when a hand covered her mouth.

"Shh… you don't want to wake up the whole castle do you?" Rekka asked quietly smiling. Rei sat up as he took his hand away.

"What are you doing here?" Rei whispered.

"I came to see if you wanted to come on a walk with me." Rekka told her.

"This late?" Rei questioned checking the time. It was 2:30 a.m.

"It's the best time. Come on I have something to show you." Rekka told her standing. He waited outside her room while she changed into something more comfortable. Once dressed Rekka told her to be quiet then he led her out of the castle. Rekka lead her to a quiet part of the garden.

"What is it that you want to show me?" Rei asked.

"Shh… watch. Light." Rekka said pointing his hands toward the darkness. Suddenly many candles lit lighting the small area of the garden. Rei looked around in awe and then turned to Rekka.

"Do you like it?" Rekka questioned. Rei could only nod.

"It's so beautiful." She finally replied. Small fireflies flew around them and landed on the flowers on the pond.

"Tonight I have 3 gifts I wish to give you. The first is a necklace so you'll always remember me." Rekka explained holding a necklace out to her. Rei took the necklace and looked at it. It was a clear crystal, as she held it in her hands a small flames became visible.

"Wow! How does the fire keep going?" Rei asked amazed.

"It's magic." Rekka whispered. He helped her put it on.

"My second gift is something you once told me you loved. I give you this flute that I carved myself." Rekka told her handing a white flute that had a green vine wrapping around it to her.

"Thank you. A flute to play you sweet music on. I will write a special tune for us on it." Rei thanked him.

"And last but not least. Rei I have thought about for a long time. And I know that each time I go into battle there is that chance that I may not return. But I want you to know that as soon as this war is over we will be together forever. Rei… my love… my dark angel… will you marry me?" Rekka asked kneeling to one knee. Rei searched his eyes to see if this was a joke. But there was nothing but the burning love he had for her and determination there.

"Yes Rekka. Yes I will marry you. As soon as the war is over we will be together forever." Rei replied. Rekka jumped up and kissed her.

"Come on. I want to tell the Prince and Princess." Rekka smiled.

"Wait! It's 3:30 a.m. don't you think that they want to sleep." Rei questioned as he pulled her out of the garden.

"Oh come on. They will be so happy for us." Rekka replied.

They ran to the Prince and Princess's joined rooms and knocked on the door. Prince Darien's aid came to the door.

"Yes?" He asked.

"I need to see the Prince." Rekka told him. The aide nodded and closed the door, a few minutes later Prince Darien came to the door.

"Listen Rekka, what ever it is couldn't it wait until…" Prince Darien started but Rekka cut him off.

"We're engaged my Prince." Rekka smiled. Prince Darien stared at him for a moment and then his face broke out in a smile.

"Congratulations! You are a very lucky woman Rei; Rekka is the best man I know. Let me go wake Serena and tell her." Prince Darien told him. The Prince then disappeared to wake his Princess and tell her the good news. Rei went to wake all the girls while Rekka got praises from Princess Serena. They were all sitting out in the garden when Seiji's letter arrived for Prince Darien. Prince Darien read the letter and then glanced at Rekka. He and Rei were holding hands laughing. Rei had just got done playing the song she had written for Rekka. This was the happiest Prince Darien had ever seen Rekka, since his parents had both been killed 5 years before Rekka had always had a faraway fear in his eyes. The happiness that had been there before was now a very rare sight. Darien hated this before he even said it; this was the thing that he had feared for weeks now.

"Rekka… armor up. We are needed at the front line now." Prince Darien told him in a mournful voice. Rekka didn't ask him to repeat. After looking at Rei he jumped up and ran over to an open spot.

"Armor of Wildfire! Tao Jin!" Rekka screamed. Red streams of light rapped him and small cherry petals flew around him. Rei and Prince Darien stood at the same time then the others joined them watching as Rekka appeared in a red armor.

"Wow!" Rei gushed. Prince Darien smiled slightly at Rei's response and then pulled Serena to the side. Rei walked up to Rekka.

"So this is your armor?" Rei questioned.

"Yes. Rei I'm so sorry I wanted to be with you longer. So much longer." Rekka whispered sadly.

"Don't worry about it. As soon as the war is over we will be together forever." Rei replied not noticing the last thing he said. She stood up on her tiptoes and kissed him. Then Prince Darien walked over to them.

"I'm sorry to break you two apart but we must be going." Prince Darien told them.

"Goodbye Rei, remember I'll always love you." Rekka said quietly as Prince Darien put a hand on his shoulder. Rei stepped back and they disappeared in a flash of light. As soon as they were gone Rei pulled out the flute Rekka had given her and started to play their tune again.

"I had a dream last night my Prince." Rekka whispered after they came to rest on the battlefield.

"Was it good?" Prince Darien asked looking at him. Rekka had always gotten premonitions about things that would happen, and Darien knew now to trust in them. Rekka looked away.

"I'm afraid none of us will make it home Sire." Rekka told him.

"What do you mean? Are we all going to die?" Prince Darien questioned.

"No Sire. We will not die, I'm not really sure about what will happen to us. Before I woke up all I saw was us in glowing circles and being sent some where. But another thing is that you will ask me to send you back to the castle. I will not be able to do so. But when the young princess cries out your name. You will be taken there to protect her. But until we meet again I hope you will be well. Once you're found I am promising to be forever loyal to you. I will follow orders even if it hurts me." Rekka explained. Prince Darien didn't get a chance to question him further as an attack came upon them. Soon they were separated, and Rekka knew it was almost time when he saw a beam of light go up into the sky. "Keep safe my Prince. And please watch over Rei for me." Rekka thought as he watched the light and fought. About an hour later the sky grew dark and everyone stopped fighting. Circles formed around the moon children and sent them to a better life in the future on Earth…

TBC…