Star-chan: Since it's my birthday, here's a gift!! Be happy!
Neko: Why? You're posting another chapter.
Hart: That's why. People *like* this story.
Neko: Really? Who? Are they mentally unstable?
Star-chan: *sighs* Here's the next part.
DISCLAIMER:
Neko: OK, if Star owns Sailor Moon, this quarter will land on heads. *flips quarter*
Star-chan: Darn, tails! *picks up quarter* Hey, this quarter has tails on each side!
Neko: Umm. . . Yeah. . . . .
*~*
The scouts and Tuxedo Mask looked around as they appeared in the tower. To no surprise, it seemed to warped by the presence of the blonde general.
"Where's Zoycite?" Mars asked. It was pointless to use her psychic abilities, all the evil effectively hiding Zoycite's signature.
Mercury was already scanning the area with her goggles. "I'm picking up a mass amount of dark energy from over there." She pointed to her right.
"Then that's where we go," Tuxedo Mask said and marched off in that direction. The scouts followed him, knowing where Zoycite was, Serena would be there too.
*~*
Zoycite laughed at the hologram of the warriors approaching her. She turned to look at her captive.
Serena was out cold, her skin pale, with almost a bluish color, highlighted by several new purple bruises and red cuts, mainly on her legs. Her hair was dirty and tangled. Once in a while, she would shiver slightly or take a shuddering breath. Other than that, she was completely silent and still, looking as if she were dead.
Zoycite turned back to the image of the scouts, ignorant of the fact a Sailor was missing. Soon, they will be destroyed.
*~*
Tuxedo Mask was the first to spot Serena, chained to a wall. While his heart yelled for him to go to her, his brain forced him to remember that they were dealing with Zoycite, it would be a too perfect of a plan to plant a phony. That didn't stop Jupiter, who let a strangled cry at the sight of her leader and started to run to her. Mars held her back, whispering, "It might be a trap! You won't help by rushing into things!"
Mercury immediately started the chained figured. Her three companions were restraining themselves from running to Serena. Finally, Mercury had an answer. "It's her!"
*~*
Zoycite laughed silently as she saw Tuxedo Mask and the Sailor brats found the girl. She summoned a crystal and took aim...
*~*
The second Mercury cried out her answer, Tuxedo Mask started for the girl. He was only vaguely aware that the scouts were running right behind him. He suddenly felt a sharp pain in his left arm that stopped him in his tracks, and heard Zoycite's annoying cackling. The scouts turned to see Zoycite standing in the shadows. "I guess it's time for our duel," she said with an evil grin.
Tuxedo Mask barely heard Zoycite's statement. He grabbed Mercury, who was the closest, and whispered sharply, "I'll get Serena. She won't expect me being able to fight right now. You hold her off and I'll get her out of here."
Mercury nodded and created a fog so she could inform Mars and Jupiter of the change of plans. Tuxedo Mask ran as fast and quietly as he could to Serena.
He knelt next to her and started to untie the rope that kept her against the wall. He heard the Sailors cry and Zoycite's laugh. He gritted his teeth together and concentrated on getting Serena out of here. After what seemed like an eternity, Tuxedo Mask finally had all of the ropes untied and Serena was freed. He wasted no time in sweeping her up into his arms, and looking for an exit. He spotted a doorway into the rest of the tower. He ran for it and luckily made it out before Zoycite even realized he was gone.
*~*
Jupiter looked out of the corner of her eye and saw Tuxedo Mask run out with Serena. Slightly relieved, she turned back to the battle.
The battle wasn't going real well. They'd managed to hit Zoycite a few times, not doing any extreme damage, but some. Zoycite right arm was burnt badly from a lucky shot from Mars, so she was having a difficult time hitting them with an attack. But that still didn't mean she couldn't. Plus she was still fast enough to dodge any attacks Mars and Jupiter threw at her. Mercury prayed for a miracle. Otherwise, they were in for a long battle.
*~*
Tuxedo Mask, however, had other worries. In the light of the halls, he noticed how pale Serena was. He stole into a small empty room. There, he took of one glove and place his hand on her wrist, trying to feel her pulse. He couldn't.
Desperately, he placed his ear over her mouth. She was barely breathing. He looked over her, making note of every bruise and cut she had. He cursed when he saw a long, deep and probably infected slash on her right leg. He took off his cape and wrapped it tightly around the cut.
After, he sank to his knees and gathered her into his arms, trying to keep her warm. "Please, Serena. Please. Wake up, Serena. Come on. Meatball Head, wake up," he said, every word becoming more desperate. "Wake up. I need you here. Please. . .Serena. . ." His voice broke as a single tear escaped his eye.
*~*
Star-chan: I suppose that's-*gets pelted with several different items* FINE! I'll keep writing! Please, STOP!
Neko: NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
*~*
Serena slowly began to slip back into consciousness. First, she could feel heat and a bare hand stroking her cheek. Then, she realized the other hand was supporting her weight, and heard Darien's voice. ". . . Head, wake up. Wake up. I need you here. Please. . .Serena. . ." She heard his voice break. Slowly, with all the strength Serena could gather, she opened her eyes. "Darien. . ." was the only word she could push through her lips.
Tuxedo Mask looked in amazement as Serena finally opened her eyes and said his name. "Serena. . ." He pulled her closer. "Are you alright?"
Serena forced a small smile. "I'm weak. To weak to help with anything. But that's not unusual," she whispered, her voice so quiet that Tuxedo Mask had to bend his ear down to hear it. He was still stroking her cheek.
"Serena, hush. Don't even think that this is your fault. If someone should be blamed, it'd be me." He placed two fingers over her mouth to keep her from interrupting. "If I hadn't teased you then, or had gone after you, I might have been able to stop Zoycite from taking you."
"Darien, things might have not changed. You don't know that for sure." Her voice was still quiet, but not as weak as before. It was then that she noticed what the man holding was wearing. "You're Tuxedo Mask?"
Darien nodded, seeing no point in denying it. "Hush now, Serena. Save your strength." He smiled. "Besides, right now you're probably wondering why Zoycite took you to hurt me." He saw a glint of interest in her half- opened eyes. "Serena, I always knew I had taken a liking to you, but until now, I didn't know how deep my feelings ran. It wasn't until then, the minute I saw you disappear with Zoycite, that I realized how much I love you." He heard her gasp, but didn't acknowledge it. "I know I'm probably the last man on Earth who'd you'd want to hear that from, but it's true."
Serena was in shock. She lifted her hand to his face, gently wiping away the stray tear on his face. Her hand moved down to grasp his left arm so she could pull herself up into a sitting position. She let go when he grunted in pain. "Wha-" she cut herself of as she saw the deep gash on Darien's left arm. "Did you get that saving me?" she asked. Darien didn't answer, but she already knew the answer. She tore off the hem of her skirt and wrapped it around the cut in a makeshift bandage.
Darien watched as she did. After Serena finished, he put a hand on her chin and tilted her face up. For the first time, Serena saw his eyes through his mask, midnight darkened with passion. She barely was able to register what was happening before Darien's lips gently meet with her own.
*~*
Star-chan: There. I'm finished for this part.
Neko: *sighs* Thank God.
Hart: It's still a cliff-hanger.
Star-chan: I don't see it as a cliffhanger. It's the perfect place to end! Time for Thankies!
ShilviGrl/Amyjenc1- Thanks. She got more than a hug, didn't she? ^_-
Usako4life-Thankies. I know, so many good boys are ruined by being dorks. Please don't die on me.
moonlit angel- Thank you. Guess you had to wait, huh?
Marni- Thanks. Umm. I'm sure it's because he's so distraught over Serena. And Zoycite doesn't really care, as long as she gets what she wants.
serena- Thank you. I hope this was soon enough.
Bulma, Queen of Saiya-jin- Thankies. Hope you enjoyed this chapie too.
super sailor usagi- Thanks. I kept it up, see?
dizzy4- Thanks. I've never thought that before, but you're right.
Star-chan: Well, that's it. I'm lucky the mob isn't here.
Neko: You sure?
Hart: Yeah, I saw 'em leave.
Neko: Damn.
Star-chan: Well, bye!
REVIEW!!!!!
Neko: Why? You're posting another chapter.
Hart: That's why. People *like* this story.
Neko: Really? Who? Are they mentally unstable?
Star-chan: *sighs* Here's the next part.
DISCLAIMER:
Neko: OK, if Star owns Sailor Moon, this quarter will land on heads. *flips quarter*
Star-chan: Darn, tails! *picks up quarter* Hey, this quarter has tails on each side!
Neko: Umm. . . Yeah. . . . .
*~*
The scouts and Tuxedo Mask looked around as they appeared in the tower. To no surprise, it seemed to warped by the presence of the blonde general.
"Where's Zoycite?" Mars asked. It was pointless to use her psychic abilities, all the evil effectively hiding Zoycite's signature.
Mercury was already scanning the area with her goggles. "I'm picking up a mass amount of dark energy from over there." She pointed to her right.
"Then that's where we go," Tuxedo Mask said and marched off in that direction. The scouts followed him, knowing where Zoycite was, Serena would be there too.
*~*
Zoycite laughed at the hologram of the warriors approaching her. She turned to look at her captive.
Serena was out cold, her skin pale, with almost a bluish color, highlighted by several new purple bruises and red cuts, mainly on her legs. Her hair was dirty and tangled. Once in a while, she would shiver slightly or take a shuddering breath. Other than that, she was completely silent and still, looking as if she were dead.
Zoycite turned back to the image of the scouts, ignorant of the fact a Sailor was missing. Soon, they will be destroyed.
*~*
Tuxedo Mask was the first to spot Serena, chained to a wall. While his heart yelled for him to go to her, his brain forced him to remember that they were dealing with Zoycite, it would be a too perfect of a plan to plant a phony. That didn't stop Jupiter, who let a strangled cry at the sight of her leader and started to run to her. Mars held her back, whispering, "It might be a trap! You won't help by rushing into things!"
Mercury immediately started the chained figured. Her three companions were restraining themselves from running to Serena. Finally, Mercury had an answer. "It's her!"
*~*
Zoycite laughed silently as she saw Tuxedo Mask and the Sailor brats found the girl. She summoned a crystal and took aim...
*~*
The second Mercury cried out her answer, Tuxedo Mask started for the girl. He was only vaguely aware that the scouts were running right behind him. He suddenly felt a sharp pain in his left arm that stopped him in his tracks, and heard Zoycite's annoying cackling. The scouts turned to see Zoycite standing in the shadows. "I guess it's time for our duel," she said with an evil grin.
Tuxedo Mask barely heard Zoycite's statement. He grabbed Mercury, who was the closest, and whispered sharply, "I'll get Serena. She won't expect me being able to fight right now. You hold her off and I'll get her out of here."
Mercury nodded and created a fog so she could inform Mars and Jupiter of the change of plans. Tuxedo Mask ran as fast and quietly as he could to Serena.
He knelt next to her and started to untie the rope that kept her against the wall. He heard the Sailors cry and Zoycite's laugh. He gritted his teeth together and concentrated on getting Serena out of here. After what seemed like an eternity, Tuxedo Mask finally had all of the ropes untied and Serena was freed. He wasted no time in sweeping her up into his arms, and looking for an exit. He spotted a doorway into the rest of the tower. He ran for it and luckily made it out before Zoycite even realized he was gone.
*~*
Jupiter looked out of the corner of her eye and saw Tuxedo Mask run out with Serena. Slightly relieved, she turned back to the battle.
The battle wasn't going real well. They'd managed to hit Zoycite a few times, not doing any extreme damage, but some. Zoycite right arm was burnt badly from a lucky shot from Mars, so she was having a difficult time hitting them with an attack. But that still didn't mean she couldn't. Plus she was still fast enough to dodge any attacks Mars and Jupiter threw at her. Mercury prayed for a miracle. Otherwise, they were in for a long battle.
*~*
Tuxedo Mask, however, had other worries. In the light of the halls, he noticed how pale Serena was. He stole into a small empty room. There, he took of one glove and place his hand on her wrist, trying to feel her pulse. He couldn't.
Desperately, he placed his ear over her mouth. She was barely breathing. He looked over her, making note of every bruise and cut she had. He cursed when he saw a long, deep and probably infected slash on her right leg. He took off his cape and wrapped it tightly around the cut.
After, he sank to his knees and gathered her into his arms, trying to keep her warm. "Please, Serena. Please. Wake up, Serena. Come on. Meatball Head, wake up," he said, every word becoming more desperate. "Wake up. I need you here. Please. . .Serena. . ." His voice broke as a single tear escaped his eye.
*~*
Star-chan: I suppose that's-*gets pelted with several different items* FINE! I'll keep writing! Please, STOP!
Neko: NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
*~*
Serena slowly began to slip back into consciousness. First, she could feel heat and a bare hand stroking her cheek. Then, she realized the other hand was supporting her weight, and heard Darien's voice. ". . . Head, wake up. Wake up. I need you here. Please. . .Serena. . ." She heard his voice break. Slowly, with all the strength Serena could gather, she opened her eyes. "Darien. . ." was the only word she could push through her lips.
Tuxedo Mask looked in amazement as Serena finally opened her eyes and said his name. "Serena. . ." He pulled her closer. "Are you alright?"
Serena forced a small smile. "I'm weak. To weak to help with anything. But that's not unusual," she whispered, her voice so quiet that Tuxedo Mask had to bend his ear down to hear it. He was still stroking her cheek.
"Serena, hush. Don't even think that this is your fault. If someone should be blamed, it'd be me." He placed two fingers over her mouth to keep her from interrupting. "If I hadn't teased you then, or had gone after you, I might have been able to stop Zoycite from taking you."
"Darien, things might have not changed. You don't know that for sure." Her voice was still quiet, but not as weak as before. It was then that she noticed what the man holding was wearing. "You're Tuxedo Mask?"
Darien nodded, seeing no point in denying it. "Hush now, Serena. Save your strength." He smiled. "Besides, right now you're probably wondering why Zoycite took you to hurt me." He saw a glint of interest in her half- opened eyes. "Serena, I always knew I had taken a liking to you, but until now, I didn't know how deep my feelings ran. It wasn't until then, the minute I saw you disappear with Zoycite, that I realized how much I love you." He heard her gasp, but didn't acknowledge it. "I know I'm probably the last man on Earth who'd you'd want to hear that from, but it's true."
Serena was in shock. She lifted her hand to his face, gently wiping away the stray tear on his face. Her hand moved down to grasp his left arm so she could pull herself up into a sitting position. She let go when he grunted in pain. "Wha-" she cut herself of as she saw the deep gash on Darien's left arm. "Did you get that saving me?" she asked. Darien didn't answer, but she already knew the answer. She tore off the hem of her skirt and wrapped it around the cut in a makeshift bandage.
Darien watched as she did. After Serena finished, he put a hand on her chin and tilted her face up. For the first time, Serena saw his eyes through his mask, midnight darkened with passion. She barely was able to register what was happening before Darien's lips gently meet with her own.
*~*
Star-chan: There. I'm finished for this part.
Neko: *sighs* Thank God.
Hart: It's still a cliff-hanger.
Star-chan: I don't see it as a cliffhanger. It's the perfect place to end! Time for Thankies!
ShilviGrl/Amyjenc1- Thanks. She got more than a hug, didn't she? ^_-
Usako4life-Thankies. I know, so many good boys are ruined by being dorks. Please don't die on me.
moonlit angel- Thank you. Guess you had to wait, huh?
Marni- Thanks. Umm. I'm sure it's because he's so distraught over Serena. And Zoycite doesn't really care, as long as she gets what she wants.
serena- Thank you. I hope this was soon enough.
Bulma, Queen of Saiya-jin- Thankies. Hope you enjoyed this chapie too.
super sailor usagi- Thanks. I kept it up, see?
dizzy4- Thanks. I've never thought that before, but you're right.
Star-chan: Well, that's it. I'm lucky the mob isn't here.
Neko: You sure?
Hart: Yeah, I saw 'em leave.
Neko: Damn.
Star-chan: Well, bye!
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