Nakoruru (slightly groans): Ouch. Konnichi wa, mina-san. Started work
Monday and it's really labor for me. But it pays, I guess that's the good
part about it.
Blazer (eating pizza): As long as you're occupied and not idle, it's all good.
Nakoruru (_): Where did you get pizza from?
Blazer: You don't think I sit around here all day do you? I have a job too.
Nakoruru (blinks): Really? Doing what?
Blazer: It doesn't matter. Let's get to the reviews.
Nakoruru (looks at him for a moment): Hmmm. . .well, I'll find out later.
The Masked Mistress, yes, wonderful isn't it?! Yeah, Rama-chan will be doing some rose whipping all over the place and such as that!
Eo*Angel, yes they cute together! That's why this chapter has a little more of them in it!
Bunnychu, thank you! That makes me happy to know that!
Kayla, yeah I thought it was funny too when I found out! And yes once more, Emi is adorable! That's why I have her around!
Hell-Kitten, I'm going as fast as I possibly can. Updates are as quick as I can do them since I now work, and get home really late. Be patient please.
Lethal Purple Crayon, ha ha! Thanks for trying a go at patience it helps some. ^ ^
Anime Princess, hee. I've solved the Darien/Rini problem for you in this chapter. Be happy and read!
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Serena turned to look at her outer Sailor Senshi, who were looking at her with concealed looks of both interest and as if they were judging her. Serena knew that she was only supposed to be in love with Darien. That would have been true if the future had not been thrown off by the appearance of Hiei and his friends. Pluto especially had a look of disdain on her face for the way her queen was clinging to this male with red eyes. Pluto had not seen him in the future of Crystal Tokyo and was very perplex to know where he came from.
"Haruka, Michiru, Setsuna, Hotaru, there are a lot of things that I have failed to tell you since you came to help me after the defeat of the inner senshi," Serena began.
"Neo Queen Serenity, I do not understand what is going on! I didn't foresee this in the future," Pluto voiced her opinion.
"I would have never thought it would happen either, but it did. These individuals came from another dimension by accident. Purely unforeseen by anyone. But I want you to know that it does not change much," Serena tried to assure Pluto.
"But Neo Queen Serenity, what about-"
"Mommy! Mommy!" The voice of a child coming down the hall broke into what Pluto was trying to say. A two-year-old child with pink hair done in a similar style as Serena's hair came in the room. The little girl stopped for a moment, her large red eyes panning the room, looking over the newcomers. Finally, she ran up to Serena who kneeled down to see what the little girl wanted. A gentle smile crossed her lips.
"What is it, Rini? Do you have something to show me?" Serena inquired.
(A/N: Even though I wanted to use the characters Jap. names, I did not want to be calling Rini, Chibi-Usa. I shall call her Small Lady from time to time.)
The little girl opened her hands to show Serena a small ladybug she had managed to capture from the garden. "See look! See what found! Pretty!"
"Yes, it's very beautiful, Rini. Now go set it free in the garden. It isn't right to trap it for your own pleasure. Do you understand, Rini?" The little girl nodded and turned running back to the garden. For a long minute Serena watched her daughter, one of the only greatest treasures Darien had given her before his death at the hands of the enemy. The only thing that Serena regretted the most was that they had not been on the best of terms before his death.
Serena soon became aware that Hiei was looking at her with a questioning look. Getting up from where she knelt, she sighed. She didn't want to tell him this, but he had to know about everything that happened after he left. Pluto saw the look that Neo Queen Serenity had, which made her even more agitated that her queen would be involved with the crimson eyed male. Maybe if the truth was known, he would be discouraged by his findings, losing interest in the queen and then things could play out in history like it was suppose to without anymore unexpected time slips.
"That was Small Lady, Neo Queen Serenity and King Darien's daughter," Sailor Pluto said before Serena could get a chance to say a word. Serena could not believe that Sailor Pluto had done that! What audacity!
Serena saw the anger and betrayal in Hiei's eyes, yet it quickly faded. Serena gave Sailor Pluto a look to be silent. "Hiei, I want to talk with you alone, if you would." Serena looked at Kurama who had a look of mix emotions for the issue, while Kuwabara and Botan remained silent. Hiei didn't say a word, then nodded. Serena sighed, hoping that she could assess the problem easily.
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"I know what you're thinking, Hiei," Serena said. She was seated in her bedroom, on her bed with Hiei beside her. She could feel he was tense and she wanted to ease that. Hiei turned sharp crimson eyes on her that she could feel graze her heart.
"How do you know what I'm thinking?" Hiei replied in a low tone. "I haven't said a word."
"I know because I can see it in your eyes. You feel like I've betrayed you and I don't care for you as much as you care for me. You're wrong, Hiei. That's not true." Serena grabbed his hand, gripping it in her own.
"Then what is? I leave and then you go back to him like nothing happened between us. And you have a daughter by him. What am I supposed to think? How am I supposed to feel? Tell me, because I don't understand that logic at all," Hiei replied.
"Hiei. . .five years passed for me. I never gave up that you would come back to me. Along the way. . .Darien begged and pleaded with me to take him back. He wanted to start over. I thought that maybe he had changed. We got back together. Then he got me pregnant after a while. He decided that he didn't want to be involved directly with me. So he tried to go after Raye again. But she was still in love with Kurama. He stayed with me only because he couldn't get her. Then the attacks. . .and he was killed," Serena said.
"You thought he would change? You expected him to? He's scum. Scum doesn't change. You should have seen that," Hiei replied harshly. "He just wanted to use you and then throw you away once you weren't any good to him anymore. How stupid could you have been?" Before he could retract the words, they were out his mouth. Hiei swore, seeing the hurt in Serena's eyes and knowing he went too far. "Serena."
"You may think I'm stupid, and I may be. But I don't regret having Rini! She's the greatest gift in my life. She keeps me going. I would sacrifice my life to know that she is fine! And Darien may have used me. But something good came out of it. If you can't accept that, then. . ." Serena's voice shook with tears. Hiei cursed himself as he drew her into his arms, laying her head against his chest.
"I didn't mean for it to come out like that. I'm frustrated that he was able to do that to you and I wasn't here to stop it from taking place. I'm not angry with you. The child reminds me of you anyway," Hiei murmured. Serena looked up into his eyes, seeing that they were still filled with love for her. "If she's anything like you, then I will love her as much as you do."
"Hiei." She felt him cup her face in his hand, lifting it up to him. Serena closed her eyes, waiting for him to kiss her. Only moments pass before she feels the warmth and gentleness of his lips press to hers. He tasted sweet with his love for her and the life that breath in his body. Serena soon found the bed under her head and Hiei over her still kissing her passionately. Wrapping her arms around him, she submits to his power, wanting to lose herself to him and become his.
Hiei broke the kiss, looking into Serena's blue eyes. He could hear her breath coming out in small intakes. His own had become shorter. "Serena."
"Make me yours, Hiei, please. I want to be yours forever," Serena whispered. She saw a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth as he leaned down to kiss her again.
"Neo Queen Serenity!" Sailor Pluto cried as she ran upstairs to Serena's room. "Neo Queen Ser-" Pluto's words were caught in her throat, opening the door and seeing the current situation. A flush colored her cheeks as she turned her head away from the scene of passion. Serena and Hiei parted for the time being.
"What is it, Sailor Pluto?" Serena said.
"Neo Queen Serenity, Sailor Neptune has reported that strong activity west of Crystal Tokyo is stirring up. She thinks it might be the enemy wanting to draw us out again. Should we go, or do you think it's best for us to stay here?" inquired Sailor Pluto who was more than shocked at what was running through her queen's head. How could she betray the everlasting love of King Darien for a male of such lower worth? Sailor Uranus and Neptune felt the same. Why did they need the help of these strangers, who probably could do no better than they had been faring in their battles. This time, they questioned Neo Queen Serenity's judgement greatly.
Hiei got up off the bed, looking at Serena. "I'll go check things out with Kuwabara and Kurama. You don't have to do anything. Stay here where it's safe."
"But Hiei, you don't know what sort of powerful enemies these are. What if something happens to you, or you. . ." Serena was silenced, as a finger was rose to her lips. Hiei's eyes were strong and ready to do anything for her.
"Don't you trust in my power? You wanted me to protect you. I'm going to, but how can I protect you if you don't trust in me?" Hiei asked in a soft tone.
"Hiei. . ."
"Trust in me. I won't die."
"I believe in you. I do. But take Michiru and Haruka with you. They can lead you to the area and help you if you need it," Serena said, grasping his hand. "Sailor Pluto, tell Haruka and Michiru to be ready to leave immediately. I want to know what's happening west of Crystal Tokyo and if it could possibly be a danger for us."
"Yes, Neo Queen Serenity." Sailor Pluto turned sharply on her heel, leaving the two alone for a few minutes. She would have to tell Sailor Neptune and Uranus to keep an eye out on the male. Since Neo Queen Serenity had so much faith in this male and his friends, she would tell both outer sailors not to help them. Only if they were on the verge of death would the two senshi step in and rescue them. Maybe once they had a taste for the battle, they would be hesitant to help and return to their own dimension.
Hiei frowned, knowing of the dark skinned senshi's plans from his telepathy. So, she didn't like him and thought very lowly of him. That didn't bother him in the least. There had been many youkai who had felt the same about him also. It didn't matter, as long as Serena believed in him, nothing else matter. He could deal with not having the help of two people he really didn't care for anyway.
"Hiei?" Serena broke through his thoughts.
"Hn." Was all he said. He shifted an eye to the woman on the bed, finding her even more beautiful just sitting there.
"Be careful. You got to promise me that you won't die, okay," Serena said. The feeling she had earlier was returning. Something was going to happen she just knew it. "Promise me that you won't die. Promise me Hiei."
A smile rose to his lips as he leaned down and kissed her gently before pulling away from her. "I promise I won't die. I won't leave you, ever." Hiei turned from her as she let go of his hand. A slight chill rose up Serena's spine as she watched him leave. She ignored it, knowing that it was just jitters. Hiei would be fine, he had promised her he would return to her, and he had. He would keep this promise too. He wouldn't leave her again. He wouldn't.
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Nakoruru: Sorry it has to end right here for now. It's not just because I'm tired or lazy. But the next chapter shall be full of action and stuff to balance out the mushy stuff.
Blazer (looking over game reviews): This will be a good one to get.
Nakoruru (_): You are so going to tell me the job you have.
Blazer: Thank the readers once again.
Nakoruru (sighs): Okay, thanks everyone! You know the routine. Read and review. Give me feedback on the chappie. Oh, and if you could give me an opinion on what should happen to Serena and Hiei during this story to make it more interesting, I would be more than happy. We'll see you later! Now tell me, Blaze!!
Blazer (eating pizza): As long as you're occupied and not idle, it's all good.
Nakoruru (_): Where did you get pizza from?
Blazer: You don't think I sit around here all day do you? I have a job too.
Nakoruru (blinks): Really? Doing what?
Blazer: It doesn't matter. Let's get to the reviews.
Nakoruru (looks at him for a moment): Hmmm. . .well, I'll find out later.
The Masked Mistress, yes, wonderful isn't it?! Yeah, Rama-chan will be doing some rose whipping all over the place and such as that!
Eo*Angel, yes they cute together! That's why this chapter has a little more of them in it!
Bunnychu, thank you! That makes me happy to know that!
Kayla, yeah I thought it was funny too when I found out! And yes once more, Emi is adorable! That's why I have her around!
Hell-Kitten, I'm going as fast as I possibly can. Updates are as quick as I can do them since I now work, and get home really late. Be patient please.
Lethal Purple Crayon, ha ha! Thanks for trying a go at patience it helps some. ^ ^
Anime Princess, hee. I've solved the Darien/Rini problem for you in this chapter. Be happy and read!
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Serena turned to look at her outer Sailor Senshi, who were looking at her with concealed looks of both interest and as if they were judging her. Serena knew that she was only supposed to be in love with Darien. That would have been true if the future had not been thrown off by the appearance of Hiei and his friends. Pluto especially had a look of disdain on her face for the way her queen was clinging to this male with red eyes. Pluto had not seen him in the future of Crystal Tokyo and was very perplex to know where he came from.
"Haruka, Michiru, Setsuna, Hotaru, there are a lot of things that I have failed to tell you since you came to help me after the defeat of the inner senshi," Serena began.
"Neo Queen Serenity, I do not understand what is going on! I didn't foresee this in the future," Pluto voiced her opinion.
"I would have never thought it would happen either, but it did. These individuals came from another dimension by accident. Purely unforeseen by anyone. But I want you to know that it does not change much," Serena tried to assure Pluto.
"But Neo Queen Serenity, what about-"
"Mommy! Mommy!" The voice of a child coming down the hall broke into what Pluto was trying to say. A two-year-old child with pink hair done in a similar style as Serena's hair came in the room. The little girl stopped for a moment, her large red eyes panning the room, looking over the newcomers. Finally, she ran up to Serena who kneeled down to see what the little girl wanted. A gentle smile crossed her lips.
"What is it, Rini? Do you have something to show me?" Serena inquired.
(A/N: Even though I wanted to use the characters Jap. names, I did not want to be calling Rini, Chibi-Usa. I shall call her Small Lady from time to time.)
The little girl opened her hands to show Serena a small ladybug she had managed to capture from the garden. "See look! See what found! Pretty!"
"Yes, it's very beautiful, Rini. Now go set it free in the garden. It isn't right to trap it for your own pleasure. Do you understand, Rini?" The little girl nodded and turned running back to the garden. For a long minute Serena watched her daughter, one of the only greatest treasures Darien had given her before his death at the hands of the enemy. The only thing that Serena regretted the most was that they had not been on the best of terms before his death.
Serena soon became aware that Hiei was looking at her with a questioning look. Getting up from where she knelt, she sighed. She didn't want to tell him this, but he had to know about everything that happened after he left. Pluto saw the look that Neo Queen Serenity had, which made her even more agitated that her queen would be involved with the crimson eyed male. Maybe if the truth was known, he would be discouraged by his findings, losing interest in the queen and then things could play out in history like it was suppose to without anymore unexpected time slips.
"That was Small Lady, Neo Queen Serenity and King Darien's daughter," Sailor Pluto said before Serena could get a chance to say a word. Serena could not believe that Sailor Pluto had done that! What audacity!
Serena saw the anger and betrayal in Hiei's eyes, yet it quickly faded. Serena gave Sailor Pluto a look to be silent. "Hiei, I want to talk with you alone, if you would." Serena looked at Kurama who had a look of mix emotions for the issue, while Kuwabara and Botan remained silent. Hiei didn't say a word, then nodded. Serena sighed, hoping that she could assess the problem easily.
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"I know what you're thinking, Hiei," Serena said. She was seated in her bedroom, on her bed with Hiei beside her. She could feel he was tense and she wanted to ease that. Hiei turned sharp crimson eyes on her that she could feel graze her heart.
"How do you know what I'm thinking?" Hiei replied in a low tone. "I haven't said a word."
"I know because I can see it in your eyes. You feel like I've betrayed you and I don't care for you as much as you care for me. You're wrong, Hiei. That's not true." Serena grabbed his hand, gripping it in her own.
"Then what is? I leave and then you go back to him like nothing happened between us. And you have a daughter by him. What am I supposed to think? How am I supposed to feel? Tell me, because I don't understand that logic at all," Hiei replied.
"Hiei. . .five years passed for me. I never gave up that you would come back to me. Along the way. . .Darien begged and pleaded with me to take him back. He wanted to start over. I thought that maybe he had changed. We got back together. Then he got me pregnant after a while. He decided that he didn't want to be involved directly with me. So he tried to go after Raye again. But she was still in love with Kurama. He stayed with me only because he couldn't get her. Then the attacks. . .and he was killed," Serena said.
"You thought he would change? You expected him to? He's scum. Scum doesn't change. You should have seen that," Hiei replied harshly. "He just wanted to use you and then throw you away once you weren't any good to him anymore. How stupid could you have been?" Before he could retract the words, they were out his mouth. Hiei swore, seeing the hurt in Serena's eyes and knowing he went too far. "Serena."
"You may think I'm stupid, and I may be. But I don't regret having Rini! She's the greatest gift in my life. She keeps me going. I would sacrifice my life to know that she is fine! And Darien may have used me. But something good came out of it. If you can't accept that, then. . ." Serena's voice shook with tears. Hiei cursed himself as he drew her into his arms, laying her head against his chest.
"I didn't mean for it to come out like that. I'm frustrated that he was able to do that to you and I wasn't here to stop it from taking place. I'm not angry with you. The child reminds me of you anyway," Hiei murmured. Serena looked up into his eyes, seeing that they were still filled with love for her. "If she's anything like you, then I will love her as much as you do."
"Hiei." She felt him cup her face in his hand, lifting it up to him. Serena closed her eyes, waiting for him to kiss her. Only moments pass before she feels the warmth and gentleness of his lips press to hers. He tasted sweet with his love for her and the life that breath in his body. Serena soon found the bed under her head and Hiei over her still kissing her passionately. Wrapping her arms around him, she submits to his power, wanting to lose herself to him and become his.
Hiei broke the kiss, looking into Serena's blue eyes. He could hear her breath coming out in small intakes. His own had become shorter. "Serena."
"Make me yours, Hiei, please. I want to be yours forever," Serena whispered. She saw a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth as he leaned down to kiss her again.
"Neo Queen Serenity!" Sailor Pluto cried as she ran upstairs to Serena's room. "Neo Queen Ser-" Pluto's words were caught in her throat, opening the door and seeing the current situation. A flush colored her cheeks as she turned her head away from the scene of passion. Serena and Hiei parted for the time being.
"What is it, Sailor Pluto?" Serena said.
"Neo Queen Serenity, Sailor Neptune has reported that strong activity west of Crystal Tokyo is stirring up. She thinks it might be the enemy wanting to draw us out again. Should we go, or do you think it's best for us to stay here?" inquired Sailor Pluto who was more than shocked at what was running through her queen's head. How could she betray the everlasting love of King Darien for a male of such lower worth? Sailor Uranus and Neptune felt the same. Why did they need the help of these strangers, who probably could do no better than they had been faring in their battles. This time, they questioned Neo Queen Serenity's judgement greatly.
Hiei got up off the bed, looking at Serena. "I'll go check things out with Kuwabara and Kurama. You don't have to do anything. Stay here where it's safe."
"But Hiei, you don't know what sort of powerful enemies these are. What if something happens to you, or you. . ." Serena was silenced, as a finger was rose to her lips. Hiei's eyes were strong and ready to do anything for her.
"Don't you trust in my power? You wanted me to protect you. I'm going to, but how can I protect you if you don't trust in me?" Hiei asked in a soft tone.
"Hiei. . ."
"Trust in me. I won't die."
"I believe in you. I do. But take Michiru and Haruka with you. They can lead you to the area and help you if you need it," Serena said, grasping his hand. "Sailor Pluto, tell Haruka and Michiru to be ready to leave immediately. I want to know what's happening west of Crystal Tokyo and if it could possibly be a danger for us."
"Yes, Neo Queen Serenity." Sailor Pluto turned sharply on her heel, leaving the two alone for a few minutes. She would have to tell Sailor Neptune and Uranus to keep an eye out on the male. Since Neo Queen Serenity had so much faith in this male and his friends, she would tell both outer sailors not to help them. Only if they were on the verge of death would the two senshi step in and rescue them. Maybe once they had a taste for the battle, they would be hesitant to help and return to their own dimension.
Hiei frowned, knowing of the dark skinned senshi's plans from his telepathy. So, she didn't like him and thought very lowly of him. That didn't bother him in the least. There had been many youkai who had felt the same about him also. It didn't matter, as long as Serena believed in him, nothing else matter. He could deal with not having the help of two people he really didn't care for anyway.
"Hiei?" Serena broke through his thoughts.
"Hn." Was all he said. He shifted an eye to the woman on the bed, finding her even more beautiful just sitting there.
"Be careful. You got to promise me that you won't die, okay," Serena said. The feeling she had earlier was returning. Something was going to happen she just knew it. "Promise me that you won't die. Promise me Hiei."
A smile rose to his lips as he leaned down and kissed her gently before pulling away from her. "I promise I won't die. I won't leave you, ever." Hiei turned from her as she let go of his hand. A slight chill rose up Serena's spine as she watched him leave. She ignored it, knowing that it was just jitters. Hiei would be fine, he had promised her he would return to her, and he had. He would keep this promise too. He wouldn't leave her again. He wouldn't.
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Nakoruru: Sorry it has to end right here for now. It's not just because I'm tired or lazy. But the next chapter shall be full of action and stuff to balance out the mushy stuff.
Blazer (looking over game reviews): This will be a good one to get.
Nakoruru (_): You are so going to tell me the job you have.
Blazer: Thank the readers once again.
Nakoruru (sighs): Okay, thanks everyone! You know the routine. Read and review. Give me feedback on the chappie. Oh, and if you could give me an opinion on what should happen to Serena and Hiei during this story to make it more interesting, I would be more than happy. We'll see you later! Now tell me, Blaze!!