I'm SO glad that you guys liked chapter 10! Well here it is, the LAST parts of the interlude. Enjoy, and R/R!
Chapter 11: Interlude in the Silver Millennium IV (PART A AND Part B)
SERENA'S ROOM
Serena lay, sprawled on her bed crying. For the past week she had stayed in her room, crying and thinking. She wiped her tears away and rolled over on her back. She refused to leave her quarters, and as she lay on her bed, she thought of the single even that had shattered her world.
FLASHBACK (THE BALLROOM)
Queen Serenity, Serena, and Vegeta stood in the ballroom. Vegeta stood a few feet apart from them and his eyes were on the floor. Queen Serenity had a firm grip on her daughter's arm and held her so they were shoulder to shoulder. Serena kept her eyes down as well. She could already feel her mother's anger.
"How DARE you!" Serenity shouted at the prince, fixing him with an accusatory glare. "How dare you touch MY daughter? MY OWN!"
"Mother, please..." Serena whispered, tears pricking her eyes.
The queen was seething, however, and nothing Serena said could stop her.
"You, you, SAIYA-JIN! You DARE to touch my daughter in such a way? I NEVER should have allowed Saiya-jin at The Gathering. Your nothing but killers..."
"Mother stop." Serena said a little louder, lifting her head slightly.
Vegeta raised his head as well, his eyes burned with hatred. He clenched his fists tightly as the queen continued her barrage of insults.
"Saiya-jins are nothing but cold hearted murderers, you come into my kingdom and you do this to my daughter?! You disgust me!" Queen Serenity was seeing red.
"Mother STOP IT NOW!" Serena yelled, yanking her arm away. She stared at her mother, tears spilling down her perfect face.
"Please Mother, just stop. Vege..... Prince Vegeta didn't do anything to me. I let him kiss me, I asked him to kiss me, mother I..."
Queen Serenity stared at her daughter in shock, calming down she asked "Why?"
Vegeta stared at Serena, waiting for her answer.
"Mother.." she whispered softly, "I..I love him."
"WHAT?!?!" Queen Serenity and Vegeta cried out simultaneously.
Vegeta was stunned, 'She..LOVES me?' he thought, taken aback, 'how can she love..ME?'
"Serena, what are you saying?" Serenity said calmly, her anger mounting.
"Mother, I love him..."
"You hardly know him!" She half-shouted.
"Mother.." and before she knew it, the whole story poured out....her heart ached for her love as she told her mother how she had met the dark prince. "Please, understand."
Serenity stared at her daughter. Suddenly, she began to laugh. "Do you know what you're saying? You're telling me you love a Saiya-jin? Why don't you ask him about the planets?"
"Planets?" Serena said, confused.
Vegeta's eyes widened, he knew what was coming.
"The planets that the Saiya-jin's destroyed! Saiya-jins are nothing but assassins, crude fighters that will destroy for the highest price." Serenity said bitterly.
Serena hand flew to her mouth; she couldn't believe it. She stared at Vegeta questioningly. "Vegeta?" she said softly.
Vegeta bowed his head, unable to look at Serena's face.
"Oh Selene, it's true." Serena moaned.
Vegeta walked up to Serena, "Serena, listen." He took her hand in his, trying to get her to understand.
Serenity grabbed Serena's hand away from Vegeta's. "I want you to leave NOW!" She said, scowling at the Saiya-jin prince.
"Mother wait." Serena said.
"You are NEVER to see my daughter again."
"Mother NO!" Serena was sobbing now, her body trembled with sadness.
Vegeta took one last look at the princess he loved so much and stormed out of the room. The doors slammed shut behind him.
Serena fell to her knees crying hard as she realized what happened.
Queen Serenity's anger wasn't spent yet though. She turned to her daughter, staring at her shaking form. "You are NEVER to see that man again Serenity! You will not SPEAK to him, or train with him! On the last day of the Gathering, you will announce your fiancée to be Prince Endymion!"
"N-nani? But what about..."
"I am calling the deal OFF!" Serenity grabbed her daughter by the shoulders and picked her up gently. "You will be much happier Serenity." She said more softly.
"Mother." Serena cried gently, shaking her head. Her mother turned and walked out of the room, leaving Serena to her thoughts.
END FLASHBACK
Sighing, Serena sat up and got off her bed. She knew she couldn't stay in her room forever. The last day of the Gathering was in less than 5 days. Serena choked back another sob and went to the bathroom to get changed.
THRONE ROOM
Queen Serenity stood solemnly, a smile on her face. "So we're all agreed on this?"
The king and queen of Elysian nodded happily.
2 DAYS LATER VEGETA'S ROOM
He couldn't eat, or sleep, or train. The second to last day of The Gathering was tomorrow. Serena would be announcing her fiancée that day. He groaned as thoughts of the beautiful princess flooded his mind.
'Why?' he asked him-self, 'Why do I care about her so much?'
SERENA'S ROOM
Serena smoothed her dress in front of the mirror of her vanity. She looked beautiful as usual, but her eyes were red from crying and her face didn't seem to glow like it used to. All of a sudden, she heard a knock at the door.
"Come in." She mumbled indifferently.
"Serenity?" Queen Serenity stepped into the room, her gown flowing around her.
Serena's eyes filled with tears. "Please leave."
The queen sighed and walked closer to Serena, leaning on her vanity bureau. "Serena, I've talked to the king and queen of Elysian, and they have agreed to the offer I gave them."
"N-nani?" Serena said, choking back a sob.
"I offered them your hand."
"WHAT?!" Serena gasped out in disbelief.
"They have agreed to let you marry Prince Endymion." Serenity said beaming.
"Did I agree?" Serena shouted; her sadness turned to boiling rage. "How could you do that to me Mother? You know I don't love him!"
"Serenity please listen, the Earth is close to the moon and an alliance with the Earth would be beneficial. Besides, a prince of Elysian is better than a prince of the Saiya-jin."
Serena was stunned, "How can you SAY that? You don't know him!"
"Do you?!" Serenity shouted back. "You've known Endymion your entire life, almost. But this, this Saiya-jin you've known for what? A month? Not even." The queen countered, scorn apparent in her voice.
"Mother, you have always taught me to follow my heart because I know my heart better than anyone. This is what I feel; this is what my heart is telling me. I don't love Endymion, my heart belongs to another." Serena said calmly, although her hands were shaking.
"Regardless, you WILL marry Endymion! And you will announce your engagement tomorrow at the party." With that the queen stormed out of the room.
Serena stood pale-faced in front of her vanity. "I swear I will not marry him Mother." Serena whispered. "If I must give my hand to Endymion, know now, that he will never have my heart."
THE BLACK PALACE (SOMEWHERE IN SPACE)
The Dark Lord sat on his throne, glaring ominously at his younger sister, Metallia.
"You better not fail Mettalia!" He said, glaring at her.
She smiled evilly, "No brother, I will not fail. Tomorrow is the second to last day of The Gathering. The Moon Princess will announce her fiancée and then they will celebrate until the next day when the couple will be married. It is the perfect time to attack!" She said gleefully. "And with the soldiers of Earth on my side and Queen Beryl successfully manipulated victory will be ours!"
"Don't be arrogant Sister" The Dark Lord said. "Do what you must, but bring the princess to me!"
"Yes my brother." Metallia said, happiness shone in her eyes, I won't fail you."
Metallia ran out of the Black Palace, she ran to her room and stopped for a few seconds to stare at herself in the mirror. Like Beryl she was beautiful, very beautiful in fact.
'Don't worry Metallia' she thought happily 'all you have to do destroy the Moon Kingdom and bring the princess back and you'll never have to use your shadow form again.' She shuddered suddenly at the thought of the twisted body that was her shadow form. She shrugged the thoughts away and thought of her lover whom she would return to in victory.
"Nothing can go wrong." She whispered. Metallia stared at the picture on her vanity, of herself and her brother. 'I will make you proud of me.' She thought. She smirked mischievously and turned away from the mirror, her beautiful emerald eyes flashing red.
THE MOON KINGDOM (1 DAY LATER)
"Oh Serena you're so lucky!" Minako-Hime cried out!
"Who would've guessed?" Makoto-Hime said cheerfully. The 4 princesses, Ami, Minako, Makoto, and Rei were in Serena's room, helping her get dressed for the party in a few hours.
"I can't believe you're going to marry Prince ENDYMION." Ami-Hime said thoughtfully, "I always thought you guys were just friends..."
"Oh Ami-chan, HONESTLY" Rei-Hime said, as she brushed Serena's hair.
"Yea Ami! It's obvious they love each other, otherwise Serena and Endymion wouldn't be getting married." Minako said.
Serena let her friends chatter on and on about her good fortune. On the outside she smiled and laughed as her friends picked out earrings, applied makeup and combed her hair. On the inside Serena was screaming. She was crying and shouting and wailing until it felt like her heart would explode.
"Serena?" Ami said, apprehensively.
"Hey Sere-chan!" Rei said, holding up two pairs of earrings, "Which one?"
Serena smiled and pointed to the diamond earrings.
THE PARTY!
Once again, the open ballroom was filled with guests in their best attire. Everyone was itching to find out whom the princess had chosen as her fiancée. Everyone, that is, except one certain prince.
The prince of the Saiya-jins stood in the far back corner, leaning against the last pillar. His face was passive, showing no emotion. On the inside his mind was screaming, yelling at him. The one person he had EVER loved him had been taken away. He felt lost and unsure of him self. He glanced up as the crowd suddenly became quiet.
"Welcome once again ladies and gentlemen." Queen Serenity said, pride flourishing her words. "Tonight is the night that my daughter, Princess Serenity will announce her fiancée and the next king of the Moon Kingdom!"
Cheers and applause filled the ballroom, making the very atmosphere shake!
"Ladies and gentlemen, my daughter, Princess Serenity!"
The room became silent as the double doors opened and Serena walked in. She had a warm smile on her face and her eyes glowed brightly. Her silver dress swirled around her gracefully and her long blonde hair fell elegantly to her feet.
Vegeta stared at her, slowly making his way to the front of the crowd.
Serena carefully made her way to the front of the room where her mother was standing. Smiling she turned to face the expectant crowd.
"Arigatou, everyone." Serena began "I know you're all here to find out who I have chosen as my fiancée." Suddenly her eyes fell on Vegeta.
Their eyes locked and Serena almost started crying. In his eyes she saw love, sorrow, desire, and friendship. She forced her-self to look away from her love.
'Oh Vegeta.' She thought desolately, 'I'm so sorry. Forgive me my love.'
"I have chosen..."
Queen Serenity watched her daughter anxiously.
Vegeta closed his eyes.
"Prince Endymion as my fiancée." Serena said solemnly.
Cheers echoed through the ballroom as the guests applauded thunderously. Prince Endymion came forward with his mother and father to give a kiss to his bride-to-be. He stepped up and hugged her.
Serena hugged back weakly. Endymion leaned down and kissed her gently, resulting in another enthusiastic response. Endymion pulled away and smiled at Serena.
Everyone was congratulating the new couple. The wedding would be tomorrow, on the last day of The Gathering. Once again, the open ballroom was filled with dancing and laughing and celebration.
Serena managed to slip away from Endymion as her arrogant fiancée soaked up congratulations like a sponge. She winced at the thought of marrying him, but now it was too late. Tears started to spill down her cheeks and Serena walked faster, leaving the open ballroom and going out onto the (AN: Can you guess?) balcony (AN: Where it ALL began! ^_^)
THE BALCONY
By the time Serena got to the balcony she was crying hard. Tears blurred her vision as she held onto the railing of the balcony, sobbing. Her body shook wretchedly at the thought of marrying Endymion.
"A warrior never cries."
"I'm no warrior Vegeta." Serena mumbled softly. Suddenly she felt two arms wrap around her waist. She turned around in his embrace and smiled up at him.
He smirked at her, and wiped her tears away gently, running his hands across her face.
"Oh Vegeta, I'm so sorry. I don't want to marry Endymion, but there's no time to stop it now." She choked the words out, as she began to cry again.
Vegeta's eyes narrowed at Endymion's name and fury flickered in his eyes. All of a sudden Serena wrapped her arms around his waist, holding him tightly. She cried against his chest.
"Serenity let go." Vegeta said gruffly.
"N-nani?"
Vegeta was struggling with his feelings again. Serena's touch was intoxicating and he fought to stay in control of his emotions.
"You're getting married tomorrow, if someone were to catch us, you would be in a lot of trouble." He said, trying to keep the concern from filtering into his voice.
"I don't care anymore." Serena said, "I just want to be with you." Serena whispered against his body.
Vegeta shoved his emotions away and stepped away from her. "Serena, what your mother said is true. I'm an assassin......a killer....Endymion is much better for you."
"But Vegeta.." Serena began.
"No Serena, you're too pure, too good to be with someone like......me." Vegeta looked down. He didn't want to see the look on Serena's face.
Serena just gaped at Vegeta, not wanting to believe. Her already tear-streaked face crumpled. Her beautiful blue eyes filled with tears once more. She walked closer to Vegeta and he looked down at her. Coal black and sapphire blue clashed. Serena raised her hand slowly reaching for Vegeta's face.
THWAP!!!!
Serena slapped Vegeta as hard as she could.
Vegeta just stared at her 'she hit ME' Vegeta thought bewilderedly.
"I can't believe you would say that Vegeta-baka!" She shouted, wiping her tears away. She lowered her voice and continued, "I can't believe you would just give up like that? Don't I mean anything to you?" She said.
"Serena I..."
But Serena wasn't about to listen; in one swift moment she gripped his face and kissed him deeply. Vegeta's tail wrapped around her waist and he put his arms around her, enjoying the kiss.
Serena opened her mouth slowly, shivering as Vegeta's tongue brushed hers. He tasted her mouth, exploring until they broke apart. Serena gasped and breathed deeply.
With a laugh she pulled Vegeta to the farthest corner of the balcony, so not to be seen by the guests. Vegeta grabbed her and kissed her again. Gently he pulled away, kissing down her neck and throat.
"V-Vegeta." Serena mumbled.
Vegeta smirked and nibbled at her collarbone, smiling secretly as she moaned. He buried his head in her neck, inhaling the sweet smell of her alabaster skin and her perfumed hair. He moved up and stared into her eyes again. Serena smiled at him and wrapped her arms around him in a hug. He still loved her despite everything. Serena closed her eyes and enjoyed the feelings she received from her love.
Unexpectedly, Vegeta let go of her and turned. Serena's eyes snapped open.
"Do you feel that?" Serena whispered. Vegeta nodded, when suddenly they heard screams from the open ballroom and they ran inside.
THE BALLROOM
Luna and Artemis scampered into the room, "Everyone!" They shouted in unison, breaking up the dancers. "The negative forces are attacking! Everyone must be ready to fight!"
Serena gasped at the news and Vegeta grasped her hand, not wanting to lose her in the scrambling crowd.
"Vegeta!" She shouted above the clamor, "We need to find my mother!" Vegeta nodded and they ran, hand and hand (AN: Isn't that sweet? *sniff*) to find the queen.
"Kuso." Serena said as she stumbled over her long dress, falling to the floor. People ran around her, throwing off festive masks to prepare to fight the negative forces. Someone leaned down and took her hand, while another person took her other hand. They both pulled her up and then...
(PART B)
"Who are you?!" Endymion said angrily, staring at the other man that had Serena's other hand.
Vegeta glared at him and pulled Serena away from him.
"Give my fiancée back!" Endymion shouted chasing after the now fleeing couple.
OUTSIDE THE MOON PALACE
Vegeta fought off another youma, as Serena quickly used her disguise pen to form a fighting gi in place of her dress. They had finally lost Endymion only to be caught in the middle of a huge battle. Vegeta's parents were nowhere in sight, but he had an uncanny feeling they were fighting.
"HAHAHAHAHA" Metallia laughed evilly in her shadow form. Queen Beryl held her staff above her head laughing just as menacingly.
Serena gasped as she spotted her friend, Sailor Mercury, covered in blood, trying desperately to fight off a horde of youma. Serena closed her eyes, concentrating on her power. Vegeta smirked as he realized what Serena was about to do.
Serena held her hands above her head, collecting her energy. A white ball of energy formed around her hands and she smiled.
"CELESTIAL PASSION!"
The white light filed the area, destroying every youma surrounding Sailor Mercury, Vegeta, Serena, and all the others that were fighting. Serena ran to her friend, Vegeta following.
"Mercury are you ok?"
"Y-yes, I'm all right Princess. But you shouldn't be here!" Mercury said.
"No, I'm staying, I'll fight. I have to find my mother." Mercury pointed toward another area outside the palace where the battle was violent. "She is there, with some of the other Senshi."
Vegeta, Serena, and Mercury ran toward the area, joining the fight.
Metallia laughed ruthlessly, urging her soldiers onward. "Beryl, there is the Moon Princess! Bring her to me!"
'This is PERFECT' she thought. 'All the royal families are here, when we destroy the Moon Kingdom, we'll wipe them out as well!!'
Beryl eyes filed with anger. She knew she was supposed to bring the Moon Princess back to Metallia but this was the woman that had stolen Endymion from her. 'I will kill her.' She thought eagerly. 'I will make it look like an accident, like it's her fault.'
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Endymion grunted as he parried one of Kunzite's strokes.
"Damn you, traitor." Endymion growled. Kunzite smirked at him and thrust his blade forward at Endymion, grunting as he blocked his move.
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"MOTHER!?!" Serena cried out, screaming as Vegeta slew another youma and it's blood sprayed onto her.
"Serena, be careful." Vegeta shouted angrily, "Pay attention. Stay focused on the enemy!"
Serena nodded.
"SERENITY!!" Endymion cried out, spinning away from Kunzite and grabbing her hand.
"Endymion!?" Serena said.
"LET GO OF HIM YOU LITTLE BITCH!" Beryl screamed. Serena abruptly let go of his hand, staring at the woman in front of her. Vegeta came up next to her, glaring at Beryl.
"You have taken the only thing I've cared about away from me." Beryl screeched, "For hurting me you will PAY!"
"Not on my life!" Vegeta growled.
"HA!" Beryl countered, striking him with a blast of dark energy, blowing him back.
"VEGETA!!!" Serena screamed.
Beryl powered up again, collecting dark energy in her staff. Letting out an insane laugh, she shot the blast straight at Serena.
Serena could feel the warm energy head straight for her and she knew she couldn't escape. Something slammed into her and she fell to the ground.
"ENDYMION!!!" Beryl screamed in disbelief.
Serena opened her eyes and gasped. Endymion, her friend, lay on top of her, blood pouring out of his wounds.
"S-Serenity." He said, blood spilling out of his mouth. Serena's eyes filled with tears as his blood trickled onto her gi, soaking her.
With a sob, Serena shoved Endymion off her, pushing him to the side. She stared at his dead body and cried openly.
Beryl shook her head, not wanting to believe what she done. "It was you." She mumbled. "It was YOU!" She shrieked, pointing at Serena. "You killed Endymion, it's your fault!" Shooting blast after blast of negative energy at Serena.
Serena gasped and dodged, using every ounce of agility she had. Using memorized techniques that Vegeta had taught her.
UHHHH...SOMEWHERE NEAR WHERE SERENA IS FIGHTING...heh heh ^_^*
Vegeta felt a hand rest on his face; he opened his eyes to come face to face with Queen Serenity.
"Vegeta?" She whispered.
He groaned and sat up, he noticed Serena a few yards away, dodging blast from Queen Beryl.
Queen Serenity helped him to his feet. "Please help my daughter." She said solemnly.
He glared at her, this woman that had condemned him now begging for his help.
She held up the Crescent Moon Wand, setting the Silver Crystal in its place.
"I need time to gather the energy I'll need to destroy Beryl and her warriors. I can't do that if I'm worrying about Serenity." Her beautiful eyes filled with sorrow. "Please...Vegeta?"
He grumbled something and then nodded, blasting back to where Serena and Beryl were fighting.
UMMMM...BACK IN THAT...OH FORGET IT
Queen Serenity could feel the power of Selene flowing through her body. She ran to where her daughter and Vegeta were fighting, stumbling over mangled bodies of youma and people alike.
BACK TO THE FIGHT
Beryl grabbed Serena and held her up by the neck, smiling as tears filled her eyes.
"Let her go." Vegeta growled furiously. Beryl smiled forebodingly and threw Serena's body at him, the two flying back and hitting the ground hard.
"I will have my revenge." She whispered. Her staff pulsated with dark energy. Laughing she held it above the unconscious couple.
"NO! BERYL!" Queen Serenity shouted
Beryl brought her staff down powerfully, shocking Serena and Vegeta with black energy. They both screamed out as the pain shocked through their systems, literally destroying their bodies from the inside.
"No." Serenity mumbled, falling to her knees.
Serena choked up thick, scarlet blood as the dark energy kept surging around and through them. She grasped Vegeta's hand and he stared at her.
Beryl let one more surge of dark energy escape onto their bodies until finally, she heard the two fighters breathe their last.
CAPSULE CORP. (THE PRESENT)
Sailor Pluto watched the two figures; soon it would be done. Sighing, Pluto leaned against the wall, awaiting their re-entry into the present.
THE PAST
Queen Serenity just stared. Tears spilled down her cheeks at the picture before her. Serenity, her daughter, and Vegeta lying, side-by side, hand-in-hand motionless. Beryl laughed victoriously. She smiled at her warriors; they had succeeded! The Moon Kingdom had been DESTROYED!
"No." Serenity whispered standing up, the Moon Wand in her hand, "I won't let it end this way."
"COSMIC MOON POWER!"
Blah; blah; blah; blah; we ALL know what happens. FRANKLY, I don't feel like writing what you already know. So here are the notes:
1. Beryl, Metallia and all those evil peeps are locked away in the Silver Crystal.
2. ALL the OTHER royal families were sent to the future along with Serena and her court, but to their OWN planets. That is why Vegeta wasn't re-born with Serena.
Thass it folks, READ ON!
SOMEWHERE (THE PRESENT)
Serena's eyelids gently fluttered open. Vegeta's arms were still around her, but she made no attempt to move.
'I can't believe it.' Serena thought. She looked around and noticed that they seem to be in some sort of void.
Vegeta's thoughts were running along the same lines as Serena's. 'My past.' He thought 'Isn't really my past?' He suddenly noticed that he was holding onto Serena. He grunted and shoved her away from him.
"Serenity." A voice sounded all around them. Serena looked away from Vegeta and called out.
"Mother?"
"Now you know the truth My Own. Forgive me." Queen Serenity's voice said softly.
"Why?" Serena said, "Why did you give me false memories? All this time I believed that Darien was my soul mate, but all along it was..."
"Vegeta." Serenity said. "I hid your true memories from BOTH of you because I didn't think you could love him. Serena, you had only known Vegeta for a small amount of time, I didn't believe you could honestly love someone in so short a time period much less a Saiya-jin."
Vegeta scowled. "Well you were wrong." He said bitterly.
"Please forgive me. I thought I was doing what was best."
Serena looked down at her feet. "I forgive you mother."
Vegeta simply scowled and looked away.
"Serena, there are negative forces in this dimension. They are searching for you."
"Me?!" Serena cried out.
"I cannot stay any longer, my time has run out." Serenity's voice began to fade.
"Wait Mother!"
"Ask Pluto, she will know."
CAPSULE CORP. (THE PRESENT) THE KITCHEN
Serena and Vegeta's eyes opened slowly. Serena had tears coursing down her cheeks and was trembling in Vegeta's arms (AN: The other place that Serena and Vegeta were in before was more of a subconscious world...a world where their minds reside. Now they are back in the "real" world)
"Now you know." Serena gasped out loud as she noticed Sailor Pluto, leaning against the counter of the kitchen. Her staff was in one hand and she had a look of solemnity on her face.
"Now you know your true past, Prince Vegeta, Princess Serenity."
Vegeta glared at Pluto and let go of Serena.
"There is no time to waste Princess, there are negative forces approaching this planet."
"Negative forces." Serena mumbled, still dazed.
"Why should I believe you?" Vegeta said coldly.
"Vegeta, please." Serena said quietly, placing a hand on his shoulder.
"OK Pluto, Tell us what this is all about."
I WANNA THANK EMILY B. FOR FINDING ME THIS AND, HEHE..ALL MY CHAPTERS!!! THANX SOOOOOO MUCH EM-CHAN!
StAr-chan
Chapter 11: Interlude in the Silver Millennium IV (PART A AND Part B)
SERENA'S ROOM
Serena lay, sprawled on her bed crying. For the past week she had stayed in her room, crying and thinking. She wiped her tears away and rolled over on her back. She refused to leave her quarters, and as she lay on her bed, she thought of the single even that had shattered her world.
FLASHBACK (THE BALLROOM)
Queen Serenity, Serena, and Vegeta stood in the ballroom. Vegeta stood a few feet apart from them and his eyes were on the floor. Queen Serenity had a firm grip on her daughter's arm and held her so they were shoulder to shoulder. Serena kept her eyes down as well. She could already feel her mother's anger.
"How DARE you!" Serenity shouted at the prince, fixing him with an accusatory glare. "How dare you touch MY daughter? MY OWN!"
"Mother, please..." Serena whispered, tears pricking her eyes.
The queen was seething, however, and nothing Serena said could stop her.
"You, you, SAIYA-JIN! You DARE to touch my daughter in such a way? I NEVER should have allowed Saiya-jin at The Gathering. Your nothing but killers..."
"Mother stop." Serena said a little louder, lifting her head slightly.
Vegeta raised his head as well, his eyes burned with hatred. He clenched his fists tightly as the queen continued her barrage of insults.
"Saiya-jins are nothing but cold hearted murderers, you come into my kingdom and you do this to my daughter?! You disgust me!" Queen Serenity was seeing red.
"Mother STOP IT NOW!" Serena yelled, yanking her arm away. She stared at her mother, tears spilling down her perfect face.
"Please Mother, just stop. Vege..... Prince Vegeta didn't do anything to me. I let him kiss me, I asked him to kiss me, mother I..."
Queen Serenity stared at her daughter in shock, calming down she asked "Why?"
Vegeta stared at Serena, waiting for her answer.
"Mother.." she whispered softly, "I..I love him."
"WHAT?!?!" Queen Serenity and Vegeta cried out simultaneously.
Vegeta was stunned, 'She..LOVES me?' he thought, taken aback, 'how can she love..ME?'
"Serena, what are you saying?" Serenity said calmly, her anger mounting.
"Mother, I love him..."
"You hardly know him!" She half-shouted.
"Mother.." and before she knew it, the whole story poured out....her heart ached for her love as she told her mother how she had met the dark prince. "Please, understand."
Serenity stared at her daughter. Suddenly, she began to laugh. "Do you know what you're saying? You're telling me you love a Saiya-jin? Why don't you ask him about the planets?"
"Planets?" Serena said, confused.
Vegeta's eyes widened, he knew what was coming.
"The planets that the Saiya-jin's destroyed! Saiya-jins are nothing but assassins, crude fighters that will destroy for the highest price." Serenity said bitterly.
Serena hand flew to her mouth; she couldn't believe it. She stared at Vegeta questioningly. "Vegeta?" she said softly.
Vegeta bowed his head, unable to look at Serena's face.
"Oh Selene, it's true." Serena moaned.
Vegeta walked up to Serena, "Serena, listen." He took her hand in his, trying to get her to understand.
Serenity grabbed Serena's hand away from Vegeta's. "I want you to leave NOW!" She said, scowling at the Saiya-jin prince.
"Mother wait." Serena said.
"You are NEVER to see my daughter again."
"Mother NO!" Serena was sobbing now, her body trembled with sadness.
Vegeta took one last look at the princess he loved so much and stormed out of the room. The doors slammed shut behind him.
Serena fell to her knees crying hard as she realized what happened.
Queen Serenity's anger wasn't spent yet though. She turned to her daughter, staring at her shaking form. "You are NEVER to see that man again Serenity! You will not SPEAK to him, or train with him! On the last day of the Gathering, you will announce your fiancée to be Prince Endymion!"
"N-nani? But what about..."
"I am calling the deal OFF!" Serenity grabbed her daughter by the shoulders and picked her up gently. "You will be much happier Serenity." She said more softly.
"Mother." Serena cried gently, shaking her head. Her mother turned and walked out of the room, leaving Serena to her thoughts.
END FLASHBACK
Sighing, Serena sat up and got off her bed. She knew she couldn't stay in her room forever. The last day of the Gathering was in less than 5 days. Serena choked back another sob and went to the bathroom to get changed.
THRONE ROOM
Queen Serenity stood solemnly, a smile on her face. "So we're all agreed on this?"
The king and queen of Elysian nodded happily.
2 DAYS LATER VEGETA'S ROOM
He couldn't eat, or sleep, or train. The second to last day of The Gathering was tomorrow. Serena would be announcing her fiancée that day. He groaned as thoughts of the beautiful princess flooded his mind.
'Why?' he asked him-self, 'Why do I care about her so much?'
SERENA'S ROOM
Serena smoothed her dress in front of the mirror of her vanity. She looked beautiful as usual, but her eyes were red from crying and her face didn't seem to glow like it used to. All of a sudden, she heard a knock at the door.
"Come in." She mumbled indifferently.
"Serenity?" Queen Serenity stepped into the room, her gown flowing around her.
Serena's eyes filled with tears. "Please leave."
The queen sighed and walked closer to Serena, leaning on her vanity bureau. "Serena, I've talked to the king and queen of Elysian, and they have agreed to the offer I gave them."
"N-nani?" Serena said, choking back a sob.
"I offered them your hand."
"WHAT?!" Serena gasped out in disbelief.
"They have agreed to let you marry Prince Endymion." Serenity said beaming.
"Did I agree?" Serena shouted; her sadness turned to boiling rage. "How could you do that to me Mother? You know I don't love him!"
"Serenity please listen, the Earth is close to the moon and an alliance with the Earth would be beneficial. Besides, a prince of Elysian is better than a prince of the Saiya-jin."
Serena was stunned, "How can you SAY that? You don't know him!"
"Do you?!" Serenity shouted back. "You've known Endymion your entire life, almost. But this, this Saiya-jin you've known for what? A month? Not even." The queen countered, scorn apparent in her voice.
"Mother, you have always taught me to follow my heart because I know my heart better than anyone. This is what I feel; this is what my heart is telling me. I don't love Endymion, my heart belongs to another." Serena said calmly, although her hands were shaking.
"Regardless, you WILL marry Endymion! And you will announce your engagement tomorrow at the party." With that the queen stormed out of the room.
Serena stood pale-faced in front of her vanity. "I swear I will not marry him Mother." Serena whispered. "If I must give my hand to Endymion, know now, that he will never have my heart."
THE BLACK PALACE (SOMEWHERE IN SPACE)
The Dark Lord sat on his throne, glaring ominously at his younger sister, Metallia.
"You better not fail Mettalia!" He said, glaring at her.
She smiled evilly, "No brother, I will not fail. Tomorrow is the second to last day of The Gathering. The Moon Princess will announce her fiancée and then they will celebrate until the next day when the couple will be married. It is the perfect time to attack!" She said gleefully. "And with the soldiers of Earth on my side and Queen Beryl successfully manipulated victory will be ours!"
"Don't be arrogant Sister" The Dark Lord said. "Do what you must, but bring the princess to me!"
"Yes my brother." Metallia said, happiness shone in her eyes, I won't fail you."
Metallia ran out of the Black Palace, she ran to her room and stopped for a few seconds to stare at herself in the mirror. Like Beryl she was beautiful, very beautiful in fact.
'Don't worry Metallia' she thought happily 'all you have to do destroy the Moon Kingdom and bring the princess back and you'll never have to use your shadow form again.' She shuddered suddenly at the thought of the twisted body that was her shadow form. She shrugged the thoughts away and thought of her lover whom she would return to in victory.
"Nothing can go wrong." She whispered. Metallia stared at the picture on her vanity, of herself and her brother. 'I will make you proud of me.' She thought. She smirked mischievously and turned away from the mirror, her beautiful emerald eyes flashing red.
THE MOON KINGDOM (1 DAY LATER)
"Oh Serena you're so lucky!" Minako-Hime cried out!
"Who would've guessed?" Makoto-Hime said cheerfully. The 4 princesses, Ami, Minako, Makoto, and Rei were in Serena's room, helping her get dressed for the party in a few hours.
"I can't believe you're going to marry Prince ENDYMION." Ami-Hime said thoughtfully, "I always thought you guys were just friends..."
"Oh Ami-chan, HONESTLY" Rei-Hime said, as she brushed Serena's hair.
"Yea Ami! It's obvious they love each other, otherwise Serena and Endymion wouldn't be getting married." Minako said.
Serena let her friends chatter on and on about her good fortune. On the outside she smiled and laughed as her friends picked out earrings, applied makeup and combed her hair. On the inside Serena was screaming. She was crying and shouting and wailing until it felt like her heart would explode.
"Serena?" Ami said, apprehensively.
"Hey Sere-chan!" Rei said, holding up two pairs of earrings, "Which one?"
Serena smiled and pointed to the diamond earrings.
THE PARTY!
Once again, the open ballroom was filled with guests in their best attire. Everyone was itching to find out whom the princess had chosen as her fiancée. Everyone, that is, except one certain prince.
The prince of the Saiya-jins stood in the far back corner, leaning against the last pillar. His face was passive, showing no emotion. On the inside his mind was screaming, yelling at him. The one person he had EVER loved him had been taken away. He felt lost and unsure of him self. He glanced up as the crowd suddenly became quiet.
"Welcome once again ladies and gentlemen." Queen Serenity said, pride flourishing her words. "Tonight is the night that my daughter, Princess Serenity will announce her fiancée and the next king of the Moon Kingdom!"
Cheers and applause filled the ballroom, making the very atmosphere shake!
"Ladies and gentlemen, my daughter, Princess Serenity!"
The room became silent as the double doors opened and Serena walked in. She had a warm smile on her face and her eyes glowed brightly. Her silver dress swirled around her gracefully and her long blonde hair fell elegantly to her feet.
Vegeta stared at her, slowly making his way to the front of the crowd.
Serena carefully made her way to the front of the room where her mother was standing. Smiling she turned to face the expectant crowd.
"Arigatou, everyone." Serena began "I know you're all here to find out who I have chosen as my fiancée." Suddenly her eyes fell on Vegeta.
Their eyes locked and Serena almost started crying. In his eyes she saw love, sorrow, desire, and friendship. She forced her-self to look away from her love.
'Oh Vegeta.' She thought desolately, 'I'm so sorry. Forgive me my love.'
"I have chosen..."
Queen Serenity watched her daughter anxiously.
Vegeta closed his eyes.
"Prince Endymion as my fiancée." Serena said solemnly.
Cheers echoed through the ballroom as the guests applauded thunderously. Prince Endymion came forward with his mother and father to give a kiss to his bride-to-be. He stepped up and hugged her.
Serena hugged back weakly. Endymion leaned down and kissed her gently, resulting in another enthusiastic response. Endymion pulled away and smiled at Serena.
Everyone was congratulating the new couple. The wedding would be tomorrow, on the last day of The Gathering. Once again, the open ballroom was filled with dancing and laughing and celebration.
Serena managed to slip away from Endymion as her arrogant fiancée soaked up congratulations like a sponge. She winced at the thought of marrying him, but now it was too late. Tears started to spill down her cheeks and Serena walked faster, leaving the open ballroom and going out onto the (AN: Can you guess?) balcony (AN: Where it ALL began! ^_^)
THE BALCONY
By the time Serena got to the balcony she was crying hard. Tears blurred her vision as she held onto the railing of the balcony, sobbing. Her body shook wretchedly at the thought of marrying Endymion.
"A warrior never cries."
"I'm no warrior Vegeta." Serena mumbled softly. Suddenly she felt two arms wrap around her waist. She turned around in his embrace and smiled up at him.
He smirked at her, and wiped her tears away gently, running his hands across her face.
"Oh Vegeta, I'm so sorry. I don't want to marry Endymion, but there's no time to stop it now." She choked the words out, as she began to cry again.
Vegeta's eyes narrowed at Endymion's name and fury flickered in his eyes. All of a sudden Serena wrapped her arms around his waist, holding him tightly. She cried against his chest.
"Serenity let go." Vegeta said gruffly.
"N-nani?"
Vegeta was struggling with his feelings again. Serena's touch was intoxicating and he fought to stay in control of his emotions.
"You're getting married tomorrow, if someone were to catch us, you would be in a lot of trouble." He said, trying to keep the concern from filtering into his voice.
"I don't care anymore." Serena said, "I just want to be with you." Serena whispered against his body.
Vegeta shoved his emotions away and stepped away from her. "Serena, what your mother said is true. I'm an assassin......a killer....Endymion is much better for you."
"But Vegeta.." Serena began.
"No Serena, you're too pure, too good to be with someone like......me." Vegeta looked down. He didn't want to see the look on Serena's face.
Serena just gaped at Vegeta, not wanting to believe. Her already tear-streaked face crumpled. Her beautiful blue eyes filled with tears once more. She walked closer to Vegeta and he looked down at her. Coal black and sapphire blue clashed. Serena raised her hand slowly reaching for Vegeta's face.
THWAP!!!!
Serena slapped Vegeta as hard as she could.
Vegeta just stared at her 'she hit ME' Vegeta thought bewilderedly.
"I can't believe you would say that Vegeta-baka!" She shouted, wiping her tears away. She lowered her voice and continued, "I can't believe you would just give up like that? Don't I mean anything to you?" She said.
"Serena I..."
But Serena wasn't about to listen; in one swift moment she gripped his face and kissed him deeply. Vegeta's tail wrapped around her waist and he put his arms around her, enjoying the kiss.
Serena opened her mouth slowly, shivering as Vegeta's tongue brushed hers. He tasted her mouth, exploring until they broke apart. Serena gasped and breathed deeply.
With a laugh she pulled Vegeta to the farthest corner of the balcony, so not to be seen by the guests. Vegeta grabbed her and kissed her again. Gently he pulled away, kissing down her neck and throat.
"V-Vegeta." Serena mumbled.
Vegeta smirked and nibbled at her collarbone, smiling secretly as she moaned. He buried his head in her neck, inhaling the sweet smell of her alabaster skin and her perfumed hair. He moved up and stared into her eyes again. Serena smiled at him and wrapped her arms around him in a hug. He still loved her despite everything. Serena closed her eyes and enjoyed the feelings she received from her love.
Unexpectedly, Vegeta let go of her and turned. Serena's eyes snapped open.
"Do you feel that?" Serena whispered. Vegeta nodded, when suddenly they heard screams from the open ballroom and they ran inside.
THE BALLROOM
Luna and Artemis scampered into the room, "Everyone!" They shouted in unison, breaking up the dancers. "The negative forces are attacking! Everyone must be ready to fight!"
Serena gasped at the news and Vegeta grasped her hand, not wanting to lose her in the scrambling crowd.
"Vegeta!" She shouted above the clamor, "We need to find my mother!" Vegeta nodded and they ran, hand and hand (AN: Isn't that sweet? *sniff*) to find the queen.
"Kuso." Serena said as she stumbled over her long dress, falling to the floor. People ran around her, throwing off festive masks to prepare to fight the negative forces. Someone leaned down and took her hand, while another person took her other hand. They both pulled her up and then...
(PART B)
"Who are you?!" Endymion said angrily, staring at the other man that had Serena's other hand.
Vegeta glared at him and pulled Serena away from him.
"Give my fiancée back!" Endymion shouted chasing after the now fleeing couple.
OUTSIDE THE MOON PALACE
Vegeta fought off another youma, as Serena quickly used her disguise pen to form a fighting gi in place of her dress. They had finally lost Endymion only to be caught in the middle of a huge battle. Vegeta's parents were nowhere in sight, but he had an uncanny feeling they were fighting.
"HAHAHAHAHA" Metallia laughed evilly in her shadow form. Queen Beryl held her staff above her head laughing just as menacingly.
Serena gasped as she spotted her friend, Sailor Mercury, covered in blood, trying desperately to fight off a horde of youma. Serena closed her eyes, concentrating on her power. Vegeta smirked as he realized what Serena was about to do.
Serena held her hands above her head, collecting her energy. A white ball of energy formed around her hands and she smiled.
"CELESTIAL PASSION!"
The white light filed the area, destroying every youma surrounding Sailor Mercury, Vegeta, Serena, and all the others that were fighting. Serena ran to her friend, Vegeta following.
"Mercury are you ok?"
"Y-yes, I'm all right Princess. But you shouldn't be here!" Mercury said.
"No, I'm staying, I'll fight. I have to find my mother." Mercury pointed toward another area outside the palace where the battle was violent. "She is there, with some of the other Senshi."
Vegeta, Serena, and Mercury ran toward the area, joining the fight.
Metallia laughed ruthlessly, urging her soldiers onward. "Beryl, there is the Moon Princess! Bring her to me!"
'This is PERFECT' she thought. 'All the royal families are here, when we destroy the Moon Kingdom, we'll wipe them out as well!!'
Beryl eyes filed with anger. She knew she was supposed to bring the Moon Princess back to Metallia but this was the woman that had stolen Endymion from her. 'I will kill her.' She thought eagerly. 'I will make it look like an accident, like it's her fault.'
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Endymion grunted as he parried one of Kunzite's strokes.
"Damn you, traitor." Endymion growled. Kunzite smirked at him and thrust his blade forward at Endymion, grunting as he blocked his move.
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"MOTHER!?!" Serena cried out, screaming as Vegeta slew another youma and it's blood sprayed onto her.
"Serena, be careful." Vegeta shouted angrily, "Pay attention. Stay focused on the enemy!"
Serena nodded.
"SERENITY!!" Endymion cried out, spinning away from Kunzite and grabbing her hand.
"Endymion!?" Serena said.
"LET GO OF HIM YOU LITTLE BITCH!" Beryl screamed. Serena abruptly let go of his hand, staring at the woman in front of her. Vegeta came up next to her, glaring at Beryl.
"You have taken the only thing I've cared about away from me." Beryl screeched, "For hurting me you will PAY!"
"Not on my life!" Vegeta growled.
"HA!" Beryl countered, striking him with a blast of dark energy, blowing him back.
"VEGETA!!!" Serena screamed.
Beryl powered up again, collecting dark energy in her staff. Letting out an insane laugh, she shot the blast straight at Serena.
Serena could feel the warm energy head straight for her and she knew she couldn't escape. Something slammed into her and she fell to the ground.
"ENDYMION!!!" Beryl screamed in disbelief.
Serena opened her eyes and gasped. Endymion, her friend, lay on top of her, blood pouring out of his wounds.
"S-Serenity." He said, blood spilling out of his mouth. Serena's eyes filled with tears as his blood trickled onto her gi, soaking her.
With a sob, Serena shoved Endymion off her, pushing him to the side. She stared at his dead body and cried openly.
Beryl shook her head, not wanting to believe what she done. "It was you." She mumbled. "It was YOU!" She shrieked, pointing at Serena. "You killed Endymion, it's your fault!" Shooting blast after blast of negative energy at Serena.
Serena gasped and dodged, using every ounce of agility she had. Using memorized techniques that Vegeta had taught her.
UHHHH...SOMEWHERE NEAR WHERE SERENA IS FIGHTING...heh heh ^_^*
Vegeta felt a hand rest on his face; he opened his eyes to come face to face with Queen Serenity.
"Vegeta?" She whispered.
He groaned and sat up, he noticed Serena a few yards away, dodging blast from Queen Beryl.
Queen Serenity helped him to his feet. "Please help my daughter." She said solemnly.
He glared at her, this woman that had condemned him now begging for his help.
She held up the Crescent Moon Wand, setting the Silver Crystal in its place.
"I need time to gather the energy I'll need to destroy Beryl and her warriors. I can't do that if I'm worrying about Serenity." Her beautiful eyes filled with sorrow. "Please...Vegeta?"
He grumbled something and then nodded, blasting back to where Serena and Beryl were fighting.
UMMMM...BACK IN THAT...OH FORGET IT
Queen Serenity could feel the power of Selene flowing through her body. She ran to where her daughter and Vegeta were fighting, stumbling over mangled bodies of youma and people alike.
BACK TO THE FIGHT
Beryl grabbed Serena and held her up by the neck, smiling as tears filled her eyes.
"Let her go." Vegeta growled furiously. Beryl smiled forebodingly and threw Serena's body at him, the two flying back and hitting the ground hard.
"I will have my revenge." She whispered. Her staff pulsated with dark energy. Laughing she held it above the unconscious couple.
"NO! BERYL!" Queen Serenity shouted
Beryl brought her staff down powerfully, shocking Serena and Vegeta with black energy. They both screamed out as the pain shocked through their systems, literally destroying their bodies from the inside.
"No." Serenity mumbled, falling to her knees.
Serena choked up thick, scarlet blood as the dark energy kept surging around and through them. She grasped Vegeta's hand and he stared at her.
Beryl let one more surge of dark energy escape onto their bodies until finally, she heard the two fighters breathe their last.
CAPSULE CORP. (THE PRESENT)
Sailor Pluto watched the two figures; soon it would be done. Sighing, Pluto leaned against the wall, awaiting their re-entry into the present.
THE PAST
Queen Serenity just stared. Tears spilled down her cheeks at the picture before her. Serenity, her daughter, and Vegeta lying, side-by side, hand-in-hand motionless. Beryl laughed victoriously. She smiled at her warriors; they had succeeded! The Moon Kingdom had been DESTROYED!
"No." Serenity whispered standing up, the Moon Wand in her hand, "I won't let it end this way."
"COSMIC MOON POWER!"
Blah; blah; blah; blah; we ALL know what happens. FRANKLY, I don't feel like writing what you already know. So here are the notes:
1. Beryl, Metallia and all those evil peeps are locked away in the Silver Crystal.
2. ALL the OTHER royal families were sent to the future along with Serena and her court, but to their OWN planets. That is why Vegeta wasn't re-born with Serena.
Thass it folks, READ ON!
SOMEWHERE (THE PRESENT)
Serena's eyelids gently fluttered open. Vegeta's arms were still around her, but she made no attempt to move.
'I can't believe it.' Serena thought. She looked around and noticed that they seem to be in some sort of void.
Vegeta's thoughts were running along the same lines as Serena's. 'My past.' He thought 'Isn't really my past?' He suddenly noticed that he was holding onto Serena. He grunted and shoved her away from him.
"Serenity." A voice sounded all around them. Serena looked away from Vegeta and called out.
"Mother?"
"Now you know the truth My Own. Forgive me." Queen Serenity's voice said softly.
"Why?" Serena said, "Why did you give me false memories? All this time I believed that Darien was my soul mate, but all along it was..."
"Vegeta." Serenity said. "I hid your true memories from BOTH of you because I didn't think you could love him. Serena, you had only known Vegeta for a small amount of time, I didn't believe you could honestly love someone in so short a time period much less a Saiya-jin."
Vegeta scowled. "Well you were wrong." He said bitterly.
"Please forgive me. I thought I was doing what was best."
Serena looked down at her feet. "I forgive you mother."
Vegeta simply scowled and looked away.
"Serena, there are negative forces in this dimension. They are searching for you."
"Me?!" Serena cried out.
"I cannot stay any longer, my time has run out." Serenity's voice began to fade.
"Wait Mother!"
"Ask Pluto, she will know."
CAPSULE CORP. (THE PRESENT) THE KITCHEN
Serena and Vegeta's eyes opened slowly. Serena had tears coursing down her cheeks and was trembling in Vegeta's arms (AN: The other place that Serena and Vegeta were in before was more of a subconscious world...a world where their minds reside. Now they are back in the "real" world)
"Now you know." Serena gasped out loud as she noticed Sailor Pluto, leaning against the counter of the kitchen. Her staff was in one hand and she had a look of solemnity on her face.
"Now you know your true past, Prince Vegeta, Princess Serenity."
Vegeta glared at Pluto and let go of Serena.
"There is no time to waste Princess, there are negative forces approaching this planet."
"Negative forces." Serena mumbled, still dazed.
"Why should I believe you?" Vegeta said coldly.
"Vegeta, please." Serena said quietly, placing a hand on his shoulder.
"OK Pluto, Tell us what this is all about."
I WANNA THANK EMILY B. FOR FINDING ME THIS AND, HEHE..ALL MY CHAPTERS!!! THANX SOOOOOO MUCH EM-CHAN!
StAr-chan