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White Lies

Chapter Six:

Let's recap a bit:

Darien stared into Serenity's eyes again. It finally struck him head on. He was head over heels in love with the Moon Princess. There was nothing to be done. And nothing can ever change that.

"Serenity… you're the Moon Princess, you shouldn't be here. Go." Darien loosened his hold on her and looked away awkwardly.

Serenity frowned. "No. I like it here with you. I'm not leaving."

Darien sighed. "Listen… I…"

"What?"

"I don't think you should be here…"

"Why?"

"Because it's not right for you…"

"Why do you keep pushing me away?" She half-yelled.

Darien gave a start. "I'm pushing you away? You're the one who lied to me in the first place! You're the one who kept your identity from me, didn't you?"

"It was just because I wanted you to treat me as an equal, not like you're some kind off humble servant to me!" She snapped.

"Oh? Well, you're a Lunarian Princess, and your rank is so much higher than mine. How do you expect me to react?" He snarled at her.

"You arrogant jerk!" Serenity screamed. "Can't you see that I'm falling in love with you?!"

Upon hearing those words, Darien swore that he had died and gone to heaven. "W-what?" He whispered, not daring to believe his ears.

Serenity bit her lips and sniffed, half-blushing, half-crying. "I'm sorry if you already have someone you love…" Fresh, hot tears trailed down her cheeks.

Darien reached forward and gently brushed away the tears, circling his other arm around her waist and bringing her close. "Actually, I…" He paused and leaned down, hot breath stinging her cheeks. "Don't." The last word came out as a whisper, and he slowly pressed his lips onto hers, cradling her face in his hand. Serenity whimpered. Resisting the temptation for more, Darien pulled back almost immediately. She looked up into his eyes and sighed inaudibly.

"This isn't right Serenity. You're the Moon Princess…" Darien sighed inwardly. 'If only she was an ordinary Princess, we might have a chance at being together…'

"But Darien… I don't care what they think. I just know I want to be with you."

"It's not the problem of what they think Serenity. It's the problem of how the Earth and the Moon were never on the right terms!"

"I'll just sneak to Earth and-"

"No!" Darien said firmly. "You should go back tomorrow, to the Moon."

Serenity pouted. "But I…"

Darien looked away. "You're going back tomorrow and that's that."

"I… oh, all right." Serenity admitted defeat.

"Good."

"Darien… I feel like you're hiding something from me." She frowned.

Darien pressed down an urge to gasp as his stomach did a flip-flop. "Come on Serenity, let's get you back home. I want you to get a good night's sleep if you're going back tomorrow.

Serenity sighed. 'He'll tell me in time… when he's ready.' She thought quietly, and got up to follow the Prince.

~

Queen Serenity stared out her bedroom window and sighed.

The smooth crystal door opened silently.

"Any news Luna?" She asked without turning around.

Luna smiled. She was used to the Queen's amazing senses. "Princess Serenity has contacted us, Your Majesty."

Queen Serenity whipped around, eyes wide and watery. "What did she say?"

"She's ready to come home now. But you'll have to give her one day." Luna swished her tail in pleasure. 'This is great! The Queen will be so pleased!'

"Is that it?" The tone in the Queen's voice startled Luna.

"Yes, were you hoping for something else, Your Majesty?"

"No, no." The Queen replied in a distracted voice. "You may leave now Luna."

"Very well, Your Majesty."

~ Flashback ~

"Darien, I have to contact the Senshi. Do you mind?" Serenity asked.

"No, no. Go ahead." Darien smiled and left the room.

"Thanks." She said as Darien closed the door behind her.

Darien walked out the back door to the Garden. He sat down on a flat rock and sighed for what seemed like the hundredth time that day. 'Does she know?' He wondered. 'She will find out who I really am… soon… I will tell her soon…' He closed his eyes and took in a breath of fresh air. Opening his eyes, he stood up and headed back in.

~

"Mina!" Serenity giggled.

The blonde Princess stared at giggling face in the communicator. "Serenity? Serenity!" She gasped and grasped at the communicator as if it was her life.

"Mina…" She shook her head. "Calm down."

"Calm down? CALM DOWN?! Serenity, we haven't talked in AGES! I miss you so much! How have you been?" Mina babbled.

Serenity giggled. "I'm fine. I need to tell you something though."

Mina tried to put on a serious face. "What is it Serenity?"

"I'm going back tomorrow!" She said, feeling somewhat bittersweet.

"You are? That's great Serenity! I'll inform the Queen immediately. She'll be quite pleased, I should think." Mina beamed at her.

Serenity smiled sadly. "Yes, I suppose so…"

"Princess, what happened to that guy you were with?"

She sighed. "He… left."

"I bet you're in love with him aren't you?" Mina said seriously.

Serenity looked up and nodded slightly. "Leave it to the Senshi of Love to figure that out…" She muttered.

Mina smiled. "Come on… anyone could've figured it out. It was so obvious!"

"Was it?"

"Yes, now what are you going to do?"

"I… don't know."

"How do you feel towards him?"

Serenity stared. "What do you… I love him, of course."

"Well, how much?"

"A lot."

"In such a short time?"

"I don't know."

Mina sighed. "All right… let's try some other time."

Serenity wrinkled her brows in confusion. 'What was Mina trying to do?' She wondered silently.

"We'll be waiting for your arrival tomorrow, Princess. Would you like to talk to the Queen?" Mina asked.

"No, no, that's not necessary. I will be there tomorrow, and then we can talk." She smiled. "Is Mother all right? She hasn't been worrying herself has she?"

"She's… fine. You did get us all worried though, don't ever do that again!" Mina grinned. "See you soon!" She clicked off the communicator.

Serenity tucked the communicator into a small leather bag she got from Darien, along with her few belongings. Putting it on the small wooden table, she went to take a shower.

~ End of Flashback ~

Queen Serenity sat down quietly on the balcony, watching the leaves rustle in the soft breeze.

"Sel, is there something bothering you? Your daughter is safe, is she not?" The Queen of Earth sat down beside the Lunarian Queen.

"Yes, yes. I have been thinking, your son, Tranquility." She said softly.

The Terran Queen stiffened at the mention of Tranquility's name. "Yes?" She asked curtly.

"Serenity and Tran got along so well when they were but children. Even if he was older by three years." Queen Serenity said.

"Please, Serenity. I don't want to…"

"Gaia, listen. Tran is… away. I think we should cancel it and perhaps… let Endymion take over."

Queen Gaia sighed. "I have thought about that Serenity, but it wouldn't be right. You could tell from the start that Serenity loved being with Tran. It wouldn't right to let Endymion take the… take it."

"She was three than, and he was six. I admit, they were perfect together, but she's older now, and she doesn't even remember who Tran is. Maybe… just maybe she will agree to Endymion."

"Even if she does agree, what of Endymion? What if he doesn't want to? He might be upset. I know my son, he has a temper."

"Even so, perhaps something might spark, or something might change, and that's what I'm waiting for. Tran wouldn't want to delay Serenity like this, he would want her to have a bigger, brighter future, and Endymion is the key."

Queen Gaia looked away as tears rushed down her cheeks. Queen Serenity looked at her and pulled her into a hug.

"The past is the past, don't stress on it. The future always holds brighter and better things, and it will work. Somehow, it will work."

~

I know, it's still very short but it's bad luck when your teacher lives next door to you… I will try to get chapters on regularly, and don't ask who Tran, or what IT is. You'll find out soon enough.

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