From Schoolgirl to Royal 20/?

Rating: PG-13

Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon; none of these characters are mine, no infringement intended.

A/N: This doesn't really follow the timeline, although it is after season 1. Even though, Serena is the moon princess, Darien doesn't know that she is Sailor Moon. Just pretend that the whole evil-Darien thing never happened and the scouts defeated Beryl on their own, but didn't loose their memories. Sorry if this is confusing; if you have any questions just ask.

Serena may seem OOC in the next few chapters, but let's just say she is extremely stressed out and that explains her sensitivity and she's pissed because her family was attacked which will explain her bouts of seriousness.

Warning: Some cursing and otherwise bad language.

A Bit of Gratitude

The explosion knocked us all off our feet, causing both adults to fall on me with their full weight. I grunted out loud as pain wracked my body, especially my leg and ribs. Brodrick was slowly getting to his feet, shaking the remaining dizziness from his vision. Melanie was motionless on her side however, and only began to moan and move slightly when she heard her daughter yelling for her in her position across the street.

"Shelly?" Melanie called, looking around slowly trying to find her daughter. "Is that you baby?"

"Don't worry." I reassured her, while Brodick and I helped her gently to her feet. "She's over across the street where I left her to go find you."

"It's okay, baby girl. Mommy's alright." Melanie answered her daughter's hysterical cry. Although the little girl stayed where I told her to, she sounded deeply upset.

"It's okay, Shelly. Your mother is fine. You can come out now." I told her realizing that was why she was still hiding. Before I could say anything else I saw a bundles of nervous energy barreling towards us.

"Mommy!" Shelly exclaimed joyously. "Mommy!"

She then proceeded to jump the remaining three feet of room and landed in her mother's arms. Even though Melanie could barely remain standing without assistance she hugged her daughter tightly to her against her injured side, not looking like she would let go anytime soon.

While this touching scene was going on Brodick and I were smiling at them over Melanie's shoulder. I didn't let them know that simply holding her up was exhausting my already weak physical reserves, but I was near collapse myself. I was using this respite to conserve my energy, all the while hoping the scouts were faring well against Vortar and his Youma.

"Sailor Moon!" I heard yelled in my direction. I quickly turned my head to see where the voice was coming from. I soon noticed Luna rushing in my direction, her body was bruised and battered and she was limping slightly.

"Luna, what happened to you?" I asked aghast.

"I got caught in the middle of a youma and Sailor Mercury." Luna answered hurriedly. "Hurry up there is no time to lose. The Scouts are getting trounced without your backup."

"Alright Luna. I'll be right there." I assured my harried cat, before turning back to Brodick and Melanie. "Brodick, can you get Melanie and Shelly to the hospital on your own? I am needed elsewhere."

"Of course, Sailor Moon." Brodick assured me putting a supporting arm around Melanie, who leaned heavily on him for balance. She gave me a determined nod tightening her grip on her daughter to reassure her. "Go help your senshi, they need you now."

I looked at them gratefully, quickly squeezing their shoulders in thanks before I turned around and headed for where the battle was taking place. Before I got too far however, Brodick called after me.

"Thank you Sailor Moon. You're a real hero."

"You saved my life, Miss. Thank you and be careful please." Melanie added in a heartfelt manner.

"Don't worry about it." I told them getting teary-eyed. After all it's not every day that I stick around the people I risk my life for on a daily basis, let alone get their gratitude. "It's part of the service. Take care of yourselves."

Without further ado I ran after Luna towards the battlefield ignoring my various injuries. As I ran through the park and came to the clearing I was filled with an incredible sense of dread. Where there should have been the sound of explosions and general mayhem when a battle was going on, instead I heard only silence. I moved through the trees and stealthily entered the fray only to gasp in shock at what I found.

A.N. Angel of Saturn. Hey there, sorry I haven't e-mailed you recently my messenger thingy is not working. But thanks for the review. Are you still writing your story? E-Mail me if you want: rachelm_porter@msn.com.