Title: The Swan Princess
Summery: Serenity is the princess from the moon, and Endymion is the prince from Earth. The kings and queens of each kingdom desperately want the two children to marry when they grow up, so every summer Serenity is sent down to Earth to spend quality time with Endymion. They hate each other at first. But when Serenity finally grows up, Endymion sees her in a different light. Endymion's jealous, power-hungry brother, Alex, turns to the dark arts in hope that he can make Serenity become his wife so he can be king, by putting her under a spell. It's up to Endymion to find her and save her from her enchantment.
Characters:
The Moon Kingdom and Court-
King Leodegrance- King of the Moon Kingdom, born of the royal family of the Sun
Queen Serenity- Queen of the Moon Kingdom, born of the royal family of the Moon
Princess Serenity- also known as Serena to close friends, daughter of the King and Queen of the Moon Kingdom and future ruler and holder of the Imperium Silver Crystal
Princess Mina- Serenity's cousin from the planet Venus (one year older than Serenity)
Princess Amy- Serenity's friend and princess of Mercury (one year older than Serenity)
Princess Lita- Serenity's friend and princess of Jupiter (one year older than Serenity)
Princess Raye- Serenity's friend and princess of Mars and Prince Endymion's cousin (one year older than Serenity)
Earth Kingdom and Court-
King Gereint- King of Earth and High King of all the other provinces and smaller kingdoms, born from the royal family of Mars
Queen Arianna- Queen of Earth and High Queen of the other provinces and smaller kingdoms, born from the royal family of Earth
Prince Endymion- also known as Darien to close friends, son of the High King and Queen of Earth, first in line for the throne
Prince Alexander- also known as Alex to close friends, son of the High King and Queen of Earth, second in line for the throne
Princess Marietta- also known as Marie to a very exclusive branch of nobles, daughter of the High King and Queen of Earth, third in line for the throne
Malachite- head of the royal guard and friend of Prince Endymion
Zoycite- part of the royal guard and friend of Prince Endymion
Nephlite- part of the royal guard and friend of Prince Endymion
Jedite- part of the royal guard and friend of Prince Endymion
Disclaimer: I own neither Sailor Moon nor The Swan Princess.
Chapter 12: Marietta's Demise
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Castle Ruins
"No! Serena!" Darien shouted as the dagger Marietta was holding disappeared into Serena's back. Serena's eyes widened and her mouth opened partly. Darien ran forward towards her.
"Looks like this problem is taken care of. Tootles, brother, for now I have bigger fish to fry," Marietta whispered. She ripped the dagger out of Serena and pushed her forward into Darien's arms. Darien caught her and fell backwards down the stairs. Marietta wiped the dagger on her red dress skirt. The blade flickered in the light from the window. "I am now going to be the ruler of Earth! I hold the greatest power in the entire universe. Good-bye Darien, I have a palace to overtake, and planets to rule. And don't even bother trying to save little Princess Serenity. This dagger has a poison so deadly, she'll be dead in a few minutes."
Marietta disappeared in a swirl of purple and red. Darien laid Serena in front of him on his lap. Tears glistened in his eyes as he brought his hand up from behind her back and found it to be covered in blood.
"Serena, you can't die! Not now! Please, wake up!" Darien cried. He smoothed her blonde hair back from her face. Her eyes fluttered open. Darien grabbed her hand and squeezed it. "Serena?"
"Darien," Serena coughed. A speck of blood trailed down by her mouth. Darien wiped it away. She struggled to get up and let out a whimper of pain as her dagger wound rubbed against the floor. She laid back and stared up into Darien's blue eyes. "I feel cold."
Darien bit his lip and continued to stroke her face. She shivered once, closing her eyes to him.
"It's all right, Serena, you are going to be ok," Darien tried to assure her and himself. Serena shook her head and weakly smiled. She reached up with one hand and touched his cheek gently. "Oh, Serena."
"Darien, I want you to know," Serena paused and coughed. Her skin grew pale as more of her life blood was lost. Darien grabbed a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped her mouth. She stared up at him and frowned at the sight of a trickle of blood coming from an open wound on the side of his head. "You're hurt."
"It's nothing," Darien dismissed his injuries. Serena's mouth moved, but he couldn't quite get what she was saying. He bent his head lower to hers.
"I love you, Darien. I always have and always will," Serena whispered faintly. Tears freely fell from Darien's eyes. He gently kissed her forehead. She took a deep breath. "No matter what, you have to stop Marietta. I don't want anyone else to die. You . . . you have to save every . . one."
"I won't let her get away with this," Darien said. Serena's skin became a pale white as she struggled for breath. "Please, Serena, don't go. Don't leave me here."
"I will never leave you," Serena let her hand drop from Darien's face as her eyes slowly closed. Darien gasped. "I love you."
Then, Serena stopped breathing. Darien cried out. He shook her, trying to wake her, but she remained limp. He set her down gently on the floor and looked out the window at the sun rising over the trees and mountains.
"No! Don't do this to me!" Darien cried to the world outside. He stood up and ran to the window. Dark clouds were building and rain began to fall in heavy droplets. "Why her? What has she ever done to anyone?"
Darien rammed his fist into the wall. The wall held a dent mark when he removed his hand. A few rain drops splashed onto his hand and head through the large open window. He clenched his hand and turned back to look at his love.
"Serena," he whispered. Heart-wrenching sobs wracked through him. The rain fell faster. A flash of lightening lit up the room. Darien walked back over to Serena and knelt down beside her. He reached into his pocket and pulled out the broken swan necklace. Gently, he placed the two pieces on Serena.
Another flash of lightening, and a roll of thunder echoed through the room. The storm had started up quickly with no warning. Darien leaned over Serena, stroking her hand.
"Serena, I'm so sorry about what I did to you. I don't love Marietta! I only love one person, and that special person is you," Darien said. A light breeze drifted in. It wafted through the room, rustling Serena's hair. "I love you, Serena, my princess. I love you because of who you are. I love your kindness, your mischievous side, the way your eyes light up when you're happy or excited." Darien smiled softly and looked up, remembering their little war when they were younger. "Every year, I used to dread your visit, but once you got here, I always hated to see you go. You are my soul mate, the only one who I can ever love. My vow of everlasting love is to you, Serena. I will always love you, no matter where you are. Only you, forever, until life ceases to exist and beyond."
As Darien said the last word of his proclamation, a single tear fell from his eye and dropped down onto the broken pieces of the crystal swan necklace. A huge wind began to blow. It brought in leaves and dirt and rain. Darien stood up and shielded his face from the harsh wind. The tear began to emit a glow and dissolved into the two pieces of the crystal swan as they were lifted into the air. Darien watched as the two pieces of the crystal were magically brought together and fused together to become whole again.
The crystal floated down from where it had been in the air, and settled itself just below Serena's collarbone. The gold chain tied itself around Serena's neck. Darien gasped and tried to run to Serena, but the wind blew more strongly than before and stopped him from moving. Sparkles began to form around Serena's body and she floated up into the air. The sparkles molded together and formed a gold sheen around Serena beginning from the crystal.
Suddenly, a great light burst from the golden sheen around Serena. It blinded Darien for a second and shot out of the room from all angles. The dark storm clouds melted away before it and the wind stopped. The castle was encased in gold light and it flew up into the sky. (A\N: Kind of like Rini's light that she emits when her crescent moon mark shows up on her forehead, but larger.)
Darien opened his eyes after the light had disappeared. A rainbow had appeared outside the window and fell into the room directly behind Serena. Serena was floating in the air and sparkles fell from her to the ground. She was wearing a long white gown with gold designs on the bodice. Gold and white sandals adorned her feet. A pearl bracelet was around her wrist and the crystal swan necklace hung from her neck. Her hair was up in its traditional "meatballs" and flowed down her back. Darien smiled as she blinked her eyes open.
"Darien?" Serena whispered as she floated down. Darien ran forward and caught her just before she hit the ground. The sparkles were gone and Serena looked around confused. "I thought I was dead."
"You were," Darien said, tears leaking from his eyes. She smiled up at him.
"I heard your voice. I heard your vow of love to me and then a great light took me and I was here," Serena looked into his eyes. He brushed back a piece of hair that had fallen in her face. "Thank you, Darien."
"I thought I lost you," Darien whispered. Serena placed her hand on his mouth. She let it fall as she kissed him. Darien placed her on the ground and hugged her.
"Never again," Serena said as she broke the kiss and leaned back. "But there is still Marietta."
"We have to hurry!" Darien cried. He had forgotten all about Marietta in his grief. Serena took his hand. "How are we going to get back to the palace before it's too late? We have to save my family and kingdom, and yours."
"I know how to get there fast," Serena said. She took his other hand and nodded to him. They closed their eyes in concentration as pink light surrounded them and teleported them to the palace.
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Earth Palace
"Hah, the Earth is mine now," Marietta laughed. She sat on a gold throne where King Gereint and Queen Arianna's thrones had once sat. The king and queen where currently standing with all the other nobles in the throne room. Their crowns were gone and Marietta wore the king's. All the nobles were looking scared and worried. Mina, Malachite, Raye, Jedite, Amy, Zoycite, Lita, and Nephrite were by the king and queen. A long red carpet led from the throne to the doors that opened out to the rest of the palace. "I am your Queen! And now I have other planets to overtake."
Marietta twirled her magic staff. On one end there was a red crystal. The red crystal was the source of the Dark Arts. No one could stop her with this, or so she thought.
"I think I will start with the Moon," Marietta said. A few murmurs flew throughout the room. They were silenced with a glare from Marietta. She got up and smiled at her court. "Don't be bad while I am away, or I'll have to kill you. See you in a bit!"
Marietta raised her staff to teleport to the Moon. All of a sudden, the entrance doors banged open. Marietta whirled around and glared at the intruders. She gasped.
"It can't be!" Marietta cried. The king, queen and nobles turned towards the doors and gasped as well. "You're dead! I killed you!"
"It wasn't my time yet, Marietta," Serena shouted. Darien stood behind her and they both walked up the red carpet towards the throne. Marietta glared at them. Serena paused and smiled as she reached the dais to the throne. "But it's yours right now."
"No! I will kill you with the Dark Arts once and for all!" Marietta cried and raised her staff. A bright red and purple light flashed towards Serena and threw her backwards. "You can't stop me with the Dark Arts crystal!"
"Serena!" Darien cried as he ran to her side. She pushed him away and glared at Marietta. Slowly, she got up and walked back over to Marietta. Mina, Lita, Raye and Amy ran over to Serena and stood by her.
"Yes, I can, and I will," Serena replied. She cupped her hands in front of her and closed her eyes. Marietta gasped. Serena reached out with her mind and called on the Imperium Silver Crystal on the Moon. It glowed brightly for a moment in her Mother's old room and disappeared.
"No!" Marietta cried. A light formed in Serena's hands. Everyone watched as the Silver Crystal appeared in Serena's hands. Serena looked up and glared at Marietta.
"I will not let you hurt anyone else! Your reign of tyranny ends here!" Serena yelled.
"I will not lose to a bratty Moon princess!" Marietta snarled. She raised her staff into the air and called upon its powers. "I will rule the universe!"
A beam of red and purple power flew from the staff towards Serena. Darien moved to protect Serena, but she raised her hands into the air with the Silver Crystal. A soft glow formed around her hands. Serena closed her eyes and concentrated on the crystal. A gold crescent Moon mark appeared on her forehead and burned brightly. A strong white and gold power beam flew from Serena's crystal and met with Marietta's power beam. Serena's friends joined hands and used their planet powers to help Serena.
"No!" Marietta shouted and added more power to her crystal. The nobles in the room moved as far back as they could to get away from the battle. None left the room, for they were transfixed with the scene in front of them. Darien placed his hands on Serena's shoulders.
Seconds went by. Each power grew stronger and stronger, filling the room with light. Finally, Marietta's beam of light started to overcome Serena's. The Imperium Silver Crystal began to wane.
'No!' Serena thought. 'I have to beat her! I won't let her win. Come on, Serena. You can do it.'
'Focus your mind.' Darien's voice echoed through her mind. 'I believe in you.'
Serena's mind was reeling with power and thoughts of the people she knew and loved. They all believed in her, but was she enough? Suddenly, a beautiful voice broke out and calmed Serena's mind.
'My daughter,' the voice said.
'Mother?' Serena asked, gasping. 'Is that you?'
'It is I. Serena, you have been given a tough road to follow. I know you can make it. All you need is love.'
'Love? Love.' Serena thought of everyone who she loved and who loved her. She smiled and placed their love's power into the crystal. Mina, Lita, Raye and Amy focused their powers to the crystal too. The crystal's light flared and began to grow.
"Ah!" Marietta screamed. The Imperium Silver Crystal's light engulfed her Dark Art's power. There was a blinding flash of pink light. When everyone opened their eyes, Marietta was gone, along with her Dark Arts power.
"Serena!" Darien shouted. Serena was floating in the air. The Imperium Silver Crystal floated above her, illuminating her with light. The crystal flared again and dissented down, disappearing into Serena's body. Her swan necklace flickered once with light, and then changed back to its normal look.
Serena floated back down to the ground and opened her eyes. She ran into Darien's arms and hugged him. Everyone was cheering and running over to Serena and Darien. Mina, Amy, Lita and Raye hugged Serena excitedly and asked many questions about where she was and what happened. Serena answered their questions and then turned to Darien as Darien's friends came over to Amy, Raye, Mina and Lita.
"She's gone!" Serena cried and kissed Darien. Darien smiled. King Gereint and Queen Arianna ran over and hugged them both.
"I can't believe it!" Queen Arianna cried. She clung to Serena, weeping. King Gereint smiled.
"Is the threat really over?" King Gereint asked Darien. Darien glanced at Serena. She nodded.
"Yes!" Darien answered with a smile. King Gereint hugged Darien.
"I suppose now, we are going to have a wedding," Raye teased as she saw Serena and Darien gaze at each other lovingly. Serena blushed and tried to hide behind Queen Arianna, who was laughing. Darien smirked and yanked her out from behind Queen Arianna.
"I think so," Darien whispered. He dipped her back and kissed her soundly. Marietta was gone, and the Dark Arts were no longer a threat to anyone anymore, and Serena and Darien's lives together had just begun.
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The End . . . or is it?
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A\N: YAYAYAYAY! The story is done! Well, maybe. If anything is confusing, or doesn't sound right, tell me and I will fix it. I hope everyone liked it! Thank you so much for all your reviews! They mean so much to me and I really love to read them. Sorry it took so long to get this out. I couldn't decide on how to end it. Okay, I have a few poll questions for all my lovely readers. Review and tell me what you answered for the questions below! ^_^
Should there be a sequel? (If you answer no, then don't answer any of the other questions below)
YES No
If there is a sequel do you want Serena and Darien's wedding to be . . .
the next chapter to this story (I think the wedding should be in the sequel not in this story) at the end of the sequel (I like this answer ^_~) at the beginning of the sequel and have Serena's adventure be when she is married never
Who should the bad guy\girl (s) be in the sequel?
Prince Diamond Wise Man A minion – (Rubeus, Emerald, etc – specify which one if you pick this answer) Alan and Ann Some one else
Do you want a crossover? (just asking if you want one)
Yes – (then pick one of these – cardcaptors, star wars, tenchi muyo, other- specify) no
I might only use one of Serena's friends in the sequel so which one will it be?
Mina Lita Amy Raye None All New – specify
Should Serena be pregnant if the wedding is at the beginning of the sequel? Yes No
What should the plot be?
kidnapping of some one mystery of some sort some thing happens to Serena (not kidnapping) other - specify
Okay, that's it! Thank you so much for your reviews and take the poll and review for this chapter! I will open the poll for a week or so and begin the sequel if that's what everyone wants! Ja ne!
Summery: Serenity is the princess from the moon, and Endymion is the prince from Earth. The kings and queens of each kingdom desperately want the two children to marry when they grow up, so every summer Serenity is sent down to Earth to spend quality time with Endymion. They hate each other at first. But when Serenity finally grows up, Endymion sees her in a different light. Endymion's jealous, power-hungry brother, Alex, turns to the dark arts in hope that he can make Serenity become his wife so he can be king, by putting her under a spell. It's up to Endymion to find her and save her from her enchantment.
Characters:
The Moon Kingdom and Court-
King Leodegrance- King of the Moon Kingdom, born of the royal family of the Sun
Queen Serenity- Queen of the Moon Kingdom, born of the royal family of the Moon
Princess Serenity- also known as Serena to close friends, daughter of the King and Queen of the Moon Kingdom and future ruler and holder of the Imperium Silver Crystal
Princess Mina- Serenity's cousin from the planet Venus (one year older than Serenity)
Princess Amy- Serenity's friend and princess of Mercury (one year older than Serenity)
Princess Lita- Serenity's friend and princess of Jupiter (one year older than Serenity)
Princess Raye- Serenity's friend and princess of Mars and Prince Endymion's cousin (one year older than Serenity)
Earth Kingdom and Court-
King Gereint- King of Earth and High King of all the other provinces and smaller kingdoms, born from the royal family of Mars
Queen Arianna- Queen of Earth and High Queen of the other provinces and smaller kingdoms, born from the royal family of Earth
Prince Endymion- also known as Darien to close friends, son of the High King and Queen of Earth, first in line for the throne
Prince Alexander- also known as Alex to close friends, son of the High King and Queen of Earth, second in line for the throne
Princess Marietta- also known as Marie to a very exclusive branch of nobles, daughter of the High King and Queen of Earth, third in line for the throne
Malachite- head of the royal guard and friend of Prince Endymion
Zoycite- part of the royal guard and friend of Prince Endymion
Nephlite- part of the royal guard and friend of Prince Endymion
Jedite- part of the royal guard and friend of Prince Endymion
Disclaimer: I own neither Sailor Moon nor The Swan Princess.
Chapter 12: Marietta's Demise
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Castle Ruins
"No! Serena!" Darien shouted as the dagger Marietta was holding disappeared into Serena's back. Serena's eyes widened and her mouth opened partly. Darien ran forward towards her.
"Looks like this problem is taken care of. Tootles, brother, for now I have bigger fish to fry," Marietta whispered. She ripped the dagger out of Serena and pushed her forward into Darien's arms. Darien caught her and fell backwards down the stairs. Marietta wiped the dagger on her red dress skirt. The blade flickered in the light from the window. "I am now going to be the ruler of Earth! I hold the greatest power in the entire universe. Good-bye Darien, I have a palace to overtake, and planets to rule. And don't even bother trying to save little Princess Serenity. This dagger has a poison so deadly, she'll be dead in a few minutes."
Marietta disappeared in a swirl of purple and red. Darien laid Serena in front of him on his lap. Tears glistened in his eyes as he brought his hand up from behind her back and found it to be covered in blood.
"Serena, you can't die! Not now! Please, wake up!" Darien cried. He smoothed her blonde hair back from her face. Her eyes fluttered open. Darien grabbed her hand and squeezed it. "Serena?"
"Darien," Serena coughed. A speck of blood trailed down by her mouth. Darien wiped it away. She struggled to get up and let out a whimper of pain as her dagger wound rubbed against the floor. She laid back and stared up into Darien's blue eyes. "I feel cold."
Darien bit his lip and continued to stroke her face. She shivered once, closing her eyes to him.
"It's all right, Serena, you are going to be ok," Darien tried to assure her and himself. Serena shook her head and weakly smiled. She reached up with one hand and touched his cheek gently. "Oh, Serena."
"Darien, I want you to know," Serena paused and coughed. Her skin grew pale as more of her life blood was lost. Darien grabbed a handkerchief from his pocket and wiped her mouth. She stared up at him and frowned at the sight of a trickle of blood coming from an open wound on the side of his head. "You're hurt."
"It's nothing," Darien dismissed his injuries. Serena's mouth moved, but he couldn't quite get what she was saying. He bent his head lower to hers.
"I love you, Darien. I always have and always will," Serena whispered faintly. Tears freely fell from Darien's eyes. He gently kissed her forehead. She took a deep breath. "No matter what, you have to stop Marietta. I don't want anyone else to die. You . . . you have to save every . . one."
"I won't let her get away with this," Darien said. Serena's skin became a pale white as she struggled for breath. "Please, Serena, don't go. Don't leave me here."
"I will never leave you," Serena let her hand drop from Darien's face as her eyes slowly closed. Darien gasped. "I love you."
Then, Serena stopped breathing. Darien cried out. He shook her, trying to wake her, but she remained limp. He set her down gently on the floor and looked out the window at the sun rising over the trees and mountains.
"No! Don't do this to me!" Darien cried to the world outside. He stood up and ran to the window. Dark clouds were building and rain began to fall in heavy droplets. "Why her? What has she ever done to anyone?"
Darien rammed his fist into the wall. The wall held a dent mark when he removed his hand. A few rain drops splashed onto his hand and head through the large open window. He clenched his hand and turned back to look at his love.
"Serena," he whispered. Heart-wrenching sobs wracked through him. The rain fell faster. A flash of lightening lit up the room. Darien walked back over to Serena and knelt down beside her. He reached into his pocket and pulled out the broken swan necklace. Gently, he placed the two pieces on Serena.
Another flash of lightening, and a roll of thunder echoed through the room. The storm had started up quickly with no warning. Darien leaned over Serena, stroking her hand.
"Serena, I'm so sorry about what I did to you. I don't love Marietta! I only love one person, and that special person is you," Darien said. A light breeze drifted in. It wafted through the room, rustling Serena's hair. "I love you, Serena, my princess. I love you because of who you are. I love your kindness, your mischievous side, the way your eyes light up when you're happy or excited." Darien smiled softly and looked up, remembering their little war when they were younger. "Every year, I used to dread your visit, but once you got here, I always hated to see you go. You are my soul mate, the only one who I can ever love. My vow of everlasting love is to you, Serena. I will always love you, no matter where you are. Only you, forever, until life ceases to exist and beyond."
As Darien said the last word of his proclamation, a single tear fell from his eye and dropped down onto the broken pieces of the crystal swan necklace. A huge wind began to blow. It brought in leaves and dirt and rain. Darien stood up and shielded his face from the harsh wind. The tear began to emit a glow and dissolved into the two pieces of the crystal swan as they were lifted into the air. Darien watched as the two pieces of the crystal were magically brought together and fused together to become whole again.
The crystal floated down from where it had been in the air, and settled itself just below Serena's collarbone. The gold chain tied itself around Serena's neck. Darien gasped and tried to run to Serena, but the wind blew more strongly than before and stopped him from moving. Sparkles began to form around Serena's body and she floated up into the air. The sparkles molded together and formed a gold sheen around Serena beginning from the crystal.
Suddenly, a great light burst from the golden sheen around Serena. It blinded Darien for a second and shot out of the room from all angles. The dark storm clouds melted away before it and the wind stopped. The castle was encased in gold light and it flew up into the sky. (A\N: Kind of like Rini's light that she emits when her crescent moon mark shows up on her forehead, but larger.)
Darien opened his eyes after the light had disappeared. A rainbow had appeared outside the window and fell into the room directly behind Serena. Serena was floating in the air and sparkles fell from her to the ground. She was wearing a long white gown with gold designs on the bodice. Gold and white sandals adorned her feet. A pearl bracelet was around her wrist and the crystal swan necklace hung from her neck. Her hair was up in its traditional "meatballs" and flowed down her back. Darien smiled as she blinked her eyes open.
"Darien?" Serena whispered as she floated down. Darien ran forward and caught her just before she hit the ground. The sparkles were gone and Serena looked around confused. "I thought I was dead."
"You were," Darien said, tears leaking from his eyes. She smiled up at him.
"I heard your voice. I heard your vow of love to me and then a great light took me and I was here," Serena looked into his eyes. He brushed back a piece of hair that had fallen in her face. "Thank you, Darien."
"I thought I lost you," Darien whispered. Serena placed her hand on his mouth. She let it fall as she kissed him. Darien placed her on the ground and hugged her.
"Never again," Serena said as she broke the kiss and leaned back. "But there is still Marietta."
"We have to hurry!" Darien cried. He had forgotten all about Marietta in his grief. Serena took his hand. "How are we going to get back to the palace before it's too late? We have to save my family and kingdom, and yours."
"I know how to get there fast," Serena said. She took his other hand and nodded to him. They closed their eyes in concentration as pink light surrounded them and teleported them to the palace.
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Earth Palace
"Hah, the Earth is mine now," Marietta laughed. She sat on a gold throne where King Gereint and Queen Arianna's thrones had once sat. The king and queen where currently standing with all the other nobles in the throne room. Their crowns were gone and Marietta wore the king's. All the nobles were looking scared and worried. Mina, Malachite, Raye, Jedite, Amy, Zoycite, Lita, and Nephrite were by the king and queen. A long red carpet led from the throne to the doors that opened out to the rest of the palace. "I am your Queen! And now I have other planets to overtake."
Marietta twirled her magic staff. On one end there was a red crystal. The red crystal was the source of the Dark Arts. No one could stop her with this, or so she thought.
"I think I will start with the Moon," Marietta said. A few murmurs flew throughout the room. They were silenced with a glare from Marietta. She got up and smiled at her court. "Don't be bad while I am away, or I'll have to kill you. See you in a bit!"
Marietta raised her staff to teleport to the Moon. All of a sudden, the entrance doors banged open. Marietta whirled around and glared at the intruders. She gasped.
"It can't be!" Marietta cried. The king, queen and nobles turned towards the doors and gasped as well. "You're dead! I killed you!"
"It wasn't my time yet, Marietta," Serena shouted. Darien stood behind her and they both walked up the red carpet towards the throne. Marietta glared at them. Serena paused and smiled as she reached the dais to the throne. "But it's yours right now."
"No! I will kill you with the Dark Arts once and for all!" Marietta cried and raised her staff. A bright red and purple light flashed towards Serena and threw her backwards. "You can't stop me with the Dark Arts crystal!"
"Serena!" Darien cried as he ran to her side. She pushed him away and glared at Marietta. Slowly, she got up and walked back over to Marietta. Mina, Lita, Raye and Amy ran over to Serena and stood by her.
"Yes, I can, and I will," Serena replied. She cupped her hands in front of her and closed her eyes. Marietta gasped. Serena reached out with her mind and called on the Imperium Silver Crystal on the Moon. It glowed brightly for a moment in her Mother's old room and disappeared.
"No!" Marietta cried. A light formed in Serena's hands. Everyone watched as the Silver Crystal appeared in Serena's hands. Serena looked up and glared at Marietta.
"I will not let you hurt anyone else! Your reign of tyranny ends here!" Serena yelled.
"I will not lose to a bratty Moon princess!" Marietta snarled. She raised her staff into the air and called upon its powers. "I will rule the universe!"
A beam of red and purple power flew from the staff towards Serena. Darien moved to protect Serena, but she raised her hands into the air with the Silver Crystal. A soft glow formed around her hands. Serena closed her eyes and concentrated on the crystal. A gold crescent Moon mark appeared on her forehead and burned brightly. A strong white and gold power beam flew from Serena's crystal and met with Marietta's power beam. Serena's friends joined hands and used their planet powers to help Serena.
"No!" Marietta shouted and added more power to her crystal. The nobles in the room moved as far back as they could to get away from the battle. None left the room, for they were transfixed with the scene in front of them. Darien placed his hands on Serena's shoulders.
Seconds went by. Each power grew stronger and stronger, filling the room with light. Finally, Marietta's beam of light started to overcome Serena's. The Imperium Silver Crystal began to wane.
'No!' Serena thought. 'I have to beat her! I won't let her win. Come on, Serena. You can do it.'
'Focus your mind.' Darien's voice echoed through her mind. 'I believe in you.'
Serena's mind was reeling with power and thoughts of the people she knew and loved. They all believed in her, but was she enough? Suddenly, a beautiful voice broke out and calmed Serena's mind.
'My daughter,' the voice said.
'Mother?' Serena asked, gasping. 'Is that you?'
'It is I. Serena, you have been given a tough road to follow. I know you can make it. All you need is love.'
'Love? Love.' Serena thought of everyone who she loved and who loved her. She smiled and placed their love's power into the crystal. Mina, Lita, Raye and Amy focused their powers to the crystal too. The crystal's light flared and began to grow.
"Ah!" Marietta screamed. The Imperium Silver Crystal's light engulfed her Dark Art's power. There was a blinding flash of pink light. When everyone opened their eyes, Marietta was gone, along with her Dark Arts power.
"Serena!" Darien shouted. Serena was floating in the air. The Imperium Silver Crystal floated above her, illuminating her with light. The crystal flared again and dissented down, disappearing into Serena's body. Her swan necklace flickered once with light, and then changed back to its normal look.
Serena floated back down to the ground and opened her eyes. She ran into Darien's arms and hugged him. Everyone was cheering and running over to Serena and Darien. Mina, Amy, Lita and Raye hugged Serena excitedly and asked many questions about where she was and what happened. Serena answered their questions and then turned to Darien as Darien's friends came over to Amy, Raye, Mina and Lita.
"She's gone!" Serena cried and kissed Darien. Darien smiled. King Gereint and Queen Arianna ran over and hugged them both.
"I can't believe it!" Queen Arianna cried. She clung to Serena, weeping. King Gereint smiled.
"Is the threat really over?" King Gereint asked Darien. Darien glanced at Serena. She nodded.
"Yes!" Darien answered with a smile. King Gereint hugged Darien.
"I suppose now, we are going to have a wedding," Raye teased as she saw Serena and Darien gaze at each other lovingly. Serena blushed and tried to hide behind Queen Arianna, who was laughing. Darien smirked and yanked her out from behind Queen Arianna.
"I think so," Darien whispered. He dipped her back and kissed her soundly. Marietta was gone, and the Dark Arts were no longer a threat to anyone anymore, and Serena and Darien's lives together had just begun.
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The End . . . or is it?
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A\N: YAYAYAYAY! The story is done! Well, maybe. If anything is confusing, or doesn't sound right, tell me and I will fix it. I hope everyone liked it! Thank you so much for all your reviews! They mean so much to me and I really love to read them. Sorry it took so long to get this out. I couldn't decide on how to end it. Okay, I have a few poll questions for all my lovely readers. Review and tell me what you answered for the questions below! ^_^
Should there be a sequel? (If you answer no, then don't answer any of the other questions below)
YES No
If there is a sequel do you want Serena and Darien's wedding to be . . .
the next chapter to this story (I think the wedding should be in the sequel not in this story) at the end of the sequel (I like this answer ^_~) at the beginning of the sequel and have Serena's adventure be when she is married never
Who should the bad guy\girl (s) be in the sequel?
Prince Diamond Wise Man A minion – (Rubeus, Emerald, etc – specify which one if you pick this answer) Alan and Ann Some one else
Do you want a crossover? (just asking if you want one)
Yes – (then pick one of these – cardcaptors, star wars, tenchi muyo, other- specify) no
I might only use one of Serena's friends in the sequel so which one will it be?
Mina Lita Amy Raye None All New – specify
Should Serena be pregnant if the wedding is at the beginning of the sequel? Yes No
What should the plot be?
kidnapping of some one mystery of some sort some thing happens to Serena (not kidnapping) other - specify
Okay, that's it! Thank you so much for your reviews and take the poll and review for this chapter! I will open the poll for a week or so and begin the sequel if that's what everyone wants! Ja ne!
