Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon. Think you'd have figured that out by now… TT.TT;;
Title: Love Isn't Always Deadly
Author: baby bunnie
Rated: PG-13
Genre: Romance
Episode 5: Collision
A young man in his twenties knocked on a thick wooden door, bent over humbly. "Your Highness, would you like-"
"No." The soft, deadly voice sent shivers up his spine and he bowed deeper, nose brushing the tray in his hands. "Leave." His head shot up in horror at the edge in her voice as he staggered backwards before throwing away the tray to flee. The door opened and he covered his mouth in terror. A scream rang throughout the palace.
A young woman in her early eighteen's smiled lazily and sat up straight in the couch she had previously been laying on. "Must Mina always do that?" She drawled
A laugh beside her made her turn around, flipping her long, raven hair behind only to leave it trailing down to her waist. "I'm sure she did not mean it Raye." Amy rolled her eyes.
The door burst open. "You guys!" Mina laughed as she flung herself into the nearest couch. "There was this servant… and he was running…" She gasped between spasms of laughter.
Lita shook her head quietly as she entered after Mina, a small smile on her face. "Mina… you really shouldn't have. He was so frightened…" Lita couldn't help but grin. This was so like Mina. Not to scare, but to have fun. Lita knew that she could always count on Mina to cheer her up. "Wonder where Serenity is…?" She mused; eyes swept the grounds visible outside the glass panes.
The room's bubbly laughter and gossip talk stopped abruptly as thoughts directed to the young girl's well-being. "I'm sure she's fine." Lita heard Mina come up behind her and felt a hand on her shoulder.
"I sure hope so." Lita turned around, just in time to see Amy get up and walk towards the door. "Besides," She continued. "I don't think Darien would dare mess with her." Lita knew from Amy's stiff posture that she was angry about Darien's ridiculous decisions.
"Or he'll have you to deal with?" Lita shot, feeling her carefully hidden feelings finally break their wall. She saw Amy spin around in surprise. "What?" She challenged, stomping towards the frail girl. "He's the Lord…" She sneered. "Remember? Or did your clever brain finally expire?" Lita felt hot tears well up behind her eyes and stood, quivering as they trailed down her face.
Faintly, Lita heard a soft gasp from Amy. She knew that they had yet to see this side of her. She laughed bitterly. "Hell… I don't even know why I'm acting this way." She lied, not caring if they saw through her barrier. "All I know is that if Darien hurts our princess, he's gonna pay. And Amy, please don't make things worse. The more you try to stop Darien from loving Serenity, the more he's going to love her, so stop. Please… I love Serenity. I'm sure we all do. She was like a sister to me and- and I hate their relationship. Darien… he doesn't deserve her. She was fine the way she was… until he ruined it…" Lita shook her head in frustration before running out of the room, slamming the wooden door. She was so confused… she needed thinking space.
Amy was devastated. Even the tough Lita could break down uncontrollably like this because of Serenity and Darien's relationship… She wanted so badly to sob everything out like Lita. But she can't… she wouldn't. She was the calm one of the four girls, she had to keep her cool. Amy noticed Mina walking towards the door. "No." She said quietly, knowing that her voice would have stopped the blonde. "Leave her to think."
Raye was talking now, Amy realized faintly. "She's right Mina. I know you don't like the relationship between the Princess and our Lord. But do you really know why?"
Amy's head snapped up. Raye was right. Did she know why? Of course I know why! Her consciousness snapped angrily. She pointed that out audibly. Raye was nodding. "Uh-huh." She said. "And why is that?"
Amy plopped down on the couch angrily. Raye was going to break her barrier. "Because… BECAUSE!" She panted, fingers clutching the couch's side so hard her knuckles turned white.
"Amy!" Raye's sharp voice did it. "Just let it go. Let it out Amy, and then tell us why you hate them together."
Amy broke down. Tears flowed freely from her face as she sobbed into her arms, head tucked in. "I hate them because she's the princess! The last princess, the only heir to the throne of the Silver Millennium! I hate them because… because Darien wants to bring her over to this World." Understanding flooded Amy. "Darien wants to make her one of us… but… he can't… He can't, can he?" Everything was clear now, and she could see Raye nodding… and Mina, she was just staring off into space. Yes… Amy thought. Lita… she already knows, doesn't she? Raye was clever. She had figured it out a long time ago. It had all been a big mistake. Serenity had died, but she was almost immediately reborn. It had only been a couple of centuries. Why hadn't she noticed before? Amy smiled sadly. And Darien… will find out soon too. When he tries her.
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Serena froze at the sight of the clinging couple. Oh goddess… why are you doing this to me? How am I going to react now?
"You don't…" A deep chuckle sounded behind her.
Serena gritted her teeth. This was getting old. What right did he have to intrude on her private thoughts? How did she get into this mess in the first place? She made a mental note to destroy the girls later. She felt his touch on her wrist as it tightened and gripped her hand. She was flipped around like a rag doll and had a split second to look at cerulean eyes before she felt herself drawn into a fierce kiss.
I love you… I love you, I love you, I love you. Please… don't leave me again.
Serena felt herself being pulled into Darien's mind; she struggled for a second before she was enveloped by love. She wasn't aware when Darien pulled back slowly and looked at her with sad eyes. He was leaning close to her neck now, breathing words into her ears. "Will you…?"
Serena's head was swimming. Did she love him? Yes… She didn't realize she said that out loud. Sharp pain, then a moment of blindness, Serena felt herself being pulled into his world, a world of ecstasy.
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Serenity felt warmth spread through her body, leaving a tingling sensation behind. It was hopeless… she was caught in his spell like a trapped bird. Her hands clutched his shirt desperately as an arm snaked its way around his neck. She wasn't expecting her first kiss like this… no, no, no… it wasn't right… She jerked violently, pulling away from the man's inviting warmth. Serenity knew that this was her chance to get away, so she ran. But, born with clumsiness, she tripped on the first step and fell, thudding on the dusty ground. Expecting Endymion to laugh at her, she bowed her head and tried to hide the tears. Why did he make her feel this way? She was confused.
Serenity felt him closing in the second she fell and shivered, not wanting to face him. Arms slid themselves around her waist and pulled her lithe figure into an embrace. She felt Endymion's chin resting lightly on her shoulder, his hot breath on her cheek. Reluctantly, she turned around to face him, furiously scrubbing the tears away and unconsciously leaving her face with spots of brown dirt.
He was staring at her, eyes tense and observing her every move. She shivered. "Will you stop staring at me?" She gasped. She didn't mean to say that out loud. Well… what's done is done… She sighed inwardly and spoke again, "What's your problem anyway? Who gave you permission to kiss me? You can't just go up to someone and kiss them!"
He was half gaping at her. Smirking, Serenity crawled up, pleased with herself. She was pulled down again. Another kiss, and another, and another. A sigh. Of content. She couldn't think anymore. She collapsed against his chest, eyes closed, listening to his heartbeat. A thought emerged from the back of her mind. I know you… Yes… She did know him. From Before. This was new. It felt good too. Her mind wandered away from the butterfly kisses he was planting on her neck. Then he pulled away. Serenity frowned and looked up at him.
"I have something…" He was whispering in her ear. "Meet me here under the willow tree at the next moon."
Serenity raised an eyebrow despite their position. "Why? Why can't you tell me now? It'll be hard to sneak out, you know?"
"Trust me…" He gave a quick peck on the lips and stood up. "This… relationship… it's forbidden. No one must know about this, yes?" He looked at her questioningly.
She frowned but nodded. "I never said I liked you." She stood up and dusted off her skirts. Serenity saw him grinning stupidly out of the corner of her eye. "What?"
"Maybe so…" He responded and bent forward to kiss her.
Serenity pushed him away. "Don't think that just because I let you kiss me you can take advantage of that. I'll never like someone like you." She sniffed and turned around, threading her way between the mulch and trees. She stopped and ran back to where Endymion was still standing and kissed him. "I'll be here." She ran.
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I know this is really short but school is really affecting my usual posting schedule. I'll try to get the next chap out as soon as possible but I'm not promising anything. Also, I revised the first chapter of this story. If you want to, you can check it out. The mailing list is still open so if you want to have an update on my stories, leave your email with me. Love you all! 3 -Danielle