Welcome back to another chapter of Nobility. Sorry about the long wait. I haven't been able to find a lot of time lately for anything like reading or writing. I'm hardly home, but I am still capable of squeezing out a chapter on Mondays!.

I hope you guys like this chapter… lots of hostility… let me tell you. Whew… well I'm off, got me a hot engagement to upkeep…

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Chapter seventeen:

News and a Fainting Spell

Will you come to paradise with me?

The question woke her up, as it infiltrated her dreams. Opening her eyes, Serena smiled lazily up at the face mere inches from her own. "What?" she managed through a yawn, unable to grasp the question he had asked.

"Will you come to paradise with me," he asked again.

Serena stared up at him questioningly. Was he really wanting her to come? The memory of last night worked its way into her thoughts. Paradise, she wondered. Last night she had claimed that nothing was holding her back. The news of the lies her life had been made out of, put proof behind her thoughts.

How could she live in a world, where everyone had deceived her. Even her own mother had kept the truth from her!

Her silent confession last night echoed in her mind, as she stared up into a pair of beautiful blue eyes. Am I really willing to give up what I have here? To follow him wherever he wants to go? It was a scary thought. But not nearly as frightening as the thought of never seeing him again.

Snaking her arms around his neck, she leaned up towards him to nuzzle his neck. "Yes," she whispered against his skin. She had spent nearly six weeks away from her home, away from her friends and families. Nothing was holding her here.

When she pulled back, she let out a yelp, when he crushed himself against her, his lips claiming hers almost aggressively. She closed her eyes, her body arching up beneath his.

He pulled back panting, his eyes nearly glowing as they wandered over her. "Kiba," she started, feeling an emotion burning a hole through her throat. A sting of tears had her eyes glazing over since she refused to let them fall. "I lov-"

"Serena," came another voice that managed to tear them apart. Blinking, Serena stared at the tall woman who stood in the tiny clearing. Her short blonde hair was grazed by a breeze, the bangs falling into amused eyes. While the rest of her gave off the impression of impatience and anger, her eyes told another story.

Kiba was already moving. With his wounds healed from the full moon the night before, he felt ready to fight. He crouched in front of Serena, his eyes turning gold.

Sitting up, Serena flushed with embarrassment. Where are my clothes, she thought, as more heat flooded her cheeks.

Haruka found what the other girl was looking for, and tossed the smaller blonde her clothes. "I'm not here for you wolf," she said darkly. She regarded the white beast with a snarl.

Serena dressed quickly, and managed to stand in front of Kiba before he decided to use Haruka as a new chew toy. "No Kiba, its okay," she said while kneeling down in front of him. She rubbing his neck, her fingers sliding through his white fur.

Leaning forward, she kissed his nose. "You like this don't you," she said, when she found a certain spot that had him closing his eyes in pure bliss. "I'll have to remember that," she said mostly to herself.

With one final scratch, she stood to look at Haruka.

The older woman was standing with her arms folded over her chest, an impatient look crossing her features. "I need to have my brother take a look at you Serena. He's a doctor," she explained briskly.

Serena frowned at this. "Why," she asked carefully. Why would she need to see a doctor? I feel perfectly fine, she thought. Haruka lifted a brow. "Serena it would be wise you spoke with my brother. There are things he needs to talk to you about," she said evasively.

"All right," the small blonde relented.

The older woman jerked her head in the direction she had come from. "He's right out there waiting. It shouldn't take long."

She moved forward, passing the older blonde. Not saying a word, she pushed a limb out of her way, but hesitated. Looking back, she locked eyes with Kiba.

Had she really started to say what she thought she was. Before Haruka had interrupted her? No, she chided. She couldn't possibly, right? Tilting her head, she studied the gorgeous creature. His golden eyes held hers while he made a move to follow her.

"No Kiba," Haruka said, as she took a step, and blocked Serena from him.

Hurt, Serena turned away and started out of the grove of trees. Why is she acting like this, she thought bitingly. She must have clearly missed something, something vital.

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Haruka regarded the beast before her. With a patronizing snort, she turned her back on him. Her arms moved to cross themselves over her middle.

Looking at him from over her shoulder, she sent him a withering stare. "I'm sure your as unhappy to be in my company as I am in yours," she said as a greeting. "But for the moment, we will both have to deal with it."

She turned her head away and stared off in the direction Serena had disappeared to. How much time is left, she wondered with a slight frown. Cant be too much longer.

Pivoting on her feet suddenly, she directed her eyes soling on the white wolf. Disgusting beast, she thought sourly. How dare he put his filthy paws on Tsuki's daughter. With a great deal of wills and time, Haruka managed to rein her temper back under control.

With eyes burning, she snapped, "You know as well as I do that she cannot go with you." At his blank stare, she dropped her arms and placed her hands on her hips. "She wouldn't survive the trip, and you know that," she chastised.

Narrowing her eyes, she moved towards him, her strides almost mocking him. Mangy mutt, she insulted silently. Her eyes took in his tensed form. Degrading mongrel. Haruka drew in a sharp breath, as if the very sight of him made her sick.

Time for the low blow, she thought with a smirk. She paused several feet from him, her stance displaying her authority.

"You know what an abomination it would be. A Noble and a wolf," she said cheekily. She watched his golden eyes widen at this factor of news. The wolf changed into that of his human form, and the boy slowly stood. "What do you mean," he asked, his voice sounding weary.

Haruka curled her lips, her eyes shinning with mirth. Yes this will truly drive him away for good, she gloated. "Exactly what I said, wolf," she sneered. "But then you probably never knew. Serena is a Noble," she said, her tone sounding as if it was the most obvious thing.

At seeing his startled expression, she felt a slight pressure in her chest. "So you can see what a waste this truffle is," she explained. "Why don't you follow your nose, as the saying goes, and track down your precious Cheza." Turning back from him, she started back towards the trees. "Leave Serena alone and go find your paradise, wol-"

She was cut off by a scream.

Jerking her head to attention, she studied the trees for a second.

"Serena…"

The boy behind her reverted into his wolf form, and leaped into action. Whirling around, Haruka reached to her side, and pulled out her trusty blade. Holding it firmly with one hand, she caught the wolf by surprise.

"Not so fast," she said.

Pointing the end of her blade at the wolf's throat, she repeated, "Leave Serena alone. Go look for your Flower Maiden and find your paradise," Haruka ordered. "Leave Serena be, she has a duty she must fulfill and you will not interfere."

When he didn't leave, but only lower his head and growl menacingly, Haruka arched her blade. She swung it at his head, nearly hitting him.

The wolf leaped back, his feet skidding across the grass when he landed. He snarled, his lips curling back from his teeth.

Haruka scoffed, her disgust clear. "As much as I would love to cut your head right off," she sneered. "But I have dire engagements to attend to."

Then above them, a ship floated across the clearing. A metal contraption lowered, to reveal her oldest brother. Jumping aboard, she pulled herself up next to him. Below, the wolf leaped and managed to catch part of himself on the landing.

Snarling, Haruka kicked him, sending the white wolf back to the ground below. She looked down, her eyes watching him closely, as the landing lifted and entered the ship.

"That was telling him gently," her older brother inquired, when the landing came to a full stop. Pulling her self out of the lift, she grunted. "Oh shut it Kunzite," she snapped. "At least I didn't cut his head off." she stalked ahead of him, hoping to put distance between herself and her infuriating brother.

The older man chuckled. "Well yes at least that didn't happen," he commented wryly.

With a frustrated shout, Haruka left the hanger in search of some peace and quiet. Following close behind her, was the laughing form of her older brother, Kunzite.

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"Why the hell am I here!" Serena screamed, her eyes blazing with hatred. She threw her hand out and knocked over the contents on the table.

Visibly fuming, she regarded the older man. The bastard, she thought with malice. He had no right!

She stalked towards him, her intent to do him bodily harm, when the door to the room she was locked in, opened. Pausing in her steps forward, she jerked her head around to see who had decided to join them. Her eyes flared at the sight of the familiar blonde haired Noble.

Gritting her teeth, her hands formed fists at her sides.

Zoicite, or who the man from before had claimed himself to be, sighed in relief. "It's about time you showed up Jade," the doctor commented.

The blonde chuckled, his brows lifting in amusement. "Too hot to handle," he inquired, with a jerk of his head in her direction.

Feeling her anger rise a notch, she grabbed the closest thing next to her. Her intent was clearly to throw it to the easiest person. "Now Serena," the doctor began. "You should really calm yourself."

Outraged, Serena threw the heavy book at his head. "Calm down!" she shouted. "You kidnap me and you expect me to calm down!" She was beyond rational. Her emotions where playing havoc on her mind.

The door to the room slid open again. "Actually yes Serena," came a third voice.

Lifting her eyes to the newcomer, she easily recognized the man who had helped her escape Jagara's ship. "You," she muttered dangerously. He nodded in greeting, the corner of his mouth lifting.

"You helped me escape, only to capture me again? What the hell is wrong with you people," she asked, looking at the three who were in the room with her.

Kunzite shook his head sadly. "My intent was never to recapture you, Serena," he said in away to explain himself. "You just made it too difficult to keep a close eye on you from a distance."

"Keep an eye on me," she echoed incredulously. "Who said I wanted you to keep an eye on me!" Feeling her temper rising again, she swung around to search for something else to throw.

"Serena please, you must relax," Zoicite began, sounding concerned.

Turning her dark eyes on him, she asked through gritted teeth, "Give me one good reason, Why. I. Should. Relax." she asked, emphasizing each word.

It was Kunzite who answered her. "Because its not good for the baby."

Serena stiffened, the object in her hand falling from her lax fingers. She slowly, and methodically turned to look at him. "My what," she asked sounding rather deflated.

"Your baby," the older man repeated calmly.

The blonde nodded numbly, her tongue sliding out to wet her dry lips. All three men leaped into action, when her eyes rolled upward and she crumbled to the ground.

Zoicite, being the closest to her, managed to break her fall by catching her. "Well that went rather well," he said irritably. Kunzite shrugged, his face creased with a frown as he studied the fainted blonde.

Jadeite smirked, his eyes filled with mirth. "Hey at least she calmed down," he said with amusement dripping from his voice.

Zoicite only rolled his eyes in reply, as he hefted the blonde, he laid her down on the table. Turning to his oldest brother, he asked, "Now what?"

The taller man sighed, his wide shoulders slumping in slight defeat. "Now we wait," he answered simply. He turned, and left the room. Jadeite followed him silently, leaving the doctor alone with his patient. Zoicite sighed as he watched them leave.

Wonderful, he thought impatiently. Crossing his arms over his chest, he hoped this wouldn't take too long. "This might turn out to be a long day after all," he muttered, before leaving the room as well.

He might as well get a bite to eat while he waited.

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Now what did I say, lots of hostility, and oh yea the truth is out… poor Serena. When is life going to dish something else besides more surprises..

Poor Poor Serena.

More excitement to come, I promise!

Reviews:

Flame Ivy Moon: Hmm now there is a question… Well, its obvious he's on the phone talking to someone who is giving out orders. (I'm going to be vague as possible so I don't give too much away). If you really look at the things he says, and the subtle hints I throw at you in this chapter. After getting over the fact that his job has changed, he goes off about someone screwing up… Now when he hangs up with whoever is giving him orders, its quite obvious as to who calls him… Mister Screw up… now if you really look at this part of the chapter, you'd see that the person he's on the phone with knows what's going on… the whole thing with Darien, Molly, and the two phone calls leads up to a later chapter, which will clear up as to what Darien's new job is… I hope that helps, I don't want to give the plot away…

BlueFrost: I know, I was a little vague about the other wolves. Kiba had the guys go after Cheza and Blue when he realized that the Flower Maiden and Serena weren't going in the same direction anymore. The guys came in briefly in a later chapter. Who do you mean not mentioned?

Raepan: Awww I missed out on the Fair this year… went on a House Boat trip instead. Yea tell me how that went…

dark-solder-Saturn: For this story I wanted to try something that is hardly ever used. Putting Serena and Co, into another show without adding the background and stuff. I wanted to try putting an average person into turmoil…

Concrete Tenshi: lol Darien who?… thanks, I tried real hard at this story, and worked on it till I finished. I'm quite pleased with the ending. But still not sure on whether to add another chapter that produces a reunion with everyone… The baby? Nope not the way I end the story… not a problem at all.

Rayne StarDust: Nope this isn't the end yet. This story has like over twenty chapter. I've got plenty more to add, don't you worry…

Blackrosebunny: I'm not done yet, not by a long shot. As for the others, they will show up too.

Well I'm off, you guys have a wonderful weekend!