One of A Kind Princess

By: SailorKittyMoon

Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon

Rated: PG-13

Chapter 2

Summary: Everyone believes Raye is the Moon Princess they have been searching for. Darien's true identity is revealed as being the Prince of Earth. Will Serena's true form appear before it's too late?

Serena ran as fast as her feet could carry her towards Raye's place. Surprise, surprise, she was gonna be late again! Just on cue, her communicator started beeping. Already knowing who it was and what the message was about she quickly opened it, continuing to head for her former destination.

"Where are you Meatball Head? You're 20mins-" she was cut off as Serena decided to interrupt.

"I'm on my way Raye. Sorry I got a little held up," and with that said she hung up. God, she was tired of listening to her banter everyday.

As she neared the steps of the Shrine, she could make out the figures of the rest of the girls. She was surprised to notice that Darien wasn't there.

"Serena where were you this time?" Amy asked her in a soft voice as she approached them.

Serena gave a small smile, "A little trouble at home but it's sorted out. Anyways, what's the meeting 'bout?"

"Well Serena …" Raye started, not wanting to continue, "Here's the problem! You know how you've been our leader for so long and all-"

Serena cut her off, "You're the Princess, and therefore the new leader. You don't have to explain."

Raye gave a grateful smile, "It's only because I wasn't meant to be a Senshi in the first place. And since Luna reckons I'm really powerful and all, I think I could be a lot of help as leader, not that you weren't."

"I understand Raye. Congratulation."

"You're makin' me feel worse now!"

"Sorry! Anyhow, I was expectin' Darien to be here. What happened?" Serena asked.

"Actually we did invite him but, I think he's a little late," Raye said, and then looked at Serena with a sheepish smile, "I couldn't be so rude to him. He'd take it personally."

Serena got an evil smile on her face, "You know so much 'bout him already. What have you been doing together? I bet you weren't even 'watching' the movie at the cinema."

"Honestly we're not that bad!" the comment received a laugh from everyone in the group.

Just then a sleek, black Porsche slid up at the bottom of the stairs. And out stepped an irresistibly gorgeous man, with dark ebony hair sticking up seductively from a recent shower, and his tanned skin shone out in the sun giving him a dark mysterious look. Dressed in loose beige combats and a tight, dark top, he was the epitome of sex-on-legs. He walked up lazily, like he had all the time in the world, and gave them all a heavy-lidded grin.

Serena's breath caught in her throat as she saw her worst enemy coming towards them. He was smiling for a change, a proper smile. Turning around she saw Raye smiling back at him. She felt a cold jab; no doubt she was jealous. But it was Raye's destiny not hers, as much as she hated the guts of the fuckin' guy, she longed for him. Not only as Tuxedo Mask but also as Darien. Hard to believe but she'd always had feelings for him. She tried to deny them but after a lot of thought she'd realised that she was madly- no it definitely couldn't be love. Love was what Raye and Darien had, she could never have it. Maybe it was just desire or lust. No doubt though, she wanted him.

"Hey!" he greeted in his smooth deep voice. He turned towards Serena and gave her his signature half smile before turning towards Raye and giving her a hug, "Hi babe."

"Hi," she greeted back. On the other hand, Serena had a confused look on her face. What was that all about? He just smiled at me. He didn't call me Meatball Head and he didn't even kiss Raye in front of us.

"Hi to you Meatball Head," he said after awhile, she groaned, it was too good to last.

"Hello to you too," she answered back.

"What? No smart come backs?" he asked teasingly, and then smirked, "Looks like you're losing your touch sweetheart."

Oblivious to him, but Serena's heart started beating a mile a second. Calm down girl, he just said sweetheart that's it. He probably does that to loads of girls. Mustering up her remaining dignity, she managed to speak out. "I'm trying to be nice to my friend's boyfriend."

Darien gave a noticeable cringe, "Some things change for the better I guess!" he whispered into her ear as they all made their way inside. Serena twisted her neck to look at him, and to her surprise their faces were mere inches apart. She self-consciously licked her lips, Darien's gaze darkened as his eyes roamed to her lips; he ran his tongue along his own in return. Looking back at her eyes he gave her another half-smile before heading back towards Raye's side, leaving a dumbfounded Serena behind. The man was sure as hell confusing her now!

As they each took their places, Serena was surprised to notice only one empty place left. It was the love seat, and seated on it was Darien. It was probably saved for Raye who was right now standing in front of the room. But, where the hell was she supposed to sit then? She looked around the room, everyone was seated comfortably, and oh god this was turning into such a tiring day. She turned towards Raye, "Hey, you gonna tell 'em exactly what you told me right?"

"Yeah, actually. But there are some issues we need to discuss."

"What sorta issues?"

"Well, like what sort of tactics we need to improve and all. You know what I mean?"

"Yeah I guess, but as you can see. I'm kinda seat less right now."

"What's wrong with the one next to Darien? I'm sure he can leave you alone for the period of the meeting, can't you sweetheart?" she asked giving him a pleading look.

"I can try," he answered, with whole different intentions to what Raye had in mind. Sure, he had to admit, he was acting very peculiarly, and no wonder he'd scared Serena so much that she was afraid to even sit next to him. But, it wasn't entirely his fault. Not only had she been turning him on a lot lately but she looked even more adorable and sexy just standing there looking all confused that he couldn't help himself. His head was in a right muddle, here he was, the Prince of Earth, Raye seemingly the Princess with whom he had fallen in love with a 1000 years ago. And now he was acquiring feelings for non-other than Meatball Head. That was enough to drive a man insane! He had to keep his feelings in check and now that she was gonna sit next to him, definitely touching, how was he meant to control himself?