Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon, I wish I did but I don't, nor do I own any of the characters from the show, but I am bound to add others that come from my warpped imagination so they DO belong to me, as does this story line.

Not What I Seem

Chapter seven

Street lights lit the streets as a dark figure walked slowly along the pavement. His ebony hair had fallen into his eyes as he stared at the ground upon which he walked hoping no one was in his way for him to bump into. Of course there would be no one there at this hour. Walking along the pavement, with nothing to light his way apart from the few cars that would pass every now and then.

His mind kept drifting to his angel, she had looked so sad at lunch, like she was lost in old memories. He hated that she was obviously hurting but would not let him close enough to help. Day by day he was falling harder for her, her smile, her eyes, and her laugh (although he heard it rarely), he loved everything about her.

"Darien."

He looked up searching for the owner of the voice calling his name and his eyes came upon the club. He was shocked at how long he had been walking but smile at Nephrite who had seen him and crossed the street to the door.

"Hey Neph, quiet night aye?"

The other man smiled at him and nodded.

"Yea Dare, it isn't usually this quiet, but considering the full moon, maybe it's a good thing. It usually brings out the weirdos."

The two laughed and they both wondered into the club where Malachite was behind the bar talking and laughing with Andrew. The two looked up and waved Darien and Nephrite over to them. Andrew smiled at his best friend noticing he didn't look too happy.

"Hey man. What's up? Haven't seen you since the club the other night. Saw you and Serena were hitting it off pretty well"

The other guys laughed and nodded at Andrew's comment.

Darien looked down at the comment and instantly the guys around him stopped laughing. Andrew put a hand on his shoulder and nodded in understanding.

"So it didn't go as well as you had hoped?"

The dark haired man shrugged and grabbed the drink that was placed in front of him and smiled in thanks to Malachite. Darien started to explain what had happened, he wasn't the sort of guy to kiss and tell so he skimmed over details that the others didn't need to know.

….

"…so yea she pretty much kicked me out, I thought everything was going great, she seemed really happy till we sat down to lunch"

#FLASHBACK#

Darien knew when she smiled at him that something had changed. She had stoped using that smile after he had joined her in the shower earlier that morning.

"Darien, I'm not feeling too well, I think I'm tired, you wouldn't mind if we cut our evening short now would you?"

She didn't look at him; instead she stared at the floor, he knew she was lying jus to get rid of him. He shrugged knowing that arguing with her was pointless he wouldn't get anywhere with her at the moment he may as well give her some space.

"Sure Sere, as long as you're sure you're going to be ok, I don't mind leaving you to get some sleep."

With that he pushed himself away from the table and went to pick up his plate,

"Just leave that Darien; the maid will clean up, just go."

He walked towards her and leaned in to kiss her goodbye, instead she turned her head and he kissed her cheek lightly.

It hurt him when she turned her head and when he looked back at her, he made sure she knew.

"Goodbye Darien."

He gave a slight bow. "Goodbye Serena."

With that he turned his back on her and walked out of the room with out turning back.

The guys looked at their friend with sympathy in their eyes. They knew he had fallen hard for the girl he hardly knew.

Andrew patted his friend on the back and smiled reassuringly.

"Look man, I've known Sere for a long time now, you need to give her some space. There's more to her then can be seen and if you push her to much she will push you even further away. Slow down and give her time. I know she is known for breaking guy's hearts but after listening to what happened; it's obvious that she likes you. Give her a chance Dare, there's a lot you don't know about her, she'll come around, I'm sure of it."

Darien smiled back at Drew.

"Thanks man. You're probably right; I'll just give her some time."

He threw down another drink then stared at the empty glass sitting before him. Instantly it was filled and he swallowed it quickly.

"Alright guys, I'm outta here, have to get up early tomorrow, can't afford to sit here and get silly with you three, have a good night guys."

With that he walked out of the club and hailed a taxi. Unable to find his keys to his apartment he had the driver take him to Diamonds mansion for the night. He paid the driver and walked up the exquisite stairs and into the front door. He was greeted with the unfortunate sight of Diamond sitting on one of the large chairs waiting for him.

"Welcome home brother."

Darien smirked,

"You look unhappy Diamond, last night not go as planned?"

Diamond narrowed his eyes as he looked upon the young man he half considered a brother.

"Don't rub it in, she'll be mine, she just doesn't know it yet."

Darien laughed, the alcohol giving him more confidence then he would normally have around the older man. Diamond's family had given him everything and could just as easily take it all away and Darien could not risk that just yet.

"You think rather highly of yourself don't you Diamond, what if she doesn't want anything to do with you. Finally someone might see you for the asshole we all know you are."

Darien moved away from the door and further into the room, sitting down on the chair opposite he crossed his legs and looked at Diamonds reactions to his comment.

"You are on dangerous ground Darien, I always get what I want and this girl is no exception. She will be mine, just watch me."

With that he stood up and started to walk off leaving Darien.

Darien laughed again and stood up following Diamond into his office.

"I call your bluff. You'll never have her. Rumour is that she has fallen for someone else, she is out of even your reach so give up."

Diamond studied his brother in front of him, considering whether he was telling the truth or not. It was evident he had been drinking so he paid no attention to most of what he said, but he had become interested in the drunk mans babble once he started offering information on Serenity.

"I don't believe you Darien; go to bed before you fall down."

Darien shrugged and started to walk off.

"Fine then, your loss, I really don't care whether you get her or not. I was just giving you a heads up."

He walked out of the office and started up the soft carpeted stairs. He knew that he had drunk too much but he wouldn't allow himself to fall down until he reached the security of his soft bed. He turned at the sound of Diamond's footsteps coming out of the office.

"If you're right and she has indeed fallen for someone then I will find out when I try to spend more time with her."

Darien looked up in interest.

"I suppose so. Where are you going with this Diamond?"

The blonde smirked and walked up a few stairs so he was eye to eye with Darien.

"I'm saying that you're wrong and that Serenity will be no harder to get into my bed then any other whore I have bedded. She will love me and no other man will get in my way."

Darien shrugged, not wanting to show his knowledge of the man in love with Serenity.

"Fine then Diamond, good luck with that, you're on. You really should stop making bets you're gonna lose."

With that he turned his back once more and walked up the stairs towards his bedroom.

Once within the enclosure of his room and walked into the shower and turned the hot water on and stood under the spray. Images of him and Serenity together flashed before his eyes and he let out a moan.

"Serenity."

He closed his eyes and let the warm water run over his naked body; soothing his nerves and making his head stop spinning. He knew drinking wasn't the best idea; it never really agreed with him but never really stopped him from doing it. He moaned again imagining himself under her hands, her name once again escaped his lips and he put his hand on the cold tap, turning the cold water all the way on her opened his eyes; shocked at the sudden change but needing it as his excitement was obvious.

He groaned and stepped out of the freezing water and made his way to his bed. Pulling on a pair of pants he lay on his bed and allowed himself to drift to sleep.

Diamond sat at his large desk in his personal office. Darien knew more then he was telling, although he thanked God that the guy was drunk. He doubted Darien would have told him anything otherwise. He let out a heavy breath and took off his suit jacket hanging it loosely on the back of his large chair. Reaching into his pocket he pulled out a small piece of paper with a phone number on it. He picked up the phone and dialled the number, waiting for it to answer he poured himself a glass of scotch to calm his mind. He took a sip and the phone on the other end was answered.

"Hello?"

He cringed at the voice on the other end, wishing to god he didn't have to stoop to this level.

"Beryl?"

The sound of her name from his lips made him want to choke and he held back the desire to throw up.

"Diamond, I was expecting you to ring sooner. I'm guessing you want my help with the young Serenity Celeste?"

I should have expected her knowing why I was ringing; this isn't going to be easy.

"Hello Beryl, yes well your proposition caught my interest."

She laughed to herself on the other end. Of course she had known he was going to ring. He wanted Serenity and she wanted to bring her down. Nothing would please her more then to see Serenity squirm.

"How can I help you then Diamond?"

He smiled, Serenity was all his.

"Serenity left the club with a dark haired man the other night; I want to know who he is. I have it on good authority that our lovely Miss Celeste has fallen in love with him; take care of him Beryl and I will pay you whatever you want for your services."

She accepted him proposal and hung up the phone thinking to herself on the best possible way to find out information on Serenity. Flipping through the first few pages she scanned the names as they came up, groaning she skipped several pages and stopped when a name jumped out at her.

She smiled evilly as she thought of what was to come.

"Brilliant."

With that she dialled the phone. It was answered quickly by the person on the other end.

Not wasting anytime on introductions Beryl got down to business.

"Sapphire, I have a job for you…"

#MEANWHILE#

The clock read almost 5:00am. The talking has stopped hours before hand and they slept in shifts. Each girl took turns watching their sleeping friend. Long ago had she stopped tossing and turning and now slept quietly.

Outside the rain fell heavily, the night had become dreary and due to the storm they had been forced to burn candles all night.

A small moan stirred the four girls who jumped up and gathered around the blonde on the bed. Raye and Ami sat near her feet while Lita held her hand and Mina pushed her golden hair away from her face. The girls had called Mina once they realised how serious the situation had become, calling her home from her weekend away with Andrew gossip had been neglected due to worry about their friend.

#FLASHBACK#

After a few rings the phone was answered.

"Hello?"

The blonde yawned, although now late in the afternoon her and Andrew had spent the day in bed together and had both fallen asleep due to exhaustion.

"Mina, it's Ami, can you meet us at Serena's? There's something wrong and we need you."

Worry crossed the blonde's features as all signs of sleep disappeared.

"Of course Ami, I'll be there as soon as I can."

Picking up her clothes from around the room Mina dressed herself being as quiet as possible trying not to wake the sleeping form in the bed.

Walking over to the table in the middle of the room she picked up a piece of paper and a pen and started writing.

Dearest Andrew,

Sorry I was not here to see you wake. I got a call from the girls and there is something wrong with Serenity.

I must go to her, she needs me.

Thankyou for everything.

I Love You.

Mina.

Signing her name she folded the paper and placed it on her pillow where she was sure he would find it when he woke. She rushed out the door and drove off towards the mansion where her cousin and best friend lived.

The rain started coming down by the time she arrived, and by the time she got inside her clothes were drenched right through. Her white dressing gown clung to her body heavily, like a second skin and her wavy blonde hair now hung limply down her back dripping on the carpet as she followed the halls towards Serenity's bedroom.

Not bothering to knock she opened the door to be greeted with the awful sight of Serenity tossing around on her bed, tears streaming down her face and three girls sitting next to her with lost looks on their faces. They had run out of ideas to help their friend. Ami had resorted to giving her a sedative and all they could now do was wait for it to take effect.

Dropping her bag she rushed to the girls' side. A tear made its way from her blue eyes. Brushing some hair from Serenity's face she asked the girls what happened.

"We just found her like this. She called me earlier asking for some company tonight and I thought we should all make a girls' night out of it."

#BACK TO PRESENT#

Mina was pulled from her thoughts as Serena stirred again. Her eyes blinked as she took in her surroundings. A yawn overtook her body as the last few hours of restless sleep caught up with her. She looked at the girls sitting around her on the bed.

"Hey guys, what are you doing here?"

They looked shocked at her question, as Ami handed her a drink while she sat herself up against a pile of fluffy pillows.

OMG!!! I'm alive and have finally updated. I'm SO SO SO SO sorry that it has taken me so long. I know I promised quicker updates but that horrible writers block came back and it took a while for me to come up with something to write. I know it isn't as long as I like my chpaters to be but unfortunatly it can't really be helped. I hope you all like it, I might revise it but for now it will stay.

Please review. I live on reviews and everyone who has reviewed had fueled my ambition to update. If I don't get enough I'm just going to leave it because it is taking alot of effort to update this when it seems as if very few people are reading.

Anywayz next chapter will be out as soon as I can get it out. R&R pretty please.

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