Chapter 5 -The Silver Lady

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Author's Notes: Okay this is a short chapter but I hope you still enjoy it. Please make sure you review so that I may continue with this Story.and sorry it took so long for this chapter to come out.

These characters are not owned by me. I am just borrowing them to make this story.

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Pluto stood in front of her, her hair faintly rustling from the breeze that came from the open window that Serena had not noticed before until this moment.

"Princess Serenity." Pluto acknowledged with a faint bow.

Serena closed her eyes at her words. "I am NOT Princess Serenity!" she whispered angrily trying not to wake her parents.

Pluto nodded in understanding and replied, "I am sorry, Serena. I know the battle that is being fought within you. However you must remember that you are Princess Serenity."

Pluto kneeled before Serena and put her hand on the others shoulder. At the feel of Pluto's touch, Serena's eyes opened and revealed her agonizing torment to the time soldier. Pluto's eyes widened and removed her hand slowly. Two faint tears rolled down Serena's cheek, as her hands came up automatically to brush them away.

Smiling faintly Serena said, "I know who I am Pluto, even though there were many times I tried to run away from it, or ignored it. However, where was it written that I had to re-become her? Mother told me.I mean Queen Serenity told me that save the memories of how Darien and I meant to each other, she made sure that the sailor scouts and I would remember nothing to make it easier to have a normal.well.almost normal lives."

"And your question is why these memories are happening now?" Pluto finished for her.

Serena could only nod.

"Princess.you know my loyalty is to you and the Moon Kingdom. However I have been given a job that involves.non-interference at times. I am unable to tell you what the future holds but I can say this. There is a reason for everything that happens. Especially with you future queen and the other sailors." Pluto stated firmly as she stood up again and made her way to the window.

"Why are you here then speaking with me if you cannot interfere now?" Serena asked suspiciously.

Pluto sighed and turned around and replied, "Listen and remember and the answers will come to you. And remember everything that happens, happens for a reason."

Serena bolted up from her seating position in a heartbeat. "Its coming isn't it?"

The time guardian looked at the future Queen and only smiled faintly before jumping out and disappearing into the night.

Serena continued to stare at the spot that just a few minutes ago Pluto was standing there.

What did she mean that the answers would come? At that Serena's thoughts turned to the nightmare she had awaked from.

Could the young man from her dreams, the one in the dark cloak and amber eyes be the one that is causing her not to change.or Rae without her visions.no something else was missing.

Serena walked to the window and peered into the star filled sky. There hadn't been any attacks from this new enemy. The only evidence had been her problem and Rae's vision. Could it be a premonition of what lies ahead?

"I know this enemy. So why can't I remember?" she whispered to herself.

Slowly Serena turned around, shut the light and returned to her memory filled slumber.



Sailor Pluto again as she had at Darien's apartment waited until the lights were out before she completely left. Pluto sighed heavily at the strain she was feeling. She could have hinted to the princess at what was happening. However it was all she could to help Serena the way she did. The force that was threatening them had eyes everywhere and could still feel their eyes watching and waiting. At least she managed to tell Darien something about the enemy and that might help Serena to discover the truth.

Looking up the starry night above she took some comfort from her guardian planet that at least her trip wasn't a total disaster. Looking back down to the now darkened chamber of Serena's, Pluto contemplated. How did they manage to gain so powerful as to watch the Princess? The child had been protected from an early age not to be detected especially in her Human form. That was how Queen Serenity arranged it. Shaking her head in dismay she thought, "I will discover how the enemy managed to break into the time vortex. I, the time guardian, will be watching."



From within a dark filled chamber, a dark cloaked figure with his glowing amber eyes stared faintly into a glowing crystal mirror. "Soon my dear one, you shall be mine."

"I do not want to intrude my Lord. However the second phase of your plan is ready. Do you wish me to precede?" a female voice came from another figure that was standing in the doorway, dressed in silvery armour.

The amber eyes lifted from the mirror as Serena's form disappeared and the mirror's glow faded. "You know I do not like to be interrupted especially during these times." The dark cloaked figure replied calmly. Though his voice was steady and calm the other could not help but hear the icily steel of his voice and the anger just underneath the calmness.

"The first phase of my plan has been successful. Those pathetic guardians do not know what is happening, thanks to my little block on the visionary. And before they can figure it out, Princess Serenity will be mine." He said to himself, not taking any notice to his servant who was still awaiting her Lord's orders.

For many moments the dark figure stared off into space as if recalling a long ago memory. "Yes. You may proceed with the second phase. However be warned Lexa, be careful as you not harm Serenity. She is my ultimate goal. Oh and Lexa." he stated as the silvery armoured figure turned to walk out of the chamber but stopped at the sound of his voice. "Make my revenge sweet and lasting."

The lady dressed in silver tossed her silver white hair back and smiled to her lord. "Do not fear my Lord. Your revenge shall indeed taste sweet and silvery to your lips when I get done."

"Good." He smiled his amber eyes glowing at what will take place.





The next day brought sunshine and clear skies to the people of Tokyo. Darien had been called to the library to finish a project he had been working on with others. Darien had called Serena in the morning and told her about his late night visitor and Serena had told him that she had received a visit as well. He mentioned what Pluto had told him and Serena questioned him as to why hadn't Pluto told her about it.

Darien looked down to his library book to try and concentrate on the project that his group needed to finish. His group had all gone to collect books to finish their research before typing it all up, so he was left alone deep in thought not on his book but on his love.

What was the reason why Pluto didn't tell her? Serena had also explained that besides the warning she gave, Pluto really didn't tell her anything that she already didn't know. Darien felt that Serena was also about to tell him something more but she hesitated on the phone. Not wanting to close her off completely, he let it go and explained to her that he will meet her and the others later in the afternoon. Looking again down to his notes and book he shut it hard with a bang making the others in the library look up and stare at him. Embarrassed, Darien opened the book once and pretended to read.

I hope this meeting ends soon. Darien thought angrily. He wished he could get up and disappear but he knew he couldn't leave the others to finish the project without him. It was true he had put in a lot of effort and time in but then again so had everyone else. He had commitments that he needed to keep and this project was one of them.

What about your commitment to Serena? A voice replied in the back of his mind.

Yes, what about his commitment? Looking down at his book once more he closed it once again. Glancing up he noticed that one of his teammates was coming back carrying a number of books.

That was it, the project be damned.he was going to Serena and stay with her until this ended, even if it means his failure. Some things were just more important.

Getting up he approached him and said, "Listen Jason. There has been an emergency and I just can't stay here. Every time I try to concentrate I end up thinking about something that happened. I am no use to you right now."

Jason looked at Darien and nodded, "I thought there was something that was going on. Your mind hasn't been here with us. Does it have something to do with that girlfriend of yours?"

Darien blinked in is surprise. "Yes actually it does. She hasn't been feeling like herself and I am extremely worried. I should be with her but the project.and you guys." he trailed off.

The other guy laughed slightly and replied, "Darien you more then any other has worked long and hard on this project. We have all the material and the draft notes that you set up. We can finish it. The others won't mind. Just go and look after your girl."

Darien smiled and thanked Jason while he loaded up his pack and left the library. In all this time he never noticed the silvery eyes watching and listening from within the shadows of the bookcases.



To be continued.