Nice: Hi everyone! Here's the next chapter of my Action/Adventure/Drama fic Moonlit Roses!

Joey: Why is it Drama?

Nice: Well because of all the angsty things that will be coming in the chapters after this one!

J: Oh okay. I'll do the disclaimer now. Nice doesn't own anything.

N: Oh so you won't be confused. This chapter is what happened to Serenity after the Stonehenge incident, okay. Enjoy!

Ch.4: Seto and the Rose Crusaders

Serenity felt the wind in her hair as she rode with Seto through the countryside. Seto had been quiet during their ride so it left Serenity time to think.

'Was this a good idea? Maybe I should've joined Mr. Simon…No! This is what I felt in heart and I will follow it!' she thought. She looked up at Seto. 'He's so regal. I know he looks like Kaiba but there is something different about him…'

Suddenly, Seto spoke. "We're almost at the castle, Miss Wheeler."

"Oh we are? Please don't call me by last name, just call me Serenity," she said with a smile.

"Okay, Serenity."

"Thank you. Who is at this castle?" she asked.

"Our soon to be king, Richard III and the other Crusaders. They will be so happy to see you."

"Hmm."

"Is something troubling you?"

"No not at all! I was just thinking about my brother and his friends…"

"Michel will make sure that they are safe."

"But what if I never see them again!" she cried.

"Do not worry. After we get all of the cards, I will personally find them and bring them to you."

"I trust that you will."

Seto said nothing after her comment. He just stared straight ahead.

Serenity sighed. 'I guess he doesn't like to talk much.'

As they neared the castle, Serenity could smell the strong scent of roses. She looked to both sides of the forest they were in. There were lots of white rose bushes. They lined the path to the castle. She saw the castle in the distance. She gasped in awe.

The white castle was huge. Its tall spires seemed to pierce the night sky. It was also covered rose vines.

'I'm going to be staying here?' she thought.

Seto heard her gasp and chuckled. "Beautiful, isn't? Only the best for our king."

They reached the outer gate. Seto dismounted and led the white stallion inside. Serenity looked around at her surroundings. She saw knights staring at her and whispering, "Who is that with Sir Christian? Do you think she's a new recruit? No stupid! If she was, she would be the one walking and he riding! She looks familiar…Yeah now that I look at her she looks just like…" But Serenity heard no more because she and Seto had entered the main courtyard.

"Oh Seto-boy!" someone cried. Serenity turned to see a man who looked just like Pegasus!

"Oh God, not now," she heard Seto murmur.

"Oh my! Who is this beautiful maiden? Your new love interest?" asked Pegasus with a chuckle.

Seto's face turned a slight pink. "N-no! This is Lady Serenity, the Rose Duelist!"

Pegasus gasped. "The Rose Duelist! It is an honor to meet you." Pegasus bowed.

"Now if will excuse us. We must get Lady Serenity ready to meet Richard," said Seto sternly as he led the horse to its stable. He stopped and turned to Pegasus once more. "Go inform Isis about Serenity's arrival and tell her to have a new outfit ready for her."

"Yes sir!" and Pegasus ran off.

Seto lifted Serenity off the horse and on to the ground. "Wait right here," he said as he led the horse away. Serenity looked up at the sky. It was getting lighter. 'I hope Joey is okay…'

Seto came back and stared at her. 'She's so innocent, just like…" His eyes watered. 'No I will not think about her! This girl is a whole different person!'

Serenity caught Seto staring at her. "Is something wrong?" she asked.

"N-no not at all! I must show you to your room," he said turning around quickly.

"Oh, okay."

"This way." Seto walked into the castle. When Serenity entered she was hit the strong smell of roses. Inside it was dark and cold. She shivered.

"Cold?" asked Seto.

"Kinda. Why is it so dark?" she asked.

"This is how Richard likes it. I'm sorry if it is not warmer."

"That's okay."

"Before I forget," said Seto as he turned to her. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a badge, "This is for you." The badge had a white rose on it with gold center. She took it from his hand and put it on. "This shows that you are one the Crusaders."

"T-thank you…"

"No need to thank me. I should be thanking you. Now we can finish this war with you on our side."

"…"

"Well here's your room," he said pointing to a door. Serenity walked in. Seto called after her, "I'll see you in a few minutes."

In her room there was a woman who looked strangely like Ishizu.

"Um, hi. I'm Serenity. And you are?"

"I'm Isis. It is a pleasure to meet you," said Isis.

"Thanks. So where is this dress I'm supposed to be wearing?"

Isis held up a beautiful pink gown. "Oh my goodness! That can't be for me!" exclaimed Serenity.

"But it is, milady. One must look their best when meeting royalty," said Isis calmly.

Serenity took it from her and held it in her hands. It was silk. "I-I've never had anything so nice before!"

Isis smiled sweetly at her. "Let me help you put it on."

After a few minutes Serenity had the dress on. It fit her perfectly. She spun around letting the dress fly up.

"I feel like a princess, Miss Isis!" she said gleefully.

"You look like one. I'll see at breakfast, milady." She started to walk out the room.

"Hey, Miss Isis?"

Isis turned around. "Yes?"

"Call me Serenity."

A smile crept across Isis's face. "Of course." And with that, she left.

'She seems nice,' thought Serenity. She walked to her balcony. The sun was just about to rise. Soft, early morning breezes swept across her hair. She closed her eyes.

'I would've never been able to see this without Joey…' she thought. 'Joey, please be safe…'

She started to sing to calm herself.

anna ni issho datta no ni yuugure wa mou chigau iro

arifureta yasashisa wa kimi wo toozakeru dake

tsumetaku kirisuteta kokoro wa samayou bakari

sonna kakkowarusa ga ikiru to iu koto nara

samuzora no shita me wo tojite iyou

anna ni issho datta no ni

kotoba hitotsu tooranai kasoku shiteiku senaka ni ima wa

anna ni issho datta no ni yuugure wa mou chigau iro

semete kono tsukiakari no shita de shizuka na nemuri wo

unmei to umaku tsukiatte iku nara kitto

kanashii toka sabishii nante itte rarenai

nando mo tsunagatta kotoba wo muryoku ni shite mo

taikutsu na yoru wo tsubushitainda ne

anna ni issho datta no ni

fuzoroi na futari ni ima tadoritsukeru basho nado nainda

anna ni issho datta no ni hajimete au yokogao ni

fushigi na kurai ni miserareteru tomadou kurai ni

kokoro wa doko ni iru? doko ni fukarete iru? sono hitomi ga mayowanu you ni

anna ni issho datta no ni

kotoba hitotsu tooranai ugoki hajimeta kimi no jounetsu

anna ni issho datta no ni yuugure wa mou chigau iro

semete kono tsukiakari no shita de shizuka na nemuri wo

"That was beautiful," said a voice behind her. Serenity gasped and turned around the see Seto right behind her.

"I didn't mean to frighten you! I just was entranced by your singing! By the way, what language was that?" he asked.

Serenity blushed. "It's a song from my native country. I doubt that you've heard of it."

"Hmm. It's time to meet Richard."

"Oh sure."

He dropped some clothes down onto her bed. It was a light green jacket with brown gloves. There were also orange high-heeled boots that looked like they would cover her legs to the middle of her thigh. Next to those were gray leggings and a short gray and blue skirt. What shocked her the most was the sword lying on top.

"Um, what are those?"

"Your battle clothes. Tomorrow we are attacking Lady Tea's castle in Windsor."

"Tomorrow! I just got here!"

"I'm sorry. Those are Richard's direct orders. Now follow me to the dining hall so you can meet everyone."

She followed Seto out, glancing back at the sword. They made their way to the dining hall. He opened the door for her. She went inside and saw eight other people sitting down. Two she recognized as the people she met before: Pegasus and Isis.

"Ah, Christian. Who is this?" asked the man sitting at the head of the table.

"Richard, my lord, I present you Lady Serenity," said Seto as he bowed. Serenity saw this a signal and curtsied.

Serenity looked directly at Richard. He looked old. His face was sunken in and he was pale. 'He looks like a vampire!'

Richard looked back at her and was shocked. 'That girl! How can she be alive! I killed her with my own two hands! How?' he thought.

He got up. "I'm going to go to my study. Christian, please inform the others about tomorrows plan." He walked out. 'I hope she dies in the battle tomorrow. Wait. She will die tomorrow and I know how to do it!'

"That's strange, eh Rex?" said the boy with green hair and big gold glasses.

"Yeah it is Weevil. He usually eats with us," replied Rex.

"He must be preparing for the battle tomorrow," said Pegasus. "Now let's introduce ourselves to the little lady here!" He walked up to Serenity and bowed. "I'm Pegasus J. Crawford."

The boy with green hair stepped up. "I'm Weevil, Bug Master."

The boy in the red hat also stood up. " I'm Rex Raptor, Dino Duelist."

"I'm Bonez," said a creepy voice behind Serenity. She turned to see a kid with a scary face and almost screamed. He smirked at her apparent fear. "I'm the Keeper of the Undead.

"You look like you're undead, Bonez," said a blond man in sunglasses. He walked up to her. "Hey there toots, I'm Keith Howard. I control machines."

Then a huge scary looking guy stepped from behind Keith. He was taller than Seto. She cowered behind Seto. "I'm Panik, Ruler of the Night."

"Step away from her Panik. You're scaring her," said Isis. She turned to Serenity. "You already know my name, so I won't introduce myself."

"Hey where's that monster tamer guy?" asked Rex.

"He said that he was going back to his castle in the north and left last night," said Isis.

Just then, Michel came in.

"So did her friends make it to the ship?" asked Seto.

"Yes. They should be on their way to Brest right now."

"Good. Now Michel, introduce your self to Serenity."

Michel walked up to her and kissed her hand. "I'm Michel Mokuba Rosenkreuz, younger brother of Christian Seto Rosenkreuz III."

Serenity smiled at the boy. "Hi there Michel! I'm Serenity Wheeler."

"You look very pretty in that dress," said Michel quietly.

"Aw, thank you. You're so sweet." She patted him on the head.

"Michel…" said Seto.

Michel looked at his brother, "Yes?"

"Tomorrow, I need you to protect Lady Serenity for me. Can I count on you to do that?"

Michel beamed at him. "Of course you can! Now let's eat! I'm starving!"

They all sat down and ate. Serenity observed them. 'They act like one huge family,' she thought as she ate.

"Serenity," said Isis.

"Yes?"

"After this, I need to train you for the battle tomorrow."

"Train?"

"Yes, so if you get attacked and we are not there to help you, you can fend the attacker off."

"Okay."

Isis trained Serenity as best she could. Soon it was night again.

Serenity was on the ground panting. She was in the outfit that Seto had left in her room. Isis was a strong fighter. Serenity had lost to her 20 times but finally won the last one.

"Very-good-Serenity!" panted Isis.

"Thank-you. You-are-a good- fighter," said Serenity.

Then they heard clapping. They looked to see Seto and Michel watching them.

"See! I told you, she would win!" said Michel.

"Yes you did. Serenity you've improved. Here is your deck," said Seto as he handed her a deck of monsters. He leaned down to her ear and whispered, "I put a little surprise in your deck, just to help you out tomorrow."

"Let's go get ready for tomorrow Michel," he said and walked away.

"Go get some rest Serenity. You'll need it for tomorrow," said Isis.

Serenity made herself to her room and flopped onto the four-poster canopy bed. "I wonder what he meant by a 'surprise'?"

She went through the deck and gasped at what she saw. It was a Blue Eyes Shining Dragon.

"No way! He didn't!"

'He gave me a Blue Eyes! Wow!'

While Serenity was in joy about having a blue eyes in her deck. A dark figure made it way into the woods near the castle.

"So you want me do kill the Rose Duelist tomorrow in the battle?" said a man.

"Yes. I need her gone before she finds out about what happened to her past self."

"Oooo! Do I hear guilt in your voice?"

"No you don't! Now will you do it?"

"Of course. Anything for you King Richard."

To be cont.

N: Oh no! Why does Richard want Serenity dead? Why did he kill her past life and for what reason? Is this the same girl that Seto and Michel have been mentioning? Will Serenity die in the battle with Lady Tea? And can the other reach the battlefield without being caught? Tell me in you reviews what you think is going to happen next ! R&R! Merry Christmas from Seto's Nice Girl!