Okay, we have a problem. I want to finish this fic through all the seasons. However, the site I would go to for transcripts is no longer on the web. Please, if anyone is able to get in touch with "Who wants to know" that posted the transcripts on the sight called Cherry Hill Temple, please have them sent to me ASAP otherwise, this season will be the end. I have found no other transcripts of that quality.
Sailor Moon is copyright © 1992 Naoko Takeuchi/Kodansha, TOEI Animation. English Language Adaptation © 1995 DiC Entertainment
Hearts and Hopes
Chapter Seven
Haunted Honeymoon
Darien's dream continued to haunt him the next day as the couple explored the woods near the cabin. Even after falling back to sleep his dream turned into that nightmare again, but he forced himself to not wake his sleeping bride. As Jadeite had talked about before the wedding, Darien watched Serena sleep for a while and found that the simple act of watching her calmed him down. He still had his doubts of Serena's reasons for marrying him, after what had happened with Beryl. The others had been so adamant in the pair setting a date that he worried that she only went along with what was expected of her rather than what she wanted for herself.
He thought about the long serious talk he and Serena had before their wedding. They agreed that this was their one marriage, because they neither wanted to divorce. Then the talk went to the mysterious shadow of a girl … and why she was only a shadow. Serena's worse fear was shared by Darien when it came to that concept, which was that the little girl might not happen. Darien still worried that he would not be able to protect his wife when that far off nightmare would arrive … if it would come true at all. He also worried that the day would come that Serena would regret their vows. Yet, looking at her smile, blush, and the glimmer of joy in her eyes as she walked, it was hard to imagine that Serena had been coerced into the wedding. And there was nothing more he wanted than to be with his Meatball Head.
Walking along the stream side, the couple were alone and unaware of the danger lurking in the shadows … waiting for a single opportunity. Serena unwittingly gave that chance by skipping off ahead only a few steps to pick up an interesting stone from near the water. A blast of cold air slammed hard into Darien's stomach and sent him a dozen feet away, landing on his back hard enough to wind and disorient him more than long enough.
"Darien!" Before she could take a step towards her new husband, icy hands grabbed Serena and pinned her close to a chest she couldn't shimmy away from. She felt a hard body part made from ice poke against her butt, causing her to shiver in disgust and fear. "Let go of me!"
"Why, when I am enjoying this so much. Can you feel that, Moon Princess? Then again I should call you Serena Shields now it seems." Dowan softly growled in her ear. Serena's stomach dropped, the guy knew her name, but that meant nothing. "Then again, I might call you Sailor Moon too." That comment made her stomach disappear into the ground fast. How could this sleaze know all of her secrets?
Dowan began to casually grope and fondle the young newlywed before she could say a word. Serena quickly began to feel physically ill. This guy had no right to touch her like that … only Darien did. "Leave me alone!"
Serena alarmingly glanced around for help, only to find her and Darien's youmas were all in a dark energy dome. There was none gone to gather the others! No help was coming, and the way the guy had her pinned blocked her from using her crystal. Darien was slowly regaining his focus and breath, but the sensations flooding her body did nothing to help Serena in the mean time.
And then things went downhill. She saw Samar glide into view from shadows just behind Darien. "Darien, watch out!"
It was too late. Samar caught his eye contact and slipped her spell around him before Darien could move. "Nothing to watch for at all, is there sweet Darien? That is unless you like what you seeing here. After all, we came to have some fun."
"After all, we were not at the wedding. Might as well spice up the honeymoon. I say we four have a swing party. The two of you know it is nice to share after all." Serena felt strange as Dowan purred in her ear. It was as if she was suddenly sleepy and needed her husband at the same time. She tried with all of her might, but Serena couldn't fight the feeling of ease that was slowly building up in her. In fact she had no idea why her voice voiced the question his words created in her mind. She was trying to focus on fighting this guy, but her body acted as if it had a mind of its own and that mind was enjoying what was happening to Serena. "Swing party?"
She softly moaned and pressed into the strange touches. After all Darien hadn't said a word yet. Maybe he wanted this too? Serena barely grasped the words Dowan mumbled to her as he explained what a swing party was. Inside Serena felt disgusted at the implication and at her reactions, but that revolted feeling was ebbing to the overpowering sensation of pleasure and drowsiness. All too soon her body was limp in the monster's arms. "Sweet Serena likes her massage? Mm, I'd bet you'd like a harder and more filled man than that wimp Darien, after all he's just watching you. Looks like he doesn't like my wife. To be honest, I don't either. Too bad I don't have a pretty like you."
"Too bad." Serena gasped throatily. She was nearly asleep. How easy she was. Dowan glanced at his mate and saw that she on the other hand was having trouble reigning in the other. Obviously she was losing her touch. Perhaps it was time to find a new bride. After all he had suffered with Samar for five centuries.
Darien heard the strange sleepiness in his wife's voice, a drowsiness he shared with her. It was rude not to invite the pair to the wedding after all, and his was in the mood to have fun with his wife. And then an image of his first night with Serena helped to buffer his mind. No! Obviously the monster nearly had Serena, and its mate was dangerously close to capturing his mind. He had to break free of the spell.
Then he remembered some of his past from before Beryl destroyed the Moon Kingdom. He had been young, and it was a lesson his father had taught him just after he and Serena had first met. A lesson in defense that was only open to the King of the Earth.
"If you are ever in great need, son, the Earth herself will give you aide. Call upon it like this and ask what you will."
Slowly Darien did as his father had taught him a lifetime before. He opened his spirit to call on the spirits that filled his planet – every element and creature as well. He called for help in saving his wife, who had by then collapsed fully in the arms of his enemy. He called for strength to fight both monsters that stood to harm his wife and himself. And then Darien called strongest for aid to those who would come to his and his new wife's aid. The Youmas were empowered enough to destroy the dark energy bubble and split up as agreed on. Moments later the Generals (minus Zoicite obviously) and the Scouts were all in attendance. Above them the stars appeared in midmorning, spinning and sending power to their enraged guardians – Neflyte and Molly. The Faery and Dragons arrived along with their solo guardian and King – Malachite. The mountains around sent further power to the High King, but he was still under the vampiress' spell … it had been that close, a few more moments and he would have succumbed! The powers of image and illusion strengthened their bond to and empowered their guardian – Jadeite. The Scouts too were granted added powers and strength as they all arrived by their own elements. Yet they all felt a surge of angry power add onto that at the sight of their friend and High Queen of Earth unconscious in the arms of their enemy.
Though they arrived as soon as was possible and was strengthened beyond ever before, the battle went bad fast. Dowan molested the still unconscious Serena openly with a filthy smirk of triumph on his lips. Samar was more powerful than her fallen daughter, Jet. She was able to keep Darien's forces back alone without much difficulty. But, there were two others who had to wait before they could slip from home and join the battle.
Glorianna and Jayde were still angry that they had nearly been taken from their families by these monsters. Yet, the thought that their Crown Princess, High Queen, favorite aunt, and friend was hurt only served to make them both all the more angry. When they saw what the monster was doing to Serena, they both focused solely on Samar to give their family a needed edge and release their King and uncle Darien.
Glorianna sent first a crystal that turned into a dark icicle dagger that only planted into the fiend's leg, as she caught sight of it last moment and tried to dive out of danger unsuccessfully. Then the young warrior in training sent her razor jasmine petals, landing every petal on the face and body of Samar with her best accuracy to that point. With a nod she then turned over the battle to her partner and best friend, Jayde.
Jayde knocked Samar back with a blast from her palm. That freed Darien and shook Samar to her core. "I will get back at you two tramps!"
"That's what you wish!" Jayde shouted.
Glorianna glared hotter than her parents ever had before at anyone they saw as their enemy to date. "We allowed you to flee before, but this time you will never escape and you will never threaten our family again!"
The pair again grabbed the other's hands and created a pure and bright light – the power of faith and trust, a weaker form of the power of love and friendship. The light this time surrounded only Samar … leaving the female vampire no way out once the light shrank around and burned her to dust – her screeching alarmed Dowan to the destruction of his mate long before he felt her death throws in his own body. He glared hotly on those who were now coming for him. "You have stolen my child and my mate! You took mine, so I now take claim to yours Earth King!"
Before any could stop him, Dowan sunk his fangs deep into Serena's exposed neck – causing her to scream in unearthly agony. Both fangs were heavily coated with his essence, which slid into her blood and began to attach itself to her blood … dividing and growing. Yet the girl did not feed from his blood. That meant there was a chance she would not become his new mate. He would have to drive the two apart enough to claim that he had marked as his.
Seconds before he could be captured and destroyed, Dowan flung the body he now held claim over to roughly into the arms of her 'husband', hit Darien with a dark tracking spell, and left. He would bide his time. He knew that there would be a moment when she would be utterly alone and longing, that was when he would attack.
Darien clutched his wife tight to his chest. He hadn't been able to keep her safe! His nightmare had come true after a fashion … he had no idea what to do now.
Without request or a by your leave, Amy furiously tapped on her computer. Jadeite and Malachite clutched and desperately tried to comfort their sobbing girls. Both were inconsolable.
"We're so sorry! We're sorry!" Jayde sobbed into Jadeite's neck as she clung to him. She was terrified that she would be shipped back to an orphanage … or even worse to her blood parents and grandmother. But she'd do anything for her best friend. "Don't send Glori away, I messed up. Send me away."
"Never baby. I am never going to send you away and I will never give you up." Jadeite hoarsely swore to his child as he clutched her even tighter to his chest.
Glorianna too was beating herself up over it. "It's my fault! I didn't do my job right! It's all my fault! Jayde did great, but not me. I'll go away."
Malachite too held his precious daughter closer. The thought of losing his baby ripped at his heart. "No baby. For the few lessons you two have received I am amazed that you two were able to do what all of the adults here, all of whom were empowered beyond any battle before, were unable to do. And you young lady are not going anywhere but home with us like you are meant to."
Even with all of the love and support they had with their families and great family both girls had fears and issues they would have to work through in their own time. Darien saw himself in the pair. He also saw the truth. It was no one's fault that the enemy had gotten the drop on him and Serena – none of them had really expected this. Darien did all he could and that brought the needed help, including the girls. He was so grateful for those two now, more so than ever before. "Jayde and Glorianna, come here now."
Both girls were terrified at that order, but their fathers set them on their own feet and nodded towards the Earth's King. Taking a breath both nodded and united walked over to Darien. Like the Generals, both girls clinched their fist tight and rested it above their heart in saluted before bowing. Yes, they had learned much in so little time. One day they would make wonderful generals themselves, however that was one day. "The two of you were told to not go into battle until you each turn fourteen. And you two I'm sure were assigned to watching over your mothers."
"Yes sire." Both girls answered sadly.
Darien however smiled softly on them both. "You also came in at just the right moment to give the adults a helping hand. Such was obviously the reason that you both disobeyed your standing orders and what I am certain was recent standing orders. You destroyed one enemy on your own, and most likely would have with the other if there had been time enough for such. Good and bad, what to do about it though."
He saw both fathers' pride filled eyes shimmer with tears. Their girls had turned into the boys Darien had heard so much about. Considering such, the Prince actually felt pity on the parents.
Unfortunately, the long silence was misinterpreted by the girls – both of whom discussed their answer telepathically. Glorianna swallowed, nodded, and then spoke for them both. "We beg your and our families' forgiveness, sire. We are ready for any just punishments before being sent to an orphanage. We only beg to not be separated."
This stunned all around the two girls. Yes, they both had deep issues. Darien himself had his fill of that nonsense. He had grown up in an orphanage; he knew how awful such a life can be. He also knew his Generals very well. "Your fathers have both answered that fear, and I agree with them. There will never be further discussion of the two of you being removed from this family. Am I understood clearly?"
Both girls still couldn't bear to look up into his eyes; they were staring at the ground beneath their feet in shock. Darien was not going to back down though. "I said … am I understood clearly?"
The girls quietly nodded and muttered in agreement. Darien's eyes had a mischievous twinkle in them. "As to disobeying your latest orders, I believe that will be for your parents to decide on punishment. However, for your serious disregard of your training level, personal safety, and future kingdoms' right of succession, I think that being forced into the simplest training your fathers and Glorianna's mother has already endured will make up for the lack of judgment. I know that your fathers will undoubtedly stay near until my Queen awakes, so I also order you two to go home and explain the situation to the family. Then you two are to return for the start of your training. That I want to help in."
No one understood what was happening within Serena's heart and mind at that moment. Dark images, thoughts, and urges assaulted her without mercy. She was terrified and aroused by it at the same time. In acknowledging that, she began to feel filthy and disgusting. The problem was she couldn't fight the growing needs her body was trying to fight yet take in at the same time.
Serena felt touches that were not her husband's. Dowan's touches. Mmm, the delicious touches the man had covered her body with before. Then images of the swing party. Many men touching her, taking her, encouraging her to do new and dirty things … watching Dowan enjoying the women as well. Oh, so much fun. Yet, she wished the men were only one … not Dowan. Who was she craving? Who did she need inside of her?
Her body felt on fire and frozen at the same time. When her eyes slowly opened, Serena was a different woman. Dowan held a bind to her mind and body, yet her heart and soul were still fighting to remain true to someone. Serena had no idea who it was.
She was in a strange room with full daylight cooling her itching skin that it touched. Her eyes couldn't bear it and she wished that her sunglasses were in easy reach. She tasted copper on her lips. Oh, delicious it was to her parched body. Then she saw him. "About time you showed up, Dow."
"And good morning to you as well, my wife." He produced the needed sunglasses. "Ready to get out of this place?"
Serena relished the protection the fine looking shade provided. "Sure. Hmm, I'm bored Dow. Know any parties we can crash?"
Dowan smirked. Blocking them out was not easy, but worth it. His hold was growing. He would have taken her both ways then if it were not for the fact that he was losing his limited block. "Tonight, wife. Until then it is just us."
"Good enough. I'm sure you make the day's fun interesting." Serena growled as her body heated and froze stronger than before. Then there was the flash of something slice through her vision. It was only in her mind. But it was enough to bring out confusion and shame in her. Green and red, sharp, familiar … but she couldn't place it. Whatever that flash had been was important.
A split second later, she screamed as her head nearly exploded with deep pain. The slam of agony was enough to rip Serena from consciousness. Dowan grabbed her body and ran. She had his blood in her digestive tract. All he needed to do was get her to willing feed deeply from his vein. The tramp needed blood no matter what. As long as he could hold her 'husband' off, she would be left no choice but swallow his – if she returned to being that goody-goody bride before he could take her totally.
Darien and the others slammed in too late. Serena was completely gone. "SERENA!"
"If we hurry, we might be able to track him." Jadeite offered.
It was hope. And it gave Darien a burst of inspiration. They ran out to the private garden of the apartment complex he wanted to share with his wife. Here Darien once again called upon his planet for help. He felt the danger and soon understood. "He fed her his blood. Serena needs to feed off someone's blood or she will die. Dowan wants to hold us away long enough to make her choose his rather than death --- because she is fighting his hold."
"Then let's get to her." Lita growled.
Glorianna shook her head. "He's expecting a full force front attack. We need to do the last thing he'd expect."
Raye was quietly impressed by the kid. "Got any ideas?"
Jayde smirked with her friend. The two were close and nearly as formidable in battle as Glorianna's parents still were. "We transport from Avalon's Isles."
Glorianna nodded. "He has no power to sees through the mists."
Neflyte was impressed with the girls. He knew that the ranks would be raised by their skills and minds in time. "Better go then."
Short and long in coming, but I've been struck down by the worse of writer's block. I NEED IDEAS PEOPLE!
Tell you what, the best idea will get to have themselves turned into a new character. Don't bring up the next arch --- and yes, I intend to go on with the series.