I am soooooo sorry that it has taken me so long to update this. I hope to update the other two soon as well. I am lazy and have had writers block so I am totally to blame for this!

Chibifox: Yes, yes she is

Shut up you dumb fox.

ConejaDiabla: Don't get mad at her cuz she is right you loser.

.:smacks both muses, then locks them in the closet:. See if you get any chocolate any time soon. .:cries are heard in the closet:.

Music blasted out of the speakers in the mansion. The house closely resembled that of a modern masquerade ball. Girls in short skirts and lowcut shirts were everywhere, each adorned with her own mask. The guys were wearing t-shirt and shorts with ties and their own masks as well. The whole mask thing had been a last minute idea, but Serena thought it turned out pretty nice.

"Serena! SERENA!" a male voice called out over the pounding base of "Don'tcha". Taking a sip of her beer, she turned in the direction of the voice, seeing a mop of blonde hair.

She smiled and waved a hand. "Over here Andrew!" She called, waving him over. She noticed that Lita was close in tow. Those two are inseparable, she thought.

Lita beamed and removed the glittery green mask from her face, pushing her loose hair back. "This is a great party Sere! I mean, what a fucking turnout! This masquerade is great!" Lita gushed, making both Andrew and Serena laugh.

Andrew threw an arm around Serena's shoulders, almost making her stumble in the process. "This is a great party Sere. I mean it. I mean, my suro, surrog, my fake little sister has amazing party skills!" Andrew slurred at her, sloshing his beer over the cup sides. His mask was very much askew and the tie was long gone.

Serena and Lita both giggled at the sight of a drunken Andrew. "I think someone has had a little too much to drink tonight," Serena whispered to Lita, who nodded in reply.

"He got into a drinking contest with Safir when Safir hit on me. Had to prove his manliness and stake his claim. I have a feeling I will be holding his hair back while he pukes tequila all night." She expained, managing to look both flattered and disgusted at the same time.

Quirking an eyebrow, Serena turned to scan the crowd for Safir. Sure enough the blue prince was downing tequila like there was no tomorrow. Great, she thought, I'll have to baby sit tonight. Out loud she said, "I think I am going to go take that bottle from him. Take care of Andrew. I have extra rooms if you want to stay the night here." Nodding, Lita guided Andrew to the couch where he apparently made a great joke because he started laughing like a hyena to himself while Lita looked dismayed.

Sidling up beside Safir, Serena reached over and snagged the bottle just before he took another swig. Spinning slightly off balance, Safir saw it was her and broke into a huge smile. "Moon! What a surprise!" he yelped, throwing his arms around her. "You have to got to be a majorly hot alien. Wait, am I an alien too?" Serena nodded. "We should have alien sex!" He laughed hysterically, before planting a very nice kiss on the Moon Princess's lips. Serena almost melted into it before a voice broke into the moment.

"Safir, you can never hold your liquer." A smooth cultured voice said. Turning to look at the voice's origination, Serena saw Demando with Emerald by his side, smirking at his little brothers behavior. "I do apologize, Princess, for my brother's inappropriate behavior. He has the alcohol tolerance of a thirteen year old boy and the libido of a 16 year old."

Serena laughed while trying to keep Safir from falling. "I think both are adorable attributes. I just hope he doesn't puke on me later." Safir smiled smugly at Demando and stuck his tongue out at him. "However I must go mingle, so if you don't mind." She dumped Safir on his brother and girlfriend and continued on her way.

She pushed people out of her way, downing the last of her beer and chucking it into a nearby trashcan, which was close to overflowing. Hmm, have to take that out soon lest Haruka blow a gasket, she mused to herself, popping the top of another beer. Serena crawled along the wall, making her way to the staircase so she could survey the scene from above.

There was wall to wall people, each glittering and colorful in their own way. Mina had a crowd of guys gathered in one corner, each one of them in tears of laughter at her Wufei impression. Ami and Quatre were snuggled on the couch, probably discussing quantum physics or something. Lita had vanished with Andrew, probably to a bedroom, and Bulma had yet to arrive with her boys. Setsuna had taken Hotaru for the night, not wanting her to be influenced by the drunken young people, although Hotaru knew how to throw back a couple of drinks already, courtesy of Serena. She smiled at the thought.

"You look thoughtful, koneko," a silky voice whispered in her ear. Jumping slightly, Serena turned and faced Haruka and Michiru, both in masque. Michiru was wearing a turquoise mask with feathers coming off of both eyes, glitter shimmering everywhere. Haruka had on a simpler mask, navy blue with yellow stripes next to the eyes and mouth. Three deep blue feathers adorned the top between the eyes.

Breaking out into a large grin, she threw herself onto the both on them, enveloping them in a hug. "Thank you for letting me throw this party guys. It is helping to relax. A LOT!" She let go, giggling at all the amusing things she had seen that night, the best the smooch from Safir. "And don't worry, the garage is locked." She winked at Haruka who shook her head in response.

Michiru smiled. "Well, we are going to get some drink and talk to everyone. It is like one big battle reunion, ne?" At Haruka and Serena's nod, the female couple walked down the staircase, making their way to the kitchen. Serena turned her gaze back out to the crowd and noticed Bulma had arrived.

Squealing with delight, she flew down the stairs and tackled her to the floor, knocking her fiery mask to the ground. "Mars, you came! Yay!" She yelped, helping her up off the floor. Picking her mask up off the floor, she declared, "Bulma, you must have a drink and get drunk with me. As a new scout, you, me and the others must do an honorary shot!" She dragged her to the kitchen before Bulma could reply, and whistled for all the other girls.

After a minute or two, and situating who wanted what liquor, seven girls all had shot glasses in their hands, raised in the air. "To the newest scout, Dusky Mars, Bulma!" Cheers were heard throughout the house as the girls down their shots and let out a loud war cry. Serena quieted everyone down.

"Ok, I must have a mushy moment for two reasons. One, I am drunk and mushy moments when you have been drinking are mandatory. And two, you guys are the best. I don't know if all of you already know, but we have gotten some upgrades, and I don't know why they have taken the turn they did. You are all now Dusky Mars, Twilight Jupiter, Midnight Venus, Dark Mercury, Murky Neptune, Shady Uranus, Shadow Saturn, and Spectral Pluto. I am Chaotic Sailor Moon. I think things are gonna get interesting here soon girls, which is another reason for the party. I don't know when we will have to go back into battle and when the next reprieve will be, so party it up tonight. The universe calls on us again." Nods of acknowledgment were seen in the kitchen before the girls shuffled out one by one.

Heero and Duo entered the kitchen as the girls were leaving. Heero planted a kiss on Serena's cheek before walking to Bulma and placing an arm around her waist. Cocking an eyebrow at this, Bulma blushed and Heero shrugged. "Good for you guys." Serena congratulated. Shooing them out of the kitchen, she failed to notice that Duo lagged behind.

She pinched the bridge of her nose. After her little speech, a sharp pain started behind her left eye. Great, I am gonna be sick, she thought. Deciding to get some fresh air, she walked out of the kitchen onto the back patio. Breathing in deeply, she wrapped her arms around herself to keep the slight chill at bay.

Duo slipped out the door quietly, watching Serena submerge herself in thought. He had a boquet of flowers, red and white tulips, in his hands for her. They were her favorite flower and a sort of peace offering to her from him for his shitty behavior. Walking up behind her he called her name softly, "Serena."

Jumping, she turned to see a face full of flowers. Pushing down the item poking her in the eyes, she saw Duo with an abashed look on his face. "I wanted to apologize for my asshole tendencies. I'm sorry." He told her, looking anywhere but at her.

Serena grabbed the flowers out of his hand. "You are sorry? Yea, you're sorry. This time, until the next time you decide to be a dick." She kept the flowers at her side, walking into the garden area around the fountain. Glancing at the moon, she took a deep breath and prayed for strength to deal with Duo with her current buzz.

Duo advanced on her, cornering her against the fountain, forcing her to stay in one place while she clutched the tulips in her hands. "Serena, why do you do this to yourself? Why do you cut off people who care about you and the people who want to love you?" he demanded. She tried to run past him, but he blocked her path.

She turned her tear filled eyes accusingly at him. "Why? To protect myself. That is why. In this life and all the other ones before them, I have had my heart broken by the one I love." She spoke softly, almost as though she were talking to herself. Past lives? Duo thought, confused. He didn't say anything but let her continue.

"As the princess it was Endymion, as the warrior it was Tuxedo Mask, as the girl it was Mamoru, and as the woman it was you." Duo flinched at this last part. "I can't let anyone get too close to me, close enough for me to love because I will be hurt. And I just don't think I can take the hurt anymore." She sobbed, and Duo took a step forward. "I think, no I know I would die if it happened again. I can't let it happen."

She slid to the ground and Duo stooped in front of her. He lifted her chin so that her eyes were looking at his. "You will never live if you close yourself up like this Serena. You are a person meant to be loved by everyone."

When he said that, her eyes darkened with anger. "Everyone but the one I want to love me." She shoved his hand away and stood, proud and tall and glared at him. "The one I want to love me, doesn't want me anymore. So why should it matter what happens to me? I am almost dead, My body just hasn't accepted it yet." She went to move past him again, and he grabbed her by the shoulders.

"Serena, that isn't true," he told her gently. She struggled in his grasp so he did the only thing he knew for sure would make her stop. He leaned in and crushed his lips to hers.

Suddenly, silver light encased them both and they were gone.

Chibifox: Wow, I am really proud of the chapter. We make a good team! .:glomps Coneja:.

ConejaDiabla: .:muffled:. Get off of me.

Well, while they duke it out please R & R. I know this took a while but voila! Here it is!