A/N- Sorry it has taken me so long to post this! I've had swim meets, swim practices, homework, more homework, and then I was lucky enough to get sick. So I'm using this time of doing nothing to write and watch movies (RENT is a great movie! Hope everyone sees it! I have the movie and the soundtrack to the movie and the original play.).
So ya, here's the next chapter. I'm hoping to get the next one up faster. R&R! Thanks to all of those who reviewed again!
AmberJupiter- There will be some more drama from Serenity I promise. I have a little bit in this chapter, but not a lot. I think there's going to be a lot in the next chapter. Not sure cause I haven't started writing it yet and I never know how the chapters come out.
peaceful blossom- The pirates might not have to look for them, but the question is what will they do with them once they have found the girls? That will not be answered in this chapter, but either the next one of the one after it.
koldy- thanx!
serenity287- well they meet! Thanks for liking my story so much!
raye85- I tried to update as soon as I could! I'll update as soon as I can!
Anonymous- Yes there was a little Jack Sparrow. I am kind of using a little bit of POTC for this, but not much. What kind of pirate fic would it be without a little bit of the coolest pirate of all?
Moon Titan- Thanks for the review! Updating as fast as I can!
Mel Isabelle- Thanks for the idea. It helped me a lot. Living room was just bothering me. Thanks for the reviews.
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On with the story!
In the Cabin
"Good morning Pri- Serenity." Rei said as Serenity walked into the greeting room, "Lita has already started breakfast. She wakes up really early."
"Morning, ya she is usually finishing getting the bathing room ready when I wake up. Her parents were farmers so I think she got used to waking up early." Serenity explained as she sat down.
"If her parents are farmers, why does is she work in the castle? Is she married? That would surely break Neph's heart." Rei said looking out the window.
"No, no… I think it would be good for her to explain. It's not my place." Serenity said. "I'm going to go and check on Lita." Serenity said standing up. "Would you like something to drink?"
"I've already finished my first cup of tea and I'm currently fine." Rei said. "I never thought I'd see the day a princess would be getting drinks for anyone." Rei smiled up at Serenity.
"Right now I'm just Serenity, not Princess Serenity." Serenity smiled back at Rei before exiting to the kitchen. "Morning Lita, morning Mina." She said as she walked over to the fire.
"Good morning Serenity." They both answered.
"Mina, when did you say the pirates were coming?" Serenity asked staring into the fire.
"They should be here by sun down." Mina said looking out the window. "Excited to see Nephrite again?" Mina asked looking at Lita.
"Or nervous?" Serenity added sitting down.
"Both I suppose. I haven't seen him in so long and I never did get a chance to say goodbye." Lita said as she looked at the bread she was currently making. "Should I cook dinner?"
"I think you should! The soup last night barely showed your cooking abilities." Serenity said.
"I'll need more food to cook. Are you and Rei going to town today?" Lita asked.
"Um, I think we're going to Triste to meet the guys. We can get some food there." Mina answered taking a bite out of an apple.
"I've got an idea! Nephrite doesn't know Lita's here right?" Serenity asked.
"Right." Mina answered looking at Lita and then back to Serenity.
"Why doesn't Lita stay in the kitchen when the guys get here? She can cook dinner, which she would anyways, and then after everything is served she can come out and surprise Nephrite!" Serenity said with a big smile.
"You sound like an idiot." Lita mumbled.
"It might be hard keeping the guys out of the kitchen, but we can handle that." Mina said with a smile.
"Please don't tell me that you're going to go along with it?" Lita asked.
"I think it would be a good surprise for Nephrite." Mina answered looking up. "You'll just have to remember not to go running into Neph's arms the moment he gets here."
"O god today is going to be torture." Lita moaned as she looked back at her bread and started beating it again.
"Where's your other friend… um… Amy?" Rei asked walking into the kitchen.
"Probably reading. That's what she does the most." Serenity answered. "I'll go get her." Serenity exited the kitchen and walked over to where Amy was currently staying. "Amy, I know you're up and you need to come out and make an appearance at least once." Serenity yelled at the door.
"You caught me." Amy said with a smile as she opened the door.
"Lita has breakfast ready; c'mon we'll go get some." Serenity said taking Amy's arm. "May I present the brains of our little group, Lady Amy!" Serenity mocked as they walked back into the kitchen.
"Morning Ames!" Lita smiled as she leaned on the counter. The bread was finally in the oven and Lita only had a moments rest until she had to start getting ready her ideas for dinner.
"What's in your head?" Amy asked.
"We're going to surprise Nephrite tonight by letting Lita cook dinner and then come out once everything is served!" Mina squeaked.
"Hey it was my idea!" Serenity said.
"Alright, but we're going to have to figure something out to tell the guys about how you got here. They're good guys, but they are pirates." Rei said.
"We can leave tomorrow morning. I know how to get home from here." Serenity said.
"No, no… you can stay here as long as you want. I'm guessing there's a reason you were walking through the forest other than just for fun." Rei said.
"Um, ya, but…" Serenity starting fidgeting around.
"Don't worry; we aren't going to ask you to tell us." Mina said giving Serenity a hug. "Rei and I will be back before the sunsets. The guys will either be with us or coming shortly after."
"Alright, we'll clean up around the house and Lita will figure out what she's cooking." Amy said quietly.
Mina and Rei found their cloaks and attached them around their necks with small broaches. Mina had a gold heart with a small rose in it and Rei and a purple tear drop with a red flame on the bottom. They said their goodbyes once more then left for Triste.
"They already keep this house pretty clean, but maybe we can find something to clean." Serenity and Amy looked around the house, but each room was dusted, each blanket folded, and every other chore done.
"Serenity, I can't find anything to do. I'm going to go back into my room… or Zoicite's room and read." Amy said. She exited the kitchen leaving Lita and Serenity sitting at the table.
"This is great, there's nothing to do." Serenity said hiding her head in her arms.
"Go sleep Serenity. We all know it's your favorite hobby other than eating." Lita laughed.
"Thanks Lita." Serenity grumbled. "I think I might go get some wildflowers for a bouquet to put in some of the rooms."
"Alright, I'll be in here and you know where Amy is." Lita said.
"I know, don't worry I'll be fine. I'll stay close to the house." Serenity said. "I'll see you later."
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In Triste
"I say we have a days rest before we start the search. They are women after all and probably in dresses. They can't travel far." Zoicite said.
"He has a point Darien." Malachite agreed.
"Mal and I have already contacted Rei and Mina. They said that our rooms have been cleaned." Jadeite said.
"Wasn't there also something about getting us away from the crew and the swear known as Triste so we won't smell as bad?" Malachite laughed. The five guys who were standing in Darien's cabin either started laughing or at least smiled.
"I believe they do have a point." Darien stated. "And look, Nephrite cracked a smile!"
Nephrite's smile grew slightly and all the guys were happy to see him smile because he hadn't done so since they found out Lita was one of the three girls missing. Darien had been forced to relieve of most of his duties because he was such a nervous wreck. Malachite had walked behind him one day and asked him how he was, but instead of hearing Neph's voice he came face to face with Nephrite's sword.
"Captain, we have arrived in Triste." Jared, another one of Darien's crewman, said as he opened the door.
"Good get ready to dock. Tell the men that we will be resting for a while this time, but make sure they can be easily found."
"Yes sir." Jared left quickly. Darien and the rest of the men in his cabin all walked out on deck as the ship was being docked. The pirates waited for their captain to exit first then followed him down the dock. With a silent nod of his head they were all running to the nearest tavern.
"Now where are our lovely escorts?" Darien asked. Malachite and Jadeite were already eagerly looking around to try and find Mina and Rei.
"There! There they are!" Jadeite said. He ran off to where he saw and Rei. When he got to her he picked her up and swung her around. Malachite just grabbed Mina and gave her a long kiss.
"Alright, we don't want to see you guys kiss all day!" Zoicite moaned.
"Are you guys ready to go home?" Mina asked.
"Are we ever." Malachite answered. He pulled Mina closer to him as all the guys mumbled their agreement.
"Mina and I finished our shopping before you guys got here so we can go." Rei said. She placed a hand on Jadeite's chest and rested her head on his shoulder.
Nephrite, Zoicite, and Darien helped with carrying all the food because Malachite and Jadeite wouldn't let Mina and Rei go. "Why did you buy so much food?" Zoicite asked as he lugged a bag full of vegetables.
"What we can't make you guys dinner?" Mina asked. Each guy blanched at the thought of cooking. Last time she cooked everything had come out blackened.
"Don't worry, a friend helped us learn how to cook!" Rei smiled at the guys. Mina was giggling as the guy's faces returned back to normal.
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At The House
"Lita, I'm back!" Serenity said as she opened the door. "Are there in vases I can put some flowers in?"
"Um, there are some big classes that we can use. We can ask Mina and Rei for more proper vases when they get back." Lita said as she took another sip from her cup of coffee.
Serenity just nodded and took out a larger cup. She filled it with water and put the flowers into it. After setting the flowers down on the table Serenity sat down and looked at Lita. "I'm going to bed. Have Amy or someone wake me up when they get here, preferably before they get here." Serenity said as she yawned.
"Alright, go to bed." Lita said with a smile.
"O, one last thing. What are we having for dinner?" Serenity asked.
"You'll find out with everyone else. Now go to sleep!" Lita laughed as Serenity pouted.
"I told you I won't burn the food!" Rei yelled.
"That's what you said last time and that a pretty crispy steak." Jadeite laughed. He stopped laughing when Rei hit him in the stomach.
"Why don't you guys go put your stuff down and Rei and I will start getting everything ready?" Mina said.
"Alright, we'll put these in the kitchen." Darien said.
"No, no, go to your rooms! We can do it." Mina said with a smile.
"Are you sure?" Darien asked setting the food down on the floor.
"Positive, now go. We'll call you guys for dinner." Rei as she slid from Jadeite's arms and picked up the groceries. The guys finally agreed and left for their rooms and Mina and Rei picked up the grocers to take them to the kitchen.
"Lita, is everything ok?" Mina asked walking into the kitchen.
"Everything is fine, I'm just a little nervous." Lita explained.
"You'll be fine. Everything will be better when Nephrite sees you again." Rei said giving Lita a hug.
"I know, now let me see what you have so I can start cooking." Lita said as she dug threw the bags. She found some steaks, carrots, green beans, potatoes, and other seasonings.
"Hey, where's Serenity and Amy?" Mina asked.
"O god! They're-" Lita looked up with wide eyes. She didn't get to finish because screams erupted from two of the rooms.
"MINA! REI!" Darien's voice boomed from the hall.
"Stay here, we'll handle them." Mina said as her and Rei rushed out to go see what was going on.
"There's a woman sleeping in my bed!" Darien yelled.
"Darien, please be quiet!" Mina tried to calm him.
"Why, so she won't wake up? Who's your new friend?" Darien grunted through clenched teeth. He ran his hand through his hair and looked out the window.
"Don't worry Darien, there's another girl in my room. At least I was nice enough to talk to her." Zoicite said walking out of his room. Amy was quietly walking behind him.
"What are you taking in strays now?" Darien asked.
"No, we're helping friends." Rei retorted.
"What's with all the yelling?" Serenity asked as she walked out. She was still rubbing sleep out of her eyes as she walked in.
"Serenity." Amy hissed as she grabbed her arm and pulled her back.
"Guys, go sit down." Mina yelled.
"What?"
"NOW!" She yelled again.
All the guys went and sat down. "Now are we going to be civil about this? We know you guys are pirates and all, but we do NOT tolerate that here." Rei said looking at each of the guys.
"Alright, we'll listen." Malachite said as he pulled Mina down onto his lap.
"When Mina and I got home last night we found a pot of soup boiling in the kitchen. When we walked into the living room we found Serenity and Amy sitting here. They told us their story and we said they could stay here for a while before they left for their home." Mina explained.
"Why were you here in the first place?" Zoicite asked.
"We were running away from a future that would have been hell." Serenity answered.
"And why would any future be so grim looking?" Jadeite asked.
"When you're forced to marry someone who despise and want nothing to do with, then you can talk to me." Serenity answered.
"Let me guess who you were being forced to marry. Would his name possible be Prince Diamond?" Darien asked.
"How… how did you know that?" Serenity stammered taking a step back. Her hand was over her face and she was heading back to the end of the house.
"You were the pirates that raided that town!" Amy gasped.
"Where's Lita?" Nephrite asked. Serenity looked at Mina and Rei with wide eyes.
"We'll be right back." Rei said as she grabbed Serenity and ran into the kitchen.
"Lita, we've got a problem." Rei whispered when the door closed.
"What would that be?" Lita asked looking up from where she was grilling the steaks.
"Mmm, it smells good in here." Serenity said.
"Serenity, keep focused."
"You brought the wrong girl in here then." Lita laughed. "You can't expect her to keep focused when there's food out."
"What?" Serenity asked looking up from the mashed potatoes.
"Serenity, stop eating! I need that for dinner, and you shouldn't ruin your dinner." Lita scolded.
"But Lita! Your food is so yummy!" Serenity whined.
"I know, but you need to stop. What did you need Rei?" Lita asked.
"Darien figured out who Serenity was. I guess Diamond told them that you were with them. Neph knows you are here or that you are close." Rei said.
"So what are you going to do?" Serenity asked.
"Me? O no, you mean what are WE going to do." Rei answered back.
"What? What am I going to do?" Serenity asked.
"You are just as much a part of this as anyone else."
"But I don't want to do anything! I just want to eat!"
"No, you're going to help whether you like it or not!"
"Serenity, Rei, calm down. Serenity, you're going to help otherwise you're not going to get any dinner. Rei do you have an idea?"
"I think you should just come out. There's nothing else we can do." Rei said.
"I agree." Serenity said.
"Alright, come on. I'm sure the steaks can cook for a while longer." Lita said as she got up. She took her apron off and washed her hands.
"C'mon Serenity." Rei tugged Serenity away from the bowl of mashed potatoes.
Serenity and Rei walked out of the room and saw all the guys talking with Mina and Amy. Amy had gone back to her spot next to Zoicite and Mina was still on Malachite's lap.
"You want to know where Lita is?" Serenity asked looking at Nephrite.
"She's right here." Rei continued.
"What?" Nephrite asked. He stood up looking at the girls.
"They said I was right here." Lita said coming up behind Serenity and Rei.
"Lita!" Nephrite said as he ran up and took Lita into his arms. "I can't believe you're here! Where did you go? How have you been?" Nephrite asked.
"I've been working at the castle since I left the farm. It was the only way Mom and Dad could keep the farm. I was one of Serenity's hand maidens and we became friends. So when she got this crazy idea in her head I came with her." Lita explained. "How are you? I can't believe you're a pirate! You were always dreaming of becoming one."
"I'm good. When you left I saw no reason in staying home so I went to Triste where I met Darien and his crew." Neph said. He cupped her head in his hands and kissed her. It was full of the passion that he had held for her all the years that they were apart.
"Get a room." Darien moaned.
A/N- Yay I'm done! Hope you guys liked it! Please review and let me know what you think! The next chapter will be up soon!
