A/N- I have returned! I've never really gone anywhere, but still, now you know I'm alive. Anyways, sorry for the wait. I was swamped last week with homework, birthdays, and swimming. You'll love me at the beginning of this chapter and hate me at the end. Read to find out what I mean.
And by the way, Chapter 3 for Trust is up... I don't know if an e-mail went out. I usually get one and I never got one so I'm just letting everyone know!
Raye85- the rescue begins and you'll see what happens to everyone.
Alexandria18- Yes the plot does thicken and now it gets good. Sapphire and Emerald are pretty much good… for now that is.
eliza-morgan22- The plan falls into affect now and soon Darien and Serenity will be reunited.
Moon Titan- You don't have to wait any longer!
Sailorceb- Sorry it wasn't all that soon!
Dertupio- The trouble begins now…
PadFootCc- Thank you!
VcChick- You get to read and decide if it's a good rescue.
LynGreenTea- I'm writing as fast as I can.
Mysterious advisor- Yes Emerald is nice right now. I agree with her hair color though, I hate it too. I've always liked Sapphire so I didn't want to make him evil.
Ffgirlmoonie- Don't worry, that works. Thanks for the unique review.
"Darien, hello? Darien are you paying attention?" Jadeite asked as he waved his hand in front of Darien's face.
"What? O, hi Jed. What's the update?" Darien asked standing up straight. He had been leaning up against one of the railings watching the crew run around. Though his eyes were watching the crew, who were still obedient to him even after the truth came out, scurry around the deck, his mind was gone with Serenity hoping she was alright. Though his heart knew Serenity was alive, his mind kept flashing pictures of the things Diamond could do to her.
"We've reached the city." Jed reported.
"Ok, thank you." Darien said he looked out to see the dock and the buildings on the sand.
"I'll go tell the crew what to do." Jed said before leaving Darien alone. "Get ready for docking!" The crew took note of Jadeite's command and started getting the ship ready.
"Are we sure that's Darien?" Zoicite asked walking up behind Jadeite.
"Not so sure still. I think so because he's actually taking note where we are." Jadeite answered. The two watched as an equally gloomy Malachite and Nephrite joined Darien and started talking to him.
"And to make it better, we have more depressed people. Soon the whole crew's going to be depressed." Zoicite moaned.
"What about Amy? How is she holding up?" Jadeite asked.
"She's working hard to make a plan to get Serenity back. She's worked with one of the people from the ship." Zoicite said. "What about Rei?"
"She's just keeping strong and praying." Jadeite said. "She keeps muttering things in her sleep and I think she's having those premonition things."
"Well hopefully they're good." Zoicite said.
"We all do. Why don't you go see Amy? I just talked with Rei and had lunch with her."
"Alright, watch everyone because we're bringing the ship in." Zoicite said. He patted Jadeite on the back before heading to his cabin where he was pretty sure he would find her reading some dusty old book.
"Zoicite, there you are. I thought you wouldn't be taking a break today." Amy said when Zoicite walked into the cabin. She had been reading yet another book that she had found in either his cabin or in Darien's cabin.
"Sorry, but with Darien, Mal, and Neph so depressed I need to keep the crew busy." Zoicite explained. He pulled Amy into a hug and gave her a kiss on her forehead.
"Don't worry, I understand." Amy said. "I've planned a way into the castle, see?" Amy said pointing to a rough sketching of a map and a red line going through certain halls.
"Will it be easy to do?" Zoicite asked.
"That is what Jackson said. I couldn't remember all of the pathways so he helped me and did most of the work actually, but I checked his work and made sure that they made sense." Amy explained.
"That's great, nice job." Zoicite rubbed Amy's back as he studied the map before him. "Darien's going to want to see this."
"I know, when do you want me to take it to him?" Amy asked.
"Let's do it now." Zoicite said. Amy nodded and followed Zoicite out of the cabin and onto the main deck. The workers barely spared her a glance since they had gotten used to her presence along with Rei's. Zoicite's hand was on the small of her back leading her to where Darien stood behind the ship's large wheel.
"Dare, we've got something you might like." Zoicite said.
"And that would be?" Darien asked looking at Zoicite. Zoicite pushed Amy in front of him and Darien's eyes were taken from his long time friend to his newer one.
"Jackson and I have finished the map. He has been a lot of help with this." Amy said handing Darien the parchment.
"He asked you to put a good word in for him didn't he?" Darien asked taking the paper and studying it.
"He did, but he also deserved that. I would not have been able to do that without his help." Amy explained.
"How do we know it isn't a trap?" Malachite asked as he too started studying the map that Amy had just finished.
"Well, I do remember parts of the castle and where the main rooms such as the throne room, dinning room, ball room, etc… are." Amy said. "I've cross referenced my memory with these maps and have come to the conclusion that they are right.
"Serenity has her own room?" Darien asked pointing to a specific room.
"She does, from when she visited a long time ago. That's a story for her to explain, but I guess Diamond never lets anyone stay there." Amy said.
"Thank you Amy. Malachite and I will be getting the attack ready and now with your help, that has become quite a lot easier."
"It is the most I could do to help." Amy said. "Now if you'll excuse me, I'm quite tired and I'm going to go lay down." Amy walked back to the cabin, smiling at a few crewmen who acknowledged her presence, and disappeared into her cabin.
"I believe you were going to go rest?" Darien said with a slight smile to Zoicite.
"That I was. O and Dare, it's nice to see you smile again." Zoicite said before he left to go catch up with Amy.
"Darien actually smiled." Zoicite said as he walked into the cabin and sat down on the bed. Amy was already in it and was leaning up on one arm to watch Zoicite.
"It's helped his hope. Now we should have more of our captain back." Amy said.
"And that will help us more than anyone could believe." Zoicite said. He sat on the bed and took of his shoes before loosening his shirt and sitting next to Amy.
"I hope we get her soon though. I miss Serenity, Lita, and Mina." Amy said snuggling into Zoicite's chest.
"We all do." Zoicite murmured. Soon Zoicite and Amy were asleep. Amy dreamt about the times when her and Serenity would go off and have picnics while Zoicite dreamt of nothing, but allowed his body to rest and prepare for the fight that lie ahead.
"Who are you? Why are you here? State your business now." An old watchman called from the deck as the ship docked.
Darien effortlessly jumped over the deck and looked at the old man. "We're here to claim what's ours. Who we are, you don't need to know, but something you shall learn soon."
The man gulped as he looked up at Darien's dark brooding face and nodded his head. Darien grabbed the man's hand and dropped a few silver coins in them and walked away. Malachite and Nephrite walked off the boat when the ladder was down, followed by Zoicite and Jadeite. Other various crewmen followed their leaders into the city and for once didn't stop to plunder any stores.
"Psst, Captain Darien I presume?" A voice called from an alley.
"Yes, who goes there?" Darien asked pulling out a sword.
"My name is Lady Emerald and I am a lady of Diamond's court." Emerald explained as she stepped out of the shadows.
"What do you want?" Darien asked getting impatient.
"I just wish to tell you I can get you to your princess and lovers faster than you could dream. I know where they are and they've been waiting for you." Emerald said.
"How do we know we can trust you?" Darien asked lowering his sword.
"This would be for Nephrite." Emerald said holding out a chain with Lita's pendant on it.
"It's Lita's. I gave it to her before we were parted, but she gave it back. I gave it to her once again before we left for the ship." Nephrite said. "She would never part with it unless…" Nephrite glared at the woman in front of him.
"And this would be for you captain." Emerald handed Darien an envelope and let him open it.
Endy-
You have to know that the three of us are fine. Lita and Mina have been forced into kitchen maids even after I was promised they would be my handmaidens. Diamond has kept his hands to himself and I have been dropping hints of ruining more of his diplomatic plans if he tries anything. I am forced to join him when he is in the throne room, but I say and do nothing.
Endy, you must know it is I since I'm the only one that knows who you really are! The tattoo on your back and the people you remember. How would anyone else know that? Trust Emerald, she has a plan. Diamond's brother Sapphire is part of it so do not try to hurt him. Sapphire has always been nice to me and my friends and his the complete opposite of his brother.
Come soon.
With Love,
Serenity
Darien gasped as he read the note. Surely his eyes betrayed him and she was forced into giving some of that information. "Do you know what this says?" Darien asked.
"No, she asked me to give it to you when we met and not to read it." Emerald said with a shake of her head.
"Alright, guys, I think we can trust her." Darien said.
"How can you be sure?" Malachite asked. "What about Mina?"
"Trust me, it's been hard to keep the cooks from killing her because she burns everything, but she is fun and messing up the kitchen." Emerald said.
"That sounds like Mina to me." Malachite said.
"Follow me, we have a secret way in to get past the guards." Emerald said turning back to the alley.
"Wait, why are you helping us?" Darien asked.
"No offense to your princess, but Diamond is mine and I want her gone." Emerald said.
"Alright, show the way." Emerald smiled and turned back to the alley where she showed the group of pirates to the castle. Emerald stepped over to a wall and opened a secret door. She let the pirates in, but left to outside as watch outs.
"Here, follow me to get Mina and Lita." She whispered. The guys nodded and followed her down some passages before they entered the kitchen. Mina was on the floor cleaning the dirt and other things that had fallen onto it.
"Mina!" Malachite whispered harshly. Mina looked up and her eyes widened when she saw Malachite standing there.
"Mal!" She gasped and quietly got up and ran to Malachite. Malachite wrapped his arms around her and hugged her close to his chest. He buried his head into her hair and let her cry into his chest.
"Mina, where's Lita?" Nephrite asked quietly.
"She's over by the buckets of water cleaning the dishes." Mina whispered. Nephrite nodded and walked behind some racks until he saw Lita leaning over a bucket and scrubbing a pan.
"Lita!" Nephrite called. Lita kept working in the dishes as if she never heard him. "Lita!" Nephrite called again, but a little bit louder. Lita finally looked up and her mouth fell open when she saw Nephrite standing there.
"Neph!" Lita squealed as she ran over and jumped into Nephrite's arms. "I can't believe you're here."
"I'm here baby, and I'm not letting you leave my sight ever again." Nephrite whispered into her hear as he hugged her and nuzzled her neck.
"Neph, Lita get back here before anyone sees you." Darien hissed. The two reunited lovers joined the rest of the group who were huddled together. "Serenity said that Sapphire would be helping you." Darien said turning to Emerald.
"He is, he's keeping Diamond busy and will open the doors for us. He's also planning to help you get out with Serenity." Emerald explained.
"I want them to leave now." Darien said pointing to Malachite and Nephrite who were holding their lovers.
"Darien, we aren't going to leave you." Malachite said.
"I don't want you to be there and I don't want the girls to be there." Darien explained. "I need to handle Diamond on my own."
"We understand." Nephrite said as he put a hand on Malachite to stop him from saying anything else.
"Alright, stay strong Darien and come back to us with Serenity." Malachite said. Darien nodded and turned around and followed Emerald farther down the hall.
"We need to get going. Follow us; we know how to get back out unseen." Nephrite said to the girls. They nodded and quietly followed the guys down the long corridors. When they came upon the door they opened it to find the two pirates still there waiting.
"Come on, we need to get back to the ship." Malachite said to the two men. The men nodded and started following the small group.
"Where's Captain Darien sir?" One man asked.
"Still inside." Malachite answered in a tone that told the man that he was not to ask anymore. The pirate simply nodded and followed along in silence. They stayed in the shadows, but most of the villagers were inside. When the ship came into view the same watchman was sitting there drinking a large bottle of rum.
"Hello there! Find what ye were looking for?" The man asked.
"We did, our captain is still there. Here's some more money for rum." Malachite gave the man another silver coin.
"Mina, Lita!" Rei shouted as the group made it aboard. Amy rushed out to see her friends make it onto the deck and rushed over to them. The four girls started talking and hugging each other. Tears were brimming in their eyes as they talked.
"Girls, come on we need to get in." Jadeite said. The girls all nodded and filed into Rei's room since it was the closest one to the deck.
"What now?" Lita asked.
"We wait." Malachite answered grimly. Mina wrapped her arms around Malachite as he watched out the window for any sign of Darien.
"Where is Darien?" Rei asked. When no one answered her eyes widened and her mouth formed a slight 'O'. "Diamond…"
"Diamond is in his throne room. Serenity should be sitting next to him and Sapphire should be on the other side of this door." Emerald explained. "Ready?" Darien nodded and Emerald knocked on the door. Sapphire opened it up and let Darien in, but kept Emerald out.
"Darien! How nice of you to come see us before we depart so we can be married." Diamond smirked as he saw Darien walk over.
"Diamond, let Serenity go." Diamond sneered.
"Why would I do that?" Diamond asked. He got up from his throne and pulled Serenity up with him. "She's quite beautiful isn't she?" Diamond asked as he let his hand roam Serenity's body.
"Diamond, I said let her go." Darien repeated.
"If that is what you want. We will let her be a prize and she shall sit right here." Diamond pushed her back into her chair and tied her arm up. Serenity looked up with wide eyes at Darien when her hand was tied to the chair. "Tell me Darien, does she call you Darien or Endymion?"
A/N- Yes I'm evil. But remember, with cliffies I try to update as fast as I can. So the next chapter will be up soon!
