Hello again! I'm still spazing out that we've reached over 100 reviews! I just wanna say thank you to you guys again, and I love you all. Sadly, I'm working on how to wrap this up, there may be about…four chapters left to this story sadly. But I also intended to write an epilogue so you guys can expect that as well. And I will be coming back with more fanfictions, so watch out for them. Enjoy!
I don't own Sailor Moon.
PROMBLEM (ALL MUST READ): Since my home computer crashed a couple weeks ago my boyfriend has lent me his laptop so I could continue writing my stories. But my mom for some bizarre reason as told me to return it to him. I don't know why, but she said she won't let me get on the home computer when it's fixed if I don't give it back. So I don't know when I'll be able to update again. I'm really, really, really sorry about this, but I can't find anyway around it. I'll try to type at the library or at a friends house, but it's going to be hard to keep my mom from knowing what I'm doing. I'm sorry please forgive me!
Earthypie06: Thanks, keeping people interested in your story is something a write has to be good at. When I first posted this story I was a little worried the first chapter wasn't interesting enough to catch people's attentions. Thank you sooooooooooooooooo much for the review
Usagi Usako Chiba: Don't worry she won't sleep with Diamond, I wasn't planning on it either, so you have nothing to worry about there.
Gr33nJ3w3lRain: Yes, yes he will get there don't worry. As much as he'd like to he can't just rush in there, without a plan or back up he would only end up getting himself killed. And we can't have that now can we.
Girl of Darkness: Yes, sadly both will be ending soon, I'll try to update as fast as I can, but I do have some complications. When are you leaving? When will you finally get your hands on a computer? I'm trying to finish them both up, but My Beloved Pirate might not be finished as fast as I'd want it to.
KawaiiUsako: Lol, yes you will never be forgotten as with many other reviewers. At this point we all want to kill Diamond, I'm itching to kill him off myself, but his demise will come along soon enough.
Melis: I'm soooooooooooooo glad you think of my story that way, I hope I'll be seeing you on the other fanfictions that I will post in the near future
IAmTheBattleMaiden: Yes, Diamond will get his butt kicked, lol. Believe me he will be killed, but I'm not going to make him the bad guy in any more of my fanfictions. I think I've been mean enough to him.
Justsukiya: Don't worry Serenity's suffering ends soon, she will be saved as you will find in this chapter But yes, I did make Diamond pretty evil, he's a model for all the other evil people, lol.
Sailor Saturn2: Here is the next chapter, I hope you enjoy it like you have th rest of my story
Silver Moon Goddess 1: Thank you for the 'wows' they are much aprreciated Thank you for the reviews,
KisshuFangirl: Don't worry there are plenty mroe storied with Diamond in it, if you just run a summary serch with his name you'll get a bunch Thank you for reveiwing my story!
Alexandria18: Well, I try to make my story as descriptive as possable so my readers can vicualize it, but I'm unsure about what the markings look like myself. But Serenity pretty much as marksing almsot all over her body at this point, thats why her inner struggle is getting so hard. All of the marking are overiding her and wearing her down.
Chapter 20: Help
Heather knocked hesitantly on the door to Princess Serenity's room, when there was no response she cautiously opened the door and peaked in.
"You can come in Heather," came Serenity's voice, it was so soft Heather could barley hear it. She pushed open the door softly her companion coming in right behind her. She saw the top of Serenity's head in a chair nearby, she walked around to stand in front of her.
Heather had to raise a mouth to block her gasp, she even heard the intake of breath from her companion behind her. Heather had known something was wrong the last time she'd seen Serenity. She'd looked far to pale and she'd looked like she was carrying a great weight on her shoulders.
Now she looked ten times worse, if it'd been a normal situation she would've suggested medical attention immediately. Her long blond hair was not done today and hung dull and lifeless around her face and shoulders. Her face was as pale as death and drawn, her body looked far to thin, even more thin that some of the servants here. Her blue eyes that had sparked with such life yesterday were dull only flickering occasionally. Her shoulders slumped forward like that great weight she was carrying on her shoulders threatened to crush her.
"Heather I'm glad you came back," Serenity said looking up at her a dim recognition in her eyes.
"Yes, I've brought Brandon with me like you asked Princess," she said stepping aside so Serenity could see the man behind her. She could tell her was use to hard work. His muscles were big and his face held rugged features. He had sandy blond hair and light blue eyes, Serenity would've thought him handsome, but the expression on his face was serious reminding Serenity of their situation.
"Heather has told me you requested my presence Princess," Brandon said bowing down on one knee.
"It was implied that you would know how to escape this retched place without being caught," Serenity said wearily leaning back into the seat.
"Do you wish to escape Princess, if you do I cannot escort you, my place is with my people and I will not leave them." Brandon said not looking at her. Serenity gave him a wane smile, he was just the kind of man who would work side-by-side with Endymion.
"I would never ask that of you, I'm afraid I cannot leave this place for Diamond would know to easily. I was inquiring that you would know a way how to get large groups of people out of here, to a safe place."
Brandon looked slightly taken aback, he hadn't been expecting this question, "I have and idea about how to Princess, I'm quite sure it will work. But a safe place is hard to find, what are you proposing Princess?"
Serenity held out her left hand and Brandon took it, it was then he noticed the silver ring around her finger. "Endymion and I have been engaged by the Goddess, I know he will when he comes-"
Serenity stopped with a sudden gasp clutching her chest, her breath coming in short gasps. Heather rushed forward to stop Serenity's body that had begun to pitch forward. Heather gently pushed her back in the seat seeing Serenity's face was flushed and her brow pinched in suffering.
The shawl Serenity had been wearing shad slipped off one shoulder, Heather moved to place it back on her shoulder but Brandon stopped her his eyes wide. He gently pulled the shawl down and tipped her head to the side revealing her neck.
There were two of those horrible marks on her arm, one on her shoulder and another on her forearm. Another on was on her neck, they were pulsing a dark energy; even Heather and Brandon felt it.
"My lady are you alright?" Heather asked pulling the shawl back up on Serenity's shoulder.
"I'm fine," Serenity said trying to eight herself, "It's just…the battle grows harder with each passing moment."
Heather looked at her in a totally different light now, they were all prisoners yes. But Serenity was more of a prisoner than all of them. She had no chance to escape and with each passing hour she lost a little bit of herself.
"As I was saying before, once Endymion comes, it is most likely he will star his war with Diamond. It would be better to get the innocents out now, and warn the men that Endymion will be coming."
"I see Princess, but there is still the matter f finding a safe place for the women and children." Brandon said thinking about it himself.
"I trust that you know the terrain well Brandon, Endymion would've set up somewhere near by already. If you can find this place I'm sure he will see the women and children to safety." Serenity said.
"I have an idea of where Endymion might set up something, do you really think it could work Princess," Brandon said in disbelief.
"I believe that it will work, Diamond is becoming more enamored with me each passing day. Soon he will order I spend a whole day in his company. That is when you should start moving people, and you must do it quickly," Serenity said with absolute sureness.
"If you say so Princess, I will begin plans immediately. The people have grown to trust me and I will make them listen. By nightfall we'll have a group there already," Brandon said with confidence.
"Then do so, give Endymion my love. I will wait for him," Serenity said with a smile. Heather and Brandon got up, bowed, then left Serenity to herself. She sifted uncomfortably feeling the dark energy weeping through her knowing Diamond was near. She was going under a tidal wave that couldn't be stopped. Her body felt apart from her, not really hers, as if it was coming to belong to someone else. She shivered at the thought of a day in Diamond's company, but the innocent people needed to get out, Diamond wouldn't hesitate to use them as shields.
Her marks coursed in response as Diamond opened her door. Serenity closed her eyes trying to feel her other marks, that Endymion had given her. They flickered weakly in response, and Serenity almost cried out in loss.
"Come Serenity I find I would like to enjoy a day in your company." Diamond spoke from the door. The dark energy swelled in response and Serenity should only watch as her body did as he bid and got up and went to him. He gave her a triumphant smile while Serenity tried to keeping form being consumed.
Night fell around the encampment, and Endymion walked to the area they'd set up for sparing. He'd immersed himself in preparation for battle and he knew they were ready. Soon they would attack and he would be able to claim Serenity from Diamond. Malachite had said he would spare with him so he could blow off some steam and he looked forward to it.
When he finally reached the sparing ground he stood before Malachite primed and ready.
"The caves have been made ready for any refugees that will need to travel there," Malachite said as they began.
"Good," Endymion grunted going on the offense.
The battle helped relieve some of the tension that had built up in his shoulders. It helped relax his mind and once they were done Endymion went to go back to his tent. He was stopped by a passing officer.
"Sir! we've spotted a large group of people heading this way," the officer told him. Endymion frowned but followed him to receive more details. The group of people didn't seemed to be armed, but carried many belongings. They would reach the camp in a matter of moments.
Endymion went forth to meet them with Nephrite and Zoicite beside him. Endymion looked upon the group suspiciously but stopped as he saw a familiar figure leading them. The man with sandy blond hair looked up to met his gaze and gave him a wane smile.
"Brandon!" Endymion cried out running to meet and embrace his old friend. Brandon returned it his eyes shinning with happiness at seeing hid Prince.
"I thought you'd died long ago," Endymion said in disbelief.
"I'm glad I didn't, know I can help you with this war, and I hunger to see my home land again." Brandon said letting go of his old friend.
"And what do you have here?" Endymion asked looking at all of the women and children.
"Refugees that wish to get away before the war, I have more coming this is only the first group." Brandon said. Endymion motioned to let them into the camp while he walked with Brandon talking to him.
"You organized this?" Endymion asked.
"I did, but the idea lies with you love Princess Serenity,"
"Serenity?" Endymion asked hungering for news of her.
"Yes she sends her love to you, but she doesn't do well I'm afraid. She has these marks upon her, they are like nothing I've seen before. She says she looses a little bit of herself day by day." Brandon said a troubled look on his face. " I don't know what that means but you must go to her as quickly as possible,"
"Don't worry Brandon I planned to attack tomorrow. Go back and as many people as you can out tonight, and those who remain tell them to remain in their house all day, so we will know who not to attack." Endymion said. Brandon nodded then hurried off with a couple of his comrades who were helping to get people out. They had much work to do but Endymion was sure they were up to it, Endymion walked away trying to control the rage oiling within him. Serenity was loosing herself? Diamond had put more of those marks on her? There were so many questions and all Endymion could do was wonder. He knew he would not get any sleep tonight. Tomorrow they attacked Braeden, and tomorrow he would save Serenity from Diamond's terrible clutches.
Ready or not Diamond, here I come.
