Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon, but I am borrowing the characters for this story. I promise I'll give them back. J
I had extra time this weekend, so I got two chapters done. I hope that you all like them both. Remember, the more reviews the more chapters. I would like to thank everyone who has reviewed!! I really appreciate each and every one of them.
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Quickly they fled the scene of the attack. They raced down alleyways, jumped fences, and almost tripped over a few animals that had prowled those same alleyways. Once they felt safe, the two heroes released their transformation, returning to Serena and Amy. "Welcome to the team," said Serena softly as her and Amy walked down the street to their homes. "I'm sorry that you had to help me."
"What do you mean?" questioned Amy in a sharp tone and grabbing Serena's arm to get her attention. "Don't you think I'm good enough to help you? Not good enough to be on the team?"
Serena had a look of pure shock on her face. "What do you mean that you aren't good enough to be on the team? You are much more qualified than I am to be on the team. What I was sad about was that it can take over your life. You end up living two different lives, one as a hero, the other as whomever you have made yourself to be. I think it's hard enough being one person, but being two can be darn tough," replied Serena with tears streaming down her face.
That heartfelt response struck a cord in Amy. She felt that someone had told her something very similar to that before, but she couldn't think of who it was. The only thing that she did remember was that whoever it was, they were in a lot of pain. "Serena, don't you know how lucky we are? Yes, it's true that we have to live two lives, but can you think of any other lives that you would want to live? And who knows, maybe someday they can come together as one fantastic person. I know that I already respect my leader and love my friend." And with that declaration, Amy pulled Serena into a tight hug, allowing Serena to cry to her hearts content.
As Serena started to gather herself back up, she pulled from Amy's embrace and started to smile again. "Well, at least we are in this together. Luna said that there are more out there, and we know who Mars may be. I don't suppose you remember anything from Mercury?"
"No, not really. I think that we need to sit down and talk about this situation. I have no idea who Mercury is, nor Sailor Moon. And how is it possible that a cat can talk. The strange thing is that none of this seems strange to me," responded Amy with a small smile gracing her face as well.
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"… And that's why it's so important that we find the other girls," finished Luna later that night.
"So basically what you are saying is that we are all princesses of this Silver Alliance and our main role in life, other than ruling our prospective planets, was to protect the moon princess?"
"That would probably be the very condensed overall mission. There was a lot more at state that you will be told as more of you are found, but for now that's what you need to know," answered Luna.
"What do you mean there is more that we won't find out till more are found. What if we need to know something that you are withholding from us?" cried Serena. She had believed she knew everything, and was just finding that she, like Amy, had only been told what is necessary for the time.
"You know what you need to know for now, that I promise you. I would never lead you into a situation for which you were not fully prepared. I think that the main thing that you two should focus on right now would be finding Mars. We have a good lead in that temple girl, but I need to meet her myself. Would it be possible for us to go to the temple within the next few days?" questioned Luna
"I'm sure that we can work on that Luna." answered Amy.
Serena just sat back and watched her cat and her friend. She knew that she should be overjoyed that she had a partner in this, and that they were looking for the rest of the girls so that they could beat the Negaverse, and for good this time, but she couldn't help feeling that she was again loosing herself to the shuffle of these other girls who were more prepared than she could be. Amy was so smart, and that temple girl knew so many things. Serena was scared that it would be just like her family again, where she would be lost and only thought of when she klutzed out or cried loud enough to be heard. It just wasn't fair.
"Earth to Serena. Come in."
"Huh? What? Was someone talking to me?"
Giggling Amy replied, "Luna and I have been trying to get your attention for a few minutes now. You looked so lost to us. What were you thinking of so hard?"
Putting on a fake smile Serena responded with a laugh. "Oh, you know me, I was just thinking of what was for supper when I get home. I hope Mom has those nummy meatballs she makes, and maybe some noodles to eat with them, some chocolate cake for desert."
Laughing Amy put up her hands in sign of surrender. "Stop Serena, I get the idea. I'm sure whatever it is you will enjoy it. But I suppose we better get to it. Mom will be wondering where I am, especially if she has heard of the attack on the school. I don't know how I'm going to explain that one to her."
"Why don't you say that you were on your way there when you found me and I was having such a hard time with a problem that you had to explain it to me and lost track of time. I'm sure your mom would believe it, as we have been spending the last few nights over there studying."
Amy was shocked by how normal and cohesive the story was. It fully explained why she was not in class, especially because the attack came so early in the block. How had Serena thought of it so fast? "That's amazing Serena. You thought of that excuse off the top of your head? I'm very impressed. Now if you could just apply those smarts to your homework then you would be set."
Serena just smiled. "Well, Luna, I think we better get home. I think that we should head over to the temple tomorrow. Since I think we are all going to need training, we might as well start together. At least we would have three of the five of us together."
"Good thinking Serena. Tomorrow after school it is. Let me know tonight if that won't work with your parents." And with that Amy was off.
"Luna, why don't you go ahead of me. I think I'm going to take a quick lap around the park before I head home."
Luna thought this was a strange request, but she figured that Serena just needed some alone time. Goodness knew that she was busy enough with other people that she deserved it. "No problem, but make sure that you are home in time for dinner. I don't want you getting grounded so that we can't head over to the temple tomorrow."
"Don't worry about me Luna. You know how to get a hold of me if something happens." And without a backwards glance, Serena was off. Luna wondered if she should worry about Serena, she didn't seem her happy, chipper self. Luna just shook her head and left in the direction of home.
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Serena didn't want to think at all. All she wanted to do was hid from everyone. She finally felt that she was worth something as Sailor Moon. True, she couldn't let anyone know that she was the heroine, but it still felt good to have people talking about what good things she had done. Now there were going to be these other girls to help her. Not that she didn't need the help, as the battle today demonstrated. She just didn't want to get lost again. It hurt to much.
WHAM!!!
"Excuse me, I wasn't looking…"
"Well, Meatball head, it looks like we are destined to meet this way."
Serena looked up and into deep blue eyes. Here he was again. She felt her knees give way slightly. Why did he have to be so attractive? "I think that you just like holding me." responded Serena.
Darien seemed to just realize that he was still holding her up. His initial reaction after running into her had been to make sure she didn't hit the ground. She just felt so good in his arms. "Just making sure that you weren't going to end up on the ground like normal."
"Well, thanks. I'll let you get back to wherever you were going."
Darien was not used to Serena being so soft spoken. He looked down into her eyes and noticed that she seemed to be crying. "What's wrong?" he said softly as he cupped her chin and forced her to face him again.
Serena slapped at his hand. "Who told you anything was wrong. I'm fine. I'll talk to you later." And away she ran, ran from him, his caring eyes, and her unsure heart.
Darien just stood there for a few minutes. He hoped Serena was ok. Sure he liked to tease her, but she gave as good as she got. He didn't like the idea of her in any pain. With a heavy heart he continued home, which had been his original destination.
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Well, what do you think? I've been so busy trying to get all the characters in that I noticed I had left out some of the main idea for the story. I would like to know what you all think, so REVIEW!!!! or email, whatever works for me. Hope everyone has a fabulous week!!