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Author's Notes: Hi, sorry, sorry! It's been a busy time here between work & family. Finally had some down time and wanted to update some stories.
I am so thankful for the favorites, the follows, and the reviews! It makes me happy and I enjoy writing for you! Please check out my other SM stories,"To Love Again" & "Just One Night." (short stories...) I try to write requests on short stories, if you have an idea, let me know!
Onward!
If That's What It Takes
Through the wind and the rain, through the smoke and the fire
When the fear rises up, when the waves ever higher
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It's so quiet.
Serena could feel her chest rise and fall from her deep breaths. For a moment, it felt like she was swimming through a thick fog. It was the time when you just awaken from your dreams and you're not sure if you're dreaming or if you're awake yet.
I feel so cold.
Her eyelids were heavy. So, so heavy. Her mind roared in frustration as little fragments of her memory began to piece together. Slowly, she raised her hand to her throbbing head. Every single inch of her body rebelled from her movements. Tears welled in her eyes.
Is he still here? I don't have the strength to fight.
Never had she felt such pain before! Even after the battle with Beryl, she could stand and walk. Now? Her shoulders and legs could still feel Prince Diamond's strong grasp. Could feel the bite marks. And just how many times did he have his way?
He dominated me like I was an animal.
The sounds he made. The feel of his breath against my neck. The horrible feeling of him. A wave of nauseous swept through her stomach. Not having the strength to sit up, Serena deposited the contents of her stomach beside the bed. A feeling of helplessness wrapped around her.
I want my mom!
A sob caught in her throat as the smell crept towards her nose. She felt like a helpless child. Her fingers grasped the sheets as she tried to sit up. She couldn't.
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He knew she was awake. He could hear her. Rubbing his eyes, Darien quickly sat up. What time was it? Standing slowly to his feet, he tried to stretch out the kinks in his worn body.
Amy had cared for Serena, but he has fallen asleep outside her door. He hadn't slept on a solid surface since he was young. Was Amy in the room? He could hear his love crying. The Sailor Scout told him she would alert him as soon as she woke...but even Sailor Mercury needed her sleep.
What do I do?
Darien took off his hat and slowly unbuttoned his tuxedo cape and jacket. Folding them, he placed them neatly in a chair beside the bedchamber door. His hands clenched and unclenched as he waited by the door.
This is my fault.
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Serena bit her lip as she tried to muffle her tears into the sheets. Finally, she had pulled herself to a sitting position against the bed's large headboard. Her body felt as if it had been twisted and pulled apart. Slowly, she lifted the sheet.
A red hue colored her cheeks. She had been stripped from all of her garments. a sharp intake of breath was took as she studied her body. Purple and green marks were scattered across her body. Her upper arms were marked with fingerprints, bite marks lined her chest. Two large handprints were embedded in her upper thighs.
I look horrid. He took everything from me!
Nothing would erase the memories from her mind. His whispers, his groping, his desire for her to submit In the most grotesque ways. The way he took every single ounce of her dignity caused her stomach to roll.
He dominated me.
Serena felt her stomach heave once again as sickness overwhelmed her.
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The sound of another sob caught Darien's attention from his thoughts. His hands forcefully pulled opened the door. There wasn't any time for this, she needed him. "Serena, I am here."
The door opened. He wasn't prepared for what he saw. His blue eyes stared at the body of his bunny. Something inside of him told him to look away. Emotions made his mind whirl with anger, jealousy, bitterness, guilt.
Once golden hair now had a dull shine and a once glowing face of an angel now had a ghostly look. Large blue orbs gave him a haunting look. Her voice was weas,"Don't look at me."
"Serena, please, let me help." Taking a step forward, he tried to plead with her. Serena gathered the soiled sheets to her chin to cover her bruises. Tears escaped her eyes.
"I SAID DON'T LOOK AT ME!"
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A familiar hand rested on Darien's shoulder and guided him from the bedchamber. Luna, who had followed Amy, glanced at the future King. Would he be strong enough for this? "I tried to help her, I-"
"She has been through one of the most difficult times of her life. This is common for victims. They shun those closest to them in fear of rejection." Sailor Mercury had to bite her lip. Her heart was full of grief for her moon princess. Yet, there was no time for grief. All of the scouts knew they needed Sailor Moon's power to defeat Diamond. They needed her healed, they needed her rested. It was only a matter of time before the evil prince sought her out.
"The bruises..."
"Will heal in time..." She reassured him.
With his back to the wall, he slouched lower and lower until he was once more seated on the ground,"This...this is my fault..."
Luna hopped onto his knee and looked at the young man before her,"The only one at fault is Prince Diamond, Tuxedo Mask. You must snap out of this. He will come for her at any moment, you must be focused to fight."
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Emerald's head throbbed with pain. A few moments passed before she finally was able to think straight. Her fingers touched her cheek tenderly. A hiss escaped her lips from the sensitivity. She closed her eyes.
"She will never love you. She is in love with Endymion! She will only see you as a cowering, forceful devil that you are!"
The slap had been quick, but forceful. Diamond had an unfamiliar look about him. Normally, he was controlled. No one could stir his anger...until now. Emerald knew she should've shut her mouth, but bitterness had its way.
Serenity brought out the worst in Diamond. Oh, he loved her, but maybe too much. She controlled Diamond's thoughts. It plagued the prince that he couldn't have her.
"Stay out of my way, Emerald."
Things would never go her way. Not even if she tried to do good. Helping that stupid little brat did nothing for her but drive her prince further from her! For the first time, Emerald allowed tears to slip down her cheeks.
Am I crying? I'm so weak.
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"I need power to defeat these incompetent Sailor Brats. I'm not strong enough. I need more," Prince Diamond was on his knees, bowing to the Wise Man who resided in a dark, damp room of the kingdom.
A deep voice responded,"Have I not given you enough already, Prince? What is it that I will receive if I grant you this request?"
Diamond hesitated. What more could he give to the Wise Man? He had already gave his kingdom, his vow to serve him...what more was there? Uneasiness settled on his mind. The Wise Man had given him dark power so he could defeat Crystal Tokyo, and that he had done. He had reigned happily, but the more he thought about it, the more he realized Wise Man was the one running the show...not him.
"I desire your very heart, young prince," he whispered.
Diamond almost laughed,"My heart? It's as black as sin, what could you do with it? Do I not serve you already?"
"...your heart is my price, Prince Diamond."
"...agreed..."
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"Are you feeling better?" Amy smiled. Her hands held a soup bowl steadily while her friend took another sip of chicken broth. This was an improvement! Slowly, Serena had began to calm herself.
It's over now. You've been used. Quit crying about it. I don't have the strength or the time to cry anymore. I'll worry about it when we get back home. Crystal Tokyo is defeated, that is why Prnce Endymion brought us here. We are the only hope they have. Diamond thought he won, but he hasn't...I know he he will be back, it's just a matter of days...I have to be ready...my friends need me...
Serena didn't voice her thoughts. She had heard every single conversation that had taken place outside of her door. The girls had come to check on her, Darien inquired every hour or two about her.
Look at you, Serena. You're growing up. You're not a crybaby, you're a moon princess and you can defeat this evil. You have too...
Amy was speaking, but Serena only saw her lips moving. There was too many unanswered questions, too many scary thoughts that were stirring in her mind. Her friend's voice finally reached her ears,"Darien thinks this is his fault."
...Darien...
"He has been sleeping outside the door. He is very worried about you."
"His fault?...H-How was this his fault?"
Amy lowered her voice,"He said he failed to protect you."
Failed to protect me? My love, you rescued me from thst monster! It's my fault, I wasn't strong enough to fight him! I saw your eyes when you saw me, Darien. You were repulsed at my body...! How could you love someone who is no longer pure? How can you love me when I wasn't strong enough?
"I think I will rest now," she whispered,"and after dinner...after dinner, I'd like to see him."
"Are you sure you're ready? You need rest-"
Her voice wavered,"I-I need him..."
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