AN: Hey all sorry I haven't updated in so long! My cancer has returned again, so back to doing chemo. Plus I wanted to stay in the nursing program for as long as possible. So I am in college and doing chemo it doesn't sound like much but my hands are full. Well to all those who like my other stories better it will be a while. I want to finish this one first it is still fresh in my mind, but don't worry I am not giving up on any of my Fan fictions! I only got like 3 reviews so more would be appreciated but I wont stop writing! And on with the story!
Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon or Gundam Wing if I did they would be crossovers just like the stories I write!
Previously:
"Mission Accepted." Heero eyed the strange woman waiting for a reply.
"I will be here tomorrow to take you there. You don't have to worry about anything. Everything has been provided for you. You will have new identity when you arrive you will know all the basics for your new lives. You can use this time will to say your good byes." With that she exited from the same portal she entered through. She left the Gundam Pilots alone to prepare for their journey.
Present time:
Duo woke up early and checked out of the motel. The delivery people would be there soon and he needed to be on time. Walking to his new home he couldn't help but feel a little excited. Serena was going to be his. She just had to be. If he lost her and had to remember the pain it would be too much to bear. I know I will visit her on her lunch break and take her something special for lunch! I know food always makes me feel better! Finally arriving at his new home he went to the kitchen to think of what to make her for lunch.
As Duo was standing in the kitchen he heard a familiar voice from behind him.
"Hello Duo" The Sailor Scout of time spoke with her normal mysterious voice.
Duo didn't bother to turn around instead he kept routing through the cupboards looking for the perfect meal for his beloved.
"Hey Trista, I think yesterday went really well. I just wish the guys could be here. Didn't realize how much I would miss them. The house is so quiet."
"So you missed us Maxwell?" Duo spun around to see Wufei getting out of the portal and the other Gundam pilots following one by one.
"But, how Trista?" Duo was stunned he remember from the Silver Millennium that the Sailor Scout of time was not allowed to change the timeline with out a direct order from above her. Even then destiny had to approve it.
"With the help of a little Princess. As much as you try to hide it Serena could still tell how much you missed them. I told her to order me to get them. Although, I don't think Destiny minds, she did not try to interfere. Destiny probably thinks it will not make much of a difference." Trista smiled as she spoke. It was a rare moment when Sailor Pluto truly smiled. But, she knew somehow having the Pilots there would make a difference.
"Boy was she wrong! When I have my family together there isn't anything I cant do!" Duo spoke with such convection. His voice eased any lasting fears Trista had about bringing the Pilots to the past.
"Yes, Duo I believe that to. I must go now the time gates have been unguarded for to long!" Without another word Trista waved goodbye as she entered her portal.
"I can't believe you guys are here!" Duo was still amazed at what Trista and Serena had done for him.
"Well believe it Maxwell! You didn't think we would let you run off and leave us now did you?" Wufei was his normal arrogant sound, but to the trained ear you could tell Wufei was glad to be reunited with his friend.
"Naw. Wu-man I knew you couldn't stay away for very long!"
"Maxwell, my name is Wufei! You would be wise to shut up, if you wish to keep that pretty braid of yours!"
"Awww here I thought you missed me Wufie!"
"That's it Maxwell! Your braid is mine!" Wufei began chasing Duo around the house with his katana. Although, the other pilots would never admit it they were glad to be back together and for the noise.
A knock at the door startled everyone. Heero pulled his gun and everyone was on high alert. Well except Duo.
"Guys, its fine it just my new furniture. I had to stay at a motel last night because they could not deliver it until today. Why do you think I am up so early? I had to meet them when they got here." Duo walked over to the door to greet the movers.
"Hey come on in guys I will show you around! This is the living room, kitchen, dining room," As Duo's voice faded down the hallway the pilots just waited until it was time to see their rooms.
The day went on rather slow. Duo and the pilots continued to set up the house. Meanwhile, Serena had made an effort at school but the glares from the scouts were making it unbearable. So at lunchtime Serena decided it was time to ditch school again. Serena decided to head over to Duo's house to see if he needed any help unpacking. Also, she wanted to see if he had a little time to help her with homework.
When Serena arrived at Duo's home it appeared everything had already been delivered. She let herself inside when no one answered her knock.
"Hello, Duo where are you?" Serena began wandering through the halls until she heard voices coming from the kitchen. As she entered the kitchen she saw five males sitting around the table.
"Hey Duo, I didn't realize you had company I can come back later." Serena began to turn around when Duo walked up to her.
"No, Bunny I am glad you're here I can introduce you to my family. It was the weirdest thing. They all just showed up today. I have never been so happy!" Serena blushed even if Duo didn't know that she brought them here at least she made him happy.
"Well that's nice Duo, but I don't want to intrude on your family time. I can just meet up with you later." Serena wanted to stay so badly but she didn't want to be a bother to Duo.
"Nope, your not allowed to leave me! I need my friends to get to know the Future Mrs. Maxwell" Duo was so charming when he wanted to be. The only thing Serena could do was smile and follow him to meet his friends.
"Guys this is Serena, Serena this is Quatre, Trowa, Heero, and Wufei." One by one they all greeted her but when it was Wufei's turn it didn't go over as quite as planned.
" Weak woman!" Serena looked at Wufei and hot tears began to run down her face; tears of anguish.
"Your right Wufei I am weak" Serena began to crumble in front of the Pilots. Falling to her knees she began to weep. The Pilots were to stunned to speak. Duo was going to kill Wufei after he got Serena to calm down. He sent Wufei a death glare that made Heero's look like child's play. And, for a moment Wufei was scared of Duo. He was after all a Gundam Pilot like the rest of them. As Duo carried Serena over to the couch, she began to speak. Her eyes never left the floor.
"I am weak! So many people depend on me. I am suppose to save lives and protect. But, I am afraid. What if I mess up?" Her eyes rose and looked the pilots directly in their eyes one by one as she spoke.
"I am a crybaby, I have tried to change but something inside me wont allow me. I try to do homework but it is always wrong. Everyone loves pointing out how stupid I am. So why bother? I want to act like a lady, but it never turns out that way I make a fool of myself. I want to learn how to fight properly but no one has enough patience to teach me. So yes Wufei, I am a weak woman but, it is not by choice. It is because no one will show me any different." Duo just sat there and held her for a moment. Unsure of what he should say. The memories he saw were not of a weak woman. The constant fights with Beryl, the black moon family, chaos, Allen and Ann. However, he couldn't tell her that he knew of her fights or it would ruin everything. So he just stayed close and let her cry. Waiting for an answer to come.
"Well, since you admit you are a weak woman and need proper training I will teach you how to fight properly!" At first when Serena looked at him she was waiting for him to change his mind. When he didn't she raced over to him and hugged him as hard as she could.
As he began to turn blue you could just barley hear "Injustice!"
"And Miss Serena I could help you act like a proper lady. I have a lot of sisters in proper standing. I could help you learn." This made her release Wufei and turn to Quatre "Really?" She said as she began running over to Quatre and hugging him.
"I could help you with your fear and a few other things that could be useful in battle." Trowa volunteered his time to help her. Tears began to form in Serena's eyes. They were tears of joy finally someone would help her. Unexpectedly she went and hugged Trowa.
"Thank you" Knowing that Heero would probably not volunteer to help her she wanted everyone else to know how grateful she was.
She was a little surprised when Heero began to speak. " I will help you with school" Short and sweet but Serena got the message. Duo said that Trowa and Heero barely spoke but once they befriend you, they are friends for life.
"Really, you guys will help me? People say that there is no hope for me. I don't want to waste your time." She looked down at the floor for a moment waiting for them to take back their offer. Who could help her? She wasn't worth their time.
"Actually guys, I should save you the time and effort. No one can help me I am worthless. I will just go now." This young girl who had saved the world countless time and was destined to one-day rule thought she was worthless. The guys were speechless. What can you say to someone when they speak like that? Who had lowered he self-esteem this far?
With tears in her eyes she began to walk towards the door. It was Duo who stopped her.
"That's not true Serena! People around you have not tried to help you! They tried to make you something you are not! " Duo was furious the guys had never seen him so angry. Duo couldn't help it. Those good for nothing scout and jerk of a Prince did this to his bunny. He wanted to kill them at that moment. However, when he looked down at Serena he realized he was scaring her. His eyes and words softened
"Bunny you are not worthless! My friends and I will help you. But, you must be willing to change and grow. You need to find your own way. So you can decide what kind of person you want to be. I don't have outstanding skills but I will stand by your side and teach you how to have a little fun once and a while. Maybe build your self-esteem by telling you how beautiful you are. Even while crying" Duo raised her face to his so he could meet her gaze.
"Yes, Miss Serena saying your worthless and unable to learn is giving up the fight before the battle has begun!" Quatre could feel the pain emanating off of Serena. He didn't know why but he felt the need to protect this girl like she was one of his sisters.
"Well, if you guys are sure, then I will at least try! I will do better than that I will make you proud!" Serena finally stopped crying.
"That's better! Well I think we should make arrangements for you to stay here for a week. No school, no friends, or any contact outside of this room. You will spend one day with each of us to get a good head start on your training. And we will begin to teach you the things you need to know." Trowa was the one who spoke this time. This girl so small and fragile awakened feelings inside him he never knew he had. The only thing he was sure of was that he would protect her at all costs. She was after all their new mission. Or so he told himself.
"Okay, I can do that! I will call my guardian to arrange everything. Is it okay if I come back tonight?" For the first time in a long time Serena dared to hope that someone could help her be a better Princess. She could feel the strength radiating off them. She felt stronger and wiser just being in their presence.
"Of course it is bunny. It just so happens I made the guest bedroom up with your style in mind. In case you ever needed to stay over."
"Duo, you are so sweet I am so glad I met you that day in the park! You have a way of making everything better. Thank you! Okay guys I am going to get everything arranged!" Without another word the bunny hoped out the door with big dreams in mind.
Serena worked furiously to get everything arranged by the evening. Trista wrote a note to the school. Saying that Serena was going on an education field trip and would not be back for at least a week. Serena had to use the communicator to get a hold of Amara, Michelle, and Hortaru because they were out of town. She just told them she would be busy for a week and they wouldn't be able to get a hold of her. Although, the outer scouts were a little worried about their Princess, they knew they could not argue with her when she used the "voice." Serena didn't bother to tell the inner scouts anything. They would not miss her anyway. So what was the point? Instead she packed her things and headed over to Duo's house. Unaware that someone was following her in the shadows.
As Serena walked through the dark streets she couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive. Something is very wrong. Trying not to panic she quickened her pace trying to get to Duo's house before something happened. Why hadn't she asked someone to stay with her? She couldn't transport there. Duo and the others would become suspicious. Also, transporting took so much energy out of her. She couldn't afford to be weak on her first day of training. The guys would get upset and pry give up on her.
The hair on her neck began to stand up. Something was defiantly wrong. She finally began to run to Duo's house. She heard the footsteps from behind. She did not dare look behind her. She only pushed her legs harder willing them to go faster. She needed to escape whoever was behind her.
"Now…Now…Princess did you really think you could escape me?" There in front of her speaking was Tuxedo Mask. His tone was so smug. Serena wished she could hit him and whip that stupid look off his face.
At Duo's house:
Duo could feel the intense fear and anger building inside him. He knew this feeling was Serena opening their bond and crying out for him to save her. Whoever dared to hurt or scare his Bunny in such a manor would pay dearly. Without thinking he jumped from the couch and began to run. Simply allowing their bond to guide him. The other Gundam pilots looked puzzled for a moment before following Duo.
Meanwhile Darien was circling Serena. The smell of alcohol lingered around him. Serena could only think so this is Darien drunk? He backed her into a corner and began to speak.
"Serena, Shame on you! I saw you with that other guy. I know it's just a phase, but you are trying my patients. I will only wait for you for so long. Who else would love you like I have? No one would put up with your constant whining, your eating habits, honestly who else would love such a pig? So many faults and I forgive them all and love you anyway and this is how you repay me? By spending time with him?" Serena kept her eyes glued to the ground. Everything he was saying was true but she really liked Duo. Didn't she deserve to be happy to? Darien grabbed her arm hard and forced her to look him in the eyes. He was no longer in his tuxedo mask attire. He must have known it would have attracted unwanted attention. The only thought running through Serena's mind was someone please save me.
"Are you listening to me Serena Dear?" Tears filled her eyes there was nowhere to run. And, his grip only tightened. If he didn't let go soon he would break her arm.
"Yes, Darien please stop your hurting me!" The tears were flowing freely now. Darien only grinned at her pain and began to squeeze even harder till Serena fell to her knees in agony.
"I suggest you take your hands off her before I kill you!" The voice was low and dark. Whoever, Darien could tell that they were serious. Not that it matters I'm tuxedo mask I can take on anyone. Darien picked Serena up off the ground and threw her against the wall. Looking smug he turned around at the person who dare threaten Tuxedo Mask while he corrected his girlfriend.
Serena looked up from the ground at her savior. It was Duo he came for her!
"Duo you came." Through all the pain she still managed a smile toward Duo. Pushing Darien to the side Duo began to embrace his little bunny. Serena filched at first afraid of anyone touching her, but she relaxed when Duo helped her up.
"Of course my little bunny I'm sorry I wasn't here sooner." Darien was furious this stupid man acted as if he wasn't even here. Well Darien Shields was not to be ignored and he would show this man. How dare this Duo hug the meatball head. Darien was getting ready to attack Duo until he heard a click and a cold metal surface pressed to his head.
"Leave now or I will kill you." The cold unfeeling voice from behind sent chills up Darien's spine. Darien maybe tuxedo mask but he knows when the odds are against him. His roses did not work on guns. He turned to see four men standing behind him
"Shame on you Meatball head, five of them? Your whore is showing!" With that Heero kicked Darien in the stomach. Darien landed on his knees.
"Don't you Dare talk about her like that." The other pilots watched in surprise as Heero was defending Serena's honor. The pilots all gathered Serena and her things and began to leave. They could hear Darien shout from behind.
"Meatball head this is not the end, just remember that!"
As the Pilots walked home they knew perfectly well they were being followed. The only thought that crossed their minds…Looks like it is time for a change of Scenery.