I'm home, and fantastic news I have a job in September. Sorry this chapter has taken so long I've actually written in 3 times.

I really hope you all enjoy this as much as I hope to own Sailor Moon.

Serena was nervous, so far both Amy and Mina had not remembered her when they passed. Raye however was probably the one most likely to. Her friends skill with perception and intuition was unparalleled.

"Ugh," Raye grunted as she started to wake up.

Serena bit her lip placing her hand on Raye's and squeezing reassuringly.

"Oh shit, what have I done?" Raye asked herself despairingly as she sat up.

"It's ok," Serena replied hoping to take the complete blame out of voice.

Raye gasped only just realising she wasn't alone. She turned to Serena seeing the worried look on her friends face.

"No, its not ok, oh Serena I'm so sorry, I should have said it sooner, I've been a complete jealous shrew," she cried.

Serena grimaced. She didn't want to make Raye feel worse but she couldn't lie to her either, not after all the other secrets she was keeping.

"I don't know what to say Raye, you've passed I guess?" she tried.

Raye noticed the change in subject and fixed Serena with a hard glare.

"We have to talk about this Serena, I know now why I've been such a cow, you deserve to know too," she said calmly.

Serena sighed lifting her eyes from her fixed point on the ground and looking into Raye violet gaze.

"When I moved here, before even. I always felt like there's been something missing, like a hole. At first I thought it was because my mother died when I was born. Then I thought it was the lack of love from my father. When I moved here with grandpa and discovered my powers as a priestess I asked the sacred fire what I was missing, what my destiny was. It showed me the dojo I practice karate. I didn't understand at first but then after a few weeks Darien walked in and for some reason it seemed that the hole I was carrying shrunk. I became obsessed with that feeling to the point you became the enemy. I know now I attached myself to Darien because he reminded me of what, who I needed to make me feel whole again. My aura is shadowed in places and I was scared that would take over me. Darien's aura and yours come to think of it shine so brightly I guess I thought if I had Darien his aura would chase the shadows in mine away," Raye breathed.

She smiled then feeling like a giant weight had been lifted off her shoulder. Serena smiled with her and took her hand in understanding.

"I'm glad your feeling better, so just to be clear no more trying to steel my man? Cause I gotta warn you next time I will fight back," Serena said.

Raye looked her in the eyes and as seriously as she could nodded.

"No, no more trying to take Darien, to be honest I don't remember what I saw in him, I prefer blondes," she said before both girls burst out laughing.

"Speaking of Darien I had better go, he couldn't come to the battle and is bound to be worried," Serena sighed before standing.

"Yeah, I better check on grandpa. Hey, do we have his crystal?" Raye asked standing to show her out.

"Yes, Amy took it with her," Serena replied as Raye showed her out.

Raye checked on grandpa, who shuffled and mumbled about pretty girls and he slept.

Taking out her new pen she got ready for bed.

"I now your out there Jedite, I will find you and I swear if your shacked up with someone else i'll burn you alive," Raye whispered before falling asleep. She never saw the red crystal that floated in next to her.

Malachite grinned, the brunette by his feet had been drained of energy so much she wasn't going to be waking for a few days at least.

"Malachite," Beryls voice made him cringe.

"My queen," he bowed as he appeared in the thrown room.

"Tell me malachite how is your collection of the rainbow crystals going?" Beryl asked.

"Well my liege, I have captured a female carrier and drained her energy, I plan to go after the remaining 3 carriers and do the same. Then," Malachite started warily.

Beryl's voice was saccharine. A shiver ran down his spine as he thought of what could had happened.

"You have already failed me Malachite, the Sailor scouts retrieved a crystal from the old temple priest today," she screeched.

"What, impossible?" Malachite said shocked.

"The Sailor scout of Mars apparently sensed the crystal carrier, they are getting stronger Malachite," Beryl seethed.

"That is not possible," Malachite rebuffed.

"Oh really, tell me Malachite how it is possible Zoisite was defeated by just one Sailor scout, the Sailor scout of Mercury no less reported to be the weakest of the group," Beryl cackled enjoying his discomfort.

Malachite turned his head and clenched his fist in remembrance. Beryl was right the Sailor scouts had gotten stronger every since that new scout had arrived.

"My queen, my plan is still in motion, I will collect the remaining carriers within due time," he said.

"You had better not fail me again Malachite, I want those crystals and Tuxedo mask," Beryl said dismissing him.

By the time she made it back to Darien's apartment she was exhausted. Darien was waiting for her.

"I was just considering coming to kidnap you, are you staying?" he said wrapping his arms around her.

"I'm sorry I was gone so long, and yes my parents think I'm with Mina and Amy studying," Serena sighed resting her head against his chest.

"Good. you did what needed to be done my love, it did seem rather easy after everything though I felt Lita would be next to pass after Amy," Darien said moving them to the couch.

Serena giggled against him as Darien trailed his fingers up and down her back.

"I know them Darien, inside and out. All of Raye's anger and frustration was just waiting for this. I knew she would pass soon," She replied.

"She's done more then pass, Jedite's stone is missing," Darien murmured dipping his head to her neck and placing slow kisses on her shoulder.

"Oh dear, that could be a problem what if she suspects him to be the evil Jedite?" Serena half moaned.

"She won't they all share a bond much like ours remember. Now as much as I'm enjoying this conversation we can discuss it all another time right now I would like just you all to myself," Darien said sincerely.

Serena smiled up a him and nodded before shifting so she straddled him and kissing him harshly. The pent up emotions both had suffered with through the day was easily turned into passion. Darien wasted no time slipping her shirt off grabbing her bare waist and pulling her towards him.

She blushed as he slipped off his night shirt allowing her hands to wonder as they kissed.

It wasn't the first time they had made out like this but usually he pulled away at this point and allowed time for them to calm there hormone down before going to sleep in each others arms.

She was shocked when instead of doing just that his hands slipped under her skirt and he pulled her ass down to his erection pressing her down firmly.

His groan was lost in her mouth as he thrust up pressing his boxer clad cock into her panties making her shudder and moan in response. She rubbed against him as he moved his kissed to her neck enjoying her little sighs and moans. His hands stayed on her ass helping her move against him as he thrust up rhythmically.

"Darien," she sighed feeling the pressure coil in her stomach.

Darien groaned in repose thrusting up harder while forcing her his down in longer strokes.

His lips found the juncture between her neck and shoulder as she screamed he realise. He followed her in mere moments their bodies in perfect sync. They both breathed heavily as they calmed. Darien wrapped his arms around her again and she happily snuggled against his chest. A few minutes later he carried his sleeping girlfriend to bed.

It was only a few weeks later that Lita passed her own test. Surprisingly she had not blamed her princess for the loss of her soul mate. She had blamed Darien. She didn't know why but she knew at the very end that she had felt Darien should have known the generals had betrayed them and could have stopped it.

The monster they were fighting was strong but no match for the scouts new star powers. Mars enjoyed using her Mandala a little too much and ended up destroying the monster right as it aimed an attack at Tuxedo mask.

Lita passed her test by taking that attack for Tuxedo mask proving her trust and loyalty to him and Sailor Moon in the process.

They all untransformed including Lita and sat with her under a tree acting as if she were sleeping in the afternoon sun. They all jumped when Nephrite suddenly appeared while she was still unconscious.

"Threatened to kick my ass to Castillo if I wasn't with her when she woke up," he shrugged.

The scouts sighed in relief finally able to bring there own boyfriends out of hiding. Needless to say they left Serena and Darien with Nephrite and Lita heading off to find there men and deliver the good news.

Darien took the time to explain to Nephrite the secret. He agreed to help as long as Lita never asked he wouldn't tell but he wouldn't lie to her either.

Lita woke up a little while later ecstatic Nephrite had been holding her. She promptly pulled his head down and kissed him with all she had.

"Everyone one else has already passed haven't they?" she asked Serena.

"Yes and I'm so glad you have now, you have no idea how long I've been waiting for this," she squealed happily.

Lita blushed and smiled before looking at Darien in a silent apology for her actions. Darien waved her apology off she had just taken a pretty big hit for him.

"So what do you guys want to do now we've been deserted," Lita asked.

"Hey isn't Pegs gallery opening today?" Serena asked suddenly.

"Yeah, I forgot about that she sent me the invite a couple of days ago, I think she needs us to pose for her again, she keeps hinting when I see her in school," Darien answered.

"Wow that was a random subject change, who's peg?" Lita asked cuddling up to Nephrite.

"Oh, Peg is a friend of ours, you have to come see her work she is amazing," Serena enthused.

"Sounds like a plan," Nephrite said helping Lita up.

Darien did the same for Serena and they all headed to the gallery.

"Hey guys I was just wondering why do you think the Negaverse sent a monster? I thought they were after crystal carriers now?" Lita pondered as they walked.

"Maybe there low on energy again?" Darien answered but Serena adapted a worried look.

'Or they wanted to keep us busy while they went after a crystal carrier?' she thought looking at Darien, wringing her hands.

Darien's eyes went wide, there were only 3 carriers left, Rita, Peggy and the cat.

They hurried to the gallery confusing Lita and Nephrite.

'Please be ok," Serena was thinking as they arrived.

"Wow, your friend did these?" Lita asked seeing the paintings as they walked in.

"Ladies and gentlemen, Thank you for all being her today, unfortunately the artist seems to be missing, for now I hope you all enjoy the wonderful pieces," a lady at the door was repeating to everyone who walked in.

"Shit, this is not good, Darien call Andrew," Serena whispered

Darien nodded pulling out his cell phone and dialling his best friend. He spoke for a bit then got off the phone his face ashen and worried.

'Andrew says he hasn't seen Rita in almost 3 weeks. He thinks she's avoiding him over some big decision she has to make," he thought to Serena worriedly.

They left Lita and Nephrite at the gallery claiming they were going to check on there friend Peg.

"Do you think now the girls have passed we can explain that we don't need the crystals?" Serena asked softly as they got into Darien's apartment.

"I don't know, it means we would have to tell them everything. Plus Peg and Rita are still missing, if the Negaverse somehow found out their crystals were worthless. Our main priority should be finding them," Darien said.

Serena nodded. Darien was right their charade was far less important then their friends well-being and for now it would be easier and safer for Rita and Peg to carry on as they were.

"I can't believe we were so stupid falling for that distraction, we should have known," Darien said worriedly.

"Nice place you got here Darien, or should I say Tuxedo mask," Malachite smirked as he appeared on the TV screen.

Darien quickly pushed Serena out of sight knowing malachite had not seen them yet. He sat on the sofa with his own smirk.

"How did you find me?" he asked.

Serena listened from her hiding spot as Darien goaded the clone.

"The Negaverse sees all," Malachite responded with a snarl.

"What do you want Malachite?" Darien asked glaring at the screen.

"Your rainbow crystals of course, I propose a duel winner takes all, if you win you get the crystals and these 3," Malachite moved aside to revel Rita, Peg and a cat passed out by his feet.

"You bastard, leave them out of this," Darien stood shouting.

Malachite just laughed.

"What's the matter Darien, scared?" he asked smirking again.

"I'm not afraid of you or anyone else from your world," Darien snarled.

"Good then meet me at the starlight tower in two hours with the crystals or I will kill these 3 one by one," Malachite laughed again before disappearing.

"It's a trap," Serena said standing.

"Yes but we don't have a choice, we can take him easily but we have to get the other crystals from Amy," Darien said.

"No, Amy gave it to me to hold a few days ago, thought it would be better if we exchanged them often. I meant to tell you to give yours to Raye," Serena said.

"I'm glad you forgot," Darien said as she handed him the shiny trinket.

"Lets show this looser how the real crystal works," she giggled.

Darien nodded his stress at the situation easing. The clone was no match for him and Serena.

"Call the scouts," Darien said.

Malachite had tricked them by showing them the 5 crystals he had then taking the two rainbow crystals they had and forcing them into an elevator.

Serena quickly did telling them to come to the starlight tower. She quickly explained Malachite was here with the 3 remaining carriers and her wand had picked it up as Darien drove her home.

"Who cares what Beryl wants, Tuxedo mask needs to pay for what happened to Zoisite," Malachite said before sending a wave of fire down the elevator shaft.

Serena was forced to transform. She got them out of the elevator as it blew up behind them.

"And I thought, you were an exact copy of the real Malachite, he would have know that it takes more then a measly fireball to defeat Sailor Moon," she said to Malachites back as he walked away.

"Sailor Moon, how funny but its not you I'm after its your little boyfriend there," Malachite grinned.

Sailor Moon just grinned as Darien stepped forward and transformed.

"I take it were still fighting?" he asked.

"Of course I've been looking forward to this,"Malachite answered.

"No matter what you have to guarantee Sailor moons safety," Tuxedo mask said.

Serena grinned, Darien could handle Malachite while she looked for the rainbow crystal carriers.

"Of course," Malachite smirked as Darien stepped forward.

Sailor Moon started to sneak off unnoticed as Tuxedo masks cane and Malachites Crystal shard clashed. He was buying her time drawing the battle out when a large boom shook the roof and the scouts appeared.

Darien was distracted by there arrival giving Malachite the perfect chance to strike. He stabbed Tuxedo mask in the back with is shard laughing in triumph.

"Nooooooooooooooooo!" Serena screamed catching Darien as he fell.

He grimaced in pain as he looked up at her tear streaked face.

"It's up to you know to get them out of here, I'll be ok, I love you," he wheezed before passing out.

Serena cried before feeling his golden crystal flare healing him. She glared at Malachite.

"Moon stay with Mask, We can handle this creep," Venus said as the scout formed a protective semi circle around them.

"Venus Love and Beauty Shock,"

"Mercury Snowflake Chain Encircle,"

"Mars Celestial Fire Surround,"

"Sparkling Wide Pressure,"

Mercury's chain wrapped around Malachite only melting when Mars power hit him. Malachite fast became aware he was out matched raising his hand towards Tuxedo mask Sailor Moon cried out as he disappeared. From under her. The Emotional pain of being suddenly separated caused her to pass out. Malachite blew a huge gust of cutting wind at the scouts before disappearing himself forgetting about the crystal carriers.

Jupiter picked up Serena sadly as Venus, Mercury and Mars got the civilians.

"Lets get out of here," Mars cried silently worried for Serena.

*Dream~

"Darien, where are you?"Serena called worriedly.

"I'm here, Beryl has me in some sort of chamber," Darien replied appearing in front of her.

"Are you ok? Is your crystal healing you?" she asked.

"Yes, its trying but its also fighting the dark energy beryl is trying to force into me, our bond is keeping it out," Darien grinned down at her hoping to cheer her up a little.

"That evil conniving snake first she destroys my planet, kills everyone and now she's trying to brainwash you? She must know your Endymion," she replied knowingly

"Its ok, I think your right but whatever she has planned it isn't working. Now come rescue your dashing prince in distress," he said.

Serena giggled, the irony not lost on her.

"I can't sense you while your in that thing, too much dark energy. When you get out of there act like her brainwashing has worked. I will be with you as soon as I can," she smiled up at him.

Darien nodded before leaning down for a sweet kiss.

*end dream~

After what felt like hours of walking they all slumped down lost.

"Anything yet Mercury? Moon's getting a little Heavy," Jupiter asked the blue scout who was rapidly typing with a can in one arm.

"I heard that," Sailor Moon croaked waking up.

"Your awake," the scouts said collectively in relief scared she had been hurt somehow.

She remembered being with Darien he had been taken so far from here there bond caused her to pass out so they could be together in spirit. Beryl was trying to brainwash him. It would never work of course there bond was formed over a thousand years ago and strengthened since the day they met again all those years ago.

"Serena, were so sorry, Darien was taken," Venus cried falling onto her friend in tears.

"I know and I'm going to get him back," Sailor Moon said.

"I did it I've found the exit," Mercury exclaimed.

"The scouts didn't know what to say so silently followed Mercury outside.

Luna and Artemis were waiting for them as they emerged. The scout cringed and looked at each other silently hoping one of them would be brave enough to tell the cats the enemy had all the rainbow crystals.

"I'm going to check on the carriers," Amy said willing her transformation away with the others except Sailor Moon.

Mina took point as Sailor Moon seemed lost in her own world.

"The Negaverse has them all, Artemis they failed, were doomed," Luna screamed.

"No were not the crystals don't matter, we need to get Darien, he's not healing right the negative energy is messing with his crystal," Sailor Moon said snapping out of her trance.

The girls and cats looked at her as if she had gone mad, some of them actually thought it.

"The crystals Make the silver imperial crystal with it the Negaverse will destroy the earth and possibly every other planet in there path and your saying they don't matter," Luna seethed.

"Yes Luna those crystals that the Negaverse have don't matter, they were a decoy until the scouts had all passed there planetary tests and we knew the people here were safe," Sailor Moon muttered looking at her unconscious friends.

"A decoy? Then how? Where?" Luna stuttered.

Sailor Moon looked at her scouts and the cats sadly before bring her hands to her chest. They gasped in shock as a bright light surrounded there leader and in her place princess Serenity stood holding her silver crystal.

"You've had it all this time? You knew?" Artemis was the only one not to shocked to speak.

"Darien or Endymion and I remembered everything when we met as children, I've had the crystal since we found the original rainbow crystals and replace them with the decoys," Princess Serenity said softy.

Her voice was soft and regal relaxing them all. Mina was the first to bow followed quickly by the others.

"Why didn't you tell me?" Luna asked softly.

Serenity's eyes softened as she looked at her guardian.

"Perhaps it would be better if I just showed you," she said lifting the crystal.

A bright shine lit up the area whisking the scouts away and healing the crystal carriers and taking them all home.

When the scouts opened there eyes again they were all standing in the ruins of the Moon kingdom. A very small fairy like woman caught there attention.

"Mother," Serenity said with a smile.

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Next chapter... Serena and Beryl, The scouts get answers.