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Chapter Thirteen

Serena continued to follow her companions back towards the palace as she carried herself well and sighed silently. She closed her eyes then and automatically continued walking as her thoughts wandered towards Mark. She thought about where he had gone and how much he had intrigued her. She thought of his beautiful raven hair that had moved slightly in the unseen breeze and the way his lips had almost touched hers. She blushed then as she thought of his lips again and the way that they had looked so appealing. Serena opened her eyes then and looked up at the darkened sky above her. She saw thousands of stars above her, twinkling and shining beautifully and the blush returned to her pale cheeks. However, then Serena spotted the Earth and her eyes grew wider as they took in the Earth's mesmerising glow. The white and grey swirls of the planet elegantly whirled as Serena gazed at their natural beauty and a small smile crept onto her beautiful delicate facial features. She did not know why but the Earth captivated her with its magnificent organic splendour and one day she hoped to visit there. She wanted to see the beautiful blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds and tall trees of amazing natural beauty. She wanted to see birds gliding gracefully in the blueness of the Earth's sky and gaze her eyes upon the vast ocean seas that she had heard so many stories about. However, Serena knew that that could never happen because of the hatred between the Earthlings and Lunarians and Serena hoped that when she became Queen of the Moon Kingdom and Silver Millennium that she could heal that hatred. She wanted to meet with the Earthan royalty and hopefully create a compromise that would satisfy both the Lunarians and the Earthlings. Serena had had this wish to reconcile the differences with the Earthlings for a long while but she had been wise enough to keep that wish secret. Serena removed her eyes from the dazzling Earth then and realise that Lita and the others had walked a considerable distance away from her. Serena then began walking faster and eventually she caught up with them.

"You okay?" Lita asked as she looked at the beautiful blonde princess before her.

"Yeah I'm fine," Serena answered a little unconvincingly.

Lita watched Serena under the gaze of her bright green eyes and chuckled a little.

"What's funny, Lita?" Serena asked as she noticed the chuckle.

"Nothing, it's just I know you, Serena, me and the girls have been your official guardians now for nearly four years and I think we know you now, Serena."

Serena smiled a little as she thought of her friends and how much she loved them. She loved them all equally and was happy that they all had found love at some point in their lives. Also, she was happy too that she had now found love with Diamond and she hoped that they could have a long and happy marriage together. Lita smiled then as she noticed another smile appear on Serena's face and Lita took Serena's hands in her own. Serena looked at Lita's hands that now held hers firmly but gently in her own and Lita looked down at the petite golden-haired princess before her from her great height.

"You love Diamond, don't you," Lita stated as Serena's sparkling blue eyes lit up and she slowly nodded her head.

Lita smiled slowly and then she spoke again.

"And, we also know that you love the Earth."

"What?" Serena asked as she suddenly looked a little afraid.

"We've seen the way you look at it and we're just a little worried."

"You don't have to be worried, Lita, you or the girls. I can look after myself."

"So, why do you look so captivated when you see it?"

"I just love it," Serena whispered as she looked away from Lita and placed her eyes on the rugged floor beneath her silver sandals.

"But, why?" Lita pressed.

"I don't know," Serena yelled a little too loudly as tears began emerging.

"Serena, calm down," Lita said calmly as the tears from Serena's eyes increased.

Serena said nothing else to Lita and all she did was allow the tears that had started before to fall more, heavily and frequently. Lita just looked at Serena and watched helplessly as Serena virtually broke down in front of her.

"Serena," Lita gasped suddenly.

"Don't, Lita," Serena yelled as she shook her hands free of Lita's.

Serena moved slightly away from Lita then as the tears continued to fall and Serena held her face in her hands. She sobbed and sobbed and she felt a pair of strong arms encircle her waist. Serena did not look at who had captured her in their strong embrace and instead just continued to sob. However, then one of the strong arms captured her legs and in one quick motion scooped her up into their protective hold. The quick scoop motion caught Serena by surprise as she did not expect it but nevertheless she stopped crying for a moment and looked at the face of her protector. She gasped when she saw it was Xavier and he easily held Serena's petite body in his powerful. Xavier began walking then with Serena still in his arms and he just gazed at the gorgeous angel who in turn gazed up at him. His loving green eyes met her sparkling blue ones and she looked so beautiful to him at that moment, just curled up in his arms like a sad lost kitten. They said nothing to each other as Xavier comforted Serena with his presence and then Serena lent her head on Xavier's finely toned chest. She allowed his scent and warmth to surround her and she felt safe, warm and protected. The tears had subsided a little then and Serena spoke softly.

"Where is everyone?" she asked her voice a little hoarse.

"Lita, came to find someone to help you and I just happened to be the first."

Serena smiled as she listened to Xavier's comforting voice and then she buried her head a little deeper into his chest.

"Where is she now?"

"She's gone to find your mother, or Diamond, just to reassure them that you are alright," Xavier explained as he watched Serena's beautiful form curled up happily in his arms.

Serena nodded her head slowly in answer to his explanation and Xavier enjoyed the feel of her exquisite body next to his.

"Are we alone?"

"Yes."

Serena had opened her eyes then and revealed to Xavier the soft blueness that he loved so much. She gazed up at him looking so vulnerable and sweet that he longed to just make love to her right here and now but he greatly refrained. Instead, he just gazed into her enormous blue eyes and slowly lowered his face to hers. He stopped in his tracks then and planted a soft sweet brief kiss upon her delicious lips. He moved back then after the sweet encounter and watched Serena for her reaction. He looked into her eyes that always revealed Serena's emotions to the world and all he saw was affection within their blueness. Xavier set Serena down then and she stood elegantly looking up at him. She gazed into the brightness of his eyes and he did the same. They held their gaze for long while and then this time Serena moved her face closer towards Xavier's. He met her lips softly and cautiously at first but then it grew a little more passionate as Xavier's hunger for Serena grew. They kissed for a few brief seconds and then it was broken by the sounds of many voices and a stampede of many feet. Serena stepped a few centimetres away from Xavier then before the stampede reached them and then rushing around the corner came, Diamond, Queen Serenity, Mina and Lita. Mina was the first to look at Xavier and Serena suspiciously while the other three remained oblivious. Diamond and Serenity rushed up to Serena and bombarded her with may questions in regards to her whereabouts over the last few hours. Serena smiled as she watched their concern for her radiating through their eyes and then she answered them.

"Where in the Moon's name have you been, Serena?" Serenity asked first as she gently watched her daughter relieved that she had been found.

"I went down to the training arena, mother," Serena explained rationally as Diamond's worry increased.

"Are you alright?" he asked her as he held her hands in his own with a look of anxiety on his face for his princess.

Serena looked at her handsome husband and smiled. She was happy that her absence from Diamond caused him to worry so as it proved to her that he really loved her but she was also a little unhappy as she had obviously caused him great discomfort.

"I'm fine, honey," Serena answered reassuringly as she gently touched Diamond's cheek.

"I'm so glad," Diamond answered as he looked at his beautiful princess with sheer happiness and joy.

They smiled happily at each other with Diamond dying to take Serena back to their martial bed and just hold her in his protective hold. However, their intimate moment was broken by Queen Serenity's next reaction.

"Oh my God, Serena, what the hell do you think you are wearing? You have just ruined a perfectly exquisite gown."

Serena looked down at the shiny pink gown she was wearing and an embarrassed blush crossed her pale cheeks.

"Explain, Serenity," Queen Serenity demanded a little more harshly than before.

"I spontaneously went down to the training arena and decided to practise my skills."

"Serena, you know better. You know that you must dress in the correct attire, if you wish to practise your battle skills."

"I know, mother."

"Well, this dress shall definitely have to be repaired, it's too beautiful to waste," Serenity observed as she continued to scold her daughter, "and anyways, Serena, just remember that you must tell someone if you decide to wander anywhere."

"I know, mother," Serena repeated.

"Well, just make sure that you do in future, please. The universe can be a dangerous place, Serena."

"Of course, mother. I shall inform someone of my whereabouts if I decide to take a impulsive stroll again."

Serenity nodded her head then satisfied with answers that her daughter gave her. However, as Serena was being scolded by her mother Diamond had been watching his lovely wife, longing to return to their previous activities. A smile crept onto his face and then he turned to face the magnificent current Queen of the Moon.

"Queen Serenity, your majesty," Diamond started, "may Serena and I be excused as I am sure she will be tired by her exercise and shall need to replenish her strength."

"Of course, Diamond," Serenity granted as she watched her son-in-law cautiously, "just take good care of my daughter."

"I shall," Diamond replied as he bowed respectfully to the queen.

Diamond grabbed Serena's hand in his own then as he quickly led her away from the prying eyes of their companions. However, as Diamond had led Serena away from the company, she had quickly met Xavier's eyes and they exchanged a weak but knowing smile. Mina noticed the exchange and her suspicions became aroused again. However, Serena was quickly whisked away then and eventually she and Diamond returned to their honeymoon suite. They quickly entered the room and then Diamond locked it after him. He slowly turned around after he had locked it and he looked at the amazing beauty before him. He approached Serena slowly and then he pulled her into his brilliant embrace as he reached her. Their lips met in the passion that they felt for each other and then Diamond began to feel the soft luxurious golden waves that fell behind her. They finished their kiss and then Diamond stopped to look at Serena. He stared at her for a long while amazed at the effect that she could have on him.

"Why did you leave me?" he asked vulnerably his voice sounding a little hoarse.

Serena gently stroked his smooth cheek as she tried to reassure him.

"I'm sorry, honey," she apologised softly as she continued, "I was just awoke earlier and I could not return to my slumber, no matter how much I wanted it."

"Then why didn't you wake me?"

"I was afraid to."

"Why?"

"Because you looked so peaceful and happy sleeping that I didn't want to disturb you."

Diamond looked at Serena then with love pouring from his dark violet eyes.

"I love you, Serena," he confessed slowly to her as Serena watched him lovingly with her gorgeous blue eyes.

"I love you too."

Serena and Diamond kissed passionately again then as they tumbled together onto their unmade bed. They clothes became forgotten then as they gave into the passion and love that they felt for each other and became one.