"Wonderful as always Serenity" he paused with a cunning smile, "Sorry force of habit Serena," said Diamond his eyes centered on the blonde's face.
As she reached over to gather her belonging in her locker she responded, "No worries they're very similar, it was a good night wasn't it?" she bent forward to pick up her belongings.
His eyes filled with lust as he took in her sensual figure, a body he wished to have under him every night ravishing her like the queen she was meant to be, his queen. While his mind traveled elsewhere Serena had come to stand in front of him.
"Goodnight Diamond" she said softly too close for his own comfort, her scent was intoxicating. "Yes of course" he said heading back out of the dressing room. Artemis stood outside of her door with his arms crossed nodding at the club owner before heading in.
"Are you ready?" he questioned a strange look on his face no doubt from seeing how oblivious Serena was to Diamond's affections.
"Where's Rini?" she asked when they walked out into the main room.
"She left with a man I haven't seen before, strange the only two strangers in this town and they leave together," he said furrowing his brow.
"The dark haired man on the bar top?" she exclaimed before settling back down.
With a chuckled he responded, "Yes he was sitting next to her most of the night. Still I'm surprised she left with him."
"Well you know the whole dark haired stranger is rather appealing," she giggled hooking her arm in his as they strolled down the street.
"Artemis!" she yelled once more to which he jumped to look around for any signs of trouble.
"No sorry I didn't mean to startle you. There's something I've wanted to tell you all day. But what with Rini and all that I didn't have the chance to do it. I well, I met this guy" she blushed causing him to turn at her with curious eyes.
"A dark haired handsome stranger as well, Darien if I want to be more specific," she continued rambling.
"Great when can I meet this dashing prince," he teased noticing her flustered complexion.
"As soon as I officially do you can," she whispered looking away though she was sure he had heard her. A perplexed Artemis stood in front of her as she shrugged and opened the door of their apartment.
With a sigh she explained, "I'll tell you the rest inside Artemis."
"Lay me down right here little lady. I don't want to keep you any longer," he slurred his arm still resting around her shoulder. His mind clouded with images of the blonde haired singer so beautiful so intoxicating he thought.
"Jeez you think you'd be a little more graceful. With your whole suave seduction act you have going on," she said sarcastically and annoyed by his lack of balance. The pink haired woman laid him down on the couch moving her arm out of the way swiftly before he fell with a thud.
"I'll be going now. You're welcome," she said furrowing her brow at the man. He reminded her of someone or someplace if that made in any sense. With a shake of her head she took his shoes off and looked for a blanket and placing it on top of him.
She felt a small blush creep onto her face as his shirt began to rise. As she moved her face away from him a figure caught her eye. She looked closer a birthmark she concluded circular with a cross in the middle reaching the edges of the circle. No, there was no way she thought. His stirring brought her out of her thoughts.
"We'll all remember now. Nothing will ever be the same," he said startling her. He sounded surprisingly sober but Rini knew there was no way that was possible.
She stayed speechless at his cryptic message, what the hell was that about she thought, before her phone rang. A message from Serena asking her if she was going to be home soon or if she should leave the key under the welcome mat. With a roll of her eyes she answered she would be home soon. Sheesh that blonde thought she couldn't take her of herself; she had been pretty self-sufficient most of her life. She opened the door slowly looking back at the dark haired man thinking again what the hell that little speech was about. She would definitely ask him tomorrow when he was more coherent.
The redheaded woman glided into the building with a sour expression in her face. Her regal mannerisms not lost on the clean-up crew who waited on her.
"Madame Mayor what a pleasure," said a devilish looking woman with brown eyes.
"Spare me the forced pleasantries Emerald," she said looking at her bright red nails before meeting the green haired woman's gaze. A smirk formed on her lips as she noticed Emeralds uncomfortable stance.
Emerald on the other hand bit her tongue to not get herself or her king in any unnecessary altercations.
"I come to speak to Diamond. Not to chit chat so if you would be so kind to fetch him for me." At this Emerald scowled how dare that witch speak of her king as if he was a pup. Her jaw clenched and she felt power surge onto her palms. The witch had never sat well with her she didn't trust her simple as that. Also she aided Diamond in his obsession with the overrated princess of the moon.
Placing a hand on the back of her back Emerald became calm sensing the energy of the man she had come to love. "Sapphire" she said still somewhat upset but becoming increasingly calmer with his presence.
"Beryl I'll escort you to my brother. No doubt the matter is urgent" he said offhandedly not bothering with the whole charade.
"Finally someone competent in this place who knows how to treat a queen. Thank you young prince, though you should get your harpy in check might not be good for business" teased the red-headed woman her tangerine eyes giving Emerald a once over before walking towards Diamond office. Sapphire also hated the witch she was manipulative, vindictive, and sadistic in his opinion.
Frowning Sapphire followed the wicked witch but not before releasing the brown-eyed woman and placing a kiss on her forehead.
Diamond sat on the desk no doubt aware of Beryl's presence in his club since the moment she stepped in. Sapphire had already lead Beryl into his office though she knew where it was she liked reminding them just how powerful she was.
The king of the dark moon sat with his legs slightly parted one arm on the desk while the other clenched a small dagger near his lips. His eyes narrowed towards the woman who he worked with aided her even though he didn't trust her completely not like his own people from the Black Moon. So much so he appointed his advisor Wiseman to spy on her as much as he could.
"Lady Beryl" he greeted her much to her dismay.
"Diamond" she said curtly. She hated being reminded of who she had been a silly girl more than a millennia ago who had pledged her allegiance to Earth's rulers and their foolish heir Endymion. That was before she had discovered dark magic and switched allegiance to Queen Metalia. Unfortunately her mentor died that same night the foolish lovers Endymion and Serenity had. Gritting her teeth she wished those fools had stayed dead not Metalia the woman who had been like a mother to her.
"Well is there a reason for your visit?" he pressed his eyes looking at her with curiosity. He motioned for the chair which she took though her thought lingered on her past life.
Her hands rested on her sides as she shook off her thoughts and sat up regally. "Yes I ran into one of your minions, one I had not met before I came to confirm her identity with you."
"You're going to have to be more specific," he said toying with the dagger.
"A sniveling pink haired brat," she said, "pale skin like all of your dark moon brethren," Beryl brought one finger up to her temple in annoyance.
" It is most probable, I have been opening my doors to all those from the dark moon, though pink hair does confuse me a bit," he replied, " If that is all Beryl I will seek her out, though I doubt it is anything of much importance," he flipped the dagger in his hand while keeping his glace on the witch.
Feeling as if he had been mocking her Beryl responded with an entitled attitude, "Well yes see to it that you do," the redhead stood and walked out the door without another word.
Though Diamond had given Beryl no indication of threat he was puzzled by what she had said, he knew every person who had traveled from the dark moon and so far none had pink hair. He would have to consult Wiseman on this as well he thought while rubbing the temples of his head. Unbeknownst to him Beryl had her spies all around the town though none was as powerful as Wiseman.
With her heels in hand Rini tiptoed into the house after grabbing the key from under the mat. Thankfully Artemis and Serena were sound asleep. She made as little noise as possible and headed for the bathroom changing into more comfortable sleepwear and washing her face for the night. Her head swarmed with thoughts some about the stranger, her parents, Serena, and Diamond. Yet as soon as her head hit the pillow she knocked out exhausted on too many levels to count.
The sizzling of bacon woke her from her sleep with a stretch of her limbs Rini sat up on the couch opening her eyes to see Artemis and Serena in the kitchen. Artemis was preparing breakfast like he did most meals and Serena was pouring a cup of coffee.
"Morning Rini," greeted the blonde cheerfully, "Coffee, juice or tea?"
"Coffee umm I'll get it don't worry," she said but the blonde had the mug in front of her with the same smile. How someone could be some happy was beyond her still she found it refreshing she decided. Wanting to change and shower Rini headed to the bathroom leaving the cup on the table. As she looked in the mirror and wiped the steam from the glass she felt a burning sensation in her back, buckling her legs she crouched to the floor. A second later it was gone as she shifted to look in the mirror but abandoned the task when she heard Serena yell out her name.
Upon her return she sat down to find a plate already filled with appetizing food.
"Cripes Artemis you're going to make me fat, if you keep spoiling me," she said teasingly but digged in. Breakfast was soon done and not much had been said some small talk but not what Rini had on her mind.
Trying her best to seem casual Serena began, "So Rini what'd you think of Diamonds?"
"Nice place yeah not what I expected," said the rose haired woman.
"You had a good time?" she asked taking a sip of her coffee. Artemis rolled his eyes aware of what Serena was doing.
"Yeah, I guess so," answered Rini quickly. "Good, could it have to do something with a cute guy at the bar?" said Serena blowing her cover whatever little cover she thought she had.
"I knew you would tell her," glared Rini at the white haired man to which he smiled and replied, "I just told her what I saw, any other assumption is on her."
"Did you two crazy kids have fun?" she teased though she was curious about the man. "Shesh it's not like that he was drunk. I helped him home. In fact he made it pretty clear he wasn't interested, not that I made a move on him, he was just …. Strange," she finished.
"What's his name?" continued Serena annoying the scarlet eyed woman. "I'll introduce you guys if you're so interested," she responded with annoyance.
With that snappy comment Serena shut her mouth, noticing the tension Artemis got up and headed into the kitchen with the plates in hand.
"Rini I'm sorry I shouldn't have said that. He's a loser if he can't see how amazing you are," comforted the blonde.
With a sigh Rini explained, "No it's not that I'm not interested in him in that way in fact I can't stand him and he likes to tease me for some damn reason. It's just I feel like he has answers for me. Answers to questions I don't know yet" with a shake of her head she laughed, "That's ridiculous isn't it?"
"It seems as if you both have a connection of some sorts, or like you've known him for a long time. The kind of conflict that happens in powerful dynasties." conclude the blonde trying to find the right comparison. Her choice of words surprised the pink-haired woman.
With a gasp she thanked the blonde and bolted from the table grabbing her bag and flats from the couch. She knew what it was it was the only explanation for all she had felt. Who knew Serena would be the one who would guide her to the truth.
Turning on her car she shifted into drive trying to remember the streets she had turned last night. A few minutes later she found herself up three flights of stairs pounding on the stranger's door.
"Hey open up!" she yelled pounding the door with her pale fists. She placed her ear to listen to any sound inside. She heard a faint thud pressing herself closer to the door this time she heard nothing. Ready to call it quits and come back another day the pink haired woman fell forward as the door was suddenly opened.
With a thud she landed in his apartment, "Pink what are you doing here" he asked toothbrush in his mouth running back to rinse as Rini tried to compose herself.
"Look I know you're going to think this is crazy but I know you, well at least I know who you are. No wait that's wrong I should know you," rambled Rini as she paced in his living room.
"I don't have the slightest clue to what you're referring too" he countered sitting on a chair across from her. His eyes had changed she noticed.
"Cut the crap you're somehow related to me, brother, uncle, cousin, I don't know yet but I have hunch. And I never bet against my intuition" she replied sternly.
"You're mad I don't know you. I don't have any family" he insisted this time looking into her eyes he rose from the chair trying to convince her of his belief. His eyes flickered with an unknown emotion. He kept his same stern face causing her to want to drop it all maybe he was right and she was going crazy before she lowered her gaze the same emotion became apparent on his face regret or guiltiness.
With that as motivation Rini decided it was time to do something drastic. She inched forward a determined look on her face before yanking at his shirt.
"What the hell are you doing" he roared. "That mark you have it's the same one I have" she countered ripping the bottom half to reveal the circular mark she had seen the previous night. "I saw it last night and if you would stop being such a baby we could compare the two."
As she began to lift her shirt he stopped her hands yanking her powerfully not enough to hurt her but to get her to stop this realization.
"You need to go now," he said anger dripping from every word. Rini cowered for a second before she realized what this meant, he was afraid of something being discovered. Taking her hands out his grasp she walked away from stopping at the door. "You're hiding something, I don't know what it is but I will get to the bottom of it on my life I swear it," as she made a move to close the door she added, "By the way stay away from Serena" a thud echoed throughout the apartment as the dark haired man grabbed the nearest wall his legs shaky and breath ragged, time was running out he thought. He had to awaken them all before she transformed before they all became aware of his scheming and presence.
Serena lounged around the house alternating between laundry and reading.
"Weren't you supposed to be at the hospital today?" asked Artemis as he noticed Serena's apathetic demure.
"No Sandy didn't call today," she pouted thinking about Rini and her troubles.
With a grin Artemis added, "Seeing Darien should lift that down and out attitude don't you think?" The blonde had spilled the beans to her dear friend before they went to bed last night.
"You think?" she replied "It isn't a bit desperate clingy?" she questioned.
"The man is unconscious" he said with a deadpan look.
" I know I know, it's just what if someone tells him I was roaming around all these days you know just staring at him touching his face and just acting like a teenage girl" she said so fast it was a shock Artemis had heard it all.
"I'm sure he'll be charmed," smiled Artemis.
Serena stayed still before continuing to fold laundry, "Here I'll take this," said Artemis motioned for the blonde to go change while he finished the rest. With a sly smile Serena ran to her room changing in a few minutes a pink summer dress, flats, and even some feather earrings. She grabbed a cardigan though it was spring the days still varied from warm to fresh.
The hospital was buzzing with more energy than most days. Serena wondered had a tragic accident happened. The police was there taking statements from a couple of nurses.
Serena saw the blue-haired doctor from the last time she was there, one of the nurses was sobbing across the room.
"What happened?" she asked the bluenette who wiped her glasses with her lab coat.
"You're the woman who comes to read to the patients the volunteer," she questioned back.
"Yes" she stated taking in the chaos that was going on around her.
"One of the male patients, a man who we found unconscious out in Elysian Fields escaped," explained the blue-haired woman fatigue apparent on her features.
"Darien" exclaimed the blonde earning strange looks from the nurses.
Reaching for the chart on the desk, the blue haired doctor answered, "Shields, Darien, that's him."
"Do you know anything about him, anything at all," she pleaded no doubt concerned for the man.
"I don't I read to him once, wait shouldn't the hospital have some record of him you have his name." questioned Serena.
"All we have is a photo we found in his pocket, his name was on the back but nothing else that we could link him to no address, phone number nothing. Technically he is considered a John Doe but we left the name just in case someone called asking for him," grabbing her head she continued, "To make matters worse he was manic when he woke up ,there was only an intern in there and she tried to calm him but he wouldn't hear her. He broke the window and left."
"Who was she?" asked Serena
"The brunette over there," signaled the blue haired woman, "I should go but please let us know if you hear anything," she paused not knowing the woman's name
"Serena" said the blonde, "I will thank you Dr…."
"Amy is fine" she countered a small smile before it disappeared altogether.
With a sigh Serena made her way to the intern Amy had signaled, "Miss can I speak to you for a second."
Serena had seen her crying when she came in, no doubt she was shaken up from the encounter with Darien plus she was probably afraid she would get in some sort of trouble.
With a nod the timid brunette walked with Serena into an empty corridor, "I was wondering if there was anything more you could tell me about the patient that fled."
As her eyes began to swell with tears, Serena took her hand, " I don't mean to pry I'm just hoping maybe I can help find him I read to him so I know what he looks like. I just want to help find him."
The brunette's eyes began to soften, the same thing Amy had said was also explained and as Serena began to feel hopeless, the intern came closer, "There was one more thing it was rather strange I didn't tell anyone else but the police and they didn't really take into consideration but when he left he kept chanting, 'serenity, serenity, serenity' I asked him if he had her number but he left almost as if he didn't even see me."
With that Serena thanked her and left even more perplexed than when she had talked to the intern. Perhaps if she went back to Elysian Fields she could find some clues maybe he would return there he had been there when he became unconscious. Yes she decided she wasn't going to let Darien be out there all alone, confused, or scared.
She headed out of the hospital and towards the forest she had a general idea of where Elysian Fields were. Looking at her watch she was it was noon plenty of time she thought before setting out.
An hour later the sun had begun to hide behind the clouds oh no she thought as she found a clearing and the river that ran parallel to Elysian Fields.
" Not so hard was it," she said to herself happy with accomplishment, she placed one hand on her hip thinking of what she was looking for, a groan took her away from her thoughts. On cue the rain began she looked as far as she could a small figure was on the horizon though she couldn't make it out completely.
"Darien" she exclaimed it had to be him. Running with all her might she saw nothing where she had seen it before. She heard another grunt this time by the river, her legs picked up speed once more as she made her way down the side of the hill towards the sound.
Clutching his head in his hands the man groaned in pain. Laying down by the river he attempted to drink some water. His body felt heavy, his head ached, and his whole body was void of any energy. Where am I he thought? Who am I? The thought ran a chill through his spine as he heard a small gasp behind him.
With wild eyes he turned back his fists clenched as his body prepared for fight.
"Darien" she sighed unsure of what to say or how to approach the situation.
"Who are you? Who's Darien," he asked confused by the blonde woman, his fists had unclenched so pretty he thought as he took in her delicate facial features, sky blue eyes, and the curves of her body which had been accentuated by the wet clothes clinging to her.
"It's me Serena, I've been looking for you the whole town is actually. Let's get out of here you'll catch your death out here in this rain," she said softly kneeling down to his level.
"I don't remember," he said grimly resting his hand on her knee. "You're not alone, we'll figure it out together I promise," she said placing her other over his. A minute passed as Darien wondered who this woman was his wife perhaps or girlfriend, she was certainly comfortable around him she didn't mind his touch at all. Serena on the other hand was afraid she was being too bold but he needed comfort firm words she told herself.
" Do you think you can stand?" said Serena, with a nod he began to stand before buckling thankfully she offered her shoulder though she was much shorter than him he was glad for her help if anything it was a center for him in more than one way he thought.
"Town should be an hour away in your condition. Don't hesitate to ask if you need a minute to rest," she said with a smile.
The easiest part was over, the clearing was coming to end soon the trees would begin before a five minute walk of trenches Serena groaned at the thought hoping she could him through it. Darien looked at the blonde with curious eyes she was so kind a true pure heart he wanted to ask her who she was to him but the timing seemed to be off. She bit her lip at a thought while he smiled at her cute tick he hoped she didn't draw blood. Before he could ask what was wrong she spoke up.
"Well the good news is we're about three quarters of the way home bad news is the trenches are left, it's an easy five minute walk then some farms and were back in Mare Anguis" she replied with concern.
He nodded, "We'll make it, we'll just have to go slowly through the trenches." She smiled at the we in his choice of words.
The rain had stopped for a bit but soon began halfway through the trenches. She helped him slide down before climbing the top and helping him making sure to get her footing right. As the last of the trenches was seen she became more careless tired from the journey and shivering from the cold.
Darien reached for her hand he was growing weaker but had not dared to tell Serena no he had too much pride for that slowing down even more would do them no good. His arm faltered causing Serena to overstretch a shriek poured from her mouth as she tumbled into the trench landing on Darien.
She moaned in pain her leg had hit a small rock, as she raised her head she saw his closed eyes.
"No Darien no wake up please!" she shrieked as she raised the top of his body on to her chest nestling him. "I'm so stupid how could I be so careless, please wake up," she pleaded her body shaking with emotion. She hugged him tightly and cradled his face between her small hands. She felt his chest rise up and down ever so slowly. "Oh thank you thank you," Serena yelled tears falling down her eyes and onto him before placing kisses on his eyelids. A blush covered her whole face realizing what she had done. She closed her eyes in embarrassment.
A small groan caused her to open her eyes, "Serena"
"I'm here I'm here," she promised pressing herself against him. His eyes stared back at her dark blue orbs she remembered how she had contemplated his eye color, they were beautiful she concluded. His hand cupped her face he felt safe, at home with the woman who was a stranger to him but somehow she wasn't she was Serena kind and charming Serena.
He inched forward so closely without touching her pink lips, though he thought she was his he felt wrong taking such liberties. Sensing his hesitation Serena closed the gap relishing in the feel of his soft lips she gasped into his mouth grabbing his arm with one hand and the other his neck.
Heaven this had to be it as he drowned in her, Serena he thought how could he not remember her. She nibbled his lip drawing his attention back to the blonde woman. She smiled teasingly before laughing and taking his lips once again. She felt giddy consumed by this light feeling pure happiness she decided.
Serena shifted above trying to wrap her legs around him. The move caused her to wince in pain. With concern filled eyes he looked towards her leg though it didn't look broken there was a small gash. His fingers examined her leg slowly she gasped from pain and arousal. How good his hand felt on her body she thought, "Can you move it?" he asked oblivious to her lust.
"Yes" she breathed out as he began to lift her away from him she pouted earning a small chuckle from him.
"Believe me I don't want to stop. But I think its best we get home and get your leg checked" he responded moving a wet strand of hair from her face.
How absurd she thought he was the one who needed to be examined, she wasn't sure if his statement was sweet or foolish. "Don't worry about me, it's just a cut. This time we'll go slowly," she said motioning to the trenches. Darien nodded before placing a small kiss on her head and signaling for her to go forward.
The dark haired man was pacing in front of the apartment complex for the last half an hour. It had been quite easy to find her address but he didn't know what to say how to begin. He cursed under his breath why had he been chosen to break this curse Serena was supposed to be doing this not him. Thinking enough was enough he climbed the stairs and reached the door knocking on the white door.
"Which one of you forgot your keys?" said a masculine voice before opening the door.
He froze in front of the white haired man; guilt crept up as he remembered what he had done.
"We'll you're not who I expected," he said with a puzzled look. "Excuse me?" asked the dark haired man.
With a laugh Artemis replied, "She's not here she should be here around dinner I assume, do you want me to tell her you stopped by?"
"You know who I am?" he asked with a nervous glance.
"Yes I do." At this the dark haired man couldn't believe was it possible that the mere of sight of him brought back the guardians memories.
"I'm sorry for what I did, I was not myself," he confessed.
"Umm okay, I'll tell Serena you said that," replied a perplexed Artemis, he thought this man was looking for Rini though around town she went around as Serena but in order to avoid confusion around the roommates had taken to calling her Rini or even little lady.
Realization donned on the dark haired man, Artemis had no idea who he was but Serena did for some reason. That threw him for a loop he hadn't said a single word to the blonde wanting nothing more but for this awkward moment to be over he said, "No it's alright. I'll be back later if not I'll catch her in town. Thank you for your courtesy."
With a nod Artemis closed the door.
The dark haired man felt hopeless what to do now? What if he tried to talk to her tonight at Diamond's perhaps she was in town running some errands. Opting for the latter he headed for town hoping the rain would stop.
She could see the town she walked faster dragging Darien along and ignoring the sting in her leg.
"Just a bit longer the hospital is a block away" she said exhausted. They were officially in town earning strange looks from people, she could only imagined what they looked like limping clothes torn covered in mud.
He stayed quiet no doubt not looking forward to going back to the hospital sensing his distress she tried to soothe him wrapping her arms around him and kissed around his face before taking his lips in between hers.
"It's we remember. I'll be with you the whole way through" she proclaimed before giving him a smile.
"Okay then let's go" he responded at ease with the situation as long as she was there things would be okay he told himself.
From the town convenience store the dark haired man saw them; well things were getting set back into place he thought bitterly. He followed them making sure they didn't notice. As they walked into the hospital he wondered what they were doing there until he took in their disheveled appearance. He decided to follow them he still had to warn Serenity if Diamond or Beryl saw them together they would no doubt unleash hell on them.
The two walked into the hospital wrapped up in each other both afraid of the situation the question that came with coming back to the real world. For a second Serena wished she would have stayed out in the fields with him free and engulfed by the wonderful feelings he emitted.
"Hey Sandy" said the blonde to the older woman.
"Serena what in the world," she exclaimed before her eyes landed on Darien, "Natalie gets these two into a room stat, page Dr. Munzino." As more people came to their aid, the dark haired man kept on eye on them noticing they were placed in rooms across from each other.
An hour passed by and things had settled down, waiting for the last nurse to exit he entered the room. The blonde was asleep he clenched his jaw what to do he thought. He sat down ready to wake her when the door opened revealing a small woman with blue hair.
"She really shouldn't have any visitors right now. I know its visiting hours but she needs her rest," said the woman as she wrote down numbers on her chart.
Her eyes settled on the man with a curious gaze, "Are you a family member?"
"No, I'm a friend" he said unsure of what else to say.
"Ahh well I'm sure she'll be grateful to see you when she wakes up, but I insist she gets her rest. Give your number to one of the nurses they will call you soon as she is up" said the bluenette as she stared at the blonde with sincere concern. With tight lips the man conceded and exited the room before staring at Serena one last time.
Outside of her room he was tempted to enter his room, as the thought crossed his mind he shook his head. What a fool he was what could he gain from doing that. Though somewhere in his heart he felt guilty for what he had done. In all honestly Endymion had never put his life in peril like he had done, but the relationship was rocky to say the least their feud had begun a thousand years ago. He couldn't let go of all that history.
Cursing himself once again he entered the older man's room closing the door quietly. He was paler than normal so much he seemed part of Serenity's kingdom. He stood at the foot of the bed arms crossed, uncomfortable with his actions. See what good does this do he told himself. The rattling of the door startled him quickly he hid behind the dividing curtain of the room.
"My my I never thought I would see you again your highness," came a cruel voice.
No he thought he knew that voice.
"Well what to do some many choices. To kill you, perhaps in front of the whole town, and then erase all their memories except your beloved Serenity," the red headed woman traced Darien's face with her finger caressing his face in a mocking manner. "Or I could make my game a lot more interesting, but first to find that bastard brother of yours."
His skin ran cold he was paralyzed. The curtain opened revealing the wicked woman he had grown to hate, "Hello sweet Seiya" she cooed. A smile grazed her face as she lifted her hand, "I won't have you thwart my plan this time."