Vegas Chapter 7

Flying home and Manipulative Tactics.

Serena lugged her carry on to the seat labeled 3B and quietly stuffed it under the seat in front of her. She sighed as she looked around the first class section of the airplane. The leather seats were much more than she had expected, Darien had them upgraded when he moved his flight from tomorrow to today. It was a nice gesture, much better than sitting next to a stranger in coach.

The light caught the pink stone and a small disco of lights bounced off the seat in front of her. She just loved the ring and couldn't help but smile at how pretty it looked on her hand. The smile quickly tuned to a frown and she ripped the symbol of marriage off her hand and shoved it in to her pocket.

Darien boarded the plane about twenty minutes after Serena so that he could grab a cup of coffee from Starbucks and a few sweet treats for Serena knowing only to well that she would be complaining in a couple hours. When he reached their row his noticed how the sun caressed the side of Serena's face as she gazed out the window. Darien 's heart stopped as she looked at how beautiful she was, simply an angel, and she had no clue. It had been hard couple hours for her, for them both. He didn't know what it was like to say good-bye to his parents, but she had been brave as she kissed her mother and father goodbye at the airport. They would be leaving in the morning to attend the next conference in Denver, Colorado and Serena would be going back to Tokyo, yet, not alone.

She would be with him and he would give his life to protect her from the evil that was out there. Boy did he know evil

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Andromeda Persea paced back and forth of her massive suite in the Palms resort. Taking to her true form, her long dark brown hair was wrapped in gold ribbon and curled down to the floor. Her deep purple, velvet gown clung to her body and her emerald eyes danced portraying the wicked emotions that she was feeling. She was not always like this. Cruel and evil.

Andromeda was the fifth daughter to Cephues the Great. It was tradition that the daughters of the King ruled the many Suns solar systems that were found throughout the his galaxy; however, since there were only four solar systems Andromeda would never rule with her sisters. Cephues had other plans for his youngest daughter and the main reason he named her after their galaxy. He had planned for her to marry the Prince of Earth in the Milky Way Galaxy and with their marriage Cephues would have a reason to attack the Moon and take over the galaxy from the inside out. He knew that the Earth was not part of their alliance and it would not take much for them to want to over throw the Moon Queen and her allies. It only took one glimpse at the Raven-haired Prince for her to fall desperately in love with him.

It was on the night of Princess Serenity's 16th birthday that Andromeda had managed to obtain and invitation to the party from the Moon Queen herself; however, it was by no means to wish the silver haired princess a happy birthday. Andromeda had word that Endymion would be in attendance and she had planned with her father how to make him fall in love with her. For the falling in love part was imperative.

Hours went by as Andromeda sat in the corner watching as the Princess danced with one suitor to the next. She was also sick of the people around her going on and on about how beautiful the princess of the white moon was. Serenity, ha, just because she held the silver imperium crystal did not make her so beautiful. She waited for a glimpse of the Earth Prince; yet, she had still not seen him. Serenity had excused herself for fresh air on the balcony when Andromeda had finally spotted the Prince in conversation with the Moon Queen. Finally, it was her chance. She stood up, slowly patting her hair making sure that every little hair was in its place. She timed the moment perfectly as he crossed the marble floor through the crowd making his way to the garden outside. Even more perfect, he would be alone.

Inconspicuously she followed him through the large glass doors. She figured he would be gazing at the Earth, as it was such a spectacular sight from the moon. Soon she would be queen of the blue planet. But, Endymion was nowhere in sight. She crept around the building looking for her future lover. There basking in the light of the Earth was Endymion and Serenity locked in a lovers embrace. Andromeda's heart broke in that very moment. She tried to pry her eyes from Endymion and Serenity's secret rendezvous. The longer she stared the angrier she became. Slowly she began to harness energy from her galaxy set on blasting the Princess of the Moon in to the next solar system. She never got her chance, Beryl in that very moment attacked the Moon killed all in her wake. She like the others was reborn a thousand years later on Earth.

Andromeda, Andy, for short, was born in Osaka. Some people marveled at her beauty but mostly at her brains. She was more than highly intelligent and used her brains to finish medical school along with her art of manipulation. She always managed to get everything that she wanted. When she didn't get her way small disasters would usually take place as she called forth the power of her dead solar system to release her rage. Always suspected but never incremented she eased her way getting everything she wanted in life up until now.

It was last June when she had met Darien Chiba and with a touch of his hand she remembered her past so clearly. They had become great friends as they traveled from conference to conference together over the last six months. Of course she had always wanted more but now she had all the time in the world with him so she took her time. Andy was like every typical female when she wanted something. Her deadly gaze was the reason most women stayed away from what was rightfully hers when she noticed another female trying to approach Darien. He was the Prince of Earth and he needed to marry a princess, were these women daft?

Now, Andy was never ignorant to the fact that the Princess Serenity and her court had been reborn. They were the Sailor Scouts that people talked about across the globe. That being said Andy was more than sure that Darien and the reincarnated princess would never meet nor be together. Boy was she wrong. The very thought of those two being married caused vases in the suite exploded one by own allowing colorful shards of glass to fly through the room like confetti. She would finally get her revenge and her prince. Then as the white moon princess died a painful death, she would use the crystal to restore Andromeda and finally be with Endymion. As the wicked wheels turned inside of Andromeda's head she realized that she could turn her father's vision in to reality. She would rule both galaxies' and have more power than anyone before her. A wicked laugh escaped her mouth, it was time to book a flight to Tokyo and check in on the lovebirds.

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Darien was trying not to act irritated as he went over his notes from the last conference. Serena refused to look his way. She was sitting in the leather seat all curled up reading a school textbook. Of all things he would have thought she was going to read nothing could have surprised him more as she pulled out the Japanese history book and a pink highlighter. She had been going at it for almost an hour not looking up even once. He sighed in frustration. It was a thirteen-hour flight; she had to talk to him at some point. Darien fixed the glasses that rested on the bridge of his nose and went back to work.

Serena unceremoniously closed the history book causing a loud 'clap' to echo in the first class cabin. Darien jumped a little in his seat. She murmured a small sorry and un-curled herself to shove the book in to the bag on the floor. Serena was trying not to have a panic attack.

How could she have forgotten about Luna? Her guardian that lived and slept with her. She was moving in with Darien, which already was going to be hard enough to pull off. But in the wake of all the events how could she forget that she was the charge of an overbearing thousand-year-old cat! She just had to say it.

"Darien, I am not moving in with you." Serena stated making Dr. Chiba turn to stare at her with his piercing midnight blue eyes.

"Wha…"

"You heard me. I cannot move in with you. I know that we are married or whatever, but I have some responsibilities at home and it is imperative that I maintain my responsibilities; therefore, Dr. Chiba I cannot move in with you. I will stay at my parents home." She waited for an answer.

'Did she just say imperative and responsibly in the same sentence?' Darien thought too stunned to speak.

"Good, it's settled. I am glad you agree. You may go back to your notes now." Serena commanded and bent down once again to grab her backpack. This time she pulled out a manga feeling much more relaxed that the situation was taken care of.

"Serena, I am sorry to inform you of this… but weren't you listening today when your parents were talking? They rented the house out." He explained looking incredulously at the bossy blond.

"What?" She put down her manga. Darien chuckled darkly at her facial expression. She would have to try much harder than a stupid excuse of a responsibly at home to get out of being his wife.

"Meatball head don't you listen. Your father told us both that he rented the house to the man who took his job at the newspaper and he called to have your room packed. The movers will be delivering your stuff to my new place tomorrow." He stated.

"Well, baka, you just know everything don't you!" Serena shrieked.

"Keep it down. I didn't do it. Your parents are the ones that rented the house. They didn't feel it necessary to keep it since we would be moving in together. Plus, you didn't listen in the first place." He shook his head at her.

"My mind was a little preoccupied at the moment." She murmured sinking quietly back down in to the seat ad pulling her legs up.

Darien was being an arrogant ass in light of the situation but he could not help to be amused at her failed attempts to get away from him. He sobered up a little from his big head as he looked at Serena's face that wore a frown. He was surprised at how quick she gave up; she had never given up this quickly before.

"Serena…" he nudged her.

"Hum…" was her reply not looking at him but just staring out the window at the setting sun.

"What is this huge responsibility that you must live at home for?" He had to know.

She wasn't sure if you should tell him the truth or just come up with her own solution. It would be her luck that he would be allowed to have animals and for him to come up with the brilliant idea that her talking, bossy cat could live with them. But she could always tell a lie…

Serena turned to him using her best puppy dog pout, the one that even worked on Raye. "It's my cat, Luna. I can't believe my parents forgot about my precious kitty that loves out house. It's her haven and she has her tree where she climbs up in to my room and she has never had another home. I just can't leave her." Serena forced a fake sob.

"Well that is a problem, my apartment does not allow animals." Darien let out, feeling horrible that Serena may lose her cat.

"Oh no! You see. I just can't move in with you. I will have to move in with one of my friends until I move away to collage so Luna can stay with me. Thank you for understanding. I'll call Mina the minute we land. I am sure I can stay with her for six months."

"Serena." He growled.

"I knew you would understand, plus, it will be so much easier for us to get divorced at the end of the year if we don't live together. Then no one will ever find out and we won't shame my family. Why didn't we think of this earlier?" she said brightly.

"Serena." He growled again taking off his glasses and folding them up and set them on the tray table.

"Do you have the number of that mover? I bet I can call and leave a message from the air phone and change where my stuff is going. Plus, Luna would get to be with Artimus, which is a huge plus. He is her boyfriend… this is just wonderful." She went on ignoring the heat that was coming from his angered gaze and pulled out her credit card. The telephone on the back of the seat came off easily and she swiped the card and started to dial… the phone was forcefully taken out of her hand and Darien slammed it back in to its place.

"What…" she looked at him in amazement. He was clearly mad and almost amused. She smiled at him brightly, "Oh, I am so silly. You didn't even give me the number to call!" she laughed.

"Serena." He calmed down a bit. "You are not moving in with Mina. I told your parents that I would take care of you and I will not be made a liar. You can call Mina and ask if Luna can stay there."

"Why would I do that? She will suspect something!" Serena cried.

"No, just tell her that your parents rented you a place and they don't allow cats. Tell them that the apartment has security and since you are staying alone they thought it world be safer for you."

"That's stupid! They will want to come over and see my place! My plan is so much better. Let's just stick with my plan. Then no one will suspect anything." She said too quick.

"No, Serena. You may be get mad and throw a tantrum or whatever you want, but you are my wife now like it or not. I never shirk on my responsibly and I sure as hell am not going to have you living with your high school friends. If anything we can sneak Luna in to the apartment, it's not like you are not a pro at sneaking that cat in to the Crown and everywhere else you go. "

"Well, I am not one to let responsibility fall to the side either! I mean I have saved the…." She stopped herself before she let out that she had saved the planet and universe from destruction dying in the process at least three times.

"Saved what?" He asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Nothing! Fine! I can call Mina a couple of days before school starts. I don't want any of them to know I am back early as we try to figure this out." She gave up once again and began to pull her legs up in the seat and stare out the window some more.

Darien took Serena's hand, which made her turn and face him. He really was so handsome.

"Serena, I know how you feel about this, but I am really not a bad guy. We can try and make this work. This is just as scary for me as it is for you; I mean Andrew is going to kill me when he finds out. But, he would really kill me if anything ever happened to you because I did not step up and take care of my wife, and I am sure as much as you think your friends are going to be upset with this you can only imagine how mad they are going to be at me if they found out we were married and I didn't protect you." He said sincerely.

Serena had to giggle at the image of Raye and Lita ganging up on Darien. In a way he was right, but she could take care of herself. Ugg, but what kind of protector would she be in anything happened to Darien and people found out that he was Sailor Moon's husband. They would never trust her ever again. She was stuck.

"Fine. I am sure Luna will understand the situation and Mina will take care of her." She crossed her arms.

He smiled at her. "Serena, she is a cat, she has no choice."

"HA!" Little did he know! "I mean you are right, stupid cat, has no choice." She murmured.

"Riiiiiiiight, meatball head." Darien let go of her hand immediately missing her touch, and put back on his glasses.

"Darien…" She put on her famous pout again. "Can you help me with my math homework, please?"

One look at her face and he put down his notes giving her his full attention.

HA! It still works! She gloated on the inside. Maybe living with him would be okay, well at least for her math and science classes, after all he is a doctor.

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