Rowen drops down to his knees beside Serena, taking up the space that Topaz, Tenku, and Korin hadn't filled. That bastard was going to pay for making Rena feel this vulnerable, " Daijobu ka( You all right)? " Rowen asks her.
" Watashi wa narimasu( I will be). " Serena replies, she was shaken to her core. Darien had found her, she was no longer safe. The wards were still strong around all of her dogs, as the protections she placed lasted for their entire lifetime. Darien would pay for harming Macinda. Tenku and Korin both nuzzle into her, not liking how their mama was feeling. She'd never felt like this before around them.
Greg and Neflyte have gone off to track the scent, hopefully Neflyte would be able to bite Darien in the ass for what he did to one of her dogs. Serena's brown eyes harden and she stands up, after shooing her dogs away. " Rowen, I need to start training myself again and I'll need help. Care to help me up on the moon after everything is settled down for the night? "
" Ya got it, sis. " Rowen says, she was right, she'd need to make sure she was in top form, though he was pretty sure she still practiced the kata forms Ryo had taught her.
Now that's my Rena.
He will pay for what he has done, messing with any of my dogs is tantamount to declaring war on me. The bastard already hurt you by trying to kill me, I will not ever allow him that sort of power over me ever again. Get here soon, I need my sensei back.
I fully intend on getting to you just as soon as I possibly can. I've already arranged to finish out my schooling online, and I'll be working under your vet once I get there. You have room for me at your place?
I thought you'd be staying in my room with me, unless you don't want to.
She can feel the emotions that fly through him at that, that wasn't what he had been implying and now he was scrambling to come up with a reply that wouldn't get him into more trouble with her, as he hated it when she was mad at him, Babe, you have no idea how much I want you in my arms all night long, and since it is Vegas we could always just elope.
Serena smiles at this reply, well, he could think. Clever boy, I like that idea, and I'm pretty sure I can house all the guys, plus you can all help me with running my breeding business.
Rowen watches Serena's expressions, he always knew when she was talking to Ryo, like she was now, Agreed, though Sage won't like getting dirty.
Like I give a damn about what he likes and doesn't like.
See ya soon, my Tsuki no hime.
I'll be waiting Rekka no Ryo no baka. Serena sighs, the conversation with Ryo had calmed her down, and since the only human with her at the moment was Rowen she makes it so no one bearing ill will towards her, her dogs, or the Ronins will be able to get onto her property with the Silver Crystal. If Darien wanted a war then she was sure as hell going to give him one, she'd already made it so only she could use the crystal, as it was biometrically sealed to her.
Greg looks at Neflyte as he tracks the scent of Serena's ex. From her reaction the guy was bad news and Greg was hoping nothing further happened to her or her animals. He felt better knowing that, that Rowen guy was going to be staying with her. Neflyte growls lowly, in a warning tone and Greg freezes, drawing his gun, " Ha, you think your little peashooter will do anything to me? " Greg curses as something slices his gun hand, causing him to drop his gun, he blinks when he sees a red rose, " Serena's ex I take it. "
Neflyte's ears have flattened to his head as he glares at the intruder, the Dalmatian was not taking any chances with this human, if he could he would put this foul creature down. The human dives at the human with him and Neflyte tackles Greg out of the way and was back up in a fighting stance in moments. Prince Darien appraises the canine in front of him, " Well, she trained you well, didn't she? Doesn't matter, you'll die anyhow. "
Greg blinks at the stare down going on in front of him, Neflyte had just saved him, and was that guy wearing armor with a cape and a sword? Neflyte snarls at the human in front of him, making sure to stay between him and Greg. Prince Darien lunges with his sword only for it to be met by a very familiar staff in the shape of a key, " You are not welcome here, I suggest you leave now. " Sailor Pluto snaps as she kicks him away. Zoisite and Malachite come racing up just then and flank her on either side, ready to go to battle.
" Honestly Pluto, do you really think you can beat me? "
" Snake Fang Strike! "
Prince Darien narrowly avoids this attack, " She is not alone, and you will pay for what you did to Wildfire. "
" You will also pay for what you attempted to do to the hime, Chikyu no oji ( prince of Earth). " Pluto snaps out.
Greg blinks at this, holy shit, there was a scout battle going down right in front of him, though who the guy in the hunter green armor was he had no idea. Prince Darien just laughs at them, " Neither one of you have the power to harm me. "
Just then a silver wave of light pushed Prince Darien off of the property and Pluto smirks at this, the hime had made it so no one who had ill will towards her, her dogs, or the Ronins was allowed on the property, not even Darien could go against the power of the crystal, " Are you all right, CSI Sanders? " Pluto asks the still stunned male.
Greg blinks, " Just got my hand sliced by one of his roses when I drew my gun, who are you and how do you know my name? "
" I am Sailor Pluto, the Keeper of Time/Space, my companion is Sekmet, the Warlord of Venom, and bearer of the Autumn Armor. He is our problem, you focus on finding who killed the Takeda's. "
Greg sighs at this, " Can I at least have some protection until you do manage to deal with him? "
" Already arranged, but you will never see this protection as the individual is exceedingly proficient in blending into the shadows, Prince Darien will not be able to get at you. " Sekmet says.
Greg nods and heads back. He knew there was no way the normal authorities could deal with that maniac in the black armor. If a Sailor Scout was appearing in Vegas to personally deal with him then who was he to argue. Once Greg and Neflyte are out of earshot Pluto sighs, " We need Ryo over here, fast, he's the only one whom even stands a prayer of chance at beating Darien, plus he is the only other Terran Prince out there. "
" Ryo has always recovered fast from grievous injuries, fear not, he will get here soon, because he will not want to leave Serena unprotected, though I doubt Sage has filled him in on why none of you girls are with her as of yet. I'd hate to be Mars when Ryo finds out. " Sekmet states.
Pluto winces, " She barely survived Hotaru's anger at her. I can only imagine how pissed Ryo is going to be at the Inners for wanting her to stay with Darien, even though she never loved him, hell she was dating Ryo before she became Sailor Moon, he's all that kept her sane through all of this, she needs him now, she won't be able to keep her façade up for too long, though at least she'll allow herself to be vulnerable around Rowen. "
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