Okay so the reason you're seeing this again is because it is a re-edited verison of the story. I want to also thank and apologize to mangamania. For editing and also for not realizing that you changed some things. So this is an edited verison of chapter five.
Chapter 5
Feelings
"I'll let her stay on Earth, on one condition," Darien stated.
"What condition is that?" Serenity asked him. Darien pointed at Serena who was still incased in the crystal coffin as the energy still swarmed around her.
"Unseal her powers," Darien stated and Serenity's eyes widened. "She is of no use to us dead. And there will more than likely be more attacks on her life. If she can't get in contact with anyone, she's useless."
"And if I refuse?" Serenity asked.
"Then she is not coming back to my planet," Darien kept eye contact with her "I bet Serena would be a little mad, if I were to tell her when she awakens, that you sealed her powers," he continued.
"Fine, I'll agree to unseal her powers. Just don't say anything to her," Serenity gave in with his last statement. "But I want the name of the person who did this to her."
"I can't give you that, but I give you my word, she will be punished to the full extent of the law," Darien said bowing to Serenity.
"… Then when she awakens, which will probably take about a week, I will send her back to Earth," Serenity told them. "Now please leave, all of your energy is messing with the process. But Malachite, I would like you to stay."
"My Lady, why just me?" Malachite asked.
"I need to speak with you, for; you should know why she came to Earth." Serenity stated and all eyes were on him.
"Yes, My lady, she came to earth looking for me." Malachite stated and Darien just stared at him.
"Prince, I shall return him soon. Please be on your way everyone," Serenity stated and the four girls bowed.
"Malachite, you will explain in detail everything that has happened and why you have a connection to her when you get back," Darien commanded.
"Yes My Lord," Malachite said as he walked forward to Serenity. Soon it was just Serenity, Malachite, and the sleeping Serena in the Palace room.
"I know Serenity I have caused Serena much heartache. But it was not my intention," Malachite spoke first.
"What happened to you? Why did you just leave?"
"I was forbidden to come back here. It was not my doing, the King; he wouldn't let me come tell her goodbye."
"I see," Serenity said sitting on the nearest chair and crossed her long slender legs. "You use to love her, what about now?"
"I still love her but I'm not in love with her as I use to be. I know who my soul mate is, though I don't want to admit it. The way she acts is…" Malachite let his sentence trail.
"Mina, can be quite a handful at times can't she?"
"Yes, she's more than just a handful."
"Malachite, please while on Earth, please protect Serena," Serenity begged him.
"Serenity My Lady, Serena does not need me to protect her. Without her knowing it, she has a new protector now," Malachite smiled and a picture of Darien flashed through his mind.
"You're talking about that Prince aren't you?"
"Yes My Lady. He is just like I was, long ago. But He will soon change with her in his life. She even stated tonight, "You are the one for whom I seek," to Darien in front of everyone. Though he was a little shocked by it, and I don't think he realizes just what it means. He will soon learn the truth, for you can't fight fate for too long. You'll eventually give in."
"So, the Moon and Earth are destined to be together are they?" Serenity looked up staring at the ceiling thinking.
"Well Serenity, we knew this would come one way or another. You have been visited before, by the pink haired child have you not?"
"How did you know this?" Serenity asked shocked.
"Because Helios is the priest of Elysion, let's say has taken a liking to the girl. Helios told the King and me, a pink haired child could touch the Golden Crystal without being burned. It means she has a pure heart and a pure dream. Also, only the royal family of Earth can touch that crystal. Helios is only the guard of that crystal. Its sole owner is Darien, when he was born, so was that crystal. Only Darien can use that crystal."
"So, the child can also hold both the Golden and Silver Crystals. She will be a formidable woman when she grows up."
"Has she told you her name?" Malachite asked.
"No she hasn't and you?"
"She has only told Helios and he will not tell."
"I see." Serenity said.
"So she can also touch the Silver Crystal as well? I'm not surprised at all," Malachite said to himself.
"Malachite, you must not tell."
"I know, and I have kept it a secret this far. Why stop now?" Malachite laughed.
"My Lady, may I leave now?"
"Yea, you may go now," Serenity dismissed him. He walked over to the crystal coffin and put his hand on it.
"I will be waiting for your recovery, Princess," And with that Malachite disappeared into the Telepath.
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Malachite arrived back at the house where everyone was in their rooms except of course Darien. Malachite walked into the door and Darien stood up.
"Shall we go to your room My Lord?" Malachite asked closing the door behind him.
"Let's do," Darien replied and both made their way up the staircase and into Darien's room.
"What did she mean?" Darien asked him.
"It was years ago, but I use to go to the moon on errands for your father. Since he didn't have the time to go, he sent me. It was about 7 years ago, I went there, and I saw a Princess trying to jump from one balcony to the next. She landed on it but lost her footing and fell, but I caught her. She just looked at me and smiled and introduced herself as Serena," Malachite was watching Darien's eyes, which of course, showed no emotion what so ever. "After that, she asked me to come again that way we could see each other, and it became a regular habit for me to come see her once a week on Tuesday. I started to fall in love with her little by little, as the weeks went on, and she too started developing feelings for me. For 2 years it went on that way until your father made his decision."
"What do you mean by that?" Darien asked.
"He forbid me from going to the Moon Kingdom again. I broke her heart, and for years, I had sex with girls that I only knew from school to try to drown my sorrow and get her out of my head. And when she showed up here, I recognized her immediately. I mean how could you forget her eyes, they're as beautiful as the ocean. Just one look and you're done for. Anyway, she knew who I was, but didn't say anything. But it seems that she's no longer in love with me, like she used to be. She's now searching for a new love. And I have found the person for whom I'm meant to be with." Malachite explained to him, and Malachite saw in his eyes, Darien seemed relieved that Serena was looking for a new love."
"So there is nothing between you guys? Nothing at all?" Darien asked not yet convinced.
"No, My Lord if you want her, then sweep her off her feet," Darien blush a little from Malachite's statement.
"I never said I wanted her like that. And even if I did, it's not allowed," Darien answered returning to his cold stare.
"It is allowed; no one ever said it wasn't. Your father just doesn't want a connection to the Moon that's all, but someone has to break the rules. You do it all the time. Why stop now?" Malachite was coaxing him.
"What he's saying is ludicrous! I can't just g and fall in love with the Moon Princess, especially her of all people. I can't do it I won't do it! Oh, stupid Darien you already have… No, I can stop… can I really just stop? Yes! I mean I haven't known her for a long time; I can just stop while I'm ahead. That's what I'll do… but how can I do that when she's going to be living here with me for the next 2 years! Oh dear god, I'm in so much trouble." Darien was unconsciously pacing the floor of his room, shaking his head while running his hand through his hair every so often. Malachite watched in response.
"Oh yes, he has definitely fell in love with her," Malachite mused in his thoughts.
"I'm going to excuse myself now," Malachite stepped out of the door but Darien didn't pay any attention to him. He continued to pace his floor. Malachite walked down the stairs and saw Mina leaning against the stairwell waiting for him.
"Can I talk to you?" Mina asked looking up and him then looking at the floor.
"This is going to be a long night," Malachite thought as he nodded his head to her and they walked to the sofa.
"What is bothering you Mina?"
"Malachite… do you love her more than me?" Mina bluntly asked and Malachite smiled at her.
"Mina, I know I'm meant to be with you, but yes I love her, but no I'm not in love with her. To be honest, I'm not in love with anyone right now Mina." Malachite watched her face frown and look away from him. "I'm not saying I don't like you, I'm just saying what you're asking for right now is impossible."
"So, you'll always choose Serena over me won't you?"
"I didn't say that Mina," he said looking at her. "If she needs my help, I will help her, but if you need my help, I will also help you. I just think you're asking for too much right now Mina. You want a full time lover, and I have so many girls that want me as well. Until I can make it till where it's just you, I can't give you what you want."
"So there is hope for me?" Mina asked looking at him wide eyed.
"Yes, you're the one for whom I am destined to be with. But I just need time."
"Okay, I can do that," Mina smiled at him then stood up. "Thank you, for listening to me." Malachite also stood up he leaned down and kissed her on her forehead.
"It's not a problem," Mina ran to her room giggling and shut her door, but not before waving at Malachite. He just shook his head and walked to his room.
"So are you really going to change your ways?" Nephlite asked walking out of the shadows. "I was listening the whole time."
"Yes, I am going to change my ways. Little by little, it'll take a lot of time, but my heart will one day belong to her, and her alone," Malachite answered him and Nephlite smiled.
"I'm glad that you found someone," Nephlite replied and with that entered his room.
"So am I," Malachite whispered and entered his own room. The house that night was quiet.
The next Morning.
"I'm off to the Palace. I need to find a certain redhead," Darien announced as everyone sat down for breakfast.
"Do you need someone to go with you?" Zoycite asked turning towards him.
"No, I'm fine. Please, enjoy your day off," With that said, Darien exited the house and walked towards the Palace. As he entered the gates, he saw his annoying half brother.
"So, what is Serena doing today huh?" Seiya asked walking beside him.
"Resting, she was hurt pretty bad yesterday, so she went back to her home to rest," Darien told him. "He is the last person who I am going to tell about Serena."
"Oh I see, well, I hope she gets better soon."
"Seiya, where is Beryl at?" Darien looked at him.
"I think she's in her room," Seiya answered. "Why?"
"Oh, just need to talk to her, could you send her to my room?"
"Uh, yea sure," Seiya said and ran off in the direction of the maid's chambers as Darien made his way to his own room. He took his shirt off, ruffled his hair and sat on the bed waiting for Beryl to answer. It wasn't too long before a knock came at his door.
"Come in," He said in a seductive voice.
"My Lord Darien, you called for me?" Beryl asked once she was in the room alone with him.
'Yes I did," He purred.
"What is it you need of me?"
"Pleasure," he replied walking over to her and started kissing her neck.
"Oh finally I get him," she thought as she moaned.
"So I heard what you did to that blond," Darien said pulling her to the bed.
"Oh did you?" Beryl asked as he pulled her shirt up.
"Oh yes," he replied sucking on her breasts making her moan more. "So tell me why?"
"To get your attention, to get you to notice me," Beryl answered and Darien sat up and stared at her.
"How did you find her place?"
"I followed you home the last 2 nights. And I saw her standing out on the balcony one night."
"So you nearly put us at war to get my attention?" Darien asked his voice going dark once again.
"What do you mean war?"
"She was a Princess of another planet you idiot," Beryl's eyes widened.
"You mean, I killed the Princess of another Planet?"
"No you almost killed her. She's barely alive," Darien glared at her. "Do you know the punishment for that kind of act?"
"No My Lord."
"Death, or banishment. Which do you prefer?"
"Kill me then," Beryl stated.
"No, I will make you live for eternity, on the dark moon."
"NO, anywhere but there, please, don't send me there!" Beryl pleaded but Darien raised his finger to her forehead touching it, and a gold X appeared.
"This X on your head means you are now no longer allowed to step foot of Earth again," He said to her and then she disappeared before his eyes. Afterwards Darien went to the bathroom, comb his hair, walked over to where his shirt was then put it on. He then walked out of his room and into the throne room.
"Father," Darien called out.
"I see you sent another one to the dark moon. Who was it this time?"
"Beryl," Darien answered him.
"Why?"
"She almost killed one of the Princesses that I am staying with. We had to send her back to her own country for her to survive."
"Which Princess was it?"
"Serena of Venus."
"I see, well then I guess there was nothing that I can do to change that."
"Father, about the moon."
"We'll talk about that later, I have a matter I need to discuss with you," The King told him and Darien nodded.
"Okay Father." Darien replied.
"Next year. I need you to find your soul mate by next year. I need you to assume the throne. I fear I no longer hold the power to do so."
"Father, I don't understand," Darien was shocked and then thought back to what Serena had said to him and his eyes widened.
"Please, you must find a bride by your 19th birthday. That gives you less than a year. Please, find one."
"I understand father," Though he didn't really understand he had to agree.
"Okay with that done with, what did you want to know about the moon?"
"It can wait. Please excuse me," Darien was feeling kind of sick. "So her prediction came true?" Darien walked out of the palace doors and made his way back to his current house for the time being. His mind wandered to Serena. How she was doing? He walked into the house and everyone was staring at him. Shutting the door he leaned back against it then slid to the floor. Malachite was by his side immediately soon followed by everyone else.
"My Lord what is wrong?" Malachite asked looking over him to see if he was injured.
"She was right," Darien said and his head hit the door with a thud.
"Who was right?" Jedite asked.
"Serena… Serena was right… Father told me… by my 19th birthday, I need to find a bride," Darien barely got out.
"He said what?" Nephlite asked shocked.
"Well, you better get looking then," Zoycite said and Darien glared at him.
"I'm going to my room," Darien barley was able to stand and managed to stagger up the stairs to his room. Once he was in, he shut his door and once again slid to the floor.
"Good god, what am I suppose to do now?" Darien asked running his hand through his hair.
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Serena awoke and the crystal around her shattered. She sat up, looked around, and spotted her mother.
"Mother, why am I here?" Serena asked putting her hand on her cheek.
"You almost died Serena. You've been asleep for about 2 weeks. Everyone is worried about you."
"Two weeks… TWO WEEKS!" Serena screamed and jumped to her feet. "Oh my god, school, what am I going to do. I'm so far behind now! Mom why didn't you wake me up sooner!"
Serenity smiled as she saw Serena jump up and start running in circles.
"Well, you might want a change of clothes first," Serenity stated and Serena looked down and saw she was in a long sleeved shirt that was covered in blood.
"Lunar pen, give me my school uniform!" Serena said and then was out of the bloodied cloth and into her uniform. "Wait, why am I here?"
"Darien and the other brought you here. You were almost dead."
"Darien… so he knows?!" Serena was hysterical.
"Yes, he now knows."
"Oh Mother! Now he's never going to let me come back to Earth. He's gonna hate me for the rest of my life. Whoa mom, now I'll never find the one who I'm supposed to be with!" Serena said crying, still running in circles.
"But Serena he said you could come back…" Serenity told her and Serena stopped and looked at her.
"You mean… I'm still able to go to Earth, even though he knows?"
"Yes, you can."
" Yes! What time is it on Earth right now?"
"It's about 8am in the morning, and the date is October 15th. And its Friday," Serenity told her.
"Then I can still make it in time for school! I'm off mother!" Serena yelled running towards the Telepath and then she was gone.
Serena arrived in front of the house and when she looked at herself in the mirror, she just about screamed. Quickly she hopped in the shower, got herself clean, threw her school uniform on, grabbed her school bag, and took off for her school. Though she didn't realize while she was running she pulled her hair up in her moon buns. So now, she really did look like she was the moon Princess. She ran into the school in a hurry and passed by Seiya's classroom. Unfortunately, for Serena, Seiya was looking out the classroom door when Serena passed and caught his attention.
"I wonder when she's going to come back," Amy asked Zoycite and Jedite, who were sitting in front of her.
"You really are lost without her aren't you?" Zoycite teased Amy.
"I am not," Amy defended then Jedite joined in.
"Yeah you are," Jedite joked. Suddenly the classroom door flew open and Serena ran in.
"I'm so sorry I'm late Mr. Himura!" Serena yelled running in. Everyone in the classroom just stared at her. Serena looked around and realized she made a scene.
"Hehehe, I'm sorry," Serena apologized and walked to her seat beside Amy.
"Well, I'm glad you're feeling better Serena. You took quite the fall, but please see me before lunch I need to give you your assignments that you need to do. It's quite a lot of homework so, I'll give you 3 days to complete it all. Is that enough time?" Mr. Himura asked.
"Yes, it's fine," Serena said and looked pleadingly at Amy. Amy smiled and nodded at her.
Of course, Serena got bombarded with questions about her absence, and she made up an excuse as to why she was out for so long. Lunch came faster than expected and Serena was in the teacher's office with Amy getting the assignments. It wasn't as much as Serena was expecting, but it would keep her busy for the weekend.
"Ah, I feel so sore." Serena said stretching as she and Amy walked outside into the schoolyard.
"Well you would, you were asleep for about two weeks," Amy replied looking at her smiling.
"Serena!" Mina yelled as Serena approached the group of 3 girls and 6 boys.
"Serena, it's good to know you're doing okay now," Lita hugged her.
"Thank you, you guys," Serena hugged Lita back.
"Take your hair down," Darien coldly told her. He was sitting on the tabletop.
"What why?" Serena looked at him.
"You caught the wrong person's attention," Darien pointed across the yard. Serena followed his line of sight and realized Seiya was coming towards her.
"Oh god," Serena said pulling at her hair. "Someone help me take it down!" Serena panicked.
Amy and Rei were trying to help her get her hair out of the buns while Seiya was still walking towards her.
"Ow, ow," Serena complained as they were still trying to get her hair down.
"What the hell did you do to it?" Rei complained pulling out another knot.
"I pulled it up while running to school," Serena said, as she was able to get one side down. Rei and Amy managed to get the other side down as well, but her hair was in knots still.
Serena ran behind the group of guys to untangle her hair.
"Serena, don't hide from me," Seiya said to her.
"Go away Seiya," Serena called out.
"But, Serena, I can't just go away. You look so… gorgeous," Seiya stated.
"I'm not going to fuck you no matter how many compliments you give me!" Serena replied.
"Go back Seiya," Darien told him.
"No, I can't," Seiya replied walking towards him.
Serena finally was able to get all of the knots out of her hair and she peeked out from behind everyone to see if he was still there, and he was.
"Serena please, hear me out," Seiya was trying to talk to her. Serena ended up crawling on the table and peeked out behind Darien.
"Why are you behind him? Serena, I want you," Seiya continued.
"Because I know," Serena said hugging Darien from behind and putting her chin on his shoulder. "As long as I'm behind him, you can't get me," She looked at him.
"She's looking at me with those beautiful eyes. Oh dear I want to bed her so badly," Seiya just looked at her.
Darien realized that look of lust in Seiya's eyes.
"Don't think of coming near me," Darien warned him with a cold glare.
"Then just hand her over," Seiya told him.
"No can do," Malachite answered stepping in front of Darien.
"Serena, I love you," Seiya responded.
"No you don't. Darien already told me about your obsession with the Princess of the Moon. You're just in love with the idea that I resemble her a bit."
"I swear I'm going to kill him if he says he loves her again," Darien cursed in his mind.
"No, I do, I really do love you."
"But… but I already have someone I love!" Serena said the first thing that came to her mind but then wished she wouldn't have said it. She closed her eyes and placed her forehead against Darien's back.
"Oh, who is it then?" Seiya implied.
"Um… uh…" Serena wasn't sure what to say but the first name that popped in her head she said it. "Darien!"
"Ack, what the hell did you just tell them all! Stupid, stupid, Serena! Why did you just say a random name! Stupid, stupid, stupid!" Serena screamed in her head.
"Dar… ien?" Seiya managed to say his name.
"No! I mean… uh.." Serena wasn't sure on what to say. Darien just looked at the flustered blond and realized she just said a random name.
"Yeah, you have a problem with them being together?" Jedite stepped up.
"Last time I knew it, Darien's relationships have nothing to do with you," Zoycite stood up for them as well.
"Oh no, just shut up! You're gonna have everyone mad at me! It was a mistake, a mistake I said!" Serena was still screaming in her head.
Darien just rolled his eyes and crossed his arms in front of him.
"I swear Serena. You're just a giant catastrophe waiting to happen," Darien whispered to her.
"I'm so sorry, it was… it was just random," She whispered in his ear.
"I know, but Serena, stop provoking people," Darien was still whispering to her.
"I didn't provoke anyone!" Serena hissed at him.
As Serena and Darien were talking among themselves, the others were talking to Seiya about the situation.
"Okay then, if they're serious about each other, then let's have them kiss, here and now!" Seiya demanded. "If they can' do it, then that proves that they're not involved with each other in that way."
"But Dairen!" Serena whispered back.
"No buts. You're not allowed to wear your hair up in buns anymore," Darien whispered back.
"So you two, let's have it," Seiya directed the attention to the two.
"I'm sorry, I wasn't paying attention. Have what?" Serena asked looking around.
"Seiya, I don't have to do anything you tell me to," Darien told him, he was half paying attention to the other conversation as well. "But if you really insist," Darien hopped off the table and pulled Serena to the edge of the table.
"Now wait, what's going on..." Darien had kissed her in front of everyone. "Mmm," She moaned opening her mouth a bit and Darien slid his tongue in her mouth to meet hers. "Mmm," She moaned again as she kissed him back.
"It's this feeling again, it's like I want more," Darien thought as his hand gripped the back of Serena's neck deepening the kiss.
"What is this, my body feels really hot… what's going on?" She asked herself as she also leaned into him. Her hands griping the front of his shirt and pulling him closer.
Amy and Lita blushed at the reaction Serena and Darien had towards each other.
"Darien Shields, Serena Tsukino!" Mr. Himura yelled at the two and the immediately separated from each other. Serena was bright red. "Next time I see you two doing that on school property, it's after school detention for you!"
"Yes Sir. I apologize," Darien said bowing and watching the annoyed teacher walk away.
"Happy Seiya?" Darien directed his attention back to his brother.
"I will not let you have her… I will take her from you one way or another," Seiya then stalked off to the other side of the yard. Serena put her hand to her mouth and just stared into space.
"Serena, way to go," Rei congratulated her for the performance. "It was almost like you two were kissing each other for real."
"That's because I did kiss her for real, but I got a little carried away. And I apologize to you," Darien said looking at Serena who was just dazed.
"I… I… I gotta go!" Serena said jumping off the table, grabbing Amy and Lita's arms and pulling them along with her as she ran into the school.
"Hey!" Lita yelled as she was being dragged. Darien just stared dumbfound and Mina and Rei went into a fit of giggles.
"Its okay, it's okay. She's just embarrassed," Rei couldn't stop laughing.
"I really went too far didn't I?" Darien asked himself.
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"Hey Serena," Amy said when Serena finally stopped and slid down the wall.
"Wow Serena," Was all Lita could manage to say.
"I can't believe… he kissed me…. In front of everyone!' Serena said and started to hyperventilate.
"Just calm down. Deep breath in, and then let it out," Lita said trying to calm her down. Serena followed Lita's instructions.
"Wow, I want someone to kiss me like that!" Amy said daydreaming. "That was so romantic, the way you two responded to each other."
"I don't know what happened. I just got this feeling, of wanting more. It's like I wanted more out of the kiss then what was happening," Serena calmly stated as she was still practicing her breathing exercise.
"You know what that means?" Lita asked smiling.
"What?" Serena and Amy both wanted to know.
"You actually love him," Lita stated.
"I DO NOT!!" Serena yelled. "I can't love someone I just met like four days ago!"
"Actually it's been about 3 weeks." Amy corrected.
"Yea, but two of those three days, I was unconscious!"
"She has a point Lita," Amy agreed with her.
"Its love at first sight it's gotta be!" Lita was now the one day dreaming when the bell rang. All three departed for their classes.
Serena was dazed out the rest of the afternoon classes. She also avoided Darien on the walk home by chatting with Amy and Rei. As they walked in the door, Serena felt relieved.
"Okay Amy, now we have all weekend for homework!' Serena said stretching out.
"Oh not today you don't," Darien said coming up to her. "Go grab some clothes,"
"Eh? Why?" Serena complained.
"Astrology club, it's Friday. You get to stay in the Castle for the night," Darien winked at her.
"Oh no! Not with Seiya I'm not," Serena protested but it didn't help her any. Darien picked her up, put her over his shoulder, and started to walk up the stairs to their rooms.
"Hey, put me down! Are you listening to me Darien? I said put me down!" Serena was kicking and screaming the whole way up. Darien walked through her door, up to her bed, and tossed her on it.
"Now get ready. We leave in 10," Darien stated and walked out of her room and into his.
"I really have no luck at all." Serena sighed and went to her closet to pick out a night gown and an outfit for tomorrow. She decided on a black silk night gown with a slit on both sides that came up to her thighs. Then the outfit consisted of a blue cotton sun dress with white floral patterns on it. She also grabbed a bra and underwear as well. She stuffed them into her school bag, which she emptied all of her books onto the floor, and walked out of her bedroom closing the door behind her.
"I'm ready… unfortunately." She mumbled knocking on Darien's door.
"Good, good," He said coming out of it and pushed her towards the staircase.
"We'll be back tomorrow everyone." Darien announced when the got to the bottom and pushed Serena out the door. They started their walk towards the Palace.
"I don't see why I have to spend the night with your brother being there wanting to rape me." Serena glared at him.
"He won't do any such things while you guys are in Palace boundaries. There are too many people watching."
"So you say." Serena grumbled.
"Why don't you cut your hair short?" Darien asked getting off topic.
"Why don't you let yours get long like Seiya's?" Serena asked back.
"I don't look good with long hair." Darien answered laughing.
"It doesn't matter if I cut my hair or not. It just grows back twice as fast. I tried cutting it short, like Malachite's but a week later it was long again. I gave up trying to cut it. It's to much of a pain." Serena then answered his question.
"I'm not complaining or anything, I personally like girls with long hair. It was just to get us talking while we walk."
"Why does the moon and Earth have to be against each other?" Serena asked.
"I can't answer that one. For I also want to know as well."
"Darien… what… what do you think of me?" Serena asked looking at him blushing. He looked down at her in shock first but then smiled at her innocence.
"You're a very interesting girl. I like your attitude that's for sure. Though I don't like it so much that you're really loud at times either, but that's just part of who you are." He smiled at her.
"You found out, that I was the Moon Princess but yet you let me stay, why?"
"I can't really explain it… a part of me wanted to leave you there for lying. But the other part wanted you to stay on Earth. I guess the part that wanted you to stay won." He answered looking ahead of them.
"I see. Thank you." Serena looked at her feet as she walked. "So… um how many girls do you have on your list?"
"List?" Darien about choked when she asked. "What do you mean?"
"Well… Malachite mentioned something about he had a list of girls that he's had sex with. I was just wondering… how many were on your list."
"My list?" Darien laughed. "Well, lets see since I lost my virginity at 15… I would have to say…" Darien started counting in his head, "about 100." He finally answered.
"My god 100?" Serena was in shock. "How did you manage that?"
"Well, some times there were two or three at a time. But over three years, that's not as much as Malachite or even Jedite." Darien answered, but Serena was still in shock.
"Why… why so many?"
"What, are you jealous? Or do you want to be number 101?" Darien asked with a wicked smile and Serena just looked at him in shock as they walked up to the gates of the castle.