| Author's Note:OK I'm really sorry it took me so long to update this fanfic, but I've been soo busy. Anyway, now Serena and Darien have met once again and we'll see what happens from here. Chapter 7...... Darien moved first, advancing on her, watching as she stood and backed away."Oh no you don't."his hand snared her by the wrist, stopping her from moving any further."Your not getting away this time." "Darien.....I....." "What? WHAT?!! Tell me, Princess Selenity, what?"he gripped her by the shoulders and shook her in his anger."How could you? How could you leave me? I loved you!!" "I'm sorry....." "Sorry? Your sorry? Will that make up for the countless hours I spent going insane searching for you?! The nights I lay awake remembering everything about you, your hair, your smile, how soft you felt......"his voice had softened and he was pulling her into his arms, his eyes turning gentle as he gazed at her. "How beautiful and perfect you are."he whispered, his lips moving down to hers. "Darien..."she said softly, just before his lips touched hers, his arms drawing around her and pulling her to him, there bodies pressed closely together. He lost his anger, his very thoughts as his head moved above hers, as the kiss deepened, his hands moving over her slim, little body, touching what he had longed for for so long. He had never thought he would actually find a woman that could do this to him, someone who took his thoughts completely, someone who gave him a reason for being each day. "I love you...."he murmured against her cheek,"I love you......" Her eyed snapped open, her body stiffening in his embrace."No.....we can't do this....."she pushed him away, shocking him so much that he didn't realize what had happened until she out of his arms and gone, leaving him alone in the gardens. "No....damn it!"he said savagely, then calmed himself."I lost you once Serena.....I won't lose you again." Serena was in her room combing her hair, silent as she thought of him. She loved him, she knew that now. She had realized it the moment she saw him again in the gardens. "I can't worry about it, I won't."she said out loud, switching the lights off and climbing into bed. With a sigh, she fell into a deep sleep. Darien stood outside Serena's room, looking up at the balcony. He had sent his men home and told them he planned to stay and settle some unfinished business. None of them had bothered to ask him what he meant, the anger around his body obvious. With a quick jump, he grabbed onto the balcony, swinging himself over and safely inside. He walked quietly into the room and over to the bed, staring down at her sleeping figure. He bent to kiss her when she suddenly rolled out from under him and before he knew what was happening, kicked him in the head, knocking him out cold. He came to with his head in her lap."Ow....."he held his head, where it was pounding. "Are you alright?"she asked, looking down at him, worried. "Yea, I'll be ok. Why did you do that?"he said. "I thought you were an intruder."she explained, then realized she shouldn't be nice to him. She pushed him off of her and stood, almost going to him when he groaned in pain. Instead she crossed her arms over her chest, her chin in the air."What do you want?" He rubbed his head a moment, then looked at her, her little chin the air, her body concealed by a thin, white nightgown."I want you Serena."he got off the bed and went to her, close but not touching."Why didn't you tell me who you were when we first met?" "I don't know. I never even had any plans on going to the palace or meeting you but......"her voice trailed off. "But you did."he wrapped her in his arms from behind, holding her when she tried to get away."Serena, I love you. I mean it too. I love you and I want you to marry me." She sighed deeply."Oh Darien, I love you too, but-" "Thats all I needed to know."he turned her in his arms and kissed her."I'll take care of the rest. I have to go, but I'll be seeing you soon."he touched her hair gently, then stepped away from her, teleporting off the Moon. "I know you guys put me and Darien together....and I wanted to thank you guys for that."Serena told her friends the next day as the girls all walked in the gardens. "We knew you missed him, it was totally obvious."Mina said. Lita nodded."Oh yea. You always denied it, but we could see through you." "So what happened? Was he angry?" Raye asked. "Angry because I left him. He was heartbroken."she said, her eyes lowering in guilt. "If you ask me thats exactly what he needed. To fall for someone, then have them leave him and kick him into action. He's been King most of his life, he's always gotten whatever he wanted."Mina said. "Thats not very nice Mina."Amy said. "She's got a point guys."Lita nodded."Its so amazing that you of all people would end up being that person Serena. Earth and Moon have been so tense with each other for so long, but now the King of Earth and future Queen of the Moon are in love with each other." "Maybe things will change. Well, they have to change right? Otherwise, how will the two of you be together."Raye said softly, thoughtfully. Mina had a sudden horrifying thought."What if your Mom doesn't let you marry him?" Amy, Raye, and Lita turned on her"Mina!!"they all snapped, frustrated. "Well, it was just a thought."she grumbled. Before any of them could reply they all heard the rumbling sound of a shuttle nearby landing at the landing zone outside the palace. Frowning, the girls all began running toward the zone, coming to an abrupt halt at the sight of the Queen already standing there waiting patiently for the shuttle doors to open. Serena came forward, watching the doors open, her eyes widening at the sight of Darien coming out and down the shuttle, dressed in complete armor, a scowl on his handsome face. His four Generals followed. "Wow, you did good for youself Serena."Lita whispered in awe of him, the other girls nodding there agreement."He's gorgeous!" "Darien.....this is a most pleasant surprise."the Queen said cautiously. "I have matters I would discuss with you, your highness, and perhaps your daughter could be present during this."he said formally, standing tall and proud before her. Serena almost fainted at this, Raye quickly catching her when she fell back a bit. Darien's eyes went to hers, and for a brief moment he reassured her, then they returned to the Queen's. Oh no.....God, help us...... Ok, there's one last chapter left that I will put in as soon as I can. So please just be patient! Thanks! |