Hi minna! So sorry it took me so long to get this chapter out.... I've been bit by the summer laziness bug! But I do hope you enjoy this chapter and it is a lot longer then usual. Well remember the vote I held.... about the hentai chapter? Well the e-mail I got was almost unanimous but I can't write the hentai chapter this week cause I was kinda in a hurry and I'm sure that you would rather read it now as a non hentai then wait to have both of course I'll post the hentai chapter as soon as I get back.... I'll be gone for the next 2 weeks (going to visit family in Winnipeg) and I'm leaving on the 13th and I won't be back until the 29th but I expect to see lots of e-mail when I get back :) well on with the next chapter of.... Lover's Prayer Chapter 7: mistakes of the past By: BabySerry Rated R I started running as fast as I could. I had to get away from Serena and I thanked the goddess for whoever was in trouble. I could hear Serena telling Kayla that she had to see who was screaming and that was all I heard before I was far enough away to transform. Concentrating my energy, that familiar bright light wrapped around me and I could feel the burst of energy shoot through my veins like a bolt of lightning. I couldn't stop running, I needed to cool myself off from the heat that was crashing my senses. All I could think about was the passion that sweet little fairy drilled into me, and then to kill my hopes by telling me she had another.....but I was kidding myself; I love her and no matter what happens I always will. She had every right to find someone new! I shouldn't be mad at her....she is only human. I almost did the same thing with Kayla, but only because she reminded me so much of Serena....now I know why. But I couldn't do that to Kayla or Serena; it would have made me even more of a monster then I already am. The screaming was getting louder and I picked up the pace. The closer I got the more I wished I was the one screaming for help; I wanted to crawl into the darkest hole I could find, but something told me that if I were to give up so easily it would only let Serena win this game we were playing......and I'm too stubborn to let her, or anyone for that matter, win. I got to the battle scene non too soon. A rather small (smaller then I thought) youma was attacking some innocent pedestrians at a near by park. I didn't bother to wait for the others, I prepared my cane and ran straight for the youma. Serena heard the screams, but before she could say another word Darien was running as fast as he could towards the screaming. It took her senses a few minutes to comply exactly what was going on before she mumbled something to Kayla and started running after Darien. The cool air hit her like stab in the back. She could hear the others behind her screaming at her to stop, but she couldn't.....she needed to cool off. The heat sparked between her and Darien was beyond amazing. She couldn't get her head around it at all, she was furious at him! In fact she was sure that she hated him!......but she could never hate anyone.....not even Darien, god help her...even after all that he has put her through; since their first meeting he has caused her nothing but hurt and sorrow. She loved him though.....how could she not! He was the only person in this world that she truly felt whole with......and she HAD to listen to what her heart told her, if she didn't she would regret it for the rest of her life. ?But I will make him see just EXACTLY what he did to me' Serena thought mischievously. She raised her hand in the air as she ran whispering "Moon Crystal Power" as that familiar white light surrounded her and she continued to run, now the courageous Sailor Moon. When she got to the battle scene she could see Tuxedo Mask charging towards the youma with the speed of a lion. With a slight, if not unnoticed, falter he crashing into it and it flew backwards into a tree. I felt her presents behind me, and I almost lost my composure as I charged into the youma with all the frustration bottled up inside me. It flew backwards into a near by tree and I stumbled towards it again. It laughed viciously as it stood up, it's cat like eyes burning into mine making me fall to the ground. Some sort of incredible, dark power cut through me like a knife. I screamed in agony. Holding my aching head, I tried to stand but fell back again as the dizziness took over. My head throbbed, searing pain corses through me as her foot steps stomp behind me and the scream of her forceful attack screeched through the air. I thought the youma had been destroyed but alas it just laughed it venomous laugh and continued it's advances towards me. I stood up again, ignoring the pain in my head, trying to find the strength to defeat this monster when I heard a familiar voice scream, "Sword of Fortitude COMMENCE!" The youma screamed and disintegrated before my eyes as a woman jumped out of the tree I had slammed the youma against earlier. (AN: I'm sorry if this scene really sucked but I'm terrible at writing fighting scenes....it's just not my cup of tea). She had long black hair and a golden tiara adorned her forehead; a bright crystal sun settled softly in the middle of her tiara. Her top was almost the same as the rest of the senshi except her bow was bright red with a dark black pendant in the middle revealing the sign of Leo. Instead of a skirt, she wore a pair of black shorts and knee high, platform, crimson boots with jet black laces. She had a evil look to her, despite her excellent warrior - like nature. She flipped her hair over her shoulder and proceeded towards Sailor Moon. Her blue eyes twinkled in the street light as she looked at Serena with a sarcastic grin. "Pretty cool huh?" her soft, kind voice commented and Sailor Moon just stared at her in amazement and curiosity. "Who are you?" Sailor moon asked curiously, admiring this new senshi; just as she had when Sailor Venus first came into the picture....so I heard. "A friend....that's all you need to know for now, see ya." With that, the mysterious soldier disappeared into a bright vortex she created with the slash of her sword. We stared at the spot where she had stood just moments before. ?Who is she' I thought ?she seems so familiar....but how?' before I could finish my thoughts the slight pressure in the back of my head dissipated, telling me that Sailor moon had de transformed. My head jerked to the side to see her talking to Raye, her eyes looked at me from their corner then snapped back into place as she noticed me looking at her. I felt like a statue, and god knows how I hate statues; pieces of rock resembling a persons identity trapped forever in cold, lifeless stone, their faults and all. I closed my eyes and felt the energy of Tuxedo Mask disappear into the patterns of Darien. Just then I saw Kayla and Onyah running up to us, worried looks adorned their faces. I walked up to them, passing Serena without a glance, and Onyah ran as fast as she could, slamming into me for one of her "I don't give hugs in public but will make an exception just this once so I'm making it good" hugs. I smiled down at her and hugged her back. "Oh my GOD Darien! areyouokIthoughtsomethingmighthavehappenedtoyouwhatwould Ido withoutmybestfriendDON'T YOU EVER DO THAT AGAIN!!!!!" Onyah stated frantically. I chuckled a little and let go of her to look at her. "Onyah, I'm ok really, see." I said while spinning around to show her I had no injuries. I don't normally act that way around people but Onyah just has this spirit in her that makes me feel like a happy child..... I don't get to act childish very much, I enjoy it when it happens. Onyah gave me a lop-sided smile, something I've become quite used to. "Ok Darien I believe you geez." I smiled my childish smile and turned to Kayla to see the other girls looking at me like they just saw a ghost. ?Geez, a guy makes a childish action and everyone is dumbfounded' I chuckled silently when I noticed Serena was glaring at Onyah with a look that could kill. I knew she was jealous, I mean here I am just minding my own business when all of a sudden some girl that she just met gives me the hug of a lifetime. I knew that Onyah was only worried about me, she's been one of friends since I moved here. (I don't know why I continually choose girls over guys for friends..... must be some sort of Freudian explanation for it...but till I find what that could be, I'll stick with the girls.) I was snapped out of my thoughts by Kayla's childish smile, along with the other girls, I had a moment ago. I decided to call them on their ghostly stares. "What!?......haven't you ever seen a grown man act like a child?" That did it, they all started coughing (except Serena, she was still glaring at Onyah) and mumbling something about men and all that. I chuckled slightly and they all started laughing hysterically. I was about ready to laugh myself really, I was acting really weird to them I'll bet...except to Onyah and Kayla, they've seen me like this before. "Ok ok that's enough out of you people, lets just go and get some sleep." I was directing it more towards Kay and Onyah, they have a game tomorrow and I don't want them sluggish. They got their composure back and we were heading towards the hotel again. The rest of the walk was pretty quiet. I kept my eye on Serena the whole time, watching her glances towards me and her glares towards Onyah. Her small comments to Kayla and her occasional arguments with Raye. I held these moments close to me, for all I know these could be the last moments I have with Serena and I don't want to miss a thing. Before long we reached the hotel and we dispersed to our separate rooms. I was talking to Onyah quickly in front of my room. "Hey Darien, can I get my lucky skates." she winked at me.....she called her lucky troll doll her lucky skates so that Shane wouldn't laugh at her antics. I chuckled softly, she kept it in my room because Kay doesn't know about it either. I only found out about it recently, when she was leaving Kay's one night, I was outside getting some fresh air and when she walked by me I noticed she dropped something, but when I went to pick it up she screamed at me and her face went as red as a beat. I can understand why she doesn't want to tell anyone, it is sort of silly to have under your hockey helmet but whatever turns your crank. I gave her an all knowing smile. "Hehehehe sure you can....come on in." She opened her hotel room door to get Lita and Amy to come over to Kayla's. She took one last look at Onyah talking to Darien. ?Oh that wench!' Serena thought, her teeth began to grinned as she saw Darien smile mischievously and stepped aside to let Onyah in. ?Oh he won't get away with this one' she thought ?If he thinks that he can just kiss me the way he did and spend the night with another woman he has to deal with me first.' Serena fumed a little more and put on a fake smile. "Amy, Lita I would like to introduce you to my twin sister Kayla." "Thanks a bunch for holding "them" here for me." Onyah smiled and gave me another friendly hug. "Hey it's no problem if I kept one of those things with me, I'd want to hide it too." I chuckled. She gave me a punch in the shoulder and laughed. "I guess, well I should get home to Shane before he goes insane, remember how over protective of me he is......even though he couldn't hurt a fly if he tried." "Yeah no kidding." I said, opening the door for her. She waved goodbye and I closed my door, heading straight for the shower. "Your twin..." "SISTER!." "Wow it's deja vu all over again." Kayla laughed. Serena smiled and let her in. Luna and Artemis came out from the mini kitchen to stare at the new person in the room. "Serena why didn't you tell us about this?" Lita asked, a little intimidated by this stronger version of Serena, she could see that she was athletic just by the way she carried herself. Although she would never admit to anyone intimidating her. "It's a long story and I'm too tired to get into this tonight." Serena yawned. Kayla nodded in agreement and gave Serena a hug. "Yeah I forgot that I have a game tomorrow and Darien will kill me if I 'm not on time for practice.....I'm sorry that we can't get together tonight." Kayla smiled and headed towards the door. "I hope to see you there Serena....love ya bye." Lita and Amy looked at Serena in disbelief as Kayla shut the door. "Did she just say.." "Darien." "I'll explain everything in the morning now could we please go to bed." Serena snapped. They all nodded and jumped into their beds. Serena walked into the adjoined room to change into her night dress. She hopped into her bed and stared at the ceiling, thinking about Darien's kisses so sweet and loving, but then watching him act a little too friendly towards that Onyah girl....she had to know if he was sleeping with her.......something told her that this new girl in Darien's life was more then what she seemed, maybe his lover? The thought of him with another woman made her blood boil as she jumped out the window and walked towards Darien's room. She had to know for sure. ?That's much better.' I thought, I always feel better after a nice, hot shower. Wrapping a towel around my waist I headed for my dresser to get a pair of boxers for bed. (AN. Sorry to interrupt again but I just wanted to say that I much prefer boxers to brief....in case anyone cared :)) After changing, I went into the bathroom again to comb back my hair. I looked at myself in the mirror and felt my bottom lip... ?I wish there was some way to tell you everything Serena.....but there just isn't', I grabbed the comb again. When I was finished in the bathroom I proceeded to the kitchen for a glass of water....I drank it down quickly and placed the glass into the empty sink. Walking toward the bed, I heard a loud banging at my front door. "Hang on a sec I'm coming." I yelled heading towards the door. When I opened the door Serena was standing there with the fire of Hades in her eyes. She pushed passed me and began looking around. "Where is she Darien huh, where is that bitch you left me for." I'm completely dumbfounded! She must be talking about Onyah....anyone could see that. I better settle this now before it gets ugly. "Serena would you....." I began but she cut me off. "See Darien.....I finally understand why you left....you left Tokyo to be WITH HER!!!!...and you wanna know something....I will not be taken advantage of YOU HEAR ME! If you think that I'm just going to stand by and let you use me like you did? Cause if you do I'm setting it straight right now!" She looked mad.....Really mad. I can't believe she would think that I left her for someone else!! That's absurd! I may be a cold-hearted monster sometimes but I am not a male slut! And I'm going to set the record straight! " Do you honestly believe that I left you for someone else! Do you have any idea how hard it was for me to leave?" "That's right Darien it's all about you isn't it!! All you ever think about is how something is going to affect you!!!!! well guess what IT'S TIME TO TALK ABOUT SOMEONE ELSE FOR ONCE!!!" "Oh really....you come barging over here and you have the nerve to tell ME what I can and cannot say!!!!!" "WOULD YOU LET ME TALK!" I stopped and stared at her. She was shaking with rage, her face was red with fire and her frame was standing unsteadily in the place she stood. I suppose it is her turn to speak....but I'm not ready to let her win this fight! "Fine talk!" I sat on the bed as she paced around the room, thinking of just the right words to say. When she found them she stopped right in front of me. "You don't think I know what your "going through".....you left me remember! That was your conscious decision.....you left me to wonder about what "I" did wrong......but you see Darien, it's been a long time since we last spoke and I'm not the same Serena you used to know," She paused and gave me a mocking smile as she placed her hands on my shoulders to look me square in the face. "I'm not as stupid as I was......and I know that if you can't love me for who I am....," she stood up straight and walked backwards a little to put some distance between us, "then....hmm let me put this bluntly.....GO TO HELL!!!!" I'm shocked! I pushed myself into a standing position and stood right in front of her. "How can you say that...I have done nothing but protect you REMEMBER!" I clenched my fists and backed her against the wall to prevent her from moving anywhere......now it was MY turn! Her blue eyes widened as she felt the wall on her back. There was nowhere else to go now, she was trapped and the fire in his eyes made her feel an inch tall. She hardened her face to hide her intimidation and opened her mouth to speak when he began to laugh. "Do you think this is a game?! I left to protect you and you know what! It killed me too ok!...I couldn't go anywhere or do anything without it reminding me of you! I even thought of starting a relationship with someone else! BUT I COULDN'T!...and you know why... because I still love you!" Her face softened as she remembered the kiss from earlier. Her body ached to touch him again, her breathe caught in her throat as she noticed his lack of clothing. Her eyes quickly moved up and down his body, drinking in his hard features and the smooth, slick look he held to him. Without thought, she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him hard. I breathed in quickly as I wrapped my arms around her waste and pushed her body against mine like I had done earlier. She groaned softly, pushing her body closer to mine, tangling her fingers into my hair as I let my tongue slip past her sweet lips to dance with her own. My mind fogged over with passion, my heart pounded with joy and I hoped to god she felt the same. I broke away from her, looking into her passion glazed eyes I saw them twinkle in anticipation as I picked her up in my arms and carried her towards the bed. tell me what you think :)