Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Remember Me ❯ Truths Revealed Part II ( Chapter 9 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

Disclaimer: Don’t own, don’t sue. I have to be completely honest; I never imaged to get so many loyal readers for this FanFic! I began one once, and I didn’t get much feedback, which kind of let me down, but this was way back before I knew this cool site existed! Anyway, thanks A LOT to those people who keep telling me to write more! It really encourages me! And now, on with the story!

“You have but one choice,” Rhye told Serena, “If you wish for your friends to be safe and your family to be alive again, you’ll take my hand,” he let go of one of Serena’s hands and brought his own in front for her to see, “Together, we’ll build a better future for this planet.”
“Do you really think the people of this planet will listen to you?!” Serena asked angrily. “So far, you’ve done nothing but place all them in danger with that thing you’ve sent after me!”
“But on the contrary,” he began, “once they see you by my side, they will realize just how trustworthy I am to have the one they‘ve always relied on next to me.”
Serena looked at him in horror.

Meanwhile, Tuxedo Mask was locked in a battle between the merciless Griever. And so far, Griever had inflicted more damage upon his rival. Tuxedo Mask was on one knee, catching his breath.
“I will enjoy hearing you cry out in pain,” Griever growled, while making his way towards his opponent.
Tuxedo Mask looked up at Griever through clenched teeth. Without warning, Tuxedo Mask picked up his entire form with both hands and threw himself towards Griever, aiming his feet precisely at his face.
Griever yelled out in fury, which did nothing to stop Tuxedo Mask from punching and kicking him in that same region, hoping that his head was his weak point.
This seemed to make Griever aggravated. For when Tuxedo Mask was about to give his final blow, Griever caught his leg, piercing it deeply with his claws.
“It’s NOT my time to die!” Griever’s now deformed face growled.
Tuxedo Mask couldn’t deny just how painful having thick claws penetrating his leg was, but something occurred to him, Serena was still waiting for him!
“Yes, it is!” Tuxedo Mask moaned, and with his final strength, having Griever’s claws holding his leg in place, he turned his whole body swiftly around, straightening his other leg and aiming it precisely to the back of Griever’s head, sending him to the floor, unconscious. Unfortunately, for Tuxedo Mask, seeing as how Griever’s claws were still holding on to him during the fall, brought him down as well, making his wound worse.
Once he was able to stand, he began limping his way out of the room. He made sure to lock the door behind him, not wanting to know what would happen should Griever awaken. He encountered a long corridor with many doors on either sides. If he didn’t know any better, he was certain it was a place for prisoners.
He focused his eyes to the end of the corridor and beheld a shining light leading to the exit of this prison. He made this his goal and began walking towards it.

“So, what do you say, Serena?” Rhye continued, “Are you going to let your friends and family down?”
“I want to know one thing first.” Serena looked at Rhye straight in the eye.
“Yes?” Rhye smiled, urging her to go on.
Serena didn’t know how to continue, until alas she closed her eyes and said, “The man,” she opened her eyes again staring up at him, “wh-who was he?”
Rhye’s smile faded, his eyes turning cold, “He shouldn’t matter to you anymore.”
“You said you knew he and I belonged together, I should at least know who he was before I stand by your side.”
Rhye’s smile dawned on him again, “Is this the condition for you taking my hand?”
She couldn’t help but stare at him once more. She had to admit he was handsome, tall, and the way he presented himself brought out his physique. But how could she marry someone whose holding her friends captive, killed her family, killed Daniel, and erased the one person whom she’s actually supposed to be with?
Yet, he could give them back to her. That’s what he said at least.
“You also said you’d give me back my friends and revive my family,” she reminded him.
“Of course,” he answered honestly.
“And what about Daniel?” Serena remembered, “He did nothing to deserve what you did to him!”
“I will revive him, but you will never see him again!” he said bitterly.
“Alright,” she answered softly after a moment, knowing that at least he’d have his life back.
“Are these the conditions for you taking my hand?” he repeated.
“They are,” she answered.
“Then…kiss me,” it wasn’t a demand, it was more of a request.
She hadn’t expected him to ask her this, but what choice did she have?
She looked at his eyes, slowly making her way down to his lips. Being as tall as he was, she gently got on her tip toes. He had already let go of her arms, which made it easier for her to hold on to his forearms for support. She brought her lips close to his, until finally she closed the gap. Softly, he pressed his lips to hers. Five slow seconds passed by and Serena’s lips parted from his. She was thankful that he hadn’t forced his tongue inside like before. And for a split second, a vision flashed before her eyes. She was in the Moon Kingdom, her home. Her real home. She was standing on her balcony and facing a tall man in armor, whose face was in shadow. Slowly, she tip toed and brought her lips towards his. She felt his arms wrap lovingly around her figure. Feeling so protected and loved by this man holding her, she brought up her hands and held his face tenderly in place. And for a minute, she felt as though nothing else mattered. As long as she was with this man embracing her warmly, she was happy.
Serena was brought back to reality. Except, not so confused as the other times she’s had those flashes. She knew for certain that the man standing before her was the man she belonged with. For when she kissed him, it was because she wanted to, not because she was being told to. And other than that, it felt right to kiss him.
Something else dawned upon her. Those lips. She was sure she’d felt them before. Serena touched her lips lightly with her finger tips.
She felt a finger under her chin, kindly bringing her to look up.
“Do you still want to know who that man is?” he asked her defiantly.
“Yes,” she answered quickly.

Tuxedo Mask had arrived at his goal. He was in a semi dark room. But Serena was not there.
“Damn it!” he moaned.
Something in a corner caught his eye. It was the only thing providing the room any light. He stepped towards it and realized it was an orb, just like the ones he‘d seen down where he was battling Griever. As he reached to touch it, it glowed brighter. And for an instant, he remembered what his future self told him, ‘Everything has a weakness’.
‘If this is what I think it is,’ he thought to himself, ‘Did he really think it was safe to keep it here? Unless, he thought no one would reach it here, seeing as how one had to confront Griever first.’
Darien picked up the orb with one hand, ‘There’s only one way to find out’. He began to run, holding the orb in one hand and ignoring the pain shooting through his leg, when suddenly, he felt the earth move underneath his feet, ‘We’re moving?’
“Ugh! I don’t have time to be thinking right now, Serena needs me!”
He sprinted off again, letting his instinct guide him to Serena…



To be continued…

Guess what?! There’s only one more chapter to go! And don’t worry, everything’s going to be explained, like for starters; what that orb really is (I’m sure a few of you have guessed it right), and most importantly, whether or not Serena will remember Darien. I’ll be writing another FanFic, not based on Sailor Moon (Sorry!), I haven’t decided on what series yet, but these are the ones I’m mostly leaning on: Inuyasha, Witch Hunter Robin, Wolf’s Rain, and (I know this is not an anime) Harry Potter (I think I may have a good plot to finally defeat Lord Voldemort. I’ll also be adding a character of my own which will be helping Harry out. But I won’t give you any more hints, you’ll have to check it out!) As always, your comments are greatly appreciated!!