Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Uncontrolled ❯ Chapter 18 ( Chapter 18 )

Chapter 18

 

 

Princess Serenity looked out of her magically sealed glass cage. She felt so tired. Beryl had come into her room night after night, trying to take the crystal she embedded inside of her see through body. And it took all she had to resist her power. It was tempting to give in to her powers of rest and rejuvenation. God knows she needs it, but her strong will prevented her from doing so. If she let her guard down for just a second, she could come to regret it. Tears burned her eyes as she looked up, into the starry sky that was barely visible through crack of her prison. She sighed out loud.

 

 

“Endymion. Where are you my love?” She whimpered. In her whole detainment, she never once allowed her self to cry. But she was so tired. So bloody tired, her tears were sweet release for her loneliness. She was fading. They needed to hurry, she didn't want to fade away…

 

 

XOXO

 

 

Serena and Endymion tracked through the damp, dark cave. She tried not to freak out when her face would get caught in spider webs, or hear scurrying of little feet. She shuddered at the thought and stayed very close to Endymion, finding comfort in his strength and determination. But she wished Darien were here instead. She missed him. As they continued on their way, she slipped over wet rocks, tripped over unknown vines and scratched her arms with the sharp walls of the cave. But she bit back her whimpers of pain and discomfort. Endymion seemed to mindlessly avoid the dangers of the cave, and she tried to follow his footsteps, but always seemed to fail. Her sneakers splashed in cold puddles of water, which infuriated her to no end.

 

 

“Why is there water in the cave?” She grumbled to herself and gritted her teeth when a sharp rock made a shallow cut in her cheek, when she lost balance of her self and fell forward.

 

 

“It's under a lake, so the water dribbles down.” Endymion muttered, pushing himself through a narrow passage. The light from the entrance was gradually fading, and as much as she hated to admit it, she was scared of the dark. Something stirred over head and she looked up and screamed, clinging violently onto Endymion's arm.

 

 

“Bats!” Uhh, my god, what made her think she could do this mission?! She closed her eyes tightly, fighting the miserable tears that were coming to her eyes. She couldn't be weak now. She can't act like this! Not when her life as well as the world was in danger. She hated her weakness.

 

 

Endymion stilled. In the dark cave, he could see the outline of her body. Her little frame shivered with untold fear. And the tension in her was wound so tight, he could almost feel it emitting from her. His heart softened.

 

 

She needs you Darien. He thought and let his mind float to the back of his brain and let Darien take over.

 

 

Darien pushed forward rapidly, wanting to comfort her. He slid his arms around her trembling shoulders and pulled her close to him, resting his lips on the top of her head. He gave her a little kiss of assurance.

 

 

She relaxed in his arms, knowing who was comforting her. And soon, the cave wasn't so daunting. He always made her fears crumble away. Truth was, she was falling steadily for him. It should be so absurd to feel that way. At the beginning of the month, she would never dream of thinking about him that way. But a lot happened. It seemed like it was ages ago to her.

 

 

She pulled away and tilted her head to see his outline in the darkness. He leaned down and brushed a teasingly light kiss across her mouth.

 

 

“Thank you Darien.” She murmured and tiptoed to give him a brief, harder kiss.

 

 

“Are you okay?” He chucked softly.

 

 

“Now I am.” They shared a quick hug and then they were off again.

 

 

::Now tell me you don't love her:: Endymion challenged him. Darien sighed in his mind.

 

 

Alright you little nuisance. You're right, I do love her. Happy? He shot back.

 

 

::Yes. To admit such a feeling shows how much of a man you are. I'm proud to be you in the future.:: He felt Endymion smile for the first time. It was a familiar feeling, one he forgot until now. With new determination to feel that smile again, he and Serena pressed forward.

 

 

The cave grew smaller and darker the further they entered. Sometimes they had to squeeze one by one, over rocky paths. There was a break in the ceiling of the cave where a small waterfall trickled down and the spray made that part of the cave, damp and a bit humid. Moonlight cascaded down through the small opening and their shoes splashed in the shallow, crystal blue water.

 

 

“We should have brought a flashlight.” Serena grumbled and grabbed his helping hand to hike up a small hill in the cave. Her breath caught in her throat and she shivered. It was suddenly deathly cold. Her teeth began to chatter uncontrollably. Painfully, the damp pair pushed forward, beyond the chill. She tightened her hold on his hand.

 

 

“Darien.” She whispered.

 

 

“I know. I feel it too.” He told her and they embraced, trying to find warmth in one another.

 

 

“She's close. They are close.” She murmured, looking at the arch they were in front of. It was just beyond this barrier, the final step until they were completely in Beryl's world. She shivered again, her stomach tightening in to a knot.

 

 

“Ready?” Darien asked her. She closed her eyes and let his dark, calm voice give her strength.

 

 

“Ready.”

 

 

XOXO

 

 

Mina opened her tired eyes as she once again gave up trying to call for Serena. She fell back on the couch with a sad sigh and gazed absently up at the ceiling. She couldn't help but feel a little angry at her, I mean, she just went off without telling none of them her intentions! She and Darien. But that anger quickly faded into worry. She had barely got her strength back, what if something bad happened to her? Would Darien bring her back? Of course he would, she told herself harshly. Darien would never allow anything to happen to her.

 

 

The others were in the kitchen trying to determine what they would do. She knew she should be in there, but she couldn't bring herself to think about anything but Serena. She lifted herself out of the couch and wandered outside. Suddenly, the house seemed too stuffy for her liking. The wind was blowing strongly when she sat in the chair swing in the front. She closed her eyes and focused on the waved lapping over the sand, and the sounds of the crickets chirping. She must have dozed off when something jerked her out of her reverence. It was a cold presence she knew all to well. She moved quickly from the chair swing to get inside, but something wrapped around her arms and she fell like a log on her side. She whipped her head back, making her hair fall from her eyes and saw him hovering above her.

 

 

“Kunzite.” She whispered with fear, making her voice tremble. A cold smile played on his face as his eyes roamed deliberately over her. The gaze made her feel dirty, and she gulped. She knew that look, and his attentions were not what she needed right now.

 

 

Guys, help! She cried out mentally to them. Kunzite must have known what she did, because his eyes narrowed and he roughly jerked her to her feet. She faintly heard footsteps coming from the house.

 

 

“Mina!” Lita exclaimed and she and the others poured out of the doorway. The evil Kunzite lifted them higher and higher. She struggled against the sliver smoke that held her in place, calling on her power to help but something blocked her call.

 

 

“Come and get her if you can.” His emotionless voice taunted the party below them. Her eyes riveted to the Good Kunzite. His face was impassive, but she saw a muscle work in his jaw. Her breath caught in her throat, as the smoky bonds tightened around her. Emitting an unwilling moan of pain, she saw darkness swim in her vision.

 

 

XOXO

 

 

Serena stopped dead in her tracks. She clutched her chest, suddenly finding it hard to breath. Something wasn't right.

 

 

“Serena?” Darien's concerned voice prodded her. Serena struggled for breath and she staggered against the wall of the cave.

 

 

“The scouts. Something is happing to them.” She managed to breathe out in scat syllables. The mind block she placed up began to tremble. If she let it down, to see what was going on, they would know where she was, what they were going to do. She hesitated. God, she shouldn't. She closed her eyes tightly, trying to build up enough strength to walk away.

 

 

“Serena.” Darien weakly warned her, but he too was worried about the scouts.

 

 

Serena…help me. Serena…

 

 

Tears burned her eyes and she dropped the block. Many, many images flooded her mind.

 

 

SERENA! Where are you?

 

 

Mina! Serena, he's got Mina!

 

 

Who? She thought worriedly at Raye and Ami's thoughts. No sooner did she ask, when she felt them transform.

 

 

XOXO

 

 

Fight it Mina. Don't let him get you. Please…I need you. Mina's shook her head, trying to clear the approaching darkness, struggling to see clearly.

 

 

Serena?

 

 

You can do it.

 

 

Relief flooded her from head to toe when she heard her again. She was okay. But soon, se felt her face heat up and she managed to weaken the smoky bonds.

 

 

Where the hell are you? You just left without saying anything!

 

 

The evil Kunzite, tried to tighten the bonds again, but his prey was a lot stronger that he originally thought. Even as she struggled in the bonds, he felt her anger directed at someone else but him. Miffed about being put second, he threw her in the air to get her diverted attention. But she seemed to pay him no heed.

 

 

His attention wavered and Lita took the chance to strike. She concentrated her energy to her powers, when a warm hand was on her shoulder. She ran her eyes to the side and saw Nephrite gazing lovingly at her. Her heart sped up and he smiled, one of his devastating smiles.

 

 

“We'll do this together.” He told her. She paused, but they turned back to the preoccupied evil Kunzite.

 

 

“Jupiter, thunder dragon!” The green magic burst forth and the dragon roared before encircling Kunzite. He yelped in surprise and his hold on Mina broke. Power still sizzled inside her and she aimed another attack, but he shimmed away before it made contact.

 

 

Mina glared at his retreat and locked Serena into thought. Do you know how worried we were? Where are you? She demanded.

 

 

Jeeze, you sound like Raye. Serena muttered.

 

 

Serena! Lita exploded into their conversation. She felt Serena gulp. How dare you make us worry!

 

 

Yeah, with all that's going on, you think you would be a little smarter that to go off by yourself! Raye bolted in. Ami was about to make a comment, when Raye cut her off and wrote a message in the sand for her to read. Track her. So she took her little computer out and, magically, a little blue laser light connected with Raye's temple. The readings were strange, because she never did a mental track before, but the more symbols and graphs she watched play on the screen, the more she could decipher it.

 

 

XOXO

 

 

Darien knew she was having one of her little mental fights with the scouts, and for a little while, he watched her adorable expressions change. An unknown smile played on his lips. I'm going to marry her someday…he thought absently.

 

 

::And have lots of children?:: Endymion asked him. Startled out of his little fantasy, Darien blushed and ignored him. She needed to hurry before…

 

 

Cursing, he tapped her forehead lightly and she frowned at him.

 

 

“Block them.” He told her harshly, and she did so quickly.

 

 

“Why?” She asked him.

 

 

“Ami and her damn little computer can do anything.” He said, and she gasped.

 

 

“Oh my god, I never thought about that! God, we need to hurry.” She pulled him to the cave and they hurried along.

 

 

XOXO

 

 

“Damn.” Ami muttered and reread what she gathered so far. No one bothered her as she and Zoicite left the party to study the information together. Raye turned to Lita and gave her a smile.

 

 

“Good one Lita.” She told her proudly. Lita gave her a cheeky smile in return.

 

 

Mina still felt the cold smoky bonds on her arms and she rubbed them to try to get the feeling out.

 

 

“Are you okay?” Kunzite demanded in an angry voice. Startled by his tone, Mina pouted and folded her arms.

 

 

“I'm fine.” She muttered, feeling a little guilty and not knowing why she should. But still, she was almost killed! Couldn't he show a little compassion? She moved past him and back into the house.

 

 

Kunzite's heart was still pounding painfully in his chest. He had never been so terrified and angry before. God, his hands were still balled into fists to control the trembling in his hands. Mina stiffly went by him and he took an inconspicuous deep breath to calm himself. He felt eyes on him and looked to see Raye glaring at him.

 

 

“What?” He snapped. Raye looked even more murderous and put a hand to her hip.

 

 

“`What' he asks me.” She said in a sweet voice looking a Jadeite. Jadeite wisely took a step away from her and gave Kunzite a worried look. Mina had slammed the door closed to the bathroom. He winced inward. Raye muttered something under her breath to Jadeite and they kissed before she too left, but not before she gave him another glare.

 

 

“Damn Kunz, you're so shallow sometimes.” Jadeite commented in an offhand tone and sat in the deck swing. Kunzite frowned and rubbed his chin.

 

 

“What's that suppose to mean?” He asked roughly. Jadeite gave him a hopeless look.

 

 

“Exactly what you heard. She just went though an ordeal, and instead of

comforting her like you should have, you jumped down her throat.” He stated, shaking his curly hair out of his face.

 

 

“And you're an expert of woman?” Kunzite sneered at his carefree friend. He didn't need to rub it in! How the hell was he supposed to act? She meant everything to him and she could have been taken! That thought alone sent shivers down his spine. He and Mina's romance was relatively short lived before she was killed and he was cloned. He didn't know how to comfort a teary-eyed woman. And here, Jadeite was giving him the second degree on his callousness.

 

 

“I know enough.” Jadeite told him smoothly, gently swinging back and forth, all the while not taking his eyes off of the fuming, and mournful Kunzite. Kunzite said nothing and stared blankly at the sky.

 

 

“Then what should I do?” He forced himself to ask his friend. Jadeite flashed him a wolfish smile and stopped swinging.

 

 

“How long are you planning to wait before coupling?” He asked boldly. Kunzite choked on that question, feeling his face heat up.

 

 

“That's none of you business.” He snapped at him pointing a warning finger at Jadeite's chest. Jadeite fluttered a dismissive hand.

 

 

“If you can't make up for your brutish attitude with words my friend, I suggest you do it another way. Please, look between my words. You're not that dense are you?” Jadeite asked him and left Kunzite to his thoughts. He waited a while before going back into the beach house. As he walked through, he took mental notes of where everyone was. Ami and Zoicite were in the office, with the door slightly ajar murmuring quietly about the info they took. Lita and Nephrite were in the living room talking about her attack and how well they worked together all the while, holding hands all lovey-dovey like. Jadeite and Raye had made their way back out side to the deck on the other side of the house. And Mina was still in the bathroom that connected two rooms together.

 

 

Kunzite sighed and put a hand to the door, not really knowing what his next move was. Soon, he could hear the water running and his pulse quickened as carnal thoughts ran rampant in his head. She was just beyond this piece of wood, wet and sad. His hand slid down the door and around the cold knob. He prayed the door was locked, prayed because he knew as soon as it opened, he would be on her in an instant. He would ravish her with all his pent up hunger and rekindle all that was lost to him. This is what he wanted, so why the hesitation? Why doesn't he open the blasted door?

 

 

He slowly twisted the knob and made his way into the steaming room. He could see the silhouette of her curvaceous body in the amber shower curtain. Her head was back as the water soaked her hair, her breasts were jutted out and her back arched. And he just stood there, and watched her bathe, imaging the soap bubbled run down her soft skin, little streams of water falling from her lashes and mouth. He didn't really know how long she was in there, but when the water turned off and she slid the curtain open, she stood before him, an untold apology passed from him to her and she smiled, a slow, hesitant smile and that last shred of control he had on his raging desire broke and he drew her in his arms and she arched back as he kissed her. Soon, his clothes were wet, and stuck to his skin, and his hand dove into her wet hair as he pressed her lips more firmly on his. He lifted her to sit on the sink, as he kissed down her chin, her milky white throat, her collarbone, and then her shoulder. Her breaths were coming in soft, needy pants as he soon took a delicately pink nipple into his mouth and lapped her. The little buds tightened under his persistent mouth.

 

 

Mina didn't know how this happened, one moment she was in the shower, letting off some steam, the next she was lifted onto the cold porcelain sink, being kissed like crazy. Goosebumps ran down her arms and legs as his mouth roamed over her body. She was finding it hard to breath. Her hands were around his shoulders as he pressed her to him. Unbridle passion erupted in her and her breaths became more ragged with intense need. Wanting something she had almost forgotten existed. God, only he could make her feel this way. Sexy and shy at the same time, knowing that for once in her life, she was the most beloved person in his world. His rough hands traveled down her sensitive ribs, around her hips, angling her to him. She felt his need pressed against her stomach. Eager to help him express his passions, her frenzied hands fumbled with the buckle of his belt and then hastily pulling the small silver button free from his form fitting faded blue pants. He bucked against her hands which were only moments from his flesh. The pants dropped in a heap to the floor and together, the lifted his white tee shirt over his head. Her head dipped down and she pressed a heated kiss to his bare, well muscled chest. He shuddered against her hot mouth, suddenly stilling.

 

 

Sweet heaven, he didn't know how much longer he could play like this. He wanted to lavish her body, make her explode with desire before entering her and taking her innocence, but that plan was suddenly crashing to the ground. As leader of the royal guard, he always planned his attacks and actions before pursuing, but when it came to Mina, he might as well march into battle blinded and deaf. She always had a way of throwing him off. But damn it if he cared. She smelled like soap and water, she was practically writhing with need. Muttering a dark oath, he lifted one of her silky smooth legs and pushing himself roughly inside of her.

 

 

Mina didn't scream or cry out in pain like she thought she would. Although it did hurt, she could really dwell on the ache. It all happened so fast, she was dizzy with happiness and love. Kunzite wasn't really one for much foreplay. And she didn't mind, hell, more time for the real fun stuff she always thought. He pressed one hand on the mirror behind them to steady himself and she clung to him as he began to move his hips. She sighed buried her face the crook of his arm and moved with him, initiating a steady pace. Her moans were muffled as she sucked on that little spot right above the collar bone, sensitive nerves. His hands gripped her moving hips hard as he moved faster and faster. A familiar sensation began building, reaching a point where there was something more to complete it, but he had yet to offer it. It was pure, blissful torture that he sensed in her and he reached where their bodies linked and stroked that fire that wanted to explode at any moment. She gave a surprised little cry and as he moved faster and faster, the sensation reached it peak and she screamed out his name.

 

 

Kunzite shuddered as he spilled himself into her, a satisfied smile on his lips and his ears ringing with his name. God how he loved this woman…

 

 

XOXO

 

 

Serena and Darien entered a small chamber that was empty. The place was like a labyrinth and so far nothing. But she felt Serenity close by and the more rooms they entered, the more Serenity's presence intensified. They heard footsteps scratching against the loose gravel of the cave and she and Darien took cover in the nearby shadows. Two yomens passed them, talking in low mummers. Darien pressed her against the wall of the cave and moved in front of her to check around the corner. He hovered there before motioning her to follow. The dark cave curved into another annex of Beryl's lair, but this room swirled with darkness and unnatural cold drafts. Serena squinted her eyes and saw, in the far corner of the large room, was several doors. One of then was locked with several serious looking bolts. She and Darien looked at one another.

 

 

“You know this could be a trap.” He said solemnly. Serena nodded her head once and then lowered her eyes. The over omnipotent degree of danger stood between she at the door she knew Serenity was behind. Her heart beat hard in her chest, and even as she breathed, the shudder of fear shook her. Even Darien's presence couldn't calm her. But she had to do this, Serenity was so close, and the end of this nightmare was so close. Serena hardened her heart and then walked from the shadows of the cave and right to the door. It swooshed open without her even touching it and she and Darien proceeded into the room. As soon as the entered, they spotted her immediately. She was in some sort of glass cage.

 

 

“Serenity!” Serena called out, and ran to the cage. Serenity's head jerked up and identical eyes clashed. Relief washed through her and she pressed her hands against the cold surface. “Endymion.” She said and turned to Darien, quietly standing by her side. “Can you break the glass?” She asked him. At once, Darien's face changed, his eyes hardened and his poster stiffened with anger. He lifted his had and a wave of dark blue magic slammed against the glass, shattering it without mercy. Serenity floated out and Serena lifted her head and waited. Serenity's entrance was soft and light, and very reassuring.

 

 

You know this was too easy. Serenity told Serena and she agreed. It was way too easy. What did Beryl have in store for them? Then, a current of dry coldness swept through the room and soon, she was jerked back into a hard, embrace. She twisted her head and saw the familiar stony profile of Kunzite.

 

 

“Serenity!” Endymion cried out, helplessly looking up at her. Serena twisted and turned, anything to get away from him, but all her efforts were fruitless.

 

 

“The Princess will be joining me for the moment Prince. Don't worry,” he said and nuzzled her neck. Serena jerked away from him in repulsion and wiggled even harder. “She's in capable hands” And then, they fazed out.

 

 

XOXO

 

 

“Damn him!” Endymion roared in anger and slammed his fist into the wall, leaving a sizable hole in the cave. All the anger soon faded to anguish, and Darien fought hard to get in control of his body.

 

 

Stop it. He snapped at Endymion. He felt his other self sizzled with indignation. We don't have time for feeling sorry for ourselves do we? Let's get the others now. He stomped from the room and transformed into Tuxedo mask, knowing that their appearance was known. Pitiful yomens were waiting for him when he exited the room and he dealt with them accordingly and proceeded back through the cave. His black cape swished in the cold drafts as he jumped and leaped his way back to the beach house.

 

 

“Darien! Where were you?” As soon as he entered the door, Lita and Nephrite ran into him.

 

 

“Where's Serena?” Lita asked. Only to be answered with a sad sigh.

 

 

“Kunzite has her.” He said solemnly. But he knew that he shouldn't really worry for her safety. He suspected for a long time, since they entered the cave that something like this was going to happen. Even though Beryl took Serenity from Serena, that dreadful day, he knew she didn't think it out very well. Serena was in control of her powers before finding out she was the reincarnated princess. So, when she halved them, the crystal lost it power, because without the two of them, working together, there could be no way the crystal would work. She must have figured that out when she was trying to take the crystal from Serenity's entity.

 

 

“Then why did you just let her go?” Nephrite demanded. Darien looked pensively at him for reading his thoughts, but said nothing. At least Nephrite could explain it to the others and he could get on to more pressing matters.

 

 

“She won't kill her.” Darien told him, the very thought, pricking his heart in a painful way. “Serena has a strong will. I think she knew what she was doing when she went into that room.”

 

 

“But she could hurt her.” Lita said in a distressed whisper, clutching Nephrite's dark blue tee-shirt with a tight fist. Yes, there would be consequences for their actions. But Serena knew all of this, and he trusted her to take care of herself.

 

 

“Serena is stronger than you give her credit for.” He told her. Even though fear for her friend still lurked in her eyes, Lita nodded her agreement. “Where are the others?”

 

 

“I'll get them.” Lita said hurriedly and left he and Nephrite alone in the small doorway. They all ended up in the living room. As soon as she scouts saw him without Serena, they bombarded him with questions and heated glares for not including them on his and Serena's plans.

 

 

“So what do we do now?” Raye snapped at him, standing right in front of him with a furious hand on her hip. Damn, she can sure hold a grudge.

 

 

“Well, we can't go back into the entrance we found. It's probably sealed up by now.”

 

 

“This is where we come in.” Luna said, and leapt on a corner table. “Artemis and I have found another entrance in the city. I don't believe they are aware of this yet. It's our best chance.”

 

 

“Then what are we waiting for?” Mina exclaimed and pulled out her changing wand and all at once there was various flashed of color as the girls changed.

 

 

XOXO

 

 

Serena was tossed unceremoniously on the floor. She landed painfully on her stomach and the air whooshed out of her.

 

 

“Leave.” At that cold voice, Serena jerked her head up to see Beryl looking down at her. Serena scrambled to her feet. Kunzite bowed low, before fazing away. Serena glared at the spot, and then turned her attention back to Beryl. She lifted her hand and Serena was frozen to the spot in a pink ball.

 

 

“I knew you would come today, Princess. It's lonely isn't it? Your soul, halved. Many people go a lifetime with out half their soul, always looking, and never finding it.” She said quietly with a smirky tone. Serena seethed at the ugly redhead and remained quiet.

 

 

“But you would know that.” She sighed and then turned and walked to her black throne, with Serena in her pink prison, following after her. She settled pertly on the chair and stared at her for a long time, before speaking. “Such a shame, you and Endymion could be the most powerful beings in the whole world, and yet, you turn from it. All that power, and yet, you don't take advantage of it. The crystal should have been mine. I wouldn't have squandered the power like you fools have done. It's a mockery, a damn mockery that you, a skinny little brat should hold such a great thing!” She practically spat in her face. Beryl was looking at her with pure loathing and disgust. She held up her hand and curled her fingers into a fist, and in response, the pink ball that Serena was in was squeezed. She gritted her teeth in pain, not wanting to give Beryl the satisfaction of hearing her scream. The pressure was so intense, her knees actually buckled in her frozen state and she fell. Beryl zapped the power away quickly, leaving Serena breathing hard and clutching her head, where a huge headache pounded fiercely behind her eyes. Beryl settled back into her throne and crossed her legs.

 

 

“Do you ever wonder how your mother found out about your affair with Endymion?” She asked. Serena sharply looked up, despite her pain, curiosity piped her interest.

 

 

“Let me guess? You?” Serena sneered at her with a cold glare.

 

 

“Of course. But you want to know how?” She asked. Serena swallowed hard, although feeling no moisture in her mouth. Not really, but she wanted to give the scouts time to implement a plan. “I knew from the first moment you and Endymion joined together, I felt that power all the way to my home planet. Such a powerful wave of magic.” She sighed wistfully. “Your foolish mother never put the two together.” Her lips thinned. “So I sent a message to her, telling her all about you and Endymion's pitiful affair. You should have seen her that day when we talked face to face. I could tell she was worried. She never had to face the prospect of war, if she did what I told her to do.” She snickered.

 

 

“And what did you tell her to do?” Serena asked, despite not really caring. Beryl seemed to think revealing all these things to her made her look like she was a masterful planner or something. Didn't she realize that she knew all of these things? She knew none of her friends would ever betray her, and her mother knew that no deal she made with Beryl would stick. Oh Beryl was powerful, Serena could feel the immense dark magic sizzling all around her, and she could kill her at any moment, but she was blabbering. Please, scouts, Endymion, guards…hurry.

 

 

XOXO

 

 

“Burrr, it's cold in here.” Venus shivered and rubbed her chilly arms, trying to find warmth.

 

 

“It's like a warp hole…” Mercury said in an amazed voice, typing on her small computer and scanning every inch of the tunnel.

 

 

“So, where does it end?” Jupiter asked her, looking over Mercury's shoulder frowning at the rapid data. It made her head spin. How could she read so fast? There was a beep beep and some more typing and Mercury finally shrugged.

 

 

“I'm not sure. But, I think the more the temperature drops, the closer we are.” She flipped the computer closed quivered from the coldness as well. Zoicite pulled her close to him, trying to warm her with his body heat. She snuggled close to him, grateful for his presence.

 

 

“Jadeite! Quit hanging on me!” Mars snapped at him, and pushed him away from her.

 

 

“I thought you were cold.” He said in a hurt voice. Mars bit her tongue before she lashed out at him. She didn't need him to protect her all the time. It was a little cold, but with him hanging on her, how the hell was she supposed to walk without tripping over him?

 

 

Sucker. Zoicite taunted him. Jadeite was about to say something nasty as a come back, but Mars, pulled his head down and gave him a fiery kiss that took his breath away. Abruptly, she pulled away from him, her lips wet and swollen and she gave him a sexy little smile.

 

 

“I'm not cold anymore.” She told him and then she joined Venus and Kunzite in the front of the group. Jadeite was still befuddled by her unexpected kiss, but he managed to get his feet moving and felt a smug smile slip onto his lips.

 

 

Sucker. He shot back at Zoicite.

 

 

“Here, we're almost there!” Luna exclaimed and she and Artemis ran ahead of them. Suddenly, a powerful blast of cold air had the kitties tossed back. They landed with a heavy thud at the feet of Venus and Kunzite. They all stopped. Venus and Mars knelt down and gathered Luna and Artemis in their arms.

 

 

“Didn't you ever here the phrase. `curiosity'”, The evil Kunzite appeared before them and punctuated his remark with a whip of his sword to the ground. “`killed the cat?'” He asked and the ground shook and the white crescent magic, cut through the scouts uniforms. The guards ran to their aid, taking some of the attack. Endymion stayed behind them all, not sure when they would need him. It was the guards' first fight since their awakening, so he wanted them to face it in order to summon their powers, so long since gone. Nephrite touched his powers, that night he helped Lita when Mina was kidnapped.

 

 

How much more can they take? They're like mortals! Darien yelled at him. Endymion snorted at that remark.

 

 

::They've taken more that this.:: Endymion said in a dismissive tone. The evil Kunzite was a force to be reckoned with. With just a mere flicker of his sword, he managed to blast the whole party back. Sharp rocks flicked up and scratched Endymion's exposed flesh.

 

 

“What Prince? Unwilling to help out your friends?” Kunzite snickered at him. The scouts and guards were all moaning and writhing on the floor from the blast. He dared not look at them, because if he did, then he would help them. But they had to do it themselves! Kunzite raised his sword and Endymion steeled himself for the pain. It was like slow motion. Kunzite brought his sword down in one deadly blow.

 

 

“Prince!” His guards all shouted his name. It sounded like a tommy gun shot, all echoing in the tunnel and when he was sure him emanate demise would come, a shield erected over him and the evil Kunzite's attack backfired and he stumbled in the air with incredulous eyes. Endymion glared at him. He looked at his guards, glowing dark blue, their clothes changing into their old uniforms, and swords emerging in their hands. The scouts all huddled together and watched the transformation in fascination.

 

 

“What is this?” The evil Kunzite whispered at them all, looking from one group to another, like they would give him an answer.

 

 

“Kunzite.” Endymion commanded his protector. Kunzite straightened and waited for the command. “Kill him.” Kunzite flicked his wrist and his sword began to glow dark blue. He charged with a warrior's cry and impaled his other half. The evil Kunzite fell to the floor, blood burbling out of his mouth. Kunzite pressed deeper, and the evil Kunzite's eyes watered with pain, and something Kunzite thought he would never see.

 

 

Relief.

 

 

“Took you long enough.” The evil Kunzite wheezed out and his hands covered Kunzite's hands on the hilt of the sword. Kunzite made himself void of emotions, because at a time like this, emotions never did anyone any good. The evil Kunzite's eyes began to glaze, and he looked beyond Kunzite to Venus, who sunk to her knees beside him. The evil Kunzite stared at the pair, looking at him as he faded away. It was a worthy death, all these centuries, living alone, away from that light that once resided in him. The light Venus showed him when he fell in love. He was glad he was dying, he didn't know how much longer he could live like this, and now, he was free. Free from the cold, the bitter feelings that could never be eased. Free to feel that light again…free to finally hold her, and kiss her…

 

 

He faded from her eyes and she felt Kunzite's arms around her shoulders, pulling her to him. It was the first time she hugged him that she actually knew he was all there. He felt different, he felt…whole. Finally, she tilted her head back and gone was his void expression. His sword clambered beside them and he took her into his arms and kissed her lips, ever so slightly. She gave a whisper of a sigh and sank into his embrace and yielded her lips as he pressed his mouth more firmly onto hers, ravishing her breathless.

 

 

Someone, polity cleared their throat and she reluctantly ended their kiss and they got to their feet, hand in hand.

 

 

“Let's get going.” Endymion said quietly and led the group until they saw a faint glow of light at the end of the tunnel. Jupiter let out a squeal of shock when a blast of cold air hit her and she dashed behind Nephrite, trying to find shelter from the snow. Her teeth chattered and she grabbed his coat and tucked the loose tails around her.

 

 

“Uh, Lita, darling…I can't move.” Nephrite said in dry humor and made a feeble attempt to show her. Lita blushed and reluctantly let him go, missing the body heat instantly.

 

 

“Sorry.” She said and he pulled her into a warm embrace, walking behind her as they made their way across the tundra. In the distance, an ugly, black and purple mountain loomed in the distance and the part stopped to stare. Serena was in there somewhere. They began picking up their pace, their boots crunching in the snow.

 

 

“Guys wait.” Mercury stopped them, her eyes dark with concern as she stared at her screen. “Enemies are approaching us fast. They should be in view in ten seconds…nine…eight…seven…six…”