EVERYONE YOU HAVE TO READ THIS, THIS TIME.!! RATHER YOU LIKE THESE AUTHORS NOTES OR NOT!!! IT'S ABOUT THE FANFIC. ******************************************************************* Seiya is coming out very soon. and because i haven't really seen him yet (i have read about him) I'm not too sure of the way he acts and stuff. So how Serena meets him will be how she met him in the real Sailormoon sailor stars thing. I will follow a similar plot to how they meet, and stuff but not the same. Just similar. and I'm using the three starlight's Japanese names, cause I couldn't be stuffed making up English names for them. It might sound weird anyway. And Darien isn't going to be attacked by Galaxia. He is COMING BACK! By the way, i've changed my mind. ********************************************************************* Hi Everyone! Thank you to everyone who wrote to me, i really appreciate it. And for all of you who don't. Please write! It doesn't take long, and i'll die without reader's mail!!!! Seriously! I need moral support to get good ideas and brain storm and i need more! Recommend me some good stories!!! Declaimer :By the way, All characters in this fanfic doesn't belong to me, it belongs to the wonderful lady who created Sailormoon. but i can't spell her name, so forgive me and don't sue me. Cause i'm pennyless :) The villains belong to me though. And so does Jack!!!! And i'm sorry i took part of the title of Jendra's universal series. But i really can't think of another name for this story. rating pg-13 Please write to me with any critisim, comments and praises to: happy_hehe@youpy.com My icq is : 77480269 I'm looking forward to hearing from you guys!!! -----------------------------Sailormoon Universal F----------------- Chapter 4 "What? You and Darien are engaged???" Luna screeched! Fortunately there was no one in the house at the time and Serena Was able to smile with a carefree happiness. "Yes Luna!" she smiled happily "After everything's over, Darien and I will announce the engagement to everyone and in due time we'll get married. After I graduate of course. But that's soon isn't it! A few months, and I'll be graduating from high school!" Luna smiled. She was happy for Serene. The girl had waited for this day way too long. But, Serena and Darien's marriage would mean the beginning of a new Era. Crystal Tokyo ruled by Neo Queen Serenity. What would be the crisis that would turn Tokyo into Crystal Tokyo, and 16 year old Serena into the Queen of Crystal Tokyo? She sighed silently. What would be ahead of them? Sensing Luna's uneasiness, Serena smiled bravely and said. "Don't worry Luna. Nothing's going to happen to Rini, Darien or the Sailor Scouts. I won't let anything happen. I'll protect them." ********************************************************************** It was late afternoon the next day, clouds were gathering and it was beginning to rain gently as Serena and Darien sat quietly behind misted windows in a corner booth in the crown Arcade. Darien held clutched in his hands a large envelope. He watched silently as Serena took nibbles out of her triple chocolate fudge. She wasn't wolfing it down today, unlike she normally did. Perhaps the gloom that had befallen Tokyo had gotten to her too. Darien thought. He looked through the misted windows and at the gathering clouds above Tokyo. It was an omen. The end was coming. He knew it was a bad time to say this, but he had to. "Serena..." He began. Serena looked up absently from her triple hot fudge. "mmmm.." "Serena. I've got something to tell you." Darien continued. He reached out and touched her hand. "Go on." Serena said gently. "I-Serena, I've got to leave." Serena froze and stared up at him in bewilderment. "Darien, what are you saying?" she asked, her voice merely a whisper. "I got a letter from America yesterday after i got home from Cherry Hill Temple. I've just received a wonderful opportunity at America to this medical workshop for one month. They only choose 5 students from Tokyo and I can't miss this chance. There won't be Anything like this for another 10 years perhaps." Darien finished. Serena didn't say anything. Inside her heart was squeezing against her chest so tightly that she found it hard to breath. and suddenly for the first time, she realized how painful it was to live a life without Darien. Even if it was only for one month. anything could happen in one month, the end could come. she didn't want Darien to come back and find her dead. Yet Serena would never say those words. She didn't want him to miss such an important chance. "Go." She said finally. "Go Darien. I'll wait here for you." Tears pricked in her eyes, but she refused to let them fall. It would only make matters worse. "Serena-" Darien began and saw the tears threatening to fall from her eyes. "I'm sorry. I won't go-" Serena shook her head, which made it worse because finally the tears began to fall freely from her eyes. "No, Darien, i want to go. you've protected me for so long, i want you to have a break from all this fighting. And going to America is a big chance for you. You can't miss that." Serena whispered softly. "Serena-You're wonderful, you know that." Darien said and squeezed her hands even tighter. Serena gave a slow smile, and she lowered her eyelashes to avoid looking Darien in the eyes. She stood up suddenly, but stopped simultaneously as the pain in her chest shot through her body. She lumped back down on her seat. "Serena!" Darien cried alarm and hurried around his table to Serena's side. "Are you alright?" Serena sucked in a long shaky breath and nodded. "Sure, Darien, no problem." Darien shook his head. He wasn't so sure and he stiffened suddenly as he remembered the blow Serena had taken for him the other day. It was all too clear in his mind. What if it had been serious? "Serena. I want you to tell me the truth. Was this because of that blow you took for me?" Darien's voice was low. Serena considered telling him the truth, but she knew it wouldn't work. He'd never leave her if she told him that she was hurt, and she didn't want him to do that. America was a big opportunity for him. She couldn't be selfish and take that away from him. Perhaps years ago she'd tell him the truth. But now, was far from the days when she was just klutzy, ditzy, Serena Tsukino, nowadays she had a duty, a responsibility for the safety and future of her friends, family and the rest of Tokyo. She couldn't let them down. She nodded her head slowly and tried to ignore the pain in her chest. "I'm fine Darien, i was just a little tired. That was all, you know with all the fights suddenly coming up and everything. It's nothing. Remember, we've been worse." she said softly. Darien shook his head "You shouldn't be allowed to be in danger like this. It isn't right. You're the princess. We have to protect you no matter what and now..." he let his voice trail off. Serena sighed. "Come on Darien. we've gone through death. A little blow in the chest can hardly compare to what happened to us when we battled Queen Beryl." "But-" Darien protested. Serena gestured for him to stop "Darien. Trust me, everything will be alright." Than forcing a smile, she asked. "when are you leaving?" Darien hung his head "Tomorrow." ************************************************************************ "Darien is going to America!!!!!" Luna screeched. The scouts had gathered at Cherry Hill Temple with the two cats later that day so Serena could announce Darien's sudden departure. "Just for one month." Serena said softly as she looked around at her friends. "one month is way too long! We might need him in a battle!" Mina raged as both cats nodded in agreement. "There's a tough battle going on and he's talking about his future career! He has a duty here! He has to protect you!" "That's right, Serena. With the new enemy free in Tokyo, we need all the help we can get and you know Tuxedo mask is a very capable fighter." Amy said calmly as she looked into her mini computer. Raye remained silent. She was looking towards the outside world with faint sadness in her eyes. "How could he talk about going to America!" "We need him!" "He can't go! he needs to protect you!" There was a loud bang as Serena's hang contacted with the carved wood table. "That's Enough!" she shouted suddenly. All the shouting was giving her a headache. All the girls froze, they have never ever seen Serena in this state before. Never had anyone see Serena get so heated up. Not even in the toughest battles. "Darien's going, and that's that. He's protected me for so long, i want him to take a break from all this fighting." Serena was saying now, her voice more calm. "Serena! he needs to be here to protect you! Your life might depend on it with the new enemies attacking!" Lita was protesting, she turned to Raye. "Raye, say something!" But Raye shook her head and remaineds silent. The news of Darien's trip to America had shaken her up. Serena stood up to face the other girls. "I'm your princess." She said softly "i want DArien to go to America and have a break. I'll be okay here in Tokyo. I don't want anyone to ruin their lives because they have to protect me" I can protect myself. That's my word. I didn't come here to ask for your permission, i came here to tell you that Darien is going to America." And with that, she turned and left the temple. "Wow." Mina gasped after Serena had left. "That was quite a speech coming from our princess." And everyone agreeing watched as Serena walked down the steps and disappeared among the trees. ********************************************************************* Darien was at the Tokyo national Airport waiting for his flight when he heard his name being called and turns around to see Serena running towards him. "Darien..." Serena whispers as she slowed down to a walk. "Serena..." Darien said softly and saw that She was crying, she wipes the tears away and tells him that she'll be alright. "It's only for one month. I'll be okay." Serena whispered and forced a smile. "I'm sorry, Serena. i was meant to protect you..." Darien was saying, but Serena silenced him with her hands. Than she reached into her pocket and drew out her Star Locket. "Keep this Darien and don't forget me." she said putting the star locket into Darien's hands. Darien chuckled "Of course i won't forget, meatball head. It's only one month." he said, but pocketed the star locket into his own bag. "I love you Darien." Serena whispered as she struggled to wipe the reluctant tears that were spilling onto her cheeks. Suddenly Darien reached out and pulled Serena close to him. Her heart still pounding furiously, Serena felt the soft touch of Darien's lips as it touched hers. The tender moment is interrupted as shrieks and screams filled the air. "What's that?" Serena asked as she and Darien drew apart. They look over to see a huge crowd of young girls and fans waiting for the new singing sensation the three lights: Seiya, Yaten and Taiki Kou. Forcing their way through the crowd, the three lights somehow and somehow manage to shake off the followers. Turning their backs from the commotion, Darien said. "I have to go now." Serena nodded "It's okay. I'll be waiting for you here." she said softly and watched as Darien walked down the terminal and disappeared behind a sea of swarming people. "Good bye Darien." she whispers. More Tears began to roll down her face. Then she turned and tried to find her way through the ocean of girls who were swarming around the three lights like bees around honey. All of a sudden, a crazed fan bumped roughly into Serena from behind her and she fell forwards and right in front of the three lights. There was gasps and suddenly that immediate section of the airport grew very quite. "Miss. Are you okay?" A hand reached out to help her up and as Serena turned around she found herself facing Seiya Kou, one of the three lights. Nodding quickly, Serena pushed her hands away and quickly ran out of the airport before anyone could see the tears in her eyes. ********************************************************************* Yet Seiya had seen them. He also saw the beautiful tear stained face which had faced him. Smooth, transparent as jade and carefully carved out like the face of a goddess. It wasn't until he had seen teh face of this girl, did he realize what true beauty was. And it wasn't just her beauty. Seiya had sensed something from her. A power, a love, a light... "Wait.." Seiya whispered, but the girl was gone already, disappearing into the relentless wave of people... ********************************************************************** Outside, behind the fence of the airport, Serena watched as Darien's plane left. "Oh Darien, i love you." She whispered. "Please come back." "Hey SErena! What the hell are you doing here at the airport?" A voice called from behind her. Quickly wiping the tears away, Serena turned around and found herself looking into Jack's face. "Oh Jack! What are you doing here?" SErena asked in shock. "I asked you first. What are you doing here at the airport?" he stopped and peered closer at her face. Than his heart jumped. "You've been crying!" Serena shook her head and tried to turn away before the tears start falling again. "I..." she let her voice trail off. Than her face crumbled and she suddenly she found herself in Jack's embrace. "Don't cry Serena." Jack whispered soothingly and found himself talking like this to a girl for the first time. "Everything's going to be alright." "O-oh Jack..He's gone..Darien's gone." she sobbed. Openly now, as the sound of her sobs merged with the sound of the planes overhead. "But he'll come back, right?" he asked as SErena sobbed into his shirt. Before SErena could answer a scream pierced the air. "Youma!!!!" someone was screaming. Serena pulled away from Jack's embrace and looked around to see where teh commotion was coming from. THe airport. people were streaming out of the front entrance like ants when they're home are invaded. "Stay here!" Jack was saying to her now as he ran off in the direction of the airport. Ignoring his instructions, Serena ran after him. But keeping a save distance away just in case she had to transform. Serena rounded the corner and then she was there. The scene which beheld her eyes took her breath away. That whole immediate of the airport was a mess. People were fleeing from the scene, woman were screaming and the children were crying. A monster stood in the middle of the room. It was female monster, and was shaped like a Scorpion. It's tail stinging anyone who got too close. "Serena! What are you doing here! I told you to stay outside!" It was Jack. He was trying to evacuate everyone out of that immediate area of the hospital as he shouted out instruction. He was running in her direction now. Waving his hands to tell her to run. But Serena stayed rooted to the ground. She had to transform and help the people who was still trapped in the airport, but if she transformed than everyone will know who she is! "Serena! Watch out!" Serena didn't see the scorpion's tail that was shooting straight towards her. She had no time to dug, but just than Jack lunged at her and pushed her out of the way just as the tail came shooting down towards her. But Jack himself, had no time to escape and Serena watched in horror as the tail came upon Jack and penetrated through his clothes and into his back. "Jack!" she screamed and ran to his side as Jack closed his eyes and lapsed into unconsciousness. Every vein in Serena's body throbbed as she stood up "You'll pay for this!" She said and took out her locket. MOON CRYSTAL POWER!!!! ******************************************************************** Jack groaned. He struggled to sit up but he couldn't. He felt incredibly tired and He's back hurts but aside from that, he seemed okay. He had thought the tail actually pierced into his back but it hadn't. The tail had merely penetrated through his clothing to touch his skin. and Jack had realize that the youma was actually draining his energy that way. Yet now... MOON CRYSTAL POWER!!! He's eyes shot open again as he saw Serena- turn into the legendary Sailormoon! "Serena's Sailormoon!" He knew he couldn't help now though. He wasn't a coward, but this was her battle. He couldn't possible help. Groaning, he picked himself up and hid quietly behind a wall to watch the battle. ************************************************************************ "i am Sailormoon. I fight for justice and i fight for love and i'll triumph over evil like you. In the name of the moon, i will punish you!" Sailormoon said, finishing her usual speech. MOON TIARA MAGIC! She cried and threw her tiara at the monster, who dodged it easily. "Damn." She turned again to make sure Jack was okay, but he wasn't there anymore. "Jack?" He wasn't there. "Jack!" she called again, taking his eyes off the monster momentarily. The monster took this chance to aim another shot at her. "Watch it Sailormoon!" A voice yelled. Hearing this, Sailormoon jumped out of the way just as the blast shot past her and slammed into a bunch of suitcases. "Jack?" Sailormoon screamed. She was desperate for the whereabouts of her friend. "Where are you?" "I'm here!" Jack yelled and Sailormoon saw him from behind a corner. Okay. He's safe now. But he'd seen her transform too. Her identity have been revealed but Sailormoon didn't let herself waver at this point. She knew she could trust Jack. but explanations would have to wait. Another shot was headed her way as Sailormoon fought to dodge the deadly blasts that were aimed solely for her. "Got-got to call the scouts." She gasped to herself as she struggled to dodge away from yet another attack. She took out her communicator and was just about to press the "all call" button when she sensed another blast headed for her and launched herself out of the way. Still clutching her communicator, she felt the pain in her chest return and she grimaced as pain overtook her and she half collapsed to the ground. "God, please, not now." She groaned silently to herself as she struggled to pull herself up again. Than just as the monster was about to aim a devastating blast at Sailormoon- MERCURY ICE STORM BLAST! The monster was frozen temporarily and a hand reached out to pull Sailormoon out of the way. "Sailormoon! Are you alright?" Sailor Jupiter had arrived, and her voice was filled with concern as she searched Sailormoon for any sign of injury as the three other scouts gathered around. "What just happened?" Sailormoon shook her head and tried to calm herself as the pain subsided in her chest. She took a deep breath "It's alright. Nothing's wrong, i was just being a klutz. I-" "Sailormoon! Finish her first!" Sailor Mercury yelled in their direction as the Scorpion fought to break out of the ice barrier, Mercury had set around her. Sailormoon nodded. MOON SCEPTER ELIMINATION! The monster was dusted. Before Sailormoon could say anything though, Sailor Mars began. "What was wrong with you? You could have gotten yourself killed out there! I don't want to run out here every time just to bail you out of danger! Sailor Mars yelled. She took a few long deep breathes to calm herself. She hadn't meant to be mean, she was just worried. She sighed. "Sorry. I didn't mean that." Sailormoon nodded, than she remembered something else. "Jack!" End of Chapter 4-------------------------------------------------------- Jack finds out that Serena is Sailormoon, how will he react to that? More on the Sailor Starlights. And what is it really that is behind Serena's chest pains. Phew! That took longer than usual. Anyway, the spelling and grammar should be better now that i spellchecked everything and tried to be careful when i type fast. Anyway, please everyone, write to me. I'm starving for email! It's my life's blood. I"ll die without it, and than i will never finish my fanfic and you'll never get to read the end! I want more and more and more. Anyway, bye!