Hello minna! Sorry this chapter was late coming in but I have been swamped with school work and I barely have time to read stories let alone write them and I haven't been able to get a hold of Astral for a while so I might have to write this chapter alone. Astral is still the co-author no matter what cause she came up with a good majority of the idea's for this story...lets all give her a hand:) As for Lover's prayer...I'm at a loss, my creative mind has gone completely when it comes to that story but I will certainly try to get it out soon if it isn't out with this one. Special thanks once again to Mishi Kawaii who has a wonderful ability to write (am I making you blush Mishi:)) and is one of my best friends...Keep Up The Good Work Mishi....I'm Behind You 100%. Big thanks to Astral for all her wonderful ideas for the story. My sister (Serry's Nightmare) who makes me want to kill ppl :) j/k and all the people out there who loved our story...we thank you all. I would like to dedicate this chapter to my r/l best friend Tamilla (that is what she would like to be called) who has always been nothing but sweetness to me since I've known her...I love you Tamilla. And I cannot forget to dedicate this story to the person who inspired me to write this story 2 years ago....I thank you Kristen..you helped make this story possible:) Well enough chit chat.....on with the fanfic:) Always a Price to Pay by BabySerry and Astral chapter3: and the darkness shall triumph This story is rated R and may not be suitable for younger viewers. Contains some sexual suggestions so please...if this kind of stuff bothers you then please don't read....I don't want to get flamed....you have been warned! Amy, Lita, Luna and Artemis stood there in horror, looking upon the half dried blood on the pavement of the temple. Amy fainted into Lita's arms as the police wheeled Raye's body out to the ambulance. They almost didn't recognize the corpse. "My goddess Luna what h..happened to her?" Lita cried in depression and bottled up anger. "I....I don't know Lita...I just don't know." Luna cried softly on Artemis's shoulder. Artemis hugged Luna softly, small tears escaped from his eyes. "It'll be ok Luna...we'll find the bastard who did this!" Lita shouted, her arms trembling uncontrollably, racking the unconscious Amy. At that moment a police officer walked up to them slowly carrying a small note pad and pen with him. "Excuse me ladies but I'm going to have to ask you to leave the property.... were conducting an investigation and we can't have any interferences." The police man almost screamed at them. Lita looked at him with cloudy green eyes. She placed Amy slowly on the ground. "We are....we were her best friends and we have a right to know what happened here!" Lita screamed frantically, trying to get herself under control while Amy lay on the ground next to her. The police officer looked at Lita then at Amy, a curious look played across his features. "What happened to her?" The policeman asked, pointing at Amy. "She fainted....she'll be alright in an hour or so." Lita explained "she can't stand the sight of blood." Lita gulped back the lump in her throat as she picked up Amy again. Her arms, slightly stained from the blood Amy's clothes had picked up from the unnaturally red asphalt. The policeman checked Amy's pulse and sighed in relief. "Alright miss...come with me." Darien sat beside Serena, placing a cool cloth on her forehead as he combed her golden bangs out of her face. He looked down at her pale features and smiled. ?She's so angelic' he thought to himself ?So peaceful.' He bend down and, ever so gently, kissed her cool pinkish lips. Serena stirred a little and her beautiful blue eyes fluttered open and looked at Darien with surprise. "Darien what happened?" She asked groggily. Serena propped her body up on her elbows but fell back as a wave of nausea hit her. Darien inched his arm under her back to keep her steady. "You fainted Serena.....I guess this has been a terrible few days for you." Darien replied lovingly, brushing her soft cheek with the back of his hand. She looked at him, tears threatening to spill from her already blood shot eyes. He held her closer as she cried on his chest. Darien could feel her delicate frame convulsing with every sob. "I.....I'm sorry....t...that I accused you of such a h...horrible thing!" Serena wailed, clutching Darien's shirt tightly. Darien sighed as he stroked the back of her head gently. "Shhhhh it's alright...you had ever right to be upset." He pulled her face up to meet his warm, loving gaze. Carefully, he wiped her tears away and kissed her cheek softly. "I love you...you know that I would never do anything to hurt you." Darien whispered. She looked at him strangely, biting her bottom lip. "I know." Serena replied shakily. She put her hand up to his cheek and caressed it lightly. He slowly lowered his lips to meet hers in a soft kiss. He broke off the kiss and stared down at her. Serena continued to stare at him, memorizing every curve, every line that defined his face. She wrapped her arms around his neck, leaning her head in the crook of his neck. "I love you." She whispered tenderly. She brought her head back to meet his gaze, and kissed him savagely. Her lips crushing against his as she possessively explored his mouth with her tongue. Surprised, Darien pushed her frail body closer to his. He groaned softly as wild, hot emotions ran rampant while he kissed her, expressing his desire. Serena unraveled her arms from his neck and began running her soft finger tips down his clothed back savoring the sweet feel of his muscular shoulders through his thin silk shirt. In retaliation, Darien lifted her up, placing her legs on either side of him. He pressed her further against him, feeling her hardening nipples rub against his chest. Serena groaned lightly as she began unbuttoning his shirt. Darien broke the kiss and placed his hands on her's, where they lay on the buttons of his shirt. Serena looked at him in confusion. "I'm sorry... Serena but....... we can't.... do this." Darien stuttered, catching his breathe as Serena slowly entangled herself from Darien. Serena knelt in front of him, looking like she just saw a ghost. "Wh.....why?" She started. He looked down at her again and took her hand in his. "It wouldn't be right Serena....I just want it to be special for you and f rom what I see.....this is not all that special." Darien explained, gesturing towards the room they were in. ?This place is not very romantic' Darien thought ?I want you to remember it forever my darling bunny.' Darien stood up slowly, pulling Serena to a standing position as well. "Well....I guess I should be going then......the scouts want to meet with Raye today anyway." Serena frowned. She walked towards the door of Darien's apartment and opened it slowly. She was just about to walk out when Darien stopped her. "Serena....." He started "*Sigh*...I love you." "I love you too." Serena sighed, she gave Darien a small kiss on the cheek and left his apartment, crying while she walked. "Amy are you ok?" Lita asked in concern as Amy started waking up. Amy looked at Lita and frowned as she remembered what had happened to Raye. She sat up quickly and looked at Lita with daggers in her eyes. "Why her Lita....WHY!!" Amy cried, placing her head in her hands. Lita placed her arm around Amy for comfort and swayed her back and forth like a sick baby. "I don't know Amy....But I wish I knew." Lita cried, trying desperately to hold her composure. Amy's cries slowed after a time and she slowly picked herself off the ground. "Come on Lita, we need to tell Mina and Serena....it would be better if they didn't see this." Lita nodded slowly and they slowly, taking one last look at the blood stained temple Lita walked out of the temple grounds and towards Serena's house. Serena was walking towards the Temple thinking about what had happened, crying to herself. ?Why did he reject me like that?...am I not good enough for him...oh I wish I knew what he wanted from me.' She thought to herself. A cold chill ran through the air, causing Serena to shiver slightly as she watched the leaves shuffle and fall from ever tree she passed. She watched the scenery around her and thought of a poem she had written along time ago. ?In your world, do you see me, do you feel my presence watching you, I wish to be near you, and this is when I realize, There is Always a Price to Pay. In your world, do you want me, do you know of anything else, and does your world reject mine, do you understand? There is Always a Price to Pay.' She thought about that poem, for she had written it when Darien had left her alone during the Beryl attacks, and wondered if that life ever existed or if they were destined to suicide by the darkness. ?We always protect this world ...but we are only human, does anyone understand that?' She thought furiously as she created another poem in her mind... ?We always make mistakes as humans tend to do, but we call it being stupid, as do the rest of you. We want what others have as humans tend to do, but we call it being selfish, as do the rest of you. We are born to only die as humans tend to do, but we call it being human, as do the rest of you.' She thought of other poems and songs she could create about her world, a world of darkness, a world without peace. ?Something is always taking away the peace we so long for.' She thought solemnly, turning the corner she bumped into someone and fell to the ground with a quiet ?Thump.' "Oh I'm so sorry...I *sniff* I didn't mean to." Serena cried. Amy and Lita both looked at her in distress. "Serena are you alright?" Lita asked, picking Serena up off the ground. Serena wiped the tears away quickly and regained her composure. "Yeah...really I'm ..Amy What Happened To You?" Serena yelled pointing to the blood on Amy's uniform. Amy looked at the blood and started to cry again. "Serena." Lita started "umm there's something we need to tell you." So what do you think? sorry this chapter was so short but I couldn't think of anything else to write. I didn't like this chapter as much as the last one but hey what are ya gonna do right? Those poems were written by yours truly and the last poem was just a few lines from one of my larger poems. So e-mail me and tell me what you think....and if you don't e-mail me I'll get Mishi on ya....and we already know what happens when she gets mad.... She'll Yell At Ya's And Make You E-mail Me Bwaaaahahahahahahahahaha:) anyway I hope you enjoyed this chapter...and I know there was no killing in this one but the next chapter will:) if you want to chat with me about anything (non fanfic related though) e-mail me at BabySerry@hotmail.com but if your e-mailing me about my story it stays the same NeoQueenSerena@hotmail.com Peace, Love and Harmony to you all BabySerry