Hmmm.....Okay. What happened? I used to get all this e-mail and now I get none? However, I do appreciate the one Instant Messege I got (I'm sorry I didn't remeber your screen name)! I'm a literal nobody and all that so, your mail and praise and whatever you send me....is greatly appreciated! GENERAL DISCLAIMER AND COVERING OF THE REAR Truth Be Told CatWoman CatWomanTM@aol.com G ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* I saw HIM standing there. "Ares!" I whispered in complete shock. I stood and backed away from him quickly. "Why are you here?" I asked angrily as I stared at him wide-eyed. "Oh, I think you know why I'm here!" Ares said casually. I looked at him...into his eyes...into his soul (or at least whatever he had of a soul). "No!" I said sternly. I began walking and was almost totally past him when he grabbed my arm. "Where do you think you're going?" he questioned. "Where do you think?" I asked in return. "Hopefully not to find your little friends. Because, they're not here! I have them! Even my annoying little brother, Hercules!" I stared at him questioningly. Was what he was saying the truth? Could I actually believe him? Only two people came to mind the could possibly even help me.....and even then the limit of their help was questionable. "You'll never get what you're looking for Ares, I don't have it! Or at least, not yet!" I said. I wondered if he could see through the lie I was telling him. I pulled my arm out of his embrace and walked out the door. I don't know what I'm going to do! I don't know if what Ares said was true. I don't know if he has my friends...or if he's just bluffing. There's only one place I know of to go to here on Earth. I just hope she'll giude me! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* I stepped through the temple doors and was almost immediately greeted by the priestesses. They looked at me as though I were their goddess or something. "Goddess Artemis?" one of them asked in complete shock. "No.....I'm....." I began but mas soon interrupted. "Princess Serenity! It's good to see you again." Artemis greeted as she materialized before me. "Artemis! I'm happy to see you again!" I said happily as we embraced in a hug. Ever since I was born, Artemis and I had gotten along. She was like a second mother to me. I always found it easy to talk with her. "And I am happy to see you again as well Serenity!" she said. We separated and I looked at the priestesses. The look on their faces at the sight of their Goddess was almost enough to make me laugh. But I didn't laugh, but put on a wide smile instead. Artemis motioned for the two of us to exit the temple. Once outside, we walked. We discussed the death of my mother and the responsibilities I would now have to hadle in order to maintain peace within the Silver Alliance. We also discussed the marriage between Darien and I. "You really do love him...don't you?" she questioned. I blushed and looked away making my answer clear. "Why is it that you have truely come to speak with me?" she asked as we stopped walking. "It's Ares. He has the Sailor Scouts and wants the Silver Crystal. Derek and Apollo told me to lay low while they handled the situation. But, I couldn't do that. The Scouts are like sisters to me and I can't give up on them!" I pleaded. Artemis looked at me. "I understand that. You have taken on the responsibilities of a Sailor Scout. You must see this through to the end. I believe in you and I know you can do it. You have the strength, the power, and the determination to do it. I just want you know that if you ever need me, I will be here for you. To help you, guide you. But there will be times that I will leave you to accomplish certain tasks alone for I know you could do them by yourself." she quietly said. I looked at her and smiled. I hugged her tightly. "Thank you, Artemis! I appreciate your support greatly!" I said happily. "Serenity, I think you have a visitor." she whispered. We separated and I looked behind me. "Darien!" I whispered in shock. I wasn't expecting him to be here on Earth. Especially after the way he was when I left him. I ran to him and he embraced me in his strong arms. I looked up into his deep midnight blue eyes and smiled. I could feel my tears filling up in my eyes. I blinked allowing them to run freely down my cheeks. He looked down at me and softly smiled. We kissed and shivers ran down my spine. Oh how I loved him! "I love you Serenity! With all my heart, I love you, and nothing will ever change that!" he whispered. I smiled. "I love you too! For all eternity!" I said happily. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Okay. What can I say except.....E-MAIL ME PEOPLE!! I don't get enough and it feels like I'm so unloved!