“Moonlit Angel: Sunset” Chapter Two
By: Shari Hirtle
E-Mail: Miisty4810@aol.com
Rating: PG

   Konnichiwa minna!
       I have nothing to say so will just skip this part and move onto
my 
important note. 

IMPORTANT!!!!: I just noticed that at the end of the first chapter,
there was 
something about some girl that looked like Lita named Destiny or
whatever and 
she was talking to this guy. Well, I didn’t write that-- my little
annoying 
cousin Laurie did so forget you ever read that part! Thanx. Oh yea! No,
the 
other girls, scouts, will not appear in this fic, gomen ne. So anyway,
onto 
the story...
(thank yous are at the end)

Moonlit Angel: Sunset

   It was edging sunset, 4:42, and Darien sat at his window, staring
out at 
the woods while the word sunset echoed in his head.
   Finally, he decided to “follow the wind”, ‘What could it hurt?
Besides, I 
got nothing better to do...’ he thought and walked out of his room. On
his 
way down to the stables, he bumped into the guys, unfortunately.
   “Hiya Darien, where ya headed?” Jedite said and the rest of the guys

blocked Darien’s way.
   “Uh.. I’m going down to the waterfall.”
   “OH! Can we come? We’re really bored and need someone to bug.”
Jedite said 
and leaned on Darien’s shoulder.
   “Nope, sorry guys, but you can’t come this time,” he said and
started 
walking again, but then he suddenly turned around. “and DON’T follow
me! 
Bye!” he finished and continued on his way to get his horse, Midnight.
   The guys watched as their prince rode off into the tall, thick, snow

coated trees.
   “‘Wonder why he’s being so secretive.” Kunzite started.
   “Maybe he knows something about the angel that we don’t.” Neflyte
said and 
the guys, save Zoycite, grinned evily at each other.
   They started for their horses, but Zoycite held them back.
   “I don’t think we should be doing this, I mean, he said NOT to
follow him 
and if he finds us.. well, you know how he is when he’s mad.” he said
and the 
others nodded sadly.

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(meanwhile at the waterfall)

   Darien had just arrived at the waterfall and was just about to tie 
Midnight to a tree when, in the clear shimmering water, he saw a
bright, 
silvery moonbeam shine down on it.
   Suddenly, there was a flash of blinding gold and silver light which
made 
Midnight rear back and Darien fall to the ground, hands over his eyes.
   When he uncovered them, he was greeted by a snow white satin skirt
that 
looked like it had a train of about 3-2 ft. He looked up slowly, going
past 
long golden hair, a slim waist, long neck, pink lips that smiled
softly, rosy 
cheeks, and then, he stopped at a pair of sapphire blue eyes which were

looking down at him with a warm and calm expession. It was the 
angel...standing on water?!!
   Darien’s eyes grew wide and he quickly got to his feet, stepping
back. The 
beautiful smile on the angel’s lips disappeared and was replaced with a
cute 
pout, “No.. please, do not go. I will not harm you.” she said, her
voice soft 
and clear as a bell.
   Darien watched as Midnight walked past him and up to the angel. She 
reached out to tuch him, but he backed away with a snort.
   “Shh.” she whispered and tried again.
   This time the horse did not move, but only stared at the great wings
on 
the angel’s back. The angel smiled.
   Darien watched in amazement, ‘What?!! Midnight doesn’t like anyone,
he 
doesn’t even like my mother and he lets this angel touch him?!’
   “Who ARE you?” Darien asked, the angel turned her attention to the 
confused prince.
   “My-” she stopped and looked at the man in front of her. She finally

decided that he didn’t look like the kind of guy who would hurt her, so
she 
answered softly, “My name is Serena.”
   “Serena, it’s a beautiful name.” he breathed, not realizing he had
said it 
aloud.
   Serena blushed, “Thank you.” 
   ‘Huh? Oh god, I must have said that out loud. Great! Just peachy!’
he 
thought.
   “Hehe. I’m Prince Darien.”
   “Oh, pleasure to meet you.”
   “The pleasure is ALL mine.” he said and she blushed even more- she
looked 
absolutely adorable.
   “What is your horses name?” she asked, feeding the horse sugar cubes
that 
seemed to appear from the air.
   “Midnight,” he looked at her questioningly. “this might sound a
little 
stupid, but...are there horses in heaven?” Serena smiled and shook her
head.
   “No, or atleast there are no regular horses, but winged horses.” she

asked, seemingly thoughtful.
   “Winged horses? You mean, like Pegasus?” Darien asked, disbelief
obvious 
in his voice.
   “Yes, I guess you could say that. Would you like to see one?” 
   “I, well, I mean.. are you sure it would be safe?” he started to
stutter 
and Serena giggled.
   “Yes, it’s perfectly safe. Luna!” she called.
   Suddenly, a beautiful, white horse with lavender colored eyes,
silver 
hooves, and even larger wings then Serena appeared at her side.
   “Oh my god.” Darien said under his breath, staring at the
breathtaking 
sight in front of him. It was the most beautiful creature he had ever
seen, 
besides Serena of course.
   “May.. can I touch it?” he asked, Serena nodded.
   He reached for the horse, but stopped just above its soft, white
coat.
   “Do not be frightened, she will not hurt you, nor will I.” she
whispered.
   Darien gently placed a hand on the horse’s hide; it was as soft as
he had 
expected it to be and suddenly, he wondered what Serena’s hair felt
like, if 
it was even softer than the horse’s mane.
   Serena sat down in front of the waterfall, staring at it, her eyes
sad. 
Darien noticed and walked over to her, sitting down beside her.
   “What’s wrong?” he asked quietly as he saw her eyes tear up.
   “I died here, behind the waterfall.” she said and Darien’s eyes
widened.
   They sat in silence for atleast 15 minutes until Darien spoke.
   “If you do not mind me asking, you do not have to answer, but.. how
did it 
happen?”
   “A man, an evil man, Prince Diamond of the Dark Moon; he claimed to
love 
me and asked me to marry him, join him in his castle and rule with him.
I 
rejected the offer. He became angry and tried to force himself upon
me...so I 
ran, but of course he followed me. I stopped here, in front of the 
waterfall’s lake, I could not run anymore. A few seconds later he
dragged me 
behind the waterfall, where there is a cave. Before he killed me he
said that 
I would die a painful death as I was supposed to.. a blade at my throat
was 
my end.” she told him all this just above a whisper as the tears ran
slowly 
down her cheeks.
   Darien couldn’t help but reach over and wipe the tears away from her

suprisingly cold cheeks, he figured it was from the snow. She looked up
at 
him and put on a weak smile.
   “I’m sorry, but I must go now, my guardian will be looking for me
soon.” 
she said and he nodded.
   Luna walked over to Serena, sensing that it was time to leave,
Midnight 
followed, but stood next to Darien.
   “When can I see you again?” he asked.
   “Oh, but I cou--” she cut off when he looked at her with eyes big
and 
pleading and his lips in a pout.
   He looked just like a small puppy, cute and innocent. Serena was a
sucker 
for animals, especially puppies. She smiled and thought for a second, 
“Tomorrow, at midnight.”
   “Midnight? Why so late? I’m not sure if I can make it at midnight.”
   “I have things to do tomorrow! Midnight or never.” she said,
slightly 
angry.
   This time he smiled, ‘How can she be so cute...’ he thought then
nodded, 
“Alright, midnight it is.”
   “Good.”
   Serena walked a bit closer to Darien, she looked down at the ground
shyly 
and said, “Thank you.. for listening.” then kissed his cheek just
before she 
and Luna began to fade.
   Darien stood there speechless with a dumb-struck expression on his
face, 
his cheek tingled and almost burned. He felt his knees going weak and
leaned 
against Midnight for support. After a minute or two Midnight snorted
and 
brought Darien out of his stupor. He climbed atop of the horse and rode
off 
towards the castle.

   In the shadows, a dark figure stood: arms crossed, back leaned
against a 
tree, eyes full of hatred directed towards the prince. A low growl
escaped 
from his throat, then he turned and disappeared into the darkness.

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I know, I know, it’s wicked short, gomen ne... Hey! You can’t blame me!
Ok, 
maybe you can, but I’m trying to do two stories at the same time here!
Why? 
you ask. I dono... Well anyway, I just wanna say thank you to all the
people 
who e-mailed AND instant messaged me! Oh yea, and a special thanx to 
AquaCloudNHeAvEn, she’s REALLY nice!! ^_^ Until next chapter, which
will 
*hopefully* be longer, c-ya!
      ~*SHARI*~