Have A Little Faith Chapter 1
Author: Patch
E-mail: patchkhan1@hotmail.com
Rating: PG-13 (Not really, but I like to play it safe for any of
those "sensitive" people)

Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon or any characters that
associate with her. That just sounds weird doesn't it? Well,
that's not my fault, I'm just writing what I feel! *Sob* I have to
go to an Author's Anonymous meeting now.

Oh, oh oh!!! I advise you people to read my fic, "If Only She
Knew" before reading this. It might help you in understanding
this story, ALOT cause this is sort of a sequel. Enjoy and
write me! I take comments, praises (always taken!) and
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM, no flames please! Or I'll flame
you right back! Muhahahahahaha, okay I'll let you all read
now. Bye bye!
Patch:-)(-:


	"Catch me if you can, Darien!"
	"Serena!  Come back here!"
	Maids and footmen had to step out of the way as
two figures sped by them.  Neo-Queen Serenity was being
chased by her husband, Neo-King Endymion and fortunately
for her, she had a nice lead.
	 "Oh Darien, is age slowing you down?" Serena
laughed breathlessly, "After all, you are 2500 and some odd
years old, so I guess that should be expected."  They were
now in their bedroom and Darien had just locked their door
and was now stalking Serena around the bed.
	"Serena, be a nice Queen and hand me those
documents." He said sweetly.  A little too sweetly Serena
thought.
	"I don't think so Darien.  C'mon have a little fun
and lighten up!  I'll give you the documents all in good time."
	"We can have plenty of fun, if you'd like, after you
give me those papers."
	"No way!" and she jumped over the bed, her
intentions to head towards the door.  But she was stopped
when Darien jumped at the same time and caught her in
mid-flight and they both landed in the middle of the bed.  He
pinned her beneath him and held her arms on each side of
her head.
	"Now, do you surrender?"
	"Never!  I will never admit defeat!"
	"Oh really?" he raised an eyebrow and then
grinned evilly, "well maybe this will get you to talk."
	"Darien?  Darien, what are you doing?" he had
taken both of her arms and raised them above her head
and now held them with one hand.  He then started to tickle
her.
	"Darien! No! This is unfair!  You're cheating!"
she squirmed underneath him, her face going red from
laughing too hard.
	"What do you say now sweetheart?  Nothing?
Well, that's too bad," and he continued to tickle her, until
tears streamed down her face.
	"Mercy!  Mercy!" she yelled and he stopped.
"You win, although by unfair means and for that, as
Queen I order you to reimburse me for my loss."
	"It would be my pleasure, Your Majesty." And
he leaned over and began to kiss her.  He gently coaxed
her lips open and slid his tongue in to join with hers.
	"Mm, not bad Your Highness," she said after a
while, "please, do continue." She whispered and lightly
nipped his chin.
	"Mommy, why does Daddy have you down like
that?"
	The two stopped abruptly and turned their heads
toward the door where their four- year-old daughter stood,
innocent curiosity apparent on her face.
	"I thought you had locked the door!"
	"I did, well at least I thought I did." He sat up and
got off the bed and pulled Serena up with him.
	"Small Lady, uh, Daddy and I were just um, wrestling.
Yes, that's it!  We were wrestling."
	"Wow, that must've been fun.  Who won?"
	"Daddy won, sweetie."  Darien said, smiling evilly at
Serena who could only stick her tongue out at him.
	"And what did you win Daddy?"
	"Something very important that your Mommy will give
to me right now, won't she?" he smiled sweetly at her, but there
was a warning in his eyes.
	"Of course, Dearest.  Be right back!"
	He watched Serena leave their bedroom through the
adjoining door and when he could see her no more he turned
back to Rini and picked her up.
	"So, what can I do for my little princess?"
	"You and Mommy promised to take me on a picnic
today, remember?" she said, and pouted in the way that her
parents always fell for.
	"We did?  Oh, oh yes we did.  Well, when Mommy
gets back we'll get ready and then we'll go.  How does that
sound?"
	"Where are we going, Darien?"  Serena had come
back, holding Darien's papers.
	"We're going on a little picnic, just you, me and Rini."
	"You promised me Mommy, remember?"
	"I did?  Oh, um, yes I did.  Well, why don't you run
along and have Nanny get you all dressed up and then you can
help her pack a lunch for the three of us."
	As Rini ran off, Serena turned to Darien, "When did
we promise her this?"
	"I have no idea but since we both have nothing to do,
why not?  I think we could use this outing."
	"Mm-hmm, definitely.  But afterwards," and here she
stepped closer to him and on tiptoes she whispered, "you will
pay me for my loss, won't you?"
	"Anything for my Queen." He replied, a devilish glint
in his eyes.

	The next day, Darien sat in his office lazily looking
through some documents.  He was feeling quite content and
satisfied as he sat reflecting the previous day's events.  His
family had quite a fun time at the park and then later in the
evening he and his wife had had a thoroughly enjoyable night.  A
light knocking on his door startled him from his thoughts and he
looked up to see his secretary come in.
	"Miguel, is there anything wrong?"
	"No, Your Highness, quite the opposite.  A woman is
here to see you."
	"And what would this lady's name be?"
	"Alicia Thornton.  She says she's an old friend of
yours from Kobe."
	"Kobe?"  Darien thought of his years in Kobe and then
inhaled sharply, causing Miguel to look at him in concern.
	"Your Highness, are you alright?"
	"Yes, yes, I'm alright.  Please send in Ms. Thornton."
	"Yes, Your Highness."
	A few moments later, a stunningly beautiful woman
walked in.  Dressed in a business suit consisting of a skirt that
reached mid-thigh and top with long sleeves, she looked every
inch the professional working woman.  Her hair was like a waterfall
of shiny black, waves of it reaching down to her waist, but it was
her eyes that were her most captivating feature.  A startling pair of
violet, when focused on their subject, they seemed to gaze deep
into the soul.
	"Darien!  I can't believe it's true, you're King Endymion?"
	"I have that honor." He replied, gazing at her steadily.
	"Well, don't just stand there!  Don't I get a kiss or a hug?"
	"Alicia, what are you doing here?"
	"Well, if you insist on being all formal, I wanted to see
if the rumors were really true, that Darien Chiba, former hot-shot
doctor of Kobe Medical Center was in fact, King of Crystal Tokyo.
It's absolutely amazing to see you standing here."
	"I'm glad to see that your curiosity has been satisfied.
Now, do you have any other business here?"
	"Darien, why so stiff?  You act as though we were
enemies," and with a sultry smile she continued, "As I recall, we
were quite the opposite."
	"Darien, love, I was just wondering..." Serena came in
and noticed the two a bit late.  "Oh, I'm so sorry, I'll come back
later, Darien."
	"No, Serena, stay.  Ms. Thornton was just leaving." He
looked at Alicia, giving her the hint.
	"Uh, yes I was, but Darien, why don't you introduce me
to your wife?" she said smiling slightly.  Her eyes flicked over
Serena and her smile was confident and slightly mocking when
she looked back at Darien.
	"Serena, this is Ms. Alicia Thornton, an old acquaintance
of mine from my days in Kobe."
	"Oh, how nice to meet you Ms. Thornton.  Will you be
staying with us?"
	"Why I'd be delighted!  If you don't mind, could you show
me to my room?  I fear the trip from Kobe was slightly tiring and I
would like to get some rest."
	"That should be no problem.  Why don't you come with
me and I'll have someone bring your bags for you."
	As the two left, Alicia threw a knowing smile over her
shoulder at Darien, and a look that said, we'll speak later.
	When the two had gone, Darien fell into his chair and
rested his head in his hands.  He couldn't believe what had just
happened.  His former girlfriend had arrived and was now at this
very moment talking to his wife who, thankfully, had no idea who Alicia
was.  I have to protect Serena, he thought, she can't find out about my
past relationship with Alicia or she'll be totally devastated.

	The next night found Darien standing near a rose bush in
the rose garden.  He twirled a red rose by its stem, thinking of ways
to handle his current situation.  He sighed, having thought of nothing.
He didn't want Serena to be hurt...again.  Lord knew those last two
times had dealt a striking blow to her heart and he was still grateful
to this very day, that Serena had forgiven him both times.  He
wouldn't lose her this time.
	"Red roses are your trademark, are they not?"
	He instantly stilled and didn't bother to turn around as he
asked,  "What do you want Alicia?"
	"You haven't told your wife about us have you?  Of our
relationship, of all those times we shared."
	"Get over it Alicia.  That was in the past and it doesn't
concern me anymore.  Truth be told, I had forgotten about you until
yesterday when you decided to show your face."
	She hissed and took two steps to stand right behind him.
"Cruel, cruel Darien.  Just like you were before in Kobe and then
she had to come back into your life and turn you into a goody goody."
	"Correction, I came back into her life, and she did not turn
me into a goody goody."
	"Oh?" she circled around him, her fingers tracing his
shoulders, "So, you're still the bad boy are you?  That's good to hear
Darien, cause I like you bad."  Her fingers would have touched his face
but he grabbed her wrist, his eyes an icy blue.
	"Don't touch me again Alicia," he threw her wrist away from
him and continued, "Get out of my life and go back from where ever you
came from."
	"Not possible, Darien.  You see, if you want me to keep quiet
about our times in Kobe, then I suggest a little 'hush money.'  I could use
a new house, complete with a big garden."
	"That's blackmail," he growled.  "I could have you thrown in
prison for that."
	"But you won't will you?  Otherwise innocent Serena will know
everything, down to the littlest details."  She gave a girlish giggle and
walked away from him.
	He sat down on the fountain bench, a howl of pure frustration
on the tip of his lips.  But he stopped and calmed himself.  I will protect
you Serena.  I swear it.

2 nights later...
	"Darien, you seem really distracted these days."  Serena
said, hugging her arms around Darien's waist.
	The two were standing out on the balcony of their room,
enjoying the peaceful night.
	"Hmm?  Oh, it's nothing Serena." He kissed her lips lightly
and continued to look out into the city.
	"Oh, it's definitely something Darien," she said firmly and
then her voice softened, "I can see the worry lines on your face, love."
	"Serena...it's not something you would understand."
	She crossed her arms and looked at him sternly, "Darien,
you promised never to shut me out like this.  You know I'll help you in
anyway I can if you would just tell me what-"
	"I told you Serena, it's nothing you would understand!" he
snapped.
	She refused to back down, even though it hurt her to
know Darien wasn't telling her something, something that was
definitely not about work,  "Try me."
	"Serena, I know I made a promise.  A promise where I
swore my heart would always be open to you, but this matter is totally
different. You don't have to know everything I do and I can't share with
you every little thing that goes on in my life!  I need my breathing
space."
	She gasped, and tears formed at her eyes.  "Fine, I'll give
you your 'breathing space.'  As a matter of fact, have all the
breathing space you want, I'll make sure not to get in your way."
	"Serena..." He reached out a hand to stop her but she had
already walked away swiftly, her head held high.
	"Damn." He slammed his fist on the railing of the balcony,
ignoring the pain that shot up his arm.

Raye's room.
	"And then he told me he needed breathing space!"
	"I'm sure it's nothing Serena.  He's probably distracted by
work or something." Raye said, hugging Serena.  Raye, otherwise
known as Sailor Mars, and Serena were best friends, and even
though at first glance, it did not look possible, the two were as close
as sisters. "Oh, but Raye, I know when Darien's having trouble with
work and I usually just leave him alone.  See, I *know* that this time,
it's not work that's making Darien act like this.  I hate to think it, but
he's really acting similar to when he broke up with me that first time."
	She looked at Raye, her eyes teary and fearful.  Raye's
face flushed red in anger as she recalled the time when Darien
had broken up with Serena.  She had seen Serena fall into
depression the first time. The second time he had broken up with
her (AN: You would have to read my fic, If Only She Knew for that
one), it had been much worse, for that time, Darien had left Tokyo
and no one knew where he had gone. She was not going to stand
by watch her best friend take another blow like that.  Twice was
more than enough! She promised herself to go have a few words
with the King himself, tomorrow.
	She was startled when Serena suddenly burst out, "I'm
going to get to the bottom of this Raye.  I'm worried about him and I
won't lose him!"
End.