Hunter's Moon

By: Sandreline

Hello everyone! Thank you all so very much for all of your reviews! I am so very grateful! Wow, onto chapter 20!

Important: In a fit of pure GENIUS, this will be the final chapter for this story. Do not fear! The story is FAR from over – it's just the end of this installment! The story will continue were this one leaves off – Sequel for Hunter's Moon will be out soon! I already started the first chapter.

I have a Sailor Moon / InuYasha crossover holiday one-shot that I recently posted. I will also have a few more out over the holiday season. Please read and enjoy! A review would be nice, too…

For those of you wondering about my GI Joe / Sailor Moon crossover fic – it is only temporarily deleted! I am editing it, so don't worry! Mission Moonlight will be back soon!

Chapter 20: Look's Like the Demon's Out of the Bag

"Sere?"

Serenity looked up from her spot on the bench to see Dean, his face showing a little concern. It was understandable, considering the circumstances.

After the Lunarian had told her lover the good news, she had taken a walk. Dean and Sam had not known that she had left; the two brothers had quickly begun to shout and cheer in celebration of the dissolution of Dean's Contract. Serenity had taken the time to slip away as she lost herself in thought. It was only by coincidence that she found herself at an empty park. For some reason parks just seemed to relax her, and she found herself immersed in her memories with her friends.

She had become melancholy as those thoughts drifted to memories of battle, and slowly loosing the people that she cared about more than anything. Was it a curse? Was she forever fated to watch those that she loved suffer? Was she strong enough now to protect them, or was she still weak?

"Why did you run off?" Dean asked as he knelt before her, running his fingers through her bangs and tracing her cheeks. "I though you would be happy."

Serenity gave him a weak smile. "I am happy, Dean."

He raised an eyebrow. "Of course you are; you're the new face for Prozac." He moved to sit beside her on the bench, slouching his back as he leaned against the back rest. "What's bugging you?" He asked as he used his arm to pull her back against his form, wrapping his arms around her figure as she complied.

"Nothing to worry about." She responded as she closed her eyes. Her ear was against his chest, and she could hear the strong beating of his heart. The same heart that would not be taken from him, because he was safe- for the moment.

"That's got to be the biggest piece of bullshit I've heard since Sam promised that he wouldn't tell you about the Deal." Dean told her, getting a little upset.

"It's just that…" Serenity began.

"Oh, can I tell him?"

Serenity was immediately on her feet, placing herself before Dean and glaring at the small form the demon carried. "Lilith," The Moon monarch growled.

"What the fuck!" Dean cried out, his heart racing as adrenaline pumped. It took just a moment for the shock of the demon's appearance to wear off, but when it did he brought himself to stand beside the goddess. "What are you doing here?"

"Don't be a meanie," Lilith spoke with a frown on her child lips. "I just thought you might like to know exactly how your contract was dissolved." The form of the little girl let a very demon-like smile stretch her lips. "After all, you very-well know that I wouldn't give up such a prize for nothing. Isn't that right, Miss Goody-too-shoes?"

Serenity simply continued to glare at Lilith, the locket on her chest beginning to glow. It caused the small girl to take a step back for a moment, but she remained in their presence nonetheless. "I would leave, demon, before I turn you into Moon dust."

Lilith rocked on the heels of her feet as she smiled playfully. "But Dean wants to know!" Her child-like whine sounded.

"What does Dean want to know?" Dean half growled out.

"That your pretty little girlfriend made a Deal of her own to save you, silly!" Lilith all but purred as she began to spin herself in circles, her arms outstretched. She certainly looked the part of an innocent child, but Serenity knew better. Lilith had planned this from the beginning!

Dean felt his whole being filling with cold disbelief and doubt; there was just no way. "She wouldn't." The Hunter told the demon.

Lilith let out an innocent cackle, her version of a laugh. "Oh, but she did! It was so good, too! I was willing to let your Contract go for it!" Her form began to hum as she spun and danced before them.

Suddenly, Lilith stopped. Her face became serious as she turned to face them both. "I would watch out for Ruby, if I were you." Suddenly, she was giggling again. "Well, I'm off to go retrieve my prize! Ta ta!"

Just like that, she was gone.

Dean rounded on his lover with fury blazing in his eyes. "What the hell is she talking about?" He demanded more than asked. His voice was icy, almost as if he were willing it to turn into shards of ice that can strike her.

The Lunarian did not meet his gaze. She stared at the ground, her hands fisted at her side as she tried to hide their trembling. It was no mystery that he would be furious with her; she had expected it. However, as she had wandered here, she had realized that she had fallen in love with Dean Winchester. He was far from Kingly material: he was crude, burly, assertive, and cocky. However, she found herself falling for him. Falling hard. It's why she wanted to save him so badly, why she gave herself to him.

She hadn't told him yet, and now it would seem like she never would.

Perhaps it really was her fate to be alone.

"In exchange for your life, I offered her the one thing that every demon desires." She began, though her voice was soft as she tried to keep an even tone. "To keep your soul- and Sam's soul- safe from their possession, I offered them the location of the last piece of Chaos; its original form."

Silence.

Serenity dared to look up. Dean stood in disbelief, clearly refusing to think she would even attempt to offer such a thing.

Silence.

He blinked.

Silence.

Serenity began to wonder if he was breathing, or if she could actually kill someone from shock.

He blinked again.

"You did what?"

His voice was pure rage, the anger from his form so intense it was like a fire liking its way along her flesh.

"If there was any other way, I…" She tried to explain.

"You should have just let me die! Do you have any idea what you just did? Lilith can overthrow the Underworld now – she was the first demon created by Lucifer!" He screamed. "Out of all the god-damn, desperate, unthinkable things you are not suppose to do, you choose the mother load!"

Serenity's eyes snapped in irritation. "I will not stand by and watch one more person that I care for die! I have the power to stop it, so I did!"

"What now, huh, Serenity?" Dean was so pissed that he literally was spitting in anger. "What are ya gonna do when Lilith gets that piece? Huh?"

"Fight." Serenity's voice had gone cold and emotionless; the same tone she used against Chaos himself.

"You stupid, selfish…" Dean ranted.

"Selfish?" Serenity challenged.

"Yes, selfish!" Dean counted as he began to pace, his arms flailing about in anger as he desperate tried to not hit something. "Trying to be the hero is selfish!"

"I'm not trying to be a hero; I was trying to save my boyfriend!" Serenity snapped.

"What do you think is going to happen once Lilith gets Chaos, huh? Sit down for tea?" Dean growled. "She's going to literally make it Hell on Earth!"

"Don't you think I know that?" She replied with a bark of her own anger. "Just because I told her where she could find it does not mean that I intend on letting her have it!"

"Well when were you going to tell Sam and me about this part of the plan?" Dean asked. "When the demons came knocking on our door telling us about the new regime?"

Serenity remained silent, her dark eyes shimmering with unshed tears.

Dean understood her silence, however. "You…" Disbelief crossed his features. "You weren't going to tell us at all, were you?"

The Lunarian remained silent.

"Are you fucking shitting me?" Dean asked in an angry whisper.

"It is my intention to keep you and Sam out of harm." She answered just as softly.

"You're unbelievable," Dean countered. "We're not little kids, Sere! Sam and I have been fighting demons our whole lives!"

"I am trying to protect you…" She defended.

"I thought you would be the last one to do this, Serenity." Dean interrupted. "Isn't this how your Senshi treated you? I thought you hated how useless you felt." He challenged.

Serenity's eyes widened as two silent tears slipped from the corner of her eyes, running a trail down her cheeks and under her jaw. He was right.

But she was determined.

"You have a second chance, Dean." Serenity whispered as her eyes softened and a gentle tone laced her words. "You and Sam no longer have to worry about a limit on your time together. Enjoy it."

Dean took a few slow steps forward, close enough that he could feel her body heat yet refusing to give into his desire to touch her. "That sounds like a goodbye."

Serenity tried to look away from his penetrating gaze, but she found herself powerless too. More tears silently escaped her eyes unnoticed, but she held her ground. "I feel like I have no choice…"

Dean refused to believe that. His tone was desperate as he grabbed her upper arms. "There is always a choice!" He told her, leaning forward so that the tips of their noses were barely touching. His anger had washed away the moment he realized her intentions: she was running, going off on her own to fight. She was leaving Sam and him behind.

She was leaving him behind.

"I am the only one who can stop Chaos, should Lilith succeed." Serenity whispered, her breath falling on his lips.

"Don't…" Dean tried one last attempt.

"I don't want to…" More tears trailed down her cheeks, now in a steady stream. "I have to."

Dean crushed his lips to her own. His arms slid to wrap around her waist as her tears began to fall onto his shirt, but he didn't care. Serenity responded just as desperately as he did.

A silver flash enveloped them, and Dean took a second to open his eyes. They were back in their room at the motel. Sam and the cats were no where to be found.

Dean wasn't about to waste the opportunity as Serenity slid her hands under his shirt, pulling the garment over his head and then throwing it to the floor.

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"You're leaving?" Sam whispered several hours later. He seemed to be having a hard time coping with the thought of their group going back to just a pair.

"Keep your cards," Serenity said. "Continue to use them for anything you need." Her eyes were already watering as she stood, determined to keep them at bay this time.

Sam rose from his chair and wrapped the small woman in his arms, hugging her. Serenity slowly returned the hug, determined to remember the moment. "You still have the communicators if you ever need me." She whispered to Sam softly.

"I will." Sam answered as he pulled away. The tall man then turned to the two cats. "I'm going to miss having your company…" He began.

"Don't change, Sam." Artemus advised his friend. He was closer to Sam out of the two brothers. The feline and human shared a silent conversation with a nod of their heads.

"You're a good man with a good heart." Luna added with a nod.

"Stay safe." He told them.

Serenity slowly turned to look at Dean, who was leaning against the wall out of the way. His arms were crossed over his chest, and only when he felt her gaze did he look up to her.

Sam watched as the couple seemed to have a silent conversation with their eyes, and he felt as if he were intruding on something private.

Serenity leaned down to pick up Luna and Artemus, holding them close to her for support. She gave Sam one last look and a weak smile. As she began to glow, she turned to eyes to Dean. He began to move forward to hold her, but she was already gone.

"Just like that…" Sam began.

"Just like that." Dean stated with finality. Sam observed his brother's hands were fisted at his sides, before the older Winchester turned and walked into his room, the door slamming behind him.

Sam sank back into his chair as he put his face in his hands. It couldn't really be over.

Could it?

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FINISHED!

Don't worry! It's only the first installment! I have already started the first chapter of the sequel, so keep your eyes out!

SPOILER ALERT FOR THE SEQUEL: Serenity heads out to Hollywood, where Mina has become rather popular as an actress. Sam and Dean return to Hunting, but always seem to be one step behind Serenity, so they take a break. That is until they happen to see a movie starring Mina, aka Sailor Venus, and find themselves investigating a haunting in Hollywood… and see Serenity for the first time in months!

Please review! Thank you everyone so VERY much for all of your wonderful support for this story! I hope to see you all soon in the sequel!

This story is dedicated to my love, my Marine. He is my everything. It's only fitting, since he is the one who got me interested in 'Supernatural' in the first place. Thank you my darling, for being so very wonderful. I love you!

With love,

~Sandreline