If you were wondering what was going to happen to Serena after Darien knew she was in a coma, here you have it, for those who have no idea what am i talking err... writing about, Serena got in coma after defeating Chaos (Friends or Foes)... here's what's next.

Chapter 1

Trapped

Darien and Serena are swimming in the lake, they're heading to the dock, Darien climbs first, then turns around and leans to give Serena a hand. She does't take his hand.

Darien: Come on, take my hand.

Serena: I need more than that, Darien, help me.

Darien: That's what I'm doing, take my hand.

Serena: That's not enough, I need your help... Don't let me die.

Darien: What are you talking about... oh no, Serena!!

She starts drowning, Darien watches how she tries to stay on the surface but something is pulling her down, Darien tries to reach her but even that he's moving his legs as if he were running, he stays on the same spot, then he sees Serena's fear in her eyes, he tries harder to reach her but it's useless, he isn't moving not even an inch. Exasperated he calls her.

Serena: Darien!!... help me!!

Saying that, Serena goes down again, this time not returning to the surface.

Darien: Serena!!

He looks around and finds himself on a couch, he's in a hospital room, he sees someone aproaching. It's Rini, she looks sleepy and tired, the teenager walks towards him.

Rini: Darien what's the matter, why did you scream.

Darien: It was a nightmare...

Rini: What happened.

Darien stands up, walks a few steps, he reaches a bed, where Serena's lying, he takes her hand and kisses her forehead. He kneels next to the bed and whispers to her ear.

Darien: I'll find a way to help you, you'll see, soon you'll be fine...

Rini stands behind him and takes him by his shoulders, they stay there silent.

After a while they fall asleep again, it was around 4 am by then. A couple of hours later Darien wakes up again, this time because of an alarm he set for himself. It is time for his shift at the hospital. He grabs his white coat, fixes his hair, and walks to the door, he opens it and looks back into the room, he sees Serena on the bed and Rini sleeping over another couch, he smiles a bit and then he walks out closing the door behind him.

Around 8 Rini wakes up, the sun hits her face, he sits down and rubs her eyes, she walks to the door and before leaving she says "I'll be back mom".

She goes to the hospital's cafeteria and eats something, when she heads back to the room she sees a group of persons, who she greets cheerfully.

Rini: Hi girls! how are you.

Mina: Hi Rini, we're fine, how's Serena?.

Rini: (looking down) Darien and other doctors say that she's stable... but they don't see any sign of she getting better.

Ray: Cheer up! this is nothing for her, you know her, she's strong, she'll be fine any time soon.

Rini: You're right.

Lita: Let's go with her.

The others nod and walk through the corridor, open a door and they all get inside the room, Serena has been in the hospital for 2 weeks, and everyday they visit her in the afternoon, today's sunday, that's why they're there early.

They told Serena's family that they had a car accident, they were all with bruises so er parents believed them. They go everyday too, but in different hours than the girls.

Darien checks on her all the time, even when he's following his schedule, he takes his time to see her. Rini has been there almost all the time, she sleeps and eats there, she just leaves the hospital when she goes to take a shower and change clothes.

Haruka, Michiru, Setsuna and Hotaru had only visited her a couple of times, due to their obligations they can't be there as often as they wish, but they asked to be informed on everything that happen.

The girls stay there for about an hour, they convince Rini on going out with them, they tell her she needs fresh air, she doesn't want to leave Serena but she accepts anyway. Darien tells them he'll call if anything changes. The girls go to the park, then to eat, they stay almost all day out, they go to their homes after taking Rini back to the hospital, it's almost 8 in the night, she heads back to Serena's room, she opens the door and sees Darien sit on a chair next to the bed, he has Serena's left hand in his own, he has his head leaned behind, his eyes closed and he's rubbing his temple with his left hand.

Rini steps back quietly, making sure not to disturb him, Darien without opening his eyes calls her.

Darien: Is ok Rini you can get in, my shift's over and I'm here to rest.

Rini: Sorry, I didn't want to bother you... listen I'll go and eat something so you can rest...

Darien: She's asking for help

Rini: What?, what do you mean.

Darien: I've had this... dream... ever since she's been this way, every time I close my eyes, the same images come to my mind.

Rini: What images

Darien: Of her, drawning, and me, unable to... to help her

Rini: But it's just a dream, right?

Darien: I don't think so, I also can feel her fear, something or someone is scaring her, and she can't escape, I'm thinking that maybe it's related to her defeating Chaos, it could be the origin of her state, if some how figure out the way to help her, maybe she'll get out of this coma.

Rini: And how... I mean, do you have any idea of how are you going to help her? I mean, you're doing all what's in your hands, along with the other doctors.

Darien: Well it's not enough!!

Rini stares blank at Darien, he barely yells at her, not even in the future, she doesn't know what to say to calm him down. Darien let's go Serena's hand and rest his head lying on his hands.

Darien: I'm sorry, but, is just that I feel useless, she's asking me to help her and I can't do that, if I were the one in a coma, she would had figure out the way to help me by now... she's the strong one.

Rini: And what, are you just going to give up and stop trying?, Darien... dad, you'll find out the way to help her, both of you are strong, you're each other's support, and if you haven't find the way to help her yet well then it's just not the right time to do so, or maybe you're thinking really hard and you already have the answer, just follow your feelings instead of your thoughts, don't over-analyse things, and go with the flow.

Darien: You make it sound so easy.

Rini: Well it is easy!, You and Serena have shared a bond since you met, why don't you use that bond to reach her.

Darien: do you think I haven't tried that? but I can't reach her.

Rini: You've always been able to reach her, as well as she's always been able to reach you, otherwise you wouldn't have had those dreams in the first place, just relax and don't think, just feel.

Darien: Thank you.

Rini: for what, I haven't done anything but talk nonesence.

Darien: Somehow you made me feel better.

Darien takes Serena's hand again and looks gently at her

Darien: You're a lot like her.

Rini smiles, she admires her mother so much, and everytime someone compares her with Serena for good things or even for bad habits she feels flattered.

Rini: I'm like both of you.

Darien reminds there staring at Serena with the same gently eyes he only has for her.

After some hours Rini and Darien fall asleep, as soon as Darien closes his eyes he starts to have the same dream.

There they are, on the lake, he sees himself coming out, looks back and sees Serena Drawning, he starts to run and again he realizes he's not moving from the same spot, he feels frustrated again, but then Rini's words are echoing in his head, Darien talks to himself.

Darien: don't think, just feel... Serena, I'm here, I'm right here, everything will be alright.

He starts to calm down, he's not trying to run, this time he calmly steps forward, he realizes that this step moved him from his spot, he takes a second step... a third one, with his forth step he feels the water covering his foot, he keeps walking, when the bottom is out of reach of his feet he starts swimming, calmed but determined to reach his loved one who keeps calling his name.

Finally he reaches her, she puts her arms around him, he starts swimming back, but he feels as if something were pulling them back, he turns back to see and sees a hand grabbing Serena, the hand looks foggy, Darien grabs Serena tighter and faster, he's getting tired but doesn't give up. He's able to get out of the lake after an exausting effort both of them lay down to rest, he's breathing heavily, Serena's coughing after swallowing some water, Darien gets up and goes to her.

Darien: Serena, are you ok?

Serena: Thank you, I knew you'll take me out, I knew you wouldn't leave me.

Darien: Never

They both hug, relief is reflected in their faces, then Serena's expression change to fear.

Serena: You have to get out!

Darien: What?, no, I'm not leaving you, what's wrong.

Darien sees her eyes full of fear, he's about to turn back to the lake and see what is she seeing but she puts her hand on his chin making him look back at her.

Serena: Go!

Darien: You're coming with me.

He stands up not looking back, he takes Serena by the hand and helps her up, he runs taking Serena by the hand. They get away from the lake and stop running.

Serena: I'm afraid that if I go out, it'll go out too.

Darien: What'll go out, Chaos? you defeated him.

Serena: No, not him... Death, If I go I'll set Death free.

Darien: Don't be afraid, we'll face it together, you don't have to deal with this alone.

Serena with tears in her eyes pushes Darien back, he feels he's falling back, he keeps his balance for a bit, he loses his grip and before going back he takes Serena by the arm, then everything goes black.

Darien opens his eyes, he's back in the hospital room, he's still in the same chair next to Serena. He leans over her and starts shaking lightly and calls her name. Rini wakes up, rubs her eyes, and then walks next to them.

Darien: Come on, tell me you didn't stay behind... Serena...

Rini: Darien... what's happening.

Darien: Serena...

Darien stops shaking her, he kneels next to the bed and leans his head down, his fists are tightly closed in frustration. Rini looks down, she feels upset by the sight of her future father looking defeated. She steps back and sits in the couch, her eyes are teary. There's silence for a moment.

Then the silence is broken when they hear a gasp, they both raise their looks and see Serena gasping for air, her eyes are open, she's looking around, and she seems scared, she tries to stand up but her body is aching due to being motionless for weeks. Darien takes her hand and rubs her cheek, Rini rushes to her and takes her other hand.

Darien: Serena!!... It's ok, you're fine... I'm here.

Rini: Mom... we're here.

Serena keeps gasping for air, but she seems calmed when she realizes they're both there. She starts to breath normally, Rini presses a button to call the nurse. Soon a nurse shows up, she checks on her signs, then reads her expedient and calls the doctor.

In no time the doctor is in the Room, with his stethoscope he's checking her heart, then he checks on her pulse, looks at the readings on the machine connected to her and writes something on the expedient.

Doctor: Well, she's perfectly healthy, but I'd like to keep her in the hospital for observation.

Rini: Is she totally fine?

Doctor: Yes, it's surprising how fast she recovered just now, considering that she didn't show improvement since she got here, all she needs now is rest and soon she'll be as good as new.

The doctor say that with a smile, then he heads to the door.

Doctor: If you see any change on her let me know, but I'm sure nothing's going to go wrong now.

He leaves, the nurse follows him after arranging Serena's pillows to make her feel more comfortable.

Darien and Rini haven't left her side, they're happy that she finally woke up from the coma, Serena stays silent all the time, even that either Darien or Rini talk to her, no word comes out of her, she stays there lying down staring at the ceiling and grabing Darien and Rini's hands as if she was afraid to lose them.

Darien lays on the edge of the bed, while Rini is now on the chair Darien was on before, she leans over the bed using it as a huge pillow and falls asleep, Serena leans her head on Darien's shoulder and after a while she sleeps, Darien presses a switch that's next to him to turn off the bed's headboard light. He leans on Serena's head and puts his arm around her, he knows that both Rini and Serena are sleeping, but he stays awake the rest of the night, thinking on what did Serena meant by saying that she was afraid of the Death, why was she so scared, was it really Death? or what else.

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