Setting: This first part is basically a retelling of the end of the anime with my own little twist. So yeah; the battle with Sailor Galaxia is over and all three starlights have returned home with their princess. Currently Serena and Darien are spending a romantic evening together at the park
Alright now lets begin!
"Darien?" Serena asked suddenly. They were at the park staring at the moon together
"Hm?" he looked down at her
"Do you love me?"
He looked surprised and confused at the same time. "Yes, I do."
"How do you know?"
"Why so all of a sudden?" he asked still slightly surprised
"Just how," she pressed
"Well…" he paused for a moment. "Its wonderful to be with you."
"And?"
"And what?"
"That's it?" she asked trying to hide the disappointment in her voice
He nodded and she sighed, "I see."
"What?"
"Nothing," she said halfheartedly
"you sure?"
She nodded and plastered on a smile.
Darien smiled as well only his was much more genuine. He stared into her eyes for a moment then gently tipped her chin up and kissed her tenderly. Serena reluctantly kissed him back for a short while then pulled apart Seiya voice floating through her mind. "I'll carry you off right after the concert." She was almost beginning to wish he had. She didn't really understand it but things were different between her and Darien ever since he'd been back. She had tried so hard to convince herself that it was nothing and continue pretending like she was happy. But this kiss confirmed it. It had lost all of its passion and wonder, its usual warmth and excitement was gone. It was no longer something special to her but rather something simple and routine. Kissing had been turned into a simple action completely void of feeling and love. She sighed and stared up at the heavens wondering quietly to herself. Oh Seiya, where are you now?