Illusion
Okay I wrote this a while back and decided to post it here be kind its one of my first works. All the characters are out of character. ja ne!
Where do we begin to get clean again Can we get clean again. -3eb
Serena walked into her apartment. No one knew she had it. She went to the phone and pushed the speed dial. She waited until someone picked up. "Kit hey I'm glad I caught you. Yeah I already faxed the papers. Look I'm coming back. No there's no problem. Aunt Irene and Uncle Ken are great but I want to go back. I miss you. I miss having a sister. I'm tired of pretending. I hate everyone thinking I'm some stupid, clumsy, ditzy, air headed 16 years old. I'm not. Yeah I know I'm the one who chose to let them think that but I'm sick of it. Its time Kit. I'm coming back. Fine. I'll see you tomorrow. Bye" Serena hung up the phone. She looked around the apartment. She noted the computer and its accessories. All state of the art. The desk piled with folders and papers placed organized. She knew this would be the last time she saw her apartment for a long time. Her haven. Her escape from everyone and everything. She left locking the door behind her.
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"Aunt Irene, Uncle Ken we have to talk" Serena said. Her aunt and uncle froze she never called them that. She usually called them Mom and Dad. She must have something serious to discuss they thought. Sammy was out of the house as was Luna so Serena was free to speak her mind.
"Yes sweetheart" her aunt asked.
"I'm going back. My flight leaves at 8:00 and I'm packed. Thank you for taking care of me for so long. But its time. I'll miss you terribly but I have to go." Serena said.
Irene nodded understanding though tears were in her eyes. Her uncle took it badly.
"No I refuse to accept this you are not going" he exclaimed.
"It is already decided. Kit knows and agrees. It is already done there is no turning back." She said icily then hugged them both and kissed their cheeks. A honk came from outside. "That's my cab. Do me a favor if anyone asks for me tell them nothing. Especially not my friends. Act as if you don't even know who I am." Then she turned and left.
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As Serena got off the plane she looked around. It wasn't hard to find Kit all she had to do was look for a face the same as her own. She walked up to Kit and said " Lets go ".
Kit raised an eyebrow " And your luggage" she asked.
"It's in my interdimenisinal pocket space" Serena answered and they left.
As they got in the sleek black Mercedes Kit asked "So what triggered this urge to come home? Won't the scouts need you?"
"No they don't need me they made that perfectly clear" Serena said bitterly.
*Flashback*
" Serena you idiot can't you do anything right? " Raye screeched.
"Yes you almost got Jupiter and Uranus killed " Amy said her eyes as icy as her bubbles.
"Yeah can't you ever be on time " Neptune yelled.
"Or not klutz out" Venus said coldly. Jupiter and Uranus said nothing. They just gazed at her through disappointed eyes. Darien was worse. He wouldn't even look at her and didn't bother to defend her.
"Do you all feel this way" she asked in a calm, cool voice. Neither her voice nor her face betrayed the hurt and jumble of emotions inside.
"YES" they all said then exchanged confused glances. For a moment no one spoke then Serena tore her locket off her bow. She was instantly de- transformed.
"Ok then" she said and threw the locket at Raye's feet. "It's your. Do what you will with it. May it bring you better luck than it did me." Serena said then calmly and gracefully walked away never looking back.
*Flashback Ends*
Serena shook the memory away. She gave Kit a smile.
"Why don't we show the Business world what Serenity and Kittyana Silver can do when their together" Serena said.
Kit smiled "You've been gone to long. What's it been 4 years the business only started when we were 12."
Serena smiled sadly " To bad dad died soon after and couldn't cover for us that it was his "She said.
"It's a good thing Uncle Ken did." Kit said.
Serena smiled bitterly "Only I had to go live with them " she stated and looked out the window. She realized they had arrived at the mansion. She got out and gazed at it. "I'm finally home " she breathed out.
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Illusion part 2
Where do we begin. To get clean again. Can we get clean again. - 3eb
1 year later.
" So you and Matt are serious" Kit asked and Serena blushed and nodded.
"So what's he like in bed " Kit asked smiling slyly.
"Kit" Serena exclaimed turning redder.
Kit rolled her eyes. "Our rooms are attached. I hear every word. Oh Matt don't stop pant pant That feels so good. Oh. I thought I was going to hurl. " Kit said.
"Actually he is better than Darien even Seyia. He's even better than Alex who was a weird fuck." Serena mused out loud and smiled at Kit's shocked expression.
Finally Kit regained her ability to speak. "Whatever happened to not dating employees" Kit asked.
"We don't date we fuck there's a difference" Serena had a serene look on her face.
Kit stared then started to laugh. "It's always the smart and quiet ones" she muttered throwing her hands up. Matt was a weird one. He had silver- blue hair and steel blue eyes. He appeared around 23 years old. One day he had woken up in a home he owned but didn't remember. He had no memory of anything. As if he had barely begun to live at that moment. He worked in the company they ran. He was head of the public relations office. It was weird but interesting. Their relationship was recent and more of a needing someone thing than love. Sure she loved Matt.....as a friend. Not that she was going to tell him. Over the past year Kit and she had taken the world by storm. They were literally the talk of everywhere. It wasn't only in the business world either. Serena had tried a bit of acting and had meet Jed another of her few close friends. He was nice and a bit goofy. He was fun to hang out with. Serena had also written a book. It was the first in a series. It was a story about 5 girls from the moon. It told of their life and death on the moon in the first book. The rest were going to tell of their lives on earth. Their were slight changes to the story just in case one of the girls got one of the books. This was how she met Zach another of her friends. Zach owned the publishing company she had been published with. With some help from her he had expanded and was now sought after. She was now co-owner of a publishing company for aspiring young authors. Then their was Nathan who owned the restaurant she loved to eat at. He was nice and sweet but had some weird obsession with the stars. She had made new friends even though she still missed her old ones. I doubt they miss me though she thought bitterly. Other than the few moments she thought of them life was good.
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Kit was uneasy. Sure she teased Serena about Matt but she couldn't help but worry. Serena was destined to be with Darien. Their life and death on the moon had proved that. Sure she liked Matt but she liked Darien more. It didn't help that Serena wouldn't tell her what had happened. It had been a year already and she still didn't know. When Serena had been forced to go to Japan Kit had felt as if a part of her was being torn away. She would have gone also except she had to work on the company. The work soon proved to be too much for her and she needed Serena's help. She secretly bought the apartment in Japan and sent Serena the keys. She had stocked the apartment with all Serena would need. No one had known about it not even her uncle and aunt. Whatever had happened in Japan had changed Serena. She closed herself off now. She kept to herself and she hardly showed what she was feeling and thinking. She never talked to her anymore. Kit was worried.
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1 year later
"Um Sere we need to talk" Matt said as he walked in her office. She held up a finger and mouthed one moment. Then continued her phone conversation.
"Look you said the material would be here today. Guess what its not. What are you going to do about that? " Serena was saying.
"I want to break up" Matt blurted out. Serena turned back to him wide-eyed.
"Get the stuff here by 5:00 or you're fired" she snapped into the phone and hung up.
"Go on" Serena said coldly to Matt. He shivered inside her voice was so cold.
"Look Sere lately I've been having weird dreams. They started a bit after reading your books. The dreams are so weird and vivid. I think they are about my past. I remember a love for a blonde girl. She looked a lot like you but she wasn't you. I don't know I feel like she's out there and I have to find her." Matt said.
Serena's face softened and she asked "What do you remember from these dreams?"
Matt looked at her and said "Only a name. Mina and something about Venus" Serena paled and but said nothing.
Illusion part 3
Where do we begin to get clean again. Can we get clean again. - 3eb
What do you remember from these dreams". Matt looked at her and said "Only a name. Mina and something about Venus." Serena paled but said nothing. Interesting she thought then looked him in the eyes.
"Does the name Malachite ring any bells" she asked.
A glazed look came to his eyes. "It's coming back. Oh lord what have I done. "He said as the memories came rushing back. A thought occurred to Serena. If he was Malachite then maybe... No they couldn't be could they? She left Matt to his memories on a quest of her own. She went to visit Nathan. Only she went as Princess Serenity.
"Nephrite" she said softly and he stared.
"Your one of the girls from my dream." she said shakily. "
So it is you " Serena said and powered down.
"Sere!!" he exclaimed surprised.
"So how much do you remember" she asked.
"Not much. Just some vague pictures and a beautiful brown haired girl. She wore what looked like a green sailor suit" Nate replied.
"Cool. Here these will help." she said handing him a stack of books out of nowhere. Well really she pulled them out of her pocket-space. At the look on his face she said "Don't ask" Then she turned to leave. Suddenly she turned around and said "Oh by the way the girl in your dreams the one you love. Her name's Lita. " Then she left Nate to his memories. Two down two to go she thought. She did Jed next. He was going to be fun. She got into his apartment via teleportation. When she had turned 18 her powers had increased and she could now do a lot of neat stuff. He was in his room obviously asleep. He was murmuring to himself.
"Don't leave my raven-haired fire goddess "
Serena almost cracked up. He was dreaming of Raye. Fire Goddess got to remember that one for the teasing to come.
"Jadeite" she said both out loud and in his head. Jadeite awoke to the sight of Princess Serenity.
"Princess Serenity but aren't you dead" he asked looking bewildered.
Serena laughed "Yup you're definitely Jadeite" she said and powered down.
"Ren!!" he exclaimed surprised.
"So dreaming about Raye I see" She teased him and he flushed embarrassed.
She eyed him curiously "How much do you remember" she asked.
"A little not much. I remember you and Raye and Darien uh I mean Endymion. "Jed said.
"This will help" she said once again pulling a stack of books out of thin air. He stared and she said "Catch ya later"
"Where are you going" he asked.
"I'm off to see the wizard the wonderful wizard of Oz" she said jokingly then teleported away. She reappeared right in front of Zach. He didn't even look surprised.
"Hi Zoiycite" she said
Zach replied "Serenity"
Serena grinned. "Let me guess you've already read the books and you've had the dreams. So you already remember. Give me the scoop do you still have the hots for Amy or what" she asked.
Zach blushed and Serena's gin grew. "So where are they... the scout I mean." Zach asked.
Serena's grin faded and she examined her hands. "I don't know. They're far away from me." she said.
"You're lying. You know exactly where they are " Zach said.
"So what? I don't care. I'm not the same anymore. Just drop the subject " Serena said.
"I will not drop it. You are the same. That was who you were underneath. It was always the true you." Zach said.
Serena gave a bitter smile. "I am who I am I'm not who I was" she told him then she teleported away.
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Illusion Part 4
2 years later
Serena was in a conference. Shortly after discovering the generals she had changed her image. She had cropped her hair short and dyed it black. She had also had her eyebrow and belly button pierced. Everyone was used to her way of dressing now. Her hair had grown shoulder-length but was still black. She had also added blue and purple streaks in it. As the conference went on she felt uneasy. Something was going to happen but what?
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"We have to think of a way to get them together again Malachite said.
The generals were having a meeting in their true form.
"In case you forgot we don't know where the others are and we don't know why they parted" Nephrite said.
"I bet Kit knows and is willing to say" Zoicite said.
"Even if she does know what do you propose we do send an engraved invitation. Invite them to stay at Serena's as if she had sent for them" Jadeite said sarcastically.
All the generals exchanged looks.
"Sometimes you're not entirely stupid" Nephrite informed him.
High praise from Nephrite. Jadeite rolled his eyes and stuck out his tongue at Nephrite who stuck his out back. Malachite and Zoicite sweat dropped.
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Raye went and got her mail. She didn't expect anything special just junk mail. So she was surprised when she found a thick cream envelope waiting for her. Their was no return address. Curious she opened it. Inside was a letter she quickly read it over. Then read it again and again. It was from Serena finally after 4 years. Serena had written. She pulled out her scout communicator and pushed the all-call button.
"Everyone come to the temple" was all she said.
Then she sat down and waited anxiously. They had all given up hope of ever hearing from Serena again. After she left it was as if she ever existed. Her parents had denied ever having a daughter. When pressed further they had claimed they had no idea who Serena was and kicked them out. Shortly after that the team had slowly started to break up. They hardly saw each other now. Slowly now one by one they started to arrive. Raye said nothing. The last to arrive was Alex.
" This better be good" she declared as she walked in.
Michelle put a soothing hand on her arm and said "Be nice".
Alex calmed a bit.
Raye began "I got a letter today-"
Alex cut her off. "You called us because of your mail"
Raye glared at her and said "As I was saying I got a letter today....from Serena"
Everyone got quiet then Darien said "Let me see it"
Raye handed it to him and everyone crowded around him. Darien began to read out loud.
My dearest friends,
Over the years I have missed you terribly. I think it is time we put the past away and move on. I cannot go to you at the moment so I ask you to come to me. I apologize for not having written sooner but I was terribly busy and was unsure of how you would feel. I hope you are no longer angry with me and take the olive branch I am extending. I have missed you and do not wish to lose the friendship we have had for more than a thousand years. Enclosed are seven plane tickets and a set of directions. I will unfortunately not be able to meet you when your plane comes in if you chose to come.
You friend always through thick and thin,
Serena
Everyone got quiet then Lita said "So what are we waiting for let's go pack". Everyone shouted their affirmatives and rushed off to pack. They were finally going to get to apologize for their behavior 4 years ago. Never again would they doubt their princess. Never again. It was a vow they made years ago.
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Pluto watched from the gate of time. She smiled to herself. Finally everything was happening as it should. The one good thing she had to say about her job was it was better than the soap operas they showed on daytime TV. Especially Darien and Serena's lives. Sometimes it seemed as if Darien never learned from his mistakes. Susan constantly found herself yelling at him as she watched. She sighed. Damn I need a life she thought as continued to watch everything unfold.
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Serena answered the door. She was surprised to see all 4 of the generals standing there.
"Hey guys what's up" she asked.
"We just dropped by to see if you were doing anything" Zach said.
"Nah you guys know today is mine and Kits off day." Serena said.
"So what were you going to do today" Matt asked.
"Nothing really we were just going to hang around and watch some rented movies. You guys want to join us?" Serena asked
"What movie?" Nate asked.
"Blade" Serena replied ushering them in.
"The one about he vampires? Cool I'm in. Did I ever tell you guys about how I almost got a part in that movie" Jed said in his goofy way as Serena led them to the living room.
Serena smiled and said "Can it Jed".
As they sat down Kit popped in the movie. Then suddenly shot to her feet "Oh I left the popcorn in the kitchen. I'll be right back" then ran from the room. On her way to the kitchen the doorbell rang. Surprised that because she didn't expect anyone she opened the door. Their on her doorstep were 6 women and a man. She stared at them and they stared back. She wondered why they seemed familiar.
"Serena" the man said and enveloped her in a huge hug. At first she felt a twinge of amusement then a little anger as she realized who they must be. She pushed him off.
"Get the fuck off me. I don't know who the hell you are but if you don't let go I'm going to sue your ass" Kit snapped.
He let go of her and now they all stared at her in confusion. Kit heard footsteps coming in her direction and cursed inwardly. Serena must have come to check what was taking so long.
"Hey Kit what happened with the popcorn the guys-" Serena broke off when she saw who was at the door. She stared shocked as did the scouts and Darien. Here stood Serena with shoulder-length Black hair that had purple and blue streaks in it. Here stood their Princess wearing a black halter top and Black bellbottom jeans. Here stood their Serena with a pierced eyebrow and bellybutton. She had a sort of gothic look going for her.
She just stood their stunned then asked harshly "What the hell are you doing here"
Amy answered tentavily "You invited us".
Serena closed her eyes and prayed for patience it didn't come. She exploded
"Nate, Matt, Zach, and Jed get your sorry asses over here now" she yelled. The four came looking a bit sheepish.
"Um yeah" they all asked together nervously
. "What the hell did you guys do" Serena asked icily.
"We just gave you a push in the right direction" Nate said eyeing Lita who blushed lightly. She had hearts in her eyes and we all know what she was thinking "He looks like my old boyfriend" which was true he was her old boyfriend.
"A push in the right direction I'll give you a push in the right direction" Serena growled and began to stalk over to him. He began to back away slowly cursing himself for answering.
Kit blocked Serena's way. "Calm down Sere maybe it's for the best. This way you can work out whatever happened 4 years ago"
Serena whirled on her. "You were in on this to of course that's the only way they could have ever located the scouts. Damnit Kit how could you" Serena turned and fled the room and they all heard the kitchen door slam behind her.
"That could have gone so much better" Jed muttered and Kit gave a small smile to the stunned people at the door.
"Won't you come in" she asked and then turned leading them to the living room.
"Guess we won't be watching the movie after all" Jed grumbled and Nephrite smacked him over the head.
"Shouldn't we go after her" Darien asked
Kit said "Nah she'll be in the gardens till she cools down. Well here I am being rude I haven't even introduced myself. I'm Kit Serena's twin sister. You probably don't remember me from the Silver Millennium I wasn't around very much. You see my mother and father did not marry for love it was arranged because of the need to make an alliance between their kingdoms. We were on the verge of war but the marriage stopped that. When I was 5 I was forced to leave and go live with my father. I was to rule his kingdom which is in another galaxy in case you're wondering. I didn't get to see Serena as much as we would have liked but we were still very close. I was reborn along with you guys and I died at about the same time. I had come for the engagement party and before arriving ran into people I thought were friends and ended up with a sword through my chest." Kit said glaring at Matt who held up his hands in defeat.
"How many times do I have to apologize? It wasn't my fault I was totally under Beryl's control" he muttered.
The scouts and Darien stared at him.
"Who are you guys" they finally asked.
"Before we show you just remember we're on the right side now. We were just brainwashed before." Zoicite said
Then they showed them their true forms. Everyone sat down heavily. It was to much first Serena then Kit and now this.
Suddenly Raye stiffened and said "I feel an evil force nearby. It's coming from the gardens".
"Sere" Kit yelled and ran towards the gardens the others on her heels.
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Serena sat on a bench. As the tears fell from her eyes she angrily dried them. She hated to cry it was a show of weakness. She heard crackling laughter above her. Full of malice and darkness. It was very familiar. She jumped to her feet and looked up. Floating above her was a woman her age. She had blood-red hair with black streaks in it. Her orange-red eyes were blazing with fire and her mouth was curved in a cruel smile.
"It's good to see you again Serenity" she said
Serena replied "To bad I can't say the same Blaze".
Serena never noticed the others had joined them.
"Now Serenity is that any way to talk to an old friend" Blaze said repremendingly.
"We were never friends Blaze rivals yes friends no." Serena snapped.
"Oh drop the Illusion" Blaze said.
"What are you talking about" Serenity bit out.
"The act. The farce you put on. I know the truth. They don't but I do. They have no idea about the things you've done. Not even Kittyana your precious little sister knows. No one even knows how you father really died." Blaze said threateningly.
Serenity paled and hissed "Shut up."
Blaze laughed "Why are you ashamed of your sordid past? Come on Serenity we both know you're not what you pretend to be. Nice and sweet even with the gothic look you got going now. Why not drop the illusion?" Blaze said deliberately mocking her.
"Shut up" Serena yelled.
"Why does the truth hurt? Do you remember all the pain you inflicted? The way you were feared and respected? Do you remember?" Blaze demanded.
"YES and I wish I didn't. That wasn't me. I was young and confused. That was never the real me." Serena yelled.
Blaze laughed "Oh you are deluding yourself next thing you know you'll be telling me about how this is the real you" Blaze said and motioned towards her clothes.
"You know it was. You loved the rush and excitement. The danger and the havoc you caused. Drop the illusion admit it that was the real you" Blaze taunted.
Serena hung her head then lifted it. Something was different now. Her eye's held something new in them. Her eye's showed nothing of what she felt except self-disgust and a coldness that could freeze you in your tracks. Her eye's held a look that showed she was capable of anything.
"You know what Blaze your right. That was how I was but I'm not anymore. I am who I am I'm not who I was." Serena said icily.
"How can you say that when you don't even know who you are. I'm surprised at you Serenity you've gone weak. It must be from hanging around mortals for so long. I do believe I'm going to have to dispose of you now" Blaze said
Serena smirked "Not very likely" was her reply then they both fell into fighting stances.
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Okay I wrote this a while back and decided to post it here be kind its one of my first works. All the characters are out of character. ja ne!
Where do we begin to get clean again Can we get clean again. -3eb
Serena walked into her apartment. No one knew she had it. She went to the phone and pushed the speed dial. She waited until someone picked up. "Kit hey I'm glad I caught you. Yeah I already faxed the papers. Look I'm coming back. No there's no problem. Aunt Irene and Uncle Ken are great but I want to go back. I miss you. I miss having a sister. I'm tired of pretending. I hate everyone thinking I'm some stupid, clumsy, ditzy, air headed 16 years old. I'm not. Yeah I know I'm the one who chose to let them think that but I'm sick of it. Its time Kit. I'm coming back. Fine. I'll see you tomorrow. Bye" Serena hung up the phone. She looked around the apartment. She noted the computer and its accessories. All state of the art. The desk piled with folders and papers placed organized. She knew this would be the last time she saw her apartment for a long time. Her haven. Her escape from everyone and everything. She left locking the door behind her.
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"Aunt Irene, Uncle Ken we have to talk" Serena said. Her aunt and uncle froze she never called them that. She usually called them Mom and Dad. She must have something serious to discuss they thought. Sammy was out of the house as was Luna so Serena was free to speak her mind.
"Yes sweetheart" her aunt asked.
"I'm going back. My flight leaves at 8:00 and I'm packed. Thank you for taking care of me for so long. But its time. I'll miss you terribly but I have to go." Serena said.
Irene nodded understanding though tears were in her eyes. Her uncle took it badly.
"No I refuse to accept this you are not going" he exclaimed.
"It is already decided. Kit knows and agrees. It is already done there is no turning back." She said icily then hugged them both and kissed their cheeks. A honk came from outside. "That's my cab. Do me a favor if anyone asks for me tell them nothing. Especially not my friends. Act as if you don't even know who I am." Then she turned and left.
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As Serena got off the plane she looked around. It wasn't hard to find Kit all she had to do was look for a face the same as her own. She walked up to Kit and said " Lets go ".
Kit raised an eyebrow " And your luggage" she asked.
"It's in my interdimenisinal pocket space" Serena answered and they left.
As they got in the sleek black Mercedes Kit asked "So what triggered this urge to come home? Won't the scouts need you?"
"No they don't need me they made that perfectly clear" Serena said bitterly.
*Flashback*
" Serena you idiot can't you do anything right? " Raye screeched.
"Yes you almost got Jupiter and Uranus killed " Amy said her eyes as icy as her bubbles.
"Yeah can't you ever be on time " Neptune yelled.
"Or not klutz out" Venus said coldly. Jupiter and Uranus said nothing. They just gazed at her through disappointed eyes. Darien was worse. He wouldn't even look at her and didn't bother to defend her.
"Do you all feel this way" she asked in a calm, cool voice. Neither her voice nor her face betrayed the hurt and jumble of emotions inside.
"YES" they all said then exchanged confused glances. For a moment no one spoke then Serena tore her locket off her bow. She was instantly de- transformed.
"Ok then" she said and threw the locket at Raye's feet. "It's your. Do what you will with it. May it bring you better luck than it did me." Serena said then calmly and gracefully walked away never looking back.
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Serena shook the memory away. She gave Kit a smile.
"Why don't we show the Business world what Serenity and Kittyana Silver can do when their together" Serena said.
Kit smiled "You've been gone to long. What's it been 4 years the business only started when we were 12."
Serena smiled sadly " To bad dad died soon after and couldn't cover for us that it was his "She said.
"It's a good thing Uncle Ken did." Kit said.
Serena smiled bitterly "Only I had to go live with them " she stated and looked out the window. She realized they had arrived at the mansion. She got out and gazed at it. "I'm finally home " she breathed out.
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Illusion part 2
Where do we begin. To get clean again. Can we get clean again. - 3eb
1 year later.
" So you and Matt are serious" Kit asked and Serena blushed and nodded.
"So what's he like in bed " Kit asked smiling slyly.
"Kit" Serena exclaimed turning redder.
Kit rolled her eyes. "Our rooms are attached. I hear every word. Oh Matt don't stop pant pant That feels so good. Oh. I thought I was going to hurl. " Kit said.
"Actually he is better than Darien even Seyia. He's even better than Alex who was a weird fuck." Serena mused out loud and smiled at Kit's shocked expression.
Finally Kit regained her ability to speak. "Whatever happened to not dating employees" Kit asked.
"We don't date we fuck there's a difference" Serena had a serene look on her face.
Kit stared then started to laugh. "It's always the smart and quiet ones" she muttered throwing her hands up. Matt was a weird one. He had silver- blue hair and steel blue eyes. He appeared around 23 years old. One day he had woken up in a home he owned but didn't remember. He had no memory of anything. As if he had barely begun to live at that moment. He worked in the company they ran. He was head of the public relations office. It was weird but interesting. Their relationship was recent and more of a needing someone thing than love. Sure she loved Matt.....as a friend. Not that she was going to tell him. Over the past year Kit and she had taken the world by storm. They were literally the talk of everywhere. It wasn't only in the business world either. Serena had tried a bit of acting and had meet Jed another of her few close friends. He was nice and a bit goofy. He was fun to hang out with. Serena had also written a book. It was the first in a series. It was a story about 5 girls from the moon. It told of their life and death on the moon in the first book. The rest were going to tell of their lives on earth. Their were slight changes to the story just in case one of the girls got one of the books. This was how she met Zach another of her friends. Zach owned the publishing company she had been published with. With some help from her he had expanded and was now sought after. She was now co-owner of a publishing company for aspiring young authors. Then their was Nathan who owned the restaurant she loved to eat at. He was nice and sweet but had some weird obsession with the stars. She had made new friends even though she still missed her old ones. I doubt they miss me though she thought bitterly. Other than the few moments she thought of them life was good.
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Kit was uneasy. Sure she teased Serena about Matt but she couldn't help but worry. Serena was destined to be with Darien. Their life and death on the moon had proved that. Sure she liked Matt but she liked Darien more. It didn't help that Serena wouldn't tell her what had happened. It had been a year already and she still didn't know. When Serena had been forced to go to Japan Kit had felt as if a part of her was being torn away. She would have gone also except she had to work on the company. The work soon proved to be too much for her and she needed Serena's help. She secretly bought the apartment in Japan and sent Serena the keys. She had stocked the apartment with all Serena would need. No one had known about it not even her uncle and aunt. Whatever had happened in Japan had changed Serena. She closed herself off now. She kept to herself and she hardly showed what she was feeling and thinking. She never talked to her anymore. Kit was worried.
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1 year later
"Um Sere we need to talk" Matt said as he walked in her office. She held up a finger and mouthed one moment. Then continued her phone conversation.
"Look you said the material would be here today. Guess what its not. What are you going to do about that? " Serena was saying.
"I want to break up" Matt blurted out. Serena turned back to him wide-eyed.
"Get the stuff here by 5:00 or you're fired" she snapped into the phone and hung up.
"Go on" Serena said coldly to Matt. He shivered inside her voice was so cold.
"Look Sere lately I've been having weird dreams. They started a bit after reading your books. The dreams are so weird and vivid. I think they are about my past. I remember a love for a blonde girl. She looked a lot like you but she wasn't you. I don't know I feel like she's out there and I have to find her." Matt said.
Serena's face softened and she asked "What do you remember from these dreams?"
Matt looked at her and said "Only a name. Mina and something about Venus" Serena paled and but said nothing.
Illusion part 3
Where do we begin to get clean again. Can we get clean again. - 3eb
What do you remember from these dreams". Matt looked at her and said "Only a name. Mina and something about Venus." Serena paled but said nothing. Interesting she thought then looked him in the eyes.
"Does the name Malachite ring any bells" she asked.
A glazed look came to his eyes. "It's coming back. Oh lord what have I done. "He said as the memories came rushing back. A thought occurred to Serena. If he was Malachite then maybe... No they couldn't be could they? She left Matt to his memories on a quest of her own. She went to visit Nathan. Only she went as Princess Serenity.
"Nephrite" she said softly and he stared.
"Your one of the girls from my dream." she said shakily. "
So it is you " Serena said and powered down.
"Sere!!" he exclaimed surprised.
"So how much do you remember" she asked.
"Not much. Just some vague pictures and a beautiful brown haired girl. She wore what looked like a green sailor suit" Nate replied.
"Cool. Here these will help." she said handing him a stack of books out of nowhere. Well really she pulled them out of her pocket-space. At the look on his face she said "Don't ask" Then she turned to leave. Suddenly she turned around and said "Oh by the way the girl in your dreams the one you love. Her name's Lita. " Then she left Nate to his memories. Two down two to go she thought. She did Jed next. He was going to be fun. She got into his apartment via teleportation. When she had turned 18 her powers had increased and she could now do a lot of neat stuff. He was in his room obviously asleep. He was murmuring to himself.
"Don't leave my raven-haired fire goddess "
Serena almost cracked up. He was dreaming of Raye. Fire Goddess got to remember that one for the teasing to come.
"Jadeite" she said both out loud and in his head. Jadeite awoke to the sight of Princess Serenity.
"Princess Serenity but aren't you dead" he asked looking bewildered.
Serena laughed "Yup you're definitely Jadeite" she said and powered down.
"Ren!!" he exclaimed surprised.
"So dreaming about Raye I see" She teased him and he flushed embarrassed.
She eyed him curiously "How much do you remember" she asked.
"A little not much. I remember you and Raye and Darien uh I mean Endymion. "Jed said.
"This will help" she said once again pulling a stack of books out of thin air. He stared and she said "Catch ya later"
"Where are you going" he asked.
"I'm off to see the wizard the wonderful wizard of Oz" she said jokingly then teleported away. She reappeared right in front of Zach. He didn't even look surprised.
"Hi Zoiycite" she said
Zach replied "Serenity"
Serena grinned. "Let me guess you've already read the books and you've had the dreams. So you already remember. Give me the scoop do you still have the hots for Amy or what" she asked.
Zach blushed and Serena's gin grew. "So where are they... the scout I mean." Zach asked.
Serena's grin faded and she examined her hands. "I don't know. They're far away from me." she said.
"You're lying. You know exactly where they are " Zach said.
"So what? I don't care. I'm not the same anymore. Just drop the subject " Serena said.
"I will not drop it. You are the same. That was who you were underneath. It was always the true you." Zach said.
Serena gave a bitter smile. "I am who I am I'm not who I was" she told him then she teleported away.
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Illusion Part 4
2 years later
Serena was in a conference. Shortly after discovering the generals she had changed her image. She had cropped her hair short and dyed it black. She had also had her eyebrow and belly button pierced. Everyone was used to her way of dressing now. Her hair had grown shoulder-length but was still black. She had also added blue and purple streaks in it. As the conference went on she felt uneasy. Something was going to happen but what?
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"We have to think of a way to get them together again Malachite said.
The generals were having a meeting in their true form.
"In case you forgot we don't know where the others are and we don't know why they parted" Nephrite said.
"I bet Kit knows and is willing to say" Zoicite said.
"Even if she does know what do you propose we do send an engraved invitation. Invite them to stay at Serena's as if she had sent for them" Jadeite said sarcastically.
All the generals exchanged looks.
"Sometimes you're not entirely stupid" Nephrite informed him.
High praise from Nephrite. Jadeite rolled his eyes and stuck out his tongue at Nephrite who stuck his out back. Malachite and Zoicite sweat dropped.
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Raye went and got her mail. She didn't expect anything special just junk mail. So she was surprised when she found a thick cream envelope waiting for her. Their was no return address. Curious she opened it. Inside was a letter she quickly read it over. Then read it again and again. It was from Serena finally after 4 years. Serena had written. She pulled out her scout communicator and pushed the all-call button.
"Everyone come to the temple" was all she said.
Then she sat down and waited anxiously. They had all given up hope of ever hearing from Serena again. After she left it was as if she ever existed. Her parents had denied ever having a daughter. When pressed further they had claimed they had no idea who Serena was and kicked them out. Shortly after that the team had slowly started to break up. They hardly saw each other now. Slowly now one by one they started to arrive. Raye said nothing. The last to arrive was Alex.
" This better be good" she declared as she walked in.
Michelle put a soothing hand on her arm and said "Be nice".
Alex calmed a bit.
Raye began "I got a letter today-"
Alex cut her off. "You called us because of your mail"
Raye glared at her and said "As I was saying I got a letter today....from Serena"
Everyone got quiet then Darien said "Let me see it"
Raye handed it to him and everyone crowded around him. Darien began to read out loud.
My dearest friends,
Over the years I have missed you terribly. I think it is time we put the past away and move on. I cannot go to you at the moment so I ask you to come to me. I apologize for not having written sooner but I was terribly busy and was unsure of how you would feel. I hope you are no longer angry with me and take the olive branch I am extending. I have missed you and do not wish to lose the friendship we have had for more than a thousand years. Enclosed are seven plane tickets and a set of directions. I will unfortunately not be able to meet you when your plane comes in if you chose to come.
You friend always through thick and thin,
Serena
Everyone got quiet then Lita said "So what are we waiting for let's go pack". Everyone shouted their affirmatives and rushed off to pack. They were finally going to get to apologize for their behavior 4 years ago. Never again would they doubt their princess. Never again. It was a vow they made years ago.
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Pluto watched from the gate of time. She smiled to herself. Finally everything was happening as it should. The one good thing she had to say about her job was it was better than the soap operas they showed on daytime TV. Especially Darien and Serena's lives. Sometimes it seemed as if Darien never learned from his mistakes. Susan constantly found herself yelling at him as she watched. She sighed. Damn I need a life she thought as continued to watch everything unfold.
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Serena answered the door. She was surprised to see all 4 of the generals standing there.
"Hey guys what's up" she asked.
"We just dropped by to see if you were doing anything" Zach said.
"Nah you guys know today is mine and Kits off day." Serena said.
"So what were you going to do today" Matt asked.
"Nothing really we were just going to hang around and watch some rented movies. You guys want to join us?" Serena asked
"What movie?" Nate asked.
"Blade" Serena replied ushering them in.
"The one about he vampires? Cool I'm in. Did I ever tell you guys about how I almost got a part in that movie" Jed said in his goofy way as Serena led them to the living room.
Serena smiled and said "Can it Jed".
As they sat down Kit popped in the movie. Then suddenly shot to her feet "Oh I left the popcorn in the kitchen. I'll be right back" then ran from the room. On her way to the kitchen the doorbell rang. Surprised that because she didn't expect anyone she opened the door. Their on her doorstep were 6 women and a man. She stared at them and they stared back. She wondered why they seemed familiar.
"Serena" the man said and enveloped her in a huge hug. At first she felt a twinge of amusement then a little anger as she realized who they must be. She pushed him off.
"Get the fuck off me. I don't know who the hell you are but if you don't let go I'm going to sue your ass" Kit snapped.
He let go of her and now they all stared at her in confusion. Kit heard footsteps coming in her direction and cursed inwardly. Serena must have come to check what was taking so long.
"Hey Kit what happened with the popcorn the guys-" Serena broke off when she saw who was at the door. She stared shocked as did the scouts and Darien. Here stood Serena with shoulder-length Black hair that had purple and blue streaks in it. Here stood their Princess wearing a black halter top and Black bellbottom jeans. Here stood their Serena with a pierced eyebrow and bellybutton. She had a sort of gothic look going for her.
She just stood their stunned then asked harshly "What the hell are you doing here"
Amy answered tentavily "You invited us".
Serena closed her eyes and prayed for patience it didn't come. She exploded
"Nate, Matt, Zach, and Jed get your sorry asses over here now" she yelled. The four came looking a bit sheepish.
"Um yeah" they all asked together nervously
. "What the hell did you guys do" Serena asked icily.
"We just gave you a push in the right direction" Nate said eyeing Lita who blushed lightly. She had hearts in her eyes and we all know what she was thinking "He looks like my old boyfriend" which was true he was her old boyfriend.
"A push in the right direction I'll give you a push in the right direction" Serena growled and began to stalk over to him. He began to back away slowly cursing himself for answering.
Kit blocked Serena's way. "Calm down Sere maybe it's for the best. This way you can work out whatever happened 4 years ago"
Serena whirled on her. "You were in on this to of course that's the only way they could have ever located the scouts. Damnit Kit how could you" Serena turned and fled the room and they all heard the kitchen door slam behind her.
"That could have gone so much better" Jed muttered and Kit gave a small smile to the stunned people at the door.
"Won't you come in" she asked and then turned leading them to the living room.
"Guess we won't be watching the movie after all" Jed grumbled and Nephrite smacked him over the head.
"Shouldn't we go after her" Darien asked
Kit said "Nah she'll be in the gardens till she cools down. Well here I am being rude I haven't even introduced myself. I'm Kit Serena's twin sister. You probably don't remember me from the Silver Millennium I wasn't around very much. You see my mother and father did not marry for love it was arranged because of the need to make an alliance between their kingdoms. We were on the verge of war but the marriage stopped that. When I was 5 I was forced to leave and go live with my father. I was to rule his kingdom which is in another galaxy in case you're wondering. I didn't get to see Serena as much as we would have liked but we were still very close. I was reborn along with you guys and I died at about the same time. I had come for the engagement party and before arriving ran into people I thought were friends and ended up with a sword through my chest." Kit said glaring at Matt who held up his hands in defeat.
"How many times do I have to apologize? It wasn't my fault I was totally under Beryl's control" he muttered.
The scouts and Darien stared at him.
"Who are you guys" they finally asked.
"Before we show you just remember we're on the right side now. We were just brainwashed before." Zoicite said
Then they showed them their true forms. Everyone sat down heavily. It was to much first Serena then Kit and now this.
Suddenly Raye stiffened and said "I feel an evil force nearby. It's coming from the gardens".
"Sere" Kit yelled and ran towards the gardens the others on her heels.
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Serena sat on a bench. As the tears fell from her eyes she angrily dried them. She hated to cry it was a show of weakness. She heard crackling laughter above her. Full of malice and darkness. It was very familiar. She jumped to her feet and looked up. Floating above her was a woman her age. She had blood-red hair with black streaks in it. Her orange-red eyes were blazing with fire and her mouth was curved in a cruel smile.
"It's good to see you again Serenity" she said
Serena replied "To bad I can't say the same Blaze".
Serena never noticed the others had joined them.
"Now Serenity is that any way to talk to an old friend" Blaze said repremendingly.
"We were never friends Blaze rivals yes friends no." Serena snapped.
"Oh drop the Illusion" Blaze said.
"What are you talking about" Serenity bit out.
"The act. The farce you put on. I know the truth. They don't but I do. They have no idea about the things you've done. Not even Kittyana your precious little sister knows. No one even knows how you father really died." Blaze said threateningly.
Serenity paled and hissed "Shut up."
Blaze laughed "Why are you ashamed of your sordid past? Come on Serenity we both know you're not what you pretend to be. Nice and sweet even with the gothic look you got going now. Why not drop the illusion?" Blaze said deliberately mocking her.
"Shut up" Serena yelled.
"Why does the truth hurt? Do you remember all the pain you inflicted? The way you were feared and respected? Do you remember?" Blaze demanded.
"YES and I wish I didn't. That wasn't me. I was young and confused. That was never the real me." Serena yelled.
Blaze laughed "Oh you are deluding yourself next thing you know you'll be telling me about how this is the real you" Blaze said and motioned towards her clothes.
"You know it was. You loved the rush and excitement. The danger and the havoc you caused. Drop the illusion admit it that was the real you" Blaze taunted.
Serena hung her head then lifted it. Something was different now. Her eye's held something new in them. Her eye's showed nothing of what she felt except self-disgust and a coldness that could freeze you in your tracks. Her eye's held a look that showed she was capable of anything.
"You know what Blaze your right. That was how I was but I'm not anymore. I am who I am I'm not who I was." Serena said icily.
"How can you say that when you don't even know who you are. I'm surprised at you Serenity you've gone weak. It must be from hanging around mortals for so long. I do believe I'm going to have to dispose of you now" Blaze said
Serena smirked "Not very likely" was her reply then they both fell into fighting stances.
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