It wasn't supposed to happen like this.

A split second of the Phages' triumphant leer and the warmth of a hand transmuted through the fabric of Serena's sweater.

"Odango!" Two voices seemed to cry in unison.

Serena's crystal clear blue eyes widened. She wanted to cry out- she wanted to do something other than watch in mute horror as her future crumbled apart before her. The second wave of the attack seared deep into Darien's body, his outstretched hand flung out to her.

There was blood...oh so much blood. Her hand fumbled for the locket, her mind stumbling for the words to free her inner self. That other stronger self. If she didn't-if she didn't reach him in time...

"Odango!" This time, she registered only Seiya's voice and Seiya's face hovering over her, slowly fading. . . fading into blackness.

-TBC..-

Disclaimer: Naoko Takeuchi-sama is the amazing creator of the SM world and chars, I'm just playing in her sandbox.

AN: yes, 'tis short. While canon Mamoru/DarienxUsagi/Serena is great; I've a soft spot for SeiyaxUsagi and wanted to try my hand at writing a fic for them. Thanks for checking it out :)

Please no flames.

Reviews always appreciated :)