I Feel Better Now

By Crazy4Cocopuffs


WARNING: This is my first attempt at fanfics. If you want to review, review, put please no flames.


Rini was walking slowly down the stairway. When she heard a high-pitched annoying laugh, she paused, just out of view. Sammy was downstairs talking, or rather flirting, with his friend Mika. Deciding that she didn't want to see Sammy make a fool out of himself, she sighed quietly and walked silently back up the stairs.

'Wonder how I canget outnow?' She thought to herself, pushing the bathroom door open and closing it behind her. Listening to make sure no one was nearby, she walked over to the bathroom window and threw it open. But just when she had one foot out of the window and was pulling the other up, the door burst open and Serena walked in.

"RINI! What do you think you're doing?" Serena shouted at her, grabbing her hand and pulling her back into the house.

"Umm... I'm going for a walk?" Rini suggested weakly, know that she was caught.

Serena sat Rini down on the edge of the tub and stood in front of her. "Wanna try that excuse again?" She asked, trying to read Rini's expression.

Rini looked into Serena's eyes and saw the concern and worry that rested there. Tired of being everyone's problem, she exploded. "FINE! You wanna know what's going on, I'll tell you! I'm sick of it! I'm sick of being the one that's always kidnapped and always in danger! And I'm SO SICK of not being able to do anything to defend my self! Why should I have to put the ones I love in danger because I CAN'T SAVE MYSELF?" She nearly screamed the last part, then collapsed in broken sobs.

Serena was shocked by the outburst, but she still reached and pulled Rini to her, holing her close. They rocked back and forth, Serena whispering the whole time "It's okay, Rini. It's not your fault. You're stronger than you think."

Eventually, Serena noticed that Rini's sobs had disappeared. Looking down, she saw that the girl was fast asleep. With a small smile, she picked up Rini and carried her to her own room. Pulling back the cover on her bed, Serena laid Rini down and covered her. Then she sat on the bed next to Rini and said, "You don't know this yet, Small Lady, but I am your mother. I know you hate me and I'm sorry for that, but I had hoped that you would talk to me. I'm sorry that you couldn't but I understand and I AM going to help you. Never fear, darling. I'll make this better. I love you." She kissed Rini's forehead and stood up, leaving the room.

Little did she know that Rini was still awake. While she didn't hear Serena's whole speech, she heard her say "Never fear..." and felt the gentle kiss that was placed on her forehead before she'd left. 'She's so worried. I'll try to do better, Serena. I promise. I love you too.' Those were her last thoughts as she drifted off to sleep.

Downstairs, Serena reached for the phone and dialed a familiar phone number, praying that her friend was home. After four rings, Raye finally answered.

"Hello, Cherry Hill Shrine, Raye speaking."

"Raye? It's Serena. I wanted to ask you for a favor...a big favor."

"Sure, Rena. What's up?"

"Can I use the exercise room at the shrine tomorrow? If there's no classes or anything."

"Yeah, it's free. What are you planning, Meatball Head?"

"I want to teach Rini a few self defense moves." sigh "Rini's worried about us getting hurt defendind her. She actually blew up at me tonight."

"WHAT! What happened?"

"I caught her sneaking out the bathroom window. I don't know if she was running away or what, she had no bags, but she was definitely trying to go somewhere and I don't know if she was planning to come back."

"Where is she now?"

"She's in my room, sleeping. I don't know what to do, Raye. I can't loose her, not after what we've been through."

pause "Does she know?"

"That I'm her mother? No. She may suspect i, but she doesn't know for sure."

"Are you going to tell her?"

"Yeah. I think so."

"When?"

"Soon. When she can handle it. She's under so much pressure right now that I don't want to overload her. She needs time to process all of this."

silence

"Raye?"

silence

"RAYE?"

"I'm just trying to remember when you grew a brain, Meatball Head. "

"Around the same time that you lost yours."

"Dweeb!"

"Bossy!"

"Dunce!"

"Jerk!"

"Double Jerk!"

"Triple Jerk! Ha! I win!"

"Bye Serena."

"Bye Raye."

Serena hung the phone up and glanced at the nearby clock. The time said 10:13pm. Serena yawned, tired from a long day of school, detention, and monster fighting. 'I'm going to go to bed. I don't think I can stand upright for much longer.' she thought as she climbed the stairs and entered her bedroom. Luckily for her, Rini had rolled to the far side of the bed, leaving plenty of room for Serena. After changing into her pink bunny print pajamas, Serena took her hair down and slid into bed.

Leaning across the small distance, Serena kissed Rini on the cheek and whispered, "Sweet dreams." before laying her hear on her pillow and closing her eyes.

To Be Continued.
Short, I know. But I like it. I'll update ASAP.