Quick Notes: This story is based on the episode "Awaken, Sleeping Beauty! Mamoru's Difficulties!" It is episode 62(Sailor Moon R) in the english version and episode 69 in the japanese version. This story takes place in the park when Darien speeds off on his motorcycle with a brunette as a passenger.

Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon or any of the characters. Do I really have to say this? That's why it's on a fanfiction site. This whole story is from the figment of my imagination.

CHAPTER 1 - Crashing Down

\At the park\

She was never the same after that day. She stood in the same spot for hours with her hands clasped together not bothering to wipe the tears off her cheeks. The unstoppable tears kept flowing and the ache in her heart refused to cease its throbbing. How could he do this to her? How could he be so cruel and uncaring?

"Who is she Darien?" The brunette stranger had asked curiously. "Just some girl I know." Darien replied as he hastily took his eyes off Serena and he revved his engine and quickly sped off as the light turned green. She watched as he sped away on his motorcycle with the brunette who had his arms wrapped around him from behind. She thought she literally felt her heart break. She wondered if she had known a month ago that her world would come crashing down so suddenly, would she still go through with this heartache?

"Oh Darien..." Serena whispered quietly. The other girls stood motionless behind Serena, none knowing quite what to say to comfort her. "What a jerk!" Lita shouted loudly after them, but it was too late. They were too far away to hear her.

Serena felt a gentle hand on her shoulder followed by the sound of Rei's voice. "Serena...you don't deserve that." She heard the sound of the rest of the girls agreeing. Serena kept her head down and refused to look up. She was grateful that the other girls were there for her and did their best to comfort her, but that wasn't bringing Darien back to her.

She sighed deeply, the agony so apparent in her posture, her face, and her voice. "I appreciate everything you guys...but please, I just need to be alone." Lita, Mina, Ami, and Rei stood unmoving for a few moments watching their dear friend as she stood hunched in the same spot that she had spotted Darien on his motorcycle. All four looked at each other and nodded reluctantly as they somberly headed home hoping with all their hearts that Serena would be alright.

\At Rei's temple\

There was a loud thud as Lita slammed down her tea cup. "How dare he!!" Rei nodded in agreement. "The nerve of that guy!" Ami didn't look up from the floor. "Still, I think it's rather odd for Darien to act this way. We all saw how happy they were just a couple weeks ago." Mina sighed and said, "Amy's right. There's got to be a reason why Darien's acting this way. It's so sudden don't you think?" It was silent for a while as each one of them thought of Serena alone in the park unmoving along with the expression on her face - an expression of deep agony.

Rei's thoughts reverted to the times when she was interested in Darien. She remembered their dates and their conversations and the time they took a boat ride on the lake. Rei recalled the butterflies she felt in her stomach everytime she looked up to meet his eyes. Yet out of all those times, Rei could not remember when Darien had ever looked at her the way she had caught him looking at Serena after offically announcing that they were a couple. It was a look of complete contentment and a look that Rei was sure every girl wanted from the one they loved. Although she no longer had feelings for Darien, Rei could not help but feel jealous at the time. It wasn't often that people could find a love like the one Darien and Serena shared. That was exactly why Rei couldn't believe what had just happened. She knew Darien loved Serena. So why was he treating her so badly?

\At the park\

Luna had no idea how long they had been at the park. She knew Serena wanted to be alone, but she just couldn't bear to leave her all by herself. She concealed herself behind the bushes as she watched Serena sobbing alone. Strangers and passerbys walked by glancing at her wondering what was wrong, but none stopping to offer comfort. Luna knew that even if someone did offer comfort, Serena would just refuse anyway. Her sholders sagged and shook as she wept uncontrollably, her head hung and her arms wrapped around herself. It was a sorrowful sight to behold and one that Luna would never forget. It was no longer daytime and Luna could tell that night was approaching. Finally, Luna made her way to Serena and rubbed herself against Serena's legs. Luna looked up into Serena's face clearly displaying her pain-filled and swollen eyes. "Come on dear, let's get you home." Luna said gently, hoping that Serena would comply. Serena continued to stare at the pavement, her tears leaving tiny wet circles on the ground. Luna was about to repeat what she said when Serena weakly nodded. Together, they made the slow walk home with heavy hearts.

\During lunch time between classes\

"Serena...? Serenaaaaa?" Molly waved a hand in front of Serena's face, but there was no reaction. Her eyes didn't even glance up, but continued to stare at the ground. Molly glanced down, but saw nothing interesting. This is weird. I've seen Serena spaced out before, usually during class, but never like this. "Oh, Molly. I'm sorry. What was that you said?" Serena finally looked up from the ground. "Serena, you haven't touched your lunch." Molly couldn't help but notice Serena's favourite food not being devoured. The Serena that Molly knew would've made that food disappear like it was a magic trick. "Oh...I'm not that hungry." Serena replied as she covered her food with the lid. Molly's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. Serena not hungry?? Was the world coming to an end?

"Serena." Molly was determined to know what was going on. She waited for Serena to look at her and pay attention. "Serena." Molly called her name again and waited. "Serena!" Molly said a little louder, almost yelling. Serena's head shot up and she finally faced Molly. "Look," Molly began as she looked at Serena with compassion. "You know you're my best friend and I would do anything for you. I can't bear to see you like this. Please, tell me what's going on so I can help you."

Molly waited for an answer, but to her dismay, Serena's eyes only began filling up with tears. "I wish there was something that could be done Molly, but I've tried and nothing can help." Molly waited for Serena to continue, but her sobbing didn't allow her to get any words in. "Nothing can help what?" Molly prompted. Serena took a deep breath and hastily wiped her eyes with the back of her hand. "Darien hates me." Serena began to sob once again as if that sentence was a blade slicing right through her heart. Serena knew that no matter how many times she said it, it would always hurt and it would never sink in.

Molly looked at her in disbelief. "I don't believe that Serena. Maybe it's just all a misunderstanding." Serena wiped her eyes yet again and attempted to stop her crying. "It was hard for me to believe at first too. But believe me, I've tried to talk to him. He won't even give me the time of day."

Molly could see that Serena's hands were now curled into fists and her face scrunched up in anguish. "He straight out told me that he didn't want to see me anymore. I remember his exact words when I went over to his apartment to apologize even though I didn't know what I did wrong." Serena's voice wavered as she said,"He told me 'I just don't have the same feelings for you anymore.' After that, I left his apartment and I walked home really really slow. You know why? So that if he decided to run after me, I wouldn't have gone too far." Molly placed a gentle hand on Serena's back and allowed her to continue.

In a whisper that Molly had to listen carefully to hear, Serena added, "But he never came after me."

Molly enveloped Serena into a hug as best as she could hoping that it would console Serena even just a little. "Oh Serena. Everything will be alright. Don't worry." Molly knew that she really no idea if that were true, but she said it anyway. "I hope so Molly," Serena said quietly. "Because my world is crashing down and I feel like I'm going to crash down too."

Author's Note: Thanks so much for reading! Please feel free to let me know what you think. Suggestions and such are welcome! If needed, my email is missd735yahoo.ca