Serena's aunt passes away and wants to attend the funeral but is afraid she'd might come across her jealous cousin, Raye who tries to steel the spotlight. So Darien tags along to help comfort Serena. Will Raye try to steel Darien away too?

Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon. Never have, never will. But I would like to own Darien though. evil smile

A blonde girl walks to a mailbox in front of her house. She slowly looks through the mail to see the names on each sealed envelope. She comes across on that read:

The Hino Family

954 Sugar Plum Rd.

Hiroshima, Japan 4543

"Hmm, we haven't gotten mail from them for a long time. She opened the door and walked into the house. "Mom! Dad!" She called out.

"Yes, Serena?" Her dad said. "We got mail from Aunt Caroline and Uncle Ben!"

"Hmm... It's sure been a while, I wonder what they want?"

"Yeah, that's what I was thinking" She said as she handed her mom the letter.

"Hey! What's goin on?" A sandy haired boy said running down the stairs. Ken put a finger to his lips, signaling the boy to be quiet. Ilene finally opened the letter. As she read it, her face frowned slightly. "What is it mom?" Serena asked.

Tears threatened Ilene's eyes. "It's Caroline."

"What about Aunt Caroline?" the boy asked.

"She passed away, from cancer" the blue haired woman choked out.

There was an uncomfortable silence in the room. "I'm going to see Darien." Serena said quickly then went out the house. The family would have preferred Serena to stay and to help her mother to cope with the lost, but they understood what was going on.

Caroline was one of the relatives who were close to Serena. She also was practically the only one who didn't criticize her, and Serena loved her for that.

A few minutes later, Serena finally reached Darien's apartment. She knocked on the door a few times and stood there with her head drooping down.

When Darien opened the door and saw Serena, a smile automatically came across his face until he noticed that she wasn't her usual bouncy self. He instantly became worried about her. "Serena, are you okay?" He asked softly. His only response was a nod. He took her hand and led her inside. They sat on the couch. "What is it Sere? Tell me."

Serena looked up at him, then back down to the floor. "It's my aunt. She died."

"I'm sorry Sere" "It's okay." She sighed and leaned back and let out a sigh. "I don't know if I'm going to the funeral though. I WANT to but..." She paused. "But what?"

"It's my cousin. We don't really get along. I want to be able to get along with her, but it seems like SHE doesn't want to get along with ME." Tears began to trickle down her cheek, "She hates me!" She said as she threw herself into his arms. "Sere, I'm sure she doesn't hate you." He said, stroking her back, "She does, Darien!"

"Okay, how bout I come with you?" He asked.

"Oh will you?" She asked while drying her eyes.

"Yeah, I want to meet this cousin of yours. When is it?

"Umm, I didn't stay at home long enough to find out. But I know it's going to be in Hiroshima."

"Okay, so we'll go talk to your parents about me going with you, kay?"

"Oh thank you, Darien!" Serena threw her self back in his arms and hugged his neck, thankful that she wouldn't have to face her cousin alone.

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