Dear readers: I would like to present you with my first fan-fic. I hope you all enjoy reading it as I have writing it. Please R&R and tell me what you think. Any kind of criticism will do and will be greatly appreciated.

Summary

Nothing in life is every truly what it seems to be, nothing can be taken for granted.

Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon or any of its characters.

Liar

Chapter 1

I didn't know which foster house was worse, the one I was currently standing in or the last one I moved out of.

'At least I'm not going to be sleeping on the couch' I mumbled dryly under my breath.

Looking around the room I took in the stuff animals aligned in the shelves dressed in frilly white dresses, and the toys laden near the window. Looking back towards the bed I saw more toys piled on top the pillows.

"What the hell is up with these people and stuff toys?" I muttered as I took in the rest of the room. I guess it wasn't all that bad though, seeing as this was my first time in over 10years I had a room to call my own.

'That's right' I laughed bitterly reminiscing '10 years ago.' That was when everything messed up in my life decided to happen; completely screwing me over and taking a long dive down, all the way to Hells gate.

I was about 6 at the time, and I recall finally being released from a remote hospital a few miles away from the nearest town. The nurses and doctors there were very nice to me during my stay, which I found out to my great surprise for nearly one whole year. It seems that I was in a coma for several months after a surveyor who was doing his regular inspection found me out-cold and bloodied on the highway.

Luckily I was able to recover and wake up from my coma; surprising the majority of the staff workers, nurses and doctors there that had believed I wouldn't pull through. Though even with my healthy body –and healthy appetite to boot, I did manage to sustain some injuries to my head.

I couldn't remember anything, not my family my name where I used to live or even what had happened that day I was busted up left to die on the road; I had amnesia. With nothing but a scrapbook of drawings, a rusted brooch and star locket in my possession they had no other choice but to turn me over to an orphanage.

I was too young to figure out what that meant; all I knew was that I'd be going on a little trip. I was scared at first, but after listening to the stories one of the helpers in the hospital told me I cheered up pretty quickly. Though once I got there I realized there was nothing there that I had ever hoped to see.

"Sorry if the room is sort of small" a voice behind me said snapping me back to the present.

It was my so-called foster mother Ilene by the door. 'The Tsukino residence' I grimaced, my new assigned home -'till they find something wrong with me and decide to throw me back out to social services' I snorted.

"Its fine" I answered truthfully, well as truthful as I could.

The room was tucked neatly up in the attic which I found really cool, and aside from my earlier complaint of the stuff toys that littered the room it was great. The only problem I had with it though was that it really seemed to scream out pink. To the ceilings and the walls, the rugs and curtains and not to mention the whole of the bed, it was all pretty much…pink.

Walking back to the door I grabbed my suitcase and hauled it inside. Reaching into the back pocket of my jeans I flipped open my pocket knife.

From the corner of my eye I saw Ilene jump. 'Well you really can't blame her'. Setting my luggage atop the bed I stared at it smiling softly. Though it was old and most likely liable to fall apart at any given moment without the help of the duck tape wrapped around it, it held a very strong sentimental value to me, remembering the numerous times I had to pack and unpack my stuff in it.

Lifting the knife I peeked a glance at Ilene's face, she seemed nervous. Ignoring her I brought the knife down and cut the binds holding my suitcase together, as my clothes, books and other trinkets spewed out from it. I heard her let out a breath.

"Well" she said as she opened the drapes by the window letting in the sun "I think I'll leave you alone to unpack. Lunch will be ready in a while; I'll have Sammy call you down then."

Before completely leaving the room she added "Serena I want you to know that me and Kenji are really glad to have you join our family." And almost hesitantly she added "About Sammy. Please don't mind him, he's a very stubborn boy and that's just the way he is so don't think that it has anything to do with you. It's just this whole foster thing is still kind of new to him and…"

"Its fine" I answered again before Ilene could finish her sentence.

'Sammy Tsukino' I sighed 'another worry to my already troubled life.' He was Mrs. and Mr. Tsukino's biological son; a small kid, ten-eleven years tops; he had sandy blonde and rich hazel eyes. I would have deemed him a gentle child if it weren't for the fact that every chance he'd get, when he was sure his parents weren't looking, he would shoot death glares straight at me.–Talk about being discreet.

I'm not sure why, but that little kid sure had a bone to pick with me, and it really didn't help any when his father compared his features to mine. Though I have to admit, if it weren't for the fact that I was just another little orphan Annie I would be easily mistaken as a sure family member of the Tsukino family. Especially with my blonde hair and azure eyes to complaint my so-called brother.

Turning my back on her I pulled out a handful of my clothes.

"We really are glad you've joined our family Serena." I heard her say before finally closing the door.

Dumping the pile of clothes back in the suitcase I jumped on the bed sighing as I lay there for awhile; the faint smell of detergent emitting from the covers drifting towards my nose. Shifting to my backside I regarded the ceiling, my only thoughts of was….pink.

"Hello" a voice startled me out of my nap. Looking up I saw a young women with dazzling raven hair which gleamed green in the light.

"So" she said giving me a warm smile as she extended her hand "You must be Serena. My name is Setsuna"

Taking a look around me I wondered where I was; I was inside a car. –'Oh yea' I remembered, rubbing my eyes awake 'It was the nice hospital lady's car; she was driving me to the orphanage thingy.' Regarding the hand in front of me I hesitantly took it and stepped out of the vehicle.

"Where's Hannah?" I asked referring to the old nurse who drove me there.

"She's inside that building over there" Setsuna pointed, a rather large building came to view as we walked to the other side of the street.

"She saw you were sleeping so she went up ahead to sign you in, and asked me to come get you"

"Wait, where are we going?" I asked tugging her arm as we passed by the building.

"Don't worry where headed there too, but it's already noon and I haven't eaten yet." Pausing to pat her belly she looked almost apologetic "I'm kind of hungry right now, aren't you?"

Right on time my stomach let out a little growl.

Giggling she smiled "Well I guess you are too! How about some ice cream, hmm? Sound good?"

I only nodded as I tightened my grip on her hand.

"This sure is good" Setsuna mumbled taking another lick of her ice cream "don't you agree?"

Too absorbed with my treat to give her a full reply, I was content enough to just shake my head yes and continue eating. Walking back towards the building, I saw the old nurse walking out of the door. Running towards the gate I met her halfway as she closed it.

"Hannah" I yelled as I hugged her leg tightly giggling at her surprised look.

"Serena" I heard her breath out "You almost scared my stockings off of me!"

"It's pants Hannah, not stockings!" I corrected "You're Silly"

"Silly? Who are you calling silly hmm?" She smiled as she pulled me in for an embrace.

"You're the silly one here" she laughed

"Now I thought you were still sleeping in the car, where did you run off to huh?"

"I went and bought ice cream with Sss…una….Ssuana…Suna?" I trailed off mumbling. What was her name again I tried to think, as a frown creased my face, hearing footsteps behind me I turned around.

"It's Setsuna" she whispered giving me a wink.

"Right" I smiled turning back to look at Hannah "it was Suna."

Both women shared a look before breaking into a smile as they shook hands.

"Sweetie can you stand over there for a minute; I need to talk with your friend here."

Shaking my head obediently I walked over to the gate, glancing back as I saw both women in deep conversation a serious yet sad look gracing both their faces.

Feeling an eerie sense of being watched I turned around and was surprised to find a set of eyes watching me from one of the windows of the building; blinking it was gone as quickly as it had appeared nothing there but the canvas colored curtains blowing from the breeze. I felt a shiver run down my spine as I remembered the look of intensity the eyes scrutinized me with.

Peering at the window curiously I confirmed there was nothing; no traces of anybody ever having watched me, I wondered if I had imagined it all.

Letting my gaze wander to the rest of the building I noticed that it was really old. Moss covered a portion of the three story high manor; while thick ivy wrapped itself around it, weaving its intricate design. Judging from the tint the building gave off it must have been a rich wine-red before its days of being exposed to the rain sun and snow.

All and all the place was beautiful, and the garden from what her little body would allow her to see was nothing short of exquisite; flowers all in bloom. 'But there was something off about it all' I thought gazing at the tall building once more before my eyes landed on the window from earlier 'something not right.'

Hearing the sound of running water I turned my head to the left and saw a giant fountain; water spraying out of the top, creating a rainbow; transfixed I stared happily at it for what seemed like an hour before I heard the sound of Hannah's pager go off.

"Oh dear" I heard her say as she fished out her pager from her purse "I'm running late I'm needed back at the hospital."

Glancing at the fountain for the last time I skipped towards the two women. "Are we going now Hannah?" I asked staring curiously at her sharp intake of air.

Fumbling she forced on a smile "Serena, darling…you're not coming with me; I'm going back alone."

"Why?" Looking from both women I saw that Hannah was avoiding eye contact with me while the green haired lady just gave me a sympathetic look.

"You're going to stay here" she tried to explain directing my gaze back to the building. "You'll be staying here with Setsuna now."

"Oh" She seemed happy with my answer as if I understood what was happening "Why"

"We're going to help you Serena" Setsuna put in taking the attention away from Hannah; who seemed relieved that no more questions were directed at her.

"Thank you, for your offer Sss…Suana but I don't need your help. I'm fine and besides the people in the hospital already help me."

"Yes the hospital does help a lot of people Serena, but that's not the kind of help I'm talking about. You'll have fun staying here I guarantee it and there are a lot of other children here as well so you can have fun playing with them."

Looking straight at the lady in front of me I still didn't understand a word they were talking about my mind registered the fact that there were also other kids inside the building too. 'So' I thought warily thinking about the incident earlier 'it was probably some kid who was watching me by the window.' Though I didn't dwell on that fact too long as the thought of playing with someone else other than myself intrigued me.

I had to admit even though the hospital itself was fun in some ways with helping the doctors with their patients and nurses with their cleaning it was terribly lonely being the only child there able to play. So thinking about the offer I guess it was some kind of camp and that I'd get to go back to see the hospital soon. Making up my mind I gave them a big smile as I shook my head yes. "When are you coming back for me though Hannah?"

Flapping her lips no sound was audible as she continued to stand there speechless surprised at what I had asked her. Composing herself she looked at me with a sad smile, bending down until she was eye level. "I…Serena, I'm not going to come back." She answered as she got up

"But, how will I come back then?" a fearful note tinged my voice as I grabbed onto her sleeve.

Walking towards her car she replied without stopping "that's just it Serena, you're not coming back." Releasing my hold on her shirt she opened the front door and got in. A sinking feeling gathered at the base of my stomach as I watched her buckle up. Too distraught with my own tears I failed to see hers as it slowly trekked its way down her face. Banging on the door I recoiled back as she honked the car. Setsuna grabbed my shoulders from behind as I struggled out of her grasp.

"Let me go!" I screamed completely terrified at what was going on. 'What did she mean she's not coming back, that I can't go back, she won't come back for me?'

Pulling out of the driveway Hannah backed out onto the road. Squirming out of Setsuna's grasp I was finally able to break free as I ran after the car screaming for her to take me back with her to the hospital, but it was too late as I saw the old car disappear.

"I'm sorry" was the last thing I heard her say as she drove off.

My arms still outstretch I continued to look at the road Hannah had driven off to. Too shock to notice that I was still crying, though I heard nothing audible come out from my mouth. I was vaguely aware of falling as I felt a pair of arms wrap around me pulling me in for an embrace, the soft voice calling my name seemingly distances away.

The cold feeling of being abandon swept through me as everything around me faded away leaving me alone in the dark, it was far more painful then any physical pain I would have ever endured. Ripping my heart to shreds as the image of Hannah's blue chevron car drive away replayed over and over in my head. For once, out of that whole year I gained consciousness…..I felt truly alone.

'Serena…Serena…'

"SERENA FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS GOOD WAKE UP!"

"Where's the fire" I yelled shooting up from the bed, crumpling in a heap on the floor as my legs were caught tangled in the masses of blankets.

My thoughts were scattered as I tried to remember where I was. Feeling something soft beneath my hand I picked it up only to see one of the hateful stuffed rabbits that were previously on the bed now scattered around me on the floor. Rubbing my sore ass I looked up to see none other than my 'foster-brother' Sammy leaning on the door as he stared at me –more like glared from across the room. I remember where I was now I growled softly in my throat 'Hell.'

"What do you want?" I barked standing up as I matched his glare.

Snorting he shook his head as he made his way back out into the hall, but not before seeing a glimpse of his obvious satisfied smirk playing on his lips as he announced over his shoulder "Lunch is ready."

'…Damn that kid'

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