Staying Real - Chapter One
Hey guys! I finally uploaded the Prologue. \(^O^)/ Anyway, I hope this chapter satisfies you all. Peace..
The song i'm using is "Not Me, Not I" by Deltra Goodrem. My fav Oz singer :) it's a download must!!
***
"Going somewhere so fast Serena?"
Serena stopped dead in her tracks. She turned around to see three figures slowly approach her. "Guys, is that you?" she questioned.
"Who else.. very impressive ending I must say. You surely gave it to Raye!" Serena figured it was Seiya.
Serena blushed. "Ohhhhhh stop it you. It was nothing much. Just giving her a taste of what is to come in the future. I gotta go back to work in around 2 hours. You know where Coyote Ugly is? I run that place now. It's Men's Night..." She started to smile mischievously.
"Serena, you know we can't turn down an offer like that!" Yaten playfully slapped her on the arm, grabbed her and dragged her to their car.
"Oh really now? Taiki, you coming as well?" Serena struggled as Yaten kept dragging her to the car by the arm.
"Yeah why not. But first let's stop by the arcade and grab a bite. I'm really starving!" Taiki saw that Serena was struggling and took her away from Yaten's grip.
"GREAT! I'm starving as well. I hope I don't see them there.. I really had enough of their constant bickering.." Serena said as she climbed into the car.
"Oh don't worry. You'll be much more higher than them if you ever saw them again.. much more.." Seiya yelled and they all just laughed as they revved up the engine and made their way to the arcade.
***
Meanwhile, back at the temple, it was Rei and Darien versus Mina, Lita, Amy, Luna and Artemis.
"And since when did you two decide to screw with destiny. We are talking about Serenity and Endymion being together, having Rini and the whole of Crystal Tokyo and our bloody future. What's gotten into you Rei?" Mina yelled at Rei, who just stared at the floor. "Ohhh come on, you gotta have a fucken reason!!" She then rounded to Darien. "And.. you. You filthy bastard! I'm not gonna say anything about you cuz you just made it hell for Serena. I don't care what you think or what you all plan on doing from now on but I'm leaving it all up to you! If anybody wants to join me, your welcome to. Other than that.." She then made her towards the door "I'm out.. Later!"
"Mina wait.." Raye called out to her but it was to late. She had already walked out of the door. She bursted into tears and seeked comfort from Darien.
"Shhh.. it's gonna be alright. We'll all figure out something out soon.." Darien whispered as he hugged Rei.
"What do you mean by EVERYONE? I don't think you'll be seeing us anymore Darien. You betrayed the Princess and you ruined the future.." And with that Luna and Artemis both walked out of the door.
"Don't worry.." assured Lita "I'm sure they'll be back.. we'll stay, right Ames?"
"Yeah of course, it's all good. Why don't we go to the Arcade? Eating takes away the stress and maybe we can talk about our strategies from now on. What d'yeh say?" Amy put on a big grin knowing that Raye, Darien and Lita were hungry.
***
"STOP!! STOP THE CAR RIGHT NOW!!" Serena screamed
"What's the matter??" Seiya turned to face Serena.
"Hrmm.. Taiki and Yaten, mind if you step into the front seat for awhile." Both Taiki and Yaten frowned. "Don't give me those looks. I want to change!! Now scoot! And Seiya, make sure I have some privacy!"
Seiya sighed and pulled down the shutters that separated the front from the back. "Yes ma'am"
"Thanks darls.." Serena opened her little mini suitcase. She took off her pants and replaced it with a flawless black skirt that had a slit on the right side. As she was taking her jacket off she heard Seiya call out her name. "SERENA! We're here so we'll meet you inside!!"
"Aiights then!" And with that she hurriedly put on a white peasant top and did her hair in a messy bun. She looked at herself in the mirror and said to herself "perfect". She didn't want to hold up Seiya, so she decided to wait until she was inside the arcade to change her shoes. She quickly closed her suitcase and stepped outside the car. The cool breeze met with skin and she had never felt more alive in her life. She stepped inside the arcade to hear a familiar voice. She turned to see Andrew at the counter. She waved to him gracefully as she scanned the place for Seiya, Taiki and Yaten. She saw them go in but couldn't find them. "Maybe they went for a quickie.." Serena thought. Ha! Boys will be boys. She was broken from her thoughts when she heard laughter. She turned to the direction from where the laughter was coming from. She couldn't believe that Rei and Darien had come out official in public. "Why I oughta.." Serena began to get angry but then stopped herself. Why should she care? Instead she decided to just not take any notice of them. As she drew neared to their table she noticed that Mina was not there. The clicking of hers boots made them turn to her direction, and they all fell silent. She decided to seat herself in the booth across from them. She sat down and like an angel, placed her hands on the table.
"Hey Serena! What will it be today?" Andrew greeted her cheerfully and she just smiled.
"Oh just a chocolate milkshake please."
"Alright. One chocolate milkshake coming right at ya." Andrew gave her a heartily wink before going back to the counter.
As she waited, she took out a pen and some paper. She was talented at writing songs and loved her music. It was her passion. She was trying to think of a new song when the song "Going Under" came onto the arcade's speakers. She turned to look at Darien, who was looking at her. She gave him a glare that pierced his heart and then she smiled evilly. He knew that this song was directed at him as she was listening.
***
Now I will tell you what I've done for you
50 thousand tears I've cried
Screaming Deceiving and Bleeding for you
And you still won't hear me
(I'm going under)
Don't want your hand this time I'll save myself
Maybe I'll wake up for once
Not tormented daily defeated by you
Just when I thought I'd reached the bottom
I'm dying again
I'm going under
Drowning in you
I'm falling forever
I've got to break through
I'm going under
Blurring and Stirring the truth and the lies
So I don't know what's real and what's not
Always confusing the thoughts in my head
So I can't trust myself anymore
I'm dying again
I'm going under
Drowing in you
I'm falling forever
I've got to break through
So go on and scream
Scream at me I'm so far away
I won't be broken again
I've got to breathe I can't keep going under
***
After the song had finish, she realised that she had dozed off and that her milkshake was waiting for her. She took a sip as lyrics began pouring into her mind for a new song. As she was thinking, she felt a light tap on her shoulder.
"Hey girl, mind if I sit?" She looked up and saw Mina. "You know, I'm not with them! I'm really being true about this! You know I would do nothing to hurt you!"
Serena knew she wasn't on their side. She would never betray her. She immediately stood up and hugged her so-called twin sister. Both were there for awhile, before they pulled apart and sat down. Serena was thankful that she was here and glad that during their conversation, there were no awkward moments.
"I'm so relieve! I thought you'd never believe. I knew Raye was going to come out today but I knew in my heart that I'd never betray my faithful princess. And hey, what you got there?" She was now looking at the piece of paper that was lying infront of Serena.
Serena shifted a bit uncomfortably. "Oh that's just my song I'm working on. You know how I like to compose.."
"Serena, don't be shy. Sing for me girl! I will take no for an answer!" She then shoved the paper back to Serena, who was looking around. There weren't many people around except for Lita, Amy, Raye and Darien and other customers.
"Fine.. but I'm only doing it for you." She sat up straight and got her figure in a comfortable position. Forgetting about changing her shoes, she began...
"You mixed me up for someone Who'd fall apart without you.
Yeah, you broke my heart for the first time, but I'll get over that too .
It's hard to find the reasons, who can see the rhyme?
I guess that we where seasons out of time
I guess you didn't know me..."
Out of nowhere, she didn't realised that Andrew had heard her and that he was at the table. Serena's eyes were closed so she had no idea that she was drawing a crowd. She had also gained attention from Darien, Raye, Lita and Amy. A few people from other booths and tables had turned their heads curiously, trying to find the voice of the mysterious singer.
"If you think love is blind,
that I wouldn't see the flaws between the lines.
Surprised that I caught you out on every single time that you lied.
Did you think that every time I see you I would cry?
No not me, not I, not I,
No not me, not I...
The story goes on without you.
And there's got to be another ending.
But yeah, you broke my heart it won't be the last time.
But I'll get over them too
As a new door opens we close the ones behind.
And if you search your soul I know you'll find,
You never really knew me.."
Serena's voice began to grow louder and more stronger, that it made Darien's heart break that Serena was trying to get him back in public. In fact, Darien began to feel more and more disgusted with himself.
"If you think love is blind,
that I wouldn't see the flaws between the lines.
Surprised that I caught you out on every single time that you lied.
Did you think that every time I see you I would cry?
No not me, not I, not I,
No not me, not I...
All you said to me,
all you promised me,
all the misery never did believe
No I never cry no I never not me not I
If you think love is blind
That I wouldn't see the floors between the lines
Surprised that I caught you out
On every single time that you lied
Did you think that every time I see you I would cry No not I, I won't cry
No not me, not I, not I, Not I
No not me, not I..."
When she finished, she breathed and exhaled before she heard clapping. She opened her eyes to find that everyone has surrounded her booth and were applauding her. She was blushing. She was even surprised that Seiya, Taiki and Yaten had come back.
"You were truly great Serena. You should be under our management. Your talent is really showing now. What do you say that you compose more songs and we'll help you create an album?" suggested Taiki.
"I..I don't really know what to say to that. I don't think I'm good enough. I only write because I write for reasons." When Darien heard this, he mentally slapped himself for he knew that he was the reason.
"You should do so Serena. You got the image, talent and the voice. Why let something like this slip away?"
The crowd turned their heads to four familiar figures that made Serena's eyes go wide..
***
gomenasaiiiiiiiiiii! Sorry if it's too short. I'm not good at the whole LONG story thing! (_)
Hey guys! I finally uploaded the Prologue. \(^O^)/ Anyway, I hope this chapter satisfies you all. Peace..
The song i'm using is "Not Me, Not I" by Deltra Goodrem. My fav Oz singer :) it's a download must!!
***
"Going somewhere so fast Serena?"
Serena stopped dead in her tracks. She turned around to see three figures slowly approach her. "Guys, is that you?" she questioned.
"Who else.. very impressive ending I must say. You surely gave it to Raye!" Serena figured it was Seiya.
Serena blushed. "Ohhhhhh stop it you. It was nothing much. Just giving her a taste of what is to come in the future. I gotta go back to work in around 2 hours. You know where Coyote Ugly is? I run that place now. It's Men's Night..." She started to smile mischievously.
"Serena, you know we can't turn down an offer like that!" Yaten playfully slapped her on the arm, grabbed her and dragged her to their car.
"Oh really now? Taiki, you coming as well?" Serena struggled as Yaten kept dragging her to the car by the arm.
"Yeah why not. But first let's stop by the arcade and grab a bite. I'm really starving!" Taiki saw that Serena was struggling and took her away from Yaten's grip.
"GREAT! I'm starving as well. I hope I don't see them there.. I really had enough of their constant bickering.." Serena said as she climbed into the car.
"Oh don't worry. You'll be much more higher than them if you ever saw them again.. much more.." Seiya yelled and they all just laughed as they revved up the engine and made their way to the arcade.
***
Meanwhile, back at the temple, it was Rei and Darien versus Mina, Lita, Amy, Luna and Artemis.
"And since when did you two decide to screw with destiny. We are talking about Serenity and Endymion being together, having Rini and the whole of Crystal Tokyo and our bloody future. What's gotten into you Rei?" Mina yelled at Rei, who just stared at the floor. "Ohhh come on, you gotta have a fucken reason!!" She then rounded to Darien. "And.. you. You filthy bastard! I'm not gonna say anything about you cuz you just made it hell for Serena. I don't care what you think or what you all plan on doing from now on but I'm leaving it all up to you! If anybody wants to join me, your welcome to. Other than that.." She then made her towards the door "I'm out.. Later!"
"Mina wait.." Raye called out to her but it was to late. She had already walked out of the door. She bursted into tears and seeked comfort from Darien.
"Shhh.. it's gonna be alright. We'll all figure out something out soon.." Darien whispered as he hugged Rei.
"What do you mean by EVERYONE? I don't think you'll be seeing us anymore Darien. You betrayed the Princess and you ruined the future.." And with that Luna and Artemis both walked out of the door.
"Don't worry.." assured Lita "I'm sure they'll be back.. we'll stay, right Ames?"
"Yeah of course, it's all good. Why don't we go to the Arcade? Eating takes away the stress and maybe we can talk about our strategies from now on. What d'yeh say?" Amy put on a big grin knowing that Raye, Darien and Lita were hungry.
***
"STOP!! STOP THE CAR RIGHT NOW!!" Serena screamed
"What's the matter??" Seiya turned to face Serena.
"Hrmm.. Taiki and Yaten, mind if you step into the front seat for awhile." Both Taiki and Yaten frowned. "Don't give me those looks. I want to change!! Now scoot! And Seiya, make sure I have some privacy!"
Seiya sighed and pulled down the shutters that separated the front from the back. "Yes ma'am"
"Thanks darls.." Serena opened her little mini suitcase. She took off her pants and replaced it with a flawless black skirt that had a slit on the right side. As she was taking her jacket off she heard Seiya call out her name. "SERENA! We're here so we'll meet you inside!!"
"Aiights then!" And with that she hurriedly put on a white peasant top and did her hair in a messy bun. She looked at herself in the mirror and said to herself "perfect". She didn't want to hold up Seiya, so she decided to wait until she was inside the arcade to change her shoes. She quickly closed her suitcase and stepped outside the car. The cool breeze met with skin and she had never felt more alive in her life. She stepped inside the arcade to hear a familiar voice. She turned to see Andrew at the counter. She waved to him gracefully as she scanned the place for Seiya, Taiki and Yaten. She saw them go in but couldn't find them. "Maybe they went for a quickie.." Serena thought. Ha! Boys will be boys. She was broken from her thoughts when she heard laughter. She turned to the direction from where the laughter was coming from. She couldn't believe that Rei and Darien had come out official in public. "Why I oughta.." Serena began to get angry but then stopped herself. Why should she care? Instead she decided to just not take any notice of them. As she drew neared to their table she noticed that Mina was not there. The clicking of hers boots made them turn to her direction, and they all fell silent. She decided to seat herself in the booth across from them. She sat down and like an angel, placed her hands on the table.
"Hey Serena! What will it be today?" Andrew greeted her cheerfully and she just smiled.
"Oh just a chocolate milkshake please."
"Alright. One chocolate milkshake coming right at ya." Andrew gave her a heartily wink before going back to the counter.
As she waited, she took out a pen and some paper. She was talented at writing songs and loved her music. It was her passion. She was trying to think of a new song when the song "Going Under" came onto the arcade's speakers. She turned to look at Darien, who was looking at her. She gave him a glare that pierced his heart and then she smiled evilly. He knew that this song was directed at him as she was listening.
***
Now I will tell you what I've done for you
50 thousand tears I've cried
Screaming Deceiving and Bleeding for you
And you still won't hear me
(I'm going under)
Don't want your hand this time I'll save myself
Maybe I'll wake up for once
Not tormented daily defeated by you
Just when I thought I'd reached the bottom
I'm dying again
I'm going under
Drowning in you
I'm falling forever
I've got to break through
I'm going under
Blurring and Stirring the truth and the lies
So I don't know what's real and what's not
Always confusing the thoughts in my head
So I can't trust myself anymore
I'm dying again
I'm going under
Drowing in you
I'm falling forever
I've got to break through
So go on and scream
Scream at me I'm so far away
I won't be broken again
I've got to breathe I can't keep going under
***
After the song had finish, she realised that she had dozed off and that her milkshake was waiting for her. She took a sip as lyrics began pouring into her mind for a new song. As she was thinking, she felt a light tap on her shoulder.
"Hey girl, mind if I sit?" She looked up and saw Mina. "You know, I'm not with them! I'm really being true about this! You know I would do nothing to hurt you!"
Serena knew she wasn't on their side. She would never betray her. She immediately stood up and hugged her so-called twin sister. Both were there for awhile, before they pulled apart and sat down. Serena was thankful that she was here and glad that during their conversation, there were no awkward moments.
"I'm so relieve! I thought you'd never believe. I knew Raye was going to come out today but I knew in my heart that I'd never betray my faithful princess. And hey, what you got there?" She was now looking at the piece of paper that was lying infront of Serena.
Serena shifted a bit uncomfortably. "Oh that's just my song I'm working on. You know how I like to compose.."
"Serena, don't be shy. Sing for me girl! I will take no for an answer!" She then shoved the paper back to Serena, who was looking around. There weren't many people around except for Lita, Amy, Raye and Darien and other customers.
"Fine.. but I'm only doing it for you." She sat up straight and got her figure in a comfortable position. Forgetting about changing her shoes, she began...
"You mixed me up for someone Who'd fall apart without you.
Yeah, you broke my heart for the first time, but I'll get over that too .
It's hard to find the reasons, who can see the rhyme?
I guess that we where seasons out of time
I guess you didn't know me..."
Out of nowhere, she didn't realised that Andrew had heard her and that he was at the table. Serena's eyes were closed so she had no idea that she was drawing a crowd. She had also gained attention from Darien, Raye, Lita and Amy. A few people from other booths and tables had turned their heads curiously, trying to find the voice of the mysterious singer.
"If you think love is blind,
that I wouldn't see the flaws between the lines.
Surprised that I caught you out on every single time that you lied.
Did you think that every time I see you I would cry?
No not me, not I, not I,
No not me, not I...
The story goes on without you.
And there's got to be another ending.
But yeah, you broke my heart it won't be the last time.
But I'll get over them too
As a new door opens we close the ones behind.
And if you search your soul I know you'll find,
You never really knew me.."
Serena's voice began to grow louder and more stronger, that it made Darien's heart break that Serena was trying to get him back in public. In fact, Darien began to feel more and more disgusted with himself.
"If you think love is blind,
that I wouldn't see the flaws between the lines.
Surprised that I caught you out on every single time that you lied.
Did you think that every time I see you I would cry?
No not me, not I, not I,
No not me, not I...
All you said to me,
all you promised me,
all the misery never did believe
No I never cry no I never not me not I
If you think love is blind
That I wouldn't see the floors between the lines
Surprised that I caught you out
On every single time that you lied
Did you think that every time I see you I would cry No not I, I won't cry
No not me, not I, not I, Not I
No not me, not I..."
When she finished, she breathed and exhaled before she heard clapping. She opened her eyes to find that everyone has surrounded her booth and were applauding her. She was blushing. She was even surprised that Seiya, Taiki and Yaten had come back.
"You were truly great Serena. You should be under our management. Your talent is really showing now. What do you say that you compose more songs and we'll help you create an album?" suggested Taiki.
"I..I don't really know what to say to that. I don't think I'm good enough. I only write because I write for reasons." When Darien heard this, he mentally slapped himself for he knew that he was the reason.
"You should do so Serena. You got the image, talent and the voice. Why let something like this slip away?"
The crowd turned their heads to four familiar figures that made Serena's eyes go wide..
***
gomenasaiiiiiiiiiii! Sorry if it's too short. I'm not good at the whole LONG story thing! (_)
