Dark Reflections

"That's a joke right?" Darien laughed.

Artemis looked at his famous client and shook his head.

"No, it isn't a joke."

Darien immediately stiffened.

"It better be. I can't believe this Artemis. You expect me and Serena to share a stage? Do you know what the consequences could be?" Darien exclaimed.

"Well I guess it's a risk we'll have to take. It's too late to back out now. The date has been set and the tickets sold."

Darien frowned.

"Fine. But don't hold me responsible, you're the one who brought this on everyone." With that Darien exited his manager's office.

The bottle of Vodka was half empty as Darien sat fiddling with his guitar. Upon returning to his apartment he had cracked open the bottle and began drinking. His thoughts were a whirlwind. He flipped open his cell phone and pulled up the pictures saved to the device. They were all of him and Serena. Her blue eyes and shinning smile mocked him through the screen. He slammed the phone shut and closed his eyes.

"Fuck."

The following morning had everyone on their guard. The concert was in three months, and the two bands had to work together on creating the set list. Raye was the first one to arrive at the venue. Her black tresses floated behind her as she walked towards the table that had been set up in the concert hall. She smiled briefly at Luna who was talking to Artemis before she walked to get a cup of coffee from the nearby refreshment table.

Shortly after her arrival she heard Mina's voice sounding from the entrance. The blonde was talking on her cell phone as she walked towards Raye.

"I told you already, I don't care. Just do it!" Mina exclaimed before shutting the device.

"Hey!" She smiled at Raye.

"Morning." Raye responded.

"We the first ones here?" Mina asked as she poured a glass of orange juice.

Raye nodded in confirmation as she sipped her coffee.

"Are you worried? I mean, about what Serena might do?" Mina asked with a lowered voice.

Raye kept her glance downward.

"Of course I'm worried. It's been two years since the two of them were in the same room. Who knows what might happen."

Mina sighed.

A pair of male voices brought the girls' attention to the door leading into the venue. Kunzite and Jedite were walking towards them.

"Well, it's been a while since we've seen you ladies." Jedite smirked.

"Watch it pal. We're not too thrilled about this either." Mina replied.

"Right. Just keep Serena on her leash. Got it?"

"Ditto Jed." Raye spoke.

Her hands were shaking as she poured the pills into her hand. She swallowed the tiny pills and leaned against the bathroom sink. She stared at her reflection.

"Fuck. Get a hold of yourself Serena." She chastised herself.

She was supposed to be at the concert hall twenty minutes ago. She splashed some cold water onto her face.

"Alright. Let's get this over with."

She grabbed several bottles of pills and stuffed them into her purse before turning out the light and heading for the door.

She placed her oversized sunglasses on her face, covering the dark circles under her eyes. She walked to the elevator and pushed for the lobby. As the doors closed she took a deep albeit shaky breath. She was about to see Darien for the first time in two years. Even after all this time she still didn't trust herself.

Everyone was waiting for her. Darien had arrived several minutes after his band mates. He didn't even acknowledge Raye or Mina, he had just sat down at the table and waited. That was twenty minutes ago, and everyone was starting to worry that Serena wasn't going to show. Luna was checking her watch for the hundredth time.

"I can't believe this." Luna exclaimed.

"Look Luna, why don't we just start this without her?" Artemis asked.

Just then the door opened and the petite blonde came walking through. Even from the distance Raye could tell that Serena was having a difficult time. Her movements were stiff and her gaze wouldn't leave the floor.

She finally reached the table after what seemed like an eternity. She threw her purse in front of her as she sat down. She wore no expression on her face, and her sunglasses effectively concealed any emotions that may have been playing in her eyes.

"How nice of you to finally show." Luna said.

Serena smiled up at her agent and raised her middle finger.

"Well, if you're done making gestures I think we can get started."

She was high. He knew it. Darien examined the angelic blond across the table. He almost laughed. Nobody else knew she was messed, but then he knew her better than anyone. She looked directly at him for a single moment before dropping her gaze back to the table top. They hadn't even been in the room together for more than five minutes and already the pull was becoming unbearable. It had always been that way between the two of them. Drawn to one another, linked on some unseen level.

Darien had to shake the thoughts and feelings invading his mind. He turned his attention away from Serena and focused on Artemis as he explained part of the set list.

The meeting continued for another thirty minutes. The two singers didn't say a single word the entire time.

"Well then, I think we have a good idea on how to start." Luna remarked as she picked up her folders.

"Girls you are free for the rest of the day. I'll see you all here tomorrow morning. I expect you'll be on time Serena." Luna said with a stern look towards the young girl.

The shuffling of chairs sounded as everyone began to leave, everyone except Darien and Serena.

He finally stood up and began to slowly approach her.

She felt like her stomach was fluttering. Gods save her. He was so perfect. His presence was drawing her in, like it always had. Once her eyes locked onto his own midnight orbs she knew she was in trouble.

He was standing right before her. A gentle smile formed on his lips. He leaned forward and whispered into her ear, his warm breath caressing her skin, causing her to shiver.

"You're high, aren't you Princess?"

She felt her heart begin to pound against her chest. His voice was smooth and velvety, his words unnerving.

"We're doomed." He whispered.

She finally found her voice and replied.

"I know."