Author's Notes:
Thank you for the reviews! First, before I continue on to the story, some of you have expressed your concerns about the 29 or so missing chapters. When I decided to update or rewrite the story, I made the decision to remove all other chapters in order to alleviate any confusion with the plot. If there are some of you who want to see the original, I will try to post the original story (minus the first chapter since I didn't back it up) at the end as a complete file.

Also, there are a few fiches on my profile that needs updating. I promise I will get those outlines done after I've finished rewriting this fic.

Chapter Three
Goodbye

"Serena? What's the meaning of this?" Motoki asked, holding up the ticket for her to see.

"Um, a piece of paper."

"Very funny Serena. You know very well what this is. When were you going to tell me? When you've left?"

Serena sighed. She didn't want to break the news to Motoki. She didn't want to break the news to anyone at all, not even to Lana, whom she considered one of her best friends. But she knew sooner or later, Motoki, Mamoru and the Senshi would find out she's left. Thank goodness for her parents, who have been supportive since she told them her decision to move and would keep her whereabouts a secret. But now, here she is with Motoki and he knows.

"I wasn't going to tell you. I wasn't going to tell anyone. Well, my parents know, but I've told them not to tell."

"If this is about Mamoru-kun, I'll—"

"It's not just about Mamoru," Usagi interrupted him. "Its about the girls too. I hadn't realized that I've been such a burden to them all until five ago when the five of them made it clear that my company isn't worth their time at all. So, I've decided to go back home to the States. I still have friends there that care for me. I'm glad I kept in touch with them all these years. I don't belong here Japan. I never did, so I'm going home. It's easier that way and it's the most rational and logical thing to do."

Motoki looked at her closely and though he'd only known her for seven years, he knew that she was serious. He contemplated on whether or not to dissuade her from moving, but seeing that she's already packed up and her apartment practically empty, there was no way that he can persuade her to stay.

"I know what you're thinking. You want me to stay. In fact, you're going to try to make me stay." Serena spoke in English. There was no sense in trying to speak a language she is so horrible with. "You won't succeed in convincing me to stay. I've already requested a transfer for San Francisco State. Tokyo U is already sent my transcripts and the transfer is final."

"Okay. I won't try to make you stay, but will you still keep in touch? I promise I won't tell Mamoru-kun or the girls where you've gone. Your secret is safe with me, Serena." Motoki conceded. "Is there anything you need before you go?"

"Yeah. Help me take this to my parents. I'm going to be spending the night there."

Mamoru paced back and forth in his apartment. How could the Senshi do it, most especially Rei, whom he thought protected Serena at all costs? How can they just easily dismissed their leader? Serena was the backbone of the team and she must be devastated. He tried to phone her to see how she was doing, but the machine picked up both numbers: her house and mobile. He'd even gone and check the campus to see if she'd been in her classes, but she was no where to be found. Its as though she's vanished into thin air. There were so many times he'd wanted to go to her apartment and talk to her about everything that had happened, but, he couldn't risk it. He couldn't risk his resolve dissolving in front of her and they'd just end up back where they used to be. Together. Yet, this unsettling feeling that she's not taking the break up and the Senshi's betrayal well wouldn't go away and there was no other way to find out if she's okay but to go to her house. So he grabbed his keys and decided to pay her a visit.

"Mom? Dad? Sam?" Serena asked as she entered her parents' house.

"Hello, Serena darling. Robert already called. He'll pick you up at the airport. The house is ready so you won't be staying with him for the first week after all. He will take you to renew your driver's license and get your books." Irene reminded her daughter. "Go on up to your room and get ready for bed. We'll be leaving early tomorrow."

Serena nodded. She knew she'd miss her parents, but she hadn't expected to miss them this soon whilst she's still in Japan. Serena sighed and went outside to help Motoki with the boxes. Her parents were grateful for his help and reminded him that he shouldn't tell anyone their daughter's whereabouts. Motoki reassured them that he has Serena's best interests at heart and that he wouldn't tell any of the snakes that hurt Serena anything about her.

Serena gave a tearful goodbye to Motoki knowing that he wouldn't be able to join her at the airport. They both promised to write to each other as often as they can. As Motoki walked away, Serena closed the door, the final chapter of her life in Japan.

Mamoru arrived at Serena's front door. He braced himself for whatever that was to come behind that door. He didn't know whether or not Serena would slap him, throw verbal insults, or beg for his forgiveness and take her back. He knocked once, but there was no answer. He waited a few minutes and knocked again. Still, there was no answer. Realizing that he still had a key to her apartment, Mamoru opened the door to find there was nothing left. Not a piece of furniture or even a garbage can to say that someone had lived there.

Mamoru, finally realizing why Serena had been missing for five days, felt the guilt crash down on him as quickly as the tide, "What have I done?"