Chapter 3: Tragedy
Three Months later
Serena, Darien and Andrew were all sitting in the library studying and occasionally talking when a man walked up to Serena. "Excuse me Miss Tskunio, your needed in the Deans office." He said. Serena looked up at him and then at her friends. "Okay." She said. "I'll be back." She said to Darien and Andrew. They nodded and continued with thier studying as Serena headed towards the Deans office. She knocked softly waiting to enter. "Come in." A voice said from with in the office. Serena opened the door and walked in. "You wanted to see me?" She asked. "Yes, Miss Tskunio, please have a seat." He said as he held his hand toward an empty chair infront of him. Serena smiled and sit down. "Miss Tskunio, I am sorry to be the one to tell you this, but..." He paused for a moment. "Your parents, they have been killed in a plane crash." He said softly. Serena sat there shock for a moment. "You have been asked to fly back to Tokyo as soon as possible." He continued. Serena sat there in silence and frozen in her postion. "I am so sorry for your loss, when you are to return to school, please don't heisitate to give me a call." He said. She finally spoke. "Thank you." She said softly as she stood up and walked out of his office. She walked back to the library where she had left Darien and Andrew. Darien watched Serena enter the library, the look in her eyes worried him. "Is everything okay?" He asked as she reached them. Serena sat in her seat with out a word. What was happening to her? Was this real or just a cruel nightmare? "Serena, you okay?" Darien asked with worry as he touched her shoulder. She looked over at him. He stared into her eyes, they showed pain and look of uncertainty. "Serena?" Darien asked again. Tears started to fall down her slender cheeks. "Something terrible has happened." She manage to choke out. "What?" Darien asked softly. "My...my parents...they are gone...I'm alone." She chocked out as she began to cry. "Serena, your not making sense." Darien said worriedly as he took her into his arms. They were so warm and loving. "My parents, they were killed in a plane crash.." She whispered so only he could hear. "Oh Serena...I am so sorry." He said to her as he held her tighter and layed his chin on her head. "Whats going on?" Andrew asked. After a moment in Darien's strong loving arms, Serena pulled away.
"I have to go back." She said to him. Hurt struck in his eyes as she told him. "When?" he asked. "As soon as I go home and pack my things." She said. Darien frowned. He didn't want her to leave, but he knew she had to. "Okay, I'll drive you home." He said as he helped her up. "Guys, whats going on?" Andrew asked completely clueless. Serena turned to Andrew. "I have to go back to Japan, my parents...they are dead." She chocked out that last part. Andrew stared at her. "I'm so sorry, Serena." He said as he got up and hugged her tightly. She hugged him back, thanks Andy. I am going to miss you." She said sadly as she pulled out of the hug. "I will miss you as well." He said. She turned to Darien. "Lets go." He said as he took her hand and they walked out of the library and headed towards the parking lot. "Darien, you don't have to take me home." She said as they reached the doors to the University. "I want to." He said softly as he turned to look at her. She was in so much pain and he wanted to be there for her. He knew better than anyone how she felt and what she was going through. "Thank you." She said. They continued to walk out the door and headed to his car.
They reached outside of Serena's penthouse. Serena sat there for a moment starring out the window. "Darien..." She spoke as her voice started to quiver. "Yes?" She sighed. "I don't think I can go home alone, would you come back with me?" She asked as she looked at him with tears in her eyes. He was taken back by her request. Go to Japan..He had never thought about it, but in his heart he was glad she had asked. "Of course." He said. "Really? You don't mind? I know it will put a hold on your schooling." She said realizing just what she was asking of him. It's not like he was her boyfriend, just a friend. "I don't mind at all." He thought back to when he had lost his parents and the only one that had been there for him was his childhood friend Cassie. He knew what she was going through and he wanted to help her, help ease her pain. Serena smiled. "Thank you!" She cried as she leaped over the seats to hug him. He hugged her back. "I'd do anything for you, Serena." He said without realizing his true meaning. She pulled out of the hug. "I'll be back to get you in a hour." He said. She nodded and got out of the car. She watched him drive away before entering her penthouse.
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