First is first. I'd like to thank you everyone for reviewing and thank you for all the support. Sorry that I am unable to update as quickly as you would like but I tend to be slow in a few things and updating is one of them. Hehe. I decided to update sooner because I thought that with the reviews, the readers deserve this. Plus, my net is being such a poop head so I might as well get this done sooner.

Thank you:

GoldenStar – I'm sorry…I don't know the cure for uncontrollable blushing. I wish I did though. Hehe ) Oh and don't worry! Serena and Jadeite will be together soon.

unspoiled rini – Jadeite will make his entrance soon enough. Keep waiting!

Lady Fiore - Ami Metallium, Flame Ivy Moon, PurpleRose44, Hunter Hatake, koldy, Kjoe, CathyCakou, Kawaii Usa, angel313, shouhi, devilsheart, lil star, JulyAngel, princesskagome16, rockfreak2003, Patricia16, Silver Moonlight-81, the voice of, Rima, sailorcosmomoon, aaa, Heero's Bunny, Peach, CrazyVietGirl89, SilverFated, Shadow Nightress, purplemarker, Mii-Chan, o0 DaRkNeSsEz PuRiTy 0o, .

Disclaimer: Yeah…right. I don't own anything but I will own the Charmed: Complete First Season DVD boxed set when I finally go to Walmart!

Past Fears

Chapter 4

- Previously from Chapter 3 -

"Oh crap," said Serena before she rushed off to find a taxi or something. She had to reach the Crown Arcade as fast as she can before the girls yell their heads off for her being late again.

- Now back to Chapter 4 -

The doors to the Crown Arcade slid open to reveal a blond rushing pass the entrance and when she stopped, she was panting, hungering for the oxygen to fill her lungs.

"Serena!" all four girls shouted.

"Where were you!" followed shortly after Serena's name was shouted. And guess who asked this useless yet useful question? It was none other than Rei Hino!

"I was out," was all Serena said before she took a seat in the booth with the girls.

"Out? Where did you go that you had to be two hours late?" asked Lita. Serena shrugged nonchalantly.

"I lost track of time…chill," was all Serena said. This was odd, very odd. They didn't have school today so Serena couldn't have detention. It was also in the afternoon and Serena couldn't have slept in this late. What is going on here? She's not yelling at them or crying, whining, etc. Is this Serena?

"Lost track of time?" asked Mina. Well, now this sounded like Serena in a way or another.

"Where were you, Sweetie?" asked Darien.

"I said I was out. Did you not hear me the first time?" snapped Serena. Darien took a step back from the shock. Serena never really snapped at him like that before…what could be wrong? Okay, if he wasn't worried before, he was now.

"What's wrong Serena?" asked Ami.

"Nothing…"

"There must be something wrong or else you wouldn't have yelled at Darien like that!" shouted Rei. Serena glanced at Rei for a moment before standing up.

"I didn't yell at him…I snapped at him. There's a difference, Rei," said Serena. Even Rei was a bit taken back by Serena's obvious comment.

"Serena…" was all Darien could muster before Serena just gave up and walked away from the booth.

"I'll talk to you guys later. I'm not in good mood," said Serena as she walked towards the counter to where Andrew, a worker at the arcade, was. "Hey Andrew, could I get a diet coke to go?"

"Sure, coming right u…Serena? Are you okay? You usually order milkshakes and definitely not a diet soda," said Andrew, trying to recover from his shock at seeing a changed Serena. Serena just glared at him a little.

"Yes, I'm fine. Nothing is wrong with me! Why don't you people just accept who I am!" said Serena in frustration. Andrew quickly got her a Diet Coke and handed it to her. Serena gave Andrew the needed money to pay for the soda. She took a few sips before walking out of the arcade after the glass doors slid open for her.

All of Serena's friends in the Arcade were just starring at her retreating form. They were shocked, surprised, and utterly confused. They had no clue what had gotten into Serena to make her act this way. She's like a completely different person – more mature and more…well…moody.

Serena walked down the street, sipping her coke, and just looking at the different shops. She's been more annoyed lately and she couldn't keep up the act of being happy around her friends. Not after thinking about Jadeite so much. How can she go through with this? It just hurts her so much.

Unknown to Serena, Jadeite was right across the street from her, watching her closely but he did it so not a whole lot of people would notice. He had on a pair of faded blue jeans, a plain white shirt, and a baseball cap.

Then…Serena turned to the side and spotted familiar eyes of love. Her eyes widen and a gasp left. The coke in her hands dropped to the ground. She hurried and looked around for a way to cross the street. She quickly ran to the nearest light stop and waited until the light turned green.

Jadeite, however, was much smarter than that. He knew he had been found out and it was not the right now, therefore, he took this chance to just disappear and transported himself away. By the time Serena got to the street Jadeite was just at, she had already lost site of him. Though, she didn't want to give up so she ran down the street and turned the corner, attempting to find any trace of him. There was none and she finally stopped running, her lungs yearning for the long forgotten oxygen.

"Jadeite…why are you avoiding me? This hurts me so much. Why don't you just show yourself," whispered Serena as a tear rolled down her cheek. Jadeite heard it all – oh yes, he did. The moment the tear escaped her eyes, he felt as though he had just been stabbed in the heart. He didn't like making her cry – in fact, he hated to see her cry.

Serena's beautiful face wasn't good for crying. She may look lovely no matter what happens but tears only bring sadness to the both of them. Serena, after wiping her tears away, held her head up high and started to walk down the streets again.

She was very clear where he destination is. She still didn't understand why Jadeite would be avoiding her but could she have saw Jadeite? Maybe it was a figment of her imagination? Perhaps, it was the outcome of the constant thoughts of her beloved. A sigh left her lips. She didn't know what to do…she couldn't talk to her friends about this and she definitely can't seek help from Darien or Luna. Could things get any worse?

Well, it looks like she just jinxed herself because rain started to pour. Serena cursed under her breath before running as fast as she can towards where she wanted to go. She looked up at the large apartment complex before she stepped inside. The security officer that looked after the place automatically greeted her.

"Hello Ms. Tsukino," said the officer.

"Hello Mr. Kywoto," replied Serena. With that, she walked towards the elevator and pressed the call button. Several minutes later, she was already on the floor she knew so well. She walked down the hall, taking out a key, and when she reached her desired apartment door, she inserted the key and opened up the door.

It turns out that she had kept Jadeite's apartment after he had left. He arranged it so she could have it. She would often come into this apartment whenever she missed him or whenever she needed time off from everything around her. She smiled as she walked to the kitchen and poured herself some hot chocolate.

No one knew about her and Jadeite, no one knew about that special night, and no one knew about this place…except Jadeite. Well, you know, since Jadeite loved being the little stalker he is, he is right outside the balcony, watching her through the window. He longed to hold her and kiss her and tell her how much he missed her but it wasn't time.

He had to wait a little longer – just a little longer. He wanted to make sure that she still felt the same way…he couldn't just present himself to her and expect her to take him back with open arms. In the past, she may have done that but that was then and this is now. So much as changed since he left and he wanted to make sure.

After drinking her cup of hot chocolate, Serena walked into Jadeite's room and sat on the bed while looking around. His clothes were still here. His things were still here – it was as though he never left. In fact, Serena cleaned this room just to make sure everything hasn't changed. Serena lied down on the bed, snuggling the pillows, and closing her eyes. Slowly, she drifted off to sleep with Jadeite watching over her petite being.

Meanwhile at the Crown Arcade where a big, confusing, and utterly different scene had taken place, the girls and Darien were sitting in the booth.

"What is wrong with Serena?" asked Mina.

"See, I wasn't imaging things, Rei! Serena has really changed," said Darien.

"What do you mean, Darien? This isn't the first time?" asked Ami. Darien looked down at his folded hands.

"Well, I can't really say that she's snapped at me before but she's just odd. She's so distant from me these past few days. It's almost as though she wants nothing to do with me," said Darien.

"But that's impossible. She loves you," said Ami.

"That's what I thought," said Darien.

"What's with the past tense, Darien," said Rei.

"Did you not just see her a while ago? She snapped at me. She actually snapped at me," said Darien, who was currently worrying until his hair turned white.

"Darien…would you relax!" shouted Lita.

"I CAN'T! This is the woman I love and willing to give my life for! We have a future together, we have a daughter together, and we're destined for each other! Thank god Rini is over at a friend's house or else she'd be yelling at Serena," Darien rambled off with such things until Rei slammed her hand against the table.

"You said it yourself, Darien. Rini is the future daughter of you and Serena. You two are destined: past, present, and future. Destiny won't change its path now!" said Rei.

"Rei has a point, Darien. You should just calm down," said Ami.

Mina stayed quiet when Darien talked about destiny. Mina could sense that Serena didn't have love towards Darien at all. She bit her lower lip as she thought about the situation. Being the Goddess of Love could have its difficulties. She couldn't just find out whom Serena loved if Serena didn't love Darien. Mina made a mental note to ask Serena later. In the meantime, they needed to calm Darien down. This is the first time any of the girls have seen Darien lost his control and rambled off just now.

Little did they all know that destiny's path had changed a great deal after Serena and Jadeite spent that single night together. However, the fates thought that they could keep the same path going and figured that it did not affect anything. The fates were wrong. Destiny's path for Serena and Darien has changed drastically. Their destinies were no longer intertwined but no one needed to know that, now did they?

No one needed to know that destiny has changed. Once no one knows about the change of paths, they won't bother with it. They will continue on with the paths that were set out for them. This way, Serena will become Queen of Crystal Tokyo and Rini will be bored. Serena will be married to Darien.

Oh were the fates cruel. They were inhumane and inconsiderate. They don't care what Serena wants. All they care about is fulfilling her old path of destiny. They don't want her path to go astray. Well, basically, they're forcing her down a path that isn't hers anymore.

Not even the fates knew about Jadeite's return. Oh, the fates were going to be angry, very angry….

-

Well, now, I'm done with another new chapter. D Aren't you guys proud! I updated quickly! Well, as quickly as I can actually make it! Hope everyone liked this chapter. It was pointless but I don't think I want to make this story very long so Jadeite will show up soon! Don't worry! And REVIEW Thank you!