I AM SO SORRY!!!!!! PLEASE, PLEASE FORGIVE ME!!! Ok, now that the begging is done I think I'll give an explanation as to why I haven't up dated in so long. The excuses are good. I swear! For two weeks I was sick, the next two weeks I was restricted from the computer. Now I have finals to study for. Pity me and my hectic life.

Chapter 3

"Bunny, we're home!!!" called Ilene as she, her husband and son entered the house. " Sorry we're late. The car got a flat tire and then we needed to pick your brother from a friend's house. Bunny?"

"I'm in the dining room mom."

"What are you doing ...?" She started to ask but the question died on her lips as she entered the candle lit room.

"Surprise! I thought I would make us a special early dinner."

Stunned, her family just continued to look at what was before them. Serena was standing besides a set table that had, what looked liked, real mouth watering food. But

looks can be deceiving.

"Do we have to eat it?" came a scared whisper. Anyone who had ever eaten Serena's cooking would understand the hesitation and caution of this question.

Seeing Serena about to kill her youngest child, Ilene ushered the men to the table.

"Dear, why don't you try your food?"

Slowly Serena's father raised a forkful of food to his mouth and took a bite.

Seeing that he did not drop dead the other members of the family decided it was time to

eat. To their great surprise it was edible and really good.

"Wow sis, for once you actually made something decent."

Reminding herself that this would be the last time she would be seeing her

brother, Serena was barely able to stop herself from jumping over the table and strangling

him.

"Thank you Sammy." Although this was barely heard through her gritted teeth.

" Serena, don't forget, we'll be leaving in a little while. Tonight we're going to visit your aunt so if you want to get a hold of us call her number. Call us before you go to bed so we can say goodnight*. We'll leave the theme park at four so we should be home tomorrow around six. Do you want one of your friends to come over?"

(A/N: My parents make me do this every time I'm spending the night at someone's house. It is SO annoying.)

The fork moving up to her mouth stopped as Serena looked at her mother. Her parents still didn't know what was going on and she had better make up an excuse and

fast.

"Uh, no. Everyone's is busy this weekend." It was so hard not to blush with the whole family staring at her.

"Well that's to bad."

Clinks of china could be heard coming from the kitchen as her mother and father

washed the dishes. They had offered to do it since she cooked the meal. Sammy was

watching tv when she walked into the living room.

" Hey munchkin! Get your butt over here."

" Hey, that's not right I'm almost as tall as you!" replied Sammy as looked up from the cartoon he was watching. And it was true. Over the last three years he had grown up to her nose.

"That doesn't mean anything peanut. Now get over here."

Grudgingly he stood up and walked over to her. He let out a sudden yelp as she

suddenly wrapped her arms around him and hugged for all she was worth.

"Sis? Serena? Are you ok?"

"I'm fine. Take care of mom and dad ok. Make sure dad doesn't lose his temper at the vendors again ok?"

"Sure."

Letting go she walked away feeling her brothers eyes upon her as she went up the

stairs.

"Serena, we're leaving!"

Serena looked down at her family as she walked down the stairs to say good-bye.

It would be the last time she would see them for who knew how long.

'Maybe I should erase the memory of me from them. It might be kinder.'

No, she couldn't do that. It would hurt to know that they her, but it would be for

the best. She would set the memory erase to trigger once they reached the amusement

park. This way they cold fully enjoy themselves.

"Hey guys, I want you to see something" Serena pulled out the silver crystal and told it

what to do. It gave off a little twinkle and then it was done.

"Bunny, we've seen that before. It's the crystal Darien gave you."

"I know but I just thought it looked really lovely tonight."

"Oh, ok."

And with that, final hugs were given and Serena watched them get into the car,

drive away and with one final wave, they were gone. She walked into the house and

closed the door.
Sammy watched as his sister walked back into the house. The car turned a corner and the house could no longer be seen. Sammy didn't like the feeling he was having. It felt as if that had been the last time he would ever see his sister. That couldn't be right though. She would always be there.

Wouldn't she?

OK! Now you can't complain about a really short chapter. I wrote five pages! If the format goes wrong again it's not my fault. Thank you to everyone who reviewed.

Silver Moonlight-81

Mage Raistlin

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SHADOWCUB - yes she can grow up without someone. In fact I plan to do that unless
Someone suggest someone that would go really well with her.

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