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"talking"

/thinking/

Chapter 6

The Promise

It was the greatest commotion that the hospital had ever experienced. Never had they thought that one patient would cause this. Inside her room were eleven people (well nine people and two cats) crying, laughing and expressing there happiness in all sorts of ways.

Serena sat on her bed; the headache that she had previously felt was long gone. Next to her was Darien holding her hand as if he seemed scared that she would disappear in that very moment. Her mother was on the other side of the bed smiling and in her face were traces of tears that she had shed earlier today. Her father was sitting on a chair to her right with Sammy standing behind him who was also smiling and still had a few more tears in his green eyes. Amy and Raye were sitting at the left side at the end of Serena's bed and Lita and Mina on her right. Doctor Williams was standing at the corner of the room watching the scene before him.

Everyone in their own minds replayed how the news had gotten to them.

Flashback

Sammy didn't move. He couldn't believe what his mother just said. His sister is back? Serena is back? He tried to speak but all he could do was move his mouth but no sound came out.

His mother got up and hugged him and she continued to cry. For once after all these years here tears were of joy. His father joined in the hug and in also in shedding tears. There family was finally back together.

Luna came in the room and stared at the family oddly. Not understanding what was happening. After Serena's disappearance she had stayed with her family hoping that some day she would come through the main door and saying she was sorry for being late.

Once the family ended the hugged they all stared at Luna. Serena's mother smiled at her and it was all it took Luna to understand.

"Let's go see Serena Luna; I'm sure she is waiting to see us."

End of Flashback

Serena had been pleased to see her family, but she had been shocked to see that they had brought Luna. But with one look from her mother she realized that they all knew the truth. That the secret she had kept from them for two years was finally within their knowledge.

The inner scouts were also replaying in their minds how they had found out.

Flashback

The girls were all upset that they had hurt Darien, even if they hadn't meant to. They all knew how important Serena and Rini are to him. He had no family and they were the only family that he had gotten to know.

After the incident Luna decided to return to the Tsukino house in case that there were any news.

"I wish there was something we could do. I feel pretty lousy right now." Lita stated.

"I know what you mean. But I swear that I have been consulting the fire every day and I still haven't got anything knew." Raye said frustrated.

"We know Raye. We didn't mean to push you so much. Its that we all had such huge hopes in that we would find Serena within these days." Amy said.

"I know guys. I'm sorry. I just feel so useless!" Raye said letting her anger get the best of her.

"Calm down girl. We need to be calm with our minds clear. We won't help Serena if we're like this." Mina said. And she was right, everyone was letting their feelings of guilt and anger control them.

Suddenly Amy's blue cell phone started to go off with one of Beethoven's melodies. She was surprised to see the name of the cell phone's ID. She opened her cell phone and asked, "Darien? What's wrong?"

At this all the girls stared at Amy. Wasn't Darien angry at them? Then why was he calling Amy. There were sure that he knew that they were all still at the temple.

"Amy a miracle has happened! She's back. Serena is truly back!" Darien said with pure joy in his voice.

Amy didn't say anything. She felt her body go weak as she released the phone and her body felt backwards onto the cold wooden floor.

"Amy!" The girls shouted. Quickly Lita and Raye picked her up while Mina took the phone.

"Amy are you there?"

"Darien it's me Mina. What the heck did you told Amy to make her faint?" Mina demanded.

"She fainted? Oh I hope she's ok because she needs to come to the hospital soon and all of you as well." Darien said, his voice not losing any bit of joy.

"The hospital? Why do you want us there?" Mina asked. Lita and Raye stared with a curios expression on their faces.

"So you can greet Serena." Darien said.

That did it. Just like Amy, Mina was laying on the floor, which only made Raye and Lita wondered even more.

Raye took the phone and said, "All right what are you saying to make everyone faint?"

Darien just laughed. For once he was truly laughing. "I don't think I should say it again. Just get everyone to the car and drive to the Tokyo hospital, I'll explain everything there." With that he hung up leaving a truly confused Raye.

Raye closed the phone and looked at Lita who was laying Mina next to Amy on Raye's bed. "I think Darien has gone nuts." Raye said.

"Why?" Lita asked.

"He wants us to go to the hospital. Do you think it's payback for not telling him?" Raye asked.

"I don't know, but perhaps we should wait until they wake up." Lita said.

"Something must be wrong if he wants you all at the hospital." Artemis said. He had been silent through that whole thing trying to understand Darien's message.

"I think he is going to give us all shots as revenge for not telling him about the vision." Raye said. What? It could happen; after all he is a doctor.

"Who knows." Was Lita answered.

Suddenly they heard a moan which came from Amy. She suddenly sat up and yelled "Serena!"

"Amy what's wrong?" Raye said as she quickly came to her side.

Amy started crying which prevented her to talk. Lita was starting to freak out. /Did she have some sort of vision? But wait, the only one that can have visions is Raye. What the hell is going on here?/

Mina began to wake up and just like Amy she screamed Serena's name. Although she didn't start crying. She got up from the bed and looked at everyone.

"What are you waiting for? Let's go!" Mina ordered which in returned everyone looked at her weirdly.

"Go where Mina." Artemis asked.

"To see Serena!"

End of Flashback

When the girls arrived to the hospital followed by a very emotional white cat; they had no clue as to where to go. But once they called Darien he had told them what room and floor to go. Even though a security guard stated that they couldn't go in because of the cat it only took a few threats and the growling with its teeth showing of a cat to summit.

The girls had immediately thrown there selves at Serena. Hugging her and telling how much they love her. Serena had cried although she stated she didn't know why. Everyone had been chatting happily until her doctor arrived.

Dr. Williams hadn't been pleased seeing so many people in the room and with two cats! He had immediately stated that the cats had to go and that only the family could stay. Although the last one was for Darien.

But to his displease Serena had objected. Stating that everyone was part of her family, including the cats. Not wanting to upset her he had agreed to let everyone stay for a certain time. Once visitors hours were over they had to go. And thankfully for him that was about to happen in five minutes. Then he would be able to spend time with her alone.

"Serena we're so happy that you're back. But there is something that I want to ask you." Raye said. They had all been wrapped up in remembering the old times that no one had asked what they all wanted to know.

"What is it Raye?" Serena asked.

"Were where you all this time?" The scout of fire asked.

Everyone else remained quiet waiting for her answer. Darien was going to answer for her but with a light squeeze on his hand from her made him stop. God she knew him so well.

"Well Raye, to tell you the truth. I don't remember. I can't remember all those years all of you claim to have passed. The last thing I remembered is Darien coming back." She wanted to tell them that she remembered everything about the Sailor War, but her doctor was still there and he refused to leave.

"Oh." Was all Raye said. She knew that everyone had been frightened by what she had said. She couldn't remember, as if time hadn't passed for her.

Serena felt sad. Up to this moment she had felt so happy to be with her family and friends that she had forgotten the reason she was here. To be honest, she was scared of not remembering. The girls had told her that she had disappeared all of the sudden, but she knew there was more to that. But because Dr. Williams was there they couldn't talk freely.

She felt Darien giving her hand a light squeeze of reassurance. Serena smile and leaned her head on Darien's shoulder. /It doesn't matter if I don't remember. As long as I'm with him I'm happy./

Dr. Williams frowned. He wasn't liking what he was seeing. Deciding that he had seen enough he cough lightly to grab there attention.

"I'm sorry but visitors' hours are over." Dr. Williams stated.

"What's that suppose to mean?" Lita asked.

"That you have to leave. All of you." Dr. Williams said.

"Why you-" Lita got up but Mina grabbed her arm.

"Lita, he's right. Serena must be tired. Beside we can come tomorrow and everyday that Serena is here." Mina said.

"How long will Serena be here?" Amy asked.

Everyone looked at Dr. Williams. "I'm not sure. I need to keep doing exams to make sure she is fine. But though to her slight amnesia she may have to stay longer."

Darien frowned. He knew what Dr. Williams was doing. He wanted to retain Serena here to be with him. /Like I'm going to let that happen./ Darien thought.

"Do I have to stay here all alone?" Serena asked. She had never liked to be alone and now that this had happened she liked it even less.

"I'm sorry Serena but it's for your own good." Dr. Williams said.

"One person can stay with her." Darien interrupted.

Now everyone looked at Darien.

"It's hospital rules. A person may stay with the patient if the patient wants to." Darien stated. He wasn't going to let Tom stay with her alone.

"Then I will stay with her." Mrs. Tsukino said. "I want to stay with my daughter."

Serena nodded. Even though she knew she was safe she still felt a bit scared and she wanted her mother with her. "Yes mom stay."

"Then its settle. Mrs. Tsukino will stay and we will come tomorrow morning to visit you." Lita said. The rest of the girls nodded.

"I'm glad you're back Serena." Mina said as she hugged Serena. "Please don't leave us again." She said softly.

"I wont I promise." Serena said softly as well. Mina pulled back and it was Amy's turn.

"We missed you so much. Don't forget that you're the glue that holds us together. So we need you, you're a part of us." Amy said while hugging Serena. A few tears escape her shining blue eyes.

"I'll remember. I promise that I will always be here. No matter what." Serena promised.

Amy let got and Lita came and hugged Serena. "I swear that I'll bake you a cake everyday of anything you want. Just don't leave us again." Lita said as her voice started to break.

"You don't have to bake me cakes everyday to keep me here. But then again I don't mind." Serena said joking.

Lita and Serena separated and shared a smile. The last one was Raye. They both stared at one another until Raye came up and hugged Serena. Their relationship had always been one that was based on fighting, or so everyone thought. In reality they're really good friends who care a lot for one another.

"You better be here tomorrow Meatball head. Or I swear I'll kick your ass to the moon once I find you again." Raye said.

"Ok. I'll be here. I don't want to suffer your wrath." Serena said as she laughed.

Raye separated herself from Serena and looked at the girls. "All right, everyone here at eight o'clock."

"Right!"

Mr. and Mrs. Tsukino smiled. They were so happy that their daughter had such good friends. Friends that truly loved her.

"Well then you should let Serena rest." Dr. Williams stated.

The girls glared at the doctor but none the less they did as he said.

"Dr. Williams I would like to speak with you." Mr. Tsukino said.

"Sure Mr. Tsukino." Dr. Williams said.

"Darien, would you please come as well." Mr. Tsukino said. Darien nodded and after giving Serena kiss on her cheek he got up and left the room with the other two men.

"Is there anything you need sis?" Sammy asked. He wanted to make sure that she was ok and that she didn't need anything.

Serena smiled. She would have never dreamed of the day that Sammy would be nice to her. She could only imagen how worried they must have been all this time.

/But where was I? Where did I go?/ Serena asked herself.

"Sis?" Sammy asked, worry evident in his voice. She had space out and it was scarring him.

"Huh? Oh no, I don't need anything. Thanks Sammy." Serena said with a smile on her face.

"Dr. Williams I would like to know as to why my daughter can't seem to remember the past four years?" Mr. Tsukino asked.

Dr. Williams paced around in his office. "There are many reasons as to that. That is why I am doing all kinds of different exams to know the answer." Tom explained.

But that wasn't enough for Mr. Tsukino. "So in other words you know nothing. My daughter has been here for weeks and you still don't know what is wrong with her?" Mr. Tsukino turned to look at Darien. "Darien don't you have any idea?"

Dr. Williams frowned. He is Serena's doctor not Darien! Why was he asking him out of all people!

"Mr. Tsukino, I haven't studied Serena's case. But from what I could see she didn't suffer any physical injury so it maybe an emotional thing." Darien explained.

"Emotional thing?" Mr. Tsukino asked.

"Yes it maybe." Dr. Williams said. He wasn't going to let Darien take all the credit. "There are times that when a patient suffers a traumatic event he or she will block it out. Erase it from his or her memories to avoid any pain cause by it."

"So are you telling me that what ever happened to my daughter has caused her to block herself from those memories? Dear God! What happened to Serena?" Mr. Tsukino asked. Darien placed a hand on his shoulder.

"I know this is hard, but like Dr. Williams said. He needs to take more exams to make sure what happened. Right now we have to be strong for her. If Serena notices that we are upset it will affect her too and we don't want that." Darien said. He didn't want to see sadness in Serena's eyes.

"You're right. Until you know what is wrong with her I ask you not to tell Serena anything." Mr. Tsukino said.

"Don't worry sir. I won't tell her anything." Dr. Williams assured him.

Serena gently caressed Luna's hair. Even though she remembered like it was yesterday doing it, her body didn't it. Luna's purred was the only thing heard in the room at this moment.

She knew that everyone had missed her, and she felt guilty for causing them such pain. /I'm truly sorry for making you suffer Luna. But I promise to make it up to you, to everyone./ Her thoughts were interrupted by the entering of her father and Darien.

"Well Sammy I think we should go. But tomorrow morning we will be here with you sweetie." Mr. Tsukino said. He kissed his daughter's fore head.

"Ok." Serena said and she gave him a smile. She knew that that would make them feel better.

Darien took her hand and kissed it. He didn't want to leave her. He wanted to stay all night with her for the rest of their lives. Mrs. Tsukino noticed it and decided to make a small sacrifice.

"Darien, would you like to stay tonight?" Mrs. Tsukino asked.

Both Serena and Darien turned to look at her. Darien smiled and nodded. "I love to." He looked at Mr. Tsukino in case he would disapprove but he found him smiling.

"Take care of her tonight Darien. We will be here tomorrow morning." Mr. Tsukino said.

"Don't worry sir. I'll take care of her." Darien said.

"Yeah and no naughty things all right." Sammy said making the couple blush.

"Sammy! What way is that to talk!" His mother scolded him.

"Sorry, just a precaution. I want to take Serena back home, not Serena and a baby to be." Sammy stated. Which in return he got a knock on the head curtesy of his older sister.

"Sammy! Just when I thought you change! Now get out and let me rest." Serena said. The nerve of him.

Everyone laughed at the scene the two siblings were causing. Sammy grabbed Luna who with tears in her eyes said, "I will also come back tomorrow Serena. Please take care of yourself."

"I will Luna, besides I have my prince in shining armor to protect me." Serena said with a smile.

Everyone smiled and with that they left. Leaving the couple finally alone.

Darien grabbed Serena's hand as they intertwined there fingers together. "You have no idea how much I miss you." Darien said. Looking at her blue eyes he felt lost in them as he drew closer. His view fell onto her lips. It had been such a long time since he had kissed her; he was dying to do it.

Leaning his head more he capture her lips with his. Kissing her gently at first and then begging for entrance as his tongue traced her bottom lip. She didn't deny him entrance. She felt herself give in as his tongue explored her mouth. In her mind she remembered the last time they had kissed, but she noticed how her body didn't, and now her body was begging her to remember everything she and Darien had experienced together.

One of her hands went through his dark black hair. Oh how she loved the feeling of his hair through her fingers. The other hand was on his shirt bringing him closer. While one of Darien's arms was around her waist doing the same job.

Darien's lips left hers because he needed to breathe. Bloody oxygen! He looked at her and smile. His greatest fear was that once he found her again she wouldn't love him. But now he had realized how wrong he was and he hated himself for doubting her.

"Serena my love. You have know idea how long I have waited for this moment. To be finally be with you. To hold you in my arms." Darien said bringing her to him. He held her as he sighed. Finally he was complete.

Serena smiled as she closed her eyes. "We'll be together for always, right?" She asked him.

"Yes my love. This time I promise that nothing will separate us ever again. No matter what happens, we will be together forever."

A/N: Ok everyone. I updated. I now I take for ever but I tend to get writter's block a lot, but after watching a few episodes of Sailor Moon it started to leave. Ok Sakura12 (or are you now JKRowlingsBiggestFan) I used Raye's name in English, all though I'm use to it in Japanese and sometimes I wrote it in Japanese and I had to go back and erase it.

I also want to give a thanks to inspire16, I really like your review. Thanks!

To the rest of you thank you as well. I really appreaciate all of your reviews!

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