(MoonlightMaiden14 doesn't own Sailor Moon, ftw!!)
Serena had returned to her desk and took one look at the paper and immediately had a question to ask. She got up from her comfy chair and went to Mr. Shield's office. She knocked lightly, but when no one answered she knocked again this time a little louder.
"Mr. Shields?" She called as she entered the dark room. She saw his tall form standing in front of the wall length window staring out into Tokyo.
"What is it, Serena?" He asked her in cold voice. The sound sent shivers down Serena's spine.
"I-I was just wonder if you had a specific time that you would like the work done. Mr. Greenwood didn't mind when it was finished as long as it was finished before the meeting. I didn't know if you had different thoughts," Serena said. Darien didn't respond he just kept looking outside.
"You've really grown up, haven't you, Serena?" Darien said quietly after a few minutes passed. Serena looked over at him.
"Obviously," She said matter-of-factly. Darien turned his head to look at her once again. He just couldn't get her face out of his mind.
"You've really become quite a gorgeous young woman. I always knew you would be," Darien complimented.
"Don't try being nice to me now, Darien Shields," Serena said with ice in her words. Darien groaned.
"Oh, my God, Serena. All I'm doing is complimenting you and you are biting my head off!" Darien said frustrated.
"Psh, don't make yourself be the good guy. You aren't Tuxedo Mask anymore! You lost that privilege when you broke up with me," Serena spat at him. Darien saw red.
"Don't even, just because I broke up with doesn't mean I'm no longer Tuxedo Mask," Darien said this as he flicked his wrist and a crimson red rose appeared. He walked over to Serena and put the rose in front of her face. "I am as much him as I am Prince Endymion. No wait; all three of us are the same person." His face was emotionless as he spoke and when he finished the crimson red color of the rose darkened to black. He placed the black rose into Serena's palms.
Serena didn't make a sound. She only stared at the rose in her hands.
"You want to play this…game of ice, Serena?" Darien continued, "You must have forgotten that I am the king of that game as well. Would you like to know what my question is, princess?"
Serena stood still. After a few seconds, she slowly nodded.
"Haha, I thought you might," Darien chuckled knowingly, "Are you willing to freeze your heart as a sacrifice. I know you are only holding back. I've always been able to read your eyes like an open book, my dear." He took his large hand and swept her bangs to the side so he could look into her tear filled eyes.
The motion snapped Serena back to her senses. She slapped her boss right across his right cheek. Darien's head flew to the side, shocked, but barely hurt. He moved his hand up to his cheek and it felt warm.
"How dare you. You no longer know who I am, Darien. I am beginning to think you never actually did. Don't act all high and mighty just because you are a prince. As a matter of fact, you are the one who seemed to have forgotten one little detail. I am the more powerful one out of us two. Don't underestimate the legendary Princess Serenity. I will make the hell in your life, believe me. And when it is all over, I will be having my victory." Serena said in a quiet, icy, mysterious voice. Darien shivered. He took notice that after she finished speaking that the temperature had dropped a few degrees.
"Now, sir, I will have those papers done ASAP. Buss me, if you need me," Serena said in a much happier voice and walked out of the room.
Darien dropped into his chair and leaned back. He put his hands over his face.
What happened to her?! She is a totally different person. What happened to the kind and caring 14 year-old that I knew? Darien thought to himself.
-You broke her heart…- That unknown voice answered. Darien's eyes popped open.
-That's right, pretty boy. You are the one that changed her. You changed her for the worst the day you said 'I don't love you anymore'. - The voice said. Darien waited if there would be anymore, but it stopped.
What was that...? Darien thought, but just shook his head. He got up from his chair and went over to his mini-fridge and got a bottle of water. He opened it and drank half the bottle at once.
"Ugh, I must be going crazy," Darien groaned. He sat back down at his desk and began working on his own things.
About an hour or so later, Serena knocked on his door again. She didn't receive an answer of coming in or not, so she walked in anyway. She had the folder in her hands.
"I've finished, Mr. Shields," Serena said, "What would you like me to do with them?"
Darien looked up at her with tired eyes, and slowly put his hand out in front of him. Serena sauntered over to him and put the folder in his open hand. Darien took them and laid the papers in front of him. He looked over the work that was down, and would nod occasionally.
"This is good work, Miss Tsukino," Darien said quietly, "Thank you. That's all for now. I'm sure you are hungry." He resumed his own work.
"Wait, I'm sure you are hungry too. Aren't you going to go eat anything?"
"Me? No. I don't have the time. Besides, I'm not that hungry anyway. I ate on the plane." Darien replied.
Serena just nodded and left the room. She went to her desk to get her purse and went out of the office. She walked over to the next door and knocked lightly. When she didn't get an answer, she decided to just walk in anyway.
"Mina?" Serena called quietly. She looked around and noticed the room was empty. She looked over at the door that led to Kevin's office. She sauntered over to it and was about to knock when she heard some noises from behind it. It was Mina and Kevin arguing back and forth. She stood there listening for a few minutes. When silence filled the room beyond, she went to sit in Mina's desk chair. Not long after, Mina came out of the room.
"Oh, Serena! How long have you been here?" Mina asked with surprise.
"It hasn't been that long. Is everything all right?" Serena questioned.
"You know, just little arguments here and there," Mina said. Serena nodded showing that the same was happening between her and Darien.
"Wanna get some lunch?" Serena asked after a few seconds past and Mina agreed.
After lunch was over and Serena returned to her desk, Darien came out.
"Hi," Darien said to her, "How was your lunch? I'm sure you went with Mina."
"Hi. It was fine, and yes, I did go with Mina." Serena answered. Darien stood there looking at her expectedly. "What is it?"
"The meeting is about to start. It's almost five till." Darien replied shortly. Serena eyes widen and she almost jumped up out of her chair. Once her things were collected for the meeting, they both left together for the conference room.
(MoonlightMaiden14: Well, that's it for now. I've been working on this for the past like two days; finally finished it after school. So there ye go, mate. Just as a heads up, the next chapter won't be up, probably, until early next week. I am going on a retreat with my youth group [my boyfriend is coming, too!, so I won't be around this weekend. Have a great weekend, y'all! See ya! P.S. I'm sure you've all notice that there are errors in my work, but I am only human, so please look over them. Thank you. . P.S.S. REVIEW!!!!)
