I'm back! I hope this chapter turns out longer than my others... I don't intend to stop, it's just that...it happens y'know? I've always had itty bitty chapters though. But I apologize... and digress. ON WITH THE STORY!!!!
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My lips tingled warmly and I craved more. Though I didn't do anything about it. He was staring into my eyes, seemingly that his was examining my very soul, so I was okay. As long as I was near him and in his arms, I'll be fine.
I was sitting on the side of his bed with him beside me, cradling me in his arms and I knew he felt that I was his only... as I'd felt about him. We were meant to be together, soul mates. However brief that time may be I don't know. I hated thinking about that... My death. It seemed so near and far all at the same time. I could be happy and content and all of a sudden, WHAM! The very thought sends shivers up and down my spine, making my blood run cold and my heart pound. Warm tears began to form in the corners of my eyes. I broke eye contact with him. I didn't want him to see me like this. Weak... I HAD to be brave! I always have been, until I was staring death in the face.
"Serena..." he whispered. "What's wrong?" I could feel his sweet breath on my face and my heart skipped a beat. He brought my hand to his lips as he kissed it gently, reassuring me that he was my love.
"I...I..." I was stammering around my words. I couldn't form them. I saw a look of realization form in his eyes. It hit him hard. I flung my arms around him as I cried, "Oh Darien! It's not fair! Why?! Why is it that this has to happen?! Why can't I be with you for the rest of my life? The way I've always wanted things to be!!" Sobs wracked my fragile body as I clung to Darien for the sake of dear life. I wanted- No! Needed to be near him. I realized that even for the rest of my life twenty-four hours a day would never be enough to be near him. I felt cheated. Out of life. But most importantly, out of love...
His arms held me gently, lovingly, close to him. His face was buried in my hair and I heard what sounded like muffled crying coming from him. He lifted his head and looked me in the eyes again. His tear-streaked face looked so sad. I never wanted to see him that way. "Serena..." he whispered again. I knew what this angel was trying to say. I've felt it in my own heart numerous times, a feeling without words... He struggled, trying to find those magic words, though. Finally he gave up and began whispering in my ear how much he loved me. I felt a lone tear trickle down my cheek, then the other. I felt his lips come in contact with my salty, pained tears. He kissed them all, as if taking my hurt and longing from me, taking it himself. My cheeks were dry when he'd stopped. He'd kissed away my tears...
I felt dizzy. More faint this time than the last. ' Oh God! Please...no! Just let me live a little longer!' I prayed silently as Darien laid down, still cradling me. My head was just under his and I felt his fingers combing my hair. His other hand was holding mine, right next to my face. My other hand was grasping him tightly, warmly, trustingly... This was it. As I lay gently in his arms I realized my world was growing dimmer and my breath shorter. Unconsciously, Darien realized this as we lay curled up on his bed. All I could see was Darien, but truthfully that was I wanted or needed to see. "Serena...I love you..." he whispered in my ear.
"I love you..." I choked out.
"Serena...ever since the day I met you...I've wanted to be just like this. Close to you, in my arms. I craved hearing your voice. It still sends shivers down my spine... I've always wanted to kiss your soft lips...I knew from the day I met you that I loved you. That you were my only..."
I couldn't process thoughts. I heard him and understood him but my head was swimming. "Endymion..." I whispered.
Darien's eyes grew wide. "I-I...Serenity?! I-I've found you! Serenity! My beloved!"
"Endymion..."was the only word I could say. I realized in that moment, that I'd lived before. As the Imperial Princess Serenity, heir to the Moon Kingdom. Her only love... was that of Prince Endymion of Earth. Darien...
"Serenity!" he whispered. "I-I've found you! Oh but bittersweet! Life strips you from me yet again..."
"After 1000 years, Darien...I still love you..."
"Aishiteru Serenity..."
"Aishiteru Endymion..."
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NO!!! I made myself cry! Darn it darn it darn it!! That wasn't supposed to happen. Well...this chapter was short too! DANG!! Sorry minna...Maybe I'll eventually have a story with chapters of a respectable size. But you know what they say! Quality over quantity! Until then...
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