10
Breaking Up

We Don't own Sailor Moon

" Darien said he, Raye and Beryl will met us here in 40 minutes… so what
shall we do till then? " Andrew asked Serena as they walked around the large
amusement park.
" Um " Serena looked around till her eye's fell on something " What about we
go on the Ferris wheel or maybe play a game?"
"I don't know if they'll let you on the rides… but, I'll win you a prize!"
Andrew laughed as they linked arms and began to walk to the endless row of
carnival games.
" Alright "Serena laughed and pulled him over to a dart game. " Let's see
how good you are"
" You just watch I will win you that big teddy bear " Andrew pointed up at a
large white bear hanging by it's neck on the side of the booth. It looked
saddened by it's current predicament. Serena smiled at the bear then nodded
prompting Andrew to purchase some darts and begin to play.
"Hey beautiful "a familiar voice made her jump a little. She turned to see
Diamond standing directly behind her with a slight grin on his face.
" What do you want Diamond?" She moaned in disbelief… was he stalking her or
something? It seemed that wherever she went as soon as Darien was out of
sight Diamond would appear out of nowhere.
" I herd you fell last night… all I wanted to do was ask you if you were ok.
That's all really."
"I am just fine, thank you for your concern. Now leave me alone. "Serena
snapped then said she was going to sit down before walking as briskly as she
could to a near by bench. She soon realized that not only was she still
being pursued but her pace was slowing due to her aching back and feet.
"Oh come on Serena can't we be friends?" Diamond asked as he took a seat
beside her then reached over and placed a hand on her ballooned stomach.
"Did I say you could touch me Diamond?" Serena pushed his hand away and
sighed. It was clear she wasn't going to get rid of the pesky man.
" Andrew there you are….where is Serena? " Darien wondered as he looked
around the game booth Andrew was standing at.
" She was here just a second ago. " Andrew looked around with a puzzled look
on his face as the Carney handed him the large bear. "Thanks… I don't know
where she is… maybe she went to go sit down."

" Do you ever give up?" Serena asked Diamond as she got into the long line
for food. Her stomach had begun to growl and she now didn't know where
Andrew was, consequently she therefore didn't know where Darien was.
" Why don't you let me buy you something in order to make up for all the
mean things I have done to you and Darien?" Diamond sighed now frustrated
with her rugged attitude.
"No Thanks " Serena sighed at the long line then walked over to a bench in
defeat. Her feet and back were aching too much to stand in a line, no matter
how hungry she felt.
" On come on "Diamond grinned. Ann was right Serena is a pain, no wonder she
can't get rid of her, but hey, maybe once those two break up she could be
mine… now only if she doesn't keep those brats of hers.
"Fine… if you want to be helpful to me then go and find Andrew and Darien.
I'm tired and I just want to go home… this isn't as fun as I thought."
"You want me… to go and get Darien… who hates me with a passion? Serena… I'm
not willing to die trying to be your friend."
"Then you're not a very good friend are you?" She cursed herself internally
for not bringing her cell phone. Of all the days you had to pick today to be
a blonde bimbo huh Serena?
"Maybe not, look, I know he'll kill me for even looking at you and I really
don't want to put myself in arms reach of that nut…"
"That NUT is the father of my children and the love of my life Diamond! Get
the hell away from me right now!"
"But… hey I didn't mean…"
"GO!" Serena screamed causing a few people to turn and glare at Diamond for
harassing a pregnant woman.
"Fine… I'm going." Diamond stood up and backed away then suddenly hit
something firm.
"Diamond…" Darien's angry voice growled from directly behind him.
"I know… crawl into a hole and die… got it." Diamond winced.
"Right." Darien sneered and watched the white haired boy rush away
frantically. "Where've you been dumpling? I was worried…"
"Can we go home Darien? My feet and back hurt so much! I just want to soak
in the bathtub and relieve my joints." Serena looked up into his eyes with a
pleading expression.
"Of course we can, let's go." Darien smiled weakly at his siblings then
helped Serena to her feet and placed a protective arm around her shoulder.
"We're going to go home guys… She's not feeling well."
"Okay Darien, take care of her." Beryl nodded nicely.
" Did Daimond upset you? " Darien wondered as they got into his SUV and then
started down the road.
" No "
" You seem upset… are you sure?"
" I'm sure." Serena smiled and placed her hand on his.
" So Where did you run off to this morning?" Serena asked as she turned to
look and him and put on a smile.
" Oh I had a few things I needed to get done is all "
" Like what?"
" Just a few things for work, plus Beryl needed my help finding something
for Andrew's birthday"
" Oh yeah I forgot his birthday is next week " Darien smiled that she had
bought his story, he didn't want her to know he was out buying her a ring.
" Thank goodness we're home" Serena said as she saw their house come into
view.
Once home Darien helped Serena out of the car and up to their room he sat
her down on the bed with a concerned look on his face. " Lay down here for a
bit, I am going to go and start your bath ok?"
" Thanks " Serena told him and then pulled him down for a kiss before he
could go and start her bath.
" I love you"
" I love you too Serena, so very much never forget that " he then bent down
so he could steal another kiss from her before leaving the room to start her
bath.
Serena smiled as she watched him go and then placed a hand on her stomach. "
I see you two are up " She laughed lightly as a few kicks responded to her
voice. It was a while before Darien returned and stood beside the bed.
"Your bath is ready." Serena could see an odd look on his face but ignored
it when she realized that getting up was harder than she thought it would
be.
"Will you help me up? I'm just so exhausted…"
"It's fine dumpling. Here, take my hands and I'll help you up." Serena did
as she was told and was soon on her feet hobbling to the bathroom with
Darien right behind her. It was a silent walk and Serena smiled at him
before opening the door to the bathroom. A burst of steam hit her face
making her sigh, when she stepped into the bathroom the mirror caught her
eye, despite the fact that it was completely foggy a message had been
written in soap:

Will you marry me Serena?

Just as she realized what the message said Darien took her hand gently and
turned her to look into his eyes. They were sparkling more than usual and
Serena couldn't help but cry, her emotions taking over. "What's wrong?"
Darien slumped a little the thought crossing his mind that perhaps she
didn't want to marry him.
"Nothing's wrong I just… I'm sorry… I don't mean to cry…" She wrapped her
hands around his waist and let all of the tension in her body lift out. "Of
course I'll marry you… how could I not?"
"I don't know." Darien laughed then produced the ring box with the sparkling
diamond carefully nestled in gold.

The Next Day
"Ann, back off! " Darien snapped as he tried to read some simple paper work
his father needed him to go over for work.
" Darien you need to stop lying to yourself " Ann wined as she looked at
him
" I am not lying to myself I love Serena and our unborn twins!" Darien could
feel the last bits of understanding and patience leave him. Ann was just too
much.
" Your lying "
" I know you want to hear. You want to hear that I am only marrying Serena
because I feel like I have to and I don't love her the way a man should when
he marries a woman. I don't want to be a father at my age… but you know
what? Keep dreaming! It's just not going to happen! I love Serena and we
will be married and have a ton of kids! "
" If you say so " Ann replied and tried to hide her smile as she fingered
the tape recorder in her pocket. With that little saying Darien just
recited, she could edit enough to make Serena think Darien didn't want to
marry her and she would leave.
Andrew and some other employees who were in the office watched Ann leave.
None of them had ever liked her and now she seemed especially nasty. Andrew
could especially tell that even saying those words had hurt him badly. "She
doesn't give up does she?" Andrew asked as he shook his head and placed a
hand on his brother's shoulder.
" No she doesn't"

Serena smiled to herself as she sat on the bed she shared with Darien and
folded some new baby clothing she had just bought at the store. One shirt
said Daddy's little girl while the other shirt said Mommy's little boy.
Serena pulled out some other outfits and laid them on the bed. She wanted to
get the clothes put away before Raye came over and they went shopping for
some extra items for prom.

Serena didn't know if she really wanted to go to prom because of her being 6
months pregnant but Raye and Darien had convinced her since Raye was on the
prom committee and found out Serena and Darien were voted prom king and
queen. Raye wanted it to be a surprise but it was the only way to get her to
go.
" Hello Serena" Ann grinned as she walked in the bedroom and took a seat on
the bed beside the plump blonde.
" What do you want?"
" I have to tell you something "
" What's that?" Serena rolled her eyes and looked up at Ann who had a weird
look on her face.
" I have to tell you this before you go and ruin your life… Darien doesn't
want to marry you and he doesn't want these kids."
" I don't believe you" Serena frowned
" I have proof right here on this tape recorder. " Ann smiled and held the
devixe up to her cousin teasing the play button with her thumb. "Wanna hear?
I really think that you should."
A few seconds later Darien's voice was heard "I am only marrying Serena
because I feel like I have to and I don't love her the way a man should when
he marries a woman. I don't want to be a father at my age." Ann casually
stopped it and looked at Serena.
" Would you like to hear more?" Ann smiled at Serena's shaking head. "See… I
told you. I think it's best that you know since, well, you think he's
marrying you for love." With that Ann rewound the tape and set it down on
the bed then walked out of the room.
Serena watched her go and felt tears come into her eye's she walked for to
the side of the bedside table then scribbled a note on a pice of paper that
read "Listen to this.". She then set the note next to the recorder, Plucked
the ring off of her finger placing it delicately on top of the recorder,
then walked out of the room to go and find Raye who was most likely waiting
for her.
"Hey Serena ready for lunch then go shopping for prom dresses?" Raye asked
" Yeah, I guess " Serena shrugged.
" What is wrong?"
" Raye, I really need a friend to talk to "
"Come on we'll get some lunch and we can talk" Raye frowned then took her
hand with a nod.

" So let me get this right, Ann played you a tape with Darien saying he is
only marrying you out of duty and really is not ready for a child?"
Serena nodded as she stared at her food. " You know that's not true Serena.
He loves you. All he talks about is marrying you after graduation in a few
weeks and having tons of kids with you. He wants to have a large family and
grow old and watch your grandchildren grow with you and only you " Raye told
her. Serena just frowned as she picked at her food as Raye talked. " Serena
I know my brother he loves you so much"
" Then why was his voice on that tape recorder saying those things?" Serena
asked Raye.
" I don't know but I am going to find out "
" How?" Serena wondered as she looked up from her food.
" Trust me I will find out " Raye told her

Meanwhile

" I am so glad I am home "Darien told Andrew as they walked through the
front door.
"Last night was busy I sometimes hate Saturdays "
" Hey honey " Andrew smiled at his wife who was making lunch.
" Hey you two "
" Is Serena here?" Darien asked
" I haven't seen her, maybe she is resting upstairs " Beryl told him as he
nodded.
" I'll go look " as he left Ann smiled to herself knowing Serena had taken
off earlier with Raye and was hopefully not coming back. Darien walked up
stairs to their bedroom " dumpling?" he called when he walked in to their
bedroom. He scanned the room letting his eye's fall upon his pillow "What
the hell?" he said to himself and looked at the note picking up Serena's
ring. " Why did she give me my ring back" he frowned and pressed play on the
tape recorder
Darien eye's went wide when he herd his voice "I am only marrying Serena
because I feel like I have to and I don't love her the way a man should when
he marries a woman. I don't want to be a father at my age " He paused for a
moment, shocked. " Ann..." He growled then threw the recorder
against the wall violently before turning towards the door. With fire in his
eyes he practically ripped the wooden object from it's frame and stomped
into the hall. "ANN!"
Ann cringed as she heard Darien's furious yell. "Yes?" She smiled weakly
emerging from her room.
"What did you do?" He screamed angrily.
"Nothing Darien… why?" She shook lightly. He was obviously aware of what
she'd done. The question was, what would he do.
"You… you…" Darien began to advance towards her with balled fists, unable to
formulate sentences he only uttered pieces at a time. "You. Fucking. Bitch!
You. Lied. To. Her! YOU. MADE. HER. LEAVE!" Ann realized that Darien wasn't
thinking clearly which scared her. He was slowly advancing on her, his hands
white from the pressure of his balled fist. He was seriously going to hurt
her. Knowing this she ran into her room and slammed the door. "DON'T. RUN
FROM ME ANN!" Darien then smashed his hand into the door cracking the frame
and making Ann scream with terror.
"Darien! Stop! Wait! I didn't do anything!"
"YOU'RE ALWAYS HURTING HER!" Darien grabbed the door handle and began to
sqeaze causing the knob to crush under the pressure. Hearing all of the
commotion Andrew and Beryl came running up the stairs. Andrew paled as he
saw his brother about to actually smash through Ann's door and quickly
rushed to grab him. "GET OFF OF ME ANDREW!"
"No! Darien! Don't make me call the police and have them haul you off. Don't
think I won't!"
"She… she recorded something I said, took it out of context, and then had
Serena listen to it. She left me my ring and everything! I don't know how to
fix this because there's no denying it was me who said it and she won't
believe me if I just say that was a small portion of the conversation!"
"Darien… is this about the other day when you were saying all that stuff
about not wanting to marry her?"
"Yes."
"I was there. I can tell her it's not the truth Darien. You have witnesses!"
"Okay then… well… we'd better go and try to find her I guess." Darien's
voice had calmed but he was still fuming inside.
"Good then… let's go." Darien watched Andrew walk towards the stair and
pressed his side against Ann's door.
"This isn't over Ann." He growled then marched toward the stairs trying to
formulate what he would say to fix what Ann had done.

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Serena frowned as she walked into the house, Darien and Andrew had left an
hour ago to go look for her.
" Serena?" Beryl asked standing up from the sofa
" I'll be in my room "was all Serena said and walked up stairs. As soon as
she was gone, Beryl grabbed the phone and called Darien's cell.
"She's back"
Serena sighed as she walked into the bedroom she shared with Darien then
over to the bed to sit down. Looking around the room she saw the smashed
recorder laying on the ground by the wall.
Turning to look at the night stand Serena reached over and grabbed the
picture frame of her and Darien. Her gaze was fixed as her mind rushed over
all of the things that he'd said to her that completely contradicted what
the recorder had said. Why was he so complicated and why did it seem like
she was always the one being hurt. Was he really worth all of this torture?
A tear dropped from her eye as the door opened and Darien stepped in. His
breath caught as he saw her sitting there looking so melancholy, she hadn't
noticed his entrance which worried him perhaps more than he would have
liked.
"Serena?" He almost whispered, part of him hoping she wouldn't hear him. She
blinked then looked up at him with surprise, tears streaming down her face,
she looked broken. "Serena… look…"
"No Darien. You listen to me for a moment. Whenever you hurt me I let you
waltz right back in and you start talking and win me over again. Not this
time. You can't stand there and tell me that you didn't say those things. Do
you know how I felt when I heard that?" Serena shouted angrily then held up
her hand as Darien opened his mouth to speak. "No! Don't start! How dare you
talk like that! YOU were the one who convinced me to do this, YOU were the
one who proposed, YOU were the one who started this WHOLE thing!"
"Serena. Yes, I said those things but let me explain will you?"
"NO! There is NO reason to say those things unless you meant them. You…
you're really ridiculous! You're not worth all of this!"
"Please don't say things just to hurt me Serena. I wouldn't have done any of
this if I didn't want to. Ann was hounding me, trying to get me to reassure
her thoughts that I didn't want this but I do. So, I said those things, then
told her that they weren't true. You only heard part of the whole
conversation and if you don't believe me ask everyone who was there. Andrew
heard the whole thing… If you don't want to believe me then don't, but
please Serena, know that I would never mean to say anything like that. I
swear to you." Serena looked into Darien's eyes and sighed. He was so
sincere.
"I have to think about it. Until then, I'm staying in the room I'm supposed
to be in." She laboriously stood and walked slowly out of the room with her
head hung to the floor. Darien stood in the middle of the room with a broken
heart. He couldn't believe Ann, she was trying everything she could to ruin
their lives, something he wouldn't let her do.