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a/n: I know the last chapter was crappy, I just needed to put that in there. This Chapter should be a little more interesting! I Promise! It'll be good! Serena's POV
Seiya seemed to be on edge ever since our fainting spell. Never did he leave my side. We went every where together now. For almost a week, Seiya was my shadow. Even when he had a concert, I was forced to come on stage with him.
No new Empties were showing up. I wondered what Mimet was waiting for. Never in the past had she delayed so long between attacks.
The increasing time had me worried, and all I could think about was the nightmare I'd had from the last time. Everyone had been engulfed in flames before my eyes. Darien and Seiya were saved for last.
"Dumpling, are you alright?" was all Seiya said, like wise I asked him the same question.
I sent three more falsely cheerful emails to Darien, all of them avoiding the fact that enemies had appeared. He sensed I wasn't telling him everything, I'm sure, but I continued to work my emails around Rini.
He told me all about America and how beautiful the weather was there. Some of his stories involved his new friends he'd made there in the recent years. Sometimes he mentioned a girl, Elizabeth, whom he was sure I'd get along with famously. I highly doubted that. Nevertheless, I replied that it would be fun to meet her.
That was when Darien got his wonderful idea.
Serena,
How are things over there? I hope all is well! Sounds like you guys are having fun. A Three Lights concert backstage! Wish I'd been there!
Tell Rini I say hi, and the others. Make sure they know how much I miss them!
I also had something to ask you. Elizabeth wants to come out to Japan to study computer sciences, but has no where to stay. She's already enrolled in the university, but she wants to know if she can come live with you for a while. If not, I'm sure she can find somewhere else to stay. Please let me know asap, she's going out there in a few days.
Studies are going well; work has started picking up again.
Talk to you soon,
Darien.
Elizabeth, the girl who has been spending time with my Darienwanted to come and live with me? What could I say?
"I think you should let her come," Raye replied firmly when I told her, "If it doesn't work out, you can help her find a place to stay. Besides, I'm sure that you'll hardly see her, what with her going to the university."
"You think so?" I asked.
"I know so! Now, go email Darien back."
Three days later, Seiya and I waited in the Tokyo airport. Elizabeth would be arriving soon. I had no idea what she looked like, except for a few pictures that she'd sent me.
"You remember, Dumpling, this is where we first saw each other!" Seiya murmured as he pulled his hat down lower over his eyes to hide his identity.
"Yes," I replied off-handedly, looking out over the crowd for the Elizabeth.
"Are you Serena?" a quiet voice asked behind me. I whirled around to see a girl a few inches shorter than me with short blonde hair in a similar style to Hotaru's crammed under a blue base ball cap. Her small pale face was filled by two large dark blue eyes that looked like endless pools. Although she was short, she was kind of brawny. She had broad shoulders and well muscled arms that were accentuated by the tight top she wore. On her lower half, she wore a pair of grey sweat pants that were a few sizes to big.
"Yes, that's me. You must be Elizabeth," I replied.
"That's me!" she answered. Her Japanese was very good, but was heavily accented with an American accent.
"Welcome!" I gestured to the entire airport.
"Thank you," she blushed.
"Let's go and get your stuff," I murmured.
Twenty minutes later we all sat in Raye's car, Seiya behind the wheel. An awkward silence settled over the car. I had never been a good conversation starter. Seiya picked it up quite easily.
"So what part of America are you from?" he asked.
"Not America, Canada. I'm from western Canada," she answered quietly. She was obviously as uncomfortable as I was.
"Canada? What's it like there?"
"Cold, in the winter at least," she laughed nervously, rubbing her palms together.
"You must do a lot of skiing then," Seiya remarked.
"Actually, no, I'm more of a horse person," she gestured to her attire.
"I see," Seiya murmured.
"Your Seiya Kou of the Three Lights. Am I right?" she suddenly asked.
"I didn't know our music went out that far," Seiya marveled.
"Most people out in Canada don't know who you are. I did research on pop culture out here before coming," she mumbled, embarrassed. It fell silent again.
Suddenly, I felt a vibration in my pocket. I pulled out my communicator.
"Serena, Seiya, where are you?" Ami asked urgently.
"Why?" I queried, worried now. The look in Ami's eyes was fearful.
"Lots of Empties! We need you at the park NOW!" suddenly, the communicator went blank, all that could be heard was screams of terror, shrieks of delight, and attacks from the scouts.
"Seiya!"
"What's the matter?" Elizabeth asked.
"Some friends of ours are in trouble," Seiya replied, "we'll drop you off at home and you can get settled."
"Can't I help?"
"It's alright," I replied, grabbing Seiya's tensing shoulder as the odometer jumped higher.
Quickly, I showed Elizabeth where she could put her things, and Seiya and I drove off.
"Where to?" he asked.
"The park!"
We drove off; leaving our charge to fend for herself.
Twenty or more Empties filled the park. How many they'd defeated before we had arrived, I couldn't tell. Fighter jumped out of the driver's seat and sprinted to Healer and Venus who struggled to hold back an Empty.
"Silver Starlight Gorgeous Kiss!" I screamed, taking down three Empties in one hit.
"Star Gentle Uterus!" I heard Maker shout, knocking out a few more opponents.
"Uranus World Shaking!"
"Neptune Deep Submerge!"
"Mars Flame Sniper!"
"Jupiter Oak Revolution!"
"Venus Beauty and Love Shock!"
"Pluto Dead Scream!"
"Star Serious Laser!"
The babble increased, as did the dust. Empties screamed in pain as all our attacks hit them, knocking them to the ground. Suddenly, we stopped moving. The dust settled, and only one Empty remained.
"Mercury Aqua Rhapsody!"
It toppled to the ground, screeching.A smile broke out on Mercury's face. We all smiled, panting to try to catch our breath. A soft laugh filled the park.
"Well done scouts!" Mimet noted, "But you don't think you've got it that easy do you?" she laughed again. A sharp intake of breath was all that could be heard as fifteen more Empties appeared before us.
We threw all that we had at them, but to no avail. Having used up most of our energy, we could use no more. Only five monsters fell to our feeble attempts. Mercury and Mars collapsed in a heap at Uranus' feet. Neptune toppled on top of them. Venus' limbs shook until she joined the others on the ground. Jupiter and Uranus could no longer sustain themselves. Soon it was only a very weak Fighter, Maker, Healer, and I. We had no chance.
"Star Sensitive Inferno!" the attack barely made a scratch on the Empty. All together! Healer insisted.
We all shouted our attacks. The victim of our frail attacks stumbled, but no permanent damage was done. I dropped to the ground, though I was still conscious, tears streaming down my face. I give up!
Don't give up! Fighter thought.
We need you! Maker added.
No! It's useless! She tricked us! Now we are completely powerless against those monsters!
Just as I started to lose all faith, a new voice called from somewhere in the trees.
"Ultra Violent Elimination!" A bright ball of light filled the park. When it cleared, the remaining ten had vanished.
"You're lucky scouts!" Mimet snapped, and disappeared.
a/n: OOOH! That's pretty exciting no? hahaha! Hold yer horses cuz there's more to come! Find out who this disembodied voice is in the next chapter… if you review!
p.s is it just me or can you hear them all saying their attacks in your head? Purdy sure I'm going nutso!
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