Chapter 12
Serena's life/Seiya's risk
Sometimes it's the person who does the nice thing that ends up suffering the most.
So does she wander if it was all worth it?
Serena is ready to be wheeled off into the operating room. Darien does not let go of his precious wife's hand until he absolutely has too. Ilene had tears in her eyes as she held on to her husband for comfort and support. Ken was feeling worse if anything. If only he were able to save his little princess.
There was also a high risk that the girl's dear friend may not make it out of theatre. Every medical procedure had that warning with it…even when you are wide awake during a treatment…for instance, Seiya.
Rei remains in the room long after the other girls had left. Ken and Ilene lay asleep in one of the chairs. The sound of them softly snoring was becoming irritating to the dark haired singer. She took herself out of the ward and slowly walks toward the elevator. All she could do now was wait….for both Serena and Seiya.
Flashback
1996
Serena's house
Early evening...
"I can't believe you Serena" Rei growled. "We finally discover that Galaxia is the new enemy and you are more concerned about Darien" "Why hasn't he replied to my letters Waaa" She hisses.
Her voice is wet with sarcasm.
Serena is taken back by Rei's rudeness, yet not at all surprised.
"Rei just because Darien and Me are in love" She retorted.
Seiya looks at the teenage blonde with sad eyes.
Serena knew there was nothing that could happen between those two especially given the latest circumstances.
"Darien is concerned about his future" Rei said. "Why don't you do the same?"
Serena looked at the floor.
"Chibi?" The little pink haired girl remarked.
Serena knelt down and picked her up. Chibi tugged on Serena's uniform.
Rei looked over at the three lights. She didn't look too pleased.
"You three are just as bad" She scalded. "Posing as objects of lust for teenage girls everywhere, only to be hiding the fact you are transsexuals with some sort of vendetta we don't know about" she ranted.
"We didn't ask for the attention" Taiki replied. His voice was monotone.
"Sailor Mars has a point" Amara spoke.
Serena was shocked.
Why was she siding with Rei?
"Oh it speaks" Seiya snarled.
Amara hummed a slight laugh to herself.
"You need your priorities in order" The tall female said.
"Excuse me?" Seiya arched a brow.
"You heard me" Amara smartly replied.
"Wandering if your little school girl crush will want to hang around now she knows won't help in conquering this evil"
The three lights are pretty fumed.
"Who said we were helping the likes of you out?" Yaten rudely questioned.
Amara shrugged.
Taiki then flashed Michelle a sly wink. The blue haired female bashfully looked away. This angered her girlfriend and Taiki knew that. Amara's blue eyes looked ready to kill all three of the male/females but Serena cut in.
"Stop fighting" She yelled.
"Well stop siding with them and start preparing to fight for your destiny" Rei replied.
Serena huffed. "Darien happens to be in my future in case you have forgotten Rei?"
"Oh how could I ever forget?" She snapped.
"Your Mr wonderful isn't as into this relationship as you are" "It is obvious"
There is silence after Rei's cool words are spoken.
Serena held in her tears.
"That was cold Rei" Michelle said.
Rei went to open her mouth to say something to redeem herself when….
"HEY GUYS" Mercury, Jupiter and Venus burst in through the front door.
"Come quick" "Its all out chaos" Jupiter panted.
"We had better go" The three lights said.
Serena looked at the scouts then over at Rei and lastly at Chibi.
She closed her eyes and whispered to herself "Im coming Darien", wait for me"
END FLASHBACK
After what felt like a lifetime later, Serena is wheeled back into the ICU.
She is sleeping and hooked up to an intervenes drip. Her hair is pulled back in a net.
Darien races from his chair to her bedside as the surgeon and doctor explain what has happened.
"Well the good news is she made it through the transplant" Alsa says.
Rei clenches on to her heart.
"Oh thank god" She says with a large breath of relief.
"It's likely she will pull through at this stage" "but she will need a good few weeks here before we can discharge her"
The professionals explain.
Ilene and Ken nod.
Ilene wipes her tears with a handkerchief and holds on to her daughter's left hand.
Mina and Ami arrive a few hours later as they were unable to get out of work and photo shoots.
Lita presses her hands together and closes her eyes.
"I can't tell you all how relieved I am" she says.
Mina rubs her shoulder. Ami smiles.
"I think we are all relieved" Amara exclaims.
The girls look toward the two girlfriends.
Michelle runs her finger over Serena's forehead.
Darien has remained seated by his wife since she was wheeled out of surgery.
Rini is cradled in Ami's arms asleep.
The girls observe the small girl.
"You're Mommy is gonna be okay Rini" Mina softly whispers into her ear.
"Darien how long will it be before she wakes up?" Rei asks.
It was more of a demanding to know.
Darien exhales and looks to the ceiling.
"I am not sure unfortunately" He replies.
"It shouldn't be any longer than 24 hours"
Mina gasps. "What if she's in a coma?"
Ami and Rei shake their heads.
Lita laughs. "No the doctors would have said something earlier Meen's"
"Oh" Mina says, with a slightly confused look.
"She better wake up" "I have some big news" Lita looks about ready to burst with excitement.
"Not you too" Rei groans.
"Hey shut up" Lita snaps.
"I was joking Leets" Rei says with a small smile.
Lita narrows her eyes at the dark haired musician. A smile breaks across her face; a sly mysterious look is present in her eyes.
Darien is releaved to hear the girls somewhat happy again. Now that his wife was out of surgery without complication things could only get better….Right?
"Where's Andrew?" Mina asks, licking her lips.
Lita grins. "He doesn't like hospitals and one of us has to run the restaurant"
"He is pretty worried about her though"
Darien looks up and widens his eyes.
Lita looks at the ebony haired male. "Off course he's scared stiff Darien" "He was her first crush" "Besides how long have they known each other?" she replies.
Darien nods his head. He feels guilty for neglecting time with his best friend. He knew Andrew would understand though.
"So the news is…." Rei asks.
Lita bites her bottom lip.
"If its okay with you Rei I kinda want to wait until Sere is awake"
Amara and Michelle don't really say a lot.
The atmosphere however changes when Yaten and Taiki appear.
Yaten has a flushed looking face and it is clear that both of them have been crying slightly.
Darien feels his throat dry. He knew what they were about to say.
"It's Seiya" Yaten says.
She seems annoyed and upset.
Darien gulped.
"Don't say it" He snaps.
Ilene and Ken look at the doctor, then at the two other females standing at the end of the bed.
"Would someone mind telling the rest of us what's going on?" Michelle queries.
"I take it Mr Shields didn't tell you" Taiki hisses.
New tears start to form in her deep eyes.
Everyone flashes their eyes at Darien.
He sighs heavily.
"Seiya didn't come out of the operation so successfully" He informs.
Ilene holds on to her husband tightly.
"Well I'm sorry to hear that" she says.
Taiki folds her arms.
"Yeah well if it wasn't for your daughter she wouldn't be on life support"
The girls gasp.
"Life support?" Lita yells.
"She could die" "And it's all thanks to her" Yaten cries.
She points directly at Serena, lying on the bed in a deep sleep.
"I understand you are upset but please don't blame our daughter for this"
Ken says. He tries to remain rational.
The girls agree.
"Seiya chose to do this" Darien quietly reminded the two.
Taiki hisses and storms out of the room.
Yaten looks at the girls with watery eyes.
"You girls are all the same" "I wish we never had to meet...ever"
The girls are stunned.
On her way out, Yaten stops and stares at Amara and Michelle.
Anger and frustration graze her eyes.
"If looks could kill" Amara remarks.
TO BE CONTINUED