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Chapter 20

"I don't know Hana," Serena said helplessly. "I think I love them both."

Those lavender eyes bore into her own with an otherworldly wisdom. "You know neither of them will settle with that."

"I—I know."

"Serena you don't have to choose now. But don't keep them waiting forever. It isn't fair to anyone." Hana's voice changed to one of utmost sincerity as she took Serena's hand. "Especially to you. Moon Princess, be true to yourself. That's all anyone should ask of you. If either of them loves you as much as you think they do, they won't make you feel like you made the wrong decision, Serena." Serena looked at Hana with tears in her eyes.

"How come you're so smart? You're so young!" She sniffled.

Hana chuckled, laughter sounding like chiming bells. "You know my outward appearance has nothing to do with my wisdom on the inside."

"But why are you helping me?" Serena looked at her utterly lost.

"Because I like helping people," Hana replied simply. "I think it's ingrained in me or something. It probably has to do with being a Flowerling. Lady Guardiania knows how to sculpt us; she's been doing it for eons anyway. But my helping you isn't going to get you to decide who is right for you. The future is clear for any direction you want to take, just make sure it's one that suits you and one that you can live with. I thought I'd tell you that. Anyway, I've got to go gather my stuff together, since the Lady wants me back at the Galaxial Shield because I finished my job here."

"What? You're going back? Why?"

"Aside from the fact that the Galaxial Shield is my home? I don't belong here. This place wasn't meant for a Flowerling. I'm a fighter. It's ingrained in me. I belong with her Ladyship, not out here. It feels so foreign to me. It doesn't feel like home. My home is where I see flowers for miles. Where I battle the unwanted away from the Galaxy. The only reason I left in the first place was because of the grave threat that Chaos presented to the Galaxy. I'm sorry."

"Don't be. I understand. Or I'll try to. We all have a mission in the end, don't we?"

"Yes. We were each chosen for some wondrous task that plays a big part in the Galaxy. I'm proud to be her guardian. You should be proud to protect her as well."

"I think I am. I really do." Tears streamed down Serena's cheeks. This was so sad, yet happy at the same time. Sad that Hana had to go back to the farthest end of the Galaxy, but happy because she would be returning home, to a place where she felt she truly belonged. "But you have to come see me before you go back."

"I wouldn't have it any other way, Princess." Hana smiled winsomely at her. "Now excuse me, but I think I have some packing to do."

"Thanks, Hana," Serena said as she pulled her friend into an embrace.

"Anytime," Hana replied joyfully.

She had talked things over with Luna. Luna had pretty much said the same thing as Hana—to follow her heart and see where that leads her. Too bad her heart doesn't speak English. She did the only thing she could think of. She decided to talk to both of them and see where that led her. First she would approach… uh… whoever approached her first. Yeah that's good. How else could she decide who to speak first? Maybe staying with the girls for a little bit would help sort her out. She ran over to the temple, hoping to find someone there, even if it was Raye.

"Anyone here?" Serena called.

"In here!" came Raye's response.

Serena followed her friend's voice and came into Raye's meditation room. She pulled out a cushion, dropped it in front of Raye and plopped down on it with a mournful sigh. "Hey Raye."

"Why are you so dreary, meatball head?" Raye asked, adding her nickname to try to snap her friend out of her down mood.

Apparently it didn't work. Serena looked up at Raye feebly. "Raye, I don't know what to do."

"About what?" Raye prompted, concerned.

"Darien and Seiya." She gave Raye her saddest look. "I don't like being torn. I thought it was simple."

"Honey, love isn't simple. You should know that. Technically Mina should know that. Whatever. At least you have guys."

"Raye you'll find one, I'm sure."

Raye blushed. "But we're not talking about me, we're talking about you. So what's wrong with them? They both love you."

"That's the problem. See, when Seiya was gone, it was fine. In fact, I never used to like him in that way. But when Darien was gone, Seiya helped me and filled in where Darien should've been. Now, I'm stuck, 'cause I think I love them both."

"Hmm. I don't know, Sere. I just don't know. How following what your heart says?"

"You know my heart doesn't talk and say 'Serena, pick that one'. Besides, everyone keeps telling me that anyways. What am I supposed to do?"

"How about we talk with the other girls and see what they think?" Raye suggested, completely at a loss for what to do. Maybe blondie who claimed to be the love goddess would have some suggestion. Raye quickly called the girls and told them to come over to the temple asap. Soon three pairs of footsteps and three separate voices could be heard calling Raye anxiously.

"Let's go to the meeting room, Serena," Raye said, guiding her lost friend to the room two doors over. The girls were all there waiting. Raye forced Serena into a pillow on the ground, then did something rare—she locked the temple doors so no one could come in.

"Everyone, Serena's in a crisis," Raye began. A chorus of "What's wrong?" sounded and Raye continued. "She's having legitimate love troubles. See, she loves them both and can't choose between the two."

"Why not follow your heart?" Amy asked obviously.

Serena glared at her friend and said annoyed, "It's confused. Which is why I'm coming to you guys."

"Sorry," Amy said, blushing.

"How about talking to them?" Lita suggested. "Then you'll be able to see what your heart says."

"But I can't choose who to talk to first!" Serena cried and buried her head in her hands.

"We're going in circles," Amy stated. "Just talk to the first one who you see."

"But it's so much more complicated than that."

"Not really," Mina piped up. "It's just you who's making it complicated. Who did you have feelings for longer? Who did you fall in love with first? Doesn't Darien have dibs on your heart?"

"And leave Seiya out?" Serena asked sadly.

"So does Seiya have dibs on your heart?" Mina asked.

"And leave Darien out?" Serena asked sadly.

"Serena, you're going in circles. Talk to them. Ok?" Raye finalized.

"But who do I talk to first?"

As fate would have it, Serena was able to locate Darien first. She found him sitting in the park, a book open, but not reading it. His wondrous blue eyes stared out into the sky as if contemplating something. He snapped out of it when he noticed his love of his life walking toward him.

"Serena!" Darien called in a voice that sent shivers down her spine.

"Darien," Serena said reserved. She walked up to him and he stood up for her.

"Sere, are you ok?"

"Nah. I could be better."

"Is it about—choosing?"

"Yeah. I just don't know. I love you both. Does that sound pathetic or is it just me?"

"That's not pathetic at all. Sere, you have a huge heart and the love you give to everyone is never ending. Sere, I'd hate to say I love in order for you to pick me over Seiya, but remember I'm always here for you and I truly do love you."

"We've had a history, haven't we?" Serena chuckled.

"Yes, I distinctly remember you throwing your shoe at me."

(A/N first season episode)

"I did not throw it at you," Serena laughed. "It flew off my foot and you happened to be where my shoe landed. Then you insulted me about not being loved by anyone."

"I was always smitten by you. I just hid it behind my insults. I didn't know what it was like to love and I was afraid of it. I lived alone for most of my life anyways. I'm sorry if I had hurt you."

"I think I loved you the whole time as well, but I didn't know I was in love. I forgive you. But you know what? During the battle with the Rainbow Crystals, I think we hit it off pretty well."

"Yeah. I think you're right. Serena, I love you. I won't be hurt if you chose Seiya over me, I really won't." Well, that was a lie. He'd be devastated, but he wasn't about to tell her that. He didn't want to taint her decision because of him.

"Thanks Darien. I'll let you know who I choose in the end." With that, she stood up and walked away from him. His heart followed her the whole way as he watched her walk away from him.

Serena found Seiya staring out to the sea.

"Serena!" Seiya said startled.

"Hey Seiya," Serena said warily.

"How have you been? How's Darien been?" Seiya asked quickly.

"Fine, fine."

"Serena, what's wrong?"

"Do you really have to ask?" Serena asked.

"I'm guessing it has to do with Darien coming back and all?"

Serena nodded.

"Look Odango, I was in a one sided love before and to even have your love at all was a blessing. I know deep down you'll always love me, but let's be real. I have to go back to Kinmoku soon and Darien will always be here on earth with you, as long as he doesn't decide to get swallowed up again. You can always call me, I promise. But, I was thinking that if you give me your love, then I'll feel obligated to stay on earth. Earth was never my true home and I do have duties on my planet."

"You sound a lot like Hana," Serena mused sadly.

"The Mioko kid?" Seiya asked referring to her like he did the very first time they spoke about her.

"Yeah. The Mioko kid, Sailor Gloriosa. I'm gonna miss her when she goes back. I'm gonna miss you too if you go back."

"Odango, I have to go back. I'll always miss you. You'll always be in my heart. I love you Odango. Do the right thing and go with Darien." Seiya's last statement was painful for him to say, but he knew it was right.

"Seiya…" Serena looked up into his eyes.

"I'll always love you Odango. I'm just glad to have had your love for a little bit."

Serena felt like crying. Tears formed in her eyes.

"We'll be heading back tonight, you know. Kakyuu has to go back and rule the planet. We have to help her."

Serena felt the tears inch down her face. "Seiya, I love you. Thank you."

"I've always loved you. Maybe someday in the future we'll meet up again. It's like I said before, too bad I didn't know you sooner. Maybe we would've had more history. I love you Odango. Will you at least grant me a kiss?"

"I—Seiya—yes," Serena said. Seiya leaned over and gave her a deep kiss on the lips. When he pulled away, Serena was crying freely, tears cascading down her cheeks. "I love you Seiya."

"Likewise, Odango." Seiya smiled sadly, feeling tears of his cloud his vision. "Now go tell your boyfriend who you've chosen."

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