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Well, I'm back, and thank you all for the reviews. I hope that you like this chapter as well as all the others...

and sorry to people who were upset at how I spelt names, I was getting tired, and I didn't really notice a few mistakes slip by me...

and I must say as always, that I do not nor will I ever own SM characters, and I'm only borrowing them for the sake of a really good story for everyone to love

so, enjoy!!!

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Darien was at the edge of the peak in an instant. Serena had only passed out; it had been Beryl that had fallen from the edge. He gave a sigh of relief, but Serena was out cold. He tried tapping her cheeks, but that proved futile.

"Serena," he pleaded, fanning her face.

No answer, except the shallow breathing heaving her chest up and down.

He lifted her into his arms, and carried her over to his car, and buckled her into the passenger seat.

Darien looked to the edge of the peak, and a knot tied inside of him. He sighed, then went to look to see if he could see Beryl. It took him a few seconds to actually look over the edge.

When he did, he saw that Beryl's body was sprawled in an awkward position, but she was crawling slightly. His jaw clenched. he wasn't going to help her, there was no way that he was going to.

He went back to his car, and started the engine, and drove back to Serena's place. They'd have to get her car later.

Darien knocked on the door, and waited for Andrew to answer. Finally Andrew appeared, he looked as though he had been sleeping.

Drew gave him a quick glance, "What's wrong?" he asked.

"It's Serena."

Drew's eyes widened.

Darien quickly explained, while dragging Drew out to the car.

Andrew paled looking at his sister. He had already thought that he was going to lose her when he had been sitting in the waiting room of the hospital. Now, looking at his sister, he felt relieved that she was okay.

Darien carried her in, and placed her on her bed.

"Oh shit," Andrew said, leaning against the doorway of Serena's room. "What do we do now?"

Darien tucked Serena under her blankets. He looked over to Andrew. He was chewing his nails, and looking like hell.

"Listen Drew, I think what we need to do, is get Diamond to take care of this. It's been Beryl every time that Serena's been in trouble. I know as much as he wants her, he knows that he can't have her, but he would sell the world for her, if..."

Andrew stared at Darien as though he had lost his mind. "Are you fucking crazy?"

Darien shook her head. "all we have to do is tell Diamond that Beryl's been messing with Serena to get her killed, and it was her fault that Rubeus died, although she was trying to remove Serena."

Andrew swallowed nervously. "Do you think we really should?"

Darien nodded. "He'll understand that he can never do anything with her, but he can do one nice thing for her."

Andrew took in a shaky breath. "fine, we'll do it."

Darien nodded, then went to get a cool cloth to put on her head. After that, Darien and Andrew went downstairs into the kitchen.

"So, are you going to call?" Andrew asked Darien, who grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge.

Darien nodded. "You have to know that when I say something to Diamond, he knows that it's business."

Andrew nodded.

Darien took a deep breath, then grabbed the phone.

He dialled the number, and waited. He was waiting around for a few minutes, when finally Diamond was on the phone.

"Diamond," Darien said coldly.

"Darien," Diamond said, almost wanting to hang up.

"Listen, we have to talk."

"really, what the hell would we have to talk about?"

"Serena."

"What about her?"

"Beryl's tried a few times to kill her, and tonight, they went up to the peak to have a battle, because Serena wanted to confront Beryl over the car accident. Beryl paid someone to cut the brakes, and after some driving, they crashed."

There was silence on the other end. Finally Diamond spoke. "Are you sure it was Beryl?"

"Yes, and as far as I know she's still at the peak, except she fell of when they were fighting, and she nearly pulled Serena down with her. Beryl's still alive, but I think that it would be best if you take care of it."

"Why would I do that?"

"Because you care about Serena, and Beryl's caused her too much pain. Rubeus is dead, and Serena has to face the fact that the man that she was going to marry, is dead."

There was a sigh on the other end. "Alright, I'll have it taken care of."

"Glad that you see it that way."

Diamond scoffed. "It'll be done, but I want to never hear from you, every time I hear your voice, I cringe."

"It's the same on this side," Darien said coldly.

They hung up, and Darien gave a faint smile to Andrew. "Well, that's taken care of."

Andrew sighed with relief. "I guess we should go get her car."

Darien nodded.

"I'll go check on her, while you start the car," Andrew said, making his way for the stairs.

Andrew peeked at Serena. She looked like she was sleeping just a little more comfortably. Andrew closed her door, and went out to join Darien in his car. They drove up to the peak, and Drew drove the car back to the house.

It was late by the time everything was done, and Andrew was having a tough time keeping his eyes opened.

"Why don't you go to bed Drew," Darien suggested. "I'll see that Serena's comfortable."

Andrew nodded. "Are you sure that it won't be too much trouble for you there?"

Darien nodded.

Andrew made his way up to his room, and fell asleep instantly upon contact with his pillow.

Darien made his way up to Serena's room. He patted her forehead with the cool cloth, then sat down beside her bed. She looked so peaceful when she slept, like a beautiful angel.

It wasn't long before he fell asleep either.

Serena woke up to some sunlight streaming into her room. She blinked a few times, then gave a smile. She felt as though all her heavy burdens had been lifted from her shoulders.

She turned and saw Darien lying half on her bed. He was holding her hand, and sleeping with his head resting against his other arm, that was atop of her bed.

His midnight black hair was ruffled, and she had all she could do to resist running her hands, and getting lost in the satiny touch of his hair.

She brushed a strand of hair from his face, and kissed his forehead, then closed her eyes for a little more sleep.

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Tell me what you think, and tell me if I should continue, or leave it to your imaginations on what happens next...

so, I look forward to hearing from you

ciao!

Silver Rose

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