AN: Yes I know long time no post! I feel super bad. School was crazy this semester! I decided to post this short chapter (in the middle of my finals), part of it as stress relief the other half is feeling guilty for not posting for so long. When my finals are over I will be posting a longer chapter. Thanks for your patience.

Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon.

Chapter 25

Darien had just confessed his love for her and now he stood terrified; watching as she was pulled deeper and deeper into the depths of the water. He saw her struggle while reaching for him. That was when he dove into the water and began kicking as hard as he could towards her. He couldn't loose her now. His lungs burned as he pushed himself to swim harder towards her.

Seeing her figure get smaller and smaller away from him frustrated him. He willed some of his terrain powers to the surface to aid him in his chase. He got close enough where he was able to brush his fingers against hers, when he was yanked backwards.

She could see the distorted reflection of Darien as she tried reaching and kicking to the surface. She saw him dive towards her, trying to reach his hand out. She struggled against the webbed grip of the creature that pulled her deeper into the water.

Darkness began fading in around the edges of her vision, but before she completely lost consciousness a bright light erupted from Darien. Bright beams of light engulfed the dark depths of the water, chasing the evil creatures away. The light circled around Serena and Darien then carried them up out of the water.

He grabbed a hold of her just before she passed out, her dream self disappearing as he called out for her.

"Serena, Serena, wake up! Serena," A deep voice turning more feminine as Serena slowly gained consciousness pleaded.

The sleeping girl turned whispering out a barely audible "No," before turning to cover her face in the pillow.

"Serena!" The more prominently feminine voice nearly screeched, before grabbing her shoulders and shaking her.

The silver haired dreamers' eyes snapped open; while she struggled to pull herself from the grip of what she thought was the water creature which had pulled her under.

Serena continued to thrash around until one of her hands came in contact with the creatures face giving it a good hard slap.

"Owie, that stings!" Mina cried as she held her reddening cheek. Hey! Snap out of it! It's me Sere. It's Mina!"

Serena's eyes focused on the blond in front of her and she immediately ceased her struggle. "Mina?"

"Yep, it's me right in front of you. You're BFF in the flesh. Geese you slapped me hard." The blond chuckled while tenderly rubbing her sore cheek. Mina noticed that although Serena had regained consciousness she was not completely in the land of the living as they say.

"I…Darien….. Elysian…. sea creature…. almost…. kiss…," she mumbled out.

Mina placed the back of her hand on her confused friend's forehead. "Yup, you have definitely got a fever. You're delirious! Looks like it is going to be Nurse Venus to the rescue!" gold stars seemed to flash out of nowhere behind the blond as she posed in the air, one fist pumped high.

Serena's eyes grew wide, she remembered a time in the past when Mina had played nurse to all the scouts and it was disastrous. Stumbling out of bed she grabbed Mina's hand and led her to the door. "I'll be alright, just a slight [achoo] cold. No worries." She finished as she shoved the blond out the door and locked it.

As Mina stood in the hallway, she didn't realize what Serena was doing until she heard the click of the lock. "Hey! I can help; remember I am a good Nurse."

Serena rubbed her tired eyes. She sniffled preferring to live with a little cold than dealing with the disastrous Nurse Venus. She settled back into her sheets while ignoring Mina's protests, when her communicator went off. "Moon here. Where is the youma attack located?"

Amy appeared on the small communicator screen while shaking her head "No, youma attack tonight. It's well….apparently Raye was doing a fire reading when her granddaughter found her in distress and collapsing. The paramedics came and she is now resting. I am worried that this incident is related to the Negaverse, but I can't get a reading, after running some scans on the last battle my computer is glitching out. I know none of us especially Raye are on the best of terms with you at the present moment. I ask that we put the past aside for a moment to help each other, if you are willing?"

Serena's blue eyes shone in understanding. "Alright I will be over."

Mina continued to pound on the door. "SerenAAAA!" let Nurse Venus help yooouuuuu."

Hearing Mina's plea in the background, gave Serena an idea. A small smile crept onto her face. "Amy, scratch that. I think Mina and I will be stopping by. She would just love to come along with me and help Raye get better."

"Thank you Serena," Amy smiled before disconnecting.

I apologize for the shortness of the chapter. After my finals I only have a couple more (yahoo!) I will post a longer chapter! Thanks for your patience. I appreciate your support!