Chapter 26.

Stuck.

It was 7:30 and the Three Lights were about to come and perform at the one of the largest venues in town. The venue was packed and as the three cute starlight's entered the stage with their signature poses the crowd went wild.

"Welcome!" said Seiya. The crowd cheered louder and Seiya smiled at the crowd. "Now what should we sing guys. Any ideas." The crowd starts yelling out song titles. "I think we should stay here all night. We don't need to riled them up. There are already there."

"Lets sing a song Seiya," said Taiki. "That's why we came here." Taiki looked at the crowd, inparticular one of the front row seats. There was Amy smiling and waving her hands like a crazy fan next to Mina who was screaming like a crazy fan.

"Mina do you have to scream so loud?" asked Amy. "I think the can hear you."

"I have to Ams," said Mina. "It just gets me into the mood."

"Mood for what?"

"Other crazy fans stuff." Mina grinned.

"You're not thinking what I think your thinking?"

"What do you think I'm thinking?"

"I don't know but something not very lady like."

"Amy I'm not going to do that. Whatever that is." Amy was relief and hoped that Mina would act civilized.

The Three Lights sang their new single and some old songs from earlier albums. The three were sweating bullets on that stage but they loved every moment of it. Taiki and Yaten were feeling a real high as they performed their songs since their girls were in the crowd cheering them on. Seiya was doing his best to keep up with his brothers. He wished Serena had come but she wanted some time off. Seiya understood that she worked really hard to get the guys to where they are right now.

"Alright this last song is for a very special girl in my heart," said Seiya as he pulled a chair out into the middle of the stage. "It's called It Ends Tonight. Hope you enjoy it." The music began to play in the background.

"Your subtleties/They strangle me/I can't explain myself at all.
And all the wants/And all the needs/All I don't want to need at all.
The walls start breathing/My mind's unweaving/Maybe it's best you leave me alone.
A weight is lifted/On this evening/I give the final blow.
When darkness turns to light/It ends tonight/It ends tonight.
A falling star/Least I fall alone.
I can't explain what you can't explain.
You're finding things that you didn't know/I look at you with such disdain
The walls start breathing/My mind's unweaving
Maybe it's best you leave me alone.
A weight is lifted/On this evening/I give the final blow.
When darkness turns to light/It ends tonight, It ends tonight.
Just a little insight won't make this right
It's too late to fight/ It ends tonight, It ends tonight.
Now I'm on my own side/It's better than being on your side
It's my fault when you're blind/It's better that I see it through your eyes
All these thoughts locked inside/Now you're the first to know
When darkness turns to light/It ends tonight, It ends tonight.
Just a little insight won't make this right
It's too late to fight/It ends tonight, It ends
When darkness turns to light/It ends tonight, It ends tonight.
Just a little insight won't make this right/It's too late to fight
It ends tonight, It ends tonight.
Tonight/Insight
When darkness turns to light, It ends tonight."

The crowd cheered as the guys took their final bow of the night and left the stage. Mina and Amy pushed their way through the crowd to get backstage, since they each had passes to go backstage. The two showed their passes and the security let them through. They headed to the guys lounge room, which was full of food and drinks. Mina quickly helped herself but Amy just sat down on one of the sofa's.

When the guys arrived, changed and not sweaty for the girls sake, they hugged the girls. Seiya felt like the 5th wheel a little but he was really pumped up about their big concert and couldn't wait to tell Serena all about it. He decided to call her while Taiki and Yaten chatted away with Amy and Mina. The phone kept ringing and ringing but there was no answer at all.

At Setsuna's apartment, Haruka exits her apartment along with Hotaru and Michiru. Setsuna was looking at her watch and wondered where Darien could be.

"Sorry we have to leave so soon," said Haruka. "That Darien better have a good excuse for being late."

"I'm sure he will," said Setsuna being optimistic.

"He's a nice man," said Michiru. "He probably got called into work and didn't have time to call. He is a doctor you know."

"Yes, it must be that," said Setsuna trying make herself feel better.

"If he's dead that's a good reason," said Haruka.

"Haruka," said Michiru in a scolding tone. Hotaru laughed at the comment.

"I'm going to call him," said Setsuna as she rushed back into her apartment.

"Haruka you could be a little more considerate," said Michiru. "Just because you don't trust men doesn't mean the rest of the world doesn't."

The three walked over to the elevator and Haruka pressed the button. They waited for about five minutes and the elevator didn't come.

"Let's take the stairs," said Haruka. "Elevator must not be working. Want to go piggy back Hotaru?"

"Yes please," replied Hotaru with a smile. Haruka crutched down and Hotaru quickly climbed on. Haruka grabbed hold of her legs and started down the stairs. Michiru smiled and followed after the two.

Meanwhile in the elevator, Serena was wide eyed at what Darien had just told her. She didn't say a word for a while.

"Aren't you going a little too fast," said Serena. "I mean you just met and started a relationship."

"You promised not to judge me," said Darien folding his arms across his chest.

"I'm sorry. It's just I think…"

"You and Seiya went fast, too."

"Yeah, but we knew each other before."

"So did me and Setsuna."

"Okay, so I'm judging." Serena laid back and folded her arms across her chest. She then looked at her watch and realized it was late. "We've been here for hours Darien. It's getting kind of stuffy in here."

"I'm going try to see if I can get a signal." Darien grabbed Serena's cell and tried to call someone. He moved the phone all around the elevator to see what spot he could get a good enough signal to speak to someone.

The Three Lights didn't go to any after parties after their concert. They had a long day and wanted to rest up. Especially Seiya, who wanted to get home to Serena and tell her everything. Taiki and Yaten dropped off Seiya at his apartment.

"Goodnight you guys," said Seiya as he waved at them. "Don't do anything I would I do."

"Don't worry Seiya he'll do much more," said Mina as she stuck her head out and had wide grin on her face.

"Get back in here," said Yaten pulling the girl inside. "She's crazy."

"So are you man," said Seiya with smile. "So are you. Have fun." He entered the building and headed for the elevator. When he pressed the button, Haruka, Hotaru and Michiru exited the stairs.

"Hey, the elevator doesn't work," said Haruka. "Better take the stairs." The three passed by Seiya and Seiya felt confused that Haruka was being nice to him. He shrugged it off and headed for the stairs. As he started climbing the steps he called Serena from his cell phone. There was no answer and when he arrived on his floor he looked at the elevator and headed toward his apartment door.

Inside the elevator, Darien continued to try to call someone on Serena's cell phone. He kept moving the phone around and finally he got a signal. Darien got through and dialed the first speed dialed number Serena had on her phone. It was Seiya's.

"Seiya it's Darien," said Darien. "Listen Serena and I are stuck in the elevator. You need to call for help. We've been in here for hours."

"What?" asked Seiya. "Are you guys alright?" Seiya was still outside of the apartment door.

"Yeah, but we're running out of air."

"Okay, I call for help."

"…"

"Darien! Darien!"

"…"

Seiya! Seiya! Dam it! I lost the signal. At least I got tell him we were stuck here." Darien turned around and saw Serena laying on the floor with her eyes close. "Serena. Serena!" He rushed to her side and checked her pulse, which was very low. "Oh no."

"Seiya," said Serena as her hand touched her stomach.

"Serena hold on." Darien quickly opened the door where the fire extinguisher was and pulled it out. He grabbed hold of it and started to hit the ceiling of the elevator where there was door.

Seiya was looking at the elevator doors and heard the banging coming from the elevator. The banging was loud and it made Setsuna come out her apartment. She saw Seiya staring at the elevator and on the cell phone.

"Seiya," said Setsuna. "What's going on?"

"Darien and Serena are stuck in the elevator," replied Seiya. "They're running out air."

Setsuna was stunned by the sudden news. Her eyes diverted from Seiya to the elevator doors as the two kept hearing that banging noise.

"Hello, listen there's elevator stuck with two people inside…"

Inside the elevator, Darien got the ceiling door opened and air came in. He quickly grabbed Serena and felt for her pulse. His eyes widen and he started to do CPR.

"No Serena," said Darien. "You're not going like this." He breathed into her and did that couple of times.

Suddenly the elevator started up again. The lights turned on and it began to move up. Darien breathed a sigh of relief as Serena started breathing again. Darien hugged her tightly. Serena closed her eyes grabbed hold him as well.

"I thought I was going lose you," said Darien. He pulled away but their eyes met both filled emotional tears. Darien caressed Serena's cheek and she closed her eyes still feeling daze from the lack of air. He leaned in and kissed Serena on the lips and as he was doing that the elevator doors opened. They had an audience that didn't like the feature length scene that was being played before them.

AN: Bad Darien. What's Seiya going do? Beat em. LOL. This Chapter is longer than any of the others. Did it just for you guys. Peace!

Oops! Forgot to put the song credits. It's by The All American Rejects. I've been saving this song for a long time just for the Three Lights big concert. The guys will not kill me, right. The lead singer seems like a nice guy. LOL. Rejects rule! Trying to make it up.