Love of a Lifetime
Part 2
By: Erica Scott
The Two months passed quickly for Serena, Andrew and Darien. They were all looking forward to the Easter dance. Serena had not been allowed to work because of her condition and the constant threat of Travis stopping by her office. Neither Andrew nor Darien wanted to see her hurt. It was already April 20th. Serena knew that Darien would be coming by to take her to the mall to go shopping for her dress. She had a hair appointment on the 23rd, which was of course the day of the dance. She was showing by this time but not much for a girl who was already 5 months pregnant.
Serena was walking down the street that morning when a green Mercedes pulled up next to her. She jumped to the far side of the sidewalk, as she would know that car anywhere. The person in the car rolled down his window and it was Travis. "Hey Sere, you look good for a pregnant girl, whose child is a bastard." He said laughing. "Oh fuck off Travis, cant you leave me alone!" she yelled at him. "No I'll see you soon dearest." He said laughing as he drove off. Serena started to sob as she turned and ran all the way back to the house she now shares with her brother.
When Serena arrived she was surprised to see a blue Camero in the driveway nest to the blue Explorer. She shrugged it off and walks into the house. "Andrew! I'm home!" Serena yelled as she walked in. "Were in the living room" Andrew yelled back. Serena pulled off her shoes and slipped her feet into the slippers and walked into the living room "I'll be ready to go after I take a shower and get cleaned up." She said. "Alright Serena." Darien said as she walked passed him and up the stairs. Darien watched Serena walk up the stairs and sighed with a wishful look in his eyes. "You got the hots for my little sis?" Andrew asked him. "Yeah I just wonder if she feels the same for me." Darien said and sighed softly. "I'm sure she dose Darien." Andrew replied.
As Serena got out of the shower she went over to the vanity that had been set up in her bedroom. She sighed as she pulled out a picture of 4 small children. She sighed again and put the picture away. She smiled softly and started to put the normal buns in her hair and the platinum streams falling down to her knees. She then pulled up her jeans, and buttoned her shirt before leaving her room. Satisfied with her appearance she walked down to the living room. "Ok I'm ready." She said. Both Darien and Andrew stood up as she entered. "Alright, we'll see you in about an hour." Darien said as he and Serena walked to the door and slipped into their shoes before walking into the house.
Once outside Darien helped Serena into the car. After he was sure she was in and comfortable he went over to the driver's side of the car and got in. He started the engine and backed out of the driveway and they were off for the mall.
The trip there was very quite, with both in deep thought. "Serena are you ok?" Darien asked her as he noticed she was almost in tears. "I was taking my morning jog down the around the house and stuff and Travis yelled at me." She said, and this time she started to cry. Darien pulled the car over to the side of the road and took her into his arms and let her cry. "Serena you don't need to listen to him. Cause if anything you are a beautiful young woman, and you are loved by real people." He said as he held her. "I am?" She asked looking up and whipping her face. "Yeah, Andrew loves you, your friends love you...and so do I Serena." Darien said with a bit of a hesitation. "You do?" Serena asked and he nodded and kissed her forehead. "Yes, I fell for you the day Rei brought you into the hospital." He said as he looked down into her eyes. Serena smiled softly and kissed his cheek. "I'm glad." She said as she kissed his lips softly.
Darien smiled and pulled back onto the road and in about 20 minuets they were at the mall. However it took them another 10 minuets to find a parking space. Once they had parked, Darien got out of the car and went over to help Serena out of the car, but she had already gotten out. She smiled and laughed as he offered her his arm. She gladly took it and the two entered the mall.
Darien and Serena walked around the mall when Serena's face paled. "What's wrong Serena?" Darien asked her. "I just saw my step-sister." She said, as her facile features became serious. Darien just turned her away from the sight and they entered a random clothing store. "Hello, how can I help you?" The sales lady asked them as they walked in. After looking around Serena looked at the sales lady "Yeah, do you have any dresses in ice white?" She asked. The sales lady nodded. "Yes we do, follow me I can show our wonderful selection." The lady said. Serena nodded and walked away with her. Darien stayed behind t look at the dress shirts and pants.
As Darien was looking at the dress shirts he felt a pair of familiar arms circle his waist. "Hello Beryl, what do you want?" He asked in a serious tone of voice. "Why I just wanted to see how my favorite play toy is doing." Beryl said as she slid her hand up his stomach. Darien grabbed her hand and stopped her. "Sorry Beryl, I'm taken." He said as he turned to walk away. "That didn't stop you before." Beryl replied as she ran her fingers through her blood red hair. "Well now it dose." He said and walked away.
Beryl watched Darien walk away from her. *So the little prince is spoken for? But he never turned me down before* She thought to herself as she felt a pair of arms wrap around her and a pair of lips on her neck and she let out a soft moan. "Oh Travis..." She said as she turned around and kissed him softly. "My princess, what was that about?" He asked her. "Oh you mean that guy? That's my ex." She said as she looked at him. "You better be telling the truth." He said as she smiled and went over to look at some dresses.
Serena looked around at the many ice white dresses they had when her eyes found the perfect one. "Can I try this on?" She asked the sales lady. "Sure let me show you to the dressing room." The sales lady said as she lead Serena into the dressing room. Once the lady left and Serena was alone in the room, she stripped down to her bra and panties. She stood there for a few moments sliding her hand off of her small protruding belly and sighed softly. She slowly slid the dress on and stood in front of the mirror. Serena then walked out of the dressing room in the dress and looked for Darien, wanting him to see how she looked in the dress.
Darien had walked over to the dressing room area to get away from Beryl. Beryl had her eyes on Darien and her eyes moved as she as Serena walk out of one of the dressing rooms. Darien did a double take when he saw Serena in the dress. "I swear I've died and gone to heaven." Darien said as he looked at Serena as she stood in the doorway of the dressing room. She had on a very long and bright ice white dress. "Wow Serena you look absolutely stunning in that dress." Darien said as he walked over to Serena and kissed her softly on the cheek. "So you think I should get this one?" She asked him. "Yes it looks wonderful," He said. "She always did look good in white of any kind..." Beryl's voice broke into the private moment. "Leave me alone Beryl." Serena said. "Why should I Serenity?" Beryl asked. "Because I don't want to be bothered with you, not now, not ever." Serena said as she turned and walked back into the dressing room.
Darien watch Serena walk back into the dressing room. "Go away Beryl. Apparently neither one of us want you around." Darien said. Beryl shrugged and walked over to Travis. Beryl left just as Serena was walking out of the dressing room with the dress in her arms. "I'm ready." She said to Darien. Darien took the dress and went to pay for it. "That will be $50.00," The clerk said. Darien handed over the money. The clerk took the money after putting the dress in the bag along with the receipt and handed it to them. Darien and Serena walked out of the store.
Beryl watched the two as they left. *So the little princess isn't dead after all* She thought to herself. "So you know Serena too?" Travis asked her. "Yes, she's my step sister." She said with a scowl. "Seems like someone's jealous." He said with a wicked smirk on his face. "Why should I be jealous?" She asked. "Because, she's with your ex." He said as he guided her out of the store.
Darien and Serena went over to the food court and looked at the selection of places they had to eat at. "So, what would you like to eat?" Darien asked Serena. "I've got a craving for cheese burgers." Serena said smiling. "Alright then, we'll go to Burger King." He said as they walked over. "Hello, can I take your order?" The cashier asked. "Yeah can I have two Double Whoppers with cheese, two large Strawberry sodas and two large fries." Darien said. "Ok that will be $10.27," The cashier asked. Darien paid the cashier and received the food.
The two walked over and sat down. "You feeling ok Serena?" Darien asked her. "Yeah I'm ok Darien." She said and smiled as she started to eat her food. "Serena, who is Beryl to you?" he asked her causing her to frown and become sad. "She's a part of my past that I would rather forget." She said as she looked down at her food. "Oh, I didn't know I guess I shouldn't have brought that up." He said as he took her hand. "It's alright, let's just get out of here before she finds us again." Serena said and stood up as she stuffed her burger down her throat. Darien nodded and they both got up and left the table.
Once they left the mall they went back to were Darien had parked his car. On the windshield was a folded piece of paper. Serena picked up the paper and opened it, only to find a note. "Things are just about to get started, never keep your back turned for long..." The note said. Serena crumpled up the note with an angry expression. "What is it Serena?" Darien asked as he saw the look that crossed of Serena's face and the paper in her hand. "Travis..." Was all she said. Darien walked over to her and wrapped his arms around her holding her, then looking down into her face and kissing her softly. "Everything will be alright Sere, I'll make sure of it." He said as he helped her into the car.
The drive back to Andrew's was just as quiet as the drive to the mall. Both stuck in there own little worlds for the moment. "Why would you pick me Darien? Especially when you have all these beautiful women around you?" Serena asked out of no were. "Well for one you touch my heart, you also remind me of a little girl from my past, and every time I look at you I cant ever wonder what happened to her because you remind me of everything she was last time I saw her before she disappears." Darien said softly, not taking his eye off of the road but allowing a small tear to run down his face. Serena saw this and whipped it away and he smiled as he took her hand and kissed it. "You're the perfect girl, no matter what happened to you Serena." Darien said.
About 20 minuets later they arrived back at Andrews. Serena was surprised to see a blue Camero parked in the driveway. "Who in the world could that be?" Darien asked her. Serena thought for a moment "I've only seen that car a few times, and I don't remember who it belongs to." Serena said as Darien parked and they got out of the car. Serena went and got her bag out the backseat. They both walked up to the door with Serena unlocking the door and walking in slipping off her shoes. "Andrew, were back!" She yelled. "In the den!" Andrew yelled. Serena and Darien both walked into the den and Serena stopped cold. The first thing she noticed about their visitor was his white hair. "Andrew why is he here?" Serena asked as she dropped her bag on the ground and putting her hand on her hips. The young man stood up and bowed politely to Serena. "Hello Your Highness, we were just talking about you." He said. "Mike I don't want to be reminded on my past, please lose the damn formalities, and call me Serena, I have told you that before." Serena said in a cold voice.
Darien looked at her and almost fainted "Princess Serenity?" Darien said softly, but loud enough for Serena to here. Serena turned to Darien with a look that told him that he was right, as she sighed defetedly. "I didn't want anyone to know we were here, the three of us." She said Andrew nodded and sighed, he knew it was time for him to tell his best friend of the past. "Darien, sit down there's something you need to know about us." Andrew said as he took a seat next to Serena. Darien sat down on the couch opposite from the siblings just as another blond showed up. It was Mina. "There is a lot to us that you don't know Darien, and so much to tell you but so little time." Serena said as Mina sat down next to her.
Darien looked at the three. "Well who's going to start this?" He asked. Andrew sighed and deiced he should be the one to tell him, then let either Serena or Mina pick up the story. "Well it started about 17 years ago, I was 10 and the girls were about 6. Our mother, Queen Serenity got married to this guy named Alan, and became the stepmother of his daughter Beryl. Once I turned 13, I was training and Beryl came out and attacked me, being the jealous bitch she is, tried to kill me. I tried to tell my mother, but since Beryl acted sweet around her, she didn't believe me. So I got fed up with it and left. I came here to Tokyo and lived alone. Until Mina and Serenity came." Andrew said as he looked at Darien.
Darien just sat there blinking and absorbing the information that Andrew told him before Serena started to speak. "After Andrew left things really started to get bad, our step-father would only treat us right in front of our mother, but even that didn't last long. Beryl because the witch she is now uncaring. About 2 years after Andrew left Mina and I received a letter from him. It told us were he was and how he was doing and how much he missed us and hoped to see us soon. That night our mother was reading us a story, she didn't know we had received the letter. She was reading to us that night, when our step-father came in, he forced himself on us, and then killed our mother." Serena said as she started to cry. Mina and Andrew both put their arms around her. "It's ok Serenity, the past is over with, it can't hurt us anymore." Mike said as he placed a hand on her shoulder.
Darien just shook his head at what he had learned and a small whisper was heard from his mouth. "I never thought I would see you all again." Serena heard it and looked up. "What do you mean you thought you would never see us again Darien?" She asked him. "Serenity, I remember when we were little kids. We would always run around chasing each other. You used to get made at me when I called you meatball head." Darien said as he looked at her. She shook her head and got up and ran to her room. Pulling out the picture from it's hiding spot she brought it down and showed it to Darien. "What day was this?" She asked him as she looked on the back of the picture with the occasion written on it. "It was June 30th, your 5th birthday party." Darien said. Serena dropped the paper. "Endymion it really is you!" She said as she ran over and hugged him. Darien hugged her back as Mina and Andrew sat and watched. "I knew it all along. I was only able to get along with Endymion. I just wasn't sure." Andrew whispered to Mina who nodded in return. "My love, I think we had better go, it's getting late and I don't want you in danger." Mike said as he kissed Mina's forehead. "Oh Mike cant I stay here tonight, I really want to be around my family." Mina asked. "Alright, we can stay, but were leaving first thing tomorrow morning." Mike said. Andrew laughed and showed the two the spare room they had for them to sleep in.
Darien and Serena sat there hugging. Darien, trying to comfort the crying Serena. "I had always wondered what happened to you Sere, I'm glad that your all right." He said as he smoothed her hair. "I've always loved you, even when we were young I just didn't know how to show it, and now I do. I love you Serenity. I really do." Darien said as he kissed her softly. "I lover you too Darien, I always have." Serena said returning the kiss. As the night wore on Serena and Darien fell asleep down stairs holding each other close when Susan came in from a late night at work. She smiled at her sister-in-law and pulled a cover over the sleeping couple before departing for her own rooms and husband who waited for her.
Part 2
By: Erica Scott
The Two months passed quickly for Serena, Andrew and Darien. They were all looking forward to the Easter dance. Serena had not been allowed to work because of her condition and the constant threat of Travis stopping by her office. Neither Andrew nor Darien wanted to see her hurt. It was already April 20th. Serena knew that Darien would be coming by to take her to the mall to go shopping for her dress. She had a hair appointment on the 23rd, which was of course the day of the dance. She was showing by this time but not much for a girl who was already 5 months pregnant.
Serena was walking down the street that morning when a green Mercedes pulled up next to her. She jumped to the far side of the sidewalk, as she would know that car anywhere. The person in the car rolled down his window and it was Travis. "Hey Sere, you look good for a pregnant girl, whose child is a bastard." He said laughing. "Oh fuck off Travis, cant you leave me alone!" she yelled at him. "No I'll see you soon dearest." He said laughing as he drove off. Serena started to sob as she turned and ran all the way back to the house she now shares with her brother.
When Serena arrived she was surprised to see a blue Camero in the driveway nest to the blue Explorer. She shrugged it off and walks into the house. "Andrew! I'm home!" Serena yelled as she walked in. "Were in the living room" Andrew yelled back. Serena pulled off her shoes and slipped her feet into the slippers and walked into the living room "I'll be ready to go after I take a shower and get cleaned up." She said. "Alright Serena." Darien said as she walked passed him and up the stairs. Darien watched Serena walk up the stairs and sighed with a wishful look in his eyes. "You got the hots for my little sis?" Andrew asked him. "Yeah I just wonder if she feels the same for me." Darien said and sighed softly. "I'm sure she dose Darien." Andrew replied.
As Serena got out of the shower she went over to the vanity that had been set up in her bedroom. She sighed as she pulled out a picture of 4 small children. She sighed again and put the picture away. She smiled softly and started to put the normal buns in her hair and the platinum streams falling down to her knees. She then pulled up her jeans, and buttoned her shirt before leaving her room. Satisfied with her appearance she walked down to the living room. "Ok I'm ready." She said. Both Darien and Andrew stood up as she entered. "Alright, we'll see you in about an hour." Darien said as he and Serena walked to the door and slipped into their shoes before walking into the house.
Once outside Darien helped Serena into the car. After he was sure she was in and comfortable he went over to the driver's side of the car and got in. He started the engine and backed out of the driveway and they were off for the mall.
The trip there was very quite, with both in deep thought. "Serena are you ok?" Darien asked her as he noticed she was almost in tears. "I was taking my morning jog down the around the house and stuff and Travis yelled at me." She said, and this time she started to cry. Darien pulled the car over to the side of the road and took her into his arms and let her cry. "Serena you don't need to listen to him. Cause if anything you are a beautiful young woman, and you are loved by real people." He said as he held her. "I am?" She asked looking up and whipping her face. "Yeah, Andrew loves you, your friends love you...and so do I Serena." Darien said with a bit of a hesitation. "You do?" Serena asked and he nodded and kissed her forehead. "Yes, I fell for you the day Rei brought you into the hospital." He said as he looked down into her eyes. Serena smiled softly and kissed his cheek. "I'm glad." She said as she kissed his lips softly.
Darien smiled and pulled back onto the road and in about 20 minuets they were at the mall. However it took them another 10 minuets to find a parking space. Once they had parked, Darien got out of the car and went over to help Serena out of the car, but she had already gotten out. She smiled and laughed as he offered her his arm. She gladly took it and the two entered the mall.
Darien and Serena walked around the mall when Serena's face paled. "What's wrong Serena?" Darien asked her. "I just saw my step-sister." She said, as her facile features became serious. Darien just turned her away from the sight and they entered a random clothing store. "Hello, how can I help you?" The sales lady asked them as they walked in. After looking around Serena looked at the sales lady "Yeah, do you have any dresses in ice white?" She asked. The sales lady nodded. "Yes we do, follow me I can show our wonderful selection." The lady said. Serena nodded and walked away with her. Darien stayed behind t look at the dress shirts and pants.
As Darien was looking at the dress shirts he felt a pair of familiar arms circle his waist. "Hello Beryl, what do you want?" He asked in a serious tone of voice. "Why I just wanted to see how my favorite play toy is doing." Beryl said as she slid her hand up his stomach. Darien grabbed her hand and stopped her. "Sorry Beryl, I'm taken." He said as he turned to walk away. "That didn't stop you before." Beryl replied as she ran her fingers through her blood red hair. "Well now it dose." He said and walked away.
Beryl watched Darien walk away from her. *So the little prince is spoken for? But he never turned me down before* She thought to herself as she felt a pair of arms wrap around her and a pair of lips on her neck and she let out a soft moan. "Oh Travis..." She said as she turned around and kissed him softly. "My princess, what was that about?" He asked her. "Oh you mean that guy? That's my ex." She said as she looked at him. "You better be telling the truth." He said as she smiled and went over to look at some dresses.
Serena looked around at the many ice white dresses they had when her eyes found the perfect one. "Can I try this on?" She asked the sales lady. "Sure let me show you to the dressing room." The sales lady said as she lead Serena into the dressing room. Once the lady left and Serena was alone in the room, she stripped down to her bra and panties. She stood there for a few moments sliding her hand off of her small protruding belly and sighed softly. She slowly slid the dress on and stood in front of the mirror. Serena then walked out of the dressing room in the dress and looked for Darien, wanting him to see how she looked in the dress.
Darien had walked over to the dressing room area to get away from Beryl. Beryl had her eyes on Darien and her eyes moved as she as Serena walk out of one of the dressing rooms. Darien did a double take when he saw Serena in the dress. "I swear I've died and gone to heaven." Darien said as he looked at Serena as she stood in the doorway of the dressing room. She had on a very long and bright ice white dress. "Wow Serena you look absolutely stunning in that dress." Darien said as he walked over to Serena and kissed her softly on the cheek. "So you think I should get this one?" She asked him. "Yes it looks wonderful," He said. "She always did look good in white of any kind..." Beryl's voice broke into the private moment. "Leave me alone Beryl." Serena said. "Why should I Serenity?" Beryl asked. "Because I don't want to be bothered with you, not now, not ever." Serena said as she turned and walked back into the dressing room.
Darien watch Serena walk back into the dressing room. "Go away Beryl. Apparently neither one of us want you around." Darien said. Beryl shrugged and walked over to Travis. Beryl left just as Serena was walking out of the dressing room with the dress in her arms. "I'm ready." She said to Darien. Darien took the dress and went to pay for it. "That will be $50.00," The clerk said. Darien handed over the money. The clerk took the money after putting the dress in the bag along with the receipt and handed it to them. Darien and Serena walked out of the store.
Beryl watched the two as they left. *So the little princess isn't dead after all* She thought to herself. "So you know Serena too?" Travis asked her. "Yes, she's my step sister." She said with a scowl. "Seems like someone's jealous." He said with a wicked smirk on his face. "Why should I be jealous?" She asked. "Because, she's with your ex." He said as he guided her out of the store.
Darien and Serena went over to the food court and looked at the selection of places they had to eat at. "So, what would you like to eat?" Darien asked Serena. "I've got a craving for cheese burgers." Serena said smiling. "Alright then, we'll go to Burger King." He said as they walked over. "Hello, can I take your order?" The cashier asked. "Yeah can I have two Double Whoppers with cheese, two large Strawberry sodas and two large fries." Darien said. "Ok that will be $10.27," The cashier asked. Darien paid the cashier and received the food.
The two walked over and sat down. "You feeling ok Serena?" Darien asked her. "Yeah I'm ok Darien." She said and smiled as she started to eat her food. "Serena, who is Beryl to you?" he asked her causing her to frown and become sad. "She's a part of my past that I would rather forget." She said as she looked down at her food. "Oh, I didn't know I guess I shouldn't have brought that up." He said as he took her hand. "It's alright, let's just get out of here before she finds us again." Serena said and stood up as she stuffed her burger down her throat. Darien nodded and they both got up and left the table.
Once they left the mall they went back to were Darien had parked his car. On the windshield was a folded piece of paper. Serena picked up the paper and opened it, only to find a note. "Things are just about to get started, never keep your back turned for long..." The note said. Serena crumpled up the note with an angry expression. "What is it Serena?" Darien asked as he saw the look that crossed of Serena's face and the paper in her hand. "Travis..." Was all she said. Darien walked over to her and wrapped his arms around her holding her, then looking down into her face and kissing her softly. "Everything will be alright Sere, I'll make sure of it." He said as he helped her into the car.
The drive back to Andrew's was just as quiet as the drive to the mall. Both stuck in there own little worlds for the moment. "Why would you pick me Darien? Especially when you have all these beautiful women around you?" Serena asked out of no were. "Well for one you touch my heart, you also remind me of a little girl from my past, and every time I look at you I cant ever wonder what happened to her because you remind me of everything she was last time I saw her before she disappears." Darien said softly, not taking his eye off of the road but allowing a small tear to run down his face. Serena saw this and whipped it away and he smiled as he took her hand and kissed it. "You're the perfect girl, no matter what happened to you Serena." Darien said.
About 20 minuets later they arrived back at Andrews. Serena was surprised to see a blue Camero parked in the driveway. "Who in the world could that be?" Darien asked her. Serena thought for a moment "I've only seen that car a few times, and I don't remember who it belongs to." Serena said as Darien parked and they got out of the car. Serena went and got her bag out the backseat. They both walked up to the door with Serena unlocking the door and walking in slipping off her shoes. "Andrew, were back!" She yelled. "In the den!" Andrew yelled. Serena and Darien both walked into the den and Serena stopped cold. The first thing she noticed about their visitor was his white hair. "Andrew why is he here?" Serena asked as she dropped her bag on the ground and putting her hand on her hips. The young man stood up and bowed politely to Serena. "Hello Your Highness, we were just talking about you." He said. "Mike I don't want to be reminded on my past, please lose the damn formalities, and call me Serena, I have told you that before." Serena said in a cold voice.
Darien looked at her and almost fainted "Princess Serenity?" Darien said softly, but loud enough for Serena to here. Serena turned to Darien with a look that told him that he was right, as she sighed defetedly. "I didn't want anyone to know we were here, the three of us." She said Andrew nodded and sighed, he knew it was time for him to tell his best friend of the past. "Darien, sit down there's something you need to know about us." Andrew said as he took a seat next to Serena. Darien sat down on the couch opposite from the siblings just as another blond showed up. It was Mina. "There is a lot to us that you don't know Darien, and so much to tell you but so little time." Serena said as Mina sat down next to her.
Darien looked at the three. "Well who's going to start this?" He asked. Andrew sighed and deiced he should be the one to tell him, then let either Serena or Mina pick up the story. "Well it started about 17 years ago, I was 10 and the girls were about 6. Our mother, Queen Serenity got married to this guy named Alan, and became the stepmother of his daughter Beryl. Once I turned 13, I was training and Beryl came out and attacked me, being the jealous bitch she is, tried to kill me. I tried to tell my mother, but since Beryl acted sweet around her, she didn't believe me. So I got fed up with it and left. I came here to Tokyo and lived alone. Until Mina and Serenity came." Andrew said as he looked at Darien.
Darien just sat there blinking and absorbing the information that Andrew told him before Serena started to speak. "After Andrew left things really started to get bad, our step-father would only treat us right in front of our mother, but even that didn't last long. Beryl because the witch she is now uncaring. About 2 years after Andrew left Mina and I received a letter from him. It told us were he was and how he was doing and how much he missed us and hoped to see us soon. That night our mother was reading us a story, she didn't know we had received the letter. She was reading to us that night, when our step-father came in, he forced himself on us, and then killed our mother." Serena said as she started to cry. Mina and Andrew both put their arms around her. "It's ok Serenity, the past is over with, it can't hurt us anymore." Mike said as he placed a hand on her shoulder.
Darien just shook his head at what he had learned and a small whisper was heard from his mouth. "I never thought I would see you all again." Serena heard it and looked up. "What do you mean you thought you would never see us again Darien?" She asked him. "Serenity, I remember when we were little kids. We would always run around chasing each other. You used to get made at me when I called you meatball head." Darien said as he looked at her. She shook her head and got up and ran to her room. Pulling out the picture from it's hiding spot she brought it down and showed it to Darien. "What day was this?" She asked him as she looked on the back of the picture with the occasion written on it. "It was June 30th, your 5th birthday party." Darien said. Serena dropped the paper. "Endymion it really is you!" She said as she ran over and hugged him. Darien hugged her back as Mina and Andrew sat and watched. "I knew it all along. I was only able to get along with Endymion. I just wasn't sure." Andrew whispered to Mina who nodded in return. "My love, I think we had better go, it's getting late and I don't want you in danger." Mike said as he kissed Mina's forehead. "Oh Mike cant I stay here tonight, I really want to be around my family." Mina asked. "Alright, we can stay, but were leaving first thing tomorrow morning." Mike said. Andrew laughed and showed the two the spare room they had for them to sleep in.
Darien and Serena sat there hugging. Darien, trying to comfort the crying Serena. "I had always wondered what happened to you Sere, I'm glad that your all right." He said as he smoothed her hair. "I've always loved you, even when we were young I just didn't know how to show it, and now I do. I love you Serenity. I really do." Darien said as he kissed her softly. "I lover you too Darien, I always have." Serena said returning the kiss. As the night wore on Serena and Darien fell asleep down stairs holding each other close when Susan came in from a late night at work. She smiled at her sister-in-law and pulled a cover over the sleeping couple before departing for her own rooms and husband who waited for her.