Love of a Lifetime
Chapter 4 (revised)
By: Sailor Destiny (Erica Scott)
Serena nodded softly and followed Andrew over to the table. "Serena are you gonna be ok? If not we can leave." Darien whispered into her ear softly as he gave her hand a small squeeze. "I'll be fine, just so long as he doesn't come near me." She said and looked up at Darien. He nodded and kissed her lightly as he pulled out her chair and allowed her to sit down. Once she was seated he sat down as well and the night began like any other normal dance. "Hey Serena, were did that ring come from?" Rei asked Serena as she looked at her hand as she noticed the heart shaped diamond. "Oh this?" Serena asked with a slight blush to her face. "Yes that!" Rei replied. "Well I'm engaged what do you think?" Serena said with a giggle. "Ohh when did this happen?" Rei asked as she got up and hugged her best friend. "Right before I came in." She said as she hugged onto Darien's arm letting it be known who the person who made her happy was. "Ohh you're so lucky!" Susan said as she sighed at the dreamy way the wedding was going to turn out. "Hey Susan! Snap out of it!" Andrew said laughing at his wife.
Serena just sat there and listened to the conversation take on the happy note when the hairs on the back of her neck began to stand up. She knew that a confrontation was coming and that it was not good. "Hello Princess and Prince." She heard a distinctly deep male voice say. "Go away, leave us alone. We don't want to be bothered by you or your club." Andrew said as he looked up at Alan, Beryl and Travis. "Oh and why not dear brother?" Beryl asked with a bit of sarcasm in her voice as she looked down at Serena holding tightly to Darien's arm. "Because you're a two faced hoe and a bitch." Serena said with a calm and ice like tone to her voice. "Oh and the little princess has a back bone now? Tell me dear sister, who is the father of the child you carry. It's certainly not our Prince Darien is it?" She asked with a hint of anger as she went to strike Serena. Unfortunately Serena turned into the blow and was struck across the face, as a wince of pain came from her but not a sound. "Get away from me you bitch." Serena said as she swung her hand out and slapped Beryl.
Beryl was stunned and so were the others at the table. They had all known Serena to be a very peaceful girl and to see her swing out was amazing to them all. A lot of the people standing around the table and the groups turned when they heard flesh hitting flesh. "That's why your child will never be anything but a bastard who doesn't know their father." Beryl said with an ice like tone almost similar to Serena's, but not quite as solid. That hit Serena hard in the chest as she winced again and looked up to Beryl with her eyes in a very icy blue way. "That's because I don't want them to know there father is a two timing, back stabbing, prick." She said as she looked directly at Travis. If looks could kill Travis would be dead and he knew it from the audible gulp from his throat. Beryl looked over at Travis as well and saw the fear in his eyes. "She can't do anything to you Travis so don't worry. She doesn't have the guts." Beryl said as she noticed Serena wincing.
With an evil smile on her face Beryl bent over and whispered to Serena, "Tell my dear step-child, good bye." Serena looked up as she was punched again. Darien reached over and grabbed Serena holding her tightly and kissed her forehead softly Andrew got up and grabbed Beryl by the arm. Alan just stood there and watched the entire scene play itself out. Travis looked at the way Andrew was holding Beryl roughly and punched him in the back causing Andrew to turn around and punch back. Serena looked at Beryl from her spot in Darien's arm and with a perfect aim she kicked Beryl right in her arm with those spike heels she was wearing. "You Bitch!" Beryl yelled as she grabbed her arm and with a rage of pain and anger she punched Serena hard in the stomach. This time Serena screamed in pain as she grabbed her stomach and almost fell out of Darien's arms. He tightened his hold on her as Rei stood up and punched Beryl hard in the jaw.
Darien picked up a crying Serena and told the others to stop messing around and follow. Andrew had finally managed to get Travis off guard and knocked him out. As they all started to leave the hotel Alan walked in their way with police officers. "Arrest them, they have injured and kidnapped her." Alan said as the cops went forward. "Actually no sir, I'm her brother and our step-sister, his daughter, kicked her in the stomach." The officer looked at the two and nodded letting them go, especially since they knew both Andrew and Serena were brother and sister. Alan was of course furious.
Andrew looked at Serena and smoothed her hair away from her forehead. "Sere, what's wrong?" Andrew asked as he looked at her as they all walked towards the cars in a hurry. "It hurts..." She said in tears as she cringed and felt a moving around in her belly. "I'm taking her to the hospital you guys follow" Darien said as he set her in the car, the others nodded and got in the car to drive off as he pulled out.
Once they reached the hospital Darien carried Serena into the hospital as she continued to whimper and cry. The lady at the desk recognized Darien and ran over to him. "What's wrong Dr. Shields?" The nurse asked. "It's my fiancée, she was punched in her stomach, and she's pregnant." Darien said to the nurse who looked at Serena and saw the tears of pain as she grabbed her stomach. "Oh No!" the nurse yelled as she ran off to get a wheel chair for Serena.
When the nurse returned seconds later with the wheel chair, Darien set her down in it and they both rushed off, Andrew knew they were going to an emergency delivery room and that they couldn't follow. "Well with Darien in there we know she's in good hands, now all we have to do is sit here and wait." Rei said softly as she walked over and sat down in the waiting room.
Darien was standing next to Serena as one of the other doctors started to work with Serena. "Don't worry Sere, everything's gonna be ok I promise ok." Darien said as he kissed Serena's forehead. She couldn't respond to him since she was given an anestisa to knock he out and stop the pain. "Dr. Shields, this baby won't last long unless we get it into an incubator." The other doctor said. Darien nodded and took the very small bundle to an incubator and placed it down and setting the heat lamp to low heat to keep the baby warm. "Well I can tell already she's gonna be a fighter just like her mother." Darien said, as he looked at the small child. "Dr. Shields are you the father of the baby?" The other doctor asked. "No I'm not the father." Darien said as he looked up at the doctor, "Thanks for your help Paul, can you watch over her, I need to go talk with her brother." Darien said. Paul nodded as Darien kissed Serena's forehead and walked out of the room.
Andrew and the others sat waiting nervously for news on Serena and the condition of her baby. "Well everything went ok." Darien said as he walked into the room. Andrew looked up and was happy with the news. "And the baby?" He asked with hope that the child was ok and still alive. "The child is still alive, however; its not known if the child will last the night, but she's a fighter like Serena. I have faith it will last." Darien said, "That's good then. I think we all better get home and get some rest." Rei said as she stood up and stretched. "I agree whole heartily, not only that but someone has to tell Mina what happened." Susan said. "Yes I know dear, I'll get in touch with Mike when we get home and let him know what happened." Andrew said as he sighed softly. Rei walked towards the doorway of the waiting room and then turned back and walked to the others. "That lying bastard." She grumbled. Andrew looked up and saw what had pissed her off. "Damnit, how did he know we would be at this hospital?" Andrew asked as he saw Alan talking to a nurse. "I guess it's because that's what hospital ball we were at." Jed said as he took Rei's hand in his, "Come on I know another way out of here so he wont see us." Jed continued as he led Rei, Susan and Andrew out of the room.
Darien walked out of the room and sighed as he walked to the desk to inquire about were Serena had been moved. "Well Prince Endymion, it's so nice to see you again, last I remember you were about 12 when the twins disappeared, and you followed soon after, what a surprise." Alan said as he walked up behind Darien. "Look Sire, that was many years ago, and I don't need to be reminded after that. Now leave me be, and leave Serenity be." Darien said as he turned and walked down the hall to his office. Alan chuckled and watched as he went about as well inquiring about where his stepdaughter was resting.
Once Darien had made it to his office he closed and looked the door. He soon sat at his desk and looked up at the ceiling before doing something he had not done in a very long time. He cried, he cried for everything he had not been able to cry for in his 12 years of living here. Suddenly a nock was heard at his door and he immediately stopped his crying. "What?" He asked as he stood and walked to his door unlocking it and opening it to see one of the nurses. "Miss Moon is asking for you sir, she wants to see you now." The nurse said. Darien nodded and left his office walking down to the room that Serena was resting in.
When he reached the room he could hear sobbing and yelling going on. He opened the door to the room to see Alan standing in the middle of the room yelling at Serena for having run away all those years ago. "You leave and don't expect me to come find you? Your mother has probably turned over in her grave because of your actions!" He yelled. "No! You don't know what your talking about you beast! If she had known what kind of person you really were before she married you she would still be alive, and Mina and I would not have been in the situation you put us in!" Serena yelled back with sobs in her voice. "Get out of here Alan, you have no place in my life any more!" She yelled. Darien placed a hand on Alan's shoulder and led him out of the room swiftly closing and locking the door after him. "I'm sorry Sere, I should have come straight here." Darien said as he walked over and sat down n the chair next to the side of her bed. "Oh Darien, why did he have to come back after all this time?" She asked him as she laid her head down on the pillow. Darien took her into his arms and held her close. "Don't worry about it Sere, he'll be out of our life soon." He said as he held her close. She yawned softly and nodded as she fell asleep in his arms. He climbed into the small bed and fell asleep with her still holding her close to protect her.
When Darien awoke the next morning he could here knocking on the door of the room. He got up slowly so that he wouldn't wake Serena and walked over to the door. He slowly unlocked the door and opened it to peek out into the same blue eyes that Mina, Andrew and Serena all shared. "Darien, can we come in? We don't want to stay out here long," Andrew said. Darien nodded as he could see the ice white hair, standing behind to blondes and some green and black hair. "Sure, but you have to stay quiet Serena's still asleep." Darien replied, Andrew nodded as Darien opened the door a bit wider for them to enter.
Once the 5 had entered Darien once again closed the door and locked it. Mina gasped softly as she saw the sight of her sister lying in the hospital bed. "Don't worry, she's ok, just a little out of it. The baby is really what were worried about." Andrew said to her. Serena yawned softly as she began to wake up. "What's going on?" She asked in a sleepy voice as she rubbed the sleep out of her eyes. "It's us Sere, as soon as I heard what happened I came as fast as I could." Mina said as she kissed Serena's forehead. Serena smiled as she heard her sister's voice. "Well then you know he's here, and he's looking for us?" She said as Mina nodded. "How are you doing sis? I know everything's going wrong for you right now but everything will get better in time." Mina said softly as she hugged Serena. "I want to see my baby." Serena said softly as she looked around the room. "Right now Sere, that's not a good idea. Your baby might not live for long because it was born early." Darien said softly as he took her hand. Serena gasped and started to cry, at this time a nurse walked in. "Dr. Shields, may I speak with you?" The nurse asked. He nodded and kissed Serena's forehead. "I'll be right back." He said as he walked out the room.
The nurse stood outside the room and Darien closed the door behind him. "Yes what is this about." He asked the nurse. "Her child is no longer alive sir." She said with a solemn voice. Darien froze in his tracks and nodded. "When did the child pass?" He asked softly so not to let Serena or the others hear. "A few moments ago. I found the child with its neck severed off." She said as she looked at him. Darien's eyes shot open wide. "I also saw a man walking out of there, with blond hair and steel blue eyes." She said, Darien knew exactly who it was. "Thank you, alert the police and I'll tell Serena, some how."
Chapter 4 (revised)
By: Sailor Destiny (Erica Scott)
Serena nodded softly and followed Andrew over to the table. "Serena are you gonna be ok? If not we can leave." Darien whispered into her ear softly as he gave her hand a small squeeze. "I'll be fine, just so long as he doesn't come near me." She said and looked up at Darien. He nodded and kissed her lightly as he pulled out her chair and allowed her to sit down. Once she was seated he sat down as well and the night began like any other normal dance. "Hey Serena, were did that ring come from?" Rei asked Serena as she looked at her hand as she noticed the heart shaped diamond. "Oh this?" Serena asked with a slight blush to her face. "Yes that!" Rei replied. "Well I'm engaged what do you think?" Serena said with a giggle. "Ohh when did this happen?" Rei asked as she got up and hugged her best friend. "Right before I came in." She said as she hugged onto Darien's arm letting it be known who the person who made her happy was. "Ohh you're so lucky!" Susan said as she sighed at the dreamy way the wedding was going to turn out. "Hey Susan! Snap out of it!" Andrew said laughing at his wife.
Serena just sat there and listened to the conversation take on the happy note when the hairs on the back of her neck began to stand up. She knew that a confrontation was coming and that it was not good. "Hello Princess and Prince." She heard a distinctly deep male voice say. "Go away, leave us alone. We don't want to be bothered by you or your club." Andrew said as he looked up at Alan, Beryl and Travis. "Oh and why not dear brother?" Beryl asked with a bit of sarcasm in her voice as she looked down at Serena holding tightly to Darien's arm. "Because you're a two faced hoe and a bitch." Serena said with a calm and ice like tone to her voice. "Oh and the little princess has a back bone now? Tell me dear sister, who is the father of the child you carry. It's certainly not our Prince Darien is it?" She asked with a hint of anger as she went to strike Serena. Unfortunately Serena turned into the blow and was struck across the face, as a wince of pain came from her but not a sound. "Get away from me you bitch." Serena said as she swung her hand out and slapped Beryl.
Beryl was stunned and so were the others at the table. They had all known Serena to be a very peaceful girl and to see her swing out was amazing to them all. A lot of the people standing around the table and the groups turned when they heard flesh hitting flesh. "That's why your child will never be anything but a bastard who doesn't know their father." Beryl said with an ice like tone almost similar to Serena's, but not quite as solid. That hit Serena hard in the chest as she winced again and looked up to Beryl with her eyes in a very icy blue way. "That's because I don't want them to know there father is a two timing, back stabbing, prick." She said as she looked directly at Travis. If looks could kill Travis would be dead and he knew it from the audible gulp from his throat. Beryl looked over at Travis as well and saw the fear in his eyes. "She can't do anything to you Travis so don't worry. She doesn't have the guts." Beryl said as she noticed Serena wincing.
With an evil smile on her face Beryl bent over and whispered to Serena, "Tell my dear step-child, good bye." Serena looked up as she was punched again. Darien reached over and grabbed Serena holding her tightly and kissed her forehead softly Andrew got up and grabbed Beryl by the arm. Alan just stood there and watched the entire scene play itself out. Travis looked at the way Andrew was holding Beryl roughly and punched him in the back causing Andrew to turn around and punch back. Serena looked at Beryl from her spot in Darien's arm and with a perfect aim she kicked Beryl right in her arm with those spike heels she was wearing. "You Bitch!" Beryl yelled as she grabbed her arm and with a rage of pain and anger she punched Serena hard in the stomach. This time Serena screamed in pain as she grabbed her stomach and almost fell out of Darien's arms. He tightened his hold on her as Rei stood up and punched Beryl hard in the jaw.
Darien picked up a crying Serena and told the others to stop messing around and follow. Andrew had finally managed to get Travis off guard and knocked him out. As they all started to leave the hotel Alan walked in their way with police officers. "Arrest them, they have injured and kidnapped her." Alan said as the cops went forward. "Actually no sir, I'm her brother and our step-sister, his daughter, kicked her in the stomach." The officer looked at the two and nodded letting them go, especially since they knew both Andrew and Serena were brother and sister. Alan was of course furious.
Andrew looked at Serena and smoothed her hair away from her forehead. "Sere, what's wrong?" Andrew asked as he looked at her as they all walked towards the cars in a hurry. "It hurts..." She said in tears as she cringed and felt a moving around in her belly. "I'm taking her to the hospital you guys follow" Darien said as he set her in the car, the others nodded and got in the car to drive off as he pulled out.
Once they reached the hospital Darien carried Serena into the hospital as she continued to whimper and cry. The lady at the desk recognized Darien and ran over to him. "What's wrong Dr. Shields?" The nurse asked. "It's my fiancée, she was punched in her stomach, and she's pregnant." Darien said to the nurse who looked at Serena and saw the tears of pain as she grabbed her stomach. "Oh No!" the nurse yelled as she ran off to get a wheel chair for Serena.
When the nurse returned seconds later with the wheel chair, Darien set her down in it and they both rushed off, Andrew knew they were going to an emergency delivery room and that they couldn't follow. "Well with Darien in there we know she's in good hands, now all we have to do is sit here and wait." Rei said softly as she walked over and sat down in the waiting room.
Darien was standing next to Serena as one of the other doctors started to work with Serena. "Don't worry Sere, everything's gonna be ok I promise ok." Darien said as he kissed Serena's forehead. She couldn't respond to him since she was given an anestisa to knock he out and stop the pain. "Dr. Shields, this baby won't last long unless we get it into an incubator." The other doctor said. Darien nodded and took the very small bundle to an incubator and placed it down and setting the heat lamp to low heat to keep the baby warm. "Well I can tell already she's gonna be a fighter just like her mother." Darien said, as he looked at the small child. "Dr. Shields are you the father of the baby?" The other doctor asked. "No I'm not the father." Darien said as he looked up at the doctor, "Thanks for your help Paul, can you watch over her, I need to go talk with her brother." Darien said. Paul nodded as Darien kissed Serena's forehead and walked out of the room.
Andrew and the others sat waiting nervously for news on Serena and the condition of her baby. "Well everything went ok." Darien said as he walked into the room. Andrew looked up and was happy with the news. "And the baby?" He asked with hope that the child was ok and still alive. "The child is still alive, however; its not known if the child will last the night, but she's a fighter like Serena. I have faith it will last." Darien said, "That's good then. I think we all better get home and get some rest." Rei said as she stood up and stretched. "I agree whole heartily, not only that but someone has to tell Mina what happened." Susan said. "Yes I know dear, I'll get in touch with Mike when we get home and let him know what happened." Andrew said as he sighed softly. Rei walked towards the doorway of the waiting room and then turned back and walked to the others. "That lying bastard." She grumbled. Andrew looked up and saw what had pissed her off. "Damnit, how did he know we would be at this hospital?" Andrew asked as he saw Alan talking to a nurse. "I guess it's because that's what hospital ball we were at." Jed said as he took Rei's hand in his, "Come on I know another way out of here so he wont see us." Jed continued as he led Rei, Susan and Andrew out of the room.
Darien walked out of the room and sighed as he walked to the desk to inquire about were Serena had been moved. "Well Prince Endymion, it's so nice to see you again, last I remember you were about 12 when the twins disappeared, and you followed soon after, what a surprise." Alan said as he walked up behind Darien. "Look Sire, that was many years ago, and I don't need to be reminded after that. Now leave me be, and leave Serenity be." Darien said as he turned and walked down the hall to his office. Alan chuckled and watched as he went about as well inquiring about where his stepdaughter was resting.
Once Darien had made it to his office he closed and looked the door. He soon sat at his desk and looked up at the ceiling before doing something he had not done in a very long time. He cried, he cried for everything he had not been able to cry for in his 12 years of living here. Suddenly a nock was heard at his door and he immediately stopped his crying. "What?" He asked as he stood and walked to his door unlocking it and opening it to see one of the nurses. "Miss Moon is asking for you sir, she wants to see you now." The nurse said. Darien nodded and left his office walking down to the room that Serena was resting in.
When he reached the room he could hear sobbing and yelling going on. He opened the door to the room to see Alan standing in the middle of the room yelling at Serena for having run away all those years ago. "You leave and don't expect me to come find you? Your mother has probably turned over in her grave because of your actions!" He yelled. "No! You don't know what your talking about you beast! If she had known what kind of person you really were before she married you she would still be alive, and Mina and I would not have been in the situation you put us in!" Serena yelled back with sobs in her voice. "Get out of here Alan, you have no place in my life any more!" She yelled. Darien placed a hand on Alan's shoulder and led him out of the room swiftly closing and locking the door after him. "I'm sorry Sere, I should have come straight here." Darien said as he walked over and sat down n the chair next to the side of her bed. "Oh Darien, why did he have to come back after all this time?" She asked him as she laid her head down on the pillow. Darien took her into his arms and held her close. "Don't worry about it Sere, he'll be out of our life soon." He said as he held her close. She yawned softly and nodded as she fell asleep in his arms. He climbed into the small bed and fell asleep with her still holding her close to protect her.
When Darien awoke the next morning he could here knocking on the door of the room. He got up slowly so that he wouldn't wake Serena and walked over to the door. He slowly unlocked the door and opened it to peek out into the same blue eyes that Mina, Andrew and Serena all shared. "Darien, can we come in? We don't want to stay out here long," Andrew said. Darien nodded as he could see the ice white hair, standing behind to blondes and some green and black hair. "Sure, but you have to stay quiet Serena's still asleep." Darien replied, Andrew nodded as Darien opened the door a bit wider for them to enter.
Once the 5 had entered Darien once again closed the door and locked it. Mina gasped softly as she saw the sight of her sister lying in the hospital bed. "Don't worry, she's ok, just a little out of it. The baby is really what were worried about." Andrew said to her. Serena yawned softly as she began to wake up. "What's going on?" She asked in a sleepy voice as she rubbed the sleep out of her eyes. "It's us Sere, as soon as I heard what happened I came as fast as I could." Mina said as she kissed Serena's forehead. Serena smiled as she heard her sister's voice. "Well then you know he's here, and he's looking for us?" She said as Mina nodded. "How are you doing sis? I know everything's going wrong for you right now but everything will get better in time." Mina said softly as she hugged Serena. "I want to see my baby." Serena said softly as she looked around the room. "Right now Sere, that's not a good idea. Your baby might not live for long because it was born early." Darien said softly as he took her hand. Serena gasped and started to cry, at this time a nurse walked in. "Dr. Shields, may I speak with you?" The nurse asked. He nodded and kissed Serena's forehead. "I'll be right back." He said as he walked out the room.
The nurse stood outside the room and Darien closed the door behind him. "Yes what is this about." He asked the nurse. "Her child is no longer alive sir." She said with a solemn voice. Darien froze in his tracks and nodded. "When did the child pass?" He asked softly so not to let Serena or the others hear. "A few moments ago. I found the child with its neck severed off." She said as she looked at him. Darien's eyes shot open wide. "I also saw a man walking out of there, with blond hair and steel blue eyes." She said, Darien knew exactly who it was. "Thank you, alert the police and I'll tell Serena, some how."