Title : After All
Yahoo ID: sailormoon006
Author : Serena Schields
Email : serena_schields@excite.com
Rating : Pg-13....for language and content
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Disclaimers........ Well here it is I don't own Sailor Moon, ok I wish I did though , hey who doesnt, Anyways here is the 2nd part I told oyu I had it done. See I was goign to post it all at once, but well it wouldn't let me so I am sorry. Please Email me ok.....
And thanks goes out to all of my friends and fans........ Woo hoo......
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Part 2 of 1
Serena sat with her hands in her lap and looking at the ground, too afraid to meet her friends looks. She was shaken out of her thoughts when she felt Raye put her arm around her shoulder. " Serena listen I can't tell you that I know what you went through, but I can tell you that I never would have blamed you for it. It was not your fault you were the victim in it all. I am very happy that Darien was there to save you. I don't even want to think what would've happened if he'd never walked by that night. " Raye stopped talking and gently placed her hand on her stomach. Serena looked at Raye and had a concerned look on her face. " Don't worry Serena the baby is just kicking me that is all. " Raye went and sat back down as Mina, Lita, and Amy rushed over to hug Serena and give her their support. After it was all said Serena felt a lot better especially since Lita had threatened to kill the guys who had done all that to Serena. " Serena were those guys ever caught? " Amy asked. Serena shook her head and frowned. " No Amy they weren't, when the cops had finally arrived at the scene there was nobody to be seen for miles around. I was so scared after that. I never wanted to go anywhere by myself, or anything, I just wanted to stay at home in my room. " Serena looked at her friends and frowned, " I'm sorry that I closed you all off from me, I was just afraid that you would look at me as it being my fault. I'm so sorry." The girls all looked at Serena and cried harder. " We never would have abandoned you like that girl. You are one of us, our best friend and we never would've let this come between us." Mina said as she held onto Serena for dear life. Serena and the girls were still talking when Darien and Chad walked outside with hot cocoa. Everyone sat back and relaxed and caught up on old times.
Serena and Darien left the house shortly after 3 am. and they drove home in silence for half the way, until Darien spoke. " Serena. You told them didn't you? " Serena looked from the road, and over to Darien before shaking her head yes. Darien smiled and grasped her hand in a comforting way. "I told you that they would be there for you. " Serena smiled at Dariens comment and tightened her hold on Dariens hand. Serena and Darien arrived at the hotel shortly after. Serena was so distraught about letting him go afraid that she might never see him again, so she talked him into staying at her families house with her. Darien was hard to talk into at first but once he looked at her pleading eyes he couldn't resist. Serena was so excited about Darien staying with her that she kissed him again before they descended into the hotel.
Serena and Darien arrived at Serena's parent's home late, they entered the house quietly and walked upstairs. Serena showed Darien to the guestroom and then she went into her room. Once Serena was gone Darien changed and crawled into bed and tried to sleep, but found it difficult to sleep with 'his' angel right down the hall. He tossed and turned all night before finally falling asleep, and dreaming of Serena.
Serena changed and crawled into bed with her old high school year book and looked up Darien. She noticed that he was incredibly smart and witty to as she saw that he was captain of the debate team. She also made a mental note of the fact that he was in the student council, and on the track team. Serena was surprised that she had never really noticed him then, he had not changed much except he was a little more built, and he no longer had braces. Other than that he still had the most hypnotic indigo blue eyes she had ever seen. Serena fell asleep thinking of what her and Dariens kids would end up looking like should they have any. Serena and Darien slept soundly with the other one in the same house.
The next day Darien awaok to the smell of bacon and eggs cooking downstairs. He quickly dressed and brushed his teeth and headed downstairs. He walked into the kitchen just in time to hear Serena telling her parents about him staying and how she could imagine herself in a realationship with somebody like him. She told her parents that he had been the one to rescue her that night, and about the 'crush' he had on her, Serenas mother thought that Darien sounded like a good guy. Her father on the other hand was a little weary, but told his daughter to follow her heart. Darien decided it was safe to walk into the kitchen after he noticed the silence. He walked in and said hello and was handed a glass of juice from Irene and then had a seat next to Serena. Serena sat starring at him as she thought to herself that he seemed to fit into her home, her kitchen, her family, and most importantly her life.
Serena and Darien spent the day with each other, they went to visit Raye and Chad, and then they decided to hit the mall in Seattle. Darien had wanted to take Serena out shopping for her birthday just in case he didn't see her on that day. Serena was like a little child in a candy store looking at all the wonderful things in the stores. They walked and talked and joked around with each other all day. Serena and Darien were in heaven with the other one by their side. They walked around the huge mall, and went into every store. Serena never really found anything she wanted so Darien decided to just find her something and give it to her later on. They were about to leave when Serena heard someone call out her name, when she turned aroudn she came face to face with an old friend, Seiya Kooper. Serena was so happy to see her old friend from college that she let go of Darien's hand and hugged Seiya tightly, Darien eyed Seiya but felt that he had no right to be jealous, after all Serena was not his. Darien just kind of stood off to the side and let the two old friends catch up, when Serena suddenly turned around and grabbed Darien's hand and pulled him over to where her and Seiya stood, she then introduced the two. " Darien I want you to meet my friend and old college buddy Seiya Kooper, Seiya this is my..well. I guess you can say he is my...friend Darien. " Serena stuttered out. Darien and Seiya shook hands, and Seiya laughed a bit as he looked at Darien and then back at Serena. " Here I thought that you and Serena were a couple and I found myself very envious of you. I tried so hard to get her to go out with me back in the day. I was afraid you had just come in and stole out from underneath my nose. " Darien forced out a laugh and shook his head, " No Serena and I go way back. We went to high school together. All we are doing is catching up. " Serena turned her head quickly before Darien could see the pain in her eyes. Seiya caught the look though and acted on it. " Well you two would make a great couple, I can honestly tell you that I have never seen Serena this happy, the light in her eyes says it all. " Serena looked up at Seiya and was about to say something when a young woman joined them. She walked over to Seiya and handed him a bag, and spoke softly to him " Seiya we really must be going. " She then turned to look at Serena and Darien. Seiya then introduced them. " Serena, Darien this is my wife, Amara. Amara this is my friend Serena, the one I told you so much about from college the one who saved my butt so many times. " Amara shook Serenas hand and then looked at Darien. Seiya then continued, " This is Serena's * friend * Darien, they went to high school togther. " Amara shook Darien's hand and they all talked for a bit before deciding to go and get a bite to eat together. Amara and Darien talked about their jobs as Serena and Seiya talked about Darien. "So tell me Serena what is the deal with you two? I know you like him. I see it in your eyes. " Serena looked at Seiya and then smiled while thinking about how much of an impact Darien had had on her life in the course of 24 hours. She then turned to Seiya and whispered, " I think I am falling in love with him. " Serena then blushed as she let the words out of her mouth. Seiya took her hand in his and smiled at her. "You are the sweetest person I know and you deserve to be happy and if Darien can make you happy then he is the one for you. I watched you in college and noticed how you stayed to yourself. I feel honored that you ever let me into your life. " Serena blushed even more at Seiyas words. They continued to talk till their food arrived, and then they all sat back and ate and talked together. Amara watched as Darien and Serena exchanged looks and every once in a while she nudged Seiya and pointed it out to him. He smiled at his dear friend and was sincerely happy for her. Once they were through with their meal they exchanged numbers and addresses so they could keep in touch, then before they parted Seiya pulled Serena into a tight embrace and whispered in her ear. " Please I hope when you two get married I will be invited. " Serena pulled back and was blushing , and giggling. Amara pretty much knew what her husband had said and she agreed. They then parted and went on their own ways.
Serena and Darien drove back to Parker Heights and talked very little. Once Darien had rounded the turn to his hotel he noticed that Serena had fallen fast asleep. He shook her gently, but she would not wake up. He pulled up to the parking garage and took out her keys. He locked the door and walked around to the other side of the car. He eased inside the car and pulled out a sleeping Serena and then locked her door. He carried her inside and then to the elevator that led to his floor. Once inside he gently craddled Serena against him, and revelled in the feel of her tiny body next to his. Once at his door he managed to unlock the door with Serena in his arms, and then walked inside with her. He placed her in his bed, and then went to his phone to call her parents. He left word with her father that Serena had fallen asleep and where they were at. He was amazed at how her father never complained. After he had changed into a pair of sweats he decided to go for a jog. He left Serena a note on his door and then took off. He ran from his hotel and through the park and around the old high school. He was on his way back when he came across a small shop near his hotel. He stopped by and walked in to look at all the trinkets and treasures in there. Darien walked around the store until he came across a necklace with a moon and rose charm on it. Darien instantly fell in love with it the moment he saw it and he had to have it for Serena. He paid the clerk and waited while they wrapped it up for him. Once he had the package he headed back to his hotel. Once there he arrived to find that Serena was still sleeping so he went into his bathroom and showered. Then he settled down and made him some coffee as he watied for her to awaken. Around midnight Darien was watching tv and dozing off when he heard Serena cry out in pain. He quickly ran to the bedroom and rushed in with out knocking and he found Serena balled up in the center of the bed crying. Darien rushed over to her, and embraced her. Serena was so shocked that at first she pushed him away until she realized what had happened and saw the hurt expression on Dariens face. She quickly flung her arms around him and cried into his shirt as he held her tightly. " Shhhh Serena it's ok I am here with you, what's wrong? " Serena continued crying until she finally calmed down enough to speak. She told Darien about her dream in which she awoke and found him gone, and she was all alone. Darien held her tightly and calmed her down. Once she was calm he told her to wait there as he went out into the other room to get her gift. Darien returned and gave her the present. Serena unwrapped it and opend the box, when she saw the necklace she cried. Darien didn't know what to say at first till Serena spoke. " Oh Darien this is so beautiful, thank you. " Serena then wrapped her arms around him and kissed him fully on the lips. Darien returned the kiss. Not wanting to push it any farther Darien broke off the kiss, and laid down beside Serena and held her tightly. They both fell to sleep in the comfort of the others arms, and the next morning they were waken up by the ringing of the phone.Darien jumped up and reached the phone as Serena struggled to wake up. Darien returned to the room a fw minutes later with the news that Raye had given birth to a little girl.
Darien and Serena met up with their friends, and Serena's family at the hospital where they congratulated Raye and Chad. Serena held the baby in her arms and felt like her life was missing something. Darien stood back with Chad watching her hold the tiny little baby that Raye and Chad had named Alexis. Darien admired the way Serena looked with a baby, and then it hit him. He needed Serena in his life for all time. The group sat around rejoicing with one another until they were asked to leave to give Raye time to rest. Darien and Serena left the hospital together, and Serena dropped Darien off at his hotel. They said their goodbyes and decided to do something later on. Serena drove home and was on cloud nine, but the minute she walked in the house she was hit with news that would put a damper on hers and Dariens plans. When Serena had walked in she heard the phone ringing, she dashed to the phone to answer it and was met with the famillar voice of her boss on the other end. Serena was informed that she was needed back in the office for a meeting with a colleague. Serena was so upset, she quickly hung up and tried to call Darien, but he was out on a jog. Serena tried to call all of her friends, but no one was available. She waited for her parents to arrive back at home, but they never showed so she left them a note and called a taxi to pick her up to take her to a rental car place. Serena drove back to Seattle with a heavy heart and hoped that she could reach Darien when she got back to her home. Serena boarded the plane with a heavy heart.
Serena arrived back in New york 8 long hours later and was exhausted, but as soon as she got to her home she called the hotel Darien was at, and he was still out. Serena then called her parents to let them know what had happened. She promised them that as soon as she had things worked out she would return. Her mother told her that she would let Darien know when he called. Unknown to Serena and her mother Darien had called before hand and talked to her father. Darien was shocked to learn that Serena had just up and left so quickly and her father didn't even know where she had gone to at the time, so all he could tell Darien was that he bags were gone and so was she. Darien quickly got himself a car and headed back to Seattle to leave. Darien was heartbroken. He was certain that Serena wanted nothing more to do with him, so he boarded a plane home, and tried to get on with his life without Serena. Very unlikely.
~~ Well, here we are again
I guess it must be fate
We've tried it on our own
But deep inside we've known
We'd be back to set things straight
I still remember when
Your kiss was so brand new
Every memory repeats
Every step I take retreats
Every journey always brings me back to you
After All the stops and starts
We keep coming back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
After All that we've been through
It all comes down to me and you
I guess it's meant to be
Forever you and me, After All ~~
6 Months later.......... 2 days before christmas eve
Serena was running around Manhatten trying to get some last minuted shopping done, for she was suppose to catch a plane home for the holidays. She finally got everything done and headed for home with all her packages. Once she arrived she ran and got her bags and other gifts as she headed out the door to wait for her taxi. Serena was getting really tired of living in Manhatten and wanted nothing more than to move back to Washington and working in Seattle that way she would be closer to her family. She arrived at the airport and checked in all her bags, when she finally decided to take a breather and rest since she had arrived at the airport an hour and a half early. She found herself a seat and sat down not even noticing that a young man had his laptop balanced on his arm rest. Serena accidently nudged it when she sat down and it fell almost crashing to the floor. Lucky for Serena the man had great reflexes and was able to catch it. Serena looked up and gave a sheepish grin, but felt really bad when the man scorned her with his eyes. She quickly got up and found herself another seat and sat down and closed her eyes to relax a little before her flight was called..
On the other side of the airport Darien was rushing to reach his gate, he was running so late. It seemed that here lately he was late to everywhere he had to go. He finally found his flight and checked in his bags, and then tried to find a seat. He walked into the waiting area and was amazed at the amount of people that were waiting to fly to Seattle. He wandered over to an empty seat and plopped down. He pulled out his laptop and emailed his mother to let her know that he was on his way home for the holidays so she would not worry. Darien's parents had moved back to Parker Heights, back in September and they wanted Darien to be home with them for Christmas. He really didn't want to go back there knowing that * she * would be there somewhere. He quickly pushed her out of his mind and focused on Ann, the young girl who had started working with Darien back in October. Sure she wasn't Serena, then again there would never be another Serena; but Darien knew that if he tried hard enough he could love Ann. Their relationship at this point was an occasional lunch break, and maybe a dinner and a movie. Sure she wasn't as vibrant as Serena, then again maybe she wouldn't run away from him. Darien was about to doze off when he heard his flight being called he got up and grabbed his bag and headed for the boarding area.
Serena heard her flight called and grabbed her things and headed to the loading area and waited. Once she was on board she found her seat and sat down and buckled herself in and fell fast asleep. Darien boarded and found his seat and sat down and buckled himself in and waited for the trip to begin. He had only planned on staying for Christmas eve and Christmas day, and then leave out the night after. Serena on the other hand had planned to ring on the New Year with her friends and family. She never really understood why Darien never contacted her, so she gave up on him. Even though it broke her heart cause somewhere deep down she had hoped that she would be ringing in the New Year with him by her side, maybe even with an engagement ring to accompany the coming of the New Year.
Serena and Darien sat on opposite sides of the aisle, unaware of the other one. Serena drifted off to sleep, and Darien drifted off in thought. The seat next to Serena was occupied by a burly looking man on his way to Chicago, and he tried to talk to Serena, but found his companion on the other side of the aisle more talkative. He coerced Darien into switching seats so he and the young brunette could get better aquainted. Darien was all to happy to help out, as long as he could get some rest from the two chatterboxes. Darien placed his stuff in the compartment above him and then settled in for a long flight. Darien had begun to drift off to sleep when he felt a small body lean against him, that was not really what got his attention though as hearing her say his name in her sleep.
Serena must have been dreaming for when she felt a slight nudge she jumped up and saw Darien sitting next to her. She quickly snaked her arms around his neck and kissed him deeply while moaning his name. Serena thought she was still dreaming and didn't realize how real it was until she opened her eyes fully and came face to face with the one and only Darien who was now flushed and very emabarrased. It wasn't everyday that he had a beautiful, petite blond throw herself in his arms and begin to kiss the life out of him. When Serena and Darien regained their composure they noticed who the other one was. Serena blushed a deep crimson and Darien put on a ice cold stare. Serena actually felt her blood turn cold from the intensity of his stare. She tried to talk to him, but he just ignored her. Finally unable to handle it anymore Serena stood up and moved to another vacant seat, where she could cry in peace. Darien felt awful for making her cry but he felt she deserved it for just walking out on him the way she did. Serena sat there crying for what seemed hours when she felt a strong hand on her shoulders. She looked up and were met with Dariens ice cold blue eyes. " Serena we need to talk NOW ! " Serena shook her head in agreement and accompanied him back to the seats where they proceeded to sit in silence. Finally Serena broke the silence and spoke. " Why didn't you ever call me? " Darien looked at her like she had grown another head, and proceeded to go on with his explanation. " You are the one who left me and never told me you were leaving. " Serena shook her head and cried softly. " I told my mom to tell you I had to go back on an emergency assignment for work. " Darien thought back to that day and remembered what her father had said. " Well didn't you tell your father? " Serena shook her head and looked up at Darien with tear stains on her face. " No he wasn't at home when I left, no one was, not even you. I tried to call you a few times. Finally I told my mom and she said that she waould let you know. Then when I talked to her later on she said that she had left word for you to call her and you never did. " Darien began to understand it all now. " Oh my god Serena this whole thing has been one big misunderstanding. I'm so sorry. " Darien reached out and pulled Serena to him and held her tightly as she cried in his shirt.
Darien and Serena talked over their trip, and then when they arrived in Seattle they rented a car together and drove to their home town. They talked about their lives and what they had planned for their future, Serena told Darien how she wanted to move to Seattle and begin her life closer to her friends and family. Darien agreed saying that she had a great idea. They arrived in Parker Heights and went their own ways and spent the holidays with family, friends and themselves. Serena and Darien had been through a lot to get where they were at, but they were finally happy with themselves and each other. When their holidays were over they went back to New York, and waited to see what would happen next.
1 yr later.....
Serena and Darien drove up from their home in Seattle to Parker Heights. They had the best present for their families. They were going to have a baby in June of the next year. It had been one year since that fatefull trip back home, and they couldn't be happier. They had gone back to New York to see what would happen, but they could only come up with one plan. So they were married in on June 24, 2000. Their friends and families were so happy, Seiya was happy to see that he was right about Darien and Serena, as was Raye and the rest of the group. Once Darien and Serena had gotten married they moved to Seattle, and in December; 1 week before Christmas found out that Serena was 2 months pregnant. Serena and Darien rejoiced in their love for each other, and the fact that they were going to be having a baby. All in all they were happy that fate had brought them together in that alley so many years ago, and turned a tragedy into a fairy tale. It seemed like they had been through so much and it always came down to just them two.
~~ When love is truly right
(This time it's truly right)
It lives from year to year
It changes as it goes
Oh, and on the way it grows
But it never disappears
After All the stops and starts
We keep coming back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
After All that we've been through
It all comes down to me and you
I guess it's meant to be
Forever you and me, After All
Always just beyond my touch
You know I needed you so much
After All, what else is livin' for?
After All the stops and starts
We keep coming back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
After All that we've been through
It all comes down to me and you
I guess it's meant to be
Forever you and me, After All ~~
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Well when I started out this story it was just a story, I was almost done when I realized that it was more of a song fic than anything I love this song. It's by Peter Cetera and Cher and its called After All. Now I do not own this song nor do I own any of the characters in the story. So I hope you all enjoyed. I will get some more chapters out on my other mulit parters....... I will also be writing a fan fic about Serena...Darien...and Seiya O_o Yes I am busy....Well take care and email me .
Serena_Schields@excite.com or
sailormoon006@excite.com
Yahoo ID: sailormoon006
Author : Serena Schields
Email : serena_schields@excite.com
Rating : Pg-13....for language and content
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Disclaimers........ Well here it is I don't own Sailor Moon, ok I wish I did though , hey who doesnt, Anyways here is the 2nd part I told oyu I had it done. See I was goign to post it all at once, but well it wouldn't let me so I am sorry. Please Email me ok.....
And thanks goes out to all of my friends and fans........ Woo hoo......
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Part 2 of 1
Serena sat with her hands in her lap and looking at the ground, too afraid to meet her friends looks. She was shaken out of her thoughts when she felt Raye put her arm around her shoulder. " Serena listen I can't tell you that I know what you went through, but I can tell you that I never would have blamed you for it. It was not your fault you were the victim in it all. I am very happy that Darien was there to save you. I don't even want to think what would've happened if he'd never walked by that night. " Raye stopped talking and gently placed her hand on her stomach. Serena looked at Raye and had a concerned look on her face. " Don't worry Serena the baby is just kicking me that is all. " Raye went and sat back down as Mina, Lita, and Amy rushed over to hug Serena and give her their support. After it was all said Serena felt a lot better especially since Lita had threatened to kill the guys who had done all that to Serena. " Serena were those guys ever caught? " Amy asked. Serena shook her head and frowned. " No Amy they weren't, when the cops had finally arrived at the scene there was nobody to be seen for miles around. I was so scared after that. I never wanted to go anywhere by myself, or anything, I just wanted to stay at home in my room. " Serena looked at her friends and frowned, " I'm sorry that I closed you all off from me, I was just afraid that you would look at me as it being my fault. I'm so sorry." The girls all looked at Serena and cried harder. " We never would have abandoned you like that girl. You are one of us, our best friend and we never would've let this come between us." Mina said as she held onto Serena for dear life. Serena and the girls were still talking when Darien and Chad walked outside with hot cocoa. Everyone sat back and relaxed and caught up on old times.
Serena and Darien left the house shortly after 3 am. and they drove home in silence for half the way, until Darien spoke. " Serena. You told them didn't you? " Serena looked from the road, and over to Darien before shaking her head yes. Darien smiled and grasped her hand in a comforting way. "I told you that they would be there for you. " Serena smiled at Dariens comment and tightened her hold on Dariens hand. Serena and Darien arrived at the hotel shortly after. Serena was so distraught about letting him go afraid that she might never see him again, so she talked him into staying at her families house with her. Darien was hard to talk into at first but once he looked at her pleading eyes he couldn't resist. Serena was so excited about Darien staying with her that she kissed him again before they descended into the hotel.
Serena and Darien arrived at Serena's parent's home late, they entered the house quietly and walked upstairs. Serena showed Darien to the guestroom and then she went into her room. Once Serena was gone Darien changed and crawled into bed and tried to sleep, but found it difficult to sleep with 'his' angel right down the hall. He tossed and turned all night before finally falling asleep, and dreaming of Serena.
Serena changed and crawled into bed with her old high school year book and looked up Darien. She noticed that he was incredibly smart and witty to as she saw that he was captain of the debate team. She also made a mental note of the fact that he was in the student council, and on the track team. Serena was surprised that she had never really noticed him then, he had not changed much except he was a little more built, and he no longer had braces. Other than that he still had the most hypnotic indigo blue eyes she had ever seen. Serena fell asleep thinking of what her and Dariens kids would end up looking like should they have any. Serena and Darien slept soundly with the other one in the same house.
The next day Darien awaok to the smell of bacon and eggs cooking downstairs. He quickly dressed and brushed his teeth and headed downstairs. He walked into the kitchen just in time to hear Serena telling her parents about him staying and how she could imagine herself in a realationship with somebody like him. She told her parents that he had been the one to rescue her that night, and about the 'crush' he had on her, Serenas mother thought that Darien sounded like a good guy. Her father on the other hand was a little weary, but told his daughter to follow her heart. Darien decided it was safe to walk into the kitchen after he noticed the silence. He walked in and said hello and was handed a glass of juice from Irene and then had a seat next to Serena. Serena sat starring at him as she thought to herself that he seemed to fit into her home, her kitchen, her family, and most importantly her life.
Serena and Darien spent the day with each other, they went to visit Raye and Chad, and then they decided to hit the mall in Seattle. Darien had wanted to take Serena out shopping for her birthday just in case he didn't see her on that day. Serena was like a little child in a candy store looking at all the wonderful things in the stores. They walked and talked and joked around with each other all day. Serena and Darien were in heaven with the other one by their side. They walked around the huge mall, and went into every store. Serena never really found anything she wanted so Darien decided to just find her something and give it to her later on. They were about to leave when Serena heard someone call out her name, when she turned aroudn she came face to face with an old friend, Seiya Kooper. Serena was so happy to see her old friend from college that she let go of Darien's hand and hugged Seiya tightly, Darien eyed Seiya but felt that he had no right to be jealous, after all Serena was not his. Darien just kind of stood off to the side and let the two old friends catch up, when Serena suddenly turned around and grabbed Darien's hand and pulled him over to where her and Seiya stood, she then introduced the two. " Darien I want you to meet my friend and old college buddy Seiya Kooper, Seiya this is my..well. I guess you can say he is my...friend Darien. " Serena stuttered out. Darien and Seiya shook hands, and Seiya laughed a bit as he looked at Darien and then back at Serena. " Here I thought that you and Serena were a couple and I found myself very envious of you. I tried so hard to get her to go out with me back in the day. I was afraid you had just come in and stole out from underneath my nose. " Darien forced out a laugh and shook his head, " No Serena and I go way back. We went to high school together. All we are doing is catching up. " Serena turned her head quickly before Darien could see the pain in her eyes. Seiya caught the look though and acted on it. " Well you two would make a great couple, I can honestly tell you that I have never seen Serena this happy, the light in her eyes says it all. " Serena looked up at Seiya and was about to say something when a young woman joined them. She walked over to Seiya and handed him a bag, and spoke softly to him " Seiya we really must be going. " She then turned to look at Serena and Darien. Seiya then introduced them. " Serena, Darien this is my wife, Amara. Amara this is my friend Serena, the one I told you so much about from college the one who saved my butt so many times. " Amara shook Serenas hand and then looked at Darien. Seiya then continued, " This is Serena's * friend * Darien, they went to high school togther. " Amara shook Darien's hand and they all talked for a bit before deciding to go and get a bite to eat together. Amara and Darien talked about their jobs as Serena and Seiya talked about Darien. "So tell me Serena what is the deal with you two? I know you like him. I see it in your eyes. " Serena looked at Seiya and then smiled while thinking about how much of an impact Darien had had on her life in the course of 24 hours. She then turned to Seiya and whispered, " I think I am falling in love with him. " Serena then blushed as she let the words out of her mouth. Seiya took her hand in his and smiled at her. "You are the sweetest person I know and you deserve to be happy and if Darien can make you happy then he is the one for you. I watched you in college and noticed how you stayed to yourself. I feel honored that you ever let me into your life. " Serena blushed even more at Seiyas words. They continued to talk till their food arrived, and then they all sat back and ate and talked together. Amara watched as Darien and Serena exchanged looks and every once in a while she nudged Seiya and pointed it out to him. He smiled at his dear friend and was sincerely happy for her. Once they were through with their meal they exchanged numbers and addresses so they could keep in touch, then before they parted Seiya pulled Serena into a tight embrace and whispered in her ear. " Please I hope when you two get married I will be invited. " Serena pulled back and was blushing , and giggling. Amara pretty much knew what her husband had said and she agreed. They then parted and went on their own ways.
Serena and Darien drove back to Parker Heights and talked very little. Once Darien had rounded the turn to his hotel he noticed that Serena had fallen fast asleep. He shook her gently, but she would not wake up. He pulled up to the parking garage and took out her keys. He locked the door and walked around to the other side of the car. He eased inside the car and pulled out a sleeping Serena and then locked her door. He carried her inside and then to the elevator that led to his floor. Once inside he gently craddled Serena against him, and revelled in the feel of her tiny body next to his. Once at his door he managed to unlock the door with Serena in his arms, and then walked inside with her. He placed her in his bed, and then went to his phone to call her parents. He left word with her father that Serena had fallen asleep and where they were at. He was amazed at how her father never complained. After he had changed into a pair of sweats he decided to go for a jog. He left Serena a note on his door and then took off. He ran from his hotel and through the park and around the old high school. He was on his way back when he came across a small shop near his hotel. He stopped by and walked in to look at all the trinkets and treasures in there. Darien walked around the store until he came across a necklace with a moon and rose charm on it. Darien instantly fell in love with it the moment he saw it and he had to have it for Serena. He paid the clerk and waited while they wrapped it up for him. Once he had the package he headed back to his hotel. Once there he arrived to find that Serena was still sleeping so he went into his bathroom and showered. Then he settled down and made him some coffee as he watied for her to awaken. Around midnight Darien was watching tv and dozing off when he heard Serena cry out in pain. He quickly ran to the bedroom and rushed in with out knocking and he found Serena balled up in the center of the bed crying. Darien rushed over to her, and embraced her. Serena was so shocked that at first she pushed him away until she realized what had happened and saw the hurt expression on Dariens face. She quickly flung her arms around him and cried into his shirt as he held her tightly. " Shhhh Serena it's ok I am here with you, what's wrong? " Serena continued crying until she finally calmed down enough to speak. She told Darien about her dream in which she awoke and found him gone, and she was all alone. Darien held her tightly and calmed her down. Once she was calm he told her to wait there as he went out into the other room to get her gift. Darien returned and gave her the present. Serena unwrapped it and opend the box, when she saw the necklace she cried. Darien didn't know what to say at first till Serena spoke. " Oh Darien this is so beautiful, thank you. " Serena then wrapped her arms around him and kissed him fully on the lips. Darien returned the kiss. Not wanting to push it any farther Darien broke off the kiss, and laid down beside Serena and held her tightly. They both fell to sleep in the comfort of the others arms, and the next morning they were waken up by the ringing of the phone.Darien jumped up and reached the phone as Serena struggled to wake up. Darien returned to the room a fw minutes later with the news that Raye had given birth to a little girl.
Darien and Serena met up with their friends, and Serena's family at the hospital where they congratulated Raye and Chad. Serena held the baby in her arms and felt like her life was missing something. Darien stood back with Chad watching her hold the tiny little baby that Raye and Chad had named Alexis. Darien admired the way Serena looked with a baby, and then it hit him. He needed Serena in his life for all time. The group sat around rejoicing with one another until they were asked to leave to give Raye time to rest. Darien and Serena left the hospital together, and Serena dropped Darien off at his hotel. They said their goodbyes and decided to do something later on. Serena drove home and was on cloud nine, but the minute she walked in the house she was hit with news that would put a damper on hers and Dariens plans. When Serena had walked in she heard the phone ringing, she dashed to the phone to answer it and was met with the famillar voice of her boss on the other end. Serena was informed that she was needed back in the office for a meeting with a colleague. Serena was so upset, she quickly hung up and tried to call Darien, but he was out on a jog. Serena tried to call all of her friends, but no one was available. She waited for her parents to arrive back at home, but they never showed so she left them a note and called a taxi to pick her up to take her to a rental car place. Serena drove back to Seattle with a heavy heart and hoped that she could reach Darien when she got back to her home. Serena boarded the plane with a heavy heart.
Serena arrived back in New york 8 long hours later and was exhausted, but as soon as she got to her home she called the hotel Darien was at, and he was still out. Serena then called her parents to let them know what had happened. She promised them that as soon as she had things worked out she would return. Her mother told her that she would let Darien know when he called. Unknown to Serena and her mother Darien had called before hand and talked to her father. Darien was shocked to learn that Serena had just up and left so quickly and her father didn't even know where she had gone to at the time, so all he could tell Darien was that he bags were gone and so was she. Darien quickly got himself a car and headed back to Seattle to leave. Darien was heartbroken. He was certain that Serena wanted nothing more to do with him, so he boarded a plane home, and tried to get on with his life without Serena. Very unlikely.
~~ Well, here we are again
I guess it must be fate
We've tried it on our own
But deep inside we've known
We'd be back to set things straight
I still remember when
Your kiss was so brand new
Every memory repeats
Every step I take retreats
Every journey always brings me back to you
After All the stops and starts
We keep coming back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
After All that we've been through
It all comes down to me and you
I guess it's meant to be
Forever you and me, After All ~~
6 Months later.......... 2 days before christmas eve
Serena was running around Manhatten trying to get some last minuted shopping done, for she was suppose to catch a plane home for the holidays. She finally got everything done and headed for home with all her packages. Once she arrived she ran and got her bags and other gifts as she headed out the door to wait for her taxi. Serena was getting really tired of living in Manhatten and wanted nothing more than to move back to Washington and working in Seattle that way she would be closer to her family. She arrived at the airport and checked in all her bags, when she finally decided to take a breather and rest since she had arrived at the airport an hour and a half early. She found herself a seat and sat down not even noticing that a young man had his laptop balanced on his arm rest. Serena accidently nudged it when she sat down and it fell almost crashing to the floor. Lucky for Serena the man had great reflexes and was able to catch it. Serena looked up and gave a sheepish grin, but felt really bad when the man scorned her with his eyes. She quickly got up and found herself another seat and sat down and closed her eyes to relax a little before her flight was called..
On the other side of the airport Darien was rushing to reach his gate, he was running so late. It seemed that here lately he was late to everywhere he had to go. He finally found his flight and checked in his bags, and then tried to find a seat. He walked into the waiting area and was amazed at the amount of people that were waiting to fly to Seattle. He wandered over to an empty seat and plopped down. He pulled out his laptop and emailed his mother to let her know that he was on his way home for the holidays so she would not worry. Darien's parents had moved back to Parker Heights, back in September and they wanted Darien to be home with them for Christmas. He really didn't want to go back there knowing that * she * would be there somewhere. He quickly pushed her out of his mind and focused on Ann, the young girl who had started working with Darien back in October. Sure she wasn't Serena, then again there would never be another Serena; but Darien knew that if he tried hard enough he could love Ann. Their relationship at this point was an occasional lunch break, and maybe a dinner and a movie. Sure she wasn't as vibrant as Serena, then again maybe she wouldn't run away from him. Darien was about to doze off when he heard his flight being called he got up and grabbed his bag and headed for the boarding area.
Serena heard her flight called and grabbed her things and headed to the loading area and waited. Once she was on board she found her seat and sat down and buckled herself in and fell fast asleep. Darien boarded and found his seat and sat down and buckled himself in and waited for the trip to begin. He had only planned on staying for Christmas eve and Christmas day, and then leave out the night after. Serena on the other hand had planned to ring on the New Year with her friends and family. She never really understood why Darien never contacted her, so she gave up on him. Even though it broke her heart cause somewhere deep down she had hoped that she would be ringing in the New Year with him by her side, maybe even with an engagement ring to accompany the coming of the New Year.
Serena and Darien sat on opposite sides of the aisle, unaware of the other one. Serena drifted off to sleep, and Darien drifted off in thought. The seat next to Serena was occupied by a burly looking man on his way to Chicago, and he tried to talk to Serena, but found his companion on the other side of the aisle more talkative. He coerced Darien into switching seats so he and the young brunette could get better aquainted. Darien was all to happy to help out, as long as he could get some rest from the two chatterboxes. Darien placed his stuff in the compartment above him and then settled in for a long flight. Darien had begun to drift off to sleep when he felt a small body lean against him, that was not really what got his attention though as hearing her say his name in her sleep.
Serena must have been dreaming for when she felt a slight nudge she jumped up and saw Darien sitting next to her. She quickly snaked her arms around his neck and kissed him deeply while moaning his name. Serena thought she was still dreaming and didn't realize how real it was until she opened her eyes fully and came face to face with the one and only Darien who was now flushed and very emabarrased. It wasn't everyday that he had a beautiful, petite blond throw herself in his arms and begin to kiss the life out of him. When Serena and Darien regained their composure they noticed who the other one was. Serena blushed a deep crimson and Darien put on a ice cold stare. Serena actually felt her blood turn cold from the intensity of his stare. She tried to talk to him, but he just ignored her. Finally unable to handle it anymore Serena stood up and moved to another vacant seat, where she could cry in peace. Darien felt awful for making her cry but he felt she deserved it for just walking out on him the way she did. Serena sat there crying for what seemed hours when she felt a strong hand on her shoulders. She looked up and were met with Dariens ice cold blue eyes. " Serena we need to talk NOW ! " Serena shook her head in agreement and accompanied him back to the seats where they proceeded to sit in silence. Finally Serena broke the silence and spoke. " Why didn't you ever call me? " Darien looked at her like she had grown another head, and proceeded to go on with his explanation. " You are the one who left me and never told me you were leaving. " Serena shook her head and cried softly. " I told my mom to tell you I had to go back on an emergency assignment for work. " Darien thought back to that day and remembered what her father had said. " Well didn't you tell your father? " Serena shook her head and looked up at Darien with tear stains on her face. " No he wasn't at home when I left, no one was, not even you. I tried to call you a few times. Finally I told my mom and she said that she waould let you know. Then when I talked to her later on she said that she had left word for you to call her and you never did. " Darien began to understand it all now. " Oh my god Serena this whole thing has been one big misunderstanding. I'm so sorry. " Darien reached out and pulled Serena to him and held her tightly as she cried in his shirt.
Darien and Serena talked over their trip, and then when they arrived in Seattle they rented a car together and drove to their home town. They talked about their lives and what they had planned for their future, Serena told Darien how she wanted to move to Seattle and begin her life closer to her friends and family. Darien agreed saying that she had a great idea. They arrived in Parker Heights and went their own ways and spent the holidays with family, friends and themselves. Serena and Darien had been through a lot to get where they were at, but they were finally happy with themselves and each other. When their holidays were over they went back to New York, and waited to see what would happen next.
1 yr later.....
Serena and Darien drove up from their home in Seattle to Parker Heights. They had the best present for their families. They were going to have a baby in June of the next year. It had been one year since that fatefull trip back home, and they couldn't be happier. They had gone back to New York to see what would happen, but they could only come up with one plan. So they were married in on June 24, 2000. Their friends and families were so happy, Seiya was happy to see that he was right about Darien and Serena, as was Raye and the rest of the group. Once Darien and Serena had gotten married they moved to Seattle, and in December; 1 week before Christmas found out that Serena was 2 months pregnant. Serena and Darien rejoiced in their love for each other, and the fact that they were going to be having a baby. All in all they were happy that fate had brought them together in that alley so many years ago, and turned a tragedy into a fairy tale. It seemed like they had been through so much and it always came down to just them two.
~~ When love is truly right
(This time it's truly right)
It lives from year to year
It changes as it goes
Oh, and on the way it grows
But it never disappears
After All the stops and starts
We keep coming back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
After All that we've been through
It all comes down to me and you
I guess it's meant to be
Forever you and me, After All
Always just beyond my touch
You know I needed you so much
After All, what else is livin' for?
After All the stops and starts
We keep coming back to these two hearts
Two angels who've been rescued from the fall
After All that we've been through
It all comes down to me and you
I guess it's meant to be
Forever you and me, After All ~~
*~*~*~*~*~ The End~*~*~*~*~*
Well when I started out this story it was just a story, I was almost done when I realized that it was more of a song fic than anything I love this song. It's by Peter Cetera and Cher and its called After All. Now I do not own this song nor do I own any of the characters in the story. So I hope you all enjoyed. I will get some more chapters out on my other mulit parters....... I will also be writing a fan fic about Serena...Darien...and Seiya O_o Yes I am busy....Well take care and email me .
Serena_Schields@excite.com or
sailormoon006@excite.com
