Good-bye
Author: Wow!! I still can't believe the number of reviews I'm getting!! Thanx to everyone!! A special thank-you to Nick for that Email. I'm gonna finish writing this. I have to admit part of the reason I'm making this many chapters is to bug the person who sent me that one horrible flame. So THERE!!! Sorry that 3rd one was so short!! This will be longer….
Disclaimer: Nothing is Mine. Not even Sailor Moon *sniff* Sarah is her own person. So don't sue!
**********Last Time**********
The room fell silent as a picture formed on the screen…
It was a very pretty girl of about 15 years old. She had blonde hair done up in a weird style that resembled meatballs with streamers. Her eyes were a deep, pure blue that reflected innocence, love, compassion, and a hidden wisdom beyond her years. Serena flashed the camera her trademark smile; the one that made its recipients feel as though they had been kissed by a moonbeam.
"Hey, guys," Serena smiled. "Since your watching this, something icky must have happened to me. I hope everyone else is okay! Are you? Good. Well, I suppose you're all wondering why I made this tape. Well, we had a huge battle yesterday, and I started thinking 'What if we hadn't made it?' I decided to make this tape for all of you. Something to remember me by and so you'll realize just how much I love all of you!" Though Serena was smiling, a tear rolled down her cheek.
"Don't worry, Serena, we know," whispered Trista. The others continued to stare at the screen before them.
"There's another reason for this video," confessed Serena. "This is also like a will. The Sailors will need a new leader. Mina, since you were the leader back during the Silver Millennium, I want you to take over. After all, it is your rightful position. And yes, Sammy can have my room." At this, everyone had to smile. "And somewhere in the top drawer of my desk is a list of all my stuff and who it goes to. I actually spent quite a bit of time on that list. Had to make sure I didn't miss anything or leave anyone out, right? Hmm, I guess that wasn't very meatball-headed of me."
By this point, there wasn't a dry eye in the room. There were tissues scattered all over the floor. No one could really believe that Serena of all people had thought of this, but the proof was right in front of them.
"By the way, I have a couple requests for my funeral. I'm just hoping you haven't held it yet. I don't want some big hero funeral. No one else has to know who I was. Or else it just wouldn't seem… real. And you all know I'm a fan of music. If it's all right, I'd like Michelle to play one of her pieces. I always thought you were an amazing violist! Mina, Raye, I want you two to sing. If it's all right with you, could you sing the songs Angel and I Will Remember You by Sarah McLachlan? I love those songs and they seem perfect for this sort of thing. Since you aren't really familiar with those songs, I'll play them for you to listen to." Serena stood and turned on her CD player. She played with the controls for a moment and the first sad notes of Angel began to play. The sorrowful voice filled the room.
Spend all your time waiting
for that second chance
for a break that would make it okay
there's always one reason
to feel not good enough
and it's hard at the end of the day
I need some distraction
oh beautiful release
memory seeps from my veins
let me be empty
and weightless and maybe
I'll find some peace tonight
in the arms of an angel
fly away from here
from this dark cold hotel room
and the endlessness that you fear
you are pulled from the wreckage
of your silent reverie
you're in the arms of the angel
may you find some comfort there
and everywhere you turn
there's vultures and thieves at your back
and the storm keeps on twisting
you keep on building the lie
that you make up for all that you lack
it don't make no difference
escaping one last time
it's easier to believe in this sweet madness oh
in the arms of an angel
fly away from here
from this dark cold hotel room
and the endlessness that you fear
you are pulled from the wreckage
of your silent reverie
you're in the arms of the angel
may you find some comfort there
you're in the arms of the angel
may you find some comfort here…
"
I will remember you
Will you remember me?
Don't let your life pass you by
Weep not for the memories
Remember the good times that we had?
I let them slip away from us
when things got bad
How clearly I first saw you smilin' in the sun
Wanna feel your warmth upon me,
I wanna be the one
I will remember you
Will you remember me?
Don't let your life pass you by
Weep not for the memories
I'm so tired
but I can't sleep
Standin' on the edge
of something much too deep
It's funny how we feel so much
but we cannot say a word
We are screaming inside,
but we can't be heard
But I will remember you
Will you remember me?
Don't let your life pass you by
Weep not for the memories
I'm so afraid to love you,
but more afraid to loose
Clinging to a past
that doesn't let me choose
Once there was a darkness,
deep and endless night
You gave me everything you had,
oh you gave me light
And I will remember you
Will you remember me?
Don't let your life pass you by
Weep not for the memories
And I will remember you
Will you remember me?
Don't let your life pass you by
Weep not for the memories
Weep not for the memories…
"Yeah, I know these are all sad songs, but I still love them. And I love all of you. Never forget that! Do you understand? Remember, but don't let me drag you down. Whatever happened to me wasn't your fault and I'm sure you did all you could. These things just… happen. I want all of you to go out there and live your dreams! Amy, I know you'll make it into the best schools and become a world famous doctor. Lita will open the best restaurant in all of Japan. Raye will run a popular temple, Mina will sing and model, Amara will become the worlds best racecar driver, and Michelle will as famous a musician as Mozart. Trista, I may not know your dreams, but do me a favor and turn them into reality! Mom, Dad, I want you guys to be happy. You are such wonderful parents! You deserve whatever fortune comes your way. Sammy. Go out there and do your best. Make us proud. I hope you find friends who are as incredible as mine."
Now everyone was just plain sobbing. The tears were running freely, yet their owners barely even spared the energy to wipe them away.
"And Darien. Don't spend your life missing me. I am official ordering you to go out and meet a gorgeous girl, fall head-over-heels in love with her, marry, and have many kids. Remember, that's an order! You can't spend your life mourning. Move on, please." Now the Serena on tape was also crying. She gave a sheepish smile and brushed at her tears. "Just be happy, okay guys? Don't forget me, but don't forget to smile either. I'm gonna watch over all of you. Though you won't see me, I'll be there. Consider me a Guardian Angel. Angel Serena. It has a nice ring to it. Just remember, everyone, I'll love you forever and a day!" Serena smiled once more, then leaned over to turn off the camera…
Raye hugged Serena's family as they left the temple. "Feel free to stop by whenever you want," she declared. After being assured that they would take her up on her offer, she let go of the hug. As they started down the steps, Sammy glanced back at the temple. For a moment he could have sworn he saw a silvery figure standing beside that tree…
Author: Well, I guess that's it. Kinda long chapter, huh? Hope you enjoyed this story as much as I did. Let me know if you think I should continue writing fan fics. I have an idea for a Digimon fic… I still love reviews!! Those things have sent me on a total power trip. My brother now runs from the room when I enter. Having a blast! Well, I have stories to read and write. L8R!!!