Chapter 12-Serena Calls Home
It was
getting close to 10AM, when Serena woke up. She read the note that Heero left
her. She could now walk on her own, carrying light items such as a bowl of
cereal for breakfast. After her breakfast, Quatre escorted her to the garage,
only to find Heero gone. "He said he would be here." she said
concerned. "It's OK. He probably just went out for a test ride." said
a confident Quatre "How about a game of Sailor V? Heero showed me how to make
it into a two player game.". "Good idea, Quatre." she said.
Heero
returned at around 10:30AM. When he got back, he thought ,"Wow. I need a
shower." Heero goes back upstairs to one of the bathrooms for a quick
shower.
"Hi Serena, how are you? Sorry about not being here
when you woke up." he said. "I'm fine, thank you." she replied.
"How about a swim?" he prompted. "You and I really think
alike." she responded. Heero, respecting her privacy, changed in the
bathroom nearly while Serena changed into her new bikini in her room.
"Wow. You look amazing." he said, blushing "Hey Quatre, come
join us. I bet Duo, Trowa and Wufei would like to also.".
"Sure." Quatre retorted. Duo, Trowa and Wufei appear. Quatre asks
them if they want to go for a swim. They agree that it's a great idea. Heero,
Serena and the others all go down to the pool, while Noin and Zechs monitor
Darien's condition.
Serena
thinks Heero looks very nice, while Duo, Trowa, Quatre and Wufei look good, but
not as good as Heero. Heero ends up having to reteach Serena how to swim. He is
a very patient instructor. He'll need patience when he gives her the rebuilt
Wing Gundam Zero. She is a very graceful swimmer. Duo brought a tennis ball to
throw around. "Hey Heero. CATCH." he shouts. Heero catches it and
throws it to Serena in one motion. They arrange themselves in a circle. She
catches it and gently tosses it to Trowa. Trowa throws it to Quatre. He beams
it to Wufei, who does the same motion to Heero. This goes on for a good 10
minutes, when Duo gets out to get the ball that Heero brought with him. A game
of aquatic volleyball ensues. Teams include Heero, Serena and Duo, while Wufei,
Trowa and Quatre play against them. Trowa, Quatre and Wufei win the first game.
About halfway through the second game, Duo is caught off guard when Trowa serves
the ball. It hits Duo in the head. "Watch it, Trowa. That hurt." Duo
says annoyed. "Oops. Sorry Duo." Trowa returns. Everyone laughs at
Duo. While Serena is still laughing, Duo sneaks up behind her and dunks her.
When she comes back up, her top floats away and sinks to the bottom. He bursts
out in laughter. She covers herself up and turns around while Heero swims to
where he saw it last. At the deep end, he finds her top. He dives to the
bottom, stays underwater for about 15 seconds and surfaces with it in his left
hand. "Here it is." he says. He puts it back on her. She is still
blushing a little from what just happened. Knowing that Duo didn't mean any
harm, she laughs at herself. They resume the game, chuckling every now and then
because of Duo's humorous trick. Heero, Serena and Duo end up winning the
second game.
They stay
in the pool until about 2PM, when Duo says ,"I'm getting hungry. How about
some lunch?". "Yeah. I'm famished." says Wufei. They go back
inside to change into some dry clothes. Serena finds that her top is stuck. She
asks Heero for help. He says ,"No problem.". He gently undoes the
clasp and slides the soaked bikini top off her. "I think you can get the
rest." he says. She thanks him and removes the rest easier. He goes to the
nearby bathroom with a green tanktop and jean shorts. She chooses to wear the
pink blouse and blue skirt that Heero bought her yesterday..
For
lunch, Heero and Serena go on his motorcycle to a fast food restaurant called
Wendy's. They order chicken nuggets and a large Coke for everyone. During the
way back, Serena mentions Raye and the others. "I bet they are worried
about you. Your family if probably worried about you too." Heero says.
"When we get back, let's give them a call." she returns. "That's
fine." he says, smiling. They raced back to find that Duo and the others
waiting patiently. "We're back." Heero announces. "Thanks for
going, Heero." says Trowa "I guess we can call it even.".
Heero and
Serena finish their lunch first and go call Serena's parents. The conversation
goes like this:
Serena:
Mom? This is Serena. I'm sorry that I didn't come home a few days ago.
Mrs.
Tsukino: Thanks for finally calling. Your father is furious.
Serena: I
thought so.
(Mrs. Tsukino tells her husband that Serena is on the
phone)
Mrs.
Tsukino: Your father wants to speak to you.
Serena:
Okay
Mr.
Tsukino: (yelling) Serena, where have you been the last three days?
Heero
whispers to Serena: Tell him that you took the wrong bus
Serena:
(crying) I'm in Kyoto. I took the wrong bus.
Mr.
Tsukino: Did you say Kyoto!? Where in Kyoto?
Serena:
I'm at the Winner Estate. A friend of Mr. Winner found me crying and offered to
help
Mr.
Tsukino: Well, The Winner family has a good reputation. I would like to speak
with Mr. Winner
Heero
whispers to Serena: Tell him that Mr. Winner is busy dealing with the colonies.
Serena:
Mr. Winner is busy dealing with the colonies.
Mr.
Tsukino: Well, I would like to speak with the person who found you.
Serena:
(sobbing) Okay
Serena
hands the phone to Heero. "It's my father." she says crying
Heero:
Hello?
Mr.
Tsukino: Who are you?
Heero: My
name is Heero Yuy. And you?
Mr.
Tsukino: I am Serena's father, Ken Tsukino.
Heero:
Well, Mr. Tsukino. Someone later identified as Darien Shields tried to rape
your daughter.
Mr.
Tsukino: What?
Heero:
It's a good thing I was there on business with my friend Duo Maxwell. Otherwise, Serena
could have been killed by him. But I noticed what was happening and knocked him out. He is now
detained here. Other than a few cuts
and scrapes that I have treated, Serena is fine.
Mr.
Tsukino: That's a good thing. I'm sorry that I yelled at you and Serena.
Heero: It
is only natural for you to do so. To prevent such a thing from happening if
this Darien escaped, I have gone with your daughter everywhere to insure her
safety.
Mr.
Tsukino: I appreciate your taking care of her. Please excuse me. I need to
inform the family.
Heero:
All right, sir. Good-bye
Mr.
Tsukino: Bye.
"Thanks
for your help, Heero. I couldn't have told him what really happened."
Serena said thankfully. "No problem. You're my friend." Heero
replied, sighing that it was over. "Now, we have to inform my
friends" she said "But why did you tell my dad that Darien tried to
rape me?". "He only wanted your body during the Silver Millennium.
That's why he agreed to be Beryl's spy." Heero shot back firmly "I
doubt that has changed.".
What
about contacting your friends?" Heero asked. "They are all over the
world." she said. Heero got an idea. "Amy is usually close to a
computer, right?" asked Heero. Serena agrees. "Then let's send her an
e-mail. Amy is bound to notify Raye, Lita and Mina." says Heero. The e-mail
sent to Amy Mizuno, using a new e-mail account set up by Heero, read:
Amy,
I
finally got an e-mail address. It is Tsukino_Serena@hotmail.com
I know that you are busy studying medicine, but this is an
Inner Scout emergency. I need you to come to the Winner Estate in Kyoto, Japan
ASAP. Bring Raye, Lita and Mina with you. Bring extra clothes, a bathing suit
and a nice dress.
Serena
"Amy checks her e-mail twice a day, so she's bound to get it today." says a relaxed Serena "When someone gives her a message like this, she is always prompt with action. They will be here in four days.". "That's good." says Heero."Let's go tell Quatre and the others.".