Mommy Dearest
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I just stood there. For the longest time, trying to understand what had just taken place. What the heck had just happened? I stood there, collecting my thoughts. How could she? How dare her! How could Serena do this? I tried to shrug it off. Usually, I would just tell myself that 'she will have to get over it.' I don't think she would 'just get over it' this time. I sighed. I felt someone's hand on my shoulder. I turned and saw Darien's saddened expression. It went through me like a knife through butter.
Darien, the poor guy. He also sighed. He looked as if his world was ending. Maybe it was. I could see him fighting back tears. I had to admit, I was doing the same. He had to be asking himself the same thing I was asking myself. So many questions. I guess Serena was the only one who held the answers. It didn't take much to see how torn Darien was. Serena had run away from him. Away from us. And she didn't even turn back. How could she do it? We were her family. How could she? I silently told myself that maybe Serena was just heartless.
The silence was killing me. Darien and I just stood there in the park for a very long time. I wanted to speak, but couldn't. Darien wanted to speak, but wouldn't. It went on like that for about fifteen more minutes. It was excruciating. It was Darien who finally broke the silence.
"Hey kiddo, how about that ice cream I promised ya?" The poor guy asked pathetically.
"No thanks, I think I'll pass." I said with a voice that was barely above a whisper. (Author's Note: All that trouble for some damn ice cream, and now she doesn't even want it? What a brat!)
"You sure?" asked Darien.
"Yeah, I think I'm gonna head back home." I said with a fake smile.
"Alright then, I'll drive you home." Said Darien with his fake smile.
"That's okay. I can manage by myself." I said.
Darien wasn't sure he liked the idea of his future daughter walking home by herself. But he needed time to think. He was about to protest when I shot him a look. I could take care of myself. Darien stopped. Serena always gave him those looks too. He smiled.
"You be careful." Darien said as he waved goodbye.
"You know I will." I smirked. He got in his car and drove off. I began walking home.
I began to think about all of those things that Serena had said to me. I wanted to cry. I wasn't bad. Why would she say those terrible things? She had treated me like I was a youma. She always gave them those terrible lectures. Now she was giving them to me. Why? I was nothing but good to her, right? I began to walk faster. I just wanted to be home.
I began to wonder. Would Serena run straight home? She had never run away before. I mean, she had, but she usually ran to Raye's temple and then come home. But Raye's temple was in the opposite direction of where she was running. I sighed. Then, my belly growled. I smirked.
"Serena's bound to go home. She never misses a meal." I told myself. I finally reached the driveway. I smiled. It felt so good to be home.
I ran into the house and kicked off my shoes. I ran upstairs to the bathroom and washed my hands for dinner. I looked in the mirror. I was so cute! (Author's Note: Isn't she modest?) How could people ever say that Serena and I looked alike? I wrinkled my nose and headed straight downstairs for dinner.
"Serena!" I shouted as I headed into the kitchen. Everyone looked at me like I was nuts.
"Rini, why are you yelling for Serena? Isn't she with Darien?" asked Aunt Ilene. (Or is it Irene? Oh well, I guess I'll call her Ilene for now.) I saw Uncle Kenji cringe.
"I don't see why my little girl has to go out with him." Kenji said with a huff.
"Dear, Serena doesn't have to go out with Darien. She wants to," Ilene scolded gently, "Besides, Serena isn't a little girl anymore."
"Humph." Kenji grunted.
I sat down for dinner, hoping that everyone had forgotten about Serena. It was strange. I thought for sure that Serena had come home. It wasn't like her to miss a meal. She wouldn't eat at Raye's when she knew that Aunt Ilene was fixing her favorite food. No matter how angry or depressed she was. I was beginning to worry. That's when I caught Sammy staring at me. No, he wasn't staring, he was glaring. Darn him and his skeptical ways! I gave him the evil eye and continued eating. I caught Sammy sticking his tongue out at me and then turned to the empty chair next to him. That was where Serena always sat. I wondered what was up with Sammy. I didn't really want to find out.
I went into the living room and sat down on the sofa. That when I saw Luna. She gave me a very quizzical look. I swear, I don't know why Luna and Sammy hate each other so much. They are so much alike. I tried to avoid her. Luna could always tell when something was up. I knew she was about to demand to know what was going on when Sammy stepped in the room. Luna held her ground.
"Where's my sister?" he simply asked.
"On a date." I said quickly.
"You play the part of Pinocchio well." Sammy said with a smirk. I thought I heard Luna smirk too, under her breath.
"I am not lying!" I sneered.
"I know you better than that, Rini. What happened to my sister?" Sammy demanded.
"I already told you, she's with Darien." I said angrily.
"Rini, you are a liar! I know something has happened to Serena. And I know it has something to do with you." Sammy said angrily as he pointed his long, slender finger at me.
I slapped his finger out of my face. "You don't know anything." I said with my famous know-it-all tone.
"You got into a fight and she left, right?" he asked. Damn, how'd he know that?
"No." I lied.
"I know you went to trail Serena and Darien. You always do. I'll bet you got into a fight. That's why you were yelling for her before dinner, right?" Sammy asked grimly.
I didn't answer.
"I take it your silence means that I guessed right." Said Sammy. "You'd better hope that Serena comes home soon. You know mom and dad will worry. When they start asking questions, you know I'll tell them." Then, Sammy went to his room.
I glanced over at Luna. She shook her head at me.
"It wasn't my fought." I said briskly.
"Child, it never is." Luna said emotionlessly.
She ran upstairs to Serena's room. I followed her. I heard her speaking through a communicator.
"Raye, is Serena there with you?" she asked worriedly.
"No, isn't Serena with Darien?" I heard Raye with an equal amount of worry in her voice.
"No, I believe she is wandering around town all by herself." Said Luna. "I'll try the others."
"Everyone but Amy is here." Raye exclaimed.
"I'll contact her, then." Said Luna. Then she pushed another button.
"Amy, is Serena with you?" Luna asked with even more concern.
"No, why?" asked Amy.
"Serena has run away." Luna explained.
"Oh my god!" Amy shrieked.
"Amy, calm down. No cause for alarm. Just contact me if she comes to you." Said Luna.
"I will." Said Amy. And then Luna turned off the communicator.
Luna turned and glared at me. "I hope Serena's okay." Luna said sadly. "Right now, she's vulnerable in the eyes of the enemy."
I shuddered. Surely Sailor Moon could defend herself. Couldn't she? My guilt began to triple.
I wondered if Darien had found Serena. I knew that's where he took off to. He went to find her. I was hoping he did. But I felt it in my bones, that he wasn't having much luck. I sighed and looked out the window. The sky was so dark. It was going to storm.
Hey peeps! I know, I know. It's been a long time since I last worked on Mommy Dearest. I've been so busy. And fanfiction.net's been down for so long. I've been working on other stories too. You Rini-haters out there would really enjoy my other fic: The Fate That Never Ends. Rini actually dies. Several times, actually. Well, chapter 3 will probably be up tomorrow, so keep reading! And thanks to everyone who reviewed my story and gave me tips. They really helped! ^_^ R&R!
