Standing Alone Episode 4 By: chibi-chan^_~*b Standing Alone

Disclaimer: 1. Don't own 'em 2. Don't ask 3. Don't sue

Author's Notes: Ok I have a headache right now and I've been getting them frequently so dad decided to take my laptop away. (*rolls eyes and mutters* Evil
parents...) The parent block is on right now and it cuts off my internet connection. (I'm told that the parent block is the result of me pulling all nighters on the
computer.) Unfortunately all my old files are on my laptop so most of this is coming from memory. (Please don't scream in horror I know my memory sucks but the
screamin' ain't helpin' the headache.) Um a couple things...
1. I tallied the poll results and I know who Serena's gonna be with, but right now I'm doing something to keep everybody happy. I will not post results until the end
of the fic }: )
2. *smiles nervously* Ok, I drew a pic of a scene in this story. If anyone would like me to post it tell me and I'll put it in as my bio picture.
3. This is kinda before Endless Waltz and the Gundams aren't going to be sent into the sun.
4. Please note Galaxia and Chaos are two different beings... very different.
5. Ok, I don't know how this format gets so screwed up when I post this but it does. (Thanks for pointing this out! ^^V) When I type I save my work as an html file
and it looks fine, the format is normal. But then I post it on ff.net, and I go to check it out... let's just say that this is one of the things contributing to my headache. If
anyone can tell me how to fix this I'll be your slave forever! (Err... maybe not forever but long enough!) Um... I'll shut up now so you don't end up with a headache
too. *bows head and fades into the background*

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Chapter Four: Old Memories, New Enemies
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"Luna?" Serena asked in fear and awe. She stared at the glistening crescent moon before slowly reaching out to touch it. As soon as her finger tips came in contact
with the birthmark she was encased in a pillar of pink light. Out of instinct she closed her eyes and curled up into a fetal position.

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Serena looked around at her new surroundings. They seemed all too familiar and yet so new to her. When she felt her hand get heavier she turned her sights off of
her surroundings and to the dull locket in her hand. She opened the locket and looked at the empty hole in the center. While tracing the hole's edges with her finger,
the feeling of deja vu swept over her. She remembered the battles, the death and rebirth, the eternal lingo of life with out death she was damned to because of the
small stone. The small jewel had helped wreck her life more than once. The enemy always wanted the crystal... and yet it had saved her and others so many times.
She wasn't sure that she wanted it back or was glad it was gone.

A small gust of warm wind sent her attention upward. Looking up she found her self staring into a pair of crystal blue eyes a shade darker than her own. The familiar
stranger reached a slender hand out and touched Serena's forehead. There was a small flash as a golden crescent moon appeared on Serena's forehead. Serena
looked up. "Luna?" she asked as a tear escaped her.

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"Serena!" Hilde gasped at her new found friend, hoping she was ok. Quatre surveyed the scene quietly taking special notice to the way Luna acted. After all it was
after Serena touched Luna that all this happened.

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'I hope this doesn't open old wounds...' Luna thought almost pleading. She didn't want to cause any more pain than the suffering girl already had.

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"Yes Serena, it's Luna."
"But you're human," Serena said puzzled.
"I suppose this is the form your mind remembered me best as."
"Remembered you best as? Why am I here?"
"So I can give you some of your memories back. Do you remember the Silver Millennium?" Serena shook her head slowly. "I will give your memories of the Silver
Millennium and half of your memories in your second life. I am forbidden to show the future and will be crossing lines if I show too much. You have to remember the
rest on your own." Serena nodded even though she wasn't sure she wanted these memories back. Luna reached out and touched Serena's crescent moon. Both
women closed their eyes and cleared their minds. Luna slowly pulled her hand away and both opened their eyes.
"Luna... I still don't remember any thing."
"You will as soon as we leave here." Serena nodded as they both turned and walked away from each other.

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The light faded fast as Serena started to fall. She felt dazed and confused as she tried to catch herself. Quatre, reacting by instinct, caught her before she hit the
ground. She blinked a few times before smiling and whispering her thanks. Quatre blushed and turned to look at Hilde who was now helping Serena sit down. "Do
you have any place I could lie down?" Serena asked quietly looking up at Quatre. Quatre, still flushed, nodded and took Serena's hand to lead her down the stairs
and to the guest room. Serena looked back every once in a while to make sure Hilde was following. Serena made it down the stairs, but when she started to walk
down the hall way memories flooded her mind. She stopped dead in her tracks as she sunk to the floor holding her head.

*Flashback*

"Mother I don't want to marry him! I like him, but this is moving all to fast!" Princess Serenity exclaimed. Queen Serenity shook her head in sorrow.
"The marriage is set. This is for the Silver alliance. I'm so sorry, Bunny. I hope over time you will learn to love..."

*Flash*

"May I have this dance?" Serenity looked up to see who was asking her. It was Prince Endymion.
"It would be my pleasure," she said with false happiness. A waltz was playing as the two stepped on to the dance floor. Each step was fluid and graceful.
Princess Serenity paid no heed to the dance. Her thoughts were of her duty to marry and unite the Earth with the Moon.

*Flash*

"The dark forces on the Earth are preparing to attack my queen!" the royal guard exclaimed. Queen Serenity nodded and headed to where the engaged
couple were dancing. She laid her hand on Endymion's shoulder and gave him a look that told all. Endymion nodded and kissed the queen's daughter. The
princess allowed the kiss but did not respond. Her eyes filled with tears as she watched him walk away. She started to run blindly. The queen followed.
Queen Serenity opened the door to her daughter's room. Her ears filled with the sound of heart break... or so she thought. "It's all right he won't leave
you," the queen said rocking the child in her arms.
"Mama..." the princess sobbed. "I'm not sad he's leaving. In fact I might even be glad, but... the end of our world is coming. You know that though..." she
said staring into her mother's eyes. "You've known... since the beginning haven't you?" The queen nodded sadly.

*End Flashback*

Serena sat back with her legs tucked underneath her. She choked back sobs as she asked, "Couldn't you have timed this better Luna?" The small cat meowed her
apologies and licked the salty tear that had escaped her mistress's eye. Quatre knelt next to Serena and asked her if she was all right. In response Serena flung
herself into Quatre's arms and cried as hard as she could on his shoulder. Quatre looked down at her questioningly, then to Hilde. Hilde shook her head to show she
was just as puzzled as he was. Quatre sat there cradling Serena for ten minutes until she fell asleep. Hilde smiled at Quatre who was bright red. She helped him stand
up and carry Serena to a guest room.

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Luna stayed on Serena's dresser until she woke up half an hour later. "Are you ok?" she asked pouncing on Serena's stomach.
"Yeah. Bad memories, that's all."
"That much I guessed."
"Don't be such a pain in the butt."
"I could tell you the same!"
"Hey, I'm the one recovering long lost memories here!"
"That doesn't give you an excuse to slack off!"
"Sure did when we were fighting Beryl." Luna glared playfully at Serena.
"Remind me not to give you any breaks any time soon." Serena pouted.

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"How could they get so close to base with out being detected?" Duo shouted in anger and frustration.
"Shut up Maxwell!" Wufei barked.
"Just don't let the dolls closer to the base," Heero said in his monotone voice. Trowa remained silent even though he was almost out of ammunition. 'This isn't right. Normal dolls couldn't penetrate our defenses so easily!' Duo thought. The words 'normal dolls' echoed through his head continuously. He frowned slightly and flipped the com-link on. He saw a swirl of black smoke before the link went dead. 'Same thing as those other ones...' Duo took his scythe and spinning around he sliced through five dolls at the same time.
"Maxwell I'm glad you're having fun dancing, but would you cover your own back! At this rate you'll be dead before we make it to base!" Wufei barked at him again destroying three dolls who were ganging up on his blind side. Duo shook his head as though trying to clear it of the thoughts of the black smoke. "Gee Wu-man I didn't know you cared!" he said trying to ignore the creepy events.

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"I don't think we can stand another battle like that," Duo said thinking back at how bad his battered Deathscythe Hell looked.
"I agree."
"AAAAHHHH! Wu-man agrees with me! Help! The world is coming to an end!"
"Shut up before I have to hit you Maxwell." Wufei said sternly.
"Those weren't normal dolls." Duo's head snapped up as he heard this from Trowa.
"Did any one else open a com-link with the mobile dolls?" he asked slightly nervous.
Serena walked into the kitchen and headed straight to the fridge. "Hey Serena!" Serena stopped dead and spun on her heal.
"Duo! You know better than to interrupt me when I'm headed for the fridge!" Serena said scowling.
"Yeah, yeah. How come you did come say hi when we got home?"
"I was sleeping," she replied munching on a sandwich.
"Sleeping? You never sleep during the day!" Duo said shocked.
"Shows how little you know about me!" she said sending a glare in Quatre's direction telling him to keep quiet.
"Hey Serena! You're up!" Hilde said bouncing into the kitchen. Serena glared at Hilde in hopes it would keep her quiet. Hilde held her hands up in mock defeat and backed away slowly. "Hey I didn't say nothin'! Although I'd like to ask you a few questions. I mean I did help Quatre ya know!"
"Hilde..." Serena said warningly.
"Come on! Please!"
"Hilde..."
"Helped Quatre what?"
"Pretty please!"
"Hilde..."
"Hilde what are you talking about? Why was Serena asleep?"
"Pretty please with sugar on top!"
"HILDE!!!" Serena and Duo shouted at the same time. All three looked at each other and burst into laughter.
"Maxwell would you continue what you were saying!" Wufei said annoyed. Duo asked his question again while Serena rummaged through the fridge for something to drink. "Well when I opened a com-link I saw a whisp of black smoke before the link was broken by the other end." The sound of shattering glass caused Hilde to jump and Heero to bring his hand to his gun. Serena whispered her apologies as she stooped down and picked up the shattered glass. As soon as the glass was picked up Serena strided out of the room. Hilde, Duo, Quatre, and Trowa followed her while Heero frowned and Wufei shook his muttering something along the lines of 'clumsy woman'.

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Serena dashed down the hall to where Luna was in her guest room. She opened the door then slammed and locked it behind her wanting her privacy. "Luna!" she hissed quietly.
"What is it?" the cat asked sauntering into the bathroom were Serena was sitting on the counter.
"Why didn't you tell me Chaos survived?" Luna gasped.
"Chaos survived?!"
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Aw aren't these cliffhangers the most evillest things? Personally I love
'em, but I can tell a lot of you don't! Oh well! *runs down to back hall
way and pulls out a can of Ginger Ale* YAHOO!!! Mint gum and
Ginger Ale! I'm gonna be bouncing off the walls pretty soon!
BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Um I'm gonna start a new DBZ/SM fic.
Look for it if you'd like! ^_^
Ja ne ~~ chibi-chan