1 Watch Out Meatball Head
1.1 Chapter 10
(A.N. I'm backtracking here, so don't get confused. ! all I'm doing is telling you what happened before the 'Serena' scene in the arcade. In Darien's point of view, because I did kind of leave you hanging after what happened between Andrew and Darien ! plus what exactly 'WAS' going on between the scouts when Serena walked in and 'heard' what exactly it was that Raye felt towards her. *-* )
*************************************Darien*****************************
ok so I was pretty shocked by Andrew's outburst, all I knew was that he was usually pretty relaxed and a carefree guy, but now that I looked over everything that I had done since I came home from hospital, I did realize that for a best friend I had pretty much ignored and neglected the guy. So that's why I had decided to walk back to the 'crown arcade' to find Andrew and apologize, and also tell him something . . . . anything. As far as I knew there weren't many people who could help me recollect my memory and losing my best friend wasn't helping my situation. I was still deep in thought that I almost walked right past the arcade without noticing.
I walked into the arcade, I was so busy looking for Andrew that I almost didn't notice the whiz of blond hair rushing straight towards me.
"Watch out Meatball head !" my mouth automatically formed the words before I could even think what I was saying or to whom I was saying it to. My hands automatically locked themselves around the girls waist to keep the both of us from toppling over. She raised her head to meet my eyes. I instantly recognized the light blue pair of eyes.
"princess" I heard myself whisper.
*************************************Raye******************************
after I had talked to Amy, that morning I couldn't really say I felt much better. I knew that deep down – it would be more my fault than any others – the cause of Serena's accident. Well not exactly the accident but what lead to her getting hurt. Even though I'd never admit this to anyone of the girls I was secretly glad that Serena had lost her memory. Because I knew that if she knew she would blame me for everything, and she had every right to believe that I was to blame. I had managed to fall asleep after that but my dreamless sleep was interrupted by my communicator beeping. I instantly thought that we were having another attack. But it was only an over excited Mina. She was calling a non – sailor scout meeting at the arcade without Serena. I told her about me and Amy's idea but she rejected the thought immediately stating that she had a plan way more important. Then she continued blabbing about being the goddess of love. I wasn't really excited but then again Mina was excited for the both of us. And she didn't seem to notice my unusual quietness. When she stopped to take a deep breath I quickly agreed to meet her at the arcade but I made an excuse to clean the temple to get off the phone.
I was still thinking about Serena when I walked into the arcade an hour later to meet up with the rest of my friends. I was the last one seated – and Mina was looking like she was about to burst. But as soon as I sat down Mina got up.
"you guys said you had some scout business to discuss right ? well you start without me. I need to talk to Andrew about something." Before any of us could oblige she walked towards the far end of the counter.
I turned to face everyone. "what are we going to do?" I asked.
"what do you mean ?" Lita said looking a bit confused.
"well maybe you haven't thought of the future of the sailor scouts but I have ! and with Serena losing her memory maybe we should just forget about sailor moon. You know, she was going to drop out of saving the world in the first place ! it'll be less painful that way." I said. For some reason I felt angry. I didn't know why – maybe it was because of Serena, Maybe it was because I wasn't prepared to face the world without a sailor moon, or maybe It was simply because I was scared that telling her about being sailormoon might jolt her memory back and give her a reason to hate me. Hate me so much, that she'd stop being my friend.
When I looked to face my friends I was even more determined to go through with my plan. I hadn't really thought it through but the more I thought of it the better it sounded and the better I felt. Maybe I was truly being selfish but I was willing to do anything to save my friendship with Serena, anything.
Lita and Amy avoided my eyes, my eyes narrowed at them angrily. I was about to ask them if they had any better ideas when Mina showed up, flustered and happy. She stopped when she saw me starring angrily at Mina and Lita. And the unhappy faces of disagreement they wore.
"what happened ?" she asked. When we didn't answer she sighed melodramatically.
"I am supposed to be part of this conversation aren't I ?" she asked, annoyed.
Ignoring the questioning look, I barged straight into what we had been talking about. Explaining to her what we were going to do, was only what a true friend would do.
But before I could go on, Lita cut in. "But sailormoon is our leader, we cant go on without her. Not to mention that she's also our friend. I don't think ignoring her is going to help either of us" before I could answer, Amy came in, agreeing with Lita.
"Lita's right, we cant just push her away like that, and stop being her friends. I think we should tell her, and I mean tell her everything." That last word sent a shiver through my spine. I couldn't let that happen. It looked like Amy and Lita were wining, and I couldn't let Mina agree with them – then that would be like watching my life of support and happiness destroying around me and not being able to do anything to defend or protect myself.
"about the leader, we all agreed that we should select a new leader, because Serena wasn't exactly suited for the job." I said quickly steering the conversation to another area.
"well actually Raye, now after everything that has happened maybe keeping the chosen leader is a good idea. We were too quick and neglected all of Serena's good points." Mina said thoughtfully. I looked at each of them in the eye.
"how could you say that, you're letting a simple accident get in the way of our decision." I said through greeted teeth. Mina started twirling a blond strand of hair, looking preoccupied. Obviously she'd thought that the matter was closed.
"it wasn't a simple accident ! she almost died !" Lita said starting to get worked up.
"that's not what I meant," I said quickly.
"why don't we just tell Serena everything, and make her our leader again. That will solve all of our problems. Including her memory problem, and the missing sailor scout." Amy said.
"Are you crazy ? why should we even let Serena into our group ? she is such a ditz ! nothings going to change that ! I think we should leave her out completely ! she wont notice the difference, she's lost her memory anyway." By now I was so frustrated I was almost shouting. I hadn't realized I was standing until Amy tugged at my sleeve.
"don't be so harsh –." She froze. Her mouth formed an 'o' shape but no sound came out. I looked at her, trying to figure out what was going on. She was starring at something. Each of us slowly turned to look at what it was that she was looking at.
Serena. For a minute I was too shocked to reply. I starred at her face helplessly. A flow of emotion passed through her face in that minute, I have never seen so many emotions reflect on one face before. Hurt, confusion, sadness, helplessness, sorrow, anger etc. then finally her face went blank. She had heard everything.
She then turned and made a dash towards the arcade door.
*********************************Serena*********************************
"watch out meatball Head !" I starred at the midnight blue eyes that I knew so well, yet didn't recognize. Suddenly I had a flashback.
*FLASH BACK*
I was running then Suddenly I stopped, something wasn't right. I wiped my tears trying to clear my vision, I didn't even know I was crying, until I felt the warm liquid flow down my cheeks, unstoppable. I tried to see where I was but there was a light that just became brighter. Finally managing to see clearly what was going on, I gasped. I was standing in the middle of a road and a lorry was coming towards me, very fast. just then thunder struck. I stood paralyzed in fear like a deer in headlights unable to move. 'I'm going to die' I thought as I closed her eyes.
Then I heard that distant voice, in my ear. "watch out meatball head!"
End of *FLASH BACK*
I gasped as I felt my body go limp in the strangers arms. I could feel the tears flowing down my cheeks for real now. Silvery trails spilling down my neck. I gasped again, attempting to get a grip of myself. But I was too scared.
"Darien" I whispered urgently. I didn't know who's name that was.
"yes, I'm here" came the reply. Nor did I know who replied. I felt the arms around me tighten. Suddenly, I felt myself lifted up and placed onto something soft. I missed the warmth that I had been wrapped up in a moment ago. I opened my eyes.
I didn't see the midnight blue eyes anymore, they were replaced by a worried pair of green eyes. (A.N so sorry, but since I don't know the actual colour of Andrew's eyes, lets pretend there green !) I moaned softly, feeling dizzy. Somebody bought in a glass of water, and after I had had a sip of the cold water, I felt much better. I sat up uncertainly. Finally l looked around me. I was sitting up on a bunch of towels and sheets. I was in back room of the arcade, where all the tea towels, dish washer cloths, serviettes etc. were kept. The girls were huddled around me, behind Andrew, wearing the same worried expression. There was no sign of the stranger of midnight blue eyes, the same guy who saved my life.
"are you ok. ?" Amy asked. I nodded. I didn't feel like talking I felt too weak.
"I think she fainted, she needs rest, lots of it." Andrew said. I nodded gratefully at him. I got up unsteadily. "who was supposed to take you home ?" he asked as put out an arm for me to lean on. I thought for a minute, I was supposed to get a ride from one of the girls, but I didn't feel like talking to either of them. Raye's words still echoed in my mind. "Are you crazy ? why should we even let Serena into our group ? she is such a ditz ! nothings going to change that ! I think we should leave her out completely ! she wont notice the difference, she's lost her memory anyway." I winced as the truth hit me hard. Andrew mistook that as a sign of pain.
"I think someone should drive you home." He paused. "I wish I could but I cant, my cars in for repairs and I cant leave work without anyone here to supervise." He said regretfully. I was about to say I was perfectly fine and that I could walk home alone. When I voice interrupted me.
"I'll take her home." Everyone turned around. It was the stranger from the park, the one who saved my life the one who I didn't know the name of.
"Darien ? are you sure ? do you know where she lives ?" Amy asked. Before Darien could reply, Mina interrupted.
"ahh !! don't worry, Serena will be fine in his hands," she opened her bag and pulled out a gum wrapper and a pen. She quickly scribbled down something and handed it to Darien. "that's where she lives." With that with Dariens support I found myself being led to a red car. I got in and fastened my seatbelt. I lay my head back on the seat and before I knew it I fell asleep.
***************************************Mina****************************
*~*~* a half hour later still, at the arcade.
"so guys what do you think of my plan ?" I had gone into full description of my plan. But right now they weren't as excited as I was. Actually they looked weary.
"I don't know . . ." came Amy's uncertain reply. Lita shrugged, and Raye looked like she could've been miles away. I looked at them frowning.
"I already talked to Andrew about this ! and he agreed. So you guys just leave the rest to me and agree to everything I say, understood. ?" I whined.
"I don't think that this is actually such a good idea, I don't even think that Serena will talk to any of us ever again." Amy said.
"and its all my fault ! me and my big mouth." Came Raye's sharp reply. Amy tried to calm her down but Raye was too worked up.
"awww guys !! its Serena we are talking about ! she'll forgive anyone and everyone !" I said. "remember that time when you went out with Darien, Raye ? she forgave you for that ! remember that time when Amy was turned against us during a battle and Serena defended her, and Amy, you hurt Serena ? she forgave you for that. And Lita remember that time when you fell for Allan and it turned out that it was Serena he liked, and Serena refused to go out wit him 'cos he hurt you ? and you decided to spread stuff about Serena to make him forget her, and she forgave you." (A.N. ok ok so some of this aren't exactly true but for the sake of the story, please go with it !)
Lita looked at me sourly. "what's your point ?"
"my point is we're her best friends, we owe it to her." I replied. By the look on their face I knew they would give in.
"Yippeeeeeee !!" I cried out punching my fist in the air.
*******************************Serena***********************************
I felt something warm brush against my cheek. I opened one eye. I was startled to see the stranger with blue eyes. I wasn't in the car any more. He smiled at me.
"I didn't want to wake you up. I found you keys in your pocket so I carried you in." he replied simply. I sat up in my bed. I was in my bedroom. My eyes swept around my room, then landed on him.
"who are you ?" I asked.
"Darien." He replied. "you didn't faint did you ?" he asked. I looked at him, then shook my head slowly. He nodded. " I thought so. Flash back ?"
"yes." I said. I looked down at my hands. I didn't realize he had come over from near the window, where he was standing, until the tip of his fingers held my chin and lifted it up.
"are you ok ?" he asked. Not being able to say a word, I nodded, again.
"good." He said softly. He got up. "do you want me to stay with you ?" I looked at him surprised, I hadn't expected that. I didn't answer for about a minute, then shook my head.
"come over tomorrow please ?" I found myself saying.
He's glance remained on me. The n he nodded, came over me bent down and kissed me softly on my cheek. "see you tomorrow." He whispered.
I didn't reply, instead I watched him go. I could still feel the tingly sensation where he had kissed me.
*~*~*~*~* Yeay ! another chapter done ! well sorry if it's a bit confusing and slow. But I had to get everything straightened out. I didn't know this story wasn't going to be that long ! I got two other ideas for stories, but I'm wondering which to start writing first ! and if I start with them I might forget to finish this x_x well anyway do you guys have any idea what the plan is ? you better not !!! but I think its pretty obvious. Well Raye will be playing a BIG part in the next chapter. Sorry, this chapter was a bit late to come out.
p.s. if any one is interested, I'm writing another Serena / Darien story and I need a little help. Can you please mail me, I'll explain.
1.1 Chapter 10
(A.N. I'm backtracking here, so don't get confused. ! all I'm doing is telling you what happened before the 'Serena' scene in the arcade. In Darien's point of view, because I did kind of leave you hanging after what happened between Andrew and Darien ! plus what exactly 'WAS' going on between the scouts when Serena walked in and 'heard' what exactly it was that Raye felt towards her. *-* )
*************************************Darien*****************************
ok so I was pretty shocked by Andrew's outburst, all I knew was that he was usually pretty relaxed and a carefree guy, but now that I looked over everything that I had done since I came home from hospital, I did realize that for a best friend I had pretty much ignored and neglected the guy. So that's why I had decided to walk back to the 'crown arcade' to find Andrew and apologize, and also tell him something . . . . anything. As far as I knew there weren't many people who could help me recollect my memory and losing my best friend wasn't helping my situation. I was still deep in thought that I almost walked right past the arcade without noticing.
I walked into the arcade, I was so busy looking for Andrew that I almost didn't notice the whiz of blond hair rushing straight towards me.
"Watch out Meatball head !" my mouth automatically formed the words before I could even think what I was saying or to whom I was saying it to. My hands automatically locked themselves around the girls waist to keep the both of us from toppling over. She raised her head to meet my eyes. I instantly recognized the light blue pair of eyes.
"princess" I heard myself whisper.
*************************************Raye******************************
after I had talked to Amy, that morning I couldn't really say I felt much better. I knew that deep down – it would be more my fault than any others – the cause of Serena's accident. Well not exactly the accident but what lead to her getting hurt. Even though I'd never admit this to anyone of the girls I was secretly glad that Serena had lost her memory. Because I knew that if she knew she would blame me for everything, and she had every right to believe that I was to blame. I had managed to fall asleep after that but my dreamless sleep was interrupted by my communicator beeping. I instantly thought that we were having another attack. But it was only an over excited Mina. She was calling a non – sailor scout meeting at the arcade without Serena. I told her about me and Amy's idea but she rejected the thought immediately stating that she had a plan way more important. Then she continued blabbing about being the goddess of love. I wasn't really excited but then again Mina was excited for the both of us. And she didn't seem to notice my unusual quietness. When she stopped to take a deep breath I quickly agreed to meet her at the arcade but I made an excuse to clean the temple to get off the phone.
I was still thinking about Serena when I walked into the arcade an hour later to meet up with the rest of my friends. I was the last one seated – and Mina was looking like she was about to burst. But as soon as I sat down Mina got up.
"you guys said you had some scout business to discuss right ? well you start without me. I need to talk to Andrew about something." Before any of us could oblige she walked towards the far end of the counter.
I turned to face everyone. "what are we going to do?" I asked.
"what do you mean ?" Lita said looking a bit confused.
"well maybe you haven't thought of the future of the sailor scouts but I have ! and with Serena losing her memory maybe we should just forget about sailor moon. You know, she was going to drop out of saving the world in the first place ! it'll be less painful that way." I said. For some reason I felt angry. I didn't know why – maybe it was because of Serena, Maybe it was because I wasn't prepared to face the world without a sailor moon, or maybe It was simply because I was scared that telling her about being sailormoon might jolt her memory back and give her a reason to hate me. Hate me so much, that she'd stop being my friend.
When I looked to face my friends I was even more determined to go through with my plan. I hadn't really thought it through but the more I thought of it the better it sounded and the better I felt. Maybe I was truly being selfish but I was willing to do anything to save my friendship with Serena, anything.
Lita and Amy avoided my eyes, my eyes narrowed at them angrily. I was about to ask them if they had any better ideas when Mina showed up, flustered and happy. She stopped when she saw me starring angrily at Mina and Lita. And the unhappy faces of disagreement they wore.
"what happened ?" she asked. When we didn't answer she sighed melodramatically.
"I am supposed to be part of this conversation aren't I ?" she asked, annoyed.
Ignoring the questioning look, I barged straight into what we had been talking about. Explaining to her what we were going to do, was only what a true friend would do.
But before I could go on, Lita cut in. "But sailormoon is our leader, we cant go on without her. Not to mention that she's also our friend. I don't think ignoring her is going to help either of us" before I could answer, Amy came in, agreeing with Lita.
"Lita's right, we cant just push her away like that, and stop being her friends. I think we should tell her, and I mean tell her everything." That last word sent a shiver through my spine. I couldn't let that happen. It looked like Amy and Lita were wining, and I couldn't let Mina agree with them – then that would be like watching my life of support and happiness destroying around me and not being able to do anything to defend or protect myself.
"about the leader, we all agreed that we should select a new leader, because Serena wasn't exactly suited for the job." I said quickly steering the conversation to another area.
"well actually Raye, now after everything that has happened maybe keeping the chosen leader is a good idea. We were too quick and neglected all of Serena's good points." Mina said thoughtfully. I looked at each of them in the eye.
"how could you say that, you're letting a simple accident get in the way of our decision." I said through greeted teeth. Mina started twirling a blond strand of hair, looking preoccupied. Obviously she'd thought that the matter was closed.
"it wasn't a simple accident ! she almost died !" Lita said starting to get worked up.
"that's not what I meant," I said quickly.
"why don't we just tell Serena everything, and make her our leader again. That will solve all of our problems. Including her memory problem, and the missing sailor scout." Amy said.
"Are you crazy ? why should we even let Serena into our group ? she is such a ditz ! nothings going to change that ! I think we should leave her out completely ! she wont notice the difference, she's lost her memory anyway." By now I was so frustrated I was almost shouting. I hadn't realized I was standing until Amy tugged at my sleeve.
"don't be so harsh –." She froze. Her mouth formed an 'o' shape but no sound came out. I looked at her, trying to figure out what was going on. She was starring at something. Each of us slowly turned to look at what it was that she was looking at.
Serena. For a minute I was too shocked to reply. I starred at her face helplessly. A flow of emotion passed through her face in that minute, I have never seen so many emotions reflect on one face before. Hurt, confusion, sadness, helplessness, sorrow, anger etc. then finally her face went blank. She had heard everything.
She then turned and made a dash towards the arcade door.
*********************************Serena*********************************
"watch out meatball Head !" I starred at the midnight blue eyes that I knew so well, yet didn't recognize. Suddenly I had a flashback.
*FLASH BACK*
I was running then Suddenly I stopped, something wasn't right. I wiped my tears trying to clear my vision, I didn't even know I was crying, until I felt the warm liquid flow down my cheeks, unstoppable. I tried to see where I was but there was a light that just became brighter. Finally managing to see clearly what was going on, I gasped. I was standing in the middle of a road and a lorry was coming towards me, very fast. just then thunder struck. I stood paralyzed in fear like a deer in headlights unable to move. 'I'm going to die' I thought as I closed her eyes.
Then I heard that distant voice, in my ear. "watch out meatball head!"
End of *FLASH BACK*
I gasped as I felt my body go limp in the strangers arms. I could feel the tears flowing down my cheeks for real now. Silvery trails spilling down my neck. I gasped again, attempting to get a grip of myself. But I was too scared.
"Darien" I whispered urgently. I didn't know who's name that was.
"yes, I'm here" came the reply. Nor did I know who replied. I felt the arms around me tighten. Suddenly, I felt myself lifted up and placed onto something soft. I missed the warmth that I had been wrapped up in a moment ago. I opened my eyes.
I didn't see the midnight blue eyes anymore, they were replaced by a worried pair of green eyes. (A.N so sorry, but since I don't know the actual colour of Andrew's eyes, lets pretend there green !) I moaned softly, feeling dizzy. Somebody bought in a glass of water, and after I had had a sip of the cold water, I felt much better. I sat up uncertainly. Finally l looked around me. I was sitting up on a bunch of towels and sheets. I was in back room of the arcade, where all the tea towels, dish washer cloths, serviettes etc. were kept. The girls were huddled around me, behind Andrew, wearing the same worried expression. There was no sign of the stranger of midnight blue eyes, the same guy who saved my life.
"are you ok. ?" Amy asked. I nodded. I didn't feel like talking I felt too weak.
"I think she fainted, she needs rest, lots of it." Andrew said. I nodded gratefully at him. I got up unsteadily. "who was supposed to take you home ?" he asked as put out an arm for me to lean on. I thought for a minute, I was supposed to get a ride from one of the girls, but I didn't feel like talking to either of them. Raye's words still echoed in my mind. "Are you crazy ? why should we even let Serena into our group ? she is such a ditz ! nothings going to change that ! I think we should leave her out completely ! she wont notice the difference, she's lost her memory anyway." I winced as the truth hit me hard. Andrew mistook that as a sign of pain.
"I think someone should drive you home." He paused. "I wish I could but I cant, my cars in for repairs and I cant leave work without anyone here to supervise." He said regretfully. I was about to say I was perfectly fine and that I could walk home alone. When I voice interrupted me.
"I'll take her home." Everyone turned around. It was the stranger from the park, the one who saved my life the one who I didn't know the name of.
"Darien ? are you sure ? do you know where she lives ?" Amy asked. Before Darien could reply, Mina interrupted.
"ahh !! don't worry, Serena will be fine in his hands," she opened her bag and pulled out a gum wrapper and a pen. She quickly scribbled down something and handed it to Darien. "that's where she lives." With that with Dariens support I found myself being led to a red car. I got in and fastened my seatbelt. I lay my head back on the seat and before I knew it I fell asleep.
***************************************Mina****************************
*~*~* a half hour later still, at the arcade.
"so guys what do you think of my plan ?" I had gone into full description of my plan. But right now they weren't as excited as I was. Actually they looked weary.
"I don't know . . ." came Amy's uncertain reply. Lita shrugged, and Raye looked like she could've been miles away. I looked at them frowning.
"I already talked to Andrew about this ! and he agreed. So you guys just leave the rest to me and agree to everything I say, understood. ?" I whined.
"I don't think that this is actually such a good idea, I don't even think that Serena will talk to any of us ever again." Amy said.
"and its all my fault ! me and my big mouth." Came Raye's sharp reply. Amy tried to calm her down but Raye was too worked up.
"awww guys !! its Serena we are talking about ! she'll forgive anyone and everyone !" I said. "remember that time when you went out with Darien, Raye ? she forgave you for that ! remember that time when Amy was turned against us during a battle and Serena defended her, and Amy, you hurt Serena ? she forgave you for that. And Lita remember that time when you fell for Allan and it turned out that it was Serena he liked, and Serena refused to go out wit him 'cos he hurt you ? and you decided to spread stuff about Serena to make him forget her, and she forgave you." (A.N. ok ok so some of this aren't exactly true but for the sake of the story, please go with it !)
Lita looked at me sourly. "what's your point ?"
"my point is we're her best friends, we owe it to her." I replied. By the look on their face I knew they would give in.
"Yippeeeeeee !!" I cried out punching my fist in the air.
*******************************Serena***********************************
I felt something warm brush against my cheek. I opened one eye. I was startled to see the stranger with blue eyes. I wasn't in the car any more. He smiled at me.
"I didn't want to wake you up. I found you keys in your pocket so I carried you in." he replied simply. I sat up in my bed. I was in my bedroom. My eyes swept around my room, then landed on him.
"who are you ?" I asked.
"Darien." He replied. "you didn't faint did you ?" he asked. I looked at him, then shook my head slowly. He nodded. " I thought so. Flash back ?"
"yes." I said. I looked down at my hands. I didn't realize he had come over from near the window, where he was standing, until the tip of his fingers held my chin and lifted it up.
"are you ok ?" he asked. Not being able to say a word, I nodded, again.
"good." He said softly. He got up. "do you want me to stay with you ?" I looked at him surprised, I hadn't expected that. I didn't answer for about a minute, then shook my head.
"come over tomorrow please ?" I found myself saying.
He's glance remained on me. The n he nodded, came over me bent down and kissed me softly on my cheek. "see you tomorrow." He whispered.
I didn't reply, instead I watched him go. I could still feel the tingly sensation where he had kissed me.
*~*~*~*~* Yeay ! another chapter done ! well sorry if it's a bit confusing and slow. But I had to get everything straightened out. I didn't know this story wasn't going to be that long ! I got two other ideas for stories, but I'm wondering which to start writing first ! and if I start with them I might forget to finish this x_x well anyway do you guys have any idea what the plan is ? you better not !!! but I think its pretty obvious. Well Raye will be playing a BIG part in the next chapter. Sorry, this chapter was a bit late to come out.
p.s. if any one is interested, I'm writing another Serena / Darien story and I need a little help. Can you please mail me, I'll explain.
