Chapter Two
The next few days flew by in a haze of activity. Elizabeth had a doctor's appointment that Friday so they left the house at about 11. I knew that she had an appointment that day but I didn't know what time, and I had to pick that day to sleep in, with nothing to wake me up. I rolled over and had to push tangled hair out of my eyes before I could see the clock, noticing that it said 10:59 a.m. I grunted and wished that I could remember the dream that I was having, then began wondering what had woke me up, seeing no one or thing about I got sluggishly out of bed and made my way to my private bathroom, stumbling a few times as I was still trying to wake up. I reached the shower and turned on the hot water letting it run a few moments before stepping in. I don't know how long I stayed in there but I knew when the water got cold. I don't think I have ever moved so fast in my life. That was when I heard the doorbell from downstairs. "Perfect. That is just what I need."
I hastily threw on a short khaki skirt and a baby blue top and practically ran down the stairs, I didn't even have time to dry my hair, so it was beginning to fall in soft waves almost to the bottom of my skirt. I slowed down as I neared the door and walked a little more gracefully since I was awake, not to mention hungry. I opened the door to hear "mmy.we can get ice cream after this?"
"Yes, little one, we will get ice cream after mommy sees Elizabeth." It was then that the lady noticed that the door was opened and stood up. She had long black hair that hung down to the middle of her back, and was accented with red highlights; her eyes were a violet hue and sparkled when she looked at the little girl that was no inching behind her. I had a feeling of de ja vu, but I couldn't place it.
"Hello, is Elizabeth home?" she asked politely her hand going to the little girls side.
"Hi, no she isn't she had a doctor's appointment this morning. Was she expecting you?"
"A doctor's appointment? Is everything OK?"
"Yes everything is fine, just a routine appointment, that's all. Would you like to come in?" //"This isn't your house, what are you doing inviting a stranger in?"// I mentally berated myself.
"No that's ok, she really wasn't expecting me, but if you could tell her that Ray came by? She'll know who I am, thanks."
"Sure no problem." I responded as I flashed a smile at the little girl, which in turn caused her to giggle. Her giggling brought a smile to Ray's face. We said a quick farewell and she picked up the little girl and walked back to a waiting black firebird. I noticed the car then and the man that was sitting in it. I couldn't tell much about him, but I knew I knew him as well. I closed the door. "Welcome home Ray. Things have changed haven't they? Will they be for the better?" I asked the wind. At that time I asked this I didn't know the meaning or why I asked.
I had time to pull my hair up into a lose ponytail and grab a bit to eat before Elizabeth got back. She walked quickly into the kitchen as I was finishing my sandwich and almost pulled me out of the back door. "Good appointment?" I asked swallowing my sandwich.
"Yes, the baby is just fine and everything is perfect." As she told me about the checkup a smile crept onto her face, I was happy to see my sister so happy. I don't remember the last time that I saw her so, well besides the day that I arrived from Oregon. "I have something to show you." She led the way through a simple garden that led to another house, this one was not as big as the other but was still really nice, I noticed that we approached it from the back.
"Wow." Was all I could manage as she stopped.
"You like it?"
"Like it no I love it. What is it used for?"
"Well mom's great uncle or something left it to us like that. Do you want it?"
"Oh wow. Want it? No I'm not here enough. You keep it I'm sure you can find something to do with it."
"Ok, I guess I can find something to do with it." By this time we had begun walking back to the house.
"Oh before I forget, a woman named Ray came by to see you while you were gone. She just said to tell you that she came by."
I could have sworn that my sister blanched a little at this but I wasn't sure, and if she did she recovered really quickly. "And I missed her!" she said a little upset.
The day that Elizabeth missed Ray flew by for me. I can't recall all else that happened that day, I remember going shopping with Elizabeth for some things for the baby's room. I never knew how picky my sister could be. Everything had to be just the right shade of pink or blue or purple or yellow. Or it had to be made a certain way or look a certain way. I don't know what possessed me to go with her. I think in all we made to a record of five stores. Yes ladies and gentlemen FIVE stores. Of course that was from about one o'clock to whenever the stores closed. Elizabeth had so much energy that day, I wonder if she had that much through her whole pregnancy.
When we finally got back to the house we both crashed, I don't know when Elizabeth got up the next morning but I do know that she wasn't home when I got up. "What is wrong with me?" I asked of no one when I was finally awake enough to talk. "I'm sleeping later and later since I have been here." I got up, jumped in the shower and stayed longer than I intended to, and dressed in a soft pink sundress. I let my hair dry by itself to day instead of taking the time to dry it. And walked down stairs. The house was empty, surprise surprise. I found a note lying on the table that read:
Sere, Eric and I have gone to have lunch with Ray {the woman from yesterday} and should be back before four. See ya then. Want to go shopping afterwards? If so be ready when I get back. Elizabeth
No, I didn't want to go shopping with her again today. Two days in a row what do you think I am? Stupid? So I decided to go take a better look at that house. I found the key to it on a hook by the door and headed towards it. I had a little trouble getting the lock to unlock being as it was starting to get rusted. As the door was pushed open a cool gush of musty air hit me full in the face and I almost started coughing. I let me eyes adjust to the light as I closed the door behind me. It took a few moments before I was able to see well enough to walk around.
I had entered through the kitchen and looked slowly around. It was just as I remembered it. Neat, well if you could call it neat with all the dust that was around. But other than that it was the same, I felt like a little girl again walking around the kitchen in places you could still see the blue wall paper. I slowly made my way out of the kitchen and dinning room and into the living room and den. In those two rooms the furniture still sat cover now in white sheets, it reminded me a house that you see in the movies with ghost and everything. The couch and everything was still where they where the last time that I was here, how long had that been? Fifteen years? More or less? I don't remember.
The days of my child hood came flooding back to me as I made my way up stairs. We had spent so much time here it had become home. When I came to the top of the stairs I didn't know which room to go to first. I wasn't ready to see mine, so I decided to go to what used to be my parents room. It was the same, I felt like crying, it had been so long since I has been so long since I have seen them. I held my tears inside, refusing to cry for any reason. The bed that my mother slept on was still sitting in the middle of the room, the beautiful cherry wood desk facing the window, the dresser next to the door that lead to the walk in closet that had once held her clothes, and then the chest- of-drawers on the opposite wall. The huge Oriental rug could still be seen on the hard wood floor. I can't remember the design that it held. But I do know that it was beautifully done.
Next I went to Elizabeth's old room, it was across the hall from my mothers and not exactly as I remembered it, not counting the dust. It was obvious that someone had been here recently because the dust in places where nearly nonexistent. I could only guess what they were looking for. Her bed was still in the far corner of the room sitting at an angle. The chest that used to sit at the foot of her bed was no longer there. On the wall to the left of the door was the dresser and then on the opposite wall sat the chest-of-drawers. The mirror on the dresser had a crack running through it. It was depressing seeing her room like this. When we were both younger it had been bright and cheery. The walls were painted a pale yellow and had a sunflower border around it. In the corner next to the window used to sit a straight back chair with a music stand, that was where she would practice her music either voice or flute. I can remember the sound of it playing late at night after I had come back home from.somewhere I didn't want to be but had to be. And from somewhere I couldn't remember.
My room. That was the only other room on the floor. The one I dreaded the most. With my hand on the doorknob I took a deep breath and opened the door. It turned with out effort. I remember my eyes being close as the door swung open, and they remained for a few moments before I had the courage to open them. When I opened them the memories came rushing back to me. I was barely able to make it to the bed before I broke down crying. Crying for the friends that I had lost but hadn't. Tears for the love that I would never know in this life, for my preset destiny, tears of the past and the present and the future all came together as one.
I remember Elizabeth coming to my room the night it all happened, I had barely made it in the window before I had collapsed. I was drained, physically, emotionally, spiritually, you name it and that was what I was. I wanted to sleep for along time, but I didn't have the strength to let my eyes fall shut, it amazed me that I made it into my room and all the way back home.
I knew Ray then, I knew why I had said what I said to the wind. I could also guess as to who the man in the car was, but I wasn't totally sure. I knew then why we had never stayed in touch, although it was for a different reason. I don't know how long I sat there crying. But I must have fallen asleep sometime during the crying spell, because I dreamed of everything that had happened.
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The Dream-
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As I slept off the effects of my returned memories I dreamt of many things, most of those I wish that I had not remembered, but with those bad ones I regained the knowledge of who my true friends and loyal friends where. I also regained the knowledge of whom I was supposed to be with for all of eternity. First of my dreams where of a long time ago another life, but those where fuzzy and I am not able to recall all of the details. Just a beautiful palace sitting on a pale plane, surrounded by gardens that held many different types of flowers. And a blue and green orb floating above it all. The ones that stick out in my memory are the ones before everything changed, before a wish of a person came true. I dreamt of the night that I returned home drained of everything that it is possible to be drained of or by. I practically fell through my window not caring if I was heard or not. The sound of a flute was heard in the background and stopped soon after I feel to the floor. It was a few moments before Elizabeth came into me room, and not a moment more before she was crying.
"Sere, what-?" Was all that she managed before crying even harder.
"I'll explain in the morning." **How do I explain that I am who I am? How do I explain what happened this night?**
All she could do was nod; I knew that this was going to be hard. I had almost lost my friends and my love this night, I had lost my guardian who was like a mother to me and I wasn't sure how the other guardian fared, the last I knew he wasn't so good. Elizabeth helped me get to bed, when I would have stayed on the floor.
The battle would be one to end all battles. It was ten when I received the call I snuck out of the house and was on my way. Flat Rock, was it just me or did they always pick a park to attack at, the good thing was that we only had three in the city. I was there in less than five minutes; both sides stood eyeing the other, neither willing to make the first move, as if both were reluctant to fight this one. Soon the fireworks began to fly and the noise level rose more than three knots. They laid dead or dying around me, only one other stood by my side, Saturn she was about dead on her feet, but was doing everything in her power to protect me. I saw the ones that were still alive trying to stand, trying to protect me. Saturn fell before my eyes and it seemed that the life of the others were drained out of them as she fell. I wasn't crying I had no tears left. I only knew of one thing to do. I stepped forward as the other sides remaining member did, I saw out of the corner of my eyes a flash of black on the left and a flash of white on my right, I knew than that I stood alone. My words were soft and forceful as I spoke to the one that had caused me so much grief and sorrow. There was shock in the other's eyes as light began to glow, a different color coming from each of the scouts, slowly forming into orbs that then began to condense into one that shown brighter than the sun at midday and was more blinding than looking directly into the sun at it's height.
Then dream ended as suddenly as it had begun and I woke up shaking and dripping in sweat.
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After the Dream-
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I was shaking when I woke up, and was startled at first to see where I was, but then I settled down. **How long have I been asleep? ** From what I could tell it had been while and I knew that Elizabeth had to be worrying. Glancing at my watch and out the window I knew it was late and I had better be going back to her house. I ran lightly and quickly down the stairs. I stopped long enough to shut and lock the door before I was running back to Elizabeth's house; I was running like I was a little girl again late for dinner and afraid of the consequences. I made it back to the house in what had to be record time.
The door opened as I reached for the doorknob and there was a very, well mad is not a strong enough word and neither is angry I'm not really sure what she was.
"Where have you been? You scared the h*** out of me."
"I know I lost track of time. But I've been at the other house; I decided to take a look around. Well I walked into my room and I don't remember what happened after wards, but I fell asleep and when I woke up I ran all the way back. I need to start running again, that tired me out a lot." By this time my breathing was back to normal and I could actual say a whole sentence before pausing for breath. I didn't mention that I remembered what happened the night that she found out about me. I didn't know if she remembered or not. I didn't want her too, not with her being pregnant.
"OK, ok, but next time do you think that you could leave a note or something? I was about to call the police."
"Ok, I'll leave a note. Will you let me in now? I'm starving."
"Oops, I forgot that you were still out there" she said as she stepped to the side of the door so that I could get in.
"Thanks." I said shutting the door and ushering her into the den so that she could sit down. "Now what is for dinner? Or should I go get something?"
"We are meeting some of my.umm.friends for dinner so go get ready." **How long do I have to lie to all of you? Don't you know that I hate this? **
"WHAT?!"
"You heard me. GO!"
"Yes momma." I yelled sarcastically back down the stairs as I rushed head long into my room and to the shower. Once I the shower I realized that I didn't know what time we were going to be meeting them. I had no choice but to hurry. That night I broke a record for the time it took me to get ready. All in all it took about an hour, which is really quick when it comes to me.
We went dinner at a local bar-b-que restaurant. That was one thing that didn't change. I was actually on time, even early. We were waiting outside when Ray and her husband came walking up with their little girl. They were dressed nice but casual.
"Ray I would like you to met my sister, Serena. Serena this is Ray, Jeremy and Missy."
"Hello, nice to met you." I said holding my hand out to each of the adults in return and then leaned down to say hello to the little girl. She smiled brightly then tugged on her mother's pants.
"Mommy, she looks like the lady from the stories that you tell me." I couldn't help but smile at this. And I noticed that Ray blushed.
"She does doesn't she, munchkin?" Jeremy asked picking her up. The little girl nodded and buried her head in her father's shoulder. A few minutes later a group of people walked up talking. There were chorused hellos form them, before Elizabeth was able to say anything. "Hi everyone. This is my sister Serena." She said as I was introduced to each one of them. "Ami and Zander, Mina and Michael, and Lita and Nick. And this is Darien" She said pointing each out in turn; I know she thought it was for my benefit.
I smiled and greeted them politely, **This is really weird, not having the others here, it's not right. **
The evening passed quietly besides the normal conversations and catching up on what was happening with the others, I talked very little during dinner. I didn't feel right there with them; well actually it was the fact that they didn't remember anything. I wouldn't change it at that time, they had found happiness and I was very glad for them, they had found something that I wouldn't have in this life.
Dinner passed quietly the only thing that really happened was when Missy spilled her lemonade on the table and started crying. I don't think that I have every seen Ray as gentle as she was with that little girl. To think the fiery spirited girl that I used to know had turned into a sweet woman when it came to the little girl. As we said goodbye to each other Elizabeth brought up the subject of the high school reunion. They all said that they were going and said that they thought I looked a little familiar, well they all said that except one, I think that she knew more than she let on. And agreed that we would all go together to the reunion. Lita shot me a look as she walked away that plainly said you are not getting out of this so don't try. I only stared as we climbed into my car; I had finally agreed to let Elizabeth drive my baby and drove off. I didn't realize when the reunion was until we were about half way home.
"Oh my god!"
"What?" Elizabeth asked worried, maybe even a little scared.
"I just remembered when the reunion is." At this she started laughing and had o pull over until she calmed down, it took her forever. The whole time I just looked at her like she was crazy. We made it home safe and sound, not incidents or accidents. Thankfully.
The weekend flew by as even though I did nothing. I spent most of the time at the other house cleaning it up. I don't know why but I did it anyway. I started at the top and worked my way down that way I wouldn't have to take the trash and stuff out through the clean part of the house. I also spent more time running; it helped to get my mind off of the fast approaching reunion. I was dreading it so much, I don't know why. It's not like anything would happen I had to keep telling my self. Everything would be fine.
The next few days flew by in a haze of activity. Elizabeth had a doctor's appointment that Friday so they left the house at about 11. I knew that she had an appointment that day but I didn't know what time, and I had to pick that day to sleep in, with nothing to wake me up. I rolled over and had to push tangled hair out of my eyes before I could see the clock, noticing that it said 10:59 a.m. I grunted and wished that I could remember the dream that I was having, then began wondering what had woke me up, seeing no one or thing about I got sluggishly out of bed and made my way to my private bathroom, stumbling a few times as I was still trying to wake up. I reached the shower and turned on the hot water letting it run a few moments before stepping in. I don't know how long I stayed in there but I knew when the water got cold. I don't think I have ever moved so fast in my life. That was when I heard the doorbell from downstairs. "Perfect. That is just what I need."
I hastily threw on a short khaki skirt and a baby blue top and practically ran down the stairs, I didn't even have time to dry my hair, so it was beginning to fall in soft waves almost to the bottom of my skirt. I slowed down as I neared the door and walked a little more gracefully since I was awake, not to mention hungry. I opened the door to hear "mmy.we can get ice cream after this?"
"Yes, little one, we will get ice cream after mommy sees Elizabeth." It was then that the lady noticed that the door was opened and stood up. She had long black hair that hung down to the middle of her back, and was accented with red highlights; her eyes were a violet hue and sparkled when she looked at the little girl that was no inching behind her. I had a feeling of de ja vu, but I couldn't place it.
"Hello, is Elizabeth home?" she asked politely her hand going to the little girls side.
"Hi, no she isn't she had a doctor's appointment this morning. Was she expecting you?"
"A doctor's appointment? Is everything OK?"
"Yes everything is fine, just a routine appointment, that's all. Would you like to come in?" //"This isn't your house, what are you doing inviting a stranger in?"// I mentally berated myself.
"No that's ok, she really wasn't expecting me, but if you could tell her that Ray came by? She'll know who I am, thanks."
"Sure no problem." I responded as I flashed a smile at the little girl, which in turn caused her to giggle. Her giggling brought a smile to Ray's face. We said a quick farewell and she picked up the little girl and walked back to a waiting black firebird. I noticed the car then and the man that was sitting in it. I couldn't tell much about him, but I knew I knew him as well. I closed the door. "Welcome home Ray. Things have changed haven't they? Will they be for the better?" I asked the wind. At that time I asked this I didn't know the meaning or why I asked.
I had time to pull my hair up into a lose ponytail and grab a bit to eat before Elizabeth got back. She walked quickly into the kitchen as I was finishing my sandwich and almost pulled me out of the back door. "Good appointment?" I asked swallowing my sandwich.
"Yes, the baby is just fine and everything is perfect." As she told me about the checkup a smile crept onto her face, I was happy to see my sister so happy. I don't remember the last time that I saw her so, well besides the day that I arrived from Oregon. "I have something to show you." She led the way through a simple garden that led to another house, this one was not as big as the other but was still really nice, I noticed that we approached it from the back.
"Wow." Was all I could manage as she stopped.
"You like it?"
"Like it no I love it. What is it used for?"
"Well mom's great uncle or something left it to us like that. Do you want it?"
"Oh wow. Want it? No I'm not here enough. You keep it I'm sure you can find something to do with it."
"Ok, I guess I can find something to do with it." By this time we had begun walking back to the house.
"Oh before I forget, a woman named Ray came by to see you while you were gone. She just said to tell you that she came by."
I could have sworn that my sister blanched a little at this but I wasn't sure, and if she did she recovered really quickly. "And I missed her!" she said a little upset.
The day that Elizabeth missed Ray flew by for me. I can't recall all else that happened that day, I remember going shopping with Elizabeth for some things for the baby's room. I never knew how picky my sister could be. Everything had to be just the right shade of pink or blue or purple or yellow. Or it had to be made a certain way or look a certain way. I don't know what possessed me to go with her. I think in all we made to a record of five stores. Yes ladies and gentlemen FIVE stores. Of course that was from about one o'clock to whenever the stores closed. Elizabeth had so much energy that day, I wonder if she had that much through her whole pregnancy.
When we finally got back to the house we both crashed, I don't know when Elizabeth got up the next morning but I do know that she wasn't home when I got up. "What is wrong with me?" I asked of no one when I was finally awake enough to talk. "I'm sleeping later and later since I have been here." I got up, jumped in the shower and stayed longer than I intended to, and dressed in a soft pink sundress. I let my hair dry by itself to day instead of taking the time to dry it. And walked down stairs. The house was empty, surprise surprise. I found a note lying on the table that read:
Sere, Eric and I have gone to have lunch with Ray {the woman from yesterday} and should be back before four. See ya then. Want to go shopping afterwards? If so be ready when I get back. Elizabeth
No, I didn't want to go shopping with her again today. Two days in a row what do you think I am? Stupid? So I decided to go take a better look at that house. I found the key to it on a hook by the door and headed towards it. I had a little trouble getting the lock to unlock being as it was starting to get rusted. As the door was pushed open a cool gush of musty air hit me full in the face and I almost started coughing. I let me eyes adjust to the light as I closed the door behind me. It took a few moments before I was able to see well enough to walk around.
I had entered through the kitchen and looked slowly around. It was just as I remembered it. Neat, well if you could call it neat with all the dust that was around. But other than that it was the same, I felt like a little girl again walking around the kitchen in places you could still see the blue wall paper. I slowly made my way out of the kitchen and dinning room and into the living room and den. In those two rooms the furniture still sat cover now in white sheets, it reminded me a house that you see in the movies with ghost and everything. The couch and everything was still where they where the last time that I was here, how long had that been? Fifteen years? More or less? I don't remember.
The days of my child hood came flooding back to me as I made my way up stairs. We had spent so much time here it had become home. When I came to the top of the stairs I didn't know which room to go to first. I wasn't ready to see mine, so I decided to go to what used to be my parents room. It was the same, I felt like crying, it had been so long since I has been so long since I have seen them. I held my tears inside, refusing to cry for any reason. The bed that my mother slept on was still sitting in the middle of the room, the beautiful cherry wood desk facing the window, the dresser next to the door that lead to the walk in closet that had once held her clothes, and then the chest- of-drawers on the opposite wall. The huge Oriental rug could still be seen on the hard wood floor. I can't remember the design that it held. But I do know that it was beautifully done.
Next I went to Elizabeth's old room, it was across the hall from my mothers and not exactly as I remembered it, not counting the dust. It was obvious that someone had been here recently because the dust in places where nearly nonexistent. I could only guess what they were looking for. Her bed was still in the far corner of the room sitting at an angle. The chest that used to sit at the foot of her bed was no longer there. On the wall to the left of the door was the dresser and then on the opposite wall sat the chest-of-drawers. The mirror on the dresser had a crack running through it. It was depressing seeing her room like this. When we were both younger it had been bright and cheery. The walls were painted a pale yellow and had a sunflower border around it. In the corner next to the window used to sit a straight back chair with a music stand, that was where she would practice her music either voice or flute. I can remember the sound of it playing late at night after I had come back home from.somewhere I didn't want to be but had to be. And from somewhere I couldn't remember.
My room. That was the only other room on the floor. The one I dreaded the most. With my hand on the doorknob I took a deep breath and opened the door. It turned with out effort. I remember my eyes being close as the door swung open, and they remained for a few moments before I had the courage to open them. When I opened them the memories came rushing back to me. I was barely able to make it to the bed before I broke down crying. Crying for the friends that I had lost but hadn't. Tears for the love that I would never know in this life, for my preset destiny, tears of the past and the present and the future all came together as one.
I remember Elizabeth coming to my room the night it all happened, I had barely made it in the window before I had collapsed. I was drained, physically, emotionally, spiritually, you name it and that was what I was. I wanted to sleep for along time, but I didn't have the strength to let my eyes fall shut, it amazed me that I made it into my room and all the way back home.
I knew Ray then, I knew why I had said what I said to the wind. I could also guess as to who the man in the car was, but I wasn't totally sure. I knew then why we had never stayed in touch, although it was for a different reason. I don't know how long I sat there crying. But I must have fallen asleep sometime during the crying spell, because I dreamed of everything that had happened.
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The Dream-
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As I slept off the effects of my returned memories I dreamt of many things, most of those I wish that I had not remembered, but with those bad ones I regained the knowledge of who my true friends and loyal friends where. I also regained the knowledge of whom I was supposed to be with for all of eternity. First of my dreams where of a long time ago another life, but those where fuzzy and I am not able to recall all of the details. Just a beautiful palace sitting on a pale plane, surrounded by gardens that held many different types of flowers. And a blue and green orb floating above it all. The ones that stick out in my memory are the ones before everything changed, before a wish of a person came true. I dreamt of the night that I returned home drained of everything that it is possible to be drained of or by. I practically fell through my window not caring if I was heard or not. The sound of a flute was heard in the background and stopped soon after I feel to the floor. It was a few moments before Elizabeth came into me room, and not a moment more before she was crying.
"Sere, what-?" Was all that she managed before crying even harder.
"I'll explain in the morning." **How do I explain that I am who I am? How do I explain what happened this night?**
All she could do was nod; I knew that this was going to be hard. I had almost lost my friends and my love this night, I had lost my guardian who was like a mother to me and I wasn't sure how the other guardian fared, the last I knew he wasn't so good. Elizabeth helped me get to bed, when I would have stayed on the floor.
The battle would be one to end all battles. It was ten when I received the call I snuck out of the house and was on my way. Flat Rock, was it just me or did they always pick a park to attack at, the good thing was that we only had three in the city. I was there in less than five minutes; both sides stood eyeing the other, neither willing to make the first move, as if both were reluctant to fight this one. Soon the fireworks began to fly and the noise level rose more than three knots. They laid dead or dying around me, only one other stood by my side, Saturn she was about dead on her feet, but was doing everything in her power to protect me. I saw the ones that were still alive trying to stand, trying to protect me. Saturn fell before my eyes and it seemed that the life of the others were drained out of them as she fell. I wasn't crying I had no tears left. I only knew of one thing to do. I stepped forward as the other sides remaining member did, I saw out of the corner of my eyes a flash of black on the left and a flash of white on my right, I knew than that I stood alone. My words were soft and forceful as I spoke to the one that had caused me so much grief and sorrow. There was shock in the other's eyes as light began to glow, a different color coming from each of the scouts, slowly forming into orbs that then began to condense into one that shown brighter than the sun at midday and was more blinding than looking directly into the sun at it's height.
Then dream ended as suddenly as it had begun and I woke up shaking and dripping in sweat.
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After the Dream-
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I was shaking when I woke up, and was startled at first to see where I was, but then I settled down. **How long have I been asleep? ** From what I could tell it had been while and I knew that Elizabeth had to be worrying. Glancing at my watch and out the window I knew it was late and I had better be going back to her house. I ran lightly and quickly down the stairs. I stopped long enough to shut and lock the door before I was running back to Elizabeth's house; I was running like I was a little girl again late for dinner and afraid of the consequences. I made it back to the house in what had to be record time.
The door opened as I reached for the doorknob and there was a very, well mad is not a strong enough word and neither is angry I'm not really sure what she was.
"Where have you been? You scared the h*** out of me."
"I know I lost track of time. But I've been at the other house; I decided to take a look around. Well I walked into my room and I don't remember what happened after wards, but I fell asleep and when I woke up I ran all the way back. I need to start running again, that tired me out a lot." By this time my breathing was back to normal and I could actual say a whole sentence before pausing for breath. I didn't mention that I remembered what happened the night that she found out about me. I didn't know if she remembered or not. I didn't want her too, not with her being pregnant.
"OK, ok, but next time do you think that you could leave a note or something? I was about to call the police."
"Ok, I'll leave a note. Will you let me in now? I'm starving."
"Oops, I forgot that you were still out there" she said as she stepped to the side of the door so that I could get in.
"Thanks." I said shutting the door and ushering her into the den so that she could sit down. "Now what is for dinner? Or should I go get something?"
"We are meeting some of my.umm.friends for dinner so go get ready." **How long do I have to lie to all of you? Don't you know that I hate this? **
"WHAT?!"
"You heard me. GO!"
"Yes momma." I yelled sarcastically back down the stairs as I rushed head long into my room and to the shower. Once I the shower I realized that I didn't know what time we were going to be meeting them. I had no choice but to hurry. That night I broke a record for the time it took me to get ready. All in all it took about an hour, which is really quick when it comes to me.
We went dinner at a local bar-b-que restaurant. That was one thing that didn't change. I was actually on time, even early. We were waiting outside when Ray and her husband came walking up with their little girl. They were dressed nice but casual.
"Ray I would like you to met my sister, Serena. Serena this is Ray, Jeremy and Missy."
"Hello, nice to met you." I said holding my hand out to each of the adults in return and then leaned down to say hello to the little girl. She smiled brightly then tugged on her mother's pants.
"Mommy, she looks like the lady from the stories that you tell me." I couldn't help but smile at this. And I noticed that Ray blushed.
"She does doesn't she, munchkin?" Jeremy asked picking her up. The little girl nodded and buried her head in her father's shoulder. A few minutes later a group of people walked up talking. There were chorused hellos form them, before Elizabeth was able to say anything. "Hi everyone. This is my sister Serena." She said as I was introduced to each one of them. "Ami and Zander, Mina and Michael, and Lita and Nick. And this is Darien" She said pointing each out in turn; I know she thought it was for my benefit.
I smiled and greeted them politely, **This is really weird, not having the others here, it's not right. **
The evening passed quietly besides the normal conversations and catching up on what was happening with the others, I talked very little during dinner. I didn't feel right there with them; well actually it was the fact that they didn't remember anything. I wouldn't change it at that time, they had found happiness and I was very glad for them, they had found something that I wouldn't have in this life.
Dinner passed quietly the only thing that really happened was when Missy spilled her lemonade on the table and started crying. I don't think that I have every seen Ray as gentle as she was with that little girl. To think the fiery spirited girl that I used to know had turned into a sweet woman when it came to the little girl. As we said goodbye to each other Elizabeth brought up the subject of the high school reunion. They all said that they were going and said that they thought I looked a little familiar, well they all said that except one, I think that she knew more than she let on. And agreed that we would all go together to the reunion. Lita shot me a look as she walked away that plainly said you are not getting out of this so don't try. I only stared as we climbed into my car; I had finally agreed to let Elizabeth drive my baby and drove off. I didn't realize when the reunion was until we were about half way home.
"Oh my god!"
"What?" Elizabeth asked worried, maybe even a little scared.
"I just remembered when the reunion is." At this she started laughing and had o pull over until she calmed down, it took her forever. The whole time I just looked at her like she was crazy. We made it home safe and sound, not incidents or accidents. Thankfully.
The weekend flew by as even though I did nothing. I spent most of the time at the other house cleaning it up. I don't know why but I did it anyway. I started at the top and worked my way down that way I wouldn't have to take the trash and stuff out through the clean part of the house. I also spent more time running; it helped to get my mind off of the fast approaching reunion. I was dreading it so much, I don't know why. It's not like anything would happen I had to keep telling my self. Everything would be fine.