Interlude (A Continuation)
Chapter 6
By A Shot of Amber
If you have not read the original Interlude by Sexylyon then I highly suggest you do or you won't understand this story. Anyway, please remember to read and review or send all comments, questions, suggestions, and flames to Saphrians_Water_Reflection@hotmail.com. Thank you!
Interlude (A Continuation) Chapter 6
I could swear that in the city a song played. I could almost hear it my ears.
" She's like the wind.through my trees."
" She rides the night, next to me."
Darien revved up the engine even faster zooming onward towards their destination. He knew exactly where he wanted to take her. It was coming in closer now, the lights shining over the water. The lights of the city reflected through on the bay.
Darien came to a stop on top of the hill and turned off the motorcycle. Serena carefully opened her eyes and looked around. Through the whole ride she had kept them tightly shut being to afraid to watch the sites go flying past her eyes. Now they had stopped and she was able to once again register sight. They had stopped on top of a hill over looking the bay and the city below. How fast had they gone to get here? Wasn't it just a minute ago that they were even climbing on his bike and now they had stopped.
" When I want to be alone I go here. Its peaceful to look down on the city and watch the sites go by." Darien pulled off his helmet and set it on the bike. Serena followed his example and did the same. She climbed down and walked up next to him taking his hand in her own.
" I've been coming up here a lot ever lately. Late at night mostly when no one is around."
" Why?" Serena asked quietly.
" Why what?" He replied looking down at her.
" Why do you come here?"
" It's quiet and peaceful, I can be alone and just think." Darien looked back over at the water and the skyline of the city.
" What do you think about?"
" Mostly school and life, but lately I've been think about you a lot." Serena smiled at this. " I used to come here all the time almost every night to clear my mind but lately since Sunday I haven't come up here at all. I had something that made me happy."
" Were you happy before me?"
Darien didn't answer but instead pulled her into his arms. He laid a gentle kiss on her head and sighed, his breath ruffling the blond hairs. " You don't know how much I love you."
" Your right, I don't know, but I know how much I love you," Serena replied squirming around in his arms so she could look up at him.
" More then life itself?" He whispered smiling down at her.
" More then life itself," she repeated firmly.
He smiled down at her and gently captured her lips in a kiss. They stood like this just exchanging kisses and smiling. Finally he let go of her from the circle of his arms and took her hand. They walked over the edge of the hill and sat down, moving closer she was curled up in his arms once again.
" I think its going to storm again," Serena whispered looking up at the clouds above them.
" If it does I'll take you back home, I know how much you hate storms."
" I wish I didn't have to go home," Serena hesitated looking for the words to describe her feelings. " I wish home was with you."
" So do I," Darien replied in a husky voice.
They were both silent for awhile. There was no need for words when he had her in his arms. Serena watched a boat pass by through the water below them. It was so peaceful up here, sitting in Darien's arms leaning against his chest. She was so comfortable that gradually she fell asleep, loosing herself in a blissfully sweet dream.
For a long time, he held her in his arms. She slept peacefully never waking when he lay down and brought her close to his chest. She just slept on. Darien looked up at the clouds, it was a minute away from raining, but he didn't care. He was happy with himself that he had brought her. She needed to see this place, he needed her to see him.
All to soon the clouds begin to bear down upon them threatening them with a promise of rain. Darien carefully shook Serena awake and took her back to the bike. She was clumsy with sleep as she pulled on the helmet making Darien laugh as she muttered something about wanting her bed. They rode back in silence partially because the sound of the motor kept any talk from happening impossible. Half a block from her house he stopped the bike and turned off the engine.
" Why are we stopping here?" Serena asked looking around her at the neighborhood.
" I didn't want to wake your family," Darien replied has he pulled off his helmet and got off the bike.
Serena did the same and carefully placed the helmet on the bike. She stood still looking straight into Darien's eyes waiting for him to do something, anything.
" Come here you," he growled gathering her up in his arms and kissing her with renewed pressure. Serena answered back hungrily her hands running over and underneath the leather jacket wanting to feel his skin. Already the snake in her belly was beginning to uncoil sending waves of passion through her body.
All to soon he let go his breath ragged and fast. " You burn me little one."
" Oh Darien," she sighed burying herself in his arms. All of a sudden, she was to scared to go back. She was afraid to let go.
He held her just relishing the feel of her arms around his body but finally had to let go. " Come on I help you back to your room," he said taking her hand and leading her over to her house.
Serena pressed the code to open the door and walked in. She carefully watched Darien climb up the porch roof and did the same with the aide of his hand. They walked over the roof holding their breath till she came to her window and climbed in. Serena never even noticed the Luna was not in the room as she climbed back in and turned back to the window.
" Good night my prince," Serena whispered leaning out again so she could kiss him. Darien eagerly returned the kiss and smiled. " Good night my princess," he replied before he begin his delicate climb back down. Serena watched him as he jumped back to the ground then disappeared climbing over the fence and lightly jogging off back to his bike.
As she moved back into the room and closed the window, it finally begin to rain. Big fat drops that exploded with contact on the ground. Serena watched the rain start to fall and thanked her lucky stars, it had held off until she got home.
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Luna could feel that something was wrong the next day when she walked into the room. Serena was already up and dressed, humming cheerfully to herself as she made her bed.
" Serena?"
" Yes Luna?" Serena asked cheerfully as she tucked the corners in.
" We have a scout meeting after school, please don't be late."
" I won't be!" Serena replied cheerfully as she stood up and surveyed her work. "I'm going to be on time to school today."
Luna did not reply, she didn't know what to say, instead she just watched a happy and exuberant Serena practically skip out of the room. Deep in her mind, she knew that something was wrong. How could she, Serena, be running around with someone who she swore she hated?
Luna shook her head and jumped up on the windowsill. She needed to talk to someone about this. The other scouts might be able to help.
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Rei was dressed in her priestess robes sweeping the sidewalk when Luna trotted up the last set of stairs. From the glum serious look on her face, Luna thought something might be wrong but she decided not. Rei always looked serious.
" Rei?" Luna prattled up to the girl and sat down in front of her.
Rei looked up in shock as if she had been deep in her thoughts. She looked around her then down and smiled. " Oh Luna your early today. I thought the meeting started at five."
" I came because I wanted to talk to you," Luna replied standing up again and walking over towards the stairs.
" About what?" Rei asked.
" About Serena." Luna jumped up onto the porch and sat down again. " She's been acting strangely these past few days. I was wondering if you knew something about it."
" Oh, well I haven't noticed felt anything out of the norm for her," Rei replied sitting down next to Luna.
" Last night she went out with that guy she hates named Darien," Rei's head shot up at the sound of his name. " She was obviously very happy to see him. I noticed the he kissed her quite a lot before they rode away on his motorcycle."
" Oh really?" Rei whispered fighting back tears. She sniffed once then smiled. "Maybe you were dreaming? Why would Serena and Darien get together?"
" No I wasn't dreaming, I saw them." Luna chanced to look up at Re's face. "You know something don't you?" She asked seeing the pain in Rei's eyes.
" Nothing out of the usual," Rei replied cheerfully giving Luna a watery smile.
" She was gone all of Sunday night and on Monday morning she was terribly quiet and sad. Now that she has seen Darien she is cheerful and happy. Obviously something is going on between them."
" They are sleeping together," Rei whispered softly.
" What?" Luna squawked making sure she heard Re right.
" I said they are sleeping together. I looking into the fire and it showed me. Darien and Serena are sleeping together," Rei sighed and looked up at the sky. " I'm sure there is emotion in their actions. Serena isn't dumb enough to sleep with him unless she is in love with him."
" Oh dear, I understand now why Serena was so cheerful this morning," Luna mummered.
" Yea, she's in love. It shows on her face," Rei replied quietly.
Luna looked up at Rei, taking in every detail of her woebegone face. " It must be very painful for you Rei?"
" It is but I'll get over it, he was meant for her. I just got in the way." Rei's mind flittered back to the past week and the night she had challenged the fire.
" On Sunday I called to the scared fire to show me the image of the two of them together and when I did I noticed well actually noticed and felt something."
" What was that?" Luna asked looking up at Re with serious eyes.
" Darien used a word of power, I don't know how he did it, but he used something on the basis of power that actually pushed me back from the fire. I had no idea he had that kind of power in him but he did."
" What are you saying?"
" Do you think that he might be Tuxedo Mask?"
" Hi Rei!" Serena ran up the last few steps and waved cheerfully to the girl and the cat sitting on the porch.
" Serena! Your early!" Rei replied in shock.
" What are you two talking about? Serena asked coming to a stop in front of them.
Luna looked up at Rei then jumped down from the porch and walked off.
" Luna what's wrong?" Serena asked turning towards her but Luna did not reply.
" Serena I think she wants us to talk," Rei spoke up.
" About what?" Serena asked cheerfully.
" About you and.and." Rei paused to swallow then started again. " About you and Darien."
Serena stopped in place, her face suddenly constricting with fear. " How did you know about Darien and I?"
" On Sunday I saw the two of you together on the balcony when I was walking home." Rei sighed and looked away. " I wanted to know who was stealing Darien away from me so I did some fortune telling and the scared fire showed me you."
Serena looked like she was about to cry. " I had no idea you were going to find out. Darien and I wanted to keep this secret from everyone. If my parents were to ever find out I know I would be banned from ever seeing him again."
" I'm not going to tell Serena, I just want to know why?"
" Why what?" Serena asked looking up at her friend.
" Why did you fall in love with him?" Rei whispered. Why did it have to hurt so much to think about?
" I don't know," Serena rubbed her arm and looked away. " I guess it was just meant to happen. I never dreamed that I would fall in love with Darien of all people but when I with him I feel like everything is right in the world. It's a great feeling to be in love."
" Yea I know," Rei whispered.
" I never meant to hurt you Rei, I would never dream of it."
" I know Serena," Rei looked up and smiled. " Its going to take some time getting used to but I know I will someday be over this." Rei held out her hand for Serena to take. " I won't let something like this get in the way of your friendship."
Serena smiled happily and threw her arms around Rei. " Please understand Rei, I love you and I never want something bad to happen to you."
" I know." Rei smiled and ran her hand through Serena's hair as they moved apart. " Like I said I'll get over it."
The two girls smiled and laughed while over by the stairs Luna smiled and breathed a breath of relief. She was so glad the two girls were once again on the same wave length.
Suddenly Rei's communicator beeped. Re dug into her pocket and pulled out the pink communicator and pressed a button. " Amy?"
" Is Serena there?" Amy asked looking frazzled.
" Yea she's right here."
" Good then both of you listen, I have a youma spotting by Fairview Park. Jupiter and I are already here but were going to need help."
" We'll be right there," Serena replied as Rei nodded and clicked off her communicator.
" I guess it's Sailor Scout time," she said smiling over at Serena.
" We're a popular bunch," Serena replied.
The two girls ran off leaving behind a startled and confused Luna. Minutes later they arrived in Fairview Park to see Mercury and Jupiter both standing looking half dazed. The youma meanwhile floated just above the ground sitting and typing something on Amy's computer. She was dressed in a black body suit that fit tightly over her blue skin. A small white floated around her to match her floating mantle.
" Mercury! Jupiter!" Sailor Moon called while next to her Mars summoned up Mars fire.
The two girls did not answer but only looked at Sailor Moon and smiled. Mars meanwhile shot the computer out of her hand where it flew away and landed on the ground.
" Hey watch where you aim that!" The youma shouted rubbing her wrist where she had been burned.
" Listen up! I'm the pretty solider Sailor Moon. In the name of the moon I'll punish you!"
" Really cute moony pie but I'm not up for caring." The youma waved her hand at Mercury and Jupiter. " If your to blind to notice you'll see that I have taken two of your little friends under my power."
Mercury and Jupiter blinked and smiled. It was easy slow smile but Mars noticed something in their eyes.
" What have you done to them?" Moon called.
" I simply sprinkled a little of this on them," she poured a handful of powder out of one hand into the other, " and boom they are mine, ready to reveal and tell me anything I want to know." The youma smiled and tapped one finger on her chin. " I'm sure mistress Zoiciste would love to know the identity of, oh, say, you!" The youma pointed a finger at Serena then another one at Mercury. " Tell me slave! Tell me the true identity of Sailor Moon!"
Mercury smiled again, another empty smile and opened her mouth. " Sailor Moon is none other then the middle school girl Ser-."
A rose flashed past throwing Mercury back. Moon looked over at the rose then up to where Tuxedo Mask stood above them on a bench. For some reason, her heart skipped a beat to see him, the same way it skipped a beat whenever she saw Darien.
" Don't be deceived by their lies sailor scouts. That youma may be strong but you can beat her! The power is in your friendship."
" Tuxedo Mask what can we do?" Mars called up to him.
" The answer is in your heart." Tuxedo mask replied as he lightly jumped down from the bench.
The youma smiled and turned her body towards Tuxedo Mask. She was silent for a moment before breaking into an even wider smile. " I sense a hidden secret deep in the minds of two people." She uncrossed her legs and stood up. " What if I was to reveal the identity of Tuxedo boy here? I'm sure you would want to know Sailor Moon saying he is none other then your love." Tuxedo Mask whipped out his cane and threw it at the youma but she only dodged out of the way, " Darien!"
For a second everything stopped. Serena could swear she felt every drop of blood rushing through her veins. Slowly she turned towards Tuxedo Mask who was also standing still looking like he had been struck.
" D-d-d-arien?" Moon whispered looking at him for answers.
He slowly bent his head forward and removed the mask. As he lifted his head again Serena let out a stifled cry. " Darien?" Mars gasped.
" And that can only mean that your lovely little Sailor Moon here is." The youma let out a cry as Sailor Moon turned around and threw her tiara right into her stomach.
" How dare you! How dare you! Don't you ever think I'm going to let you live!" Serena pulled out her wand and waved it around her head. " Prepare to be moon dusted! "Crescent Moon Power!"
The youma threw up her arms and screamed as she was healed. In her place fell a lady dressed in a gypsy skirt and blouse carrying a crystal ball in one hand.
Mercury and Jupiter lost the empty look in their eyes as they came to and looked around them. " What happened?" Jupiter asked rubbing her head.
Sailor Moon wasn't listening though. Instead, she stood staring at Tuxedo Mask who was staring at her. " Darien.I."
" Save it.Serena.Sailor Moon. I guess I had one secret I wanted to keep from you."
" Darien I don't understand. You could have told me." Sailor Moon whispered taking a step towards him but he only stepped back and held up one hand.
" Don't, I think its better if you don't." Darien turned away and stepped into the trees. " I need to be alone now." He disappeared into the trees while Sailor Moon stood there watching him, one hand reaching out for him, tears forming in her eyes.
" Sailor Moon? What is going on?" Jupiter whispered coming up behind her.
Serena smiled and turned around. " It's a long story," she sighed.
" I'm in the mood to hear it," Jupiter replied putting one hand on her shoulder.
* * * * * * * After a long and exhausting three hours at Crowns Serena finally escaped home. She had told the girls the who long story complete with all the graphic details they wanted to hear. Now she walked along the darkened streets headed home but in the wrong direction. Her steps took her closer and closer to the tall cluster of apartment buildings where he lived.
Serena was still in shock of it all. The fortune teller youma had been a simple fortune telling gypsy. She was probably captured by Zoiciste in order to obtain the information needed on the Silver Crystal. In the bargain she had revealed Serena and Darien to each other.
Serena looked up at the tall apartment building. The last dying rays of the sun were shining on every window casting a rosy glow back into the air. He was out on the balcony. She could see him. She could see the wind blowing through his hair but that was all. The dusky light concealed his facial features.
Serena stood there, standing still on the sidewalk watching him until it got to dark to see. He never looked down though, his face was set and staring towards the horizon. Finally Serena turned and walked away. By habit, she wiped the tears off her cheeks. At that moment, she missed him more then ever.
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Darien noticed her out of the corner of his eye. She was standing on the sidewalk watching him. Her hair blew in the wind but she never blinked or moved nary a muscle. He didn't turn to acknowledge her but instead continued to stare ahead. So many thoughts were running thorough his head right now. He wasn't mad though, more or less he was confused. Confused by the fact that he had feelings for two different people. One set for Sailor Moon and the other set for Serena, but the two were the same person. Now what could he do? Both sets of feelings were for the same person that in his mind just could not be.
Darien stood up and ran his hand through his hair, making it stand wildly on end. It was to dark to be outside anymore, the sun had set and the moon had risen. She was gone from her corner. He walked inside the room and slid the glass balcony door close.
* * * * * * *
" Hi this is Darien. I'm not here right now so please leave a message."
Serena listened to the silence on the other end then the soft beep that meant she could leave a message. Serena took a couple deep breaths and spoke into the phone. " Hi Darien, this is Serena. I just called because I think we.need to talk. Please call me back." She hung up the phone and slumped against the wall. This was the third message she had left him.
It had been a week. Something had to happen. Tuxedo Mask still came to save the, but now he was cold and distant. A far cry from the kind and loving Darien she remembered so well.
" Sailor Moon I will get that crystal, count on it."
His voice flitted through her mind as she stood up and walked over to the stairs. The other scouts were all trying to be extra kind to her but they had bigger problems to worry about. The fifth scout had finally appeared, a beautiful blond named Venus, and tomorrow she would once again come face to face with her. They had a scout meeting to discuss the crystal. It was so close to them, they had to get it. They had to get it before the Negaverse got it.
Serena slid open the balcony doors and walked out into the cool night air. Tomorrow she would have to face the world again and go through another day. Would it be another day without him?
Serena pressed her clenched hands against her bosom and fought back the tears that threatened to spill forth.
" Oh Darien.I wish you knew how much I missed you," Serena cried loosing the battle. She wiped away her tears and looked down at her palm. Each finger lay spread out. One by one she closed each finger until she was clenching her hand in a fist.
" Darien, I'll win you back." Serena looked up at the starry night sky. " I'll win you back Darien. I love you and no matter what," she sniffled, " I'll win you back."
And that would be a promise she would never break.
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If you have not read the original Interlude by Sexylyon then I highly suggest you do or you won't understand this story. Anyway, please remember to read and review or send all comments, questions, suggestions, and flames to Saphrians_Water_Reflection@hotmail.com. Thank you!
Interlude (A Continuation) Chapter 6
I could swear that in the city a song played. I could almost hear it my ears.
" She's like the wind.through my trees."
" She rides the night, next to me."
Darien revved up the engine even faster zooming onward towards their destination. He knew exactly where he wanted to take her. It was coming in closer now, the lights shining over the water. The lights of the city reflected through on the bay.
Darien came to a stop on top of the hill and turned off the motorcycle. Serena carefully opened her eyes and looked around. Through the whole ride she had kept them tightly shut being to afraid to watch the sites go flying past her eyes. Now they had stopped and she was able to once again register sight. They had stopped on top of a hill over looking the bay and the city below. How fast had they gone to get here? Wasn't it just a minute ago that they were even climbing on his bike and now they had stopped.
" When I want to be alone I go here. Its peaceful to look down on the city and watch the sites go by." Darien pulled off his helmet and set it on the bike. Serena followed his example and did the same. She climbed down and walked up next to him taking his hand in her own.
" I've been coming up here a lot ever lately. Late at night mostly when no one is around."
" Why?" Serena asked quietly.
" Why what?" He replied looking down at her.
" Why do you come here?"
" It's quiet and peaceful, I can be alone and just think." Darien looked back over at the water and the skyline of the city.
" What do you think about?"
" Mostly school and life, but lately I've been think about you a lot." Serena smiled at this. " I used to come here all the time almost every night to clear my mind but lately since Sunday I haven't come up here at all. I had something that made me happy."
" Were you happy before me?"
Darien didn't answer but instead pulled her into his arms. He laid a gentle kiss on her head and sighed, his breath ruffling the blond hairs. " You don't know how much I love you."
" Your right, I don't know, but I know how much I love you," Serena replied squirming around in his arms so she could look up at him.
" More then life itself?" He whispered smiling down at her.
" More then life itself," she repeated firmly.
He smiled down at her and gently captured her lips in a kiss. They stood like this just exchanging kisses and smiling. Finally he let go of her from the circle of his arms and took her hand. They walked over the edge of the hill and sat down, moving closer she was curled up in his arms once again.
" I think its going to storm again," Serena whispered looking up at the clouds above them.
" If it does I'll take you back home, I know how much you hate storms."
" I wish I didn't have to go home," Serena hesitated looking for the words to describe her feelings. " I wish home was with you."
" So do I," Darien replied in a husky voice.
They were both silent for awhile. There was no need for words when he had her in his arms. Serena watched a boat pass by through the water below them. It was so peaceful up here, sitting in Darien's arms leaning against his chest. She was so comfortable that gradually she fell asleep, loosing herself in a blissfully sweet dream.
For a long time, he held her in his arms. She slept peacefully never waking when he lay down and brought her close to his chest. She just slept on. Darien looked up at the clouds, it was a minute away from raining, but he didn't care. He was happy with himself that he had brought her. She needed to see this place, he needed her to see him.
All to soon the clouds begin to bear down upon them threatening them with a promise of rain. Darien carefully shook Serena awake and took her back to the bike. She was clumsy with sleep as she pulled on the helmet making Darien laugh as she muttered something about wanting her bed. They rode back in silence partially because the sound of the motor kept any talk from happening impossible. Half a block from her house he stopped the bike and turned off the engine.
" Why are we stopping here?" Serena asked looking around her at the neighborhood.
" I didn't want to wake your family," Darien replied has he pulled off his helmet and got off the bike.
Serena did the same and carefully placed the helmet on the bike. She stood still looking straight into Darien's eyes waiting for him to do something, anything.
" Come here you," he growled gathering her up in his arms and kissing her with renewed pressure. Serena answered back hungrily her hands running over and underneath the leather jacket wanting to feel his skin. Already the snake in her belly was beginning to uncoil sending waves of passion through her body.
All to soon he let go his breath ragged and fast. " You burn me little one."
" Oh Darien," she sighed burying herself in his arms. All of a sudden, she was to scared to go back. She was afraid to let go.
He held her just relishing the feel of her arms around his body but finally had to let go. " Come on I help you back to your room," he said taking her hand and leading her over to her house.
Serena pressed the code to open the door and walked in. She carefully watched Darien climb up the porch roof and did the same with the aide of his hand. They walked over the roof holding their breath till she came to her window and climbed in. Serena never even noticed the Luna was not in the room as she climbed back in and turned back to the window.
" Good night my prince," Serena whispered leaning out again so she could kiss him. Darien eagerly returned the kiss and smiled. " Good night my princess," he replied before he begin his delicate climb back down. Serena watched him as he jumped back to the ground then disappeared climbing over the fence and lightly jogging off back to his bike.
As she moved back into the room and closed the window, it finally begin to rain. Big fat drops that exploded with contact on the ground. Serena watched the rain start to fall and thanked her lucky stars, it had held off until she got home.
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Luna could feel that something was wrong the next day when she walked into the room. Serena was already up and dressed, humming cheerfully to herself as she made her bed.
" Serena?"
" Yes Luna?" Serena asked cheerfully as she tucked the corners in.
" We have a scout meeting after school, please don't be late."
" I won't be!" Serena replied cheerfully as she stood up and surveyed her work. "I'm going to be on time to school today."
Luna did not reply, she didn't know what to say, instead she just watched a happy and exuberant Serena practically skip out of the room. Deep in her mind, she knew that something was wrong. How could she, Serena, be running around with someone who she swore she hated?
Luna shook her head and jumped up on the windowsill. She needed to talk to someone about this. The other scouts might be able to help.
* * * * * * *
Rei was dressed in her priestess robes sweeping the sidewalk when Luna trotted up the last set of stairs. From the glum serious look on her face, Luna thought something might be wrong but she decided not. Rei always looked serious.
" Rei?" Luna prattled up to the girl and sat down in front of her.
Rei looked up in shock as if she had been deep in her thoughts. She looked around her then down and smiled. " Oh Luna your early today. I thought the meeting started at five."
" I came because I wanted to talk to you," Luna replied standing up again and walking over towards the stairs.
" About what?" Rei asked.
" About Serena." Luna jumped up onto the porch and sat down again. " She's been acting strangely these past few days. I was wondering if you knew something about it."
" Oh, well I haven't noticed felt anything out of the norm for her," Rei replied sitting down next to Luna.
" Last night she went out with that guy she hates named Darien," Rei's head shot up at the sound of his name. " She was obviously very happy to see him. I noticed the he kissed her quite a lot before they rode away on his motorcycle."
" Oh really?" Rei whispered fighting back tears. She sniffed once then smiled. "Maybe you were dreaming? Why would Serena and Darien get together?"
" No I wasn't dreaming, I saw them." Luna chanced to look up at Re's face. "You know something don't you?" She asked seeing the pain in Rei's eyes.
" Nothing out of the usual," Rei replied cheerfully giving Luna a watery smile.
" She was gone all of Sunday night and on Monday morning she was terribly quiet and sad. Now that she has seen Darien she is cheerful and happy. Obviously something is going on between them."
" They are sleeping together," Rei whispered softly.
" What?" Luna squawked making sure she heard Re right.
" I said they are sleeping together. I looking into the fire and it showed me. Darien and Serena are sleeping together," Rei sighed and looked up at the sky. " I'm sure there is emotion in their actions. Serena isn't dumb enough to sleep with him unless she is in love with him."
" Oh dear, I understand now why Serena was so cheerful this morning," Luna mummered.
" Yea, she's in love. It shows on her face," Rei replied quietly.
Luna looked up at Rei, taking in every detail of her woebegone face. " It must be very painful for you Rei?"
" It is but I'll get over it, he was meant for her. I just got in the way." Rei's mind flittered back to the past week and the night she had challenged the fire.
" On Sunday I called to the scared fire to show me the image of the two of them together and when I did I noticed well actually noticed and felt something."
" What was that?" Luna asked looking up at Re with serious eyes.
" Darien used a word of power, I don't know how he did it, but he used something on the basis of power that actually pushed me back from the fire. I had no idea he had that kind of power in him but he did."
" What are you saying?"
" Do you think that he might be Tuxedo Mask?"
" Hi Rei!" Serena ran up the last few steps and waved cheerfully to the girl and the cat sitting on the porch.
" Serena! Your early!" Rei replied in shock.
" What are you two talking about? Serena asked coming to a stop in front of them.
Luna looked up at Rei then jumped down from the porch and walked off.
" Luna what's wrong?" Serena asked turning towards her but Luna did not reply.
" Serena I think she wants us to talk," Rei spoke up.
" About what?" Serena asked cheerfully.
" About you and.and." Rei paused to swallow then started again. " About you and Darien."
Serena stopped in place, her face suddenly constricting with fear. " How did you know about Darien and I?"
" On Sunday I saw the two of you together on the balcony when I was walking home." Rei sighed and looked away. " I wanted to know who was stealing Darien away from me so I did some fortune telling and the scared fire showed me you."
Serena looked like she was about to cry. " I had no idea you were going to find out. Darien and I wanted to keep this secret from everyone. If my parents were to ever find out I know I would be banned from ever seeing him again."
" I'm not going to tell Serena, I just want to know why?"
" Why what?" Serena asked looking up at her friend.
" Why did you fall in love with him?" Rei whispered. Why did it have to hurt so much to think about?
" I don't know," Serena rubbed her arm and looked away. " I guess it was just meant to happen. I never dreamed that I would fall in love with Darien of all people but when I with him I feel like everything is right in the world. It's a great feeling to be in love."
" Yea I know," Rei whispered.
" I never meant to hurt you Rei, I would never dream of it."
" I know Serena," Rei looked up and smiled. " Its going to take some time getting used to but I know I will someday be over this." Rei held out her hand for Serena to take. " I won't let something like this get in the way of your friendship."
Serena smiled happily and threw her arms around Rei. " Please understand Rei, I love you and I never want something bad to happen to you."
" I know." Rei smiled and ran her hand through Serena's hair as they moved apart. " Like I said I'll get over it."
The two girls smiled and laughed while over by the stairs Luna smiled and breathed a breath of relief. She was so glad the two girls were once again on the same wave length.
Suddenly Rei's communicator beeped. Re dug into her pocket and pulled out the pink communicator and pressed a button. " Amy?"
" Is Serena there?" Amy asked looking frazzled.
" Yea she's right here."
" Good then both of you listen, I have a youma spotting by Fairview Park. Jupiter and I are already here but were going to need help."
" We'll be right there," Serena replied as Rei nodded and clicked off her communicator.
" I guess it's Sailor Scout time," she said smiling over at Serena.
" We're a popular bunch," Serena replied.
The two girls ran off leaving behind a startled and confused Luna. Minutes later they arrived in Fairview Park to see Mercury and Jupiter both standing looking half dazed. The youma meanwhile floated just above the ground sitting and typing something on Amy's computer. She was dressed in a black body suit that fit tightly over her blue skin. A small white floated around her to match her floating mantle.
" Mercury! Jupiter!" Sailor Moon called while next to her Mars summoned up Mars fire.
The two girls did not answer but only looked at Sailor Moon and smiled. Mars meanwhile shot the computer out of her hand where it flew away and landed on the ground.
" Hey watch where you aim that!" The youma shouted rubbing her wrist where she had been burned.
" Listen up! I'm the pretty solider Sailor Moon. In the name of the moon I'll punish you!"
" Really cute moony pie but I'm not up for caring." The youma waved her hand at Mercury and Jupiter. " If your to blind to notice you'll see that I have taken two of your little friends under my power."
Mercury and Jupiter blinked and smiled. It was easy slow smile but Mars noticed something in their eyes.
" What have you done to them?" Moon called.
" I simply sprinkled a little of this on them," she poured a handful of powder out of one hand into the other, " and boom they are mine, ready to reveal and tell me anything I want to know." The youma smiled and tapped one finger on her chin. " I'm sure mistress Zoiciste would love to know the identity of, oh, say, you!" The youma pointed a finger at Serena then another one at Mercury. " Tell me slave! Tell me the true identity of Sailor Moon!"
Mercury smiled again, another empty smile and opened her mouth. " Sailor Moon is none other then the middle school girl Ser-."
A rose flashed past throwing Mercury back. Moon looked over at the rose then up to where Tuxedo Mask stood above them on a bench. For some reason, her heart skipped a beat to see him, the same way it skipped a beat whenever she saw Darien.
" Don't be deceived by their lies sailor scouts. That youma may be strong but you can beat her! The power is in your friendship."
" Tuxedo Mask what can we do?" Mars called up to him.
" The answer is in your heart." Tuxedo mask replied as he lightly jumped down from the bench.
The youma smiled and turned her body towards Tuxedo Mask. She was silent for a moment before breaking into an even wider smile. " I sense a hidden secret deep in the minds of two people." She uncrossed her legs and stood up. " What if I was to reveal the identity of Tuxedo boy here? I'm sure you would want to know Sailor Moon saying he is none other then your love." Tuxedo Mask whipped out his cane and threw it at the youma but she only dodged out of the way, " Darien!"
For a second everything stopped. Serena could swear she felt every drop of blood rushing through her veins. Slowly she turned towards Tuxedo Mask who was also standing still looking like he had been struck.
" D-d-d-arien?" Moon whispered looking at him for answers.
He slowly bent his head forward and removed the mask. As he lifted his head again Serena let out a stifled cry. " Darien?" Mars gasped.
" And that can only mean that your lovely little Sailor Moon here is." The youma let out a cry as Sailor Moon turned around and threw her tiara right into her stomach.
" How dare you! How dare you! Don't you ever think I'm going to let you live!" Serena pulled out her wand and waved it around her head. " Prepare to be moon dusted! "Crescent Moon Power!"
The youma threw up her arms and screamed as she was healed. In her place fell a lady dressed in a gypsy skirt and blouse carrying a crystal ball in one hand.
Mercury and Jupiter lost the empty look in their eyes as they came to and looked around them. " What happened?" Jupiter asked rubbing her head.
Sailor Moon wasn't listening though. Instead, she stood staring at Tuxedo Mask who was staring at her. " Darien.I."
" Save it.Serena.Sailor Moon. I guess I had one secret I wanted to keep from you."
" Darien I don't understand. You could have told me." Sailor Moon whispered taking a step towards him but he only stepped back and held up one hand.
" Don't, I think its better if you don't." Darien turned away and stepped into the trees. " I need to be alone now." He disappeared into the trees while Sailor Moon stood there watching him, one hand reaching out for him, tears forming in her eyes.
" Sailor Moon? What is going on?" Jupiter whispered coming up behind her.
Serena smiled and turned around. " It's a long story," she sighed.
" I'm in the mood to hear it," Jupiter replied putting one hand on her shoulder.
* * * * * * * After a long and exhausting three hours at Crowns Serena finally escaped home. She had told the girls the who long story complete with all the graphic details they wanted to hear. Now she walked along the darkened streets headed home but in the wrong direction. Her steps took her closer and closer to the tall cluster of apartment buildings where he lived.
Serena was still in shock of it all. The fortune teller youma had been a simple fortune telling gypsy. She was probably captured by Zoiciste in order to obtain the information needed on the Silver Crystal. In the bargain she had revealed Serena and Darien to each other.
Serena looked up at the tall apartment building. The last dying rays of the sun were shining on every window casting a rosy glow back into the air. He was out on the balcony. She could see him. She could see the wind blowing through his hair but that was all. The dusky light concealed his facial features.
Serena stood there, standing still on the sidewalk watching him until it got to dark to see. He never looked down though, his face was set and staring towards the horizon. Finally Serena turned and walked away. By habit, she wiped the tears off her cheeks. At that moment, she missed him more then ever.
* * * * * * *
Darien noticed her out of the corner of his eye. She was standing on the sidewalk watching him. Her hair blew in the wind but she never blinked or moved nary a muscle. He didn't turn to acknowledge her but instead continued to stare ahead. So many thoughts were running thorough his head right now. He wasn't mad though, more or less he was confused. Confused by the fact that he had feelings for two different people. One set for Sailor Moon and the other set for Serena, but the two were the same person. Now what could he do? Both sets of feelings were for the same person that in his mind just could not be.
Darien stood up and ran his hand through his hair, making it stand wildly on end. It was to dark to be outside anymore, the sun had set and the moon had risen. She was gone from her corner. He walked inside the room and slid the glass balcony door close.
* * * * * * *
" Hi this is Darien. I'm not here right now so please leave a message."
Serena listened to the silence on the other end then the soft beep that meant she could leave a message. Serena took a couple deep breaths and spoke into the phone. " Hi Darien, this is Serena. I just called because I think we.need to talk. Please call me back." She hung up the phone and slumped against the wall. This was the third message she had left him.
It had been a week. Something had to happen. Tuxedo Mask still came to save the, but now he was cold and distant. A far cry from the kind and loving Darien she remembered so well.
" Sailor Moon I will get that crystal, count on it."
His voice flitted through her mind as she stood up and walked over to the stairs. The other scouts were all trying to be extra kind to her but they had bigger problems to worry about. The fifth scout had finally appeared, a beautiful blond named Venus, and tomorrow she would once again come face to face with her. They had a scout meeting to discuss the crystal. It was so close to them, they had to get it. They had to get it before the Negaverse got it.
Serena slid open the balcony doors and walked out into the cool night air. Tomorrow she would have to face the world again and go through another day. Would it be another day without him?
Serena pressed her clenched hands against her bosom and fought back the tears that threatened to spill forth.
" Oh Darien.I wish you knew how much I missed you," Serena cried loosing the battle. She wiped away her tears and looked down at her palm. Each finger lay spread out. One by one she closed each finger until she was clenching her hand in a fist.
" Darien, I'll win you back." Serena looked up at the starry night sky. " I'll win you back Darien. I love you and no matter what," she sniffled, " I'll win you back."
And that would be a promise she would never break.
The End. Well what do you think? Please send me a reply by read and reviewing or sending all comments, questions, suggestions, and flames to Saphrians_Water_Reflection@hotmail.com. Thank you and goodbye!