Disclaimer-I don't own Sailor Moon or any of the characters) ||In this story I frequently use italics to denote what the characters are thinking. Sometimes sounds will have asterisks around them. Also I just want to say that I have never been in any sort of mental facility besides for a short visit to my cousin so I have only a faint idea of what it looks like and is like. I'm sorry if I'm offending anyone with this story or if I'm totally off with my facts. Plain and simple if you don't like this story or how I wrote it etc don't read it. I really don't have the patience to sift through flames but I appreciate constructive and helpful criticism. As long as you write it in a friendly manner then I'll have no complaints.||

**-On a dark night in September a shrill scream broke the chilly air.- "Noo! No you can't! I am a scout! I am telling you just please don't! Let me go!!!! I can prove it! Scouts Power! My cat, find her and she'll tell you! I need to be here so I can protect earth, just give me a few more days, and you'll see. The future, and my daughter, and my Endy need me! Please just, I am telling y-" The sobs and pleas were cut short when two men in lab coats intervened. "Give her 30 cc's, that ought to calm her down." "Sorry hun, but we need to get you to Home safe." "This is going to be a struggler. Are you sure she really needs in house treatment?" "It's for the best. With a few months she'll be fine. I hope that's all it takes." "Load her up. We have a schedule!" The van silently sped away.-**

Patient Name: Serena Age: 14 DOB: June 30 Meds: none as of this date Family: No history of such displayed characteristics, cousin, Rini, claims same thing: possible female, every other generation psychological inheritance?

Serena stared hopelessly out of the window. God, how the hell did they get me? I can't believe it. My own family rats me out. "It's for the better Serena." What a load of crap. We are kept in here like animals for god sake! I don't need a bar on my window! I am not crazy enough to jump from the 5th floor, although I could make it. It's getting harder to think clearly by the minute, and I will just have to outsmart them. Technique.how am I gonna fake swallowing pills and junk? I bet the food is like crap, and worst of all I can't even transform! If they thought I was crazy and couldn't transform then why did they take away my brooch? I still have the crystal, but.

"Morning sleepy head! How was you first night? Goodness I know it's a bit lonely now, but just wait, you'll be home in no time. If you have good behavior we can let you off early." The attendant unlocked the door every morning while you were in ward C. This one was sickeningly sweet.

"Go away"

Was that all she could muster? She could have tried to make a run for it. No, they would have her in a minute and keep her here longer. Plus they'd give her more sedative. What a messed up world. If only, if only she could escape.

"I will, but you need to eat, can you try this bagel? How about some fresh O.J.? It's really good. Your fist appointment is at nine, so you have a full hour to get dressed in you day clothes and then eat. If you don't at least have a few sips of juice and half the bagel then you're grounded." The attendant cheerfully explained.

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Then attendant left Serena to her own devices. *Sips? I am not a 5 year old!* Serena picked at the bagel and ate something called a happy roll, which looked really sad. The O.J. was too sweet and tasted poisoned. Hope they didn't put anything it it.. Serena was ready by 8:30 and spent the remaining half hour looking all over the room. A green plastic chair was on the center wall near her bed, and there was a table with drawers on the other side of her bed. The walls were a calming light blue. She put all her belongings in one drawer then flopped on the bed and waited.

*click*

A chestnut haired woman wearing blue scrubs adorned with ducks walked into the room. She was holding a neon clipboard with a stack of papers on it. She appeared to be in her mid thirties, although she had just a few too many wrinkles around her eyes and forehead. She seemed a bit distracted, but when she finally looked up from her papers she was back in focus.

"Hello.Serena? My name is Judy and I will be your treatment nurse during your stay here at Time, Tide, and Wind. Good name for this place, huh? Oh yes, I will also be taking you to all you appointments and daily activities. I see you've met Ester. Don't worry-she's always like that. Every morning she'll come in to unlock the door and give you your breakfast so you should get to know her a bit. She used to work in the children's ward.what a sad place.anyways, do you have any questions?"

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"Okay! Let's go see Dr. Hammacher. I hope you don't mind, but he's a guy- we can change you to a female doctor, if need be. Basically you will go to appointments first thing in the morning then you will have 45 minutes of lesson review. Your school hasn't sent anything in for that yet so I guess for the next week or so you can read or do something quiet during that time. Then there is an hour for rec. room time; you can exercise, watch TV, play games, whatever. Lunch is an hour long, then you'll have arts and crafts. For the rest of the afternoon you can do whatever you want until 6 pm, which is study time and once I make sure all your school assignments are done you have free time again till 9, which is down time before lights out at 10. Questions?"

This time Serena cautiously asked about free time. You wouldn't want to seem to interested, but maybe they actually will let her out early for good behavior.

"Is the art room open for free time? And can you swim anywhere around here?" "The art room is open for almost the whole day. You can go there pretty much anytime and we do have a swimming pool but it's only open from 3-5:50 pm. You must pass a swimming test and the doctor must verify that you are okay to be in the pool. Wouldn't want you to attempt suicide."

Wow, Serena never thought of that, sure suicide was an option, but still she had to get out of here fast to help the scouts. The mission must not be dropped, she had to do this for her friends, never mind herself. Speaking of friends maybe they'll visit today, but the stupid doctor probably wouldn't let them see her. She had to behave and do really good just to try for a few minute visit with Amy at the very least. Judy was a pretty good person. Serena should get to know her more! But back to business.

"Serena, are you okay? Do you need a minute? It's nine so I'll page the doctor if you need a few minutes to talk..."

Serena completely forgot about the nurse, Judy? Yeah that was her name. And she needed to talk to the doctor about visitors.

"No I am fine, just thinking. Let's got see Dr. Hammacher, I want to ask him something."

Dr. Hammacher. He's different for lack of better words. His office had tons of toys and cute stuffed animals *yeah* Serena loved it, but remembering her mission she had to put on an adult face and talk to the doctor. Mostly he just asked her basics, like is she in a good home, what was she going to do today, general chit chat. At the very end he let her explore the office a bit and he talked about her friends. Lucky her, the doctor said she could have a phone call and a visit from her friends today! But he also explained her parents and brother were not able to make a visit today. No matter, she hated her parents for doing *this* to *her*. She still loved her brother though, even if he was a pain.

"Serena, you seem fine to me. I think with just a few months you'll be back to your normal routine. Hopefully you won't need any meds and if you stay on your best behavior then this whole process will be easier on us both. Now I think it would be okay for you to go swimming today. Did Judy mention that you get points every time you display a good behavior? You can spend them on candy, free time, almost anything and maybe even one day if you have enough points saved up you can get a free time instead of a visit with me!"

Hey this place might be better than she thought. Sure it wasn't going to be tons of fun but at least it isn't hell house. She still resented the fact that she was here at all but she had to try to get out of here as fast as she could. The mission. She went over to the window to look out at the campus. It was surrounded by a field and some woods. I guess we do stuff outside. Better than sitting like a veggie in front of a TV. She could try and sneak off unnoticed into the woods and see if maybe she could transform. It's not like she didn't still have the crystal. If I can get my brooch back then I'll be all set. But it's too early to ask. They *still* think I am delusional and for lack of better words *crazy*.

Her train of thought was interrupted by a woman walking across the front lawn. She had long calf length hair and the front section was pulled into a tight bun. She wore a purple school type uniform. Could it be who she thought it was? No that's impossible. *She* was back guarding the Gate within the Palace. But I guess nothing is impossible. Suddenly the woman turned swiftly on her heels and their eyes met. Serena could have sworn that the woman knew the she was being watched. A white fog swam in her head as she realized that stare...it...was...

~***So, what do you think? Good? Bad?? Please review my story as this is the first thing I've ever written. It's been 3/4 of a year since I wrote this and I didn't change much in it. He he evil! For anyone with brain cells out there can pretty much figure out who the woman is...lol. I still don't know if I want to put in all the scouts (probably not the Starlights. You'll have to wait and see.) I tend to make short chapters but I try to update often!***~