Title: "I'm Bringing You With Me!"
Chapter: One
Author: Marie J.W.
Rated: PG
E-mail: mariejwchan@yahoo.com
Okay, ready for the first chapter! This, hopefully, will be long enough
for you!
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"Lita, you don't have to go with me. Really!" I invited Lita over for
dinner and now she was trying to get me to let her come with me to the
grave.
"But, what if something happens to you. Seriously, what girl goes out alone
at night? It's not safe. It's better if you go in two's."
"Lita..." I complained, "Please, I 'need' to go there alone. Please, you
have to understand."
Lita gave me a doubtful look, "Serena, you know I'm only worried about you."
I gave her a soft smile, "I know you are but I think you also know I need to
go alone."
Lita gave a giving-in-sigh.
"Thanks, Lita. I'll see you tomorrow." I grabbed my blue jacket from the
closet. Then opened the door and headed out to my car.
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I passed the rows of gravestones. There must be so many sad people in
this world. I found my parents and smiled a sad smile. They meant so much
to me. They still do. We had wonderful times together. Mom was always trying
to get me to do my schoolwork while Dad made sure 'all' the guys stayed
away from me. I wonder what they would say about me now. They would
probably think I am too protective, everyone thinks I'm too protective.
"I hope you still remember me." I sighed and went to find Darien's grave.
Just as I was about to turn around I noticed someone else there. He was
wearing a black overcoat with the collar flipped up, covering his neck.
I usually never saw anyone out here this late. I wonder why he's here.
Could someone have died in the war, someone he loved. So...many sad people.
The man turned around slowly, I imagined that he could feel my gaze, and then
I saw his face and gasped. My heartbeat sped up and my throat tightened.
This can't be...I've got
to be imagining things! I couldn't look away. The Mans eyes seemed to look
into my soul, see my past, my faults, my fears. This can't be real!
I stumbled back, taking deep breaths. The Man then slowly started walking to
me.
"Serena?"
"No." I whispered, "No, he can't!" he was coming back to haunt me!
The Man sped up to a jog, "Serena!"
Then realizing that he was coming closer I turned, breaking off contact,
and ran.
"Hey, Meatball head! Where are you going?" I heard him yell.
"This is all a dream! This isn't real!" I breathed.
I could hear his feet pounding against the ground. I turned a corner then
felt my foot, get caught in a root.
I fell to the ground, my heart pumping a mile a minute. Then everything
went dark.
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"Serena...Serena...Meatball head, hey! Wake up." I heard a soft voice
through the fog.
"I'm dreaming." I heard myself say.
I heard him chuckle, "I don't think so."
I opened my eyes slowly to see fuzzy black. Then my vision became clearer.
I realized the black was actually a head of hair. Then I saw a pair of dark-
blue eyes. I moaned, "You look familiar."
"I should hope so."
The rest of his face became clear. I just stared at him with no thought.
But then he smiled, "I told you; you would be the first to see me when I
got back."
Then everything clicked, like in Cinderella when the clock struck midnight.
The dream was over and things were real once more.
"Aaahhhhh!" My eyes went wide. And I quickly reached out to grab the tree.
I pulled myself up and ran.
"Wait!"
But I couldn't wait. My feet wouldn't let me. I ran all the way to my car
and pulled on the door handle only to have it locked.
"Dang, not now!" I fumbled with the keys and pushed the button. Then hopped
in the car. I started the engine and spend off. I wasn't even afraid of
passing the speed limit. I got home in record time, not even taking the time
to park the car in the garage I ran to the door, once again fumbling with
the keys. When I got in I slammed the door behind me and locked it. Then
slid to the floor, my hands shaking.
"It was all a dream!" I laughed, "Ya, that's what was it, you were sleep
walking again." But then my laughter subsided and I was even more afraid.
"But what if it was real? What if Darien did come back to haunt me for all
the unearthly things I have done to him. For all the cruel teasing and..."
I didn't feel so good! I ran up stairs feeling sick. As soon as I got in my
room I locked that door and flopped on my bed. Then, not being able to take
it any more I broke out in sobs.
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I just stood there. I didn't know what I had done to make her run away
like that. Does she hate me that much? I had waited so long, so long. Just
to see her and now she runs off. I shook my head. What had I done? I walked
back to my black convertible and just sat there holding the steering wheel
with one hand. I think I need to talk to Andrew. Maybe he can straiten
things out. Andrew, it would be great to see him again. I started the car
and pulled out of the parking lot. It was good to be back in town.
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"I think I need a vacation. I mean, when I start having dreams that are...
so real. You just know you need a vacation. It's just not natural to see
and hear an old lo...crush. When was the last time I took a vacation, anyway?
I mean, your talking years! That's what it is, it used to be schoolwork but
now it's just all this stress, work and you know...all that stuff!" I breathed
a sigh, "Anyway, I'm sure it was all...nothing. Maybe I'm just over reacting.
Do you think? That could be it." As I stood babbling my fears to Mina I
stacked box after box into the closet. I had to do something or I just won't
do anything!
"Serena, I think you defiantly DO need a vacation. You've been working
too hard, you go to work every day, then you jog the rest of the day, then
you go to that cemetery. I know how much it means to you to go there but
maybe that's why your feeling the way you are."
Mina typed some numbers onto the computer. (She was doing the bills.) We are
in the back room-which is filled with shelves, boxes, filing cabinets and
desks.
"I can take care of the shop until you get back."
"No, no, no! It's nothing. I'm sure. I just needed to tell someone about it.
I just need to... eat more that's all. Ya, which could be another thing.
I haven't been eating as much as I used to." I picked up an order and scanned
my eyes over it, "Did you take care of the Callis's?"
"Yep, just last night."
I nodded. Just then, I heard a familiar jingling sound.
"I'll get that." I opened the door and found two women: one was obviously the mother.
"Welcome! May I help you?"
"Yes, I'm Samantha Carter and then is my daughter Kakay Carter, she's
getting married in a month and we need things for a reception."
"Oh, okay. Well, here's our catalogue if you want to look at it or if
you already know what you want, I can order it now."
"We'll look at this, thank you."
I nodded. The two Women sat down in two yellow and white soft chair. The
whole place was yellow and white. I smiled and went in the back to tell
Mina who was here.
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I stood in front of the arcade. Wow, this place brings back memories.
Last time I saw this place it was all bombed out. I guess they fixed it up.
I stepped in and looked around, it was the same. The video games and the
booths were all there. I half expected Serena to be at one of the video
games now. I shook my head and looked to see if Andrew was at the counter.
He was, he looked...pale. What is the matter with him? He was staring at me,
his mouth wide open and white as a ghost.
"Andrew, are you okay? You look like you going to pass out." And he did. No,
I mean he literally did. He just dropped. I ran behind the counter and
sure enough, he had, well, fainted. I guess being gone for two years can
have their affects. With one arm I picked Andrew up and carried him over
to a booth, not the easiest thing since my left arm is in a sling. I then
went to get some water but when I came back he was already awake.
"Darien...?"
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Work was good today. We got two new clients. Mmm, I love weddings! I
decided to drop in on Andrew to see how he was doing. I hadn't seen him
in two weeks. Like I said I don't spend much time with them. I walked up
to the counter to see Kate Linda there instead.
"Where's Andrew? Is he feeling okay?"
"Um, well. An old buddy of his showed up and so he decided to take the day
off."
"He left you in charge?!" You see Andrew never leaves Kate in charge because
she always ends up breaking something or forgetting orders.
"Um, ya! He did, didn't he?"
And I thought I was a ditz.
"When do you think he will be back?"
"I don't know. He didn't say. He was in a really good mood though."
I sat there confused, "What old friend?"
"I don't know. But he was really cute! Wow, talk about a perfect body!"
"Well, okay. Um...tell him that I stopped by to say 'hi'..." then I said
under my breath, "If you can remember, that is."
"Oh, definitely!" she smiled, not in the least detecting that last
part.
I left. Wow, an old friend? I guess.
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I fell into the usual routine as I started my jog through the park. The
birds were chirping, I imagine saying their 'Goodnights'. The sun was going
down over the water to my left. The pond looked beautiful during this time
of the day.
I had been jogging for at least an hour when I heard my communicator goes
off.
"Serena, here! What's up?" I asked Amy.
"There's a yomma here at the Annie's Furniture Store. I need help."
"Kay." I turned it off and headed toward main-street.
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"Mercury Bubbles...Blast!" was the first thing I heard when I ran in.
Great, now how was I supposed to see where the thing is? I took several
cautious steps. Why did Mercury always seem do this at the most unwanted
times?! I couldn't even see where I was going! I bumped into what I guessed
was a chair. It bumped against my legs a number of times; a rocking chair.
I sighed then listened for any sounds of life. I could hear a soft moan,
I couldn't tell if it was the yomma or one of the scouts. Deciding not to
take any chances I made my way through the fog with small steps. I tried not
to trip over anything. Then I felt something soft that was blocking my path.
I let out a light laugh; it was a bed. I smiled then crawled on. Mmm, it
would be nice just to fall asleep right here. I heard the sound of rustling
then a loud groan.
"Mercury?" I whispered.
"Rrrraaaaarrree, I'm going to get that girl!" I heard it growl. I held my breath.
It wasn't more than three feet away from me. I heard it get up then
it was quiet except for its loud breathing. What was it waiting for?
Please move; please move. Just go away! It was too close for comfort. To
my dismay the
fog was starting to clear. Great job, Mercury! Then I saw it. It was a big
blue and white bear with claws an inch long. After further expectation its
faced looked also smashed in. What kind of animal is this, anyway? The
bear turned to me, meeting my gaze. I stood frozen.
"Mercury!" but it only came out as a squeak. This is 'not' good! I started
to back away. But only ended up hitting the bed frame. The bear glared at
me then with lightening quick movements he lunged at me. I covered my
eyes knowing that I was going to get a major slashing. But then I felt
something unfamiliar yet 'very' familiar put it's arms underneath me and
carry me off. I gasped as we fell onto another mattress. Bouncing up and
down from the impact of the fall. I opened my eyes to see a white Domingo
mask.
"Tuxedo Mask." I breathed. How could this be happening? He was gone...for
so long and now he just reappears!
Tuxedo Mask nodded.
"Excuse me! But can you two tell me WHAT IS GOING ON?" demanded Jupiter.
I blushed and got off the bed, "What took you so long?"
"We're here now, Meat-" Venus jabbed Mars in the ribs.
"Where's that yomma anyway? What's the big emergency?" asked Venus.
I looked around and sure enough it was nowhere in sight and neither was
Tuxedo Mask.
"He was here a minute ago..." something wasn't right, "Where's Mercury?"
Then we heard a pound right above us.
"They're up stairs!" I yelled. We quickly dogged obstacles and ran up.
The whole room was filled with mattresses, with most of them on the floor,
with no frames. I found Mercury jumping off one bed and to the other
frantically trying to dodge the bear that kept trying to claw her.
"Jupiter Thunder Crash!" the bear temporarily covered with electricity
lay vibrating from the shock.
"Mercury! What do you think your doing, fighting that by yourself? You
could have gotten yourself killed." Yelled Mars as if Mercury was just a
young child.
Mercury was breathing heavily, "I'm sorry, but I couldn't find Sailor Moon
and I didn't want all the attention drawn on her when I couldn't see her."
"Well, I got its attention all right!" I shuddered.
"And Tux-boy's by the way!" put in Venus, winking at me.
My mouth dropped open.
Mercury's brow furrowed, "Tuxedo Mask? I thought he was gone."
"Well, he's back, surprise, surprise." Remarked Jupiter.
"Excuse me, but we have a yomma to take care of!" I shouted.
They all looked and me and laughed. "That's a first! Mars, isn't that
your line?" asked Jupiter. Mars nodded, smiling, then went back to the
problem at hand, "We have a yomma to dust!"
The bear by now was just starting to get up from its position on the
floor.
"Venus Crescent Beam, Smash!"
The yomma taken by surprise was damaged incredibly.
I then stepped in, "Moon Scepter Elimination!"
The yomma let out a high pinched scream and disincarnated.
I smiled victoriously, "Well, I say we deserve an Ice Cream
cone!"
All the girls groaned.
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Where had Tuxedo Mask come from? Were we all imagination it? I wish
someone could tell me! We were all enjoying our ice cream cones, me
especially, since it was my idea! I could feel the cold cement
underneath me as I sat on the side of the parking lot at the park.
It was dark out now, the streetlights were on, making the sky seem
brighter with it's glowing light.
"We should do this more often." Stated Mina. I smiled.
Mina was a lot like me. I guess that's what makes us such good friends.
She likes to do just about everything I like to. She's much stronger then I
am though, braver. I picked off the lint on my sleeve then looked back up
at the sky. It was a cool night with firefly's flying every where,
creating peaceful feeling.
"Amy, what were you doing at Annie's Furniture Store anyway?" I asked.
"I was doing research on the different prices of furniture for my assignment
in Algebra. It's very interesting..."
"Amy." I said cutting her off.
She giggled, "Right."
Amy is a smart, funny and wonderful caring person to be around. She used to
be very shy, well; she is 'still' shy but not 'as' shy. She even has a
boyfriend now, Greg.
"I wonder where Tuxedo Mask came from." Wondered Ray.
"Probably thin air." Remarked Lita.
I smiled, "Who knows. You know, come to think about it, Moonlight Knight
didn't show up."
"Ya, I thought of I that." Lita said then stuffed the rest of her ice cream
in her mouth.
That reminded me. I looked down at my melting ice cream and quickly ate
the rest before it melted and got my hand all sticky.
"Hey, does anybody want to go jogging with me tomorrow?"
I asked. It was a lot more fun when you had someone to talk to.
"Heck, I will!" I heard Lita say behind me.
Without turning I said, "Thanks!"
"What time?"
"Around six."
"In the morning?!"
"No! At night, silly! Jezz, morning? Are you nuts?!"
Lita laughed, "I didn't think so."
Ray grunted but I ignored her. Life wasn't too bad.
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"K.T., are you sure about that?" * * * "But I thought the men could take
care of this one! He promised!" * * * "But I haven't even talked to-" * * *
"Fine! But how am I going to do this with a broken arm?!" * * * "Oh, ya!
Just transform into Tuxedo Mask, huh?" * * * "Ya I know it's not your fault.
But just once...I would like to live a normal life!" * * * "I'm sorry, I
didn't mean it like that. I know you have a family." * * * "Okay, I'll take
care of it." * * * "What will you do in the mean time?" * * * "Okay, then
I'll meet you there." * * * "You and me both!" I hung up the phone. Life was
not easy at all! Ever since the war started my life has been owned by the government.
Everything I do is watched by them and directed by them! They
let me off for a couple weeks so my arm could heal from the last fight. And
now they put me back on another one! It hasn't even been three days yet!
I slammed my fist on the table. I was staying in a four star hotel in
Tokyo; 'They' had set it all up. I didn't even get a chance to talk to Serena.
I need to talk to her before I go! But how and what would I say? "I love you
but I won't see you again for another four years!"
Oh, that would be great! I remembered seeing her in the graveyard. What was
she doing there anyway? Didn't I hear something about her parents dieing?
She looked so beautiful, more beautiful then the last time saw her.
She still has a great figure, stunning blue eyes and that long silky hair,
still up in those buns. I'm glad she never changed her hair style, it would
be hard to recognize her. Besides, I think she looks gorgeous with them,
it makes her look very unique and...royal. Don't ask me why.
I got up to go take a shower. Why did she run away from me? Turning on
the water, I looked around for some soap. I didn't get around to asking
Andrew about Serena.
A lot has changed in Andrew. But he is still my best friend, no time can
change that.
I sighed and looked at myself in the mirror, "Have I changed 'that' much?"
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I was glad that it wasn't a Saturday, that way I wouldn't have to deal
with what I THOUGHT I saw! I sat slouched onto the white leather couch that
Lita gave me last year, it was a Christmas present. It was quite a sight
with the guys trying to get this big thing through the door! I laughed
in remembrance! Andrew looked hilarious trying to push that thing through,
then the look on his face when he knew it was stuck. The funny thing about
it was that the couch was only half way
through! They finely got it in though with one of the neighbors help.
He, fortunately had done it before.
I turned on the TV then switched the channels. I finely let it rest on the
news and 'lucky me' it had the report on the Furniture store attack. It
looks like only a few people were there that day so only a couple got
hurt.
I switched the channel but then decided to watch a movie. I got up and
went through our video case. I smiled when I came to "I Love Trouble",
it was one of my favorite! (An: Have you seen that movie? If you haven't
you've got to watch it, it's really cute! It has Julia Roberts and Nick
Nolte, although I don't think 'he' is cute or hansom at all but he's not
a bad actor.) I loaded it into the VCR then pushed play. I went into the
kitchen and popped some popcorn during the previews. I added sugar making-
sugar popcorn. I also grabbed a bag
of M&M's. Slouching onto the couch again I grabbed a blanket and snuggled
into it. The movie just started. Half way through the movie, I thought I
saw someone in the window. I pushed pause and got up off the couch. Coming
slowly closer to the window all I could see was the lamp lit street
outside. Looking down and around the window I saw nothing but bushes and
grass, no shadow. Then I saw headlights coming up, pulling into the driveway.
I sighed, knowing it was Sammy. I walked back into the kitchen and filled
up a sports bottle with water. Sammy came in through the garage door.
"Where were you?" I asked.
"Just out with some buddies."
I smiled, "Want to watch a movie?"
"Depends on what the movie is."
"I Love-"
"Need say no more. I think I'll finish that model airplane that I'm
doing."
I laughed, "Suit yourself. But you're missing out!"
"Goodnight, sis."
"Goodnight...SAMMY."
He groaned, "Don't call me that!"
I walked back into the living room and sat down pushing the play
button.
"Mmm..."
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I saw her though the window. I was hopping I could talk to her tonight.
She was sitting on the couch watching a movie that I didn't recognize. She
had a pink blanket wrapped around her with a bowl of popcorn on her lap;
She looked so cute.
I was about to jump down from the roof (I was sort of hanging upside down)
when she turned, I quickly got out of view. I didn't want her to think that
I was spying on her... even though I was. Her scared eyes looked around
the yard, had she seen me? I saw some headlights. Who is that? Thousands
of thoughts went through my mind on whom that could be. Finely the only
thing I could come up with was Sammy, that little brother she was always
complaining about. He should be around sixteen by now, old enough to
drive.
I sighed in relief.
I looked back in the living room only to see Serena's retreating form.
I can't talk to her now. I bit my lip trying to decide what to do.
Tomorrow, I'll talk to her tomorrow.
I jumped from the roof and headed back to the hotel.
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I opened my eyes to the morning sunlight. I must have fallen asleep on
the couch. I got up and trudged upstairs to the bathroom; I needed to take
a shower. Half way through my shower I heard Sammy pounding on the
door.
"What?!" I yelled.
"There's something beeping in your room!"
I gasped, "Not now!"
"I'll be out in a minute." Without finishing my shower I hopped out and
wrapped a towel around me. In seconds I was out the door.
"Hey, it's not like it's a life or death situation!" I looked back to see
him rubbing his nose. The door must have hit him when I ran out.
"Sorry!" I disappeared into my room.
"Moon, here!" It was Venus this time.
"There's an attack on Broadway!"
"What? The street?"
"No, the theater you idiot!"
"Sorry, but I can't always talk your langue!" I turned it off and
transformed.
I jumped gracefully out the window then ran at full speed towards
town.
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I ran up to the theater entrance. I could already hear Jupiter's
Lightening crisping the air, making me shiver. I hate lightening! I
followed the sounds to the main area. There were at least a hundred or
so seats. The whole room is black and maroon with the screen still
running "Dinosaurs", the new Disney movie that just came out. I had
been wanting to watch that movie! But right now defiantly wasn't the
time, besides, it was in the middle of it! I turned to see Jupiter
ready to throw another attack. "Jupiter Thunder Crash!" I flinched.
The yomma this time was in human form except he was...Dracula! Fangs
and everything. Great, just what we need! Dracula dodged Jupiter's
lightening and spun around to look at me.
I smiled, "I am Sailor Moon and in the name of the Moon, I will right
wrongs and triumph over evil, and you are the worst kind of evil!" I had
to sum it up, it was starting to get long.
"Hahaha, Sailor Moon! I will suck your energy dry!" Eeek, just like in
the movies! The Dracula appeared in front of me in a flash, hovering over
me ready to strike! I jumped back, doing a flip and landing in between a
row of seats.
"You will not get a way so easy, Sailor Moon!"
"You think so, huh?" I did another flip then landed near the screen. But
to my surprise Dracula stood behind me on the stage, his cape billowing
against the jungle back drop.
"Sailor Moon, watch out!" yelled Mars.
I stepped back when he smiled at me, showing off his fangs. I couldn't help
it any longer, I ran like there was no tomorrow! But then I felt Dracula
grab my waist from behind and before I knew it he had sunk his teeth into
my neck, draining my energy!
In a few second, I fell limp in his arms.
"Mars Fire Ignite!" Dracula let go imminently and I fell to the floor. At
least I 'would' have fell to the floor if someone hadn't picked me up.
I felt its warm arms surround me, holding me up against him, "Are you
alright, Sailor Moon?" I looked up to see Tuxedo Mask staring down at me
with concern. My head felt dizzy as I managed a slight nod.
"I'm sorry I didn't get here sooner, I should have been here!" I heard him
say. I tried to tell him it was all right but what came out was far from
that, it sounded more like a moan. He picked me up off the floor and into
his arms. I closed my eyes sleepily not able to keep them open any longer.
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"The scouts!" I sat up strait, a little too fast! My head was spinning
again so I laid my head down, resting my head on something soft. Soft?
Where was I? I thought I was in a middle of a battle! I opened my eyes
to find myself on one of the benches in the lobby of the theater.
"Mmm, how did I get here?" I moaned.
"Are you okay?"
Tuxedo Mask was walking toward me now with something in his hand. He
looked good, real good! A little older maybe, but still really hot!
He knelt down next to me and handed me a cup.
"It's water." He stated.
I drank it, feeling thirsty all of a sudden. "Thanks!"
He nodded. I gave him back the cup and he set it down on the floor.
"The scouts!" I shot out in alarm, remembering them once again.
"Your too weak to help them now! They can beat it, he's not that
strong."
I looked at him uneasily, "I thought you disappeared for life." When he
didn't say anything I went on, "The scouts and I thought you didn't
care anymore. That you just couldn't take the pressure. Of course, I
don't blame you. I'm sure saving me all the time can get rather tiring!"
He looked at me sharply, "Your wrong."
I got mad at his statement, "We're wrong?!" My voice rosé, "You just
left with no explanation! We never saw you again! You just left us and
you didn't care! Why care now?!"
"I always cared! You had Moonlight Knight didn't you?! I never left
you unprotected, Sailor Moon! Not for a minute!" his voice rosé.
I didn't know what to say. He knows Moonlight Knight! But how? I can't
believe this man!
"How do you now about Moonlight Knight?" I asked quietly.
"Who do you think put him there?"
"But..."
He turned away, "I never left you unprotected." He whispered.
"Where did you go?"
He looked at me again, "That will remain a secret, just as well as
my identity does!"
I swallowed. What is the matter with him? He seems so far away.
"I'm sorry." It was barley a whisper. I didn't think he would hear
it.
"You didn't do anything." He stated.
"But I judged you wrong, I should never have. I'm really sorry!" I
felt awful! How could I have accused him before...he could prove
himself. I had trusted him. And I could still trust him...but how
long would he stay? He left, would he leave again?
"Tuxedo Mask?" I asked timidly, "How long will you stay?"
He was quite for sometime, "My spirit will always protect you, Sailor Moon."
He then got up and left, disappearing through the doors.
A tear streaked down my face. Will I ever see you again? I turned to see
his cape that was still under me. It smelled like...roses! That same
smell reminded me of Darien. I cried harder into the cape, breathing in
the scent. I remembered Darien and the way he smelled when I sat next to
him or when I bumped into him.
Why did Tuxedo Mask smell so much like Darien? I let out a sob then as I
heard the sound of a dusted yomma.
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I walked home tired and spent from crying. When the scout saw me they
had pity on me and sent me home right away. Lita once again wanted to
come with me but I rejected her. I wasn't just walking home either I was
more like jumping from building to building. I was about to de-transform
into Serena again but realized that I hadn't changed from my towel to my
clothes before I transformed. Which would leave me in a towel wandering
the streets. I don't think so! I stayed as Sailor Moon and jumped home.
I slid into my window and quickly detransformed. I dressed into jeans and
a white t-shirt. I went down stair, starting to feel hunger pains from
not eating breakfast. I found some Cheerio's and poured myself a bowl of
it. I chomped down on my breakfast trying to decide what to do
today. Mina had let me off work so I could get some rest. But I didn't
want rest! No matter how warped out I was I didn't want to take a nap.
Maybe I should go on a walk! That would be nice. Just walk. I quickly
finished with that thought in mind. After doing my hair and putting some
sandals on I went out in search for the park.
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I sat down on a bench that looked out onto the lake. It was bright and
sunny out as the seagulls flew over it. How many times do I have to sit
alone? Now that I really think about it, most of the time I am alone. For
some reason I push everyone out of my life, only letting someone in if I
have too. I used to be so open with people, I could give a hello to someone
on the street and not be the slightest afraid that that person will hurt me.
But now...
I shifted my gaze to the couple in a rowboat not far off onto the lake. How
I wish that I could be me with someone I love! But who? Darien is...
I turned by head away from them, then stared at the grass only to see...
shoes? They were black and shinning from the sun. I let my gaze travel up
its black pants then his white dress shirt, the Mans left arm was in a
white sling. I wonder what happen to his arm. My mouth dropped open when
I met his face.
Oh...no...
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To Be Continued...
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Kay, end of chapter one, part a.
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Chapter: One
Author: Marie J.W.
Rated: PG
E-mail: mariejwchan@yahoo.com
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for you!
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"Lita, you don't have to go with me. Really!" I invited Lita over for
dinner and now she was trying to get me to let her come with me to the
grave.
"But, what if something happens to you. Seriously, what girl goes out alone
at night? It's not safe. It's better if you go in two's."
"Lita..." I complained, "Please, I 'need' to go there alone. Please, you
have to understand."
Lita gave me a doubtful look, "Serena, you know I'm only worried about you."
I gave her a soft smile, "I know you are but I think you also know I need to
go alone."
Lita gave a giving-in-sigh.
"Thanks, Lita. I'll see you tomorrow." I grabbed my blue jacket from the
closet. Then opened the door and headed out to my car.
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I passed the rows of gravestones. There must be so many sad people in
this world. I found my parents and smiled a sad smile. They meant so much
to me. They still do. We had wonderful times together. Mom was always trying
to get me to do my schoolwork while Dad made sure 'all' the guys stayed
away from me. I wonder what they would say about me now. They would
probably think I am too protective, everyone thinks I'm too protective.
"I hope you still remember me." I sighed and went to find Darien's grave.
Just as I was about to turn around I noticed someone else there. He was
wearing a black overcoat with the collar flipped up, covering his neck.
I usually never saw anyone out here this late. I wonder why he's here.
Could someone have died in the war, someone he loved. So...many sad people.
The man turned around slowly, I imagined that he could feel my gaze, and then
I saw his face and gasped. My heartbeat sped up and my throat tightened.
This can't be...I've got
to be imagining things! I couldn't look away. The Mans eyes seemed to look
into my soul, see my past, my faults, my fears. This can't be real!
I stumbled back, taking deep breaths. The Man then slowly started walking to
me.
"Serena?"
"No." I whispered, "No, he can't!" he was coming back to haunt me!
The Man sped up to a jog, "Serena!"
Then realizing that he was coming closer I turned, breaking off contact,
and ran.
"Hey, Meatball head! Where are you going?" I heard him yell.
"This is all a dream! This isn't real!" I breathed.
I could hear his feet pounding against the ground. I turned a corner then
felt my foot, get caught in a root.
I fell to the ground, my heart pumping a mile a minute. Then everything
went dark.
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"Serena...Serena...Meatball head, hey! Wake up." I heard a soft voice
through the fog.
"I'm dreaming." I heard myself say.
I heard him chuckle, "I don't think so."
I opened my eyes slowly to see fuzzy black. Then my vision became clearer.
I realized the black was actually a head of hair. Then I saw a pair of dark-
blue eyes. I moaned, "You look familiar."
"I should hope so."
The rest of his face became clear. I just stared at him with no thought.
But then he smiled, "I told you; you would be the first to see me when I
got back."
Then everything clicked, like in Cinderella when the clock struck midnight.
The dream was over and things were real once more.
"Aaahhhhh!" My eyes went wide. And I quickly reached out to grab the tree.
I pulled myself up and ran.
"Wait!"
But I couldn't wait. My feet wouldn't let me. I ran all the way to my car
and pulled on the door handle only to have it locked.
"Dang, not now!" I fumbled with the keys and pushed the button. Then hopped
in the car. I started the engine and spend off. I wasn't even afraid of
passing the speed limit. I got home in record time, not even taking the time
to park the car in the garage I ran to the door, once again fumbling with
the keys. When I got in I slammed the door behind me and locked it. Then
slid to the floor, my hands shaking.
"It was all a dream!" I laughed, "Ya, that's what was it, you were sleep
walking again." But then my laughter subsided and I was even more afraid.
"But what if it was real? What if Darien did come back to haunt me for all
the unearthly things I have done to him. For all the cruel teasing and..."
I didn't feel so good! I ran up stairs feeling sick. As soon as I got in my
room I locked that door and flopped on my bed. Then, not being able to take
it any more I broke out in sobs.
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I just stood there. I didn't know what I had done to make her run away
like that. Does she hate me that much? I had waited so long, so long. Just
to see her and now she runs off. I shook my head. What had I done? I walked
back to my black convertible and just sat there holding the steering wheel
with one hand. I think I need to talk to Andrew. Maybe he can straiten
things out. Andrew, it would be great to see him again. I started the car
and pulled out of the parking lot. It was good to be back in town.
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"I think I need a vacation. I mean, when I start having dreams that are...
so real. You just know you need a vacation. It's just not natural to see
and hear an old lo...crush. When was the last time I took a vacation, anyway?
I mean, your talking years! That's what it is, it used to be schoolwork but
now it's just all this stress, work and you know...all that stuff!" I breathed
a sigh, "Anyway, I'm sure it was all...nothing. Maybe I'm just over reacting.
Do you think? That could be it." As I stood babbling my fears to Mina I
stacked box after box into the closet. I had to do something or I just won't
do anything!
"Serena, I think you defiantly DO need a vacation. You've been working
too hard, you go to work every day, then you jog the rest of the day, then
you go to that cemetery. I know how much it means to you to go there but
maybe that's why your feeling the way you are."
Mina typed some numbers onto the computer. (She was doing the bills.) We are
in the back room-which is filled with shelves, boxes, filing cabinets and
desks.
"I can take care of the shop until you get back."
"No, no, no! It's nothing. I'm sure. I just needed to tell someone about it.
I just need to... eat more that's all. Ya, which could be another thing.
I haven't been eating as much as I used to." I picked up an order and scanned
my eyes over it, "Did you take care of the Callis's?"
"Yep, just last night."
I nodded. Just then, I heard a familiar jingling sound.
"I'll get that." I opened the door and found two women: one was obviously the mother.
"Welcome! May I help you?"
"Yes, I'm Samantha Carter and then is my daughter Kakay Carter, she's
getting married in a month and we need things for a reception."
"Oh, okay. Well, here's our catalogue if you want to look at it or if
you already know what you want, I can order it now."
"We'll look at this, thank you."
I nodded. The two Women sat down in two yellow and white soft chair. The
whole place was yellow and white. I smiled and went in the back to tell
Mina who was here.
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I stood in front of the arcade. Wow, this place brings back memories.
Last time I saw this place it was all bombed out. I guess they fixed it up.
I stepped in and looked around, it was the same. The video games and the
booths were all there. I half expected Serena to be at one of the video
games now. I shook my head and looked to see if Andrew was at the counter.
He was, he looked...pale. What is the matter with him? He was staring at me,
his mouth wide open and white as a ghost.
"Andrew, are you okay? You look like you going to pass out." And he did. No,
I mean he literally did. He just dropped. I ran behind the counter and
sure enough, he had, well, fainted. I guess being gone for two years can
have their affects. With one arm I picked Andrew up and carried him over
to a booth, not the easiest thing since my left arm is in a sling. I then
went to get some water but when I came back he was already awake.
"Darien...?"
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Work was good today. We got two new clients. Mmm, I love weddings! I
decided to drop in on Andrew to see how he was doing. I hadn't seen him
in two weeks. Like I said I don't spend much time with them. I walked up
to the counter to see Kate Linda there instead.
"Where's Andrew? Is he feeling okay?"
"Um, well. An old buddy of his showed up and so he decided to take the day
off."
"He left you in charge?!" You see Andrew never leaves Kate in charge because
she always ends up breaking something or forgetting orders.
"Um, ya! He did, didn't he?"
And I thought I was a ditz.
"When do you think he will be back?"
"I don't know. He didn't say. He was in a really good mood though."
I sat there confused, "What old friend?"
"I don't know. But he was really cute! Wow, talk about a perfect body!"
"Well, okay. Um...tell him that I stopped by to say 'hi'..." then I said
under my breath, "If you can remember, that is."
"Oh, definitely!" she smiled, not in the least detecting that last
part.
I left. Wow, an old friend? I guess.
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I fell into the usual routine as I started my jog through the park. The
birds were chirping, I imagine saying their 'Goodnights'. The sun was going
down over the water to my left. The pond looked beautiful during this time
of the day.
I had been jogging for at least an hour when I heard my communicator goes
off.
"Serena, here! What's up?" I asked Amy.
"There's a yomma here at the Annie's Furniture Store. I need help."
"Kay." I turned it off and headed toward main-street.
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"Mercury Bubbles...Blast!" was the first thing I heard when I ran in.
Great, now how was I supposed to see where the thing is? I took several
cautious steps. Why did Mercury always seem do this at the most unwanted
times?! I couldn't even see where I was going! I bumped into what I guessed
was a chair. It bumped against my legs a number of times; a rocking chair.
I sighed then listened for any sounds of life. I could hear a soft moan,
I couldn't tell if it was the yomma or one of the scouts. Deciding not to
take any chances I made my way through the fog with small steps. I tried not
to trip over anything. Then I felt something soft that was blocking my path.
I let out a light laugh; it was a bed. I smiled then crawled on. Mmm, it
would be nice just to fall asleep right here. I heard the sound of rustling
then a loud groan.
"Mercury?" I whispered.
"Rrrraaaaarrree, I'm going to get that girl!" I heard it growl. I held my breath.
It wasn't more than three feet away from me. I heard it get up then
it was quiet except for its loud breathing. What was it waiting for?
Please move; please move. Just go away! It was too close for comfort. To
my dismay the
fog was starting to clear. Great job, Mercury! Then I saw it. It was a big
blue and white bear with claws an inch long. After further expectation its
faced looked also smashed in. What kind of animal is this, anyway? The
bear turned to me, meeting my gaze. I stood frozen.
"Mercury!" but it only came out as a squeak. This is 'not' good! I started
to back away. But only ended up hitting the bed frame. The bear glared at
me then with lightening quick movements he lunged at me. I covered my
eyes knowing that I was going to get a major slashing. But then I felt
something unfamiliar yet 'very' familiar put it's arms underneath me and
carry me off. I gasped as we fell onto another mattress. Bouncing up and
down from the impact of the fall. I opened my eyes to see a white Domingo
mask.
"Tuxedo Mask." I breathed. How could this be happening? He was gone...for
so long and now he just reappears!
Tuxedo Mask nodded.
"Excuse me! But can you two tell me WHAT IS GOING ON?" demanded Jupiter.
I blushed and got off the bed, "What took you so long?"
"We're here now, Meat-" Venus jabbed Mars in the ribs.
"Where's that yomma anyway? What's the big emergency?" asked Venus.
I looked around and sure enough it was nowhere in sight and neither was
Tuxedo Mask.
"He was here a minute ago..." something wasn't right, "Where's Mercury?"
Then we heard a pound right above us.
"They're up stairs!" I yelled. We quickly dogged obstacles and ran up.
The whole room was filled with mattresses, with most of them on the floor,
with no frames. I found Mercury jumping off one bed and to the other
frantically trying to dodge the bear that kept trying to claw her.
"Jupiter Thunder Crash!" the bear temporarily covered with electricity
lay vibrating from the shock.
"Mercury! What do you think your doing, fighting that by yourself? You
could have gotten yourself killed." Yelled Mars as if Mercury was just a
young child.
Mercury was breathing heavily, "I'm sorry, but I couldn't find Sailor Moon
and I didn't want all the attention drawn on her when I couldn't see her."
"Well, I got its attention all right!" I shuddered.
"And Tux-boy's by the way!" put in Venus, winking at me.
My mouth dropped open.
Mercury's brow furrowed, "Tuxedo Mask? I thought he was gone."
"Well, he's back, surprise, surprise." Remarked Jupiter.
"Excuse me, but we have a yomma to take care of!" I shouted.
They all looked and me and laughed. "That's a first! Mars, isn't that
your line?" asked Jupiter. Mars nodded, smiling, then went back to the
problem at hand, "We have a yomma to dust!"
The bear by now was just starting to get up from its position on the
floor.
"Venus Crescent Beam, Smash!"
The yomma taken by surprise was damaged incredibly.
I then stepped in, "Moon Scepter Elimination!"
The yomma let out a high pinched scream and disincarnated.
I smiled victoriously, "Well, I say we deserve an Ice Cream
cone!"
All the girls groaned.
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Where had Tuxedo Mask come from? Were we all imagination it? I wish
someone could tell me! We were all enjoying our ice cream cones, me
especially, since it was my idea! I could feel the cold cement
underneath me as I sat on the side of the parking lot at the park.
It was dark out now, the streetlights were on, making the sky seem
brighter with it's glowing light.
"We should do this more often." Stated Mina. I smiled.
Mina was a lot like me. I guess that's what makes us such good friends.
She likes to do just about everything I like to. She's much stronger then I
am though, braver. I picked off the lint on my sleeve then looked back up
at the sky. It was a cool night with firefly's flying every where,
creating peaceful feeling.
"Amy, what were you doing at Annie's Furniture Store anyway?" I asked.
"I was doing research on the different prices of furniture for my assignment
in Algebra. It's very interesting..."
"Amy." I said cutting her off.
She giggled, "Right."
Amy is a smart, funny and wonderful caring person to be around. She used to
be very shy, well; she is 'still' shy but not 'as' shy. She even has a
boyfriend now, Greg.
"I wonder where Tuxedo Mask came from." Wondered Ray.
"Probably thin air." Remarked Lita.
I smiled, "Who knows. You know, come to think about it, Moonlight Knight
didn't show up."
"Ya, I thought of I that." Lita said then stuffed the rest of her ice cream
in her mouth.
That reminded me. I looked down at my melting ice cream and quickly ate
the rest before it melted and got my hand all sticky.
"Hey, does anybody want to go jogging with me tomorrow?"
I asked. It was a lot more fun when you had someone to talk to.
"Heck, I will!" I heard Lita say behind me.
Without turning I said, "Thanks!"
"What time?"
"Around six."
"In the morning?!"
"No! At night, silly! Jezz, morning? Are you nuts?!"
Lita laughed, "I didn't think so."
Ray grunted but I ignored her. Life wasn't too bad.
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"K.T., are you sure about that?" * * * "But I thought the men could take
care of this one! He promised!" * * * "But I haven't even talked to-" * * *
"Fine! But how am I going to do this with a broken arm?!" * * * "Oh, ya!
Just transform into Tuxedo Mask, huh?" * * * "Ya I know it's not your fault.
But just once...I would like to live a normal life!" * * * "I'm sorry, I
didn't mean it like that. I know you have a family." * * * "Okay, I'll take
care of it." * * * "What will you do in the mean time?" * * * "Okay, then
I'll meet you there." * * * "You and me both!" I hung up the phone. Life was
not easy at all! Ever since the war started my life has been owned by the government.
Everything I do is watched by them and directed by them! They
let me off for a couple weeks so my arm could heal from the last fight. And
now they put me back on another one! It hasn't even been three days yet!
I slammed my fist on the table. I was staying in a four star hotel in
Tokyo; 'They' had set it all up. I didn't even get a chance to talk to Serena.
I need to talk to her before I go! But how and what would I say? "I love you
but I won't see you again for another four years!"
Oh, that would be great! I remembered seeing her in the graveyard. What was
she doing there anyway? Didn't I hear something about her parents dieing?
She looked so beautiful, more beautiful then the last time saw her.
She still has a great figure, stunning blue eyes and that long silky hair,
still up in those buns. I'm glad she never changed her hair style, it would
be hard to recognize her. Besides, I think she looks gorgeous with them,
it makes her look very unique and...royal. Don't ask me why.
I got up to go take a shower. Why did she run away from me? Turning on
the water, I looked around for some soap. I didn't get around to asking
Andrew about Serena.
A lot has changed in Andrew. But he is still my best friend, no time can
change that.
I sighed and looked at myself in the mirror, "Have I changed 'that' much?"
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I was glad that it wasn't a Saturday, that way I wouldn't have to deal
with what I THOUGHT I saw! I sat slouched onto the white leather couch that
Lita gave me last year, it was a Christmas present. It was quite a sight
with the guys trying to get this big thing through the door! I laughed
in remembrance! Andrew looked hilarious trying to push that thing through,
then the look on his face when he knew it was stuck. The funny thing about
it was that the couch was only half way
through! They finely got it in though with one of the neighbors help.
He, fortunately had done it before.
I turned on the TV then switched the channels. I finely let it rest on the
news and 'lucky me' it had the report on the Furniture store attack. It
looks like only a few people were there that day so only a couple got
hurt.
I switched the channel but then decided to watch a movie. I got up and
went through our video case. I smiled when I came to "I Love Trouble",
it was one of my favorite! (An: Have you seen that movie? If you haven't
you've got to watch it, it's really cute! It has Julia Roberts and Nick
Nolte, although I don't think 'he' is cute or hansom at all but he's not
a bad actor.) I loaded it into the VCR then pushed play. I went into the
kitchen and popped some popcorn during the previews. I added sugar making-
sugar popcorn. I also grabbed a bag
of M&M's. Slouching onto the couch again I grabbed a blanket and snuggled
into it. The movie just started. Half way through the movie, I thought I
saw someone in the window. I pushed pause and got up off the couch. Coming
slowly closer to the window all I could see was the lamp lit street
outside. Looking down and around the window I saw nothing but bushes and
grass, no shadow. Then I saw headlights coming up, pulling into the driveway.
I sighed, knowing it was Sammy. I walked back into the kitchen and filled
up a sports bottle with water. Sammy came in through the garage door.
"Where were you?" I asked.
"Just out with some buddies."
I smiled, "Want to watch a movie?"
"Depends on what the movie is."
"I Love-"
"Need say no more. I think I'll finish that model airplane that I'm
doing."
I laughed, "Suit yourself. But you're missing out!"
"Goodnight, sis."
"Goodnight...SAMMY."
He groaned, "Don't call me that!"
I walked back into the living room and sat down pushing the play
button.
"Mmm..."
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I saw her though the window. I was hopping I could talk to her tonight.
She was sitting on the couch watching a movie that I didn't recognize. She
had a pink blanket wrapped around her with a bowl of popcorn on her lap;
She looked so cute.
I was about to jump down from the roof (I was sort of hanging upside down)
when she turned, I quickly got out of view. I didn't want her to think that
I was spying on her... even though I was. Her scared eyes looked around
the yard, had she seen me? I saw some headlights. Who is that? Thousands
of thoughts went through my mind on whom that could be. Finely the only
thing I could come up with was Sammy, that little brother she was always
complaining about. He should be around sixteen by now, old enough to
drive.
I sighed in relief.
I looked back in the living room only to see Serena's retreating form.
I can't talk to her now. I bit my lip trying to decide what to do.
Tomorrow, I'll talk to her tomorrow.
I jumped from the roof and headed back to the hotel.
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I opened my eyes to the morning sunlight. I must have fallen asleep on
the couch. I got up and trudged upstairs to the bathroom; I needed to take
a shower. Half way through my shower I heard Sammy pounding on the
door.
"What?!" I yelled.
"There's something beeping in your room!"
I gasped, "Not now!"
"I'll be out in a minute." Without finishing my shower I hopped out and
wrapped a towel around me. In seconds I was out the door.
"Hey, it's not like it's a life or death situation!" I looked back to see
him rubbing his nose. The door must have hit him when I ran out.
"Sorry!" I disappeared into my room.
"Moon, here!" It was Venus this time.
"There's an attack on Broadway!"
"What? The street?"
"No, the theater you idiot!"
"Sorry, but I can't always talk your langue!" I turned it off and
transformed.
I jumped gracefully out the window then ran at full speed towards
town.
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I ran up to the theater entrance. I could already hear Jupiter's
Lightening crisping the air, making me shiver. I hate lightening! I
followed the sounds to the main area. There were at least a hundred or
so seats. The whole room is black and maroon with the screen still
running "Dinosaurs", the new Disney movie that just came out. I had
been wanting to watch that movie! But right now defiantly wasn't the
time, besides, it was in the middle of it! I turned to see Jupiter
ready to throw another attack. "Jupiter Thunder Crash!" I flinched.
The yomma this time was in human form except he was...Dracula! Fangs
and everything. Great, just what we need! Dracula dodged Jupiter's
lightening and spun around to look at me.
I smiled, "I am Sailor Moon and in the name of the Moon, I will right
wrongs and triumph over evil, and you are the worst kind of evil!" I had
to sum it up, it was starting to get long.
"Hahaha, Sailor Moon! I will suck your energy dry!" Eeek, just like in
the movies! The Dracula appeared in front of me in a flash, hovering over
me ready to strike! I jumped back, doing a flip and landing in between a
row of seats.
"You will not get a way so easy, Sailor Moon!"
"You think so, huh?" I did another flip then landed near the screen. But
to my surprise Dracula stood behind me on the stage, his cape billowing
against the jungle back drop.
"Sailor Moon, watch out!" yelled Mars.
I stepped back when he smiled at me, showing off his fangs. I couldn't help
it any longer, I ran like there was no tomorrow! But then I felt Dracula
grab my waist from behind and before I knew it he had sunk his teeth into
my neck, draining my energy!
In a few second, I fell limp in his arms.
"Mars Fire Ignite!" Dracula let go imminently and I fell to the floor. At
least I 'would' have fell to the floor if someone hadn't picked me up.
I felt its warm arms surround me, holding me up against him, "Are you
alright, Sailor Moon?" I looked up to see Tuxedo Mask staring down at me
with concern. My head felt dizzy as I managed a slight nod.
"I'm sorry I didn't get here sooner, I should have been here!" I heard him
say. I tried to tell him it was all right but what came out was far from
that, it sounded more like a moan. He picked me up off the floor and into
his arms. I closed my eyes sleepily not able to keep them open any longer.
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"The scouts!" I sat up strait, a little too fast! My head was spinning
again so I laid my head down, resting my head on something soft. Soft?
Where was I? I thought I was in a middle of a battle! I opened my eyes
to find myself on one of the benches in the lobby of the theater.
"Mmm, how did I get here?" I moaned.
"Are you okay?"
Tuxedo Mask was walking toward me now with something in his hand. He
looked good, real good! A little older maybe, but still really hot!
He knelt down next to me and handed me a cup.
"It's water." He stated.
I drank it, feeling thirsty all of a sudden. "Thanks!"
He nodded. I gave him back the cup and he set it down on the floor.
"The scouts!" I shot out in alarm, remembering them once again.
"Your too weak to help them now! They can beat it, he's not that
strong."
I looked at him uneasily, "I thought you disappeared for life." When he
didn't say anything I went on, "The scouts and I thought you didn't
care anymore. That you just couldn't take the pressure. Of course, I
don't blame you. I'm sure saving me all the time can get rather tiring!"
He looked at me sharply, "Your wrong."
I got mad at his statement, "We're wrong?!" My voice rosé, "You just
left with no explanation! We never saw you again! You just left us and
you didn't care! Why care now?!"
"I always cared! You had Moonlight Knight didn't you?! I never left
you unprotected, Sailor Moon! Not for a minute!" his voice rosé.
I didn't know what to say. He knows Moonlight Knight! But how? I can't
believe this man!
"How do you now about Moonlight Knight?" I asked quietly.
"Who do you think put him there?"
"But..."
He turned away, "I never left you unprotected." He whispered.
"Where did you go?"
He looked at me again, "That will remain a secret, just as well as
my identity does!"
I swallowed. What is the matter with him? He seems so far away.
"I'm sorry." It was barley a whisper. I didn't think he would hear
it.
"You didn't do anything." He stated.
"But I judged you wrong, I should never have. I'm really sorry!" I
felt awful! How could I have accused him before...he could prove
himself. I had trusted him. And I could still trust him...but how
long would he stay? He left, would he leave again?
"Tuxedo Mask?" I asked timidly, "How long will you stay?"
He was quite for sometime, "My spirit will always protect you, Sailor Moon."
He then got up and left, disappearing through the doors.
A tear streaked down my face. Will I ever see you again? I turned to see
his cape that was still under me. It smelled like...roses! That same
smell reminded me of Darien. I cried harder into the cape, breathing in
the scent. I remembered Darien and the way he smelled when I sat next to
him or when I bumped into him.
Why did Tuxedo Mask smell so much like Darien? I let out a sob then as I
heard the sound of a dusted yomma.
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I walked home tired and spent from crying. When the scout saw me they
had pity on me and sent me home right away. Lita once again wanted to
come with me but I rejected her. I wasn't just walking home either I was
more like jumping from building to building. I was about to de-transform
into Serena again but realized that I hadn't changed from my towel to my
clothes before I transformed. Which would leave me in a towel wandering
the streets. I don't think so! I stayed as Sailor Moon and jumped home.
I slid into my window and quickly detransformed. I dressed into jeans and
a white t-shirt. I went down stair, starting to feel hunger pains from
not eating breakfast. I found some Cheerio's and poured myself a bowl of
it. I chomped down on my breakfast trying to decide what to do
today. Mina had let me off work so I could get some rest. But I didn't
want rest! No matter how warped out I was I didn't want to take a nap.
Maybe I should go on a walk! That would be nice. Just walk. I quickly
finished with that thought in mind. After doing my hair and putting some
sandals on I went out in search for the park.
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I sat down on a bench that looked out onto the lake. It was bright and
sunny out as the seagulls flew over it. How many times do I have to sit
alone? Now that I really think about it, most of the time I am alone. For
some reason I push everyone out of my life, only letting someone in if I
have too. I used to be so open with people, I could give a hello to someone
on the street and not be the slightest afraid that that person will hurt me.
But now...
I shifted my gaze to the couple in a rowboat not far off onto the lake. How
I wish that I could be me with someone I love! But who? Darien is...
I turned by head away from them, then stared at the grass only to see...
shoes? They were black and shinning from the sun. I let my gaze travel up
its black pants then his white dress shirt, the Mans left arm was in a
white sling. I wonder what happen to his arm. My mouth dropped open when
I met his face.
Oh...no...
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To Be Continued...
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Kay, end of chapter one, part a.
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