Title: "I'm Bringing You With Me!"
Author: Marie J.W.
Chapter: Two
Rated: PG
E-mail: mariejwchan@yahoo.com
Looks like this isn't going to take as long as I thought. I like the
story how it is, it just needed a little clean up job. So, read on!
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He was tan, with is dark mysterious blue eyes while his black hair
shone in the sunlight. He looked older...but still very recognizable.
"Hey, Meatball head!"
I inched away closing my eyes then opening them again to see if I was
dreaming; I wasn't! He had come to haunt me even in broad daylight! I
jumped off the bench and ran.
"Oh, no you don't!" I heard Darien's spirit say behind me. This is NOT happening!
This isn't real, this isn't real, this isn't real...then why
are you running?! I turned back to see him nearing me! I'm gonna die!
"Lita! Mina! Somebody help!" I yelled. My heart was beating so fast that
I could hear it. I could jump into the lake, maybe ghosts can't swim. I'm
NOT going to take that chance! Then to my dismay I felt his arm wrap around
my waist and
pull me to the ground. I fell with a "Humph!" still with his arm wrapped
around me. Wait a minute, in his arms? Ghosts don't have bodies! On no! It
must be some kind of curse! I'm cursed! I breathed deeply trying to regain
some logic. Closing my eyes tight I turned around to face him. Then opening
my eyes
slowly I saw Darien breathing just as deeply as I was.
"Jezz, you run fast!" he breathed.
"I'm cursed! This can't be happening!" I tried to struggle out of his grasp
but he wouldn't let me! "Let me go or I'll have Ray condemn you to where
you came from!"
He looked at me confused, "Are you okay?"
"Huh?" Now I was confused, he cares how I am? This is even better than
real life!
"Serena, I don't know what gotten into you but I wish you would stop
running away! It's getting tiring!"
"Okay, I won't run away but just don't take me to your master!"
"What are you talking about?!" he was starting to look worried now. His
bangs fell over his forehead, I had this strange urge to comb them back.
"I don't want to die! Please give me more time!" I cried.
"Serena," he relaxed his grip around my waist, "I'm not going to kill you!
What are you talking about?"
I pulled my head away from him, "Your dead, I'm so sorry for all the
bad things I said and did to you! Really, I promise I will never ever
do that again!"
"Dead?" he then started laughing, "Serena, I'm not dead! I'm as much alive
as you are! Why would you think I'm dead?"
What! Not dead? This is real. My thoughts began to slow down, this is so
weird! How can this happen? Darien not dead, but his...
"But your gravestone!"
"What gravestone?"
"Your grave stone! The one I've been going to see for two years!" I
started yelling.
"I don't know what you're talking about but Serena, do I feel dead to
you?"
I thought about it, "No..."
"Good, now I'm going to let you go and I want you to stay right here." He informed.
I nodded so he let go. I sat up and so did he, he started running his
fingers through his hair nervously. Wow, he looks good! Wait a minute!
I've been going to his grave for two years and he's not dead! When was he
going to tell me this?
Where did he go? He just leaves with out telling a soul! He didn't even
tell Andrew! What is the matter with him?
"You jerk! What is the matter with you?!" I yelled.
"What?!" he looked taken back.
"You just up and left without so much as a postcard to Andrew! I thought
you two were best friends! What happened to you? I thought you were dead,
we all thought you were dead!"
"What? Look, why would you think I was dead. I told you I would come
back, remember?"
"You said that alright! Did you think we were all going to wait around for
you to come out of your grave or something?"
I couldn't believe that he would do this to me. All this time I thought he
was dead! I thought I had lost him! Now, he just shows up!
"Serena, can you listen to me?" he asked, "Please?"
"Fine, you have five seconds!"
"Thanks." He took a deep breath, "I didn't just leave, and I fought in the
war, then as soon as it was done... Well, the government thought they needed
me. I've been working for them ever since I met this guy named K.T., I met
him during the war. I guess you could say we've been saving this countries
butt for two years now."
"Are you done? Because that is the stupidest excuse I've ever heard!
Andrew wouldn't even believe you!"
"He believes me!"
"What?"
"I've already talked to him." I couldn't believe what he was saying. None
of this made any sense. Why would the government want Darien Chiba, an
ordinary guy? Other then having a black belt, what makes him so different?
Why is
he telling me this anyway? We weren't even friends before he left.
I shook my head then got up, "I'm sure you have plenty of other friends you
need to talk to. I'm sure Ray would like to know that you're in town." I
said calmly.
He stood up next to me, "Serena, I know we were never really good friends
or anything."
"Enemies." I stated.
"Right, but we don't have to be. I would like to be your friend."
"What?" I whispered.
"I said-"
"I heard what you said. Why?"
"Because I've thought a lot about you. And I realize now that I value you
more as a friend then an enemy."
I smiled. He wants to be friends! I looked him in the eye, "Jerk!"
"Serena-"
"Your not going to disappear, are you? If we're going to be friends you
can't just take off."
He frowned, "Serena, I can't stay. I have to go back tomorrow."
"Oh," my face fell, "And just when you were starting to call me Serena."
"I'm sorry!"
I nodded, "I'll see you around. Maybe at the arcade." I turned around and
headed home. He's alive and leaving...
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I fell on my bed crying! I hurt so badly! Darien is alive! And I didn't
even know it! Oh, how I've missed him! And now he's here and I don't know
what to do. What am I going to do? I can't just tell him I'm in love with
him! He would just think me a fool! Waiting all these years...just for him.
Life is so cruel!
Maybe I should have died that day. Things would work out much better and
I wouldn't be hurting so much now! That day I should have died...
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I ran into the arcade, trying to escape from the bombs that were being
shot down. I could hear children screaming, Mother's yelling for their
loved ones and men shouting. Buildings crashed down before my eyes!
Fire blazing!
I hid in the employ's lounge in the back. Sitting up against a corner.
I was scared and alone. I didn't know where the scouts were or Luna for
that matter. I could still hear loud crashes and the deafening bombs
hitting the ground. The floor shook beneath me, the sound of the impact
ringing in my ears. I whimpered in the darkness. The arcade was deserted,
Andrew wasn't there because he
was out there... fighting for this country along side Darien and Dad.
I was left alone.
Mom had joined the several nurses out there, taking care of the wounded.
And who knew where Sammy had gone. I couldn't find him anywhere!
The floor bounced beneath me. I screamed and put my head between my legs!
Then I felt it! I looked up to see the wall cracking. I knew it was going
to fall!
"I don't want to die! I don't want to die!" I repeated.
But the ceiling didn't listen; it fell right over me! I felt the weight of
the wood, insulation and sheetrock fall on my back. Black out.
I woke up to the muffled sounds of a siren. Opening my eyes, all was dark.
I hadn't died! I breathed in the dust and coughed several times as it fought
to fill my lunges! I tried to move a piece of wood but it wouldn't move! I
began to cry. I was going to be stuck in here forever!
Then I felt the boards lift; I felt like I could breath again!
The first thing I saw was white satin.
"Don't cry, you safe!" I immediately recognized him as Moonlight Knight.
He picked me up into his arms and carried me home. I had no idea how he
knew
but he did! I lived...
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If that ceiling had killed me I wouldn't be here! I wouldn't be here to
realize Darien is alive and well, except for his arm, and to realize indeed
I am a fool for loving him! He could never care for me! Never. Not how I want
to him too. It would be too much! If he cared he would have called, sent me
a note or something! Telling me he was alive! But he didn't, he forgot me
until now. I knew he would, I don't know why it should come as a surprise.
I sat up and wipe my red eyes. It's no use crying over this now! Just face
your destiny as a loner. For you will forever be alone...
Serena Tsukino. Remember that!
I went into the bathroom and whipped my face with a wet towel. Feeling a 'little'
better I grabbed the phone and decided to call Mina at work and see
how things were going. I will not let Darien Chiba get to me!
"Ring, ring, ring, rin-"
"This Sailor V's Wedding Shop, can I help you?"
"Mina, it's me, Serena!" I said, sounding as cheerful as I could.
"Hey, you're supposed to be resting!"
"I know! How's everything going?"
"So, so. There's not very much business today. But it should pickup.
What
are you doing?"
"Just resting like you said." I am not going to tell her about the
incident at the park! It's too fresh right now! Besides, I rather be
alone right now...
"Good, and you get plenty of it! I'll see you tomorrow, kay?"
"All right. Bye."
"Click." I hung up the phone, not feeling any better. Andrew! I jumped
off the bed and ran out the door. That's exactly who I need to see!
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I ran all the way there and stood breathless in front of Andrew, who
was patient enough to wait until I could talk.
"Andrew! I need to talk you about something..."
"Sure, what is, lay it on me!" He chirped.
I stared at him. This was not the Andrew that I saw last week! This was
the old Andrew that I knew! This...how? I shook my head.
"I'm glad you're in a good mood!"
"Here, I'll get you a shake while you sit down, then you can tell me all
about it!" he turned and left. I couldn't help but smile! I sat down and
waited for him to come back.
"So, what do you need?" I drank down half of the shake before starting.
"You saw Darien, didn't you?"
"You met him?! That's great!"
I nodded then went on, "What do you think of him?"
"He's the same old Darien. Why? Did he do something to you?" his brow
furrowed.
"Oh, no! We're sort of friends now but he's the same Darien all right.
You know he's leaving though, don't you?"
"Ya, I wish he could stay but that would be selfish."
"Selfish! He's the one that is selfish! He didn't even write, Andrew!
Have you forgotten? He's been alive all this time and you think YOU'RE
selfish! The jerk! I can't believe him and his...grrrr!" I vented my
frustration out to Andrew.
"Well, we don't know what he's been through."
"But I thought you talk to him."
"I did but Darien just doesn't talk all the bad things, all the hurtful
things that happen to him. But as far as I know he doesn't have much of
a choice to stay."
"Ya, that government thing. Do you really believe that?"
"Sure, he wouldn't lie to me, Serena. I know him too well for that."
"You don't know him at all, Andrew! He's been gone for four years!" I
yelled.
"Serena," he said seriously, "Darien, IS my friend; just as much as you
are. He may have his draw back but he wouldn't lie to me!"
Giving in I sighed, "I'm sorry, Andrew! I just am so fête up with him! I
just wish he had...wrote or something." I said for what? The third time.
"It's okay. I'm sure things will work out between you...what ever that is."
He smiled reassuringly.
"Thanks, Andrew!" I smiled back, "Hey, how about another shake!"
"Come'in right up!"
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I lay in bed watching Luna snore. How can she sleep at this time of the
night? It's only around nine-thirty. I flipped through the Women's Magazine.
I didn't really find anything interesting. The lamp at the side of my bed
let off a light glow that barely filled my room. I put down the magazine
then pulled my legs up to my chest. Laying my head on my knees I wondered
what Darien was doing right now.
"He's probably out saving the world!" I joked. Luna rolled over on her
back still snoring. I let out a light laugh; she looked so cute. I heard
the front door shut, then heavy footsteps coming up the stairs. He pasted
my room then shut his own door. I don't even know where he takes off too
any more. Should I ask him about it? I know Mom and Dad would. They would
never let him in or out of the house without an interview on where he was
going. I know I couldn't do any of that to him. We are too much of brother
and sister it would be hard to act as a parent to him now. I wasn't tired
and I didn't feel like talking to the scouts right now. Luna was not any
help. I looked down at the cat and got a wicked idea. Should I? Naw, not
unless I want to be cat clawed.
I gigged then was shot with another idea. Why didn't I think of that before?
I picked up the phone and dialed.
"I hope she's awake!"
The phone rang six times before someone picked up.
"Hello, Gardener Residents!"
"Hi. This is Serena, can I talk to-"
"Molly! Serena's on the phone!" I heard her yell, than to me, "She'll be here
in a minute."
I waited for a few seconds then the sweet sound of Molly's voice filled
the phone, "Hey, Serena. You haven't called in awhile!"
"Guilty as charged but it's not like you've made any attempts!"
She laughed, "All right, we're even! But I've been busy."
"Ya, I know! With 'Melvin'!" Molly and Melvin are engaged. And it is about
time too. Those two have been together for years! Melvin did go off to war
but was let off because of getting really sick in the middle of it. Melvin
said it was caused my something in the air, I don't remember what it's
called.
I could hear her giggling over the phone, "Sorry. So, what up?"
"Or, what's down. Guess who I bumped into today."
"Um, Ms. Haruna?"
"No way! It was Darien, back from the grave!"
"Right! That would be amazing!"
"I'm not kidding! I really saw him!"
"..."
"Hey? Are you there?"
"Serena that's not funny! He's dead!"
"He's alive, I'm telling ya!"
"..."
"Molly? Hello, are you there?"
"..."
"Moll?"
"..." Then I heard the sound of a thump.
"MOLLY! Are you all right! Molly!" I heard someone grabbing the
retriever.
"Serena? What did you say? Molly just fainted!"
"What!"
"Can you call back? I can't get her to wake up."
"Uh, sure...but will she be alright?"
"I think so, goodnight, Serena."
"Goodnight. Bye." I hung up the phone. Well, that was short. I hope
Molly is okay. Maybe I should have broken it to her gently!
"Serena, what are you doing? Do you have any idea what time it is?" asked a
half asleep Luna.
"Yes, I do know what time it is and I think your crazy to be sleeping!"
"I'm crazy! You just made Molly faint! I have better ears then you realize."
"Well, I'm bored!" I complained.
"So, Darien's alive?"
Oh, no! She heard. I didn't want to go into this with her right now.
"Ya, and Tuxedo Mask if you don't already know."
"No. I didn't know. When were you going to tell me?"
I giggled, "Hopefully never."
Luna shook her head, "I'll talk to you when I'm more a wake!" She then
snuggled into the blankets and fell back to sleep, "You have a lot of
explaining to do."
I stared out the window. Should I take a little midnight stroll? Luna would
kill me if I did. Naw, I think I better stay inside tonight. Mmm, I'm hungry!
I got out of bed and walked past my mirror. I was wearing pink satin Pj's
with a button up top. Finding myself downstairs I went into the kitchen.
Opening the fridge I scanned the contents. There was hardly anything in
there!
"Sammy!" I mumbled, "Great! He must have had his friends over. I just
went shopping the other day!" Instead I looked in the cupboard to find a
box of Graham crackers. I sat down, munching on them, the whole while
staring out the window.
Darien should be leaving tonight, I think. I would never see him again.
It's probably just as well. I have lived with out him for fours years, I
can last a lifetime, can't I? Yes, I could. But my heart was protesting
against the thought.
Nope, no more Tuxedo Mask and no more Darien. They come they leave and take
your heart with them.
"You need to stop thinking all these depressing thoughts!"
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Why had Serena acted so cold? She just up and left as if I'd stung her.
Serena must have gone through a lot during the war, enough to change her.
She was so forgiving before.
"Oh, Serena!" I'm leaving tomorrow night. I need to say goodbye to her. I
picked up my bag and stuffed my clothes into it. I wish I had more time to
talk to her. But she doesn't seem in the mood to listen. She didn't even
believe me when I told her my reason for staying away. I wish K.T. hadn't
made that call! Why couldn't the men handle it? Am I the only one who can
do the job right? Robert is a joke! He doesn't even keep promises! He
promised me two weeks! And he can't even handle the job for three days!
What a joke!
I turned on the TV to see Sailor Moon and the scouts. They were doing
another report of the Furniture store attack. Looks like no body even saw
Tuxedo Mask. I suppose that's a good sign. Sailor Moon, she seemed so hurt
that I had just left her. Why? Had she grown that accustomed to me? Sailor
Moon looks a lot like Serena; maybe that's why I care for her so much.
Sailor Moon has the same, shinning image of light and love as Serena.
Serena is so caring! She's not as klutzy as she used to be. I smiled at
that. Very beautiful!
I sighed and sat down on the bed. Would I always be alone? Will Serena
never love me? Will I give her the chance to... 'Can' I give that chance?
"Serena, please love me!"
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"Sammy get up! You have school!" I yelled through the door. I heard a
low groan.
"Don't give me that! Get up! It's not my fault that you went to bed late!"
I walked back to my room and put on my socks and shoes. Skipping down stairs
I saw the television on. Great! So that's why he can't get up. After breakfast
I drove to work.
"Mina! Hello? Are you in here?" I yelled.
"Serena! Isn't it great?! Have you seen Andrew yet?" Mina bounced in from
the back room, shutting the door behind her.
"Yes, I talked to him yesterday." I wondered why my friend was so excited.
"Darien's home! Aren't you happy?!" Mina smiled then gave me a hug.
"He's leaving today." I stated.
Mina let go, "What do you mean?"
"Didn't Andrew tell you? He's only here for a couple days. And now there up."
"You talk to him already and you didn't tell me!? What is the matter with
you girl?"
"I talked to him the other day." I stated simply.
"Well, what did he say? Did he swear that he was in love with you?"
I lifted my eyebrow, "Mina, I don't think so. We're...friends."
"Well, that's good! At least your not enemies anymore!"
I nodded, "Any orders that we-"
"A ton! Around three-o-clock lots of people called in."
"Great! Lets get to work!" I really needed my mind off of other
things.
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Work 'was' work today! We got a lot done and it kept my mind off
everything else! But now I had nothing to do. It was around sunset
and I was on my way home. I hope Sammy got something to eat because
I'm too tired to go shopping.
I past the park without a second thought; I didn't want to go there
just yet.
I parked the car in the garage. And went inside.
"Hey, change the channel!" yelled someone from the living room.
I walked in there to see four other guys in there including Sammy.
"Do you have your school work done?" I asked casually.
"Yep, these are my friends, Tony, Sean, and Kane." Sammy pointed
them out.
They all looked like they needed haircuts (they're even worst then
Chad's!).
I smiled, "Hmmm, nice to meet you." Then I turned to Sammy again,
"Did you pick up anything from the grocery store?"
"Uh, nope. Sorry!" he didn't look very apologetic.
I glared at him, "Didn't you have your friends over last night?"
"Ah, ya." He asked not sure where this was going.
"Well, you ate EVERYTHING IN THE FRIDGE!" I yelled.
"Oh, sorry!"
"Sorry? Get out there and do some shopping and take your 'friends'
with you!" I yelled once again. Sammy can be so lazy sometimes.
Sammy glared at me obviously not liking the fact that I was bossing
him around in front of his friends. But he knew that I was right so
he got up mumbling something under his breath. I smiled sweetly as
the guys pasted me; they were staying as far away from me as possible.
"Mmm, now I need to find the phone."
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"Serena you need to come with us! It's their last night and they're
having a dance at the Ticona Beach! Please!" begged Mina over the phone.
"Mina I can't! I just don't feel like going out."
"You never feel like going out. Just like you won't go out with anybody!
It's just for tonight, I promise!" pleaded Mina. I just couldn't! Ever
since Dad and Darien died (even though Darien didn't die!) I just didn't
have the energy to get out and dance or make any effort to date anyone.
Maybe I am afraid of coming out of my shell and then getting squashed.
"Minaaaa! I already told you-"
"Serena, I'm so sick of you acting like this! You're such a baby! Grow up!"
Mina slammed the phone. Ouch! That hurt! I hate to disappoint Mina but I
just couldn't go and enjoy myself. I need a walk to clear my mind! I got up
and slipped on some shoes.
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It was dark except for the streetlights. I brought a flashlight with me so
I wouldn't step on anything slimy. Clouds were roaming over the sky making
it even darker by covering up the moon. I had that feeling again. That
something was going to happen, it wasn't good or bad. I didn't know what
it was but the last time I had this feeling, Darien showed up. I then heard
the sound of thunder! This is not good! Great! I began running through
the trees, back to the car. I slipped and fell, my face landing on the
grass. "Mmm, this is not my night!" I picked myself up but then realized
that my flashlight was nowhere to be found. I got on my knees, searching
for it. Bang, it began to pour! I was drenched in seconds! There was no way
I could find my flashlight now! I got up and jogged in the direction that
I thought the car was in. This is NOT happening! This week is just getting
worse and worse! When was the last time something really good happened to
you? Tears immediately wanted to spill out but I held back. I am not going
to cry! I didn't want to think of my parents, not right now! Not when I feel
so raw! Before I knew it I felt my feet slip out from under me. It seemed as
if I was going in slow motion as I fell down a hill. My head hit a rock
right before I came to a stop.
"Mmmm, what happened?"
My head throbbed as I sat up. My body felt banged up and bruised all over!
I slowly got up and looked around to see where I had landed. It was too
dark to see much, just trees and, grass, and really short trees. Wait!
Those aren't trees! I looked harder at the two figures. They were at least
fifty feet away in raincoats. What are they doing out here in this rain? I
shook my head. I must be delirious! But yet they remained standing. Let's
take a little look'si. I made my way, making sure not to be seen at the
same time. At about ten feet away I could tell that they weren't just out
for a stroll, they were arguing! I probably shouldn't be here. Sammy is
probably looking for me already! I looked back to where I came from then
back at the men. At least I think there're men. After about three minutes
had gone by I couldn't just leave without knowing why
these men were out here. Maybe it is the scout in me, or something. I
could just hear Luna now, "Curiosity killed the Cat." I shook my head to
get the image out. Luna was not what I wanted on my mind right now. I
turned back to the two men. They seemed to be staring each other down or
maybe they were talking I couldn't tell. Just a little closer: Just enough
to hear what their saying. I slid around another tree that was a little
closer than the last.
"I don't trust you!" I heard the man in the, now what I could tell, gray
coat.
"You don't have much of a choice!" I heard the man in the green coat say.
What was he going to do? The two men stood there for a long moment not
saying anything to each other.
"Give me some proof and I'll give it to you." The man in the gray coat
finally said.
"You really think I would be carrying something like that? The police
would love me wouldn't they? You want me to give the plan all away?!"
said the man in the green coat.
"Answer a question and I'll give it to you." Stated the man in the gray.
"I don't have to deal with you! Your wasting time! I have a lot more
stops to make to get this where it belongs!" yelled the man in green. I
didn't know what these men were talking about but they sure weren't good
guys! Maybe I should transform. I usually don't help the police but in
this case...
"Listen, punk! Jerry would have your head on a platter by now but I'm
nice enough to give you one...last...chance! Make it!" yelled the one
in green.
I stepped forward to take my stand but a twig broke under my foot. How
they heard it over the thunderstorms I don't know, but they did. They
both turned to me. I stood frozen, their faces covered from my sight.
What to do? What to do? I then did the only thing a person would do in
the instance. I RAN! I quickly waved goodbye and high-tailed it out of
there. It wasn't long before I could hear voices behind me but I couldn't
hear what they were saying. I didn't look back, just in case they WERE
following me.
My heart pounded, each breath more ragged than the first. I needed to rest!
My head pounded from when I hit my head on that blasted rock! Just when
I thought I would faint I felt something warm hit against me!
"Aaaaaaaaaa-!"
Then all was dark...
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"Mmmommy..." I groaned. I slowly lifted my eyelids to see a white wall.
Where am I? What happened? Men in coats on the street? No, that's not it.
Rain...it was raining. Where was I? Men in the rain...in coats... yelling...
But how did I get here? I lifted my head to get a better look around. It
was a plain room with white walls. There was a big TV near the bottom of
the bed. A couple pictures of nature adorned the wall. And there was a
dresser near the wall on my left. On my right there was a hallway that
I couldn't see past. Where was I? I blinked my eyes. My head hurt like
crazy... a rock; I hit my head on a rock. Is that what happened? No, no,
it wasn't... The men...who were the men?
Slowly I sat up strait, putting my legs in an Indian Style. I was
slightly damp...from the rain. I was outside. "WHAT HAPPENED?!" I wanted
to yell but nobody was in sight. It looks as if I'm alone. But where...?
I looked to my side to see a phone. A PHONE! Yes! I reached for it-
"Don't touch that!" demanded a deep stern voice. I turned to see...
I gulped. Darien! I thought he left! What happened? Darien stood there
with jeans and a dark blue t-shirt on. His one arm was still in a sling.
His hair was slightly wet. Was he outside too? Or had he just taken a
shower? I continued to stare at him wide eyed.
"Are you okay?" he asked.
I snapped out of it. "Where am I?"
He didn't answer right away; instead he walked over to the window and
pulled the certain back.
"Darien?" I slipped off the bed.
"You have to stay here." He stated.
"What?" Why do I have to stay here? I can't, Sammy's at home..."Why?" I
asked. He was being ridiculous!
"Because...you saw something you weren't suppose to see. And I can't let
you go." My heart sped up. What was he talking about? What did I see?
"Wha...I don't know what your talking about...I didn't see anything. What
are you talking about?" I looked down at the white carpet, trying to figure
out what he was saying. What had I seen? The men? Is that it? What about
the men...?
"You saw us talking out in the park...don't you remember?"
"I..." The men...all I can remember... men. What were they doing? "I
remember seeing two men in rain coats but...that's...that's all. What were
they doing?" I shook my head, trying to clear it.
"You must of hit your head hard. It's probably good that you don't remember
what we were talking about."
"We?...You...you were one of them?" I asked, "Why? What were you doing
out there?"
"I should be asking you that question." He stated.
"I was taking a walk. I just got in a little fight with Mina. I needed to
clear my mind..." Why am I telling him this? He doesn't need to know.
Mina!
"Oh, Mina and Sammy! They're going to be worried sick about me!" I looked
up panicked.
"They're going to have to deal with it. You can't go back until this, all
this, is solved." He stated calmly.
"WHAT? I can't do that! I don't know what is the matter with you. Or if
you think this is some kind of joke but I have work and friends... you
can't just say I can't go back!"
"I can and I will! If you value your life, you will stay here!"
"What if I don't?!" I yelled all of sudden bitter and angry. His eyes
widened a bit; he looked down. "You do, Serena, you do."
I looked at him curiously. What did he mean 'I do.' He doesn't know what
I've been through all these years! He says he's been out saving the
world! Saving the world from what?! I'm the one risking my life every time
a yomma decides to show up! Men are so insensitive! I crossed my arms and
turned my back to him.
"Serena," his voice soft, "I need you to trust me." I didn't turn around. I
just stared at the wall. Trust him? He wants ME to trust HIM?
"Serena, please...I don't want you to get hurt."
I whirled around, "Get hurt from what, DARIEN?!"
Looking up he stepped back, then looked down, "I can't tell you. It's for
your own safety."
"Right!" I shot back.
"Serena!" his voice came out stern once again, "I have to do what I have to
do but as for you...you have no choice in the matter!" I glared at him. He
had NO right telling me what I can and cannot do! How dare he!
"Where am I?" I asked, cold eyes on him.
"In my hotel room." He stated coolly.
"Fine. Thank you for bringing me out of the rain but I have to get home.
Sammy is probably worried sick by now!" I then marched through the small
hallway to the door.
"Serena! I told you; you can't leave!" I heard him growl.
"And I told you I don't care!" I shot back. I moved my hand to open the
door only to find that it was locked. I unlatched it. Then surprising I
felt something soft cover my nose and mouth. It smelled funny! I tried
to struggle, to get away from him but his arms held firmly in place.
What is going on? Darien...what...are...you...doing...to...
"I'm sorry, Serena..."
Blank.
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"Where is she, Lita? I've called everywhere! Even Sammy is out looking
for her!" I yelled (this is Mina side of the story).
"Sammy skipped school?" Lita asked me.
"Yes, I asked him to. I told you some thing must have happened to her.
She wouldn't just disappear without telling someone! Oh, I was so mad at
her last night, maybe she took it to heart!" I cried.
"Mina, calm down. Serena, well, maybe she just went on a long walk
or...
something."
"Lita! Sammy said she didn't even come home last night! Serena, NEVER does
that! She would have called, said she was spending the night at Molly's or
something!" Didn't Lita see that this was all my fault? Serena was missing,
and probably because of me! Oh, how I wish I hadn't yelled at her! Maybe
she would be here.
"Well, who saw her last?" Lita asked. "Um, Sammy. She told him to go
grocery shopping. But that doesn't help any. Sammy said that she
hadn't mentioned going out or anything. Lita, please we have to do
something! She's been gone ALL night and now it's ten in the MORNING!"
"Uh, fine! But I think you're over reacting! You'll see; Serena will
just show up out of nowhere like she always does. It's a Sailor Moon
thing."
Argggh! Lita could be so logical sometimes! Now, we have to start
somewhere. So...
"I think we better call the scouts. Have them search the city!" I smiled
at my plan. Lita lifted her eyebrow at me, "Mina, shouldn't everyone be
working?
We do have normal lives...well, almost normal lives to live. We can't just
drop everything."
"But for Serena, you CAN! You've got to trust me on this. I just know
she's missing! It's not like her to just vanish!" I felt like crying. If
I had just kept her on the phone longer! Or not yelled at her! Maybe I
should have come over instead of going to that party. I felt so guilty
last night that I had to call her. Of course it was around midnight.
Sammy had answered the phone, the first thing he said was, and "Do you
know where Serena is?" I felt like someone had blown a whole in my
stomach. Serena would never stay out that late unless she called! Molly,
I have to call Molly. Maybe something happened and she crashed at Molly's!
"I'm going to make a phone call!" I jumped off Lita's couch and headed
toward the kitchen. She has to be at Molly's!
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"Who is she?"
"Serena...Serena Tsukino. She lives in the City."
"How do you know her?"
"She's a...friend...who was at the wrong place at the wrong time..."
"Oh, well, you know what were going to have to do with her."
"..."
"D.C. It's not your fault she got messed up in this."
"I know...but I could have..."
"Nothing. There's nothing that you could change. Does K.T. know about
her?"
"No, not yet."
Who are those men? I tried to open my eyes but it was so hard! My head
ached and I felt like a tracker had just rolled over me! I have been
laying here for sometiime just listening to the two (or is there three)
men.
I am laying on something soft and warm. There is a faint smell of Pine
in the air.
"Darien...?" I mumbled.
"Serena, it's a about time you woke up!" he sounded worried. Why would he
be worried? He's the reason I'm conked out!
"Mmm, jerk!" I mumbled again.
"Serena, you need to wake up!" I opened my eyes...slowly...
The first thing I saw was Darien leaning over me. His black hair had fallen
over his forehead. His eyes held concern. Then behind him I saw another man.
He was tall with broad shoulders. He had gray hair and kind light-blue
eyes.
"Who are you?" I asked him. He looked surprised then smiled, "You can call
me K.C."
I smiled, "That's an odd name but I like it." I like this man. He looked
very friendly! Darien had leaned back so he sat up strait at the side of
the bed. The bed was huge! A king size, I think; it had royal blue covers
over it while the frame was a thick cherry-wood. Very expensive! As I
looked around the room it looked equally so with it's cherry-wood dresser
and big windows. The Blue drapes were shut so only the light in the room
shone. I looked back at Darien and glared at him. He was the one that brought
me here! For NO reason at that! I turned on my side away from him.
"Serena, I had no choice!" he begged.
"I am not listening to you, Darien!" I hissed.
"Uhh, dang! I got to leave for a few minutes..."
"Fine by me! Stay AWAY longer if you like!" I buried my head in the
pillows.
"Maybe you should leave her alone for a while. I'm sure she has lots to
think about."
"..."
I started crying into the pillow. My life is turned upside down once
again and because of the same man! Luna, Artemis, Mina, Lita, Ray, Amy,...
Sammy! They must all be so worried! I'm sooo sorry I just didn't go back the
way I came. Luna would be right; Curiosity does kill the Cat! Oh, Luna I
hope you're not TOO worried. I'm fine... for now! I cried harder! I feel
so alone!
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^Don't forget me when I'm gone. ^
"I won't forget you when you're gone!" sang Luna.
^You always in my heart, I will always be true. ^
"Your in my heart too! I will always be true!"
^Never forget me. Never forget me. Never forget me. ^
"I'll never forget you! I'll never forget you! I'll nev-"
"Shut-up Luna! I can't take it anymore!" I cried into Ray's pillow.
Sniff, sniff, sniff! "Oh, where could Serena be?"
"Oh, how I hate that music band!" sniffed Luna.
"You're the one singing to it!" I snapped. Luna had been moping around
ever since she found out Serena was, 'indeed' missing. Now we are all
over at Ray's trying to figure out what to do.
"What could have happened to Meatball head? Do you think she was kidnapped?"
Ray asked.
"Maybe." Lita looked to be in deep thought as she stuffed two peanut
butter cookies in her mouth at once.
"But would they or who ever they are want a ransom?" asked Ray. I looked
up at her. Ray was standing in the doorway with a plate of cookies while
Lita and I sat on the floor holding pillows in our laps. Amy was on the
bed holding her minicomputer, eating a cookie with one hand and with the
other typing franticly.
"Here's my theory. Serena must have gone on a walk, like she usually does,
but then was kidnapped by some really weird syco guy from a prison near by.
Then taken to a big commercial building on the outside of Tokyo City, you
know like tying her to a railroad or something." All the girls looked at me
like I had gone nuts. "Or maybe not. At least I'm thinking of something!"
Amy sighed then looked back down at her computer, "I think we should put a
news paper out in missing persons. Then maybe if someone saw her they might
call in."
"Okay, that sounds good. How about going to the cops?" I asked.
"I already thought of that. She hasn't been missing for twenty-four hours
yet." Put in Amy.
"Okay, so we're on our own. Now, what? I don't want to sit around
doing nothing!"
"Were scouts, we'll do something." Stated Lita.
"Like what though?" We were getting nowhere! We all just sat there thinking.
I knew this was one case that was not going to crack easily!
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"Serena, are you okay?"
"I guess so. But I'm so confused! What do I do?"
"That is for you to decide. You make your own destiny, Serena."
"That's what you always say! I need some help! Darien is being a jerk!
He doesn't even care what I think about all this! I can't even remember
what happened that I wasn't suppose to see!"
"Serena, your strong. You have to find out for yourself where this all
leads. Your not fourteen anymore you're a grown adult! You have to
choose weather to trust Darien or not. You can't keep playing guessing
games with yourself, you need to choose once and for all what you're
going to do."
"Will I see my friends again?"
"I have to go, Serena. Remember what we talked about!"
"Pluto, don't do this! You always leave like this! Stay just for a
while, please!"
"Bye, Serena!"
"No! No! Pluto! You can't!"
I sat up strait in bed. The room was dark and empty. "Dang it, Pluto
you always leave on the answer that I really want to hear!" I moved my
hand to my side to feel something soft against my skin. I looked down to
see a half bloomed red rose, thorn less at that. I sighed.
"What do I do...?"
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TO BE CONTINUED...
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So what do you think? Told you Darien didn't die! Well, I gott'a go!
I hope you enjoyed the show!
E-mail!
Thanks for read'in!
Author: Marie J.W.
Chapter: Two
Rated: PG
E-mail: mariejwchan@yahoo.com
Looks like this isn't going to take as long as I thought. I like the
story how it is, it just needed a little clean up job. So, read on!
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He was tan, with is dark mysterious blue eyes while his black hair
shone in the sunlight. He looked older...but still very recognizable.
"Hey, Meatball head!"
I inched away closing my eyes then opening them again to see if I was
dreaming; I wasn't! He had come to haunt me even in broad daylight! I
jumped off the bench and ran.
"Oh, no you don't!" I heard Darien's spirit say behind me. This is NOT happening!
This isn't real, this isn't real, this isn't real...then why
are you running?! I turned back to see him nearing me! I'm gonna die!
"Lita! Mina! Somebody help!" I yelled. My heart was beating so fast that
I could hear it. I could jump into the lake, maybe ghosts can't swim. I'm
NOT going to take that chance! Then to my dismay I felt his arm wrap around
my waist and
pull me to the ground. I fell with a "Humph!" still with his arm wrapped
around me. Wait a minute, in his arms? Ghosts don't have bodies! On no! It
must be some kind of curse! I'm cursed! I breathed deeply trying to regain
some logic. Closing my eyes tight I turned around to face him. Then opening
my eyes
slowly I saw Darien breathing just as deeply as I was.
"Jezz, you run fast!" he breathed.
"I'm cursed! This can't be happening!" I tried to struggle out of his grasp
but he wouldn't let me! "Let me go or I'll have Ray condemn you to where
you came from!"
He looked at me confused, "Are you okay?"
"Huh?" Now I was confused, he cares how I am? This is even better than
real life!
"Serena, I don't know what gotten into you but I wish you would stop
running away! It's getting tiring!"
"Okay, I won't run away but just don't take me to your master!"
"What are you talking about?!" he was starting to look worried now. His
bangs fell over his forehead, I had this strange urge to comb them back.
"I don't want to die! Please give me more time!" I cried.
"Serena," he relaxed his grip around my waist, "I'm not going to kill you!
What are you talking about?"
I pulled my head away from him, "Your dead, I'm so sorry for all the
bad things I said and did to you! Really, I promise I will never ever
do that again!"
"Dead?" he then started laughing, "Serena, I'm not dead! I'm as much alive
as you are! Why would you think I'm dead?"
What! Not dead? This is real. My thoughts began to slow down, this is so
weird! How can this happen? Darien not dead, but his...
"But your gravestone!"
"What gravestone?"
"Your grave stone! The one I've been going to see for two years!" I
started yelling.
"I don't know what you're talking about but Serena, do I feel dead to
you?"
I thought about it, "No..."
"Good, now I'm going to let you go and I want you to stay right here." He informed.
I nodded so he let go. I sat up and so did he, he started running his
fingers through his hair nervously. Wow, he looks good! Wait a minute!
I've been going to his grave for two years and he's not dead! When was he
going to tell me this?
Where did he go? He just leaves with out telling a soul! He didn't even
tell Andrew! What is the matter with him?
"You jerk! What is the matter with you?!" I yelled.
"What?!" he looked taken back.
"You just up and left without so much as a postcard to Andrew! I thought
you two were best friends! What happened to you? I thought you were dead,
we all thought you were dead!"
"What? Look, why would you think I was dead. I told you I would come
back, remember?"
"You said that alright! Did you think we were all going to wait around for
you to come out of your grave or something?"
I couldn't believe that he would do this to me. All this time I thought he
was dead! I thought I had lost him! Now, he just shows up!
"Serena, can you listen to me?" he asked, "Please?"
"Fine, you have five seconds!"
"Thanks." He took a deep breath, "I didn't just leave, and I fought in the
war, then as soon as it was done... Well, the government thought they needed
me. I've been working for them ever since I met this guy named K.T., I met
him during the war. I guess you could say we've been saving this countries
butt for two years now."
"Are you done? Because that is the stupidest excuse I've ever heard!
Andrew wouldn't even believe you!"
"He believes me!"
"What?"
"I've already talked to him." I couldn't believe what he was saying. None
of this made any sense. Why would the government want Darien Chiba, an
ordinary guy? Other then having a black belt, what makes him so different?
Why is
he telling me this anyway? We weren't even friends before he left.
I shook my head then got up, "I'm sure you have plenty of other friends you
need to talk to. I'm sure Ray would like to know that you're in town." I
said calmly.
He stood up next to me, "Serena, I know we were never really good friends
or anything."
"Enemies." I stated.
"Right, but we don't have to be. I would like to be your friend."
"What?" I whispered.
"I said-"
"I heard what you said. Why?"
"Because I've thought a lot about you. And I realize now that I value you
more as a friend then an enemy."
I smiled. He wants to be friends! I looked him in the eye, "Jerk!"
"Serena-"
"Your not going to disappear, are you? If we're going to be friends you
can't just take off."
He frowned, "Serena, I can't stay. I have to go back tomorrow."
"Oh," my face fell, "And just when you were starting to call me Serena."
"I'm sorry!"
I nodded, "I'll see you around. Maybe at the arcade." I turned around and
headed home. He's alive and leaving...
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I fell on my bed crying! I hurt so badly! Darien is alive! And I didn't
even know it! Oh, how I've missed him! And now he's here and I don't know
what to do. What am I going to do? I can't just tell him I'm in love with
him! He would just think me a fool! Waiting all these years...just for him.
Life is so cruel!
Maybe I should have died that day. Things would work out much better and
I wouldn't be hurting so much now! That day I should have died...
~~
I ran into the arcade, trying to escape from the bombs that were being
shot down. I could hear children screaming, Mother's yelling for their
loved ones and men shouting. Buildings crashed down before my eyes!
Fire blazing!
I hid in the employ's lounge in the back. Sitting up against a corner.
I was scared and alone. I didn't know where the scouts were or Luna for
that matter. I could still hear loud crashes and the deafening bombs
hitting the ground. The floor shook beneath me, the sound of the impact
ringing in my ears. I whimpered in the darkness. The arcade was deserted,
Andrew wasn't there because he
was out there... fighting for this country along side Darien and Dad.
I was left alone.
Mom had joined the several nurses out there, taking care of the wounded.
And who knew where Sammy had gone. I couldn't find him anywhere!
The floor bounced beneath me. I screamed and put my head between my legs!
Then I felt it! I looked up to see the wall cracking. I knew it was going
to fall!
"I don't want to die! I don't want to die!" I repeated.
But the ceiling didn't listen; it fell right over me! I felt the weight of
the wood, insulation and sheetrock fall on my back. Black out.
I woke up to the muffled sounds of a siren. Opening my eyes, all was dark.
I hadn't died! I breathed in the dust and coughed several times as it fought
to fill my lunges! I tried to move a piece of wood but it wouldn't move! I
began to cry. I was going to be stuck in here forever!
Then I felt the boards lift; I felt like I could breath again!
The first thing I saw was white satin.
"Don't cry, you safe!" I immediately recognized him as Moonlight Knight.
He picked me up into his arms and carried me home. I had no idea how he
knew
but he did! I lived...
~~
If that ceiling had killed me I wouldn't be here! I wouldn't be here to
realize Darien is alive and well, except for his arm, and to realize indeed
I am a fool for loving him! He could never care for me! Never. Not how I want
to him too. It would be too much! If he cared he would have called, sent me
a note or something! Telling me he was alive! But he didn't, he forgot me
until now. I knew he would, I don't know why it should come as a surprise.
I sat up and wipe my red eyes. It's no use crying over this now! Just face
your destiny as a loner. For you will forever be alone...
Serena Tsukino. Remember that!
I went into the bathroom and whipped my face with a wet towel. Feeling a 'little'
better I grabbed the phone and decided to call Mina at work and see
how things were going. I will not let Darien Chiba get to me!
"Ring, ring, ring, rin-"
"This Sailor V's Wedding Shop, can I help you?"
"Mina, it's me, Serena!" I said, sounding as cheerful as I could.
"Hey, you're supposed to be resting!"
"I know! How's everything going?"
"So, so. There's not very much business today. But it should pickup.
What
are you doing?"
"Just resting like you said." I am not going to tell her about the
incident at the park! It's too fresh right now! Besides, I rather be
alone right now...
"Good, and you get plenty of it! I'll see you tomorrow, kay?"
"All right. Bye."
"Click." I hung up the phone, not feeling any better. Andrew! I jumped
off the bed and ran out the door. That's exactly who I need to see!
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I ran all the way there and stood breathless in front of Andrew, who
was patient enough to wait until I could talk.
"Andrew! I need to talk you about something..."
"Sure, what is, lay it on me!" He chirped.
I stared at him. This was not the Andrew that I saw last week! This was
the old Andrew that I knew! This...how? I shook my head.
"I'm glad you're in a good mood!"
"Here, I'll get you a shake while you sit down, then you can tell me all
about it!" he turned and left. I couldn't help but smile! I sat down and
waited for him to come back.
"So, what do you need?" I drank down half of the shake before starting.
"You saw Darien, didn't you?"
"You met him?! That's great!"
I nodded then went on, "What do you think of him?"
"He's the same old Darien. Why? Did he do something to you?" his brow
furrowed.
"Oh, no! We're sort of friends now but he's the same Darien all right.
You know he's leaving though, don't you?"
"Ya, I wish he could stay but that would be selfish."
"Selfish! He's the one that is selfish! He didn't even write, Andrew!
Have you forgotten? He's been alive all this time and you think YOU'RE
selfish! The jerk! I can't believe him and his...grrrr!" I vented my
frustration out to Andrew.
"Well, we don't know what he's been through."
"But I thought you talk to him."
"I did but Darien just doesn't talk all the bad things, all the hurtful
things that happen to him. But as far as I know he doesn't have much of
a choice to stay."
"Ya, that government thing. Do you really believe that?"
"Sure, he wouldn't lie to me, Serena. I know him too well for that."
"You don't know him at all, Andrew! He's been gone for four years!" I
yelled.
"Serena," he said seriously, "Darien, IS my friend; just as much as you
are. He may have his draw back but he wouldn't lie to me!"
Giving in I sighed, "I'm sorry, Andrew! I just am so fête up with him! I
just wish he had...wrote or something." I said for what? The third time.
"It's okay. I'm sure things will work out between you...what ever that is."
He smiled reassuringly.
"Thanks, Andrew!" I smiled back, "Hey, how about another shake!"
"Come'in right up!"
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I lay in bed watching Luna snore. How can she sleep at this time of the
night? It's only around nine-thirty. I flipped through the Women's Magazine.
I didn't really find anything interesting. The lamp at the side of my bed
let off a light glow that barely filled my room. I put down the magazine
then pulled my legs up to my chest. Laying my head on my knees I wondered
what Darien was doing right now.
"He's probably out saving the world!" I joked. Luna rolled over on her
back still snoring. I let out a light laugh; she looked so cute. I heard
the front door shut, then heavy footsteps coming up the stairs. He pasted
my room then shut his own door. I don't even know where he takes off too
any more. Should I ask him about it? I know Mom and Dad would. They would
never let him in or out of the house without an interview on where he was
going. I know I couldn't do any of that to him. We are too much of brother
and sister it would be hard to act as a parent to him now. I wasn't tired
and I didn't feel like talking to the scouts right now. Luna was not any
help. I looked down at the cat and got a wicked idea. Should I? Naw, not
unless I want to be cat clawed.
I gigged then was shot with another idea. Why didn't I think of that before?
I picked up the phone and dialed.
"I hope she's awake!"
The phone rang six times before someone picked up.
"Hello, Gardener Residents!"
"Hi. This is Serena, can I talk to-"
"Molly! Serena's on the phone!" I heard her yell, than to me, "She'll be here
in a minute."
I waited for a few seconds then the sweet sound of Molly's voice filled
the phone, "Hey, Serena. You haven't called in awhile!"
"Guilty as charged but it's not like you've made any attempts!"
She laughed, "All right, we're even! But I've been busy."
"Ya, I know! With 'Melvin'!" Molly and Melvin are engaged. And it is about
time too. Those two have been together for years! Melvin did go off to war
but was let off because of getting really sick in the middle of it. Melvin
said it was caused my something in the air, I don't remember what it's
called.
I could hear her giggling over the phone, "Sorry. So, what up?"
"Or, what's down. Guess who I bumped into today."
"Um, Ms. Haruna?"
"No way! It was Darien, back from the grave!"
"Right! That would be amazing!"
"I'm not kidding! I really saw him!"
"..."
"Hey? Are you there?"
"Serena that's not funny! He's dead!"
"He's alive, I'm telling ya!"
"..."
"Molly? Hello, are you there?"
"..."
"Moll?"
"..." Then I heard the sound of a thump.
"MOLLY! Are you all right! Molly!" I heard someone grabbing the
retriever.
"Serena? What did you say? Molly just fainted!"
"What!"
"Can you call back? I can't get her to wake up."
"Uh, sure...but will she be alright?"
"I think so, goodnight, Serena."
"Goodnight. Bye." I hung up the phone. Well, that was short. I hope
Molly is okay. Maybe I should have broken it to her gently!
"Serena, what are you doing? Do you have any idea what time it is?" asked a
half asleep Luna.
"Yes, I do know what time it is and I think your crazy to be sleeping!"
"I'm crazy! You just made Molly faint! I have better ears then you realize."
"Well, I'm bored!" I complained.
"So, Darien's alive?"
Oh, no! She heard. I didn't want to go into this with her right now.
"Ya, and Tuxedo Mask if you don't already know."
"No. I didn't know. When were you going to tell me?"
I giggled, "Hopefully never."
Luna shook her head, "I'll talk to you when I'm more a wake!" She then
snuggled into the blankets and fell back to sleep, "You have a lot of
explaining to do."
I stared out the window. Should I take a little midnight stroll? Luna would
kill me if I did. Naw, I think I better stay inside tonight. Mmm, I'm hungry!
I got out of bed and walked past my mirror. I was wearing pink satin Pj's
with a button up top. Finding myself downstairs I went into the kitchen.
Opening the fridge I scanned the contents. There was hardly anything in
there!
"Sammy!" I mumbled, "Great! He must have had his friends over. I just
went shopping the other day!" Instead I looked in the cupboard to find a
box of Graham crackers. I sat down, munching on them, the whole while
staring out the window.
Darien should be leaving tonight, I think. I would never see him again.
It's probably just as well. I have lived with out him for fours years, I
can last a lifetime, can't I? Yes, I could. But my heart was protesting
against the thought.
Nope, no more Tuxedo Mask and no more Darien. They come they leave and take
your heart with them.
"You need to stop thinking all these depressing thoughts!"
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Why had Serena acted so cold? She just up and left as if I'd stung her.
Serena must have gone through a lot during the war, enough to change her.
She was so forgiving before.
"Oh, Serena!" I'm leaving tomorrow night. I need to say goodbye to her. I
picked up my bag and stuffed my clothes into it. I wish I had more time to
talk to her. But she doesn't seem in the mood to listen. She didn't even
believe me when I told her my reason for staying away. I wish K.T. hadn't
made that call! Why couldn't the men handle it? Am I the only one who can
do the job right? Robert is a joke! He doesn't even keep promises! He
promised me two weeks! And he can't even handle the job for three days!
What a joke!
I turned on the TV to see Sailor Moon and the scouts. They were doing
another report of the Furniture store attack. Looks like no body even saw
Tuxedo Mask. I suppose that's a good sign. Sailor Moon, she seemed so hurt
that I had just left her. Why? Had she grown that accustomed to me? Sailor
Moon looks a lot like Serena; maybe that's why I care for her so much.
Sailor Moon has the same, shinning image of light and love as Serena.
Serena is so caring! She's not as klutzy as she used to be. I smiled at
that. Very beautiful!
I sighed and sat down on the bed. Would I always be alone? Will Serena
never love me? Will I give her the chance to... 'Can' I give that chance?
"Serena, please love me!"
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"Sammy get up! You have school!" I yelled through the door. I heard a
low groan.
"Don't give me that! Get up! It's not my fault that you went to bed late!"
I walked back to my room and put on my socks and shoes. Skipping down stairs
I saw the television on. Great! So that's why he can't get up. After breakfast
I drove to work.
"Mina! Hello? Are you in here?" I yelled.
"Serena! Isn't it great?! Have you seen Andrew yet?" Mina bounced in from
the back room, shutting the door behind her.
"Yes, I talked to him yesterday." I wondered why my friend was so excited.
"Darien's home! Aren't you happy?!" Mina smiled then gave me a hug.
"He's leaving today." I stated.
Mina let go, "What do you mean?"
"Didn't Andrew tell you? He's only here for a couple days. And now there up."
"You talk to him already and you didn't tell me!? What is the matter with
you girl?"
"I talked to him the other day." I stated simply.
"Well, what did he say? Did he swear that he was in love with you?"
I lifted my eyebrow, "Mina, I don't think so. We're...friends."
"Well, that's good! At least your not enemies anymore!"
I nodded, "Any orders that we-"
"A ton! Around three-o-clock lots of people called in."
"Great! Lets get to work!" I really needed my mind off of other
things.
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Work 'was' work today! We got a lot done and it kept my mind off
everything else! But now I had nothing to do. It was around sunset
and I was on my way home. I hope Sammy got something to eat because
I'm too tired to go shopping.
I past the park without a second thought; I didn't want to go there
just yet.
I parked the car in the garage. And went inside.
"Hey, change the channel!" yelled someone from the living room.
I walked in there to see four other guys in there including Sammy.
"Do you have your school work done?" I asked casually.
"Yep, these are my friends, Tony, Sean, and Kane." Sammy pointed
them out.
They all looked like they needed haircuts (they're even worst then
Chad's!).
I smiled, "Hmmm, nice to meet you." Then I turned to Sammy again,
"Did you pick up anything from the grocery store?"
"Uh, nope. Sorry!" he didn't look very apologetic.
I glared at him, "Didn't you have your friends over last night?"
"Ah, ya." He asked not sure where this was going.
"Well, you ate EVERYTHING IN THE FRIDGE!" I yelled.
"Oh, sorry!"
"Sorry? Get out there and do some shopping and take your 'friends'
with you!" I yelled once again. Sammy can be so lazy sometimes.
Sammy glared at me obviously not liking the fact that I was bossing
him around in front of his friends. But he knew that I was right so
he got up mumbling something under his breath. I smiled sweetly as
the guys pasted me; they were staying as far away from me as possible.
"Mmm, now I need to find the phone."
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"Serena you need to come with us! It's their last night and they're
having a dance at the Ticona Beach! Please!" begged Mina over the phone.
"Mina I can't! I just don't feel like going out."
"You never feel like going out. Just like you won't go out with anybody!
It's just for tonight, I promise!" pleaded Mina. I just couldn't! Ever
since Dad and Darien died (even though Darien didn't die!) I just didn't
have the energy to get out and dance or make any effort to date anyone.
Maybe I am afraid of coming out of my shell and then getting squashed.
"Minaaaa! I already told you-"
"Serena, I'm so sick of you acting like this! You're such a baby! Grow up!"
Mina slammed the phone. Ouch! That hurt! I hate to disappoint Mina but I
just couldn't go and enjoy myself. I need a walk to clear my mind! I got up
and slipped on some shoes.
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It was dark except for the streetlights. I brought a flashlight with me so
I wouldn't step on anything slimy. Clouds were roaming over the sky making
it even darker by covering up the moon. I had that feeling again. That
something was going to happen, it wasn't good or bad. I didn't know what
it was but the last time I had this feeling, Darien showed up. I then heard
the sound of thunder! This is not good! Great! I began running through
the trees, back to the car. I slipped and fell, my face landing on the
grass. "Mmm, this is not my night!" I picked myself up but then realized
that my flashlight was nowhere to be found. I got on my knees, searching
for it. Bang, it began to pour! I was drenched in seconds! There was no way
I could find my flashlight now! I got up and jogged in the direction that
I thought the car was in. This is NOT happening! This week is just getting
worse and worse! When was the last time something really good happened to
you? Tears immediately wanted to spill out but I held back. I am not going
to cry! I didn't want to think of my parents, not right now! Not when I feel
so raw! Before I knew it I felt my feet slip out from under me. It seemed as
if I was going in slow motion as I fell down a hill. My head hit a rock
right before I came to a stop.
"Mmmm, what happened?"
My head throbbed as I sat up. My body felt banged up and bruised all over!
I slowly got up and looked around to see where I had landed. It was too
dark to see much, just trees and, grass, and really short trees. Wait!
Those aren't trees! I looked harder at the two figures. They were at least
fifty feet away in raincoats. What are they doing out here in this rain? I
shook my head. I must be delirious! But yet they remained standing. Let's
take a little look'si. I made my way, making sure not to be seen at the
same time. At about ten feet away I could tell that they weren't just out
for a stroll, they were arguing! I probably shouldn't be here. Sammy is
probably looking for me already! I looked back to where I came from then
back at the men. At least I think there're men. After about three minutes
had gone by I couldn't just leave without knowing why
these men were out here. Maybe it is the scout in me, or something. I
could just hear Luna now, "Curiosity killed the Cat." I shook my head to
get the image out. Luna was not what I wanted on my mind right now. I
turned back to the two men. They seemed to be staring each other down or
maybe they were talking I couldn't tell. Just a little closer: Just enough
to hear what their saying. I slid around another tree that was a little
closer than the last.
"I don't trust you!" I heard the man in the, now what I could tell, gray
coat.
"You don't have much of a choice!" I heard the man in the green coat say.
What was he going to do? The two men stood there for a long moment not
saying anything to each other.
"Give me some proof and I'll give it to you." The man in the gray coat
finally said.
"You really think I would be carrying something like that? The police
would love me wouldn't they? You want me to give the plan all away?!"
said the man in the green coat.
"Answer a question and I'll give it to you." Stated the man in the gray.
"I don't have to deal with you! Your wasting time! I have a lot more
stops to make to get this where it belongs!" yelled the man in green. I
didn't know what these men were talking about but they sure weren't good
guys! Maybe I should transform. I usually don't help the police but in
this case...
"Listen, punk! Jerry would have your head on a platter by now but I'm
nice enough to give you one...last...chance! Make it!" yelled the one
in green.
I stepped forward to take my stand but a twig broke under my foot. How
they heard it over the thunderstorms I don't know, but they did. They
both turned to me. I stood frozen, their faces covered from my sight.
What to do? What to do? I then did the only thing a person would do in
the instance. I RAN! I quickly waved goodbye and high-tailed it out of
there. It wasn't long before I could hear voices behind me but I couldn't
hear what they were saying. I didn't look back, just in case they WERE
following me.
My heart pounded, each breath more ragged than the first. I needed to rest!
My head pounded from when I hit my head on that blasted rock! Just when
I thought I would faint I felt something warm hit against me!
"Aaaaaaaaaa-!"
Then all was dark...
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"Mmmommy..." I groaned. I slowly lifted my eyelids to see a white wall.
Where am I? What happened? Men in coats on the street? No, that's not it.
Rain...it was raining. Where was I? Men in the rain...in coats... yelling...
But how did I get here? I lifted my head to get a better look around. It
was a plain room with white walls. There was a big TV near the bottom of
the bed. A couple pictures of nature adorned the wall. And there was a
dresser near the wall on my left. On my right there was a hallway that
I couldn't see past. Where was I? I blinked my eyes. My head hurt like
crazy... a rock; I hit my head on a rock. Is that what happened? No, no,
it wasn't... The men...who were the men?
Slowly I sat up strait, putting my legs in an Indian Style. I was
slightly damp...from the rain. I was outside. "WHAT HAPPENED?!" I wanted
to yell but nobody was in sight. It looks as if I'm alone. But where...?
I looked to my side to see a phone. A PHONE! Yes! I reached for it-
"Don't touch that!" demanded a deep stern voice. I turned to see...
I gulped. Darien! I thought he left! What happened? Darien stood there
with jeans and a dark blue t-shirt on. His one arm was still in a sling.
His hair was slightly wet. Was he outside too? Or had he just taken a
shower? I continued to stare at him wide eyed.
"Are you okay?" he asked.
I snapped out of it. "Where am I?"
He didn't answer right away; instead he walked over to the window and
pulled the certain back.
"Darien?" I slipped off the bed.
"You have to stay here." He stated.
"What?" Why do I have to stay here? I can't, Sammy's at home..."Why?" I
asked. He was being ridiculous!
"Because...you saw something you weren't suppose to see. And I can't let
you go." My heart sped up. What was he talking about? What did I see?
"Wha...I don't know what your talking about...I didn't see anything. What
are you talking about?" I looked down at the white carpet, trying to figure
out what he was saying. What had I seen? The men? Is that it? What about
the men...?
"You saw us talking out in the park...don't you remember?"
"I..." The men...all I can remember... men. What were they doing? "I
remember seeing two men in rain coats but...that's...that's all. What were
they doing?" I shook my head, trying to clear it.
"You must of hit your head hard. It's probably good that you don't remember
what we were talking about."
"We?...You...you were one of them?" I asked, "Why? What were you doing
out there?"
"I should be asking you that question." He stated.
"I was taking a walk. I just got in a little fight with Mina. I needed to
clear my mind..." Why am I telling him this? He doesn't need to know.
Mina!
"Oh, Mina and Sammy! They're going to be worried sick about me!" I looked
up panicked.
"They're going to have to deal with it. You can't go back until this, all
this, is solved." He stated calmly.
"WHAT? I can't do that! I don't know what is the matter with you. Or if
you think this is some kind of joke but I have work and friends... you
can't just say I can't go back!"
"I can and I will! If you value your life, you will stay here!"
"What if I don't?!" I yelled all of sudden bitter and angry. His eyes
widened a bit; he looked down. "You do, Serena, you do."
I looked at him curiously. What did he mean 'I do.' He doesn't know what
I've been through all these years! He says he's been out saving the
world! Saving the world from what?! I'm the one risking my life every time
a yomma decides to show up! Men are so insensitive! I crossed my arms and
turned my back to him.
"Serena," his voice soft, "I need you to trust me." I didn't turn around. I
just stared at the wall. Trust him? He wants ME to trust HIM?
"Serena, please...I don't want you to get hurt."
I whirled around, "Get hurt from what, DARIEN?!"
Looking up he stepped back, then looked down, "I can't tell you. It's for
your own safety."
"Right!" I shot back.
"Serena!" his voice came out stern once again, "I have to do what I have to
do but as for you...you have no choice in the matter!" I glared at him. He
had NO right telling me what I can and cannot do! How dare he!
"Where am I?" I asked, cold eyes on him.
"In my hotel room." He stated coolly.
"Fine. Thank you for bringing me out of the rain but I have to get home.
Sammy is probably worried sick by now!" I then marched through the small
hallway to the door.
"Serena! I told you; you can't leave!" I heard him growl.
"And I told you I don't care!" I shot back. I moved my hand to open the
door only to find that it was locked. I unlatched it. Then surprising I
felt something soft cover my nose and mouth. It smelled funny! I tried
to struggle, to get away from him but his arms held firmly in place.
What is going on? Darien...what...are...you...doing...to...
"I'm sorry, Serena..."
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"Where is she, Lita? I've called everywhere! Even Sammy is out looking
for her!" I yelled (this is Mina side of the story).
"Sammy skipped school?" Lita asked me.
"Yes, I asked him to. I told you some thing must have happened to her.
She wouldn't just disappear without telling someone! Oh, I was so mad at
her last night, maybe she took it to heart!" I cried.
"Mina, calm down. Serena, well, maybe she just went on a long walk
or...
something."
"Lita! Sammy said she didn't even come home last night! Serena, NEVER does
that! She would have called, said she was spending the night at Molly's or
something!" Didn't Lita see that this was all my fault? Serena was missing,
and probably because of me! Oh, how I wish I hadn't yelled at her! Maybe
she would be here.
"Well, who saw her last?" Lita asked. "Um, Sammy. She told him to go
grocery shopping. But that doesn't help any. Sammy said that she
hadn't mentioned going out or anything. Lita, please we have to do
something! She's been gone ALL night and now it's ten in the MORNING!"
"Uh, fine! But I think you're over reacting! You'll see; Serena will
just show up out of nowhere like she always does. It's a Sailor Moon
thing."
Argggh! Lita could be so logical sometimes! Now, we have to start
somewhere. So...
"I think we better call the scouts. Have them search the city!" I smiled
at my plan. Lita lifted her eyebrow at me, "Mina, shouldn't everyone be
working?
We do have normal lives...well, almost normal lives to live. We can't just
drop everything."
"But for Serena, you CAN! You've got to trust me on this. I just know
she's missing! It's not like her to just vanish!" I felt like crying. If
I had just kept her on the phone longer! Or not yelled at her! Maybe I
should have come over instead of going to that party. I felt so guilty
last night that I had to call her. Of course it was around midnight.
Sammy had answered the phone, the first thing he said was, and "Do you
know where Serena is?" I felt like someone had blown a whole in my
stomach. Serena would never stay out that late unless she called! Molly,
I have to call Molly. Maybe something happened and she crashed at Molly's!
"I'm going to make a phone call!" I jumped off Lita's couch and headed
toward the kitchen. She has to be at Molly's!
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"Who is she?"
"Serena...Serena Tsukino. She lives in the City."
"How do you know her?"
"She's a...friend...who was at the wrong place at the wrong time..."
"Oh, well, you know what were going to have to do with her."
"..."
"D.C. It's not your fault she got messed up in this."
"I know...but I could have..."
"Nothing. There's nothing that you could change. Does K.T. know about
her?"
"No, not yet."
Who are those men? I tried to open my eyes but it was so hard! My head
ached and I felt like a tracker had just rolled over me! I have been
laying here for sometiime just listening to the two (or is there three)
men.
I am laying on something soft and warm. There is a faint smell of Pine
in the air.
"Darien...?" I mumbled.
"Serena, it's a about time you woke up!" he sounded worried. Why would he
be worried? He's the reason I'm conked out!
"Mmm, jerk!" I mumbled again.
"Serena, you need to wake up!" I opened my eyes...slowly...
The first thing I saw was Darien leaning over me. His black hair had fallen
over his forehead. His eyes held concern. Then behind him I saw another man.
He was tall with broad shoulders. He had gray hair and kind light-blue
eyes.
"Who are you?" I asked him. He looked surprised then smiled, "You can call
me K.C."
I smiled, "That's an odd name but I like it." I like this man. He looked
very friendly! Darien had leaned back so he sat up strait at the side of
the bed. The bed was huge! A king size, I think; it had royal blue covers
over it while the frame was a thick cherry-wood. Very expensive! As I
looked around the room it looked equally so with it's cherry-wood dresser
and big windows. The Blue drapes were shut so only the light in the room
shone. I looked back at Darien and glared at him. He was the one that brought
me here! For NO reason at that! I turned on my side away from him.
"Serena, I had no choice!" he begged.
"I am not listening to you, Darien!" I hissed.
"Uhh, dang! I got to leave for a few minutes..."
"Fine by me! Stay AWAY longer if you like!" I buried my head in the
pillows.
"Maybe you should leave her alone for a while. I'm sure she has lots to
think about."
"..."
I started crying into the pillow. My life is turned upside down once
again and because of the same man! Luna, Artemis, Mina, Lita, Ray, Amy,...
Sammy! They must all be so worried! I'm sooo sorry I just didn't go back the
way I came. Luna would be right; Curiosity does kill the Cat! Oh, Luna I
hope you're not TOO worried. I'm fine... for now! I cried harder! I feel
so alone!
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^Don't forget me when I'm gone. ^
"I won't forget you when you're gone!" sang Luna.
^You always in my heart, I will always be true. ^
"Your in my heart too! I will always be true!"
^Never forget me. Never forget me. Never forget me. ^
"I'll never forget you! I'll never forget you! I'll nev-"
"Shut-up Luna! I can't take it anymore!" I cried into Ray's pillow.
Sniff, sniff, sniff! "Oh, where could Serena be?"
"Oh, how I hate that music band!" sniffed Luna.
"You're the one singing to it!" I snapped. Luna had been moping around
ever since she found out Serena was, 'indeed' missing. Now we are all
over at Ray's trying to figure out what to do.
"What could have happened to Meatball head? Do you think she was kidnapped?"
Ray asked.
"Maybe." Lita looked to be in deep thought as she stuffed two peanut
butter cookies in her mouth at once.
"But would they or who ever they are want a ransom?" asked Ray. I looked
up at her. Ray was standing in the doorway with a plate of cookies while
Lita and I sat on the floor holding pillows in our laps. Amy was on the
bed holding her minicomputer, eating a cookie with one hand and with the
other typing franticly.
"Here's my theory. Serena must have gone on a walk, like she usually does,
but then was kidnapped by some really weird syco guy from a prison near by.
Then taken to a big commercial building on the outside of Tokyo City, you
know like tying her to a railroad or something." All the girls looked at me
like I had gone nuts. "Or maybe not. At least I'm thinking of something!"
Amy sighed then looked back down at her computer, "I think we should put a
news paper out in missing persons. Then maybe if someone saw her they might
call in."
"Okay, that sounds good. How about going to the cops?" I asked.
"I already thought of that. She hasn't been missing for twenty-four hours
yet." Put in Amy.
"Okay, so we're on our own. Now, what? I don't want to sit around
doing nothing!"
"Were scouts, we'll do something." Stated Lita.
"Like what though?" We were getting nowhere! We all just sat there thinking.
I knew this was one case that was not going to crack easily!
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"Serena, are you okay?"
"I guess so. But I'm so confused! What do I do?"
"That is for you to decide. You make your own destiny, Serena."
"That's what you always say! I need some help! Darien is being a jerk!
He doesn't even care what I think about all this! I can't even remember
what happened that I wasn't suppose to see!"
"Serena, your strong. You have to find out for yourself where this all
leads. Your not fourteen anymore you're a grown adult! You have to
choose weather to trust Darien or not. You can't keep playing guessing
games with yourself, you need to choose once and for all what you're
going to do."
"Will I see my friends again?"
"I have to go, Serena. Remember what we talked about!"
"Pluto, don't do this! You always leave like this! Stay just for a
while, please!"
"Bye, Serena!"
"No! No! Pluto! You can't!"
I sat up strait in bed. The room was dark and empty. "Dang it, Pluto
you always leave on the answer that I really want to hear!" I moved my
hand to my side to feel something soft against my skin. I looked down to
see a half bloomed red rose, thorn less at that. I sighed.
"What do I do...?"
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TO BE CONTINUED...
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So what do you think? Told you Darien didn't die! Well, I gott'a go!
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