Title: "I'm Bringing You With Me!"
Author: Marie J.W.
Chapter: Four
Rated: PG
E-mail: mariejwchan@yahoo.com
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Darien is such a jerk! When was he ever nice to me or anybody else anyway?
All he thinks about is his mission and his self! I could help but nooooo
he doesn't want help! He has to do it all alone like always, being the
loner. It's amazing how many people can stand being around him! With
that thought I broke out crying.
I've missed him so much these last years! The amazing thing about is that
no matter what he does or says I still love him. I'm such a fool for it too!
I wonder if any one in my situation has ever fallen OUT of love. It seems
like it would be a very hard thing to do. Darien can be so immature some-
times!
I looked around the bathroom when I noticed the familiar sound of
beeping.
At first I was confused but then it dawned on me! The communicators!
The
scouts! I was so excited that I had trouble unzipping the black bag. When
I finely got the pink device in my hand I pushed the button waiting for
one of the scouts to appear. I was so relieved to see Ray's face that I
started crying all over
again!
"Serena!" Ray exclaimed; she then turned to someone else in the room,
"Guys, it worked! I found Serena! She's okay!" Ray then turned back to
me with eyes brimming with tears, "Are you okay?"
I nodded as I sniffled, "Oh, Ray I am so glad to see you! I've been so
scared and confused. It's good to talk to someone normal for once!"
"What happened?" came in Mina's voice from somewhere in the background.
"Did you get my letter?" I asked. Ray looked confused. "Well, you should
get it in a day or two."
Ray nodded, "So where are you?"
"I don't know exactly. Some place near the ocean. Um, guys I have to
tell you... Darien's here. There's also this girl, Philly."
"Darien? How did you get messed up with him anyway?" I heard Lita's
voice.
"It's a long story."
"We have time. Spill it!" yelled Mina.
I then told them the story from beginning to now.
"So, right now I'm in the bath room! Darien's probably out there ready
to tear off my head again! The nerve of that guy!"
"So, he won't tell you what's going on?" Amy asked.
"That's right. Not a thing. It's for my protection! I'm Sailor Moon
for goodness sakes! I can handle it!" I was so frustrated.
"Serena..." Ray began.
"I know; I know... look just try to figure out where I am. How's Sammy
holding up with out me?" I could a feel sob working it's way up my
throat.
"He's doing okay. He is really worried about you though." Ray checked
her watch. "It's around lunch time. I'm going to see if we can fix up
something to eat, in the meantime you do the same. You call back in an
hour, okay? I don't think it's safe for the beeper to be going off
around Dar and your other friend. One of us will always be there in case
you need us!" Ray gave me a smile.
I was so lucky to have such great friends! "Thanks guys! If I get anymore
info on where I'm at or what's going on I'll tell you as soon as possible!"
"Right, in the meantime though go eat! I bet you haven't eaten in a long
time, you look faint!" Ray commented. I sighed, "Okay, over and out!" I
pushed the button. Now that I had my friends to back me up I could live
through this a million times if needed! Now, I need food, water, info,
and more info! Feeling much better I got up while putting the communicator
in my back pocket. I looked at myself in the mirror. Ray was right! I need
something to eat but first lets wash your face. My eyes look red and puffy.
After splashing some cool water on my face I opened the door and stepped
out into an empty room. Where did everybody go? I walked across the room to
the door and opened it, no one. Where is everybody? I thought of calling
out but then again that wouldn't a very good idea. Darien just chewed me
out about spy's being around every corner.
Giving up for now I slouched down on the couch. My stomach growled at me.
So I sat miserably waiting for someone to come back.
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"Serena's okay, Luna! We found her!" yelled Mina as Luna jumped through
the temple window. Luna's eyes widened. "Is she okay?"
"Of course! Didn't you hear me? Luna, she's with Darien just like Amy said
and she'll be back home in no time!" Mina was holding onto her communicator
and jumping up and down while she pranced around.
"Home..." A tear escaped, "Serena is coming home!"
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"So do you think you've found her yet?" Mina asked for the third time in
the last ten minutes.
"I'm trying! I need time, Mina." I looked back down at my computer and
started punching in codes, "There are several places she could be. I need
more information on the surroundings." I shut my computer,
"We need to talk to Serena."
"Well, she has to call us first. So, we're going to have to wait. Hey,
Lita is that food done yet?" Ray yelled.
"Yep, just came out of the oven." Lita called back. The smell of
pepperoni pizza filled the air. Why do we have to eat fattening food all
the time? It's amazing we're all as thin as we are with Lita's cooking.
I bet Serena is sure wishing she were here now. Lita's food is great...
but fattening!
The girls hurried to the kitchen.
"Hey, Amy are you coming?" Lita yelled. I sighed and got up; we need to
come up with some kind of plan.
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I sat, and sat, and sat, and waited, and well waited some more! Where in
the heck are they? They just decide to abandon me! Maybe Darien was a
little too ticked off about our little argument! Maybe he just left me
here to get killed but the unknown, maybe nonexistent bad guys! Do you
think he was that mad? Naw, even I wouldn't get that mad. Or course this
is Darien we're talking about. The Darien I haven't seen in years, the one
that just left and never came back until four days ago...or was it a week
ago? I stared at the walls and wondered how this place holds itself up.
It doesn't look very stable. I then looked down at my black pants. When I
first pulled them out of the backpack they smelled like lilacs in full bloom.
It reminded me of my Mother. She wore that perfume all the time. She said it
was Daddy's favorite and I don't blame him. Dad was never great with picking
out perfume but he always knew what he liked.
Mom...I miss her so much! It's been years since she left and now she's gone.
I closed my eyes and tried to picture her in my mind but only pictures from
around the house appeared. I'd been having the hardest time remembering
every detail of my Mother. There's only the scent, the slight brushing of
her hair or her velvet eyes that shone lovingly down at me. Everything
else seems to disappear as every year rolls by.
I'm afraid that one day I'm going to wake up and not remember anything,
there will only be that empty space where she once was. I vaguely recall
that poem I read at one of the art fairs Ray made me go to, it touched my
heart because it hit so close to home.
Mother
Mother so dear and close to my heart.
I fear that we are growing apart.
Since the years roll quickly by
I'm filling old and lost...oh why?
I long for your soft touch,
the one that could scare every little worry
away, I long for your voice to lore me to sleep
and keep me dreaming...
I am safe and secure as long as you're near.
For you are my Mother so beautiful and dear.
-Jeaneen M. Worthen
I wonder what my life would be like if Mother were still alive. Maybe I
wouldn't fill so insecure and I definitely wouldn't be here. I stopped
thinking to hear the laps of water against the house. This place is
beautiful in it's own way. Just then the door opened and Darien and
Phillip walked in. I stood up and crossed the distance to the door.
"Where have you been? I thought you had just left me here!"
Darien put the paper bag he was holding onto the couch before answering,
"We went and got something to eat. We weren't gone that long."
That hit a spot, "No, you were gone much longer than that." I said referring
to his disappearance. He looked at me and sighed, "Serena-"
"I don't want to argue right now, lets just eat!" I went passed Darien to
the couch and sat down by the bag. Philly came up and put the bag she
was holding onto the couch as well. "Well, we better eat because D.C here
says that we have to take off. He has to accomplish his mission before it
gets out of hand." I bit my lip before I could say anything sarcastic
about that. Darien was taking out bread, peanut butter, honey, jam and
some fruit along with some milk. Minutes later we had the sandwiches made
and we were all on the floor eating. Philly was the one sitting closest to
me. "So, how long have you been doing this sort of thing?"
Philly looked at me then at Darien, "Five years." Wow, five years? How can
she survive that? I gulped, "Do you like it?" I asked. She gave me a look
I didn't recognize, so I decided to drop it.
"We have to leave in twenty minutes, K.T has a place all picked out in
the middle of Tokyo. If we leave soon we will get there around three."
Darien explained. "What is it...that you do exactly?" I asked hesitantly.
Darien sighed in frustration. Maybe I shouldn't have asked. Since when do
you care if Darien's mad or not? Maybe because then, in a way, I knew he
wasn't mad...just...oh I don't know! Darien gave Philly a look that I
didn't understand. What was with those two? Some code language or some-
thing? I am starting to really feel left out! That's one thing I really
hate is being left in the dark about something. I feel lost and I can't
control what goes on around me! Oh, how I would love to give him a good
bonk on the head! Maybe then he would come to his senses. At least I
getting a little defiant again; that make's me feel somewhat confident in
my surroundings. Darien was still quiet but now he was looking at the paper
bag that was now on the floor. "Dar-"
"Serena, I can't tell you what this is all about. It's not safe, do you
understand? IF someone got a hold of you..."
I smirked, "Right, I wouldn't give in if it meant some ones life! Do you
think I'm that shallow? If what ever happens to me happens that's the way
it is but I want to know what exactly 'you' and now 'I' am up against!"
"Serena..." this time his said it in a low growl. Philly, I guess knew that
he was about to lose his cool because she shook her head at him, "I think
we all need a little more sleep but that will have to come later. We have
to leave, lets just pack up and get going." I don't know what was
Darien's problem but he needs to fix it before I lose 'my' cool!! I am
starting to get sick and tired of being treated like I am some helpless
fool that got in the middle of all this. Thanks to my friends I know I
can help; friends support always comes in handy!
I got up, deciding to put off the conversation for now. There is always
later...
Darien, I guess took that as a giving up sign, he look relieved. Don't get
too comfortable with the idea! Darien then got up and started packing things
up. Soon we were all suited up with the black backpacks and shoes. I hope
this ends soon!
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"So we just wait? This is so boring!" complained Mina. I sighed, Mina
could be such an annoying little blonde! Serena would call soon; she has
to if we're going to find out where she is. We didn't get too much of her
surroundings when we talked to her. She was too happy to see us to even
think about giving us any help in 'finding' her. Darien had better take
good care of her if he plans of taking her around on his little ride to...
"Hey, that's mine!" Lita yelled. Mina had grabbed Lita's bag of chips and
was now trying to stuff as many chips as she could into her mouth before
Lita could take it away from her. The word 'immature' comes to mind. "Ray,
do you think Serena is really going to be alright?" Luna asked. I nodded,
"Sure, Serena can tough it...when she wants to..."
that didn't sound too convincing. Well, lets just say that Serena could do it
if she was...inspired. Luna didn't look cheered up by my little
(very little) assurance. "Luna, trust me...Serena will be fine. She won't
let Darien push her around if that's what your worried about. Of course if
your worried if she's going to get hurt or not...well, Serena is Sailor
Moon! She'll know what to do if danger does ever cross her path. Besides
now that we remembered our communicators she can call whenever she needs
help! Don't worry."
"I hope your right." Luna then started to stare out the window. Poor
kitty cat, she is so worried about Serena. We are all worried about Serena.
Who knows what kind of trouble Darien is mixed up with.
"Lita, that's MY bow! It's not even your color!" Mina yelled at Lita.
"I think I need some air..." I walked outside to see Chad sitting on the
steps with his head down, "You are such an idiot, just
say...no........................that's not it either, something like...'
you are as beautiful as the...burning fire, your eyes are like...
shinning crystals in the dark! I want to relive every moment with you
and more! Stay with me till the end of time...uh, gosh no way that
will defiantly not work. It has to perfect!"
I shook my head and sat down next to him. He jumped when he saw me
beside him, "Ray! Uh...when did...I mean did you...?"
I laughed. He can be so cute sometimes, "What were you trying to do?
Write a new song?" He blushed madly. I didn't see what was so embarrassing
about me listening in on a new creation.
Chad cleared his throat, "Um, actually...uh...well sort of..." I smiled
then frowned as I remembered Serena. "What's got you down Ray?" he asked
me. He scooted closer and put his arms on top of his knees.
"I'm just worried about Serena," I looked out into the distance. The sun
was bright outside with its beautiful raise of light. A couple yellow moths
flew by, they looked like dancing fairies, "She's out there...and she could
get hurt."
"Oh, Ray I'm so sorry! I didn't even think that you... or... I just
that... that...you must be really worried about your friend! I'm sure
she'll be all right! All your friends are real troopers; they can go
through anything! Me, I'm a flake!"
I looked at him, "Thanks, but you know, your not as a flake as you
think you are! You survived Grandpa's training, now that had to take
guts, especially when he went through that stage of swinging trees!" I
laughed as I remembered the looked on Chad's face when he got up. He was
stiff for weeks after that!
Chad smiled. I love that smile! I smiled back then went back to looking at
the surroundings of spring.
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As soon as we stepped outside I heard the distant sound of a chopper. I
looked behind us to see a helicopter coming down at an angle. We waiting
till it dropped a rope ladder then Philly caught on. She stepped up it
with skill. I gulped, "Um," I was about to say something about it being
to high up and dangerous to climb but then realized that is exactly what
Darien was saying earlier. Well, you can just see how I can ruff it! I'm
not some one that you have to pamper! I put my foot into the first hoop
and started up. The backpack on my back felt heavier then it did a minute
ago but I kept on pulling myself up. I was amazed at myself when I got to
the top! I had done it! And without any help! I smiled then looked down;
it was very far down! Darien was only a quarter way up so I went and took
a spot on the floor near Philly and this tan looking guy.
Darien came up a few minutes later. As soon as he had his feet in the
doorway the helicopter took off at an alarming rate! It felt like when
you're in an elevator then you all of a sudden stop, your head feels like
there's a big weight in it for two seconds, but this was more so. One of
the men started talking into his headphone then held three fingers up for
us to see. Darien nodded and waved his hand. What is he doing? There was
too much noise to ask so I just tried to relax and, as well as I could,
and enjoy the ride. I had never been in a helicopter before, well, except
for last night. Or was it the night before...
I don't even know what time it is! This is such a pain! Philly handed me a
piece of gum; I took it gratefully. I don't remember exactly how much time
had pasted or what happened since I fell asleep. But when I woke up we were
landing on the top of a big building. It was pitch dark outside and you
could feel the soft cool night air as the chopper spun its wings.
They let us down and we crawled out. They then took off into the air
once again, I didn't see in what direction they went because Darien had
grabbed my arm and started pulling me to a door. Philly opened it and we
went inside. There were stairs in front of us and we walked down at a fast
pace. Why were we in such a hurry? Darien was practically dragging me
behind him.
By time we got to the top floor I was worn out and so was Darien and
Philly. But we kept on walking till we reached an elevator. We went down
to ground landing. The doors opened to revile the lobby of a hotel, a very
nice hotel! There were big white marble pillars that came down in several
places in the room. It had a beautiful fireplace surrounded with red wood
that shone from the lights. There was also a little water fountain in the
middle of it all surrounded by soft colored rocks. Inside were lots of
pennies and nickoles. Off to my right was a little restaurant with tables
that had a white table cloth and a simple candle burning in the middle.
The desk was a little to our left and that's where Darien headed, but before
he did he handed me over to Philly.
I moved a foot a way from Philly, I didn't see any need for her to watch
over me while Darien was right over there. Darien talked with the man
only second before coming back with two keys.
We went back toward the elevator and got in. Darien pushed the button
with the number six on it and up we went. We stopped. When we got out,
there was a small family with three kids and a man that looked to be in his
late twenties, he was tall, had light brown hair, and was dressed very
neatly with a gray suit and tie but that wasn't what made me look closer at
him, it was the scare on the side of his head that trailed down to his
cheek bone. It almost wasn't noticeable but when the light hit it just
right it could be plainly seen. They were all waiting to use the elevator
so when we came out they all went in.
Darien walked swiftly down the hall while Philly and I trailed behind him.
He stopped at room number 752 and put a card in the door-lock. He walked
inside making sure the door was open for us. We walked inside. The room had
a couch, coffee table and TV on the right, a small dinning room table with
two chairs, and a small kitchen with sink, microwave, and small fridge were
all on the left. There was also a bathroom to the right, and another door
strait across from the door; that I found out was the bedroom with a Queen
size bed and TV. There were beautiful paintings on the walls and lovely wallpaper.
This place must be expensive! It was a suite with maroon as its
based color. Darien, after handing the key to Philly started for the door.
"I'll be in room 753, right next door. Call if you need anything." Darien
left, shutting the door. I turned to see Philly putting her black bag on one
of the chairs. She sighed, "Well, you better gets some sleep because we're
going to be up all night if that's what it takes!"
"Why? Is there some kind of plan or something?" it was the first thing I
had said since we got on the helicopter. "No, but I'm sure D.C. has some-
thing already in that head of his. This is going to be our hide out for
awhile so don't do anything stupid like trying to call your friends
or anything." She warned.
"No problem!" I smiled then slouched down on the couch. This place was
great! The longer we get to stay here the better! At least it's
comfortable! Philly went into the bathroom and I heard her turn on the
shower. I sighed. I was alone, at least now I can talk to the girls! I
pulled out my communicator and turned it on. Mina was the first to answer
it this time.
"Serena! WE have been waiting ALL day for you to call! Do you have any
idea what time it is?" Mina asked. I smiled, "No, but I think I can find
out where I am! I'm in some kind of suite in a hotel! It's great here, must
have cost a mint to get this room!" Mina smiled, "Really, wow! That's great!
Can you get room service?" .
"Um, I don't know." I looked around the room for a menu or something.
"Is that Serena?!" Luna's voice came over the communicator. "Ah, ya
but-"
Mina was gone and in its place was Luna. She looked really worried.
"Serena, are you alright? Did Darien hurt you?" Luna asked
immediately.
"I'm fine! And no, Darien absolutely did not hurt me! You know he
wouldn't do that! The only thing that jerk is doing is excluding me
from...what ever he's doing! He won't let me help, Luna! He's so mean,
and selfish! He should know better then to keep in the dark about this
whole thing!" I complained.
"You mean you have no idea why your there?" Luna asked me. I sniffed,
"NO, and he won't tell me either. He's says 'it's too dangerous' and that
'the bad guys might get me and force me to tell everything I know', Luna do
you think I would tell a soul a secret plan or something?! Especially if
there were people involved?! He has given no thought to how I might feel
about this, the jerk! He is so inconsiderate, immature, and...and...well
you know what I mean! I feel like I have hardly any control over the
situation! This whole thing is his fault! If he didn't go and kidnap me
in the first place I wouldn't be here and I would be home with my brother
and you guys! I wouldn't have remembered what I saw or if I did I wouldn't
know what it meant! Like I would go to the cops with some crazy story about
guys in raincoats arguing! I'm not that dumb! What kind of girl does he think
I am? He is just a...jerk!" Finely running out of breath I sighed and looked
at Luna for some kind of assurance. Luna had been listening patiently the
whole time; she knows me too well!
"Well, at least I know you still don't trust him. Love him...but don't
trust him. Well, if you two did get married there would defiantly be
an imbalance!"
"Luna! I can't believe your thinking about me getting married to that jerk
at a time like this!" I cried. Luna shook her head, "I'm glad you're
alright. I've been worried sick about you! Your brother is worried too."
I gave a sympathetic smile, "Just try to comfort him, Luna. I know I would
need it if Sammy were the one missing instead. Too bad we can't tell him
about the communicators!"
"Oh, that would go over well, telling him you Sailor Moon! Ha, I think
not. He'll just have to suffer a little longer!"
I bit my lip, "Luna, what if I said I didn't want to come home just yet?"
Luna's turned shocked eyes on me, "What?! Are you crazy?"
"No, Luna...uh, it's just that I want to help! If Darien needs me...or
Sailor Moon I could help! I don't want him to go through this alone."
"But you just said he doesn't WANT your help!" Luna protested.
How could Luna understand? She hasn't been around Darien the last few
days.
"Luna, please! I know he doesn't but I want to give it anyway! He needs
me even though he doesn't know it yet. Please, Luna!"
Luna looked worried again but she sighed, "Okay, but I don't know how the
scouts are going to take this! They're pretty emotional over your leaving
and they're going to want you back! Are you sure you won't change your
mind?"
A gave myself a few seconds to answer that, "Positive!"
"Well, we have to at least know where you are in case anything happens.
Can you find anything?"
"Just minute, they're should be a map of the city or something." I put
the communticator down and got up. I found my way into the bedroom and
soon found a map of the city, it showed where the restaurants were.
I came back, "I found it. Find Amy so she can take down directions."
Luna was gone, a few minutes later Amy appeared, "Serena, Luna says that
your know where you are."
"Yep, here take this down." Amy nodded then I heard some paper ruffle.
I quickly told her where and she wrote it all down. The hotel was situated
in the middle of Tokyo all right.
"Great! Now, if you can keep your communicator on you we can keep tract
of where you go. I made a link that will tell us exactly where you are!
Like right now you're in room 752 on the same wall as the door."
"Wow, that's great Amy!" I smiled and put my feet on the coffee table. This
is great! Now, even I don't know where I am I can just ask Amy! I then heard
the shower turn off and started to panic, "Amy, I have to go! Philly is
getting out of the shower!"
"I'll ask who that is later! Take care!" Amy was gone as the screen went
blank. I put the communicator back in my pocket and sighed in relief. I
picked up the remote and turned the TV on. There was a whole bunch of news
on almost every channel and then one other really fake romance channel.
Philly came out of the shower wearing black boxer shorts and a dark blue
t-shirt. Her hair was down; it was long to her waist.
"Hey, can I do your hair?" I asked all of sudden, even surprising
myself.
She looked startled then nodded slowly, "I guess..." she came over and
sat down in front of me, she moved the coffee table out of the way and
I gave her the remote in case she wanted to watch something. I quickly
got up and found my bag; I pulled out some hair stuff and sat back down
again. Who ever packed up that bag knew what they were doing!
I brushed out her hair and then started French braiding it. It took me
awhile since I messed up a few time but I finely got it.
"Thanks..." she said with out looking at me. But I could see the side
of her face and there was a small smile. I smiled and went to take a
shower of my own. I don't think that helicopter was very clean! I gabbed
some black boxers and a pink t-shirt and went into the bathroom. I came
out a half hour later. Who ever packed that bag sure knew what I liked! I
found myself thinking that a lot!
I sat on the couch and began brushing my long hair. Philly looked at me
and smiled, "You 'do' have beautiful hair!"
"Thanks!" I smiled back.
"Um, do you mind if... I...?" she asked. I nodded and we traded places.
It took her twice as long for her to do my hair then it was for me to do
her hair. When she was done I went and looked in the mirror. My hair was
the same except the long hair that came out of my buns was braided with
pink ribbon on the ends.
"Wow!" I said when I came out, "Thanks!"
She smiled, "Your welcome. Are you hungry?" Did she really have to ask?!
I smiled and she went and found the menu.
We ordered over the phone and then she went and got some ice in the ice
bucket.
I sat watching some boring news about a car crash on the highway. Two
were injured and one was killed. It was sad...and depressing! I turned
the channel.
Philly came back in with the bucket so we chopped and sucked on ice
until the food came. It was almost like a sleep over except the girls
weren't here and we were in a hotel, minus the fact that we were on a
mission.
"There isn't anything to watch!" I complained. "Well, how about a game
or something?" she asked. "Charades!" I quickly got up and stood in front
of her, "I get to go first! This time you really have to think though!
Okay?"
She laughed, "You must have had more sleep on that Helicopter than I
thought!"
I smiled, "Well, one can never have too much sleep but in this case I'm
ready to have some fun!" I was being to 'really' like Philly; she could
be a lot of fun when she put her mind to it!
I then started thinking of something to act out. What could she guess at?
Let's do something simple first, like an animal or something. Oh, I know,
how about a tiger! I nodded that I was ready and the game began!
I got down on all fours and started walking around; then I kind of clawed
at her! She watched me carefully as I moved back and fourth.
"Dog!" she called.
I shook my head.
I tried the claw thing.
"Cat tearing up curtains!"
I shook my head again.
"Just 'cat' then?" she asked hopeful.
I shook my head 'again'.
"Mmmm, you're making this hard! How about a robot?"
I broke character, "Nope, you were closer the first time."
"Oh, okay."
I went back to acting like a tiger. I bared my teeth and clawed.
"Vampire!"
I shuddered. Vampires now reminded me of that Mr. Dracula that we fought a
while ago. Tuxedo Mask was there to save me. The strange thing was; why
didn't he save me when I was kidnapped by Darien? Maybe he could sense
that I wasn't really in danger or maybe he can only tell when I'm in trouble
if I'm in Sailor Moon form. He is so confusing! I wonder where he
is now...probably in a nice house living
like a king! Not that I'm complaining, this place is great! And I am
totally going to help Darien...even though I haven't told him yet. But
he'll be happy...sort of...well he will just have to get used to it,
'cause I'm staying right here! Maybe somehow I can contact Tuxedo Mask
and he can help too! And the scouts...as soon as we figure this all out
we can get this show on the road! It might take some time to figure out
what exactly we are suppose to do and what is going on but nothing has
slowed us down for too long!
"Serena? Serena, are you okay?" I focused my eyes to see Philly sitting
in front of me on the floor; she looked worried.
"Oh, sorry! I guess I spaced out a little there!" I quickly apologized.
Hopefully she wouldn't ask me any questions! She didn't, instead she just
nodded and got up, "I think you should go to bed. We have a big day
tomorrow!"
I quickly shook my head 'no' but Philly went into the bedroom, "I'm
going to sleep on the couch tonight in case D.C. needs to talk."
She came back with a blanket and pillow. "But Philly, I'm not tired,
really!" I protested. I didn't want to go to sleep. Maybe it was the
excitement but I wanted to do something! Anything! Philly just gave me
a stern look; she didn't have to say anything. I knew she wanted me in
bed and to get my rest and she wasn't going to argue about it. Usually
I would still protest but for some reason I just did what I was told. I
got up and went into the bedroom, before
shutting the door I said "Goodnight".
I got into the covers; they were cold. I hate getting into cold
blankets! Usually Luna was there to warm them up before I got in...
but Luna wasn't here, was she? I felt close to tears at the thought. I
miss Luna! But I have to be strong! I need to stay together to help Darien
............do what ever he is doing! I snuggled against the
pillows trying to get warm but it wasn't working. So I lay on my bed
awake waiting for the sun to rise. But before it could rise or even come
close I heard a knock at the door. I knew it was Darien.
Philly had said something about that. When I heard the door open Darien's
voice filter into the room I got out of bed. Something was up!
I dropped to the floor then crawled to the door. I opened it just a crack
to peek out. I felt like a child who was doing something she shouldn't. But
I wasn't breaking any laws...I'm just...ease dropping. I smiled then focused
my attention to they're conversation. Darien was sitting on the coffee
table while Philly was on the couch with a cup of hot...chocolate! My
mouth watered and the idea of warm hot chocolate made me shiver all over.
Something to warm me up would be great! But I had a mission and that was
to see what 'is' going on! They were talking now, before they were quiet
just staring into space, but now Darien's voice came out loud and clear.
"You didn't tell her anything did you?" I heard him ask Philly.
"No, and keep your voice down! She's sleeping! You don't want to wake her
up do you?" Philly asked.
"No. Thanks for not telling her. I don't want her to know a thing about
this CASA! The guy is evil and who knows what he'll do!"
"CASA..." I echoed, "Remember that!" Darien sighed and ran his fingers
through his hair, "Phillip, I'm going to need help! This is going to
get complicated especially since the first contact didn't go very well.
First the guy didn't trust me then Serena... his guys are trained to
trust no one! I don't know how I'm going to get under their skin if they
don't let me in!"
"I'm no expert in this field, you and K.T. are the ones that can take
this down! Maybe that is what you should do...ask K.T. to get in with you.
I know he's busy as it is but is what he's doing really going to help take
these people to jail?" Philly asked then took another swallow of that
wonderful hot chocolate!
"K.T. is doing some pretty important work but I 'do' need all the help I
can get! And if pulling K.T. out of his field...well, let's just say you
have a point. I'll call him in the morning, he should be able to get here
by eight tomorrow night." With that there was just silence, no one said a
word for the next fifteen minutes and I was actually starting to get tired.
"Well, I better get some sleep. Tomorrow morning, after I call K.T., I'll
be heading out. I want you to stay here and watch Serena, make sure she
doesn't get into any trouble. I'm going to try and get some info on that
guy!" Darien got up and walked to the door.
"Serena is really nice. I'm sure you know you're lucky to know a girl like
her. I will take care of her." Philly then laid down full length on the
couch.
Darien nodded then opened the door and shut it tightly behind him. In a
way I was insulted by Darien treating me like a two year old. I don't need
a babysitter. But in another way it is really sweet that he cares! Darien
'can' be nice, sweet and caring when he wants to but he can be mean, cruel
and conceited too! Men! Girls will 'never' figure them out! The living room
light clicked off and I was left in total darkness. I quietly shut the door
and crawled back into bed. This whole trip has been weird but interesting.
I tried to stay awake to figure out what Darien and Philly had said but
sleep was over powering and I fell into unconsciousness.
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"Pluto, where are you?" I asked. Mist was everywhere and I couldn't see
two feet in front of me. "Pluto, I need to talk to you!" I yelled.
"Calm down! I'm right here!" Pluto came into view and the mist lifted
some. "What is going on? Darien is alone and he won't tell me what is going
on! I want to help!" I tried to explain.
Pluto held up a hand, "Serena, Sailor Moon, you know what to do. Just
follow your heart. You can do anything your heart tells you to! No task Is
too great when your heart demands it!" I didn't understand, or I didn't want
to, things were all too complicated!
"Pluto, you have to tell me what to do! I need your help!" I exclaimed
again.
Pluto was silent as she looked at me.
"Please! I can't help anyone alone!" I begged. I felt like I was trapped
in this fog and I had no way out! But I wanted to help...Darien...but...I
can't unless he tells me what is happening! I need to know!
"I know you can't do this alone!" Pluto smiled. Why was she smiling when
the world was falling down all around me! This doesn't make any sense! But
she knows I need help! That is at least a comfort! "Help me then! Please!"
I asked.
"I cannot help you but Tuxedo Mask can! Trust in him and he will be your guide."
"But we don't know if he-"
"Trust in him and he will trust in you!" she was sounding more like an echo
now. I felt troubled and confused and I wanted out of this! I wanted
control; I needed control of this situation! Pluto started to fade;
she was getting farther and farther away! I started to run after her
but I didn't seem to be getting anywhere, it was like I was moving in
one place!
"Pluto, no! Don't leave me! I need your help! Please!" I begged. Tears
started to fall down my face; I didn't make a move to wipe them away.
Instead I fell to the soft ground and cried while reaching out my hand
to hopefully touch hers, "No! No! Don't...please don't...don't leave me!
No! No!"
I woke up with sweat running down my forehead and I was panting, I
kept whispering over and over, "No...no...no...no..." till I finely
realized I was doing it. I hadn't had a dream like that in a long, long,
time! Most of my dreams with Pluto were nice and helpful. She helped me
build confidence in myself and to become part of who I am. Why did she
leave all of a sudden and what was she trying to tell me? I fell back
onto my pillow and groaned, I felt hot and cold at the same time. I need
to get some rest. But what if the dreams come back again! I don't want to
have another dream like that again! I pulled back the covers and walked to
the door, "Maybe if I took another bath." I
whispered to myself. I went into the bathroom and started the water and shut
the door.
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I woke up tangled in the sheets. I hate it when that happens! I pulled
myself out and pulled my slightly damp hair away from my face. After
looking at the clock I realized that Philly had let me sleep in. It was
ten-thirty. I got off the bed and opened the door. The most wonderful smell
came from the living room. I walked up to the coffee table, which had a
tray full of bacon, eggs, sausages, and pancakes; and on another tray there
was orange juice, apple juice, and milk. My stomach grumbled! I sat down
in front of it then looked around. Where is Philly? She's not going to
leave
all this good food here is she?
The door opened and Philly came in, "It's about time you woke up!"
"You could have gotten me up, you know." I stated while looking at the
food.
"You didn't get much sleep last night." Alarm shot through me! Did she
know I was ease dropping on their whole conversation? Oh, I'm really going
to get it now!
"You woke me up last night with all that yelling in your sleep!" Philly
sat down next to me and I sighed in relief. "Sorry! I was having a...
strange dream."
"That's okay. I get them all the time. So, what do you want to do today?"
she asked. I decided to play dumb, "What about Darien?"
"Oh, he is going to be gone all day. So, it's just the two of us." She
smiled and piled some food on her plate. She sure was in good spirits today!
I wonder if we could go to the mall. "Shopping?" I asked hopefully.
"Sorry, no can do. We have to stay here." She stated.
"In the building." It was more of a question then a statement. She nodded,
"Can we go to the gift shop?" The thought of chocolate bunnies comes to
mind! And they have balloons and games! Maybe we could get something there
and have a little fun in this 'dangerous' place!
"I suppose so." She put some pancake in her mouth. The rest of the time we
were quite while we ate breakfast. I couldn't believe how hungry I was!
I practically shoved the whole meal in my mouth at one time and was
finished before she was! Just like old days! It was nice to have a good
meal once in awhile, even if I did have to be kidnapped to do it!
Now, how about shopping!!!
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"Amy, have you seen my brush?" Mina asked from the bathroom of the Temple.
Amy looked up from her book. She was sitting in a big whicker chair with a
heavy bound book in her lap.
"I'm sorry I haven't. Maybe you should ask Lita." Amy then went back to
her book. Girls are so hard to take care of. You have to wonder what Parents
go through everyday! Of course not all the girls have parents, like Lita
and Ray; Amy and Mina only have a Mother! Serena is the only one of the
group that... 'had' parents. Now, Serena is just as parentless as Lita and
Ray. Oh, how I wish Mr. And Mrs. Tsukino were alive! They were such caring
and wonderful parents. Especially Mrs. Tsukino! She really knew how to
shape Serena up when she got out of line! She just knew what her daughter
needed, it must have been hard for her to leave and go to the war zone and
take care of those poor wounded soldiers. But it was just like Serena to be
so understanding. Serena cried a little but in the end she let her Mother
go. It was hard on all of us! Even Sammy didn't seem so annoying; his
mothers leaving really must have hit home on how important family is. Of
course their Father was already in the heat of the battle when their
Mother left. Poor boy was trying to keep things together by playing man
of the house. But he was so very young. I guess that's what pulled
them together, Serena and Sammy, they're Mother and Father were both gone
and they both missed them very much!
It's a wonder Serena wasn't begging the scouts to come and rescue her. But
in a way I understand. Serena is also the strong warrior Sailor Moon! And
scouts don't step down from any challenge! Serena and her big heart! She
loves Darien a lot I suppose...
I wonder what is going to happen when she has to come home; Darien will
have to go his way without her. I'm sure they won't let her into that gang
of theirs! Serena will be crushed! But she'll live through it; she lived
through his death.
Serena is so grown up but yet she still has her immature ways that make her
so sweet and innocent! I hope she comes back safely!
"Mina! Stay out of my dresser!" Ray yelled.
"But, I can't find my brush!" Mina complained.
"Well, it's NOT in my DRESSER!" Ray growled.
"Artimis! Tell her to stop yelling in my ear!" Mina sounded like a child!
It's amazing she hasn't had practice at this sister-sister thing before she
met these girls!
Artimis who was still sleeping jumped up at the sound of his
name, "What...where...who called?"
"Go back to sleep, Artimis! The girls were only fighting." I yawned
and stretched out on the pillow. The day had been pretty lazy so far.
"Oh, thanks Luna." He then closed his eyes and snuggled into the warmth
of the sheets that were thrown off the couch sometime last night.
"I can't find my brush! My hair is a tattered mess, and it's going to
take 'days' if I don't have my brush to get it perfectly silky again!"
Mina complained. Girls...!
"Oh, shut-up Mina!" Ray snapped.
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I found a big box of chocolates, three CD's to play and lots of
popcorn! I couldn't wait until tonight! We were going to stay up all
night with food and several movies that I was going to convince Darien
to get!
"Are you sure you want to get 'all' that?" Philly asked. I was used to
the girls saying the same thing so I smiled, "Of course!" We paid for the
stuff and got into the elevator. We were on level two when the elevator
stopped. It opened then the man that was waiting for the elevator last
night stepped in. He wasn't wearing a suit this time, instead he was
wearing off-white slacks and lose green silk shirt. He was hansom in
his own sort of way, I guess. He looked up at the numbers above the door
as we went up. I wonder why he hadn't asked us to push a
number for him. Oh, well.
He looked over at me; I guess he felt me looking at him. I blushed at
being caught staring at someone. He smiled; it wasn't a very nice smile.
It was almost a grin that said I am perfect and all-powerful! I don't like
it when guys smile that way!
"Hi!" he greeted me. At first I didn't answer him, it took me a moment
to register that he even said anything to me. "Uh, hi!" I smiled back. His
eyes lit up with interest. Not another one! I have seen that look too many
times I men's faces!
"Your room is on floor number 6?" he asked. It was obvious so I
answered,
"Yep, and yours?"
"Same." He replied. That's why he hadn't asked.
"I'm in room 778." He informed me. I had no idea why he told me his
number, what use could I do with it? "That's nice." I replied.
"Well?" he prodded. If he thought I was going to tell him my number...
ohhh, men! Thankfully Philly, who had been listening to the whole thing,
cut in!
"Excuse me sir but I would appreciate if you kept your distance from
my friend." Philly then ignored the man.
When the elevator stopped the man got out before we did and disappeared
down the hall. We got out and went to our room. I couldn't help but look
over my shoulder to see if that man was watching us. No one was in site;
I sighed in relief.
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"So, what about that place?" I asked. We were all looking for someplace
to eat lunch and no body wanted to decide on anything.
"Well, I liked that restaurant back there." Stated Amy.
"Then why didn't you say anything?" I growled. At this rate we weren't
going to find anything to eat!
"There! We haven't been there before!" Mina pointed to a little restaurant
with black bricks, door and windows. I've heard about the place, they say
the place has blue lights everywhere and they serve weird food. But I doubt
that was what Mina was really looking at. It...or rather them, two men
were looking at the place, they started talking then went in. They both
were wearing black pants,
t-shirt, shoes and a backpack. One was blonde while the other had dark
brown, both tall.
"Mina! That place is hardly worthy of my presents!" I scolded.
"Oh, please! I just want to take a peek!" She begged. I knew I would be in
for a earful if I didn't let her so I gave in, "Fine, but if uneatable
we're leaving!"
Mina nodded vigorously.
The other girls looked unsure as well but they didn't say anything. I
think curiosity was getting to them. We walked across the street to the
place Mina pointed out. When we stood in front of the doors all the girls
except Mina looked at each other as if asking for permission. Still no
one said anything. Mina already started to open the door and she quickly
slipped in. I shrugged at the girls then turned and went in as well. The
girls followed close behind me.
It was dark all right! The only light that kept this place visible was
blue light. Everyone looked like they had died hair, except for Amy. Mina
was at the counter where you order. She was talking to a guy that looked
twice her size. This place is a little creepy!
Just then I spotted the guys Mina was obviously looking for. They were
sitting at a big round table with just enough chairs for everyone if
Mina decided to have us join in!
Mina squealed when she spotted the guys, she then motioned for us to
follow. This was not happening! We followed...into the unknown...!
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To Be Continued...
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Well, what do you think? E-MAIL! The next chapter heats up with
even more secrets! Who ARE K.T and I.T? And what does the guy at
the elevator have to do with anything? And what is the story on
Phillip's past? All this up next!
Stay with me!
Thanks!
Author: Marie J.W.
Chapter: Four
Rated: PG
E-mail: mariejwchan@yahoo.com
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Darien is such a jerk! When was he ever nice to me or anybody else anyway?
All he thinks about is his mission and his self! I could help but nooooo
he doesn't want help! He has to do it all alone like always, being the
loner. It's amazing how many people can stand being around him! With
that thought I broke out crying.
I've missed him so much these last years! The amazing thing about is that
no matter what he does or says I still love him. I'm such a fool for it too!
I wonder if any one in my situation has ever fallen OUT of love. It seems
like it would be a very hard thing to do. Darien can be so immature some-
times!
I looked around the bathroom when I noticed the familiar sound of
beeping.
At first I was confused but then it dawned on me! The communicators!
The
scouts! I was so excited that I had trouble unzipping the black bag. When
I finely got the pink device in my hand I pushed the button waiting for
one of the scouts to appear. I was so relieved to see Ray's face that I
started crying all over
again!
"Serena!" Ray exclaimed; she then turned to someone else in the room,
"Guys, it worked! I found Serena! She's okay!" Ray then turned back to
me with eyes brimming with tears, "Are you okay?"
I nodded as I sniffled, "Oh, Ray I am so glad to see you! I've been so
scared and confused. It's good to talk to someone normal for once!"
"What happened?" came in Mina's voice from somewhere in the background.
"Did you get my letter?" I asked. Ray looked confused. "Well, you should
get it in a day or two."
Ray nodded, "So where are you?"
"I don't know exactly. Some place near the ocean. Um, guys I have to
tell you... Darien's here. There's also this girl, Philly."
"Darien? How did you get messed up with him anyway?" I heard Lita's
voice.
"It's a long story."
"We have time. Spill it!" yelled Mina.
I then told them the story from beginning to now.
"So, right now I'm in the bath room! Darien's probably out there ready
to tear off my head again! The nerve of that guy!"
"So, he won't tell you what's going on?" Amy asked.
"That's right. Not a thing. It's for my protection! I'm Sailor Moon
for goodness sakes! I can handle it!" I was so frustrated.
"Serena..." Ray began.
"I know; I know... look just try to figure out where I am. How's Sammy
holding up with out me?" I could a feel sob working it's way up my
throat.
"He's doing okay. He is really worried about you though." Ray checked
her watch. "It's around lunch time. I'm going to see if we can fix up
something to eat, in the meantime you do the same. You call back in an
hour, okay? I don't think it's safe for the beeper to be going off
around Dar and your other friend. One of us will always be there in case
you need us!" Ray gave me a smile.
I was so lucky to have such great friends! "Thanks guys! If I get anymore
info on where I'm at or what's going on I'll tell you as soon as possible!"
"Right, in the meantime though go eat! I bet you haven't eaten in a long
time, you look faint!" Ray commented. I sighed, "Okay, over and out!" I
pushed the button. Now that I had my friends to back me up I could live
through this a million times if needed! Now, I need food, water, info,
and more info! Feeling much better I got up while putting the communicator
in my back pocket. I looked at myself in the mirror. Ray was right! I need
something to eat but first lets wash your face. My eyes look red and puffy.
After splashing some cool water on my face I opened the door and stepped
out into an empty room. Where did everybody go? I walked across the room to
the door and opened it, no one. Where is everybody? I thought of calling
out but then again that wouldn't a very good idea. Darien just chewed me
out about spy's being around every corner.
Giving up for now I slouched down on the couch. My stomach growled at me.
So I sat miserably waiting for someone to come back.
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"Serena's okay, Luna! We found her!" yelled Mina as Luna jumped through
the temple window. Luna's eyes widened. "Is she okay?"
"Of course! Didn't you hear me? Luna, she's with Darien just like Amy said
and she'll be back home in no time!" Mina was holding onto her communicator
and jumping up and down while she pranced around.
"Home..." A tear escaped, "Serena is coming home!"
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"So do you think you've found her yet?" Mina asked for the third time in
the last ten minutes.
"I'm trying! I need time, Mina." I looked back down at my computer and
started punching in codes, "There are several places she could be. I need
more information on the surroundings." I shut my computer,
"We need to talk to Serena."
"Well, she has to call us first. So, we're going to have to wait. Hey,
Lita is that food done yet?" Ray yelled.
"Yep, just came out of the oven." Lita called back. The smell of
pepperoni pizza filled the air. Why do we have to eat fattening food all
the time? It's amazing we're all as thin as we are with Lita's cooking.
I bet Serena is sure wishing she were here now. Lita's food is great...
but fattening!
The girls hurried to the kitchen.
"Hey, Amy are you coming?" Lita yelled. I sighed and got up; we need to
come up with some kind of plan.
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I sat, and sat, and sat, and waited, and well waited some more! Where in
the heck are they? They just decide to abandon me! Maybe Darien was a
little too ticked off about our little argument! Maybe he just left me
here to get killed but the unknown, maybe nonexistent bad guys! Do you
think he was that mad? Naw, even I wouldn't get that mad. Or course this
is Darien we're talking about. The Darien I haven't seen in years, the one
that just left and never came back until four days ago...or was it a week
ago? I stared at the walls and wondered how this place holds itself up.
It doesn't look very stable. I then looked down at my black pants. When I
first pulled them out of the backpack they smelled like lilacs in full bloom.
It reminded me of my Mother. She wore that perfume all the time. She said it
was Daddy's favorite and I don't blame him. Dad was never great with picking
out perfume but he always knew what he liked.
Mom...I miss her so much! It's been years since she left and now she's gone.
I closed my eyes and tried to picture her in my mind but only pictures from
around the house appeared. I'd been having the hardest time remembering
every detail of my Mother. There's only the scent, the slight brushing of
her hair or her velvet eyes that shone lovingly down at me. Everything
else seems to disappear as every year rolls by.
I'm afraid that one day I'm going to wake up and not remember anything,
there will only be that empty space where she once was. I vaguely recall
that poem I read at one of the art fairs Ray made me go to, it touched my
heart because it hit so close to home.
Mother
Mother so dear and close to my heart.
I fear that we are growing apart.
Since the years roll quickly by
I'm filling old and lost...oh why?
I long for your soft touch,
the one that could scare every little worry
away, I long for your voice to lore me to sleep
and keep me dreaming...
I am safe and secure as long as you're near.
For you are my Mother so beautiful and dear.
-Jeaneen M. Worthen
I wonder what my life would be like if Mother were still alive. Maybe I
wouldn't fill so insecure and I definitely wouldn't be here. I stopped
thinking to hear the laps of water against the house. This place is
beautiful in it's own way. Just then the door opened and Darien and
Phillip walked in. I stood up and crossed the distance to the door.
"Where have you been? I thought you had just left me here!"
Darien put the paper bag he was holding onto the couch before answering,
"We went and got something to eat. We weren't gone that long."
That hit a spot, "No, you were gone much longer than that." I said referring
to his disappearance. He looked at me and sighed, "Serena-"
"I don't want to argue right now, lets just eat!" I went passed Darien to
the couch and sat down by the bag. Philly came up and put the bag she
was holding onto the couch as well. "Well, we better eat because D.C here
says that we have to take off. He has to accomplish his mission before it
gets out of hand." I bit my lip before I could say anything sarcastic
about that. Darien was taking out bread, peanut butter, honey, jam and
some fruit along with some milk. Minutes later we had the sandwiches made
and we were all on the floor eating. Philly was the one sitting closest to
me. "So, how long have you been doing this sort of thing?"
Philly looked at me then at Darien, "Five years." Wow, five years? How can
she survive that? I gulped, "Do you like it?" I asked. She gave me a look
I didn't recognize, so I decided to drop it.
"We have to leave in twenty minutes, K.T has a place all picked out in
the middle of Tokyo. If we leave soon we will get there around three."
Darien explained. "What is it...that you do exactly?" I asked hesitantly.
Darien sighed in frustration. Maybe I shouldn't have asked. Since when do
you care if Darien's mad or not? Maybe because then, in a way, I knew he
wasn't mad...just...oh I don't know! Darien gave Philly a look that I
didn't understand. What was with those two? Some code language or some-
thing? I am starting to really feel left out! That's one thing I really
hate is being left in the dark about something. I feel lost and I can't
control what goes on around me! Oh, how I would love to give him a good
bonk on the head! Maybe then he would come to his senses. At least I
getting a little defiant again; that make's me feel somewhat confident in
my surroundings. Darien was still quiet but now he was looking at the paper
bag that was now on the floor. "Dar-"
"Serena, I can't tell you what this is all about. It's not safe, do you
understand? IF someone got a hold of you..."
I smirked, "Right, I wouldn't give in if it meant some ones life! Do you
think I'm that shallow? If what ever happens to me happens that's the way
it is but I want to know what exactly 'you' and now 'I' am up against!"
"Serena..." this time his said it in a low growl. Philly, I guess knew that
he was about to lose his cool because she shook her head at him, "I think
we all need a little more sleep but that will have to come later. We have
to leave, lets just pack up and get going." I don't know what was
Darien's problem but he needs to fix it before I lose 'my' cool!! I am
starting to get sick and tired of being treated like I am some helpless
fool that got in the middle of all this. Thanks to my friends I know I
can help; friends support always comes in handy!
I got up, deciding to put off the conversation for now. There is always
later...
Darien, I guess took that as a giving up sign, he look relieved. Don't get
too comfortable with the idea! Darien then got up and started packing things
up. Soon we were all suited up with the black backpacks and shoes. I hope
this ends soon!
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"So we just wait? This is so boring!" complained Mina. I sighed, Mina
could be such an annoying little blonde! Serena would call soon; she has
to if we're going to find out where she is. We didn't get too much of her
surroundings when we talked to her. She was too happy to see us to even
think about giving us any help in 'finding' her. Darien had better take
good care of her if he plans of taking her around on his little ride to...
"Hey, that's mine!" Lita yelled. Mina had grabbed Lita's bag of chips and
was now trying to stuff as many chips as she could into her mouth before
Lita could take it away from her. The word 'immature' comes to mind. "Ray,
do you think Serena is really going to be alright?" Luna asked. I nodded,
"Sure, Serena can tough it...when she wants to..."
that didn't sound too convincing. Well, lets just say that Serena could do it
if she was...inspired. Luna didn't look cheered up by my little
(very little) assurance. "Luna, trust me...Serena will be fine. She won't
let Darien push her around if that's what your worried about. Of course if
your worried if she's going to get hurt or not...well, Serena is Sailor
Moon! She'll know what to do if danger does ever cross her path. Besides
now that we remembered our communicators she can call whenever she needs
help! Don't worry."
"I hope your right." Luna then started to stare out the window. Poor
kitty cat, she is so worried about Serena. We are all worried about Serena.
Who knows what kind of trouble Darien is mixed up with.
"Lita, that's MY bow! It's not even your color!" Mina yelled at Lita.
"I think I need some air..." I walked outside to see Chad sitting on the
steps with his head down, "You are such an idiot, just
say...no........................that's not it either, something like...'
you are as beautiful as the...burning fire, your eyes are like...
shinning crystals in the dark! I want to relive every moment with you
and more! Stay with me till the end of time...uh, gosh no way that
will defiantly not work. It has to perfect!"
I shook my head and sat down next to him. He jumped when he saw me
beside him, "Ray! Uh...when did...I mean did you...?"
I laughed. He can be so cute sometimes, "What were you trying to do?
Write a new song?" He blushed madly. I didn't see what was so embarrassing
about me listening in on a new creation.
Chad cleared his throat, "Um, actually...uh...well sort of..." I smiled
then frowned as I remembered Serena. "What's got you down Ray?" he asked
me. He scooted closer and put his arms on top of his knees.
"I'm just worried about Serena," I looked out into the distance. The sun
was bright outside with its beautiful raise of light. A couple yellow moths
flew by, they looked like dancing fairies, "She's out there...and she could
get hurt."
"Oh, Ray I'm so sorry! I didn't even think that you... or... I just
that... that...you must be really worried about your friend! I'm sure
she'll be all right! All your friends are real troopers; they can go
through anything! Me, I'm a flake!"
I looked at him, "Thanks, but you know, your not as a flake as you
think you are! You survived Grandpa's training, now that had to take
guts, especially when he went through that stage of swinging trees!" I
laughed as I remembered the looked on Chad's face when he got up. He was
stiff for weeks after that!
Chad smiled. I love that smile! I smiled back then went back to looking at
the surroundings of spring.
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As soon as we stepped outside I heard the distant sound of a chopper. I
looked behind us to see a helicopter coming down at an angle. We waiting
till it dropped a rope ladder then Philly caught on. She stepped up it
with skill. I gulped, "Um," I was about to say something about it being
to high up and dangerous to climb but then realized that is exactly what
Darien was saying earlier. Well, you can just see how I can ruff it! I'm
not some one that you have to pamper! I put my foot into the first hoop
and started up. The backpack on my back felt heavier then it did a minute
ago but I kept on pulling myself up. I was amazed at myself when I got to
the top! I had done it! And without any help! I smiled then looked down;
it was very far down! Darien was only a quarter way up so I went and took
a spot on the floor near Philly and this tan looking guy.
Darien came up a few minutes later. As soon as he had his feet in the
doorway the helicopter took off at an alarming rate! It felt like when
you're in an elevator then you all of a sudden stop, your head feels like
there's a big weight in it for two seconds, but this was more so. One of
the men started talking into his headphone then held three fingers up for
us to see. Darien nodded and waved his hand. What is he doing? There was
too much noise to ask so I just tried to relax and, as well as I could,
and enjoy the ride. I had never been in a helicopter before, well, except
for last night. Or was it the night before...
I don't even know what time it is! This is such a pain! Philly handed me a
piece of gum; I took it gratefully. I don't remember exactly how much time
had pasted or what happened since I fell asleep. But when I woke up we were
landing on the top of a big building. It was pitch dark outside and you
could feel the soft cool night air as the chopper spun its wings.
They let us down and we crawled out. They then took off into the air
once again, I didn't see in what direction they went because Darien had
grabbed my arm and started pulling me to a door. Philly opened it and we
went inside. There were stairs in front of us and we walked down at a fast
pace. Why were we in such a hurry? Darien was practically dragging me
behind him.
By time we got to the top floor I was worn out and so was Darien and
Philly. But we kept on walking till we reached an elevator. We went down
to ground landing. The doors opened to revile the lobby of a hotel, a very
nice hotel! There were big white marble pillars that came down in several
places in the room. It had a beautiful fireplace surrounded with red wood
that shone from the lights. There was also a little water fountain in the
middle of it all surrounded by soft colored rocks. Inside were lots of
pennies and nickoles. Off to my right was a little restaurant with tables
that had a white table cloth and a simple candle burning in the middle.
The desk was a little to our left and that's where Darien headed, but before
he did he handed me over to Philly.
I moved a foot a way from Philly, I didn't see any need for her to watch
over me while Darien was right over there. Darien talked with the man
only second before coming back with two keys.
We went back toward the elevator and got in. Darien pushed the button
with the number six on it and up we went. We stopped. When we got out,
there was a small family with three kids and a man that looked to be in his
late twenties, he was tall, had light brown hair, and was dressed very
neatly with a gray suit and tie but that wasn't what made me look closer at
him, it was the scare on the side of his head that trailed down to his
cheek bone. It almost wasn't noticeable but when the light hit it just
right it could be plainly seen. They were all waiting to use the elevator
so when we came out they all went in.
Darien walked swiftly down the hall while Philly and I trailed behind him.
He stopped at room number 752 and put a card in the door-lock. He walked
inside making sure the door was open for us. We walked inside. The room had
a couch, coffee table and TV on the right, a small dinning room table with
two chairs, and a small kitchen with sink, microwave, and small fridge were
all on the left. There was also a bathroom to the right, and another door
strait across from the door; that I found out was the bedroom with a Queen
size bed and TV. There were beautiful paintings on the walls and lovely wallpaper.
This place must be expensive! It was a suite with maroon as its
based color. Darien, after handing the key to Philly started for the door.
"I'll be in room 753, right next door. Call if you need anything." Darien
left, shutting the door. I turned to see Philly putting her black bag on one
of the chairs. She sighed, "Well, you better gets some sleep because we're
going to be up all night if that's what it takes!"
"Why? Is there some kind of plan or something?" it was the first thing I
had said since we got on the helicopter. "No, but I'm sure D.C. has some-
thing already in that head of his. This is going to be our hide out for
awhile so don't do anything stupid like trying to call your friends
or anything." She warned.
"No problem!" I smiled then slouched down on the couch. This place was
great! The longer we get to stay here the better! At least it's
comfortable! Philly went into the bathroom and I heard her turn on the
shower. I sighed. I was alone, at least now I can talk to the girls! I
pulled out my communicator and turned it on. Mina was the first to answer
it this time.
"Serena! WE have been waiting ALL day for you to call! Do you have any
idea what time it is?" Mina asked. I smiled, "No, but I think I can find
out where I am! I'm in some kind of suite in a hotel! It's great here, must
have cost a mint to get this room!" Mina smiled, "Really, wow! That's great!
Can you get room service?" .
"Um, I don't know." I looked around the room for a menu or something.
"Is that Serena?!" Luna's voice came over the communicator. "Ah, ya
but-"
Mina was gone and in its place was Luna. She looked really worried.
"Serena, are you alright? Did Darien hurt you?" Luna asked
immediately.
"I'm fine! And no, Darien absolutely did not hurt me! You know he
wouldn't do that! The only thing that jerk is doing is excluding me
from...what ever he's doing! He won't let me help, Luna! He's so mean,
and selfish! He should know better then to keep in the dark about this
whole thing!" I complained.
"You mean you have no idea why your there?" Luna asked me. I sniffed,
"NO, and he won't tell me either. He's says 'it's too dangerous' and that
'the bad guys might get me and force me to tell everything I know', Luna do
you think I would tell a soul a secret plan or something?! Especially if
there were people involved?! He has given no thought to how I might feel
about this, the jerk! He is so inconsiderate, immature, and...and...well
you know what I mean! I feel like I have hardly any control over the
situation! This whole thing is his fault! If he didn't go and kidnap me
in the first place I wouldn't be here and I would be home with my brother
and you guys! I wouldn't have remembered what I saw or if I did I wouldn't
know what it meant! Like I would go to the cops with some crazy story about
guys in raincoats arguing! I'm not that dumb! What kind of girl does he think
I am? He is just a...jerk!" Finely running out of breath I sighed and looked
at Luna for some kind of assurance. Luna had been listening patiently the
whole time; she knows me too well!
"Well, at least I know you still don't trust him. Love him...but don't
trust him. Well, if you two did get married there would defiantly be
an imbalance!"
"Luna! I can't believe your thinking about me getting married to that jerk
at a time like this!" I cried. Luna shook her head, "I'm glad you're
alright. I've been worried sick about you! Your brother is worried too."
I gave a sympathetic smile, "Just try to comfort him, Luna. I know I would
need it if Sammy were the one missing instead. Too bad we can't tell him
about the communicators!"
"Oh, that would go over well, telling him you Sailor Moon! Ha, I think
not. He'll just have to suffer a little longer!"
I bit my lip, "Luna, what if I said I didn't want to come home just yet?"
Luna's turned shocked eyes on me, "What?! Are you crazy?"
"No, Luna...uh, it's just that I want to help! If Darien needs me...or
Sailor Moon I could help! I don't want him to go through this alone."
"But you just said he doesn't WANT your help!" Luna protested.
How could Luna understand? She hasn't been around Darien the last few
days.
"Luna, please! I know he doesn't but I want to give it anyway! He needs
me even though he doesn't know it yet. Please, Luna!"
Luna looked worried again but she sighed, "Okay, but I don't know how the
scouts are going to take this! They're pretty emotional over your leaving
and they're going to want you back! Are you sure you won't change your
mind?"
A gave myself a few seconds to answer that, "Positive!"
"Well, we have to at least know where you are in case anything happens.
Can you find anything?"
"Just minute, they're should be a map of the city or something." I put
the communticator down and got up. I found my way into the bedroom and
soon found a map of the city, it showed where the restaurants were.
I came back, "I found it. Find Amy so she can take down directions."
Luna was gone, a few minutes later Amy appeared, "Serena, Luna says that
your know where you are."
"Yep, here take this down." Amy nodded then I heard some paper ruffle.
I quickly told her where and she wrote it all down. The hotel was situated
in the middle of Tokyo all right.
"Great! Now, if you can keep your communicator on you we can keep tract
of where you go. I made a link that will tell us exactly where you are!
Like right now you're in room 752 on the same wall as the door."
"Wow, that's great Amy!" I smiled and put my feet on the coffee table. This
is great! Now, even I don't know where I am I can just ask Amy! I then heard
the shower turn off and started to panic, "Amy, I have to go! Philly is
getting out of the shower!"
"I'll ask who that is later! Take care!" Amy was gone as the screen went
blank. I put the communicator back in my pocket and sighed in relief. I
picked up the remote and turned the TV on. There was a whole bunch of news
on almost every channel and then one other really fake romance channel.
Philly came out of the shower wearing black boxer shorts and a dark blue
t-shirt. Her hair was down; it was long to her waist.
"Hey, can I do your hair?" I asked all of sudden, even surprising
myself.
She looked startled then nodded slowly, "I guess..." she came over and
sat down in front of me, she moved the coffee table out of the way and
I gave her the remote in case she wanted to watch something. I quickly
got up and found my bag; I pulled out some hair stuff and sat back down
again. Who ever packed up that bag knew what they were doing!
I brushed out her hair and then started French braiding it. It took me
awhile since I messed up a few time but I finely got it.
"Thanks..." she said with out looking at me. But I could see the side
of her face and there was a small smile. I smiled and went to take a
shower of my own. I don't think that helicopter was very clean! I gabbed
some black boxers and a pink t-shirt and went into the bathroom. I came
out a half hour later. Who ever packed that bag sure knew what I liked! I
found myself thinking that a lot!
I sat on the couch and began brushing my long hair. Philly looked at me
and smiled, "You 'do' have beautiful hair!"
"Thanks!" I smiled back.
"Um, do you mind if... I...?" she asked. I nodded and we traded places.
It took her twice as long for her to do my hair then it was for me to do
her hair. When she was done I went and looked in the mirror. My hair was
the same except the long hair that came out of my buns was braided with
pink ribbon on the ends.
"Wow!" I said when I came out, "Thanks!"
She smiled, "Your welcome. Are you hungry?" Did she really have to ask?!
I smiled and she went and found the menu.
We ordered over the phone and then she went and got some ice in the ice
bucket.
I sat watching some boring news about a car crash on the highway. Two
were injured and one was killed. It was sad...and depressing! I turned
the channel.
Philly came back in with the bucket so we chopped and sucked on ice
until the food came. It was almost like a sleep over except the girls
weren't here and we were in a hotel, minus the fact that we were on a
mission.
"There isn't anything to watch!" I complained. "Well, how about a game
or something?" she asked. "Charades!" I quickly got up and stood in front
of her, "I get to go first! This time you really have to think though!
Okay?"
She laughed, "You must have had more sleep on that Helicopter than I
thought!"
I smiled, "Well, one can never have too much sleep but in this case I'm
ready to have some fun!" I was being to 'really' like Philly; she could
be a lot of fun when she put her mind to it!
I then started thinking of something to act out. What could she guess at?
Let's do something simple first, like an animal or something. Oh, I know,
how about a tiger! I nodded that I was ready and the game began!
I got down on all fours and started walking around; then I kind of clawed
at her! She watched me carefully as I moved back and fourth.
"Dog!" she called.
I shook my head.
I tried the claw thing.
"Cat tearing up curtains!"
I shook my head again.
"Just 'cat' then?" she asked hopeful.
I shook my head 'again'.
"Mmmm, you're making this hard! How about a robot?"
I broke character, "Nope, you were closer the first time."
"Oh, okay."
I went back to acting like a tiger. I bared my teeth and clawed.
"Vampire!"
I shuddered. Vampires now reminded me of that Mr. Dracula that we fought a
while ago. Tuxedo Mask was there to save me. The strange thing was; why
didn't he save me when I was kidnapped by Darien? Maybe he could sense
that I wasn't really in danger or maybe he can only tell when I'm in trouble
if I'm in Sailor Moon form. He is so confusing! I wonder where he
is now...probably in a nice house living
like a king! Not that I'm complaining, this place is great! And I am
totally going to help Darien...even though I haven't told him yet. But
he'll be happy...sort of...well he will just have to get used to it,
'cause I'm staying right here! Maybe somehow I can contact Tuxedo Mask
and he can help too! And the scouts...as soon as we figure this all out
we can get this show on the road! It might take some time to figure out
what exactly we are suppose to do and what is going on but nothing has
slowed us down for too long!
"Serena? Serena, are you okay?" I focused my eyes to see Philly sitting
in front of me on the floor; she looked worried.
"Oh, sorry! I guess I spaced out a little there!" I quickly apologized.
Hopefully she wouldn't ask me any questions! She didn't, instead she just
nodded and got up, "I think you should go to bed. We have a big day
tomorrow!"
I quickly shook my head 'no' but Philly went into the bedroom, "I'm
going to sleep on the couch tonight in case D.C. needs to talk."
She came back with a blanket and pillow. "But Philly, I'm not tired,
really!" I protested. I didn't want to go to sleep. Maybe it was the
excitement but I wanted to do something! Anything! Philly just gave me
a stern look; she didn't have to say anything. I knew she wanted me in
bed and to get my rest and she wasn't going to argue about it. Usually
I would still protest but for some reason I just did what I was told. I
got up and went into the bedroom, before
shutting the door I said "Goodnight".
I got into the covers; they were cold. I hate getting into cold
blankets! Usually Luna was there to warm them up before I got in...
but Luna wasn't here, was she? I felt close to tears at the thought. I
miss Luna! But I have to be strong! I need to stay together to help Darien
............do what ever he is doing! I snuggled against the
pillows trying to get warm but it wasn't working. So I lay on my bed
awake waiting for the sun to rise. But before it could rise or even come
close I heard a knock at the door. I knew it was Darien.
Philly had said something about that. When I heard the door open Darien's
voice filter into the room I got out of bed. Something was up!
I dropped to the floor then crawled to the door. I opened it just a crack
to peek out. I felt like a child who was doing something she shouldn't. But
I wasn't breaking any laws...I'm just...ease dropping. I smiled then focused
my attention to they're conversation. Darien was sitting on the coffee
table while Philly was on the couch with a cup of hot...chocolate! My
mouth watered and the idea of warm hot chocolate made me shiver all over.
Something to warm me up would be great! But I had a mission and that was
to see what 'is' going on! They were talking now, before they were quiet
just staring into space, but now Darien's voice came out loud and clear.
"You didn't tell her anything did you?" I heard him ask Philly.
"No, and keep your voice down! She's sleeping! You don't want to wake her
up do you?" Philly asked.
"No. Thanks for not telling her. I don't want her to know a thing about
this CASA! The guy is evil and who knows what he'll do!"
"CASA..." I echoed, "Remember that!" Darien sighed and ran his fingers
through his hair, "Phillip, I'm going to need help! This is going to
get complicated especially since the first contact didn't go very well.
First the guy didn't trust me then Serena... his guys are trained to
trust no one! I don't know how I'm going to get under their skin if they
don't let me in!"
"I'm no expert in this field, you and K.T. are the ones that can take
this down! Maybe that is what you should do...ask K.T. to get in with you.
I know he's busy as it is but is what he's doing really going to help take
these people to jail?" Philly asked then took another swallow of that
wonderful hot chocolate!
"K.T. is doing some pretty important work but I 'do' need all the help I
can get! And if pulling K.T. out of his field...well, let's just say you
have a point. I'll call him in the morning, he should be able to get here
by eight tomorrow night." With that there was just silence, no one said a
word for the next fifteen minutes and I was actually starting to get tired.
"Well, I better get some sleep. Tomorrow morning, after I call K.T., I'll
be heading out. I want you to stay here and watch Serena, make sure she
doesn't get into any trouble. I'm going to try and get some info on that
guy!" Darien got up and walked to the door.
"Serena is really nice. I'm sure you know you're lucky to know a girl like
her. I will take care of her." Philly then laid down full length on the
couch.
Darien nodded then opened the door and shut it tightly behind him. In a
way I was insulted by Darien treating me like a two year old. I don't need
a babysitter. But in another way it is really sweet that he cares! Darien
'can' be nice, sweet and caring when he wants to but he can be mean, cruel
and conceited too! Men! Girls will 'never' figure them out! The living room
light clicked off and I was left in total darkness. I quietly shut the door
and crawled back into bed. This whole trip has been weird but interesting.
I tried to stay awake to figure out what Darien and Philly had said but
sleep was over powering and I fell into unconsciousness.
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"Pluto, where are you?" I asked. Mist was everywhere and I couldn't see
two feet in front of me. "Pluto, I need to talk to you!" I yelled.
"Calm down! I'm right here!" Pluto came into view and the mist lifted
some. "What is going on? Darien is alone and he won't tell me what is going
on! I want to help!" I tried to explain.
Pluto held up a hand, "Serena, Sailor Moon, you know what to do. Just
follow your heart. You can do anything your heart tells you to! No task Is
too great when your heart demands it!" I didn't understand, or I didn't want
to, things were all too complicated!
"Pluto, you have to tell me what to do! I need your help!" I exclaimed
again.
Pluto was silent as she looked at me.
"Please! I can't help anyone alone!" I begged. I felt like I was trapped
in this fog and I had no way out! But I wanted to help...Darien...but...I
can't unless he tells me what is happening! I need to know!
"I know you can't do this alone!" Pluto smiled. Why was she smiling when
the world was falling down all around me! This doesn't make any sense! But
she knows I need help! That is at least a comfort! "Help me then! Please!"
I asked.
"I cannot help you but Tuxedo Mask can! Trust in him and he will be your guide."
"But we don't know if he-"
"Trust in him and he will trust in you!" she was sounding more like an echo
now. I felt troubled and confused and I wanted out of this! I wanted
control; I needed control of this situation! Pluto started to fade;
she was getting farther and farther away! I started to run after her
but I didn't seem to be getting anywhere, it was like I was moving in
one place!
"Pluto, no! Don't leave me! I need your help! Please!" I begged. Tears
started to fall down my face; I didn't make a move to wipe them away.
Instead I fell to the soft ground and cried while reaching out my hand
to hopefully touch hers, "No! No! Don't...please don't...don't leave me!
No! No!"
I woke up with sweat running down my forehead and I was panting, I
kept whispering over and over, "No...no...no...no..." till I finely
realized I was doing it. I hadn't had a dream like that in a long, long,
time! Most of my dreams with Pluto were nice and helpful. She helped me
build confidence in myself and to become part of who I am. Why did she
leave all of a sudden and what was she trying to tell me? I fell back
onto my pillow and groaned, I felt hot and cold at the same time. I need
to get some rest. But what if the dreams come back again! I don't want to
have another dream like that again! I pulled back the covers and walked to
the door, "Maybe if I took another bath." I
whispered to myself. I went into the bathroom and started the water and shut
the door.
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I woke up tangled in the sheets. I hate it when that happens! I pulled
myself out and pulled my slightly damp hair away from my face. After
looking at the clock I realized that Philly had let me sleep in. It was
ten-thirty. I got off the bed and opened the door. The most wonderful smell
came from the living room. I walked up to the coffee table, which had a
tray full of bacon, eggs, sausages, and pancakes; and on another tray there
was orange juice, apple juice, and milk. My stomach grumbled! I sat down
in front of it then looked around. Where is Philly? She's not going to
leave
all this good food here is she?
The door opened and Philly came in, "It's about time you woke up!"
"You could have gotten me up, you know." I stated while looking at the
food.
"You didn't get much sleep last night." Alarm shot through me! Did she
know I was ease dropping on their whole conversation? Oh, I'm really going
to get it now!
"You woke me up last night with all that yelling in your sleep!" Philly
sat down next to me and I sighed in relief. "Sorry! I was having a...
strange dream."
"That's okay. I get them all the time. So, what do you want to do today?"
she asked. I decided to play dumb, "What about Darien?"
"Oh, he is going to be gone all day. So, it's just the two of us." She
smiled and piled some food on her plate. She sure was in good spirits today!
I wonder if we could go to the mall. "Shopping?" I asked hopefully.
"Sorry, no can do. We have to stay here." She stated.
"In the building." It was more of a question then a statement. She nodded,
"Can we go to the gift shop?" The thought of chocolate bunnies comes to
mind! And they have balloons and games! Maybe we could get something there
and have a little fun in this 'dangerous' place!
"I suppose so." She put some pancake in her mouth. The rest of the time we
were quite while we ate breakfast. I couldn't believe how hungry I was!
I practically shoved the whole meal in my mouth at one time and was
finished before she was! Just like old days! It was nice to have a good
meal once in awhile, even if I did have to be kidnapped to do it!
Now, how about shopping!!!
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"Amy, have you seen my brush?" Mina asked from the bathroom of the Temple.
Amy looked up from her book. She was sitting in a big whicker chair with a
heavy bound book in her lap.
"I'm sorry I haven't. Maybe you should ask Lita." Amy then went back to
her book. Girls are so hard to take care of. You have to wonder what Parents
go through everyday! Of course not all the girls have parents, like Lita
and Ray; Amy and Mina only have a Mother! Serena is the only one of the
group that... 'had' parents. Now, Serena is just as parentless as Lita and
Ray. Oh, how I wish Mr. And Mrs. Tsukino were alive! They were such caring
and wonderful parents. Especially Mrs. Tsukino! She really knew how to
shape Serena up when she got out of line! She just knew what her daughter
needed, it must have been hard for her to leave and go to the war zone and
take care of those poor wounded soldiers. But it was just like Serena to be
so understanding. Serena cried a little but in the end she let her Mother
go. It was hard on all of us! Even Sammy didn't seem so annoying; his
mothers leaving really must have hit home on how important family is. Of
course their Father was already in the heat of the battle when their
Mother left. Poor boy was trying to keep things together by playing man
of the house. But he was so very young. I guess that's what pulled
them together, Serena and Sammy, they're Mother and Father were both gone
and they both missed them very much!
It's a wonder Serena wasn't begging the scouts to come and rescue her. But
in a way I understand. Serena is also the strong warrior Sailor Moon! And
scouts don't step down from any challenge! Serena and her big heart! She
loves Darien a lot I suppose...
I wonder what is going to happen when she has to come home; Darien will
have to go his way without her. I'm sure they won't let her into that gang
of theirs! Serena will be crushed! But she'll live through it; she lived
through his death.
Serena is so grown up but yet she still has her immature ways that make her
so sweet and innocent! I hope she comes back safely!
"Mina! Stay out of my dresser!" Ray yelled.
"But, I can't find my brush!" Mina complained.
"Well, it's NOT in my DRESSER!" Ray growled.
"Artimis! Tell her to stop yelling in my ear!" Mina sounded like a child!
It's amazing she hasn't had practice at this sister-sister thing before she
met these girls!
Artimis who was still sleeping jumped up at the sound of his
name, "What...where...who called?"
"Go back to sleep, Artimis! The girls were only fighting." I yawned
and stretched out on the pillow. The day had been pretty lazy so far.
"Oh, thanks Luna." He then closed his eyes and snuggled into the warmth
of the sheets that were thrown off the couch sometime last night.
"I can't find my brush! My hair is a tattered mess, and it's going to
take 'days' if I don't have my brush to get it perfectly silky again!"
Mina complained. Girls...!
"Oh, shut-up Mina!" Ray snapped.
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I found a big box of chocolates, three CD's to play and lots of
popcorn! I couldn't wait until tonight! We were going to stay up all
night with food and several movies that I was going to convince Darien
to get!
"Are you sure you want to get 'all' that?" Philly asked. I was used to
the girls saying the same thing so I smiled, "Of course!" We paid for the
stuff and got into the elevator. We were on level two when the elevator
stopped. It opened then the man that was waiting for the elevator last
night stepped in. He wasn't wearing a suit this time, instead he was
wearing off-white slacks and lose green silk shirt. He was hansom in
his own sort of way, I guess. He looked up at the numbers above the door
as we went up. I wonder why he hadn't asked us to push a
number for him. Oh, well.
He looked over at me; I guess he felt me looking at him. I blushed at
being caught staring at someone. He smiled; it wasn't a very nice smile.
It was almost a grin that said I am perfect and all-powerful! I don't like
it when guys smile that way!
"Hi!" he greeted me. At first I didn't answer him, it took me a moment
to register that he even said anything to me. "Uh, hi!" I smiled back. His
eyes lit up with interest. Not another one! I have seen that look too many
times I men's faces!
"Your room is on floor number 6?" he asked. It was obvious so I
answered,
"Yep, and yours?"
"Same." He replied. That's why he hadn't asked.
"I'm in room 778." He informed me. I had no idea why he told me his
number, what use could I do with it? "That's nice." I replied.
"Well?" he prodded. If he thought I was going to tell him my number...
ohhh, men! Thankfully Philly, who had been listening to the whole thing,
cut in!
"Excuse me sir but I would appreciate if you kept your distance from
my friend." Philly then ignored the man.
When the elevator stopped the man got out before we did and disappeared
down the hall. We got out and went to our room. I couldn't help but look
over my shoulder to see if that man was watching us. No one was in site;
I sighed in relief.
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"So, what about that place?" I asked. We were all looking for someplace
to eat lunch and no body wanted to decide on anything.
"Well, I liked that restaurant back there." Stated Amy.
"Then why didn't you say anything?" I growled. At this rate we weren't
going to find anything to eat!
"There! We haven't been there before!" Mina pointed to a little restaurant
with black bricks, door and windows. I've heard about the place, they say
the place has blue lights everywhere and they serve weird food. But I doubt
that was what Mina was really looking at. It...or rather them, two men
were looking at the place, they started talking then went in. They both
were wearing black pants,
t-shirt, shoes and a backpack. One was blonde while the other had dark
brown, both tall.
"Mina! That place is hardly worthy of my presents!" I scolded.
"Oh, please! I just want to take a peek!" She begged. I knew I would be in
for a earful if I didn't let her so I gave in, "Fine, but if uneatable
we're leaving!"
Mina nodded vigorously.
The other girls looked unsure as well but they didn't say anything. I
think curiosity was getting to them. We walked across the street to the
place Mina pointed out. When we stood in front of the doors all the girls
except Mina looked at each other as if asking for permission. Still no
one said anything. Mina already started to open the door and she quickly
slipped in. I shrugged at the girls then turned and went in as well. The
girls followed close behind me.
It was dark all right! The only light that kept this place visible was
blue light. Everyone looked like they had died hair, except for Amy. Mina
was at the counter where you order. She was talking to a guy that looked
twice her size. This place is a little creepy!
Just then I spotted the guys Mina was obviously looking for. They were
sitting at a big round table with just enough chairs for everyone if
Mina decided to have us join in!
Mina squealed when she spotted the guys, she then motioned for us to
follow. This was not happening! We followed...into the unknown...!
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To Be Continued...
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Well, what do you think? E-MAIL! The next chapter heats up with
even more secrets! Who ARE K.T and I.T? And what does the guy at
the elevator have to do with anything? And what is the story on
Phillip's past? All this up next!
Stay with me!
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