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Disclaimer: Sailor Moon is not mine as anyone would know. The unknowns are mine, okay?

*~SFS~*

Chapter Four

"The results are in," Dr. Hyoko said as he entered the room, clipboard in hand, where Adnama waited with Darien. "Did you wish for Mr. Chiba to hear it as well?"

Adnama glanced at Darien who nodded, giving her arm a reassuring squeeze before leaving. She swallowed at returned her look to the doctor, "Well, doc. Give it to me straight."

The doc looked serious and uncomfortable as he sat down across from her, "This will be hard to say. It appears that you have a rare blood type. Were you aware of this?"

She nodded slowly, "I knew something about it. But I assume there are others."

He shook his head, "In fact, there are no others. At least not listed. You are indeed a very rare case," His voice grew quieter, "Perhaps too rare."

Adnama's brow furrowed, "What are you saying?"

"Because of this, your immune system may be more easily affected to different climates or diseases. Have you lived here long?"

She was still trying to take it in as she answered, "N-no. No, I lived with my foster parents in Canada till about half a year ago. But I believe I was born here. I'm not sure. My story is… interesting."

"I won't pry." He swallowed and continued, "It seems you also have a very rare disease, one that I have never come across and rarely even heard about. Maybe not even. It… it is fatal."

She could feel her blood grow cold as she began to shiver. She knew her face must be paling as even her skin grew cold. Gripping the chair, she tried to regain strength, "What… What will happen."

"You have already experienced some attacks, as you've said and you say you get headaches, especially around your eyes? Well, I assume, like an aging process, your vision will begin to deteriorate, perhaps even go all together. The color will be noticeable after a few months or even weeks. You may feel weaker, even nauseous. Eating might become difficult and… reality itself might become… hard to determine. Your mind will get the brunt of this. It's… it's like a tumor in most respects yet not so. But even worse in it's effects. I have several suggestions to treatment or further prevention but your vision…there's nothing I can do. I'm sorry."

Adnama wanted to be alone to fully comprehend what had been said. This couldn't be. Why….why… She swallowed, putting on a brave face, "How long…"

He was silent, twisting a pen in his hand nervously, " A year or two, maybe more…maybe less. Realistically, it could take you at any time. Will you come in? We could make you more comfortable, try to ease the pain…"

"No. I don't want to be stuck in a hospital for what time I have left. Is there something you can prescribe?"

He scribbled something down and handed it to her as she rose to leave.

"Miss Snemeis?" he said rising as she touched the door, "Your foster family should be…"

"No. My mother has had enough pain. She needs no more. I'd appreciate it if you'd not call her."

Slowly he nodded, "As you wish."

She went quickly out the door into the quiet hall, the sounds of nurses walking here and there further away. She leaned against the wall, her eyes so wide. She couldn't breath, couldn't move. Why…

Her head turned to the side and she was surprised to see a white hair man , not much older then she some distance away looking at the floor, his face clearly in shock and his face pale. He seemed… familiar.

He turned to see her staring and with sudden speed, turned a corner and disappeared from view. She started to follow but felt a hand on her shoulder and turned to see Darien looking concerned, "What is it?"

"I thought I saw…" she shook her head, "Nothing."

He looked concerned, "Adnama, you're pale. Something tells me what Hyoko-san said wasn't good. I don't mean to pry but…"

"Good." Her face grew upset as she walked away from him leaving him very confused. "Adnama-san…"

"Please, I wish to be alone." And she soon turned another corner and was gone. All Darien could do was look at the door she had left and then where she had gone and sigh. Something was seriously wrong. He hoped she'd tell him eventually.

~~~

He watched her leave the hospital and get on her bike, sitting there for a while before she angrily put the helmet on and roar out of the parking lot. He turned away, running hard into a nearby wood, his eyes clenched in tears he knew would come.

No! This isn't fair! It couldn't be! He ran harder, crashing through bushes before finally stopping on front of a tree, his fists hitting it hard, loud cracks sounding at each hit until the tree couldn't take it any more and fell with a crash away from him. He fell against meter-and-a-half high stump, his arms over his pulled up knees, shaking all over. He had to control that rage burning within him or… he didn't want a repeat of those memories.

His head shook with sadness but as he looked up, his eyes were barely filled and his face dry. There was anger yet loss in his mournful yet handsome face.

"Why?" his voice whispered, "To find her only to lose her anew. Why do you mock me?!?" he yelled at the sky, "Have you not pained me enough with these cruel jokes?" His angered cries went unanswered as her stared at the ground with deep concentration as he could move it if he wished. He shook all over again until his fist again hit the stump he leaned against with a resounding bang. For a time he was still. Then slowly he rose, his face stern and his handsome features growing serious as if a sudden revelation had come to him.

A passing cloud suddenly covered the sun and where he stood was shadowed. When it passed, he was gone.

~~~

"Are you sure, Rei?" Mina asked as her and Rei paused along the sidewalk towards the hospital. To their side was a small wooded area that encompassed the yard of the hospital and joined with park eventually. Rei had sensed something, faint but something none the less.

"Yes, I'm sure. It feels angry yet… filled with utter shock. Sadness. It's overwhelming."

Mina listened carefully. Suddenly a loud crash filled the air and the sound of a tree hitting. They gasped, "Should we investigate?"

"Something that strong?" Rei said, "Without a doubt!" They hopped the fence and rushed through the woods. Mina thought she heard yelling but couldn't make it out. As the reached a very small clearing made by the fallen tree, a cloud passed over and when it cleared, they saw nothing.

"Did you see anything?" huffed Mina, feeling winded.

"I'm not sure," breathed Rei. "I thought… for a moment. But no one is that quick."

"What?"

"I thought I saw a man. But he disappeared."

"Well," Mina spoke, catching her breath, "I'm sure I heard yelling but it was too indistinct. He sounded angry, whoever he was."

Rei nodded, checking out the tree, her face showing surprise, "This looks like it's been punched!!"

Mina stared, "No way! What kind of human can do that?"

Rei frowned, "No human, guaranteed." She looked in another direction, "Come one, we might as well take this short cut and continue on to the hospital. We're suppose to meet Darien and his friend."

The soon reached the parking lot only to find Darien leaning against his car looking worried and confused.

"Darien?" Mina spoke as they approached him, "Where's Adnama?"

He blinked, seeing them for the first time, "Huh? Oh. She left."

They looked concerned. Rei spoke up, "Is… something wrong?"

He frowned, nodding somewhat, "I think so. But she wouldn't say. What ever it is the Hyoko-san said, it didn't make her happy. She seemed very pale… and distant. She's become the way she was when she first came. I'm not sure she'll even speak to me about it at all or anything else."

"I could consult the fire," Rei suggested.

"No. I understand her privacy. I'm just concerned. She's been a good friend."

"Better not look so worried around Serena. It'll only make her feel worse. Or a little too curious." Mina grew thoughtful for a moment, "Wait. Wasn't she experiencing attacks like your friend?"

Darien looked shocked, "You're not suggesting that whatever is wrong with Adnama might affect Serena too, are you??"

Rei touched her chin in thought, "It's a possibility."

Darien shook his head, "I still hold to Luna's theory." His words grew softer, speaking to himself more then them, "It sounds safer."

The other two just looked at each other and Mina decided to lighten the mood, "So how are your lines going?"

Darien looked surprised but grinned, "Okay I suppose. How about you? Are you going for the role of Titania?"

Mina went starry eyed, "You bet! Ahh, to be a queen."

Rei raised an eyebrow, "Oh brother." Mina just continued glowing as Darien chuckled, "So, maybe you'll get the role."

"Oh, Darien. You'll make perfect prince," she chuckled, "No worries there. You're a natural."

Darien turned red as Mina chuckled. Again Rei looked curious, "This play sounds like it should be quite interesting. Must make Serena happy to see you in it, Darien. You're not the acting type."

He put a hand behind his head, "Only for her. The last time we tried it was a disaster. Would you believe she plays a queen? That is if she gets the role. If any of us get the ones we auditioned for."

"This should be really interesting."

"So, you girl want a ride? I think the others want to meet at the Crown Parlor."

They agreed, getting in and leaving the lot. They soon reached the parlor and saw the others inside, Lita eating a sundae, Amy with a milkshake and Serena and Haruka with a glass of green tea looking rather somber.

"Hey guys!" Mina grinned, "Where's Setsuna and Hotaru?"

"Setsuna had to work," Ami spoke, "and Hotaru went over to Rini's. I think they have Rini's new friend Naneeka over too." Ami glanced at Darien as he sat, ordering some tea, "How did the appointment go?"

Darien just closed his eyes, shaking his head and shrugging.

"Oh," Ami grew concerned, "Not so good? I take it she didn't tell you but it's bad anyway."

"Yeah… but I'd rather not talk about it."

Rei grew serious, "So how is everyone holding up?"

A few 'fine's' went around except from Serena and Haruka who said nothing. Haruka shrugged and Serena just stared off into space. Rei decided to leave them to their thoughts and not mention her suggestion of before.

The group was quiet until Lizzy returned with Darien and the other two's orders and they chatted with her for a while as they finished their drinks and ice cream. Paying their bill, the left and went their separate ways, Darien offering Serena a ride home to get ready for their date.

Her eyes seemed empty as he drove and her face expressionless. Darien was worried as he glanced her way, "Ser? Are you okay?"

She said nothing.

"Is it the dreams again?"

She shook her head but nothing else. At the last minute instead of turning down her street he continued on, heading for the coast road. Serena glanced at him, confused but said nothing as he just looked forward.

After half an hour or so, he stopped at an off road spot overlooking the beach a few meters away. The afternoon sun was already beginning to set turning the sky a pale pink and orange. Darien shut the car off and turned to Serena, his eyes serious.

"Ser, talk to me. Something is really bugging you and it shows. You're starting to look like Haruka."

Serena glanced down but said nothing. Then before Darien could say anything, her lip began to tremble and her small body shook.

"I…I can't do it anymore," she whispered, her eyes filling. "I've failed…"

Darien was confused, "Serena, what are you saying?"

Her eyes clenched shut, "The scouts. I couldn't protect Neptune, I've failed Haruka and the others… and I couldn't protect you. I caused your pain. All of they're pain." She cried out softly as she brought her hands to her face.

"Why is this happening? I can't be their leader like this. I can't even control my own thoughts!" She sobbed.

Darien was shocked to even hear this coming from her. She had always been strong. Yes, at first clumsy but that had changed. What brought this on?

"Serena…" he took hold of her hand softly, causing her to look him in the eye. He felt a sudden shock in his heart. Pain was evident, so much like the look Adnama had given him… and fear gripped him. Without saying a thing, he brought her close to him, holding her tightly.

Serena was surprised, even in her sadness. She glanced up into his face, "Dar?"

He looked down at that face, that sweet gentle face. He didn't want to lose her.

"Ser, you mean everything to all of us. It's not your fault and none of them blame you, not even Haruka. So don't blame yourself. Be strong for them…" his voice grew soft as he looked ion her eyes deeply, "Just promise me, you won't leave me. I couldn't bear it."

She was caught of guard by this but gave as brave a face as she could for him. She had to be strong… for the others… for him. She nodded as he kissed her softly. She leaned against him as the sun sank lower. She felt safe in his arms. She didn't want to leave them.

Darien wrapped his arms around her as they both watched the sunset. This moment, right then, he felt happy to be with his love. Nothing would separate them again.

Nothing.

~~~

So, did it suck? Lack of imagination? Sniff I know. But I'm tired and I can't do anymore. My ideas are getting mixed and few. I know the ending it's just a matter of getting the middle. Sigh

Riea: Ah Faerie, it's okay. pats her shoulder I'm sure it'll do well.

Faerie: sigh okay. goes to her room to sleep

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