On the track and off - Chapter 3

Written By Neo Queen Serenity Chiba

Rating - PG - Rating could go up

Genre - Romance

Editor - Only me!

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Author's Note

Hey guys, here's another chapter and this time exciting parts and tragic parts start to happen. Last chapter made me cry. Anyway I don't own this hit drama from Hong Kong and I don't own sailormoon. Well let's get the show on the road, please R+R and enjoy.

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Josh stopped the car at the hospital and got out of the car. He didn't wait for Serena. He quickly went through a number of doors that lead to a girl in the wheelchair. Serena saw this and ran away. Josh was about to chase after her until the girl spoke. "Josh, don't be too hard." said the girl. Josh nodded and went off. He found Serena and told her what happen to the girl. He asked to accompany her and she agreed. She went to the room where the girl was. She was about the age of 26, short, light brown hair and was wearing a red tank top and black pants with a blanket covering her legs.

"Hello Serena, Josh told me a lot about you, why don't we go for a walk," smiled the girl. "Oh by the way, my name is Samantha" Serena smiled pushed the wheelchair and lead her to the park outside the hospital. They talked about what happen when her legs were parallel, how Josh saved her life and everything. Then they decided to head back. Serena headed back to Campus still depressed about what happen lately.

The next day, Serena went to do horse training. First was to hop on the mechanical horse to do more jockeys skills. After staying there for about 1½ hour on the mechanical horse, Serena went for a run then went to groom her horse. While walking there, she heard a horse trying to get out. She went to the stable and was about to touch the doorknob then 2 men stop her. "Don't go there, are you crazy" said one of the men. Serena ignore them and went in. The 2 men before, quickly rush to find Josh. "Sir, Serena just went into the stable where that crazy horse is!' said the men. Josh was terrified and now rushed to Serena.

Right now, Serena was out on the field trying to control the horse. The horse was taking control itself. Josh saw Serena and told her to get off. She didn't because of the horse kicking. Darien saw Serena as well as Josh and ran to the men who were trying to stop Serena. The 2 men and Darien stopped in mid track where Josh was and watched. Josh quickly rushed over to the horse and tried to grab the lead but instead got hit in the shoulder and hit the ground. Serena fell of the horse and broke her arm. Darien was so terrified he rushed to Josh then to Serena. The 2 men were just standing there complete frozen until someone shouted. "What are you 2 just doing there, call the ambulance!" shouted Darien. The 2 men look at each other back to Darien and the 2 injured people and ran to call the ambulance. Darien saw Serena in pain while Josh got knock out. Then 2 ambulance cars came to the field and took care of the rest.

After that incident, Serena got let go out of the hospital and was now fine. Everyone in the campus went to visit Josh now it was Serena who was the last one. Serena decided it was time to visit Josh. Serena arrived at the room where Josh was in with a bunch or red roses and open the door. Josh was trying to reach up for a glass of water, and then he heard the door open. "Sir, you know you shouldn't do this to yourself" said Serena, rushing over his side and help him get a glass of water. Then she handed the cup to Josh then went to put the roses in a vase. "Thank you" said Josh and drank his water until he started coughing. Serena patted and smoothed his back. "Be careful, you shouldn't drink in a hurry especially in this type of condition" said Serena and smiled.

"You know, I should be the one thanking you Josh, because of this you saved me life" continued Serena.

"Why?" said Josh still coughing a bit.

"Well, you taught me a lot of things and I think its time for me to follow those steps" smiled Serena. Josh smiled for the first time since Serena ever came to campus. "I forgive you Serenity, but you are always the brave one" said Josh.

"Thanks. Ok I have to go now, more training to be done," said Serena and left.

The next 2 days, Josh was out of the hospital and still continued his role. This was now the special day since Serena already had her first race and came first, it was her friends to ride a horse and start a race. That night was sun setting. Everyone - Mina, Raye, Lita, Luna, Darien, Artemis, Andrew, Greg, Chad, Ken had their horse all lined up at the gates. All of them were talking and saying they can't wait for their first race. Then they had 5 seconds before the gates open. Serena was on the side watching them complain and enjoying themselves. "Good luck guys!" shouted Serena and gave them a wink and thumbs up. Then the gates open and they took off. Serena watched the whole race practice including Josh was by her side. They both saw Darien that was coming first.

"If Darien wins, he'll be in the same level as you Serena and that will include going the same races," said Josh. Serena was stunned, and then smiled. Darien was so happy he came 1st then Josh came over with Serena. "Well, how did we all go?" said Darien

"You all did well as for Darien you are in the same level as Serena, that means some races you race with Serena" said Josh

"And for the others you guys just below them too so keep up the good work; Serena I would say you get ready for your practice because your race isn't about 5 hours to start" said Josh. Serena nodded and left to get her horse 'Serenity' and changed into her practice outfit for the race. Josh and her friends saw her line up at the gates, and then the gates opened. Serena took off and Josh was timing her. Serena practically used the advise Seiya taught her before even though she was till heart broken she continued. Serena finished her practice race and saw people packing in to the watch the race. She went in the changing rooms and got changed into her jockey suit, which was blue and red checker top, white pants, black boots that went to her knees. She got her cap, goggles and gloves. She putted them in her pocket. Pick her saddle and her whip. She went to the scales and added more weight until it reached to 45kg. Now it was time. Everyone had their horses' line up in the barriers and Serena was in barrier 12 in the centre. Everybody in the crowd shouted and yelled. Then the gates open. Serena was now on her legs. Doing the same thing what she did on the mechanical horse. Now there were only 100 metres left. She heard the crowd cheering telling their horse to go further. She was nearly at the goal to get her 1st place. She used her whip to make Serenity increase her pace. Now she overtook the horses and the crowd was cheering for her. Then she came 1st. Everyone all jumped for those that won including Yuen and Yuen's boss all won. Serena jumped for joy.

The next day after Serena's victory, her friends including herself were to use the scales so Josh could keep a record. All the others were fine now it was Darien's turn. Darien stood on the scales and turn around facing his friends. Josh looks at his weight and was surprised. "What the hell have you been eating?" said Josh. Darien looked ashamed and stared at the floor. Darien didn't answer. "Well whatever the answer is, I want you to lose that weight, understand?" said Josh. Darien nodded. 'Looks like no more chocolate for me then' thought Darien. "All dismissed," said Josh. Everyone scattered. Darien and Serena were doing exercise while all the others went to do their own stuff. Darien and Serena were now in the mini gym room both thinking of a solution how to lose weight for himself. Serena was on the horse and Darien was on the bike. Then Serena thought of an idea. "I got one!" said Serena

"What is it" said Darien

"Come with me and follow me" said Serena. Darien nodded and followed Serena. For Serena she went to the kitchen and found some plastic wrap. "This should do the trick," said Serena. Darien took off his shirt and had his arms in front of him. Then Serena started wrapping his stomach. "Are you sure this will work?" said Darien, been very concerned. Serena just wanted to melt by the look of his chest then she said, "Trust me, I'm sure it will" and finished wrapping him. They both decided to go for a run. After about an hour they stop at their favourite tree for shade and rest. "How are you coping up Darien?" said Serena

"Pretty fine, but a bit hot" said Darien and laughed while taking a big deep breath. "So tell me, what's your kind of a girl that you want" said Serena.

"Not unless you tell me your kind of guy first" said Darien and raised a brow. "No way!" said Serena and use her towel and smack him on the leg and went off. Darien couldn't stop laughing but then stop and started chasing after Serena around the tree and back to the campus. "Hey Sere, wait up" said Darien. Serena continued jogging back to her room then to the cafeteria. Darien caught up with Serena and went to the cafeteria with Serena. They saw everyone (AN: all of them are couple except Serena and Darien) at the table where they usually were and they were getting ready for dinner, after setting up the table and placing the food in the middle, they started to eat. Then Serena spoke up. "So Raye, I heard you were the last person to link up with Chad" said Serena and chuckled. Raye blushed. "Yeah, well unlike you Meatball head, we told each other before the practice race started" said Raye. Serena almost choke but then Darien came to her rescue and patted and smoothed her back. Serena stop coughing. "You what! No wonder you guys came last. Me and Josh thought there was something wrong with one of you guys," said Serena. Chad blushed with embarrassment. Everyone saw this and laughed and the day ended.

The next day, Serena and Darien were getting ready at noon. They both went for runs each had a go on the mechanical horse in another room around the corner of the mini gym room. Then they went to their horse, Serena was Serenity and Darien was Media Puzzle. The cleaned their horses, groomed, took them out for walks then clean their litter. Now they knew it was time for the race. They went into their separate ways. Since Serena was the only girl in the girls jockey room she was use to been alone. She took a shower, got dressed into her jockey suit, it was still the same, the blue and red checker button up top with long sleeves, underneath was a white long sleeve shirt with a thick and high collar. She changed into the white shirt; her white pants then her checker shirt top. She got her boots on and her saddle, cap, goggle, gloves, whip and her number sheet to place under the saddle. She went to the scales and added more weight until she reached to 45 kg. She went out to get her horse and saw Darien coming to pick up his horse. "Hey Darien" said Serena and looked at him. He had the white shirt like Serena's over that, was a yellow button up top with 2 stripes that were blue, one on each side started from the top of his shoulders and went down to his back. Then he had his white pants but you could see another pair of white shorts underneath his long pants then his boots, saddle, cap, goggles, whip and gloves on his hands.

"Hey Serena, looking good as ever" said Darien. Serena blushed. She went to Serenity, placed her number sheet, which was number 7, then the saddle, bridle and fix all the other things that was needed. Darien did the same to Media Puzzle, his was number 8 and both of them lead their horse out to the racetrack to the gathering ring. Yuen then came out and lead Darien's horse and Yuen's friend, Candy lead Serena's horse. Darien and Serena were on their horse and now trotting around the gathering ring. "Now Serena, I bet a lot of money on Serenity and Media Puzzle and you better not let me lose all this money" said Candy.

"Don't worry, I'll win" said Serena. Candy was worried. "I think I might go for a refund just in case" Candy said. "Don't!" said Serena. Then Yuen and Candy lead their horse to the gates. Serena and Darien wished both good luck, and then they were in their barriers. Serena was barrier 12 and Darien's was barrier 1, 2 barriers on the left on Serena. 10 seconds until the gates open. Serena placed her goggle over her eyes and gripped her rein tight. Darien did the same and was ready. Everyone was in placed then the bell rang, gates open and THEY'RE OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

------- Well, who will win? Serena? Or Darien? Wait for the next chapter to find out. Please R+R. See you. Oh by the way MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

21st December 2002 (but revised on 03 May 2004)

Neo Queen Serenity Chiba

serenity4darien@hotmail.com