On the track and off - Chapter 4

Written By Neo Queen Serenity Chiba

Rating - PG - Rating could go up

Genre - Romance

Editor - Only me!

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Hey guys! Thanks for the feedback. Are you guys ready for another chapter? Anyway I hope you'll enjoy this chapter! This chapter is going to be funny, pretty emotional too but also excitement. Ok lets get this on the road, please don't sue me, I don't own this hit drama series or sailormoon.

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Previously in On The Track And Off 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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All horse took off as soon as the gate open, all of them were in one side, running at the same speed before they reached the mark. Serena was on the outside including Darien and both of them overtook all the horses slowly. Now they were 200m away from their goal. Everyone in the crowd started cheering and yelling, waving their tickets in the air. Only 100m away, Serena knew it was time to sprint. Still on her legs, she used her whip to make Serenity increase speed. She overtook Darien in mighty increase of speed and was now in head, 50m away from the goal now. Darien increased more speed to his horse including Serena. Both were getting near. Darien was behind Serena's tail and Serena was getting near to the mark. Everyone started shouting, yelling and jumping up and down. Elane and Irene and Becky were all watching Serena ride including William. Yuen and Candy were getting nervous. All 6 of them betted both of them. Serena's friends and the boys and Josh all watched. "Go! Go! Go!" shouted the crowd.

Darien was getting nearer. Serena increased more speed on to Serenity. Then Serena reached her goal, then Darien who came second. Everyone cheered. All horses slowed down and Serena was proud, including her friends and family. Serena and Darien shook hands and went to get weighed while Yuen and Candy took their horses. Then Seiya's brother came in a suit to see Serena. (AN: guys he is nicer than Seiya) "Serena, my name is Scott. I would have said you did a wonderful job out there, I'm proud of you," said Scott. Serena smiled. "And you did well too Darien, there was a lot of people going for you too" said Scott and shook Darien's hand. "Thanks Scott, I appreciate it, but it's Serena that did the best," said Darien.

"Well I say that you guys should get changed, I assume your friends are waiting for a celebration" winked Scott. Serena and Darien nodded and went to the changing rooms. 10 minutes later Darien got into a red, black, and grey T-shirt with brown shorts and black skate shoes and Serena was in the same shirt as Darien and black shorts and white joggers. Their shirts were grey from back to front including the collar and from the sleeves on top of their shoulder was red then black at the bottom. Both of them meet at the cafeteria and then their friends came barging in. "Congratulations!" said Serena and Darien's friends. They were all in the same shirt as them, the boys had light brown shorts and skate shoes and the girls' shorts were all in black and white joggers. "Thanks!" said Serena and Darien, and then Josh came in. "Ok, ok what's the fuss now," said Josh

"Nothing Josh, they were all saying congratulations to us, that's all," said Serena

"Well don't get carried away, you have to continue training. Tomorrow I'll be placing a sheet where you guys sleep near Serena's room ok. It will tell you the actual results of when the people who are BELOW 'hint hint' Darien and Serena will race before the Hong Kong International Cup 2 months time," said Josh.

"Alright!" said the others leaving Serena and Darien stunned. 'Whoa were did that cheer come from' both thought. Then laughed. "Ok its looks like we have to train hard" said Serena.

"Oh by the way, Serena and Darien, your family wants to see you" said Josh and smiled. "Thanks Josh" said Darien. All 3 of them, Serena, Darien and Josh left. Becky, Elane, Irene and William were proud of what their member of the family did. "Serena!" said Elane and hugged Serena. "Elane! Mum! Becky!" said Serena and rushed over to her family and hugged Elane. They both let go of each other. "Mum, Elane, Becky, I would like you to meet my friend Darien, mum you remember him and Josh my instructor and trainer" said Serena.

"Its all nice to see you" said Elane and Becky and shook hands with Darien and Josh.

"It's a pleasure," said Darien

"Darien!" said William and hugged his son.

"Dad!" said Darien "Where's mum?"

"She's at work, she wanted to go but something came up all of a sudden," said William. "But I would say she would've saw it on TV she would've have been proud of you"

"Thanks dad, oh by the way, you know Serena, this is Josh my instructor and trainer" said Darien.

"Ah yes, Serena the beautiful young lady and Josh its nice to meet you" said William. Serena blushed and Josh and William shook hands. "What about your family, Josh, Scott and my family all go to celebrate this weekend eh? Since we get let go this weekend. How is that?" said Serena.

"Alright then, I'll let Scott know" said Josh and went off

"Oh Serena, I'm so proud of you, where did you learn those jockey skills, they are really good?" said Becky. Serena blushed again and looked at Darien. "Well Seiya and Josh taught me and Darien their instincts and we learnt them pretty quickly" said Serena. Then Irene went for a hugged to Serena. Josh came back with Scott and smiled. "Hey Scott! Um...... I was thinking, do you wanna come with my family, Darien's family and Josh and celebrate?" said Serena.

"Uh...... sure" said Scott and smiled. "Great, what about this weekend at the Meteor Garden Chinese Restaurant," said Serena (AN: they're rich including Darien's family, their friends Josh and Scott) "Ok then at 6.30 is that alright?" said Scott

"Sure" said Darien

"Ok I think I should get back to my training now, I'll see you later mum, Becky, Elane and Mr. Chiba" said Serena and went off. "Uh...... I think I might go too see you later" said Darien and hurried off. Becky, Elane, Scott and Josh looked at the 2 that just left. "Do you think that Darien is in love with Serena?" said Elane. Scott was stunned. "Yeah I think so too, they are very good friends in campus," said Josh.

"Well, we'll better go, we'll see you later then," said Becky and left.

The next day after the race, Serena and Darien went for a run. "Oh man, I'm tired, I think I'll sit down," said Darien. Serena sat down on the green grass and sighed. She laid back down and stared at the sky.

"Hey Darien, have you lost any weight yet?" said Serena

"Yeah a bit" said Darien. He did lose a bit of weight since training but was still solid build, which was natural for him. "So have you been out with anyone?" said Darien.

"No, not at all, there was one, but I don't think that we was actually dating" said Serena.

"What about you Dare?" said Serena

"I never been out before, I'm just like you" said Darien. Serena got up and stretched. "Well are you ready to go yet?" said Serena.

"Yeah" said Darien and got up feeling a bit dizzy. "Are you feeling alright?" said Serena been a bit concerned. "Yeah come on," said Darien. Serena jogged off. As Darien was about to move again, he felt dizzy and fainted. Serena turned back and saw Darien pass out. "Darien!" that was all Darien could hear until darkness claim him. Serena checked for his breathing, pulse, then got her mobile phone and rang the office. Even though she wasn't allowed to use her phone, she didn't care; it was an emergency for sure. She told the lady to call an ambulance, because of Darien that fainted; the girl on the other end quickly hanged up and called the ambulance.

½ hour later......

Darien woke up by the sound of plastic wrap unwrapping him from Serena. He opened his eyes and found Serena next to him and she had tears coming down feeling a bit ashamed and guilty of what she done. The doctor came in and told him, Serena and Josh what happen and how it really caused it.

"Thank you doctor" said Josh. The doctor nodded and left. "Serena, you give me a reason why you did this?" said Josh.

"I was only helping Darien sir," said Serena looking down at the floor. "Well you didn't have to go that over board do you," said Josh. "Go and do laps around the campus for 30 minutes." Serena went off and slammed the door shut. "You didn't have to be that angry do you sir, she was only helping me, I knew something was going on with me a couple of days ago" said Darien. "And plus Serena has a very fragile heart that can be broken very easily sir"

"Yes I know, but why didn't you go to the doctors" said Josh.

"I had training to do sir!" said Darien.

"Well, I'm glad that you are fine, right now I think that I'll go and see Serena" said Josh and walked off. Darien laid back and fell asleep. Josh walked out of the doors from the building and went to find Serena. Then he spotted her running passed by. "Serena, you can stop now," said Josh. Serena had tears running down her face and she couldn't see things clearly, she quickly wiped her tears away and turned to see Josh. Josh came and saw Serena. "I hope you learnt your lesson, Serena," said Josh feeling a bit guilty. "Yes sir, now is it alright if I can see Darien?" said Serena almost in a whisper.

"Yes you can Serena," said Josh. "Just remember this Serena, don't make yourself feel sorry ok, everyone makes mistakes" and placed a hand on Serena's shoulder. Serena smiled and hugged Josh. "Thanks Josh, I know that I'm not a murder, now I better go before that lover boy gets annoyed for me waiting too long" chuckled Serena and went. Josh just laughed.

A knock was heard at Darien's room. "Come in," said Darien. All Darien saw was Serena's head pop in and he thought it was too cute (AN: that's me and I still do that) and he saw her come in his room smiling at him then ran to him and hugged him and started crying. "I'm so sorry Darien. Please forgive me," said Serena, still crying. "Shh...... its alright Serena, I forgive you ok. I know you didn't mean it. And you were only helping me lose weight" said Darien, smoothing her hair and back. They stay like that only for 5 minutes and Serena had to continue training. "Hey I have to go now, I'll visit you tonight before I go to sleep, after dinner ok?" said Serena and smiled. Darien nodded and smiled. Serena said bye and left. Darien sighed. "Please god, please give me a sign when to tell her I love her" said Darien.

The next couple of days, Darien got let go out of the hospital and went back into campus. Now he lost some weight with the help of Serena and friends. Darien was glad that he had friends like this. Now it was lunchtime. They were all at the big main cafeteria where Yuen and Candy mostly ate. Andrew, Artemis, Greg, Ken, Chad, Mina, Luna, Ami, Lita and Raye were there with Serena as well. "Hey Dare, how do you feel?" said Andrew

"Same old thing, always happy" said Darien and sat down. Then Serena handed him a box. "What's this Sere?" looking up at Serena. She smiled. "Some food, you know you have to eat less, so here is a food box and there is some food there hope you like it" said Serena and sat next to him. Darien opened the food box and in there was a bit of rice and his favourite food chicken and vegetables. It was placed nicely and decorated nicely too. "Thanks Serena, I think I'll enjoy it a lot" said Darien and tried the cooking. It tastes nice too. Everyone in the group was stunned. "Oh look who's together finally" said Ami. Darien and Serena blushed. Darien continued eating and Serena continued drinking her Iced Tea. "No, we're not together, we're just best friends" said Darien

"Right whatever you day Dare" winked Greg.

"No, we're not honestly" said Serena. Her friends all winked at her. She grinned and rolled her eyes. "Come on, let's all eat" said Darien, calming Serena down so she won't get into a fight. Serena sighed then giggled with the other girls. The boys were confused and each raisied a brow and saying the same question at the same time. "What's so funny?" said the boys. The girls look at the boys then laughed harder. The boys did the same. All of them were having tears and their sides hurt. The laughing started to fade then they all ate.

"So have you seen your results for when you race?" said Serena and looked at the others. The others looked at each other then they all rushed to see the results. Serena and Darien laughed, and went to see their results as well. Everyone was all gathered where the piece of paper that was hanging on the wall. Everyone was squealing for joy especially the girls. The results said:

Serena - Tomorrow - 11.30 - 20/20 - 100%

Ami - Same day - 11.30 - 18/20 - 90%

Raye - Same day - 11.30 - 18/20 - 90%

Lita - Same day - 11.30 - 18/20 - 90%

Mina - Same day - 12.00 - 18/20 - 90%

Luna - Same day - 12.00 - 18/20 - 90%

Darien - Same day - 12.00 - 20/20 - 100%

Greg - Same day - 12.00 - 18/20 - 90%

Chad - Same day - 12.30 - 18/20 - 90%

Ken - Same day - 12.30 - 18/20 - 90%

Andrew - Same day - 12.30 - 18/20 - 90%

Artemis - Same day - 12.30 - 18/20 - 90%

"All trials will start and all will be going to the Hong Kong International Cup in 2 months time" said Mina. All the boys were happy including the girls, which they were squealing. Serena and Darien were laughing at the look of the boys. "'They're stunned" said Serena. That group then went back to the cafeteria and continued eating. Soon then everyone did their training. Everyone was running around the campus for about an hour. Then they went to the mini gym and the mechanical horse. Serena and Darien were at the mechanical horse while all the others at the mini gym. "So how are you coping up Serena?" said Darien, in sweat and running out of breath. "Well I'm fine. What about you? Still in joy of your first race? What about your weight loss? Loss any weight?" said Serena and smiled. Darien turned to face Serena and smiled. "Yeah, I'm still not over with the joy of my first race and loss weight? Sure I loss some weight" replied back Darien. Serena giggled.

"Well I can't wait for tomorrow's race practice for the trials. I can't believe it is coming very soon. I meant the cup of course," said Serena. Darien stops the horse and got off. Serena hop on and push the button to make the horse move. "Hey the dinner is Tomorrow night what are you wearing?" said Darien

"Well, it is a 5 star restaurant, so it will be elegant clothing," said Serena. "You find out, what I'll wear" winked Serena.

"Ok then, I won't let you know what I'm wearing then" smirked Darien. Serena stuck her nose up in the air and continue riding the horse. Darien knew she was mad all of the sudden. 'She looks so cute when she's mad and focusing on one thing too' thought Darien. "Well hopefully it's clothes" said Serena and laughed. "Ha ha ha very funny Serena" said Darien, push the button to stop the horse and pick her up. Let her touch the ground on her 2 feet and then he started to tickle her. Serena tried to move but Darien's body was over her and she couldn't escape. Darien continued tickling her.

"Stop it Darien. Stop it. My stomach...... hurts from...... laughing now......" said Serena between her giggles and breaths. Darien then suddenly stop and stared was over her and she couldn't escape. Darien continued tickling her.

"Stop it Darien! Stop it! My stomach...... hurts from...... laughing now......" said Serena between her giggles and breaths. Darien then suddenly stops and stared at her. Serena did the same and got lost in his eye. 'They're so beautiful' thought Serena looking at Darien's eyes. Darien caressed her cheek and was about a breath away from Serena face to kiss her. But then they heard someone cough and both of them came back from reality. They look at each other then to the person who coughed. It was Josh! Serena and Darien separated and Serena then went back to riding. Josh was looking at Darien and found something that just click in his head. 'Darien is in love with Serena' thought Josh. "I hope I wasn't interrupting you Darien, it seems you guys had an argument around the corner and I went here to check what was going on" said Josh. Darien looks at him with fear. "Nn...... no Josh, we were just talking and then I started tickling her" said Darien and blushed. Serena keep her head down because she knew she'll blush ever more darker than Darien. Josh looks at Serena and smiled. "Oh well, if nothing happen, I better go then, see you guys later" said Josh and went off. Darien sighed, then Serena stop. "Well, I better go and pack my stuff. Then go for another run," said Serena.

"Ok then, I'll see you later at." not finishing his sentence, Serena kissed him on the cheek (AN: sorry guys, she'd not over with Seiya!) and ran off. Darien was stunned. 'She kissed me' thought Darien and smiled.

In her room, Serena busied herself in packing a few things for her long weekend. She already told Elane and Irene about the dress she designed this week and was to be dropped off today. As she thought of her dress she quickly rang Elane in the mini staff room where the phone was. She quickly pushed the familiar numbers on the phone, and then it dialled. 5 seconds later Elane answered the phone.

"Hello, Elane Moon speaking here" said Elane

"Hey sis, its Serena" said Serena.

"Oh hey Sere, how are you?" said Elane on the other side of the phone.

"I'm fine, hey has my dress arrived yet from the shop?' answered Serena.

"It sure has, I can't believe you have the money for it, and plus it's beautiful' said Elane. Serena giggled. "Thanks sis, anyway I'll see you later" said Serena

"Alright, bye Sere" said Elane and hanged up. Serena placed the phone on the receiver and decided to go for a run before having dinner with the other. "Dinner start at 6.00 tonight anyway so might as well go for one to get things figure out" said Serena to herself and shrugged her shoulders. Serena changed into a T-shirt that she bought it was pink and shorts that went up to mid thigh and in a bone colour. She changed into her joggers, closed the door and went out of the building. She started her run around the campus, first for a couple of times, and then went to a different course that already had tracks. She followed numerous of footpaths, dirt tracks and roads. Then she ended up back where she started. Been tired she walked back inside the building where it was cool because of the air conditioner was on. She went to her room got some comfortable clothes from her draw and went to the showers.

About ½ hour later, Serena came out into a blue polo T - shirt, which showed her eyes out, and white denim shorts that went to mid thigh and hugged her lower body. She'd dried her long hair and did it up in the usual style, the pigtails. Then she closed her door with a few books with her too, to study after dinner. (AN: it's the end of the world guys! Serena studies? It's only more about other studies they usually have in uni and jockey skills) As she arrived at the cafeteria where everyone usually in dinnertime, she saw Darien a pink button up shirt and light brown long pants. 'Geesh, he looks gorgeous' thought Serena. She walked over to Darien and tapped on his shoulder. "Hi Darien" said Serena, as she saw him turn around. "Hi Sere" said Darien and took a good look at Serena form ground to her face. 'She looks stunning' thought Darien then came back to reality. Then Mina, Raye, Ami, Lita and Luna went over to Serena. "Hey Sere, what are you doing? And how come you have some books in your arms?" said Ami

"Well, I decided after dinner, I went to our study room and study" said Serena and smiled. All the girls were shocked. And the boys were confused.

"Did I just heard her saying studying?" said Ami who was very stunned.

"Uh huh!' said the girls.

"Uh, did I miss something about Serena guys?" said Darien. Serena and the girls laughed. "Trust me Dare, you don't wanna know anything about me when school work comes into the conversation" said Serena after she laughed. "It looks like someone is interested in Serena a bit more guys!" said Andrew

"Andrew, we all know, you blonde!" said Greg.

"Shut up, I'm not the only blonde here, I have Mina and Serena as well" said Andrew and wink at the girls. The 2 girls blushed. "Hey guys, dinner is ready," said Lita. Then everyone has gathered around the table and sat down. Everyone except Serena and Darien sat next to their partners so Serena and Darien had to sit next to each other. They didn't mind at all except both of them kept on thinking about what happen that afternoon. Everyone kept on chatting away while Serena kept been silent. Darien didn't mind but all his mind could do was think of Serena. 'You were that close to kiss her until Josh interrupted you' said his mind.

'Shut up and let me think' said Darien.

'NO!' said his mind.

"So Serena, you ready about tomorrow?" said Lita.

"Huh, oh...... uh...... yeah, I can't wait" said Serena and smiled which she then just came back to LaLa Land. Then Serena decided she ate enough and decided to leave. "Hey guys, I'm full so I might as well be in the study room and start studying, excuse me" said Serena and got up from the table and went to the door until someone shouted. "Serena! Wait!" said Darien. Everyone was please of Darien but they didn't know why Serena keeps on running away. Where the door was, Serena sighed and waited for Darien.

"I'll come and study with ya, See you guys later tomorrow!" said Darien and left.

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Oh man, I have finally finished this chapter. Wait for the next chapter. Will Darien be able to kiss Serena again like last time? I don't own sailormoon or this hit drama so please don't sue me. Hope you enjoyed this story because I did. Better go. Please R+R.

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

Neo Queen Serenity Chiba

serenity4darien@hotmail.com