Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon, nor do I own the lyrics to the song. I merely own the idea to the story.

With You: Chapter 1

The battle raged on for the Sailor Scouts, and their leader was nowhere to be seen. But they had figured as much, they knew they could not depend on her.

Suddenly Sailor Venus was slammed into a tree.

"Venus!" A voice cried out running onto the battlefield. The scouts turned and looked at their leader. Sailor Moon cringed at the looks on their faces. Gulping, Sailor Moon turned towards the youma and pulled out her scepter.

Tuxedo Mask hid in a tree and watched. He knew something wasn't right.

Sailor Moon stared at the monster. "Well, what are you waiting for?!" Sailor Mars yelled. Sailor Moon cringed again.

Tuxedo Mask saw the youma about to make an attack and quickly threw a rose. Sailor Moon looked up at him, and he nodded. The next thing the youma knew, it was destroyed.

Sailor Moon glanced around, and then looked at her feet. Sailor Jupiter was helping Venus to her feet. Sailor Mars stared down at Sailor Moon. Tuxedo Mask stayed where he was fearful of what was about to happen.

"You know," Sailor Mars began, "I'm almost afraid to ask where you were. Cause, I'm sure it was nothing as important as this."

"You don't know that Mars." Sailor Moon whispered.

"Like hell I don't! It's always something stupid like you were sleeping, or you wanted to get to the next level on a video game." Sailor Mars yelled. "We are sick of this! You shape up or we will find a new leader."

Sailor Moon looked at the other scouts and watched them all nod in agreement. Slowly Sailor Moon detransformed into Serena.

Tuxedo Mask's eyes went wide as he saw this. He had had suspicions that they were the same person, and now it was just confirmed.

Serena watched as the scouts left, never giving her a second look. Had they looked back they may have seen the bruises and cuts on her face. Had they let her talk, they could have found out why she was late.

Serena walked away from the battle site. She reached a small bridge and shivered as it started to rain. After a few seconds, Serena let out a breath of air and watched it freeze. The rain beat down against her. Serena looked around her and then sank to the ground.

I'm standing on the bridge

I'm waiting in the dark I thought that you'd be here by now

"Nobody's coming to get me," she thought sadly.

Tuxedo Mask watched her with sad eyes. He never imagined that someone who was usually so happy could be so sad.

Serena buried her head in her arms and cried. She thought of what happened to make her late.

There's nothing but the rain

No footsteps on the ground I'm listening but there's no sound

*Flashback*

Serena and her family were going out to dinner. They were all laughing and joking as they drove. The car came to a red light and stopped.

"So come one Dad," Serena begged, "tell us where you are taking us." Serena was squirming with excitement. All she knew was that her father had planned a surprise for them.

"Now, now pumpkin, you'll just have to wait and see," her father answered with a smile.

The light turned green and the car continued on its way.

The next few seconds were all a blur.

He mother had screamed something and then there was a huge noise.

Everything went black.

When she came to a horrible sight greeted her.

There were police and paramedics all around. One of them was gently pulling her from the, now totaled, car. Her eyes searched frantically for her family.

"Where are they? Please, where is my family?" Serena asked to the medic.

"It's ok Miss. Just relax and we'll take care of you," he answered.

Serena closed her eyes in fear. He wouldn't answer her. She feared the worst at this point.

At some point while being placed in the ambulance, Serena fell back into unconsciousness.

Meanwhile, Darien sat in his apartment reading. Suddenly he fell to the floor. Pain ripped through his body. It almost felt as if Sailor Moon was in trouble. But it was gone just as quickly as it came.

Darien was left breathing heavily on the floor of his apartment.

Slowly eyelids fluttered open, and blue eyes were greeted with a bright white room and an unfamiliar face.

"Hey there, glad to see you are awake," the nurse greeted. "I must say that you are truly lucky. Only bruises and a few minor cuts. The worst was the minor concussion you sustained."

"My family, where are they? Are they ok? I need to see them please," Serena panicked.

"Now, calm down honey, you need your rest." With that said the nurse left the room.

Serena lay back very discouraged. She knew that the worst had happened.

A few minutes later, a doctor walked in. He flipped through his charts and then looked at Serena.

"Hello Serena. I'm glad that you woke up, we were concerned about your head injury. But you seem almost fine now."

Serena stared down at her hands. Finally she got the courage up to ask the question that had been denied twice before.

"My family," she whispered, "where is my family?"

The doctor looked at her and sighed. "I'm sorry there was nothing we could do."

Her head hung and she held back her tears. Her hands were clinging to the sheets. "All of them?"

The doctor nodded. "Get some rest," he said and left the room.

Serena bit her lip and shivered. She had never felt so alone in all her life.

Suddenly a beeping noise rang through the small room. Serena let out a long sigh. Serena picked up the communicator.

"Serena, it's Amy. There's a youma at the park, we need you here now," Amy said in a very serious tone.

"I'm on my way," Serena said quietly and shut off the communicator.

Getting up and checking to make sure the coast was clear, Serena changed into Sailor Moon. Then taking one last look at the room headed out the window.

*End Flashback*

So now she was left here in the freezing cold rain. She felt alone before, but now sitting on the bridge, soaking wet, Serena felt like she was the only person alive. And alive was the last thing that she wanted to be.

Isn't anyone trying to find me?

Won't somebody come take me home It's a damn cold night Trying to figure out this life

Tuxedo Mask couldn't take it anymore. He walked towards Serena, undoing his cape as he walked. Standing next to her he bent down and wrapped the cape around her.

Serena just watched him, eyes showing no emotion but sadness.

"Come on Serena, let's get you home," his gentle voice said.

"No, please," Serena replied. "There is nothing there for me. Please bring me anywhere but there."

Tuxedo Mask nodded and picked her up. He was amazed at how small and light she felt against him. He was also worried at how much she was shaking and how sad she looked.

Won't you take my by the hand

Take me somewhere new I don't know who you are but I'm with you I'm with you

Tucked in Tuxedo Mask's arms, Serena wondered why he was still here. Did he know she was Sailor Moon? Did she really care? No, she was beyond caring about anything.

Serena shivered again and sank deeper into the cape and embrace.

Tuxedo Mask reached the balcony of an apartment. He opened the door and set Serena on her feet. Slowly he led her inside and sat her down on the couch.

"I'll be right back ok?" Tuxedo Mask said as he removed his hat and jacket. Serena just nodded.

Tuxedo Mask stood up and left the room. He walked back in a few seconds later caring a few towels. Slowly he knelt down in front of Serena and offered her a comforting smile.

He then began to gently wipe the towel over her face and neck. After successfully getting most the water he smiled at her.

"Feel better?" Tuxedo Mask asked. Serena just looked at him.

Finally she whispered, "Why are you being so nice to me?"

Tuxedo Mask just smiled at her. "How about you get warm and dry first and then we'll talk?"

Before Serena could answer, Tuxedo Mask helped her to her feet and led her to the bathroom.

"You can take a shower and I'll leave some clothes for you."

Serena just nodded and closed the door behind her.

Tuxedo Mask detransformed into Darien and let out a long sigh. Whatever had happened to Serena had been devastating to her. He just needed to know what it was. Shaking his head, Darien headed to his room to get Serena some clothes.

Serena leaned back against the door. She was so confused. The usually silent and secluded Tuxedo Mask was taking care of her. He had brought her to his apartment for God's sake! What was going on? Her life was a mess right now. She had no family and currently was relying on a complete stranger.

Darien slowly opened the bathroom door a crack. He reached his hand in and grasped Serena's soaking wet clothes. As he pulled them out the door, his eyes glanced up and everything stopped.

He could see the silhouette of Serena in the shower. God she was beautiful. A blush crept up on his cheeks and Darien quickly took the wet clothes and replaced them with an old T-shirt and sweat pants.

Serena stepped out of the shower feeling refreshed. Wrapping a towel snuggly around her, Serena started the long process of brushing and drying her hair.

Emerging from the bathroom a few minutes later. Serena glanced around the apartment. She had her hair braided and was wearing an oversized T-shirt and sweat pants that were to long for her. She had rolled up the cuffs to keep them from tripping her.

Serena slowly headed to the kitchen. There she spied Tuxedo Mask fixing something. The only problem was he wasn't wearing a tuxedo anymore. Instead he was adorned in sweat pants and a lose shirt.

Suddenly Tuxedo Mask turned to greet Serena. He knew she was there and he knew now was the time to come clean with her.

Serena stared in shock at the man who looked back at her.

To be continued..