Sweet-Usako: Hey people!! This is it, my last chapter also the one you've been all waiting for. LoL. I can't believe this is going to be my last chapter for this story! I can't believe I made it this far. Well I really don't have much to say today, only…I want to thank all my readers for supporting me since the beginning. I wouldn't have gotten this far without you guys so thanks. Well…I won't make you suffer anymore…I'll start right now. Tomorrow is also Valentines Day, so this is for of my valentine's gift from me to all of you. Well…enjoy!
Special Thanks: I want to thank my best friend Sweet_Thang and my Evil Sis(not my real one) for supporting me with this story! Especially this chapter. I was originally planning on making her blindness permanent, but they helped me come up with a less depressing ending. LOLZ. Evil sis: thank you for helping me come up with the plane idea! Sweet_Thang: thank you for editing the first half of my story! I must have made THOUSANDS of grammar mistakes for the past few chapters! I love you guys!
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailormoon!!! But…I do own this story line…so if anyone steals it, you'll be in big trouble!! j/kz!! ^^ at least tell me first.
Recap from last chapter:
Her eyes looked funny. It looked fine from the outside…but the way she was looking at him, it was as if she can't really see him. Then it hit him.
She…
Was…
Blind…
"Serena…it's me…"
She gasped.
"Darien…"
Memories of the Past
Chapter Fourteen
An awkward silence hung in the air between them; no one knew what to say to the other. What was there to say anyway? They haven't seen each other for 10 years! They can't just pick up where they left off! That was impossible. Darien has left them in an awkward situation when he walked out of her life 10 years ago.
She's changed since than. She's no longer a naive teenage girl who's been waiting for her knight in shinning amour to sweep her off her feet on his white horse. She's now a mature woman in her late 20's who've went though the bitterness in life. Yes, life was not perfect and the fact that she couldn't see anymore proves it. But she wasn't complaining, she's thankful with what she has. She has her family and friends behind her back, ready to catch her if she falls. She's got a wonderful job teaching young children like her, young children who couldn't see. It brings her great joy everyday knowing that she could reach out to someone and help them even if it isn't much.
But, back to her current situation. She didn't know what to say to him. He must have figured out the fact that she can no longer see the beauty of nature anymore. She found herself asking the same questions over and over again since they the time they sat on their special bench. 'What is he doing here? Why is he back?'
He wasn't supposed to come back! She thought she won't ever see him ever again after he left. It has taken her so long to just accept the fact that he's gone. That he isn't ever going to come back. Sometimes she still found herself wondering about him. What is he doing right now? Is he with anyone? How does he look, did he change? Just when she was starting to enjoy her life after the tragic events in her life, he shows up out of no where. She's defiantly not ready to see him again after all these years.
"The scene must be beautiful right now, with the sun setting and everything. I wish I could see it again. But that's ok, because I can see it in my mind." Serena said, breaking the deadly silence.
Darien looked at her. He didn't know what to say. This is happening all too fast. He hadn't been expecting to see Serena like this. She's defiantly changed. She's matured, well so did he. He was expecting some change, but never in his life did he thought she was going to loose her sight. So this was what Andrew was trying to tell him earlier.
'Serena…' He felt bad. She sacrificed herself to save him and he left her when she needed him the most. She probably lost her sight because of the accident too. It must have been the side affect of it. 'Damnit! I'm such a jerk.' He was angry at himself. He was hiding away cowardly while she was going through hell.
"What is it?" Serena asked, feeling his eyes on her.
Darien said nothing for a moment. "D-Do you…" He trailed off, not knowing if it was the right thing to ask her that.
"No I don't regret this…" Serena replied. She had a feeling he was going to ask her that sooner or later. "It actually gave me a chance to see the world in a different perspective, and a chance to help children learn and maybe, bring color in their lives." Serena said, smiling.
Darien just looked at her, amazed. She hasn't changed. She's still the same Sere with a big heart.
"When did you come back?" Serena asked quietly.
"This morning. I've seen Andrew, he's doing will with his arcade." He replied.
"Why?" She asked. Than it was silence. Neither of them spoke. "Why did you come back?" Serena asked again, more firmly this time.
Darien didn't know how to reply her. He had come back because of her. He didn't know if he should use the 'doctor' excuse or tell her the truth. "I came back to mend things between us Serena."
She snorted and got up. "Well, you must be pretty disappointed." She said bitterly. She was talking about her eyes. She was about to turn and leave when Darien caught her arm.
"No I'm not Serena. In fact, I love you even more. You've become stronger. I don't care if you're blind or if you're in a wheelchair, the important thing is that you here now. I've been foolish to walk away from you when you most needed me. I was a coward. I thought it was hell for me, not being able to feel your warm aura, not being able to be with you and not being able to see you. But, you must have been through a lot worst. I'm sorry Serena. Please find it in your heart to forgive me, and maybe…someday you'll love me like I do you. I'm willing to spend the rest of my life to fix up everything I've messed up for you and I'll wait for the day until you'll accept me back into your life, even if it takes an eternity." Darien confessed.
Serena said nothing. She turned away so he wouldn't see the shimmering tears in her eyes.
"I'll wait for you forever Serena…I'll be here every sunset waiting for you…" Darien promised her and let go of her hand.
Serena walked away without another word.
"Darien…you were forgiven a long time ago…" Serena said quietly under her breath as she walked away from Darien.
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It has been two weeks since their last encounter. Serena was beginning to think it was all a dream. That he was lying to her. She was pulled out of her thoughts when she heard a frustrated sigh beside her. She smiled gently.
"Rini…what's wrong?" Serena asked. Rini had just started this morning. She needed help getting used to her new life without her sight. It was always difficult for starters. You need to be very patient to them because they're still not used to not seeing.
"I just can't get these numbers right! They feel like a whole bunch of dots scattered all over the place! How am I supposed to know which one of them is one?" Rini whined.
Serena chuckled and her hand around Rini's finger, guiding her to the numbers. "Rini, how did you come here this morning?" Serena asked out of curiosity. She has been wondering about that for a while now.
"Oh…a very nice man drove me here. He said he would come and learn with me if I behave myself." Rini answered Serena with much enthusiasm then. "When do you think he'll come Rena?"
They heard a chuckle behind them. "I'm right here Rini…" he man said, his eyes with amusement.
Serena stiffened after hearing his voice. Rini followed Darien's voice and ran to him. He picked her up and twirled her around.
"You're here Darien!" Rini giggled.
Darien smiled at the little girl in his arms. "Of course, I never break my promises." He said, looking over at Serena.
Her hands were trembling. "W-What are you doing here Darien?"
"Hello to you too Serena. I'm here…to learn." He replied and settled himself at the table with Rini sitting on his lap.
"Yay…Darien's going to learn with me!" Rini clapped her hands happily. Serena sighed and sat down beside Darien with no other choice. She couldn't do anything about it when Rini's so happy.
"Wait…if Darien's going to learn with us, his eyes has to be covered too so he won't be able to peek!" Rini said happily. Serena's eyes widened while Darien tried to control himself from laughing out loud.
"Alright, alright! You guy's win!" She got up and went to get her scarf to cover his eyes up since she didn't have anything else. Her heart jumped. Having his eyes covered up means there'll be physical contact and being closer to him than she would've liked.
She cursed under her breath and tied her scarf around his head to cover his eyes.
"We're ready 'Rena'…you can start your lesson!" Darien said, way too cheerful in Serena's opinion.
After a few hours, Serena's face was completely red and she was glad Darien's eyes were still covered.
Darien's watch went off when it was 5 o' clock. He got up and took off the scarf. "Well…I'll be waiting for you at the usual spot Serena…" he kissed her hand. "If not…I'll see you tomorrow…" and he left.
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It has been a few months and it has been the same everyday. Darien would learn with Rini every afternoon and at five, he would leave and wait at her at their special bench. She had went there once after their lesson and found him there. They just sat there, without any words spoken. That was the only time she went.
But over the past few months, she was starting to open up to him without her noticing it. She was beginning to trust him more and every night before she goes to sleep, she would hear the words he has spoken to her the day they first met after 10 years. She was afraid to admit that, she still loves him even after all these years.
It was the day where all the couples celebrated, the busiest day for cupids and love is in the air. Darien had shown up as usual, but this time he came with a bouquet of roses and a special card. 'He must have spend a lot of time doing this…poking the holes himself.' She was speechless. The card proved all her hard working hours teaching him worth-while.
'Darien…why do you do this to me…! Why can't I stop thinking about you…?' Serena asked herself.
'That's because you love him stupid! Just go and meet him already! You've let the poor man wait for way too long!' her conscience stepped in again.
'Thank you…I needed to hear that…' Serena answered, finally listened to her heart for the first time. She grabbed her coat and walked as fast as she could. She slowed down a bit when she got nearer. 'This is it…' she thought.
"Darien…" Serena muttered his name quietly. He turned around and his eyes lit up when he saw here standing there.
"Serena…you came…" he got up from the bench and hugged her, his eyes with happy tears. "Does that mean you forgave me?" he asked, his heart filled with hope.
"I forgave you a long time ago…I never blamed you for any of this…" came her reply and he held her tighter.
"Gosh…I've been waiting so long to hear that…Thank you Serena." He said. They stood there for what seemed like forever. It was his next few words that got her crying. "I love you Serena." He was again, putting his pride on the line. But this time, he didn't care. "I can't stop thinking about you Serena…I don't know what I'll do without you…I can't live without-"
"I love you too Darien…" Serena said softly. His eyes widened a minute after her confession.
"You…you…what?" He asked her, still can't believe what he just heard.
"I told you already!" Serena complained, and blushed.
Darien smiled. "I didn't hear you…say it again!"
"You're evil…" Serena muttered. "I love you!" Darien grinned.
"You know what Serena?" he asked, with a hint of mischievous glint in his eyes.
"What?" She replied. Her hands traveled up to feel his face.
"Every time we're about to kiss, we got interrupted! The first was at Lita's party where I was dared to kiss you. But then you slapped me at the last moment. The second time was at the beach. Stupid Soya interrupted us! It would've been the perfect first kiss for you!" Darien said smiling down at Serena.
"So…?" Serena asked, feeling butterflies everywhere in her stomach. Somehow she knew what was coming.
"I'm going to kiss you…" He whispered and closed the distance between their faces. "Any last words before I kiss you?" He asked their lips a few centimeters apart.
"Yeah…" She said and he arched his eyebrows. "Shut up and kiss me…" Their lips met and they were in heaven. Serena closed her eyes and wrapped her arms around Darien's neck, playing with his hair while he wrapped his arms around her waist tighter when he felt her knees go weak.
"You know what they say…" Darien started after they broke their kiss for some air.
"Third time's the charm…"
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The two of them got married a couple of months after that. One day, they got a phone call that might change their lives forever.
"What's wrong doctor?" Serena asked, squeezing Darien's hand.
"Well, Serena…the reason I called you here was because…you have the chance to see again." Doctor Smith said. "I've got a call from the one of the best doctors in America that he might be able to help you to gain your sight back. But…it's not guaranteed that it'll be successful."
"What do you mean Dr. Smith? What would happen if I do the operation and fails?" Serena asked, her voice shaking.
"You'll probably never see again. As, there will be no hope of ever seeing again…" The doctor replied.
"I-I-…We'll think about it…" they left the building after that.
"Darien--" Serena opened her mouth to ask after they got home but he cut her off.
"Serena…I will support you what ever decision you make. I'll love you no matter what happens to you. I don't care about anything else as long as I'm with you." Darien told her warmly and captured her lips.
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They walked though the gate together, hand in hand getting envious glances from the people they passed by.
"Remember the first time we sat together on a plane?" Serena asked.
Darien chuckled. "Yeah...I'll never forget it. I still have the picture Mina took when we were asleep." He replied smiling. "You looked so cute! But you had drools all over my shirt!" Darien teased.
"I did not! I don't drool in my sleep!" Serena pouted. Darien chuckled and gave her a small peck on her pouting lips.
"Yes you do…"
Soon after, the lovely couple fell asleep in each other's arms, ready to face whatever comes their way in America. This time, Serena won't be alone she'll have her knight in shinning armor with her until the very end of time and so much more.
The End.
Sweet-Usako: Well, I'm done! I hope you all enjoyed it. The rest would have to be based on your imagination! Anyways, Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Thank you everyone your all your supports! I love you guys! I'm going to miss writing this story! But I'm very proud of myself. This is my first completed story on FF.net!! If you enjoyed reading this one, my other one Deal with the Devil is going to blow your headz off! Joking! Now, I'll have more time to update A Deal with the Devil and I'm going to start writing a new one that has been in my mind for a very long time. Well anyways, I'll see you all…in the next chapter of A Deal with the Devil…if you guys decide to read it. ^^ Anyways, sorry I couldn't put the reviews replies here…I'm too tired. LOLZ. It's 3:00 AM. And I'm going to bed!! *snooz* i'll have a special page for the responses!! NITE!!
