Thanks to all the reviews. I am trying to get the new chapters done at a
better pace, but my sister has needed my computer a lot this week for
homework, and I was busy in the little world of a happy couple after such a
bug blowout. Then I caught this most monstrous flu. Who catches the flu in
the near summer anyway? I guess I do. Doesn't that just suck. So sorry, I
have been selfish with my time knowing that all of you are dying to know
what is going to happen next. So, here I am back at the drawing board. Now
I'm glad at the response of the reviews because I thought some people might
think the trial that Darien is to endure stupid and pointless, but this is
my take on what Darien is doing in his mind while he is unconscious in a
coma. There is nothing to prove that we do have dreams or to prove that we
do not dream if we were ever in a coma, you're not going to remember it.
Now I must say that I the way the story went was going to reflect in how I felt about the world and all the ideas of love. Since I have reached reconciliation with my thickheaded boyfriend that is all I am going to say. Actually, we're in an interesting place, so this is how I think it should be. However, like life, nothing is ever easy, so be prepared for that. But I'm sure you all will like it, or so I hope. So please review, remember it is eight reviews. And for those who happen to think this is a story of fluff, and is bland I'm sorry you think so, but why did you read so much if that was how you felt? I got you there. Anyways. And now here's my standard disclaimer to say that I do not nor have I ever owned characters of S.M. I'm simply borrowing them for your great reading pleasure. Enjoy!
The night was the longest night that Serena ever endured in her life, or at least that she remembered. Except for the most part, she spent it asleep having horrible nightmares. She woke up from one to have Rei try to soothe her.
Amy came in, checked up on him a few times, and left saying nothing, because there was nothing yet to report that he was still fighting to pull through the fever, and the infection. Except he seemed to be completely steady with no signs of coming around and pulling through, and this is what lead to Serena's nightmares during the long night.
The night went on to morning and there was no change, not for the worse or for the better. He was just the same as he had been for most of the night.
"Serena, maybe you should go home," Rei said, seeing mina across the lounge.
Serena shook her head. "I can't. I can't leave Darien here."
"You need to come home and help take care of Rini Serena," Mina added.
Serena nodded, knowing that her daughter was going to need her. She was going to have to tell her. She didn't want her to be the last to know. She had every right to know that her father was in the hospital.
Serena rose to her feet, kissed Darien on the forehead, and let herself be dragged out by her sister.
"I'll keep you posted," Rei said as she walked after them.
Serena gave her a small smile of appreciation and then gave her a hug goodbye. Mina led her to the car and drove her home. Rini ran right into her arms.
"Mommy, mommy, where were you? I woke up and you weren't here. Did you have another emergency?"
Serena felt her heart breaking as she heard the concern in her young daughter's voice, and felt the injustice of having her daughter's father in intensive care when she only got him in her life.
"Well sweetie I was at the hospital," Serena said solemnly.
"Why?" Rini asked.
Serena took a deep breath. "Well..."
"Why don't you guys come sit down," Mina suggested from the living room.
Rini looked between her mother and her aunt then went and sat down next Mina. Serena followed, trying to think of how she was going to word it for her daughter.
"Mommy is everything okay?" Rini asked looking at her mother. "You look like you've been crying."
The corner of Serena's mouth twitched. You had to love how perceptive kids were. They didn't miss a thing and said whatever they wanted.
Serena took a deep breath. "Well kitten paws, I don't know how to say this..."
"Say what?" Rini asked, her small face scrunched up with her concern.
"Well, last night when daddy was coming back from work, he got into an accident."
"Is he alright? Does he need us to go and kiss him better?"
Serena felt herself about to crack. Her daughter's youth and innocence was so pure she didn't want her to know that the world can be unfair and horrible.
"Daddy's car got hurt real bad, and he had to go to the hospital."
"Will he be okay?" she asked her mother.
"He could be better sweetheart. He's in a coma, and the doctors are doing everything that they can to help make him better so he can wake up."
"He's sleeping?" Rini asked confused.
Mina nodded, seeing that her sister was holding herself together by the thinnest of threads. "See, your daddy hot hit so hard in the car that he was knocked out. So he's in a sleep that might last a few days."
"He is going to wake up, right?" Rini asked, her small eyes wide in fright.
"Oh yes, sweetheart, because we know how much he loves you," Mina said.
Rini sighed. "I'll take Luna to see him, maybe that will help make him feel better. I know she helps me to feel better."
Serena pulled her daughter into a tight embrace. "Ah Rini you're such an angel."
"Are we going to see daddy now?" Rini asked after Serena let her go.
"After lunch," Mina said, giving Serena a stern look.
Rini gave a small smile then headed off to find Luna.
"You holding up okay?" Mina asked her sister.
"The best that I can. But it's hard to be alright when Darien's fighting for his life," she said with a sorrowful sigh.
"Well, go and get a quick rest while I watch over Rini, I'll make lunch soon, and I'll drive you two to the hospital."
"Thank you," Serena said, giving her sister an appreciative look.
"Don't worry about it," Mina said getting up from the couch and heading after Rini.
Serena leaned her head back against the couch and sighed. She flicked on the TV, hoping for some kind of distraction. However, the news on the screen was far from distraction.
"It was learned this morning that multi-millionaire Darien Shields was in a car accident only last night. He was leaving his home last night when a driver under the influence of alcohol struck him. He's been in intensive care all night, and is still under close watch."
Serena's mouth dropped open as the clicker fell from her hand. "Good lord," she said.
"What?" Mina asked concern coating her voice when she entered the room.
"They're going to hound him while he's fighting for his life. Isn't that just wonderful," Serena moaned with sarcasm.
"The hospital isn't going to divulge any information, and Amy will make sure that security is picked up so that no one will bother his ward."
"Yeah but it's not going to stop them from harassing Rei or me."
"They're not what's important. Darien and him getting better is. So, ignore them. Who cares if they find out that you're by his bedside through this difficult time? It shows them that Darien has love and support during this hard time."
Serena nodded, and let Mina give her a hug. "I'm going to have a shower."
Mina nodded as she flicked off the TV.
Serena went up to her bedroom and entered the shower in her ensuite bathroom. She cried her tears of anguish while she let the water wash over her and she prayed for Darien's recovery, bargaining that she was never going to leave him again.
Once she finished and was dressed, she went downstairs and forced herself to eat the Mina had set before her. Once the food was gone, Rini ran off and got Luna and then they headed to the hospital.
There were many reporters surrounding the main entrances of the hospital.
"What are they doing here?" Rini asked her mom noticing the reporters.
"There doing another story," mina said.
"I hope they don't try to take any pictures of us. Those lights are so blinding," Rini stated as she clutched Luna close to her.
"Well, we do have to get out of the car," Mina stated.
Serena nodded and opened the door. The reporters were looking her over as Rini stepped out after her.
"Ms. Tsukino are you here to see Darien Shields?" a woman shouted out.
Rini looked like she was about to say something, but Serena gestured for Mina to take her ahead.
"I'm here to give support to my friends, and other than that I have no comment," Serena said before entering the hospital.
Rei met them at the door. "Can you believe the vultures? It took less than twenty-four hours and they've got the place surrounded. Can't they just leave him alone?"
Mina shrugged. "It's what they do."
"Aunt Rei," Rini said with a smile. "I brought Luna to help make daddy feel better."
"Oh you little star, aren't you just precious," she said scooping Rini up into a tight hug.
They made their way up to the room where Darien lay in his unchanging coma. As soon as they reached the room Rini darted in and brought Luna to Darien's side.
A nurse came in. "Ah, I'm not so sure that we can allow to have animals here."
"I think in this case it will be fine. We usually use animals to cheer up those that have been in the hospital for a long time and there are studies that have shown that animals help those in comas," Amy said entering after the nurse.
The nurse nodded. "As you wish Doctor."
Rini stood next to Darien's bed. "I brought Luna to help you feel better daddy. She always helps me, so I thought it was your turn."
"I wish I had her innocence," Rei murmured to Serena.
Serena nodded. "It would be better than fearing that he's not going to make it."
So together in the small room, they surrounded Darien with their love hoping that God would make him all right.
Meanwhile Darien was pacing back and forth while he waited for the small pink haired angel version of his daughter to return.
Heaven was a beautiful place, it really was, and incredibly peaceful. But he couldn't be here when Serena and Rini were back on earth. He wanted to be with them. Heaven had to wait.
He kept pacing trying to think out his argument for the angels that would be at the hearing.
"Are you ready?" the small angel asked, suddenly appearing.
Darien sighed. "I'm as ready as I'll ever be."
"Alright, well follow me," she said, starting towards a stairway that had suddenly appeared.
Darien followed her up the stairway made of cloud, and heard the distant sound of singing and gentle music. It was splendid in heaven but he couldn't enjoy it knowing that he had left his heart on earth.
After the stairs, they came to a door.
The little angel stopped. "I can only show you to the door. I have not been called in yet," she stated.
Darien took a deep breath then opened the door. The room was similar to that of a courtroom on earth. Except instead of one judge, there was a panel of three angels with very large wings.
"Darien Shields," a voice beckoned.
He released a heavy explosive breath then entered.
"We are the three spirit entities of your life Darien," said the first of the panel on the left side. It was a beautiful blonde angel with the innocent of faces, making her almost look childlike. "I represent the past."
"I am the present," said the middle, a man with black hair, and a sharp and handsome face that seemed to hold a carefree look about his eyes.
"I represent the future," said the last angel, a man with peppered black hair. His eyes were kind but also seemed to be very sharp in his awareness.
"You are to present us your argument as to why you should return to earth," the first angel said.
"You have to understand that we will be reviewing your life to date," said the angel of the present. "We may have to examine this case thoroughly as this is a high end decision. Being as you are already here in the afterlife of heaven, there are some to argue that you should remain, while many think that you do not belong here."
"I don't think I should be here. I've had a mixed life of happiness and sorrow. I thought I lost the one and only person I ever loved. She's come back to me and on top of that, I learned that we have a daughter. If I stay here, I won't get to see my daughter grow up. I won't get to be the father that she deserves to have."
The blond angel of the past looked upon him. "As we are the three entities of your life, we will look over your plea and your entire case, and in the end, we will have to have the elder arc angels decide on your fate."
Darien looked to his right, and saw seven brilliantly beautiful angels sitting there. They were looking up at him; their beautiful heavenly eyes were probing into his heart and mind, while they sat as the jury of his hearing.
"So, Darien, said the angel of the future. "Can you tell us how your life is going to be better if you go back?"
"I can promise that if I can go back that I plan to dedicate my life to loving both Serena as the husband she deserves to have, and Rini as the father that she deserves after being without for five years."
The younger looking angel of the past gave him a small smile. "well then, let's start reviewing the life you have lived."
Darien gave a grateful look and prepared for his appeal to dig into his life, into the very soul of his existence.
Sorry I took so long. I promise to get the next chapter asap after eight reviews. sorry for all the waiting you have to do. It's getting there. I promise.
Now I must say that I the way the story went was going to reflect in how I felt about the world and all the ideas of love. Since I have reached reconciliation with my thickheaded boyfriend that is all I am going to say. Actually, we're in an interesting place, so this is how I think it should be. However, like life, nothing is ever easy, so be prepared for that. But I'm sure you all will like it, or so I hope. So please review, remember it is eight reviews. And for those who happen to think this is a story of fluff, and is bland I'm sorry you think so, but why did you read so much if that was how you felt? I got you there. Anyways. And now here's my standard disclaimer to say that I do not nor have I ever owned characters of S.M. I'm simply borrowing them for your great reading pleasure. Enjoy!
The night was the longest night that Serena ever endured in her life, or at least that she remembered. Except for the most part, she spent it asleep having horrible nightmares. She woke up from one to have Rei try to soothe her.
Amy came in, checked up on him a few times, and left saying nothing, because there was nothing yet to report that he was still fighting to pull through the fever, and the infection. Except he seemed to be completely steady with no signs of coming around and pulling through, and this is what lead to Serena's nightmares during the long night.
The night went on to morning and there was no change, not for the worse or for the better. He was just the same as he had been for most of the night.
"Serena, maybe you should go home," Rei said, seeing mina across the lounge.
Serena shook her head. "I can't. I can't leave Darien here."
"You need to come home and help take care of Rini Serena," Mina added.
Serena nodded, knowing that her daughter was going to need her. She was going to have to tell her. She didn't want her to be the last to know. She had every right to know that her father was in the hospital.
Serena rose to her feet, kissed Darien on the forehead, and let herself be dragged out by her sister.
"I'll keep you posted," Rei said as she walked after them.
Serena gave her a small smile of appreciation and then gave her a hug goodbye. Mina led her to the car and drove her home. Rini ran right into her arms.
"Mommy, mommy, where were you? I woke up and you weren't here. Did you have another emergency?"
Serena felt her heart breaking as she heard the concern in her young daughter's voice, and felt the injustice of having her daughter's father in intensive care when she only got him in her life.
"Well sweetie I was at the hospital," Serena said solemnly.
"Why?" Rini asked.
Serena took a deep breath. "Well..."
"Why don't you guys come sit down," Mina suggested from the living room.
Rini looked between her mother and her aunt then went and sat down next Mina. Serena followed, trying to think of how she was going to word it for her daughter.
"Mommy is everything okay?" Rini asked looking at her mother. "You look like you've been crying."
The corner of Serena's mouth twitched. You had to love how perceptive kids were. They didn't miss a thing and said whatever they wanted.
Serena took a deep breath. "Well kitten paws, I don't know how to say this..."
"Say what?" Rini asked, her small face scrunched up with her concern.
"Well, last night when daddy was coming back from work, he got into an accident."
"Is he alright? Does he need us to go and kiss him better?"
Serena felt herself about to crack. Her daughter's youth and innocence was so pure she didn't want her to know that the world can be unfair and horrible.
"Daddy's car got hurt real bad, and he had to go to the hospital."
"Will he be okay?" she asked her mother.
"He could be better sweetheart. He's in a coma, and the doctors are doing everything that they can to help make him better so he can wake up."
"He's sleeping?" Rini asked confused.
Mina nodded, seeing that her sister was holding herself together by the thinnest of threads. "See, your daddy hot hit so hard in the car that he was knocked out. So he's in a sleep that might last a few days."
"He is going to wake up, right?" Rini asked, her small eyes wide in fright.
"Oh yes, sweetheart, because we know how much he loves you," Mina said.
Rini sighed. "I'll take Luna to see him, maybe that will help make him feel better. I know she helps me to feel better."
Serena pulled her daughter into a tight embrace. "Ah Rini you're such an angel."
"Are we going to see daddy now?" Rini asked after Serena let her go.
"After lunch," Mina said, giving Serena a stern look.
Rini gave a small smile then headed off to find Luna.
"You holding up okay?" Mina asked her sister.
"The best that I can. But it's hard to be alright when Darien's fighting for his life," she said with a sorrowful sigh.
"Well, go and get a quick rest while I watch over Rini, I'll make lunch soon, and I'll drive you two to the hospital."
"Thank you," Serena said, giving her sister an appreciative look.
"Don't worry about it," Mina said getting up from the couch and heading after Rini.
Serena leaned her head back against the couch and sighed. She flicked on the TV, hoping for some kind of distraction. However, the news on the screen was far from distraction.
"It was learned this morning that multi-millionaire Darien Shields was in a car accident only last night. He was leaving his home last night when a driver under the influence of alcohol struck him. He's been in intensive care all night, and is still under close watch."
Serena's mouth dropped open as the clicker fell from her hand. "Good lord," she said.
"What?" Mina asked concern coating her voice when she entered the room.
"They're going to hound him while he's fighting for his life. Isn't that just wonderful," Serena moaned with sarcasm.
"The hospital isn't going to divulge any information, and Amy will make sure that security is picked up so that no one will bother his ward."
"Yeah but it's not going to stop them from harassing Rei or me."
"They're not what's important. Darien and him getting better is. So, ignore them. Who cares if they find out that you're by his bedside through this difficult time? It shows them that Darien has love and support during this hard time."
Serena nodded, and let Mina give her a hug. "I'm going to have a shower."
Mina nodded as she flicked off the TV.
Serena went up to her bedroom and entered the shower in her ensuite bathroom. She cried her tears of anguish while she let the water wash over her and she prayed for Darien's recovery, bargaining that she was never going to leave him again.
Once she finished and was dressed, she went downstairs and forced herself to eat the Mina had set before her. Once the food was gone, Rini ran off and got Luna and then they headed to the hospital.
There were many reporters surrounding the main entrances of the hospital.
"What are they doing here?" Rini asked her mom noticing the reporters.
"There doing another story," mina said.
"I hope they don't try to take any pictures of us. Those lights are so blinding," Rini stated as she clutched Luna close to her.
"Well, we do have to get out of the car," Mina stated.
Serena nodded and opened the door. The reporters were looking her over as Rini stepped out after her.
"Ms. Tsukino are you here to see Darien Shields?" a woman shouted out.
Rini looked like she was about to say something, but Serena gestured for Mina to take her ahead.
"I'm here to give support to my friends, and other than that I have no comment," Serena said before entering the hospital.
Rei met them at the door. "Can you believe the vultures? It took less than twenty-four hours and they've got the place surrounded. Can't they just leave him alone?"
Mina shrugged. "It's what they do."
"Aunt Rei," Rini said with a smile. "I brought Luna to help make daddy feel better."
"Oh you little star, aren't you just precious," she said scooping Rini up into a tight hug.
They made their way up to the room where Darien lay in his unchanging coma. As soon as they reached the room Rini darted in and brought Luna to Darien's side.
A nurse came in. "Ah, I'm not so sure that we can allow to have animals here."
"I think in this case it will be fine. We usually use animals to cheer up those that have been in the hospital for a long time and there are studies that have shown that animals help those in comas," Amy said entering after the nurse.
The nurse nodded. "As you wish Doctor."
Rini stood next to Darien's bed. "I brought Luna to help you feel better daddy. She always helps me, so I thought it was your turn."
"I wish I had her innocence," Rei murmured to Serena.
Serena nodded. "It would be better than fearing that he's not going to make it."
So together in the small room, they surrounded Darien with their love hoping that God would make him all right.
Meanwhile Darien was pacing back and forth while he waited for the small pink haired angel version of his daughter to return.
Heaven was a beautiful place, it really was, and incredibly peaceful. But he couldn't be here when Serena and Rini were back on earth. He wanted to be with them. Heaven had to wait.
He kept pacing trying to think out his argument for the angels that would be at the hearing.
"Are you ready?" the small angel asked, suddenly appearing.
Darien sighed. "I'm as ready as I'll ever be."
"Alright, well follow me," she said, starting towards a stairway that had suddenly appeared.
Darien followed her up the stairway made of cloud, and heard the distant sound of singing and gentle music. It was splendid in heaven but he couldn't enjoy it knowing that he had left his heart on earth.
After the stairs, they came to a door.
The little angel stopped. "I can only show you to the door. I have not been called in yet," she stated.
Darien took a deep breath then opened the door. The room was similar to that of a courtroom on earth. Except instead of one judge, there was a panel of three angels with very large wings.
"Darien Shields," a voice beckoned.
He released a heavy explosive breath then entered.
"We are the three spirit entities of your life Darien," said the first of the panel on the left side. It was a beautiful blonde angel with the innocent of faces, making her almost look childlike. "I represent the past."
"I am the present," said the middle, a man with black hair, and a sharp and handsome face that seemed to hold a carefree look about his eyes.
"I represent the future," said the last angel, a man with peppered black hair. His eyes were kind but also seemed to be very sharp in his awareness.
"You are to present us your argument as to why you should return to earth," the first angel said.
"You have to understand that we will be reviewing your life to date," said the angel of the present. "We may have to examine this case thoroughly as this is a high end decision. Being as you are already here in the afterlife of heaven, there are some to argue that you should remain, while many think that you do not belong here."
"I don't think I should be here. I've had a mixed life of happiness and sorrow. I thought I lost the one and only person I ever loved. She's come back to me and on top of that, I learned that we have a daughter. If I stay here, I won't get to see my daughter grow up. I won't get to be the father that she deserves to have."
The blond angel of the past looked upon him. "As we are the three entities of your life, we will look over your plea and your entire case, and in the end, we will have to have the elder arc angels decide on your fate."
Darien looked to his right, and saw seven brilliantly beautiful angels sitting there. They were looking up at him; their beautiful heavenly eyes were probing into his heart and mind, while they sat as the jury of his hearing.
"So, Darien, said the angel of the future. "Can you tell us how your life is going to be better if you go back?"
"I can promise that if I can go back that I plan to dedicate my life to loving both Serena as the husband she deserves to have, and Rini as the father that she deserves after being without for five years."
The younger looking angel of the past gave him a small smile. "well then, let's start reviewing the life you have lived."
Darien gave a grateful look and prepared for his appeal to dig into his life, into the very soul of his existence.
Sorry I took so long. I promise to get the next chapter asap after eight reviews. sorry for all the waiting you have to do. It's getting there. I promise.