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Can Love That's Lost Be Found

By Crystaldove

Chapter 15

"I have…you?"

Darien looked to see Serena kneel directly below him; she took his hands in hers.

"Yes you do…that's if you'll have me."

Darien took one of his hands from her grasp, and slowly brought it to her face, caressing her cheek.

"Only if you'll have me."

He joined her on the floor and took her face with both hands…they joined in the sweetest of kisses. He was hesitant at first, he didn't want to scare her or rush her into something she wasn't ready for. Serena followed his lead; he only kissed her lips first. Upon seeing that she didn't reject him, he went further by placing light butterfly kisses over her lips. He increased the duration of each kiss eventually tracing her lips with his tongue. Serena gasped at this action which gave Darien the opportunity to slowly place it in her mouth.

Darien was elated by this…he had longed for months to have Serena right were she was. He dropped his hands from her face to her waist and brought her closer to him. Serena's mind was reeling, had Darien ever kissed her like this before. It seemed that he was always holding back, but with the revelation that his years of guilt were over, he could freely give himself to her.

He kissed her deeply, yet gently. In the duration of the kiss, he pulled her from her position on the floor and placed her in his lap. She sighed contently and her arms wound around his head. She played with is raven locks with one hand while her other caressed his neck. This action sent shivers down his spine and he tightened his embrace on her.

Neither wanted to stop, but knew it had to end. Darien slowly broke the kiss and looked deeply into Serena's eyes.

"You are so beautiful. I feel like I have been in a long nightmare. If this moment is a dream, by the goddess, let me sleep forever."

Serena gasped and tears fell from her eyes.

"I know that I haven't been the most open when it came to my feelings, but there was always something about you that made my heart skip a beat. From the first time I saw you at the park, talking about how excited you were to go to grade 8, to the moment I finally spoke to you outside of Osa-P, I knew I loved you."

"You love me Darien?"

"Yes, I love you Serena Tsukino, I always have."

"Then why you never told me."

"I was afraid."

"Afraid of what, that I wouldn't love you?"

Serena slid off his lap and sat beside him on the floor, both with their backs resting on the couch.

"I told you I had dreams of the princess, she reminded me of you. And when I found out she was you, I was afraid that the only reason that you would love me was for who I used to be. The difference is that you vocalized your fear, I just agreed to it, because in my heart…that's how I felt. I thought you only loved Endymion, not me. Yes, you are Serenity, and I am…Endymion…"

"You haven't accepted that yet, have you? You still see yourself as a different person. We were reincarnated, but I loved you before I found out we were."

"You did…you love me?"

"I love Darien, and I think I have from the moment I turned to see who I hit with that test paper. I hated that the only words passed between us were insults…"

"But as long as it meant talking to you, I was happy."

"Endymion may have my soul, but you have my heart."

"Somebody loves me…Darien Chiba…I'm not alone anymore…"

"And you never will be, I'm your family now…you're all that I need."

She placed her head on his shoulder and he pulled her close.

"I love you Serena."

"I love you Darien."

A golden glow surrounded Darien giving off two sharp pulses of light, then faded away.

"Darien, are you ok?"

"Yes…I have you, I'm truly whole."

Serena phoned her father and he surprisingly told her to stay a Darien's. Over the course of her depression, her parents realized that she was heartbroken and missing Darien. After much coaxing from her mother, Ken Tsukino decided that the two needed more than an hour to patch things up. Her father brought over her books and uniform and got the chance to meet formally meet Darien.

After chatting for a few minutes, Mr. Tsukino was assured that Darien wouldn't try anything with his daughter and proceeded to leave. Before leaving, Darien embraced him…

"If not for your articles sir, I would still be blaming myself for my parents' death. You gave me a second chance to make your daughter happy. I don't know where we'd be if not for you."

"I only want the best for my little girl. I'll see you tomorrow honey."

Serena reached up and hugged her father; she pecked him on the cheek and whispered in his ear.

"Thank you, daddy…for everything."

After seeing Mr. Tsukino out, Darien retreated to his bedroom and returned with pillows and blankets.

"What are you doing Darien?"

"Having a sleepover."

He proceeded to remove the mattress from his futon and put in on the floor. He placed the blankets on top and all the pillows he could find on it. Serena busied herself with getting ready for bed. Her mother had packed her a bag containing the essentials and her favorite pair of pajamas.

Serena came out of the bathroom dressed for bed and waited for Darien to finish changing in his room. The two got comfortable and began to talk.

Outside, Paladin had been listening up to this point and decided to let them continue alone. They had a lot to catch up on and he had a meeting a confidante.

"Tell me about this training the others gave you."

Darien's face darkened a bit before he realized that Serena didn't know about the other's motives. He went into long explanation about it before giving her a demonstration.

"You have mastery over your elements now…that's great."

"Yeah, that and a few other things the others don't know about."

"Like what?"

"We've been talking for hours, I know you're thirsty. Want something to drink? I have yoo-hoos…"

"Mmmm, chocolate soda…sure."

Serena waited for Darien to get up, but was shocked by a chill on her back. She reached around her and the grasped the drink.

"How did…?"

"Watch."

Serena watched as Darien retrieved things in various ways. He could materialize things, have them to pass through objects or make things open and have items levitate to him.

"I guess you didn't notice that breeze while we were kissing."

"Now that you mention it, I did…was that you?"

"My emotions can cause things to happen too. It's funny, the others think I can control only earth, wind, fire, and water, since they trained me on that."

"You've worked alone too?"

"All the time. Let me show you something."

Darien took her hand and walked her to the balcony. It was a beautiful night…the moon shone like a pearl in the sky.

"I haven't seen the moon that bright in a long time."

"She reflects my feelings…she emanates my joy."

Darien smiled and climbed the railing on his balcony.

"Be careful Darien!"

He just smiled and gestured for her to join him.

"I may not trip anymore Darien, but I don't trust myself up there!"

"Do you trust me?"

"With my heart."

He held out his hand and pulled her to him.

"Watch."

Before she could blink, he stepped off the railing and walked onto…the air. The scream died in her throat as he began to prance in the sky.

"Just as Luna, won't let anything happen to you…Terra won't let anything happen to me. I can manipulate and control ALL the elements of my planet…including the very gravity that keeps us from floating away. Dance with me, my love."

Darien walked back to the balcony railing and took Serena's hands. He led her to a clearing and they floated to the sky…landing amidst the clouds. They danced for a while before settling on a cloud. Holding her in his lap, Darien pointed out the constellations to her.

"They look so close from here, like I could touch them."

"Now why would you want to do that when you are the brightest star in the universe?"

Due to their proximity to the moon, it's rays shined on them and provided warmth in the chilly night. They chatted for several hours in the clouds before returning to the apartment at 3 a.m.

"I hope I will keep awake in class tomorrow."

"I will."

"How come, it's late."

"Yes, but my dream has come true Darien…I have you back in my life."

Darien smiled and gave her a tender kiss before laying down. He pulled her to him and they sighed in content.

"Serena?"

"Yes Darien."

"Thank you."

"For what?"

"Loving me…and letting me love you."

Even thought he only received 4 hours, Darien woke to the most restful sleep he'd had in months. He looked down and noticed Serena sleeping peacefully next to him. She awoke feeling a kiss on her temple and smiled before opening her eyes. Darien was standing above her and helped her to her feet. After getting dressed, they ate breakfast and Darien walked her to school. Amy and Lita were standing outside when Darien and Serena arrived at the front gate.

"Thank you for walking me to school Darien."

"No problem, I've been wanting to do this for months…"

"Really? Well I'm glad that you are."

"Does this mean I can walk you everyday?"

"If you want to…I've been wanting this also."

"So…um are you doing anything after school?"

"No."

"Do you want to get a milkshake afterschool?"

"That would be nice."

"Ok, then I'll meet you here after school."

Darien leaned down and kissed her for several moments before smiling and walking off. Amy and Lita stood with their mouths agape. Serena and Darien had mended their relationship…so if she could forgive him, then they didn't have a problem.

End

Ya know guys…I got 114 for Tangent, should I be cruel and wait for that 1 review to get 115 or what? Thanks again for the 24 reviews for this story. The next chapter of Tangent is finished, just editing. Since I'm almost finished with this one, I will hold off on Homicide till next month.

Hope you liked it and all reviews are welcomed…thanks again!

Dove