Femme Fatale C18
By Raq
2.03
Previously on Femme Fatale;
~ Seattle, WA
Victoria sat on the leather executive chair with a cocky grin. Her feet propped up on the littered table she seemed relaxed and lazy. Sifting through endless papers that she had no once of deciphering she let them fall to the floor. Opening one of the side drawers, Victoria's brows drew together at its contents. Place both feet back on the ground she picked up the framed photo. Together, with eyes shinning with love and happiness, were Darien and a woman she did not recognize.
Darien had been sitting on top of the hood of his car, his arms wrapped around the waist of this woman. Long blond hair and deep blue eyes was one of her stunning features but it was the infectious smile she held that was both captivating to both sexes. Against her own will with the green eyed monster peering about. Even Victoria cracked a smile. The woman, had her arms wrapped around his neck, closely they snuggled for the momentous photo. Victoria quickly turned the photo around, 'Darien and Serena.' They were happy and deeply in-love, so why is it inside his drawer? She had asked herself. Placing the photo down on the desk, she returned to the drawer, again photos of different sorts. Lunches, dinners, then phone began to ring.
~
Darien's stride quickened, his mind set on retrieving what he needed and leave. Leave the facility before anyone asks or questions him. Indeed they would, taking highly classified items out of the facility was prohibited. Unless authorized by the head of directors and himself. 'Too bad' he thought. Looking up he was few steps away from his office.
~
Victoria stared at the phone, blinking once then twice. Should she answer it? Victoria shrug then returned to sifting through drawers, she had better things to do. Finding more pictures and love notes of many kinds.
~
"Where are you?" she whispered to herself. Serena's heart raced, her hands clammy. It was just her luck to finally get the nerve and not have him answer the call. "Please" she prayed silently. After the fifth ring someone picked up, "hello. Darien?"
~
"Hello, you've reached Dr. Chiba's Office..." Victoria looked up and gave the annoying answer machine a distasteful look. 'Never changed' she rolled her eyes. "Please leave a message.... " She ducked down to dig through the last drawer on his desk.
"Darien... Its me." Victoria's head lifted above the desk to stare at the phone "I." It all happened too quickly. The phone had disconnected leaving Victoria curious. Still she stared at the phone console. The door opened with tremendous amount of force that had her jumping from her seat. She can only smile as she stared at her former boyfriend, the surprised and furious Dr. Darien Chiba.
~ 6 Months later, Chatham Mass.
The cool autumn season started, the changing in the air can be seen. It was the weekend, early risers out about, making small talks with neighbors and children playing in piles o fallen leaves. Passer by's waved on to a woman in black shorts and sweatshirt, jogging her way through the street. Swaying and bellowing about was her hip length blond hair. Shaded by dark sunglasses, she moved on, keeping her momentum going.
"Morning Serena" the woman waved.
"Morning Mrs. Timms" Serena waved in return, rounding the corner.
It's been five months and several weeks since her phone call, and it's been a month since she gave up hope that Darien would return her call. She stayed near the phone day and night, her heart racing when the phone rang, only to be disappointed. Darien, never called. Her heart had fully broken all over again. Serena had cried, blaming herself for taking too long to contact him.
Morning came, tired and cottonmouth from her crying. She stood, and walked towards the windows. The storm that evening had been fierce, equaling to her personal turmoil. As she cried, the heavens did as well and as the rain passed, so would her pain. Looking out, the lawns had been cut days before, but new blades had started to grow. Even in the blazing storm, a lone wildflower had grown. Staring at the flower, she did not recall seeing it there. Life was funny that way! It throws many things at you, hurricanes, storms, and earthquakes and after each disaster; there was still life after. Life, she thought automatically thinking of her son.
Its time she got back to living.
"Its about time," Lita had smiled when she had found her in her workout room. Serena had her gloved hands, throwing coordinated punches on the red bag.
"Stop standing there and get your ass behind it." Lita chuckled but did as she was told. Holding the bag on her left shoulder, pushing it forward, she spoke words of encouragement to her fearless leader.
It was quite time she started to get back to the swing of things. Working out was better than expected. She had almost forgotten how much it was a stress reliever to simple kick and punch. Or sparring with Lita, even the shooting ranges she was back into.
Getting back into shape was her stress reliever. There was no better way to work out her frustrations than the punching bag.
She thought painfully to time she tried to contact him. It was the first and only time she was able to do it. Leaving him a message to return her call. Her courage had been thin when she called. It had taken her long and hard to do it, but she wouldn't do it again. Serena just couldn't, a soldier at heart and a true warrior, courage was her strength. But this time, courage was her weakness. Weeks had passed, and she began to accept life with just her and her son. The Doc will just have to be a memorable pass.
Serena saw her house a few blocks ahead, and started to sprint. Her son should have already returned with Bonnie from the park. Missing him, she ran faster. "Morning Serena!"
"Morning Mrs. Dumont!" Serena waved to her neighbor.
Several yards away, Serena caught sight of her driveway. An unknown black car was parked where no other than her mother would. A frown marred her features, her mother always informed her of any visitors. Curious and worried, she quickened her pace. Breathing hard, she stopped at the edge of her drive way. Hands to her hips she took note of the car. A sleek black marquis, chrome rims and black tinted windows. Then her eyes took notice of the license plate. It was government owned! The feeling of eerie dread clamored through her veins.
Slowly and on alert, she walked towards her drive way. Hands clenching and unclenching she prepared herself for anything. Her breathing at a calming beat, she took three more steps when the doors to the marquis opened. Serena stood stalk still, eyeing the three women stepping out. A tall blond hair woman, a petite blue haired beauty and the green haired mulatto. Each woman, at one point, Serena had idolized, swore her loyalty too. Now as they stared at her with their covered eyes she held nothing but contempt.
"Hello Serena" said the tall blond as she slipped her glasses off. Two others followed her suit. She had always taught herself to anticipate others move, but against the trio proved difficult. Choosing to remain quiet, she held her tongue. She had many to say to the three and hello was not one of them.
"Serena" the other spoke. Darting to the petite woman, she saw vulnerability in her eyes and something close to a plea to be heard.
"What the fuck are you three doing here?" Venom can be felt as she said the words. She held no loyalty to them, not anymore!
"Can we talk?" Setsuna was always the difficult to read. She had mastered the fearless poker face.
"We have nothing to talk about!" her eyes narrowed, glancing from one widow to another.
"Serena please. Its important." Michiru calmly spoke. She had always been the peaceful advocate. Choosing to settle differences in a civil manor, which had always cause Serena to wonder why she had been a black widow officer.
"Leave my fucking house..." Serena had wanted them gone, gone from her driveway, gone from her life.
"Serena?" The elderly soft voice of her mother traveled to her. The four looked towards the porch to find her mother watching, concern marring her every feature. Angered had welled in her ears, she hadn't even heard her mothers presence.
"Good afternoon Mrs. Tsukino" Michiru smiled warmly. Irene nodded and faintly smiled in return. She had met the three before; they were Serena's Command Officers. The three had been good to Serena, taking her under their wing. Seeing the greatest of her potential. They had been her teacher, her mentor and her confidants. They were also the few that has caused her daughters pain. Her daughter was an awesome soldier. She defied the limits and succeeding where no other spies had.
Separating her from the Doctor had broken her heart but also severed her loyalty to the widows. She's seen it in her eyes, when she exerted her martial arts skills on the practice dummy. She sees it now, as her daughter stared daggers to the women she had thought never to betray her. Irene looked from one woman to another, seeing the pleas in there eyes. They needed her! "Serena, invite them in honey"
"No mother"
"Serena!" her voice never grew to lengths, but when Irene wanted to be followed she got it.
Serena contemplated, she dislike having her home entertain those who betray her. But her mother, her sweet loving mother, with a sigh Serena walked off. Each widow eyeing her retreating figure as she stepped inside her home. "Please..." Irene smiled "Come in" she motioned. The three nodded with thank you.
After her shower, Serena dressed casually in her jeans. Standing in front of the mirror, she felt her jaw clenching with anger. They have no business with her; they were the ones that had her dismissed. It was a good thing JD was still out and about with Bonnie. She didn't like the feeling she had, and she didn't want JD around if she snapped.
"Thanks for the refreshments Irene" Michiru smiled warmly.
"No problem, how are things going?" asked Irene
"Good" Haruka casually lied. It wasn't good at all. Irene studied her for a few moments before speaking.
"Haruka," Irene placed the cup down on the table " If things are good and dandy then you wouldn't be coming here for my daughters help now will you?" Irene glared at the woman. She hated being lied too; she had already darkened her marks by hurting her daughter.
"We just came to see how your daughter was doing?" Setsuna caught the need to help.
"That's a whole load of shit!" Everyone's eyes turned to Serena with purpose strides came walking in. A black fitting shirt and tight jeans, she had her figure back.
"Serena, we came here in peace"
"Peace?" sarcastically she stood in front of them. "Enough of your shit" Serena turned to her mother. "Excuse my language mother, but you know the widows bring out the bitch in me. Now" she turned to the three. "I'll give you five minutes to explain your visit."
The three eyed her mother. "What ever it is you need to say, say it now."
"Please calm down Serena"
"Shove it Michiru, I'm not a widow. I'm no longer your puppet to command so say what you need and go!"
"You're temper Serena, it shouldn't be wasted on us" Haruka minded. This was tougher than she thought.
"Your on hostile territory" Serena whispered "My home, my way!" Haruka looked on to Irene for help. She had been the only one to calm her daughter, but Irene who sat casually giving the same look her daughter had been giving was in no mood to lend them a hand.
"Four minutes!"
"Serena." Haruka started "Please sit down"
"You just lost time, two minutes"
"Serena... we need your help!" Michiru spoke. The three was frazzled to work to get Serena to listen.
"I've been demoted remember," she chuckled "dishonorably discharged" sarcastically she added. "Not interested," Serena started for the door, opening it. "I don't want anything to do with you or the black widows"
"It's about Darien!" Setsuna interceded. Serena glared at her, it had gotten her attention that was for sure.
"Try again!"
"Darien needs your help Serena"
"Your time's up, OUT!" The door was open and the three sighed. Standing up, the two stood. Setsuna hesitated for a moment before standing, leaving her briefcase near the coffee table.
Haruka stepped out of the door without a word; Michiru gave Serena a sad glance before making her way out as well. The two had neared their vehicle when Setsuna finally stepped out but turned to her "Wildcats are trouble Serena, especially a wild black widow."
"You made me this way" Serena sneered. Widow to Serena, they both faced off staring at one another.
"We have a meeting Monday, I hope to see you."
"Don't count on it!" Setsuna said nothing. Stepping forward she retreated back inside their car in silence.
Serena watched them drive off, her back rigid and her heart beating angrily. 'How dare they bring Darien into this!' Irene watched as her daughter darted towards the back. No doubt in her exercise room. Hearing the back door closed with a bang Irene turned towards the brief case at the foot of the coffee table. Setsuna had watched the mysterious leader glance down then stood as if she had forgotten the black metal case. Without another glance, she had walked off. Curious, Irene took the slight heavy case and laid it on the table.
~
"She's changed" Haruka sadly noted "she's got fire in her veins"
"We made her that way. You both knew separating her with the doctor would bring hostility." Michiru added. Setsuna remained silent. Sitting at the front seat, she remained attuned with the scenery.
"I'm the one that tried to help her out DAM IT!" Haruka pounded the handle "I never thought I would see the day a widow would turn hostile against another. The country should brace them selves. If Vixen decides to get retribution for what we've done"
"God help us," whispered Michiru. Serena knew secrets, tricks of the trade. Which spies are who and what each of their weaknesses was? "She'll need to be terminated"
Haruka abruptly turned to her "WHAT?"
"No need to raise your voice Haruka" Setsuna finally spoke "that will never happen"
"You seem to calm Setsuna" Setsuna said nothing. She had piqued Serena's interest mentioning the Doctor. She'll show. Was all she could think?
~
Irene watched her daughter pounce and deliver multitudes of combined kicks. Her daughter had been working for five hours. Jogging again after the trio had left, then the bags and the weights.
"Serena" she softly spoke.
"Mom." huffing as she delivered another punch.
"Can we talk for a moment?" Irene placed the brief case down by the door.
"Sure" Serena wiped off the sweat from her brow. Taking off her gloves, she made her way towards her water bottle.
"You okay?" swallowing Serena nodded.
"In fine mother. Just relaxing"
"You call this relaxing?" her mother laughed, "I thought, a nice back rub, ice tea, a book is relaxing not pounding away on that poor bag"
"Its relaxing to me, where's JD?" Serena unraveled the tape on her palms.
"He's having snacks with Bonnie back at the house." Irene had waited for Serena to make the first move to point back to the trio's visit, but nothing. "Serena dear, aren't you a bit curious to what the trio's needed you for?"
"I don't care" she shrugged "I don't do widow business anymore. They can get one of the girls to do it"
"Even if."
"Mom they've got enough cronies to do the job"
"But not with your expertise" her mother added. Serena smiled, "No" her mother was so loyal to her. "Perhaps not"
"You're the best" Her wonderful mother, Serena eyed her. Something flashed from the corner of her eyes. Quickly she turned towards the door and found a silver case. Turning back to her mother she eyed her, her wonderful and transparent mother.
"What is this really about mom?"
"About?"
Nodding towards the brief case "what's that?"
"Setsuna left it"
"Throw it out!"
"Honey, I think you need to see what's in it"
"Its not my business mother" Serena turned, grabbing her towel.
"Even if it deals with JD's father?" Irene saw the narrowing of Serena's eyes. She had hit a nerve and she had come prepared to spar with her daughter. Her daughter's specialty might be spy games, but Irene was good at manipulating her if she wanted too. It's what ties them together, mother and daughter. "I saw the way Setsuna gotten your attention when she had mentioned Darien's name"
"Mother stop!"
"Aren't you a bit curious to know what they came here to say about him?"
"No!"
"Lair! Will you just stop it!" Irene walked towards her. "Stop fooling yourself, you think you don't care! Well, you do! Everything you do, everything you say has a longing. EVEN if you say you're over him, living life without him is nothing compared to living life with him... and your son. I'm not going to even start on the longing in your son's eyes when he see other children with their fathers."
"DJ doesn't need him"
"What arrogant of a child I raised!" Irene fumed. She had always held her family dear. Family comes first. Everything else comes second. " Family first!" Irene almost yelled.
"Is that why daddy is out there and you're here?" Serena had let that bit slip before she even thought of the consequences. As quick as she saw it, a hand crossed her face. A slight slap of the impact echoed through the room and all that was left was a stinging in her face. She stared at her mother, and never had she ever seen her mother in pain. "Mom. I'm" Irene turned and made her way to the door.
"It's your life!" her mother sadly spoke, nodding towards the case. "Don't regret what chances you have now." Without another word, she walked out.
~ Later that evening.
Serena comfortably lay next to her son. Caressing his forehead as she read him his bedtime story. "Bed time honey!" she smiled once she closed the book. DJ nodded, puckering. "Ready for his kiss?" Serena smiled. DJ nodded with his lips still puckered.
Taking one last look at her son, she whispered and I love you before turning off the lights. Slowly she made her way into her room. Dinner had been silent. Her cheek no longer sting but a deep wounded heart she felt as she glanced at her mother. Quietly she ate, not one mention of what had happened earlier. The physical slap she was given was nothing compared to the blow she gave her mother. Terribly and guiltily Serena sat silently trying to find the words to make mends. And when she did find the words and finally the time, her mother fiend a headache, retiring early. The sudden click on her door, the silent note that she didn't want to be bothered.
Things were so much easier before, now things just turned upside down before she even knew what to do. Opening her bedroom door and switching on the lights she stared at the metal case lying on her bed. Sleek and gleaming would entice anyone curiosity, obviously it got her mothers attention. Quite frankly Serena was immune to such curiosity, after all 'curiosity killed the cat' then again she was a cat beyond having nine lives.
Closing the door, Serena took her slippers off and made her way to the bed. Her legs folded under, the case in front, Serena just stared. Contemplating and wondering if she really wanted to know why the trios needed her help. Why Darien's name was included. Without another thought Serena, unclasped the locks.
~ Two hours later
Standing in front of the window with her arms crossed, Serena stared out on to the open abyss. Emotions lingered in the room, loneliness, betrayal, raw pain, hatred, and contempt! Her eyes held fire. Her veins reeked of vengeance.
Serena couldn't believe what she was seeing. Upon opening the case, a folded newspaper caught her attention. A picture of Darien, she was curious. Opening it up she faintly smiled, she loved his smile. His smile would turn her into a smoldering wench and he would do it on purpose too. Scanning the photo, it didn't seem like anything was wrong, until she read the headline. 'Genius Doctor Darien Chiba Kidnapped' "What?" she whispered and re-read the title again. Swallowing the hard lump forming in her throat, Serena read the article. 'Kidnapped, unaware of his kidnappers, no sign, waiting' Serena read on. After the article, Serena was motionless for s few moments. Darien had already disappeared before she even called, so he never received the call! Slowly she placed the paper down and sifted through the contents of the case. An injured widow, Mercury hospitalized for severe injuries. "What?' she whispered again "Ami, what happened?" She was shot several times trying to help Darien and currently is in ICU. Next file was labeled Priestess. The agent was sent to acquire information on Darien's kidnappers they had traced in Europe. Her current position and whereabouts, unknown! They had lost contact three days after her landing in France, MIA. Taking another file out, labeled Venus. Serena swallowed, Mina too was MIA (missing in action). She was sent with another agent to rescue Darien and was never heard from again. Throwing the file down, Serena's blood boiled.
Standing near the frosted windows, Serena stared out onto darkness. Her mind contemplating, resorting matters and the confrontations she was going to be dealing with. With a angered sigh she whispered; "What a mess!"
~ Monday Morning, Washington DC.
Sound proof and highly secured, the three classified widows sat before their meeting. "You think she'll show?" asked Haruka who sat to the left of Setsuna. Michiru gave the head woman a glance. Her eyes narrowing towards the door, she silently thought of the answer.
"She'll show," she whispered.
"So she's still loyal?"
"No" Pen twirling within her slender fingers, Setsuna knew the answer well "Not to us"
"To him" Michiru answered "To the Doctor" her answer was confirmed with a nod.
The phone had buzzed, signaling the arrival of a few who was aloud to be present. Setsuna, Michiru and Haruka stood as the doors opened. Guided by a man in his early 30s, a woman in her mid 50's arm curved along his arm.
"Thank you for coming, please" Setsuna gestured to the two "Have a seat"
~
"Dam them!" Silently, Serena gritted through her teeth. She hated being contradicted, she hated being transparent and they read through her. Knowing that she would jump into this mission if it killed her. Her heart thumped menacingly at the thought. She couldn't die, closing her eyes, pictures flashed, DJ and his wonderful smile. Her beautiful son! No she wouldn't die, she had something blessed to come home too and perhaps bring home! With another angered breath, she stepped out. Dressed in all black, her features rosy of anger. Her left hand holding the metallic brief case she stalked purposely towards the entrance. Ignoring the surprised look of others she entered through security doors and straight towards the highly classified elevators.
"Third Floor"
"Access Identification Needed"
"Vixen, 33281" Serena stood, waiting for the acceptance of identification. It was stupid of them to invite her and not give her the opportunity to enter.
"Identification Complete, Access Approved!"
~
"I want to know what is being done to find Darien" Andrew sat on his chair. Irritated by the waiting. All this time, nothing had been done and all they could do at the moment was pacify him and, turning to his left he squeezed the hand of the aging woman. Worried marred her eyes, angering him even more.
"Mr. Weston I'm only aloud to inform you of certain matters. Everything else is highly confidential."
"Bullshit! As family we deserve to know" he eyed the three then the two sitting across from him.
"We are doing all we." Michiru began when the doors opened to a thud. Eyes averted towards the doors. Clad in a black trench coat Serena stood, daggers killing all those who stared within the fiery depths of her eyes.
"Sere..na?" Andrew whispered. Serena turned towards Andrew, her eyes softening a bit. Turning to his left her eyes caught the features.
"Unbelievable" she whispered her eyes turning away from the soft exchange between her and the woman. Turning to her left she took note of the two widows. One known to her and the other was a newbie. With the exception of the two Andrew and the woman, everyone else received frosted greetings.
Lifting the brief case and slamming it on the table she made her presence known. Her presence was expected but her fury wasn't, they had hoped it would be controllable. Removing her coat, they said nothing till a few seconds later.
"Vixen. We're happy you had decided to attend" Setsuna started.
"Vixen?" Andrew asked from one woman to another.
"It's Serena! Vixen died when you decided to kill her off!" Andrew sat confused. Serena took one glance at him. "Would you like to do the honors?" quickly she glared at the trio. "Let me enlighten you Andrew of what has been going on under your nose. A few years ago, I was not just Serena Tsukino but I was Agent Vixen. Colonel and CO to the Black Widow family." Andrew sat quietly and listened. "On a quiet day while on vacation. I was called upon to a special assignment. I was to 'protect' a genius Doctor from harm and terrorist hands" her voice quick and distasteful. "I did my job well, I protected him as promised. Killing those who neared him and keeping him off of enemies hands" The woman who sat near Andrew face paled, her hands instinctively gripping Andrews. "Fortunately in my eyes, she eyed the widows with disgust "I did my job too well. I got involved."
"Involved?" the woman softly spoke. Serena turned to the woman and softly thawed a bit.
"I had involved myself more than what was required." Giving the woman a brief acknowledging smile, she turned and the coldness in her voice dropped a few more degrees below zero. "Another widow had seen us and all the affections we held for each other described. It is a Black Widow's policy to never get involved. Involvement would cause distraction and disloyalty. I was removed!"
"The house was in disarray," Andrew added for understanding.
"They made it look like I disappeared. The clean up crew is what there called"
"and.. the pictures? Of you and" he started
"Pictures? What pictures?" Eyeing him with wonder, this was the first she has heard of pictures.
"The Doctor was receiving stalking claims of your abduction?" Michiru added.
"Abductions?"
"For two years Serena, Darien received calls that were supposedly from you asking for help. Pictures of you gag and."
"AND when the hell we're you three going to add this to the mess you've made?" Careful she eyed each head widow.
"You didn't know?" the woman asked, "He was torn"
"Serena let us explain."
"Explanations wouldn't be needed if you kept your soldiers on their dam toes."
"Serena we're not here to argue what has happened. Right now we need to discuss the plan to get the Doctor back" Serena stood, her hands braced in front of her.
"You're plans are irrelevant to me!" she whispered. "I do this my way!"
"But you cant, we."
"YOU came to me! I'm you're only fucking hope. So don't try to counter me with a plea."
"What do you have in mind?"
"This is a one woman mission."
"You can't be serious?" Haruka added.
"Serious as the charges that will be brought against me when I kill anyone who follows in my wake"
"Serena, if Venus and the Priestess are out there you'll need help bringing them back!"
"They failed where they should off prevailed."
"True, but they are still your fellow widows" Serena contemplated. They had once been her friends and family. They were the ones given the assignment to keep Darien from harm and they were the ones that failed.
"Better their blood than Darien's" the gasp was heard. Serena turned towards the two widows to her left. She was cold and didn't give the damndest if these widows thought different. "I want Jupiter on my tail."
"Jupiter is gone?"
"What?"
"No one knows where she's at. She's under investigation for leaving the widow family." The door opened, clad in black, Serena turned to find Lita walking in. Standing next to Serena, she smiled at her commanding officer then icily towards the group.
"I got you're back Vix" She eyed the two other Widows her left.
"I do this my way!" When Serena heard no response she fumed even higher. With a menacing voice she sneered. "Two in a half years ago, I left this very same office warning you of the consequences of failing to protect Darien. Don't think I've forgotten." The three, Michiru, Setsuna and Haruka remembered. They remembered well, their protégé threatening them. 'Make sure you protect him. If anything happens to him. Sister or not... I will personally make those agents of yours pay'. "If Darien... Is fatally harmed in this. The fall of the widows will be my retribution!" There was silence in the room. Black Widows sat amongst their higher ranked, silent and surprised at what they were witnessing. Betrayal, hurt and vengeance reeked through their former foe's lips. Threatening those who she had before swore loyalty too. Special Agent Vixen was of no more. Ranked top among the agencies list of successful spies was only loyal to one, only to Dr. Darien Chiba.
"What do you need?" Setsuna asked, agreeing that it will be Serena's planning that will be followed. Serena didn't hesitate to give her needs. Equipments, maps, and weapons it was hers to ask for. She was trained and there was no doubt in Setsuna's eyes that Serena would not fail, not when Darien was on the line.
"I want all information on his whereabouts and where he's been spotted in my hands by 5 this evening."
"Anything else?" Serena turned rapidly thought. Trying to remember what she might have forgotten. Lita leaned over to her and whispered.
"JD and your mother are here" Serena lifted her head and looked up at her friend. JD was here? "Your mother wanted to be here when you leave for the mission" Serena nodded then looked to her right. Andrew stared at her with a new light. The woman next to him gripped his hands and stared at her with some kind of fondness.
"There's something else" Serena spoke loudly then silently towards Lita. "Bring them in" Everyone waited, quietly anticipating Serena's next move. After a few seconds, a woman with a child in her hands entered, Lita followed behind them. Confusion turned to the group as they waited. Turning to her mother, Serena smiled fondly at them both. They watch in wonder as the two exchange kisses and hugs. Irene stepped aside as Serena took a few steps towards her right. The woman in her seat stared at them, her head tilted up. Serena glanced at Andrew; his knowing eyes were large as he stared at the child in her arms. The recognition of his black hair and the deep blue eyes, even his whispered 'oh my god' could still be heard. Bending down with her son in her arms. Serena stood DJ up. "Sweetheart, remember I said everyone has a mommy?" DJ nodded then stared at the woman. "Darien, I want you to meet your Daddy's mommy." Setsuna glanced at Michiru then to Haruka a question asked, she had a baby?
"Grandma!" DJ pointed at the woman. The woman's eyes glittered with tears.
"That's right sweetheart, she's your grandmother" DJ waddled up into the woman's arms. Engulfing him in a tight hug, she hugged him then sobbed. Andrew's eyes misted at the scene, Darien had a son, a son that was the exact replica of him.
Serena eyed her son and Darien's mother. She had recognized her from those long dark raven locks, her blue eyes and her fair complexion. Seeing many photos of his family members, she's put them all to memory. Still sobbing, Serena placed her hand over hers. Gaining her attention, Serena kneeled down. "I loved your son, and there is nothing in this world that will keep me from reuniting him with you."
"And his son?" she asked painfully. The woman Serena could sense was afraid she would take her grandson after their brief reunion.
"And our son." The woman nodded, satisfied with her answer.
"Thank you" the woman whispered. Serena stood and stared at the three who had been uninformed of her son.
"I assumed you didn't know?" Serena smirked.
"We had no idea"
"I have those who are loyal to me," she informed. "I want my son, my mother and Darien's mother safely guarded. AND" She eyed her mother then her son "if anything happens to me."
"SERENA." she heard her mother say.
"I want you to promise that my son will be protected against anyone who seeks revenge out of my name."
"Done" Serena heard the word. Without another glance, walked out the doors then quickly followed by Lita, Irene, Charlotte along with DJ and Andrew not far behind.
Once the doors closed, the three expelled breaths they had held. Haruka tossed her pen on top of the table and pressed her temples.
"She's has many loyal friends" Michiru added as she thought of Jupiter's firmness on only working with Serena.
"We should have been one of them." Haruka added to her own insult.
To Be Continued..
I know Ive been gone a LONG TIME... Sorry! Motherly duties come first. I tried to edit theses stories and I don't think I did very well. So Im requesting for an editor please. Anyone that would like to apply please email me. Other than grammar and spelling, I need an editor that will get critical. I would like them to stay on a deadline and KEEP ME IN LINE for mine!
Hope a few of you are interested... raqcorpuz@sbcglobal.net
By Raq
2.03
Previously on Femme Fatale;
~ Seattle, WA
Victoria sat on the leather executive chair with a cocky grin. Her feet propped up on the littered table she seemed relaxed and lazy. Sifting through endless papers that she had no once of deciphering she let them fall to the floor. Opening one of the side drawers, Victoria's brows drew together at its contents. Place both feet back on the ground she picked up the framed photo. Together, with eyes shinning with love and happiness, were Darien and a woman she did not recognize.
Darien had been sitting on top of the hood of his car, his arms wrapped around the waist of this woman. Long blond hair and deep blue eyes was one of her stunning features but it was the infectious smile she held that was both captivating to both sexes. Against her own will with the green eyed monster peering about. Even Victoria cracked a smile. The woman, had her arms wrapped around his neck, closely they snuggled for the momentous photo. Victoria quickly turned the photo around, 'Darien and Serena.' They were happy and deeply in-love, so why is it inside his drawer? She had asked herself. Placing the photo down on the desk, she returned to the drawer, again photos of different sorts. Lunches, dinners, then phone began to ring.
~
Darien's stride quickened, his mind set on retrieving what he needed and leave. Leave the facility before anyone asks or questions him. Indeed they would, taking highly classified items out of the facility was prohibited. Unless authorized by the head of directors and himself. 'Too bad' he thought. Looking up he was few steps away from his office.
~
Victoria stared at the phone, blinking once then twice. Should she answer it? Victoria shrug then returned to sifting through drawers, she had better things to do. Finding more pictures and love notes of many kinds.
~
"Where are you?" she whispered to herself. Serena's heart raced, her hands clammy. It was just her luck to finally get the nerve and not have him answer the call. "Please" she prayed silently. After the fifth ring someone picked up, "hello. Darien?"
~
"Hello, you've reached Dr. Chiba's Office..." Victoria looked up and gave the annoying answer machine a distasteful look. 'Never changed' she rolled her eyes. "Please leave a message.... " She ducked down to dig through the last drawer on his desk.
"Darien... Its me." Victoria's head lifted above the desk to stare at the phone "I." It all happened too quickly. The phone had disconnected leaving Victoria curious. Still she stared at the phone console. The door opened with tremendous amount of force that had her jumping from her seat. She can only smile as she stared at her former boyfriend, the surprised and furious Dr. Darien Chiba.
~ 6 Months later, Chatham Mass.
The cool autumn season started, the changing in the air can be seen. It was the weekend, early risers out about, making small talks with neighbors and children playing in piles o fallen leaves. Passer by's waved on to a woman in black shorts and sweatshirt, jogging her way through the street. Swaying and bellowing about was her hip length blond hair. Shaded by dark sunglasses, she moved on, keeping her momentum going.
"Morning Serena" the woman waved.
"Morning Mrs. Timms" Serena waved in return, rounding the corner.
It's been five months and several weeks since her phone call, and it's been a month since she gave up hope that Darien would return her call. She stayed near the phone day and night, her heart racing when the phone rang, only to be disappointed. Darien, never called. Her heart had fully broken all over again. Serena had cried, blaming herself for taking too long to contact him.
Morning came, tired and cottonmouth from her crying. She stood, and walked towards the windows. The storm that evening had been fierce, equaling to her personal turmoil. As she cried, the heavens did as well and as the rain passed, so would her pain. Looking out, the lawns had been cut days before, but new blades had started to grow. Even in the blazing storm, a lone wildflower had grown. Staring at the flower, she did not recall seeing it there. Life was funny that way! It throws many things at you, hurricanes, storms, and earthquakes and after each disaster; there was still life after. Life, she thought automatically thinking of her son.
Its time she got back to living.
"Its about time," Lita had smiled when she had found her in her workout room. Serena had her gloved hands, throwing coordinated punches on the red bag.
"Stop standing there and get your ass behind it." Lita chuckled but did as she was told. Holding the bag on her left shoulder, pushing it forward, she spoke words of encouragement to her fearless leader.
It was quite time she started to get back to the swing of things. Working out was better than expected. She had almost forgotten how much it was a stress reliever to simple kick and punch. Or sparring with Lita, even the shooting ranges she was back into.
Getting back into shape was her stress reliever. There was no better way to work out her frustrations than the punching bag.
She thought painfully to time she tried to contact him. It was the first and only time she was able to do it. Leaving him a message to return her call. Her courage had been thin when she called. It had taken her long and hard to do it, but she wouldn't do it again. Serena just couldn't, a soldier at heart and a true warrior, courage was her strength. But this time, courage was her weakness. Weeks had passed, and she began to accept life with just her and her son. The Doc will just have to be a memorable pass.
Serena saw her house a few blocks ahead, and started to sprint. Her son should have already returned with Bonnie from the park. Missing him, she ran faster. "Morning Serena!"
"Morning Mrs. Dumont!" Serena waved to her neighbor.
Several yards away, Serena caught sight of her driveway. An unknown black car was parked where no other than her mother would. A frown marred her features, her mother always informed her of any visitors. Curious and worried, she quickened her pace. Breathing hard, she stopped at the edge of her drive way. Hands to her hips she took note of the car. A sleek black marquis, chrome rims and black tinted windows. Then her eyes took notice of the license plate. It was government owned! The feeling of eerie dread clamored through her veins.
Slowly and on alert, she walked towards her drive way. Hands clenching and unclenching she prepared herself for anything. Her breathing at a calming beat, she took three more steps when the doors to the marquis opened. Serena stood stalk still, eyeing the three women stepping out. A tall blond hair woman, a petite blue haired beauty and the green haired mulatto. Each woman, at one point, Serena had idolized, swore her loyalty too. Now as they stared at her with their covered eyes she held nothing but contempt.
"Hello Serena" said the tall blond as she slipped her glasses off. Two others followed her suit. She had always taught herself to anticipate others move, but against the trio proved difficult. Choosing to remain quiet, she held her tongue. She had many to say to the three and hello was not one of them.
"Serena" the other spoke. Darting to the petite woman, she saw vulnerability in her eyes and something close to a plea to be heard.
"What the fuck are you three doing here?" Venom can be felt as she said the words. She held no loyalty to them, not anymore!
"Can we talk?" Setsuna was always the difficult to read. She had mastered the fearless poker face.
"We have nothing to talk about!" her eyes narrowed, glancing from one widow to another.
"Serena please. Its important." Michiru calmly spoke. She had always been the peaceful advocate. Choosing to settle differences in a civil manor, which had always cause Serena to wonder why she had been a black widow officer.
"Leave my fucking house..." Serena had wanted them gone, gone from her driveway, gone from her life.
"Serena?" The elderly soft voice of her mother traveled to her. The four looked towards the porch to find her mother watching, concern marring her every feature. Angered had welled in her ears, she hadn't even heard her mothers presence.
"Good afternoon Mrs. Tsukino" Michiru smiled warmly. Irene nodded and faintly smiled in return. She had met the three before; they were Serena's Command Officers. The three had been good to Serena, taking her under their wing. Seeing the greatest of her potential. They had been her teacher, her mentor and her confidants. They were also the few that has caused her daughters pain. Her daughter was an awesome soldier. She defied the limits and succeeding where no other spies had.
Separating her from the Doctor had broken her heart but also severed her loyalty to the widows. She's seen it in her eyes, when she exerted her martial arts skills on the practice dummy. She sees it now, as her daughter stared daggers to the women she had thought never to betray her. Irene looked from one woman to another, seeing the pleas in there eyes. They needed her! "Serena, invite them in honey"
"No mother"
"Serena!" her voice never grew to lengths, but when Irene wanted to be followed she got it.
Serena contemplated, she dislike having her home entertain those who betray her. But her mother, her sweet loving mother, with a sigh Serena walked off. Each widow eyeing her retreating figure as she stepped inside her home. "Please..." Irene smiled "Come in" she motioned. The three nodded with thank you.
After her shower, Serena dressed casually in her jeans. Standing in front of the mirror, she felt her jaw clenching with anger. They have no business with her; they were the ones that had her dismissed. It was a good thing JD was still out and about with Bonnie. She didn't like the feeling she had, and she didn't want JD around if she snapped.
"Thanks for the refreshments Irene" Michiru smiled warmly.
"No problem, how are things going?" asked Irene
"Good" Haruka casually lied. It wasn't good at all. Irene studied her for a few moments before speaking.
"Haruka," Irene placed the cup down on the table " If things are good and dandy then you wouldn't be coming here for my daughters help now will you?" Irene glared at the woman. She hated being lied too; she had already darkened her marks by hurting her daughter.
"We just came to see how your daughter was doing?" Setsuna caught the need to help.
"That's a whole load of shit!" Everyone's eyes turned to Serena with purpose strides came walking in. A black fitting shirt and tight jeans, she had her figure back.
"Serena, we came here in peace"
"Peace?" sarcastically she stood in front of them. "Enough of your shit" Serena turned to her mother. "Excuse my language mother, but you know the widows bring out the bitch in me. Now" she turned to the three. "I'll give you five minutes to explain your visit."
The three eyed her mother. "What ever it is you need to say, say it now."
"Please calm down Serena"
"Shove it Michiru, I'm not a widow. I'm no longer your puppet to command so say what you need and go!"
"You're temper Serena, it shouldn't be wasted on us" Haruka minded. This was tougher than she thought.
"Your on hostile territory" Serena whispered "My home, my way!" Haruka looked on to Irene for help. She had been the only one to calm her daughter, but Irene who sat casually giving the same look her daughter had been giving was in no mood to lend them a hand.
"Four minutes!"
"Serena." Haruka started "Please sit down"
"You just lost time, two minutes"
"Serena... we need your help!" Michiru spoke. The three was frazzled to work to get Serena to listen.
"I've been demoted remember," she chuckled "dishonorably discharged" sarcastically she added. "Not interested," Serena started for the door, opening it. "I don't want anything to do with you or the black widows"
"It's about Darien!" Setsuna interceded. Serena glared at her, it had gotten her attention that was for sure.
"Try again!"
"Darien needs your help Serena"
"Your time's up, OUT!" The door was open and the three sighed. Standing up, the two stood. Setsuna hesitated for a moment before standing, leaving her briefcase near the coffee table.
Haruka stepped out of the door without a word; Michiru gave Serena a sad glance before making her way out as well. The two had neared their vehicle when Setsuna finally stepped out but turned to her "Wildcats are trouble Serena, especially a wild black widow."
"You made me this way" Serena sneered. Widow to Serena, they both faced off staring at one another.
"We have a meeting Monday, I hope to see you."
"Don't count on it!" Setsuna said nothing. Stepping forward she retreated back inside their car in silence.
Serena watched them drive off, her back rigid and her heart beating angrily. 'How dare they bring Darien into this!' Irene watched as her daughter darted towards the back. No doubt in her exercise room. Hearing the back door closed with a bang Irene turned towards the brief case at the foot of the coffee table. Setsuna had watched the mysterious leader glance down then stood as if she had forgotten the black metal case. Without another glance, she had walked off. Curious, Irene took the slight heavy case and laid it on the table.
~
"She's changed" Haruka sadly noted "she's got fire in her veins"
"We made her that way. You both knew separating her with the doctor would bring hostility." Michiru added. Setsuna remained silent. Sitting at the front seat, she remained attuned with the scenery.
"I'm the one that tried to help her out DAM IT!" Haruka pounded the handle "I never thought I would see the day a widow would turn hostile against another. The country should brace them selves. If Vixen decides to get retribution for what we've done"
"God help us," whispered Michiru. Serena knew secrets, tricks of the trade. Which spies are who and what each of their weaknesses was? "She'll need to be terminated"
Haruka abruptly turned to her "WHAT?"
"No need to raise your voice Haruka" Setsuna finally spoke "that will never happen"
"You seem to calm Setsuna" Setsuna said nothing. She had piqued Serena's interest mentioning the Doctor. She'll show. Was all she could think?
~
Irene watched her daughter pounce and deliver multitudes of combined kicks. Her daughter had been working for five hours. Jogging again after the trio had left, then the bags and the weights.
"Serena" she softly spoke.
"Mom." huffing as she delivered another punch.
"Can we talk for a moment?" Irene placed the brief case down by the door.
"Sure" Serena wiped off the sweat from her brow. Taking off her gloves, she made her way towards her water bottle.
"You okay?" swallowing Serena nodded.
"In fine mother. Just relaxing"
"You call this relaxing?" her mother laughed, "I thought, a nice back rub, ice tea, a book is relaxing not pounding away on that poor bag"
"Its relaxing to me, where's JD?" Serena unraveled the tape on her palms.
"He's having snacks with Bonnie back at the house." Irene had waited for Serena to make the first move to point back to the trio's visit, but nothing. "Serena dear, aren't you a bit curious to what the trio's needed you for?"
"I don't care" she shrugged "I don't do widow business anymore. They can get one of the girls to do it"
"Even if."
"Mom they've got enough cronies to do the job"
"But not with your expertise" her mother added. Serena smiled, "No" her mother was so loyal to her. "Perhaps not"
"You're the best" Her wonderful mother, Serena eyed her. Something flashed from the corner of her eyes. Quickly she turned towards the door and found a silver case. Turning back to her mother she eyed her, her wonderful and transparent mother.
"What is this really about mom?"
"About?"
Nodding towards the brief case "what's that?"
"Setsuna left it"
"Throw it out!"
"Honey, I think you need to see what's in it"
"Its not my business mother" Serena turned, grabbing her towel.
"Even if it deals with JD's father?" Irene saw the narrowing of Serena's eyes. She had hit a nerve and she had come prepared to spar with her daughter. Her daughter's specialty might be spy games, but Irene was good at manipulating her if she wanted too. It's what ties them together, mother and daughter. "I saw the way Setsuna gotten your attention when she had mentioned Darien's name"
"Mother stop!"
"Aren't you a bit curious to know what they came here to say about him?"
"No!"
"Lair! Will you just stop it!" Irene walked towards her. "Stop fooling yourself, you think you don't care! Well, you do! Everything you do, everything you say has a longing. EVEN if you say you're over him, living life without him is nothing compared to living life with him... and your son. I'm not going to even start on the longing in your son's eyes when he see other children with their fathers."
"DJ doesn't need him"
"What arrogant of a child I raised!" Irene fumed. She had always held her family dear. Family comes first. Everything else comes second. " Family first!" Irene almost yelled.
"Is that why daddy is out there and you're here?" Serena had let that bit slip before she even thought of the consequences. As quick as she saw it, a hand crossed her face. A slight slap of the impact echoed through the room and all that was left was a stinging in her face. She stared at her mother, and never had she ever seen her mother in pain. "Mom. I'm" Irene turned and made her way to the door.
"It's your life!" her mother sadly spoke, nodding towards the case. "Don't regret what chances you have now." Without another word, she walked out.
~ Later that evening.
Serena comfortably lay next to her son. Caressing his forehead as she read him his bedtime story. "Bed time honey!" she smiled once she closed the book. DJ nodded, puckering. "Ready for his kiss?" Serena smiled. DJ nodded with his lips still puckered.
Taking one last look at her son, she whispered and I love you before turning off the lights. Slowly she made her way into her room. Dinner had been silent. Her cheek no longer sting but a deep wounded heart she felt as she glanced at her mother. Quietly she ate, not one mention of what had happened earlier. The physical slap she was given was nothing compared to the blow she gave her mother. Terribly and guiltily Serena sat silently trying to find the words to make mends. And when she did find the words and finally the time, her mother fiend a headache, retiring early. The sudden click on her door, the silent note that she didn't want to be bothered.
Things were so much easier before, now things just turned upside down before she even knew what to do. Opening her bedroom door and switching on the lights she stared at the metal case lying on her bed. Sleek and gleaming would entice anyone curiosity, obviously it got her mothers attention. Quite frankly Serena was immune to such curiosity, after all 'curiosity killed the cat' then again she was a cat beyond having nine lives.
Closing the door, Serena took her slippers off and made her way to the bed. Her legs folded under, the case in front, Serena just stared. Contemplating and wondering if she really wanted to know why the trios needed her help. Why Darien's name was included. Without another thought Serena, unclasped the locks.
~ Two hours later
Standing in front of the window with her arms crossed, Serena stared out on to the open abyss. Emotions lingered in the room, loneliness, betrayal, raw pain, hatred, and contempt! Her eyes held fire. Her veins reeked of vengeance.
Serena couldn't believe what she was seeing. Upon opening the case, a folded newspaper caught her attention. A picture of Darien, she was curious. Opening it up she faintly smiled, she loved his smile. His smile would turn her into a smoldering wench and he would do it on purpose too. Scanning the photo, it didn't seem like anything was wrong, until she read the headline. 'Genius Doctor Darien Chiba Kidnapped' "What?" she whispered and re-read the title again. Swallowing the hard lump forming in her throat, Serena read the article. 'Kidnapped, unaware of his kidnappers, no sign, waiting' Serena read on. After the article, Serena was motionless for s few moments. Darien had already disappeared before she even called, so he never received the call! Slowly she placed the paper down and sifted through the contents of the case. An injured widow, Mercury hospitalized for severe injuries. "What?' she whispered again "Ami, what happened?" She was shot several times trying to help Darien and currently is in ICU. Next file was labeled Priestess. The agent was sent to acquire information on Darien's kidnappers they had traced in Europe. Her current position and whereabouts, unknown! They had lost contact three days after her landing in France, MIA. Taking another file out, labeled Venus. Serena swallowed, Mina too was MIA (missing in action). She was sent with another agent to rescue Darien and was never heard from again. Throwing the file down, Serena's blood boiled.
Standing near the frosted windows, Serena stared out onto darkness. Her mind contemplating, resorting matters and the confrontations she was going to be dealing with. With a angered sigh she whispered; "What a mess!"
~ Monday Morning, Washington DC.
Sound proof and highly secured, the three classified widows sat before their meeting. "You think she'll show?" asked Haruka who sat to the left of Setsuna. Michiru gave the head woman a glance. Her eyes narrowing towards the door, she silently thought of the answer.
"She'll show," she whispered.
"So she's still loyal?"
"No" Pen twirling within her slender fingers, Setsuna knew the answer well "Not to us"
"To him" Michiru answered "To the Doctor" her answer was confirmed with a nod.
The phone had buzzed, signaling the arrival of a few who was aloud to be present. Setsuna, Michiru and Haruka stood as the doors opened. Guided by a man in his early 30s, a woman in her mid 50's arm curved along his arm.
"Thank you for coming, please" Setsuna gestured to the two "Have a seat"
~
"Dam them!" Silently, Serena gritted through her teeth. She hated being contradicted, she hated being transparent and they read through her. Knowing that she would jump into this mission if it killed her. Her heart thumped menacingly at the thought. She couldn't die, closing her eyes, pictures flashed, DJ and his wonderful smile. Her beautiful son! No she wouldn't die, she had something blessed to come home too and perhaps bring home! With another angered breath, she stepped out. Dressed in all black, her features rosy of anger. Her left hand holding the metallic brief case she stalked purposely towards the entrance. Ignoring the surprised look of others she entered through security doors and straight towards the highly classified elevators.
"Third Floor"
"Access Identification Needed"
"Vixen, 33281" Serena stood, waiting for the acceptance of identification. It was stupid of them to invite her and not give her the opportunity to enter.
"Identification Complete, Access Approved!"
~
"I want to know what is being done to find Darien" Andrew sat on his chair. Irritated by the waiting. All this time, nothing had been done and all they could do at the moment was pacify him and, turning to his left he squeezed the hand of the aging woman. Worried marred her eyes, angering him even more.
"Mr. Weston I'm only aloud to inform you of certain matters. Everything else is highly confidential."
"Bullshit! As family we deserve to know" he eyed the three then the two sitting across from him.
"We are doing all we." Michiru began when the doors opened to a thud. Eyes averted towards the doors. Clad in a black trench coat Serena stood, daggers killing all those who stared within the fiery depths of her eyes.
"Sere..na?" Andrew whispered. Serena turned towards Andrew, her eyes softening a bit. Turning to his left her eyes caught the features.
"Unbelievable" she whispered her eyes turning away from the soft exchange between her and the woman. Turning to her left she took note of the two widows. One known to her and the other was a newbie. With the exception of the two Andrew and the woman, everyone else received frosted greetings.
Lifting the brief case and slamming it on the table she made her presence known. Her presence was expected but her fury wasn't, they had hoped it would be controllable. Removing her coat, they said nothing till a few seconds later.
"Vixen. We're happy you had decided to attend" Setsuna started.
"Vixen?" Andrew asked from one woman to another.
"It's Serena! Vixen died when you decided to kill her off!" Andrew sat confused. Serena took one glance at him. "Would you like to do the honors?" quickly she glared at the trio. "Let me enlighten you Andrew of what has been going on under your nose. A few years ago, I was not just Serena Tsukino but I was Agent Vixen. Colonel and CO to the Black Widow family." Andrew sat quietly and listened. "On a quiet day while on vacation. I was called upon to a special assignment. I was to 'protect' a genius Doctor from harm and terrorist hands" her voice quick and distasteful. "I did my job well, I protected him as promised. Killing those who neared him and keeping him off of enemies hands" The woman who sat near Andrew face paled, her hands instinctively gripping Andrews. "Fortunately in my eyes, she eyed the widows with disgust "I did my job too well. I got involved."
"Involved?" the woman softly spoke. Serena turned to the woman and softly thawed a bit.
"I had involved myself more than what was required." Giving the woman a brief acknowledging smile, she turned and the coldness in her voice dropped a few more degrees below zero. "Another widow had seen us and all the affections we held for each other described. It is a Black Widow's policy to never get involved. Involvement would cause distraction and disloyalty. I was removed!"
"The house was in disarray," Andrew added for understanding.
"They made it look like I disappeared. The clean up crew is what there called"
"and.. the pictures? Of you and" he started
"Pictures? What pictures?" Eyeing him with wonder, this was the first she has heard of pictures.
"The Doctor was receiving stalking claims of your abduction?" Michiru added.
"Abductions?"
"For two years Serena, Darien received calls that were supposedly from you asking for help. Pictures of you gag and."
"AND when the hell we're you three going to add this to the mess you've made?" Careful she eyed each head widow.
"You didn't know?" the woman asked, "He was torn"
"Serena let us explain."
"Explanations wouldn't be needed if you kept your soldiers on their dam toes."
"Serena we're not here to argue what has happened. Right now we need to discuss the plan to get the Doctor back" Serena stood, her hands braced in front of her.
"You're plans are irrelevant to me!" she whispered. "I do this my way!"
"But you cant, we."
"YOU came to me! I'm you're only fucking hope. So don't try to counter me with a plea."
"What do you have in mind?"
"This is a one woman mission."
"You can't be serious?" Haruka added.
"Serious as the charges that will be brought against me when I kill anyone who follows in my wake"
"Serena, if Venus and the Priestess are out there you'll need help bringing them back!"
"They failed where they should off prevailed."
"True, but they are still your fellow widows" Serena contemplated. They had once been her friends and family. They were the ones given the assignment to keep Darien from harm and they were the ones that failed.
"Better their blood than Darien's" the gasp was heard. Serena turned towards the two widows to her left. She was cold and didn't give the damndest if these widows thought different. "I want Jupiter on my tail."
"Jupiter is gone?"
"What?"
"No one knows where she's at. She's under investigation for leaving the widow family." The door opened, clad in black, Serena turned to find Lita walking in. Standing next to Serena, she smiled at her commanding officer then icily towards the group.
"I got you're back Vix" She eyed the two other Widows her left.
"I do this my way!" When Serena heard no response she fumed even higher. With a menacing voice she sneered. "Two in a half years ago, I left this very same office warning you of the consequences of failing to protect Darien. Don't think I've forgotten." The three, Michiru, Setsuna and Haruka remembered. They remembered well, their protégé threatening them. 'Make sure you protect him. If anything happens to him. Sister or not... I will personally make those agents of yours pay'. "If Darien... Is fatally harmed in this. The fall of the widows will be my retribution!" There was silence in the room. Black Widows sat amongst their higher ranked, silent and surprised at what they were witnessing. Betrayal, hurt and vengeance reeked through their former foe's lips. Threatening those who she had before swore loyalty too. Special Agent Vixen was of no more. Ranked top among the agencies list of successful spies was only loyal to one, only to Dr. Darien Chiba.
"What do you need?" Setsuna asked, agreeing that it will be Serena's planning that will be followed. Serena didn't hesitate to give her needs. Equipments, maps, and weapons it was hers to ask for. She was trained and there was no doubt in Setsuna's eyes that Serena would not fail, not when Darien was on the line.
"I want all information on his whereabouts and where he's been spotted in my hands by 5 this evening."
"Anything else?" Serena turned rapidly thought. Trying to remember what she might have forgotten. Lita leaned over to her and whispered.
"JD and your mother are here" Serena lifted her head and looked up at her friend. JD was here? "Your mother wanted to be here when you leave for the mission" Serena nodded then looked to her right. Andrew stared at her with a new light. The woman next to him gripped his hands and stared at her with some kind of fondness.
"There's something else" Serena spoke loudly then silently towards Lita. "Bring them in" Everyone waited, quietly anticipating Serena's next move. After a few seconds, a woman with a child in her hands entered, Lita followed behind them. Confusion turned to the group as they waited. Turning to her mother, Serena smiled fondly at them both. They watch in wonder as the two exchange kisses and hugs. Irene stepped aside as Serena took a few steps towards her right. The woman in her seat stared at them, her head tilted up. Serena glanced at Andrew; his knowing eyes were large as he stared at the child in her arms. The recognition of his black hair and the deep blue eyes, even his whispered 'oh my god' could still be heard. Bending down with her son in her arms. Serena stood DJ up. "Sweetheart, remember I said everyone has a mommy?" DJ nodded then stared at the woman. "Darien, I want you to meet your Daddy's mommy." Setsuna glanced at Michiru then to Haruka a question asked, she had a baby?
"Grandma!" DJ pointed at the woman. The woman's eyes glittered with tears.
"That's right sweetheart, she's your grandmother" DJ waddled up into the woman's arms. Engulfing him in a tight hug, she hugged him then sobbed. Andrew's eyes misted at the scene, Darien had a son, a son that was the exact replica of him.
Serena eyed her son and Darien's mother. She had recognized her from those long dark raven locks, her blue eyes and her fair complexion. Seeing many photos of his family members, she's put them all to memory. Still sobbing, Serena placed her hand over hers. Gaining her attention, Serena kneeled down. "I loved your son, and there is nothing in this world that will keep me from reuniting him with you."
"And his son?" she asked painfully. The woman Serena could sense was afraid she would take her grandson after their brief reunion.
"And our son." The woman nodded, satisfied with her answer.
"Thank you" the woman whispered. Serena stood and stared at the three who had been uninformed of her son.
"I assumed you didn't know?" Serena smirked.
"We had no idea"
"I have those who are loyal to me," she informed. "I want my son, my mother and Darien's mother safely guarded. AND" She eyed her mother then her son "if anything happens to me."
"SERENA." she heard her mother say.
"I want you to promise that my son will be protected against anyone who seeks revenge out of my name."
"Done" Serena heard the word. Without another glance, walked out the doors then quickly followed by Lita, Irene, Charlotte along with DJ and Andrew not far behind.
Once the doors closed, the three expelled breaths they had held. Haruka tossed her pen on top of the table and pressed her temples.
"She's has many loyal friends" Michiru added as she thought of Jupiter's firmness on only working with Serena.
"We should have been one of them." Haruka added to her own insult.
To Be Continued..
I know Ive been gone a LONG TIME... Sorry! Motherly duties come first. I tried to edit theses stories and I don't think I did very well. So Im requesting for an editor please. Anyone that would like to apply please email me. Other than grammar and spelling, I need an editor that will get critical. I would like them to stay on a deadline and KEEP ME IN LINE for mine!
Hope a few of you are interested... raqcorpuz@sbcglobal.net