Chapter Seven: Th REAL Truth

Serena noted that Miki had acted REALLY strange today, more so than usual. It wasn't like him to rush things. Usually she had to beg him to leave when they went out on days like these. She still wasn't sure why she hadn't told anybody about him..or that they hung out practically everyday. For some odd reason, Serena felt as if she should keep him away from the Scouts...especially Rei. Rei hadn't got off her back about hiding something from them all. Serena laughed at the fact that Rei was so irritated. See Rei, I can keep a secret too! She mentally stuck her tongue out as if Rei were right there in front of her, having one of their verbal fights. Score one for Serena! Wohoo! Serena laughed at herself for acting like she did some times. Shaking her head Serena walked into the kitchen. As soon as Miki had left, she realized that he hadn't taken her out for that breakfast nor lunch. Watching the clock, she decided to make a sandwich before dinner.

Opening up the fridge she grabbed bag of turkey, two slices of bread, and mustard. Knowing that she was going to get thirsty, she also pulled out the milk. The tune to the song that they had danced to earlier had popped in her head and she hummed it lowly. As she made her snack, the lyrics came out.

" I don't want to call my friends..they make wake me from this dream...Oh I am what I am..I'll do what I want..but I can't hide...and I won't go...I cannot be until you're resting here with me.."

Serena grabbed the bottle of mustard and started to apply it. Nothing came as she squeezed it. She began to shake it around and then attempt at squeezing it again. This time it sputtered out on the bread, plate, counter, and her top. Cursing to herself, Serena stepped away from the counter and put down the mustard. Scolding the bottle and the mess she had made, she got out a wet rag and started to wipe off the mess. Looking down at her top, she knew that it had to go in the washer. No windows were in the kitchen so she easily stripped off the piece of clothing and placed it in the washer. Serena ran upstairs to her white and pink, stuff toy bunny infested room and yanked out another tank to wear. Feeling the charm of the necklace on her bare chest, Serena pulled it out from her new shirt. Taking a detailed observation of it, she saw that all it was, was a piece of silver metal that had carvings in it. Making it into the shape of a clock. Even numbers and the hands were craved into it. She rubbed her thumb against the artwork and tried to remember what Miki was mumbling while linking it around her neck.

"Hmm...something about wings...time...Oh wait! Now I remember."

Serena stopped trying to remember every word her said then cleared her throat. "A time for everything and everything in it's place. Return what has been moved through time and space. Winds of time, gather around. Give me wings to speed my way. Rush me on my journey forward. Let the future be todayEh? What does that mean?"

Serena didn't have enough time to react before the necklace began to glow around her. She watched as the charm in her hand moved. It was as if the charm was a real clock accelerating too fast for her. Freaking out, Serena yanked at the necklace trying to rip it off of her, not knowing what it would do if it stayed. Tears welled up at her frustrating attempts, she yanked, pulled, grabbed..everything she could do. It hurt doing this, but she had to get it off of her. Finally there was a brighter light and then a blast. Serena's body went flying across her room, banging against the back wall. She was out cold.

Flashes passed through her mind once she hit her head. Images of her standing near a window, looking out...rubbing her stomach which she saw was big. Pregnant? I'm pregnant? Wait..no I got hit...what if the hit hurt the baby inside her? Serena wasn't thinking clearly. She couldn't be pregnant, she was just in her room. That's were she had been hit. Why was she pregnant then? Darien showed up behind her and wrapped his arms around her.

"This baby will finally be here soon..another month...Serena honey..I am so proud how you have grown up. Our first baby...and it's a boy. Think about it...We'll have a boy..and then Rini...What should we name him huh?"

Before Serena could think, words came out of her mouth and formed a sentence.

"...Miki... I want to name the baby Miki Taro Chiba..."

"What does the name mean?"

"..first born son of the moon...protector of earth.. It fits perfectly for him, don't you think?"

"..Yeah...I think Miki would be the perfect name for our baby..My son...Prince of Earth and of the Moon...I didn't think it would ever be possible."

"It's not. Having this baby is an treacherous. He must die."

A voice came from out of the shadows, the owner of the voice showed itself as Serena and

Darien turned away from the window. Sailor Pluto stepped out of the darkness with a blank expression. Darien narrowed his eyes.

"No. He is my SON..I won't allow any hand to touch him."

"Your Majesty, I must warn you...this..Miki of yours will throw everything off course. No man should ever hold the power of both the Silver Crystal. You know that Serenity..better than anyone. Your line must withhold women in every generation. Since it is a boy, it naturally holds the mark of Earth as Endymion. Meaning he will hold the power of the Golden Crystal. If the child was to be born and raised as the FIRST SON...he will have both birth marks and both sets of crystals. That would make him power-crazy and I don't think the future is ready for another one of those. He must die."

"Never!" Darien shouted. Serena held one of his shoulders and stepped forward.

"Is there any other way of dealing with this? Because I can tell you now...I could not have the heart to kill my baby."

"..There is one way..."

"What is it then?"

Sailor Pluto held her staff out and made an oval shape several time in mid air. Within the shape held people with robes on, a temple, training area, and finally a design in the floor that held a huge butterfly in the middle. Serena and Darien looked up at each other with curious expressions then faced Pluto.

"It is the Farfalla Temple...They are placed in an dimension that does not hold time nor place. It only exist through the pure hearts of those around the universe. The child may be placed here when born. Master Ajax will take him in and train him as a guardian of the temple. He will not be told who he is. To the world, he must not exist. This is the only other option besides killing him."

Without a second though, both Serena and Darien nodded their heads and spoke out.

"We choose this option."

Serena rubbed her stomach again and glanced down sadly. As long as my son lives...

"So be it..when the child is born..I will take him."

Serena started to cry, tears blocking her sight as she collapsed on the floor. She would never be able to see her son...Her only song..her first child...he could not exist...Darien knelt down beside her holding her by the shoulders.

"Serena?...Serena? Serena...Serena wake up..."

"THE BABY!"

The blonde shot up, gasping for air. Her sight blurred, she wiped at her eyes and saw tears. She had been crying for her baby only moments ago. Now she was here? Serena looked around and she was in her old room. Feeling her stomach, she was flat again. More tears formed in her eyes.

"The baby..where is my baby? It's not time to take him!"

"Serena!"

Darien stood in front of her, holding her shoulders with a concerned expression. The Scouts stood in the doorway as he helped her up. Serena held a bewildered expression trying to get a grip on her reality. She held onto Darien as she stood and started crying frantically.

"The baby..our baby...its gone..its not time...Darien she took our baby!"

"Shh..honey what are you talking about? What baby?"

Serena stopped and took a second look where she was and glanced down at her stomach. She stepped away from Darien and spun around to see that she was back. No sign of the baby, Pluto, or the room where she once stood.

"Serena? Serena tell me what's wrong? What baby?"

It was a moment before Serena could get a hold of herself. With one hand she placed it on her heart, waiting for it to began beating normally again. Had it been a dream? Then she felt something bumpy in her shirt. She traced it with her index finger. The Necklace! It hadn't been a dream! It was real! She knew it was..it had to be real! Miki? Miki Taro..is her son. No wonder he looked so much like Darien...it was their son. More tears sprung to her eyes. He was alive..and he was here...she had her son...son...Serena was going to have a son in the future! An exciting feeling fluttered in the pit of her stomach. That meant that Darien and her were going to get married and have a baby soon. Not too far into the future she knew also. She remembered that from the flash. They were still young...and they referred to each other as their names in the present. That meant they were to have him before the change..before she became queen! They were going to have a baby! Serena couldn't hold it in and didn't care. The thoughts rolled in and out of her mind. Her son was so handsome now...all grown up. Serena snapped out of her reverie to glance upon her friends wondering what the hell was the matter. Darien still had his worried expression on. She smiled and pulled him in for a kiss and laughed wildly afterwards.

"I have to go!"

Before anyone could say anything, she rushed out of there and ran. She knew that her feet would guide her to where Miki was. Miki was her son! She was going to have a son! He-...Serena stopped dead in her tracks. Her son...Miki...the rest of the flash registered in. And Pluto was going to take him away...her first baby was going to be taken away from her. Afraid more tears would come, Serena took in her surroundings to see where she had to go. She looked up and saw a hotel across the street. Her instincts here right. She smiled. Her feet..her soul...the mother's link to her child had brought her to the hotel for a reason...Miki was here.

Serena had gone to the front desk and told the woman that Miki Taro was expecting her. She needed to know if he was in. He was!

"His room number is..what...617? Is that right?" Serena questioned as if she couldn't remember what he had told her.

"No ma'am, its room number 1028. Take this elevator up to level 10. Then go to your right. If you follow the numbers on the doors it should lead you there. My guess is that it's at the end of the hall."

"End of the hall..of course..I remember being somewhere near the flight of stairs last time I was here. Thank you so much for your held."

"Your Welcome. Have a nice day, ma'am."

I should try theatrical arts..I'm a pretty damn good actress. Serena casually walked to the elevator, acting as if she had all the time in the world. Inside, her nerves were bouncing up and down. Thoughts of holding her son. Miki...her son...she couldn't get that thought of her head.

As soon as the ding came, Serena jumped off the elevator and rushed to find the room number.

"..1020..1022...1024..1026...YES 1028 FOUND IT!"

Serena held up her arm and nervously knocked on the door. She heard him mumbling something and then shouted that he was coming. He's a mumbler..going to have to teach him better than that. Mumbling is just rude Serena realized that she was acting as a mother which made her stomach do flips. I have a son!...well..WILL have a son. Serena knocked harder. The door swung open to reveal the silver headed man.

" What do you want?"

"I know who you are..and I know who your searching for."

Miki's eyes went wide, then refocused into its cool status. He raised an eyebrow. Serena

took that as an invite and marched herself into the middle of the room. He turned around and shut the door.

"Be my guest and come right on in. Now what are you jabbing about?"

"I know why you are really here, Miki. You need me to tell you who your mother is."

"Hmm...and who do you think my mother is..better yet..who am I?"

He sounded as if he was annoyed with her here. Was he not looking for her after all? Did

he just want to come here and find out who he really was? Serena swallowed hard and dry then raised her chin.

"Your looking at your mother..Miki...you're MY son."

Author's Note: Hehe..I'm evil aren't I for doing that. Left you right at a cliffhanger! I've been wanting to do that for some time. Yes I am a HUGE Charmed fan! The biggest! Thank you so much for the reviews. You guys actually make my feel good about my writing enough to finish it. I really appreciate you all! THANKS AGAIN..hope you enjoyed the chapter!