Chapter 16

DC: I don't own Sailor Moon

Serena had gone out with Raye, Mina, and Lita, and had a little fun. It was a little break from trying to find out to get Darien back. Lita, and Raye had to go home, leaving Mina with Serena. Mina was driving her car towards Serena's house.

"I'm glad it's normal…almost normal." Mina said, quickly correcting herself. Serena smiled.

"Me too. I just hope Rini and Darien are okay…" Serena said, frowning a little.

"Don't worry!" Mina reassured, waving her hand, but then quickly putting it back on the wheel. "I bet wherever they are, they're thinking of you! And they'll dream of you!"

"It's weird. I can't remember having any dreams…" Serena said. Mina thought. "I mean it seems like the nights go on forever, and its kind of lonely." She added.

"Well…maybe Helios is slacking off a little!" Mina said, with a smile. Serena had to laugh. Helios wasn't the type to slack off.

Mina pulled into Serena's driveway, and they got out. Serena took her time, her back hurt a little from walking around.

"And when we get inside, it is going to be a girls night! Just like the old days!" Mina cried. Serena smiled.

"But first, I have to check, and see if I got any messages." Serena said.

They walked in, and Serena looked at her message recorder. It was blinking red, and she could tell someone tried to call.

"I knew someone was going to call!" Serena said, as she clicked the button. There was a beep, and out came Rini's voice.

'Hey Serena. Listen, I wanted to say sorry, and that I'm safe and over at Sheena's right now. It's kinda late, so I'll be staying here for tonight, and that I'm sorry. I said that…well I'll talk to you later. Bye…'

The thing beeped, and the red light shut off. Mina walked over to Serena, and patted her back.

"You have such a responsible daughter! Reminds me of you!" She said, in her cheery voice. Serena turned to her.

"Are you sure of that?" She asked. Mina nodded.

"She is like you! Well…at least she's responsible when she wants to be!" Mina said. Serena smiled, and waddled over to her fridge.

"I haven't been to the store in a long time…" Serena said, as she looked through it. She had three pudding cups, some carrots, half a gallon of milk, and some leftover rice.

"Wow…" Mina said, as she stuck her head in. "You haven't, but those pudding cups look good…" She said.

"Carrots too…" Serena said, as stared at it. Mina's eyebrow twitched.

"Carrots? I thought you hated them."

Serena pulled out the pudding, and carrots. She had a smile on her face, as she set them on the table. Mina grabbed a pudding cup, and sat across from her. She watched as Serena dipped the carrot into the pudding cup, and munched on it.

"Well…I'll be sure if I ever get pregnant to never have pudding and carrots in my fridge." Mina said.

"Oh don't worry!" Serena said. She took another bite. "You'll find a lot more things. Like onions, and ice cream, and tomato soup with syrup. And-"

"Okay! No need to have a full menu laid out in front of me!" Mina cried. She suddenly had the urge to be sick.

Serena just smiled, and finished. This was her time, no time for worries, yet.

Rini woke up, in the dark. She rubbed her head, which hurt badly, and peered around. There was nothing she could see. It was too dark. She took both her hands, and started to rub her head, it was really hurting.

"Is this a dream?" She asked herself.

"No it isn't, Rini!"

Rini looked up and saw Mistress 9. She got up, but fell back down. Mistress 9 walked closer, with an evil smile on her face.

"Don't you want to be with me? I am your best friend." She taunted. Rini crawled back.

"You're not Hotaru!" She managed to say. "You're not the friend I know."

"Yes I am." She said. "I'm your only friend. All your other friends hate you." She added.

"No!" Rini yelled. "It's not true!"

"Oh, then why did Serena lie to you? She wanted all the glory of being the hero." Mistress 9 said. Rini thought.

Darien and Helios were thrown into a room. The Flute Player, smiled from behind, and when they turned to her, she had one finger pointing down. They looked, and were surprised to see Rini, and Mistress 9 standing there. They could also hear what they were saying. It was like they were on top of a window that couldn't break.

"I know Serena would never lie to me! None of the scouts would!" Rini cried. Mistress 9 just crossed her arms.

"Serena, your own mother, lied to you. She held back important information. She wanted the glory. All the fame, so she could send you back to the 21st Century feeling miserable, and alone. Think about it."

Rini brought her knees to her chest. "Lies…" She whispered.

"It's the truth Rini." Mistress 9 said. She slowly came forward. Rini started to hug her knees as she spoke.

"If you become Wicked Lady. Everything will work out. No more lies, no more misery. No more sacrifices. You won't be alone." Mistress 9 said.

Darien started to bang on the window, trying to get Rini's attention, but it didn't seem to work. Helios was frozen with fear. If Rini went to the dark side, what hope did she have on helping anyone?

They watched as Mistress 9 held out her hand. Rini looked up, and to their dismay, she grabbed it. It went dark, and silent.

"No…" Darien whispered. Helios looked up. Three women appeared.

"Soon will be the Day of Destruction, will be apon the puny planet of Earth, and we shall take the Moon!" Mistress 9 sneered.

"It will be the day that we three will rise as Queens!" The Flute Player cackled.

"I am no longer alone! And together, we will destroy!" Wicked lady announced.

Darien and Helios watched as they vanished into the darkness. Leaving them alone in it. Darien put his head down, and Helios felt the pure energy of Rini disappear along with them.

"Please," Helios whispered. "Please, let Serenity think of something."

Superly Short Chapter! (and here I was supposed to make them longer...)

Preview:

Serena was actually falling asleep herself, when her communicator started to beep. She stared at it for a moment, but then went to the end table, and picked it up.

"Serena! We have something to show you." came Raye's excited voice. "Trista is coming to pick you up now."

"Okay. I'll be ready." Serena said. She clicked it off, and slid on her slippers. She hasn't been able to see her feet for the longest of times. She got into a drawer, and got her transformation broach. Something told her she was going to need it.

I'm sorry for the short chapter! But I wanted to keep it in the range of the subject in the chapter, if you get what I mean...Anyway, how is everyone? Just trying to make small talk!

I'll update soon if I can get some reviews!

Love, Lala Rue!