Angel Of Mercy
"Truth"
"DING DONG"
Amy pressed the button carefully, patiently waiting for someone to open it. Behind her Lita, Ray and Mina kept silent and way on the back Michiru, Haruka and Darien waited for the door to open. It had been twenty-four hours since Luna had told them and no one had talked to Serena ever since. No one had been able to find her.
Setsuna's words still rang in her ears.
"If she knew all along it means she's been putting herself in danger on purpose... we must solve this now. Queen Serenity wouldn't have told us if she didn't want us to do something about it"
She recalled her words perfectly for they made perfect sense. The only thing not making sense was why Serena hadn't told them before and had kept the secret all this time. Too bad Setsuna hadn't been able to come today, unfortunately Professor Tomoe, Hotaru's dad needed her to take care of his daughter for him. Not that Setsuna minded at all, everyone suspected something was going on between her and the professor. Not like that was a bad thing, now that the professor was back to been good and healthy.
The door opened quickly revealing a pink haired little girl wearing her usual blue skirt and shirt.
"Amy! Girls! What are you doing here?"
"We came to see if Serena's home"
"Nope, she came really late last night and left really early this morning"
"Do you know where she could be?" Asked Mina.
Carefully Rini stepped out the door and closed it.
"She didn't tell me, but I think Sammy knows since he teased her about it"
"Did she mention anything about what happened?"
"Not at all, she hardly said two words to me"
All four girls sighed in defeat. Rini felt sorry all this had happened and she wished Serena would explain but she couldn't get Serena's image out of her head as she's arrived home late last night. She heard the door open and mammu had offered her dinner but she's said she wasn't hungry then she'd gone upstairs. Rini waited outside Serena's room, when the blonde saw her she'd given Rini a small smile. She didn't say anything, just kissed Rini on the cheek for no good reason, walked away, closed her door and left the girl there on the hall by herself.
"Did he tell you where she went at all Rini?" The question was forgotten as she spotted the people waiting outside the gate.
"Darien!!" She squeaked and ran to hug him, Darien gave his future daughter a warm hug and asked about Serena.
Suddenly the door opened again revealing brown haired Sammy.
"What the? What are you guys doing here?" He asked confused.
"Hi Sammy!" Greeted Amy happily at which Sammy became starry eyed and smiled back at her brightly.
"Hi Amy! I didn't see you, what brings you here?"
"We're looking for Serena"
"Oh she just went to the hospital" Everyone stared at the fourteen year old boy with worry. "No I mean she went to visit, she volunteers there a lot, didn't you know?"
The girls shook their heads blankly. Sammy's right hand went to the back of his head and laughed nervously as if he'd just said something he wasn't suppose to.
"Yeah umm... she does and she's there so I gotta go now nice seeing you again Amy!" The boy was halfway back when Lita held him by the shirt.
"What hospital does she volunteer on Sammy?"
"What hospital umm... the Angel of Mercy"
"Ok then thanks" Said the girls who were now halfway out. Amy smiled politely at the boy.
"Thank you very much for your help Sammy. I'll see you"
The heart shape eyes came back in Sammy as he stared at Amy.
"Anytime... see you" he waved them off and watched as the two cars left.
"Man, Serena is gonna kill me" He told himself as he headed back into the house.
Six girls, one little girl and 1 guy arrived at the front desk of the spotless Angel of Mercy hospital. A woman in her thirties eyed the group curiously before addressing them
"May I help you?" Asked the older woman.
"Yes, we're looking for a friend... she volunteers here" Said Michiru.
"A volunteer?"
"Yes it's urgent"
"What is her name?"
"Tsukino Serena" The woman raised an eyebrow. Just then a girl who looked around fifteen stepped dead on her tracks.
"Are you Serena-san's friends?" Asked the girl, she wore a dark green dress and wore her brown hair in a tight ponytail, and she carried several small boxes in her hands. At the respectful name the girl gave their friend everyone turned to look at her.
Mina stepped up. "Yes, do you know her?"
"Of course! She's with the children in story time" She said cheerfully. "I could take them to her if you wish" She told the nurse at the front desk, the woman nodded.
"Thank you Ada" The girl smiled back.
"Please follow me" She told them, the group followed the girl down a corridor.
"Do you need help with those?" Asked Lita when she noticed the girl having trouble with all the boxes.
"Oh could you? I would be very grateful. They're all puzzles for the children" She handed Lita a few, Ray and Darien took some others. "I am Ada by the way"
"Hi, I'm Lita, that's Ray, Darien, Mina, Amy, the little one's Rini, Michiru and Haruka"
"Wow, nice to meet you. Serena-san talks quite a bit about all of you"
"She does, does she?"
"Oh yes"
"So you're a volunteer?"
"Yes I have been volunteering here for a year"
"A year? You must know a lot of people here then"
"I think I do, but not as many as Serena-san. She's been here since forever"
"And how long is that?" Ada looked at Haruka with the side of her eye, was this person a girl or a guy? She went on with the conversation.
"I think almost six years now... without counting the time she's been here without volunteering. Are you here to visit her?"
"Yeah" Ray looked at her friends in shock, six years? And they hadn't even known she spent time here? She wondered what else they didn't know about her.
"It's right around the corner. She's telling stories to the children, they adore her stories about Sailor Moon."
"Sailor Moon?"
"Yes, she tells the best stories about Sailor Moon and the Sailor scouts, kinda sweet and childish... the kids love them thought and she tells them so well!"
Soon they found themselves in front of a large door, and laughter could be heard from behind the door. All six of them followed Ada as she entered the room, there they found a group of at least forty children of all different ages sitting down on the giant play room and Serena sat in front of the them. They all listened attentively as she told the story. The sun shone through the large window, children of all ages were gathered there from five year olds to a kid or two her age. They observed her as she moved her hands and made emphasis on each word as if every word was so important it deserved its own time.
This cause the children to laugh when they were suppose to laugh, smile, be sad, happy. They couldn't believe their eyes as they listened to the way she spoke. Within twenty minutes the story was over and everyone smiled and applauded. Serena laughed and took her bow.
"Thank you everyone and I'd like to tell you I will be telling stories twice a week from now on" Now this sent the room into chaos as whistles, claps and every cheering sound could be heard, even the nurses where applauding. She laughed brightly, that's when they realized they'd never seen Serena laugh like that. They'd never seen her so happy, she had her arms holding her upper stomach and she was smiling.
They didn't realize Ada had spoken.
"She is amazing isn't she!" She said, and they nodded their heads. They wanted as the children in the front row jumped up from their seats to hug Serena, soon she was covered with children from head to top and was laughing. The room slowly began to empty and they were forced to move away from the door and allow people to leave. Rini felt a curious pull on her stomach when she saw all those children hugging Serena and she hugging them back in return, smiling at them, could it be jealousy? She wondered.
"Serena-san!" Called Ada. Serena looked up from the small children gathered around her legs to the owner of the voice but to her surprise she didn't find the girl alone and much less with people she didn't know. Her eyes widened in shock when she saw her friends behind the said girl.
Serena looked down, it wasn't possible they were there, how had they found her? How much did they know? Why were they here?
She was so shocked that if hadn't been for the little ones around her tugging at her skirt she would have fainted there and then. But instead she looked down to the hopeful happy eyes of the little ones and kneeled down. Ignoring her friends, after a few minutes the little ones began to disperse and leave except for one five year old who was holding her doll tightly against herself.
Serena smiled and picked the little one up. Her raven hair fell on her cheek as she rested her head on Serena's shoulder, one hand held her doll while to other onto the blonde's neck. The blonde took one deep breath and walked toward Ada and her so called friends.
"Serena-san here are the puzzles, and I found 'them' in the front desk. They said they were your friends so I brought them here I hope that was ok" The girl sounded somewhat worried, perhaps she had noticed the blonde's face after seeing her friends and thought that maybe she didn't do the right thing bringing them here.
"Thank you Ada, why don't you leave the puzzles on the games cabinet."
"Yes Serena-san" The little girl in her arms turned her small dark eyes to the strangers in front of her before placing her thumb in her mouth.
"What are you guys doing here?"
"Sammy told us you volunteered here and we needed to talk to you" Explained Ray.
"I see... what do you want to talk about?"
"I think you know what"
"Luna told you..." It was fearful statement.
"Yes she did and we want to know what you meant by that"
But instead of answering Serena turned her attention to the girl in her arms.
"Do you want to go to your room Annie?"
She shook her head lightly, grabbing on to Serena tighter.
"You want to stay with me?"
Annie nodded and once again rested her head on Serena's shoulder. Her deep gaze staring out the window and paying no mind to the people before he anymore.
"Everyone this is Annie, my niece"
Though the presentation was somewhat odd the scouts smiled at the girl. Haruka stared at Serena strangely.
"Your niece?"
"I take care of her" Her statement lacked tact ness and explanation.
"Serena-san do you need me to do anything else?"
"No thank you Ada, I think I'm done. I'll be leaving soon but I'll see you tomorrow."
"Ok Serena-san. I will see you tomorrow, nice to meet you all" The girl bowed respectfully to the scouts before leaving. Soon they were the only ones left in the recreation room.
"Lets go upstairs" Said the blonde as she rearranged her arms to hold Annie. The girl was gaining weight opposite to popular belief. Not that it was a bad thing, Annie was a very sick little girl who happened to be the daughter of some very close friends of her so she had the personal responsibility to look after her.
"What for?"
"I'd like you to meet someone"
At the mention of 'someone' Annie looked up, eyes shining Serena smiled and nodded.
"Yes sweetheart we're going to see him"
"Him?" Said Darien looking confused and... jealous? Serena chuckled.
"Don't worry Darien he's family"
"Knock Knock"
"Come in" Groaned Try as he flipped the channels of his small television. The door opened revealing the long haired blonde with Annie on her arms. He smiled at his two visitors. He turned off the TV.
"Hey I thought you weren't coming I saw..." It came much as a surprise to find that they hadn't come alone but that they were followed by a long tail of people.
Once everyone was inside the room Serena proceeded by introducing them all.
"Trey I want you to meet Amy, Lita, Mina, Darien, Ray, Michiru, Haruka and Rini. My friends. Everyone I'd like you to meet my dear cousin Trey"
"Cousin?" Asked Michiru.
"Yes my cousin" The scouts observed the green eyed blonde sitting on the bed. His arm was bandaged but he was surely the only person in Serena's family that looked like her. He had blonde hair but green eyes, however his face was rather circular but at the same time very handsome. All four inner scouts became starry-eyed as they looked at the new guy.
"Nice to meet y'all" Said Trey smiling politely at them. He took his time inspecting every single one of them. And didn't hesitate to give Darien the evil eye. "What do you know, you actually DO have friends Sunshine!"
His comment earned him a smack on the head from Serena. He grabbed his head rubbing the bruised spot just as Annie took a seat beside him on the bed.
"Hey sugar, how's it going?" Annie smiled shyly before giggling. Suddenly Trey's gaze fell upon the quiet pink haired girl standing beside Darien.
"So your Rini eh?"
She nodded before answering, there was something familiar about him and she didn't know why. She didn't recall meeting him in the future. "Yes I am"
"Well come closer so I can see my niece" Everyone looked at Serena alarmed. "Don't worry I know your little secret, and orange hair here didn't tell me a thing. Actually it would take an idiot not to figure it out"
Serena eyed him dangerously. "No one else has so far"
"What did I tell you Sunshine, the world is full of idiots!"
Rini walked closer to him and stood beside the bed, upset by his attitude but knowing not to be rude. Trey became dead serious as he inspected her, a minute passed before he broke into a smile.
"Yep, she looks a lot like you Sunshine. Leave hair aside that is." He smiled at the girl and his eyes made their way back to the tall dark haired man. "And you're Mr. Three years older, father of this girl... good thing she inherited her mother's looks"
Everyone sweat-dropped and Serena allowed her hands to cover her face. Annie on her part giggled at the comment causing Trey to scoop the five-year-old closer to him and Rini to go back to her place beside Darien.
"Trey please, would you behave?" Scolded Serena afraid of further embarrassment.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know. Just one thing, you hurt my lil sis any further Darien and I'll make sure the police can't identify the body" There was no joke in his statement perhaps that's what convinced the scouts that this guy meant business. Strangely Haruka was really getting fond of the jerk.
"Well now that we're all properly acquainted why don't I move to the interesting conversation eh? Please make yourselves at home or at least as close to it as you can in this miserable little room."
In one swift movement Serena collapsed on the single sofa chair in the room. Trey looked at his sister.
"Bad day Sunshine?"
"Let's just say that is it gets any worse I'll rethink your proposition" Her voice sounded tired and upset. But to everyone's surprise Annie got off the bed and walked to where Serena sat. She opened her little arms and jumped to hug Serena tightly.
Without noticing everyone "awed" and Serena chuckled before settling the girl on her lap. Rini's face turned an interesting shade of pink, she'd never in her life seen Serena been so loving toward another child, ever not even in the future not many children ever entered the palace. But now Serena was hugging this small child the way she'd never held HER!
Darien sensing his daughter's uneasiness placed his hand on Rini's shoulder, she looked up and found her father's loving gaze. She smiled back and calmed down. Serena had seen this, it was hard not to. Rini had actually gotten jealous of Annie, she knew she wasn't very affectionate with Rini but it was because she didn't let her be. Not even when she first arrived, it was like she always had this wall against her that she couldn't show much physical affection toward her.
Annie was different thought, the little girl adored her and thought of Serena as a supply mommy and aunty. When she did talk (which was only when there was no one around) she called her Ammi, her own mix of mommy and aunty.
"What happened to you?" Asked Mina after everyone was comfortable in the room.
"I had a small racing accident"
Serena snorted from across the room.
"What do you race?" Asked Haruka interested.
"Motorcycles"
"Haruka does too, well one of the things she races" Said Michiru, a certain pride in her voice.
"Really? Wait... Haruka Tenou?"
"Yes that's my name"
"Wow, what a coincidence. I've seen you race several times and as a mater of fact you beat me in the Kyoto race about two years ago... I came in second place" Yes she remembered that race well, it wasn't unusual for her to beat guys in races but what stroke her odd about this guy was how he had gone to congratulate her afterwards. He had even wished her the best of luck but not without hitting on her when he found out she was a girl.
"Yes I remember, Trey Karu no wonder you seemed familiar"
Trey smiled proudly. "And a hell of a driver you are. Best racer that's ever kicked my butt"
"If you ever want a rematch just call me" She said smiling easily.
"Oh no, he won't be racing anymore" Warned Serena sending a killer look to the injured boy.
"Yeah, yeah. Her orders, I had my last race, that's where I got these from and I'm proud to say I went out with a BAM!"
"More like a BOOM" Corrected the blonde.
"Anyways, I made a promise with Sunshine here. I won't race anymore"
"How come?" Asked Mina trying to get his attention. But instead of letting him answer Serena took the question.
"Cause I'm the one they call every time he gets into an accident and I can't stand it anymore. I think he's had enough suicide attempts as it is"
"Not that what I say will matter anyways but they weren't suicide attempts Sunshine."
"Whatever, it's not like I don't have enough to worry about as it is" Her answer sounded cold, it was in part directed to her friends. There were still too many things to explain.
"What happened?" Trey looked at the pink haired girl and smirked, first full question the girl had said.
"I won, but this guy crashed into me at the very end"
"You were lucky to get out of there with only a broken leg and injured arm" Trey chuckled, his usual annoying chuckle.
"Oh yeah, so lucky praise the lord!"
This earned him a deadly look from her again.
"What do you do beside racing Trey?" Asked Darien, the boy gave him a cocky smile as he said his comeback.
"I study to be a lawyer or a cook whichever comes first, what do YOU do Mr. Perfect?"
At the sound of a cook Lita smiled at the guy.
"I'm studying to become a doctor" Answered Darien ignoring the given name.
"Oh a doctor? Jeez Sunshine I never knew you actually listened to aunt Cora's advise about finding 'the one to marry'"
That finally cracked Serena up and she began laughing. The sound breaking the half tension in the room, all the scouts had mixed feelings and mixed appearances about the guy.
"I didn't but it sure seems like it doesn't it?" She laughed. He laughed with her and finally they all understood why the guy had acted so cocky and witty. It was so make Serena laugh.
Right afterwards Serena stood up, bringing a half asleep Annie up with her.
"I think we gotta go or the nurse will kick us out"
"Aww, don't go! I bore my ass off sitting here!"
"Too bad, that's YOUR problem." Serena stood beside his bed. "Behave with the nurse, especially the young ones understood? You know our deal"
Trey extended his good hand and began closing it and opening it. Serena sighed; walked to the bag she's left in his room and took out a greasy brown paper bag.
"One for behaving" She said before throwing the package in his awaiting hand.
"Man, you mean you've been keeping them here ALL this time?" Serena smiled wickedly and winked at him. She quickly leaned in and planted a sweet chaste kiss on his cheek.
"Be good" She whispered before leading her friends out the room.
"Ain't I always?"
"Bye Trey it was very nice to meet you"
"Nice meeting you too, I hope to see more of you soon"
"Don't worry you will" Assured Serena.
"Nice to see you again Karu"
"Same to you Tenou. Bye Annie-candy see you tomorrow"
The five year old smiled lightly and waved her hand goodbye to the boy.
"See you tomorrow bro" With that the door closed leaving him alone once again.
"So that's your cousin?"
"Yep"
"Too cocky"
"He's annoying"
"Cool guy" Serena smiled.
"A little too cocky if you ask me" Said Lita.
"Yeah, that's Trey. His annoyance is what gets him through the day"
Annie pulled on Serena's skirt gaining the blonde's attention.
"I got to go sweetheart. But I will come see you tomorrow and we'll play all day k?"
Annie smiled secretly and nodded her head. Serena enveloped the girl in a firm hug and a sweet kiss before letting her walk off to her room.
"She's really cute"
"I know" the blonde's blue eyes were still fixed on the girl until she was visible no more. Then she spoke again.
"She's the daughter of some very close friends of mine. She's going to have an operation in a couple of weeks, and it can only be in Tokyo. Her and her parents live in Yokohama but her parents need to go back once a month because of their work... they're trying to transfer but it's hard, I take care of her for her parents when they're not here"
"She really seems to like you"
"She's been seeing me ever since she was a week old of course she likes me!"
Serena felt a gentle hand land on her shoulder.
"Serena we need to talk"
She sighed loudly, looked up at the ceiling and sighed once again.
"I know... I know... c'mon" She smiled and directed them out of the building.
The wind brushed her skirt, the sun high in the sky. It would be dark in a few hours but the birds still flew gathering food. Serena stopped in front of a rail facing the lake. The water shone with the reflection of the sun. She leaned against it, finding where to begin.
"What did you mean when you told Luna you already knew?"
"I think it would be best if everyone was here"
"No, you will tell us now"
Serena turned around too meet Darien's gaze. That had been an order spoken from his lips. Her eyes hardened, a protective reflex she'd done ever since she could remember.
"I won't tell this twice" She said firmly. They heard the sound of leaves crushing and two cats appeared from the bushes.
"Then just say it once" Said Artemis.
"I called them before we got to the hospital" Explained Amy almost apologizing.
"And Michiru called me" The voice belonged to Setsuna pushing a stroller. Rini immediately ran to the stroller knowing who would be there. Two year old Hotaru laid there her eyes wide and a smile on her face. When her little eyes got hold of her friend's face the girl squeaked and began yelling her name. Serena smiled at her scouts, how couldn't she. She was so proud of them, so glad to have them, now all she had to do was put that into words they would understand.
"Rini why don't you take Hotaru for a walk and play with her for a while?" Suggested Setsuna. Rini beamed at her.
"Could I?"
"Sure just don't go too far, say there's a playground right there" The older woman pointed to the directing in front of them. The playground could be well seen. Rini nodded happily, took Hotaru's hand and walked with her to the playground. The two year old giggled as she began running to the swings.
Truth was, Rini wanted to hear this but before she'd left her mother had told her not to argue if they asked her to leave for a while. And she could always get the information off someone else anyways.
Serena gave Setsuna a grateful smile. Truthfully she didn't want Rini to hear this.
"Ok everyone, you got me. I'll explain!" She declared while laughing. Everyone gathered around the blonde, Serena rested her elbows against the railing facing them, taking one last deep breath she began.
"I'm not Sailor Moon, and I was never suppose to be... a girl named Celene was. She was... she was the closest thing to a sister I've ever had"
"You knew her?"
"I grew up with her, our mothers had known each other since they were children, they were best friends just like Celene and I were. But we weren't just friends, we were sisters, and I loved her dearly. She taught me more about life and people than anyone... she was the kind of person you meet and hit it off with immediately, the kind person that everyone wants to be around. She had this thing that, no matter how crappy your day was going she could always make it better... she I was lucky enough to be her best friend."
Her soft smile turned cold as she continued, but the more she described Celene the more like Serena she sounded. But also as she talked about her this funny feeling came over each and every one of the scouts... jealousy, for this unknown girl seemed to have a very special place in their princess's heart, a place neither of them had, the place of a sister.
"She had visions... scary ones, sometimes she would sneak into my room in the middle of the night and cry because of her visions... and she never once told me about them, but knew they were about death. She would made me promise in the morning that I would never die, that I would never leave her, that I would be strong for her and Trey, that... that I would be strong. And I would always promise it to her, always, just so I could see her smile again."
"But one day, one of her visions came true, only this vision was about me having an accident... when I was nine I fell off a cliff. I had lost too much blood and they needed a blood donor, luckily Celene had my blood type, so some of her blood went into me. I think that's why you thought I was Sailor Moon, Luna. Because her blood had been mixed with mine."
"But why does that matter?" Asked Luna, Serena continued knowing the question would be explained as she spoke.
"I recovered very quickly, the doctors were very impressed but I knew it was because of Celene's blood. You see, when she fell or got hurt she healed instantly, it was something about her... she had powers like Hotaru's but hers were much stronger."
"What do you mean she healed instantly?" Asked Amy.
"Seriously guys, haven't you ever wondered why is it that I fall so much yet I have no scars? Or why while you're still hurting from a battle bruise my skin has no marks? It's her blood running through my veins that does that. It has healing properties, but hers were much stronger than mine."
Realization hit them with a vengeance, of course they'd wondered but they had always dismissed the thought, not paying much attention to it.
"What happened to her?"
"She died four years ago, almost five now... car accident... she was bleeding internally, the doctors said nothing could be done, yet Trey and I kept our hopes up, knowing her blood could heal her... but she'd lost too much blood and... "
Tears began rolling down her rosy cheeks as she continued.
"We would go to the hospital everyday, and stay by her side. We did everything to save her, yet nothing could be done. I've never felt so helpless in my entire life! Watching a person you care so much about, your own sister dying! It wasn't fair... it's NOT fair, yet all Trey and I could do was watch her fight for her life... she lasted five days before her heart finally gave up. Five days... she wanted to live, and I was the cause of her death, if I hadn't called her... if I'd let her stay where she was without crossing the road she would be alive dammit! And it was me who took her away...."
She closed her eyes and turned around as she took deep breaths. This wasn't time for a breakdown and she knew it, she had to tell them now.
"It wasn't until AFTER the battle with Beryl that I discovered Celene was suppose to be Sailor Moon, not me. I was the princess, she was the warrior, and since then I've been trying to be the Sailor Moon she would have been, the best leader, because she always knew not to give up. Unfortunately the job was never meant for a cry-baby like me so I've put your lives in danger more times than I can count. So you see, it wasn't just her life that I sacrificed, but it has been your lives as well... and you have no idea how sorry I am"
Her voice sounded so dead she almost didn't recognize it herself. She touched her cheek and discovered she was crying. Quickly she wiped them off. She didn't see the sad sorry faces of the scouts.
"Why didn't you tell us?"
"Because I was afraid, she was my best friend and after she died... a part of me died with her. But when you guys came along, (chuckle) you made me feel... alive, I was a part of something and I missed that feeling. I was afraid that if you found out you would stop me from fighting or leave me alone. And I hate being alone. I hoped you wouldn't find out after all this time, but it seems I was betrayed by my own future self!"
Her knees involuntarily collapsed, bringing her down to an encounter with the hard concrete floor. Her brain still couldn't process what she'd just told them, the truth she had sworn never to tell. But if she had told them before they would have gone off to fight without her, they wouldn't have allowed her to be in almost all the battles, all in which she had been crucial in.
She couldn't afford to have them be protective, this way had been so much easier, for they never kept her from fighting, in the contrary she kept them from fighting.
"Any questions?" She asked in a dead humorous voice.
"Why?"
"Why what?"
"Why didn't you tell us before"
"I thought I already answered that question"
"We want the real reason"
"You want the truth?"
"Yes"
"Even if it isn't what you want to hear?"
"Especially if it's not what we want to hear"
"I wanted to prove to myself that I wasn't the klutz and meatball head everyone thought me to be. I wanted to prove I could lead, that I too can be strong... and I proved it, but at the same time I proved myself wrong"
A deep silence continued until a sigh was heard, it came from the dark haired priestess.
"It's no big deal Serena"
"What?"
"It isn't, it's over now, there's not much we can do about it now."
"Yeah, there's no point on worrying about it now" Continued Mina.
Serena blinked, trying to see what they meant but getting nothing. Perhaps it was all the years of guilt in her heart that kept her from looking at it like they did, and the fact that the rightful Sailor Moon had been someone she'd cared about like a sister.
She inhaled deeply, closing her eyes and standing up. She opened her eyes to meet her friend's gazes, but something in her eyes was different. They were cold. But she still chuckled.
"I will give you a while to think this over... I need time too... (mumbling) gods this is too much... I'm so sorry..."
Darien wasted no time on moving closer to her, attempting to place his arms around her shoulders, what Serena did next shocked them all for she moved away from his arms as if they burned. She wrapped her arms around herself, feeling vulnerable, so open for them to see, she felt unsafe.
"It's ok Serena, we can meet tomorrow all right?" Asked Setsuna sensing the girl's uneasiness.
Serena nodded, thankful to her to no end.
"All right then"
"Umm Darien, could you take Rini hope please?"
He nodded, wordlessly. Ever so slowly they all began dispersing, and Serena watched then leave feeling guilt digging through her heart.
Man, that was way longer than I expected. Its just that I didn't want to prolong the explanation, I got to get the story going you know! I wish to get some things clear so PLEASE READ THIS:
-Trey is Serena's cousin, yes his mother is actually Ikuko's sister.
-Celene was the daughter of Ikuko's best friend. Serena and her grew up together and that is why Serena sees her and refers to her as a 'Sister'
-Annie is the daughter of some friends of Serena, you will learn more about them soon.
And that's it, expect more of Trey in the future (I love making him cocky) and he hates Darien, which I think someone has to.
ANSWER TO REVIEWS WITH QUESTIONS:
Cookie Crumbs: I agree with you in the first chapter been a little over the edge, but please understand that this is a truth that's been digging in the girl's brain for years. So she is very sensitive about it. After all she had done next to everything in order for them not to know. I hope this chapter helped clear things out, if not please tell me, I never write something without having backup info or a damn good reason for it.
Heather: That was very nice of you to offer, thanks
Deadcat323: Thanks for the compliment, actually it's a story that's been sitting (floating) in my computer for a while.
AND EVERYONE ELSE WHO REVIEWED, THANK YOU! I appreciate your support and input, I sincerely hope you liked the chapter and that you're reading this far... lol.. Thank you again.
