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Sorry that I have not updated but life just got in the way. But I'm back now. On with Chapter 5 Enjoy!

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CHAPTER 5

SERENA'S POV

I currently find myself in front of seven people that I really didn't want to confront right now. I really didn't need this. IT'S DINNER TIME FOR CRYING OUT LOUD.

"What are you all doing here?" I said as calmly and coldly as I could possibly make my voice sound.

No one said anything for a moment; all they did was just stare at me as if they really didn't have any type of argument yet. As if their minds were still shocked from the earlier events.

But you all know me; patience is not my best friend. I couldn't stand the silence anymore.

"What! Tell me why you're here?" I asked again with more sternness in my voice. I'm not afraid of what they are going to tell me anymore. I'm stronger than that. Whatever they are going to say won't affect me…I won't let it, not this time.

"Out with it…c'mon! I don't have all night to deal with you…" I looked each one of them directly in the eye. 'Show no emotion Serena…c'mon u can do it…be strong…it's to protect them remember…' seeing Darien's face truly broke my heart. I could see the pain and sorrow in his eyes. The girl's eyes weren't any different. It hurt me to do this in this way…but there is just no other way. I have no choice. I love them too much for them to die…especially for me.

"If you all aren't going to tell me the reason why you guys are at my house then I suggest you leave and let me be." I said while walking those short steps to the door. I stop when hearing Mina's voice.

"I'm sorry"

My eyes widen to the confession of their hearts. I quickly shut them to stop from the tears starting to form in my eyes come out. 'Why don't I just tell them' I couldn't take it anymore. 'Please guys, just leave.'

Afraid to turn around and see their faces, I stay facing the door, my hand still on the doorknob.

"I'm sorry, we're all sorry. Serena" I hear her say again. "oh serene, I don't need this right now'

"Please Serena…we know that we haven't been good friends in the past but we truly are sorry…we weren't thinking when we would make fun of you and when we would have those secret meetings about you. We're sorry for ever hurting you. Please forgive us, give us another chance to prove ourselves…that we can be better friends…we know that we can show you what good sco-"

"enough!" I couldn't take it anymore…they had it all wrong. They are good friends! They Are! That's why I can't let them get hurt by this maniac. I love them too much.

I could feel my tears start to pour down my cheeks and unto the floor. 'What do I do?'

"Mommy…plea-"

"NO! I said ENOUGH!" I said turning towards them trying for them to see the anger in my eyes…yes anger. You read correctly…but this anger wasn't held towards them…but for me. I'm angry at myself for making them suffer this way…but like I said, there's just no other way.

I notice Rini hide behind Darien's legs as she begins to cry silently. I slowly turn my gaze from Rini to Darien only to be stricken with shock at his emotionless face. 'He doesn't care? Why isn't he sad like the others?...maybe…maybe…he really doesn't care' More anger builds up in me with just that mere thought. I can't take it anymore!

"What!" I yell at him. "What the hell are u looking at me like that for?" Still nothing came from the man before me. It's as if he wasn't in the same room as us. I couldn't stand his stare. I felt as if he was burning wholes into me and I couldn't move out of his stare.

"Serena! What has gotten into you?" I look to the dark cat that is being held in between the security of Amy's arms.

"Everything! Everything and Everyone! I want nothing to do with them or you! Reality has finally slapped me right across the face. Luna I know that you never wanted me as your leader ever since the beginning…the only reason you do now is because you found out that I am your princess. And don't you dare deny it" I yell making her wince at my sharp words that cut her like a knife.

"Serena…that's not true..." she cries out.

I just laugh. "Oh c'mon…give me a break. I'm not stupid Luna…I know that's what you all think of me. That I'm stupid and klutzy…that I need to be saved all the time! Well guess what…you all are the ones who have actually needed to be saved. This whole world is the one that has actually been the ones who needed the saving…NOT ME! 'I' am the one who defeated Beryl, 'I' am the one who defeated Ann and Alan, and 'I' am the one who defeated the circus trio, the Amazon girls, and Queen Nehelenia! I'M not the weak one you all should be worrying about! I CAN TAKE CARE OF MYSELF! So I suggest you all just leave me alone! I don't want anything to do with this life anymore! Make Raye your leader…I know that would make everyone happy…its how I'm sure everyone has wanted it from the start. Besides…its like people say…she's the one who looks more than a leader other than me…she looks better beside Darien and Rini sure does like her since she's always ganging up on me with her…so make her your new leader…" I cried looking towards Luna "…your new princess…" i said looking at Darien "…and your mother…" I screamed at last while looking at Rini.

I run my way to the stairs but only to find to be unable to move because of two strong arms that wrapped themselves around my waist. Shocked I looked at the source and find to see Darien, holding on to me to dear life. I was speechless. I didn't know what to do …I didn't know what to say. I just stood there.

'No Darien…please, don't make this harder on me than it already is…It was hard enough to say the things I just finished saying even though I didn't mean any of it.' I felt myself cry harder as I started to feel his shoulders shaking. Silent sobs could be heard coming from the man who didn't show any attempt of loosening his hold on my waist.

"Darien…let go of me..." I say trying to pull him off me. Nothing, he just wouldn't budge.

"Darien…I mean it…let me go" I said louder.

"Darie-"

"No! Never!" I gasp at his respond.

"I'll never let you go! I can't let you go. Your part of me and I feel what you feel. I know there is something you're not telling me. I know that whatever it is, it's serious. Let me help you in your trouble. I love you Serena. Let me help you! If you quit…then…I quit as well"

My eyes widen at his confession. Is he serious?

"Darien, you can't be serious. You can't quit…"

"And why not? You did?" he said as if challenging me.

"I had no choice…your right…there is something I've been hiding. But it doesn't concern you nor them." I say turning my gaze towards the girls.

I feel him start to loosen the grip on my waist only to find that in a flash he grasps my upper arms. He still doesn't look at me. His beautiful eyes are still hidden beneath his hair. I still feel him tremble as he tries to calm himself down.

"I need for you all to leave me alone. This is test is for me alone. This…battle is for me alone. You can't come with me this time." I slowly start to shake myself free from Darien's grasp, but its just no use, he's too strong.

"I can't have you guys getting in my way. If you truly treasure our friendship, if you really want to prove your loyalty to me…then do as instructed and stay far away from me as possible." I feel Darien start shaking uncontrollably. 'Is he crying more?' that's when I hear it. 'He's not crying…he's laughing…' I couldn't understand it. Why on earth would he be laughing…I don't remember saying anything funny. 'Poor guys probably lost it.' I hate seeing him lose his mind like this.

"You don't get it do you Serena…" I look at him with confusion clearly in my eyes. 'What in the world does he mean?'

"What are you talki-"

"I can't leave you alone. I can't do as you ask of me to do. I understand if you don't want the girls to help you, but you can't deny my help. We are one and you know that. Don't try to deny. I don't buy any of this crap that has just come out of your mouth. I know you Serena, more than you know. I know when something is bothering you, or when you're lying and when you're sad, happy, or depressed. I know every detail about you. And you should know by now that without you…I'm nothing. I don't have a reason to exist. I love you with every bone in my body." As soon as those words left his mouth I found that that same mouth was upon mine, kissing me desperately trying to make me come to my senses.

I tried…really I did. I tried to fight the kiss, but when it comes to Darien's kisses, well who can resist? I gave myself completely into that kiss.

Minutes later I feel Darien's lips detach themselves from mine and carefully places his forehead against mine. All I could hear was the sound of our quickened breaths. I didn't know what to expect after that until I heard him speak softly again.

"Where you go, I go."

I force my eyes to face look into his. I see the determination written across his beautiful face. 'Great…now what should I do?' I look down at my feet for a second and only a second because the next thing I knew, I had Darien's index finger lifting my chin so that I may see his eyes.

'This is going to be harder than I thought.' Were the last thoughts in mind before Darien captures my lips once more.

Well there you have it…Chapter 5! What did ya'll think? I know, I know… it could have been better but its just to tell you all the truth…I didn't know how the story should go on. So I just played it by year with this chapter. I let my imagination flow so now its you alls turn…pLeAsE rEvIeW!

Peace, Love and Serenity,

Sakura Ai

xoxo

P.S. Please give me ideas for Chapter 6. Should Serena fall or should she still keep her secret from her friends and lover? Please Comment.