New Enemies

Chapter 3

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Serena sat in the passenger seat next to Kirala, the sun already gone. She had given up on wondering where she had seen Kirala before but her brain would help her out. So, she decided to liven up the awkward silence with conversation.

"So, are you an Miles going out or something?'

Kirala smiled. "Yes. For almost a year now."

"How did you meet?" Serena asked, hoping it was something romantic.

"It was actually Darien we have to thank. You see, Darien and Miles were good friends in High School and used to go to a lot of parties."

"Darien? At a party?"

Kirala giggled as she stopped at a stop sign. "Yeah. He's changed a lot since then, I've heard. But, Darien dragged Miles to a party and that's where we met. Mind you, we didn't hit off at first. We actually hated each other for awhile. But, once we got to know each other and a few other…things happened, we fell in love. We live together now."

"That's just like me and Darien! But we don't live together. We hated each other when we met but, we kind of grew on each other and then our…duties to ourselves kind of pulled us together even more."

"Wow. Looks like we have a lot in common!" Kirala said, smiling. She then put on a serious face. "I'm really sorry about Darien and all. I'll talk to Miles tonight and ask him if he knows anything. Miles has been pretty busy lately."

"Miles mentioned you were searching all over. Where were you?"

"Well, mostly all around the world. We've been to just about everywhere. But, I think we've finally found the place where we should be. Right here."

"What exactly were you guys looking for?"

Kirala didn't look at Serena. "Oh nothing really. Just a few…friends that had…disappeared after awhile." She said with careful measure. Serena frowned but didn't press the matter. "Well, I'm glad we met."

"So am I. You seem like a good friend to have." Kirala said, pulling into Serena's driveway.

Serena smiled. "You know, me and my friends, we all get together a lot and just hang out in the mall. We're going tomorrow at about noon. You want to come with us?" Serena asked.

Kirala smiled. "I'd love to. Should I come by here first?"

"Sure. We always meet at my house. Bye Kirala! Thanks for the ride!" Serena called back as she shut the door and ran inside. Kirala sighed and pulled out and drove back to her apartment. Miles was still gone with Darien. She frowned at the thought of Darien, arriving at their apartment late at night about a week ago…

Kirala tore her lips away from Miles and groaned at the rapping on the door. Miles sighed and got up, turning off the soft music on the stereo and went to the door. Kirala was fixing her hair when she heard Miles's surprised cry. "Darien?"

She hurried up and went behind Miles and saw Darien looking as if he'd just come from battle. He was wearing a tuxedo suit for some reason. Blood dripped from his mouth, a gash by his eye, and staining his white shirt on his side. Darien collapsed in Miles's arms, unconscious. Kirala had mended the wounds as best as she could but, she knew he needed more than that to survive. So, Miles had taken him away for better treatment.

…What had happened? Her mind went over the possibilities over and over again but nothing came up. What had cause him pain? It was the work of a sword, she knew that much by the deep slashes at his side. She was surprised he'd lasted as long as he did. It couldn't have been a thug. Not an ordinary thug, at least. She pulled a soft drink from the cooler and slipped on her lap top, beginning her search once again for more answers…

There you have it, folks! Chapter 3!

Pretty n cute bunny- so, I hope that satisfied you about Darien! Don't worry, Darien will be okay! I would never do anything to hurt my handsome and sweet Darien.

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