DISCLAIMER: I DON'T OWN SAILOR MOON

"What is it Rei?" Serena said while meditating.

"I'm sorry for my accusation. It's just that the whole five years I've known you; you've never been…so well put together. It's hard to get used to. I'm really sorry. Can we start over again?" Rei earnestly said hoping she would forgive her.

"I would like that Rei. But know this is your last chance. Now would you like to meditate with me? If you remember back on the moon we would do this all the time. It helped you relax to where you could can visions easier and faster." Serena stated as she went back to concentrating on her surroundings.

Rei took a seat down right next to Serena. They sat there for a couple hours before someone entered the room.

"Serena, Rei. We are going to the store. Is there anything you need?" Michele sweetly asked.

"I'll come with you. There are a few things I need; I'll meet you at the front door in 10 minutes. Is that with you Rei?" Serena asked. Rei nodded in response. "We'll do this again another time." Serena winked at her then left.

"She really has changed hasn't she?" Michele stated.

"Yes she has." Michele left Rei there back to her meditating.

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TEN MINTUES LATER

"Okay. I'm ready Michele. Who's all coming?" Serena trots down as she asked this.

"You, Darien, and me are going. Darien's already is waiting for us outside." Michele walked out the door as Serena grabbed her purse. Serena walked out to see Darien's fire engine red mustang waiting on her. After Serena got in the front seat buckled up, Darien drove off. Fifteen minutes later they arrived at Lola's.

"Darien, I didn't think you knew where Lola's was. I've never seen you here before." Serena said shocked. All three exited the car and went off to the store. Serena started to walk her way when she noticed that Darien was still behind her. She didn't need a babysitter.

"Darien I am a big girl you know. I don't have to have an escort everywhere I go." Serena exasperated.

"I know that Serena, can't I keep company of the woman I love. Or if you want I'll leave you alone and go help out Michelle?" Serena blushed realizing her mistake. Maybe she was discriminating against his character a little.

" No…I rather have you hear by my side." She grabbed his hand with hers.

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AN HOUR LATER

"Your total is 86.35. Will that be cash, credit, or debit?" The cashier politely asked looking at the cute couple.

"It'll be debit." Serena said while Darien took the bags out and Serena pinned in her code. They saw Michele waiting for them outside the store. They were heading for the car when...

"So this is where you have been. Hanging around the man! That's why you haven't been home you little skank!" Serena knew that voice. Jack. She stopped dead in her tracks.

"Stay away from my daughter you pedophile. I'll have you arrested." Jack said as he tried to hit Darien in the face. But with his protector instincts, Darien blocked the punch easily. He pushed Jack back making him fall to the ground. Darien then grabbed Serena's hand and dragged her to his car. He opened the door to his car and put Serena in there. Michele was putting the groceries in the car as Darien continued to watch Jack.

"Call the police. They're kidnapping my daughter. Call the Police." Jack yelled as he tried to hit Darien again only to be stopped again. Now there was a crowd outside of Lola's. Many had their cell phones and were in the process of calling. Watching the crowd, Darien knew it was time to take his leave before things got ugly.

"Serena are you okay?" Darien asked when he got in the car. Serena stayed frozen like a statue…

"Serena let us know you're okay. You're scaring me and Darien." Michele said trying to sooth Serena.

"Yeah, I'm okay. I just want to get home." Serena whispered quietly and continued to gaze out of the window.

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EIGHT MINUTES LATER

"Serena, we're here let's go inside so you can relax. He can't come here." Darien said as he guided her out of the car. Michele had gone into get help with the bags in the trunk. Darien walked into the house with Serena next to him. She was clutching his hand for dear life. He sat her down on the couch when attempting to remove his hand to seek Andrew she held tighter. Andrew came into the room sensing his cousin in despair.

"What happened?" Andrew asked extremely worried by Serena's state.

"Jack!" Darien browled. "We were exiting Lola's when he made some snide comments. He said we were trying to kidnap Serena and to call the police." Darien explained.

"Well the police might come here. So let's prepare for it if they com-" Andrew was stopped when knocking was coming from he door. Andrew got up to go answer it leaving Darien and Serena alone.

"Is Serena Thomas here?" A police officer asked.

"Yes she is. Why may I ask are you here for?" Andrew suspiciously asked.

"We were told that she was kidnapped from her father and we are here to bring her back to him." The officer said barging into the house.

"You can't just come in here like you own the place. It's my house. Serena's name is on the ownership papers of this property." Andrew said raising his voice.

"I'm sorry but we have to take her back to her father. Now where is she?" The officer said not caring what Andrew said.

"No! You aren't bringing her back to that place just so she can be beaten again!" Andrew said as he dragged the officer to the door. He slammed the door shut and headed back to Serena and Darien. Now everybody had assembled into the room wondering what is going on.

"Serena that was the police. They say they've come to take you back to your father." Andrew told everyone but directed towards Serena.

"Hold on. Her father has no say over her choice of living when she hit 18 right?" Amy asked.

"Yes, he can't tell her what to do, live, or anything. Why?" Amara asked.

"Because..." Rei said getting the point Amy was making.

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