Heart of a Soldier

Chapter 9:

Serena watched Sam's eyes dart to the other side of the room. "What's wrong Sam," she asked gently. Sam looked away, tears streaming down her face. "What if someone had of gotten hurt today Sere?" Serena smiled, "Sam there isn't any way of knowing that..." Sam turned back to Serena, whiping away tears along with the wet hair in her face. "Exactly..." Serena looked down, "We'll find the person who did this Sam. We'll find them before they find us." Sam nodded, " I need to warn Sarah and Cole, they need to know...You better go home to Darien..." Serena nodded and watched the dark haired girl leave. She finally stood, and walked to her apartment.

She walked in the room and closed the door behind her gently. "Hey, how was Sam?" Serena looked into Darien's eyes, "Anne attacked us at her house... she knew who we were..." Darien embraced her softly, caressing her back gently. "How?" "We don't know...," Serena said. Darien kissed Serena's cheek lightily, and then brushed his lips on her own. Serena could feel a passionate flame rush through her, a fire that burned for more. She didn't remember much that night except the rain outside, the candles, and his body beside hers. The warmth, the tender touch, the loving caress, and all of him there before her.

Once it had finally been enough for them both she rolled over hugging herself to the sheets. Darien pulled her to him, whispering in her ear, "I love you Serena...more than I ever have before.." Serena looked back, tears in her eyes, "What if this doesn't last Darien, what if this all crumbles in Chaos's hands...what if I'm not meant to save us, what if destiny is farther from us than we thought..." Darien placed a finger to hush Serena's worries away. "Serena, there is soo much more than that," Darien said smiling, "I can die tommorrow...knowing I have spent five seconds breathing you, feeling you, and being one with you... I do not need my life, for the greatest gift I have ever been given in this world is beeing with you Serena Tori. I love you with my heart and soul... I need you and that is all...Forever I will love you... and not even the powers of heaven and Earth can keep me from you Serena..." Serena hugged him close and whispered, "God I love you..."

Releida was watching Layla sleep quietly in her crib. She smiled, "I will hate seeing you grow out of that crib..." She brushed a few of the little one's red strands of hair from her face. Releida smiled, "I wonder what I would do without you... I can never thank your father enoug hfor the gift he has given me little one..." The baby yawned in her sleep and rolled over. She smiled and placed a light kiss on the baby's forehead. She left the room and went to her bed preparing to sleep. Suddenly the phone began ringing, causing her to jolt up. She tightened her robe around her waist. "Hello?"

Serena moaned as she was forced from Darien's warm embrace by the pager beside the bed. "Hello, Sere speaking..." "Serena it's me. I need you and Darien to come downtown... we are meeting Sam, Sarah, and Cole, they've found a trader in our mysts..." Serena sprung up and sighed, "I'll be there as soon as I can..." Serena nudged Darien awake, and they both dressed. They left the apartment to Darien's car. When they reached downtown, Serena was struck in horror at what she saw. Sam had her dear friend Mina at gunhold.

Cole and Sarah were standing with Releida talking about something. Serena leaped out of the car and rushed over to see Mina. Releida and Darien had to hold her back. "She's been giving messages to our enemy Serena, I'm soo sorry..." Serena fell on her knees, and looked into Mina's eyes. "There's proof here Sere," Sam said, "We found their special code in her coat pocket." Serena looked into Mina's eyes, "Why Mi..." Mina looked away, "i didn't do this..." "How could you risk our lives like this..." "I DIDN'T DO THIS SERE! DON'T YOU KNOW ME!" Serena's eyes fell, "I thought I did Mi... I thought I did...not anymore..." Mina watched Serena stand and walk away. Serena finally collapsed in the grass nearby, crying herself to sleep. Darien picked her up from the ground, and took her home. Releida sighed, "I cannot believe this... I truly liked you Mina... but you will be punished, as would anyone else..." Mina's heart sunk, and Sam dragged her away. Releida sat on a nearby bench. "God what have I let happen... for all I have done..."

Serena cried for the rest of the night. "Why? Oh God why Mina...WHY!" Darien held her close, as she cried hot tears into his shirt."It's going to be okay Serena, shh..." His kind words led the weeping Serena to sleep. She new she'd need it, tommorrow awaited a hard and painful day.

Author's Note:

Well that is Chapter 9. I hope this has been good, I have enjoyed being able to write it. I love you all and I shall you see you next time...GOD BLESS!

Star Angel

"Far Away" by Nickelback

This time, This place
Misused, Mistakes
Too long, Too late
Who was I to make you wait
Just one chance
Just one breath
Just in case there's just one left
'Cause you know,
you know, you know
That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
and you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore
On my knees, I'll ask
Last chance for one last dance
'Cause with you, I'd withstand
All of hell to hold your hand
I'd give it all
I'd give for us
Give anything but I won't give up
'Cause you know,
you know, you know
That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I miss you
Been far away for far too long
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
and you'll never go
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore
So far away
Been far away for far too long
So far away
Been far away for far too long
But you know, you know, you know
I wanted
I wanted you to stay
'Cause I needed
I need to hear you say
That I love you
I have loved you all along
And I forgive you
For being away for far too long
So keep breathing
'Cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it
Hold on to me and, never let me go
Keep breathing
'Cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it
Hold on to me and, never let me go
Keep breathing
Hold on to me and, never let me go
Keep breathing
Hold on to me and, never let me go