Heart of a Soldier

Chapter 10:

There was't much to be said. Darien watched Serena by the gravstone, under the dark clouds of the ominous sky. He could only see her back, but he could feel her crying in his heart. He sat beside her on the grass and sighed. "Serena I"m soo sorry..." Serena sobbed, "It's not fair, she didn't give me the chance. I know I could've saved them both Darien, I know I could have! All was silent. Darien didn't know what to say other than it wasn't her fault and how sorry he was. So he kept soo quiet. Serena's head fell against the gravestone, and she began to wail loudly. She had lost the one person who had always taken care of her, who had always been there. She didn't know what to do.

The sleeping baby Layla in the baby carriage was begining to stir. Darien pulled Seena away soo gently and calmly persuaded her to leave. "Common Sere, we have to set up that crib so Layla has somewhere to sleep..." Serena nodded and threw a beautiful white rose under the tombstone, walking back to Darien's car. She choked back tears as she felt her heart break again.

Mina was in the hospital recovering, her blood loss had been immensly damaging. Lyta, Amy, and Raye were all wating outside the room, when Serena finally arrived. "How is she?" Lyta shook her head, "She still hasn't gained conciousness... the loss of blood has drained her dry..." Serena looked in through the glass. An IV was trailing the beautiful blonde's arm, and she was pailer than the sheet she lay under. She had a look of pain on her face, hurt han went deeper than the cts and bruises. Serena entered the room, and sat in the chair beside her. She grabbed Mina's hand and held it for only a few moments. "I'm soo sorry Mina...I never should've doubted you. But all of this is killing me... it was all killing me and if it weren't for you and Darien I know I would just wilt away, no more than a memory. Please don't die on me now..."

Mina's eyes opened, "I won't die on you Sere..." Serena looked into her eyes, and tears of relief swarmed out of her eyes. Lyta smiled a half smile from the glass, "At least with death comes hope..." Raye's eyebrow twitched and she threw her fist into the wall, "DAMN IT THIS IS ALL SO WRONG! They betrayed us! They did this pain..." Lyta growled, "No they shouldn't get away with this, they went too far...too low to sink any farther..." Amy whiped away a tear, "They must pay..." All nodded and watched the blondes in silence behind the glass. Serena was hugging Mina close, and both were crying. "They won't get away with this Mina, I swear it..." Mina choked back the sharp pains, "I know you Sere, I know they can't get away with it. Where there is darkness there is light. There is a candle in the dark, leading us back to the sunshine days. That's you Sere... you're the candle... and you'll always shine brightly..."

Serena was now home, watching the sleeping baby. She was gentle and soft at once, just as her mother had been. The thought brought a tear to Serena's eye. 'You, Serena Tori, are like no one else in this world. You have potential to become one of the greatest legends of our time. Now, here lies your chance, will you take it, or let the consequences of your decision ruin your life?' There was Releida's voice, ringing in her head. Serena whiped away the tears that were falling. Darien came behind her and gently hugged her. "Darien...I'm soo sorry for all of this...," She sobbed. "Sh...," he said before kissing her gently. She began to kiss him back, shunning her tears away. Time passed by, as the lovers fell asleep under the night.

Next Morning-

It was raining again, as Lyta ran to Serena's apartment. She knocked on the door and got Darien. "Serena and the girls are in there..." Lyta nodded. Lyta stepped into the room, where stood Amy and Raye. Serena was there in one of Darien's night shirts. "What are we going to do," Raye asked breaking th silence. "They'll probably attack the school soon," Serena sighed not turning to face them, "All we have to do is wait, and then we can finally destroy them." Raye grabbed Serena's sholder, and was given a look of no emotion. "What do we do to them Sere?" Serena looked Raye in the eyes. "We'll have to kill them."

Author's Note:

Well, now I'm kindof sad. I guess Releida dying makes everyone sad. But, I guess you guys hate me now... Sorries... I still love you all and I'll see you next chapter and GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

Star Angel

Close My Eyes Forever by Lita Ford featuring Ozzy Osborne

Baby

I get so scared inside, and I don't really understand

Is it love that's on my mind, or is it fantasy?

Heaven

Is in the palm of my hand, and it's waiting here for you

What am I supposed to do with a childhood tragedy?

If I close my eyes forever

Will it all remain unchanged?

If I close my eyes forever

Will it all remain the same?

Sometimes

It's hard to hold on

So hard to hold on to my dreams

It isn't always what it seems

When you're face to face with me

You're like a dagger

And stick me in the heart

And taste the blood from my blade

And when we sleep, would you shelter me

In your warm and darkened grave?

If I close my eyes forever

Will it all remain unchanged?

If I close my eyes forever

Will it all remain the same?

Will you ever take me?

No, I just can't take the pain

But would you ever trust me?

No, I'll never feel the same, Oh

I know I've been so hard on you

I know I've told you lies

If I could have just one more wish

I'd wipe the cobwebs from my eyes

If I close my eyes forever

Will it all remain unchanged?

If I close my eyes forever

Will it all remain the same?

Close your eyes

Close your eyes

You gotta close your eyes for me