Sere's Back… Chapter Six!
Authors Notes: Wow… so many reviews straight away :-) I am so happy… you guys really made my day… so in response, I thought I'd post another chapter straight away. And yes the last chapter was kind of short, and so is this one… but hey, two in two days!!!
Story Notes: new stuffs starting to happen again… I dunno about anyone else, but I'm getting excited.
And… our newest installment
{From Chapter Five…}
"Not just in that she's grown older, and matured. She, from what I can tell, had a break from fighting, but she has also been fighting for many years. Her skills have improved greatly, as have her power levels. Unbelievably. I think also, that perhaps more than that, is that we have to be ready for her change. Her personality, not her as a senshi, but her as a person, as a friend."
"As in, good change or bad change?" Ami voiced the question they were all thinking.
"Honestly… I have no idea."
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{{{ Chapter Six }}}
{Serena's Point of View}
"What Mel?" I asked tiredly.
"You're not paying attention. Why?"
Looking up, I caught Jed's glance at me. Ignoring him, I answered Mel. "I'm just tired."
"No. Sorry Serena. You're not just tired." Looking around the room, Jed ignored my glare. Continuing to the others, "she's been thinking of the Senshi and, more so, her prince."
"She has, why?" Asked Zack, with a quick glance in my direction.
Jumping in, I responded. "Don't talk about me as though I'm not here. And, because I love him."
Laughing Nick said, "I think Zack meant why now, in particular."
Glancing at him, I quickly stuck my tongue out as Jed answered for me. "The really bad fight they had the other night…" Pausing for a moment, he glanced around to see if the others knew which fight he was referring to. "Well they got their asses kicked. The monster was too strong. Each warrior had fallen. Darien was the last one left, as he fell, Serena gave up. She transported herself there, killed the monster and came home. As it happens, Darien saw her. That's why she's been thinking of them and especially him." Taking a deep breath, he continued. "He pleaded with her to stay. Also, he had previously in the fight prayed to Selenity. That's why Sere knew he was in trouble. He needs her."
"He needs me… now. As a whole, not just some vague assistance in a fight." I added.
"But…"
"Sere…"
"No." I stated. Butting in on their protests. "No more. I don't want to hear any, 'it is not time yet' comments, or the 'he is not ready yet' comments or the 'you are not ready', or 'you are not strong enough' comments. Okay." Looking around at the four men, I sighed deeply. "I know, to a certain degree you know what I'm going through."
"Of course we do…" Began Zack.
"But not completely. He knows. He knows more than any of you realise. And he's known for years. I think he may have gotten all his memories back long before any of you did. And for all these years…"
"He's been all alone." Finished Jed.
"That's right."
"The Senshi?" Asked Mel.
"No. I mean, yeah, they're there with him, for him. But they don't really have their memories. They don't even know that I'm their princess, let alone who he is."
"You're sure?" Asked Nick.
Looking them each in the eye, I then continued. "Yes. Utterly."
"Well then." Said Mel. "I guess you're going to see your prince then."
"I am?" I asked, disbelieving that they would agree so easily.
"We understand princess." Said Nick.
"And we don't want to see you unhappy." Added Zack.
"Not for anything." Agreed Jed.
Smiling, I pulled them all towards me for a group hug.
"Well I guess we had better start packing then," said Mel, sighing.
"Excellent." Said Jed.
"You just want a holiday," muttered Nick.
"No," disagreed Jed. "I just want to see my soul mate in the flesh for a change. Instead of just in my dreams. And Sere's visions."
Laughing at their banter, I was stopped by Zack. "Princess, you must prepare yourself. You can't be sure of their reactions when you come back."
"No." I said. "In fact, I've been thinking of that a little. I don't think we'll tell them I'm back. I think I'll watch them first for a little while."
Furrowing his brow, Nick asked. "Watch their fighting, or their normal life?"
"Both."
"What about Darien?" Asked Jed.
"Him, I'll tell. I can't not. Besides, I have a feeling he'll know the moment I step foot into his city."
"I agree." Said Mel, nodding lightly.
"Excellent, so it's all settled then." I smiled, walking slowly into my room to pack. I was going home.
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{{PREVIEW}}
{{{ Chapter Seven }}}
{Serena's Point of View}
As I stepped out of the plane and onto the asphalt… I knew. At that moment, I knew that Darien knew I was there. I felt his recognition like a blow. His confusion, surprise, amazement… his longing… I felt it all. And it's only 2am. I'd just woken the poor boy up. Not that I think he cared…
Half an hour after we landed, sitting in the car, I smiled as I looked out the window at the vaguely familiar sights of the city of my birth. The Tokyo Tower, the fountains in Central Park. And nearing my old neighbourhood, Azabu senior high school. Getting closer, Juuban middle school, the park I often visited to feed the ducks. Sighing, I frowned slightly as we passed the turn off to my old street.
AN: I've re-read my chapter five again… and I have to admit, I'm not all that happy with it… :-( So, for the moment, I'll put up another chapter, and I may later go back and re-write chapter 5, it seems to me it didn't cover much, but I guess this one goes further…
*sigh* writers- block
Next chapter… So they're in Tokyo… and Darien knows…
Coming up: the long awaited Sere-Dare meeting ;-)
Stay tuned people…. And feel free to review and email… I appreciate all comments, demands for updates, and constructive criticism and ideas…