Sere's Back… Chapter Seven!!!!!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Disclaimer… I have recently been informed that I have no disclaimer in this story… I am sure you all know I don't own the characters… but even so:- I do not own Sere, Dare, the senshi, generals or any other Sailor Moon related characters or places. They all belong to Naoko Takueshi and associated companies such as DIC and all those other ones that I can't remember at the moment. (Thanks to Miss Dace for letting me know of my slip) The story plot line however is mine… please ask before you take! This disclaimer is relevant to all chapters of my story – 'Sere's Back'.
Authors Notes: Wow… so many reviews again :-) I feel so loved!! So, here is another chapter… I swear though, you should enjoy it will it lasts, they aren't going to continue to come so fast… And yes, I guess this one is a little short too… I'm sorry I am… they just finish where they do.
Story Notes: The long-awaited Sere-Dare meeting!!!!
Reviewers: Okay, I have a few minutes, so I'll answer a few more of the reviews… and once again thanks heaps to everyone!!!
1. Yes, I'm updating… and quickly :) but it won't continue this quick, so enjoy it for the moment ;-) And I'm sorry about the short chapters, but like I said, they just happen that way… I always make sure they're at least 1000 words… but I understand, I hate it too when they're too short
2. The generals? Will they get with the senshi? I dunno… maybe, maybe not… at the moment, they're angry with the senshi… so we'll have to see.
3. The outers? I don't know… at the moment they're not there… it depends on the story… but at the moment I'd be inclined to say, probably not, that'll make the story longer, and I don't want it toooooo long… ;)
4. To Jaina… I agree with the spacing issue… it annoys me too… glad to know you're happy with my layout :-)
Note: This chappy is rated, I guess PG13… though I have already rated the fic.
And… the new chappy
{From Chapter Six…}
"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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{{{ 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.
"Why so glum?" Asked Jed.
Turning from the window, I smiled as the guys looked at me questionably. "No reason. We just passed my old neighbourhood. I was just remembering."
As Mel put his arm around my shoulders, and pulled me closer for a hug I smiled. "Things are going to be good." He said softly, kissing the top of my head.
"That's right," agreed Nick, as he smiled at me through the rear vision mirror. "Everything will be better now."
"So…" began Zack, trying to turn to less emotional thoughts. "Where are we going now?"
When we arrived, we decided to hire a car from the airport. Since then Nick had be patiently following my every direction, and they still didn't know where we were going. "Well…" I began, taking a deep breath, before launching into my explanation that I had been preparing in my head. "You're going to drop me off at Darien's. That way I can talk to him for a while, and he won't have a chance to talk to the girls first. Then you're going to continue down the road to the local hotel. Where you will go to sleep, in the morning I'll come and get you and we can go house shopping." I looked around at their expressions and was not surprised to find a mixture. Mel was about to say no way. Jed was going to reluctantly agree. Zack would nod and Nick would shrug.
"What?? No way. You're not going anywhere by yourself." Burst out Mel.
"Sere… I really don't know if that's a good idea, but if you're sure…" Murmured Jed.
Nick shrugged, a thoughtful look on his face and Zack nodded, his mind running over all the possibilities.
How good am I?!?! I know these guys too well. Smiling at their reactions, I added softly. "Relax. That was not a question or a suggestion."
"But…" began Mel.
Pulling away from him, I shook my head softly. "I need to speak with Darien. You guys need to sleep. We need to find a place to stay, but we can't go house shopping until tomorrow. This is the best solution to all our problems."
"Why don't we come with you to Darien's?" Asked Jed.
"Because, I need time to talk to him, without you guys hovering about. Besides, you need to sleep."
"Princess," said Nick. "We too need to speak with our prince. As soon as may be."
"That's true." Agreed Zack. "Perhaps we should meet with him tomorrow instead?"
Sighing, I looked back out the window. "Turn right up at the lights." I said to Nick. "It's the apartment complex on the right side of the road."
"Are you sure he still lives here?" Asked Jed quietly.
Smiling, I nodded in his direction. "Yes, I can feel him." Sighing, I shook myself out of my reverie. "Okay, you guys stay here. I'll go up and talk to him. I'll organise to meet with him tomorrow, to talk properly. For all of us."
At all their nods, I opened the car door. "How long will you be?" Asked Zack.
Shrugging, I got out, "I don't know. Not long. I'll be back down in a minute."
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{Darien's Point of View}
DING DONG.
"Huh?" Shaking my head, I looked towards my front door, as though hoping to see who was there. "Am I imagining things?" It was close on 3am. My night had been normal. Up until about 2am, when I had been awoken we the strangest feeling. Sere was here. In Tokyo. I'm not sure that I wasn't imaging things. Shrugging, I went back to drinking my hot chocolate. Since then I hadn't been able to sleep. I was tired, grumpy, stressed and very confused. And for some reason, I can't get past these feelings. Granted, she'd always been able to make me feel more than anyone else, but… the feelings of recognition, confusion, surprise, amazement, and of course the ever present longing… they're all rushing through me. No wonder I can't sleep.
I guess… it's just that I've missed her so much. I want her… I need her…
DING DONG
"What?" Looking towards the hall again, I quickly got up from the bar stool in the kitchen. "Shit. I forgot about the door." Grumbling some more, I unlatched the front door. "Who the hell…" I began as I swung the door open.
Angel.
That's what she is. She's an angel. And she's standing at my front door. "Errrrr…"
Smiling softly, her eyes lightened as she saw me. "Ummmm…" She began nervously. "Hi. Sorry to disturb you, but I thought you were awake, and I wanted to…"
I didn't care. I didn't care why she was here. She's here! My princess is back in Tokyo. Not bothering to try to even complete a sentence out loud, I simply reached out to her. I reached my hand out, and she stepped forward slightly with a shy smile on her face. That's all the encouragement I need. Wrapping my fingers around her wrist, I pulled her swiftly to me as I wrapped my other arm around her waist. Feeling her body up against mine, I groaned slightly before I bent my head and captured her sweet lips in a kiss I had been waiting millennium for.
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{Serena's Point of View}
Heaven. That's where I was. Right here, right now. Like Darien, I had been waiting millennium for this kiss. Unfortunately, I think we have to wait a little longer for anything more. I have no time. Pulling back, I tried to catch my breath while relishing the feeling of being in his arms after so long. So long, so very long. As I was breathing deeply in aftermath from our earth-shattering kiss, he continued to lay soft kisses on my throat. Not one to waste time. We did that last time I was here, all those years ago. "Dare…" I whispered.
"Yeah…" He responded as he continued to lay butterfly kisses on my throat.
"Please?" I begged, trying to form a coherent sentence. His wandering hands and lips weren't making my job any easier.
"Please what?" He asked before claiming my lips again.
Sadly pulling away again, a moment later, I sighed. "I… stop."
Stopping immediately, he pulled back slightly, looking at me stunned. "What? Why?"
"I need to talk to you. I can't stay long." I tried to explain.
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{{{ Chapter Eight }}}
{Narrator's Point of View}
"What???" He bellowed, in disbelief, his arms tightening around her almost painfully. "You're not going anywhere."
Smiling, she softly laid her hand on his cheek. "No, I'm not." She assured him. After he relaxed a little, she continued, "However, I have four impatient generals downstairs in a hire car waiting for me."
Next chapter… So they're in Tokyo… and Darien knows… but she's not staying… *sigh* our fav protector is not a happy boy!
Coming up: a nice Sere-Dare chat… to sort a few things out ;-)
Stay tuned people…. And feel free to review and email… I appreciate all comments, demands for updates, and constructive criticism and ideas…