Well Well Well, who do we have here? Your fanfiction wench that's who! Yea, it's been a VERY LONG TIME since I last updated and I have nothing to say in my defense. I've been very busy with school and work and I also got another job so I don't have much time. But I'm back now! Anyway, I hope everyone enjoys this chapter and there will be a light lemon in here but I wanted to test the waters in that area so I am going to write an extended lemon scene that you can e-mail me if you would like to read. Don't be shy to ask either because I don't know you and you don't know me and no one else has to know you asked me! So ask! Haha, anyway, enjoy!

Disclaimer: I get no money from writing this fanfic, it's just to pass the time when I should be working.

XoX Blue Eyes XoX – ElysianJude

Chapter 8:

Lita slowly walked into her apartment and flicked on the lights. "Damn, I need to clean up in here!" She hadn't been back to her apartment for what felt like forever since she had been spending so much time with Nathan. At the thought of the man who had stolen her heart, a smile spread across her face and she danced her way to her bedroom.

She looked absently at Amy's old room and pushed the door open. Amy had basically moved out and was living with Zachary. Lita hadn't seen her friend for so long and really missed her. She released a sigh and walked out of her room and dumped her things into her own room.

Lita popped in a cd and started to tackle the dust bunnies who had made a home in every corner of her apartment.

The shrill ring of the phone had Lita throwing the now brown rag to the floor and dancing over to the phone. "Yup?"

"What are you wearing right now?"

"Um, your white undershirt and boxers. You?" Lita sat on the corner of the couch and twirled her finger around a stray hair that fell from her bun. She could listen to Nathan's voice forever. She took a quick sniff of his shirt and almost sighed at his musky scent that still lingered behind.

With a wicked smile on his face, Nathan pushed his paperwork away and leaned back in his chair. He could mentally picture her right now and it was almost enough to leave his office and dash to her apartment. "Take the shirt off."

Lita released a giggle and fingered the hem of the shirt. "I can't do that Nathan, I'm supposed to be cleaning up this messy apartment I haven't been to in weeks. Besides, aren't you at work?"

"Get dressed, let me take you out to lunch."

"It's only 1030 Nathan. I'll see you for dinner." Lita got back up and resumed cleaning with the phone pressed to her ear. If she didn't keep occupied, she would do whatever Nathan asked her to do.

"I can't wait till dinner, come over to my office. I have a painting that I think you'll like." Nathan wasn't going to give up; he needed to see her now!

"Nathan, I know you're lying since Jennifer already told me your shipment comes in tomorrow and I'll never get anything done if we go at it all day! Now you get back to work and I'm going to finish cleaning up over here." The grumble on the other end made her laugh. "I'll see you tonight Nathan. Have a nice day at work!"

Lita replaced the phone on the hook only to have it ring once she pulled her hand away. She picked it back up and with an exasperated sigh said, "Nathan, I really need to clean my apartment! Get your mind off your dick for just a second!"

"Lita! You floozy! Who are you sleeping with now?!" Serena screeched into the phone.

"Serena? I thought you were someone else. How are you?

"Don't change the subject Lita, who is this Nathan character? Oh wait, what Darien? Lita, is it Nathanial Taylor?"

"How'd you know?"

"It was him Darien, do you know him? Tell me everything! What? Oh…"

"Serena, is there a reason you called or were you just going to talk to someone else the whole time….wait a minute! Are you with Darien Shields?!!"

"Hold on a sec Lita. No Darien! I want to go home not your boring office! I'm tired! Sorry Lita, yea I'm with Darien. I had a bit of a run in with David and Darien saved me. Aww, who's my knight in shining armor?"

Lita rolled her eyes but sat back down. This was amazing news! "Serena, where are you staying?"

"Ow Darien, I was just kidding! Geez, um I'm going to Darien's house, he demands I live with him. Ow! Damnit, stop it Darien! I hate being pinched!"

"Cool. Well call me soon so we can hang out and talk. There is so much going on!"

"I'll definitely give you a call Lita, tell Amy I said hi."

"Okay bye Serena."

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Serena rubbed her sore arm and gave Darien an angry glare. He flashed a smile at her and blew her a kiss. 'Bastard! Who pinches in this day and age anyway?' Serena looked back out the window as the car drove up Darien's driveway. Her new home, for a while at least.

Darien got out of the car once it stopped and opened the door for Serena. Darien nodded to the driver to stay and wait as he walked up the steps to his mansion.

Serena walked inside the mansion and grabbed Darien's hand for comfort. She had been in his home before but she hadn't seen the lower level.

It was beautiful. The marble floor glittered in the morning light and the walls had beautiful paintings which looked to be old. Darien walked her to the large stairway and she glided her hand over the smooth wood. There was red carpet leading up the stairs that looked so soft that she just wanted to take her shoes off and curl her toes in it. When they got to the second floor Serena trailed after Darien but looked at the beautiful statues that were sitting in various spots in the hallway. Everything looked so clean and opulent. "This place is amazing Darien."

Darien looked back at Serena's face and saw the awe in her eyes. It was nice to see his home from virgin eyes. He didn't even notice the things that Raye put up around the place. He stopped at his bedroom door and turned to Serena.

"I have to go to work but go to bed because I'm sure you need the rest. I'll be back this evening but if you get up before I return, DON'T leave the mansion!"

Serena silently nodded her head. The darkness of Darien's eyes only reinstated his point and she knew what he was afraid of. Lichen's were going to come out of everywhere for retribution. She intertwined her fingers with Darien's and beamed a smile at him. "I'll be fine. You be careful out there."

Darien gave her a soft peck on the lips and released her hands. "I'll be back soon."

Serena walked into Darien's room and felt the exhaustion hit her hard as she eyed the enormous bed. She stripped off her pants and shoes as she ran to the bed and jumped on top. She crawled under the sheets and fell right asleep.

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Darien pulled out his cell phone once he was back in the car and dialed Raye's number. He didn't want Serena home alone.

"Yes?" Raye rubbed the sleep from her eyes but snuggled closer to Jeremiah.

"Raye, I need you to go back to the mansion before noon and stay there until I get home from the office."

"Darien? Did you get Serena?" Raye sat up and stretched her arms over her head.

"Yes she's at the mansion. I need you there with her; I don't want her there alone."

Jeremiah pulled Raye back down on the bed and placed a kiss to her shoulder. He silently mouthed what's wrong and got an eye roll and Raye mouthing Darien back. He lost interest and threw his arm over her stomach and closed his eyes.

"I'm going to be busy today Darien, can't you stay with her?" Raye glided her fingers over Jeremiah's arm and shut her eyes as well.

Darien's anger was starting to bubble over. "Raye, I'm not going to fucking ask you again! Get your worthless ass up and get home, NOW!"

Raye bolted upright in bed and swung her legs to the side of the bed. "Okay, I'm going!" She heard a click and hung up the phone. She got out of bed and looked back at Jeremiah who was desperately trying not to laugh out loud. Raye gave him the finger and searched for her clothes.

Jeremiah coughed to rid himself of the giggles and sat up in bed. "Where you headed?"

Raye gave up looking and pulled open Jeremiah's dresser and pulled out some sweatpants and a shirt. "You know full well where I'm going you dick! Stupid Darien…."

With a sigh, Jeremiah got up as well and sauntered over to Raye and placed a kiss on the top of her head. He avoided her back hand and walked to the bathroom. "I should be getting to work anyway. See you tonight?"

"Fuck you Jeremiah! I'm staying home tonight."

With that said Raye walked out of Jeremiah's bedroom and out of the house. 'Stupid fucking men! They are always trying to boss you around!' Raye hopped in her car and sped down the driveway. She wasn't in the mood to baby-sit anyone, let along Serena. She didn't know what it was but they always got into the worst arguments that led Raye to bare her teeth and Serena to grab the nearest piece of anything she could stab Raye with.

Raye pulled into her driveway and walked into the large mansion. She walked right to her bedroom and removed her clothes. After grabbing matching bra and underwear, Raye walked into the bathroom and into the shower.

Once out of the shower, Raye pulled on her under things and her robe. She walked out of her room and made her rounds to all the guest rooms to find Serena. She was no where to be found. 'Damnit! Now I have to look for her?! Raye stood outside the last empty guest room and took a sniff of the air. The faint smell of earth was coming from down the hall. Raye followed the smell and tried to sense where Serena was in the house.

Raye stood outside Darien's bedroom and cursed herself an idiot for not looking there first. Darien, being the possessive bastard he was, would have Serena no other place then his bedroom. Raye walked in without knocking and strolled over to the bed. Serena was lying on her back with one arm above her head and the other lying across her stomach. The black sheets were puddle at her midriff and tangled a bit at her legs. A naughty glint came into Raye's eye and a devilish smile crept across her face.

"GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE!"

Serena jumped off the bed and crouched in a fighting stance on the floor. Her eyes could barely focus and but she could hear a female laugh. She relaxed and sat down on her butt. She rubbed the sleep from her eyes and looked around the room. Serena spotted Raye holding her stomach and laughing loudly. With a growl, Serena got up and crawled back onto the bed. "What the hell do you want Raye?"

Raye rubbed the tears from her eyes and released a couple more giggles. "Well, Darien asked me to keep you company today and what better way to bond with my new sister then to go shopping!!"

Serena grabbed the covers and pulled them over her head. "No thanks Raye, I'm sleepy."

Raye put her hands on her hips and glared at the sheet and the girl underneath. "Serena! I want to go shopping damnit and your coming with me." A thought struck her and she pulled the sheet off Serena's head. "We can get Darien's credit card. We don't need to spend our own money!!!"

Serena contemplated this. "No, still not interested." She pulled the blanket back over her head and turned her back to Raye.

Raye wasted no time in pulled the sheet hard and throwing it to the floor. She stood up on the bed and looked down at a squirming Serena who was trying desperately to grab at the blanket on the floor. "Serena! We're going shopping and I don't give a damn what you say! You can't be gallivanting about with Darien wearing all black jeans and shirts! I won't hear of it!"

Serena sat up and crossed her arms over her chest. "I'll have you know, I own only 1 pair of black pants and a pair of blue jeans. I also have a gray shirt, so there!" Serena finished her statement by childishly sticking out her tongue.

Raye, enjoying the challenge, hopped off the bed and grabbed Serena's bag. She looked inside and gave a snort of disgust. "Are you kidding me? Serena! You have three black shirts, two pairs of pants, and a handful of under things and socks. How do you live?"

Serena got off the bed and grabbed at her bag and held it to her stomach possessively. "I don't need a closet full of shit I don't wear Raye, I'm fine with what I have."

Raye decided to use a different tact. "Okay, that's your choice but like it or not, your going to be living here now and going out with Darien and me. You need more then 2 outfits. C'mon Serena! Every girl likes to shop for things!"

Serena thought about it and knew that Raye was right. Darien wasn't going to let her go anytime soon so she minus well enjoy her time here. With a sigh, she fell back onto the bed. "Fine."

Raye jumped in the air and grabbed Serena's arms to pull her up. "Excellent! Get in the shower; we'll leave in 20 minutes!" With that said, Raye walked out of the room to get changed.

Serena looked longingly at the bed and slid her hand over the soft sheets. She slowly walked to the bathroom for her shower.

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Darien tapped his pen idly onto a form he should have been reading. Frederick wanted a meeting ASAP. Darien had suggested he come to the office tonight when no one would be around, in case things got out of hand.

There was a hard knock on the door and, without thinking, Darien called whoever it was into his office. In skipped Raye with Serena walking coolly behind her. Raye hopped onto Darien's desk and beamed a smile at Darien.

Serena walked over to one of the plush seats and sat down.

"Brother dear, Serena needs to ask you something."

Serena whipped her head up and stared at Raye. She didn't want to ask Darien for his credit card. Raye gave her a supportive nod and she looked at Darien with big eyes. She stood up and walked to the front of Darien's desk. She idly traced circles with her finger on his desk. "Well…um…Darien…."

Darien knew full well why they were here. Raye came to his office for two things, to talk gossip or ask for an increase in her monthly allowance. He found it adorable that Serena's cheeks had reddened and she was speaking in only fragments. He placed his elbows on his desk and placed his head in his hands staring into her eyes, a small smile on his handsome face.

If it was possible, Serena's face grew more crimson. 'Damn him for being so attractive'. She shifted her eyes to his desk again and cleared her throat. "So, yea, Darien I don't have much money, well if I'm going to be honest, I don't have any and Raye and I wanted to go shopping…..so….can I borrow your credit card?" Serena couldn't have felt more embarrassed and shot Raye and mean look that earned her a chuckle.

Darien could barely hold back his own laugh as Serena had yet to look back into his eyes. "Raye, would you mind leaving me and Serena alone for a minute?"

"Sure. Serena, I'll be outside."

Serena gave Raye a pleading look to stay but she turned and walked out of the office. Serena looked back at Darien. "It's okay for you to say no Darien. I know it's asking for a lot since we haven't known each other long." Serena shuffled her feet and felt like a kid asking her parents for money for candy.

Darien could contain his laugh no longer and let it flow out. He pulled out his wallet and took out a black credit card and held it out for Serena. "It's refreshing to see someone Raye hangs out with not have a streak of greed. Take the card and enjoy yourself."

Serena hesitantly grabbed the card and placed it in her pocket. She looked into Darien's eyes and smiled. She leaned down and gave him a soft kiss. "Thanks Darien. I promise I won't let Raye corrupt me too much!"

Darien stood up and wrapped his arms around Serena's small body. He closed his eyes and inhaled her scent.

Serena pulled back a bit and placed her hands on Darien's cheeks and looked deep in his eyes. "Is something wrong Darien?" She always loved hugs but this one seemed like he was troubled over something and just wanted to forget.

Darien placed a kiss on the tip of Serena's nose and brushed her bangs aside to kiss her forehead. "I'm fine." He released her and sat back down to his paperwork. "So where are you and Raye headed?"

"I have no idea, I don't really know New York shopping that well, or at all. When are you coming home today?"

"Probably not till late, don't wait up." Darien gave her a quick smile and Serena returned it. She walked out of his office and joined Raye.

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Serena's brain was still trying to process the large amount of clothes that Raye had talked her into getting. The said clothes were piled in carrier bags at her feet that seemed to encircle her. She bought shirts, pants, skirts, dresses, shirts and plenty of shoes. Serena had never owned this many clothes in her entire life and nothing of this high quality. Her mother had made her clothes when she was alive and when Serena went on her own, she bought or stole the clothes she wore.

Serena picked up some of the bags and looked inside. Oh yea, and Raye had made her buy a bunch of lingerie just so Serena could "take that frown off Darien's face for a while". Her cheeks had gone beet red but she had picked out a few little things, just in case…..

After placing all the bags into the closet, Serena changed into a night shirt and walked down to Raye's room. She was placing all of her many bags into her closet and was also talking on her cell phone.

"No Jeremiah, I'm not coming over. Because! I'm hanging out and getting to know my new sister. Good lord, you act like I'm never going to see you again. Fine! I'll come over late tonight, if I feel like it. What are you? A 5-year old?! Bye!!" Raye violently closed her cell phone and turned to her bedroom door. Serena was standing there with a confused look on her face.

"You could have gone out Raye. I don't need a babysitter."

Raye threw her phone on her bed and walked to Serena. She linked arms with her and they left her bedroom. "Serena. I value my life a lot. I value it so much that I don't want to die again, especially by Darien's hands when he finds out that I left you alone. Besides, we do need to get to know each other."

"I doubt that Darien would kill you…"

"You obviously don't know him to well. Anyway! It's movie night! Let's pretend were human and watch some good action movies and eat popcorn."

Serena smiled at Raye and they walked to the home theater in the mansion.

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Darien looked out the window in his office. It was nearing midnight and Frederick had yet to show up. Darien looked back at his desk and thought about Serena. Frederick would want her killed and that was obviously out of the question. If the roles had been reversed and Frederick had killed Zachary, he would have the girl in the middle killed. But he didn't want to think about that.

Darien turned back to the window and looked down at the people walking about.

"Thinking about your next meal?"

"Actually I am since you decided to take your time getting here." Darien turned to Frederick who was seated in one of the plush chairs in front of Darien's desk. He strolled over to his own chair and sat down. "What can I do for you Frederick?"

"Oh, I'm sure you have an idea of what I'm here for and what I want. Where's the girl?"

"Around. What do you want with her?"

"Look, Darien, let's not beat around the bush. I think I'm being very understanding since I'm not going to have you killed. Just give me the girl and we can put behind us that you killed one of my best men."

"He kidnapped that girl."

"And? Did I miss you being declared a saint? This is done all the time and since when do you sympathize with a human who is not only a lichan hunter but kills vampires as well!" Frederick's anger was growing quickly.

Darien tisked and brushed his hair from his forehead. "Small details."

"Details?! What the hell is the matter with you? Why the fuck did you get involved in the first place? I don't see you as the gallant rescuer."

"She's my mate." Darien said it simply and looked at the changing expression on Frederick's face. He smiled and folded his hands together and leaned on his desk. "Frederick. How long have we known each other? Years! I don't see the big problem here."

"Don't fucking patronize me Darien! You know full well what the fucking problem is! What the fuck would you do if I up and killed one of your men for the sake of one human slut?!"

Darien continued to stay calm but his eyes took on a darker shade. "Watch what you say Frederick."

"Then what the hell would you do Darien, please. Enlighten me."

"I'll probably be doing the same thing your doing. But since were not in that situation, let's get to the facts. Richard and David kidnapped my mate and kept her hostage. He had it coming."

Frederick heaved a heavy sigh and rubbed his temples. This wasn't going how he wanted at all. "Darien, I can't let this go unpunished. I have an entire race to think about who don't give a damn who this girl belonged to. You killed an important man in the Lichan world."

"I understand that Darien but I'm not giving up Serena."

"Serena's her name. I won't go into the list of those she's killed that want retribution but I would be careful Darien. One minute on the streets alone, and I won't be able to do anything. You've started something big here and I can only say this is going to have major repercussions. If I don't leave here with Serena or your head, there is going to be a battle ahead of us." Frederick was hoping that Darien would relent upon hearing about the war that was coming but his expression didn't flinch.

"Make the best man win then."

Frederick said nothing and silently left the office.

Darien looked at the empty seat that Frederick had sat in. This wasn't going to be good. He needed to inform the others. Darien grabbed his briefcase and left his office.

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Serena stirred in her seat and stretched her arms above her head. She looked over at Raye who was sound asleep. Serena grabbed a blanket, covered her and walked out of the room.

She walked to Darien's room, after looked into many doors along the way, and saw him standing on the balcony. She would have thought that he would tell her when he came home. She looked over at the clock on the nightstand. 2:14.

Serena walked outside and stood next to Darien. He hadn't flinched when she walked out and she peeked at him from the corner of her eye. He looked troubled. She wrapped her arm around his back and laid her head on his shoulder. "What's wrong Darien?"

Darien stood up and shifted Serena so she stood in front of him. He touched his forehead to hers and looked deep into her eyes. They were so beautiful, her eyes. They were a crystal clear blue that held so much emotion as she looked at him. "I'm just tired."

Serena placed a kiss to Darien's lips. Soft at first but quickly turned more passionate once she glided her tongue over his lips.

To say that he was shocked at her boldness would be an understatement. And at the moment he was too enthralled by the woman in his arms who was lightly tracing his sharp teeth with her tongue.

Since when was she the aggressive one? Serena decided not to think about it and just feel. She placed her hands on the sides of his face and put all her feelings into the kiss. Her whole body was tingling and warmth had set in between her legs. She pulled back from the kiss and looked into Darien's eyes.

"I guess you're not tired." Darien nuzzled Serena's neck and placed a kiss on the soft skin.

"Well I did just take a nap. I don't think Raye watched the movie either." Serena exposed more of her neck to Darien and began to unbutton his work shirt.

Darien hoisted Serena up and carried her back into his room. She successfully unbuttoned his shirt and ripped it from his body. Serena rained kisses across his chest and neck moving back to his lips. She wrapped her arms and legs around him like a vice as he laid her back on the bed.

Darien could take it no longer. He grabbed Serena's night shirt from the front and roughly ripped it from her body. She was clad in only a pair of underwear and that she quickly took off herself.

Serena sat up and pushed Darien back so that he was standing. She quickly unbuckled his belt and pulled his pants and boxers off. She wanted him and she wanted him now!

Somehow, Darien thought their first time together wouldn't be so rushed and desperate but he could hardly hold himself back from the little minx beneath him. The soft whimpers and moans she was emitting were driving him crazy. He took a deep breath and glided his hands over her pert breasts. They stood at attention for him and he moved his mouth to one breast while light massaging the other.

Serena was in heaven. She tangled her hands into Darien's hair and held on as the heat in her body seemed to rise higher and higher. A thought crossed her mind and she grabbed hold of it. She pulled Darien's mouth from his treat and he kissed his way back to her mouth. "What is it?" He asked between kisses.

"Darien, I want you, you know I do. But…" Serena could hardly think and it wasn't helping that Darien was kissing her sensitive throat. She released a sigh of contentment.

Darien smiled against her skin and stopped his torture. He rested his arms on either side of her head and look into her eyes. "What?"

"Darien. I'm a virgin." Serena didn't know what he would think but she knew she was thoroughly embarrassed. She looked down and felt like such a child. He must think she was crazy, kissing him and ripping his clothes when she didn't even have the experience. He must have had tons of other girls who were much better then her. That must be why he was smiling at her.

Darien watched her emotions play all over her face and wanted to laugh out loud. Knowing she was embarrassed he restrained himself and kissed the tip of her nose. "Serena, if you don't want to do this, that's fine."

Serena looked up at Darien. "It's not that. I just don't want you to get your hopes up. I don't really know what I'm doing."

Darien nuzzled her throat once again and scraped his teeth against her skin. Her breath hitched. "I think you'll get the hang of it."

Serena couldn't think. She slid her hands down his back and released a long moan as he bit into her skin and drank her blood.

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Phew! I hope you guys likey! Once again, I wrote an extended Darien/Serena sex scene so if you would like to read it, shoot me an e-mail and it's yours! It might take me a couple days to get back to you though. Okay, let's do this, e-mail me and I will hopefully get it to you by the middle of next week. I'm still editing it. Till next time. And I have no idea when next time will be but I'll do my best to not take forever!

ElysianJude: batgrlforever yahoo . com (I left gaps because when I put the address all together, it doesn't show up here. I've tried to post my e-mail before).