Chapter 5

Serena entered her house. Everyone was at the dining table, eating sushi.

On second thought, maybe I should go back outside to Darien, Serena thought. Darien had walked Serena home. He probably wasn't far away from her house. She turned on her heel and took one step before she was caught.

"Hold it!" her mom said. "Why were you late?" Serena turned around. Busted!

"I-I was studying," Serena lied.

Her mother shook her head. "Understandable. Come sit down sweetie."

Serena sat down next to her brother, Sam. He was joyful wolfing down his sushi. How can he eat that slob? she thought. Serena painfully ate her sushi. When she finished, she walked upstairs and into her room where she started making gagging noises and drinking lots of water. When Serena was down being dramatic, she slipped into her pajamas and looked out the window. She only saw her neighbors side of their house. She closed the window and sighed. Serena sat on her bed. She started dozing off until there was scratching at her door.

Serena stood up and opened the door. Luna was standing in front of Serena, staring at her. Serena picked her up and smiled.

"What a cute cat! I think I'll name you...Whiskers!" Serena exclaimed. Luna rolled her eyes.

"Stop playing dumb, Serena. It's me Luna," Luna said.

Serena cocked her head. "Luna? How can you talk..." Serena's face went white. She looked up and then back down at Luna. "Luna. I-I can't believe it. I forgot you!" Serena exclaimed in horror.

"Oh no, this is bad. It must be because you lost your pin. Your forgetting anything having to do with sailor scouts and you being the moon princess," Luna explained.

"I can't forget this. I'll forget the scouts and you and Darien and... just EVERYTHING!" Serena practically screamed.

"Serena, stop screaming. Look why don't you get some rest. I'll try to think of something to do," Luna ordered.

"Your right. Maybe a good night sleep will help me. Goodnight Luna." Serena climbed in to her bed, flicking her light off.

"Goodnight Serena."

The next morning...

Serena's eyes popped open. She climbed out of bed and slipped on her school uniform. In the corner, Luna was sound asleep. She smiled at her cute cat, as she purred softly. Serena walked downstairs and grabbed a bowl of cereal from the counter.

"Thanks Mom. I love cereal." Serena sat down next to her dad. "Morning, Dad," she said through a mouthful or cereal.

Serena's dad nodded at her. "Morning, sweetheart," he said without looking up from his newspaper.

Serena finished her cereal, grabbed her backpack and lunch, and headed to school.

School...

Serena walked through the courtyard and sat down on an empty bench. She took out her notebook and textbook and started getting early on note taking, when her friends walked over and sat down next to her

"Oh my gosh! You can't imagine how hard it was to find you," Mina complained, taking out her nail polish.

Serena gave her a puzzled look. "I'm sorry. Have we met?"

Mina laughed. "Good one, Serena. Pretending to forget us. You don't have to keep it up though."

Serena looked even more confused. "This is not a joke. I can't say we ever met. I think i would've rememb..." Serena slapped her hand on her forehead. "Gosh, I forgot again."

Amy looked up from her textbook, looking puzzled. "You...forgot us? How?"

So for the next couple minutes, Serena explained what had happened from when Luna had scratched on her door, to where they were then.

Lita gave Serena a reassuring pat. "Don't worry. When he comes back, we'll give Mederson what he deserves and get back that pin!" Lita held her fist up, triumphantly.

"Totally. I mean, we wouldn't be here without you, Serena," Rei replied.

Just then, the bell rang and the girls walked to class.

After school...

Serena walked home in a daze after school. Had her friends really meant what they said before school started? Suddenly, Serena bumped into someone. She fell on the ground and rubbed her head.

"Sorry, meatball head," Darien said and helped Serena up. "Wanna come to my place? I was just going to ask you right now." Serena nodded and they headed to Darien's apartment.

Serena and Darien sat on the couch, snuggled up against each other. "I'll probably forget you next," Serena said.

"What do you mean?" Darien asked.

"Well, I mean I'll probably forget about us on the moon and here next." Again, tears started to form in her eyes.

Darien raised Serena's chin. "Hey, don't think like that. We'll get your pin back."

Serena felt her bow on her school uniform. It felt empty and sad. Serena wanted to cry all over, but if she ever wanted to stay strong, she would have to stop feeling self pity. But, Serena thought, why should I? I'm just a normal girl.

Like reading my thoughts, Darien said, "You are not normal. You are an amazing moon princess and sailor moon."

Serena looked at him. "Have the scouts said anything about getting back the pin?" I asked.

Darien scratched the back of his neck. "No, not really." Darien looked to the other side.

Serena narrowed her eyes at him. "Your lying," She slammed in his face. "Tell me Darien. Don't keep secrets from me. You know I don't appreciate it. What have the scouts said?" I pushed.

Darien took a deep breath and looked at me. "You know why I asked you to come here? Because the scouts are trying to retrieve the pin for you."

Serena felt like she had been slapped. Her face scrunched up and she ran to the bathroom and locked herself in.

"Serena, please don't be like that. I didn't mean it that way. Come out, darling," Darien pleaded.

Serena sat against the door and dug her face in her knees. She was hurt that Darien never wanted to hang out with her, just wanted to help the scouts.

Serena's head rose. Help the scouts! Serena rose and unlocked the door. Darien fell onto the bathroom floor. I guess he'd been doing the same! she thought.

"Sorry Darien!" Serena yelled. "I have to help the scouts. Come with me..." Serena held Darien's hand. "Tuxedo Mask."

Darien smiled and they started off, Darien leading the way.

Much running later...

Serena and Darien halted to catch their breath. "I think this is it," Darien said, holding his hand out to a dark alley.

Suddenly, someone started hurdling towards them. The person landed on the ground. Serena gasped.

"Sailor Mars!" Serena exclaimed. She kneeled down and inspected the sailor of fire. "Are you ok? What happened?"

Sailor Mars slowly sat up. "I-I'm ok. Stay here. We've got it all under con- WATCH OUT!"

Serena turned to face the alley again. A big, rusty car was right overhead of her and Sailor Mars. Serena covered her hands over her head.

Hope y'all liked it. Stopped at a perfect part! Please review and thanks for reading. Peace out!

-SailorJupiter11