Someone's watching over me Chapter 8, a sailor moon fanfic

Title: Someone's Watching Over Me

Authors: Reesepbc KouUsagi and Umi Kane

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Disclaimer : Reese and Umi do not own Sailor Moon.

Ch. 8

Serena awoke early next morning to the sound of heavy rain falling outside. Slowly the young women sat up rubbing her eyes as she finally came to rest in a sitting position. Last night seemed a blur. So many crazy things seemed to happen. When did her life go from nice and normal to spinning wildly out of control? She sat there for a few more minutes before pulling herself together. 'Maybe coffee would do be good.' She thought to herself, but just as fast as the thought popped into her head it left. She was not in the mood for anything really. It was one of those days to do nothing but stay in bed, but she knew there was much to be done. Finally pulling herself together Serena decided a shower, and breakfast was just what she needed.

An hour later found Serena curled up on her sofa with a book in hand. She decided all the things she had planned could wait until the next day. Today was a day just for her. She found a note taped upon Michiru's door earlier on explaining she had some errands to run and that she would be back home later on. This gave Serena just enough time to have alone time. She curled up with a random book she pulled off her shelf, and threw herself into it. Serena was trying hard to focus on her book in her hands, but found it hard as she found herself listening intently to the rain outside. She knew that if she remained sitting on her sofa all day she would end up sleeping the day away. That much was a given. Finally giving up on reading and relaxing Serena decided to do something productive, like dishes.

She grabbed her portable stereo out of her room and headed towards the kitchen with Michiru's favorite mix CDs in tow. She was almost half way finished with the dishes from the night before when a song on one of the CDs caught her attention.

"How I wish I could walk through the doors of my mind; Hold memory close at hand, Help me understand the years. How I wish I could choose between Heaven and Hell. How I wish I would save my soul. I'm so cold from fear."

Dropping her sponge Serena backed up slowly until her back was against the counter behind her. Something was different about this particular song. It was as if it was just calling out to her. Something that dwelled in the back of her mind that so desperately wanted out. She found it hard to move, the lyrics reached deep into her heart. Wanting to be heard, refusing to be ignored.

"I guess it's time I run far, far away; find comfort in pain, All pleasure's the same: it just keeps me from trouble. Hides my true shape, like Dorian Gray.

I've heard what they say, but I'm not here for trouble. Far, far away; find comfort in pain. All pleasure's the same: it just keeps me from trouble.

It's more than just words: it's just tears and rain."

All of a sudden like a bolt of electricity, Serena saw many images rush through her mind. She was dancing with someone, the clock stuck midnight and so many emotions came to life at that moment. Then just as quickly, she was sitting in a hospital room holding someone's hand begging them to hang on. She saw her parents crying in the corner, and her friends all standing there with tears streaming down their faces as they watched a doctor pull the plug on a respirator. She then felt her body held in place as she tried to jump at the doctor, but nothing worked. Before she could figure out what was going on she was sitting in the pew of a church with tears streaming down her face. For the first time in her life, she finally felt completely alone.

All of a sudden, she was shifted into the 3rd person view as she watched the Serena in her mind stand and make her way to the front of the church carrying a single white rose. She saw how much pain coursed through her body with every step she took. Something was not right. She could feel it. Something horrible had happened. Moving slowly Serena followed her other self up to the burgundy casket that set in the front of the church. She was terrified as to see who was in there, but curiosity is what drove her. She stopped only when the other Serena fell to her knees screaming and crying. She wanted to run to herself and comfort her, but she knew that was not an option. She could not figure out what would have her so upset and it did not make any sense to her. She found herself unconsciously moving towards the front of the building. She had to know. Nothing could be this horrible, could it? Yet in the blink of an eye Serena's whole world came crashing down around her when her unasked question was answered for her as her eyes fell upon the face of her brother Andrew lying their motionless in the casket. Serena's hands quickly went over her mouth as she screamed out. A piercing scream that no one aside from the angels above would ever hear. Just as fast as the memories began, they ended.

When all was said and done nothing could be heard except for the falling rain outside and a small blond sitting on her kitchen floor crying hysterically into her fragile hands.

Serena felt so terribly lost now. She did not understand what was going on anymore. These thoughts or memories could not be real. She did not remember them ever taking place. Pulling her knees up to her chest Serena just buried her face in her arms and cried more. She never heard the door open and Michiru walk in.

Michiru stood there for a few minutes letting the image in front of her register. Quickly she tossed her belongings to the side as she fell to her knees wrapping her arms around Serena.

"Serena, calm down sweetie. What happened are you ok?" The confused friend asked softly as she held Serena tightly in her arms.

Serena shook her head as she wrapped her arms around Michiru returning the embrace. She was unable to say hardly anything, but one thing did escape her pink lips.

"Andrew."

Michiru could barely hear her, but was certain she had heard Andrew's name. "Serena, what's wrong with Andrew?" She was confused now. What could have possibly happened to have Serena this upset she wondered. Then almost as if on cue, the CD player had repeated itself back to the song that started it all.

All too quickly, Michiru had a good idea of what was going on. This song was the song that Serena picked out to play at Andrew's funeral. It was an inside thing between the two of them. She never really knew the whole story behind the song, and never thought to ask. She just supported her friend when she requested it.

Michiru pulled back enough to brush some of Serena's hair off her face. "Serena we need to talk. I think it's time I tell you something."

Serena brought her tear-stung eyes up to meet those of her friend. She did not like the sound of this. What could Michiru possibly know? "I..I'm fine really. I just heard a sad song is all."

Michiru smiled softly at her friend in her arms, but knew this needed to be done, and fast if her friends were going to be saved. "No Serena, we need to talk. It's time for you to find out something."

Serena began to shake as she listened to Michiru. She had a feeling what she was about to hear would not be good.