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Chapter 8

Katri walked into the arcade and smiled. It looked as though nothing had changed in the few months that Serena had been missing. She walked up to the counter and waited to see if Andrew was working. She wasn't disappointed, as he came out of the back area and noticed her standing there.

"You're the one who Serena went with almost six months ago." Andrew pointed out. "I am guessing you have some news for me?"

Katri smiled at him. "Yes I do have some news for you. She will be returning to Tokyo in about a month or so. I am here to get things set up and ready for her return and I was hopping you would be able to help me out some."

"Let me inform my sister that I am taking a break and we can talk." Andrew walked back into the back and then came out again moments later. "How is she?"

"She is doing wonderful." Katri sat down at the counter where she could watch the entrance to the arcade closely. "She told us what happened to cause her to be so sad that day. You are the only one who has never hurt her or degraded her. I am sure keeping what you know quiet hasn't been easy."

Andrew shook his head. "At first it wasn't, but then I watched as Darien started dating his new girl friend and it became easier."

Katri raised an eyebrow in surprise. "Girlfriend? What are you talking about?"

"With in four days of Serena being gone he was dating his girl named Akusai. The girls almost beat him to a pulp, but their main focus has been on finding Serena. This girl is completely cruel to everyone and he doesn't even see it. But then he himself has become very cold and uncaring." Andrew paused as he thought for a moment. "Actually now that I think about it, he was becoming cold towards everyone especially Serena just a few weeks prior to their break up."

"Interesting. I will have to look into that issue once Serena is here." Katri looked around for a moment. "Andrew, is the land about two miles north of here still a vacant lot?"

"Yeah, there have been several builders who have attempted to purchase the land over the years, but they are always told that the owner didn't want to sell it. It is some of the best land around here, especially since it over looks the city." Andrew responded as he ran a hand through his hair. "Why would you want to know about that land?"

"It just so happens that I happen to be the one who owns the land. Right now I have a group of construction workers building a wonderful house for Serena to live in once she arrives back in town. Of course there is more to it than that, but that is all you need to know for right now." Katri smiled knowingly at the man.

"So what can I do to help you out?" Andrew asked in confusion.

"What I need you to do is inform the girls, not Darien, that you have heard from Serena and she isn't sure if she wants to come back to Tokyo. She is angry and hurt by what they did all those months ago."

"I'm confused by this. Serena is returning, but they are supposed to think that she isn't coming back? Why?"

"Because, no one will recognize her when she comes back and we want to keep it that way to protect her and do what we will still need to do once we are all here."

"What aren't you telling me?"

"When Serena returns it's to ascend to the throne and become Neo-Queen Serenity and fulfill her destiny."

Authors Note: Happy Halloween! I know this one is short, but the best is yet to come in the next few chapters as the story takes on some very big twists. Enjoy!