Chapter 17
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The Beach
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Serena walked down the steps the next morning wearing a red shirt and white shorts, the red flag around her head like a bandana. She smiled at the guys sitting around the kitchen table. She high-fived Wufei and sat down next to Trowa. "Morning guys."
"Morning." They answered. "Wasn't yesterday fun?" and she smiled. "It would have been more fun if I stayed in the game longer." Muttered Duo. "Well you could have Duo but you were a coward and didn't even attempt to fight Serena." Said Heero. Duo pouted and went silent.
"Now now Hee-chan, don't be so mean to my D-chan." Heero just humphed and crossed his arms over his chest. Serena got up and made herself an omelet and sat back down with a glass of orange juice.
Just then Sammy crashed in through the door. "Serena!" and he jumped on her lap and hugged her. "You came back." She hugged him back. "Of course I did tiger. I would never leave you." She moved Sammy into a more comfortable position and ate her breakfast, feeding some to Sammy as well.
"Well, time for school for you Sam." Sammy pouted. "Do I have to?" "Yes young man. Now scoot." She patted his tush and he jumped off her lap and went to get his backpack. He came back with it on his back and grabbed his lunchbox. "I had so much fun yesterday. Rashid taught me how to play a game from his homeland!"
"Really? That's great Sam." Smiled Serena. "Now get out of here. Rashid will take you to school today and pick you up ok?" "Yeah!" and he was gone and you hear the front door slam behind him.
Serena settled back in her chair and yawned. "I just feel like lazing around today. What can we do that you don't need too much energy for?" The pilots looked at each other.
"Well there is the beach on the other side of town." Said Quatre. "The beach?! Great. I'll go get ready. You should do the same." And she left the kitchen to change into a bathing suit.
Heero and Wufei sighed and glared at Quatre. He just shrugged and left to change as well. Duo following behind. Wufei and Heero both stood up and walked to their rooms to change too, although reluctantly.
Serena put on a silver bikini and wrapped a see through sarong around her hips and pulled a jacket on to cover herself. She filled a bag with a book, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a towel. She lastly slipped white sandals on her feet.
She walked down the stairs and into the living room. She was the first one there so she sat down and waited.
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Duo was pulling on black trunks and a white shirt and black sandals. He placed sunglasses atop his head and sunscreen across his nose. He looked in the mirror and flexed his muscles. "Yeah, you've got it." And he went down stairs.
When he saw Serena he stopped in his tracks, his purplish colored eyes wide. Whoa, was all he could think. He bounded down the rest of the stairs and plopped down next to Serena.
She smiled at him. "Looking good Duo." And she laughed. He only nodded and they went silent as they waited for the others.
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Quatre was pulling on light blue trunks and a white shirt and also black sandals. He placed his blue tinted sunglasses on his head and went downstairs.
He saw Duo sitting next to Serena and his eyes narrowed slightly. He stopped at that. He never got like this before. He shrugged it off and sat on the other side of Serena. "Hey Serena." "Hello Q-chan."
Quatre blushed slightly and got comfortable.
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Trowa dressed in orange trunks and a white shirt and black sandals. He stepped up to the mirror and looked at his pale skin. He thought of Heero who was nice and tan. He sighed. Maybe he would try and get a tan. He walked down the stairs.
He stopped when he saw Serena surrounded by Quatre and Duo. His face remained a mask but inside it was all a jumble of emotions. He shook his head as he walked into the living room and sat in a chair on a corner of the room. "Hey Trow-chan"
Trowa looked up at that and saw Serena smiling at him and h is cheeks tinged a light red before it immediately disappeared. He nodded to her but stayed quiet.
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Wufei stepped into a pair of red trunks and a black shirt and black sandals. He ran a hand through his unbounded hair. He never thought that he would like having it out but it felt good. His scalp no longer hurt. He looked at himself in the mirror as he ran his fingers through his hair.
Serena was right about a lot of things. Like when she stood up in the middle of that Peacecraft's lecture. Wufei smirked. Serena showed her. It was nice to actually see a woman with many talents. From cooking, to important issues, to fighting.
Wufei placed sunglasses on his head and walked downstairs. When he got to the living room he was already scowling. They were to close for his liking.
Serena looked up at him and brightened. "Fei-chan!" Wufei got a little comfort out of that. He sat down on another couch and waited for Heero.
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Heero was looking through his closet. He never really had use for a pair of trunks. He searched down into the piles of clothes and came back with a pair of green trunks. These would have to do.
He stepped into them and pulled on a black shirt. He looked for sandals but realized his didn't own a pair. He shrugged and pulled on his sneakers without the socks. He found an old pair of sunglasses and hooked them onto his shirt and walked out of his room, closing the door behind him.
He walked leisurely down the steps in no real hurry but when he saw exactly where Serena was sitting in respect with the other guys he quickened his pace just slightly. He sat next to Wufei.
"Well finally everyone is here. Quatre do you think your guys can pack us a lunch, get us a beach umbrella, and a big blanket?" asked Serena. "Sure Serena." And Quatre got up and disappeared around a corner. They all waited.
After about fifteen minutes they heard a beep. Serena perked up and ran to the front door.
She opened the door and her eyes widened. "Wow." Was all she uttered. Quatre had pulled up in a sleek, silver convertible.
She leaped off the steps with her bag in hand. "I have shot gun." And she got into the front of the car.
The others came out as well. "There isn't enough room back here for all of us." Stated Trowa.
Serena turned to him. "You can sit up here in between Quatre and me." Trowa shrugged but was pleased. Serena got out of the car to let Trowa in then climbed back in and closed the door.
"Let's go!" Quatre turned the car on and they drove off to the beach.
While they were driving down the street to the beach Serena turned around and started talking to Wufei, who was right behind her, in Chinese. "This is so great that we can talk to each other without anyone else knowing what we're talking about. I say we play some tricks on the other guys."
"A trick?" he asked. "Yeah. I don't know what yet but I'll think of something."
Serena turned back around and gazed out the window at the scenery. She lowered her lashes as the wind blew in her hair.
They finally arrived at the beach. Serena squealed. "Wow!" She vaulted over the side of the car and ran down the beach, her hair and bag trailing behind her.
The pilots looked after her. "Aren't you even going to help?" Duo yelled after her. "Nope!" and she laughed as she ran into the ocean the water spraying at her bare legs.
She ran to an empty spot and sat done, saving it for them. She pulled off her jacket and laid it beside her. She grabbed her bag and put it in her lap and rummaged around in it and found her sunglasses and put them on.
The other walked over loaded down with the beach umbrella, blanket, and some chairs. They set everything up and collapses on the blanket. Serena stood up and sat in one of the chairs and relaxed.
Duo was teasing Wufei about something so Wufei got up and started chasing Duo all over the beach.
A little while later Quatre and then Trowa got up, took off their shirts and walked towards the water.
Serena and Heero the only ones left. Serena stretches out and worked on her tan. Soon she had fallen asleep.
Heero watches her silently. She was so beautiful. He pulled his knees to his chest and rests his chin on his knees, just watching her.
She moved slightly and scratched at her arm and Heero noticed she was getting a little red. He stood and walked to her.
"Serena?" he touched her lightly to wake her. "Serena?" he moved her again.
"Hmmmm.." she opened her eyes and her blue eyes met Heero's "Hee-chan?" she whispered. Heero licked his lips. "Serena I think you need to put your sunscreen on. You're getting red."
"Oh!" she sat up and reached into her bag and pulled out the sunscreen. He rubbed it along her arms and legs and on her face then tried to get her back.
"Ummm. I'm sorry to impose Hee-chan but can you get my back?"
Heero blushed. "I guess." He took the bottle and put some in his hands and rubbed it together to make it warm. Serena moved and sat in front of him. She moved her hair over her shoulder and out of his way.
Heero blushed more and had a little trouble breathing. He placed his hands on her back and rubbed it into her skin.
Serena smiled and relaxed against him. Heero let his hands move up and down her exposed back. He reached over her and grabbed the bottle to put more in his hands. He didn't want to stop. He hands trailed lightly over her hand and slightly on her arms.
Serena shivered even though it was warm out. What was this feeling? Emotions were supposed to be for the weak. She knew she was kind of emotional, but nothing like this that just snuck up on her.
She licked her lips and closed her eyes, tilting her head back. Heero quickly looked at her, he lowered his head slightly and inhaled her scent of lavender. He was about to go against everything he hand learned and succumb to his emotions when Duo called out to them.
They both sighed at the same time. This was the second time Duo ruined something that could have started between them. The Fates were cruel. It was almost as if Duo was doing it on purpose.
They quickly moved away from each other before the others came upon them. Serena rubbed in the sunscreen that was still on her. She smiled.
She stood up and took off her sarong. Then she ran to the ocean and dived in and started doing laps. The other looked at each other and Trowa, Quatre, and Duo ran after her while Wufei and Heero stayed where they were.
Serena smiled. This was what she was used to. The invigorating feeling of knowing she was strong and could brave the huge waves and preserver. She then went under water to swim.
The three others were swimming some ways off as Serena was being pulled with the undertow but she was a good swimming and was fine.
Heero looked on silently as did Wufei. Serena surfaced and waved to everyone then went on swimming.
After a while Quatre and Duo left the water to sit in the vacant chairs. Trowa was still swimming around.
Suddenly something griped at Serena's heart and she had trouble breathing and she slipped under water, unconscious.
Heero, who was watching her shot up and bounded into the water not even bothering to pull off his shirt. Wufei followed behind him.
Trowa watched as the two pilots jumped into the water and followed their gaze and realized that Serena was nowhere to be seen. He swam as fast as he could to go help.
Trowa got there first and dived, but after several minutes couldn't find her. Soon Wufei and Heero got there and scouted the area.
Quatre and Duo were standing at the water's edge watching, scared.
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Serena looked around. What was she doing on the beach? She was just swimming far from shore. She turned her head and saw a blue haired girl running up to her with three others behind her.
"Serena! Come on, let's go swim." Said the girl. Who was she? And the others? The blue haired girl grabbed her arm. "Come on Serena. The water is fine."
But I don't want to go into the water. I want to stay here and get a tan and scope out the guys."
A black haired girl pushed her way forward. "What is wrong with you Serena? Do you always think about guys? There are more to things in life. Grow up!" she yelled. The others only nodded. "What are you talking about guys? You know Lita and Mina can be just as bad or even worse than me when it comes to guys. I just don't feel like swimming right now. I'm not feeling all to well. I have this funny feeling that something is wrong and its making me ill."
The others disregarded her attempt to tell them she was sick and homed in on her accusation. "How can you accuse us of being low like you? We are nothing like you! Your weak and childish and useless!" yelled Mina.
Serena's eyes widened. "What is the matter with you guys? Why are you acting this way?" "For once Serena why don't you shut up?" asked Lita. "I think you guys need some help or something." "We aren't the ones who need help Serena. You are." Said the blue haired one. They all turned to leave but Serena reached forward and grabbed the black haired ones arm. She turned back to Serena. "Let go of me!" and she slapped Serena across the cheek.
Serena stumbled back and collapsed on the ground. It turned out she really was sick and needed to go to the hospital. And a couple days later the battle began and the friends she thought she had turned against her and they were all ultimately killed in the end.
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Serena shook her head slightly still not fully awake.
Heero turned as he felt the vibration. He dived under the water and saw Serena's mass of hair flowing in the tide. He grabbed for her and held her tight as he surfaced with her. He breathed deeply and rushed Serena to shore.
Wufei and Trowa followed quickly.
Heero laid Serena down and started doing CPR on her. She spit up a lot of sea water and moaned. Her eyes fluttered open and looked around, not really seeing the guys there. "Am I alive?" she whispered. Heero nodded. "Oh yes you are and thank goodness for that." He cradled her in his arms and rocked her gently. He then stood and walked to the car. He wanted to get her back to the mansion as soon as possible. What was up with her always having these black outs?
The others packed everything up and made their way to the car and stored everything in the trunk.
Serena sat in Heero's lap in the front seat because he wasn't about to relinquish her until he knew she was going to be all right.
Serena laid her head on Heero's chest and thought about her dream or vision or whatever. She couldn't remember the names but she certainly could remember the words they said. She was not childish or useless. And she definitely was not weak. Was her dream even right? The person they were talking to didn't sound like her at all. If they had slapped her she would have beaten their asses. No it had to be wrong. But then why did it feel so familiar?
She settled comfortably in Heero's lap and thought some more. If she ever saw those girls again she'd show them who was weak. Her blue eyes turned steely. No more showing your emotions. Stay in control. She would become like her hero Heero Yuy. She must.
She closed her eyes and fell asleep, exhausted.
Heero looked down at her and gently moved her bangs away from her face. He saw the scratch the she received from that jerk in the park. If he ever saw them again there would be hell to pay. He then noticed some new scratches on her face, probably from the underwater shells and plants. The poor girl. She's been through so much in her life. He sighed and curled her close to his body.
They arrived at the mansion a couple of minutes later and Heero put Serena up in her room to sleep off her ordeal.
The pilots adjourned to the kitchen and sat there, no one feeling like eating at the moment. Duo sighed.
"What is up with her? We all know that it had nothing to do with the current, she's a strong swimmer. So what was that all about?" asked Duo. The others just shrugged. "I have no idea." Whispered Quatre.
They went quiet and all looked upwards and towards Serena's room where she was sleeping.
A couple hours later the front door opened and Sammy appeared. He looked around. "Where is Serena?" he asked.
"She's up stairs resting. So please leave her alone Sam." Said Heero. Sammy nodded and walked to the table, where Duo picked him up and placed him in his lap.
They all stayed like that, thinking to themselves when it started to get dark and Sammy was stifling a yawn. Duo looked down at him. "Ok Sam, time for bed." Duo stood up and walked with Sammy to his room and tucked him in.
He then left Sammy's room and went into his own yawning all the way.
The other G-boys adjourned as well and went to their respective rooms to get some sleep.
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Serena tossed and turned in her bed. Her last vision haunting her. She was not weak or useless. She moan and shot up, her eyes wide open. She looked around her room and relaxed when she realized she was not lying on the ground at the beach or out in the open on charred land, dead.
She ran her hand through her unbound hair, her body sweaty. She got up out of bed and walked to her own private balcony. "Such a beautiful night." She looked up at the moon. She felt connected to it in some way.
She pulled on a robe and tip toed it out of her room and down the stairs, walking out the back door. She pulled the robe closer around her as the wind picked up.
She had never really had a chance to wander around the garden as she really wanted to. Now was her chance. She walked around the garden aimlessly, inspecting all the different flowers.
She came to the roses and was both drawn and repelled by them. Why was that?
She stepped closer and touched one of the petals, so soft and velvety. Suddenly she felt as if she was shocked.
She saw the rose, not as something to admire but something in which to fear. She saw it streak across the sky and hit at the ground with deadly accuracy.
She gasped and steps back away from it. She heard a noise and turned her senses on alert.
Heero walked out from behind some bushes. "Oh Hee-chan. It is only you." Heero nodded. " I just wanted to make sure you were ok. I heard you get up. I was in the kitchen." Serena nodded. "Well I'm fine."
"That's nice to know but all the same I'm going to stay with you until you're back in your bed. I don't want you to collapses out here." He crossed his arms over his chest and was just standing there.
Serena's eyes narrowed. "I can take care of myself. I've been doing it for about 4 years now. I think I have everything under control!"
Heero raised his eyebrow. "Is that so Serena? Just like this afternoon? I don't think so. You could have drowned."
"Why do you care?!" she yelled. Heero opened his mouth to answer but then closed it again. "Why do I care?" he asked himself out loud. "I don't know." She answered.
He looked up at her, his prussian eyes dark. "You say you aren't weak but then a strong person would ask for help if they really needed it and I have to say Serena, you need help."
Her eyes flashed at him as she stalked to stand in front of him. "I don't need your help Heero!" she yelled. He grabbed her hands as she was about to pound on his chest, almost as if to beat it into him. "Says who?" he whispered.
He caressed her hands softly in his own, as he looked into her blue eyes, so different from his own. "I do." She whispered back. "Hnn." Was all that he uttered before his lips made contact with hers.
They both closed their eyes as they kissed. They simultaneously moved closer to each other as the kiss lengthened. Serena wrapped her arms around his neck and Heero moved his hands to rest on her waist.
Soon they had to come up for air and they gazed at one another, breathing heavily.
Serena licked at her lips, she could taste Heero on them. She touched her lips gently as she stared at him while he was staring back. They were both speechless.
At the same time they turned on each other and walked in different directions to go to their rooms in different wings of the house.
Both their doors clicked shut, not to open again for the rest of the night for fear of running into each other. They both fell asleep thinking about the other, confused.
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Ok That's it. I hope you like.
Serena & Heero: 22
Serena & Wufei: 6
Serena & Trowa: 3
Serena & Duo: 1
Serena & Quatre: 1
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The Beach
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Serena walked down the steps the next morning wearing a red shirt and white shorts, the red flag around her head like a bandana. She smiled at the guys sitting around the kitchen table. She high-fived Wufei and sat down next to Trowa. "Morning guys."
"Morning." They answered. "Wasn't yesterday fun?" and she smiled. "It would have been more fun if I stayed in the game longer." Muttered Duo. "Well you could have Duo but you were a coward and didn't even attempt to fight Serena." Said Heero. Duo pouted and went silent.
"Now now Hee-chan, don't be so mean to my D-chan." Heero just humphed and crossed his arms over his chest. Serena got up and made herself an omelet and sat back down with a glass of orange juice.
Just then Sammy crashed in through the door. "Serena!" and he jumped on her lap and hugged her. "You came back." She hugged him back. "Of course I did tiger. I would never leave you." She moved Sammy into a more comfortable position and ate her breakfast, feeding some to Sammy as well.
"Well, time for school for you Sam." Sammy pouted. "Do I have to?" "Yes young man. Now scoot." She patted his tush and he jumped off her lap and went to get his backpack. He came back with it on his back and grabbed his lunchbox. "I had so much fun yesterday. Rashid taught me how to play a game from his homeland!"
"Really? That's great Sam." Smiled Serena. "Now get out of here. Rashid will take you to school today and pick you up ok?" "Yeah!" and he was gone and you hear the front door slam behind him.
Serena settled back in her chair and yawned. "I just feel like lazing around today. What can we do that you don't need too much energy for?" The pilots looked at each other.
"Well there is the beach on the other side of town." Said Quatre. "The beach?! Great. I'll go get ready. You should do the same." And she left the kitchen to change into a bathing suit.
Heero and Wufei sighed and glared at Quatre. He just shrugged and left to change as well. Duo following behind. Wufei and Heero both stood up and walked to their rooms to change too, although reluctantly.
Serena put on a silver bikini and wrapped a see through sarong around her hips and pulled a jacket on to cover herself. She filled a bag with a book, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a towel. She lastly slipped white sandals on her feet.
She walked down the stairs and into the living room. She was the first one there so she sat down and waited.
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Duo was pulling on black trunks and a white shirt and black sandals. He placed sunglasses atop his head and sunscreen across his nose. He looked in the mirror and flexed his muscles. "Yeah, you've got it." And he went down stairs.
When he saw Serena he stopped in his tracks, his purplish colored eyes wide. Whoa, was all he could think. He bounded down the rest of the stairs and plopped down next to Serena.
She smiled at him. "Looking good Duo." And she laughed. He only nodded and they went silent as they waited for the others.
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Quatre was pulling on light blue trunks and a white shirt and also black sandals. He placed his blue tinted sunglasses on his head and went downstairs.
He saw Duo sitting next to Serena and his eyes narrowed slightly. He stopped at that. He never got like this before. He shrugged it off and sat on the other side of Serena. "Hey Serena." "Hello Q-chan."
Quatre blushed slightly and got comfortable.
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Trowa dressed in orange trunks and a white shirt and black sandals. He stepped up to the mirror and looked at his pale skin. He thought of Heero who was nice and tan. He sighed. Maybe he would try and get a tan. He walked down the stairs.
He stopped when he saw Serena surrounded by Quatre and Duo. His face remained a mask but inside it was all a jumble of emotions. He shook his head as he walked into the living room and sat in a chair on a corner of the room. "Hey Trow-chan"
Trowa looked up at that and saw Serena smiling at him and h is cheeks tinged a light red before it immediately disappeared. He nodded to her but stayed quiet.
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Wufei stepped into a pair of red trunks and a black shirt and black sandals. He ran a hand through his unbounded hair. He never thought that he would like having it out but it felt good. His scalp no longer hurt. He looked at himself in the mirror as he ran his fingers through his hair.
Serena was right about a lot of things. Like when she stood up in the middle of that Peacecraft's lecture. Wufei smirked. Serena showed her. It was nice to actually see a woman with many talents. From cooking, to important issues, to fighting.
Wufei placed sunglasses on his head and walked downstairs. When he got to the living room he was already scowling. They were to close for his liking.
Serena looked up at him and brightened. "Fei-chan!" Wufei got a little comfort out of that. He sat down on another couch and waited for Heero.
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Heero was looking through his closet. He never really had use for a pair of trunks. He searched down into the piles of clothes and came back with a pair of green trunks. These would have to do.
He stepped into them and pulled on a black shirt. He looked for sandals but realized his didn't own a pair. He shrugged and pulled on his sneakers without the socks. He found an old pair of sunglasses and hooked them onto his shirt and walked out of his room, closing the door behind him.
He walked leisurely down the steps in no real hurry but when he saw exactly where Serena was sitting in respect with the other guys he quickened his pace just slightly. He sat next to Wufei.
"Well finally everyone is here. Quatre do you think your guys can pack us a lunch, get us a beach umbrella, and a big blanket?" asked Serena. "Sure Serena." And Quatre got up and disappeared around a corner. They all waited.
After about fifteen minutes they heard a beep. Serena perked up and ran to the front door.
She opened the door and her eyes widened. "Wow." Was all she uttered. Quatre had pulled up in a sleek, silver convertible.
She leaped off the steps with her bag in hand. "I have shot gun." And she got into the front of the car.
The others came out as well. "There isn't enough room back here for all of us." Stated Trowa.
Serena turned to him. "You can sit up here in between Quatre and me." Trowa shrugged but was pleased. Serena got out of the car to let Trowa in then climbed back in and closed the door.
"Let's go!" Quatre turned the car on and they drove off to the beach.
While they were driving down the street to the beach Serena turned around and started talking to Wufei, who was right behind her, in Chinese. "This is so great that we can talk to each other without anyone else knowing what we're talking about. I say we play some tricks on the other guys."
"A trick?" he asked. "Yeah. I don't know what yet but I'll think of something."
Serena turned back around and gazed out the window at the scenery. She lowered her lashes as the wind blew in her hair.
They finally arrived at the beach. Serena squealed. "Wow!" She vaulted over the side of the car and ran down the beach, her hair and bag trailing behind her.
The pilots looked after her. "Aren't you even going to help?" Duo yelled after her. "Nope!" and she laughed as she ran into the ocean the water spraying at her bare legs.
She ran to an empty spot and sat done, saving it for them. She pulled off her jacket and laid it beside her. She grabbed her bag and put it in her lap and rummaged around in it and found her sunglasses and put them on.
The other walked over loaded down with the beach umbrella, blanket, and some chairs. They set everything up and collapses on the blanket. Serena stood up and sat in one of the chairs and relaxed.
Duo was teasing Wufei about something so Wufei got up and started chasing Duo all over the beach.
A little while later Quatre and then Trowa got up, took off their shirts and walked towards the water.
Serena and Heero the only ones left. Serena stretches out and worked on her tan. Soon she had fallen asleep.
Heero watches her silently. She was so beautiful. He pulled his knees to his chest and rests his chin on his knees, just watching her.
She moved slightly and scratched at her arm and Heero noticed she was getting a little red. He stood and walked to her.
"Serena?" he touched her lightly to wake her. "Serena?" he moved her again.
"Hmmmm.." she opened her eyes and her blue eyes met Heero's "Hee-chan?" she whispered. Heero licked his lips. "Serena I think you need to put your sunscreen on. You're getting red."
"Oh!" she sat up and reached into her bag and pulled out the sunscreen. He rubbed it along her arms and legs and on her face then tried to get her back.
"Ummm. I'm sorry to impose Hee-chan but can you get my back?"
Heero blushed. "I guess." He took the bottle and put some in his hands and rubbed it together to make it warm. Serena moved and sat in front of him. She moved her hair over her shoulder and out of his way.
Heero blushed more and had a little trouble breathing. He placed his hands on her back and rubbed it into her skin.
Serena smiled and relaxed against him. Heero let his hands move up and down her exposed back. He reached over her and grabbed the bottle to put more in his hands. He didn't want to stop. He hands trailed lightly over her hand and slightly on her arms.
Serena shivered even though it was warm out. What was this feeling? Emotions were supposed to be for the weak. She knew she was kind of emotional, but nothing like this that just snuck up on her.
She licked her lips and closed her eyes, tilting her head back. Heero quickly looked at her, he lowered his head slightly and inhaled her scent of lavender. He was about to go against everything he hand learned and succumb to his emotions when Duo called out to them.
They both sighed at the same time. This was the second time Duo ruined something that could have started between them. The Fates were cruel. It was almost as if Duo was doing it on purpose.
They quickly moved away from each other before the others came upon them. Serena rubbed in the sunscreen that was still on her. She smiled.
She stood up and took off her sarong. Then she ran to the ocean and dived in and started doing laps. The other looked at each other and Trowa, Quatre, and Duo ran after her while Wufei and Heero stayed where they were.
Serena smiled. This was what she was used to. The invigorating feeling of knowing she was strong and could brave the huge waves and preserver. She then went under water to swim.
The three others were swimming some ways off as Serena was being pulled with the undertow but she was a good swimming and was fine.
Heero looked on silently as did Wufei. Serena surfaced and waved to everyone then went on swimming.
After a while Quatre and Duo left the water to sit in the vacant chairs. Trowa was still swimming around.
Suddenly something griped at Serena's heart and she had trouble breathing and she slipped under water, unconscious.
Heero, who was watching her shot up and bounded into the water not even bothering to pull off his shirt. Wufei followed behind him.
Trowa watched as the two pilots jumped into the water and followed their gaze and realized that Serena was nowhere to be seen. He swam as fast as he could to go help.
Trowa got there first and dived, but after several minutes couldn't find her. Soon Wufei and Heero got there and scouted the area.
Quatre and Duo were standing at the water's edge watching, scared.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Serena's Mind ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Serena looked around. What was she doing on the beach? She was just swimming far from shore. She turned her head and saw a blue haired girl running up to her with three others behind her.
"Serena! Come on, let's go swim." Said the girl. Who was she? And the others? The blue haired girl grabbed her arm. "Come on Serena. The water is fine."
But I don't want to go into the water. I want to stay here and get a tan and scope out the guys."
A black haired girl pushed her way forward. "What is wrong with you Serena? Do you always think about guys? There are more to things in life. Grow up!" she yelled. The others only nodded. "What are you talking about guys? You know Lita and Mina can be just as bad or even worse than me when it comes to guys. I just don't feel like swimming right now. I'm not feeling all to well. I have this funny feeling that something is wrong and its making me ill."
The others disregarded her attempt to tell them she was sick and homed in on her accusation. "How can you accuse us of being low like you? We are nothing like you! Your weak and childish and useless!" yelled Mina.
Serena's eyes widened. "What is the matter with you guys? Why are you acting this way?" "For once Serena why don't you shut up?" asked Lita. "I think you guys need some help or something." "We aren't the ones who need help Serena. You are." Said the blue haired one. They all turned to leave but Serena reached forward and grabbed the black haired ones arm. She turned back to Serena. "Let go of me!" and she slapped Serena across the cheek.
Serena stumbled back and collapsed on the ground. It turned out she really was sick and needed to go to the hospital. And a couple days later the battle began and the friends she thought she had turned against her and they were all ultimately killed in the end.
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Serena shook her head slightly still not fully awake.
Heero turned as he felt the vibration. He dived under the water and saw Serena's mass of hair flowing in the tide. He grabbed for her and held her tight as he surfaced with her. He breathed deeply and rushed Serena to shore.
Wufei and Trowa followed quickly.
Heero laid Serena down and started doing CPR on her. She spit up a lot of sea water and moaned. Her eyes fluttered open and looked around, not really seeing the guys there. "Am I alive?" she whispered. Heero nodded. "Oh yes you are and thank goodness for that." He cradled her in his arms and rocked her gently. He then stood and walked to the car. He wanted to get her back to the mansion as soon as possible. What was up with her always having these black outs?
The others packed everything up and made their way to the car and stored everything in the trunk.
Serena sat in Heero's lap in the front seat because he wasn't about to relinquish her until he knew she was going to be all right.
Serena laid her head on Heero's chest and thought about her dream or vision or whatever. She couldn't remember the names but she certainly could remember the words they said. She was not childish or useless. And she definitely was not weak. Was her dream even right? The person they were talking to didn't sound like her at all. If they had slapped her she would have beaten their asses. No it had to be wrong. But then why did it feel so familiar?
She settled comfortably in Heero's lap and thought some more. If she ever saw those girls again she'd show them who was weak. Her blue eyes turned steely. No more showing your emotions. Stay in control. She would become like her hero Heero Yuy. She must.
She closed her eyes and fell asleep, exhausted.
Heero looked down at her and gently moved her bangs away from her face. He saw the scratch the she received from that jerk in the park. If he ever saw them again there would be hell to pay. He then noticed some new scratches on her face, probably from the underwater shells and plants. The poor girl. She's been through so much in her life. He sighed and curled her close to his body.
They arrived at the mansion a couple of minutes later and Heero put Serena up in her room to sleep off her ordeal.
The pilots adjourned to the kitchen and sat there, no one feeling like eating at the moment. Duo sighed.
"What is up with her? We all know that it had nothing to do with the current, she's a strong swimmer. So what was that all about?" asked Duo. The others just shrugged. "I have no idea." Whispered Quatre.
They went quiet and all looked upwards and towards Serena's room where she was sleeping.
A couple hours later the front door opened and Sammy appeared. He looked around. "Where is Serena?" he asked.
"She's up stairs resting. So please leave her alone Sam." Said Heero. Sammy nodded and walked to the table, where Duo picked him up and placed him in his lap.
They all stayed like that, thinking to themselves when it started to get dark and Sammy was stifling a yawn. Duo looked down at him. "Ok Sam, time for bed." Duo stood up and walked with Sammy to his room and tucked him in.
He then left Sammy's room and went into his own yawning all the way.
The other G-boys adjourned as well and went to their respective rooms to get some sleep.
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Serena tossed and turned in her bed. Her last vision haunting her. She was not weak or useless. She moan and shot up, her eyes wide open. She looked around her room and relaxed when she realized she was not lying on the ground at the beach or out in the open on charred land, dead.
She ran her hand through her unbound hair, her body sweaty. She got up out of bed and walked to her own private balcony. "Such a beautiful night." She looked up at the moon. She felt connected to it in some way.
She pulled on a robe and tip toed it out of her room and down the stairs, walking out the back door. She pulled the robe closer around her as the wind picked up.
She had never really had a chance to wander around the garden as she really wanted to. Now was her chance. She walked around the garden aimlessly, inspecting all the different flowers.
She came to the roses and was both drawn and repelled by them. Why was that?
She stepped closer and touched one of the petals, so soft and velvety. Suddenly she felt as if she was shocked.
She saw the rose, not as something to admire but something in which to fear. She saw it streak across the sky and hit at the ground with deadly accuracy.
She gasped and steps back away from it. She heard a noise and turned her senses on alert.
Heero walked out from behind some bushes. "Oh Hee-chan. It is only you." Heero nodded. " I just wanted to make sure you were ok. I heard you get up. I was in the kitchen." Serena nodded. "Well I'm fine."
"That's nice to know but all the same I'm going to stay with you until you're back in your bed. I don't want you to collapses out here." He crossed his arms over his chest and was just standing there.
Serena's eyes narrowed. "I can take care of myself. I've been doing it for about 4 years now. I think I have everything under control!"
Heero raised his eyebrow. "Is that so Serena? Just like this afternoon? I don't think so. You could have drowned."
"Why do you care?!" she yelled. Heero opened his mouth to answer but then closed it again. "Why do I care?" he asked himself out loud. "I don't know." She answered.
He looked up at her, his prussian eyes dark. "You say you aren't weak but then a strong person would ask for help if they really needed it and I have to say Serena, you need help."
Her eyes flashed at him as she stalked to stand in front of him. "I don't need your help Heero!" she yelled. He grabbed her hands as she was about to pound on his chest, almost as if to beat it into him. "Says who?" he whispered.
He caressed her hands softly in his own, as he looked into her blue eyes, so different from his own. "I do." She whispered back. "Hnn." Was all that he uttered before his lips made contact with hers.
They both closed their eyes as they kissed. They simultaneously moved closer to each other as the kiss lengthened. Serena wrapped her arms around his neck and Heero moved his hands to rest on her waist.
Soon they had to come up for air and they gazed at one another, breathing heavily.
Serena licked at her lips, she could taste Heero on them. She touched her lips gently as she stared at him while he was staring back. They were both speechless.
At the same time they turned on each other and walked in different directions to go to their rooms in different wings of the house.
Both their doors clicked shut, not to open again for the rest of the night for fear of running into each other. They both fell asleep thinking about the other, confused.
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Ok That's it. I hope you like.
Serena & Heero: 22
Serena & Wufei: 6
Serena & Trowa: 3
Serena & Duo: 1
Serena & Quatre: 1