Chapter 32
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A Sense of Power
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:Friday:
Serena was in her first class of the day with the pilots surrounding her. She was drawing in her sketchbook again and wasn't paying attention to what the teacher was saying.
"Miss Tsukino? What are you doing?" the teacher suddenly asked.
Serena just kept drawing a picture of her, Sammy, and the pilots. She was so intent on it that her brow was furrowed and she was biting at her lip.
"Miss Tsukino?" the teacher asked again.
Duo leaned over and poked Serena in the side. She glanced up and met the eyes of their teacher, who had her hands on her hips and was glaring.
"Yes?"asked Serena.
"What are you doing?" Everybody in the classroom got quiet as they watched.
"I'm sketching." Serena stated.
The teacher humphed, "What did I say about that on the first day you were here? I'm afraid that I'm going to have to give you a detention for your insubordinate behavior." The teacher smirked. She loved getting students into trouble. The wonders of teaching. She started to turn back to finish her lesson when she heard a cold, regal voice.
"No, you don't have to do that you old battle-ax."
There was a collective gasp as everyone stared at Serena then looked to see what the teacher would do.
"That's it. That will be two detentions for you young lady."
"I said no." stated Serena, her eyes growing cold and flashing deep blue.
The pilots watched her closely in case she fainted.
"What was that?" The teacher turned back to look at Serena.
"I will repeat myself once more before I lose my patience. I will not serve detention with you, you old stinking battle-ax. I deserve better treatment." Serena smirked and leaned back in her chair.
"We'll see about that." But the teacher's voice was quavering.
The whole class stared at Serena. No one ever had the nerve to talk to that particular teacher like that. They gazed at her in wonder. She was so regal and she seemed to be glowing.
Heero's eyes glazed over as he looked at her. She was so beautiful.
The other pilots were thinking the same.
*
Later that day when they were heading home Relena stopped them before they could leave the school.
She took Heero's arm and pulled him away from the rest of the group. She shot a glance at Serena before turning her back on her.
Serena frowned at her but kept her distance and wrapped her arm around Trowa's arm.
Heero shot them a look and saw how Serena was hanging on Trowa and his gaze narrowed. He turned back to Relena. "Yes?" he asked with his usual monotone voice.
Relena shot Serena another look the leaned close to Heero, whispering. "I've heard some things about your friend." She moved closer to Heero.
"So?"
"Aren't you concerned for your safety? She was seen in the gym glowing and then she talked back to her teacher. What kind of student is she?"
Heero shrugged and moved to go back to his friends, but Relena restrained him. "I think I'm going to throw her out. This school is prided on well- behaved students, not troublemakers.
Heero whipped around and stared at her hard. "You will not throw Serena out of here or I swear to God I don't know what I'll do to you."
Relena's eyes widened. " I run this school. I can do as I please." She protested.
"You do not what the Gundum Pilots to be your enemy." He stated.
She gulped. She shot a look at Serena. The stupid bitch is ruining everything.
Serena stopped what she was doing and turned to Relena and gave her the best death glare she could muster. She stomped up to Relena and slapped her, leaving a red print on her cheek. "Nobody ever calls me a stupid bitch and gets away with it."
The pilots and Relena stared at her.
"But Serena. She didn't even say anything." Said Quatre.
"Yes she did. I heard her clear as day."
Relena was speechless as she held her stinging cheek. How did she know I called her that?
Serena's eyes narrowed. "So you admit it. I knew you called me a bitch!" and she pounced on Relena.
Relena screamed and put her arms over her face.
The pilots stared, wide-eyed. Wufei stepped up and hauled her off. "What is the matter with you woman?" He held her tightly as Serena glared and Relena and growled at her.
Heero moved towards Serena and looked at her closely. "Are you alright?"
"No! That idiot called me a bitch!" She kicked her legs and tried to get a Relena.
Heero turned towards Relena and raised an eyebrow. He knew Serena would never lie about something like that and he also knew that Relena would say something like that. But was it possible for Relena to say it and only Serena hearing? He shrugged. Stranger things have occurred.
Heero frowned at Relena. "I believe Serena. I think you need to check yourself and don't you dare try to throw Serena out. You'll regret it if you do."
Relena gasped. "I- I didn't..." Fucking Blonde Bitch!
Serena gasped. "Let me at her. I'll kill her!" She almost got out of Wufei's arms but he held on tightly.
Quatre, Trowa, and Duo were watching on in wonder. What in the world was going on?
Heero turned his back on Relena and walked out of the school with Wufei following with a still raging Serena behind him.
Serena kept struggling, glowing bright silver.
The others followed behind in silent shock.
*
Wufei held Serena in his lap while Quatre drove them back to the mansion.
Serena was taking deep breaths to calm herself down. She curled up against Wufei and wrapped her arms around him. Wufei looked down at her face and smiled. He absently played with her hair as they drove.
When they got to the mansion Serena climbed out of Wufei's lap and walked into the house and slammed the door.
The boys got out of the car more slowly and walked towards the door.
"What has gotten into her lately?" asked Duo.
The others shrugged.
"Did you guys notice that she didn't faint this time? What does that mean?" asked Quatre.
"Maybe she's getting use to it." Suggested Trowa.
Quatre nodded. "Maybe."
They went inside and found Serena reclining on the sofa with her eyes closed.
"Is she asleep? Maybe she did faint after all." Said Duo.
"I'm not asleep." Said Serena and she opened one eye.
Duo smiled sheepishly.
Serena looked around. "Where is Sammy?"
Quatre blushed. "I forgot to tell you, Rashid told me that young Sammy has a play date with a friend of his at school and that he would be spending the night there."
Serena nodded in relief. "As long as he's safe."
Heero stepped closer to Serena. "Are you tired? Do you want to take a nap?"
She shook her head. "I feel fine."
The others looked at her skeptically. "OK."
She stood up and stretched. "I'm hungry. Does anyone else want something?"
Everybody but Duo shook their heads. "I would like a sandwich."
Serena nodded and went into the kitchen.
"What is with this girl?" Quatre looked around questioningly.
The others shrugged.
*
Serena finished making herself and Duo a sandwich, humming to herself.
These guys are nice but weird sometimes. Why do they think I'll faint if I get a little upset?
I wish I could remember them, maybe that would help me understand. She sees a flash of her and the pilots dressed up and posing for a camera in a grand ballroom.
Serena blinked. "Where did that come from?" she muttered the shrugged.
She walked out of the kitchen and back into the living room where only Duo was waiting.
He quickly took his sandwich and smiled his thanks to Serena before disappearing upstairs.
Serena frowned. Where did the others go? She munched on her food as she wandered around downstairs.
She went deeper into the mansion when she heard something coming from a room around the corner.
As she was finishing her sandwich she stuck her head in and saw Quatre playing the violin in the middle of the room.
Serena's eyes widened. It sounded so beautiful. She briefly closed her eyes and let the music take her to a memory that she couldn't quite grasp.
She walked into the room and when Quatre noticed her he stopped. "Hey Serena."
"Hello." She opened her eyes and looked around the room. There was a piano in the corner and other musical instruments around the room, but what really caught her attention was an extra violin tucked away in its case.
She walked over to it and gently removed it from the case and held it lovingly as she walked back to Quatre.
He looked at her quizzically. "You know how to play?"
Serena gazed up at him. "I.. don't know. Play something and lets see what happens."
Quatre raised an eyebrow but did as she asked and put the violin under his chin and began to play.
Serena also closed her eyes and raised the bow above the strings. After she listened for a while she began to follow the notes that Quatre was playing.
Quatre opened his eyes in shock. Was there nothing this girl couldn't do? He decided to change it up and did a more upbeat song. Serena just followed along smoothly.
Serena and Quatre stood close to each other playing with perfect symmetry.
*
Trowa was walking around the mansion when he heard a beautiful sound coming from the music room. He walked over and looked inside.
He leaned up against the doorway and watched Quatre and Serena play the violin. He smiled softly.
Quatre looked up and smiled at Trowa. "Hey."
Trowa nodded and walked into the room. Serena looked up and slightly smiled, but said nothing.
"Trowa, why don't you join us?" asked Quatre.
"You play an instrument?" asked Serena.
Trowa nodded and walked over to the piano and sat down.
Serena nodded and lifted the violin again, as did Quatre. She waited for Quatre's cue.
He started to play a soft melody and Serena quickly followed. A couple of bars later Trowa entered with the soft notes of the grand piano.
They played like that for a while, just playing non-stop.
*
Duo was in his room lazing around, bored. He looked around his messy room.
"Maybe I should clean?" He thought about that for a minute. "Nah!"
He gazed around his room again. Duo stood up and turned on the intercom on the wall. He pushed the different buttons for the different rooms in the mansion. He was about to pass the music room but stopped at the last minute.
"What's that?" he asked himself.
He went back to his bed and lay down. He fell asleep to the sound of violins and the piano.
*
They stopped playing after a while. Serena stretched and smiled at Trowa and Quatre. "That was fun."
"I didn't know you could play the violin." Stated Trowa.
Serena's eyes became unfocused. "Me either." She whispered.
Trowa shot Quatre a look and Quatre just shrugged.
Quatre walked over to Trowa and turned their backs on Serena to talk.
"She just keeps getting weirder and weirder." Said Trowa.
Quatre nodded.
Serena put down the violin and rubbed at her eyes. She looked around and wondered what the others were doing.
She got a flash of Duo sleeping in his room and Wufei in his training room. Serena shook her head.
She suddenly feels lightheaded and feels her body shifting and moving.
When she focused her eyes she was in the training room.
Wufei turned around and stopped short. "Where the hell did you come from?"
Serena blinked and held her head. "I don't know."
Wufei raised and eyebrow. "How could you get in here? I was right by the door."
She just shook her head.
Strange.
"Well while you're here do you want to train with me? You used to do it all the time." Wufei looked at her.
"Sure."
Wufei smirked and walked to the wall and pulled out two small blades. He held one out to Serena.
"Did we ever fight with these?" asked Serena.
"No." Wufei got into a fighting position.
"Oh." And Serena got into a fighting position as well.
Wufei charged at her and Serena blocked with the sword. Serena, who wasn't used to a sword, was having trouble and stumbled.
Wufei smirked. "Having trouble?"
"Not at all."
They fought for a while and Serena was getting tired out while Wufei just kept smirking.
"Need a break?" he asked.
"Not on your life. Bring it on!"
"You're on." And Wufei brought it. He backed her into a corner with his sword crossing hers, so she couldn't move it. "Game over." He whispered.
Serena lowered her lashes. "In your dreams." She whispered.
"Definitely." He leaned forward and kissed her. They dropped their swords and they clattered to the ground.
Serena wrapped her arms around Wufei's neck and leaned into him.
Wufei pushed her harder into the wall and ran his hands through her hair.
When they came up for air Serena stared at Wufei with wide eyes. "Wow." She muttered.
"Yeah."
Serena licked her lips. "I.. better go." And she rushed from the room.
Wufei stared after her. "Wow."
*
Trowa and Quatre looked around.
"Where's Serena?"
*
"The time is going near." Garnet eyes looked around at the other people in the room.
"I can't wait." Blue eyes twinkled.
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Wow.. I'm done. I hope you like. Please review.
Luv ya!
Sylver-Tyger
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A Sense of Power
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:Friday:
Serena was in her first class of the day with the pilots surrounding her. She was drawing in her sketchbook again and wasn't paying attention to what the teacher was saying.
"Miss Tsukino? What are you doing?" the teacher suddenly asked.
Serena just kept drawing a picture of her, Sammy, and the pilots. She was so intent on it that her brow was furrowed and she was biting at her lip.
"Miss Tsukino?" the teacher asked again.
Duo leaned over and poked Serena in the side. She glanced up and met the eyes of their teacher, who had her hands on her hips and was glaring.
"Yes?"asked Serena.
"What are you doing?" Everybody in the classroom got quiet as they watched.
"I'm sketching." Serena stated.
The teacher humphed, "What did I say about that on the first day you were here? I'm afraid that I'm going to have to give you a detention for your insubordinate behavior." The teacher smirked. She loved getting students into trouble. The wonders of teaching. She started to turn back to finish her lesson when she heard a cold, regal voice.
"No, you don't have to do that you old battle-ax."
There was a collective gasp as everyone stared at Serena then looked to see what the teacher would do.
"That's it. That will be two detentions for you young lady."
"I said no." stated Serena, her eyes growing cold and flashing deep blue.
The pilots watched her closely in case she fainted.
"What was that?" The teacher turned back to look at Serena.
"I will repeat myself once more before I lose my patience. I will not serve detention with you, you old stinking battle-ax. I deserve better treatment." Serena smirked and leaned back in her chair.
"We'll see about that." But the teacher's voice was quavering.
The whole class stared at Serena. No one ever had the nerve to talk to that particular teacher like that. They gazed at her in wonder. She was so regal and she seemed to be glowing.
Heero's eyes glazed over as he looked at her. She was so beautiful.
The other pilots were thinking the same.
*
Later that day when they were heading home Relena stopped them before they could leave the school.
She took Heero's arm and pulled him away from the rest of the group. She shot a glance at Serena before turning her back on her.
Serena frowned at her but kept her distance and wrapped her arm around Trowa's arm.
Heero shot them a look and saw how Serena was hanging on Trowa and his gaze narrowed. He turned back to Relena. "Yes?" he asked with his usual monotone voice.
Relena shot Serena another look the leaned close to Heero, whispering. "I've heard some things about your friend." She moved closer to Heero.
"So?"
"Aren't you concerned for your safety? She was seen in the gym glowing and then she talked back to her teacher. What kind of student is she?"
Heero shrugged and moved to go back to his friends, but Relena restrained him. "I think I'm going to throw her out. This school is prided on well- behaved students, not troublemakers.
Heero whipped around and stared at her hard. "You will not throw Serena out of here or I swear to God I don't know what I'll do to you."
Relena's eyes widened. " I run this school. I can do as I please." She protested.
"You do not what the Gundum Pilots to be your enemy." He stated.
She gulped. She shot a look at Serena. The stupid bitch is ruining everything.
Serena stopped what she was doing and turned to Relena and gave her the best death glare she could muster. She stomped up to Relena and slapped her, leaving a red print on her cheek. "Nobody ever calls me a stupid bitch and gets away with it."
The pilots and Relena stared at her.
"But Serena. She didn't even say anything." Said Quatre.
"Yes she did. I heard her clear as day."
Relena was speechless as she held her stinging cheek. How did she know I called her that?
Serena's eyes narrowed. "So you admit it. I knew you called me a bitch!" and she pounced on Relena.
Relena screamed and put her arms over her face.
The pilots stared, wide-eyed. Wufei stepped up and hauled her off. "What is the matter with you woman?" He held her tightly as Serena glared and Relena and growled at her.
Heero moved towards Serena and looked at her closely. "Are you alright?"
"No! That idiot called me a bitch!" She kicked her legs and tried to get a Relena.
Heero turned towards Relena and raised an eyebrow. He knew Serena would never lie about something like that and he also knew that Relena would say something like that. But was it possible for Relena to say it and only Serena hearing? He shrugged. Stranger things have occurred.
Heero frowned at Relena. "I believe Serena. I think you need to check yourself and don't you dare try to throw Serena out. You'll regret it if you do."
Relena gasped. "I- I didn't..." Fucking Blonde Bitch!
Serena gasped. "Let me at her. I'll kill her!" She almost got out of Wufei's arms but he held on tightly.
Quatre, Trowa, and Duo were watching on in wonder. What in the world was going on?
Heero turned his back on Relena and walked out of the school with Wufei following with a still raging Serena behind him.
Serena kept struggling, glowing bright silver.
The others followed behind in silent shock.
*
Wufei held Serena in his lap while Quatre drove them back to the mansion.
Serena was taking deep breaths to calm herself down. She curled up against Wufei and wrapped her arms around him. Wufei looked down at her face and smiled. He absently played with her hair as they drove.
When they got to the mansion Serena climbed out of Wufei's lap and walked into the house and slammed the door.
The boys got out of the car more slowly and walked towards the door.
"What has gotten into her lately?" asked Duo.
The others shrugged.
"Did you guys notice that she didn't faint this time? What does that mean?" asked Quatre.
"Maybe she's getting use to it." Suggested Trowa.
Quatre nodded. "Maybe."
They went inside and found Serena reclining on the sofa with her eyes closed.
"Is she asleep? Maybe she did faint after all." Said Duo.
"I'm not asleep." Said Serena and she opened one eye.
Duo smiled sheepishly.
Serena looked around. "Where is Sammy?"
Quatre blushed. "I forgot to tell you, Rashid told me that young Sammy has a play date with a friend of his at school and that he would be spending the night there."
Serena nodded in relief. "As long as he's safe."
Heero stepped closer to Serena. "Are you tired? Do you want to take a nap?"
She shook her head. "I feel fine."
The others looked at her skeptically. "OK."
She stood up and stretched. "I'm hungry. Does anyone else want something?"
Everybody but Duo shook their heads. "I would like a sandwich."
Serena nodded and went into the kitchen.
"What is with this girl?" Quatre looked around questioningly.
The others shrugged.
*
Serena finished making herself and Duo a sandwich, humming to herself.
These guys are nice but weird sometimes. Why do they think I'll faint if I get a little upset?
I wish I could remember them, maybe that would help me understand. She sees a flash of her and the pilots dressed up and posing for a camera in a grand ballroom.
Serena blinked. "Where did that come from?" she muttered the shrugged.
She walked out of the kitchen and back into the living room where only Duo was waiting.
He quickly took his sandwich and smiled his thanks to Serena before disappearing upstairs.
Serena frowned. Where did the others go? She munched on her food as she wandered around downstairs.
She went deeper into the mansion when she heard something coming from a room around the corner.
As she was finishing her sandwich she stuck her head in and saw Quatre playing the violin in the middle of the room.
Serena's eyes widened. It sounded so beautiful. She briefly closed her eyes and let the music take her to a memory that she couldn't quite grasp.
She walked into the room and when Quatre noticed her he stopped. "Hey Serena."
"Hello." She opened her eyes and looked around the room. There was a piano in the corner and other musical instruments around the room, but what really caught her attention was an extra violin tucked away in its case.
She walked over to it and gently removed it from the case and held it lovingly as she walked back to Quatre.
He looked at her quizzically. "You know how to play?"
Serena gazed up at him. "I.. don't know. Play something and lets see what happens."
Quatre raised an eyebrow but did as she asked and put the violin under his chin and began to play.
Serena also closed her eyes and raised the bow above the strings. After she listened for a while she began to follow the notes that Quatre was playing.
Quatre opened his eyes in shock. Was there nothing this girl couldn't do? He decided to change it up and did a more upbeat song. Serena just followed along smoothly.
Serena and Quatre stood close to each other playing with perfect symmetry.
*
Trowa was walking around the mansion when he heard a beautiful sound coming from the music room. He walked over and looked inside.
He leaned up against the doorway and watched Quatre and Serena play the violin. He smiled softly.
Quatre looked up and smiled at Trowa. "Hey."
Trowa nodded and walked into the room. Serena looked up and slightly smiled, but said nothing.
"Trowa, why don't you join us?" asked Quatre.
"You play an instrument?" asked Serena.
Trowa nodded and walked over to the piano and sat down.
Serena nodded and lifted the violin again, as did Quatre. She waited for Quatre's cue.
He started to play a soft melody and Serena quickly followed. A couple of bars later Trowa entered with the soft notes of the grand piano.
They played like that for a while, just playing non-stop.
*
Duo was in his room lazing around, bored. He looked around his messy room.
"Maybe I should clean?" He thought about that for a minute. "Nah!"
He gazed around his room again. Duo stood up and turned on the intercom on the wall. He pushed the different buttons for the different rooms in the mansion. He was about to pass the music room but stopped at the last minute.
"What's that?" he asked himself.
He went back to his bed and lay down. He fell asleep to the sound of violins and the piano.
*
They stopped playing after a while. Serena stretched and smiled at Trowa and Quatre. "That was fun."
"I didn't know you could play the violin." Stated Trowa.
Serena's eyes became unfocused. "Me either." She whispered.
Trowa shot Quatre a look and Quatre just shrugged.
Quatre walked over to Trowa and turned their backs on Serena to talk.
"She just keeps getting weirder and weirder." Said Trowa.
Quatre nodded.
Serena put down the violin and rubbed at her eyes. She looked around and wondered what the others were doing.
She got a flash of Duo sleeping in his room and Wufei in his training room. Serena shook her head.
She suddenly feels lightheaded and feels her body shifting and moving.
When she focused her eyes she was in the training room.
Wufei turned around and stopped short. "Where the hell did you come from?"
Serena blinked and held her head. "I don't know."
Wufei raised and eyebrow. "How could you get in here? I was right by the door."
She just shook her head.
Strange.
"Well while you're here do you want to train with me? You used to do it all the time." Wufei looked at her.
"Sure."
Wufei smirked and walked to the wall and pulled out two small blades. He held one out to Serena.
"Did we ever fight with these?" asked Serena.
"No." Wufei got into a fighting position.
"Oh." And Serena got into a fighting position as well.
Wufei charged at her and Serena blocked with the sword. Serena, who wasn't used to a sword, was having trouble and stumbled.
Wufei smirked. "Having trouble?"
"Not at all."
They fought for a while and Serena was getting tired out while Wufei just kept smirking.
"Need a break?" he asked.
"Not on your life. Bring it on!"
"You're on." And Wufei brought it. He backed her into a corner with his sword crossing hers, so she couldn't move it. "Game over." He whispered.
Serena lowered her lashes. "In your dreams." She whispered.
"Definitely." He leaned forward and kissed her. They dropped their swords and they clattered to the ground.
Serena wrapped her arms around Wufei's neck and leaned into him.
Wufei pushed her harder into the wall and ran his hands through her hair.
When they came up for air Serena stared at Wufei with wide eyes. "Wow." She muttered.
"Yeah."
Serena licked her lips. "I.. better go." And she rushed from the room.
Wufei stared after her. "Wow."
*
Trowa and Quatre looked around.
"Where's Serena?"
*
"The time is going near." Garnet eyes looked around at the other people in the room.
"I can't wait." Blue eyes twinkled.
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Wow.. I'm done. I hope you like. Please review.
Luv ya!
Sylver-Tyger