Hey! The name of the original female alien is Anne, but I changed it so it doesn't sound too much like Anna's name. I'll still keep her alien name, En. My episodes are starting to be originals, but I'm still trying to stick to the main plot. This is part 1 of the final episode of the Doom Tree Arc. Enjoy!

Episode: The Truth about Trees and Aliens, Part 1

The only time Serena ever sees Anna is during school. Everyday after school, Darien's right there, waiting to bring Anna home.

Anna "I guess I'll see you later, Serena."

Serena "Oh, all right. Bye."

Anna walked up to Darien.

Darien "Anything happen at school today?"

Anna "If you mean by dangerous events that will look crappy of your application, then no."

Darien "Hey! I'm just trying to look after you!"

Anna "Well, I don't need help! I'm fine on my own…And stop limiting me to stuff."

Darien "It's for your own good!"

Anna "Not going to work, not with friends, and the only time we separate is at school!? How the hell is that good!?"

By then, everyone was looking at them. They noticed and glared.

Anna "Gah!"

She walked through the school gates and headed home. Darien caught up with her.

Darien "It's not only for my application, it's for you to be safe."

Anna "Making restrictions for your benefit isn't safe. It's unfair."

Darien "Look, I'm just worried. If I screw up on this, how will I ever start a family?"

Anna gasped at this.

Darien "I wanna be able to start a wonderful family with a fantastic girl. That's why I signed up for this program: to try and take care of someone."

Anna felt guilty now. His motive was completely honest.

Darien "Right now, I feel like I'm not even close to being ready. I'm the worst father figure."

Anna "No…"

Darien looked at her. She looked up and smiled.

Anna "You're the best."

She smiled to make him feel happy, and it worked. He smiled right back.

Darien "Hey, remember that friend of yours, Abigail?"

Anna frowned at her name. She really didn't consider Abigail her friend.

Anna "Yeah…"

Darien "Well, turns out she's sick. I thought we could go greet her 'get well soon'. What do you think?"

Anna "Oh, ok…I guess."

Darien "All right. Let's just get some flowers. Come on."

They headed on over to the flower shop. There were so many flowers to choose from. As they searched, Anna saw Darien about to get red roses for Abigail.

Anna (Uh oh. Roses are a symbol of love! Gotta stop him! Come on, flowers…flowers…)

She looked around and saw yellow daffodils. She grabbed them and ran towards Darien. Before he could reach for a rose, daffodils were shoved in his arms.

Anna "Hey, how about these?"

Darien looked at the flowers and smiled.

Darien "Sure. Hey, these look great! Good job."

Anna "Thanks! (Mission accomplished! No roses for Abigail today!)

After buying the flowers, they went to the Grangers' apartment. As they walked, Anna spotted Serena looking up at the building.

Anna "Hey, Serena. What's up?"

Serena turned around.

Serena "Oh hey, guys."

Darien "Just great. Meatball Head's a stalker now."

Serena "I am not stalking and I am NOT a Meatball Head."

Darien "What ever. I'm just going to see a sick friend up there."

He walked towards the apartments. Darien and Anna walked past Serena, but Anna got a chance to whisper to her.

Anna"psst-psst (He's going to see Abigail!)"

Serena "Hey no. Wait!"

Serena walked with them to the apartment. Darien knocked on the door and waited with the girls. Abigail opened the door and stared in surprise.

Abigail "Hey, Darien! Oh. Serena, Anna. How are you?"

Darien "Hi, Abigail. I heard you were sick so I got these flowers for you."

He handed over the daffodils. Abigail blushed and giggled like a girl.

Abigail "Oh, you shouldn't have!"

Serena & Anna "Yes, you SHOULDN'T have…"

Abigail "Why don't you come on in?"

The trio entered the apartment. Alan was in the kitchen cleaning some dishes.

Alan "Hey, everyone. I hope you're in the mood for cocoa."

Serena "COCOA!! WHOO!! YES!!"

Anna "Serena, don't go on sugar hype."

But they already sat down on the couch and waited for the delicious goodness.

Serena "So, how are you feeling? You were looking pretty down this morning."

Anna "This morning?"

Serena "Yeah. I decided to walk with them to school. But they were sick."

Abigail "Oh, but we're fine now. Thanks to you guys."

Serena "And how's Alan's 'space botany' project?"

Space botany!? What the hell is space botany!?

Darien "Serena, there's no such…"

Alan "Cocoa time!"

He set the hot chocolate on the table with some bread and muffins. Serena dove into them and began munching.

Anna "Slow down, Serena. It's not going anywhere."

Serena "Well, I can't help it. It's all so good!"

Abigail "Hey, Alan. Why don't you take Darien to the balcony and go sightseeing? Us girls are gonna have a chitchat."

Alan "All right. Come on, Darien."

They left the girls alone in the living room. Serena kept eating muffins while Anna sipped on her cocoa.

Abigail "To tell you the truth, Serena, I'm kind of worried about Alan's project."

Serena stopped munching and Anna stopped sipping. The three of them looked at Alan's door. It stayed locked with his 'project' inside.

Abigail "I'm scared stiff about that thing. Wanna go check it out?"

Serena "Umm…ok. Wanna come, Anna?"

Anna gave deep thought into it. She began to sense an evil presence around the apartment.

Anna "No, thanks…I'll stay."

Serena was questioning her attitude, but Abigail still went on.

Abigail "All right. Come on, let's go."

They got up and headed towards the room, leaving Anna with her cocoa. Abigail pushed a button and the door opened to darkness.

Serena "I can't see anything."

Abigail "Hmmm…maybe this will help!"

Abigail shoved Serena into the room and closed the door.

Serena "Help!"

Abigail smirked and turned around, but Anna was blocking her way. There was a look of anger in her eyes.

Anna "Where's Serena?"

Abigail "Uhh…"

Anna grabbed Abigail's collar and lifted her of the ground.

Anna "Where's Serena!?"

Alan "What's going on?"

Alan and Darien came back in.

Darien "Anna, stop! What's with you!?"

A loud rumbling came through the apartment. An earthquake!? Not this sudden…

Serena "AAAAHHHH!!!"

Anna "Serena!!"

She dropped Abigail and opened Alan's room.

What they saw was unbelievable. A gigantic tree with living roots and causing earthquakes was sitting right in his room! The roots moved all around like vines. One of them had a hold on Serena.

Darien "What the hell is this!!??"

Roots came towards the four of them that were free.

Anna "Watch out!"

Darien held on to Anna. They jumped out of the way and hit the floor, closer to the tree.

Darien "Are you ok? Are you hurt?"

He was being overprotective once again. But this time for a good cause.

Anna "Yeah."

Darien "What about Alan and Abigail?"

They looked around but 2 new figures floating above were found. The aliens!!!

Darien "Abigail!?"

Female "How about we expose the truth? My name's En!"

Male "And I'm Ail."

Anna (I can't believe I couldn't figure it out!)

Ail "Doom Tree, get that man!"

En gasped in fear.

En "Ail!"

A root came rushing towards Darien and Anna.

Darien "Get out!!"

He attempted to push Anna out of the way.

Anna "No!! I won't!!"

She held onto his hand. The root wrapped around Darien's abdomen.

Anna "No!!!"

The root pulled him away and into the air. Anna still held on to his hand, dangling in midair.

Anna "Darien!"

Darien "Let go! It's dangerous!!"

A root rushed at the dangling Anna and knocked her down. She hit the ground and went into an unconscious state.

Darien "Anna! AAH!!!"

The Doom Tree drained Darien's body of energy. He felt like his soul was being sucked out.

Anna stayed on the ground, unknowing what was happening to her two friends as they faced their worst fear yet. Just when she finally understood that Darien really cared for her, all Anna could do was wait for a miracle to happen, if there will ever be one.