Love Conquers All!
By: Katie-lee Brady
Disclaimer: I DON'T OWN NOTHING! The only thing I own is the story line, but the characters were used, which I totally don't own. I also don't own the story lines of X-Men 2, and some season of Alias… but there is a few characters made up… very original :)
Chapter 14: Destiny
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Previously On: Love Conquers All! – Serenity is trying to say goodbye to Endymion, but just can't bring herself to tell him that she is to die in this fight. But Endymion already knows, and doesn't want to confront her. He wants to hear it from her. But thanks to Rei, Endymion also has an insight to what will be happen in the war. But he is left to wonder when nothing is what it appears to be.
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Serenity gasped for air as she awoke. She quickly sat herself up in her bed and looked around. She was in her own room with her windows and doors open. The cool breeze danced with the curtains as it came into the room. Serenity held the bed doona closer to her and continued to look around the dark room. She knew where everything was, but the horrific vision and the scene she just saw scared her. Making her fidget at everything she saw.
Slowly she moved the doona away and flung her legs over the side and raced towards her bathroom. Once she was inside she closed the door behind her and turned the light on. The room was bright against the white marble. She slowly leaned off the door and headed towards the mirror.
Her face was flushed and her eyes had a light lavender tinge around them. Her hair was in a disarray and was falling out of its pony tail. She quickly glanced away, and then looked back at the mirror. But it was still the same. She quickly stripped off her clothing and tore the band out of her hair as she ran towards the bath and turned the taps on full blast. With out waiting for the water to rise, she settled herself into the bath and waited for the water to rise around her body.
As she sat there, waiting for the warm water to rise. She was shaking as if she were freezing, taking sharp breaths of air, diverting her eyes all over the room. Her mind was going everywhere, as if she were crazy… or loosing the plot. But her vision was so vivid. So sickening, and controversial, everything happening at once, made her head spin and she could make only very few things out of it. But the more she thought about it, the more scenes came back, revealing their purpose and meanings to her. Making her more scared and unsettled.
She was still sitting in the bath, rearranging her thoughts as the water broke free from the top of the bath and poured down the side onto the floor. She was too wound up with her thought to even bother turning it off, but she also didn't the warmth to run away with time. Luckily there was a small drain in the middle of the room, but unfortunately only half the water went there, while the other half spread across the room underneath the door to the other side into her bedroom. But she continued to sit there cradling herself in her thoughts.
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"So… what did you find out?" Mina pushed Ami tell her.
"Well… I can gladly say there is definitely no need for us to involve ourselves like this anymore… its all figured out" Ami said mater of fact towards the blond.
Mina simply pouted as Ami, "You got good goss and you're not sharing!"
Ami half smiled at her, "I think we shouldn't get involved anyways" she said calmly.
"Ami" Mina said sweetly, "please? Unless you tell me there will be no good enough excuse to keep me from working my magic on the pair" she finished with a smirk.
Ami shook her head slowly at Mina, "Look, apparently Chad is already trying to make a mends and doesn't want any help. He wants to prove himself. So we best be staying out of it all together and let them work it for themselves" Ami said in a low voice.
Mina widened her eyes in shock, "w-o-w" she dragged out. "I knew Rei and Chad couldn't possible hate each other! I knew there was something till there," she smiled happily.
"Hush" Ami said quickly pulling Mina closer to her, "it's suppose to be private okay?" she looked at Mina, "If Rei or Chad ever found out we knew, little Greg knowing I told YOU of all people… I don't want to think about it" she said getting frustrated.
"Ami, Ami, Ami," Mina smiled at her, "Don't worry, I won't tell a soul" she promised, "but how did you find out?"
Ami wished she could believe her, but anything was possible with Mina, and unfortunately Ami had a habit of letting things slip out. "Okay" she sighed, "Greg was talking to Chad and Ken. Ken was talking about the relationship he had with Lita and of course Greg mentioned us, but it was a sore topic for Chad and he walked out. Greg asked ken if he knew and mention about him and Rei. So obviously Chad could confine in Ken. But Ken only got wind of the whole thing while talking to Endymion and Andrew. But anyways, Ken was telling Greg that he had this plan to win Rei's heart back. And since he knew Rei the best, even after so many years, she's still same, he knows what he has to do. But he doesn't want any help. He wants to prove himself. And yes, Rei does know about this, she found out. But he still wants to prove himself. Which is why Rei didn't want us knowing, and why we should just but out of their affairs."
Mina was now in thought. "You know, that is really sweet, and I admire Chad's courage… especially wanting to take it upon himself… but who am I to interfere with love? If he wants to do it alone, I guess I'll stand back and watch" she said slowly in a low voice.
Ami gave her an appreciative smile, "Thanks. And I'm sure everything will turn out fine. And plus, everyone can see the sparks and connections between them" she laughed.
"Yeah… so how are you and Greg?" Mina said changing the topic upon Ami.
"Umm… yeah" she smiled. "Nothing can be better…" she giggled.
Mina gave her a knowing smiled and laughed at her friend.
"How about you and Andrew?" she asked smugly and coyly.
Mina was now gob smacked. How did the topic change from Ami to Mina all of a sudden? Mina swallowed and looked at Ami, "Well… it depends" she gave her a weird smile.
"You know what I mean" Ami said in a stronger voice, "Are you two like official? Like actually going out? Or are you two still playing the beneficial friendship roles?" she asked.
Mina was in shock, "Ami" she gasped in surprise. "It's nothing like that" she retorted before Ami could say anything.
"Uh-huh" Ami raised a brow to her.
"Well… there's more… we both feel for each other. But we don't want a commitment… and I hate how you describe our friendship as beneficial" she glared at Ami.
"Then what is your relationship? Or friendship? Or whatever?" Ami asked her in a mocking tone.
Mina continued to stare at her. "Honestly… I don't know" she whisper, sadness covering every word.
Ami looked at her, "You're waiting for him to say it? Aren't you?" Ami said with realisation. Mina must have been waiting for him to tell her he likes her or something… which is why they probably weren't an actual item.
Mina blushed, "But it's a hopeless thought" she tried to smile, "I can't make a guy like me… so I'm just happy to know that we're at least friends" she tried to laugh it off.
Ami gave her a reassuring smile, "Mina, you're a beautiful girl. You two are always flirting… and maybe he thinks that you don't want anything serious… which is why…" Ami suggested.
"Don't worry Ami" Mina assured her, "When it's meant to happen, it'll happen."
But before Ami could say anything, a maid came rushing through the door, stopping in front of Ami and Mina in relief.
"What is this intrusion about?" Mina asked harshly to the maid.
"Serenity!" she looked behind her, then back at the pair, "her bedroom carpet near her bathroom door is soaked… her bathroom door is locked and when we knocked there was no sound or reply" she quickly said, taking large gulps of breath.
Ami and Mina gasped while looking at each other in an 'uh-oh' expression.
"Thank-you" Ami said quickly running out for the door after Mina towards Serenity's room.
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"Rei…" Endymion started, but couldn't find the right words.
Rei smiled in understanding, "Don't worry, it took me a while to figure it out too… but don't dwell on it too long. For there are bigger problems at hand" she said flatly.
"Yes, I know" Endymion sadly said nodding his head.
Simultaneously, rei snapped her head to the side and stared the length of the room. Never breathing and never blinking.
"Rei?" Endymion asked concerned.
She slowly took a breath and blinked her eyes towards Endymion, "Serenity's in trouble" she spoke hastily as she got up and ran out the room. Endymion hot on her heels.
"What do you mean?" he asked as they ran towards Serenity's bedroom.
"She locked herself in her bathroom. The waters going everywhere and her mind is weak. Her sensors are low and she is vulnerable" she said quickly. Never glancing back at Endymion.
When they reached the corridor that held Serenity's bedroom door, they saw Ami and Mina come running in the opposite direction, meeting at the door.
"Did you hear?" Mina said frantically s they entered her room.
"I saw it" Rei replied.
"Leave" Endymion motioned to the maids, "close the door behind you" he ordered them as they exited.
"But what is it all about?" Ami asked suddenly.
"Serenity" Endymion nocked at the bathroom door. "Serenity" he kept saying, waiting fro her reply.
"I honestly don't know… maybe it was her vision… maybe she saw something different to me" Rei said to the girls, slightly drifting towards Endymion, "Maybe she saw something that she didn't like?"
Endymion pause for a moment, he turned towards Rei, "the same as what we saw? Or maybe different? Or something completely different?" he asked her.
Rei looked at him, "my guess is as good as yours" she simply put walking up the door, knocking slightly, "Serenity, honey, are you okay?" she softly said.
The room was completely silent, everyone waiting for a reply. But with their supersonic hearing, they could faintly hear the panting of Serenity's breath catching. "She sounds like she's crying, freezing or really scared" Mina said in a quiet voice.
"Or all of the above" Ami added.
But before they all knew it, Endymion had gasped the doorhandle and turned it. Even though it was locked, with a little more force he pried the lock open and threw the door wide open. He moved wit haste in to the room and suddenly paused at the sight of Serenity.
The others, Ami, Mina and Rei were afraid to go in, but also keen to know what was going on. But waited till he said something, allowing them to enter.
All Endymion could see was Serenity in a bathroom full of water right to the rim, knees at her chest, arms encircling her legs and shaking violently in the water. Her teeth were chattering and her eyes were wide in shock, but were not directed at Endymion, simply looking out in open space.
Suddenly shaking the image out of his mind he ran to her, jumping straight into the tub and held her in his arms. He felt her slightly relax in his grasp. As she did he bought his hands to her face and lifted it to meet his gaze, "what has got into you?" he asked in a soft whisper.
She opened her mouth to say something, but her teeth kept chattering; "cold…" she managed to spit out.
Endymion was shocked. The water was near boiling hot, and she was complaining it was cold? He turned and turned the water taps off and came back to her. He sighed and picked her up into his arms and out of the tub. He looked around towards the door, "Rei" he yelled out.
"Umm… yes" she said as she rounded the door to the bathroom. Surprised to see the scene before her; a wet, fully clothed Endymion holding a wet naked Serenity, she quickly turned her back to them.
"Please grab a towel and a robe" he said in a rushed tone.
Rei quickly nodded her head and ran out towards Serenity's wardrobe. She grabbed her robe and a towel off the shelf. She then returned to Endymion. He was still standing and the same spot. Still holding Serenity who was shaking violently in his arms.
"Is she alright?" she asked handing him the towel and robe. Quickly glancing away.
"Yes, you may all leave" he said quietly as he took the materials.
"Umm… Are you sure?"
"Yes. And if I need anything, I'll call for you" he sighed.
Rei quickly nodded her head and closed the door behind her. "We have to leave" she said to Ami and Mina as she entered the room.
"What? Why?" Mina asked in an upset tone.
"Everything is fine. Endymion is taking care of it" she said as she held the bedroom door wide open for them. Ami managed to get the message, but Mina stopped out unhappily.
"This is unfair! What's really going on Rei?" Mina demanded.
Rei sighed, "I'll tell if you just follow me away from the door" she said walking away down the corridor.
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When Rei left, shutting the door behind her, Endymion sighed in defeat. He was put in a weird situation, and didn't know what the hell to do.
He put the materials on the bench near them and slowly put Serenity on her feet. Once she was stable, he grabbed the towel and put it around her, tucking a corner into the top to keep it up.
Serenity was still shivering violently. Her teeth were chattering together and she stood totally still. Endymion then rubbed down her sides and back to dry her off the best he could. Once she was reasonable dry he removed the towel and replaced it with the white fluffy robe. All the while Serenity just stood there watching him, her face void of any sign of life, just her eyes watching as she shook and chattered away. Endymion quickly did the tie up on her robe and once again embraced her in a hug.
He could feel her shaking against his chest. Her hands on his chest in loose fists. Her teeth making small chatters. He tried to warm her by rubbing her back, but unfortunately it made her too relaxed and her legs gave way to her.
He picked her up swiftly and sighed as he put her on the bathroom counter top. He was about to pull back when suddenly Serenity grasped him at the front of his wet shirt and held him there, "please…. Don't leave me" she stuttered through her chatting teeth.
Endymion then put is arms around her and held her there, "why are you so cold? What happened?" he asked in a smooth, silky soft voice.
Serenity slightly stoped trembling and tried to stop her teeth from chatting. "It was all just so horrible. I was sitting with you in the gardens, then I was hit was a fascinating vision… and… and" he could feel his shirt getting wet again.
"Shhhh…" he soothed her, "I'm here, there's no need to cry."
"Yes… there is" she said between sobs, Endymion holding her tightly. "I'm not stupid Endymion" she quietly said in to his chest.
"I didn't say anything of the kind" he said quickly, "what has bought this on?"
Serenity slightly pulled away from him, "I know Rei would have seen… I'm sure Trista's seer saw… I know you know" she paused as she looked away from his welcoming eyes.
"Know what?" Endymion swallowed. Did she know that she knew about him knowing about her dying? Was she finally going to tell him?
Serenity sighed, looking back into his eyes, "have you ever thought… that maybe…" she sighed again. 'What am I thinking? Just say it already. Geez Sere!' she thought to herself. "Have you ever thought that maybe you fell in love with the wrong…" she paused, "Me?" her voice betrayed confusion and her eyes were glassing over.
Endymion was taken back, "what do you mean?" his brows furrowed together in confusion. "You are my Serenity."
"Yes…" she sighed, "but, I've been thinking…" she went silent, back into thought.
"About what?"
"Maybe… my destiny was actually with Diamond all those years ago… that maybe I tested fate by trying with all my might to be with you… when actually there was another 'me' out there for you…" she said quietly, lowering her face.
Endymion was silent. 'What is she thinking about? What is she blabbering on about? What has brought all this on?' he kept asking himself.
"Endymion, you may not understand, but I'm going to die… no matter how hard we try to save my life… I am not destined to be with you" she continued with her head lowered. "Our souls may be intertwined, but this particular body and mind is no for you…" she risked looking up at him.
He was still looking at her in confusion, "I know, Rei told me… but what do you mean not for me? What are you saying?" he asked her in a strong voice, trying to stay calm.
"Endymion, you know I love you…" she sighed, "but even my reincarnation, the person before me will love you all the same… but me… me Serenity, I am not your true love… your true love is another me… don't you understand" tears were brimming the top, cascading down her rosy cheeks.
Endymion took hold of her head between his hands and raised her head; wiping the tears away with his thumbs, "I do not understand" he strained. Of course he had an idea of what she was saying, but denial was also a pretty strong emotion, and he would not accept this. Never! He had waited for her… but yet it was the wrong her? It did not make sense… but he also refused to understand.
"My, MY, future was with Diamond all those years ago… there was a reason fate tore us apart… and I tampered with fate by coming back and being with you again… and now fate is taking revenge, and the proper course of action that was meant to be, is taking me away from you now… I was meant to die… we were never meant to be… you have the wrong ME!" she tried to make it understandable, but it was just too much… it pained her to know she was never meant to have a fulfilling life with him, nor a life were he lived happily and grew old. But who was she to change fate? It only payed a horrible trick on you when you did.
"Then who is the right you?" Endymion simply stated.
"Maybe a past me… maybe even a future me… but I'm the wrong one" she burst out crying, "Fate has made it's plans and it is time for me to leave…"
Endymion hushed her by kissing her. As he pulled back she looked at him puzzled, "Then I shall wait… but right now we still have precious time together…" he sighed, "Yes, I may be in denial right now, but maybe one day I will fully understand you antics and find the real soul of you… the real you that makes as happy as you make me now" he said holding her eyes. "There is no need to cry. I believe that one day we will find each other again," He smiled.
"Oh Endymion," Serenity cried as she threw her arms over his shoulders and hugged him close.
"But there is also many other things you are hiding from me?" he quietly said.
Serenity took a sharp breath of air in; he knew her too well. "You know me too well," she almost laughed.
"So that means your still not going to tell me?" he raised a brow. Not fazed by her actions.
"You will surely not understand… but once my actions are clear, and have been done, it will be clear," she gave him a reassuring smile, "but please," she gave a light kiss on his cheek, "need not worry."
"How can I not worry? Everything is just so damn confusing," he shook his head lightly. "But you need not worry, I believe in you. And thank-you for telling me what was on your mind… about you dying and not being my Serenity," he smiled at her. His eyes showing emotional support for her.
"Thank-you. You're truly too kind. What would I do if I didn't have you?" she laughed.
"My guess is as good as yours," he said kissing her lightly on the corner of her mouth.
"Mmmm…" she hummed as he continued his venture onto her lips.
"Now," he said looking at her, "I think you feel much better," he smiled.
"Yes… heaps better," she said grabbing his shirt and pulling herself closer to him, taking his lips in a full domineering kiss. As she did she encircled her legs around him and slowly undid the buttons to his shirt.
-- I'll let your imaginations run free --
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Okay, another chapter… I know it seems a bit… worthless right now, but there is a reason why I have put everything in. Till next time :)
Chapter started: 11th January 2008
Chapter continued and finished on: 13th – 15th January 2008
Katie-Lee :)