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Author Note: I must apologize for all ETERNITY cause I haven't been able to type up and upload any of my stories due to work but I due intend to finish all my stories. I will be getting two weeks off soon so I hope to get at least one story done. Please bare with me.
Chapter 2: The Eye of the Storm
Back to the present
We find Rei opening a jewelry box and pulling out a necklace with a key on it. As she stares at the key she can't help the stray tear that falls down her cheek. She then proceeds to unlock the bottom drawer of her desk and pull out a thick photo album.
'I can't believe I'm doing this I haven't looked at this since our anniversary,' thinks Rei as she opens to the first page that has a picture of the entire sailor scouts at the shrine.
The next page has a picture of the shrine after a storm which caused some wind damage to the courtyard.
'I remember that storm'
-Flashback-
Rei POV-
As they had reached the shrine it started to rain lightly but by the time they reached the stairs of the shrine it turned into a full blown storm. The wind being so strong that limbs were being ripped off trees and the rain drops were like little missiles and the thunder and lighting were enough to frighten any person especially Serena.
"Serena you might want to stand by the fire and warm up so you don't get sick," says Rei but when she returns with a candle she hasn't moved at all. Only movement noticeable is the flinching caused by the thunder and lighting shows that she's still crying.
"Serena why don't you go to my room and change I'll make us something to drink."
"Rei I don't want to be alone will you stay with me," ask Sere.
I do the only thing I can think of and hug her before answering her,
"You're never alone I'll always be here for you."
"Thanks Rei," sniffles a shivering Serena.
"Sere I think you should at least change into a pair of my warm pj's before you catch a cold."
"I don't feel cold just tired," replies Serena while yawning.
"Go change and lay down I'll bring us some tea."
Once I enter my room she's crying when I sit down on the bed I notice a letter which I hadn't even remember about summoning me to a will reading for Grandpa.
"Rei why didn't you tell me," ask Serena.
"I uh, well you see I didn't know how, I mean you have enough to worry about, urgh, never mind about me what about you not telling me what's wrong, huh Serena?"
"Rei, Darien broke up with me, and I just feel so lost and alone right now, but not for whatever reasons you may think," she says.
"Oh really what may I be thinking oh psychic one," I respond sarcastically.
However, the response I got was not one I was expecting before I knew she was standing in front of me cupping my cheek when I looked up it was like a dream come true. She kissed me a sweet yet innocent kiss that just sent a tingling sensation that went through every part of my body.
Once we broke apart I was shocked but secretly happy about it.
"Serena what was that for, I mean we sho-mnph," a slender finger silences me.
"Rei for someone whose psychic you can be so dense sometimes, I'm happy Darien and I broke up cause for awhile I haven't felt as if my heart belonged with him I started to have feelings for another but cause of my duty I couldn't find out what they meant now I've been freed from them, why do you think I went to the Sakura tree at the park? It's where I go when I want to think of you."
I embraced her and kissed her with all the love in my heart and went to bed with each other in our arms.
As Rei is coming out of her reverie she looks over at the clock and realizes its past 6 a.m. Taking one last look at the picture of the damage done after the storm she closes her album and decides to go check on the other occupants of the her apartment. She finds Raven still soundly asleep on the couch and can't help but to stare at him since she's never seen him before.
While staring at him she can't help but sense something different about him as if there is a strong connection that she can't place between them.
'I'll ask Serena when she wakes'
When she goes to look in on the slumbering princess she doesn't expect to find her in such a distressful sleep such turmoil on her facial expression. However, that is what she finds. As she makes her way over to the bed she hears Serena talking in her sleep.
"Rei, I'm alone," causing Rei to wonder what making Serena think she's alone and how can she help her.
As Rei sits down on the bed and begins to stroke Serena's she soothingly says,
"You're not alone, never I'm with you always," and begins to hum a lullaby.
Serena begins to smile in her sleep and unbeknown to the two there is a small boy in the door way with a hidden smile on his lips.
As Serena begins to wake she can't help think of one person.
Rei.
Staring into amethyst eyes that she's longed for so long that she still feels like she dreaming and neither wish to break the spell that is holding both of them, but at this moment Raven decides to let his presences be known.
"Mommy," asks a little boy with questioning eyes, "where are we?"
Both Rei and Serena look at Raven but Rei still can't help but wonder why neither one have spoken about Darien yet.
"My little Raven come here," as he reaches the bed Rei stands up giving Serena room to reach over and pick up her son.
"This is my friend Rei's place, Mommy was tired so we came here to sleep, and we won't be going home anytime soon," says Serena as she tries not to shed any tears for her sons sake.
"Mommy it's okay, I won't miss any of it I'm happy here with you where ever we go as long as I'm with you," he says while giving his mom a hug.
Rei shoots Serena one of those 'what's going on' looks.
"Raven I want you to say hello to my friend Rei."
"Hello Miss Rei and thank you for helping Mommy and me can I go back to sleep I'm still tired Mommy," as if to prove his point he lets out a yawn.
"Hello Raven and if you'd and your Mommy want you can stay as long as you'd like," states Rei while directing the statement more towards Serena.
"Yes, please," says Raven as he begins to drift off to sleep in his moms lap. At this point Rei turns to leave the room and Serena panics but doesn't say anything but Raven sensing his moms panics opens his eyes to see Rei about to walk out and asks
"Where you going Miss Rei?"
Rei turns around while stifling a yawn and sheepishly admits "well I'm tired and was going to go lie down and take a nap on the couch after I called into work."
"Sleep with Mommy," states Raven causing both Serena and Rei to blush.
"Well I –uh, don't think that, um your mommy would," but before she can finish her sentence Raven has already gotten of bed and grabbed Rei's hand.
Once he brings her to the side of the bed he says "Mommy can we share the bed with Miss Rei it's big enough and look a phone by the lamp for you Miss Rei."
Serena is already moving over to left side of the bed as she says "if you want to Rei we can share the bed."
A smile graces Rei face as she picks Raven up and says "well little bird it seems I can't refuse."
As she passes Raven over to Serena she grabs the phone of the nightstand hitting the speed dial to her office. Raven is already snuggled into the bed next to his mom by the time Rei looks over just as her secretary picks up the phone but before the secretary can say a proper greeting Rei already gives the days order,
"Hitomi I knew you'd already be there, this is Hino and I won't be in at 7 today I will be working from my home office so fax everything here I will look at it all around 2 and tomorrow I will be in around 10. So any problems call my cell phone for emergencies only. Bye."
Once she closes her cell phone she gets into bed and glances at Serena she sees a smile she hasn't seen in a long time.
"Still bossy as ever Rei," whispers Serena realizing she didn't know what Rei did she asks "what do you do Rei?"
"Still ditzy as ever Serena," yawns Rei and as soon as she lays her head on her pillow she's drifting of to sleep.
Serena can't help but watch Rei as she sleeps and to move some loose strands of hair behind her ear cupping her cheek.
'I've missed you Rei and I'm sorry, I hope to you will forgive me.'
Feeling Serena's hand Rei opens her eyes while cupping Serena's hand with her own hand and placing chastise kiss on the palm. Causing Serena to pull back her hand and stare at Rei with endearment in her eyes. Rei can't fight off the sleepiness anymore and begins to slumber finally. However, Serena is can't help but to watch the two people that matter most to her slumber. Both Raven and Rei are sleeping on they're right side facing Serena with identical peaceful expressions on their face causing her to smile and think,
'I wonder if they can sense it yet.'
Author Notes:
Again I apologize for how long it has taken me to update I greatly appreciate your patience with me. Also, thank you for reading whether you review/flame or not. However, your feedback does matter let me know. To those that reviewed:
Lokiador: I haven't forgotten about the story and I hope it doesn't get dull for you. Thanks for reading.
not important: you made my day by reading and review my story. I hope not to let you down and sorry for taking so long update. I hope to post the next chapter sooner.
Rune Stine: Thank you for the encouragement and I will continue and I'm glad it caught your interest and again sorry for the long wait for this chapter the next one I hope you won't have to wait.