Ok, I gotta put this stupid thing somewhere in the story so here it is:
DESCLAIMER: I DON"T OWN ANY OF THESE CHARACTERS. NONE OF THEM. NONE! Now if
I did I sure wouldn't be writing this story now would I. And most
importantly I would have made it into an EPISODE! Stupid disclaimers. like
we aren't depressed enough.
Blood Bond With Love 20 (Yes twenty, bring the balloons I'm celebrating!!!!) _______________________
"No prob, say Sere you ain't signing for dance?"
"No way"
"Why?"
"Cause she can't dance for hell!" Said a rough male voice from behind her.
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"F**k off Angel." Said Tank angrily.
The girl's mouths dropped enough to fit a cat. Mina managed to cover Rini's ears for any upcoming curses but the girl just shook off her hands.
"Tank! Don't swear. What do you want Angel?" Said Serena turning to look at the tall black haired guy. He raised an eyebrow and gave Serena an inferior look.
"You won't dance cause your too damn afraid kid. You know it"
"That's none of your business so just piss off" She turned around not wanting to give the man another look.
"Yeah peaches, why don't you go practice your ballet moves with your beee___ Ouch! WOMAN I WAS GOING TO SAY WOMAN!" Serena removed her foot from above his. Tank gave her an evil look.
"Just watch it Tank, and Serena I don't have anything specific against you so just keep out. Oh and say hello your asshole brother for me will ya" He shot back as he turned around and walked over to his partner.
"What was that about?" Asked Rini timidly amazed.
"Old riot, nothing important." Tank dismissed lightly.
"That's Angel, good dancer, one of the best. He was Will's fiancée old boyfriend, he's still jealous cause she chose Will over him"
"Oh so old love riot" Said Mina with sudden interest.
Tank met the girl's gaze, his tone becoming serious.
"If you're going to be working here I suggest you get used to snake pits. And Sere, don't let them off your sight, they bite." He said sharply.
"Relax Tank, I know this "snake pit" better than you do" She said smiling. "After all I did grow up here" She added laughing. "C'mon girls, we have to ask the manager where we can help" She started dragging the group to the opposite side of the room when Tank's loud voice stopped her.
"Yo Sere! Don't let the snake pit bite, you have a tendency to get lost here." He told her, Serena smiled acknowledging and nodded. Tank returned the smile Serena continued walking.
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"Ok Serena your going to tell us what in the world is going on and your going to tell us now!" Said Rey firmly.
Serena turned around to see the girls standing in the middle of the empty hallway looking at her. She knew she owed them an explanation, after all they had just seen the place she'd spent her most of her childhood in. It had been in these walls where she had won her first competition.
That painting room where she'd first called Trinity mom. Most of her life had been in these walls. This was part of her and she wanted to share it with them. A huge full smile filled her rosy lips. She laughed a bit, the sun shining on her.
She ran a hand down the round rail at the side of the hall. They green trees from outside were well appreciated because of the glass windows on her right side. The girl's mood lightened as they saw the blonde laugh and lean on the crystal wall.
"You wanted to know where I grew up? You're standing on it. In these walls. My aunt Niobe owns this building. This is where I spent most of my time in, still do. After I moved in with my biological parents I came here to hide from the world. Hide from them.I practically lived, and breathed in here. It was my safety net, a sign that I wasn't alone. That I still belonged somewhere and a reassurance that my parents loved me."
She sighed heavily; she had lost count of the times she had come here running after a horrible school day and just danced away her worries.
"The snake pit is also this place, a lot of really stuck up people come here often. Thinking they're better than the rest, it forms artistic pressure on the rest of us, Angel is a good example of it. He's rich, famous, handsome, he thinks he's all that. He's. shallow."
She smiled at them, trying to ease the tension.
"So anything else?" She asked cheerfully.
"When are we getting to work?" Lita placed her hands on her hips.
"Right now would be good!" She laughed.
"Hey Serena, that Tank guy is HOT!" Mina got a dreamy look.
"He swears a lot though doesn't he?"
"That kinda gives him character"
"Yeah right Lita"
"Only when he's mad." Defended Serena no matter how tough he looked she knew he wasn't like that. For some reason she's always been surrounded by people who seemed colder and more unbreakable than they really were.
"I just hope Rini doesn't pick anything up"
"Hey! I'm not that little you know, I do * know* those words.
~(~(~(~(~(~(~(~(~)~)~)~)~)~)~)~)Weeks later(~(~(~(~(~(~(~(~)~)~)~)~)~)~)~)
"Hey Tank, could you pass me that ribbon please?"
"Yeah sure Lita, you really like working on the plain don't ya?" Asked Tank looking at the brunette woman helping him tidy up the empty dance gym.
"Yeah, it's so interesting to watch. Plus everyone here dances so well!"
"I assume you like dancing"
"Oh yeah"
"Do you dance?"
"Waltz, but nothing fancy like this"
"You should take classes if you like it that much"
"Me? Classes? I don't think so"
"Why not girl! You'd love it"
"Maybe. do you dance?"
"Very little, my bro tried to get me into classes when I was younger but I never really got into it. I'm more of a body building type of guy ya know"
"How many brothers do you have?"
"One big bro one big sis"
"How about your parents?"
"They're dead." He said easily.
"Oh, I'm so sorry I didn't mean to__"
"It's ok, you didn't know. They died when I was little"
"My parents died too"
It was his turn to apologize. "I'm sorry"
"Like you said it's ok. So Tank how are you Serena's cousin?"
"Loooong story princess would take me all day to explain. And its very confusing lets just say I'm her indirect cuz. But I grew up with her, she like my lil sis"
Lita blushed at the sudden pet name, but managed to shake it off quickly.
"Umm. let me get this straight though. Your funny, kind, easy going, pretty, out going, strong and you're single?" He raised an eyebrow and gave her a cocky grin. She blushed but hid it as she bent down to pick up another ribbon.
"Yeah, it's like that. I guess I'm not just what guys want"
"Lita believe ME! You are what guys want!"
Her blush deepened, she wasn't easily embarrassed but this guy was doing a pretty good job on doing it.
'Is he trying to complement me to seduce me or is he being serious?' Thought Lita. The door flung open revealing a certain blonde with odangos running full speed toward them.
"TANK! MOMANDDADARECOMINGTOTOKYO!" She yelled, jumping up and down. Tank came down from the benches; he placed both hands on her shoulders trying to make her calm down.
"Buns I didn't get a word you said"
"Mom. And dad. Luz. Faith. Uncle. Aunty. And Nana are coming to Tokyo!!!!!!" She yelled again. Her face turned tomato red and her head looked just about ready to burst.
"They are?" He asked dumbfounded.
"Yes! I just talked to mom right now. They're ALL COMING!"
Lita came closer to her friend placing a hand on her shoulder.
"That's great news Serena!" She said cheerfully.
"You know what the best part is?"
"You finally get to stop weeping?"
"No! Yes, but that also means they might be staying here for good! I'm so happy I feel like I could just burst!" The blonde opened her arms and began turning around as if dancing while laughing. Tank couldn't help but laugh himself at her attitude. It showed she missed them more than she let on.
"Does Will know?"
"Yes! I was with him when we called."
"Oh great then Pacey already knows, he'll have to clean the house"
Serena stopped turning and looked at the two people standing there looking at her. An idea occurred to her. Tank and Lita were hitting it off nicely enough. She put on a big watermelon smile, Tank raised an eyebrow. Knowing that look all too well, it was her "I-got-a great-idea-and-I'm-not- telling," smile. He HATED that smile; it had gotten him in a lot of trouble over the years.
"Serena take that idiotic look off your face, I don't like it. It means you're up to something and it's usually not good." He warned. But the blonde just kept on smiling.
"When are they coming?"
"In two weeks"
"Wow, that's soon"
"You'll love them Lita, you really will. I want you to meet my mom, I'm sure you will love her"
Serena threw her arms around her friend and hugged her tightly. From all her friends Lita reminded her the most of her foster family. She was a lot like them; she acted tough so she wouldn't get hurt. But inside all she wanted was happiness, she made a mental note to invite her for dinner with them first chance she got.
#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=Next Day morning#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=
She twisted the doorknob, opening it quietly. It was early and even though she knew Darien liked to wake up early it was Saturday and he could be sleeping in. She entered quietly, placing a plastic bag on the counter. She heard the sound of water splashing; she concluded he was in the shower. A light blush warmed her cheeks as a perverted thought slipped her mind.
'Baaaaad Serena, so early and already being such a perv! Concentrate Sere, concentrate' She tried to divert her attention from the shower. Her mind froze as she remembered what tomorrow would be. 'Tomorrow.tomorrow it'll be nine years since I was shot. It feels like such a long time ago, since I tasted what death was like.'
The thought formed tears in her eyes. 'They're dead, they're all dead, and there's nothing I can do about it NOTHING! Eric and Shelly, and the gang. All dead, why? Cause of the streets these godforsaken streets. All because of the hate and pain, they're dead and me. What am I? Alive, this worthless, klutz, who can't do anything, is alive. Alive, a survivor, how many people died shot, then and I'm the one who got to live. God, why did you let it happen?
Why is there so much pain and misery? I can't complain I got it easy my parents never beat me. Oichi came pretty close once but I was lucky. I was never truly alone, but them, them, oh god why?'
She dropped on her knees crying, she had gone to so many funerals already. So many, and she wanted to go visit some graves tomorrow. She wanted to thank those who had died protecting people like her and had died. There was once single reason why she actually fought. One and one alone, and it were the most selfish of reasons. She didn't want to go to a funeral ever again. She didn't want to have to experience the loss of another loved one.
She'd never given up on fighting, and when her friends were close to dying or in danger she would do anything, anything at all to save them. Even if that meant giving all the power of the world for them, she would never let another person die just because again. Specially her friends, she WOULD NEVER go to one of their funerals. Long ago she had made a promise. Long ago when she had gone to her last funeral. How she hated the damn ceremonies.
The black, the place, the smell. The smell of death..
~*~*~*~*~Memory~*~*~
Eric Craven 1972-1993
'A soul dressed in black, a lover's hope. The Crow the protector of those with injustice.'
Shelly Shinas 1973-1993 'All little things matter, a touch a sigh. Her lips could turn away the sadness of out hearts.'
"We have to go Serena"
"Why?"
"They're waiting"
"They shouldn't be dead"
"That's the way it is"
"Why?"
"Because that's the beginning"
Faith turned around to see the two black figures walking closer to them. Trinity placed a hand on Faith's shoulder; Faith nodded in quiet understanding and followed her mother away from the graves. Sarah kneeled beside Serena.
"We shouldn't cry," Said the blonde girl, her hair was short, her jeans and shirt a bit torn. She ran a hand down Serena's back wanting to see her younger girl's blue eyes but not being able because of the heavy dark shades she was wearing.
"What will you do now Sarah?"
"I don't know"
"Come with us"
"I can't"
"Why not?"
"My life.it belongs to those streets. I swore I will make them safer, I swore it to them. Or die trying"
"Why do the ones that try ease the pain always end up dead?"
"Not always, sometimes, just sometimes they end up blessed"
"I will not come to another funeral, not ever, not again. I will stop this.madness, even if I have to die trying"
"We will do out best" She whispered.
~*~*~*~*~End Memory~*~*~*~*~
She dried her tears, why was it she always ended up crying here? Perhaps it was because it was the only place where she felt free to cry without giving explanations. She stood up wiping all remaining tears and glued on a smile. It may not be a real smile now, but she knew that if she started smiling now it would be a lot easier later.
A tall man with a tower wrapped around his lower body emerged from the bathroom.
"Serena! What are doing here?"
"I just wanted to see you. What am I not allowed to see my boyfriend?" She asked while walking closer. An innocent smile plastered, though this time it was real.
Darien gestured to his half naked state. Serena giggled and came closer; she really wanted to tease him right now.
"Oh I don't mind.much"
Darien began to back away step by step. The look in her eyes showing she wanted something else.
"Why don't you give me a few minutes to get dressed."
"Is it necessary?"
Darien's back soon bumped with his bedroom door. In one sift motion he opened and closed the door. Leaving a blonde laughing her head off in his living room.
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After a few minutes Darien had opened his bedroom door. Serena came inside and without any warning laid on his bed. She was laying on her right side, her ride arm pillowing her head while looking at Darien looking at her. She smiled playfully scooping over a bit so her back touched the wall. Darin just continued looking at her.
"Are you gonna take a hint or are you going to keep staring at me" Her tone a bit impatient, her intentions were as clean and innocent as a ten year old. All she wanted to do was snuggle. In her opinion snuggling was the best thing ever made, and the best cure for anything.
He finally smiled and sat on the bed. He reached his hand to her face, caressing her cheek.
"Have I told you how beautiful you are today?"
"You just did"
"Yeah.you really are my princess" Darien leaned and kissed the tip of her nose playfully. Serena giggled, her arms going around his neck and pulling him closer against her.
"Snuggle with me." She pleaded.
He sat up, took the sheet neatly folded at the feet of the bed and covered them with it. He then lay fully on his side. Staring into her eyes.
"Darien"
"Umm?"
"You know how you tell me, you were dead before I came into your life?"
"Yeah"
"Well, I was dead before you came into mine. Thank you for showing me what real love is" Her voice was soft, loving. He reached for her desperately. Clinging to her as if she was his life and was too afraid to loose her.
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Here it is chapter 20! Wow, well you may or may not recognize Eric and Shelly depending on if you saw the movie The Crow, its one of my favourite movies. Sarah is also from that movie. If you haven't seen it, well just bare with me. I hope this was a good chapter and that you enjoyed it.
I know it is a bit angsty, but Serena's passion for justice has to come from somewhere. Plus she was willing to give the bad guys the silver crystal, the purity chalice, her sceptre and who knows what more for her friends. So that the baddies wouldn't kill them. So she has to have a very strong reason for that.
Next chapter: Darien/Serena mushhh. And MAYBE! Depending on what YOU tell me MAYBE next chapters Trinity and Neo ARRIVE TO TOKYO! But that is up to you! You can still vote for whom you want Serena to stay with and please tell me if you want them in Tokyo next chapter!
Thank you so much for reviewing everyone, you all make my day every time you do. Even a line helps, QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? FLAMES? Just tell me! I promise I will answer them all. Well See ya everyone!
Blood Bond With Love 20 (Yes twenty, bring the balloons I'm celebrating!!!!) _______________________
"No prob, say Sere you ain't signing for dance?"
"No way"
"Why?"
"Cause she can't dance for hell!" Said a rough male voice from behind her.
~~~~~~
"F**k off Angel." Said Tank angrily.
The girl's mouths dropped enough to fit a cat. Mina managed to cover Rini's ears for any upcoming curses but the girl just shook off her hands.
"Tank! Don't swear. What do you want Angel?" Said Serena turning to look at the tall black haired guy. He raised an eyebrow and gave Serena an inferior look.
"You won't dance cause your too damn afraid kid. You know it"
"That's none of your business so just piss off" She turned around not wanting to give the man another look.
"Yeah peaches, why don't you go practice your ballet moves with your beee___ Ouch! WOMAN I WAS GOING TO SAY WOMAN!" Serena removed her foot from above his. Tank gave her an evil look.
"Just watch it Tank, and Serena I don't have anything specific against you so just keep out. Oh and say hello your asshole brother for me will ya" He shot back as he turned around and walked over to his partner.
"What was that about?" Asked Rini timidly amazed.
"Old riot, nothing important." Tank dismissed lightly.
"That's Angel, good dancer, one of the best. He was Will's fiancée old boyfriend, he's still jealous cause she chose Will over him"
"Oh so old love riot" Said Mina with sudden interest.
Tank met the girl's gaze, his tone becoming serious.
"If you're going to be working here I suggest you get used to snake pits. And Sere, don't let them off your sight, they bite." He said sharply.
"Relax Tank, I know this "snake pit" better than you do" She said smiling. "After all I did grow up here" She added laughing. "C'mon girls, we have to ask the manager where we can help" She started dragging the group to the opposite side of the room when Tank's loud voice stopped her.
"Yo Sere! Don't let the snake pit bite, you have a tendency to get lost here." He told her, Serena smiled acknowledging and nodded. Tank returned the smile Serena continued walking.
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"Ok Serena your going to tell us what in the world is going on and your going to tell us now!" Said Rey firmly.
Serena turned around to see the girls standing in the middle of the empty hallway looking at her. She knew she owed them an explanation, after all they had just seen the place she'd spent her most of her childhood in. It had been in these walls where she had won her first competition.
That painting room where she'd first called Trinity mom. Most of her life had been in these walls. This was part of her and she wanted to share it with them. A huge full smile filled her rosy lips. She laughed a bit, the sun shining on her.
She ran a hand down the round rail at the side of the hall. They green trees from outside were well appreciated because of the glass windows on her right side. The girl's mood lightened as they saw the blonde laugh and lean on the crystal wall.
"You wanted to know where I grew up? You're standing on it. In these walls. My aunt Niobe owns this building. This is where I spent most of my time in, still do. After I moved in with my biological parents I came here to hide from the world. Hide from them.I practically lived, and breathed in here. It was my safety net, a sign that I wasn't alone. That I still belonged somewhere and a reassurance that my parents loved me."
She sighed heavily; she had lost count of the times she had come here running after a horrible school day and just danced away her worries.
"The snake pit is also this place, a lot of really stuck up people come here often. Thinking they're better than the rest, it forms artistic pressure on the rest of us, Angel is a good example of it. He's rich, famous, handsome, he thinks he's all that. He's. shallow."
She smiled at them, trying to ease the tension.
"So anything else?" She asked cheerfully.
"When are we getting to work?" Lita placed her hands on her hips.
"Right now would be good!" She laughed.
"Hey Serena, that Tank guy is HOT!" Mina got a dreamy look.
"He swears a lot though doesn't he?"
"That kinda gives him character"
"Yeah right Lita"
"Only when he's mad." Defended Serena no matter how tough he looked she knew he wasn't like that. For some reason she's always been surrounded by people who seemed colder and more unbreakable than they really were.
"I just hope Rini doesn't pick anything up"
"Hey! I'm not that little you know, I do * know* those words.
~(~(~(~(~(~(~(~(~)~)~)~)~)~)~)~)Weeks later(~(~(~(~(~(~(~(~)~)~)~)~)~)~)~)
"Hey Tank, could you pass me that ribbon please?"
"Yeah sure Lita, you really like working on the plain don't ya?" Asked Tank looking at the brunette woman helping him tidy up the empty dance gym.
"Yeah, it's so interesting to watch. Plus everyone here dances so well!"
"I assume you like dancing"
"Oh yeah"
"Do you dance?"
"Waltz, but nothing fancy like this"
"You should take classes if you like it that much"
"Me? Classes? I don't think so"
"Why not girl! You'd love it"
"Maybe. do you dance?"
"Very little, my bro tried to get me into classes when I was younger but I never really got into it. I'm more of a body building type of guy ya know"
"How many brothers do you have?"
"One big bro one big sis"
"How about your parents?"
"They're dead." He said easily.
"Oh, I'm so sorry I didn't mean to__"
"It's ok, you didn't know. They died when I was little"
"My parents died too"
It was his turn to apologize. "I'm sorry"
"Like you said it's ok. So Tank how are you Serena's cousin?"
"Loooong story princess would take me all day to explain. And its very confusing lets just say I'm her indirect cuz. But I grew up with her, she like my lil sis"
Lita blushed at the sudden pet name, but managed to shake it off quickly.
"Umm. let me get this straight though. Your funny, kind, easy going, pretty, out going, strong and you're single?" He raised an eyebrow and gave her a cocky grin. She blushed but hid it as she bent down to pick up another ribbon.
"Yeah, it's like that. I guess I'm not just what guys want"
"Lita believe ME! You are what guys want!"
Her blush deepened, she wasn't easily embarrassed but this guy was doing a pretty good job on doing it.
'Is he trying to complement me to seduce me or is he being serious?' Thought Lita. The door flung open revealing a certain blonde with odangos running full speed toward them.
"TANK! MOMANDDADARECOMINGTOTOKYO!" She yelled, jumping up and down. Tank came down from the benches; he placed both hands on her shoulders trying to make her calm down.
"Buns I didn't get a word you said"
"Mom. And dad. Luz. Faith. Uncle. Aunty. And Nana are coming to Tokyo!!!!!!" She yelled again. Her face turned tomato red and her head looked just about ready to burst.
"They are?" He asked dumbfounded.
"Yes! I just talked to mom right now. They're ALL COMING!"
Lita came closer to her friend placing a hand on her shoulder.
"That's great news Serena!" She said cheerfully.
"You know what the best part is?"
"You finally get to stop weeping?"
"No! Yes, but that also means they might be staying here for good! I'm so happy I feel like I could just burst!" The blonde opened her arms and began turning around as if dancing while laughing. Tank couldn't help but laugh himself at her attitude. It showed she missed them more than she let on.
"Does Will know?"
"Yes! I was with him when we called."
"Oh great then Pacey already knows, he'll have to clean the house"
Serena stopped turning and looked at the two people standing there looking at her. An idea occurred to her. Tank and Lita were hitting it off nicely enough. She put on a big watermelon smile, Tank raised an eyebrow. Knowing that look all too well, it was her "I-got-a great-idea-and-I'm-not- telling," smile. He HATED that smile; it had gotten him in a lot of trouble over the years.
"Serena take that idiotic look off your face, I don't like it. It means you're up to something and it's usually not good." He warned. But the blonde just kept on smiling.
"When are they coming?"
"In two weeks"
"Wow, that's soon"
"You'll love them Lita, you really will. I want you to meet my mom, I'm sure you will love her"
Serena threw her arms around her friend and hugged her tightly. From all her friends Lita reminded her the most of her foster family. She was a lot like them; she acted tough so she wouldn't get hurt. But inside all she wanted was happiness, she made a mental note to invite her for dinner with them first chance she got.
#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=Next Day morning#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=#=
She twisted the doorknob, opening it quietly. It was early and even though she knew Darien liked to wake up early it was Saturday and he could be sleeping in. She entered quietly, placing a plastic bag on the counter. She heard the sound of water splashing; she concluded he was in the shower. A light blush warmed her cheeks as a perverted thought slipped her mind.
'Baaaaad Serena, so early and already being such a perv! Concentrate Sere, concentrate' She tried to divert her attention from the shower. Her mind froze as she remembered what tomorrow would be. 'Tomorrow.tomorrow it'll be nine years since I was shot. It feels like such a long time ago, since I tasted what death was like.'
The thought formed tears in her eyes. 'They're dead, they're all dead, and there's nothing I can do about it NOTHING! Eric and Shelly, and the gang. All dead, why? Cause of the streets these godforsaken streets. All because of the hate and pain, they're dead and me. What am I? Alive, this worthless, klutz, who can't do anything, is alive. Alive, a survivor, how many people died shot, then and I'm the one who got to live. God, why did you let it happen?
Why is there so much pain and misery? I can't complain I got it easy my parents never beat me. Oichi came pretty close once but I was lucky. I was never truly alone, but them, them, oh god why?'
She dropped on her knees crying, she had gone to so many funerals already. So many, and she wanted to go visit some graves tomorrow. She wanted to thank those who had died protecting people like her and had died. There was once single reason why she actually fought. One and one alone, and it were the most selfish of reasons. She didn't want to go to a funeral ever again. She didn't want to have to experience the loss of another loved one.
She'd never given up on fighting, and when her friends were close to dying or in danger she would do anything, anything at all to save them. Even if that meant giving all the power of the world for them, she would never let another person die just because again. Specially her friends, she WOULD NEVER go to one of their funerals. Long ago she had made a promise. Long ago when she had gone to her last funeral. How she hated the damn ceremonies.
The black, the place, the smell. The smell of death..
~*~*~*~*~Memory~*~*~
Eric Craven 1972-1993
'A soul dressed in black, a lover's hope. The Crow the protector of those with injustice.'
Shelly Shinas 1973-1993 'All little things matter, a touch a sigh. Her lips could turn away the sadness of out hearts.'
"We have to go Serena"
"Why?"
"They're waiting"
"They shouldn't be dead"
"That's the way it is"
"Why?"
"Because that's the beginning"
Faith turned around to see the two black figures walking closer to them. Trinity placed a hand on Faith's shoulder; Faith nodded in quiet understanding and followed her mother away from the graves. Sarah kneeled beside Serena.
"We shouldn't cry," Said the blonde girl, her hair was short, her jeans and shirt a bit torn. She ran a hand down Serena's back wanting to see her younger girl's blue eyes but not being able because of the heavy dark shades she was wearing.
"What will you do now Sarah?"
"I don't know"
"Come with us"
"I can't"
"Why not?"
"My life.it belongs to those streets. I swore I will make them safer, I swore it to them. Or die trying"
"Why do the ones that try ease the pain always end up dead?"
"Not always, sometimes, just sometimes they end up blessed"
"I will not come to another funeral, not ever, not again. I will stop this.madness, even if I have to die trying"
"We will do out best" She whispered.
~*~*~*~*~End Memory~*~*~*~*~
She dried her tears, why was it she always ended up crying here? Perhaps it was because it was the only place where she felt free to cry without giving explanations. She stood up wiping all remaining tears and glued on a smile. It may not be a real smile now, but she knew that if she started smiling now it would be a lot easier later.
A tall man with a tower wrapped around his lower body emerged from the bathroom.
"Serena! What are doing here?"
"I just wanted to see you. What am I not allowed to see my boyfriend?" She asked while walking closer. An innocent smile plastered, though this time it was real.
Darien gestured to his half naked state. Serena giggled and came closer; she really wanted to tease him right now.
"Oh I don't mind.much"
Darien began to back away step by step. The look in her eyes showing she wanted something else.
"Why don't you give me a few minutes to get dressed."
"Is it necessary?"
Darien's back soon bumped with his bedroom door. In one sift motion he opened and closed the door. Leaving a blonde laughing her head off in his living room.
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After a few minutes Darien had opened his bedroom door. Serena came inside and without any warning laid on his bed. She was laying on her right side, her ride arm pillowing her head while looking at Darien looking at her. She smiled playfully scooping over a bit so her back touched the wall. Darin just continued looking at her.
"Are you gonna take a hint or are you going to keep staring at me" Her tone a bit impatient, her intentions were as clean and innocent as a ten year old. All she wanted to do was snuggle. In her opinion snuggling was the best thing ever made, and the best cure for anything.
He finally smiled and sat on the bed. He reached his hand to her face, caressing her cheek.
"Have I told you how beautiful you are today?"
"You just did"
"Yeah.you really are my princess" Darien leaned and kissed the tip of her nose playfully. Serena giggled, her arms going around his neck and pulling him closer against her.
"Snuggle with me." She pleaded.
He sat up, took the sheet neatly folded at the feet of the bed and covered them with it. He then lay fully on his side. Staring into her eyes.
"Darien"
"Umm?"
"You know how you tell me, you were dead before I came into your life?"
"Yeah"
"Well, I was dead before you came into mine. Thank you for showing me what real love is" Her voice was soft, loving. He reached for her desperately. Clinging to her as if she was his life and was too afraid to loose her.
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Here it is chapter 20! Wow, well you may or may not recognize Eric and Shelly depending on if you saw the movie The Crow, its one of my favourite movies. Sarah is also from that movie. If you haven't seen it, well just bare with me. I hope this was a good chapter and that you enjoyed it.
I know it is a bit angsty, but Serena's passion for justice has to come from somewhere. Plus she was willing to give the bad guys the silver crystal, the purity chalice, her sceptre and who knows what more for her friends. So that the baddies wouldn't kill them. So she has to have a very strong reason for that.
Next chapter: Darien/Serena mushhh. And MAYBE! Depending on what YOU tell me MAYBE next chapters Trinity and Neo ARRIVE TO TOKYO! But that is up to you! You can still vote for whom you want Serena to stay with and please tell me if you want them in Tokyo next chapter!
Thank you so much for reviewing everyone, you all make my day every time you do. Even a line helps, QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? FLAMES? Just tell me! I promise I will answer them all. Well See ya everyone!