The Dark Prince Returns

Chapter Six: Unforgivable

Serena had fallen asleep crying that night. When she finally woke up again, she noticed that Diamond was not there. She got out of her bed and looked around top to bottom. When she was sure there was no sign of him anywhere, she decided to make a run for it.

Guide me. She said, closing her eyes. She opened them again and then walked towards the window. She got up on the ledge and looked down. She felt like Repunzal trapped in the high building. If she jumped, she would die.

"What are you doing, Serena?" Diamond said, walking into the room.

Serena jumped with fright and turned to face him. Oh no. She had to do something. She had to get out! "Stay away from me, Diamond!"

"That's a long fall, you know." He walked slowly up to her. Serena backed up slowly.

Finally, she felt her foot loose balance and began to fall backwards. She felt her heart stop and everything seemed to move in slow motion. Oh god, she thought. I'm going to die.

"Serena!" Diamond yelled, but it seemed so distant to Serena. He seemed to far away, pulled back by the darkness. For a second she saw his face. His violet eyes looked into hers and she saw a good in him. She saw his soul, his heart and life. It was tinted. There was a good in him and it was tinted in a black darkness. She had looked beyond it before. It was too late to save him. It was too late to save her self.

She closed her eyes and waited. Darien. At the though, she felt herself floating. When she opened her eyes, she swore that she had died. She was flying through the night sky. Then, she looked up. She was in his arms, flying with him. She closed her eyes once more and blacked out.

"So, she's okay?" Mina asked.

"She should be." Rei said, folding a warm washcloth and placing it on Serena's head.

All the scouts looked at her for a moment. They saw the tear streaks on her cheeks. Rei sighed and everyone turned away from the resting girl.

"He did something to hurt her." Darien said, walking into Rei's room. "She has scratches on her back."

Rei's eyes widened.

"I'll kill that bastard! How dare he! How can he think-" Lita began, but was quickly interrupted by Darien.

"I don't understand, though. I had just seen her yesterday and she had his mark on her forehead. She seemed so loyal to him. I went out last night. I wanted to just sit at the foot of the tower. I wanted to just watch out for her, make sure she was happy. I saw her backing out of the tower. I jumped up to get her. I didn't see Diamond follow me. There's something wrong her and I can't put a finger on it!"

They all sat in silence.

"Maybe he has a plan all thought out through. Maybe he let her go and hoped you would take her. Maybe she's still-" Malachite began.

"Or maybe She got away clean?" Jedeite finished. He looked at Darien and reassured him that everything was going to be all right.

"There is no telling now."

Serena began to stir. She looked up at everyone, bewildered. Then, she came to and her eyes widened, filled with joy. She got up and ran to hug them all. They welcomed her hug, but Darien stood distant. He still heard her words echoing in his head. He knew something was wrong. He knew this wasn't right.

They all asked her questions, Rei yelled at her for various reasons. But when she looked at Serena, she ran into her arms and hugger her.

"Don't do that to us ever again, meatball head!" she said, beginning to cry. They all smiled. Rei was never compassionate- not often at least. It showed how much she really cared. Serena hugged her back.

Then, Serena noticed Darien in the corner, watching them. She was afraid to go to him. She wanted so much to be held in his arms, to feel safe and be told that everything was all right, and then believe it all. As much as she wanted it, she knew she couldn't have it. She had betrayed him and if he knew, there was no way he would forgive her. She knew that nothing would be okay ever again. She knew Diamond would come again, and this time, even though she was aware, she was nowhere near ready to fight him. Not mentally or physically- or emotionally.

Darien walked out of the room and out of the temple. Rei watched him. What the hell is he doing, she thought. She ran after him.

"What the fuck, Darien? Serena is finally back! She's here and she's back to normal! You barely acknowledged her! Right now is when she needs you most!"

He said nothing for a moment, and then looked at Rei in the eye. "How are you so sure that it's her?"

"Because I trust my heart."

"So do I. And something's wrong."

Diamond sat furiously in his chair. He had let her escape.

"How could I have been so dull-minded!" He screamed. He spotted a class vase on the table in front of him. In frustration, he picked it up and threw it with force against the wall. It shattered into pieces. The roses that were in it fell to the ground.

"I was so close! I hade her dancing on my finger tips!" He sighed. "She can't get far anyways. I know where she'll be. Besides, she's got a weight on her shoulder!" he laughed at the thought, then was quiet quickly after.

For a second, he had a thought. He looked at the roses and then at the glass. A smile crept up his face. The rose. The glass; shattered.

"Fine, Serenity. I'll play." Diamond stood from his spot. The whole room disappeared and he stood in a dark warp. "But I'll tell you one thing- I always win."

A few days later, Darien and Serena were walking in the park, hand and hand. The cherry blossom trees shed their petals around them. Serena was silent, as well as Darien. It had been an aqward few days considering the two of them had not really talked. Serena wanted so badly to tell him everything. She wanted to beg for forgiveness and hope he would embrace her with sympathy. When she thought about it, she didn't want sympathy and knew she didn't deserve it. Something as this was unforgivable and would only tear them apart.

Taking a deep breath, Serena looked over at Darien and stopped walking. He stopped as well and looked at her, smiling, hiding everything he felt and thought between his lips.

"Why have you been ignoring me?" She asked abruptly.

Darien had no reaction. "I haven't, Serena. I've just been- worried."

"What do you mean?"

Darien continued walking, as did Serena. "I think something happened. Maybe something you are afraid to tell me."

Serena stopped right there. Her stomach flipped inside out and she stared at him. How did he know? What did he know?

"Is there something you haven't told me, Serena?"

She said nothing for a minute. She felt herself flush. She had to say something, anything. Darien knew when she was lying and she couldn't tell the truth- not now. "Yea…"

Darien gave her his full attention.

"Well, I dunno. It's just-" In that second, Serena felt her stomach jerk. Oh no, the thought. She stopped at the side of the walk and turned to the bushes. She was so embarrassed. She had thrown up. Darien rushed to her side. He held her hair back and rubbed her back.

After a couple minutes, it had stopped. People all around were glancing their way, probably thinking that she was drunk.

"You're not well. Let's get you back to your dorm." Darien held her up to his cycle, and then drove off, holding her in the front to make sure she didn't fall off.

What was that? She asked herself. What's wrong with me?

Authors Note: All right, folks! So sorry it took so long and it's such a cruddy chapter! I was in such a rush to get it finished for you guys! I tried my best and thought out the plot! Hope you like! Wanna take a guess on what might happen? Might give me some ideas! Lol! REVIEW, PLEASE!