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Chapter 4
"PREGNANT", her father bellowed, "You are 16 years old how can you be pregnant?" Her mother fainted and fell to the floor. Her father's face turned red with anger and his eyes turned black with rage. Serena became very afraid. She began to tremble but was so scared that she was glued to the spot where she stood. Her father stalked towards her. "You are nothing but a cheap little slut", he yelled," You have brought shame upon this household far too many times. You are a disgrace".
Serena began to sob uncontrollably. "Daddy, please don't hate me", she pleaded. Amara's heart was breaking in half as she watched the scene in front of her Trista had too turn away because it was too painful to watch. If someone would have looked at her face they would have seen a single tear run down her face.
"Don't Daddy me", Ken yelled. He then took a step towards his daughter. Serena's eyes widened in fear as her father proceeded to move towards her. Ken raised a hand to strike his daughter.
"Daddy, please don't", said cried just as his hand came down and slapped her across the face. He raised his hand to strike her again but was stopped by Amara's strong hand wrapped firmly around his wrist.
"Don't you dare lay another hand on her", she said to Ken in a threatening tone, "You will deeply regret it if you do because you will then have to deal with me". Trista had turned around just as Ken had turned around just as Ken slapped Serena. Now, she was standing in front of Serena. Her eyes shone with protectiveness for her princess.
"If you want to try you do any harm to Serena you will have to get through me", said Trista, "And getting through me won't be an easy feat". Serena was shaking. Her father had never hit her before and she was in a state of shock. Irene was coming to and she watched the scene.
"Ken, I think you need to calm down", Irene said to her husband.
"Calm down! How do you propose I do that", he said, "Our 16 year old daughter just told us she is pregnant".
"I know that but going off like you are it is not going to help any. We need to sit down and talk about what is going to happen", she said. Irene had never seen her husband this angry and it scared her. She was not about to say anything that would make him angrier then he already was.
"I will tell you what is going to happen Irene. She is going to have an abortion", he said. He was so forceful in the way he was speaking. He thought that because he was the master of the house Serena would do whatever he told her to.
"No", Serena yelled as she wrapped her arms protectively around her stomach. "I will not kill my baby. I will have this baby and raise it with Darien", she said.
"Fine, if that is how you want it you are no daughter of mine. I want you out of this house today", ken yelled.
"No Ken, you can't make her leave", Irene said. Irene did not want her daughter to leave. But she could tell that her husband's mind was made up. There was going to be no changing it.
"I have spoken. Serena you have 1 hour to pack everything you want and get out of here", Ken said.
Serena headed to the stairs with tears running down her cheeks. "We will give you a hand Sere", said Amara as she and Trista headed towards the stairs.
"Thank you", she said, "I don't have much just my clothes, stuffed bunnies and some other things. Will Luna be able to come with us?"
"Of course, we wouldn't dream of not letting you bring her", said Trista.
They walked into Serena's room and Amara was shocked by the number of stuffed bunnies. "Shall we begin", she asked.
"Yeah, all the clothes and my bunnies go", she said. They began packing all of her clothes into bags and boxes. They got half the clothes packed and started taking them to the car. Serena picked up a box and started towards the door when Amara walked in from taking a load to the car.
"Serena, give me that box. You should not be lifting anything in you condition", Amara said as she took the box, "I just want you to pack. Trista will help you and I will carry the stuff to the car". After 30 minutes all of the clothes and stuffed animals were packed and it was time to pack everything else.
"Amara, can you pack the desk? Trista, can you pack the rest of the closet with me", she asked.
"Sure", they said at the same time. Amara went over to the desk and opened the one drawer. Trista went over to the closet with Serena.
"Trista, can you pass me one of those boxes that are next to you", Amara asked.
"Here you go", she answered as she handed her the box. Amara opened the desk and began boxing the papers. She came upon a crumpled test paper. "Sere, why do you have a crumpled test from 2 years ago in your desk", she asked.
"Oh, that is the test that I hit Darien in the head with the first time we met", she said. After cleaning out more papers she found a red steal tipped rose. She found out it was the first rose Tuxedo Mask had thrown into battle to save Serena.
"Why did you save this after all these years", Amara asked. She did not understand how someone could keep these things.
"I am a sentimentalist. They are important to me", she said.
Amara finished packing the desk just as Trista stumbled upon a shoe box that was buried in the deepest corner of the closest. She opened the box and examined the contents. Amara looked over their shoulders and into the box. Trista moved some pictures of Serena, Darien and Rini. Under the pictures was a beautiful golden locket shaped like a star. Trista gasped at the sight of the locket and Amara gave her a very confused look. "What is it", she asked.
"I can answer that Amara", Serena said as she walked up behind her friend. She leaned down to take the locket into her hands. As soon as she touched the locket it opened and began to play. Serena closed her eyes and listened to the soft melody that came from the locket. She hummed along for a brief moment before closing the locket. "Amara, this is Darien's and my star locket. It is a symbol of our love. I gave it to Prince Endymion days before the fall of the Moon Kingdom right before he went back to earth to fight Beryl. He was not supposed to be coming back to the moon. But, he came back the night my kingdom fell to help us fight", she said. After she explained what the locket she was sat down on her bed and cried while clutching the locket to her heart.
"Princess, are you alright", asked Amara.
"She will be fine. Reliving the final days of the Moon Kingdom is really hard for her", Trista said", Serenity had to watch Endymion die".
Amara looked at the girl with a new found respect. "I never understood just what she went through before. She has gone through so much in both this life and the past life", she exclaimed, "I never knew".
"You wouldn't", said a voice coming from the door. Trista and Amara turned to where the voice was coming from. There Luna was standing. "Serenity will never talk about the last days of the Moon Kingdom. The memories are too painful. Not only did she have to watch Prince Endymion die but she had to watch as all her friends die. She then had to watch Darien and the girls die several times in this life", said the cat.
Serena wiped her eyes. "Let's get the last 2 boxes into the car and get out of here", she said. Trista and Amara grabbed the boxes and walked out the room.
"You guys head out. I will be right behind you", said Serena. She picked up Luna off of her bed and took one last look at her room before heading out.
She walked down the steps and headed to the front door. Her mom was standing by the door waiting for her. "I love you Serena. Your father will come to his senses one day. Please keep me up to date on how you are doing", Irene said wrapping her arms around her daughter in a hug.
"Don't worry mom I will. You have my number call me whenever you want", Serena said. She returned her mom's hug and walked out the door.
She and Luna got into the car and she buckled her seat belt. "Let's go", she said, "I just want to get out of here". Amara put the car into gear and took off the road.
"After we unload the car can we go to the arcade" Serena asked, "I could use a milkshake". "Sure Sere", said Amara, "But I want you to get settled in first".
"Are you okay Serena", asked Trista.
"No, I'm not at least I'm not right now", she answered.
They pulled up to the front of the house and entered the living room. "You're back", Michelle said.
"What happened to your face", asked Hotaru. She had noticed the mark Serena's father had left.
"My dad hit me before kicking me out. He would have hit me again but Amara stopped me. He was going to try to make me get an abortion", she said, "I told him no that is when he told me to get out". Everyone helped get Serena moved into her new room then they went to the arcade.
"Andrew, can I talk to you for a minute in private", she asked her good friend. "Sure Sere, let's go to the back", said Andrew. They walked into the back. "Okay Sere, what did you need to talk to me about", he asked.
"Andy, you won't be seeing me around for awhile. I am going to be moving", she said.
"Where are you going to be moving to", he asked.
"I am moving to the states. My father kicked me out so I am moving there with some friends", she said in reply.
"Why did your father kick you out", he asked.
"Well Andy, I just found out I am pregnant. You can't tell the girls any of it. I am no longer talking to them and I don't want them to know", she said.
"Sere, did I hear you right. You are pregnant", Andy said.
"Yes you did. Please don't be angry", Serena said.
"Sere, I can't say that I'm not a little disappointed but I know you will be fine. Have you told Darien yet", he asked.
"No, I am planning on going to see him before we get settled in our new place. I will stay in touch with you. Remember please don't say a word to the girls", she said.
"Don't worry", he said, "I won't say a word to the girls". Then he hugged Serena before they walked back out to the main room. Serena ordered her usual milkshake then went to sit with her friends. "I let Andrew know what was going on", she told the gang.
Just as they all finished their orders the arcade doors opened and Raye and Mina walked in. They both stared at Serena and started walking towards her. "Let's go Sere", said Trista.
"Good idea", she replied. They all grabbed their coats and sweaters then headed towards the door. "Goodbye Andy see you soon", Serena said as she walked past the girls.
Mina moved to block the entrance when Amara walked up to Serena and put a protective arm around her shoulders. "I do believe we told you to stay away from her", Amara said to the girls just as they reached the door. All four girls formed a protective circle around Serena and glared daggers at Mina and Raye.
"Let this be your final warning. Stay away from her", said Hotaru. Then they walked out of the arcade.
"Now I just need to tell Darien", Serena stated.
"Well I was going to tell you when we got home but I guess I will tell you now", Michelle started, "We are leaving for Colorado in 3 days. I was able to get my mother to get the house ready sooner. Hotaru, Amara and I will be going straight there. You and Trista will be going to Boston to see Darien. You will be there for 1 week. You need to go pack clothes to take with you and we will take care of the rest. You and Trista will be leaving tomorrow. You plane takes off at 10".
Serena's face was shining and there was now a wide smile plastered across her face. "I get to see Darien tomorrow. Does he know I am coming? I haven't heard from him in 4 days", Serena squealed in excitement.
"No he has no clue that you are coming. We thought it would be nice if you surprised him", said Amara as they pulled up in front of the house.
"We have a lot to do. We need to pack everything then we will put drop clothes over all the furniture that way it won't be to dusty when we get back", said Michelle.
"Will Luna be coming with me or with you", Serena asked.
"She will be coming with us. Now you and Trista had better go pack", Michelle answered.
"Before I go to my room I just want to say thank you for everything you are going for me", Serena said.
"We would do it all over again Princess", said Trista.
"That is what we are here for Kitten. Not only are you our princess you are one of my best friends. You, Serena have a heart of gold and I won't let anyone hurt you", said Amara, "Now go get packed".
Serena ran up the stairs. She got into her room and started going through her clothes. She wanted to pick out the perfect outfits to wear while she is visiting Darien. "I can't wait to see him", she said to herself.
An hour passed and Serena had her bags packed and she was listening to her locket when somebody knocked on her door. "Serena, dinner is ready", said Michelle, "You better come eat".
"I'm coming", Serena said getting off of her bed. She walked with Michelle into the dining room where everyone was waiting. She took the seat next to Hotaru and fixed her plate.
"Serena, our plane takes off at 10 o'clock. That means we need to be at the airport by 8 o'clock. I plan on being out the door by 7 o'clock. I want you up at 6 o'clock so you have enough time to eat breakfast before we leave the house", said Trista.
"I will be ready", said Serena.
She then turned towards her cat. "Luna, I want you to go talk to Artemis. Find out everything he will tell you about the last meeting but don't let on that you know what happened. Most importantly don't let him know that we are leaving", she said to her cat, "Trista and I are leaving tomorrow to go to Boston. We are spending a week with Darien. You will be going right to Colorado with the rest of the group in 3 days". Luna looked at her charge, "I will go talk to that traitorous cat. Don't worry I won't let on about anything", she said before exiting the house through an open window.
Soon everyone was finished eating. They all ventured into the living room to watch a movie. "Sere, are you ready to see Darien", asked Amara.
"Yes I am. I know it has only been a week but I haven't heard from him. I just hope he is as happy about Rini coming as I am", she said.
"Don't worry Serena, he will be very happy. Don't be surprised if he wants to transfer to the medical school that is the closest to where we will be living", said Michelle.
"I won't let him do that. He has to stay at Harvard. I don't want him to eventually regret giving up his Harvard degree because he had to move closer to me. That is his dream. I can't let him just throw it away", said Serena, "Well I think I am going to bed 6 o'clock comes early".
"Good night Kitten", said Amara.
"Good night", said Trista, Michelle and Hotaru at the same time.
Serena went up into her room and put on a white tank top and pink pajama pants that had little bunnies all over them. Then she went into the bath room to wash her face and brush her teeth. Afterwards Serena made her way back to her room and curled up under her covers. She was asleep almost as soon as her head hit the pillow. She drifted off and was quickly lost in dream world.
Serena woke up the next morning before her alarm went off. This was a first. She went into the bath room and took a shower. As she wrapped a towel around herself after completing her shower she heard a knock on the door. "I will be right out", she called out.
"Oh Serena it's you. I will see you downstairs when I am ready. I will see you downstairs when I am ready to go. Then I will make us breakfast".
Serena opened the door and stepped out into the hall. "Thank you Trista. All I ask is please no eggs. They do not agree with my stomach at the moment", she said.
"Okay, I will see you downstairs in about 20 minutes", said Trista as she walked into the bath room. Serena walked into her room and put on a pastel pink tank top. She then put a sheer white blouse on over top the tank top and a white miniskirt that ended half way up her thigh and her feet donned pink sandals. Serena put on a silver charm bracelet that had all of the planetary symbols, a red rose and 2 crescent moon charms. On crescent moon was gold and the other was made out of the prettiest rose gold anyone had ever seen. Next she put on a plain silver anklet and a silver chain with a heart on it. Her hair was tied up in her traditional pigtails with buns at the top. Serena tied pink ribbon around each bun before going downstairs.
She was greeted in by all four of her friends when she walked into the kitchen. "Wow Sere, Darien will be speechless when he sees you", said Amara.
"You really think so", Serena asked.
"Without a doubt he won't know what hit him", answered Michelle.
"I am going to miss you Serena. You will have to tell me all about Boston when you get to Colorado", added Hotaru.
"I will miss you too. Don't worry I am sure I will have a few stories to tell you", she said as she sat down at the kitchen table and ate her breakfast.
At 7 o'clock everybody put on their coats, grabbed their keys and went to the car. They listened to classical music all the way to the airport. "Michelle, do we have to listen to classical music every time we are in the car", Amara asked. "Yes we do", she answered. Serena and Hotaru laughed at Amara as she was getting annoyed. The ride to the airport was pretty long. Trista looked over to the blonde to see how she was holding up. Serena was pretty nervous because it was her first time on an airplane.
When they got to the airport Michelle handed Trista and Serena their tickets. Then they went through security where their bags were examined. When the person checked Serena's purse they took out a white bottle. "Miss, we can't let you take these onto the plane", said the guard without even looking at the bottle.
"Sir, those are my prenatal vitamins. I need them", she told the guard.
"Okay Miss, I guess I can let you keep them", he said to her as he returned the bottle to her purse and let her and Trista pass.
They arrived at their gate just as their flight started boarding. "Well, I guess this is it for a week", said Serena as she hugged Amara. "Have a good flight Kitten", she replied. Serena hugged her other 2 companions and said her goodbyes.
"We will call you when we land", said Trista.
"Say hello to Darien for us", said Michelle.
"I will", said Serena. Hotaru gave Serena and Trista one last hug before the girls walked through the gate and onto the plane.
Once they were buckled into their seats the plane started off down the runway. "Serena, are you okay", Trista asked when she noticed the young girls eyes were shut tight.
"Yeah I am okay. I am just nervous. This is my first time on a plane", she said as she opened her eyes to look at her friend.
"I want you to try to sleep while the plane is in the air that way you are well rested when we land in Boston", Trista told Serena.
"I will. I can't wait to see Darien and tell him our news and everything that is going on with the Inners", Serena said as she closed her eyes to go to sleep.
Trista pulled a book out of her bag and began to read. She knew once she got to Boston she would have to get a hold of Michelle to have her watch Raye and the other girls with her mirror. She also knew she would have to go check things out at the Gate of Time. Trista finished her book half way through the flight and decided that it would be a good idea for her to get some sleep while they were still in the air.
Another 6 hours later Trista and Serena were woken up by the sound of the flight attendant speaking over the intercom system. "Please fasten your seatbelts. We will be landing in about 20 minutes", she said. Trista buckled her seatbelt and put her book back into her bag.
"I am nervous about seeing Darien", Serena said.
"You have nothing to worry about. Darien will be so happy to see you", Trista told her.
"We are now landing at Boston International Airport. Please remain in your seats until the seatbelt light turns off", said the flight attendant. The plane came to a complete stop and the 'fasten your seatbelt' light turned off. Serena unbuckled her seatbelt and stood up so that she could stretch. Trista did the same thing then they both grabbed their carryon bags from the overhead storage compartment and made their way off the plane.
"Serena, let's go into the bathroom and call Michelle. I want to have her watch the girls with her mirror", Trista said quiet enough so no one else would hear her.
"Let's go", Serena said as she pulled her communicator out of her purse and they walked to the ladies room.
Trista checked every stall to make sure the room was empty before they headed into the handicap stall. Serena opened her communicator and called Michelle. "Neptune here", she said as she answered her beeping communicator.
"Hey Neptune it is Moon and Pluto. We just landed", Serena said.
"Neptune, I want you to keep an eye on the others with your mirror", Trista said taking the communicator from Serena.
"Will do", Michelle said, "Now go see the prince". With that Trista closed the communicator and handed it back to Serena.
"When we get to Darien's I need to go check things at the Gate of Time", Trista said, "Now let's go wake your prince up. I am sure he is sleeping because it is 1 in the morning".
"I don't think he is sleeping. I think he is still up studying", Serena told her friend. Serena was sure he would be studying because he was normally still up at this time.
They walked out of the airport and hailed a cab. They got in and got their seatbelts buckled. Serena then gave the cab driver the address to Darien's apartment. The cab ride lasted 20 minutes and the whole way there Serena either twirled her hair or played with the hem of her skirt.
"You are nervous aren't you", Trista asked.
"Yes, I am. I am very nervous about telling him about the baby", she answered.
"Don't worry he will be happy", Trista said in response.
Just then the cab pulled up in front of Darien's apartment building. "That will be $40.00", said the cab driver. Trista paid the fee and they both got out of the cab and headed up the walk towards the building. Serena opened the door to the apartment building and they both walked up to the security desk. "Excuse me sir. I am looking for the apartment of Darien Shields", said Trista. Her English was far better than Serena's.
"He is in apartment 415. It is on the top floor", the security guard answered.
"Thank you", Trista said as they walked towards the elevator.
They stepped onto the elevator and pushed the button for the top floor. It only took about 2 minutes for the elevator to reach their destination. Once the doors opened they began to walk down the hall looking at all the door numbers until they found Darien's. "415 here it is", said Trista turning towards Serena, "Are you ready?"
"I am as ready as I will ever be", Serena said as she knocked on the door.