Seiya
Seiya walked towards Serena's apartment with a little more pep in his step than normal. He even began whistling. The only thing better than being back on Earth was seeing Serena again. He smiled as he remembered how she looked yesterday. She had changed. She didn't put her hair in that Odango hairstyle anymore. She was the same tall height but her new mature attitude helped her to look more like the woman she was. Although she had become more mature, Serena's playful side was still there. It was just buried deep down somewhere. He couldn't help but take note of Serena's bust, had grown significantly over the years. If only she wasn't in love with that man, Seiya could have her. But he figured if Serena waited over a year for Darien's safe return, which would mean she is happy with him. And if Serena was happy, Seiya was happy. He began to frown at the thought. That was not exactly the case here.
He was almost at the door to Serena's apartment building when a raindrop fell on his cheek. He looked around. It was as sunny, not a single cloud in the sky, how could it be raining? Furthermore he didn't see or feel any other raindrops. He looked up toward the sky and saw Serena. She was standing on the edge of her balcony, looking down, crying.
Serena
She couldn't erase the image of Rini from her mind. The frail girl would not have a chance at life. She could barely hang on to the life she had now. Serena couldn't stop thinking: I ruined everything. I shouldn't have let Darien go. Shouldn't have let him go. I need to fix this mess. My mess I need to end everyone's suffering. I can end Rini's suffering right now. If I'm gone, she will be too, and then we can see each other on the other side.
"Serena!" The blonde looked down and saw Seiya. The expression of worry contorted his face. Everyone below had started screaming as they looked up to see Serena about the jump. "Serena! Stay right there! Don't move, I coming!"
Seiya
He hoped his voice would reach her. He would jump too, if he couldn't save Serena. He needed to hurry. He ran into the building and pressed the up bottom to the elevator. On top of the wall it showed where it was… the tenth floor…
This isn't fast enough! Seiya dashed to up the stairs, taking the steps two at a time.
Serena
She wanted to wait for Seiya. She did. But Serena knew that if she waited, she would never jump. And she needed to jump. She needed to end everything. And then everyone would be happy, right? No one needed her. No one wanted her. She took the step. This time it was off the balcony. She was falling and there was no turning back now. She could faintly hear a piercing scream cutting through the wind, "SERENA!"
Seiya
He ran for all he was worth. He was in her apartment, in her living room. He looked around and saw no one. "SERENA!" Out of the corner of his eye, through the kitchen's glass door he saw blonde hair disappear from the window.
Seiya ran to the balcony. He reached down.
Serena
Time was slowing. She imagined everything would be quick and painless. But she was dying inside. Perhaps because a part of her knew she was running away. Perhaps because a part of her knew she would never escape suffering this way. Suddenly, she was suspended in the air, no longer falling. She looked up.
Seiya
He had caught a hold on her wrist. "Serena, are you okay?" He struggled to ask through his gritted teeth. The balcony bars were hurting his upper arms as he held on to the blonde, gravity wasn't helping him haul her up. But he managed to do so anyway.
His brain a skipped time, adrenaline pulsed in his ears and pressed on his eyes. Serena was some how on top of him. Seiya released a sigh of relief. He was able to save her… from herself.
…
They were now sitting in the living room.
"Serena. Why?" Seiya was confused as to why the girl who was so happy and full of vitality could also be suicidal.
"I don't want to talk about it." Serena took a sip of her coffee and turned her head.
"You don't want to talk about it? Serena, I deserve some explanation as to why I had to pull you off the side of the side of your balcony at-" He glanced at his watch, "9:18 in the morning!" Seiya slammed his cup on the table.
"It doesn't concern you."
"It does concern me! Do you want me to repeat myself? I saved you! Let's not mention the thousands of people who would have been scarred after seeing your body splattered on the city street!"
"Well I didn't ask you to save me! People are always doing things I don't ask them to do. But I go along with it because I'm here to provide everyone with happiness. That is all I am concerned with. If I weren't here then everyone would be happy! Sometimes it gets to be too much for me! I- I just can't do everything thing." The last sentence was soft, barely audible.
Seiya realized what happened. Her frowning at Darien's name, all the times she got a phone call at the café from Darien and didn't pick up. Everything made sense, "He left you, didn't he? "
"Yes."
Seiya reached across the table and held Serena in his arms. Her eyes welled up with tears.
"It's going to be okay. I don't know how but it is going to be. I'll be there for you."
Serena couldn't tell why but she actually felt slightly reassured. She buried her head in his chest and cried aloud. Her tears finally cascaded slowly down her rounded cheeks, mingling with her hair.
"Odango. I need you, so please don't give up, don't give up, please. I can help you."
Seiya held her tighter. He wished they could go back to the first time he was on Earth. He wished everything would be just like before, when the scouts and starlights were plagued by Sailor Galaxia's minions, having fun during the day and beating bad guys at night. Just like before when everyone was smiling, and laughing.
Just like before Darien failed to support Serena. Just like before that bastard left her alone. Seiya wouldn't settle for that this time. He would be Serena's pillar, and this time nothing will separate him from her.
Thank you everyone who has reviewed yay! My first review!
How did Serena find out that Darien and Rei betrayed her?
Just about everything that happened between Serena, Darien and Rei will be revealed in chapter 4. And I will start to talk more about the other starlights, and the inner and outer senshi in chapter 4 as well. I wanted to first establish Serena and Seiya's relationship first.
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