Disclaimer: I own no rights to Sailor Moon.
Note from author: Serena is about 19 in this story, she's not attending school.
Who Am I Really?
Revelation
Serena walked along silently, a frown on her face. She'd just gotten of work, where she'd had a fight with one of her friends.
"Hey Serena, what's up?" Amy called from behind her.
"Oh, hey Amy," Serena said quietly.
"What's the matter?" Amy asked.
"I just had a bad day at work, that's all," Serena answered.
"Why don't I take you to get some ice cream, to cheer you up." Amy suggested.
Serena lit up immediately, "Thanks Amy, you're the best."
The two girls went to the ice cream shop, where Amy ordered a small cone, and Serena ordered a huge banana split. While eating, Amy realized that she had to leave in order to get to a study group on time. So she left Serena to the rest of her split. And once the Champion of Justice was finished she headed home. However, while walking home that night, Serena was attacked, and disappeared.
Darien awoke with a start, "That dream again. But what does it mean?" he asked himself, wiping sweat from his forehead.
It had been nearly six months since Serena had disappeared, and for the last two weeks he had been having the same dream.
"That girl, who is she?" Darien pondered, "And why do I keep dreaming about her?"
"Oh hi Darien, what brings you here?" Raye asked as the boy walked up the stairs to her temple the next day.
"I need your help," he said. "I've been having the same dream for the last two weeks, and I don't know what it means."
"Okay, well, lets go inside and I'll see if I can help you." Raye said, turning and walking into the temple. Once inside they found an empty room and sat down across from each other. "So, tell me about this dream."
"Well, at first I'm standing all alone in the dark, and the Serena, as Serenity, appears. She looks at me and calls me for help." he paused for a second, "But when I run after her she fades away and I see a brunette girl standing in a park with roses. Then I wake up."
Raye looked at Darien, "Well, I'm not really sure what to tell you. As far as the brunette, perhaps she someone that you or Serena knew."
"I didn't know her." Darien said.
"And as for Serena, Darien she's been gone for six months, and no one knows what happened to her, or has heard from her. We all miss her, but we have to face the facts, Serena's gone." Raye said sadly.
"No," Darien barked, "She's not dead, I know it. She's alive, and she needs my help. I can feel her Raye, I can feel her." Darien's voice trailed off.
Tears filled Raye's eyes, "Darien, let it go."
Darien stood up, "No," he said again. "She's alive, I'm going to prove it. Raye I'm leaving, I'm going to find that girl, she has to know something." And he turned and left.
"Oh, Darien." Raye whispered as tears streamed down her cheeks.
And so it commenced, for a year, Darien visited every park with a rose garden in it, and for a year he had not luck. His search had even taken him to the United States. He was now in California. Exactly where, he wasn't sure, but it contained a wonderful rose garden.
He sat down on a bench and sighed, "Maybe I should give up." Since he didn't have a job, Darien wore old tattered and torn clothes that were covered with a cloak. He had a small back pack with a few possessions, money, and a spare change of clothes.
Just then, he heard that unmistakable laugh. Darien jumped up and looked around. "Serena?" he yelled. He then saw a blonde and walked up to her, "Serena?" The girl turned around, but it wasn't Serena. "Sorry," Darien said walking away. He heard it again.
"Will you stop that," the voice said playfully.
Darien looked around and soon found a couple holding hands. The boy poked the girl's side and she giggled.
"Knock it off Logan," she said.
"That voice," Darien whispered to himself, it was much like Serena's but was softer, and more mature. He looked at the girl for a moment and soon realized that she was the girl from his dream. She was a very beautiful girl. Her beautiful, wavy brown hair reached the ground. Her eyes were turquoise, and she wore a short violet halter top with hip hugger jeans.
Her boyfriend had shoulder length wavy brown hair, and his eyes were green. He wore a green Billabong shirt and faded blue jeans. His left hand rested on the girls bare side, and his right hand was in her left.
The couple noticed that Darien was starring, and they looked at back.
"Take a picture, creep, it'll last longer," Logan said, laughing afterward.
"Don't be so mean, Logan," the girl scolded.
"Awe, c'mon Kacee, I was only playing," the boy protested.
"Be nice," Kacee said. She walked toward Darien.
Darien gasped when he saw her face more clearly. Besides the color of her eyes, her face looked exactly like Serena's.
"You'll have to excuse him, he can be a jerk sometimes. I've never seen you before, are you new around here?" Kacee asked.
"I'm just passing through," Darien answered.
"Oh, well, I'm Kacee, it's nice to meet you," Kacee said holding out her hand.
"I'm Darien," he said, grasping the girl's hand and shaking it.
"Hey babe," Logan said walking up to Kacee. "I've gotta jet. You want me to take you home?"
"No, it's alright, you go before you get in trouble," Kacee said. The two kissed and Logan left. "So Darien, where are you headed."
"No where in particular," Darien answered.
"How long have you been traveling? It must be a long time, considering the condition of your clothes," Kacee acknowledged his tattered clothes and old cloak.
"A year. I've traveling around for a year looking for my girlfriend, who disappeared. You don't by any chance know anyone by the name of Serena, do you?" Darien looked hopeful.
"Not that I know of. What does she look like?" Kacee questioned.
"I have a picture of her in my bag," the two walked over to the bench Darien's bag was on and sat down. "You wouldn't need a picture though."
"Why?" Kacee asked confused.
"Because," Darien pulled out the picture, "you look exactly like her."
Kacee took the picture and looked at it, "That's rather bizarre." Kacee admitted, "Her face looks exactly like mine."
"I know," Darien said. He reached over to touch her face, but stopped himself. Kacee gave the picture back to him.
"So where are you from?" she asked.
"Tokyo."
"Tokyo, Japan?"
"Yep."
"Wow, that's pretty far away."
"Yes it is."
"You know english really well."
"Thanks, I came here for school."
"Oh, where?"
"Harvard."
"Seriously?"
"Yeah, but that's in the past."
"Oh, sorry, I'm sure you don't want to talk about it."
"It's alright. So where were you born? Have you always lived here?"
"Well honestly, I don't know. A year and a half ago I got in a terrible car accident with my parents. They died and I lost my memory. My grandparents are very kind, but they don't like talking about the past much. They were my mother's parents, but they never did like my father."
"A year and a half ago?"
"Yeah, why?"
"Never mind. It's just that Serena disappeared a year and a half ago."
"You really loved her didn't you?"
"I still love her. I know she's alive, and I'm going to find her. We're destined for each other so I can't just give up," Darien looked at the picture in his hand.
"That's so sweet," Kacee looked at her watch. "Well, Darien, I've got to go. Where are you staying?"
Darien looked down at the ground as if ashamed, "I don't have a lot of money lately, so I just sleep outside. I find somewhere warm and I bundle up in my cloak."
"That's terrible!" Kacee exclaimed.
"Well, it works."
"Darien, come stay at my house, I'm sure my grandparents won't mind."
"No, I couldn't."
"Please, oh I insist. I wouldn't be able to sleep if I knew you were out here in the cold."
"No, it's alright, really, I've gotten used to it."
"I don't care!" the brunette stood up and grabbed Darien's now free hand with both of hers, "C'mon now, get up and let's go."
Darien stood and grabbed his bag, "Okay, okay."
Kacee let go of Darien's hand and smiled, "Good, now let's go."
Kacee opened the door, "Grandam, grandpa, I'm home." she walked into the house with Darien close behind, "Well, this is it."
"It's wonderful," Darien said, looking around.
"Well, you're back." An elderly woman said as she walked out of the kitchen wiping her hands on her apron.
"Hi grandma." Kacee said walking toward her.
"And who is this good looking young man? Unless this is Logan, and he's taken a turn for the better." the woman said.
"Oh, grandma, this is Darien. Darien, this is my grandmother May." Kacee introduced them, and they shook hands.
"You know Kacee," May said, "You should loose that Logan boy, and keep this one."
Darien blushed.
"Grandma!" Kacee said clearly astonished. She cleared her throat, "Darien is gonna stay here for a while, is that okay?"
"Certainly, but he'll have to sleep on the floor in your room. Your grandfather is going to have company." May explained.
"Is that okay Darien?" Kacee inquired.
"I suppose." Darien agreed.
"Kacee, don't you have practice today?" May asked looking at her granddaughter.
"Yeah, I've got to grab my stuff and go. I'll be back in an hour or so." Kacee darted to her room and soon left carrying a small sack.
"Make yourself at home." May said motioning to the couch, "I'm making cookies right now, but they should be done soon."
"Thank you." Darien sat down, and began to look around as May walked back into the kitchen. As he looked around, he saw a few things pertaining to Sailor Moon. A few pictures, and news paper articles. A couple figurines here and there, and even a clock. He smiled, remembering all the good times he'd had. Sailor Moon was, after all, the reason he had met Serena, and the Scouts.
May walked into the front room with a plate full of cookies, "Here, have some cookies, you could use some meat on those bones."
Darien took a cookie, "I see you like Sailor Moon. I'm surprised to see she so famous that she would spread all the way to the U.S."
"Oh, she's been famous for quite a while." May said sitting down next to the dark haired boy. "We'll have to have you go out with Kacee and get some clothes."
"I don't need it, I'm only staying for a couple days." Darien said, taking another cookie.
"No, you're going to stay and long as you need, or want to. I've taken a liking to you, young man." May said with a smile.
The two continued to talk for the next hour, about Darien and his travels, May's past, Kacee, and Sailor Moon.
"I'm home." Kacee chimed once more as she walked through the door.
"Good," May said, "I have a job for you. Put your stuff away, and take Darien to get some decent clothes. Dinner should be done by the time you get back."
"Okay." Kacee did as she was told and soon she and Darien were on their way. "It's strange, but even though I just met you, I feel like I've known you forever." Kacee said while shopping.
Darien smiled, "That's nice to hear, thanks."
Kacee smiled at him, "You're welcome." And they continued shopping.
As they entered the house with their two bags that evening, they heard chattering voices coming from the kitchen. And upon entering the dinning room they saw May, and three elderly men sitting at the table chatting.
"Oh, good you're back." May said turning toward them, "Wash up and sit down, dinner will be served shortly."
Kacee took the bags to the room while Darien washed up, and soon they were all sitting at the table. And after introductions everyone ate, and the youth retired to their room.
It continued much the same way (with few variations) for the next couple of weeks. And Darien began to feel like part of the family. He even found that he had become fond of the brunette girl. He'd even gotten used to her sexuality. Her bare midriff was just another added feature.
"Darien!" Kacee purred one day, "I want you to come see my play today."
"I don't have the money." Darien complained.
"You can come back stage with me." Kacee said, "So will you come?"
"Certainly." Darien gladly agreed.
"Alright, it's in an hour, so get ready." Kacee told him.
"Okay." Darien smiled. And so an hour later they left. "Wow!" Darien said when they entered the theater.
"Darien I have to go change, so you stay here." Kacee winked, and then went into her changing room.
Darien looked around at the sets around him, and from the looks of it, they were doing the play Aladdin.
"Yo, who're you?" asked a boy as he walked toward Darien.
"I'm Darien." he stood straight, "I'm here with Kacee."
"Oh," the boy said, "Our lovely princess."
"Huh?" Darien asked.
"Our lovely Princess Jasmine." The boy said again.
"Oh." Darien smiled at the boy who was now walking away.
"Darien." Kacee said from the door. Darien turned around and looked at the girl.
"Wow." Darien said. The girl's costume looked exactly like Princess Jasmine's. And her hair was tied back like Jasmine's, and a little crown/band lay on the girl's head.
"I'm so nervous." the girl admitted.
"You'll do great." Darien assured her.
"There's so many people already."
"They know you'll be great, that's why they're here."
"Thanks."
Darien watched the play, and he marveled at the talent of the could-be-former-Serena. The play was based on the Disney version. As Darien sat and watched he thought about Serena. He'd had his suspicions that Kacee could be Serena, but as of yet, he hadn't been able to prove it.
As Aladdin sang "A Whole New World" to his princess, Darien prepared himself for the worst. Serena had never been a good singer, and now Kacee was about to sing. But as the emerald-eyed girl opened her mouth Darien heard the most beautiful sound he had ever heard in his life. And now that he'd heard her angelic voice, Darien never wanted her to stop.
"That was wonderful." Darien told Kacee after the play.
"Thanks." the brunette smiled.
"You're voice is just... wow!" Darien sputtered.
Kacee blushed, "I'm nothing."
"You can't say that." Darien said, "You sound like an angel."
"Thanks." she said again, "I'm going to change, I'll meet you out here, okay?"
"Okay."
Once Kacee was changed, the two went home.
As more time passed Darien found that he'd become extremely fond of the girl. She always loved to dance erotically to her radio, and Darien had to admit that he liked to watch her.
While doing his laundry one day he heard music boom from the room down the hall. Kacee soon walked out, hips swaying and fingers snapping.
"Dance with me." Kacee instructed. Darien smiled at her and shut the lid to the washer. Then, placing his hands on her hips, the two danced. But as they did, their eyes met, and soon after, their lips met too. And as they kissed, Darien recognized it as one he'd felt many times before.
"Kacee!" Logan's surprised voice rang in their ears.
Kacee and Darien snapped apart, "Logan!"
"How could you?" Logan asked, slowly backing up.
"Logan, I..." she looked at Darien, then back at her boyfriend, "I'm sorry."
"Do you love him?" Logan asked.
"Oh, Logan," she looked once again at the tall black haired man behind her. "I don't know."
"Don't lie to me. I know you do, I can see it in your eyes." Logan turned and ran out of the house.
"Logan, please wait." Kacee called, running after him.
"We're through." Logan yelled.
"Please, stop." Kacee begged.
Logan stopped and stared at the girl that stood in the doorway of the house. "It's for the best. You love him, and you know that you do."
"I do, but I still need you, as a friend. I want you by my side." Kacee admitted, "Please, just be my friend."
Logan shook his head, "I don't know if I can do that. I love you too much." he turned and walked away.
Darien now appeared behind her, and she threw her arms around him. Sobbing into his chest. "Oh, Darien."
"Hush, it's okay, everything is going to be okay." He backed up and shut the door. "It's all for the better anyway."
"How can it be for the better?" Kacee asked.
"Shhh." Darien lifted her chin and wiped away her tears, "Take a deep breath and calm down, there's something we need to talk about."
Kacee took a deep breath, "Let's go to my room then." she wiped her tears and went to her room. "So what do you want to talk about?"
"I found, or rather saw, some of your poetry the other day." Darien said. He walked over to her desk and picked up a couple papers, "They're all about the moon." he handed her the papers.
"What has that got to do with anything?" the girl asked.
"Read the two on the first page." Darien instructed.
Kacee's eyes ran over the two poems.
Sometimes
Sometimes I lay awake at night,
And wish and hope with all my might,
That I could be just like the moon,
Even when you're hid in gloom.
I long to be as bright as thee,
And be seen above every tree.
To be loved and cherished by all you see,
That is what I wish to be.
Sometimes I dream I walk on you,
And look in awe, at the wonderful view.
And all around, are beautiful grounds,
And flowers there grow in great big mounds.
People are always standing around,
And everyone there always looks proud.
There I am cherished, and loved just like you,
And I can look down on the great Earth view.
And as I look up at you at night,
My heart is sometimes filled with fright.
My mind calls out in agitated fear,
I know that something is not right here.
Sometimes I feel that things are all wrong,
And that there was a time when I was strong,
Someone better that I am today.
I know that somehow there's a way,
That I can find that missing link,
But I'm afraid I'll miss it if I blink.
But till that day, I'll watch the moon,
And hope my past will find me soon.
Oh the Moon
Oh the moon that shines so bright,
Way up in the sky at night.
Your light it makes me feel so glad,
But when you're gone it makes me sad.
Sometimes at night I'd reminisce,
About the things that I might miss.
You control the tides around the world,
And all my dreams you have heard.
Sometimes you're red, sometimes you're white,
And sometimes you are not so bright.
When you hide behind a cloud,
It seems my heart is not around.
But, ah, the loving beams you send,
Once I can see you again.
Oh the moon that shines so bright,
Way up in the sky at night.
"See." Darien said.
"So, they're all about the moon. What does that have to do with this situation?" Kacee asked aggravated.
"Okay, look, I've had this theory, and there have been things to help my theory." Darien started.
"And what is this theory of yours?" Kacee asked walking into the living room and sitting down on the couch.
"This is gonna should crazy," he sat next to her, "but I think you're really Serena."
"Okay, you are crazy."
"No, just hear me out. You lost your memory the same time that she disappeared. You look exactly like her, you dream about the moon, and your kiss is the same as hers. I know it sounds crazy, but think about it."
"What're the differences?"
"You're smarter, your hair is brown, your eyes are green, you sing better than her, and you dance better than her. But I know that you have to be her."
"Darien, do you still love her?"
"Very much. But it's not just me, the whole world needs her."
"That's an overstatement."
"No, it's not. There's something that you don't know about Serena and me."
"What's that?"
Darien stood and walked over to a Tuxedo Mask doll, "That's me," he then pointed to a Sailor Moon doll, "and that's Serena."
Kacee started laughing hysterically, "Now I know you're crazy."
"It's not a joke." Darien looked around, but when he saw that May was in the kitchen and that the windows were open, he grabbed Kacee and dragged her into her room once more, "Watch."
Kacee stopped laughing and watched Darien as he transformed, "You're really not kidding are you?"
"No, I'm not." he de-transformed, "This is why we need her back so much."
"But what does the moon have to do with anything?"
"She's the princess of the moon. Tell me, when you dream, do you see the people really well?"
"Yes, when I saw them I drew pictures of them." she walked over to her desk and pulled out seven pieces of paper. She handed them to Darien.
"These are the scouts." he said showing her four pictures, "This is Luna, Artemis, and Diana. They're cat guardians." he showed her the paper they were on, "This is Rini, our future daughter," he placed that one behind the others, "and this is me, as the Prince of Earth."
"You're the..." Kacee started, but too overwhelmed she sat on the bed.
"I know it's hard to coupe with, but it's the truth, and we have to get Serena back, somehow." Darien sat down beside the girl.
"What'll happen to me?" Kacee asked quietly.
"I don't know." Darien answered putting his arm around the brunette, "I really don't know."
"What about my grandparents?"
"I don't know, but I'll talk to them. I'd like you to come back to Tokyo with me, I think Raye might be able to help us get Serena back."
"Okay, I'll pack some stuff tonight."
"Don't rush, we'll need to get money for stuff first. I've been saving but I don't have enough for tickets yet."
"I'm sure my grandparents will give us what we need."
"I know, but I don't want to trouble them. It'll be hard for them anyway."
"I guess I understand. How much do you need?"
"$500."
"That'll take you a month at least!"
"I know, that way you can get everything worked out, and then we can pack and leave on the next flight."
"Okay."
"Well, I'll let you be. I'm going to talk to May tomorrow," Darien stood and walked out of the room, leaving the girl on the bed.
"You're a very smart boy," May said from the kitchen as Darien passed. "You've figured it out."
"What do you mean?" Darien inquired.
"Sit down child," May said entering the living room and then sitting on the couch. "Kacee is the name of my real grand-daughter, but it's not this girl."
"So you know that Kacee is really Serena?" Darien asked sitting next to the kind elderly woman.
"I've always known," May pulled out a picture album, opened it and handed it to Darien. "This is my real grand-daughter. She was my only one, and I loved her very much. She lived in Utah with her parents, but she would write and call all the time. She cared for everyone around her.
"But two years ago, she and her parents, Julia and Thomas, got into a horrid car accident with a drink driver. They all died. I missed them all very much, and when a weird man appeared and offered me another, my heart jumped for joy. And when he told me that she was the real Sailor Moon, my heart wanted it even more. You see, Kacee always liked the mysterious heroin and her group, and soon she became my hero," Tears filled the woman's eyes. "I know it was wrong, and so did my husband, but our hearts longed for more. Julia had been our only child, so there was no one else. Since we knew we could care for this girl we took her. She didn't remember anything just like the man said, and she's been with us ever since.
"I love this girl like she was my own. And as soon as we talked I knew you were looking for her. I wanted you to stay and leave all at once, knowing that eventually you would find out and take her away."
"I'm sorry May," Darien embraced the older woman. "But we need Serena back. The fact that she's gone suggests that there is an enemy out there. And without Sailor Moon the scouts could be in serious trouble."
"I understand that," May pulled away. "I want you to get home as soon as possible, so I'm going to give you the money you need."
"No," Darien objected, "you've done so much for me already. Besides, Kacee needs some time to get used to all this."
"She's been away from her real family for too long. Staying here will only make it harder for her," May said. "I'll talk to my husband tonight, I know he won't mind."
"May I..."
"Don't argue with me young man. I love this girl and I want her to be happy. Please, just do this for me, I want you to take her back."
Darien just stared, "If that's what you really want."
"I want her to be happy. She's happy with you," May said. "I'll talk to her, you do what you need."
"He's been gone for so long," Luna told the scouts. "I hope he's okay."
"Of course he's okay Luna," Mina assured the cat, "he is a super-hero after all."
"That didn't help Serena," Amy pointed out sadly.
"Yeah, we'll she's a meatball head, nothing could help her," Raye tried to hide her pain.
Each of the four scouts looked at each other. It'd been so long since they'd lost Serena, and now that Darien was gone, everything was only worse. Even Raye's temple couldn't cheer anyone up. They were always together lately, their fears and loss had only made them closer, but at the same time, it had torn them apart.
"Do you think he found her?" Lita finally asked the question they had all been pondering.
"He would've been back by now." Mina stated.
"What if..." Amy couldn't bring herself to ask the question on her mind.
"He's dead?" Lita finished for her.
"Let's not think about that now." Luna insisted, "What we need to focus on is our enemy."
"What's there to say?" Mina inquired, "We're getting our butts kicked. We need Serena, and Darien."
"She's right." Amy said. The scouts stared, "We've fought as hard as we can, we just don't have anymore to give."
"If Amy's lost her spirits we're doomed." Lita said putting her chin in her cupped hands and closing her eyes, "Let's face it, the world is doomed unless Darien gets back soon, with Serena."
She'd said it, they were all thinking it, but Lita had said it. It was almost as if something had been finalized, that those eleven words had just made it final. They all looked at each other once again.
"Let's just pray that he found her."
May knocked on her grand-daughter's door, and walked in. Clothes were sprawled all over Kacee's bed. Music played softly in the background, and Kacee hummed quietly as she packed some clothes.
"Kacee." May spoke quietly.
"Oh! Hi grandma." Kacee smiled, then frowned, "Did Darien talk to you?"
"Yes." May shut the door behind her. "He's a very bright boy."
"What do you mean by that?" Kacee's eyes were curious.
"Sit down dear." May put her hand on Kacee's back and led her to her bed, "There's something I need to tell you." She sat next to the girl.
"Grandma, what's wrong?" She stared at her beloved grandmother and immediately comprehension spread across her face. "Darien was telling me the truth, wasn't he?"
"You are my dear, darling grandchild," she paused, "but yes, Darien was telling you the truth."
"But I don't understand." Kacee looked at the mirror across from her, "How can this be?"
"It's a very long story my dear, but I'll tell you if that what you want."
"Tell me, please."
May nodded and told Kacee everything. "I was being so selfish, I didn't think about those who would loose you. But your friends and family need you now more than ever.
"I love you like you were my own, but I know that I must let you go. I'm going to talk to your grandfather tonight, and we're going to make arrangements for you two to leave as soon as you can."
"But grandma..." Kacee tried to protest, but was silenced.
"You're needed." She reached into her pocket and pulled out Serena's broach, "This belongs to you. I don't want you to have any regrets, just be happy." She placed the broach in Kacee's hand.
"What about you and grandpa?"
"We'll get by, we have to face the facts sooner or later." May stood, "You finish packing now."
"I love you grandma." Kacee embraced her.
"I love you too dear." May pulled away from Kacee and left the room.
Kacee and Darien spent the rest of the night packing, and soon they were lying in their bed's. Each one wondering about the next day. And the next morning the two set off. Tears filled Kacee's eyes as she and Darien walked to the bus stop, hand-in-hand.
"Kacee, wake up." Darien spoke softly.
"Where are we?" Kacee asked sleepily.
"We're about to land in Tokyo!" Darien smiled, and his eyes gleamed as he looked out the window.
"Glad to be home?" Kacee asked.
"More than words can say. And since I've got you, it's even better." He winked at her.
"Darien, I'm scared," she admitted.
"Don't be, I promise to protect you," he ran his finger down her cheek. "Now that I've found you, I'll never leave you again."
Kacee smiled, but it was a forced smiled. Her eyes were still filled with grief and fear. Darien understood why she felt the way she did, but he didn't know what to do.
Soon the plane landed, and the two stepped out into the bright light. They didn't speak, but just took in their surroundings as they picked up their baggage and went out to the bus.
"Where do you live?" Kacee asked as the bus traveled down the road.
"We're not going to my house," Darien answered.
"Where are we going then?" Kacee inquired.
Darien smiled, "To see some friends."
The bus rolled on, and soon stopped in front of the Hino temple.
"It's hopeless," Raye complained to the scouts. "We're never gonna win."
"Don't loose hope scouts," Luna begged.
"We lost it a long time ago," Mina said miserably.
"I wish Darien were here," Raye dreamed out loud.
"Your wish has been granted," Darien said from behind the door.
"Darien!" All the scouts jumped up and flung open the door. And before he even knew what was going on they were all holding him tightly.
"It's good to see you too," Darien held them tight.
"Where have you been?" Raye asked.
"We were so worried about you," Amy told him.
"We've been in deep trouble," Lita said.
"There's so much to tell you," Mina exclaimed.
"Woah, woah, woah, there's someone I'd like you to meet first," Darien pulled away from the girls and walked over to Kacee. "This is Kacee."
"Darien, you were supposed to be looking for Serena, not a new girlfriend," Raye scolded.
"But this is Serena," Darien pulled the girl forward a little more. "Look at her."
The scouts took a good look at her and gasped. "But there's something different about her," Mina said.
"And why'd you call her Kacee?" Lita inquired.
"This is Serena, she just doesn't know it," Darien told them.
"How's that possible?" Luna asked.
"Somehow the enemy has managed to block all her memories, and altar her appearance," Darien explained.
"Yes, that makes sense," Amy said. "But how do we get Serena back?"
"I don't know, I was hoping you could help me with that," Darien said. "We all have to work together." Kacee gripped Darien's hand tighter. "It's okay," he smiled at her.
"She doesn't remember us does she?" Lita asked.
"She doesn't remember anything about Serena, or her life. She remembers being Kacee, and that's all," Darien explained. "You're going to have to become friends with her all over again."
"Well, let's get started," Lita stepped forward.
"Master, the boy has returned with her," a pink haired woman told a man on the throne before her.
"So, he's finally found her?" The mysterious man asked.
"The old woman told him," the woman told her master. "They allowed him to take her."
"What?!" The man stood his chest heaving.
"What would you like me to do my lord?" the girl looked up at him, her green eyes gleaming.
"Kill them," he grunted happily. "Let them see their family once again."
"Yes my lord," she said gleefully as she stood.
"Oh, and Lily my love."
"Yes?"
"Make sure it's painful."
"As you wish my lord."
Dun, dun, dun. Well that's all for now. Will Serena be set free? What will happen to May and Mark (grandpa)? Read next time to find out. And please review.
Gohaun
Note from author: Serena is about 19 in this story, she's not attending school.
Who Am I Really?
Revelation
Serena walked along silently, a frown on her face. She'd just gotten of work, where she'd had a fight with one of her friends.
"Hey Serena, what's up?" Amy called from behind her.
"Oh, hey Amy," Serena said quietly.
"What's the matter?" Amy asked.
"I just had a bad day at work, that's all," Serena answered.
"Why don't I take you to get some ice cream, to cheer you up." Amy suggested.
Serena lit up immediately, "Thanks Amy, you're the best."
The two girls went to the ice cream shop, where Amy ordered a small cone, and Serena ordered a huge banana split. While eating, Amy realized that she had to leave in order to get to a study group on time. So she left Serena to the rest of her split. And once the Champion of Justice was finished she headed home. However, while walking home that night, Serena was attacked, and disappeared.
Darien awoke with a start, "That dream again. But what does it mean?" he asked himself, wiping sweat from his forehead.
It had been nearly six months since Serena had disappeared, and for the last two weeks he had been having the same dream.
"That girl, who is she?" Darien pondered, "And why do I keep dreaming about her?"
"Oh hi Darien, what brings you here?" Raye asked as the boy walked up the stairs to her temple the next day.
"I need your help," he said. "I've been having the same dream for the last two weeks, and I don't know what it means."
"Okay, well, lets go inside and I'll see if I can help you." Raye said, turning and walking into the temple. Once inside they found an empty room and sat down across from each other. "So, tell me about this dream."
"Well, at first I'm standing all alone in the dark, and the Serena, as Serenity, appears. She looks at me and calls me for help." he paused for a second, "But when I run after her she fades away and I see a brunette girl standing in a park with roses. Then I wake up."
Raye looked at Darien, "Well, I'm not really sure what to tell you. As far as the brunette, perhaps she someone that you or Serena knew."
"I didn't know her." Darien said.
"And as for Serena, Darien she's been gone for six months, and no one knows what happened to her, or has heard from her. We all miss her, but we have to face the facts, Serena's gone." Raye said sadly.
"No," Darien barked, "She's not dead, I know it. She's alive, and she needs my help. I can feel her Raye, I can feel her." Darien's voice trailed off.
Tears filled Raye's eyes, "Darien, let it go."
Darien stood up, "No," he said again. "She's alive, I'm going to prove it. Raye I'm leaving, I'm going to find that girl, she has to know something." And he turned and left.
"Oh, Darien." Raye whispered as tears streamed down her cheeks.
And so it commenced, for a year, Darien visited every park with a rose garden in it, and for a year he had not luck. His search had even taken him to the United States. He was now in California. Exactly where, he wasn't sure, but it contained a wonderful rose garden.
He sat down on a bench and sighed, "Maybe I should give up." Since he didn't have a job, Darien wore old tattered and torn clothes that were covered with a cloak. He had a small back pack with a few possessions, money, and a spare change of clothes.
Just then, he heard that unmistakable laugh. Darien jumped up and looked around. "Serena?" he yelled. He then saw a blonde and walked up to her, "Serena?" The girl turned around, but it wasn't Serena. "Sorry," Darien said walking away. He heard it again.
"Will you stop that," the voice said playfully.
Darien looked around and soon found a couple holding hands. The boy poked the girl's side and she giggled.
"Knock it off Logan," she said.
"That voice," Darien whispered to himself, it was much like Serena's but was softer, and more mature. He looked at the girl for a moment and soon realized that she was the girl from his dream. She was a very beautiful girl. Her beautiful, wavy brown hair reached the ground. Her eyes were turquoise, and she wore a short violet halter top with hip hugger jeans.
Her boyfriend had shoulder length wavy brown hair, and his eyes were green. He wore a green Billabong shirt and faded blue jeans. His left hand rested on the girls bare side, and his right hand was in her left.
The couple noticed that Darien was starring, and they looked at back.
"Take a picture, creep, it'll last longer," Logan said, laughing afterward.
"Don't be so mean, Logan," the girl scolded.
"Awe, c'mon Kacee, I was only playing," the boy protested.
"Be nice," Kacee said. She walked toward Darien.
Darien gasped when he saw her face more clearly. Besides the color of her eyes, her face looked exactly like Serena's.
"You'll have to excuse him, he can be a jerk sometimes. I've never seen you before, are you new around here?" Kacee asked.
"I'm just passing through," Darien answered.
"Oh, well, I'm Kacee, it's nice to meet you," Kacee said holding out her hand.
"I'm Darien," he said, grasping the girl's hand and shaking it.
"Hey babe," Logan said walking up to Kacee. "I've gotta jet. You want me to take you home?"
"No, it's alright, you go before you get in trouble," Kacee said. The two kissed and Logan left. "So Darien, where are you headed."
"No where in particular," Darien answered.
"How long have you been traveling? It must be a long time, considering the condition of your clothes," Kacee acknowledged his tattered clothes and old cloak.
"A year. I've traveling around for a year looking for my girlfriend, who disappeared. You don't by any chance know anyone by the name of Serena, do you?" Darien looked hopeful.
"Not that I know of. What does she look like?" Kacee questioned.
"I have a picture of her in my bag," the two walked over to the bench Darien's bag was on and sat down. "You wouldn't need a picture though."
"Why?" Kacee asked confused.
"Because," Darien pulled out the picture, "you look exactly like her."
Kacee took the picture and looked at it, "That's rather bizarre." Kacee admitted, "Her face looks exactly like mine."
"I know," Darien said. He reached over to touch her face, but stopped himself. Kacee gave the picture back to him.
"So where are you from?" she asked.
"Tokyo."
"Tokyo, Japan?"
"Yep."
"Wow, that's pretty far away."
"Yes it is."
"You know english really well."
"Thanks, I came here for school."
"Oh, where?"
"Harvard."
"Seriously?"
"Yeah, but that's in the past."
"Oh, sorry, I'm sure you don't want to talk about it."
"It's alright. So where were you born? Have you always lived here?"
"Well honestly, I don't know. A year and a half ago I got in a terrible car accident with my parents. They died and I lost my memory. My grandparents are very kind, but they don't like talking about the past much. They were my mother's parents, but they never did like my father."
"A year and a half ago?"
"Yeah, why?"
"Never mind. It's just that Serena disappeared a year and a half ago."
"You really loved her didn't you?"
"I still love her. I know she's alive, and I'm going to find her. We're destined for each other so I can't just give up," Darien looked at the picture in his hand.
"That's so sweet," Kacee looked at her watch. "Well, Darien, I've got to go. Where are you staying?"
Darien looked down at the ground as if ashamed, "I don't have a lot of money lately, so I just sleep outside. I find somewhere warm and I bundle up in my cloak."
"That's terrible!" Kacee exclaimed.
"Well, it works."
"Darien, come stay at my house, I'm sure my grandparents won't mind."
"No, I couldn't."
"Please, oh I insist. I wouldn't be able to sleep if I knew you were out here in the cold."
"No, it's alright, really, I've gotten used to it."
"I don't care!" the brunette stood up and grabbed Darien's now free hand with both of hers, "C'mon now, get up and let's go."
Darien stood and grabbed his bag, "Okay, okay."
Kacee let go of Darien's hand and smiled, "Good, now let's go."
Kacee opened the door, "Grandam, grandpa, I'm home." she walked into the house with Darien close behind, "Well, this is it."
"It's wonderful," Darien said, looking around.
"Well, you're back." An elderly woman said as she walked out of the kitchen wiping her hands on her apron.
"Hi grandma." Kacee said walking toward her.
"And who is this good looking young man? Unless this is Logan, and he's taken a turn for the better." the woman said.
"Oh, grandma, this is Darien. Darien, this is my grandmother May." Kacee introduced them, and they shook hands.
"You know Kacee," May said, "You should loose that Logan boy, and keep this one."
Darien blushed.
"Grandma!" Kacee said clearly astonished. She cleared her throat, "Darien is gonna stay here for a while, is that okay?"
"Certainly, but he'll have to sleep on the floor in your room. Your grandfather is going to have company." May explained.
"Is that okay Darien?" Kacee inquired.
"I suppose." Darien agreed.
"Kacee, don't you have practice today?" May asked looking at her granddaughter.
"Yeah, I've got to grab my stuff and go. I'll be back in an hour or so." Kacee darted to her room and soon left carrying a small sack.
"Make yourself at home." May said motioning to the couch, "I'm making cookies right now, but they should be done soon."
"Thank you." Darien sat down, and began to look around as May walked back into the kitchen. As he looked around, he saw a few things pertaining to Sailor Moon. A few pictures, and news paper articles. A couple figurines here and there, and even a clock. He smiled, remembering all the good times he'd had. Sailor Moon was, after all, the reason he had met Serena, and the Scouts.
May walked into the front room with a plate full of cookies, "Here, have some cookies, you could use some meat on those bones."
Darien took a cookie, "I see you like Sailor Moon. I'm surprised to see she so famous that she would spread all the way to the U.S."
"Oh, she's been famous for quite a while." May said sitting down next to the dark haired boy. "We'll have to have you go out with Kacee and get some clothes."
"I don't need it, I'm only staying for a couple days." Darien said, taking another cookie.
"No, you're going to stay and long as you need, or want to. I've taken a liking to you, young man." May said with a smile.
The two continued to talk for the next hour, about Darien and his travels, May's past, Kacee, and Sailor Moon.
"I'm home." Kacee chimed once more as she walked through the door.
"Good," May said, "I have a job for you. Put your stuff away, and take Darien to get some decent clothes. Dinner should be done by the time you get back."
"Okay." Kacee did as she was told and soon she and Darien were on their way. "It's strange, but even though I just met you, I feel like I've known you forever." Kacee said while shopping.
Darien smiled, "That's nice to hear, thanks."
Kacee smiled at him, "You're welcome." And they continued shopping.
As they entered the house with their two bags that evening, they heard chattering voices coming from the kitchen. And upon entering the dinning room they saw May, and three elderly men sitting at the table chatting.
"Oh, good you're back." May said turning toward them, "Wash up and sit down, dinner will be served shortly."
Kacee took the bags to the room while Darien washed up, and soon they were all sitting at the table. And after introductions everyone ate, and the youth retired to their room.
It continued much the same way (with few variations) for the next couple of weeks. And Darien began to feel like part of the family. He even found that he had become fond of the brunette girl. He'd even gotten used to her sexuality. Her bare midriff was just another added feature.
"Darien!" Kacee purred one day, "I want you to come see my play today."
"I don't have the money." Darien complained.
"You can come back stage with me." Kacee said, "So will you come?"
"Certainly." Darien gladly agreed.
"Alright, it's in an hour, so get ready." Kacee told him.
"Okay." Darien smiled. And so an hour later they left. "Wow!" Darien said when they entered the theater.
"Darien I have to go change, so you stay here." Kacee winked, and then went into her changing room.
Darien looked around at the sets around him, and from the looks of it, they were doing the play Aladdin.
"Yo, who're you?" asked a boy as he walked toward Darien.
"I'm Darien." he stood straight, "I'm here with Kacee."
"Oh," the boy said, "Our lovely princess."
"Huh?" Darien asked.
"Our lovely Princess Jasmine." The boy said again.
"Oh." Darien smiled at the boy who was now walking away.
"Darien." Kacee said from the door. Darien turned around and looked at the girl.
"Wow." Darien said. The girl's costume looked exactly like Princess Jasmine's. And her hair was tied back like Jasmine's, and a little crown/band lay on the girl's head.
"I'm so nervous." the girl admitted.
"You'll do great." Darien assured her.
"There's so many people already."
"They know you'll be great, that's why they're here."
"Thanks."
Darien watched the play, and he marveled at the talent of the could-be-former-Serena. The play was based on the Disney version. As Darien sat and watched he thought about Serena. He'd had his suspicions that Kacee could be Serena, but as of yet, he hadn't been able to prove it.
As Aladdin sang "A Whole New World" to his princess, Darien prepared himself for the worst. Serena had never been a good singer, and now Kacee was about to sing. But as the emerald-eyed girl opened her mouth Darien heard the most beautiful sound he had ever heard in his life. And now that he'd heard her angelic voice, Darien never wanted her to stop.
"That was wonderful." Darien told Kacee after the play.
"Thanks." the brunette smiled.
"You're voice is just... wow!" Darien sputtered.
Kacee blushed, "I'm nothing."
"You can't say that." Darien said, "You sound like an angel."
"Thanks." she said again, "I'm going to change, I'll meet you out here, okay?"
"Okay."
Once Kacee was changed, the two went home.
As more time passed Darien found that he'd become extremely fond of the girl. She always loved to dance erotically to her radio, and Darien had to admit that he liked to watch her.
While doing his laundry one day he heard music boom from the room down the hall. Kacee soon walked out, hips swaying and fingers snapping.
"Dance with me." Kacee instructed. Darien smiled at her and shut the lid to the washer. Then, placing his hands on her hips, the two danced. But as they did, their eyes met, and soon after, their lips met too. And as they kissed, Darien recognized it as one he'd felt many times before.
"Kacee!" Logan's surprised voice rang in their ears.
Kacee and Darien snapped apart, "Logan!"
"How could you?" Logan asked, slowly backing up.
"Logan, I..." she looked at Darien, then back at her boyfriend, "I'm sorry."
"Do you love him?" Logan asked.
"Oh, Logan," she looked once again at the tall black haired man behind her. "I don't know."
"Don't lie to me. I know you do, I can see it in your eyes." Logan turned and ran out of the house.
"Logan, please wait." Kacee called, running after him.
"We're through." Logan yelled.
"Please, stop." Kacee begged.
Logan stopped and stared at the girl that stood in the doorway of the house. "It's for the best. You love him, and you know that you do."
"I do, but I still need you, as a friend. I want you by my side." Kacee admitted, "Please, just be my friend."
Logan shook his head, "I don't know if I can do that. I love you too much." he turned and walked away.
Darien now appeared behind her, and she threw her arms around him. Sobbing into his chest. "Oh, Darien."
"Hush, it's okay, everything is going to be okay." He backed up and shut the door. "It's all for the better anyway."
"How can it be for the better?" Kacee asked.
"Shhh." Darien lifted her chin and wiped away her tears, "Take a deep breath and calm down, there's something we need to talk about."
Kacee took a deep breath, "Let's go to my room then." she wiped her tears and went to her room. "So what do you want to talk about?"
"I found, or rather saw, some of your poetry the other day." Darien said. He walked over to her desk and picked up a couple papers, "They're all about the moon." he handed her the papers.
"What has that got to do with anything?" the girl asked.
"Read the two on the first page." Darien instructed.
Kacee's eyes ran over the two poems.
Sometimes
Sometimes I lay awake at night,
And wish and hope with all my might,
That I could be just like the moon,
Even when you're hid in gloom.
I long to be as bright as thee,
And be seen above every tree.
To be loved and cherished by all you see,
That is what I wish to be.
Sometimes I dream I walk on you,
And look in awe, at the wonderful view.
And all around, are beautiful grounds,
And flowers there grow in great big mounds.
People are always standing around,
And everyone there always looks proud.
There I am cherished, and loved just like you,
And I can look down on the great Earth view.
And as I look up at you at night,
My heart is sometimes filled with fright.
My mind calls out in agitated fear,
I know that something is not right here.
Sometimes I feel that things are all wrong,
And that there was a time when I was strong,
Someone better that I am today.
I know that somehow there's a way,
That I can find that missing link,
But I'm afraid I'll miss it if I blink.
But till that day, I'll watch the moon,
And hope my past will find me soon.
Oh the Moon
Oh the moon that shines so bright,
Way up in the sky at night.
Your light it makes me feel so glad,
But when you're gone it makes me sad.
Sometimes at night I'd reminisce,
About the things that I might miss.
You control the tides around the world,
And all my dreams you have heard.
Sometimes you're red, sometimes you're white,
And sometimes you are not so bright.
When you hide behind a cloud,
It seems my heart is not around.
But, ah, the loving beams you send,
Once I can see you again.
Oh the moon that shines so bright,
Way up in the sky at night.
"See." Darien said.
"So, they're all about the moon. What does that have to do with this situation?" Kacee asked aggravated.
"Okay, look, I've had this theory, and there have been things to help my theory." Darien started.
"And what is this theory of yours?" Kacee asked walking into the living room and sitting down on the couch.
"This is gonna should crazy," he sat next to her, "but I think you're really Serena."
"Okay, you are crazy."
"No, just hear me out. You lost your memory the same time that she disappeared. You look exactly like her, you dream about the moon, and your kiss is the same as hers. I know it sounds crazy, but think about it."
"What're the differences?"
"You're smarter, your hair is brown, your eyes are green, you sing better than her, and you dance better than her. But I know that you have to be her."
"Darien, do you still love her?"
"Very much. But it's not just me, the whole world needs her."
"That's an overstatement."
"No, it's not. There's something that you don't know about Serena and me."
"What's that?"
Darien stood and walked over to a Tuxedo Mask doll, "That's me," he then pointed to a Sailor Moon doll, "and that's Serena."
Kacee started laughing hysterically, "Now I know you're crazy."
"It's not a joke." Darien looked around, but when he saw that May was in the kitchen and that the windows were open, he grabbed Kacee and dragged her into her room once more, "Watch."
Kacee stopped laughing and watched Darien as he transformed, "You're really not kidding are you?"
"No, I'm not." he de-transformed, "This is why we need her back so much."
"But what does the moon have to do with anything?"
"She's the princess of the moon. Tell me, when you dream, do you see the people really well?"
"Yes, when I saw them I drew pictures of them." she walked over to her desk and pulled out seven pieces of paper. She handed them to Darien.
"These are the scouts." he said showing her four pictures, "This is Luna, Artemis, and Diana. They're cat guardians." he showed her the paper they were on, "This is Rini, our future daughter," he placed that one behind the others, "and this is me, as the Prince of Earth."
"You're the..." Kacee started, but too overwhelmed she sat on the bed.
"I know it's hard to coupe with, but it's the truth, and we have to get Serena back, somehow." Darien sat down beside the girl.
"What'll happen to me?" Kacee asked quietly.
"I don't know." Darien answered putting his arm around the brunette, "I really don't know."
"What about my grandparents?"
"I don't know, but I'll talk to them. I'd like you to come back to Tokyo with me, I think Raye might be able to help us get Serena back."
"Okay, I'll pack some stuff tonight."
"Don't rush, we'll need to get money for stuff first. I've been saving but I don't have enough for tickets yet."
"I'm sure my grandparents will give us what we need."
"I know, but I don't want to trouble them. It'll be hard for them anyway."
"I guess I understand. How much do you need?"
"$500."
"That'll take you a month at least!"
"I know, that way you can get everything worked out, and then we can pack and leave on the next flight."
"Okay."
"Well, I'll let you be. I'm going to talk to May tomorrow," Darien stood and walked out of the room, leaving the girl on the bed.
"You're a very smart boy," May said from the kitchen as Darien passed. "You've figured it out."
"What do you mean?" Darien inquired.
"Sit down child," May said entering the living room and then sitting on the couch. "Kacee is the name of my real grand-daughter, but it's not this girl."
"So you know that Kacee is really Serena?" Darien asked sitting next to the kind elderly woman.
"I've always known," May pulled out a picture album, opened it and handed it to Darien. "This is my real grand-daughter. She was my only one, and I loved her very much. She lived in Utah with her parents, but she would write and call all the time. She cared for everyone around her.
"But two years ago, she and her parents, Julia and Thomas, got into a horrid car accident with a drink driver. They all died. I missed them all very much, and when a weird man appeared and offered me another, my heart jumped for joy. And when he told me that she was the real Sailor Moon, my heart wanted it even more. You see, Kacee always liked the mysterious heroin and her group, and soon she became my hero," Tears filled the woman's eyes. "I know it was wrong, and so did my husband, but our hearts longed for more. Julia had been our only child, so there was no one else. Since we knew we could care for this girl we took her. She didn't remember anything just like the man said, and she's been with us ever since.
"I love this girl like she was my own. And as soon as we talked I knew you were looking for her. I wanted you to stay and leave all at once, knowing that eventually you would find out and take her away."
"I'm sorry May," Darien embraced the older woman. "But we need Serena back. The fact that she's gone suggests that there is an enemy out there. And without Sailor Moon the scouts could be in serious trouble."
"I understand that," May pulled away. "I want you to get home as soon as possible, so I'm going to give you the money you need."
"No," Darien objected, "you've done so much for me already. Besides, Kacee needs some time to get used to all this."
"She's been away from her real family for too long. Staying here will only make it harder for her," May said. "I'll talk to my husband tonight, I know he won't mind."
"May I..."
"Don't argue with me young man. I love this girl and I want her to be happy. Please, just do this for me, I want you to take her back."
Darien just stared, "If that's what you really want."
"I want her to be happy. She's happy with you," May said. "I'll talk to her, you do what you need."
"He's been gone for so long," Luna told the scouts. "I hope he's okay."
"Of course he's okay Luna," Mina assured the cat, "he is a super-hero after all."
"That didn't help Serena," Amy pointed out sadly.
"Yeah, we'll she's a meatball head, nothing could help her," Raye tried to hide her pain.
Each of the four scouts looked at each other. It'd been so long since they'd lost Serena, and now that Darien was gone, everything was only worse. Even Raye's temple couldn't cheer anyone up. They were always together lately, their fears and loss had only made them closer, but at the same time, it had torn them apart.
"Do you think he found her?" Lita finally asked the question they had all been pondering.
"He would've been back by now." Mina stated.
"What if..." Amy couldn't bring herself to ask the question on her mind.
"He's dead?" Lita finished for her.
"Let's not think about that now." Luna insisted, "What we need to focus on is our enemy."
"What's there to say?" Mina inquired, "We're getting our butts kicked. We need Serena, and Darien."
"She's right." Amy said. The scouts stared, "We've fought as hard as we can, we just don't have anymore to give."
"If Amy's lost her spirits we're doomed." Lita said putting her chin in her cupped hands and closing her eyes, "Let's face it, the world is doomed unless Darien gets back soon, with Serena."
She'd said it, they were all thinking it, but Lita had said it. It was almost as if something had been finalized, that those eleven words had just made it final. They all looked at each other once again.
"Let's just pray that he found her."
May knocked on her grand-daughter's door, and walked in. Clothes were sprawled all over Kacee's bed. Music played softly in the background, and Kacee hummed quietly as she packed some clothes.
"Kacee." May spoke quietly.
"Oh! Hi grandma." Kacee smiled, then frowned, "Did Darien talk to you?"
"Yes." May shut the door behind her. "He's a very bright boy."
"What do you mean by that?" Kacee's eyes were curious.
"Sit down dear." May put her hand on Kacee's back and led her to her bed, "There's something I need to tell you." She sat next to the girl.
"Grandma, what's wrong?" She stared at her beloved grandmother and immediately comprehension spread across her face. "Darien was telling me the truth, wasn't he?"
"You are my dear, darling grandchild," she paused, "but yes, Darien was telling you the truth."
"But I don't understand." Kacee looked at the mirror across from her, "How can this be?"
"It's a very long story my dear, but I'll tell you if that what you want."
"Tell me, please."
May nodded and told Kacee everything. "I was being so selfish, I didn't think about those who would loose you. But your friends and family need you now more than ever.
"I love you like you were my own, but I know that I must let you go. I'm going to talk to your grandfather tonight, and we're going to make arrangements for you two to leave as soon as you can."
"But grandma..." Kacee tried to protest, but was silenced.
"You're needed." She reached into her pocket and pulled out Serena's broach, "This belongs to you. I don't want you to have any regrets, just be happy." She placed the broach in Kacee's hand.
"What about you and grandpa?"
"We'll get by, we have to face the facts sooner or later." May stood, "You finish packing now."
"I love you grandma." Kacee embraced her.
"I love you too dear." May pulled away from Kacee and left the room.
Kacee and Darien spent the rest of the night packing, and soon they were lying in their bed's. Each one wondering about the next day. And the next morning the two set off. Tears filled Kacee's eyes as she and Darien walked to the bus stop, hand-in-hand.
"Kacee, wake up." Darien spoke softly.
"Where are we?" Kacee asked sleepily.
"We're about to land in Tokyo!" Darien smiled, and his eyes gleamed as he looked out the window.
"Glad to be home?" Kacee asked.
"More than words can say. And since I've got you, it's even better." He winked at her.
"Darien, I'm scared," she admitted.
"Don't be, I promise to protect you," he ran his finger down her cheek. "Now that I've found you, I'll never leave you again."
Kacee smiled, but it was a forced smiled. Her eyes were still filled with grief and fear. Darien understood why she felt the way she did, but he didn't know what to do.
Soon the plane landed, and the two stepped out into the bright light. They didn't speak, but just took in their surroundings as they picked up their baggage and went out to the bus.
"Where do you live?" Kacee asked as the bus traveled down the road.
"We're not going to my house," Darien answered.
"Where are we going then?" Kacee inquired.
Darien smiled, "To see some friends."
The bus rolled on, and soon stopped in front of the Hino temple.
"It's hopeless," Raye complained to the scouts. "We're never gonna win."
"Don't loose hope scouts," Luna begged.
"We lost it a long time ago," Mina said miserably.
"I wish Darien were here," Raye dreamed out loud.
"Your wish has been granted," Darien said from behind the door.
"Darien!" All the scouts jumped up and flung open the door. And before he even knew what was going on they were all holding him tightly.
"It's good to see you too," Darien held them tight.
"Where have you been?" Raye asked.
"We were so worried about you," Amy told him.
"We've been in deep trouble," Lita said.
"There's so much to tell you," Mina exclaimed.
"Woah, woah, woah, there's someone I'd like you to meet first," Darien pulled away from the girls and walked over to Kacee. "This is Kacee."
"Darien, you were supposed to be looking for Serena, not a new girlfriend," Raye scolded.
"But this is Serena," Darien pulled the girl forward a little more. "Look at her."
The scouts took a good look at her and gasped. "But there's something different about her," Mina said.
"And why'd you call her Kacee?" Lita inquired.
"This is Serena, she just doesn't know it," Darien told them.
"How's that possible?" Luna asked.
"Somehow the enemy has managed to block all her memories, and altar her appearance," Darien explained.
"Yes, that makes sense," Amy said. "But how do we get Serena back?"
"I don't know, I was hoping you could help me with that," Darien said. "We all have to work together." Kacee gripped Darien's hand tighter. "It's okay," he smiled at her.
"She doesn't remember us does she?" Lita asked.
"She doesn't remember anything about Serena, or her life. She remembers being Kacee, and that's all," Darien explained. "You're going to have to become friends with her all over again."
"Well, let's get started," Lita stepped forward.
"Master, the boy has returned with her," a pink haired woman told a man on the throne before her.
"So, he's finally found her?" The mysterious man asked.
"The old woman told him," the woman told her master. "They allowed him to take her."
"What?!" The man stood his chest heaving.
"What would you like me to do my lord?" the girl looked up at him, her green eyes gleaming.
"Kill them," he grunted happily. "Let them see their family once again."
"Yes my lord," she said gleefully as she stood.
"Oh, and Lily my love."
"Yes?"
"Make sure it's painful."
"As you wish my lord."
Dun, dun, dun. Well that's all for now. Will Serena be set free? What will happen to May and Mark (grandpa)? Read next time to find out. And please review.
Gohaun