Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Remember Me ❯ Remember Me ( Chapter 10 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

Disclaimer: I don’t own Sailor Moon or any of its characters. (Only Daniel Alexander) Thanks to Naoko Takeuchi once again for creating this fascinating anime.

Gosh!! I’m so sorry to have kept all of you waiting this much! I would like to take this opportunity to thank the following people who have stayed with me since the beginning: GravityGrave, Starfairy14s, JasMiaka, Celestial Samurai, Shorties630, RosebudJaime, serenity287, Silver Moon Goddess1, Thank you all for your support!! I know I had said at the end of last chapter that this would be the last chapter for ‘Remember Me’, but since I’ve thought of a few more things to add to this particular story, this will be the second chapter to the last. Anyway, thanks for reading this far. Enjoy!


Through the shadows, Tuxedo Mask let his heart lead him to where Serena was. With the orb still in hand, he held his hope with it as well.

While running, something he had not thought of suddenly became clear. His dream, he no longer dreamed of her dying on their wedding day. Not because he didn’t belong with her. But because the enemy had changed their future! He and Serena were never married to begin with! He had been erased from Serena’s memories. And she had married the man holding her captive!
‘Is that our future? Will Serena never remember me? No! No, Serena will never submit to anyone!’ he thought, tightening his grip on the orb.

“I still can’t believe you’re mine now,” Rhye caressed Serena’s silky cheek, trailing down to her now swollen rosy lips. He couldn’t help but smile at the thought that he’d caused them to be that way.
Her lips parted to speak, “You promised me something.”
“I know I did. But that doesn’t stop me from enjoying what’s mine now,” he pushed his body hard towards her and pinned her to the wall, grinning down at her.
Serena let out a frustrated groan through clenched teeth when she felt him crush her body with his.
“Let me just tell you this now,” he leaned down and whispered into her ear, “Your muscles will be sore every morning.”
“You’re disgusting,” she resented.
He smirked at her neck, “You made me that way.”
Slowly, he pulled away from her. When he was about 5 feet away from her he began, “To be honest, I don’t even think he’s alive anymore. He came here to find you, see. But unfortunately, every time someone tries to enter this place, they are immediately sent to my slave’s chamber. You’d know all about him. You’ve made acquaintances with him twice.” Rhye took a moment to remember the two encounters. “ I do regret doing that to you. But I had to know you were strong,” he grinned.
“How would he know where to find me in the first place?” she asked, changing the subject. Aggravated to know that he had sent that thing after her only to ‘test her’!

“Oh, he knows…or better yet, knew where to find you. He just didn’t make it out ali–” he was interrupted by a red flash that had suddenly come between them.

Serena turned her gaze toward the object and widened her eyes in surprise. A red rose pierced the floor. She quickly turned to the opposite direction to look fixedly upon the man she had run away from. And unknowingly, a tear rolled down her cheek.
“H-How?” Rhye stammered and bewildered.
“Everything has a weakness. Even, you,” Tuxedo Mask voiced.
“You can’t kill me!” Rhye laughed mockingly.
Tuxedo Mask slowly held out the glowing orb in front of him.
Rhye widened his eyes, “Where did you find that?!” he asked.
“It found me. Perhaps even your own life doesn’t think you deserve to live. Which is why it willingly made itself be found so easily. ”
“Silence!” Rhye screamed. Unsheathing his sword, he charged toward Tuxedo Mask.
“I may not be good at saving a life. But I am good at destroying one!” With one swift movement, Tuxedo Mask threw the orb in the air. And with great aim, he shot a rose in its direction, penetrating it directly in the middle. And, within a millisecond, it broke. Sending thousands of its glowing pieces to where gravity thought them best.

“No!” Serena yelled, making Tuxedo Mask turn at her direction in shock.
He noticed her running towards the man he’d sworn to hate.

Rhye had been about 4 feet away from Tuxedo Mask, when his body froze to, literally, witness the shattering of his life. When his body gave out, his sword slipped from his hand and fell to the floor, followed by his body.

“What have you done?!” she yelled at him, while falling to her knees next to Rhye’s corpse.
This took Tuxedo Mask by surprise.
“He was about to tell me the truth!” she shouted, tears streaming down her soft cheeks now, “He was going to tell me who I truly belonged with!! He was going to bring back my family… (Sob)…my friends (sob)…Daniel.”
She looked down, not directly at Rhye, not to anything in particular, she just grieved for her loss.

He noticed her body trembling in sadness, bringing tears to his eyes. How he hated seeing her so depressed. Would the prospect of him giving up his own life in exchange for her happiness passed by, he would grasp on to it without a doubt.

Tuxedo Mask walked toward her and kneed next to her.
“I’m alone,” she whispered through breaking sobs, “I’m all alone.”
He placed his gloved hand on her shoulder, “No. No you’re not. You never will be. Not when I’m here with you.”
Serena blinked a few times, stopping her sobs, ‘I’ve heard those words before.’ She slowly turned her head to look directly into his stormy blue eyes.
“Not when…I love you,” he whispered.

Serena’s eyes widened, a flash had suddenly engulfed her vision.

She was wearing her white gown. She stood on her balcony, desolately looking up at Planet Earth.
“I’m so alone,” she whispered, thinking she was the only one on the balcony.
“You’re not alone,” a familiar voice whispered in the back.
Quickly, Serena turned around to look at a tall young man in armor, and into the same stormy blue eyes she’d come to love.
“Darien!” she responded happily.
“You’ll never be alone, Serena. Not when I’m with you,” he had made his way to her, and now stood right in front of her.
She gave him a grateful smile, and without any hesitation, she got on her tip toes and closed his lips with hers. He wrapped his arms around her warmly and protectively. She brought up her hands and held his face affectionately for better access.
He broke the kiss and leaned his forehead on hers, making her eyes open and stare into his, “I love you, Serena. When you ever feel alone, just remember me.”

Her vision brought her back to stare once more into those blue eyes she’s missed, it would seem, forever. She felt so guilty for allowing herself to forget the one person she’s cared so much about. But she also couldn’t help but feel relieved. Relieved, that she was back with him. Relieved that she was finally out of that dark hole she’s felt so desolated in.
“Please remember me, Serena,” he choked, not caring to hide his tears from her any longer.

Serena’s hand made its way to Tuxedo Mask’s cheek, letting out a sigh of happiness through her quivering lips “I love you too, Darien.”
At this, Tuxedo Mask‘s tears stopped. He looked straight into her eyes for any sign of doubt. Any sign telling him it wasn’t his Serena saying those words, but an intruder disguised as her. In the instant he found none, he did the only thing he‘d been dying to do: he kissed her ardently. He held her against his body, feeling himself melt when she wrapped her arms around his neck and pressed her lips harder against his. ‘God, how could I have forgotten him? How?!’ she thought, feeling tears running down her cheeks again.
Darien felt his own cheeks becoming moist, that’s when he broke the kiss. He looked down at her in concern, “What’s wrong?”
She sniffed, hiding her eyes with her bangs, “I’m sorry!” she began, “I’m sorry I’m so weak!”
“No,” he said quickly, “No you’re not! You know why? Because, you made it back! You were strong to get yourself back!” he reasoned, fighting back his own tears.
“Because of you,” she said, looking back up to him, “You helped me get back. You helped to remember you.”
He smiled at the realization that she had remembered what he’d said long ago.
“Thank you, Dar–,” she was interrupted when she felt something moving underneath her. Immediately, something dawned on her.

Tuxedo Mask saw the eagerness in her eyes, “What is it?”
“There’s still something I must do,” she answered calmly, while getting on her feet.

He saw her take off her broach, and almost instantly, it changed into a small, shimmering sphere. Her clothing changed a few seconds after. Wearing her white moon gown, she looked exactly as she had remembered herself in those flashbacks. She held the Imperium Crystal with great care.
Its brilliant shine didn’t compare to hers, though. She was her own bright star, showing off her beauty, power, intelligence, strength, and grace.
“No, Serena!” Tuxedo Mask yelled, “The Imperium Crystal’s too powerful!”
She looked at him with her serene expression, “You can help me, Darien,” she answered calmly.
He regarded her with uncertainty, “How?”
She smiled, “Do you remember that broadcast saying that my family had passed away? I had immediately thought about using the crystal to bring them back. But…I couldn’t. I knew I didn’t have the strength to wield it. Deep inside me, I knew something was missing. But, not anymore, Darien! I have you now. You’re the something I was missing! You give me strength and power to wield the Imperium Crystal!” she walked toward him, reaching for his hand, “And most importantly, I have your love!”
He took back his hand, and in an instant, Serena was being crushed with his body. His arms had tightly wrapped around her figure, taking her by surprise.
‘How can I have that much of an impact on her?’ he thought, grateful.
“I’ll do what I can,” he whispered to her, while at the same time changing his own clothes and into his armor. Proving, even more, that her flashback had been right!
She took a small step back, enough to have a good look at him, “Thank you.”

Once they were situated in a spot she felt most comfortable in, Darien placed both hands on her shoulders. At that very moment, everything went dark. Darien could no longer see in front of him, but felt grateful to still feel Serena’s soft shoulders underneath his touch.
‘I have to be strong with her,’ he encouraged himself.
Without warning, a bright light shone out from Serena’s hands, followed by a gust of wind that surrounded them both. The light was so bright, Darien almost looked away, but refused, he was sure Serena wouldn’t look away, and neither would he.

Darien took a glance at Serena. The picture he saw was enough to take his breath away. She looked so motivated to bring back the people she’d lost, yet she was still able to control her movements with ultimate grace.

‘Please,’ Serena pled the Crystal, ‘please, give them back to me. They didn’t deserve to die because of me.’

One by one, Serena’s loved ones appeared. Until, finally, seven bodies lay in front of them. Her family, along with the four scouts.
‘Someone’s missing…,’ she thought. ‘Daniel! Why didn’t Daniel come back?’

That thought quickly left her as more wind encircled them and the Crystal shone brighter, putting more pressure on Serena’s hands and draining more power from her.

Darien heard her soft moan, he had noticed the light become brighter, but wasn’t exactly sure what was wrong, “Serena? What’s wrong? You’ve brought the others back. You can stop now.”
“I can’t,” he heard her moan out, “there-there’s more people!”
“You have to stop, Serena!” he held her shoulders tighter.
“The Crystal’s calling out to them…,” she whispered in realization. Widening her eyes as she began to see orbs in front of her, just like the one Darien had held.

Darien also noticed them. He widened his eyes, ‘those orbs within Griever’s chamber weren’t just there to light up the room! They were lives reaching out for someone to save them!’ He looked desperately back at Serena. She looked exhausted.
‘And now…they have found her.’

Serena let out another moan, this one sounding more drained. She could no longer see clearly, her vision had become blurry and dull. Though she knew she couldn’t stop. Not when she knew she was close to setting those people free!
“Please hold on just a bit longer, Serena!” he motivated her, releasing most of his golden power and transferring it to her.

Gradually, Serena’s vision improved, quickly taking notice in the Crystal’s golden glow.
She looked over her shoulder, and stared at Darien, smiling gratefully at him.
Slowly, the orbs became bigger. When finally, in succession, they let out a bright light and disappeared. Leaving behind a body, lying down on the floor.

Serena fell to her knees, letting out an exhausted cry. Darien followed, holding her body against his for support.

“Serena!” she heard four familiar voices call out to her.

She looked up to see the four scouts kneeing in front of her. Each with the same expression as the one next to the other.

“Are you alright??” Mars finally asked.

Serena gave them a weak, but comforting smile, “I’ll be fine.”

Mars looked past her and right into Darien’s eyes. He understood, “She remembers.”

With no warning, Mars threw herself at Serena and hugged her. It was one of the best hugs Serena could have ever gotten.

“Looks like they’re waking up,” Darien said, referring to the people laying on the floor.

Serena looked behind her, and found her family, Daniel, and the people she had set free, getting on their feet. Serena smiled in relief.

“Serena!” Daniel ran towards her and hugged her close. “I’m so glad you’re alright.”
And without a second for Serena to react, he leaned over and kissed her. Quickly, Serena pulled back.
“What’s wrong?” he asked.
Serena looked back at Daniel with remorse. “Daniel, there’s something I have to tell you. But not now. We have to get out of here first.” she said to him.


Once they were all ready to leave. Serena instructed the scouts to stay behind the group, while she and Darien led the way.

As they neared the exit. Serena could feel a mysterious presence watching them.
“Do you feel that?” she whispered to Darien, making sure not to be heard by the rest.
“I do. And it feels familiar,” he answered.
“What is it?” she asked, becoming worried for the others.
“Griever,” he said.

And, as if on cue, Griever pounced at Serena. Sending her on the hard, cold floor.

Quickly, the scouts ordered the rest of the people back to where it was safe. Then running to help Serena.

The intense impact had made Serena’s vision blurry. But not enough to not notice that Griever was holding her down by her shoulders with his claws.

“I WILL FINISH WHAT I WAS SENT OUT TO DO!” he screamed at Serena.

“Don’t do this…” Serena whispered.
“QUIET!” he picked her up and slammed her back down.

To be continued…

Aah! Sorry for, yet, another cliffhanger!! Stay tuned for the final installment of ‘Remember Me’! Don’t worry I won’t take another year to update! =/ PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE COMMENT!!!