Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Remember Me ❯ Wedding Bells ( Chapter 11 )
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By: AngelnamedEcarg76 
The end is over. The start of a new beginning.
Anime/Manga: Sailor Moon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Action / Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 08.09.2011 | Updated On: 08.09.2011 | Pages: 5 | Words: 5.3K | Visits: 199 | Status: Completed
The end is over. The start of a new beginning.
Anime/Manga: Sailor Moon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Action / Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 08.09.2011 | Updated On: 08.09.2011 | Pages: 5 | Words: 5.3K | Visits: 199 | Status: Completed
Remember Me
By AngelnamedEcarg76
Disclaimer: I don’t own Sailor Moon or any of its characters. (Only Daniel Alexander) Thanks to
Naoko Takeuchi for creating this fascinating anime.
I apologize for taking more than FOUR years to update!!! I'm sure all of you have probably
forgotten about this story! But can any of you believe I had writer's block?? =/ And for that I am
truly sorry!! But I'm making it up with the final chapter... and I made it extra long! =D
Griever's claws were pierced into Serena's back, making it impossible to escape.
"Serena!" her friends ran to her help.
One after the other, they shot their attacks toward Griever. With much to their surprise, it worked this time.
Griever flew off, roaring in pain. Landing fiercely to the ground.
Darien was at Serena's side in an instant. Feeling helpless, he gently turned her around, being careful of her
wounded back.
"Serena..." he whispered.
She groaned before sarcastically saying, "That was a surprise."
Without hesitating, she placed both her hands on to the cold cement and pushed herself up.
"Wait!" he intervened.
It was too late, she was on her feet smiling down at him, "I've had worse, believe me."
Darien was quickly brought back to the time he had aided her in his apartment. And just as quickly, brought
back.
"Besides," she turned toward the direction where Griever had flown, looking serious now, "He's still alive."
"What's your plan?" he asked her.
"He's weak now, that last blow took a lot out of him. But I know what to do." she told him.
Serena summoned out her wand. Taking a perfect aim towards Griever. With great strength, she shot out the
incantation she knew so well. The wands' brilliant light shone out like shooting stars across the night sky.
It was a complete surprise to Griever, who in a short amount of time was only able to look at what would soon
be its demise. He soon found himself engulfed in light, and all Serena could hear was his last agonizing roar.
"It's over," Serena turned towards Darien after a few minutes.
"Serena!" the scouts came running.
"How did you know it was going to work this time?" Raye asked, she remembered the last time Serena had used
the wand. And how it failed.
"I'm not sure. I just knew." Serena answered, looking around to find her family and Daniel, along with the others
she had saved. "We should probably find a way out. It's not safe here."
"This way," Darien pointed.
He brought them to the room where all the glowing orbs had once brightened it. All they found was an empty
dark space.
"Darien?" Serena asked as she scanned the room, "Are you sure this is the right room?"
"I'm sure of it," he took a step towards one of the walls and placed his right hand on it. He turned, extending his
other hand for Serena, "Give me your hand."
She placed her hand in his without hesitation. He pulled her to his side, and held out her hand in the same
manner his was against the wall. The second her fingertips touched the cold stone structure, a portal opened.
Serena gasped as she looked up at her lover as he said, "It's alright. Trust me. I know this will get us back."
"How do we know we won't be transported to out doom?" some unfamiliar voice called out.
"Trust us," Serena said sincerely, turning around to face them all.
"I'll go first." Everyone looked around to see who had spoken. Serena stared into Daniel's calm, loving eyes. And
even though her heart knew she belonged with Darien, she couldn't help but feel guilty. He walked until he stood
in front of Serena. "I trust you."
She smiled, "Thank you."
With that, Daniel stepped into the portal and disappeared. And within a few seconds they heard his voice, "If you
can hear me, I'm alright. It's safe."
The scouts gathered everyone else as soon as they heard Daniel. One by one they disappeared, only to hear
relieved and happy voices at the other end.
When at last it was Serena and Darien's turn, they both stepped into the portal hand in hand and felt their bodies
press together. In the instant their eyes adjusted, they were shocked to find themselves no where near the scouts.
As they began to investigate their surroundings, they found that they were in the middle of a clear hill,
surrounded by nothing but wild flowers. To their right, they discovered a sparkling crystal palace. Their
curiosity was suddenly taken way by a moving object heading their way. Serena and Darien stood their ground.
Even if they did run, there was no where they could hide. They waited.
As the object came to view, Darien realized, with confusion, it was his future self walking towards them.
"Darien?...," Serena whispered with uncertainty.
Once King Endymion was in close proximity for him to speak, he stopped.
"I'm glad you made it here safely." He smiled.
"What's going on? Who are you?" Serena countered.
King Endymion looked at her with warm, loving eyes, "Princess, I am King Endymion."
Serena's eyes grew with surprise.
"I gather that with your shocked expression, Darien didn't tell you about me," King Endymion laughed.
"No... he didn't," she took a quick glance up at Darien and just as quickly back to King Endymion.
"Let's just say, I didn't think I'd see you again," Darien finally spoke through clenched teeth.
The King smiled,"But you will see me. As you grow older and wiser, you will become who I am now. As long as
the peace and future are no longer disturbed."
"Disturbed?" Serena asked.
"Yes. And that is the reason I brought you here. I need to explain what happened. And why." The King spoke.
"Are you going to explain why Darien was erased from my memory?" Serena asked.
Endymion nodded," But I'm sure Rhye already made you, somewhat, aware of how it happened..."
Serena looked at him. She remembered a few details... at least, the vague ones Rhye had tried to justify.
"It was the day Darien broke up with you."
The last sentence brought Serena agony.
"You ran. With your focus on nothing else but Darien. Darien's face. Darien's laughter. You focused on every
memory you had of him. And that was exactly what Rhye wanted. The accident was no accident. As soon as the
devastating impact hit you, both your body and mind became weak. At that moment, he was able to invade your
mind and erase the last person occupying your thoughts."
It was true, Serena remembered trying to recall the happy times she'd spent with Darien. She wanted to replace the
hurt and sadness as she was running home. Never had she felt such anguish.
"He was not from this planet as you recall," he continued as soon as he saw that he had their full attention. "He
must've had incredible power for such act. So I researched him. He came from a planet called Leyon. He was King.
Loved by all... or so he thought. His people turned on him. They became weary of his need for war. Of his need
to destroy. Unfortunately for the people, Rhye had also grown tired of them. One by one, he killed them all. He
became irrational and went in a state of frenzy. In the end, his lack of interest enthralled him to take his own life.
However, he remained alive."
"He believed himself to be immortal. What he didn't know, was what had kept him alive was his own demonic
energy. The energy had completely taken over his whole body. He was wise, however, he sealed his only
remaining fragment of life into an orb like object. Carrying it along his journey, taunting death whenever
chance presented itself. Death, regardless, was always on his heels. Following him, waiting for the opportunity
of one day attaining the orb which held his life... and soul." he finished.
"Do you mean to tell me, that the thing that led me to believe and realize that the orb was his life... was non other
than Death?" Darien asked bewildered.
"Would that be so difficult to believe? But then again, you followed your instinct and your heart."
Darien looked down at Serena. The words the King spoke were true. If it hadn't been for his strong love for
Serena, he would have never believed that Death was actually helping him.
"His interest in Serena was very clear," the King spoke. "He had been traveling from Galaxy to Galaxy.
Desperately trying to find a worthy opponent. What he found on Earth, however, was something much more. He
had traveled alone for so long, that now he thought he'd found someone to ease his loneliness."
King Endymion approached Serena, "I'm sure he made an agreement with you."
She looked up at him as if she'd been caught doing something wrong, "He'd promised he'd bring back everyone
I'd lost, as long as I remained by his side."
"You wouldn't have stayed with your loved ones for so long. I'm sure he was willing to bring them back, just
before he'd forced you to travel the universe with him," Endymion finished.
It was the second time Serena felt guilty that day. She knew that the deal she'd made with Rhye would somehow
lead to departing from her loved ones. But, all she had cared about was knowing they were alive. Yet, hearing the
words being spoken out loud made her ashamed. Ashamed that she had given in so easily to Rhye, instead of
fighting for her family, her friends, Darien... and herself.
A hand grasped Serena's. She looked up to look into Darien's eyes. With that small gesture, she understood his
meaning.
"And now, I owe you both an apology." The King straightened. "It was because of me that Darien had those
reoccurring nightmares, which in result, ended your relationship."
"You?" Darien shot out.
"I need to explain my actions." Endymion raised a hand to stop him.
"I made a mistake on my part," he lifted Serena's chin with one hand, "I had believed that my past self had
performed something that had unknowingly changed the future. With that in mind, I kept reappearing in Darien's
dreams, telling him to stay away from you."
Serena had been holding her breath throughout the whole explanation. She tore herself away from him. Not
willing to look back into his ocean eyes, she stared at nothing in particular, grieving at what had just been said
to her.
Darien held Serena tightly, no longer willing to let her go.
And to Serena's surprise, King Endymion performed to most unexpected gesture. He reached for her hand and got
down on one knee, "Please, forgive me."
She looked down at him, and the only thing she could bring herself to think about was how much she loved the
person in front of her. Even-though she knew him to be from the future, it was still the same man she'd given her
heart to.
"Just promise me something," she began.
"Anything," he answered with determination.
"Promise me, that if something like this happens again, you will inform BOTH of us in person and not in our
dreams."
He chuckled, "I promise."
"Good," she said.
Before releasing her hand, King Endymion pressed his lips against it, indicating his promise.
"So where is she- er me?" Serena had trouble getting those words out.
The King smiled as he stood up. "She's inside the Palace, feeding.... Luna," he lied, partially.
"Oh," she bit her bottom lip. She had been curious to see what her future self looked like.
"I should probably return you to your time. I'm sure everyone is worried about you," he stated.
"Right...," Serena ended.
The King led them down the hill on which they had been brought to. Following him through a bridge which
crossed a small river. They walked through a field of wild flowers until they reached a white door in the middle of
no where.
The King spoke, "I instructed Sailor Pluto to create this portal just for an hour. It will transport you back to your
time, where your friends are waiting for you."
"Thank you for all the information you gave us. I can't imagine all the therapy I would've needed after this," she
kidded.
Endymion chuckled, "I'll keep my promise."
Serena smiled at him, and as if on instinct, she wrapped her arms around him, "Take care of our future."
"Keep our past safe," he returned.
As if both knew what the other were thinking, King Endymion and Darien gave the other a simple nod.
With that, Serena and Darien approached the portal, not bothering to look back. For both knew, they'll see it
again one day.
Present time...
It was almost sundown, a few people passing by were going on about their business. Little did they know, their
heroine was missing...
"I'm sure they're fine," Rey tried to reassure Daniel again. She couldn't bring herself to believe they were gone.
'They can't be!' she thought. 'They were right behind us...how-'
Before she could finish her thought, a bright light came from the opposite direction of where they had originally
been brought back.
The light dimmed, and two silhouettes could be seen.
"Serena!" Daniel ran to her. "Are you alright?" He asked, scanning her form for any injuries. Though, found it
quite impossible with the gown she still had on.
"I'm fine," she informed him with a gentle smile.
"What happened?" Mina was the first to ask the question that was plaguing everyone's mind.
"We'll explain it all tomorrow. Where's my family? And the others?" It was Serena's turn to worry. She had not
noticed their absence.
"It's alright, your parents volunteered to take the others home. You should have seen their faces, Serena. They
were so happy to be back." Lita answered.
"I'm just glad everyone made it back alright," Serena sincerely said.
It had been unnoticed to all. All, but to Raye. Both men, standing next and in front of Serena, were looking
fixedly at one another. To Raye's amazement, both seemed to be of equal stature and physique. If she hadn't
known better, she could have sworn Darien and Daniel were in a standoff.
"Why don't we all get some rest !" Raye offered, hoping to end the little silent war, "I'm sure this day hasn't been
easy for you Serena. So, I think we should all go home and recharge."
And, even though Serena thought she could use the rest, she knew she needed to clarify some things first. To
Daniel in particular.
"You guys go ahead. There's a few things I need to take care of first." she obliged.
They all understood. And even though Raye knew the doctor's intentions with Serena were pure, she couldn't
help but feel sorry for him. She knew he'd fallen in love with her best friend. But she just couldn't bring herself
to see Serena with someone other than Darien.
"Alright," Raye walked off, followed by the rest of the scouts.
Now that they had been left almost alone with her, both men waited to see whom she'd turn to first.
Serena turned to Darien, "Would you mind checking if my family made it home alright?"
Darien couldn't deny how much he wanted to hold her again. But he couldn't object to her request. "Of course,"
he nodded once. And without thinking twice, he leaned forward and placed a gentle kiss upon her forehead.
Upon Darien's departure, Serena smiled to Daniel, "Shall we take a walk?"
His lips were on hers before she could react. It wasn't a passionate kiss, but it was gentle enough for Serena to
gather how much love he had for her.
"Daniel...," she looked down sadly.
"I know what you're going to say," he whispered, lifting up her chin courteously with his forefinger. He could
see tears forming in the corners of her eyes.
"And I understand," he smiled, wiping away the tears.
"I'm sorry," she cried. "All of those moments we spent together were wonderful! You made me so happy! But..."
she paused, "there were times I felt like a part of me was missing...almost empty. Does that make sense?" she
looked up at him.
He cupped her cheek, caressing her soft skin. "There were times I noticed you looking at me differently. But I
thought that was because you still found me to be someone new in your life. Someone you were beginning to be
fond of. Apparently, that was not the case. You were seeing someone I reminded you of."
Serena was surprised to hear of this. She had never noticed herself staring at him. She must have looked
extremely foolish. However, he worded his last sentence just right.
"I hate myself for doing this to you. I'm completely at fault. Yet, your so understanding. Making me feel even
worse..." she looked down.
"That's because I love you."
There was a gasp.
"Regardless of what's happened before and after this whole incident, I am completely in love with you. It's
going to be very difficult for me to let you go," he finished.
Not knowing how long she'd been holding her breath, Serena finally exhaled. Continuing her normal breathing.
She couldn't think of anything to say. There was nothing she could say to make this better. So she did the only
thing she thought would help. She hugged him, tightly. Sobbing on his chest. Relieved that he accepted, by
wrapping her in his arms.
"I need you to promise me something, Serena," he began.
She gulped her last sob, and answered, "Anything!"
"Promise me you'll never give up. Promise me that you'll do everything within your power to be happy. Even on
rainy days, when the drops appear like tears....I want you to see them as nothing else but fairy dust, sparkling and
magical. Because this world wants you to be happy. I want you to be happy."
She was looking at him know, "I promise."
"Fly now, my Angel," he finished, kissing the top of her head.
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Serena stood in-front of her house. It looked exactly as it had before the accident. Not one brick was out of place.
It was as if nothing had happened. The lights were off. And for the first time, she noticed how exhausted she was.
She dragged herself upstairs, stopping at the front of her parent's door and placing her hand against it. Tears of
joy streamed down her face. She knew she'd come so close to losing them, and now here she was, getting that rare
second chance.
"Let them rest," a soft voice said behind her.
She wasn't startled. She knew he'd be waiting for her.
"Come on," Darien gently removed her hand from the door and led her to her room.
Before arriving, she wiped off the tears from her face with her free hand. She didn't want him to see her crying
again. Even though tomorrow, her puffy eyes would be a straight give away.
He released her hand, and pushed the door open for her. "How are your shoulders?"
She let out a stifled laugh, suddenly remembering being clawed down by Griever a few hours ago. "I've been too
tired to notice. How do they look?" She divided her soft gold locks and pulled them forward so they fell against
her chest, revealing two wounded shoulders. He approached her, never revealing in his face the pain he truly felt
for her inside.
"Let's go to your room." he suggested.
She hadn't even noticed the twinkling of lights when she had passed her room before. But now, being inside she
noticed all the flickering candles and red roses surrounding her.
"Your parents were asleep before I got here. So I thought I'd surprise you," Darien stated.
"You did an amazing job," she whispered, still admiring her room.
He was looking at her, smiling lovingly. Never had he seen anything so angelic. Sure, her gown was a little torn,
yet, she was glowing. Her eyes sparkling along with the candles. And her soft pale skin stood out beautifully
among the red roses.
"I couldn't think of a more perfect place to do this," he caressed her cheek, winning her full attention, "To be in
the room that makes you who you are. The place where so many memories are kept. A place where, everywhere I
look, it makes me think of you. I want nothing more than to be with you and to make you happy."
She was looking at him, not sure where he was going with this.
He then got down on one knee, and reached out for her left hand. At the same time, he reached inside his blazer
pocket and pulled out a small velvet box.
"Serena, Princess of the Moon, will you make me the most happiest man in the universe and take my hand in
marriage?"
Her gasp was low, but audible to him as he held out the most stunning rose shaped diamond ring.
She released her hand from him and brought both of hers to her face. No longer could she hold her tears.
After a few minutes Darien began to feel worried, until she dropped her hands and showed him that she was
indeed crying. But crying tears of joy.
"Yes!" she cried. "A thousand times Yes!"
He stood on both feet engulfing her in his embrace. Both laughing in utter happiness.
Four Years Later
"I can't believe you waited so long for this, Serena," Raye was being Raye. "If it were me, I would've done it a
month after he'd asked!"
"Raye," Serena warned her, "I've told you before."
"Yes, yes. I know. But even Darien agreed with me. Though he did say he'd wait until you were ready. Such love
he has for you," she ended her last sentence in such a dramatic way that even Serena couldn't hold her laughter.
"I simply didn't think getting married right out of High School was the right thing to do. Besides, my parents
agreed with me that I should get my University Degree first."
"When did you become so mature? Don't move!" Raye continued placing small pink blossoms on Serena's hair.
"I resent that!" Serena laughed.
She heard Raye giggle behind her.
"And….finished!!" Raye exclaimed after placing the final blossom.
Serena turned to her friend, her long wavy hair had been pinned by her ears with a crown of natural large and
small blossoms. The rest of her hair was curled to give it natural looking waves. And her bangs were swept to the
side to gave it that extra touch of softness around her eyes and face.
"Oh…," Raye had begun to show signs that at any moment she's start balling her eyes out.
"Raye," Serena tried to console her by wrapping her arms around her best friend and maid of honor.
"I know, I know," Raye sniffed pulling away.
Serena gently wiped away the tears that had fallen from her friend, "Will you help me into my dress?"
"That depends, do you want me to cry a river or an ocean?" Making both girls laugh.
Amy and Lita were out on the deck arranging the guest in their proper seats. While Mina, having taken the job of
Wedding planner, was making sure everything was spotless.
Everything was ready, everyone stood up at the sound of the bridal chorus being played.
Darien stood at the top of the altar, dressed in a black tuxedo and a tucked tie.
Lita walked out first. Followed by Amy. Then Mina. And lastly, the maid of honor, Raye.
As soon as Serena stepped out of the shadows, everyone held their breath. She wore a strapless tulle gown with
floating chantilly and alencon lace bodice. The skirt was softly tucked with a swirling pleated organza insert, and
a black grosgrain sash wrapped around her petite waist. Her dad stepped forward making eye contact and smiling
with his daughter. "You look beautiful, darling." her father kissed her temple.
Both began to walk together towards the altar. Everyone looked at her. She, however, was looking at him. And
he at her.
Darien had seen her before, in their past lives, and in their everyday life. And yet, he could never understand how
he had been so lucky to have won the heart of an Angel. A radiating angel walking towards him now, making her
way to become his forever.
They reached him. He extended his hand and she gracefully stepped forward, placing her hand in his. Never
braking eye contact and smiling warmly up at him. "You're beautiful," he whispered.
The ceremony began, and everything was perfect.
"Oh no!," Mina whispered almost reaching the end of the ceremony. Not wanting to get any attention from the
bride or groom.
"What is it?" Raye whispered through a smile. Also not wanting to alarm anyone.
"Those clouds don't look too friendly," Mina whispered looking up at the sun's rays trying to fight their way
through the gray clouds.
And like an omen, they felt small rain drops falling upon them.
Everywhere they turned they saw people beginning to whine.
"Shall I continue?" the priest asked Darien.
"I'm so sorry, Serena!" Mina said almost in tears, "Do you want to move the ceremony inside?"
"No." Serena smiled. She looked up taking in the shining drops of water. She noticed how the sun's rays were
giving them a magical sparkle. She closed her eyes, 'Fairy dust.'
Darien caressed her now moist, yet, silky cheek, "Are you sure, love? I want nothing more than to have everything
perfect for you."
She looked at him, a few strands of hair now clinging to their faces, "Everything is perfect."
"It is with great honor, that I now declare you Mr. and Mrs. Darien Shields!"
The priest looked at Darien, "You may now kiss your bride."
They both looked at one another, and it was at that moment that no one else existed. It was only them.
He held her face ever so gently with both hands, guiding her lips towards his. When finally, they melted
together. The kiss was tender and sweet. It was flawless.
Everything was serene….
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THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU ALL FOR STICKING AROUND UNTIL THE VERY END! I
TRULY HOPE THAT THE ENDING WAS TO YOUR LIKING. I, FOR ONE, AM VERY PROUD OF IT. AGAIN,
I'M SO SORRY FOR THE DELAY. BUT, TODAY, I WAS BROWSING THROUGH WEDDING DRESSES AND
BECAME INSPIRED BY ONE VERY PARTICULAR DRESS. AND I THOUGH 'SERENA WOULD LOOK
COMPLETELY STUNNING IN IT!' AND SO I BEGAN TO WRITE. I'M QUIET SURPRISED HOW THE
WORDS CAME NATURALLY TO ME. I WILL SHOW YOU GUYS THE PICTURE OF THE DRESS I WAS
INSPIRED BY, HOWEVER, PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT I DO NOT HAVE THE COPYRIGHTS TO IT! SO
PLEASE DON'T SUE ME! I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO POINT OUT THAT NOT EVERYONE HAS THE SAME
TASTE IN FASHION. THIS IS AFTER ALL, MY STORY! XD
PLEASE COMMENT!!
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By AngelnamedEcarg76
Disclaimer: I don’t own Sailor Moon or any of its characters. (Only Daniel Alexander) Thanks to
Naoko Takeuchi for creating this fascinating anime.
I apologize for taking more than FOUR years to update!!! I'm sure all of you have probably
forgotten about this story! But can any of you believe I had writer's block?? =/ And for that I am
truly sorry!! But I'm making it up with the final chapter... and I made it extra long! =D
Griever's claws were pierced into Serena's back, making it impossible to escape.
"Serena!" her friends ran to her help.
One after the other, they shot their attacks toward Griever. With much to their surprise, it worked this time.
Griever flew off, roaring in pain. Landing fiercely to the ground.
Darien was at Serena's side in an instant. Feeling helpless, he gently turned her around, being careful of her
wounded back.
"Serena..." he whispered.
She groaned before sarcastically saying, "That was a surprise."
Without hesitating, she placed both her hands on to the cold cement and pushed herself up.
"Wait!" he intervened.
It was too late, she was on her feet smiling down at him, "I've had worse, believe me."
Darien was quickly brought back to the time he had aided her in his apartment. And just as quickly, brought
back.
"Besides," she turned toward the direction where Griever had flown, looking serious now, "He's still alive."
"What's your plan?" he asked her.
"He's weak now, that last blow took a lot out of him. But I know what to do." she told him.
Serena summoned out her wand. Taking a perfect aim towards Griever. With great strength, she shot out the
incantation she knew so well. The wands' brilliant light shone out like shooting stars across the night sky.
It was a complete surprise to Griever, who in a short amount of time was only able to look at what would soon
be its demise. He soon found himself engulfed in light, and all Serena could hear was his last agonizing roar.
"It's over," Serena turned towards Darien after a few minutes.
"Serena!" the scouts came running.
"How did you know it was going to work this time?" Raye asked, she remembered the last time Serena had used
the wand. And how it failed.
"I'm not sure. I just knew." Serena answered, looking around to find her family and Daniel, along with the others
she had saved. "We should probably find a way out. It's not safe here."
"This way," Darien pointed.
He brought them to the room where all the glowing orbs had once brightened it. All they found was an empty
dark space.
"Darien?" Serena asked as she scanned the room, "Are you sure this is the right room?"
"I'm sure of it," he took a step towards one of the walls and placed his right hand on it. He turned, extending his
other hand for Serena, "Give me your hand."
She placed her hand in his without hesitation. He pulled her to his side, and held out her hand in the same
manner his was against the wall. The second her fingertips touched the cold stone structure, a portal opened.
Serena gasped as she looked up at her lover as he said, "It's alright. Trust me. I know this will get us back."
"How do we know we won't be transported to out doom?" some unfamiliar voice called out.
"Trust us," Serena said sincerely, turning around to face them all.
"I'll go first." Everyone looked around to see who had spoken. Serena stared into Daniel's calm, loving eyes. And
even though her heart knew she belonged with Darien, she couldn't help but feel guilty. He walked until he stood
in front of Serena. "I trust you."
She smiled, "Thank you."
With that, Daniel stepped into the portal and disappeared. And within a few seconds they heard his voice, "If you
can hear me, I'm alright. It's safe."
The scouts gathered everyone else as soon as they heard Daniel. One by one they disappeared, only to hear
relieved and happy voices at the other end.
When at last it was Serena and Darien's turn, they both stepped into the portal hand in hand and felt their bodies
press together. In the instant their eyes adjusted, they were shocked to find themselves no where near the scouts.
As they began to investigate their surroundings, they found that they were in the middle of a clear hill,
surrounded by nothing but wild flowers. To their right, they discovered a sparkling crystal palace. Their
curiosity was suddenly taken way by a moving object heading their way. Serena and Darien stood their ground.
Even if they did run, there was no where they could hide. They waited.
As the object came to view, Darien realized, with confusion, it was his future self walking towards them.
"Darien?...," Serena whispered with uncertainty.
Once King Endymion was in close proximity for him to speak, he stopped.
"I'm glad you made it here safely." He smiled.
"What's going on? Who are you?" Serena countered.
King Endymion looked at her with warm, loving eyes, "Princess, I am King Endymion."
Serena's eyes grew with surprise.
"I gather that with your shocked expression, Darien didn't tell you about me," King Endymion laughed.
"No... he didn't," she took a quick glance up at Darien and just as quickly back to King Endymion.
"Let's just say, I didn't think I'd see you again," Darien finally spoke through clenched teeth.
The King smiled,"But you will see me. As you grow older and wiser, you will become who I am now. As long as
the peace and future are no longer disturbed."
"Disturbed?" Serena asked.
"Yes. And that is the reason I brought you here. I need to explain what happened. And why." The King spoke.
"Are you going to explain why Darien was erased from my memory?" Serena asked.
Endymion nodded," But I'm sure Rhye already made you, somewhat, aware of how it happened..."
Serena looked at him. She remembered a few details... at least, the vague ones Rhye had tried to justify.
"It was the day Darien broke up with you."
The last sentence brought Serena agony.
"You ran. With your focus on nothing else but Darien. Darien's face. Darien's laughter. You focused on every
memory you had of him. And that was exactly what Rhye wanted. The accident was no accident. As soon as the
devastating impact hit you, both your body and mind became weak. At that moment, he was able to invade your
mind and erase the last person occupying your thoughts."
It was true, Serena remembered trying to recall the happy times she'd spent with Darien. She wanted to replace the
hurt and sadness as she was running home. Never had she felt such anguish.
"He was not from this planet as you recall," he continued as soon as he saw that he had their full attention. "He
must've had incredible power for such act. So I researched him. He came from a planet called Leyon. He was King.
Loved by all... or so he thought. His people turned on him. They became weary of his need for war. Of his need
to destroy. Unfortunately for the people, Rhye had also grown tired of them. One by one, he killed them all. He
became irrational and went in a state of frenzy. In the end, his lack of interest enthralled him to take his own life.
However, he remained alive."
"He believed himself to be immortal. What he didn't know, was what had kept him alive was his own demonic
energy. The energy had completely taken over his whole body. He was wise, however, he sealed his only
remaining fragment of life into an orb like object. Carrying it along his journey, taunting death whenever
chance presented itself. Death, regardless, was always on his heels. Following him, waiting for the opportunity
of one day attaining the orb which held his life... and soul." he finished.
"Do you mean to tell me, that the thing that led me to believe and realize that the orb was his life... was non other
than Death?" Darien asked bewildered.
"Would that be so difficult to believe? But then again, you followed your instinct and your heart."
Darien looked down at Serena. The words the King spoke were true. If it hadn't been for his strong love for
Serena, he would have never believed that Death was actually helping him.
"His interest in Serena was very clear," the King spoke. "He had been traveling from Galaxy to Galaxy.
Desperately trying to find a worthy opponent. What he found on Earth, however, was something much more. He
had traveled alone for so long, that now he thought he'd found someone to ease his loneliness."
King Endymion approached Serena, "I'm sure he made an agreement with you."
She looked up at him as if she'd been caught doing something wrong, "He'd promised he'd bring back everyone
I'd lost, as long as I remained by his side."
"You wouldn't have stayed with your loved ones for so long. I'm sure he was willing to bring them back, just
before he'd forced you to travel the universe with him," Endymion finished.
It was the second time Serena felt guilty that day. She knew that the deal she'd made with Rhye would somehow
lead to departing from her loved ones. But, all she had cared about was knowing they were alive. Yet, hearing the
words being spoken out loud made her ashamed. Ashamed that she had given in so easily to Rhye, instead of
fighting for her family, her friends, Darien... and herself.
A hand grasped Serena's. She looked up to look into Darien's eyes. With that small gesture, she understood his
meaning.
"And now, I owe you both an apology." The King straightened. "It was because of me that Darien had those
reoccurring nightmares, which in result, ended your relationship."
"You?" Darien shot out.
"I need to explain my actions." Endymion raised a hand to stop him.
"I made a mistake on my part," he lifted Serena's chin with one hand, "I had believed that my past self had
performed something that had unknowingly changed the future. With that in mind, I kept reappearing in Darien's
dreams, telling him to stay away from you."
Serena had been holding her breath throughout the whole explanation. She tore herself away from him. Not
willing to look back into his ocean eyes, she stared at nothing in particular, grieving at what had just been said
to her.
Darien held Serena tightly, no longer willing to let her go.
And to Serena's surprise, King Endymion performed to most unexpected gesture. He reached for her hand and got
down on one knee, "Please, forgive me."
She looked down at him, and the only thing she could bring herself to think about was how much she loved the
person in front of her. Even-though she knew him to be from the future, it was still the same man she'd given her
heart to.
"Just promise me something," she began.
"Anything," he answered with determination.
"Promise me, that if something like this happens again, you will inform BOTH of us in person and not in our
dreams."
He chuckled, "I promise."
"Good," she said.
Before releasing her hand, King Endymion pressed his lips against it, indicating his promise.
"So where is she- er me?" Serena had trouble getting those words out.
The King smiled as he stood up. "She's inside the Palace, feeding.... Luna," he lied, partially.
"Oh," she bit her bottom lip. She had been curious to see what her future self looked like.
"I should probably return you to your time. I'm sure everyone is worried about you," he stated.
"Right...," Serena ended.
The King led them down the hill on which they had been brought to. Following him through a bridge which
crossed a small river. They walked through a field of wild flowers until they reached a white door in the middle of
no where.
The King spoke, "I instructed Sailor Pluto to create this portal just for an hour. It will transport you back to your
time, where your friends are waiting for you."
"Thank you for all the information you gave us. I can't imagine all the therapy I would've needed after this," she
kidded.
Endymion chuckled, "I'll keep my promise."
Serena smiled at him, and as if on instinct, she wrapped her arms around him, "Take care of our future."
"Keep our past safe," he returned.
As if both knew what the other were thinking, King Endymion and Darien gave the other a simple nod.
With that, Serena and Darien approached the portal, not bothering to look back. For both knew, they'll see it
again one day.
Present time...
It was almost sundown, a few people passing by were going on about their business. Little did they know, their
heroine was missing...
"I'm sure they're fine," Rey tried to reassure Daniel again. She couldn't bring herself to believe they were gone.
'They can't be!' she thought. 'They were right behind us...how-'
Before she could finish her thought, a bright light came from the opposite direction of where they had originally
been brought back.
The light dimmed, and two silhouettes could be seen.
"Serena!" Daniel ran to her. "Are you alright?" He asked, scanning her form for any injuries. Though, found it
quite impossible with the gown she still had on.
"I'm fine," she informed him with a gentle smile.
"What happened?" Mina was the first to ask the question that was plaguing everyone's mind.
"We'll explain it all tomorrow. Where's my family? And the others?" It was Serena's turn to worry. She had not
noticed their absence.
"It's alright, your parents volunteered to take the others home. You should have seen their faces, Serena. They
were so happy to be back." Lita answered.
"I'm just glad everyone made it back alright," Serena sincerely said.
It had been unnoticed to all. All, but to Raye. Both men, standing next and in front of Serena, were looking
fixedly at one another. To Raye's amazement, both seemed to be of equal stature and physique. If she hadn't
known better, she could have sworn Darien and Daniel were in a standoff.
"Why don't we all get some rest !" Raye offered, hoping to end the little silent war, "I'm sure this day hasn't been
easy for you Serena. So, I think we should all go home and recharge."
And, even though Serena thought she could use the rest, she knew she needed to clarify some things first. To
Daniel in particular.
"You guys go ahead. There's a few things I need to take care of first." she obliged.
They all understood. And even though Raye knew the doctor's intentions with Serena were pure, she couldn't
help but feel sorry for him. She knew he'd fallen in love with her best friend. But she just couldn't bring herself
to see Serena with someone other than Darien.
"Alright," Raye walked off, followed by the rest of the scouts.
Now that they had been left almost alone with her, both men waited to see whom she'd turn to first.
Serena turned to Darien, "Would you mind checking if my family made it home alright?"
Darien couldn't deny how much he wanted to hold her again. But he couldn't object to her request. "Of course,"
he nodded once. And without thinking twice, he leaned forward and placed a gentle kiss upon her forehead.
Upon Darien's departure, Serena smiled to Daniel, "Shall we take a walk?"
His lips were on hers before she could react. It wasn't a passionate kiss, but it was gentle enough for Serena to
gather how much love he had for her.
"Daniel...," she looked down sadly.
"I know what you're going to say," he whispered, lifting up her chin courteously with his forefinger. He could
see tears forming in the corners of her eyes.
"And I understand," he smiled, wiping away the tears.
"I'm sorry," she cried. "All of those moments we spent together were wonderful! You made me so happy! But..."
she paused, "there were times I felt like a part of me was missing...almost empty. Does that make sense?" she
looked up at him.
He cupped her cheek, caressing her soft skin. "There were times I noticed you looking at me differently. But I
thought that was because you still found me to be someone new in your life. Someone you were beginning to be
fond of. Apparently, that was not the case. You were seeing someone I reminded you of."
Serena was surprised to hear of this. She had never noticed herself staring at him. She must have looked
extremely foolish. However, he worded his last sentence just right.
"I hate myself for doing this to you. I'm completely at fault. Yet, your so understanding. Making me feel even
worse..." she looked down.
"That's because I love you."
There was a gasp.
"Regardless of what's happened before and after this whole incident, I am completely in love with you. It's
going to be very difficult for me to let you go," he finished.
Not knowing how long she'd been holding her breath, Serena finally exhaled. Continuing her normal breathing.
She couldn't think of anything to say. There was nothing she could say to make this better. So she did the only
thing she thought would help. She hugged him, tightly. Sobbing on his chest. Relieved that he accepted, by
wrapping her in his arms.
"I need you to promise me something, Serena," he began.
She gulped her last sob, and answered, "Anything!"
"Promise me you'll never give up. Promise me that you'll do everything within your power to be happy. Even on
rainy days, when the drops appear like tears....I want you to see them as nothing else but fairy dust, sparkling and
magical. Because this world wants you to be happy. I want you to be happy."
She was looking at him know, "I promise."
"Fly now, my Angel," he finished, kissing the top of her head.
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Serena stood in-front of her house. It looked exactly as it had before the accident. Not one brick was out of place.
It was as if nothing had happened. The lights were off. And for the first time, she noticed how exhausted she was.
She dragged herself upstairs, stopping at the front of her parent's door and placing her hand against it. Tears of
joy streamed down her face. She knew she'd come so close to losing them, and now here she was, getting that rare
second chance.
"Let them rest," a soft voice said behind her.
She wasn't startled. She knew he'd be waiting for her.
"Come on," Darien gently removed her hand from the door and led her to her room.
Before arriving, she wiped off the tears from her face with her free hand. She didn't want him to see her crying
again. Even though tomorrow, her puffy eyes would be a straight give away.
He released her hand, and pushed the door open for her. "How are your shoulders?"
She let out a stifled laugh, suddenly remembering being clawed down by Griever a few hours ago. "I've been too
tired to notice. How do they look?" She divided her soft gold locks and pulled them forward so they fell against
her chest, revealing two wounded shoulders. He approached her, never revealing in his face the pain he truly felt
for her inside.
"Let's go to your room." he suggested.
She hadn't even noticed the twinkling of lights when she had passed her room before. But now, being inside she
noticed all the flickering candles and red roses surrounding her.
"Your parents were asleep before I got here. So I thought I'd surprise you," Darien stated.
"You did an amazing job," she whispered, still admiring her room.
He was looking at her, smiling lovingly. Never had he seen anything so angelic. Sure, her gown was a little torn,
yet, she was glowing. Her eyes sparkling along with the candles. And her soft pale skin stood out beautifully
among the red roses.
"I couldn't think of a more perfect place to do this," he caressed her cheek, winning her full attention, "To be in
the room that makes you who you are. The place where so many memories are kept. A place where, everywhere I
look, it makes me think of you. I want nothing more than to be with you and to make you happy."
She was looking at him, not sure where he was going with this.
He then got down on one knee, and reached out for her left hand. At the same time, he reached inside his blazer
pocket and pulled out a small velvet box.
"Serena, Princess of the Moon, will you make me the most happiest man in the universe and take my hand in
marriage?"
Her gasp was low, but audible to him as he held out the most stunning rose shaped diamond ring.
She released her hand from him and brought both of hers to her face. No longer could she hold her tears.
After a few minutes Darien began to feel worried, until she dropped her hands and showed him that she was
indeed crying. But crying tears of joy.
"Yes!" she cried. "A thousand times Yes!"
He stood on both feet engulfing her in his embrace. Both laughing in utter happiness.
Four Years Later
"I can't believe you waited so long for this, Serena," Raye was being Raye. "If it were me, I would've done it a
month after he'd asked!"
"Raye," Serena warned her, "I've told you before."
"Yes, yes. I know. But even Darien agreed with me. Though he did say he'd wait until you were ready. Such love
he has for you," she ended her last sentence in such a dramatic way that even Serena couldn't hold her laughter.
"I simply didn't think getting married right out of High School was the right thing to do. Besides, my parents
agreed with me that I should get my University Degree first."
"When did you become so mature? Don't move!" Raye continued placing small pink blossoms on Serena's hair.
"I resent that!" Serena laughed.
She heard Raye giggle behind her.
"And….finished!!" Raye exclaimed after placing the final blossom.
Serena turned to her friend, her long wavy hair had been pinned by her ears with a crown of natural large and
small blossoms. The rest of her hair was curled to give it natural looking waves. And her bangs were swept to the
side to gave it that extra touch of softness around her eyes and face.
"Oh…," Raye had begun to show signs that at any moment she's start balling her eyes out.
"Raye," Serena tried to console her by wrapping her arms around her best friend and maid of honor.
"I know, I know," Raye sniffed pulling away.
Serena gently wiped away the tears that had fallen from her friend, "Will you help me into my dress?"
"That depends, do you want me to cry a river or an ocean?" Making both girls laugh.
Amy and Lita were out on the deck arranging the guest in their proper seats. While Mina, having taken the job of
Wedding planner, was making sure everything was spotless.
Everything was ready, everyone stood up at the sound of the bridal chorus being played.
Darien stood at the top of the altar, dressed in a black tuxedo and a tucked tie.
Lita walked out first. Followed by Amy. Then Mina. And lastly, the maid of honor, Raye.
As soon as Serena stepped out of the shadows, everyone held their breath. She wore a strapless tulle gown with
floating chantilly and alencon lace bodice. The skirt was softly tucked with a swirling pleated organza insert, and
a black grosgrain sash wrapped around her petite waist. Her dad stepped forward making eye contact and smiling
with his daughter. "You look beautiful, darling." her father kissed her temple.
Both began to walk together towards the altar. Everyone looked at her. She, however, was looking at him. And
he at her.
Darien had seen her before, in their past lives, and in their everyday life. And yet, he could never understand how
he had been so lucky to have won the heart of an Angel. A radiating angel walking towards him now, making her
way to become his forever.
They reached him. He extended his hand and she gracefully stepped forward, placing her hand in his. Never
braking eye contact and smiling warmly up at him. "You're beautiful," he whispered.
The ceremony began, and everything was perfect.
"Oh no!," Mina whispered almost reaching the end of the ceremony. Not wanting to get any attention from the
bride or groom.
"What is it?" Raye whispered through a smile. Also not wanting to alarm anyone.
"Those clouds don't look too friendly," Mina whispered looking up at the sun's rays trying to fight their way
through the gray clouds.
And like an omen, they felt small rain drops falling upon them.
Everywhere they turned they saw people beginning to whine.
"Shall I continue?" the priest asked Darien.
"I'm so sorry, Serena!" Mina said almost in tears, "Do you want to move the ceremony inside?"
"No." Serena smiled. She looked up taking in the shining drops of water. She noticed how the sun's rays were
giving them a magical sparkle. She closed her eyes, 'Fairy dust.'
Darien caressed her now moist, yet, silky cheek, "Are you sure, love? I want nothing more than to have everything
perfect for you."
She looked at him, a few strands of hair now clinging to their faces, "Everything is perfect."
"It is with great honor, that I now declare you Mr. and Mrs. Darien Shields!"
The priest looked at Darien, "You may now kiss your bride."
They both looked at one another, and it was at that moment that no one else existed. It was only them.
He held her face ever so gently with both hands, guiding her lips towards his. When finally, they melted
together. The kiss was tender and sweet. It was flawless.
Everything was serene….
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THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU ALL FOR STICKING AROUND UNTIL THE VERY END! I
TRULY HOPE THAT THE ENDING WAS TO YOUR LIKING. I, FOR ONE, AM VERY PROUD OF IT. AGAIN,
I'M SO SORRY FOR THE DELAY. BUT, TODAY, I WAS BROWSING THROUGH WEDDING DRESSES AND
BECAME INSPIRED BY ONE VERY PARTICULAR DRESS. AND I THOUGH 'SERENA WOULD LOOK
COMPLETELY STUNNING IN IT!' AND SO I BEGAN TO WRITE. I'M QUIET SURPRISED HOW THE
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