I Dare You Chapter 4 By Kas e-mail:shenkoskyusa@netscape.net Rating:G Summery: Darien, Makes a bet with Andrew, that he can't go I week without running from his feelings, for Serena. MailCity. Secure Email Anywhere, Anytime! http://www.mailcity.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Title: I Dare You Part: 4 (She loves me, she loves me not?) Rating: PG E-mail: (shenkoskyusa@netscape.net) Url: ( http:www.geocities.com/shenkosky/mypage.html ) (Authors notes) First off I would like to thank Andrea, for all her hard work and excepting this story. Also to EVERYONE for giving ideas, helping and just saying you like the story. ............... Disclaimers: I know every one out there knows I don't own Sailor Moon, but I don't want to get sued by some happy little lawyer, so I'll say it again. I don't own Sailor Moon, Vary rich people do AND I'M NOT ONE OF THEM! There now no one can take the 50 cents rolling around in my pockets. It's mine ALL Mine! BWAH HAHA HAH! (Sorry couldn't resist!) ..................... Darien, smiled tenderly down at the Goddess beneath him. Soft golden locks encircled her angel like face as the lamp light cast a soft glow around her, making her appear even more beautiful then before. 'My sleeping angel' he mused to himself silently. A warm smile came to his lips, as he listened to the sound of her soft snoring. She seemed so delicate and serene, when she slept, truly like an angel. Darien looked down at the girl one last time before planting his feet onto the floor and standing up. Feeling a knot in his neck he winced as his eye's landed on the clock sitting upon her night, stand. ' 4:56am ' Staring in disbelief he shook his head, slightly at his own lack of perception of time. He turned back to the Goddess now fast asleep, and smiled. Well she did have a way of effecting him. Regretfully he pulled his eyes away from her and quietly made his way to the door. Carefully, he closed it half way and slowly shuffled down the steps. After the doctor had left Serena, had almost instantly fallen asleep and relief had kept him, rooted to the spot. ' Funny it only seemed like a couple minutes' he thought whimsically as he stared at his wrist, watch. The thought of turning around and walking right back up those steps seemed vary appealing at the moment. Just the *thought* of curling up next to her and spending the remaining hours of night, simply holding her close made his heart, warm. Ignoring the impulse, Darien, stopped to analyze the couch. A slight frown creased his lips as he gazed upon the blue sofa. He could just picture, Serena sitting on it and talking to one of her friends over the phone. He'd seen pictures of her family and now images of her little brother plating video games or her Mother, reading a book or even her father, reading the paper flashed into his mind. Suddenly he felt out of place. This was a home nothing like the lonely apartment he lived in. Pictures decorated the walls rugs adored the floors. It even smelt warm. He could easily picture the place filled with voices and laughter. ' A home ' his mind tolled him. Dropping onto the sofa he let his eyes wonder to the picture resting on the mantel. Her fathers, arm was draped around her mother. Both dressed elegantly, and staring at one another sweetly. Then her little bother smiling at the, camera. And then Serena, dressed in a light blue day dress. Blue ribbons adored the collar and hems, as a hat sat upon her head, in the most adorable way. Made of the same light blue as the dress and the same darker blue as the ribbons, it tilted to the side hiding both 'meatballs'. A soft smile played across her face, as she looked at the camera sweetly. A small smile tugged, at his lips as he stared at her picture. She always had a way of making him feel better sometimes it just amazed him. Shaking his head silently he lade, back on to the couch. Propping, up a bellow he allowed his eyes to close, as he pictured her safely curled up and snoring softly. That was the last vision he saw before he slipped off into unconsciousness. Darien, slowly opened his eyes. He wasn't sure what had woken him it was quite and still much, to earlier to wake up. He just, couldn't shake this feeling, something just felt off. Stretching he swung his legs over the side of the couch, and slowly stood upon shaky legs. It wasn't quite like he felt when Sailor Moon needed him but still, just as persistent. Suddenly it hit him 'Serena!' Quickly shaking off the remains of sleep, he broke out into a light jog. His feet padded against the floor as he reached the steps. He couldn't stop the rising anxiety, in his heart. Finally reaching the room he stopped to listen. A slight ruffling could be heard from within, not hesitating he, pushed the door open to find Serena, tossing and turning in her bed. ' A nightmare' he tolled himself silently wile filling with relief. Later he would ask himself how he had felt what he had, but for the time being he wouldn't question it. Quickly walking over to her, he gripped her by the shoulders, and shook her gently. "Serena honey wake up." receiving no answer he tried again this time more persistent. Serena, was in a dark place. It seemed like the woods, but she couldn't be sure. Sailor Moon, clutched her broach for protection. This place gave her the creeps and what made it worse was that she could barely make out anything, it was just so dark and a thick fog had covered the forest like a blanket. Taking a step back she felt something wet against her arms. Swallowing the lump in her throat she turned around, focusing her eyes on the object she gasped. A sickening green mildew covered the bark of the tree she had brushed against. Her eyes widened at the extent of decay and death that hovered around the tree. Taking her eyes of the tree she walked to the next. It was just like the last, maybe even worse. Looking around only to see that all the life in the forest was gone. All the plants had died, the flowers had wilted the grass lay limp and brown at her feet. No animal life could be heard, not a sound. Sailor Moon felt a cold chill sweep through her. This was nothing like she had ever seen before. Fear began to cloud her mind. ' Where was she?' Suddenly a twig cracked behind her. Swinging around she spotted a figure less then ten yards ahead of her and walking in her direction. Sailor Moon reached up for her tiara but stopped half way frozen to the spot. The figure walked closer slowly materializing in front of her. Her eyes widened in fright as her lips parted to scream but no sound was heard. Staring at the creature with disbelief and terror shining in her eyes, she began trying to back away, but found she couldn't move. Hollow eye sockets seemed to pin her to the spot, as the sound of bones grinding against bones permitted through the forest. Suddenly it stopped moving and stood less then ten feet away from her. Standing this close to her she could no longer deny her eyes. She was indeed looking at a walking skeleton. Pieces of decayed flesh hung from its bones as the smell filtered through the air. Catching a whiff of the stench, she covered her nose an in attempt to block out the repulsive smell. The skeleton seemed to smile as it watched her. Gray generals, clothes hung off of his bones wile a blue cape whipped around in the wind. Long brown hair swayed from its scalp as it stood there watching her. She had the distinct feeling she knew him, somehow that hair.... those clothes.. Her eyes widened suddenly and she mouthed the word 'Nephlight' The skeleton seemed to smile at her realization, then without warning it lunged at her, tackling her to the floor. Sailor Moon let out a cry of surprise as she hit the ground. A repulsive smell assaulted her as she rushed to get out from under the creature. Surprisingly it was incredibly strong. Kicking it in the rib cage and stunning it a moment, she gratefully rolled away from him. Picking herself up she lifted her hand to her tiara, ready to kill this thing again. Looking her gaze on to him she opened her mouth to say the words that would activate the tiara, but nothing came out. Her hand flew to her throat in shock. ' No sound ' Calming the fear in her heart she tried again...nothing. Not believing her own ears she opened her mouth and tried screaming it out, but still nothing happened. Panic welled up in her at this new revelation, as her eyes misted over. If she couldn't speak she couldn't kill it, she couldn't fight it she was defenseless. Suddenly something cold grabbed her ankle. Looking down she seen hands reaching out of the ground, and grabbing at her. She let out a soundless cry as she puled away from the grabbing hands. Watching in terror as limbs began pushing up from the ground, and advancing towards her Sailor Moon suddenly felt vary alone. Soon she was trapped in the middle of a circle of zombies. She watched at they advanced on her. There was no were to run, no where to hide. Sailor Moon fought the rising fear that seemed to grip her and hold her to the spot. They were getting closer, only a few feet away now. Suddenly hands came up from the ground and gripped her legs, holding her and pulling her down. She pulled and puled but couldn't get away. Tears sprang to her eyes she didn't want to die not now not like this. . ' Where were the Scouts, Tuxedo Mask, why was she in this alone?' Suddenly the hands pulled her to the floor, she couldn't get up, couldn't fight them she couldn't get away. 'Help...please Scouts Tuxedo Mask help. Darien ' The zombies drew closer they were practically right on top of her now. There was no way out. Sailor Moon shut her eyes and tried blocking out what was going on around her. "Serena" Did she here that? it was so faint "Serena" It sounded like "Serena wake up!" 'Huh?' Sailor Moon slowly opened her eyes to find Darien Staring down at her. Relief swamped through her, as she stared into his deep blue eyes. Almost not believing it was just a dream. Tears were running down her cheeks and the repulsive smell still lingered in her nostrils. She could still *feel* their hands on her, picking herself up she through herself into his arms wile telling herself over and over again, that it was *just* a dream. Darien's arms slowly wrapped around the shaking girl. Whispering in her ear and puling her closer, he tried his best to sooth her. Serena buried deeper into his arms and sobbed, harder. She just couldn't block it out, no matter what she did. It was just so real, so incredibly terrifying. Darien rocked her back and forth, while whispering incoherent things into her ear. Soon her tears started to subside, and her body relaxed a little. She couldn't let go of him, she new she was acting silly over a night mear but couldn't find the strength to pule away, she needed him, only him. " Do you want to talk about it?" he asked. Looking up at him and seeing deep compassion in his eyes, she felt her heart warm instantly. Looking down at her hands she took a deep breath, while wondering if this was the right thing to do. Biting back the fear of rejection, she looked back up into his eyes. "C could you just hold me please?" A sweet smile sprang to his lips, and his eyes held an amazing warmth that she had never seem before "Serena I would hold you forever if I could." She gasped at his confession, looking deep into his eyes and not seeing a trace of mockery she, let her guard drop completely and lade her head onto his shoulder. "Shareta koto ienai keredo sotto soba ni ite ageru Diary moji azayaka ni Kimi to ashita egakou" She gasped when he started whispering a song into her ear. Leaning in closer to him, she smiled softly at the lyrics. "moshi mo kagayaki o motomete ai no monogatau yomioete mo samishii naraba yume iro doresu kisete hitomi toji ai o kome kuchizuke o sasage you" She closed her eyes and listened as warmth from his gentle embrace, flooded through her. "I do love you ore no inochi Pretty baby dakishimete age you kidorigao dekinai keredo atsui manazashi akurou Lonely Night hoshikuzu atsume Kimi o hikari terasou" She felt tears misting over her eyes she just couldn't help the way she was feeling. Suddenly she realized the fear was gone. This didn't scare her, these feelings he steered in her. "moshi mo tokimeki o sagashite sora ni negai kake uranatte mo setsunai naraba tenshi no tsubasa tobashi afurederu namida fuki kuchizuke o sasage you I do love you ore no inochi Pretty baby dakishimete age you tenshi no tsubasa tobashi afurederu namida fuki kuchizuke o sasage you I do love you ore no inochi Pretty baby dakishimete age you...." Serena looked up at him as he smiled back boldly. She felt a blush rise to her cheeks and looked down to hide it from him. She now knew why she was so afraid of the feelings inside of her. She loved him, all of him, and she always had. ***************************************************************** Hey this stories almost over with, only one or two more parts! I can't wait. BIG News this week I got my, vary own computer! Yeah! No more little brothers erasing my files or finding my floppies and braking them, from here on out it'll be heaven for me. ( Well at least when it comes to writing and stuff) I did this part in two days! It use to take me a whole week in a half, so I should be able to get them out faster to. OK Guys my e-mail box is pretty much empty so tell me what you think about this part. If you liked it/ hated it/ whatever does anyone have any ideas for a new story cause I can't think of anything. (shenkoskyusa@netscape.net) or (kas_91@hotmail.com) Oh and the song was "Dakishimete Itai" translation "I Want to Hold You" If you haven't heard it you have to, it's so beautiful. I got at my web site where you cam listen to it if you want. ( http:www,geocities.com/shenkosky/mypage.html ) All my stories will be up there first as well. God, bless. Kas ( 1:35 AM 1/21/00 )