Memories - Epilogue
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That night Serena fell asleep in Darien's arms.  When they had finally come 
in from the blacony, it was late, and neither had wanted to disturb Lita.
Serena had slipped on Darien's shirt, because her bag was in Lita's room.
She had fallen into a deep and peaceful sleep; something she hadn't 
experienced in a long time.  Serena slept the entire night through, without
the usual nightmares and dreams, without calling out in her sleep, and 
waking up sweating and crying.

Darien stayed up late into the night, watching her.  He gazed at her sleeping
face happily.  She was practically his.  She loved him as much as he did her.
She had accepted his promise ring.  Darien didn't think he could be happier.
He smiled down at Serena and gently brushed some stray hair from her forehead.

Serena stirred slightly in her sleep, a smile forming on her lips.  She 
snuggled closer to Darien, deeper into his embrace, but remained asleep.
Darien's smile widened and he tightened his arms around her.  Slowly he
closed his eyes, almost afraid that if he did, she would disappear.  Still 
holding her tightly, Darien felt himself drift off to sleep.

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The sunshine streamed in through the window and hit Serena's face.  She never
stirred.  Darien, on the hand, was not used to the sunshine and he woke up. 
Gradually, he became aware of his surroundings, and he smiled.  He remembered
the events that had transpired the previous night. 

Serena was his.

The mere thought brought a smile to his face.  He almost burst out laughing 
with joy.  He loved her, and she loved him.  

Gently he ran his finger across her cheek to her chin.  He leaned over and 
brushed his lips against her forehead.  Serena remained oblivious to reality,
still sleeping deeply.  Darien was glad for her.  He knew that she had been
having nightmares, although she never said anything.

Darien glanced at the clock on the night stand beside the bed.  It was almost 
eight in the morning and he figured Lita would be up soon.  Very reluctantly, 
he pulled himself away from Serena and climbed out of bed.  He stretched and 
glanced at himself in the mirror.  He figured his appearance was acceptable
for Lita.  Darien eased the bedroom door open and went into the kitchen.

"So you are finally up." Lita teased.

"Merry Christmas to you too!" Darien replied, smiling.

"Did you two sleep well?" Lita asked.  Darien nodded.

"Yeah." He replied.  Before Lita could say anything else, a shriek pierced
the air.  Darien raced back to the bedroom he had just left to find Serena
sitting on the bed, a huge smile plastered across her face.  She had woken
up to the best Christmas present ever.  Her memories.

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Short epilogue, but that's okay!