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realizes what is happening, but how many are totally getting the 
irony of the situation? I’m trying to be subtle, but that isn’t one of my 
strong suits..... By now you know who my thanks go to, Sailor Elysia 
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Love Through Time ~ A Serena And Darien Saga
Volume Two, Chapter Six

By Sailor Europa



	“When did Luc leave this morning?” Was the first thing I 
heard as I pulled my body through my mothers front door, only to 
find her sewing quietly on the front sofa. I turned a sour face to her, 
his name the most unwelcome sound I could imagine. 
	“I’m not sure. He and Serene left early to go look at some 
chapels, but I don’t know what time exactly.” I said quickly, hoping 
to get off the subject as soon as possible. I sat down in the chair 
across from the mauve couch where she sat and waited quietly. 
She eventually pulled the last stitch and set it down on the table to 
the left of her and stared at me squarely in the eye. I knew at that 
note, something was coming. 
	“So you didn’t have a chance to apologize for the other 
night?” I sighed as soon as the question was out of her mouth. I had 
yet to get up the nerve to even look Serene in the eye, since that 
dinner two nights ago. I’d kept myself occupied with work, and trying 
to avoid her, but I knew I couldn’t do it forever. Hell, her ‘fiancee’ 
was living with me, I wasn’t going to be able to side-step the issue 
for much longer. 
	“No....I will though. Maybe today.” I sighed heavily, gripping 
the armrests even now with anticipation. I wasn’t looking forward to 
it. Not with the way my nerves had been acting lately. 
	“Well, just so you know, Luc is going farther into town today 
just before noon, and won’t be back until about 5. You’ll have the 
perfect opportunity just before her mother and I take her out to 
lunch.” She grinned slyly and winked. “Maybe you’ll get lucky and 
she’ll let you come along.” I smiled, glad to see we had both gotten 
over the little situation from that night. She had been rather 
perturbed at the way I handled things, and to tell you the truth, so 
had I....
	“Thanks, I’ll keep that in mind.” I returned the grin. “When are 
they suppose to be coming in?” She glanced at the large gilded 
clock above the mantle before speaking. 
	“In a few minutes, I believe. She was going to bring over a 
few patterns for her dress, and I was going to help them decide.” I 
nodded absently, trying to picture Serene in her gown. It probably 
should have been hard, considering I wasn’t used to her in such 
fancy attire. However, it was a fairly simple thing to imagine. I knew 
what style she would chose, what color would look best on her, how 
she should dress up her hair. It was funny, I could see her perfectly, 
all lit up in love, everything hugging her in the right place. 
Everything but that blasted Frenchman, that is.....
	“And here they come now....” She jumped right out of her 
seat, and I was jolted from my peacefulness, sitting upright 
suddenly. I fiddled anxiously with the fabric of my vest, a little 
scared as to what Serene’s reaction would be. My mother opened 
the door for them, immediately taking the bundles from Serene and 
her mother. Serene smiled and sighed gratefully, dusting off her 
hands on her satin dress. Her head eventually making its’ way 
towards me and I gave a brave grin, the only kind I had been able to 
manage around her lately. She rubbed her hands together at my 
figure, her expression still and featureless. I saw my mother take 
notice and quickly ushered her and Serene’s mother into the kitchen 
to make some tea and give us some privacy. Feeling slightly more 
at ease, my tension somewhat decreased and I exhaled a breath I 
was unaware I had been holding. She was but a few feet from me, 
and it was hard to look away from her piercing blue eyes. 
	“Serene.....I just wanted to apologize for that night at dinner.” 
I got out quickly, and as soon as I had uttered the words, she let her 
shoulders sag in relief a huge grin crossing her face. “I know I was a 
bit brash and my words were harsh, even to me. I really shouldn’t 
have said what I said.” She nodded sadly, the same thoughts 
seeming to be crossing her mind. 
	“I know Darien, and I realized right away that me coming 
back engaged was a surprise. I guess I didn’t realize how hard you 
would take it.” She sighed, grasping both my hands tightly. She 
rubbed them gently as she gave me a sad gaze, her eyes pining me 
down. I wished so much that she wasn’t going away, that I had 
more than a few weeks to spend with her. Even e few more days 
alone would have been better. I groaned inwardly at the thought of 
the illustrious Luc.....Stealing away my sunshine, the one I had 
waited so long for.....
	“I’ll survive. It’ll just take some getting used to.” I gave her my 
signature lop-sided grin. “Besides, at least I get you alone for lunch, 
right?” She laughed, nodding. 
	“Almost.” She said teasingly. I grinned fully then, and for a 
second, we both just grinned ridiculously at each other, neither one 
of us knowing what to say, so instead we just relished the moment 
of being alone after so long. 
	I barely had the time, or the mental capacity at that moment 
to register her movements, but nothing could have prepared me for 
what she did. She leaned in close, and gave me a short, tender, 
incredibly sweet kiss.... On the lips. 
	She had kissed me before, but only a few, tiny pecks on the 
cheek. Every second was registered in my mind as she stayed 
close to me now. I couldn’t tell what she meant by it, or if she meant 
anything, but every part of me absolutely tingled where she 
touched. My cheeks, where her fingers were lightly rested, my 
forearm where she had brushed up against. But my lips absolutely 
burned. My eyes were bolted open incredibly wide, taken completely 
by surprise. I was sure she could see my shock, but as she pulled 
away, a tiny little grateful smile on her face, she just gave me a 
wink, obviously thinking nothing of it. I however, was going into 
shock. 
	“Are you two ready?” Serene’s mothers’ head poked out from 
the kitchen door and gave us an exasperated sigh, a slight twinkle 
in her eyes. Serene grinned and nodded. “Good, we can go to the 
cafe....” Barely able to comprehend what was going on, I practically 
stumbled out from where I was standing. 
	“Um, I really should go get my coat....Why I don’t I meet you 
three there?” I mumbled quietly, giving a hardly readable expression 
towards them. They all nodded and I quickly hustled myself out the 
door, shuffling swiftly through the warm London streets. I was barely 
aware of anything around me, with the exception of all the streets, 
knowing it would do me no good to get lost now. Something had 
skyrocketed too fast a few moments ago, and even though 
something I had been pushing down had remained dormant, but it 
was becoming harder and harder as time wore on.....Especially 
since I had no idea what I was fighting against. 
	I sighed in frustration and confusion as I recognized the 
familiar street name that I lived on, my mind trying to cope with the 
strange feelings and thoughts that had been thrust on me. I chewed 
on the inside of my cheek for a few moments as my home came into 
view. My eyesight strained, I could barely make out the blurred 
figure standing on my doorstep, but as the sight came closer, I felt 
my back tighten. The frail, light form of Suzanne was standing, 
rather impatiently, on my stoop, apparently knocking loudly. I rolled 
my eyes as I approached, a little too uneasy with myself to deal with 
her right now. 
	“I’m not gonna answer....” I kind of chuckled as I watched her 
slam the knocker against the wood one more, angry time. She 
whirled around, her fists clenched at her sides tightly. Her eyes 
were blazing, but as soon as she saw me, I watched the expression 
soften slightly. I gave her a smile as I pulled out my key. “Is there a 
reason why you were trying so hard to beat down my door?” 
	“Of course.” She huffed back at me. I laughed slightly at her 
displeasure as I opened the door with a flourish for her, bowing 
down as she walked quickly past me. Once more I rolled my eyes 
before stepping inside after her, leaving the warm, London air 
outside. 

*****

	“Darien, I haven’t seen you for days! I was beginning to think 
you were purposely avoiding me.” She whimpered, turning around 
to face me as soon as she made it fully inside. Her bottom lip was 
jutted out and I fought a groan that was growing rapidly inside my 
throat as I crossed my arms defiantly. 
	“I already told you, Suzanne, Serene has come back into 
town and I haven’t seen her in two years. I’d like to spend a little 
time with her.” I answered shortly, my tone a little annoyed at having 
to explain it all over again. Her eyes grew cold and she exhaled 
shortly, obviously not happy with my answer. “Which, I might add, is 
where I should be right now.” I said, spying my jacket laying 
carelessly on the love seat in my entryway. 
	“Are you just going to send me _home_ ?” Her voice 
practically squealing. I let a small groan escape as I nodded. I made 
my way to the couch and grabbed my jacket. 
	“Yes. I’m sorry, but I’ve already made plans. I’ll be lunching 
with Serene, Mrs. Patrick, and my mother.” I answered quickly as I 
thrust my arms through the holes and straightened everything out. 
Her face was distorted angrily and I watched her tiny little hands 
grip the fabric on her dress so tightly. I sighed, my heart dulling for a 
moment. 
	“But Darien....” She whined, her voice so dejected. I felt 
immediately guilty. I _had_ been gone for a while....I sighed shaking 
my head. My conscience  was getting the better of me. “It’s been so 
long.....” I closed my eyes, trying desperately to block out her pitiful 
voice. Serene completely hated Suzanne....It would never work 
out....”Please?” I broke. 
	“All right Suzanne. You can come to lunch with me. I’m sure 
it won’t be problem.” I said slowly. She cheered up immediately, her 
eyes absolutely glowing. I shook my head, no longer anticipating the 
luncheon. This was not going to be a fun afternoon. 

*****

	“I just hope nothing goes wrong between now and then....” 
My mother spouted, in between sips of her tea. The conversation at 
lunch had, invariably, turned to the wedding, only causing my 
appetite to fly out the window. It had been obvious Suzanne hadn’t 
heard a thing of the marriage, because as soon as the fiancee was 
brought into the picture, her mood had completely changed. No 
longer seeing Serene as competition, she piped right in, just 
bubbling with ideas. I groaned as I had been shoved almost 
completely from her mind. Besides the occasional apologetic 
glances from Serene, I don’t think anyone even noticed I was there. 
	Now that we were finished with eating, and everyone was 
casually drinking their tea, things had gotten a little more laid back, 
the conversation no longer heated. I sighed absently, the sound 
tearing Serene’s attention from the conversation. She gave me a 
pitied look and I managed a lop-sided grin back. She smiled fully 
then as she gestured towards Suzanne, who was talking animatedly 
next to me. I sighed heavily again and shook my head. I shrugged 
and she giggled silently. I smiled, enjoying the way her nose 
crinkled right at the bridge of her nose when she laughed, or the 
way her blue eyes sparkled as they danced at each chuckle. I 
couldn’t believe I hadn’t noticed it before....
	“I really think we should be going.” Ms. Patrick added 
suddenly, jolting my mind back to other matters. Realization 
overcoming us all, we pulled ourselves out of the chairs, and after a 
few little scuffles about the bill, I laid the money on the table, 
ushering everyone out before they could object. Suzanne, obviously 
anxious to get me to herself for once, waved good-bye to the others 
and yanked my arm possessively in the opposite direction. 
Surprised, I threw an apologetic look towards Serene and she smile 
brightly, shrugging as she waved. I heaved an inwards sigh as I 
watched her walk away and turned to my companion, who was now 
sulking quietly to my right. I sighed in exasperation before even 
bothering to ask her what the matter was. 	
	“What’s the matter, Suz?” She automatically shot me her 
most evil glare at the mention of my nickname. Which, I might add, 
she never enjoyed. I fought the overwhelming urge to roll my eyes 
before she gave one last upset ‘humph’ and answered. 
	“Am I the only one who noticed that you didn’t pay one bit of 
attention to me during lunch?” She bit out, staring straight ahead. I 
closed my eyes in frustration, completely baffled. 
	“Suzanne, I didn’t notice you giving me that much attention 
either. You were engrossed with the conversation!” My voice raised 
angrily. She shot me an evil glare before turning her gaze back to 
the road, her arms now crossed defiantly across her chest. 
	“That’s not the point.....Whenever Serene spoke, I never 
noticed your gaze faltering!” She countered. I threw my arms up in 
exasperation, ready to start screaming the very same thing I had 
pointed out to her three times already.
	“I have already told you that Serene is my best friend, and 
has been gone for 2 years! Of course I’m going to be giving her my 
full attention! I haven’t spoken to her for that whole time!” My tone 
raised as I turned to face her, blocking her path and forcing her to 
finally look me in the eyes. Her hazel eyes bore angrily into my own 
and I never once let my gaze falter as I added. “I see _you_ almost 
everyday.” Her face got even more burning and flushed an upset 
crimson color. She sputtered for a second, before sighing quickly as 
she turned her gaze downwards. 
	“And exactly what is THAT suppose to mean? Are you 
saying you wish you didn’t see me that much? Is that it?” Hot tears 
burned her eyes and fell slowly down her cheeks as she whipped at 
them violently. I sighed immediately, giving up the fight at that point. 
My guilt rose considerably and I shook my head. I tilted her chin up 
towards me and she tried to pull it away defiantly but I kept a firm 
grip and met her gaze, my expression softening as I gently brushed 
away each tear. She sighed, her mind clicking in as she gave me a 
woeful face and I laughed, not really wanting to give in to her. 
	“You know that isn’t it....” I sighed, pulling my hand away and 
giving her my smallest smile. “But I missed Serene. A _lot_ . And 
now she won’t be around for very long, and I want to work in as 
much time with her as I can.” She sighed again, pulling her head 
away. 
	“She’s getting married, not dying Darien.” She said, 
annoyance dripping from her voice. I felt my own temper shoot up 
and I got angry once more. 
	“She’s also my best friend!” I shot out, practically screaming. 
I fully expected the water to turn on, but she shot me a calm, icy 
glare. 
	“Is that all? Because that wasn’t exactly what you were 
acting like in the cafe.” My eyes widened in shock, hoping that she 
was _not_ implying what I thought she was implying. 
	“Meaning what?” I asked loudly. She shrugged, her cool 
demeanor never fading. 
	“I just feel like maybe the roles have been reversed.” I waited 
for more, an expectant look on my face. She paused, meeting my 
gaze full on. “Maybe you’re in love with her, and she doesn’t have 
the slightest inkling in return.” 
	“What?!” I blurted out, my tone fully screaming. She 
continued to keep her composure, so sure of herself right then. I 
threw my head back and gave a loud, completely amused laugh 
escape. I shook my head as I finally finished, sighing in relief as I 
giggled slightly towards the end. “I think you’re being paranoid 
Suzanne.” She shrugged, continuing on her way as she side 
stepped me. I picked my pace back up so that I was back in front of 
her and took her shoulders, completely serious now. “I’m sorry 
you’re feeling ignored, I really am.” I racked my mind for way to 
release those feelings from her and my guilty conscience from me. 
“Why don’t I take you out for dinner tonight? Just the two of us, I 
promise.” I watched a small, satisfied smile creep onto her face 
before she licked her lips happily and nodded. I grinned fully, feeling 
a whole lot better. I heaved an inward sigh of relief glad to be rid of 
the awful conflict. I was convinced things would only get better.....

*****

	“Well hello dear.” My mother sang as I entered her house. 
She was continuing her sewing from that afternoon and she gave 
me a large smile as she spied my figure. I matched her greeting as I 
sat down next to her. “Is there something you wanted?” 
	“Actually yes. I was suppose to eat dinner with Serene and 
Luc this evening, but I have just made plans with Suzanne, and I 
need you to give my regards to the two of them.” She looked up 
immediately, her eyes just full of displeasure. 
	“Really Darien. That is very disrespectful. Why couldn’t you 
just tell Suzanne you already made plans for tonight?” She asked, 
obviously disappointed in me. I sighed, running my palms together 
anxiously. 
	“I’ve been neglecting Suzanne lately, and I just want to make 
up for it.” I said simply, then added quietly, almost hoping she didn’t 
hear. “Besides, it’s not as if I was really anticipating the dinner with 
those two anyway.” She raised a suspicious eyebrow, a slight hint 
of amusement on her face. 
	“Might I ask why that is?” She asked. I shot a shocked look, 
wishing I hadn’t chosen to add that little quip. I sighed, shrugging. 
	“I don’t know. I’ve just been a little indifferent in their 
company.” She nodded slowly, not completely satisfied. “That’s all.” 
I noted, hoping to add a little closure. 
	“Well, I still think Suzanne would understand, seeing as how 
you haven’t seen Serene for two years.” She said, abandoning the 
previous subject as she turned back to her sewing. I sighed in 
agreement. 
	“I honestly would prefer skipping both engagements.” I said, 
almost to myself. She immediately paused from her work again. “I 
haven’t had any decent time with Serene alone yet.” My face turned 
sour. “Luc shouldn’t even have arrived yet.” I groaned miserably, 
knowing that without me in attendance at dinner, the two would be 
completely alone now. I could stomach Suzanne for two hours 
alone, but that simple thought made my stomach churn. I agonized 
for a few minutes, wallowing in my own self-pity. He shouldn’t even 
be here for another two days. In all actuality, that should be me 
alone with her at dinner. I closed my eyes, leaning my head back in 
pain and frustration as I shook my head violently. God, I wished it 
was going to be me.....

*****

	“That was lovely.....” Suzanne said happily, her voice floating 
out slowly as she pulled her shawl over her shoulders. I nodded 
absently, completely unaware of my surroundings. Since that 
afternoon at my mothers, I couldn’t keep my mind in presence. 
Every thought, every moment, I wasn’t myself. I was only picturing 
where I should have been that night, with Serene, alone. Despite 
the fact that I had suggested the dinner with Suzanne that evening, 
I couldn’t deny the fact that I had absolutely no desire to be there. In 
fact, I had trouble even keeping my mind on the food. My only 
comfort was that Suzanne was too engrossed with talking about her 
past few days and basically herself, to notice my lack of animation. I 
sighed, content with the fact that the evening was finally ending, 
and that the next few days would hopefully get better. Hell, they 
couldn’t get much worse. 
	We finally arrived at her door step after a few seconds in 
silence. I smiled in earnest now, completely happy to end the 
evening now. I was thoroughly exhausted, between Suzanne’s 
harping, and my quickly growing confusion around my current 
emotions. I just wanted to curl up and sleep, for the next couple of 
weeks. God, the _idea_ of more talk of the wedding frightened me. I 
could only hope that the illustrious Luc wouldn’t be up when I got 
home. I don’t think I could handle both him and Suzanne in one 
night....
	I realized right away how rigid that sounded, and it really 
didn’t surprise me. Since Serene had come back, I hadn’t really 
thought too much of Suzanne, and when I did, the ideas never 
really were very pleasant. It was rather odd. The past few years, 
and not just the last two either, I had always thought of Suzanne as 
the one I would be with for the rest of my life. But as I watched her 
now, still talking invariably about herself, I was seeing a different 
side of her. Or the same one, in a different light. She was so 
shallow, and even though she was sweet, and could have her pick 
of most of the bachelors in town, I no longer wanted to be the one. I 
wanted to see that depth in her eyes, that flicker of intensity that 
made me burn. I wonder if anyone had it. I had somewhere along 
the way matured, and her pretty looks and flirty glances weren’t 
enough to hold me now. Now I only had to find the courage to tell 
her this, and soon. I wasn’t going to hold out much longer. 
	She turned around as she reached her door, giving me an 
anxious and eager look. I knew what she was expecting and not 
wanting to arouse suspicion, I decided immediately to give in. Until I 
could find a way to break it to her, I was going to have to play along. 
	I gave her a warm smile, probably more out of pity and she 
gazed lovingly into my eyes for a few moments. I glared evenly into 
her dark, brown eyes, hoping maybe this time I would catch more 
than I had before. More feeling, more emotion, more _anything_ . 
But it wasn’t there. Nothing was. I couldn’t peek into her own being, 
her thoughts, know who she was or what she was feeling and I 
desperately needed to. I needed to look into the eyes of my soul 
mate and see so much more. Intensity, fire, passion......I needed to 
see _me_ , because that’s who I was. I was full of that, of life and 
living. God, to actually find that, I would give anything, but I could 
feel the notion slipping away, as if it had once been so close....
	I couldn’t think anymore and I leaned in quickly, giving her a 
slow, tender kiss on the lips. I could feel her smile, her mind not 
getting lost in the moment as I thought it should have. I let my own 
mind slip for a second, and I watched in amazement as I began to 
imagine a pair of eyes...God, they could have been my 
own.....Deep, full of energy and light...Hope. Overflowing with 
love.......So blue, so dark, shrouded in mystery and yet so totally 
open. I wanted to look into those eyes more than anything... like I 
had before - 

	When I looked into Serene’s.


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HA! Sort of reminiscent of that scene in ‘Life Without You’, ne? ^_^ 
Like I said, a tad predictable, I thought. But admit it, this is how 
everyone wants it to be. ^_^ Predictable to the very end, right? 
Anyway, thanks again to Sidnei and Elysia, who have given endless 
hours to help me with this story, and who will undoubtedly give 
endless more. You are both the best! ^_^ Please, please, PLEASE 
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