Hey did you like Part One? This part is a little better I think. Again, I do love E-Mail, so please send it. I hope you have all read An Accidental Fate. It is also one of mine. I am also starting another. It is going to be an alternate universe story. Regular disclaimers are here again. I don't own Sailor Moon. I just use it to inspire my writing. A Friend From the Past By: Alys E-Mail: mazzei@isoc.net, Tiamat135@hotmail.com Rating: G-PG Part Two Part Two *Serena* Being friend with a ghost was very interesting. She had to be careful not to talk loud when she talked to him, and she had to be careful where she looked when she did. But she had to admit that Darien made life much bearable for her. He was always there, to talk to and to laugh with when the other kids were horrible to her. She found out that he died when he was 17, but that he didn't remember how or why. All he knew was that one mourning he woke up a ghost and was like that ever since. He really didn't mind, or at least that is what he told her so she let the topic drop. He also showed her some neat tricks he could do. Stuff like become invisible, walking through walls, and he could even pick up objects, which when he was invisible was even neater. She could tell after a few days when he was close to her. There was always a drop in the temperature around her. Soon she knew he was there before he became visible. The one thing that surprised her the most was that he could touch her. It wasn't like in books or movies where the ghosts floated right through you, even though he could do that. He became solid. It was pretty neat. He looked almost alive then he did but there was something that wasn't quite right. It was hard to put your finger on and at a distance you wouldn't even notice. Even in this form his touch was still chilling. She started getting used to it quickly. Now it didn't bother her as much, but if he caught her off guard she did sometimes jump. Two and a half weeks after she came she almost didn't want to leave anymore. Darien had made her life interesting, and he was her only friend. It was her third Saturday when she was called to the main office. Walking nervously down the hall she thought about the reasons for being called. The main one that kept popping up was they have news on her family situation. Entering the office she sat in the chair in front of Mrs. Stantine's desk. "Well Serena I have some news for you. I got a call from the people responsible for finding your family. They have had no luck. They say you most likely don't have any family to take you in. So it looks like you are staying here. Dismissed." "That's it? You just call me in here to tell me I have no family like it is everyday news, and then dismiss me? Don't you even care?" "Of course I care Serena. But I just can't give you special attention. Almost 50 kids live here with out parents. I just can't give one special attention." "I am not asking for it. You could have at least sounded sorry." She could tell her own temper was rising along with Mrs. Stantine's, but she didn't care. She was upset. She just found out for sure that she didn't have any family. She realized to herself that it wasn't as big of a shock as she thought it would be. But the way that woman had handled it was shocking. She didn't even care. "Serena, do you know how many kids I have told that they didn't have parents? Tons. I have found that the straight out way is the best and easiest. It is easier for kids to get over it when everyone is not feeling sorry for them. Now I think you should go." Serena got up and left the room. Halfway to her own she felt a sudden chill. "What do you want Darien?" she snapped out. She knew she shouldn't be mean but she couldn't help it. "Serena what happened? Was it bad news? Please tell me. Maybe I can help." She ignored him all the way to her room. Opening the door she stepped in and closed it. She then fell onto her bed and started crying. She didn't even notice or care about the coldness that had touched her shoulder. She just kept crying. *Darien* When she had closed the door in his face he couldn't believe it. He could tell she was hurting. Just by looking at her face he could tell. He didn't hesitate with the thought of going through her door. Entering her room he found her face down on her bad crying her eyes out. Sitting next to her he placed a hand on her shoulder. She didn't even shiver. He sat there and let here cry. That was the best thing for her. She needed to let it out. After a while she stopped crying and moved closer to him. Sitting up she looked at him with her sad face. "Serena what's wrong? Please tell me." "Oh Darien. She was so cold about it. She didn't even care. She just goes and tells me that I am alone in this world, with no family. Then she dismisses me like that. It was horrible. I couldn't believe it." "Serena its ok. You're going to be fine. It's ok. I promise." With those words she fell into his arms. She started crying again but this time around he spook softly to her trying to clam her down. Glancing across the room he saw them selves in the mirror. He would have chuckled if Serena wasn't feeling so bad. Even though he was in his "solid" form as Serena put it he still had no reflection. Soon after she started crying he noticed that she had stopped. Looking down he saw that she was asleep in his arms. Looking at her face, tear stained, yet at peace made him feel something. He didn't know what the feeling was so he dismissed it at once. Laying her down on the bed he watched her curl up into a ball. Gently he took the blanket from the end of the bed and laid it over her. Glancing over her once more he slowly faded out of her room into the hall. She was so sad, he thought to himself. I wish there was more I could do for her. That is when his heart and mind seemed to say to him at the same time that being her friend was one of the best things he could do for her. That is what she needed. Floating down the hall he decided to go outside. Of course the first thing he saw was the flower garden. He remembered how Serena loved looking at the flowers. That gave him an idea. Walking over to the garden he looked though and found a dozen flowers he thought she might like. Picking them he then went back towards the building. He knew he couldn't go through the walls holding the flowers so he had to open the door. Looking around he made sure no one was near. Quickly as he could he opened to door and stepped inside. Suddenly hearing voices he ducked into a closet near by. From there he watched the kids walk past. When they were gone he headed towards Serena's room. Things are so much easier with out these flowers, he growled as he hid yet again. Finally he reached her room. Quietly he opened the door and saw she was still sleeping. Quickly he laid the flowers on her desk then faded out once again. *Serena* She awoke to the sound of the warning bell for dinner. Sitting up she tried to remember what had happened. Then it hit her. She remembered the meeting with Mrs. Stantine, and being mad at Darien. She also remembered how he had stayed with her. The last thing she remembered was Darien holding her. I must have fallen asleep, she thought to herself. Getting up she looked around her room to see if he was still there. But instead of finding Darien she found something else. A dozen flowers were set on her desk. She picked them up and looked them over. There were several kinds, including a few roses, which were her favorite. "Thank you Darien" she whispered as she left the room. In her hand was one of the roses that she had gotten. On her way down to dinner she ran into the same group of kids she had meet her first day. They had not given up on making her life miserable. Before she could get away the leader of the group, who name was Jennifer grabbed her arm. "Hey where you going Memory?" When Serena didn't answer them she was pulled into the circle of kids. "Hey didn't you here me? I asked you where you thought you were going." "Maybe she forgot," joked Kevin. "Is that right? Did you forget?" asked Shana. "No I didn't forget. I am heading to dinner. And don't call me Memory. It's not my name." Serena chocked out. She had to admit that the group did scare her. But she hated it when they called her Memory. But she didn't want to protest because she never wanted to get them really upset in fear of what they would do to her. "So Memory does remember how to talk. I'm impressed. Aren't you?" Jen said looking at the others. They nodded their agreement. "Please just let me go. I didn't do anything to you," begged Serena. Usually they would tease and let her go. It didn't look like that was going to happen anytime soon. "I hear your staying. What a same. What no one in your family wanted you? I wouldn't blame them. Who would want you?" Serena couldn't help it any longer. She started crying again. "Aw what's wrong? Stuck up family girl doesn't want to live here with us lower orphans? O well. Looks like your stuck here. Little cry baby." "Please let me go," Serena tried again even though she could barely get the words out. "I like this. I haven't made some cry in a while. I am having fun." The others again nodded their heads in agreement. "Hey what you got there?" "A rose. Why?" Serena held on to it a little tighter. "Who would give you a rose?" "A friend did. That's who." "Who this friend. Must be invisible cause I have never seen him." Serena would have smiled at the joke of it if Jen had not made her next move. She quickly grabbed to rose from Serena's hands and in front of her face ripped the bud in half. Serena who had stopped crying couldn't help it and again started. "Maybe we should make her cry a little harder. What do you think??" Serena noticed that Jen was not looking at her anymore. She was now looking past her down the hall. Her eyes were wide, and she began to pale. "Jen what's wrong," asked Shana. Kevin was now also looking. He pointed to behind them down the hall. Curiosity getting the better of her Serena also turned around to look. What she saw almost made her laugh. It was a trick Darien offend did to cheer her up. He was holding a medium sized paper ball and was tossing it around in the air. What made the trick neat was that he was invisible. So it looked like the ball was bouncing around in thin air. Jen was the first to turn and run. The others quickly followed leaving Serena to deal with what ever was happening on her own. When they were gone Darien became his visible self. Serena walked over to him and gave him a hug, which he returned. "Thank you Darien. For saving me and for the flowers." "I wish I had been here sooner. Look what they did to your rose," he said gesturing towards the shredded flower on the floor. "Darien it's ok. I wish she wouldn't have done it, but we can't do anything about it now. At least they didn't do anything to me." "If they would have touch you?" growled Darien under his breath. Serena could help it and started to giggle. "What?" he asked "You are way to protective." "Am not. That girl has no right to even talk to you much less tell you lies." "Well, one she said wasn't a lie." "What?" "She said that my friend was invisible. She was right. You are." Darien gave a slight chuckle as they walked down the hall to the dinning room. She was late, but it really didn't bother her. She ate fast away since she didn't really have anyone to talk to. As usual she ate quickly, not talking to anyone. Listening her heard Jen telling people of the bouncing ball in mid air. Not many believed her no matter how much Kevin and Shana backed her up. Serena smiled to herself and glanced at Darien who was also listening in. He shook his head and made a low tsking sound. Bending close to her ear he whispered, "She must be losing her mind. A floating paper ball, like that would ever happen." Again Serena smiled. Finishing her meal, she headed out side to catch the sunset. It was beautiful as usual. She walked through the flowers and watched as the sun slowly disappeared. Darien stayed at her side the whole time. He said very little, but that barely bothered her. She really wasn't in the mood for talking. When it was over the bell rang and she and Darien headed back inside. Reaching her room she opened the door and went inside. Looking toward her desk she suddenly gasped. "Darien," she called out. When he floated in he came straight to her and she pointed towards the desk. Where the flowers had once been there now laid a completely shredded pile of flower bits. Next to them was a mall folded note. Written on it was a simple message for Serena. "Next time you won't get a way." End Part 2 So what did you think? Good or Bad? If you have any suggestions please tell. My E-Mail addresses are listed above. I check both a few times a day. I read every single E-Mail I get too. So please send them.