AnimobookM Partings Ch12 Rated G Gomen ne everyone for having this chapter being so late! Some people started to ask if I was finished with the story yet, but I got into a bit of writer's block midway writing this chapter. Well I left a big cliffhanger last chapter. I finished it at this chapter. Enjoy this chapter then! =) While Serena held Serrie crying, the senshi waited worried. They were shocked that Serena had not died like Selene had said. Sailor Moon was back again except that she had a new look and friends. But now her daughter was hurt. Irene and the others were shocked as they saw Selene transform into a hero and then into a Princess. Darien also watched, as he knew that Serena had not died in an accident. That was why the mysterious warrior and her friends always helped us when we needed it. I can never believe that it is Serena tho. That why the warrior always had blue eyes like Serene. I never saw her hair tho. She is more mature and smart now that she came back but does she have a boyfriend? An image then started to shimmer in; it was Queen Serenity. As all of the senshi and the crowd of people around them were quiet all the senshi and guards bowed to the Queen. Serena putted down on the floor Serrie and went to hug her mother crying. Every family and friends of the Scout was shocked at who the senshi and the Starlights were. They turned to start asking questions but were reassured by the senshi and the cat guardians started to tell the story of what had happen in the past life. As Serenity comforted her only daughter she was worried about her daughter's adopted daughter. Serena took out her Silver Crystal and turned to save her daughter shouting out, "Moon Healing Activation!" But nothing happened as Serena tried again. But the crystal didn't work and as Serrie then cried out in pain Serena turned around and then ran to her daughter. Holding her daughter tightly Serena cried out, "This is all my fault, Why did you do it running out and got hit! I could have protected myself, I am so sorry for what had happen!" "There was nothing that the others can do so I went and got myself hit to protect you. I am sorry that I wasn't always around for you Mama I know that I am going to die but know this I love you. Here Mama?" Serrie said as she took out from her pocket the star locket giving it back to her Mama. Selene hands shaking took back her locket and said, "Serene, don't ever say that you are sorry to me! You are my only daughter and I love you! I am only sorry that I can't save you!" Serena smiled as tears ran down her face. Serrie smiled as she closed her eyes for the last time. As her figure started to slump a glowing light surrounded her and her body started to change into beams of light floating up to the sky. As Serena cried out she knew that things would never be the same again. Standing up Serena went up to the roof because it was above everything since her party was in the main lobby of her building. As she was looking at the sky praying for her deceased daughter. Serena held the star locket more tightly in her hand. Queen Serenity followed her and when Serena turned to ask, "Mother why didn't the silver crystal work for Serrie?" "I finally remember who your adopted daughter is. Serrie is the essence, spirit and guardian of the crystal, and usually when the guardian of the crystal is hurt, the crystal will not work to save her. That's why it didn't work for her." However if you use the crystal too much it will be doing harm to you. Also you must be careful of Gannon daughter. I can't always be there to protect you; I could however give you advice and power when you need it. Gannon is already restless but it was a good thing we have Seraphina at our side now. I must leave you now. I will come when you really need me, but one word of advice. Be careful and forgive the other senshi." With those words Queen Serenity started to fade into a mist until she wasn't there anymore. After her mother left, Serena went and sat down in one of the chairs she had put on the roof deep in thought. ***Her mind went over a specific event that happened before the opening, two weeks ago when they all went to an outdoor health spa and indoor gym, it also had steam rooms inside. It was a bright and sunny day so even all the guardians were there. Serrie and Rena were there with Darien, Steve, Phoenix, Celia and the rest of the senshi. They all had towels around their bodies and were in a spring together. There were a lot of laughing and talking. Arvad and Alden were in a tree eating and doing their own stuff while Albert and the cat guardians were having naps in the sunshine. Selene was further away from the group with Serrie humming to her a song, It was the song "Only a Memory Away" everyone stopped talking, listening quietly, and clapping when it was over. Serena was embarrassed by the attention she was having. Darien the nearest to her went over and said, "That was a nice song you just hum. Did that happen to you when you went away from your friends?" Selene nodded yes. Taking her daughter she took her out of the spring going over to where Albert was. Serrie went over to hug Albert so Selene took her to sit her on a rock and started brushing her hair finally finishing with putting her daughter's hair into odangos like what she had used to do when she was younger. Everybody over the spa watched as they started going inside to the steam rooms. The steam rooms were separated so the women went in one direction while the men went into another. Selene and Serrie didn't join them so the senshi had a room all to themselves. Inside were benches so the Outers and Inners sat on them. Raye then said, "I don't understand, every time we are around Selene, I have a feeling of knowing her, She is very a direct person. She hums a song that reminds us of what happen years ago, and then she puts her daughter's hair into odangos just like what Serena did years ago. She says that she knows Serena but we don't know anything about her except for newspaper articles on her. Did any of her friends tell anything on her?" As the other senshi shook their heads no Raye sighed sitting back. While the senshi were talking about their problems. Darien was over with the friends of the Selene unknowing that they were the Guards of the Moon Kingdom. While Darien was sitting to one side listening to their conversations on their girlfriends and talking to the Starlights on subjects that had in common. He thought in his mind, I don't know why but I always feel an air of familiarity whenever I am around her and when I saw that she fixed her daughter's hair like Serena it brought back an armload of memories that reminded me of Serena. How I missed her so much, sometimes I wondered if she was still well and alive. I hoped when she comes back that she will forgive him and the senshi. What I noticed when I was in the spring and in the steam room was that Selene and her friends had tattoos. On their right shoulder was the tattoo of a crescent moon while Selene's tattoo was even more complicated then her friends. It was the tattoo of a crescent moon and rose entwined even Serrie had a little tattoo on her right shoulder. A crescent moon and a crystal were entwined. Darien wondered what the crescent moons meant and what did Selene and Serrie's tattoos meant. Meanwhile in the garden of the spa Selene and Serrie was sitting with Alden, Arvad and Albert. Selene decided not to go into the steam room and had changed into the clothes that she wore that day. Serrie wore a mini blue dress resembling the one that Serena had worn when she was younger with a crescent moon necklace. Selene was wearing a white cheogsam, her own design with symbols of earth, the moon on it with stars and slits on both sides that was slitted all the way up to her thighs. Serrie was very close to her mother and Albert when Luna came over to investigate. She had awoken and approached Selene with caution. Selene was careful to say things in front of her former cat's face. And nighttime rapidly approached, the moon was full and the sky was filled with twinkling stars. Everyone had finished their time in the steam room and was in the gym working out while Darien went outside. He saw Selene talking quietly to her daughter and Luna. They were dressed and Selene then looked up to the moon and held the star locket. Darien was shocked when he saw the locket; it was the love token between him and Serena. He wondered where she got it and then remembered that Serena could have told her their story and has given it to her as well. But then Selene gave the locket back to Serrie who was sleeping with Albert who was tired after a long day, but she had fun that day with her mother and other people. Darien smiled with amusement and went inside chuckling to himself. When they left the spa each agreed that it was a wonderful day.*** As Serena turned to walk back into the building, her feelings were resolved over Serrie and she decided to at least let her guards work with the Senshi while she remained in difference to them. Thinking a spell in her mind Serena changed into a gown that looked like Neo-Queen Serenity's dress with white high heels to go with it. When she went inside the to the lobby the senshi rushed over with Darien and Rena asking questions on her past and how she met up the guards. Serena continue pasting them until she reached her guards and Seraphina. Smiling wryly Serena said, "I may be Serena Usagi Tuskino but she had died long ago, I am now Selene, leader and boss of this building. You and the senshi over there will team up to work together." Turning to the senshi as they awaited anxiously Serena said in a quiet voice, "I won't be part of you anymore since I am now the Star Moonlight Solider with my own guards. I am sorry if I disappointed your expectations. My guards were in the Silver Millenium also protecting me as well as you girls but they protected the Moon Kingdom also. The guardians are my friends and advisors now. They could also turn into humans when they want to." Serena turned to Rena her future daughter and said, "I know that you could paint, I saw some arts of yours in the Cherry Hill Temple when I was there. Are you interested in painting for my art gallery below? I could help you sell them also and make you well known." Rena shocked nodded yes and Serena smiled a small smile. Turning to Darien Serena didn't say anything but only looked at him. Then finished with the senshi, Serena turned away and walked to the door. As Seraphina returned Serena was relieved to find that Talon was with her. She then turned and walked over to the Tuskino family and old friends. When she got to them Serena said, "I supposed you people know that I was originally Serena Tuskino I am sorry for the hurt that I have caused you all when I went away. But I have came back now. I had a wonderful 8 years in America. I lived with a woman there, she taught and provided me there. My Aunt Willow died recently and I came back here to fulfill her dying wishes. The women that you people see appear before was Queen Serenity, my mother from the Moon Kingdom, I was a princess there in my last life before Beryl appeared to destroy everything. I became Sailor Moon in this lifetime when I met Luna. If you want to know the whole story of all people that is presented now past's you can go talk to either the senshi or my guards. Anyway you can all visit me when you have time. Mom, Dad I want to go back and pick up my old stuff at the house, ok?" As Irene and Karl Tuskino nodded, Serena continue talking "I supposed it was foolish to say that I dedicated this building to myself but I wish to dedicate some parts of this building to my Aunt Willow, Queen Serenity and now to Serrie." Finishing saying what she wanted to say to her family and friends. Serena went and walked over to Chibi-Chibi with Galaxia, Phoenix, the Three Lights and the rest of the old friend-enemies that were there that day in the party. Leaning down Serena started to talk to Chibi-Chibi inviting her to the Art Gallery on the 3rd floor. Chibi-Chibi nodded yes. When she finished talking with Chibi-Chibi. Serena was glad now that Chibi-Chibi had a normal childhood; Galaxia told her that she was a manager of a radio station. Afterwards she started talking to the 3 Lights and Phoenix. When she left Tokyo, the 3 Lights weren't presented at the time. It was a good that they had came back for she had missed them over the years. She was happy to know that Steven was finally engaged to Phoenix, when he left all those years ago Serena was worried that Steven wouldn't find anybody to love that wouldn't mind the way she turns into a female when transforms. Even if they were right now guys Serena knew that one day these male bodies would die and the 3 Lights would revert back to the female bodies they once had. Serena made a plan with Phoenix, Galaxia, Chibi-Chibi, Molly, Ann, Rita, Lizzie, Sarah (Darien's friend in SS), Amazoness Quartet and the 4 Sisters to have a lady's day out. While she would meet the 3 Lights, Andrew, Melvin, Alan, Fidel, Kevin and the Amazon Trio in a restaurant one day to catch up with the old times. She then turned and left by herself. Seraphina who had de-transformed into Sarah was staying with the guards to help out. Mina turned to Celia and asked, "Why didn't Serena stop to talk to us? I mean she has been gone for a long time. Surely she would have forgiven us by now." But Celia could only shake her head as Darien shook out of his daze and went chasing after Serena with Luna to beg for forgiveness and talk. After Serena left everyone de-transformed, the guards stayed to supervise the clean up for the party was already over. All of the senshi, the Starlights and Chad had stayed with the guards to help. Selene went to her car to dive home not noticing 2 other persons had followed her. Darien and Luna had followed in Darien's car. They were about to intercept her on the way but Darien saw a look on Serena's face that told him that Serena wanted to grieve alone. But Darien and Luna followed her anyway. When they got to the mansion, Darien parked his car a block away for it was still the same red sports car that he had years ago so Serena was bound to recognize whom the car belonged to. Darien then walked with Luna on his shoulder to Serena's place. He was shocked to know that Serena had brought and lived in a mansion for he never had expected Serena to be able to afford one. He and Luna followed Serena walking to the backside of the mansion. Serena never knew that they were there for she was too deep in thoughts. Serena as she got out of her car intended to go to the back of her home to where the stairs to the roof were. She wanted to go up to think and to be alone?. Ever since Serrie died Serena had held her emotions in check keeping it inside her wanting to grieve alone. When she went up the stairs thoughts and memories were racing through her mind. Images of her taking care of Serrie and of her as Star Moonlight Solider. If only she haven't came back then Serrie wouldn't had died. As the last thought went through her mind, Serena broke down for grief and irrationality took over her mind. Serena started crying as she ran up the stairs; she took out her the dagger that was the Moon Blade and the Star Locket as she ran up. A thought was resolute in her mind, as she knew what she had to do. When she got up to the roof she took the dagger out of the sheath and then rise it as she thought of what good she was doing by dying. For if she died then she could be happy and could be with Serrie again. She didn't care anymore of what the other people would think or what could happen to the future as she plunged the dagger into her chest. The Star Locket felled out of her hand as she collapsed. As the pain and the blacking out started Serena thought that she faintly hear someone shouting her name. Darien and Luna had followed Serena nearly up to the roof but they soon stop close to the top and hid behind the stair wall as they observe what Serena was doing waiting for the chance to face Serena to beg for forgiveness. Darien and Luna were in shocked as they saw what Serena was about to do with her dagger. Darien shouted Serena's name as he saw her brought the dagger blade down to herself. But it was too late Serena for collapsed wounded as Darien and Luna ran over. Darien picked up Serena holding her close as he tried to stop her bleeding and to go downstairs inside the mansion. Darien then from his pocket got his own communicator pressing the all call button on it. When Raye answered the communicator, Darien passed the communicator to Luna who had turn into her human form. Luna who was crying by then said in a tear-filled voice, "We followed Serena back to the mansion, but she is right now hurt seriously because she attempted suicide, I repeat suicide?. Can the senshi, guards and the guardians get here because I am afraid that Serena will die because of what happened to her?" "What!!!!!!!! We will get here as soon as possible. "Yelled Raye shocked of what had happen to Serena. She then signed off and Luna turned to see Darien crying silently and holding up Serena and using the golden energy that he had once used when Rena's heart crystal was taken and was willing to Serena not to die. Darien was in absolute misery as he held his love close to him. He had lost her years ago when she went off to the United States but he wasn't about to lose her again because he wouldn't know what would happen to him and Crystal Tokyo's future if Serena dies. Back at Remembrance when Raye had got the message from Luna she shouted for everyone to stop. She looked in horror to what the same thing was happening to Rena as it was years ago when Darien was captured by Queen Nephrenia, she started to blink in and out her body fading as it does when one of her parents is in a dire situation. Everyone had stopped and also looked in horror as they saw what was happening to Rena. Allison, Celia and Diana ran over to Rena. Rena whispered, "Mama." As she fainted. Raye then explained what had happed to Serena. Everyone gasped in shock. But soon their feelings turned to hardness and they all looked at each other knowing what they had to do. The senshi and the guards turned into their battle forms and prepared for teleport. The guards could do it as well as the senshi but teleporting was simpler to them for it was only a thought that could take them to the place they desired. The same goes for the guardians and Sarah who had changed into Seraphina. Chad was told by Raye to drive the cats, Rena and Princess Fireball to Serena's mansion. Chad nodded as the senshi, Starlights, guards and the guardians started to teleport out to the mansion. When they got to the mansion they found Darien and Luna in Serena's room. Darien looked absolutely miserable. Darien became even more miserable when he saw how Rena was when Ben putted her down on Serena's bed next to her. Rena who by now had awakened looked weaker took Serena's hand in her own and held it tightly. Celia who had by now return to the Time Gate returned and she had a defeated expression on her face. When Corrine and Nerrisa asked what had happen at the Time Gate. Celia shook her head and said, "It's very bad I am afraid? In replacement of the Crystal Tokyo there is a Tokyo there but it is very devoid of emotion. There are even more hate and evil there then it is here. You guys don't even exist there and it seems that Gannon rules the place there. Serena had still held the Star Locket in her grasp and it started playing. It seemed like a final adieu to Darien and the others. But in all of the Darien's grief he didn't notice that Serena's fingers started moving until Mina pointed it out and Serena awoke. When Serena woke up she had intended to be with Serrie but she sadly realize that she was still alive. She had seen that the senshi and the guards were in her room. She wanted to wave them all out because she wanted to be alone. But she can't however for both of her hands were held by someone. Darien held her left hand and her right hand was held by to Serena's shock by Rena who also laid weakly be Serena's side. Serena had realized with a pang what she would be doing if she dies then Rena would never have been born. But Serena knew that she was already near death's door. She was not thinking clearly of what would happen when she acted upon this act. She said in a weak voice, "My senshi and guards listen to what I am about to say?" When she said that all of the senshi and guards turned to her, even the Starlights and the others who were present. "I already know that I am at death's door so don't even waste your energy in trying to save me. Especially Jack and Allison don't try to heal me. For it won't work. I had intended to forgive the senshi for all has past is pasted? but I was still angry at what had happen years ago. I am really sorry that I can't uphold my promises to all my friends & family and I can't to you all? The only thing I want to do is to be with my Serrie and be away from this hateful world, I am really sorry for doing this to Rena. I never intended nor thought about what I would do to the future if I try to die." Turning to Rena she said "I'm sorry my daughter for what I am doing to you." Rena nodded her head forgiving her mother closed her eyes. After she said that to Rena. Serena turned to Darien who was holding her hand tightly said, "Darien, I didn't intend to treat you the way I treated you these few weeks. I wanted to forgive you really but I was afraid that you were still angry with me. But know this my love that I still love you very much and that I would always would." Serena then turned to all people that surrounded her, "I am really sorry? guys? for? doing? all? this?and letting you all worry?" Serena said as it was her final and last words as she closed her eyes for the last time? When Darien saw this happen he saw Rena disappear with sparks. He in his grief held Serena closer crying out her name as 4 of the senshi was crying was comforted by their loved ones, 4 of the grief stricken guards. Talon held Sarah as she cried on his shoulder. The guardians and cat guardians were together crying. Albert was sobbing with Luna while Diana cried on Arvad's shoulder. Artemis was with Alden. Amy was held by Tim as was Chad and Raye. Nerissa and Corrine held each other in their grief. They had failed finally in protecting their princess. In all their grief they didn't notice a figure shimmer in and appear until a voice said, "All is not lost senshi, there is still a way to bring Serena back." As all of the senshi turned around and saw Queen Serenity. They all waited until the Queen could say what could be the way to save Serena. "It is simple, just like Serena had said, Don't waste energy saving me. You should all do exactly that plan. Serrie was fated to die at that meeting but if Serena dies then all peace would be lost?." "Well what are we all waiting for?." Said Allison. "It didn't work when Jack and I tried to heal her but Serena didn't want us to." "We really should get started." Said Amy. "Right!" agreed Lita. "But can the Starlights, Seraphina and the guards help out?" asked Talon. "Of course White Falcon. I expected you to ask that question." "Ok well then what are we all waiting for? Transform!" said Steven in a resolved voice. "Alright" shouted everyone? "MERCURY CRYSTAL" "MARS CRYSTAL POWER" "JUPITER CRYSTAL POWER" "VENUS CRYSTAL POWER" "URANUS PLANET POWER" "NEPTUNE PLANET POWER" "PLUTO PLANET POWER" "SATURN PLANET POWER" "HEALER STAR POWER" "MAKER STAR POWER" "FIGHTER STAR POWER" "WHITE MOON FALCON POWER" "WHITE MOON TIGER POWER" "WHITE MOON PHASE POWER" "WHITE MOON BEAR POWER" "WHITE MOON STAR POWER" "MAKE UP!!!!!" As they all turned into their battle forms, they concentrated their powers to the body of Serena who lay on the bed. Tuxedo Mask and Seraphina also concentrated on saving Serena. Serena soon changed into Princess Serenity and was floating on the bed. But with even this massive amount of energy it wasn't enough to save Serena. All their hopes started diminishing when someone shouted. "MOON POWER!" As everyone turned to see whom the voice was they saw that it was Queen Serenity. Everyone smiled, their hopes returning. After Queen Serenity gave out her powers to help, she disappeared. Finally it seems that Serena could be saved. For she glowed with a bright light and warmth was returning to her body. After a long while when the guards and the others that saved Serena were resting. Rena appeared back. Serena opened her eyes. When she saw the people and surroundings she started to cry again, loud sobs that racked her body. The others left while Darien, Luna and Albert stayed to comfort Serena. Darien held her close comforting her while Luna & Albert stayed close purring and licking Serena to comfort her. They stayed that way for the rest of the night. -Sarah (Seraphina) and Talon are friends and Talon secretly has a crush on her while Seraphina likes him. Seraphina likes Serrie and was feeling these odd feelings as they were together. -The senshi and the guards had been dating for a while since they have met. -Selene's green contacts come out whenever she transforms. -Amy and Tim are already boyfriend and girlfriend from the way they always went out together. -The melody to the song "Only a Memory Away" is owned and made by Dic. -Reflections, the pop version from Mulan is a song made and owned by Disney. -Like I said before I would be alternating between the usage of the names Serena and Selene as the story continuities -Luna, Artemis and Diana like the guardians could turn to their human form. Diana when she came back had taught her parents to do it like they could in the future. -Diana didn't recognize the guardians as the guardians she sees in the future. For the guardians had adapted the forms of humans in front of Diana. Rena didn't tell anyone this information because the guards & guardians were older with more matured different faces and weren't always around. Also because Rena couldn't tell the others of the future.