Rated: PG-13 email: Smerc8@aol.com The Guardians by Guardian Mercury Hey everyone, it's me once again. I hope you guys have enjoyed the story so far. I love writing and I'm always open to ideas. Feedback is always appreciated so, send me some. Nornal disclaimers apply. Well, enjoy. PartIII- Who is This Guy Two weeks have passed and there is a dance later that night. Brad and David arrive at school and head inside. As they head to their lockers they talk about their fight last night. "How you feeling from last night Dave?" "Well, besides the fact that I downed three bottles of asprin to ease the past on my body after being knocked through four buildings, I'm fine." "I'm amazed you're still alive." "That makes two of us." They arrive at their lockers and start getting their books for the morning classes. Serena arrives at her locker, which is two down from Brad. After she grabs her books and puts her books in her locker, she turns to Brad and David. "You two feeling okay from last night?" "Yeah we're fine Serena. Dave here is still sore from being put through four buildings." "Well, you're a tough guy. You'll be okay." "Thanks Serena, you going to the dance tonight?" "You bet. Me and Jason, you going Dave?" "Yeah, Mina hasn't shut up about it for two weeks. So in a way, I have no choice." "I see what you mean. How about you Brad?" "Look behind you and you'll get your answer." Serena turns around and sees Amy standing there with her books for the morning. She's in a very good mood and gives Brad a hug. "Oh hi Amy. I take it you got the flowers I sent you for your birthday?" "Yeah, got them this morning." "Hey Amy, you two going to the dance?" "Yeah, Brad promised me a whole night out." "Really, that's great. Jason hasn't done anything like that for me in a long time." "Don't worry Serena, he'll do something soon. He picks his times carefully on when to act on anything." "Really?" "Brad's right, that's what is so interesting about him." The first bell rimgs and everyone reports to homeroom and goes about their morning classes. Pat and Amy are in their chemistry working on a chemistry lab assignment. "Hey Pat hand me that test tube over there." "The hydro-chloric acid here?" "Yeah, and be careful with it. It can burn through almost anything." "Okay. Wow, this stuff stinks!" "I know. Just don't get it on you." Amy mixes the acid and table salt. After they record the infomation they start cleaning up their area. "So, you going to the dance tonight Pat?" "Yup. Lita and I are going to see a movie and then going." "Cool, Brad has something in mind but I couldn't get him to tell me." Knowing Brad, that probably means its something big. "Really, like what?" "Who knows, he has a very creative imagination." "Oh well, lets go to lunch." Lunch arrives and everyone meets under their usual ree to eat. They're all talking about the dance that night. Shawn and Raye are the last to arrive to eat. "Nice of you two to join us. Thought you got lost or something Shawn." "Get off my case Jason! I've had a terrible day so far." "What happened?" "Well Lita, I got kicked out of two clasees and knocked down twice on my way to algebra. Along with i got in a fight after homeroom and my arm still hurts from last night." "Why'd you get kicked out of class?" "I got in an arguement with my biology teacher and threw something at my geometry teacher Mina." "Boy, sorry buddy." "On a happier note, anyone catch the news this morning? "Yeah, I caught right before I left for school. That was so funny." "I thaught so also. Did you see Brad flying through the air?" "Hey, I was blind sided, what do you expect." Everyone starts laughing, after a minute Brad starts laughing too. Dave finally calms down and asks everyone a question. he takes out a newspaer clipping to scow everyone. It shows Guardian Venus being smashed into a building after flying through a tree. "Why is it that the newspaper always gets pictures of me getting the hell beat out of me?" "You have to admit though Dave, it is funny." "Depends on what side of the coin your on Serena." Everything continues laughing and then calms down after a few minutes. Serena and Lita get up and are quietly talking to each other against the school wall. "Lita can I talk to you for a second?" "Sure, what's up Serena?" "I- I think Jason doesn't like me anymore." "What makes you say that?" Lita looks at Serena, who looks like she's going to cry Lita gives her a hug to comfort her and asks her the question again. "So why do you think Jason doesn't like you anymore?" "He never shows it. We don't go out anymore, he barely ever kisses me and in school all he says is hi." . "I wouldn't worry about it Serena. It'll all work out." Serena and Lita head back to everyone and go in to the school for the afternoon classes. Lita watches Serena go into her English class. "I hope she'll be okay." Mina and Brad are walking home from school and go into the arcade. Andrew and Brian are at the counter talking about something. "You think the show will be good next Friday?" "Should be Brian. I sure don't want to make a fool out of myself. Oh hi Brad, Mina. You guys want a soda guys?" "Sure, why not?" "Here you go guys." "Hey Brad, you all set for next Friday?" "I'm rough on the edges but, I'll be ready in time." "That's good, we don't need another scene like last week." "No kidding, I thought Miss haruna was going to kill Jimmy." Mina is looking at the three guys, very confused. Fnally she decides to ask Andrew what's going on. "Andrew, what are you guys talking about?" "Oh no one told you, there's a play next Friday." "Are you three in it?" "Yup, why doesn't everyone else come." "Good idea Andrew." "Yeah, old Brad here got the lead and Brian got supporting." "Boy, Amy will be thrilled about that." The two of them sit down and continue talking to Andrew and Brian. they get two more sodas and two orders of fries. "So what else is going on Mina?" "Nothing really Brrian. Just hanging out with everybody. "Oh, sounds like fun. How's David been?" "He's okay." "The next time all of us go out and do something, we'll invite you two along Brian okay?" "Cool Mina, can Rita come too?" "Of course Andrew." "Well guys, Me and Mina gotta spliy. I'll see you later Brian." "Bye Brad. I'll c-ya in a couple hours." Mina and brad head home from the arcade to get ready for the dance. Raye and Lita are walking toward the temple and meet up with Mina and Brad. the four of them start talking to each other about Serena. "So she really feels that way Lita?" "Yup, she was almost crying during lunch." "So that's what you two were talking aboout during lunch today." "Yeah Mina. She's really shaken up about it. I'm a little worried." "Still, how did she come up with a drastic conclusion like that?" "Well, he has been acting a bit weird toward her lately but still, strange for her to think that." "Yeah, its like he's in his own world or something." "You want me to talk to him." "It's okay Brad." "Well, it'lll work out, I've known him for a long time. He'll come around. "Good, well I'm headed home. Gotta pick out what I'm wearing tonight." "Good idea Raye." Everyone heads home to get ready for the dance. After what seemed to be the longest three hours of everyone's life, the dance arrives. A half hour into the dance, everyone finally arrives. Mina, David, Pat and Lita are over by the food table talking. "I don't know about you guys, but when me and Lita got here, I had a feeling that something was going to happen." "What do you mean Pat?" "Well, I think something bad is going to happen. however, we won't be attacked." "You taking lessons from Raye or something?" "Very funny Dave." "I hope not. I don't want anything weird to happen. all I want to do is relax." "I'm the same way Mina. i'm tired of fighting, we need a vacation." "Still Lita, I am interested in what it may be." "You guess is as good as mine Dave." "Anyway, I'm going to go dance, lets go Dave." Mina pulls David onto the floor and they start dancing. Their favorite song comes on and they give each other a hug. David starts quietly singing to Mina. You know it's true, Everything I do, I do it for you. "Oh David, you..." Mina kisses david with all her passion. Everyone's dancing and having fun. Jason and Brad are walking back into the dance room from the hallway. They're having a conversation concerning a friend of theirs. "Well, I don't understand why he just doesn't ask her. I mean, he's not that big of a whimp, is he?" "He's afraid I guess. You have any idea where Serena is Jason?" "No idea Brad, last I saw her she was at the food table talking to Lita. Brad, you listening to me?" Brad's attention is distracted by something he's looking at. He finds Serena and what he sees he finds very disturbing. He turns to Jason and taps him on the shoulder to get his attention. "Ah Jason, there's something here that you better take a look at." "What, what is it Brad?" "Look, right over there." Jason looks over at what Brad is pointing at. he drops the drink that he has in his hand. The glass breaks as it hits the floor and spills all over the place. "Brad, who is that, and why is he tryingg to forcefuly kiss Serena?" "His name's Seiya, he's her ex-boyfriend. I personaly-. Jason?" Jason has already started to walk over to where Seiya and Serena are. As he's walking toward them, his right hand is forming a fist and fire is starting to burn in his eyes. he goes over and throws Seiya away from Serena. "Just what the hell do you think your doing?" "What's it to you, get lost!" "First, I don't think so and second, it means a lot a me." Brad just caught up and is standing behind him. Seiya and Jason are still staning each other down. "Seiya, don't do anything stupid. You take Jason on, I'm next. I still owe you for what you did to Amy. To be perfectly honest, I don't know why I haven't kicked your ass." "She deserved what she got anyway." "I'll pretend I didn't hear that. You touch her again, you'll be in worse shape then after this. Now I recomend not fighting Jason, for your own benefit." "This is Jason? the same piece of trash you dumped me for? Your taste in guys has gone straight downhill." "Watch your tounge boy!" Seiya starts pacing in front of Jason. He has his head down as if he's sorry. He has a small devilish grin on his face. "Look, I'm really sorry about this who;e mess. I've had a horrible week and I lost my head." "That won't be all you lose if we cross paths again. I see you again and you're dead meat, understand?" Seiya turns around, as if to walk away, then turns around and hooks Jason in the face. After Jason catches his balancem he stares right at Seiya. "You know, I really didn't want to fight over this but, if you insist. You want a fight you got one." "Oh give me a break. I've seen you and Serena, you can't even stand up to her." "I'll pretend I didn't hear that." Jason grabs Seiya and throws him into the wall, then punches him once in the stomach. While he's down, Seiya's down he trips Jason and gets to his feet. Lita and Amy are walking and then notice the commotion over by Serena. They both look confused at each other. "Hey Lita, what's going on over there?" "Don't know Amy. hey, that's Jason on the floor there, isn't it?" "Yes; and there's Serena, and Brad. I wonder who he's fighting." "Lets go see." Lita and Amy head over towards the fight where Jason has gotten to his feet. He turns around and throws the punch bowl at Seiya, who is now dripping wet. "This shirt cost me 30 dollars you jerk!" "Oh I'm sorry. I'll get you a new one. Lita and Amy arrive over at the fight and watch. Amy taps Brad on the shoulder to find out what's going on. "Hey Brad, what's going on?" "Seiya here was kissing Serena and Jason snapped." "Oh, I feel sorry for Seiya, he doesn't know what he's got himself into." "I know. He still has to go through me sometime." "He may not be able to." Seiya, who is now very upset, charges at Jason. Jason jumps out of the way and Brad "accidently" trips Seiya. he lands on his face and Serena starts laughing. "That's so funny, hahaha!" "Ugh, shut up you bitch!" Jason comes over and picks Seiya up off of the floor by the shirt. He throws him into a wall. While holding him still, Jason continuously punches Seiya in the face. Seiya's pretty banged up and brad can tell something's going to happen, along with Serena. "Nobody, and i mean NOBODY, calls my girlfriend a bitch!" "Jason! Put it down. You want to take your anger out on something you take me on back at the house." "Please Jason don't." Jason slowly puts his fist down and sighes. He throws Seiya to the floor and collapses to his knees.Sereena runs over to him and gives him a hug. She starts crying and Jason holds her tight. "Oh Jason, I- I'm so happy." "I'm sorry Serena, I'm sorry." Brad, Amy and Lita are all smiling at them. Brad walks toward Them and offers his hand to Jason. He helps him up and the two of them start talking. "Thanks Brad, for stopping me. I don't know what would've happened if I didn't." "Don't worry. Now go wash up man. You look like hell." Serena goes with Jason to wash up and the dance, which had stopped, resumed. Afew minutes later Jason and Serena come back in and the two of them start dancing. The two of them stare into and Serena gets lost in Jason's eyes. "You know, I heard about what you said, about not loving you anymore." "Oh I'm sorry it's just that-" "Why did you think that anyway?" "It's just-" Jason bends down and kisses Serena before she could finish. She kisses him back with all her passion she has. they part and Jason smiles at her and says something. "I love you Serenaand I could never stop loving you. Don't ever forget that, and I hope that what happened here tonight helps to prove that." "It does and I love you too Jason." The two of them kiss again while Lita and Raye are watching. Jason pulls her closer to him and runs his fingers through her hair. "I guess that little incident convinced her. "I guess so Lita. They've breathed a total of 15 seconds since then." "Well, they've topped my record with Pat." "You gotta be kidding, you guys keep time?" The night ends and all of them head to the guys' house. They all sit down in the living room and Pat and Lita come out of the kitchen with some food. "Okay everyone, we got cheese, crackers, cookies, muffins and cheese dip." "Thanks Lita." Everyone sits there enjoying themselves and laughing with and at each other. They play all sorts of games and watch different movies. They play Truth or Dare, Pictionary, Scategories and Monopoly. "Alright, what movie do you guys want to see?" "Anything Shawn, you pick it. It has to be anime though." "Okay Serena lets see, El Hazard movie 1 or a Ranma oav?" "Ranma." "Okay. Shawn sits back down and they try to decide on a game to play. They make up their minds to play Truth or Dare, which they end up playing for the majority of the night. "Who's turn is it?" "My Serena. Okay Amy, ask away." "Truth or Dare Mina?" "Truth." "Have you ever wanted to ask Andrew out on a date?" Mina doesn't say anything at first. Everyone sits anxiously waiting for her respose. "Well Mina?" "Yes Amy, when we first met." "You see, I told you Raye was the only one Lita." "I guess you were right Serena." David is taken by surprise by the response but isn't really surprised. Mina then asks Amy a question. "Amy, truth or dare?" "Um what the deck, dare." "Let me think of something you wouldn't do..." (Why do I get the feeling I'm going to be doing something with her) "You have to kiss Brad for two minutes, straight. serena, you have the time." (I knew it.) After the two minutes had passed, it's Brad's turn to ask a question. He sits there and tries to think of someone to pick on. "Okay Shawn, truth or dare?" "I'm a gambling man, dare." "You have to act like Melvin for 10 minutes." "I'll get you for this." "Oh, and here's your glasses." Everyone starts laughing at Shawn's impersonation of Melvin. They all continue playing games until 4:00 in the morning, when they finally fall asleep.