Author's notes: The
two songs I use in this chapter are The Shy One by B*Witched and Breakdown
by Mariah Carey. There are two songs in this one cause they fit so
well with the storyline. Hope you enjoy them! Oh and I DO NOT
own those two songs, I'm just using them. Also there isn't any fighting
in this chapter or the chapter would be too long.
Chapter 7 :
Serena's Reaction
Darien walks towards Serena. Serena sees this and stands beside
Terra. Terra stops Darien a few feet away.
"Don't come any closer. Don't you think you've hurt her
enough?" asks Terra.
Darien stops but he dosen't answer Terra.
"Serena listen I'm sorry. Please come back. Things
will be different this time." says Darien
"I don't know." says Serena as she looks at the ground.
"Give her time to decide." says Eleanor.
"Now what do we do that we're stuck in Tyoko for the time being?"
asks Cadance.
"Well I called the airport and they can't get us a flight till
Wednesday. I've called the schools and let them know we
won't be in school." says Kendra as she puts away her cell phone.
"Alright. Hey wait a minute why don't we do a concert while
we're here" says Cadance.
"Where would we get our instruments?" asks Eleanor.
"My grandfather owns a music store downtown." says Cadance.
"Cool. Serena, your friends over there can come too along
with Darien and Rini." says Terra.
"We'd loved to come." says Mina.
"Well I could use a break from studying so I guess I'll come
too." says Ami.
"I have nothing to do so I'll come ." says Lita, who dosen't
seem to thrilled.
"Well if everyone else is going. I'll come along." Raye
says reluctantly.
"Darien will you take me?" asks Rini.
"Sure if you want to go I'll take you." replies Darien.
"Come on guys we have to do some shopping for outfits for the
concert. Then we have to put up some posters. I'm sure
my grandfather will glady help us with all this. And..." continues
Cadance.
"Is she always like this, Terra?" asks Mina.
"Most of the time she is." replies Terra.
After Serena and the four girls say good-bye, they head downtown
to Cadance's grandfather's music shop. Her
grandfather's name is Hiro Teresso. He greets them happily.
Cadance tells him about them being in Tyoko till Wednesday and
how they need a place to stay. She also tells him about the concert
they want to put on while they are here. Mr. Teresso tells
them they can stay with him and Mrs. Teresso. The girls pick out the
music stuff they need and then head off to do some clothes
shopping. Eleanor picks out a silver mini skirt with a metallic
purple tank top. Terra picks out a lime green t-shirt and black shorts.
Kendra picks out a sky blue mini skirt and a green-blue tube top.
Cadance and Serena are doing more talking than they are looking.
Finally Cadance picks out a bright red sleeve-less dress that goes
to her knees and Serena picks out a yellow dress like Cadance's.
After he girls finish there shopping, Serena tells them she meet
up with them later because there is something she needs
to do. Serena heads to a payphone and dials her parents number.
Mrs, Tuskino answers the phone.
"Hello?" asks Mrs. Tuskino.
"Hi mom." says Serena.
"Oh my god! Serena! Where are you? Are you
alright?"
"I'm fine mom. I've been staying with some people I met.
They've been taking care of me. They're really nice."
"Why did you take off like that without telling us? We've
been so worried about you. Come home Serena."
"I can't just yet mom. I'll come home when I finish sorting
everything out. I'm sorry mom. Please don't worry about
me and tell dad and Sammy that I miss them too. Bye Mom."
"Goodbye Serena. Please be careful."
"I will. I promise to come home sometime." says Serena
as she hangs up.
Serena wipes her cheeks. She had started crying during
her conversation with her mother. Cadance had been waiting
nearby all this time without Serena noticing her. When Serena
comes out of the phone both, Cadance walks over to her.
"Is everything okay, Serena?" asks Cadance.
"Yeah. I was just calling my mom to let her know I'm alright."
says Serena.
"Come on let's go back to the others."
"Okay."
At Raye's Temple....
"Why don't you guys like them? They are nice girls." says
Ami.
"I have to agree with Ami." says Mina.
"I don't know." replies Raye.
"I don't trust them. They let us die in the Silver Millenium."
says Lita.
"Yea and we made them look bad and called them outcasts after
beating them in a stupid competion." shouts Mina.
Raye and Lita look at Mina surprised. They never knew Mina
could be so serious.
"Terra helped me out on our challenge. The floor had fallen
out below me and if she hadn't helped my I could have
gotten hurt. I owe Terra for that one. Didn't you notice
who rescued us from Rubius? We'd still be trapped if Rini and Sailor
Wind. Don't you see. Things have changed since the Silver
Millenium. No one here is totally the same as they were then.
The
elemental scouts have been there to protect Serena when we couldn't.
We shouldn't be fighting against them. We should be
working with them. Do you guys even remember why we were fighting
with them in the Silver Millenium?" asks Mina.
"No." says Raye.
Lita just shakes her head no.
"See what I mean. There is no reason to be fighting with
them now. So if Serena chooses to stay with them that is her
desicion. And if that is what she chooses then I will take command
of the inner scouts like I did back then." says Mina.
"Boy, Mina, I never thought you could be so serious." says
Artimes.
"Thank you Artimes." replies Mina.
"Well I've got to go. I have some studying to do before
Tuesday's concert. See you all later." says Ami as she heads
home.
"I have to go too. Come on Artimes." says Mina as she walks
out.
Tuesday....
The girls are setting up for their concert. They had sold
most of the tickets. The inner scouts, Darien, and Rini were
already there. Terra pulls Serena aside to talk to her.
"Do you remember the lyrics?" asks Terra.
"Yea. Are you sure this is going to work out?" asks
Serena.
"I hope so."
"I really want to be with Darien but he needs to see how much
he has hurt me."
"Well that's the whole point of this concert. I've perpared
two songs. The one you'll sing with me. The other one just
fits for you and Darien right now."
"Okay. Thanks so much Terra. You guys have done so much
for me."
"Hey. It's no big deal. We'll do anything for our
friends. It's time. Go introduce us."
"Okay." says Serena as she races on stage."
On Stage.....
"Hey everyone. I hope you're ready for today's concert.
Welcome to today's benfit concert preformed by one of
California's awsome groups. I'm Moonie and I'd like you all to
welcome the Elemental Girls. They are Firey, Earthy, Windy, and
Watery." says Serena.
The girls come on stage. They wave to the crowd.
Cadance, Kendra, and Eleanor take their places.
"Hello people of Tyoko. We're the Elemental Girls.
Today we have some special songs we want to preform. The first
on is called Breakdown. Moonie and I will be singing together."
says Terra.
The girls start to play the music and Terra and Serena get ready
to sing.
You called yesterday to basically say
That you care for me but that you're just not in love
Immediately I pretended to be feeling similarly
And led you to believe I was O.K.
To just walk away from the one thing
That's unyielding and sacred to me
Well I guess I'm trying to be nonchalant about it
And I'm going to extremes to prove I'm fine without you
But in reality I'm slowly losing my mind
Underneath the guise of a smile gradually I'm dying inside
Friends ask me how I feel and I lie convincingly
'Cause I don't want to reveal the fact that I'm suffering
So I wear my disguse 'till I go home at night
And turn down the lights and then I break down and cry
So what do you do when somebody you're devoted to
Suddenly just stops loving you and it seems they haven't got a clue
Of the pain that rejection is putting you through
Do you cling to your pride and sing "I will survive"
Do you lash out and say "How dare you leave this way"
Do you hold on in vain as they just slip away
Well I guess I'm trying to be nonchalant about it
And I'm going to extremes to prove I'm fine without you
But in reality I'm slowly losing my mind
Underneath the guise of a smile gradually I'm dying inside
Friends ask me how I feel and I lie convincingly
'Cause I don't want to reveal the fact that I'm suffering
So I wear my disguse 'till I go home at night
And turn down the lights and then I break down and cry
Well I guess I'm trying to be nonchalant about it
And I'm going to extremes to prove I'm fine without you
But in reality I'm slowly losing my mind
Underneath the guise of a smile gradually I'm dying inside
Friends ask me how I feel and I lie convincingly
'Cause I don't want to reveal the fact that I'm suffering
So I wear my disguse 'till I go home at night
And turn down the lights and then I break down and cry
After the song Serena waves and goes off the stage. Then Terra
tells the crowd that the next song is deicated to Moonie cause of
the way her boyfriend was treating her. The inner scouts look
at Darien. Darien looks sad. Terra then says the next song
is called
The Shy One.
What's a girl supposed to do
With a fool like you
Don't go trying your key in the door
'Cause it won't turn for you
Get up on the ceiling
You don't know what I'm feeling
Act your age and not you're shoe size
Get your wheels in motion and dump that crazy notion
Get your toys, get out of my way
Baby it's a lie now
And you will find out
I'm the shy one
Whoa yeah ( what you gonna do )
What's the situation
It's just temptation
You're with the shy one
Ha! ha!
Let me reveal one secret to you
This loin's in her cage
Treat her well and treat her good
Or she'll devour you
Get up on the ceiling
You don't know what I'm feeling
Act your age and not you're shoe size
Get your wheels in motion and dump that crazy notion
Get your toys, get out of my way
Baby it's a lie now
And you will find out
I'm the shy one
Whoa yeah ( Whats going on )
What's the situation
It's just temptation
You're with the shy one
( Come on )
Tell me, oh, oh what you want me maybe to say oh, oh
I can't make sense of what's strolling by
It's oh so clear oh, oh! ( yeah )
Baby it's a lie now
And you will find out
I'm the shy one
Whoa yeah ( What you gonna do )
What's the situation
It's just temptation
You're with the shy one
( Yeah )
Maybe I ain't so shy!
You're with the shy one
Shy!
After the concert the inner scouts are waiting for Serena and the others.
Darien had left because he had to take Rini to get some
ice cream. Serena comes running out with Cadance and they are
being chased by Eleanor. In Serena's hand is Eleanor's new
book she had just bought. Cadance and Serena are giggling as
Eleanor chases them. Serena sees Mina and the others. She tosses
the book to Eleanor and runs over to them.
"Hey guys!" says an out of breath Serena.
"Hey Serena." says Mina.
"How'd you guys like the concert?" asks Cadance.
"It was great." says Mina.
"Not bad." says Ami.
"It was okay, I guess." says Raye
Lita dosen't say anything. Eleanor comes over to join them.
Soon they are joined by Terra and Kendra. The girls get to
talking but Raye and Lita don't say much. Luna and Artimes come
up to the girls. Serena picks up Luna and Mina picks up
Artimes. Darien and Rini get back.
Somewhere nearby.....
"Foolish girls. You've let your gaurd down. Now to
put my plan into action. After I defeat them Prince Diamond will
see just how perfect I am to rule by his side." laughs Emerald.
"Good luck with that one. You know that Prince Diamond
is in love with Neo Queen Serenity." says a voice from the
shadows.
"What do you know, Sapphire." says Emerald as she scowls at him.
"I'm just reminding you who cares more about you. Haven't
you realized it yet?"
"You are a real laugh. I really must be going. I
have a pink brat to get and crystal points to capture." laughs Emerald
as
she disappears.
"Why dosen't she see? She'll lose just like Rubius did.
I know it." says Sapphire before he disappears too.
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