A New Start

Chapter 10

Melody examined how the kitchen and dining room was smaller than the living room. As she approached Serena, who had made herself at home. She surveyed the white walls and little amount of decorating. The kitchen had the usual appliances such as a stove, microwave, and a fridge. The dining room had a small wooden table with two chairs facing one another underneath the long green cloth-material tablecloth. Melody proceeded to the living room. It had a couch, a love seat, and a big entertainment center with a huge TV.

Serena sighed, which brought Melody back to earth. She witnessed that Serena was in deep deliberation. In doing so, Melody cleared her throat.

"Sorry, I spaced out like that. I guess it's me settling down from the fight."

"That's okay. What were you wanting to talk to me about?" Melody probed.

"Well...Um...Let's, see?" Serena imparted, with one finger up to her lips as she began to think. "How about-"

Serena was interrupted by Darien who also cleared his throat and verbalized.

"Girls, I'm sorry, but I have to go to the hospital. Dennis called in, because one of his family members was hurt and needed to leave. They can't find anyone else, and they are swapped.

"Are you sure you will be alright? You didn't sleep any?" Serena beseeched, worried.

"I'll be fine, Serena. Don't worry! It's just a few hours," Darien stated.

Next, he bent down and kissed her lips, followed by a goodbye. She returned the kiss and uttered a "Goodbye."

"Melody, you're welcome to stay if you want to?!" Darien mentioned.

"That's okay, Darien. I understand. Thank you for the invite, but I too will have to leave." Melody acknowledged.

Darien nodded and went out the door.

"So, Serena, I see Darien and you are leaving together?" Melody pointed out, as she peeked at Serena's things in the apartment.

"Well, kinda. It's a long story!" Serena noted.

"Oh, I got time." Melody remarked, excitedly.

"But- I thought you-" Serena declared, bewildered. At that point, she saw Melody was motioning her to go on.

"Well, it's like this...Darien is my-and the girl's tutor. And sometimes after we battled a monster, I would stay here. Mom and Dad don't know about it, or me being Sailor Moon. I think for right now it's better that way." Serena expressed honestly.

"I agree, but you know sooner, or later you have to tell them that you guys are the future King and Queen!" Melody ordained.

"Yeah, I know. I'm slowly working on that. So, let me get this straight. You're Darien's younger sister and a princess?!" Serena replied, as she verified.

"Yes, I am his sister, but not a princess. I refuse that title." Melody undisputed and changed the subject. "How did Darien and you meet in this lifetime?"

"Oh! Let's just say when we first met, he was a jerk, and I was an immature girl. I'm glad it's not like that now. Darien is more protective than ever! I love him so much and I know in my heart he loves me too!" Serena responded, cheerfully.

"WOW! That's good! I am so happy for you guys! I'm surprised, because Darien really hasn't changed since that many years ago." Melody observed.

"Why didn't his memories of you return when the rest did?" Serena requested, curiously.

"I really don't know. Unless, where he was searching for the moon princess-well you. That the rest was lost to him and you," Melody suggested.

"Must have. Yeah. I suppose." Serena shrugged and pressed. "So, we hung out? When the Moon Kingdom was thriving?"