Title: Someone's Watching Over Me

Authors: Reesepbc *KouUsagi* and Umi Kane

E-mails: reesepbc@gmail.com / ecchimichiru@yahoo.com

Rating: PG-13

Disclaimer : Reese and Umi do not own Sailor Moon.

Ch 10

Andrew moved in to sit in front of his little sister. He smiled as he looked upon her. How cruel was fate that they would take him from her so early? He noticed how even now with her here in front of him how the accident was taking its toll on her. Her normally sparkling blue eyes were starting to dull slightly. This Andrew knew was from the onslaught of death knocking at ones door. Sighing softly Andrew took her tiny hand in his own. He gently stroked it as he brought his dark blue eyes up to meet her own.

"Serena you might recall some of these things I am about to tell you. The other part is from what I observed myself." Andrew took a deep breath then continued. "Back in February I was involved in a traffic accident. Due to the injuries I suffered I didn’t make it. I died in the hospital with you sitting beside me. I remember how distraught you and mom were. I felt horrible seeing father cry the way he was. I was already outside of my body by the time the doctor pulled the plug. I was lost Serena. I wasn’t ready to move on. I felt that I had unfinished business. I know now what that business was. It was to help guide you. Mom and dad can’t lose another child Serena, and you can’t lose Darien. So please listen to the story that I am about to tell you. From here on out every decision you make will have a profound effect on whether you live or die."

Serena stared at Andrew with a solemn look in her eyes. She knew in her heart that he was telling the truth. Something told Serena that from here on out she would never be returning to her apartment she once shared with her friend. She also knew that unless something drastic happened she may never see her loved ones again. "I will listen to whatever it is you have to tell me."

Andrew began speaking softly, and as he did images came rushing into Serena’s mind.

*Flashback*

Serena sat in the front seat laughing as they all recalled the events of the evening. The wedding was a blast. Kimi’s dress was beautiful, and Seiya looked wonderful in his tuxedo.

Darien smiled happily, as he drove along the winding road. The rain that had started to fall made the drive seem much longer than it really was. Michiru and Haruka sat in the backseat close to one another talking about the evening.

"I can’t wait until we get married." Serena said as a sly smile spread across her face.

Darien chuckled lightly, shaking his head. "You are a minx aren’t you?"

Serena laughed out again as she glanced back to give Michiru an endearing smile. Placing her left hand upon the seat, she stared off out the driver side window. "One of these days we will have everything we have ever wanted. I just wish Andrew was here to see this all. I know he would’ve been happy for Seiya and Kimi."

Michiru reached out and took Serena’s hand gently, "I’m sure that Andrew is watching over you Serena. He wants you to be happy. I am sure he wants us all to be happy. So just keep smiling the smile only you have."

Serena nodded her head once more as she turned in the seat to face out the windshield. Time seem to slow to a crawl as they neared a narrow curve. Serena glanced out the passenger side window at the rain streaming down. Off in the distance she could swear she saw a dark figure standing in the field. Leaning closer to the window Serena tried to get a better look at the man when she heard Michiru scream out behind her, and felt the jerk of the car. Serena’s focus was whipped back to what was going on when she realized they were sideways in the road and a huge truck came barreling towards them. Then in that instant, it seemed as if the whole car was engulfed in the brightness of the headlights. Serena could hear all the screams and she felt Darien grab her hand tightly. She could barely make out a jerking force that sent the car sliding along the road. Serena looked up long enough to see Darien slump over. She wanted to scream but lost her voice. In a blink of an eye, everything went black.

Red and white lights lit up the countryside as Mina, Michael and the others approached. Mina was the first to recognize what was left of the car. She screamed out as Michael came to a stop on the side of the road. The suburban barely had time to come to a stop before Mina and the other girls were already scrambling out. She ran as fast as she could with Rei and the others on her heels. She had the worst feeling in her stomach as she came upon the wreckage. A police officer that was standing near the back of the car stopped her as she approached.

"Ma’am I’m sorry, but I have to ask you to stand back."

Mina shook her head as she ran up to the cop. "What happened here? Where are my friends? I want to see them. ANSWER ME DAMMIT!"

The cop stared at Mina with fear on his face. For someone of her statue he was amazed she was so forceful. He glanced at the other girls and backed up slightly, and then he noticed the men join them. ‘I knew I should’ve called in tonight.’ He thought to himself.

Michael approached the cop extending his hand in a friendly gesture. "Please excuse my girlfriend here, but this is our friend’s car. We are just curious to find out what happened. Could you help us please?"

The cop nodded, "I’m sorry, I’m just here to keep traffic at bay. You can find your friends over at the ambulance."

Michael and the others thanked the officer, as they made their way quickly to the ambulance.

Mina and Rei all but ran when they saw Haruka sitting on a rock off to the side of the road with a blanket wrapped around her, and a bandage wrapped neatly around her head.

They ran up to her and were about to start with their questions as Michael stopped them both. "Let me talk to her ok?" They nodded and backed up slightly to give him some space.

"Haruka, what happened are you ok? Where are the others?" Michael asked as he kneeled down face to face with the worried looking blond.

Haruka glanced up slightly before placing her face in her hands. "They’re gone; they were already taken to St. Hope Memorial. All three of them. They.." She took a few deep breaths. "I tried, I tried to help them. They might die." She all but screamed as her hands fell from her face before throwing herself defeatedly into Michael’s arms.

The others stood back with horror stricken faces not knowing what to say. Mina fell to her knees crying softly, as Rei kneeled down wrapping her arms around her friend.

Amy and Lita stood there not knowing what to say or do as tears streamed down their faces. Jared kneeled down enclosing Rei and Mina in a tight hug, as Zack and Nathan flanked Lita and Amy.

The rain began to fall once more, as Haruka continued to cry into her friends embrace.

The ride to the hospital seemed a long one, as everyone rode in silence. There really was not much anyone could say. Shock had set in. Mina had opted to ride with Haruka in the ambulance, and Michael followed with the others.

Upon arrival at the hospital, the ER nurse was greeted with an entourage of questions from the group of people who had just entered. She quickly directed them to the ICQ nurses station.

Mina and Michael led the way with Haruka as the others followed suit. They entered the elevator and took the long ride up to the 3^rd floor. When the doors opened, they walked out and headed straight for the nurses station.

"Hello my name is Michael, and we are looking for three of our friends that were brought in here earlier this evening."

The nurse looked up at him with a sad smile upon her face, "You must be speaking about the car crash victims. I will inform their doctor if you could please wait in the waiting room. I will see to it she joins you shortly."

Michael thanked her for her help, and turned to head down to the waiting room with everyone else.

They sat there for what seemed an eternity, but in reality was only about 20 minutes before a tall dark haired women walked into the room wearing green scrubs adorned with a white lab coat and stethoscope hanging from her neck.

"Michael I presume?" As she walked up to the young man sitting next to a disheveled young women with a bandage on her head. ‘This isn’t going to be easy.’ She thought to herself as he nodded his head.

"My name is Setsuna, and I am the attending physician for your friends."

Haruka glanced up at her with a small smile on her lips. "Setsuna Jacobs?"

Setsuna narrowed her eyes slightly as if trying to remember something before laughing softly. "Haruka Thompson, It’s been awhile hasn’t it?"

Haruka nodded slightly. "Yes it has. My mom asks me every once in a while if I have seen you."

Setsuna laughed at that. "Well you know how moms are. Mine does the same thing. She seems to think you and I would’ve run off to Japan right after high school to meet some nice young men. Since they ran off to America to do just that themselves. If only now it would be men for me and women for you eh?"

Haruka and Setsuna both laughed again at that before returning to the situation at hand.

Setsuna took a seat across from the group. "I’m afraid what I have to tell you isn’t very good news. Your friends Michiru and Serena seem to be fine, except they are both in a coma. All their vitals are normal, and there does not seem to be any real reason why. I am sure it is due to the fact of the trauma of the wreck, and the minor injuries they have sustained. However, the young man Darien. He is not so lucky. He has suffered some serious head trauma. We do not know how extensive his injuries are, but at this point, it is not looking good. He is a coma just as the girls, but his vitals are up and down. Right now, this is a hit and miss. I wish I could give you more but at this time, we do not know. All we can do is monitor him and watch his vitals."

Michael took a deep breath before standing up. He started pacing back and forth with worry evident in each step.

"Is it possible for us to see them?" He asked never breaking step.

Setsuna stood up and placed a gentle hand upon his shoulder. "Being that this is the ICU I can only allow one visitor at a time, but you are more than welcome to go in there in turns. I will inform the nurse’s station and you can just give her your names when you go out there so we have it on file as to who can visit."

Setsuna focused her attention on the others. "I have to get back, but I will keep you informed should anything happen."

Everyone thanked her before she left the room. "Well who goes first?" Michael asked the group once they were alone.

Everyone was sure that Haruka would go to Michiru first, but she surprised everyone. "I want to go see Darien first."

Mina raised her brow, and the others looked at her confusion etched on their faces.

Haruka shrugged slightly as she spoke, her voice softer then normal. "He’s been like a brother to me. I have known him for so long that for me to not go see him would be a betrayal to him. You see, his mother died when Darien was very young. At the time, Darien lived next door to my family. We were all really close, and when his father had a breakdown over the loss of his wife Darien and his sister came and stayed with us for the summer. It was a hard time for Darien, but he never let on about it. I was the only one he would ever confide in. Hell, he was the first to know when I came out about my sexuality, and he helped me tell my parents. That was something I would have never been able to do if not for him. So right now, he needs me since Serena cannot be here for him. Please understand."

Rei smiled warmly as she hugged Haruka tightly. " Go see him. I’ll go see Michiru." She turned her attention towards the others. "We will go in shifts. Haruka goes first to Darien, I will go to Michiru, and Mina you had better go see Serena so that way I know you will be ok. We can meet back here in twenty minutes and switch shifts."

Everyone agreed to the arrangement. The first wave left to see their three friends, as the others took a seat and waited.

*End of Flashback*

Andrew gently let Serena’s hand fall from his as he studied her face. She seem to show no emotion. What was going through her mind he wondered?

"Andrew, I can live if I wake up correct?" Serena asked in a whisper.

"Yes, Serena you will live if you wake up." He replied.

"What about Darien? What will happen to him?" Serena looked up with tears streaming down her face. She finally remembered everything now. She loved Darien very much. They were talking about marriage, and having a family, and now those dreams looked to have come to an abrupt end. "I don’t want to wake up if he won’t be there with me. I lost you Andrew I can’t lose him to." Her eyes were pleading with his for help.

"Serena, you and Darien are soul mates. You know that just as I do. You need him as much as he needs you right now." Andrew stood up pulling her with him. He gently pulled her to the edge of the cliff. "Out there somewhere Serena, Darien is living in his own world, untouched by you. Someone or something wants it that way. I believe it is death. "

Serena stared out over the waters drawing strength from it’s waves. She didn’t know really what to say, but that never stopped her before. "Death has come to see me."

Andrew nodded. "I know the first time your friends were there to protect you from going to him. The second time Michiru woke up and saw him. She ended waking up in the living world. She could have stayed, but chose to go back to your world to be with you. She loves you Serena. She did not want to leave you."

Serena stiffened at the mention of her friend’s name. "Oh my goodness Andrew I almost forgot. Michiru is missing."

Andrew shook his head in reaction. "No Serena. Michiru went back to the real world. She woke up. She and the others are unable to come back here now. Therefore, it is up to you. You are the only one who can save Darien and yourself. Remember once before I told you to find him. Well you found him in your memories, but you have to find him now. Go to him. Make him remember Serena. Force him to wake up. You are his only hope.

Serena gasped as she felt a cold chill run through her body. "Andrew, I feel so cold."

Serena turned around to see her brother frowning down at her.

"Ever hear of the term, That death is knocking at the door?" Andrew asked coolly.

Serena nodded slightly, "Yes."

Andrew glanced slightly to the left as the dark clouds began to roll in. "Whatever you do Serena don’t answer that door, and pray to god Darien does the same."

With that Andrew turned to face the fast brewing storm that was approaching. "Serena whatever you do don’t give up on him. Even if he wants nothing to do with you fight for him. Remember how he fought for you. You must fight for him."

Serena heard Andrew but was confused. Her hair was now whipping all around her face, and she was starting to feel pelts of rain fall onto her skin. The thunder was loud as it boomed all around her. She could feel the tiny hairs on her arms stand on end as the electricity flowed through the air. "What do I do if he doesn’t remember me Andrew?"

Andrew turned to face his sister now with darkness upon his face. "You make him remember. No matter what comes at you. Nothing short of death should keep you from him. So tell me this Serena are you willing to fight death to keep the man you love?"

Serena found herself quickly hold her head up to face the onslaught of the storm as she stared back at her brother with a hard look in her eyes. "For Darien I would walk through hell."

Andrew smiled softly at his sister. "That is what I wanted to hear. I love you Serena. Never forget that."

Serena smiled in return. "Who could forget that? I love you to Drew. I’ll never forget you."

Andrew reached out his hand to Serena. "I’m counting on you kiddo. Are you ready to go?"

Serena smiled happily, as she reached for her brothers hand. Once their hands had joined a bolt of lightening came crashing down upon them both. In an instant, Serena and Andrew were gone, and all that remained was a burned spot on the grass.