Bye, Bye Love
Written by Chibikan
Summary: A dream Serena has while under Hypnotica’s spell makes her really think about her relationship with Darien. And when he spurns her after the spell is broken, that’s the last straw. Yes this another Serena/Someone other than Darien or Seiya story, but Reenie will still be there. This is what I would have done if I had been Serena. Inspired by “Bye, Bye Love” by Jo Dee Messina.
Prologue:
Serena was well aware of her predicament as she hung in deep void. She figured it was probably what was known as the dream world or maybe it was what people normally saw just before they died. After more thought, she decided yes, it must be the second option. This must be what dying like. She could feel her energy being drained away from her. Surprisingly, she found she didn’t necessarily mind. After all, if Darien no longer felt love for her, then she need not live. There could be no life without her beloved Darien.
“Are you sure about that?” came a mysteriously gentle voice. “Are you really ready to just let go of everything because of what this Darien has done to you.”
Serena looked around her. “Who’s there?”
“It doesn’t matter who I am. What does matter is that you are willing to give up your very life for a man who has clearly done you wrong.”
“No,” Serena protested. “He didn’t do me wrong. Obviously I’m just not good enough. I wasn’t strong enough to stop myself from falling asleep. I wasn’t strong enough to save Reenie. I’m a whiny, spoiled, stupid brat. It’s my own fault. He left me because I’m not good enough.”
“Tsk, tsk, tsk. You poor child. It is HE who isn’t good enough for you. You have such a big heart, kind and loving. You’ve given of yourself at every turn. You allowed that rabbit to share your bed. You gave friendship to three lonely girls who later turned out to be your greatest friends. You’ve done so much for him and them. You nearly DIED to save him, followed him into death one thousand years ago. You faced your greatest fears for him and yet he doesn’t appreciate you. He dumped you without even giving you a reason. It is HE who doesn’t deserve YOU!”
Serena let the words of this mysterious entity soak into her, tears pouring in torrents down her cheek. The entity was right. And what hurt most was she had not once heard any of these truths from her friends. They had all insinuated that it was her own fault he had left her.
Just as she was about to answer the entity, a warmth filled her body. She heard voices, the voices of her friends. And felt a pressure against her lips. Darien! She realized. “He…he does love me…” she said to the mysterious entity, feeling happiness in her heart for the first time in a long time.
“Child, before you take him back, remember what I have told you. You don’t need someone who uses you like a yo-yo. You need someone who will treat you right, and if you will follow my advice, you will soon meet that someone.”
Serena allowed these words to hit her just she felt the spell wear off. She opened her eyes to see her precious prince looking into her eyes with worry and love in his own.
“Tuxedo Mask…”
She barely registered anything that happened after. All that mattered was that Darien loved her again. She had him back. And when that awful droid was dusted she turned all of her attention.
She expected him to hug her to him, kiss her again. But instead he stood there awkwardly, “Sailor Moon…I’m glad you’re alright again…you did very well.”
Sailor Moon took a tentative step forward, “Darien, I just knew, knew that you still loved me.”
Tuxedo Mask shuffled his feet, “But…Serena…I don’t love you.”
Sailor Moon’s heart skipped a beat. “But how can I believe that when you saved me again?”
“That’s another story, it’s my job to protect you.” Tuxedo Mask pulled out a beautiful red rose. “Our love is like a rose. Beautiful when it’s in bloom but it won’t last forever.” As he said that he crushed the rose, allowing the petals to scatter in the wind.
Serena found herself remembering what the entity in her dream had said.
“You don’t need someone who uses you like a yo-yo.”
Serena realized just how right the voice had been, “Sailor Mercury, please cover Reenie’s ears. I’m about to say something she shouldn’t hear. Tuxedo Mask on the other hand.” she glared at the masked man in front of her as Mercury obediently covered the little girl’s ears.
Tuxedo Mask suddenly found himself wishing he had just left as he’d intended. He didn’t like the sudden coldness lacing his princess’ eyes. “Ummm.”
“I’m about to say something I never thought I would ever have to say, Tuxedo Mask, but it needs said. Screw you!” she all but shouted. “Screw you! Fine, you say you don’t love me anymore, that suits me just fine! I am so DONE with you! I don’t need someone who uses me like a yo-yo! I need and I deserve someone who will treat me right. Unfortunately, he does not appear to be you. So goodbye and good riddance!” Finally done she turned and stomped off, feeling so much better than she had earlier that day. The voice was right. She didn’t need Darien.
AN: Yes, Serena finally told him off. And yes, it was necessary. She was a fool to wait for him. Argue true love, I say it was foolishness because obviously he wasn’t a man who respected her as a woman and a person and future wife. He saw her as a child who could not protect herself. He could have at least tried to tell her about the dreams but he didn’t. Instead he did everything he could to drive her away. He mistreated her and no guy is worth putting up with that for. No guy is worth crying over and the one who is won’t make you cry.
