RIVALS - Chapter 14
December 1, 2000
By: Umali
umalfic@hotmail.com

PLEASE READ AUTHORS NOTES!


After weeks passed since her birthday party, Serena was now coming back 
from a lengthy business trip.  Being housed at different hotels she 
wasn't too comfortable.  She missed being home and as well as her 
friends. Its been weeks since Serena had seen her friends and thought 
that even seeing Darien was better than being gone for so long, 
blushing quietly at the thought.  She had not seen him even at her 
party and kinda missed his pig headed comments.  

Serena had been working day and night to satisfy her business side as 
well as her charitable side. Now she was going back to meet with a very 
important client, a prince at that.  Mina had called her on her last 
day of traveling to inform her that Prince Thomas was on his way to 
meet her and that their was no other day to meet.  Instructing Mina 
what she had needed, the meeting was to be held at the restaurant at 
12:30 where they are to be enlightened by Lita's cooking.  Serena 
arrived at the restaurant at 12:00.  She stood out of her car and 
stretched her stiffening muscles from the 5-hour drive.

"Hey guys, its really busy here today, go upstairs and your server will 
be with you" said Andrew to the Chiba group.
"thanks Drew" said Mike.
"What's going on here" asked Rei
"Why are there so many reporters?" said Nathan
The group walked upstairs to the quiet loft.  Previously before the 
remodeling it was an office but was converted to a private area.  
Mainly for Andrew and Lita's friends or celebrations like Serena's 
birthday.  It was large with tables, couches and a television hanging 
from the ceiling, it was more relax and comfortable than dinning 
downstairs. On the other side held a conference room that was enclosed 
by glass doors.  This was definitely built to suit lunch conferences.
The others walked around to find food already laid out.  A buffet table 
was decorated nicely with floral arrangements. 
"Wow was this set up for us?" asked Mike eyeing the food.
"I don't know but who else comes up here besides us" stated Darien.  
They all took their time in serving themselves and quietly seated 
themselves.  Darien and Mike took out on some chairs as Rei, Nathan and 
Zen sat on the couch.  Just then footsteps were heard and up came Mina, 
Ami, Jayson and Molly.
"Hey guys" said Molly coming over to hug Nathan.  As Ami went to greet 
Zen.  The four have developed quite a relationship during the past few 
weeks.
"So where you guys thrown up here by the owners too?" asked Mike
"No" said Mina
"actually we have a meeting up here" said Jayson
"Oh, I guess this food was for you guys," said Mike quite embarrassed.
"I'm sure it would be okay, there's plenty of food for everyone," said 
Mina. She turned to Jayson and the others to get themselves ready.
"Molly and Ami place the documents in the conference rooms while Jayson 
you go down stairs and wait for their arrival" As the others oblige to 
their duties.  The other five ate and wondered why the mood was so 
uptight.
"Mina is everything okay?" asked Mike curiously at his girlfriend.
"Yeah I'm fine, just a little stressed that's all" she said as he stood 
up and kissed her softly on the cheek.
"Why are you stressing?" asked Darien "who are you meeting up here"
"Oh yeah that's another thing.. We're here to meet with his highness 
Prince Arthur Thomas," said Mina.  Darien's eyes bugged to what he had 
heard, royalty wanting to invest in Tsukino Financial.
"They're here" said Jayson anxiously.  Mina composed herself as the 
others all around.  Even Darien and the Chiba group stood up to greet 
the Prince.  Up the stairs there came a long entourage of bodyguards 
and other men with brief cases.  Then came the royal himself, standing 
no more than 5'9 he was seemingly handsome.  He was framely small and 
brown eyes matched his medium features.
"Good Afternoon you Highness" stated Mina walking causally towards the 
prince. "My name is Mina Aino executive assistant to Serena Tsukino," 
she said holding out her hand for a formal gesture.  He in turn stared 
at her sweepingly before smiling and shaking her hand.  Michael taking 
note of this didn't like what he saw and gritted his teeth.  Turning 
Mina turned to introduce the others.  "This is Jayson Preston, Ami 
Anderson and Molly Bauer.  We are all of Miss Tsukino's assistants" she 
said formally.. The prince himself seemed a little snobbish to the fact 
that he hadn't said a word to any of them.  Him and his followers just 
watched them and eyes swept all over their bodies.  Angering of course 
the other men around the room.
"We will be meeting in here," said Mina walking towards the conference 
room "Please help your self to the lunch provided".
"Where is Miss Tsukino?" said the prince finally.
"Miss. Tsukino is running………la" was all Mina could say before being 
interrupted.
"Miss Tsukino is right here," said Serena as she walked up the stairs 
finding everyone to be staring at her.  Serena had been absent for so 
long that it seemed that everyone was surprised to see her.  She smiled 
brightly as she took note of Darien and the others being present as 
well. 'Boy is he a sight for sore eyes' she thought seeing how handsome 
he looked, even if they were rivals her days hadn't been complete 
without their usual bickering. Darien also in full happiness to see 
her, he had been glummed to not being able to having sight of her.  In 
a sense his attitude towards her had change dramatically ever since the 
whole talk about being so charitable.  But then again his business side 
darkened the mood.
"Good afternoon your highness" she stated walking graciously to the 
prince and shaking his hand firmly.  Darien noticed the small grin that 
the prince held once he had full view of Serena.  The prince's eyes 
swelled and roamed Serena's body hungrily, making Darien a bit uneasy 
and a little jealous.
"Would you like to have lunch first or after the meeting?" asked 
Serena.
"Business first Miss. Tsukino" said the prince evilly.  Serena noticing 
his menacing features had a grim feeling on what type of meeting this 
was going to be.
"Shall we? " said Serena motioning to the conference room.  The prince 
entered the conference room as his entourage followed.
"Excuse us for a moment" said Serena closing the door to the conference 
room.  She turned to her assistants and smiled.
"So did you guys miss me?" she said smilingly as the others laughed.
"Serena how can you be so relax with him" said Molly
"Now about them" said Serena "Mina, Ami and Molly don't be surprised if 
this prince is not honorable".
"What do you mean?" asked Mina
"I've got my fare share of handling contracts with his type of attitude 
and I assure you that there's nothing honorable about it." Stated 
Serena looking at her assistants. "Now when it does come down to that I 
need you to all keep a face and not look so nervous, got it"
"got it" said the four.
"Now lets go in" said Serena opening the door.

"What an arrogant little prick" said Nathan mad to how the prince swept 
through Molly's body.
"Here… here…" said Zen
"Oh man, good think he had all those guards with him or he would have 
had a piece of my fist already" said Mike
"You guys are always too violent" said Rei "calm down, besides nothing 
will happen to the girls as long as we're her".  In the mean time 
Darien stared through the glass window watching their features move 
with every word, curious to know what they were talking about. Just 
then Andrew walked up making sure his friends were cared of.
"Hey guys, how are you guys doing?"
"Not so good" stated Nathan
"WHY?"
"Oh don't mind them," said Rei "they're a little angry that Prince over 
there was checking their girls out"
"Oh, well yeah he does have reputation," said Andrew "kinda like yours 
Darien" chuckled Andrew.  Darien rolled his eyes as everyone laughed.
"Mind you that I haven't seen anyone of them"
"EHHHHHH…wrong." Said Mike
"Name one"
"Janine… Last Friday" winked Michael
"Since when do you follow me on Fridays?" asked Darien
"Since Mina and I went to the movies and saw you inside the restaurant 
with Janine"
"Doesn't mean they did anything, it could of just been dinner" said 
Andrew a little skeptical to his own comment.
"Yeah right" said Rei "Darien.. It is Darien you're talking about 
right… The Most Eligible Bachelor in Tokyo not to mention the number 
one Playboy"
"okay enough" said Darien then everyone's eyes averted to the other 
group as they began to speak.
"God I wish I knew what was going on in there" said Mike 
"Something must be going wrong," said Darien.
"Yeah they look so grim," said Rei wondering what was going on.  The 
group outside watched silently as the meeting went about inside the 
conference room.  Andrew too noticed the Tsukino teams grim attitude 
towards the prince and his followers.
"Hey, Andrew don't you have a mic setup in there?" asked Mike
"Yeah I do" said Andrew thinking where the switch was "But guys this is 
business"
"Andrew, just once" said Darien
"Alright but if they get mad"
"Don't worry we'll say that I turned it on" said Rei.  Andrew turned on 
the Mic, they can now hear what is going about in the room.

* Inside the Conference Room.
"So Mr. Thomas, I hear that you would like to invest with our company," 
said Serena putting on her glasses and opening her documents in front 
of her.  Mina had time to fax all documents to Serena at the hotel 
therefore gave Serena a chance to devour the report before their 
meeting.
"Well I do only if and you and your assistants are willing" smiled the 
prince to his assistants eyeing each Mina, Ami and Molly.  Jayson now 
knew what Serena had warned them about.  

"Why that no good…son…of a…." said Mike getting angry.
"shhhhhhh" said Darien listening in carefully.

As instructed all three girls including Jayson didn't give any 
indication that they were at all nervous.  There features straight and 
no movements from the comments and stares from the prince and his 
entourage.  Serena pretended to look amused and slightly leaned back on 
her chair.
"I take it that you're not here on business," said Serena calmly 
grinning while she started to playfully fiddle with her pen.
"Of course, we need a little break from our trips" stated the prince 
cockily.
"I see" said Serena "and what might you propose?"
"We propose that we all need to get better acquainted," said the prince 
chuckling with his assistants.
"really" said Serena removing her glasses "and how acquainted were you 
thinking we get"
"Oh just dinner than maybe an evening together" said the prince "I'm 
sure it will be worth your time" he winked.

"Why I oughta" said Nathan as he stood, Rei grabbed his arm before he 
fully stood.
"Don't be dumb this is their fight" said Rei pulling Nathan back.  
Darien was fuming mad, how can this prince be so rude to make such 
offer.  Then at the back of his mind, he too thought of how he spoke to 
Serena and what he accused her of.  'what a hypocrite' he thought 
'you're not any different'.

Serena smiled brightly at her clients and turned slowly to eye her 
assistants.  She was proud that the prince's words did not faze them.
"I see its not business you want"
"Oh no I'm here on business, I'm just insuring you that this deal" he 
said patting the document in front of him "will be confirmed once our 
evening is through".

"Let me get this straight" said Serena "you want us to have dinner with 
you then go out dancing and such, that is what you meant about an 
evening right?" she asked pretending not to understand his ways.

"Oh come on Serena, you know damned well what he wants" stated Rei

"Miss Tsukino or Serena, I want you and each of your assistants" he 
said "with the exception of this young man, to spend the day and 
evening with us filled with extreme ecstasy"

"Serena better start saying something or you'll have me pulling your 
hair out," said Rei.

"I see.. Ecstasy, is that what you call it" said Serena taking this 
lightly.
"Yes, ecstasy" smiled the prince.
"Let me think about this," said Serena

"No, tell me she didn't just say that," said Rei
"What is there to think about?" asked Mike
"What is going on here?" asked Andrew.  Darien was silent he didn't 
want to miss anything.

"You know your highness," said Serena as she was interrupted.
"You may call me Arthur, Serena," said the prince with a grin.
"Arthur huh" said Serena still leaning back "Well, I think I much 
prefer Mr. Thomas and it's Miss Tsukino to you" stated Serena slowly 
surprising the Prince. "Do you honestly think I would take such an 
offer?" asked Serena seriously. "DO you honestly believe that I would 
allow myself and my assistance to be made into whores on your account, 
not to mention a mockery of my fathers company" she asked now leaning 
forwards with her elbows resting on top.  The men across the table was 
surprised and now it was the Tsukino group smiling and grinning while 
the prince and his entourage sat quietly to Serena's response.

"Now that's Serena," said Andrew
"That's my girl," said Lita who joined the group a few minutes ago.  
Darien smiled at her response, 'shes a fiery one isn't she' he thought.

"My assistants and I have full respect for one another.  I will not sit 
here and have you disrespect my assistants and I over yours and your 
entourages hormonal needs" she stated flatly staring at each and every 
individual across from her.

"WHO do you think you are?" asked one of his men standing up and 
pounding his hands over the desk "He is the prince, where is your 
respect?"
"My PRINCE?" said Serena getting angry as she stood up and leaned over 
the desk "I assure you that Mr. Thomas is not my prince and he is in no 
lines to me an honorable man.  His title of honor means nothing to me.  
If he wants to be treated with respect than I suggest he learns how to 
respect others first" she said angrily not flinching as the other men 
stared.  The man sat down and quietly felt defeated.  By then no other 
man was brave enough to counter Serena. 

"WOW" said Nathan "and here I thought that she was falling for it"
"Never underestimate Serena" said Lita
"If I was him I would be feeling a lit………tle bit small right now" said 
Mike smiling.  Darien in turn was amazed at how calm Serena was, 'she 
did know her business and its to no wonder she knew how to handle him 
so calmly.  She gets her fare share of egotistic males such as himself' 
he thought widely.
"She's great" said Darien.  At first everyone looked around to who had 
said that and finally shocked to know it was Darien.
"Why Darien, I didn't think you cared" smiled Andrew ignored that 
comment.

"MR. Thomas, I for one have my innocence that I hold rather high and 
honor to uphold" she said still standing on guard "and will be dammed 
if I let you or your sleazy men take that away from me" she stated as 
she slowly sat.  Then once gaining her calm features she smiled "come 
now Mr. Thomas, If it's an evening of ecstasy you want I suggest you 
bring your horny self and your entourage to a brothel and not waste our 
time" said Serena leaning back to her chair.

'innocence' thought Darien as his mind raced 'I think you should make 
acquaintance with Miss Tsukino' rang in his mind as he shook it rather 
annoyingly.

Mina, Ami and Molly had not said a word on their behalf.  To them 
Serena already humiliated them and is doing a fine job.  The Prince was 
not amused at all. He was angry and all the more humiliated to be 
spoken to this way.  He stood up holding his chin up high as if her 
words did not hurt him in any way.  Walking quietly his entourage 
walked outside the conference room where all eyes stared at him and 
Darien grinning endlessly.  The prince and his men walked slowly 
towards the stairs before they were stopped by Serena's sweet voice.
"Oh your highness" said Serena sweetly getting his attention 

"Your father and I have a meeting on Friday, I'm sure he'll be happy to 
know the wonderful offer you came up with.  Your mother and him will be 
quite amused." she said lastly.
"My father?" asked the prince a little nervous.
"Yes, you know King Anthony and Queen Nalia, your parents.  I've 
handled all their accounts since they've been with this company" she 
grinned nicely as he sweated. "You didn't know that did you?" she asked 
leaning against the glass door with her arms crossed, he responded with 
a shake of his head.
"Please, Miss. Tsukino don't tell my parents," said the Prince begging.
The people around can only chuckle at the scene before them.  Serena 
smiled.
"I promise I will not say anything regarding your shameless offer as 
long as you abide by my reasoning," said Serena walking over to the 
Prince "One you will apologize to my assistant for such indecent 
proposal and Two" said Serena eyeing the prince straight in the eye, 
"you will make proper on any business ventures you have." 
"Are you black mailing me?"
"No Mr. Thomas, I just have full respect for your parents and would 
think it be a waste of their name to be tarnished because the black 
sheep of a son they had" stated Serena coldly.

All eyes stared at the Prince, as they all were surprised to how Serena 
was handling the matter.  She was indeed a very respectable woman.  Not 
only did she keep her dignity and her innocence but to the other women 
as well.  Darien held his smile, he saw his rival in action and a 
beautiful one at that.

The prince after some time turned to the others behind Serena and 
softly spoke.
"Miss. Aino, Anderson, Bauer and Mr. Preston I made a fool of myself, 
please accept my apology" he stated as he waited.
"Apology accepted," said Mina and the others.  The Prince now turned to 
Serena.
"Miss Tsukino, you're a hard woman to deal with I was wrong to assume 
that woman with the likes of you wouldn't turn down my offer"
"You should never make assumptions on women" said Serena 
"I know, I apologize.  Please accept my apology Miss. Tsukino"
"Apology accepted Mr. Thomas," said Serena as she shook his hand "but 
will you be keeping the other part of the bargain?" she asked.
"Yes Miss Tsukino.  I intend to as long as you keep your part of the 
bargain"
"I always keep my part," said Serena as she smiled.
"Thank you Miss Tsukino for caring for my parents" he said lastly as he 
turned.
"One more thing Mr. Thomas, I know that you have a meeting with Azusa 
Financial tomorrow night, with Miss Jane Beryl" said Serena.  Making 
Mike and the others turn to Darien.  Darien shrugged his shoulders.
"How do you know that?" asked the Prince
"Your father gave me a call and told me of your investment shopping"
"My father respects you"
"As I respect him"
"I assure you that I will make my business clear," said the prince
"I hope so," said Serena "word gets around fast and your not actually 
dealing with an angel" said Serena
"Thank you" smiled the prince as he left.

One by one the girls in the back squealed in delight.
"Can you believe him?" said Ami
"What a fool he made himself," said Molly
"That was a good one," said Lita eyeing Serena.
"Miss you?" said Mina "Of course we did" she ended giving Serena a hug.
"Gosh it seems like we haven't seen you in ages" stated Jayson also 
giving her a hug.
"I have to admit I thought you were falling for that crap" said Rei 
coming up to her "but I'm sure glad I was wrong"
"Wait how did you know?" asked Serena to her friends
"Oh well……… we have a…" said Andrew
"Serena we have a mic in there and we kinda turned it on" said Lita.
"Your not mad are you?"
"Mad……… No I think its kinda funny" she laughed
"Way ta go Serena" said Michael hugging Mina. "I wanted to go in there 
and kick the shit out of him.  But the humiliation you gave him was 
much better"
"How did you know he was going to act the way he did?" asked Ami now 
next to Zen.
"Yeah Serena, you sure read his intentions right" said Lita
"Like I said I had my fair share of egotistic males" said Serena as she 
looked at the side to a quiet Darien.  Finally acknowledging him she 
smiled brightly.
"Hello Mr. Chiba" she said strongly.
"Hello Miss. Tsukino" 
"Oh no" said Michael 'here we go again' he thought laying his head on 
Mina's shoulder.
"Its been quiet for weeks" stated Lita
"How is your day?" asked Darien
"I'm fine thank you for asking" smiled Serena "and how about yourself?"
"I'm doing well Miss. Tuskino" smiled Darien in return "'Thank you' for 
asking. Though…I have to say I was quite amused at your show in there"
"Really…… how so?" 
"Lets just say I was very impress" grinned Darien "You handled yourself 
greatly".  Everyone's eyes bugged to what they were hearing.. They were 
taken to how nice and kind Darien was being.  No insults came about 
from either one of them just smiles.  The group behind them looked on 
at Darien then to Serena then to Darien again.. It was just too weird.
"Is that a compliment Mr. Chiba?" said Serena smiling brightly.
"It is but regard it well for I rarely give comments especially to my 
rival" said Darien with a grin.
"In that case Mr. Chiba, you're looking quite handsome today" she 
smiled holding the blush that was starting to rise.  'of all the 
things…WHY did I say that' though Serena. Everyone's eyes almost fell 
out as to her quirky comment.  Darien smiled and nodded
"Thank you" he said also feeling the blush rising warmly.
"But regard it well for I 'Rarely' give comments 'Especially' to my 
rival" said Serena winking.
"What is up with her and this winking thing?" said Lita
"I don't know but something is going on here" said Rei
"All right already you two" said Mina "Can we eat now". Everyone 
laughed and slowly made their way to the untouched buffet.
"Geez, I slaved over this and he didn't even taste it" said Lita
"I'm sorry Lita," said Serena hugging her friend.
"No that's okay I don't mind I rather have you guys eat it anyways"
As soon as everyone sat with they're plates of food.  They all were 
comfortably enjoying each other's company.  To the others surprise, 
Serena and Darien didn't bicker nor argue, they simple enjoyed the time 
with their friends.  Smiles were exchanged between the two and even 
small little conversations that the two participated in were not at all 
you would expect Rivals to be. 

45 minutes into lunch Serena started feeling a little uneasy.  She 
wiped her head noticing she was perspiring mildly and a little 
nauseous.  Looking pale she noticed her hand shaking on her lap.  Her 
breathing was getting shallow, she grasp her chest as Darien looked to 
see Serena in distress.
"Serena" said Darien looking quite worried. "are you okay?" Her name 
got the attention of all and turned to her watching their friend turn 
more to paleish gray.
"Serena are you okay?" asked Mina sitting next to her.  Serena shook 
her head.
"I'm not feeling well," said Serena
"Well we can see that, Meatball head," said Rei
"REI" said Darien demandingly not wanting to hear her comments.
"What's the matter?" asked Ami coming over to her friend.
"Serena are you okay," asked Andrew coming to her side.  Serena wasn't 
doing to well.  She swayed from let to right, trying to regain balance 
but she was losing her battle.
"Andrew bring her to the couch" said Lita, Andrew quickly responded and 
took her now very weak form, setting her on the couch.  The girls sat 
beside her
"Can you breath?" asked Darien kneeling next to her.  Upon looking up 
worriedly, Mina noticed Serena's neck, which now had traces of 
raspberry blotches.
"Serena what's that?" asked Mina as she pulled Serena's collar down a 
bit "I've never seen those before".  Seeing this Lita's eyes bulged.  
She quickly ran to her friend shaking her.
"Oh my god! SERENA, where's your purse?" asked Lita worriedly but by 
this time Serena was too dazed to answer.
"I….I don't know" said Serena, Lita was looking around trying to find 
Serena's purse.
"What's going on" asked Mina
"What's the matter with her Lita?" asked Darien now crouched over 
Serena "What are those blotches on her neck.  Lita quietly sat down in 
front of Serena.
"Serena, I'm going to unbutton your shirt okay," said Lita as Serena 
nodded.
"What are you going to do that for?" asked Mina
"Should we leave?" asked Andrew
"No.. we might need your help". Slowly Lita unbutton her blouse leaving 
the three last ones fastened.  Everyone watched as she opened Serena's 
shirt.  There on her chest and the higher parts of her breast we're the 
same blotches.  Darien's eyes swelled to seeing Serena's bare skin, 
especially bear her breast.  Lita stood up upon seeing the blotches 
spread.
"OKAY everyone" said Lita trying to stay calm, with her hands on her 
head remembering. "Serena is having an allergic reaction"
"WHAT!.. LITA?" said Mina and REI 
"You forgot," said Rei
"Oh My GOD!" cried Ami
"Where's her purse?" asked Molly looking around.
"WHAT? What's going on?" asked Andrew standing up to look at Lita
"SERENA, WHERES YOUR PURSE?" asked Rei shaking her.
"LITA, what's going on?" asked Darien now staring at Serena closing her 
eyes. "Lita clue us in will you"
"What ever it is, you guys need to take her to the hospital" said Nate.
"LITA? Why is her purse so important?" said Andrew watching his fiancée 
along with Molly search aimlessly for Serena's purse.
"Serena is FATALLY allergic to peanut oil and any type of nuts," said 
Lita now with tears in her eyes.
"and……………………oh shit…" said Andrew as he remembered "We ran out of 
vegetable oil and used peanut oil this week"
"Fatally………… Did you say FATALLY?" asked Darien as he looked at Serena 
slipping in and out of consciousness.  Sometime during the worrying and 
hysteria Darien had slipped next to Serena.  Her head was on his 
shoulder and once in a while she would lift her head up to stay awake. 
"How long does she have until.." asked Ami
"About 45 minutes from the beginning of her symptoms" said Lita
"Alright, enough!" said Mina to the crowd of worries "Look for her 
purse now! And someone call the hospital" she instructed
"Mina she didn't come up with a purse" 
"Why didn't you say so?" said Molly
"Then its in the car" said Lita running down stairs.
"Hurry Lita" said Molly being comforted by Nathan.
"Lita her keys?" said Zen
"No she has Serena's code," said Andrew "Ill call the hospital" Time 
seemed to pass by slowly as they waited for Lita.  The girls started to 
sob in their boyfriend's arms.  Even the guys were scared.  
"Serena" said Darien "hey stay with us………talk to us… come on say 
something to offend me".  Though her mind being quite clouded Serena 
looked into his blue eyes and found comfort but as he spoke her mind 
could not register what Darien was saying. All she could see were his 
lips moving but was unable to hear anything at all.  AS much as she 
focused and tried to stay awake she suddenly saw nothing.
"She's under," said Darien holding Serena's frail body.  Just then Lita 
ran up the stairs with Serena's purse.
"Hurry Lita" said Ami jumping.  Lita then spilled her purse on the 
counter and found what she was looking for.  A small clear plastic 
envelope containing a cotton swab with alcohol a vile of clear liquid 
and a syringe with a very long needle.  With Lita's shaking hands she 
inserted the needle into the vile filling it up to the top.
"Lita, do you know how much of that you need?" asked Darien staring at 
the full syringe.
"Yeah, Serena's mom had taught us when we were young".  
"Lita are you sure? I mean this was years ago," said Molly.  Lita than 
walked towards Serena and paused. "Well would you rather have her die!" 
she gave everyone concerned looks. "Darien you're going to have to lie 
her on her stomach"
"Why? don't you do it on the arm?" asked Michael.
"No on her behind" said Mina remembering once what Serena's mom had 
done.  Darien understood and lifted Serena, with the help of Mina and 
Molly he gently placed her on her stomach.
"Now what?" asked Darien staring at Lita.
"Zip the back of her skirt down," said Rei
"ME…………" said Darien a little surprised
"Oh fine time to blush Darien" said Rei
"Here I'll do it," said Mina unzipping her skirt.  Once loose around 
her waist she lifted her shirt to uncover Serena's flawless back.  
Darien's eyes glazed to her.  Mina than proceeded to pull her panties a 
little ways down to reveal the higher part of her posteriors.  The guys 
cheeks red to seeing part of her undersection.
"Okay Lita" said Mina getting out of her way.  Lita kneeled next to 
Serena.  The others watched as she took the cotton swab and wiped an 
area, pointing the sharp point to Serena's buttocks, carefully Lita 
inserted the thin needle.  The girls with the exception of Rei all 
gasped and turned away being comforted by their man. Once all the fluid 
was ejected, Lita slowly removed the needle and sighed in relief. 
"What now?" asked Darien still a little worried.
"How long has it been?" asked Lita
"It's been 40 minutes" said Rei
"You think we made it on time?" asked Molly
"I don't know" said Lita starting to cry.
"WE just have to wait" said Mina zipping Serena's skirt up.
"Don't you guys remember anything?" asked Darien as he kneeled down to 
wisp Serena's lock of hair away from her face.  Everyone watched as he 
leaned down to listen to Serena's low breathing.  "She's still 
breathing"
"I… I don't remember" said Mina
"I usually stay outside the room when her mother did this" said Ami
"LITA?" asked Darien
"I don't know Darien" cried Lita as Andrew came by her side to comfort 
her.
"The ambulance should be here any minute" said Andrew

Stay Tune for Chapter 15……

From here on.. the chapters will be longer!

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