Author's notes: So I just watched the Sailor Moon R movie and fell in love with the scene when Darien first met Serena. This story is based around that scene. I hope it's ok. Please review and tell me what you think; good, bad, whatever. Happy reading!

Chapter 1: Prologue I

"Boys, come on!" a woman with long black hair yelled up the stairs. "We're not gonna have a whole lot of time if we don't get going soon."

A little boy with black hair ran down the stairs. "I'm here, Mommy," he said hugging his mother. "I was trying to get Daddy to hurry up, but he's too slow. Is Mary Grace ready?" he rubbed his mother's round belly.

"She was ready when I was, Darien," she said ruffling his hair. "Happy birthday honey."

"Hey," a man with light brown hair said picking Darien up and placing him on his shoulders. Darien laughed with delight. "How's the birthday boy who happens to be the best son in the world that I love so much?"

"Excited and ready to go," the woman said. "It's about time you got down here."

"Can we go now?" Darien asked excitedly. "Please, please, please?"

"I'm ready when you are, Little Man," the man said walking his family out the door. "Let's go."

The family spent the day at Darien's favorite amusement park for his 5th birthday and was on their way to a cabin in the mountains to spend the weekend together. Night had fallen and they were driving around the mountain carefully. "Is Darien asleep, Becky?" the man asked quietly.

Becky turned around and smiled as she watched her sleeping son. "He's unconscious. We must have really worn him out, David."

"What other way would you want to spend your 5th birthday?"

Becky laughed as she rubbed her stomach. "I can't believe he's 5 already. It seems like just yesterday he was born. And now we're having a daughter."

David took hold of her hand as he continued driving. "We have a wonderful family."

She started unconsciously caressing his knuckles. "You're a wonderful father."

"And you're a hot Mama," David said smoothly. Becky blushed as he kissed her hand. "I love you, Becky,"

"I love you too, David." They continued holding hands contently until a truck honked its horn. "David! Watch out!" Becky screamed. A truck was drifting to the wrong side of the road in their direction. David tried to swerve out of the way but it was too late. The truck hit their car and caused them to crash into the metal bar sending them over the edge. Becky and David's screams woke Darien up before he closed his eyes again and heard a crash.

Darien opened his eyes again a few minutes later and hurt all over. He was frightened when he couldn't move. "Mommy? Daddy?" he said weakly.

"Darien?" Becky said softly. She felt around until she found Darien's hand and held it tightly. "Darien honey, are you ok?" She screamed as pain shot through her stomach.

"Mommy," Darien said frantically.

"I'm all right honey. How are you feeling?"

"I can't move," he said sadly. "Where's Daddy?"

It was too dark to see and Becky felt around for David. She found his chest and didn't feel a heartbeat. She was slowly losing consciousness and cried softly knowing it wouldn't be long before she would join her husband in death. "He's right here beside me," she finally answered without telling Darien the full details.

"I'm scared Mommy," Darien cried.

"Don't worry, baby. Help is on the way." She started singing a lullaby to him. Darien was no longer afraid as the sound of his mother's voice calmed him; it was the last thing he remembered before falling asleep and hearing the faint sound of sirens in his dreams.

Darien woke up to the sun shining on him through a window in a white room. He was in a bed, but it wasn't his because it didn't have the racecars on the sheets like his did at home. He tried to sit up, but pain went through his body so he fell back down on the bed. "You're awake," a man's voice said. Darien turned towards the voice and saw a doctor and a nurse standing over him. "Can you talk?" Darien wasn't sure, but he nodded anyway. "What's your name?"

"Darien," he said quietly.

"Do you remember anything?" Darien shook his head. He was hoping it was all a dream. "You were in a car accident with your parents. Obviously you've survived. You have a few broken ribs and a broken arm…"

The doctor droned on about what was wrong with him as Darien's memory came back to him. They spent the day at the amusement park and were on their way to the mountains. He heard screaming and woke up to his mother holding his hand and singing to him. "Where are my Mommy and Daddy?" Darien interrupted frantically.

"I'm sorry Darien," the doctor said in a monotone voice. "Your father was dead at the scene and your mother died on the way to the hospital. As soon as you're fully healed, we're sending you to an orphanage."

Darien sat on the bed in shock. Daddy… dead? Mommy… died? I'm going away? Darien tried to process everything, but was having a hard time as tears formed in his eyes.

"I have to make my rounds," the doctor said. "Nurse Franklin will take care of you." He exited the room and shut the door behind him.

"Hey Darien," Nurse Franklin said gently taking a seat next to him on his bed. "You can call me Nurse Jennifer. Are you all right?" He was sitting very still and suddenly began shaking.

"What about Mary Grace?" he finally said. "Mommy had a baby inside her."

Nurse Jennifer looked at Darien sadly as realization dawned on her. "Mary Grace went to heaven," she said. Darien continued shaking and it was scaring her. "Darien, it's ok to be sad. You don't have to…" She was interrupted when Darien impulsively hugged her and wept bitterly into her chest. It broke her heart to hear him cry so sadly. She had a son his age and could barely stand to imagine if he was in this boy's position. She felt a connection once she returned Darien's hug. "That's right," she said softly. "Let it all out." She continued holding him and whispering words of comfort until his crying got quieter. "I have to check on other patients, Darien," she said standing up.

"No!" Darien yelled as more tears filled his eyes. "Please… don't leave me."

Tears were filling Nurse Jennifer's own eyes as she stood in the doorway. "I'll be back as soon as I can." She exited and closed the door on Darien crying into his pillow.

Jennifer Franklin sat at home thinking about Darien a few nights later. "Mommy!" she looked up and found her blonde son running towards her. She pulled him into her lap, but he noticed that something was wrong. "Mommy, are you ok?"

She smiled sadly at him. "I'm fine, Andrew. It's just been a long day. Did you brush your teeth?" He nodded. "Very good. Go on up to your room. Daddy and I will be up in a moment to tuck you in."

"Ok Mommy," he said hugging her. "I love you."

"I love you too honey." Andrew leaped from her lap and ran off.

"Hey you," a man said kissing Jennifer on the cheek. "Are you all right?"

She stood up and took his hand. "It was a long day at work." She walked with him up the stairs and stopped in front of their son's room. "Jacob, how would you feel about adopting?"

Jacob looked at her funny. "We have two children already. Why would you want to adopt?"

Jennifer sighed. "There's a 5 year old boy at the hospital I take care of. His name is Darien and he was in a car accident with his parents. They didn't make it and they're going to send him to an orphanage once he heals. It's so sad to watch him because he's so lonely and scared. I don't think sending him away will help him. He needs someone to love him. Those other doctors and nurses treat him so horribly. I know I'm not supposed to get attached to any of the patients, but I can't help but feel connected to him."

Jacob squeezed his wife's hand reassuringly. "If that's how you feel about it, then we'll do it. I'll get on it first thing in the morning."

Jennifer smiled and hugged him. "Thank you so much." A baby started crying across the hallway. "Lizzie's up."

"We can get her and then tuck Andy in." They walked towards Lizzie's room and away from Andrew who had heard the entire conversation his parents had. He thought excitedly about having a new friend.