Serena sat in the quiet café that beautiful afternoon. A young woman was reciting poetry on the small stage. The blonde sipped her coffee calmly. A little too bitter for her tastes, but overall not bad. "Sorry I'm late." Serena turned around as Becca approached her table, smiling apologetically. The waitress was clad in a black blouse and black jeans, very different from last night's showy outfit Serena noticed as the younger woman sat down. "Have you been waiting long?" "No, ten minutes tops." "Good. I didn't want to keep you waiting." A waitress soon arrived to get Becca's order of Black Colombian coffee. They were silent until the drink arrived. "So, what did you need to talk about?" The dark haired woman sipped her drink quietly. Serena waited patiently, though slightly nervous for some unknown reason. "Serena, we both know Minako's the wild type of girl." The blonde nodded, waiting for the waitress to continue. "I'm serious about her, I like her a lot." Serena nodded again. Nothing she couldn't tell from last night. "But, I don't know how to keep your cousin's attention." Becca blushed faintly when the blonde started to laugh hysterically. After several minutes, Serena managed to compose herself somewhat and look at the woman across from her. "Becca, you have no problem keeping Minako's attention. My cousin is crazy about you!" The violet-eyed woman smiled, sighing in relief. "That's good. It's pretty hard to keep Minako's attention." Serena nodded sympathetically. Her cousin went through more lovers a week than she went through outfits, and that says a lot. But someone managed to snag and keep her attention. Of course, the blonde could understand why Minako chose Rebecca. It was a change from the brunette cuties or blonde airheads she was usually with. Becca was the dark and mysterious type, completely opposite of the superstar. "So, Serena, what does Mina like besides singing, boys, women, shopping and partying?" The older woman blinked, suddenly baffled. What did her cousin like besides the obvious? "Well... she loves volleyball. And video games are her secret obsession..." Rebecca nodded, clearly surprised by the answer, not that Serena would blame her. Actually, the blonde laughed seeing the expression on her companion's face. The dark-haired woman smiled, clearly unaffected by the other woman's amusement. Serena stopped and stared at the waitress. She didn't understand how she could be so calm and collected over everything. The blond almost wanted to believe that she was a bit cold and distance. But Becca cares about Minako, so, she can't be bad. Right? "Any other advice?" "Well... don't do anything cliché. I mean, Nako-chan gets flowers, candy, cards and jewelry all the time. Do something... different. Something she'd never expect." Rebecca's face fell. Serena felt her heart skip a bit at the sight of the downcast eyes and the slight frown that marred the waitress' features. "Even if I were planning to, I couldn't." The blonde remained quiet, waiting for the waitress to continue. She couldn't deny the fact that she was curious. Actually, she wanted to know everything she could about the woman sitting across from her. And she had no idea whatsoever why. Becca was Minako's. Not that she was attracted to Becca. She was, but not. Argh! "That's another thing. Why would she choose to be with me? She has money, fame and can have anyone she wants. Me? I'm struggling to survive." Serena leaned forward, placing a hand over the waitress' and squeezed softly. Her heart went out to Becca completely. Minako's position could be very intimidating sometimes. "I mean, I'm keeping two jobs to pay for rent and college." The Tsukino daughter studied the woman before her. There was so much more about her than meets the eye. And that made her want to learn more about the mysterious waitress all the more. "What about your parents?" Serena asked tentatively. "I'm an orphan." A gasp echoed in the otherwise quiet café. The blonde gave Becca's hand yet another squeeze. "I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have asked!" Becca looked up, smiling weakly. "It's all right. How were you supposed to know? Besides, I accepted it a long time ago." Serena remained silent. The sympathy she felt for his woman was overwhelming. She just wanted to envelope her in a huge hug and not let go until she was sure Becca felt better. Out of the corner of her eyes, the older woman saw the clock on the far wall. She had dinner plans with Mamoru in a short while. But, she couldn't just leave Becca here... "Hold on a second, I'll be right back." Serena stood, taking her purse with her. She walked out of the café and pulled out her cell phone. No matter how much she loves Mamoru, they had forever ahead of them. But how many times would she get to help someone? Hitting the speed dial, she smoothed down her skirt. "Hello?" The blonde smiled brightly just at the sound of her fiancé's voice. "It's me, Mamo-kun." "Oh, hey, Usako." Faint pink coloring tainted the blonde's cheek. Only Minako and Mamoru were allowed to call her by her given name Usagi and only Mamo-kun used it. Ken Tsukino changed it when he became mayor of Tokyo, something his daughter always hated him for. Serena sounded more mature and sophisticated to him. "Mamo-kun, I'm sorry, but I have to cancel our plans tonight." "Oh," was the disappointed response. "I'm sorry. It's just that my friend is upset about something and I can't leave her right now." "It's okay, Usako. I understand." "Thank you! Thank you, Mamo-kun! I'll make it up to you, I swear!" The famous actor chuckled as he bid farewell to his girlfriend. Yet, for some reason, he felt it would be the last time he'd hear her voice for a very long time. Serena walked back into the café where she found Becca staring at the stage and listening intently to the young singer. The blonde slipped back into her seat and smiled when the other woman turned to look at her. "Sorry, I forgot to call someone." Becca saw clearly that there was something more the blond wasn't telling her. Nonetheless, she smiled back. "You don't have to stay. I've already gotten the advice I was looking for." Serena smiled warmly and sipped her now cold coffee. She had a face and eyed the cup wearily, something that made the younger woman with her smile. "It's fine! Besides, I rarely get to just enjoy an evening at a café while having some good conversation." The politician's daughter knew it was worth canceling on Mamoru (something she never thought she'd think) when Rebecca gave her the most beautiful smile she's never seen in her life. The way the violet eyes sparkled and she tipped her head forward ever so slightly causing her silky hair to slide over her shoulders made the blonde feel all bubbly inside. "So," Becca said suddenly as she waved a waitress over. "Let's order another cup of coffee since yours is already cold and start conversing." Serena giggled at the woman's bad attempt at a joke. The soft and sexy giggle that joined her own was intoxicating. The violet-eyed woman shook her head, sending raven locks everywhere as the waitress arrived. ~*~*~ Serena laughed as Rebecca finished her joke. She's never laughed as much as she has tonight! Not only was the waitress mature and fascinating, but she was hilarious and witty as well. Once the blonde managed to stop laughing, she noticed the employees were starting to clean up. "Oh my!" Becca exclaimed suddenly. "It's eleven already!" Serena's eyes widened. Eleven? Already?! Time had passed by so quickly! "We should go," the waitress continued as she stood. "Yeah, we should." The two women walked out of the small café. Becca looked at the blonde walking besides her. "How are you getting home?" "Bus." "No way," Becca said as she stopped. "I'm not letting you take the bus this late." "It's fine. I do it all the time." "No," Rebecca said as she unlocked the passenger door of a blood red Porsche. "I'll drop you off." Serena looked at the leather interior as she began to get in. Didn't Becca have two jobs just to support herself? Where would she find the money for this car? Blue eyes flashed with confusion as she opened her mouth to speak. "How can you afford-" Everything went black when she felt a sharp pain at the back of her neck. ~*~*~ The blonde groaned. Her head was pounding. Suddenly, her blue eyes snapped open, remembering what happened. Well, remembering parts of what happened. She was getting into Becca's care and about to ask her how she could afford such a nice ride when... Everything went black. And wherever she was wasn't so much brighter either. Her arms and back were extremely sore. Trying to move her arms, she felt the cold metal of handcuffs that kept her hands behind the back of the uncomfortable chair she sat in. Her legs were chained to the legs of the wooden chair. She began to panic. Where the hell was she? The blonde looked down at herself. Her clothes were still on, just a bit ruffled. The door suddenly opened and her eyes snapped to the person entering. Shocked was the only way to describe how she was when she saw the woman that entered. The anger and confused glare didn't even faze the woman. She placed a tray of food on a broken-down coffee table. It was then Serena realized she was starving. "So, you're awake. I was starting to think I hit you too hard." The blonde frowned. How long has she been out? And what the hell was the woman up to? She couldn't help but feel betrayed. Seeing the expression on the girl's face, her abductor spoke. "You've been out for sixteen hours." Blue eyes widened. Sixteen hours? Surely, someone would have noticed she was gone! "Oh, don't worry," came the smooth drawl. "All have Tokyo is looking for you." Serena smiled smugly. She'd be out of this situation in no time! "I won't let them rescue you that easily, princess. No, not quite yet." "Why, Rebecca?" The violet-eyed girl chuckled softly, closing her eyes. She pulled a chair and sat down, facing Serena and leaning against the back of the chair. The blonde realized what caught her attention just then, Despite Rebecca's front, she always knew the waitress was hiding something. She wasn't what she appeared to be. Now, it was out in the open and it was much darker than the blonde had expected. "Since I knocked you out and all," the woman said as she tilted her head and looked up at the ceiling thoughtfully, "I suppose it's only fair to tell you my name is not Rebecca." Serena nodded, though still somewhat shocked by the confession. But it made sense. She shouldn't really be surprised. "Who are you then?" The kidnapper smirked, hearing the fear in the soft voice. The politician's daughter might have learned a few things from daddy about putting up a front, but her eyes betrayed her. "Why should I tell you?" "Like you said, I think it's only fair." "Rebecca" laughed, raven hair cascading down her shoulder and framing her pale face. She regarded her prisoner with a mix of amusement and seriousness. "Considering what I've done, fair doesn't exactly carry too much wait." Cerulean eyes narrowed, forming a hate filled glare aimed at the waitress. Hell, she probably wasn't a waitress, the blonde realized as she pouted slightly in frustration. The kidnapper shook her head against and stood, walking behind her prisoner. Serena began to panic, until she felt the handcuffs being removed. But that didn't exactly do much either. She watched in confusion as the dark haired woman turned the placed the tray of food in the chair she previously occupied. The woman caught her gaze and snorted softly. "I may not be fair, but I have enough common sense to feed my hostages." The blonde's glare worsened as she pushed the tray away slightly. "No, thank you." Okay, she may have been abducted, but there was still no reason to be rude. 'Dear lord,' Serena thought with a groan. 'What on Earth is wrong with me?! Manners during a time like this?' The woman approached again, the handcuffs ready. "All right then, back on these go." "On second thought," Serena said quickly, "I am a little hungry." Ruby lips smirked as she sat down on one of the two beds and watched the blonde inhale her food. The smirk turned into a small smile as violet eyes closed. "So, why did you kidnap me?" The woman on the bed leaned against the headboard and allowed her shoulders to sag slightly. The smirk returned full force though she kept the amethyst depths closed. "Easy. Twenty million dollars." Serena's eyes widened. "You're holding me for ransom?" "Rebecca" opened her eyes and for a second, the blonde thought she detected a bit of sadness in the dark eyes. But it disappeared so quickly she convinced herself it was a trick of the dim lighting. "It's not that simple." The blonde's brows furrowed as she tried to figure out what the woman meant. Finally, coming up with nothing, she spoke. "Then what's with the money?" The kidnapper's eyes locked onto those of the hostage, her expression grim. "I was hired to." Serena felt her heart stop. What? She was hired to kidnap her? Her mind was reeling from the new piece of information. Who on Earth would want to kidnap her? "And," the blonde began, unable to hide her fear at all this time, "what is your profession?" With one graceful movement, "Rebecca" was off the bed. She appeared Serena slowly, her eyes dark. The blonde's heart pounded in her chest. The kidnapper placed a hand on either side of the chair back her hostage sat on, leaning forward slightly as her eyes flashed. "Mercenary." She paused, looking Serena straight in the eye. "Or assassin. Whichever they need." The woman studied the blonde's wide eyes and the expression of utter dread and hopeless on her young face. Without the other noticing, she slipped the handcuffs back on before straightening and walking towards another door. "I'm taking a shower. Don't try anything." With that, she entered the bathroom, leaving the terrified and shocked Serena alone. Seconds later, the blonde was snapped out of her reverie when a raven head popped out of the door. "By the way, the name's Rei." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Well, I hope this answers the good old, "Why is Rei Rebecca/ Who is Rebecca?" I think I might have twisted Rei's personality a bit in this, though I probably didn't. I like Rei being a bit dark. I mean, come on. The hair, the eyes and the attitude, that girl has the potential to be bad, really bad. But she won't be really, really bad in this. No worries. Since this is an AU, a complete AU basically, there will be a lot character history mingled on with the later chapters. Most of it will pertain to Rei though, since I think I have the most to explain about her. And as for a triangle... eh, not quite. It will be however, a kind of triangle later on, though I'm sure you guys can figure it out and no, it does not involve Minako, unfortunately.
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