Rebirth (Completed)

Kissing in the Rain

Chapter 8: Kissing in the Rain

Serena was awakened by someone gently shaking her arm. When she finally opened her eyes, she saw Steve's face hovering over her with a look of concern written on it.

"Are you alright, Serena?" he asked her, blushing when he realized how close his lips were to hers.

"'M fine," she answered groggily wanting to kiss him, "Why?"

"You're crying," he whispered and then pulled his face away.

Serena pouted before wiping away a tear descending down her cheek. She was puzzled. Why was she crying? That was just a dream, nothing more but why did it affect her so? She didn't understand as to why Loki was so cruel to Anika. Sitting up in bed she wiped away more tears that stream down her face.

She turned her head to glance out the window and she noticed that it was pouring outside. That made her smile for she loved the rain from hearing it patter on the roof and feeling the drops of water hit her skin.

Lost in thought she had seemed to forget that Steve was still in the room with her watching her with a worried expression.

The alarm clock suddenly turned on and a chipper voice was heard:

"Happy Friday folks. Today is wet and yucky but hey don't let that ruin your mood because it's still a beautiful day on this fine September day..."

The radio drone on but Serena ignored it and looked at Steve.

"What's the date?" she whispered.

"Today is September 19," he answered her, "Why?"

Serena's eyes welled up with tears again and she buried in face in her hand and wept softly. Strong arms encircled around her waist and held her as she cried. Not trusting herself to be able to speak she kept silent and cried.

An hour later Serena was looking upon a familiar sight of her best friend's grave. It's been two years since Kitty's death but the pain was still real and raw. It hurts so much to realized that someone who you cared about how died by saving your life. That's actually what Kelsey aka Kitty did, she step in front of a bus to push Serena out of the way and she died by impact.

'You will always be my hero,' Serena thought as she placed beautiful black roses in front of the wooden cross.

The rain was so refreshing and she lay down on the grass while allowing the rain to soak her clothes. She wept again when she heard her friend's laughter in her mind. Memory can be so cruel creating the ghosts of the past to haunt her life.

Sometimes she wishes she can join her friend in the cold ground where there is nothing but peace and silence. She actually tried to attempt suicide but something or someone hinders her from death's embrace.

Lost in thought again she didn't even notice the man that was watching her from a safe distance and how he slowly made his way over to where she was.

"You know you can become sick if you stay out here much longer," a familiar yet irritating voice spoke pulling her back to reality.

"What do you want, trickster? She sighed, "Did you come here to gloat?"

"Quite the opposite," he answered in a voice that sounds like he cares, "I am here to comfort you."

Serena laughed and allows Loki to help her up on her feet before glaring at him. Hopefully he would leave soon but Loki did something that surprised her. He pulled her into his strong arms and held her gently. Was this a trick? Another trap to lure her into his custody? She stiffened at first but then relaxed into his embrace and bawl into his chest.

"I know what you feel right now," Loki calmly spoke, "you feel as though you can't live without her because she meant the world to you."

Serena was shocked because it was like he was reading her mind which she knew is impossible for she had placed many brick walls to protect herself. The tears finally dried up and she lifted her head to face him. Loki had a far off look in his emerald green eyes and a few stray tears made their way down his face. She reached up and gently wiped his tears, but froze when his hand made connection to hers. A warm feeling wash over her and she felt a little light headed.

"Why do you keep coming back even though I push you away?" she asked in a whisper afraid to break this spell.

"You still don't remember do you?" Loki sighed and kissed her palm, "In time your memories will come back and when that happens then you will come back home."

Serena pulled away and stared at him in confusion. What was he trying to tell her, that she didn't belong on Earth? Well that would explain her youthfulness and her unique abilities.
Suddenly her head began to ache again and she saw a vision of Anika standing in the golden throne room talking to Odin.

Flashback

"All-Father, I have but one request," the mysterious maiden stated as she bowed low to the ground.

"Name it, child," the All-Father ordered.

Anika took a deep breath before looking the king square in the eyes. "I wished to have my memories removed and sent to Midgard to start a new life. I can't live like this staying in the shadows until he has use of me. I have come to accept the fact that he will never love me," she brushed away a few tears before continuing, "I have already lost my precious child and his silence is becoming the death of me. Please I beg you to wipe my mind so I can forget all this pain that consumes my heart daily."

Odin was silent for a minute before standing up and hitting his sceptre on the floor causing a dull thump to sound throughout the throne room.

"I, Odin, will grant you your wish, Lady Anika," he exclaimed, "this day will begin your new life on Midgard and you will no longer remember your life here on Asgard. May you find happiness, dear child."

End of Flashback

As quickly as the vision came it left, leaving Serena in a state of shock and she felt her knees collapse underneath her, but she didn't hit the ground for someone had catch her. She felt Loki's arms support her body and she looked into his eyes.

The urge to kiss him was so strong and overpowering that she slammed her lips onto his and kissed him passionately.

The ground left her feet as she was picked up and spun around in the rain. They kissed like never before and she was lost in bliss of pleasure.

Sooner or later they would have to separate to breathe but for now she consumed his mouth wanting more of him. Serena knew that she was going to regret this later.