Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ House of Memories ❯ Chapter 1
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By: Staria 
Anime/Manga: Sailor Moon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance | Type: Self Insertion | Uploaded On: 09.28.2001 | Pages: 8 | Words: 7.2K | Visits: 373 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: Sailor Moon Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance | Type: Self Insertion | Uploaded On: 09.28.2001 | Pages: 8 | Words: 7.2K | Visits: 373 | Status: Completed
"House of Memories"
By: Sailor Staria
Part 1
I don't know how to explain this, but lately I haven't been able to
get her out of my mind. Yes that cute, beautiful, klutzy, energetic, blond,
meatball headed, Serena has invaded my mind. I hate to admit it but i think
I'm in love. Yes as Andrew would say, 'Mighty Darien has finally fallen for
someone'.
I must have it bad, because I have been standing here, outside the
arcade, for an hour now and she doesn't even get out of school of another
fifteen minutes! I know she'll be here at exactly 3:20, as usual, to bug
Andrew. Just like she does every day.
I just have one small problem. She hates me. And I'm not using the
statement lightly. She totally despises me! Of coarse I don't help matters
by calling her meatball head. I can't help it, old habits die hard. Also I
feel as if I'm betraying my princess. The girl that I know nothing about and
yet I feel as though i've met her. She's the one who holds the key of my
true identity. That's why I must gather the rainbow crystals at all costs.
Serena you've got me so confused!! Here comes Andrew. I wonder what he
wants.
"Hi Darien." Andrew said.
"Hey Andrew. What's up?" I said.
"Not much, but why have you been standing out here for over an
hour?"
"I'm kinda waiting for someone."
"Oh really." Andrew said in a sly voice. "Who?"
Really Andrew pries into m life too much. Sure he's my best friend,
but still. Just as he said that she came walking around the corner and fell
flat on her face. I had to laugh, so that Andrew wouldn't figure out that it
was her who had me all wako.
"Way to go meatball head." I said.
"Oh, shut up Darien." Serena yelled.
I could see that she had been crying and it wasn't from falling. It
must have been what made her fall in the first place.
"What's wrong Serena?" Andrew asked.
"Andrew do you know where I can get a job?" Serena asked.
A JOB!!!! Why would serena need a job? She gets money from her mom
every week and her dad has a really good paying job. Why would she need one?
"Why do you need a job?" Andrew asked.
That's when she broke down. She started to sob, but it wasn't her
usual 'You're_so_mean' sob. This was a sad and frightened sob. I just wanted
to go to her and take away all of her fears and sadness. Andrew looked at me
for help. He wasn't sure of what to do. Serena was leaning against him
crying her eyes out. I felt a surge of jealousy shoot through me. I wished
that she was crying on me,not him.
I walked over and placed my hand on her shoulder. That surprised her
and Andrew. She looked at me with her tear fille eyes.
"Serena, how about you, me, and Andrew all go get a sunday and you
can tell us what's wrong. My treat." I said.
She hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded her head in
agreement.
We all went to the cafe next to the arcade and I got Serena an
chocolate sunday. Andrew and I just had coffee. Serena picked at her ice
cream. Something was really wrong.
"So what's up? What's got you so bummed out?" Andrew asked.
That started the water works all over again. Way to go Andrew, make
her cry more. I can't stand seeing her cry. I got up from my seat next to
Andrew and sat down next to my crying angle. Andrew gave me a strange look.
Serena had placed her head on table to quite the noise she was making. I
lifted her face and smiled.
"Come on Serena, you can tell us. We've helped you out before,
remember, with you're friend." I said.
Serena sniffled a little and wiped away a few tears.
"Well..... I just found out..... that......" Serena was about to cry
some more. "There was a .....big ....car .....accident ...and ...and ..."
She started to cry again.
I started to put a few things together in my mind. Serena needs a
job and a big car crash. Oh my!
"Serena, I'm so sorry! Your parents were in the crash weren't they."
I said. Serena nodded and cried even harder.
Andrew was shocked. Serena calmed down a little and told us more.
"Mom, dad, and Shingo were all killed. I only have enough money to
last me a couple of months and that's only if I only pay the bills and buy
food. My schooling for this year is payed for and my parent payed to final
payment on the house last year. What I'm I gonna do?!?!?" Serena started to
cry.
She's only fourteen. She shouldn't have to worry about all of that.
"Serena I'll see if I can find you a job. Maybe one at the arcade.
But if I don't get back to work I won't have a job. I'm really sorry about
what happened. I'll talk to you later. Bye." Andrew said and walked off.
Once he was gone I hugged Serena, she was still crying. She stopped when I
hugged her. I let go and she looked up at me, her beautiful blue eyes full
of tears.
"Want to go for a walk?" I asked.
"Why are you being so nice to me? Is it out of pity?"
"No, it's not out of pity. It's just that... well come with me and
I'll tell you."
"Alright."
I payed the bill and we headed for the park. I loved being with
Serena.
"Meatball head I know what you're going through."
"How could you? Your family didn't just die!" Her voice was full of
hate. Hate for me I bet.
"No, they died when I was very young. I was orphaned in a terrible
car crash. Because of it I don't even know if Darien is my real name or who
my parents were. I grew up alone, with no family, in an orphanage. You were
lucky to at least know your family. I don't like seeing you sad Serena. It's
just not you. I want to help you out if I can and if you will let me."
We stopped in the rose gardens and Serena looked at me. I couldn't
think of what to say. In her eyes I could see confusion, sadness, fear, and
could that be a slight hint of love. Love for me? I couldn't stand it any
longer. There was no one near us. So I leaned down and kissed her. She
seamed shocked, which I don't blame her, because i gave her no warning. I
broke the kiss and saw a slight hint of pink flow to her checks.
"Now how can I help you out, Serena?"
Part 2
"Now what can I do to help you out?" I asked serena.
She looked at the ground, obviously thinking of what to say.
"Darien," She started. "Yes."
"I'm scared. Really scared. I don't know what I'm going to do!"
Serena started to cry. I Held her in my arms as she cried. I rocked her like
a small child, trying to calm her down.
"How about I give you a ride home." I said.
"OK." She said weakly. We walked back to me car, which was parked
near the arcade. I opened the door for her. Serena got in and put her seat
belt on. I did the same and started the car. I headed down the street and
then realized, I didn't know where Serena lived!
"Um,mind telling me where you live." I said.
Serena giggled, and I saw the first smile out of her all day.
"Turn up here." She said.
We reached her house and Serena invited me in. It was a nice sized
house. Serena gave me a quick tour. The house had four bedrooms. Serena's,
her parents, her brothers, and a guest room. We went back to the living room
and sat down. The rooms had given me an idea.
"Serena why don't you rent out the extra rooms. Like a boarding
house or something along those lines." I suggested.
Her face lit up like a christmas tree.
"That's a great idea. Then I wouldn't have to live alone either!"
She hugged me, "Thanks for the idea." She released her hug. Then her face
fell, "But who would rent a room from a fourteen year old girl?"
"I would." I said. "I want to help you out Serena. I'll help you
find boardies and if you will allow me to, I'll rent one from you myself."
Serena was quite for a while.
"Well, ok." She said giving me one of her heart melting smiles. "It
will be nice to have a friend staying in the same house. But I have to warn
you can't cook very well. Maybe Lita could give me some lessons."
"Ok, well how about I help you sort out all of your families
things. You'll never get it done by yourself. Besides you might need the
help letting go of some things." I said.
"Thanks. I might need to have a yard sale too." Serena's face fell.
I sat down net to the sad girl and held her hand.
"Everything will work out fine Serena. Come on, no time like the
present to face your fears."
"I hope so. Come on." Serena led the way up stairs. As we pasted
her room I herd a voice.
"Serena is that you?" a Female's voice said. It sounded very low to
the ground. All I saw, when I looked, was a black cat with a crescent moon
on it's forehead. A CRESCENT MOON!!!!! That looks like the cat that's always
with Sailor Moon. The cat saw me and hissed.
"Luna be nice. Darien's a friend." Serena said.
Yes, but I wish I was more than just a friend.
"Darien this s my cat Luna."
I petted the cat once it stopped hissing. I never was a big animal fan.
Serena pulled me into a room that was decorated with baseball
stuff. It must have been her brother's room. She walked over to a self and
picked up a figurine of sailor Moon.
"Shingo idolized Sailor Moon." Serena said. She started to cry.
"Why did I have to yell at him so much?" Serena calmed herself down and
started to take more things off the shelf.
"We're going to need some boxes." I said.
"There's a bunch in the garage." She said.
DING DONG, the door bell rang.
"Do you want me to get it?" I asked.
"No I'll get it, but will you come too."
"Sure. come on." I took her hand and we went down stairs. I felt so
bad for Serena. She was becoming afraid of her own home. AS we walked down
the steps Serena lost her balance and started to fall. I tried to help her
regain her balance but I lost my own in the process. We fell down the stairs
and landed with a 'THUD'.
"Ouch." I said rubbing the back of my head. I was flat on my back,
on the floor, and Serena was on top of me. She looked me in the eye and
blushed a very deep red. She tried to get up but just fell again.
"Sorry." Serena said. We finally managed to get untangled and we got
up. I stood behind the door once Serena opened it. Rei was there with two
other girls.
"Serena are you ok?" The tall, brown haired girl asked and gave
Serena a hug. "Yah. Lita I'm doing ok." Serena said.
"What was that loud noise we herd before you opened the door?" Rei
asked and walked inside.
"That, well, um, you see.... I..... um...... I fell down the stairs.
You know me always falling, right." Serena said and lead her friends to the
living room. I took that moment to sneak outside.
Once out side I went and got the boxes for Serena. I should be safe
to back inside now. I walked in the open front door and over herd some of
Serena's conversion.
"Well, I asked Andrew about finding me a job and Darien's been
helping me out too." Serena said.
"Darien!!!???!!! But I thought you two hated each other." Rei.
"Well he proved that's he's not the jerk that I thought he was."
Serena said.
Well at least now I'm not jerk. That's a good sign. I chose that
moment to make my entrance known.
"Hey Meatball head. Where do you want these boxes?" I asked.
"Um. Just put them there for know." Serena said.
"Hi Darien." Rei said. "Oh, hey Rei. You come to help out too?"
"Well I can't stay I just stopped by to see how Serena's holding
up." Rei said.
"Darien this is Ami and Lita." Serena introduced me to her other
friends. "Hi." I said to be nice.
"Serena I have to get going. Gramps needs my help at the temple."
Rei said. "See yah."
"Bye Rei." Serena and i said at once, with out realizing it.
"I have to get going too. I would stay but if I don't hurry I'll be
late for computer class. Talk to you later Serena." Ami said.
"Bye Ames." Serena and Lita said.
"Lita do you think you could give me a few cooking lesson, so I can
fend for myself better?" Serena asked.
"Sure. Why don't you come with me to Andrew's tomorrow and I'll
teach you both." Lita said.
"Ok. I'll see you then." Serena said. Lita said good bye and left.
Serena plopped back down onto the couch. She looked as if she was ready for
another crying spell.
"Serena you need to get your mind off of this for a while. There's a
costume ball at the university tonight. Would you like to go?" I asked.
"Well, I don't know......."
"Come on. You can't sit here moping around all week."
"But I don't have anything to wear."
"Don't worry about it. The Dance committee comes up with some
strange new twist every year, and this year they assigned costumes to
couples. I have my card all we have to do is go to the university and get them."
"Well.... Ok!" Serena said with a smile.
"Great I'll go get the costumes and bring your's back here."
I took off to go get the costumes. A half an hour later I was on my
way back to Serena's. The Lady who gave me the costumes had giggled when I
gave her my card. She wouldn't even let me see the outfits before she
wrapped them up. I bet Lindsey, a girl on the dance committee, set me up for
some joke when she gave me the card. Oh well I'll find out later.
I knocked on Serena's door and dropped off her costume.
"I have no clue what it is. The lady wouldn't show me. I'll pick you
up at seven ok." "Ok. I'll see you then." Serena said.
I headed back to my apartment. I got something to eat and got myself
cleaned up. Then I opened up my costume. In side the wrapping was a note
from Lindsey. It read: Hey Darien,
Jade and I still think that you look like Tuxedo Mask and tonight
you really will. Have fun cape boy!
Lindsey
:)
I looked at the costume. A tux, a top hat and a cape. There was even a
rose with it. Sometimes I think that Lindsey and her friend Jade are psychic
or at least psycho. Well If I'm Tux, of myself I guess I should say, that
means that Serena will be one of the scouts. But which one? Oh well I'll
find out in an hour.
Part 3
I had realized that Lindsey had forgotten to add a mask with my costume. So
I had to use my own. I got dressed, grabbed my keys, and headed for Serena's
I knocked on Serena's door, but there was no answer.
Then I heard her yell, "Come on in Darien! The doors open!"
I walked in and looked around. Serena was nowhere in sight. I took my hat
off and held it in my left hand with my mask. "Meow" Luna meowed.
I looked down at the feline and she looked back at me curiously.
Then she ran off. Strange cat.
"So how do I look?" Serena asked from the top of the steps.
She was wearing a metallic gold and silver sailor suit. The collar, skirt,
knee high boots, choker, and the trimming on the gloves were all gold. The
bows and trimming at the top of the boots were silver. She had diamond studs
in her ears and there was a matching diamond set in the tiara. She looked
like Sailor Moon after getting a fashion make over from Dr. Evil on "Austin
Powers". But she looked good in it.
"Great." Was all I could say. She started to come down the stairs
and that's when disaster struck. Some how, one of her boots got stuck and
she went flying. I drooped my hat and mask and dove to catch her.
"What a klutz." I teased after I caught her. She had her arms around my
neck. We started to lean closer together."MEOW!!!!!!!!!!!"
We looked down at luna. I swear that cat looked VERY angry with me. Luna you
EVIL BEAST!!!!!!!"You ready to go?" I asked Serena and set her down.
"Yeah! Let's go!" She said happily. I grabbed my hat and mask as
we headed out the door.
Once we arrived at the university I got out of the car and put on my hat and
mask.
"Now it's my turn. How do I look?" I asked Serena and turned to face her. I
swear ALL of the color drained from her face."You.......... you....
look.......you......you.......look...like......like....like.... ." Serena
babbled. "Like what?"
"Like......oh my god..........you look like........ like....... oh
my.......you ......look......""Like what? Who? Tell me." I teased.
"Like..... like..... like HIM!!!!!!!!!!""Him who?" I said acting dumb.
"HIM!!!!!!!! Tuxedo Mask!!!!!!!""Really?" I asked, trying to sound surprised.
"Yes.""Then I guess Lindsey gave me a good costume. Come on let's go join the
party. " I offered my arm to my young date. She took it and we walked in,
arm-in-arm.
Once inside, Serena looked around the room. Music was playing, couples were
dancing, friends were talking, and people were eating. We saw all kinds of
"famous' couples.Cleopatra and Mark Anthony.Batman and Cat Woman.
Superman and Wonder Woman.Bonnie and Clide.Danny and Sandy from Grease.
Beauty and the Beast.Mortisha and Gomez Adams.And many others.
Serena must have spotted the refreshment table because her eyes got all big
and she started to walk towards the food. I was about to go and warn her not
to drink the punch, because if I knew Jade it was most likely spiked. Then I
heard my name, or rather an unwanted nickname, that was originally give to
me by that hermaphrodite, Zoicite."Hey Cape boy! What's up?" Lindsey asked.
"Oh, hi Linds." I said slightly worried about Serena getting drunk and
making an ass of herself. "So where's your date?"
"Ahhhhh, that jerk had to work so I'm stuck being DJ and Judge.
Speaking of which I need to make a few announcements. Have fun." Lindsey
said and walked off. I ran over to Serena and took away her freshly poured
cup of punch.
"Ah ah ah, meatball head. We don't need you getting drunk now." I said.
"What are you taking about? Give that back. I'm thirsty."
"Serena you don't want this. It's full of vodka and who knows what else." I
said and dumped the punch out, but not back into the bowl. That's just
grosse. I saw Lindsey up on a platform with a microphone.
"Hey everybody!" Lindsey said. "Are you all having fun? Good. Well the dance
contest will be started in a few moments. So couples get your butts out on
this floor. That means you too Darien. I'm letting you get out of this Cape
boy.""Very Funny Linds." I yelled at her.
"I thought it was." Lindsey continued. "The contest will keep going on until
only one couple is left on the dance floor. Remember, if I touch your
shoulder, the you and your partner are out of the contest. Ok let's get this
started."
"Come on Darien!" Serena said and pulled me on to the dance floor. Shania
Twian's "Whatever you do! Don't" started to play.*DEEP IN DENIALVILLE
*TRYIN' TA FIGHT THE WAY I FEEL(I smile at Serena)*I GO JELLO WHEN YOU SMILE
(Serena blushes)*I START BLUSIN' - MY HEAD RUSHIN'*IF YOU STAND TO CLOSE TO ME
*I MIGHT MELT DOWN FROM THE HEAT(I look at Serena)
*IF YA' LOOK MY WAY ONE MORE TIME
(Serena looks around the room. She seams nervus)
*I'M GONNA GO OUT OF MY MIND*WHAEVER YOU DO...*DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT
*DON'T GO AND GET ME STARTED*DON'T YOU JUST DRIVE ME CRAZY!
*DON'T DO THAT TO ME BABY!*YOU STOP ME IN MY TRACKS*MY HEART PUMPIN' TO THE MAX
*I'M SUCH I SUCKER FOR YOUR EYES*THEY PERMANENTLY PARALYZE*WHATEVER YOU DO ...
*DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT*DON'T GO AND GET ME STARTED
*DON'T YOU JUST DRIVE ME CRAZY!*DON'T DO THAT TO ME BABY!
*YOU GOT MY HEART UNDER ATTACK*YOU GIVE ME SHIVERS DOWN MY BACK
*DO YOU HAVE TO WALK THE WAY YOU DO?*I GET WEAK JUST WATCHIN' YOU
*WHATEVER YOU DO...*DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT*DON'T GO AND GET ME STARTED
*DON'T YOU JUST DRIVE ME CRAZY!*DON'T DO THAT TO ME BABY!
*DON'T DO THAT - DON'T DO THAT
The music ended and Lindsey walked over to us and stole my hat. She placed
it on her own head. It went well with her black cat out fit.
"Hey cape boy. It's not right for a gentleman to be wearing a hat indoors."
Lindsey said."Oh really. Well thanks for telling me." I said sarcastically.
"Who's your date? I've never seen her around the university."
"This is Serena Tsukino. Serena this is Lindsey, she's a pain and in my
drama class.""Nice to meet you." Serena said.
"You must be really tolerant to deal with Cape boy hear." Lindsey teased.
"Yeah, he's helping me out." Serena looked like she was about to cry.
"Way to go Linds. Now Meatball head's gonna cry." I said.
"What'd I say!?!?!" Lindsey asked confused.
"Come on Serena. Cheer up. Let's win this thing."
The next song started to play, "From this moment on", Lindsey went back to
work and Serena and I started to dance again.*FROM THIS MOMENT LIFE HAS BEGUN
*FROM THIS MOMENT YOU ARE THE ONE*RIGHT BESIDE YOU IS WHERE I BELONG
*FROM THIS MOMENT ON
(Serena rested her head on my shoulder and I held her a little tighter.)
*FROM THIS MOMENT I HAVE BEEN BLESSED*I LIVE ONLY FOR YOUR HAPPINESS
*AND FOR YOUR LOVE I'D GIVE MY LAST BREATH*FROM THIS MOMENT ON
( For once in my life everything seamed right)
*I GIVE MY HAND TO YOU WITH ALL MY HEART
*CAN'T WAIT TO LIVE MY LIFE WITH YOU, CAN'T WAIT TO START
*YOU AND I WILL NEVER BE APART*MY DREAMS CAME TRUE BECAUSE OF YOU
*FROM THIS MOMENT AS LONG AS I LIVE*I WILL LOVE YOU, I PROMISE YOU THIS
*THERE'S NOTHING I WOULDN'T GIVE*FROM THIS MOMENT ON
*YOU'RE THE REASON I BELIEVE IN LOVE
*AND YOU'RE THE ANSWER TO MY PRAYERS, FROM UP ABOVE
*ALL WE NEED IS JUST THE TWO OF US*MY DREAMS CAME TRUE BECAUSE OF YOU
*FROM THIS MOMENT AS LONG AS I LIVE*I WILL LOVE YOU, I PROMISE YOU THIS
*THERE'S NOTHING I WOULDN'T GIVE*FROM THIS MOMENT
*I WILL LOVE YOU AS LONG AS I LIVE*FROM THIS MOMENT ON
The song ended, but Serena and I just stood there, in the center of the
dance floor, holding each other. Then the entire room burst in to cheers and
applause. I opened my eyes and saw the entire student body looking at me and
Serena. We were the only one's left on the dance floor. We had won!
Lindsey walked up to us. I do believe that I saw a tear of happiness in her
eye. She handed us our prizes. We each go $50.
"You and Serena make a great couple. A cute one too." She whispered into my
ear and then walked off.
Serena had vanished, most likely eating now, so I got into a conversation
with a few class mates. A few moments later I heard a bunch of laughter.
Over in one corner was a large circle of guys. I walked over and saw SERENA
in the center of the circle!!!!! She was babbling about Jell-o and
chemistry. I made my way over to her.
"Serena I thought I told you not to drink any punch." I said.
"I didn't. Heeheeheehee. I just ate a bunch of those funny tasting chocolate
cubes. Heeheeheeeheee." Serena giggled. I went over and ate one of remaining
chocolates. Someone had injected them with alcohol. I went back over to Serena.
"How many of them did you eat?"
"About....... heeheeeheehee ........ um......heeheeeheee............. 20."
"Great. Now you're drunk off your ass. Come on time to get you home."
"Ok, Hunk. Heeheeheeehe ee."
I took her hand and started to walk towards the door when Serena decided to
sit down.
"Come on Serena." I said and picked her up. "Say good bye to your new fan club."
"Bye bye!" Serena said and waved over my shoulder.
Part 4
Once I got Serena in the car and buckled up, (that took about 10 minutes,
she wouldn't stop squirming around!!!) I drove her home. She fell asleep
about a block before her house. So once we were at her house I got out and
opened the door to her house. I kicked the door shut and carried her up to
her room. Luna was in the middle of the bed. She saw me and moved. I put
Serena down on her bed. She looked so peaceful. She looked ALOT like sailor
moon.
Don't be silly Dar, you're imagining things again. Serena could NEVER by
Sailor Moon. Or could she? Oh well. I looked at Serena, sleeping in her
costume. I'd get it from her n the morning. I saw the boots. She had danced
in them. I bet her feet were killing her. I gently took the boots off of her
feet and set them, on the floor, next to her bed. I took her Tiara off too.
I don't knw why, but it looked like it might be painful to sleep on. I set
it on her desk. And what do I find there? The locket that I told Sailor Moon
to keep the other day. Ah that was a great day.
I was forced to pose for a picture with my meatball head. That was when I
truly relized that I loved her. It was great. I'll have to remember to buy a
copy of it from Peggy.
But Where did Serena get it. Is she friends with Sailor Moon, or is
she............ No she could be. Right?
I set the locket down and put a blanket over Serena to keep her warm. I
hated to leave but I have classes in the morning. She'd be ok. But just
incase I left a note for her. Serena,
I had to got get some sleep. I hope you had fun at the party. You
may have a killer head ake in the morning, just take some asprin. If you don't
remember what happened I'll explain tommorrow afternoon. I'll come over
after work, about 5:30 or so. If you need anything call me. 913-8318.
Darien
I put the note on her desk and headed home. I went in my appartment and
changed for bed. I was out before my head hit the pillow, and that rarly
happened.
PART 5
RING RING RING RING RING
It was two a.m. and my phone was ringing. I crawled out of bed and answered
it. "Hello" I said with a yawn.
"Darien?" a scared and yet familiar voice said.
"SERENA!!!!!! is that you?" I asked surprised and worried.
"Yes, I'm sorry to cal so late or early, whichever, but this may sound
silly to you, but I just had a terrible nightmare, and it TOO quiet here, I
mean a creepy kinda quiet. And anyways, I didn't know who else to call, and
I don't wanna sound like a baby or anything but could you
ppppppppppppppppppllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllleeee eeeeeeeeeeeeea
aaaaaaaaaaaaasssssssss
seeeeeeeee come over and keep me company???? PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Serena
blurted out.
"Serena calm down. Sure I'll come over. Just give me twenty minutes and
I'll be over." "Thank you sooooooooo much Darien."
"Your welcome. I'll see you in a little while." "OK, Bye" "Bye"
I jumped in the shower and got cleaned up. Then I put on my favorite outfit,
Gray slacks, black turtle-neck, and my green blazer. I grabbed my things for
my morning classes and was out the door. I put my books in the carrier of my
motorcycle and took off.
Serena opened the door and let me inside. The second the door shut I found
Serena locked around my waist and her head on my chest. My heart started to
race. I wrapped my arm around the frightened girl and returned her welcoming
hug. She had changed out of the costume and into a pair of pink PJs. She had
matching bows on her meatballs and half way down her pigtails. She looked so
cute and innocent. It seemed like we stood there for hours, but it had
really only been a few seconds. We let go of each other and Serena blush a
little. I took off my blazer and my shoes and replaced them with my slippers
that I had brought along. Serena started to laugh as I put them on.
"What?" I asked.
"Heeeheee I just never pictured you wearing purple slippers with masks on
them..........." Serena trailed off and looked like she was in deep thought.
I didn't say anything to her about it.
"Now why don't we got sit down and you can tell me about your nightmare." I
finally said. We went and sat on the couch.
"Well it started out with the car crash. I saw a witch in a purple gown and
she had flaming red hair. She was the one who killed my family. then she
went after my friends and well this um this guy I kinda like." Serena
blushed but continued. "And she killed them too. The last thing I saw was
the guys skin melting off. Pretty silly isn't it."
"No. not at all meatball head. You just really care for your friends and
that guy. That's all. And you're worried that you'll be left all alone in
the world."
"Yeah I guess you're right, but this isn't the first time I've had the
dream. I'd hate being alone. But I do still have the girls, Andrew, and you."
"I have an idea that might help you out some." "What?"
"Well when I was at the orphanage, I think I was about 13 or so, one of the
ladies there saw that I was very worried about something. She sang me a song
that her brother had written for a movie. It gave me some very good advice."
"Will you sing it?" "Well.... I'll try if you want. I'm not very good."
"Oh come on. Please." "OK. Here goes nothing."WHEN I'M WORRIED
AND I CAN'T SLEEPI COUNT MY BLESSINGSINSTEAD OF SHEEPAND I FALL ASLEEP
COUNING MY BLESSINGSWHEN MY BANK ROLL'SGETTIN' SMALLI THINK OF WHEN
I HAD NONE AT ALLAND I FALL ASLEEPCOUNTING MY BLESSINGSWHEN YOUR WORRIED
AND YOU CAN'T SLEEPJUST COUNT YOUR BLESSINGSINSTEAD OF SHEEP
AND YOU'LL FALL ASLEPCOUNTING YOUR BLESSINGS
Serena got a huge smile on her face.
"You're really good Darien!!!!" She squealed. "No I'm not."
"Yes you are. Don't put yourself down. You're good."
"Well I guess I'll take your word on it. Now why don't you try to get some
rest. I need to sleep too you know." I joked. "Plus you really need to get
your strength back. All of the crying you've been doing has to have worn you
out." "OK, I'll try. Maybe some TV will do the trick"
Serena turned on the TV and flipped up to MTV. What happened next is what
surprised me. Serena pulled her legs up on the couch and then laid her head
on my shoulder. I really hadn't expected it and I nearly jumped when she
did. As we sat there I wondered who the guy in her dream was. Could it have
been me? Yeah right, get a life Darien. But then again she did call ME to
come over and save her from her nightmare, and she IS leaning on my shoulder
at this very minute. Hey! I've got a chance. Don't I?
The next thing I know Serena's asleep next to me. She looks so peaceful.
Then Aerosith's "I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing" came on. I decided to listen to
it, before I turned off the TV.I COULD STAY AWAKE JUST TO HEAR YOU BREATHING
WATCH YOU SMILE WHILE YOU ARE SLEEPINGWHILE YOU'RE FAR AWAY AND DREAMING
I COULD SPEND MY LIFE IN THIS SWEET SURRENDER
I COULD STAY LOST IN THEI MOMENT FOREVER
EVERY MOMENT SPENT WITH YOU IS A MOMENT I TREASUREDON'T WANNA CLOSE MY EYES
DON'T WANNA FALL ASLEEP'COZ I'D MISS YOU BABYAND I DON'T WANNA MISS A THING
'COZ EVEN WHEN I DREAM OF YOUTHE SWEETEST DREAM WOULD NEVER DO
I'D STILL MISS YOU BABYAND I DON'T WANNA MISS A THINGLAYING CLOSE TO YOU
FEELING YOUR HEART BEATINGAND I'M WONDERING WHAT YOU'RE DREAMING
WONDERING IF IT'S ME YOU'RE SEEINGTHEN I KISS YOUR EYES
AND THANK GOD WE'RE TOGETHERI JUST WANT TO STAY WITH YOU IN THIS MOMENT FOREVER
FOREVER AND EVERDON'T WANNA CLOSE MY EYESDON'T WANNA FALL ASLEEP
'COZ I'D MISS YOU BABYAND I DON'T WANNA MISS A THING
'COZ EVEN WHEN I DREAM OF YOUTHE SWEETEST DREAM WOULD NEVER DO
I'D STILL MISS YOU BABYAND I DON'T WANNA MISS A THING
I DON'T WANNA MISS ONE SMILEI DON'T WANNA MISS ONE KISSI JUST WANNA BE WITH YOU
RIGHT HERE WITH YOU JUST LIKE THISI JUST WANNA HOLD YOU CLOSE
FEEL YOUR HEART SO CLOSE TO MINE
AND JUST TO STAY HERE IN THIS MOMENT FOR ALL THE REST OF TIMEBABY, BABY
DON'T WANNA CLOSE MY EYESDON'T WANNA FALL ASLEEP'COZ I'D MISS YOU BABY
AND I DON'T WANNA MISS A THING'COZ EVEN WHEN I DREAM OF YOU
THE SWEETEST DREAM WOULD NEVER DOI'D STILL MISS YOU BABY
AND I DON'T WANNA MISS A THING
Once the video ended I turned off the TV. I was beat. "Meow."
It was Luna and for once she didn't have that accusing look in her eyes.
"Shh, quiet Luna. Serena's trying to sleep. Now if you don't mind I'd like
to get some too. Serena doesn't have to got to school 'cause of the
accident, but I've got a class at 8:00 a.m. So I want to get some sleep. Now
be a good kitty. Night Luna."
I got comfortable and fell asleep. My usual dream of my princess woke me up
a two hours later. Gasping for breath, I tried to sit up, but I couldn't.
Why? Because Serena was locked around my waist, with her head on my chest,
as if I was a giant teddy bear. She looked so relaxed. I got comfortable
again and fell asleep.
I could feel the sunlight on my face and the slight pressure that had been
on my chest all night was gone. I also had the feeling that I was being
watched. I slowly opened my eyes and saw Serena's smiling face leaning over
the back of the couch. "Good morning meatball head. You sleep well?"
"Yes. After you came over that is. And stop calling me Meatball head."
"Old habits die hard. How long have you been up?" "About ten minutes."
"What time is it any ways?" I sat up and ran my hand through my hair.
"Um... it's about 9:00. Wow!!!! I'm up early. That's a first."
"SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!" I bolted off the couch and over to a near by mirror. I
combed my hair out with my hands and grabbed my blazer. "My class started
over an hour ago." I pulled on my shoes. "I gotta go. I'll see you this
afternoon." and without thinking about it I kissed Serena good bye as I ran
out the door. I didn't realize it until I saw one of her neighbors giving me
a dirty look. I got on my motorcycle and looked over my shoulder at Serena.
She was standing in the doorway touching her lips with her fingers. Damn she
looks cut. SHUT UP DARIEN!!!!!! You don't have time for that, you're late.
MOVE IT!!!!! My drama teacher's gonna be steamed.
fifteen minutes later I ran into the auditorium to find my class mates hard
at work on sets, costumes and lines for the play that we are to put on in a
few weeks. I set my things down and some one tapped me on the shoulder. I
turned around and saw Linds.
"So Darien Chiba is human after all." Lindsey joked.
"Very funny Linds. What did I miss?"
"Not much. Mr. M's just got us doing the usual. What happened to you any
ways? You look like you just rolled out of bed." "Or a couch." I mumbled.
"What?" "Nothing. How are things coming Miss director?"
"Great, but the princess's understudy moved yesterday. I need to find a
replacement ASAP." "OK anything else?"
"Yeah your costume's done. Come on." Linds dragged me over to the dressing
rooms and handed me my costume. "Well go try it on. We don't have all day
cape boy." She laughed. "Will you stop calling me that." "Why should I?"
"You're starting to sound like Zoicite." "Who?"
"Never mind." I went into a dressing room and tried on my princes costume.
It consisted of black pants, a powered blue shirt, a black and gold chest
plate, knee high boots, and a black cape with red lining. There was also a
sward to hang from the belt. I looked in the mirror. For some strange reason
it felt as though I'd worn the outfit before. I walked out of the dressing
room and was meet by Linds and Jade.
"Lookin' sharp capeboy." Jade said and went back to work.
"She's right Darien, but I think you looked better in the tux." Linds said.
"What I'm I, the personal Ken Doll of Lindsey and Jade?"
"Calm down some. What's gotten into you? You're never this demanding."
"I don't know, maybe it's the costume or that I was late. There's been
allot going on and yesterday was VERY long day."
"Oh well, lets just leave it at that. We need to find a new understudy for
the princess and I'm not doing it. I'm just the director."
"Does she have to got to the university?"
I don't see why. We just need a replacement. She can be in middle school
for all I care."
"I may be able to fill the roll. I know a girl who could really use a
change of pace and this just may be it." "Who?"
"Well I was thinking of asking.........." WHO???"
"Now who's getting demanding?" "Baka!!!! Now tell me who!!!"
"OK, OK. Don't get your feathers in a knot. It's Serena."
"Oh." Linds said mischievously. "Oh. What?"
"I get it. You REALLY like Serena, huh. What grade is she in? I know she's
allot younger than you. About four years, so she's in ninth. Right?"
"Linds your one in a million." "Thanks." "How did you find out?"
"It's not hard to see you're nuts about her Dar. I saw that at the dance. I
say it you really love her go for it. Age doesn't matter. And I know you
wouldn't try any thing funny, you're too nice a guy."
"Linds, you're taking a psychology class aren't you."
"Yep. I'm learning all kinds of ways to mess with people's heads. You and
Jade are my dummies. Heck I've been giving advise to Jade since we were in
seventh grade. I didn't mess her life up. So I shouldn't mess yours up either."
"One in a million." I muttered and went to practice my lines.
The rest of the day went smoothly and I got off work at 6:00. I was going
to head over to Serena's but I remembered that she had a cooking lesson with
Lita at Andrew's. So I went and got some dinner. Just as I was finishing my
coffee it struck. That familiar surge of pain I get every time Sailor Moon
goes into battle. There was a monster some where in the city and most likely
another crystal. I paid for my meal and left. I transformed in a near by
alley and I let my intuitions lead me to Sailor Moon.
My life is so confusing. I think I'm in love with three girls. My
mysterious Princess, my warrior Sailor Moon, and my innocent Serena. Great!
I'm not a two timer. I'm a three timer!!!. Well maybe I'm only a two time,
but that's only if Serena really is Sailor Moon as I suspect.
I realize that I'm at the school of Biology, where Andrew's girl friend
Rita works. I see Andrew knocked out on the ground and Rita's no where in
sight. Sailor Moon and Sailor Jupiter are fighting a green skinned monster
with flaming red hair, who's dressed like a slut. And hovering in the air is
Zoicite. She's got the fifth crystal, a blue one, in her hands. I throw a
rose at her wrist and she droops the crystal. It lands on the ground next to
my rose. "Who did that?" Zoicite growled.
"I'm not letting you get that crystal."
"Oh really. We'll see about that cape boy. ZOI!!!!!!"
I dodged her attack and started my own. I saw Mars and Mercury arrive to
help Moon and Jupiter. They beet the monster and Moon healed it. It turned
out to be Rita of all people. Then Zoicite stopped attacking me.
"I'm no match for the great Tuxedo Mask." She aid.
I started to bend down to get the crystal, when a blast of flower petals
flew in my face. I heard Zoicite laughing.
"Hahahahahaha The Great Tuxedo Mask done in by his own ego!!!!!
Hahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!" Then she vanished with the crystal.
I saw Rita run to Andrew, who was on his feet again, and the scouts
leaving. I decided to make my exit too and check on Serena.
By: Sailor Staria
Part 1
I don't know how to explain this, but lately I haven't been able to
get her out of my mind. Yes that cute, beautiful, klutzy, energetic, blond,
meatball headed, Serena has invaded my mind. I hate to admit it but i think
I'm in love. Yes as Andrew would say, 'Mighty Darien has finally fallen for
someone'.
I must have it bad, because I have been standing here, outside the
arcade, for an hour now and she doesn't even get out of school of another
fifteen minutes! I know she'll be here at exactly 3:20, as usual, to bug
Andrew. Just like she does every day.
I just have one small problem. She hates me. And I'm not using the
statement lightly. She totally despises me! Of coarse I don't help matters
by calling her meatball head. I can't help it, old habits die hard. Also I
feel as if I'm betraying my princess. The girl that I know nothing about and
yet I feel as though i've met her. She's the one who holds the key of my
true identity. That's why I must gather the rainbow crystals at all costs.
Serena you've got me so confused!! Here comes Andrew. I wonder what he
wants.
"Hi Darien." Andrew said.
"Hey Andrew. What's up?" I said.
"Not much, but why have you been standing out here for over an
hour?"
"I'm kinda waiting for someone."
"Oh really." Andrew said in a sly voice. "Who?"
Really Andrew pries into m life too much. Sure he's my best friend,
but still. Just as he said that she came walking around the corner and fell
flat on her face. I had to laugh, so that Andrew wouldn't figure out that it
was her who had me all wako.
"Way to go meatball head." I said.
"Oh, shut up Darien." Serena yelled.
I could see that she had been crying and it wasn't from falling. It
must have been what made her fall in the first place.
"What's wrong Serena?" Andrew asked.
"Andrew do you know where I can get a job?" Serena asked.
A JOB!!!! Why would serena need a job? She gets money from her mom
every week and her dad has a really good paying job. Why would she need one?
"Why do you need a job?" Andrew asked.
That's when she broke down. She started to sob, but it wasn't her
usual 'You're_so_mean' sob. This was a sad and frightened sob. I just wanted
to go to her and take away all of her fears and sadness. Andrew looked at me
for help. He wasn't sure of what to do. Serena was leaning against him
crying her eyes out. I felt a surge of jealousy shoot through me. I wished
that she was crying on me,not him.
I walked over and placed my hand on her shoulder. That surprised her
and Andrew. She looked at me with her tear fille eyes.
"Serena, how about you, me, and Andrew all go get a sunday and you
can tell us what's wrong. My treat." I said.
She hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded her head in
agreement.
We all went to the cafe next to the arcade and I got Serena an
chocolate sunday. Andrew and I just had coffee. Serena picked at her ice
cream. Something was really wrong.
"So what's up? What's got you so bummed out?" Andrew asked.
That started the water works all over again. Way to go Andrew, make
her cry more. I can't stand seeing her cry. I got up from my seat next to
Andrew and sat down next to my crying angle. Andrew gave me a strange look.
Serena had placed her head on table to quite the noise she was making. I
lifted her face and smiled.
"Come on Serena, you can tell us. We've helped you out before,
remember, with you're friend." I said.
Serena sniffled a little and wiped away a few tears.
"Well..... I just found out..... that......" Serena was about to cry
some more. "There was a .....big ....car .....accident ...and ...and ..."
She started to cry again.
I started to put a few things together in my mind. Serena needs a
job and a big car crash. Oh my!
"Serena, I'm so sorry! Your parents were in the crash weren't they."
I said. Serena nodded and cried even harder.
Andrew was shocked. Serena calmed down a little and told us more.
"Mom, dad, and Shingo were all killed. I only have enough money to
last me a couple of months and that's only if I only pay the bills and buy
food. My schooling for this year is payed for and my parent payed to final
payment on the house last year. What I'm I gonna do?!?!?" Serena started to
cry.
She's only fourteen. She shouldn't have to worry about all of that.
"Serena I'll see if I can find you a job. Maybe one at the arcade.
But if I don't get back to work I won't have a job. I'm really sorry about
what happened. I'll talk to you later. Bye." Andrew said and walked off.
Once he was gone I hugged Serena, she was still crying. She stopped when I
hugged her. I let go and she looked up at me, her beautiful blue eyes full
of tears.
"Want to go for a walk?" I asked.
"Why are you being so nice to me? Is it out of pity?"
"No, it's not out of pity. It's just that... well come with me and
I'll tell you."
"Alright."
I payed the bill and we headed for the park. I loved being with
Serena.
"Meatball head I know what you're going through."
"How could you? Your family didn't just die!" Her voice was full of
hate. Hate for me I bet.
"No, they died when I was very young. I was orphaned in a terrible
car crash. Because of it I don't even know if Darien is my real name or who
my parents were. I grew up alone, with no family, in an orphanage. You were
lucky to at least know your family. I don't like seeing you sad Serena. It's
just not you. I want to help you out if I can and if you will let me."
We stopped in the rose gardens and Serena looked at me. I couldn't
think of what to say. In her eyes I could see confusion, sadness, fear, and
could that be a slight hint of love. Love for me? I couldn't stand it any
longer. There was no one near us. So I leaned down and kissed her. She
seamed shocked, which I don't blame her, because i gave her no warning. I
broke the kiss and saw a slight hint of pink flow to her checks.
"Now how can I help you out, Serena?"
Part 2
"Now what can I do to help you out?" I asked serena.
She looked at the ground, obviously thinking of what to say.
"Darien," She started. "Yes."
"I'm scared. Really scared. I don't know what I'm going to do!"
Serena started to cry. I Held her in my arms as she cried. I rocked her like
a small child, trying to calm her down.
"How about I give you a ride home." I said.
"OK." She said weakly. We walked back to me car, which was parked
near the arcade. I opened the door for her. Serena got in and put her seat
belt on. I did the same and started the car. I headed down the street and
then realized, I didn't know where Serena lived!
"Um,mind telling me where you live." I said.
Serena giggled, and I saw the first smile out of her all day.
"Turn up here." She said.
We reached her house and Serena invited me in. It was a nice sized
house. Serena gave me a quick tour. The house had four bedrooms. Serena's,
her parents, her brothers, and a guest room. We went back to the living room
and sat down. The rooms had given me an idea.
"Serena why don't you rent out the extra rooms. Like a boarding
house or something along those lines." I suggested.
Her face lit up like a christmas tree.
"That's a great idea. Then I wouldn't have to live alone either!"
She hugged me, "Thanks for the idea." She released her hug. Then her face
fell, "But who would rent a room from a fourteen year old girl?"
"I would." I said. "I want to help you out Serena. I'll help you
find boardies and if you will allow me to, I'll rent one from you myself."
Serena was quite for a while.
"Well, ok." She said giving me one of her heart melting smiles. "It
will be nice to have a friend staying in the same house. But I have to warn
you can't cook very well. Maybe Lita could give me some lessons."
"Ok, well how about I help you sort out all of your families
things. You'll never get it done by yourself. Besides you might need the
help letting go of some things." I said.
"Thanks. I might need to have a yard sale too." Serena's face fell.
I sat down net to the sad girl and held her hand.
"Everything will work out fine Serena. Come on, no time like the
present to face your fears."
"I hope so. Come on." Serena led the way up stairs. As we pasted
her room I herd a voice.
"Serena is that you?" a Female's voice said. It sounded very low to
the ground. All I saw, when I looked, was a black cat with a crescent moon
on it's forehead. A CRESCENT MOON!!!!! That looks like the cat that's always
with Sailor Moon. The cat saw me and hissed.
"Luna be nice. Darien's a friend." Serena said.
Yes, but I wish I was more than just a friend.
"Darien this s my cat Luna."
I petted the cat once it stopped hissing. I never was a big animal fan.
Serena pulled me into a room that was decorated with baseball
stuff. It must have been her brother's room. She walked over to a self and
picked up a figurine of sailor Moon.
"Shingo idolized Sailor Moon." Serena said. She started to cry.
"Why did I have to yell at him so much?" Serena calmed herself down and
started to take more things off the shelf.
"We're going to need some boxes." I said.
"There's a bunch in the garage." She said.
DING DONG, the door bell rang.
"Do you want me to get it?" I asked.
"No I'll get it, but will you come too."
"Sure. come on." I took her hand and we went down stairs. I felt so
bad for Serena. She was becoming afraid of her own home. AS we walked down
the steps Serena lost her balance and started to fall. I tried to help her
regain her balance but I lost my own in the process. We fell down the stairs
and landed with a 'THUD'.
"Ouch." I said rubbing the back of my head. I was flat on my back,
on the floor, and Serena was on top of me. She looked me in the eye and
blushed a very deep red. She tried to get up but just fell again.
"Sorry." Serena said. We finally managed to get untangled and we got
up. I stood behind the door once Serena opened it. Rei was there with two
other girls.
"Serena are you ok?" The tall, brown haired girl asked and gave
Serena a hug. "Yah. Lita I'm doing ok." Serena said.
"What was that loud noise we herd before you opened the door?" Rei
asked and walked inside.
"That, well, um, you see.... I..... um...... I fell down the stairs.
You know me always falling, right." Serena said and lead her friends to the
living room. I took that moment to sneak outside.
Once out side I went and got the boxes for Serena. I should be safe
to back inside now. I walked in the open front door and over herd some of
Serena's conversion.
"Well, I asked Andrew about finding me a job and Darien's been
helping me out too." Serena said.
"Darien!!!???!!! But I thought you two hated each other." Rei.
"Well he proved that's he's not the jerk that I thought he was."
Serena said.
Well at least now I'm not jerk. That's a good sign. I chose that
moment to make my entrance known.
"Hey Meatball head. Where do you want these boxes?" I asked.
"Um. Just put them there for know." Serena said.
"Hi Darien." Rei said. "Oh, hey Rei. You come to help out too?"
"Well I can't stay I just stopped by to see how Serena's holding
up." Rei said.
"Darien this is Ami and Lita." Serena introduced me to her other
friends. "Hi." I said to be nice.
"Serena I have to get going. Gramps needs my help at the temple."
Rei said. "See yah."
"Bye Rei." Serena and i said at once, with out realizing it.
"I have to get going too. I would stay but if I don't hurry I'll be
late for computer class. Talk to you later Serena." Ami said.
"Bye Ames." Serena and Lita said.
"Lita do you think you could give me a few cooking lesson, so I can
fend for myself better?" Serena asked.
"Sure. Why don't you come with me to Andrew's tomorrow and I'll
teach you both." Lita said.
"Ok. I'll see you then." Serena said. Lita said good bye and left.
Serena plopped back down onto the couch. She looked as if she was ready for
another crying spell.
"Serena you need to get your mind off of this for a while. There's a
costume ball at the university tonight. Would you like to go?" I asked.
"Well, I don't know......."
"Come on. You can't sit here moping around all week."
"But I don't have anything to wear."
"Don't worry about it. The Dance committee comes up with some
strange new twist every year, and this year they assigned costumes to
couples. I have my card all we have to do is go to the university and get them."
"Well.... Ok!" Serena said with a smile.
"Great I'll go get the costumes and bring your's back here."
I took off to go get the costumes. A half an hour later I was on my
way back to Serena's. The Lady who gave me the costumes had giggled when I
gave her my card. She wouldn't even let me see the outfits before she
wrapped them up. I bet Lindsey, a girl on the dance committee, set me up for
some joke when she gave me the card. Oh well I'll find out later.
I knocked on Serena's door and dropped off her costume.
"I have no clue what it is. The lady wouldn't show me. I'll pick you
up at seven ok." "Ok. I'll see you then." Serena said.
I headed back to my apartment. I got something to eat and got myself
cleaned up. Then I opened up my costume. In side the wrapping was a note
from Lindsey. It read: Hey Darien,
Jade and I still think that you look like Tuxedo Mask and tonight
you really will. Have fun cape boy!
Lindsey
:)
I looked at the costume. A tux, a top hat and a cape. There was even a
rose with it. Sometimes I think that Lindsey and her friend Jade are psychic
or at least psycho. Well If I'm Tux, of myself I guess I should say, that
means that Serena will be one of the scouts. But which one? Oh well I'll
find out in an hour.
Part 3
I had realized that Lindsey had forgotten to add a mask with my costume. So
I had to use my own. I got dressed, grabbed my keys, and headed for Serena's
I knocked on Serena's door, but there was no answer.
Then I heard her yell, "Come on in Darien! The doors open!"
I walked in and looked around. Serena was nowhere in sight. I took my hat
off and held it in my left hand with my mask. "Meow" Luna meowed.
I looked down at the feline and she looked back at me curiously.
Then she ran off. Strange cat.
"So how do I look?" Serena asked from the top of the steps.
She was wearing a metallic gold and silver sailor suit. The collar, skirt,
knee high boots, choker, and the trimming on the gloves were all gold. The
bows and trimming at the top of the boots were silver. She had diamond studs
in her ears and there was a matching diamond set in the tiara. She looked
like Sailor Moon after getting a fashion make over from Dr. Evil on "Austin
Powers". But she looked good in it.
"Great." Was all I could say. She started to come down the stairs
and that's when disaster struck. Some how, one of her boots got stuck and
she went flying. I drooped my hat and mask and dove to catch her.
"What a klutz." I teased after I caught her. She had her arms around my
neck. We started to lean closer together."MEOW!!!!!!!!!!!"
We looked down at luna. I swear that cat looked VERY angry with me. Luna you
EVIL BEAST!!!!!!!"You ready to go?" I asked Serena and set her down.
"Yeah! Let's go!" She said happily. I grabbed my hat and mask as
we headed out the door.
Once we arrived at the university I got out of the car and put on my hat and
mask.
"Now it's my turn. How do I look?" I asked Serena and turned to face her. I
swear ALL of the color drained from her face."You.......... you....
look.......you......you.......look...like......like....like.... ." Serena
babbled. "Like what?"
"Like......oh my god..........you look like........ like....... oh
my.......you ......look......""Like what? Who? Tell me." I teased.
"Like..... like..... like HIM!!!!!!!!!!""Him who?" I said acting dumb.
"HIM!!!!!!!! Tuxedo Mask!!!!!!!""Really?" I asked, trying to sound surprised.
"Yes.""Then I guess Lindsey gave me a good costume. Come on let's go join the
party. " I offered my arm to my young date. She took it and we walked in,
arm-in-arm.
Once inside, Serena looked around the room. Music was playing, couples were
dancing, friends were talking, and people were eating. We saw all kinds of
"famous' couples.Cleopatra and Mark Anthony.Batman and Cat Woman.
Superman and Wonder Woman.Bonnie and Clide.Danny and Sandy from Grease.
Beauty and the Beast.Mortisha and Gomez Adams.And many others.
Serena must have spotted the refreshment table because her eyes got all big
and she started to walk towards the food. I was about to go and warn her not
to drink the punch, because if I knew Jade it was most likely spiked. Then I
heard my name, or rather an unwanted nickname, that was originally give to
me by that hermaphrodite, Zoicite."Hey Cape boy! What's up?" Lindsey asked.
"Oh, hi Linds." I said slightly worried about Serena getting drunk and
making an ass of herself. "So where's your date?"
"Ahhhhh, that jerk had to work so I'm stuck being DJ and Judge.
Speaking of which I need to make a few announcements. Have fun." Lindsey
said and walked off. I ran over to Serena and took away her freshly poured
cup of punch.
"Ah ah ah, meatball head. We don't need you getting drunk now." I said.
"What are you taking about? Give that back. I'm thirsty."
"Serena you don't want this. It's full of vodka and who knows what else." I
said and dumped the punch out, but not back into the bowl. That's just
grosse. I saw Lindsey up on a platform with a microphone.
"Hey everybody!" Lindsey said. "Are you all having fun? Good. Well the dance
contest will be started in a few moments. So couples get your butts out on
this floor. That means you too Darien. I'm letting you get out of this Cape
boy.""Very Funny Linds." I yelled at her.
"I thought it was." Lindsey continued. "The contest will keep going on until
only one couple is left on the dance floor. Remember, if I touch your
shoulder, the you and your partner are out of the contest. Ok let's get this
started."
"Come on Darien!" Serena said and pulled me on to the dance floor. Shania
Twian's "Whatever you do! Don't" started to play.*DEEP IN DENIALVILLE
*TRYIN' TA FIGHT THE WAY I FEEL(I smile at Serena)*I GO JELLO WHEN YOU SMILE
(Serena blushes)*I START BLUSIN' - MY HEAD RUSHIN'*IF YOU STAND TO CLOSE TO ME
*I MIGHT MELT DOWN FROM THE HEAT(I look at Serena)
*IF YA' LOOK MY WAY ONE MORE TIME
(Serena looks around the room. She seams nervus)
*I'M GONNA GO OUT OF MY MIND*WHAEVER YOU DO...*DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT
*DON'T GO AND GET ME STARTED*DON'T YOU JUST DRIVE ME CRAZY!
*DON'T DO THAT TO ME BABY!*YOU STOP ME IN MY TRACKS*MY HEART PUMPIN' TO THE MAX
*I'M SUCH I SUCKER FOR YOUR EYES*THEY PERMANENTLY PARALYZE*WHATEVER YOU DO ...
*DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT*DON'T GO AND GET ME STARTED
*DON'T YOU JUST DRIVE ME CRAZY!*DON'T DO THAT TO ME BABY!
*YOU GOT MY HEART UNDER ATTACK*YOU GIVE ME SHIVERS DOWN MY BACK
*DO YOU HAVE TO WALK THE WAY YOU DO?*I GET WEAK JUST WATCHIN' YOU
*WHATEVER YOU DO...*DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT*DON'T GO AND GET ME STARTED
*DON'T YOU JUST DRIVE ME CRAZY!*DON'T DO THAT TO ME BABY!
*DON'T DO THAT - DON'T DO THAT
The music ended and Lindsey walked over to us and stole my hat. She placed
it on her own head. It went well with her black cat out fit.
"Hey cape boy. It's not right for a gentleman to be wearing a hat indoors."
Lindsey said."Oh really. Well thanks for telling me." I said sarcastically.
"Who's your date? I've never seen her around the university."
"This is Serena Tsukino. Serena this is Lindsey, she's a pain and in my
drama class.""Nice to meet you." Serena said.
"You must be really tolerant to deal with Cape boy hear." Lindsey teased.
"Yeah, he's helping me out." Serena looked like she was about to cry.
"Way to go Linds. Now Meatball head's gonna cry." I said.
"What'd I say!?!?!" Lindsey asked confused.
"Come on Serena. Cheer up. Let's win this thing."
The next song started to play, "From this moment on", Lindsey went back to
work and Serena and I started to dance again.*FROM THIS MOMENT LIFE HAS BEGUN
*FROM THIS MOMENT YOU ARE THE ONE*RIGHT BESIDE YOU IS WHERE I BELONG
*FROM THIS MOMENT ON
(Serena rested her head on my shoulder and I held her a little tighter.)
*FROM THIS MOMENT I HAVE BEEN BLESSED*I LIVE ONLY FOR YOUR HAPPINESS
*AND FOR YOUR LOVE I'D GIVE MY LAST BREATH*FROM THIS MOMENT ON
( For once in my life everything seamed right)
*I GIVE MY HAND TO YOU WITH ALL MY HEART
*CAN'T WAIT TO LIVE MY LIFE WITH YOU, CAN'T WAIT TO START
*YOU AND I WILL NEVER BE APART*MY DREAMS CAME TRUE BECAUSE OF YOU
*FROM THIS MOMENT AS LONG AS I LIVE*I WILL LOVE YOU, I PROMISE YOU THIS
*THERE'S NOTHING I WOULDN'T GIVE*FROM THIS MOMENT ON
*YOU'RE THE REASON I BELIEVE IN LOVE
*AND YOU'RE THE ANSWER TO MY PRAYERS, FROM UP ABOVE
*ALL WE NEED IS JUST THE TWO OF US*MY DREAMS CAME TRUE BECAUSE OF YOU
*FROM THIS MOMENT AS LONG AS I LIVE*I WILL LOVE YOU, I PROMISE YOU THIS
*THERE'S NOTHING I WOULDN'T GIVE*FROM THIS MOMENT
*I WILL LOVE YOU AS LONG AS I LIVE*FROM THIS MOMENT ON
The song ended, but Serena and I just stood there, in the center of the
dance floor, holding each other. Then the entire room burst in to cheers and
applause. I opened my eyes and saw the entire student body looking at me and
Serena. We were the only one's left on the dance floor. We had won!
Lindsey walked up to us. I do believe that I saw a tear of happiness in her
eye. She handed us our prizes. We each go $50.
"You and Serena make a great couple. A cute one too." She whispered into my
ear and then walked off.
Serena had vanished, most likely eating now, so I got into a conversation
with a few class mates. A few moments later I heard a bunch of laughter.
Over in one corner was a large circle of guys. I walked over and saw SERENA
in the center of the circle!!!!! She was babbling about Jell-o and
chemistry. I made my way over to her.
"Serena I thought I told you not to drink any punch." I said.
"I didn't. Heeheeheehee. I just ate a bunch of those funny tasting chocolate
cubes. Heeheeheeeheee." Serena giggled. I went over and ate one of remaining
chocolates. Someone had injected them with alcohol. I went back over to Serena.
"How many of them did you eat?"
"About....... heeheeeheehee ........ um......heeheeeheee............. 20."
"Great. Now you're drunk off your ass. Come on time to get you home."
"Ok, Hunk. Heeheeheeehe ee."
I took her hand and started to walk towards the door when Serena decided to
sit down.
"Come on Serena." I said and picked her up. "Say good bye to your new fan club."
"Bye bye!" Serena said and waved over my shoulder.
Part 4
Once I got Serena in the car and buckled up, (that took about 10 minutes,
she wouldn't stop squirming around!!!) I drove her home. She fell asleep
about a block before her house. So once we were at her house I got out and
opened the door to her house. I kicked the door shut and carried her up to
her room. Luna was in the middle of the bed. She saw me and moved. I put
Serena down on her bed. She looked so peaceful. She looked ALOT like sailor
moon.
Don't be silly Dar, you're imagining things again. Serena could NEVER by
Sailor Moon. Or could she? Oh well. I looked at Serena, sleeping in her
costume. I'd get it from her n the morning. I saw the boots. She had danced
in them. I bet her feet were killing her. I gently took the boots off of her
feet and set them, on the floor, next to her bed. I took her Tiara off too.
I don't knw why, but it looked like it might be painful to sleep on. I set
it on her desk. And what do I find there? The locket that I told Sailor Moon
to keep the other day. Ah that was a great day.
I was forced to pose for a picture with my meatball head. That was when I
truly relized that I loved her. It was great. I'll have to remember to buy a
copy of it from Peggy.
But Where did Serena get it. Is she friends with Sailor Moon, or is
she............ No she could be. Right?
I set the locket down and put a blanket over Serena to keep her warm. I
hated to leave but I have classes in the morning. She'd be ok. But just
incase I left a note for her. Serena,
I had to got get some sleep. I hope you had fun at the party. You
may have a killer head ake in the morning, just take some asprin. If you don't
remember what happened I'll explain tommorrow afternoon. I'll come over
after work, about 5:30 or so. If you need anything call me. 913-8318.
Darien
I put the note on her desk and headed home. I went in my appartment and
changed for bed. I was out before my head hit the pillow, and that rarly
happened.
PART 5
RING RING RING RING RING
It was two a.m. and my phone was ringing. I crawled out of bed and answered
it. "Hello" I said with a yawn.
"Darien?" a scared and yet familiar voice said.
"SERENA!!!!!! is that you?" I asked surprised and worried.
"Yes, I'm sorry to cal so late or early, whichever, but this may sound
silly to you, but I just had a terrible nightmare, and it TOO quiet here, I
mean a creepy kinda quiet. And anyways, I didn't know who else to call, and
I don't wanna sound like a baby or anything but could you
ppppppppppppppppppllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllleeee eeeeeeeeeeeeea
aaaaaaaaaaaaasssssssss
seeeeeeeee come over and keep me company???? PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Serena
blurted out.
"Serena calm down. Sure I'll come over. Just give me twenty minutes and
I'll be over." "Thank you sooooooooo much Darien."
"Your welcome. I'll see you in a little while." "OK, Bye" "Bye"
I jumped in the shower and got cleaned up. Then I put on my favorite outfit,
Gray slacks, black turtle-neck, and my green blazer. I grabbed my things for
my morning classes and was out the door. I put my books in the carrier of my
motorcycle and took off.
Serena opened the door and let me inside. The second the door shut I found
Serena locked around my waist and her head on my chest. My heart started to
race. I wrapped my arm around the frightened girl and returned her welcoming
hug. She had changed out of the costume and into a pair of pink PJs. She had
matching bows on her meatballs and half way down her pigtails. She looked so
cute and innocent. It seemed like we stood there for hours, but it had
really only been a few seconds. We let go of each other and Serena blush a
little. I took off my blazer and my shoes and replaced them with my slippers
that I had brought along. Serena started to laugh as I put them on.
"What?" I asked.
"Heeeheee I just never pictured you wearing purple slippers with masks on
them..........." Serena trailed off and looked like she was in deep thought.
I didn't say anything to her about it.
"Now why don't we got sit down and you can tell me about your nightmare." I
finally said. We went and sat on the couch.
"Well it started out with the car crash. I saw a witch in a purple gown and
she had flaming red hair. She was the one who killed my family. then she
went after my friends and well this um this guy I kinda like." Serena
blushed but continued. "And she killed them too. The last thing I saw was
the guys skin melting off. Pretty silly isn't it."
"No. not at all meatball head. You just really care for your friends and
that guy. That's all. And you're worried that you'll be left all alone in
the world."
"Yeah I guess you're right, but this isn't the first time I've had the
dream. I'd hate being alone. But I do still have the girls, Andrew, and you."
"I have an idea that might help you out some." "What?"
"Well when I was at the orphanage, I think I was about 13 or so, one of the
ladies there saw that I was very worried about something. She sang me a song
that her brother had written for a movie. It gave me some very good advice."
"Will you sing it?" "Well.... I'll try if you want. I'm not very good."
"Oh come on. Please." "OK. Here goes nothing."WHEN I'M WORRIED
AND I CAN'T SLEEPI COUNT MY BLESSINGSINSTEAD OF SHEEPAND I FALL ASLEEP
COUNING MY BLESSINGSWHEN MY BANK ROLL'SGETTIN' SMALLI THINK OF WHEN
I HAD NONE AT ALLAND I FALL ASLEEPCOUNTING MY BLESSINGSWHEN YOUR WORRIED
AND YOU CAN'T SLEEPJUST COUNT YOUR BLESSINGSINSTEAD OF SHEEP
AND YOU'LL FALL ASLEPCOUNTING YOUR BLESSINGS
Serena got a huge smile on her face.
"You're really good Darien!!!!" She squealed. "No I'm not."
"Yes you are. Don't put yourself down. You're good."
"Well I guess I'll take your word on it. Now why don't you try to get some
rest. I need to sleep too you know." I joked. "Plus you really need to get
your strength back. All of the crying you've been doing has to have worn you
out." "OK, I'll try. Maybe some TV will do the trick"
Serena turned on the TV and flipped up to MTV. What happened next is what
surprised me. Serena pulled her legs up on the couch and then laid her head
on my shoulder. I really hadn't expected it and I nearly jumped when she
did. As we sat there I wondered who the guy in her dream was. Could it have
been me? Yeah right, get a life Darien. But then again she did call ME to
come over and save her from her nightmare, and she IS leaning on my shoulder
at this very minute. Hey! I've got a chance. Don't I?
The next thing I know Serena's asleep next to me. She looks so peaceful.
Then Aerosith's "I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing" came on. I decided to listen to
it, before I turned off the TV.I COULD STAY AWAKE JUST TO HEAR YOU BREATHING
WATCH YOU SMILE WHILE YOU ARE SLEEPINGWHILE YOU'RE FAR AWAY AND DREAMING
I COULD SPEND MY LIFE IN THIS SWEET SURRENDER
I COULD STAY LOST IN THEI MOMENT FOREVER
EVERY MOMENT SPENT WITH YOU IS A MOMENT I TREASUREDON'T WANNA CLOSE MY EYES
DON'T WANNA FALL ASLEEP'COZ I'D MISS YOU BABYAND I DON'T WANNA MISS A THING
'COZ EVEN WHEN I DREAM OF YOUTHE SWEETEST DREAM WOULD NEVER DO
I'D STILL MISS YOU BABYAND I DON'T WANNA MISS A THINGLAYING CLOSE TO YOU
FEELING YOUR HEART BEATINGAND I'M WONDERING WHAT YOU'RE DREAMING
WONDERING IF IT'S ME YOU'RE SEEINGTHEN I KISS YOUR EYES
AND THANK GOD WE'RE TOGETHERI JUST WANT TO STAY WITH YOU IN THIS MOMENT FOREVER
FOREVER AND EVERDON'T WANNA CLOSE MY EYESDON'T WANNA FALL ASLEEP
'COZ I'D MISS YOU BABYAND I DON'T WANNA MISS A THING
'COZ EVEN WHEN I DREAM OF YOUTHE SWEETEST DREAM WOULD NEVER DO
I'D STILL MISS YOU BABYAND I DON'T WANNA MISS A THING
I DON'T WANNA MISS ONE SMILEI DON'T WANNA MISS ONE KISSI JUST WANNA BE WITH YOU
RIGHT HERE WITH YOU JUST LIKE THISI JUST WANNA HOLD YOU CLOSE
FEEL YOUR HEART SO CLOSE TO MINE
AND JUST TO STAY HERE IN THIS MOMENT FOR ALL THE REST OF TIMEBABY, BABY
DON'T WANNA CLOSE MY EYESDON'T WANNA FALL ASLEEP'COZ I'D MISS YOU BABY
AND I DON'T WANNA MISS A THING'COZ EVEN WHEN I DREAM OF YOU
THE SWEETEST DREAM WOULD NEVER DOI'D STILL MISS YOU BABY
AND I DON'T WANNA MISS A THING
Once the video ended I turned off the TV. I was beat. "Meow."
It was Luna and for once she didn't have that accusing look in her eyes.
"Shh, quiet Luna. Serena's trying to sleep. Now if you don't mind I'd like
to get some too. Serena doesn't have to got to school 'cause of the
accident, but I've got a class at 8:00 a.m. So I want to get some sleep. Now
be a good kitty. Night Luna."
I got comfortable and fell asleep. My usual dream of my princess woke me up
a two hours later. Gasping for breath, I tried to sit up, but I couldn't.
Why? Because Serena was locked around my waist, with her head on my chest,
as if I was a giant teddy bear. She looked so relaxed. I got comfortable
again and fell asleep.
I could feel the sunlight on my face and the slight pressure that had been
on my chest all night was gone. I also had the feeling that I was being
watched. I slowly opened my eyes and saw Serena's smiling face leaning over
the back of the couch. "Good morning meatball head. You sleep well?"
"Yes. After you came over that is. And stop calling me Meatball head."
"Old habits die hard. How long have you been up?" "About ten minutes."
"What time is it any ways?" I sat up and ran my hand through my hair.
"Um... it's about 9:00. Wow!!!! I'm up early. That's a first."
"SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!" I bolted off the couch and over to a near by mirror. I
combed my hair out with my hands and grabbed my blazer. "My class started
over an hour ago." I pulled on my shoes. "I gotta go. I'll see you this
afternoon." and without thinking about it I kissed Serena good bye as I ran
out the door. I didn't realize it until I saw one of her neighbors giving me
a dirty look. I got on my motorcycle and looked over my shoulder at Serena.
She was standing in the doorway touching her lips with her fingers. Damn she
looks cut. SHUT UP DARIEN!!!!!! You don't have time for that, you're late.
MOVE IT!!!!! My drama teacher's gonna be steamed.
fifteen minutes later I ran into the auditorium to find my class mates hard
at work on sets, costumes and lines for the play that we are to put on in a
few weeks. I set my things down and some one tapped me on the shoulder. I
turned around and saw Linds.
"So Darien Chiba is human after all." Lindsey joked.
"Very funny Linds. What did I miss?"
"Not much. Mr. M's just got us doing the usual. What happened to you any
ways? You look like you just rolled out of bed." "Or a couch." I mumbled.
"What?" "Nothing. How are things coming Miss director?"
"Great, but the princess's understudy moved yesterday. I need to find a
replacement ASAP." "OK anything else?"
"Yeah your costume's done. Come on." Linds dragged me over to the dressing
rooms and handed me my costume. "Well go try it on. We don't have all day
cape boy." She laughed. "Will you stop calling me that." "Why should I?"
"You're starting to sound like Zoicite." "Who?"
"Never mind." I went into a dressing room and tried on my princes costume.
It consisted of black pants, a powered blue shirt, a black and gold chest
plate, knee high boots, and a black cape with red lining. There was also a
sward to hang from the belt. I looked in the mirror. For some strange reason
it felt as though I'd worn the outfit before. I walked out of the dressing
room and was meet by Linds and Jade.
"Lookin' sharp capeboy." Jade said and went back to work.
"She's right Darien, but I think you looked better in the tux." Linds said.
"What I'm I, the personal Ken Doll of Lindsey and Jade?"
"Calm down some. What's gotten into you? You're never this demanding."
"I don't know, maybe it's the costume or that I was late. There's been
allot going on and yesterday was VERY long day."
"Oh well, lets just leave it at that. We need to find a new understudy for
the princess and I'm not doing it. I'm just the director."
"Does she have to got to the university?"
I don't see why. We just need a replacement. She can be in middle school
for all I care."
"I may be able to fill the roll. I know a girl who could really use a
change of pace and this just may be it." "Who?"
"Well I was thinking of asking.........." WHO???"
"Now who's getting demanding?" "Baka!!!! Now tell me who!!!"
"OK, OK. Don't get your feathers in a knot. It's Serena."
"Oh." Linds said mischievously. "Oh. What?"
"I get it. You REALLY like Serena, huh. What grade is she in? I know she's
allot younger than you. About four years, so she's in ninth. Right?"
"Linds your one in a million." "Thanks." "How did you find out?"
"It's not hard to see you're nuts about her Dar. I saw that at the dance. I
say it you really love her go for it. Age doesn't matter. And I know you
wouldn't try any thing funny, you're too nice a guy."
"Linds, you're taking a psychology class aren't you."
"Yep. I'm learning all kinds of ways to mess with people's heads. You and
Jade are my dummies. Heck I've been giving advise to Jade since we were in
seventh grade. I didn't mess her life up. So I shouldn't mess yours up either."
"One in a million." I muttered and went to practice my lines.
The rest of the day went smoothly and I got off work at 6:00. I was going
to head over to Serena's but I remembered that she had a cooking lesson with
Lita at Andrew's. So I went and got some dinner. Just as I was finishing my
coffee it struck. That familiar surge of pain I get every time Sailor Moon
goes into battle. There was a monster some where in the city and most likely
another crystal. I paid for my meal and left. I transformed in a near by
alley and I let my intuitions lead me to Sailor Moon.
My life is so confusing. I think I'm in love with three girls. My
mysterious Princess, my warrior Sailor Moon, and my innocent Serena. Great!
I'm not a two timer. I'm a three timer!!!. Well maybe I'm only a two time,
but that's only if Serena really is Sailor Moon as I suspect.
I realize that I'm at the school of Biology, where Andrew's girl friend
Rita works. I see Andrew knocked out on the ground and Rita's no where in
sight. Sailor Moon and Sailor Jupiter are fighting a green skinned monster
with flaming red hair, who's dressed like a slut. And hovering in the air is
Zoicite. She's got the fifth crystal, a blue one, in her hands. I throw a
rose at her wrist and she droops the crystal. It lands on the ground next to
my rose. "Who did that?" Zoicite growled.
"I'm not letting you get that crystal."
"Oh really. We'll see about that cape boy. ZOI!!!!!!"
I dodged her attack and started my own. I saw Mars and Mercury arrive to
help Moon and Jupiter. They beet the monster and Moon healed it. It turned
out to be Rita of all people. Then Zoicite stopped attacking me.
"I'm no match for the great Tuxedo Mask." She aid.
I started to bend down to get the crystal, when a blast of flower petals
flew in my face. I heard Zoicite laughing.
"Hahahahahaha The Great Tuxedo Mask done in by his own ego!!!!!
Hahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!" Then she vanished with the crystal.
I saw Rita run to Andrew, who was on his feet again, and the scouts
leaving. I decided to make my exit too and check on Serena.