Another Black Tie Affair
By: afallenblackrose
Summary: Serena and Darien have been married for six months, but big changes are headed their way. Darien has to go back to America to take care of the business and he wants Serena to come with him! Serena is worried that he'll go back to his old playboy ways and she'll be left as the stereotypical housewife. Plus there might be a special something on the way that could tear their relationship apart. Will the lovebirds stay together? Read to find out!
Author's Notes: Here we go, my dear readers. The sequel to The Black Tie Affair has arrived! Before we begin, I want to thank all of you again, for reading the last story and I hope I do you guys proud with the sequel. There wouldn't be one without you guys, I hope you realize that! So, what is to come in this sequel? Will Seiya reappear? Will Darien go crazy? Will Serena have a baby? Will the mysterious "fake" bride from the last story make an appearance? Well, you'll have to read to find out! I hope you guys like this!
Disclaimer: First things first, I don't own Sailor Moon. Never have, never will. Besides it came out when I was born, and unless I'm some kind of freaking genius, I never created it to begin with. Sad times. I also don't own the song "I Knew I Loved You" by Savage Garden. This also saddens me, but hey, I cope.
Part One:
Another Move
Darien Shields sluggishly walked into his apartment at two-thirty in the morning. He groaned when he saw the time on the clock. Serena was going to be so pissed that he hadn't come home when he said he would, which was supposed to be six hours ago. The nice thing was, he couldn't help but think as he slumped onto the couch, he didn't have to go back for two days. Most would have thought him nuts to begin with for going to work the day before New Year's Eve. But he couldn't help himself; he was the CEO of Shields Corporation. He had to go in.
He snapped open his eyes, knowing that if he wasn't careful, Serena was going to find him sleeping on the couch when she woke up in a few hours. Very slowly, he got off his comfortable couch and drudged into the master bedroom. Passing the mantel to the fireplace on the way. Over the last six months, whenever he passed that mantel, he couldn't help but smile. Sitting on the mantel was a picture of Serena and him shoving cake into each other's mouths at the wedding reception.
*Flashback*
All of their guests were cheering when they walked into the banquet room of the Tokyo Hotel. Darien was tightly clutching Serena's right left hand in his, afraid that if he let go it would all turn out to be some sort of wonderful dream. He couldn't help but grin at the blonde nymph beside him. It had barely been a half an hour since they had agreed to their vows, but it still didn't sit with Darien that this was all happening. One of his many fantasies while he was in the States had finally come true.
Serena was his. He leaned over and kissed her quickly on the mouth, much to the crowd's enjoyment. They awed and some even wolf whistled.
"Alright, alright, let the newly weds through! It's time for them to have their first dance as a wedded couple!" A voice came over the microphone system. The crowd parted and let the two of them through to the dance floor. Serena looked up in shock when she saw who was standing on stage, his band behind him. He winked at her and smiled his usual smile at her.
"I can't believe he actually came," Serena whispered. "I didn't think he would. We left things on such bad terms."
"Not really," Darien replied as he took her in his arms. "I went to go talk to him a few weeks ago, when we were looking for a band? He wasn't too happy to see me, at first, but he was only trying to give me a hard time. Apparently, you breaking up with him was the best thing to happen to him. He realized that he needed to be more than just a part-time father to Emily."
"What?"
"Trista and him are trying to work things out," Darien answered. "That's why when I asked him if he would play our wedding, he jumped on it. He wanted to show to you that he is really happy for the both of us, and doesn't hold any grudges."
"I'm really glad to hear that," Serena replied, a radiant smile on her face.
"Okay, okay, settle down," Seiya began speaking again. "Now, we all know why we're here. Darien and Serena have finally, finally, gotten married and we're all here to offer our congratulations. Even me, who technically, was supposed to be married to Serena today, but I'm glad that we aren't Serena. You and Darien are absolutely perfect for each other, and I wish you all the best. Congratulations!" Their guest clapped loudly at these words. "I now present, the first dance of Mr. and Mrs. Darien Shields."
Maybe it's intuition, but some things you just don't question
Like in your eyes, I see my future in an instant
And there it goes I think I found my best friend
I know it might sound like more than a little crazy
But I believe
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life
There's just no rhyme or reason
Only the sense of completion
And in your eyes, I see the missing pieces
I'm searching for, I think I found my way home
I know that it might sound more than a little crazy
But I believe
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life
Darien whispered the next few lines into Serena's ear, making her blush fiercely.
A thousand angels dance around you
I am complete now that I found you
When the song ended, the crowd clapped again, and also began clinking their glasses. Darien leaned in and kissed her again, and when he pulled away he was surprised to see tears in his beautiful bride's eyes.
"Serena, what's wrong?" He asked. "Today is a happy day, no room for tears, love."
"These aren't tears of sadness, Darien," she replied smiling. "They're tears of happiness. A bride is allowed to cry tears of happiness, I would think."
He smiled at her, "Yes, I believe you're right. I love you, Mrs. Shields."
"I love you, Mr. Shields," she giggled. "I'm not sure if I'll be able to get used to that.
"Well, you have lots of time to," he grinned mischievously at her. "Now, come on, let's cut our wonderful cake, and shove it into each other's faces." He held out his hand, and she very graciously put her hand in his. The crowd followed them, with cameras in hand. By the time the cake had been shoved, both Serena and Darien were seeing spots.
Darien lifted the last box and placed it on his shoulder.
"Are you sure this is the last of it?" He asked Serena, who was standing in what used to be her living room of her apartment. They had decided on their wedding day that Serena would move into Darien's apartment, since his was bigger and had a better view of the city of Tokyo. Today was moving day, and Darien couldn't believe how much stuff she had, considering it was only her in this tiny place.
"Yeah," she replied. "But be careful! That stuff is really fragile. I don't want you to break anything, it's important to me." She pointed at the box, and the bold red letters on the box.
"But what if I break something? Wouldn't you be more concerned about me?" He asked a grin on his lips as she closed the door.
"Not really," she answered a teasing hint in her voice. "You're replaceable, those aren't."
"What's in here anyway? It weighs a ton, if it's just crystal or something."
"It's not crystal. It's just…um…."
"Serena?" He asked concerned. Why was she blushing? What was in this box?
"It's just some stuff I collected when I was a teenager. It's really, um, important to me…" she looked away from his prying gaze, and led the way downstairs. Darien didn't follow her though; he stopped in his tracks, lowered the box to the floor and began to open it. Curiosity was getting the better of him. Serena, realizing that he wasn't following her, turned and almost freaked when she saw what he was doing.
"No! Darien, don't open…" he lifted the final flap and began rummaging around. "It," she sighed. This was going to be so embarrassing to explain what she was doing with….
"Are these," he lifted one out of the box. "Cosplay costumes?" He stared at her with the outfit in his hand, and an eyebrow raised in question. He didn't know that Serena was into that kind of stuff.
"Um, yeah," she replied snatching it out of his grasp and putting it back into the box with care. "When I was in high school, I was really into anime and manga, and when the Comic-Con's came to town, I dressed up and went." Her usual smile was set into a frown, Darien couldn't help but notice, was she embarrassed? He grinned at her.
"Serena, don't be so embarrassed, it's okay to have an interest," he placed his hand on hers. "Besides…" his grin turned mischievous. "We can put these costumes to use…when we get home…" he trailed off suggestively.
Serena's blush deepened, which caused Darien to let out a laugh. Living with his bride was going to be quite interesting.
*End of Flashback*
Darien walked into the bedroom after his mental reverie, only to be shocked. Sitting up in their bed, with the blankets wound around her and her golden hair, which had grown back to it's usual length in the last six months, cascading around her shoulders was Serena. Her blue eyes watched him walk in, there was no expression on her face. She didn't look mad, but she didn't look too happy either.
"Hey, I didn't think you'd still be up," he said as he walked towards the bed.
"I was waiting for you," she looked at the clock. "Two-thirty, really, Darien? You said you were going to be home by seven."
"I know, but things got complicated," he said sitting down on the bed.
"Complicated?" She asked. "Darien, you're the boss, you should be able to leave when you want to."
"Well…" he sighed. He had wanted to wait until tomorrow to tell her about what had happened today. "Look, Serena, I know you just moved in, but…"
Her eyes widened in panic. What was he trying to say to her? Did he not want her here anymore? But that would be ridiculous! She had just moved in, they were husband and wife now!
"But, what?"
"Oh! Nothing like that, Serena," he exclaimed moving closer to her. "It's just that, remember how I took over the company from my father when he passed away and the company was based out in Los Angeles?"
"Yes, you left, and didn't tell me," she replied.
"Right, well, I have to go back to Los Angeles," he said.
"What? Why?"
"Because, there's this client that I'm looking at, and he's still based out in LA," he replied.
"How long would you be gone?"
"That's the thing," he replied. "I want you to come with me this time."
"Really?" She asked her eyes widening. She had never been to the States before. Let alone LA! She had always wanted to go, but her job never gave her the time.
"Yes, really," he replied. "The only thing is, we'd be moving out there for good. We might not come back to Tokyo for awhile."
"But what if Andrew and Mina get married?" Serena asked. "Would we be able to come back for that?"
"Yes, of course," he said smiling. "But who knows when he'll finally get the courage to ask that blonde!"
Serena smiled back at him. "Don't worry, I have a feeling he will."
Darien reached for her hand. "Are you sure you want to come with me? It means you'll have to leave everything behind. Your friends, your family, and your job."
"Darien, we're married now," she replied. "Where you go I go, end of discussion. Besides, I always wanted to see LA," she winked even though she was a tad bit concerned. Darien had been such a playboy back in the States, would those habits return, even though he was married to her? Serena chuckled to herself, of course they wouldn't. He had only acted that way because he was really harboring secret feelings for her that he didn't think were reciprocated. He would stay truthful.
Besides she had a friend in LA who could always keep an eye on him for her, if it came to that.
Author's Notes: Woot! First chapter of the sequel, completed. So, what did you guys think? Please review!
