The Princess Diaries

Sailor Moon Style

Chapter three: Learning

The next morning, When Serena went downstairs she saw that Queen Selenity had already arrived.

"Serena, The three of us have to taIk." Irene said calmly. "Sammy's already on his way to school" Serena sighed and sat down at the table.

"I have to meet Lizzie" Irene nodded. Selenity smiled.

"Have you thought about it?" She asked. Serena nodded heavily.

"I will allow you to train me as Princess of the Moon Kingdom." She said. "But I still don't know if I want to be a princess"

"I understand completely" Selenity told her. "In a matter of weeks we will be holding an annual ball. I am hoping to present you to the public that day. If at that time, you do not wish to accept the throne, you may decline." Serena sighed.

"Okay, I'll do it" She agreed. Selenity and Serena walked outside and Serena stared in awe. Next to the royal carriage, was another similar carriage.

"That one is yours" Selenity said. The driver waved to Serena. Serena got into the carriage and waved to Selenity. When the carriage pulled up in front of Lizzie's house Her friend stared in disbelief.

"Did you win the lottery?" She asked. Serena shook her head as Lizzie and Andrew got into the carriage. "I can't explain it, at least not yet" She said softly. When they arrived at the school, everyone stared. Suddenly, Lizzie gasped.

"What's that on your forhead" She asked. Serena looked at her, than looked into her mirror. A bright crescent moon shone on her forhead.

"I guess I can't hide it" She mumbled, shielding her face as they entered the school. Throughout the entire day, people kept shooting weird glances at her, causing her extreme embarrasement. After School, Lizzie cornered her.

"What is going on?" She asked. "Why do suddenly have the mark of royalty?" Serena sighed.

"Because I am royalty, Lizzie" She said. "My mother, my real mother came to see me. I am the heir to the moon kingdom" Lizzie was shocked.

"For real?" She asked. Serena nodded.

"Queen Selenity offered to train me to be a princess and I have a couple weeks to either accept it or decline my birthright" She explained.

"You're going to accept aren't you?" Lizzie asked.

"I don't know" Serena said. "It is all happening so fast. Anyway, I gotta run. First day of training" Lizzie nodded as Serena got into the carriage. The carriage took her to The Earth Palace where they were awaiting her. A man named Zoicite helped her out of the carriage.

"Right this way, your highness" He said, leading her into the throne room.

"Your highness, welcome" Queen Gaia said graciously. Queen Selenity stood next to her.

"Please to meet you your majesty" Serena curtsied, but it was awkward. Selenity surveyed her.

"Please turn" She instructed. Serena turned slowly and Selenity smiled.

"You seem ready" She said. "I will show you the proper way to curtsey, serve tea and dance, But first, you must dress in proper attire" She handed some garments to Serena and had her follow two servants. Once she was dressed in the silk white gown, Selenity began her instruction. "First we will practice the curtsey" She said. She demonstrated and Serena copied her. "A little lower, but not too far down" Selenity instructed. Serena tried again and promptly fell on her but. A smiled curled on Selenity's lips as Zoicite helped Serena up.

"I am sorry" Serena apologized. Selenity shook her head.

"Now, I shall teach you how to walk. When waIking in a crowd one is under scrutiny aII the time." Selenity told her, walking across the floor. She turned to watch Serena and stifled a grin as she saw her daughter arch her back to much. She walked over to Serena and put a hand on her shoulder. "Regal, gentle and suave" She instructed. Serena nodded and managed to perform the walk somewhat perfectly.

"You are dismissed" Selenity said. The next day, After school Serena once again went to the palace to train with Selenity. This time Selenity was showing her how to eat properly, which proved to be difficult.

"Is it customary on the Moon to imprison your dinner guests with Hermeez scarves?" Serena asked, having a hard time reaching anything.

"lt's Hermes. The scarf is mereIy a training tooI. EventuaIIy you wiII Iearn to sit and eat properly without it." Selenity explained. "But now, it is time for dancing" She led Serena to the ball room. "Zoicite will be your partner" She said. Zoicite walked over to her.

"The dances here are very sedate right from the hips in pIace." He turned on the music. "Now, this dance is called a Lunarian Whisper" He told her. "AII right, here we go. Spin out..." She spun away from him, "And spin into me." As she spun back, She lost her footing and rammed into his stomach, causing him to gasp out in pain.

"Oh, I'm sorry" She said, helping him up.

"It's okay" He said. "Lets try again" The next time, she spun perfectly and Selenity clapped. When Serena got home, she was exhausted.

"What do I do?" She asked softly, Lying on her bed.