Dear Readers,

SailorLeia here, presenting the latest in 'Fifteen Ways To Make Your Prince Remember You Exist!' I hope everyone is well, and had a nice holiday! Mine was SO HECTIC! Though much better than last year, and it snowed all day, without getting deep! So we had a BEAUTIFUL white Christmas in my hometown without too much fuss! I hope all of you had wonderful holidays too whether you celebrate or not and that this chapter is reaching all of you with sunshine this beautiful Monday. Though I apologize for it getting posted so late on this particular Monday! Before I get in too deep, I wanted to say a special thanks to all of you who reviewed the last chapter…

Special thanks to: snoopykid (You were my first reviewer this week! Thank you so much for your positive words. I'm a total wreck till I get that first review saying, "You did okay! Hope you enjoy this chapter too! Much Love!), SerenityMoonGodness (I'm glad you enjoyed, thank you so much for writing in! Hope you like this chapter too! Much Love!), Shinobi of Life (I'm so glad that you liked it! Thank you so much for writing in and I really hope that you like this chapter too! Much Love!), IluvSmallvilleDBZSailormoon (I'm so glad that your enjoying it! Thank you for taking the time to write in and for your compliments [blush, even though I feel undeserving]. Hopefully this chapter fits with the others, and you enjoy this chapter too! It's reviewers like you who truly keep me going! Much Love!), KageNoNeko (I'm so glad that you like what you read so far! In my opinion the Sailor Moon you watched was the best of the best. The first and second season were the highlights for me, as a fan. Though SuperS was cute too! If a cool company like funimation would dub Stars, that would be awesome! I also wish Sailor Moon was on television again. The DVDs are collectors items they're so rare and so are the mangas. Even though that's great for Naoko, it's not so good for her devoted fans! But enough of my rambling! Thank you so much for you positive feedback. It keeps me going and I hope that you enjoy this chapter too! Much Love!), Queen of Life 17 (Glad that you liked it, and had a hard time picking a favorite part. So happy that you liked the bit about Raye and Chad too. I wasn't too sure if anyone would like that too much. Since in the actual episode is all about Serena and Darien, until you get to fight scenes that only feature Amy plus Serena. So, I'm so glad that someone liked that! Hope you enjoy this chapter too! Much Love!) tiffany aka basketcase (Wow, thank you so much for such a compliment! I'm glad that it kept you company during a rainy day, and thank you for saying it was witty. You don't know how many nights I've stayed up, making sure I still found something fun the hundredth time I've read it. You also said my story was refreshing, bless you! This is a story I've wanted to write ever since I first got into fan fiction (a decade ago). So to me, it's an old hat. Having someone say it's all the things you said really made my week! Thank you so much, hope you enjoy this chapter too! Much Love!) and Princess-Anime (I'm so glad you're still reading and liking where the story's gone. That you were so dedicated you reread too! Bless you! Your positive [fun] words really brightened my week! Hope this will reaches you well this Monday, even though I wasn't able to post till late! Hope you enjoy this chapter too, Much Love!)

Dedicated to my Great Aunt Jackie, thank you for your light, your joy, the fun that seemed to follow you and your kindness all of these years. We all miss you and love you!


"Fifteen Ways To Make Your Prince Remember You Exist"

Chapter 11 – Much Ado Thursday!


Passing Notes In Class With

Ann and Alan:

Hey Ann, can I ask you something? Or are you really trying to read right now? That Literature teacher seems tough and I don't want to interrupt you.

I've read way ahead and the class is still three chapters in. It is a very romantic story… but not that interesting at the moment, what's on your mind, and why aren't you just asking telepathically like normal.

You are the one that said this method seemed more normal for the roles we're playing.

I did say that, didn't I? Well, okay than, what's going on?

Did you happen to notice, the same thing I did, by our school's gates this morning?

Depends on what you're talking about Alan?

I'm talking about you're crush, Darien? Did you see him at all?

Well yeah, it was me that went running after him, trying to get his attention. But he was too fast, and already outta sight. I couldn't be late for school again, I'd look too much like Serena! So I'll just catch up with him after school, I haven't seen him for a few days! That's all that I noticed by our school gates, and not much else. Why do you ask?

Because I stepped around the corner a second before you did and I bet I saw something that you didn't.

About Darien? TELL ME!

Alright, alright, EASY! What I noticed isn't good (if you're still crushing on the guy), I saw him staring at Serena and she was standing in front of him staring back. They were both smiling too, like it was a civil exchange. Like the two of them are suddenly able to stand one another. Tough break, if still like him, he may have even walked her to school today, for all we know. Guess that's where he's been these last few days.

No way, you're lying! There's no way he walked her to school, on purpose! And there's no way she stands a chance with him! He is majorly out of her league, and I doubt he even saw her at all. It must have a coincidence of some kind.

I'm not so sure about that.

Why not? What aren't you telling me, that you've seen?

Okay, I wasn't going to tell you this, because it just seemed too weird. The other day when I went to the arcade alone, your boy toy came in with a baby. A child that was in his care obviously, I don't know who it belonged to, for all we know it could have been his son. All I do know is when Serena came in a few minutes later, she couldn't get over to him and that baby fast enough. The kid must have known Serena well, because it didn't want Darien to touch him the second he saw her. Sounds suspious, doesn't it?

There's no way Darien has a baby, he must have just been helping someone baby-sit. Darien's too smart to knock-up somebody, he's only eighteen.

You give him far more credit than I can! If he was helping, baby-sit, Serena must have been too. I get the feeling that they're together, or something, and I don't like it.

Again, Serena's too dumb, immature and unworldly to handle a brilliant stud like Darien!

Face it Ann, your crush is totally into Serena! Probably just as bad as some of the other guys at our school.

'Some of those other guys,' include you?

No, of course not, why would I look at her, when you're there. Ann I only look at her, when you're throwing yourself at someone else. It hurts me to watch, so I preoccupy myself with her, till you're my Ann again. She's just a friend, really.

Did you actually think that I would truly believe that?

It's a fact!

Sure Alan, and maybe Serena will glide into the room and steal you away in a magical carriage from a fairy tale. Of course her carriage would be made of imagination, held together by luck and compelled by ignorance. Believe me, Alan, being an earthling has brought out some strange sides of our personalities that we've never shown before.

Yeah, that I can agree with, but how could we show them before? It's mostly been just you and me, all our lives. Who knew getting around other beings would make you become a compulsive flirt?

And who knew that if you had more options than me and were given a choice of mates. That you, my love, would have such bad taste?

At least mine's not a stick figure like yours! Who thinks lavender pants, can go with his olive jacket, if he wears a black turtle neck with it.

So you're admitting it now, you actually are dumb enough to find Serena appealing?

She's a good person, and she's a good friend. I'm not saying anything other than that.

Alan, if you like the girl, just say so, I won't get mad. Be honest with me, please, I want to know the real truth now.

You really want to know the truth?

Yes, please, it's alright if you like her, I like Darien too. In the end you know that I truly love you, but he's nice to talk to. He's different so special, and he is kind, as well as fascinating.

In all honesty Ann, Serena is my friend, nothing more.

Yeah right!


Serena's Diary

The only thing that stinks about killing one of those monsters, was that everyone had to go back to school. Even the Sailor Scouts, leave it to Luna to make me feel guilty for not wanting to go back. Though I normally would have put up a much stronger fight, to the idea. Usually it takes the 'Jaws of Life' to coax me out of bed, this morning was much easier. I guess, it's because some microscopic part of me, somewhere way deep, missed school. Though I still had the usual queasiness at the pit of my stomach, I usually got before school.

A bigger part of me, was convinced, that this had everything to do with the fact that I would definitely, see my prince today. There wasn't a chance of it, and it wasn't like I would be checking all the usual spots today. I knew I would be seeing him after school and Scout practice. Something about that small fact, made me all tingly inside. So cheerful that not even Luna's constant nagging could bring me down.

I was walking at a casual pace, because for once, I wasn't late. It felt so strange, having all of this time; usually every minute was so rushed, for me! As I reached a corner, a voice beside me, said in astonishment, "You're not running!"

I turned to face my prince, looking a little less vibrant than he usually did in the mornings. Though gorgeous just the same, he never seemed to lack in that department! In fact I think the 'half-asleep' look somehow made him look even more endearing. Somehow through all his caffeine intake, and other wakefulness aids, he couldn't hide the fact, he'd probably had a long night though. Two o'clock feedings, diaper duties and not to mention his guest probably kept waking up scared. Being away from home so long, in a strange place, no mom or dad. I smiled up at him, "No, because for once I'm not late."

Darien shot me a surprised look, before stomping his foot on the ground. Then he asked, "Did hell just freeze over?"

"Hey!" I complained to his delight, "Very funny! I'll have you know, though it may be a rarity, I can occasionally not be a total screw up!" I said nose in the air, continuing on my way to school, he ran along beside me.

"I know that, and I don't think you're a screw up. I just think you mess up sometimes, it's all the things you get right that make you a good person." He said, shocking me for a second, then I bounced back with…

"You're just saying that now; because you need my help." I said still walking at a fast pace, though he kept up with me easily. Though my short march fit at least three times into his long legged stride! Tall people and their advantages!

"I do need you, though I've always seen that you're a great person. Even when we weren't on the best of terms. Which is why I was hopping to bump into you this morning." He went on and I couldn't help it, he'd set it up too nicely.

"Oh, so all this 'good person' talk was to butter me up?"

"No, it's true," He said with a smile, obviously caught.

"What's on your mind?" I asked, wondering why he wasn't just cutting to the chase.

"Alright, well since you are being so nice and I am treating you to dinner tonight. I was just wondering what you'd like to have?" He asked, then explained, "You left last night before I got a chance to ask. I'm not sure what you like and don't like."

"Well, my least favorite food in the world is carrots."

"Really? Why?"

"I don't know, they always seem to taste like orange colored dirt to me. I don't really like their texture either, it just makes my mouth feel weird, I'll eat them still... There's just no enjoyment of it," I smiled, and he chuckled.

"Well, I've never been a huge fan of carrots either, though I have to say; I've never heard of them described as 'orange dirt' before." Darien laughed a little more.

"What can I say," I shrugged, "I have a way with words."

"Well, if that's you least favorite, what's your favorite?" He asked, and I answered way too quickly and loudly to be overlooked as 'not fat.'

I practically shouted, "CAKE!" I was so taken off guard by my own screech, that one of my hands clamped over my mouth. I guess it was some sad attempt to contain my deceivingly small stomach's beast-like tendencies. Though let's face it, there are just somethings a person can't hide, about themselves.

There was a time, not too long ago, Darien would have taken this golden opportunity. He would have either openly picked on me, tried to scare me with words like 'blimp' or 'pig,' then finished me off with a good old fashioned lecture. Consisting of tale of his younger days as a model, and how important my personal health should be. For whatever blessed reason, my prince did none of those things today. Instead he chuckled and said, "Well that took you long, and who could have guessed you were born with a sweet tooth?"

I flirtatiously asked, "What gave me away."

Though he seemed to be just fine with it, because he flirted right back, way worse than my little turn of phrase. He leaned in and nearly whispered, so close to my ear that I could feel his warm breath. He said, "It's probably all the things I've seen you demolish, since we've met. Or it could have been that doughnut you threw at me."

I looked up at him in surprise, and before I could catch the words from leaving my mouth. I asked, "You remember that?"

He froze for a second too, and then seemed to regain his composure. Turning to face me and saying, "Yeah, why is that so surprising?"

"Well, I know we're friends now, but at the time, you hardly knew me." I shrugged, though he smiled and answered quickly.

"Yes, but you left a lasting impression. For a while there, it seemed every time I saw you, I was getting hit by something. Even the first time I met you!" He pointed out, walking with me now, very obviously.

"Only because you always seemed to show up at all the worst possible times, as if on cue!" I insisted as the roof of my school became visible. That was my story and I was sticking to it!

"Serena the first time I met you, you hit me in the head. If my memory's right the first thing you hit me with was a test paper. Which had a huge circled thirty at the-"

"It was a bad mark, yes, you even remembered that! Great!" I said darkly to his delight.

"Then you threw the doughnut, which I caught and enjoyed. Then I was hit with more than one shoe." He just had to add, and I pointed at him, insisting…

"See, you were always showing up the absolute worst moments!"

"I know, who would have guessed you and I could ever be friends. Starting out like that?" He chuckled and I had to giggle in agreement.

"The sad thing is all of my friends saw it before me. Even as mean as you could be, and even though your timing was always horrible. They always referred to you as my friend, even Raye, though they would have believed it long before me. I though you must have had it out for me, for some reason." I had to say, which he still chuckled at and smiled, as we stopped at the entrance gates to my school. We smiled at each other for a long moment. Until I finally said, "Why don't we just see what mood were in later and take it from there?"

"Yeah, that sounds good to me, I'll see you around Serena." He said heading off towards his school and I called, "Bye!" Then I sped towards my first period, I couldn't wait to tell my friends about my morning. I felt almost guilty the earful Amy would be receiving today, because she would be the first one I saw. Though that wasn't till third period. Molly was all chatty through homeroom, talking about Melvin and her latest date. Though she also threw in there that she'd seen me talking to Darien by the gates. Not forgetting to mention that she'd suspected that he was my crush all along. Even though I would have denied it till I was blue in the face a couple of weeks ago.

Yeah, leave it to my friends to bring everything into perspective. I should have realized that if Molly saw me, there was a good chance the others did. Between first and second period, Alan approached me while I was enroute to my next class. He asked me, 'how my day was so far,' so I answered honestly.

"Oh fine, just fine, how bout yours?"

He seemed a little down in the mouth, answering, "I've had better. Was that you talking to Darien this morning?"

"Yeah, we bumped into one another, like always. I seem to do that a lot with him, I have no idea why." I laughed off, waving as I disappeared into my next class. When I finished Second period, he was magically waiting by my classroom door. This time he asked me. "Are you and Darien dating or something?"

As much as I wanted to lie and say yes, so maybe he could go start crushing on a more deserving subject. I had to tell the truth, and replied, "Oh no, Darien would never be able to see me that way, I don't think. We're friends, and we're getting to be close friends, though I believe that's all we'll ever be."

"What makes you say that?" He asked as my next classroom door came into sight.

I shrugged, "Well there's tons of reasons, fifteen I can think of just off the top of my head."

"Fifteen! That's a lot!" He said, seeming amazed.

"Yeah, it's even more hard to imagine when you've heard them all!" I smiled, even though this little talk was making all my previous joy diminish. At least it was all seeming very amusing to Alan.

"Will you tell me the fifteen reasons, sometime?" He asked me with a smile that some could call persuasive. Though I though it was a little scary somehow, maybe he was just showing too much teeth or something.

"We'll see," I said, promising nothing and waving as I disappeared into my next class. Which I forgot he was in too. With Ann who judging by the face she was giving me, her brother hadn't been the only one to notice my prince and I this morning. Just when I thought my cheer and confidence from this morning couldn't dwindle any further. It was taken down a drastic notch or five. All I saw was Amy's distressed looking face and I was right back to my usual weekday reality.

"You we're early today, I'm proud of you." She said in a small voice, which only worried me more.

"Amy, what is the matter?"

"There's nothing the matter with me, however something has happened that could effect our team. Read this, I found it on my floor, this morning, it had been slipped through my mail-slot, at home…probably in the middle of the night." She said showing me a regular composition book, that had a handwritten letter from Raye on it's open page! It said…

"Last night, after Chad was safely home, at our temple. He fell asleep immediately, for he hadn't been sleeping comfortably at the hospital, his entire stay. I sat up for a little while longer, talking with his parents and my grandpa. Everything was smooth as silk, everyone got along fine. Though I noticed something that horrified me! His parents, want my partner to come back with them, as soon as he's well enough.

I know, what you'll all say, "Why are you so scared?" Or, "Isn't that what you want?" To all questions NO! I don't want him to leave; I don't think I could handle him leaving. My own father abandoned me when I was small! If Chad leaves now, after we've been through so much together… I don't think I'll be able to stand it. So I'm asking… begging all of you for some help! I can't convince him to stay all by myself. I've treated him way too badly, in the past, I need your help! So please, if you care for Chad or me at all, help me!

~Your Friend,

Raye."

I was blindsided as Amy must have been, because I know the two of us sat there silently for a few minutes. Neither one of us saying a word, until Greg joined us, and we had to explain it all again. I told Amy, the moment she saw Raye, to assure her that intended to do everything I could to help. Though I honestly had no clue what that could be. I'm new to all of this relationship stuff too, and I don't think I was doing any of it right! Not that right and wrong seem to mean much when it comes to my prince and me. It seems no matter what, everything is backwards with us. I had no idea how it was really supposed to be done.

Though I knew what Raye probably actually needs, more than real help, was support right now. She needed to know no matter what happened, that her friends would still be behind her. To catch her if she fell, and to have her back if things got exceedingly bad! Everyone else seemed just as shocked as Amy and I had been. When we finally met with Raye, face to face, she looked like she was barely keeping it together to us. Though we know her too well, I doubt anyone else would even noticed, the hard time she was having.

Not knowing what else to do, and having little help available to her. She did a fire reading that served a double purpose. While she was looking for answers on Chad, the fire told her where the next school bus attack would take place. Reminding everyone there was still a monster on the lose, targeting small innocent children. Sailor Venus, and the newest person to join our little club Venus Knight, ran off together after the culprits. Knowing they had an edge on the location, since it was near there homes. Not to mention Mina, like me, babysat for her neighbors. She knew three of the munchkins on that bus, and she just had to reach them before the fiend did.

I was all ready to go with them, but the others all stopped me. Raye even said, "Something in the fire… this is their fight. We can't interfere, we've gotta let them try to do it on their own. If they get into enough trouble, they can always call for our help."

As soon as they were gone, Raye began to concentrate on the flame again and not a minute later she staring blackly at the flame in some epiphany. Before I could even know what it was my friend saw, I had to dash, because if I didn't book it that very second, I would be late getting to Darien's. With him just beginning to trust me, I couldn't jeopardize that! So I rushed like a mad person to arrive just in time!

The moment that I was running down his hall, it struck me that I couldn't remember which apartment number it was. I was pretty sure it was the fifth apartment, on the left. Though I just didn't know for certain, the very moment I decided to knock and see if I was right, the door flew open to reveal Darien behind it. He was wearing the most breathtaking smile I'd seen on him in ages.

"Hey, you're right on time!" He announced, practically emitting a glow.

"Hey," I smiled, relieved I'd had the right door, and stepping inside. Jordan was sitting in his crib singing along with the radio. Which was playing an instrumental at the moment, so I guess Jordan decided to contribute his own words. The second he spotted me though; he stopped singing to stand and reach for me laughing. I picked him up and he began to tell me all about his day. Though none of it I could understand, I just 'mmm-hmm'ed and 'uh-huh'ed in all the right places. Darien was leaning on the entryway, watching the exchange with a smile still in place on his face.

As soon as Jordan seemed to grow tired of our conversation, the song changed to an oldie. It was a catchy one, that everyone knows, so Jordan grabbed my hand and shouted, "dee, dee, dee!" Shaking my hand, and smiling excitedly.

"Oh no Jordan, I don't feel like it now." I told him, having babysat him enough to know what he meant by 'dee, dee, dee.'

"You know what he wants?" Darien asked in amazement, still leaned on the entryway.

"Yes, has he been doing it with you too?" I asked, and Darien nodded 'yes.' So I explained, "That means that Jordan wants to dance."

As soon as I got the words out He began to lean with the beat and insist louder, "DEE, DEE, DEE!"

"Alright, alright," I laughed, as I began to dance him all around. He laughed and sang, and I could hear Darien laughing. I imagine we were quite a sight, I tend to get ridiculous with babies, this one in particular. I never in a million years expected Darien to join us, especially not in the way he went about it. He grabbed on to me, dancing classically, with Jordan between us. So, as you can imagine, to keep such a young and small boy between us. He was very, very, VERY close the majority of the time. We all were laughing, and having the most fun I think I've had in ages. Darien even took hold of Jordan and spun me out. He dipped me too, though Jordan was safely between us. Having just as much fun as us, and squealing with excitement.

When the song changed, Jordan clapped and yelled "MAAAAAAHHHH! Hahahaha!" Then kissed each of our cheeks, before I put him back in his little play place. Being used to him I returned the affection, while I guess it was the first time Darien had experienced it. He seemed a little shocked, but pleasantly so.

"I'll have to remember that the next time he wants to dance." Darien smiled, and I just smiled back. Trying desperately not to blush, dancing with him like that was too familiar. Even with Jordan there, it hit too close to home, I could just feel the heat rising. To radiate off my face and neck, while I prayed for it to not be too noticeable.

"He's going to be a real heartbreaker when he grows up," I couldn't help but point out. "Not many boys like dancing so much."

"Yeah," Darien agreed, before changing the subject back to an earlier topic. "Have you decided what you want to eat tonight?"

"Nope, have you?"

"Nope, at this rate we might be chow down the celery I have in my fridge." He laughed and we both made faces that didn't like the sound of that.

"Okay," I breathed, taking charge, then an idea struck me. "At home when we're indecisive like this, we ask ourselves what it was we ate recently. Because most likely that won't be something you'll want again so soon."

"That's a good idea, last night I had sushi, and the night before chicken." Darien explained, while my mind registered, 'yeah, he's health conscious.'

So I was embarrassed to confess, "Okay, well last night my dad made cheeseburgers on the grill, and the night before we had tacos." Both beef, more than likely greasy and not very healthy.

Though my prince didn't lecture or anything, not today. Instead he shrugged,
"Okay then, does pizza sound alright?"

"Pizza sounds great, what toppings do you like most?"

"Pepperoni, green peppers and mushrooms are mine. Does that all sound good to you?" He asked, not knowing he'd just listed my favorites too.

"Perfect!" I cheered, before he bolted off to call in the order. While I discovered that Jordan had somehow managed to reach out of his bars and reach a highlighter. He'd uncapped, colored his entire face and bib with it. Green highlighter everywhere, I showed Darien who was now on the phone with whoever he orders pizza with. His face was amused but shocked, he whispered, "Oh no."

I whispered, "I'm gonna go get him cleaned up, where's your bathroom again?"

"Right there," he said quietly pointing towards a door behind me. "It's though my bedroom, to the right."

I nodded and went on into his bedroom, as if it was something I did all the time. Walking into boy's private bedrooms, especially boys I care about so much. Jordan made a sound of impatience with me and I whispered, "Hey, it was your brilliant idea to eat a sharpie highlighter."

He talked at me in baby language, sounding insulted. Or he could have been copying my tone, because when he was done. He suddenly got heavier and the smell wafting up from his diaper hit me. He giggled at the face I made and it sounded like he farted along with the laugh. Not believing I was following in my mother's footsteps, I placed a curse on this adorable baby. I said over him, "I hope that when you're much older, you find yourself in a situation just like this, so you understand!"

Then I found his bathroom and the light switch. Inside Darien's tub was a plastic basin I recognized to be a baby tub. I filled it with water of the appropriate temperature, while I striped Jordan down. Leaving his diaper for last, then the second he was in the tub. All he did was use all of his limbs to splash, until all of the water was gone. As if he knew I needed a hand Darien showed up, in the nick of time.

He came in and started the water back up on the perfect temperature again. So there was a steady stream that wouldn't hurt Jordan soft baby skin. He splashed and splashed all limbs, while it took both of us to get him clean. By the time Jordan was clean, we were both soaked. Darien kept apologizing for letting it happen, but I told him it wasn't his fault. This sadly wasn't the first time I'd given Jordan a bath and he'd been worse before. I told him the truth, "I'd honestly forgotten how bad he was, and hoped he'd out grown it."

"Do you happen to have anything dry to change into?" He asked me eyeing my blue skirt and white shirt, both soaked through.

"Yes, I have normal clothes in my bag, I hadn't had a chance to change into them yet. Though it's luck for me, that I didn't, now." I giggled ringing out my shirt over his tub. He said, heavily, like he still felt bad, "I'll get your bag for you, you can change in here, and I'll use my room real quick."

"Alright," I said still laughing, thinking 'this could only happen to us.' Darien disappeared with the newly spotless Jordan and put him in his freshly changed crib I guessed. (for a second with a box of tissues, which seemed to captivate his interest entirely). Then he returned with my bag, and a towel I could dry off with; which I took gratefully, before shutting the door and locking it. I quickly dried off a little and changed, before I exited I knocked and called to him, "Are you decent?"

"Yes," he said, sounding like he wasn't far from the door. I opened it slowly, peeking at him through the crack. He was sitting on his bed's edge, face peeking at me through his hands. When we realized how silly we were both being, we both laughed and there was a knock at the door that scared Jordan. Which sent him screaming and crying, so I ran to calm him down and bounced him back into Darien's bedroom while, he handled the delivery person who'd knocked. When Jordan had calmed back down, Darien walked back into his room to take Jordan from me and bounce him back into the main room.

Which by the way, his room was cleaner than the rest of his place. You could perform a surgery in there, and be perfectly safe. I don't know how he does it, though I noticed there were no pictures, and no real homey touches. He did have photos of space that had been framed and enlarged. Though other than that, it all seemed a little impersonal. I almost wanted to tear out one of my drawings, just to give it character. But I knew none of them were good enough for his walls.

He was the perfect host, he even took my pizza out of the box for me, and put it on a plate. I was too used to eating pizza with my family and the girls, where's it everyone for themselves. I wasn't used to being treated so kindly and gentlemanly, especially from Darien Shields. The guy that I thought was the biggest jerk, to ever walk the planet, the entire first year I knew him!

I don't know where he ordered it must have been a private pizzeria near him or something. Because it was the best pizza I'd had in a long time, and even though I'm a garbage disposal, it takes a lot to truly impress me. As we were sitting there eating it was quiet for maybe a second before Jordan started to cry for a bottle. So I stopped and kept him preoccupied while Darien grabbed a bottle he'd already been warming. He raced it to me and I couldn't seem to get it in Jordan's mouth fast enough.

Once he was slirping down his dinner, Darien was sitting back down saying. "You know what, I think we make a pretty good team, you and me."

"Me too," I said, telling the truth. "Again, after all the teasing and getting hit with things. Who would have though we could be such a good team?"

"Yeah," he laughed grabbing a fresh piece for each of us. "I don't know what I would have done if it weren't for your help Serena."

"I haven't done much at all," I shrugged.

"No, you've helped a lot, and you've made it fun. Time doesn't seem to drag on so when you're here. It's made things so much easier, and I know it's made it easier on Jordan too. You're a familiar face to him, much more typical than me. I don't know how to thank you, I hope this has made up for it a little." He said gesturing to the pizza.

"You don't have to make it up to me Darien. What are friends for?" I shrugged as the last of Jordan's bottle was slurped down and disappeared. I brought him up and burped him on my shoulder. Which he was drooping on heavily by now. His evening had been full of excitement, and he was nicely warn out. So I lay him in his crib and he was rolled back inside Darien's bedroom where it was darker and more quiet.

"If he's sleeping now, he may have a harder time tonight." I told Darien quietly. Which he just waved off saying, "It's alright, let him sleep. I don't think he's used to so much excitement."

"I don't think so either," I giggled, as I sat back down with my pizza, and started eating. I know I can't explain this right, but something in the way Darien had said 'let Jordan sleep.' It almost felt like he liked the chance to talk to me. It wasn't just that either, at his table he was leaned close to me when we were talking. Like we were both totally entranced by what the other had to say. It could have just been my overactive imagination again. Or he could have honestly cared, I don't know.

The even stranger thing is, even though I felt like he liked having me alone. I was completely comfortable, way more comfortable than I had been my first time here. We talked the whole time, without a hitch once Jordan was asleep. He brought up my sketchbook again, seeming to never run out of questions on that topic.

"Have you done any new sketches, since the one I saw?" He asked smiling brilliantly, I honestly can't remember a time I saw him smile more.

"Not really, between school, study buddies, checking on Chad and Jordan when I go home at night all I seem to do is sleep." I told him, which made him laugh.

"I guess so, how are things with Chad?"

"Oh he's healing up beautifully, however the hospital had to call the numbers he had listed for emergencies. I know you called Raye and let her know for me, while the hospital informed his parents." I explained.

"Had any of you ever met them before?"

"No, not ever, Raye called them to let them know we were all looking out for him. When I left here last night, they were at the hospital sitting with him. When they first saw our little group… they didn't seem too friendly. Then Chad spoke up and introduced us, and everything was fine. That is until Chad was released and brought back to the temple. His parents made it very clear that they want to bring Chad back home with them, when they leave."

"Well, I guess that makes sense," Darien had say, ever logical. "Though I know Raye's probably devastated. How long has he been living at the temple now?"

"Nearly half a year, I knew Raye before he arrived, he's changed her. She was always doing chores, schoolwork and never really had time to be a teenager before. She'd done it all by herself for so long, she was hard to relate to. Since Chad has come along, she's opened up a lot as a person."

"I've even noticed that, though I haven't spent that much time with her lately." He confessed, "In fact the hospital the other day was the most time I've been around her in ages." He hung his head a little, as if he regretted that a little.

"I've never seen her so worried about anyone before, and it's only gotten worse. Now that Raye knows his folks are hoping to take him away."

"I'm guessing they don't live here in Tokyo." He guessed right.

"No, It would mean a huge distance between them. So I am worried for them both, and I know the others feel the same. Another reason that I haven't pulled out my sketch pad today. I tend to draw what I'm feeling or worrying about. So even if I were to draw a ballroom full of dancing couples. Raye and Chad's said faces would appear somewhere in the crowd and I believe the others would too."

"It wouldn't be a fun looking occasion," Darien understood and nodded.

"For someone so interested in what I do, I would have expected you to at least have a painting on your walls. Though all I see are actual pictures, from space, which by the way are beautiful."

"You think so?" He asked seeming surprised.

"Well yes, though I've always seemed to have a soft spot for the moon above all others strangely. It appears in nearly all of my drawings even if it's a daytime sky."

"Is that so?" He asked, sounding thoughtful.

"Though I've loved the moon since I was little. I used to think it followed me around, just me."

"That's cute, I used to think the same thing, I guess that's way I selected the close ups of the moon, to be the focus for most of these photos. Andrew said it always make him feel cold and depressed looking at the pictures from space like these. I think you're the first guest I've had, that has used the word 'beautiful.'"

"It is," I shrugged, smiling at him, which he returned. That was when I noticed the clock and realized that I had better get going. Or else my mom would get worried, so I got my plate and toted it to his sink. Not realizing I had a shadow behind me as he did the same thing. "I think you've got things well underhand, wouldn't you say?"

"Yes, thank you for stopping by."

"Anytime, if you need me, you have my number. Otherwise, would you like me to just swing by, same time tomorrow?" I asked as my stomach twisted uncomfortably to my toes.

"Yes," he answered quickly, "That would be great, if it's not too much trouble."

"No trouble at all, I'll see you then?" I asked.

"Perfect," he said seeming elated, like he may actually be looking forward to it. Not just saying so, to make me feel better this time. By the time I had my satchel and wet clothes in tote (luckily Darien had a plastic bag for me to put the wet stuff in), walking out of the apartment. I felt more comforted than I had in ages when it came to my prince. I was going to see him tomorrow and he seemed to be just as comforted by that fact as I did. It was probably just me, and he was probably looking more forward to the break, than my presence. Though right now, I didn't care much whether it was the break he liked or not. I would be seeing him, and he liked it that way. That was good enough for me.

As soon as I was out of his building and thoroughly on my way home. I called Raye and asked her, "How are things."

"Everything is much better than earlier." Raye said; her smile was apparent in her very tone. "Mina and Johnny defeated the other monster, they managed to beat it before it even touched those kids too. Though I have to say, I think something happened between him and Mina tonight, that they weren't telling us."

"Reeeally?" I asked, feeling my eyebrows shot up.

"I know I can't explain it right," Raye said on the verge of a laugh. "Though there's this tension between them. It's always been there, though now it's like it's been lit on fire. They can't talk to one another, they can't look at one another."

"That's crazy," I laughed and Raye giggled.

"Wait till you see them for yourself, it's way better in person."

"How about you, you sound so much better now. Are you and Chad okay?" I asked, while the scout of fire seemed slip off into room that was quieter and more private.

"I'm feeling much better Serena, the fire was most helpful today. Remember how this Saturday, I'm going to be performing in my school's festival?"

"Yeah, you've been working on the music and lyrics for weeks. How could I forget?" I replied.

"I wasn't at all sure what the fire was showing me at first. Though what it was is a song, a song I'm going to perform. It's everything Chad is to me and makes me feel, I jotted the whole thing down in like two minutes. I even had the melody in my head all night, as I started to mess with my instruments, it all came together. Chad got out of bed and came to be my drummer. He was drawn to the melody, but I'm not revealing the words till we're up there on stage." Raye explained, before adding. "I know that if we do it together, he'll just have to stay. He'll see, how important he is to me, I just know it."

"I hope so, that's great news Raye! I'm so glad you've got a plan, and what better way could there be to reach Chad! Than through music, his other true love." I said with laugh, and Raye said confidently.

"I know it'll work, it's bound to!" Then she was asking what I had been up to, with Darien. Which is just plan bizarre when you remember a time Raye used to call me after dating Darien! Though I always covered my ears and said, "that I'd rather, not know!"

She was the complete opposite, she wanted every detail, so talking to her ended up lasting my whole walk home. Until I got to my front door, as soon as I walked through my door, my mom was asking me how my day was. All I could say was, "It was great."

Then I excused myself, saying I had a ton of homework. Which I did, but of course leave it to a mom to ask. "I thought the reason you were gone till now was 'study buddies?'"

So I had to think up a good lie and quick! I could not tell my mother where I had really been with my father sitting there pretending to read his newspaper. So since Raye had been talking about her upcoming festival. Along with all her plans to win Chad back through her music, "We were all too busy today helping Raye."

"Helping Raye with what exactly?" My father asked from behind his paper.

"There's a big festival being held at her school this Saturday. She's one of the only one's running the thing, so she's got a lot of extra weight on her right now. All we were doing most of today was helping her plan things out. Honestly she knew what she was doing, and how to do it, we were just letting her talk it out to us."

"Well you better get your work done now." My father suggested and I saluted him playful before I bolted up the stairs to my room with a "yes sir."

I spent the rest of my night doing my homework when Luna was around. And writing in this journal every moment that she wasn't looking. That cat can be a real tyrant when she wants to be. I guess that's everything that happened today, and since Mina and Johnny defeated that creature. Things have become unusually quiet around here, it's almost as quiet as I remember life was before I was a Sailor Scout. I hope the quiet lingers and that the weirdo twins go back to wherever it is they came from, peacefully.

I have a feeling that a confrontation is inevitable, and I really hate confrontation. It's so much better when everyone parts in peace! Though the way things have been around here lately, it seems like peace is a long ways off.


Overall Progress Today: Not Bad at all, if I do say so myself! I will be seeing my prince tomorrow, and it is something he seems happy about. Mina and Johnny have something going on between them now that isn't just flirting and insults. Raye's got a plan to keep Chad while Lita/Ken and Amy/Greg are happy too. Everyone seems pretty good at the moment. If Luna were to tell me she was marrying Artemis, it would not surprise me at this rate.

Goals For Tomorrow: Help Raye as much as I can, however I can. Same with Darien, while trying to figure out what's up with Mina and our newest dude. Yep… that pretty much covers it. Till then, Goodnight!

Wish Me Luck!

~Serena


Darien's Dream Diary

Tonight was absolutely wonderful, not that it didn't have it's glitches and screw ups. All my fault, but I've never had a date, that was that fun. This wasn't even an actual date, imagine if it had been! She was sweet, considerate, we never ran out of things to talk about and she seemed completely at home with me and Jordan. I can't remember the last time I enjoyed someone's company so much. She even liked my photos close up and personal with the moon.

Andrew always picks on them telling me how cold and distant they seem. I guess, it makes him feel that way; because the walls in his apartment and his parent's homes are littered with pictures of people or paintings. Their whole home setting is warm and cluttered, while mine's very clean (though not this week) and cool.

Jordan woke up as soon as she was gone, as if he already missed her. He wasn't alone, at all. I missed her already too, and a thought occurred to me that was so many times worse than missing her now. How much was I going to miss her, when Jordan went back to his family? She wouldn't have a reason to come by so often, on these frequent 'not-date's we've been having anymore. In fact this apartment would feel bitterly lonely with no Jordan or Serena in it, after I've been so spoiled this week.

Once Jordan had settled back down for the evening, I lay my head on my pillow thinking about her. Still feeling guilty, knowing I should have only my princess, Sailor Moon, on my mind. Though that was impossible, even though Sailor Moon and the princess were both ever present too. It was like they were both aptly my moon, and Serena was my sunshine. Sparkling and shining warmth down on everything she did, said, touched.

I feel myself falling for her, more and more every breath now. It used to just be every time we spoke or saw one another… then it was everyday, to every hour, to every minute, now it's all in the span of a heartbeat or breath. The guilt in my heart couldn't be measured as I slipped away and fell asleep. Though sleep seemed like it would never come, for I was too disgusted with myself.

As soon as I was safely asleep, I saw the queen who's the mother of my princess again and she said bowed. "Welcome Prince Endymion, or would you rather I call you Darien?"

"Call me which ever you like, your highness, though as pleased as I am to see you. I think I really need to see Serenity tonight." I practically begged, bowing low on my knees and in kneel.

"I realize that your time with Serenity is something that you treasure, greatly. For that, I'm glad, though I've come to notice something that hasn't transcended in this lifetime your highness and I think that it needs exploiting."

"What is that highness?" I asked curiously.

The queen was thoughtful for a moment, before continuing. When she resumed, her voice was warm with humor and care. In so many ways, she reminded me of Serenity. She said, "Correct me if I'm wrong. In this life you're regarded as a closed off person. Others find you hard to relate to, or even get along with at times. Am I wrong about any of these assumptions?"

"No, that is what I'm known for as Darien. Was that what Endymion was known for as well?" I asked truly curious, because all of these facts seemed to amuse her on some level.

"No, not until nearly the end of your life, that is. Only then did he close himself off, from most people. No until then, Endymion was a free spirit, with thinking ahead of his time. He was kind and accepting to many and all beings he was in touch with. He was even friendly with Beryl till her true self was shown. More than willing to believe everyone deserved a chance."

"And Serenity, was she a free spirit too?" I asked already knowing the answer, which was a no.

"Serenity wished for freedom and prayed for peace. But her spirit was too weighted down with all of her responsibilities, studies and experiences. As princess of the Moon, she could not be free, that is until she got around you. You always seemed to bring out that side of her."

"How strange," I commented, looking off thoughtfully. Then I finally stood from my crouched position of respect. To stand with her majesty, she grinned at me and reminded.

"I'm not to tell you too much, or give away anything, as you well know. Though I have promised to help you the best I can. Keeping with that promise, I'd like you to keep something in mind for me. If your spirit is so careful and guarded as Serenity's was. Perhaps in this life, it's your spirit that needs the freeing, my dear."

Then I was dropped into a dream so vivid and real, it could have only been a memory. Sailor Moon as well as two other Scouts were all gather close. All three were sad and in tears grieving a great loss. They kept mentioning a 'Tuxedo Mask,' and how dear he was to all three of them. Though as sad as the other Scouts were, neither were sadder than Sailor Moon. She looked positively ill at the thought of the bereavement. At the sight of this, my heart immediately went out to her. And I realized something, hadn't I remembered something about fighting alongside these women in a Tux? Hadn't my brain replayed so recollection of this taking place, many times over?

Again, I was wrapped up into the impossibilities of all these thoughts as well as several others now racing through my brain. What did all of this mean? The moment of moaning I was watching right now, was this when I forgot everything?

As if to answer my question, my perspective, which I can only guess was me in the Tux I keep dreaming about stepped out of the shadows to assure the three young ladies. I had been beaten a bit, though I was all right on the whole and they had nothing to worry about. As I snuck up behind them, I said quietly, "I'm glad that you were worried about me."

They all, turned gasped and lit up. As bright as all of them seemed to be, neither of the other two seem to outshine Sailor Moon. She was a luminous as the moon, and glittering waters behind her.

"Jadeite said, 'he destroyed you,'" Sailor Moon called to me. Her voice a whoosh of relief and a smile I could hear as well as see.

"I'm not that easy to get rid of." I boasted while her smile only seemed to grow warmer.

I could hear the others and Sailor Moon as well, asking me all kinds of questions. Though I only half heard them, for it's the first time I ever felt like I was truly a part of something. I always thought that when I died, it would be as if Ebenezer Scrooge's nightmare funeral was happening. The only ones that I think would attend would be Andrew and his family… maybe Rita too. I'd never had anyone care so much, not even to this day.

To all of their questions I merely said that they "must remain a secret for now." Then I bid them farewell mentioning that they needed to stick together. That I would be with them till the end, or something. I'm guessing these little speeches were a routine of mine, because they flowed easily as habit. Though all I could seem to think about was the those blue eyes. That gold hair and that surprised smile.

It was that moment that Jordan decided to wake up screaming. Sending me running over to his crib to calm him down. As I pat his back and soothed him, and realized he needed changing. My mind was reeling with the queen's hint, as well as this latest somehow forgotten memory. I honestly have no idea what to make of either one of them. Though it's four in the morning. Nothing makes sense at this moment! Goodnight, for now, I'll write more when I have a better idea of what all of this means!

-Darien


TPPRS or The Princess-Prince Reconnection Scheme

Attempt Three (Not to mention the first real entry about our subjects in quite sometimes!) – Keeping Watch Over Serenity As She Left Endymion's Apartment After Dark.

(Noted by a rather steamed Mina - though my anger has nothing to do with the prince or princess. So let's try to focus on them right now.)

Summary: After I left the temple, and after defeating that fiend, that had terrorized so many. My evening looked wide open, unlike the rest of you girls, my plans didn't carry into the night. Unless you take into account homework that I still hadn't done, or the fact Artemis needs a bath. I didn't have a prince chase after, no my partner is no prince, that I can assure you! I didn't even have a guys attention at all I though. So instead of even attempting to make plans with my partner, the player! I decided Serena would probably wouldn't be getting home till it was dark outside. So went to a little spot I love right at Darien's apartment building complex. I sat in a booth that had a perfect view too so I could spot our princess when she made her escape.

While I was slowing ingesting my dinner, and carefully doing my homework. My would be partner, came into the restaurant as well. Of course he was with a girl, that had fake eyelashes and light purple highlights. I ignored them though and continued to keep watch out for our princess. The whole while that there, nothing much happened, though just as I finished my homework and put it away. I was approached by my partner in crime, he asked me, "Do you mind if I join you for a moment?" In his little non-attractive accent.

I told him, "I didn't care what he did, but that I did think his date would have issue with him sitting with me. Leaving her all alone." He replied, completely detached, that "She'd get over it." In the same breath, he asked me, "What exactly are you doing with you evening?"

I told him the truth, that "I had no plans, so I was waiting to catch up with Serena when she finished helping Darien. To see what she was up to!" Then I asked him, "why did he want to know?"

He told me that "He'd planned to keep an eye on the princess and that I could go on home." So I told him what any of us would have told him.

"Yeah, I'm sure that you can protect Serena, while escorting your friend there. Especially since you've had this job for so long… Oh that's right, you've hardly completely your first week." I glared at him and he glared at me. I was nice, and told him, "I was fine," that he should, "enjoy his night and his company. I've taken care of Serena a lot longer than he has. I was sure I could handle it just fine."

I know he was about to argue, but it was that moment I spotted our princess coming out of Darien's building. So I grabbed my stuff, left money by my bill and waved goodnight to my egotistical partner. I jogged after Serena having every intention of catching up with her and walking along with her home. She was talking on a cell phone, to Raye I think. Even though she seemed engrossed in whatever conversation she was having with her, I waved and said "Hey!" Though she didn't seem to hear me. I jogged closer, and as I was catching up with her I looked up at the tall building for a second.

I could plainly see Darien standing on one of the top balconies. He was watching over our princess' advancement as well, I guess it's even more of a habit for him, than us. I doubt he noticed me there, though I doubt he would have noticed a nuclear explosion beside Serena! I have to hand it to our princess, she must be doing SOMETHING right because I saw him last night. He was strung out! They aren't even dating, and the boy was enchanted!

Which should be spectacular news to all involved in this project! But I'm afraid that as we fell out of Darien's sight, and I was about to try and join Serena again. Another unexpected follower stepped out of the shadows for a blink of an eye! And no I don't mean Johnny either! It was Alan, Ann's brother was pursuing her too!

Before you ask the millions of questions I know you all must have. Let me explain things a little better. I wasn't as creeped out by his action (after all I was basically doing the same thing), as I was his technique. The way he watched over, it was literally dangerous to see, he didn't look like all of his intentions are so good. I was getting ready to scare him off when I was grabbed from behind, by Johnny (who nearly got his head blasted off)

When I realized it was him, I sassed, "What the hell are you doing?"

"Keeping an eye on our princess and my partner."

"By scaring me half to death?"

"Shh!" He insisted, as not to disrupt our subjects. He followed along, arguing with me the rest of the way. Swearing that it was better to have a guy along in this situation. Just incase Alan did get brave and try something. I couldn't argue with that, though I seemed to find plenty of other things at the time to argue with him about.

((Personal Note: This is why I maintain that this is one girl with no romantic inclinations with my muscle-headed knight! I'm sure he's a nice person, and that we're as destined to be a team as the rest of you. We're just going to need to get a little more used to one another… and stop fighting. I can't stand screaming at one another like this.))

With that noted, I would also appreciate it if you guys could please respect that. Which means quit pushing us on each other so much (Yes I heard Raye and Lita plotting before that fire reading. Ken, Greg and Chad aren't innocent either) All of you guys met prior to being partners, even Serena knew Darien before she knew about Tux. Johnny and I didn't get that luxury, I appreciate it, really I do, and I'm sure Johnny feels the same. Just let us please handle it on our own terms, Thank you and I love you all!

(Now back more important business, regarding our princess and prince!)

Accomplishments? - Well, I think that Serena and Darien are coming along quiet well. From what I can see from a distance, he's definitely interested, while she seems comfortable and happy. Though I think that we should consider, all of us, keeping a closer eye Ann and Alan. I know those of you who attend school with them and Serena, have been hinting this all along. Now we really need to take it seriously, I'm convinced if this goes on any longer. They will wreck things for the people we love. If they don't seriously hurt someone in the process. As for ideas, on how we can accomplish this while being there for Serena and Darien when we can… I hope at least one of you guys has some plan! I've got nothing and this is very serious! If any of you have any ideas, PLEASE feel free to write them down or I guess if you're not in a writing mood we can talk it out after Serena leaves today.

But enough of my jabber, what do you guys think?

-Mina (Or Venus)

Raye's Opening Rant –First off, I'm sorry your evening was so rough Mina. That really bites! As for what you witnessed, I'm glad you and John were there! I knew Alan had a frightening infatuation with our princess, though I never would have pegged him a stalker. If what you observed is as you described, there's no doubt in my mind that his intentions weren't all good. If he got away with it like that I believe he'll do it again too. There can't be a positive outcome if he keeps this up! We've got to do a better job of observing these two. Before they ruin everything! I don't have any ideas at the moment, though I'm sure we'll com up with something when we all put our heads together.

Chad's Chat - Hey Mina! Sorry to hear about your 'not-so-magical' evening with John-John! ((Like, by the way, it's exactly like you said, you just need to get used to one another. He's not, like, a person that adjusts to change well, like, especially when it's thrown at him like this. Though he can, like, be player-ish… if that's a word.)) Chicks just flock to him it seems, it's like, he honestly can't help it. Like it's all a part of that Venus magnetism, and from what I've heard, you know all about that too. Don't fret; things will get better, and don't go too hard on the dude. He's a great friend with a great heart, you'll grow to like him, I know it!

As for Sere! She and Darien are in for some gruesome trouble if we don't fix this NOW! I even have a plan! If this sounds dumb or if any of you have a better idea, please say so! But what I think is that we should let you girls take over the supportive, romantic side of this outfit, full time. While me and my brother knights handle the kooks. We let you girls take that side, and we'll make the crazies play nice. That way you can still be there when Sere needs you. And we can too, in our own way. A way that's more suited to me, anyway.

I mean, like, I can talk to her too, and any of you girls (for that matter) like if you need me. I just feel more productive with a job like this one. I would feel like I'm being more useful to our prince and princess. Like I'm better serving them, with action and butt kicking. If this is a dumb idea, and like, you guys got a better one, I'll back you. Or if this is just me that volunteers, that's cool too. Just let me know later on today, because if this is the best we come up with… it will be the first good idea I've had in, like, forever!

Amy's Analysis – I don't know about you guys, but I truly think Chad has a good idea. We scouts are still too used to it being just us girls. Since the beginning it seems, it's always been Serena, two cats and the four of us. I believe this can work, should work, and would be a more efficient way for the boys to help! Great job Chad! Though I am sorry mina and Johnny both didn't seem to have much fun last night. Even though the both of you were able to defeat that monstrosity.

Greg's Oration – I could agree more with Amy and Chad! That's sheer brilliance, in my opinion. It really would seem like we guys, were being more helpful. Count me in… I know things will get better for you two (Mina & Johnny) I'm sure of it. I think we all went through a time where we had to get to know each other. Serena and Darien will probably go through it all over again. This time getting to know each other fully. Both as normal people, as well as behind the mask. This is just your turn! Best wishes and luck to you both! And I really hope I can contribute a lot to our new cases and goals! I look forward to talking about this more in-depth later on today!

Ken's 'Hell of a Try!' – Whoa John! You really screwed up big time buddy! I'm sorry that sounds insensitive and stuff, but it's true! Mina's one of the more quiet girls of our five. To get her riled up that much; you must have been really unpleasant. Which is like a first since most of the time you have a lot more trouble getting girls to leave you alone! This is GREAT! John, the man who channels Venus, the love god/goddess has truly met his match! She's really got nothing to do with you now! I hope you know that I'm going to be fishing for info on this later!

Mina, if you read this, please don't get too mad at him or me. It's just so funny to see John so tied up in knots all the time. Usually he's so smooth (debonair), and charming that ladies of all ages, shapes and sizes are eating out of the palm of his hand. He even charmed his nannies into giving him anything when we were small. A woman that isn't so taken with him at first sight, isn't something he's used to handling.

I think Chad's idea is boss! I think we guys should get started on it today. Like after school. Though I think this is one thing we should warn Serena that we saw too. Sere doesn't have to know that Mina planned to meet up with her and watch her. That'll make her feel like a five year old. I think Mina should tell Serena that she followed Alan following her. It's her life, and she should be a little more cautious with it. Sailor Scout or not, that's the only thing that I think should change. Other than that, you can count on me.

Lita's Liberation – I agree with Chad and Ken (though I wish he wasn't so blunt about some things), Ann and Alan are getting way too serious. I believe that we need to keep a tighter lookout on them, and Chad's idea's the easiest, best way to go about it. Since Alan's fascination has reached new, scary, peaks. I do believe Serena needs to know too. Like Raye said, there's no upside to stalking a person. Sorry that your night sucked Mina, hope tonight's a little better. I am sorry if me and Raye have been too pushy. It's only because we want you to be as happy as we are. So I hope you can forgive me. I will try not to be so overbearing in the future.

Mina's Monolog– Already forgotten Guys ((Raye and Lita, you know I love you both and appreciate you! Thank you for understanding!))! Wow, what great ideas you all have. I think that Chad and Ken are both geniuses today! And I think tonight's already looking way better. Artemis and Luna wouldn't comment, they just want it to be noted they're proud of us and think we're on the right track too. Hey, if the guardians are saying clever, you know it's gotta be right! Great job, though I will now be handing this notebook over to my partner. We can't finalize until ALL of us have said our piece! Wonderful work to you all, I'm pretty proud of you all too!

Johnny's Jibe – First off, I would like to once again give my deepest apologies to my new partner too. I truly did not set out to ruin your evening, even though it may seem that way. Like Ken so kindly pointed out, my life hasn't been the easiest. Though for some reason, ladies have always spoiled me. Let me get away with far too much, even my mother, when we're getting along. (I can only guess now that it's that magical blood running though both our veins. That even through being born again, is laced with an inexplicable talent in love and persuasion on my part.) A talent that seems to completely evade me when it comes to you.

Please know that I only followed after you last night, for the reasons the others hinted at. I've never felt so drawn and interested in a girl before. I've also, never had a girl treat me so indifferently before. You haven't treated me bad, or rudely at all. The things you said last night were deserved. For I had wrongly been treating you like every other woman I meet. Not knowing, how true exception and different you are. So I'll ask this one thing of you Mina, before I comment on the other issues above.

I know it's a lot to ask, after last night's fiascos, but after our meeting today... Would you please accompany me, out to dinner. I'm not asking you on a date, I know that I have a lot to make up for, after my wonderful first impression. I just wish to get to know you better. Please consider it and let me know your answer at your earliest convenience.

As for the ideas that Kenneth and Chadwick each had. I must say bravo, for it's far better than anything else I could think of. Not to mention, it's a definite way to be assured our prince and princess are both safe. Serena should be told of what happened too, it was our intention to alert her and follow her home. Though we were afraid of scaring her death and she can be a little careless, I've noticed. She doesn't seem to realize that anyone could hurt her, it's not in her nature to even think such a thing. I'm ready to begin this very moment if nessassy. Just tell me where and when and I'll be here.

Mina's Answer - After much consideration, I accept your invitation, John. However I want it plain that this is not a date. This is just two persons getting to know each other better; and spending a little quality time together.

Johnny's Reply – Thank you miss V, you will not regret it.

Raye's Closing Rant: I would just like it noted that if Mina hadn't said yes… I would have. No, he could have had all three of his other female teammates, probably Serena too for that manner. On another note, I think it's so interesting how this book has evolved form a project helping Serena and Darien. To a way of reaching out to one another and our partners too. On that, this is the end of this session, Ken and Chad's ideas have been agreed upon by the entire team. So tonight, they go in effect, and if we're out running around, happen to spot either of the twin. Our Knights will be left to the task of making certain they don't do anything drastic. And in today's meeting Serena was told of what was seen the night before. She handled it pretty well, though she seemed very shaken. We told her we'd be using the buddy system and staying near by, to make certain it never happened again. The princess was gracious and tonight, the new plans take action! Wish us luck, Goodnight!


Well, that's it I guess for Much Ado Thursday! Friday will be posted very soon! I hope that you all have enjoyed this as much as I have. Now it's your turn, did you like it, love it, hate it, tolerate it? Let me know, I love hearing from you all and you keep me going! Please try to be kind though, my heart can only take so much. Love you all and hope this is reaching all of you with sunny skies! Much Love!

-SailorLeia