Title: Who Really Cares For Me
Author: Usagi San
Email: chiba_serena@hotmail.com
Rating: PG, may change throughout story.
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon...
AN: At last! Chapter one is out! I hope you guys enjoy this chapter, and thanks to all the people who emailed me with comments!
Chapter One
[2 month since Charles departed.]
"Excuse Me?" I asked through clenched teeth.
"I'm sorry Serena but you'll have to move."
"But..."
"No buts!" Mother used her infrequent rising of voice, and I quickly backed off. Turning, I picked up my skirt and walked to my room. Once inside, I collapsed on the bed and sighed. Mother just told me that I am going to have to live with some old friends of hers' in some foreign country. Father is very sick and Mother says that she needs to spend all her time to nurse him. So in 2 days, I will be riding for some stranger's house. How life is so unfair! Suddenly, my thoughts drifted to something Mother had said when she told me of sending me away.
FlashBack:
"Serena, I am sorry to say this but I have to send you to live with a friend of mine. You know, the Shields in England." Mother said calmly.
End of Flash Back.
England. That name sounds so familiar. England. England! That's where Charles went! My heart leapt and fluttered at the name. I am going to England, to where Charles is. I got up from the bed and jumped for joy. Opening the door, I raced back to the Mother's room. Slowing when I neared her room, I walked gracefully in and said hello to mother.
"Mother, I have decided that I will be willing to go to England for Father's sake."
Silence, then,
"Oh Serena, that's wonderful news!" My mother beamed at me with such happiness that I smiled back.
The track was bumpy and twice, I almost lost my balance on the train. Beside me, my servant slept. We are on our way to England and are almost there. I can't wait to go to England and find Charles. I am sure that he will be overjoyed to see me and will sweep me off my feet and kiss me until I melt.
The cool breeze rushed in from the window and swept across my skirt. Feeling suddenly chilled, I wrapped my skirt tighter around me. Just then, the train lurched to a stop, waking my servant. Muttering an apology for drifting off, she began to collect my things and we walked off the train.
I didn't expect so many people at the train station, and the number of people amazed me. Recalling what my mother told me, I began looking about for a sign that would read my name. Scanning the crowd, my eyes fell on a man, maybe in his early twenties with black hair and blue eyes. He was staring straight at me with such intensity that I shivered and looked away. Shrugging it off, I proceeded to walk into the crowd of people to look for the Shields.
With so many people, it was hard to make my way through the crowd. One person shoved me and I fell against another.
Mumbling an apology, I straightened and began to walk away. But a hand shot out and grabbed me from behind. My servant noticed this and gasped. I turned around, about to tell this person off, when I saw whom it was. The man with the black hair and blue eyes who was staring at me earlier.
"Excuse me, could you kindly remove your hands so that I can walk away?" I asked, my blue eyes glaring at him. He seemed taken back by my tone of voice, but his hands didn't waver from their position on my arms. I was pretty sure that a bruise would appear right where he is gripping me tomorrow.
"Are you Serena?" he asked uncertainly.
"I-Yes, I am," I replied, a little puzzled. How did he know my name?
"I am Darien Shields and I am suppose to pick you up and take you home." He said stiffly.
I gaped at him. So that's why he was staring at me back there. He must have seen my picture and recognized me!
Darien led the way and started walking toward a well-furnished carriage. I followed him, deep in thought. I don't know what to make of Darien. He seemed so cold, yet he is so handsome. Stop this Serena! Your heart belongs to Charles and Charles alone. How could you even look at another guy? Still, I couldn't help but take one more look at his profile. This time, I caught him staring back at me! Or rather, at my body. I glanced down at my dress. Is something wrong? Do I have a patch of dirt somewhere? I couldn't find anything wrong.
"Is something wrong?" I asked quizzically. He blushed, but didn't say anything. I could feel myself getting extremely annoyed. Is this Darien person deaf, or does he just not want to talk?
Swallowing my annoyance, I climbed into the carriage and fumed in silence. He climbed in after me. Perhaps he saw annoyance on my face, for he said,
"Is something wrong?"
I turned my face toward the window and ignored him. He'd ignored me before, so now it's my turn to ignore him. I may be a proper lady, but I had never been treated like that before.
Suddenly, the carriage lurched as it hit a bump in the road, and I screamed as I fell. Guess whom I fell on. Just my luck, it's Darien.
I quickly got off him. I could feel my face burning hot. How could fate be like this? Even as I relieved in my embarrassment, I could hear chuckles from the person across from me. My eyes met his and I felt my embarrassment turn into anger.
"What are you laughing about?" I demanded, forgetting all my manners.
"I was just thinking about something. You know that my mother told me that you were a *proper* lady? You sure don't act like one!" Darien said with a smirk.
"And here I thought you don't know how to talk!" I bit out sarcastically. This guy is really getting on my nerves.
He seems taken back.
"I never thought Americans were brought up so poorly,"
"You-" I didn't finish my sentence. The driver of the carriage stopped the carriage and announced that we were here. I couldn't have wished for a better time. Brushing past him, I stomped over and flung the carriage door open. For a moment, the bright sun blinded me. I blinked and adjusted to the brightness. The driver helped me down and I gazed at my surroundings. An enormous mansion stood before me. It was so beautiful! The earlier quarrel forgotten, I took a step toward the house.
A couple walked out of the house and walked toward me.
"Hello!" said the woman. She looked about 40 with the same black hair as Darien. The man beside her echoed her.
I smiled. This must be the famous Austal Shields that my mother had told me about. She was reputed to be the most kind and beautiful woman in society abut 20 years ago. She certainly hasn't lost her beauty even after giving birth to a son.
"Hi! You must be Mrs. Shields. I heard so much about you from my mother!" I said excitedly. I couldn't wait to tell Mrs. Shields about Charles so that she could help me find him.
"Oh please call me Austal! And I see you've acquainted with my son, Darien?" she presumes, looking over my shoulder to look at Darien.
"We have met Mother, and Serena is quite a lady," Darien said to her mother. I knew that he probably has that stupid smirk on his face.
"That's wonderful!" gushed Austal. "Why don't we all coming for a cup of tea and make Serena feel right at home!"
As I followed Austal and her husband into the mansion, I couldn't help but notice how Darien's eyes had become colder than before, if possible. I wonder if he gets along with his parents. My head started to hurt from the lack of sleep on the train, and I pushed away those thoughts.
That night, I slept comfortably in my big fluffy bed. After we had tea, I had felt so tired that I requested to retire early. Austal and Damale, the husband had fussed over me and immediately showed me to my room. All the while, Darien had stood by watching me with those icy blue eyes of his. I felt so uncomfortable, as though his eyes could see right through my heart.
End of Chapter One
Well, how's this chapter? I introduced Darien, and though with some clashes between Serena and Darien, eventually, they will end up together. So email me right now and tell me what you think!
-Usagi San
Author: Usagi San
Email: chiba_serena@hotmail.com
Rating: PG, may change throughout story.
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon...
AN: At last! Chapter one is out! I hope you guys enjoy this chapter, and thanks to all the people who emailed me with comments!
Chapter One
[2 month since Charles departed.]
"Excuse Me?" I asked through clenched teeth.
"I'm sorry Serena but you'll have to move."
"But..."
"No buts!" Mother used her infrequent rising of voice, and I quickly backed off. Turning, I picked up my skirt and walked to my room. Once inside, I collapsed on the bed and sighed. Mother just told me that I am going to have to live with some old friends of hers' in some foreign country. Father is very sick and Mother says that she needs to spend all her time to nurse him. So in 2 days, I will be riding for some stranger's house. How life is so unfair! Suddenly, my thoughts drifted to something Mother had said when she told me of sending me away.
FlashBack:
"Serena, I am sorry to say this but I have to send you to live with a friend of mine. You know, the Shields in England." Mother said calmly.
End of Flash Back.
England. That name sounds so familiar. England. England! That's where Charles went! My heart leapt and fluttered at the name. I am going to England, to where Charles is. I got up from the bed and jumped for joy. Opening the door, I raced back to the Mother's room. Slowing when I neared her room, I walked gracefully in and said hello to mother.
"Mother, I have decided that I will be willing to go to England for Father's sake."
Silence, then,
"Oh Serena, that's wonderful news!" My mother beamed at me with such happiness that I smiled back.
The track was bumpy and twice, I almost lost my balance on the train. Beside me, my servant slept. We are on our way to England and are almost there. I can't wait to go to England and find Charles. I am sure that he will be overjoyed to see me and will sweep me off my feet and kiss me until I melt.
The cool breeze rushed in from the window and swept across my skirt. Feeling suddenly chilled, I wrapped my skirt tighter around me. Just then, the train lurched to a stop, waking my servant. Muttering an apology for drifting off, she began to collect my things and we walked off the train.
I didn't expect so many people at the train station, and the number of people amazed me. Recalling what my mother told me, I began looking about for a sign that would read my name. Scanning the crowd, my eyes fell on a man, maybe in his early twenties with black hair and blue eyes. He was staring straight at me with such intensity that I shivered and looked away. Shrugging it off, I proceeded to walk into the crowd of people to look for the Shields.
With so many people, it was hard to make my way through the crowd. One person shoved me and I fell against another.
Mumbling an apology, I straightened and began to walk away. But a hand shot out and grabbed me from behind. My servant noticed this and gasped. I turned around, about to tell this person off, when I saw whom it was. The man with the black hair and blue eyes who was staring at me earlier.
"Excuse me, could you kindly remove your hands so that I can walk away?" I asked, my blue eyes glaring at him. He seemed taken back by my tone of voice, but his hands didn't waver from their position on my arms. I was pretty sure that a bruise would appear right where he is gripping me tomorrow.
"Are you Serena?" he asked uncertainly.
"I-Yes, I am," I replied, a little puzzled. How did he know my name?
"I am Darien Shields and I am suppose to pick you up and take you home." He said stiffly.
I gaped at him. So that's why he was staring at me back there. He must have seen my picture and recognized me!
Darien led the way and started walking toward a well-furnished carriage. I followed him, deep in thought. I don't know what to make of Darien. He seemed so cold, yet he is so handsome. Stop this Serena! Your heart belongs to Charles and Charles alone. How could you even look at another guy? Still, I couldn't help but take one more look at his profile. This time, I caught him staring back at me! Or rather, at my body. I glanced down at my dress. Is something wrong? Do I have a patch of dirt somewhere? I couldn't find anything wrong.
"Is something wrong?" I asked quizzically. He blushed, but didn't say anything. I could feel myself getting extremely annoyed. Is this Darien person deaf, or does he just not want to talk?
Swallowing my annoyance, I climbed into the carriage and fumed in silence. He climbed in after me. Perhaps he saw annoyance on my face, for he said,
"Is something wrong?"
I turned my face toward the window and ignored him. He'd ignored me before, so now it's my turn to ignore him. I may be a proper lady, but I had never been treated like that before.
Suddenly, the carriage lurched as it hit a bump in the road, and I screamed as I fell. Guess whom I fell on. Just my luck, it's Darien.
I quickly got off him. I could feel my face burning hot. How could fate be like this? Even as I relieved in my embarrassment, I could hear chuckles from the person across from me. My eyes met his and I felt my embarrassment turn into anger.
"What are you laughing about?" I demanded, forgetting all my manners.
"I was just thinking about something. You know that my mother told me that you were a *proper* lady? You sure don't act like one!" Darien said with a smirk.
"And here I thought you don't know how to talk!" I bit out sarcastically. This guy is really getting on my nerves.
He seems taken back.
"I never thought Americans were brought up so poorly,"
"You-" I didn't finish my sentence. The driver of the carriage stopped the carriage and announced that we were here. I couldn't have wished for a better time. Brushing past him, I stomped over and flung the carriage door open. For a moment, the bright sun blinded me. I blinked and adjusted to the brightness. The driver helped me down and I gazed at my surroundings. An enormous mansion stood before me. It was so beautiful! The earlier quarrel forgotten, I took a step toward the house.
A couple walked out of the house and walked toward me.
"Hello!" said the woman. She looked about 40 with the same black hair as Darien. The man beside her echoed her.
I smiled. This must be the famous Austal Shields that my mother had told me about. She was reputed to be the most kind and beautiful woman in society abut 20 years ago. She certainly hasn't lost her beauty even after giving birth to a son.
"Hi! You must be Mrs. Shields. I heard so much about you from my mother!" I said excitedly. I couldn't wait to tell Mrs. Shields about Charles so that she could help me find him.
"Oh please call me Austal! And I see you've acquainted with my son, Darien?" she presumes, looking over my shoulder to look at Darien.
"We have met Mother, and Serena is quite a lady," Darien said to her mother. I knew that he probably has that stupid smirk on his face.
"That's wonderful!" gushed Austal. "Why don't we all coming for a cup of tea and make Serena feel right at home!"
As I followed Austal and her husband into the mansion, I couldn't help but notice how Darien's eyes had become colder than before, if possible. I wonder if he gets along with his parents. My head started to hurt from the lack of sleep on the train, and I pushed away those thoughts.
That night, I slept comfortably in my big fluffy bed. After we had tea, I had felt so tired that I requested to retire early. Austal and Damale, the husband had fussed over me and immediately showed me to my room. All the while, Darien had stood by watching me with those icy blue eyes of his. I felt so uncomfortable, as though his eyes could see right through my heart.
End of Chapter One
Well, how's this chapter? I introduced Darien, and though with some clashes between Serena and Darien, eventually, they will end up together. So email me right now and tell me what you think!
-Usagi San
