AN: Hey again minna! I am determind to finish this before going to England! I leave mid July, and unfortunantly will not be opsting while I'm over there, unless someone dies and leaves me a laptop sometime soon. I can't believe this, ME writing author's notes? Never thought I'd see the day... Oh well anyways I have to get writing or else this will never be finished! R & R, please!
---Angel_13aby
(Don't forget: you know my email! angel_13aby@yahoo.com)
Drum roll please.....
Sworn By Destiny- The Princess Saga- Chapter 3
Serena was awoke the next morning by Darien, and did not mention her nightmare. Neither did he or Malacite.
"Hey sunshine." Darien said as he gently shook her.
"Uhhh..." she moaned, rolling over. Darien laughed, and quickly whipped the covers off her, exposing her to the cold morning breeze coming from the window.
"Darien it's eight thirty. I don't wanna get up." Serena said as she leaned back against the wall. She punctuated her words with a yawn.
"Hey Dare breakfast is almost ready." Malacite called from the kitchen. Serena was immediatly alert.
"Malacite? In an apron? This I gotta see." Serena said laughing as she jumped out of bed, fully awake.
"Oh so now the princess decides to get up!" Darien teased. She turned around and stuck her tongue out at him before dissapearing in to the bathroom. Thirty minutes later Darien knocked on the door.
"Serena your pancakes went cold fifteen minutes ago."
"I'm done Darien." came the reply. Darien looked at Malacite, and then back at the door.
"Good Morning!" Serena said bubbily as she came out. She wore a light blue miniskirt, and a white belly shirt. Her hair was tied back in a French braid.
"So what are we doing today?" she asked after gobbling up her cold pancakes.
"Rollerblading." Malacite replied.
"And I thought we might rent a movie for tonight." Darien added. A smile lit Serena's face.
"Cool!" she exclaimed.
Hours later...
"Darien!!!" Serena screamed as Darien let go of her going downhill. They had been cruising town on their blades for five hours and Serena still would not let go of his hand. As she flew down the hill, Darien and Malacite speeded after her. When they caught her at the bottom, she was laughing. But when Darien tried to apologise, she punched him lightly in the arm.
"Don't you ever do that again, Darien!" Darien grinned. Not a problem. he said. Malacite once again rolled his eyes at his friend.
"So Darien what are we going to do for the next few days?" Serena asked.
"Not much." Darien said as they sat down on a bench.
"So where are we going on Saturday again?" Serena asked.
"This Ball thing at the Palace." Malacite said quickly. Serena's eyes widened.
"Wow it must be for someone really important. How come you get to go?" Serena questioned.
"Yeah it's this Princess's birthday. You'll enjoy it." Darien said. He breathed a sigh of relief as Serena forgot about her other question.
As they stood to go home, a pair of eyes watched them from a nearby bench.
"I'll get you, Princess." a cold voice whispered. "And your little Prince, too."
"Did you hear something?" Serena asked them. They shook their heads. "Oh... nevermind. My imagination." she said, then they took off.
"Oh it's more than your imagination, Princess. You'll be sorry." The voice whispered, and then all that was left on the bench was a newspaper, gently blowing in the wind. A block away, Serena shivered.
The next day, lunchtime...
"So Serena what do you want to do today? We've really got nothing planned." Malacite asked.
"I dunno. What do you guys wanna do?" Serena asked.
"Well, we can go out to dinner. I can get us reservations at a nice restaraunt." Darien said coyly. Serena's smile widened even more.
"Yeah Dare. What about that place in town that we always go to when we're here... umm... you know, that French place, right?" Malacite asked.
"Yeah we can go there." Darien said.
"Cool so when are we going?" Serena asked.
Darien looked at the clock. "Uh let's see it's 3 now, so we should probably leave here at six. Okay?" Serena nodded, then looked up at the clock.
"THREE? SIX? I gotta get ready!" She cried as she once again disappeared in to the bathroom.
"Here we go again..." Darien said. Malacite rolled his eyes.
So you really like her? Malacite asked.
You have no idea. Darien replied.
Then ask her out or something. Dude, she's going to see Queen Serenity in two days, right?
Riiight. Darien said slowly.
She may disappear after that and you might never see her again. Malacite warned.
You're right, but what can I say? Darien asked.
I dunno. Maybe you should tell her at the celebration.
Right on, bro. Darien replied as he and Malacite did a high-five. Then they went to chill in front of the TV. At five-thirty they went and got changed, and came back to veg on the couch. At ten till six, Serena had still not come out.
Darien knocked on the door. "Serena, are you done yet? You've been in there for nearly THREE hours!"
"I'm almost done, Darien. I'll be out in a minute!"
"Good, cause if your not, we're going without you!" Malacite warned.
Darien looked at Malacite, then at the door, then back at Malacite.
"Women." They said together.
"I heard that." Serena joked as she came out. She wore a pink silk sleeveless dress that came almost to the ground, and high heels. A piece of light blue velvet wrapped around her low on the hips, and was tied in a perfect bow at the back. She still wore her diamond. Her hair was back in a bun, and small candy curls hung by her face.
Wow. Malacite said.
She looks incredible. Darien added, astonished.
"Why thank you. Shall we go?" Serena asked.
Malacite... Darien said as he led them out to the car.
She did it again. I know. Malacite replied. A few times, Serena had picked up on what the guys were saying with telepathy. They chose not to point it out to her, but they thought it was extremely odd.
Fifteen minutes later, they entered the fancy building. Glasses clinked throughout the restaurant as waiters and
hostesses bustled back and forth. Serena looked on in awe of the
spectacular place, with crystal chandeliers and marble floors.
Darien spoke to the host, and he took a moment to look at the black leather book.
"Just a moment, sir. Ah yes, a table for 3."
They were lead to a corner of the restaurant, past a small
dancing floor that had been hidden by curtains from the lobby. Serena
watched as the people on the floor spun and danced to the music of the band on stage. Darien smiled down at the girl, making a mental note to get her on to dance before the evening was through.
As they came to a candlelit table, the host pulled out Serena's
chair for her to sit, as Darien jealously took his own seat. He HAD
been planning to do that himself.
Darien and Malacite began to talk while Serena looked around. Soon, the waiter was back.
"So, are you ready to order?" he asked in French. Serena snapped out of it.
"I'll have the filet mignon." Malacite replied in the same language. "With a side salad and a baked potatoe."
"I'll have the duck, please. And please tell Chef Zincarrie to easy on the sauce. I'd also like a side salad, and could we please look at the wine list?" Darien finished in French. Serena stared at the French on her menu. Darien saw her face.
"I don't speak French Darien." she said.
"Do you want the duck? It's really delicious." Darien replied.
"Okay. Can you tell him?" she asked. The waiter smiled.
"Would the madmoiselle also like the duck?" he asked in English. Serena smiled happily and nodded.
"Merci!" Darien told him, and the man went off to the kitchen. They didn't have to wait long for their salads, and soon after, their meals came out. Serena stared at her plate.
"Darien..." she said quietly.
"What?"
"What is this again?"
"The poached liver of a goose. Try it, it's good!" he added, seeing the look on her face.
After she tried it, the duck was eaten quickly. Seeing her empty plate, Darien almost laughed.
"I told you you'd like it, princess." he said, then turned back to his discussion with Malacite. He didn't realize Serena could hear them.
"But how can I break it off? My mother's been telling me about it for my entire life." Darien said.
"I dunno." Malchite replied vocally, but inside, he gave a different answer. Your engagement to the Princess Serenity probably can't be broken off. The entire System has known about it since the day she was born. This is becoming too complicated.
Yeah.
"If you ask me, she's becoming more of a pain by the minute, Dare."
"I wonder if I could just ditch her." Darien wondered aloud. Next to him, Serena felt knives going through her heart with each of their words. 'I tried not to be a pain. Did they lie when I asked them if I was? They think I'm a pain.' she thought, her vision clouding with tears. 'They won't ditch me. They wouldn't.' she thought. Darien leaned over to her.
"Hey, what's the matter?" he asked. Getting no response, he continued. "Would you like to take a walk in the gardens with me? Till you feel better?" Darien asked.
'He IS going to... I can't stand this anymore.' Serena thought, her chest squeezing her heart. She could barely breathe.
"Excuse me." she said, and ran to the bathroom. Inside, she lent against the wall, crying.
"Girl, why are you looking so down? Don't cry, you'll ruin your make up." she heard a voice next to her. Wiping the tears from her eyes, she could see a woman dressed in blue smiling at her.
"What's the matter?" the woman asked. Serena explained about overhearing the two guys' plan to ditch her.
"Ohh you poor thing." the woman said kindly. "But maybe it was a misunderstanding? Hmmm? Maybe?"
"Maybe." Serena smiled a little.
"That's more like it. Now, look at what you've done to your face. Let me help you." she said, pulling bottles and jars out of her purse. Serena looked at her tear and mascara-streaked face in the mirror.
"Great. Now I look a mess." she sighed. The other woman smiled.
"Don't worry, I can fix it. Now, help me find the..."
Five minutes later, Serena's face looked as good, if not better than before. She stared at her reflection.
"Oh my gosh thank you soo much!" she said, helping the woman put her make-up back in her bag.
"No problem at all. Now you go out there and knock that guy dead, hear me?" Serena smiled and nodded.
"Good girl. I have to go, too. My date is getting cold."
Serena laughed and left the bathroom. Her saviour smiled.
"Such a nice young lady." she commented before leaving herself.
Darien watched Serena head back.
"Oh look. The princess has decided to return." he said to Malacite. Then he saw something in her he had never seen before.
"Wha-?" Malacite asked as he was pulled from his chair.
"Don't worry, we'll be right back." Darien told Serena as they ran passed her.
In the men's bathroom, Darien paced the floor.
"Don't you see it?" he asked Malacite.
"See what Darien?" Malacite asked, a tad annoyed.
"Serena! Did you see it? Ohh it was amazing! Just the way she walked. It's like, she's some sort of goddess or something!" Darien said in awe.
Malacite again, rolled his eyes. "You dragged me in here for this? I outta here." Darien stopped him.
"How should I tell Mother?" he begged.
"Tell her what?" Malacite answered, bewildered.
"That I can't marry Serenity!" Darien said.
Meanwhile...
Serena looked at the table as the two rushed away. 'So it was true. I am a pain.' she thought.
"Darien come on I want to finish my dinner." Malacite whined. "I'll help you practice breaking the news to your mom later."
"Okay fine!" Darien gave up. Malacite would be no help until he had finished eating.
The two strolled back out to the table. They looked at each other, then back at the table.
"Serena's gone..."
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Cliffhanger.
My fingers are about to fall off, so I'm gonna make this short.
Sorry, it's pouring rain outside and I'm not in a good mood but I promise the next chapter will be out SOON! As in, maybe tomorrow night. (Friday night) At the latest, Sunday. Probably.
Anyways, I am sorry it was so short. For those of you who have already read the first two chapters, I'm sorry, I had to make some changes. They are extremely minor, but if you find them you win a prize!
Just kidding. You all should know my email addy, and if not, here's a little reminder! angel_13aby@yahoo.com Thanks to everyone who's read this far!
Angel_13aby
---Angel_13aby
(Don't forget: you know my email! angel_13aby@yahoo.com)
Drum roll please.....
Sworn By Destiny- The Princess Saga- Chapter 3
Serena was awoke the next morning by Darien, and did not mention her nightmare. Neither did he or Malacite.
"Hey sunshine." Darien said as he gently shook her.
"Uhhh..." she moaned, rolling over. Darien laughed, and quickly whipped the covers off her, exposing her to the cold morning breeze coming from the window.
"Darien it's eight thirty. I don't wanna get up." Serena said as she leaned back against the wall. She punctuated her words with a yawn.
"Hey Dare breakfast is almost ready." Malacite called from the kitchen. Serena was immediatly alert.
"Malacite? In an apron? This I gotta see." Serena said laughing as she jumped out of bed, fully awake.
"Oh so now the princess decides to get up!" Darien teased. She turned around and stuck her tongue out at him before dissapearing in to the bathroom. Thirty minutes later Darien knocked on the door.
"Serena your pancakes went cold fifteen minutes ago."
"I'm done Darien." came the reply. Darien looked at Malacite, and then back at the door.
"Good Morning!" Serena said bubbily as she came out. She wore a light blue miniskirt, and a white belly shirt. Her hair was tied back in a French braid.
"So what are we doing today?" she asked after gobbling up her cold pancakes.
"Rollerblading." Malacite replied.
"And I thought we might rent a movie for tonight." Darien added. A smile lit Serena's face.
"Cool!" she exclaimed.
Hours later...
"Darien!!!" Serena screamed as Darien let go of her going downhill. They had been cruising town on their blades for five hours and Serena still would not let go of his hand. As she flew down the hill, Darien and Malacite speeded after her. When they caught her at the bottom, she was laughing. But when Darien tried to apologise, she punched him lightly in the arm.
"Don't you ever do that again, Darien!" Darien grinned. Not a problem. he said. Malacite once again rolled his eyes at his friend.
"So Darien what are we going to do for the next few days?" Serena asked.
"Not much." Darien said as they sat down on a bench.
"So where are we going on Saturday again?" Serena asked.
"This Ball thing at the Palace." Malacite said quickly. Serena's eyes widened.
"Wow it must be for someone really important. How come you get to go?" Serena questioned.
"Yeah it's this Princess's birthday. You'll enjoy it." Darien said. He breathed a sigh of relief as Serena forgot about her other question.
As they stood to go home, a pair of eyes watched them from a nearby bench.
"I'll get you, Princess." a cold voice whispered. "And your little Prince, too."
"Did you hear something?" Serena asked them. They shook their heads. "Oh... nevermind. My imagination." she said, then they took off.
"Oh it's more than your imagination, Princess. You'll be sorry." The voice whispered, and then all that was left on the bench was a newspaper, gently blowing in the wind. A block away, Serena shivered.
The next day, lunchtime...
"So Serena what do you want to do today? We've really got nothing planned." Malacite asked.
"I dunno. What do you guys wanna do?" Serena asked.
"Well, we can go out to dinner. I can get us reservations at a nice restaraunt." Darien said coyly. Serena's smile widened even more.
"Yeah Dare. What about that place in town that we always go to when we're here... umm... you know, that French place, right?" Malacite asked.
"Yeah we can go there." Darien said.
"Cool so when are we going?" Serena asked.
Darien looked at the clock. "Uh let's see it's 3 now, so we should probably leave here at six. Okay?" Serena nodded, then looked up at the clock.
"THREE? SIX? I gotta get ready!" She cried as she once again disappeared in to the bathroom.
"Here we go again..." Darien said. Malacite rolled his eyes.
So you really like her? Malacite asked.
You have no idea. Darien replied.
Then ask her out or something. Dude, she's going to see Queen Serenity in two days, right?
Riiight. Darien said slowly.
She may disappear after that and you might never see her again. Malacite warned.
You're right, but what can I say? Darien asked.
I dunno. Maybe you should tell her at the celebration.
Right on, bro. Darien replied as he and Malacite did a high-five. Then they went to chill in front of the TV. At five-thirty they went and got changed, and came back to veg on the couch. At ten till six, Serena had still not come out.
Darien knocked on the door. "Serena, are you done yet? You've been in there for nearly THREE hours!"
"I'm almost done, Darien. I'll be out in a minute!"
"Good, cause if your not, we're going without you!" Malacite warned.
Darien looked at Malacite, then at the door, then back at Malacite.
"Women." They said together.
"I heard that." Serena joked as she came out. She wore a pink silk sleeveless dress that came almost to the ground, and high heels. A piece of light blue velvet wrapped around her low on the hips, and was tied in a perfect bow at the back. She still wore her diamond. Her hair was back in a bun, and small candy curls hung by her face.
Wow. Malacite said.
She looks incredible. Darien added, astonished.
"Why thank you. Shall we go?" Serena asked.
Malacite... Darien said as he led them out to the car.
She did it again. I know. Malacite replied. A few times, Serena had picked up on what the guys were saying with telepathy. They chose not to point it out to her, but they thought it was extremely odd.
Fifteen minutes later, they entered the fancy building. Glasses clinked throughout the restaurant as waiters and
hostesses bustled back and forth. Serena looked on in awe of the
spectacular place, with crystal chandeliers and marble floors.
Darien spoke to the host, and he took a moment to look at the black leather book.
"Just a moment, sir. Ah yes, a table for 3."
They were lead to a corner of the restaurant, past a small
dancing floor that had been hidden by curtains from the lobby. Serena
watched as the people on the floor spun and danced to the music of the band on stage. Darien smiled down at the girl, making a mental note to get her on to dance before the evening was through.
As they came to a candlelit table, the host pulled out Serena's
chair for her to sit, as Darien jealously took his own seat. He HAD
been planning to do that himself.
Darien and Malacite began to talk while Serena looked around. Soon, the waiter was back.
"So, are you ready to order?" he asked in French. Serena snapped out of it.
"I'll have the filet mignon." Malacite replied in the same language. "With a side salad and a baked potatoe."
"I'll have the duck, please. And please tell Chef Zincarrie to easy on the sauce. I'd also like a side salad, and could we please look at the wine list?" Darien finished in French. Serena stared at the French on her menu. Darien saw her face.
"I don't speak French Darien." she said.
"Do you want the duck? It's really delicious." Darien replied.
"Okay. Can you tell him?" she asked. The waiter smiled.
"Would the madmoiselle also like the duck?" he asked in English. Serena smiled happily and nodded.
"Merci!" Darien told him, and the man went off to the kitchen. They didn't have to wait long for their salads, and soon after, their meals came out. Serena stared at her plate.
"Darien..." she said quietly.
"What?"
"What is this again?"
"The poached liver of a goose. Try it, it's good!" he added, seeing the look on her face.
After she tried it, the duck was eaten quickly. Seeing her empty plate, Darien almost laughed.
"I told you you'd like it, princess." he said, then turned back to his discussion with Malacite. He didn't realize Serena could hear them.
"But how can I break it off? My mother's been telling me about it for my entire life." Darien said.
"I dunno." Malchite replied vocally, but inside, he gave a different answer. Your engagement to the Princess Serenity probably can't be broken off. The entire System has known about it since the day she was born. This is becoming too complicated.
Yeah.
"If you ask me, she's becoming more of a pain by the minute, Dare."
"I wonder if I could just ditch her." Darien wondered aloud. Next to him, Serena felt knives going through her heart with each of their words. 'I tried not to be a pain. Did they lie when I asked them if I was? They think I'm a pain.' she thought, her vision clouding with tears. 'They won't ditch me. They wouldn't.' she thought. Darien leaned over to her.
"Hey, what's the matter?" he asked. Getting no response, he continued. "Would you like to take a walk in the gardens with me? Till you feel better?" Darien asked.
'He IS going to... I can't stand this anymore.' Serena thought, her chest squeezing her heart. She could barely breathe.
"Excuse me." she said, and ran to the bathroom. Inside, she lent against the wall, crying.
"Girl, why are you looking so down? Don't cry, you'll ruin your make up." she heard a voice next to her. Wiping the tears from her eyes, she could see a woman dressed in blue smiling at her.
"What's the matter?" the woman asked. Serena explained about overhearing the two guys' plan to ditch her.
"Ohh you poor thing." the woman said kindly. "But maybe it was a misunderstanding? Hmmm? Maybe?"
"Maybe." Serena smiled a little.
"That's more like it. Now, look at what you've done to your face. Let me help you." she said, pulling bottles and jars out of her purse. Serena looked at her tear and mascara-streaked face in the mirror.
"Great. Now I look a mess." she sighed. The other woman smiled.
"Don't worry, I can fix it. Now, help me find the..."
Five minutes later, Serena's face looked as good, if not better than before. She stared at her reflection.
"Oh my gosh thank you soo much!" she said, helping the woman put her make-up back in her bag.
"No problem at all. Now you go out there and knock that guy dead, hear me?" Serena smiled and nodded.
"Good girl. I have to go, too. My date is getting cold."
Serena laughed and left the bathroom. Her saviour smiled.
"Such a nice young lady." she commented before leaving herself.
Darien watched Serena head back.
"Oh look. The princess has decided to return." he said to Malacite. Then he saw something in her he had never seen before.
"Wha-?" Malacite asked as he was pulled from his chair.
"Don't worry, we'll be right back." Darien told Serena as they ran passed her.
In the men's bathroom, Darien paced the floor.
"Don't you see it?" he asked Malacite.
"See what Darien?" Malacite asked, a tad annoyed.
"Serena! Did you see it? Ohh it was amazing! Just the way she walked. It's like, she's some sort of goddess or something!" Darien said in awe.
Malacite again, rolled his eyes. "You dragged me in here for this? I outta here." Darien stopped him.
"How should I tell Mother?" he begged.
"Tell her what?" Malacite answered, bewildered.
"That I can't marry Serenity!" Darien said.
Meanwhile...
Serena looked at the table as the two rushed away. 'So it was true. I am a pain.' she thought.
"Darien come on I want to finish my dinner." Malacite whined. "I'll help you practice breaking the news to your mom later."
"Okay fine!" Darien gave up. Malacite would be no help until he had finished eating.
The two strolled back out to the table. They looked at each other, then back at the table.
"Serena's gone..."
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Cliffhanger.
My fingers are about to fall off, so I'm gonna make this short.
Sorry, it's pouring rain outside and I'm not in a good mood but I promise the next chapter will be out SOON! As in, maybe tomorrow night. (Friday night) At the latest, Sunday. Probably.
Anyways, I am sorry it was so short. For those of you who have already read the first two chapters, I'm sorry, I had to make some changes. They are extremely minor, but if you find them you win a prize!
Just kidding. You all should know my email addy, and if not, here's a little reminder! angel_13aby@yahoo.com Thanks to everyone who's read this far!
Angel_13aby