Chapter 7
Serena woke up with the sun shining brightly through her window. She gave a stretch with her arms over her head and covered a huge yawn that escaped from her mouth. Serena looked around her room, which was fairly neat and smiled. It screamed her name everywhere from her blue curtains down to her blue door. Mostly everything in her room was blue, blue curtains, blue bed covers, a blue bunny and a lot of blue clothes. She had a thing for blue and she didn't know why. Serena got up from her bed, found a light blue dress to wear and got ready to start the day. At the age of 19, Serena was a very beautiful young woman who could marry anyone she wanted if she choose to catch a man with her looks but Serena never really cared much for her looks in the first place. Serena was happy that in about five months she was going to turn 20 on May 28, 1797 Her sister at the age of 25 on the other hand knew she was very beautiful and took full advantage of alluring young men to get her whatever she wanted. Her sister had long blond hair, wild green eyes that attracted most men, a seductive mouth and very long shapely legs. Put those together and you get Nicole, Serena thought. Unlike Nicole who tried to get men in her grasp, Serena was the total opposite. Serena was a very loving, tender hearted and sweet person who would do something nice for just about anyone. Serena went downstairs to get a basin of water when she heard her sister talking to her parents.
" Mama, papa I really want to go to this social. Everyone is going to be there and I was invited. Please let me go I promise I'll take Serena to chaperone me because you know Serena will be good. Please, can I go?" Nicole gave a sad pout. Nicole knew she won when her pa gave a look and said,
" Yes you can go but bring Serena please and watch her. Don't let her out of your sight since you are the oldest. I trust your judgement." Their pa sighed, then looked over Nicole's shoulder and smiled at his youngest daughter. Serena went over to him and gave him a hug and a kiss before she sat at the table. Her mother was getting the food on the table and leaned over to give Serena a kiss on the cheek then giving Nicole a kiss on the cheek.
" Mama don't do that. I'm to old to be kissed like a kid, I don't need to be smothered by you or anyone." Nicole snapped.
Serena couldn't believe Nicole could get away for saying that but Serena knew her parents would never raise a hand to her or her sister because they would do anything for them. Nicole got up and left the table without a farewell or a glance. Serena sighed, looked at her mother in her pain filled eyes, got up and leaned over to say,
" Mama, I'm never to old to get a hug or kiss from you or papa. I love you my sweet mama and I love you too papa." Serena leaned over and gave each of them a hug before she left out of the door with a wave. Serena stepped out of the door, waited for the carriages to pass before she continued walking down the dirt roads. She passed the saloons, bars, grubby men, the school, finally got down to the lake and smiled when she found what she was looking for. Serena waved before she started to run to meet up with the people known as her best friends.
" Serena, you won't guess what happened to me!" Mina squealed. Mina was a very hyper young woman but Serena loved her like a sister. They all acted more like sisters than best friends did, Serena thought.
" What happened, Mina?" Serena asked.
" I got asked to the Harmon social by Andrew! He asked me to walk out with him and of course I said yes! This is going to be great." Mina bubbled. Serena laughed and gave Mina a hug.
" Congratulations Mina girl, hope this one is a keeper?" Serena teased.
" Most definitely I do believe this one is a keeper." Mina laughed. The other girls laughed and said,
" How many times have we heard that one said?" Lita kidded. Lita was a mellow person with high standards for a husband. Serena smiled and gave Lita a hug then advanced to Ami and Raye but before she could get to Raye, Raye put out her hand and said,
" No that's okay, I don't need a hug. A kiss on the hand and bowing to me will do." Serena laughed and pointedly ignored Raye until Raye came up behind her and hugged her.
" I have to go to the social because mama set me up with my cousin's friend. Go figure, she thought I needed help in finding a date." Raye huffily said.
" Come on it's not that bad Raye, I have to go with my childhood friend that I have known forever. He's like a brother to me and now I have to be his date." Lita crossed her eyes and got a laugh out of all of them before Ami spoke,
" I have to go because my pa is trying to get me to tie the knot. I haven't see a guy I wanted to tie the knot with but pa is bound and determined to." All of them laughed and kidded Ami on what she just said.
" Okay how about this, I have to go to watch Nicole." Serena said pointedly. That got raised eyebrows from everyone before they burst out laughing.
" Now I really feel for Serena. She has to watch Nicole flirt and giggle nonstop at the social. Ewww now that one takes the cake." Raye choked out and received another round of giggles. That afternoon they went around and just looked at all the busy people around town. They didn't have jobs since their parents got by but none of them did spend a lot either. Just here and there when they really needed something unlike Nicole who wanted everything she could get her hands on. Serena and her friends just rounded the corner when they saw Nicole flirting and giggling at some young man.
" How does she do it Serena? It seems like she can't get enough attention. She sure likes to expand." Lita commented. They all died of laughter again until Nicole shot a glance in their direction before she turned back to the gentleman.
" BRRRRR I just got a chill. Nicole can be such a bitch and I don't understand how she became your sister Serena." Raye bluntly said.
" Raye, you're not suppose to cuss!" Serena stated then laughed at the look Raye gave her. The day went without any mishaps before they had to head home.
" I'll see you guys at the social tonight okay?" Mina threw out and received nods from everyone before they scattered. Serena headed home and walked in to find Nicole screeching about something.
" Ma I don't have any clothes to wear tonight! I need something to wear!" Serena covered her ears and walked into the kitchen to find her father sitting at the table, massaging his temples. He looked up with Serena walked in and smiled.
" Hi, sweetie, how was your day?" Serena smiled and softly replied,
" It was good since I spent it with Mina, Lita, Raye and Ami. Papa, they have to be the best friends anyone could have. I'm so glad I found them when I had the chance." Her father smiled and said,
" I'm glad you're happy sweetie, and when you find your husband, I hope you are the happiest woman there could be. Remember Serena; don't settle for just anything. Settle for someone who can love, protect you and always be there for you. You deserve the best honey." Serena smiled and promised she would find someone who could hold a candle to her father since he was the best man in the world. Serena went over and kissed her father before she went upstairs. Nicole was tossing clothes all over the place until she found a tight yellow dress that hugged her body like a second skin. She made their mother do her hair and basically shoved her out when she got done doing her hair. Serena smiled gently at their mother before saying,
" Mama, that's okay, I can do my own hair. You go lay down and get some rest." Serena went into her room, went to her closet to pick a soft blue dress that ran down her legs to her ankles and went to do her hair. Just as she picked up her brush, a soft hand took the brush and softly starting to stroke it down her head. Serena looked around and noticed her ma combing her hair with a smile. Serena smiled, closed her eyes to enjoy her hair being brushed and let her ma fix it up. Her mother set down the brush and whispered in her ear,
" My dear Serena, you are very beautiful and I'm so proud of you." Serena turned around and gave her mother a big hug before she softly said,
" I love you mama and thank you for doing my hair." Her mother smiled, gave her a gently kiss on the forehead before leaving. Serena was about to get up when Nicole barraged in,
" Hurry up slow poke, we're going to be late!" Serena shook her head before walking out of the door and downstairs to say goodbye to her parents. Nicole passed without a single word and Serena followed her after giving a groan. This was going to be fun, Serena muttered to herself. Both of them got into the carriage before it took off. Twenty minutes later it pulled to a stop, Nicole hopped out and hurried inside. Serena grabbed the hand that was offered and looked at the grand house that was lit up like a Christmas tree. Beautiful lights decorated around the house, music floated through the air, laughter tainted the ears, and men and women graced the lawn in fancy clothes. Serena lost sight of Nicole and shrugged her shoulders, she knew Nicole would be fine by herself and started to look for her friends. Serena smiled when she got sight of them in the corner and headed on over.
" I must admit, this house is very grand." Raye excitedly said. All of them nodded before moving around the circle of people. Everyone was in a little circle of their own when they passed and they all seemed to be snobby.
" Rich people are very stuck up, don't you say?" Lita pointed out and received a nod from each girl. Serena and her friends moved between the crowds with a little smile but quickly moved on before anyone could question why they were here. Lita leaned over to Serena and whispered,
" Serena, who's the tall, black haired man with obnoxious Nicole?" Serena quickly glanced over at the man and noticed the man stood erect, his body language demanded attention, he came out as say, " I am power and power is me." before replying,
" I have no idea. Probably one of her many admirers, hopefully he marries her and tames her wild ways. What are they chances of that happening?" All of the girls snickered and Serena smiled when she saw Andrew makes his way toward them. Andrew leaned over and whispered something to Mina to make her blush and nod her head. Mina looked back at them and asked,
" Andrew wants to introduce us to one of his good friends and wanted to know if it was alright?" Each of them nodded before following Andrew and Mina weaving their way through the thong of people until they stopped a few feet away from a couple. Mina exchanged a look with the girls before quickly looking away trying not to laugh. Unfortunately for them, the rest of the girls couldn't contain their laughter. Each of them exploded with laughter when they saw whom the couple was to be introduced to. Serena stopped behind Lita and Ami and couldn't see the man's face but knew it was her sister that was the woman in the couple. No one could miss her dress or misplace it for that matter. Andrew gave them a look of puzzlement before turning to the couple and gave the man a pat on the back before saying,
" Darien, I would like for you to meet some of my lady friends. Ladies, I'd like for you to meet Lord Darien of Honthorne, Lord Darien I would like you to meet Mina, Lita, Ami, Raye and Serena. Ladies I'm happy to say that Lord Darien is currently unwed and is looking for a bride." Andrew laughed when Darien gave him a dark look before turning to the ladies and giving them a tight smile.
" I'm pleased to make your acquaintance but I'm sadly to say, I'm currently involved with someone." Darien one by one, took each hand to give a kiss before returning it back to its owner. Serena was still behind Lita and Ami and before Darien could get to her a voice ran out,
" Darien, could you put this necklace on you gave me? I would be very grateful and happy if you could do that little favor for me." Nicole lifted her hair to show her slim neck. Lita rolled her eyes at Serena before she turned back. Raye looked over at Ami before asking,
" Ami, I just don't know. Does it look like I have a giraffe neck? It just feels so long and I wanted to know if it looks alright." Ami looked stricken before she died of laughter, soon Lita, Mina and Serena joined her and laughter was heard all around from the group of girls.
Darien quickly hooked Nicole's necklace before turning his glare at the group of girls that had the nerve to laugh at him. The laughter died down but the snickers still salted the air. He turned back to Nicole and took her hand to dance a waltz. The couple moved down to the dance floor without a backward glance before starting a dance. Serena was still hidden behind people and never got to meet the man her sister had hooked. Darien and Nicole swept through the dance floor not caring who was there.
Serena shook her head before looking at the girls.
" I can't believe you guys did that. I must admit it was pretty funny. Oh well, let's move around and see who else is here." Serena told them. They started to move through the crowd again before several young men came up to them.
" May I have this dance, lovely Lita?" A young man named Ken asked who happened to be her childhood friend. Lita smiled and nodded before she took his hand and off they went on the dance floor.
" May I have this dance, sweet Ami?" A young man Ami didn't know but found quite handsome asked. Ami nodded shyly and Greg took her hand to lead her to the mesh of people.
" May I have this dance, temptress Raye?" A man named Chad asked. He was handsome for Raye and both of them walked onto the dance floor. Everyone was soon waltzing but Serena until a very handsome, blond hair, blue eyed gentleman came up to ask for a dance.
" My lovely Serena, care to join me for this dance?" Serena laughed at Jason's technique. Jason was her very good friend from school and he had asked her to walk out with him several times but Serena never lead him on. Serena smiled and extended her hand for Jason to take. Jason led Serena through people before he slowly put his one arm around her waist and extended both of their arms to begin dancing. They were quite a sight to see, Serena and Jason were both very attractive and together they conquered the dance floor. Serena laughed as they whirled around the people and looked into Jason's eyes. Serena didn't love him but maybe she should marry this man who wanted her. He was very persistent and swore he would make her a happy wife. They were friends and Serena didn't know any reason why she shouldn't marry Jason but Serena wanted to keep her vow that she was going to marry someone she loved. Serena didn't realize that they were the main attraction of the social. Soon people started to move aside to watch the couple dance beautifully together.
Nicole started to steam when she saw who was on the dance floor. It was not fair! Nicole screamed in her head. Nicole couldn't understand why people always looked at Serena. She was so much more beautiful than Serena, more graceful and she just had more talent than Serena could ever wish for, so why was everyone looking at Serena? Nicole vowed Serena was never going to get Darien, Darien only wanted her and told everyone so. Serena wasn't going to win this battle, Nicole vowed.
Darien noticed people staring at the couple that waltzed around the dance floor but he couldn't understand what was so important about them. All he got was a swirl of blond before he lost interest and focused his attention on the blond in front of him. He leaned over and whispered,
" How about coming to my place tonight and if I like what I see, I'll give you anything you could possibly think of. One more thing if you want to keep me interested, you listen to me and never ever order me to do anything. I make the rules and you obey them. Do you understand that?" Nicole nodded before taking Darien's hand and disappearing out the doors.
Serena smiled at Jason and bid him a good night before she followed her friends out the door at the end of the social. All the girls were excitedly telling their stories and how lovely it was to dance with a handsome man rather than a homely one. Mina slipped her arms around Serena's shoulder and said,
" Serena, you were the bell of the ball! I can't believe how beautiful you looked and you and Jason looked so right together! If he asks you to marry him, are you going to? Come on Serena, spill the details!" Serena laughed and replied,
" I wasn't that beautiful and he has asked me to marry him already even though he is suppose to talk to papa before me." All the girls squealed and asked,
" What did you say?"
" I said no because I don't love him. I'm waiting for someone who makes my heart beat fast and someone I know is right for me. I'm waiting for love." Serena sincerely said. The other girls got the concept but not before Lita dreamily uttered,
" If Jason wanted to marry me, I would say yes in a heartbeat. Now that is a guy I would like to make babies with. Well it would be fun to make babies with him." All of them looked at Lita before breaking into laughter. A respectable lady never said anything like that out loud but Lita said straight to the point whatever was on her mind. Serena shook her head then hugging each of them before heading into her house. Her parents were in bed and Serena crept upstairs not ready to face her parents after she had lost track of Nicole and she had no idea where she even was. Serena got ready for bed and fell into a dream.
" I don't want to go."
" I'm so scared I'm never coming back."
" Please promise me, if I don't make it, love him for me, protect him and never let him go."
" I love you with all my heart and I'm coming back for you, I swear."
" I'm ready for my destiny" Then Serena knew nothing.
Serena woke with a start and breathed in a heavy breath. Serena didn't understand any of what she dreamed and nothing made sense. She has never said those words to anyone and she didn't know whom she was talking to. It didn't make sense to her when Serena got hit with drowsiness and lay back down in her bed. Serena closed her eyes and fell into a dreamless world.
Serena woke up in the morning feeling refreshed and tried to recall the dream that woke her up in the middle of the night. For all that it was worth; Serena couldn't remember what had woken her up last night. Serena shrugged her shoulders before getting out of bed and starting her day. Serena descended down the stairs to hear Nicole talking about the new young man that danced with her last night.
" He was so good to me. He was tall, handsome and I think he might ask for my hand, which I don't blame him." Nicole yapped on. Serena went into the dining room and gave each of her parents a kiss and a hug. Her father looked at her, smiled and asked,
" How was last night Serena?" Serena smiled and replied,
" It was good papa. I danced with Jason most of the time and then I walked home with the girls." As Serena explained last night events, Nicole got up and walked out of the dining room without even bothering to listen to Serena. Serena didn't understand why Nicole didn't like her, Serena has never done anything to hurt her or betray her. Whatever it was, Serena hoped Nicole got over whatever was bothering her, Serena got up from the table to start her day when the doorbell rang.
" I'll get it so don't get up okay?" Serena walked out of the kitchen and started for the door, she turned the handle and just as she opened the door, Nicole rushed downstairs yelling,
" I have it!" Nicole pushed passed Serena and grabbed whoever was at the door and slammed it shut. Serena gave the door a puzzle look before she took her bonnet, wrapped it around her head and stepped out into the day. Serena met up with her friends and walked around town talking about everything.
" Serena did you ever see the man Nicole was with?" Raye asked.
" No, but that's okay. I'm sure I'll see him if Nicole ever brings him to meet mama and papa. Of course she will have to if she is going to marry the poor guy." Serena smiled and walked into the candy shop. Serena ordered peppermint sticks for everyone, paid and then left. She gave them each one and everywhere they went, people watched the five lovely young women sucking on peppermint sticks. They moved from one road to the next until all of them spotted Nicole kissing under the cherry tree. Raye got an evil look before yelling out,
" Ewwww Nicole, wait until I tell your father what you are doing! Hey young man doesn't Nicole taste nasty? I think I'm going to toss up what I had for breakfast." Before anyone could do anything, Raye took off laughing and the other girls followed holding their aching sides. Raye collapsed on the grass, rolling around still laughing and the rest of the girls sat around her. Mina choked out,
" Raye, I can't believe you said that! Did you see Nicole's face?" Lita's face was bright red when she uttered,
" That was mean but good. If I could get her face on paper I would treasure that look forever."
Ami, shy Ami put in,
" Now that was a sight to see. Honestly guys, I don't think I could laugh anymore my sides hurt so bad. Well, Nicole deserved that for leading on so many guys." Serena shook her head slightly before replying,
" Now you've done it Raye. Nicole is going to have my head on a silver platter when I get home. She'll be nice in front of mama and papa but when we are alone, she's going to go off. This should be fun." The girls did the same thing as always until dark, hugged each other before saying good bye. Serena walked into her house before moving into the family room where her parents sat. Serena smiled at the picture her parents made. Not many people in this time, married for love and it was truly a special connection when they did fall in love. Her parents had chosen one another because they wanted to marry and be together for always. Serena crept in quietly, watched her mother lean her head on her father's shoulder before giving a little cough. Her parents looked up at her and smiled.
" Dinner is going to be an hour, Nicole wants us to meet a young man she has her fancy on okay?" Serena nodded before going upstairs to change her clothes. Nicole was in her room making a ruckus as usual when Serena walked into her room. Serena went over to her dresser and picked a soft blue dress with a crescent moon on her left pocket. Serena sat on her bed and started to brush her hair with soft strokes, Serena dreamed of having a dresser with a mirror but her parents could afford one and Serena let Nicole claim it. No matter how hard Serena tried to keep peace between her and Nicole, it never seemed to work out. Nicole always seemed so upset with her no matter how nice Serena was. Serena sighed and heard the doorbell ring.
Nicole flew out of her room and ran down the stairs to answer the door. She gave a sexy smile when she saw Darien standing there with flowers in his hand.
" I brought these for you and I hope this doesn't take long because I have another engagement to attend." Darien said tightly. Nicole gave him a quick kiss before leading him into the kitchen to meet her parents.
" Mama and papa, I want you to meet Lord Darien, Lord Darien I want you to meet my parents." Darien shook hands with Nicole's father and kissed her mother on the hand, soon it was almost time for dinner. Nicole sat down before anyone else and impatiently waited for supper to be put on the table.
" What are we waiting for mother?" Nicole snapped.
" Nicole dear, we're waiting for Serena to come down." Her mother explained patiently.
" I hope she hurries up before everything gets cold." Nicole stomped her foot. Just as Serena moved to open the door, Darien dropped his fork on the floor.
" Pardon me, I'll get that." Darien bent down under the table to grab his fork.
Serena opened the door, went over to give her parents a hug and a kiss before sitting down at her seat. Before Serena could utter a word, her mother dropped the ladle and Serena went down to retrieve it from the floor. Just as Serena went down, Darien came back up and handed Nicole's mother the fork to get a new fork. Darien smiled when she gave him a new fork before looking down at his suit to inspect it for any dirt or such.
" Serena dear, could you help me bring the food to the table?" Serena nodded, stood up and turned around before Darien looked up. Nicole moved her hand underneath the table to grab Darien's hand, gave it a squeeze and a smile before turning back. Nicole was slowly going out of her mind before she snapped,
" Ma, Serena would you guys serve the food already! I'm hungry."
" Okay, Nicole, here it is." Their mother came up to Darien and offered him the dish before moving on. Darien looked down at the serving he just got and gave a disgusted look to Nicole before turning back to receive the next dish. He then noticed the hand that held onto the dish, the young hand instead of the old one that just served him. His eyes traveled up the slim arms, down the dress, moved up again to rest on the hills that lay hidden under the dress and slowly moved his eyes up to her face. Darien's eyes widen when he saw the beautiful serene face that was turned away from his before he slowly made a grab for her hand.
Serena was so surprised by the hand that grabbed hers that she dropped the serving fork on the floor. Serena dashed to get a towel, returned back to start picking up the food that was on the floor and looked up when she was done. Sky blue eyes met midnight blue eyes before Serena widen her eyes and stood up. Serena stood up quickly and looked at the young man that sat at the table before her mind flooded with images and voices.
" Promise me forever."
" I promise we'll be together forever."
" Our beautiful baby is the most precious thing to us as we are to each other."
" I promise I'm coming back for you."
" I love you."
" I don't want to go back and leave you guys."
" I'm scared."
" I'm ready for my destiny."
Serena couldn't understand what was happening to her and everything that was flooding into her mind was to much for her to bear when Serena fainted into a dark oblivion, she wasn't aware of the strong arms that caught her and held her close.
Disclaimer, I do not own Sailor Moon and I am not affiliated with anyone who does so Naoko, DiC, Kodansa, and everyone else who does own Sailor Moon.
Other than all of that I hope that you enjoy my story and hope you like it.
Sorry for the long wait but I finally got it done, Not much of a cliff- hanger but hoped you enjoyed it. Chapter 8 should be exciting and should be out soon. Again I would like to thank the reviews I got for this story, Thank you so much!
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Serena woke up with the sun shining brightly through her window. She gave a stretch with her arms over her head and covered a huge yawn that escaped from her mouth. Serena looked around her room, which was fairly neat and smiled. It screamed her name everywhere from her blue curtains down to her blue door. Mostly everything in her room was blue, blue curtains, blue bed covers, a blue bunny and a lot of blue clothes. She had a thing for blue and she didn't know why. Serena got up from her bed, found a light blue dress to wear and got ready to start the day. At the age of 19, Serena was a very beautiful young woman who could marry anyone she wanted if she choose to catch a man with her looks but Serena never really cared much for her looks in the first place. Serena was happy that in about five months she was going to turn 20 on May 28, 1797 Her sister at the age of 25 on the other hand knew she was very beautiful and took full advantage of alluring young men to get her whatever she wanted. Her sister had long blond hair, wild green eyes that attracted most men, a seductive mouth and very long shapely legs. Put those together and you get Nicole, Serena thought. Unlike Nicole who tried to get men in her grasp, Serena was the total opposite. Serena was a very loving, tender hearted and sweet person who would do something nice for just about anyone. Serena went downstairs to get a basin of water when she heard her sister talking to her parents.
" Mama, papa I really want to go to this social. Everyone is going to be there and I was invited. Please let me go I promise I'll take Serena to chaperone me because you know Serena will be good. Please, can I go?" Nicole gave a sad pout. Nicole knew she won when her pa gave a look and said,
" Yes you can go but bring Serena please and watch her. Don't let her out of your sight since you are the oldest. I trust your judgement." Their pa sighed, then looked over Nicole's shoulder and smiled at his youngest daughter. Serena went over to him and gave him a hug and a kiss before she sat at the table. Her mother was getting the food on the table and leaned over to give Serena a kiss on the cheek then giving Nicole a kiss on the cheek.
" Mama don't do that. I'm to old to be kissed like a kid, I don't need to be smothered by you or anyone." Nicole snapped.
Serena couldn't believe Nicole could get away for saying that but Serena knew her parents would never raise a hand to her or her sister because they would do anything for them. Nicole got up and left the table without a farewell or a glance. Serena sighed, looked at her mother in her pain filled eyes, got up and leaned over to say,
" Mama, I'm never to old to get a hug or kiss from you or papa. I love you my sweet mama and I love you too papa." Serena leaned over and gave each of them a hug before she left out of the door with a wave. Serena stepped out of the door, waited for the carriages to pass before she continued walking down the dirt roads. She passed the saloons, bars, grubby men, the school, finally got down to the lake and smiled when she found what she was looking for. Serena waved before she started to run to meet up with the people known as her best friends.
" Serena, you won't guess what happened to me!" Mina squealed. Mina was a very hyper young woman but Serena loved her like a sister. They all acted more like sisters than best friends did, Serena thought.
" What happened, Mina?" Serena asked.
" I got asked to the Harmon social by Andrew! He asked me to walk out with him and of course I said yes! This is going to be great." Mina bubbled. Serena laughed and gave Mina a hug.
" Congratulations Mina girl, hope this one is a keeper?" Serena teased.
" Most definitely I do believe this one is a keeper." Mina laughed. The other girls laughed and said,
" How many times have we heard that one said?" Lita kidded. Lita was a mellow person with high standards for a husband. Serena smiled and gave Lita a hug then advanced to Ami and Raye but before she could get to Raye, Raye put out her hand and said,
" No that's okay, I don't need a hug. A kiss on the hand and bowing to me will do." Serena laughed and pointedly ignored Raye until Raye came up behind her and hugged her.
" I have to go to the social because mama set me up with my cousin's friend. Go figure, she thought I needed help in finding a date." Raye huffily said.
" Come on it's not that bad Raye, I have to go with my childhood friend that I have known forever. He's like a brother to me and now I have to be his date." Lita crossed her eyes and got a laugh out of all of them before Ami spoke,
" I have to go because my pa is trying to get me to tie the knot. I haven't see a guy I wanted to tie the knot with but pa is bound and determined to." All of them laughed and kidded Ami on what she just said.
" Okay how about this, I have to go to watch Nicole." Serena said pointedly. That got raised eyebrows from everyone before they burst out laughing.
" Now I really feel for Serena. She has to watch Nicole flirt and giggle nonstop at the social. Ewww now that one takes the cake." Raye choked out and received another round of giggles. That afternoon they went around and just looked at all the busy people around town. They didn't have jobs since their parents got by but none of them did spend a lot either. Just here and there when they really needed something unlike Nicole who wanted everything she could get her hands on. Serena and her friends just rounded the corner when they saw Nicole flirting and giggling at some young man.
" How does she do it Serena? It seems like she can't get enough attention. She sure likes to expand." Lita commented. They all died of laughter again until Nicole shot a glance in their direction before she turned back to the gentleman.
" BRRRRR I just got a chill. Nicole can be such a bitch and I don't understand how she became your sister Serena." Raye bluntly said.
" Raye, you're not suppose to cuss!" Serena stated then laughed at the look Raye gave her. The day went without any mishaps before they had to head home.
" I'll see you guys at the social tonight okay?" Mina threw out and received nods from everyone before they scattered. Serena headed home and walked in to find Nicole screeching about something.
" Ma I don't have any clothes to wear tonight! I need something to wear!" Serena covered her ears and walked into the kitchen to find her father sitting at the table, massaging his temples. He looked up with Serena walked in and smiled.
" Hi, sweetie, how was your day?" Serena smiled and softly replied,
" It was good since I spent it with Mina, Lita, Raye and Ami. Papa, they have to be the best friends anyone could have. I'm so glad I found them when I had the chance." Her father smiled and said,
" I'm glad you're happy sweetie, and when you find your husband, I hope you are the happiest woman there could be. Remember Serena; don't settle for just anything. Settle for someone who can love, protect you and always be there for you. You deserve the best honey." Serena smiled and promised she would find someone who could hold a candle to her father since he was the best man in the world. Serena went over and kissed her father before she went upstairs. Nicole was tossing clothes all over the place until she found a tight yellow dress that hugged her body like a second skin. She made their mother do her hair and basically shoved her out when she got done doing her hair. Serena smiled gently at their mother before saying,
" Mama, that's okay, I can do my own hair. You go lay down and get some rest." Serena went into her room, went to her closet to pick a soft blue dress that ran down her legs to her ankles and went to do her hair. Just as she picked up her brush, a soft hand took the brush and softly starting to stroke it down her head. Serena looked around and noticed her ma combing her hair with a smile. Serena smiled, closed her eyes to enjoy her hair being brushed and let her ma fix it up. Her mother set down the brush and whispered in her ear,
" My dear Serena, you are very beautiful and I'm so proud of you." Serena turned around and gave her mother a big hug before she softly said,
" I love you mama and thank you for doing my hair." Her mother smiled, gave her a gently kiss on the forehead before leaving. Serena was about to get up when Nicole barraged in,
" Hurry up slow poke, we're going to be late!" Serena shook her head before walking out of the door and downstairs to say goodbye to her parents. Nicole passed without a single word and Serena followed her after giving a groan. This was going to be fun, Serena muttered to herself. Both of them got into the carriage before it took off. Twenty minutes later it pulled to a stop, Nicole hopped out and hurried inside. Serena grabbed the hand that was offered and looked at the grand house that was lit up like a Christmas tree. Beautiful lights decorated around the house, music floated through the air, laughter tainted the ears, and men and women graced the lawn in fancy clothes. Serena lost sight of Nicole and shrugged her shoulders, she knew Nicole would be fine by herself and started to look for her friends. Serena smiled when she got sight of them in the corner and headed on over.
" I must admit, this house is very grand." Raye excitedly said. All of them nodded before moving around the circle of people. Everyone was in a little circle of their own when they passed and they all seemed to be snobby.
" Rich people are very stuck up, don't you say?" Lita pointed out and received a nod from each girl. Serena and her friends moved between the crowds with a little smile but quickly moved on before anyone could question why they were here. Lita leaned over to Serena and whispered,
" Serena, who's the tall, black haired man with obnoxious Nicole?" Serena quickly glanced over at the man and noticed the man stood erect, his body language demanded attention, he came out as say, " I am power and power is me." before replying,
" I have no idea. Probably one of her many admirers, hopefully he marries her and tames her wild ways. What are they chances of that happening?" All of the girls snickered and Serena smiled when she saw Andrew makes his way toward them. Andrew leaned over and whispered something to Mina to make her blush and nod her head. Mina looked back at them and asked,
" Andrew wants to introduce us to one of his good friends and wanted to know if it was alright?" Each of them nodded before following Andrew and Mina weaving their way through the thong of people until they stopped a few feet away from a couple. Mina exchanged a look with the girls before quickly looking away trying not to laugh. Unfortunately for them, the rest of the girls couldn't contain their laughter. Each of them exploded with laughter when they saw whom the couple was to be introduced to. Serena stopped behind Lita and Ami and couldn't see the man's face but knew it was her sister that was the woman in the couple. No one could miss her dress or misplace it for that matter. Andrew gave them a look of puzzlement before turning to the couple and gave the man a pat on the back before saying,
" Darien, I would like for you to meet some of my lady friends. Ladies, I'd like for you to meet Lord Darien of Honthorne, Lord Darien I would like you to meet Mina, Lita, Ami, Raye and Serena. Ladies I'm happy to say that Lord Darien is currently unwed and is looking for a bride." Andrew laughed when Darien gave him a dark look before turning to the ladies and giving them a tight smile.
" I'm pleased to make your acquaintance but I'm sadly to say, I'm currently involved with someone." Darien one by one, took each hand to give a kiss before returning it back to its owner. Serena was still behind Lita and Ami and before Darien could get to her a voice ran out,
" Darien, could you put this necklace on you gave me? I would be very grateful and happy if you could do that little favor for me." Nicole lifted her hair to show her slim neck. Lita rolled her eyes at Serena before she turned back. Raye looked over at Ami before asking,
" Ami, I just don't know. Does it look like I have a giraffe neck? It just feels so long and I wanted to know if it looks alright." Ami looked stricken before she died of laughter, soon Lita, Mina and Serena joined her and laughter was heard all around from the group of girls.
Darien quickly hooked Nicole's necklace before turning his glare at the group of girls that had the nerve to laugh at him. The laughter died down but the snickers still salted the air. He turned back to Nicole and took her hand to dance a waltz. The couple moved down to the dance floor without a backward glance before starting a dance. Serena was still hidden behind people and never got to meet the man her sister had hooked. Darien and Nicole swept through the dance floor not caring who was there.
Serena shook her head before looking at the girls.
" I can't believe you guys did that. I must admit it was pretty funny. Oh well, let's move around and see who else is here." Serena told them. They started to move through the crowd again before several young men came up to them.
" May I have this dance, lovely Lita?" A young man named Ken asked who happened to be her childhood friend. Lita smiled and nodded before she took his hand and off they went on the dance floor.
" May I have this dance, sweet Ami?" A young man Ami didn't know but found quite handsome asked. Ami nodded shyly and Greg took her hand to lead her to the mesh of people.
" May I have this dance, temptress Raye?" A man named Chad asked. He was handsome for Raye and both of them walked onto the dance floor. Everyone was soon waltzing but Serena until a very handsome, blond hair, blue eyed gentleman came up to ask for a dance.
" My lovely Serena, care to join me for this dance?" Serena laughed at Jason's technique. Jason was her very good friend from school and he had asked her to walk out with him several times but Serena never lead him on. Serena smiled and extended her hand for Jason to take. Jason led Serena through people before he slowly put his one arm around her waist and extended both of their arms to begin dancing. They were quite a sight to see, Serena and Jason were both very attractive and together they conquered the dance floor. Serena laughed as they whirled around the people and looked into Jason's eyes. Serena didn't love him but maybe she should marry this man who wanted her. He was very persistent and swore he would make her a happy wife. They were friends and Serena didn't know any reason why she shouldn't marry Jason but Serena wanted to keep her vow that she was going to marry someone she loved. Serena didn't realize that they were the main attraction of the social. Soon people started to move aside to watch the couple dance beautifully together.
Nicole started to steam when she saw who was on the dance floor. It was not fair! Nicole screamed in her head. Nicole couldn't understand why people always looked at Serena. She was so much more beautiful than Serena, more graceful and she just had more talent than Serena could ever wish for, so why was everyone looking at Serena? Nicole vowed Serena was never going to get Darien, Darien only wanted her and told everyone so. Serena wasn't going to win this battle, Nicole vowed.
Darien noticed people staring at the couple that waltzed around the dance floor but he couldn't understand what was so important about them. All he got was a swirl of blond before he lost interest and focused his attention on the blond in front of him. He leaned over and whispered,
" How about coming to my place tonight and if I like what I see, I'll give you anything you could possibly think of. One more thing if you want to keep me interested, you listen to me and never ever order me to do anything. I make the rules and you obey them. Do you understand that?" Nicole nodded before taking Darien's hand and disappearing out the doors.
Serena smiled at Jason and bid him a good night before she followed her friends out the door at the end of the social. All the girls were excitedly telling their stories and how lovely it was to dance with a handsome man rather than a homely one. Mina slipped her arms around Serena's shoulder and said,
" Serena, you were the bell of the ball! I can't believe how beautiful you looked and you and Jason looked so right together! If he asks you to marry him, are you going to? Come on Serena, spill the details!" Serena laughed and replied,
" I wasn't that beautiful and he has asked me to marry him already even though he is suppose to talk to papa before me." All the girls squealed and asked,
" What did you say?"
" I said no because I don't love him. I'm waiting for someone who makes my heart beat fast and someone I know is right for me. I'm waiting for love." Serena sincerely said. The other girls got the concept but not before Lita dreamily uttered,
" If Jason wanted to marry me, I would say yes in a heartbeat. Now that is a guy I would like to make babies with. Well it would be fun to make babies with him." All of them looked at Lita before breaking into laughter. A respectable lady never said anything like that out loud but Lita said straight to the point whatever was on her mind. Serena shook her head then hugging each of them before heading into her house. Her parents were in bed and Serena crept upstairs not ready to face her parents after she had lost track of Nicole and she had no idea where she even was. Serena got ready for bed and fell into a dream.
" I don't want to go."
" I'm so scared I'm never coming back."
" Please promise me, if I don't make it, love him for me, protect him and never let him go."
" I love you with all my heart and I'm coming back for you, I swear."
" I'm ready for my destiny" Then Serena knew nothing.
Serena woke with a start and breathed in a heavy breath. Serena didn't understand any of what she dreamed and nothing made sense. She has never said those words to anyone and she didn't know whom she was talking to. It didn't make sense to her when Serena got hit with drowsiness and lay back down in her bed. Serena closed her eyes and fell into a dreamless world.
Serena woke up in the morning feeling refreshed and tried to recall the dream that woke her up in the middle of the night. For all that it was worth; Serena couldn't remember what had woken her up last night. Serena shrugged her shoulders before getting out of bed and starting her day. Serena descended down the stairs to hear Nicole talking about the new young man that danced with her last night.
" He was so good to me. He was tall, handsome and I think he might ask for my hand, which I don't blame him." Nicole yapped on. Serena went into the dining room and gave each of her parents a kiss and a hug. Her father looked at her, smiled and asked,
" How was last night Serena?" Serena smiled and replied,
" It was good papa. I danced with Jason most of the time and then I walked home with the girls." As Serena explained last night events, Nicole got up and walked out of the dining room without even bothering to listen to Serena. Serena didn't understand why Nicole didn't like her, Serena has never done anything to hurt her or betray her. Whatever it was, Serena hoped Nicole got over whatever was bothering her, Serena got up from the table to start her day when the doorbell rang.
" I'll get it so don't get up okay?" Serena walked out of the kitchen and started for the door, she turned the handle and just as she opened the door, Nicole rushed downstairs yelling,
" I have it!" Nicole pushed passed Serena and grabbed whoever was at the door and slammed it shut. Serena gave the door a puzzle look before she took her bonnet, wrapped it around her head and stepped out into the day. Serena met up with her friends and walked around town talking about everything.
" Serena did you ever see the man Nicole was with?" Raye asked.
" No, but that's okay. I'm sure I'll see him if Nicole ever brings him to meet mama and papa. Of course she will have to if she is going to marry the poor guy." Serena smiled and walked into the candy shop. Serena ordered peppermint sticks for everyone, paid and then left. She gave them each one and everywhere they went, people watched the five lovely young women sucking on peppermint sticks. They moved from one road to the next until all of them spotted Nicole kissing under the cherry tree. Raye got an evil look before yelling out,
" Ewwww Nicole, wait until I tell your father what you are doing! Hey young man doesn't Nicole taste nasty? I think I'm going to toss up what I had for breakfast." Before anyone could do anything, Raye took off laughing and the other girls followed holding their aching sides. Raye collapsed on the grass, rolling around still laughing and the rest of the girls sat around her. Mina choked out,
" Raye, I can't believe you said that! Did you see Nicole's face?" Lita's face was bright red when she uttered,
" That was mean but good. If I could get her face on paper I would treasure that look forever."
Ami, shy Ami put in,
" Now that was a sight to see. Honestly guys, I don't think I could laugh anymore my sides hurt so bad. Well, Nicole deserved that for leading on so many guys." Serena shook her head slightly before replying,
" Now you've done it Raye. Nicole is going to have my head on a silver platter when I get home. She'll be nice in front of mama and papa but when we are alone, she's going to go off. This should be fun." The girls did the same thing as always until dark, hugged each other before saying good bye. Serena walked into her house before moving into the family room where her parents sat. Serena smiled at the picture her parents made. Not many people in this time, married for love and it was truly a special connection when they did fall in love. Her parents had chosen one another because they wanted to marry and be together for always. Serena crept in quietly, watched her mother lean her head on her father's shoulder before giving a little cough. Her parents looked up at her and smiled.
" Dinner is going to be an hour, Nicole wants us to meet a young man she has her fancy on okay?" Serena nodded before going upstairs to change her clothes. Nicole was in her room making a ruckus as usual when Serena walked into her room. Serena went over to her dresser and picked a soft blue dress with a crescent moon on her left pocket. Serena sat on her bed and started to brush her hair with soft strokes, Serena dreamed of having a dresser with a mirror but her parents could afford one and Serena let Nicole claim it. No matter how hard Serena tried to keep peace between her and Nicole, it never seemed to work out. Nicole always seemed so upset with her no matter how nice Serena was. Serena sighed and heard the doorbell ring.
Nicole flew out of her room and ran down the stairs to answer the door. She gave a sexy smile when she saw Darien standing there with flowers in his hand.
" I brought these for you and I hope this doesn't take long because I have another engagement to attend." Darien said tightly. Nicole gave him a quick kiss before leading him into the kitchen to meet her parents.
" Mama and papa, I want you to meet Lord Darien, Lord Darien I want you to meet my parents." Darien shook hands with Nicole's father and kissed her mother on the hand, soon it was almost time for dinner. Nicole sat down before anyone else and impatiently waited for supper to be put on the table.
" What are we waiting for mother?" Nicole snapped.
" Nicole dear, we're waiting for Serena to come down." Her mother explained patiently.
" I hope she hurries up before everything gets cold." Nicole stomped her foot. Just as Serena moved to open the door, Darien dropped his fork on the floor.
" Pardon me, I'll get that." Darien bent down under the table to grab his fork.
Serena opened the door, went over to give her parents a hug and a kiss before sitting down at her seat. Before Serena could utter a word, her mother dropped the ladle and Serena went down to retrieve it from the floor. Just as Serena went down, Darien came back up and handed Nicole's mother the fork to get a new fork. Darien smiled when she gave him a new fork before looking down at his suit to inspect it for any dirt or such.
" Serena dear, could you help me bring the food to the table?" Serena nodded, stood up and turned around before Darien looked up. Nicole moved her hand underneath the table to grab Darien's hand, gave it a squeeze and a smile before turning back. Nicole was slowly going out of her mind before she snapped,
" Ma, Serena would you guys serve the food already! I'm hungry."
" Okay, Nicole, here it is." Their mother came up to Darien and offered him the dish before moving on. Darien looked down at the serving he just got and gave a disgusted look to Nicole before turning back to receive the next dish. He then noticed the hand that held onto the dish, the young hand instead of the old one that just served him. His eyes traveled up the slim arms, down the dress, moved up again to rest on the hills that lay hidden under the dress and slowly moved his eyes up to her face. Darien's eyes widen when he saw the beautiful serene face that was turned away from his before he slowly made a grab for her hand.
Serena was so surprised by the hand that grabbed hers that she dropped the serving fork on the floor. Serena dashed to get a towel, returned back to start picking up the food that was on the floor and looked up when she was done. Sky blue eyes met midnight blue eyes before Serena widen her eyes and stood up. Serena stood up quickly and looked at the young man that sat at the table before her mind flooded with images and voices.
" Promise me forever."
" I promise we'll be together forever."
" Our beautiful baby is the most precious thing to us as we are to each other."
" I promise I'm coming back for you."
" I love you."
" I don't want to go back and leave you guys."
" I'm scared."
" I'm ready for my destiny."
Serena couldn't understand what was happening to her and everything that was flooding into her mind was to much for her to bear when Serena fainted into a dark oblivion, she wasn't aware of the strong arms that caught her and held her close.
Disclaimer, I do not own Sailor Moon and I am not affiliated with anyone who does so Naoko, DiC, Kodansa, and everyone else who does own Sailor Moon.
Other than all of that I hope that you enjoy my story and hope you like it.
Sorry for the long wait but I finally got it done, Not much of a cliff- hanger but hoped you enjoyed it. Chapter 8 should be exciting and should be out soon. Again I would like to thank the reviews I got for this story, Thank you so much!
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