A Servant Girl by Red Potato
I do not own Sailor Moon, just the following new characters you don't recognize.
Whoa....I finally finish this chapter!! O my god..I finally finish it! Wow...this is amazing,
and I do hope you all enjoy it. I'm really sorry for the absolutely loooonnnggg wait for this chapter.
It's just that finals are next week!!!!! Review for me, okay?? Okay!!!
Chapter 12
A Servant Girl
Darien Lanster and Serena Kyle soon arrived at the busy section of Raveloe. Serena step
out of the carriage only to be almost trampled by people as they hurried along the sidewalk. "Are you
alright Serena?" asked a gentle masculine voice, holding onto her body in such a manner that it
made Serena blush slightly. "I'm fine; a bit hazy, but overall, I'm fine. How are you Darien? You were
awfully close to me, I hope you're not injured." Darien chuckles at his friend. She was almost trampled
and her first sentence was to ask how he was doing. Most women would have hit him for not rescuing
them, not be Serena. 'Who are you Serena?" Where did you come from my mysterious friend?' the
young man asked himself while helping Serena brush dirt of. "Darien?"
"Thanks," she said.
"Why Miss. Kyle, you're ever so welcome."
"Could you please let go of me, Mr. Lanster?" As soon as she put those words out of her mouth,
she immediately regret it for when his arm left her, it felt like a piece of her has lost all its warmth
for a second.
"Right. I'm sorry about that," he said, blushing by the manner he displays by touching her like
he was her lover.
"Come my lady," the gentleman alleged, "let us to the park of Raveloe, perhaps it should enchant
you by the wonders and establishments of Raveloe.''
"The park? Oh, you must be mistaken Darien," and while Serena blabber on, Darien took her
hand that fits so well into his, which was unnoticed at the time, and he led the way to the famous park.
"There's no mistake Serena, we're going to Greenbush Park."
"Why, we can't! We simply can't! We must do our errands for Lady Hartington. Let us not
procrastinate further."
"Serena Kyle, I believe my fiancée deceive you and so have I."
"Explain yourself, and let go of me you….you…pickle-head!" She said, rather angry at being
deceive. She thought they were her friends, but some questions remain.
"Hush! Let us calmly walk to the park and I shall explain on the way."
"Fine."
"Fine. And one more thing, I don't appreciate being call a pickle-head…little rabbit"
"Oh! You're despicable Mr. Lanster! Utterly despicable!" cried out a frustrated girl, but yet,
even if Darien was despicable, she couldn't help but not be mad at him.
The carriage was left with the coachman and the walk to Greenbush Park was but of a short
distance. "Before I began Serena, could you tell me why you called Miss. Hartington in such a formal
manner? As I recall, while you two laugh and taunt at my shame in the carriage, she specifically
requested of you to always called her by Blanche."
"I called her Lady Hartington for that is her respective title. Beside, who am I to address her
as Blanche when I am just a mere servant girl," concluded Serena who still felt hurt by her social status
as of now. Darien was in a quandary for a still moment until it occurs to him of a white lie Blanche
regrettably told. 'Of course!'
Darien laughs loudly, never minding the crowd that looked at him strangely. Serena was furious,
she was ready to kill; how dare he laugh at her misfortune. "Oh, stop laughing pickle-head!" She commands.
"Oh, I'm terribly sorry my little rabbit, but you mistaken Blanche. You see, that information she
told Mr. Stellar about you was a lie. Everything she told him was a lie. From you being a silly servant
girl to doing errands for her. No need to be mad," he kept continuing, not allowing for his little rabbit
to jump in and strangle him for not telling her earlier, "Blanche did it to save you from that horrible
man. I hope you're not mad."
"Oh! You!" She yelled. Darien look uneasy, maybe he was right, maybe the little rabbit was
indeed going to kill him, but when she pounce upon him, it took him by surprise that she was hugging
him. "You are utterly despicable.''
Instead of going into shops for Blanche's long list of wedding materials, the two friends went
around the town of Raveloe, exploring each sweet delight shops of Raveloe, which was gleeful for young
Serena for she had a bit of a sweet tooth. While at such sweetmeat* shops, Darien came about with
some people he knew of.
"Mr. Lanster, fancy meeting you here," came the acquire voice of a young lady with an
accent native to Raveloe.
"Oh, the pleasure is all mine Lady Whittle," he said and curtsied to her to show that he was
a gentleman, and a fine gentleman he is, thought Lady Whittle.
"And who is that you're around with?" asked Lady Whittle of the high society, referring to a
Serena who kept trying out different flavors of sugar near the counter.
"That, dear Lady Whittle, is my friend, Serena Kyle. Would you favor the chance to meet
her? She's rather interesting."
"Why, you read my mine Sir Lanster."
"Darien Lanster, why must you be so obnoxious and deprived me of such sweetmeat in my
mouth?" asked a distressed Serena who only wanted to fulfilled her sweet tooth's wish by eating.
Alas, she was drag out of such a wish for Darien led her to a high member of society for they to
meet.
"Hello Miss. Kyle. It's lovely to meet you," greeted Lady Whittle.
"Yes, hello, but…do I know you?" asked Serena. She was in fact afraid for her life, who was
this woman and how did she know her name? Well, of course, Darien must have told her about her,
thought Serena as she mentally slap herself in the head for being so paranoid. Yet still, she felt that
this woman knew about her true identity.
"My name is Emily Whittle of the Whittle Family."
"Yes…but I'm sorry, it seem we have met before because…oh never mind. Excuse me, I'm
being…. a bit paranoid. It's lovely to meet your acquaintance."
Before Darien or Serena could get properly acquainted with Lady Emily Whittle, a strange
event occur for such a woman, she excuse herself, even when it was not her place to excuse before
a person lower than her level of status. "Seriously Darien, you need to stop introducing me to your
weird friends," instruct Serena.
"I'll keep that in mind Serena, but I don't know what's wrong with her today…she acted
a little different today."
"Oh?"
"Lady Whittle usually doesn't act so nice around people of lower status."
"Then why did you introduce me to her for?"
"To prove I'm right."
"Oh! Look at that child Rei, she's so cute!" squeal a delighted Mina.
"Cut it out Mina! We're supposed to be looking for Serenity, not some mere child."
"I know Rei, but I can't help it. She look so much like Serenity when she was
younger…Rei…I don't know what to do if Serenity doesn't want to come back."
"We'll just let fate decide Mina…for now."
"What do you mean Rei?'
"Well, if Serenity doesn't comply with us, we'll just have to kidnap her."
"We're kidnapping her…. and bring her back to her own home? I'm not sure if the
earth's heat is making you sane Rei." Mina's comedy relief help reduce the tension of the
conversation. The two warriors laugh to calm their worries down, and as they were, Rei
suddenly saw a familiar face near the entrance of a particular sweetshop.
"Mina, look!" She exclaim.
"Should we ask her Rei or would it be too soon?"
"No, its not too soon. It has already been three days."
"Okay then. Stay here Rei and I'll talk to her."
"But!"
"No buts. As your commander, I order you to stand your ground." Perhaps
Rei should have gone with Mina, but the risk was too much. Attentions would be
caught on her if Rei let out her well-known temper in the middle of the day, but
still…this woman is tricky.
"Ah, lovely to see you Lady Whittle," greeted Mina.
"As always Lady Mina. I have some interesting news for you."
"Yes? What is it?" awaited Mina for a much-anticipated reply.
"Well, my mind is a bit of foggy lately and-"
"Name your price," a stern voice arose in Mina, "Lady Whittle," the gentle
voice of the warrior came back.
"1000 gold ducats and," she paused, thinking about what else fortune she
should bargain with, "and your golden silk garb."
"Hm, my, my, that is quite a demand you asked for. As I recall, our arrangement
was hat it was to be a hundred gold Francs-not more, no less."
"Yes, well, since this person of your is of great importance, I raise the price without
your comportment. I hope you have no problem with it."
"Actually, I came to tell you that I no longer need your business or service Lady
Whittle."
"Excuse me? You said you found this Serenity then?"
"Yes, I believe so."
Emily Whittle was flabbergasted, surely she was sure this dumb blonde could have
not have find Serenity in four days. She was quite reluctant to look at the glass window at
the sweetshop, but did so and the result became that her friend was not there.
"I shall called your bluff Mina. If you no longer needs my service, then it shall be
so; but I tell you this, I have found Serenity."
"I have also found her Lady Whittle and without a cost that would send me to the
slum. Still, I thank you anyway. Shall we hope to keep in touch with one another?" said a
resolute Mina as she held out her hand to make a handshake, but no such luck as the
leader was left behind for Lady Whittle strutted off.
"What was that about?" asked Rei.
"Oh, she wanted my golden garb and a few hundreds ducats for information on
Princess Serenity."
"Did you accept?"
"Of course not! We're talking about my favorite garment."
"Oh dear Mina. I'm beginning to think you rather surrendered me to a dangerous
criminal in exchange for a shopping excursion."
The sun was just about to set on the lake of Greenbush Park. "What a perfect sunset to
end our perfect day," observed Serena.
"Yes, a perfect day…"Darien said, slightly pausing to form a few thoughts,
"just perfect…" he spoke softly.
The sun beats down upon the manor causing organisms of all kinds to seek shelter and shade.
"Ay, this sun will be the death of me. Tis not good for my skin you know child. Look, my
skin is turning dark and no longer used to be the pale color I desire," complain an ever-non-stopping
Mrs. Malison.
"Oh Mrs. Malison, I thought you would be the most happy now that the sun shines. These
six days of storm permits us from going outside, which you complaint, and now that we have
sunlights, you still complains. Is there not ever a way for you to be satisfied?"
"Oh…oh, I'll be satisfied once I learn a way for you to keep that smart aleck mouth of yours
shut. But don't ever change child, remember that."
Serena smile gently at Mrs. Malison, and she kept a happy note to herself of how much
Mrs. Malison reminds her of Luna.
"Would you stop smiling and help me finish gardening these plants so we can wash
up and have a cup of tea?" Yes indeed, Mrs. Malison was the Earth's version of Luna.
"I wonder if Mr. Lanster will be here today, it's unlikely of him to not visit this old
woman. Oh dear! What if he's hurt? O, poor young Mr. Lanster. May God bless his heart."
"Mrs. Malison, please calm down. With the storm for the past three days, the weather
must be awfully bad for him to travel on."
"O, child, you don't know Mr. Lanster like I do. He always visit, two days at the most without
any visitation, but it's been a week and yet, he has not even linger around her. Well, I can't wonder
about him anymore, my skin needs some refreshments and teas sound like the choir of heaven
right about now."
"Mind I have some lemonades instead?"
"Sure thing child, I wonder if I should prepare more lemonade glasses."
"Why is that Mrs. Malison?"
"Well I think it would be rude of me not to offer drinks to those oncoming ladies."
"Ladies? Where?"
"Over by yonder child…do you recognize them Serena?"
"I shall be but a few minutes Mrs. Malison. Why don't you prepare your tea and
I shall join you briefly."
"That's nice, but should I prepare more? Serena?" Now Mrs. Malison look to the
left and right of her, wondering where Serena went, but she could only presume that the
blonde hair girl went running to the five ladies abroad. "I wonder who they are…"
Serena ran as fast as she could; 'they're here…I can't believe it. They're here…'
The wind ran along the side of Serena, brushing the prairie grass aside for a clear path for
the girl to run in. She stops abruptly, calmly walking toward the group of warriors. She was
no more then 3 feet away from them.
"Hello."
"Serenity," stated the leader.
"I…uh..I" words couldn't come out of Serena's mouth, there were so many questions
to ask, yet, there was not an opening for her to start it. Instead of saying anything for the
moment, Serena ran up and hugs all of them, in a massive embrace.
"O Minna! I missed you so much! Gomen...but please, please don't make me go back! I
don't want to go back. Please don't…''
"Same old Serenity, won't stop crying until you deaf us all," spoke Rei.
"Oh Rei! Must you always be so mean to me? Here I am, crying my heart out, and
you're making fun of me." The laugh from Rei broke the tension away and they rejoice in
a massive hug again.
"It's good to know you're the same old you Rene."
"Arigato, I won't ever change Ami-chan!"
"Haha! It's good to know you haven't lost your native language during your
visitation," comment Lita.
"About that," began Serenity.
"Yes, about that," interrupted Mina, "we need to discuss that with you Princess,
and it's most urgent that we discuss it soon."
"Of course Mina, of course. Shall we go inside? I'm sure the hot blaze of the sun
isn't quite satisfying to your skins."
"Lead the way Princess," replied the cold Mina.
The short walk to the manor was somewhat frightening for Serena. Although
she was busy answering her guardians many, many questions, Serena would often steal
forlorn glances at the quiet Mina. What has possessed her to be so silent and still? Usually
in an event such as this for Serena, Mina would push her way through the crowd and
asked her numerous personal question, but now…she just seem so departed. 'Mina
what's wrong with you?'
Although her thoughts were with Mina, Serena had to answer Rei's questions,
but with short answer, such as, "Yes Rei. Of course not Rei. Oh! I can't believe you're
siding with Lita, Rei. Rei, you're so mean to me!"
"Did you take horses?" asked Serena for it was her turn.
"Iie Serenity-chan, we took carriages," replied Lita.
"Did you walk here?"
"Iie, we took the liberty of buying a carriage, among other things," spoke Rei.
"Nani? What other things?"
"Rene, Queen Serenity transfer a rather large amount of the Lunarian currency
to fit the Earthians currency. She decides to let us have the disguise of fine ladies, a rather
appropriate term for the moment," affirmed Mina. The moment Mina speak, the tension
rose again. The warriors could not understand why she is acting in such a strange behavior.
Wanting to change the direction of their reunion, Ami started a light conversation.
"Rene, you lived here now?"
"Yes Ami, and before you even comment anything else Ames, this place happens to
be very comfortable. The master of the house, Mr. William Edwards, and he is a very kind old
man. So be nice to him, okay?"
"Serenity, this is a Venseus style manor, isn't it?"
"Why, yes Lita. Except here, Mrs. Malison told me it's in the story of Victorian. But
before we enter, please use my alias name-Serena Kyle. These people have no ideas of my
past."
"Agree," spoke the quiet Mina.
"Hello Mrs. Malison."
"Ah, I was wondering where you were child. And who are these lovely ladies?"
"Ladies, this is Mrs. Malison, she is the housekeeper of the manor. Mrs. Malison,
allow me to introduce to you, Lady Mina,"
"Mina Tysliti. Mrs. Malison, thank you for taking Serena in when she needed it most."
"Lady Rei…uh.."
"Rei Hino. It's a pleasure to meet you Mrs. Malison."
"Hello Mrs. Malison, my name betroth me to be Ami Besandi."
"And I'm Lita Castasuier."
"O, it's a pleasure to meet you all," Mrs. Malison vigorously shake their fair
hands and soon forget her position in society. She quickly apologized and left, leaving
Serena to wonder what made her leave so abruptly.
"She seems very nice Serena-chan."
"A bit eccentric, but that only remind me more of Luna," giggles Ami.
"O Ami-chan, you'll just have to get used to her like you did with Luna. She's
very pleasant to be around with. Such a sweet lady."
"Serena-chan, what do you think you're doing?!" Rei shriek.
"Excuse me?"
"Doing a servant job, isn't that Mrs. Malison or some other servants occupation?"
"Rei?" a confuse Serena thought for a moment what servant job she was
doing, "Well, Rei, what do you think my job here is?" answer Serena as she continue to
pour teas into the porcelain teacup.
"You're a servant girl?"
"If that's what you called it Rei-chan."
"This is outrageous! You are a Princess of the highest kingdom in the known
galaxies; your status is with us, not with the lowly commoner. I will not stand for it
Serenity. You will come with us this very minute!" order the warrior of Mars.
"No, you don't understand! I like it; I actually love the works I receive. I'm
finally doing things for myself Rei, and if you don't understand that, how can you
help me?"
"What kind of chores do you do?" interrupted Lita, who wanted to stall the
growing temper of Mars.
"Easy chores Minna. All I have to do is help around the house, dusting a bit
here and there, moping the floor, help fixed the horses and clean out their stable."
"Clean out horse stables? Serena, what do you think you're doing? That is
not your part in the world Oh! You will come with us this very minute. I won't have
my orders disobey."
"No Rei!" pleaded Serena, "oh, no…you just don't…understand." The lonely
princess sob, while a more than determine Rei hover over her. 'Someday, you'll
understand Serenity.'
The other warriors look down at the white tablecloth of the breakfast table,
each wanting to comfort their princess, but how could they, especially when Rei was
having one of her infamous temper and stepping in the way of the fire warrior was
immediate suicide.
"Oh, quit your whining Serenity. The sooner you leave with us, the better.
Beside you will forget about this horrid place. Come on now, let's go."
"No, please Rei! Don't make me go back! I won't! I can't!"
"Ami, prepare for transportation and Mina, report back to the Queen," ordered a rather
bossy Rei who ignore Serena's request.
"No."
"Excuse me Mina?"
"I said no, Rei. Do you have a problem acquiring that command? I am the leader
here, and you shall do what I said or else you will be disqualified. Do you understand me?"
There was no answer…just a stun face.
"I will not repeat myself Rei."
"Yes…"
"Yes what?"
"Yes commanding officer." If it was possible for the breakfast table to spin around,
a person would see one shock face made by a Serena, two stun faces where confusion
arose between Lita and Ami, and a disbelief face, where it is made by Rei.
"Serena-chan, I do not wish to cause you any more unhappiness, but as a
guardian, I only wish for your safety. You may stay here if you wish,"
"Oh, yes! Thank-'
"What? This is outrageous! You can't possibly let her do that Mina!" bellow out Rei.
"SILENT!" and immediately, the light wind and small bird chirps took over the
conversation.
"I warn you Rei, and I won't do it again, do not interrupted me, as with you Serena.
As I was saying, this compromise I compose of, if you Serena, wish to stay here, you may;
it shall be your choice. I will deal with your Mother personally. But, in doing so, you cannot
work at this manor. You shall have to find a place closer to us, where we can keep a distance
eye on you. That is, until your mother decides your destiny. Do you abide to the term Serena?''
"I…I…don't…know." What shall Serena do? Where could she find another place closer
to where they are? She doesn't know anybody here, and what about Mr. Edward and Mrs.
Malison and Leslie and Darien…? All her new friends here… There were just so many
questions to be concern about; there can be no immediate answer.
"I do wish to stay here minna, but I know practically no one here and finding a job
near you guys, it's shall be hard. Where are you staying at?"
"The Blue Boar Inn."
"I don't even know where that is! And to find a place near that, with a job, I…
it's almost impossible!"
"Well, I'm sorry Serena. Either you find a place near us, and soon, or else we
shall have to take you back."
"Oh…. No! Please don't do that…I'll think of something. Just give me some times
to search and look for a place."
"You have twenty-four hours Serena, that it's. No more, no less."
"Oh, but please, Mina! Give me more time than that…surely you can understand me!"
"I'm sorry Serena. This is the best I can do, as your friend, and your guardian. We'll be
back later to check on your status…be ready."
"Oh…dear. I'm in trouble."
Darien lingers outside the back door of the manor. The only reason he came to the
manor was to speak with Mr. Edward about a financial situation with the Wagner's. In fact,
if it weren't for the record mistake Blake Wagner made, he wouldn't be here. Still, Mrs.
Malison must be worry about him, he hadn't made his appearance in a week where even
a snow storm would not have stop him from coming to the manor.
Lately, he have been developing new feeling for this so called servant girl named
Serena Kyle. It was a new feeling, something he never experienced with his fiancée before,
and frankly, it scares him to the bones. He felt terrible for not visiting Serena for she was
his new friend, but it had to remain this way until he figures out this new perplexing
emotion. But while he listens to the discussion that occurs inside the kitchen with some
noble ladies and Serena, he could not help but eavesdrops.
"Good evening ladies, I hate to trouble you so, but I come for Serena."
"Darien…what…what's going on?"
"I have a propostition for you Serena. You see, my house is in need of a dire
cleaning…constantly and well, if it isn't too much trouble for you, I would love for you
to perhaps works for me…full time? It won't be far away from the manor, seeing how
it is close to the Blue Boar Inn"
"You want me to live with you Darien?"
"Something likes it…yes. Unless you have a different offer from these
beautiful ladies here."
"No! I mean, I would love to work for you Mr. Lanster, I'll tell Mr. Edward
immediately."
"Well then Serena-chan, everything is perfect than. You get to stay here
Serena and we shall hope to see more of you soon. Good-day Mr. Lanster."
'Dear God, what did I get myself into?' came the thought of Darien and how
he was going to explain this to Blanche. Perhaps she would be understanding…or
so he hopes for something like that.
Haha! Chapter 12 finally finish. Um...need to get started on chapter 13...probably
be about a month or two, or 4 months. Hehehehehe! I hope this chapter wasn't too
short, because really, it's eight small font pages long. Until next time, please
review for me! Okay? Okay!!!
Red Potato
I do not own Sailor Moon, just the following new characters you don't recognize.
Whoa....I finally finish this chapter!! O my god..I finally finish it! Wow...this is amazing,
and I do hope you all enjoy it. I'm really sorry for the absolutely loooonnnggg wait for this chapter.
It's just that finals are next week!!!!! Review for me, okay?? Okay!!!
Chapter 12
A Servant Girl
Darien Lanster and Serena Kyle soon arrived at the busy section of Raveloe. Serena step
out of the carriage only to be almost trampled by people as they hurried along the sidewalk. "Are you
alright Serena?" asked a gentle masculine voice, holding onto her body in such a manner that it
made Serena blush slightly. "I'm fine; a bit hazy, but overall, I'm fine. How are you Darien? You were
awfully close to me, I hope you're not injured." Darien chuckles at his friend. She was almost trampled
and her first sentence was to ask how he was doing. Most women would have hit him for not rescuing
them, not be Serena. 'Who are you Serena?" Where did you come from my mysterious friend?' the
young man asked himself while helping Serena brush dirt of. "Darien?"
"Thanks," she said.
"Why Miss. Kyle, you're ever so welcome."
"Could you please let go of me, Mr. Lanster?" As soon as she put those words out of her mouth,
she immediately regret it for when his arm left her, it felt like a piece of her has lost all its warmth
for a second.
"Right. I'm sorry about that," he said, blushing by the manner he displays by touching her like
he was her lover.
"Come my lady," the gentleman alleged, "let us to the park of Raveloe, perhaps it should enchant
you by the wonders and establishments of Raveloe.''
"The park? Oh, you must be mistaken Darien," and while Serena blabber on, Darien took her
hand that fits so well into his, which was unnoticed at the time, and he led the way to the famous park.
"There's no mistake Serena, we're going to Greenbush Park."
"Why, we can't! We simply can't! We must do our errands for Lady Hartington. Let us not
procrastinate further."
"Serena Kyle, I believe my fiancée deceive you and so have I."
"Explain yourself, and let go of me you….you…pickle-head!" She said, rather angry at being
deceive. She thought they were her friends, but some questions remain.
"Hush! Let us calmly walk to the park and I shall explain on the way."
"Fine."
"Fine. And one more thing, I don't appreciate being call a pickle-head…little rabbit"
"Oh! You're despicable Mr. Lanster! Utterly despicable!" cried out a frustrated girl, but yet,
even if Darien was despicable, she couldn't help but not be mad at him.
The carriage was left with the coachman and the walk to Greenbush Park was but of a short
distance. "Before I began Serena, could you tell me why you called Miss. Hartington in such a formal
manner? As I recall, while you two laugh and taunt at my shame in the carriage, she specifically
requested of you to always called her by Blanche."
"I called her Lady Hartington for that is her respective title. Beside, who am I to address her
as Blanche when I am just a mere servant girl," concluded Serena who still felt hurt by her social status
as of now. Darien was in a quandary for a still moment until it occurs to him of a white lie Blanche
regrettably told. 'Of course!'
Darien laughs loudly, never minding the crowd that looked at him strangely. Serena was furious,
she was ready to kill; how dare he laugh at her misfortune. "Oh, stop laughing pickle-head!" She commands.
"Oh, I'm terribly sorry my little rabbit, but you mistaken Blanche. You see, that information she
told Mr. Stellar about you was a lie. Everything she told him was a lie. From you being a silly servant
girl to doing errands for her. No need to be mad," he kept continuing, not allowing for his little rabbit
to jump in and strangle him for not telling her earlier, "Blanche did it to save you from that horrible
man. I hope you're not mad."
"Oh! You!" She yelled. Darien look uneasy, maybe he was right, maybe the little rabbit was
indeed going to kill him, but when she pounce upon him, it took him by surprise that she was hugging
him. "You are utterly despicable.''
Instead of going into shops for Blanche's long list of wedding materials, the two friends went
around the town of Raveloe, exploring each sweet delight shops of Raveloe, which was gleeful for young
Serena for she had a bit of a sweet tooth. While at such sweetmeat* shops, Darien came about with
some people he knew of.
"Mr. Lanster, fancy meeting you here," came the acquire voice of a young lady with an
accent native to Raveloe.
"Oh, the pleasure is all mine Lady Whittle," he said and curtsied to her to show that he was
a gentleman, and a fine gentleman he is, thought Lady Whittle.
"And who is that you're around with?" asked Lady Whittle of the high society, referring to a
Serena who kept trying out different flavors of sugar near the counter.
"That, dear Lady Whittle, is my friend, Serena Kyle. Would you favor the chance to meet
her? She's rather interesting."
"Why, you read my mine Sir Lanster."
"Darien Lanster, why must you be so obnoxious and deprived me of such sweetmeat in my
mouth?" asked a distressed Serena who only wanted to fulfilled her sweet tooth's wish by eating.
Alas, she was drag out of such a wish for Darien led her to a high member of society for they to
meet.
"Hello Miss. Kyle. It's lovely to meet you," greeted Lady Whittle.
"Yes, hello, but…do I know you?" asked Serena. She was in fact afraid for her life, who was
this woman and how did she know her name? Well, of course, Darien must have told her about her,
thought Serena as she mentally slap herself in the head for being so paranoid. Yet still, she felt that
this woman knew about her true identity.
"My name is Emily Whittle of the Whittle Family."
"Yes…but I'm sorry, it seem we have met before because…oh never mind. Excuse me, I'm
being…. a bit paranoid. It's lovely to meet your acquaintance."
Before Darien or Serena could get properly acquainted with Lady Emily Whittle, a strange
event occur for such a woman, she excuse herself, even when it was not her place to excuse before
a person lower than her level of status. "Seriously Darien, you need to stop introducing me to your
weird friends," instruct Serena.
"I'll keep that in mind Serena, but I don't know what's wrong with her today…she acted
a little different today."
"Oh?"
"Lady Whittle usually doesn't act so nice around people of lower status."
"Then why did you introduce me to her for?"
"To prove I'm right."
"Oh! Look at that child Rei, she's so cute!" squeal a delighted Mina.
"Cut it out Mina! We're supposed to be looking for Serenity, not some mere child."
"I know Rei, but I can't help it. She look so much like Serenity when she was
younger…Rei…I don't know what to do if Serenity doesn't want to come back."
"We'll just let fate decide Mina…for now."
"What do you mean Rei?'
"Well, if Serenity doesn't comply with us, we'll just have to kidnap her."
"We're kidnapping her…. and bring her back to her own home? I'm not sure if the
earth's heat is making you sane Rei." Mina's comedy relief help reduce the tension of the
conversation. The two warriors laugh to calm their worries down, and as they were, Rei
suddenly saw a familiar face near the entrance of a particular sweetshop.
"Mina, look!" She exclaim.
"Should we ask her Rei or would it be too soon?"
"No, its not too soon. It has already been three days."
"Okay then. Stay here Rei and I'll talk to her."
"But!"
"No buts. As your commander, I order you to stand your ground." Perhaps
Rei should have gone with Mina, but the risk was too much. Attentions would be
caught on her if Rei let out her well-known temper in the middle of the day, but
still…this woman is tricky.
"Ah, lovely to see you Lady Whittle," greeted Mina.
"As always Lady Mina. I have some interesting news for you."
"Yes? What is it?" awaited Mina for a much-anticipated reply.
"Well, my mind is a bit of foggy lately and-"
"Name your price," a stern voice arose in Mina, "Lady Whittle," the gentle
voice of the warrior came back.
"1000 gold ducats and," she paused, thinking about what else fortune she
should bargain with, "and your golden silk garb."
"Hm, my, my, that is quite a demand you asked for. As I recall, our arrangement
was hat it was to be a hundred gold Francs-not more, no less."
"Yes, well, since this person of your is of great importance, I raise the price without
your comportment. I hope you have no problem with it."
"Actually, I came to tell you that I no longer need your business or service Lady
Whittle."
"Excuse me? You said you found this Serenity then?"
"Yes, I believe so."
Emily Whittle was flabbergasted, surely she was sure this dumb blonde could have
not have find Serenity in four days. She was quite reluctant to look at the glass window at
the sweetshop, but did so and the result became that her friend was not there.
"I shall called your bluff Mina. If you no longer needs my service, then it shall be
so; but I tell you this, I have found Serenity."
"I have also found her Lady Whittle and without a cost that would send me to the
slum. Still, I thank you anyway. Shall we hope to keep in touch with one another?" said a
resolute Mina as she held out her hand to make a handshake, but no such luck as the
leader was left behind for Lady Whittle strutted off.
"What was that about?" asked Rei.
"Oh, she wanted my golden garb and a few hundreds ducats for information on
Princess Serenity."
"Did you accept?"
"Of course not! We're talking about my favorite garment."
"Oh dear Mina. I'm beginning to think you rather surrendered me to a dangerous
criminal in exchange for a shopping excursion."
The sun was just about to set on the lake of Greenbush Park. "What a perfect sunset to
end our perfect day," observed Serena.
"Yes, a perfect day…"Darien said, slightly pausing to form a few thoughts,
"just perfect…" he spoke softly.
The sun beats down upon the manor causing organisms of all kinds to seek shelter and shade.
"Ay, this sun will be the death of me. Tis not good for my skin you know child. Look, my
skin is turning dark and no longer used to be the pale color I desire," complain an ever-non-stopping
Mrs. Malison.
"Oh Mrs. Malison, I thought you would be the most happy now that the sun shines. These
six days of storm permits us from going outside, which you complaint, and now that we have
sunlights, you still complains. Is there not ever a way for you to be satisfied?"
"Oh…oh, I'll be satisfied once I learn a way for you to keep that smart aleck mouth of yours
shut. But don't ever change child, remember that."
Serena smile gently at Mrs. Malison, and she kept a happy note to herself of how much
Mrs. Malison reminds her of Luna.
"Would you stop smiling and help me finish gardening these plants so we can wash
up and have a cup of tea?" Yes indeed, Mrs. Malison was the Earth's version of Luna.
"I wonder if Mr. Lanster will be here today, it's unlikely of him to not visit this old
woman. Oh dear! What if he's hurt? O, poor young Mr. Lanster. May God bless his heart."
"Mrs. Malison, please calm down. With the storm for the past three days, the weather
must be awfully bad for him to travel on."
"O, child, you don't know Mr. Lanster like I do. He always visit, two days at the most without
any visitation, but it's been a week and yet, he has not even linger around her. Well, I can't wonder
about him anymore, my skin needs some refreshments and teas sound like the choir of heaven
right about now."
"Mind I have some lemonades instead?"
"Sure thing child, I wonder if I should prepare more lemonade glasses."
"Why is that Mrs. Malison?"
"Well I think it would be rude of me not to offer drinks to those oncoming ladies."
"Ladies? Where?"
"Over by yonder child…do you recognize them Serena?"
"I shall be but a few minutes Mrs. Malison. Why don't you prepare your tea and
I shall join you briefly."
"That's nice, but should I prepare more? Serena?" Now Mrs. Malison look to the
left and right of her, wondering where Serena went, but she could only presume that the
blonde hair girl went running to the five ladies abroad. "I wonder who they are…"
Serena ran as fast as she could; 'they're here…I can't believe it. They're here…'
The wind ran along the side of Serena, brushing the prairie grass aside for a clear path for
the girl to run in. She stops abruptly, calmly walking toward the group of warriors. She was
no more then 3 feet away from them.
"Hello."
"Serenity," stated the leader.
"I…uh..I" words couldn't come out of Serena's mouth, there were so many questions
to ask, yet, there was not an opening for her to start it. Instead of saying anything for the
moment, Serena ran up and hugs all of them, in a massive embrace.
"O Minna! I missed you so much! Gomen...but please, please don't make me go back! I
don't want to go back. Please don't…''
"Same old Serenity, won't stop crying until you deaf us all," spoke Rei.
"Oh Rei! Must you always be so mean to me? Here I am, crying my heart out, and
you're making fun of me." The laugh from Rei broke the tension away and they rejoice in
a massive hug again.
"It's good to know you're the same old you Rene."
"Arigato, I won't ever change Ami-chan!"
"Haha! It's good to know you haven't lost your native language during your
visitation," comment Lita.
"About that," began Serenity.
"Yes, about that," interrupted Mina, "we need to discuss that with you Princess,
and it's most urgent that we discuss it soon."
"Of course Mina, of course. Shall we go inside? I'm sure the hot blaze of the sun
isn't quite satisfying to your skins."
"Lead the way Princess," replied the cold Mina.
The short walk to the manor was somewhat frightening for Serena. Although
she was busy answering her guardians many, many questions, Serena would often steal
forlorn glances at the quiet Mina. What has possessed her to be so silent and still? Usually
in an event such as this for Serena, Mina would push her way through the crowd and
asked her numerous personal question, but now…she just seem so departed. 'Mina
what's wrong with you?'
Although her thoughts were with Mina, Serena had to answer Rei's questions,
but with short answer, such as, "Yes Rei. Of course not Rei. Oh! I can't believe you're
siding with Lita, Rei. Rei, you're so mean to me!"
"Did you take horses?" asked Serena for it was her turn.
"Iie Serenity-chan, we took carriages," replied Lita.
"Did you walk here?"
"Iie, we took the liberty of buying a carriage, among other things," spoke Rei.
"Nani? What other things?"
"Rene, Queen Serenity transfer a rather large amount of the Lunarian currency
to fit the Earthians currency. She decides to let us have the disguise of fine ladies, a rather
appropriate term for the moment," affirmed Mina. The moment Mina speak, the tension
rose again. The warriors could not understand why she is acting in such a strange behavior.
Wanting to change the direction of their reunion, Ami started a light conversation.
"Rene, you lived here now?"
"Yes Ami, and before you even comment anything else Ames, this place happens to
be very comfortable. The master of the house, Mr. William Edwards, and he is a very kind old
man. So be nice to him, okay?"
"Serenity, this is a Venseus style manor, isn't it?"
"Why, yes Lita. Except here, Mrs. Malison told me it's in the story of Victorian. But
before we enter, please use my alias name-Serena Kyle. These people have no ideas of my
past."
"Agree," spoke the quiet Mina.
"Hello Mrs. Malison."
"Ah, I was wondering where you were child. And who are these lovely ladies?"
"Ladies, this is Mrs. Malison, she is the housekeeper of the manor. Mrs. Malison,
allow me to introduce to you, Lady Mina,"
"Mina Tysliti. Mrs. Malison, thank you for taking Serena in when she needed it most."
"Lady Rei…uh.."
"Rei Hino. It's a pleasure to meet you Mrs. Malison."
"Hello Mrs. Malison, my name betroth me to be Ami Besandi."
"And I'm Lita Castasuier."
"O, it's a pleasure to meet you all," Mrs. Malison vigorously shake their fair
hands and soon forget her position in society. She quickly apologized and left, leaving
Serena to wonder what made her leave so abruptly.
"She seems very nice Serena-chan."
"A bit eccentric, but that only remind me more of Luna," giggles Ami.
"O Ami-chan, you'll just have to get used to her like you did with Luna. She's
very pleasant to be around with. Such a sweet lady."
"Serena-chan, what do you think you're doing?!" Rei shriek.
"Excuse me?"
"Doing a servant job, isn't that Mrs. Malison or some other servants occupation?"
"Rei?" a confuse Serena thought for a moment what servant job she was
doing, "Well, Rei, what do you think my job here is?" answer Serena as she continue to
pour teas into the porcelain teacup.
"You're a servant girl?"
"If that's what you called it Rei-chan."
"This is outrageous! You are a Princess of the highest kingdom in the known
galaxies; your status is with us, not with the lowly commoner. I will not stand for it
Serenity. You will come with us this very minute!" order the warrior of Mars.
"No, you don't understand! I like it; I actually love the works I receive. I'm
finally doing things for myself Rei, and if you don't understand that, how can you
help me?"
"What kind of chores do you do?" interrupted Lita, who wanted to stall the
growing temper of Mars.
"Easy chores Minna. All I have to do is help around the house, dusting a bit
here and there, moping the floor, help fixed the horses and clean out their stable."
"Clean out horse stables? Serena, what do you think you're doing? That is
not your part in the world Oh! You will come with us this very minute. I won't have
my orders disobey."
"No Rei!" pleaded Serena, "oh, no…you just don't…understand." The lonely
princess sob, while a more than determine Rei hover over her. 'Someday, you'll
understand Serenity.'
The other warriors look down at the white tablecloth of the breakfast table,
each wanting to comfort their princess, but how could they, especially when Rei was
having one of her infamous temper and stepping in the way of the fire warrior was
immediate suicide.
"Oh, quit your whining Serenity. The sooner you leave with us, the better.
Beside you will forget about this horrid place. Come on now, let's go."
"No, please Rei! Don't make me go back! I won't! I can't!"
"Ami, prepare for transportation and Mina, report back to the Queen," ordered a rather
bossy Rei who ignore Serena's request.
"No."
"Excuse me Mina?"
"I said no, Rei. Do you have a problem acquiring that command? I am the leader
here, and you shall do what I said or else you will be disqualified. Do you understand me?"
There was no answer…just a stun face.
"I will not repeat myself Rei."
"Yes…"
"Yes what?"
"Yes commanding officer." If it was possible for the breakfast table to spin around,
a person would see one shock face made by a Serena, two stun faces where confusion
arose between Lita and Ami, and a disbelief face, where it is made by Rei.
"Serena-chan, I do not wish to cause you any more unhappiness, but as a
guardian, I only wish for your safety. You may stay here if you wish,"
"Oh, yes! Thank-'
"What? This is outrageous! You can't possibly let her do that Mina!" bellow out Rei.
"SILENT!" and immediately, the light wind and small bird chirps took over the
conversation.
"I warn you Rei, and I won't do it again, do not interrupted me, as with you Serena.
As I was saying, this compromise I compose of, if you Serena, wish to stay here, you may;
it shall be your choice. I will deal with your Mother personally. But, in doing so, you cannot
work at this manor. You shall have to find a place closer to us, where we can keep a distance
eye on you. That is, until your mother decides your destiny. Do you abide to the term Serena?''
"I…I…don't…know." What shall Serena do? Where could she find another place closer
to where they are? She doesn't know anybody here, and what about Mr. Edward and Mrs.
Malison and Leslie and Darien…? All her new friends here… There were just so many
questions to be concern about; there can be no immediate answer.
"I do wish to stay here minna, but I know practically no one here and finding a job
near you guys, it's shall be hard. Where are you staying at?"
"The Blue Boar Inn."
"I don't even know where that is! And to find a place near that, with a job, I…
it's almost impossible!"
"Well, I'm sorry Serena. Either you find a place near us, and soon, or else we
shall have to take you back."
"Oh…. No! Please don't do that…I'll think of something. Just give me some times
to search and look for a place."
"You have twenty-four hours Serena, that it's. No more, no less."
"Oh, but please, Mina! Give me more time than that…surely you can understand me!"
"I'm sorry Serena. This is the best I can do, as your friend, and your guardian. We'll be
back later to check on your status…be ready."
"Oh…dear. I'm in trouble."
Darien lingers outside the back door of the manor. The only reason he came to the
manor was to speak with Mr. Edward about a financial situation with the Wagner's. In fact,
if it weren't for the record mistake Blake Wagner made, he wouldn't be here. Still, Mrs.
Malison must be worry about him, he hadn't made his appearance in a week where even
a snow storm would not have stop him from coming to the manor.
Lately, he have been developing new feeling for this so called servant girl named
Serena Kyle. It was a new feeling, something he never experienced with his fiancée before,
and frankly, it scares him to the bones. He felt terrible for not visiting Serena for she was
his new friend, but it had to remain this way until he figures out this new perplexing
emotion. But while he listens to the discussion that occurs inside the kitchen with some
noble ladies and Serena, he could not help but eavesdrops.
"Good evening ladies, I hate to trouble you so, but I come for Serena."
"Darien…what…what's going on?"
"I have a propostition for you Serena. You see, my house is in need of a dire
cleaning…constantly and well, if it isn't too much trouble for you, I would love for you
to perhaps works for me…full time? It won't be far away from the manor, seeing how
it is close to the Blue Boar Inn"
"You want me to live with you Darien?"
"Something likes it…yes. Unless you have a different offer from these
beautiful ladies here."
"No! I mean, I would love to work for you Mr. Lanster, I'll tell Mr. Edward
immediately."
"Well then Serena-chan, everything is perfect than. You get to stay here
Serena and we shall hope to see more of you soon. Good-day Mr. Lanster."
'Dear God, what did I get myself into?' came the thought of Darien and how
he was going to explain this to Blanche. Perhaps she would be understanding…or
so he hopes for something like that.
Haha! Chapter 12 finally finish. Um...need to get started on chapter 13...probably
be about a month or two, or 4 months. Hehehehehe! I hope this chapter wasn't too
short, because really, it's eight small font pages long. Until next time, please
review for me! Okay? Okay!!!
Red Potato