Title: In My Dreams
Author: Marie J.W.
Chapter: Four
Rated: PG
Email: angellady41@hotmail.com
URL: www.geocities.com/mariejwfanfics
Disclaimers: The Little Mermaid is copyrighted by Walt Disney.

Ahhh... all done! This is the last chapter! Aren't you happy? I am! Okay,
go a head and read!

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Serena rearranged her pillow and stared up at the ceiling. To the tell
the truth she was a little nervous about spending so much time with... Darien!
I mean, now that she knew for sure that it was Darien she wasn't sure how to
act for a whole seven or eight hours! How odd. Serena tossed and turned
before finally her eyes began to droop.
Luna sighed and fell asleep, glad that her ward had finally stopped
moving.
Serena fell asleep and finally entered her dream.

'What's all this? This isn't it?' Serena panicked. Where was Darien? Was she
not going to have the dream now they knew who each other was? Oh, now every-
thing was ruined!
Serena looked down and screamed, or at least tried to. She was naked! This
is got to be some kind of horrible nightmare! Serena looked around, she
was naked sitting near the shore, in the water, of some kind of building.
Somehow this scene looked familiar. Serena moved to stand up but her knees
gave out. What was going on?
All of a sudden she noticed a red crab sitting on a rock next to her and a
fat yellow and blue fish sticking its head above the water. They seemed to
be talking but she didn't understand them. Just then a large bird flew down
and landed on her foot. It stared at her and began squawking. Serena stared
at it with fear. What was it going to do?
Then it dawned on her!
"The Little Mermaid!" I'm having a dream about The Little Mermaid! Serena
looked at the fish, the crab and the large bird. Ahhhh...
But then wait a minute! Where was Darien? Was... oh, no! He must be the
Prince! Serena put both feet in the water, almost drowning the large
bird. Serena scrambled up to the beach looking for the large tent like thing
she knew must be there! Darien couldn't see her like this!
Serena found it and quickly wrapped it around her. No sooner had she
became... descent a large Shepard dog came running around the corner of
the beach and strait at her. Serena hopped up on the rock making sure to
keep out of the large dogs way.
The dog barked and yelped before taking off to get his Master.


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Darien promptly fell asleep. Serena and him watched three movies. Beauty &
the Beast, Peter Pan, and Sleeping Beauty. All of which he thought were
childish but he never told Serena so.
Expecting to see a small room, Darien was quite surprised to see him
self standing in a large old-fashioned room with a big hairy dog at his
heels. He looked around. It was a castle! Where was Serena?
The dog bounced around him, barking energetically. What did he want? Did
he want food, water, to go outside? Darien quickly decided on the later.
He wandered through the castle until he finally found a door that led to
the outside. He was really surprised to see open Sea in front of him. The
water went on for miles until you couldn't see the end.
The air was cool and it felt incredibly good! Sea air.
The dog barked at him, obviously wanting him to follow. Darien went after
the dog but it was hard to keep close to him. The dog disappeared around
a corner.
Once Darien got there he noticed there was a steep hill of rocks. He
slowly descended to the ground and found himself at the edge of the beach.
He heard the dog barking off in the distance and started to walk towards
the sound.
A few seconds later the dog reappeared, barking and jumping back and
forth, demanding his Master follow him. Darien held his hand up so the
dog wouldn't jump on him, "Okay, okay! Hold on, I'm coming." He followed
the dog around the corner and finally saw what the stupid mutt wanted from
him. Serena! She was sitting on a rock wearing some strange material.
What was she dressed like that for?

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Serena saw Darien and quickly jumped off the rock, ignoring the bouncing
over excited dog.
'Dar-' I can't talk! Serena realized with fear!
"Serena! Are you okay? You look..." he trailed off as he got a good look at
her choice of outfit, "strange... What are you wearing?"
Serena bit her lip. He has never seen the little mermaid so how can I tell
him what is going on?
Ah! The sand! Serena bent down and started to draw in the sand. She wrote:
My voice has been taken away. We're in the scene of The Little Mermaid. Do
you the story of The Little Mermaid?

Darien read what she wrote with some confusion. Why would they be in a story
of The Little Mermaid!
"Yes, I've heard of the story." He answered her.
She wrote: Great! You are the Prince and I am the Little Mermaid.
Okay?

Darien nodded, "Now what?"
Serena wrote: I'm not sure. We better go up to the castle. I need some
clothes!

Darien laughed, "Okay, let's go up. But what is with this dog?"
Serena wrote: He's yours. The Prince has a dog.

Darien looked at the dog with some annoyance then sighed, "Okay," he took
her elbow, "Let's go inside."

They walked up the beach and up to the castle.

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In an instant Serena was separated from Darien and she was once again naked
but this time in a bath full of bubbles. Maids surrounded her with
clothes, dirty laundry and lots of gossiping. Serena ducked under the water
a little more, feeling exposed. She'd been to gym class and showered with
other girls but this was a lot different. Here so she was only one naked.
"Aww... poor girl..." One would say.
"She was probably ship wreaked..." Another commented.
Serena sighed and quickly washed up. They maid put her in a pink dress with
off the shoulder sleeves. And pulled her long hair back into a single
clip barrette on the side, leaving the rest of her long hair trailing down
her back.
They pulled her into the hallway and lead her towards what she was sure was
the dinning room.

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Darien turned around in circles. Where did she go? He was holding her hand
one second then the next... poff! Darien finally noticed his surroundings.
The stupid mutt was gone and he was standing in a large furnished bedroom.
On the bed was Princely clothes laid out for him to change into. Darien
sighed, "What next?!"
He quickly changed and looked around the room to find any clues to his
identity in this strange dream.
A knock came at the door. Darien opened it, "Yes?"
"Dinner is almost ready, sir."
Darien nodded, "Uh... could you take me to the dinning room?"
The servant looked at him oddly but nodded. Darien followed the young man
down the hall to a large room where an older man sat at a table.
Darien thanked the young man and walked over to the table. The older
man smiled, "Eric! There you are."
Eric? Eric? Oh! That must be me! The man started talking but Darien was
hardly listening to him. All he could do was think about this strange dream
and where Serena could be.
Finally he heard some whispering coming from across the room. He turned and
his breath caught. Serena stood in a heavenly pink dress with her hair
down around her shoulders.
Wow!
Serena smiled at him, which made her look even more like an angel.
"She looks Lovely, don't you think, Eric?"
"Huh?" Darien snapped out of it and quickly replied, "Uh... yes...
very Heavenly."
The older man looked at him oddly before shrugging if off.
Darien pulled out a chair for Serena and let her sit down before taking a
seat next to her.

The dinner was odd and Darien didn't know what to think of riding into
town. Where was town and who was the older man sitting next to him? He seemed
to know him well.
Serena wasn't too uncomfortable with this dream so far. She knew what
would sort of happen and how the rules went.

In a snap Serena was sitting in a carriage with Darien. Darien looked
around then sighed, "I'm not getting used to this pop here and there
thing."
Serena laughed silently.
In no time there were in town. Darien hopped down and looked around before
going to the other side of the carriage.
He looked at Serena. She was standing, waiting for him to help her down.
Darien rolled his eyes and grasped her waist, lifting her down from
the carriage.
Serena took his hand and led him through the some town. She pointed to
things and tried to speak to him with hand movements but it was
nearly impossible. She only got a few things across.
"How long is this dream going to last? It's got to be over some time
soon!" Darien wondered as they sat down on a bench.
Serena shrugged her shoulders.
"Why can't you talk?"
Serena tried to think of a way to put it. Finally she started making
hand movements. She waved her hand up and down like a fish swimming in
water then with the other hand made it look like an octopus.
Darien stared at her hands curiously, "Waves?"
Serena shook her head.
"Water? Fish..."
Serena nodded. Then moved the other hand more.
"Huuu...squid? Sucking thing?"
Serena shook her head.
"Octopus!"
Serena nodded vigorously and with her hand movements tried to reply to
the scene with Queen Ursula and Ariel.
Darien didn't quite understand it all but he got the point, "Great, so for
this whole dream you won't be able to speak?"
Serena nodded, a little bummed out.
Darien took her hand and squeezed it, "No problem. We'll work it out."
He didn't know why he was taking this dream or being with Serena so well
but strangely enough he didn't mind it. For him, it was taking one moment
at a time and doing something with it. But he was going to be glad to get
back to the real world.
Darien looked up at the sound of music and smiled. A small group was dancing
to a man playing a violin.
Darien stood up, "May I have this dance, malady?"
Serena smiled and stood up next him and nodded. She placed her hand once
again in his as he led her out onto the street with the rest of the
couples.
Darien pulled Serena against him chest, making her blush cutely. Darien
wrapped an arm around her waist and swayed her to the beat. Serena rested
her head on his shoulder. How odd, she thought, Darien usually wouldn't be
so... intimate a day ago... why now? Either way though, she liked it...
a lot.
Darien rested his head on Serena's head and inhaled her scent. Fresh
flowers! He took a deep breath and swung her out away from him then twirled
her around. Serena gasped in surprised before smiling widely. This is fun!
He twirled her around several times before she was almost dizzy then pulled
he back to him. The song was soft and the melody reminded him of something
but he couldn't place it.
Serena lifted her head and he was struck at the endless beauty she held.
Fifty years from now could 'never' take the beauty out of her eyes! She
would continue forever and ever looking at him... just_like_that.
He lifted a hand and tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear. She
leaned towards his fingers automatically, a motion, which stirred his
heart, strings and made him feel lighthearted.
Serena loved the feel of him being so near and being so... touchable.
The couples stopped dancing around them and smiled at the Prince and the
lovely girl dancing with him. It looked like Prince Eric had met his match
in every way (AN: Sorry had to put that in! Me love Swan Princess!).
The man playing the violin started up another soft romantic tune just for
the Prince and the girl.
Darien didn't know what was happening but he just couldn't take his eyes
off her. Her eyes, her hair, the curve of her face, her... lips. His
eyes dropped to give her lips all his attention. What would it be like to
kiss such soft rosy lips?
Serena's stomach flipped as Darien stared intently down on her face. What
did he see in her eyes? What did he see in her face?
Serena looked into his own eyes and was surprised by the warmth there,
the caring the... need? Need for what?
Darien's head started to tip towards hers. Serena heart leapt into her
throat. Was he going to kiss her? What was she going to do? She'd never
kissed anyone before! What if she did something wrong? What if he 'didn't'
kiss her?


Ring... ring... ring...

Serena fell off the bed and landed on soft pink carpet with a thud.
Luna yowled as Serena's leg landed on her long black tail.
Serena moaned, "Ooo... my head..."
"You're head!" Serena yanked her tail out from under Serena and licked it
with sympathy, "My TAIL! You landed on it AGAIN!"
Serena pushed herself up back on the bed and looked around then hid her
face in her hands, "No! No! No! He was almost going to- I think he was
almost going to- He might have been almost going to- What am I saying?"
"I have no idea but you need to get out of bed. You have school in
fifteen minutes!"
Serena fell back on her pillows, "No! I have to go back to sleep! He has
to kiss me!"
Luna rolled her eyes, "He can kiss you tomorrow night."
"No! He won't! I know he won't!"
"Get up!"


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Darien was suddenly ripped from his dream by a loud siren coming from his
open window. Darien looked around the room, almost expecting to see Serena
there but she was gone. He rolled over and looked at his clock.
"Shoot!" He jumped out of bed. He was going to be late for school! He ran
in the bathroom, his room, the kitchen, the living room, then back to
his bedroom, then out the door barley having enough to put on his green
jacket.

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Serena ran out the door with a REALLY MAD cat on her heels. After she was
in safe distance she stopped and sighed, "Stupid cat. I should have a
choice when I get up! I don't need her..." Serena trailed off as she looked
down at her pink watch, "Aaaahhh... I'm going to be sooo late!" She raced
down the sidewalk.

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Darien raced down the street with his bag of books while looking at his
watch, "Five minutes late. That's not too bad..."

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Serena rounded the corner and ran into someone. She fell to the floor with
her school bag on her rear end. She quickly pushed herself up to her knees
and bowed, apologizing, "Gomen... Gomen... Gomen..."
"Ah... it's okay..."

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Darien stopped short as Serena's silvery voice ascended his ears.
"Gomen... Gomen... Gomen..."
He looked just up ahead of him. A man stood with lots of boxes in his
arms while Serena was on her knees apologizing to him.
Darien chuckled.
"Ah... it's okay..." The man tried to side step the girl but Serena
quickly stood up in his way, "Are you sure? Are you all right? Do you
need help?"
Darien, deciding to rescue the poor man, jogged up to them, "Serena." He
turned to the man, "Do you mind if I borrow her?"
The man quickly shook his head and when Darien pulled Serena to the side,
the man quickly hurried off.
"I think that man is late for something."
"LATE!" Serena squealed, "Ms. H is going to give me detention for sure!"
Serena was about to bound off but Darien put his arm out, stopping her from
her leaving.
She looked up at him in surprise.
"You're not the only one late but I at least think we should finish what
we started."
"Started wha-" She was suddenly cut off by a quick but passionate kiss on
the lips from Darien.
"I'm late. Talk to you later, Usako!" With that last bit he ran off towards
the Collage. Serena stood there in a daze. He KISSED ME! Serena spun around
and giggled, "HE KISSED ME!"
Several by stander stared at the young girl with curiosity. Serena blushed
and quickly skipped off to school with a fluttery heart.

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Darien smiled all the way to school, knowing that after his classes were
over he was going to pick Serena up at the school and take her out for
a Chocolate Sunday. They had a lot of things they needed to go over but
he was sure... her heart belonged to him.
As he entered the Collage the music from his dream played in his head.
"Deep in my soul... a love so strong... it takes control..."

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Pluto's POV -

I did a little dance, "Yes! Yes! Yes! He kissed her!"

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Serena sat by Amy in class with a big smile on his face. Amy looked at
her oddly. Serena turned to her, "HE KISSED ME!" She whispered,
excited, "HE_KISSED_ME!"


(The End.)


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Well? What do you think? An odd ending but you know they get together. I
hope you liked it. Ja ne and email me!

Thanks for Read'in!