The sun was shining on a bright Saturday morning. Serena woke-up and tried to turn over but felt another body in the bed with her. She was ready to shriek at the top of her lungs until she saw the shiny pink hair sprawled out on the bed with her. Now She remembered That Rini just ran into the Lodge the night before looking like a total mess. Right after her bath she fell asleep leaving no time for any explanations.
"Mama.." Rini Murmured Looking up at Serena with her red eyes open.
"Are you ok??" Serena asked watching tears well up in her eyes.
"Daddy's dead.." She clutched onto Serena Tighter.
"Neo-Endymion??" Serena asked.
"Hai." Rini backed up to let Serena sit up so she could hold onto her. "Those people... they killed him. I saw them poison him." She said. "Then they Put everyone else in the castle asleep with some Magic of some sort.. Everyone but Mommy and me."
"So the scouts were out of commission...."
"Hai... and in the middle of the night I overheard them talking about killing both mommy and me. I tripped and they saw me. I Ran to Mommy's room and took this... they're chasing me because of it... They can't continue their plan without it." She held out the Silver crystal. That made Serena pull out her brooch and indeed her crystal was there too.
"Plan??"
"The end of Crystal Tokyo..." Rini said.
"Well, We're just going to have to stop them." Serena said as a head poked in through the window.
"Hey Serena!!!" Duo said.
"Window still not fixed??"
"Nope.."
"Mina
said to get moving.. we have to go shopping for the Ball..." He Said
noticing the little pink haired girl. "New Recruit??"
"Yeah.." Serena said. "We'll be there in 5 minutes."
"Gotcha.."
"Recruit."
"We're at Military School Small lady.." Serena said.
"Military school??"
"Yup.. and you're my newest student.." Serena poked her nose. "But today we have off.. there's a ball coming up and you're coming!!!" Serena said hopping out of her open window. Rini followed after wearing one of the outfits produced by the Luna Pen.
"Is that a Mini Serena there?" Trowa asked.
"Mini!!! I'll show you Mini!!" Rini said.
"Rini i want you to meet One of My Best Guy friends... Trowa Barton!! Trowa Barton, meet my little cousin Rini Tsukino.." Serena cut in.
"Too bad she isn't older.. She's bold.." Duo said earning a whack from Ami.
"That braided baka is Duo Maxwell, the one Currently Arguing with Rei is Wufei Chang, the One Mina's flirting with is Quatre Winner, and Finally Heero Yui."
"Baka"
"Onna."
"Baka."
"Onna."
"Baka." Rei smirked at him.
"You really like red, onna??"
"Yes."
"Fine You get a red dress." He said.
"Great!!" Rei kissed his cheek, Duo then made the sound of a whip cracking making everyone laugh, everyone but Wufei.
"MAXWELL!!!!"
"None of that!! It's Saturday..." Serena said. "Now Let's hit the Mall."
"Now you know she's my cousin!!!" Mina said ushering everyone to the car. As soon as they arrived at the mall everyone went their separate directions the guys off to find Corsages for their dates.. well Heero just went to try and keep distance between Trowa and Serena.
"So Serena, you still have yet to tell me who you are going to the Ball with.." Mina said bringing the other girls' attention to Serena who helping Rini pick out a dress.
" I also said it would be a surprise."
"Oh come on Serena!!! Who?" Rei asked trying to pry.
"I Can't tell you!!!" She said. "How about this dress, Rini?"
"No..." Rini smiled at her mother's past self. "How about this one?"
"Serena!! Come on!!! We won't tell!!" Lita said.
"She's entitled to her secrets." Ami said.
"That's a cute dress but it clashes with you hair color." Serena said "And Thank you Ami."
"PLEASE!!!!" All the girls said. "Ami, you know you want to know just as much as the rest of us."
"Well, I must admit, my curiosity is getting the better of me."
"So Spill, Serena!!" Mina said. Rini sent a sly wink at Rini.
"Serena, probably doesn't have a date.. that's why she won't tell us" Rini said.
"You Little spore.. just because I decided not to tell anyone that i'm going with Trowa." She slapped her hand over her mouth
"OMG!!!!" The girls shrieked.
"Trowa, Who exactly are you ordering a corsage for??" Quatre asked out curiosity.
"Someone.." He simply said trying to find something Serena might like.
"You're actually going this year?!?!" Duo asked.
"Seems so.."
"With who??" Duo kept his Questions going.
"Someone."
"Tell me!!"
"No"
"Tell me!!"
"No.."
"TELL ME!!!!" Duo yelled drawing attention to himself.
"No... It's not really for you to know yet." He said smirking at himself.
"How many times must a guy tell you no, Duo??" Ken asked.
"Uhmm 20 times!!!"
"Are you going with Serena this year Heero?" Quatre asked.
"No, She's already got a date." He said. "Or so she says."
"Bummer.." Duo said then Trowa cracked into a full blown grin.
"What so amusing Barton?"
"I just found the perfect flower." He said looking at a purple rose with baby's breath for decoration and silver glitter. "She'll love it." He said bringing the catalogue to the sales woman up front leaving the guys behind.
"That's a good choice." The Saleswoman said.
"I'll order it." He said.
"ok.." the Woman said. "It should be at Hikari Military School by next week."
"Thank you." He said and left the store.
"I don't believe it.. you're actually going with him?!?!?!"
"Only.. as pay back for helping me in battle tactics.. you know me help me with something great i owe you something great."
"But Battle Tactics class isn't great.." Lita said.
"For me it is.. I always failed that class when i was here.. 3 years of failing or nearly failing it and he got me a borderline 'B' in 45 minutes."
"That is pretty good for your standards, Serena" Rini said. "This one??"
"Perfect!!!" The whole group of girls said looking at the white dress.
"Are you sure it's just a payback for helping you??" Mina asked.
"Yeah.. I gave him a decision on what he wanted to do for an I.O.U. and he asked me to the ball for the I.O.U." Serena said searching for a dress for herself.
"Try any shade of purple." A Voice said in her ear.
"Why??" She asked knowing who it was without turning around. She didn't notice the exchanged glances between the girls.
"Just try it.. or any color that would match."
"Fine!!!" She said. "Now go away, Trowa, so i can buy my dress." She said.
"Fine.. See you later ladies.." He gave a curt salute and left.
"Ignorance is bliss huh??" Rei whispered. The others just nodded.
