Of Love and War
Chapter 2
Rating: PG-13

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Serena's POV

" Everyone please return to your seats, we will be arriving in 5 minutes. Make sure to fasten your seatbelts!" At the sound of the announcement, Serena began to stir. 'That nap was just what I needed...hmmm... what was the name of the guy that was supposed to meet me at the gate? Was it Jade? No that's not it...Jean, Jadit, Jad, I got it! Jadeite! That's it! Well, I hope he's waiting for me, I sure as hell am not going to be able to find that army base by myself, and most likely, no access.'


Jadeite's POV

" Flight 101 if now landing." 'Okay, only 2 more minutes until I meet her! I hope she's not some old hag in dire need of an attitude adjustment, boy would that be a pity. Especially with most of the guys at the base never having seen a girl in the last 5 years except at socials. *groan* That sounded so pathetic; at least I got to get out today. Hmm... the plane has just pulled to a stop, she should be getting down any minute now, guess I better hold up this sign.'


Serena's POV

" I guess this it!" 'Maybe I should just get my luggage first that way we can get out of the airport faster? Yes, I do believe that would be a good idea. Just in case I think I better ask one of these passengers if they can relay a message. Wouldn't want to be left stranded in an airport, now would I? Hmm... she looks like a nice girl...
" Excuse me miss?"
" Yes?"
" Do you think you could do me a favor? You see, I have someone waiting outside for me,
and I'm just going to go get my baggage and then meet him at the gate, do you think you

" Sure I guess, doesn't seem to hard, but how will I recognize him?"
" Whoops, guess you'd need to know that! He's holding a sign that says Serena Tsukino.
Oh, his name should be Jadeite! Thanks, bye!"
" What a strange girl..."
It was a matter of seconds before Serena was out of sight, hurrying through the massive crowd of people in a quest to reach the baggage pick-up area.

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Jadeite's POV

"Where is that girl? She should be here by now! I feel so strange just standing here holding up this sign.
"Umm... excuse me, are you Jadeite?"
' Hubba hubba! What a stroke of luck, this girl is gorgeous!' " Yes, are you Serena?"
" No, I'm just relaying a message for her, she told me to tell you she's just going to go
retrieve her luggage and she'll meet you here in a few minutes."
'Damn! Oh well, it was to good to be true!' " Okay, thanks."
' I guess she must not only be an old hag, but a female who believes all males are chauvinistic pigs and a member of the women's lib reformation"

30 minutes later...........

'Damn! How long doe sit take to pick u several pieces of luggage! Well, I'm not going to
stand here waiting like an idiot! I'm going to go find her myself!!'

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Serena's POV

'Wow this airport sure is crowded! I hope I haven't kept him waiting to long! He must be thinking I stood him up! Poor guy!'

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Jadeite's POV

' I can't believe this! I'm sent to a simple job and I screw it up! I get stood up my some old hag and hang around like some mindless idiot holding up a sign.'

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Author's POV

Both beings walked aimlessly through the crowd their wandering minds elsewhere. As they continued on their way to their destination, they were met with an unexpected collision... with each other. Luggage flew everywhere and the two landed among the heap entangled with one another.

" Hey watch it!"
" Why don't you, you-you-you are cute! Helllooo! My names Jadeite! And may I ask what
your name is, beautiful?
" Uh, the least you could do is say your sorry and help me pick up this mess! Wait! Did
you say your name is Jadeite??"
" Oh sorry about that! Yes it is, why?"
" My name's Serena Tsukino! Pleased to meet you! Even though this wasn't quite the way
imagined we'd meet."

' Wow! She's beautiful! Definitely doesn't fit the description of an old hag! Look at those legs! That body! She's just plain gorgeous. Come to think of it, that blonde hair and blue eyes fits the description of Darien's taste in women... I feel a matchmaking theme about to occur... he he! This may just turn out to be a great summer!'

With every settled, they set out on their way, chatting and getting aquaintanced with one another. A few hours had passed when they reached the base. Serena got a bit jittery as this would be a chance to prove herself and she wanted it to be absolutely perfect. It was a matter of minutes before Jadeite gained access as he was well known and they entered the base. To Serena they held her future, her present, and her past. This was more a mission than a job, here she would prove just who she was and set a name for herself.