Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon. That credit goes to Naoko Takeuchi, Kodansha, Bandai, DIC, and all the other companies (which I truly don't know). Btw, I said this in the character list, but in case you've forgotten, I also borrowed characters from Kaylienne and lady. The rest are mine, as is this story line. Oh, look. I rhymed.

AN – Thanx to elektra who has supported me in posting my fic. I will only post the first four chapters. If I get enough of a response (and good response, not flames, although I will read all my reviews), I will continue with the story. I will accept any suggestions you have for the story. Please r/r. Happy reading! =D

Key: is for thoughts. Italics are for time and place changes. That's all, I think. On with the story!



Chapter 1: Wedding Bells Are Ringing

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The Hino Temple

Serena rushed up the Hino Temple steps. She had just contacted all of her friends and was a little annoyed at them. When she reached the main temple area, she was surprised to see only Rei, Trista, Luna, and Lita. Where is everybody? It's almost 10:00A.M. The girls and Artemis better not be late. I have to go repeat the meeting to the guys at noon.

Noticing her agitated look, Luna asked, "What is wrong, Serena? You look worried and spent." Serena smiled at Luna, "You know me to well, Luna. I'm okay." The cat guardian didn't believe Serena, but Luna wisely kept her mouth shut. Serena was grateful.

The sound of car doors closing filled the small group's ears. They turned toward the steps just as Amara, Michelle, and Ami reached the top. Before pleasantries could be exchanged, Serena quipped, "Take longer than you thought to get away from Galen and Ashe?"

Michelle, unable to believe Serena could even ask such a thing, blushed while exclaiming, "Serena!" Ami smiled at this reaction. Amara, however, laughed and said, "No, Serena. Traffic was a mess."

"Hey! You guys haven't started the meeting yet, have you?" The question came from the sidewalk in front of the temple. Lita laughed and called down the steps, "Hurry up, Mina! We don't have all day." Seconds later, Mina appeared, followed by a breathless Hotaru and Artemis.

"Finally! Now we can get this meeting started." Serena said, exasperated. The nine young women and two cats walked as a group to Rei's living room. Once they were settled, Artemis said, "Okay, Serena. Why don't you tell us why you called this meeting."

"Yeah. What's so important that couldn't wait until we could all meet together?" Rei asked.

"Don't worry, Rei. I'll tell Justin you missed him." Serena laughed as she caught the pillow Rei had thrown. "Seriously, though, I've been having some strange dreams lately." Luna looked at Serena quizzically, "Strange dreams? What are they like?" Ami, however, had another idea. "Dreams similar to Zachary's?" she asked.

Serena looked at Ami and said, "No. These were different. I seem to be remembering all Luna, Artemis, and Mother taught me while we were on the moon. It's all very strange."

Amara, wondering what had made Serena tell them this now, questioned, "How long have you been having these dreams?" Startled by the question, Serena hesitated before answering, "Well…the dreams began in the middle of January."

Rei, Lita, and Mina yelled "WHAT!" simultaneously. Hotaru, who had been quietly observing Serena throughout the meeting, spoke up. "Are the dreams all that's bothering you, Serena?" Thankful for the semi-change in subject matters, Serena answered Hotaru honestly. "You're right, Hotaru. The dreams aren't the only things bothering me right now."

Ami quietly asked, "What else is on your mind, then, Serena?" Sighing, Serena contemplated what she should tell them. Finally, she simply said, "My parents and I had a fight. No, wait. That's an understatement. I think we had a full out nuclear war with each other."

Michelle looked at Serena with sympathy, "That bad, huh. What did you guys fight about?" Serena looked down guiltily, "Somehow, my dad got a copy of a security camera tape." Amara stared at her blankly. "So? What's that gotta do with anything?" Serena looked up. After releasing a sigh of defeat, she began to explain.

"The tape is from Darien's apartment building. More importantly, it is from Darien's floor, right in front of his door. The tape is from yesterday, the day …" "Didn't you and Darien have a date or something yesterday?" Rei interrupted. "Yes, we did. We had a romantic dinner in his apartment. On the tape, my parents saw me enter his apartment. The problem is that I didn't come out for almost four hours." "That's because you guys started making out, right?" Mina asked. "No, Mina. We didn't make out. We…uh…that is, we… uh…" Serena looked frustrated as she tried to word the news the right way. She moved her left hand to her head quickly.

It was then that Hotaru noticed the ring. She let out an involuntary gasp. "You didn't! Why didn't you tell us?!" Serena looked at Hotaru with pleading eyes, mentally begging her to break the news. "Tell us what?" the single question by Amara cut through the tension. "Look at Serena closely." was all Hotaru said. The others glanced at Serena. "I don't see anything that's different." Mina said, while the rest of the group nodded in agreement.

"Okay, I guess I'll have to tell you. I only noticed it when Serena moved quickly, causing the light catch on the object in question. Last night at their dinner, I think Darien proposed to Serena. And judging by the ring on her left hand, I'd say she accepted." "Is that true, Serena?" Lita asked her. Not liking all the attention, Serena just nodded.

For the next ten minutes, the girls took turns hugging and congratulating Serena and looking at her ring. The ring was gold with the diamond shaped like a crescent moon in the middle of it. Then, Hotaru looked at her watch. "I've gotta go, you guys. It's after 10:30A.M. and school begins at 11 today 'cause it's Valentine's Day and all." "Why don't I drive you there. I need to talk to one of the teachers." Serena said. "Okay. That'd be great. Well, guess I'll see you guys later. Bye." Hotaru replied. After a chorus of 'Bye's, Serena and Hotaru were on their way to Serena's car.

Fifteen minutes later, Serena skillfully steered the car into a visitor's parking place. After getting out of the car and locking the doors, Serena and Hotaru began to walk towards the school. "So, who are you going to talk to? And why?" Hotaru asked. Serena smiled and said, "I'm going to go see Dr. Williams." "How do you know him?" Hotaru questioned. "He just moved here from Canada." "Dr. Williams took me into his family when I went to Canada. He's like a second father to me. I'm going to tell him about my engagement to Darien." Serena explained.

As Hotaru opened the front door, the bell rang shrilly. "Well, I'd better go. I don't want to be late to class. Have fun talking to Dr. Williams. He's in room 2219, by the way. Bye, Serena." Hotaru said in one breath. Serena laughed and said, "Bye, Hotaru. I'll see you later. Oh, and thanks for the room number." With that said, Hotaru went down the left corridor and Serena headed for the stairs.

The tardy bell rang five minutes before Serena reached room 2219. Through the open door, she could hear a teacher conducting an in-depth lecture. Not wanting to interrupt, Serena stood just outside the door and listened to the familiar voice. Dr. Williams. Dad. What should I call him? How should I approach him? I wonder what he'll do when he sees me and hears what I have to say. This should be VERY interesting.

The room suddenly got quiet. Dr. Williams was giving the class an assignment. I remember this assignment. We had to write a fictional story about space and include all 9 planets. It was sooo easy. This class obviously didn't think it was an easy assignment. They began to complain. Dr. Williams curbed their complaints by agreeing to read an example from another student he had had a few years back.

" 'One thousand years ago in this very galaxy, all the planets were at peace. The people called this time the Lunarian Millennium because the queen of the Moon, Selenity, had put an end to the endless civil wars and brought about peace. Selenity was loved by all, except the evil Metallia, queen of the Negaverse.

Selenity had defeated and trapped Metallia and the evil queen was trying with all of her might to free herself. Knowing that one day Metallia would escape, Selenity had decided to teach her daughter and her daughter's court, the princesses of Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Jupiter, who protect the peace everyone loved so much. The outer princesses, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, were responsible for keeping evil forces out of the galaxy, and the princess of Pluto was the guardian of the gate of time and space.

Queen Selenity and King Terrius and Queen Celeste of Earth had decided long ago to wed their first-born children. Their marriage would ensure that the Moon and Earth would fight together in case of a war. What they didn't plan on was their children falling in love, which is exactly what happened.

On the Moon Princess's 18th birthday, Queen Metallia struck with great force. She had recruited a woman named Beryl to get revenge for her and had bestowed powers to her. Prince Endymion of Earth died while trying to protect his …'" Dr. Williams was interrupted by a voice in the doorway.

"…one true love, Princess Serenity, from the evil, snake-like Beryl. Unable to live without him, the princess took her own life. Out of despair, Queen Selenity, the only human alive on the Moon, used her Silver Crystal to trap everyone and sent them to a new future on Earth. Then, with her remaining energy, she sent her two cat guardians to find, protect, and teach her daughter and her court on Earth. Seconds later, Selenity collapsed on a fallen pillar dead." Serena said, remembering the story she had written so many years ago.

"Serena, what are you doing here? Class, this is the student who wrote the story I just read to you. Now, begin your assignment. Serena, why don't come into my office. Joe is in there waiting for me. I'm sure he'll be glad to see you again." Dr. Williams said.

After following her "dad" to his office, Serena received a hug from both Joe and Dr. Williams. "So, what are you doing here?" Joe asked. Serena smiled at them both before saying, "I just came by to say 'hi' and to show you this," and then held her left hand up to show her ring.

"Well, this is a change. When did you get engaged? And to who?" Dr. Williams asked her in a fatherly tone. "My fiancée is a wonderful man named Darien, Victor. He owns a successful computer company. We got engaged last night. If you two and Robin will come to the 3oth floor of the Silver Millennium, the unusual looking skyscraper, we can have a wonderful meal and you guys can meet Darien. What do you say?" Serena said.

"Count me in. What's on the 3oth floor anyway?" Joe replied. "A fabulous restaurant. It's called the Silver Millennium, also." Serena explained. "I'm sure Robin would enjoy not having to cook for a night. I'll call and tell her. What time do we need to be there?" Dr. Williams said.

"Seven would be great. We can meet in the lobby of the building. Is that okay for you guys?" Serena asked. "As long as you think we can get a table and beat the rush, then yeah, it's good for us." Joe said. "Great! Well, I guess I'll see you tonight then. Oh, and wear nice looking, casual clothes. I really have to go now. I have a meeting to go to." Serena said. After hugs and quick goodbyes, Serena was walking through the halls. As soon as she was outside, she called Darien on her cell phone to see if he was on his way to the meeting or still at the office.

His secretary told her that he had just left for the Silver Millennium. Pleased with this news, Serena hurried to the skyscraper to repeat her scout meeting. One thought crossed her mind as she drove through Tokyo. I hope Darien doesn't get mad about the dinner. Nervous is more like it.