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: Please r/r. are thoughts. Italics were time and place changes, but my comp. won't keep the italics when I upload so, *shrugs* oh well. Happy reading.
Chapter 4: Dum, Dum, De, Dum
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Serenity's dressing room – The Moon, the past
Queen Serenity sat in her dressing, thinking about how much her daughter had changed. When did she begin to change? I believe it was soon after she and Galen, called off their engagement. But, wouldn't that make her sad, instead of the happy-go-lucky attitude she has now? And she was not acting like this at her 16th birthday gala. That was 3 months ago, and she began acting differently a little over a month ago. Something else must have triggered this change in her behavior, but what? The door opening brought the queen back to reality.
"Yes?" the queen called when nobody entered. Serena's head appeared in the opening. "May I come in, Mother?" she asked. "Of course, sweet heart." Serenity replied. Serena came in, closed the door, and sat down beside her mother. Then the queen questioned, "What is wrong, Serena?" Her daughter smiled and replied, "Mother, would tell me the Story of Selene, please?" Queen Serenity sighed, having known this day would one day come, and said, "Very well, Serena. …
When I was born, a great war was being fought between the forces of good and evil. The warriors of good had been trained well, but the minions of evil were stronger. The evil force, led by Queen Metallia, was winning and the good people were beginning to loose all hope in defeating it. My parents, fearing my safety, disguised me as a peasant and ordered my nurse and her husband to protect me at all costs. Before we left for a remote planet, my parents gave me a gold, crescent moon necklace with the Silver Crystal on the inside of the crescent so I would be recognized as the princess when I returned, since I was no more than 3 months old at the time.
We moved from planet to planet, leading everybody we met to believe I was my nurse's actual child. When I was 4, my nurse contracted yellow fever and, soon, she died. Her husband, whom I had taken to calling Baba, kept hiding me. He used little games to teach me how to survive on my own. Eventually, Baba died, killed by the evil ones. I was 12 and forced to fend for myself. I had promised Baba before he had died that I would never sell my necklace, so I made the best of what I had. When I was 17, Queen Metallia caught me. I was tortured for weeks in her dungeon. I began to feel a power swell in me, threatening to escape my body, whenever I got emotionally out of control.
One night, an evil minion of Metallia stuck a hot poker in my stomach. I lost control of my feelings and screamed in torment. At that moment, a bright light radiating from my necklace expanded to cover the entire planet I was on. The strange power drained me of what little energy I had left, and I blacked out after a short while.
When I awoke, I was lying on a grassy field near a stream. It was then that I decided to build a peaceful city for everyone to enjoy. I knew, however, that I must first acquire money in order to pay for my city to be built. After about a month alone on what I now called my little planet, I received a psychic call that a small group of traveling warriors, known as the De'tasha or Saa, needed a spirit worker.
I joined the Saa for a trial period of 6 months. There was an unspoken attraction between myself and the Dei, or Asa. We became fast friends, but, after a large fight, we grew quite distant. Tao, the leader of the Saa, sent Asa, a young warrior named Rhys, and me into the enemy lines to find out what had caused the war. By this time, I knew I was pregnant, but I went along anyway. While on this mission, Rhys, whom I became good friends with, learned that I was pregnant and accidentally told Asa.
After linking minds with Asa to show him who your father was, time past by rather quickly. I was soon 8 ½ months pregnant with you and we finally got a break in our mission: the time, date, and place of an occult sacrifice. As much as Rhys and Asa tried to lock me in our room, I snuck out after them. When I arrived at the correct spot, I looked through a back window and saw Metallia. I passed out soon after I saw 2 priests brutally stab a young prostitute to death for their evil queen.
When I awoke this time back in our room (Rhys and Asa had found me in the back alley and carried me back to our room), I realized I was in labor. After 4 painful days, you were finally born. Using the money I had made working with the Saa, I quickly built my city in about one year. While the city was still being built, three advisors of my parents came, saw my necklace, and told me about my parents and what they had done to protect me. 2 years after you were born, Rhys and Asa, now married to a young woman named Kale, arrived at what people now called the Moon, and they became my loyal friends (once again) and bodyguards. The rest, I believe, you remember, Serena."
Rini's face suddenly filled Serena's mind, and she jerked awake just in time to sense her future daughter's energy once more before it disappeared again. Looking around the strange room she was in, Serena suddenly remembered. That's right. I'm at Senshi Manor. All the scouts are so we can start getting ready for my wedding as soon as we all wake up this morning. I can't believe I'm getting married today to Darien. Oh, I'm sooooo nervous!
Senshi Manor – March 21, 2005, wedding day
Unable to go back to sleep, Serena opened her door and stepped out into the hall, trying to determine if anybody else was awake. Upon hearing violin music coming from downstairs, she followed the sound to the closed doors of the study. When Serena opened the door, the music stopped and she saw a guilty Michelle looking at her.
"Did I wake you? I'm sorry. I always play a concerto on my violin when I wake up. I calms my nerves and makes me happy," the older woman explained while carefully putting her instrument away. Serena sat down in an armchair and sighed. "No. I don't really know what woke me up. I was dreaming and then I jerked awake because I sensed something. I don't trust my mind anymore. I'm just not sure what is going on inside of it," she said, grateful Michelle was a terrific listener.
Just then, Leticia, the maid, appeared in the doorway, carrying a tray with teacups and a teapot on it. "I thought I heard voices in here. Would either of you care for a spot of peppermint tea?" the kindly English woman asked. Michelle smiled at her and replied, "Yes. Thank you, Leticia." Then, Leticia placed the tray on an end table and left, leaving the two women to talk amongst themselves. After pouring two steaming cups of tea, Michelle handed one to Serena while she suggested, "Why don't you tell me about your dream and then describe the presence you felt to me." Serena nodded and took a few sips of her delicious tea before beginning her tale.
"In my dream, Mother told me about her past. She explained how she had rebuilt her parents' kingdom and how she had met my "uncles" and Baba. She had just finished her story when, out of nowhere, Rini's face appeared in my mind and I woke up. For about one minute after I woke up, I could sense Rini's fading energy before it disappeared completely."
After taking a few minutes to digest this information, Michelle finally asked, "How could you feel Rini's presence here when she is in the future?" Serena merely shrugged and said, "That is what I have been trying to figure out." Before either of them could say anything else, the rest of the scouts came into the room.
The first to notice Serena, Lita commented, "Why, if it isn't the bride-to-be. Are you feeling okay? Any wedding jitters?" Rei, laughing at her friend's comment, shrieked, "Hey! I just laughed! Lita is the one who said it!" as a pillow hit her in the back of the head. Soon, the room was filled with the laughter of all the scouts.
When their laughter died down, Hotaru said, "And to think I'm missing school for this. What time is it?" Mina looked at the grandfather clock halfway across the room from her and replied, "It's 9:30. Why?" Hotaru laughed and answered, "I'm supposed to be in history right now. It just started 30 minutes ago. And at 11, I would go to astronomy." "What about your 1st period and 4th period? And all of your make-up work?" Amara asked.
"I'm an aide in the office 1st period and 4th period is my free period. And I got all my make-up work on Thursday. It was so funny in Astronomy when I asked Dr. Williams for my work. He knew where I was going to be and told me he had my work when he saw my hand raised. I wasn't going to say anything, but then, one of my classmates asked me where I was going to be. Not wanting to lie, I told them I was going to be in a wedding. I think all the girls were jealous." Hotaru said. Then, remembering something, she added, "Serena, when did you have Dr. Williams' class?"
"I had him in Canada, my sophomore year of college. Why?" Serena replied. "He read your story to us. How much of it is true?" Hotaru asked. Serena hesitated before saying, "When I wrote it, I would have told you it was all true, except for the names. But now, with my dreams and all, well, I think I left out some vital information."
"What story?" The question came from all the inner scouts and Michelle. Before Serena could say anything, Trista, who had been quiet the whole time, spoke up, "The story will have to wait. We have 2 ½ hours to get ready for your wedding and get to the Silver Millennium on time." With that said, all 9 women walked out of the room and resumed their silly chatter while they climbed the stairs. Once on the 2nd floor of the manor, the girls split in to two rooms – the outer scouts in one room and the inner scouts in the other room.
The Silver Millennium – The gardens, 11:55A.M.
A nervous Darien, wearing a black tux, stood in front of a rose arch. He was looking out at the guests, who were seated on backless benches arranged in two columns, when all of the guys, each wearing a black tux, walked up to him. They smiled at Darien, and Justin said, "Are you nervous? Just five more minutes." "I know. Do any of you know what the girls are wearing? Serena told me it was a surprise." Darien replied.
"We don't know any more than you do. None of the girls are talking. I guess we're all a little curious." Galen told the groom with a wry smile on his face. "Well, we better get going. We all have to escort our 'partners' down the aisle." Logan commented. Just as he said that, Andrew joined them. "Oh look. It's the best man. We'll go now. Your in good hands, right?" Drake quipped. Then, to Andrew, he whispered, "He's a little nervous." Andrew laughed and said, "I could tell."
Then, the 8 generals left to go to their appropriate places. Now the only men left at the arch, Andrew and Darien went to stand in their assigned spots. Not one minute later, the wedding march began. The 3 flower girls came first, wearing matching dresses. Five-year-old Lyndsay, walking down the right side of the aisle, was wearing a long pale pink dress with butterfly sleeves. Every few steps she took, she would throw red rose petals from her white basket, in sync with her sister and friend.
Two and a half year old Jenny, who was to the left of Lyndsay, would throw white rose petals from her white basket. Five-year-old Ryann, walking down the left side of the aisle, would throw red rose petals from her white basket.
Next, came the partners. Zachary escorted Ami, wearing a simple light blue gown with butterfly sleeves, down the aisle. Kenjo led Mina, who was dressed in an unpretentious pale orange gown with butterfly sleeves, down the aisle. Justin guided Rei, wearing a simple pastel red gown with butterfly sleeves, down the aisle. Drake escorted Hotaru, who was wearing a simple pale purple gown with butterfly sleeves, down the aisle. Asa led Michelle, wearing a simple pastel teal gown with butterfly sleeves, down the aisle. Logan guided Trista, who was wearing a simple light crimson gown, down the aisle. Walking down the aisle alone, Amara, who was wearing a simple light dark blue gown. She was the maid of honor and walked down right before Serena did.
Finally, it is Serena's turn to be led down the aisle. Instead of a traditional wedding dress, she is wearing a flowing white gown with gold thread in a crisscross design on the top and shell sleeves. On her head, she was crowned with a wreath of white flowers that matched her bouquet. In fact all of the women in the wedding had flower wreathes that matched their dresses/gowns crowning their heads. While being escorted by Galen, Serena took the time to look at the guests. She saw a crying Robin; Joe, an usher; Molly smiling at her; Andrea, who was keeping a stern eye on the flower girls; Elizabeth Tanaka, Lyndsay and Jenny's mother; Ashley, Andrew's girlfriend; and other friends of both her and Darien. She sighed inwardly. They had just reached the rose arch. It was time for the wedding to begin.
The minister looked at the young couple and began the ceremony. "We are gathered here today to join these young people in holy matrimony. If there is anybody here today who objects to their marriage, speak now or forever hold your peace." After a brief silence, the minister continued. "Serena Tsukino, do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband? To love and to cherish, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, till death do you part?" Serena smiled, "I do." The minister continued, looking at Darien, "Do you, Darien Chiba, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife? To love and to cherish, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, till death do you part?" "I do." Darien said as he slipped the ring on Serena's slender finger. "Then, by the power invested in me by the country of Japan, I pronounce you man and wife. You may now kiss the bride." the minister finished, smiling. Darien turned to Serena and gave her a passionate kiss. Then, they walked down the aisle, followed by the partners. (Galen had now joined Amara.) The guests all went to the Silver Millennium restaurant for the reception.
The wedding function was banquet style. Three tables were against the far wall of the restaurant. There were munchies on the center table against the far wall. The wedding cake, three tiered with real flowers decorating it, was on the left table against the far wall with punch and plates arranged around it. On the right table, the coffee cake and coffee sat, arranged around roses.
Since neither one of Serena's dads were at the wedding, the first dance was with Darien. After the newlyweds had danced for a little while by themselves, the partners went out on the dance floor. All of the couples looked so much in love that, if you hadn't gone to the wedding, you would not be able to tell whom the newlyweds were.
After about five dances, all the guests crowded around the left table and watched Serena and Darien cut and feed each other the cake. Darien laughed when Serena got icing on her chin, so Serena put some on his nose. All the guests laughed at this and soon, when the cake was passed out, dispersed to mingle.
About 30 minutes after the cake incidence, Darien got all his best men around him and asked, "So, what's it gonna be?" Justin, looking at the others for confirmation, replied, "We're going to go with the bouquet." Darien nodded and left the group to find Serena. Upon finding her, he relayed the information adding, "I can't believe that they are gonna decide who will get married next by who catches the bouquet."
"Hey! Don't I get to kiss the bride?" Joe asked, coming up from behind them. Next to him was Molly. Hmm. These two seem to be getting along. I know from our lunch last month that Molly isn't seeing any one. And I can bet Joe isn't either. Laughing, Serena said, "Yes, you can kiss me. But then, we're throwing the garter and bouquet." After a quick peck on the cheek, Serena and Darien announced to all of the guests that they were going to throw the bouquet and garter.
Then, Darien took the garter off Serena's leg and, turning around, threw it over his shoulder to the group of single guys. None of his friends tried to catch it, but it bounced off Joe's shoulder and landed in Drake's hands. The whole group laughed.
Once the laughter had died down and a group of single girls had formed, Serena turned around and threw her bouquet. There was a shout from the girls and a roar of laughter from the guys and, upon turning back around, Serena saw that Ashley had caught the bouquet. After that, the guests began to trickle out. Soon, only the couple and their friends in the wedding, except Andrew and Ashley who had to return to work, were there.
That was when the guys asked about the girls' gowns. Logan, being the bravest of them all, quipped, "So, ladies, where did you get your dresses?" "Yeah. Don't keep us in suspense. The wedding's over so you can tell us now." Justin complained to Rei. The girls just laughed. Then Serena said, "You really want to know. I think it would be easier to show you, though. Ready, girls?" After they had all nodded and made sure no one was in the room but them, Serena lifted the Silver Crystal out of her necklace and, once she had closed her eyes, thought of returning all the girls to their casual clothes, and then they were in jeans and ¾ length sleeve shirts, which were their planet's color.
The guys just stood there, gawking. Then, Galen said, "It was not fair for you to use your powers." Serena looked at him as though he had grown a second head and replied, "Hey, it's my wedding day. I can do whatever I please. Besides, I'm the…" after looking around again to make sure they were alone, she continued, "Moon Princess. You cannot order me around. I will not allow a condescending general to be a member of the Knights of Selene." A shocked look appeared on Galen's face, so Serena quickly added, "I'm only kidding."
Then, the others left, giving the newlyweds time to themselves. After a brief discussion, the couple decided to let Darien change and then go for a stroll in the park, with an early dinner following it.
AN: Please r/r. are thoughts. Italics were time and place changes, but my comp. won't keep the italics when I upload so, *shrugs* oh well. Happy reading.
Chapter 4: Dum, Dum, De, Dum
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Serenity's dressing room – The Moon, the past
Queen Serenity sat in her dressing, thinking about how much her daughter had changed. When did she begin to change? I believe it was soon after she and Galen, called off their engagement. But, wouldn't that make her sad, instead of the happy-go-lucky attitude she has now? And she was not acting like this at her 16th birthday gala. That was 3 months ago, and she began acting differently a little over a month ago. Something else must have triggered this change in her behavior, but what? The door opening brought the queen back to reality.
"Yes?" the queen called when nobody entered. Serena's head appeared in the opening. "May I come in, Mother?" she asked. "Of course, sweet heart." Serenity replied. Serena came in, closed the door, and sat down beside her mother. Then the queen questioned, "What is wrong, Serena?" Her daughter smiled and replied, "Mother, would tell me the Story of Selene, please?" Queen Serenity sighed, having known this day would one day come, and said, "Very well, Serena. …
When I was born, a great war was being fought between the forces of good and evil. The warriors of good had been trained well, but the minions of evil were stronger. The evil force, led by Queen Metallia, was winning and the good people were beginning to loose all hope in defeating it. My parents, fearing my safety, disguised me as a peasant and ordered my nurse and her husband to protect me at all costs. Before we left for a remote planet, my parents gave me a gold, crescent moon necklace with the Silver Crystal on the inside of the crescent so I would be recognized as the princess when I returned, since I was no more than 3 months old at the time.
We moved from planet to planet, leading everybody we met to believe I was my nurse's actual child. When I was 4, my nurse contracted yellow fever and, soon, she died. Her husband, whom I had taken to calling Baba, kept hiding me. He used little games to teach me how to survive on my own. Eventually, Baba died, killed by the evil ones. I was 12 and forced to fend for myself. I had promised Baba before he had died that I would never sell my necklace, so I made the best of what I had. When I was 17, Queen Metallia caught me. I was tortured for weeks in her dungeon. I began to feel a power swell in me, threatening to escape my body, whenever I got emotionally out of control.
One night, an evil minion of Metallia stuck a hot poker in my stomach. I lost control of my feelings and screamed in torment. At that moment, a bright light radiating from my necklace expanded to cover the entire planet I was on. The strange power drained me of what little energy I had left, and I blacked out after a short while.
When I awoke, I was lying on a grassy field near a stream. It was then that I decided to build a peaceful city for everyone to enjoy. I knew, however, that I must first acquire money in order to pay for my city to be built. After about a month alone on what I now called my little planet, I received a psychic call that a small group of traveling warriors, known as the De'tasha or Saa, needed a spirit worker.
I joined the Saa for a trial period of 6 months. There was an unspoken attraction between myself and the Dei, or Asa. We became fast friends, but, after a large fight, we grew quite distant. Tao, the leader of the Saa, sent Asa, a young warrior named Rhys, and me into the enemy lines to find out what had caused the war. By this time, I knew I was pregnant, but I went along anyway. While on this mission, Rhys, whom I became good friends with, learned that I was pregnant and accidentally told Asa.
After linking minds with Asa to show him who your father was, time past by rather quickly. I was soon 8 ½ months pregnant with you and we finally got a break in our mission: the time, date, and place of an occult sacrifice. As much as Rhys and Asa tried to lock me in our room, I snuck out after them. When I arrived at the correct spot, I looked through a back window and saw Metallia. I passed out soon after I saw 2 priests brutally stab a young prostitute to death for their evil queen.
When I awoke this time back in our room (Rhys and Asa had found me in the back alley and carried me back to our room), I realized I was in labor. After 4 painful days, you were finally born. Using the money I had made working with the Saa, I quickly built my city in about one year. While the city was still being built, three advisors of my parents came, saw my necklace, and told me about my parents and what they had done to protect me. 2 years after you were born, Rhys and Asa, now married to a young woman named Kale, arrived at what people now called the Moon, and they became my loyal friends (once again) and bodyguards. The rest, I believe, you remember, Serena."
Rini's face suddenly filled Serena's mind, and she jerked awake just in time to sense her future daughter's energy once more before it disappeared again. Looking around the strange room she was in, Serena suddenly remembered. That's right. I'm at Senshi Manor. All the scouts are so we can start getting ready for my wedding as soon as we all wake up this morning. I can't believe I'm getting married today to Darien. Oh, I'm sooooo nervous!
Senshi Manor – March 21, 2005, wedding day
Unable to go back to sleep, Serena opened her door and stepped out into the hall, trying to determine if anybody else was awake. Upon hearing violin music coming from downstairs, she followed the sound to the closed doors of the study. When Serena opened the door, the music stopped and she saw a guilty Michelle looking at her.
"Did I wake you? I'm sorry. I always play a concerto on my violin when I wake up. I calms my nerves and makes me happy," the older woman explained while carefully putting her instrument away. Serena sat down in an armchair and sighed. "No. I don't really know what woke me up. I was dreaming and then I jerked awake because I sensed something. I don't trust my mind anymore. I'm just not sure what is going on inside of it," she said, grateful Michelle was a terrific listener.
Just then, Leticia, the maid, appeared in the doorway, carrying a tray with teacups and a teapot on it. "I thought I heard voices in here. Would either of you care for a spot of peppermint tea?" the kindly English woman asked. Michelle smiled at her and replied, "Yes. Thank you, Leticia." Then, Leticia placed the tray on an end table and left, leaving the two women to talk amongst themselves. After pouring two steaming cups of tea, Michelle handed one to Serena while she suggested, "Why don't you tell me about your dream and then describe the presence you felt to me." Serena nodded and took a few sips of her delicious tea before beginning her tale.
"In my dream, Mother told me about her past. She explained how she had rebuilt her parents' kingdom and how she had met my "uncles" and Baba. She had just finished her story when, out of nowhere, Rini's face appeared in my mind and I woke up. For about one minute after I woke up, I could sense Rini's fading energy before it disappeared completely."
After taking a few minutes to digest this information, Michelle finally asked, "How could you feel Rini's presence here when she is in the future?" Serena merely shrugged and said, "That is what I have been trying to figure out." Before either of them could say anything else, the rest of the scouts came into the room.
The first to notice Serena, Lita commented, "Why, if it isn't the bride-to-be. Are you feeling okay? Any wedding jitters?" Rei, laughing at her friend's comment, shrieked, "Hey! I just laughed! Lita is the one who said it!" as a pillow hit her in the back of the head. Soon, the room was filled with the laughter of all the scouts.
When their laughter died down, Hotaru said, "And to think I'm missing school for this. What time is it?" Mina looked at the grandfather clock halfway across the room from her and replied, "It's 9:30. Why?" Hotaru laughed and answered, "I'm supposed to be in history right now. It just started 30 minutes ago. And at 11, I would go to astronomy." "What about your 1st period and 4th period? And all of your make-up work?" Amara asked.
"I'm an aide in the office 1st period and 4th period is my free period. And I got all my make-up work on Thursday. It was so funny in Astronomy when I asked Dr. Williams for my work. He knew where I was going to be and told me he had my work when he saw my hand raised. I wasn't going to say anything, but then, one of my classmates asked me where I was going to be. Not wanting to lie, I told them I was going to be in a wedding. I think all the girls were jealous." Hotaru said. Then, remembering something, she added, "Serena, when did you have Dr. Williams' class?"
"I had him in Canada, my sophomore year of college. Why?" Serena replied. "He read your story to us. How much of it is true?" Hotaru asked. Serena hesitated before saying, "When I wrote it, I would have told you it was all true, except for the names. But now, with my dreams and all, well, I think I left out some vital information."
"What story?" The question came from all the inner scouts and Michelle. Before Serena could say anything, Trista, who had been quiet the whole time, spoke up, "The story will have to wait. We have 2 ½ hours to get ready for your wedding and get to the Silver Millennium on time." With that said, all 9 women walked out of the room and resumed their silly chatter while they climbed the stairs. Once on the 2nd floor of the manor, the girls split in to two rooms – the outer scouts in one room and the inner scouts in the other room.
The Silver Millennium – The gardens, 11:55A.M.
A nervous Darien, wearing a black tux, stood in front of a rose arch. He was looking out at the guests, who were seated on backless benches arranged in two columns, when all of the guys, each wearing a black tux, walked up to him. They smiled at Darien, and Justin said, "Are you nervous? Just five more minutes." "I know. Do any of you know what the girls are wearing? Serena told me it was a surprise." Darien replied.
"We don't know any more than you do. None of the girls are talking. I guess we're all a little curious." Galen told the groom with a wry smile on his face. "Well, we better get going. We all have to escort our 'partners' down the aisle." Logan commented. Just as he said that, Andrew joined them. "Oh look. It's the best man. We'll go now. Your in good hands, right?" Drake quipped. Then, to Andrew, he whispered, "He's a little nervous." Andrew laughed and said, "I could tell."
Then, the 8 generals left to go to their appropriate places. Now the only men left at the arch, Andrew and Darien went to stand in their assigned spots. Not one minute later, the wedding march began. The 3 flower girls came first, wearing matching dresses. Five-year-old Lyndsay, walking down the right side of the aisle, was wearing a long pale pink dress with butterfly sleeves. Every few steps she took, she would throw red rose petals from her white basket, in sync with her sister and friend.
Two and a half year old Jenny, who was to the left of Lyndsay, would throw white rose petals from her white basket. Five-year-old Ryann, walking down the left side of the aisle, would throw red rose petals from her white basket.
Next, came the partners. Zachary escorted Ami, wearing a simple light blue gown with butterfly sleeves, down the aisle. Kenjo led Mina, who was dressed in an unpretentious pale orange gown with butterfly sleeves, down the aisle. Justin guided Rei, wearing a simple pastel red gown with butterfly sleeves, down the aisle. Drake escorted Hotaru, who was wearing a simple pale purple gown with butterfly sleeves, down the aisle. Asa led Michelle, wearing a simple pastel teal gown with butterfly sleeves, down the aisle. Logan guided Trista, who was wearing a simple light crimson gown, down the aisle. Walking down the aisle alone, Amara, who was wearing a simple light dark blue gown. She was the maid of honor and walked down right before Serena did.
Finally, it is Serena's turn to be led down the aisle. Instead of a traditional wedding dress, she is wearing a flowing white gown with gold thread in a crisscross design on the top and shell sleeves. On her head, she was crowned with a wreath of white flowers that matched her bouquet. In fact all of the women in the wedding had flower wreathes that matched their dresses/gowns crowning their heads. While being escorted by Galen, Serena took the time to look at the guests. She saw a crying Robin; Joe, an usher; Molly smiling at her; Andrea, who was keeping a stern eye on the flower girls; Elizabeth Tanaka, Lyndsay and Jenny's mother; Ashley, Andrew's girlfriend; and other friends of both her and Darien. She sighed inwardly. They had just reached the rose arch. It was time for the wedding to begin.
The minister looked at the young couple and began the ceremony. "We are gathered here today to join these young people in holy matrimony. If there is anybody here today who objects to their marriage, speak now or forever hold your peace." After a brief silence, the minister continued. "Serena Tsukino, do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband? To love and to cherish, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, till death do you part?" Serena smiled, "I do." The minister continued, looking at Darien, "Do you, Darien Chiba, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife? To love and to cherish, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, till death do you part?" "I do." Darien said as he slipped the ring on Serena's slender finger. "Then, by the power invested in me by the country of Japan, I pronounce you man and wife. You may now kiss the bride." the minister finished, smiling. Darien turned to Serena and gave her a passionate kiss. Then, they walked down the aisle, followed by the partners. (Galen had now joined Amara.) The guests all went to the Silver Millennium restaurant for the reception.
The wedding function was banquet style. Three tables were against the far wall of the restaurant. There were munchies on the center table against the far wall. The wedding cake, three tiered with real flowers decorating it, was on the left table against the far wall with punch and plates arranged around it. On the right table, the coffee cake and coffee sat, arranged around roses.
Since neither one of Serena's dads were at the wedding, the first dance was with Darien. After the newlyweds had danced for a little while by themselves, the partners went out on the dance floor. All of the couples looked so much in love that, if you hadn't gone to the wedding, you would not be able to tell whom the newlyweds were.
After about five dances, all the guests crowded around the left table and watched Serena and Darien cut and feed each other the cake. Darien laughed when Serena got icing on her chin, so Serena put some on his nose. All the guests laughed at this and soon, when the cake was passed out, dispersed to mingle.
About 30 minutes after the cake incidence, Darien got all his best men around him and asked, "So, what's it gonna be?" Justin, looking at the others for confirmation, replied, "We're going to go with the bouquet." Darien nodded and left the group to find Serena. Upon finding her, he relayed the information adding, "I can't believe that they are gonna decide who will get married next by who catches the bouquet."
"Hey! Don't I get to kiss the bride?" Joe asked, coming up from behind them. Next to him was Molly. Hmm. These two seem to be getting along. I know from our lunch last month that Molly isn't seeing any one. And I can bet Joe isn't either. Laughing, Serena said, "Yes, you can kiss me. But then, we're throwing the garter and bouquet." After a quick peck on the cheek, Serena and Darien announced to all of the guests that they were going to throw the bouquet and garter.
Then, Darien took the garter off Serena's leg and, turning around, threw it over his shoulder to the group of single guys. None of his friends tried to catch it, but it bounced off Joe's shoulder and landed in Drake's hands. The whole group laughed.
Once the laughter had died down and a group of single girls had formed, Serena turned around and threw her bouquet. There was a shout from the girls and a roar of laughter from the guys and, upon turning back around, Serena saw that Ashley had caught the bouquet. After that, the guests began to trickle out. Soon, only the couple and their friends in the wedding, except Andrew and Ashley who had to return to work, were there.
That was when the guys asked about the girls' gowns. Logan, being the bravest of them all, quipped, "So, ladies, where did you get your dresses?" "Yeah. Don't keep us in suspense. The wedding's over so you can tell us now." Justin complained to Rei. The girls just laughed. Then Serena said, "You really want to know. I think it would be easier to show you, though. Ready, girls?" After they had all nodded and made sure no one was in the room but them, Serena lifted the Silver Crystal out of her necklace and, once she had closed her eyes, thought of returning all the girls to their casual clothes, and then they were in jeans and ¾ length sleeve shirts, which were their planet's color.
The guys just stood there, gawking. Then, Galen said, "It was not fair for you to use your powers." Serena looked at him as though he had grown a second head and replied, "Hey, it's my wedding day. I can do whatever I please. Besides, I'm the…" after looking around again to make sure they were alone, she continued, "Moon Princess. You cannot order me around. I will not allow a condescending general to be a member of the Knights of Selene." A shocked look appeared on Galen's face, so Serena quickly added, "I'm only kidding."
Then, the others left, giving the newlyweds time to themselves. After a brief discussion, the couple decided to let Darien change and then go for a stroll in the park, with an early dinner following it.
