Author's notes:

Hi guys! Thank you for reading my fanfic! But before you start, I have a few reminders first. 1) Sailormoon doesn't belong to me. It belongs to Naoko Takeuchi. BUT I do own this story. 2) Italicized words mean that they are either a thought or a flashback. 3) This is rated PG for foul language. But don't worry! There are only a few AND it isn't that foul—if you know what I mean. 4) This story is an ALTERNATE UNIVERSE! 5) Please review!!!!!

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The Blue Sky

by Maya Kitajima

Chapter 1

The beautiful blonde girl stared at the vision of infinite blue before her eyes.

I wonder if this blue sky ever ends. Is it like life? When your mission is finished, once you pass all the hardship and trials, it ends. You die.

She sighed and leaned her head back on the soft, comfortable seat of the airplane. She recalled the events that occurred earlier that day.

"Make sure you come back, Serena." The raven-haired girl buried her face in the crook of Serena's neck.

"Of course, Raye. I will. After I get used to my new life there, that is. But don't worry, I'll call you everyday."

"I won't bet on it, Fayne. You'll be very busy handling that country of yours." Serena let out a sad sigh.

"I guess so. But really Raye, I'll call you if I can."

"Thanks, Serena." They gazed at each other, memorizing each one's face…so they wouldn't forget.

Hot tears rolled down Serena's cheek as the thought finally sank in that this would be the last time she'll see her best friend for a long time.

But Raye was always the strong one. She reached for her face and wiped the tears away.

"You've always been a crybaby, Serena. And I'll miss you. The one who always cry."

"Oh, Raye, you'll always be my best friend. I'll miss you too."

"Goodbye, Serena. Good Luck and remember, you are the best princess in the whole world!"

Tears started to find its way out again. She wiped it away with the back of her hand.

"Miss Serena." She turned and saw Mia, the lady sent to pick her up.

"Yes, Mia?"

"We'll be arriving shortly. So please prepare your things." She nodded.

"Okay."

"I'm sorry but I'll have to leave you again. I'm needed at the pilot's room. It must be so boring to be here alone in this big plane. I'm really sorry."

"No, it's okay." And then she left.

I don't need to prepare my things. I haven't even touched any of them.

She looked at the row of seats beside her. Empty. She straightened up and pushed herself upward to search for a head.

I really am all alone in this plane. Oh…why did they have to pick me up in a private plane?

She sighed heavily and settled back at her seat. She then continued to gaze at the sky outside the window.

There were no clouds to be seen. No other hints of color. Just blue.

If the sky is like life, then dad and mom must have reached the end of this blue. Their mission must have been completed.

Mission? Complete?

But aren't I part of their mission? Aren't they supposed to teach me first on how to handle a country.

I suppose so.

But why did they die? Why did they have to drive at that time of the night and collide with that damn truck?

Why did they have to leave me?

Her thoughts were interrupted by the voice of Mia on the P.A.

"Miss Serena, we're going to land in a few minutes. Please fasten your seatbelt."

She fastened it.

Suddenly her heart skipped a beat.

Why am I so nervous all of a sudden?

Yes, I know. In a minute, I'll be seeing it again. The memories I left. My childhood memories. My parents' memories.

All of them in that large house. Trapped in those shiny white tiles and warm white walls. The mansion.

I'll be seeing it again.

Her clutch on the armrest tightened as the wheels hit the ground. She shut her eyes.

This is it. The second I open my eyes. I'll see it.

Slowly and carefully, as if she was scared to see a ghost, she opened her eyes. She held her breath and her eyes widened at the sight.

It was white and sparkling and large-no-gigantic. There was a long U-shaped driveway and on each end were black metal gates that automatically opened. As you reach the middle of the driveway is the front porch. The familiar entrance into the familiar house.

Oh wow…it is more magnificent than I ever remembered.

As the plane halted, Mia accompanied her down and inside the shiny black limousine that brought her to the front porch.

The doors were opened for her and as she stepped onto the white tiles, everything came back to her.

To both of her sides were the elegant made stairs.

I used to believe that when I climb up that stairs, I'd reach heaven since it was so long and high.

Below both staircases were doors. Two of them led to the dining rooms, one to the family room and the other one to the maid's headquarters. At the middle of those doors, parallel to the front doors were two glass sliding doors, which led to the grand hall and further were the doors towards the backyard, where the swimming pool, the gym, the playground, the basketball court and the gardens were.

The backyard was my favorite place then. It had all that I wanted.

Serena took the right staircase and went up. There were two big halls upstairs, separated by a wall where the family portrait hung. She took the right hall and counted the doors.

One… two… three… four… five… six… seven… eight… nine… ten… eleven… twelve.

She eyed the door where she stopped. It was still the same. There hung a small wood in the shape of a bunny and it held "SERENA" in bold pink letters. She smiled and opened the door.

It's still the same.

Her bedroom is carpeted, like the hall outside, and had two floors. On the first were her study table, her computer, her mini-sofa set, her TV, and many more things. Inside the adjoining bathroom was a big walk-in closet, one of the wonders she used to believe of her room. Meanwhile, on the second floor stood her princess-like bed with pink covers and her dresser.

I missed this room so much… Now I'm really glad I decided to come back here.

She went up to the second floor through the spiral staircase and decided to rest for a while. But as she lied down, she can't help falling into a slumber.

The whole house filled with children's laughter.

"I'm gonna get you!" A little boy's voice exclaimed.

"No way! I'm faster than you are!" A girl's voice squealed. This was followed by kids' laughter. Suddenly, there was a loud thump followed by a cry.

"Ouch! It hurts!" The little girl cried.

"Shh…it's okay. It's okay. Don't cry now. Here, let me carry you on my back, Serena."

"Thanks, Darien."

Serena's eyes snapped open.

Was it all a dream? Yes, it was.

But I remember. It happened before. When I was seven years old.

Darien…

He was my best friend then. I cried when I had to leave. Leave this house. Leave this country. My family. My best friend.

Serena's heart tightened.

Oh, I miss him so much… Darien…

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in!" She shouted. She heard the door open and shut.

"Serena?" A voice, deep and rich, searched for her.

Her heart skipped a beat.

That voice sounds familiar.

Slowly, she stood up and peeked over the balcony of the second floor. Her eyes widened.

"Andrew!" At once, she sprinted down the stairs and threw herself at the brown-haired man. He was good-looking even though he's at his thirties.

"Serena! I can't believe it! You've grown so much! You're so beautiful!" She blushed at his compliment.

"Well, you haven't changed a bit! You always tease me."

"I'm not teasing you, Sere."

"Whatever. Come, let's talk." She led him to the pink couch and the both sat down.

"It's been twelve years, Serena. I've missed you so much."

"I've missed you too, Andrew. How come you never wrote to me?"
"I'm sorry, Sere. You know my life. I'm busy being the king's adviser." Serena's smile faded as he mentioned her father.

"Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't…I forgot."

"No, it's okay." Silence fell upon them.

"So, are you ready yet?"

"What?"

"I mean, to be the ruler of this country, Geneva. Have you forgotten? You're the princess."

"I don't know. I haven't even finished studying yet."

"Don't worry! I'll continue being the ruler's adviser. Your adviser."

"Really? That's great, Andrew!"

"Also, I'm not supposed to say this but Serena, we have decided that you will continue your studying here. It's your last year in college, right? On the other hand, your cousin, Ken—he's the president now—will handle your duties first."

"I'm so relieved! But what school am I going to?" She asked nervously.

"University of Geneva."

"A private school?"

"Yeah." Andrew hinted the nervousness in her voice. "Don't worry. No one's going to know you're the long lost princess. We've handled that. Oh except the administrators and teachers, that is." Finally, Serena smiled.

"Did you think about this plan, Andrew?"

"Yes."

"Wow. I didn't know you knew me that well."

"Hehe…Of course. By the way, you'll be starting on Monday." Before she could say something, his cellphone rang. He answered it and as he talked with the caller, Serena studied him.

He hasn't changed. Though he is always busy, he finds time for me. I've always looked up to him as my big brother. He was only 24 years old then…the youngest adviser in the history of Geneva.

"Serena, Ken is calling for the both of us. He has missed you, too." She smiled at the image of Ken Thompson in her mind. She was her favorite cousin.

"Oh my God! Serena! Is that you?"

"Oh, but Ken! Let ME ask you first! Is that you?" Both laughed and hugged each other.

"Serena, you've grown up to be a ravishing woman."

"And you got so handsome, Ken." Again, the two laughed. They sat down and Kan told her the things Andrew already told her. About her being a princess, about her going to school, and about him doing her duties first.

As she went to bed that evening, she couldn't help but smile.

Everything is going so well, Mom and Dad. I just wish you were here to welcome me…