Chapter 2- Mishaps

"Darien, I'm not getting out of bed today," Serena stated rolling over in bed.

Kissing the tip of her nose, he asked, "And why is that?"

"Because it feels like someone has beaten me up, all over, with a baseball bat,"

Darien sat up in bed and thought a second, "Tell you what, if you get up and go to the Scouts' meeting this morning, you can stay in bed for the rest of the day. Plus, I'll give you a nice body massage, and do anything you want."

"Anything?" she asked with a specific thing in mind.

"Anything," Darien replied, seeing the smirk on Serena's face.

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"Look at that thing! I feel as if it's going to poke my eye out!" Mina exclaimed in awe.

"It will if you don't stop looking at it that way," Artemis said coolly.

"Anyway, I never thought of you being the next one to get married. I was always afraid that all the scouts would grow old and die single," Raye spoke.

"That would never happen. So tell us about the ring, not just show us," Ami voiced.

"Well, it's four carats total weight, and engraved with 'My Princess and Love, Now and Forever', on the inside of the band. What really makes this ring special, is that he designed it himself; platinum, with a rose design that continues all the way around. I absolutely love it," Lita sighed.

"Stop hounding Lita about her ring guys," Serena said walking in the door being followed by Michelle, Amara, Hotaru, and Trista. "Seriously, I can hear you all the way down the hall. What I really want, is to hear all the romantic details of the proposal!" Everyone immediately chimed in, begging her to tell.

"First, William took me to The Lights of Heaven, the best and most expensive restaurant in town! Then, after dinner, we went down to the beach and walked barefoot under the full moon. When there was no one around, he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him! I was so stunned I couldn't breathe," Lita explained.

"Sorry guys, I don't want to spoil the good mood, but I kinda would like to hear why Luna called a Scout meeting," Amara spoke.

"You won't have to wait any longer. I'm here," Luna softly voiced from the sill of the open window. "Girls, I have some very odd news for you. As we all know, you represent a certain planet. Well, I now know why. Each of you were princesses, sent to the Moon from your home planet, to protect Princess Serenity." Luna paused. "But that's not all. We are all familiar with Serena's Silver Crystal, the odd thing is that each one of you have your own similar to hers. Now, we can't be sure that this is bad or good news."

"That's all?" Serena asked.

"Pretty much," she replied. Luna was wanting a more dramatic response than what she got

Everyone then crowded around Lita asking all sorts questions about her engagement.

"These girls will never change," Artemis spoke trying to comfort Luna.

"I guess so," she replied with a sigh.

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Two weeks went by without a hint of anything out of the ordinary, except the slight rise in Raye's temper.

The flowers and cake were ordered. The ballroom in the Crystal Palace was decorated. Everything was set for the wedding in a week. Everything was in place, but Lita still didn't have a dress!

"You need a wedding dress. You do know that right?" Mina questioned.

Lita was annoyed," Of course I know! I've been everywhere and there isn't one that fits, that I like. Either I'm too tall for the dress I like or the dress that's perfect for my height is just plain ugly. I know that all wedding dresses are supposed to be beautiful, but I have my own opinions."

"Well, you haven't been to my dressmaker. Come on, we're going right now," Serena said as she got up and grabbed Lita by the arm.

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"Lita, this is Ophelia, the best dressmaker you will ever meet!" Serena voiced as she introduced them to each other.

Bowing, they both said their hellos. "Now. What's this I hear about you needing a wedding dress?" she asked.

"Yes, I have a week until the wedding and no dress," Lita replied shyly.

"Well, since we don't have much time, let's get started; shall we?" Ophelia replied and set to work.

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A few hours later, Lita walked in to the palace dance studio, pointe shoes in hand. No one was around, she could dance alone and freely. After carefully placing her dance shoes on, she did a quick toe stand to stabilize her feet and ankles. She placed the CD in the stereo and let the music play.

When she found her cue in the music, she began to dance. The last time she floated across a stage, she was given worst reviews for her best performance ever. Pique turns and pirouettes came naturally, as she remembered the choreography. One turn and coupe* after another was done perfectly.

Halfway through, William walked into the doorway. To him, Lita looked like an angel. Happy and serene, were the two expressions he read on her face. Her beauty captivated him as she danced.

When the song was over, she finally noticed him standing there, "I hate it when you watch me dance. You can remember what happened last time, right?"

"I only remember the fact that you were glowing. You looked like an angel," he paused. "I want to help you regain what you've lost. I know you want to be in a ballet company again."

She glared at him, "You may be my fiancé, but you don't know what I want." Lita quickly took off her pointe shoes, shoved them in her bag and left.

Lita was mad at him, it wasn't good.