Chapter 6: A Ray of Hope
A week went by with no reply. Serena spent all her time in her room. She began to think Darien had given up on her. She was in shock. And to top it all off, she had another secret she had to keep swept under the rug. She was pregnant.
Serena couldn't tell anyone. If she did, she would be disinherited & Darien would be killed because her pregnancy would be considered a result of a rape. If she married Justinian, she would have to pass off the baby as his, though in her heart, it would be Darien's child.
Darien, time is running out! Where are you?!
Time is runnin' out (Time)
Time is runnin' out (Time)
Time is runnin' out (Whoo, Whoo!)
Time is runnin' out (Time)
Time is runnin' out (Time)
Time is runnin' out (Whoo, Whoo!)
So just keep thinkin' if we make it
How much we'll have to show for it
We can't give up!
There's too much at stake
Come on, baby!
Let's go for it!
**************
::A week Later::
Darien felt his heart was breaking. It was dawn...on Serena's unlucky wedding day. He would lose her forever to some wannabe spoiled Prince! His heart ached as he watched the moon fade with the coming dawn.
As the sun rose, he felt empty & alone. Literally love sick. He loved Serena more than his own life. He risked his own safety & life to see her. All for nothing...
Promises that all fell through
Now everything's in black and white
The colors faded with the night
The stars we used to wish upon have somehow lost their light
Where is the feeling we used to know?
Where is the music that played?
What happened to the love that used to show?
Where did the feeling go?
Then it hit him. He knows he loves her, why not take her way?! They would be disinherited, but it wouldn't matter because they would be together. Darien had some money hidden away. Enough for years & years, Serena wouldn't want for a thing.
This has got to be the craziest Idea you've ever had Darien, But if this is the only way to change it, DO IT FOR HER!!
Though our chances may be few
(We can change it)
We can make it, me and you
(We can change it)
We can change it (rearrange it)
And together (We will make it though)
We can change (change) it
We can change it (rearrange it)
And together (We will make it though)
We can change (change) it
Darien ran out of his room &down to the transportation station.
****
Serena was crying as her father walked her down the isle. She was simply stunning in her Wedding gown. It was made of the purest white silk, embroidered in pearls & crystals. Her train was the same. Her veil was attached to a sparkling diamond tiara that held the Silver Moon crystal in the center. And again, she was wearing her crystal shoes.
Justinian was quite handsome in his white tuxedo, but to Serena, he looked sickening. He was the reason her dreams can't come true, & she hated him even more for it. By the time she reached him, she was sobbing quite loudly
The priest blinked at her & began the ceremony.
"We are gathered here today–"
"WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!", Serena's wail interrupted the priest. by now, she was on her hands & knees sobbing & holding her stomach. The Queen rushed up to her & hugged her.
"Serena, hold on, he's coming", she whispered into her daughter's ear.
Serena stopped crying for a moment to question her mother's statement. "M-mom, how do you know that??", she asked astonished.
"Trust me, I know", the Queen Winked.
Just then, the doors of the church were kicked open & in ran a flushed, wind whipped Darien. He caught his breath at the entrance then raced down the isle to Serena.
"DARIEN!!!!!!!!", Serena yelled & practically jumped on him. She hugged him close & cried for joy. He didn't forget her!!
"Serena, listen to me, I know this will cause us to lose of thrones, but I don't care! I love you too much to lose you. Come away with me. You won't want for a thing I swear!", Darien explained to her.
"You don't even have to ask! I love you too!", Serena held him tighter.
The Queen stood up & smiled. The King was in shock. Not an angry shock, but a surprised one. He couldn't believe he didn't know how strong Serena & Darien's feelings were. He was blinded 2 weeks ago. Blinded by his stupid hatred for the Earth people over a misunderstanding that needed correcting, & blinded by jealousy. The thought of his daughter marrying for love scared him because he thought she would lose her love for him.
"That won't be necessary", The said breaking the couples reverie. "I....I must apologize. To you first Darien for passing judgement without knowing all the facts. And to you my daughter. I just...Didn't want to lose you to someone else. I thought you would forget about your father", he ended in tears.
Serena let go of Darien & hugged her father. "Oh daddy, you know I'll always have a special love for you. No one can ever replace you".
The King smiled & hugged back. Peace settled in him & he was able to let her go, Knowing her would gain a good son in law.
"Um, excuse me!! I'm the one marrying Serena, not some trashy earthling!", Justinian bellowed.
Serena made a face & looked at her father. The King then smiled at her & kissed her forehead.
"Guards, please escort "Prince Whine a lot" to the transportation station immediately. He's disrupting my daughter's wedding", The King said.
Prince Justinian was scared out of his wits as he was dragged out of the church. The wedding then took place, with Darien in Justinian's place. The words were music to the couple's ears. They savored this moment.
"...you may kiss the bride", the Priest said with a smile.
Darien wasted no time. He lifted Serena's veil & bent down. Serena leaned up & her lips touched his. They treasured this kiss because it was their most important one. When they pulled apart, the church erupted into cheers, for true love had prevailed & a new alliance would be formed with Earth.
******
::Later that night::
Serena was in her & Darien's room balcony. She looked at the rose gold wedding band on her left hand. She smiled proudly. They went through a lot to be together & she was thankful to be standing here with him. Finally, now that things weren't chaotic, she had a chance to tell him her good news.
"Darien?", Serena said.
"Yes?"
"Do your remember what happened one night 2 weeks ago?", She asked.
Darien smiled broadly as he recalled the events. "Yes I do, why do you ask?".
"I'm pregnant!", Serena shouted.
He stood there in shock. A baby! Serena was having a baby! Their BABY!! He picked her up & spun her around raining kisses over her face.
"Oh, this is so wonderful! We'll make wonderful parents! Our child will have the best of both worlds!", Darien said happily.
Serena smiled & nodded. "Yes", she said. "A child of peace...".
9 months later, Princess Selena was born.
The End
Credits (Songs are in order of appearance):
Dreaming of you-Selena
Is it the beat-Selena
All I need-Aaliyah
I could fall in Love-Selena
Together Forever-Rick Astley
We need a Resolution-Aaliyah
Time is runnin' out-Jem (She's not real. She's a singing cartoon character whom she & the songs belong to whoever)
Where did the feeling go?-Selena
We can Change it-Jem
A week went by with no reply. Serena spent all her time in her room. She began to think Darien had given up on her. She was in shock. And to top it all off, she had another secret she had to keep swept under the rug. She was pregnant.
Serena couldn't tell anyone. If she did, she would be disinherited & Darien would be killed because her pregnancy would be considered a result of a rape. If she married Justinian, she would have to pass off the baby as his, though in her heart, it would be Darien's child.
Darien, time is running out! Where are you?!
Time is runnin' out (Time)
Time is runnin' out (Time)
Time is runnin' out (Whoo, Whoo!)
Time is runnin' out (Time)
Time is runnin' out (Time)
Time is runnin' out (Whoo, Whoo!)
So just keep thinkin' if we make it
How much we'll have to show for it
We can't give up!
There's too much at stake
Come on, baby!
Let's go for it!
**************
::A week Later::
Darien felt his heart was breaking. It was dawn...on Serena's unlucky wedding day. He would lose her forever to some wannabe spoiled Prince! His heart ached as he watched the moon fade with the coming dawn.
As the sun rose, he felt empty & alone. Literally love sick. He loved Serena more than his own life. He risked his own safety & life to see her. All for nothing...
Promises that all fell through
Now everything's in black and white
The colors faded with the night
The stars we used to wish upon have somehow lost their light
Where is the feeling we used to know?
Where is the music that played?
What happened to the love that used to show?
Where did the feeling go?
Then it hit him. He knows he loves her, why not take her way?! They would be disinherited, but it wouldn't matter because they would be together. Darien had some money hidden away. Enough for years & years, Serena wouldn't want for a thing.
This has got to be the craziest Idea you've ever had Darien, But if this is the only way to change it, DO IT FOR HER!!
Though our chances may be few
(We can change it)
We can make it, me and you
(We can change it)
We can change it (rearrange it)
And together (We will make it though)
We can change (change) it
We can change it (rearrange it)
And together (We will make it though)
We can change (change) it
Darien ran out of his room &down to the transportation station.
****
Serena was crying as her father walked her down the isle. She was simply stunning in her Wedding gown. It was made of the purest white silk, embroidered in pearls & crystals. Her train was the same. Her veil was attached to a sparkling diamond tiara that held the Silver Moon crystal in the center. And again, she was wearing her crystal shoes.
Justinian was quite handsome in his white tuxedo, but to Serena, he looked sickening. He was the reason her dreams can't come true, & she hated him even more for it. By the time she reached him, she was sobbing quite loudly
The priest blinked at her & began the ceremony.
"We are gathered here today–"
"WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!", Serena's wail interrupted the priest. by now, she was on her hands & knees sobbing & holding her stomach. The Queen rushed up to her & hugged her.
"Serena, hold on, he's coming", she whispered into her daughter's ear.
Serena stopped crying for a moment to question her mother's statement. "M-mom, how do you know that??", she asked astonished.
"Trust me, I know", the Queen Winked.
Just then, the doors of the church were kicked open & in ran a flushed, wind whipped Darien. He caught his breath at the entrance then raced down the isle to Serena.
"DARIEN!!!!!!!!", Serena yelled & practically jumped on him. She hugged him close & cried for joy. He didn't forget her!!
"Serena, listen to me, I know this will cause us to lose of thrones, but I don't care! I love you too much to lose you. Come away with me. You won't want for a thing I swear!", Darien explained to her.
"You don't even have to ask! I love you too!", Serena held him tighter.
The Queen stood up & smiled. The King was in shock. Not an angry shock, but a surprised one. He couldn't believe he didn't know how strong Serena & Darien's feelings were. He was blinded 2 weeks ago. Blinded by his stupid hatred for the Earth people over a misunderstanding that needed correcting, & blinded by jealousy. The thought of his daughter marrying for love scared him because he thought she would lose her love for him.
"That won't be necessary", The said breaking the couples reverie. "I....I must apologize. To you first Darien for passing judgement without knowing all the facts. And to you my daughter. I just...Didn't want to lose you to someone else. I thought you would forget about your father", he ended in tears.
Serena let go of Darien & hugged her father. "Oh daddy, you know I'll always have a special love for you. No one can ever replace you".
The King smiled & hugged back. Peace settled in him & he was able to let her go, Knowing her would gain a good son in law.
"Um, excuse me!! I'm the one marrying Serena, not some trashy earthling!", Justinian bellowed.
Serena made a face & looked at her father. The King then smiled at her & kissed her forehead.
"Guards, please escort "Prince Whine a lot" to the transportation station immediately. He's disrupting my daughter's wedding", The King said.
Prince Justinian was scared out of his wits as he was dragged out of the church. The wedding then took place, with Darien in Justinian's place. The words were music to the couple's ears. They savored this moment.
"...you may kiss the bride", the Priest said with a smile.
Darien wasted no time. He lifted Serena's veil & bent down. Serena leaned up & her lips touched his. They treasured this kiss because it was their most important one. When they pulled apart, the church erupted into cheers, for true love had prevailed & a new alliance would be formed with Earth.
******
::Later that night::
Serena was in her & Darien's room balcony. She looked at the rose gold wedding band on her left hand. She smiled proudly. They went through a lot to be together & she was thankful to be standing here with him. Finally, now that things weren't chaotic, she had a chance to tell him her good news.
"Darien?", Serena said.
"Yes?"
"Do your remember what happened one night 2 weeks ago?", She asked.
Darien smiled broadly as he recalled the events. "Yes I do, why do you ask?".
"I'm pregnant!", Serena shouted.
He stood there in shock. A baby! Serena was having a baby! Their BABY!! He picked her up & spun her around raining kisses over her face.
"Oh, this is so wonderful! We'll make wonderful parents! Our child will have the best of both worlds!", Darien said happily.
Serena smiled & nodded. "Yes", she said. "A child of peace...".
9 months later, Princess Selena was born.
The End
Credits (Songs are in order of appearance):
Dreaming of you-Selena
Is it the beat-Selena
All I need-Aaliyah
I could fall in Love-Selena
Together Forever-Rick Astley
We need a Resolution-Aaliyah
Time is runnin' out-Jem (She's not real. She's a singing cartoon character whom she & the songs belong to whoever)
Where did the feeling go?-Selena
We can Change it-Jem
