On the track and off - Chapter 5

Written By Neo Queen Serenity Chiba

Rating - PG - Rating could go up

Genre – Romance

Editor - Only me!

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Hello People! Hope you all enjoyed the other chapters, I hope they weren't boring. Anyway, I'm up with another chapter here and hope you'll all like it. Ok just to let you know very quickly that I DO NOT own sailormoon or either the TV Hit Drama 'On the track and off'. Lets get the show on the road. By the way, as you might know all these characters are shorter and weigh less - thanks Rebel Princess.

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Serena and Darien were at the study room all in one table sitting in front of the TV replaying what happen on the day when they raced over and over. Both of them were sitting next to each other with books in front of them and pen in their fingers. "Oh this is so annoying, why do they play it that fast?" said Serena, who kept on rewinding the event again. Darien sighed and took the remote from Serena. He stopped it and placed the control beside him so Serena can't reach it. "Let's just forget that question and go to the next one," said Darien. Serena nodded and continued her questions. About 9pm they both finished their studies and Serena just finished packing her things and was about to leave but stop because Darien caught her wrist. She turned around and faced Darien. Looking at Serena, Darien came closer to Serena and was lost in her eyes. Touching her cheek he didn't notice he leaned a bit to Serena's lips. Now they were a breath away. Then Darien captured her lips to a gentle and passionate kiss. Serena was surprised, then she tried to stop but her body wouldn't respond. Then Darien finished the kiss. Serena came back to reality, she saw the raw emotion in his eyes for the first time and it felt like Darien was opening his heart to her. Serena was shaking, so she quickly got her things and went to the door and looked back over her shoulder. "Goodnight Darien" said Serena, she felt her cheeks burning knowing she was blushing and quickly left. "Goodnight Serena" whispered Darien to himself mainly.

The next day, Serena went to training for her trials that afternoon with Ami, Raye and Lita. All 4 girls started getting themselves ready all in a t - shirt and long pants with a vest and a helmet. They went to get their horses, they were all groomed, cleaned and everything. They got their saddles, whips, goggles, and gloves and took their horses out. "You're ready girls?" said Serena, while hopping on her horse. "We're sure are" said Ami, Raye and Lita. Serena smiled and trotted down to the racetrack. The girls hopped on their horse. Ami's horse was called 'Water Princess'; Raye's was called 'Firey Princess' and Lita's was 'Jupiter heir' (AN: What a coincidence). All horse were lined up and Josh was watching them also timing them. The 4 girls were ready to face the race, then the gates open. The girls took off with Raye on the lead. Serena was on the outside beside Ami and Lita. 100m left on the lap. This time Lita took over Raye over the 100m mark, then Ami. As the 50m mark went passed, Serena used her whip to increase the speed, now she was coming first. The other 3 were right behind her tail. Serena increased more speed on Serenity and reached her goal followed by Ami, Lita and Raye. Josh was proud of what they did and only Serena had a good timing. Ami was 8 seconds after, Lita was 5 seconds after Ami and Raye was 10 seconds after Lita. The girls slowed down and went over to Josh. "Well done girls, you all did well," said Josh.

"Geesh, that was fun, I can't wait until I see the others," said Raye.

"Yeah. By the way Serena, you did good as you always do," said Ami. Serena smiled. "Thanks Ames" and hugged Ami. "Well, what do you say that we go for a change and have lunch?" said Lita.

"Alright, I'll show you the way to the girls changing room" said Serena and walked away having the girls to follow them.

½ hour later, the girls took a shower and got dress and now at the cafeteria looking at the view of the racecourse. "God, it feel so good after racing. But then you'll feel dizzy for a while" said Ami.

"Yeah, tell me about it, you should've seen me, when I first rode" said Serena then took a sip of iced tea. "Well what are you going to do now?" said Lita.

"Well Mina and Luna are going to race in about 10 minutes, you wanna watch then?" said Ami.

"Sure let's go" said Raye. The girls took their drinks with them and went out to the patio and watch their friends' line up at the gates. Darien and Greg were there too and got their horses lined up. Now only 1 minute left. They were all ready and taking deep breaths. Then the gates open, Josh just came to watch near the rail of the racetrack and was timing them too. On the track, Darien was between Mina and Luna on the outside with Greg behind him. They had hit the 100m mark and Luna was increasing speed. The 50 mark and Darien knew it was time and increased his speed on Media Puzzle. Media Puzzle responded and went fast overtaking Mina and Luna. Then Greg over took the girls, leaving them behind. Then Darien reached his goal, followed by Greg, Mina and Luna in a tie. They slowed their horses and went to see Josh. Josh and then spoke a while and they headed off to get changed. "Well that was great, Darien and Greg sure did well," said Ami.

"Yeah, well I think Greg is trying to impress you dear Ami," said Lita. Ami blushed. "You could say that. Well I'm packing up my things getting ready for tomorrow to leave and see mum. Ok I'll see you later then," said Ami.

"Ok bye" said the rest of the girls and watched Ami's retreating figure. Then Mina, Luna and Darien arrived at the cafeteria, all changed into their shirt, which was grey, red and black with bone coloured shorts. "Hey guys, you did pretty well in your practice race," said Serena.

"Thanks, so what have you been doing?" said Darien.

"Oh nothing just got up here and decide to take a break. Well, I have to go and pack up my stuff before I go. See ya!" said Serena.

"Bye" said the girls.

"You know Darien, if you want her, you have to take it slow for her, all of us girls know that she went out with Seiya and just broke up, which meant..." said Luna.

"She has a fragile heart that can be broken very easily. I know Luna. I have seen how it hurts her a lot," said Darien.

"Well that's good then. You know Darien, I'm like a second mother to her so please don't hurt her again, like she is already" said Luna. Darien nodded. "Well, I have to go now and pack my things too. I see you later" said Darien and walked off.

Saturday arrived and Serena and Darien got their carry on bag and were waiting for their parents to pick them up. All of their friends were gone and it was only them waiting at the campus. Then a sliver Mercedes Benz and a black Audi came, both a convertible. It was their drivers that came without their parents. 'Whew, thank god they're not here' thought Serena and Darien. Their drivers got out of their seat and open the boot. Serena went over to the sliver one and Darien went over to the black one. Both of them placed their carry on bags in the boot and the drivers gave them the keys to drive. They both took the keys and bid each other a goodbye. Went over to the driver's seat while the driver went over the passenger seat. Turned on the car and off they went.

Serena arrived home and went to her room for a nap. Then after a 3-hour sleep it was already 4.30, so Serena went to get her dress, towel, and soap and bath scents and went for a bath. After 1 hour bath, she got dressed into her gown, which was sliver white with gold rings around her chest to the middle of her back then followed by a row of sliver beads under her chest, then it flew out underneath her chest. She did her bow up at the back and only the half of her back showed bare with little bit cleavage too. She took off the towel off her hair and brushed off all the knots and did them in the usual style, curl the ends of her hair up and did a minimal of make up. She got her sliver and white purse, and put her wallet and mobile phone. Then got her glass slippers on and she was ready. Everyone else was ready and they had the car waiting downstairs. Serena went out of her room and everyone took one look at her and was stunned. "Sere honey, it looks beautiful on you!" said Irene with tears coming down. "Mum, please don't cry, it isn't me getting married or something, its just a dinner and it is a formal dinner, so come one we're going to be late" said Serena.

"I know dear, come one, let's go," said Irene. Then they went out of the apartment and went to the awaiting car.

For Darien he went to sleep for 4 hours and only had 1 hour to get ready. He took his tux, which was black and white, towel and went for a shower. 10 minutes later he was dressed, got his hair gel back and now he couldn't get his bow tie fix. (AN: it's the tuxedo mask outfit but no cape) "Mom!" said Darien.

"What is it dear?" said Candice, his mum.

"I can't fix this bow tie, arghh!!!!" said Darien frustrated.

"Come here sweety" said Candice and fix up his bow tie and smoothed his coat. "My, my honey, you look like a prince waiting for his princess" said Candice with gleam.

"Mom, please, it just a formal dinner and its not like I'm getting married" said Darien.

"I know dear," said Candice.

"Candice! Darien! Will you 2 hurry up! We're going to be late!" said William. "Coming William" said Candice. Darien nodded and follows his mum. Candice met William downstairs and kissed him. And the whole family went to the awaiting car.

Serena's family arrived at the Meteor Garden Chinese Restaurant at 6.30 and went inside to be met by a waiter and took them to a private room where Josh and Scott were there already. "Josh, Scott, how nice to see you again" said Serena and smiled. "Good evening ladies, you all look beautiful tonight," said Scott. Serena blushed. (AN: how many times has she blushed) "Thank you Scott, both of you guys look handsome tonight as well," said Elane.

"Well, why don't we take a seat then" gestured Josh. Everyone nodded and took a seat. Then Darien and his family arrived at the restaurant. "Sorry guys for been late" said Darien. Everyone got up and smiled. Serena was stunned by the looks of Darien. The way he looks was absolutely HOT also like a prince. Darien looks at Serena and he was stunned as. 'She looks so beautiful like a princess' thought Darien. 'He looks way, way, beautiful' thought Serena.

"Well, it doesn't really matter Darien. Please have a seat," said Scott. Then everyone went back to his or her places with Darien next to Serena. They had a very good dinner. All of them were chatting away and had a few toasts to congratulate Serena and Darien. Then the night ended by bidding good-byes.

The next few days, all around the campus, rumours started that Seiya and Connie have broken up and now wants Serena back...

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Ok, sorry if it is so short, but I have been really, really busy in my holiday. Anyway I don't own sailormoon or this TV drama. Ok g2g.

21st January 2003 (but revised on 03 May 2004)

Neo Queen Serenity Chiba

serenity4darien@hotmail.com