Adventure 5: A Visit Home


Surprisingly I slept real well. When I got up I made sure I had everything and left the house. I met Darien at his place where some of the girls were waiting including Lita.

"Lita, I thought you were still sleeping."

"Nope. I knew that you would leave on your own so I came over to say bye."

"You have the communicator?", asked Amy.

"Yes."

"Have the transformation wand?"

"Yes Raye."

"We should get going.", said Darien.

"I agree. It'll be different without you guys but I'll try to bring back something."

"Maria, Darien when you come back you use Rini's time key. Please be careful you two. You two have such an important destiny."

"Don't worry about us Luna. What do we say to teleport, Rini?"

"Take us back to my home. Guardian of Time help guide us through the passage of space. Take us back to my home."

"All three sentences?"

"Yes. Then when you guys are ready to come home call us on the communicator and I'll give you the instructions. Good luck."

"Thanks Rini. Take us back to my home. Guardian of Time help guide us through the passage of space. Take us back to my world."

"Luna do you think they'll be alright?", asked Serena.

"Sure they will."


When we were done teleporting we found ourselves in front of my house.

"It worked."

"What time is it?"

"Let's go up stairs and check."

I then headed into my building and went by the elevator to go up. As I unlocked the door I checked to see if anyone was home before I let Darien in.

"Hey anyone here? It's me Maria. Guess not. Darien you can come in. To my luck no one's home. The time is about 1 in the afternoon."

"Alright. This place is a little weird but then again I haven't been to the US before."

"Would you like to meet some of my friends?"

"Actually I would just like to check things out around here first. Like to show me around a bit?"

"Sure but I don't have car."

"That's alright walking is fine."

"Tomorrow we'll have to head to school early so we can make sure everything is set up for the next few days. I'm sure my friend Silver's mom wouldn't mind or maybe even a lady I know could drive us. My mom and sister will be home in another hour."

"How will you explain where you've been?"

"That's easy I'll tell my mom that I slept over at Ginger's house and since she had to go to church and I needed to be dropped off. Since my mom will be soon we can't go for that walk, sorry."

"That's alright. Are you sure that your mom won't mind?"

"Positive. When she finds out the situation she won't mind if you stay one night."

A few minutes later I heard the door open.

"Hey have fun at Ginger's?", asked Susie.

"Yeah. Mom, this is a Japanese exchange student and he needs a place to stay for the night. You wouldn't mind if he stayed here one night?"

"No but Susie will have to sleep in the room and he will sleep out in the front room tonight. Where is he?"

"Right here."

"Hello I am pleased to you."

"What grade are you in?"

"Junior in high school."

"How long will you be here?"

"About 3 or 4 days."

"Mom not to interrupt anything but I have a church trip then a class trip so I will not be home a lot during the next few weeks."

"Alright he can stay but try to find him another place to stay. By the way what's your name?", asked my mom turning to Darien.

"Darien Shields. Thank you again for allowing me to stay here with you."

"Mom, do you think that he can borrow the car so I can show him around?"

"Alright. The only thing is you have to drive to the train and pick me up then you two can use the car."

"Thanks. I going to show him around a bit we'll be home by seven. Come on Darien."

"You were right she is going to let stay with you for the time we're back."

"There's something I want to ask you. There's a dance on Thursday night at the high school and I was wondering if you would like to go with me. I understand if you say no but tell me tomorrow what your final answer is."

He was a little surprised that I asked him that. So the two of us went driving around Des Plaines, Mt. Prospect, and Elk Grove for a few hours. I decided to check to see if the communicator would work.

"Hey Amy you there?"

"Yeah. So I take the communicator works fine then."

"It does. There's no sign that any of the monsters followed us yet."

"They may wait a few days. Does your sister know about anything that has happened?"

"No, she wouldn't understand. As far as my mom and sister are concerned Darien is only a Japanese exchange student here for a few days."

"What about you being gone?"

"I explained that I have a class trip and a church trip and I won't be home much if at all."

"Well, I have homework to do. Talk to you later."

"Bye, Amy.

"Bye, Maria."

"You ready for school tomorrow?"

"Well it may have seemed like weeks in your world but tomorrow will be like I never left. I have to introduce you to my friend Meghan tomorrow. She has always wanted to meet you."

"What year is she?"

"Junior. You may end up going with her in her classes since she understands everything just like I do. She's really nice and I think you'll get along fine with each other."

When we got back home it was almost nine but we had contacted Amy and went to the park to make sure none of the Quartet had followed us. I didn't think there was much to show Darien but there was.

"I thought you said you would be home by seven not nine.", yelled my mom as we walked in the door.

"We lost track of time."

"It was my fault. I wanted to see everything tonight I'm really sorry to have worried you.", said Darien stepping forward.

"Darien you don't have to stick up for me."

"But it's not your fault though Maria. I was the one who wanted to see the area not you."

"But making excuse for me isn't fair."

"Maybe we should head to bed. I'm sure Darien has had a big day and would like to get some rest."

So all of us headed to bed. When my mom was asleep I went to talk to Darien but when I got into the front room I saw he was asleep.

Ah well, I have all day tomorrow to see him, I thought to myself. When I woke up I felt well rested and ready to head back to school to see my friends again.

"Hey, Darien you up? We have to get going soon."

"Alright. How long of a drive is it to the high school from here?"

"About 15-20 minutes but I know a shortcut to the school without all the traffic."

So the two of us headed out the door to E.G. The drive was pretty good even though we had to park in the neighborhood because the car didn't have a parking sticker. We had to go to the main office and explain that Darien would be here on an educational trip for a few days.

"Alright. You'll show him around then. He'll be in your advisory.", said the lady at the counter in the office.

"Could he go with a friend of mind who is also a junior. He might feel more comfortable being in junior level classes rather than sophomore.", I explained.

"Who is the junior?"

"Meghan Hitomi."

"Alright you will show him to her first hour class and he'll follow her around."

"Thank you. You see the office has no trouble with you staying here for a few days.", I said to Darien leaving the office.

"Who is this girl?"

"Who Meghan? She's a junior I met last year as a freshman. She's really nice and she'd always wanted to meet you. I have to go to my locker to get my books then we can go to advisory. Advisory is a like home room in Japan."

After I went to my locker we headed to my advisory. When I got in there Patrick was already there and my friends started to come in. It was the beginning of the week so all of us where pretty worn out from the weekends events. I sat down in the desk next to the wall just like I always do and Darien sat in the desk next to the one I was in. A few minutes later Ginger and Silver walked in.

"Hey Ri how ya doin'?"

"Good."

"Maria who is that next to you?", whispered Ginger.

"You wouldn't believe me if I told where he's from. All I'll tell you is that he is from Japan and will be staying with my family and I for a few days. Ginger could I come over to show you something?"

"Yeah but you have to leave by 5:30."

"Alright. You wouldn't mind if he came over would you?"

"No. I have to get going to advisory. See ya after school."

"Bye."

"I'll drop off Heat so when you get home I might be over."

"Okay. Better get going. The minute bell just rang."

"See ya."

"Bye Silver."

"Maria, what are you going to show your friend?"

"Everything."

"That's not a good idea. She would never understand."

"When she ask where you're from that will be the only way to explain it."

"If you're sure."

"Hey Meatball head who's your friend?"

"Don't call me that! He's from Japan and that's all I'm telling you."

"Why does he call you that? Your hair isn't even up like Serena's."

"It's a long story. He likes to tease me just because he's an upperclassman."

"What's his name?"

"Patrick. He's on varsity football but he's also a junior."

"He is. Patrick right?"

"Yeah."

"My name is Darien and I am pleased to meet you."

"How long will you be here?"

"Through Friday."

"Hope to see ya around.", said Patrick and turned to his friends.

"You shouldn't have used your real name."

"Why?"

"He hates anything that deals with Sailor Moon. I never showed you my room but I'll show you tonight."

"Quiet down during announcements.", said my advisor( like he does every day!).

I had to finish some homework for my classes that I hadn't got to finish over the weekend. When I had to go back to Tokyo I had to do the homework that Ms. H assigned. When the bell rang to go to first hour I waited for Darien to get his books together.

"Could I see your schedule?"

"Here it is."

"You have Japanese two with Meghan. Sorry about that."

"Why?"

"Because you already know the language and you have to sit in the class for the next week."

"It's alright. Come English class it'll be like learning a different language so don't worry about it. When would I see you next?"

"Not until after fifth hour. My class is right here. I'll see you later."

So first hour went on as normal as it always did on Monday mornings. Right after first hour I waited around for Darien.

"Hey Darien."

"Hey."

"Hi Meghan I didn't see you. So I took you met Darien."

"I did."

"Is he like you imaged he would be?"

"Yeah."

"Darien, what do you think of Meghan?"

"She's nice."

"I have to get down stairs to my next class. See you two later."

"Wait."

"Yeah."

"You dropped this a few days ago.", he said handing me a drawing.

"I looked for this."

"I think it's very good. Keep it up."

"See you later."

As I headed down to second hour nothing had changed. The day went on as normal. I didn't pay much attention in my classes cause I kept thinking about how Darien was doing. Came fifth hour I didn't pay any attention to the teacher (Mr. Douglas). He passed out a paper for all of us to do. When Christy passed it back I didn't grab it.

"Hey what's with you today? You're so out of it. Come on we have to go do this lab."

"Alright. I'll go get the supplies and read over everything."

I went and got the supplies for the lab and went back to set it up.

"Are you tired?"

"No why?"

"You're spacing out a lot."

"My mind is just on other things today."

So the two of us continued the lab and finished it. When the class was done we all started to talk about how our weekend was. Right before the bell rang we headed to the door and waited rather impatiently for the bell to ring. Then when the bell rang we all rushed out of the door. I waited by the lockers for Meghan just I do everyday. When I caught sight of her she was walking with Darien.

"Hey."

"Hey. Hi, Darien. How's your day been so far?"

"Pretty good."

"What do you have seventh hour Darien?"

"I have a free hour and gym after that."

"Good. Could you head over to room 237? That way if you need help in history you can ask the teachers in there."

"Alright. Where do you head next?"

"Lunch. I have to go. See you after sixth."

I headed down the stairs to get my books for Spanish. As I went to lunch I couldn't help but smile. Sure things didn't change all that much when Darien came but it was nice to have him around. As the end of sixth approached I waited at the bottom of the stairs for the bell to ring. When the bell rang I went up the stairs and waited by the room until Meghan got all of her books together.

"Meghan where's Darien?"

"He went over to 237 already. So how was your weekend? Besides Darien coming to stay."

"My weekend has been a lot longer than you think."

"How do you mean?"

"Well, I ran into Luna on Friday afternoon and got transported to the Sailor Moon universe. I spent a few weeks there and decided to come back for a visit. I probably won't be here Thursday or Friday because we would have to go back Tokyo. If I get a chance to show you something during eight tomorrow. I'll prove that I'm telling the truth."

"Alright. I have to get going. See you tomorrow."

"Bye Meghan."

As I was walking to Spanish I ran into Darien.

"Sorry about not waiting around but I decided to head down to the computer lab and I wanted to tell you."

"Okay. So how is Elk Grove?"

"Good but I like the schools in Japan better."

"I do, too. I got to get going to class before I'm late. See you after school."

"Wait one more thing. Where is your eight hour class?"

"Room 174. Right by the girl's locker room."

"I'll meet you by there."

"Okay. Bye."

I hated to sit through Spanish class . I almost forgot all the Spanish because people don't need Spanish in Japan. I knew more Japanese than Spanish when I came back. It started to come back as the class moved on. I couldn't wait for Spanish to be over. When the bell I got ready to leave when Srta. Kaplan said she wanted a word with me.

"I noticed today that you were struggling to find words during class. Is there anything wrong?"

"No. My family has a Japanese exchange student living with us and I speak constant Japanese rather than Spanish. I'll study extra hard to make sure I keep my grades up."

"Okay. Remember I'm in the resource room before and after school if you need help."

"I know. Bye."

Since I stayed after for Spanish I was going to be late for health. Mr. Phillips doesn't mark tardies but will still yell for being late. I did most of my homework in health because he doesn't pay attention to me all that much in class. Three minutes before the bell he let us out. When I came out of the door Darien was waiting.

"Let's go find Ginger and give her a ride home. I have to show her."

"I still think this isn't a good idea."

"Why not? She of all people would understand."

"Alright. If you want to."

So we headed over by the doors to the buses and waited for Ginger.

"Hey Ginger!"

"Maria, so when will you be over?"

"We'll give you a ride home. I want to show before your sister comes home."

"Okay. You never told me his name. What is it?"

"Go ahead introduce yourself. Ginger promise you'll keep an open mind about everything I show you, alright?"

"Sure."

"My name is Darien Shields."

"Yeah right. Good joke Maria."

"He's not kidding Ginger. Continue Darien."

"I came back with Maria for a few days as protection. Both of us will be heading back to Tokyo either Thursday or Friday."

On the way home, the car was silent. When we got to Ginger's house she opened the door for us.

"Could we go down to the basement just in case Tanya comes home?"

"Okay. You can show anything you want now. No one will come down here."

"What does this watch look like?"

"Their communicators."

"And this wand."

"Crystal transformation wand."

"Okay. PHEBOS CRYSTAL POWER! Go ahead Darien."

He transformed and Ginger had such a shocked look on her face.

"I don't believe it.", she said in shock.

"Well it is. The communicator works but Amy doesn't want me using unless it's necessary. I told you wouldn't believe it unless I showed it to you."

"You were right. She does understand."

"So Serena and all of them are real?"

"Yes. I only have this power for as long as the scouts need me. After all the battles are done I will no longer have the power to become a Sailor Scout. The reason why I might be here at the end of the week is because I would have to go back to Tokyo to continue fighting."

"So you are a true Scout?"

"Yes. I didn't show you my staff. I command the staff of my power to some forth. Pretty cool huh?"

"Really cool."

"Maria we have to get going."

"Alright. Ginger promise me that you won't tell anyone. It is so important that you not tell anyone what you saw. Promise me."

"I won't tell a soul."

"Thanks."

"Better undo the transformation before you head up stairs."

"Right.", I answered placing my hand over the broach to undo the transformation.

"See you tomorrow at school."

"You, too."

As we left her house I felt somewhat relieved to have showed my transformation. When we got home I knew I had to do my homework. I really didn't want to do my homework but I knew I had to. While I was doing my homework I thought about how no unexplained attacks had happened. How could our plan gone so well without any flaws? I had a feeling that the Quartet was planning something big on a vulnerable world and since they knew I was on my own. As I was doing my math the communicator went off.

"How did school go?"

"It went find Lita. I can't talk much because I still have math homework to do."

"How did Darien like it?"

"He didn't mind it Btu likes the schools in Tokyo better. I'll talk to you later."

"Okay. Bye."

Darien must have heard the communicator because he opened the door right after Lita was done.

"Darien, anything wrong?"

"Did the communicator go off?"

"It did."

"Do they need help?"

"No. It was Lita just checking up on me that's all. You seem so uptight relax."

"I can't. I know the Quartet is planning something and your school is the target."

"We won't know until it happens so until then relax! Besides don't you have homework to do?"

"I finished it. What about you?"

"I still have this math homework to do and I don't want to do it."

"I'll help you if you like."

"Would you?"

"Sure. It can't be as hard as my stuff in college."

"You're right. Did you really want to come with me or did you go because I asked you to?"

"I really wanted to come. I think it's good to experience different schools."

So we went on with my homework and finished it pretty fast. I decided to watch TV and Darien decided to finish his English homework he had. When eight a clock rolled around I decided to call some of my friends. After I got off the phone, which was about nine, I wondered where Darien had gone. I checked in my room, and my sister's room but he wasn't there.

"Hey, Suz do you know where Darien went?"

"Yeah he's out on the balcony."

"Hey. I didn't know where you went. Nice view isn't it?"

"Sure is. The moon looks so beautiful from here doesn't it?"

"It sure does."

"This reminds me of when I used to look up at the moon and wonder about the princess. It's amazing how many memories it brings back."

"I wish I could remember more about my life as a princess. Don't you think we spent time together like this?"

"What?"

"Nothing."

"No say it. I didn't hear you."

"Do you think that we ever dated each other and looked up at the moon like this?"

"I'm sure we did. Anything is possible."

"It's a shame we can't remember what happened before Queen Beryl came."

"We probably thought it was unimportant and didn't pay much attention to it."

"The reason I wish I could remember is I have never gone out on a date before and never had a guy stay over at our house close to my age. I wish I knew what it is like to be out on a date with someone you truly care about. Do you have any problems going with me to the dance on Thursday night?"

"No. Just for you I'll treat like a date."

"Thanks. See you in the morning."

"Night."


Everyone went to bed for the night. Tuesday went on as normal. As I headed to the health room to get my card I ran into my friend Melissa.

"Maria, volleyball okay?"

"Right. See you in the field house."

After I picked up my card in the health room and headed to the locker room. I hurried and got changed for gym and ran into the field house. When I got in line for volleyball I saw Darien talking to my cousin, Robert.

"Darien, over here!", I yelled out.

"Hey. I was just talking to your cousin. He's a nice guy."

"Want to play volleyball with me?"

"Ok. I didn't know what I was going to do."

So we had to stretch out and then we were allowed to start our games. While we were playing I heard my wrist snap after hitting the ball.

"Ouch!"

"You okay?"

"Yeah but I heard my wrist snap after hitting the ball."

"We should take you to the nurse."

"I'll with you."

"No Darien it's alright Meghan can go with."

"Are you sure?"

"Positive. Come on Meghan."

"We have to get ice on that right away."

"I want to show you something."

"What is it?"

"This.", I said taking my transformation wand out.

"Nice. Did you make it?"

"No. PHEBOS CRYSTAL POWER!"

"Oh my gosh. You transformed into a scout."

"Hmm hmm but my wrist is still bad. Give me a sec to undo the transformation. Ok let's go to the nurse."

We headed to the nurse's office. My wrist just needed to be placed on ice for the rest of the hour. With a bag of ice on my wrist I headed back to gym with Meghan. When we got into the field house Darien saw me with the ice.

"Is your wrist alright?"

"Just a little sore."

"I want to take a look at it after class to make sure it's not sprained."

I watched everyone play for the rest of the hour. When the bell rang I headed over to the locker room to get ready to head home. When I came out of the locker room Darien was waiting.

"How did you get here so fast?"

"One of the first ones in the locker room. Let me take a look at this wrist."

"Just be careful."

"Can you turn your wrist?"

As I started I got a shooting pain in the wrist.

"Judging by your face you can't. Keep the ice on it for tonight. Before we leave for school tomorrow morning I want to look at it again, alright?"

"Yeah. I have to stay after to practice a song with some friends."

"Would the teacher mind if I watch?"

"I don't think so. The choir room is just down here."


"Attention students! I will have volunteers to sing the lead and the rest sing backup. The song is called 'The Extra Mile'. So who will be the first volunteer?", asked Mr. Swason.

A girl went who had been in the choir since freshman year and she sung it really well. So girl after girl tried to sing the lead part without luck of begin the one to sing it in the concert coming up. I decided what the heck?, no one is penalized for trying.

"I'll try it Mr. Swason."

"Alright. Everyone ready. Let's see if you can get the lead part."

As I sang the song, I saw Darien watching we sing. I didn't pay attention to anyone else but him. After I sang the song. I went back into the group.

"I will post my choice tomorrow on the door. You can all go home now."

"You sang beautifully in there."

"You're just saying that."

"No. I really think you deserve the part. When would you sing the song?"

"At the dance on Thursday night."

"Why have a dance on a Thursday when you have school the next day?"

"We have Friday off. That's why we could go back to Tokyo on Friday."

"Makes sense."

"I hope I get the lead. I have never gotten the lead part for anything in my life."

"Well, I have to go over to a friend's house to help with a project."

"Alright. Then we won't expect you until late."

Darien took the car over to his friend's house and I took the bus home. On the way home I thought about the song. The meaning of the song brought tears to my face. I also thought about how many people would be watching me at the dance. When I got to the stop I got off and headed home. I had taken the bus home by myself lots of times but I didn't have a good feeling about walking by myself today. I thought about what Darien had said and I knew he had to be right. If the Quartet was going to attack they would at the dance. I hoped that they wouldn't though, the dance was a chance for everyone to relax from the school week. I knew that no one in this world had the thing the Quartet wanted so I didn't see what they would want except to get rid of me for good. There were so many possibilities on why the Quartet would wait until the dance to attack. When I got upstairs I went straight to my room. I had to do my homework plus get ready for practice the next day so I knew I had to get started. At about six I heard the door open, so I went to check who it was.

"Oh, it's you mom."

"Yeah. Who were you expecting?"

"Darien."

"He's not home yet."

"No. He to a friends house after school and he has come yet."

"He'll be home soon don't worry about him."

I know that my mom was trying to make me relax but it didn't work. I kept thinking about the worse possible serino. As I did my homework I thought that maybe Darien and I should go back to Tokyo Thursday night rather than Friday. I knew that the Quartet was planning something because there was an uneasiness at school. I kept picking up bad vibes from this one classroom where another student had just transferred in from Tokyo herself. I thought about it for awhile and how her hair was totally different from everyone else's style. The more I thought about it the more I thought she was from the Amazon Quartet. When I finished my homework it was almost time for bed. The whole night I listened for the door but no one ever came in.

When I got up I checked in the front room but he wasn't there. I had to leave for school and I had to take the bus for the first time that week. I wondered where Darien had gone all night. On the way to school I thought about what had happened in the past few days. When I got off the bus I looked for the car but couldn't find it. When I got into advisory Darien was already there.

"Hey, where did you go last night? You didn't come home.", I said to him.

"Sorry to have worried you but my friend insistent that I stay the night so I did."

"You should have called. Will you be staying with him for the rest of the week?"

"Sure if you don't mind. I'll have to stay at your house after the dance on Thursday night so we can go back to Tokyo."

"I didn't say you couldn't stay with him but it would have been nice if you had called so I don't wonder about what could have happened to you."

"Alright. On the way to third do you want to take a look at the singing results?"

"Okay."

"I see you after second then."

I don't know how he did it but he made the situation better even though I had been mad at him. When the bell rang to go to first hour I got up and left. For World History we got to go down to the computer lab to fill out a worksheet. I had to teach the preschoolers second hour. After second Darien was waiting for me.

"How's your day been?"

"Pretty good. I have to get to 3rd so let's hurry and check the results."

"Alright. Why are you in such a rush today? You seem so uptight about everything."

"I just have a bad feeling about being at school ever since that other girl from Japan came for a visit. I think she's from the Amazon Quartet."

"That's a possibility."

When we got to the choir room we looked at the results and it turned out I got the part.

"I told you that you sang better than every girl who tried out."

"Yeah. I have to get to third hour so I'll see you later."

"Okay. Oh and congratulations.", said Darien giving me a kiss on the cheek.

The rest of the day went on as planned as it always did. After health I went out to the bus. As I headed out there I saw Darien waiting.

"Who are you waiting for?", I asked him.

"You. I thought you would like a ride home."

"Don't you have to get over to your friend's house?"

"I can go over there later. I think I should spend more time by you because the Quartet could attack you at any time."

"I can't help but think that you would like to go out with me. Is that you mean?"

He didn't answer. I knew that he was surprised at what I had just asked him.

"So what if I want to go out with you?"

"What about Serena?"

"Well, if we treat the dance as a date there's no reason for her to get mad."

"why not?"

"It's scout business."

"Yeah right. I know as well as Serena does so you can't hide your feelings from me."

"Do you want me to listen to you practice your song at home? I can play the music if you'd like me to."

"Alright. How did school go? How much homework did you get?"

"It went pretty well but I'm a little disappointed that we have to leave for Tokyo so soon. I didn't get any homework, I managed to finish it during my open."

"Lucky you. I still have to do my homework and practice."

"Well I'll see if I can help you. Oh this is easy."

The math homework was a breeze and so was the Physical Science homework (with Darien's help ^_^). I went to set up the keyboard so he could play the song. He started to play the melody of the song to my surprisement.

"I didn't know you could play."

"I can but normally I'm to busy to play for anyone."

"Does Serena know you can play?"

"I don't know if she does or not. Well you know I do."

"Yeah. I've heard this song before but I don't know where."

"Who cares? Just as long as you sing like you did at the tryout."

"Alright."

"Start after I'm done playing the song through once."

"Okay."

He played it once through with only a few mistakes.

"When I start you start alright?"

"Yeah."

As he started through again I started to sing. As I sang the song I didn't think about anyone or anything else but the music. When he was done playing the song I went to get a drink of water.

"That was beautiful. Why don't you sing more?"

"I may sing good now because I'm with you but at the dance I might not be able to sing as well as I do now. I've never been able to sing in front of people because I'm afraid they'll say I stick at singing. I can't dance in front of people to well either I'm just so worried about criticism from other people."

"You shouldn't worry about what other people think. If you're doing something you love then go on ahead and do it."

"Thanks."

"Tomorrow at the dance find me and just concentrate on me while your singing because you know that I love to hear your voice. I have to get going but I'll see you tomorrow at school."

"Darien....."

"Yeah."

"What time will you pick me up?"

"About 7:00 if that's alright with you?"

"It is. Bye."

"Bye."

After he left I decided to look over the music one more time by myself before the dance. I kept singing the song for the rest of the night and my sister had had it.

"Will you shut up? I'm sick of hearing this song over and over again."

"Well where can I practice this song and not bother you?"

"No where. Just shut up!"

"You've always been a little brat and I think you should just leave my room right now. If I don't practice I won't be able to sing it at the dance tomorrow night."

"So what do I care? You should have found a better place to practice."

"You don't care that I get to sing at the dance tomorrow night and that I've put my heart and soul into this. I'll practice at school tomorrow then away from you!"

After I kicked her out of my room I just sat up against the door to make sure she couldn't come in. I wished that my younger sister could understand how much this song meant to me. I know she is 2 years younger but she can't understand what I go through at school or my home life. After an hour or so I decided that I had to get going to bed so I would be refreshed for school and the dance.


The next morning I got up and went into the front room to watch the news. As I left the house the phone rang.

"Hello."

"Yeah Maria it's Darien."

"Yeah what do you need? I have to leave to catch the bus otherwise I'll be late."

"Well I'm about 5 minutes from your house if you would like a ride."

"Sure. I'll be waiting down stairs for you."

As soon as I got down to the lobby I saw a car waiting outside. I then hurried outside so we could get to school early. The car was silent most of the way to school but I knew something was going to go down at the school sometime today. I think both of knew that today was the day the Quartet was going to launch the attack but we didn't know when.

"Darien."

"Yeah."

"I want you to keep an eye on that transfer student today okay?"

"Sure but why?"

"I know who she is."

"What?!"

"I think her real name is JunJun(original Japanese name given)."

"How do you know it's her?"

"She has green hair in that really weird style. I passed her the hall a few days ago and she gave me such a cold look like she knew that I was a Sailor Scout."

"Well, let's not think about that now. We should be thinking about the dance tonight."

"You just want me to cheer up don't you?"

"Yes. I don't like you when you're down in the dumps. When she attacks we'll worry about it then."

"Alright. Maybe you should go a little faster otherwise we'll be late."

"Why? What time is it?"

"About 7:55."

When we got to school the two of us five minutes to get our things together and get to advisory. Luckily we made it right before the bell. After first hour when I was walking to my next class I passed the girl who transferred in from Japan.

"Hi.", I said as I passed her.

"Why would you say hi to a complete stranger?"

"Just to be nice that's all. Don't get bent out of shape."

"Well, will you be going to the dance tonight?"

"Of course."

"Well, do you have a date?"

"I do. Every girl will have her best dress on tonight."

"It doesn't matter because my dress will be the best."

"What makes you so sure?"

"It just is. Well, there are my friends see you at the dance.", she said heading towards a group of people.

"Hey, did she say anything to you?", asked Darien coming from his class.

"She did. The whole time she was talking to me I got bad vibes. She bragged abbot how her dress will be the best at the dance tonight. I have to get going to class see you later. One more thing be careful around her."

"I will."

As the day went on I ran into that girl a lot and every time she gave me a real cold look. It was like she knew I knew that she was from the Amazon Quartet. When eight hour approached I was called out to help decorate the gym for the dance. When I set my books down I saw that girl again.

"Well, well fancy meeting you here. I thought you had class eight."

"I do but I got to help decorate the gym for the dance to oversee the technical crew set up."

"Hey, Maria. Who's this?", asked Darien coming over.

"The transfer student from Japan who is a senior here. She got to study English for a week.", I answered.

"It's nice to meet you."

"Same here. Are you two going out or something?"

"No. I forgot to ask your name before. May I ask what it is?"

"Sure it's Jennifer but my friends call me Jen."

"Jen could you come over here and help?"

"Sure. See you two at the dance.", she said leaving the gym.

"Darien we've set everything we were told to let's go. I want to contact Amy and the other's but I can't here."

"Alright."

When we got outside we went to the car and drove to the park. After I made sure no one was around I contacted Luna.

"Hey Luna you there?"

"Yes what is it?"

"There is no doubt that the new transfer student is from the Quartet. Her name is almost the same. Have the scouts on standby because we may need there help at the dance. Someone's coming talk to you later. Darien who's there?"

"Jen."

"What are you doing here? I thought you had to finish setting up."

"I finished early. I have to go home and get ready for the dance see you later.", she said heading home.

"You're right.", said Darien.

"Right about what?"

"The bad vibes from her. I should get you home so you can get ready. Then after I drop you off I can get ready. I'll pick you up at seven."

"Alright."

As we walked to the car we were silent but I thought about how I would look when Darien picked me up. When we got into the car I thought about the scouts and what they must have thought about Luna telling them to be on standby. I wanted to have fun at the dance rather than worry about when JunJun was going to attack. When we got to my house I opened the door and got out.

"Maria, don't worry about about the battle tonight. Everything will turn out alright you'll see."

"How did you know I was worried about that?"

"You're a little pale and your face shows nothing but worry. See you at seven."

"Right."

I got my keys out and headed up the stairs to get ready. When I got up stairs I changed into my dress from Homecoming. I decided to wear my hair down for the night. I sat in front of my mirror brushing my hair out as I thought about all of the battles I had been in and thought about how tonight's fight might be my last. As 6:30 approached I made sure I had my communicator and transformation wand with me. About 20 minutes later I heard the bell ring. My sister went and got the door it was Darien.

"Hey, is your sister ready to go?"

"Yeah. Come in for a minute while I get her. Maria, Darien's here."

"Thank you. Darien sorry I didn't meet you at the door but I had to make sure I had the wand."

"You look wonderful. Shall we get going?"

"Sure. See you later mom."

We went to the elevator to head down stairs.

"Are you nervous about going to the dance?"

"Yes. It's just that I don't know what she has planned and it's that mystery that worries me."

"Such a pretty girl like you worried over such big thing on a perfect night."

"Thanks. Should I contact the girls to let them know?"

"No because they're still sleeping and when they get up they'll have to go to school."

"That's true. Well then I concentrate on the dance and the song I have to sing tonight."

When we got outside the car was waiting. As we drove to the school I tried no to think about what JunJun had planned for tonight. We got to the dance 15 minutes early ('cause we had trouble finding parking!) just in time before the crowd got to big. As we waited to go into the dance I found JunJun.

"Hi. Your dress is nice but not nearly as pretty as mine."

"Doesn't matter what you look like. Just as long as you have fun with your friends and your date it doesn't matter what you're wearing."

"That comes from somebody who had a nice dress. I have to make sure everything is set up right see you later."

"I don't like her attitude. She has always been so cold towards me ever since I met her. Why did she have to make those nasty comments about my dress when her hair and dress are weird."

"Let's not think about that now. Let's have a good time and sing the best you can."

"I will. Now I'm nervous about singing in front of everybody.", I said laughing.

They started to let people into the dance and told everyone about the special music in about 20 minutes. After we went into the gym everything looked normal for a dance. I went off into the field house to get ready to sing for everyone. Right before we went in I noticed that Jen was in the choir. When we went into gym the group of students that had assembled was huge. Mr. Swason introduced everyone singing in the choir and what song we were going to sing. When the music started I got really nervous but as I looked out at the crowd I found Darien and he was smiling waiting to hear me sing the song. I sang the song with all my might and after I was done I got a big applause from everyone. After the song everything went on as normal which I thought was weird.

"You did a wonderful. I told you not to be nervous."

"You were right. I thought Jen would have done something during the song but she didn't. Could this mean that she came here to prepare for a future battle?"

"No. She may just want everything to seem like it's going normal then attack."

"If the Quartet is looking for a golden mirror why would they come here to my world?"

"Don't know but we need to stay on the lookout."

"Right."

About an hour later the lights went out. I knew it had to be JunJun. When the lights did come back on she was on the stage in her battle costume.

"Hi, everyone. Have you had fun so far? Well, the party is just getting started! Come on gremilst step forward."

"Darien just like we thought. We have to get everyone out of here so we can battle."

"Right."

"Everyone get out of the gym and you'll be safe."

"Not so fast.", said the monster spreading a sleeping dust over everyone.

Darien went off to transform for battle leaving me to get everyone out. I too fell victim of the sleep dust but I hurried and woke up to find myself on the balcony.

"Where am I?"

"You're on the balcony."

"Tuxedo Mask?"

"Hurry and transform."

"Right. PHEBOS CRYSTAL POWER! Hold it right there."

"Who's there?"

"We put a lot of time into this dance and you wrecked it. I won't allow you to hurt these students. On behalf of Phebos I shall punish you."

"Even in this world you scouts always spoil our plans. Go gremilst get rid of her!"

Right before the monster hit me I jumped out of the way.

"Phebos staff come forth. PHEBOS FIRE ATTACK!"

"How could you get rid of the monster so fast?"

"I'm a lot stronger than you think."

"Fine you and me battle one on one."

"Alright but you have to fight fair."

I don't know why I said that because I knew she wouldn't. If she did try to pull anything Tuxedo Mask was waiting up in the balcony. We started to fight but I didn't factor in how powerful she was on her own. The first blast she threw at me it knocked to the ground.

"Come on. Make this fight interesting for me. The heck with this fair fighting CereCere come on and help me get rid of this Sailor Brat."

"Couldn't handle the job on your own?", said CereCere.

"No I just want to make sure that she dies in total pain."

"Good idea."

"Tuxedo Mask I need your help before they attack everyone."

As soon as I finished saying that a rose came down.

"Who is that?"

"A dance is a time to enjoy yourself. These students stayed after school for nearly a week to make sure this dance went nicely and you destroyed it. I won't let you hurt anyone."

"Tuxedo Mask."

"Phebos you alright?"

"Yeah but what can we do? With two of them we're done for."

"We'll get rid of them. We have to for the sake of your world."

"Enough chitchat. Let's battle."

"Phebos you rest up a while. I'll fight you two on my own if that's alright."

"Tuxedo Mask what are you doing? You don't stand a chance against them."

"Maybe not but you can't fight. Don't worry I can handle this. Stay out of harms way."

As he started to fight all I could do was watch. He was getting beat up badly so I went to help fight.

"I told you to stay back."

"I can't stand to watch you get hurt anymore."

As I said that CereCere and JunJun threw another blast at the two of us. I got up but Darien had slammed against the wall and struggled to get up. Then out of fun the two of them sent another blast at me. Right before the blast hit me Darien jumped in front.

"No, Darien!"


To Be Continued in part six of our story.