Chapter Eleven
Unexpected Surprise
It's now Serena's birthday.
Tristan wakes up.
Kaleigh opens her eyes a few minutes later.
They walk down to the kitchen.
The scouts went home the other day.
Serena walks into the kitchen too.
"Happy Birthday Serena" Tristan says.
"What does the birthday girl want for breakfast?" Kaleigh asks.
"I'd like some of my mother's famous chocolate chip pancakes please" Serena answers.
"Okay that can be arranged" Kaleigh replies.
All of a sudden the doorbell rings.
Serena walks over and opens to find Darien standing there.
"Hiya Darien" Serena says.
"Hi Serena" Darien replies.
"How is the birthday girl today?" Darien asks.
"Darien you remember my birthday" Serena answers.
"What kinda of a friend would be if I forgot my best friend's birthday?" Darien asks.
"You won't be a very good friend" Serena answers.
"Seraphina Marina Josefina Serenity this is for you" Darien says.
Darien hands Serena a single red rose.
"Oh Darien that's so romantic" Serena replies.
"Yeah I know Serena" Darien says.
Serena kisses Darien on the cheek.
"Come on in Darien" Tristan replies.
Stacie & Jess walk into the room.
"Did I hear that today is my granddaughter's birthday?" Stacie asks.
"Yes, you did Nanny" Serena answers.
"Well happy birthday sweetheart" Stacie says.
"Thanks Nanny" Serena replies.
"What was wrong in your room the other night?" Stacie asks looking at Tristan & Kaleigh.
"Queen Alina was making sick but Tristan go rid of her staff" Tristan answers.
"I guess you okay after all Tristan" Stacie says.
"Thanks Stacie" Tristan replies.
"I'm sorry that I was mean to you" Stacie says.
"That's okay Stacie" Tristan replies.
"Well I should get going now but call me once in while" Stacie says.
Stacie packs up her thing and leaves on the flight
Stacie lives in Tampa Bay, Florida.
A few hours past and it's now 1:00pm.
All of a sudden the doorbell rings.
Serena runs over and opens the door.
"Come on in scouts" Serena replies.
Serena and the other scouts walk into the living room.
"Tristan get Serena outta here" Kaleigh whispers.
"Do you want to come shopping with me Serena?" Tristan asks.
"Sure I would daddy" Serena answers.
Tristan & Serena grab their coats.
Serena opens the front door and they both walk through it.
"Why did Tristan take Serena shopping?" Darien asks.
"I'm throwing Serena a surprise party so I need to get her outta of the house for a few hours" Kaleigh answers.
"Can we help you Queen Serenity?" Lita asks.
"Yeah sure I can use all the help that I can get then it will get done faster" Kaleigh answers.
Raye shakes her head.
"We'll make party favors" Lita says.
"I'll make a double chocolate cake since that is Serena's favorite" Kaleigh replies.
"I will make a birthday banner for Serena" Darien says.
"Why is Darien allowed in here today?" Amara asks.
"I don't understand" Kaleigh answers.
"Well the other day you said that Darien couldn't hang around Serena because he's not royalty" Amara says.
"Well I'm not going to leave Darien outta of Serena's party" Kaleigh replies.
Lita, Raye, Mina, Ami, Hotaru, Amara, Michelle, Setsuna and Darien walk into the den.
Kaleigh goes into the kitchen.
An hour later the cake is done.
The scouts and Darien walk into the kitchen to show Kaleigh the decorations.
"Do you like them Queen Serenity?" Lita asks.
"They're wonderful Princess Letitia" Kaleigh answers.
They decorate the house.
The doorknob starts to turn.
They're back Raye says.
"Quick everybody hide" Kaleigh replies.
The scouts and Darien run off to hide.
Kaleigh turns off the lights and then hides herself.
Tristan and Serena walk into the living room.
"Where is everyone?" Serena asks.
"I don't know Serena" Tristan answers.
"Why are the lights off?" Serena asks.
"I don't know that either but maybe you should turn them on" Tristan answers.
Serena turns on the lights.
Kaleigh, the scouts and Darien jump out from the hiding places.
"Surprise Happy Birthday Seraphina" they all yell together.
"Whose idea was this?" Serena asks.
"It was your mother's idea" Tristan answers.
Serena runs over to Kaleigh and gives her a great big hug.
"Thanks mom" Serena says.
"I bought a piñata" Tristan replies.
"I want to go first" Serena says.
"Yeah of course this is your birthday party" Tristan replies.
"Can you put the blindfold on me daddy?" Serena asks.
"Sure my darling" Tristan answers.
Serena starts to turn a deep shade of red.
"Can I talk to you in private Serena now?" Kaleigh asks.
Kaleigh and Serena walk out the front hallway.
"What is it mother?" Serena asks.
"I want you to answer a question for me" Kaleigh answers.
"Alright I'll answer your question mom" Serena says.
"Have you developed a crush on your father over the 4 years?" Kaleigh asks.
"Yeah I have mom" Serena answers.
"Serena your father is 20 years old then you, and he help conceived you so get out over this silly crush now because your father is mine" Kaleigh says.
"Okay mom" Serena replies.
Serena and Kaleigh walk back into the living room.
"What was that all about?" Tristan asks.
"Oh it's nothing Tris" Kaleigh answers.
All of a sudden the doorbell rings.
"I'll get it honey" Tristan says.
"Thanks Tris" Kaleigh replies.
Tristan walks over and opens the door.
"Is Darien Shields?" the lady at the door asks.
"Hi, Kameko" Tristan says.
Kaleigh walks to the door and gives Kameko a big hug.
"I'm Kameko's husband Makoto Shields and I am the king of earth" Makoto says.
Kaleigh and Tristan exchange looks.
"Wow, Darien is royalty after all" Tristan replies.
"I guess this means that Serena can be friends with him" Kaleigh says.
"Serena will be happy to hear that" Tristan replies.
"How did you know that Darien was here?" Kaleigh asks.
"My sister Noreen told us" Kameko answers.
"Come on in Tristan answers.
Kameko, Makoto, Kaleigh and Tristan walk into the house.
Kaleigh walks into the living room.
"Can you come with me Darien?" Kaleigh asks.
Darien and Kaleigh walk into the hallway.
"Is this Darien?" Makoto asks.
"Yes, this is Darien" Kaleigh answers.
"Hi, I'm Makoto Shields and this is my wife Kameko Shields" Makoto says.
"Are you my parents?" Darien asks.
"Yes, we are Darien" Kameko answers.
"I thought I'd never meet you but my aunt Noreen told me not give up" Darien says.
"That's the way Noreen is" Kameko replies.
"Why did you give to my aunt?" Darien asks.