Operation: Sleeping Beauty - Take 2
By Tsuki1 aka Siggy
PG/PG-13
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon (I know; not very original-but I'm in a
hurry here!)
Notes: No, your eyes are not deceiving you! This is indeed the first part of my
sequel to Operation: Sleeping Beauty ^.^ You do need to read Operation:
Sleeping Beauty to actual understand the madness in this fic-just so you know
lol. Muchly thanks to Jen for her editing genius and all others who read
through this for me. Its been a year in the making but its finally here!! Hope
you all enjoy and reviews much appreciated^.^
'...' = Thinking
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Serena groggily opened one eye, trying to focus on her incessantly beeping
alarm clock. The blasted thing was out of her line of sight and continued to
drive her crazy.
'Ugh, Luna must have turned it all the way up again to make sure I woke up.'
To her horror she noticed that the cat in question had, by some feat of
strength, maneuvered the darn alarm to the *other* side of the room. Not only
did it ensure that Serena would have to physically get up from her nice cozy
bed to switch the thing off, but by stopping the blaring sound , her Mom
would know she was up.
"I should blast that cat all the way to Uranus" she grouched as she stumbled
over to the offending clock before retreating back to the warmth and comfort
of her bunny covered bed.
"Takes more than a measly alarm clock to get *me* outta bed" she smiled
sleepily to herself as she snuggled further into her quilt.
"SERENA TSUKINO!"
Serena's eyes snapped open to the sound of her mother's bellow.
"Get your butt out of bed young lady or you'll be late for school!"
Serena lethargically rolled out of bed, swearing that Luna and her mother were
in league together. Never mind the fact that her mother had no idea Luna
could talk...
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Serena slouched down on her usual stool; he hadn't come in today either. In
fact, ever since the kiss two weeks ago, she had seen neither hide nor hair of
the tall dark and handsome young man who had coincidently stolen her heart.
She glanced up at Andrew as he placed her chocolate milkshake in front of
her, smiling his usual care free smile. The man was oblivious to everything.
Sighing, her thoughts drifted back to Darien and his lack of being anywhere
*she* happened to be. A person might think the guy was avoiding her or
something!
"Stupid man," she murmured to herself as she absently stirred her shake with
her pink straw. Its not like he knew that she knew that he had taken advantage
of her in her 'sleeping' state. A wicked grin graced her features as she slurped
at her shake. She would have to have another meeting with Mina and get this
sorted.
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Darien covertly peeked around the corner, checking for any sign of the blonde
bunny who had occupied his thoughts and dreams for the past two weeks.
Since the incident in the Crown, he couldn't bring himself to even look her in
the eye! Then of course, he began to suffer from Serena withdrawal, which
was when he realised that something was really wrong. He was falling for her
and it *was* *not* *good*.
He had even taken to calling her Bunny which really freaked him out as he
really should have been calling her the hated name, Meatball Head. That was
another reason why he was avoiding her; what if he slipped up in front of her
and called her Buns? He paled at the horror filled look that would probably
grace her sunny demeanour. He didn't want to lose her like that!
He sighed in frustration as he let his head fall back and hit the wall behind him
with a soft 'thud'. Andrew had been giving him funny looks ever since he had
rushed out of the employee lounge that fateful day.
Knowing Andrew and his persuasive powers he was sure to corner him and
force the words out of him. That being the case it meant he had to avoid
Andrew as well as Serena. If he slipped in front of him Andrew would
probably squeal 'I told you so' and devise a disastrous plan for getting
him and Buns together. Darien would be forced to take part in it and then it
would all go horribly wrong and he'd never get to see his Bunny ever again!
No siree if Darien wanted to muck up his chances with Serena, he could do it
perfectly well himself. He did *not* need Andrew to do it for him!
Shaking himself from his inner qualms, Darien straightened his shoulders and
marched out of his secluded alleyway. His most fervent wish was making a
break for his apartment *without* running into anyone having anything to do
with Serena.
"Darien! Long time no see!" Darien came face to face with a bubbly blue eyed
blonde that could have been Serena's twin. The only differences were that
Serena's eyes were slightly lighter in shade and her hair glinted silver when
the light shone on it just right...not that he had noticed or anything *cough*.
'Oh no...Mina.'
Darien's horrified look triggered the beginning of a devious plan to form in her
mind. It was *so* much fun being the Love scout.
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"Hey guys! Look what *I* found!" Mina crowed with a knowing wink to
Serena as she dragged Darien into the arcade.
The expression of extreme embarrassment on his face was so comical Serena
couldn't help but giggle a little. Getting up from her stool, she walked over to
the stricken young man, her blue school skirt swaying as her legs moved.
When she reached him, she stood on her tiptoes so as to be nose to nose with
him.
"Long time no see Darien," she tilted her head to the side coyly. "I've been
wanting to thank you for your help the other day...when I wouldn't wake up."
Darien visibly paled.
"I had the nicest dream too, it felt *so* real," she smiled sweetly up at him, and
Darien gulped uneasily.
He *really* needed to get out of there. She was too close and he was...well...a
guy. "No...uh...problem" he replied shakily before turning round and high
tailing it out of there. In his hurried wake he left a pair of blondes chortling at
his back.
Darien stopped his high speed walking (it would have been undignified to run)
when he finally reached his apartment. Throwing his books down by the door,
he tossed off his shoes and fell in a heap onto his pristine cream leather couch.
Persistently his thoughts automatically turned to Serena.
She had dreamed...and she liked the dream! He shot up and a satisfied smirk
crept onto his lips. She said it had been a *nice* dream which meant that she
liked his kiss!
He had to stop himself from 'whooping' in celebration. He had a calm,
gentlemanly reputation to uphold after all.
'Apart from being with Serena of course' he realised with sudden clarity.
Ironic he should treat the woman he was in love with like the complete
opposite; like she was nothing to him.
Frowning, he made a vow that if by some miracle he managed to win Serena
over he would treat her like the precious angel she was and never let go. The
usual tugging on his soul that informed him of another negaverse attack
brought him out of his thoughts. Hastily transforming, he jumped from his
balcony to the next rooftop and onto the usual place of battle – the park.
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"Sailor Moon! Watch out!" Moon obliged with a squeak and a well directed
jump out of the way. She frowned at the latest enemy sent from the negaverse.
"This is a crime to one of my favourite foods," she complained as she glared
in distaste at the giant, syrupy, sugary waffle spurting acidic sugar balls at
innocent victims, sucking their energy away. "I'll never even be able to look
at waffles the same again." Venus crinkled her nose as Moon nodded in
agreement earning disbelieving looks from the other scouts. "Ok, maybe not
for a day or two." Moon conceded with a slight blush.
"Sailor Moon!!" an alarmed scream from Mars alerted her to yet another sugar
ball sent her way – this time there was no chance of avoiding it.
That was until a rose shot down in front of her, followed by a black cloak
swirling around her informing her that she had yet again been saved by
Tuxedo Mask.
As they landed on a near by tree, Sailor Moon suddenly found herself face to
face with her savior. Staring intently into his eyes, she suddenly recognised
him. They were the same pair of sapphire eyes she had been longing to stare
into since the first time he had called her meatball head.
"Sailor Moon...now Sailor Moon"
"Huh" was her ever so intelligent reply.
"Do your thing NOW Sailor Moon!" Came the exasperated cry of Mars who
had managed to singe the giant waffle rather well that was now being held
by Venus's chain.
"Right!" Gathering her wits, she brought forth the power of the Moon wand
and dusted the creature in a nanosecond...or just a bit longer. She'd ask
Mercury later.
Before another word was said, she turned to Tuxedo Mask. Pulling him down
by the collar of his jacket, she brought his lips to hers. She really had to see if it
was him or not. Of course, she neglected to think about what would happen
*after* she kissed him.
'Oh well' was her belated thought as her lips crushed against his.
Tuxedo Mask was as shocked as the on looking Sailor Scouts. As she kissed
him, he found himself recognising the lips, the feel of her against him.
He didn't realise he had begun to return the kiss until she started to pull
away- albeit reluctantly. One hand rested lightly on his chest, the other by her
side as she stared up at the masked man, eyes wide.
Tuxedo's hands rested around her waist, gently holding on. He looked down at
her with the same expression of wide eyed incredulity.
"Serena!"
"Darien!"
They both said in unison while the Scouts looked on...gaping like fish.
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Well there you have it folks! And remember; comments, complaints,
criticisms, death threats all welcomed at:
Siggy_Johnston@optusnet.com.au
Thank you and have a nice day^.^