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---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- The next day the Turner household was full of commotion. Ken imparted the sad news that the two boys couldn't make it to the dinner party and both sulked at their luck but for completely different reasons. It seemed that both of them were not old enough to get into the party. Serena of course took up on this and bothered Sammy to no end and got a cup of ice cold water for a reward. Before she got ready she and Richie went back to the Temple but once there he imparted no more information about himself to the group. They all silently gave up and resigned to fate. Darien had not shown up to the meeting and Serena wondered how he was taking all this. Obviously not good.
Back at the house Serena finally started to get ready for this dinner party. In the rush she never got to try on the dress but now that she had it on she saw it was a perfect choice. The crème colored silk hung on her curves gracefully flowing out into a full skirt that just barely would touch the floor with her crème heel sandals. The top of the dress had one spaghetti strap on the left and on the right it tapered off into three of them with the third one boasting a scarf like sleeve of the same color almost see though that just covered her shoulder. Putting up her hair with those new Chinese type sticks and letting the few strands frame her face she put on her simple pearl bracelet and her upside down moon medallion for the finish. Using very little make up Serena took a look in her mirror and it took her breath away. She looked great, even older! Happy with her dress she grabbed her shawl and made her way downstairs. Her Father and Mother were standing by the stairs giving orders to the boys when her mother noticed her and squealed in delight.
"You look lovely dear!"
"Just like a princess." Ken hugged his daughter and Serena sighed with relief. He hadn't noticed the low cut of the dress yet with the shawl.
"Thanks Dad. Are we ready to go?" ` "I would think so. Sammy, Richie, if you need to reach us."
"We know, we know.call the hotel and ask for Mr. Turner. Now go Dad."
Irene and Serena got in the car and the ride to the hotel was a short one. When they got there a valet helped them out of the car and as their car was driven off Ken escorted both of them up the stairs and gave the invitations. Once inside Serena felt at home. The room was lit by chandeliers that reminding her of the days in the Silver Millennium. The guys were all in full tuxedos while the girls all sported dresses of every shade and style. This was more of a ball that a dinner party!
"Serena, Irene, this is my boss Mr. Reynolds."
"A pleasure to meet you ladies. I hope you have a good time this evening."
"Thank you for allowing me to come to the party Mr. Reynolds." Serena bowed to her father's boss and the man smiled.
"Your daughter is quite a lady Ken. And it is my pleasure be assured to see such a well mannered and regal young lady." Serena beamed inwardly. She hadn't been praised like that in a long time. "Dinner is being served in the other room shortly if you want to take your seats."
Serena and her family nodded saying their thanks and made it to the dinning room as other people flooded in. This was one thing Serena hoped she could do right. She remembered her episode at the princess academy and she hoped to Selene that she didn't mess things up now.
Damon arrived late to the party and cursed his luck. First he had gone to the office and was trashed with work. Then when he got back to his apartment Wiseman insisted on doing a full report which took another whole hour. Now that he finally made it he was dreading it even more. He hated these formal events when he couldn't be in control but he had to keep his low profile. So he wasn't in charge now but eventually he would. Making sure his tuxedo on was straight he handed his invitation and made is way to the already full dinning room. Making is apologies to the room he took his seat close to the end and looked up and down the table for Ken or any other familiar face. As he scanned the table he recognized most of the people editors, copy boys, writers, and photographers. The only person he didn't recognize was the young women sitting next to Ken and his wife. At first he thought it was Serena but every time he could see her face someone got in the way. Plus she looked too old to be Serena. Still she intrigued him. Perhaps this evening wouldn't be such a bore after all.
After the dinner was finished Reynolds made a short speech and then the doors were opened and everyone went into the ball room for the remainder of the party. Damon tried to find the woman but by the time he made it to where he thought she was she had already gone. Couples glided across the floor and Damon searched every face but none bore her resemblance. She reminded him of the Moon family. Perhaps she was a cousin of distant relation. Damon grew tired of the music and decided to escape quite quickly. A few of the ladies were trying to get him to dance and he wanted to avoid them at all cost. Making his way to the balcony he found a small bench and let himself hide in the shadow it afforded.
Serena looked at all the couple's dancing and at first she was reliving her memories of her past but slowly the feeling of happiness faded to loneliness. She had no one to share this with. Surprisingly she had survived dinner and after the doors were opened her parents had excused themselves to go dancing. Serena looked on and pushed back the painful memories of her times with Darien and Endymion. Those were things that were never going to be and she hated to dwell on them when they gave her such pain. Serena scanned the room and thanked the gods when she saw the open empty balcony. Moving towards the fresh air she inhaled the sweet scent of the flower gardens below and let herself relax, this she could do. Serena was slowly feeling better and let the moonlight wash over her. From her purse she removed the star locket and opened it to the sweet melody it held. Somewhere out there her other half was waiting. Then she could share it's song again. As the tune slowly went to her head she closed her eyes and let it wash over her, this was her safe haven, all her happy memories. Serena was so caught up in the tune that she never noticed the other person walking up behind her until they touched her shoulder. Serena jumped at the contact it was like electric heat was running through her body from that touch.
"I am sorry to startle you but I thought I heard something over here." Serena turned around to face Damon Martin, she was sure of it. "That is really beautiful music." Serena was still shaken by his touch and the words were hard to comprehend. How could he hear the song only two soul mates could hear it's tune. It couldn't be could it? Serena closed the locket and slipped it into her purse before she turned around. "I saw you at dinner tonight. Are you new at the paper?"
"Not really, I am here with one of the photographers."
"Oh, so that must mean you have a date." Serena could have sworn she saw disappointment in his face.
"No, I am here alone. I just needed the fresh air it was getting a bit stuffy in there."
"You don't like dancing?"
"No, I love dancing."
"Then you wouldn't mind if I asked you to dance would you?" Serena found herself hard pressed to say no to him. Instead she nodded in approval and she found herself being escorted to the dance floor. It seemed he didn't recognize her and she was too caught up in the moment to care. As the slow waltz played Damon held her close in his arms and Serena felt as if she was floating and not dancing. The heated touch from before mellowed out until Serena felt warm and fuzzy all over. Memories of a long past moment flirted at her mind and Serena swore that if she placed her head against his chest she would feel his steady heart beat and something more but what? Before she could figure out what it was the daydream was interrupted by her father's voice.
"Ah Serena, I see you met Damon." Whatever spell that was around them was broken as Damon looked down with a look of surprise and somewhat amusement. Serena had to look away before she got lost in his eyes.
"Yes, we met at the mall the other day. He asked me dance."
"Your daughter is a very talented dancer and a rare beauty Ken. It was my honor." As the waltz ended he took her hand and kissed it before he bowed to her father and walked off. Serena was in trouble.big trouble. She was falling for him and she had no idea why.
That night Serena looked out the window of her room with the star locket sitting in front of her. How was it possible? The lockets slow and hypnotic tune played on and Serena was beyond confused. Not only did it play for Darien but also for this Damon. She had to admit to herself she felt an odd sort of connection when she was with these two guys but that made her thoughts even more dismal. Did that mean she was meant to be with two different guys? As Serena finally gave in to sleep and her dreams started playing in her mind a similar confusion was occurring on the other side of Tokyo. Damon had left the party soon after finding out who that woman was and it was still rattling him. He hadn't felt this way except for when he had first met Serenity in Court.
"No, no.she can't be Serenity. I saw Serenity with my own eyes and she looks and acts so different. Serena has to be the key to this." Damon took off his dinner jacket and poured himself a glass of red wine before he sat down. As the night wore on that haunting tune he heard was still in his mind.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------- The next day the Turner household was full of commotion. Ken imparted the sad news that the two boys couldn't make it to the dinner party and both sulked at their luck but for completely different reasons. It seemed that both of them were not old enough to get into the party. Serena of course took up on this and bothered Sammy to no end and got a cup of ice cold water for a reward. Before she got ready she and Richie went back to the Temple but once there he imparted no more information about himself to the group. They all silently gave up and resigned to fate. Darien had not shown up to the meeting and Serena wondered how he was taking all this. Obviously not good.
Back at the house Serena finally started to get ready for this dinner party. In the rush she never got to try on the dress but now that she had it on she saw it was a perfect choice. The crème colored silk hung on her curves gracefully flowing out into a full skirt that just barely would touch the floor with her crème heel sandals. The top of the dress had one spaghetti strap on the left and on the right it tapered off into three of them with the third one boasting a scarf like sleeve of the same color almost see though that just covered her shoulder. Putting up her hair with those new Chinese type sticks and letting the few strands frame her face she put on her simple pearl bracelet and her upside down moon medallion for the finish. Using very little make up Serena took a look in her mirror and it took her breath away. She looked great, even older! Happy with her dress she grabbed her shawl and made her way downstairs. Her Father and Mother were standing by the stairs giving orders to the boys when her mother noticed her and squealed in delight.
"You look lovely dear!"
"Just like a princess." Ken hugged his daughter and Serena sighed with relief. He hadn't noticed the low cut of the dress yet with the shawl.
"Thanks Dad. Are we ready to go?" ` "I would think so. Sammy, Richie, if you need to reach us."
"We know, we know.call the hotel and ask for Mr. Turner. Now go Dad."
Irene and Serena got in the car and the ride to the hotel was a short one. When they got there a valet helped them out of the car and as their car was driven off Ken escorted both of them up the stairs and gave the invitations. Once inside Serena felt at home. The room was lit by chandeliers that reminding her of the days in the Silver Millennium. The guys were all in full tuxedos while the girls all sported dresses of every shade and style. This was more of a ball that a dinner party!
"Serena, Irene, this is my boss Mr. Reynolds."
"A pleasure to meet you ladies. I hope you have a good time this evening."
"Thank you for allowing me to come to the party Mr. Reynolds." Serena bowed to her father's boss and the man smiled.
"Your daughter is quite a lady Ken. And it is my pleasure be assured to see such a well mannered and regal young lady." Serena beamed inwardly. She hadn't been praised like that in a long time. "Dinner is being served in the other room shortly if you want to take your seats."
Serena and her family nodded saying their thanks and made it to the dinning room as other people flooded in. This was one thing Serena hoped she could do right. She remembered her episode at the princess academy and she hoped to Selene that she didn't mess things up now.
Damon arrived late to the party and cursed his luck. First he had gone to the office and was trashed with work. Then when he got back to his apartment Wiseman insisted on doing a full report which took another whole hour. Now that he finally made it he was dreading it even more. He hated these formal events when he couldn't be in control but he had to keep his low profile. So he wasn't in charge now but eventually he would. Making sure his tuxedo on was straight he handed his invitation and made is way to the already full dinning room. Making is apologies to the room he took his seat close to the end and looked up and down the table for Ken or any other familiar face. As he scanned the table he recognized most of the people editors, copy boys, writers, and photographers. The only person he didn't recognize was the young women sitting next to Ken and his wife. At first he thought it was Serena but every time he could see her face someone got in the way. Plus she looked too old to be Serena. Still she intrigued him. Perhaps this evening wouldn't be such a bore after all.
After the dinner was finished Reynolds made a short speech and then the doors were opened and everyone went into the ball room for the remainder of the party. Damon tried to find the woman but by the time he made it to where he thought she was she had already gone. Couples glided across the floor and Damon searched every face but none bore her resemblance. She reminded him of the Moon family. Perhaps she was a cousin of distant relation. Damon grew tired of the music and decided to escape quite quickly. A few of the ladies were trying to get him to dance and he wanted to avoid them at all cost. Making his way to the balcony he found a small bench and let himself hide in the shadow it afforded.
Serena looked at all the couple's dancing and at first she was reliving her memories of her past but slowly the feeling of happiness faded to loneliness. She had no one to share this with. Surprisingly she had survived dinner and after the doors were opened her parents had excused themselves to go dancing. Serena looked on and pushed back the painful memories of her times with Darien and Endymion. Those were things that were never going to be and she hated to dwell on them when they gave her such pain. Serena scanned the room and thanked the gods when she saw the open empty balcony. Moving towards the fresh air she inhaled the sweet scent of the flower gardens below and let herself relax, this she could do. Serena was slowly feeling better and let the moonlight wash over her. From her purse she removed the star locket and opened it to the sweet melody it held. Somewhere out there her other half was waiting. Then she could share it's song again. As the tune slowly went to her head she closed her eyes and let it wash over her, this was her safe haven, all her happy memories. Serena was so caught up in the tune that she never noticed the other person walking up behind her until they touched her shoulder. Serena jumped at the contact it was like electric heat was running through her body from that touch.
"I am sorry to startle you but I thought I heard something over here." Serena turned around to face Damon Martin, she was sure of it. "That is really beautiful music." Serena was still shaken by his touch and the words were hard to comprehend. How could he hear the song only two soul mates could hear it's tune. It couldn't be could it? Serena closed the locket and slipped it into her purse before she turned around. "I saw you at dinner tonight. Are you new at the paper?"
"Not really, I am here with one of the photographers."
"Oh, so that must mean you have a date." Serena could have sworn she saw disappointment in his face.
"No, I am here alone. I just needed the fresh air it was getting a bit stuffy in there."
"You don't like dancing?"
"No, I love dancing."
"Then you wouldn't mind if I asked you to dance would you?" Serena found herself hard pressed to say no to him. Instead she nodded in approval and she found herself being escorted to the dance floor. It seemed he didn't recognize her and she was too caught up in the moment to care. As the slow waltz played Damon held her close in his arms and Serena felt as if she was floating and not dancing. The heated touch from before mellowed out until Serena felt warm and fuzzy all over. Memories of a long past moment flirted at her mind and Serena swore that if she placed her head against his chest she would feel his steady heart beat and something more but what? Before she could figure out what it was the daydream was interrupted by her father's voice.
"Ah Serena, I see you met Damon." Whatever spell that was around them was broken as Damon looked down with a look of surprise and somewhat amusement. Serena had to look away before she got lost in his eyes.
"Yes, we met at the mall the other day. He asked me dance."
"Your daughter is a very talented dancer and a rare beauty Ken. It was my honor." As the waltz ended he took her hand and kissed it before he bowed to her father and walked off. Serena was in trouble.big trouble. She was falling for him and she had no idea why.
That night Serena looked out the window of her room with the star locket sitting in front of her. How was it possible? The lockets slow and hypnotic tune played on and Serena was beyond confused. Not only did it play for Darien but also for this Damon. She had to admit to herself she felt an odd sort of connection when she was with these two guys but that made her thoughts even more dismal. Did that mean she was meant to be with two different guys? As Serena finally gave in to sleep and her dreams started playing in her mind a similar confusion was occurring on the other side of Tokyo. Damon had left the party soon after finding out who that woman was and it was still rattling him. He hadn't felt this way except for when he had first met Serenity in Court.
"No, no.she can't be Serenity. I saw Serenity with my own eyes and she looks and acts so different. Serena has to be the key to this." Damon took off his dinner jacket and poured himself a glass of red wine before he sat down. As the night wore on that haunting tune he heard was still in his mind.