Konichiwa minna-chan, I have returned from a rather long absence. I'm sorry it has taken me so long, but things have been steadily changing in my life to keep me rather busy. As it stands I have also been revising all of my stories so that they are more up to my standards of writing now. I do hope you enjoy the work I put into re-writing these stories as I do them for you. Now on to the legal stuff. I do not and never ha owned Sailor Moon as much as I would. I do however own some characters that will be mentioned at various points throughout the story. I do not write stories with the intent of sex. I can be reached for comments and flames at As always please enjoy the stories and continue to live another day.

A Dream Come True
Chapter 2: The Answer
By: Serenity Darkness

I stood there shocked, there is stood, in the middle of the auditorium, Darien on his knees holding a ring box. Before I could answer he opened the box and there was a beautiful, diamond ring. The ring was in the shape of heart with a gold rose and moon cradling it. It was all I could do not to start crying again. He looked up at me waiting for the answer and so did everyone else… "Yes..." I said so softly that only he could here it. The smile that spread across his face was enough for me and I broke down "YES!" I cried out as he stood up and wrapped his arms around me swinging me into the air. A resounding applause broke out from all areas of the auditorium, but I didn't care. After 7 years, of dating Darien, an improving so much over the past few years, I was going to spend the rest of my life with the man I loved. Just as he slipped the ring onto my finger his lips captured mine in a long passionate kiss. Everything else melted from around me, there was no one there, just him and me.

It was the sound of the applause that brought me back to reality. I hadn't realized that they were all there, clapping and enjoying the happiness that I was feeling at that moment thankfully Darien was standing in front of me to hide my blush. "Come on, lets go." He said softly as we made our way off the stage. Even more congratulations met me as we walked off the stage. But of course an entire group stepped in front of us. They couldn't be happy for me because I was happy, no they had lost their competition, and what's worse, and they were embarrassed by a geek, as they pegged me. "So when is it going to end? When is the act going to end?" Robbie asked me as they decided to block our way. I just shook my head and didn't answer, Darien looked at them and pushed them out of way as he replied "Never." He said as we continued out to his car.

Darien smiled at me as we left them there in their fuming anger. I knew this was not the end of them, or their hatred for me. But at the moment, I didn't care, I was with the one I loved. Instead of walking to the school Darien drove, that was mainly because we were going to be going out to dinner after the show was over. Darien drove a 94 Mustang, black in color with midnight blue C-stripes, on each door, and blue dual stripes on the hood, it was the perfect compliment to his good looks, in my opinion, though the first time he saw me in his car he said I made the perfect contrast to it. It's something we have fun talking about now and then. "So were are we going?" I asked him and he smiled. "You'll see" He said as he helped me in the car, before he got in and buckled up so that we could drive off.

It wasn't a long drive but it was nice to have a nice quite atmosphere for just the two of us. With one hand on the wheel, and the other one on mine, his finger tracing the ring he just put on my finger and I smiled. If I hadn't known this was actually real, I would have thought it to be a dream. "Here we are!" He said pulling up in front of a nice fancy restaurant. It was obviously some place I had never been to before and it looked like one of those ritzy places that only the stars and filthy rich could get a table to. Darien was quick to get out of the car before the valet driver could assist me out, insisting that it was his responsibility. It was something different for me and I giggled a bit. Here I was, a high school senior, out with my fiancée in a fancy restaurant. Another doorman opened the door of the restaurant for us and we walked inside and up to the reservations counter.

I had no idea that Darien was going to spoil me like this tonight, if I had known I would have worn something much more elegant than what I had on, and some jewelry besides the ring he had given me that night. Darien spoke to the man at the desk and after a few moments we were shown to our table. Darien pulled my chair out for me so that I could sit down, before he moved to sit himself. "Darien this is wonderful… but how did you afford all this?" I asked him and he smiled. Darien was a college student, so it still surprised me that he could afford to spoil me like he did on our dates and such. "Serena… there is something I haven't told you, and I haven't told you this for a reason. You see when my parents died; I was left a large fortunate, one, which I would be able to access once I graduated from high school." He said. My jaw almost hit the table as I stared at him "You mean to tell me that you're rich?" I asked him, he just nodded. This night was full of surprises and I sighed softly "Why didn't you tell me?" I asked him as I sat there looking over the menu. "Because, I wanted to make sure you loved me for me, and not because I was rich." He said I got up and walked over to him was sitting and took his head in my hands "Weather you were rich or poor, I would love you anyway." I said to him as I planted a soft kiss on his cheek before I went to sit back at my own seat.

Darien smiled and stood up "I was hoping you'd say that, now close your eyes." He said and I was a bit confused but I did as he asked me to. When I closed my eyes the next thing I could feel was the feeling of something slightly heavy being placed on my neck. "There. You can open your eyes now" He said and I did. When I looked down I was shocked to see a beautiful diamond necklace around my neck. "Oh Darien!" I said happily as I smiled at him. Words could not express the happiness I was experiencing.

As I sat there admiring my new jewelry a waiter came up to our table and began with our drink orders "What will you and the lady be having tonight sir?" he asked Darien and Darien looked at me. "What would you like Serena?" He asked me. It took me a moment to think and I smiled it was a special night, and I was going to have something special. "I'll have a Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri." I said with a smile, and then looked back to Darien who smiled as well, "I'll have the same." He said and the waiter nodded writing down our drink orders "And for dinner?" He asked and I looked down. There were so many choices, and I did not know what I wanted. "I think I'll have the Filet Minion." I said, my appetite had changed a lot since I was younger, not only did I not eat as much as I used to, I was also watching my weight. Darien listened to me before he ordered. "I'll have the prime steak, medium rare." He said and the waiter nodded before he left. Darien smiled at me and I smiled back.

"So why did you bring me here?" I asked him suddenly as we were waiting for our food and enjoying the rather comfortable silence. Darien just laughed a bit "Well it seems someone is a bit suspicious of me tonight." He said and smiled looking at me. "If you must know, there are some people who had heard about your singing and wanted to meet you" He said I blinked "You mean there are people who have heard about me already?" I asked him and he nodded "Dear, you sing more than you think you do… many people in public have heard you sing." He says, causing me to blush." So were are they?" I asked him and he smiles as I hear a rather unfamiliar voice behind me "Right behind you Miss Mystic."

I turned around and was surprised "Ah, Seyia, I'm glad you could make it. Did you enjoy her performance?" Darien asked getting up to shake his hand. Seyia nodded "It's the best performance I've seen and heard in years." He said as he took my hand to kiss it lightly. "Thank you." I said softly, with a slight blush to my face. "Miss Mystic, the reason I wanted to meet you after that performance, is I wanted to offer you a singing contract." He said and I blinked "A contract?" I asked him and he nodded "You are magnificent, I couldn't let anyone else snag you for their label before I got the chance to offer you one." He continued on as we sat there talking.

Our meal arrived as he was going over the details on the contract he was offering me. I was shocked and surprised. This was the biggest thing ever to have happened to me, first the contests, then the engagement, and now this. This just had to be a dream! "So what do you think?" Seyia asked me, I had only been half listing while nibbling on my dinner. "Well this is something I need to think about." I said as I looked at him and at Darien. They both nodded. "I expected you to say that." Seyia said as he smiled and pulled out a card "When you make up your mind give me a call." He said as he stood up. "Though I'll leave you two to your dinner." He continued, "It was a pleasure meeting you Miss Mystic." He said and smiled before he left our table leaving us to ourselves.

I nibbled a bit more on my dinner; I didn't know what to think about the whole turn of events. "So?" Darien asked me as he looked over towards me "I don't know… it all seems so fast." I responded. This was of course new to me, and I wanted to make sure I was making the right decision. "Take your time, make sure it's what you want to do with your life." Darien said and I nodded. After the conversation we ate and enjoyed the quite of being with each other. Though the sounds of tinkling glasses and conversations were all around us.

After dinner Darien and I went for a drive. It was nice and quite, just the type of night I always want to spend with him. Weather we're cuddled up on his apartment couch watching TV, or walking along the beach. As I looked outside the window I could see the surf, and the coastline and smiled. It was one of my favorite activities, walking on he beach with him. "You really know how to spoil me." I said. Darien just laughed as he parked the car and we got out. It was a clear night but I wrapped my shawl around my shoulders and took off my heels so that it would be easier. Darien did the same thing and left his own shoes and socks in the car.

We walked down to the beach edge and walked hand in hand down the beach. I had my head turned so that I could look out at the full moon over the clear ocean waters and smiled "This has been the best night ever." I said to him as I turned to look at him. "I agree… you've made me happy beyond what words can say Serena." He said softly and looked at me. I blushed, and smiled "You, are the best thing to have happened to me since jr. high" I said and I leaned up and kissed him. We stopped walking at that moment and he kissed me back, we stood there sharing a nice long romantic kiss, one that could melt any stone heart.

After we parted to breath we both laughed a bit, we were happy, and nothing could change that. We turned and started walking back towards the car. It was almost midnight by then and I hadn't realized I'd already missed my curfew. I figured dad would be so upset with me for that. I wasn't going to say anything though and smiled. We still sat in the car for just a little bit longer, enjoying the view. I leaned my head on his shoulder and smiled happily "I love you Darien." I said softly as I looked over to him. "I love you to, Serena," he said and we kissed again.

Eventually we deiced it was time for us to go, so Darien started up the car and we drove off to my house. The drive was quite, his hand still holding mine as he drove. We didn't have much to say during the drive. I was still thinking about the offer that I was given, it seemed like a good idea. But was it what I really wanted to do? It was something I would have to sleep on. We reached my house not to long after I had started thinking. I hadn't realized the time went by so fast. Darien stopped the car and we got out. He always walked me to my door and I always stood with the door open till he drove off. It was a habit we had and it was a cute one. This night was like no other, it was special but some things, and some things would remain the same. "I'll call you when I get home, alright?" He said and I nodded, "Alright, I'll be waiting." I said as I smiled. We kissed again "Goodnight Serena." He said softly against my lips. "Goodnight Darien." I replied and kissed him again before unlocking and opening the front door. Darien smiled and got in his car and waved again before he drove off. I waved back and watched till he was out of sight before I closed the door.

I turned around and sighed, now I would have to deal with my father. Some thing I wasn't looking forward to dealing with right now. But I did break my curfew, and I knew I was going to be in trouble. So I walked to the living room where, I knew he would be waiting "I'm sorry I'm late coming home daddy." I said as I sat down across from him. "Serena…" he sighed softly and looked at me. He wasn't mad or angry, but he was smiling. That caught me off guard. "I'm very proud of you Serena. You've grown up a lot over the last years, tonight proved that. You've got a wonderful talent, one that your mother nurtured you in from the start, even though you probably don't realize it. Since you are almost 18, and quite obviously matured enough, as of tonight. I'm lifting your curfew." He said. I blinked in utter surprise. "Poppa" I said softly and I kneeled in front of him hugging him tightly. He hugged me back and smiled "But your still my little princess." He said before he released me. "Now I know you've got a lot to think about. Darien told me everything while you were backstage." He said, that made tonight better for me, knowing they had come to an understanding. "You get to bed, we'll talk later about your future plans." He said and ushered me off to bed

I was so happy as I walked up to my room and fell on the bed. This night had been wonderful. I didn't think it could get any better than it did. I got up off my bed and realized I had left my shoes in Darien's car, oh well, not like I needed them right now anyway. So I started to undress. I hung the dress up but with my dirty clothes, I was going to have to take to the cleaners, as well as the matching shawl. Once I had undressed from the clothing I wore that night, I pulled on a nice big over sized t-shirt, it was one of Darien's and I giggled at how big his shirt looked on me. Then I moved over to my vanity and began to remove the makeup. As I was in the process my phone rang. "Hello?" I answered as I took off the make up "I'm home." I heard Darien's familiar voice on the other end of my phone. "I'm glad you made it home alright." I told him as I smiled and finished taking off my make up. "Getting ready for bed?" he asked me. "Yeah, you?" I asked him "Mmhmm" he said as I just laughed. "Sleep well." I told him as I smiled. "You to, talk to you later." He said as we both hung up.

I wasn't going to sleep with my hair as it was so I went through the effort of putting the meatballs back in my head, and then placing little tiny bows in them to keep my hair in place before I went to bed. I had a long day, but I couldn't think of how to express it. And I felt I didn't need to, as I looked at my ring again. With that last look, I climbed into my bed and drifted off to sleep, and dreams, and thoughts about my future.