Hey people! I'm back! lol, I'm into Japan & I'm staying with my aunt Takeuchi Nako because My mother is very sick so I'm staying with my aunt. SO!, I hope you enjoy this CHAPY!
"ACHOO!" Serena sneezed. "Ohhh my head! I think I see circles! CALL THE DOCTOR! I'LL HAVE TO MISS THE MOONSHINE ACADEMY!"
Luna shook her head disapprovingly. "That's not going to help, Serena. You're going no matter HOW much you hate training as Sailor Moon. You must learn to defend yourself whether you like it or not." She explained for the millionth time.
"BUT I AM SICK! ACHOO! See! I sneezed!" Serena said a little sarcastically. Luna laughed this time and her Nanny managed a chuckle.
"You're hopeless, my dear sweet Princess; just hopeless." The Nanny cried out. ...
Mars Fire Ignite!" Sailor Mars shouted defiantly, hitting her target perfectly. She fell to the ground exhausted as ever. For eleven months, she and the other girls were training and keeping their chins up as hard as they could. However, every once in a while, they complained and collapsed with exhaustion. Poor little Amy even fainted at times.
Darien was losing his patience. Sir Williams had moved too FREAKINfar away to come anymore. So, with much difficulty, Darien trained the girls. Those were the long days but every once in a while, Prince Nicholas and the four generals came to help. Their lessons were put up and were taught only once a week by Luna and Artemis, whom were quite geniuses themselves. Amy and Darien helped during classes too. However, poor Serena was struggling in both the training and lessons and it wasn't long before she was trailing behind them.
"Serena, try one more time. It's not so hard. You've faced your last battle with King Soul and you saw the power he has. You must learn to protect yourself in case your friends and I aren't there for you!" Darien repeated. Sailor Moon sagged her back with a sigh. ...
"This is just too difficult and hard! I really can't stand this nonsense at all! If my friends won't be there... then the guards and mother will! I DO NOT NEED TO PROTECT MYSELF!" Sailor Moon contradicted angrily.
"OH COMMON SERENA! JUST DO WHAT DARIEN SAYS FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE! If we can do it, so can you! You're becoming real troublesome, you know!" Sailor Mars lectured.
"Oh fine. I'll try once more to aim that tree... but if I miss, I'M GIVING UP!" said Sailor Moon wearily.
A quick spell of dizziness flew through her head, making her feel faint. But she ignored it, knowing that it's the sun's heat that's making it so. She took hold of her tiara and sternly concentrated at the tree. Oh please, oh please, oh please make it this time! She wished in her mind.
"Moon Tiara Magic!" ...
Amazingly, the tiara didn't fly at everyone as usual and hit the tree, marking its bark with the edge of the sharp tiara.
"YOU DID IT, SAILOR MOON!" Sailor Venus cried cheerfully.
"CONGRATS!" Jupiter followed and Sailor Mercury just made her smile, which was more meaningful than what words could express.
Sailor Moon smiled proudly but another strike of a dizzy spell appeared in her mind, as everything suddenly went black. ...
"Will she be alright, Doctor Andrew?" said a soft familiar voice. There was a moment of silence and then a young gentleman's voice soothingly answered, "She just... fever... will be... all right." The words were barely heard in Serena's ears but understood that somehow, somewhere, at sometime, she had fallen ill. From a far, she heard an even fainter familiar voice that said, "I should've... listened to her... coughed earlier..." At once, Serena knew it was Luna but it was hard to think and the subject quickly flew out of her mind. She sighed once and tried to swallow the lump in her throat but it only stung and made her feel so VERY uncomfortable.
Outside of the room, the girls, Darien and Nicholas were waiting outside for any news. Nicholas kicked a little rock and sighed.
"Darien, you should've known she wasn't feeling well! You trained her to hard!" He complained roughly. His handsome, soft blue eyes were full of worry. ...
Hey! It isn't my fault! The others were doing fine. Serena is just too... weak and fragile." Darien excused, partly telling the truth.
"SHE'SAFUCKIN 8 YEAR OLD PRINCESS OF THE MOON! OF COURSE SHE'LL FRAGILE!"
"Oh...please stop curseing andarguing you guys. None of us knew she was feeling ill, for she acted completely normal this morning." Amy said kindly as she stood up from her chair. She ran a hand through her hair and leaned against a wall.
"Yes, Amy is right. Serena should've told us herself if she wasn't feeling well." Mina agreed and Lita nodded.
"I hope she'll be all right though." Raye said softly as she rested her head into her hands.What she saidsurprised the others. For it isn't everyday Raye is worried for that "Meatball Head."
"She'll be fine. She's strong for such a fragile girl...." Darien said calmly, as he ran his hand through his hair & sat in a chair next to raye. Raye managed a small smile, only because of the comforting words for her 'best' friend, not because of Darien. She had lost interest in him, even though she admired and flirted with him from time to time. ...
"There you are! I've been looking for you." Said a serene voice, which they knew it was Queen Serenity. The six bowed and the queen smiled a little. "I just wanted to let you know that Serena will be fine. She just has a very high fever but nothing can be done about that. Doctor Andrew, who is the finest doctor in the solar system, was called from Earth to survey her. He said she'll be fine."
They all sighed a sigh of relief and Darien grinned, for he trusted his friend Doctor Andrew with all this heart. Doctor Andrew is a young doctor, just a little older than Darien but was very high in intelligence. He had learned quickly and was trained to be a fine doctor.
"Then, there isn't anything to worry about?" Nicholas asked.
"No, young Prince Mortality. She will be fine. But keep her in your prayers and visit her constantly... ALL of you." Queen Serenity said softly as she looked at Nicholas then at the others.
"Yes ma'am." ...
ROSES!" Serena exclaimed, following a cough.
She moaned as her head spun with dizziness but brightened up as her eyes lied on the vase of roses, carefully decorated. A balloon floated from her bed stand that read, "Get Well Soon, Princess Serena!"
Serena clapped with joy as she read each of the get well cards her friends sent her.
Unfortunately, her friends weren't with her. They were busy training EXTRA hard now that Serena was sick. ...
Dear Meatball Head... oops... I meant Princess Serenity (I said that sarcastically),
How are you today? I hope you are doing better, for your spot in the classroom is dully empty. It's driving us crazy! We always expect your voice to call out, "I'M HUNGRY!" or "Do I have to?" or "DON'T CALL ME MEATBALL HEAD! YOU IDIOT" Ha ha. Funny, huh?
Yes, I agree this isn't the most friendly get will card but what do you expect? I'm Darien! WHAT DO YOU EXSPECT!But I really do with you were feeling better, for your annoying self is greatly missed. I hope to see your smile soon.
"The Great One,"
Darien
"HA! THE GREAT ONE INDEED!" Serena exclaimed sarcastically. Yet, her heart throbbed with joy to know that Darien missed her... even if it WAS just a little bit. She laughed as she reread the letter and her mind cleared up. She knew at once that the vase of roses were Darien's idea, for no one else could've known better how much she adored them. ...
Good Morning, Serena!
How do you like the balloon? I got it especially designed for you and it took a while, for the balloonist (or whatever you call that person), was so TERRIBLE at spelling! You see, when we were about to tell him your name, Raye accidentally blurted out, "MEATBALL HEAD!" and so... the balloonist wrote, "Get Welle sone, Meetbal Hed". Isn't he just TERRIBLE?! "EVEN SERENA HERSELF COULD'VE SPELLED BETTER!" Raye exclaimed.
You have missed a lot, my dear friend. The training has been really difficult without you, for there were no flying tiaras anymore. Laughs I greatly miss your happy, cheerful self but remember, your spot here will always wait for you. Get well soon!
Your loving friend and partner,
Amy
Serena sniffled a little to read such a kind letter and whom else could it have been from but Amy? She quickly glanced the balloon again and smiled as she opened her next card. ...
Okay, okay, I won't call you Meatball Head... THIS time.
So how are you doing? Bored? Tired? Feeling ANY better? I hope so... err... that is, that you're feeling better. Eh heh. Well, forgive me but I have accidentally burned another MoonFlower bush. I am greatly sorry and the girls scolded me about it. But I suppose you won't mind... right? (And gulp I hope you know that the MoonFlower bush that I burned was your favorite one... yes, the one with the pink tips on the petals. Laughs nervously)
ANYWAY... forget the MoonFlower bush. Heh. I am hoping that you will get better soon, for there is no one to tease anymore. Lita is too tough (and I'd hate to admit it... but sometimes, I get scared of her when she's angry), Amy is just too sweet to tease, I will NEVER tease Darien, the cats can be so crabby and... Wait... there IS Mina. Grins evilly ...
I'm sure my letter isn't helping you feel any better and I apologize for that. I try very hard to be nice to you and I promise you, that one day, I WILL achieve that goal. But in the meanwhile, I hope you know that I'm still your friend and that I care for you more than I do with others.
With giggles, laughter and smiles,
Raye
"That meanie Raye. SHE ACTUALLY SET THAT MOONFLOWER BUSH ON FIRE! Ugh... but oh well... she cares for me at least." Serena said to herself with a sweat drop.
Artemis walked in the room quietly; listening to Serena read aloud the letters and cards. He grinned to see that Serena's cheeks were so full of color now and he admitted that friendship is the best cure for whatever sickness there is. ...
Dear friend Serena,
I am in the kitchen right now, learning from the cook how to bake her special Double Chocolate, double layered (doubled practically everything) cake right now. It is very difficult... and you should see the mess I made! Whew! Just be glad I didn't make the mess in YOUR kitchen! But I promise you that by the time you're better, (which WILL be pretty soon), I'll bake for you a cake. I'm sure you'll love it, for everyone else does... or rather WILL, that is.
I have also sent with this letter, a batch of sugar cookies, knowing that it's your favorite kind. The Cook helped me with it but I mostly did it myself. I put extra sugar in, knowing you just ADORE sweets.
Guess what??? I overheard Darien and Malachite talking and they actually think Nephelite likes me! You should've seen how jumpy and happy I felt! I mean... I felt so restless and content, that I baked 47 cookies! Yessiree! I'm sooo glad! You KNOW how much I like Nephelite. He's SUCH a hunk! Giggles ...
Well... I have to go now. It's training time (my favorite time of the day) and I don't want to be late like I was last time. Bye! Get well soon!
Your Happy-Nephelite-Loving-Soon-To-Be-Mrs. Nephelite-Friend,
Lita. (Ha ha... funny, huh?)
P.S. GASP! I FORGOT WE HAVE A TEST TODAY! I'd better study... you're so lucky you're sick.
Serena laughed at the letter and knew right away that Lita's was the most cheerful letter she has and will receive.
Artemis chuckled slightly himself as he thought of the 8-year-old mischievous Lita as a "Mrs. Nephelite." Before he could chuckle again, he listened carefully as Serena read her next letter. ...
To my "Twin Sis":
Hello! How are you Twin #2? You know... no matter how old we get, or what people say, I'll always think of you as my twin sister. We have so much in common and we even look alike! Giggles But I'm very sorry to say that you're ill in bed. I wish you weren't... for what's the use of a Twin when the other is away? Sob sob But I suppose you'll get better soon, for you always have before.
Right now, I'm writing this letter while Darien is talking about one of those (boring) lessons of gravity, the history of our planets and junk like that. It's such a bore without passing notes to you or anything. ...
And guess what? Malachite sent me a bouquet of lilies! Isn't that so sweet? I fell in love with it (and the person who gave it to me)... but of course... I'm only 8, so... what do I know about love? No wait a sec... I'M THE LOVE GODDESS! (Or will be) Hehehe.
Feel better, Serena, for I miss you lots.
With love and laughter,
... Mina...
Ahh... so I see that the Mistress Mina is in love with Malachite! Artemis thought, as he finally understood why Malachite and Mina glanced at each other so often. Serena heaved a sigh, knowing that she is missing a lot in the world outside of her bedroom walls. She coughed through her sore, scratchy throat and her eyes watered. "One last letter..." she said. ...
Dearest Miss. Serena,
How lovely the sun seems to be! I wish you were out here with me but with you sick in bed and me working out my wits, I'm afraid it'll have to wait. I suppose you'll be getting better soon, for I believe your mother's words. I am sitting at my room and I have just looked out the window. It seems greatly lonely without your presence. I am hoping to see you soon and I am planning on visiting someday. In the meantime, keep your strength and I hope you know that I love ya.
Yours truly,
Nicky
Sigh "What a boring letter." Serena muttered so softly that even Artemis couldn't hear. Then she spoke a bit loudly. "If only Nicky was more like Darien... for I'm becoming more fond of HIM than Nicky. I wish everyone would understand that I don't like this betrothed deal." She sighed. ...
Artemis gasped silently as he overheard. Could it be the curse? No... It can't be. Curses are like fairytales and superstitions. Serena and Nicky - I mean, Nicholas - belongs together. He thought, although a part of him agreed that Serena and Darien would make a handsome pair... if only they wouldn't argue so.
He knew that he mustn't say a word of this to anyone... even though it'll be wrong. It will be Serena's decision, even if she isn't exactly 14 years old. He took a deep breath and walked away from the door. ...
SURPRISE!" They all exclaimed cheerfully. Serena's eyes opened as she saw her friends' faces. Almost a week had passed and she was still as ill as ever.
"You guys! What a surprise!" Serena exclaimed cheerfully, although she coughed a bit.
"Now... here's our gift to you from all of us." Darien said with a sneaky grin, which made Serena feel a bit uneasy. Darien handed her a gift-wrapped box. She squealed with joy. Carefully, she tore the wrapping paper and slowly opened the box. Inside... was a stack of homework.
"DARIEN! THAT'S MEAN! YOU KNOW I HATE HOMEWORK!" Serena wailed, pouting a little. Darien laughed and patted her on the shoulder....
I was only kidding, Meatball Head. Here... how about this?" he said as he handed her another box. This time, more quickly, she opened the box and saw a moon-crescent shaped wand.
"What is it?"
"It's the Moon Crescent wand. We all agree that your aiming and your skills grew rapidly... although you still lack concentration. So, this is your next weapon. You will not use this until later, when you'll be able to handle it. But I thought you'd might like it since you said your tiara 'sucked'." Darien explained. Serena grinned with pleasure. " Thank you Darien.." She said as she hugged him. He was surprised yes, but hugged back. Mina took the appertunity to take a glimps at them & she said to herself 'I thinl I have work today with the love birds...' She said in her mind & with that, there was an evil smile.
SO! What do you think? PLEASE REVIEW!!!! Well Good night & SAYANARA!!!!
Sweet-Usagi-16
