Ch 6: The Competition

The next two days pasted uneventfully. Rini and Hotaru seemed fine, and were having a great time. Bunny was practicing her violin for the competition and Darien was have a great time watching his family. The third day after the incident with the four unknown ladies was Saturday, the day of the violin competition. Bunny was rather nerves as she got into an elegant white dress, not unlike the dress she often wore as Princess Serenity. When they were all ready they headed to the park, where they would meet the others.

This was the first time that had all been together in the past three days. Everyone looked so elegant. They all wished Bunny luck and headed for the front row. Darien stayed behind for a moment.

"I know you can do this Buns. Your mother would be so proud if she could see you know," and with that he kissed her, then handed her a red rose. "This is for luck. You were always surrounded by roses during your concerts on the Moon."

Bunny took the rose and put it behind her ear before giving him a kiss, "Thank you. I know I can do this, as long as you are with me." At that she went back stage. Everyone there seemed so confident. They were all discussing the different places they had played, and the concerts they had been in. Bunny started to get really nervous again. How could she possibly think she could win against professionals. Sure she had been good back on the Moon, but what would the people think here and now.

When she looked at the list to see when she would have to perform her heart sank even more. She was last. LAST! Now, not only would she sound terrible, but they would have already heard all the people who were good. Bunny waited quietly for her turn to come. At least she could enjoy all the other competitors music. They all played beautiful pieces by famous composers. What would people think of her songs, ones they had never heard before.

When Bunny's turn came she walked slowly onto stage. She glanced out at the crowed and then at her friends. Then her eyes fell on Darien. He was smiling at her and she emedetly remembered all the concerts on the Moon. Bunny stepped up to the microphone and started "Carry On." She couldn't stop herself from singing along, she hoped know one minded. Bunny's eyes never left Darien's. Not to far into the song she noticed a surprised look in them though. When she finished she looked down finally. Somehow, her dress had changed. What was different? Then Bunny realized that she was dressed as Princess Serenity. She prayed that her crescent moon hadn't shown up. What would the audience think of that. Bunny played and sang "Oh Starry Night" without any thoughts of the competition. She had decided before she had started that she wouldn't win, she was just glad to play for a crowed again.

When she was done she bowed, and excepted back stage. Almost as soon as she was there so was Darien. "When did I transform?" were the first words out of her mouth.

"As soon as you looked at me. I don't think the audience noticed though. At least, I would think they would say something about your crescent moon if they had," Darien told her.

Bunny was speechless, "You mean it's there? They could see it? What did Luna say?"

"I said that I couldn't be happier then to see Princess Serenity performing again," Luna said as she jumped onto Bunny's shoulder.

After that they noticed that Monsurie Backmen was about to announce the winner. Bunny, Darien and Luna listened. Bunny had almost forgot that this was a competition, what with transforming and all.

"Now I would like to announce the winner. I have been looking for the composers of the songs she performed for a long time. For some reason I have known them my whole life, but could never find out from where. I think that you will all agree that this young girl has a great talent. And without further ado, the winner… Serena Tsukino!"

Bunny couldn't believe it. She had won. Darien gave her a kiss of congregations before encouraging her back onto stage. Bunny was only half aware of what she was doing. She came out and shook hands with Monsurie Backmen and bowed to the audience. She still couldn't believe she had won. It wasn't until she was back backstage with her friends that another question entered her mind.

"Luna, how come Monsurie Backmen said he had knew the songs I played since he was young? If I wrote those songs in my past life how could anyone here know them?"

"I don't know Bunny. It doesn't make since, unless… but no, that's silly."

"Unless what Luna?" Amy questioned.

"Well, unless he is also from the Moon."

"You're right Luna. Queen Serenity didn't only save the scouts, but all the people of the Moon. Perhaps Monsurie Backmen somehow regained some of his old memories," Artemis said.

"Luna, Artemis what are you talking about? I thought we were the only ones who could remember the Moon Kingdom?" Mina inquired.

"Yes, well… you should be, but it makes since that others might remember something, if they were reminded," Luna tried to explain.

As they were talking Bunny was still in shock. She had won, and someone from the Moon Kingdom still remembered her songs. It wasn't until Monsurie Backmen walked over that she completely came to her senses.

"Congratulations, Serena. It will be an honor to teach someone with so much talent."

"Thank you Monsurie Backmen. And please, call me Bunny."

"Ah, Bunny that is an appropriate nickname for you," Monsurie Backmen said, though not really sure why it was appropriate. "And who are your charming companions?"

"These are my friends, Darien, Amy, Raye, Lita, Mina, Rini, Hotaru, Trista, Amara, and Michelle," Bunny introduced all her friends, realizing, for the first time how large the group had gotten.

"Michelle, you mean Michelle Kaiou? It is indeed a pleasure to meet you," and Monsurie Backmen bowed to Michelle.

"It is an honor to meet you as well, Monsurie Backmen," said Michelle returning the bow.

"I must say," continued Monsurie Backmen, turning back to Bunny, "that you seem oddly familiar. And those songs you played. I am glad to have finally heard them in their entirety. Where did you learn them?"

Bunny looked at Luna, and suggested that they all take a walk. If they were going to explain about the Moon Kingdom, they couldn't do it in public.

"Well, the songs I played are quite old. Not many people remember them, you are the first, other then my friends here, that I have ever meet who knows them," Bunny began to explain. When they had got to an excluded part of the park they all sat down on the benches.

"Yes, I had a feeling they were old, but where did you learn them?" Monsurie Backmen pressed.

Bunny looked at Luna for help. What was she supposed to tell him? Luckily Luna had already decided and came to her rescue. "Bunny composed those songs herself, along time ago," Luna said.

"Ahhh? That cat can talk?" was Monsurie Backmen's first response. " Yes, of course you can talk, that's why you have the crescent moon on your forehead."

"Yes… you are starting to remember," and Luna started the Luna-mindmeld. They could see that Monsurie Backmen was regaining his old memories.

"Yes, I remember now. The Moon Kingdom, and Princess Serenity and the scouts. However, I don't remember either Rini or Darien," Monsurie Backmen stated when Luna had finished.

"Well, it's no surprise you don't remember Rini, seeing as she was not around then. Rini is Darien's and my daughter from the future. She is here training as a scout," Bunny explained. "And Darien was Prince Endymion, of the Earth. It is not surprising you don't remember him, either, seeing as there wasn't supposed to be communication between the Earth and the Moon."

After a little more talking and explaining Monsurie Backmen was overjoyed. He finally understood why he knew parts of songs know one else did. Before they left they had also set up Bunny's lessons, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. After that Monsurie Backmen left the others to a day of fun.