A Rose amongst the Thorns
Disclaimer: Nope, I still don't own Sailor Moon or its characters! winks
One of the most popular seniors at Crossroads High, Beryl had long wavy red hair and a pair of dazzling topaz eyes that could turn you into stone if she looked your way. Although she hated to admit it, Serena was envious of her gorgeous looks and popularity.
It's so unfair that someone like her has everything I've ever wanted, she thought, resentful.
Beryl's glossy pink lips were curved into a smirk; her hand placed on her hip, making her appear even more threatening.
"Oh, give it a break for once. Can't you see she's already upset?" Lita warned, protective of her best friend.
"God, I don't know why you guys hang around this loser. She's the biggest drag. You should really join my group of friends, you know," Beryl informed them, motioning to her posse.
Serena looked over at Beryl's friends and made a look of disgust. There was Zoisite, a girl with wavy strawberry-blonde hair that stopped half-way down her back, her eyes a dark shade of forest green. Her boyfriend, Malachite, was standing beside her, his arm wrapped around her hips as if in ownership of her. He had very light blonde hair, sometimes appearing a silvery-white, while his pale blue eyes were preoccupied on his girlfriend. Next to them stood Alan and Ann, another notorious couple. Mahogany hair fell over Alan's cobalt blue eyes and a flicker of desire flashed through them as he looked over the petite blonde being insulted by Beryl. Ann had shoulder-length auburn hair; her eyes were a hue of brown with a tinge of burgundy mixed in them. Her hand was grasped tightly onto her boyfriend's shirt, as if this was the only method of keeping him from wandering.
"We do not need, nor want, to be in your group of "friends". Got that Beryl?" Raye informed in a heated voice, her eyes turning a dark shade of magenta, something that happened only when Raye was pissed off.
"Whatever you say, princess. Let's go guys," Beryl said as she snapped her fingers and walked away from their table, her group following her away.
"I hate her so much," Serena spat out when her worst enemy had gone.
"Oh, don't worry about her, Sere. We all know she's really an evil witch," laughed Lita, trying to cheer up her friend.
"Yeah! Anyways, we have more important things to worry about, like Andrew's party…" Mina started, rambling on about the masquerade ball being held on Friday.
Serena sighed happily as she watched her friends chatting excitedly. She was so fortunate to have friends who cared about her so much.
Friday evening 6p.m
Serena sat in one of her best friends' lounge room, her stomach churning with butterflies. She was nervous and had been all day. Three of her friends were there also, but they were more excited about the party than anything else. Mina sashayed into the room, her arms full with the costumes she had ordered for the ball.
"Hey guys, these are our costumes! Don't they look absolutely beautiful?" the blonde bombshell sighed softly as she handed out the outfits to her friends.
"Oh, I forgot to mention this earlier. Sorry, Serena, but you'll have to be the Moon Princess. The store ran out of costumes for the other planets," Mina told her as she handed her the costume.
Serena frowned; it was always her that had to be different to the rest of her friends.
"Don't worry, Serena. That makes you more unique, you can be the leader of our group of princesses," Lita voiced enthusiastically.
Everyone nodded and smiled, knowing she would agree with being the Moon Princess if they all did.
"Fine, but you guys have to help me look good," Serena finally said in a discontented tone.
Her four friends cheered and quickly rushed off to different rooms in Mina's large house to get changed.
2 hours later
Three girls stood outside a door, waiting for their two friends to finish getting changed.
A luminous green dress clung to Lita's curvy body, creating the illusion of a forest nymph. The bodice was swirling with detailed patterns, the forest-green satin dress reaching the floor. Her arms were covered with long white gloves that stopped just above her elbow. She had her crimped brown hair out with a silver tiara placed delicately on her head. Her mask was of a pale green colour, multiple green gems garnishing it. She held in her hands a gold scepter with a single green gem situated on top and a sign of Jupiter etched into it.
Amy looked like a water sprite in her sweeping blue dress, it swirling wildly every time she moved. A polished silver tiara sat upon her blue head, matching that of Lita's. She too wore long white gloves, her hands grasped around a gold scepter with a shining blue gem at the top, the sign of Mercury carved into it. Her pale blue mask showed off her bright blue eyes, many sparkling blue gems decorating it.
Raye tapped her foot impatiently with her red high heels, giving her the appearance of a fiery enchantress. Her off-the-shoulder crimson dress was tight around her upper-body, while loose and flowing from the waist down. Her straight black hair fell down her back, her own silver tiara sitting neatly on top of her head. Her mask was a pale red, and like her two friends, was covered with numerous red gems. She held a gold scepter in her gloved hands as well, hers with a radiant red gem on top and the sign of Mars engraved into it.
"Mina, would you hurry up and finish Serena's make-up, otherwise we're going to be late!" Raye screamed through the door, while knocking on it several times.
Mina opened the door ajar and gave her waiting friends a cheeky smile, "Okay, okay, I'm done."
"Show us what you look like, Mina," Amy requested, a small smile on her face.
Opening the door fully, the honey blonde girl stepped out and proudly showed off her costume. The apricot-coloured dress she wore accentuated her body, giving extra emphasis to her long legs due to the long split up the side. Her turquoise blue eyes were sparkling gleefully behind her pale peach mask, various different orange gems embellishing it. A silver tiara rested on top of her head, her cascading blonde hair giving her the image of the Goddess Venus herself. Held in her gloved hands was another gold scepter; a glittering yellow gem resembling a topaz was positioned on top, the sign of Venus marked into it.
"Ooh, you look absolutely stunning!" Lita complimented.
"Yeh, yeh, great. But where is Serena? The limo is coming soon and I'd rather not be late for this party," Raye complained loudly.
"Yes, alright, Raye. Keep your panties on. Drum roll please. Now presenting the NEW and IMPROVED Serena Tsukino! Come on out Serena," Mina said as she stepped away from the door way to reveal her creation.
Everyone gasped as they saw Serena, the newly transformed Moon Princess. Her platinum blonde hair was up in their usual odango hairstyle, a large white flower in each of her odangoes. Mina had expertly curled her long hair, the golden locks tumbling freely down her back. Serena's dress embraced her body like a second skin; the translucent white silk wrapped tightly around her and then flowing out at the knees. Butterfly-like silk wings extended from the back of her dress, giving the impression of an angel rather than a princess. Her cerulean blue eyes shone brightly through her pearl white mask, an assortment of different coloured jewels adorning it. A small gold tiara decorated her head, a ruby-red heart-shaped gem situated in the middle of it. She did not wear gloves like the rest of her friends, but instead held her Moon scepter, which had a silver shaft and an extravagant ruby-like gem on top, in her manicured hands.
"Wow…Serena, you look so beautiful!" her three friends cried out in unison.
Serena's porcelain cheeks flushed a bright red, making her appear even more innocent than she already did. She walked out slowly, looking in one of the mirrors on the walls, and gasped at her appearance. She indeed did look beautiful; Mina could sure work magic with those fingers of hers. For the first time that day, Serena thought she may actually have fun at the ball. The limousine honked loudly from outside and the girls scurried off, thrilled about the night to come.
Author's note: Thank you guys for your lovely reviews :)I will try to make it more unique, lol. Hope you like my 2nd chapter Enjoy!