Party for the Moon Princess
The Silver Moon Kingdom throne room
Party Preparations
Decorationsx
Foodx
Slightly Changed Seatingx
Musicx
Cakesx (5)
Dressesx (6)
Suitsx (10)
SecurityXXXXX
Presentsxx
Serenity thinks for a moment. Then asks, "Nicolas, what gift did we get Serena?"
The handsome blonde prince sighs. "Luan and Artemis from the Mau, they are to be her advisors."
Serenity nods and puts check marks near presents. "I guess all is in order. I can now relax for a bit." Queen Serenity stretches her arms and legs.
"Are you always so beautiful? When you do nothing at all?" Nicolas asks her, as he comes up behind her and gives her a hug.
The queen stands, gives him a quick peck on the cheek. "What if anyone sees us?" Serenity asks as she cuddles into her lover.
"Just tell them to buzz off." Nicolas answers with a sexy smile.
By the Swimming Pool
The three light, knights and scouts are all relaxing by the pool. Serena sits on the edge of the pool in a two-piece. Seiya in red trunks, Taiki in yellow, and Yaten in blue are off planning a surprise of their own. The scouts and knights in their respective colors sit around the pool chatting.
Suddenly a loud yell breaks the quietness of the pool. "CANNON BALL!" Yells Chad yells as he dives off the board. With a huge splash tidal wave is formed. This wave gets all the girls soaked.
"CHAD!" All the girls scream and gasp. While the knight's laugh at the scene. The fore mentioned tidal wave gets to the end of the pool, and breaks onto poor princess Serena.
"AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!" Screams the Princess and jumps up. Looking like a drowned rat. Serena scans the pool as Chad breaks the surface.
"Cool, move Dude." Ken says with a grin. The rest of the knights nod and laugh at the picture that is the Princesses. Most look like drowned rats one looks like a French poodle.
The Sailor Stars are at the side of the pool, feet in just relaxing before working later. Seiya gets up and gets a towel for Serena. "Here Love, let me help dry you off." Serena waves him off, "Not just yet. Girls Lets Do It." Serena commands as she dives into the pool.
The scouts gather, then start after Chad to dunk him. Rei mentions, "Chad, you know the punishment." Greg and the rest of knights dive to protect Chad.
"Boys against Girls!" Yells one of the others knights.
Moreover, the water war is on. Seiya jumps in and pulls Serena out. "what are you doing, Seiya?" "Evening the Odds." He answers as Yaten and Taiki do the same with Minako and Ami.
"But, we girls must stick together." Minako says as Yaten puts her to the side of the pool.
"yes, but wouldn't you rather hold me and keep me rested for the part?" Yaten asks with innocently wide eyes. Taiki agrees with is cousin.
Minako, Serena, and Ami smile up at their boyfriends. With out warning the guys drop the girls into the deep end of the pool and run off laughing.
The three scouts come up screaming. "Seiya, Yaten, and Taiki your are all dead meat!"
The race is on, and so goes the afternoon.
All has calmed down for the birthday celebrations. The girls and knights wear their respective colors. Just before dinner is served, ten more guests arrive. The Outer Scouts with their knights, King Jerrold and Prince Darien of Earth, and Queen Nephirina along with her daughter Princess Rini of the Dark Moon arrive bearing gifts.
Queen Serenity rises, "I see that all are in attendance. Hello sister and niece you are looking well."
Nephirina with a slight sneer replies. "Yes, and so are you and your daughter. Have you decided on the old law, Sister dear?"
Serena is near the stage listening with the scouts to the Three Lights. "Oh, yes, all the girls have been matched, even Serena." Serenity smiles at her sister.
"That is good to know. I hope that you remember the betrothal to my son Darien for your daughter." King Jerrold says with an evil smile.
Queen Serenity looks crossly at him. "I have not forgotten, but my daughter has found her True Soul, and has chosen him."
King Jerrold stutters, "I will not let you out of the betrothal made by King David at Serena's birth 18 years ago today!"
Queen Serenity taken aback by King Jerrold's forceful statement then thinks for a moment. "NO, my daughter, Princess Serena, shall choose who she wishes to marry." The Queen then walks off towards the ballroom.
"Dam, when did she grow a back bone?" Nephirina states as she watches her sister leave.
"Our plans shall be ruined." Jerrold whispers.
"Not entirely." Nephirina states, and consuls King Jerrold.
The band takes a dinner break with the guests. Princess Serena and Prince Seiya sit next to each other, with the lovers on either side of them. Queen Serenity and Prince Nicolas chat in a quiet corner.
"I don't like this. Your sister and Jerrold have not left each others side since arriving." Prince Nicolas quietly talks.
Serenity nods, "Yes, I noticed that, too. It is also the reason why I have decided to announce the engagements TONIGHT, including ours."
Prince Nicolas startled, but smiles warmly. "That sounds like a great idea to me."
As dinner progresses chatter is light until Queen Serena taps her glass and all is quiet.
"We are all gathered here today to celebrate the Birth of my beloved daughter, Crown Princess Serenity "Serena" Tsukino, the V of the White Moon Kingdom and her court."
Applause and cheering dies down. "Also, as gifts from her sire and I, I present Lady Luna and Lord Artemis of the Mau System." Luna and Artemis walk in as humans, but as they near the table they change to cats. "Yes, they are to be cat advisors for my daughter."
Leaning down to pick up Luna, Serena asks, "May I give one as a gift to a guardian?"
The queen nods, Princess Serenity smiles and puts Luna on her seat. Takes up Artemis and gives him to Minako. "Here my dearest friend, a protector for you my Twin." They hug squashing Artemis a little. Serena returns to her seat, picking up Luna and petting her gently.
"Princess Rei of Mars, a gift from your parents, Phobos and Deimos," Twin girls walk into the room, then change into black crows and fly to Mars' shoulders. "They are from the Moons of Mars."
"Princess Ami of Mercury, your dear mother would give you this micro-computer and visor. Fall all need to calculate." In a blue haze, this appears with a new tiara and sapphire earrings.
"Finally, to you Lita Princess of Jupiter, to you the holy crown of Jupiter, The Oak Leaf." Within a Lightening bolt, a tiara along with rose quart earrings shaped into roses.
"I hope all of you enjoy your gifts. However, tonight I have decided to announce seven more surprises." Queen Serenity takes a deep breath to calm her. Queen Nephirina and King Jerrold look at her with questioning eyes.
"Tonight I announce seven new TRUE SOUL engagements:
1-Princess Minako of Venus has recognized Prince Yaten of Planet Healer, and singer of the Three Lights.
2-Princess Lita of Jupiter has recognized Prince Ken of Io.
3-Princess Rei of Mars has recognized Prince Chad of Mars.
4-Princess Ami of Mercury has recognized Prince Taiki of Planet Maker; he is also a singer of the Three Lights.
5-Princess Setsuna of Pluto has recognized Prince Greg of Mercury.
6-My own precious daughter, The Crown Princess Serenity "Serena" Tsukino, the V of the White Moon Kingdom has recognized Prince Seiya of the Kakyuu system Planet Fighter; he is the lead singer of the group who is performing here during the Festival, The Three Lights.
Gasps all heard around the room. A minute goes by, total silence. Then everyone starts cheering. Queen Nephirina and King Jerrold are seething in a corner. "This is not good." Princess Rini and Prince Darien just look on, in shock at the courts table. As the ruckus dies down Queen Serenity taps her glass once more for attention.
"I have one more announcement to make. I myself will be marrying my True Soul, Serena's true sire, second prince of the Asteroid Belt, King David's brother. I have mourned my Husband for 16 yrs, its time to move on." With a quick look at Prince Nicolas, the Queen then continues, "May I present Prince Nicolas."
Silence fills the room, as all realize it is the faithful butler. However, in his planets colors of Gold/Silver/Blue he looks every inch the Prince he is. He bows to the court and applause once again fills the air.
"So, please enjoy the rest of the night's entertainments." Serenity says, as she and Nicolas retire to the throne room to accept congratulations.
The party continues late into the night. Serena and Seiya take time to dance, as do all the couples from the musical group. The newly engaged celebrate with family friends and strangers.
Nephirina, Rini, Darien, and Jerrold leave after the dinner has ended, not at all happy.
"Ouch, that crimps your plans good, don't it." Rini states to the King and Queen. "All having true Souls and all, can we just forget about killing the White Moon Kingdom. I mean do we really need Serena and her lot?" Darien asks.
The older couple looks at them. "YES!" They state together. "We need the final ring on Rini's hand to have the crystal appear for one thing. Second, just to make the sure the full crown comes to the Dark Moon Kingdom." Queen Nephirina says angrily.
King Jerrold listens as he looks out the window. "Now how to make the Three Lights disappear? Long enough to get Darien re-instated as the Moon King. Not to mention get rid of that 'So Called' Prince Nicolas." He mumbles loud enough for Nephirina to hear.
Queen Nephirina turns slowly to King Jerrold. "What…did…you…just… say, Jerrold darling?" He repeats himself slowly. Nephirina smiles, "I'm getting a better plan. Hehehe. Yes, that would do, wouldn't it." The other three in the carriage look confused as Nephirina tells them her new plan.
