You've Got Mail
By: Hidden Firecracker
Chapter Four: Beach Boys and Bubbles
Disclaimer 3: I do not own the Beach Boys, Weezer, or any of their songs attributed to either of them throughout the remainder of the story.
To: Party Planners
From: Minako
Re: We have a week and a half left!
Ok team, we have a week and a half left. We spent half of our vacation planning where to have the party and who to invite. Ami, is it "who" or "whom"? Well, I say we ditch the committee idea and just start throwing out ideas. Our best ideas so far have come from us personally, and not the work of the committees. Let us just say what we think and then give it the thumbs up or thumbs down. We need to get this thing planned, like now!
Desperately Yours,
Minako
To: Party Planners
From: Ami
Re: re: We have a week and a half left!
These committees are more solid and productive. We should keep the organization. Oh, here is the grammar lesson of the day, brought to you by Blondie: Who is like a nominative pronoun that would function as a subject of a verb (Who wrote the SM-mail) or as the subject of a linked verb (Do you know who wrote the SM-mail?). Whomacts more like a direct object, such as being the object of a verb (Whom did you talk to) or a preposition (Serenity is the person to whom I talked to).
Regards,
Ami
To: Party Planners
From: Kunzite
Re: re: re: We have a week and a half left!
I am pulling rank. We throw out the committee structure and go with the flow. There are 13 of us, which is one big committee in and of itself. I mean no disrespect to Ami and I do not support Minako because I happen to adore her. I personally believe that this is the best way.
First in Command,
General Kunzite
To: Party Planners
From: Minako
Re: re: re: re: We have a week and a half left!
Well, I pull rank too!
First in Command,
Sailor Venus
To: Party Planners
From: Nephrite
Re: A Beach
I have researched and found some suitable beaches for our weekend. The question is, what kind of surroundings do we want?
There is a nice beach in Hawaii, but that is the cliché and expected. It has nice waves for surfing, but sharks might be a problem. However, private beaches might be a problem since the locals are possessive of their turf, and rightly so.
We could go to the coast of Greece for some nice warm water. We could also go to any of the Islands in the Caribbean. The coasts of Australia and New Zealand are nice. They have nice scuba diving. We could also do a nice beach on the west coast of Costa Rica. However, all of the nice private beaches might be too pricy for us. Really, they may be too conspicuous for one of us to reserve. Royalty like us? This would be in every major gossip magazine and newspaper. Besides, the nice beaches might be too touristy for us. We might need to look into a nice public thing…
Surfs up,
General Nephrite
(are we really doing this now, or is this just a "leader" thing?)
To: Earth Entourage
From: Jadeite
Re: Nice Plug
Kudos to Nephrite for spinning the private vs. public thing in our favor. Hopefully the vote will change and the tides will turn in our favor! Neph, what is it with you and the word "nice"?
General Jadeite
(I think we are doing this just to mock Kunz)
To: Inner Princesses
From: Michiru; Haruka
Re: Your Men are Clever!
Ok, so we took the liberty of contacting more reliable sources and using our methods, we discovered the stakes of that bet. If men show up at the party, then the "whiners" win, and that means the "pretty boys" show up naked to the ball. Who are the whiners? Jed/Kunz/Neph. The pretty boys, as you have probably guessed, are Endy/Zoi. If men do not show up, and it is a private party, then the pretty boys win and Jed/Kunz/Neph will be serving as Endy and Zoi's personal slaves for a week.
Why all of this, you ask? Well the boys were making fun of each other and their reservations of having men invited to the party. Zoi said something about how he didn't understand why Neph/Kunz/Jed were whining since they know that you girls wouldn't have the guts to invite men, anyways. He also thought that you girls would rather spend the weekend with them alone. Therefore, Kunz called Zoi's bluff and brought the rest of the boys into it. He turned it into a bet by saying that since Zoi is so confident, then if he is right and the girls don't invite men, then Kunz/Neph/Jed will pay the price for doubting him.
Why did they not tell you? They thought you would be mad about them making bets about your actions and decisions. They did not know if you would see it as harmless fun or incredible stupidity. Bottom line: they are scared chickens.
Now the question is, what is the price of this information worth to you?
Better yet, which boys do you want to make suffer the most? We don't have committees anymore, so you can change anything to your favor. This is your game now. Play it how you want it.
We can't wait to see what you do with this information,
Sailor(s) Neptune and Uranus
(Just mocking Minako and Kunzite, and their pride in their power)
To: Party Planners
From: Michiru
Re: Music
I have been thinking of some themed music for the occasion and I came up with a great idea-the Beach Boys! They are an old classic group who have a very energetic sound. Their harmony is amazing and they would add something upbeat to our party. They are pure geniuses of their age and their sound has withstood the test of time. I have attached for you a sample of some of their songs. See what you think.
Thanks,
Michiru
Enc: Beach Boys: Kokomo; Catch a Wave; Wouldn't it Be Nice
To: Party Planners
From: Hotaru
Re: re: Music
Wellz, I'm not sure about the Beach Boys. They're kinda old-fashioned. What about something more punk rock like Weezer? They have a chill song called "Island in the Sun" that would work.
Laterz
HoTaRu
Enc: Weezer: Island in the Sun
To: Inner Princesses
From: Rei
Re: That stupid bet
Well, next time he comes to visit, Jed is sleeping on the Palace couch!
Grrrrr,
Rei
To: Inner Princesses
From: Makoto
Re: re: That stupid bet
I wouldn't get too upset yet, Rei. Like Michiru and Haruka said, the ball is in our court. Right now, Neph, Jed and Kunzite are all going to be personal slaves for a week. So, what do we want more? Do we want them to be slaves or do we want Zoisite and Endy to be naked in public?
I personally think the bet is kind of funny and I wouldn't mind Nephrite having to put in some hard time. It won't hurt him one lick. Of course, seeing those two naked would be down right hilarious. We could give Zoi a taste of his own medicine for being so confident about how we would respond to this whole "men" thing. I say, it's up to Ami. Do you mind putting your man in this position for these reasons?
No matter what, we will ALL never hear the end of it.
Sigh,
MAKOTO
To: Inner Princesses
From: Ami
Re: re: re: That stupid bet
The way I see it, Nephrite, Jadeite and Endymion have nothing to do with starting this, but they did go along with it. The bet is not a big deal to me, but what is a big deal to me is that they think they can predict us. Senshi should never be predictable. I am not sure if I am ready to send him out in all of his "glory", just yet. But I am not sure if he deserves having some personal slaves for a week, either.
Is there a way we can fix it so that both sides lose?
Sigh,
AMI
To: Party Planners
From: Minako
Re: Music and Itinerary
As leader of the Inner Senshi, I must insist we defer to Michiru's expertise in music. She has the most class and I trust her judgment. Besides, we are going to have lots of music throughout the weekend. We can use the Beach Boys, Weezer and whatever else we come up with. Good planning, team!
Now, I would like for us to pick a location where we can go sailing. We should still have our private location, but be close enough to civilization that we can go out dancing at night. Nephrite, what kinds of beaches have that?
The Glamorous,
Minako
To: Party Planners
From: Zoisite
Re: Beach Ideas
Wow. Everyone note that when Nephrite adds "General" in front of his name, he suddenly sounds much more important and special. For Minako's ideas, may I suggest the Australian, New Zealand or Costa Rican beaches? I think Nephrite exaggerates the troubles of getting a private beach. We should be just fine. His concern with cost? Its us! We should be more than fine.
Dreaming of umbrella drinks,
Zoisite
To: Outer Senshi
From: Haruka
Re: A Bet of Our Own
I personally will serve you all drinks in a pink frilly dress if the Inners let Endymion and Zoisite win the bet. I don't care what you say, but I think that would be the bigger punishment for the boys -to get Endy and Zoi naked. Then they get in trouble with Queens and Kings and such. Personal slaves? Not good enough. They will definitely make sure Endy and Zoi suffer.
Call my bet and name your terms.
-Haruka
To: Outer Senshi
From: Setsuna
Re: re: A Bet of Our Own
Normally, such behavior would be beneath me, but I will tag your bet. So Haruka thinks that Nephrite/Kunzite/Jadeite will win and Endymion/Zoisite will lose? Very good, then. If Endymion and Zoisite win then you will see me in a swimsuit this weekend, and I promise I will not be modest as I usually am in such situations.
-Setsuna
To: Outer Senshi
From: Michiru
Re: re: re: A Bet of Our Own
Setsuna, you can do better than that. If Endy and Zoi win, then you need to jump in the ocean naked. If they lose, then Nephrite, Jadeite, and Kunzite will be slaves, and we will still need to get some naked out of this whole situation. That is where you will come in.
Wink Wink,
Michiru
To: Party Planners
From: Ami
Re: Beach Research
I have been researching the possibilities at Zoisite's suggested beaches. I think that for us to find a more private and adventurous setting, we should go to a beach in Costa Rica. There, we can go sailing, snorkeling off of a private sail boat, sailing of course, parasailing, swim up to bars that have seats to their bar right there in the water, get our hair braided (ha!), go clubbing, or whatever else we want to do. We could rent a house for the weekend and be close to an area where we could go down water slides and zip lines in the jungles or go horseback riding on the beach.
Zoi and I are working on the sunscreen for Serenity as we speak!
Dreaming of Clear Blue Water,
Ami
To: Party Planners
From: Endymion
Re: Costa Rica
That plan sounds splendid, Ami. I'll have Kunzite make some housing reservations for us. Jadeite and Nephrite will arrange our daytime activities, such as reserving a sailboat and finding horses. Why don't you ladies work on the actual "kidnapping".
Good Work Team,
Endymion
To: Earth Entourage
From: Kunzite
Re: This charming bet
I would like to kindly and respectfully remind our Prince that the bet is not in affect yet and duly note that the "Whiners" were assigned tasks for this party, while the "Pretty Boys" were not. Speaking of such matters, I do not believe the ladies know about any of this yet, am I correct?
Humbly Yours,
Kunzite
To: Earth Entourage
From: Zoisite
Re: re: This charming bet
I hope you are correct. We have no reason to believe the contrary.
Yup,
Zoisite
To: Outer Senshi
From: Setsuna
Re: re: re: re: A Bet of Our Own
Ok, naked in the ocean takes this a bit too far. I refuse to do that. How about I do a little dance in a grass skirt and coconut bra for the group, if I lose. Will that satisfy you?
-Your Time Keeper
To: Outer Senshi
From: Haruka
Re: re: re: re: re: A Bet of Our Own
Yes, that will. Why not? You shaking your thang in a grass skirt and knocking the coconuts around? That would be priceless for me.
-Haruka
To: Inner Princesses
From: Rei
Re: Hmmmmm
Ami is on to something here! Do you think we could actually get the boys to braid their precious hair? How about this for a compromise? We invite, say, 2 men to the party to be Setsuna and Hotaru's friends. Then it is no longer a private party. Endymion and Zoisite will have to be on display and they don't get the luxury of personal slaves. However, we don't let Jadeite, Nephrite and Kunzite off that easily. We make them get their hair braided in that thousands of little mini-braid style traditional of such beach type trips. If would pain them all to have their lovely locks contained in such a fashion. They'll have to show up at the same ball with their hair in braids. In the end, they all suffer public humiliation and we gloat!
Happy as a clown,
Sailor Mars (silly Minako, tricks are for kids)
P.s.- and considering giving dear Jed less time on the Palace couch if we do this.
To: Inner Princesses
From: Jupiter
Re: re Hmmmmm
Oh that is sooooo despicable, I love it! It is perfect! Jed can spend less time on the couch because I'm in. I cast my vote for the plan!
Now, how about this for the kidnapping plan? Rei and Minako can pack her bags, I can get her to the transport, and Ami can clear her schedule so she is free of any obligation during this vacation. Ami can recruit help from the King and Queen once we tell them about all of this. I cast my vote for this plan, too!
Laughing inside,
Sailor Jupe
To: Party Planners
From: Kunzite
Re: Our Lodgings
I have booked us a classy house in Costa Rica. For our particular hacienda, you enter on the ground level consisting of the living room, parlor, kitchen, half of the pool (the indoor half), and one bedroom to fit 4 people (or two couples). If you take the staircase on the left, it leads down into the master bedroom where we will put our most High and Royal couple, Endymion and Serenity. If you take the staircase to the right, it leads to the 4 stories above the ground level. Now, the fun part is that the staircase and upper hallways are all outside. Do not worry, the actual rooms are inside. The staircase up to the upper levels also leads to the outdoor half of the pool with a waterfall, overlooking the ocean.
Just imagine a giant tree house made of brick. The second story has a lounge and a bedroom for 2 people. The third story has a 3 person bedroom, a 2 person bedroom and a study room/library. The fourth story has a 6 person bedroom. Each floor has a bathroom. The house has a path down to our private stretch of beach.
I don't care who bunks where, I just know that we have more than enough space for all of us. We can switch bedrooms if we need to.
My work here is done,
Kunzite
Enc: Floor Plans
To: Party Planners
From: Ami and Zoisite
Re: DIBS
We claim the third story bedroom-the one with the study/library.
A & Z
To: Inner Princesses
From: Minako
Re: Rei's scheme
I'm in! I like the naked, hair braiding and kidnapping ideas. I vote yes.
Ami and Zoi want to "study" each other. They are pretty eager about it.
Aww Young Love,
MINAKO
To: Inner Princesses
From: Mercury
Re: re: Rei's scheme
I vote yes to all of the above. I only want to add that we shouldn't mention to the Generals that we are inviting some men to keep Setsuna and Hotaru company. We'll let Sets and Hotaru pick them, but the Generals will just have to be surprised.
I'm just waiting for Minako and Kunzite to claim the 6 person bedroom to themselves. They will probably claim that they get it since they are the leaders.
Smirking,
Ames
To: Party Planners
From: Jadeite and Nephrite
Re: Our Work Is Done Too
We have our fun times all planned out. Just trust us. It is all there, from parasailing to going to that bar you can swim up to. We made all the contacts and reservations. Just trust us. We will type up the itinerary later so some people don't get aneurysms over the whole deal. Right now, we are just too tired.
Nice try, Ami and Zoi. However, we will be rotating who gets the private rooms and who gets to share rooms with other people. I volunteer the old logistics committee to make out that schedule.
Later,
J & N
To: Party Planners
From: Inner Princesses
Re: Kidnapping
We have the kidnapping all planned out. Just trust us. (see boys, that can get annoying!) Yet, if you need more trust than the boys can give, then we offer you this: Ami approves of the plan and finds no fault in it.
Never doubt a Senshi,
-Ice Queen
-I'll burn your Ass if you don't trust us
-Its like Thunder….Lighting…the way you love me is frightening! (that's part of an old song)
-Your Idol
To: Inner Princesses
From: Serenity
Re: 5 days until you all return!
I am in charge of making preparations for your return. I have your rooms all aired out and deep cleaned and something special waiting for you on your beds. You better bring me back something cool from your planets!
Mum and I had some time to bond and we got to talk and all that jazz. I fixed up my garden and got to be really lazy. It was a good vacation for me, but I can't wait to gossip with you in person!
Love,
Serenity
To: Inner Princesses
From: Rei
Re: What happened here?
She can spell. She is cured?
-Mars
To: Inner Princesses
From: Ami
Re: re: What happened here?
I wrote and taught her about spell and grammar check. She is cured - if she is on a computer.
-Mercury
To: Party Planners
From: Michiru
Re: Something Soothing
Have you ever blown bubbles and listened to the Beach Boys? It is like heaven. Nothing will make your drift away better than that combination. I suggest blowing bubbles and listening to "God Only Knows" by the Beach Boys. That particular one is euphoric. Which brings me to my point. We can create a special birthday moment for Serenity (and Endymion) by creating bubbles and playing some Beach Boys classics. Can we add this into our mystery itinerary?
-Already Swaying and Dreaming,
Michiru
To: Party Planners
From: Old Logistics Committee
Re: Room Rotation
We like the magic bubble moment idea. Don't worry about blowing the bubbles, Ami can help us out there.
For transportation, we agree that we can teleport our group from the Moon Palace, to the beach with ease.
For funding, we have enclosed the projected bill and have divided the projected cost by 13. Plan on begging parents or whoever for the funds and bring the money with you to the Moon so we will have it handy to pay when we get there.
Now for the main event: the room rotation. (Unfortunately, Endy and Sere get the master suite the entire time)
Day One AND Two:
1st floor ( 4 people)Setsuna/Hotaru
2nd floor (2 people)Michiru/Haruka
3rd floor (3 people)Rei/Jadeite
3rd floor (2 people)Ami/Zoisite
4th floor (6 people)Minako/Kunzite and Makoto/Nephrite
Day Three AND Four:
1st floor (4 people)Setsuna/Hotaru
2nd floor (2 people)Michiru/Haruka
3rd floor (3 people)Minako/Kunzite
3rd floor (2 people)Makoto/Nephrite
4th floor (6 people)Ami/Zoisite and Rei/Jadeite
Day Five AND Six:
1st floor (4 people)Ami/Zoisite
2nd floor (2 people)Rei/Jadeite
3rd floor (3 people)Minako/Kunzite
3rd floor (2 people)Makoto/Nephrite
4th floor (6 people)Michiru/Haruka/Setsuna/Hotaru
This will allow for each couple to have their own room for 4 nights and only have to share with someone for 2 nights. It also allows a minimal amount of moving for everyone except the martyrs Ami/Zoisite/Rei/Jadeite, who will be moving every two nights without compliant.
Now, we can't wait to see that itinerary!
The old logistics committee:
Ami, Zoisite, Michiru, Setsuna (with some input from Rei and Jadeite)
To: Inner Princesses
From: Princess Makoto
Re: Sleeping Arrangements
I see how you made sure there was always room for Setsuna and Hotaru's secret guests. I just got the names of the people they want to bring. Setsuna is bringing a friend from Pluto, who happens to be a Lord or Barron or something. Hotaru is bringing a friend (who I think is a crush) from Saturn who happens to be the son of one of Saturn's most celebrated generals. I believe he is a general in training himself. Man, I can't wait to see the looks on OUR Generals' faces when they find out they ALL lose! HA HA. Don't mess with Senshi.
Can't Wait!
Makoto
To: Party Planners
From: Nephrite and Jadeite
Re: Itinerary
The guilt is overwhelming so we guess we couldn't keep the suspense going any longer. So here you all go:
Day One: Arrive at noon; chill at private beach; dinner on beach at 5; board games and bonding in the house till bedtime. THE LAZY DAY
Day Two: 9 am sailing to some island off of the coast; once at island, snorkel around the coral reef; when hungry, eat picnic lunch on island beach; head back to mainland at 5; dinner at nearby resort at 7; clubbing at resort all night. THE PREPPY DAY
Day Three: Go to tourist beach around noon and eat lunch at food stand there; go parasailing/boogie boarding/surfing all afternoon; shop for souvenirs or whatever; dinner on boat; more ocean activity; go back to house. THE BEACH BUM DAY
Day Four: Free Day to explore the area and do whatever anyone wants with whoever they want. Basically, Serenity can have her say and we do what she wants. Everyone except Endymion gathers at 5 to prepare for Beach Boys and Bubbles serenade to Serenity and Endymion at 6. We will dazzle the couple with a romantic evening. THE DAY OF LOOOVE
Day Five: Go to jungle thing at 1 and hike up an 8 mile hill to do a zip line through the forest right back down. Zip lines goes for 6 miles and then we stop and go down a One mile water slide (it has stops along the way). Then we walk a mile. Once at bottom of hill, we get on horses and ride to some remote spa. Spend rest of the evening at the spa. DAY OF EXERTION
Day Six: Wake up to look for monkeys in our front yard trees. Then we walk around and look for more exotic animals. After that, we can do whatever we want for our last day. DAY OF ANIMALS
Well, there you all are. Here is what to expect.
Our work here is also done,
Nephrite and Jadeite
To: Inner Princesses
From: Minako
Re: Change of Itinerary
That schedule sounds wild and fantastic! I will follow up on all of the reservations and let them know two more people will be there (Setsuna and Hotaru's guests).
I suppose that we can make the boys braid their hair on Day 3 or Day 6. We'll have to go into the tourist area of town to do it and it will depend on how long we want them to suffer through the vacation.
They dedicated a day of "looooove"!
Mina
To: Party Planners
From: Ami
Re: Sunscreen
I got the royal sunscreen so everyone can go home dignified and pale, as good little royals should be. This is a complete sun block and will do its job well. I have also notified Serenity's parents and they are excited and honored that we would go through the trouble. They know she will enjoy the week and they promise not to say a word.
I'll see you sooner than later,
Princess Ami of Mercury, the Genius of All
To: Party Planners
From: Prince Endymion of Earth, the Classiest of All
Re: The Time Has Come!
Good job team, we did it! I know the girls return to the Moon tomorrow and we finally have all the details in place. In two days, we will attend the fancy ball arranged by the Moon folk and the next morning we will "kidnap" Serenity for our 6 days of fun. It was a privilege working with you all… things did get interesting.
Thanks again for providing the master suite for Serenity and me.
I will see you all at the birthday ball,
Endymion, signing off of this Party Planner business.
Continued in Chapter Five
A/N: No, seriously, the Beach Boys and bubbles will cure anything!
Thank you so much for reading and I would welcome any comments that you have.