Disclaimer: (sung to melody of Mary had a Little Lamb) I don't own Sailor Moon, Sailor Moon, Sailor Moon. I don't own Sailor Moon which really kind of sucks.

Hours slowly crept by andHitomi and Serena had become closer and more comfortable with one another.Meanwhile, the crowd was becoming more rambunctious. Some drunkards even began to leave babbling curses under their breath and stumbling out the door. But no matter how much the people complained of random things, like the food wasn't tasteful (which Serena knew was a lie), or the music was tiresome, they all knew what was really on their mind. The party was nearly over, in about an hour, and the prince had yet to show. Had something happened to him? The Baron Mori spat mean words at Hitomi, saying it was probably her fault, because if he got hurt, she wouldn't have been there to protect him. Hitomi began to feel lower and lower as the wealthy Baron proceeded in shooting her down, other people soon following his lead. But the more they attacked poor Hitomi, the more protective Serena became, as if the girl was her own sister.

"Leave her alone. She has nothing to do with the prince's broken promise to show." Serena growled, desperately trying to hold back her anger.

But they insisted on prying at Hitomi's heart, desperately trying to make her spill her tears on the floor. And Serena desperately wished that Hitomi really was a bodyguard,then she wouldn't stand for this.

"What's going on here?"

Everyone turned around to stare straight into the interested eyes of the sailor senshi.

Rei cocked her eyebrow slightly as she stared at Hitomi, who looked much like her twin.

"Who's this girl?" Mars inquired, taking a step forward.

The heartless snakes, that were once pestering the pathetic Hitomi, scurried in several directions. They had gotten bold to mess with Hitomi and the princess, but no one was dumb enough to mess with the senshi.

"Her name is Hitomi," Serena answered, placing an arm around her, "and they've been desperately trying to pin the prince's late arrival on her."

Hitomi stared down at the floor andMars rolled her eyes.

"There's obviously something you're not telling us Serena."

OnlySailor Marswould be so hot tempered and impatient.Mercury rested a hand on her shoulder.

"Oh come on Mars. We're not helping the matter."

Mercuryraised a hand out to Hitomi who graciously grasped it and shook.

"My nameSailor Mercury. It's nice to meet you Hitomi."

Hitomi smiled up at her, getting nervous as she had earlier that day.

"H-hi Mer-c-cur-ry. I kno-o-w who y-you are. I know al-ll of you."

Hitomi looked as if she would pass out. She hated to stutter.Mars snickered under her breath.

"What an idiot." She thought.

Venuscircled around Hitomi, making her blush a deep red.

"I love the dress Hitomi! You look absolutely lovely in it."

Hitomi smiled up at her before casting her glare back down to the ground.

"Oh poor Hitomi," Serena thought, "this must be like murder to her."

"You guys, I'm going to take Hitomi home. It's obvious the prince won't be coming by now. I think it might be best."

Jupitertwirled her brown hair around her finger and laughed.

"Sure. That might be the best thing before a riot breaks out."

Serena smiled at her and waved good bye to everyone before her and Hitomi scurried out the side door. And just as they left, a chair flung itself across the room and smashed to pieces where they had once been.

"T-thank you Serena." Hitomi whispered, still shaken from excitement.

"You're welcome." Serena replied smiling sweetly at her, "but I'm sorry it got so rough in there."

Hitomi shook her head. "No, don't wory about that. I'm just worried about what might've happened to the prince. This is the greatest form of mutiny and disrespect that's ever befallen the moon kingdom."

Serena simply nodded. Yes, there was going to be hell to pay.

Serena took Hitomi to the palace gates, before she was forced to stop. She wasn't even allowed to take her all the way.

"It's okay Serena. I can handle it from here. But tell me, what do you want me to do with the dress?"

She pulled at the lace ruffle on her sleeve.

"Keep it." Serena giggled, "You look better in it than I do."

"I'll say." Mumbled a guard to himself, but it was still loud enough for both to hear.

They laughed and parted ways, Hitomi tired and ready to go home. She had no idea being rich for a night would be so hard, or that it would be so hard to hold one's composure. How did Serena do it everyday?

Serena walked slowly up to her room in the palace. Her parents would be upset she left, but they would get over it. Especially after they remembered what happened to the prince.

"Princess Serena. What are you doing back so early?"

Serena smiled recognizing the tinkling voice almost immediately. Like a small creek, her voice flowed out, but she had her times when she could be ferocious and loud.

"Lady Luna. Pleasure meeting you here."

Luna smiled at Serena, her wavy blue hair flapping behind her.

"Princess, you should be at the ball, having a good time."

Serena shook her head and glanced back down to the palace gates.

"It's too dangerous. The people are becoming out of hand, and I needed to take a friend home."

Luna cocked one eyebrow slightly as Serena sighed deeply.

"But Serena, be reasonable, it is your job to calm things down."

Serena grasped her head in frustration. She just wanted to lay down, not hear about her duties.

"Luna, the senshi can handle it. It's too much peril for me and I really think it best if I rest."

Luna smiled slightly at her.

"Too bad the prince didn't show, I was looking forward to seeing you dancing with him."

Serena glanced up into Luna's compassionate smile and grinned.

" Yes, it's too bad, but I really must go now." Serena replied nonchalantly as she turned to continue up the path.

"Sweet dreams young lady. You're going to go through hell tomorrow."

Serena sighed as she fell into the soft pillows of her bed and exhaled.

"Too bad," she thought, "Way too bad."

The next morning Serena was called to the courthouse. She was dressed in a pale pink cotton dress with ruffles on the edges and a crescent moon broach on the collar. Her cotton candy pink slippers on her feet reminded her of ballet slippers.As she approached the room, she saw her mother and father looming in their thrown chair, before them a man knelt.

"Good morning." Serena called out slipping past the unmoving man.

Serena took her seat next to her mother and father.

"Who is the man?"

Serenity looked over at her daughter and smiled slightly, than her face quickly became stern.

"This is the Prince Edymion of Earth. He was supposed to show up at the ball last night, but never came, showing no respect for our planet."

Serena stared down at the man who looked up to gaze into her eyes.

He's gorgeous, she thought, staring down into his tired blue eyes. His raven bangs hung down as he looked back to the ground. He was dressed in a maroon sweater, and black pants, that accented it rather nicely. Serena couldn't help but smile. She would love for him to hug her, just to feel what the sweater might be hiding. Serenity glanced over at her, one eyebrow raised.

"Serena?" she called out snapping Serena from her fantasies.

"Oh, I'm sorry mother. I really don't see anything wrong here. I mean, he didn't break any laws, and I'm sure he had a good reason why he didn't come, right Edymion?"

He looked up at her in disbelief. He had truly expected her to punish him severely for putting her in the way of danger. This girl was obviously more than he expected. Andhe realized, in a way,he liked that.

"Serena!" The King said looking over at her, "You can't obviously mean that?"

Serena glanced over at her father. "I always mean what I say." She said with utter confidence that made her dad become quite shocked.

"Serena! This man has broken the Alliance of the System and performed an act of mutiny on his part. The deal was that we would resolve our differences, he'd arrive at the ball, meet you, and you'd both eventually get married, uniting our homes." Serenity stated.

Serena looked at her mother in disbelief.

"We were supposed to get married? And you didn't get my opinion on the matter first?"

Her parents shifted in the chair.

"We knew you'd do what was right for your kingdom. But that dosn't matter now."

Serena jumped to her feet.

"No, it does matter! So you just put my life into your hands and expected me to go along with it? The one decision in my life I should make and you rip it out of my hands! I should just be a doll to you!"

Edymion watched the sight before him. He wasn't aware of that deal as well, but this girl tookanger to a new level.

"Serena. Do not raise your voice." Serenity replied calmly.

Serena, screaming now, "I have yet to raise my voice! I hereby proclaim judgment of the prince will be continued in three days. Enough time for me to get over my extreme hate for you right now."

And with that, she raced out of the door. All three stared after her.

"You heard her," Serenity sighed, "Three days and this will continue. But know, you have broken the alliance and we are highly considering war."

Darien bowed and walked out, thoughts still dangling around Serena.

"She so high strong," he thought as he disappeared out to the palace grounds, "I've never met anyone like her."

Okay, Edymion has appeared, and I promise as the chapters go, they're will be more of him. I'd like to say thanks to SailorKMoonie, Nics, Ishq, Li'l Yahiko, and AkeryouSesshomarusMate. Arigatou…