Alright! School is over thank god n summer is now four days in! Thank god! Senior now baby! So summer is gonna be so awesome so i wanted to dedicate a chapter to the whole summer beach vibe im feelin right now. I know it took awhile to come out but this one is extra long n spicy for ya! So the awesome song in this one is When The Dawn Breaks by Narcotic Thrust. I suggest every single person get this song! NOW! lol This song is my summer club anthem. But ne way, i did put two other songs in here Deepest Blue by Deepest Blue and The Summer by ATB. So this is for all you guys! Thanks for the support! Luv ya!
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Dedicated to Endless Summer Nights...
Collides With Beauty
By: Rini
Chapter 5: When The Dawn Breaks
" Moonlight Faint!"
Glass shattered everywhere.
" Please don't tell me that's all you've got."
" Shattering Force!"
" Imperial Moon!"
Imperial Moon smiled before jumping up high into the air. The youma, a large being with blue skin, red hair, and spikes coming out of her arms and legs, struck the earth with a powerful shock of red energy. The energy shot up in spikes out of the ground and destroyed anything in its path. Imperial Moon was already high enough into the air however.
" Thunder Joust!" the youma cried out.
" Oh sh-," Imperial Moon cried out before being hit by the long pole of red lightning.
Moon flew right through the large glass pane window of a local café. She crashed through the window and flew right through a small table where a couple was drinking coffee before going to work and proceeded to collide into the front counter, leaving a rather large dent.
" That was unexpected," Moon said while reaching a hand up to her forehead.
" Miss?" a shaky voice called out.
" Hmm."
Moon looked up and was met with many confused and worried glances of customers unexpectedly interrupted by the silver heroine. Groaning, Imperial Moon got to her feet and flicked the flakes of glass off of herself.
" No need to worry. Everything is under control."
" Who are you?"
Imperial Moon flashed everyone a megawatt smile," Just another girl here to clean up the trash!"
" Go get that youma!" a little girl cheered.
" Don't worry! Imperial Sailor Celestial Moon is on it!"
" Thunder Joust!"
" Diamond Shield!"
Moon called forth her diamond shield to protect everyone in the store and the lightning bounced off it harmlessly.
" Duty calls!"
Moon ran out of the store and jumped up high into the air.
" Moon Mirage Vanish!"
Moon disappeared and reappeared, constantly confusing the youma. Moon used that opportunity to land kicks and blows to the defenseless youma. The youma, growing fed up, sent out shots of lightning, much like Jupiter's attacks. Moon just laughed, as her aim was worse then her attire.
" Imperial Moon! There isn't much time left!" Luna yelled from the sidelines.
" Moon!" Rini shouted," Show this youma what moon power is all about!"
" Torrential Storm!"
The youma glowed a bright white as it called forth a lightning storm. Dark clouds started to cover up the morning sunlight and lightning struck down in random places. A loud ringing toll of a bell brought Moon to a screeching halt. Her surprise only lasted a short moment as a lighting bolt was shooting down to strike her.
Sensing danger, Moon back-flipped out of the way in mere seconds before the sidewalk was pounded down with a bolt of lightning, tearing up concrete everywhere.
" Sorry pal but we have to end this little game."
Imperial Moon raced at the youma and dodged more streaks of lightning aimed for her and sent a fierce kick to the youma. Dropping down to her knees, Moon delivered a spin kick to her legs, which immediately brought to youma crashing down to the ground.
" There's no time left!" Luna yelled.
" This ends now! Angelic Desperado Requiem!"
" It's too late!"
" Amber Taisho."
" Here."
" Serena Tsukino."
Silence.
" Serena Tsukino."
" Right here."
The class turned as they saw a slightly out of breath Serena standing in the doorway. Her silvery hair cascaded down her back and she blew a random strand of hair from her face as she stood with her uniform on and her briefcase in hand.
" I was afraid you weren't going to be here today Serena," Miss Haruna said.
Serena casually walked over to her desk," Wouldn't be an appearance if I wasn't late Miss Haruna."
Miss Haruna smiled and laughed," I suppose with that out of the way we'll get back to our normal class. Now everyone let's get right into math."
Serena was able to feel it. The stares from everyone in class. She knew since her transformation that anyone who didn't have powers or was close to her wasn't going to feel that much of a change. That didn't change the fact that she was still a knockout. There were still four very prudent stares she could feel however.
" Serena," Molly whispered to her right.
" Yeah?"
" Did you do something with your hair?"
" No why?"
" There just seems something very different about you."
" Maybe you're just having an off day."
" Hmm. Maybe," Molly replied reluctantly.
That went over well. Good job Serena.
We aren't out of the fire yet Serenity.
" She's so different. Why doesn't anyone say anything?" Mina asked Amy.
Amy tilted her head back so she could talk to Mina behind her," I don't know. It might have to do with Serena's magical aura. It's probably her powers as the Moon Princess."
" So only us Sailors can tell the difference?"
" I suppose."
" Then why did Andrew notice?" Lita interjected.
Amy shook her head," That's beyond me right now. We don't know all the facts. Maybe it only affects the people she wants it too."
" I guess we just have to ask her later," Mina said, reclining back.
Lita and Amy just nodded.
" So who can answer this problem?" Miss Haruna asked the class.
Serena raised her hand," The answer is 64."
" Very good Serena," Miss Haruna said rather surprised.
Everyone else was shocked.
That sure raised a few eyebrows.
Just keep at it Serena. We'll work together to show everyone we aren't as dumb as they think.
Sounds like a plan to me. This is fun showing them up.
In her mind, Serenity laughed. It was nice having Serenity's presence with her always from now on. Before, Serena could only call on Serenity's powers or presence when she was in her princess form or using the Silver Crystal. It used to take a great deal of power to call on her and it would only last for a short amount of time, but now, now it was completely different.
Since merging together, Serenity was always with her. Whenever she needed help or advice, Serenity was there to offer it to her. Also, all of Serenity's teachings and knowledge was with Serena. She recalled so many memories of her former life and lessons she was taught on using the crystal or etiquette or even some of her school lessons from within the castle. But what was more important than anything was that she now had memories of her mother, Queen Serenity. She could remember the most epic of moments and the most trivial. It felt like she had a past now. It felt like she really had something to fight for now.
Come on Serena. Pay attention to this problem so you know how to do it.
Serena smirked; she also had someone always on her case too.
" So class, as you know by now, the annual Summer Beach Party is going to take place in two weeks. This week we review and next week we take our exams and school's over. That weekend is going to be the beach party. Now everyone from all over the city is invited, but as school policy everyone must pitch in on one of the three days."
Murmurs ran through the classroom.
" Now class," Miss Haruna started again," This party is always for the graduating seniors and juniors who will be seniors next year, but it is also for everyone to celebrate the end of the school year. Everyone can bring whomever they want, but as sophomores you all need to help out with something. Now I have the sign up sheet right here for everyone. Have a good day class. You are dismissed."
Everyone got up and rushed up to the bulletin board where Miss Haruna put the sign up sheet. Molly walked over with Melvin to Serena's desk.
" Shouldn't you be signing up you guys?" Serena asked.
" We already did. I signed up to be a judge on the dance competition," Molly began.
" Yeah. I sighed up to help with the tech support for the competition too," Melvin added.
" Oh guys! I thought we could work together!"
" But we can. I entered you in the competition," Molly said nonchalant.
" You what!"
" C'mon Sere. We both know you can win."
" But Melvin! You know a senior always wins the dance competition. They do that on purpose. They always have a panel full of seniors and they always pick a senior. It's just a popularity contest. I can't win!"
Molly and Melvin wrapped an arm around each of Serena's shoulder.
" Who else is better to win this contest than you?"
" Besides, you'll have Molly on the panel and wouldn't it be great to show those seniors who is the real best dancer in the school."
Serena frowned.
Come on Sere. I had all those dance lessons and we both know you are an excellent dancer. This might be fun. You can show Darien and the others what they're missing by doing what they did.
You guys are horrible.
You'll have fun. I feel something big will happen there.
Serena sighed," I can't believe you talked me into this."
Molly and Melvin cheered," Way to go Sere!"
Serena fought a smile, but failed. A wide grin cracked over her face and before she knew it, she was cheering with them.
" I'll treat you both to a milkshake at the arcade. What do you say?" Melvin asked.
" Sounds great!" Molly and Serena answered at the same time.
They both started to walk out of the room as Serena stayed behind to collect the rest of her things.
" Serena," a meek voice called.
Serena looked up into the cornflower blue eyes of Mina.
" Well, Amy, Lita, and I are going to help at the cotton candy stand on Saturday so we were wondering if you'd like to volunteer with us."
Serena looked past Mina and saw Amy and Lita give her nervous smiles.
Serena moved her wavy bangs from her face," Sorry. I can't. Molly and Melvin entered me in the dance competition for Saturday so I have a lot of work to do."
" But you can't possibly win!" Lita exclaimed.
" Why the hell not?" Serena spoke with fire in her eyes.
" Serena. Lita just means that it's a senior event. No one who wasn't a senior has ever won," Amy tried to pacify.
" Well you guys will just have to see the rise of a new champion."
" Serena," Mina started.
Serena grabbed her things and walked over to the doorway," I should have expected you guys wouldn't support me on this. Thanks so much."
Serena raced out of the room and out of sight.
Lita sighed," Oh yeah. We are definitely never getting on her good side."
Amy just frowned at her.
" Steady your breathing more," Luna instructed.
Imperial Moon sat in her backyard with her legs crossed and her eyes closed.
" She is still breathing too hard," Sammy spoke up.
" Serena."
" I know Luna!"
Luna, Sammy, and Rini sat on the deck of the back porch helping Sailor Moon with her concentration and her training. Luna nodded to Sammy and Sammy stood up with Rini. Rini held in her hands a pile of small stones and started to hand them to Sammy. Sammy threw them one at a time towards Moon, who remained with her eyes closed.
Sensing something coming, Moon jumped up and punched a stone, sending it flying. This continued on as Imperial Moon kept her eyes closed and focused on kicking or punching a stone away as Sammy threw them at different places. Moon always sent them back to Rini, who in turn handed them back to Sammy to throw.
" That's enough for today," Luna called.
Sammy and Rini dropped the rocks they were holding and Moon caught the last stone that was in the air. Moon detransformed back into Serena and walked over to where Luna was sitting.
" That was really good Serena," Sammy praised.
" Thanks you guys."
" You're getting better and better everyday," Rini applauded.
" How's my favorite team of super heroes back here?" Mrs. Tsukino called.
In her hands she held ice cream cones for everyone and sat down on the deck next to Sammy. She handed everyone an ice cream and started to eat her own.
" Serena's doing a great job. Her progress is astonishing," Luna said with admiration.
" Well she is my daughter," Ilene laughed.
" That I am. Now who wants to help me out for the dance contest?"
Darien laid in bed. He couldn't draw the strength to get up. There was no point. What would be the reason? Who was he going to wake up for? Everything he cared about was gone. He had no one yet again. So why even get out of bed?
He closed his eyes and swore he could still smell her scent on his pillows and sheets. They never did anything serious with each other, but they had taken a few naps in his apartment over the months they were together. Right about now would be the time she would come bounding in through his bedroom door.
" Darien! You aren't going to spend all day in bed are you?"
He could already feel the weight on the bed shift as she crawled over it up to the pillows. She'd lay down next to him and rest her head on the pillow right next to his. She'd smile that unique smile and her eyes would be so full of mirth and joy that he couldn't resist smiling back at her.
He'd reach out his arms and wrapped them around her and draw her warmth closer to himself. He'd hold her tight and wait for her to relax against him. He could feel her giggle as he tickled her and sent her into a fit of laughter. She'd cry for him to stop between her laughs and then he'd let her go so she could get up.
She lay on top of him and just smile.
" There's a beautiful day out there waiting for us. So let's go enjoy it."
Only there wasn't anymore. There were no more beautiful days. Just lonely and empty spaces between when he'd see her next. Her didn't hear her laughter anymore. He could barely see her smile. The halls were empty and just echoed her voice to taunt him. He was tired of life. What was the point without her?
Darien gazed up at the ceiling.
A beep sounded.
" Hey Darien! It's Mina calling. In two weeks, the annual Beach Party the school throws will start on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. All of us are helping out early on Saturday so we have the rest of the days to go party. Just wanted to invite you to come with Andrew and us. By the way, Serena is entered in the beach dance contest. You might want to see that."
Another beep.
Serena? In a dance contest? On a beach?
Darien got out of bed. Looks like he might have found a reason after all.
" Cotton candy! We have all the cotton candy you want!"
" Mina. That's annoying," Raye said.
Mina frowned. She was wearing an orange halter bikini with a gold Hawaiian floral design. She had on a short orange skirt and a lei around her neck. Raye had on a scarlet bikini with a long scarlet skirt covering her lower half reaching all the way down to her ankles. Amy had on a simple blue one piece with a pair of shorts on and Lita had a pink and black Roxy bikini on with matching surf shorts.
" How long until this is over again?" Lita sighed, completely bored.
" We can leave as soon as Darien and Andrew get here," Any said while checking her watch.
Lita stretched," They had better hurry up getting here."
" No kidding," Raye groaned.
" You girls waiting for the handsome duo!"
" Andrew!" Mina perked up.
Andrew and Darien walked up. Andrew had a red T-shirt on with a towel over his shoulder and a pair of dark red and blue swim trunks on. Darien had a black button up shirt on that he left unbuttoned and sleeves rolled up and sunglasses on his head. A towel was draped over his shoulder as well and his dark swim trunks matched the color of his eyes. Both definitely matched the whole beach vibe everyone at the block party had.
" You guys look great!" Mina smiled.
" You girls look too nice to be all cooped up in this stand all day," Andrew replied.
" Then why don't we hit the beach. Melvin helped the DJ set up for the dance contest. Everything is already set up down on the shore. Let's go!" Raye said.
Andrew pulled on his sunglasses and held an arm out for Mina. She giggled and took it as she put on a pair of sunglasses for herself. The group made their way though all the crowds towards the beach. The dance contest was always a big attraction for the summer party. The senior class always pooled money for a professional DJ and spent no expense for making sure the dance contest was perfect.
" Amy! Lita! Mina!" a voice called.
" Molly?"
Molly walked over to the group wearing a green tankini bathing suit.
" Molly, do you know where Serena is? We wanted to wish her luck."
" Sorry Lita, but all contestants are behind stage. Melvin is up with the DJ already and I have to go join the other four judges, but if you follow me I can take you up front."
" Thanks so much Molly!"
" Molly. I really need to talk to Serena," Darien said coolly.
" Sorry, but I can't even get to her. Just follow me everyone."
Following the brunette, the group got right up front of the low stage. Molly quickly excused herself and took a seat on the left side of the stage with four others, two blonde girls, a red haired boy, and a black haired boy. A DJ booth was set up on the right and Melvin was walking around helping a handsome young man with spiky blonde hair.
" Alright seniors and classmates," the cheery smooth voice of the blonde man called," I'm Josh in charge of this beach party and I'm here to announce that our Sand and Surf Dance Contest is about to begin. We have six lovely ladies about to join us on stage."
Six girls walked up on the stage as a song started in the background.
A beautiful tall girl with wavy blonde hair and pale green eyes walked up first wearing a delicate black bikini.
" My name is Amber. Grade 12."
A shorter girl with deep red hair and a midnight blue bikini came up next.
" My name is Kari. Grade 12."
Next was a girl with short brown hair and a pink bikini.
" My name is Sarah. Grade 11."
Next was a medium height girl with a dark tan and a gold bikini.
" My name is Elysia. Grade 12."
Next was Serena in a beautiful white bikini with blue flowers decorating her bikini bottoms and a blue flower on her right bikini top. Her hair was perfect in all it's silver glory and curled and waved just right. A blue blossom was behind her left ear and she wore a silver belly chain.
" My name is Serena. Grade 10."
Next was a toned girl with a white bikini on.
" My name is Nicole. Grade 11."
People cheered for each girl as they came out. Serena was obviously the outcast of the group, being the youngest and the shortest, but not by much. Everyone roared and applauded as Serena came to be the only one representing the sophomore class. The girls and Andrew shouted Serena's name and clapped as loud as they could. Darien found he couldn't draw his eyes away from her. She was beyond gorgeous.
" Now. Each of the girls up here will give us a dance together and the judges will eliminate three girls from the six up here. So everyone get a good look now because they all won't be up here for long. Let the music spin!"
A song, Deepest Blue, started to play and each of the girls took their places and started to dance. Most of the girls took to hyping up the crowd to get them on their side, but Serena, Elysia, and Amber stayed in the back.
The girls moved with such grace and poise. None of them missed a step or a beat. They were seductive and sexy. They made you want them and made you want to come back for more. Everyone out in the crowd was dancing now too. The music drifted in and out of the air and covered everyone in its active beats. It made you move before you even knew you were.
Serena made sure to keep her moves in tune with the rhythm. Every step had to be perfectly timed. One false move and she would be gone. She knew she had more on the line then everyone else. Everyone watched her more then the others. She was the youngest one here and they were waiting for her to be sloppy. Only Serena had an advantage.
Venusians and Lunarians were great dancers. To them, dancing was an art form. Seduction was an art form. Whatever you want, you can make your body portray. Dancing is serious to us. It's life to us.
" Alright! Alright! That's the end of round one! Our panel of judges over there have come to a decision."
Molly stood up," We have chosen that Kari, Sarah, and Nicole are out of this contest. We pick Amber, Elysia, and Serena to continue."
Kari, Sarah, and Nicole waved to the crowd and walked off stage. Everyone cheered as Amber, Elysia, and Serena were the final three competitors left.
" Now we go on to our second round. Each girl will dance alone on stage to a song of her choice and the judges will eliminate one of them. First is Elysia, then Amber, and finally Serena."
Elysia went up first, working the crowd to her favor as she was one of the most popular seniors. She danced and moved with skill to her fast, aggressive song. Amber came up next with a more mellow hip-hop song and danced a routine from one of her dance classes. The crowd liked her, but you could tell they favored the voluptuous Elysia more.
" Here is Serena. She's gonna dance to The Summer! Take it Sere!"
Darien couldn't draw his eyes from her body. She started off somewhat slow and slowly building up as the song got more and more aggressive. Her hips swayed in perfect rhythm and her hair danced around her form like a silvery veil. Her body was well built due to training and scout business. Her flat stomach was only accentuated by a curvy upper body and toned arms.
Then the song began to slow down and so did she. As the song started a sensuous slow melody she worked the crowd even more by starting to dance a hypnotic belly dance. They way she arched and swayed was driving Darien mad. His eyes clouded over and his whole core was shaking.
" How did she ever learn to move like that?" Raye asked amazed,
No one could tell the difference, but he could. Darien could see the playfulness leave her eyes. They were older looking now. Something stirred in the pit of his stomach. He felt himself remembering.
They were in a bedroom. The sounds of the party below drifted up through the balcony and disturbed the soft quiet of the couple. The girl stood up as her silver blonde hair fell around her body as she danced a seductive dance for the man laying on the bed. He was intrigued and stood up to dance with her.
He dipped her back low," Where did you learn to dance like that my love?"
Her lips curved into a smile before she claimed a soft kiss," Seduction and dance is an art form that all Lunarians are born with."
Endymion smiled before he claimed his precious Serenity's lips in another heated kiss.
She was tapping into Serenity's memories. That explained an awful lot. He understood now, but that didn't change the fact. She was dancing like that for everyone and they loved her more for it. He knew no one was going to beat Serena. After all, she was born to dance.
Serena finished up and brushed a sweat soaked curl from her face.
" Wow! Look at our devil in a white bikini! That was Serena! Give it up for her!"
Everyone cheered loudest for her. Serena's face lit up into a smile and she bowed before being joined by the other two girls.
" Judges, do we have our two finalists?"
Molly once again stood up," Amber. You are definitely a great dancer, but we choose Serena and Elysia to move on."
Elysia winked to the crowd and blew them a kiss as they cheered for the two remaining dancers. Serena blushed and waved back to the cheering crowd that managed to get bigger, drawing in more people for the music.
" Now we move onto our final round. Each girl will go with her male partners and dance together out in the sand. The judges will pick a winner from there. Let the music spin!"
Elysia and Serena jumped down from the stage. They went out into the middle of the crowd and they formed a circle large enough for the two girls. A tall blonde haired boy went over to Elysia and they started to dance as they music blared loudly. Serena shook nervously. Since when was there a partner round? Where was she even going to find one?
Darien and the girls saw her panicked expression. Darien was ready to claw his way over to her and be her partner and show everyone exactly what they were capable of, but someone roughly brushed past his shoulder, effectively pushing him. He looked up in time, but all he saw was silver.
Serena was about to walk away when something grabbed her hand and pulled her into a spin, right into a pair of strong arms. Serena looked up, unsure of what exactly was going on. She gasped.
Moonlight, kissing on a violet shore
Dreaming in the color of the dress you wore
I wake up harmed and wanting more about you
I don't wanna… feel alive
I don't wanna… feel naked
I don't wanna… feel alive, without you
Serena stared into the coolest shade of sapphire she had ever seen before. They were alluring and so powerful to gaze into. The man was by far handsome. His face was chiseled to perfection and his features so calm and cool. He was a mystery that she could never place, something she felt she wanted more of but was too afraid to ever touch. His hair was a pale white color, much like her own. His face was casual as were his movements, but oh could he move.
When the dawn breaks
I can feel the heat of your sun rising
Rising up inside me
I can feel the waves of your heart rushing
Rushing over me
Rushing over me
Rushing over me
Rushing over me
He was matching her move for move. She felt him so close to her that she shuddered from it. He dipped her down low and she raised her hips up to press against his own. Her leg instinctively curved around his and her neck flew back, revealing her strong neck and curvaceous chest. His hands were wound around her waist as she shook side to side. He quickly pulled her up back into his arms and she was a breath away from his face.
The figures stop moving
And the subway dies
The clock stops ticking and the traffic sighs
I can't keep living these strange good-byes
I need you ( I need you)
I don't wanna… feel alive
I don't wanna… feel naked
I don't wanna… feel alive
Without you
" I love the way you move," He breathed into her neck.
He whirled her around and pulled her back into his arms once more. Her back was to him and her arms reached up to the sky. She was once again belly dancing and his arms were around her, still following her every move.
" Who are you?" Serena panted.
The man twirled her and brought her crashing against his chest. She grabbed onto his silk shirt he left unbuttoned. It was the softest fabric she ever felt and the palest color white with a design on each side in a strange blue- violet color. His scent was strong and collided with all of her senses. Her mind was reeling. Her body was thrilled beyond measure. He was something she couldn't describe.
When the dawn breaks
I can feel the heat of your sun rising
Rising up inside me
I can feel the crash of your heart breaking
Oh when the dawn breaks
I can feel the heat of your sun rising
Rising up inside me
I can feel the waves of your heart rushing
Rushing over me
The music suddenly stopped. She was panting and sweat clung to her skin. She was unaware of anyone around her. Her world was centered on one point. On one person. What was he doing to her? What had she felt? One word could never describe it. It was like trying to name the stars. There were just too many to ever count.
His hands were still around her. They rested on her hips and she didn't want them gone. His eyes were as calm as ever and his lips stayed poise in a sensuous curve that must have been his alone. She was only a breath away from him and the cheers were a blur. Cheers? People? Her mind momentarily jumped back and she realized she was still in the contest.
" Wow! I have never seen better movement from anyone! Let's give a hand to our two lovely ladies of the sand and to their partners. Let's see if the judges can pick a winner. I know who we are all rooting for."
Molly stood up along with all the other judges," This years Sand and Surf Dance Contest winner is Serena Tsukino! Grade 10!"
" Nice job my enticing Princess," the man purred against Serena's ear.
Serena's eyes shot open. Who was he? What was going on? Was all this planned?
Everyone clapped for Serena, but it was all lost on her. She was too busy being lead away by the white haired man calling her Princess.