Author notes: Thanks to all of my reviewers for the prologue and first chapter! I really appreciate your encouragement.
In fact, I've never had so many reviews in one day. THANK-YOU SO MUCH!
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Serena felt strong arms around her and heard the whisper of voices very near. Curiosity to the unknown made her want to
open her eyes. So, she did. She opened her eyes, and immediately regretted it. With a wave of dizziness, she looked into
the face of Darien Chiba, the baka.
" S-e-r-e-n-a! Oh, meatball head.. WAKE UP!" he teased after feeling her hand tense around his.
" I must be having a nightmare!" Serena whined as she turned her head to look at Mina and mouth 'save me'.
" And I must be having a vision!" a man's voice exclaimed from out of the blue.
" Who said that?" Serena asked as everyone turned to see the strange man from the street.
" I, John Millons, did miss."
" And where are you from Mr. Millons?" She asked, slipping into her role as leader and defender of the universe.
" I am a talent manager from the United States of America. Unfortunately, I am also the man who almost ran you over."
" A talent manager?" Rei asked.
" Yes, I make models and singers and movie stars who they are!" he answered with a flourished bow.
Rei's eyes lit up along with Mina's. They both moved in closer and gave the man their winning smiles. With a toss of her
long, black hair, Rei stepped right up to John. " Well, I am more than willing to be your next star. Just show me the contract."
John faked a cough to stifle the laugh that almost came out of his mouth. " Actually," he explained," I was hoping that I could
make up my scare to this young lady by offering her a modeling contract," he finished by acknowledging Serena.
" Me! A model!" Serena shrieked. " OH yes, yes, yes, YES!" she continued, jumping off of the couch to hug Mina.
" Can you believe it? Me, a model!"
" That's great, Serena," Mina replied with little enthusiasm.
" Well, at least we know that meatball head is okay," Darien stated with a smile.
" DARIEN!" Serena screamed, " you just wait until I'm famous. Then, you won't be able to make fun of me without looking
like a mean person."
" Don't be so sure about that klutz, I'll be the one laughing when you trip down the runway," he retorted. " So, is everyone
done here? I have a late night class in thirty minutes."
" Yes, I believe we are," Ami cut in, before Serena could be anymore childish. " Come on girls, we need to have a talk."
Pulling a card from his pocket, John handed it to Serena. " Just give me a call, after you talk it over with your parents."
Walking out the door, he pulled out his cell phone and started dialing numbers.
Rei stuck her tongue out at his back, and followed him with a spirited toss of her hair. Mina giggled and followed Rei.
After grabbing Serena, Lita and Ami then walked out.
" Can you believe it girls? I am going to be a star!" Serena squealed as Darien closed the door behind them.
" And you deserve it, meatball head," he said to his empty house.
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" Wait Ami!" Serena said as she stopped in front of her house. " I need to talk to my parents about being a model."
" Okay, Serena, but we are going to have a meeting at the temple in an hour. Please try to be on time," Ami replied.
" Yeah, Serena, make it a once in a lifetime event," Rei snapped, her eyes burning a promise of regret.
" I'll be there," she replied with a small wave, as she was almost in her house.
" See you later, then," Lita said waving back.
" Yeah, probably WAY later," Rei mumbled.
The four other girls walked together down the street, all of them happy for Serena. Yet, there was a feeling of dread
in the air. What would it mean for the scouts?
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" Mom!" Serena shouted as she walked inside," you won't believe it!"
" Won't believe what, dear?" Mrs. Tsukino asked.
" I have the chance to be a model! A real life model!"
" What is this?" Mr. Tsukino asked, coming down the stairs. " What do you mean, you want to be a model? You're only
fifteen years old."
" It's okay, honey," Serena's mom said, trying to soothe her father. " She's old enough to make decisions."
" What about her schooling?" He yelled.
" She can school between whatever modeling she is doing," Mrs. Tsukino stated. " Serena, who is offering you this chance?"
" John Millon, he is a talent manager in the United States of America."
" America!" Mr. Tsukino shouted," What do you mean, America? You can't possibly expect me to send my daughter to
that dreadful place!"
" It sounds wonderful, I'll call right away," Mrs. Tsukino said, deciding the matter as her husband stalked from the room.
" Thanks, Mom!" Serena cried.
" You're welcome, dear. Every girl that is given a chance like this, deserves to try it."
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Serena ran down the dark street, towards the temple. It wasn't that she was late, for once, it was that she was scared of
the numbing darkness that threatened to envelope her. Running even faster than before, she stumbled and starting falling
towards the pavement. An arm wrapped around her waist and pulled her up right before she hit hard concrete. After finding
her balance, Serena looked all about. There wasn't anybody there. There wasn't even a single other person on the street.
A sense of foreboding came over her. Something bad was coming, but what? With that last thought, she hurried even more
on her way to the temple.
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Author notes:
Well, that's all for now. I was hoping to make it longer, but I've been feeling sick today. Hope you're enjoying. Remember to
review. Thanks!