Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon. I am simply using the characters to create a silly story for my enjoyment and hopefully others.
Well, I know it's been awhile, but life has been kinda ruling me instead of the other way around. I hope that you all enjoy this chapter. I want to thank everyone that has reviewed, you all are awesome and deserve GREAT Christmas presents. Unfortunately I can't get them for you as I'm broke. Well, on with the story.
Serena was woken from a sound sleep by a sudden pain in her head and heart. She had unfortunately grown accustomed to this feeling, the signal of an attack on her city. She glanced at her alarm clock. The time of 3:15 AM glowed on the digital face. 'Why do they always have to pick the middle of the night to attack? I have school in the morning and if I get one more detention for being late, Mom is going to lock me out of the house till supper,' thought Serena. She climbed out of bed, knocking Luna on the floor as she did, and grabbed the communicator so she could wake Amy up. Just as she was going to press the Mercury button, she decided to try and defeat the monster on her own. Why wake Amy up if she could do it alone?
"Serena!! What's all the commotion about? How did I get on the floor?" mumbled a very distraught little cat. Luna wasn't always at her best when awoken during the night.
"There's an attack. I'll be back soon." And with that Serena was transforming and out the window. She was grateful now more than ever that she was given the room with this window. It would be so much harder to protect the city from Sammy's room, which had a window, but had no tree to get to the ground from.
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'Big surprise, they are at the park,' thought Serena as she raced to the park herself. She still couldn't understand why they always chose the same areas. Maybe there was some portal that was in the park which was why they always arrived there. She would have to try and remember to have Mercury check that out next time she was here after a battle. Just then she noticed a strange light flickering through the trees. 'There you are, you horrible creatures. Now to get this over with and get back to bed.' Just then Serena noticed movement in the trees just beyond the creature. Hopefully Tuxedo Mask was there to help her out yet again. Sound breaking the silence of the night snapped Serena's attention back to the battle at hand. She saw a young, handsome man seemingly talking to himself. Maybe he was the head of the evil invading her world. The best thing she could do for now was to listen to his ramblings, getting as much information as she could.
"Why does that girl have to come every time we decide to get more power? Now she has that brat with the water attacks too. I feel that this is just the beginning of what she can do," mumbled the man. "Beryl is going to have my head if I can't get her some real power and soon. Maybe if I keep trying attacks at night when this superhero should be asleep, I can get some. People won't be awake to summon her to their rescue."
'So,' thought Serena, 'he's not the leader. This Beryl person is. I wonder what kind of information that Luna has on her. Maybe she is a reincarnation of this evil we died fighting against during the Silver Millennium. Maybe if I can capture him, I can find out more information and end this once and for all. Maybe then I wouldn't be seen as such a klutz.' And with that decision, Serena jumped out of the trees she had been eavesdropping from. "How dare you come into my city under the cloak of darkness to drain unsuspecting peaceful people of their energy? I am Sailor moon, and in the name of the Moon I will stop you."
Jadeite spun around to face his enemy. "So, you come even when you are not yet called. You don't have the power to stop me, especially alone," and with that he launched his attack of lighting-like bolts of energy. It was all Serena could do to keep from being hit by one. Jadeite laughed at Sailor Moon's dance of survival. "Give in Sailor Moon. You are no match for me."
"Never!" screamed Sailor Moon. She was running out of energy and needed to come up with a plan, and fast, when suddenly a rose stopped a bolt headed straight at Sailor Moon. "Careful Sailor Moon, one hit by those and you will be out of the game for quite some time." This unexpected visitor drew Jadeite's attention from Sailor Moon and to himself with the use of a steel-tipped rose. "Why don't you pick on someone your own size."
Jadeite looked up at the man standing in the trees. "And what makes you think that you are up to the challenge, cape boy?" and redirected his attack at Tuxedo Mask. Serena knew this would be her only opportunity. "Moon Tiara Action!"
Serena's attack flew straight at Jadeite who noticed it just in time to dodge it. "Well, that's all the play time I have children. We will meet again." and with that he made a hasty retreat.
"Thank you Tuxedo Mask! But how did you know I needed help?"
Tuxedo Mask looked down fondly on Sailor Moon. "I will always know when you are in trouble. You are very strong, but there is so much more you have to learn about yourself and your powers. Don't be afraid to ask for help, that's what your guardians are for. You best get home and to bed now Sailor Moon." And with a flick of his cape, he was gone.
Serena knew his words to be true and hurried home herself for a few more precious hours of sleep.
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"No, let me sleep," mumbled a very tired Serena. "I don't want to go to school today."
"Serena, you say that every day! Get up now and get ready."
Suddenly Serena felt very cold. She reached for the covers to find them missing. Opening her eyes she grumbled, "It's an evil trick to steal someone's blankets to get them out of bed Mom. Can't you think of something more original and warmer to get me up?"
Irene smiled at her girl. "If anything else worked, I would try that, but you have ignored every other method that I have to get you up. Now you have about 20 minutes to get yourself ready and off to school. Hop to it!"
"Twenty minutes??" screeched Serena. She always took a half hour to get ready and make it to school. "How will I make it?" she cried as she ran full speed into the bathroom where the shower was already running for her.
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Molly laughed at Serena as she sprinted into the classroom. "Serena, you are on time for the first time in a week. Congratulations!"
"On time? Mom said that I was 10 minutes late already!" wheezed Serena as she took her desk. Amy walked over then as well. Overhearing the last comment she added giggling, "Your mom must have found a new way to get you going in the morning that doesn't get you 'cold' as you so often say."
Serena smiled at that statement, as she had said it to her mother just that morning. She was slowly seeing her mother in a new light. She saw things that her mother did for her each day and saw more and more evidence of the caring she received when she was young. She figured that she was finally starting to get through to her parents without the act, by just being herself.
Class was called to order and Serena was formally congratulated for being on time for class. "I have another announcement to make this morning class. We have the priviledge of having a new student in our class. She recently relocated to this area and I hope that you all treat her with respect and courteously. Her name is Lita Kino. Serena, as you have a very similar schedule to Lita I would ask that you help her out today."
"Of course Ms. Haruna."
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Lunch rolled around and Serena attacked her meal with her usual fervor. Lita couldn't help but laugh at the girl. "You sure enjoy food don't you?"
Serena stopped shoveling her food long enough to respond with a profound "YES!"
That answer caused all of her friends to burst into uncontrollable laughter. This small girl ate enough to feed a horse, and would have eaten more had it been available. "Serena you are just too much," said Lita, wiping her watering eyes. It had been quite some time since she had been able to laugh like that. "I love to make food, would you like me to bring you some samples?"
Serena's jaw dropped. "Are you joking? Of course! I would love that. You are such a great person Lita. I'm so excited that you will be staying at our school for awhile."
Lita's face dropped slightly, but she quickly put up her mask and continued. "No problem. I'll try and bring you some tomorrow."
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Serena felt that her day had been satisfying. She did not have detention, she had made a new friend, and now she would have new things to eat at lunch. What could make the day better?
WHACK!
"Exc…" started Serena as she looked up to see Darien. He did not seem to pleased with her.
"Well, hello Serena." glared Darien. "I was hoping to 'bump' into you today. I had asked you to call me yesterday, but did not receive a call."
Serena looked down at her shoes, ashamed. True, the number had been lost, she didn't do anything about it at the time, or even attempt to find another number for him. "I'm so sorry Darien. Sammy tore up the number on accident and I forgot." Serena's face turned to his in a question. "What did you want anyway? You have never tried to contact me before."
Darien turned a very pale pink at that statement. He was not sure what had so compelled him to make sure that this Meatball Head was okay yesterday, but that same feeling caused him to be enraged when she didn't return his call. All he wanted to know was that she was happy. "I don't know Serena, but I really wanted to make sure you were okay. The other day in the park you looked so sad and alone. I guess I just wanted you to be happy again."
Serena was shocked by the sweet words. "Thanks for the concern Darien. I'm fine now. It was just a very bad night for me." She smiled shyly. "I have to be going, but if you want, maybe we could have ice cream at the Crown later?"
Darien was shocked. She wanted to spend time with him? "I think that could be arranged. How about in an hour?"
"Sounds good," replied Serena. "See you soon." And with that she continued home, now wearing a silly grin on her face.
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Well, what do you all think? I know I'm changing Darien's personality, but I decided that he was going to be a sweetie in this story, and that's all there is to it. I value ALL suggestions, so please make them by either reviewing the story or emailing me at dizzyblondey@yahoo.com. Happy holidays everyone! Be safe this Christmas season.