In the Stars

Usagi

A/N: I loved this episode. But I realized how much we *should* have going on for episode 5 so I might fall behind. Not that it matter 'cause I'm already behind. There should be Usa/Mamo interaction and hopefully Makoto/Nephrite stuff next week I hope. But we'll see! Otherwise-just enjoy!

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"This is amazing!" My eyes gloss over to the dancefloor just a short staircase above me and a smile stretches across my face. Marvelous dresses and tuxedos, with their faces all half covered by masks of different colors. "It's not just a dinner party, it's a masquerade!" I run forward, unable to hide my excitement. Such a sophisticated party-like a foreign movie! It's almost too good to be true. But I'm here and it's the truth.

I scamper up the steps as fast as I can in my heels before assessing the crowd. SO many beautiful people here tonight. "I would love to dance at least once," I murmur to myself. Behind me I faintly hear Ami-chan call to me but I decided to risk Luna yelling at me later and ignoring her. This is far too exciting to be working my senshi duties all night! If Princess D is our princess, Rei and Ami will let me know.

But for now-dancing.

It's hard to hide my excitement in front of all these strangers as I rush through the hall. The ballroom. The ballroom. Two doors loom in front of me and I take one last deep breath before opening them wide.

A picture of absolute beauty. My heart races as I make it into the room. All these people dancing, it's amazing. Musicians, dancers, two things every ordinary girl can dream of! I titter, thinking of the Moon Pen nestled safely in my dress-I used to be a normal girl. I rush through the room, looking at the people surrounding me for a free gentleman to dance with.

"Excuse me." I hear her voice as I bump into her. A slight flush creeps onto my cheeks and I give a short nod as the brunette walks away. A wetness on my thigh stops me from continuing my walk through the ballroom. My eyes fall to my dress and a gasp of horror flies out; her drink spilled on my dress!

I whimper and make a move toward the doors I just entered with. You would think a person would be more careful when everybody is in gown-I guess I'm a bit at fault, though. I was too excited about dancing to be aware of my own surroundings. Stepping into the brisk air outside, I shiver. Rei and Ami are god knows where and my dress is pretty much ruined. My body slumps against one of the pillars.

Everybody is inside having a good time and I'm...I'm here. All alone, dressed up like an actual princess, with nobody to dance with. It's boring to be alone, though. I knew this was too much like a dream to be real. Nobody would dance with a girl like me in real life. Even in my dreams there's only one person I would want to dance with.

An image of him flies through my mind and my lips purse. Only him.

The sound of footsteps rouses me from my thoughts. And the craziest thought runs through my brain: Is it him?

"Beautiful Princess, would you care to dance with me?"

It's his voice...but...it can't be, can it? I look up and my eyes widen as I see him stretch his hand toward me. A blush creeps up my neck and I offer a small nod. Tuxedo Kamen? Why is he here? I raise my shaking hand to place in his hand and upon contact the shaking stops and a warmth fills my body. "O-Of course."

I can barely blink before he whisks me back into the ballroom. We start off center on the dancefloor and my stomach proceeds to flutter in my gut. Th-This can't be happening. A dream come true? It seems that my night was due for complete and utter failure. And then this happens...

What should I do? As if he can sense my hesitation, I watch as he guides my hand to his shoulder before placing his own hand at my waist. He squeezes my hand and my heart jumps. Just like a dream... "I was just thinking I would like to meet you again." And dance with you,I add in my head.

He smiles. "The same for me."

Him too? Him too? I feel my face become even hotter and I swallow. There's so much I want to say right now. Like, why is he here? Does he know who I am? Do I know who he is? Being in his arms is...so familiar. It reminds me almost of...the prince from my dreams. Endymion. It's their warmth; it's something I could lose myself in over and over again. A flash. A silhouetted man reaching for me. He looks like...Tuxedo Mask almost? "Y-You're-"

A finger reaches my lips and cuts me off. He shakes his head and I swear I can hear a chuckle come from his mouth. But before I can question him evading my question, he leads me into a spin before dipping my body.

When he moves me into the upright position I find myself stumbling into his chest. I-I just wish I could dance with him forever.

This feeling together makes my heart race and my stomach explode into butterflies but it's more than I could ever want. Ever since gaining my senshi powers everything has been stressful, finding new allies and being lectured by Luna. Then there are my dreams. Serenity and Endymion. I feel like I'm in one of those dreams right now-I am Serenity and Tuxedo Mask is Endymion. If only...But the stars would never go my way no matter how much I prayed.

We stop. The next thing I know the warmth is leaving me and Tuxedo Mask is off. I'm too slow to react as he disappears into the crowd. "Tuxedo Mask!"

I'm too late. That, and my call pretty much describes every male in the room. I sigh. What could have possibly scared him off? I couldn't even say goodbye to him.

"You don't even know who he really is."

My ears perk at the sound of Luna's voice and I begrudgingly look down.

"You're blushing."

Duh. And so duty calls me once again from my dream. Just as I thought earlier: the stars will never go my way no matter how much I pray. I straighten my shoulders and try to push the warmth Tuxedo Mask left me with as I look my cat in the eyes. "What do we need to do?"

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A/N: Ackkkk! One more week for Makoto! I'm so excited! Her chapter is way cool! Still have Mamo-chan's perspective for the Masquerade, so keep an eye out! And no, he will not be narrating this same scene. He's got one later in the ep. I want to cover!

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