Ribon No Kishi (Princess Knight) Sailor Moon Style
Chapter Two
Prince Darien stood outside the town square in the moon kingdom gasping for breath.
"I did not realize I was so recognizable" He muttered to himself. He froze as he heard the hurried footsteps. He had thought his mask would be a good disguise, but apparently, it wasn't. Several girls came in to view.
"Prince Darien, you must dance with me" Mina said giggling. Darien took off running with the girls in hot pursuit.
Prince Seren sat in his room, tears in his eyes. He longed to wear a pretty dress and go dancing at the ball.
"I hate being a boy" Seren muttered angrily. Queen Selenity was passing by the room and overheard. She entered the room and saw Seren trying to hold back the tears.
"It is okay to cry, my dear" She said softly. Seren ran to Selenity and sobbed.
"I want to go to the ball mother" He said. "As a girl" Selenity smiled.
"And so you shall" She said softly.
"But, what if someone recognizes me?" Seren asked.
"I have prepared a blonde wig for you, my dear. Go, put on your best dress. I see no reason to tell your father" Seren hugged Selenity tightly.
"Thank you mother"
Prince Darien was trapped and the girls were advancing. He pretended to dance with each of them, before slipping into the shadows.
"He's gone" Raye whined.
"After him" Molly exclaimed.
Once Prince Darien was sure that all the girls were gone, he came out of hiding, trying to catch his breath.
"It's not a secret visit at all, like this" He muttered. He was so busy lamenting that he didn't notice the beautiful girl right behind him, untilk she tripped.
"Sorry" She apologized, turning to go.
"Wait" Darien said, stopping her. The girl had long blonde hair that reached past her waist and she was wearing a beautiful white gown. She turned to face him. "Every year, I hope for a nice dance at the ball, but this year, I don't even have a partner. Will you do me the honor of dancing with me?" The girl seemed stunned for a moment, as if she was unsure of herself. Finally she smiled.
"I would be delighted" She said softly. Darien grinned, and held out a gloved hand to her. As they danced, Darien stared into the startling blue eyes of his partner and smiled. She was radiant and beautiful and very graceful, for the most part.
"What is your name?" He asked. The girl let go of his hand, abruptly and turned to leave.
"I must go" She said. Darien caught her hand and turned her to face him.
"Why?" He asked. She shook her head and pulled away. She turned to go, then turned back.
"Thank you for the dance" She said softly, kissing his cheek. She took off, just as the other girls came into view. Darien groaned.
"Who was that?" Mina asked. "Don't tell me you danced with her" Darien shrugged and the girls started crying. He rolled his eyes.
"I am sorry" He apologized. Before they could say anything, A young prince came out to greet Darien.
"I am Prince Seren of this kingdom" He said. "Please follow me and we will accomodate you in someway" Darien nodded, grateful and followed the prince. As they headed to the palace, Darien stopped Seren.
"I must ask you about a girl I danced with" Darien said. "She had long blonde hair and blue eyes. Do you know her?"
"I am sorry Prince Darien. I cannot help you" Seren said, leading Darien into the castle. "If she wants to see you again, then you will see her again" Darien nodded and said nothing more about the mysterious girl.