A New Start
Chapter: 22
Darien and Serena had come over to talk to Melody. Willow also went upstairs to see if she was needed.
"Mel-Maybe he's not worth it?!" Darien implicated.
"DARIEN?! Don't say that! Just wait and let them talk it out!" Serena screeched.
"She's better off without him!" Darien uttered in a grumble.
"Obviously, Darien is taking his role of being overprotective of Big Brother, too seriously!" Serena put forth.
At that instant, she shoved her elbow in his gut and included.
"Follow your heart, Melody! So, it's forbidden, try to work around it, if you can. We did! Don't give up on it! If you feel like you need to show him, do it. However, do warn him first!"
"You're asking her to be burned, literally!" Darien stated, annoyed.
"Oh, you hush!" Serena said, as she brushed it off with her hand.
Melody giggled and put forward. "You're right, Serena. I do need to talk to him, though!"
"Um, about that Mel. He came by and was in the talking mood. I informed him you would when you were up to it."
"Oh, okay. Thanks, Willow!" Melody responded, surprised.
"No problem!" Willow vocalized.
"With everything going on and not having the opportunity-...How am I supposed to discuss it with him?" Melody challenged.
"I'm not sure. Don't fret, we will think of something," Serena riposted.
"Okay. Well, until we do-we have a wedding to get to!" Melody replied, cheerful.
"Wait! I thought the bride couldn't foresee the groom before the big day?" Willow queried.
"We made an acceptance for Melody," Darien and Serena conveyed in unison.
"You guys didn't have to! Yet, I am glad you all came over!" Melody commented and simpered.
"Me too!" Serena countered.
"A certain someone wouldn't hush, til she came to see how you were doing!" Darien mentioned.
"Come on lovebirds, you both are going to be late for your own event!" Mina yelled as she came up the stairs.
"We're coming!" Serena hollered back.
"Hi Melody! Hi Willow! How are your parents holding up Serena?" Mina pressed.
"Dad is alright about me getting married. It's my destiny he has a problem with. The Sailor Moon business he is not and refuses it! Mom, she's happy and accepts it," Serena rejoined.
"Hold on! You told your parents everything?" Mina shrieked, shocked.
"Yep. I sure did! I figure it would be better if they found out by me, then someone else. I decided to cease keeping secrets from them." Serena acknowledged.
"Wow! What a way to put it!" Mina stated and giggled.
At the Tsukino's household, Mrs. Tsukino had just finished arraying and went to help her husband with his bowtie.
"Oh, stop it!" Mrs. Tsukino declared, as she noticed him fidgeting with his shirt tail.
"I don't like it! AT ALL!" Mr. Tsukino expressed, angrily.
"Our daughter has a beautiful power, and she is saving the world! So, let's be supportive and there for them!" Mrs. Tsukino snapped.
"Hmm? Some gift! We will see!" Mr. Tsukino murmured.
Later, Mr. Tsukino took his son to the side and alleged.
"Sammy, I will give you two hundred dollars if you find the rings and lose them!"
"Sorry, Dad! Serena is really happy with Darien. I'm not going to be the one who destroys it, and neither should you!"
Mr. Tsukino made a funny face and walked away.
At the tavern, Serena had put on her white satin gown that looked like a princess dress. It was short sleeved with hints of silver markings in the material, which sparkled when light bounces off it. The veil was long with clips at the top to go in each of her buns.
"Serena, are you almost ready?" Melody asked, as she ventured into the area.
Melody was in a light pink spaghetti dress that came to her knees with matching high heels. Her hair flowed down which made her resemble an angel.
'I'm so glad I notified the girls to wear whatever color they wanted. It was hard to pick a maid of honor, because to me all are equal as best friends,' Serena mentated.
The girls understood and agreed that Melody should be the one to hold her bouquet at least. Darien had picked Andrew as his best man, of course.
Serena analyzed and a smirk came across her face, "Mrs. Shields," she put into words.
"You better hurry, Sere! Everyone is waiting!" Melody implied, solemnly.
"I am!" Serena remarked, and the girls smiled at one another.
"See you at the church!" Melody stated, as she went out of the room.
"Okay." Serena relayed, as she slipped on her glass high heels shoes.
At that point, she got up and examined herself one more glance as being Miss Serena Tsukino.
The church wasn't as full as expected, since the duration was sparse to send out invitations, they were replaced with phone calls. Each pew had a white bow on it. The guests seem to be enjoying themselves. Darien wore a white tuxedo. Andrew was next to him and in similar attire, both of them wearing a red rose in the small pocket. Across from them, seated the girls fitted in similar to their planet colors, which wasn't planned. Amy was in an ice blue short- sleeve dress that came to her knees with matching heels. Raye had on a firer red strapless dress that was short with matching red high heels with her hair down. Lita was in a one strapped forest green dress with her hair down with boots. Mina had on a golden-yellow spaghetti dress with heels, plus a matching bow in her hair. Fancy and Willow stayed behind at the hostel to organize the reception. The church and alehouse were a few miles apart. Serena and her father were coming down the aisle. She could sense that her dad was so nervous, for he was mumbling a lot.
"It's okay dad, you will see!" Serena whispered, as she patted her dad's hand with hers.
After the preacher seeks, who gives this woman away and very nervous her father saying he does. Serena kissed her father's cheek and whispered. "Thank you, Dad, I love you!"
Mr. Tsukino obtained a seat beside his wife, where she held his hand. The tears rolled down his cheek indicated he was happy, but sad too. His wife felt the same way and she clutched his hand, followed by her handing him a tissue.
Once the couple had spoken their vows, the rings were placed on their ring fingers. The ceremony ended with them sealing it with a kiss. Next, everyone had graduated from them.
Thereupon, they all headed to the location of where the reception would follow. There was food on top of food, and it made Serena so hungry. Each individual had out done themselves. The girls and Darien laughed at Serena's motions of her talking to every dish at hand.
"All the good wishes from everyone have left me hungry!" Serena pointed out.
"Oh, Serena!" The girls reported.
As everyone has their fulfillment of food, and the wait on the cake and ice cream. Serena noticed some familiar faces, Amara and Michelle.
"Hey guys!" Serena voiced, as she waved at them.
"Congratulations! Everything is so beautiful!" Michelle imparted and beamed.
"Thank you!"
"Yeah, it is. I'm glad things went peacefully!" Amara stipulated.
"I know! We had only a limited time to do this." Serena specified and exhorted. "Where's Trista and Hotaru?"
"I say." Amara allotted, and she peeped at Michelle.
"They couldn't come." Michelle stated and interposed, "They wanted to give you this."
It was a card in a silver and white envelope with a white bunny on it.
"Oh, okay. Tell them I say, thank you!"
Amara nodded and beseeched. "You ready, Michelle?"
"Yes," Michelle returned.
Michelle and Amara hugged them both and soon they were gone like the wind.
Ensuingly, Serena saw Molly and Melvin and she verbalized:
"Hi, Moll! Hi, Mev!"
"Oh, Serena! We are so happy for you two!" Molly exhibited, excitedly.
"We have something in common! Sort of." Melvin advocated, as he adjusted his glasses.
"What's that?" Serena and Darien quizzed.
"Molly and I are married now! It's been a year since we eloped. I wouldn't change it for the world! She's my sauce to my shrimp," Melvin admitted.
"Oh-Melvin," sighed Molly.
"What did your parents say?" Darien inquired.
"They were mad! Eventually they came to realize you can't stop love!" Molly disclosed.
"Congrats, guys!" Serena and Darien both cited.
Soon after, Molly and Melvin pronounce their departure. In doing so, both couples exchanged their goodbyes.
"Who knew right?" Serena questioned, as she peeked at her new husband. Darien shrugged in response to her question. The girls had come by to congratulate them; followed by Willow, Fancy and Melody.
Meanwhile, Serena's father was positioned at the table abiding for his wife to return with their plate.
"Dear, you should go and congratulate them!" His wife advised, as she situated him and her plate down onto the table.
"I will. When the crowd dies down," Mr. Tsukino answered.
"Oh, okay," Mrs. Tsukino muttered.
Suddenly, she saw her husband get up to go do as suggested.
The cutting of the cake went well- no messes.
'Thank goodness!' Serena cogitated, not wanting to have a clutz attack.
"Lita, the food you prepared was delicious!" Serena affirmed in between mouthfuls, as she went back for seconds after the cake she inhaled moments ago.
"I'm so glad you like it!" Lita exclaimed, and grinned.
Unanticipated, they all quit their movements, for someone had entered the venue.