Merry Christmas everybody! Here is another Sailor Moon story featuring Serena and Darien. I know this is a little late but I wanted to write it anyways. On with the show. Title:A Christmas Surprise Author:Fifi Period: Stars ( Darien is safe in the states. He isn't abducted by Galaxia in my story.) E-mail: fidelia@hotmail.com December 11, 1998 *********************** *SIGH* Two more weeks till Christmas. I wonder if Darien will be visiting.It's only 3:00 PM. I guess I'll write to him. Dearest Darien, How is America? It's rather lonely here despite the fact that I have the scouts and the Three Lights. Will you be coming home for Christmas? I miss you so much. This year my family is having a Christmas party. All of my friends are invited. Can you come? How is college? Is it difficult? I am surprisingly doing better in my studies. I couldn't have done it without Amy though.You would be proud of me. I've improved greatly. In my last math test I got a 97%. Miss Haruna couldn't believe it. She had to check it three times over. I don't have much to say so I'll stop here. Write soon. Yours forever, Serena ********************************** December 23, 1998 Serena is walking home from the mall carrying two very big bags. She stops in front of the mail box and she sees a letter inside. "It's from Darien!" she jumps up and yells. In the process, she drops her bags.She quickly picks them up and runs inside. Once in her room, she throws her bags onto her bed . Jumping onto her bed, she carefully but quickly opens her letter. Dearest Meatball head, I'm sorry I couldn't have written sooner but I was busy with my studies. As for visiting you, I cannot. Although I have my holidays I will still be up to my neck in reports that will be due and tests that I need to study for. I'm terribly sorry. But, I will be able to visit during February. There's some kind of thing going on then. I'll be totally free and we will have a wonderful time. Congratulations on your test! You did excellent. I'm very proud of you. See, I knew you could do it if you worked for it. Keep up the good work. As for college, it's mostly reports and tests. I don't have much of a life here. I have to go now.Hope to see and hear from you soon. Although I can't guarantee an immediate response.At the bottom I have written a poem just for you but I know that that won't compensate for your disappointment. Merry Christmas ! This Is from My Heart, with Love to You at Christmas This is for every hour We have ever spent together: For every kiss, Each embrace, And for every tear shed for one another. This is for every precious moment We have created Just by being together, For all the times we managed to Work through our anger and our tears. This is for all those simple Little things you have done for me That in time have added up to be So great. This is for every time that you Were there when I needed you: For all the personal sacrifices You made for me, For all the times when you understood me, And for all the support that you Have always given me. This is for all the beautiful memories Of the love we made And gave to each other, For all the tenderness and love That you have shown to me. Most of all, this is for you from me - To show you just how special I really believe you are. This is from my heart - To thank you for Everything you have done for me, For all the times I forget to tell you Exactly how I feel about you. This is to remind you That I will always love you. - Diane E. Beeler Love, Darien Serena was near tears. "He can't come, he can't come," she repeated over and over in her head. She then decided to go out. It was time to meet everyone anyways. **************************** At Raye's Temple "Meatballhead, what's wrong? It's Christmas time. Time to be happy not gloomy." "Don't start Haruka. I'm not in the mood. Darien won't be able to make it for Christmas." "What? I'm so sorry Serena. I know how much you wanted to see him," said Mina. "It's alright. He said he'll be able to come in February.......You're right Haruka. I should be happy." Serena put on her best face and tried to forget about Darien for the moment. "So will everyone be able to come to my house on Christmas?" Asked Serena. "Yes." Everyone said, happy to see Serena cope so well. "Will we be carol singing around your neighbourhood ?" asked Seiya. "Sure! Why not? It sounds like a great idea." replied Serena. ************************ Christmas DING DONG "Hello, is Serena here?" "Actually, she is out carolling with her friends. She should be back in a while. May I ask who you are?" asked Ikuko. " Uhhh...........I'm an old friend. I just came to visit since I was in town." "Oh... She should be back soon. She would be very happy to see you. She's been moping around for days.Would you like to come in?" "No thank you. I'll come back later. Thanks." And he left. " Strange......Oh well.. I still have my turkey to worry about." ****************************** Carolling "We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas and A happy new year.............." Just then Serena stops singing and perks up her ears. "Strange. I thought I heard and extra voice. Oh well." She continues to sing. Suddenly two hands cover her eyes which causes Serena to jump up in shock. "Guess who." "It feels so familiar.....That voice..I swear I heard it before." Serena is pondering this for a moment when she jumps up in recognition. "Oh MY gosh! DARIEN!! You're here. You made it." She turns around and kisses him. After a few minutes, they come up for air. "Wow! You really missed me, huh?" "Don't kid!" She slaps him playfully on the shoulder. ************************** At the Tsukino household. "Serena, who's that you're holding onto ever so tightly?" "This is Darien, daddy." " Oh... so you're Darien. You are all Serena talks about... Ummmm..........I'm really sorry about what I did to you a few years ago. I finally realize that she really loves you and I shouldn't interfer." "Why thank you, Mr. Tsukino. That's the best gift I could ever receive: To be accepted by you." "Sooooooo.....What did you do to him, Mr. Tsukino?" asked Seiya mischievously. "Never you mind. I'm still trying to forget. That was really embarrassing." *********************** After gift opening. Out on the porch. "There were many surprises today." started Serena. "No kidding. This must be a dream. I still cannot believe that your father and I can be in the same room without him blowing up." "Hmmmm......Yes, and you showed up quite unexpectedly." She pinched him on the shoulder. "Why didn't you tell me?" "Oww....I guess this isn't a dream.....I wanted to surprise you." "It was certainly a surprise," she said. Then they kissed under the light of the moon enjoying every moment together. THE END So what did you think? Good, bad, mediocure? Please e-mail me. If you're wondering, the incident was when Kenji chased Darien off the lawn with his rake after he brought Reeny home in the Sailor Moon R series.