Welcome to my fifth fic. This is also the first fic that isn?t connected to the rest of my work. This story is based off the newer Parent Trap made a few years ago, not the original. Any of the Scouts that are in this fic are not Scouts. They are everyday normal people. Hope you like it. Sailor Moon and The Parent Trap(The movie not the fic) are not mine. So do not sue me, please. Enjoy!! The Parent Trap: Prologue - The QE2. By Gregory Bess She had a long, stressful meeting. Serena was only too glad once it was over, Serena Tsukino was the owner of a Vineyard, located in Napa, California. Her family has owned it for several generations, and they originated from Japan. They immigrated to the states, long before she was born, and has lived in California ever since. Serena had just finished trying to get buyers from a company in London, and was now looking forward to the trip back to California. Since she didn?t have to take a plane back, cause she wasn?t needed back home for a few weeks, so she decided to book a cruise back to New York, and chose the QE2, a famous ocean liner. From there she?d fly home. She already got on board and checked into her room, so she decided to take a dip in the pool in the back of the ship, and got into her swim suit. The Medical Conference was the usual............. boring. Most of the stuff they talked about Darien learned when he was in college. Darien Chiba was a medical doctor who lived in Tokyo, Japan. He graduated out of Tokyo University with honors at the top of his class. Now that the conference was over, he just wanted a few weeks to relax. Instead of taking the plane, he got a ticket for the QE2. Once he got on board, he checked into his room, and got into his swim suit before going to the pool to relax. Serena has been doing laps for a few minutes now. She felt so relaxed to just get away from all the work and stress for a few weeks, and was thinking, . The ship set sail a few hours ago, and the sun was beginning to set, so Serena decided to get out and dry off for a while before going to the dinning room to eat. As she got to her towel to dry herself off, she looked up to see the most gorgeous guy she had ever seen, also getting out to dry off. He had Black hair and dark blue eyes, she could just lose herself in. He was wearing light blue swim shorts, his muscle tone was also in pretty good shape too, and he appeared to be about in his mid to late 20s. Serena?s heart began to beat faster when the guy looked up, and right at Serena. Serena was in a panic at this point, as the answer to her silent questions came when the dark haired stranger decided to walk up to her. Darien was having the time of his life. He had been feeling stressed during the entire trip to London for the boring medical conference he had to attend. The swim was just what he needed to get rid of all the tension he?d been feeling. After several laps, Darien decided to get out and dry off. It was getting dark and his stomach was growling for food. He had just gotten out of the pool and grabbed his towel when he felt someone staring at him. He looked up to see the most beautiful women he had ever seen. She had golden blonde hair let down, and reached her feet. She was wearing a pink, one piece swim suit. She also had the most innocent eyes that he had ever seen, and he could just lose himself in them. She looked about her early 20?s and had the smoothest looking skin. He decided to find out and started walking over to her. As soon as he got to her he introduced himself, ?Hi, my name Darien Chiba. Is this your first trip on the QE2, cause I?m on this thing just about every month it seems and I?ve never seen you on board before.? The Girl looked like she was embarrassed about something as she said, ?Yes it is. I usually take the plane, but I needed a few weeks to relax so here I am. I?m Serena Tsukino.? Darien was surprised at the last name, ?Tsukino? As in the Tsukino Grape Company? My family never lets an event go by without a bottle from your company.? Serena was taken aback by the statement, ?Well thank you. I?ll be sure to tell my mother that when I get home. Would you like to join me for dinner?? Serena didn?t know for the life of her why she just asked someone to accompany her to dinner she only met a few minutes ago, but it just seemed....... so right. Darien smiled, ?I?d like that Ms. Tsukino.? ?Great I?ll see you at the dinning room entrance in, say 30 minutes,? Serena asked. ?I?ll be there Ms. Tsukino,? Darien stated. ?Good! And Darien, none of the Ms. Tsukino stuff. Just call me Serena, ok?? Darien smiled, ?All right, Serena. See you in 30 minutes.? Darien didn?t know why Serena invited him to dinner, after only knowing him for only a few minutes, but he has been in heaven ever since. He definitely felt attracted to Serena, and he began to hope she felt the same way. Darien had gone straight to his cabin and changed in to a black tux, and a black bow tie. Eating in the dinning room required you to dress up tonight. because a ball was also taking place there, and he wanted to look his best. As soon as he was dressed, and combed his hair, he left his cabin to meet up with Serena. Serena was a nervous wreck. For some reason, she was extremely looking forward to seeing Darien again, and practically ran to her cabin to change, knocking several people down along the way. As soon as she was in her cabin, she blow dried her hair and changed into her favorite white dress. Every time she wore the dress everyone would always tell her she looked like a princess, and Serena would always take it, shyly, as a complement, and thank them. After she got dressed, she put her hair up in its usual twins buns and pigtails. Once this was done, she left her cabin to meet Darien. Once she got down there, she saw Darien and was amazed at how Handsome he looked and thought, . She walked up to Darien to get his attention. When he did, he looked like he was having a heart attack until he said, ?You look gorgeous tonight Serena.? Serena blushed at this and the two were then taken to their seats by the waiter. If seeing Serena at the pool didn?t send Darien to heaven, seeing her in her dress and hair up did. He never saw anyone so beautiful as Serena looked that night. After the two were seated, they began to get to know each other. Serena told him about her family, which consisted of mainly just her Mother, Father and her little brother Sammy, who was due to graduate from high school in just a few months. Darien, in turn, told her about his past. The only thing he found odd about that was he was telling her things he didn?t even tell his best friend Andrew. But the more the two talked, the more their attraction for each other seemed to grow. Just then a band began to play some slow dance music, and Darien got bold. He stood up, and took Serena?s hand asking, ?Princess, may I have this dance?? Darien was on cloud nine when Serena smiled, and got up to join him on the dance floor. Serena had never been so happy or felt so good in all her life. Meeting Darien tonight was, in her opinion, the happiest day of her life. When they talked, Serena talked about her family, and Darien told her about the accident he had when he was 8 years old, which gave him amnesia, and killed his parents. Serena felt sad for him that he grew up in an orphanage all his childhood. But despite all that, Serena saw that Darien turned out to be a kind and caring man in the end. Now they were on the dance floor, and having the time of their lives. Serena leaned in and rested her head on Darien?s chest. She just danced there in content, while Darien had his arms wrapped around her waist. After about 4 or so songs, the couple walked outside to enjoy the clear, moon lit night. Serena found her self so happy in Darien?s arms and was beginning to come to a very startling, but wonderful, conclusion, . Darien was having the same thoughts going through his head. Ever since he met Serena a few hours ago he hadn?t been able to stop thinking about her. She seemed to have this knack for bringing a ray of sunshine into people?s lives. He held Serena in his arms and looked at her. When he did, he found her staring right back at him, with a beautiful smile on her face. Darien just couldn?t take holding in the words he wanted so badly to say any longer, ?Serena, I believe I?ve fallen in love with you. I know we only met a few hours ago, but this just feels so right.? Darien braised himself for any negative statements from Serena, but, to his surprise, he got a kiss, full on the mouth instead. She was in heaven. That?s all Serena could possibly think of as an explanation. She was in heaven, or having a dream. After she brook off the kiss, Serena looked into Darien?s eyes and said, ?Darien, I?ve fallen in love with you too. I haven?t been able to think of anything but you since we met at the pool.? The two stood there for another hour, in each others? arms, before Darien escorted her back to her cabin. The oddest thing though. Darien never seemed to make it back to his cabin that night. For the rest of the trip, Serena and Darien were together just about all the time. They were either at the pool, in the dining room, or walking around the ship. One night, just a few days before the ship was to reach New York Harbor, Darien took Serena to the front of the ship. It was another clear moon lit night. When they got there, Darien did something Serena didn?t expect so soon. He got down on one knee, holding Serena?s left hand, and pulled out a small black velvet box, . Serena appeared to be in total shock, which gave Darien the indication that she knew what he was planning to do. Darien opened the box to show a beautiful diamond ring as Darien said, ?Serena, from the moment we meet it?s been the best moments of my life, and I want that to continue. So, Serena Usagi Tsukino, will you marry me......... tonight?? Serena was in shock. Sure she was in love with Darien and she enjoyed his company the entire trip. But never, in her wildest dreams, did she expect this. After she came out of her shock, she did the only thing she could do, the only thing she wanted to do. She grabbed Darien in a bear hug and said, ?YES! YES! YES, AND THOUSAND TIMES YES!!!!! I?LL MARRY YOU!!!? As soon as she let go of Darien, he took the ring out of the box and slipped it on her left ring finger. After several kisses, they went to the dinning hall, where the captain was waiting patiently for the new bride and groom. The Wedding was the highlight of the QE2?s trip that month. There was dancing toasting and everyone on board was having a ball, and congratulating the newly weds. Now they were heading to Serena?s ranch in Napa. Darien had called the hospital and took a leave of absence, and when he told Andrew the news, Darien heard a ?Thunk? on the other end indicating he had fainted. As they pulled into the driveway, Darien saw a women with blue hair come outside. Darien assumed it was Serena?s mom. As they got out of Serena?s white Dodge Ram, the women ran up to Serena to give her a hug, ?Serena, it?s so good to see you home. How was the QE2? And who?s this?? Serena was a wreck. She didn?t know how to explain to her Mom so she decided to try her usual course.......... being blunt, ?Mom, this is Darien Mamaru Chiba. My Husband.? The next thing that happened was obvious, Mrs. Tsukino fainted. The rest of the night, the family got to know the newest addition to the family, and how the two met. It was late at night before everyone went to bed. 3 months later ?What do you think the doctor is going to say Darien?? Serena and Darien were at the doctors office for a check up. Lately, Serena had been nauseous, and vomited every few mornings. Darien was consoling his wife the best he could. They had been married for just over three months now, and Darien noticed Serena seemed to be gaining some weight in her stomach area, ?I don?t know, Serena. Hopefully it isn?t something serious.? Just then the doctor came in and asked. ?Mr. and Mrs. Chiba,? the doctor asked. At their nods, she continued, ?I?m doctor Anderson, and I got the result of your test and......... Serena?.? Serena was surprised to see, ?AMY? When did you get back from Paris?? ?Just last night. I?ve been swamped with work since then,? Amy said, and moved on to business, ?Any way, about your results.? Serena saw a smile on Amy?s face, which made Serena suspicious, ?And......? Dr. Anderson just smiled, ?Congratulations, Serena. Your pregnant ? ?THUNK? was Serena?s only reply when she hit the ground. Serena?s family were thrilled with the news when Serena and Darien informed them. The entire group went out to celebrate that night, and talked about nothing but the baby. 4 months later Over the course of the months, Serena and Darien?s marriage began to take a down fall. They kept getting into arguments about issues regarding the baby. For example, Serena had seen pictures of Darien?s car in Japan and if they decided to move there, Serena made a point that they would have to trade it in for a family car, since his sports car can only hold two people in the front seat, and it had no back seats. Darien was against the idea, ?Serena, that car is my pride and joy. There is no way I?m going to just sell it.? Serena was in a rage. She knew Darien would find it hard to sell it, but she was thinking of the baby, ?Then where would we put the baby? On the hood?? Now it was Darien?s turn to blow a fuse, but before he knew what he was saying, he told Serena, ?You know Serena. With the way things have been going, I?m beginning to think marrying you was not a good idea.? This shocked Serena, and hurt her as she worriedly asked, ?You don?t mean that do you, Darien?? ?Yes, I do!!!? With that, Darien stomped out of the house and walked into town to get a hotel. The next morning, Serena got a call from a lawyer that Darien had started divorce proceedings. Serena cried for hours on in, and any attempts by the family and her friends failed. Serena knew these emotions probably weren?t good for the baby, but she was to upset to hold them back. 2 months later It?s been months since Serena last saw Darien. All communication was done through their lawyers, and Darien refused to talk to Serena directly. Just as Serena put the phone down from another failed attempt to talk to Darien, Serena cried in a little pain. Sammy was the first to reach her and ask, ?Serena, what?s wrong?? Serena just looked at her brother and said as she felt another contraction, ?I?m Going INTO LABOR!! AAAAAAHHHHH!!!!? Several hours later, Serena was in the hospital. Her contractions were getting closer together. Serena?s family tried to get in touch with Darien, but got no answer other then the answering machine. Serena?s doctor walked into her room and asked, ?How are you feeling Serena?? ?CANT YOU GIVE ME SOMETHING FOR THE PAIN,? Serena asked in answer to the doctor?s question. ?Sorry but your too far along your labor for that now.? Serena came up with, what she thought, was the solution to the problem, ?HOW ABOUT JUST WHACKING ME OVER THE HEAD WITH SOMETHING!!!!? Another Hour later, the room was filled with a baby cry as the doctor announced, ?It?s a girl, congratulations, Serena!!!!? The baby was cleaned and handed to Serena, as she held her new daughter tightly. Just then the doctor asked, ?Ok, Serena, you ready?? This confused Serena, ?Ready for what?? ?You still got one more baby in here,? the doctor happily said. ?WHAT?!?!? Serena had not been expecting twins, since the second child didn?t show up on the sonogram. Just then Serena had another contraction and let out one loud scream. The scream was shortly followed by another baby cry. The doctor clean it up and announced it was another girl, identical to the first. After hours of labor, Serena was resting peacefully in her room. Her family was with her, and admiring Serena?s children as Mrs. Tsukino asked, ?So what are their names Serena?? Serena was holding both children in her arms and said, ?Before Darien and I split up, we?d narrowed it down to two names if it was a girl. Looks like I?ll use both.? Indicating the baby in her left arm she said, ?This one is Rini Usagi Tsukino.? Then the one on her right arm, ?This little one is Usagi Serenity Tsukino.? Both babies were identical in every possible way. They both had pink fuzz on their hair and had big red eyes. Serena loved her children, and was enjoying being a mother. Until she remembered that Darien would want to resolve a custody issue about this in their divorce plans. Just then there was a knock at the door and Darien walked in. 2 Months ago Ever since Darien left Serena?s house he regretted it. But he was just to ashamed of himself to go back and apologize. When Darien got to a hotel room, he began to do some serious thinking. Ever since he and Serena learned she was pregnant things began falling apart with their marriage. Darien knew that he had a baby coming that he would have to consider. He wouldn?t be able to leave Serena?s life but, he?d be able to give Serena her freedom. With the decision made, Darien called a lawyer to begin plans for a divorce. Present Day Over the course of the months Darien refuse all direct contact with Serena. He was afraid that if he saw her now, he?d lose his resolve to give Serena her freedom, and kept contact only through his and her lawyer. Darien had just gotten back from town when he got a message at the desk saying Serena was at the hospital, and was in labor. He immediately caught the next available bus and went to the hospital. By the time he got there, he found out he was a father of two baby girls. To say he was shocked would be an understatement. After he got the information he wanted, he made his way to Serena?s room. When he got there, Serena?s whole family was there, and not looking very pleased to see him. But what Serena felt, Darien couldn?t tell, other then shock. Darien got enough courage to walk into the room and asked, ?Can I speak to Serena, alone?? Serena?s family was about to object when Serena cut in, ?Can you please excuse us, Mom?? Mrs. Tsukino knew better then to argue with Serena right now, so she took the twins, and escorted her family out, despite protests from Serena?s father when he said something about a shotgun. After they left, Darien said, ?We need to discuss the custody issue of the twins.? Serena was hurt, upset, and angry, ?IS THAT WHY YOUR HERE? To discuss custody over Rini and Usagi?? Darien was also surprised at the names Serena used for the children. The two of them had agreed to those two names and was happy to know she still liked those names but he kept his emotions well hidden on the outside, ?Yes it is. That and seeing the twins.? Serena was a little calmer by now. Serena knew that fighting the divorce would only delay the inevitable, so she hadn?t put up a fight at all since the divorce began. Serena decided to try one last time, ?Darien, do you honestly want this divorce?? Inside, Serena was praying he?d say no. Darien wanted so badly to just drop the divorce and run into Serena?s arms and never let her go. However Darien was determined to give Serena her freedom no matter what the cost, ?Yes, I do.? Saying those words were harder then Darien thought it would be, but barley managed. The two began to, sadly, discuss how to handle custody of the twins for a while before Darien had to leave and take care of business back in town. A few months later, It was decided that Darien would get full custody of Usagi, and Serena got full custody of Rini. Once the divorce was final, Darien took the next plane back to Tokyo, with Usagi. Serena and Darien never spoke to, or saw, each other again. What did you think? Depressing I know, but I had to set it up this way to have a story. Next chapter is called ?First Day of Camp.? Send all comments to gbess@iname.com. Visit my web site at www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Courtyard/2058.