Pen Name: GoldStar E-mail: GoldStar614@hotmail.com Title: The Dangers of Love and Hate Part: Chapter 2- Wedding Plans for the Future Chibas Hey, I'm GoldStar! I didn't get any e-mail yet! Please, I need your comments! Well, I should stop. So let's get on with the show! (Story, actually!) Disclaimer: Sailor Moon does not belong to me. It belongs to Naoko Takeuchi, DIC, and some other companies that I don't know of. Chapter 2 By: GoldStar January 26 The day after Darien proposed and Serena accepted Serena and Darien called everyone that was close who was Serena's family, the Inner Scouts including Artemis, Luna, Greg, Chad, Ken, Nick, Andrew, and Rita. Andrew and Rita had been married for a year now. They were all sitting in the Tsukino living room and chatting. Serena cleared her throat loudly to get everyone's attention. "Attention everyone, we have an announcement. Yesterday night," Serena stopped there and to let Darien take over. "Yesterday night, I proposed Marriage to Serena and she said," Darien now letting Serena take over. "And I said, yes!" There was silence in the room. Serena looked at Darien. The first one to break the silence was Mrs. Tsukino. "Congratulations, honey!" "Yeah, Serena, congratulations," yelled Lita. "You go girl!" remarked Ami. Serena laughed. "For once you don't sound like a hyena when you're laughing!" said Rei, smiling. Serena smiled back. "I always knew you would be the first," replied Mina. "I never thought that you two would end up together. When you first met, you were both torturing each other," remarked Andrew. "Well, that wasn't the first time we actually met," replied Darien, looking at Serena knowingly. After that, the whole room was filled with chattering and excitement. Ami, Rei, Lita, Mina, Greg, Chad, Ken, Nick, Andrew, Rita, and Serena's parents were all happy for her, while Sammy was happy that Darien was going to be his big brother. "When's the date?" asked Greg. Serena and Darien looked at each other. "February 28," replied Serena and Darien. "Well, you guys just spend all you're time on the invitations and gowns and tuxedos, while we'll take care of everything else," said Joe. "Oh no, we couldn't let you do that," replied Serena. "Oh, yes you can," responded Nick. It took minutes of persuasion until Serena and Darien agreed, "Well, I guess so," said Darien. "Ok, well, now that that's settled, everyone meet me at the temple tomorrow morning, except for the fiancé and fiancée." January 27 "Ok, I have a list of who will do what," said Rei, "Ami and Greg, you'll keep track of all the money and find some chauffeurs. Chad and I will take care of the music and the priest. Lita and Ken, you'll take care of the food and church. Mina and Nick, you take care of the decorations. Mrs. And Mr. Tsukino, I don't know what you will do." "I have already agreed to pay all the expenses," said Mr. Tsukino. "Ok," replied Rei, "Ami will tell you how much you need to pay after the ceremony." "Alright," agreed Mrs. Tsukino. "Let's see, is there anything else I forgot?" asked Rei. "I think you forgot who will send the invitations out and write down who is invited," responded Ami. "Oh yeah! Hmm, let's see. Everyone has two things to do except for Mina and Nick." Rei stared at them. "Ok, we'll do it," agreed Mina and Nick. "Alright then, I think that's it," remarked Rei. Just then everyone heard the telephone ring. Rei went to get it. "Hello?" "Rei, it's me Serena. I need all the Scouts and their guys to try on some things." "Ok, we'll meet at your house in 10 minutes." "Alright, I'll see you all in a few minutes." Rei hung up and turned around and said, "Serena needs everyone at her house in 10 minutes to try on some things." "We should go now then, since everyone knows what they're doing," suggested Lita. So everyone went to Serena's house. After they said they're hellos, they went shopping. At the mall, the girls and guys split up because the girls didn't want the guys to see them in their gowns, especially Serena. After covering about 2/3 of the mall, Mina saw a store called Brides and Bridesmaids Boutique. She told the others and they all went in. "Hello. Welcome to Brides and Bridesmaids Boutique. How may I help you today?" asked the clerk. "Well, we would like to try on some gowns," answered Serena. "Is it for Brides or Bridesmaids?" "Both," replied Ami. "Right over here, please." The clerk led them to where all the gowns were. "We have a variety of styles, colors, and sizes. What style would you like?" "Umm, well, let us see first," responded Lita. The sales clerk walked away. "Hey, you guys, why don't we get gowns that are our Sailor Scouts' color?" suggested Rei. "Good idea," agreed Serena. They all went looking for a gown that suited them all. (Ami's dress) Ami was walking around when she saw a blue dress that was sleeveless and had a not-so revealing V-neck. The outline and straps for the shoulders were a medium blue while the insides were a couple of shades lighter then the outline. She noticed that on the shoulder straps there were three yellow beads on each strap with a kind a blue jewel in the middle. The skirt started below the breast in a straight line across the chest and back where it started to tighten a little. It also came with a silk blue choker with the pendant of the Mercury sign on it. (Rei's dress) Rei was looking around when she saw a red dress. It was also was sleeveless and wasn't as revealing as Ami's. The red straps were connected to a yellow bead with a red jewel in them and were placed in the middle at the front. From the inside line of the straps, and straight down was a dark red. But it stopped in between her mid-thighs and shaped down like a V. The insides were a lighter red. The skirt also started below the breast line but was shaped in a sort of an upside-down V. The back was cut low. It also had a red choker with the Mars sign. (Lita's dress) Lita was walking around when she saw a dress hidden. It was a forest green color. She walked up to it and saw that it had straps and was a square neck that ended where the breast started. At the hips there was a rose that was a lighter green. On the straps, there was also a little rose on each strap that was a lighter green. The back started out as a straight line going across the middle part of the back, but when it came near to the zipper, it started to come together and form a small V. There was a long slit starting from her left mid-thigh that was lined with a green lace. She saw a choker that was green with the pendant of the Jupiter sign. (Mina's dress) Mina was looking at every dress. She all thought that they were nice but none of them suited her. She was about to give up when she saw a dress. It was orange. It was a round-neck that would show a modest part of her breast. On the straps where it started to go over the shoulders, was a bow and the extra cloth would just hang. The back was a wide V that ended in the middle of the back. Below her stomach were a lot of ruffles. Some of them were a lighter orange and the rest was a darker orange. She thought that it was totally cool. She saw an orange choker with the Venus sign on it. They all met up with the dresses they picked. Serena still hadn't picked her dress yet, so she was still a little disappointed. They all went up to the sales clerk and asked for the right sizes for them. After a few minutes, the sales clerk came back. "Here you go," said the clerk as she handed them the dresses. "The fitting rooms are on that side." "Ok, thank you," answered Mina. Ami, Rei, Lita, and Mina all went to the fitting rooms. While they were in the fitting rooms, Serena looked around the store for her dress. She was just about to give up when she turned around and saw a dress. She walked up to it and examined it. The material was made out of silk, it had thin straps that were covered with gold moons and was a square neck, the sleeves and the rest of the chest and halfway up the neck were made up of thin lace. On the top mid-chest area was a gold moon. Serena thought it was perfect for her. She took it off the rack and went up to the sales clerk and asked, "Excuse me, do you have this dress in a size 6 1/2?" "Yes, we do," answered the sales clerk and went to get one. Right after that, Ami, Rei, Lita, and Mina were out of the dressing rooms. The sizes were perfect and the colors were perfect also. "They look great on you!" squealed Serena. Then the sales clerk came back with Serena's dress. "Well, I see you all look great in those dresses. There are some gloves that match the dresses. I'll go get them. Miss, here's your dress." "That dress looks great!" remarked Lita. The rest all nodded in agreement. "I'm be right back. I'm going to try it on," exclaimed Serena. She went to the fitting room. She took her clothes off and put on the dress. Serena thought that the dress was made especially for her. Not the moon princess or Sailor Moon, but just for Serena Tsukino. She went out of the fitting rooms and walked towards the rest of the gang. The sales clerk just gave them the gloves that matched the dresses. The gloves ended above the elbow just about an inch. They matched the same color and material as the dresses. "Serena, that dress looks amazing on you!" exclaimed Rei. "I have to say, you look better in that dress than any other person I've seen in it," replied the clerk, "Well, anyway, I don't want to seem rude, but is that all for now?" "Oh yes," responded Serena. The clerk rang up the prices and after that she said, "$295.49." "Wow, that's a lot of money." Serena took out her checkbook, "Dad's going to blow when he sees how much the dresses are," exclaimed Serena, whispering to her friends. She handed the check to the clerk. She cashed it in and as the girls went out, she said, "Have a nice day!" After they were out of the store, Mina asked, "Where were we suppose to meet the guys?" "Ummm, let me think. Oh yeah!" Serena exclaimed as she threw her arm up and smacked Rei in the face. Rei almost lost her balance if it weren't for Lita. "Thanks Lita. Serena, you are the most dumbest person in the world, I swear!" "Gosh, you're mean Rei!" "Well, you deserve it! Almost knocking people over alll the time!" "Ugh, sometimes I really hate you Rei!" "So do I!" "Um, you guys, why don't you try to break it off?" suggested Ami. When Ami said that, it looked like Serena and Rei weren't ever going to talk to each other again. They waited in the food court for Darien and the rest of the guys. After they sat down, they saw the guys coming. Serena ran into Darien's arms and stayed there for a long time. They also kissed, too. The rest of the girls and guys just kissed briefly. After they ate, they split up again except Darien went with Serena to see what wedding invitations were going to be passed out. Amy and Greg went to try to get chauffeurs, Rei and Chad were going to get a priest and if there was still time, they were going to get music, Lita and Ken went to get a church, and Mina and Nick were going to get decorations. Serena and Darien bought invitations that were white, (of course!) and had a bride and groom on it. Amy and Greg bought the 100 best-looking chauffeurs there were. Rei and Chad got the best-experienced and nice-looking wedding priest there was. Lita and Ken got the biggest church there was. Mina and Nick got beautiful decorations. After they all met up again, everyone told about what they got and Serena and Darien were almost sure that the wedding was going to be the best wedding that the town had ever seen. Then everyone said that they had to leave, so they all went back to Serena's house. After everyone left except Serena and Rei, Serena said, "Hey Rei, can I ask you something?" "Yeah sure. What is it?" replied Rei. "Well, I was going to ask you if you, um, would be my, um, Maid of Honor?" answered Serena, hesitantly. "Really? Me? Why me?" "Well, even though we always argued with each other, I've always felt that we had this friendship that I don't have with the rest of the gang. This is very hard to admit, but I think out of all the gang, you have always been my best friend." Rei was almost near tears. Most people would have already been crying, but Rei wouldn't. It was probably because of her strong will. Even her closet friends rarely have seen her crying. "Thank you, Serena. You also, have been my best friend," Rei whispered. Rei surprised Serena by suddenly reaching out and hugged her. Serena hugged back. After that Rei went home. It was about 10:00 at night, so Serena changed and went to sleep. So, what did you think? Could I have done better or is it good or bad? Was it boring or ok? All comments welcomed. If you think it's boring, well, I can almost guarantee that the third and so on chapters will be more exciting. The next chapter will be called "Wedding Day" and it's about Serena and her friends on the Wedding Day. Sure, it's supposed to be a happy day, but Serena will get a big wedding surprise, and so are Ami, Rei, Lita, and Mina. Well, till next time! Ciao! GoldStar