Man of My Dreams Author: Ice Goddess E-mail: Ice_Goddess01@hotmail.com Disclaimer: No I DO NOT own Sailor Moon. Although, I would love to. Anyways, the characters are not mine but the story is. You guys all have to read DiamondÕs Small LadyÕs fanfics. They are the best. Especially, if you like Diamond and think he should have gotten together with Wicked Lady. Anyways, please go read hers, she needs some encouragement so that she can build her confidence. The door to the Crown Arcade opened and in stepped a tall, dark, and handsome young man. Of course you all have guessed who this man is already, havenÕt you? He goes and sits down at the counter and starts a conversation with an equally handsome blond man. LetÕs go and eavesdrop a little. ÒHey Dare, howÕs it going?Ó Andrew asks Darien as he sees the man sit down. ÒNothing much.Ó Darien replies with a resigned look on his face, which makes Andrew think that there is definately something going on. ÒWhatÕs wrong? You only get that look when you donÕt want to do something.Ó ÒExactly. I have to go to this stupid Masquerade Ball at St. JudeÕs Hospital because IÕm a doctor in training.Ó Darien says with a disgusted look on his face. ÒWell why donÕt you want to go?Ó Andrew questions Darien with a puzzled frown on his face. ÒBecause they are childish and boring. I have better things to do.Ó ÒLike what? Stay home and read your boring physics books? I think you should go.Ó Andrew says. ÒThereÕs no should I or should I not. I have to go. ThereÕs no way to get out of it.Ó ÒWell then, what are you going as, since you are so *obligated* to go?Ó ÒIce King.Ó ÒWhat! Dressed like that youÕll never get anybody to dance with you.Ó ÒThatÕs exactly the point.Ó Darien replied with a smug look on his face. ÒOkay Dare, you are officially cracked up.Ó Just as Andrew finished his sentence a group of bouncy, giggling girls burst through the arcade doors. They went and sat at one of the corner booths. ÒSo Ami, youÕre mom said it would be okay if we went to the ball?Ó Mina asked the blue-haired girl excitedly. ÒShe said as long as we donÕt mess around or anything.Ó She answered sternly. ÒOoooh, your mom is so wicked cool Ami.Ó ÒCan it, Meatball Head so we can get down to business!Ó ÒOooh Rei, youÕre so mean to me!Ó And then the all too familiar tongue war ensued. ÒCUT IT OUT!!Ó Lita yelled as she quickly got sick of Serena and Rei bickering. As they saw the senshi of lightning quickly losing her temper, Serena and Rei shut up and put their tongues back in their mouths. Neither of them felt like becoming human electricity conductors. ÒOkay, now back to business. What are all of you guys going to be?Ó Mina asked the group with curiosity. ÒIÕm going to be a wood sprite.Ó Lita injected happily. ÒI want to be a fairy.Ó Mina added brightly. ÒI was thinking of being a mermaid, but IÕm not sure now.Ó Ami said speculatively. ÒI know IÕm going to be Flame.Ó Rei added confidently. ÒWhat? WhoÕs Flame?Ó Lita asked curiously. ÒThe devilÕs wife of course.Ó Rei informed her. ÒOkay.Ó Mina chuckled with a big sweatdrop forming on her head. ÒSuits you.Ó Serena quipped viciously. ÒSo Serena, what are you going as?Ó Ami questioned. ÒWell, IÕm not quite sure.Ó ÒYou better make up your mind, because the dance is tomorrow.Ó Rei said smugly, secretly hoping that Serena wouldnÕt find a costume. ÒI have a good idea, I just donÕt know if I can pull it off. I have to go now if I want to get this done. See you guys later!Ó Serena said excitedly. ****************************************************************************** About an hour later Serena was almost done with her shopping. She had one more place to go before her costume was complete. Just as she was getting to the mask shop, she saw Darien walking her way. ÔOh God, not now. I canÕt deal with him right now.Õ She quickly stepped into the store and tried to hide. ÔThank God, IÕm almost done. I hate shopping.Õ Darien thought as he entered the mask shop. ÔJust this dumb mask and then I can go home.Õ Then he saw a flash of gold out of the corner of his eye. ÔI wonder what SerenaÕs doing in here.Õ Serena was looking at a display of masks trying to find the perfect one. Then, she saw it. It was soo beautiful. It was gold and sequined. The traditional mask shape that covered the upper portion of the face. There were yellow-gold feathers that extended from the tips. As soon as Serena saw it she knew she had to have it. She saw the price and was surprised that such a piece of art was so inexpensive. She immediately snatched it up and went to pay for it. Darien saw Serena take the mask and go to pay for it. ÔI wonder what thatÕs for.Õ He thought. The thought that Serena might be going to the masquerade never once crossed his mind. He finally picked out his mask and headed for his apartment. When Serena got home she was extremely exhausted. She had walked around the mall for an hour and a half. She fell on her bed and went to sleep. Her dreams that night were sweet. She dreamt that she was at the masquerade and this really cute gut came up and asked her to dance. They spent the whole night in each otherÕs arms. The dream never ended though, and she couldnÕt see who the man was. When she woke up the next day the first thought on her mind was ÔIf only that would happen in real life.Õ ****************************************************************************** That Night. ÒOH MY GOD, REIÕS GOING TO KILL ME!!!Ó Serena screamed as she ran in her street clothes to ReiÕs temple. She was thirty minutes late as usual. Her bags and ponytails were streaming behind her as she ran. It presented a pretty sight to anyone who was watching. ÒWhere is that girl!? SheÕs always late! WhatÕs her problem?Ó Rei screamed as she waited impatiently for Seren to arrive. She heard a bang and crash on the porch and knew the prodigal friend had finally decided to make an appearance. ÒSo you finally deigned to honor us with your presence Serena.Ó She said maliciously. ÒOh, SHUT UP will you. I am so not in the mood Rei.Ó The raven-haired girl was surprised at this comment because she expected Serena to be crying right not. The girl had finally gotten a spine. Serena then noticed the shocked expressions on the other three girls in the room. ÒHey you guys, you all look fab. Where did you get your costumes?Ó ÒAt the mall.Ó Mina replied, the shock wearing off a little. ÒSo, whatÕs your costume?Ó Rei questioned, convinced that it would be something totally stupid and childish. ÒItÕs a surprise. I have to go change.Ó After about thirty minutes, Serena emerged from the bathroom looking absolutely stunning. She wore a gracefully belling dress made of satin. Her bodice was also made of satin in a corset style accentuating her slender waist and gently curving hips. He hair was flowing down her back freely and not confined in the usual meatballs. She had on a gold tiara-like crown with faux diamonds. He mask covered her face and set off the gold colored contacts she had put in. There was gold body glitter on her chest and neck, giving the appearance that she was slightly glowing. All the girlsÕ jaws were hanging open, refusing to return to their normal positions. ÒOh, come on you guys, I donÕt look that bad do I?Ó ÒWell what are you supposed to be?Ó Rei asked snobbily, effectively snipping the awe-filled moment in the bud. ÒDUH! Is it not totally obvious? SheÕs the Sun Queen.Ó Lita exclaimed. ÒSerena? A queen? Give me a break.Ó ÒJeez Rei, whatÕs your problem tonight. Cut Serena some slack.Ó Mina said defensively. ÒWell, actually Rei, she will be a queen. She will rule over all of us one day.Ó Ami pointed out in her sugary sweet voice. ÒDonÕt remind me.Ó Rei said with dread in her voice. ÒYou guys, letÕs stop bickering and get to the ball.Ó Serena pleaded trying to avoid being picked apart anymore than she always was. ****************************************************************************** Darien was sitting at a table at the masquerade. He was totally, utterly, positively, BORED!! He was listening to some old doctor regale him with storied of when he was young. A couply centuries ago. Then a vision walked through the door. She was exquisite. The Sun Queen. His total opposite. Figures he would fall for her. He excused himself and walked over to her. ÒWow, this is so cool. Look at all the decorations. ALL THE FOOD!!Ó Serena exclaimed as she walked through the doors. ÒYouÕre right, itÕs soo beautiful.Ó Mina agreed. ÒCanÕt you think of anything but food Meatball Head?Ó Rei asked sarcastically. ÒOh Rei, just quit with the insults, itÕs too beautiful a night to argue.Ó Serena pleaded because she really did want to have a good time tonight. ÒYou guys, letÕs go find a table to sit at before they all get full.Ó Lita suggested as she glanced at the growing crowd on the dance floor. About thirty minutes later Rei and Serena were sitting together at the table alone. All the other girls had been snagged by majorly hunky guys to go dance. ÔWhatÕs wrong with me? Why canÕt I get a guy to dance with?Õ ThatÕs when Darien decided to approach the goddess he had been watching for the past thirty minutes. ÔAre all these men blind or something? There should be a flock of admirers around her.Õ He thought. ÔAlthough IÕm pleased that sheÕs alone.Õ ÒUuh!Ó Serena sighed as she drummed her fingers on the table, totally bored. ÒOooh Serena, look at that hunkster walking over to our table. I bet heÕs going to ask me to dance.Ó Rei exclaimed happily. ÒSure Rei.Ó ÔNot lacking in confidence tonight is she?Õ Then Serena looked to see the man in question and fell hopelessly, head-over-heels, in love. He was wearing a white, loosely fitting, gauze shirt, with a silver vest over it. He had on silver form-fitting breeches? Also a long flowing frost white cape. To top all this off he had a silver mask hiding his totally dreamy blue eyes and a silver crown topping a head full of silky, silver streaked, jet black hair. What was even more trippy was he looked exactly like the man in her dream. ÒMay I have the great honor of this dance, milady?Ó Serena thought he was asking someone else and apparently so did Rei. ÒWell, yes of course, my lord.Ó She said as she wrapped her arms tightly around his neck and placed her head against his extremely well built chest. ÔIt would be so cool if he were actually asking me to dance.Õ Serena thought dreamily. ÔWhatÕs happening? Who is this girl? I didnÕt ask her to dance.Õ Was all that was running through DarienÕs mind as Rei threw herself at him. Guess what? ThatÕs exactly what popped out of his mouth when he tried to speak. ÒWho are you? I wasnÕt asking YOU to dance, I was asking HER.Ó He protested as he pointed to Serena and shoved Rei away. ÒHuh? What! You were asking HER! You want HER to dance with YOU! YouÕve got to be crazy, all youÕll get is bruised toes!Ó Rei screamed at Darien, seeing red that such a cute guy would choose SERENA over HER! ÒYeah, I was asking her, so why donÕt you go trip over your ego and into someone elseÕs arms.Ó Darien replied disgusted that someone could be so mean to HIS goddess. Rei just stormed off with steam coming out of her ears. Darien looked back to the Sun Queen and asked his question again. ÒSo would you like to dance?Ó He questioned, hope in his eyes. ÒMe!? YouÕre actually asking me?Ó All during ReiÕs argument with the man Serena had looked aroung to see if there were any other girls he could have asked. When she found out that there were none, she almost fainted. ÒYes, IÕm asking you my beautiful Sun Queen.Ó Darien stated, trying to sweep her off her feet. ThatÕs exactly what he did. ÒOf course, IÕd love to dance my Ice King.Ó And so they did. ****************************************************************************** As Serena danced with her mystery man all she could think about was who he was. ÔWhy does he seem so familiar? ThereÕs something about his voice. Like IÕve heard it before.Õ She couldnÕt wait for the unmasking to take place. As these thoughts were running through SerenaÕs mind some similar ones were running through DarienÕs. ÔHow do I know her? I feel like IÕve met her before. But where?Õ So he decided to ask her. ÒHave I met you somewhere before? You seem so familiar.Ó ÒYou do too. But no, I donÕt think we have before.Ó ÒHow old are you? What is your name? Where do you live?Ó ÒWell, IÕm sixteen and I live in the Juuban District.Ó Serena wasnÕt going to tell the guy her name. She didnÕt want him to know her and think she was a total doofus. ÒWhat about you? Tell me about yourself.Ó She asked him before he could catch the fact that she didnÕt tell him her name. ÒI live in an apartment on the business side of town. IÕm nineteen.Ó ÒThatÕs cool. Where do you go to school?Ó ÒIÕm training here at St. JudeÕs. ThatÕs why I had to come to this ball tonight.Ó ÒYou donÕt sound like you want to be here. Much less like parties like this at all.Ó Serena commented when she heard the exasperated tone in her kingÕs voice. ÒNo, originally, I didnÕt want to come tonight. Now, IÕm glad that I did.Ó Darien told his mystery woman as he moved her closer in the circle of his arms. ÒYouÕre so sweet. Thank you.Ó ÒWould you like to take a walk in the gardens?Ó Darien asked his goddess as the song they were dancing to came to a close all too soon. ÔI want her back in my arms but IÕm afraid IÕll scare her off.Õ He thought as his arms were aching from not having her in them. ÒI think thatÕs a great idea.Ó Serena answered, excited that she was getting to spend more time with him than she already was. ÔI hope he likes me enough to want to know who I really am. But, what if he finds out he knows me and thinks IÕm a loser, IÕm soo scared.Õ They stepped out of the French doors and made their way down the path to the various gardens. Serena looked at the gardens around her and felt a certain air of enchantment. Every flower caught her eyes and she looked and smelled each one individually. Her favorite garden was the rose garden. Each rose, no matter what color seemed to be emanating magic and romance. They seemed to be sparkling as they bloomed. The most spectacular were the blood red roses. They were the perfect color. Ones you would give your true love to show that you cared. ThatÕs exactly what Darien did. ÔSheÕs so perfect. I know we are destined to be together. I think I have finally fallen in love.Õ Darien thought as he watched Serena caress every rose with tender loving care. As if they would wilt at the slightest hint of pressure. Slyly, he created one of his magical roses behind his back. There are more than one or two advantages to being Tuxedo Mask. ÒSince you seem to love roses so much, here is one for you milady.Ó he whispered as he handed over his rose. ÒOf course, no rose can compare in beauty to you because you are more beautiful than all the stars glowing in the night.Ó As soon as this was said Serena was swept off her feet and into his arms. There she placed a gentle kiss on his lips to thank him for his beautiful compliment. Darien didnÕt want just a gentle peck on the lips so he deepened the kiss to a more passionate level. By the time they came up for air they were both out of breath. ÔI think IÕm in love.Õ Was the only thought running through SerenaÕs mind in the aftermath of the glorious kiss they had shared. Then, all their hopes and dreams were shattered as a shrill scream pierced the night air. ÔOh my God, I have to get away and transform.Õ Was the only thought that was currently going through SerenaÕs mind. ÒUm, excuse me, but I really must go. I forgot that my parents gave me a curfew and IÕm way past it. Maybe IÕll see you again someday.Ó She said as she ran off. ÒBut I donÕt even know your name!Ó Darien screamed after her. Serena stepped behind a tree and transformed. ÒMoon Crystal Power!Ó In a flash of brilliantly colored lights she had turned into the pretty soldier Sailor Moon. ÒIÕm going to get that negatrash for ruining my dream come true!Ó She screamed through gritted teeth as she barely kept herself from punching a hole through a tree. When she finally did see the youma she was even angrier than before. ÒYou stupid freakin Negamoon twerp. You are so going to pay for ruining all my dreams tonight. So be ready to die!Ó Hearing all the anger and frustration in Sailor MoonÕs voice made the youma stop sucking energy out of people. It also made it turn a sickly yellow-green because it knew for sure that tonight was the night it was going to die. Then the youmaÕs self defense instincts kicked in ans it attacked. ÒHiyah!Ó Sailor Moon screamed as she threw a series of kicks and punches at the youma, all right on target. Once Sailor Moon had worked out all her anger she put the poor thing out of itÕs misery and dusted it. Then, before any of the scouts could show up she detransformed and ran home. Her heart shattered into a million pieces. ****************************************************************************** ÒWow, Sailor Moon really whipped that youma. She didnÕt even need our help.Ó Sailor Jupiter commented as she looked at the charred pile of dust that was the youma. ÒJudging from the readings on my computer, she not only beat it but she kicked itÕs ass before she dusted it.Ó Everyone was surprised by this obscenity coming from Ami. ÒYes, I do believe you are right Ami, I am feeling that Serena was extremely angry at this particular monster. I just canÕt tell why thought.Ó Rei replied. Not only was she getting angry vibes but also ones of extreme heartbreak and sadness. She had to find out why Serena was so depressed. She couldnÕt let her best friend feel this way any longer that she had to. Which meant that tomorrow morning they would have a serious talk. Serena woke up later than usual the morning after the party. Most of it was due to the fact that she had cried her heart out most of the night thinking of the love she had lost. ÔI donÕt even know his name. I canÕt believe weÕll never see each other again. We were destined to be together, I know it.Õ Serena decided that she couldnÕt just mope around the house all day so she decided to take her dress to the dry cleaners. ****************************************************************************** Darien was totally depressed. All he could think about was the girl at the ball. ÔWho was she? Where can I find her? Will I ever meet her again?Õ Were the only questions that were going through his mind today. Then he felt a familiar force crash into him. He looked down ans saw Serena on the sidewalk rubbing her head. ÒHey Meatball Head, you really need to learn to watch where youÕre going.Ó Darien hissed because he was angry she had distracted him from his depressing thoughts. ÒYou know what Darien? IÕm really not in the mood to deal with you right now so move aside before I beat you to a bloody pulp!Ó Serena screamed at Darien as she got angrier ever second she was with him. She was even more upset that she was melting into a puddly of goo as he insulted her. There was something about his voice. Then, a picture of the Ice King from last night flashed into her head. ÔNo way! Darien couldnÕt be the Ice King, could he? He is the right heaight and he has blue eyes and black hair. But Darien?Õ After Darien had finished insulting Serena he realized what she had said to him. ÔSheÕd beat me to a bloody pulp? Maybe I shouldnÕt be messing with her right now. SheÕs obviously in a bad mood.Õ He helped her pick up her bag. What he saw in that bag made him turn pale. It was the Sun Queen costume. Serena was the Sun Queen. ÔNo way! This canÕt be! I canÕt fall in love with Serena. Meatball Head!Õ Darien decided to trust his instincts this one time and they were telling him that Serena was his beloved. Of all people. ÒUm, Serena, could you come with me really quick? I need to show you something. ItÕs really important.Ó He asked pleadingly. ÒI guess so.Ó Serena replied, her heart responding to the urgency in his voice. When they got to DarienÕs apartment he showed her in. ÒIf you could wait here a couple of minutes IÕll be right back.Ó Darien instructed. Serena seated herself on his couch and looked around. His apartment was impeccably neat and clean. Not like a normal bachelorÕs apartment. She noticed there was a balcony and decided to check out the view. When she stepped outside her breath was stolen. The view was magnificent. You could see all of downtown Tokyo. She wondered what Darien did for a living to afford such luxury. Darien stepped into his living room and was alarmed to see that it was empty. Then he saw that the balcony door was opened and knew where she was. He was now dressed in his Ice King costume to see what her reaction would be when she saw it. ÒSerena.Ó Serena heard her name being called and turned to face Darien. What she saw made her feel all giddy and happy inside at first. Then it made her feel faint. Before she knew it she had blacked out and fallen to the balcony floor. ÒSerena!!Ó Darien screamed as he saw her faint dead away. ÒThis was definately not the reaction I expected Serena. Maybe anger or surprise but not for you to black out.Ó He was talking to her only as a comfort to himself. He needed to assure himself that she would be okay. He couldnÕt wake her up immediately so he picked her up and gently placed her on his green couch. He ran to his bathroom and grabbed a wet cloth to bathe her forehead with. ÒSerena? Serena wake up! Can you hear me?Ó This was all Serena heard as she groggily looked up into the worried face of Darien. ÒWh. . .what happened?Ó She questioned, her surroundings not all too familiar to her. ÒYou fainted on the balcony when you saw me in my costume, I carried you in here because you wouldnÕt wake up.Ó ÒOh my God, youÕre the Ice King from the ball arenÕt you?Ó Serena asked with hope in her voice. ÒYes I am, and youÕre the Sun Queen.Ó ÒOh God, I thought IÕd never see you again.Ó Serena squealed as she threw herself into DarienÕs arms. ÒYouÕre not mad that it was me?Ó Darien asked disbelievingly as he wrapped his arms around her. ÒNo, why should I be?Ó Serena countered, confusion in her voice. ÒThat is unless you had wished it was someone else. You did, didnÕt you?Ó Serena again questioned him, pain in her voice. ÒNo, no, thereÕs no other person I would rather have it be. ItÕs just that IÕve insulted you so many times and called you so many names.Ó ÒThat never mattered to me. I kind of liked the nickname. Besides, I love you.Ó Serena stated, obvious hope in her voice that he could love her back. ÒYou do. Wow, thatÕs more than I had hoped for. I love you more than anything in the world.Ó As he said this he caught her lips in a passionate kiss. ÒDarien. Guess what? You were the man of my dreams.Ó And again Serena kissed him pouring all the love she felt for him into it, trying to show him she was telling the truth.