Title: Performance of the Stars Author: Chesney Frampton E-mail: frampton@labs.net Konnichi'wa Alicia-san! Here is a story. It is my first one so I hope you like it as much as I did writing it. It took me forever to get all the parts, but here is part one: Wherefore art thou. Well please enjoy. "WOW!" Serena yelled. While reading a ad in the arcade window about auditions for the famous William Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet. " Look it says from grades 9th - Junior in college," Serena said with an excited voice. " Hey Meatball Head. What are you looking at?" A familiar voice asked. " Don't call me that DARIEN! My name is SE-REN-A!" Serena said to Darien in her mean voice. " Auditions for Romeo and Juliet sounds fun," Darien said. Wait if Serena could be Juliet and I Romeo that would be great, but Serena hates studying. Although I don't know why a beautiful girl Serena wouldn't get the part, Darien thought. " I think I will try out for Juliet," Serena said. Ohh..... if only Darien could be Romeo and me Juliet. Oh if only Darien could help me he is so good with acting. I don't see why he wouldn't get the part his voice is so deep and his eyes his eyes are so handsome they are deep sea blue. Darien Serena thought. "Umm..... I think I will play some Sailor V," Serena said hurrying inside the arcade. "Yeah... I think I will have some coffee," Darien Said running in behind her. While Serena was playing video game Darien was gathering up the courage to actually go talk to her. When Darien finally did he said " Umm.... Serena.... do you want to umm..... practice with me for Romeo and Juliet." Serena just screamed, "I got you you stupid monster!" " Serena?!" Darien said in a high voice. "Huh?" Serena stammered out not hearing Darien the first time. " Do you want to practice Romeo and Juliet with me?" Darien asked. At first Serena just kinda stared then Darien felt a force knock into him that almost knocked him down. Looking down he realized it was Serena. " Really, really, really!" Serena practically yelled. "Yes," Darien said," But can I breathe?" Darien saw Serena's beautiful blue eyes shine with more life more excitement than he ever saw her hold as she pulled away. " Auditions are next week. So we better only have till then," Darien said. " Where are we going to practice, Darien?" Serena asked " How about the park," Darien suggested. " That would be GRREAT!" Serena said with the most adorable smile on her face. -Next Day at the Park- " Hi Darien!" Serena yelled as she ran into the park. " Hi Serena. I got copies of the script from the teacher who is managing Romeo and Juliet," Darien said as Serena was catching her breathe. "Cool. Where should we begin?" Serena asked. " How about Act two scene two," Darien said," It is one of my favorite parts in the whole play." So Darien began," He jests at scars that never felt a wound.- But soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the East, and Juliet is the sun!- Arise fair sun, and kill the envious, Who is already sick and pale with grief, That though - her maid she is envious; Her vestal livery is but sick and green, And none but fools do wear it; cast off it is my lady. O that she knew she were! She speaks, yet she says nothing: what of it? Her eye discourses, I will answer it. - I am too bold; tis not to me she speaks: Two of the fairest stars in all the, Heavens some business, do entered her eyes were there they in her head? The brightness of her cheek would shame those stars, As daylight doth a; her eyes in heaven Would through the airy region stream so bright, That birds would sing, and think it were not night. See how she leans her cheek upon her hand: O that I were a glove upon that hand, That I might touch that cheek." Serena says with a silent yawn," Ah me." Darien continues," She speaks: O speak again bright angel: for thou art As glorious to this night, bring o'er my head, As a winged messenger of Heaven Unto the white upturned wondering eyes of mortals that fall back to gaze on him. When bestrides the lazing pacing clouds And sails upon the air." Serena said with longing in her voice," O Romeo, Romeo wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father, and refuse thy name; Or if thou wilt not be but sworn my love, And I'll no longer be a Capulet( oh just to let you on on some info there was two families the Capulet and the Montague)." Darien says," Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this?" Serena reads from the page," Tis but my name that is my enemy; Thou art thyself though, not a Montague? It is nor hand, nor foot, nor arm, nor face, nor any other part belonging to man. O, be some other name! What's in a name? That which we call a rose." Serena finished. " You did very well Mi'lady," Darien said. " Thou did yourself sir Darien," Serena added in jokingly. " O Darien, Darien wherefore art thou Darien?" Serena asked looking around. " He's right there but the Serena I know is missing," said a familiar looking brunette. "Oh hi Lita",Serena said," We were just practicing for Romeo and Juliet." " You guys sounded really good", Lita said,"But I need to tell Serena something." Lita whispered something in Serena's ear. She must of said something important because Serena seemed to agree. " Umm..... Darien I have to go I'll see you at the auditions next week. O and Darien I will practice," Serena said. " That's ok Meatball head!" Darien yelled as Serena and Lita ran out of the park. " He'll never change will he Lita," Serena panted out. The End of Part 1, but up next is Auditions.