Royal Flush the Sequel- Part 3 By: Alexis-chan Email: aqua_moonstone17@hotmail.com Rating: PG Kon’nichi wa minna!! There’s nothing really to say this week, except for two things. 1) Standard Disclaimer is still standing. I don’t own Sailor Moon but I own this story....blah, blah, blah...... 2) Just thought I’d clear up a little misunderstanding. You see, when I first wrote this and posted at ASMR, I received a letter from someone, seems that the crystal scene (you know the part last chapter where Darien sees the crystal with Serena, Sailor Moon and Princess Serenity in it?) Well it seems that part was in another story, or something like that. Let me clear this up. I had never read that story when I wrote that part. It wasn’t until after it was posted and the author read my story that the similarities were noticed. So in other words, no one stole anyone’s ideas. It was just a strange coincidence (*great minds think alike eh Mako?? ^_^*) Enough of that and on with the story!! Enjoy!! aqua_moonstone17@hotmail.com Alexis-chan Royal Flush the Sequel.......Part 3 “Now let’s see.....sunscreen....check. Sandals...check. Bathing suit....check. Hair stuff......check. Food.....check of course.” Serena finished throwing everything into her blue back and looked into the mirror. Her hair was up as usual in meatballs, but she wasn’t wearing any make-up. She had her bikini under her shorts and tee-shirt and all that there was left to do was wait on Darien to get there. Sure enough, there came a knock at the door. Serena ran to open the door and there was Darien standing there, smiling. “Hey! Hold on and let me grab my bag.” Serena charged back inside, picked up her back and picnic basket and ran back to the door. “Bye Mom! See you around 5 okay?” Serena called, before stepping out the door. “Okay honey! Be careful and have fun!” Mrs. Tsukino replied just as she heard the door slam shut. “Oh.........this is going to be so much fun!” Serena squealed, looking over at the driver. He nodded his head in agreement and glanced over at the angel next to him. *************** Soon they were at the beach, dragging everything with them. They tossed it down on the ground and started unpacking everything. Pretty soon they were all set up for a little fun in the sun. There wasn’t too many people around because of it being a week-day, so it wasn’t too crowded. But there were others there. “So ready to hit the water?” Darien asked, preparing to strip off his shirt. “Yeah, soon as I put on some sunscreen.” Serena mumbled as she took off her shirt and slipped her shorts off from around her legs. Darien pulled off his shirt while Serena dug around in her bag, wondering what on Earth she had done with that sun block. Darien kicked off his shoes and sat down next to her. “Ah ha!” Serena cried, startling Darien. Her small hand came out of the duffle bag with a small blue bottle of SPF 20 in her hand. She opened the spout and prepared to pour a little into her hand when Darien reached around and grabbed the bottle from her. “Hey! Give that back!” She cried, leaning over Darien trying to get the bottle, but he held it out of her reach. “Calm down Meatball Head. I was just going to help you on your back.” He grinned. Serena finally caught on to what he was meaning and a grin spread across her face. “Okay.” She turned around and sat with her back facing Darien. He poured some of the cool liquid on his hands and began to massage it into her back. She relaxed and sighed contently as he worked in the sun block. As Darien gently rubbed her back, his thoughts drifted back to the last time they were there. She hated him at the moment and she was his slave. But today was different. They were in love and at the beach together, so this was bound to be fun. Serena was thinking the same thing, the memories of when his strong hands last massaged her back while applying sun block. She remembered very well those pesky butterflies that invaded her stomach that day, and now there they were again. With his every touch it seemed the more and more butterflies found their way into her stomach. She smiled because this time she loved him. As Serena was losing herself in her thought and Darien was losing himself in his thoughts as well, he thought of something. Suddenly, Serena felt two strong arms wrap themselves around her waist and pull her near. She leaned her head back on his shoulder and glanced up at his handsome face. Darien grinned slightly at his plan. Over the two weeks that they had been together, he had already learned how to make her nervous and stuttery, which in his option, was when she looked her cutest. Just as quickly as his hands had grabbed her waist, he pulled her down onto him, to where he was cradling her sort-of. His arm was holding up her gentle head and his other arm was wrapped over top of her long, thin legs. He leaned over and kissed her lightly on the nose. “I love you.” He whispered quietly, almost too quiet for Serena to hear. His warm breath tickled her neck and gave her goosebumps. “I love you too.” She quietly replied. Darien continued to kiss her all over her face, her cheeks, her eyes, her nose, her chin, her ears. All but her mouth. Then he moved to small butterfly kisses on her neck. She sighed as he continued to taste her, and the butterflies didn’t go away. In fact, they kept on coming. “Did you know your beautiful?” Darien asked her, looking into her blue eyes. ‘Ah ha! There’s that blush!’ Darien silently cheered as pale shade of pink covered her face. “I’m not that pretty.” She disagreed, trying not to blush, which only made it worse. “Oh yes you are. Your so beautiful, why you even make the goddess of beauty Aphrodite herself envious of your eternal beauty.” Darien told her, and she started blushing more. ‘This is great. She looks so cute.’ ‘Why has he always managed to do this to me? Oh well, I love payback.’ Serena thought. Suddenly, quick as anything, she hoisted herself up, grabbed the bottle of sun block and settled herself behind Darien. “What are you doing?” He asked. “It’s your turn buster! I don’t want my muffin to be all burnt up.” Serena giggled as she started to wipe the cold liquid off on his back. And who said that guys don’t get butterflies? Well, Darien was sure getting fair share of them as soon as Serena’s small hands touched his back. He relaxed under her gentle and loving touch, content where he was. But those darn butterflies were getting on his nerves. ‘Wonder how she does it?’ Darien thought, wondering how she has been the only person who could cause such an uproar of feelings inside of him. Serena was rubbing his back, with no intention of quitting any time soon. But they had wasted nearly 20 minutes doing this and if she didn’t quit they wouldn’t be able to the water! She stopped rubbing and wrapped her arms around his neck, pressing her body up against his back. “All done Muffin.” She whispered in his ear, causing the same reaction that his whispering in her ear had caused. Smiling, Darien’s reached up, pulled her arms off of his and stood up, helping her up. Then he reached behind her, his arm wrapping around her shoulder and started pulling her towards the water. Suddenly Serena laughed and sprinted in the direction of the water, laughing her head off. “Catch me if you can!” She yelled at the guy standing behind her. Darien laughed and took off after her, his strong legs catching up to her in a flash. ***************** “Zoicite! Malachite! Present yourselves!” A loud voice yelled, and suddenly and man and a women appeared. “Yes your majesty?” They both bowed to the red-headed women in the throne. “Report on your progress.” The Queen Commanded. “Well Queen Beryl, since we were thrown back into the NegaVerse after that severe lose of energy, we have managed to come up with a few good ideas for collecting power, and getting Sailor Moon.” Zoicite said. “Continue.” Queen Beryl stated. “We start sending out two droids at a time. Although at first it will be costly, the Sailor Scouts will not be able to fight two at one time. So while they are fighting the one, the other will be collecting energy. And after a while this should tire down the Sailor Scouts enough to eventually kill them. And we have also created the Black Crystal ,which will help us collect the Seven Rainbow Crystals.” Malachite said. “Very well done.” Beryl commented, with no emotion in her voice at all. “But that is not the best news we have. That is only one idea. We believe that we have discovered the identities of the Sailor Scouts.” Malachite added. “Yes.” Beryl wondered. “We believe that the Sailor Scouts are really Raye Hino, Amy Anderson, Mina Anio, Lita Kino and Serena Tsukino is Sailor Moon. We also believe that Darien Chiba is Tuxedo Mask.” Zoicite informed the Queen. “Very well done. Maybe you two are worth something after all. I will send a droid in 24 hours to capture those silly humans and bring them here. It will cost us a great amount of energy, but if they are the Scouts as you say, then it shall be worth it to be rid of them. You are dismissed.” Beryl said. “Yes mi’ Queen.” Zoicite and Malachite bowed before they left the royal chambers. “I shall soon have the Imperium Silver Crystal in my possession as it was meant to be.” Queen Beryl laughed. ************* Darien and Serena were laying side by side on the beach towel, just starring at the clouds. There hands were entwined with each others, and they weren’t saying anything. The silence was enough. But Serena sighed, glanced at her watch with was laying next to her and unwillingly sat up. “What is it?” Darien asked curiously. “It’s almost 4:30. I have to get home and help Mom with the dinner. Were having my grandparents over tonight and I have to help get everything sat up. It’s their 50th wedding anniversary.” Serena grinned at the thought of being married to the same person for that long. She turned and looked at Darien, who was now sitting next to her. “Do you ever think that could happen to us?” Serena asked as she leaned back against him. “What?” His arms slowly encircled her slender waist. “Being married for 50 years. Old and in love like we were the first day we met.” Serena said happily, dreaming of future things such as her wedding and her children. “Yes, it could.” Darien whispered in her ear. She turned her head slightly and looked him straight in the eyes. “I could stay here forever and never get tired.” Serena breathed, slowly becoming lost in Darien’s deep, midnight blue eyes. “And I could as well.” Their faces inched towards each others, and soon their lips met in an earth-moving kiss. Soon, after finally breaking for air, they looked at each other once more before slowly starting to pack up. They folded the blanket and put everything away before making their way to Darien’s car. ******* Soon, they were pulling up in front of Serena’s house. Darien got out and walked around the passenger side of the car and held open the door for her. “May I have the privilege of escorting mi’ lady to her living quarters?” Darien asked, bowing. “Of course. I would be honored.” Serena giggled as Darien gingerly took her hand and kissed it. They continued walking till they got to her door. “I had a fun time today Muffin.” Serena told him. “So did I Meatball Head.” He said, causing Serena to gentle slug him on the arm. He caught her hand and placed a kiss on it. The he kissed her cheek, then her nose. And lastly his lips met hers in a sweet good-night kiss. “Bye love.” He whispered. “Bye.” She replied, giving him another kiss before he turned and walked back to his car. *************** Serena was up in her room, getting ready for the dinner, when she heard her communicator go off. “Yeah?” She asked. “Serena. There’s a meeting at the temple tomorrow at noon. Okay?” Amy’s face appeared on the screen. “Sure!” “And Serena, were having a picnic tomorrow night around 6PM. Could you and Darien make it? It’s all of us and the guys.” Lita’s face appeared on the screen after Amy’s. “Okay, meeting at noon, picinic at 6. Got it.” Serena said. “And it’s in the park by the lake.” Lita added. “Okay, be there. I’m outtie!” Serena laughed, causing a groan from Lita. “Bye.” They both said as she quickly hit the ‘OFF’ button on the communicator. Then she went to pick up her phone in her room. *RING* *RING* *RING* “Hello?” “Darien! It’s me.” “Hey. What’s wrong?” “Oh nothing. It’s just the girls are having a picinic tomorrow at 6 in the park, and the guys are going to be there too. But I’m not sure about Andrew and Rita. I was going to talk to Andrew tomorrow and ask him, but everyone else is going to be there. Could you come?” “Sure. I get off at 5, so I should make it. You want me to pick you up around 6?” “Love ya to! I have to go. My grandparents are here and if I don’t get down there, Mom’s gonna shoot me!” “Okay. ‘Night my Meatball Head” “Good-night Muffin.” Serena hung up the phone and made her way down the stairs, not knowing that she was being watched. ********* “Queen Beryl. I am happy to report that the Scouts will be meeting at the Tokyo Park tomorrow at 6.” Zoicite bowed to her master. “Very well done Zoicite. Maybe you are worth something after all.” Beryl dismissed her minion and called to all her other minions. “Is there anyone here who is willing to go and successfully capture the Sailor Scouts?” Beryl asked as a glowing light appeared. “I will my Queen.” A tall creature, about 6 foot tall, bowed. She had long blue-green hair that reached past her waist, and was wearing a long white dress that looked like silk. “Very well Gambina. You can meet the pathetic Scouts tomorrow at 6 o’clock. Capture them, as well as whoever else is with them. And don’t fail me.” Beryl warned her. “Yes my Queen.” Gambina bowed and transported out. ************ “Tuxedo Mask.......Please help me.....please help me my lo.....my lo...” The voice echoed through Darien’s mind. “Who are you? And what are you saying?” Darien, or actually Tuxedo Mask, yelled into the night. Suddenly, he saw an object in the distance. As he moved towards it, he realized it was almost just like the crystal he saw, the only difference was that it was three different figures of him. One was of him in normal, everyday clothes. The next figure was of him dressed as Tuxedo Mask, a red rose in his hand ready to strike. The final figure was of him in a suit of armor that looked almost royal (AN: I’m not very good at describing stuff, so just picture Prince Endymion’s outfit and that’s what he has on). He wasn’t sure, but all looked, and felt, familiar even though he only knew of the two. The royal outfit was new to him, but at the same time he felt, no he *knew* that he had seen that before. Darien jerked out of bed with a start. These dreams were driving him crazy. This princess wanted him to find the Imperium Silver Crystal, whatever that was, and then he also felt that Serena was in some sort-of danger. “I’m must be going crazy. I better get back to sleep if I want to get into work tomorrow on time.” Darien mumbled to himself as he laid back down on his pillow and went back to sleep. *************** “Serenity......please find the Crystal so we can be together my love.” A hazy figure said, confusing Serena. Usually during this dream, Serena was as Sailor Moon, but tonight she was in a long white dress that reached the floor. “What’s the crystal? And why are you calling me your love? Who’s Serenity?” Serena screamed into the emptiness. “You are Serenity, and you are also my love. Find the crystal and you will understand, trust me. It’s the only way.” Serena jerked up, shaking. She had had this dream for a couple weeks now, and it was strange. The voice seemed familiar, as well as the name Serenity, but she couldn't’ quite place why. She shrugged it off as usual, but couldn’t let go of the nagging feeling that there was something she was overlooking. She sighed and turned her thoughts to Darien before drifting back off into a peaceful sleep. **THE END** So, how was that? I know, pretty sappy, but I couldn’t think of anything else. I know that this was pretty stupid too, and the next one should be pretty short, but you’ll see why. Write me with any comments or suggestions!!! aqua_moonstone17@hotmail.com ~*~ Alexis-chan ~*~