Oh Boy...
By Bunny
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My name is Darien Chiba. I'm 18 years old and I lead one hell
of a life. Whew! Now, you'd think that being a college freshman isn't
that tough, right? Well, you're right. That's a breeze. No, I'm talk-
ing about much bigger things...*much* bigger things...
It was a gorgeous day. Of course, everyday was gorgeous, but
today seemed brighter than usual. No, nothing special happened, I just
happen to feel...feel...happy. Hey! That's not funny! Hell has *NOT*
frozen over!!! I just feel good for once. Like the world isn't such a
dark and dreary place. I was on my way down to crown arcade smiling.
Yes, I was actually smiling. It felt great having the sun beating down
my back, and the birds chirping in the background. It was just past six
in the morning, and I was on my way to see my best friend, and to grab a
cup of coffee before I happen to "accidently" run into a little meat-balled
friend of mine.
I walked into the arcade beaming. Andrew was behind the counter
reading the paper. He glanced over the top of it to look at me. He smiled
back at me, and looked puzzled at my bright expression.
"Good morning Dare! What's with you today? You look like you just
won the lottery." Andrew kidded with me.
"Nothing, Andrew. I'm just in a good mood. That's all. Nothing
wrong with that, right? Can you grab me my usual please?"
"I suppose you're right. It's just so not-like you. That's all.
Hang on, I'll be right back with your coffee." I nodded, and grabbed the
folded-over paper he was reading to see what was going on in the world.
Hm...nothing new. Stocks, theft, trade, world treaty meetings, political
peace agreements. The usual. I was glancing at the paper when Andrew
returned, setting a cup of black coffee in front of me. I nodded my
thanks.
"Hey, stealing my paper is the thanks I get for bringing you
coffee?" Andrew asked, faking hurt.
"Oops, sorry bud, I didn't mean to swipe your paper. I just
haven't had a chance to glance at it yet. Looks like the same-ole
same-ole." I said, handing back his paper.
"Yah, pretty much," He responded, "there was another youma
attack last night, but the scouts and Tuxedo Mask took care of it."
He said, making conversation.
Without another thought I responded, "Yah, I know. It was
an ugly one." Hehe...oops...um...not that I would know or anything....
Andrew looked up from his paper confused.
"How did you know that? I thought you said you haven't looked
at the paper yet."
*Sweatdrops* "I um didn't. I heard it on the news this morning
when I turned my radio on." Good one, Chiba. You sounded like a real
fool there. Well, at least it satisfied him, because he nodded and turned
back to the paper.
"Yah, it looks like Sailor Moon got some action last night." He
noted slyly.
"Um, what do you mean? Doesn't she always when there's a youma
attack?" I asked, puzzled. What is he getting at?
Andrew folded the paper around so that the front page was visible.
My mouth fell open in pure shock. I grabbed the paper out of his hand and
gapped at it. There on the front cover, locked in a heated embrace, was
me...er...Tuxedo Mask and Sailor Moon. Damn! When did that camera man
get there! I thought we were alone! I started freaking out.
"Woah! Bud! Take it easy there!" Andrew said, trying to calm me
down. He was kind of scared by my reaction to the front page. "It's not
like she's your girl anyways. She's a super hero." Andrew said, patting
my back.
"Andrew, that's not it. I'm just...surprised. that's all. I
didn't expect such hentai behavior from our city's behavior. And right
out in public too!" Oh boy oh boy oh boy. I don't quite know what to
make of this situation.
"What do you mean? I think it's great. They're obviously totally
stuck on each other. I mean look at them," Andrew said motioning to the
picture of me and Sailor Moon fighting a tongue war, "How many people do
you see kiss like that if they aren't in love. They must have some sort
of superhero relationship! Oh wow! That is soooo cool! I wonder who they
are!" Andrew started babbling on about those two...me and her...them...
ARGH!!! I need to get out of here. I need a breath of fresh air.
I snagged the paper that Andrew had reclaimed and ran out the door.
Before I was totally out, I shouted back at him, "Sorry Andrew, gotta run!
I promise to bring you another paper!" I waved back at him, while he just
sat in total awe about my actions.
I bolded from crown arcade at lightning speeds. Man! I'm starting
to act like Serena! Where am I even going? Here I am, running like a bat
out of hell, with no where to go. I wasn't really watching where I was going
because I had my eyes plastered to that *thing*. That picture. That...
that...*sigh*. My mind was a jumble of emotions. I didn't know what to
think, to do, or anything. I just kept on running...until...
*CRASH*
With a force as strong as Zeus, I was thrown back onto the sidewalk.
Somewhere in the distance I heard the sound of laughter, but let me tell you,
I wasn't hearing much except the birds flying around my head. I tried to
grasp onto the reality that was slowly slipping away, but couldn't fight the
darkness that ensued me.
I'm not too sure what happened. All I know is that the dreaded
darkness started fading away and exotic warmth washed over me. I wasn't
sure how long I was out, but I know darn well it must have been a while
because when I started waking up, I could feel my stomach growling. I
was afraid to open my eyes for fear that the intense warmth wrapped around
me would go away. I wasn't sure what it was, but I liked it, and somehow,
in the corner of my mind, it felt familiar. Nah, I'm just delusional from
whatever happened to me. Hey, what did happen to me anyway? *sigh* I
suppose the only way I'll ever find out is if I open my eyes.
Reluctantly, my eyes fluttered open. I was having trouble adjusting
to the light at first, but soon came to. My hand flew to my forehead in
reaction to the pain resounding in my head. I groaned a bit, as if I was
waking up in the morning...however this was far from morning. I still
couldn't see clearly, but I could hear worried voices talking in the back-
ground. I gave up, and let sleep take over my weary body.
"Hey! I think he's coming to!" That sounded like Andrew...but why
would Andrew be here. Wait...I don't even know where 'here' is.
"I hope he'll be alright. I'm so worried." That sounded like a
female voice. It was eerily familiar...like Sailor Moon's soft velvety
voice. Ah. Her scent is still fresh in my mind. Along with her voice,
her touch, her taste. A smile spread across my lips.
"Sailor Moon? Is that you?" What a sweet dream I'm having.
"Darien? What are you talking about?" The sweet voice questioned.
"Huh?" I asked drearily, in my dream state. "How did you know I
was Tuxedo Mask?" My sweet angel. She's a smart one that Sailor Moon!
I'm not surprised she figured it out. I'm afraid to wake up. What a nice
dream I'm having.
"You're Tuxedo Mask, Darien?" Andrew asked shocked. Huh? How did
Andrew get into my dream?
"Of course silly! It's my duty to protect the beautiful sailor
suited soldier Sailor Moon." I could feel myself grinning. "Ah...*dreamy
sigh* Sailor moon, what a fox. What I wouldn't give for another chance
like last night. She's a fabulous kisser." Yes, the sweet memory of
holding her in my arms and our tongues dancing.
*SMACK*
What the hell was that? I woke up with a jump. My eyes whipped
open to take in my surroundings. I was in the back room of crown arcade
with Serena and Andrew.
"Huh? How did I get here?" I asked groggily. Man! Such a sweet
dream to be so rudely awakened! "What hit me?" My face darted from
Serena to Andrew, and from Andrew to Serena. Serena just sat there with
an innocent smile on her face while Andrew looked completely shocked.
"Well?" I repeated. "Is someone going to answer me?"
"You must have been running pretty hard to have knocked yourself
out like that."
"You ran into a lamp post. I happened to be near by, saw what
happened, and ran to get Andrew to carry you to the arcade." Serena
nswered quietly.
"Yah, you must have hit it pretty hard, you've been out like a
light for four hours. Serena and I have been worried sick. Are you okay
now?" Andrew asked with concern.
I struggled to sit up, and found where I was sitting. I was
wrapped in Serena's arms, laying across her lap. Bingo. Watson my
friend, I believe I have found the sight of the warmth. She recoiled
her arms when she noticed me trying to sit up. I looked up at her face
and saw it redden slightly. Well, I suppose it's not every day your
in the arms of your supposed arch enemy. Still, she really is beautiful.
She reminds me of someone I once saw in a dream. I couldn't help but
smile when I looked into her eyes. She looked at me in curiosity, as
if she just realized something, but of what I'm not sure of. We gazed
into each other's eyes until I felt a pang of pain in my back and
grimaced, breaking our intense gaze.
"You don't seem to be hurt too bad, but I'd take it easy for a
few days. How on earth did you run into a lamppost anyway? That is so
unlike you." Andrew questioned. Well, I was so distracted by the thought
of Sailor Moon and I making out, I wasn't paying attention to where I was
going.
"I was distracted, and didn't see it in front of me." Well, not
a total lie, just not the whole story. Andrew nodded. Serena just sat.
Sat and stared.
"Serena? What's wrong?" I asked her. She shook her head as if
snapping out of her thoughts and looked at me.
"Huh?" she asked.
"Are you ok? You seem distracted." I looked at her with concern.
Andrew kneeled down next to her and placed his hand on her forehead. She
brushed it off.
"No, I'm fine. I've just got a lot on my mind." Serena smiled
weakly. She's got something bothering her. I know it. I wish she could
tell me what it was, but then again, I suppose this is what I get for
being so mean to her. It's strange really. Here I've been so mean to
her, and she risked getting in trouble at school to help me. Why did
she do that?
"Thank you Serena. For everything. It means a lot to me. I
hope you know that. I really appreciate it." I smiled at her and she
returned the gesture. "So did you two skip school for me?" The two
nodded. "Then why don't I treat you to lunch as a thank you. It must
be getting close to that time, I'm starving." I offered.
"You don't have to do that, Dare, really. It was nothing."
Andrew protested.
"No, I insist. Where do you want to go? Serena? Is it ok
with you?" Hm...something is definitely wrong with that girl. She
didn't even perk up at the mention of food. Yet once again, she looked
up at us deep in thought.
"Huh? Oh, yah, it's fine. Whatever you two want." She said
softly. Andrew and I exchanged glances, but let her be. If she wanted
to tell us what was bothering her, she would.
"I don't know about you two, but pizza and ice cream are
sounding mighty good to me!" Andrew piped. Nothing. nada. Not even
a little smile from her. She just stood there, staring off into her
own little world.
"You know what? Maybe lunch isn't the best idea. I think I'd
better go home and lay down. Andrew? Can you take Serena home?" Andrew
caught onto my thinking, and nodded. I figured whatever was bothering her,
she'd tell Andrew, because she sure as hell wasn't going to tell me. It
kinda hurt that she couldn't trust me with her problems, but like I said
earlier, I did it to myself. Oh well. Andrew can make her feel better.
I turned to walk out, and Andrew made a 'call me' signal with his hand up
to his ear. I nodded and walked out into the hot sun, rethinking everything
that had happened within the last twenty four hours.
Recap
It was about 11pm in the evening, and I was lying in my bed thinking
about the usual. You know, the princess, Serena, Sailor Moon, the crystal,
you know. Anywho, I felt an amazing heat pulsating throughout my body, and
I knew Sailor Moon needed me. I quickly transformed and lept of my balcony
into the great unknown, letting my heart guide me to where she was. I soon
found her at the bay, with her friends fighting a youma. Nothing new. Each
of the scouts throw their attacks...yadda yadda yadda...Sailor moon klutzed
out...yadda yadda yadda...I jump in throwing a few roses and Sailor Moon dusts
the creature. Nothing new. Well, not quite. For some reason, Sailor Moon
didn't go home with her friends. She lingered behind, standing at the edge
of the dock gazing out upon the quiet ocean. I was curious as to why she
didn't go home right away, but once I saw the beauty of the moonlight dancing
on top of the waves, I knew she was entranced by it all. Me? I was enthralled
by her. I watched her from on top of a nearby building. The way the moon
shimmered in her hair made my breath catch. I knew I had to have her. I leapt
from my perch and jumped down next to her. She didn't move. She wasn't even
surprised. Um...why wasn't she surprised? Heck, I would have been if a
stranger jumped next to me all of a sudden in the middle of the night.
"Tuxedo Mask." Was all she said. She didn't turn her head, but
continued to gaze out upon the ocean.
"Were you expecting me?" I asked. The breeze picked up and she
shivered slightly. Noticing this, and being the perfect gentleman I am, I
slipped of my cape and placed it on her petite shoulders. Instinct took
over, as I wrapped my arms around her small frame.
"I could feel you watching me. I just knew you were there. Kinda
like you always know where I am, I know where you are too." I was puzzled
by her words. This was not the normal Sailor Moon I was used to. No, she
seemed wise beyond her years, and at peace with the world around us. Her
voice was soft and silky when she spoke. I inhaled her scent. It was
haunting my nose, sending tingles down my spine.
"So tell me, is there a reason you are here?" She asked. For the
first time, she broke her gaze from the ocean and turned around to look at
me. I gazed into her eyes deeply. I could tell she was trying to see through
the mask. Oh how I wish I could take it off, but now isn't the right time.
She was waiting for an answer, when I realized that I wasn't even thinking of
one. I was too busy watching her.
"You are." I said simply, and leaned down to kiss her. Yep. I lost
it. There was some major tonsil hockey going on. My mind flooded, as I let
my body take over. She responded equally as much, and mumbled something. I
couldn't pick up what she said, but let's just say that I wasn't listening too
much. We got lost in each other, and finally reluctantly stopped so we could
breathe again. We just stood there looking at each other in each other's embrace.
"You know this isn't right." She said softly. She has the clearest
blue eyes I've ever seen. Yes, she's right, but I don't care right now.
"Yes, but I have what I want. What I've always wanted. Until we
meet again, my fair princess." I pulled away from her slowly, and walked
away. It was hard to do it. In fact, I don't think I've ever had to do
anything harder than leave the most beautiful woman alone on the dock, but
I couldn't stay. I was afraid that if I did, I would lose control completely.
Right now I had to focus on the situation at hand, and regain my senses.
I stayed a moment longer, just enough to see that she left safely. When she
did, I raced home, looking forward to the comfort of my bed so I could
rationalize what had just happened between us.
That night in bed I replayed what had happened in my mind a million
times over. Her kisses were like chocolate...ne taste isn't enough. I knew
that I would have to have her again. I needed to feel her next to me. She
completed me. Now, I suppose I should be thinking about the other two women
in my life right now, but I wasn't capable of thinking of much else.
Thoughts of Sailor Moon plagued my mind.
The next day I woke up in a great moon. Heck! Who wouldn't? But
when I saw the front page of the newspaper...I...I...I didn't know what to
do. Would she see this? What would she think? What about the other scouts?
Oh boy. What have I gotten myself into? All I knew was that I needed some
air. Poor Andrew, I probably freaked him out taking off like that, but he
wouldn't believe me even if I told him. I started to run, feeling drawn to
a certain location. I wasn't really looking where I was going, so that must
have been when I hit the lamppost. Um...let's just say that that
wasn't one of my brighter moves. It was downright embarrassing, but what
could I say? I was just thankful Serena found me and saved me.
Ah. Serena. What an angel. I wish I knew what was troubling her
today. That's why I left her with Andrew. I knew she'd tell him, and he'd
make it better. I know I should be nicer to her, but I just don't know how.
I'm not even too sure what I think of her. She's a nice girl, but it would
never work. And it would with Sailor Moon? My mind argued. No, well, I
don't know. All I know is that Serena just thinks I'm some college jerk
with no life. She's only partly true. If she only knew my secrets. It'd
blow her mind.
Interlude
"Oh my god Andrew!! I just don't know what to do!" Serena cried
after Darien walked out of the door. Ok. What's going on here. First my
best friend says he's Tuxedo Mask in a dream, and now my little sister is
wigging out and not excited over food. Something is seriously wrong here.
I pick her up off the floor where she is sitting and lift her onto the counter.
Serena lifted her head slowly and looked at me. Tears streaked her
face. My heart practically broke when I saw her. "I'll tell you what. Why
don't I fix you a chocolate shake, and you can tell me all about it. Does
that sound ok with you?"
"Yes, but I'm not sure if I can tell you my problem."
"Huh? Why? You know you can trust me!" I'm kinda hurt here! Why
can't she tell me? Is someone preventing her from doing so? It must involve
Darien. It has to. "It has to do with Darien, doesn't it." I said as more
of a statement then a question. She nodded her head. "Does it have to do
with a certain something he said while talking in his sleep??" She nodded
again. Well, at least we're getting somewhere here. *sigh* "You don't
think he was serious, do you? I mean, come on! Darien? Tuxedo Mask? You've
gotta be kidding me!" I faked a laugh. Somehow I knew that he *was*, but
wasn't entirely too sure. Maybe she's disappointed that her archenemy is
her dream guy. Yah! That's probably it! "And if he is Tuxedo Mask, you're
not disappointed that it's Darien, are you?" She gave me one of those 'If you
only knew' looks. Ok. Now I'm frustrated.
I turned back to focusing on the shake I was making. Serena heaved a
deep sigh and started to talk. He voice was shaky, and she chose her words
carefully. I have the feeling I'm not going to like what I'm about to hear.
"Andrew, you know how you said Darien came in all giddy this morning?"
I nodded. "And how he freaked out when he saw the front page of the paper...
the one of SM and Tux boy...well...you know." I nodded again. "Then doesn't
it make sense that he was giddy? The great Darien Chiba giddy. There's no
other reason."
"Ok, then what if he is Tuxedo Mask. I still don't understand how
you're affected in all this. Is it because you liked Tuxxie, and you hate
him?" I don't get this here! Forgive me if it's because I'm a man, but I
truly don't see what's going on here. Serena seemed to be getting impatient.
Well, that makes two of us honey.
Serena started mumbling something to herself. I decided not to
turn around. Suddenly she began to speak. Her words were as soft as
velvet. I could hear the fear in her voice. "I don't know what to think
because I know who Darien was making out with last night. I know who Sailor
Moon is." I whipped my head around. My mouth dropped in awe, as I stood
there gaping at her.
"W...w...wh...who is Sailor Moon? How do you know that?" Oh boy.
Why do I have the gut feeling like I know what's coming?
"Because *I'm* Sailor Moon." She whispered. Ok. That did it.
*CRASH*
Thunk.
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To be continued in Oh Boy part 2!
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