Title : Starz vs Starz
Chapter : One
Author : SilverRunningWater89
Stalk Her? : «email» magikalauthor101@yahoo.com
Rating : PG - 13
Summary : Serena and her band are trying to beat Darien and his band. What it some of the members fall in love. please read and review. mi second fic.
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How many special people change
How many lives are living strange
Where were you when we were getting high?
Slowly walking down the hall
Faster than a cannon ball
Where were you while we were getting high?
Someday you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova in the sky
Some day you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova
In a champagne supernova in the sky
Wake up at dawn and ask her why
A dreamer dreams she never dies
Wipe that tear away now from your eye
Someday you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova in the sky
Some day you will find me
Caught beneath the landslide
In a champagne supernova
In a champagne supernova in the sky
(Champagne Supernova, have no clue who it's by)
The crowd cheered when Serena finished singing. She was the lead singer, Raye was her back-up singer and wrote most of their songs, Lita played the guitar, Mina played the flute, and Amy played piano.
They sang one more song then finished up the World Tour with thank-you's
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"wow, I'm so tired," Serena said as she plopped herself down on the couch.
"why, you didn’t do anything" Raye teased.
"haha" Serena stuck her tongue out at Raye.
"you guys stop" Amy said tiredly. "we shouldn’t bicker if we want to beat Boyz&Chicks. If the press finds out," Amy made a cutting motion to her throat. "it's over for us"
"Amy's right" Lita said agreeing with her friend. "now who wants some cookies?"
"ME!"
"ME!"
"ME!"
"Amy?"
"Yea sure"
"What's wrong Ames?"
"I can't figure out how the Pythagorean theorem works with squares"
(it doesn't but oh well)
THUMP!
Amy looks up to see 4 figures on the floor sweat dropping.
"hehe, sorry guys"
~LATER IN THE AFTERNOON~
on the news:
"and the GirlzRule2 gave a stunning performance at the World Tour. Lets see what their
"rivals" say:
Andrew: they gave a good performance
Ken: they look in good shape
Chad: they are totally hot. Hahaha
Greg: the lighting was good and precise….
Darien: ….
And there you have folks. Their CD is in stores now, get it while you can-"
CLICK!
Raye turned the TV off. "Can you believe it?!?!"
"Believe what Raye?" Serena asked not really caring.
"Chad says we are totally hot! Doesn't that infuriate you?"
"um, Raye, I would take it as a compliment coming form them" Lita saying trying to cool the raven- haired girl down.
"I think we should ruin their next concert" Raye said, still furious.
"Raye! We can't do that" said practical Amy. "but what we can do, is…" She gathered everyone in a circle and told them. After a lot of whispering… and shouting in Raye's case…they agreed.
~NEXT DAY~
"Darien, I just got a word from GirlzRule2 that they want to do a duet song. Please ask the rest of your group if they want to."









Title : Starz vs Starz
Chapter : Two
Author : SilverRunningWater89
Stalk Her? : «email» magikalauthor101@yahoo.com
Rating : PG - 13
Summary : Serena and her band are trying to beat Darien and his band. What it some of the members fall in love. please read and review. mi second fic.
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~NEXT DAY~
"Darien, I just got a word from GirlzRule2 that they want to do a duet song. Please ask the rest of your group if they want to."
Chapter 2
"WHAT!?!?!" Darien yelled. "Why would they do that?"
if I didn’t know better, I would have thought they were up to something…Darien thought. As he was pondering what the girls were up to, 4 handsome boys ran in.
"what, what" they said in unison, looking around. "what happened?"
"um nothing guys" Darien said a little embarrassed. "GirlzRule2 has a deal for us"
"you're on in 5" a stage crew person yelled to them.
"never mind, we'll take about it after the Klimbing concert"
* * *
"aaaaaaaaaaaaaanndd it's Boyz&Chicks" the announcer announced. The crowd screamed.
I'm sorry Mrs. Jackson (OOOH)
I am for real
Never meant to make your daughter cry
I apologize a trillion times
I'm sorry Mrs. Jackson (OOOH)
I am for real
Never meant to make your daughter cry
I apologize a trillion times
A baby drama mama, don’t like me
She doing things like have her boys come from her neighborhood
To the studio tryin to fight me
She need to get a, piece of the American pie and take her bite out
That’s my house, I disconnected the cable and turn the lights out
And let her know her grandchild is a baby, not a paycheck
Private schools, daycare, shit, medical bills, I'll pay that
I love your mom and everything, see I aint the one who laid down
She wanna rip you up, start a custody war, my lawyer stay down
She never go a chance to her my side of the story we was divided
She had fish frys and cookouts
On my child's' birthday, I aint invited
Despite it, show her the utmost respect when I fall through
All you, do is defend that lady when I call you, yea
I'm sorry Mrs. Jackson (OOOH)
I am for real
Never meant to make your daughter cry
I apologize a trillion times
I'm sorry Mrs. Jackson (OOOH)
I am for real
Never meant to make your daughter cry
I apologize a trillion times
(I'm Sorry Mrs. Jackson by Outkast)
The girls were screaming for the boys. The did the normal, sing a couple more songs, say their thank-you's, and leave. Darien was the lead singer and definitely the cutest, Chad, his back-up singer, had rugged looks and had a talent for writing, next came Ken, who had a baby face but played the guitar, then there is the overly cheerful Andrew, who played the drums, and last but not least Greg who played the piano and violin.
"Damn, that was tiring" Darien said as he sat on the floor and leaned against the couch.
"totally dude" said Chad.
"so what about that proposal that GirlzRule2 has?" asked practical Greg.
"yea"
"what about that?"
"well," began Darien "I don’t know the details, but what I understood is they want to do a duet song-"
"WHAT!"
"WHAT!"
"WHAT!"
"WHAT!"
Darien waited patiently until they were done talking.
"I dunno, if you ask me, I think they have something up their sleeves" Darien said when they calmed down.
"Maybe they changed," Greg offered.
"Yea, that Raye sure is a looker" Chad said dreamily.
"CHAD!"
"sorry"
"they are pretty impressive" said Ken.
" yea, and they are good at dancing and singing, at least those that do" said an impressed Andrew as he watched their music video. Darien was the only one that hadn't said anything yet, he kept quiet until now.
"I still think it's suspicious, but if you guys want to do it then its fine with me" he said hesitantly.
"SURE!" they all cried at the same.
"ok" Darien got up and went to tell their producer or director, whoever, that they would agree.
"Maybe Dare is right" Greg said to the rest of the group. The group looked at each other.
"Nah!"
*should I stop here? Hmmmmmmm. I guess I'll keep going.*
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Boyz&Chicks met up with GirlzRule2 in 2 afternoons. They were forced to introduce themselves.
The medium, blonde with hair that stopped halfway to her bottom and was separated into pigtails (but no buns), bright blue eyes and kissable lipglossed lips stepped forward.
"hi, I'm Serena" she said in a cold voice with a forced smile. "I'm the lead singer and dancer"
Damn, she's cold…just like me Darien thought
Another blonde that could pass for her twin except her hair was straight, and not that kissable lips, skipped forward bubbly.
"Hi! I'm Mina, I play the flute and sing chorus" she said cheerfully and gave a big smile. Mina eyed the blonde hair guy. He winked at her and she blushed.
The long raven-haired girl with purple eyes went next.
"I'm Raye and I'm the back-up singer and I write most of the songs" Raye said with a smile that showed her annoyance. Chad had big hearts in his eyes.
A tough, tall brunette with her hair pulled back into a ponytail and bright green eyes stepped forward.
"I'm Lita and I play the guitar and I also sing chorus" she gave a small smile to Ken and they both blushed.
The last one had short blue hair with matching blue eyes. She was the shortest and at first glance seemed shy and timid.
"I'm Amy" Amy said quietly, looking around, her gaze falling on Greg "I play the piano and help with lighting etc. I, too, sing chorus."
"Nice to meet you" the boys all said to the girls.
Darien stepped forward. He was a tall black-haired man with midnight blue eyes and very muscular.
"I'm Darien, lead singer" he said with a voice that had matched Serena's. She thought dryly: he's as cold as I am. We actually have something in common.
The overly cheerful blonde man with blue eyes and was an inch shorter the Darien came forward.
"hey! I'm Andrew," he winked at Mina who smiled back this time. "I play the drums and sing chorus"
A man that was as tall as Andrew but had long brown hair that covered his neck and his bangs covered his brown eyes. It gave him a rugged look.
"I'm Chad dude" after pausing to think and look at Raye, who gave him the Evil Eye "ettes, I am the back-up singer and wrote all the songs…except for some"
A tall man with short brown hair and brown eyes stepped forward. He smiled at Lita before he said,
"I'm Ken and I play the guitar and am also a singer for chorus."
Greg went next, he was medium- tall with brown hair and light blue eyes. He was also shy at first appearance.
"I'm Greg, I play the violin and piano" he smiled at Amy who blushed.
The introductions were finished and there was an awkward silence. Finally Amy said something.
"the song we were thinking of doing a duet with you guys is…"









Title : Starz vs Starz
Chapter : Three
Author : SilverRunningWater89
Stalk Her? : «email» magikalauthor101@yahoo.com
Rating : PG - 13
Summary : Serena and her band are trying to beat Darien and his band. What it some of the members fall in love. please read and review. mi second fic.
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"Liquid Dreams"
The guys just stared at them. Serena handed each of them a copy of the lyrics.
"ok, the way we are gonna do it is Me, Raye, and um, Darien and Chad are the only ones who are gonna be singing. We all sing the chorus. Here's who sings what:
Serena: Posters of love surrounding me
I'm lost in a world of fantasy
Raye: Every night she comes to me
And gives me all the love I need
Darien: Now this, hot girl, she's not your average girl
She's a morpherotic dream from a magazine
And she's so fine, designed to blow your mind
She's a dominatrix super-model beauty queen (whoo)
All: I dream about a girl who's a mix of Destiny's Child
Just a little touch of Madonna's wild style
With Janet Jackson's smile, throw in a body like Jennifer's
You got the star of my liquid dreams
Serena: Angelina Jolie's lips to kiss in the dark
Underneath Cindy C's beauty mark
Raye: When it comes to the test well Tyra's the best
And Salma Hayek brings the rest (ohhh)
Chad: Now this, hot girl, she's not your average girl
She's a morpherotic dream from a magazine
And she's so fine, designed to blow your mind
She's a dominatrix super-model beauty queen (whoo)
All: I dream about a girl who's a mix of Destiny's Child
Just a little touch of Madonna's wild style
With Janet Jackson's smile, throw in a body like Jennifer's
You got the star of my liquid dreams
Raye: Looks aint everything she's got the sweetest personality
Like Halle B (Halle B)
Serena: My mama thinks I'm lazy, my friends think I'm crazy
But in my mind I leave the world behind every night I dream
All: Liquid dreams, my liquid dreams
Waterfalls and streams, theses liquid dreams (ooohhh)
I dream about a girl who's a mix of Destiny's Child
Just a little touch of Madonna's wild style
With Janet Jackson's smile, throw in a body like Jennifer's
You got the star of my liquid dreams
I dream about a girl who's a mix of Destiny's Child
Just a little touch of Madonna's wild style
With Janet Jackson's smile, throw in a body like Jennifer's
You got the star of my liquid dreams
I dream about a girl who's a mix of Destiny's Child
Just a little touch of Madonna's wild style
With Janet Jackson's smile, throw in a body like Jennifer's
You got the star of my liquid dreams
(Liquid Dreams by O-Town)
"Got that?" Serena asked a little breathless. "We'll have Mina join in on the chorus"
"ok"
"sure"
"totally"
"uh huh"
"yeah"
All the boys agreed.
"well that's it for the day so go take a rest" Lita said cheerfully. "Marcus, please show the boys their rooms"
~IN THE BOYS ROOM~
(AN: don’t get a sick idea perverts)
They all met up in Darien and Andrew's room. The beds were parallel like in a hotel room, Greg, Ken, and Chad sat propped against the beds in between, while Darien and Andrew sat on their beds.
"the song was nice" Ken said. The boys agreed.
"I think Raye is totally hot!! Hehehe" (guess who said that).
"Mina's kinda cute" Andrew said blushing.
"OOOOOOOOOOOOH" the boys said in unison. "has Andy got a crush"
"Amy looks smart and nice," Greg said quietly.
"Just like you" Darien said teasingly. "all we need is one more brainy person"
"Lita looks tough, but nice" Ken boasted. "I got dibs on the strongest girl!"
"Are you sure you can handle her?" Darien asked. His reply was a pillow in his face from Andrew's bed.
"whadda bout you Dare?" Chad asked. "Who do you like? Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuh"
"no one"
"whadda bout that Serena?"
"yea, you're both cold"
"no one"
"she's pretty"
"NO ONE!!! I DON"T LIKE NO ONE"
"that would be, you don't like ANYONE"
"what ever"
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~IN THE GIRLS ROOM~
(AN: not that way you perverts)
They were watching every thing the boys said or did in Serena and Mina's room.
"ooh, I'm flattered, they think I'm pretty" Serena said sarcastically. The girls giggled.
"Ken thinks I'm tough" Lita said putting on a tough face. "which I am" the girls burst out laughing. "What?" Lita asked, confused "I'm the strongest out of all you"
"modest, aren't we?" Mina said still laughing.
"At least you don't have someone like Chad saying you're hot!" Raye said annoyed.
"Andrew thinks I'm pretty" Mina said smiling and blushing at the same time.
"Greg thinks I'm smart-"
"YOU ARE!!!"
"and nice" Amy finished, with two small red spots on her cheeks.
Serena hadn't said anything. Mina looked at her.
"awwwwwwwwwww, poor Serena, Darien doesn’t like her" Mina said talking in a baby voice.
"who would like him, he's a cold, stuck up, womanizer that's a pig" she shrugged. "I know I don’t"
"uhuh"
"right"
"sure"
"whatever"
"Ya know what?" Serena asked glaring at all them, "I'm a little tired. Time to go to bed, nighty night" and Serena shoed them out of her room except of course Mina.
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~NEXT DAY IN THE MORNING~
"ok, Lita and Ken, you both play the guitars so you will be working together, Greg and Amy will, and uh, Mina and Andrew since the drums are the beat and the flute gives it rhythm. And me, Raye, Darien and Chad will be working together" Serena said as she paired them up. Each pair went into a different room. Then the four followed Serena. She felt something pulling on her pigtails. She turned around, Darien was looking to the side, he glanced up at her with cold eyes.
"stop" Serena said to him coldly. He just shrugged his shoulders. 5 seconds later she felt it again.
"stop!" she said more ferociously. He just shrugged his shoulders again. 6 seconds later she felt it again.
"STOP!" she yelled at Darien "WHAT DON’T YOU UNDERSTAND, S-T-O-P"
"I didn't do it" Darien said coldly. "but glad to know you can spell"
"you're right behind me" she looked around. Raye was behind Darien and was telling Chad to stop annoying her. Serena gave Darien a cold glance then continued. She turned around right as a hand reached for her hair. Raye and Chad switched places and Chad had his hand stretched out.
"hehehe"
Serena grabbed his hand and flipped him over. He groaned and his back hit the floor.
"no one, and I mean NO ONE, touches my hair" she said in a low, dangerous voice. Chad whimpered nervously.
Wow, that girl is pretty strong, but talk about feminism Darien though amused. Serena turned around and continued walking into the studio. What? No sorry Darien? Darien thought as he followed her. When they arrived at the studio, the directors, managers, who ever, told them how they should sing, etc.
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It was late at night when everyone finished rehearsing for the day. Tired, they all went into one big room the girls called "the Mess Hall". When they were all seated at the big table (AN: in the big room, in the big state….) the "maids", I guess you could call them, came and served the dinner.
"let's eat! I'm starved!!" After that was said, Serena dug in and for 5 minutes no one could she her face, only bits of food flying around. While the rest of the girls were used to this, the boys weren't, so they just stared in wonder and amazement of how she could eat so much and stay thin. When she finished her plate, she saw that everyone was staring at her.
"what?"
"oh, nothing, we were just watching you pig out" Darien said, smirking.
SPLAT!!
Serena threw potatoes in his face since he was sitting across from her. Darien wiped it from his face with a cold look on his face.
"You aim better then you sing" he said, his voice daring her to do something. And she did.









Title : Starz vs Starz
Chapter : Four
Author : SilverRunningWater89
Stalk Her? : «email» magikalauthor101@yahoo.com
Rating : PG - 13
Summary : Serena and her band are trying to beat Darien and his band. What it some of the members fall in love. please read and review. mi second fic.
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Everyone at the table was listening (only the bands sitting there) to their conversation. The table grew quite as they watched what Serena was going to do. Serena leaned over the table staying about a foot or so away from him. Darien watched her, his heart beating. She smelled like vanilla. Yum.
*Serena’s P.O.V.*
Serena knew everyone at the table was watching them. This would be her chance to prove what an asshole he really was. So she leaned over the table and stared at him. She never noticed what midnight blue eyes he had before. oh well. He kinda smelled like roses. Interesting.
So they stayed like that for a minute. Each examining the other and the resting of the table watching them. Finally, Serena said something.
"Here’s what you really deserve" And punched him squarely in the jaw. His head snapped back and Lita jumped up and shouted,
"I TAUGHT HER THAT! I TAUGHT HER THAT!" Aside from Lita and Serena, everyone else at the table was in shock. Serena was saying something and everyone leaned in to hear what she was saying.
*Authors P.O.V.*
"Well, I guess that means I must sing pretty good. If you really wanna prove who sings better then we’ll do a duet at the next concert. If the song wins a Grammy award or nominations that means I’m a good singer. If we don’t then well, you suck." Serena smiled snobbily as the other girls hid their sniggers under their hands. Darien protested.
"That’s not fair. If we get a Grammy nomination that doesn’t mean you are a good singer. That could mean I’m a good singer." Darien said rubbing his sore jaw. Serena smirked.
"We’ll just see" She got up and started walking out the door. The rest of the girls followed giving their guys a wink (except Raye). When they left the guys crowded around Darien.
"So you gonna do it?" Andrew asked still blushing form Mina’s wink. "Are you gonna do the duet with Serena?"
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~IN AMY’S ROOM~
(don’t even sicko’s)
All the girls minus Serena were in Amy’s room.
"Everything is going according to plan" Amy said. "they are falling for our trap"
"yup, they are doing exactly what we wanted them to do." Mina said evilly.
"getting Serena and Darien together is a good idea" Lita grinned. "plus, not only more publicity but we get the guys too"
"LITA!" Raye shouted at her.
~WEEK LATER~
Reporter: And we are here at the MIAMI Concert where lead singers from GirlzRule2 and Boyz&Chicks are doing a duet. If I didn’t know better, I would have thought they were a couple….
Serena: There are times
I swear I know you’re here
I forget about my fears
feelin you my dear
watchin over me
my hope sees
what the future will bring
when you wrap me in your wings
where you and I will be together
Both: Once again, we’ll be dancin in the moonlight
Darien and Serena walk closer together.
Serena: Just like we used to do
and you’ll be smilin back at me
only then will I be free
when I can be, where you are
Darien: And I can see your face
your kiss I can still taste
not a memory erased
Serena puts her arms around Darien.
Serena: Oh, how I see your star
shinin down on me
and I’d do anything
Both: if I could just, be right there where you are
They start to sway slightly.
Serena: Where you and I will breathe together
Both: Once again we’ll be dancin in the moonlight
just like we used to
Serena: And you’ll be smilin back at me (and you’ll be smilin back at me)
Only then will I be free
Then I will be free, so take me where you are
They both lean in and their foreheads are touching slightly.
Darien: Now baby there are times when selfishly
I wishin that you were here with me
so I can wipe the tears from your eyes and make you see
that every night when you are dreamin
I’m here to guard you from afar
and anytime I feel in love
Both: I’ll just close my eyes and dream of where you are
where you are
Darien: Where you and I will breathe together
Serena: Once again we’ll be dancin in the moonlight
Both: Just like we used to
And you’ll be smilin back at me (and you’ll be smilin back at me)
Serena: Only then will I be free
then I will be free
Darien: Baby, I still believe
oh I gotta believe
Both: I still believe
that I’ll touch you that sweet day…
(Where You Are by Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey)
They finish singing still swaying slightly, lost in each others blue eyes. They don’t hear the crowd cheering until the others came on stage and started performing the other duet song.
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"I think its working" whispered Mina to Andrew as they watched the tape of their performance. Lita agreed with her.
"Just look at them, they are so into each other, they stayed together until we started the next song" Ken overheard their conversation and sided with Lita. Then he got up,
"I’m gonna get some more popcorn" he said glaring at Lita who took the hint and went with him. Amy also got it.
"I’m gonna go check something out at the library."
"I’ll go with you" Greg volunteered.
"I’m gonna get some more drinks" Raye muttered getting up and left with Chad at her feet.
"And I have to show Andrew something" Mina said, giving Andrew a wink as he followed eagerly behind.
Serena and Darien stared as their friends left.
"well, that’s that" Serena said when they left. She continued watching the video.
Something is up with them Darien thought curiously. Wonder what though.
When the movie was done they flipped through channels and just watched what was on. Slowly, they had leaned against each other, and were now almost back to back. Serena’s head was on his shoulders on his head was on top of hers. All this happened unknown to either of them. But in a room up the stairs and down the hall, first door on the left (AN: couldn’t help but add that) a room full of people were watching on TV what was going on between Serena and Darien.
"They don’t even know" Mina said gleefully.
"hey look! They are falling asleep!" Lita shouted. And sure enough, Darien and Serena were. About 5 minutes later they did.
"our plan is working" Amy said, grinning evilly.
"CHAD! GET OFF ME!" Raye shouted as Chad tried to snuggle up against her.
"sorry"
Eventually the 8 fell asleep like Serena and Darien. Mina on Andrew’s lap, Amy sleeping against Greg, Lita with her head on Ken’s chest, and Raye and Chad on opposite sides of the couch, but ultimately Raye slipped her head onto Chad’s shoulder and smiled in her sleep.
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~IN THE MORNING~
They all awoke, except Darien and Serena who were still sleeping in the living room, and got up. Raye yelling at Chad. Quietly they snuck into the living room, camera in hand of all of them, they all wanted a picture of Darien and Serena. One by One they took a picture, when they were done they woke the couple up. At that moment, when Serena and Darien saw the camera’s and then saw the position they were in,
"YOU PERVERT!"
"GET OFF OF ME!"
The group could have died of laughter right there. Chad probably did with Raye slapping him on the back because it was so funny.
"YOU GUYS DIDN"T…" Serena growled dangerously. The girls shook there head quickly. "Good." She smiled. "Then could one of you tell me why this PERVERT was sleeping on me?"
"WAS NOT"
"WAS TOO"
"IT WAS THE OTHER WAY AROUND!"
"WAS NOT!"
"WAS TOO"
"NOT"
"TOO"
The rest of the group slipped away slowly and went to get their pictures developed.
"Sweet revenge" Raye thought out loud. The rest agreed and their faces showed that any second now they were gonna burst out laughing.
An hour later they went to pick up their pictures. All of the order 5 copies of the pictures. When they got to the house there was no sign of Serena or Darien anywhere. Amy noticed 2 notes on the counter.
I’m going shopping.
-Serena
The girls looked at each other. Whenever Serena went shopping by herself, it meant she was upset. The second note said;
I went to the lake. If you REALLY need me, Andrew knows which lake.
-Darien
The boys knew that if he went to the lake something serious was going on. The 2 groups looked at each other and told the others their suspicions.
"Well, that gives us time to put the pictures up" Mina said. Quickly they put the pictures of the lead singers together all over the house.









Title : Starz vs Starz
Chapter : Five
Author : SilverRunningWater89
Stalk Her? : «email» magikalauthor101@yahoo.com
Rating : PG - 13
Summary : Serena and her band are trying to beat Darien and his band. What it some of the members fall in love. please read and review. mi second fic.
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An hour later they went to pick up their pictures. All of them ordered 5 copies of the pictures. When they got to the house there was no sign of Serena or Darien anywhere. Amy noticed 2 notes on the counter.
I’m going shopping.
-Serena
The girls looked at each other. Whenever Serena went shopping by herself, it meant she was upset. The second note said;
I went to the lake. If you REALLY need me, Andrew knows which lake.
-Darien
The boys knew that if he went to the lake something serious was going on. The 2 groups looked at each other and told the others their suspicions.
"Well, that gives us time to put the pictures up" Mina said. Quickly they put the pictures of the lead singers together all over the house.
CHAPTER 5
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*Serena’s Point Of View*
Serena walked down the mall, window-shopping. She paused in front of a store that had two people kissing in front of it. you could tell they were so in love. What was the matter with her? Why couldn’t she find true love? She was a pop star, famous, who wouldn’t want to be her boyfriend. She was rich, maybe that was the problem, guys only wanted her because she was rich, or only the other celebrities could date her since she was famous. Maybe it was because she was too busy to be involved. Yes that was it, she was too busy, Serena decided as she walked on.
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I wanna run into someone’s arms
Lie on a bed or roses
I wanna feel like Juliet
I wanna fall in love
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Serena left the mall and boarded a bus. As she sat down, she spotted an old couple sitting next to each other staring into our lives.
"excuse, but how long have you been together?" Serena asked them politely. They glanced up at her and smiled.
"50 years. Today is our anniversary" The lady said.
"oh, if it’s not to rude to ask, but how could you be together for so long. Don’t you have fights?"
"of course we have fights, but we love each other so it doesn’t really matter" The man sitting next to her spoke.
"so you have really found true love huh?" Serena said to herself quietly as she sat down on the bench. Alone. The couple watched her until she got off.
"do you think she will find true love honey?"
"of course she will, I beautiful girl like her"
"remember when we feel in love. Stars at first and we hated each other…" The lady laughed quietly.
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Everyone want’s someone to love
Somebody they can trust
Somebody they can touch
Everybody wants to give their heart away
Everyone need’s a little tenderness
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Serena walked down to the lake, it looked so beautiful and peaceful. She sat on a bench across from the lake not realizing there was someone already on it.
" Why is it so hard to find love for me?" she asked herself. She sighed. Life was tough.
Serena was so confused about love. And about her feelings for Darien. She wasn’t sure if she was… attracted to him?
He was cute and handsome and he probably understood how she felt about work since they did the same thing. Both had cold personalities to those that didn’t know them personally. So was she attracted to him? Serena would just have to wait and see. Love wasn’t the only confusing thing, life was too.
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To feel understood
To feel passionate
Everybody wants to be in love this way
I know I do
What about you?
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*Darien’s Point Of View*
Darien sat, staring at the lake. He felt a presence sit down next to him on the bench but he ignored it. What happened in the morning was kinda confusing. Why did the girls have cameras and why was Serena so mad at him?
~FLASHBACK~
Serena was banging the pots around in the kitchen. What was the matter with her?
Darien snuck up behind her and put his hands over her eyes. She shrieked and turned around.
"DARIEN! don’t do that!" She glared at him. He smirked and asked her,
"How did you know it was me?"
"um…well I…uh…" For the first time in her life, Serena was at a loss of words. She turned back around and busied her with washing the dishes.
Darien smiled and wrapped his arms around her tiny waist and bent his head down, smelling her hair. She squeaked and turned around to face him.
"DARIEN!" then deciding against something she was going to say, she said instead,
"Do you believe in true love" Serena asked softly staring up in to his blue eyes. He stopped and looked at her. They heard the radio in the background.
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I wanna be somebody’s baby
I want to cry and still feel beautiful
Maybe I really just wanna be myself
I’m not the only one
I got a feeling
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~END OF FLASHBACK~
What kinda of question was that? Darien asked himself as he thought back. But do I believe in love.
He certainly hadn’t found true love. But what were those emotions or feelings that made him all most want to kiss the angel in the kitchen or wrap his arms around. Love was just so confusing. Did he have feelings for the lead singer of the rivaling band.
No. He didn’t. Darien told himself firmly. But somewhere in the back of his head said that he might.
Who said life was the only confusing thing in the world? Love was too. And he wanted to be loved and love someone. Even if that someone was Serena.
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Everybody wants someone to love
Somebody they can trust
Somebody they can touch
Everybody wants to give their hearts away
Everybody needs a little tenderness.
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*Serena’s Point Of View*
She looked at her watch and noticed it was almost dinnertime! Serena got up and glanced at the person who she was sitting next to. To her surprise it was Darien! What was he doing here at the park? He looked deep in thought, but they really should get going. She gave a small cough and Darien looked up, also surprised.
"Serena… hi"
"hi, um we should get going now" he nodded. He got up and they walked to the bus together. As they sat down, Serena looked for the old couple but it seemed that they had gotten off. She sighed.
"what’s the matter?" Darien asked Serena.
"well, when I was on my way to the lake there was an old couple celebrating their 50th anniversary. It was so sweet." She sighed again.
"do you ever feel like your not being understood?" Serena asked Darien out of the blue. He nodded thoughtfully as they leaned back and listened to the song playing on the radio in the bus.
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To feel understood
To feel passionate
Everybody wants to be in love this way
I know I do
What about you
I do
Doesn’t everyone wanna giver their heart away
I do
Doesn’t everyone wanna love this way
Cause I do.
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They arrived at the apartment and Darien walked Serena to her door. They stood there facing each other. Slowly Darien leaned in for a kiss. When they separated from the sweet kiss, Serena asked Darien
"Do you believe in true love?"
He looked at her before answering,
"I do" and then he left. Serena leaned against the door smiling.
Serena finally noticed the pictures all over the walls. They were of her and Darien leaning on each other sleeping. His head was on top oh hers.
He looks so cute, she noted. She went into her bedroom to yell at Mina and find out what all the pictures were about.
As she entered her bedroom, she paused and looked back at the pictures, thinking, I do believe in true love.
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I wanna feel like an angel
I want to fly on a beam of moonlight
I wanna see heaven from the inside
I wanna be in love this way
I wanna feel just like Juliet, Juliet, Juliet
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(Love This Way by Eden’s Crush)









Title : Starz vs Starz
Chapter : Six
Author : SilverRunningWater89
Stalk Her? : «email» magikalauthor101@yahoo.com
Rating : PG - 13
Summary : Serena and her band are trying to beat Darien and his band. What it some of the members fall in love. please read and review. mi second fic.
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They arrived at the apartment and Darien walked Serena to her door. They stood there facing each other. Slowly Darien leaned in for a kiss. When they separated from the sweet kiss, Serena asked Darien
"Do you believe in true love?"
He looked at her before answering,
"I do" and then he left. Serena leaned against the door smiling.
Serena finally noticed the pictures all over the walls. They were of her and Darien leaning on each other sleeping. His head was on top oh hers.
He looks so cute, she noted. She went into her bedroom to yell at Mina and find out what all the pictures were about.
As she entered her bedroom, she paused and looked back at the pictures, thinking I do believe in true love.
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I wanna feel like an angel
I want to fly on a beam of moonlight
I wanna see heaven from the inside
I wanna be in love this way
I wanna feel just like Juliet, Juliet, Juliet
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CHAPTER 6
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Serena stormed into her bedroom.
"MINA!"
Mina looked up from the catalogue she was reading.
"Hey Serena, look at this cute outfit" Mina held up the picture.
"Don’t ‘hey Serena’ me!" Serena yelled. "Why are their pictures of me and Darien up around the house?"
Mina smiled weakly.
"Um… because we wanted you to see how cute you were together?" Mina guessed.
‘Well, I did…’ Serena thought to herself.
"Whatever, just don’t do it again. Good night." She went into the bathroom.
"That’s it? Don’t do it again…Serena must like him!" Mina mused to herself.
6:30AM
BEEP! BEEP!
Serena groaned and slapped her hand on the alarm clock.
‘Another day’ she said to herself. She got up and went to the bathroom. Running water could be heard. 30 minutes later she got out and put a robe on.
‘Time to eat!’
Serena rushed downstairs to the kitchen. There, she went through the cupboards and refrigerator to see what to each. She took out a plate and stood in front off the fridge for a minute. Suddenly, someone stood behind her and replaced her empty plate with one full of food. She gasped and turned around.
" Darien!" he smiled at her and instantly the memory of the day before came to her. She smiled back, "Thank you"
He led her to the table and they sat down. Serena ate her food slowly instead of gobbling it down like she had the first or second day.
"So, um, had a good night sleep?" She asked him. He smiled and nodded.
"You?" She nodded also.
"Ready for a big day?" Darien grinned. He was ready all right.
One by one the others came down sleepily. Lita, Raye, Mina, Amy, Ken, Chad, Andrew, and Greg.
Serena and Darien prepared breakfast for them, passing secret glances between themselves. When the others finished eating,
"That was delicious!" they said,
It was time to prepare for the grand concert. The concert of all concerts. The Music Choice Awards. There, all the artists came, some performed and others presented. Most got an award, others went home sad but promising themselves a better year next time.
The groups got ready, and Serena stepped out first. She was wearing a long peach slinky dress that touched the ground. It had a v-neck that went down to her belly button. On her neck was a silver necklace with one piece going down the v-neck about midway. Her hair was done in an elegant s-shaped bun with one strand hanging down, curled. Her face was powdered lightly and light brown eye shadow covered her eyes. Light natural pink lipstick was put on, with lip-gloss on top. On her feet were 2 inch lavender high heels. Upon her nails was a light brown nail polish color. She looked gorgeous.
Next came Raye, she was wearing a red dress that went up to her calves. The sleeves were about a centimeter wide. The dress was sparkly and on her feet was matching heels that had straps. Her face was also powdered lightly and had hot red lipstick on. Red eye shadow surrounded her eyes. Raye’s hair was layered neatly. On her fingers was bright red nail polish.
Then came Mina. She was wearing a strapless orange dress that went down to her knees. She was wearing a 1-inch heel sandals, and her nails were painted orange. Her face was just powdered slightly and had glossed her lips and put light eye shadow on. She put the little mole thingy by the corner of her mouth and had a light orange feather scarf on. She had a pearl necklace on and her blonde hair was curled.
After that came Lita. She had a light green sleeveless top on and a shimmering skirt. On her neck was a silk green scarf. Her hair was put into a neat bun with a strand hanging down dyed green. On her feet wear ½ and inch green sneakers. Her nails were painted majestic green and her eyes were light green eye shadow. Her lips were a pale pink.
Last came Amy, with a long blue dress and a feather overcoat. Her hair was brushed in and she had blue eye’s shadow on. Face was powdered casually and baby blue nail polish was painted on her fingers. She was wearing blue flats on her feet and on her neck was a simple blue chain.
The guys all gasped when their respected girls walked out. The men had on a simple suit and combed their hair back. They each gave their girl a corsage. Darien gave Serena an anklet with two hearts in the middle. She smiled and put her foot up on a stool so he could put it on.
After doing some finishing touches, the groups got into two limousine, one for the guys and one for the ladies. They arrived at the big building and the limo’s stopped in front of the red carpet. As camera’s flashed and reporters stepped closer for a better view,
Greg stepped out and walked over to the other limo and helped Amy out. They started walking down the isle slowly. Then came Ken and he helped Lita out. After them came Andrew and Mina, Chad and Raye, and last but not least, Darien and Serena.
When Darien helped Serena out, she gave him a secretive smile and the camera’s started flashing. They walked down the red carpet and into the building.
"Here to present the New Artist of the Year award are Serena and Darien!" A loud round of applause came for them. Darien slipped a hand around Serena’s waist and they walked up to the stage. He leaned in to the mike.
"And this years new artist is…" He looked at Serena and she opened the envelope.
"It’s… Gigi Creen!" They hugged Gigi and stepped down.
"And presenting the best Hip Hop Artist are Lita and Ken!" A round of applause
came and Lita and Ken stepped forward and gave the award to the winner.
Mina and Andrew, Raye and Chad, and Amy and Greg did the same thing. Finally it was time for the group to perform.
"I am so nervous!" Serena told the rest of the group. Darien smiled and gave reassurance
The groups came out on stage. The girls were wearing tight jeans and a glittery lose halter top and sneakers, but in their own colors. The guys wear wearing baggy pants, a long shirt, and a chain with their name on it.
They went to their instruments, with the exception of Serena and Darien who went to the mike.
Serena: I met so many men
And it’s like their all the same
My appetite for lovin’
Is now my hunger pain
And when I’m feelin’ sexy
Who’s gonna comfort me?
My only problem is
Their insecurity
Serena hugged herself.
Darien: Tired of bein’ alone
Serena: Yeah, yeah
Darien: See you arguing on the phone
Serena: Yeah, yeah
Darien: Are you tellin’ all your friends
Serena: Yeah, yeah
Darien: That your nigga don’t understand
Serena: My love
Serena nodded her head to the beat and walked to one said of the stage.
Serena: Cauz I’m real
She walked slowly towards Darien.
Darien: the way you walk, the way you move, the way you talk
Serena: Cauz I’m real
Darien: the way you stare, the way you look, your style, your hair
Serena: Cauz I’m real
Darien: They way you smile, the way you smell, it drives me wild
Serena: Cauz I’m real
And I can’t go on without you
Serena reached Darien and put a finger on his check. She put her body close to his side and walked to the side of him, making him follow her finger and body. They continued singing. Finally they finished:
Serena: Cauz I’m real
And I can’t go on without you
She finished straddling him. They got a round of applause and took a bow, then went back to their seats and waited.
"And this year’s cutest couple award goes to…"
"SERENA TEMPLE AND DARIEN SHIELDS!"
Serena and Darien stood up shocked then glanced at each other and blushed. He offered his arm out to her and she took it as they walked upstage to pick up the award.
"Um… thank you, I don’t know what to say. I don’t think either of us considered each other a couple. More like an enemy!" Serena let out a laugh and glanced at Darien. He smiled and stepped towards the mike,
"I’m just happy to win an award even if it’s with my enemy" they both laughed slightly and suddenly Darien got an idea.
"Thank you for this award, we will treasure it forever!" She took the little statue and held it above her head as the crowd roared. While they were walking down the steps, Darien suddenly grabbed her tiny waist and kissed her deeply. Serena was surprised at first but responded on full blast. It was all quiet in the building then you could hear the people cheering. Finally Serena and Darien came up gasping for breath. Serena looked in his eyes questioningly. He smiled and grabbed the microphone.
"Serena Temple, will you do the honor of going out with me?"
"YES!" Serena looked around, because that was her that said it, it was the rest of the group members that had stood up and shouted it. She grinned them before turning back to Darien. After looking like she was thinking about it, she gave him and every else her final answer.
SMACK!
Serena had kissed Darien on the lips and they were going for the tongue. The camera’s did a close up on their kissing. When the eventually broke up, Darien asked,
"so is that a yes?" Serena winked.
"would you like me to show you again?" he nodded and they kissed again before going back to their seat and watching the rest of the show hand in hand.









Title : Starz vs Starz
Chapter : Seven
Author : SilverRunningWater89
Stalk Her? : «email» magikalauthor101@yahoo.com
Rating : PG - 13
Summary : Serena and her band are trying to beat Darien and his band. What it some of the members fall in love. please read and review. mi second fic.
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"Serena Temple, will you do the honor of going out with me?"
"YES!" Serena looked around, because that was her that said it, it was the rest of the group members that had stood up and shouted it. She grinned before turning back to Darien. After looking like she was thinking about it, she gave him and every else her final answer.
SMACK!
Serena had kissed Darien on the lips and they were going for the tongue. The cameras did a close up on their kissing. When the eventually broke up, Darien asked,
"So is that a yes?" Serena winked.
"Would you like me to show you again?" he nodded and they kissed again before going back to their seat and watching the rest of the show hand in hand.
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Chapter 7
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"Serena, can you ever believe we used to be enemies?" Darien asked his girlfriend lovingly. She laughed.
"Nope, it’s the original love story" They laughed together and she cuddled up to him as they stared out the window to see the snowflakes fall. Serena sighed, it was beautiful.
"What’s wrong Bunny?" Darien asked her, worried.
"I just feel bad, here we are enjoying Christmas in a nice warm, toasty house, when there are others less fortunate than us." Darien raised an eyebrow.
"Is my Serena going soft?" he teased, and she stuck her tongue out at him.
"No, but I’m serious Darien, I want to do something to help them. I mean we are both rich and I think it would make the children happy if we visited them and just spent Christmas with them. What do you say?" Serena turned her blue eyes up at him pleadingly. "Please?"
Darien sighed but agreed.
"If this makes you happy sweet, and this is a good idea. Do you have a particular place in mind?" Serena grinned mischievously and Darien looked at her inquiringly.
"The orphanage. The orphanage that you were raised at."
Darien gasped. He looked away so Serena wouldn’t see the tears starting to form in his eyes. He still had painful memories there. Serena put her fingers under his check and made him face her.
"Darien I know you have painful memories there," she said softly, "but wouldn’t you like them to know happiness at an early age, something you didn’t have, but could give back."
Darien looked deep into Serena’s eyes and saw love, understanding, and happiness. He sighed,
"I guess you’re right-"
"I know I’m right"
"Yea, this is what I love about you Serena, always caring for others than yourself. Why did the newspaper always say you were cold and cruel, when they didn’t know the real you?"
"Because I didn’t let them know the real me" She kissed him deeply. "Only you, your band and my band know the real me. And that’s how it’s going to stay." She added the last part firmly.
"I love you so much, you know?"
"I know"
Darien smiled and started kissing her like it was the end of the world, which led to a night of passion and love.
"Darien, do you remember the number of your orphanage?" Serena asked him.
"Yea, I think it’s 1-800-LUV-KIDS" Serena dialed the number and waited while it rang. She smiled at Darien who was pacing back and forth on the carpet nervously. Finally a lady picked up,
"Luv Kids Orphanage, how may I help you?"
"Hi, this is Serena Temple-"
"ARE YOU SERIOUS!" Serena laughed slightly,
"Yes I am, and I was wondering if Darien Shields and I could visit the kids there for Christmas and spend Christmas there with them?"
"Darien Shields?"
"Yes"
"Oh how is he? I’ve missed him so…" the lady chatted on excitedly.
"Um… excuse me who is this?" Serena asked the ladies’ name politely.
"Brenda Mathers" Serena covered the phone,
"It’s Brenda Mathers" she told Darien who leapt from his spot and grabbed the phone from Serena.
"Brenda? How are you? Oh I’ve been good…" Darien talked to Brenda so animatedly that Serena watched amused. Finally, a good 30 minutes later Serena interrupted.
"Darien, ask what the children would like" Darien relayed the message to Brenda and listened as she told him the answer. He wrote it down quickly.
"Oh Darien, let’s get the present’s now" Serena hopped around excitedly blabbering words here and there, making plans. "It’s going to be so glorious to see their faces…"
"You would like to go now Bunny?"
"Sure, pourquoi pas, why not?"
"Since when did you learn French?" Darien asked amazed.
"I took it in high school, etoi?"
"Me too!"
"C’est choutte, ca!"
"So are we going or not?"
"Come on! I’ll drive" Serena grabbed her coat and rushed out the door with Darien at her feet. They hopped in Serena’s red corvette and drove to the mall.

~1 week later, CHRISTMAS~
"Come on! Hurry up, we are going to be late!"
"Darien calm down honey, they don’t even know we are coming"
"You’re right…but still. HURRY UP!"
"Ok, ok" they walked out the door with ten boxes each. As they got in the car Serena asked Darien,
"Are you sure you’re going to be ok?" Darien smiled and took her hand. She looked at him tenderly. They put on some Christmas songs in the CD player and sang along softly.
When they finally arrived, Darien honked the horn and they grabbed the presents. Brenda Mathers came out and greeted them and Serena glanced at her. Brenda was a small woman with a warm touch and when you were around her, you felt at ease. Serena took a definite liking to this woman who raised Darien.
"Darien! Long time no see!" They hugged tightly and Darien stepped back. Brenda stepped up to Serena.
"Ah, so this is the young woman who is my Darien’s girlfriend." Brenda smiled sweetly and Serena couldn’t help but smile back. "You picked a good one Darien, don’t let her go." Brenda turned back to Serena. "Hold on to him dearie, you are meant for each other, but be careful, he is extremely messy and snores in his sleep."
"I do not!" Darien protested and Serena giggled. She looked up at the snowy sky. It was gorgeous still.
"You must be cold! How rude of me keeping you out here!" Brenda led them inside to the main hall. Darien took a deep breath as he looked around in this familiar place. He grinned when he felt Serena small hand fit into his big one. He glanced down at her and kissed her softly on the lips. He gazed up when he heard feet stomping down the hall.
"DARIEN SHIELDS!"
"DARIEN SHIELDS!"
"SERENA TEMPLE!"
"SERENA TEMPLE!"
Children’s voices echoed down the large hall.
"Darien is better then Serena!"
"Is not!"
"Is too!"
"Is not!"
"Is too!"
"Is not!"
Darien and Serena laughed and the voices stopped. The two speakers, a girl and boy, plus their friends, 18 others appeared in sight.
"Is that really you?" the boy asked, he was about ten or so.
"Of course it’s them you dumbo!" the girl replied smartly, only a year younger.
Serena and Darien fought back the urge to laugh once more. Serena bent down in front of them, and asked the girl what their names were.
"I’m Bunny and he’s-"
"Darry" the boy glared at his companion and introduced the others.
Serena and Darien glanced at each other. How alike their names were! Brenda must have known what they were thinking because she said,
"The children got to pick their names when they reached the age of eight. Because you used to go here, I got all your CD’s -and Serena’s- and we play ‘em here. The kids love it!"
They heard a couple of cars come up the driveway and Darry ran up to the window.
"It’s the media!" Darry pronounced the word slowly. Serena and Darien looked at each other shocked. How had the media known where they were? A knock sounded through the hall and Brenda opened the door.
"Hi, we are from News Channel 43 and we heard that Darien Shields and Serena Temple were here-" Brenda started closing the door.
"Wait! Let them come in!" Serena stopped Brenda and Darien looked at her shocked. The reporters came in relieved but looked at Serena fearfully.
"God, I’m not going to bite you" She said irritated. Bunny stepped forward.
"Yea! She came to us with presents and she’s a really nice person!" Bunny stuck her chin up stubbornly and Serena had to smile, Bunny reminded her of herself. The reporter knelt down by the little girl.
"What’s your name?"
"Bunny"
"I’m sure Serena Temple is an extremely nice person"
"She is"
"And so is Darien" Darry chipped in. "my name is Darry and I think Darien is cooler."
"Is not!"
"Is too!"
"Is not!"
"Children!" Brenda interrupted, "Would you like to open you’re presents?" the big family rushed to the couch and sat up angelically. Everyone laughed. Serena and Darien took turns handing out presents. They called out the child’s name, handed him a present and an autographed CD of both their songs combined. Darien noticed a small boy reading in the corner. He walked over to him and sat down.
"Hi, what’s your name?"
"Derrick" he said shyly.
"What book are you reading?"
"The Hobbit"
"I love that book!" Darien exclaimed. The boy looked up at Darien eagerly.
"Really? Me too!"
"Have you read the sequel?" Derrick shook his head and Darien produced something from behind his back.
"It’s Lord Of The Rings!" he squealed,
"That’s not all" Darien added, "it’s signed by the author also"
Derrick hugged the book to his chest then hesitated and hugged and Darien. Darien smiled and hugged back. In the background Serena beamed with Bunny’s hand in hers.
"So why are you with the others?" Darien asked Derrick.
"Because they don’t like me" Derrick looked down ashamed.
"You know I used to go here" Derrick nodded slightly. " I wasn’t all too popular either" Derrick glanced up wondering where this was going and Brenda ushered the others around Darien while Serena sat down behind Darien and put her arms around his waist and leaned against his back.
"I was lonely and didn’t have any friends. My parents died in crash and I couldn’t remember anything. So to make up for time, I studied 24/7 and at age 15, I went to work and saved my money. When I was 18 and free, I had closed my feelings off to everyone, even my best friend. I was known as the cruel heartless heartthrob.
"I teased Serena even though I liked her and when she left I was crushed. I buried myself in studies once more and started liking music. Soon I formed a band with some friends I had made. When I met up with Serena’s band I didn’t recognize her because she was known as Usagi back then.
"I realized it was her the day after we watched the performance of ourselves. And I got her friends to tell me the truth. They confessed that Serena did love me and that gave me courage." Darien took a deep breath and leaned against Serena’s strong arms slightly. She kissed the back of his head and he placed his hands over hers.
"I guess what I’m saying Derrick, is that studying isn’t everything. Friends are. And those you care about" He squeezed Serena’s hand. "But work hard for your future, all of you" Darien turned to all the children. "And be nice to others. No one likes to be alone. I didn’t. I didn’t even know what love was until Serena showed me." He turned around and kissed Serena fully on the lips.
Then they spent the rest of the night laughing and playing with the kids. Just enjoying themselves and Serena looked outside and back in and said to herself,
"This is how Christmas should be" She sighed happily.
"I agree" Brenda had come up behind her. They smiled at each other.
Finally all the children were put to bed with sweet dreams. Serena and Darien waved goodbye to Brenda and promised to visit soon.
"That was fun" Serena commented as they got into the car. Darien agreed and they drove a while, just enjoying each others company. Serena turned on the radio and they listened to the reporters who were saying about the great deal of change between Serena Temple and Darien Shields, the Ice King and Queen.
They laughed and Darien grabbed Serena’s hand and held it. Suddenly a big truck came out of now where towards their car.
"DARIEN! WATCH OUT!" Darien swerved to miss the truck and the car ran off the ledge and down into blackness.









Title : Starz vs Starz
Chapter : Eight
Author : SilverRunningWater89
Stalk Her? : «email» magikalauthor101@yahoo.com
Rating : PG - 13
Summary : Serena and her band are trying to beat Darien and his band. What it some of the members fall in love. please read and review. mi second fic.
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"AHHHHHHHHHHH," Serena screamed as Darien swerved to miss the truck. The car ran of the road and all that was heard was the screams of Serena. The car bumped shakily down the ledge, which luckily for them was not that steep.
The driver of the truck, who had quickly gotten out when he saw the vehicle go over the road, grabbed his cell phone and dialed 911. Within 10 minutes of the call, the paramedics came and retrieved the car and the people inside, who were rushed to the hospital.
~IN THE HOSPITAL~
The hospital was crowded with news reporters, fans, sympathizers, and their own band mates who were weeping together openly.
"And we are here in the Silver Star Hospital where allegedly Serena Temple and Darien Shields are in. They ran off the road after spending a Christmas night at Darien's old orphanage…"
"I can’t believe it," Mina sobbed next to Andrew.
"I hope they’re ok," Raye sniffed as she was comforted by Chad. Amy appeared through the double doors with tears streaming down her face.
"They are gonna be ok," Amy said as everyone in the hospital sighed in relief. "They had a minor concussion and a couple broken bones, but they will survive."
Everyone cheered as they heard the news, but Greg asked the question that was on everyone’s mind.
"When can they play?" he asked, and Amy sighed,
"Not for another couple months when they have healed. They can sing and write, but no dancing." The bands nodded and went into to talk to their leaders.
~ Press conference ~
Camera’s flashed as 8 of the 10 members took a seat at the table.
"Thank you for coming," Amy began, "We would first like to thank our supporters."
"And all our fans," Raye added, "We have good news and bad news."
"The good news," Andrew said, "Is that they will be ok. They can still sing."
"The bad news," said Ken, "Is that they cannot dance because they have a couple broken bones each and have suffered a concussion."
"We should be have concerts in about 6 months," Greg added.
"Serena has a broken arm and a sprained ankle. Darien has a broken leg and a sprained arm," Amy continued.
"They will be ok," Chad repeated, "They will be ok,"
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"Ugh, Darien?" Serena moaned as she turned to look at him.
"Yea,"
"Do you remember what happened?" Darien turned to look at Serena.
"Yea, we were coming back from the orphanage and singing songs. Then all of sudden this big truck comes out of nowhere. I swerve to miss it and we go off the road and that’s all I remember."
Serena sighed. She remembered that too. But she also remembered something else.
"I also remember that as we were going down, you said, Serena if I don’t make it…"
"Out alive than I just want you to know that I love you." Darien finished as he stared at Serena. "And I meant that." Serena blushed under his gaze. She was about to say something when everyone rushed in.
"Are you guys ok?" Mina shrieked. Serena laughed and nodded.
"Oh thank god!" Lita sighed. The groups talked and laughed together, all thankful that their friends were ok.
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"Dare, we finally get to get out of this hospital! Finally yummy food!" Serena shouted as everyone came in to take them to their house.
"Hell yea!" Darien declared and everyone laughed.
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The next couple of months were spent working hard. They recorded a new album which reached the number one spot and stayed their for 3 months. A world record! Serena and Darien worked out every day with what wasn’t injured and went to a restaurant for their anniversary, in which Serena bought the most expensive items but only ate half of it. The next month, their casts were off and they started practicing for their upcoming concert.
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Serena and Darien got ready for their big single He Loves u Not and End of the Road (AN: by DREAM and BoyzIIMen)
"I’m so excited!" Serena shrieked. And Darien nodded and laughed. Serena was gonna sing first then Darien. What Serena didn’t know was that Darien had a surprise for her. A very big surprise. The announcer called Serena to the stage and she gave Darien a quick kiss before hopping off onto the stage.
When Serena got on stage she started singing and doing some hand motions to go long with the music.
Give it your all girl
Give it all you got
You can take your chance
And take your best shot
Say what you want girl
Do what you do
He’s never gonna, gonna make it with you!
Serena’s back up dancers started dancing with her.
You’re pulling petals off a flower
Trying to get your way
Keep pulling till it says what you want it to say
Girl you can pick a field full of daisies
But he’d still be my baby
I know you can hardly wait till I’m away from him
Instinctively I know what your thinking
You’ll be giving him an open invitation
But my baby won’t be taken in, no
You can pout your cherry lips
Try to tempt him with a sweet kiss
You can flirt your pretty eyes
He ain’t got his hands tied
Her back Dancers sang along as she did a solo dance in the style of hiphop.
No chains to unlock
So free to do what he wants
He’s into what he’s got
He loves me, he loves you not
No matter what you
He’s never gonna be with you
He’s into what he’s got
He love’s me, he loves you not
Serena finished singing and bowed. People through teddy bears and flowers at her and she stopped down to pick it up before going off stage. Quickly she changed and went on with Darien’s dancers. Darien started singing as soon as the music started and waved his hands around in crazy motions.
(spoken)
Girl you know we belong together
I have no time for you to be playing with my heart like this
You’ll be mine forever baby, you just see
We belong together
And you that I’m right
Why so you play with my heart?
Why do you play with my mind?
Said we’d be forever
Said it’d never die
How could you love me and leave me and never say good bye?
When I can’t sleep at night without holding you tight
Girl, each time I try I just break down and vry
Pain in my head oh I’d rather be dead
Spinnin’ round and around
Although we’ve come to the end of the road
Still I can’t let you go
It’s unnatural, you belong to me, I belong to you
Come to the end of the road
Still I can’t let you go
It’s unnatural, you belong to me, I belong to you
Girl, I know you really love me
You just don’t realize
You’ve never been there before
Maybe I’ll forgive you, hmm
Maybe you’ll try
We should be happy together forever, you and I…
Darien finished sighing and turned around to face Serena who was walking off stage.
"Serena, I dedicated this song to you," he said and Serena stopped dead in her tracks. The crowd who was cheering wildly for Darien became dead silent so they could hear what he had to say.
Serena turned around and looked at Darien, not knowing that they rest of the bands had formed a semi circle around them. Darien to a step towards her and started singing softly,
"we should be happy together forever, you and I" He looked at her and Serena had tears running down her face. Was he doing what she thought he was?
"Serena, will you marry me?" Darien asked, his heart thumping. Serena took a deep breath and looked around.









Title : Starz vs Starz
Chapter : Nine
Author : SilverRunningWater89
Stalk Her? : «email» magikalauthor101@yahoo.com
Rating : PG - 13
Summary : Serena and her band are trying to beat Darien and his band. What it some of the members fall in love. please read and review. mi second fic.
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"Serena, will you marry me?" Darien asked, his heart thumping. Serena took a deep breath and looked around.
"No" The audience gasped and Serena realized what she said.
"I mean yes, I mean no…" Darien had a look of hurt his eyes.
"I mean yes, no, what?!?" Serena asked confused, and if it weren’t another situation, it would have been funny.
"Will you marry me?" Darien asked patiently hoping she would change her answer.
"Oh if that’s what you asked…"
"It is"
"Then HELL YA!" Serena flung herself on Darien and they kissed passionately.
"HELL NO!"
Serena and Darien separated and looked at the person who objected, confused.
"Huh?"
"Serena, you can’t marry him, you love me!" said a man in about his late twenties. He had brown hair that was spiked and brown eyes.
"I do?" Serena asked unsure. Then what he said hit her, "I do not love you! Hell I don’t even know you!"
"Yes you do, you said that we would be together forever."
"Are you mistaking her for someone else?" Darien asked, ready to kick ass if needed.
"YES, he is!" A girl about Serena’s age walked on stage and grabbed him by the ear. She pulled him off stage yelling at him. Serena and Darien looked at each other confused, then shrugged.
"So will you marry me?" Darien asked again and Serena looked down at him.
"Darien, you should have known my answer before you even asked, of course I will!" They kissed once more, forgetting that he already asked her five minutes before. He placed the ring on her finger and she held it up for everyone to see. The crowd gasped and then sighed happily. This was a true fairy tale.
@NEXT SUMMER@
"Darien! I can’t find the little kids who are supposed to hold my train!" Serena said, as she rushed in. It was her wedding day and she was getting the jitters.
"They’re right over there sweetie, calm down," Darien tried to soothe his anxious fiancée, but had no luck.
"Where, where?" Serena looked around and then spotted the children. She sighed,
"I guess I’m just really nervous,"
"So am I," Darien said gently as he hugged her. She was looking beautiful. As always, but today was a special day. She was wearing a silk white dress and instead of the regular meatballs, it was done in an elegant bun with a strand coming down. She was wearing silver earrings on her ears and her face was glittering silver.
"Everyone line up!" Keri, the organizer, shouted. Everybody lined up in their specific place. The hulas went first followed by Serena and her parents. She walked down the isle with five cute little children holding her train. And when she got to the end, she gave her parent a kiss and seated them off to the side before continuing up the isle. Everyone held their breath as she walked down, simply because she was looking more radiant then ever.
The media had been invited along with the band friends and a lot of the stars were there too.
Darien walked down next, in place of his parents was his best friend Andrew. They quickly hugged and Andrew took place on the other side of the hula. Darien joined Serena at the altar. Then came the bridesmaids, Mina, Raye, Amy, and Lita. Each wearing their respected colors.
Mina had on a gold dress with gold loop earrings and golden shoes. Her hair was done in fancy curls. Raye had on a graceful red sparkling dress with crimson earrings and scarlet shoes. Her was layered and cascaded down her back. Amy was wearing and aqua blue long dress with sapphire earrings and Prussian high-heeled shoes. Her hair was twisted exquisitely in small little curls. Lita had on a dark green dress with matching olive earrings. Her green boots shone with each step she took and her hair was done in a fancy ponytail.
After each bridesmaid went own the isle and took their place on one side of the isle, the men walked down, all wearing a jet blue tux and their hair slicked back.
Finally the ceremony began.
After listening to the lady talk about love, relationships, etc. She finally came to the important parts.
"Do you, Darien Shields, take this woman as your wife?" Darien gazed at Serena with love in his eyes.
"I do,"
"And do you, Serena Tsukino, take this man as you husband?" Serena stared into Darien’s Prussian eyes.
"I do,"
"I know pronounce you husband and wife by the power invested in me. You may now kiss the bride." And Darien kissed Serena with all he had, ignoring the loud catcalls and whistles. When they finished ramming their tongues down each other’s throats, they walked back up the isle and into the hall followed by the people who participate in the wedding. When the eating area was set up, the guests were ushered in and seated at their tables. After eating the first course, people started giving toasts. After Serena’s parents gave a toast and Andrew gave an extremely funny one, Amy stood up.
"Serena and Darien, you must know that we planned some of this. It first started when Serena wanted to do a duet with the guy’s band. But that was actually my idea. Mina had the idea of match making Serena and Darien, knowing that they were perfect for each other. After working out the details and after a vigorous journey, we finally managed to get you together. And who do you think set up the televisions in the rooms? Of course we had to have the other guys help, so we told them about our plan and they agreed. That’s why Darien, they accepted the proposal to do a duet. The only thing we haven’t predicted is the two of you getting married before us."
Everyone laughed at that and as Amy sat down Mina stood up.
"Oh no," Serena muttered and hid her face. "I can tell Mina is gonna say something embarrassing," she whispered to Darien and he just kissed her temple.
"Yes it’s my turn," Mina exclaimed, "and I will say some pretty embarrassing stuff. But first, when we were hooking you up, we did not expect to fall in love ourselves. But we did and that actually helped the plan. Andrew I love you!" Mina shouted to Andrew who blushed. Raye coughed and Mina continued.
"Oh yea, Darien, who do you think it was that gave you Serena’s thong? Or Serena, who do you think it was that told you Darien was wearing monkey boxers and they were about to fall off soon? Me! Of course I had some help from Andrew, but still, I should get the credit-"
"Mina!" Lita growled, and Mina turned red.
"Right, um yea, we’ve enjoyed watching y’all fall in love. And one last thing… we did take the pictures of you two!" Mina sat down and everyone focused on Darien and Serena who were slumped together in their chairs, faces beet red and looking like they wanted to disappear. Luckily Lita saved them,
"Toast to the newly weds!-" almost saved them before Raye jumped in,
"If you have any kids on your honey moon, name ‘em after me!"
"RAYE!" Serena shrieked and hid even lower under the table.
"Time for the bride and groom to dance," the DJ announced as he started playing a song. Serena and Darien smiled a him gratefully and slipped him 200 bucks. They got on the dance floor and started slow dancing to their special song.
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I keep on fallin’
In and out of love
With you
Sometimes I love ya
Sometimes you make me blue
Sometimes I feel good
At times I feel used
Lovin you darlin’
Makes me so confused
I keep on fallin’
In and out of love
With you
I never loved someone the way I love you…
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"This song is all true you know," Darien whispered in Serena’s ear.
"Even the part about how you feel used?" Serena asked, half-serious, half jokingly.
"Except that part, I only feel used to the media," Darien admitted and Serena laughed.
"The part that’s true for me," Serena said as she tucked her head on his shoulder and whispered in his ear,
"Is that ‘I never loved someone the way I love you,’"
"That goes ditto for me," Darien commented. They kissed once more before walking off the floor. The DJ struck up some party music and everyone danced like there was no tomorrow. Everyone was joyful about this marriage, and felt that this would last.
#HONEYMOON#
"Oh Darien, it’s beautiful!" Serena squealed as he took the blind off her eyes and pointed her to the ocean. It’s waves were silver and the clouds were pink and purple. Serena gasped in amazement.
"Just like you," Darien said sweetly as Serena blushed. He led her back in to the bedroom and we all know what they did there for the next two weeks. ;)
@MONTH LATER@
Serena boarded the bus after visiting the park where she had once done some thinking before running to Darien.
"Over here sweetie!" An old lady’s voice floated through. Serena looked to where the familiar voice was coming from and saw the same couple. She went to go sit with them.
"Hello," Serena greeted as she sat down.
"Hello! How is it going?" The lady asked her and Serena just smiled and held up her hand where the ring was placed.
"Oh I’m so happy for you!" The old woman was jubilant.
"Yes, and I want to thank you for helping me realize that I loved him," Serena told them happily.
"Oh it was nothing, after al, we don’t read the newspapers for nothing!"
Serena laughed,
"So you know,"
"Of course, we also knew that you two were perfect for each other." The man spoke up.
Serena smiled, "Can I have your name and number? So I can invite you to come with us somewhere," The old couple glanced at each other.
"Well sure, here it is," They handed Serena a piece of paper with their names and number scribbled on it. She thanked them.
"Well, this is my stop, bye!" Serena hopped off and walked home.
"Hey Darien!" Serena shouted as she walked into their new home. He poked his head out of the kitchen.
"Yes dear?"
"Remember I told you about the old couple who I met right?" Darien nodded, "Well I got their number!" Serena handed Darien the slip and he looked at it. His face paled noticeably.
"Darien, what’s wrong?" Serena asked worried.
"Remember when I told you about my grandparents whose story was just like ours and they died fifty years ago?" Serena nodded, "This is them."
To our dearest Serena and Darien,
You two are meant for each other and as long as you love each other, you will be together forever. No matter what anyone says, Stars are meant for each other. It’s never Starz vs Starz.
Love forever,
Mr. and Mrs. Shields