Welcome to my fifth fic. This is also the first fic that isn’t
connected to the rest of my work. This story is based off the newer
Parent Trap made a few years ago, not the original. Any of the Scouts
that are in this fic are not Scouts. They are everyday normal people.
Hope you like it.
Sailor Moon and The Parent Trap(The movie not the fic) are not mine.
So do not sue me, please.
Enjoy!!
The Parent Trap: Prologue - The QE2. By Gregory Bess
She had a long, stressful meeting. Serena was only too glad
once it was over, Serena Tsukino was the owner of
a Vineyard, located in Napa, California. Her family has owned it for
several generations, and they originated from Japan. They immigrated to
the states, long before she was born, and has lived in California ever
since.
Serena had just finished trying to get buyers from a company
in London, and was now looking forward to the trip back to California.
Since she didn’t have to take a plane back, cause she wasn’t needed
back home for a few weeks, she decided to book a cruise back to New
York, and chose the QE2, a famous ocean liner. From there she’d fly
home. She already got on board and checked into her room, so she
decided to take a dip in the pool in the back of the ship, and got
into her swim suit.
The Medical Conference was the usual............. boring.
Most of the stuff they talked about Darien learned when he was in
college.
Darien Chiba was a medical doctor who lived in Tokyo, Japan.
He graduated out of Tokyo University with honors at the top of his
class. Now that the conference was over, he just wanted a few weeks
to relax. Instead of taking the plane, he got a ticket for the QE2.
Once he got on board, he checked into his room, and got into his swim
suit before going to the pool to relax.
Serena has been doing laps for a few minutes now. She felt so
relaxed to just get away from all the work and stress for a few weeks,
and was thinking, . The ship set sail a
few hours ago, and the sun was beginning to set, so Serena decided to
get out and dry off for a while before going to the dinning room to
eat. As she got to her towel to dry herself off, she looked up to see
the most gorgeous guy she had ever seen, also getting out to dry off.
He had Black hair and dark blue eyes, she could just lose herself in.
He was wearing light blue swim shorts, his muscle tone was also in
pretty good shape too, and he appeared to be about in his mid to late
20s. Serena’s heart began to beat faster when the guy looked up, and
right at Serena. Serena was in a panic at this point, as the answer to
her silent questions came when the dark haired stranger decided to walk
up to her.
Darien was having the time of his life. He had been feeling
stressed during the entire trip to London for the boring medical
conference he had to attend. The swim was just what he needed to get
rid of all the tension he’d been feeling. After several laps, Darien
decided to get out and dry off. It was getting dark and his stomach
was growling for food. He had just gotten out of the pool and grabbed
his towel when he felt someone staring at him. He looked up to see
the most beautiful women he had ever seen. She had golden blonde hair
let down, and reached her feet. She was wearing a pink, one piece
swim suit. She also had the most innocent eyes that he had ever seen,
and he could just lose himself in them. She looked about her early
20’s and had the smoothest looking skin.
He decided to find out and started walking over to her. As soon as he
got to her he introduced himself, “Hi, my name Darien Chiba. Is this
your first trip on the QE2, cause I’m on this thing just about every
month it seems and I’ve never seen you on board before.”
The Girl looked like she was embarrassed about something as
she said, “Yes it is. I usually take the plane, but I needed a few
weeks to relax so here I am. I’m Serena Tsukino.”
Darien was surprised at the last name, “Tsukino? As in the
Tsukino Grape Company? My family never lets an event go by without a
bottle from your company.”
Serena was taken aback by the statement, “Well thank you.
I’ll be sure to tell my mother that when I get home. Would you like
to join me for dinner?” Serena didn’t know for the life of her why
she just asked someone to accompany her to dinner she only met a few
minutes ago, but it just seemed....... so right.
Darien smiled, “I’d like that Ms. Tsukino.”
“Great I’ll see you at the dinning room entrance in, say 30
minutes,” Serena asked.
“I’ll be there Ms. Tsukino,” Darien stated.
“Good! And Darien, none of the Ms. Tsukino stuff. Just call
me Serena, ok?”
Darien smiled, “All right, Serena. See you in 30 minutes.”
Darien didn’t know why Serena invited him to dinner, after only
knowing him for only a few minutes, but he has been in heaven ever
since. He definitely felt attracted to Serena, and he began to hope
she felt the same way. Darien had gone straight to his cabin and
changed in to a black tux, and a black bow tie. Eating in the dinning
room required you to dress up tonight. because a ball was also taking
place there, and he wanted to look his best. As soon as he was
dressed, and combed his hair, he left his cabin to meet up with Serena.
Serena was a nervous wreck. For some reason, she was extremely
looking forward to seeing Darien again, and practically ran to her
cabin to change, knocking several people down along the way. As soon
as she was in her cabin, she blow dried her hair and changed into her
favorite white dress. Every time she wore the dress everyone would
always tell her she looked like a princess, and Serena would always
take it, shyly, as a complement, and thank them. After she got
dressed, she put her hair up in its usual twins buns and pigtails.
Once this was done, she left her cabin to meet Darien.
Once she got down there, she saw Darien and was amazed at how
Handsome he looked and thought, .
She walked up to Darien to get his attention. When he did, he
looked like he was having a heart attack until he said, “You look
gorgeous tonight Serena.” Serena blushed at this and the two were
then taken to their seats by the waiter.
If seeing Serena at the pool didn’t send Darien to heaven,
seeing her in her dress and hair up did. He never saw anyone so
beautiful as Serena looked that night. After the two were seated,
they began to get to know each other. Serena told him about her
family, which consisted of mainly just her Mother, Father, her twin
sister Mina, and little brother Sammy, who was due to graduate from high
school in just a few months. Darien, in turn, told her about his past.
The only thing he found odd about that was he was telling her things he
didn’t even tell his best friend Andrew. But the more the two talked,
the more their attraction for each other seemed to grow.
Just then a band began to play some slow dance music, and
Darien got bold. He stood up, and took Serena’s hand asking,
“Princess, may I have this dance?” Darien was on cloud nine when
Serena smiled, and got up to join him on the dance floor.
Serena had never been so happy or felt so good in all her life.
Meeting Darien tonight was, in her opinion, the happiest day of her
life. When they talked, Serena talked about her family, and Darien
told her about the accident he had when he was 8 years old, which gave
him amnesia, and killed his parents. Serena felt sad for him that he
grew up in an orphanage all his childhood. But despite all that,
Serena saw that Darien turned out to be a kind and caring man in the
end.
Now they were on the dance floor, and having the time of their
lives. Serena leaned in and rested her head on Darien’s chest. She
just danced there in content, while Darien had his arms wrapped around
her waist. After about 4 or so songs, the couple walked outside to
enjoy the clear, moon lit night. Serena found her self so happy in
Darien’s arms and was beginning to come to a very startling, but
wonderful, conclusion, .
Darien was having the same thoughts going through his head.
Ever since he met Serena a few hours ago he hadn’t been able to stop
thinking about her. She seemed to have this knack for bringing a ray
of sunshine into people’s lives. He held Serena in his arms and looked
at her. When he did, he found her staring right back at him, with a
beautiful smile on her face. Darien just couldn’t take holding in the
words he wanted so badly to say any longer, “Serena, I believe I’ve
fallen in love with you. I know we only met a few hours ago, but this
just feels so right.” Darien braised himself for any negative
statements from Serena, but, to his surprise, he got a kiss, full on
the mouth instead.
She was in heaven. That’s all Serena could possibly think of
as an explanation. She was in heaven, or having a dream. After she
broke off the kiss, Serena looked into Darien’s eyes and said, “Darien,
I’ve fallen in love with you too. I haven’t been able to think of
anything but you since we met at the pool.” The two stood there for
another hour, in each others’ arms, before Darien escorted her back to
her cabin. The oddest thing though. Darien never seemed to make it
back to his cabin that night.
For the rest of the trip, Serena and Darien were together just
about all the time. They were either at the pool, in the dining room,
or walking around the ship. One night, just a few days before the
ship was to reach New York Harbor, Darien took Serena to the front of
the ship. It was another clear moon lit night. When they got there,
Darien did something Serena didn’t expect so soon. He got down on one
knee, holding Serena’s left hand, and pulled out a small black velvet
box, . Serena appeared
to be in total shock, which gave Darien the indication that she knew
what he was planning to do. Darien opened the box to show a beautiful
diamond ring as Darien said, “Serena, from the moment we meet it’s
been the best moments of my life, and I want that to continue. So,
Serena Usagi Tsukino, will you marry me......... tonight?”
Serena was in shock. Sure she was in love with Darien and she
enjoyed his company the entire trip. But never, in her wildest dreams,
did she expect this. After she came out of her shock, she did the
only thing she could do, the only thing she wanted to do. She grabbed
Darien in a bear hug and said, “YES! YES! YES, AND THOUSAND TIMES
YES!!!!! I’LL MARRY YOU!!!” As soon as she let go of Darien, he took
the ring out of the box and slipped it on her left ring finger. After
several kisses, they went to the dinning hall, where the captain was
waiting patiently for the new bride and groom.
The Wedding was the highlight of the QE2’s trip that month.
There was dancing toasting and everyone on board was having a ball,
and congratulating the newly weds. Now they were heading to Serena’s
ranch in Napa. Darien had called the hospital and took a leave of
absence, and when he told Andrew the news, Darien heard a ‘Thunk’ on
the other end indicating he had fainted. As they pulled into the
driveway, Darien saw a women with blue hair come outside. Darien
assumed it was Serena’s mom. As they got out of Serena’s white Dodge
Ram, the women ran up to Serena to give her a hug, “Serena, it’s so
good to see you home. How was the QE2? And who’s this?”
Serena was a wreck. She didn’t know how to explain to her Mom
so she decided to try her usual course.......... being blunt, “Mom,
this is Darien Mamaru Chiba. My Husband.” The next thing that
happened was obvious, Mrs. Tsukino fainted. The rest of the night,
the family got to know the newest addition to the family, and how the
two met. It was late at night before everyone went to bed.
3 months later
“What do you think the doctor is going to say Darien?” Serena
and Darien were at the doctors office for a check up. Lately, Serena
had been nauseous, and vomited every few mornings.
Darien was consoling his wife the best he could. They had
been married for just over three months now, and Darien noticed Serena
seemed to be gaining some weight in her stomach area, “I don’t know,
Serena. Hopefully it isn’t something serious.”
Just then the doctor came in and asked. “Mr. and Mrs. Chiba,”
the doctor asked. At their nods, she continued, “I’m doctor Anderson,
and I got the results of your test and......... Serena?”
Serena was surprised to see, “AMY? When did you get back from
Paris?”
“Just last night. I’ve been swamped with work since then,”
Amy said, and moved on to business, “Any way, about your results.”
Serena saw a smile on Amy’s face, which made Serena suspicious,
“And......”
Dr. Anderson just smiled, “Congratulations, Serena. Your
pregnant “
“THUNK” was Serena’s only reply when she hit the ground.
Serena’s family were thrilled with the news when Serena and
Darien informed them. The entire group went out to celebrate that
night, and talked about nothing but the baby.
4 months later
Over the course of the months, Serena and Darien’s marriage
began to take a down fall. They kept getting into arguments about
issues regarding the baby. For example, Serena had seen pictures of
Darien’s car in Japan and if they decided to move there, Serena made a
point that they would have to trade it in for a family car, since his
sports car can only hold two people in the front seat, and it had no
back seats. Darien was against the idea, “Serena, that car is my pride
and joy. There is no way I’m going to just sell it.”
Serena was in a rage. She knew Darien would find it hard to
sell it, but she was thinking of the baby, “Then where would we put
the baby? On the hood?”
Now it was Darien’s turn to blow a fuse, but before he knew
what he was saying, he told Serena, “You know Serena. With the way
things have been going, I’m beginning to think marrying you was not a
good idea.”
This shocked Serena, and hurt her as she worriedly asked, “You
don’t mean that do you, Darien?”
“Yes, I do!!!” With that, Darien stomped out of the house and
walked into town to get a hotel.
The next morning, Serena got a call from a lawyer that Darien
had started divorce proceedings. Serena cried for hours on in, and
any attempts by the family and her friends to cheer her up, failed.
Serena knew these emotions probably weren’t good for the baby, but she
was too upset to hold them back.
2 months later
It’s been months since Serena last saw Darien. All
communication was done through their lawyers, and Darien refused to
talk to Serena directly. Just as Serena put the phone down from
another failed attempt to talk to Darien, Serena cried in a little
pain. Sammy was the first to reach her and ask, “Serena, what’s
wrong?”
Serena just looked at her brother and said as she felt another
contraction, “I’m Going INTO LABOR!! AAAAAAHHHHH!!!!”
Several hours later, Serena was in the hospital. Her
contractions were getting closer together. Serena’s family tried to
get in touch with Darien, but got no answer other then the answering
machine.
Serena’s doctor walked into her room and asked, “How are you
feeling Serena?”
“CANT YOU GIVE ME SOMETHING FOR THE PAIN,” Serena asked in
answer to the doctor’s question.
“Sorry but your too far along your labor for that now.”
Serena came up with, what she thought, was the solution to the
problem, “HOW ABOUT JUST WHACKING ME OVER THE HEAD WITH SOMETHING!!!!”
Another Hour later, the room was filled with a baby cry as the
doctor announced, “It’s a girl, congratulations, Serena!!!!” The baby
was cleaned and handed to Serena, as she held her new daughter tightly.
Just then the doctor asked, “Ok, Serena, you ready?”
This confused Serena, “Ready for what?”
“You still got one more baby in here,” the doctor happily said.
“WHAT?!?!” Serena had not been expecting twins, since the
second child didn’t show up on the sonogram. Just then Serena had
another contraction and let out one loud scream. The scream was
shortly followed by another baby cry. The doctor clean it up and
announced it was another girl, identical to the first.
After hours of labor, Serena was resting peacefully in her
room. Her family was with her, and admiring Serena’s children as Mrs.
Tsukino asked, “So what are their names Serena?”
Serena was holding both children in her arms and said, “Before
Darien and I split up, we’d narrowed it down to two names if it was a
girl. Looks like I’ll use both.” Indicating the baby in her left arm
she said, “This one is Rini Usagi Tsukino.” Then the one on her right
arm, “This little one is Usagi Serenity Tsukino.” Both babies were
identical in every possible way. They both had pink fuzz on their
hair and had big red eyes. Serena loved her children, and was
enjoying being a mother. Until she remembered that Darien would want
to resolve a custody issue about this in their divorce plans. Just
then there was a knock at the door and Darien walked in.
2 Months ago
Ever since Darien left Serena’s house he regretted it. But he
was just too ashamed of himself to go back and apologize. When Darien
got to a hotel room, he began to do some serious thinking. Ever since
he and Serena learned she was pregnant things began falling apart with
their marriage. Darien knew that he had a baby coming that
he would have to consider. He wouldn’t be able to leave Serena’s life
but, he’d be able to give Serena her freedom. With the decision made,
Darien called a lawyer to begin plans for a divorce.
Present Day
Over the course of the months Darien refuse all direct contact
with Serena. He was afraid that if he saw her now, he’d lose his
resolve to give Serena her freedom, and kept contact only through his
and her lawyer.
Darien had just gotten back from town when he got a message at
the desk saying Serena was at the hospital, and was in labor. He
immediately caught the next available bus and went to the hospital.
By the time he got there, he found out he was a father of two baby
girls. To say he was shocked would be an understatement. After he
got the information he wanted, he made his way to Serena’s room. When
he got there, Serena’s whole family was there, and not looking very
pleased to see him. But what Serena felt, Darien couldn’t tell, other
then shock. Darien got enough courage to
walk into the room and asked, “Can I speak to Serena, alone?”
Serena’s family was about to object when Serena cut in, “Can
you please excuse us, Mom?” Mrs. Tsukino knew better then to argue
with Serena right now, so she took the twins, and escorted her family
out, despite protests from Serena’s father when he said something
about a shotgun.
After they left, Darien said, “We need to discuss the custody
issue of the twins.’
Serena was hurt, upset, and angry, “IS THAT WHY YOUR HERE? To
discuss custody over Rini and Usagi?”
Darien was also surprised at the names Serena used for the
children. The two of them had agreed to those two names and was happy
to know she still liked those names but he kept his emotions well
hidden on the outside, “Yes it is. That and seeing the twins.”
Serena was a little calmer by now. Serena knew
that fighting the divorce would only delay the inevitable, so she
hadn’t put up a fight at all since the divorce began. Serena decided
to try one last time, “Darien, do you honestly want this divorce?”
Inside, Serena was praying he’d say no.
Darien wanted so badly to just drop the divorce and run into
Serena’s arms and never let her go. However Darien was determined to
give Serena her freedom no matter what the cost, “Yes, I do.” Saying
those words were harder then Darien thought it would be, but barley
managed. The two began to, sadly, discuss how to handle custody of the
twins for a while before Darien had to leave and take care of business
back in town.
A few months later, It was decided that Darien would get full
custody of Usagi, and Serena got full custody of Rini. Once the
divorce was final, Darien took the next plane back to Tokyo, with
Usagi. Serena and Darien never spoke to, or saw, each other again.
What did you think? Depressing I know, but I had to set it up this
way to have a story. Next chapter is called “First Day of Camp.”
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