MEMORY 5

Silence had been friend to them. Ever since the destruction of Silver Millenuim, silence was their only friend. Nothing could tear the stillness away from them except...... someone who had the power that can create a choas to the galaxy, planets and stars.

A sound of footsteps echoed through the silence. Suddenly it stopped in front of an enormous emerald chair. When she stepped out from the dark, the dim light revealed her beautiful face, shining blond hair and her eyes were pale blue almost colorless.

"I've found her, milady," she spoke up softly, nervously. She watched her lady abruptly stood up and instantly she withdrew a step.

"Where?" a female voice asked her gruffly. Quickly, the blondie took out a crystal ball and began to read out something. The ball started to glow and showed a young woman was running happily with their friends.

"She is in a place called Tokyo, a huge city. I believe, she knows little about her past life, which made our work more difficult than expected to be," the blondie quickly lowered her head when her lady eyes narrowed at her.

"More difficult? Hah, this is way too perfect than I've imagine. In fact, our work will be much easier with her little head empty!" she let out a long horrible laugh which hadn't frightened the blondie but pleased her.

"What are you wish me to do, my beautiful lady?" the older woman grinned hideously. She liked her for her delighted praises whenever she spoke to her.

"You'll just see, my girl," her face were curved up into an evil smile.

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Lita went to work with a little enthusiasm. She hated sat in front of the computer for hours until her eyes went blind. This is worst than go to school and get detentions! She thought frustratingly. But, her uncle saved her from being sucked down into long, dark and boring abyss.

She quickly straightened her dress and walked towards her uncle's door after received an order to see him. She knocked the door and quickly walked in without waiting for permission.

She saw her uncle was smiling hugely that she swore that it nearly touched the ears. In fact her father was beaming. Shamelessly she sat down without being invited. But her uncle seemed didn't mind as he was in a very great mood.

"Lita, I've a great news! I have received an invitation to attend a reception on a ship named Elizabeth Paradise which is held annually," he exclaimed, unable to hide his excitement.

Lita's jaw dropped in surprised. The Elizabeth Paradise? Mina had once told me about it. The world most famous ship! Then, jealous began to tightening her mind.

"I was kind of surprised when I received this card. It is only given to those big company," he went on. Lita feeling more irritated.

"It is going to be fancy, exclusive and high-standard gathering and I can't wait for it will gives us more oppurtunity to make contrats," Yeah, yeah. Go on bragging to me how fancy the party is. Lita thought.

"Futhermore, I am hoping that I can make agreements especially to those huge company," he continued, tracing his fingers around the beautiful big card. Why is he calling me? Of course! He wanted to envy me with all those irritating and annoying descriptions! Lita was trying with all her might not to burst out by saying,'Why in the hell did you call me in this damn morning?!'.

"And I decided to take you along!" he declared. What's the big deal? It's only a.......... Lita went very still. She snapped her head up in shocked.

"Can you repeat that again?" Lita asked with her eyes big. This was beyond her imagination!

"I said I decided to take you along with me," her uncle smiled.

"Really?!!" Lita shrieked. Seeing her uncle nodded was an answer to her.

"Thanks, uncle Bob!!!!!!!Thanks a million!!!!" Lita clasped his hands hard as excitement surrounding her.

"Here's the money. Buy your evening dresses and something that exclusive because t-shirts and jeans are absolutely out of............" he never got chance to finish when Lita grabbed money and rushed out leaving, her uncle chuckling.

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Jadeite walked into the president's office, carrying several important mails. He looked visibly irritating with something. He stopped in front of the big office table and put a large envelope almost threw in front of Nephrite bent head. He was concentrating so hard that he hardly notice Jadeite stomped in.

Nephrite looked up and instantly Jadeite felt a twinge of guilt as he saw his brother tired and tense face. Slowly Nephrite picked up the card and opened it. He read it fastly and then looked up to see Jadeite sour face, then looked down at the card back. In Jadeite surprise, Nephrite was laughing.

"What's so damn funny?" he crossed his arms drawing his eyebrows close.

Nephrite was laughing as he pointed his finger at Jadeite then to the card back and laughed harder. Jadeite was confused, irritated, annoyed and obviously frustrated with his brother attitude. He waited for Nephrite to stop his stupid laughter as he had no energy to knock him out of consciousness. Eventually, Nephrite had regain his sanity and his laughter had finally subsided.

"Are you finished now?" Jadeite asked coolly.

"Thanks, I really need that," his face flushed after so much laughing.

"I am really glad I've entertained you," Jadeite tone was torn between teased and irritated. "Now, what did I say to make you laugh your brain out?" he said.

"I understand you misery of receiving this invitation for the third time. Afterall after considering of what happened to you last year........." his voice trailed as he tried to swallow his laughter.

"Okay! That's enough!" Jadeite thundered, refused to remember those humilating moments. He remembered it well. So well that his teeth gritted everytime his so-called brothers teased him that made wanted to knock them dead.

"You see, Jadeite. You've got to move on. Forget the past especially when you......." Nephrite quickly skipped that part when he saw Jadeite was glaring murderously at him. "All I'm saying is, no matter how much you hate the reception, we are going to attend it," Nephrite said nervously.

Jadeite groaned.....

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"You are soooo lucky" Serena whined when Lita broke the news. They were gathering at Lita's house after 5 hours non-stop shopping, buying Lita's dresses.

"Yeah, I wish I had an uncle who own big company, so I can get there too," Mina said as she hangering the dresses. Lita smiled when she heard all those envy compliments. She was anxious and nervous.

"Well, you guys won't believed what happened this morning," Serena changed the subject. Raye looked up from a comic that she had been reading ever since she stepped inside. "Let me guess.....you haven't eaten any ice-cream today,"

"Well, that is a miracle," Lita remarked. Serena started to whine. "Rei, you are so meannnnnn,"

Ami sighed. She quickly closed her medical text book. "So, tell us, Serena. What did happen this morning?" Serena quickly dried her eyes up and smiled brightly.

"Well, I have a date with Darien which was totally odd because I thought he is in the university. Then, after we have eaten our ice-cream," Serena purposely spoke louder when she mentioned ice-cream. "...he took me to the park and asked me to close my eyes," Serena took a deep breath while her friend watched her in anticipation, urging her to continue. "When I opened my eyes, he was kneeling, right in front of me. I can see he was nervous. Then........well he......HE PURPOSED ME!!!!!!!!!" Serena shouted.

One by one of her friends congratulated her and started talking at the same time.Even Rei had forgotten to tease her when she started to hug Serena hard and wished her all the best. The atmosphere was filled with excitement, happiness, proud and joy as they were hugging her, teasing her and congratulating her.

Serena had never known any moment that was more happier than this very moment. All she wanted was to live with her beloved Darien and her wonderful friends forever...