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~*Tuxedo Mirage*~

Part One: The Plan

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Princess Serenity spent her night hours the same way she did everynight. She was 
watching the glowing Earth from her window. Princess Serenity often wore her
favorite white dress with her favorite hairstyle. It was the hairstyle that 
symbolized her family, up two pigtail buns. She turned when she heard her mother's
laughter. It was a rare thing to hear her mother laugh, as her mother was an often
serious ruler. 

"What's so funny?" Serenity asked as she faced her mother.

"Serena," The Queen began. 'Serena' was the Princess' nickname. Her mother and herself
were both named 'Serenity'. By calling the Princess 'Serena', it helped distinguish 
the two. "Your just like I was when I was younger." 

"What do you mean?" A perplexed Serenity asked.

"The way that your staring out of the window like that." The Queen laughed.
The Queen had the same hairstyle as Serena's, but she wore a pink dress. "You
don't know how often I used to stare at the Earth, in the same way."

"Why is it that we're not allowed on the Earth?" Serenity asked.

"It's written that way. It's been like that forever. We've been at war with them since
before I was born." The Queen stated.

"Then why won't you stop it?"

The Queen sighed. Her daughter was still young and didn't know much about the history
of the ongoing war between the two planets. "I just don't have the power to."

"I guess I'll never get to visit it's wonderful oceans... or meet that wonderful prince
that I've heard so much about." Serenity yawned.

"Serena, I'm sorry. I really am, but this is out of my hands." The Queen continued. "You
understand that."

"I know." Serena replied. 

"Besides, you should be getting to bed." The Queen scolded.

"Why so early?" Serena asked, it was hours before it Serena usually went to bed.

"Princess Venus is visiting tomorrow." The Queen explained. 

"Really?" The Princess' eyes seemed to fill with excitment. "Minako's finally
coming to visit?"

The Queen nodded. "If you two want to go off exploring again, then you better go
to bed."

"Why is she coming?" Serena asked.

"Your sixteenth birthday party."

"I can't believe I forgot. It's this Sunday."

"Yes. It's Monday, so you better get a lot of rest before this party actually happens."

Serena smiled as went off to her room.

The Queen sat behind smiling. 'Always asking questions... I just hope that she won't have
to face the hardships that we once did.'

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"Mina!" Serena screamed as Minako and her family arrived on the Moon. "I've missed
you greatly." Serena finished as she gave her friend a hug. 'Mina' was Serena's nickname
for the girl. When Serena and Minako were tiny, Serena shortened Minako's name. In return,
Mina made up the nickname 'Serena' that all of Serena's close friends now used.

"The feeling is mutual." Minako laughed. Minako was a generally happy girl. She had 
long blond hair which she complemented with a beautiful red bow. She wore a long,
sleeveless, yellow dress that looked very nice on her. "So, when are the others arriving?"

"Well, Rei is arriving tomorrow... Ami too. Makoto will arrive on Thursday. Haruka
and Michiru are expected on Friday. The day of the party is Sunday."

"Since it's your birthday, your sixteenth one at that..." Minako began. "I wonder if
we'll ever meet those mysterious soldiers of the planets Pluto and Saturn."

"You know that Pluto and Saturn are on missions right now." Serena explained.

"What kind of mission anyway? We've been told that since we were four. It's getting
old."

"I don't know." Serena shrugged. "My mother's been telling me the same thing. She's
told me brave stories about Pluto... None exactly about Saturn, but I've heard stories
of soldiers from other planets..." 

"Well, I better get my baggage upstairs to my guestroom." Minako suggested as she
held her suitcase.

"That would be fun." Serena smiled as she helped her friend upstairs.

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"You have a million stairs..." Minako finished as they walked into her guestroom. 

"I know..." Serena replied. "You don't know how hard it is to get to my room."

Minako began to laugh as she unpacked her belongings. "I got to visit the Earth."

"What?" Serena asked. "You never told me any of this."

"I know, I've meant to..." Minako continued. "It was recently."

"How recent?"

"Last month."

"What happened there? Was it as beautiful as all the stories?"

"Yes, more so. I went with my family because the Earth was trying to bring us on their
side... You know against you. We would never do that, but they offered plenty of rewards
and things like that. Diamonds and gold... Earth treasures... Naturally, we refused. We will
always be loyal to you."

"Thank you, Mina."

Serena began to question once Minako put a picture frame on her desk.

"There's a guy with you." Serena commented. "Who is it?"

"That's Kunzite." Minako replied as she pointed to the man in the picture. The picture
was of Minako and Kunzite under the moonlight on an Earth beach.

"He's cute." Serena complimented. "Your boyfriend?"

"Not really..." Minako trailed off. "He's a general for the Earth's prince. So, after 
my family and I rejected their proposal... They forbid our relationship."

"Wait a minute," Serena paused. "What do you mean? They can't just forbid it. It's 
none of their bussiness."

"Serena, you're still young... You don't know how this universe works well enough." 

"Mina! You are only a few months older than me!" Serena complained.

"I know." Minako laughed. "I was just teasing you."

"Oh. Okay." Serena laughed. 

"We could go you know..." Minako began. "...to the Earth..."

"My mother wouldn't allow it." Serena sighed as she took at seat on Minako's bed. 
"You know how she is."

Minako joined her friend and sat beside her. "We could go for just a day."

"Wouldn't they catch us?" Serena asked. "I mean it's not everyday when you see someone
with the sign of royalty on their forhead." Serena laughed as she pointed to the crescent
Moon engraved on her forehead. All Moon royalty had it...

"It's not everyday when you see someone walking on Earth with the sign on Venus either."
Minako teased as she reminded Serena that she wasn't the only one with the symbol of power. 
All royalty had the sign of their respected planet on their forehead as well.

"Then how exactly would we go?" Serena asked.

"We could us this." Minako paused before pulling out a bracelet. "...It's my disguise bracelet.
It comes with being the leader of the Sailor Soldiers. I can disguise myself into anything 
for a certain amount of time."

Serena's eyes lit up. "Great! When the others arrive we will go!"

"You really think that Haruka and Michiru are up to it?" Minako laughed. Haruka and
Michiru were a year older than Minako and Serena. They were also very serious. 

"You're right... We could go Thursday afternoon. Makoto gets here that morning anyway."

"Well," Minako began to change the subject. "We have an entire day to get to know each
other again." 

"Let's go outside." Serena smiled as she walked out the door with Minako.

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The next day was bright and sunny. Minako and Serena patiently waited to Princess Ami
of Mercury, and Princess Rei of Mars to arrive. 

"Ami!" Minako and Serena screamed in unision as the girl approached them.

"Hello, Minako. Hello, Serena."  The girl greeted. She had short blue hair and she was
wearing a long blue dress which was held up by two straps with golden buckles. 

"We have a great plan." Minako smiled.

"A REALLY great plan." Serena added.

"When coming from you two, that doesn't sound very good." Ami laughed as she recalled 
memories from the past.

"Ami, why is that?" Minako asked a little confused. She always came up with good ideas, right?

"Remember that time when we were five and you told us to refuse our bedtime?" Ami asked.

"Yes, a tiny bit." Minako replied.

"Well, we got grounded for a week. Plus, we didn't get the ice cream we were promised the 
night before." Ami explained.

"Your memory is too good." Serena complained.

"That was when we were five. I'm smarter now. I'm not the ditz I used to be." Minako explained.

"I could think of more examples..." Ami began.

"It's okay." Minako said cutting her off. "I believe you." 

"Anyway," Serena began. "Rei's here." 

"Rei!" Minako yelled as she ran up to the girl.

Rei had long black hair and she was wearing a long, elegant, red dress. On her neck was
a necklace with a firey bird on it. 

"Hello, everyone." Rei greeted. 

"We're going out tomorrow night." Minako smiled.

"We are?" Rei asked.

"I thought we were going to prepare for Serena's party." Ami replied

"Where are we going anyway?" Rei asked. "I hope it's exciting."

"There." Serena concluded as she pointed to the Earth. From where the girls were standing,
they had a perfect view. 

"Earth?" Ami asked. "You're mother would never put you in danger like that!"

"I know, we're going behind her back..." Serena whispered. "I feel awful about it, but
it's the only way. A Princess should see the universe..."

"Also, if Serena falls in love with the prince there... Peace will be attained!" Minako
explained.

"You are just going to make a big mess!" Rei yelled. "You really think that we won't look
suspicious?! We will! Look at us!"

Minako pulled out her bracelet. "It's covered."

"You wouldn't..." Ami began.

"Come on, Ami! It'll be fun!" Minako insisted.

"Yeah! Please..." Serena begged.

"Rei, you have some sense. Don't you?" Ami asked.

"Actually, I want to see this Earth." Rei added.

"Please?" Minako begged. 

"I guess." Ami continued. "But, it's not my fault if we're caught."

"Have I ever been wrong?" Minako asked.

"Now that I think of it, yes." Rei added.

"Rei! That's mean!" Minako protested.

"I'm kidding." Rei laughed. "We'll go."

"Yay!" Serena yelled.

"Let's get your bags upstairs!" Minako yelled as she grabbed Ami's and Rei's bags. They were
too heavy for her and Minako stumbled on the steps. 

The four friends laughed at this sight. They were happy that they were together.

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"Makoto!" The four girls yelled as the arrived. She was taller the other three and had her 
brown hair back in a ponytail. She wore a green dress that was made for her.

"Your late." Rei scolded. 

"I know..." Makoto paused. "It's just that I saw this guy that looked cute."

"It's always that with you, Makoto." Serena continued.

"Are we going this afternoon?" Ami asked.

"Where?" Makoto wondered. "I didn't know we were going somewhere."

"We'll explain everything to you, once you get your bags upstairs." Rei said.

"Come on!" Minako yelled. "Your room is right next to mine!"

"Okay!" Makoto smiled. "It's nice to be back with everyone again."

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"There is no way we were going to make it!" Makoto yelled in response to the plan.

"Oh, Makoto! Your no fun!" Minako teased. "There plenty of cute boys on Earth."

"I've heard..." Makoto drifted off. "What is Serena's mother finds this out?"

"We'll be fine!" Rei explained. "Minako has her diguise bracelet, we're all set!"

"I'll trust you guys on this, but I'm not too sure..."

"We'll meet downstairs in living room at..." Ami glanced at the clock... It was only
10:00 am. "3:30 PM."

"Sounds good." Serena smiled.

"Count me in!" Minako yelled.

"Okay." Rei agreed.

Makoto nodded her head. "This will be fun."

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"What is taking her so long?" Queen Serenity asked as she paced to other side of the 
room and back.

Even though Makoto had arrived today, it was still Thursday. Thursday was the day of 
Princess Serenity's weekly study lesson. 

"It's okay." The tutor responded. "If the Princess is this late, she must have a good 
reason."
      
The Queen paused. "I hope your right."

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An hour later...

"It's been an hour." The Queen continued. "You may leave. I'm sorry about this mess. 
Serena must have something wrong with her... She looks forward to these lessons so 
much."

"It's okay." The tutor assured. "I'll see you next week." The tutor was about to get 
out of her seat when Serena walked into the room.

"Ms. Haruna... What are you doing here?" Serena asked.

"Your late." Her mother began. "Ms. Haruna has been waiting an hour for you! It's 
Thursday... where have you been?"

"I was out with the girls..." Serena began. "I'm so sorry..."

"Serena, I hate to do this... You're grounded for the day. You are excused from this 
room." The Queen finished.

"Mother, I..."

"Don't bother me with it!" The Queen yelled. "You know how much I pay Ms. Haruna, you 
know how important these lessons are to a future queen like yourself. You've never 
missed a lesson before, what's going on?"

"Nothing!" Serena responded as she ran to her room.

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Serena wiped away a few tears to show a smile... "At least I don't feel gulity about 
going to visit the Earth anymore." 

She got off her bed to check her clock. "2:31... I've got some time for myself. Mother 
doesn't understand. Times have changed... Peace won't be attained unless we take action!" 

Serena pulled out the music box she had gotten from her mother last year. On the top of 
the box was a beautiful princess with the same hairstyle as Serena. The princess was 
holding hands with a man wearing a mask and a tuxedo. When you opened the box, the most 
beautiful melody would begin to play and the two figures would dance.

Serena opened the box to hear the song. The song seemed to have some magical sort of 
power in it. Whenever she heard it, she would always calm down and forget her worries. 

She glanced down at her almost empty sheet of paper. On it she had begun to write a 
song for her future husband. The song resembled her and her feelings for her perfect 
guy. She smiled at what she already had.

She moved her fingers across the paper as she slowly began to sing in tune with the 
music box:

"In the eyes of the moonlight,
I gaze off into the starlight,
What should I do?
My heart is,
My heart is filled with you."

Serena smiled. It was beautiful. Her guy would be beautiful. She knew that things would
work out in the end. She sighed as saw that the time was approaching 3:30. She folded 
the sheet of paper and put it in the music box. She then, slowly closed the music box 
and began to sneak downstairs. 

'Hopefully no one will know that I'm grounded...' Serena prayed. She tip-toed into the 
assigned room and met up with the others.

"It's about time!" Rei scolded.

"I'm sorry..." Serena whispered. "I had to be quiet getting down here."

"There's no gaurds." Makoto assured everyone after she glanced in the other rooms. 

"Okay," Minako began. "When I take out the transformation bracelet, I want you all to 
repeat these words: Crescent Moon Power Transform! Turn me into an Earthling!"

The other four nodded their heads as Minako pulled the bracelet out. 

"Crescent Moon Power Transform! Turn me into an Earthling!" The five chanted together.

All five of the girls had lost their planet symbols that were once engraved on their 
foreheads.

Minako winked at the other four, "Look at me!" She had sholder-length blonde hair, and
her red bow was now orange. Her dress was also orange and it was long, but nothing too 
fancy.

Makoto smiled, "I sure feel different." Makoto's hair had grown long and it wasn't in 
it wasn't tied, it was just down. Makoto's dress was plain green and medium-length. 

"That's nothing!" Rei responded. "Look at my hair!" Rei's usual long hair was now only 
up to about right under her ears. Her dress was in the same style as Makoto's, but it 
was red. 

"This is okay..." Ami paused as she looked at the mirror in front of them. Ami's hair 
was now as long as Minako's used to be and it was up in pigtails. She had on a dress 
similar to Minako's, but it was blue.

"I look great!" Serena exclaimed as she looked at herself. Her blonde hair was now 
black and it was medium-length. She wore a medium-length dress which was pink.

"Your hair!" Ami replied. "The color is different!"

"I know!" Serena smiled. "Isn't it great?"

"Not really..." Rei responded. "It only makes you look like me!"

"Not funny!" Serena argued. 

"Let's quit this now, before it gets out of hand." Minako insisted.

Rei and Serena stopped their argument and nodded their heads.

"Everyone hold hands and focus on the Earth!" Minako commanded.

"This should be fun!" Makoto exclaimed. "Some adventure for once!"

The five girls joined their hands together, "Princess Planet Teleport!"

As they landed on the Earth, Serena screamed in excitement.

"Your right, Minako! The Earth IS more beautiful inside!"

"Calm down, Serena. The world will think that we're crazy." Minako laughed.

"Why is everyone so excited?" Rei asked.

"Serena's just being her normal, excited self." Makoto answered.

"I'm talking about THAT." Rei pointed to a large crowd of girls who were all screaming 
and yelling for no apparent reason.

"Let's get a closer look." Minako ordered as she lead the girls into the crowd. 

Minako started to tap a girl on her sholders, "What's going on?"

The girl had long green hair that swayed when she turned to the girls. "How can you 
not know? It was announced a week ago in the national paper."

"We haven't been in town long enough." Ami responded.

"Prince Endymion is looking for his future wife! He's making different stops all month! 
Today, he's stopping in our town!" 

"Seriously?" Serena asked. "Today is our lucky day!"

"Shh!" The girl continued. "He's beginning to address us!"

"Hello, everyone." The Prince began. "If you didn't already know, I am Prince Endymion. 
My parents have been very pushy lately and they want me to find my bride before it is 
too late."

'He's cute.' Serena laughed. 'He's like a mirage... for my eyes only...'

Prince Endymion cleared his throat before he began again. "Please clear a pathway in 
the center. I hope I get to see all of you." The Prince walked off into the pathway 
waving to all the girls... When his eyes caught ahold of Serena, they wouldn't let go.

'She's familar... Do I know her somehow.' Endymion shook his head. 'Impossible.'

The crowd was shocked when they saw that the Prince had stopped. 

"Do I know you?" The Prince asked as he bent down to kiss Serena's hand.

"No, I don't think so..." Serena paused. 'This can't be happening!'

"I'd like you to come to my castle." Endymion continued. "Maybe my parents can figure 
out where I've seen you before..."

"No!" Serena yelled. 'They can't find out!' 

The prince looked puzzled. 

"I mean, No... I wouldn't want to waste your time like that..." Serena replied. 

"It's no problem. You are invited."

"I'm here with my friends... I can't leave them." 

"They can come too."

"Now, this is really too much."

"I insist."

Serena sighed. "I give in. Take me away."

The prince laughed. "You're not getting arrested."

"I know, but... it's just... you know... odd." Serena laughed. "I've never done 
anything like this before."

"To tell you the truth..." The prince began. "Out of all the crowds... Your the only 
one that's really ever caught my eye."

"Your joking."

"I've been told that I can... sense things. You probably think that I'm crazy, but 
there is an amazing aura surrounding you."

Serena's face began to turn bright red. "Th-thank you... I think."

"How many friends are with you?" 

"F-four... not including myself." 

The prince smiled. "I'm glad that you decided not to bring the entire crowd with you."

"I'd never do something like that."

"I didn't think you would."

During that short conversation, between the two of them, no one else seemed to be 
there, but them. For those few minutes, the world had stopped... for them.

"We better be going." The prince replied.

"Yeah." Serena smiled as she motioned for Minako and the others to follow. "Let's 
explore this planet together."

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Later that day...

"Father, Mother." The Prince announced as he sat down in a chair across from them. 
"This is Serena and her friends. Serena is someone that I could picture myself with."

"Whoa," Rei smiled. "The two of them just met."

Minako, Makoto, and Ami responded by also giving off large smiles.

"Our son has an amazing ability to sense and predict things." The King replied. "It's 
a gift of his."

The five girls began to introduce themselfs.

"Well, I'm Rei." 

"I'm Ami."

"I'm Mako."

"I'm Mina."

"I'm Serena." Serena smiled. 

"Endymion-dear," The Queen of the Earth began. "She's cute."

Endymion began to turn a little red. "Well, I'd like to learn more about Serena before 
we arrange our marriage... That is if she agrees..."

"I'd love to marry you!" Serena exclaimed. "I mean... get to know you better."

The other four began to laugh loudly. 

"I don't know if your mother would approve at such an age!" Rei laughed.

"Your right." Serena blushed. "I'm only sixteen."
 
"Serena! You're only fifteen!" Minako yelled.

"Well, I'm turning sixteen this Sunday!" Serena responded.

"That's our Serena..." Makoto laughed.

"Well," The Queen smiled. "We have some cake for all of you."

A servent arrived with a small cake. She cut it into eight equal pieces and handed 
them out.

"Cake?" Serena smiled as her eyes turned into stars. 

"This is good!" Minako yelled as she took a bite.

"It's the best cake I've ever had." Ami smiled. "I'm not lying."

"Our chef is amazing." The Queen smiled. 

"I'm done!" Serena exclaimed.

"You just got it a second ago!" Rei pointed out.

"I was hungry." Serena cried.

"Well, should we go for a walk then?" Endymion smiled. "I mean, while your friends are 
waiting."

"We betting be getting home after this cake." Ami responded. "It is getting pretty 
late."

"Your right." Makoto paused. "Serena, we'll meet you back home."

"Don't be late." Minako winked. "Or the Goddess of Love won't forgive you!"

Rei laughed. "Just don't be too late, Serena. I mean it." Rei then pointed to her own
forehead and warned Serena that the spell would soon dissapear.

"See you later!" Serena smiled as she went off with Endymion. 

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"Wow..." Serena said in amazment. "I've really never seen anything like this place..."
Serena smiled as she sat down on a bench.

"My palace?" The prince asked as he sat next to her. "I know... It is one of the 
biggest attractions on this planet." 

"I mean the whole thing."

"You mean the Earth?"

"Yeah... I mean you have a natural water supply, beautiful animals, and sand you can 
run your fingers through."

"So, are you saying this is your first time one Earth? Your really mysterious Serena."

"Let's leave it that way." Serena smiled as she leaned in to kiss the prince.

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Meanwhile... A figure was watching in the shadows.

"Damn, Endymion... Must you hurt me so?" It was the voice of a woman. "I will get you 
back... Serena, why does that name so similar to something?"

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"Isn't the Moon beautiful when it's out?" The prince asked.

Serena looked up at the sky. "It's nightfall already?" 

The prince nodded. 

"Endymion, I'm sorry." Serena sighed as she transformed back into Serenity. The spell 
had worn out. 

"Your the Princess of the Moon?"

Serena nodded. "I meant to tell you..."

"I know I should be reporting you..." The prince paused. "But, you've already captured 
my heart."

The two kissed once more.

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Meanwhile, the woman saw it all.

"Serena, Serenity. No wonder! They're similar." The woman smiled. "I will get you back,
just wait and see."

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"Well, I better be going now." Serena continued. "Goodbye."

"Goodbye, my Princess." Endymion replied. "When will I see you again?"

"Meet me here tomorrow at 4:00 PM." Serena responded. "I'll be dressed as Serena again."

"Moon Princess Teleport!" And with that, she was gone.

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Serena smiled to herself as she landed on her bed. It was only 8:30, so she had some 
time before bed.

She walked towards her music box and took out the piece of paper.

Once again, she began to sing in tune with the music:

"In the eyes of the moonlight,
I gaze off into the starlight,
What should I do, 
My heart is, 
my heart is filled with you."

Serena smiled as she began to write,

'Even if these fireworks turn into stars, 
Even if we lose our love into darkness,
Please, don't take your kiss away,
You can steal me away with your dreams of me,
This is the love my heart has found in the galaxy.'

Serena sighed. She looked out her window towards the Earth for inspiration.

'The mantle of the evening shines tonight,
More and more, I love you
Tuxedo mirage, oooh
Tuxedo mirage, oooh'

Serena restarted the music and put it all together:

"In the eyes of the moonlight,
I gaze off into the starlight,
What should I do, 
My heart is, 
my heart is filled with you

Even if these fireworks turn into stars, 
Even if we lose our love into darkness,
Please, don't take your kiss away,
You can steal me away with your dreams of me,
This is the love my heart has found in the galaxy

The mantle of the evening shines tonight,
More and more, I love you
Tuxedo mirage, oooh
Tuxedo mirage, oooh"

Serena smiled as she finshed her song. "That is exactly how I feel right now, though, 
it's not quite long enough." Serena once again picked up her pen.

'The canary music slowly fades away,
What should I do, 
my heart has, 
my heart has stopped for you'

She thought of Endymion, she thought about how they were forbidden too meet unless one 
of them was in disguise. The rest just came to her.

'Even if these tears turn into stars, 
Even if we travel far,
Please, do not take your kiss away,
I want to be taken in the gaze of this day,
This is love my heart has searched in the galaxy'

Serena sighed as she continued.

'In the storm, please hold me near,
Never, never, disappear
Tuxedo mirage, oooh'

Serena smiled as she added the final touch.

'The mantle of the evening shines tonight,
More and more, I love you
Tuxedo mirage, oooh
Tuxedo mirage, oooh'

"All I needed was a little inspiration." For the last time, Serena began to sing in 
tune with her music box:

"In the eyes of the moonlight,
I gaze off into the starlight,
What should I do, 
My heart is, 
my heart is filled with you

Even if these fireworks turn into stars, 
Even if we lose our love into darkness,
Please, don't take your kiss away,
You can steal me away with your dreams of me,
This is the love my heart has found in the galaxy

The mantle of the evening shines tonight,
More and more, I love you
Tuxedo mirage, oooh
Tuxedo mirage, oooh

The canary music slowly fades away,
What should I do, 
my heart has, 
my heart has stopped for you

Even if these tears turn into stars, 
Even if we travel far,
Please, do not take your kiss away,
I want to be taken in the gaze of this day,
This is love my heart has searched in the galaxy

In the storm, please hold me near,
Never, never, disappear
Tuxedo mirage, oooh

The mantle of the evening shines tonight,
More and more, I love you
Tuxedo mirage, oooh
Tuxedo mirage, oooh"

"It's all done!" Serena smiled. "Maybe one day I can sing it to Endymion."

She then turned off the lights and crawled into her bed to sleep.

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A few hours later, Queen Serenity entered the room. 

"My daughter, I'm sorry." The Queen began sat next to where her daugter was sleeping. 
"The Earth is a dangerous place. You're just so curious. I love you, my daughter." 


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~*Tuxedo Mirage*~
~*Chapter Four: The Walk *~

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"Supreme Thunder!" 

Rei turned to see Makoto dressed as a legendary Sailor Soldier. Rei was even more 
shocked to look down at what she was wearing. Rei was dressed as the soldier of war, 
Sailor Mars. 

"Great job Jupiter!" Minako winked. Minako was also in her Soldier-form. 

It finally came to Rei. 'We're in Sailor Soldiers! Ami's Sailor Mercury, Makoto's 
Sailor Jupiter, Minako is Sailor Venus, and I'm Sailor Mars!' Rei paused as she spotted
 \Michiru and Haruka running by also trying to fight off some attacking soldiers. 
'Haruka and Michiru are Uranus and Neptune. Those... those are Earthlings! We're at war!'

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Rei woke up from her dream. She was surprised and wondered what the impending dream 
meant. 'I don't want to be called to war, but I'd have to...' Rei paused. 'We're not 
going to war! I won't let that happen!'

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"Good morning, Rei." The four girls said in unison as Rei sat down at the breakfast 
table.

"Your late." Minako scolded with her mouth full of food.

"Minako!" Ami yelled. "Don't talk like that!"

"Sorry." Minako sweatdropped.

"These are good pancakes." Makoto commented. "I love having breakfast at the palace. 
It would be nice to help make them someday."

"You really like cooking, Makoto." Serena smiled. "I remembered when I came to visit, 
you cooked me a feast! If you asked me, I'd say your cooking was the best!"

Minako nodded in agreement.

"Perhaps, she was a cook in her past life?" Ami added.

"... Or maybe one in a future life..." Rei added.

"What do you mean?" Makoto asked.

"...I don't know, exactly." Rei laughed as she shook her head.

"You've been quiet today..." Ami added.

"What is it? Rei, are you mad at me?" Serena asked.

"No, it's nothing like that. I just had a strange vision, that's all." Rei replied.

"You can tell us." Makoto commented.

"She's right." Minako nodded. "That's why we're here. We don't want you to worry 
alone."

Rei began, "It was really werid. We were Makoto, Minako, Ami and I were called to 
become Sailor Soldiers, like those before us. We were fighting the Earthlings... You 
guys, we aren't gonna make it!"

"Rei, it was just a vison." Ami assured. "Calm down, you were probably just having a 
horrible dream."

Rei nodded. "You're right Ami. Well, we better hurry up and eat. Haruka and Michiru 
are arriving today."

"You're right!" Minako clapped. "Haruka and Michiru are coming!"

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"Hurry up, Michiru. They're waiting."

"Okay, but we haven't seen them in so long. So Haruka, do we should just step out 
now?"

Haruka nodded as she held Michiru's hand. The two of them stepped out of the carriage 
that they had been riding in.

"Wow!" Serena gasped.

"You two always make such elegant entrances." Ami replied in awe.

"Haruka, Michiru!" Minako and Makoto yelled together.

Haruka laughed. "We've missed you all." Haruka had short, boy-type blonde hair. The 
only thing that determined she was a girl was her long navy blue dress.

Michiru laughed. "It's great to be back here... You know, after so long." Michiru's 
hair was sholder-length and wavy. It was an aquamarine color that matched her dress.

"I see both of you are still holding hands." Rei smiled.

Haruka dropped it as she turned a little red. "It's okay. Michiru was just a little 
nervous." 

"But, Haruka... Wasn't your idea to come to the palace alone without your parents, or 
mine for that matter?" Michiru smiled.

Haruka coughed. "Let's get our things upstairs."

"We'll you tonight." Michiru smiled as she waved goodbye to the girls. 

"Those two are really different from us..." Ami paused. "It's surprising since they 
are only a year older than us."

"I think it's cool." Minako added. "It's good to have an adult influence."

"Well," Serena laughed. "We better go get ready for the Earth."

"Please don't tell me that you want to go again." Rei begged. 

"I already promised Endymion!" Serena cried.

"My vision, remember? Serenity, don't you take a hint?" Rei asked.

"Rei, this is my only opportunity to see him for a long time. Tomorrow the 
preparations for my party. I'm going to be busy all week!" Serena replied.

Rei gave in... "Only if you insist."

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A few hours later, the five girls met again. 

"Crescent Moon Power Transform! Turn me into an Earthling!" The four of them chanted 
together as they became the same group of girls from yesterday afternoon.

"Planet Princess Power, Teleport!" The five girls said this and with an instant, they 
were back at the Earth Palace's Fountain.

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"Endymion!" Serena called as she ran up and kissed Endymion. 

"Serena." Endymion smiled as he broke the kiss.

"...and those two just met yesterday?" A voice asked.

"Who are you four?" Makoto asked the four who seemed to be following Endymion.

"Those are my generals." Endymion laughed. "I didn't mean to scare you. I just thought 
that you four would like some company. That's all."

"So, as I was saying did you two meet yesterday?" The same voice asked again. 

Endymion nodded. "Yes, Kunzite. Girls these are my generals, Kunzite, Nephrite, 
Zoicite, and Jedite. Guys I'd like you to meet, Makoto, Minako, Rei, Ami, and Serena."

'Kunzite...' Serena paused. 'Where have a heard that name before?'

Minako's eyes widened. "K-Kunzite?!"

Kunzite lifted his eyebrow. "Have I met you before?"

"Serena, I'm sorry." Minako paused to look at her princess. "This is my only chance." 
Minako touched her forhead as she returned to normal. She then turned to Kunzite. 
"It's me, Minako."

"Minako!" Kunzite replied. "It really is you. I've missed you."

"I've missed you too..." Minako smiled as she gave him a hug.

"I say we all go for a walk around the town!" Rei clapped. 

"Sounds good." Jedite smiled as he took Rei's arm. 

Makoto smiled as she walked side-by-side with Nephrite.

"This really isn't my thing..." Zoicite paused. "But, would you like to accompany me 
on this walk?" He was looking directly at Ami who nodded.

"I'd love to." 

"Well, I better change back." Minako smiled. "Crescent Moon Power Transform! Turn me 
into an Earthling!"

"So if Minako is the real Princess Minako..." Nephrite began. "Then who are the other 
four?"

"Is it safe?" Serena asked Endymion. "Should we tell them?"

Endymion simply nodded.

The remaining four called out their names.

"I'm Princess Ami of Mercury."

"Princess Rei of Mars."

"Princess Makoto of Jupiter."

"And I'm Princess Serenity... of the Moon."

The generals gasped as they heard Serena's true name. 

"Generals," Endymion replied. "I want you four to be quiet to my parents about this."

"We won't say anything." Jedite assured.

The other three generals nodded in agreement.

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The ten of them just walked around town, seeing new things.

"Rei!" Makoto remembered. "Before you got to the breakfast table, Serena sang us a 
song she wrote!"

Serena elbowed Makoto. "You know that's a secret."

"She wrote it for Endymion." Minako smiled. "It's really sweet."

"Serena, I'd like to hear it." Rei winked.

"But... he's here." Serena hesitated. 

"I'd also like to hear the song." Endymion smiled. "If you wrote it, I'm sure it's 
beautiful."

"Okay." Serena coughed before she began. 

"In the eyes of the moonlight,
I gaze off into the starlight,
What should I do, 
My heart is, 
my heart is filled with you." 

Serena began to turn red as she continued.

"Even if these fireworks turn into stars, 
Even if we lose our love into darkness,
Please, don't take your kiss away,
You can steal me away with your dreams of me,
This is the love my heart has found in the galaxy.

The mantle of the evening shines tonight,
More and more, I love you
Tuxedo mirage, oooh
Tuxedo mirage, oooh."

Rei clapped as Serena finished. "That was beautiful!"

After hearing it, Endymion began to also turn red. 

"Endymion, you're all red." Zoicite laughed.

"Serena, I don't believe that's all of it." Ami replied.

"Shh! I don't want to finish it." Serena cried.

"Serena, this could be your last chance." Makoto added. 

Serena sighed as she took a deep breath.

"The canary music slowly fades away,
What should I do, 
my heart has, 
my heart has stopped for you.

Even if these tears turn into stars, 
Even if we travel far,
Please, do not take your kiss away,
I want to be taken in the gaze of this day,
This is love my heart has searched in the galaxy.

In the storm, please hold me near,
Never, never, disappear
Tuxedo mirage, oooh

The mantle of the evening shines tonight,
More and more, I love you
Tuxedo mirage, oooh
Tuxedo mirage, oooh." 

Serena smiled as she finished the song. Endymion congratulated her by giving her 
another kiss. 

"Stop! There they are!"

The ten of them turned as they heard voices. 

"We know who you are!" At the front of the army was the King, Endymion's Father.

"Father, what is the meaning of this?!" Endymion commanded.

"A source has told me that your girlfriend is a spy. She is no other than Princess 
Serenity of the Moon and she is here to start the war again!" Endymion's Father 
replied.

Serena shook her head as tears formed. "No! No, that's not what it is!"

"It's too late, we've already sent our troops and monsters to the Moon. We've 
declared war." 

The ten looked at each other with blank faces. The short happy time that had just 
arrived had ended as fast as it had started.

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To Be Continued...
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Author's Notes: I do not own Sailormoon and I never will. I don't own the song 
'Tuxedo Mirage] either. I changed the words around myself, because I wanted
to be unique. However, I still don't own it!

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