Hi everybody!

Just a little contest in to liven things up n_n

All you have to do to enter is to come up with an original character to be the boyfriend or girlfriend of any one of the Sailor Moon characters. You can describe them and give a little bit of background, or make a drawing or picture of him or her, or both, it's up to you.

So here's hoping you have a great Valentines day, and I hope you'll decide to help make one of our fav show's characters V-day a bit more special too ^^

*^^*heh SWEET! I LOVE THIS CONTEST! This is the best one yet. I'm going to enjoy this. Alright, so its one character... out of the whole thing. Like Andrew, Molly, Nega Villians, Nega Moon Villians, and even the Cats? Right? Can it extend into the Manga version? I mean like with Raye's crows... they had a human form as well like the cats. I'm just asking incase someone might get confussed. Or is it just limited to the main characters. Like Lita, Mina, Raye, Amy, Serena, and Darien?

Then all we have to do is give them a personallity and pair them up with the character? Either, in a little essay type of a way or in a profile kind of way? or either or, or both?

Just wondering...

::AngelEarth-chan::

angelearth10

*^^*heh SWEET! I LOVE THIS CONTEST! This is the best one yet. I'm going to enjoy this. Alright, so its one character... out of the whole thing. Like Andrew, Molly, Nega Villians, Nega Moon Villians, and even the Cats? Right? Can it extend into the Manga version? I mean like with Raye's crows... they had a human form as well like the cats. I'm just asking incase someone might get confussed. Or is it just limited to the main characters. Like Lita, Mina, Raye, Amy, Serena, and Darien?

Then all we have to do is give them a personallity and pair them up with the character? Either, in a little essay type of a way or in a profile kind of way? or either or, or both?

Just wondering...

::AngelEarth-chan::

yup, you got it right, ^_^
it's pretty much just however you'd like to make your entry; profile, story, images, etc, it's up to you
(and manga characters or minor characters are both acceptable)

Sweet-ness! I'll get working on mine right away... And can there be repeat characters? I mean can more then one person use the same charater. I mean if someone choose say Molly and submited something. Then someone else submited someone else for Molly.. does that work? Can one charater be used for more then one participent? Or do we need to set a claim to a character?
...Yeah, I know. I got a lotta questions.

::AngelEarth-chan::

angelearth10

And can there be repeat characters? I mean can more then one person use the same character. I mean if someone choose say Molly and submitted something. Then someone else submitted someone else for Molly... does that work?

Yes, it works n_n

Alright... I an't got no more questions. Off to creating a secret date for a very special character... *giggles and runs off*

::AE-chan::

Edit: Okay, I got one more question.. how many bf/gf for v-day can one person enter??

::Angel-chan::

I have two enteries just need to take there pictures and finish up on the story. You'll have to judge the clarity of bf and gf yourself but I wont change the story. So, as soon as I've done the final thing done. I'll offically submit.

::AE-chan::

Alright, my entry and probably only entry will be in peices. First, we have the story that might not be up to snuff but its okay. Then once I find the pictures I have of this. Which are two couple's. So, here is the story. An no I didn't edit it or anything so, there are spelling and grammer error's and all that good junk in it. But you'll get the jest of the story after you start reading.

Instant Girlfriend
A Sailor Moon Fan Fic
for the Make-Up! Disscusion Group
on Animepaper.net
Love Connection Contest
All rights reserved for the creator of Sailor Moon. Its not mine but the other two characters are so, I reserve the rights on them.

Greetings, fellow Sailor Moon and Sailor Scout fan's. We have a bit of a problem. See Darien has gone off to the America's for his collage class's. Leaving behind his feonsay, again. But while he was at collage he got this very disturbing letter.

Dear Darien,

I'm sorry you are reading this. I really am. Its just you've been a way for so long now and I've had time to really think. An I'm not ready to be getting married to you. I know I have been saying I am and everything but really I'm not. I'm still to young. I'm sorry. I need more time and I need to know what I'm missing from the world out there. I want to know what its like to be with other people. This dosn't mean I don't love you or what to be with you in the furture but for right now. I think we need to see what else is out there. So, we really know what it is to be together because we've been together so long. Things are just really messed up for me right now. So, I need you to let me do this. There is this guy and his name is Devin. We met on-line of all places. Which you know I'm almost completely computer illiterit but fate has delt me this and I want to check it out. I need to see that we aren't together just because we feel obligated too. So, enclosed if the engagement ring. Just incase things don't work out. I'm truly sorry my Darien but I have to find this out for myself. I love you with all my heart and forgive me. I know I'm killing you but please understand. I want you to go and find someone new too. Please, find someone new. So, we can both find out if we truly love each other for the right reason's.

Sincerely,
Serena

And of course Darien was thrown back. Way back with this letter. Quickly, and intinctivly he went for his notebook and started to write her back.

'Knock Knock'

Darien looks to the door in shock seeing his new friend, Misty, standing in his dorm doorway.

Misty noticed the panic on his face. "Hey, you don't look so good. Are you okay? What happened?"

Darien quickly looked down at his letter and the ring in his hand and sighed putting his pen down. "I'm giving my feonsay what she wants. Since, were apart by a few continents. She wants to see other people. Said she met a guy named Devin and wants to see if she can feel the same way for him like she does for me."

"Oh, no." Misty held to the door way. "That is terrable. I'm so sorry." Thinking in the back of her head. What was that guys name again.

Darien sighed and walked over to his bed side and put his engagment ring in his keepsake box. Seeing the pictures of Reene and Serena. The girls and that old picture of his parents and him. Then he put the letter in on top of everything and closed the lid. "Yeah, she even wants me to date other people. Can you believe that?"

Misty just stood there watching him becoming so sad for him. Just shaking her head 'no'.

Darien turned around and gave a weak and tearful smile. "I guess I might as well. If she wants me to then what else am I to do."

Misty's heart just sank. While she slowly walked to her friend and put her hand on his tall shoulder.

Darien's eyes followed her to his side as tears came to his eyes.

Misty just held onto his arm with her other hand. Then looked up at him and jested for him to give her a hug.

Darien seen her and reached down and huged her.

"I'm so sorry." Misty said consoling her heartbroken friend. "It'll be okay. I'm here. I promise. Things will work out. You'll be okay."

Darien began to cry on Misty's shoulder. Starting to crumble to the ground.

"Oh..." Misty said almost in tears herself. "Come on. Come on. Lets sit down."

Darien was still crying as he stayed with her and walked a few steps back and sat on his bed.

Misty quickly, grabbed the tissues and shut his dorm door. Setting back beside him with on arm on his shoulder and the other handing him a tissue.

Darien took it and blew his nose.

Misty just rubbed his arm and shoulder. Then once he was done blowing his nose she reached for him again and embraced him again. Letting him cry on her shoulder.

Darien could help himself. He kept crying and trying to talk but the words were to tearful. None could excape.

Misty just held him and rubbed his back trying to make sure he knew she was there for him.

Then Darien sat up crying and took another tissue and blew his nose again and wiped his face. So, new tears could fall. He cleared his neck and looked to the ground. "I don't know what to do. What do I do? How am I suppose to live without her? How am I suppose to move on if she finds she loves this guy more then me?"

Misty's eyes were just so sad for him while she kept her hand on his back. "I don't know, Darien. I really don't but she hasn't movied on. She hasn't yet, and she might not. I mean you said that your destiny's are already intertwined to the greatest of links. So, you'll just have to keep believing that things will work out and just give her her space to find out for herself that she really loves you. You did say she told you about what happened when you were away the first time. Remember. I bet that just really messed her up and with you leaving so, soon. She didn't know what to do and now, she has to figure things out on her own but somehow. I wouldn't dought she's going to come back to you."

"But what if she doesn't? I have no reason to live anymore. I'll have nothing. Life will mean nothing." Darien sobbed into his tissue.

Misty sighed and held her hand on his shoulder. "I know. Believe me I know. I've lost the love of my life, already and I'm still living. Its hard at times like I've told you but I'm still living. But don't start thinking my way just yet. Okay? You've still got your chance and with the storys you've told me. I have no dought that she will find out she does love you for all the right reason's. Just have faith in her."

Darien nodded. "Okay. I'll try. I'll try. I just feel like the wind has been knocked out of me. I mean I just feel so off guard, right now."

Misty nodded getting a little misty eyed. "I know. I know. You can never understand even if all the peices are right there in front of you. It doesn't matter. It just doesn't matter. In which ever moment finds you. It is there that you know you are alone but yet, it is not the end. It is never the end. Least of all with you and your girl. She'll find her way back to you. It just really sucks that you can't go and save her from herself this time. Right?"

Darien nodded wiping his nose. "Yeah. It really does. It really does."

Misty gave that sympathic smile and rubbed his shoulder. "You'll be okay. You've got me."

Then time passed and thing didn't get any better for Darien. Serena was still with this guy named Devin for six months. Then on Darien's spring brake he was going to be going back home to Tokyo.

"I want to go back home but I don't know if its a good idea." Darien confided.

Misty nodded sitting on his sofa. "I know but if you don't want to you don't have to. You can gladly stay with me at my parents house. They don't mind. Yet, you do need to go back home to your normal surroundings. Who know's maybe if she see's you again. She'll know who she really... well, you know."

Darien nodded and sighed flopping down in the chair. "I know but if I go back. I don't want to go alone."

Misty looked up at him and shugged. "Alright. Then find someone who'll go with you. Good luck on that by the way."

Darien nodded looking away. "I know. I just couldn't get anyone to go. I was actually hoping you'd like to voleenteer. I mean you know my whole situation. Plus, you've always been talking about going to Tokyo anyways."

Misty looked at him wide eyed. "Whaow... Are you really asking me to go with you?"

Darien nodded. "Yes, actually but I understand if you don't want to."

Misty nodded looking down. "Yeah, we'll I guess I can see if I can go. I mean your a good guy and everything. I know I can get some time off from babysitting. How long are we talking, huh?"

"Oh, well, for you probably, a few weeks to a month. I mean I'm not staying home for to long myself. Just about two months myself because I know I can't stand staying and plus I have a job to come back too. So, I can keep paying for my tuition."

Misty nodded again. "Well, alright. I'll see what I can do but you know how much I make. I don't have that kind of money to be buying a round ticket from Tokyo back home."

Darien nodded. "I know. I actually have an extra ticket. See, I never told you but Serena was planning on coming down to visit me because she wants to see my dorm and everything. Which was a round ticket from Tokyo to the US. All I have to do is change the name on the ticket and just switch it from Tokyo to the US to Tokyo. So, you can use her ticket and not have my money go to waste."

Misty's eyes almost bugged out. "Well, if you put it that way. I'll go. I just have to tell my parents. Just when are you planning on leaving?"

"Well, in a few days if I was actually going. More like in two days. So, do you think you can pack in that amoung of time?"

Misty just looked at him stunned. "Wow. Yeah, I can pack in that amount of time. I'll probably only stay a few weeks. I mean I can't get that much time off from work."

Darien nodded. "Yeah, I know. So, you'll really go with me?" He asked sitting on the edge of the chair.

Misty blushed and nodded. "Yeah, actually. I will. I will."

Then in two days Darien and Misty were on the plane to Tokyo. Without fail, Misty had Darien's hand gripped for dear life. Why? Because she hates hights.

"I know I can fly on my own but this is so much different." Misty whispered to Darien.

Darien whispered back. "That is true but you wouldn't want to fly to Tokyo all on your own. Your wings might get a little tired."

Misty glared at him thru her fear and hit him in the shoulder with her other hand.

Darien smiled and gave a bit of a laugh. Still holding tight to her hand.

"You are so not much help." Misty gritted falling down into her chair.

Then after a great many hours they had finally arrived in the Tokyo airplain port. Darien lead the way out of the plan and thru the crowded airport to get there luggage.

While Misty couldn't help herself but look up. "Wow. Look at me." She said looking up at the huge beams. "You can so, tell I'm a tourist." She smiled at Darien while keeping a good hold on his arm. "Just don't lose me. Okay?" She said looking back up again.

Darien shook his head and laughed. "Geeze, you are a tourist." He kept walking makeing sure she stayed with him all the way. Then finally made it to the bag pick up and after a half an hour they seen there luggage and grabbed it.

"Alright, now what?" Misty asked toting her stuff.

"Well, now, we go to my apartment." Darien said holding his suite case and one of her's.

"Okay, and we get there how? You don't have your car. Do you?" Misty asked concerned.

Darien shook his head 'no'. "Oh, no. That would be way to expensive. I left that my apartment. I took a taxi to get to the airport. Which is how we're getting back to my apartment."

Misty nodded. "Oh, never been in one of those before."

Darien smiled. "I know. Now, don't get shy on me okay."

Misty blushed looking away. "I can't give you any gareentee's exspecially when I'm in a foreign country."

Darien smiled pushing his way thru the crowd. "I don't dought it. Now, don't get lost. Stay close."

Misty nodded. "I'll do my best."

Then they drudged thru the thick crowd of people. Soon, they were outside and Darien spotted the nearest taxi and took there things over to the guy. Putting there stuff in the trunk. Then they piled into the cab and off they went. Misty kept looking out the window seeing crowds and crowds of people. She had never seen so many people before because she was from a smaller town in Nebraska, USA. Her town was called, Angelic, and for a really good reason.

"Wow, Darien. This is so cool." Misty whispered over to him still looking out the window. "I've never seen so many people before. My spirit is just viberating feeling everyone around here. How can you tell who to save with all these spirits around?"

Darien smiled to her. "Well, its not easy to have early detection but when you know its arrived. You know its arrived."

Misty nodded. "Oh, okay. I get it." Then she eyed over to him still whispering. "You don't think any will be around today? Do you?"

Darien shurgged. "I don't know. Not unless there coming after you."

Misty sat up with a caught smirk on her mouth. She glared at him and huffed. "Well, its not my fault. I didn't know till about 8 months ago that I was even this."

Darien watched her. "Well, either way. Thats the answer to your question."

Then the taxi stopped at this huge brick apartment building. It was very clean and ship shape on the outside. With a nice rock bed along the building with a few shrubs planted within.

"Well, here we are." Darien said. "Time to get out and get our stuff and go up."

Misty nodded and opened the door and got out. Hearing the trunk pop open just as she stood up.

Then before they knew it they had halled there stuff into the building and were on the elevator up to Darien's floor.

Darien blushed. "Well, thank you for actually coming with me."

Misty smiled and turned to him. "Oh, no problem. This is the coolest thing I've ever done. Thanks for leting me come with you."

Then the elevator stopped and the doors slide open. Together they lifted and drug there stuff out of the elevator and down the hall. Stopping at a blue door with the numbers 215 on it.

Darien got out his key's and unlocked the door. "Well, here we are. My home sweet home." He opened the door and reached around the corner and flicked on the switch. An walked inside.

Misty was ah stricken as she entered his apartment. It was just so nice. It had a nice living room with a beautiful bash sofa and chair. With taken care of coffee tables and beautiful laps. A nice stereo system. With a huge window looking over Tokyo. Then to the right she witnessed a spacious kitchen. With clean counter tops and dark brown cabinates. And a very very shinny silver stove. Then once she walked past the door she seen a nice sized dinning table. With six chairs and a fake rose center peice. "Wow. This is just amazing." She gasped.

Darien blushed putting his bags down infront of the sofa. Returning to her. "Well, thanks." He took her bag's from her. "Now, you can sleep either on my bed or on my sofa bed. Your choice."

"Oh, I'll take the sofa, if you don't mind." Misty blushed.

"Alright. Then I'll get you something to put your clothes in."

"Oh, no. Thats okay. I can just live out of my suite case."

"Well, how about you use the empty space in my closet. I mean you don't want to ware wrinkly things. Right?"

"Well, no."

"Then I insiste. You can use half of my closet. Its got this little drawer space along with the hanging space." Darien started to walk down a short hall past the kitchen and opened a door. "You'll love it. I sware. I've always wanted to use it but never really had enough stuff to put in it. When Reene was around I'd let her use it but since she went back home again. Its all free for you to use."

Misty followed him and seen the room was well lit with a window over his bed. Then she seen him open up the closet and wait for her. So, she got close and looked around the door.

"What do you think? Will this work?"

Misty nodded. "Yeah. It'll work but are you sure you want me to use it? Its really no big deal living out of my suite case."
"Naw, don't be be silly. You need a place for you two week stay. So, my home is now your home. So, make yourself feel at home." Darien chuckled at himself. "So, use my closet space."

Misty nodded not being able to get around it.

Darien nodded back with delight. "Alright. I'll go and get your suite case and you can un-pack."

Misty blushed. "What you want me to wait here?"

Darien nodded. "Um..." Thinking a moment. "Yes, actually. I do. So, I'll be right back with your stuff."

Misty rolled her eyes at him. "Alright."

Then Darien was out the door and down the hall.

Misty looked about his room and seen his dresser with a nice bit of light on it from the window. An seen the famous picture she had seen before. Him and his girl with there daughter. It was quiet a happy little picture one that made Misty sad. Very sad knowing she could of been as happy as he was but now. She looked towards the door hearing him come. Now, he was alone and with her in his apartment and country. Just to make sure he wouldn't be alone if things got even worse. "Hey, you need some help?"

Darien grunted down the hall. "No. I'm good but damn. What did you bring? And how can you carry this?" He came into the room side ways. Putting the bags down. "And this one." He huffed. "This is the one you carried out of the airport. You had to use some of your power to lift it. It has to be."

Misty smirked walking over. "Well, no actually I didn't. Lets just say I'm not a weenie like you and plus I have been named my father's third son. So, you take it as you like." She picked the back up again with seemingly ease and took it over to the closet.

Darien just watched her in aw. "Man, I must be outta shape or something." He picked up the other bag and brought it to her.

Misty smirked. "Well, what can I say. I'm not your average girl now am I? In any way shape or form." She said referring to her actual size. For she wasn't a twig but more of a nicely defined plum.

Darien shook his head and rolled his eyes at her comment. "Yeah, whatever you say."

Misty smirked and shrugged at him. Then proceeded to un-zip her bags and started to put them away. "Oh. Yeah. I brought my own stuff to sleep on. I mean sheets and stuff. Mom, thought I was crazy for bring it but I think I'm going to be very happy sleeping on my own sheets." She said picking up the dark blue, cotton, sheets. Then held them out to Darien. "Here. Put these where you want because I dougth you want them out in your living room making a God awful mess. In such a nice clean place like yours."

Darien reached for them and took them nodding. "Yeah. Well, only place I can think of is in the linen closet in my bathroom. You can just get them out of there. Alright?"

Misty nodded. "Sounds perfect." Dipping down into her bag for more stuff.

So, Darien turned around and left the room.

Soon, everything was done and Darien and Misty found themselves on that bash sofa with hungry stomacks.

"So, when do we eat around here because my tummy is saying I'm over due."

Darien nodded. "I agree being over in the states has changed when I eat, too. Now, I don't have anything in my frige because that would of been stupid of me. Being away so long it would only of rotted. So, we can go out to eat if you want and pick up some groserys on the way."

Misty nodded. "Yeah, we can do that or just go and get some groserys and just cook something. But this is your zone not mine. We do what you want."

Darien sighed hearing his tummy start to growle. "Your right about that. We'll just get them after we eat. So, get ready."

Misty nodded. "Alright. I'll see what I've got." She sat up. "Oh, I'll use the bathroom. So, just as a warning. You better use it now or else you wont be for a little while."

Darien nodded almost flabbergasted at what she said. "Well, thanks for the warning."

Misty nodded getting up. "No problem." Then walked off to her bit of closet space.

Then within a half an hour. Misty was ready to go with a full face of make-up and a nice pair of jeans. Along with a stunning top.

"Wow." Darien said in shock. "You never dressed this way when we went out before."

Misty nodded. "I know. We never went anywhere's that required such things. So, I don't look to offly different. Do I?"

Darien shook his head 'no'. Still in shock. "No. No. Not at all. Wow. Who'd of thought this girl was in you."

Misty raised an eyebrow. "Well, I knew. How about you?" She said walking to the sofa. "Now, where'd I put my purse?"

Darien looked around thinking. "Um. I seen it." He looked into the dinning area. "There. You put it on the chair."

Misty looked over. "I did. Wow. I thought I put it on the table."

Darien walked to the chair and picked it up. "Nope. Its right here."

Misty walked over to him. "Well, thank you."

"No problem."

Misty smiled putting it on her shoulder. "Well, you don't look to bad yourself. I've never seen this jacket before."

Darien looked down and blushed. "Oh. This. Well, its nothing new if thats what your thinking. Naw, this leather jacket has just been collecting dust for a while. So, I thought I'd brake it out and good thing because you almost over did me."

Misty smiled and laughed. "Ha. LIke I could ever do that."

Darien smiled. "Well, shall we go?"

"Sure, as long as you know where we're going."

Darien nodded. "Of course I know. I think you'll feel very at home, too."

Misty looked up at him with wide eyes. She grabbed his arm. "Are you serious? Some place for me? Really?"

Darien nodded. "Yep. You've got it. I'll still have to order for you but I know you don't mind that."

Misty blushed letting go of his arm. "Well, what can I say. I get shy."

Darien smiled. "I know. Its okay. So, lets go. I've got to stop by the ATM before we get to the place."

Misty nodded blushing shyly.

"Shall, we?" Darien said offereing her his arm.

Misty seen and blushed even more. "Aaa... Yeah." Then she put her hand around his arm.

Then Darien walked her to the door and let her go out the door first. Then they made there way to the elevator and then to the parking lot. Darien walked up to a dark red, sporty, car.

"Wow. Is this it?" Misty gasped.

Darien nodded. "Yeah." Then unlocked the door's.

Misty opened the door and got in. "Wow, this is nice."

Darien smiled and blushed. "Well, thank you. I haven't had to many comments about it."

Misty nodded looking around the red enterier. "Yeah, this is really nice. You take good care of it. I'm not no car girl but I can tell this is a really nice car."

"Well, thank you." Darien said starting the car. "It's not decked our in ornaments like your Dragon Lady but I do my best."

Misty blushed. "Yeah, well. What can I say. I am the Dragon Lady."

Darien smiled and put his hand on the stick shift and eased out of his parking spot. Then out of the parking lot and onto the busy road they went. Finding the first available ATM. Then to the closet parking lot and got out.

"Well, have to wak a few blocks." Darien said opening his door.

Misty nodded following him out. "Alright." She said standing up outside. Then shut the door and walked to the end of the car. "Just lead the way." She said nervously thinking of all the people and how out of place she was.

Darien smiled. "Well, no worries. I know the way." He said walking up to her.

Misty nodded nerously starting to walk with him. "So, what if I get lost or someone takes me."

Darien looked down at her. "Oh, no one's going to take you when your around me and you'll only get lost if you leave me."

Misty nodded. "Well, then. Maybe, I should just hold on tight to you or get a leash." She grabbed his arm.

Darien patted her hand. "Naw, no leash's for you because there isn't a leash that could hold you down."

Misty smirked up at him letting go. "You got the right. Just wait till I go into action. If any evil come for me here. I'll kick some royal ass." She laughed at herself. "Royal." She rolled her eyes. "Yeah, I'm one of them too, an't I."

Darien nodded walking her across the street. "You do have such a curse apone you. Yes." He smiled.

Misty nodded. "Yeah. So, where is this place?"

"Just down a few blocks. Its just a little dinner. Its a really nice place. Me and well, you know usually eat there. She did love her ice cream." Darien gave a sad smile.

Misty looked away. Having his situation brought to the for front of her mind. She had been contimplating all day to say something about it but thought it best to wait for him to say something.

"Darien?"

Misty and Darien both stop and looked up stunned.

Darien gasped. "Serena?" All he seen was her radient and joyful beauty.

Serena smiled and patted on the arm she was holding. "Well, this is Devin."

Darien looked over at her hands then seen the man beside her. It renched at his heart and enraged him something awful. "Oh, this is him. The one you told me about."

Serena nodded. "Yes, this is him. We were just going for a walk when we ran into you." Her eyes gazed over to the girl beside Darien. "An who's this?"

Darien looked to the side a bit baffled looking at the decked out Misty. Quickly, he put his arm around Misty and pulled her close to him. Smiling. "Oh, this is my new girlfriend. Misty. She came back home with me for spring break. She's staying with me in my apartment since it didn't make much sence to put her in an expensive hotel. When my apartment has room for one more." He smiled exzasperatingly.

Misty was stunned and baffled herself by Darien's sudden movements. Her eyes were wide but she managed to smile for him. Knowing what he was doing.

"Well, I'm glad to see you found someone so soon, Darien." Serena said with a bit of a frog in her neck. She looked up to Devin. "Shall, we go now? I know where I want to go to now."

Devin nodded. "Sure. Of course."

Misty's eyes poped wide open at this guys voice. Her heart froze and her breath held tight.

Serena and Devin nodded to the two of them and walked around them.

Darien waved at them. "Nice meeting you."

Misty just smiled and nodded knowing they were leaving.

Then Darien with his arm tightly around her. Pulled her with him as he walked down the side walk. Then looked behind himself seeing they were gone. Then let go of Misty and sighed.

Misty looked up at him with these stunned and startled eyes. Then looked behind them. Then back to him. Still not getting her breath back.

Darien looked at her and seen her reaction. "I'm sorry. I didn't know what else to do. I paniced."

Misty nodded slowly becoming distant. "I know." She said mono tone. "I know why you did it. I know. I'd of done the samething."

Darien watched her and didn't want to talk about it anymore. Then he looked up. "Oh, hey. Look. Were here."

Misty turned around and looked at the building. It had rows of glass windows and glass doors. Inside was beautiful. It had red booths and white marbled table tops. With white counters were the dessert and cashier worked. Everything was so bright and the lamps hung down drom the ceiling were covered with a red shade.

Darien watched her eyes light up at the sight of it. "Told you. You'd feel at home."

Misty got tears in her eyes and smiled.

Darien put his arm around her shoulders and walked her to the door. Opened it and walked in with her.

"Konnichiwa, Mamo-chan!" A voice called from a distance.

Darien turned about with Misty under his arm. Seeing, that red headed, sister of Andrew's walking up to them with her empty tray.

"When'd you get back?" The red head asked in english seeing the girl was american. "I thought you were coming back in at least one more week."

Darien shook his head 'no'. "No, actually. We just got in today."

"We?"

Darien nodded looking down at Misty. "Yeah, this is my friend Misty."

Misty smiled, nodded, and waved. Glad she could speak english, too.

"Oh, well its nice to meet you." The red head smiled. "So, have you seen Serena today?"

Darien looked down. "Yeah, actually. I just did."

"Oh, I'm sorry but I am glad I didn't have to tell you."

"Oh, no. I knew already. She sent me a letter. Telling me all about it and for the most part I'm okay with it. Just have to give it some time and have some faith. We've always ended up together in the end." Darien gave a sad smile.

"Yeah, well. At least it doesn't look like your alone. Not with this girl on your arm."

Misty blushed.

"Yeah, well. As far as Serena knows. This is my girlfriend."

Red head's eyes widened. "What??"

Then Andrew came walking up behind them. "Konnichi, Mamoru." He walked up seeing the girl. "Who's that?"

Everyone looked up at Andrew.

"Oh, hey Andrew. Nice to see your still here. This is Misty. She came home with me from college."

"Oh, wow. That's nice. So, where's she staying?"

"With me."

"Really?"

"Yeah."

"Wow. That'll sure knock that Serena for a loop."

Darien nodded. "Yeah. It sure did."

"What you mean you told her, already? Didn't you just get back today."

Darien nodded blushing. "Yeah, but we meet them outside just now and it all just spilled out. I couldn't help myself."

Misty nodded. "Yeah, that's how I became the instant girlfriend."

Andrew and sister both went wide eyed. With mouth's wide open.

"Instant..." Andrew babbled out.

"Girlfriend." Sister batted her eyes in shock.

Darien and Misty both nodded.

"Wow." Andrew and sister chimed together.

"I guess I can see the angle on that." Andrew nodded out still stunned. "So, are you here to eat or what?"

Darien nodded feeling the ocwardness. "Yes, actually. We didn't get much to eat on the flight. Mainly, because someone was crushing my hand the whole trip."

Misty glared up at him.

Darien smile knowing what that look meant. Turning her around and sat her at the nearest booth.

Andrew followed them. While sister when and got them two menus and hand them to um.

Misty opened up the menu and wrinkled her nose in shock. Blinking wildly at the menu. Then looked up at Darien. Then back to her menu and folded her menu up and gently put it down.

Darien seen her fold her menu and blushed. "Oh, I'm sorry. I forgot. You can't read japanese. I'm so sorry."

Andrew heard. "Oh, really. Oh, well, then. If your all america. Then I know what to get you."

Misty looked up at him.

Darien, too.

"Well, how about a round of 100% beef pattie stuck between two bun's with cheese and maybe some bacon and tomato?" Andrew offered.

Misty smiled. "That sounds good just without the tomato." She wrinkled her nose.

Darien nodded. "Yeah, that does sound good. How about with two milk choclate shakes." He looked over to Misty.

Misty nodded. "Yeah." Feeling like she was under the microscope with Andrew and his sister hanging over head.

Darien nodded. "Yep. Then that's what it'll be. Your burgers and your famous milk shakes."

Andrew smiled and nodded. "Alright. Then the all american meal it is." He turned to his sister. "You got that?"

Sister nodded. "Yep. I got it. I'll go and give it to the cook. He should be happy for such a simiple order." Then she turned about and ran off.

Andrew sighed and smiled down at his friend. "Well, I'll come back and talk with you in a bit."

Darien nodded. "Alright, Andrew."

"Kay." Andrew said then walked away.

Misty looked down turning so red. "Wow. Your friend must think I'm hording in or something."

Darien blushed himself looking down. "Well, he certinly think something. I'm not sure what it is but I know I don't want to know."

Misty nodded and got a smile on her red face. "Yeah. Definatly, not."

Darien nodded blushing deeper. "Yeah."

Then silence came over the blushing two and soon they were both giggling and laughing at there situation.

"Ha, ha. Oh, man I didn't know coming with you would make me your girlfriend. Gezz, maybe I should of reconsidered." Misty laughed.

Darien blushed laughing. "Yeah, who knew you'd be the one after her. Wow." He laughed taking a deep breath. "Your so nothing like her."

Misty eyed at him a moment then laughed and nodded. "I have no dought about that. I mean I did see her. Wow, no wonder you picked her before me." She flicked her hand at him.

Darien nodded just smiling from ear to ear. "Well, she's definatly one in a million."

Misty nodded smiling the same. "I don't dought it. I don't dought it one bit. Just who was that guy with her? I mean where'd she pick him up at?"

Darien nodded putting his hand on his chin. "I'm not entirely sure. I mean. I know all there is to know about her and from the looks of him. I can't really place her anywhere's he might of come from. I mean he did look american to me." His eyes sparked up. "Maybe, he came on a plane when she was sending me off. Maybe, they meet at the airport because other then that. I can't see any way she'd ever of met him other then there."

Misty listened and then blinked. "Well, thats a nice theroy but what about the super market or a shopping place. Or just bumped into each other on the street. Yeah, know."

Darien nodded. "Yeah, well, number one. She doesn't go shopping for food. Never. She does however go shopping alot for clothes and shoes but she's still love the arcade more then anything. Excpecially, lately. Last time she wrote to me as my feiansa she said the girls were ragging on her again for going to the arcade. So, that would only make logical sence that she met him at the arcade."

Misty looked watching his face be perlexed then so pensive figureing it out. "Now, that sounds more like it. Most people I know are major gamers."

Darien nodded. Then thought about how Misty had acted when they seen him. Then a light bulb went off but he kept it to himself. Looking around a seen a poster for the "Heaven's Dance". "Hey, look at that."

Misty looked over to the poster. "What?"

Darien looked at her pointing. "That poster is advertising the 'Heaven's Dance'."

Misty waitied for the rest while staring at him blankly.

"Don't you know what the 'Heaven's Dance' is?"

Misty shook her head 'no'. "No, I can't even read the sign." She pointed out blankly.

Darien blushed. "Oh, sorry. I forgot, again. Being bilangal. I sometimes I forget."

Misty rolled her eyes at him. "Yeah, just rub it in."

Darien laughed. "Sorry." He put his hands up.

Misty smirked. "So, I take it must be some kind of valentian's dance. Right?"

Darien nodded. "Yeah, I've been hearing about it from everyone over here. It's the first annual Valentine's day dance here in tokyo. An since, your going to be staying here thru Valentine's day." His words trailed off like his eyes did down to the ground.

Misty nodded. "Oh, so, your thinking that we should go. Why because she's going?" She smirked.

Darien blushed looking up at her. "Well, yes, actually."

Misty nodded. "So, your thinking since you and her were probably going that her and this new guy are going to go. Right? An if we go too then maybe we can run into them accidently and she can see for herself that she really wants to be with you."

Darien looked at her blushing with a small, sheepish, smirk.

Misty nodded looking down. Then smiled. "Sure. Sounds like a good idea. I mean I might as well go with you. It is my instant girlfriend duties. Right?"

Darien smiled. "Yeah, I guess your right."

Misty smiled. "So, what kinda dance is it? Formal or casual."

"Well..." Darien said turning towards the sign. "It seems to be formal. From what I can tell anyways." He shurgged looking back at her.

Misty nodded. "Well, I wasn't planning on being ready for such a formal occassion with you but I suppose I can wipe something up."

Darien looked at her. "Okay, I've heard you say that before and it wasn't what I expected. Do you mean it that same way again or do you litterally mean going to your closet and finding something to put with something else. To make something formal?"

Misty smirked. "Well, I'll take choose number one."

Darien nodded. "That's what I thought. Your not going to do that until the dance right?"

Misty shurgged. "Well, I don't know. It doesn't make much since if I wait till the dance. I mean its just like trying on a million dress's at a store. I can't just..." She hung low to the table and whispered. "I can't just materialize the perfect dress the first time. Right off the bat. It takes me a little while to figure out which on works best." She sat up. "Not to mention I need to know what you'll be waring. And second thing. It wasn't that bad when I did it the first time. I wasn't going to be going around in such rags. I mean geeze, my clothes got shreaded from that... well... you know."

Darien nodded knowing she didn't want to say 'evil or monster' in public. "Yeah, I know but when someone says I have to change. You don't expect them to change right beside you."

Misty smirked. "Well, if you'd of been quicker my clothes would of been shreaded."

Darien rebutted. "If you hadn't noticed. I wasn't exactly use to going up against such... well, you know. I mean it was just my first time actually at college. I mean come on. I can't believe you have to fight such... well, you know. I mean I've gone up against some pretty heartless creatures but these had nothing on them."

Misty nodded thinking back to home. "You have no idea. My mind keeps being erased and my body keeps being trashed. Let alone the mental aspect of it for me. Giving that you know who is inside of me. Which by the way isn't so bad anymore. I finally was really able to shut her up. I took back my control."

Darien nodded. "Well, thats good. An you said the other higher... Was in him?"

Misty nodded getting such a depressed face. "Yeah." Her voice was shallow. "I can't remember his face. I can't remember a whole lot about him but what I do remember. Is that I wasn't always nice to him and I don't blame him for going away like he did when I couldn't remember. I wasn't suppose to remember because of it. I wasn't suppose to be who I am because I might destory a big round peice of rock. If you get my drinf." She eyed up to him.

Darien nodded.

Misty's eyes gazed down sad again. "So, I guess I could pass him on any street anywhere's and not know who he is. Kinda sad, an't it. Yet." She looks up at Darien. "Yet, I know of something even sadder. Which we will correct before or by the dance." She smiled.

Darien smiled back a little scentamental.

Misty smiled back the same.

Then there food arrived by dark haired lady with a warm smile. She put there food on the table and put the ketchup and mustered on the table. Then she did a little bow and turned and walked away.
Then the two of them started eating. Each rather happy the food came because there wasn't much else they could say. Yet, while eating Darien knew there was only one thing he could do for her.

'I have to confront Serena and make her tell me when and where and how she met that guy. I've never seen Mist react like that to anyone. She might not remember her guy but something about that new guy sure stood out to her. I have to make sure that he isn't her he. But doesn't he remember her?" Darien looked across the table. "Hey. Can I ask you something?"

Misty looked over at him putting down her burger. "Sure, ask away."

"Well, don't be offened or hurt or anything by my question. I'm really only just wondering because I never really understood this."

"Kay."

"Well, you said that you don't remember this guy but yet you do right?"

"Yeah."

"Okay, then does he remember you? Would he know you if he seen you?"

Misty looked down perplexed by the question. "Well, I don't know. I've always assumed that he would. I mean from what I was told my sister's banished him out of town because of me. An after that they lost track of him. Said he moved with his parents because he Dad got some new job with this big corperation. I'm not sure what corperation but some corpertion."

Darien nodded. "So, you don't really know if he'd know you. Just like you don't know if you'd know him. Right?"

Misty nodded. "I suppose so but like I said. I've always been under the impression that he knows who I am and did everything possible to stay with me but in the end wasn't able to."

Darien nodded. "Oh, yeah. I remember now. I remember." He picked up his burger and started eating. 'Then maybe if it is the right guy. He should remember. I mean how could you forget girl like her.' He looked over at Misty. 'She's definatly one you can't forget but then again. If it was him they why didn't he say something? Oh, he probably was scared or something or figured she didn't know who he was."

Misty drank some of her shake. Feeling her earth crest burn on her chest and forehead. Then looked up to Darien. "Hey. I got a question." She whispered.

"What?" Darien whispered back.

"Am I cresting?" Misty pointed to her head.

Darien shook his head 'no'. "No."

Misty nodded and sighed. "Few. I was scared for a minute there. See, when I start thinking about him my crest has this way of showing up when I don't know or expect it to. So, I guess you get to be on crest watch."

Darien nodded. "Alright, anything for my instant girlfriend." He joked.

Misty smiled. "Oh, yeah, right. I got to remember that. Now, I get to make you do lots of things you don't want to do."

Darien smiled. "Oh, like thats new. You've been doing that ever since I met you."

"Hey, I an't that bad. I do ask and offer you a choice. Even try to make you think but no. You never do."

Darien rolled his eyes. "Well, my only defence is that we were in your country not mine."

Misty nodded side to side. "Hum, yeah. You have a point."

Then things carried on till there dinner was done. Andrew and his sister came back and chatted a while with there friend and got to know a little more about the instant girlfriend, Misty. Then after a long, long, while our new couple paid for there meal and then left to go back home, to Darien's apartment. While, on the way there a few pring eyes gasped at the sight of the two of them.

"Whow. I didn't just see what I think I seen. Did I?" Lita asked with her jaw on the floor. Standing by Raye and the arcade exit door.

Raye followed her gaze and gasped herself. Rushing out the door to get a better look before the two were gone. "Oh, my gosh. Can it really be. Did Darien really get himself another chick?"

Lita followed. "Wow, giving Serena some of her own medician. I'd say."

Raye nodded. "You got that right." Getting a bit angred. "Serves her right."

Lita just shook her head as Darien and the girl dissappeared down the crowded street. "Wow, I can't believe what happenes to those two. I really can't."

Raye nodded. "I know what you mean." She sighed. "Well, nothing more to see I guess. So, lets go and finish shopping. This is still the only day I have open before the Heaven's dance. So, lets go."

Lita nodded and started to walk down the sidewalk.

Now, back at Darien's apartment the two instant boyfriend and girlfriend change out of there nice clothes and flop on the sofa. Soon, the T.V. comes on and Misty finds herself in a whole new world. None of the words comeing from the t.v.'s mouth were english.
Darien quickly noticed and raced to his movie collection and found an english one. Without hesitation he put it in and returned to the sofa. Watching the DVD begin to play. He then got up and got some water for the two of them. An a few candy bars he had hiden away from Serena a while ago.
So, the two of them watched there movie and then got out a few games and before they knew it. They were thinking about food, again, because it was around suppertime. So, the both put on some shoes and went to the grocery store. It took them at least a half an hour or better to go thru all the food and pick out the things Misty would eat in this week or two.
Yet, thru all the picking and choosing. Misty's mind was not really on the ball of shopping. It kept wondering off to the voice from that guy beside Darien's girl. Something about his voice struck such a cord in her. It didn't seem real yet the realist thing she felt in a long time. 'I'd like to think it was him but if it was. He would of done something. Said something, right? Oh, how are you kidding. That wasn't him. That was just some cute guy with a nice voice that caught your ear.' Misty sighed hearing herself think. While waiting to check out.

Then they were out of store and back at the apartment. Soon, they were cooking supper and Misty was concockting from memory her Mom's peach cobbler. An it wasn't before long that they had the table set and were ready to eat. While the night rolled in and darkened the sky above. Then another movie was watched and soon it was bedtime. An hour early because there use to US time. So, Darien pulled out the hide-a-bed from the sofa. While Misty retreaved her pillow and blankets. So, her and Darien made up the bed and said a quick good-night to each other. Then locked the door and turned out the lights.
Misty just laid there in bed looking out the huge window to the night sky. Feeling herself setteling back into herself and seeing she really was a thousand miles away from home. With no one else but Darien. It wasn't an easy feeling to deal with but she knew she wasn't going to be sleeping anytime soon. She hadn't taken her sleep medican. So, she got up and walked to the window and sat down. Just starting to lose herself in the lights of the city and the big dark blue sky.

While Darien in his bedroom was doing about the same from his large window. Thinking of Serena and that guy. Of Misty and that look on her face at the sight of that guy. 'I know I might be striaching it. Or I might just be looking for an excuse to get him away from her. Can you blame me? I miss her. I love her. No matter what she's done to me.'

'I can't even remember his name.' Misty sighed feeling her forehead grow warm. She sighed feeling it and didn't have to look. She knew she had crested just thinking about him. Having to go so far back in her memories to the day's when everyone knew she was Royalty. When he was Royaltiy.

The night wore on and on. The two not succuming to sleep because there minds were to heavy but eventually before the sun was to come up again. The two of them slept and slept and slept and slept. All the way till noon. So, once they both rolled themselves outta bed. They weren't to sure what was going to happen today or what they could really even do. So, one by one they went to the bathroom and one by one they went to the newly stocked refigerator and cabinets. Then once they got done eating. They stuffed Misty's bed back into the sofa and reassembled the sofa. Then with a heavy sigh they sat down still barly awake.

"Geez, I'm so tired." Misty moned.

Darien leaned his head over the sofa. "Me too. I feel like I got sand bags for eyes."

Misty nodded hugging her pillow. "I just want to sleep."

"Um." Darien muttered. "I know. I know. Re-ajusting takes a while. Just give it a few..." He yawned out. "...few more hours. You'll be fine then."

Misty nodded nuzzling into her pillow. "Oh, my sweet pillow. How I love you."

Darien smirked at her words. Then rubbed his face. "We'll I need to go and withdrawl some rent money and just bill money in general. I knew I should of done it before we got here but I thought it'd be just as easy here."

Misty nodded. "Yeah, we'll. Don't worry about me. I'll be fine. I wont answer your phone and I wont answer the door. I wont do anything but sit her snuggling with my pillow." Then she paused putting her fingers up. "Well, I may use the bathroom, tho."

Darien looked at her and shook his head with a smile. "Your certainly, never boaring."

Misty smiled still sleeping. "Aw, well, I can be boaring if you really want." She swished her finger wildly and limply in the air.

"Aa.., no. You just perfect the way you are. Now, lay down and get a nap in or something. I'll be back a probably 10 minutes." Darien said sitting on the end of the sofa. Then strached and yawned. "Okay?"

Misty nodded falling back into her pillow. "Okay."

Darien got up and got his shoes and his key's. "We'll, I'll lock the door and take the key with me. So, you don't have to worry."

Misty nodded looking up at him with he chin on her pillow. "Alright."

Then Darien waved and was out the door.

Misty instantly flopped over to the other side of the sofa and curled up into the fetal posistion and slowly faded back to sleep.

While Darien road off into the city to do a direct withdrawl from his bank. An on the way out he ran into Serena without that other guy.

"Whow, I'm sorry." Serena said looking up at the guy. "Oh, Darien." Her voice seemed to jump. "Its you. What are you doing here?"

Darien looked at her and had a hard time controling himself. "Well, um. I just came to get some money. I had to pay my rent today and a few other things while I'm home." He looked about her. "So, where's that guy? Why isn't he with you?"

Serena looked to the side brought down by reality. "Oh, Devin. He said he had a few things he had to do right now and that we'd met up later. So, we can finish our Heaven's shopping. You know for the dance." She said feeling lower then dirt.

Darien nodded. "Yeah, I remember. That's like day after tomorrow right?"

Serena nodded. "Yeah."

Darien nodded looking away. "Yeah, I thought I so. Me and Mist are going to go. I hope that's alright."

Serena looked at him shocked at his words. "Oh, no. Its alright. Really, it is. You are going out now, so, its okay. Maybe, we'll see you there."

Darien nodded and smiled. "Yeah, maybe." Then looked away and shook his head. "Oh, Serena. Who am I kidding."

Serena looked at him baffled.

"I don't like doing this. I don't like not being with you. Can't you see that." Darien looked down at her with all the pain in the world just in his eyes. "I miss you and miss the way we were. I know I have to give you space to find out if you really want to be with me. I know but I don't have to like it and I don't have to keep it a secret."

Serena watched him feeling his pain. Then looked away. "I know. I couldn't stop thinking about you at all last night. You were constinly coming back to me. When we ran into you two on the street. I was instantly jellous and I felt so cold next to Devin. It wasn't were I belong. I mean I like the guy and everything. I do but not like you. He's just not you, Darien." She looked up at him. "Can you forgive me? I never ment to do this to you. I don't know why I was all so confussed. I guess I had some growing up to do because I will never ever do that again. But I guess that doesn't matter since, you've got that girl with you."

Darien didn't know exactly what was happening but quickly answered her. "Oh, well, you see. She's. Well, that is that. Well, I'm not saying that she's not. Well, she's really not what you think."

Serena blinked. "Huh?"

"Okay." Darien grabbed Serena and took her to the nearest bench and sat down. "See, I didn't know what to do when I seen you two. So, I paniced. I lied. She's not really my girlfriend but like she said she was my instant girlfriend. I guess in some cosmic way for a few moments she really was but not really. Not in the end. She knows my heart still belongs to you."

Serena's mouth droped. "What? She's not? Oh, my. Are you sure?"

Darien nodded. "Yeah, I didn't know what else to do. I had to do something with him there. An Mist did come with me to make sure I didn't crumble to hard when I seen you."

Serena's eyes widened. "Mist? Did you say Mist?"

Darien nodded. "Yeah. Her name is Misty but I call her Mist sometimes."

Serena's eyes quickly gazed at the cement. Bobbing back and forth. "Oh, my gosh. Could it be? Could it really be?" She looked up at Darien in a gasp. "Does she come from Anglic, Nebraska, USA?"

Darien looked at her so oddly yet stunned at the sametime. "Yes, its only a few miles away from were I go to college. She always jocked about being in a town named after angel's."

Serena gasped so deeply she had to turn away. While excitement welled up in her. "Oh, my, gosh. This is just to beautiful." She turned back to Darien and touched his shoulder. "Its her. Its her. He told me about her when we first met at the library. An don't ask what I was doing there. But I was there and so was he. So, we got to talking and he told me about the girl he had to leave back in Angelic and how he wished he didn't have to but not like it mattered because she doesn't remember him. Some accident or something. I never did get the details."

Darien's mind was just over whelmed with this new information. He didn't know what to do or what to think. His assumption's were right. This was the guy after all. He hasn't been fooling himself into believing it. So, after a few short moments a smile came to his face. "Wow, this is beautiful. Mist really doesn't remember him but she does know of him. She doesn't know what he looks likes or anything because she can't recall since, she's been under that evil's grasp."

"Evil?" Serena's tone rose.

Darien nodded. "Um, hum, but don't worry. She's got it under control. Yet, she really miss's her guy. I mean just to watch her talk about what does remember. It just breaks your heart. I guess thats why I didn't want to let you go without knowing how I feel because Mist is always telling me how she wished she could at least let him know how she miss's him. So, that's what I wanted when I heard you were with him."

Serena nodded. "I know. I've never seen such a sad look in all my life but I can't say I don't know what it feel's like. There was once a time I lost you for a reason I didn't understand. A few infact but still. Life can work out for the better. Aren't we proof of that?" She looked up at him with such sad eyes.

Darien watched and nodded. "Yes, we are. As long as there is an us."

Serena smiled. "Good. Then can there be an us, again?"

Darien smiled from ear to ear with such sincertiy in his eyes. "Of course. I want nothing else."

Serena smiled just as warmly.

Then Darien's eyes slide to the side. "But what about that guy?"

"Oh, don't worry about him. I can take care of him. I bet he hasn't been thinking of me ever since we ran into you guys yesterday. He does know who she is but he didn't say anything to me last night but he did get very distant."

Darien nodded listening.

Then Serena's wheels were turning. "Hey, what if we still pretend that we aren't together?"

"Why? Why would we do that?" Darien said histericly.

Serena put her hands on him to calm him. "Not for real. Not for real. Just to pretend we aren't together in order to get them together. Believe me, from what I know of Devin he's not the type to just go and take someone else's girl." She raised an eyebrow to him.

Darien was dumfounded for a moment then the light blub went off. "Oh. Oh, yeah. My instant girlfriend. Yeah, alright. So, we have to pretend were still apart when were really not?"

Serena smiled and nodded. "Yes, don't you see its the pefect plan. We get to be cupid."

"Cupid?"

"Yeah, yeah. We get them to go to the Heaven's dance and then we throw them together."

"We can't do that. We can't just throw them together, Serena. Its a little more delicate then that."

"Well, what do you suggest?"

"Well, I can stand pretending for another day just to get Mist to the dance. I want her to be as happy as I am." Darien smiled at Serena with that smitten look. "So, when we get them to the dance. If we get them to the dance. Then somehow we'll tell them were back together and hope he goes for it."

"Or we could be dancing together and make them dance together. How romantic." Serena said day dreaming.

Darien nodded. "Well, we'll see but I better be getting back. Mist's probably already woken up but then again. That girl sure can sleep."

Serena smiled. "Oh, so, I'm not the only one."

"Nope. Not at all."

So, they stood up together and gave each other a hug. Then went on there seperate ways. Only to met up at the Heaven's dance on Valentine's day. To get there boyfriend and girlfriend together with each other.
Darien returned to his apartment only to find Misty still asleep on the sofa. Curlied up with a blanket and her pillow. So, he stayed as quiet as he could. Shutting the door softly behind him. Then retired to his room to get his head wrapped around what just happened to him. So, he sat on his bed and let out a big sigh. Wondering.
'How am I going to keep this smile from my face?'
Darien smiled that big and delightful smile. Then laid down on his bed and looked out his sunny window. Watching clouds, birds and a few people.

"Just gonna let me sleep or what?" Misty said from his bedroom door.

Darien looked over in a bit of a start. "Oh, hey." He seen her leaning on his door frame. "Yeah, I was trying to be nice and let you sleep it off. Jet lag. That is."

Misty nodded. "Oh, I see." She yawned. "Well, thank you. I feel much better now. So, what are we going to do today?"

Darien shurgged. "I don't know. Whatever you want I suppose."

"Um, hum." Misty muttered.

"Well, we could go to the park or go to the mall. I mean there are plenty of places to go. If you want to get out of her. We could get something to eat. Oh, we do need to pick up some flowers."

"Flowers? Why, flowers? What do we need flowers for?" Misty asked with a wrinkled nose.

Darien smiled. "Well, when I went to the bank I ran by one of the sign's for the dance. An I seen it said that they would only let you in if you had on rose. Didn't care what color but said you had to ware one."

Misty blinked. "But I thought you had to get a ticket or something."

Darien nodded. "Yeah, that mainly just pays for getting something to drink and eat there. So, if you don't have the rose on. You don't get in but paid for something to eat and drink. That you can't eat or drink. See?"

Misty nodded. "Yeah, thats a strange rule. They must have something going on with the flower company. I'd say."

Darien nodded getting up. "Yeah, I'd definatly agree with you there. Definatly but while were out ordering and finding the cheapest flower shop. We also need to go and find me something to ware. I mean if you want to help me. I wouldn't want to look strange next you your materialized dress." He said walking up to her.

Misty raised an eye brow at him and looked to the ground. "Yeah, your just jellous."

Darien stood beside her at the door. "So, is that a yes or a no on helping me?"

Misty rolled her eyes. "Alright, I'll help you. Just translate the price's again like you did in the super market and we'll be just fine."

Darien smiled. "Well, then. You better get dressed. This might take all day and night."

Misty nodded. Then pushed past him and went to the closet. "Alright. I'll be ready in a few shakes."

"Kay." Darien said leaving his room. "I'll be waiting."

Then a few more then a few shakes past by and Misty was finally ready again. This time with a bit less make up and a bit more casual. Mainly, her top was just a regular ol' t-shirt. So, she put on her shoes and they were ready to go. Once into the city they started shopping for something nice for Darien to ware. The first few shop's were a little pricey. So, they went to a few more that weren't quite as bad but still Misty couldn't find the right jacket for him to ware. So, they kept looking around and eventually stopped in to that Diner they had the night before and chatted again with Andrew and his sister. This time there was a bit more company. Amy and Mina introduced themselves and even joined them for some desert. The girls were delighted at how kind and funny Misty was and didn't mention a thing about them being together as a couple because Raye had filled them all in.

"So, have you gotten to talk with Serena lately, Amy? I was going to ask you before but I kept forgetting." Mina said sipping on a shake.

"Oh, no. I haven't." Amy said politly. "From what I can tell no one has talked to her since. Well, since you know who came around. She's been avoiding everyone."

Mina sighed. "Oh, I thought she would of said something to you because I've been calling and she don't answer."

Everyone nodded and sighed.

"Can I ask something?" Misty piped up nervously.

"Sure." Amy replied.

"What is that guys name? I don't mean to bring up a bad subject." Misty looked to Darien. "But I was just wondering since he's american and everything. I thought I might know him or something."

Darien nodded back to her. "Yeah, I didn't quite catch it myself." He looked to the girls. "So?"

Amy and Mina looked at each other being put right on the spot.

"Well.." Mina muttered.

"Um... I think I can remember." Amy whinned.

Then things were silent for a moment as they glanced around the room.

"Didn't it sound like Arran?" Mina questioned.

Amy nodded. "Yeah, it did but it wasn't an A sound. It was more of a Dare sound."

Mina nodded sounding things out. "Arren. Dare-r-r-neen. Dare-arren. No."

"Devin!" Amy poped her head up. "His name is Devin. Devin what tho?"

Mina quickly put her finger up. "Knight. I remember because when I ran into her. He introduced himself. Knight. Devin Knight."

Amy nodded. "Yeah. Thats it. Devin Knight. He's name is Darien Knight." She looked over to Misty. "So, do you know him? Does it sound familiar."

Misty smiled and shook her head 'no'. "No."

"Oh." Amy said saddened for her. "Sorry but why did you think you knew him?"

Misty blushed at the sudden question. "Oh, something just seemed familiar about him but I don't know anyone who moved from home to here."

Mina nodded. "Yeah, but its not fair. Why did she have to find him? Why couldn't it of been me? Then I'd have a good date to go with but no. I ended up with my hair dresser. Although, he is a cutie and does know how to dance." She blushed. "I made him show me before he could take me." She giggled.

Everyone smiled at her.

"Oh, yeah. That's the idea. Make sure they know how to dance before you say okay. Wouldn't want to be sitting on the side lines all night. Right?" Misty laughed.

Mina nodded. "Exactly. Exactly but I bet you have no idea if Darien can dance or not. Do you?"

Misty stopped cold and thought a moment. Then looked up to Darien. "No. I really don't."

"See." Mina said. "I knew it."

Misty looked at Darien. "So, can you?"

Darien raised a competative brow. "Of course I can dance. Are you kidding me. Of course I can dance."

"o..." Misty sat back putting her hands up. Then she eyed at him. "Well, gotta make sure I don't have to find another date." She jeered.

"Ooo.. You want another date now? Is that it?" Darien said jeering back. "What you want to go and find that other guy that apparently can swoon a girl better then I?" He put his hand on his chest.

Misty smirked. "Aw, no. I would never do that. I mean you were such a nice swooner to me. I mean I couldn't of been for instanly swoon. Then with you." She snapped her finger. "Just like that and the swooning was over. An the next thing I knew I was all yours."

Darien smiled. "Well, then there you have it. Your with the best one outta the whole swooning bunch. You got swooned and didn't even know it. How much better can I get?"

Misty kept herself from laughting and kept her composer. "Well, I guess you have a point. Now, don't you."

Darien nodded. "I do. I do."

Misty gave a bit of a laugh thinking of how true it really was. Then she looked to Amy and Mina. "So, have you two gotten your rose's, yet?"

Amy nodded. "Yes. I've ordered mine already."

Mina chocked down her last sip of shake. "Me too." She covered her mouth. "I got mine today and was just going to keep it refigerated because I wont have time the day of the dance. I've got a few photo shoots to go to and what not."

"Oh, really. Wow." Misty replied. "So, what color's did you choose?"

Mina smiled. "Well, I got one yellow rose and one white rose tiped in orange. With blue sprig stuff. Its really pretty. What about you Amy? Whats your look like."

"Oh, its just a blue rose, a white rose tipped blue, with a red rose in the middle. With some white sparkly sprigs." Amy blushed.

"So, your taking G

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"So, your taking Greg, right? I heard he was in town." Mina stated.

Amy blushed more. "Well, as a matter of fact. He is." She sat up a little. "He came back to finish up some credits and what not. An thought he'd just stay a few extra weeks."

"Aww.." Misty said. "Thats so sweet. I wish I had..." She stopped herself and looked down. "Uh... Wish I had such a sweet story to tell."

Amy blushed. "Well, thank you."

Mina smiled. "So, how did you end up coming back with him, Mist-san?"

"Well," Misty started. "He just kind of asked me if I wanted to go and I said yes. Thats about it. I had been saying how much I wanted to come and see this place. So, I guess it all just came together and here I am." She put her hands out. "Thats really all."

"Oh." Mina said. "I thought it was more of a spring vacation for the Heaven's dance. Something romantic like that."

Misty smiled and blushed. "Well, we haven't been together exactly that long for him to have such romantic thoughts."

Everyone looked at each other and smiled but soon Amy and Mina left to finish there browseing. An Darien and Misty went shopping themselves. On the car ride to the next store. Darien had a sudden thought.

"So, what do you want your rose to be? Color wise and everything."

Misty sighed. "The one question I was hoping you wouldn't ask."

Darien blinked. "Why? Why do you say that?"

Misty looked out the car window. "Because that is the one thing I can remember."

"Remember?" Darien questioned. "Oh, you mean. Oh. Really, why do you remember rose's?"

Misty sighed looking at the dash. "Its rose and because thats the only real connection I can recall with him. I didn't think I'd be thinking of him so much on this trip with you. I thought we'd have a good time. A few heart to hearts and all together just chill together but I can't seem to get him outta my head. Its like since I'm in a different place hope lives again. Like somehow since its a new place that maybe I can find him but its impossible. Let alone even tho I don't remember him. I like to believe that some part of me would remember him but who am I kidding. Its been so long."

"So, if you don't mind me asking. Why does the rose remind you of him?"

Misty sighed heavier. "Because when we'd fight together he'd make sure he had at least one white rose with him. Why a white rose? Because it was my favorite but I honestly can't touch one because it just breaks my heart. I'd love to say I want a white rose with blue sprig's around it but I can't. I can't."

"So, what can you say?"

Misty sighed getting even more depressed. "I can say you choose and I can say. I can say I can't say at all."

Darien sighed seeing such a look on her face. Only hopeing and wishing that this was right guy. If not. How he is putting her thru so much pain for nothing. So, the conversation got cold.

While Misty's mood became ice cold. Losing her drive and her energy to do this. Not knowing if she could actually go thru with going to this dance. Knowing very well Darien wasn't her's. Knowing the thought of being someone's something had not crossed her mind in so long and instantly becoming one again. Just sent her reeling back to the past. To her mystery man of whom truly was her's and was the last one she ever wanted to have be her's.
So, after a few more lowly hours of jacket shopping they finally found the right one. Then home-ward they went. Darien tried to make her smile and try to change her mind. It just was no use. She'd give him that simpathitc smile to try to make him feel better for the situation she was putting him in. So, once they arrived back at the apartment they started to raid the kitchen for something to eat and then parked it infront of the T.V. Turning the channel to the Music Video's channel. Which was fine with Misty because she liked music no matter what language it was sang in. Yet, she was still drifting off. Her heart was still yerning and paining her to go and find him. To know who he was. She remembered this pain from years and years ago when she first was made to forget him. Now, she couldn't figure out why she always had to forget him. Why the evil always make her forget.

"...Suffer..."

A silent voice whispered thru her head. Then Misty gritted her teeth and grunted back to it. "Shut-up. You have no control over me now. So, back off."

Then before it was bed time again. Darien made one last attempt at talking to her about it. He waited by his bed and watched her pick out some close from the closet. "Hey, Mist??"

Misty muttered looking for her shampo. "Um?"

"Um." Darien looked down. "Well, I was wondering if we could talk?"

"About what?" Misty questioned picking out another set of p.j.'s.

"Well, about today. I mean about you know who. I mean I don't want you to keep walking around with this burden on your shoulder. I mean I know I can't solve it anymore then you can solve my problem but can't I at least help you? Somehow? I mean you helped me so much when I got the news of Serena. An I just want to repay the favor. So, can we talk?" Darien sighed sitting on the bed looking at her back.

Misty froze at his words. No one had ever asked that before but her mother. So, with a sigh she answered him. "I would like to talk about it but there really isn't anything to talk about." She answered with her back to him. "See, I don't remember him. I don't remember anything about him but the white rose and the pain in my heart. I only know we fought together and we were dating when we got seperated again. He was the one I wanted to keep beside me forever because I felt safe and I guess I just don't get to be that happy. I have to hold this evil in check and someday hopefully kill her. Until that day I will just keep moving forward because I've tried going backwards. I've tried and I still don't get him back. I still can't find him and no one will help me find him because they don't know where to look."

Darien nodded listening. "Oh, I'm sorry."

Misty nodded putting her cloths on her arm. "I know. I am too." Her eyes glazed with tears. "I wish..." Her words were chocked off by her tears. "I wish I could find him and make this pain stop. I thought I was over him years ago but this pain wont leave. Its like somehow its found new hope in being here. Like since its a new country I have a chance to find him but I don't. I don't have a chance. He's not here. At least that's what I have to think because if he was. I think I might die not knowing were to run to."

Darien got up and walked to her. "Oh, Mist."

Misty sniffled. "I just want what you had Darien. I want that glow in my eye, again. Like the one you have. Even tho she's not here and with that other guy. I can still see it in your eyes. I just want my glow back. Oh, boy, would it make it easier to keep her silent." She put her hand on her chest. "So, much easier."

"Um." Darien said. "Well, I know it might not help right now but I believe you'll find him. You'll find him sooner then later. If he feel's the way I feel for my Serena. Then if he has a chance to come back to you. He will."

Misty closed her eyes feeling so much pain. Tears began to roll as they clogged her neck. So, she gritted out in pain. "No. No, he wont. He wont come for me because he doesn't know I remember him. He doesn't know I know who he is to me. He was banished. Do you get it. Banished from my life because of her. I sware it was her greatest victory." She gasped for breath. "How'd I get here? How'd I get here, Darien. I just want to forget again. If I can't have him back then I want to forget." She began to beg. "Please, Darien, make me forget. Can't I forget. Just make me forget. I don't want to live like this anymore." Her tears began to roll down her face.

Darien quickly put his arms around her.

Misty dropped her things and clung to Darien sobbing as tho she were dieing or someon else had died.

Darien did his best in holding her tight and makeing sure she staied on her feet. Then he walked her over to his bed and sat her down. Still holding her close to him.

Misty just sobbed and sobbed. "I just want him back. I just want my Devin. Why is that such a horrable thing? Why does it have to hurt so much? I just want him back, Darien. I love him. I love him so much I'd rather die then live without him. There I said it. I'd rather die then live without him."

Darien held her close. "I know. Believe me I know."

So, after a good ten minutes of crying her eye's out Misty became limp on Darien's shoulder. Not having any energy to move let alone thing. So, after another ten minutes of her and Darien talking. She was ready to take her shower and go to bed. So, she picked her things up from the floor and went to the bathroom.

To be kind to her, Darien went and made the sofa bed up for her. So, she could just crawl right in and get some sleep because she was really drained. He remembered being that drained himself from hearing about Serena and her new guy. So, he was simpathic and even got her little snack and put it on the end table. Turned on the lamp and turned off the big light. Then headed to his own room and got into bed himself.

Misty was having a hard time not crying in the bathroom. She kept thinking of her love and knew that it just wasn't going to happen. Even tho she heard something familiar in some guy who stole an engaged girl. Didn't mean anything. It just didn't mean anything but oh, how nice it felt to think it could be. It could be him. So, she got out of the bathroom and walked to the sofa and was shocked to see everything all done. Her heart sighed and she looked over her shoulder to Darien's room with a smile. She felt loved in that moment then proceeded to crawl into bed and eat her snack. Then she turned out the light and snuggled in even with her broken heart.

So, the next day was a bit better mainly because it was the day of the Heaven's dance and Misty had one of her reassuring dream's. She ususally had one and always thanked God in the morning for having it because she knew beyond a shadow of a dought it was the only way to comfort her. Exspeically, when she got to dream of being in the arm's of the man she felt safest with. So, this day. They didn't do much and stayed inside. Cooking and eating. Relaxing and watching what T.V. they had to watch. Then they found a game or two to play. One was Reany's "Bunny Hop" a counting game and the other was mainly a deck of playing cards. So, they played many different card games. Like Speed, Nurt's (which she had to teach him, again.), King's Corner, and anything else that came to mind like War. So, they kept themselves occupied until 5:00 o'clock.

"Welp, looks like I gotta get working on my hair. You did call Mina up for me didn't you?"

Darien nodded. "Yep, I did. I told her around five to five thirty."

Misty nodded putting the cards back in the box. "Then I guess I can get working on my face."

"Alright. I guess I'll get started myself."

Misty put the box of cards down and stood up. "Don't forget to find the tickets or else were not getting in."

Darien nodded. "Yeah, good idea. I'll go find those." He got up and checked his wallet. "Not there."

Misty walked to the bathroom. "Well, find it and I'll get started on me."

"Kay." Darien said perplexed to where he'd of put it.

'Knock! Knock!'

"Ooo.. she's here." Misty said from the bathroom.

"Yep." Darien said walking to the door and opened it. "Hey, Minako, come on in."

Mina smiled. "Were is she? I've got a lot to do and little time to do it in." She walked in with her hair supplys in a huge orange tote bag.

Darien pointed to the bathroom. "That way." Then shut the door.

"Okay."

So, Mina got to work on Misty's hair and was happy to do as requested. Many, many french braids around her head or aka corn rows all around her head. Then the rest of her hair was made into a puffy bun with two pretty chopsticks placed into it.

"There. My present to you for visiting." Mina said looking at Misty in the bathroom mirror.

Misty blushed in aw. "Oh, my, no. I.. Oh, its beautiful. Thank you." She admired her hair. Then turned to Mina. "So, anything I can do for you?" She looked at Mina's watch. "We've got at least a good half hour." She smiled.

Mina smiled. "Well, alright. If you can do it within or less then 30 minutes because that's about as much time as I've got to be done and ready."

Misty nodded. "Of course I can. I've got a great idea for your hair. So, lets see what we can get done."

They quickly switched seats and Misty got to work on Mina's long long blond hair. Making jokes about her hair being real blone and herself being the fake blonde. So, after 25 minutes Misty was done. She had Mina's hair smooth and shinny. Leaving a few shorter strands curling around her face. Then the rest of her hair was smoothed up into a pony tail then all of her hair was smoothed around her whole head. Making a tight hold then leaving a few strands to dangle from the tight, smoothed, wrapped pony tail. With a few pin's and flower and butterfly pins in her hair. (Mainly it was a shorter bee-hive with stands coming out of it.)

"Wow, cool. Thank you." Mina said stunned. "This will go perfect with my dress. Oh!" She reached down into a small bag in big tote. "Here, this is for you as well." She handed it to her.

Misty picked it up couriously. Then opened it up and seen it was the white rose with the blue sprig. Along with a red rose with white sprig. Her face grew into a sad smile and red cheeks. She felt very emotional in that moment.

Mina had heard about her and her hard day yesterday and seeing her face turn so suddenly. She could help but simpathis and offer her a hug.

Which Misty gladly invited. "Thank you." She siffled on her shoulder.

"Your welcome." Mina replied softly. Then looked at her. "Now, you finish getting ready and I'll see you at the dance. Okay? Be happy. Its Valentine's Day today!!"

Misty smiled with tears falling down her face. "Yeah. I know. You better get going. I've still got my face to go."

Mina nodded. "Alright. We'll, can't wait to see you there." She picked up her things. "Okay, bye."

"Bye." Misty said holding her rose and walked Mina to the door.

Then once Mina was gone. Misty turned to the half dressed Darien and smiled at him still sentamental knowing it was his doing.

Darien smiled. "Yeah, I had her pick them up as well. I know you didn't want to do it yourself so, I asked Minako to pick them up."

Misty just smiled and walked over to him. Just putting her arm's around him. "Thank you. This mean's alot to me."

Darien hugged her back. "I know."

Then with one last sentamental smile Misty turned back into the bathroom and finished her make-up. Then went into the bedroom and shut the door.

"You almost done? We've got like 10 minutes before it starts." Darien hollered out.

"Yeah, almost." Misty hollered from behind the door. "Just give me another minute. I'm materializing here."

"Kay."

Then after a few mintues Misty came walking out with a stunning strapless dress on. It was a brilliant and stunning, dark blue. With a white halved cirle on her right hip with white strips streaming down from it. To represent the earth as she always did in her materialized clothes.

Darien seen her and was stunned. "Wow. You look beautiful. Any man who'd have you would be extreamly lucky. He truly doesn't know what he's missing."

Misty blushed. "Aw, thank y