Princess Serenity was unable to conceal her excitement over the forthcoming celebration. The entire castle on the Moon was involved in the hoopla of hasty preparations.  The Moon Princess always enjoyed these parties which her mother seemed to often throw in extravagance.  And more often than not, the Lunar castle has always been the site of almost every unexpected phenomenon.  It will be a full day of dancing and breathtaking sprees of elegance.  Serenity can't wait until the day after tomorrow and hopes that it will all end into a romantic evening.

     When the Princess of Mars heard the news, however, her thoughts turned to images of social unrest.  Not that she didn't enjoy these parties.  She does, except that she still felt strange from last week's unexpected turn of events.  Phobos and Deimos confronted their Princess with bubbly enthusiasm about the celebration.  It would be extremely fun, they said, except that she wasn't at all convinced.
     "What would Queen Serenity think? She would be disappointed if you were the only senshi who wouldn't be present there!"
     And that stirred Enyalis Rei to finally accepting the invitation.  There was no other creative excuse that she could think of to turn it down.

     Jadeite had been putting on his cape when he spotted one of his old gloves on the bed. The edges were unevenly outlined with black and even had tiny specks of ash.  This was the glove that narrowly escape being burned.  Jadeite surmised that it to be unsuitable for him to use it again, but he had decided that he would still keep it.  Maybe as a reminder of his guilt.  But he simply wasn't willing to throw it away.
     In the meantime, he lost all concern for Queen Serenity's party, since she had to choose her castle as the venue for it.  Of course she had to, but maybe the Queen could consider the eight other planets in the solar system, too.  What was he thinking?  Zoisite would probably lecture him on that nonchalant suggestion with no regard to sound logic at all.
     They would all probably meet the senshi today, as promised by the Queen.  He planned to be polite and refined in front of all these Princesses, if not for the purpose of being required to greet them in friendship.  Who would they be, and what would be special about them at all?
     Jadeite brushed his hair aside with his hand.  This would do, he thought.  He didn't appreciate his own image in the mirror.  But there wouldn't be anything special tonight.

     "How about this one, Your Highness?"
     Enyalis Rei reclined comfortably on her cotton sofa. A number of her gowns were scattered all over the floor--the result of her indecision.  Her guardians were perplexed that their Princess had been too concerned about what she was going to wear when they had to literally drag her to get dressed.  But Phobos held up something that could make up her mind.
     Phobos and Deimos were delighted to see their Princess dress in the gown she chose and stepped out a stunning vision in her dress of taffeta.  Much to her dismay, however, Enyalis Rei chose not to have any ornament in her hair since she still continued her feeling of indifference towards Queen Serenity's celebration.  But she allowed Deimos to tie a red choker around her neck and that was the end of her preparation.
     The Princess of Mars teleported in a hurry.  That was due in part of her guardian's concern lest Queen Serenity think their Princess has no interest in coming to her party.  She luckily appeared outside the palace of the Moon and caught the guests entering in a social skirmish. It was a relief that she hadn't accidentally appeared inside the main hall, which would've made the center of attraction appearing suddenly in a flash of light...and late. Enyalis Rei even managed to think of teleporting back at the last minute, but later defied her own feelings rather than risk meeting the disappointed stares of those two back home. She entered the palace with increased frustration.

     The same could be alternately been said for Jadeite, if he just knew. The entire palace was decorated with medium aluminum ornaments that resemble being wrapped in spectacular silver mist, while the band played its own cool tunes.  But he wasn't able to enjoy all this. Instead, he stood to one side of the room and watched Princess Serenity take the hand of Prince Endymion. He was getting very impatient with all this fancy and wished to get down to business. If only Queen Serenity would immediately accomplish what they came here for.
     Nephrite walked regally from across the room and came to his side. "You need to stretch your legs, my friend," he said.
     Jadeite nodded, acknowledging that his comrade had involved himself in the celebration scene earlier and danced with two women. Even the authoritative Kunzite joined the two later on after finishing a dance, himself. The Queen informed him that the guardians of the Silver Millenium would be addressed in a little while and Kunzite remarked that they should get together and prepare. But the other general was still lost in the crowd.
     "Jadeite." He heard Nephrite's voice break his pensive mood, accompanied with friendly pat on his shoulder. Jadeite uttered a low, "Huh?" and looked where Nephrite gestured to.

     Enyalis Rei emerged from the huge entrance with the look of quiet sadness in her eyes. She immediately searched for her friends in whose company her feelings would be eased, but she had only seen Serenity dancing with one of the guests. Now wishing that her clairvoyant pulses would work on their own so that she could locate their presence.

     "Isn't she the one at Mars?" Nephrite asked, his hand still pointing at the direction.
     Kunzite was astonished at what he heard and turned his eyes towards the way where 'she' is. Amazed at the sudden wave of coincidences, Jadeite thought that he would be again, just as Zoisite said, hallucinating but decided to look back at the possibility.
     "She's here?" Kunzite asked in a low tone of voice, unable to resist.
     "Who is here?" The missing general interrupted as he came to join them at the right time.
     "Her." Nephrite pointed.  "The maiden who attacked us both at Mars...the brunette in red."
     Zoisite joined in his stare.  "The mysterious woman with a bad aim?"
     'She' was actually walking with the same refined step of grace as Jadeite remembered. It wasn't hard not to identify those long dark tresses, clearly shining with traces of purple. Closer and closer, she walked. Unknown to her though, she was moving at a comfortable distance for their own benefit so that the generals might see Jadeite's anonymous aggressor better.
     "Well, Jadeite, my friend...she is beautiful?" Nephrite commented.
     "And you battled with her?" Zoisite asked in disbelief.
     The generals found themselves staring at the raven haired guest with manifest admiration. But until destiny plays its part, they looked at her not knowing that they would later realize that she lacked the timid sweetness of Ami, the strength and sensitivity of Makoto and the cheerful appeal of Minako. However that moment, they were merely curious men thinking it dubious that Jadeite didn't take advantage of the situation and instead, crossed swords with her.
     Jadeite, however, conceded that his haughty adversary was perfect. Even if he saw those same proud eyes and dauntless bearing. Probably because fate gave him the advantage of meeting her once, however uncomfortable the situation.  She wore a red slip dress that appropriately wrapped her slenderly chiseled figure. And she tossed her hair seemingly in unconscious flirtation.  
     "Well?" That was the only time his gaze was interrupted. "Maybe you should meet her." Nephrite beckoned.
    "Don't make her mad, my friend."
     "Yes," was Jadeite's only answer when he confronted Kunzite's comforting command. He then patted his comrade's back and returned to the scene, to which arena she conveniently disappeared into. Jadeite tried to calmly scan the entire hall for any traces of her, but the dance floor only erupted into an excitement of romantic couples that circled the hall and blocked his view.
     Is he truly mad and merely hallucinating again? He wanted to ask how she had come to the Moon Kingdom and now he can even ask her name. Tell her everything. Maybe, even ask her to dance. But now she is lost again. Jadeite was so furious! He pondered frustratingly as to which direction he might start to look.
     "We have to go now," Kunzite told his friends. A messenger of the Queen had come to their place and requested that they meet with her immediately.
     Jadeite calmly diverted his sight to Kunzite. He nodded in approval and tried to hide his disappointment. His presence was necessary. It was unthinkable that he abandon his duty for the sake of unfounded admiration. He should be contented, though. There would be no more cause for his impatience. He could leave as soon as he finished meeting the guardians of the Silver Millenium.