Sailor Heart -------------------------------------------------------------------- (Author's note. This story takes place a long time after any Sailor Moon series; specifically Sailor Moon Stars. Most of the new characters from the show [eg. Outer Scouts, Starlights etc.]won't appear because I don't know their mannerisms yet. Having only watched the N/A dub of Sailor Moon and the three movies [subbed, of course], I don't feel that I know the characters enough to include them. Also, you will notice that the other focal character [other than Lita] is a character called Adrian. For those in the know, read on. For those who don't, Adrian is a Sailor Scout called Sailor Heart. For a more detailed look at him, please read "Friends Will Be Friends" also by me. Although this is a wedding, we've all seen enough T.V weddings to know what goes on, so I'll spare you those details. I will however try to give you some of the thoughts of the characters.) The day had come when everything would be put right. Love was in the air as the feeling settled itself over the whole city. A Negaverse energy collector would have had a field day with the intensity of this pure emotion. The feeling was unusually strong for one particular couple, namely Lita Makoto Kino and Adrian Tetsuo Sugano. "What a beautiful day!" said Artemis as he opened the curtains in Mina's house. "Yeah, but not for Lita and Adrian I'll bet," said Mina. "They're probably both so nervous that they're running around in circles." "True. But today is the big day, though." said Artemis. This was true. After years of dating and realizing that each was a Sailor Scout, today was the day that Lita and Adrian were to be married. "Hey, look at the time! I'm supposed to be at Lita's helping her with her gown!" said Mina. "It's not good to see the maid of honor running around. I hope Lita is more calm than you. You're turning into Serena!" said Artemis with a small laugh but Mina was already out the door before she could hear it. "Well, I best be getting over to Adrian's place. I'm the ring cat," and he was off. "Over at the Sugano household, Adrian was pacing. So many things to worry about and not enough time. He had so many questions it would take a miracle to answer them all. Darian was at his side trying to calm Adrian down. He was fighting a losing battle. "What if she says no?" Adrian blurted out. This was a big concern for Adrian. He'd almost lost Lita once. They were out walking when they were attacked by thugs who managed to stab and drop Lita. She was out cold for a long time. Millions of thoughts ran through his head at the time. He didn't want to lose her again. "Adrian, if Lita loves you, and believe me she does, she won't say no." said Darian. "And even if she does leave you at the altar, you'll still make out like bandit on wedding gifts!" said Dan; a nosy next-door neighbor. That remark caused Adrian to see crimson, but he calmly walked over to Dan and stood nose to nose with him. "Thanks for all your help, Dan." said Adrian and promptly punched him in the middle of his face with an open hand so that the part that connects the hand with the arm (just above the wrist) made contact successfully knocking Dan out. "Take him home Dar." said Adrian, a little more confident. As Darian took the poor guy home, he wondered how a guy like this could be so stupid. He must have known about Adrian's temper. Adrian had mentioned him to the others many times, usually concerning disputes. Poor guy. He did have it coming though. Meanwhile, at Lita's apartment, the girls were trying their best to help Lita get ready. Raye was doing some stitching, Amy tried to adjust Lita's train and vail while standing on a chair. Lita didn't have her hair in her regular ponytail and that made it all the more difficult for Amy. Mina was getting the others bridesmaids' dresses ready. Each dress was a color of the maid's planet; red for Raye, blue for Amy, pink for Serena and orange for Mina. As the others came in to collect their dresses and put them on, Mina was just zipping her dress up. "Wow," said Serena. "Mina you are just about the only person who can make an orange dress look good." "Thanks, Serena." said Mina. "I'm just glad it doesn't make me look like pumpkin." They all laughed. Lita asked Mina to step into the living room while the other girls changed. She had a concerned look on her face. Mina sensed that something was wrong. "Mina?" started Lita. "Do you think Adrian will say yes? I mean, do you think he'll walk away?" "Don't you worry." said Mina. "You know Adrian loves you more than life itself. There is no way he'd leave you up there all by yourself." "You think so?" "I know so. Look Lita, with the exception of you, I've known him the longest. I've seen when he has fallen in love before. He has never fallen so hard as he has with you. He wants, more than anything else in this world, to be with you forever. Besides that, he's probably asking himself the very same question right now. What if she says no?' " "Thanks Mina. I guess I just needed someone to re-assure me." "Anytime." The others came out of Lita's bedroom all dressed and ready to go. Each looked at the others' dresses and complimented each other. Serena mentioned that her dress was a little tight and Mina did a quick stitch job to let it out a bit so that Serena could breathe. Then the limo started honking. They all went down into the street and got into the limo which took them to the church. The engine in Adrian's car roared with excitement. The T-Top Trans Am burst out of Adrian's garage at full force; almost dropping the fence that stood beside it. Darian was at the wheel and he giuded it beautifully through the city. Adrian sat in the passenger's seat with Greg, Andrew and Chad in the back. "All right, this car really rocks, man!" said Chad with the really thick surfer's accent. "So where are you going on your honeymoon, eh Adrian?" asked Greg. "You're the psychic. You probably already know!" laughed Adrian, his nerves settling. "Well for those of us who don't," said Andrew "tell us already." "Well if you really must know, I'm taking Lita to Aruba for a couple of weeks. I won this contest a few months back and since I knew I'd be getting married in a while..." "You figured it'd be the perfect honeymoon for you and Lita, right?" asked Greg. "That's right. But don't tell Lita or any of the girls. Especially Serena, Darian." said Adrian giving Darian a little poke. Adrian knew that if word got to Serena, the whole world would know in a matter of minutes. He said so. "Okay, okay. You're right. I won't say a word." said Darian as he flew through a green light. The car did a few more turns until it screeched to a halt outside the church. "Sorry, I like to make an entrance" said Darian. "Yeah, I know." said Adrian awkwardly as he got himself out of the car. The men were dressed in black tuxedos with cummerbunds, hankercheifs and bowties in the color of their corresponding bridesmaid's dress. Greg wore blue, Andrew wore orange and Chad wore red. Darian insisted on wearing white. He said he "didn't look good in pink." Adrian's accesories were green in order to pay homage to Lita and the planet Jupiter. The church was packed with people form both the bride's family and friends and the groom's family and friends. At Serena's request, Melvin and Molly were invited too. The men were first to arrive and after they mingled with a few people and talked to the preacher, they took their spot on the right. Then the music started. The cats came down first; Artemis on the right and Luna on the left. Luna was carrying flowers and Artemis was carrying the rings. Following the cats were Amy, Raye Serena and Mina. Then, as the main music started, Lita came down the aisle. Everyone rose as she passed their seat until she got to the front. Adrian wanted to drop his jaw through the floor, but he managed to contain himself. "My, what well-trained cats you have." The whole crowd laughed at that remark, especially most of the people standing up front. The crowd was seated at the preacher's request and he began his speil. What a lovely bride she is' thought Adrian. I am the luckiest man in this world or on the moon.' Is he ever handsome in that tux.' thought Lita. He's even wearing green for me and Jupiter.' He made an excellent choice,' thought Andrew. She is beautiful; too bad I already have my girlfriend.' he sighed as he thought of her. He's finallly got what he's wanted all this time,' thought Mina. A real loving relationship and real friends.' I wonder if Serena will be as beautiful on our wedding day?' thought Darian. I hope Serena knows that I still love her.' He smiled at her and she smiled back. Ooh,' thought Serena. I can't wait for mine and Darian's wedding. It'll be so romantic.' What really boring music,' thought Chad. Man, if I had my ax here, I'd blow these people away. Aw man, why didn't I bring my ax?' So far so good,' thought Raye. Serena didn't have a klutz attack on hte way up here and everything is going all right. No bad vibes from the Negaverse, all in all a pretty good day.' Gee, I wonder what Amy's thinking about right now?' thought Greg. It would sure be nice if it was she and I up there. Ah well, keep dreaming, Greg, keep dreaming.' He smiled at Amy who noticed and smiled back. This is so beautiful,' thought Amy. I can hardly contain my emotion.' Tears of joy bagan to flow down her face. "And now the moment of truth." said the preacher. There were a few chuckles at this. "Do you Adrian Tetsuo Sugano take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?" To Adrian, that was a very stupid question. It was like saying, Adrian, do you mind if we pay you ten millin dollars an hour to do nothing all day?' "I do." This was it. He had laid every card on the table. It was up to Lita, now. If she refused, he'd be heartbroken (no pun intended). "And do you Lita Makoto Kino take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?" It was like another stupid question for Lita. "I do." Both she and Adrian sighed. Andrew picked up Artemis so that Adrian and Lita could pick up the rings. "Now, Adrian place the ring on the fourth finger of the left hand and repeat after me. With this ring, I pledge my love forever." "With this ring, I pledge my love forever." "And Lita, place the ring on the fourth finger of the left hand and repeat after me, with this ring, I pledge my love forever." "With this ring, I pledge my love forever." "By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. At the request of this assembly and of myself, you may now kiss the bride." The crowd laughed again and Adrian lifted Lita's veil and kissed her. The organ music started again and Lita and Adrian turned and started down the aisle. The bridesmaids and groomsmen followed. Adrian and Lita got into the limo along with Mina and Andrew while the others piled into Adrian's car and followed. They reached the hall where the wedding reception was held to find that it had been decorated by Ms. Haruna and some of her detention students. Serena, for obvious reasons, wasn't included. Well into the evening, the crowd was silent at Adrian's request as he stepped up to the microphone at the podium.. "I think I can speak for Lita and myself when I say thank you very much to everybody who helped make this day very special. I must admit, I have been carrying a secret that I think Lita and everyone should know. Some of you already do. Lita hadn't planned a honeymoon because I kept putting it off. There was a reason for this. Our honeymoon had already been planned. A few months ago I won a trip for two and I figured bacause I was getting married in a few months this would be the perfect honeymoon." "So where are we going?" shouted Lita. She, along with almost everybody else in the room, was eagerly anticipating where the couple would be going. "Okay, okay. We are going to spend two weeks on the beaches of Aruba!" Lita's jaw dropped. The crowd cheered and applauded. The reception went on long into the night. Amy checked her watch. "Oh my god. It's four a.m. They're gonna miss their plane." Amy ran and told Mina who quickly told Adrian and Lita. They decided then to throw the bouquet. Mina got up to the microphone. "Would all availble, single women report to the dancefloor? Lita will throw her bouquet." Mina stepped off the stage as Lita came up. With her back turned to the crowd, Lita threw the bouquet over her shoulder. It was caught by Serena who took seven people down with her as she made the grab. Mina got back on the mike. "Ladies and Gentlemen, it's time for the bride and groom to leave, but please feel free to stay for awhile. Would the bridesmaids and groomsmen please meet outside?" They all met up outside and Lita, Adrian, Mina and Andrew all got into the limo, while Amy, Greg, Serena, Chad and Raye got into Adrian's car with Darian at the wheel. After they got to the airport and the bags had been checked, it was time to say goodbye. Hugs and kind words were exchanged ass the couple was preparing to leave. Adrian handed Darian his car keys. "I'm leaving the car with you for the time that we're gone. You can use it as often as you want while I'm not here to drive her." "No problem." said Darian. "Just don't do anything stupid with it." said Lita and they all laughed. Lita hugged Serena. "I figured you'd catch the bouquet. You're next in line, y'know." They both smiled. Adrian and Lita made their way through the search area and were on their way. As the others stood and watched them leave, they knew that they would stay together for a long time. Darian looked at Serena and Serena looked at Darian. Lita was right, they were the next in line. And as soon as they were married, Crystal Tokyo would be formed. Thank goodness there were people like the Sailor Scouts to help the soon-to-be royal family in protecting it. Serena put her head on Darian's shoulder and he held her close. Amy and Greg were holding hands and Raye and Chad were talking about several things that caused them to start fighting. Mina and Andrew just looked on and wished the newlyweds all the happiness in the world as the plane sped down the runway and lifted into the air. They all thought that it had been a perfect day and knew that Adrian and Lita Sugano would remain an item till the end of time.