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Story: How Can You Love in the Northeast?
Posted on Saturday May 27, 2006 at 21:06 by Adins
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Members Stories Season: Alternate Reality
Main Characters: Mamoru/Darien, Usagi/Serena

Genre: General, Humour, Romance

Rated: R
Status: Completed

Darien Shields is the consummate college slacker who skips a lot of class, listens to loud stoner jam bands, and regularly wakes up in a drunken confusion on a couch that isn't his own. In short, he takes it one day at a time. Serena Spencer is a born winner who excels in everything she's ever done be it academics, cross-country, or swing dancing but for some reason has the poorest level of self-confidence on the planet. The two seem almost destined for romance.

Unfortunately for eight months out of the year the two live a hundred miles apart attending different schools. Additionally there is Serena's twin sister Mina who is nearly as scatterbrained as Darien and revels in his company. Also contributing to the picture is Andrew, Darien's roommate who has a less than concealed crush on both of the twins. Oh, and there's also the object of Darien's previous affection: the mayor's daughter, Rei. Complicating matters further is that for those previously mentioned eight months Serena is always very close to Darien's prime opponent: the athletic, musical, intelligent, well-respected Joe Seiya. One wrong move on anyone's part and the whole crazy card castle of love comes crumbling down.

In the lives of these people, it's a daily occurrence.


Number of Chapters: 12          Total Size: 182k          Word Count: 33,460

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Nich - Wednesday November 18, 2009 at 08:38
Terrific! Such a unique take on Darien! I loved how you portrayed him! Great story!
Loki - Sunday October 18, 2009 at 05:31
As always, a class act, moving, deep, light-hearted, real emotional gravity and so much fabulous storytelling magic, and your world building also it great, but that is something we come to expect from you as you do it so well, and the ending, just pure perfection.

Thank you for the journey!
yourmamasface - Sunday May 25, 2008 at 16:54
Man, I really did like this story. You have a good talent for making the characters real. And when you mentioned Pino Palladino, I said, "I like this guy already!"
AmusingChild - Wednesday July 11, 2007 at 03:35
Well first, congrats on completing the story. Sticking to a chappie story is half the battle in most cases.
Good idea. There's not too many stories where Darien isn't the male embodiment of Adonis. I guess the only quelm I have is that it seemed like there wasn't enough of Serena doing her turn around of emotions, like did Serena like him? In the one chapter she seemed like she was contemplating it, then... WHAM! She's in love with him.
Well, anywho, good job, it was a very endearing story.
Kimmi-Chan - Wednesday October 18, 2006 at 20:27
"Well who really has a problem with Canada?" Joe asked, getting the point.

LOL, I love that line. And the part about the Gay Pride Parade --hilarious.

All in all great work with the story. I agree that chapter 8 had to be that length, it wouldnt have the same effect if it was cut short. The ending seemed a bit anticlimatic and sudden but I think that is what makes it work. Not all love stories has to have the blood and tears, sometimes it literally just happens. After all they've gone through it seemed fitting for them to suddenly hook up.

The epilogue was a really nice of you to add, I like seeing that everything worked out well for them... in a realistc light. Andy and Mina together but on and off, Ray getting her life together and Joe being ...well I didnt expect less from him.

Well done, its sad that its finished already, I also looked forward to your updates!
cosmoscrystal - Wednesday October 18, 2006 at 03:04
Adins, this chapter was absolutely awesome. The details, the comedy (Darien's unspoken comments, and the Gay Parade -- I almost peed my pants laughing!) you are doing a really fabulous job on this story. You are one of the new hottie writers added to my faves list! :) Hugs!
Bakayaro - Thursday September 14, 2006 at 03:09
I'm a bit confused. Has Joe ever seen Darien before? Because Darien just looks so much better than Seiya. Really, he does.
nate - Saturday September 09, 2006 at 23:36
I love it! Keep it coming :)
MG - Wednesday August 02, 2006 at 18:21
oh....i can see this isnt going to go very well...im refering to whats happening in the story...this should be interesting...
Kimmi-Chan - Tuesday August 01, 2006 at 15:31
...and the plot thickens.

So Mr. Loverboy loves Princess but is heart broken due to his jealous nature (and the fact that he over analyzes things too much)...so he hooks up with Cheating Two-timing skank.

BUT Princess loves Loverboy but she may be too late.

Therefore is all lost in the name of love and war?

.....oh the plot definitely thickens!!!


I love the story so far, the emotion is played out so well. You can visually see Darien's heart getting stabbed by one little phone call --I love it!

keep up the amazing job,
Kimmi-chan
Bakayaro - Monday July 31, 2006 at 21:01
Oh, I really don't know what to say. My complements will sound something like "Great job, lovely story, and I can't wait for the next update". Which is true by the way, but those words are just so common. :\ I suppose they don't make words big enough to express the emotions that I get while reading this.
I couldn't help but notice that Darien is actually based on you, and that you know the person based on Serena. I hope this doesn't sound like I'm prying into your personal life, but in the end do you ever get together with her or marry her or something of that sort?
I read your author's note also, and as a fan I wouldn't want you to add Raye so quickly. In my perfect world when I'm reading this Raye appears when Serena and Darien are already together and she is only an obstacle for the both of them to grow closer together. But of course, that only happens in my perfect world (Please prove me wrong!).
This comment isn't really relevant, but I felt it was needed to be said. I really, really don't like Seiya. In the series, in the story, where ever he appears I just really don't like her/him.
Anyways, I'm looking forward to your update and when you do I'll be plastered to the computer screen reading every word. :)
lostvangel - Monday July 31, 2006 at 14:43
love your story! its great! keep writing the story because youre doing a wonderful job and you've developed Darien's character very well. Can't wait for the next installment!
cel1999 - Saturday July 29, 2006 at 06:46
This is a fantastic story. Lots of stuff going on here. Watch you spelling; there was an error or two. I want to come back and review this proerply later. But I am really enjoying it - it's hilarious. Looking forward to your next chapter.
Sovern_of_Evil - Thursday July 13, 2006 at 00:52
Your first sentence just grabbed me...by what? I'm not quite sure, but it grabbed me!
Halarious, I enjoy Darien's witty and clever explanation on his life, and I enjoy his whole "live life" concept that most of us take for granted.

"She needs to realize that this summer I mean business."

I love that line; it's one out of many lines from your story that I practically cracked up at. I don't know why, but I did.

Needless to say, Darien IS most definitly my most favorite character in this story. He's so sweet (and yet not clingy or cheesy) that is makes me want to go out and find a slacker Darien for myself.

Please continue!
SailorPheonix3 - Tuesday June 13, 2006 at 16:47
I like how the story starts so far can't wait until Darien and Sere get together.
SinfullySaintedAngel - Friday June 09, 2006 at 20:25
Great story, I can't wait to read more. Love the spin you took on Darien. Keep it up.
elisa - Wednesday May 31, 2006 at 22:31
I'm in love. The way in which you tell the story is enthralling, and the attention to detail and descriptions of people add depth and enhance the complexity of the fic. I have been reading fan fiction for well over 9 years and your story is one of those few great fics that one comes upon once a blue moon. Your characters are real, and you have avoided the standard character stereotypes. Fluff fan fiction can be great to read, but lately I have been looking for a story with substance and yours is the one. I have to say that Sailormoon fanfiction over the years has declined in value and content and your story is refreshing find.

Great Job!
Kimmi-Chan - Tuesday May 30, 2006 at 02:30
I absolutely love it so far. Heavy on wit, heavy on creativity and loads of interesting and original references (is there really a cooking lesson in the "Once Upon a Time in Mexico" DVD?). Man, awesome job so far.
cosmoscrystal - Tuesday May 30, 2006 at 01:33
I love it! OMG! You have got to update soon.
MG - Monday May 29, 2006 at 02:26
oh this is hilarious. It makes sense that its really based on something real, cause its too far left field to be comnpletely made up...lol...you actually sound like someone I might know...at least the character Darien does...fancy that...not to say that I know you, cause i very much doubt that based upon the other people in your circle...but the characterization sounds familiar...im intrigued from the first chapter. I can only hope that you update more fequently than i do. :)
Loki - Sunday May 28, 2006 at 14:53
Adins, this story is so good!

WISE, very few flaws, easily fixed with a little proofing -- a really well-told narrative in the first person.

I love your characterisation, and the narrative style is intimate and draws the reader into a rich internal dialogue that successfully engages the reader -- fantastic vocabulary and word usage -- and your world building skills are spot on.

I love your anecdotes and colorful Euphemisms and these laced with musical associations .

You make this world come alive, and your fictional auto-biographical style works wonderfully well here. The story itself is great, the background, Darien, Andy, Serena and their personalities are palpable...your storytelling ability really shines. I also like the way your characters interact and the dialogue flows nicely. Congrats on a great new fic. You are an amazing writer.*hands you a crystal pen and bows*
L.
devilsangels02 - Sunday May 28, 2006 at 00:31
ooooh.. seems interesting so far.. send in the next chapter!
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