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Lady Eternal Cosmos Illusion: Hiya everyone! This little ficcie you're about to read is a romance involving Prince Diamond and Usagi, because when I first say the episode where he confesses his love to her I couldn't help but going "Awwwww! How cute!" (Not to mention I had this incredible hate for Mamoru at the time, but it's all good, ne?) Anyhoo, this takes place after the R season, just after Wiseman/Death Phantom is destroyed, but only in my twisted, cruel little world, the whole Dark Moon family is brought back to life (except the Death Phantom, just because I think he's an ass). This, ladies and gents, is my first fic, so be kind, but not so kind as to tell me I'm doing fine when in reality, all that is typed in a chapter is "Prince Diamond loves Usagi. Penguins eat fish. End." If you do this, I just might be tempted to slap you with the trademark, copyrighted, frozen salmon of reality! If you must flame me, which is highly discouraged, but if you can't resist that urge (To herbal! Eh heh, get it? Herbal Essences? Oh, nevermind), don't just tell me that it sucks. Tell me why it sucks. Maybe we can help each other out then, by you telling me what's wrong and me fixing it. Thank you to you all of you who have reviewed, I love you guys… ::sniffles:: Damnit, and I promised myself I wouldn't cry. P.S.-This fic is rated R now, but has a chance of possible becoming a slight NC-17 borderline fic. In addition, if you would like to see Usagi end up with Mamoru or Diamond, e-mail me at VBabe1616@aol.com

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A Diamond is Forever



Chapter 1: True Love!? A Prince's Sinister Plan!

"How beautiful…" Prince Diamond sighed, gazing longingly at the image of Neo Queen Serenity, the Goddess and ruler of Crystal Tokyo. Deep within his thoughts, Diamond gently tilted the glass of wine he held, watching the deep red liquid slide up and down against the sides. Thinking of how he longed for that woman, how he desired her more then anything this universe had to offer to him, whether it be power, or even eternal life. Nothing could compare to the Goddess he wanted so desperately. The Prince moaned softly. Diamond could almost feel Serenity's body up against his, asking, no, begging him to take her. He lifted his hand as if to stroke the face of her image, simply imagining the feeling of her soft, sweet skin against his. "If only I could see her, touch her…" He stopped, letting his hand drop and clench. "Then she would see that her precious Endymion is nothing. That it is my power, the power of the Dark Moon, that she needs." He paused again, plans and fantasies swirling around his mind, mixing and remixing until finally…it clicked. Diamond's eyes narrowed, his lips curving into a mischievous, sinister smile. "I will have you, Usagi. You are mine…"



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"Hey, you guys! Wait up!" Usagi yelled, running after her friends. The day was beautiful, the sun was shining and the breeze blowing just gently, carrying the scent of spring. All of the senshi were at a full run, but only because they were late for an important meeting with Luna. Waiting for Usagi to finish detention was the only thing that had done them in. Rei, still running, slowed her pace and turned around laughing. Her raven black hair whipped around her face as she did; shadowing the loving look she tossed her friend.

"Come on Usagi-chan! We don't want to be late for everything, like you!"

Usagi frowned. "You're so mean Rei! It's not like you're never late yourself!"

More laughter came from Rei as Usagi caught up with her. Slapping Usagi playfully on the back, she simply replied, "You're right Odango! I'm never late!"

The golden haired girl groaned. It figured that Rei would give her an answer like that. Usagi just smiled instead, not saying anything. It was nice that the both of them were getting along for a change, and even a klutz like her knew when to leave well enough alone. So she's a little full of herself, the Soldier of the Moon mused quietly. She's our Rei-chan, and we love her the way she is…most of the time.

"You guys coming?" Ami's voice drifted back to both of the girls that were lagging behind. "We're late enough as is! Luna and Artemis are waiting!"

Usagi and Rei both exchanged glances before bursting into a fit of laughter. Both of them speeding up to cover lost ground, Rei shouted behind her shoulder to Usagi. "Come on Odango! I think your bad punctuality habit is beginning to rub off on the rest of us!"

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"Prince Diamond…" Emerald knelt before the throne of her prince, waiting for him to explain why he had summoned her before his throne. Her heart leapt as his cool blue eyes slowly turned from his glass of wine, to her. Emerald had always been in love with Diamond, the Prince that was just beyond her reach. Maybe that was why she wanted him so badly…because she could never have him. No, he was always too busy fawning over that Queen Serenity, Sailor Moon, or whatever one would call her, to look right in front of his face and see Emerald. The woman who truly loved him, unconditionally and eternally.

"Ah, Emerald, still as quick as you always were." Diamond smiled, his voice like cool water flowing over rocks, elemental music to the ears. "I could have only summoned you but maybe two minutes ago."

Emerald blushed, and quickly concealed her flushed face behind her pink feathered fan. "Uh, yes your Highness, I came as quickly as I possibly could." She stated hurriedly, then added, "It is always a pleasure to serve you, my Prince." If I could only serve your heart, Diamond, that would be my true pleasure. Emerald thought to herself, sighing inwardly.

Diamond though, did not seem to notice as he stood up from his crystal throne and began to walk over to where his servant kneeled. A youma with a sweet face stepped from the shadows and took his empty wine glass, then bowed and returned to the shadows.

"So Emerald…" The Prince stepped forward, ushering her up with gestures from his hands. "You are probably wondering why I've called you here, hmm?"

Quickly obeying his command to rise, she only replied "It is not my duty to ask questions of you, my Lord, my duty is to serve only you faithfully." Diamond turned his ice blue eyes in her direction once again, his silvery white hair glimmering softly in the dim light of the throne room. Emerald's heart crept up into her throat as she watched him come closer to her, until he finally stopped in front of her. He smiled as his hand came up and rested gently on her shoulder. Chills ran up and down Emerald's body as soon as Diamond touched her, causing her to shiver with delight.

Diamond's smile quickly turned into a frown. "What is the matter, Emerald? Are you cold?" The Prince asked, his elemental voice going from cool, calm and collect to warm and concerned. In reality, Diamond was merely toying with Emerald, buttering her up so that she would carry out her mission without any 'accidental casualties, ' as she usually claimed when she returned from anything she didn't particularly enjoy. It was a common excuse for the death of something that was supposed to be alive.

"Oh, uh, no your Highness. I am fine."

"Are you sure, my dear? I could have the heat turned up if it is too cold for you, you know."

'My dear?' Emerald mused in her thoughts. Does he truly care? She tried to scan his eyes with her dark green ones, but could find nothing amiss. The feelings of hope finally began to well up within her, hope that perhaps today was the day that he had seen her for what she was, the woman who loved him.

"Anyways," Diamond shrugged, turning around and walking back to his throne. "I have a mission for you Emerald, and I want it carried out as quickly as possible." He eyed her, waiting for a response.

"Yes My Prince, anything you want, you shall have."

"Good, Emerald, that is exactly what I wanted to hear. As for the mission…" He paused, enjoying every moment that he spent toying with Emerald's mind. " I order you to go and bring Queen Serenity's present self to me." The silver haired Prince sat down, a triumphant smirk across his handsome face.

The green haired woman's face fell. Her heart turned cold once again. Kneeling once again, she only muttered "It shall be done." With that, she stood, spun around on her heels and stormed down the throne room hall, trying hard not to let Diamond see her tears.

"Oh, and Emerald?"

She stopped, two feet from the door, not bothering to turn and face him. The Prince, now highly amused, had to keep himself from laughing at his green haired general's pathetic actions.

"Please take care to make sure that no 'accidents' happen, hmmm?"

He was answered with the slam of the door. Chuckling, he picked up a glass of chardonnay, the light that glimmered through it dancing upon the arm of his seat. Poor, poor Emerald, he mused. So jealous and spiteful.

Diamond then summoned the image of the Queen before him once again. Enraptured by her beauty and grace, he broke out into a boyish smile. "I will have you soon my dear," he murmured lovingly, licking his lips. "And then…then there will be no escape."



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"There you girls are!" Luna scolded as the heads of five girls broke the top of the shrine steps. "You all are 45 minutes late! What took so long?"

"Usagi-chan had detention—again." Minako puffed, out of breath from the long sprint across town and up the steps. "Geez, with all the detentions she gets, someone might get the idea that she actually likes school."

Usagi shot her blonde friend a look of darts. "Oh, yes, Minako-chan," she drawled sarcastically, "I just looooove school. Can't get enough of it, no siree."

All the girls broke out into laughter. "That's our Usagi-chan! Brainiest extraordinaire!" Makoto said, grinning. Suddenly, Mako-chan stopped, and dove into her backpack. "Oh, you guys! I almost forgot! I brought… snackies!" She pulled out four lunch bags full of the delicious things she had made during Home Economics class.

"Ooohh!" Usagi squealed happily. "You really love me, don't you Mako-chan?"

"Hey, I thought that was my job!"

Usagi spun around at the voice and practically tackled Mamoru, who had just shown up for the meeting. "Mamo-chan! Of course that's your job! I would be nothing without your love!"

"That's good to hear Usa-ko. Music to my ears." He smiled down at her, brushing his lips gently against hers. "Mmmmm…" He murmured, kissing her again. "Ambrosia and honey."

"Okay, okay you two! Break it up! Be considerate of those who don't have boyfriends!" Came Rei's annoyed voice. "We have a meeting to get through, you know!"

Ugh…annoying little wretches! Emerald cursed from her hiding spot. It is bad enough that they defeated us once before, but now, just after we were brought back to life, I have to deal with them again. She smiled grimly. All thanks to Prince Diamond, the hormone obsessed asshole… too bad I just can't get over him. Turning back to the untransformed senshi, Emerald began to prepare herself mentally. Well, here goes nothing…

Summoning her powers, Emerald unleashed a storm of black lightning upon the people standing at the Shrine doors. A familiar rush of energy filled her body when she heard the screams of pain and confusion.

"AHHHHHHHHHH!"

"USA-KO!"

"AYIEEEEEEEEEEE!!!"

"WHAT THE HELL?"

Deciding that now was the time to act, the General of the Dark Moon vanished and reappeared above the senshi, holding the collapsed moon princess roughly, a sharp blade at her throat.

"OHO HOHO HOHO!" She laughed her mocking, trademark laugh. The one that she had not used for so long. It felt good to be back again.

"Emerald!" Ami screamed, shocked and confused. "But, I thought…I thought we killed you!? You're supposed to be dead!" The Soldier of Mercury turned to Luna, and then to everyone else, looking for an answer.

"Oh…poor Sailor Mercury" The villain-ness chimed. "You just can't stand being wrong, can you? Well, why don't you just wake up and join those of us in reality, who can accept failu—AHH!"

Emerald's hand flew up to her face, where a tiny stream of blood trickled down her cheek. It was the rose throwing Tux-Boy.

"Give back Usagi, you bitch!" He roared, his anger exploding and flowing across the battlefield.

"Tsk tsk tsk," Emerald clucked, feigning disappointment. "I really would love to stay and …catch up, but my Prince wants your Princess, and what he wants…" Her deep green eyes seemed to shadow over as she narrowed them. "He always gets. Ta ta!" And with that, both Usagi and Emerald vanished.



Well? How does everyone like it so far? Remember, I wuv you all, so please review! More chapters coming up!

~Lady Eternal Cosmos Illusion~