Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon or the characters, but the story is all mine!

I actually got the idea for this collection from my short story 'The Will to Fight'. I loved the way I ended it with a small excerpt from Usagi's diary and decided that there was more to tell. I don't like the way she is made out to be nothing but a whiney crybaby and thought that perhaps there was times that she would, and could have, been painted as a more intelligent person. So here is what I think she felt at the most crucial points of her life.

"From the Personal Diary of Tsukino Usagi:

The First Battle"

By: LunaBell

Usagi sat at her window looking up at the moon. Luna, her newly appointed guardian, was asleep on the bed, purring contentedly. It was funny how things could change so drastically in a matter of minutes. Smiling to herself, Usagi looked down at the broach she held in her hands. It was amazing how much power was hidden within the innocent façade of the piece. Turning it slowly in her hands, she thought of the battle she had fought just hours before. She had been optimistic, yet excited, when the tiny black cat had told her that she was the Senshi of the Moon, protector of love and justice. When she had arrived at Naru's jewelry shop she hadn't actually expected to come face to face with a real live monster. She had been terrified.

Turning, Usagi placed the broach at the foot of the bed before refocusing her attention on the Moon. The battle was still fresh in her mind. She didn't understand how a fourteen year old girl was supposed to face down a monster and not be afraid, though she had to admit to herself that she could have handled it a little better. Plus, the dashing Tuxedo Kamen wasn't a bad addition to this fairytale life she was now living. He had slept in like any corny, romance novel hero and gave her the initiative to finish off the Youma with his words of encouragement. It also helped that he was drop dead gorgeous. 'If only he had taken off his mask.' Usagi thought dreamily.

Shaking her head, she grinned impishly at her musings. From what Luna said, there would be plenty battles in which she would have the chance to speak with him. That was a sobering thought. If anyone had told her two days ago that she was going to be a superhero and fight evil Youma, she would have laughed in their face, then called the loony bin. Well, at least she had Luna to show her the ropes and there had been mention of more Senshi. Maybe it wouldn't be that bad if she had backup. 'I wonder when we'll find them.'

Usagi heard the down stairs clock chime two in the morning. It was late and she should probably get to bed, but so much was running though her head that the thought of sleep seemed almost impossible. How many nights would she lose sleep because of a battle? There were so many questions and so few answers. Perhaps, in time, they would answer themselves. Looking back to the Moon, she said a prayer for strength and slipped from the widow ledge. It was time she went to bed. Who knew what awaited her tomorrow, and she was determined to get some rest before anymore Youma decided to show. She crawled into bed, careful not to wake her sleeping guardian, and rested her head on the pillow. Outside the Moon flickered as if something had burst from its center, while inside an answering flicker appeared on the forehead of the sleeping Senshi.

'No one truly understands Fate. Why it picks certain people for greatness and others for failure. It is my belief that the actions of the individual are what truly make their fate. If you don't aspire to greatness than greatness will not come your way, but if you chase it, force yourself to grab it, you can do anything. One should never give up. Even when it seems too much to handle, there is a reason you are chosen to carry these burdens, but it is up to you to take action. It is up to you to achieve greatness. And when my time comes I hope I am ready. I do not wish to be the one who lets it slip through my fingers. I have been chosen, and I pray I will not disappoint.'

-From the Personal Diary of Tsukino Usagi

Please comment! I really would like to continue this idea, but I want to know what my readers think. Flames are welcome.

Thanx, LunaBell