Sasayaki

Author's note:

Okay people, thanks for the reviews and support!

Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon! Even though I wished it on a rainbow when I was nine, it didn't happen and so...I must say I'm only borrowing. Sad, isn't it? Oh and Leena, if that really is your name. YOU IMPERSONATOR! Joking my name's Lina too, accept spelt differently! And if it's not true, than I just told everybody I'm mental without meaning to. But then- I'm a dork and I'm proud of it! Enjoy!

Chapter 3

I Want To See You

Usagi awoke to hear voices surrounding her.

"What do you mean, Diamond?" Emerald asked, or more like whined.

"It's Prince Diamond to you, Emerald!" Diamond scolded, Emerald just looked embarrassed and hid her face behind her fan. This is interesting, Emerald getting an earful from Diamond. I had no idea he could be so demanding of...actually, I did, Usagi thought, as she watched Emerald exit Diamond's bedroom angrily. Diamond packed clothes into a duffle bag. Packed clothes? Where was he going? And what exactly was Emerald so angry about? Usagi followed her, at least until Emerald noticed her.

"HE'S LOOKING FOR THAT BRAT?!" Emerald yelled, her anger emanating from her, like a dark aura. Usagi didn't see the large glass vase that decorated the corridor and therefore knocked it over, causing a loud crash to echo through the halls. Emerald turned around to see the pure, white cat, that was the cause of the mess that lay at her feet. Usagi backed away, her ears hanging low in guilt.

"Meow," Her voice was quiet, like the whisper she was named after.

"You! You are the cause of this mess!" Emerald spat, she balled her fists at her side, dark energy began to envelop them. Usagi backed away cautiously, her blue eyes showing the fear she felt deep within her tiny body.

"I can't tolerate animals! Especially those who cause me problems!" Emerald released her attack and managed to throw the small kitten at the crystal wall.

"Good, the thing's dead better, anyway," Emerald whispered, as she left the weak and wounded kitten to die.

What's her problem? Usagi thought weakly, before she limped after Sapphire, who was going to the kitchen for breakfast.

"Hello, Sasayaki! Sorry, Diamond is not the one feeding you today. He's going to leave for a while, most likely only about three days. Brother believes the Sailor guardians are hiding Serenity. She's missing, but he refuses to consider that she could be dead. I do hope he finds her, otherwise he'll continue having his cursed heart-attacks. He might die because of one of them someday and his final wish would be to see Serenity's smiling face looking at him with the love that he hoped she would return to him. he desperately wants to make her happy…" Sapphire petted the tiny kitten, before pouring out some shrimp into her cat bowl and refilling her water bowl. He didn't look at her, just assumed she was okay. Usagi meowed weakly and fell down at the door, a white and bloody mess, her eyes reflected the pain she was enduring.

"Huh?" Sapphire turned to see what was wrong and immediately panicked. He looked at his hand, it was smeared with blood and he feared for the worst.

"BROTHER!" Sapphire screamed, as he checked the cat over, unsure of what exactly to do.

"Sapphire! I'm busy, can't you handle it for a moment?" Diamond called back from the far end of the corridor.

"But, Sasayaki!...She's hurt!" Sapphire was scared, he didn't know what to do. She was the only thing keeping Diamond's mind straight. He could hear the shaking fear in his voice and hoped his brother would come quickly.

"What's wrong with her?" Sapphire's elder brother rushed in half dressed, his chest dripping with water. He had probably been in the middle of showering, because there were still soap suds on his arms and shoulders.

"I think...I think Emerald attacked her," Sapphire stammered. Usagi stood up weakly and limped over to her cat dish.

Being a cat isn't so bad, you get away with a lot and, even though the food is questionable, and Emerald is cruel, people still confide in you, Usagi thought. The night before, Diamond almost died because his pain was so overwhelming. He's not as bad as he may seem, Usagi thought, while she ate her food in peace and Sapphire sat at the small kitchen table and began reading a book, it was odd to see a prince at a normal family kitchen table. Usagi walked across the marble floor to look up at Diamond's younger brother more closely. He was so kind and vulnerable, he loved his brother far more than anything and wanted nothing more than the best for Diamond. He wanted his brother to be happy and healthy, but if not perfectly healthy, then at least happy.

The kitchen they where in belonged to the servants in the castle, but once in a while the two Princes would come in here and eat without the disturbances of people asking too much of them. They where only human after all, despite their powers, they still held emotions and still got fatigued when things got complicated. Obviously, this was one of those few occasions they spent in the servants kitchen. Usagi saw that those two brothers had problems just like anybody else, and probably more serious ones.

She wasn't as afraid to be near Diamond as she had been before she knew his soft side. Before, she had thought him to be cold-hearted, emotionless, inhuman, and selfish. Usagi wondered if Diamond would ever reveal his tender heart to Usagi, instead of just Sasayaki.

"What happened?" She heard Diamond ask worriedly. He looked at her with concern and worry written on his face.

"I...I don't know," Sapphire cried, he was so innocent, kind-hearted and cared deeply for those who were vulnerable.

"EMERALD!" Diamond yelled angrily. He was fuming now!

The woman appeared a few seconds later, attempting to seduce Diamond.

"Yes, my Prince?" Emerald's mock silky voice came in sickening, cold and painful to Usagi's cat ears. She had been hoping to finish her food in peace, but it seemed fate had something else in mind. Usagi let her ears go flat against her head, to try and block out the cackles that were Emerald's trademark. For few short minutes, Emerald didn't notice her, but when she did, Usagi would have preferred to remain invisible to the woman.

"WHAT IS THAT...THING DOING HERE? I THOUGHT I KILLED IT!" Emerald looked down at the cat with disgust at finding that bug again.

Usag backed away cautiously, her blue eyes shone with naive confusion. Why did Emerald hate her so? She was a cat. What happened to make Emerald like this?

"You tried to kill Sasayaki?" Diamond's voice was cold and demanding.

"You named that thing?" Emerald protested, pointing at the kitten in disbelief, as though she was the wife arguing about something with her husband, but of course Diamond would never stoop so low as to become her lover.

"Yes I named her and she is coming with me to find Serenity, don't interfere and don't get in my way! You've done enough for the clan and I'd appreciate it greatly if you would stay out and away from 20th Century Tokyo. Is that understood, Emerald? If I find any trace that you were there, you will be punished severely!" Diamond stressed the words that concerned Sasayaki and had every intention of following his word to the end, whether Emerald liked it or not, she would stay in Crystal Tokyo, awaiting her supposed lover.

"Yes, my Prince, but I.." Emerald was trying to tell him that something about the cat looked familiar, something that she had seen before, she hated the thing… those eyes reminded her vividly of the woman that was her competition and hated enemy. Pure and gentle Serenity, those were her eyes and her innocence. What could possibly be happening? How did she manage to get herself in this current predicament? She didn't know, all she did know was that Diamond was going to find the perfect Princess and bring her home with him in an attempt to marry her, but if Emerald could help it, he wouldn't get as far as finding her, and admitting his so-called love to her. All her young life she'd wished he'd confess to her that she was his and his alone, she wanted him, she lusted after him, and yet he didn't return her feelings. Diamond was still lecturing Emerald concerning the health of the kitten, he was so protective of her, it was hard to see how this began.

Diamond left for a few minutes. He returned fully dressed, a bag in one hand and a first aid kit in the other. His hair was still dripping wet, he wore black khakis, a white men's dress shirt that was partly undone, black boots, and his hair was put up into a short ponytail, his bangs combed low over his eyes, making him look more mysterious.

"I am leaving in a few minutes and I trust that you'll remain here, where you can't get yourself into mischief and people can keep an eye on you." Diamond stated coldly, while bandaging the weak and wounded kitten that he had become attached to in such a short time.

How did it come to this? How did I become so protective of a kitten? Not that I'm complaining, she strangely offers the same protection as Serenity, Diamond thought, as he looked into Sasayaki's deep blue eyes. He felt at peace, and at this moment, it was one of the things he needed most. He just hoped Serenity wasn't in any danger.

Diamond packed tuna and shrimps into a container, the ball Sasayaki played with, as well as her food and water dishes and stuffed them all into his bag with his other personal items. He soon began walking down the corridors to the entrance hall for their goodbyes, carrying the sleeping cat and holding her warm body close to his chest. Her body was so small, she could fit in his hand, her paws and tail hanging off. He held her close, with a firm and protective grip, he wouldn't let her be attacked by Emerald again, nor would he allow anyone or anything to take her away from him.

"One more thing, Sapphire," Diamond said, remembering something and turning to his brother, the duff bag that was over his shoulder swung, his eyes darkening when he saw Emerald enter the room with an air of dislike and dread.

"Yes, brother?" Sapphire asked, looking directly into Diamond's eyes. They held such pain, such hope and fear.

"Don't let Emerald seduce you," Diamond gave his piece of advise and waved goodbye, before he disappeared, his figure becoming nothing more than a memory in Sapphire's eyes.

Usagi felt drops of water hit her head, then suddenly she was held close, the rain stopped pounding on her small body. She opened her eyes to find Diamond walking through the streets of Tokyo, at a quick pace, sheltering her under his jacket, that he had obviously just recently put on, being as it was dry for the most part and it must have rained all night and into the early morning hours. Diamond was growing irritated, he was struggling to keep hold of his friend, pass through the crowded streets, and keep his head dry. He had come to a decision and stopped near a noodle shop. He had to let the kitten out of his hand and to let go of the feeling of her fur that comforted him in the early world of 20th Century Tokyo.

"I apologize, Sasayaki," Diamond said, looking down at the kitten in his hand. Usagi looked at him curiously, she was being placed into an inside pocket of Diamond's trench coat and the jacket was being buttoned up to keep her warm. She was grateful for the shelter, warmth and comfort that Diamond's presence offered her when she heard the boom of thunder being muffled by the thick fabric of Diamond's coat. It smelled new, and still had the scent of Diamond, but then she was against his chest. Hearing his heartbeat made her feel warm and safe, and not as alone as she had expected when she first decided to go with him for the sake of the Earth.

Would the scouts believe that Diamond and his brother where truly good and honest people? But Emerald was as rotten as ever and that was to be expected, coming from a woman who seemed to get everything she had wanted all her life, and now she was having a fit because she couldn't get the man she had been lusting after. That was why she wanted to kill Usagi so badly and she had a feeling that Emerald suspected that the kitten Diamond had brought in was the Usagi/ Sailor Moon that she had hated so much.

Diamond was panting, he had been running a great distance and she felt that they had entered a building, but she had no idea where or for what purpose. The temperature had changed and she felt dry and felt Diamond's quick heartbeat and short breaths return to normal. Is this where he believed her to be? No, that couldn't be it. She had been with him the hole time, he would have noticed sooner if he tried tracking her.

"Your purchase is complete, Sir," Usagi heard a woman's voice, a few clicks, keyboard typing and a jingle of keys, before she felt Diamond move again.

"Thank you very much," Diamond said gratefully and walked up a few flights of stairs and heared a door unlock. Diamond unbuttoned the coat and breathed air into his lungs, he sat in an armchair to relax and closed his eyes for a few moments, but Usagi had other ideas than relaxing. Usagi squirmed out of Diamond's pocket and looked at her new surroundings, she was in an apartment, lavished with expensive furniture, and the traditional style doors, windows and flooring. Usagi would have thought they where staying in expensive hotels or something, but had seen name plates on the other doors outside, the one that she was going to live in from this point on, at least Sasayaki would. Apparently Diamond was planning to stay here, instead of taking long trips from Earth to Nemesis and back. He really seemed dedicated to finding her. He was so tired, even though it was still late morning, he already looked weary and exhausted.

Usagi lay on Diamond's lap to comfort him and keep him company, Usagi found herself purring as she was being pet, it was soothing, and she could see why Luna and Artemis enjoyed it. She didn't expect to have characteristics of a cat. The same questions kept popping up in Usagi's mind whenever her cat-like reflexes and senses picked up something. What exactly is happening to me? It was just a disguise, wasn't it? Will I be human again? She didn't really become a cat, did she?In either case, she had the genes to prove it and she vowed that she would use what she had to the best of its and her abilities. Usagi hadn't expected Diamond to talk and interrupt her thoughts. He was so quiet, tired and had been staring up at the decorated ceilings since they had entered the apartment.

"I'll find her. And then we can be a family together. She'll be a perfect mother, and we'll have children for you to play with, Sasayaki. I can give the kingdom a child to eventually lead them to peace and victory, instead of violence and starvation. I'll make her happy and in many ways, that's all I've wanted, her and the children can offer hope for the clan and lead them to a great and peaceful life. If I die, then it won't be in vain. I've been ill since infancy and never truly recovered. Serenity's the only one besides you who offers the cure to stop the excruciating pain of life and my terrible health, that I've been forced to endure," Diamond whispered to himself, not really noticing that Sasayaki, or rather Usagi, was here with him, listening to his hopes and dreams, pains and sorrows. The fact that he could speak out these things in her presents made Usagi feel like she was needed, useful, wanted and could make a difference in someone's life and in truth, that's what she wanted from her friends and Darien.

However, he never confided in her like Diamond had done so quickly with Sasayaki, and that caused her depression and anger, not to mention hatred for her friends and her lover. Rei had sided with Darien in many of the arguments lately, most of the fights concerned Rini and where they stood in their relationship, and it was only recently discovered, or more decided than discovered, that Rei had continued her relationship with Darien after Usagi had expressed what she felt about him, opening himself up to her and otherwise. How was she expected to be there for him when she couldn't? When he wouldn't tell her how he felt? She could help him if she knew the problem and that was the end of it, she had worse problems to deal with now.

So all she could do was to wish her two supposed friends a happy life and attempt to continue on with her own. Though if they would have been true friends, they would have done the same thing and they would have gone on, going their separate ways, instead of just going and never wishing a true and honest goodbye. Those two were never truly honest to her to begin with and all she ever asked of a person was to be honest to her. Usagi wondered if Diamond knew about her current situation with Darien. She doubted it, but it was something to think about.

Usagi had nearly completely forgotten about Darien and Rei, she had felt so safe when Diamond was close. It felt like he was now a part of her, but who was she to say that? It had only been a day since she had disguised herself as an adorable, lovable and sweet cat. He was charmed by her cuteness and had taken her with him and had sheltered, fed and protected her. Was this using him? She had only done this because she needed to get a firm advantage over her enemy, to get information from him on him and his family. Was she taking advantage of his vulnerability? She had to admit that, yes, she was taking advantage of his vulnerable, soft side and she hated it, but what could she do now? She never did this to actually get to know him, she didn't expect to get feelings for him, the question was, what kind of feelings? Love or friendship? Did she care for him like a brother or something more? No, it couldn't be, it was too soon to fall in love with him, but she did care, she couldn't deny it, but now it seemed that she was the bad guy. What was she going to do? You couldn't take advantage of a person you truly cared for! Usagi contemplated right and wrong, before coming to a conclusion.

Okay, when I get the opportunity, I'll go see Luna and ask her, she'll know what to do. After all, she is my adviser, as well as my guardian. What harm would that be? Usagi took a deep breath, before settling down and cuddling into Diamond's arm for a well deserved cat nap. It seemed like hours but in truth, it had only been thirty minutes before Diamond moved again, and once again disturbed Usagi from her sleep and threw her into the reality she didn't want to face.

"Sasayaki, I'm going out for a few hours," Diamond smiled at the kitten, that held such innocence and purity, she looked up at him questioningly. She didn't want to be left alone, nor did she want to hear the crashing thunder outside, living and shaking in fear until he returned . She didn't want to find he wasn't there to comfort her when she awoke from a light sleep, she didn't want to find something terrible had happened to him, she didn't want him to leave and never come back. She feared everything that could happen. Things happened in the rain, things that scared Usagi and caused her to chase after him and block the door, and begin to hiss menacingly at him, in a feeble attempt to tell him to stay with her. Was she being possessive? No, It couldn't be that, could it?

"Sasayaki. I'll return in a few hours, you'll be fine," Diamond's strict voice echoed through the now quiet apartment, with the acceptations of the rain taping against the windows and the thunder outside. It was deathly quiet, Usagi continued to hiss and dug her cat slaws into the wood floor. This irritated Diamond greatly, and he was not a very tolerable or patient man when it came to his orders being disobeyed.

"Move, Sasayaki," Diamond repeated firmly, his eyes held a power that couldn't be described. Usagi felt herself obey the command, but she forced herself to stay put. All that had happened was that she had de-clawed herself from the floor.

Usagi blinked once and found herself being picked up by the scruff of her neck and placed down firmly on the other side of the room.

"You are to stay, if you go out into the rain, you'll catch cold, and that is something this Prince is not willing to risk," Diamond looked into her eyes firmly, but still caring, before scratching her ears and leaving in quick strides, locking the door. Usagi already felt alone. She ran to the door and scratched at it in hopes that Diamond would come back and stay with her, but to no avail. She heard the ding of the elevator, the doors opened and closed once again. There was no sound outside this door, she was completely alone. It was said that you could read a person's emotion through their eyes. Why couldn't he see what she truly needed? There was also another saying that said: "The eyes are a window to a person's heart and soul."

But why could she read him and he couldn't read her? Why could she read his eyes at all?

Okay! Another chapter once again! I love writing this story! If you kind and pleasant readers would please help me and give me some more tips besides spelling, which at this moment I can't do anything about, I would really appreciate it. Ta da daaaaa! makes you wonder what's going to happen next!

Other than that nothing interesting to report, but if you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Bye!