OMG I AM SO SORRY! I HAVE HAD, NO KIDDING, FOUR MAJOR PROJECTS DUE BACK TO BACK. ALL WHICH REQUIRED MY COMPUTER. AND THEN I GOT HOOKED ON A STORY, BUT BESIDES THAT I HAVE HAD NO TIME WITH FINALS AND EVERY CRAZY THING HAPPENING! BUT NOW I AM FREE TO WRITE TO MY HOPEFULLY, STILL FAITHFUL READERS!!

SO WITHOUT FURTHER ADUE, HERE IS THE NEW CHAPTER!!!!!!

Last time:

"It's not my fault, I had her, but she attacked me with something!" He growled through his pain. "I thought you said she couldn't use her powers in here!" Diamond yelled.

"Not the point!" The figure growled. "We had the Silver Crystal in our hands, yet you threw it away due to a slight wound!" Phantom screamed as he moved his hand from his shoulder to Serena's inflicted wound. He dug his fingers into his bleeding wound. A scream of agony erupted from Diamond as he probed around.

"Next time do not disappoint me!" Phantom swore as he glided out of the room. As soon as he left the room it rose in temperature and the lights flickered back on.

"You do not tell me what to do! You are my subject!" Diamond yelled through gritted teeth.

The corpse turned around and smiled, you could see rotted carnivore teeth as he whispered "That's what you think your highness." He left to the writhing prince as he tried to stop the new flow of blood.

This time:

With Diamond

"I will not have that insulate creature deny my commands! I am the ruler of Nemesis, he is my subject." Diamond bickered as he rubbed his newly bandaged chest.

"Brother, you know my dislike of him. Why not dismiss him. It would be for the better. He has done nothing good since he came." Sapphire commented.

"No, I need his help, he will hand me Serenity on a silver platter, and when he has done his job I will dispose of him." Diamond promised as he walked out into the castle.

"No brother, he will dispose of you. Yo don't even know that he is the one controlling you." Sapphire sadly said.

"What makes you say that?" a figure whispered with the wind.

"Phantom, I did not know you were here!" Sapphire said slightly fearful. "How long were in here?" He asked.

"Long enough." Phantom whispered.

"You should have made your presence noticed, not lurk in corners." Sapphire said angrily.

"Of course, but I would not have heard that wonderful conversation about my presence here in the palace. But it seems you think something different? Why is that?" He asked.

"Because I do not trust you, and you don not trust me or my brother." Sapphire said bluntly.

"Oh is that why?" Phantom smirked.

"Yes now leave; I have much work to do." Sapphire requested.

"Oh course." He said as he slithered out.

Sapphire's POV

I have never been evoked of such fearful emotions then when he walks in. I am almost afraid to utter, that I am afraid of him, and what he plans to do with us.

WITH SERENA AND DARIEN

Serena's Dream/ Flashback

A young woman lay in an infirmary bed as she tossed slightly as if uncomfortable. Her face etched in deep thought and concentration. The moon bathed in her beauty as her dream ran threw her mind.

She saw herself being held by Diamonds grip. She could almost feel the constricting fingers as the dream Diamond crushed harder. She heard her voice yet she said nothing--

No, I will not die like this! I will not succumb to this evil. Come on Serena fight it! Forget the pain, fight. All is lost without you! You are the sailor scout of the moon, a warrior, you should fight like one! Fight for Rini, for the scouts, fight for Darien! Come on, fight back!

The non dream Serena felt the breath leave her as she felt the pain she had before and heard the same voice she thought only a dream or some illusion.

"Serenity, please fight, I know it is hard, but your destiny is far greater than just a sailor scout of the moon. You are destined to be the strongest warrior in the universe. Fight him Serenity; do not fall to the darkness!" A strong voice called out to me.

"Look inside yourself, I know the silver crystal isn't working, but you can make it work, you are powerful, stop him, for Rini, for the world, for our Endymion!" she called out.

I was transported to a field, surrounded by tress. I was lying on the ground looking into the moon. I got up and stared at an angel in front of me, and soon realized it was me. With unspoken words she handed me a crystal and the image disappeared. And I was face to face with the smiling face of Diamond.

I saw my face; my eyes looked lifeless and dead. I felt the same warmth in my hand and looked down. There was a glow warm and inviting. The same glow that was now torturing Diamond, I felt my stomach rise as I saw the blood spilling through his crimson fingers. I heard his cries of pain and the almost acidic heat burning his flesh away.

I heard the words that felt like I had just said them.

"I will not go down without a fight!"

The words I screamed. I was loud and echoed. I felt weak all of a sudden, I saw myself slump to the floor as Diamond stumbled defeated leaving trails of blood. I saw myself close my eyes and watched as Darien slowly and carefully held my in his arms as they ran to get me to safety.

End of Dream/Flashback:

I jolted awake and searched down. I saw that I was alone in the room. It was unfamiliar and yet familiar, like a memory but yet a premonition. I painfully rose from the bed. My bare feet reached the floor and my feet gave way, I gracefully caught myself and steadied my balance. I felt the rest of my attire fall to the floor. A silk gown fell in waves, a nightdress, or more like a nightgown. It was beautifully made…"ah, it seems Endymion put my favorite nightgown on, so thoughtful." I shook my head, where did that come from I asked myself. I walked down the corridor somehow knowing where to turn. I held onto the walls for some support, still weak from the recent events. I heard voices coming from the Royal Conference Room, or at least I think it is called that. This was starting to be weird, but it was probably nothing,

I looked into the room and saw the scouts and two Darien's! "No, that is Endymion! Oh he is alright! Endymion, that is strange, I haven't called him that since the Moon Kingdom!

My presence was made known when my daughter Rini ran to me!

I hugged her tightly and felt a tear run down my face.

"Oh my Small Lady, momma has missed you so, I have prayed every day for your return. Oh thank Selene, my darling you are alright!" I felt myself say. This was odd, what I had just said, felt like I had not said it.

"Momma…is that you?" I heard her ask, tears present.

"No, Rini, but I will save her, you got that you little spore." I said tenderly.

"Oh….." she said heartbreakingly "It…sounded just like her." She said almost sadly.

"I'm sorry." I said as I lifted her chin and kissed her cheeks and smiled.

I stood up shaking as Darien, Endymion, helped me up. I looked into his eyes and smiled. Our eyes speaking for us, he held my hand as he walked me to an open chair. Before I could breathe I was bombarded with tears and hugs as my friends held me as they shared their thoughts of me and the tears they shed as the told of their fears. I smiled and took them all in and hugged each of them.

"Serena we were so afraid! I mean…!" Mina said as she wiped at her falling tears.

"It's okay, I know, I was afraid too." I said as I felt the memories resurface.

"You almost…you know…" Lita said fearful to say it.

"Let's not think of that, I mean…. Meatball head is back!" Rei said as she let out a sob as she crushed her head into her hands.

I felt myself get on my knees and cradle her in my arms as I hugged her tightly.

"I am fine my sailors, my friends, I am well, and we will defeat Diamond." I said stoically as I rose.

"That's the spirit!" Lita yelled as she jumped up.

"Yeah, enough of this "could of," "would of" stuff!" Mina stated.

"Yes Sailors, you are correct. Endymion, has the new equipment been installed before we were attacked? I pray that it is unharmed. With this defense we can detect any high or low levels of black energy. Hopefully this will add to our advantage." I said as I walked with a royal stride to the control room.

"What are you talking about Serena?" Darien asked as he matched my stride to the control room.

I stopped short and held my breath. My head felt light and my shoulders heavy. My eyesight became hazy and my mind was flashed with thoughts, sights, ideas, and every memory. I felt the world spin and I felt warm arms hold me.

"Thank you Darien…" I started to say when an older face greeted me.

"Serenity…is that you?" He asked as he looked me over.

I heard my name and raised my head. I felt images flash through, of him and me, or was it him and her. No, it was me, or the future me. I could feel my brain overloading. I felt every thought and suddenly everything was louder.

"I think I need to sit down." I whispered. I was lifted into Darien's arms as he looked down at me.

"What is wrong Serena? Are you still in pain, I knew you shouldn't have left the infirmary, you are still weak!" He fretted.

"No, I just think that I have two personalities." I said confused.

"Serena, did my wife, Serenity, come to you in anyway?" Endymion asked

"I don't think so, well that may have been her, but it was when Diamond held me by the throat. I was fading fast and I thought I say her, or it could have been her! I don't know." I said sadly.

"I think I know what is happening." He explained.

TILL NEXT TIME! SORRY IT TOOK SUCH A LONG TIME BEFORE. I WAS SWAMPED AND NOW I AM NOT! SO LUCK YOU ALL! ADIEU!