Standard disclaimers: Sailor Moon doesn't belong to me. Sailor Moon belongs to Naoko Takeuchi, Kodansha Comics, Mixx Comics, Toei animation, Pioneer and a bunch of other companies I'm probably forgetting (sorry).
Interlude I: Diana's Journal
Something extraordinary happened. Peruru showed up at Small Lady's birthday party. I'm not quite sure how he arrived, or why, but I think Setsuna had something to do with it. He seemed happy to see everyone again, especially Small Lady. I almost feel sorry for him, though. I think he is in love with Small Lady. He came all this way, only to have his heart broken.
At first I was angry with Peruru when we met at the party. I can't say why, exactly. He had called me a cat, which is the truth...only it hurt to hear it for some reason. I don't want to be seen as an oddity. So, I was very rude to him. Mother had a few words to say about that. But, I told her that I had apologized and she left it at that.
I have decided to become friends with him. I'm making it my mission while he's here. Small Lady made him promise to stay for the wedding, and that won't be for about a month and a half.
After we had made up, Peruru and I danced together at Small Lady's party. I actually enjoyed myself more than I thought I would. It felt good to have so much fun for once. The only thing that kept me from complete happiness was Peruru. He kept sneaking glances at Small Lady all night. I don't think he realized that I noticed. In order to distract him, I told him stories of growing up here, in the palace, and of my and Small Lady's adventures visiting the past. He laughed, although his smile seemed a bit forced at times. That's when I decided that Peruru and I are going to be very good friends. Because that's what he needs right now.
And, after contemplating all of this at the party, I realized that I had forgotten something. I'd forgotten my loneliness for a while. Maybe befriending Peruru is the remedy I need as well.
AN: Please R&R! Thanks.
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