Disclaimer: I do not own Sailor Moon, but I do own this story. It is rated R for a few chapters. This is my first fan-fiction, so I do hope you enjoy it, and please respond.

Well, here's my latest chapter, sorry it took so long, just wanted to make it longer for all of you who complained or asked nicely. ^.^ School's just been so hectic and

I finally have a computer that can do uploads here in my dorm.

Even though I wish I owned Sailor Moon, I do role play Usagi/Sailor Moon/Neo-Queen Serenity online.

All have their Japanese names... a bit more respectful.

The story will ending in happiness or tragedy is still a mystery... I want you the viewers to decide; any review may include your vote for either ending.

Sorry so late for the next chapter... and I hope to get reviews.. At least 5, I'm hoping before my next chapter, for I do hope readers are enjoying it. And my apologies if

the text is all messed up formatting wise.

^.^ Enjoy ^.^

Sincerely ~ Helin Lote (It is Elven for Violet Flower)

Usagi/Serenity, a mermaiden, lives a happy life with her love, Mamoru, and her fellow friends Haruka and Michieru in the City of Gizuiso. But a King from above

is brought that of the beloved Usagi and will keep whatever he receives. ((Usa/Mamoru; Usa/Demando; Inner and Outer Senshi are included.))

Maiden of the Sea

Legend: Within the sea they swim and breath, but on the land they cannot walk, unless you take their precious treasure from their grasp. One can decide their fate

of changing forms to and fro. But take heed, they are tricky creatures so.

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You know nothing about me and care even less

How could you understand our emptiness

You've plundered our wisdom, our knowledge, our wealth

In bleeding us dry

You long for our spirit

But that you will never possess

The past is now another land

Far beyond my reach

Invaded by insidious

Foreign bodies, foreign speech

Where timeless joys of childhood

Lie broken on the beach

The present is an empty space

Between the good and bad

A moment leading nowhere

Too pointless to be sad

But time enough to lay to waste

Every certainty I had

The future is a barren world

From which I can't return

Both heartless and material

Its wretched spoils not my concern

Shining like an evil sun

As my childhood treasures burn

Shining like an evil sun

As my childhood treasures burn

~ AIDA

((Disclaimer: I do not own anything from AIDA, though I wish I could be in it on Broadway))

Chapter 7 ~ Friendships Stir

Diamond has smiled. His collection seemed complete for he had everything. Sitting in his private chambers, a glass of merlot sat to his left,

his fingers once in a while sliding around the rim. Eyes did not set upon it, but upon a trinket held in his right. Its beauty was indeed extraordinary,

the carvings not of this world. But it was now his... and so with it comes the maid. And of course, he would not share... any of them. The King of

the Pride stood, his bare feet brushing upon the beautifully hand crafted rug beneath him. The style of the room seemed to fit him perfectly. Beyond

that door that led to the gilded cage lay another of pure crystal around stone that created a path surrounded by glass leading to a secluded room high

above upon an isle of jagged rocks. A path to heaven for him, yet sometimes one of death row for others, figuratively. The room where he lay...

innocent to the eye. Stone, almost circular in shape with windows all around, letting in the light whether it be night or day and the smell of the sea

overpowering the room, driving one's senses mad. Shelves and shelves of books lay in gaps between the windows. A fireplace parallel to the

door, chairs beside it. A desk to its left, and a chess board to the right of the room. Oh how he enjoyed THAT chess board, a devilish grin upon

his beautiful face. Behind it, a painting... seeming out of place. A garden with an arch of hedges in the middle leading down a path going deeper.

Light would shine through the hedges, even making delicate shadows upon the grassy, dirt path, yet leading into blackness. He knew where it led,

and so did four others. How dull he was at the moment, watching the sun die once more, and the moon to be borne, perhaps two would join him tonight.

"Oh yes... they shall." he spoke in the vast room, as laughter then echoed through the chambers, sending a chill down one's spine. The wind blew through

the room, causing the fire to dance vigorously and the painting... surprisingly, a tapestry to flicker side to side, making a dark portal of stone spiral stairs to be seen

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Meanwhile...

The girls stood shocked looking from one to the other every so often and then towards the water.

"How could he?" Ami stated.

"We all have our purposes to be here..." Lita stated.

"But not her." Minako finished her statement.

"All of us, but not her." Rei responded. Three sets of eyes widened, shocked by Rei's words. She hated the king and his ways. All words were solemnly spoken

as they sat by the water. A pregnant pause occurred. "Do you think she'll come out?" Ami asked timidly.

"I only hope." replied Minako.

Usagi sat below, her fin curled up against her bare body. How she despised.. no.. she was too pure to think such a thing. She disliked this man....

How tormented her mind felt. How fragile she felt. How unpure she felt. Unpure for Mamoru... he would never forgive her... take her back. Yet she would remain here, eternity...

her spirit hoping to not be broken. Limpid, crystalline hues gazed up at the sunlight breaking across the pool. Usagi found the others gaze upon her. Quickly but at a flowing pace

she would come up to the surface, eyes gazing upon them. She would hesitate, then ready to dive once more.

"Wait!" yelled Lita. "Don't go."

"We don't mean to frighten you." Ami spoke timidly. Her back lay present to them as she pulled silver locks around her neck on her right shoulder letting it rest upon her bosom.

Some strands gave it a beauteous effect letting them float above the water. Slowly her head would turn as she faced them. Although unsure Usagi did not flee. The girls would

then sit down smiling. Minako held a glean in her eye to try and spread comfort, introduction would now be at hand. "Hello..." Lita would utter softly. Usagi smiled lightly. "Hello."

They found her not to be mute, happy that there would be another to converse with. What amazed them though was her voice. Pure, soft, angelic making anyone's heart around them

melt for her and just her. For once they finally noticed her appearance, a nymph as if not from this world. It was as if the oyster's pearl took shape out of Poseidon's will. She,

this creature, belonged in freedom, not caged up. Yet how horrid they felt within, wanting to keep her as a friend for themselves. How Usagi saw differently, these humans as if

goddesses themselves. She was nothing compared to them. Meek, fragile, different, would she be accepted? Usagi treaded in place, arms around her bare chest, feeling a bit of

uncomfortness. A frown sat upon Minako's face as she sat by the pools' edge. "I'm Minako, this is Lita," as she pointed to the brunette who smiled, "and Ami..." the blue-haired

maid waved, "...and Rei." Violet eyes met blues as they both smiled. "I am Serenity... but you may call me Usagi."

"Well, it's a pleasure Usagi." replied Minako. "If you ever need anything, we're here for you! We all treat each other kindly and we're basically.... sisters. And... we hope that

you'll accept us." She looked down turning red with embarrassment. Usagi giggled a bit. "I thought you all would not accept me, but of course!" All girls sighed happily and all

circled around. Conversation would go on forever as it seemed, each girl telling their side of why they came to be, being here. ((if anyone wants, I will get into each story in a

separate side note chapter)) Sadness in some, relief and happiness in others. Yet the girls frowned upon hearing Usagi's story. "Oh my dear, how tragic." Ami would mutter.

"Yes, oh how wonderful it is though to have someone who loved you so deeply." Lita replied dreamily.

"Yet, I do not know anymore." Usagi breathed lightly. Rei saw the sadness that was emitting from the poor girl's soul. Silence filled the air but was then broken. "Girls, I think

it's time to go to rest... tis getting quite late... the sun is setting and dinner shall be coming quite soon." "Aye" they all responded.

A gasp then withdrew from Usagi as her eyes closed and she seemed to be in a bit of pain. Sudden, she would look down seeing her fin become the horrid legs once more. A

quick frown marred upon her face but quickly dissipated. She did not want to stir sadness amongst her newly made companions. The girls would look at one another followed

by their once? finned friend. All would then wonder, where would the girl sleep? All were willing to share their quarters with Usagi. Sound would then stop from the small

waterfall that flowed into the pool as eyes wandered. An alcove was visible hinting an entrance. Usagi could only but tread over. Her head would peak over her shoulder to the girls.

"Wish me luck..." she whispered, giving a slight giggle hoping to chase away fears. Her form then disappeared as she entered. The young women could only but wait.

The room itself could seen indescribable to the eye. The water path indeed led to her chambers, slightly bigger than the others. Water would spread out into a small pool, steps of

white, purple, blue marble leading up from the stone surrounding pool ((try and think that the pool is about 5ft below the main floor of the chamber of the room, considering the step up)).

When one would look behind to the water connection path, it would not be seen for another waterfall on this side of the room. Now, having legs, Usagi would walk up. The ground

beneath her was not cold, the colors now having a blue green tint of swirls along with it. Straight ahead lay a grand, kingsized bed, colors of the sea her blankets of silk. A canopy

of aqua marine caging it in. The ceiling gave the room a cave like ice look. To the right of the bed lay a vanity surrounded by mirrors and a door leading out to the girls, its silk

curtain door making it barely visible, blending in with its cavern path. On the left side of the room, a grand chair sitting across from a harp and satin stool. Yet what gave the

room its beauty was the other door between the bed and sitting area. A courtyard with a pool in the middle curving out towards one of the side walls. Beyond that one could see the

sea in all its glory, especially towards sunset. Though no bars or anything of the sort was its protection from escape, jagged rocks lay all around, making it impossible to escape, yet

a perfect view of the sea. Usagi would step out of the water gazing at the splendor fo the room. But it was a cage... even in all its splendor. No true happiness could be found. A

hand would brush upon the bed as it found its way towards a dress. Her cold body found comfort with the white material. It was light though 'revealing' to her disgust. Every

curve of her body would be seen. The top, corset like, pushing up her bosom, embodied with threads making its design beauteous. The skirt of chemise and silk would flow out

straight down, move smoothly out at the tips, dragging a bit in the back. She was an angel plucked from the grasp of god, and all she could do was weep, crystal tears painted upon

her face. Minutes later Usagi would then exit the room meeting the smiling faces of her 'sisters' once more. Oh how they painted happiness upon their faces like she... oh how she

wondered if they would take her place back at sea... giving up her own happiness for them. But their master would never hear of it... for he had them all.

Dinner sat in trays for them out in the open space of their courtyard as each seemed famished. Giggling and laughing occurred. "Now Rei, it was only a joke... How was I suppose

to know that frogs couldn't meditate with you...." Minako could only giggle. All the girls were laughing including Usagi... she seemed so accepted in body and mind, yet her soul lay

elsewhere.... out at sea. A devilish look would sit upon Rei's face, priceless to the onlooker which caused Minako to lock eyes with her. "My dear, a joke is a joke.. what could I

say... But your little friends seemed to have ventured into someone's bedroom that I know of....." "Why you little...." Minako could only respond, darting to her room quickly as

the sun had just set, causing candelabras all around to light up. Ami, Lita, Usagi, and Rei fell on their backs laughing as a fumed, reddened Minako came back, her only goal to

kill that of her beloved sister Rei. "You had better run Rei!" Rei knew all too well as she darted off towards her courtyards, entering through the archway, Minako on her heels.

All were too busy to notice that of another nearby. "My, my.... something seems quite amusing, hmmm?" Heads quickly turned, voices hushed. Ami seemed to be the only one quick

enough to respond, Usagi wanting to remain mute. "Good Evening my lord... what brings you to our chambers." Diamond laughed a bit to himself. "Why for the company of others.

For the company of two of my girls." A amusing smile sat upon his face as if they were all but close friends. "My dear Ami, why don't you call for your dear friends Minako and

Rei... I shall enjoy their company for a bit." Lita's eyes traveled back and forth before resting upon the reflection of the water. His heels would click upon the marble floor as he

stopped infront of Usagi. "My dear sea nymph.... do not let yourself tire tonight...." red, the color of lust it seemed, reflected against his violet eyes. She was silent, her head

turning quickly away from him; long, silken, silver strands following her lead. Her scent would fill his mind... and she was his. Coldness sat upon his face, for she never gave him

a look of warmth, longing.. one that he would possess. Then he would wait as the others returned... a malignant grin upon delicate, masculine features. "My dears.... shall we?"

Rei and Minako would look at one another before silently following... they knew where they were headed to... a place where the master brought them when he wanted a bit of

sport... something they were not quite fond of. Glances would be made towards Lita and Ami before they smiled at Usagi.. She was too pure to know what went on. Their forms

would exit before Demando through the gates as he quickly followed, shutting the doors with a slam behind him, only a few words echoing, "Soon my sea nymph.. Soon."

Usagi could only remain sitting like a china doll, motionless as Lita and Ami sat beside her, their hands upon each of her shoulders.

Innocent like a child, her head would turn towards the two. "Where is he taking them?" was her only response.... yet they seemed not to answer.... the silence her only company.

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Well that's it for now, but the next chapter will be up soon. I know, I am a bit evil... but I like to write a good story! Hope you all enjoyed and as they say in Labyrinth, "Please, a little contribution in the little box!" ~ Helin Lote @~~~^~~v~~~