(Dove peeks from behind her computer)…Hi everyone, I'm sorry that it has taken so long for me to update my story. I've been working on a new story idea. It's a crossover between Sailor Moon and Gundam Wing. Also, the next chapter of 'Can Love Lost Be Found' will be coming out shortly. For all of you who have e-mailed me with questions, they will be answered shortly. And Nick…I will reveal what Luna's final punishment in the later chapters.
WARNING: This chapter is dialogue only. All dialogue written in italics are flashbacks, please don't get confused. I hope you don't get too bored with it and please…please….please….please….please, please REVIEW!!!!
I do not own Sailor Moon, but the plot of this story is mine.
A Tangent in the Future
By Crystaldove
Chapter 5
"A woman as beautiful as yourself shouldn't have a reason to cry."
Serena looked up for the first time and noticed she was sitting on an ornate brass bed. She was wearing a beautiful white gown. It was sleeveless and the bodice had silver embellishments; if fit snug to her hips where it flared slightly to her ankle.
"Your transformation came undone when you passed through the portal. I hope you don't mind but I had my servants to dress you in a way for appropriate to your status, princess."
Serena turned towards the voice and was greeted by a pair of indigo eyes. She stared at the stranger for a moment before noticing the black crescent peeking through his silvery hair. Her eyes widened in shock and she instinctively grabbed her dress where her broach would have been.
"Please, don't get upset. I will do you any harm. Your broach is on the table beside you."
"You're from the Black Moon, you're…you're ones trying to steal my crystal!"
"Unfortunately, I am from the Black Moon; but I don't want your crystal."
"What about Rubeus then; he tried to kill me to get it."
"Yes Rubeus…" He muttered with a dark shadow falling over his features. "I'm sorry about that. It was never my intent to bring harm to you. I only sent him after the child because I knew you would come to save her."
"How do you know I would do that?"
"You're the Champion of Love and Justice…the Solider of Legend, Sailor Moon."
"Solider of Legend?"
"Yes, but before I explain that let me introduce myself, I am Prince Diamond. You are in my castle on the planet Nemesis. I'm honored to meet you Serena."
"You seem to know a lot about me Prince; but how and it's only fair that I learn something about you."
"You're right, ask away I'm an open book."
"If you're not after the Silver Crystal, why are you attacking?"
"To avenge my people. You see I'm not from here, neither is that child Reeny. We are both from the 30th century. "
"The 30th century?"
"I know that may come as a shock to you, but it's true. In the 30th, things are different from the way things are here. There aren't individual nations or rulers. The capital of Earth is Crystal Tokyo; ruled by the Sovereign Queen and her 'King'. I'll admit, I didn't like the way they ruled. They granted the people eternal life as long as their subjects were loyal to them. A small group of us felt that people should have the right to chose that, since we aged and the rulers didn't. I guess I was jealous of that aspect. I began to voice my beliefs and gathered a larger following. My protests reached the Imperial Palace and I was granted an audience with the King and Queen. I'd heard that the Queen was the kindest, most compassionate being in all of the universe; so I'd knew she'd understand and change the policy. From the moment I laid eyes on her, I was enamored. She was the most beautiful woman I'd ever seen. Her hair was of the richest platinum, her eyes were a mix of silver and blue that would change hue with her emotions. Her outside beauty was only a fraction of the beauty she had inside. Her name truly fit her."
Diamond sat beside Serena on the bed and stared at her while he spoke. He was curious to the emotions that played on her angelic features. He touched her, making contact with her eyes.
"Her name is Serenity… Neo-Queen Serenity."
"Serenity!"
Serena's eyes widened in Diamond's gaze. She watched him nod in agreement before she had to turn away.
"Yes, Serenity, named after her mother the former ruler of the Silver Millennium. Serena, you are whom I speak of, you are the queen of the Earth, Moon and the reborn Silver Millennium."
"Queen of the Earth? How…Darien is the Prince of the…I'm married to Darien in the future. But how is that possible? How can I be married to someone that doesn't love me?"
"I'm not sure of how he feels, but I need to tell you why he told you that."
"How do you know, when he wouldn't tell me?"
"It's my fault. Please let me finish before you interject."
"Ok."
"As I had said earlier, I received an audience with the King and Queen
~ flashback ~
"Neo-Queen Serenity, I am honored to be able to speak with you."
"No, the pleasure is all mine, and please call me Serenity."
"Thank you."
"Now I am told that you don't like how we have extended the lifespan of our citizens."
"First let me say that it was very gracious of you to do this, but my concern comes from those who are afflicted with terminal diseases."
"Yes, most people stopped aging after reaching maturity, but some continued to mature and grow old."
"Most of these diseases are curable now."
"Yes King, but what about those that aren't curable? It's hard enough to live with sickness for a few years, but for a thousand?"
"The decision of longevity was made to avoid conflict, what do you suggest?"
"You could heal those people that actually aged and ensure that the rest of us never did."
"While that is good, hmph, won't people claim they are being cheated out of the experience also? Besides, that would consume too much energy and drain the queen."
"Yes…King Endymion."
"Oh Endy, that's alright, it's a splendid suggestion. I'm sure Mercury and Pluto could come up with something to keep me from being too drained."
"Now Serenity, that's ridiculous; I won't allow that to happen. You will not use your energy in the way!"
"Well, then your Highness, what do you suggest?"
"We have been generous enough and we will not repeat the past! Your group represents only 0.89 of the total population. If we compromised our law every time someone had a complaint, we would not be where we are today!"
"Endymion!"
"No, Serenity, after all we've been through, you're still trying to accommodate everyone. There won't be any changes; things will stand how they are…if you're not satisfied with that, then leave this city and if you're still not satisfied… the planet as well! You are dismissed."
"Yes…thank you for your time."
-later-
"Wait…WAIT!"
"Your highness?"
"Please stop with all the formality."
"But someone must give you the respect your deserve."
"I want to apologize to you for the king."
"Why should you. You're not the one that, please excuse me, acted like a complete ass!"
"No, Endymion is just overprotective."
"Overprotective or unappreciative. He acts like he is the sovereign ruler and you are just a beautiful figurehead. I've read the history, know how you battled as the Soldier of Legend, Sailor Moon."
"Stop, you're embarrassing me."
"At least I appreciate you, please forgive my forwardness your Highness, but the King speaks to you in a manner of an incompetent child. From what I've seen, he talks down to you quite often. You really deserve someone that appreciates you. I…I'm sorry if I've hurt your feelings."
"No, don't apologize. Darien has always been critical of me. I've grown accustomed to his view of my opinion."
"But you shouldn't have; marriage should be an equal partnership, like the ruling of this kingdom. You do more than he does, but he takes the credit. Yes, you married into his ruling house, but your marriage finally put Earth into the Silver Millennium. You saved the planet from the great freeze and built this enchanting city. You are the one that solidified his ascension to the Terran throne. If not for you, who knows where this planet could have been."
"Maybe, but the fact that you stood up for your beliefs shows great courage and strength; the qualities of a great leader. And great leaders should work together. Let me discuss this with my High Council. I don't know if we would be able to come to a complete agreement, but I'm sure we will decide on what's best for all of our people."
"Really but what of the King?"
"This may be his planet, but the power of extended life is mine."
"Oh thank you, your highness!"
-end flashback-
"I didn't know at the time that the king overheard the entire exchange. And he wasn't too pleased with what I said."
"I can imagine, Darien has always been a hot head."
"My people and I had came up with a proposal to introduce to the High Council. We received a message that the meeting would take place in the control room. At the time I didn't think anything of it, since the Queen awoke the planet from the freeze there. Instead of finding the high council, I found the King."
"King Endymion?"
"Yes, didn't expect to see me especially since I told you that would be no compromise."
"But Sire, the Queen knows of my coming."
"That's why I told the guards to keep a lookout for you and to alert me once you arrived."
"Why?"
"I heard your little conversation with 'my' wife, the Queen. She has always been naïve, but I saw through your flattery. I know you want her, all men want her; but she will always have eyes for me."
"You speak of her as if she was a possession; some prize that you've won."
"In some ways she is and no matter what I do, she will never leave me."
"You've cheated on her?"
"Perhaps…not that it's any of you business."
"How dare you…"
"I lunged at him and lifted him with strength I never knew I possessed."
"I could have you imprisoned even killed for this! Raising your hand against the Sovereign Ruler of Earth."
"Tell me!"
"No, I haven't cheated on her…yet, but the offers were tempting and pleasing to the eyes. Especially Ann, she threw herself at me…too bad she was an alien."
"You don't deserve her!"
"And who does, you?"
"I…anyone is better than you."
"Too bad, cause I'm not going anywhere."
"Why did you want to see me?"
"Oh, have I struck a nerve? Doesn't matter…you won't be here much longer anyway."
"What?"
"You and your 'followers' have been found guilty of treason."
"Tre…treason?"
"Yes, going against the crown by promoting your ideas and rallying a following to spread these lies."
"Lies, they're not lies and the Queen understands our plight."
"My dear wife, she has always been so trusting, so open…so stupid. This is why I make all the decisions. She's not capable of seeing beyond the present, not grasping the greater picture. You will not be the cause of future conflict! I hereby decree that you and your followers are banished from this planet!"
"Sire, the Queen approaches."
"Quickly, secure him and the others and place them in the teleportation portal. Send these traitors to the outer most reaches of the universe!"
"NO, don't do this! I swear Endymion…"
"What can you do; you're powerless!"
"Mark my word I will be back and I'll make you suffer!"
"Endy what's going on here? I was expecting him, why is he restrained?"
"You wouldn't understand Serenity. This compromise idea is just a dream. Engage!"
"No stop this, as your Queen I order you!"
"Sorry Highness, but this is a direct order from the King, your orders are second to his."
"Endymion, please stop this!"
"Highness, I know that this isn't your fault…be strong."
"How could you, these are our people Endy!"
"This isn't for discussion any longer Serenity. I've made up my mind; get these people out of my sight!"
End chapter
Hey, now that wasn't too bad was it? Now you have an idea of why Diamond wanted revenge for his people, but is this all to his reason? Is there so other more drastic reason for why he hates Darien so? Stay tuned for the next chapter (which will be posted a lot sooner than this one) of Tangent in the Future.