Disclaimer: SailorMoon and it's characters do not belong to me. SailorMoon belongs to Naoko Takeuchi, and any original characters that are similar to people in real life is purely coincidental.

Note: Some of the character names may vary. I'm not sure which names are commonly used so I used the ones that I was familiar with. I also purposely altered some names. If I am wrong anywhere, please feel free to correct my mistake by leaving a comment in the review section. If you also do not understand something, don't be afraid to contact me for clarification. It is much appreciated...

-Toki aka Christa

Chapter 1:

Attempted escape in the dark night

In the dark of night, a small blonde figure was seen running across the grounds. The bright moon reflected her figure unto the lake. She seemed to be running from a small mansion in the countryside. With nothing but a small bag containing a few valuables, such as some clothes, food to last for a few days and a silver locket with a moon encrested into it; she had nearly escaped. She had almost reached the gate when a voice from behind surprised her...

"You won't escape here Serena." the dashing figure with snow-white hair announced. He was a mere teenager, and she was only 3 years younger than him at 11, yet this tall figure scared the hell out of her. "My father took you in when you were lost. We've given you food, shelter, clothes and a good education; and we have asked nothing in return." The figures' face revealed a small smug smile as he sat atop the majestic black horse.

Serena clutched her bag closer to her as she stared into the eyes of this figure. She looked angrily at him, her eyes seething with loathing for this man that stood in front of her. "You're a poor liar, Diamond! Your father only wants one thing from me, and that is that I be your future wife!"

"That is that too..and so?" Diamond gave Serena a small shrug. He loved her most when she was in her rebellious state, the look in her eyes was the thing he adored most. Even when there lay no hope for her, that look of determination in her face made her beauty shine through even more. "Father is waiting at the mansion. This is your 3rd try to escape since the start of the year, why not just give up?" Diamond gave his sinister signature laugh.

"I will never give..." Serena was cut off when Diamond suddenly dismounted his horse, and started towards her. She began backing away till she reached the gate that enclosed the mansion. All she had to do was climb, but doing so would mean that her back would be exposed to Diamond, and that was a risk she wasn't willing to take.

Out of the blue, Diamond grabbed Serena's arm and pulled her towards him. When she was close enough, he crushed his lips against hers in a futile attempt to stop her from struggling.

Smack! Serena slapped his face with her free arm.

Not the least surprised, Diamond let go and carried Serena towards the horse, placing her in front and securing her in place while he sat behind her. "Let's go back to the mansion. Father will deal with you when we get there." He gave a small smile and with that, they headed back to the mansion.

Upon reaching the entry way, Diamond dismounted and turned to help Serena dismount. Reluctant as she was to go back, she had no other choice.

"Father will be waiting for you in the library, as always." Diamond said with a smile. In his mind, all he could think of was the long lecture that his father would again be giving Serena.

Serena was headed towards the library when Diamond said this. She whirled around to face him and stuck out her tongue, before she again turned and began walking towards the library. Diamond on the other hand, blew her a kiss before heading up the stairs and towards his room.

Outside the library door, the blonde girl held her breathe, afraid of what awaited her at the other side. Countless times in the past, she had been scolded. There were even instances that she was beaten with a stick; but it only happened when the master of the house was drunk, and he'd only beat her a couple of times to ensure that he left no bruises. Yet as she began to mature, the master started treating her differently. The last time she had tried to escape and she had gotten a lecture, she noticed a weird gleam in his eyes.

Some of the maids whispered around her, afraid to make friends with the destined "lady-of-the-house". Yet her cheerful attitude proved useful and she had indeed made many friends. Yet the rumors of the masters' sexual molestations had not gone unheard. Serena wasn't sure what the consquences of such actions were, since she was still a naive little girl; yet she had this feeling that it was something that she wasn't good for her.

Serena held her breathe once again before she rapped on the door.

A voice from the inside called out, "You may enter." There at the head of the desk sat the master of the house.

One wouldn't think the master was quite old since his hair was as dark as the night, and he looked young for someone who was already 45 years old. The master of the house, Lord Dius was what one would call in his time, a healthy man. He had quite a number of horses, and loved to enter them into races. He was also quite a rider, and well-known in the region. It would be too obvious to state that Diamond inherited his riding skills from his own father.

Lord Dius was also a sought-after man, being wealthy and all, women flocked to him. He had slept with quite a few women. Nobility adored him, yet those who worked at his mansion feared him, especially when he was drunk. Lord Dius did drink a lot, with friends or by himself; he was known to drink a lot even when he couldn't hold his liquor.

As Serena gazed at this man who was her master, she could not help but keep a distance from him. She did not doubt that Diamond would look exactly as he was years from now. Diamond and Lord Dius were exact replicas, exept for the snow-white hair that he had inherited from his mother who had passed away when he was young. And knowing that, the more she had feared Lord Dius, for there he sat gazing at her and smiling.

"Come closer Serena." he called out, pointing to the large chair that lay in front of his large desk.

Serena slowly approached the chair, facing the ground as she did. She did not dare look him in the eye, for fear of what he may say or do. She moved closer to the chair, a step at a time. She was near the largely domineering chair, when she suddenly tripped on the carpet. Her clumsiness got the better of her and she fell face down.

Lord Dius quickly rushed to her side, helping the young klutzy woman up. As he assisted the obviously-embarassed Serena, he couldn't help but give a smile and laugh.

Serena's fear soon increased as Lord Dius led her to the chair, and sat opposite her.

"Now Serena," Lord Dius began, "how long will you continue to try and escape? Haven't I been a kind and generous person towards you." Lord Dius steadily held Serena's gaze as he put his hand over hers and began stroking it.

Serena was already at the verge of crying when he stopped stroking her hand. She looked at him with her innocent eyes and saw kind eyes looking at her. For a second, she thought that she was being fooled by a handsome face. Yet, Lord Dius looked as if he had no intention of doing anything to her, but was merely trying to calm her down. She smiled, in hopes that it would help release the fear she had bottled inside.

And as Serena smiled, Lord Dius continued talking. "I want us to be friends Serena, because I know that you would make a fine wife for my son. Stop this nonsense of escaping. I have given you everything, and have yet more to give as well." He stood up, and walked over to the large window that overlooked the grounds. Pointing towards it, he said, "This is what more I can give you. Marrying Diamond would make you lady over all of this, all this land, all that we have, and it would also make you one of the most respected ladies in the land."

Serena sat silent, contemplating on the words of her master.

"I want you to think this over, Serena. Think of everything that I have done for you over the years since I found you lost in the city. What better way to repay my kind deeds than to become lady of this mansion. I think you've got the better end of the deal, don't you?" And with that, he waved her off, done with what he had to say.

Serena quietly bowed before exiting the large room. She turned to the right and began walking through the dark hallway until she had reached a flight of stairs. She quietly alighted the stairs, and walked forward till she had reached a mahogany door. Opening it, and entering, she gazed at what awaited her. She had never been treated poorly, and neither was she treated like a servant. She was given a large room, with a beautiful white canopy bed, and a dresser full of beautiful clothes. She had a very good education, considering that she was tutored by the best of the best. What more could she ask for.

Somewhere down below, Lord Dius picked up a glass and poured himself some champagne. And smiling to himself as he gazed outside the window and into the darkness he thought, 'Yes, what better way to repay me then to make our family known throughout history'.

Thank you for waiting for me as I wrote this chapter. I've been planning out the next few chapters, which took up some of my time. I've also been re-editing my other fanfictions, which kept me up on most nights. I hope you like what I've written.

Please REVIEW, I want to hear your comments and suggestions on the story. Thanks! -toki