Despite everyone's initial satisfaction that Quartz decided to stay here, they knew it would take a few years before he trusted them completely! It would've only taken a few months if he were an average kitten. However, he'd presumably be born sickly. On top of conceivably being neglected and abused. That his former people up and left him and his sister to die! Blessed by the Silver Crystal, he now understood how cruel some humans can be, which didn't help his situation. Yet, for all his self-serving talk, he seemed interested in Emily and Trisha as the days passed.

The Dark Kingdom princess infrequently continued with her magical training, for she loathed inheriting it from her witch of a mother. Except her mysticism remained one of the only things she'd always been good at. Also, it never hurt to make sure you are not getting rusty... "Selina! Kitty Cat Sphere, Magic Transfomation!" Jewel called out. Her cat ball toy Selina raced to her side, shapeshifting into Jewel's staff.

Jewel instantly formed a powerful magic ball and hurled it at a sizable boulder. It splintered a little yet didn't crumble. Growling, Jewel repeatedly attempted until she blew her top and poured all her witchcraft into grounding the boulder to dust! Eventually, she achieved her objective but wanted to do so without losing her temper.

Jewel took a deep breath, trying to calm down, and thought, "Relax. It's just a ridiculous rock. Don't go insane like; Mom." Clapping drew the redhead out of her thoughts, and she looked over to see...herself?! Immediately knowing this was her doppelganger, Jewel threw up her mental barriers.

"Why are you so edgy? I'm applauding you on your chaos and devastation." Alternate Jewel gestured toward the boulder, which was no more now.

"Chaos and destruction are more extreme than crushing a boulder," Jewel replied calmly. Sweat started forming on her brow. She'd witnessed what these malicious forgeries could do to others. And after all the abuse she'd suffered at the hands of her mother, meeting her counterpart terrified her to no end.

"It was just an example. With enough power, you could do to the world what you did to that boulder." Alternate Jewel mused with a mischievous grin. That grin looked exactly like Beryl's when she was happy about something. It sent chills down Jewel's spine.

"What makes you believe I'd think of doing such a revolting thing?!" Jewel roared at the replica of herself. Again, she was on the verge of a panic attack dealing with this malevolent entity! It was taking everything in her to ignore her growing fear and panic.

"Your mother thinks you're disobedient because you have no control over your sorcery. Not unless you lose your temper." Alternate Jewel clarified. Her expression and tone of voice matched the unholy sovereign's mannerisms perfectly.

"I don't care what my mother thinks!" Jewel screamed back. Again, she was desperately fighting the flight or fight response. This creepy living doll was scaring the bejeebus out of her!

"Aren't you determined to protect your friends?" Alternate Jewel questioned, her evil eyes narrowed at the terrified royal.

"Yes. Failure and excuses are not an option!" Jewel tried to clarify. She wouldn't let this demonic creature get to her! Even though she'd be lying if she wasn't doing an excellent job of ensuring she wasn't scared.

"If you commanded the world, you would never have to worry about your mother, your friend's safety, or even your obsessive jealousy of Kousagi."

"How do you know about Kousagi?!" Jewel's golden eyes widened, but she kept a stern face.

"You think you know anything regarding me? Ha! You know nothing about me, princess. Yet I know everything about you! Strange, isn't it?" Alternate Jewel ridiculed the original with that malicious smirk.

"Whatever. I'm not obsessed or jealous of Kousagi anyway." Jewel lied. Yet, it was easy to tell she was fibbing. Jewel had never been a great liar, and knowing when she was lying didn't take much.

"You still sound malevolent when you mention her," Alternate Jewel pressed on. Smartly, Jewel smacked her counterpart on the head with her magical staff! "What in the name of Neo-Queen Serenity was that for?!"

"I know what you're trying to do, and you don't want to go there, you bitch! My mother and I share how violent we can be when outraged. You're correct concerning one thing. I was envious of Kousagi when we encountered her. But if I ruled the world, I could keep Chibiusa away from her forever. Despite that would destroy her from the inside out. And I will not harm my sister in any shape or form!" Jewel asserted.

"Your obsession with Kousagi is the same as your mother's with the Silver Crystal!" Alternate Jewel hollered, losing her patience.

Jewel should have been the easiest to break. After all, she had faltered a bit. Also, family love and friendships with girls her age had already been denied to her. So why did she not believe it could happen again? Unexpectedly, Jewel rammed into her look-alike, pinning her against a large tree by holding her staff across the copy's neck!

"Say that again." Jewel hissed like a viper. Though the animated doll tried to repeat it, no sound came out. So, Jewel continued sarcastically, "Where's your charming attitude now? What's wrong, moon cat got your tongue?" she challenged as her fear evaporated.

The orb at the tip of Jewel's staff began to flash, meaning Selina was trying to warn her of something. Jewel recognized how corrupt she was feeling and taunting her enemy. That was her mother's way, not her's. Jewel let her double breathe. Nevertheless, she kept her pinned by aiming her staff's sphere tip at her, now blazing with magic! Selina's flashing stopped as Jewel regained control of herself.

"You have red triangles in your eyes." Alternate Jewel pointed out.

"Yeah. That happens." Jewel said heatedly.

Due to her father having blue eyes and her mother having red eyes, sometimes with the yellow sclera (or purple on occasion), Jewel's eyes could have a range of colors, but they are mainly golden or purplish-blue when disguised. Alternate Jewel opened her mouth to begin again when Jewel unleashes all the magic built up in her staff, which acted the same as when Queen Beryl killed Zoisite. Alternate Jewel toppled backward as she burned up!

"Even if Chibiusa does replace me with Kousagi, I'll still have family and friends." Jewel grinned widely. She knew her papa and the Dark Kingdom Senshi would always be loving to her, no matter what.

Dark Kingdom Senshi...They will, most likely, be next. Instantly, Jewel hurried back to make sure they were still safe. However, Chibiusa did notice Jewel acting a bit off to her and the Neo-Sailor Senshi...