Chapter One

She woke up to a pair of arms carrying her somewhere. She must have fallen asleep in her trance. Looking up, she saw his lovely face. A small smile spread across her lips as she snuggled into his embrace. She heard him chuckle to himself but she didn't care. She was with him and that was all that mattered.

He laid her down on her bed and held her cheek in his hand. He bent down and kissed the gold crescent on her forehead and whispered in her ear, “I love you.”

She looked at him with the saddest of eyes. “Don’t leave me,” she could feel the tears start to form. He sighed and laid down next to her. He held her face close to his and placed the most delicate and loving kiss on her lips.

He held her close, even after she drifted to sleep. He never left her side that night.

~♥~

The wind blew softly through Tsuki’s hair as she watched her friend, Akira, spar with Kage, her mother’s helper and leading Senshi. It was a tough fight; They were evenly matched in almost everything. It wasn't until Suta, another of the Senshi, joined the quarrel.

Tsuki sighed. That was to be expected with him, helping his best friend, Kage. “Suta!” she cried. “That’s not fair!” They stopped and laughed as Tsuki blushed 100 shades of red. She placed her arms across her chest. “That’s enough!”

Akria sighed and walked toward the Princess. “Thanks,” she said and gave Tsuki a little smile and headed inside to rest. Suta and Kage had started their own training season with each other. Tsuki just sat there and studied their moves. She had always dreamed of being a better fighter.

“Tsuki,” called Luna, her mother, “It’s time for your training session too.” Tsuki smiled. This was her chance to try and gain experience in battle. She followed Luna across the field and around the boys who were still at it. They stopped at a little pond.

“Okay,” started Luna, “Try Tidal Wave Blast on that tree.” She pointed to a nearby tree that was starting to wilt. Tsuki nodded.

“Shining in the night, bright like diamonds, my treasured Diamond Moon!” The diamond on her necklace started to glow as she transformed into her Senshi, Sailor Diamond Moon. She looked at her mother. Luna smiled and motioned for her daughter to continue. “Okay,” Tsuki told herself as she focused all her energy onto the tree. “Tide Wave Blast!” she yelled as a small wave of water came out of the pond and surrounded the old tree.

“Very good.” said Luna as she stepped next the Princess and hugged her. “ You've improved greatly. ”Tsuki grinned happily and hugged the Queen. She was closer to her goal than before.

By this time, Suta and Kage had finished their battle and were watching the young girl practice. “She’s getting stronger.” said Kage.

“Don’t forget more beautiful.” reminded Suta. Kage just rolled his eyes.

“You aren’t supposed to fall for her. You are to protect her.” he paused for a moment. “Whatever. I’m going to go take a shower.” Suta just waved him away. “Suit yourself.” Kage replied as he opened the door leading to the showers.

Suta, his heart aching, watched his love train with her mother. He knew he wasn’t allowed to love her but he couldn’t help himself. She just took his breath away. He leaned back against the wall and closed his eyes as thoughts of her filled his head.

“Suta.” He knew this voice. Kakesu, the only human allowed in the Moon Palace. He was to marry the Princess when she was to turn 16. “She’s mine. Stay away from her.”

Suta opened his eyes and glared at the mortal. How he hated him so much. “Is that a threat?” he sneered.

Kakesu cocked a smile. “She’s coming.” With this, Suta walked of inside and up to his sleeping chambers. Turning his head, Kakesu greeted the Princess, his future bride to be.

Tsuki heaved a heavy sigh as she transformed back into her normal form. “Hello, Kakesu.” She gave him a tired smile as he grabbed her hand and held it gently. “I’m tired. I think I might go to bed early.”

Luna nodded her acceptance. “Kakesu, do you mind?”

“Not at all. I’d be happy.” He smiled. “Come, my darling.” He led her through the door and up a set of spiral stairs. He took her down a long, brightly light hallway. “Here we are.” He kissed her forehead and opened the big, wooden door for her.

The Princess smiled and blushed a little. “Thank you.” She stepped inside and closed her door. She could hear his footsteps fading as she fell to the ground in a slump. She sat there for a moment. “I better get on to bed.” She sighed as she stood and staggered to the bed. Collapsing on top of the covers, she stared off into the distance as sleep came.

Chapter Two

Tsuki opened her eyes to see nothing but darkness around her. A cold shiver ran down her spine as a loud scream sounded from somewhere close by. She so scared and worried of everyone’s safety.

She could hear footsteps out in the hall coming straight for her room. I need to hide somewhere! she thought as she made her way to her closet. She opened the door and stepped inside. Silently, she latched the doors shut and stepped out of sight.

Moments later, the doors to her room were thrown off their hinges as a figure entered the room. Tsuki stifled a gasp when she saw his face. She felt sick and weak.

A loud noise erupted from across the room as Suta and Kage barged in with Akira behind them. Akira and Kage sent attacks towards the man while Suta ran over toward Tsuki’s hiding place. He ripped open the doors to find Tsuki lying against the side.

“Suta,” was all that she could muster before sleep took her away once again. Suta picked her up, bridal style, and motioned for the others to follow him as he escaped through the balcony window.

~♥~

She woke up screaming as he held her close. When she realized where she was, Tsuki started to cry. “Mommy,” she barely whispered.

Everyone’s faces held a look of despair. “She’s dead.” Akira said. “He killed her.” Suta cradled the Princess in his arms. “I’m sorry. We couldn't save her.”

“Why?!” Tsuki asked. She was heartbroken. How could he do that to her after all her family had done for him? When his parents had died, Luna had allowed him to live with her and her daughter. They had always treated him like he was a King. She just didn't understand anything anymore.

She felt tired and worn. Tsuki knew she had to get some sleep. She sighed and snuggled into Suta’s arms. She felt safe with him so it didn’t take her long to fall into sleep again for the third time that day. He laid her down on the ground with her head in his lap.

While Tsuki was resting, Kage was conversing with the others about everything. “I can believe he would do such a thing.” he stated. “And after all we did for him.”

“That monster!” Suta growled as he held his fist in the arm. “When I get my hands on him…” He knew he was getting louder and was worried he might wake his sleeping beauty.

Akira just sighed. “We need to get her out of her.” The others nodded. “We have no choice.” She looked to the ground. “We need to take her to the Human World.” There was a long and heavy silence. Everyone’s faces showed nothing but sorrow and betrayal.

“Well,” started Kage, “Let’s get going.” Suta pick the Princess up and carried her as they followed Kage. “It shouldn’t take long to get there.” Akira just followed behind in the back. Kage was the only one who knew the way well enough. He had been there before on order of Queen Luna. He knew more about that world than any of them. Kage had even lived there for a while, learning their ways in case it came to something like this.

Half an hour later, they arrived. “Are you ready?” Kage looked at the others. “We aren’t coming back for quite a while.” Suta and Akira nodded and stepped closer to the Leader.

“K?” asked Suta. “Are you sure about this?”

Kage looked at his best friend. “They’re coming.” he said. “They’re getting closer.”

“We need to leave now,” ordered Akira. They stepped into the portal leading to the Human World.

Once in, Kage mumbled a few words to himself and the door they had entered through closed. ”They’ll have a harder time following us now.” They flew through the Dimensional Divide into another world, one they knew hardly anything about. After a few moments, they were out. “Welcome to Tokyo,” said Kage. “This is where I live.” The others looked around at his home. It wasn’t like the Moon Palace that they had grew up in; It was much smaller and less extravagant.

“At least it’s livable,” said Akira, a somewhat disappointed tone.

Kage looked over to a clock sitting on a table. “It’s late.” He looked over to his bed. “Lay the Princess over there.” Suta reluctantly did what he was told. He didn’t want to put her down; He loved the feeling of her in his arms. But, he did what was told of him.

“Good night,” he told her, “my darling, Tsuki.”