The Diamond Affair Interlude
Interlude: Reflections
My world is dark, bleak, and miserable. I hate it! I
hate being here! I don't understandwhy we were sent to this horrible
place. I know that we had to have done something very bad to deserve
it, but did we really deserve it?
My younger brother, Saffir, and I continually ponder
this question over and over again. I want to blame the people of
earth, no matter how unreasonable it sounds. Saffir tells me we cannot
blame anyone but ourselves. He is so young, yet he understands a lot
more than you think.
Today we saw a flower. You may think, big deal, you
saw a flower. But, you see, flowers are a rarity here on Nemesis.
They hardly grow and if they do, they don't live that long (AN: you're
probably wondering why i'm focusing on the flower, but you'll see in a
bit, so be patient! its called symbolism!).
As we stared at this flower, I noticed how Saffir's
eyes filled with emotions. One of them, which I myself felt, was
longing . . . longing for the life we were deprived of because of our
ancestors . . . longing for the simple things . . . blue skies . . .
flowers . . . the sun . . . love . . . The flower symbolized many
things for us . . . promises . . . life . . . hope . . .
I will never forget that day . . . it was one of the
happiest days of my life (the other being the day I met her) . . . that
day was the day I met the Wiseman. He told me things about earth and
the people there. He told me how they banished us to this place
because they were jealous of us; they were also afraid of our great
power. He taught me many things. I began to believe him. It all made
sense, he was right.
I started to hate all those who lived on earth. Each
day my hatred grew stronger and stronger.
One day, I went back to where Saffir and I saw the
flower. I noticed that it was dying. I yelled at Saffir, telling him
that it was his responsibility to care for it. It was all we had left
and it meant so much to us. He just stood there quietly and said,
"The flower dies each day as you consume yourself with
hate and dark energy."
I was shocked by his words. The words stung and
stabbed me in the heart a thousand times over. I began to get angry
and told him never to speak like that. I told him that Wiseman was the
best thing that happened to us . . . with Wisman's help, we would have
what rightfully belonged to us . . . yet, a part of me didn't believe
my own words . . . a part of me felt that what we were doing was wrong,
but I ignored it and did what Wiseman said. Saffir never again brought
up this subject. From that day, I could feel that we were growing
farther and farther apart. I still loved him and he loved me, but it
was never the same.
The flower that had meant so much to us, withered away
and died . . .
We began advancing towards earth . . . towards our
victory. We attacked a few times and were summoned by the King and
Queen to state grievances and try to negotiate a peace treaty. Wiseman
told me that neither monarch enjoyed fighting and would do anything to
avoid it.
I never thought that meeting them, HER, would be the
happiest day of my life.
The senshi and generals welcomed us and showed us
around the palace. We ended up in the royal gardens. It was filled
with many flowers. They were of many different colors . . . colors I
have never seen before . . . colors I merely dreamed of. I could tell
that Saffir was just as amazed as I was, but we had to keep our
emotions in check . . . Wiseman told me that emotions are a sign of
weakness and if we show any signs of weakness, they will see it and
win.
There was a path that led to another place. The trees,
bushes, and flowers covered it. I couldn't tell where it went or what
was there. I was very curious to find out.
"It leads to the rose garden. Both my husband and I
are quite fond of roses. Its our special place."
That voice. It sounded so soft . . . so gentle . . .
so lovely. I turned and saw before me an angel . . . no, a goddess.
She had hair spun like gold and silver. It was put up in a unique
hairstyle. She wore a long, white, sleeveless dress with transparent
wings. The sunlight made the wings shimmer and created a faint white
halo around her. She looked at me and smiled. Her eyes were a
beautiful shade of blue. Those eyes enchanted me and I felt like I
would be content just looking into them forever. I had never seen such
beauty, nor felt anything like this before . . . I felt something fill
me . . . it filled both my heart and soul.
"Mommy, Mommy, you forgot your crown!"
All of us looked to see a small child with pink hair.
She wore her hair in the same style as my goddess. My goddess took the
crown from the child.
"Thank you sweetheart. What would I ever do without
you?!"
"I don't know Mommy."
She smiled again. Her smile was brighter than the
blazing sun.
"Oh, where are my manners. My name is Neo-Queen
Serenity, and this is my daughter, Neo-Princess Serenity, but just call
her Small Lady. You must be Prince Diamond, right?"
Her voice. I once again felt enchanted by it, as well
as everything else about her.
"Of course, your majesty. I am Prince Diamond of
Nemesis."
I don't know how I managed to say that. I felt so
nervous and anxious. I've never felt these emotions . . . I was scared.
I didn't know how to react. She didn't help me any. She just made me
feel more things, it just confused me. I mean how can she hold so much
power over me. It was just impossible! Wiseman told me she was the
most powerful person on the planet. I couldn't believe this, this
beauty was that person?! I couldn't believe it!
My eyes kept sweeping over her luscious body. I wanted
to touch it, feel it. I didn't understand why. The senshi and
generals did not appreciate my gaze. I didn't care. I was about to
take a step closer to her when I heard a voice say,
"Serenity, love, there you are."
I turned my head and saw a man. He had black hair with
hints of purple in it. He wore a purple tuxedo and cape. His hands
were gloved and he had a mask on his face. When she saw him, I noticed
how her eyes brightened up. She looked at him with an emotion I had
never seen . . . only dreamed about . . . she looked at him with love.
I felt a pang of jealousy as I saw this. Why can't she
look at me like that! He doesn't even deserve her! I do! They
embraced and turned their attention back to me.
"Prince Diamond, this is my husband, Neo-King
Endymion."
He put his hand in front of me and I couldn't do
anything but shake it. I noticed that he didn't particularly like me.
I think he knew about my infatuation with his, I mean, MY goddess. I
don't know how he figured it out, but I definately know he didn't like
it.
"Welcome to Earth Prince Diamond. I hope we can work
out our differences and avoid a needless fight."
"I hope so too, your majesties"
"Well, why don't we go inside and begin the peace
talks."
"Whatever you wish, MY queen."
That got a reaction out of the Neo-King. He was not
too thrilled with my choice of words. Everyone looked at me strangely.
I just smiled and looked at her. She looked somewhat uncomfortable,
and to avoid it, she said something to the child and proceeded to lead
us inside.
We sat in a great hall to discuss the matters at hand.
Saffir, being the lead general, began explaining our situation and
terms. The senshi and generals were in a heated debate with him. None
of them agreed that the Earth should be given back to us. I don't
think that world domination was too much to ask. It wasn't
unreasonable and if they really wanted to avoid a costly war, then they
should've just handed over the planet.
I hardly paid attention to the discussion going on
around me. My eyes were transfixed on one person, the Neo-Queen. I
stared at her intently and wondered what she must be thinking. I once
again wondered what it would feel like to hold her . . . touch her . .
. I wondered how her naked body would feel next to mine . . . I
wondered if she would ever look at me the way she looks at him.
I guess the King wasn't all that happy with me having
impure thoughts about his wife. He became red with anger and placed
a hand on her shouldar rather possessively. The only thing stopping
him from charging at me was her. She placed a hand on his knee and
looked at him. Whatever emotions were present in those eyes did the
trick, and the King began to calm down somewhat.
I finally heard what was being said around me.
Obviously, they wouldn't give us what we wanted. So, I bid them
farewell and told them to expect the unexpected since we are going to
go ahead with our plans to take over.
Before I left, I took one last look at the Neo-Queen.
Her eyes were filled with tears. I knew how much she wanted to work
this out, but I couldn't give up that easily . . . I would do anything
for her, but not that . . . my pride was too big for it.
Through her eyes she begged me to stop. Instead of
heeding to her plea, I turned around and walked out. It was the
hardest thing I have ever done.
Those eyes have haunted my very existence ever since.
(End Flashback)
And now, here she is. My angel, my light, my goddess,
my queen. She is dressed in a similar gown that I had seen the Neo-
Queen wear the day I first met her.
She is in a peaceful sleep . . . eyes closed . . .
lips parted . . . hair undone . . . I had another urge to touch her.
My hands started with her hair, it was so soft and silky. I kept
running my fingers through it. Next, I touched her face. I coulnd't
help it . . . everytime I stopped I felt so empty inside and my hands
kept aching to touch her again.
I kept touching her again and again. I heard her
mumble something,
"Mamo-chan . . . "
This filled me with jealousy and rage. How could she
still remember him! No matter how much dark energy I fill her with,
she resists it. I don't see how anyone could put up so much
resistance. I calmed myself down and began filling her with more dark
energy . . .
"You can resist all you want . . . I will have you . .
. one way or another . . . "
