Author's note: This is my first ever fanfic and I really hope you all enjoy it! I tried to be very descriptive as to take you away and experience the story like you would a show or movie. I apologize for any grammatical errors or typos, I tried to catch everything but I got very involved in the story and just kept writing. I hope you enjoy this story and there will be more to come! I'm currently working on more chapters!
Chapter 1: Normalization Of A Princess
The sun shone bright through her bedroom window, there was still about an hour before her alarm would go off. She sat up and moved her light pink sheer curtains aside so she can see the moon slowly disappear in the brilliant light of the sun.
As she gazed out her window she held her knees close to her chest and smiled to herself as she whispered, "good morning mama...papa..." Chibiusa would often get homesick but this was a decision she made and begged the opportunity for. Thankfully her time on Earth a while ago helped her make some friends. Mama and Papa didn't come back this time, it was only Chibiusa. Even Hotaru had stayed in the future with all of the inner and outer senshi. Although it seems like many many years have passed, here in present time all of her friends finally achieved high school grades. Chibiusa was having a hard time in Crystal Tokyo making real friends as she was the princess and people treated her differently. She wanted to experience what life would be like as a normal teenager. Mama had been able to experience that although she was also a savior at the time, she still got to know what being a teenager, even if for a little bit, was like. With mama and papa on board Chibiusa was granted her wish of coming back and living as a normal teenage girl. Chibiusa was able to have communication with Momoko Momohara and after some gentle cover ups of where she'd been and why she couldn't stay with mama Ikuko and papa Kenji again, Momo-Chan's parents agreed happily to bring Chibiusa into their home. They enjoyed her stay and Chibiusa never made them have to ask for help around the home, she was more than happy to help out. If only mama knew, it was hard enough to get her to clean her room in the royal palace.
Lost in all her thought her alarm on Luna-P went off. Chibiusa reached across the bed and patted her on the head, "I'm up, I'm up!" she said smiling. Chibiusa went to her closet, grabbed her uniform, freshly pressed from last night and made her way quietly to the bathroom. She always woke up an hour before Momo so she could enjoy her morning routine as well as not to disturb Momo's.
Chibiusa undressed and as she walked past the mirror she couldn't help but to always look at her body. For almost a thousand years she was stuck in a body of a child, she always envied the many women who walked past her every day. She looked at her face, fair and slim, her neck was long, her chest was ample. She touched her waist so tiny, running her fingers down her sides meeting her full hips, looking at her legs, long and beautiful much like her mother's. She could recall only one time getting a glimpse of what her body would look like as a young woman thanks to PallaPalla when she was under the Dead Moon's control. Even then was that only the illusion Palla took from what her desires were. Seeing it now proved it was a true interpretation and Chibiusa was very satisfied. Her wish was to always become a lady. She continued on, putting her hair into a bun at the top of her head and slipped into the steamy water.
All dressed and refreshed Chibiusa returned her pajamas to her room then as normal she walked into Momo's room bursting open her curtains.
"Rise and shine Momo-Chan!" she said loudly but in a very sweet voice.
Momo proceeded to try to articulate words and then pulled the covers over her head. Trying to wake up her best friend reminded her a lot of trying to wake up Usagi back in the day.
"Honestly, why do you even set an alarm if you let it blare for so long?" Chibiusa scolded.
In words only a best friend could understand Momo said, "mmm'cause! You...come wake...every morn...ugh! Okay!"
Chibiusa giggled and left Momo to her routine. Soon after breakfast they were both off to school.
Momo hadn't changed much from when they were younger. Still always happy, didn't take anything from anyone, popular and sweet. She grew into quite a looker and she knew it but never let herself become wrapped up in knowing she could get what she wanted by her looks. She stayed humble and Chibiusa admired that. Momo would always tell her best friend that she was way more beautiful then she gave herself credit for. She would say, "like a princess" how correct she was but Chibiusa had to keep that a secret.
One thing always plagued her though, Momo was popular because of her looks and her happy and outgoing attitude. Chibiusa tried her best to be just as cheerful and involved. Based off of her best friends description, she was pretty too yet she wasn't as liked. The boys gave her attention but many girls disliked her. Maybe it's because she went away for a while,she just didn't know why. She still preferred this over schooling in Crystal Toykyo. The others weren't cruel physically nor too much mentally but if Momo wasn't around it would seem Chibiusa wasn't either.
As they arrived in class they were greeted by Kyuusuke Sarashina. Much like Momo, he also hadn't changed personality wise. Although his looks, Kyuusuke sure did mature. Girls swooned over him. His shoulder-length shaggy hair drove most of the girls wild. His athleticism made all the guys envious and want to be his best friend to get advice on sports and girls. Kyuusuke has the brightest smile and a wonderfully large heart. Yet the heart was usually masked when he opened his huge perverted mouth. Chibiusa had to knock him down a peg or two daily but knew that he would never seriously act on any of his crude thoughts. The only person safe from his dirty mind was Momo. They had more of a brother-sister relationship that was tremendously sweet, they protected one another.
"Hey Chibiusa! Can't ever get enough of seeing those legs walk in!" Kyuusuke shouted obnoxiously as she entered the classroom. Chibiusa turned bright red and hurried to her seat which was right in front of him, turned around and proceeded to give him the coldest look many girls have perfected and punched his shoulder. Kyuusuke laughed awkwardly and waited for her to turn around for him to start rubbing his shoulder and silently agonize.
"Haha Kyuu-kun! You're really not as tough as some may think, huh? You should know better than to mess with Chibiusa!" Momo said while laughing.
Miss Takiyama walked in with a smile and coffee in hand as usual. She was one of the youngest teachers here and very beautiful to boot! She was a Japanese American. Raised in the states but moved to Japan to work. She's different, not so formal, a lot of students and teachers have a crush on her. Her long straight black hair was so shiny, she had a tanned sun kissed glow. Japanese eyes with a much more open almond shape the color of an emerald. She was very exotic. Miss Takiyama's looks reminded Chibiusa so much of Pluto.
The day went on as usual: learn, eat, learn, clean. Toward the end of the day everyone got really excited, every class was to have a meeting in regards to an upcoming event. The Spring Festival! Every class was supposed to come up with an activity for the festival. The common activities included games, crafts, food, plays, and fireworks. Miss Takiyama urged the class to think of something new, something that could help raise money for the class trip. Some kids suggested a manga but a lot of the class lacked the art skills. Some girls suggested a maid or neko or neko-maid café but Miss Takiyama felt that wasn't very appropriate. Kyuusuke and his group of guy friends suggested an obstacle course, Miss Takiyama loved the idea as well as the rest of the class but knowing everyone would be in yukatas Miss Takiyama asked the class to think of ideas on how they could make it work making sure to get all the ideas in by the end of the week.
On the walk home Chibiusa, Momo, and Kyuusuke were all in thought of how to make the obstacles course work. Momo had suggested obstacles easy enough that everyone's Yukata wouldn't get in the way and of course Kyuusuke turned it down flat.
"If we're doing an obstacle course we HAVE to make it challenging! That's the whole fun to it! I worked with my uncle last summer learning carpentry helping him make an addition to his home and I could teach some of the guys how to make some awesome obstacles that move and stuff! I could even teach you Momo!" Kyuusuke said with excitement.
"But Chibiusa-chan, you're far too delicate to work so hard." Kyuusuke said taking Chibiusa's hand gently in his, giving her a look that usually wins all the girls.
Without a beat Momo whacked her school bag in his face and with a loud crack Kyuusuke flew to the pavement, ChibiUsa's eyes widened at the scene while still blushing as red as her crimson eyes.
"Please spare her your Prince Charming act, even if she were a princess for you to save you couldn't handle her." Momo said with one eyebrow cocked up and her lips pursed to the side.
"Just cause us girls look delicate doesn't mean we can't do what any guy can." She scolded.
Adjusting his shirt and fixing his hair Kyuusuke got up and stood on the other side of Chibiusa giving his best friend an evil glare.
"I was only meaning that Chibiusa was too pretty to do such work...but you, ya know...you can." He said cowering playfully behind Chibiusa sticking is tongue out at Momo knowing she couldn't reach him as long as he used Chibiusa as a shield.
Chibiusa slid out of Kyuusuke's grasp and watched as Momo jumped on his back pinching his cheeks and playfully roughing up his hair. Kyuusuke whined and begged for Momo's mercy finally knocking her off as he ran ahead but Momo not far behind him and Chibiusa laughed out loud at the two of them hearing their yells at each other turn into laughter as well. This was the kind of stuff she longed for. To not have to worry about her behavior, that it's not princess like to be in the presence of such loud people. It's not princess like to cause scenes, it's not princess like to show such uncontrollable emotions. She had the freedom to be a normal teenage girl! She didn't have to sneak off and steal her mama's and Venus' disguise pens for a night of care free fun with Hotaru. It felt so right. She would cherish this time forever.
Finally Momo and Chibiusa reached home, had dinner with the family, did some chores and it was time to get ready for bed. As she was prepping all her stuff for school she heard her best friend do her special knock before she poked her head in.
"I have the bath all ready for you! My mama got us both some new bath soaks! I put yours on the counter. Have a good bath and I'll see you in the morning!" She said with an excited yet very relaxed and sleepy tone. You could tell she would be out as soon as she hit the bed.
"Thank you Momo-Chan! I'll be sure to thank your mother in the morning at breakfast!" Chibiusa said with a smile and hurried to the bath.
Chibiusa dropped the bath soak into the hot steamy water and watched the water fizz. She gently dipped her fingertips into the water and cascaded them along the top. The scent of vanilla with notes of sandalwood filled the room and brought her back to Crystal Tokyo. It was how her mama and papa's room smelled. Earthy and sweet. Mama's hugs always filled her nose with the sweet smell of warm vanilla, she would breathe in so hard to keep her with her all day. Papa's embrace was inviting and strong, always protected in his arms she knew she was always safe. His scent was Earthy, masculine, pleasant and calming. Chibiusa slipped into the water making gentle ripples and she kept her thoughts on home as the smell engulfed her.
Back in her room she fixed her hair, applied her lotion, put on her night gown and crawled into her welcoming bed. She grabbed Luna P next to her bed and placed her in front of her crisscrossed legs. Luna P began to chime.
"Always on time!" Chibiusa said with excitement.
"Hello...he..hellloooooo?! Dammit how does this thing work?!"
"Uuuh it's video duh! Just look at the screen!"
"We've got Saturn held captive tonight! It's our turn!"
"No Lady Serenity, I promise Saturn is fine!"
"Sailor Quartet!" Chibiusa shouted quickly covering her mouth hoping no one in the house heard.
"Oh my goodness I can't believe it! You're usually on duty! How are you?" Chibiusa said in a softer yet still excited tone.
"Well the Inners and Outers decided they would give us a lil break to talk to our Princess!" Pallas said with a big smile.
"Yes Lady Serenity, we've missed you dearly and we wanted to talk to you if only for a little bit." said Ceres.
"You look well my lady and we hope you'll be returning home soon for a visit! Some one here really misses you!" Said Vesta holding up an overly dramatic sad little grey cat.
"Awwwww Diana! I miss you too and I promise I'll come visit soon!" Chibiusa said holding up her Luna P and kissing the screen.
"Yeah well you better get your royal ass back here as soon as you can! We miss you! Now I know you need to get to bed so take care my princess! We love you and can't wait to see your beautiful face back here!" Juno was able to get out before Ceres knocked her upside the head due to her lack of refinement.
Chibiusa giggled and said good night to her court before laying down and drifting fast to sleep.