Author's Note: Chibiusa is still alive because Mamoru is still somewhere. If you assume, that they haven't figured out that he's still alive then you'll get it. Sorry for the inconvenience:)

Summer Getaway

Summer, the time of relaxation and having fun. School bells rang all around the country signaling the begin of it for everyone. Kids rushed to and fro to their parents' open arms and then rushed away with their friends. They all knew that they had free time for the next three months. Nothing could stop them from having a blast.

Usagi and Yakoto stood under the beating sun watching as the kids ran by. The sky was a clear blue so no clouds came to push the sun out of the way. In the air, there was a slight breeze that felt like a calm warming sensation coming from the direction of the ocean. Summer was finally here for certain. The cold, wintry weather had been shoved away. Mr. Sun took the stage for the next three months.

Yakoto laughed as the kids rushed past them laughing. The good cheer that was beaming from the children spread to everyone around them, and he was no different. Their giggles and laughs made him laugh right behind. He looked over at Usagi and saw she was smiling too. Her long, silky blond hair blew gently in the wind and shined in the sun, causing her face to radiate making her even more beautiful than she was.

Usagi felt his hand close around hers, and she opened her eyes to look into Yakoto's face. Her heart jumped as she looked at him. His jet-black hair reflected the sun back, casting a soft shadow on his face. The iris of his eyes were a deep green that melded with the shadow casted on his face. Slowly, she reached her other hand up and laid it on his chest. His breathing caused her hand to rise and fall with his breath. Yakoto sighed and began to lean in towards her. Usagi's heart began to beat faster as he came closer.

"I can't leave you two alone for even a few seconds can I?" a girl laughed.

They both jumped back away from each other and turned towards the school to see the person they were waiting for standing there watching them. She smiled when they saw her and the cheer she had spread over everyone that was still around. Usagi was breathless. Her future daughter was growing up faster than she could have ever dreamed. Chibiusa stood there in her little blue school uniform, the skirt of it fluttering in the wind. Her hot pink hair had grown over the years and was now down to the middle of her back, but looked higher when it was in two small pig-tails.

"Chibiusa!" Yakoto and Usagi yelled at the same time. They all rushed towards at each other at once, and instead of hugging like they had wanted ran into each other, and falling onto the ground. All three of them busted out laughing and crawled towards each other and embraced in a group hug.

"Finally, it's summer!" Chibiusa giggled.

Usagi replied, "I know! I never thought this day would come! Now you have the next three months free!" Chibiusa nodded, and they stood up. Each one of the grabbed each other's hands and began walking to Usagi's house.

When they arrived, Yakoto told them to head on inside and that he'd be behind in a few moments. Usagi and Chibiusa skipped merrily into the house while he headed to the mailbox. He reached for the black handle and immediately drew back. The beaming sun had scorched the box all day and the black metal was steaming hot. Quickly, he lashed out ripped open the door, and whipped out the mail slamming it right after.

He began sifting through it. Bill, bill, credit card offer, what are these? His eyes caught two different letters. The first looked the most appealing. The outside was covered in fancy letters and the word winner everywhere. Yakoto laughed to himself. What could have Usagi possibly won? He flipped the letter over and opened it. Inside were two tickets and another letter.

Dear Usagi and Yakoto,

We are pleased to announce that your names have been drawn for our annual summer giveaway. These tickets are to our amazing Japan Animal Resort! They will cover the price of the cruise, park admission for the whole summer, and hotel fare including all the food and drinks you could want! What more would you want for a whole summer? We really hope to see you soon, using these once in a lifetime tickets!

Sincerely,

Harudo Holingu and Nina Takoy

He was speechless. This was the perfect vacation to use over the summer. Usagi and him would finally be alone. It could be like a pre-marriage honeymoon! A smile spread over his face until he remembered there were only two tickets. That was enough for just them two and left out Chibiusa. It was summer for all of them. What was he going to do? Maybe they just wouldn't take these two up on their offer.

The other letter in his hand made him stop worrying about that and begin on a new subject. It was addressed to Chibiusa, and Yakoto would have known that hand-writing anywhere. Usagi had written this, only in the future. Neo-Queen Serenity wanted something from Chibiusa, and he felt like he already knew what she wanted.

Quickly, he sprinted into the house and slammed open the door. He saw Chibiusa and Usagi wrestling on the floor trying to get at the last cookie that was on a plate. It almost made him forgot why he had rushed into the house. What if they did want her to come back? He'd be crushed. Yakoto had only just begun to get to know her, and he wasn't sure what life was going to be like without her around the house, constantly tormenting Usagi.

Chibiusa spun Usagi around and launched herself off of her stomach and grabbed the cookie. Usagi yelled, "No! You little brat!" Faster than the speed of light, Chibiusa shoved the whole chocolate-chip cookie in her mouth. "You know, there is a thing called summer school."

They suddenly noticed Yakoto standing in the room. Chibiusa jumped up and greeted, "Yakoto!" She ran for him and wrapped her arms around his waist. He laughed. She was too cute. Maybe if he didn't show anyone the letter everything would be fine. Another thought then crossed his mind. What if it was just to say hello? Perhaps, they didn't want her to come home yet, they just wanted to see how she was doing and tell her they missed her. Yakoto shook his head. That had to be right.

Usagi ran up. "Get away from him! He came inside to see me first. He is my fiance after all. I'm way more important."

"In your dreams, Usagi," Chibiusa retorted sticking her tongue out. Usagi growled, but Yakoto pushed Chibiusa away and motioned for them all to have a seat on the floor.

Usagi sat down and began to worry. She asked, "Yakoto, is something wrong? What was in the mail?" Slowly, he raised the letter and tossed it across the table. Immediately Usagi knew what it was and most likely what it said. She scooted closer to Yakoto as Chibiusa figured out it was a letter from her mother.

"It's a letter from Mommy!" she cheered. Like a ravaging cat, she ripped open the envelope and unfolded the letter.

Yakoto could tell Usagi was trying to choke back tears. She struggled, "W-What does it say, Chibiusa?"

Chibiusa's smile was larger than it ever had been. She began to read it aloud:

"Dear Sweetie, Usagi, and Yakoto,

How have you been? I really miss you, darling. With your daddy missing, it's been really boring around the castle here. I hope Usagi and Yakoto have been treating you nicely! If they haven't you can just tell me, and I'm sure I can find someway to get at them. No, I'm just kidding, I'm sure they've been fine.

What am I doing? I'm trying to beat around the bush. I really don't want to have to ask this. It's the hardest thing I've had to do aside from sending you into the past. I'm so lonely, Chibiusa, I need you to come home. I haven't seen you for a very long time, and the loss of your daddy has ruined me. I need to see my daughter. Please, I miss you. Besides, the time when you're born in the past is almost upon Usagi. She doesn't need two of you running around.

Love,

Mommy

a.k.a Neo-Queen Serenity,"

she finished.

Tears had started to fall from both Yakoto and Usagi's eyes. Summer was supposed to be a time of joy and happiness. The only thing this letter had done had brought them both to the deepest pits of unhappiness. Chibiusa looked up, and they saw the waterworks begin in her as well. She ran at them, and they all embraced not ever wanting to let go.

"I don't want to go home! I want to stay here with all of you!" Chibiusa cried.

Usagi pushed her back so she could look into her little eyes. She responded, "I know, but your mother misses you. I know what losing Mamoru was like. I can feel her pain, Chibiusa, she needs you right now. Besides, I'm sure she'll let you come back."

Chibiusa stepped back. "Are you trying to get rid of me?" she gasped.

Yakoto quickly replied, "No! Chibiusa, we would never do that. We love you more than anything, but she is your mother. She has more rights than we do, and she misses you. I'm sure you miss her too. It's only for a short while. Go and visit her. Right now is the hardest part in her life."

Chibiusa looked up at Yakoto. He always knew the right things to say. She nodded her head and answered, "You're right. I'll go. I'm really going to miss you two, though."

Usagi choked, "W-We're going to m-miss you too!"

"I'm going to leave today, that way I can't think about it anymore. I want everyone else to be there too. Let's go to Rei's temple," she sniffed. All three of them nodded. The summer was not starting out the way they wanted it to.