Authors Comment:Going through all my old stories, I stumbled upon one. Originally titled "If Only Love Was Real". I felt I could do better and do something somewhat original. It may be a first, it may be one of many. Who knows, I just hope you like it. Enjoy.

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Here We Are

Silence. It was all she heard. Not a bird was chirping, the sea remained calm and the wind stood still. Where were all the children, who were supposed to be in the jungle gyms, playing and laughing without a care in the world. Where were the adults, who would reprimand their children if they did wrong. The teenagers, who should be out shopping for their next dates and giggling about their first times or future first times?

Usagi Tsukino cautiously looked over her surrounding, nothing moved, not a sound. A feeling of dread began to creep into her chest. She fumbled in her book bag for her communicator. The small compact felt cool against her skin as she pulled it open. Pressing the all-call button, she waited for a minute. No answer. The feeling of dread began to spread through her body. Where were they?!

She tried to remain calm, thinking of where they could be. Was there a senshi meeting today? She didn't have time to think as her feet carried her towards the Hikawa Jinja. Running up the stairs, she began to wonder if the Fates had put these here on purpose. Collapsing at the top, her eyes looked down to see two pairs of feet, each in knee-length boots. She glanced upward, looking into garnet and purples eyes. Something inside her died as she gazed up at the two guardians.

"W-What's going on?"

Pluto and Saturn just looked away, each holding their staff's at an angle. Pluto gracefully bent down and helped Usagi to stand.

"There has been a disruption in the flow of time. It is unsafe to stay here."

"What? Wait! What about the others and Mamo-chan? We can't just leave them!"

Usagi nearly gave into hysterics if Saturn hadn't slapped her. Usagi quieted down and rubbed the burning skin. Her eyes dimmed as she realized there was no hope.

"The others and Endymion have all been sent to another place in time. A sort of alternate future if you will."

"But what exactly is going on to cause all this? What about Crystal Tokyo? Chibi-Usa?"

Usagi once again almost gave into the tears, she clung to Saturn for support and because she was the only one left who would.

"It seems that Chaos has been able to seep into the hearts of the world's inhabitants. Two years from now, the human population will wage a nuclear war against each other, resulting in the destruction of Earth itself."

"What of Luna and Artemis?"

"They too have left with the others. Sent to watch over them until it is time to awaken."

"How will I find them?"

"All will be explained when the time comes."

Pluto lifted her Key staff upwards, a mist surrounding their feet as they were suddenly brought before the Gates of Time. Saturn held the hands of the petite moon princess, squeezing to reassure her that all would be fine.

"Saturn shall accompany you to this world. I must remain here and guard the gates from all intruders. Fear not princess, everything will be fine."

In an action of surprise, Pluto bent down and gave Usagi a small kiss on the cheek. She hugged the girl and tapped the butt of her staff against the ground. The doors gave a groan of protest before slowly opening to the two girls. Usagi looked at Saturn, and she back. Taking each other's hand, Saturn took the first step, and lead her princess into their new home.

Sailor Pluto watched as the doors closed behind them. Tears forming in her eyes as she cursed her position. She wanted nothing more than to be there for her princess. Her fingers clenched and unclenched around the long staff and she gave a sign. She would not wish this position even on Chaos herself. Although…she shook her head.

She walked alone in the mist, coming upon ten glowing star seeds. She gave a soft smile and swished the garnet orb above them. With a whoosh, the star seeds passed through a door and made their way to the same destination as Usagi.

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In the middle of the night, the ten star seeds separated and floated to their respectable bodies. Entering the small forms of three girls and seven boys.

The signs of their planets glowed softly on the foreheads of these babies, each gave a soft cry before the glow lured them back to sleep.

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Sailor Pluto smiled, soon her princess would be reunited with her court and she too would join them.