Crossover: An Acceptable Time
Set in the same AU as 'Introductions' and therefore not part of the main storyline
For MajinBakaHentai, who wanted two certain people to meet.

There exists a place deep within the mists; a place at once both far away and as close your own pulsing Spark. Regardless of its relative position, its quiet halls are as unreachable as the edge of the Universe. Unless, of course, one has a Key - then it is merely a prayer away.

Within the endless dark corridors is a place where the heavy fog thins and a soft light glows. Rising from the mists is the source of that glow: an ornate door that looms tall and is nearly always locked. And save for a single guardian, the door stands alone in the mists, a silent witness to the steady march of Time.

But, from time to time, this seemingly changeless place gains a few additions. After all, even guardians get bored.

At this particular moment in the space/time continuum, the huge door was accompanied by a small wrought-iron patio set. Seated at the table was an elegant woman with dark skin and long glossy hair, sipping gracefully from a delicate teacup. And across from the woman, dwarfing both her and the table, a gleaming giant sat in his own chair and nursed a beverage of something pink and glowing.

"Thank you for the company, Sailor Pluto" the large metallic being said. His optics flashed in the low light. "It's always a delight to speak with you."

"The pleasure is mine, Vector Prime," the woman replied with a slight smile. "After all, we are colleagues of a sort."

"We have had some visitors in my part of the multiverse as of late," Vector Prime said, "although I'm sure you already know of it." Pluto inclined her head in response. "I believe I must concede to your earlier comments. They are indeed quite…interesting, I believe you put it."

Pluto hid another smile behind her teacup. "I hope they are not giving your mechs undue trouble."

"Nothing they can't handle," Vector Prime replied with a wave of his hand. "And the sight of the smallest blonde coaxing the current Matrix-bearer in to a cape and…domino mask, I believe it was, was well worth it, in my opinion."

"My princess has always had a way about her."

"Good luck with your own Sailor Soldiers," Pluto said, her garnet-red eyes crinkling with humor. "They can be quite a handful."

"I firmly believe in Optimus Prime's excellent coping skills," the Prime replied piously. "After all, he's managed the Autobots for this long, and they're already quite a collection of misfits. Excuse me, a collection of soldiers."

"We're all misfits in some way," Pluto said.

"A point, madam."

Pluto took another sip of her tea. "In any case, things must be interesting right now."

"I believe that on Earth one would suggest the foodstuff called 'popcorn' at this point." Vector Prime said.

"I wonder what popcorn tastes like," Pluto mused thoughtfully.

"I haven't the faintest idea, my dear. Perhaps I'll ask the humans when I am next able to cross in to the physical plane. I'll let you know, at any rate."

"You're too kind," Pluto said dryly.

"I aim to please."

"I do wonder how your allies would react to the knowledge of our meetings."

"Surprise, I would expect. I am not known for having company."

"Besides stray princesses," Vector Prime observed.

"Hmm, yes. In any case, I doubt they would expect me to be hosting someone of your stature. Although really," Pluto said with faint amusement, "why else would I have a Transformer-sized door?"

A/N: MajinBakaHentai asked for Pluto/Vector Prime, and I really couldn't help it. Most of my knowledge of Veccy comes from Wayward's Insecticomics and TFWiki, as well as a couple random episodes of Transformers: Cybertron, so I apologize if I messed up on him :/

Pluto's Time/Space Door appears to be about 2.5 times the height of a tall-ish human, or around 15 feet tall, I think. While this would fit some Transformers, Vector Prime - at Voyager class size - would be a little too tall, I think. So I waved my Magic Author Wand and made the door bigger. Just because I can. Being a fanfic author definitely has its perks!

Plot is being stubborn, but I'm wrangling it in to shape. ...I hope.