AN: man was it a pain to come up with names, etc. for all this stuff in this chapter. Anyone wanting the story of Chibimoon's adventure in the dreamlands can write their own freaking self. (I'm tapped for ideas, so I'm not a proper candidate.)

Disclaimer: other than some of the characters, most of the stuff in this chapter is mine.

scores are as follows.

The ship was repaired, and it shone like new. The lights, which before were incredibly dim, were bright and cheerful. Then, suddenly, they winked out. At least, all except for three sets of spotlights. One set shone on Sailor moon and Endymion, who had woken and was recovering slightly. Another set shone on Chibi Moon! She was staring around herself in bewilderment. Slowly, the Sailor Soldiers joined Sailor Moon. The Starlights, however, stepped over to join the Death Pack in the other spotlight. They bowed deeply, as did Chibi Moon's guardians. Into the spotlight beside the Death Pack stepped a figure. He had an aura of command and power about him. He wore a white mantle and in one hand was a long, slender Staff similar to the one Sailor Moon held, except it was far longer, and instead of a crescent it was topped with a sphere of pure crystal. At his waist was a long katana, white as snow, with a round white stone in the pommel. His head was capped with a massive crown with four huge diamonds set into the peaks.His hair, which reached his waist, was snow white and bound near the tip into a short pony tail. His eyes flashed with kindness and caring, but there was a hard edge to them that showed that he was not just a nice man. He slammed the staff on the ground twice and then lifted it up. There was a flash, and he spoke. "Let the judges reveal themselves." Another set of spotlights flashed on, illuminating a group of seven creatures, many of them similar to creatures the soldiers had faced during the battle. In unison, they rose and bowed, saying as they did so, "Well done to the Candidates. We hope you did your best." The man spoke again.

"I see you sitting there wondering what is going on. Well, it is quite simple, my ancient friends. As you learned when you spoke to Luna of your pasts, and learned when you attained the power of the Dragons, there were three Kingdoms at the time of the Silver Millennium. I am the ruler of the third kingdom, the Full Moon Kingdom. My name is King Drake. For the past year you have been undergoing a test contrived by me and graded by these seven beings. You were not told that it was a test, because that would have affected the test adversely. That test is now over, and it is time for grading. Tsukino Usagi, aka Sailor Moon, once called Princess Serenity. Step forward to receive your scores."

"Ummm...what are you testing me for?"

"Not just you, but also your daughter, sorry, future daughter, and your love. You are being tested to determine your fitness to rule the planet Earth as Neo Queen Serenity. Now. Step forward for your grades." she stepped forward. The judges took a couple moments to tally their scores, then began.

"First test, Defence: Candidate passes with 87. Three percent reduction due to secrecy, four percent deduction due to inability to fight for yourself, and two percent deduction for hesitation of final blow. Remaining deductions due to multiple factors, not to be named.

Second test, Administration: Candidate fails with 78. Required percentage 80. Final two percent reduction due to inaccuracies in writing portion demonstrating several long breaks within the section. Judgement: Candidate is still eligible. Deductions are all correctable mistakes.

Third test, Conviction: Candidate passes with 83. Deductions largely due to high levels of self-doubt during final battle and interim battles. Also due to slipping of convictions when the New Moon Princess arrived. Final grade: Candidate passes with 83. Coronation ceremony to take place after the final grading of the other candidates." The king stepped forward, clapping.

"Well done, Serenity! That's your name from now on, you know. You've earned it back, so I think you should keep it. And, since I'm the Full Moon King, I don't think anyone's going to argue. Anyway, step back and let Endymion get his grades. Ahem. Chiba Mamoru, aka Tuxedo Mask, once known as Endymion. Step forward and receive your grades." Mamoru stepped forward as Serenity returned to the soldiers. The judges tallied the score and stood.

"First test, Defence: shared with Serenity. Second test, Administration: Candidate passes with 81. Deductions similar to Serenity's.

Third test, Conviction: Candidate passes with 90. Deductions due to slight harshness towards allies due to misplaced protective instincts. Final score: Candidate passes with 86. Coronation ceremony to take place after final grading." The king shook Endymion's hand.

"Well done, my old rival. Your name is Endymion once again. Welcome to the ranks of royalty. Be careful though, Serenity's flighty." he laughed at Endymion's glare. "Now get out of your future daughter's way, you silly fool. Ahem. Small Lady, aka Sailor Chibi Moon, aka Tsukino Usagi junior. Step forward for your grades." She stepped forward hesitantly. "Your test was different form your parent's, because yours is very special. If you pass, you will have established a new Kingdom to replace the destroyed Crescent Moon Kingdom. Your parents will attain the Earth Kingdom, eventually to be called Crystal Tokyo. And so the Three Kingdoms will remain. So, I hope you passed." The judges finished their deliberations and stood.

"First test, Hope: Candidate passes with 98. Deductions negligible.

Second test, Defence: Candidate passes with 84. Deductions due to less-than average numbers and youth. Also, protectors were once under the influence of darkness, reducing the score.

Third test, Alliances: Candidate's success was based on pass/fail of previous candidates. Therefore Candidate passes with 100. also, all deductions negated due to relations with holder of the Golden Crystal, Helios.

Fourth test, Administration: Candidate is ineligible for this section due to age. Calculated score at proper age: pass at 80.5.

Fifth test, Approval of other Nations: Candidate was favoured in a poll of two hundred of the 450 nearby kingdoms. Candidate passes, with no percentage value applying.

Sixth test, artefact of power: Creation of Dreaming Moon Crystal successful. Candidate passes with 100.

Seventh and final test, Right of Rule: Candidate is descended of two separate nations, is commander of members of New Moon clan. Candidate is declared eligible for rule. Final score: Candidate passes with a 92.5. Coronation to take place immediately following the ceremonies of Serenity and Endymion. Kingdom Creation ceremony to take place immediately following coronation. Candidates may now adjourn to prepare for the ceremony. Thank you for your time and patience. We will now take our leave, as our part is now over." There was a flicker of light, and they were gone. Drake turned to Serenity.

"Now. I'm sure you want to know what just happened, so I'll do my best to explain. You had all better listen. This is very important."