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First of all, I don't own Sailor Moon. Sailor Moon and all related characters belong to Naoko Takeuchi. Rated R for language, but no hentai.

Second of all, this has a bizarre twist to it. I set this story during the Crisis of the Black Moon Family. Mamoru broke up with Usagi because of his nightmares. I had the Outer Senshi, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto in my story because I *really* like the Outer Senshi! They're wicked cool! Besides, it's my story, and I can make it anyway I want!

Oh, and one more thing: Haruka and Michiru are not an item. I know they are in the manga, but in my story, their not, ok?

Also, like I said before, you can't have my Mirai Clone. I know he's a hottie, but I created him, and that makes him mine.

Anyway folks, enjoy the story, and for the last time, keep your eyes off my Mirai! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Usagi & The Outer Senshi Chapter Four : Explainations
The Senshi had no idea here to even begin to look for their in jured leader and Princess. Ami had been trying to figure a way to find Usagi, but there was some kind of magical energy blocking her computer.

"It's no use guys. The Mercury computer can't get a lock on her. It seems that those Senshi have more power that us, they created some kind of magical barrier, and I can't get through it." Ami said as she put her computer away. The other's sighed in defeat and frustration.

"We have to find her! What if they are working for the Dark Moon Family? They could just be using her to get to the crystal!" Rei cried as she slammed her fist on the counter.

"Rei, calm down. We'll get her back, don't worry. She'll be fine." Makoto said, trying to calm the fiery priestess.

"No! Usako was hurt in that last battle! If she doesn't get the proper medical attention, they she could be seriously injured if she tries to fight again! And I know my Usako. If someone is in the slightest bit of danger, she'll do everything in her power to help, no matter how much pain she may be in!" Mamoru cried angrily as he pictured Usagi collapsing into Pluto's arms from the previous night. And those two senshi that wouldn't let him pass, Uranus and Neptune! His princess had been hurt, and the three of them hadn't let him near her!

"Mamoru. We want to know what's going on, and the truth. You obviously still care for her, so you can't lie to yourself, or us. Tell us what's been going on." Makoto said, turning her attention to Mamoru. After watching his protest last night, and this recent outburst, there was no *way* he could pretend he didn't care for Usagi anymore.

"There's nothing to tell. I'm doing what I must to protect her." Mamoru said, wincing as he remembered the nightmares.

"Mamoru, please. Enough is enough. Don't you see? By distancing her from yourself, you are only causing her more pain. And you mustn't want that. You love her, we can see that. So tell her." Ami said.

"I......" Mamoru began, wondering if maybe it would be wise to tell them about the dreams. He looked at the girls, and he realized they were right. He'd lost her a thousand years ago on the Moon, he wouldn't lose her again.



"Usagi! What are you doing out of bed?" Haruka cried as Usagi limped into the living room.

"You should be resting, Princess." Setsuna said as she stood beside Usagi.

"No, I have to see the girls. I was going to go see Mamoru, but I'm still mad at him. It's hard to say if I will ever forgive him for the way he's been acting lately." Usagi said, narrowing her eyes slightly.

"Princess, I can not allow you to go out in your condition." Setsuna said, eyeing Usagi's ankle warily.

"I have to, Setsuna. Believe me, I'm greatful for everything you guys have done for me, but I have to go see them. If I don't let them know I'm alright, they'll freak out. At least, they *used* to before Chibi-Usa arrived. They may pay more attention to *her*, but they still have a right to know I'm ok." Usagi said.

"If you must go, we understand. But *I* must insist that we go with you. You are very vunerable in your state. Should a youma attack or something, we'll be there to protect you." Michiru said, placing a hand on Usagi's shoulder. Usagi smiled at the senshi of the seas and nodded.

"Alright then, we'll all go. Besides, I'm kind of hungry, we can stop at the arcade for something to eat on the way there." Usagi said as she smiled at the others.



"Usagi! You're alright!" Minako cried as she leapt up to hug her friend. Usagi was almost knocked off her crutches.

"Actually Minako, I have a swollen *ankle*. I wouldn't say that I'm alright." Usagi said as Michiru helped Usagi to Rei's bed to sit down.

Against the Outer Senshi's protests, Usagi had insisted on going to Rei's temple. She knew that the girls would most likely be there, so it was logically the best place to go. Thankfully, Mamoru was *not* at the temple, but all the Inners and Chibi-Usa were.

"Puu!" Chibi-Usa cried the second Setsuna walked into the room. The pink-haired child nearly tackled the senshi of time in a huge hug, as Usagi smiled to herself, seeing that her future daughter was safe and sound.

"Chibi-Usa? You know who these women are?" Minako asked the girl as Chibi-Usa smiled and nodded.

"Hai. Auntie Setsuna is the one that sent me to the twentyth century. She....." Chibi-Usa suddenly grew silent as she looked up at Setsuna, who nodded her head at the child.

"It's alright, Small Lady." Setsuna said, smiling warmly at the child.

"Oh, ok. Anyway, Auntie Michiru and Auntie Haruka guard my mother and father's kingdom from outside forces. Auntie Setsuna is very close with my mama." Chibi-Usa said.

"Is that so? What do you mean, your parents' kingdom Chibi-Usa?" Rei asked the little girl.

"Small Lady, why don't we go and get an ice cream, hmm?" Setsuna asked, taking Chibi-Usa's hand.

"Just a minute! What does she mean, her parents' kingdom? Does that mean she's a princess? Who are her-?" Makoto began to asked, looking at Setsuna.

"Usagi can fill you all in on the details. Besides, I haven't seen Small Lady since she arrived, and I'd like to know how she's been doing. You understand of course, Usagi?" Setsuna asked as Usagi smiled at the green haired senshi.

"Hai. Have fun you two." Usagi said as Chibi-Usa turned to sick her tongue out at Usagi.

"Ha ha! I'm getting ice cream and you don't get any!" Chibi-Usa teased as Usagi only smiled at her.

"Come on now, Small Lady." Setsuna said as she and the little girl left, heading for the nearest ice cream parlor.

"What was that all about, Usagi?" Minako asked as Usagi set her crutches against the wall to her right.

"First of all, you all should know that I'm still upset with you guys. The only reason I even decided to come here was to share some new information about Chibi-Usa with you." Usagi said as the Inners bowed their heads in shame as they remembered the way they'd been treating Usagi in the last two weeks.

"Anyway, as you know, these two, and Setsuna, are the new Sailor Senshi. Haruku is Sailor Uranus, Michiru is Sailor Neptune, and Setsuna is Sailor Pluto. Pluto is the Guardian of Time, and Setsuna's the one who sent Chibi-Usa here from Crystal Tokyo." Usagi explained.

"Crystal Tokyo? What's that?" Ami asked as Usagi turned to face Haruka and Michiru, as they smiled at her and nodded.

"Well actually, no one knows more about Crystal Tokyo than Setsuna, but since she isn't here, I guess either Haruka or Michiru will have to explain it to you guys." Usagi said.

"Crystal Tokyo is the future city of Tokyo in the 30th century. It is ruled by the King and Queen, and Chibi-Usa is, as you've already heard, their only daughter. She is the princess of Crystal Tokyo, which is why the Dark Moon Family wants her so. They will be able to use her against her parents in exchange for the kingdom. The King and Queen don't only rule of Crystal Tokyo, but the entire planet as well." Michiru said.

"Crystal Tokyo has been under attack from the Dark Moon Family for some time now. Not too long ago, in their time, they released a powerful attack on the Crystal Palace. Unfortunately, Chibi-Usa had run off just before the attack, and the Queen had left the safety of the Palace to look for her. She was completely defenseless to the attack." Haruka said as everyone else besides her and Michiru listened on in silence.

"You never told me this." Usagi said in horror as Michiru turned sad eyes to the blonde girl.

"I'm sorry. We just didn't want to frighten you." Michiru said.

"The Senshi used their powers to protect the Queen just as the attack was about to hit her, but unfortunately, it encased her in an unbreakable quartz shell, inside which, the Queen fell into a deep slumber. She rests now inside the heart of the Crystal Palace, within the safety of it's sheilded walls as the Senshi use their power to now keep the Palace protected at all times." Haruka said.

"The King was injured in the attack, but thankfully, was otherwise alright. However, he stays by the Queen's side day and night, hoping for her to awaken, but sadly, to no avail." Michiru said quietly.

Tears began to brim at the corners of Usagi's eyes as the words sank in. Setsuna had *never* mentioned any of this to her before. Now she supposed it had been for her own good, but still.....

I never knew how much Chibi-Usa must have gone through. That poor child, to see her mother, trapped, sleeping with no hope of waking. And her father.....Oh Mamo-chan. Usagi thought sadly.

"How horrible." Minako whispered.

"We never knew how much Chibi-Usa has truely suffered. But I simply must ask, who are the Senshi to whom you refer?" Ami asked.

"Yeah, I thought *we* were the only Sailor Senshi on Earth. Are their more? Besides you guys I mean." Makoto said.

"Guys, think about it. It's in the 30th century. They'd have to be our descendants or something, right?" Rei asked, looking at Haruka.

"No. The Senshi that protect the Royal Family and Crystal Tokyo are your future selves. Mars, Jupiter, Mercury, and Venus." Haruka said.

"But.....four? What do you mean four? What about Sailor Moon? What about Usagi? What happens to her?" Rei asked as she looked at Usagi, who was still visibly shaken by what she'd heard before.

"Sailor Moon no longer exists in Crytal Tokyo-" Michiru began before the four Inner Senshi suddenly cut her off, still staring at her in complete shock and disbelief.

"No. It's impossible!" Minako cried.

"What do you mean she doesn't *exist?!*" Makoto cried out.

"What do you mean?! What the hell happened to her?!" Rei cried, jumping to her feet.

"There is no need for Sailor Moon in the future-" Michiru began before she was cut off again.

"No need?! How can you-" Makoto began.

"There is no need for Sailor Moon during Neo-Queen Serenity's reign. The Earth is at peace, or at least it *was* before that damn Dark Moon Family attacked us!" Haruka cried, slamming her fist into her other hand.

"Neo-Queen.....Serenity? Are you saying.....?" Rei began as she looked over at Usagi. The other three Senshi were speechless as they too looked over at the blonde sitting in the corner, thinking deeply about what had been said long before, about the attack.

"Yes. Neo-Queen Serenity is Usagi's future self. Which is why I assume she's taking the news of the initial attack so badly. Princess? Are you alright?" Haruka asked, looking at Usagi with concern. Usagi's head snapped up, surprised at being spoken too, and smiled inspite of herself.

"I'll be fine, Haruka. I'm just a little shooken up, I suppose. I'll be alright." Usagi said.

"Wait a minute. If Usagi is the future Queen, then, would that mean the King was.....?" Minako asked quietly as she looked at Michiru.

"Yes. Mamoru." Michiru said.

"Hold on a second here. Let me get this all straight. Usagi is a queen in the future, right?" Rei asked as the two Outer Senshi nodded.

"And Mamoru is the future king?" Makoto asked as the two nodded again.

"Then if Chibi-Usa is the daughter of the King and Queen of Crystal Tokyo as you said before, then wouldn't that make them.....?" Minako asked, looking at Usagi.

"Yes. Usagi and Mamoru are Chibi-Usa's parents." Michiru said.

"WHAT?!" Four voices cried at the same time.

"Usagi, did you know about this?!" Makoto cried when she recoved. Usagi nodded quietly.

"WHAT?!" The Inner Senshi cried again, just before they all fainted.

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