After he died, my life changed. I've learned to appreciate life more than I ever had before – which was hard to believe, so Minako-chan had said. Some people undergo depression when they lose somebody but I've learned to live on. Though, I've been depressed for a long while months ago, I've learnd to over come it. Yes, he's gone and I miss him – but surely he'd wanted me to be happy, right? We promised each other happiness even if we would no longer be around.

I know I'd never be the same Usagi that I was before, but at least I am trying. After all, we are all under going changes.

"You've got a job in London?" (1) asked Rei in total disbelief. Of all the things she'd expected to hear from Usagi, her getting a job in England was the least. "You're kidding right?"

Usagi audibly whined. "You're making it sound so hard to believe Rei-chan!"

Minako pointed her spoon at Usagi and giggled. "It is hard to believe Usagi-chan," She popped the spoon back into her sundae before digging out a huge helping of ice cream.

Makoto eyed her. "You'll get fat if you eat too much too fast," she said to her before turning back to Usagi. "Does that mean you'd be moving?"

"Well, duh." The blonde in question responded while digging into her sundae. "I'd be working there after all,"

Ami stopped feeding the now 9-month-old Chibi-Usa and turned to Usagi. "I think the question here is when you'd be leaving?"

"Next week,"

"Next week!" cried Rei, successfully startling everybody. "You Meatball head! Why didn't you tell us sooner that you'd be leaving!"

Usagi giggled nervously and scratched her head. "It slipped my mind?"

"Odango Atama!"

Nice to know some things haven't changed.


I've already learned, that saying 'goodbye' has always been such a hard thing for me to do. Why do 'goodbyes' have to be called 'goodbyes'? They make it sound as if you'd never see them again.

"Now, if you get to London, try to check out the Piccadilly Circus," said Minako while steering Usagi through Tokyo International Airport. She motioned for the huge group to follow.

"You tell her to go to a Circus?" asked Rei incredulously while pushing Usagi's trolley. "What the hell are you bringing to London Odango!"

"Mou!" Usagi pouted, looking over her shoulder at Rei. "Careful. There's some stuff in there that might break,"

"A circus?" echoed Makoto, turning to Minako. "Doesn't she already have enough of that here with us?" The brunette grinned.

"With Minako and Rei, maybe," Ami and Makoto exchanged huge smiles.

"Ami-chan how could you?" Minako whined, pouting playfully. "I thought you were on my side."

"Actually," continued Ami, while the group deposited Usagi's baggage at the counter. ("God damn it Usagi! What the hell are you bringing to London!" huffed Rei, while pushing Usagi's bag onto the conveyor belt.) "The Piccadilly Circus isn't a circus at all. It's more of a entertainment area and shopping district,"

"They got some great nightclubs there," added Minako.

"Sure, maybe I'll bring Chibi-Usa with me," replied Usagi, while bouncing the baby on her hip. She rolled her eyes when Rei glared at her. "Seriously, I highly doubt I'll get any sort of social life as a single mother,"

"Maybe you'll find a new husband there," quipped Minako.

"Minako!"

Usagi laughed. "It's ok guys." She waved her hand to dismiss the awkward comment. "It would be nice, but I doubt it will happen. Not now anyway." she winked. She adjusted Chibi-Usa and the backpack on her right shoulder. "And I'm not so keen of that right now, anyway."

"Where's Luna?" asked Makoto, changing subjects.

Usagi grinned. "Already had her checked in. When we get to London, she'll be in quarantine for a week. I'm sure she'll be ready to kill me by the end of the week,"

"Poor Luna," purred Artemis, peeking out of Minako's tote.

"Get back in you fur ball," whispered Minako, shoving the cat's head back into her bag. "Or I'll skin you alive and use you as a scarf."

"Harsh Minako, harsh," clucked Makoto, peering at Minako with a playful grin.

Flight CE487 bound for London, England is now boarding. Flight CE487 bound for London, England is now boarding.

They arrived at the loading apron, near gate E10. They met up with Usagi's parents and her brother there.

"Honey, do you have everything? Are you sure you didn't leave anything behind?" Ikuko asked her daughter with hazy eyes. "If you forgot anything, please call us immediately so we can send it to you,"

Usagi grinned and shook her head. She hugged her mother and allowed tears to roll down her cheeks. "I'm sure I didn't forget anything,"

"That's a first," muttered Rei behind them.

"You be careful in London. I heard about those terrorist attacks. I want my baby girl and granddaughter to be safe, hear me?" Kenji hugged both Usagi and Chibi-Usa.

"I'm pretty sure I can take care of myself," Usagi winked at the girls before turning to her dad. "We're big girls now, aren't we Chibi-chan?" Chibi-Usa gurgled in response.

"You squirt," Usagi looked up at her little brother – who was no longer little anymore. "Be good in college. I don't want to hear from mom and dad that you've been giving them trouble,"

"Like you did?" 19 year old Shingo grinned. He hugged his sister and Chibi-Usa. "You be careful over there,"

Usagi rolled her eyes. "Yes dad," she giggled before turning towards the girls.

"Group hug!" yelled Minako, before the entire group rushed towards Usagi and hugged the blonde, all the while being careful as to not squish the nine-month old baby.

"We're gonna miss you," sniffled Makoto, hugging Usagi. "Be sure to eat what I've prepared for you. It'll be way better than the food they serve you,"

"I'm sure Chibi-chan and I will love it," Usagi replied.

"I'll be in London in a few months, for a photo shoot. We'll be seeing each other soon," Minako hugged the other blonde and kissed Chibi-Usa on the forehead. "I'll miss you two,"

"Be careful once you're in Heathrow Airport. There are over 60 million people who get on and off planes there. You might get lost," (2) Ami hugged the two. "I hope you'll like the new English dictionary I gave you. I know it'll help you for your work," (3)

Usagi giggled and hugged Ami. "I have a whole bookshelf full of them now. Thank you Ami-chan,"

"I swear to God Usagi you better watch out for yourselves over there or else I'm going to personally come over there and kick your ass for slacking off," mumbled Rei, while fiercely hugging Usagi. "You idiot, how can you just leave us?"

Usagi cried into Rei's shoulder. "The office transferred me, you know that."

Rei bonked Usagi's head. "I do." She smiled through her tears. "Stay strong Odango,"

"I am," replied the blonde.

Last call for all passengers of Flight CE487 bound for London, England. Last call for all passengers of Flight CE487 bound for London, England.

"Well, we have to go," Usagi wiped her eyes. She quickly hugged everybody again before picking up her discarded backpack with one hand. "I'll write and call all of you, promise."

"Promise me," Rei held Usagi's hand and continued on in a low whisper. "You'll take care of yourself. Ad you know, we will always protect you – no matter where you are."

"Oh Rei-chan," the blonde hugged her best friend. "I know Rei, I know,"

Usagi started to walk towards the gate, all the while waving at her family and friends. "We'll see everybody again soon! Bye! We'll miss you!"

"Bye Usagi-chan! We love you!"

Usagi grinned and passed through the gate. Taking one last look back at all of them, she smiled and waved. 'And I love you all too,' She finally turned around and she and Chibi-Usa walked through the taxiway and onto the plane.

Here goes nothing. We'll see you again, Japan.


Notes:

1. You've got a job in London? – Yes, Usagi got a job in London. And it is not magic related.

2. "Be careful once you're in Heathrow Airport. There are over 60 million people who get on and off planes there. You might get lost," - Heathrow Airport is the fourth busiest airport in the world. It gets around 60,660,000 passenger and departure arrivals. Plus 451,000 Aircraft take-offs and landings. So, it's safe to assume that it's huge. Leave it to Ami to point that one out.

3. "I hope you'll like the new English dictionary I gave you. I know it'll help you for your work," – once again, I hope this will point out that Usagi's job is not related to magic. I hope that will make you wonder that Usagi's job really is.

I've tried really hard to keep the characters IN character. Usagi especially. I hope I've done a relatively good job. As for Usagi's disposition towards her husband's death – I think she would really act that way. I believe that her husband would want for her to live on and live life to the fullest and not be depressed forever. Usagi knows that her husband is still with her – not physically but spiritually.

And for the whole concept of Usagi leaving for England because of a job – I believe that this is a new thing. I want you to note that Usagi did not leave Japan for a "change of scenery" or a new life. She just had to go because of her job. Usagi still sees Japan as her home.