Sailor Miao of Planet Mau

by SailorMiao

Diana mourns the loss of Sailor Pluto, and decides in her grief to unlock the Space-Time Door and bring her back. As she looks into the mirrors of time, she is given visions of what good, and what harm, her actions will bring to the universe. But will the mirror’s warnings be enough to stop Diana from taking action and putting an end to the pain and misery she feels within?

2. Chapter One: The Grieving Kitten

Neo-Queen Serenity didn't need to ask why Diana was running toward her chambers once again, teary-eyed and desperate, for the millionth time this month.

It was well known that the Lady-In-Waiting to Princess Small Lady was having a more-than-difficult time adjusting to Sailor Pluto's loss, even with the news of the reincarnation of Setsuna Meiou.

Setsuna had reported that the young lady had refused to see her, that she had even yelled at her that she was nothing more than a generic copy of the "original" Setsuna. Queen Serenity, after her initial rage had departed, understood the girl's discontent. This Setsuna was indeed different from the original; her strength, as well as her demeanor, were much more intimidating than the first.

"My Queen," Luna blubbered, bowing deeply in both deference of the Queen and shame at her state of being, "I can't find her."

Well, this was different. Normally the grieving kitten could be found for hours flung across the floor in front of the Space-Time Door, covered in a blanket by her father Artemis.

"You've searched everywhere?" Queen Serenity stepped from her throne, her spiral moon heart rod in hand. Her brow, forever unblemished by wrinkles, was furrowed in worry.

"Yes," Luna said, pacing the shining crystal floor, "even the Sailor Princesses offered their help. We have had no luck."

"Chibi Usa...I mean, Princess Small Lady, has reported that they recently had a spat. She has resolved to give Diana more space, so she wouldn't be with her."

Neo-Queen Serenity sighed, hesitant to say the words that would leave her mouth next.

"Is it possible that she used the Space-Time key?"

"Yes, my lady," Luna said, frozen in place with her eyes downcast, "my foolish daughter has bridged the gap between space and time."

"Then nothing can be done. She was the only one to hold the key after Setsuna's death and Chibi-Usagi's misuse of its power. We just have to wait, and hope she returns to us safely."

Luna fell to her knees, lost in the fear and worry that only a mother knows when her child is missing. Neo-Queen serenity dropped her staff and knelt down to console her friend.

"Don't worry, Luna," Neo-Queen Serenity said, rubbing her friend's back, "Diana is a smart girl. She will return to us and she will overcome her sorrow."