Wow. 16 hits in a period of less than 24 hours. And I admit to it being not that well written.

I forgot to mention this last chapter, but all the fourth-wall-breaking was me getting it out of my system before I settle down and get serious. Don't worry. I won't break the fourth wall from now on.

Chapter 1

"Setsuna-mama, please tell me why we have to meet at the shrine. You've been avoiding it ever since you announced the meeting yesterday," Hotaru asked.

"You will see, Hotaru. All I can tell you is it of urgent importance to the rise of Crystal Tokyo," Setsuna answered, with a firm look on her face as she led her adoptive daughter up the staircase leading to Hikawa Shrine.

As they reached the top, they saw the other Senshi. Usagi and the Inners were all in school uniform, while Chibi-Usa was dressed in a black mid-length shirt under a pink tank top with a pair of khaki capris. Haruka and Michiru were both dressed in clothes for a violin recital.

"So... Why are we here?" Hotaru asked.

Haruka was the first to answer. "We need you and Chibi-Usa for an important mission."

"What kind of mission?" Chibi-Usa asked both curiously and excitedly.

"There has been a growing darkness in England and we need you two to investigate," Setsuna answered.

"But why can't one of you do it?" the pink-haired princess asked.

"Because you will have to investigate through the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry."

"... The what now?"

"Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It was established about several hundred years after the fall of the Silver Millenium. But the world it's from existed long before that."

"You are making no sense, Setsuna-mama," Hotaru said, confused.

"I know. I remember Endymion telling me stories about that world in the Silver Millenium. It's the world where Beryl originated, isn't it?" Usagi asked.

"Usagi, you're confusing me," Chibi-Usa said.

"It's the world of wizards and witches. You two will pretend to be witches-in-training and get into Hogwarts. You will then investigate the darkness, staying in Hogwarts as many years as needed to defeat it," Michiru responded.

"What? You? YEARS? We're going to be gone for YEARS?" Chibi-Usa asked.

"Well, you always have Christmas and summer breaks," Rei answered.

"How long does this school go?" Hotaru asked.

"Seven years," Ami responded.

"Wha? Seven years?" Hotaru asked.

"Don't worry. If all goes well, you'll be able to leave after two or three years, at most," Michiru said. This calmed the agitated girls down a little. "Once you have both been accepted, we will leave for England."

"So... how do they get accepted?" Makoto asked.

"They turn eleven," Haruka answered.

"...That's, like, three months. And that's only for MY birthday...er...rebirthday," Hotaru said.

"Yeah, and Chibi-Usa's birthday isn't until June 30." Makoto said.

"Well, yes, but you didn't think you would enter the school immediately, did you?" Setsuna asked.

"Well...no...but..." Hotaru started.

"Forget that. How are we going to get accepted to a British school when we live in Japan?" Chibi-Usa asked.

"We have already contacted Professor Dumbledore. He is arranging for you two to be accepted," Haruka answered.

"Okay...but we're not witches. We're Senshi. We can only use magic when transformed," Chibi-Usa pointed out.

"When you get your wands, you should be able to channel magic through them to cast spells," Michiru responded.

"Wands?" Hotaru asked.

"That is correct. A wizard is useless without his wand," Setsuna answered.

"So...if we go the whole seven years at Hogwarts, I won't be able to return to the future until I'm seventeen?" Chibi-Usa asked.

"Hm...I suppose I could permit you to visit once or twice, but for the most part, no, you can't return to the future," Setsuna replied.

"So... when do we leave for this school?" Hotaru asked.

"... I don't know. It will be in the acceptance letter," Michiru responded.

"What about-" Chibi-Usa began.

"That's enough questions you two. I think you've exhausted the info they can give you," Ami said.

"Okay..." the ten-year-olds said in unison.

{~X~}

"Hotaru...what do you think will happen when we go to England?" Chibi-Usa asked.

"I don't know, Chibi-Usa. But we better practice our English," Hotaru answered playfully, giving her best friend a little shove.

"Hey, no fair!" Chibi-Usa complained, pushing Hotaru back. The two girls started laughing and taking turns pushing each other. After a while, however, Chibi-Usa's laugh started to die and she ceased pushing Hotaru.

"Chibi-Usa, what's wrong?" the raven-haired girl asked, worried.

"...I'm scared," Chibi-Usa whispered.

"Scared? Why? You were excited about having a mission earlier."

"That was before I knew we would be in England."

"Chibi-Usa, don't worry. I'll be there with you."

"I know, but I never thought I might go seven years before returning to the 30th century."

"Setsuna-mama said you might get to visit."

"Visit. Once or twice. Hotaru, I don't think I can go seven years and only see my mother twice."

"Be strong, Chibi-Usa. We're Sailor Senshi. We can pull through."

Chibi-Usa pulled her knees up her chin and wrapped her arms around her legs, before resting her forehead on her knees.

"I'm not a proper Senshi yet, Hotaru. If I were a proper Senshi, I would be back in the 30th Century fighting as the new Sailor Moon. But I'm not. I'm...I'm a failure."

Hotaru stood up, her lips set in a firm line.

"That is it! You are not a failure! Being a failure would mean you gave up! A Sailor Senshi is successful so long as she keeps fighting! So unless you WANT to be a failure, well, then, missy, you better get yourself together! The Chibi-Usa I know keeps on fighting! Now stand up and pull yourself together!" Hotaru finished her speech by grabbing Chibi-Usa's arm and pulling her to her feet.

"Hotaru..." Chibi-Usa's eyes showed surprise, before she smiled and hugged her friend. "Thanks, Hotaru. That was just what I needed to hear."

"Now come on," Hotaru said.

"Come where?" Chibi-Usa asked.

"Usagi and the others are having a pajama party and I wanna crash it!"

"Hotaru..."

"Don't 'Hotaru' me! We're stopping by my house to grab my pajamas, then we're crashing the party!" Hotaru pulled her friend away, laughing as they ran down the path towards Hotaru's house.

Chapter End

Well, that was Chapter 1. I honestly had no idea where I was going with Hotaru and Chibi-Usa's talk. I had the first few sentences in my mind and went from there.

And I just realized I forgot Diana. Again. Oh, well. She WILL be at Hogwarts. Trust me.

Next chapter takes place after a timeskip. The girls will have gotten their letters and will be off to England! Meaning it will be significantly longer than this one as they shop in Diagon Alley. Then it will get better as we get to the parts in my mind.