Here it is….Chapter 2! Rejoice for I have updated and it didn't take months!

Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon….why are you even asking!

ON WITH THE STORY!

Tomorrow came too soon for the sleep-deprived ChibiUsa who had spent all night swinging back and forth between hope and despair over what Hotaru's answer to her blurted confession would be.

Usagi noticed ChibiUsa's odd behavior and asked her about it but didn't get much of a reply. So Usagi let it go figuring her future daughter would tell her when she was ready.

After breakfast, ChibiUsa told Usagi she would be going over to Hotaru's place for a while. "Ok, but call if it gets too late and I'll pick you up so don't take the bus."

ChibiUsa rolled her eyes but nodded in consent. "Yes, yes. I will."

Usagi mock-scowled at the younger girl. "Brat!"

ChibiUsa just retorted back while blowing a raspberry on her way out the door. "Klutzy crybaby!"

The door shut and Usagi stood there silently then smiled a bit at her ChibiUsa's antics. Then the smile disappeared as the loneliness came back, but she wouldn't complain. Shaking her blonde head, Usagi wiped away stray tears and turned to the kitchen to wash the dishes since her mom, dad, and younger brother Shingo went on a trip to visit a distant cousin.

Usagi had wanted to stay and Ikuko-mama had let her. ChibiUsa also stayed (obviously). It would be another two months until her family came home.

At first it didn't bother Usagi because she had her friends and Mamo-chan with her. Then things started to change.

Mamoru went off to the U.S. to finish his studies and ended up having to stay there for 4 years. Still, Usagi could hold up because of the others. But it seemed like a spark had been ignited and all the other Senshi were also given means to spread their wings before their future duty took over.

Ami was the first of the girls to leave. At the beginning the blue haired genius decided not to go to the German university because Usagi and the rest of the girls were there in Japan. However, Usagi insisted and even saw Ami off smiling. "You need to follow your dreams Ami and to experience life away from home. Don't worry we'll still be here!"

These words went straight to Ami's heart and after she hugged her fellow Senshi and said goodbye, she went over to Usagi and gave her a kiss on the cheek and a long hug in farewell. "If you need me to come back for any reason Usagi, tell me and I will be on the next plane out. Otherwise I will be back within 5 years."

Returning the kiss, Usagi nodded and let go first. Ami boarded the plane and left to find herself through independence.

Next to were Haruka, Michiru, and Setsuna. They were invited to the United States to race, perform, and interact with NASA scientists respectively. All three decided to go together even though their individual agendas spanned over at least 3 years, depending of how long each decided to stay.

Again the goodbyes were sad but happy. Usagi was surrounded by all 3 women, hugged and kissed goodbye. Returning the affections, Usagi sent them off with a smile. "Have fun while you're there and watch out for each other."

"We will Koneko."

"Be careful Usagi and don't worry about coming to the house. Feel free to drop by anytime for any reason."

Michiru and Haruka kissed Usagi's cheeks one last time then went to wait by the gate for Setsuna. "Please keep an eye on Hotaru and ChibiUsa and if you need us please call and we will come back."

Hugging the dusky woman once more and returning the kiss of the cheek, Usagi watched as the older Outer Senshi departed for America.

Then Makoto got an invitation to study at a famous chef school in France. At first she was reluctant to go but Usage said she should go. And so Makoto went to France via a ship after kissing and hugging her princess and fellow Senshi goodbye.

"Learn how to make delicious food then come back and make them for us!"

Laughing Makoto agreed. "I will Usagi and every meal I make will be like I'm making them for you." At the gateway to the ship the martial artist cook turned back to Usagi and made a promise. "I know you've heard this before but if you need me just cal and I'll be back ok!"

"Bye Mako-chan!"

A week later a talent scout found Minako and she became an immediate hit, and needed to go tour the world. Minako kept to Japan at first but to become world-renown she needed to go out into the world so Usagi told her to.

"I want to see you make your long-time dream come true and I also want to be known as the best friend of a star!"

Minako hugged Usagi tightly for a while feeling both sad and elated that she is going. Then she kissed her Princess's cheek. "Every time you see me I will be singing to you Usagi. Call me if you need me."

With that Minako went out into the world.

Finally, Rei was offered a chance to study at different Shinto temples in Japan for 3 years. Again Usagi encouraged her friend to go and do what it takes to realize their dreams before they have to be back.

"It will be a lot nicer without you Rei!"

"Ha! You won't know what to do with yourself without me Odango!"

After a fierce raspberry war between the Princess and her last remaining guardian, they said goodbye with a kiss on the cheek and a hug that lasted 2 minutes. "Anytime you need someone here, call me and I'll be back."

And so Rei left to pursue her dream of being a priestess. And the only ones left were Hotaru, ChibiUsa, and Usagi.

Even though the two younger girls were with her, Usagi still felt the oncoming loneliness threaten to overwhelm her. But she wouldn't say anything, nor would she allow herself to call up the Senshi.

Usagi wanted them to live as normal a life as possible before things became abnormal….than usual.

Little did Usagi know the Senshi didn't go a day without thinking about their beloved Princess and how much they miss her…and secretly wishing she would call them home soon.

Another chapter done!

I hope everyone enjoys this and REVIEW and tell me how you all like it!

Till Next Chapter,

ToaR