Days passed quickly by and soon all of the major nations could sense that they would find their answer in Japan. Smaller nations awaited news, a bit hesitant to leave their homes in this strange new time. It was not long before all the major nations congregated and migrated to the Asian island to speak to its human representation.
As their private jets flew over Tokyo, the nations were greeted by a city entirely composed of crystal. In the center, a large palace sparkled in the sunlight. Each of them remembered the substance as the same casing that had fallen off of their buildings and left everything clean and new. But now, it was as if the old Tokyo had been replaced by the crystal.
Alfred bounded up to Kiku like a giant dog the moment he set eyes on him, and emptied out his thoughts without a breath. "Japan what the hell is going on? Everyone's flags are different! Tokyo is completely made of shiny stuff! Prussia got his land back! And worst of all, MY HOT DOG ROTTED TEN SECONDS AFTER I BOUGHT IT!"
"Bloody hell, Alfred, you're such a pain in the arse. Leave the poor guy alone!" Arthur said, coming up behind the other blond and smacking him on the arm. "But really, Japan, we're quite confused..."
"America-san, Igirisu-san, please. If you'll all just give Chugoku-san and I a chance to explain. Please follow me." Kiku led the group, also including Matthew, Francis, Ludwig, Gilbert, Antonio, Ivan, and the Vargas brothers to the palace. The nations were amazed at the size and intricate design of the giant front room. They had half-expected the furniture to be made of crystal as well, but they found that only the walls and floor were made of the clear substance while everything else was as it would be in a normal house.
There were plenty of seats for everyone. Wang Yao was already in the room sitting in an armchair. Everyone gathered in a ring of chairs and sofas as Yao and Kiku took the center of the circle to explain.
"Alright. As you can all tell, something strange has happened in our world. None of you are able to explain it. I'm sure you have all noticed the drastic differences in the appearance of your countries, as well as the slight changes to your flags. Another thing you might be experiencing is a feeling of peace and serenity...or feeling that a large passage of time has taken place."
At this all the listeners nodded vigorously and murmured to each other. Kiku raised a hand for silence and Yao took over. "The only way for you all to understand is to learn the whole story, aru. And since I have been alive for 5,000 years, I obviously know the details.
"It was long, long ago, aru. Many, many centuries before you were all born. There was a time of peace and prosperity within the universe because of the White Moon Kingdom, aru. Obviously by the name, you can guess that they lived on the moon."
"What? That's ridiculous! No one could live on the moon," Alfred cried.
"There's no air on the moon, stupid. People can't survive there," Lovino agreed.
"They weren't from the Earth. They were accustomed to the ways of living on the moon because that was where they had come from, aru. Anyway, as I was saying, the White Moon Kingdom was prosperous for a very long time and there were no interplanetary wars. This age was the Silver Millennium."
"Are you trying to say that is actually life outside of Earth?" Arthur asked. "And that planets would get into wars?" Kiku and Yao nodded in response. "Blimey..."
"But Chaos had never been completely destroyed by the moon's Queen Serenity. It can never truly be destroyed, which is why it keeps coming back in different forms and extremes, aru. And at the end of the Silver Millennium, it appeared as a dark force called Metallia. Metallia had minions, namely Queen Beryl and her generals Kunzite, Zoicite, Jadeite, and Nephlite.
"One day, Metallia and Queen Beryl attacked the Moon Kingdom and destroyed it. However, before all of the moon's people could be killed, Queen Serenity used the last of her powers to transfer everyone from the moon to the future of Earth to be reborn. Unfortunately that not only meant the good guys, but also the bad guys, aru."
"I can take it from here. Another thousand years passed and the daughter of Queen Serenity-sama and all of her protectors were born on Earth in Japan. It was decided that if the evil Metallia should ever strike again that the princess and her friends would be awoken as Sailor senshi. These are basically super heroines like the kind that are usually found in my anime.
"The princess was Sailor Moon-chan and her friends, who were all princess of their own planets and had names representing each of the celestial bodies. There was also Sailor Moon-chan's lover from her past life who had been prince of Earth but was presently reborn as Tuxedo Kamen-san. Together, they would fight off Chaos's many forms and protect not only my own country but the entire galaxy from any sort of harm.
"I eventually learned from Sailor Moon-chan herself that someday, she would have to save the world for a reason unknown and at that point, she would be encasing the planet in crystal to preserve it for as long as was needed. Once the time had come, the crystal would disappear and she would reign in a new Silver Millennium as Neo Queen Serenity-sama.
"It's been a thousand years since she had to save our planet. It is now the 31st century."
There was a silent pause as everyone in the room took in the information. After a moment, Feliciano spoke. "Ve~, does this mean that we don't have countries anymore? Is Earth just one big country? Will they get rid of pasta?" The little Italian shivered at the thought and Ludwig took his hand in both of his larger ones.
"Kiku...You're telling us that we will all be ruled from now on by a single leader? There are no more bosses?" the German asked.
"I already was ruled once by a monarchy and I didn't like it!" Alfred cried. "Why do you think I fought with Iggy back then? I don't like this one bit!"
Soon the whole room was full of shouts and complaints and questions. "The Western world is so noisy, aru. And all my candy went bad over the last thousand years."
"Everyone please!" Kiku yelled over the other voices. "I know that you all wish to have your own governments as they were in the past but this golden era has already been foreseen as one of eternal peace and happiness that will surely last forever. I promise you that if you will cooperate with the changes and give this a chance, you will forever be happy. Already you feel the uplifting freedom of no longer representing nations. Your only responsibility is to report the happenings of your area every so often. Other than that, you can live freely as humans!"
Each of them thought of this, the biggest of all the changes they had undergone. With everyone under a planetary rule, they could finally experience living the life of a normal citizen. It was something they could only ever dream about; not having the responsibility of participating in wars and politics and government. No longer feeling the experiences of their native lands in their bodies. They were free.
Gilbert knew the feeling in a way already because he had been an ex-nation since World War II. However, he still had some connection to the Eastern area of his brother's country and he still had the past to haunt him. Now, he felt more alive than he had in years. Even Gilbird seemed to have regained some of his old energy.
"Well...I guess this might not be so terrible," Arthur admitted. "After all, we've all experienced monarchy at some point in our lives. And by the way that Japan speaks, it sounds as though there will be no corruption that we would have to deal with."
"I'd really like to stop being Canada! Then maybe people will see me!" Matthew said but he was still not heard by anyone other than Ivan.
"Da. I only mourn the fact that I can no longer try to recruit people to become one with me. But that is life I guess." The Russian shrugged dismissively.
"I can't believe you all! After all this time, when the Earth was doing pretty well, we basically have to start all over with one chick running the whole damn planet and you're all ok with it? You don't even know anything about this girl! And I for one don't want to have anything more to do with kings and queens if you don't mind. I think I'll be going back to America, rounding up some people, and rebuilding my government on my own!"
Alfred stormed out but no one tried to follow. "Well SOMEbody's craaaanky!" Gilbert said. "But who the hell cares! I've got my land back but I don't have to do anything to rule it! This is the life!"
Kiku sighed dejectedly. "Well, I am fortunate to at least have the support of the majority of you all. And now, if you would please rise, I would like to introduce you all to your new queen and king." He gestured towards the opposite wall where ceiling high doors were parted to reveal a long staircase. All in the room got to their feet and watched the procession of two figures, arm in arm.