Chibi Usa sat on her bed, holding the Stallion Reve, an item she had received from Pegasus during her trip to the past so that they could communicate whenever they wanted to. She had matured quite a bit in recent years, now 17 and a beautiful young woman with long hair like her mother's. Before long, she would no longer be called Small Lady; she would be Queen. But that was not what was on her mind.

She was thinking about one Priest of Elysion, who guarded the Golden Crystal, had long been a friend of her father, King Endymion, and had visited her dreams during her time in the 20th Century. She had not heard from Helios since she had returned to the 30th Century, but every night she found herself staring at the Stallion Reve, hoping he would appear to talk to her. As she sat lost in her thoughts, she heard a knock on the door.

"Princess? May Palla-Palla come in?"

Chibi Usa sat up, tucking the Stallion Reve under her pillow. "Of course," she said.

Palla-Palla entered the room, then perched gracefully on the edge of Chibi Usa's bed. She looked at her princess seriously. "Palla-Palla was worried about you!"

"Worried? Why?" asked Chibi Usa.

"Because!" exclaimed Palla-Palla. "Sometimes you don't hear when people talk to you! And you're always staring like this!" She stared at the wall with a dreamy expression.

Chibi Usa frowned, her cheeks turning pink. "I don't look like that…"

Palla-Palla nodded vigorously. "It's just like that!" she said.

"Well, there's nothing to worry about. I've just been thinking a lot lately."

Palla-Palla considered her for a moment. Then she let out a huff. "Palla-Palla understands. The princess doesn't want to tell her."

"It's not that," said Chibi Usa quickly. "There's just nothing to tell."

"Okay…but then, Princess, why did you hide Pegasus' present?"

Chibi Usa flushed in embarrassment. "Wh-what are you talking about?"

Palla-Palla reached past Chibi Usa and pulled the Stallion Reve out from beneath the pillow. Chibi Usa tried to snatch it back, but the blue-haired girl held it out of her reach as her eyes widened in realization. "Oh! Now Palla-Palla knows! The princess was thinking about Helios!"

Chibi Usa's blush deepened. "I-I wasn't thinking about him!" However, her words were lost on Palla-Palla, who was now bouncing up and down excitedly.

"Palla-Palla thinks that the Princess should go see Helios! Oh, yes, he would be so happy to see her!"

"I can't just go to Elysion!" cried Chibi Usa, finally managing to reclaim the Stallion Reve. "I don't even know how to get there!"

"But there must be a way!" encouraged Palla-Palla. "Oh, Palla-Palla knows it would make the Princess so happy to see her Helios!" She giggled excitedly.

Chibi Usa leaned back onto her pillow and let out an exasperated sigh. "He's not my Helios…" She stared at the ceiling, feeling suddenly dejected. Even if she knew how to go to Elysion, would it make a difference if she did? Helios hadn't contacted her at all. Surely he could communicate through dreams or the Stallion Reve? Or was it that he just didn't want to talk to her? Was it possible that he had forgotten about her?

"Princess…"

Chibi Usa looked up to see Palla-Palla staring at her sadly.

"Palla-Palla didn't mean to make you sad," said the Senshi of Pallas. "She is very sorry."

Chibi Usa smiled at her reassuringly. "I'm not mad at you, and I'm the one who should apologize. I'm sorry for snapping at you…"

Palla-Palla shook her head forcefully. "Palla-Palla forgives you for that! She wasn't mad or sad about it! She just wants the Princess to be happy!"

"I am happy," said Chibi Usa. "I'm really happy that I have you, and Ves-Ves, Jun-Jun, Cere-Cere, and my parents, and the other Senshi, okay? So don't be sad for me, because I'm just fine."

Palla-Palla nodded, then hugged Chibi-Usa, crying softly. Chibi Usa let her cry herself out, and as she did she watched the Stallion Reve. For a split second, she thought she saw an amber-colored eye staring at her, but then shook her head. More than likely, it had only been her imagination.

When Palla-Palla's tears finally dried, she gently let go of Chibi Usa and stood up. "Palla-Palla is sorry for crying," she said. "She couldn't help it. She knows her princess is missing Helios, and she doesn't know what to do to help…"

Chibi Usa took her hand and squeezed it reassuringly. "Don't worry," she said. "I'll be just fine. Perhaps I'll see Helios again, but if I don't, then at least I know I'll never be lonely." She smiled. "You're a good friend, Palla-Palla."

Tears formed in Palla-Palla's eyes as she returned the smile. "Palla-Palla is happy to hear that! And if there is anything she can do, please tell her!"

"I will," said Chibi Usa. She paused, then said, "I think I'm going to go to sleep now. I'm very tired."

Palla-Palla nodded. "Good night, Princess Small Lady!" She then turned to leave.

"Wait, Palla-Palla?"

Palla-Palla turned her head to look at her princess. "Yes?"

"Could you…keep this conversation to yourself? I don't want everyone to know…"

"Of course! Palla-Palla will tell no one, she promises!"

"Thank you. Good night."

"Good night!" Palla-Palla smiled at her, then left, closing the door behind her.

Chibi Usa sighed and stared at the Stallion Reve clutched tightly in her hand. Tears filled her eyes as she set it in front of her and pulled her legs up to her chest. She rested her chin on her knees and wrapped her slender arms around her legs.

"Helios…" she whispered. "Did you forget me? Or did you just stop caring about me?"

She sat like this for a while before drowsiness overcame her and she crawled under her bedcovers. Within moments, she succumbed to slumber, and the Stallion Reve lying next to her pillow began to twinkle softly.

And here's chapter one! Came out pretty quick, huh? I decided to bring in Palla-Palla, since she's my favorite of the Sailor Quartet. She's so cute! I probably won't post the next chapter quite as fast, unless I get a lot of feedback. As always, reviews are much appreciated!