Pallas looked out over the vast expanse of land that she would one day have to protect. The gold's and reds flooded the land and bathed it in fiery light in the setting sun. The town below was bustling with people returning home to their families for dinner. Pallas longed to have a mom and dad pf her own. The king and queen were very nice to her and her sisters, and treated them all as their own children like Chibiusa, but she wanted a family of her own. She sighed and plucked a daisy from the ground. Ever since her and her sisters had come to the future, they had been training like crazy to become the future Sailor Scouts. It was only precautionary measures, of course, and sometimes the training was really fun. But most days, it was repetitive, strenuous, and boring. Pallas would rather be playing, or exploring the castle grounds.

"You are very much like I was when I was younger, Pallas." Pallas jumped at the voice, turning around to see Serenity looking down at her.

"Heh, you found me. I thought this was my secret hiding place." Serenity laughed and kneeled down next to her.

"When I was your age, Pallas, I would do anything I could to avoid work." She placed her hand on Pallas's head. "The training will be over before you know it, dear."

"It just takes so long!" Pallas sighed and rested her head in her palm, drawing shapes in the dirt beneath her with a tree branch. "And sometimes, it's really hard!" Serenity nodded.

"Yes, it is. But, in the long run, it will keep all we love safe if anything were to happen." Serenity winked at her then stood back up. "Come on back to the palace. Only a little training left, then you girls can go out and do whatever you wish."

Pallas looked doubtfully at the queen. "How long is 'Only a little training left' to a queen?"

Serenity looked up at the sky and leaned back, a very casual stance that Pallas had never seen the queen do before.

"How does an hour sound? It will fly by." Serenity looked at Pallas with a smile.

"I guess I can deal with that." Pallas giggled and stood up with the queen. "As long as you keep your promise!"

"Queen's honor." She took Pallas's hand and lead her back to the castle. "Some day, Pallas, you will make an excellent Sailor Scout."

Everything…is so peaceful. The sky remains a constant blue. The people bustle about, performing their daily errands. The King and Queen ran the land with grace and intelligence. It was all too damn peaceful. Too damn perfect. Why should they be happy when she had paid the ultimate price? Losing everything she had loved. Everything she had worked for. Her life had been as far from perfect as you could get. How did a peaceful world exist alongside the hidden one of torture, pain, and confusion?

They all had to pay. All of them. Queen Serenity had caused all of her pain. All of her troubles and heartache. She had to be the first to go.

"Good job today, everyone." Serenity smiled down on the future Sailor Senshi. "Remember what Luna and I have taught you today. You're free to go." The five girls bowed and curtsied, then hurried out of the training room as fast as they could. All except for the small, pink-haired princess in training. She stayed behind, looking at her mother.

"Mommy?"

"Yes, Chibiusa?" Chibiusa had grown into a mature young lady, at the age of 12. She was almost ready to take over the throne if anything were to happen to Queen Serenity. She was still dressed in her fuku, now powerful enough to be in her eternal form. She played with the edges of the skirt before looking up at her mother.

"Do you think…we'll ever have to use these powers?" Serenity didn't want to lie to her daughter. She had been feeling a disturbance lately, and so had Sailor Mars.

"I don't know, sweetheart. I sure hope not." She placed her hand on Chibiusa's shoulder. "But if you ever do, I have faith in you. I have faith that you'll save this land. It's true my own powers are no longer what they once were, but I believe I passed them on to you. And because of that, one day, if it's needed, you'll save our peaceful, happy lifestyle."

"Sometimes I feel so weak, Mommy. I feel like the other scouts are stronger than me."

"Small Lady, you are the future Sailor Moon. You are destined to keep harm from ever touching this planet. With that as your duty, you are fully prepared with adequate strength and determination. Power levels are not a competition. I believe all of you have your strong points and weaknesses. But when you work together, none of those matter. That's what make you all a team." Chibiusa smiled and nodded.

"You're right. I know my scouts have my back, just like I have theirs."

"Then you all are a true team. Keep that close bond, and you will be invincible."

"Thank you, Mommy." Chibiusa hugged her mother before running out to join her friends. Serenity looked after her, feeling the disturbance once again.

"Chibiusa, your powers will grow with time. Don't lose faith in them." She turned to look at the sky and felt the sunlight on her face as the last few strands struggled to stay on the Earth. "You are Sailor Moon now."