A/N - So, I am a huge fan of Sailor Moon, both the Japanese Anime and the Manga. I'm also a fan of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings series, written by JRR Tolkein and adapted so well for the big screen by Peter Jackson.

I couldn't find many crossovers with these two categories, so thought I would give it a go. I've been meaning to do a story for LOTR, but thought I would try my hand at this first. For those who have seen both Hobbit movies, I started writing this after the first one came out, and then forgot about it. I found it recently and thought I might continue it. This first chapter is just a prologue to kick things off, but I have the next two chapters written out - from what I had before. It begins with an Unexpected Journey, and will go through to the Desolation of Smaug and beyond. I realise that's a lot to get through, but once things are set up hopefully the story will move along at a good pace. This will be set after the Series One finale of Sailor Moon Classic, where Usagi battles Metalia and dies... it will be different from the one in the Anime, slightly but hope you will all still like it. There will be romance, but it will be eventual, until then there will be plenty of action and drama as seen in the movies. The title roughly or hopefully translates as Moonlight Princess, Light of Hope.

Disclaimer: I own neither Sailor Moon or The Hobbit. Those are property of Naoko Takeuchi, JRR Tolkein and Peter Jackson for the movies. This is purely for fun and enjoyment.

Isilmë Aranel, Calad od Estel

Prologue

"It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light." Aristotle Onassis.

"You've found your courage then, Princess" Queen Matalia sneered wickedly. Her tone was full of sarcasm and malice as she stared down the thorn in her side, the last heir to the Moon Kingdom; the only one who stood between her and ultimate domination with the power of the Imperium Silver Crystal. A dark shadow spread across the land as the evil Queen's power grew, along with her once human-sized form.

"How foolish" Metalia added cruelly. "This time, you will surely die."

Before Usagi could react, the Dark Queen threw waves of powerful dark energy towards her. They hit her relentlessly again and again. But Usagi would not be deterred and continued to stand her ground with newfound strength, courage and hope. Her friends and love had sacrificed themselves for this moment. She would not fail them. Their deaths would not be in vain. Her own self-sacrifice would not be worthless. It was a sacrifice she was willing to make, for the protection of Earth, her current home, and those she had come to love.

The dark energy around the once reluctant Moon Princess increased as Metalia's power hit her with full force. Darkness stretched even further across the land, and would soon cover the world. Usagi could hear the pleas of her beloved Luna not to use the Imperium Silver Crystal, for she knew the outcome. But to protect this world, Usagi would do anything.

"Darkness will not prevail here. In the name of the Moon, I will banish you from this universe" the Princess stood strong. Her words did not falter. Now was not the time to lapse into her childish, foolish, clumsy behaviour. She had to put the teenager behind her and become who she was born to be. She would take up her mother's duty and do her fallen Kingdom proud. She was the Earth's only hope now.

Light began to emanate from the crystal, growing brighter. Usagi's Senshi form dispersed, and was replaced with her white muslin gown. The crescent moon upon her forehead glowed bright, as she opened her cerulean eyes. She stared at the Dark Queen before her with a fierce intensity and brought the crystal before her. It was time.

"Moon Healing Escalation!" Princess Serenity cried. The crystal pulsed within her outstretched hands, and she could feel her power growing.

"I will rule this universe in the name of Chaos" Metalia taunted mercilessly. Her shrill voice pierced the young princess' sensitive ears.

"I believe in this world – all worlds. I will fight to save them and I will defend this world that everyone tried to protect" Serenity retorted with strength she never knew she had. Serenity could feel the presence of her fallen warriors. Though their bodies had gone, their spirits remained. She was no longer just fighting for them – but with them. Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and Venus were supporting her in this battle. Serenity could feel their power, and it only fuelled her further.

"Moon Crystal Power!" Princess Serenity cried, her voice echoing across the dark wasteland. It was her final command. The crystal pulsated with far more power. The light intensified and drove the darkness back. Serenity could hear the shrieks of frustration from her opponent and found comfort in the victory before her. Her entire body shook violently as her own strength began to fail her. With thoughts of hope, warmth, compassion, determination, courage and love Serenity poured every ounce of her being and power into the crystal. A brilliant white light enveloped the land, like the explosion of a supernova. It penetrated every dark crevice of Earth and replaced it with a warm light. The light of hope had driven out the darkness and destroyed its evil vessel.

Thank you, everyone. Serenity's last thought fell with her and the heirloom of her people. Her task here was complete. With the knowledge the Earth was now safe the young Princess begged the crystal to return home to be at peace once more. Although Serenity thought she would return to Earth, she was unaware that the crystal had other plans for her as she was needed elsewhere…

Lord Elrond gazed upon Rivendell's courtyard. He felt a strange change in the atmosphere, as though something had shifted in the world. It was a disturbance. He could not be certain of its effects and wondered if the other guardians had felt it too... Perhaps he should ask.

Elrond turned to make his way to his personal study but stopped in his tracks; it seemed that the Lady Galadriel was already calling out to him through the process of Ósanwe (telepathy).

"Lady Galadriel, it is an honour as always" Elrond spoke through the telepathic pathway.

"I feel an unfamiliar presence upon us" Galadriel replied in her ethereal tone.

"I felt it too" Elrond confirmed after a moment's pause. "A stranger walks among us… though, I do not feel they pose a threat" Elrond added, almost as an afterthought. He couldn't understand it, but he knew the presence he felt was not a dark one.

"No" Galadriel replied knowingly. Instead, she felt warmth spread throughout her the moment this stranger appeared in Middle Earth. Though she could not yet explain how this event had come to pass, Galadriel was comforted by it.

"Perhaps they are an ally?" Elrond suggested hopefully. He was not blind to the darkness that had begun to spread ever so slowly in their world.

"Indeed, but we must see this newcomer before we can know" Galadriel replied. Although this stranger was no foe, they may not be an ally either – but rather neutral. It was all quite strange, and a rather unsettling situation.

"I will send word to Mithrandir, he would have felt the presence too" Elrond suggested.

"Mithrandir's ability to judge character will prove useful. I feel there is a purpose here, we just need to discover it" Galadriel concluded the conversation and so the telepathic pathway disconnected. It was time to discover the identity of this stranger, and what destiny had in store for them.

A/N - I realise it seems a bit odd that Galadriel is using telepathy, but it is a trait of the elves and was used in DOS between her and Gandalf so I thought I would use it here.

Anyway, let me know what you all think. Reviews are always appreciated, as is constructive criticism.

Thanks,

Kiwi