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A small figure tiptoed into the chamber where Sailorearth was laying still in a coma like state. The little figure giggled and tapped the brooch on Sailorearth's chest. The circle opened revealing the tan stone hidden within. With a gasp the little figure whispered something and placed a ball of light inside the star. It closed the star and stood back waiting. The ball of light the figure placed inside Sailorearth's brooch suddenly infused with her entire being. Sailorearth woke with a gasp and looked around wildly, her dark ponytails flying about her shoulders.

"Where am I?" she asked, noticing that she was still in her Sailor fuku.

"You're in Imitar's chamber, I came here to wake you up. You know it's not good for the Sailor of the Earth to be trapped!" The tiny figure replied from the darkness of a corner.

A flash of light greeted Sailorearth's eyes from the corner where the figure stood. "Dare, anata?" she asked, peering into the corner, trying to see the person.

The small figure stepped into the sullen light of the chamber. Sailorearth felt as if she was looking into a mirror! The girl looked exactly like her except her fuku was the reversed, her boots and skirt was lemon yellow while her bows were a deep purple. Sailorearth gasped and leaped from the altar she was laying on, walking closer she touched the girl's cheek, making the girl giggle.

"Are you me?!" Sailorearth gasped as she grabbed one of the girl's ponytails.

The girl smiled and calmly removed her ponytail from Sailorearth's grasp. "No, I am not you. I am your daughter. Some called me Chibimo back at home, but seeing us now I guess I'm not so small," she said with a smile.

"Okay, if you're Chibimo, then what is your Sailor name?" Sailorearth prodded, leering at the girl in confusion.

"They call me Sailorparadise." She smiled again "In the future you're Sailor Utopia and I am Sailorparadise, together we work to make Earth a happy place since the Neo King and Neo Queen are busy with other plans."

Sailorearth scratched her head in confusion. "Nani? Utopia? Iie it can't be!" she said.

"It's okay, Okaa-san, this is going to take some time to get use to. There will be time for that later, but now we have to get out of here before Imitar returns to finish you off," Sailorparadise said suddenly, taking a dark tone to her voice. "My power is very limited since I've been trapped a while, we're going to have to fight our way out," she continued, slowly ushering Sailorearth to the dark end of the chamber.

"Nani, there's no light, how can we see?!" Sailorearth babbled, still unsure of what's happening.

"Daijoubu! I have light," she said, reaching up and turning the hair jewels that decorated her odangos. The bright purple lights appeared like head beams, lightening their way through the tunnel. Hearing a sound, Sailorparadise closed the entrance behind them. She could hear Imitar cursing loudly at the top of his lungs.

"Come, Okaa-san, we must go find Sailorearth," she finished and pushed Sailorearth ahead of her, letting her head beams light the darkness.

For what seemed like hours the two crept inside the tunnel, Sailorparadise was giving directions from behind, keeping an eye behind them. Finally they reached the end of the tunnel and Sailorparadise passed Sailorearth and gave a push on the door. It swung open into a chamber much similar to the one Sailorearth was lying in. A tiny girl rushed towards Sailorparadise and wrapped her arms around her waist.

"Paradise, where have you been, I was worried about you!" the girl said and began crying loudly.

"It's OK," she soothed the small girl. "I found Okaa-san! I told you she was here!" she said as the girl stopped her sobbing and looked up.

"Mommy!" the girl cried and rushed into Sailorearth's arms, Sailorearth, still unsure of what was happening, embraced the small girl. Not able to take it anymore, she cried, "What in the name of Earth is going on? You still haven't told me much!" She looked at Paradise, who suddenly stopped smiling.

Paradise took the little girl by the hand and let her to the table. They all sat down, Sailorearth started to drool noticing the various fruits in the large orange bowl on the table, helping herself to some grapes and bananas she wolfed them down eagerly, feeling her strength beginning to return to her.

"Good, you need your strength Okaa-san--" Sailorparadise began.

"Why are you calling me Okaa-san!?" Sailorearth broke in, letting a grape drop from her hand.

"Because, you're our mommy!" the small girl said, twirling her finger in a long ponytail, her dazzling green eyes sparkled in the dim light.

"Well maybe we should go back, way back," Sailorparadise began again, her violet eyes sparkling. "You see oka...Sailorearth, Me and Sailorearth here were captured by Imitar. He appeared to us one day while you and I was in battle. After a long fight with him, he stunned me and captured me. I awoke in the same kind of chamber you were in, this one. The next day, he went back and captured Sailorearth," She said, pointing to the small girl wearing the same fuku as Moshi. "I guess he thinks since he has us both, he could control Earth," she stopped as she noticed Sailorearth's eyes watering. "Is there something wrong Sailorearth?"

"You're...my...daughters?" she sniffed, and felt the warm tears run down her cheeks. Unable to say anymore she stood up and gathered Paradise in a warm embrace. Sailorparadise sniffled a bit and returned the hug. The two were locked in an embrace until Sailorparadise felt a nudge on her leg. The little girl squirmed her way between the two, creating a group hug.

After the moment passed, Sailorearth looked at the little girl and said, "What do I call you little one, is your name Moshi also?"

The little girl smiled and answered, "Miko to iimasu, you named me after Obaasan! Paradise is named after you." She snuggled close to Sailorearth. "I am Sailor Neo Earth, but I guess here in the past I'll be Chibiearth."

"The reunion was nice, but we have urgent matters to discuss here," Sailorparadise said, her eyes turning into purple ice. They sat back at the table and began to discuss various ideas on trying to escape Imitar's citadel.

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"Usagi-chan, it's not your fault!" Ami said, trying to soothe a hysterical Usagi. Usagi was in another blue mood after Sailorearth vanished. She simply turned and buried her head in Mamoru's chest.

"I can't believe I thought that mimic was her!" she sobbed looking at Sailorearth's ring she'd been wearing since that ill-fated battle.

"If she was here, I'm sure she wouldn't want you bellowing like a moose!" Rei said, starting to get very annoyed.

"Now now girls, we have to think of a way to get Mo-chan back," Artemis said, twitching his ears. Luna looked at Artemis, she didn't like the way his ears were twitching, he might have a plan brewing in his head. Minako noticed also and proceeded to think of a plan herself.

"I got it!" she yelled, causing everyone to jump back in panic. "We can use our powers and teleport to her!"

"Teleportation wouldn't work like that, we have to know where she's at!" Makoto objected.

Ami whipped out her Mercury computer and started punching at the keys. She nibbled on her finger thoughtfully before speaking. "Actually it might be feasible," Ami started.

"I understand, Ami-chan. Since Usagi has her ring, we could like use that to direct us towards her!" Rei said, suddenly getting excited at the thought of traveling towards some unknown place.

"It's no good!" Usagi screamed, her face scrunching up in anguish. "We can't put Mo-chan in anymore trouble!"

"Usagi-chan, think, this is to save a fellow Senshi, a friend, someone we care about. We can't just sit here!" Minako said, smashing a fist into her other hand.

"Hai," Chibiusa said, yanking on Usagi's ponytail. "It's up to us to go rescue her!"

"So it's settled, let's move!" Makoto said, throwing her henshin stick into the air and saying, "Jupiter Star Power, make up!"

Minako followed suit saying, "Venus Star Power, make up!"

Ami was next. "Mercury Star Power, make up!"

Rei threw her hand into the air and yelled, "Mars Star Power, make up!"

The tiny compact on Chibiusa's bow started to glow. "Moon Prism Power, make up!"

Mamoru also changed into Tuxedo Kamen. They all stood and looked at Usagi, who was staring at the ring on her finger. She was thinking of all the fun times they had in class. "Mo-chan," she whispered and turned to look at the Senshi. "Alright, for Mo-chan, for Sailorearth. Let's go! Moon Cosmic Power, make up!"

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"This way Okaa-san!" Sailorparadise whispered. Chibiearth raced ahead to make sure the corridor was clear. She turned and made a motion for them to come. The three versions of Earth hurried through the citadel, making sure none of Imitar's guards spotted them. They almost made through another hallway until a voice made them stop in fear.

"Halt, in the name of Imitar!" a guard wearing dark armor wielding a long staff approached, aiming his staff at Sailorearth.

"Don't let the staff touch you!" Sailorparadise screamed. Chibiearth screamed and dashed off towards end of the hallway. Sailorparadise threw herself at Sailorearth knocking her out the way. She jumped up pushing her tiara back on her forehead.

"I didn't appreciate that! Paradise Misery!" She pointed a finger to the sky as a dark cloud surrounded her finger, she flung the cloud at the guard, who stopped and slumped on the ground crying. Sailorearth glanced at the crying guard as Paradise helped her from the floor.

"Nani," was all she could utter.

"I control emotions, I just made him very sad," Paradise said with a sly grin, the loud sobs of the guard reached their ears. "Come Okaa-san, we must go to the next hallway, Chibiearth is already there.

Together they hurried to where Chibiearth was. She bounced once she saw them emerge from the corner, she could hear the loud sobs of the guard. "In here let's go!" Chibiearth whispered excitedly. The three herded into another tunnel where they remained hidden.

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The Senshi gathered up on the roof of Rei's temple, a lazy breeze wafted by. Each Senshi could feel the tension of the mission at hand, if they goofed this up, Moshi might be killed. With Luna on Sailormoon's shoulders and Artemis on Venus' they all joined hands and concentrated.

Luna raised her head to the sky and yelled, "Sailor Teleport!"

The colors of Moon, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars surrounded them and shot straight into the air in collected beams of light. A purple light emerged from Moshi's ring, joining the rest of the colors. The ring was going to lead them straight to Moshi. Each Senshi concentrated hard, sending every ounce of their power into the sky. Slowly their forms faded as they were transported to the pathway in front of Imitar's Citadel.

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Removing her head jewel, Sailorearth threw it like a discus, cutting through the guard's armor making him squeal in pain. Since they were all low on energy, they were forced to fight their way to the front gate. Sailorparadise and Chibiearth followed suit, flinging their head jewels like lethal weapons.

They continued their exodus down the hall, striking any guard they encountered, the fear of Imitar catching them drove them on. Turning the corner they entered a cul-de-sac. Chibiearth gulped loudly as six guards followed them.

"Heh, we got you now!" one grunted and charged at Chibiearth with his staff brandished. Chibiearth leaped and connected one foot with his chin and then her other foot, doing a double kick. He flew backwards into the other guards, tripping them over with his body.

"One down, five to go!" Paradise yelled, executing the same kick Chibiearth did moments earlier. Sailorearth threw herself into the fray, landing various punches and kicks. Before the trio knew it the six limping guards were running away screaming.

"We can't let them get away!" Chibiearth roared, as loud as an eight-year-old could. She threw her hands in the air and said 'Neo Life Force... Absorb!" Two of the six guards dropped, drained of their energy. Chibiearth smiled, feeling her powers growing.

Paradise raced behind two guards who were heading for the corner. She placed her hands on their shoulders and her hands began to glow, the guards fell in a crumpled heap of arms, legs, and clashing armor. "Okaa-san, the others!" She prompted.

Holding her hands out in front, Sailorearth bellowed, "Life...Force. ... Absorb!" She drained the two guards huddling in the corner to the very point of their deaths. Her eyes flashed as she felt her power grow ten fold. She picked up her hair jewels and reattached them to her odangos. Paradise and Chibiearth followed suit, suddenly their hair jewels began to flash in a beeping motion.

"Nani?" Sailorearth whispered. A voice reached her ears.

"This place is really dark.."

"...haha... Pluto, darkness is your way of life..."

"...Are you sure this is the place...."

"Neptune..."

Paradise stared at her funny, until she began to pick up the voices as well. Chibiearth smiled once she heard Pluto's name.

"There's more Senshi?" Sailorearth stammered in shock.

"Hai, Okaa-san, Neptune, Uranus, Pluto, and Saturn," Sailorparadise said, touching her mother's shoulder.

"Minna, I know where they're at!" Chibiearth said and sprinted off, with Sailorearth and Paradise in pursuit. They raced down the hallway, causing guards to scatter into the dark corners. The came upon the Anteroom of the Citadel, where the four Outer Senshi stood, taking inventory of where they were.

"Pluto!" Chibiearth squeaked as she attached herself to Pluto's legs. The tall Senshi with the key staff reached down and hugged the smaller Senshi in return.

"You made it!" Paradise said as she embraced Neptune and Uranus. Sailorearth stood in the background, looking at the Outer Senshi, Sailorstarsaturn noticed her and stepped forward.

"I see you've found your mother." She smiled at Chibiearth. "Sailorearth, I am Sailorstarsaturn, The blond is Sailorstaruranus, That's Sailorstarneptune, and the one with the large key is Sailorstarpluto," she finished, somewhat smiling at Sailorearth's reaction.

"Do-Dozo yorishiku," she stammered, trying to regain her composure.

Sailorstarsaturn grinned. "I see we both like purple."

Sailorearth's face flushed slightly. "Ano, well, yours is darker."

"It seems we arrived in time," Sailorstarpluto began, turning towards Sailorearth. "We must get you out of here before Imitar notices." The seven Senshi started for the front gate.

Earth stopped, causing Saturn to turn around and look at her. "Chotto matte! If there are other Senshi, how come I haven't met you yet!? Are you from the future!?"

Pluto had fallen back and started to edge Earth towards the gate with her staff. "Those questions cannot be answered now. You will learn all in due time, I promise."

Earth sighed. Now she was truly confused and pressed for time. She made a note to fully interrogate Usagi when she made it home.

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The wind howled as it raced past the Senshi. "I wonder where how we could get in," Sailormoon wondered, Tuxedo Kamen, stood protectively in front of Sailormoon and Chibimoon. Sailormercury, twisted her earring, making her visor appear. She clicked away on her mini computer as Jupiter and Venus began to pace back and forth.

"Sssh I hear something!" Sailormars said, cupping a hand around her ear. The large brass door of the citadel opened and two guards came tumbling out. A small girl looking like Sailorearth bounced out holding Sailorpluto's hand as the others emerged, with Sailorearth behind them. Everyone stopped, noticing each other's presence. Sailormoon rushed forward screaming Moshi's name. Sailorearth smiled and ran forward also. The two embraced, each sobbing something the others couldn't understand. Sailormoon removed the ring and gave it back to Sailorearth. The stone glittered even more brightly once she placed it back on her finger.

"We must leave, I believe Imitar is coming," Sailorstarsaturn quietly said, placing a hand on Sailorparadise's shoulder. The outer Senshi, Sailorparadise, and Chibiearth stood in a circle. Chibiearth waved as they began to flicker from sight. Soon they vanished, leaving only the Inner Senshi.

"Ja ne, Okaa-san, we'll meet again soon..." Sailorparadise's words reached Sailorearth's ears.

"Let's go now, before Imitar comes out, I'd rather fight on my turf than his," Sailorearth said to the stunned Senshi. The ground began to quake as Imitar made his way through the citadel. Imitar's howling reached their ears as the huddles back in a circle preparing to teleport back to Earth. The last thing Sailorearth saw was his dark mass appearing before them.

"I will find you Sailorearth!" he wailed, taking swipes at their flickering bodies.

"And I will be prepared Imitar, because you'll be on my turf!" Sailorearth said as they vanished from sight, teleporting back to Earth.

The End

Next Chapter: Chapter 7. The Distant Senshi.

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-san -- suffix to someone's name giving respect.

-chan -- suffix to someone's name showing affection.

fuku -- Sailor suit/uniform

Obaasan -- Grandmother

Senshi -- Soldier/Warrior (NOT Scout!)

Minna -- Everyone

Dozo Yorishiku -- Please be gentle with me. (Pleased to meet you)

Ja ne -- Til then (see you later)

Chibi -- little (Chibiusa = little Usagi or little rabbit)