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21th century.
It was a hot summer day in Juuban. Most people were inside their houses in front of a fan or somewhere cold. Except for a group of nine girls. It was a bittersweet day for all of them. The now not so Chibi Usagi was leaving for the 30th century again. The big difference here was that she was not coming back. All the girls said goodbye to her. Except for one. Saturn, also named Hotaru, was the last one to say goodbye. Chibiusa ran towards her, giving the crying teen a big hug. "Don't cry Hotaru. Please don't cry." Usa said, barely holding her tears back. "Don't go," Hotaru whispered. "I'm sorry, but I have to," Usa answered sadly. "When you get back... will I also be there?" Hotaru asked. Usa began nodding. "Of course you'll be there." She said. "Chibi... its time," Usagi said. Usa noded. She gave Hotaru a sly kiss on her cheeks. Cleaning her tears away. "Please don't forget me," Hotaru said. Usa shook her head. "I won't. I promise." She said. Usa smiled and walked away. She raised the time key and as much as it hurt everyone, they all still smiled. While she said those words that would take her back to her home, she looked at Hotaru one final time before she banished.
30st century.
As I walked through the space door, I finally arrived at the crystal palace. I saw everybody there. Mama and papa ran smiling towards me, giving me a hug, all the Senshi were there, the asteroid Senshi, Haruka, Michiru, Puu and... where was Hotaru? I quickly broke the hug and looked around. As much as I looked I couldn't find her. "Small lady?" Papa said my name and then placed his hand on my shoulder. "Where is Hotaru?" I asked worriedly. I saw mom and the rest of the senshi's hurt face. The asteroid Senshi just looked at me confused. "Who's Hotaru?" Mama asked. At that moment I broke. "How can you say that!? Hotaru! Sailor Saturn! Where is she!?" I yelled. How could they don't know who she is? They have to. After everything that she had done for us. "What are you talking about small lady? There is no Sailor Saturn." Haruka said. "There is! Knock it out! It's not funny." I said. First screaming, but then my voice broke into a sob. Pluto came towards me and hugged me. I hugged her back. "Its okay small lady. Let it out." She said. "Puu! You know she is real! You do! Please tell me you do." I said through my tears. "I'm sorry, but no." She said. Even if she was saying something her face showed a totally different thing. It showed sadness and regret. "Don't worry small lady. I'll help you forget." She said in a whisper. Then kissed my forehead. Everything was blurry and all I could see were the silhouettes of the Senshi and my parents. Everything was turning darker by second. Then there was a loud crash, then silence. Forever silenced. No more sounds of soft piano music that Hotaru loved to play for me. Hotaru? That's a very pretty name. It reminds me of someone. I guess I forgot. I don't remember at all. All I can remember is a sharp pain in my heart and a broken promise.