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Sailor Moon: Crystal Eclipse 1

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1. Era of Peace

I know none of our visits or stories of that future ever spoke of the Eclipse, but I want you all to be part of our future. I want you all to stay with us, to become my future guardians as well.


Chaos had fallen once again and the world was safe. The final battle between Chaos and Sailor Moon in the center of Shinjuku caught the attention of the world. The media detailed the events, the destruction before and the perfect restoration after. Many who had died returned to life once again, all thanks to Sailor Moon's power. However, Moon knew that she alone wasn't responsible. All the senshi, lunar and eclipse, joined together for one last hurrah against the impending doom Chaos had unleashed. Despite her best efforts to convince the media otherwise, they praised Moon as the lead for the restoration of Tokyo.

The future was all falling into place, as it was foretold, though with differences due to Moon changing the fate of the cosmos. The presence of the Eclipse was a sure-tell sign of this. The changes were welcomed with open arms. There was the possibility of Chaos's return, as he always seemed to lurk in the shadows, yet this time, the senshi was ready to fight at a moment's notice.

Usagi and Mamoru wed after her graduation. The ceremony was humongous, as both had invited everyone they held dear, both family and friends alike. The celebration was filled with happiness and cheer, as Usagi finally had the wedding she'd dreamed about, filled with everything she loved dearly.

Ami and Sasami were high school co-valedictorians, both continuing on to Tokyo University. While in different fields of study, the two continued to compete, attempting to outdo one another with their marks. Both had received academic scholarships, but Sasami had received an additional football scholarship. It was a small victory in their rivalry, but a victory nonetheless, leaving Ami to find new means to outdo Sasami.

Akiko and Makoto opened up a bakery in downtown Tokyo that specialized in both traditional and modern desserts. Tsubaki and Minako helped run the cafe attached to the bakery, though not without Sasami and Ami's help in balancing the books.

Rei soon became high priestess of the Shrine after her grandfather's retirement, and Kasumi began her miko training. Kasumi's presence had bought a bit of a western flair to the shrine, as she began offering fortunes with tarot cards in addition to selling the traditional fortune trinkets which funded the shrine. Despite her eccentric ways, Kasumi excelled in her role, happily taking on whatever task Rei assigned to her. Kasumi found herself surprisingly adept at cleansing ceremonies.

Shana became an acclaimed fairy tale author, living out her dreams of surrounding herself with fairy tales and happy endings. Her most acclaimed book told a story of battles and love between the kingdoms of a past life, romanticizing the events of the Silver Millennium of the past with a bit of an artistic flair. It read much like an ancient legend and was popular with both old and young alike.

Juri continued her archery, becoming a professional demonstrator and competitor. After thorough and rigorous training, Juri finally earned first place in a national competition. No wind would keep her from victory this time.

Five years later, the Silver Crystal finally released a burst of peaceful light, coating the entire Tokyo area in crystal. The light reached far beyond the boundaries of Tokyo. Wars came to a halt, enemies became friends, and the world was finally at peace. Neo Queen Serenity emerged as the source of the peaceful light and ascended to the throne with Neo King Endymion, beginning the Era of Peace.

Sasami didn't hesitate to become the queen's personal guard. She was living out Satsu's dream in being close to the silver moon princess, but continuing her own dream to protect the Crystal Tokyo queen. Satsu's dream had become her own.

Juri and Naru became the king and queen's advisers. While neither knew the foretold future, both had come to realize it didn't matter. The path Usagi had chosen by not destroying the Galaxy Cauldron had changed the future, and the two advisers sought to create a new peaceful future.

The other senshi, both lunar and eclipse, filled in their roles as the royal court while continuing their civilian lives outside the crystal castle. The outer senshi joined the eclipse, finally able to meet their counterparts.

The birth of the princess came soon thereafter. Akiko and Makoto became her caretakers, competing with one another to see who the better caretaker would be.

Everything was falling into place as foretold, but Serenity decided to make a change. She opened up communication with the worlds outside the Solar System. When the animamates first appeared, she quickly learned that there were many senshi out there in the galaxy. Serenity reached out to other systems and alliances within the galaxy. Many heeded her call, as all knew legends of the Silver Millennium. She bore the royal marks of the Silver Moon, and she had its power.

Calling everyone to a conference, she proposed the idea of establishing a network of senshi. She told of the Silver Millennium, about the Eclipse senshi who were established to protect the outer rim of the galaxy. She spoke of the threat the Shadow Galaxy had caused and of past threats caused by Chaos. She wished to protect the galaxy from future threats.

While she didn't speak of it, one particular incident stuck to Serenity's mind. When Chibiusa first came to the past, so did the Black Moon. The Black Moon Clan was from the era of Crystal Tokyo. They had opposed the effects of Crystal Tokyo, the extended times of peace and extreme longevity. They began poisoning the earth and eventually brought everything down to the ground. Serenity couldn't have that happen. This peace they'd all worked so hard to attain. They had to preserve it.

Serenity's words were convincing, and a network of senshi began springing up across the galaxy. They became known as the Crystal Guardians. Many of the brightest stars in the sky found guardians to protect their sector of the galaxy. The Guardians were separated into divisions depending on the region which they protected, including the Nebula, Galactic Center, and Outer Rim divisions. Each division was tasked with protecting the galaxy from future threats and preserving the peaceful era.

....

Nearly a millennium after the Era of Peace began...

They arrived under the veil of night. Three of them, unknown senshi from unknown lands. They stood tall against the city on the shores of Tokyo Bay, watching the world bustle about before them. The city rarely seemed to sleep, transforming into a land of glistening lights. The moon was full that night; its light reflecting in the crystal palace walls standing tall in the center of the city.

"Are you quite certain this is where they have landed?" questioned the senshi with her hair pulled back into a massive bun.

"Mhm," the redhead senshi nodded, tapping the screen of her tablet. "The numbers are all right. The rogues are definitely here somewhere. Statistically, this is a prime target, being the seat of the queen and all. Only logical they would poison this place first. That's how they do it in manga."

"The subject of manga returneth once again," the senshi with the bun frowned. "Certainly you have naught spent every waking moment delving into these strange books, have you?"

"She's not wrong, though," the purple-haired senshi interjected. "This place is the source of peace, yanno? Besides, the outer Eclipse are here. I hear they now stand beside the silver moon senshi."

"Perhaps thine earrings have pierced thy brain," the senshi with the bun frowned. "Eclipse are naught to be interacting so closely with the silver light."

"Then what are we doin' here?" the purple-haired senshi frowned.

The senshi with the bun paused. She couldn't deny their duties here could potentially interfere with the silver moon court.

"Fulfilling our duties," the redhead answered for her. "These rogues are after something no doubt greater than just mischief. This isn't Loki we're talking about. We can't let the rogues poison the Midgard or destroy the Rainbow Bridge. This is our beautiful future we're tasked to protect."

"Indeed," the senshi with the bun agreed. While the reference to the Norse god flew over her head, she understood the sentiment. "Proceed as planned. For the sake of the galaxy."
It's Sailor Moon Monday!
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AGAIN! I'M BACK!

So here we are, new year, new story. Sort of a prologue chapter, but I always like to leave you with somewhat of a sour taste in your mouth at the end of the first chapter. Remember Rei's premonition of the moon tearing in SMSE? Exactly.

I really wanted to start out with establishing what's happened since SMSE. 1000 years is a long time, even in terms of Crystal Tokyo. A quick reminder that this is manga based. People live a very damn long time. Chibiusa (in the manga) was 902 and still considered a kid. Even so, this still isn't the Crystal Tokyo the manga tells you about. Just so you know EVIL Laughter! 

And that strange Shana girl, that's Sailor Plutonium. I think I mentioned her name maybe once or twice?



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:D enter the deepspace senshi? fantastic! for some reason this and the 2nd chapter didnt show up in my inbox tho :/ anyways im off to read chapter 2