Chibiusa was walking home from grade school contentedly. It was pouring with rain but she had her small umbrella for shelter so she was ok. She enjoyed playing in the rain and splashing in giant puddles.

Suddenly she spotted a frog sitting on a rock and cried out in excitement. She only ever saw them near the pond at Usagi's so this was her first time seeing one out in the open. He was so cute; his big yellow eyes gleaming like a big yellow sun and his green skin the colour of grass. His body would be slimy but she didn't care; she liked the way he felt it was funny to her.

The frog stared at her with its big yellow eyes blankly; cold and uncaring. A simple minded creature that had no brain. All it new was instinct to procreate and swim in the water; then eventually fade.

Chibiusa cried out in excitement; he was so small and cute. She wanted to take it home and put it in the pond back home. Then she could see him every day and say hello to him. She rushed forward quickly wanting to catch him.

The frog sat there aware of her but uncaring; the rain and mucus his body naturally provided would make it impossible for a simple human to catch him. Plus he could see some tasty insects nearby.

"If I catch him I can put him in mama's pond; then I can watch him every day!" Chibiusa thought to herself excitedly. She didn't have a lot of friends and she would never be lonely with Mr. Frog beside her.

Suddenly Chibiusa slipped in the mud and wet stones; her heart jumped in her chest as she realized she was falling. Her balance had been disturbed and she could feel gravity pulling her down already. Fear and panic filled her but there was nothing she could do about it.

She knew it would hurt when she fell; she would get an ouchie on her knees or face which would sting when mummy took care of it. Then it would bleed and if she tried to move her leg would hurt bad.

With a loud splash Chibiusa hit the ground covering herself in mud and water; she lay there for a while quietly. Eventually her body twitched and she slowly raised her head out of the mud and slowly looked up.

The frog had gone; obviously scared off by the sudden noise; but to Chibiusa he had left because he didn't like her. Or perhaps he couldn't stand to look at clumsy people like her and went to tell his friends.

"Just like before" Chibiusa thought to herself sadly. Back in the future when she tried to catch a frog her parents had been mean and left her on the ground not helping her up.

She could feel the muddy water and rain soaking her body making her cold; she had scraped her knee upon her fall so it stung badly. She was alone and hurt and Mr. Frog had run away; and she didn't know why.

She felt tears welling up in her eyes; she was cold and scared and lonely. She wanted to go home but couldn't think straight. She didn't know what to do or what to do now!

"Mummy" she sniffed sadly closing her eyes and letting the tears fall.

"Chibiusa?!" A voice said suddenly.

She looked up and saw Usagi standing there with 2 shopping bags and an umbrella. She looked surprised and worried.

"Mama" Chibiusa whimpered quietly more tears forming; she was so glad to see her.

Usagi knelt down quickly and picked up her child anxiously. She had told Chibiusa to wait with the teacher till she arrived but obviously she had gotten impatient. It often worried her how independent she was for her age.

"Chibiusa didn't I tell you to wait for me at the school? Why would you go off on your own?" Usagi scolded firmly.

"I...I..." Chibiusa stammered nervously. Yes she was still small but she wasn't a baby; she knew the way to Mamoru's house on her own.

Usagi pulled Chibiusa close to her tightly "You must never EVER wonder off on your own Chibiusa; what if a scary person came and tried to take you away" she cried tearfully.

The idea of a stranger taking her baby and trying to do her harm scared her; she would never be able to live with herself if something like that happened. Yes she hated it when she was a brat but she loved her regardless.

Chibiusa then burst into tears sobbing loudly; she hadn't meant to make her mama so worried; she just wanted to show her she was grown up. She never ever wanted to make her worry so much "I'm sorry! I'm sorry mama!" she wept.

Usagi tightened her grip burying her face into her daughter's hair affectionately. Even if she wasn't a perfect adult she was capable of acting like an adult sometimes; especially if Chibiusa was in danger or capable of being harmed.

Back home

Usagi was carrying Chibiusa close to her while holding the groceries in her arm and holding the umbrella. She had finally settled down and was quietly nuzzled against her chest clinging to her shirt.

She then placed her down upon the sofa and inspected her knee "Hmm...it's just a scrape but you'll need a bath too. I'll clean you off and patch it up after ok" she said kindly.

Chibiusa nodded quietly; she just wanted to be babied right now and was enjoying this time with her mother. Yes in this era she wasn't born yet but she would enjoy it none the less.

Usagi smiled and went to run a bath to clean off Chibiusa; she would surprise her by adding some bubbles to cheer her up too. But she would be gentle as her leg would sting badly due to the hot water.

Suddenly the phone began to ring to which she quickly answered it "Hello Tsukino residence" she said casually.

"Hey meatball head" Mamoru said affectionately.

"Mamoru-Chan" she cried quietly not wanting to attract Chibiusa; she needed to stay put or more cleaning would be needed.

"You still want me to come over later?" He asked curiously. He knew she would always welcome him but he needed to make sure in case she was studying.

"Of course; can you bring some chocolate Mochi too" she asked curiously. She knew Chibiusa would cheer up after the unhappy day she had been through.

"Can do Meatball head" Mamoru teased affectionately. After all this time her love of sweets still hadn't ended.

"Ok I have to go Mamo-Chan; I'm a bit busy right now" she apologized gently. She loved to hear his voice but was more concerned about Chibiusa right now.

"Kk; talk to you later Usako" he said lovingly and hung up.

Usagi smiled fondly as she hung up the phone; she felt so lucky to have Mamoru in her life. It made her even happier to know she would one day create Chibiusa with him one day.

She then made her way to the bathroom and grabbed 2 towels and some clean yellow dress for Chibiusa. It was knee length and baggy so it would be comfy to sit around in at least. She then began to run a bath quickly adding the bubble liquid and making sure the temperature was correct. After all she didn't want Chibiusa to burn or cook to death in the tub; that would be awful.

An hour later

Chibiusa was dozing on the couch knocked out from exhaustion and the heat of the bath. She was wearing the yellow dress Usagi had looked out and her hair was loose.

Usagi placed a blanket over her lovingly and smiled; sometimes she forgot how cute Chibiusa was due to her naughty behaviour. She leaned forward and kissed her on the cheek fondly.

She then pulled away slowly gazing at her sleepy face; she had so much love for her but didn't always convey it well. "Mummy loves you so much" she said tenderly stroking the sleeping girls head.