Timeline
R
Prompt
Write a story without using the letter "e". (Which I did! Booya!) ("The" was exempt.)
Disclaimer
Bishoujo Senshi Sailormoon belongs to Takeuchi Naoko, Kodansha, and Toei Animation.
Won first place in Th Lttr E challenge during Battle II at SML. (Under my old username, wickedcool.)
I find Small Lady sitting by a row of sakura, a popular spot for the girl to worry. I approach with a warm look and sit too.
"Puu," Small Lady says faintly, "What if Mama stays in this coma? How will I go on? What about Papa?" Such a young girl shouldn't think such thoughts.
"I do not know," I admit. "Your mommy has –"
"Don't say 'mommy' and 'daddy'!" Small Lady shouts. I can't stop my laugh. "Puu, I'm not a baby!"
"I'm sorry, Small Lady." My apology calms the child, a bit, but still a sob slips out.
"Can't I do anything, Puu? I want to play with Mama again."
I draw Small Lady into my arms, a comforting hug. I wish I could ward off the inmost pain, but I can't stop corrupt outward groups from harming the royal family. But that's why I sought out Small Lady.
"The king has a mission for you." The crying halts; a look of shock. "The Ginzuishou is a tool that may bring back your Mama. You must go to the past and bring it back."
Small Lady rubs at the moist skin with the back of a hand and grabs my arms.
"H – how, Puu?"
"With this." I hold out my palm. In it is a small gold charm on a chain. "This will unlock the Corridor of the Past. I can go with you as far as the Door. As soon as you find the Ginzuishou, hold this to the sky and you can pass back through the Door." I put the chain around the pink odango hairdo. A nod and I grasp a small hand and accompany the girl to my post. Now as I watch Small Lady vanishing into the past, I pray for good luck.