Life Without Me
Part 7: Hope
Co-written by: AngelRaye and WonderfulMiracle
Disclaimers: None of these characters belong to either of us. The chibi scouts do belong to AngelRaye with the exception of Rini.
"Hope where are you?" Michiru shouted as she went in search of her daughter
"In my room Michiru-mama" Hope replied sadly
"You KNOW better than to do that young lady and now you are grounded for one week" Michiru stated as she entered the shared bedroom of her two daughters'.
"Michiru-mama it wasn't all my fault Faith should be punished too" Hope whined
"Faith will be punished but your Haruka-papa is taking care of that" Michiru sighed and walked out leaving her daughter to think.
"Thanks snitch" Faith grumbled as she walked into their room.
"Well if you hadn't have threw that ball at me then this would have never happened" Hope stated
"Well if you hadn't teased me then that window would have never gotten broken" Faith shot back
"Oh yeah well you know better than to throw the ball in the house" Hope retorted getting angry
"You know it might have been better if there was only one of us" Faith shot and walked out the door toward the living room.
"She might have a point maybe if I weren't around things would be different" Hope sighed sitting back on her bed.
"Things like that can be arranged" A new voice said
"Who are you?" Hope demanded looking around the room for the source of the voice.
"I'm Tori and I can show you what life would be like without you" Tori stated
"Really? That might be cool," Hope thought aloud
"Why don't I show you" Tori said taking Hope's hand and leading her through a portal.
"We are in our quarters," Hope exclaimed. "Well I guess I get to see Faith as an only child."
"Don't be too sure," Tori replied. A loud noise could be heard. Faith and a little boy a year younger than she came running around the living room. They were tossing a ball back and forth to each other.
"Ten points in the wastebasket," shouted the boy and he tossed it in.
"Watch the expert," Faith yelled grabbing the ball. She threw the ball and knocked over a shelf holding Michiru's fine china.
"Faith, Tyler," Haruka shouted coming into the room. "What have we told you about playing ball in our quarters?"
"Not too," Tyler replied.
"Give me the ball," Haruka sternly ordered. Faith handed the ball to her. "This will be coming out of your allowances."
"Great," grumbled Faith.
"Who is Tyler," asked Hope.
"He is Faith's younger brother," Tori explained. "Haruka Papa and Michiru Mama adopted him a year after they adopted Faith. He and Faith always get into trouble. You are not there to look out for Faith."
"Wow," gasped Hope.
"Let's go there is more to see," Tori ordered.
"Why are we here" Hope gasped as she looked around the deserted music room.
"You shall soon see" Tori said
"Michiru-mama do I have to" Faith whined as she sat down at the piano
"You and Tyler both know that you have to practice your piano lessons once a day and it's your turn" Michiru told her
"It's no fair I want to be out playing ball," Faith cried wearily
"Well I'm sorry but you are going to do as I tell you" Michiru stated picking up her bow.
"Fine but I don't have to like it" Faith grumbled
"Watch it young lady or you'll find yourself grounded" Michiru sternly said before she started playing a piece of music.
"I guess without me around mom had to find someone to follow in her footsteps" Hope mused thinking how it must be hard on Faith.
"Yes your Haruka-papa had taught them both how to play the piano and now once a day they must practice" Tori replied
"I don't mind the practicing but I bet Faith hates it" Hope stated
"Yep now we must keep going there is lots more to see" Tori said opening the next portal.
"It's the school yard," Hope exclaimed. She looked around. "There's Faith and Gloria playing with the boys. Where's Annika? She is usually with Gloria."
"There she is over there," Tori pointed to a secluded area. Hope saw Annika and Ariel sitting together watching the other children play.
"Look out," Ariel nudged Annika. "Here comes the other kids."
Annika looked frightened. A group of children from their class came up. "It's the palace crybabies," exclaimed one of them.
"And their bodyguard is inside," laughed another.
"Of course since the fifth grade does not have recess now," another one added.
"Leave us alone," whispered Annika.
"What the little mouse speaks," laughed the ringleader. She picked up a rock and threw it at Annika and Ariel. Ariel began to cry as it hit her head.
"Stop it," screamed Annika. "Leave us alone."
"Yes we had better before the teacher comes but we will get you later on crybabies," said one of the kids and they took off.
"I don't understand," cried Hope. "Faith and Gloria always protect them. They did not pay attention to any of this."
"Without you around Faith and Gloria became close friends," Tori explained. "They decided they were not going to waste their time on Annika and Ariel so those two have to fend for themselves."
"Poor Annika and Ariel," wailed Hope.
"Why are we in Aunt Ami's quarters?" Hope questioned
"You shall see shortly" Tori replied
"NO Mommy it hurts" Ariel whined as Ami applied an ointment to her wound
"I know sweetie but we have to cover it so it won't get infected" Ami told her
"I'm so sorry Ami I promise Tyler and Faith WILL be punished" Michiru said
"I know it was an accident but he and Faith need to be more careful" Ami told her.
"I just can't believe they would play tackle with Ariel" Michiru mused
"I'm sure Ariel wanted to join in" Ami stated
"I did Mommy and it was fun till I got hurt" Ariel said
"I know that's when the fun stops" Ami murmured to herself.
"Why do Tyler and Faith play with the younger kids like that?" Hope questioned worriedly.
"You taught Faith that fun didn't have to be hurtful but Tyler has taught Faith that playing rough is more fun" Tori told her
"That's so unlike Faith" Hope mused
"Well she's changed and we have more to see" Tori stated coldly. She led Hope to another scene.
"Come on baby we dare you," Faith shouted. Tyler and Gloria were both with her.
"I don't know if I can," Annika was whining. She was standing on the ledge of the palace. There was a rope tied to a tree in front of it.
"Hey you want us to protect you from the bullies then you have to swing on the rope," Faith informed her.
"Daisy doesn't make me do things like this," cried Annika.
"Daisy is not in our class," Gloria pointed out. "Now come on."
Annika took a deep breath and grabbed the rope. She began swinging on it. Suddenly a huge gust of wind blew taking Annika's small frame with it. Annika screamed as she slammed against the palace. She let go of the rope and tumbled to the ground. She began to scream.
"Let's get out of here," cried Tyler and they all ran off.
The scene shifted to show Annika and Raye in Amy's office. Amy had just finished putting stitches in Annika's forehead. Michiru and Mina came in. "We are so sorry about this Raye," Michiru said.
"Believe me Gloria got a spanking and she is grounded," Mina stated.
"Faith and Tyler are grounded too," Michiru added.
"It's okay but Annika also knows she is not allowed to do something like that," Raye replied as she hugged Annika.
"I'm sorry Mama," sobbed Annika. "I just wanted them to protect me from the kids in the class."
"I understand Sweetheart," Raye told the child. "But I have told you to just ignore those kids."
"I tell Ariel the same thing but she still comes home in tears," Amy muttered.
"Faith would never make Annika do something in return for something," Hope cried.
"She has changed," Tori stated. "You aren't there to teach her the importance of being a good friend."
"Oh Faith," moaned Hope as the scene faded.
"Michiru I can't help it that Tyler hates being a Chibi Scout" Haruka shouted
"Well he is taking after you and you should go talk to him" Michiru shot back angrily
"Why don't you since you know all the perfect words to say" Haruka retorted trying in vain to control her temper
"FINE I will but if you don't start helping me with these two then you can find another place to stay" Michiru said slamming the door as she left their quarters
"Haruka-papa why was Michiru-mama so mad?" Faith questioned as she walked out of her room
"It's none of your concern now get back to your homework" Haruka said
"Why would Haruka-papa get so angry at Michiru-mama?" Hope cried in despair at the scene she had just witnessed
"Without you there with your loving kindness Haruka became cold and uncaring" Tori told her
"I miss my nice Haruka-papa" Hope whined
"I know dear one but you must see one last thing," Tori said opening up a portal.
"It's a battle," gasped Hope. Cosmic Moon and the rest of the Chibi Scouts were fighting a youma. Chibi Venus, Chibi Saturn, Chibi Mercury and Chibi Pluto were all down. Chibi Mars and Chibi Jupiter were caught in the youma's vines.
"Chibi Neptune Knight we need you," pleaded Cosmic Moon.
"This is so dumb," Tyler grumbled as he came out dressed in a knight uniform. "Why do I have to fight with a bunch of girls?"
"Because we need someone to take Neptune's place," shrieked Cosmic Moon. "Now help us out."
Chibi Neptune Knight grumbled and pulled out a sword. He began cutting the vines to release Chibi Mars and Chibi Jupiter. "There," he shouted. "They're free now I am out of here." He threw his sword down and walked away. The youma immediately wrapped its vines around the scouts again.
"Chibi Neptune Knight help," screamed Cosmic Moon but the little boy kept on walking.
"Take me back," shouted Hope. "I can't bear this anymore. Please take me back home."
"I was hoping you would say that," Tori replied as she opened the portal.
"Hope what was that noise?" Faith said running into their shared room
"Oh Faith your here" Hope said hugging her sister tightly
"Of course I am where else would I be silly" Faith joked as she pulled away from her sister.
"It was so horrible I had this weird experience where I saw everything as if I had never exsisted" Hope choked out as she started to cry
"It's okay sis that will never happen" Faith said putting a comforting arm around her sister
"What's wrong Hope?" Haruka questioned worriedly
"Oh Haruka-papa am I ever glad to see you" Hope said throwing her arms around her Haruka-papa's waist.
"What brought all this on?" Haruka asked prying the little girl from her
"Just something I saw but where is Michiru-mama?" Hope whined
"I'm right her darling" Michiru said as Hope jumped into her arms
"Oh Michiru-mama it was so awful" Hope cried holding tight to her mom
"Why don't you tell us about it after you calmed down" Michiru suggested and everyone else nodded.
"I will" Hope sighed as she was glad to just be home.
Part 7: Hope
Co-written by: AngelRaye and WonderfulMiracle
Disclaimers: None of these characters belong to either of us. The chibi scouts do belong to AngelRaye with the exception of Rini.
"Hope where are you?" Michiru shouted as she went in search of her daughter
"In my room Michiru-mama" Hope replied sadly
"You KNOW better than to do that young lady and now you are grounded for one week" Michiru stated as she entered the shared bedroom of her two daughters'.
"Michiru-mama it wasn't all my fault Faith should be punished too" Hope whined
"Faith will be punished but your Haruka-papa is taking care of that" Michiru sighed and walked out leaving her daughter to think.
"Thanks snitch" Faith grumbled as she walked into their room.
"Well if you hadn't have threw that ball at me then this would have never happened" Hope stated
"Well if you hadn't teased me then that window would have never gotten broken" Faith shot back
"Oh yeah well you know better than to throw the ball in the house" Hope retorted getting angry
"You know it might have been better if there was only one of us" Faith shot and walked out the door toward the living room.
"She might have a point maybe if I weren't around things would be different" Hope sighed sitting back on her bed.
"Things like that can be arranged" A new voice said
"Who are you?" Hope demanded looking around the room for the source of the voice.
"I'm Tori and I can show you what life would be like without you" Tori stated
"Really? That might be cool," Hope thought aloud
"Why don't I show you" Tori said taking Hope's hand and leading her through a portal.
"We are in our quarters," Hope exclaimed. "Well I guess I get to see Faith as an only child."
"Don't be too sure," Tori replied. A loud noise could be heard. Faith and a little boy a year younger than she came running around the living room. They were tossing a ball back and forth to each other.
"Ten points in the wastebasket," shouted the boy and he tossed it in.
"Watch the expert," Faith yelled grabbing the ball. She threw the ball and knocked over a shelf holding Michiru's fine china.
"Faith, Tyler," Haruka shouted coming into the room. "What have we told you about playing ball in our quarters?"
"Not too," Tyler replied.
"Give me the ball," Haruka sternly ordered. Faith handed the ball to her. "This will be coming out of your allowances."
"Great," grumbled Faith.
"Who is Tyler," asked Hope.
"He is Faith's younger brother," Tori explained. "Haruka Papa and Michiru Mama adopted him a year after they adopted Faith. He and Faith always get into trouble. You are not there to look out for Faith."
"Wow," gasped Hope.
"Let's go there is more to see," Tori ordered.
"Why are we here" Hope gasped as she looked around the deserted music room.
"You shall soon see" Tori said
"Michiru-mama do I have to" Faith whined as she sat down at the piano
"You and Tyler both know that you have to practice your piano lessons once a day and it's your turn" Michiru told her
"It's no fair I want to be out playing ball," Faith cried wearily
"Well I'm sorry but you are going to do as I tell you" Michiru stated picking up her bow.
"Fine but I don't have to like it" Faith grumbled
"Watch it young lady or you'll find yourself grounded" Michiru sternly said before she started playing a piece of music.
"I guess without me around mom had to find someone to follow in her footsteps" Hope mused thinking how it must be hard on Faith.
"Yes your Haruka-papa had taught them both how to play the piano and now once a day they must practice" Tori replied
"I don't mind the practicing but I bet Faith hates it" Hope stated
"Yep now we must keep going there is lots more to see" Tori said opening the next portal.
"It's the school yard," Hope exclaimed. She looked around. "There's Faith and Gloria playing with the boys. Where's Annika? She is usually with Gloria."
"There she is over there," Tori pointed to a secluded area. Hope saw Annika and Ariel sitting together watching the other children play.
"Look out," Ariel nudged Annika. "Here comes the other kids."
Annika looked frightened. A group of children from their class came up. "It's the palace crybabies," exclaimed one of them.
"And their bodyguard is inside," laughed another.
"Of course since the fifth grade does not have recess now," another one added.
"Leave us alone," whispered Annika.
"What the little mouse speaks," laughed the ringleader. She picked up a rock and threw it at Annika and Ariel. Ariel began to cry as it hit her head.
"Stop it," screamed Annika. "Leave us alone."
"Yes we had better before the teacher comes but we will get you later on crybabies," said one of the kids and they took off.
"I don't understand," cried Hope. "Faith and Gloria always protect them. They did not pay attention to any of this."
"Without you around Faith and Gloria became close friends," Tori explained. "They decided they were not going to waste their time on Annika and Ariel so those two have to fend for themselves."
"Poor Annika and Ariel," wailed Hope.
"Why are we in Aunt Ami's quarters?" Hope questioned
"You shall see shortly" Tori replied
"NO Mommy it hurts" Ariel whined as Ami applied an ointment to her wound
"I know sweetie but we have to cover it so it won't get infected" Ami told her
"I'm so sorry Ami I promise Tyler and Faith WILL be punished" Michiru said
"I know it was an accident but he and Faith need to be more careful" Ami told her.
"I just can't believe they would play tackle with Ariel" Michiru mused
"I'm sure Ariel wanted to join in" Ami stated
"I did Mommy and it was fun till I got hurt" Ariel said
"I know that's when the fun stops" Ami murmured to herself.
"Why do Tyler and Faith play with the younger kids like that?" Hope questioned worriedly.
"You taught Faith that fun didn't have to be hurtful but Tyler has taught Faith that playing rough is more fun" Tori told her
"That's so unlike Faith" Hope mused
"Well she's changed and we have more to see" Tori stated coldly. She led Hope to another scene.
"Come on baby we dare you," Faith shouted. Tyler and Gloria were both with her.
"I don't know if I can," Annika was whining. She was standing on the ledge of the palace. There was a rope tied to a tree in front of it.
"Hey you want us to protect you from the bullies then you have to swing on the rope," Faith informed her.
"Daisy doesn't make me do things like this," cried Annika.
"Daisy is not in our class," Gloria pointed out. "Now come on."
Annika took a deep breath and grabbed the rope. She began swinging on it. Suddenly a huge gust of wind blew taking Annika's small frame with it. Annika screamed as she slammed against the palace. She let go of the rope and tumbled to the ground. She began to scream.
"Let's get out of here," cried Tyler and they all ran off.
The scene shifted to show Annika and Raye in Amy's office. Amy had just finished putting stitches in Annika's forehead. Michiru and Mina came in. "We are so sorry about this Raye," Michiru said.
"Believe me Gloria got a spanking and she is grounded," Mina stated.
"Faith and Tyler are grounded too," Michiru added.
"It's okay but Annika also knows she is not allowed to do something like that," Raye replied as she hugged Annika.
"I'm sorry Mama," sobbed Annika. "I just wanted them to protect me from the kids in the class."
"I understand Sweetheart," Raye told the child. "But I have told you to just ignore those kids."
"I tell Ariel the same thing but she still comes home in tears," Amy muttered.
"Faith would never make Annika do something in return for something," Hope cried.
"She has changed," Tori stated. "You aren't there to teach her the importance of being a good friend."
"Oh Faith," moaned Hope as the scene faded.
"Michiru I can't help it that Tyler hates being a Chibi Scout" Haruka shouted
"Well he is taking after you and you should go talk to him" Michiru shot back angrily
"Why don't you since you know all the perfect words to say" Haruka retorted trying in vain to control her temper
"FINE I will but if you don't start helping me with these two then you can find another place to stay" Michiru said slamming the door as she left their quarters
"Haruka-papa why was Michiru-mama so mad?" Faith questioned as she walked out of her room
"It's none of your concern now get back to your homework" Haruka said
"Why would Haruka-papa get so angry at Michiru-mama?" Hope cried in despair at the scene she had just witnessed
"Without you there with your loving kindness Haruka became cold and uncaring" Tori told her
"I miss my nice Haruka-papa" Hope whined
"I know dear one but you must see one last thing," Tori said opening up a portal.
"It's a battle," gasped Hope. Cosmic Moon and the rest of the Chibi Scouts were fighting a youma. Chibi Venus, Chibi Saturn, Chibi Mercury and Chibi Pluto were all down. Chibi Mars and Chibi Jupiter were caught in the youma's vines.
"Chibi Neptune Knight we need you," pleaded Cosmic Moon.
"This is so dumb," Tyler grumbled as he came out dressed in a knight uniform. "Why do I have to fight with a bunch of girls?"
"Because we need someone to take Neptune's place," shrieked Cosmic Moon. "Now help us out."
Chibi Neptune Knight grumbled and pulled out a sword. He began cutting the vines to release Chibi Mars and Chibi Jupiter. "There," he shouted. "They're free now I am out of here." He threw his sword down and walked away. The youma immediately wrapped its vines around the scouts again.
"Chibi Neptune Knight help," screamed Cosmic Moon but the little boy kept on walking.
"Take me back," shouted Hope. "I can't bear this anymore. Please take me back home."
"I was hoping you would say that," Tori replied as she opened the portal.
"Hope what was that noise?" Faith said running into their shared room
"Oh Faith your here" Hope said hugging her sister tightly
"Of course I am where else would I be silly" Faith joked as she pulled away from her sister.
"It was so horrible I had this weird experience where I saw everything as if I had never exsisted" Hope choked out as she started to cry
"It's okay sis that will never happen" Faith said putting a comforting arm around her sister
"What's wrong Hope?" Haruka questioned worriedly
"Oh Haruka-papa am I ever glad to see you" Hope said throwing her arms around her Haruka-papa's waist.
"What brought all this on?" Haruka asked prying the little girl from her
"Just something I saw but where is Michiru-mama?" Hope whined
"I'm right her darling" Michiru said as Hope jumped into her arms
"Oh Michiru-mama it was so awful" Hope cried holding tight to her mom
"Why don't you tell us about it after you calmed down" Michiru suggested and everyone else nodded.
"I will" Hope sighed as she was glad to just be home.