Well here is part four. This is the last of the inner Chibi Scouts. Next
I will be working on the outer Chibi Scouts. This one is not as long since
Ariel is only six when she becomes a Chibi Scout. I am enjoying writing
this series. I am able to establish friendships among the Chibi Scouts. I
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Our Daughters
Part 4: Ariel
By
Angel Raye
Chapter 1: Positive Test
Amy sat awaiting the results of the tests she had just run on herself. She
had her suspicions that she was pregnant. Her foggy memories of the 20th
century had become much clearer in the last several years. All of the
other scouts had daughters now. Amy remembered all of these children
visiting them in the 20th century. She remembered that her daughter was
the youngest. Recently Hotaru gave birth to a little girl. Amy recalled
that their daughters were only a year apart. Now Amy was getting sick
frequently and suspected she was pregnant herself. As the royal physician
Amy had delivered all of the children here except for the twins of Neptune
and Uranus who were adopted. Delivering all these babies made Amy realize
how badly she wanted one of her own. So she and her husband Greg agreed
they would start trying for one.
The timer went off indicating that it was time to see the results of the
test. Amy looked at the results and saw that her suspicions were correct.
The results were positive.
Later Amy was waiting for Greg, who was also Mercury Knight to arrive in
their quarters. As soon as she saw the test results she called him on her
communicator asking him to meet her. She gazed at the spare room trying
to imagine it as a nursery. By the time the baby came Raye's daughter,
Annika, would probably be out of her crib and Amy could maybe have it for her.
Greg came in. "Hi Amy," he said. "You have big news for me don't you?"
"You know what it is," said Amy. Greg could see into the future. When Amy
first met him he knew he was a Shadow Warrior for the Negaverse. He also
knew that Amy was Sailor Mercury.
"Of course I know," said Greg. "But wouldn't you rather tell me yourself?"
"I am pregnant," said Amy. "We will become parents in about eight months."
"I am so happy," said Greg as he took Amy into his arms. "We are going to
have a beautiful little girl."
"I guess nothing surprises you," said Amy as she kissed Greg.
That evening King Endymion and Neo-Queen Serenity threw a party for Amy and
Greg. Amy had not told the other Scouts or Knights yet because she wanted
to announce it at the party.
"What is the occasion of this party," asked Raye. "I wanted to spend time
with Annika tonight."
"Daisy was upset when I told her I was going to be here," said Lita.
"I asked Serenity and she said it was a surprise," said Mina.
"Attention everyone," said King Endymion. "Amy and Greg or Sailor Mercury
and Mercury Knight have an announcement to make."
Amy shyly stood in front of everyone. "Greg and I just wanted to let all
of you know," she said. "In about eight months there will be another
member of the family."
"You are going to have a baby," said Mina in delight.
"Congratulations," said Raye. "You will make a great mother."
"I am so happy for you," said Lita.
"A toast to Amy and Greg," said Endymion.
"Congratulations," said Serenity. "You will be great parents."
"Best wishes," everyone said.
Serenity and Endymion's daughter, Rini dashed out of the room. Everyone
was surprised. Serenity looked apologetically at Amy. "I'll go and talk
to her," she said. "I think she is having a difficult time with this."
Serenity left the room to look for her daughter.
"I am so happy for you," said Raye hugging Amy. "Being a mother is so much
fun."
"It's hard work too," said Mina. "Hopefully yours will not be a handful
like mine is."
Everyone laughed. Mina's daughter Gloria was a major handful. She did not
listen to anyone and did not respect anyone.
"You daughter will be smart," said Setsuna. "You will also have an unusual
birth but the baby will be healthy."
"An unusual birth," said Amy. "What's that suppose to mean."
"I guess we will find out when the time comes," said Greg,
Chapter 2: The Birth
"This isn't a really good day to go out," said Amy as she followed Lita and
Raye into the restaurant.
"Come on Amy," said Lita. "Your baby is due any day now. We should have a
good time because for the next few months you are going to be to busy with
the baby to have a girl's day out."
"Besides," said Raye. "Today was perfect. Chad decided to take Annika to
visit his parents today. It was perfect for me."
"And Ken wanted to have a father-daughter day with Daisy," said Lita.
"That meant both of us are child free today."
"I wish Serenity and Mina could join us," said Amy.
"So do we," said Raye. "But Serenity promised Rini she would do something
with just her today and Mina has to take care of Gloria who is sick."
"That just left us," said Lita. "Now let's have a nice lunch and enjoy
ourselves."
"Looks like it is going to storm," said Amy looking outside.
"Oh no," said Raye. "Annika is terrified of thunder. I am the only one
who can calm her during storms."
"Now Raye we are not supposed to be worrying about the kids today," said
Lita. "Annika is with her father so she will be fine."
The sky was turning black. Pretty soon a loud storm was going on. Then
the power went out.
"Great," said Lita. "Now I cannot see."
"That's the least of our problems," said Amy putting her hands on her very
large stomach."
"Why do you say that," asked Raye.
"I am going into labor," said Amy.
"You're what," exclaimed both Raye and Lita.
"You heard me," said Amy as she leaned back in pain. "I am going into labor."
"You can't go into labor now,' said Lita.
"She's right," said Raye. "This is not the right time or place."
"I am afraid we do not have much say in the matter," said Amy. "Ready or
not this kid is coming."
Half an hour later Amy was lying on the floor having contractions. There
were no doctors except for Amy in the restaurant. To make matters worse,
the phones were down so no one could call for an ambulance.
"What are we going to do," said Raye. "The only child I delivered is my
own and Amy was there to deliver her."
"I don't know," said Lita. "But it looks like it is up to us."
"Girls," said Amy out of breath. "I hate to break up this latest panic
session but I have to push."
"Oh God," groaned Raye. "Okay Amy you better push."
Amy sat forward and pushed down hard. Lita applied a wet cloth to Amy's
forehead. "I can see the head," said Raye. "Now what do I do?'
"When I push again you need to try and pull her out," said Amy. "I am
getting ready to push again."
"I knew there was a reason I never wanted to go into the medical field,"
said Raye. "Push Amy."
Amy gritted her teeth and pushed hard. "I think I have her," said Raye.
"What do you mean you think," said Lita.
"Push again," said Raye. Amy gave a good hard push and Raye got the baby.
"I have her," said Raye and crying filled the restaurant. The people all
cheered. Raye took a knife and severed the umbilical cord. She wrapped
the baby in a towel and handed her to Amy. Amy gazed lovingly down at the
tiny child. She had blue hair and blue eyes.
"She's beautiful," said Amy with tears in her eyes. She turned to Raye and
Lita. "You were both wonderful," she said. "Thank you."
Amy gazed down at the baby. "I love you Ariel," she said.
A couple of hours later Amy, Raye and Lita were back at the palace with the
newest member of the family. The news of Ariel's birth quickly spread all
over the palace.
"I am so sorry I was not there for it," said Greg sadly because he had
missed the whole thing.
"Just don't tell me if you knew it was going to be like this," said Amy.
"Because I do not want to know."
"All right," said Greg with a laugh as he held Ariel's small hand in his.
"She is beautiful like her mother."
"I must say Amy," said Serenity coming in with Rini. "You certainly had
the most creative delivery out of everyone."
"You can say that again," said Mina coming in after Serenity.
"I never want to do that again," said Raye carrying two year old Annika.
"I hear you," said Lita as she lifted four year old Daisy onto the bed.
"Where is your sense of adventure," asked Micharu as she and Haruka came in
with their two-year-old twins.
"You should be proud of yourselves," said Haruka.
"We are," said Raye. "But I never want to do that again."
"Baby," squealed Annika pointing to Ariel.
"She's small," said Daisy.
"So were you when you were a baby," said Lita.
"Let me see her," said Hotaru coming in with one year old Madelyn. "Just
look at her."
"She is beautiful," said Setsuna as she lifted four year old Maggie onto
the bed.
"Thank you everyone," said Amy. "I am so glad all of you are here to
welcome Ariel into this large family."
"You are important to us Amy," said Serenity. "You delivered all of our
children and you have taken care of them when they are sick. Of course we
are going to be there for you when you have a child."
"Thank you everyone," said Amy as she gazed down at the quiet bundle in her
arms. "You are going to be loved Ariel."
Chapter 3: A Smart Tot
"Hold still Annika I am almost done," Amy said to Raye's four-year-old
daughter.
"Okay," sighed Annika and sat still so Amy could finish brushing her hair.
Raye and Chad had decided to take a romantic weekend away. As usual Raye
was reluctant to leave Annika for a weekend. A year ago Amy had to keep
Annika for a whole week because her parents had to go to the United States
to meet with the ambassadors. Annika had a fit when her parents left but
she was so well behaved during that week that Amy had no problem keeping
Annika for the weekend. She did cry a little when her parents left but she
had been fine for the most part.
"Finished," said Amy and Annika hopped down off the couch. Raye told Amy
to brush Annika's hair every night before bedtime. Like Raye, Annika had
very long, thick hair. Amy could not understand why the other scouts kept
their daughters' hair long. It was a lot of work. Her own hair was short
and she kept Ariel's hair short.
Amy looked over at Ariel. She was sitting next to Annika and the two
little girls were looking at a book together.
"Aunt Amy," said Annika. "Ariel knows all of her letters."
"Does she," asked Amy. Ariel was only two and was already showing signs of
being very intelligent like her parents.
"Yes," said Annika. She had just learned the letters recently and wanted
to teach Ariel.
"Mommy," said Ariel.
"What is Darling," asked Amy kneeling down by her daughter.
"I can read," said Ariel holding up a book. Even though Ariel was only two
she talked very well.
"I know," said Amy with a smile. "Annika said you know all your letters."
"I can read," said Ariel insistently.
"Okay," said Amy taking the book. She decided to humor her daughter. She
took the book from her and pulled Ariel onto her lap. Amy opened the book
and Ariel started pointing to certain words and read them. Amy was
astounded. Ariel was only two. How could she read already?
"Greg," she called. "Get in here quickly."
Greg came in and asked. "What is going on?"
"Listen to this," she said and Ariel pointed to the words she could read
and read them.
"Wow," said Greg. "We were always smart but it looks like we have a child
who tops us."
"How can she read already," whined Annika. "I am older then her and I can't."
"You aren't suppose to yet," Amy explained to the little girl. "But some
children can read at a very early age and it looks like Ariel is one of
those children." Amy kissed her little girl on the head. "Good job my
little genius."
Chapter 4: Adventure
"Come on Ariel," pleaded Madelyn. "Come play with me."
"Okay," said Ariel putting her book away. Since she and Madelyn were the
only children who were too young to go to school, they were the only two
who were left in the care of the palace nannies. Ves took charge of
Madelyn and Palla took charge of Ariel. Usually they stayed together until
the others got home from school so that the two girls could play together.
As a result Ariel and Madelyn were firm friends. Next year Madelyn will be
going to school, which meant Ariel, was going to be without another child
to play with.
"I wish I could go to school," said Ariel wistfully.
"Me too," said Madelyn. "Then we could be with the other children."
"Why don't we go to the school now," whispered Ariel.
"I don't know how to get there," said Madelyn.
"I do," said Ariel. "Mommy and I walk by it all the time."
"What about Palla and Ves," asked Madelyn.
"We can wait until they take us outside," said Ariel. "And when they
aren't looking we will go."
"Okay," said Madelyn.
An hour later Palla and Ves took the two little girls outside to play. Ves
had to step inside for a few minutes, which only left Palla. Ariel went up
to Palla. "We're thirsty," she said.
"Okay," said Palla. "You two wait here and I will get you something to
drink." Palla went inside and Ariel turned to Madelyn.
"Let's go," said Ariel and she and Madelyn ran toward the palace gate.
"Sailor Mercury, Sailor Saturn," Palla cried running into the conference room.
"What is it Palla," asked Mercury with concern.
"Madelyn and Ariel are gone," gasped Palla with tears in her eyes.
"What do you mean gone," asked Saturn in alarm.
"They told me they were thirsty so I went in to get them something to
drink," said Palla. "When I came out they were gone. I only left them for
a minute. I checked all over the place. They are not anywhere."
A chill had gone over Mercury's heart. Saturn fainted. Mars and Neptune
caught her before she hit the floor.
"Where could they be," asked Serenity.
"They must have left the palace grounds," said Mercury. "Ariel has been
very restless since Annika, Gloria, and the twins started school this year.
She may have tried to go to the school herself."
"And took Madelyn with her," concluded Uranus.
"Come on Hotaru," said Neptune gently patting Saturn on the face.
Saturn came too. "Madelyn," she gasped sitting up suddenly.
"Easy," said Neptune. "You've had a shock."
"We have got to find the children," said Saturn. "They are only
pre-schoolers. They should not be out alone."
"Don't worry," said Jupiter. "We will go out and look for them. Mercury
you will use your computer of course."
"Yes," said Mercury who already had her computer out and scanning for the
children.
"Saturn you should stay here," said Uranus. "Neptune will stay with you.
The rest of us will look."
"How can you stay so calm Mercury," asked Mars. "If my daughter were
missing I would be panicking."
"I am scared," said Mercury. "But I am not going to accomplish anything if
I panic. Ariel is very sneaky sometimes. She has wanted to go to school.
I am sure she tricked Palla so that she could slip away."
"Well don't worry," said Venus. "We will find them."
"I'm scared Ariel," said Madelyn. "I don't know where we are."
"I do," said Ariel. "Look the school is over there."
"There's Annika, Gloria, Hope and Faith outside," said Madelyn.
"Annika, Gloria," called Ariel.
"Hope, Faith," called Madelyn.
The four girls ran over to the fence. "What are you doing here," asked Faith.
"We wanted to come to the school," said Ariel. "So we snuck out."
"You are going to be in trouble," said Annika shaking her head.
"I know but I want to come to school," said Ariel.
"You are too young," said Hope.
"You can't come in," said Gloria.
"We can watch from here though," argued Ariel.
"But not for long," said a voice from behind them. Ariel and Madelyn
turned and saw Lita standing behind them.
"Aunt Lita," said Madelyn.
"Hi," said Ariel. "Why are you here?"
"Looking for you," said Lita. "Everyone is looking for you. Both your
mothers are scared to death right now."
"I wanted to come to school," said Ariel with a pout.
"I know but you should not sneak out of the palace without an adult," said
Lita taking each girl by the hand. "It is not safe. You are both in a lot
of trouble."
"When can I come out," asked Ariel as she sat in time out in the corner.
"When I say so and not a minute sooner," said Amy. She had been relieved
to see that Ariel was all right but she was also angry with her for
sneaking out of the palace yard like that. As soon as she got back to the
palace Amy took Ariel to their quarters and put her in time out. Saturn
had been so relieved to see Madelyn but also was going to put her in time
out for a while.
"I just wanted to go to school," said Ariel. "I can already read a little
bit. Why can't I go?'
"Because you are too young," said Amy. "You have to be five and you are
only three."
"I just wanted to see it," said Ariel.
Amy knelt down in front of her little girl. "I know you are eager to start
school,' she said. "But you must not go out by yourself like that. It is
not safe for a little girl your age to be out by herself. I was so scared
that something would happen to you."
"I'm sorry Mommy," said Ariel flinging her arms around Amy's neck. "I
won't do it again."
"You are darn right you are not doing that again," said Amy hugging her
little girl.
Ariel sat back down in her chair. Amy smiled at her. "If I give you a
giant kiss what will you give me," she asked.
"I will give you a giant hug," said Ariel.
Amy gave Ariel a kiss and Ariel flung her arms around Amy's neck. "I love
you Mommy," said Ariel.
"I love you too Darling," said Amy.
Chapter 5: First Party
"There you are," said Amy as she put the bow hair clip in Ariel's hair.
"You are all ready to go."
Ariel looked at herself in the mirror. She was wearing her light blue
princess dress. Her mother had put a hair clip with a bow in her short
hair. Ariel was excited. This was her first party she was attending.
Once the children entered Kindergarten they were to start attending these
parties. Even though Ariel still had a year to go the queen decided that
she should not be left out since she was the only one who was not in school
yet. Tonight was Madelyn's first party too. It was for the King and
Queen's anniversary. It was agreed that Ariel was mature enough to go to
the parties. Ariel was glad. She hated being left out of things because
she was the youngest. In fact Greg and Amy enrolled her in a preschool
three days a week just so she can have someone to play with. The only
problem was that Ariel was bored because she was already reading and knew
everything they taught in preschool. Amy already arranged to have her
daughter tested to see if she could enter second grade instead of
Kindergarten next school year.
"Now," said Amy. "Shall we go over the rules?"
"Be on my best behavior and remember my manners," said Ariel.
"Good girl," said Amy. Ariel gazed up at her mother. She looked so pretty
in her royal blue evening gown.
"When I grow up I am going to be just like you Mommy," said Ariel.
"You are already more like me then you know," said Amy as she picked up her
daughter.
"I am ready," said Greg as she appeared in his tuxedo.
"Daddy you look handsome," said Ariel.
"And you my little princess," said Greg. "Are more beautiful than a rose."
"Oh Daddy," giggled Ariel as they headed for the party.
"We told you these were boring," said Daisy. Since she was in third grade
she had been attending these parties for several years.
"You were right," said Madelyn with a sigh.
Rini was nibbling on a cookie. She was twelve and had been coming here for
a long time. "Just be glad you are all together," she said. "I was here by
myself for a long time before Daisy and Maggie were allowed to come."
"What's wrong with Annika and Gloria," asked Ariel suddenly. She looked
over at where Annika and Gloria had gone to get something to drink. Now
they seemed to have a difficult time standing.
"I don't know," said Rini as she led the group of children over to Annika
and Gloria. "Are you all right," she asked them.
"The room is spinning," said Annika.
"Make it stop," begged Gloria.
"The room is not spinning," said Maggie with a puzzled look in her eyes.
"Yes it is," said Annika. "We felt like this after we drank our apple juice."
"There is no apple juice here," said Rini.
"Yes there is," said Gloria.
Where did you get this apple juice," asked Rini and the girls pointed to
the table. Rini looked and yelled in horror. "That's not apple juice.
That was wine you drank."
"You are in trouble," said Hope.
"I am going to get their parents," said Rini and she took off.
Ariel knelt down by Annika. She looked terrible. "She looks green," said
Ariel.
"So does Gloria," said Maggie who was trying to get Gloria back to her feet
without success.
Rini came back over with Raye, Mina, and Amy. Ariel knew her mother was
here because she was the doctor. She watched as Amy checked both of the
girls' eyes and confirmed that they had drunk some alcohol. Annika said
she felt sick so Raye snatched her up and hurried toward the bathroom.
Gloria was moaning so Mina picked her up and took her back to their
quarters. Ariel walked over to her mother and tugged at her dress.
"Mommy," she said. "What is wrong with them?"
Amy knelt down by Ariel and gathered the little girl into her arms. "They
drank something they were not supposed to," she explained. "And it made
them sick."
"Will they be all right," asked Ariel.
"They will be fine Darling," said Amy. "Now would you like to dance with
Daddy and I?"
"Okay," said Ariel and Amy picked her up and carried her over to Greg.
Between her parents Ariel danced a couple of dances. This was the fun part
of the party. Ariel decided dancing between her parents was fun.
The party ended late. Amy could not believe the time. It was way past
midnight. Raye and Mina had come back to the party after putting their
daughters to bed but left again to take care of them. Amy had to find
Ariel. It was way past her bedtime.
"Where's Ariel Daisy," asked Amy as she spotted Daisy leaving with her
parents.
"Over there," said Daisy pointing.
Amy looked over and saw Ariel curled up asleep on a chair. Amy smiled and
walked over to Ariel and picked her up. Ariel stirred a little but did not
wake up. Amy and Greg left the ballroom.
Ariel woke up while Amy was changing her into her nightgown. "Is the party
over Mommy," she asked sleepily.
"Yes Darling," said Amy. "You were a very good girl tonight."
"I am always a good girl," said Ariel with a yawn.
Amy smiled. Ariel was a good child but like all children she had her
moments. She finished changing Ariel and tucked her into bed.
"Goodnight Ariel," she said kissing her daughter on the cheek. "I love you."
"Love you too," mumbled Ariel as she drifted off to sleep.
Chapter 6: Too Smart for Preschool
Ariel sat in the book corner in her preschool class. Since she was the
only one in the class who could read the teacher would let her read to some
of the children during playtime. Today Amy was reading a book about a
little boy who just got a baby sister.
"My mommy is going to have a baby," said one little girl, Holly.
"My mommy can deliver babies," said Ariel. "She has delivered all of the
babies in the palace."
"Where do babies come from," asked a little boy, Justin.
"Inside mommy's tummy," said Holly.
"Well how did it get there," asked Justin.
"I don't know," said Holly. "Do you know Ariel?"
"No," said Ariel. "But my mommy has books on how babies get into tummies.
I can read and find out."
"And you will tell us," asked Justin.
"Of course," said Ariel glad that she knew how to read.
After preschool when Ariel was supposed to be taking a nap she quietly
snuck into her parents' study. Palla was reading a book and did not
notice. Ariel went over to the bookshelf and found what she was looking
for. She took the book back to her room and began to read. She could not
believe some of the pictures in the book. "They will not believe this,"
said Ariel to herself. "I will have to bring this book to school tomorrow
and show them." Ariel stuffed the book into her bookbag.
The next day Ariel took the book to preschool without her parents'
knowledge. During playtime Ariel got her bookbag out and sat down in the
book corner with Holly and Justin. The three looked at the pictures and
Ariel read the book to them.
"So that is how babies are made," asked Holly.
"Yuck," said Justin. "Wait until I tell Mommy and Daddy."
"What are you three looking at," asked the teacher Miss. Jeanette.
"Nothing," said Ariel quickly putting the book back in her bookbag.
"Hand it over," said Miss Jeanette and Ariel reluctantly handed the book to
Miss. Jeanette. Miss. Jeanette looked at the book and was shocked. "Have
you been reading this to the kids?"
"Yes Ma'am," said Ariel softly.
"I am going to keep this book," said Miss. Jeanette. "And I am going to
call your mother and ask her to come and get you instead of your baby
sitter today."
Ariel sighed knowing she was in for a long day.
Ariel sat uncomfortably in a chair while her mother and teacher talked.
She could tell by the look on her mother's face that she was not happy
right now.
"I have never met such a bright child," said Miss. Jeanette. "Her I.Q.
must be phenomenal."
"400," said Amy. "Mine is 300 so Ariel's is higher than mine and her
father's. I had no idea she was reading this though."
"She is going to be bored when she goes to Kindergarten next year," said
Miss. Jeanette.
"I am going to have her tested and see if she can go to second grade next
year," said Amy. "I knew she would be too bright for preschool but I
wanted her to build social skills. This was not what I had in mind."
"I would suggest you start checking her bookbag before she leaves for
school in the morning," said Miss. Jeanette. "Parents do not send their
children to preschool to learn how babies are made."
"Don't worry," said Amy giving her daughter a hard look. "I will be having
a long talk with Ariel about this."
"Thank you," said Miss. Jeanette.
That evening Amy was not in a good mood. She had gotten several irate
phone calls from parents about the book that Ariel had read to the children
that day. Amy had to apologize to all the parents. The study was declared
off limits to Ariel who had a very long time out when she got home that
day. Right now Ariel was in bed and Amy was waiting for Serenity, Raye,
Lita, and Mina to come over. After this day Amy needed to talk with the
friends who were like sisters.
Serenity arrived first. She was the only one who did not have a young
child to put to bed, which was the only reason why she got there first.
Since Rini was twelve she stayed up later than the rest of children did.
Raye arrived next since Annika was easy to get to sleep. Lita was next
since Daisy decided she wanted her father to put her to bed that night.
Finally an exhausted Mina arrived. Gloria was the worse when it was time
to go to bed. She always gave her parents a rough time. Asai finally took
over so that Mina could go to Amy's quarters.
"So Amy," said Lita. "What is going on?"
"You will not believe what my child did today," said Amy and told the
others everything that happened. When she was done the others stifled
giggles.
"Sorry," said Mina. "That is something I almost expect Gloria to do."
"Well at least you won't have to have the talk with Ariel when she is old
enough," said Raye. "I am not looking forward to that day when I have to
talk with Annika about sex and babies."
"I already have had that talk with Rini," said Serenity. "It's not that bad."
"But it is a new stage in life," said Amy. "I just don't think a four year
old should know that stuff."
"I agree," said Lita.
"Just please tell her to keep the knowledge to herself," begged Mina. "I
don't want her to spill the beans to Gloria or the other children."
"Don't worry," said Amy. "Ariel knows that she is too young to know all of
this stuff and I told her she is not to tell it to any of the other
children. If she does she is in a lot of trouble."
"That's a relief," said Raye. "You have a genius just like you Amy."
"I know," said Amy. "She is going to be to smart for her own good."
"Well next year she will go to school and be a part of the gifted program,"
said Lita.
"I cannot wait," said Amy.
Chapter 7: A Five Year Old Second Grader
"I cannot believe I am in the same class as a five year old," whined Gloria.
"Shut up Gloria," said Daisy. "You know Ariel is too smart for Kindergarten."
"That is why she is in our class right now," said Annika.
"I am not with you all day," said Ariel. "I go to the smart program for
most of the day."
"That's gifted program," said Maggie. Ariel was in the second grade but
every morning she went to the gifted class with other children like her.
All the children in there were way to smart for their age group and had
skipped a grade or two. Ariel liked it because she did not feel so
different in there.
"So don't worry Gloria," said Ariel. "You don't have me in your class in
the morning."
"I just wish my grades could be half as good as yours," said Gloria.
"You don't even like doing your homework," said Hope. "That is why you
always get zeros."
"I hate homework," said Gloria.
"Don't we all," said Annika. "But Mama doesn't let me do anything else
until my homework is done."
"I like homework," said Ariel and the other children groaned.
That afternoon when Ariel was back in her classroom it was time to read
book reports to the class. Gloria did not have hers and got another zero
along with a note home to her mother. Annika had hers but did not want to
get up in front of the class to read. She read very softly so the teacher
had to keep telling her to speak louder. Hope read in a good clear voice.
Faith was in the other class so she was not there. Finally it was Ariel's
turn to read hers.
"Let's hear it for the class baby," said Joe, the class clown. Ariel
blushed and read her report. "Hey Ariel," said Joe. "Do you need a diaper
change?'
"That's enough Joe," said Mrs. Brown.
"I'm sorry Mrs. Brown," he said. "But Ariel is do young I thought we
should see if she needed her diapers changed and a bottle."
"Shut up Joe," said Gloria as she flew at Joe punching him in the face.
The two were on the floor fighting. The class gathered around and started
cheering. Mrs. Brown dashed over and pulled the two children apart.
"You two may go to the principal's office," said Mrs. Brown and she dragged
the two out in the hall.
"Are you okay Ariel," asked Hope.
"It's my fault," said Ariel. "Gloria was just sticking up for me."
"It's not your fault," said Hope.
Ariel just sighed. Maybe being five and in the second grade was not a good
idea.
That night Ariel was getting ready for bed when her mother came in. Amy
could tell her daughter was upset.
"What's the matter darling," she asked.
"Everyone teases me because I am so young," said Ariel. "I can't help
being smart."
"I know how you feel," said Amy. "Everyone was afraid of me because I was
so smart. I never skipped a grade but that did not make it any easier for
me. I did not have any friends until I met Serenity and I was fourteen by
then."
"You went that long without friends," asked Ariel in surprise.
"Yes," said Amy. "You are lucky you have all these friends who help you
out now while you are young. I was very lonely when I was your age."
"Gloria got into trouble today because of me," said Ariel.
"I know," said Amy with a laugh. "She may complain about you being in the
same class as her but she does care about you."
"I'm glad," said Ariel.
"Now it's bedtime," said Amy.
"If I gave you a giant hug then what will you give me," asked Ariel.
"A giant kiss," said Amy. Ariel gave her mother a hard hug. In return Amy
gave Ariel a kiss.
"Good night Mommy," said Ariel. "I love you."
"I love you too Darling," said Amy.
As Ariel settled down to go to sleep Amy watched over her for a minute.
Was her daughter destined to live a lonely life because of her brain?
Thank goodness she at least had the other children in this palace. That
was more than what Amy had at that age.
Chapter 8: Moonbeam
"So Diana and Crescent had kittens today," asked Ariel eagerly.
"Yes," said Amy. "Serenity and Luna said we could come and see them. Do
you want to go see them?"
"Yes," said Ariel who like her mother loved cats.
"Then let's go," said Amy taking Ariel by the hand. Together the two of
them went to the queen's chambers. Both Rini and Serenity were there.
"I want to see the kittens," said Ariel eagerly.
"Well come on then," said Serenity. "They are in Rini's room."
Ariel followed Rini to her room. Crescent was sitting next to Diana who
was lying down next to two small balls of fur. Ariel looked at the
kittens. One was a royal blue and the other was a bright pink. "Oh they
are so cute," said Ariel. "What are their names."
"The pink one is Stardust and the blue on is Moonbeam," said Diana.
"Stardust is a girl and Moonbeam is a boy."
"I like Moonbeam because he is my favorite color," said Ariel. "Stardust
is pretty too."
"Ariel," said Amy. "Serenity said that you can have one and Annika can
have the other."
"Really," said Ariel. "Can I have Moonbeam?"
"We have to wait first," said Rini.
"Yes," said Serenity. "Since it is Annika's birthday today we are going to
let her have the first pick."
"Okay," said Ariel. "If she wants Moonbeam then Stardust will be okay."
"So you won't be disappointed," asked Amy.
"No," said Ariel. She kept her fingers crossed that Annika would want
Stardust. Ariel thought Stardust was cute but since blue was her favorite
color she really wanted Moonbeam.
That night Ariel was delighted when she heard that Annika had chosen
Stardust. Moonbeam was going to be hers when he was old enough to leave
his mother.
Chapter 8: The Symbol of Mercury
Amy watched her little girl sitting in front of the computer. Ariel was
now six years old. Amy vaguely remembered that was the age Chibi Mercury
was when she visited her in the 20th century. Amy wondered if it was
almost time to awaken the children as Chibi Scouts. Raye already indicated
that Annika was having visions.
"Mommy," said Ariel. "I finished my report. Do you want to read it?"
"Of course darling," said Amy. The gifted class Ariel went to in the
mornings had to write a Science report. Ariel had been working on it from
day one. Amy sat down next to Ariel and read the report. As usual it was
very good.
"Mommy," said Ariel. "Do you think I will get to be a doctor like you when
I grow up?"
"Of course," said Amy. "I cannot be the royal physician forever. Someone
will have to take my place one-day. I hope that someone will be you."
"It will Mommy," said Ariel. "I am going to be just like you."
Amy smiled and kissed her daughter. Ariel turned back to the computer.
Amy noticed a glow on the child's forehead. She turned Ariel's face toward
her and saw that her suspicions were correct. The glow was the symbol of
Mercury.
A few days later the queen and the scouts had a meeting. All of the
children had the symbols of their planets show up on their foreheads. It
was time to tell them of their destinies as Sailor Scouts. Rini had
already been informed that she would be the leader of her own team.
Amy headed to her quarters to talk with Ariel. In her hand was the
transformation pen Luna had given her for Ariel. Amy was nervous about
this. Her child was only six. Was she ready to be a Sailor Scout? Amy
remembered that Ariel was a good fighter when she visited her in the past
but the mother in Amy feared for the safety of her daughter.
"Okay Ariel," she said as she got ready to open the door to her quarters.
"Time to take your place as a future guardian. You will be a Chibi Scout
and fight to protect our queen and our world"
The end
Next Part 5: Maggie
I will be working on the outer Chibi Scouts. This one is not as long since
Ariel is only six when she becomes a Chibi Scout. I am enjoying writing
this series. I am able to establish friendships among the Chibi Scouts. I
would like to thank all those who have written to me. Thanks to Guardian
Star, Starlight Angel, Saturn Dreamer, Ali, Time Guardian,
MaryQueenuvScots, and WonderfulMiracle. I really appreciate all the support.
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except Chibi Moon.
Our Daughters
Part 4: Ariel
By
Angel Raye
Chapter 1: Positive Test
Amy sat awaiting the results of the tests she had just run on herself. She
had her suspicions that she was pregnant. Her foggy memories of the 20th
century had become much clearer in the last several years. All of the
other scouts had daughters now. Amy remembered all of these children
visiting them in the 20th century. She remembered that her daughter was
the youngest. Recently Hotaru gave birth to a little girl. Amy recalled
that their daughters were only a year apart. Now Amy was getting sick
frequently and suspected she was pregnant herself. As the royal physician
Amy had delivered all of the children here except for the twins of Neptune
and Uranus who were adopted. Delivering all these babies made Amy realize
how badly she wanted one of her own. So she and her husband Greg agreed
they would start trying for one.
The timer went off indicating that it was time to see the results of the
test. Amy looked at the results and saw that her suspicions were correct.
The results were positive.
Later Amy was waiting for Greg, who was also Mercury Knight to arrive in
their quarters. As soon as she saw the test results she called him on her
communicator asking him to meet her. She gazed at the spare room trying
to imagine it as a nursery. By the time the baby came Raye's daughter,
Annika, would probably be out of her crib and Amy could maybe have it for her.
Greg came in. "Hi Amy," he said. "You have big news for me don't you?"
"You know what it is," said Amy. Greg could see into the future. When Amy
first met him he knew he was a Shadow Warrior for the Negaverse. He also
knew that Amy was Sailor Mercury.
"Of course I know," said Greg. "But wouldn't you rather tell me yourself?"
"I am pregnant," said Amy. "We will become parents in about eight months."
"I am so happy," said Greg as he took Amy into his arms. "We are going to
have a beautiful little girl."
"I guess nothing surprises you," said Amy as she kissed Greg.
That evening King Endymion and Neo-Queen Serenity threw a party for Amy and
Greg. Amy had not told the other Scouts or Knights yet because she wanted
to announce it at the party.
"What is the occasion of this party," asked Raye. "I wanted to spend time
with Annika tonight."
"Daisy was upset when I told her I was going to be here," said Lita.
"I asked Serenity and she said it was a surprise," said Mina.
"Attention everyone," said King Endymion. "Amy and Greg or Sailor Mercury
and Mercury Knight have an announcement to make."
Amy shyly stood in front of everyone. "Greg and I just wanted to let all
of you know," she said. "In about eight months there will be another
member of the family."
"You are going to have a baby," said Mina in delight.
"Congratulations," said Raye. "You will make a great mother."
"I am so happy for you," said Lita.
"A toast to Amy and Greg," said Endymion.
"Congratulations," said Serenity. "You will be great parents."
"Best wishes," everyone said.
Serenity and Endymion's daughter, Rini dashed out of the room. Everyone
was surprised. Serenity looked apologetically at Amy. "I'll go and talk
to her," she said. "I think she is having a difficult time with this."
Serenity left the room to look for her daughter.
"I am so happy for you," said Raye hugging Amy. "Being a mother is so much
fun."
"It's hard work too," said Mina. "Hopefully yours will not be a handful
like mine is."
Everyone laughed. Mina's daughter Gloria was a major handful. She did not
listen to anyone and did not respect anyone.
"You daughter will be smart," said Setsuna. "You will also have an unusual
birth but the baby will be healthy."
"An unusual birth," said Amy. "What's that suppose to mean."
"I guess we will find out when the time comes," said Greg,
Chapter 2: The Birth
"This isn't a really good day to go out," said Amy as she followed Lita and
Raye into the restaurant.
"Come on Amy," said Lita. "Your baby is due any day now. We should have a
good time because for the next few months you are going to be to busy with
the baby to have a girl's day out."
"Besides," said Raye. "Today was perfect. Chad decided to take Annika to
visit his parents today. It was perfect for me."
"And Ken wanted to have a father-daughter day with Daisy," said Lita.
"That meant both of us are child free today."
"I wish Serenity and Mina could join us," said Amy.
"So do we," said Raye. "But Serenity promised Rini she would do something
with just her today and Mina has to take care of Gloria who is sick."
"That just left us," said Lita. "Now let's have a nice lunch and enjoy
ourselves."
"Looks like it is going to storm," said Amy looking outside.
"Oh no," said Raye. "Annika is terrified of thunder. I am the only one
who can calm her during storms."
"Now Raye we are not supposed to be worrying about the kids today," said
Lita. "Annika is with her father so she will be fine."
The sky was turning black. Pretty soon a loud storm was going on. Then
the power went out.
"Great," said Lita. "Now I cannot see."
"That's the least of our problems," said Amy putting her hands on her very
large stomach."
"Why do you say that," asked Raye.
"I am going into labor," said Amy.
"You're what," exclaimed both Raye and Lita.
"You heard me," said Amy as she leaned back in pain. "I am going into labor."
"You can't go into labor now,' said Lita.
"She's right," said Raye. "This is not the right time or place."
"I am afraid we do not have much say in the matter," said Amy. "Ready or
not this kid is coming."
Half an hour later Amy was lying on the floor having contractions. There
were no doctors except for Amy in the restaurant. To make matters worse,
the phones were down so no one could call for an ambulance.
"What are we going to do," said Raye. "The only child I delivered is my
own and Amy was there to deliver her."
"I don't know," said Lita. "But it looks like it is up to us."
"Girls," said Amy out of breath. "I hate to break up this latest panic
session but I have to push."
"Oh God," groaned Raye. "Okay Amy you better push."
Amy sat forward and pushed down hard. Lita applied a wet cloth to Amy's
forehead. "I can see the head," said Raye. "Now what do I do?'
"When I push again you need to try and pull her out," said Amy. "I am
getting ready to push again."
"I knew there was a reason I never wanted to go into the medical field,"
said Raye. "Push Amy."
Amy gritted her teeth and pushed hard. "I think I have her," said Raye.
"What do you mean you think," said Lita.
"Push again," said Raye. Amy gave a good hard push and Raye got the baby.
"I have her," said Raye and crying filled the restaurant. The people all
cheered. Raye took a knife and severed the umbilical cord. She wrapped
the baby in a towel and handed her to Amy. Amy gazed lovingly down at the
tiny child. She had blue hair and blue eyes.
"She's beautiful," said Amy with tears in her eyes. She turned to Raye and
Lita. "You were both wonderful," she said. "Thank you."
Amy gazed down at the baby. "I love you Ariel," she said.
A couple of hours later Amy, Raye and Lita were back at the palace with the
newest member of the family. The news of Ariel's birth quickly spread all
over the palace.
"I am so sorry I was not there for it," said Greg sadly because he had
missed the whole thing.
"Just don't tell me if you knew it was going to be like this," said Amy.
"Because I do not want to know."
"All right," said Greg with a laugh as he held Ariel's small hand in his.
"She is beautiful like her mother."
"I must say Amy," said Serenity coming in with Rini. "You certainly had
the most creative delivery out of everyone."
"You can say that again," said Mina coming in after Serenity.
"I never want to do that again," said Raye carrying two year old Annika.
"I hear you," said Lita as she lifted four year old Daisy onto the bed.
"Where is your sense of adventure," asked Micharu as she and Haruka came in
with their two-year-old twins.
"You should be proud of yourselves," said Haruka.
"We are," said Raye. "But I never want to do that again."
"Baby," squealed Annika pointing to Ariel.
"She's small," said Daisy.
"So were you when you were a baby," said Lita.
"Let me see her," said Hotaru coming in with one year old Madelyn. "Just
look at her."
"She is beautiful," said Setsuna as she lifted four year old Maggie onto
the bed.
"Thank you everyone," said Amy. "I am so glad all of you are here to
welcome Ariel into this large family."
"You are important to us Amy," said Serenity. "You delivered all of our
children and you have taken care of them when they are sick. Of course we
are going to be there for you when you have a child."
"Thank you everyone," said Amy as she gazed down at the quiet bundle in her
arms. "You are going to be loved Ariel."
Chapter 3: A Smart Tot
"Hold still Annika I am almost done," Amy said to Raye's four-year-old
daughter.
"Okay," sighed Annika and sat still so Amy could finish brushing her hair.
Raye and Chad had decided to take a romantic weekend away. As usual Raye
was reluctant to leave Annika for a weekend. A year ago Amy had to keep
Annika for a whole week because her parents had to go to the United States
to meet with the ambassadors. Annika had a fit when her parents left but
she was so well behaved during that week that Amy had no problem keeping
Annika for the weekend. She did cry a little when her parents left but she
had been fine for the most part.
"Finished," said Amy and Annika hopped down off the couch. Raye told Amy
to brush Annika's hair every night before bedtime. Like Raye, Annika had
very long, thick hair. Amy could not understand why the other scouts kept
their daughters' hair long. It was a lot of work. Her own hair was short
and she kept Ariel's hair short.
Amy looked over at Ariel. She was sitting next to Annika and the two
little girls were looking at a book together.
"Aunt Amy," said Annika. "Ariel knows all of her letters."
"Does she," asked Amy. Ariel was only two and was already showing signs of
being very intelligent like her parents.
"Yes," said Annika. She had just learned the letters recently and wanted
to teach Ariel.
"Mommy," said Ariel.
"What is Darling," asked Amy kneeling down by her daughter.
"I can read," said Ariel holding up a book. Even though Ariel was only two
she talked very well.
"I know," said Amy with a smile. "Annika said you know all your letters."
"I can read," said Ariel insistently.
"Okay," said Amy taking the book. She decided to humor her daughter. She
took the book from her and pulled Ariel onto her lap. Amy opened the book
and Ariel started pointing to certain words and read them. Amy was
astounded. Ariel was only two. How could she read already?
"Greg," she called. "Get in here quickly."
Greg came in and asked. "What is going on?"
"Listen to this," she said and Ariel pointed to the words she could read
and read them.
"Wow," said Greg. "We were always smart but it looks like we have a child
who tops us."
"How can she read already," whined Annika. "I am older then her and I can't."
"You aren't suppose to yet," Amy explained to the little girl. "But some
children can read at a very early age and it looks like Ariel is one of
those children." Amy kissed her little girl on the head. "Good job my
little genius."
Chapter 4: Adventure
"Come on Ariel," pleaded Madelyn. "Come play with me."
"Okay," said Ariel putting her book away. Since she and Madelyn were the
only children who were too young to go to school, they were the only two
who were left in the care of the palace nannies. Ves took charge of
Madelyn and Palla took charge of Ariel. Usually they stayed together until
the others got home from school so that the two girls could play together.
As a result Ariel and Madelyn were firm friends. Next year Madelyn will be
going to school, which meant Ariel, was going to be without another child
to play with.
"I wish I could go to school," said Ariel wistfully.
"Me too," said Madelyn. "Then we could be with the other children."
"Why don't we go to the school now," whispered Ariel.
"I don't know how to get there," said Madelyn.
"I do," said Ariel. "Mommy and I walk by it all the time."
"What about Palla and Ves," asked Madelyn.
"We can wait until they take us outside," said Ariel. "And when they
aren't looking we will go."
"Okay," said Madelyn.
An hour later Palla and Ves took the two little girls outside to play. Ves
had to step inside for a few minutes, which only left Palla. Ariel went up
to Palla. "We're thirsty," she said.
"Okay," said Palla. "You two wait here and I will get you something to
drink." Palla went inside and Ariel turned to Madelyn.
"Let's go," said Ariel and she and Madelyn ran toward the palace gate.
"Sailor Mercury, Sailor Saturn," Palla cried running into the conference room.
"What is it Palla," asked Mercury with concern.
"Madelyn and Ariel are gone," gasped Palla with tears in her eyes.
"What do you mean gone," asked Saturn in alarm.
"They told me they were thirsty so I went in to get them something to
drink," said Palla. "When I came out they were gone. I only left them for
a minute. I checked all over the place. They are not anywhere."
A chill had gone over Mercury's heart. Saturn fainted. Mars and Neptune
caught her before she hit the floor.
"Where could they be," asked Serenity.
"They must have left the palace grounds," said Mercury. "Ariel has been
very restless since Annika, Gloria, and the twins started school this year.
She may have tried to go to the school herself."
"And took Madelyn with her," concluded Uranus.
"Come on Hotaru," said Neptune gently patting Saturn on the face.
Saturn came too. "Madelyn," she gasped sitting up suddenly.
"Easy," said Neptune. "You've had a shock."
"We have got to find the children," said Saturn. "They are only
pre-schoolers. They should not be out alone."
"Don't worry," said Jupiter. "We will go out and look for them. Mercury
you will use your computer of course."
"Yes," said Mercury who already had her computer out and scanning for the
children.
"Saturn you should stay here," said Uranus. "Neptune will stay with you.
The rest of us will look."
"How can you stay so calm Mercury," asked Mars. "If my daughter were
missing I would be panicking."
"I am scared," said Mercury. "But I am not going to accomplish anything if
I panic. Ariel is very sneaky sometimes. She has wanted to go to school.
I am sure she tricked Palla so that she could slip away."
"Well don't worry," said Venus. "We will find them."
"I'm scared Ariel," said Madelyn. "I don't know where we are."
"I do," said Ariel. "Look the school is over there."
"There's Annika, Gloria, Hope and Faith outside," said Madelyn.
"Annika, Gloria," called Ariel.
"Hope, Faith," called Madelyn.
The four girls ran over to the fence. "What are you doing here," asked Faith.
"We wanted to come to the school," said Ariel. "So we snuck out."
"You are going to be in trouble," said Annika shaking her head.
"I know but I want to come to school," said Ariel.
"You are too young," said Hope.
"You can't come in," said Gloria.
"We can watch from here though," argued Ariel.
"But not for long," said a voice from behind them. Ariel and Madelyn
turned and saw Lita standing behind them.
"Aunt Lita," said Madelyn.
"Hi," said Ariel. "Why are you here?"
"Looking for you," said Lita. "Everyone is looking for you. Both your
mothers are scared to death right now."
"I wanted to come to school," said Ariel with a pout.
"I know but you should not sneak out of the palace without an adult," said
Lita taking each girl by the hand. "It is not safe. You are both in a lot
of trouble."
"When can I come out," asked Ariel as she sat in time out in the corner.
"When I say so and not a minute sooner," said Amy. She had been relieved
to see that Ariel was all right but she was also angry with her for
sneaking out of the palace yard like that. As soon as she got back to the
palace Amy took Ariel to their quarters and put her in time out. Saturn
had been so relieved to see Madelyn but also was going to put her in time
out for a while.
"I just wanted to go to school," said Ariel. "I can already read a little
bit. Why can't I go?'
"Because you are too young," said Amy. "You have to be five and you are
only three."
"I just wanted to see it," said Ariel.
Amy knelt down in front of her little girl. "I know you are eager to start
school,' she said. "But you must not go out by yourself like that. It is
not safe for a little girl your age to be out by herself. I was so scared
that something would happen to you."
"I'm sorry Mommy," said Ariel flinging her arms around Amy's neck. "I
won't do it again."
"You are darn right you are not doing that again," said Amy hugging her
little girl.
Ariel sat back down in her chair. Amy smiled at her. "If I give you a
giant kiss what will you give me," she asked.
"I will give you a giant hug," said Ariel.
Amy gave Ariel a kiss and Ariel flung her arms around Amy's neck. "I love
you Mommy," said Ariel.
"I love you too Darling," said Amy.
Chapter 5: First Party
"There you are," said Amy as she put the bow hair clip in Ariel's hair.
"You are all ready to go."
Ariel looked at herself in the mirror. She was wearing her light blue
princess dress. Her mother had put a hair clip with a bow in her short
hair. Ariel was excited. This was her first party she was attending.
Once the children entered Kindergarten they were to start attending these
parties. Even though Ariel still had a year to go the queen decided that
she should not be left out since she was the only one who was not in school
yet. Tonight was Madelyn's first party too. It was for the King and
Queen's anniversary. It was agreed that Ariel was mature enough to go to
the parties. Ariel was glad. She hated being left out of things because
she was the youngest. In fact Greg and Amy enrolled her in a preschool
three days a week just so she can have someone to play with. The only
problem was that Ariel was bored because she was already reading and knew
everything they taught in preschool. Amy already arranged to have her
daughter tested to see if she could enter second grade instead of
Kindergarten next school year.
"Now," said Amy. "Shall we go over the rules?"
"Be on my best behavior and remember my manners," said Ariel.
"Good girl," said Amy. Ariel gazed up at her mother. She looked so pretty
in her royal blue evening gown.
"When I grow up I am going to be just like you Mommy," said Ariel.
"You are already more like me then you know," said Amy as she picked up her
daughter.
"I am ready," said Greg as she appeared in his tuxedo.
"Daddy you look handsome," said Ariel.
"And you my little princess," said Greg. "Are more beautiful than a rose."
"Oh Daddy," giggled Ariel as they headed for the party.
"We told you these were boring," said Daisy. Since she was in third grade
she had been attending these parties for several years.
"You were right," said Madelyn with a sigh.
Rini was nibbling on a cookie. She was twelve and had been coming here for
a long time. "Just be glad you are all together," she said. "I was here by
myself for a long time before Daisy and Maggie were allowed to come."
"What's wrong with Annika and Gloria," asked Ariel suddenly. She looked
over at where Annika and Gloria had gone to get something to drink. Now
they seemed to have a difficult time standing.
"I don't know," said Rini as she led the group of children over to Annika
and Gloria. "Are you all right," she asked them.
"The room is spinning," said Annika.
"Make it stop," begged Gloria.
"The room is not spinning," said Maggie with a puzzled look in her eyes.
"Yes it is," said Annika. "We felt like this after we drank our apple juice."
"There is no apple juice here," said Rini.
"Yes there is," said Gloria.
Where did you get this apple juice," asked Rini and the girls pointed to
the table. Rini looked and yelled in horror. "That's not apple juice.
That was wine you drank."
"You are in trouble," said Hope.
"I am going to get their parents," said Rini and she took off.
Ariel knelt down by Annika. She looked terrible. "She looks green," said
Ariel.
"So does Gloria," said Maggie who was trying to get Gloria back to her feet
without success.
Rini came back over with Raye, Mina, and Amy. Ariel knew her mother was
here because she was the doctor. She watched as Amy checked both of the
girls' eyes and confirmed that they had drunk some alcohol. Annika said
she felt sick so Raye snatched her up and hurried toward the bathroom.
Gloria was moaning so Mina picked her up and took her back to their
quarters. Ariel walked over to her mother and tugged at her dress.
"Mommy," she said. "What is wrong with them?"
Amy knelt down by Ariel and gathered the little girl into her arms. "They
drank something they were not supposed to," she explained. "And it made
them sick."
"Will they be all right," asked Ariel.
"They will be fine Darling," said Amy. "Now would you like to dance with
Daddy and I?"
"Okay," said Ariel and Amy picked her up and carried her over to Greg.
Between her parents Ariel danced a couple of dances. This was the fun part
of the party. Ariel decided dancing between her parents was fun.
The party ended late. Amy could not believe the time. It was way past
midnight. Raye and Mina had come back to the party after putting their
daughters to bed but left again to take care of them. Amy had to find
Ariel. It was way past her bedtime.
"Where's Ariel Daisy," asked Amy as she spotted Daisy leaving with her
parents.
"Over there," said Daisy pointing.
Amy looked over and saw Ariel curled up asleep on a chair. Amy smiled and
walked over to Ariel and picked her up. Ariel stirred a little but did not
wake up. Amy and Greg left the ballroom.
Ariel woke up while Amy was changing her into her nightgown. "Is the party
over Mommy," she asked sleepily.
"Yes Darling," said Amy. "You were a very good girl tonight."
"I am always a good girl," said Ariel with a yawn.
Amy smiled. Ariel was a good child but like all children she had her
moments. She finished changing Ariel and tucked her into bed.
"Goodnight Ariel," she said kissing her daughter on the cheek. "I love you."
"Love you too," mumbled Ariel as she drifted off to sleep.
Chapter 6: Too Smart for Preschool
Ariel sat in the book corner in her preschool class. Since she was the
only one in the class who could read the teacher would let her read to some
of the children during playtime. Today Amy was reading a book about a
little boy who just got a baby sister.
"My mommy is going to have a baby," said one little girl, Holly.
"My mommy can deliver babies," said Ariel. "She has delivered all of the
babies in the palace."
"Where do babies come from," asked a little boy, Justin.
"Inside mommy's tummy," said Holly.
"Well how did it get there," asked Justin.
"I don't know," said Holly. "Do you know Ariel?"
"No," said Ariel. "But my mommy has books on how babies get into tummies.
I can read and find out."
"And you will tell us," asked Justin.
"Of course," said Ariel glad that she knew how to read.
After preschool when Ariel was supposed to be taking a nap she quietly
snuck into her parents' study. Palla was reading a book and did not
notice. Ariel went over to the bookshelf and found what she was looking
for. She took the book back to her room and began to read. She could not
believe some of the pictures in the book. "They will not believe this,"
said Ariel to herself. "I will have to bring this book to school tomorrow
and show them." Ariel stuffed the book into her bookbag.
The next day Ariel took the book to preschool without her parents'
knowledge. During playtime Ariel got her bookbag out and sat down in the
book corner with Holly and Justin. The three looked at the pictures and
Ariel read the book to them.
"So that is how babies are made," asked Holly.
"Yuck," said Justin. "Wait until I tell Mommy and Daddy."
"What are you three looking at," asked the teacher Miss. Jeanette.
"Nothing," said Ariel quickly putting the book back in her bookbag.
"Hand it over," said Miss Jeanette and Ariel reluctantly handed the book to
Miss. Jeanette. Miss. Jeanette looked at the book and was shocked. "Have
you been reading this to the kids?"
"Yes Ma'am," said Ariel softly.
"I am going to keep this book," said Miss. Jeanette. "And I am going to
call your mother and ask her to come and get you instead of your baby
sitter today."
Ariel sighed knowing she was in for a long day.
Ariel sat uncomfortably in a chair while her mother and teacher talked.
She could tell by the look on her mother's face that she was not happy
right now.
"I have never met such a bright child," said Miss. Jeanette. "Her I.Q.
must be phenomenal."
"400," said Amy. "Mine is 300 so Ariel's is higher than mine and her
father's. I had no idea she was reading this though."
"She is going to be bored when she goes to Kindergarten next year," said
Miss. Jeanette.
"I am going to have her tested and see if she can go to second grade next
year," said Amy. "I knew she would be too bright for preschool but I
wanted her to build social skills. This was not what I had in mind."
"I would suggest you start checking her bookbag before she leaves for
school in the morning," said Miss. Jeanette. "Parents do not send their
children to preschool to learn how babies are made."
"Don't worry," said Amy giving her daughter a hard look. "I will be having
a long talk with Ariel about this."
"Thank you," said Miss. Jeanette.
That evening Amy was not in a good mood. She had gotten several irate
phone calls from parents about the book that Ariel had read to the children
that day. Amy had to apologize to all the parents. The study was declared
off limits to Ariel who had a very long time out when she got home that
day. Right now Ariel was in bed and Amy was waiting for Serenity, Raye,
Lita, and Mina to come over. After this day Amy needed to talk with the
friends who were like sisters.
Serenity arrived first. She was the only one who did not have a young
child to put to bed, which was the only reason why she got there first.
Since Rini was twelve she stayed up later than the rest of children did.
Raye arrived next since Annika was easy to get to sleep. Lita was next
since Daisy decided she wanted her father to put her to bed that night.
Finally an exhausted Mina arrived. Gloria was the worse when it was time
to go to bed. She always gave her parents a rough time. Asai finally took
over so that Mina could go to Amy's quarters.
"So Amy," said Lita. "What is going on?"
"You will not believe what my child did today," said Amy and told the
others everything that happened. When she was done the others stifled
giggles.
"Sorry," said Mina. "That is something I almost expect Gloria to do."
"Well at least you won't have to have the talk with Ariel when she is old
enough," said Raye. "I am not looking forward to that day when I have to
talk with Annika about sex and babies."
"I already have had that talk with Rini," said Serenity. "It's not that bad."
"But it is a new stage in life," said Amy. "I just don't think a four year
old should know that stuff."
"I agree," said Lita.
"Just please tell her to keep the knowledge to herself," begged Mina. "I
don't want her to spill the beans to Gloria or the other children."
"Don't worry," said Amy. "Ariel knows that she is too young to know all of
this stuff and I told her she is not to tell it to any of the other
children. If she does she is in a lot of trouble."
"That's a relief," said Raye. "You have a genius just like you Amy."
"I know," said Amy. "She is going to be to smart for her own good."
"Well next year she will go to school and be a part of the gifted program,"
said Lita.
"I cannot wait," said Amy.
Chapter 7: A Five Year Old Second Grader
"I cannot believe I am in the same class as a five year old," whined Gloria.
"Shut up Gloria," said Daisy. "You know Ariel is too smart for Kindergarten."
"That is why she is in our class right now," said Annika.
"I am not with you all day," said Ariel. "I go to the smart program for
most of the day."
"That's gifted program," said Maggie. Ariel was in the second grade but
every morning she went to the gifted class with other children like her.
All the children in there were way to smart for their age group and had
skipped a grade or two. Ariel liked it because she did not feel so
different in there.
"So don't worry Gloria," said Ariel. "You don't have me in your class in
the morning."
"I just wish my grades could be half as good as yours," said Gloria.
"You don't even like doing your homework," said Hope. "That is why you
always get zeros."
"I hate homework," said Gloria.
"Don't we all," said Annika. "But Mama doesn't let me do anything else
until my homework is done."
"I like homework," said Ariel and the other children groaned.
That afternoon when Ariel was back in her classroom it was time to read
book reports to the class. Gloria did not have hers and got another zero
along with a note home to her mother. Annika had hers but did not want to
get up in front of the class to read. She read very softly so the teacher
had to keep telling her to speak louder. Hope read in a good clear voice.
Faith was in the other class so she was not there. Finally it was Ariel's
turn to read hers.
"Let's hear it for the class baby," said Joe, the class clown. Ariel
blushed and read her report. "Hey Ariel," said Joe. "Do you need a diaper
change?'
"That's enough Joe," said Mrs. Brown.
"I'm sorry Mrs. Brown," he said. "But Ariel is do young I thought we
should see if she needed her diapers changed and a bottle."
"Shut up Joe," said Gloria as she flew at Joe punching him in the face.
The two were on the floor fighting. The class gathered around and started
cheering. Mrs. Brown dashed over and pulled the two children apart.
"You two may go to the principal's office," said Mrs. Brown and she dragged
the two out in the hall.
"Are you okay Ariel," asked Hope.
"It's my fault," said Ariel. "Gloria was just sticking up for me."
"It's not your fault," said Hope.
Ariel just sighed. Maybe being five and in the second grade was not a good
idea.
That night Ariel was getting ready for bed when her mother came in. Amy
could tell her daughter was upset.
"What's the matter darling," she asked.
"Everyone teases me because I am so young," said Ariel. "I can't help
being smart."
"I know how you feel," said Amy. "Everyone was afraid of me because I was
so smart. I never skipped a grade but that did not make it any easier for
me. I did not have any friends until I met Serenity and I was fourteen by
then."
"You went that long without friends," asked Ariel in surprise.
"Yes," said Amy. "You are lucky you have all these friends who help you
out now while you are young. I was very lonely when I was your age."
"Gloria got into trouble today because of me," said Ariel.
"I know," said Amy with a laugh. "She may complain about you being in the
same class as her but she does care about you."
"I'm glad," said Ariel.
"Now it's bedtime," said Amy.
"If I gave you a giant hug then what will you give me," asked Ariel.
"A giant kiss," said Amy. Ariel gave her mother a hard hug. In return Amy
gave Ariel a kiss.
"Good night Mommy," said Ariel. "I love you."
"I love you too Darling," said Amy.
As Ariel settled down to go to sleep Amy watched over her for a minute.
Was her daughter destined to live a lonely life because of her brain?
Thank goodness she at least had the other children in this palace. That
was more than what Amy had at that age.
Chapter 8: Moonbeam
"So Diana and Crescent had kittens today," asked Ariel eagerly.
"Yes," said Amy. "Serenity and Luna said we could come and see them. Do
you want to go see them?"
"Yes," said Ariel who like her mother loved cats.
"Then let's go," said Amy taking Ariel by the hand. Together the two of
them went to the queen's chambers. Both Rini and Serenity were there.
"I want to see the kittens," said Ariel eagerly.
"Well come on then," said Serenity. "They are in Rini's room."
Ariel followed Rini to her room. Crescent was sitting next to Diana who
was lying down next to two small balls of fur. Ariel looked at the
kittens. One was a royal blue and the other was a bright pink. "Oh they
are so cute," said Ariel. "What are their names."
"The pink one is Stardust and the blue on is Moonbeam," said Diana.
"Stardust is a girl and Moonbeam is a boy."
"I like Moonbeam because he is my favorite color," said Ariel. "Stardust
is pretty too."
"Ariel," said Amy. "Serenity said that you can have one and Annika can
have the other."
"Really," said Ariel. "Can I have Moonbeam?"
"We have to wait first," said Rini.
"Yes," said Serenity. "Since it is Annika's birthday today we are going to
let her have the first pick."
"Okay," said Ariel. "If she wants Moonbeam then Stardust will be okay."
"So you won't be disappointed," asked Amy.
"No," said Ariel. She kept her fingers crossed that Annika would want
Stardust. Ariel thought Stardust was cute but since blue was her favorite
color she really wanted Moonbeam.
That night Ariel was delighted when she heard that Annika had chosen
Stardust. Moonbeam was going to be hers when he was old enough to leave
his mother.
Chapter 8: The Symbol of Mercury
Amy watched her little girl sitting in front of the computer. Ariel was
now six years old. Amy vaguely remembered that was the age Chibi Mercury
was when she visited her in the 20th century. Amy wondered if it was
almost time to awaken the children as Chibi Scouts. Raye already indicated
that Annika was having visions.
"Mommy," said Ariel. "I finished my report. Do you want to read it?"
"Of course darling," said Amy. The gifted class Ariel went to in the
mornings had to write a Science report. Ariel had been working on it from
day one. Amy sat down next to Ariel and read the report. As usual it was
very good.
"Mommy," said Ariel. "Do you think I will get to be a doctor like you when
I grow up?"
"Of course," said Amy. "I cannot be the royal physician forever. Someone
will have to take my place one-day. I hope that someone will be you."
"It will Mommy," said Ariel. "I am going to be just like you."
Amy smiled and kissed her daughter. Ariel turned back to the computer.
Amy noticed a glow on the child's forehead. She turned Ariel's face toward
her and saw that her suspicions were correct. The glow was the symbol of
Mercury.
A few days later the queen and the scouts had a meeting. All of the
children had the symbols of their planets show up on their foreheads. It
was time to tell them of their destinies as Sailor Scouts. Rini had
already been informed that she would be the leader of her own team.
Amy headed to her quarters to talk with Ariel. In her hand was the
transformation pen Luna had given her for Ariel. Amy was nervous about
this. Her child was only six. Was she ready to be a Sailor Scout? Amy
remembered that Ariel was a good fighter when she visited her in the past
but the mother in Amy feared for the safety of her daughter.
"Okay Ariel," she said as she got ready to open the door to her quarters.
"Time to take your place as a future guardian. You will be a Chibi Scout
and fight to protect our queen and our world"
The end
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