Hi Everyone! This will be the last major part to "Runaway." I will have an epilogue after this so don't worry. It won't be completely over yet.
If you or anyone you know is being abused then please tell to someone whether it's a teacher, counselor or friend. Or call the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-96-Abuse. There is also 1-800-4-A-CHILD
E-mail me with suggestions and feedback to AngelRaye2@aol.com.
Also visit my web site at http://angelrayeschibiscouts.homestead.com/angelraye.html
My web site is in the process of moving to another server. The new address will be www.angelfire.com/anime3/chibiscouts
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Disclaimers: I do not own Sailor Moon. With the exception of Rini I own this generation of Sailor Scouts. I also created the Elysian Scouts and the Crystal Scouts.
Runaway
Part Eight
By
Angel Raye
[During the time of the Crystal Chibi Scouts...]
"Nani," Cosmic Venus exclaimed in surprise. She didn't think her youngest daughter had much contact with Tiffany.
"I have some evidence to support this case," Minako replied.
"Very well Minako," Saturn stated. "Take the stand please."
Minako walked up to the stand and was sworn in by Sailor Jupiter. Elysian Mercury walked up to her. "Now Ms. Aino what do you have to share with the court?"
"I have been keeping this secret since I was four," Minako stated. "When I heard Tiffany telling Sailor Mercury about what had happened with Arinori it made me realize I should have said something long ago. Maybe we could have spared Tiffany the agony."
"Proceed," Elysian Mercury commanded.
"It happened when I was four," Minako began. "Mom and Dad were away for a weekend. Celine was eighteen and was babysitting me for the weekend."
[Flashback]
"I can't believe I have to spend my entire weekend babysitting you," Celine grumbled.
"You mean," Minako choked as tears fell down her face.
"Shut up brat," Celine ordered. "Now I have some friends coming over this evening so you had better stay out of my way."
Minako was upset. She wished her brother, Kazuto was here but he was spending the weekend skiing with some friends. Celine scared her. She was always yelling at her and sometimes she even hit her.
Later on Celine's friends arrived. They were both young men around Celine's age. "Who's the rug rat," one of them asked.
"This is my half-sister Minako," Celine replied. "I have to brat sit this weekend."
"Lucky you," the other friend said.
"Oh come on you two," the first one stated. "Look at those blonde curls and blue eyes. She'll be a knock out one day."
"All right Ichizo," Celine muttered. "Let's let the brat play and we'll watch a movie."
Minako played with her toys while her sister and friends got out a video. It was clearly a movie not meant for children and Minako was shocked at what she saw. She covered her eyes in shame and wished her mother were here. She felt someone place a hand on her shoulder. She looked up and saw Ichizo. "You shouldn't be watching this," he told her. Minako only gazed at him with her large eyes.
"I guess I should put her to bed now," Celine grumbled as she got up.
"I'll do it," Ichizo offered. He took Minako's hand and led her into her room. Minako climbed up on her bed. Ichizo sat down by her. "You really are going to be beautiful when you grow up." Suddenly Minako was aware of him touching her. She got scared.
"Don't touch me there," Minako pleaded. "It hurt."
"Oh come on," Ichizo cooed. "This will make you grow up faster."
"Stop it," Minako shouted. "Mommy told me no one can touch me here."
"Mommy's wrong," laughed Ichizo.
"Celine," Minako screamed. The door opened and Celine came in.
"Get off her," Celine snapped at Ichizo. "My mother will skin you alive if you touch her like that."
"Hey I was just having some fun," Ichizo protested as he stood up.
"Go back to the movie and I'll finish with her," Celine ordered. Once Ichizo left Celine slapped Minako in the face. "You idiot," she shouted. "Why did you let him do that?"
"I told him no," Minako cried. "I tell Mommy."
"No you won't," Celine demanded. "You will not tell anyone about this or I will rip out your tongue. Do you understand?"
Minako nodded her head. Celine left the room. Minako clutched her teddy bear to her chest and lay down with tears in her eyes. She wanted to tell Mommy but was afraid of Celine.
[End Flashback]
"I never told anyone what had happened," Minako concluded. "Now I know I should of."
Everyone sat in stunned silence. What happened next was completely unexpected.
"Damn you to hell," Cosmic Venus yelled as she jumped out of her seat and flew toward Celine. Elysian Mercury, Venus and Cosmic Mars all grabbed her. "How could you," Cosmic Venus screamed at Celine. "How could you do that to your sister and your daughter you cold-hearted bitch?"
Sailor Saturn pounded the gavel. "Order," she shouted above the din. "Cosmic Venus get a hold of yourself before I charge you with contempt."
"Calm down," Venus hissed to her daughter. "It'll only make matters worse."
"I have heard all the evidence," Saturn stated. "This court is in recess while I consider appropriate action." Saturn hit the gavel again and she exited the room. Cosmic Uranus and Sailor Neptune escorted Celine to the holding area. Everyone began talking.
"Minako," Cosmic Venus threw her arms around her youngest daughter. "I am so sorry."
"Mom," Minako wrapped her arms around her mother. "Don't apologize. I never told anyone."
"You should have," Cosmic Venus pointed out. "But I promise I will help you in anyway I can."
"You have always been a wonderful mother," Minako stated. "Don't ever think otherwise."
"Cosmic Venus," Mercury came forward. "I want to set up some sessions for you. You have been through a lot these last couple of weeks and you have had a lot of shocks. You need to talk about them."
"Very well," Cosmic Venus sighed.
"You need to see someone too Minako," Mercury added. "You can either talk with me or with someone who lives near you."
"Thank you Sailor Mercury," Minako replied.
"All rise," Sailor Jupiter called. "The court is back in session. Sailor Saturn presiding."
Everyone was back in his or her places and quiet. Celine was escorted back to her place beside Cosmic Neptune. Sailor Saturn came in and sat back down. Once everyone was settled she began. "Will Elysian Venus please rise." Celine and Cosmic Neptune both stood up. "What I have heard to day has been both shocking and atrocious. I find you guilty on all charges of child abuse." A whisper went through the courtroom. "As for Tiffany Aino I hear by grant full permanent custody to her grandmother, Cosmic Venus and secondary custody to her great-grandmother Sailor Venus." Cosmic Venus and Sailor Venus hugged each other in delight. "As for a sentence," Saturn stated. "Elysian Venus if I could I would lock you up and throw away the key but I can't do that. I hear by sentence you to a minimum of twenty-five years in the palace prison and removal of your Scout powers." Another buzz went around the courtroom. Saturn pounded her gavel. "Of course that will leave us without an Elysian Venus. We have two options. One is we wait until Tiffany reaches age and we make her Elysian Venus. Then her first daughter will become Crystal Venus. The second option is that Elysian Venus's powers be transferred to Cosmic Venus's youngest daughter Minako Aino."
Minako gasped. "Me," she squeaked.
"Yes," Saturn replied. "This is completely voluntary. And you will not be leader until you have completed your training. Temporary leadership will go to Elysian Mercury until you are ready. Elysian Mars will take over the training of the Crystal Scouts. Do you accept?"
"I will do it," Minako stated.
"Very good," Saturn said. "Please come up here. Cosmic Neptune bring Elysian Venus forward." Cosmic Neptune dragged Celine forward. "Your Majesties."
"We're ready," Serenity stood up with Rini, Chelsea, and Rayna. Serenity held the silver crystal. "I need her transformation pen." Cosmic Neptune took Celine's transformation pen and handed it to Saturn. Rini took it next and placed it under the crystal. Suddenly a glow came out. It shot in two directions. One beam enveloped Minako and the other enveloped Celine. Celine began screaming as her powers were removed. Cosmic Venus covered her eyes unable to watch anymore. The beams disappeared and everyone gave a gasp. Minako looked twenty years younger as the scout powers gave her eternal life. Celine lost her youthful look and showed her true age in her middle fifties. She had lost eternal life.
Minako held up her pen. "VENUS ELYSIAN POWER MAKE UP!" Everyone watched as she transformed in Elysian Venus. Celine bitterly watched.
"Take her away," Saturn ordered nodding at Celine. Sailor Uranus led Celine out of the courtroom. She turned to Elysian Venus. "You are now Elysian Venus. See your mother and grandmother about training."
"I will," The new Elysian Venus replied as she went back to her seat, transformation pen in her hand.
"One last note," Saturn stated. "Tiffany has been through a lot. She will need to testify at Arinori's hearing. Sailor Mercury it is my understanding that you will continue therapy sessions with her."
"Yes I will," Mercury replied.
"Chomei and Isao," Saturn turned to Tiffany's brothers. "You two are old enough to stay in your current quarters on your own. I would like you to spend time with Tiffany and get to know her. She needs all the love she can get right now."
"We will Ma'am," Chomei replied and Isao nodded his head.
"This court is adjourned," Saturn announced. She banged the gavel and everyone got up. Elysian Mercury turned to Cosmic Venus.
"Let's get your granddaughter."
Brooke headed toward the Gates of Time. She had received word that someone was waiting for her. She wondered how the trial was going. She saw Marina waiting for her. "Marina," she stated. "Is the trial over?"
"Yes," Marina replied. She held out some papers. "This will convince Tiffany to come home."
Brooke read the papers. "You're right," she exclaimed. "It will."
[During the time of the Chibi Scouts...]
Gloria and Tiffany were in the middle of playing a video game. So far Tiffany was winning. Gloria found that she actually liked having Tiffany staying with them. She did not understand everything that was going on with the other child but she did not care. Mina had been making sure that she was spending time with both girls.
"I feel a strong connection with her," Gloria thought to herself.
"Your turn," Tiffany informed Gloria.
"Okay," Gloria began to play.
"I hate to interrupt the game girls," Mina came in. "But Aunt Brooke is here to talk with you Tiffany."
"Now," asked Tiffany and Mina nodded her head. Tiffany sighed and got up. She gave Mina a hug and a kiss and left the room.
"I don't get it Mom," Gloria stated. "Why is her mother so mean to her?"
"I don't know honey," Mina replied. "There are some things we can never answer."
Brooke took Tiffany outside. They walked around for a few minutes and then took a seat on a bench. "Tiffany," Brooke began. "You're happy here aren't you?"
"Yes," Tiffany replied. "Mama loves me."
"Is there anything that would convince to come back to the future with me," Brooke asked. "I have to go back soon."
"I don't know," Tiffany whispered. "I can't stay with Mother anymore."
"Aunt Marina gave me these today at the Gates of Time," Brooke pulled out some papers. "She wanted me to show them to you."
Tiffany took the papers and read them. "What does this mean?"
"Your grandmother has custody of you," Brooke replied. "Your great-grandmother has secondary custody. You will be living with them. Your mother is in jail."
"You mean," Tiffany gasped as her eyes widened in delight. "I don't have to live with Mother anymore."
"No," Brooke replied. "From now on your grandmother will be taking care of you and your great-grandmother will be helping her out."
Tiffany threw her arms around Brooke. "That's great," she squealed. "I've always wanted to live with them."
"Well now you get to," Brooke told her with a smile on her face.
Tiffany suddenly grew serious. "What about Mama," she asked.
"She'll be okay," Brooke assured her. "You are going to go and be with her in the future. I think deep down she knows that you would eventually have to go back."
"She'll be sad," Tiffany pointed out.
"She'll miss you," Brooke agreed. "But she will see you again."
"I guess we need to tell her," Tiffany sighed.
"I've called a meeting and all of the Scouts and the queen are waiting for us," Brooke stated. She took Tiffany by the hand. "Let's go."
"You're going back," Mina cried in astonishment. "But I thought you wanted to stay here."
"I don't have to stay with Mother," Tiffany replied. "Grandmother is going to be taking care of me from now on and Great-grandma is going to help out."
"That's wonderful," Serenity exclaimed.
Mina smiled. "I am happy for you Darling," she stated. "I will miss you very much but at least I know I will see you again."
Tiffany flung her arms around Mina. "Thank you for being my mama here," she cried.
"I am glad I could," Mina choked as she hugged the child back.
"What about her therapy," asked Amy. "She needs it."
"And she is going to get it," Brooke replied. "You will be continuing her therapy in the future."
"Then I guess we need to say our good-byes," Serenity stated.
"So you're going home," Gloria asked Tiffany as she watched her pack.
"Yes," Tiffany replied. "I'm going to miss you."
"I'll miss you," Gloria replied. "But I know I am going to be a nice mother to my kids."
"And you are going to be a wonderful grandmother too," Tiffany thought to herself. "You won't forget me will you?"
"Only if you don't forget me," Gloria stated.
"I never will," Tiffany giggled. She and Gloria hugged. "Good-bye Grandma."
Serenity, Mina, Amy and Raye walked Brooke and Tiffany to the Gates of Time. Brooke had said good-bye to Annika who wondered if she would ever see Brooke again. Brooke had smiled and told her yes. Raye told Annika to stay in their quarters until she returned.
"Thank you everyone," Tiffany told them.
Serenity knelt down. "We have take an oath not to change events in the future," she informed Tiffany. "I hope you understand."
"I do," Tiffany replied. "I am a Sailor Scout too."
Amy placed a hand on Tiffany's head. "I'll be waiting for you," she stated. "We'll continue your sessions in ninety years."
"For me that will be in a few minutes," Tiffany giggled as she hugged Amy.
Raye was giving Brooke a hug. "You've have given me a future to look forward too," she said. "Thank you."
"Thank you Grandmother," Brooke replied as she hugged Raye back. "I'll see you soon."
"I look forward to the day you are born," Raye smiled. "However, my Annika is still my baby right now."
Tiffany turned to Mina, "Mama."
Mina smiled and knelt down. She held out her arms. Tiffany ran into them and they hugged. "I love you Tiffany," Mina whispered.
"I love you too," Tiffany whispered. "Thank you."
"Take care of yourself," Mina told her.
Tiffany nodded her head and ran to join Brooke. They waved good-bye and headed toward the time gate. Once they vanished Serenity turned to Mina. "For her the nightmare is over," she stated.
"But for us it hasn't even begun," Mina sighed. "I promise when Tiffany is born I will love her."
[During the time of the Crystal Chibi Scouts...]
Serenity, Mina, Gloria, Raye, Annika and Amy were waiting at the Gates of Time. Gloria was excited about Tiffany returning home. She really missed that child.
Brooke and Tiffany emerged. Tiffany dropped her bag and ran, "Grandma."
"Tiffany," Gloria ran forward. She scooped the child up in her arms and held her. "Welcome home. I promise you will never have to live with your mother again."
"I am so glad I am going to live with you," Tiffany replied. Gloria carried her over to the others. Tiffany reached out for Mina. "Mama."
Mina smiled and took Tiffany into her arms. "I have waited so long for this moment," she whispered. "Please forgive me for having to let things happen."
"I understand why," Tiffany replied as she hugged Mina tight.
Gloria turned to Brooke. "Thank you for keeping an eye on her," she said.
"Anytime," Brooke replied.
"Well I am glad you are home," Annika stated as she hugged her daughter.
"So am I," Raye added as she hugged her grandchild.
Tiffany turned to Amy. "I guess I will be spending a lot of time with you too," she stated.
Amy smiled at the little girl. "I promise that we will work through this together," she replied.
"Welcome home Tiffany," Serenity smiled.
"Thank you your Majesty," Tiffany curtseyed before her.
"Come," Gloria took Tiffany's hand. "Let's go home."
That night both Mina and Gloria tucked Tiffany into bed in her new room. It had been a wonderful day. There had been a huge welcome home party for her. All generations of Scouts were there. Lita and Daisy cooked all food. The Crystal Chibi Scouts were thrilled to have their teammate back. Tiffany also had two nice surprises. The first was that Chomei and Isao were both there. They apologized to their little sister and promised that they would be spending time with her. The second was that her Aunt Minako was there with her family. Her two daughters were in their teens but they were delighted to be with their cousin. Tiffany was thrilled to know that her aunt was the new Elysian Venus and that they were going to live at the palace. The best part of the day was that Celine was not around to do anything to her.
"I'm so glad I am going to be living here," Tiffany told Mina and Gloria.
"I'm glad to have you," Gloria kissed her goodnight.
"We both love you," Mina added as she also kissed Tiffany. "If you need me the door connecting our quarters is open. Just come on over."
"I will," Tiffany replied as she yawned. Gloria and Mina left the room. Tiffany snuggled down into her bed and thought, "I'm finally home.
The End.
Epilogue coming up so hang tight.
If you or anyone you know is being abused then please tell to someone whether it's a teacher, counselor or friend. Or call the Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-96-Abuse. There is also 1-800-4-A-CHILD
E-mail me with suggestions and feedback to AngelRaye2@aol.com.
Also visit my web site at http://angelrayeschibiscouts.homestead.com/angelraye.html
My web site is in the process of moving to another server. The new address will be www.angelfire.com/anime3/chibiscouts
Captain Commando has set up a Chibi Scout message board at http://pub53.ezboard.com/bangelrayeschibiscouts. Please drop by and leave a message.
Disclaimers: I do not own Sailor Moon. With the exception of Rini I own this generation of Sailor Scouts. I also created the Elysian Scouts and the Crystal Scouts.
Runaway
Part Eight
By
Angel Raye
[During the time of the Crystal Chibi Scouts...]
"Nani," Cosmic Venus exclaimed in surprise. She didn't think her youngest daughter had much contact with Tiffany.
"I have some evidence to support this case," Minako replied.
"Very well Minako," Saturn stated. "Take the stand please."
Minako walked up to the stand and was sworn in by Sailor Jupiter. Elysian Mercury walked up to her. "Now Ms. Aino what do you have to share with the court?"
"I have been keeping this secret since I was four," Minako stated. "When I heard Tiffany telling Sailor Mercury about what had happened with Arinori it made me realize I should have said something long ago. Maybe we could have spared Tiffany the agony."
"Proceed," Elysian Mercury commanded.
"It happened when I was four," Minako began. "Mom and Dad were away for a weekend. Celine was eighteen and was babysitting me for the weekend."
[Flashback]
"I can't believe I have to spend my entire weekend babysitting you," Celine grumbled.
"You mean," Minako choked as tears fell down her face.
"Shut up brat," Celine ordered. "Now I have some friends coming over this evening so you had better stay out of my way."
Minako was upset. She wished her brother, Kazuto was here but he was spending the weekend skiing with some friends. Celine scared her. She was always yelling at her and sometimes she even hit her.
Later on Celine's friends arrived. They were both young men around Celine's age. "Who's the rug rat," one of them asked.
"This is my half-sister Minako," Celine replied. "I have to brat sit this weekend."
"Lucky you," the other friend said.
"Oh come on you two," the first one stated. "Look at those blonde curls and blue eyes. She'll be a knock out one day."
"All right Ichizo," Celine muttered. "Let's let the brat play and we'll watch a movie."
Minako played with her toys while her sister and friends got out a video. It was clearly a movie not meant for children and Minako was shocked at what she saw. She covered her eyes in shame and wished her mother were here. She felt someone place a hand on her shoulder. She looked up and saw Ichizo. "You shouldn't be watching this," he told her. Minako only gazed at him with her large eyes.
"I guess I should put her to bed now," Celine grumbled as she got up.
"I'll do it," Ichizo offered. He took Minako's hand and led her into her room. Minako climbed up on her bed. Ichizo sat down by her. "You really are going to be beautiful when you grow up." Suddenly Minako was aware of him touching her. She got scared.
"Don't touch me there," Minako pleaded. "It hurt."
"Oh come on," Ichizo cooed. "This will make you grow up faster."
"Stop it," Minako shouted. "Mommy told me no one can touch me here."
"Mommy's wrong," laughed Ichizo.
"Celine," Minako screamed. The door opened and Celine came in.
"Get off her," Celine snapped at Ichizo. "My mother will skin you alive if you touch her like that."
"Hey I was just having some fun," Ichizo protested as he stood up.
"Go back to the movie and I'll finish with her," Celine ordered. Once Ichizo left Celine slapped Minako in the face. "You idiot," she shouted. "Why did you let him do that?"
"I told him no," Minako cried. "I tell Mommy."
"No you won't," Celine demanded. "You will not tell anyone about this or I will rip out your tongue. Do you understand?"
Minako nodded her head. Celine left the room. Minako clutched her teddy bear to her chest and lay down with tears in her eyes. She wanted to tell Mommy but was afraid of Celine.
[End Flashback]
"I never told anyone what had happened," Minako concluded. "Now I know I should of."
Everyone sat in stunned silence. What happened next was completely unexpected.
"Damn you to hell," Cosmic Venus yelled as she jumped out of her seat and flew toward Celine. Elysian Mercury, Venus and Cosmic Mars all grabbed her. "How could you," Cosmic Venus screamed at Celine. "How could you do that to your sister and your daughter you cold-hearted bitch?"
Sailor Saturn pounded the gavel. "Order," she shouted above the din. "Cosmic Venus get a hold of yourself before I charge you with contempt."
"Calm down," Venus hissed to her daughter. "It'll only make matters worse."
"I have heard all the evidence," Saturn stated. "This court is in recess while I consider appropriate action." Saturn hit the gavel again and she exited the room. Cosmic Uranus and Sailor Neptune escorted Celine to the holding area. Everyone began talking.
"Minako," Cosmic Venus threw her arms around her youngest daughter. "I am so sorry."
"Mom," Minako wrapped her arms around her mother. "Don't apologize. I never told anyone."
"You should have," Cosmic Venus pointed out. "But I promise I will help you in anyway I can."
"You have always been a wonderful mother," Minako stated. "Don't ever think otherwise."
"Cosmic Venus," Mercury came forward. "I want to set up some sessions for you. You have been through a lot these last couple of weeks and you have had a lot of shocks. You need to talk about them."
"Very well," Cosmic Venus sighed.
"You need to see someone too Minako," Mercury added. "You can either talk with me or with someone who lives near you."
"Thank you Sailor Mercury," Minako replied.
"All rise," Sailor Jupiter called. "The court is back in session. Sailor Saturn presiding."
Everyone was back in his or her places and quiet. Celine was escorted back to her place beside Cosmic Neptune. Sailor Saturn came in and sat back down. Once everyone was settled she began. "Will Elysian Venus please rise." Celine and Cosmic Neptune both stood up. "What I have heard to day has been both shocking and atrocious. I find you guilty on all charges of child abuse." A whisper went through the courtroom. "As for Tiffany Aino I hear by grant full permanent custody to her grandmother, Cosmic Venus and secondary custody to her great-grandmother Sailor Venus." Cosmic Venus and Sailor Venus hugged each other in delight. "As for a sentence," Saturn stated. "Elysian Venus if I could I would lock you up and throw away the key but I can't do that. I hear by sentence you to a minimum of twenty-five years in the palace prison and removal of your Scout powers." Another buzz went around the courtroom. Saturn pounded her gavel. "Of course that will leave us without an Elysian Venus. We have two options. One is we wait until Tiffany reaches age and we make her Elysian Venus. Then her first daughter will become Crystal Venus. The second option is that Elysian Venus's powers be transferred to Cosmic Venus's youngest daughter Minako Aino."
Minako gasped. "Me," she squeaked.
"Yes," Saturn replied. "This is completely voluntary. And you will not be leader until you have completed your training. Temporary leadership will go to Elysian Mercury until you are ready. Elysian Mars will take over the training of the Crystal Scouts. Do you accept?"
"I will do it," Minako stated.
"Very good," Saturn said. "Please come up here. Cosmic Neptune bring Elysian Venus forward." Cosmic Neptune dragged Celine forward. "Your Majesties."
"We're ready," Serenity stood up with Rini, Chelsea, and Rayna. Serenity held the silver crystal. "I need her transformation pen." Cosmic Neptune took Celine's transformation pen and handed it to Saturn. Rini took it next and placed it under the crystal. Suddenly a glow came out. It shot in two directions. One beam enveloped Minako and the other enveloped Celine. Celine began screaming as her powers were removed. Cosmic Venus covered her eyes unable to watch anymore. The beams disappeared and everyone gave a gasp. Minako looked twenty years younger as the scout powers gave her eternal life. Celine lost her youthful look and showed her true age in her middle fifties. She had lost eternal life.
Minako held up her pen. "VENUS ELYSIAN POWER MAKE UP!" Everyone watched as she transformed in Elysian Venus. Celine bitterly watched.
"Take her away," Saturn ordered nodding at Celine. Sailor Uranus led Celine out of the courtroom. She turned to Elysian Venus. "You are now Elysian Venus. See your mother and grandmother about training."
"I will," The new Elysian Venus replied as she went back to her seat, transformation pen in her hand.
"One last note," Saturn stated. "Tiffany has been through a lot. She will need to testify at Arinori's hearing. Sailor Mercury it is my understanding that you will continue therapy sessions with her."
"Yes I will," Mercury replied.
"Chomei and Isao," Saturn turned to Tiffany's brothers. "You two are old enough to stay in your current quarters on your own. I would like you to spend time with Tiffany and get to know her. She needs all the love she can get right now."
"We will Ma'am," Chomei replied and Isao nodded his head.
"This court is adjourned," Saturn announced. She banged the gavel and everyone got up. Elysian Mercury turned to Cosmic Venus.
"Let's get your granddaughter."
Brooke headed toward the Gates of Time. She had received word that someone was waiting for her. She wondered how the trial was going. She saw Marina waiting for her. "Marina," she stated. "Is the trial over?"
"Yes," Marina replied. She held out some papers. "This will convince Tiffany to come home."
Brooke read the papers. "You're right," she exclaimed. "It will."
[During the time of the Chibi Scouts...]
Gloria and Tiffany were in the middle of playing a video game. So far Tiffany was winning. Gloria found that she actually liked having Tiffany staying with them. She did not understand everything that was going on with the other child but she did not care. Mina had been making sure that she was spending time with both girls.
"I feel a strong connection with her," Gloria thought to herself.
"Your turn," Tiffany informed Gloria.
"Okay," Gloria began to play.
"I hate to interrupt the game girls," Mina came in. "But Aunt Brooke is here to talk with you Tiffany."
"Now," asked Tiffany and Mina nodded her head. Tiffany sighed and got up. She gave Mina a hug and a kiss and left the room.
"I don't get it Mom," Gloria stated. "Why is her mother so mean to her?"
"I don't know honey," Mina replied. "There are some things we can never answer."
Brooke took Tiffany outside. They walked around for a few minutes and then took a seat on a bench. "Tiffany," Brooke began. "You're happy here aren't you?"
"Yes," Tiffany replied. "Mama loves me."
"Is there anything that would convince to come back to the future with me," Brooke asked. "I have to go back soon."
"I don't know," Tiffany whispered. "I can't stay with Mother anymore."
"Aunt Marina gave me these today at the Gates of Time," Brooke pulled out some papers. "She wanted me to show them to you."
Tiffany took the papers and read them. "What does this mean?"
"Your grandmother has custody of you," Brooke replied. "Your great-grandmother has secondary custody. You will be living with them. Your mother is in jail."
"You mean," Tiffany gasped as her eyes widened in delight. "I don't have to live with Mother anymore."
"No," Brooke replied. "From now on your grandmother will be taking care of you and your great-grandmother will be helping her out."
Tiffany threw her arms around Brooke. "That's great," she squealed. "I've always wanted to live with them."
"Well now you get to," Brooke told her with a smile on her face.
Tiffany suddenly grew serious. "What about Mama," she asked.
"She'll be okay," Brooke assured her. "You are going to go and be with her in the future. I think deep down she knows that you would eventually have to go back."
"She'll be sad," Tiffany pointed out.
"She'll miss you," Brooke agreed. "But she will see you again."
"I guess we need to tell her," Tiffany sighed.
"I've called a meeting and all of the Scouts and the queen are waiting for us," Brooke stated. She took Tiffany by the hand. "Let's go."
"You're going back," Mina cried in astonishment. "But I thought you wanted to stay here."
"I don't have to stay with Mother," Tiffany replied. "Grandmother is going to be taking care of me from now on and Great-grandma is going to help out."
"That's wonderful," Serenity exclaimed.
Mina smiled. "I am happy for you Darling," she stated. "I will miss you very much but at least I know I will see you again."
Tiffany flung her arms around Mina. "Thank you for being my mama here," she cried.
"I am glad I could," Mina choked as she hugged the child back.
"What about her therapy," asked Amy. "She needs it."
"And she is going to get it," Brooke replied. "You will be continuing her therapy in the future."
"Then I guess we need to say our good-byes," Serenity stated.
"So you're going home," Gloria asked Tiffany as she watched her pack.
"Yes," Tiffany replied. "I'm going to miss you."
"I'll miss you," Gloria replied. "But I know I am going to be a nice mother to my kids."
"And you are going to be a wonderful grandmother too," Tiffany thought to herself. "You won't forget me will you?"
"Only if you don't forget me," Gloria stated.
"I never will," Tiffany giggled. She and Gloria hugged. "Good-bye Grandma."
Serenity, Mina, Amy and Raye walked Brooke and Tiffany to the Gates of Time. Brooke had said good-bye to Annika who wondered if she would ever see Brooke again. Brooke had smiled and told her yes. Raye told Annika to stay in their quarters until she returned.
"Thank you everyone," Tiffany told them.
Serenity knelt down. "We have take an oath not to change events in the future," she informed Tiffany. "I hope you understand."
"I do," Tiffany replied. "I am a Sailor Scout too."
Amy placed a hand on Tiffany's head. "I'll be waiting for you," she stated. "We'll continue your sessions in ninety years."
"For me that will be in a few minutes," Tiffany giggled as she hugged Amy.
Raye was giving Brooke a hug. "You've have given me a future to look forward too," she said. "Thank you."
"Thank you Grandmother," Brooke replied as she hugged Raye back. "I'll see you soon."
"I look forward to the day you are born," Raye smiled. "However, my Annika is still my baby right now."
Tiffany turned to Mina, "Mama."
Mina smiled and knelt down. She held out her arms. Tiffany ran into them and they hugged. "I love you Tiffany," Mina whispered.
"I love you too," Tiffany whispered. "Thank you."
"Take care of yourself," Mina told her.
Tiffany nodded her head and ran to join Brooke. They waved good-bye and headed toward the time gate. Once they vanished Serenity turned to Mina. "For her the nightmare is over," she stated.
"But for us it hasn't even begun," Mina sighed. "I promise when Tiffany is born I will love her."
[During the time of the Crystal Chibi Scouts...]
Serenity, Mina, Gloria, Raye, Annika and Amy were waiting at the Gates of Time. Gloria was excited about Tiffany returning home. She really missed that child.
Brooke and Tiffany emerged. Tiffany dropped her bag and ran, "Grandma."
"Tiffany," Gloria ran forward. She scooped the child up in her arms and held her. "Welcome home. I promise you will never have to live with your mother again."
"I am so glad I am going to live with you," Tiffany replied. Gloria carried her over to the others. Tiffany reached out for Mina. "Mama."
Mina smiled and took Tiffany into her arms. "I have waited so long for this moment," she whispered. "Please forgive me for having to let things happen."
"I understand why," Tiffany replied as she hugged Mina tight.
Gloria turned to Brooke. "Thank you for keeping an eye on her," she said.
"Anytime," Brooke replied.
"Well I am glad you are home," Annika stated as she hugged her daughter.
"So am I," Raye added as she hugged her grandchild.
Tiffany turned to Amy. "I guess I will be spending a lot of time with you too," she stated.
Amy smiled at the little girl. "I promise that we will work through this together," she replied.
"Welcome home Tiffany," Serenity smiled.
"Thank you your Majesty," Tiffany curtseyed before her.
"Come," Gloria took Tiffany's hand. "Let's go home."
That night both Mina and Gloria tucked Tiffany into bed in her new room. It had been a wonderful day. There had been a huge welcome home party for her. All generations of Scouts were there. Lita and Daisy cooked all food. The Crystal Chibi Scouts were thrilled to have their teammate back. Tiffany also had two nice surprises. The first was that Chomei and Isao were both there. They apologized to their little sister and promised that they would be spending time with her. The second was that her Aunt Minako was there with her family. Her two daughters were in their teens but they were delighted to be with their cousin. Tiffany was thrilled to know that her aunt was the new Elysian Venus and that they were going to live at the palace. The best part of the day was that Celine was not around to do anything to her.
"I'm so glad I am going to be living here," Tiffany told Mina and Gloria.
"I'm glad to have you," Gloria kissed her goodnight.
"We both love you," Mina added as she also kissed Tiffany. "If you need me the door connecting our quarters is open. Just come on over."
"I will," Tiffany replied as she yawned. Gloria and Mina left the room. Tiffany snuggled down into her bed and thought, "I'm finally home.
The End.
Epilogue coming up so hang tight.