Hi Everyone! Here is the epilogue to "Runaway" which will finish up the series. I want to thank everyone for the good reviews and the feedback I have gotten. This is a very brief epilogue.
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Runaway
Epilogue
By
Angel Raye
Tiffany walked toward her destination with Amy right beside her. It had been six years now since she returned home from the past. She had grown into a beautiful thirteen-year-old. Tiffany had long given up her braids and wore her wavy, red locks loose with a small bow clipped on the side. Her green eyes were bright from all the love she had received.
It had been difficult at first. The first several months Tiffany had been home, she had awakened every night screaming from nightmares. Gloria and/or Mina were always there to comfort her though. One of them would take Tiffany into her bed with her to give her a feeling of security. On nights when Tiffany was exceptionally terrified then they would both stay with her. With loving but firm guidance, Gloria and Mina nurtured Tiffany and gave her a happy home.
During the first couple of years Tiffany had see Amy on a daily basis. It took a long time for Tiffany to get past her fears. Many sessions would end with Tiffany crying hysterically. Eventually Amy was able to help her get past her fears and Tiffany was able to feel bottled up feelings. Once they got past the anger then the pain surfaced. Tiffany was still seeing Amy but now it was only once a week.
About two months after Tiffany returned she had to testify at Arinori's trial. She had been terrified but Amy, Mina and Gloria had helped her through it. With Sailor Jupiter acting as judge, Arinori got found guilty and sentenced to the Royal juvenile facility. His father divorced Celine and left the palace. Tiffany was relieved that it was over with.
Chomei and Isao kept their word. They got to know their little sister and found that she was a wonderful person. It had helped her with her healing. They were both now in their twenties and had long moved out of the palace but they kept in touch with Tiffany and visited her as often as possible.
Brooke kept her promise. She became actively involved in Tiffany's life. She became someone that Tiffany could turn to outside of the family and Amy. Brooke was definitely Annika's daughter in the fact that she was so compassionate. She gave Tiffany the love that she needed. Tara and Ashley came to see Tiffany as another member of the family.
Minako fulfilled her roll as Sailor Elysian Venus. She was going to make everyone proud. Her only regret was that neither of her girls would become Sailor Scouts. She accepted the fact that she would be the only Elysian Scout who would not have a Crystal Scout for a daughter. Minako took an active involvement in her niece's life. After all they had both suffered from Celine so they could help each other heal. Her two daughters were now also grown and moved out but they also kept in touch with their much younger cousin.
Tiffany had not once seen Celine since her return home. Amy had told everyone that it had to be Tiffany's decision. Gloria on the other hand visited Celine regularly. When Tiffany asked her why Gloria replied, "She's my daughter. I'm her mother. Because of that I love her. Besides now that she is not going to live for eternity my time with her is limited. I want us to make peace with each other before she dies. I don't want to spend eternity with regrets."
"You're so forgiving Grandma," Tiffany softly whispered.
Gloria smiled at her granddaughter, "When I was in second grade I played a prank on Annika. I threw her hat onto a frozen lake. When she went out to get it the ice broke and she plunged through the icy waters. That prank almost took her life. Annika found it in her heart to forgive me and still be my best friend. If she can forgive me for that then I can forgive Celine."
It had taken Mina a lot longer to finally go and visit Celine. She had carried the knowledge of what Celine was going to do to Tiffany long before either of them was born. For that reason she could not go and visit Celine. Finally she saw Gloria's reasoning and started visiting. She did not visit as regularly as her daughter did but she did want to make peace with her first grandchild.
Visiting Celine was what Tiffany was on her way to do now. She realized that she had to see her as a part of her healing process. For support Amy had come with her. Mina and Gloria were a bit reluctant to let her go but Amy explained to them why she was going.
As she got closer to the palace prison Tiffany felt her stomach getting tight. She realized she was getting nervous. After all she had not seen her mother since before she had run away to the past. This was a big moment for her.
She felt a hand on her shoulder. Tiffany looked up and saw Amy was smiling gently at her. "You don't have to do this now," she stated.
"I know Aunt Amy," Tiffany replied. "But I need to."
"Just don't be afraid," Amy told her. "She can't hurt you anymore."
"I know," Tiffany said.
"So you're going through with this," Sailor Neptune stated as Tiffany and Amy came walking in.
"Yes I am," Tiffany replied.
"You're a spirited young lady," Neptune observed as she led Tiffany and Amy down to where Celine was staying.
Tiffany gasped when she saw her mother. Since Celine had lost her Scout powers she had lost eternal life. She had aged considerably and looked like the age she was which were early sixties. Celine looked up and saw Tiffany and Amy. "Tiffany," she stated in surprise.
"Hello Mother," Tiffany replied stiffly.
"You've grown," Celine observed.
"I'm not the same little girl who left you six years ago Mother," Tiffany pointed out.
"So why are you here," asked Celine. "You are the last person I expected to come see me."
"I had too," Tiffany replied. "I needed to know why."
"Why what," asked Celine.
"Why did you treat me the way you treated me," Tiffany asked.
"I told you before that I didn't want another child," Celine muttered. "I was told to have you so that there could be a Crystal Scout of Venus but I didn't want you."
"That's not an excuse," Tiffany stated. "I have heard a lot of cases where parents did not want children but once they saw that healthy baby they changed their minds. Obviously that did not happen with you."
"I was happy with my two sons," Celine pointed out.
Tiffany felt a spark of anger but she kept her voice calm. "Fine don't answer," Tiffany declared. "I don't need you. I have my grandmother and my great-grandmother whom have been more like mothers to me then you ever will be. I also have my Aunt, brothers and cousins. I have my godmother and all of the other scouts. The Royal Family has also been there for me so I do not need you. I also need to tell you one more thing."
"And what is that," Celine inquired.
"I hate you," Tiffany told her. "I hate you so much for the way you treated me. I don't know if I can ever love you." Celine just stared at her daughter. Tiffany turned to walk away. "Goodbye Mother." Tiffany left with Amy by her side. No one noticed the small tear run down Celine's cheek.
Once Tiffany left the prison she let some of her reserves drop. Tears formed in her eyes. Amy placed a hand on Tiffany's shoulder. "You did good," she assured her. "Are you all right?"
"I'm fine," Tiffany smiled. "I feel like a burden has been lifted off of me."
"There has," Amy smiled back.
"How did it go," Gloria and Mina met them in the hall. Tiffany smiled and ran into their arms.
"She did very well," Amy replied. "I'm very proud of her."
"So are we,' Gloria kissed Tiffany on the cheek.
"How do you feel," Mina asked.
"Good," Tiffany replied. "I'm finally free."
[During the time of the Chibi Scouts...]
Venus sighed as she looked over her paperwork in her office. She found a picture of Tiffany and smiled. It had been two weeks since the child had returned to the future and Mina missed her terribly. She thought of her everyday and wondered how she was doing. Mina and Amy had discussed at length what they were going to do when the time came to hand Tiffany over to her mother. They both knew they had taken an oath not to interfere but they also knew how difficult that would be. They both promised each other that they would support each other through it when the time came.
Life at the palace had returned to normal. Venus just finished a training session with Chibi Venus and Chibi Mercury. It had been a difficult session too. Chibi Venus was in a bad mood and refused to do what she was told. She was rude and kept talking back to her mother. Venus finally gave her a swat and Chibi Venus decided to shape up.
Chibi Mercury wasn't much better. She wanted to do things her way that day and not follow instructions. Finally Venus had to contact Amy who came right over. Amy took Chibi Mercury into Venus's office. When they came out Chibi Mercury was in tears and Amy assured Venus that there would be no more problems. Venus could only conclude that Amy had also given her daughter a swat.
Venus looked at her schedule and hoped that the next training would be easier. She heaved a breath of relief when she saw that Chibi Mars and Chibi Neptune were the ones arriving in a few minutes. Those two would be better behaved.
A flash of light suddenly appeared in her office. Venus looked up in alarm. A letter appeared and the bright light vanished. Venus reached up and took it. "It's from the future," she mused. She opened it and saw a picture of herself. With her was a woman who she realized was Gloria as an adult. There was also a beautiful teenager in the picture. Venus realized the teenager was Tiffany. She opened the letter.
Dear Mama,
I'm doing well and I'm finally free.
Love,
Tiffany
Venus smiled. Tiffany was all right and she was glad.
A clatter in the hall told her that Chibi Mars and Chibi Neptune were both here. Venus put the letter and picture in her desk. She would share it with Amy later on but right now she had a job to do. "Glad you're doing okay Tiffany." Venus left her office to meet up with her young students.
The End.
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. I strongly encourage you to report any child abuse you see. I personally find child abuse a heinous crime and in my opinion people who do abuse children don't get the punishments they deserve.
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
Epilogue
By
Angel Raye
Tiffany walked toward her destination with Amy right beside her. It had been six years now since she returned home from the past. She had grown into a beautiful thirteen-year-old. Tiffany had long given up her braids and wore her wavy, red locks loose with a small bow clipped on the side. Her green eyes were bright from all the love she had received.
It had been difficult at first. The first several months Tiffany had been home, she had awakened every night screaming from nightmares. Gloria and/or Mina were always there to comfort her though. One of them would take Tiffany into her bed with her to give her a feeling of security. On nights when Tiffany was exceptionally terrified then they would both stay with her. With loving but firm guidance, Gloria and Mina nurtured Tiffany and gave her a happy home.
During the first couple of years Tiffany had see Amy on a daily basis. It took a long time for Tiffany to get past her fears. Many sessions would end with Tiffany crying hysterically. Eventually Amy was able to help her get past her fears and Tiffany was able to feel bottled up feelings. Once they got past the anger then the pain surfaced. Tiffany was still seeing Amy but now it was only once a week.
About two months after Tiffany returned she had to testify at Arinori's trial. She had been terrified but Amy, Mina and Gloria had helped her through it. With Sailor Jupiter acting as judge, Arinori got found guilty and sentenced to the Royal juvenile facility. His father divorced Celine and left the palace. Tiffany was relieved that it was over with.
Chomei and Isao kept their word. They got to know their little sister and found that she was a wonderful person. It had helped her with her healing. They were both now in their twenties and had long moved out of the palace but they kept in touch with Tiffany and visited her as often as possible.
Brooke kept her promise. She became actively involved in Tiffany's life. She became someone that Tiffany could turn to outside of the family and Amy. Brooke was definitely Annika's daughter in the fact that she was so compassionate. She gave Tiffany the love that she needed. Tara and Ashley came to see Tiffany as another member of the family.
Minako fulfilled her roll as Sailor Elysian Venus. She was going to make everyone proud. Her only regret was that neither of her girls would become Sailor Scouts. She accepted the fact that she would be the only Elysian Scout who would not have a Crystal Scout for a daughter. Minako took an active involvement in her niece's life. After all they had both suffered from Celine so they could help each other heal. Her two daughters were now also grown and moved out but they also kept in touch with their much younger cousin.
Tiffany had not once seen Celine since her return home. Amy had told everyone that it had to be Tiffany's decision. Gloria on the other hand visited Celine regularly. When Tiffany asked her why Gloria replied, "She's my daughter. I'm her mother. Because of that I love her. Besides now that she is not going to live for eternity my time with her is limited. I want us to make peace with each other before she dies. I don't want to spend eternity with regrets."
"You're so forgiving Grandma," Tiffany softly whispered.
Gloria smiled at her granddaughter, "When I was in second grade I played a prank on Annika. I threw her hat onto a frozen lake. When she went out to get it the ice broke and she plunged through the icy waters. That prank almost took her life. Annika found it in her heart to forgive me and still be my best friend. If she can forgive me for that then I can forgive Celine."
It had taken Mina a lot longer to finally go and visit Celine. She had carried the knowledge of what Celine was going to do to Tiffany long before either of them was born. For that reason she could not go and visit Celine. Finally she saw Gloria's reasoning and started visiting. She did not visit as regularly as her daughter did but she did want to make peace with her first grandchild.
Visiting Celine was what Tiffany was on her way to do now. She realized that she had to see her as a part of her healing process. For support Amy had come with her. Mina and Gloria were a bit reluctant to let her go but Amy explained to them why she was going.
As she got closer to the palace prison Tiffany felt her stomach getting tight. She realized she was getting nervous. After all she had not seen her mother since before she had run away to the past. This was a big moment for her.
She felt a hand on her shoulder. Tiffany looked up and saw Amy was smiling gently at her. "You don't have to do this now," she stated.
"I know Aunt Amy," Tiffany replied. "But I need to."
"Just don't be afraid," Amy told her. "She can't hurt you anymore."
"I know," Tiffany said.
"So you're going through with this," Sailor Neptune stated as Tiffany and Amy came walking in.
"Yes I am," Tiffany replied.
"You're a spirited young lady," Neptune observed as she led Tiffany and Amy down to where Celine was staying.
Tiffany gasped when she saw her mother. Since Celine had lost her Scout powers she had lost eternal life. She had aged considerably and looked like the age she was which were early sixties. Celine looked up and saw Tiffany and Amy. "Tiffany," she stated in surprise.
"Hello Mother," Tiffany replied stiffly.
"You've grown," Celine observed.
"I'm not the same little girl who left you six years ago Mother," Tiffany pointed out.
"So why are you here," asked Celine. "You are the last person I expected to come see me."
"I had too," Tiffany replied. "I needed to know why."
"Why what," asked Celine.
"Why did you treat me the way you treated me," Tiffany asked.
"I told you before that I didn't want another child," Celine muttered. "I was told to have you so that there could be a Crystal Scout of Venus but I didn't want you."
"That's not an excuse," Tiffany stated. "I have heard a lot of cases where parents did not want children but once they saw that healthy baby they changed their minds. Obviously that did not happen with you."
"I was happy with my two sons," Celine pointed out.
Tiffany felt a spark of anger but she kept her voice calm. "Fine don't answer," Tiffany declared. "I don't need you. I have my grandmother and my great-grandmother whom have been more like mothers to me then you ever will be. I also have my Aunt, brothers and cousins. I have my godmother and all of the other scouts. The Royal Family has also been there for me so I do not need you. I also need to tell you one more thing."
"And what is that," Celine inquired.
"I hate you," Tiffany told her. "I hate you so much for the way you treated me. I don't know if I can ever love you." Celine just stared at her daughter. Tiffany turned to walk away. "Goodbye Mother." Tiffany left with Amy by her side. No one noticed the small tear run down Celine's cheek.
Once Tiffany left the prison she let some of her reserves drop. Tears formed in her eyes. Amy placed a hand on Tiffany's shoulder. "You did good," she assured her. "Are you all right?"
"I'm fine," Tiffany smiled. "I feel like a burden has been lifted off of me."
"There has," Amy smiled back.
"How did it go," Gloria and Mina met them in the hall. Tiffany smiled and ran into their arms.
"She did very well," Amy replied. "I'm very proud of her."
"So are we,' Gloria kissed Tiffany on the cheek.
"How do you feel," Mina asked.
"Good," Tiffany replied. "I'm finally free."
[During the time of the Chibi Scouts...]
Venus sighed as she looked over her paperwork in her office. She found a picture of Tiffany and smiled. It had been two weeks since the child had returned to the future and Mina missed her terribly. She thought of her everyday and wondered how she was doing. Mina and Amy had discussed at length what they were going to do when the time came to hand Tiffany over to her mother. They both knew they had taken an oath not to interfere but they also knew how difficult that would be. They both promised each other that they would support each other through it when the time came.
Life at the palace had returned to normal. Venus just finished a training session with Chibi Venus and Chibi Mercury. It had been a difficult session too. Chibi Venus was in a bad mood and refused to do what she was told. She was rude and kept talking back to her mother. Venus finally gave her a swat and Chibi Venus decided to shape up.
Chibi Mercury wasn't much better. She wanted to do things her way that day and not follow instructions. Finally Venus had to contact Amy who came right over. Amy took Chibi Mercury into Venus's office. When they came out Chibi Mercury was in tears and Amy assured Venus that there would be no more problems. Venus could only conclude that Amy had also given her daughter a swat.
Venus looked at her schedule and hoped that the next training would be easier. She heaved a breath of relief when she saw that Chibi Mars and Chibi Neptune were the ones arriving in a few minutes. Those two would be better behaved.
A flash of light suddenly appeared in her office. Venus looked up in alarm. A letter appeared and the bright light vanished. Venus reached up and took it. "It's from the future," she mused. She opened it and saw a picture of herself. With her was a woman who she realized was Gloria as an adult. There was also a beautiful teenager in the picture. Venus realized the teenager was Tiffany. She opened the letter.
Dear Mama,
I'm doing well and I'm finally free.
Love,
Tiffany
Venus smiled. Tiffany was all right and she was glad.
A clatter in the hall told her that Chibi Mars and Chibi Neptune were both here. Venus put the letter and picture in her desk. She would share it with Amy later on but right now she had a job to do. "Glad you're doing okay Tiffany." Venus left her office to meet up with her young students.
The End.