Hi Everyone! Well I think this will be the last subpart to Ariel and Madelyn's story. We do not have to long to go before they become soldiers. After I am through with their part we will move on to Daisy and Maggie. Please review but no flames.
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Friendship Series
Part Two: Ariel and Madelyn
Subpart B
By Angel Raye
Ariel found that her mother was right. School was more tolerable after that difficult first day. Gloria proved to be a worthy friend and stuck for Ariel against the classroom bullies. Fortunately for Ariel, she spent most of the morning in the gifted class so she had several hours away from them in the morning.
Madelyn was happy with the friends she had made in her class. However, she kept her promise to Ariel and the two remained close to each other despite the fact that they were in different grades.
By now Ariel and Madelyn had been attending the palace parties for over a year. Ariel could not believed she had used the Luna Ball to sneak into one of those parties' two years ago. She and Madelyn could now see that they were incredibly boring. The first party that school year had Ariel and Madelyn underneath one of the tables and devouring a huge chocolate cake between them. Needless to say neither child liked chocolate cake too much.
Gloria was always the one to cause trouble at parties. All of the children depended on her to make these parties more interesting as long as they weren't dragged into it. Mina usually dragged Gloria out by the ear at half of the parties.
One night there was a party for Mina and Asai. It was their wedding anniversary. Ariel found the whole thing tedious and boring. She was very tired and these parties usually ran way past her bedtime.
"Be careful," Madelyn warned as she came to sit by her friend.
"Of what," asked Ariel sleepily.
"It doesn't matter if this is her parents' party," Madelyn replied. "Gloria is looking for a joke to play."
"Who cares," Ariel muttered as she gave an enormous yawn.
Gloria was watching Ariel closely. Ariel was notoriously known for falling asleep in her food. She could tell that Ariel was on the verge of falling asleep. "Watch this," she hissed to Annika.
"Nani," asked Annika.
"Ariel is about to fall asleep," Gloria hissed back.
"So," asked Annika.
"So I am going to have some fun," Gloria replied. She grabbed a cake off the table and put it in front of Ariel. Before either Madelyn or Annika could shout a warning Ariel went face down in the cake. Gloria burst into laughter.
"Ariel wake up," Madelyn cried in alarm. She pulled her friend up.
"What happened," Ariel murmured somewhat disoriented.
"Gloria put the cake there and you fell asleep in it," Madelyn explained.
"You creep," Ariel wailed as she turned pink from embarrassment.
"It was so funny," Gloria laughed.
"It won't be for you in a minute," Haruka sternly stated as she and Michiru came up. "We saw the whole thing."
"Busted," moaned Gloria.
"That was so mean," sobbed Ariel. Madelyn put an arm around her friend to comfort her. Michiru knelt down and started cleaning Ariel up.
"Let's go young lady," Haruka firmly ordered. "As much as I hate to ruin the evening for your parents since this party is for them you have left me no choice."
"Uh you do know I had nothing to do with this right," asked Annika nervously.
"Of course," Michiru assured her and Annika heaved a breath of relief.
"Gloria can be such a creep," choked Ariel as she wiped the tears out of her eyes.
"Hey don't worry," Madelyn tried to assure her friend. "Just think of all the trouble she'll be in."
"Isn't that the truth," Michiru muttered.
"I gather from the reliable sources that someone is ready for bed," Amy stated as she came up. Ariel held out her arms and Amy scooped her up. "Thanks for cleaning her up a little Michiru."
"Glad I could help," Michiru replied. "Now I guess I should check on my two right now." With that she got up and began to search for the twins.
"Mommy, Gloria played a trick on me," sobbed Ariel.
"It's okay Sweetie," Amy soothed. "Let's get you cleaned up and into bed." Amy carried Ariel off. Madelyn watched after them thinking Gloria was going to pay for what she did to Ariel tonight.
A couple of days later Madelyn was out in the palace garden. She had plans on how she was going to get Gloria. Madelyn had a bucket in her hand and she was scooping mud into it. It had rained a couple of days before so the ground was still wet.
"Madelyn," called a voice. Madelyn looked up and saw Daisy and Maggie standing over her. "What are you doing?"
"I am going to pay Gloria back for what she did to Ariel at the party."
"And what are you going to do," asked Maggie.
"I am going to dump all of this on her," Madelyn explained.
"You'll get into trouble," Maggie pointed out.
"I like it," Daisy piped up. "That little creep needs a lesson."
"Well she made Ariel cry at the party," Madelyn explained as she stood up with the bucket. "So I am going to throw all of this mud on her."
"This I got to see," Daisy giggled and she and Maggie followed Madelyn into the palace. They went up to the playroom and saw that Gloria was playing with Annika and the twins. Ariel was sitting in the corner reading a book.
"Hey Gloria," Madelyn called.
"Nani," asked Gloria looking up from the game she was playing.
"This is for making Ariel cry at the party," Madelyn announced and she dumped the bucket of mud right on Gloria's head.
"Gross," screeched Gloria jumping up. The other children began to laugh. Gloria looked really funny with her head covered in mud.
"Serves you right," Daisy sneered. "Next time pick on someone your own size."
"Like you," snapped Gloria and she threw a handful of mud at Daisy. It hit Daisy square in the face.
"You little creep," Daisy raged and she flew at Gloria. The two started fighting. Annika and the twins decided to back away in order to stay out of it.
"Madelyn you didn't have to do this," Ariel whispered softly.
"I know but it was funny," Madelyn giggled.
"Girls," a sharp voice came from the doorway. Everyone turned to see Lita standing there with an angry look in her eyes. "There had better be a good explanation for all of this."
"Actually there is," Daisy growled.
"I am really surprised at you Madelyn," Hotaru sternly stated as she led her daughter back to their quarters. Once Lita had gotten the whole story she contacted both Mina and Hotaru and then took Daisy back to her quarters to deal with her. Hotaru had been shocked to find out that her daughter was the one who started the whole affair.
"Well I was mad at Gloria," Madelyn replied softly. "She made Ariel cry at the party."
"I know Ariel is your best friend but that still does not excuse what you did," Hotaru explained. "It is up to Gloria's parents to punish her, not you."
"But Mama," Madelyn whined but Hotaru held up her hand.
"Not another word," Hotaru ordered. "You may go and sit in the corner until I tell you otherwise. Do I make myself clear?"
"Yes Mama," Madelyn muttered as she went into the corner. She thought about the look on Gloria's face when Madelyn dumped the mud on her. This time in the corner was definitely worth it.
******
Time passed and Ariel gradually got used to being with kids older than she was. Despite everything Gloria still continued to look out for Annika and Ariel. There were a couple of weeks where the girls were not speaking to Gloria because one of her pranks had caused Annika to fall through an icy lake. Ariel had also worried about Madelyn who had to go into the water to retrieve Annika but thankfully Hotaru managed to keep her from getting sick. During the time of the silent treatment Faith and Hope looked out for Annika and Ariel. Once Annika had forgiven Gloria the rest of the children did so Ariel had her protector back.
A few weeks after the icy lake incident, an epidemic hit Crystal Tokyo. Many children became sick with a respiratory infection. At Amy's suggestion Raye and Hotaru promptly pulled Annika and Madelyn out of school and decided to home school them until it passed. Ariel just hoped no one in the palace would get it.
One morning Amy and Greg came into Ariel's room. The school had been temporarily shut down because so many children were getting sick. "Ariel darling we need to tell you something," Amy told her as she pulled the little girl onto her lap.
"What is it Mommy," asked Ariel sleepily.
"Gloria, Hope and Madelyn have gotten the infection," Amy explained.
"Mommy is Madelyn all right," asked Ariel in an anxious voice.
"You know Mommy will do everything she can to make Madelyn and the others all better," Greg replied as he tousled his little girl's hair
"So Mommy what is going to happen," Ariel asked.
"The rest of the Scouts and the queen have decided to take their children away until this passes," Amy explained. "Raye took Annika at four this morning. She didn't even wake her up. She just took her and left. Daddy is going to take you to see Grandpa."
"What about you Mommy," asked Ariel.
"I have to stay here and take care of Gloria, Hope and Madelyn," Amy replied.
"No Mommy I want to stay with you," Ariel wailed as she wrapped her arms around Amy's neck.
"Sweetheart I don't want you to get sick too so you must go," Amy explained.
"No," sobbed Ariel.
"Ariel," Greg stated. "We are going. I'm sorry but you don't have much choice here."
Ariel just held onto her mother and screamed. Amy motioned Greg to leave the two of them alone for a minute. Greg nodded and left the room quietly. Amy calmed the little girl down and then began to talk to her. "Ariel I don't want to be away from you either but you know I have to try and make the others better right?" Ariel nodded her head and pressed her cheek to her mother's chest. "I don't want you to catch this either so that is why Daddy is going to take you to visit Grandpa."
"But Mommy I'll miss you," sobbed Ariel.
"I'll miss you too Darling," Amy whispered. "But I want you to be a big girl. Can you do that for Mommy?"
"I guess so," Ariel replied as she gave a shuddering sigh.
"Good girl," Amy replied. She stood up with Ariel in her arms. "Now let's pack some things for you."
Ariel sighed as she gazed out the window of her grandfather's apartment. Greg's father was a very busy man so he was always on the move. Needless to say he was glad to see his only grandchild. Greg did his best to take over some of Amy's role for Ariel but the little girl missed her mommy's touch to everything.
"You are very quiet Ariel," Greg stated as he came and sat down by his child.
"I miss Mommy and I am worried about Madelyn," Ariel explained.
"I know you are honey," Greg replied. "But you need to find a way to pass the time. You know Mommy misses you too."
"I just want to see her and I want Madelyn to be okay," Ariel pouted.
Greg sighed and picked up the little girl. "Come on let's go out for a while," he ordered. "You can't sit around all day and mope."
A few days later Ariel was sitting next to her grandfather on the couch. She had been drawing pictures for Madelyn to give to her when she was better. She was now showing them to her grandfather.
"And this is a picture of me with Madelyn outside the palace," Ariel explained.
"That is very good princess," Mr. Urawa replied.
"I really hope Madelyn is going to get better," Ariel sighed sadly.
"Your mommy is the best doctor," Mr. Urawa told his granddaughter. "I am sure she will make your little friend all better."
"Really," asked Ariel.
"I promise you," Mr. Urawa assured her.
"Ariel," Greg came in with the cordless phone. "Mommy is on the phone. She has a big surprise for you." Ariel squealed in delight and grabbed the phone from Greg. "Hi Mommy," she cried.
"Hi Darling," Amy's voice came on the other side. "I miss you."
"I miss you too Mommy," Ariel replied. "Daddy said you have a big surprise for me."
"I do," laughed Amy. "Madelyn and the others are all better now so you and Daddy are coming home."
"Hurrah," Ariel squealed in delight.
A couple of days later Ariel and Greg arrived back at the palace. Amy took Ariel right to the palace hospital to see Madelyn.
"Madelyn," Ariel called out as she jumped on the bed.
"Hi Ariel," Madelyn replied hugging her friend.
"I was so worried about you," Ariel said as she returned the hug. "I am so glad you are all better."
"Me too," Madelyn giggled. The two little girls began chattering away while their parents watched with smiles on their faces.
******
The next several months brought some changes for the girls. Ariel entered third grade while Madelyn entered second. Diana and Crescent became parents to Stardust and Moonbeam. Annika was going to get Stardust and Ariel was thrilled to be getting Moonbeam. Luna and Artemis were very proud grandparents. The biggest thing that happened was that all of the Scouts' daughters became Sailor Scouts. Ariel was determined that she was going to be like her mother. She was given a visor and a computer like the ones her mother has. Madelyn was a bit apprehensive about becoming a Sailor Scout of destruction and death but she took her oath along with the others. Now afternoon training sessions was added to the schedules.
Ariel began to see that she was the weaker Sailor Scout just like her mother. Her attack, Mercury Icicle Spears was small compared to the others. Ariel did not like it.
"It's not fair," she told Madelyn one day. "The rest of you get good attacks and I get a dinky one."
"You are the only one with tools though," Madelyn pointed out.
"You have your glaive and Chibi Pluto has her orb rod," Ariel shot back. "And you both have very powerful attacks."
"The outer scouts always do," Madelyn reminded her.
"Well I am going to go to Venus and demand stronger powers," Ariel stated. She pulled out her transformation pen.
"I don't think that is a good idea," Madelyn muttered. "She has been really grouchy lately."
"I don't care," Ariel declared boldly. "MERCURY POWER MAKE UP!" Madelyn watched as she transformed into Sailor Chibi Mercury. "Just wait and see," Chibi Mercury stated as she stalked off.
Sailor Venus was exhausted. Being the head of the Scouts was time consuming job to begin with but now she had to train the Chibi Scouts. All this on top of being the mother of a rude, obnoxious troublemaker was just exhausting.
A knock at the door pulled her away from her paper work. "Come in," she called. Chibi Mercury came in. Venus was surprised. She glanced at the schedule and saw that Chibi Mars and Chibi Jupiter were scheduled for training today. So what was Chibi Mercury doing here? "What can I do for you Chibi Mercury," she asked.
"Sailor Venus," Chibi Mercury began. "I have come to make a demand."
"This should be good," Venus thought to herself. She sat back. "Okay Chibi Mercury you have my full attention."
"I want stronger powers," Chibi Mercury stated. "I don't think it's fair that I have weaker powers than everyone else just because I am the youngest."
"It has nothing to do with you being the youngest," Venus explained. "You are the Scout of ice. You are also the scout of wisdom. The team is going to rely more on your brains then your strength."
"But it's not fair," Chibi Mercury snapped. "I demand stronger powers."
"I cannot give them to you," Venus replied. "I am not the one who hands out powers. Your Scout aura and destiny determine that."
"Then can you at least run me through some higher simulation levels," asked Chibi Mercury. "I am the only one who is still at level three. The others are at five or six."
"Not until you are ready," Venus pointed out. "These simulations are nothing to toy with. You could get seriously hurt."
"That isn't fair," snapped Chibi Mercury.
Venus decided enough was enough. She stood up. "Chibi Venus," she sternly said. "This discussion is over. I suggest you leave now or I will call your mother to come and get you. Which is it going to be?"
Chibi Mercury decided she did not want her mother coming over. She left the office but she was not going to give up.
"Why are we coming here," asked Madelyn nervously. They had just arrived at the training simulation area. "You know we can't go in here without one of the adults."
"I know but I want to prove that I am as strong as the other scouts," Ariel replied. She went over to the control board. "Let's see. I am going to put this up to level fifteen."
"You're crazy," Madelyn shrieked. "Only our moms can do that. You are only at level three."
"And the lowest one out of everyone else," Ariel snapped. "I can do all of these levels."
"Ariel please you could get hurt," Madelyn begged.
"I'll be fine," Ariel assured her. She looked at the control buttons. "I am going to turn off the safeties."
"Now you are really crazy," Madelyn cried. "You could get hurt."
"I'll be fine," Ariel replied. She held up her transformation pen. "MERCURY POWER MAKE UP!" Madelyn watched as she transformed. "I am going to show everyone that I can be as strong as they are."
Chibi Mercury walked into the simulation. She saw there were five youmas. "So this is level fifteen," she stated. She yelled out. "I am Sailor Chibi Mercury and I will beat you."
One of the youmas threw an energy beam and Chibi Mercury was knocked down. Chibi Mercury powered up. "MERCURY ICICLE SPEARS!" The youmas laughed and knocked the attack out of the way. "I won't be beaten," Chibi Mercury thought to herself. She got up only to be grabbed by one of the youmas. Chibi Mercury screamed as one of them dug its claws into her. "I won't be beaten."
Madelyn watched Chibi Mercury through the observation window. Although still an inexperienced Sailor Scout Madelyn knew that Chibi Mercury was in way over her head. "I have to do something," Madelyn thought to herself. "I hate to get my best friend in trouble but I don't want her to get killed either." Madelyn made up her mind. She took off to find Sailor Venus or one of the others.
"Are you sure about this Sailor Uranus," Sailor Venus asked.
"Yes," Uranus replied. "The security checks show that one of the simulation rooms is being used right now without authorization."
"Damn," muttered Sailor Venus. "Who could be in there?"
"Well I suggest that we find out," Uranus pointed out. Venus nodded her head and she and Uranus headed toward the simulation rooms. Venus was not in a good mood. She had received a note from Gloria's teacher today about her behavior. Venus also had to admit but being in charge of the Chibi Scouts' training was wearing her out. She sometimes wished that Serenity was Sailor Moon again but she wasn't. She was queen and that left Venus next in line for the role of leader.
"Sailor Venus," called a voice and Madelyn came running up.
"What is it Madelyn," Venus asked. "I have to see to something right now so I hope this is important."
"It is," Madelyn choked as tears rolled down her face. "Chibi Mercury decided she wanted to prove she was as strong as everyone else so she went into one of the training simulations. She set it for level fifteen and she turned off the safeties."
"Nani," cried Uranus.
"We heard right," Venus shrieked. "Of all the idiotic things to do." She took off toward the simulation area with Uranus and Madelyn at her heals.
Chibi Mercury moaned as she was thrown to the ground. The pain she was in was just overwhelming. No matter how hard she tried she could not beat these youmas. "This is it," she thought. "I am going to die."
The simulation shut off around her and Chibi Mercury found herself staring at the grid. "What happened," she asked herself.
"Chibi Mercury," Venus said sharply. She knelt down beside the little girl and began checking her over. "What do you think you are doing?"
"I wanted to prove I was strong," Chibi Mercury mumbled.
"I sent for her mother," Uranus came rushing up. "Is she okay?"
"There doesn't appear to be anything broken," Venus replied.
Chibi Mercury did not hear anything else, as everything grew black around her.
When Ariel woke up she was in her room. She tried to move but found she was very stiff. "Mommy," she murmured.
"I'm right here Ariel," Amy came and sat down on the bed beside her. "How do you feel?"
"Sore," Ariel replied.
"Not surprising considering you took quite a few hard knocks," Amy told her. "Under the circumstances I think you were very lucky. You could have been seriously injured."
Ariel was about to say something when she saw the look in Amy's eyes. She could tell that Amy was very angry with her.
"I have to tell you how deeply disappointed I am in you Ariel," Amy stated. "I have taught you to listen to your elders and to obey. I have also taught you to make the right decisions. What you did was foolish and you could have gotten yourself killed. You were lucky that Madelyn decided to tell and that Sailor Uranus saw the unauthorized use of the training simulations. Otherwise it could have been fatal."
"But Mommy," Ariel protested. "I wanted to prove that I am a strong Sailor Scout. Aunt Mina won't let me try a harder simulation so I tried it myself."
"Young lady Sailor Chibi Moon may be the leader of the Chibi Scouts but Sailor Venus is the leader of all the Scouts and she will be for eternity. Because of that she is the one who decides what levels everyone should train at," Amy sternly informed Ariel. "I know you want to be strong but as a soldier of Mercury you won't be strong as the others. I learned to fight using my brains and that is how you will learn to fight. Do you understand?"
"Yes Mommy," Ariel sighed. She knew that there was no use arguing.
"When you are recovered you will have to report to Sailor Venus for punishment," Amy told her. "But I am going to punish you too. You have lost every privilege around here for the next two weeks. You will not be leaving these quarters except for school, scout practice and palace functions. You will have an early bedtime and there will be no television, friends or video games. Do you understand?"
"Yes Mommy," Ariel whispered as a tear trickled down her cheek. "I really messed up this time."
Amy pulled Ariel into her arms. "I love you very much Darling," Amy told her. "But I want you to make the right choices."
"I know Mommy," Ariel replied as she hugged her mother back.
Two days later Ariel was much better. She transformed into her Scout uniform and waited in her quarters with her mother. Sailor Neptune arrived to escort her to Venus's office. "It is required that the parent come too since she is under the age of sixteen," she told Amy.
[Author's note: I believe in Japan that a child is considered a minor until the age of sixteen.]
"Of course," Amy replied and she transformed into the Mercury.
"Let's go," Neptune left with Mercury and Chibi Mercury following her.
Sailor Venus sat in her office. She was not looking forward to her next task. Sailor Mars and Sailor Uranus were both with her. Whenever another scout had to be penalized there had to be representatives from both the Inner and Outer Scouts. Sailor Mars and Sailor Uranus were the best ones for this case.
"I am picking up some vibes from you Venus," Mars stated.
"I just wish I did not have to do this," Venus sighed. "It would be easier if Mercury weren't such a good friend and Chibi Mercury wasn't like a niece."
"I know Venus but you have to," Uranus pointed out. "Chibi Mercury violated some rules and put herself in danger. She must be punished."
"You need to get used to this," Mars added. "You are the head of all Sailor Scouts and you will be for eternity. Not only are you going to be in charge of us but also you will be charge of this generation of Scouts and all the generations after them. Gloria and her descendents will help you out one day as Sub-Commanders but you are the one in charge."
"I know," Venus sighed. At that moment Neptune came in with Mercury and Chibi Mercury. Venus straightened up. "Come over here Chibi Mercury." Chibi Mercury timidly stepped forward. Venus pulled out her papers. "Let's see," she began. "You entered the simulation area without permission, purposely disobeyed me and entered at a higher level then you were allowed to and finally disabled the safeties. Have I covered everything?"
"Yes Ma'am," Chibi Mercury whispered.
"Very well," Venus stated. "You have hereby lost the privilege of coming here on your own. You may not come to the Scout practice area without the accompaniment of an adult Sailor Scout meaning when you and the others have to come here you will need to wait for an adult to come get you. Also all you will be spending the next several practices sitting out and observing. In other words you have been suspended for that time period. Do you understand?"
"Yes Ma'am," Chibi Mercury replied.
"Very good," Venus relaxed a little. "You understand that what you did was very dangerous."
"I do," Chibi Mercury replied.
"I'm glad," Venus stated. "You are dismissed. I am so sorry Amy and Ariel."
Mercury and Chibi Mercury turned to go. Mercury reached down and took her daughter's hand. "You should know that was very difficult for Venus to do that," she told her.
"I know Mommy," Chibi Mercury replied. She gazed up at her mother. "I am really sorry for what I did."
Mercury smiled. She reached down and picked the little girl up. "I know you are Darling," she said. "But I still love you very much."
"I love you too," Chibi Mercury snuggled down into her mother's arms. Mercury carried her back to their quarters.
Ariel realized she still had one more person to apologize too and that was Madelyn. Amy had explained to her that it was wrong to bring her into this and to put her best friend through so much worry. She had not seen too much of Madelyn the last several days. Since Ariel was grounded she could not play with any of her friends. She did not see her around school because they were in different grades. When all of the Chibi Scouts had training together Ariel had to sit out since she was suspended. So her chances to talk to Madelyn were very few.
She finally got her chance at dinner one evening. Amy and Greg both got caught up in a conversation with Lita and Ken so that gave Ariel a chance to talk with Madelyn before one of her parents carted her off to bed. Madelyn was sitting by Michiru talk with her. Ariel walked up to them. "Excuse me for a minute," she interrupted politely.
"Yes Ariel what can we do for you," asked Michiru.
"May I talk to Madelyn alone for a minute," Ariel requested. Michiru nodded her head and moved away. Madelyn turned to Ariel. "Madelyn I am really sorry for what I did," Ariel stated. "I hope I did not make you angry. I know it was wrong to bring you down there."
"I was afraid you were mad at me for telling," Madelyn replied. "But I was so afraid you would get killed."
"I know," Ariel stated. "I was not mad at you for telling. I know you did the right thing."
"You are my best friend," Madelyn told her. "I do not want you to get killed."
"You're mine too," Ariel hugged her friend glad that they still best friends.
******
[Ariel's reflection during Sailor Moon and the Next Generation.]
The Dark World attacked us. Mommy and Daddy had to go and fight. Rini brought the Sailor Scouts of the past to bring us to the 20th century. It was really weird being with Mommy when she was only 16. She was so serious. All she ever did was study. I am glad she plays with me now. We managed to defeat the Dark World and save Crystal Tokyo. I found out that my brains are important when we fight.
[Madelyn]
Wow was that weird? I spent time with Mama when she was not much older than I was. It was like having an older sister around. I was glad we were able to help defeat the Dark World. Even though it was nice seeing everyone in the past I missed my mama. I also missed Ariel because we did not go to the same school in the past.
******
[Ariel's reflection during "The Negaverse Returns."]
Annika has fled to the past. Rini is going to go after her and she chose me to come because of my tools and brains. Mommy is worried about me but Rini promised her I would be all right. Madelyn doesn't want me to go either. I wish she could come with me. Moonbeam and Diana are coming since Stardust went with Annika.
[Madelyn]
Ariel has gone back to the past with Rini. I am so scared she will get hurt. I remember reading the history book that Chibi Mercury gets kidnapped. I hope they manage to save her.
[Madelyn a few days later.]
Ariel came back with Rini and the cats. Annika came back a few minutes later. Everyone is okay. Ariel said she was scared when she got kidnapped but she knew Sailor Moon would rescue her.
******
[Ariel's reflection during "Damaged Timeline."]
Everything is gone. Someone went back and changed the timeline. Chibi Pluto protected Rini, Daisy, Annika, Gloria and me with her time protection bubble. We have to go back and fix things. I am really scared. What if we fail? I will never see Madelyn again. Right now she does not exist. If we don't fix things I won't exist.
[Madelyn after everything is restored.]
I don't know what Ariel is talking about. She keeps saying something about the timeline being altered and that I was wiped out of existence. Whatever! She was just very glad to see me. I am glad to see her to even though I have no idea what she is talking about.
******
[Ariel's reflection during "Chelsea."]
This little girl from the future has come to stay with us. We do not know who she is. She is very powerful. I had dreams about her. They were very real. Mommy got all scared when I told her the dream. She told me not to tell Chelsea. When I asked her why she wouldn't tell me.
[Madelyn after Ariel's kidnapping.]
Ariel got kidnapped. I am so scared. Aunt Amy was ready to go and save her by herself but the rest of the Inner Scouts said they were going too. The Chibi Scouts are all going to help. Ariel is my best friend. Of course I am going to help save her.
[Madelyn after Ariel's rescue.]
We rescued Ariel and defeated the enemy. I was so glad to see her. Chelsea is going back to the future tomorrow. I can't believe she is Rini's daughter. Mama tells me I will be a good mother. How does she know and why would I want to get married? Yuck!
[Ariel]
Chelsea is going back to the future tomorrow. Who would have guessed she is Rini and Helios's daughter? While Mommy was giving me my bath she told me I would make a really good mother. I wonder what made her say that?
******
[Madelyn's' reflection during "Doom."]
Someone is out to destroy the Chibi Scouts. Annika and Gloria went through something terrible and then Ariel. All three of them are so sad now. I really wish I could help Ariel but she does not want to play. I miss her.
[Ariel]
Madelyn just went through something too. She is really scared all of the time. I hope it wasn't like what I went through. I saw Madelyn dead. Madelyn won't tell me what happened with her. She just wants her mama. I know how she feels. I want my mommy all the time too.
******
[Madelyn's reflection during "Possessed."]
I hurt so much. I think Ariel tried to kill me but I don't know why she would. She has been acting weird. I wish I could help her but I am in the hospital and Aunt Amy won't let her come see me.
[Madelyn after Sard is healed.]
Poor Ariel was taken over by Lord Sardonyx's daughter. Sard tried to use Ariel to kill us. Aunt Amy said that Ariel is really upset about what she tried to do. I know she couldn't help it. Ariel is still my best friend.
[Ariel]
I can't believe I tried to kill my best friend and Annika and Gloria. I really hate myself right now. Mommy told me that they understand and they don't hate me. Mommy promised me that we would work through it. I am just so ashamed.
******
[Ariel's reflection during "Life without Me."]
I saw what life would be like if I was never born. I didn't realize how important I was to Madelyn. She was so withdrawn. Mommy was really different too. I was glad to get home.
[Madelyn]
My guardian angel Shelbi showed me what it would be like if I were never born. I never realized how much I helped Ariel when she skipped two grades. She never talked anymore. Mama was dead. Annika was deaf because I did not pull her out of the icy lake over there. I am glad I'm here.
******
[Ariel's reflection during "Dimension."]
Someone took us into another dimension. Rini got me back but everyone else is still missing. I don't know what happened. The Scouts all asked me what happened over there but I don't remember anything. I hope Madelyn and the others are okay.
[Ariel after Madelyn is rescued.]
Madelyn is back. She doesn't remember anything either. No one does. I wish I knew what was happening.
[Madelyn after Jove first appears at the palace.]
Jove was here. Ariel and I were so scared. Poor Ariel wet her pant she got so scared. She was so embarrassed. I promised I wouldn't tell anyone but the other kids found out anyway. That creep Gloria is teasing her.
[Ariel]
I can't believe I wet my pants. I was so upset. Mommy told me it was all right but I don't believe her. At least Madelyn is being nice about it. She is really a good friend.
******
[Ariel's reflection during "I don't exist."]
I got put in the reality where I was never born. I think I got to help Madelyn a little. I helped her find a friend. I helped Mommy too. I was so glad to get back home with my mommy who loves me and Madelyn who is my best friend.
[Madelyn]
I just visited the reality where I never existed. I hope I helped Daddy some while I was over there. I know I was able to help Ariel. I got her talking and I told Aunt Amy that Moonbeam is her kitten here. So she got Moonbeam. Annika was fine over there. She did talk to me. I was glad to get home and see Mama again. I was also glad to be with my best friend, Ariel.
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Friendship Series
Part Two: Ariel and Madelyn
Subpart B
By Angel Raye
Ariel found that her mother was right. School was more tolerable after that difficult first day. Gloria proved to be a worthy friend and stuck for Ariel against the classroom bullies. Fortunately for Ariel, she spent most of the morning in the gifted class so she had several hours away from them in the morning.
Madelyn was happy with the friends she had made in her class. However, she kept her promise to Ariel and the two remained close to each other despite the fact that they were in different grades.
By now Ariel and Madelyn had been attending the palace parties for over a year. Ariel could not believed she had used the Luna Ball to sneak into one of those parties' two years ago. She and Madelyn could now see that they were incredibly boring. The first party that school year had Ariel and Madelyn underneath one of the tables and devouring a huge chocolate cake between them. Needless to say neither child liked chocolate cake too much.
Gloria was always the one to cause trouble at parties. All of the children depended on her to make these parties more interesting as long as they weren't dragged into it. Mina usually dragged Gloria out by the ear at half of the parties.
One night there was a party for Mina and Asai. It was their wedding anniversary. Ariel found the whole thing tedious and boring. She was very tired and these parties usually ran way past her bedtime.
"Be careful," Madelyn warned as she came to sit by her friend.
"Of what," asked Ariel sleepily.
"It doesn't matter if this is her parents' party," Madelyn replied. "Gloria is looking for a joke to play."
"Who cares," Ariel muttered as she gave an enormous yawn.
Gloria was watching Ariel closely. Ariel was notoriously known for falling asleep in her food. She could tell that Ariel was on the verge of falling asleep. "Watch this," she hissed to Annika.
"Nani," asked Annika.
"Ariel is about to fall asleep," Gloria hissed back.
"So," asked Annika.
"So I am going to have some fun," Gloria replied. She grabbed a cake off the table and put it in front of Ariel. Before either Madelyn or Annika could shout a warning Ariel went face down in the cake. Gloria burst into laughter.
"Ariel wake up," Madelyn cried in alarm. She pulled her friend up.
"What happened," Ariel murmured somewhat disoriented.
"Gloria put the cake there and you fell asleep in it," Madelyn explained.
"You creep," Ariel wailed as she turned pink from embarrassment.
"It was so funny," Gloria laughed.
"It won't be for you in a minute," Haruka sternly stated as she and Michiru came up. "We saw the whole thing."
"Busted," moaned Gloria.
"That was so mean," sobbed Ariel. Madelyn put an arm around her friend to comfort her. Michiru knelt down and started cleaning Ariel up.
"Let's go young lady," Haruka firmly ordered. "As much as I hate to ruin the evening for your parents since this party is for them you have left me no choice."
"Uh you do know I had nothing to do with this right," asked Annika nervously.
"Of course," Michiru assured her and Annika heaved a breath of relief.
"Gloria can be such a creep," choked Ariel as she wiped the tears out of her eyes.
"Hey don't worry," Madelyn tried to assure her friend. "Just think of all the trouble she'll be in."
"Isn't that the truth," Michiru muttered.
"I gather from the reliable sources that someone is ready for bed," Amy stated as she came up. Ariel held out her arms and Amy scooped her up. "Thanks for cleaning her up a little Michiru."
"Glad I could help," Michiru replied. "Now I guess I should check on my two right now." With that she got up and began to search for the twins.
"Mommy, Gloria played a trick on me," sobbed Ariel.
"It's okay Sweetie," Amy soothed. "Let's get you cleaned up and into bed." Amy carried Ariel off. Madelyn watched after them thinking Gloria was going to pay for what she did to Ariel tonight.
A couple of days later Madelyn was out in the palace garden. She had plans on how she was going to get Gloria. Madelyn had a bucket in her hand and she was scooping mud into it. It had rained a couple of days before so the ground was still wet.
"Madelyn," called a voice. Madelyn looked up and saw Daisy and Maggie standing over her. "What are you doing?"
"I am going to pay Gloria back for what she did to Ariel at the party."
"And what are you going to do," asked Maggie.
"I am going to dump all of this on her," Madelyn explained.
"You'll get into trouble," Maggie pointed out.
"I like it," Daisy piped up. "That little creep needs a lesson."
"Well she made Ariel cry at the party," Madelyn explained as she stood up with the bucket. "So I am going to throw all of this mud on her."
"This I got to see," Daisy giggled and she and Maggie followed Madelyn into the palace. They went up to the playroom and saw that Gloria was playing with Annika and the twins. Ariel was sitting in the corner reading a book.
"Hey Gloria," Madelyn called.
"Nani," asked Gloria looking up from the game she was playing.
"This is for making Ariel cry at the party," Madelyn announced and she dumped the bucket of mud right on Gloria's head.
"Gross," screeched Gloria jumping up. The other children began to laugh. Gloria looked really funny with her head covered in mud.
"Serves you right," Daisy sneered. "Next time pick on someone your own size."
"Like you," snapped Gloria and she threw a handful of mud at Daisy. It hit Daisy square in the face.
"You little creep," Daisy raged and she flew at Gloria. The two started fighting. Annika and the twins decided to back away in order to stay out of it.
"Madelyn you didn't have to do this," Ariel whispered softly.
"I know but it was funny," Madelyn giggled.
"Girls," a sharp voice came from the doorway. Everyone turned to see Lita standing there with an angry look in her eyes. "There had better be a good explanation for all of this."
"Actually there is," Daisy growled.
"I am really surprised at you Madelyn," Hotaru sternly stated as she led her daughter back to their quarters. Once Lita had gotten the whole story she contacted both Mina and Hotaru and then took Daisy back to her quarters to deal with her. Hotaru had been shocked to find out that her daughter was the one who started the whole affair.
"Well I was mad at Gloria," Madelyn replied softly. "She made Ariel cry at the party."
"I know Ariel is your best friend but that still does not excuse what you did," Hotaru explained. "It is up to Gloria's parents to punish her, not you."
"But Mama," Madelyn whined but Hotaru held up her hand.
"Not another word," Hotaru ordered. "You may go and sit in the corner until I tell you otherwise. Do I make myself clear?"
"Yes Mama," Madelyn muttered as she went into the corner. She thought about the look on Gloria's face when Madelyn dumped the mud on her. This time in the corner was definitely worth it.
******
Time passed and Ariel gradually got used to being with kids older than she was. Despite everything Gloria still continued to look out for Annika and Ariel. There were a couple of weeks where the girls were not speaking to Gloria because one of her pranks had caused Annika to fall through an icy lake. Ariel had also worried about Madelyn who had to go into the water to retrieve Annika but thankfully Hotaru managed to keep her from getting sick. During the time of the silent treatment Faith and Hope looked out for Annika and Ariel. Once Annika had forgiven Gloria the rest of the children did so Ariel had her protector back.
A few weeks after the icy lake incident, an epidemic hit Crystal Tokyo. Many children became sick with a respiratory infection. At Amy's suggestion Raye and Hotaru promptly pulled Annika and Madelyn out of school and decided to home school them until it passed. Ariel just hoped no one in the palace would get it.
One morning Amy and Greg came into Ariel's room. The school had been temporarily shut down because so many children were getting sick. "Ariel darling we need to tell you something," Amy told her as she pulled the little girl onto her lap.
"What is it Mommy," asked Ariel sleepily.
"Gloria, Hope and Madelyn have gotten the infection," Amy explained.
"Mommy is Madelyn all right," asked Ariel in an anxious voice.
"You know Mommy will do everything she can to make Madelyn and the others all better," Greg replied as he tousled his little girl's hair
"So Mommy what is going to happen," Ariel asked.
"The rest of the Scouts and the queen have decided to take their children away until this passes," Amy explained. "Raye took Annika at four this morning. She didn't even wake her up. She just took her and left. Daddy is going to take you to see Grandpa."
"What about you Mommy," asked Ariel.
"I have to stay here and take care of Gloria, Hope and Madelyn," Amy replied.
"No Mommy I want to stay with you," Ariel wailed as she wrapped her arms around Amy's neck.
"Sweetheart I don't want you to get sick too so you must go," Amy explained.
"No," sobbed Ariel.
"Ariel," Greg stated. "We are going. I'm sorry but you don't have much choice here."
Ariel just held onto her mother and screamed. Amy motioned Greg to leave the two of them alone for a minute. Greg nodded and left the room quietly. Amy calmed the little girl down and then began to talk to her. "Ariel I don't want to be away from you either but you know I have to try and make the others better right?" Ariel nodded her head and pressed her cheek to her mother's chest. "I don't want you to catch this either so that is why Daddy is going to take you to visit Grandpa."
"But Mommy I'll miss you," sobbed Ariel.
"I'll miss you too Darling," Amy whispered. "But I want you to be a big girl. Can you do that for Mommy?"
"I guess so," Ariel replied as she gave a shuddering sigh.
"Good girl," Amy replied. She stood up with Ariel in her arms. "Now let's pack some things for you."
Ariel sighed as she gazed out the window of her grandfather's apartment. Greg's father was a very busy man so he was always on the move. Needless to say he was glad to see his only grandchild. Greg did his best to take over some of Amy's role for Ariel but the little girl missed her mommy's touch to everything.
"You are very quiet Ariel," Greg stated as he came and sat down by his child.
"I miss Mommy and I am worried about Madelyn," Ariel explained.
"I know you are honey," Greg replied. "But you need to find a way to pass the time. You know Mommy misses you too."
"I just want to see her and I want Madelyn to be okay," Ariel pouted.
Greg sighed and picked up the little girl. "Come on let's go out for a while," he ordered. "You can't sit around all day and mope."
A few days later Ariel was sitting next to her grandfather on the couch. She had been drawing pictures for Madelyn to give to her when she was better. She was now showing them to her grandfather.
"And this is a picture of me with Madelyn outside the palace," Ariel explained.
"That is very good princess," Mr. Urawa replied.
"I really hope Madelyn is going to get better," Ariel sighed sadly.
"Your mommy is the best doctor," Mr. Urawa told his granddaughter. "I am sure she will make your little friend all better."
"Really," asked Ariel.
"I promise you," Mr. Urawa assured her.
"Ariel," Greg came in with the cordless phone. "Mommy is on the phone. She has a big surprise for you." Ariel squealed in delight and grabbed the phone from Greg. "Hi Mommy," she cried.
"Hi Darling," Amy's voice came on the other side. "I miss you."
"I miss you too Mommy," Ariel replied. "Daddy said you have a big surprise for me."
"I do," laughed Amy. "Madelyn and the others are all better now so you and Daddy are coming home."
"Hurrah," Ariel squealed in delight.
A couple of days later Ariel and Greg arrived back at the palace. Amy took Ariel right to the palace hospital to see Madelyn.
"Madelyn," Ariel called out as she jumped on the bed.
"Hi Ariel," Madelyn replied hugging her friend.
"I was so worried about you," Ariel said as she returned the hug. "I am so glad you are all better."
"Me too," Madelyn giggled. The two little girls began chattering away while their parents watched with smiles on their faces.
******
The next several months brought some changes for the girls. Ariel entered third grade while Madelyn entered second. Diana and Crescent became parents to Stardust and Moonbeam. Annika was going to get Stardust and Ariel was thrilled to be getting Moonbeam. Luna and Artemis were very proud grandparents. The biggest thing that happened was that all of the Scouts' daughters became Sailor Scouts. Ariel was determined that she was going to be like her mother. She was given a visor and a computer like the ones her mother has. Madelyn was a bit apprehensive about becoming a Sailor Scout of destruction and death but she took her oath along with the others. Now afternoon training sessions was added to the schedules.
Ariel began to see that she was the weaker Sailor Scout just like her mother. Her attack, Mercury Icicle Spears was small compared to the others. Ariel did not like it.
"It's not fair," she told Madelyn one day. "The rest of you get good attacks and I get a dinky one."
"You are the only one with tools though," Madelyn pointed out.
"You have your glaive and Chibi Pluto has her orb rod," Ariel shot back. "And you both have very powerful attacks."
"The outer scouts always do," Madelyn reminded her.
"Well I am going to go to Venus and demand stronger powers," Ariel stated. She pulled out her transformation pen.
"I don't think that is a good idea," Madelyn muttered. "She has been really grouchy lately."
"I don't care," Ariel declared boldly. "MERCURY POWER MAKE UP!" Madelyn watched as she transformed into Sailor Chibi Mercury. "Just wait and see," Chibi Mercury stated as she stalked off.
Sailor Venus was exhausted. Being the head of the Scouts was time consuming job to begin with but now she had to train the Chibi Scouts. All this on top of being the mother of a rude, obnoxious troublemaker was just exhausting.
A knock at the door pulled her away from her paper work. "Come in," she called. Chibi Mercury came in. Venus was surprised. She glanced at the schedule and saw that Chibi Mars and Chibi Jupiter were scheduled for training today. So what was Chibi Mercury doing here? "What can I do for you Chibi Mercury," she asked.
"Sailor Venus," Chibi Mercury began. "I have come to make a demand."
"This should be good," Venus thought to herself. She sat back. "Okay Chibi Mercury you have my full attention."
"I want stronger powers," Chibi Mercury stated. "I don't think it's fair that I have weaker powers than everyone else just because I am the youngest."
"It has nothing to do with you being the youngest," Venus explained. "You are the Scout of ice. You are also the scout of wisdom. The team is going to rely more on your brains then your strength."
"But it's not fair," Chibi Mercury snapped. "I demand stronger powers."
"I cannot give them to you," Venus replied. "I am not the one who hands out powers. Your Scout aura and destiny determine that."
"Then can you at least run me through some higher simulation levels," asked Chibi Mercury. "I am the only one who is still at level three. The others are at five or six."
"Not until you are ready," Venus pointed out. "These simulations are nothing to toy with. You could get seriously hurt."
"That isn't fair," snapped Chibi Mercury.
Venus decided enough was enough. She stood up. "Chibi Venus," she sternly said. "This discussion is over. I suggest you leave now or I will call your mother to come and get you. Which is it going to be?"
Chibi Mercury decided she did not want her mother coming over. She left the office but she was not going to give up.
"Why are we coming here," asked Madelyn nervously. They had just arrived at the training simulation area. "You know we can't go in here without one of the adults."
"I know but I want to prove that I am as strong as the other scouts," Ariel replied. She went over to the control board. "Let's see. I am going to put this up to level fifteen."
"You're crazy," Madelyn shrieked. "Only our moms can do that. You are only at level three."
"And the lowest one out of everyone else," Ariel snapped. "I can do all of these levels."
"Ariel please you could get hurt," Madelyn begged.
"I'll be fine," Ariel assured her. She looked at the control buttons. "I am going to turn off the safeties."
"Now you are really crazy," Madelyn cried. "You could get hurt."
"I'll be fine," Ariel replied. She held up her transformation pen. "MERCURY POWER MAKE UP!" Madelyn watched as she transformed. "I am going to show everyone that I can be as strong as they are."
Chibi Mercury walked into the simulation. She saw there were five youmas. "So this is level fifteen," she stated. She yelled out. "I am Sailor Chibi Mercury and I will beat you."
One of the youmas threw an energy beam and Chibi Mercury was knocked down. Chibi Mercury powered up. "MERCURY ICICLE SPEARS!" The youmas laughed and knocked the attack out of the way. "I won't be beaten," Chibi Mercury thought to herself. She got up only to be grabbed by one of the youmas. Chibi Mercury screamed as one of them dug its claws into her. "I won't be beaten."
Madelyn watched Chibi Mercury through the observation window. Although still an inexperienced Sailor Scout Madelyn knew that Chibi Mercury was in way over her head. "I have to do something," Madelyn thought to herself. "I hate to get my best friend in trouble but I don't want her to get killed either." Madelyn made up her mind. She took off to find Sailor Venus or one of the others.
"Are you sure about this Sailor Uranus," Sailor Venus asked.
"Yes," Uranus replied. "The security checks show that one of the simulation rooms is being used right now without authorization."
"Damn," muttered Sailor Venus. "Who could be in there?"
"Well I suggest that we find out," Uranus pointed out. Venus nodded her head and she and Uranus headed toward the simulation rooms. Venus was not in a good mood. She had received a note from Gloria's teacher today about her behavior. Venus also had to admit but being in charge of the Chibi Scouts' training was wearing her out. She sometimes wished that Serenity was Sailor Moon again but she wasn't. She was queen and that left Venus next in line for the role of leader.
"Sailor Venus," called a voice and Madelyn came running up.
"What is it Madelyn," Venus asked. "I have to see to something right now so I hope this is important."
"It is," Madelyn choked as tears rolled down her face. "Chibi Mercury decided she wanted to prove she was as strong as everyone else so she went into one of the training simulations. She set it for level fifteen and she turned off the safeties."
"Nani," cried Uranus.
"We heard right," Venus shrieked. "Of all the idiotic things to do." She took off toward the simulation area with Uranus and Madelyn at her heals.
Chibi Mercury moaned as she was thrown to the ground. The pain she was in was just overwhelming. No matter how hard she tried she could not beat these youmas. "This is it," she thought. "I am going to die."
The simulation shut off around her and Chibi Mercury found herself staring at the grid. "What happened," she asked herself.
"Chibi Mercury," Venus said sharply. She knelt down beside the little girl and began checking her over. "What do you think you are doing?"
"I wanted to prove I was strong," Chibi Mercury mumbled.
"I sent for her mother," Uranus came rushing up. "Is she okay?"
"There doesn't appear to be anything broken," Venus replied.
Chibi Mercury did not hear anything else, as everything grew black around her.
When Ariel woke up she was in her room. She tried to move but found she was very stiff. "Mommy," she murmured.
"I'm right here Ariel," Amy came and sat down on the bed beside her. "How do you feel?"
"Sore," Ariel replied.
"Not surprising considering you took quite a few hard knocks," Amy told her. "Under the circumstances I think you were very lucky. You could have been seriously injured."
Ariel was about to say something when she saw the look in Amy's eyes. She could tell that Amy was very angry with her.
"I have to tell you how deeply disappointed I am in you Ariel," Amy stated. "I have taught you to listen to your elders and to obey. I have also taught you to make the right decisions. What you did was foolish and you could have gotten yourself killed. You were lucky that Madelyn decided to tell and that Sailor Uranus saw the unauthorized use of the training simulations. Otherwise it could have been fatal."
"But Mommy," Ariel protested. "I wanted to prove that I am a strong Sailor Scout. Aunt Mina won't let me try a harder simulation so I tried it myself."
"Young lady Sailor Chibi Moon may be the leader of the Chibi Scouts but Sailor Venus is the leader of all the Scouts and she will be for eternity. Because of that she is the one who decides what levels everyone should train at," Amy sternly informed Ariel. "I know you want to be strong but as a soldier of Mercury you won't be strong as the others. I learned to fight using my brains and that is how you will learn to fight. Do you understand?"
"Yes Mommy," Ariel sighed. She knew that there was no use arguing.
"When you are recovered you will have to report to Sailor Venus for punishment," Amy told her. "But I am going to punish you too. You have lost every privilege around here for the next two weeks. You will not be leaving these quarters except for school, scout practice and palace functions. You will have an early bedtime and there will be no television, friends or video games. Do you understand?"
"Yes Mommy," Ariel whispered as a tear trickled down her cheek. "I really messed up this time."
Amy pulled Ariel into her arms. "I love you very much Darling," Amy told her. "But I want you to make the right choices."
"I know Mommy," Ariel replied as she hugged her mother back.
Two days later Ariel was much better. She transformed into her Scout uniform and waited in her quarters with her mother. Sailor Neptune arrived to escort her to Venus's office. "It is required that the parent come too since she is under the age of sixteen," she told Amy.
[Author's note: I believe in Japan that a child is considered a minor until the age of sixteen.]
"Of course," Amy replied and she transformed into the Mercury.
"Let's go," Neptune left with Mercury and Chibi Mercury following her.
Sailor Venus sat in her office. She was not looking forward to her next task. Sailor Mars and Sailor Uranus were both with her. Whenever another scout had to be penalized there had to be representatives from both the Inner and Outer Scouts. Sailor Mars and Sailor Uranus were the best ones for this case.
"I am picking up some vibes from you Venus," Mars stated.
"I just wish I did not have to do this," Venus sighed. "It would be easier if Mercury weren't such a good friend and Chibi Mercury wasn't like a niece."
"I know Venus but you have to," Uranus pointed out. "Chibi Mercury violated some rules and put herself in danger. She must be punished."
"You need to get used to this," Mars added. "You are the head of all Sailor Scouts and you will be for eternity. Not only are you going to be in charge of us but also you will be charge of this generation of Scouts and all the generations after them. Gloria and her descendents will help you out one day as Sub-Commanders but you are the one in charge."
"I know," Venus sighed. At that moment Neptune came in with Mercury and Chibi Mercury. Venus straightened up. "Come over here Chibi Mercury." Chibi Mercury timidly stepped forward. Venus pulled out her papers. "Let's see," she began. "You entered the simulation area without permission, purposely disobeyed me and entered at a higher level then you were allowed to and finally disabled the safeties. Have I covered everything?"
"Yes Ma'am," Chibi Mercury whispered.
"Very well," Venus stated. "You have hereby lost the privilege of coming here on your own. You may not come to the Scout practice area without the accompaniment of an adult Sailor Scout meaning when you and the others have to come here you will need to wait for an adult to come get you. Also all you will be spending the next several practices sitting out and observing. In other words you have been suspended for that time period. Do you understand?"
"Yes Ma'am," Chibi Mercury replied.
"Very good," Venus relaxed a little. "You understand that what you did was very dangerous."
"I do," Chibi Mercury replied.
"I'm glad," Venus stated. "You are dismissed. I am so sorry Amy and Ariel."
Mercury and Chibi Mercury turned to go. Mercury reached down and took her daughter's hand. "You should know that was very difficult for Venus to do that," she told her.
"I know Mommy," Chibi Mercury replied. She gazed up at her mother. "I am really sorry for what I did."
Mercury smiled. She reached down and picked the little girl up. "I know you are Darling," she said. "But I still love you very much."
"I love you too," Chibi Mercury snuggled down into her mother's arms. Mercury carried her back to their quarters.
Ariel realized she still had one more person to apologize too and that was Madelyn. Amy had explained to her that it was wrong to bring her into this and to put her best friend through so much worry. She had not seen too much of Madelyn the last several days. Since Ariel was grounded she could not play with any of her friends. She did not see her around school because they were in different grades. When all of the Chibi Scouts had training together Ariel had to sit out since she was suspended. So her chances to talk to Madelyn were very few.
She finally got her chance at dinner one evening. Amy and Greg both got caught up in a conversation with Lita and Ken so that gave Ariel a chance to talk with Madelyn before one of her parents carted her off to bed. Madelyn was sitting by Michiru talk with her. Ariel walked up to them. "Excuse me for a minute," she interrupted politely.
"Yes Ariel what can we do for you," asked Michiru.
"May I talk to Madelyn alone for a minute," Ariel requested. Michiru nodded her head and moved away. Madelyn turned to Ariel. "Madelyn I am really sorry for what I did," Ariel stated. "I hope I did not make you angry. I know it was wrong to bring you down there."
"I was afraid you were mad at me for telling," Madelyn replied. "But I was so afraid you would get killed."
"I know," Ariel stated. "I was not mad at you for telling. I know you did the right thing."
"You are my best friend," Madelyn told her. "I do not want you to get killed."
"You're mine too," Ariel hugged her friend glad that they still best friends.
******
[Ariel's reflection during Sailor Moon and the Next Generation.]
The Dark World attacked us. Mommy and Daddy had to go and fight. Rini brought the Sailor Scouts of the past to bring us to the 20th century. It was really weird being with Mommy when she was only 16. She was so serious. All she ever did was study. I am glad she plays with me now. We managed to defeat the Dark World and save Crystal Tokyo. I found out that my brains are important when we fight.
[Madelyn]
Wow was that weird? I spent time with Mama when she was not much older than I was. It was like having an older sister around. I was glad we were able to help defeat the Dark World. Even though it was nice seeing everyone in the past I missed my mama. I also missed Ariel because we did not go to the same school in the past.
******
[Ariel's reflection during "The Negaverse Returns."]
Annika has fled to the past. Rini is going to go after her and she chose me to come because of my tools and brains. Mommy is worried about me but Rini promised her I would be all right. Madelyn doesn't want me to go either. I wish she could come with me. Moonbeam and Diana are coming since Stardust went with Annika.
[Madelyn]
Ariel has gone back to the past with Rini. I am so scared she will get hurt. I remember reading the history book that Chibi Mercury gets kidnapped. I hope they manage to save her.
[Madelyn a few days later.]
Ariel came back with Rini and the cats. Annika came back a few minutes later. Everyone is okay. Ariel said she was scared when she got kidnapped but she knew Sailor Moon would rescue her.
******
[Ariel's reflection during "Damaged Timeline."]
Everything is gone. Someone went back and changed the timeline. Chibi Pluto protected Rini, Daisy, Annika, Gloria and me with her time protection bubble. We have to go back and fix things. I am really scared. What if we fail? I will never see Madelyn again. Right now she does not exist. If we don't fix things I won't exist.
[Madelyn after everything is restored.]
I don't know what Ariel is talking about. She keeps saying something about the timeline being altered and that I was wiped out of existence. Whatever! She was just very glad to see me. I am glad to see her to even though I have no idea what she is talking about.
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[Ariel's reflection during "Chelsea."]
This little girl from the future has come to stay with us. We do not know who she is. She is very powerful. I had dreams about her. They were very real. Mommy got all scared when I told her the dream. She told me not to tell Chelsea. When I asked her why she wouldn't tell me.
[Madelyn after Ariel's kidnapping.]
Ariel got kidnapped. I am so scared. Aunt Amy was ready to go and save her by herself but the rest of the Inner Scouts said they were going too. The Chibi Scouts are all going to help. Ariel is my best friend. Of course I am going to help save her.
[Madelyn after Ariel's rescue.]
We rescued Ariel and defeated the enemy. I was so glad to see her. Chelsea is going back to the future tomorrow. I can't believe she is Rini's daughter. Mama tells me I will be a good mother. How does she know and why would I want to get married? Yuck!
[Ariel]
Chelsea is going back to the future tomorrow. Who would have guessed she is Rini and Helios's daughter? While Mommy was giving me my bath she told me I would make a really good mother. I wonder what made her say that?
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[Madelyn's' reflection during "Doom."]
Someone is out to destroy the Chibi Scouts. Annika and Gloria went through something terrible and then Ariel. All three of them are so sad now. I really wish I could help Ariel but she does not want to play. I miss her.
[Ariel]
Madelyn just went through something too. She is really scared all of the time. I hope it wasn't like what I went through. I saw Madelyn dead. Madelyn won't tell me what happened with her. She just wants her mama. I know how she feels. I want my mommy all the time too.
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[Madelyn's reflection during "Possessed."]
I hurt so much. I think Ariel tried to kill me but I don't know why she would. She has been acting weird. I wish I could help her but I am in the hospital and Aunt Amy won't let her come see me.
[Madelyn after Sard is healed.]
Poor Ariel was taken over by Lord Sardonyx's daughter. Sard tried to use Ariel to kill us. Aunt Amy said that Ariel is really upset about what she tried to do. I know she couldn't help it. Ariel is still my best friend.
[Ariel]
I can't believe I tried to kill my best friend and Annika and Gloria. I really hate myself right now. Mommy told me that they understand and they don't hate me. Mommy promised me that we would work through it. I am just so ashamed.
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[Ariel's reflection during "Life without Me."]
I saw what life would be like if I was never born. I didn't realize how important I was to Madelyn. She was so withdrawn. Mommy was really different too. I was glad to get home.
[Madelyn]
My guardian angel Shelbi showed me what it would be like if I were never born. I never realized how much I helped Ariel when she skipped two grades. She never talked anymore. Mama was dead. Annika was deaf because I did not pull her out of the icy lake over there. I am glad I'm here.
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[Ariel's reflection during "Dimension."]
Someone took us into another dimension. Rini got me back but everyone else is still missing. I don't know what happened. The Scouts all asked me what happened over there but I don't remember anything. I hope Madelyn and the others are okay.
[Ariel after Madelyn is rescued.]
Madelyn is back. She doesn't remember anything either. No one does. I wish I knew what was happening.
[Madelyn after Jove first appears at the palace.]
Jove was here. Ariel and I were so scared. Poor Ariel wet her pant she got so scared. She was so embarrassed. I promised I wouldn't tell anyone but the other kids found out anyway. That creep Gloria is teasing her.
[Ariel]
I can't believe I wet my pants. I was so upset. Mommy told me it was all right but I don't believe her. At least Madelyn is being nice about it. She is really a good friend.
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[Ariel's reflection during "I don't exist."]
I got put in the reality where I was never born. I think I got to help Madelyn a little. I helped her find a friend. I helped Mommy too. I was so glad to get back home with my mommy who loves me and Madelyn who is my best friend.
[Madelyn]
I just visited the reality where I never existed. I hope I helped Daddy some while I was over there. I know I was able to help Ariel. I got her talking and I told Aunt Amy that Moonbeam is her kitten here. So she got Moonbeam. Annika was fine over there. She did talk to me. I was glad to get home and see Mama again. I was also glad to be with my best friend, Ariel.