Hi Everyone! Here is the last part to Hope and Faith's part in the "Friendship Series." Sorry it has taken so long but I have been really swamped at work. Anyway on we go.
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The Friendship Series
Part Four: Subpart B
By Angel Raye
Faith and Hope continued to work their way through first grade. Hope excelled in the academic areas while Faith excelled in the athletic area. Because of Faith's tomboyish ways she made friends with most of the boys. None of them dared to cross her. Hope did not have anyone outside the palace. She found herself feeling jealous because Faith easily made friends, even if they were with the boys.
One day after school the children met up in the playground to walk home. Hope was anxious to get back to the palace. "Come on Faith," she called impatiently. "Let's go home and try that new video game Haruka-papa got for us."
"I can't," Faith replied. "The boys asked me to play baseball with them after school. Haruka-papa already said I could."
"Oh," Hope looked crestfallen. "Okay." She turned to the other children. "Would one of you want to play."
"I can't," Gloria grumbled. "Mommy won't let me cause I am in trouble again."
"Mama is taking me shopping," Annika added.
"Maggie and I are going to bake a cake with my mom," Daisy informed her.
"And I am playing with Ariel," Madelyn finished.
Hope sighed. She hated that Faith was too busy to play with her. Blinking back some tears she followed the others home.
Later on Hope sat in her bedroom clutching her favorite teddy bear close to her. She had already finished her homework and now she was bored and lonely. She wished Faith would play with her.
Michiru came in. "There you are," she exclaimed. "Why aren't you out playing?"
"There's no one to play with," Hope replied. She was silent for a moment and then blurted out. "It's not fair Michiru-mama."
"What's not fair Sweetie," asked Michiru as she sat down on the bed next to her.
"Annika and Gloria have each other," Hope began. "So do Ariel and Madelyn and Daisy and Maggie. I don't have anyone."
"That's not true," Michiru stated as she put an arm around Hope. "You have all your friends here and you have your sister. None of other girls have a sister."
"But she doesn't want me anymore," Hope wailed. "She has all of those boys to play with. How come she has friends and I don't?"
"Faith is they type of girl who boys like to play with," Michiru explained. "They see her as one of them. That is why she is one of the few palace children who has friends."
"But she's my best friend," Hope protested. "Now that she has other friends she doesn't need me anymore."
"That's not true," Michiru assured her. "Faith will have many friends but you are her sister. You will be sisters for eternity. No matter what happens she will always think of you as her best friend. I know you are feeling left out right now but try not to worry. Faith loves you."
"I just miss her," Hope muttered as a tear rolled down her face.
"Why don't you tell her," Michiru suggested as she pulled Hope onto her lap. She and Haruka were trying to teach the girls to work out their problems between them. "Maybe if you tell her how you feel she may do something about it."
"Really," asked Hope.
"Give it a try," Michiru encouraged as she gave Hope a kiss on the forehead. "You may be able to do something."
Hope thought about what Michiru said and decided she would talk to Faith herself.
Later on Faith got home. Her school uniform was all dirty and her hair was in disarray but she had a smile on her face. It was very apparent that she had a great time.
"Look at your clothes," Michiru scolded. "You're a mess."
"Sorry Michiru-mama," Faith replied. "I was having fun."
"I know you were," Michiru smiled at her daughter. She couldn't stay mad at Faith for messing up her clothes. After all that's what children did. "Go and get changed. I'll try and get the dirt stains out."
"Okay Michiru-mama," Faith headed back into her bedroom. Hope was sitting on her bed. "Hi Hope."
"Hi," Hope whispered.
"What's wrong with you," Faith asked as she pulled off her dirty clothes. She pulled out a pair of jeans and a T-shirt.
Hope thought about what Michiru had told her. "I miss you when you're playing with the boys," she replied.
"Nani," Faith said as she turned to look at her sister. "What do you mean?"
"You're always playing with the boys now," Hope pointed out. "You don't want to play with me anymore."
"That's dumb," Faith scoffed as she buttoned up her jeans.
"Then why don't you play with me anymore," Hope asked as tears rolled down her face. "I feel so left out now."
Faith softened when she saw her sister's tears. She sat down on the bed next to her and put an arm around her. "I'm sorry," she stated. "I didn't know. You're my twin and my best friend. I didn't mean to forget you."
"You mean that," asked Hope as she wiped her tears out of her eyes.
"Yes," Faith replied. She thought for a minute and then suggested, "How about we play after school tomorrow? Just us."
"Really," asked Hope in an excited voice.
"Really," Faith confirmed. The two sisters hugged each other. They did not see Michiru standing at the doorway with a smile on her face.
******
The rest of first grade passed uneventfully for the twins. During the brief break the Royal Family and all of the Senshi and their families went on a retreat to the beach. The Royal Family owned a huge beach house on a private beach and everyone was able to fit into it comfortably. Each family had their own suite.
Like Michiru, Hope loved the beach. She and little Ariel were the best swimmers among the children. Both of them had swimming lessons since they were two.
"I know you are a good swimmer but I want you to be careful," Michiru told Hope.
"I promise Michiru-mama," Hope replied eagerly. She ran out to join the other children. Amy was in the water with Ariel and Madelyn. Raye had also gone in with Annika who was still a little unsure of the ocean. She didn't mind the swimming pool but the ocean made her nervous.
"Come on Faith," Hope called as she ran in.
"I'm coming," Faith called back as she hurried after her sister.
"Here comes a giant wave," Gloria suddenly appeared and splashed both of them.
"Hey," Faith protested and she splashed back. A few minutes later there was a grand splash fight going on between Gloria, Faith and Hope. Hope was giggling. This was so much fun.
Suddenly she felt a sharp, stinging pain on her leg. Crying out she looked down and saw that something was wrapped around her leg. She reached down and pulled it off. The stinging pain hit her hand. Hope began to scream as she tried to get whatever it was off of her. The pain began to spread all over her body. Panic took over as she began to scream and thrash around.
"Hope," Faith screamed as she and Gloria dashed over to her sister. Faith tried to reach over to Hope but the other girl was in a state of panic.
"Move aside Faith and Gloria," Amy ordered sharply as she dashed over. Michiru and Haruka were coming over too. Amy got a hold of Hope and began to whisper soothing words to calm the girl down. Faith began to scream in hysteria as she watched her sister lose consciousness. Haruka took Hope from Amy's arms. She and Michiru dashed back toward the beach with Amy following them barking orders. Everyone else was standing around anxiously. Faith was howling. She was so scared. She started after her family but a hand grabbed her. Faith looked up and saw Setsuna.
"You'll need to stay out of the way," Setsuna told her.
"But Aunt Setsuna I want to see how Hope is," Faith protested.
"I know you do but we will have to wait," Setsuna softly replied. Seeing the little girl's distress she knelt down and pulled the child into her arms. Faith, the tough tomboy found comfort in the Setsuna's embrace.
Later on Faith was sitting in the main living room of the beach house waiting to hear news on Hope. Some of the children had gone off to play, but Faith couldn't. She wasn't the only one. Rini, who was now thirteen and understood what was happening, sat with her parents. Ariel wanted her mommy and fell asleep in Greg's lap crying for her. Annika, being the caring child she was, curled up on Raye's lap and waited to hear news on her friend.
Faith felt a hand on her shoulder. She looked up and saw it was Serenity. "Try not to worry so much," she told Faith. "Aunt Amy is the best doctor we have. She'll take care of Hope."
"What was that on Hope," Faith asked.
"Amy and Michiru said it was a jellyfish," Serenity explained. "Its sting is pretty painful."
"Will Hope die," Faith asked next.
"Of course not," Lita chimed in. "She'll just be in pain but she won't die."
The door opened and Amy emerged from it. Everyone stood up. "How's Hope Aunt Amy," Faith cried as she dashed over.
Amy smiled at the little girl. "She's going to be all right," she reported. "Right now she's resting."
"Can I see her," Faith asked.
"Of course," Amy replied as she took Ariel from Greg's arms.
Faith dashed into the suite. Hope was lying on the couch, covered with some kind of ointment. Both Michiru and Haruka were with her. "Hope," Faith dashed over to her sister. "Are you all right?"
"I hurt," Hope muttered.
"It's going to for a little while," Haruka told her.
"I'm glad to see you," Faith gasped. She blinked back tears. Haruka smiled and put an arm around the child.
"It's okay to cry," she assured her.
"I'm not going to cry," Faith said. "Hope did enough of that for both of us."
"Hey," Hope shrieked and then winced in pain.
"Take it easy," Michiru commanded.
"I'm glad you're all right," Faith softly told her sister.
"Thank you for trying to help," Hope replied as she reached a hand out. Faith took it. The two girls smiled at each other. Michiru and Haruka backed away knowing that no one could come between twins.
******
Hope recovered nicely from her accident. School started again and this time Ariel joined them. Even though she was only five she was put into second grade. She was in the same class as Hope, Annika and Gloria. Faith got put in a different class this year. Hope had been shocked. When she asked Michiru why she was told twins were usually separated in classes. The only reason they had been in the same class the first two years was because Haruka and Michiru requested it.
It took some adjusting but Hope and Faith got used to it. Faith made friends with the boys in her class so she was not lonely. A girl in Hope's class, Miyaki despised Annika and went out of her way to upset her. At Raye's request Annika's seat was moved away from Miyaki. Annika's seat was moved next to Hope. A warm friendship sprung up between Hope and Annika. Hope found herself looking out for Annika constantly. The little girls had a lot in common since they were both artists. However, Faith and Hope remained close. But they had arguments too.
One day Haruka returned with the girls from a video rental. Hope was grumbling. "It's not fair," she snapped. "Why did we have to choose Faith's movie?"
"Because it was her turn," Haruka explained wearily. "You chose last time."
"But her movies are dumb," Hope protested.
"No they're not," Faith snapped. "Yours are dumb."
"Shut up," Hope shouted. "It's bad enough I have to share a birthday and a room with you. But now I can't even watch the movies I want because of you."
"Hope Elizabeth that will be quite enough," Michiru commanded. "Now I don't know how this argument started but I think it needs to stop right now."
Hope only glared at Faith but she clamped her mouth shut. She went to her room and glared around it. She saw Faith's baseball mitt and bat on her bed. Angrily she picked it up and threw it to the other side.
"What are you doing," Faith shouted coming into the room.
"This is my side of the room so you keep your stupid boy stuff over there," Hope snapped.
"Fine," Faith snapped back. She grabbed a doll off of the shelf next to her bed. She threw it at Hope. "Then you keep your girly stuff over there."
"Then you stay on your side of the room," Hope raged. She left for a minute and then came back with some tape. Hope began to tape a line down the middle of the room. "This is my side and this is your side."
"That's fine with me because I don't want to touch your stupid girly stuff anyway," Faith shouted.
Hope finished taping and stood up. She looked at the door and told her sister, "The door is on my side so it you want to leave just go out the window."
"I don't think so," Faith snapped.
"What is going on in here," Haruka demanded as she and Michiru came in.
"What is with the tape," Michiru asked.
"We've split the room," Hope explained. "We now have our own sides."
Sweat drops appeared on Haruka and Michiru's heads. Both of them shook their heads. "Is this really necessary," asked Michiru.
"Yes," Hope replied. "By the way you need to put a ladder outside the window."
"And why do we need to do that," asked Haruka.
"Because the door is on my side so Faith will have to go out the window when she needs to leave the room," Hope told them.
"I don't think so," Michiru said. "You will let Faith use the door. Do you understand?"
"Yes," Hope grumbled.
Haruka and Michiru left the room. Michiru turned to Haruka. "So what do you think?"
"I think we should let them work it out," Haruka sighed. Michiru nodded in agreement. They could both tell they were in for a long several days.
A couple of days later Hope decided to have Annika over. The two went into her room. Annika saw the tape. "What's the tape for," she asked.
"This is my side of the room," Hope replied. A sweat drop appeared on Annika's head.
"I'm glad I'm an only child," Annika muttered. She sat down on Hope's bed. Hope got out the drawing paper and pencils. The two girls sat on the bed and began to draw. After a while Faith came in with Gloria.
"So you did split the room," Gloria commented.
"Yes," Faith muttered with embarrassment.
"So you two can get off of my side," Hope ordered.
"Hey I'm not a part of this argument," Gloria protested.
"Sorry Gloria but since you're Faith's guest right now you stay on her side," Hope told her. "When you are my guest you can be on my side.
"Then you keep the crybaby on your side," Faith snapped.
"I'm not doing anything," Annika wailed as tears rolled down her face.
"You're Hope's guest so you stay over there," Faith told Annika.
"Don't be rude to my guest," Hope shouted.
"Then you don't be rude to mine," Faith yelled back.
"I'm out of here," Gloria stated as she headed for the door. "You two can stay and fight but leave me and Annika out of it." She turned to Annika. "Do you want to come and play in my quarters?" Annika nodded her head. She took Gloria's hand and the two girls left the room.
"Thanks a lot," Hope shouted. "I was having fun with her until you showed up."
"This is my room too," Faith shouted back. "If you don't want to be with me then leave."
"I don't have to,' Hope screamed.
"Enough," Michiru snapped as she came into the room. "Gloria and Annika just told me what happened. I'm ashamed of both of you. You know better than to behave like that around guests. Now I want this silly fight to stop."
"But," Faith began but Michiru's glare made her stop.
"I suggest you figure out a way to get along," she told them and with that she left the room. The twins only glared at each other.
Several days passed and the feud continued. Michiru and Haruka tried to talk to both of them but each girl held her ground refusing to give in.
One day Hope was sprawled on her bed reading a book. Faith came in and turned on the TV to watch a ball game. "What's the big idea," Hope snapped. "I'm reading."
"The TV is on my side of the room so I can watch it whenever I want," Faith informed her.
Hope grumbled and covered her ears. Suddenly she saw where the TV was plugged in. She reached over and yanked it out.
"Hey," Faith protested. "Plug that back in."
"It's on my side," Hope replied as she tossed the plug over to Faith's side. Faith glared but then saw she had an outlet on her side. She plugged it in and resumed watching the game. Hope glared at her sister. "Fine," she muttered. She reached for her CD player and stuck a CD in it. Classical music began to blast out. Faith glared and turned the volume up on the television. Hope turned the volume up on the CD player. The game continued until both volumes were as high as they could go. The sounds vibrated off the walls making the room shake.
Suddenly Haruka burst into the room looking very angry. She unplugged the CD player and the TV. "What are you doing," asked Faith.
"I'm taking both of these out of the room," Haruka explained as she picked the TV up. "They are not in here so that you two can fight a war. When you know how to use them the right way you can get them back."
"She started it," Hope shouted.
"Enough," Haruka roared and Hope clamped her mouth shut. "Now Michiru-mama and I have had enough of all this fighting. Neither of you are leaving this room until you work something out." With that Haruka left the room.
"It's been very quiet in there," Michiru observed later. "Do you think they worked it out?"
"Let's hope so," Haruka sighed. "I have about run out of patience."
Suddenly Hope came out of the room carrying some of her things. "We worked it out," she announced. "I'm moving into the music room."
"Nani," Michiru shrieked. "That's not working it out."
"I can't live with her anymore so I'm moving into the music room," Hope firmly stated.
Michiru was about to protest but Haruka stopped her. "Let's humor them," she whispered. "After a few days they will be begging to be together again." Michiru nodded in agreement.
The next afternoon Hope was sitting in her new room reading a book when she heard a lot of noise coming from Faith's room. She also heard the sound of the other children coming in. Curious she got up and went to Faith's room. She knocked on the door. Faith answered. "Well hello Hope," Faith greeted her. "What brings you here?"
"What's going on," asked Hope.
"I'm having a get together so I can show everyone my own room," Faith replied.
"Hi Faith here we are," Annika and Gloria came in. Faith let them in.
Hope was about to follow them when Faith pushed her back. "Sorry but it's invitation only," she told Hope. "You wanted to be away from me." She closed the door. Stung Hope went back to her room.
That night Hope lay in bed. It was raining outside and thunder could be heard in the distance. "This room doesn't seem so nice right now," Hope thought as she snuggled down underneath the covers. She didn't want to admit it but she felt lonely. The thunder got louder and Hope buried herself underneath the covers.
Her door creaked open. Hope gasped and sat up in terror. A figure came in. Hope let out a scream. The other person screamed too. Hope recognized the scream. "Faith," she gasped. "What are doing here?"
"I came to check on you," Faith snapped. "I know how you are when it thunders."
"You were scared too weren't you," Hope asked.
Faith blushed but then muttered, "I haven't slept at all since you have moved in here."
"Neither have I," Hope admitted. "I miss you."
"I miss you too," Faith hugged her sister. "How about moving back in?"
"Good idea," Michiru stated from the doorway. "But let's just move the body tonight. We'll move everything else tomorrow. It's late."
"Okay Michiru-mama," Hope replied.
A clap of thunder had both twins dashing over to Michiru for a hug.
The next day Hope moved her things back into the room. Both girls forgot what even started the fight. Michiru and Haruka both heaved a sigh of relief.
******
Several months passed and soon the school decided to hold an art show. Hope, Annika and Daisy were all excited about it since they were talented artists. Art class was devoted to making things for the art show. The art teacher raved on about Hope and Annika's work. "You two are the best artists in the second grade," she told them. "I am counting on the two of you to provide some of the best work we have ever had in this show."
"We will Nikkono-san," Hope chirped in excitement. Annika just shyly nodded her head.
Nearby Miyaki listened with seething jealousy. Even though Annika no longer sat by her she still found ways to hurt the other child. She walked over to Annika and gazed at the painting she was making. Miyaki hated to admit it but it was good. "How can such a crybaby be so good at anything," she sneered.
Annika tensed up but tried to ignore Miyaki like Raye had told her too. Miyaki continued, "I thought you were only good at crying."
"Shut up," Annika whispered as she tried to keep the tears back.
"Hey everyone the crybaby is about to cry," Miyaki called and a few of the children began to snicker. Annika's reserves dropped and the tears began to flow. Gloria was home sick that day so she could not come to Annika's defense. Little Ariel stood nearby. She wanted to help but she also did not know how to stand up for herself. Hope realized it was up to her. "Leave her alone Miyaki," she ordered.
"Oh the other palace brat is going to try and stand up for the crybaby," Miyaki laughed. She reached over and pulled Hope's blue locks. Angrily Hope smacked Miyaki's hand away. "You little brat," Miyaki snapped. She grabbed a hold of Hope's cheek and pinched it hard. Hope cried out in pain.
"Miyaki what do you think you're doing," Ms. Nikkono demanded as she came over.
"I didn't do anything," Miyaki put on an innocent face.
"Oh don't lie young lady," Ms. Nikkono snapped. "I was watching how you were treating Annika. You have detention during recess today."
Miyaki glared at Hope. "I'll get you after school," she threatened before she walked away.
"She did that to you," Faith shrieked at recess when she saw the mark on Hope's face where Miyaki pinched her.
"Yes and now she says she is going to get me after school," Hope sighed.
"I'm sorry Hope," Annika whispered. "It's my fault."
"No it's not," Hope assured her.
"Well I won't let her hurt either of you," Faith declared. "No one picks on my sister or my friends."
Hope sighed. She didn't think it would be a good idea to remind Faith that if she got into a fight she would be grounded.
Hope decided the best thing to do after school was to just try and stay away from Miyaki. She dashed out of the classroom with Annika and Ariel and met up with Faith. The two went out to the schoolyard to meet up with the other children. Daisy and Maggie were already there. A few minutes later Madelyn came out and the girls headed for home.
"Hey Hope," called a voice. Everyone turned to see Miyaki. Annika immediately hid behind Maggie. "You were supposed to wait for me after school."
"I'm not going to fight you Miyaki," Hope snapped. "I don't fight like Gloria. I just want you to leave Annika alone."
"Like who is going to make me leave the crybaby alone," Miyaki sneered. Tears immediately sprung into Annika's eyes. Maggie put a comforting arm around her.
"Look Miyaki leave her alone," Faith suddenly snapped. She went over and gave Miyaki a punch. "No one hurts my sister or my friends."
"Why you," Miyaki swung back at Faith. A few minutes later the two of them were rolling on the ground. Daisy got in on it and all three girls were fighting. Maggie tried yelling at them to stop but she was also trying to comfort Annika who was crying pretty hard. Hope decided she would try to stop the fight. She went over and started yelling at them when a hand flew out and hit her right in the eye.
"Ouch," Hope wailed as Michiru applied some ice to the shiner she had received earlier.
"Sorry but we need to get the swelling down," Michiru explained. She sighed, "I never thought I would be seeing you with a black eye."
"I tried to stop the fight," Hope moaned.
"Well Faith should have stayed out of it," Michiru gave her other daughter a hard look. Faith squirmed in her chair. Haruka had just finished applying salve to a massive scrape she had gotten when Miyaki rubbed her face against the concrete.
"Sorry but I don't like what Miyaki did to Hope today," Faith explained.
"All I wanted was for her to leave Annika alone," Hope added.
"Faith we appreciate you wanting to look out for your sister," Haruka stated. "But Hope needs to fight her own battles. She had a good handle on the situation. You shouldn't have interfered."
"No one hurts my sister," Faith cried.
"We know," Michiru soothed. "And it is wonderful that you both want to look out for each other. But try to stay out of trouble doing it."
"Yes Michiru-mama," both girls said in unison. However, both Haruka and Michiru knew that the twins would always look out for each other.
******
Hope and Faith finished second grade and entered third. Third grade brought on a surprise for them. Haruka and Michiru gave them their transformation pens. Faith became Sailor Chibi Uranus and Hope became Sailor Chibi Neptune. Like their parents they were devoted to protecting the Royal Family from danger.
[Hope's reflection during "Sailor Moon and the Next Generation."]
We all just got back from the past. Aunt Hotaru wasn't much older than we are now. Haruka-papa and Michiru-mama were so much younger. So were all of the other Senshi. It was really strange. We defeated Lavender. I am so glad. It was neat being in the past but I am glad to be home.
[Faith]
Wow, Haruka-papa has always been cool. Even in the past she had a sports car and a motorcycle. I had a great time in the past. Maggie, Madelyn, Hope and I all stayed in one house. I think Haruka-papa, Michiru-mama and Aunt Setsuna were tired from having five kids to look after. Our first big battle and we helped defeat the enemy. Am I glad to be home though?
*******
[Faith's reflection during the "Doom" series.]
Something is happening to all of the Chibi Senshi. All of them have been through some kind of battle. Hope just had hers. I am the only one left. I know I'm next. I don't want to tell anyone but I am so scared right now. Hope is so sad. I wish I could do something to help her but she only wants Michiru-mama right now.
[Hope's reflection after Faith's part.]
It happened. All of us have been through a battle. I never like seeing Faith crying. It's not like her. She doesn't know it but I hear her crying at night. She's not like me. The ocean is restless. I know it's not over yet.
[Hope's reflection after "Doom."]
We beat Lord Sardonyx. I am so glad it's over with. Faith seems to be doing better now. I'm glad. I like having my tough sister around.
[Faith]
We defeated Lord Sardonyx. Everyone is doing better. Hope is back to playing her music again. I won't tell her but it's helping me feel better. I do love my sister so much.
******
[Faith's reflection during "Conflict."]
I can't believe Hope is going to steal just to be a part of some dumb club. I always thought she was the smart one. I told her if she does steal I wouldn't think of her as my best friend anymore.]
[Hope]
Faith doesn't understand. She has friends even if they are boys. Stealing one little thing is no big deal. She is so mad at me right now. Well I say fine. I don't need her. I have other friends now that I have stolen that music box.
[Faith]
I can't believe Hope did that. She stole a music box. I am trying to decide if I should tell or not. I don't want to be a tattletale but what Hope did was really wrong.
[Hope]
Gloria and I are busted. Faith, Annika and Ariel began fighting us while we were in our Senshi forms. Our parents got us. Faith, Annika and Ariel told on us. I'm grounded for two weeks now. Faith is talking to me now. I guess we will always be close no matter what we do.
******
[Hope's reflection during "Life without Me."]
I got to see what life would be like if I was never born. Haruka-papa and Michiru-mama were fighting all the time. They also had a boy they adopted. I didn't realize how much I help keep Faith out of trouble. She really does need me. I am glad to be here.
[Faith]
I just saw what life would be like if I was never born. Hope was so spoiled and just awful. I never knew Hope could be so mean. I guess being an only child doesn't suit her. Haruka-papa had a baby over in that reality. Hope was so mean to her. I was glad to get back so that I could be with my nice sister again.
******
[Hope's reflection during "Dimension."]
I don't remember anything, but we all got kidnapped into another dimension. Faith is still missing. I hope we find her soon. I'm scared she's going to be hurt. Please get her back Rini.
[Faith]
I supposedly just got rescued from some other dimension but I don't remember anything. Hope is drawing some really weird pictures. They give me the creeps and why do I have the feeling that I've seen them before?
[Hope]
Annika remembered what happened through hypnosis. We are going to go back and defeat Jove. I will protect all of my friends. Jove will not get us back.
[Faith]
We defeated Jove. I'm so glad. Gloria decided to pull a joke on us and make it look like Jove was back. I guess life is back to normal.
******
[Hope's reflection during "I don't exist."]
I got put into the reality where I was never born. Michiru-mama was so glad to see me over there. I managed to get Faith to make friends with Annika so that she could help protect her. Hopefully the Faith over there will change.
[Faith]
I just got back from the reality where I didn't exist. It was weird seeing Haruka-papa as a mother to a baby. But the baby was so cute. The Hope over there was such a brat. I showed her how to be nice. Hopefully she will continue to try and be nice. I was glad to be back with my Hope.
The End
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The Friendship Series
Part Four: Subpart B
By Angel Raye
Faith and Hope continued to work their way through first grade. Hope excelled in the academic areas while Faith excelled in the athletic area. Because of Faith's tomboyish ways she made friends with most of the boys. None of them dared to cross her. Hope did not have anyone outside the palace. She found herself feeling jealous because Faith easily made friends, even if they were with the boys.
One day after school the children met up in the playground to walk home. Hope was anxious to get back to the palace. "Come on Faith," she called impatiently. "Let's go home and try that new video game Haruka-papa got for us."
"I can't," Faith replied. "The boys asked me to play baseball with them after school. Haruka-papa already said I could."
"Oh," Hope looked crestfallen. "Okay." She turned to the other children. "Would one of you want to play."
"I can't," Gloria grumbled. "Mommy won't let me cause I am in trouble again."
"Mama is taking me shopping," Annika added.
"Maggie and I are going to bake a cake with my mom," Daisy informed her.
"And I am playing with Ariel," Madelyn finished.
Hope sighed. She hated that Faith was too busy to play with her. Blinking back some tears she followed the others home.
Later on Hope sat in her bedroom clutching her favorite teddy bear close to her. She had already finished her homework and now she was bored and lonely. She wished Faith would play with her.
Michiru came in. "There you are," she exclaimed. "Why aren't you out playing?"
"There's no one to play with," Hope replied. She was silent for a moment and then blurted out. "It's not fair Michiru-mama."
"What's not fair Sweetie," asked Michiru as she sat down on the bed next to her.
"Annika and Gloria have each other," Hope began. "So do Ariel and Madelyn and Daisy and Maggie. I don't have anyone."
"That's not true," Michiru stated as she put an arm around Hope. "You have all your friends here and you have your sister. None of other girls have a sister."
"But she doesn't want me anymore," Hope wailed. "She has all of those boys to play with. How come she has friends and I don't?"
"Faith is they type of girl who boys like to play with," Michiru explained. "They see her as one of them. That is why she is one of the few palace children who has friends."
"But she's my best friend," Hope protested. "Now that she has other friends she doesn't need me anymore."
"That's not true," Michiru assured her. "Faith will have many friends but you are her sister. You will be sisters for eternity. No matter what happens she will always think of you as her best friend. I know you are feeling left out right now but try not to worry. Faith loves you."
"I just miss her," Hope muttered as a tear rolled down her face.
"Why don't you tell her," Michiru suggested as she pulled Hope onto her lap. She and Haruka were trying to teach the girls to work out their problems between them. "Maybe if you tell her how you feel she may do something about it."
"Really," asked Hope.
"Give it a try," Michiru encouraged as she gave Hope a kiss on the forehead. "You may be able to do something."
Hope thought about what Michiru said and decided she would talk to Faith herself.
Later on Faith got home. Her school uniform was all dirty and her hair was in disarray but she had a smile on her face. It was very apparent that she had a great time.
"Look at your clothes," Michiru scolded. "You're a mess."
"Sorry Michiru-mama," Faith replied. "I was having fun."
"I know you were," Michiru smiled at her daughter. She couldn't stay mad at Faith for messing up her clothes. After all that's what children did. "Go and get changed. I'll try and get the dirt stains out."
"Okay Michiru-mama," Faith headed back into her bedroom. Hope was sitting on her bed. "Hi Hope."
"Hi," Hope whispered.
"What's wrong with you," Faith asked as she pulled off her dirty clothes. She pulled out a pair of jeans and a T-shirt.
Hope thought about what Michiru had told her. "I miss you when you're playing with the boys," she replied.
"Nani," Faith said as she turned to look at her sister. "What do you mean?"
"You're always playing with the boys now," Hope pointed out. "You don't want to play with me anymore."
"That's dumb," Faith scoffed as she buttoned up her jeans.
"Then why don't you play with me anymore," Hope asked as tears rolled down her face. "I feel so left out now."
Faith softened when she saw her sister's tears. She sat down on the bed next to her and put an arm around her. "I'm sorry," she stated. "I didn't know. You're my twin and my best friend. I didn't mean to forget you."
"You mean that," asked Hope as she wiped her tears out of her eyes.
"Yes," Faith replied. She thought for a minute and then suggested, "How about we play after school tomorrow? Just us."
"Really," asked Hope in an excited voice.
"Really," Faith confirmed. The two sisters hugged each other. They did not see Michiru standing at the doorway with a smile on her face.
******
The rest of first grade passed uneventfully for the twins. During the brief break the Royal Family and all of the Senshi and their families went on a retreat to the beach. The Royal Family owned a huge beach house on a private beach and everyone was able to fit into it comfortably. Each family had their own suite.
Like Michiru, Hope loved the beach. She and little Ariel were the best swimmers among the children. Both of them had swimming lessons since they were two.
"I know you are a good swimmer but I want you to be careful," Michiru told Hope.
"I promise Michiru-mama," Hope replied eagerly. She ran out to join the other children. Amy was in the water with Ariel and Madelyn. Raye had also gone in with Annika who was still a little unsure of the ocean. She didn't mind the swimming pool but the ocean made her nervous.
"Come on Faith," Hope called as she ran in.
"I'm coming," Faith called back as she hurried after her sister.
"Here comes a giant wave," Gloria suddenly appeared and splashed both of them.
"Hey," Faith protested and she splashed back. A few minutes later there was a grand splash fight going on between Gloria, Faith and Hope. Hope was giggling. This was so much fun.
Suddenly she felt a sharp, stinging pain on her leg. Crying out she looked down and saw that something was wrapped around her leg. She reached down and pulled it off. The stinging pain hit her hand. Hope began to scream as she tried to get whatever it was off of her. The pain began to spread all over her body. Panic took over as she began to scream and thrash around.
"Hope," Faith screamed as she and Gloria dashed over to her sister. Faith tried to reach over to Hope but the other girl was in a state of panic.
"Move aside Faith and Gloria," Amy ordered sharply as she dashed over. Michiru and Haruka were coming over too. Amy got a hold of Hope and began to whisper soothing words to calm the girl down. Faith began to scream in hysteria as she watched her sister lose consciousness. Haruka took Hope from Amy's arms. She and Michiru dashed back toward the beach with Amy following them barking orders. Everyone else was standing around anxiously. Faith was howling. She was so scared. She started after her family but a hand grabbed her. Faith looked up and saw Setsuna.
"You'll need to stay out of the way," Setsuna told her.
"But Aunt Setsuna I want to see how Hope is," Faith protested.
"I know you do but we will have to wait," Setsuna softly replied. Seeing the little girl's distress she knelt down and pulled the child into her arms. Faith, the tough tomboy found comfort in the Setsuna's embrace.
Later on Faith was sitting in the main living room of the beach house waiting to hear news on Hope. Some of the children had gone off to play, but Faith couldn't. She wasn't the only one. Rini, who was now thirteen and understood what was happening, sat with her parents. Ariel wanted her mommy and fell asleep in Greg's lap crying for her. Annika, being the caring child she was, curled up on Raye's lap and waited to hear news on her friend.
Faith felt a hand on her shoulder. She looked up and saw it was Serenity. "Try not to worry so much," she told Faith. "Aunt Amy is the best doctor we have. She'll take care of Hope."
"What was that on Hope," Faith asked.
"Amy and Michiru said it was a jellyfish," Serenity explained. "Its sting is pretty painful."
"Will Hope die," Faith asked next.
"Of course not," Lita chimed in. "She'll just be in pain but she won't die."
The door opened and Amy emerged from it. Everyone stood up. "How's Hope Aunt Amy," Faith cried as she dashed over.
Amy smiled at the little girl. "She's going to be all right," she reported. "Right now she's resting."
"Can I see her," Faith asked.
"Of course," Amy replied as she took Ariel from Greg's arms.
Faith dashed into the suite. Hope was lying on the couch, covered with some kind of ointment. Both Michiru and Haruka were with her. "Hope," Faith dashed over to her sister. "Are you all right?"
"I hurt," Hope muttered.
"It's going to for a little while," Haruka told her.
"I'm glad to see you," Faith gasped. She blinked back tears. Haruka smiled and put an arm around the child.
"It's okay to cry," she assured her.
"I'm not going to cry," Faith said. "Hope did enough of that for both of us."
"Hey," Hope shrieked and then winced in pain.
"Take it easy," Michiru commanded.
"I'm glad you're all right," Faith softly told her sister.
"Thank you for trying to help," Hope replied as she reached a hand out. Faith took it. The two girls smiled at each other. Michiru and Haruka backed away knowing that no one could come between twins.
******
Hope recovered nicely from her accident. School started again and this time Ariel joined them. Even though she was only five she was put into second grade. She was in the same class as Hope, Annika and Gloria. Faith got put in a different class this year. Hope had been shocked. When she asked Michiru why she was told twins were usually separated in classes. The only reason they had been in the same class the first two years was because Haruka and Michiru requested it.
It took some adjusting but Hope and Faith got used to it. Faith made friends with the boys in her class so she was not lonely. A girl in Hope's class, Miyaki despised Annika and went out of her way to upset her. At Raye's request Annika's seat was moved away from Miyaki. Annika's seat was moved next to Hope. A warm friendship sprung up between Hope and Annika. Hope found herself looking out for Annika constantly. The little girls had a lot in common since they were both artists. However, Faith and Hope remained close. But they had arguments too.
One day Haruka returned with the girls from a video rental. Hope was grumbling. "It's not fair," she snapped. "Why did we have to choose Faith's movie?"
"Because it was her turn," Haruka explained wearily. "You chose last time."
"But her movies are dumb," Hope protested.
"No they're not," Faith snapped. "Yours are dumb."
"Shut up," Hope shouted. "It's bad enough I have to share a birthday and a room with you. But now I can't even watch the movies I want because of you."
"Hope Elizabeth that will be quite enough," Michiru commanded. "Now I don't know how this argument started but I think it needs to stop right now."
Hope only glared at Faith but she clamped her mouth shut. She went to her room and glared around it. She saw Faith's baseball mitt and bat on her bed. Angrily she picked it up and threw it to the other side.
"What are you doing," Faith shouted coming into the room.
"This is my side of the room so you keep your stupid boy stuff over there," Hope snapped.
"Fine," Faith snapped back. She grabbed a doll off of the shelf next to her bed. She threw it at Hope. "Then you keep your girly stuff over there."
"Then you stay on your side of the room," Hope raged. She left for a minute and then came back with some tape. Hope began to tape a line down the middle of the room. "This is my side and this is your side."
"That's fine with me because I don't want to touch your stupid girly stuff anyway," Faith shouted.
Hope finished taping and stood up. She looked at the door and told her sister, "The door is on my side so it you want to leave just go out the window."
"I don't think so," Faith snapped.
"What is going on in here," Haruka demanded as she and Michiru came in.
"What is with the tape," Michiru asked.
"We've split the room," Hope explained. "We now have our own sides."
Sweat drops appeared on Haruka and Michiru's heads. Both of them shook their heads. "Is this really necessary," asked Michiru.
"Yes," Hope replied. "By the way you need to put a ladder outside the window."
"And why do we need to do that," asked Haruka.
"Because the door is on my side so Faith will have to go out the window when she needs to leave the room," Hope told them.
"I don't think so," Michiru said. "You will let Faith use the door. Do you understand?"
"Yes," Hope grumbled.
Haruka and Michiru left the room. Michiru turned to Haruka. "So what do you think?"
"I think we should let them work it out," Haruka sighed. Michiru nodded in agreement. They could both tell they were in for a long several days.
A couple of days later Hope decided to have Annika over. The two went into her room. Annika saw the tape. "What's the tape for," she asked.
"This is my side of the room," Hope replied. A sweat drop appeared on Annika's head.
"I'm glad I'm an only child," Annika muttered. She sat down on Hope's bed. Hope got out the drawing paper and pencils. The two girls sat on the bed and began to draw. After a while Faith came in with Gloria.
"So you did split the room," Gloria commented.
"Yes," Faith muttered with embarrassment.
"So you two can get off of my side," Hope ordered.
"Hey I'm not a part of this argument," Gloria protested.
"Sorry Gloria but since you're Faith's guest right now you stay on her side," Hope told her. "When you are my guest you can be on my side.
"Then you keep the crybaby on your side," Faith snapped.
"I'm not doing anything," Annika wailed as tears rolled down her face.
"You're Hope's guest so you stay over there," Faith told Annika.
"Don't be rude to my guest," Hope shouted.
"Then you don't be rude to mine," Faith yelled back.
"I'm out of here," Gloria stated as she headed for the door. "You two can stay and fight but leave me and Annika out of it." She turned to Annika. "Do you want to come and play in my quarters?" Annika nodded her head. She took Gloria's hand and the two girls left the room.
"Thanks a lot," Hope shouted. "I was having fun with her until you showed up."
"This is my room too," Faith shouted back. "If you don't want to be with me then leave."
"I don't have to,' Hope screamed.
"Enough," Michiru snapped as she came into the room. "Gloria and Annika just told me what happened. I'm ashamed of both of you. You know better than to behave like that around guests. Now I want this silly fight to stop."
"But," Faith began but Michiru's glare made her stop.
"I suggest you figure out a way to get along," she told them and with that she left the room. The twins only glared at each other.
Several days passed and the feud continued. Michiru and Haruka tried to talk to both of them but each girl held her ground refusing to give in.
One day Hope was sprawled on her bed reading a book. Faith came in and turned on the TV to watch a ball game. "What's the big idea," Hope snapped. "I'm reading."
"The TV is on my side of the room so I can watch it whenever I want," Faith informed her.
Hope grumbled and covered her ears. Suddenly she saw where the TV was plugged in. She reached over and yanked it out.
"Hey," Faith protested. "Plug that back in."
"It's on my side," Hope replied as she tossed the plug over to Faith's side. Faith glared but then saw she had an outlet on her side. She plugged it in and resumed watching the game. Hope glared at her sister. "Fine," she muttered. She reached for her CD player and stuck a CD in it. Classical music began to blast out. Faith glared and turned the volume up on the television. Hope turned the volume up on the CD player. The game continued until both volumes were as high as they could go. The sounds vibrated off the walls making the room shake.
Suddenly Haruka burst into the room looking very angry. She unplugged the CD player and the TV. "What are you doing," asked Faith.
"I'm taking both of these out of the room," Haruka explained as she picked the TV up. "They are not in here so that you two can fight a war. When you know how to use them the right way you can get them back."
"She started it," Hope shouted.
"Enough," Haruka roared and Hope clamped her mouth shut. "Now Michiru-mama and I have had enough of all this fighting. Neither of you are leaving this room until you work something out." With that Haruka left the room.
"It's been very quiet in there," Michiru observed later. "Do you think they worked it out?"
"Let's hope so," Haruka sighed. "I have about run out of patience."
Suddenly Hope came out of the room carrying some of her things. "We worked it out," she announced. "I'm moving into the music room."
"Nani," Michiru shrieked. "That's not working it out."
"I can't live with her anymore so I'm moving into the music room," Hope firmly stated.
Michiru was about to protest but Haruka stopped her. "Let's humor them," she whispered. "After a few days they will be begging to be together again." Michiru nodded in agreement.
The next afternoon Hope was sitting in her new room reading a book when she heard a lot of noise coming from Faith's room. She also heard the sound of the other children coming in. Curious she got up and went to Faith's room. She knocked on the door. Faith answered. "Well hello Hope," Faith greeted her. "What brings you here?"
"What's going on," asked Hope.
"I'm having a get together so I can show everyone my own room," Faith replied.
"Hi Faith here we are," Annika and Gloria came in. Faith let them in.
Hope was about to follow them when Faith pushed her back. "Sorry but it's invitation only," she told Hope. "You wanted to be away from me." She closed the door. Stung Hope went back to her room.
That night Hope lay in bed. It was raining outside and thunder could be heard in the distance. "This room doesn't seem so nice right now," Hope thought as she snuggled down underneath the covers. She didn't want to admit it but she felt lonely. The thunder got louder and Hope buried herself underneath the covers.
Her door creaked open. Hope gasped and sat up in terror. A figure came in. Hope let out a scream. The other person screamed too. Hope recognized the scream. "Faith," she gasped. "What are doing here?"
"I came to check on you," Faith snapped. "I know how you are when it thunders."
"You were scared too weren't you," Hope asked.
Faith blushed but then muttered, "I haven't slept at all since you have moved in here."
"Neither have I," Hope admitted. "I miss you."
"I miss you too," Faith hugged her sister. "How about moving back in?"
"Good idea," Michiru stated from the doorway. "But let's just move the body tonight. We'll move everything else tomorrow. It's late."
"Okay Michiru-mama," Hope replied.
A clap of thunder had both twins dashing over to Michiru for a hug.
The next day Hope moved her things back into the room. Both girls forgot what even started the fight. Michiru and Haruka both heaved a sigh of relief.
******
Several months passed and soon the school decided to hold an art show. Hope, Annika and Daisy were all excited about it since they were talented artists. Art class was devoted to making things for the art show. The art teacher raved on about Hope and Annika's work. "You two are the best artists in the second grade," she told them. "I am counting on the two of you to provide some of the best work we have ever had in this show."
"We will Nikkono-san," Hope chirped in excitement. Annika just shyly nodded her head.
Nearby Miyaki listened with seething jealousy. Even though Annika no longer sat by her she still found ways to hurt the other child. She walked over to Annika and gazed at the painting she was making. Miyaki hated to admit it but it was good. "How can such a crybaby be so good at anything," she sneered.
Annika tensed up but tried to ignore Miyaki like Raye had told her too. Miyaki continued, "I thought you were only good at crying."
"Shut up," Annika whispered as she tried to keep the tears back.
"Hey everyone the crybaby is about to cry," Miyaki called and a few of the children began to snicker. Annika's reserves dropped and the tears began to flow. Gloria was home sick that day so she could not come to Annika's defense. Little Ariel stood nearby. She wanted to help but she also did not know how to stand up for herself. Hope realized it was up to her. "Leave her alone Miyaki," she ordered.
"Oh the other palace brat is going to try and stand up for the crybaby," Miyaki laughed. She reached over and pulled Hope's blue locks. Angrily Hope smacked Miyaki's hand away. "You little brat," Miyaki snapped. She grabbed a hold of Hope's cheek and pinched it hard. Hope cried out in pain.
"Miyaki what do you think you're doing," Ms. Nikkono demanded as she came over.
"I didn't do anything," Miyaki put on an innocent face.
"Oh don't lie young lady," Ms. Nikkono snapped. "I was watching how you were treating Annika. You have detention during recess today."
Miyaki glared at Hope. "I'll get you after school," she threatened before she walked away.
"She did that to you," Faith shrieked at recess when she saw the mark on Hope's face where Miyaki pinched her.
"Yes and now she says she is going to get me after school," Hope sighed.
"I'm sorry Hope," Annika whispered. "It's my fault."
"No it's not," Hope assured her.
"Well I won't let her hurt either of you," Faith declared. "No one picks on my sister or my friends."
Hope sighed. She didn't think it would be a good idea to remind Faith that if she got into a fight she would be grounded.
Hope decided the best thing to do after school was to just try and stay away from Miyaki. She dashed out of the classroom with Annika and Ariel and met up with Faith. The two went out to the schoolyard to meet up with the other children. Daisy and Maggie were already there. A few minutes later Madelyn came out and the girls headed for home.
"Hey Hope," called a voice. Everyone turned to see Miyaki. Annika immediately hid behind Maggie. "You were supposed to wait for me after school."
"I'm not going to fight you Miyaki," Hope snapped. "I don't fight like Gloria. I just want you to leave Annika alone."
"Like who is going to make me leave the crybaby alone," Miyaki sneered. Tears immediately sprung into Annika's eyes. Maggie put a comforting arm around her.
"Look Miyaki leave her alone," Faith suddenly snapped. She went over and gave Miyaki a punch. "No one hurts my sister or my friends."
"Why you," Miyaki swung back at Faith. A few minutes later the two of them were rolling on the ground. Daisy got in on it and all three girls were fighting. Maggie tried yelling at them to stop but she was also trying to comfort Annika who was crying pretty hard. Hope decided she would try to stop the fight. She went over and started yelling at them when a hand flew out and hit her right in the eye.
"Ouch," Hope wailed as Michiru applied some ice to the shiner she had received earlier.
"Sorry but we need to get the swelling down," Michiru explained. She sighed, "I never thought I would be seeing you with a black eye."
"I tried to stop the fight," Hope moaned.
"Well Faith should have stayed out of it," Michiru gave her other daughter a hard look. Faith squirmed in her chair. Haruka had just finished applying salve to a massive scrape she had gotten when Miyaki rubbed her face against the concrete.
"Sorry but I don't like what Miyaki did to Hope today," Faith explained.
"All I wanted was for her to leave Annika alone," Hope added.
"Faith we appreciate you wanting to look out for your sister," Haruka stated. "But Hope needs to fight her own battles. She had a good handle on the situation. You shouldn't have interfered."
"No one hurts my sister," Faith cried.
"We know," Michiru soothed. "And it is wonderful that you both want to look out for each other. But try to stay out of trouble doing it."
"Yes Michiru-mama," both girls said in unison. However, both Haruka and Michiru knew that the twins would always look out for each other.
******
Hope and Faith finished second grade and entered third. Third grade brought on a surprise for them. Haruka and Michiru gave them their transformation pens. Faith became Sailor Chibi Uranus and Hope became Sailor Chibi Neptune. Like their parents they were devoted to protecting the Royal Family from danger.
[Hope's reflection during "Sailor Moon and the Next Generation."]
We all just got back from the past. Aunt Hotaru wasn't much older than we are now. Haruka-papa and Michiru-mama were so much younger. So were all of the other Senshi. It was really strange. We defeated Lavender. I am so glad. It was neat being in the past but I am glad to be home.
[Faith]
Wow, Haruka-papa has always been cool. Even in the past she had a sports car and a motorcycle. I had a great time in the past. Maggie, Madelyn, Hope and I all stayed in one house. I think Haruka-papa, Michiru-mama and Aunt Setsuna were tired from having five kids to look after. Our first big battle and we helped defeat the enemy. Am I glad to be home though?
*******
[Faith's reflection during the "Doom" series.]
Something is happening to all of the Chibi Senshi. All of them have been through some kind of battle. Hope just had hers. I am the only one left. I know I'm next. I don't want to tell anyone but I am so scared right now. Hope is so sad. I wish I could do something to help her but she only wants Michiru-mama right now.
[Hope's reflection after Faith's part.]
It happened. All of us have been through a battle. I never like seeing Faith crying. It's not like her. She doesn't know it but I hear her crying at night. She's not like me. The ocean is restless. I know it's not over yet.
[Hope's reflection after "Doom."]
We beat Lord Sardonyx. I am so glad it's over with. Faith seems to be doing better now. I'm glad. I like having my tough sister around.
[Faith]
We defeated Lord Sardonyx. Everyone is doing better. Hope is back to playing her music again. I won't tell her but it's helping me feel better. I do love my sister so much.
******
[Faith's reflection during "Conflict."]
I can't believe Hope is going to steal just to be a part of some dumb club. I always thought she was the smart one. I told her if she does steal I wouldn't think of her as my best friend anymore.]
[Hope]
Faith doesn't understand. She has friends even if they are boys. Stealing one little thing is no big deal. She is so mad at me right now. Well I say fine. I don't need her. I have other friends now that I have stolen that music box.
[Faith]
I can't believe Hope did that. She stole a music box. I am trying to decide if I should tell or not. I don't want to be a tattletale but what Hope did was really wrong.
[Hope]
Gloria and I are busted. Faith, Annika and Ariel began fighting us while we were in our Senshi forms. Our parents got us. Faith, Annika and Ariel told on us. I'm grounded for two weeks now. Faith is talking to me now. I guess we will always be close no matter what we do.
******
[Hope's reflection during "Life without Me."]
I got to see what life would be like if I was never born. Haruka-papa and Michiru-mama were fighting all the time. They also had a boy they adopted. I didn't realize how much I help keep Faith out of trouble. She really does need me. I am glad to be here.
[Faith]
I just saw what life would be like if I was never born. Hope was so spoiled and just awful. I never knew Hope could be so mean. I guess being an only child doesn't suit her. Haruka-papa had a baby over in that reality. Hope was so mean to her. I was glad to get back so that I could be with my nice sister again.
******
[Hope's reflection during "Dimension."]
I don't remember anything, but we all got kidnapped into another dimension. Faith is still missing. I hope we find her soon. I'm scared she's going to be hurt. Please get her back Rini.
[Faith]
I supposedly just got rescued from some other dimension but I don't remember anything. Hope is drawing some really weird pictures. They give me the creeps and why do I have the feeling that I've seen them before?
[Hope]
Annika remembered what happened through hypnosis. We are going to go back and defeat Jove. I will protect all of my friends. Jove will not get us back.
[Faith]
We defeated Jove. I'm so glad. Gloria decided to pull a joke on us and make it look like Jove was back. I guess life is back to normal.
******
[Hope's reflection during "I don't exist."]
I got put into the reality where I was never born. Michiru-mama was so glad to see me over there. I managed to get Faith to make friends with Annika so that she could help protect her. Hopefully the Faith over there will change.
[Faith]
I just got back from the reality where I didn't exist. It was weird seeing Haruka-papa as a mother to a baby. But the baby was so cute. The Hope over there was such a brat. I showed her how to be nice. Hopefully she will continue to try and be nice. I was glad to be back with my Hope.
The End
Well that's the end of the "Friendship Series." We'll move on to other projects now.