Episode 6: Decisions

Hey everybody! I'm soooooo sorry this episode came out late. I've been really bummed because of school. I had so many tests, homework, etc. Anyways, to show that I'm sorry, I not only posted episode 6, but episode 7 as well (Raises hands to calm applause). Thank you! Thank you! Anyways, I hope you enjoy them. Please review in the end.

Rated PG for a tiny bit of violence. If you don't like violence then feel free not to read this story.

Episode 6: Decisions

What happened in the last episode: Petra was taken to the time police headquarters where she met with Ms. Gray. Ms. Gray told Petra that her crimes were in fact forgiven but that she was still going to be watched until she found a way to gain their confidence. While that was going on, Sara took Merlock to the doctor where he was left to be treated. At school, Sara discovered that Ms. Iknow was Petrafina herself. Sara went to get Tony and Flint and together they confronted her. She admitted her true identity. In the headquarters of the time police, Merlock learned some interesting stuff about himself. Later, Sara went to visit Merlock, accidentally revealing her feelings towards him. Now they're boyfriend and girlfriend (^_^). How cool huh?

Derek Johnson, new student at the local junior high, was walking towards Sara's house with a box of heart shaped chocolates and a dozen roses in his hands. He was very excited about seeing Sara, even if he just saw her today at school. He wanted to give her these presents as a symbol of his love for her.

He stopped short when he was almost at her house. He stopped because he suddenly saw Sara and she wasn't alone. She was in the arms of a guy with bluish green skin and purple hair. The roses and chocolates dropped from his hands as he stared in shock at them. Sara was kissing that guy. Derek glared at them and decided to forget about the whole thing. He turned around and ran the other way, his heart torn into a million pieces.

Sara pulled away from Merlock, not knowing about the person who going to visit her. She had largest smile on her face. "I'll see you later Merlock-chan*."

Merlock smiled in that charming way of his. "Of course you will. You won't get rid of me that easily."

Sara giggled at that. He could be silly at times. And now he was hers… forever. She waved goodbye to Merlock before she finally entered her house. Merlock headed to his own house, happy that he finally got his long time wish.

Derek continued to run until he was finally tired. Tears were streaming down his face but he violently wiped them away. Derek walked over to a tree and sat under its cool shade. No one was around, which was a good thing. He didn't want anyone to see him cry. Also, this time to himself gave him the perfect to reflect on what just happened. 'Why? Why did Sara-chan* betray me like that?' he thought as he got angrier and angrier by the second. He glanced up at the sky while some birds flew by. How he wished to turn into a bird so he could fly away from everything. He didn't want to deal with this. He really loved Sara like he had never loved a girl. He never expected to love anyone this much.

'Derek-kun*…'

Derek lifted his head in a flash and looked around for the voice but no one was around. "Who's there?"

The voice was talking straight into Derek's mind. 'Derek-kun… what an unfair thing for that girl to do to you…"

"Leave me alone!" he yelled with all his might. Some people were passing and had heard him yell. They whispered amongst themselves before leaving. Derek didn't even notice them. Derek was still trying to figure out how someone was talking to him through his head.

The hoarse voice laughed. The voice sounded to be coming from some other dimension, although Derek wasn't sure. 'You want revenge don't you? Admit it.'

Derek growled. That was exactly what he wanted! But how did the voice know? "How do you know all of this?"

'I know everything about everyone.'

Derek hesitated before answering. Sure, the voice said it would help, but what did it want return? "What do I have to do for you as a reward for helping me?"

The voice began to laugh hoarsely, making Derek feel uncomfortable. 'Nothing. You don't have to do anything for me. All you have to do is clear your mind so that I may set up the perfect revenge plan into your mind.'

Derek hesitated again. Could he really trust the voice? How could be sure? An image of Sara in the arms of that blue skinned jerk suddenly appeared in Derek's mind. That erased all doubt from his head. All he had to worry about was how to get revenge on those two. He had made his decision. Derek nodded slowly before he closed his eyes and emptied his mind of all thoughts. A white light surrounded him, making Derek feel more powerful than he had ever felt in his life. Never had he had such power. Suddenly, the white light turned black, causing negative thoughts in Derek's head. Instead of seeing Sara at his side, he saw fighting, murder, and death. Oto-san no Kurai* laughed. He know had another victim in his grasp.

When the black light cleared, Derek stood there, not looking like an innocent teenager. He had a black suit, purple satin cape, purple gloves, and black lifeless eyes. "What do you wish of me master?" he asked in a lifeless voice.

"I want you to help Kurai Oko-san* in his mission. However, don't think that you can't still get your revenge. If need be, destroy anyone that gets in your way."

Derek bowed. "Yes master." He teleported to Kurai's location while Oto-san laughed. "Soon, all of time will be mine! No one can stop me!"

"I'm home Oji-san*!" Sara called when she entered the house. The house felt empty when she entered. Julie heard Sara's call and walked in the living room from the kitchen. She had a plate in her hand and a towel in the other. On her was an apron. Sara gasped at the image. Why did it look so familiar?

"Sorry if your Oji-san* isn't home dear. He's at the time police headquarters as usual with Tom. He should be back soon." She stared at Sara until something caught her eye. A pink ribbon in Sara's hair. It looked so familiar. But why? She walked over to Sara and lightly touched the ribbon while Sara looked at her with curiosity. "It belonged to hahaue*," Sara told her. "She gave it to me before she died."

Julie touched a hand to her head as a headache suddenly bit her head. There was something in her brain that was trying to tell her something. She shook the feeling away. "I'm going to go lie down. I have a headache." She walked out of the room while Sara nodded, all the time wondering what could be wrong.

In the time police headquarters, Dr. Goodman was helping Tom get his memory back (Which wasn't working), while Tony and Flint waited patiently. Ms. Grey suddenly ran into the room with some papers in her hands. "I've got urgent news. It seems that now Kurai Oko-san isn't working alone. He just got a new partner. A boy he turned evil by the name of Derek Johnson."

Tony stood up from his seat with a shocked look. "No way! That's the kid who just moved to Tokyo. He and his one-san* go to my school." At the thought of Ashley, Tony blushed, remembering the first time he saw her. He immediately shook his head and tried to concentrate on the task at hand.

"Well than I guess we'll just have to try and save him," Dr. Goodman said. "The only way to do it is to get him to remember who he is. In order to do that…" He turned to Tony. "Tony, you and Sara go with Flint. If you know Derek then you two should be the ones to make him remember who he is."

"Hai*." He turned to Flint who was looking at them in wonderment. "Let's go get Sara Flint."

Flint laughed and nodded. Together they ran back to the house to pick up Sara while the others were going to try to help in any way they could.

In 1880 New Jersey, the time of Thomas Edison, Kurai Oko-san was with Bindi near the house of Mr. Edison, waiting for someone. His master had contacted him earlier about a new person joining him in his mission. Kurai had scowled about the fact that someone was going to help him since he decided that he didn't need anyone's help. All he needed was Bindi, his trusted time shifter… who he had stolen from that jerk Merlock (You should all know that I'm not a Merlock hater. In fact, he's my favorite character. If the bad guys call him a jerk (which is all the time), it's because they don't like him at all. But I love him (not literally... in its entirety)). Kurai grinned as he remembered the look on Merlock's face when he had taken Bindi. It was quite an enjoyable look.

"Are you Kurai Oko-san?" a husky voice called. Kurai turned around to discover a boy with black hair, a black suit, a purple cape, and purple gloves. Kurai frowned but was already once warned that he had to put up with this boy. "Hai. Do you see anyone else here that could be a worker for Oto-san no Kurai?"

Derek noted the sarcasm in his voice but decided to ignore it. "What is your mission? I need to learn it so that I may help you."

Kurai pointed to the house behind him which had its lights on. The light was probably Edison's invention of the light bulb that lighted the house. The house was a simple one, with a red roof and white walls. It was two stories tall, with many rooms. A stone fence surrounded it. "I need to capture a man named Thomas Edison and then put a fake in his place. I shall send the fake, along with the time shifter in its con form to terrorize the city, thus making the people think that Mr. Edison is some kind of monster."

Derek frowned at the mission. How was he supposed to get his revenge by helping out this boy? "What good will that do?

"Baka*! If I make Edison appear like a monster to the rest of the people, in the future that is how he will be know, this changing the future and making it more vulnerable for Otosan no Kurai to take over." Kurai was beginning to loose his patience with this boy.

No expression was shown on Derek's face. Kurai decided to leave this assignment to Derek so he could learn. His voice sounded in the wind as Derek looked around for him. "Make sure to do this right. You should know what to do. I'll see you later."

Derek growled and frowned with anger. How dare he just leave Derek with the work! He had more important things to worry about… like his revenge. With his cloak billowing behind him, he approached the house.

In the time bureau building, Sara waited for any news on Derek's capture. Tony had come from the headquarters earlier and told her about Derek, causing this fear inside of her. She liked Derek as a friend and didn't want to see him hurt. Now she was pacing back and forth in the living room while she waited for her uncle to come in with any news on his location. Tony sat on the couch, watching her and growing as nervous as she was. If Ashley were to learn about this, then she would be even worse than Sara was right now. Tony didn't think he would like to see her like that.

Dr. Goodman finally came in with hope in his eyes. "We've located Derek. He's in 1880 New Jersey with Thomas Edison. While Flint is busy trying to stop whatever is going one, Sara and Tony will try to get Derek back to his normal self."

Tony and Sara nodded in agreement. Flint ran into the room since he had heard everything from the other room. "Let's go guys!" Everyone ran to the time cycle and got on. 'Don't worry Derek' Sara thought as she held onto Flint's waist. 'I'm coming to set you free.' In a flash, they were gone.

Time ticked away on a nearby clock on top of a dresser. On the dresser was not only a clock, but pictures of the family as well. Sunlight poured through the window and cast light shadows in the room. The room was painted pink and when the sunlight hit it, it caused the color to look pale. On a pale pink king-sized bed lay a person who was curled up like a ball. Soft pink hair was spread out on the bed as the light of the sun touched it.

Julie sighed, remembering what had happened this afternoon. Why did she react that way when she saw Sara's ribbon? It seemed so familiar somehow. Why? Why did it seem familiar? Nothing was making sense. She laughed at the thought. Actually, nothing had made sense ever since she first stepped into this house. First a man recognizes her and calls her "Olivia". Then he calls her "Julie" and says that he was mistaken before. What was going on?

"Julie-san?" a curious voice asked from the door. Julie turned her head, not leaving her position from the bed. It was just Tom. He had a worried look on his face. He walked over to the bed and sat down at the edge. "Daijobuka*? It looks like something is really bothering you."

Julie turned her head away and placed it in the same position it was in the first place. "Something weird happened today. I saw this ribbon in Sara's hair and there was something about that ribbon that seemed familiar. I don't understand why but it did seem familiar." She turned her head again. Hope could be read in her eyes. "Do you think that maybe that ribbon could help me remember who I am?"

Tom shrugged with uncertainty. "Perhaps. Maybe you should try it."

Julie sat up in the bed. "But what if I don't like what I discover about myself?"

Tom was taken aback by that question. 'Why do you say that? It's not like you were some criminal or something."

Julie looked away with sadness in her eyes. "You never know…" WHY was she saying that? But maybe she had every reason to doubt herself. She doesn't even know who she really is. A hand touched her shoulder and she looked at Tom who had a look of compassion. "Whatever you ever decide, you know you have my support all the way."

Julie smiled as her heart beat fast. "Arigato*." Why was her heart beating? Was Tom causing this feeling? She couldn't really be falling in-

Tom got up and walked out of the room, leaving Julie with her thoughts.

The sound of laughter… again that same sound. Kurai Oko-san couldn't stand that sound. He was in the darkness, sleeping after leaving Derek to do all the work. Kurai was dreaming about the vision he had before. The dream felt so real. As if he was actually there… which it turned out that he was. He saw a younger version of himself running through the fields while being chased by two people. Who were they? Why was he laughing while being chased by them? Why doesn't he show fear? Kurai was standing by the same tree on a hill and squinted his lifeless in order to see the two people who were chasing him. One looked like a chubby person. From the look of it, this person wore a dress so that meant that the person must have been a woman. She was clutching her stomach as they ran. Hair streamed behind her as she ran. Kurai couldn't quite tell the color. Kurai turned to look at the other person who appeared to be faster than the woman was. Kurai could tell by the hair, which was short, that the second person was male and well built. Kurai couldn't see more than that because everything was beginning to get fuzzy. The pain in his head was back and Kurai held his head to try to calm it down. He himself was beginning to get fuzzy as balls of fire shot out of the sky and hit the lovely home in front of him. Kurai panicked and tried to run down the hill in order to save the people below but something was holding him back.

"Hahaue! Chichiue*!"

Kurai gasped at the words that came from his own mouth. Were they were his parents? They had to be. He watched helplessly as the three people below were burned to death by the big balls of fire. Was this a memory, or a vision? He didn't know. It broke him up inside not knowing what was going on. The only memory he had was how he found himself in the darkness and he was searching for his parents… that was when Otosan no Kurai turned him into Kurai Oko-san. Who was he before he became what he is right now? Why couldn't he remember?

Kurai sat up from his sleeping position in the air. Sweat was pouring down his face as he breathed heavily. His head was still hurting but it quickly subsided. Bindi was floating nearby. "Daijobu Oyakataka*?"

Kurai's mouth set and his face hardened. Why continue with trying to remember a past that should be forgotten? He should just try to concentrate on the future. "Hai Bindi. Daijobu*." Kurai lay back down but he didn't fall asleep.

Sara, Tony, Terri, Get-a-long, and of course Flint, finally found themselves in 1880 New Jersey where Thomas Edison was. Everything looked the same, which was no surprise. They came back to the same time period as last time. Sara kept her eyes peeled for Derek but he was no where to be seen.

"Do you think Derek was given the same mission as Kurai Oko-san?" Tony as everyone as he scanned the ground below.

"Probably," Terri answered. "He probably came in order to capture Mr. Edison, put a fake in his place, and put Doron into his con form."

Sara nodded with a sad look in her eyes. She was going to set Derek free no matter what.

The time cycle lowered near Mr. Edison's house and everyone got off. A mysterious shadow soon appeared by Sara's side. "Konnichiwa mai kawairashii*," the deep voice greeted.

Sara turned and smiled through her sadness. "You're here Merlock-chan," she said as she hugged him.

"I'll always be here to protect you."

Everyone gasped at the scene before them. Tony wasn't liking this one little bit. He crossed his arms across his chest and talked with a cold voice. "What's going on Sara-chan?"

Sara pulled away from Merlock and blushed. She forgot that she hadn't told everyone about them. "Merlock-chan is now my… kareshi*," she said in a low voice.

Everyone's eyes widened until they were the same size as plates. Tony growled and was about to say something when another mysterious figure appeared. It was Derek.

Derek growled as he saw Sara and Merlock together. He hid the growl with a fake smile. He walked over to Sara and bowed. "Konnichiwa mai airashii* Sara-chan. It's so nice to see you."

"Derek-kun! I'm so glad we found you. We're here to take you back with us."

Derek laughed as he placed his hands on his hips. "Take me back? I'm not going anywhere with you. I love the feel of this power that I now control."

Sara's eyes danced as she stared at Derek. She couldn't believe he had embraced evil like some security blanket. "Iya* Derek-kun! You aren't like this! I know you!" she yelled with all her might as she had her hands cupped into fists.

"You know nothing about me! You think you do but you don't!" He spoke softer. "But worry not. YOU will be the one to come with me and find out all about me."

Merlock growled. "I won't let you take her!" He brought out his cane and let it grow into a passable weapon. He would do anything for Sara... everything in his power to protect her. He would even die for her if need be.

Derek turned to Merlock and smiled mockingly. "You actually think you can defeat me? That's a la-" He was cut short when a powerful punch hit him next to his mouth, causing some blood to drip from it. Derek wiped the blood and stared at it. "Baka! How dare you!?!" He pulled out a sword he had at his side and pointed it to Merlock. "I challenge you to a battle! Right here, right now! The winner of the battle gets Sara-chan! Do you agree?"

"Onegaishimasu teiryuu* Derek-kun! You don't have to do this!" Tears threatened to pour down her eyes as she saw what Derek had become.

Merlock stood protectively in front of Sara as he growled at Derek. He had his trusty cane in hands to help him. "I agree. But if I win, you will leave Sara-chan to me."

Derek gave a hollow grin of evil. "Of course. That's the bet."

Sara turned to Merlock, a pleading look in her eyes. "Please don't do this Merlock-chan. You don't have to do this. We need to concentrate on a way to change him back."

"Iie* Sara-chan. I have to do this… for your honor." He never even bothered to look at her. He had his eyes locked on Derek. He got ready in a karate stance and held his cane out, his hair being swayed by the chilly wind. "Let's go."

Hi! Like I promised, here's episode 7. I hope you enjoy it!

Episode 7: One more to go…

No summary since you just read the other episode. (Hits herself over the head. Voice in head: Duh Jessica! You didn't have to tell them! Me: Ah be quiet.)

Owls hooted as the wind blew softly in the sky. Night birds flew overhead as two dark figures faced each other, both frowning at one another. The wind swayed their capes as they stood there, neither moving from their position.

Sara, Tony, Flint, Get-a-long, and Terri stood nearby as they watched. Sara had her hands clasped together in front of her as if she were praying… which she was. She was praying for the safety and well being of both Derek and Merlock. 'Why do they have to fight? I don't understand boys' she thought.

Merlock waited for Derek to start the fight but he didn't move. Merlock kept all his tuned and ready. He couldn't afford any kind of slip up. He didn't know how powerful Derek was. When he couldn't take it anymore, Merlock charged at Derek and raised his cane high. Trying to be fast, Merlock brought his cane down but Derek had blocked the attack with his sword. 'He's fast' Merlock thought as he growled at Derek. 'I didn't even see him block that.' He hadn't expected Derek to have such speed. Merlock backed away and wiped at the sweat that began to form on his forehead. While he was distracted, Derek charged at Merlock but Merlock was quick as well. He quickly got out of the way and once he was behind Derek, he struck him in the back, causing Derek fall to the ground. Merlock towered over Derek and brought his cane down to Derek, the tip only barely touching Derek in the back. "Anata ruuzu*. Now you have to leave Sara-chan to me."

A huge blast hit Merlock, causing Merlock to go flying until he hit the stone fence. "Merlock-chan!" Sara yelled as she ran to him. She placed her hand up to Merlock's cheek to caress it when she realized that some blood began to pour down Merlock's mouth. She used her other hand to wipe it away. "Daijobuka?"

Merlock groaned and tried to get up. Sara helped him until he was standing. "Don't… worry about me," Merlock reassured her in a weak voice. He turned to face Derek but he realized that the blast didn't come from him. It came from Kurai Oko-san. Kurai was towering over Derek, his hands crossed across his chest. His eyes were squinted in anger as he stared at Derek on the floor. What caught Merlock's attention was the time shifter Kurai had floating at his side. Merlock couldn't believe it. It was Bindi. However, he was weak her name. All he could was whisper it. "Bindi…"

"You're pathetic Derek-kun. You were sent here for a reason and it turns out you didn't do what you were told to do," Kurai said with anger in his voice. Derek got up and dusted himself off. Anger and hatred towards Kurai was visible in his eyes. "Chichiue* said I could get my revenge if I wanted to. YOU are the one who is responsible for this mission."

"Well, I'm here to tell you that Chichiue is calling you. He has something he wants to tell both of us. We need to go." Derek nodded and teleported out of there. Kurai stayed behind and took one glance at Sara. He halted. Something had caught his eye. The beautiful ribbon in Sara's hair. Why did it look so familiar? Curious, Kurai walked over to Sara who had Merlock in her arms. Merlock tried to stand in front of Sara but he was too weak from hitting the stone fence. He glared at Kurai.

Kurai paid no attention to Merlock as he fingered the ribbon in his hand. Sara stared at him, curious as to why he was touching the ribbon.

A memory suddenly hit Kurai like a punch. He saw himself seated at a grand table with his mother and father from the dream. He heard crying and realized it came from a pair of babies who were in the other room. His mother got up from her seat and walked over to the other room where the two babies were. He still couldn't make out who his parents were. They were so blurry. Again he got that same pain in his head and he grabbed his head with both hands as he screamed. He backed away from Sara as everyone stared at him, wondering what was wrong. Finally, he couldn't take it anymore. He teleported to where Oto-san no Kurai was.

"What was that all about?" Tony asked as he stood with his hands crossed over his chest.

Sara simply stared straight ahead. Something about the ribbon caused Kurai to act that way but she didn't understand why.

"Well," interrupted Flint, "since there isn't any time shifter here, we might as well go home. Kurai said it himself that Derek didn't do his job."

Everyone nodded and headed home, taking an injured Merlock with them.

Derek and Kurai stood in the darkness, awaiting their master. They weren't standing very close to each other since they couldn't stand each other. Sometimes they would glare at each other, not being able to stand the other one's company.

"Kurai Oko-san, Derek, I'm glad you came," a hoarse voice called.

Kurai and Derek bowed. "What is it you wanted to tell us Oyakata?"

"Kurai, Derek, I have done some investigating and I have discovered that we do not have all the time shifters. We are missing one."

"Nani*!?" both said in union.

"Hai," Oto-san responded. "We are still missing a time shifter which has been overlooked. A time shifter by the name of Get-a-long."

Sunlight streamed through a room of pink and blues. Pictures of Dr. Goodman with Sara and Tony could be found next to a vanity mirror. On the walls were posters of music idols and of anime characters. On top of the twin bed that resided in the middle of the room lay Merlock who was in a deep sleep. He had been sleeping since they began to head back to the time bureau office. The sun was strong now, causing Merlock to open his eyes. Because of the light of the sun, Merlock used his forearm to block out the light. He slowly got up and looked around at the room. It didn't appear to be his. Where was he?

Suddenly, Sara appeared with some green tea and cookies, Merlock's favorite (I'll just say they are). Merlock realized in whose room he was in and he blushed. "So you're awake?" Sara asked as she set the tea and cookies down on the dresser next to her bed. She sat down next to Merlock and caressed his cheek. "You slept all day yesterday and all morning today. I was so worried about you."

G-gomennasai*," he managed to say. He looked around the room again, as though he were some lost boy. "Why am I in your room?"

"Tawainai*," Sara said with a smile. Suddenly, she blushed as she remembered. "Y-you fell asleep in my arms."

Merlock smiled as Sara blushed. 'She's so kawaii* when she blushes. When she does blush, she's more beautiful than ever' he thought. He was hit with a sudden urge to kiss her. He knew Sara wouldn't mind since they were a couple. While she was distracted with her own thoughts, he leaned in and kissed her with passion. Sara's eyes widened at first but then closed them, enjoying the feel of Merlock's lips upon hers. This moment, this feeling, everything. Sara was enjoying it all.

Merlock pulled away and gazed into Sara's perfect sea green eyes. Never had he seen such beauty. "Aishiteru* Sara-chan."

Sara lightly blushed. "Aishiteru Merlock-chan… tsuneni narabini sueshijuu*."

Sara, remembering the tea and cookies, turned to them and gave Merlock some. For the rest of the morning, they were deep in conversation.

Julie lay in the bed in the other room. She had a busy morning and was now taking a nap. As she slept, she wore a frown as sweat poured down her face. She was dreaming of a memory from her past:

(The dream) "Jack-chan! Wake up! You're going to be late for school!" a round woman (round from pregnancy) called from the bottom of the stairs. She had spent the morning doing what she did every morning, cooking breakfast for her son and husband. It was an enjoyable task that she had to perform everyday.

About twenty minutes later, a boy who looked around eight years old with black hair and eyes came down the stairs. He had a regular red shirt with blue jeans and in his hand was a green backpack. The woman laughed at a realization. Jack eyed her suspiciously. "Nani*?"

The woman proceeded to cook the pancakes and pour them onto a plate. "Well dear, the red shirt and green backpack, you'll look like a student who goes to Christmas elementary."

Jack looked at himself and chuckled, then proceeded to sit in his seat at the table. "Will you guys be able to take me to see the movie later?"

"Your chichiue and I talked about it and your chichiue decided that he was going to take you. I can't, what with the babies coming and everything."

Jack nodded as he drank his orange juice. Footsteps were heard coming from the stairs and a man with brown hair and brown mustache emerged into the kitchen trying his best to fix his tie. He looked rushed. "Sorry honey but I have no time for breakfast this morning. I'm already really late." He walked over to his wife and kissed her. "I'll see you later." He gave one quick kiss to his son's head before he was gone from the house.

Both Jack and the woman shook their heads with amusement. "Since when is chichiue late for work?" Jack asked as he poured syrup on his pancakes. "This has to be the first time."

"I don't know."

Jack laughed and the woman eyed her son suspiciously like he had done to her. "Why are you laughing?"

'Jack-kun!!' Julie thought as she sat up in her bed. After she asked the question of why he was laughing, the memory blacked out and she didn't remember anything after that. She remembered Jack though. He son, so full of life and spirit. And, was she mistaken or was that man in her dream Tom? Was he her husband in real life? As if the answers clicked in her head, she realized something she had never thought of before… Suddenly, all her memories came pouring into her head as if a dam had been broken. She remembered who she was, remembered more about her son Jack than just that dream, remembered everything. Tears welled up in her eyes as she realized that the night of the storm, when Dr. Goodman had called her Olivia, it was because she was Olivia. 'Tom-san isn't really Tom-san; his real name is Robert-san. We're husband and wife and we have three children, Jack-kun…' she stopped and gasped. 'Sara-chan and Tony-kun! Both of them are my children! Oh my god!' She got up from her bed and began pacing the room. 'If that's true than where is Jack-kun? Why isn't he with Sara-chan and Tony-kun?'

She exited the room and went looking for her 'husband' Robert.

Outside of the time bureau building were Kurai and Derek, watching and waiting for any sign of Get-a-long. Derek was growing impatient since he knew that Sara was in the house. He could feel that she was in there. "We should just go on in," Derek suggested.

"We needn't be hasty. We must first find out if the time shifter is even in there."

Derek frowned and crossed his arms across his chest. He was acting like some five year-old that didn't get what he wanted when he asked his parents for a toy.

Suddenly, as if in answer to their prayers, the time shifter Get-a-long was flying through the sky and went inside the house. Both Derek and Kurai smiled. This was it. They proceeded to the house.

"Tom-san!" Julie yelled as she ran into his room. He had been lying down on a bed, reading a book when he saw the desperation in Julie's eyes. "Julie-san? Doushita*?" he asked as he sat up in bed. He gasped when she put her arms around him, hugging him tight. "Tom-san, iie, Robert-chan," she stopped short and waited for his reply to the name she uttered. Tom's eyes did go wide with surprise. Robert? Why was she saying that name? Then it clicked. Upon hearing his name, everything made sense. All his memories started flooding through his mind. He remembered who he was, who Julie really was, his son Jack, and- he stopped and gulped- Tony and Sara, his other two children.

That's all! I have to stop now because I've already spent my entire Sunday typing this up. Again, sorry for the delay and I hope to bring out episode's 8 AND 9 before I go to Mexico on the 7th of March. I'll try to get them typed up before I go but if I can't, you guys will have to wait a month before I come back. Yeah, I know, it sucks, but that's why I'm going to type them up this Saturday and send them off before I leave. 8 and 9 are the final episodes. Well, please review (cause if I don't get more than seven than I won't send episodes 8 and 9) J/K ^_^ I would still send them out even if I only got one review. Although getting more would be nice because it would encourage me to get the last two episodes out sooner. If you have any questions concerning the story, please ask them through e-mail because I can't answer questions if you send them in your reviews. Arigato! (Teaser after explanation).

Here's an explanation to all the stars and the translations to my Japanese terms:

*For all the –chans, -kuns, and –sans, those are terms of respect that I decided to use: The use of the term -chan is for girls your age or younger and the fact that I used it on Merlock is because when a girl uses the term on a guy, it shows her affection towards him. The use of the term –kun is for boys your age or younger and the use of the term

-san is a term of respect for people older than you or for people you don't know or don't know all that well.

*Translation: Oto-san no Kurai ("father of darkness") Actually, on that one I'm not really sure if its switched or if I have it right but I decided to use it like that.

*Translation: Kurai Oko-san. For those of you who haven't been reading my fanfic since the beginning (shame on you) it means "dark child".

*Translation: Oji-san means uncle (with the term of respect of course).

*Translation: "hahaue and "chichiue". The first one means mother while the second means father.

*Translation: one-san (note how the respect term is used. Tony doesn't really know Ashley all that much). It means "sister".

*Translation: Hai. It means "yes, yeah," or anything having to do with agreeing.

*Translation: Baka is a term used as an insult. It means idiot or stupid.

*Translation: "Daijobu". It means, "I'm all right." When added the term "-ka", I turned it into a question "Are you all right?"

*Translation: "Daijobu Oyakataka?" It means, "Are you all right master?"

*Translation: "Konnichiwa mai kawairashii" means, "Hello my sweet."

*Translation: kareshi means boyfriend.

*Translation: "Konnichiwa mai airashii" means, "Hello my pretty (Sara" but that's not part of the translation.)

*Translation: Iya means "no". It's only used (I think) when yelled. Or else no is simply said "Iie".

*Translation: "Onegaishimasu teiryuu" means "please stop (Derek" but also not part of the translation.)

*Translation: "Anata ruzuu" means, "You loose."

*Translation: "Nani" means "what?" a term of disbelief.

*Translation: "gomennasai" means "I'm sorry" or simply "sorry." The use of this one can be expanded for respect but I chose not to.

*Translation: "Tawainai" means "silly".

*Translation: "kawaii" means "cute".

*Translation: "Aishteru" means "I love you."

*Translation: "Tsunenei narabini sueshijuu" means "always and forever"

*Translation: "Doushita?" means, "What's wrong?" or "What's the matter?" however you want to put it.

There! All the translations. If you noticed any that I left out, please feel free to e-mail me which one and tell me you want to know what it means. Thanks!

Alright! Time for the teaser!

"Dr. Goodman!" an angry Julie asked. "Why did you keep our identity a secret! Why didn't you tell Sara and Tony that we're their parents!"

Tony and Sara gasped. Their parents? They're here and they're alive?

Dr. Goodman set his eyes down to the floor and didn't say anything. What could he say? If everything were to be revealed, then there would only be chaos for the past, present, and future. Everything wasn't suppose to be this way. They were suppose to stay in their own time and die like they were suppose to. HE didn't mean it in a mean way but if the past were to be changed, then the future would change as well and be a big mess. It would be vulnerable and perfect for Oto-san no Kurai to destroy or take over, which ever he wanted.

All the while, a dark figure stood nearby, hearing everything and yet not believing it. They're alive? They're here?

That's all! Be sure to stay tuned for episodes 8 and 9 coming soon! Who could be the mysterious figure? How is the problem of revealing secrets going to be fixed? Like Dr. Goodman said, it could change the past, present, and future. You'll have to wait and see. Please review and bye!

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