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Lost in Time
Part Six
By
Angel Raye

Hope and Ariel landed on a bed of flowers in a garden. "Ariel you may be small but you're too heavy to be on top of me," Hope griped since Ariel had landed on top of her.
"Sorry," Ariel mumbled and she climbed off.
Hope stood up and took a look around. The first thing she saw was a palace. But it didn't look like any palace she had ever seen. "Where are we," she asked. "And when are we?"
Ariel took a good look. She gave out a loud wail. "Hope," she cried. "I read about this place. We got transported back to the Silver Millennium. This is the Moon Kingdom."
"Oh no," Hope groaned. "We've gone back to the far past."
"My mommy won't even know who I am," Ariel sobbed. "She was one of Princess Serenity's guardians. I can't tell her who I am. Rini isn't even going to be here to help us."
"My parents will be on their planets guarding the solar system," Hope sighed dolefully. "I won't even get to see them."
"Try the time key Hope," Ariel pleaded. "I don't want to stay here."
"Neither do I," Hope agreed. She held up the time key. Nothing happened. Ariel began to cry pitifully. She stuck her thumb in her mouth and cried. Hope felt helpless. She didn't know what to do.
"Excuse me," a voice called. The two girls turned around and saw Princess Serenity coming toward them. Hope had to remind herself that she couldn't address her as Neo-Queen Serenity here. The Crystal Millennium was still a number of millennia away. "Are you two lost," Princess Serenity asked kindly.
A quick story formed in Hope's mind. She bowed before the princess. "Your Majesty," she stated. "My friend and I are from the future. We are lost in time. Our time key isn't working right now. We were wondering if you could help us."
"You poor things," Serenity gasped. She put a hand on Ariel's head. "I'll talk to my mother but I'm sure you two will be more than welcome to stay with us."
"Thank you your Majesty," Hope replied. Princess Serenity picked Ariel up and then held out her hand to Hope who took it. They headed toward the palace.

Hope and Ariel stood nervously before the court. Queen Serenity and Princess Serenity were both there along with Princess Amy, Princess Raye, Princess Lita and Princess Mina. Ariel remembered reading that they lived here with Princess Serenity watching over her and protecting her. She also remembered in this time they were several years older then Princess Serenity instead of the same age like they were when they were reborn on earth. Hope had to hold Ariel down to keep her from running to Princess Amy. So Ariel sat with her thumb in her mouth quietly sobbing.
"We don't believe you two little girls hold a threat," Queen Serenity told the girls in a gentle voice. "You two are welcome to stay here at the palace until your time key starts working again. The Princesses will be here if you need anything."
"Thank you your Majesty," Hope replied.
"They seem to be princesses too Mother," Princess Serenity told her mother. "Their mannerisms are not the same as regular little girls."
Hope thought to herself.
"Maybe they are in their time," Princess Amy suggested. Ariel choked back a hysterical cry.
Princess Raye stood up. "How about if I take you two to your room," she told them. The two little girls got up and followed Princess Raye. She led them up some stairs and to a double door. She opened it. Hope gasped. Her home in the Crystal Palace was quite fancy but this room was fabulous. A large double canopy bed was there. The furniture was so gorgeous. Hope was almost afraid to touch any of it for fear she might ruin it "The bathroom is right there and if you need anything just press this button for one of the servants. You can also press one of these buttons for the princesses. Hope and Ariel saw five buttons. One was white for Princess Serenity. The others were blue, red, green and orange. Hope knew they must be for the colors of the Senshi uniforms. "Princess Amy, Princess Lita, Princess Mina and myself are all the Sailor Senshi so we will protect you from any danger that should arise," Princess Raye assured them.
"Thank you," Hope managed to get out. She was completely mesmerized.
Princess Raye knelt down in front of Ariel. "I am sensing great suffering from you," she told the little girl. "Is there anything I can do?"
"I want my mommy," Ariel sobbed. Hope held her breath. She was so afraid that Ariel would give them away.
"I'm sorry," Princess Raye exclaimed. "We'll do what we can for you while you're here."
An idea hit Hope. "Actually Princess Raye," she stated. "I was wondering if I could talk to Princess Amy for a minute."
"I can arrange that for you," Princess Raye replied. She took a look at Ariel and saw that the child had fallen asleep, physically and emotionally exhausted. Princess Raye carefully put Ariel into the bed and covered her up. "We'll let your friend rest. Let's go and see Princess Amy." Hope nodded and followed Princess Raye out the door.

Princess Amy was surprised when she was told that one of the young ladies from the future had requested to see her. Nevertheless she granted the request. Hope walked into the library rather nervously. "Thank you for seeing me Princess Amy," Hope stated as she bowed.
"You're welcome young lady," Princess Amy replied. Hope sat down. "Where's your little friend?"
"She's sleeping," Hope told her. "She's the reason why I'm here."
"Really," Princess Amy asked as she raised an eyebrow in interest.
"Yes," Hope replied. "I guess you can tell she is very upset right now."
"I have noticed," Princess Amy agreed. "She's so young. She must miss her mother very much."
"She does," Hope exclaimed. "And I wanted to ask you something."
"And what is it," asked Princess Amy.
"You remind Ariel of her mother," Hope explained. "So I was wondering if you could..." Hope's voice trailed off.
Princess Amy smiled her gentle smile. "You would like me to spend some time with her since I remind her so much of her mother," she concluded.
"Yes," Hope replied. "Would you? It might comfort her a little bit."
"I'll be happy to help," Princess Amy told her. Hope smiled in delight. "Just let me finish getting Princess Serenity's study books for her and I'll be right there."
"Thank you Princess Amy," Hope exclaimed in a pleased voice. She bowed before Princess Amy and then headed toward her room. Hope arrived back at the room just in time to see Ariel waking up. Princess Mina was with her.
"She's just waking up," Princess Mina told Hope.
"Where were you Hope," asked Ariel.
"I was seeing someone," Hope replied. Princess Mina went into the bathroom. The sound of water running was heard. Hope saw this as her chance. She leaned over and whispered to Ariel, "I was with Princess Amy. I told her she reminds you of your mother. She has agreed to come and see you."
"Really," Ariel asked.
"Yes," Hope told her. "But you can't let her know she's your mother in the Crystal Millennium okay?"
"Okay," Ariel choked as a tear rolled down her face. She really wanted to be with her mother right now.
"Come on Little One," Princess Mina came back into the bedroom. She took Ariel's hand. "Let's get you cleaned up a little bit. It might help you feel better." Ariel was about to protest because she wanted Princess Amy to look after her but she saw Hope shaking her head. She bit back her words and followed Princess Mina into the bathroom.

A little later Princess Amy kept her promise and went to see Ariel. The little girl was sitting on the bed with her thumb in her mouth. Hope was next to her. Princess Mina was also with them. Ariel looked up when she saw Princess Amy. she thought.
Princess Amy sat down on the bed, "Hi Ariel. Your friend told me I remind you of your mother." Ariel nodded her head. "Well I may not be your mother but can I help you in anyway?"
Ariel didn't answer. She was afraid if she said anything she would give everything away. She reached over and flung her arms around Princess Amy's neck. She began to cry softly,
Princess Amy was surprised. She wasn't expecting this reaction. The other princesses related to children better then she did. Since she was always a scholar children could not relate to her at all. "It's okay Ariel," she soothed. She returned the embrace. Suddenly a strange feeling came over her. She saw a Crystal Palace and this same little girl giggling and running to her with her arms out. As quickly as it came the vision was gone. Princess Amy found herself cradling the little girl in her arms. Ariel immediately snuggled deeper into Princess Amy's arms. Princess Amy asked herself.
An hour later Princess Amy was tucking the sleeping child into bed. Princess Mina was tending to Hope. Princess Amy sat down on the bed and ran her fingers through the short blue tresses. Princess Amy thought.
Hope crawled into bed next to Ariel. "Thank you," she said to Princess Amy. "She has been through a lot."
"We can tell," Princess Mina replied as she tucked Hope into bed.
"Can you come back and see her," Hope asked Princess Amy nervously.
"Of course," Princess Amy agreed. "The poor child obviously has been through a lot and needs all the comfort she can get right now. If I am the one to give it to her then I will."
Hope heaved a breath of relief. Then another thought came to mind, "What should I do if she wakes up from a nightmare? She's been having a lot of them."
"Press the blue button and I will come," Princess Amy promised. Hope nodded her head and lay down. Princess Mina turned off the light and left the room with Princess Amy.

"There was something about that littler one," Princess Amy told the rest of the Princesses later on that evening.
"In what way," Princess Lita asked.
"When I held her I felt like I knew her," Princess Amy replied. "I can't describe it but she seemed so familiar to me."
"She's from the future," Princess Serenity pointed out. "Maybe she is a future relative."
"I just sense a great deal of distress and trauma from her," Princess Raye stated. "Whatever happened must have been dreadful."
"Well I am in charge of these two while they are here," Princess Mina informed them. "I don't mind but I have never dealt with a traumatized child before."
"I'll help with the little one," Princess Amy offered. "If I remind her so much of her mother she'll probably want to be with me anyway."
"Thank you," Princess Mina replied gratefully. Then a thought occurred to her, "What about the party tomorrow night? If they are still here what are we going to do with them?"
"Bring them along," Princess Serenity told them. "I have some of my dresses from my childhood packed away. I'll loan them some."
"Very well," Princess Mina agreed. She stood up, "I had better go and retire for the night. If I am going to be looking after two little girls I am going to need all the energy I can get."
Everyone agreed. They all said goodnight and retired for the night.

Hope was awakened by a blood-curdling scream. She sat up in alarm. Remembering where she was she turned to Ariel. The child was screaming in terror. "It's okay Ariel," she put her arms around the little girl. "It's just a bad dream." Ariel stopped screaming but her hysterical crying continued.
"Mommy," she howled. "I want Mommy."
"She's not here," Hope reminded her. "Do you want me to get Princess Amy?"
Ariel nodded her head. Hope reached over and pressed the blue button.
Within five minutes Princess Amy arrived. Ariel immediately reached out for her. Princess Amy gathered her into her arms. "You'll be okay Ariel," she soothed. "It was only a dream."
Ariel thought as she rested her head on Princess Amy's shoulder. Princess Amy carried her to the bathroom and began washing her face.
"Would you like me to stay with you until you go to sleep," asked Princess Amy.
"Yes," Ariel replied. "Could you hold me on your lap until I'm asleep?"
"Sure," Princess Amy carried her back into the bedroom. Hope was still sitting up in bed with an anxious look on her face. She was so afraid that Ariel was going to say something that would give them away. She watched as Princess Amy sat down and cradled Ariel in her lap. Ariel snuggled down and went back to sleep. Princess Amy held the child for a while after both girls had gone back to sleep. She couldn't get over the feeling she had when she was with this child. After a while she lay the child back down in bed. She found herself kissing Ariel on the cheek before heading back to her room.

The time key didn't work the next day so Hope and Ariel had to stay. Princess Mina took care of them. Princess Amy was there for most of the day too. She was surprised to find herself growing attached to Ariel. The child spent most of the day sitting on her lap with her thumb in her mouth. Princess Amy wondered what had happened to this child to make her so traumatized. Princess Amy thought. She was pleased to see that this child was also a genius. Princess Amy mused.
Since Hope and Ariel were unable to leave they had to attend the party. Neither of them was happy about that for they feared that it would be as boring as the parties back home. However since Ariel wanted to stay near Princess Amy she went to the party without complaint.
"I need to go and greet people," Princess Amy explained to Ariel who was wearing a dress of Princess Serenity's from when she was a little girl. "How about if I get you something to eat?"
"I'm not hungry," Ariel murmured.
"You need to eat something," Princess Amy told her. "You haven't eaten very much since you arrived." Ariel sat silently. It was true. She hadn't eaten much. Lady Gemmei had starved her as well as torturing her. When she was rescued Amy had put her on a food plan to help her stomach digest food. Since Ariel had gotten lost in time she did not have an appetite at all. She knew she was losing weight but that didn't worry her. All that Ariel cared about was getting home to her parents.
"I think you should eat a little something," Princess Mina interjected as she handed Hope a plate of food. "You're going to get sick."
"She's right," Princess Amy pointed out. "Please eat a little something."
"Okay," Ariel murmured reluctantly. Princess Amy went to the buffet and in a few minutes returned with a small plate of food.
"I'll be back in a little bit," Princess Amy told Ariel. Ariel suddenly grabbed her hand, not wanting her to leave. Princess Amy smiled and kissed Ariel. "I'll be nearby. I promise." Hope gave Ariel a sharp look. Ariel reluctantly let go of Princess Amy's hand and watched her walk over to the other Princesses to welcome the guests as they arrived.
"Be careful," Hope hissed. "They're going to get suspicious."
"Sorry," Ariel murmured as she wiped a tear out of her eye. "I just want to be with my mommy."
"I know you do," Hope replied. "But she's not your mommy here. You have to remember that." Ariel nodded her head and began picking at the food on her plate.

"You have really taken to that child Princess Amy," Princess Raye observed.
"I never thought it would be possible to get so attached to someone is such a short amount of time," Princess Amy admitted. "She may be very traumatized but she is so sweet and affectionate."
"She may just be like that because you remind her of her mother," Princess Lita pointed out.
"There is that feeling I have whenever I am with her," Princess Amy reminded them. "I can't place my finger on it but I feel like I know her. I don't feel any familiarity with Hope."
"None of us do," Princess Mina sighed. "But she's a good child and very responsible with the other one."
"I've noticed that too," Princess Raye agreed. She turned back to Princess Amy. "I know you're getting attached to this child but please remember that once they get their time key working they'll be gone."
"I know," Princess Amy sighed. She looked over at Ariel. "But I wouldn't mind keeping her if the time key is broken permanently."
"We'll discuss that if it happens," Queen Serenity came up with her daughter. "The guests are arriving now so we need to greet them."
The princesses all nodded and stood in line around the entrance. The guests arrived. Prince Endymion of Earth arrived first with his parents. Princess Serenity got all excited at seeing him. Promising to meet up with him after the guests had arrived she continued greeting the other guests.
Prince Hachiro of Uranus walked in with his young wife Princess Arista. She was the younger daughter of the King and Queen of Neptune. Her stomach was bulging from pregnancy. Prince Hachiro was betrothed to Princess Michiru but she was in love with Princess Haruka. It had created a huge uproar between Uranus and Neptune. Prince Hachiro and Princess Arista ended up marrying in secret, which created an even bigger uproar. "Prince Hachiro, Princess Arista welcome," Queen Serenity greeted them. "How are both of your sisters?"
"Doing well and still guarding the solar system," Princess Arista replied.
"How are the babies," Princess Raye asked. Princess Arista was expecting twins in two months.
"I'll be glad when this is over," Princess Arista sighed. "I just wish our parents would accept this marriage."
"There's no chance of any other heirs since our sisters are only interested in each other," Prince Hachiro added.
"Give them time and they'll come around," Princess Lita assured them.
From her seat Hope looked up and saw Arista. Recognizing her from the time she helped while she was battling Lord Sardonyx's warrior she jumped up. Her plate crashed to the floor as she turned a pale white. she thought.
"Nani," asked Ariel.
Hope didn't answer. She just continued to stare at Arista. Her heart started pounding and her palms began to sweat. She glanced at the young man next to Arista. He bore a strong resemblance to Haruka. Hope wondered. Her gaze next shifted to Arista's stomach and saw that she was pregnant. Hope asked herself.
"Hope," a voice interrupted. Princess Mina was standing over her. "Why did you drop your plate? You've made a mess."
"Sorry," Hope stammered as she knelt down to clean up the mess. She glanced over at Ariel but saw that Princess Amy was now holding her.
"Are you all right," Princess Mina asked with concern when she saw how pale Hope was.
"Yes," Hope managed to get out. She pointed to Arista and Hachiro. "Who are they?"
"That's Prince Hachiro of Uranus and his wife Princess Arista of Neptune," Princess Mina replied. "They're expecting twins in about two months."
Hope thought.
"Would you like to meet them," Princess Mina asked. "You are looking at them very closely."
"Sure," Hope gasped. She took Princess Mina's hand and went with her over to Prince Hachiro and Princess Arista. Princess Mina introduced them to Hope.
"How are you Hope," asked Princess Arista smiling a gentle smile.
"Okay," Hope managed to get out.
"Aren't you a pretty little thing," Prince Hachiro commented. He looked at Princess Arista, "She looks a bit like you."
"Oh come one," laughed Princess Arista. She smiled back down at Hope, "She is a pretty child though."
"Princess Mina tells me you're going to have twins," Hope whispered.
"Yes we are," Princess Arista replied. She took Hope's hand and placed it on her belly. Hope felt the movement inside. A wave of emotions washed over her. She suddenly found herself pressing her cheek to Princess Arista's stomach.
she thought as a tear rolled down her face.
"Hope," Princess Mina spoke gently. "It's time you and Ariel turn in for the night."
"Do I have too," Hope choked.
"I'm afraid so," Princess Mina replied. "Princess Amy has already taken Ariel up."
"Hope it was a pleasure meeting you," Princess Arista told her. "Princess Serenity told me of your situation. I hope you make it home soon."
"Thank you," Hope gasped out. She suddenly found herself hugging Princess Arista and Prince Hachiro.
"What a sweet child," Princess Arista commented as she returned the hug. Prince Hachiro also hugged Hope.
"Take care Hope," Prince Hachiro, told her. Hope could only nod her head as Princess Mina led her away. She kept her eye on them until she left the ballroom.
"I wonder what that child saw in us," Princess Arista wondered. "She seemed very emotional around us."
"I guess we will never know," Prince Hachiro sighed. "I just hope these two we are having are as nice as she is."

When Hope returned to her room she saw Princess Amy sitting in a chair with Ariel cradled in her lap. Ariel's eyes were closed and her thumb was in her mouth. "She's almost asleep," Princess Amy told Hope and Princess Mina.
Hope suddenly felt a wave of envy. she thought to herself. Hope wiped a tear out of her eye.
Princess Mina put a hand on Hope's shoulder, "It's time to get ready for bed now."
Hope nodded. She changed into her nightgown and then went into the bathroom. As soon as she closed the door the floodgates opened. Sitting down on the floor she put her hand over her mouth and cried softly. Her stomach felt queasy so she worked her way over to the toilet and threw up. Princess Mina came rushing in. "Are you all right," she asked in alarm. She carefully began to sponge off Hope's face with a wet cloth. "I thought there was something wrong with you," Princess Mina commented. She finished cleaning Hope off. "Why don't we get you to bed," she suggested.
Suddenly Hope just wanted some comfort and she didn't care who gave it to her. She flung her arms around Princess Mina and began to cry hard. She buried her face in Princess Mina's dress and inhaled her scent. She gasped for breath as hysterical sobs worked their way up. "Calm down," Princess Mina instructed in a soothing voice. "You're going to make yourself sick again. Let's get you to bed." Hope allowed Princess Mina to lead her back into the bedroom. She couldn't see because her tears were blinding her. Princess Amy had just finished tucking the sleeping Ariel into bed.
"What's going on," she asked in alarm when she saw Hope.
"I don't know," Princess Mina replied. "She just got all upset about something." She tucked Hope into bed. She sat down by Hope and began stroking her hair. "Would you like to talk about it," she asked.
Hope thought to herself. Hope shook her head.
"You really should talk to someone about it," Princess Mina told her.
"I just miss my family," Hope choked. She figured that was the best answer she could give.
Hope was surprised when Princess Mina suddenly pulled her into her arms. "I know it must be hard being so far away from your family at your age," she said kindly as she began stroking Hope's hair. "We'll try that time key tomorrow." Hope felt comforted by Princess Mina's word. She stayed in her arms until she went to sleep.

The next morning Hope awoke with the sun shining in her face. She remembered the events of the night before and felt a wave of emotions again. she thought.
"You're awake now," a voice commented. Hope looked up and saw Princess Mina was beside her. "We were beginning to think you would sleep all morning."
Hope sat up and looked around. She saw that Ariel was not in the room. "Where's Ariel," she asked.
"Princess Amy already took her," Princess Mina replied. She placed a hand on Hope's forehead. "Are you feeling any better?"
Hope thought for a moment. She wanted to tell the truth, So she nodded her head.
"We'll try the time key again once you're dressed," Princess Mina told her. "Maybe you'll have some luck today."
Hope thought as she climbed out of bed.

Hope nervously stood with the time key in her hand. She hoped it would work this time and get them to the right time. Hope thought. She held up the time key and an opening appeared. "It's working," she informed the Princesses. She looked at Ariel who was in Princess Amy's arms. "Let's go."
Ariel looked at Princess Amy. "Thank you for taking care of me," she whispered.
"I was glad to help," Princess Amy smiled at the little girl. "I hope you get home to your mommy this time."
"So do I," Ariel hugged Princess Amy tightly. Princess Amy put the little girl down and watched as she joined Hope.
Hope turned to Princess Mina, "Thank you for your help."
"You take it easy now," Princess Mina told her. "Try not to get too upset."
"Take care of yourself," Princess Serenity called.
"Hope you get home soon," Princess Raye added.
"Good luck," Princess Lita finished.
Hope could only nod her head. She took Ariel's hand. Together the two of them disappeared into the opening.
"I wonder how far from the future they are from," Princess Raye wondered.
"I just felt a connection with Ariel," Princess Amy sighed. "I guess I will never know why I felt connected with her."
"I guess not," Princess Mina replied. They stood and watched as the opening disappeared. They headed back for the palace unaware that they only had several months before the Black Kingdom attacked.

To be continued...