We're on to Part eight Minna. Here's what Tiffany fans have been waiting for. We get to see her after she returns from "Runaway."
We will also begin the chapter in Crystal Tokyo where Ariel and Hope are missing. We need to check on everyone there.
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Lost in Time
Part Eight
By Angel Raye

Crystal Tokyo shone in the moonlight. Christmas was approaching and the palace was beautifully decorated. Snow was coming down quickly. Everyone was hoping for a white Christmas.
An opening appeared and two small figures fell out and landed in the snow. Hope carefully got Ariel off of her back. "Oh it's cold," she shivered. She looked around. "It's Christmas whenever we landed." She turned to Ariel. "Look Ariel. We're in Crystal Tokyo. I don't know if we're in our time but we're in Crystal Tokyo." Ariel didn't reply. She just continued to lie in a fetal position with her thumb in her mouth. Her eyes just vacantly stared ahead, not seeing anything. Hope felt helpless. "I'm sorry Ariel," she choked. "If my dream mirror wasn't taken then maybe you would be all right." Hope stood up. She knew she had to get someone from the Crystal Palace but she didn't want to leave Ariel here in the cold. She knew she didn't have the strength to carry Ariel any further. "What am I going to do," she asked. "Someone please find us."
"Hope," a voice from behind her said. Hope turned around and saw Raye. "I saw the opening appear and I had a feeling it was you."
"Aunt Raye are we home," Hope asked. "Please tell me we're home."
"I'm sorry Hope," Raye replied. "You're ninety years in your future."
Hope gave a soft cry. Raye felt sorry for her and pulled the little girl into her arms. "It's okay," she whispered. She looked at Ariel and moved over to her. "Ariel," she called. There was no response. Raye turned to Hope, "What happened to her?"
"We just got back from the 20th century," Hope replied. "She watched as my dream mirror was taken."
"I don't remember that," Raye gasped but then a thought occurred to her. "Rini adjusted our memories didn't she?"
"Yes," Hope replied. "Anyway Amy said she had Post something Stress something."
"Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome," Raye concluded. Hope nodded her head.
"I knew if I could at least get her to where her mother knew who she was maybe she'd get better," Hope told her.
"Let's hope so," Raye commented as she lifted Ariel into her arms. "Let's get both of you out of the cold. I've got some warmer clothes in my quarters you could wear."
Hope nodded. She followed Raye and Ariel inside.

Hope was glad to get inside. She followed Raye to her quarters. They were different than the ones in Hope's time. But then the palace was bigger in this time too.
Raye handed Hope some clothes. "Put these on and put your wet clothes over the heater to dry," she instructed. Hope nodded and started changing while Raye carefully changed Ariel. Through it all Ariel remained in her comatose state. Once Raye finished she lay Ariel down on the couch and covered her up with a blanket. "Poor little thing," Raye murmured as she ran a hand over Ariel's head.
"I didn't know what to do," Hope choked as a tear rolled down her face. "I hope Aunt Amy can help her here."
"She should be able too," Raye replied. She turned to Hope, "All this is starting to take its toll on you too." Hope nodded her head. Raye held out her arms, "Come here. I think you need a hug."
Hope went into Raye's arms feeling the comfort. She allowed her tears to fall. Raye held her until she had calmed down enough. "Even though it's very late right now I think I'll go ahead and call the Original Senshi," Raye informed her. "If Ariel wasn't in such bad shape I'd wait until morning but I think she really needs her mother right now." Hope only nodded in agreement. As much as she loved Raye she really wanted her parents right now. She sat quietly while Raye began to contact the other Senshi on her communicator.

Mina yawned as she went through the door that connected her quarters to Gloria's. Tiffany's screams had awakened her out of a deep sleep. It had been two months since Tiffany had returned from the past. Even though Celine was in jail Tiffany still feared that her mother was going to hurt her again. Amy had told them that it would be a while before Tiffany would get over that fear.
She entered Tiffany's room and saw Gloria was already there with the child in her arms. Tiffany had ceased screaming and was now clutching her grandmother, her body racked with sobs. Mina smiled. Sometimes she had a hard time believing that the holy terror she had raised was this same loving grandmother she saw now. "Tiffany look who else is here" Gloria whispered.
Tiffany looked up and saw Mina. "Mama," she choked. Even though she had been back for two months she still called Mina 'mama' at times, especially when she was frightened.
"Hi Sweetie," Mina pulled the little girl onto her lap. "I'm here and so is Grandma. You're safe with us and no one is going to hurt you."
"I know but I still have bad dreams about Mother," Tiffany sobbed.
"I know but she can't hurt you where she is," Mina assured her.
"Can both of you stay with me tonight," Tiffany asked.
"Of course we can," Gloria replied just as her communicator beeped. Gloria reached for it and spoke into it. Then she handed it to Mina, "Mom it is Raye. She called you on yours and didn't get a response."
"Mine's in my room," Mina replied. She handed Tiffany to Gloria and took the communicator. "What is it Raye?"
"I'm sorry to call you so late Mina," Raye stated. "But two young visitors have just arrived and I had to call a Senshi meeting."
"Hope and Ariel," Mina concluded.
"Yes," Raye sighed. "And they are both in very bad shape right now, especially Ariel."
"All right give me a few minutes," Mina sighed. She signed off and went over to Tiffany. "Sweetie I have an emergency meeting right now. I promise when I return I'll come back in here."
"All right," Tiffany choked as she buried her head in Gloria's chest.
"Is everything all right," Gloria asked in concern.
"Two visitors from another time." Mina replied and Gloria nodded in understanding. It had only been two years since they last visited. Mina gave Tiffany another kiss and then left the room.
Gloria smiled and lay Tiffany down in bed. "Go to sleep now," she told her. "I'm right here." Tiffany nodded. She closed her eyes and tried to go back to sleep.

Hope just sat listlessly while the original Senshi arrived. Neo-Queen Serenity and Lita were first, followed by Hotaru and Mina. Amy arrived next. She took one look at Ariel and gave a gasp. "Ariel," she cried as she dashed over to the child's side. When no response came a worried look came into her eyes. "Oh my," she gasped.
Seeing that Hope couldn't talk about it Raye filled everyone in. "She apparently has Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome," Raye informed everyone.
"I thought so," Amy sighed as she cradled Ariel in her arms.
After what seemed like forever to Hope Haruka and Michiru arrived. "Hope," Michiru greeted.
"Michiru-mama, Haruka-papa," Hope cried and she flung herself into Michiru's arms. She began to cry hysterically.
"It's all right Darling," Michiru soothed. "Go ahead and cry."
"I want to go home Michiru-mama," Hope sobbed. "I'm tired of being lost in time now. I just want to get home."
"How many years have you been too now," Haruka asked gently as she stroked Hope's hair.
Hope counted up on her fingers. "This is the eighth," she replied.
Hotaru did a scan on Hope. "Her stress level is very high," she informed Haruka and Michiru. "I would recommend they wait a couple of days before trying the time key again. She needs some time to calm down."
"I agree," Amy added. She looked down at the child in her arms. "I want to bring Ariel out of this state before she goes anyway. Hope should not have to bear the responsibility."
"You poor kids," Serenity softly stated. She placed a hand on Hope's cheek. "Just don't lose faith. You'll make it home." Hope nodded her head.
"All of us will help out," Lita informed them and Mina nodded in agreement.
"I'm going to get her to my quarters," Amy stood up with Ariel in arms. "It's too late to do anything with her tonight. I'll start working with her in the morning."
"Aunt Amy," Hope grabbed Amy's skirt. "I know you're going to be busy with Ariel but I need to talk to you too."
"Hope why don't you talk to Aunt Hotaru instead," Amy suggested.
"No," Hope shouted. "You're the only one who knows about this in my time." Amy nodded in understanding.
"I can watch Ariel while you talk to Hope," Lita offered.
"Would you let me know when Ariel comes back," Hope asked as a tear rolled down her face.
Amy smiled. "Of course I will," she replied. "You've really grown to care about her haven't you?" Hope nodded her head. Amy reached down and kissed Hope on the head. "Thank you."

With Haruka carrying her Hope was taken to her parents' quarters. She had been unable to stop crying. All the emotion she had been holding in just came flooding out. Once they arrived Michiru took Hope into the bathroom and ran a wet cloth over her face. "I want you to calm down," she gently commanded. "You're going to make yourself sick."
"I've already been sick in another time Michiru-mama," Hope sobbed. "I just want to get home."
"I know you do Darling," Michiru replied. She pulled Hope into her arms. "Just take a couple of days and relax. Haruka-papa and I will be with you. Just don't worry about trying to get home for a couple of days. You need to focus on relaxing while you're here."
"Michiru-mama the last time I was here I saw Faith," Hope stated. "Can I please see her again?"
Michiru smiled. "I'm sure I can arrange something," she promised. "Now would you like to sleep in the guest room tonight or with us?"
"With you please," Hope replied. She knew she would feel comfort if she was between her parents.
Later on Hope had fallen asleep between Haruka and Michiru. Both of them gazed at her with worry. "This is too much for her," Haruka stated. "She's carrying all of this responsibility on her shoulders."
"Remember how she was when she was finally returned to us," Michiru asked. Haruka nodded. "At least I have to the comfort knowing that she will be all right."
"She's strong," Haruka pointed out. "Much stronger than she thinks."
"That's true and this is making her stronger," Michiru mused. She kissed Hope on the cheek and then settled down for the night.

The next morning after she had showered and had breakfast Amy began to focus on Ariel. The child was still lying in a fetal position with her thumb in her mouth, staring vacantly ahead of her. Amy remembered Ariel after her ordeal with Lady Gemmei. "Don't worry Sweetie," Amy gently soothed. "You'll make it home." She began to think of ways to try and bring Ariel out of her comatose state. Electric Shock Therapy was going to be the last resort.
She heard someone enter her quarters. She looked up and saw adult Ariel coming in. She stopped short when she saw her younger self. "So it's true," she stated. "Hotaru told me why you would be taking some time off."
"Ariel how did you come out of this," Amy asked. "I've seen plenty of cases of Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome but this is the most severe case I've seen."
"I guess I rivaled Annika here," Ariel mused.
"She only got like that one time when her parents were kidnapped," Amy sighed. "And Gloria managed to bring her out. But she was not snatched out of her time. I'm not sure what to do with Chibi Ariel here. I can't send her back through time like this."
Ariel smiled at her mother. "You'll know what to do," she told her. "Just think of all the ways you would calm me when I was frightened and you'll find a way."
Amy thought for a moment and then smiled at her daughter. "I think I know what to do," she stated.
"Good luck," Ariel said as she quietly left.
Amy got a blanket and carefully wrapped it around Chibi Ariel. With the child cradled in her arms Amy sat down in the rocking chair. She began to rock gently and sing a lullaby that she sang to Ariel when she was a baby. Amy thought to herself.

Hope awoke when she felt a hand on her forehead. She opened her eyes and saw that it was still dark because the curtains were still drawn. "Michiru-mama," she murmured.
"No Hope it's me," said a voice that sounded vaguely familiar.
A light was turned on. Hope blinked and saw who was sitting on the bed. "Faith," she cried and she flung her arms around her twin's older self.
"Hi Hope," Faith returned the hug. "Michiru-mama told me you wanted to see me."
"I miss you," Hope sobbed. "I really want to go home."
"You'll make it," Faith assured her. "I missed you terribly when you were gone."
"Ariel is getting worse," Hope choked. "I don't know if I can get her home before she gets really bad."
"Ariel will be fine," Faith promised.
"Faith will you stay with me today," Hope asked.
"Of course," Faith replied. "I'm sure Cosmic Venus will give me the day off from my duties today." Hope felt better knowing her sister would be with her today.

Amy continued rocking and singing. After a while she heard a moan come from Ariel. The child stirred and looked at her mother. "Mommy," she whispered.
"Are you back with me Darling," Amy asked.
"Mommy am I in the right time," Ariel asked.
"No Darling," Amy replied. "I'm afraid not."
Ariel began to cry pitifully. Amy quickly began quiet her. "Calm down Darling," she gently commanded. "I don't want you slipping away again. You are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. It would not take much for you to slip away again."
"Mommy it's all been so bad," Ariel sobbed. "The last two places we visited you didn't know who I was. We went to the Silver Millennium and of course Rini wasn't there to help us. So we had to make something up. Your past self took care of me. Then Hope got all upset too. Then we went to the 20th century when you were fighting the Dead Moon and Rini made you believe you were my sister. Hope got her dream mirror taken. I wanted to transform to help her but I couldn't because we didn't take our henshin wands with us when we got lost to begin with."
"Hush Darling," Amy pulled the little girl into a tight hug. She felt a pair of small arms snake around her neck. "You're here with me now and I know who you are. I also know what you have been through with Lady Gemmei. I will help you through all of this while you are here with me. You and Hope are going to wait a couple of days before trying the time key again."
"But Mommy I want to get home to the right time," Ariel protested.
"I know you do," Amy replied. "But neither you nor Hope are in any condition right now to go. We need to give Hope some time to relax and collect herself. She's very stressed right now too." Ariel saw the reasoning and nodded her head. Amy picked up her communicator; "I promised someone I would inform her as soon as you came too."
A few minutes later Hope came running in with Michiru and another woman whom Ariel did not know but looked vaguely familiar. Hope ran up to Ariel and threw her arms around her. "Ariel I'm so glad you are all right," she exclaimed. "I was so scared you would be like that forever."
"How did you get us both here," Ariel asked.
"I carried you on my back," Hope replied. Ariel's eyes bulged open in surprise. She snuggled back into Amy's arms and put her thumb in her mouth. She stared at the woman who had come in with Michiru and Hope.
"I had forgotten how kawaii she was at this age," the woman commented.
"She was wasn't she," Michiru agreed as she gently patted Ariel on the cheek.
"Faith," Ariel inquired and the woman nodded.
"Aunt Amy can I talk to you alone please," Hope asked nervously.
"Hope Ariel just came out of her comatose state," Michiru gently chastised her.
"It's okay Michiru," Amy quickly said. "I can tell Hope has something on her mind. If you don't mind watching Ariel for a few minutes."
"Of course," Michiru agreed. She held out her arms. "Would you like to sit with me?"
"Mommy," Ariel softly whimpered as she clutched Amy tightly.
"Now Ariel," Amy gently soothed. "Mommy has to talk to Hope for a few minutes. Sit with Aunt Michiru and I promise when I am done you can sit with me."
Ariel nodded reluctantly and went to Michiru. Faith sat down beside them on the couch. Amy led Hope into her study. "So what's going on," she asked.
"You know that we visited the Silver Millennium don't you," Hope asked.
Amy nodded her head. "I know who you saw while you were there," she stated.
"My real parents," Hope choked. "How did you know?"
"Let's just say Ariel wasn't the only one who needed therapy when you both returned," Amy replied. She reached over and took Hope's hand. "How are feeling right now?"
"I don't know," Hope admitted as she wiped her eyes.
"It will take you a while to sort through all the feelings you had during all this," Amy told her. "But just know that I was there for you when you returned home."
"I still haven't told Faith about how I met our real mother," Hope told her.
"You will one day," Amy told her.
"When," Hope asked.
Amy shook her head. "I can't tell you," she replied. "But you will know when you are ready."
Hope sighed. "I just want to get home," she sighed.
"I know," Amy stated. "But I want you to take a couple of days to relax. I'm not prepared to let either of you go right now. Once you both have calmed down then you can try the time key again." Hope nodded her head. A couple of days break would be nice. Amy took her hand. "How about if you go and enjoy yourself with your parents and sister," she suggested. "And I'll deal with my little bundle of trauma right now." Hope nodded and followed Amy back to her living room.

Melody Mizuno was walking back from Senshi practice. She was not in a good mood and was arguing with her mother. "Why can't I go and see her," she asked angrily. "She's my grandmother and I stayed with her for a few days in the past."
"I know you did," Marina sighed. "But as I've explained to you, Chibi Ariel is very traumatized and very bewildered right now. If she sees you it might shock her more."
"But Mom she was so kawaii when she was little," Melody argued. "I just want to see her again."
"I know she was adorable," Marina agreed. "I saw her too. But she doesn't know you come from this time. We don't want to confuse her."
"I just hate that she's so upset," Melody murmured.
Marina smiled and knelt down in front of her daughter. "I know Darling," she stated. "That little girl does grow up to become my mother and I hate what she went through as a child. But we don't want to frighten her more. It's best that we keep away and let your great-grandmother handle her."
"Okay Mom," Melody sighed.
Marina hugged her daughter. This was a difficult situation for the Mercury family but she knew that they would get through it.

"So you understand what is going on," Mina asked Tiffany. "Aunt Amy is going to be busy for the next couple of days so she won't be able to see you. Aunt Ariel, Aunt Hotaru and Aunt Madelyn are all willing to take over for her if you wanted to talk."
"I'll wait for Aunt Amy," Tiffany replied. Mina suspected as much. Amy had been overseeing Tiffany's recovery and had become a major source of comfort for the little girl. The child wasn't comfortable with discussing her mother with any of the others.
"You'll be okay for a couple of days won't you," Gloria asked in a concerned voice.
"I'll be fine Grandma," Tiffany whispered. "You and great-grandma are here with me." Gloria smiled and picked Tiffany up. Mina pecked a kiss on the child's cheek.
"How about if we go out to your favorite restaurant tonight," Mina asked Tiffany. The child's small face lit up in excitement. "Then go and get ready." Tiffany hopped down and ran to her room.
"You know," Gloria sighed. "I know that Chibi Ariel is going to be all right because I watched as she recovered when she returned to the past. I already know her future. I don't know how Tiffany is going to be though. Her future is unknown."
Mina placed a reassuring hand on her daughter's shoulder. "She'll be fine as long as we keep on loving her."
"You're right," Gloria replied. "You are so right."

"Faith you know that I had met our real parents didn't you," Hope asked. "Aunt Amy told me that I had talked to my family about it."
Faith smiled. She had anticipated this conversation after Amy had a brief word with her that day. "Yes," she replied.
"How did it make you feel," Hope asked.
"I don't know," Faith sighed. "It was so long ago. Why do you ask?"
"I just don't know how I felt when I saw our real parents in the Silver Millennium," Hope whispered. "Part of me felt really sad and scared and another part of me felt excited."
"That makes sense," Faith told her. "I felt all of that when I found out about it." She gazed at her sister. "I know all of this is hard on you right now but just remember one thing. Amy is not the only one who will help you through this when you get home. Your family will also help you."
"I know Faith," Hope replied. "I can't wait to get home so I can be with you again. One of the hardest things is being away from my best friend."
"It was hard on me too," Faith stated. Hope lay down with her head on Faith's lap. She felt very comforted to be with her sister even if she was her future self.
Later on Michiru peeked into the room and saw Hope was asleep with her head in Faith's lap. Faith held up her finger to keep Michiru quiet. Michiru nodded. She went over and carefully helped Faith put Hope to bed. Once they left the room Michiru commented, "It must be strange putting your twin sister to bed."
"It is," Faith admitted. "But I know how much she needs comfort right now and I will give it to her as long as she is here."
"I know you will," Michiru smiled.
"I had better go," Faith sighed. "I promised that child's present counterpart that I would see her today too."
"I think she'll understand once you explain," Haruka laughed as she came up.
"I know she will," Faith bade her parents good night and left.

Amy gazed down at the sleeping child next to her. She had spent all day working with Ariel, putting her through some intensive therapy. The child was exhausted both physically and emotionally. Ariel had begged to sleep with her mother while she was here. Amy was only too happy to let her. To Amy it had been ninety years since Ariel's ordeal with Lady Gemmei. However every time the six-year-old Ariel was here Amy felt like it had been yesterday. It had been a difficult time for the family but they pulled through. "Oh Greg if only you were still here," Amy whispered. "Ariel could benefit from both of us right now."
Ariel began to moan softly. Amy immediately perked up. She knew what was coming next. "Mommy," Ariel screamed as she began to thrash around.
Amy quickly pulled the little girl into her arms. "It's okay Darling," she soothed. "Mommy's right here and you are safe."
"Mommy, Mommy," Ariel choked as she clung to Amy. "Lady Gemmei had me again."
"Sweetie Daddy destroyed her," Amy reminded Ariel. "She can't hurt you anymore."
"Mommy suppose we go back to the past when you don't know me yet," Ariel asked as she snuggled down in Amy's lap. "I don't know if I can deal with that again."
"Ariel I don't know where you are going next or how many stops you make before you finally make it home," Amy told her. "But you've got to be strong. When you do make it home I will be right there waiting for you."
Ariel stuck her thumb in her mouth and whimpered quietly. Amy could still remember how much Ariel had regressed during this time. The child was going through so much right now. Amy lay the child down and then lay down next to her. She wrapped her arms around the little girl. "Go back to sleep baby," she softly coaxed. "Mommy is right here and will be here all night. You're safe." Ariel obediently closed her eyes and soon fell asleep. For a long time Amy lay awake next to her and thought about how she could help her child while she was here.

The next couple of days passed slowly. Hope grew restless, ready to try the time key again but she wasn't going to leave without Ariel. Amy continued to working with Ariel giving her around the clock therapy. Amy knew she would not be able to get Ariel better but she wanted to verify that the child would not slip back into a comatose state again. A couple of times Amy had to go take care of things in the office. Ariel would vehemently protest but Lita would take care of her and keep her as calm as possible.
Four days after the girls' arrival Michiru came to see Amy. She was sitting on the couch with Ariel sleeping in her arms. "Hope is ready to go," she told Amy. "She's still pretty stressed but not as bad as she was a few days ago. Faith has been there for her every day."
"I just don't know if Ariel's ready," Amy sighed. "I'm just so afraid something is going to happen that is going to revert her back to a comatose state. She is suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome."
"I know she is," Michiru agreed. "But I think as long as she is snatched out of her time she is going to remain very stressed and traumatized. You need to let them go so that they can get home."
"But we don't know where they are going next," Amy protested. "Suppose they go back to a time where I was killed by an enemy like Galaxia or the Dark Kingdom? That will traumatize her even more. She could slip away again."
"I talked to both Ariel and Hope of this time," Michiru replied. "Both of them verified that there were only two enemies they saw, the Death Busters and the Dead Moon Circus. I don't think you have to worry about that."
"But is Ariel ready," Amy asked. "I don't think she is."
"She may never be," Michiru argued. "But she needs to try and get home. We can't keep her here until she is better. That could be months away."
Amy gave a sigh. She gazed down at the sleeping child in her arms. "Very well," she agreed reluctantly. "Tomorrow we'll let them go. I would like to discuss it with Ariel first."
"I'll let Hope know," Michiru stated and she left.

"We're going to try tomorrow," Hope asked when Michiru told her what Amy said.
"Yes," Michiru replied. "You have to understand Aunt Amy is very worried about Ariel right now."
"So am I," Hope exclaimed. "But if we are going to get home then we have to try again." She thought for a moment and then added, "I'll take care of Ariel."
"Hope," Faith, who had been listening, sat down beside her. "You can't take care of a traumatized child. You're way too young and the responsibility is too much, especially for a little girl."
"I know," Hope replied. "But I feel like I need to protect her."
"We both understand," Michiru assured her. "But make sure you take care of yourself too."
"I will Michiru-mama," Hope promised.

That evening Amy sat Ariel down to have a talk. The child had her thumb in her mouth and her eyes wide open. It always made her nervous when her mother sat her down to have a talk.
"Ariel," Amy began. "Aunt Michiru came to see me today while you were sleeping. She pointed out to me that we need to let you and Hope try the time key again."
"When Mommy," Ariel asked.
"Tomorrow," Amy replied. Ariel wilted a little bit. "I know you're scared Sweetie but you need to try and get home. In your time I will be able to work with you without hiding you from anyone. Also Daddy will be there to help me out."
"Mommy what if we go into another battle," Ariel asked in a frightened voice.
"Aunt Michiru talked to both yours and Hope's future selves and they both assured her that there were no more battles," Amy assured her. She reached over and took Ariel's small hand in hers. "I want you to listen carefully," she stated. Ariel focused her full attention on her mother. "You still have Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. You've got work on staying calm. Please tell me wherever you go so that I can work with you some. Even as a teenager I was familiar with it and I could help you out some. I don't want you sliding back into another comatose state."
"I promise Mommy," Ariel whispered as tears fill up her eyes. Amy pulled the little girl into her arms. Ariel kept her thumb in her mouth and sobbed quietly. She hoped she could get home soon.

The next day the original Senshi, King Endymion, Neo-Queen Serenity and Faith gathered with Hope and Ariel. Ariel was in Amy's arms with her legs around her mother's waist. She was very frightened.
Hope held up the key and the opening appeared. "It works," she reported. She ran up to Faith and hugged her. "I hope my next stop will be home so I can be with you again."
"Even if it isn't just know that you will make it eventually," Faith replied as she hugged her sister back.
Hope hugged Michiru and Haruka next. "I can't wait to get home to you two either," she choked.
"We're waiting for you," Haruka replied.
"Take care of yourself Darling," Michiru added.
Ariel clutched Amy. "You have to go now Darling," Amy whispered. "I know you're frightened but you need to go."
"I know Mommy," Ariel whispered back. She hugged her mother tightly.
"Just remember what I told you," Amy told her.
"I will," Ariel gave Amy one last kiss and then got down. Hope took her hand.
"Good luck," Serenity called. Everyone waved as the two little girls disappeared.
"I wonder where they go next," Amy murmured.
"Only Hope and I know that," adult Ariel came out.
"But they will be fine," Adult Hope added. Amy's mind was put at ease a little. She said a silent prayer for their safe return.