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Lost in Time
Part Nine
By Angel Raye

"I'm so tired Mom," Annika groaned. "Having twin two-year-olds is exhausting and now I have a Chibi Senshi to take of as well."
"You'll survive," Raye put an arm around her daughter. "You're an excellent mother."
"I had an excellent mother to learn from," Annika replied as she hugged her mother.
"Mama," six-year-old Brooke came flying out of the training simulation. "Hi Nana."
"Hi Sweetheart," Raye replied as Annika picked her daughter up.
"Where are Kengo and Rae-Ann," Brooke asked.
"They are at the nursery," Annika replied. "Mama needed a break and besides I'm sure you would like to spend some time with me without the twin terrors."
"Hurrah," Brooke cheered.
Annika turned to Raye. "Are you still coming for dinner tonight," she asked.
"Of course," Raye replied. She kissed both her daughter and her granddaughter. "I'll be by later on."
"Bye Nana," Brooke called as her mother carried her off. Raye smiled and waved. As soon as they were out of sight Raye gave a sigh. Chad had died less then a year ago. Even though Annika looked like her mother Raye had concluded that her daughter's sweet, gentle nature came from Chad. She knew Chad would live forever in their daughter and now their descendents. Kengo looked a lot like his grandfather while Rae-Ann looked like her father's side of the family. The Senshi all knew that immortality would have its drawbacks. They were all trying to warn their daughters of the pain as well. Raye worried about how Annika, still very sensitive, would react when her husband passed away. But hopefully that wouldn't be for a number of years.
"Bye Grandma," seven-year-old Celine called as she left with Cosmic Venus.
"See you later Celine," Venus called back.
"Mom you are coming to dinner tonight," Cosmic Venus commanded. "I'm not taking no for an answer."
"I don't know Gloria," Venus sighed. "I just don't feel up to it."
"You're coming," Cosmic Venus firmly stated. "Or I am bringing the family too you."
"Very well," Venus agreed.
"Hurrah," Celine squealed. Raye smiled. Asai had died two months ago and Mina was still very depressed about it. Good thing she had Gloria who wasn't one for moping around.
"Raye," Venus gasped. "I didn't know you were here. You just missed Annika and Brooke."
"I walked over here with Annika," Raye replied. "I wanted to check on you."
"I'm hanging in there," Venus sighed as she powered down. "I knew when I married Asai that he would not live forever but it still hurts."
"Lita, Amy, Setsuna and I have all been there," Raye reminded her. "Only Hotaru doesn't know what you're going through but we'll have to be there for her when the time comes too. And we'll all find other loves."
"True," Mina agreed. She sat down. "Raye there is something else too."
"What is it," Raye asked as she sat down too.
"Celine," Mina replied. "I struggle everyday with the fact that she is going to grow up to be an abusive parent. I try to love her but I can't love her as much as I love Kazuto."
"She may be an abusive parent in the future but today she is a little girl who loves her grandmother," Raye reminded her. "She doesn't know how she is going to turn out. We can't punish her now for something that hasn't happened yet."
"I suppose you're right," Mina sighed. "But you didn't have Tiffany stay with you and you didn't listen to her painful experiences. You weren't the one who held her while she cried."
"You're right," Raye agreed. "But I remember my child coming to me and asking me why some mothers hurt their kids. I was not able to answer that."
"Seeing how much you've always loved Annika I'm sure," Mina stated. "But then I couldn't answer that either. Gloria may have been a handful but I love her more than life itself."
The intruder alert klaxon suddenly beeped. Mina jumped up and pulled out her henshin wand. Raye did the same. After transforming they dashed into the simulation room. "Freeze," Mars shouted.
"Don't move," Venus added. The two Senshi walked in and saw the intruders.
"Ariel, Hope."

Mina looked at the two frightened little girls sitting in her office. She had just informed them that they were in their future. Ariel immediately began crying. Hope looked very miserable. Raye pulled Ariel onto her lap to comfort her. She knew how to deal with hysterical children because of Annika. "Here," Mina handed Hope some water. "I just called the Original Senshi and the King and Queen. They're on their way."
"I just wonder how many more stops we have to make before we finally make it home," Hope murmured.
"You'll make it," Raye assured her.
"We've heard that all time," Hope grumbled. "I'm beginning to wonder if I should believe you."
"Your future selves are here," Raye pointed out. "So believe it."
The door opened and Haruka and Michiru entered. Before either of them had a chance to see what was happening Hope was in their arms. "Hope," Michiru stated as she pulled the little girl into a hug.
"How are you Hope," Haruka asked.
"Terrible," Hope replied bluntly. "I want to go home."
"Seems like you're not the only one," Lita stated. She had come in quietly. Hope didn't see her come in. Lita walked over and picked Ariel up off of Raye's lap. Ariel calmed down a little in her godmother's arms. "Mommy's on her way."
Serenity, Endymion and Hotaru arrived next. Hotaru immediately began to scan the two little girls. "Elevated stress level in Hope," she reported. She then turned to Ariel and did a quick scan. "Her trauma level is almost off the scale. She will definitely need her mother."
"She hasn't said a word since she got here," Mina informed them. Hotaru nodded with a concerned look on her face.
Amy came walking in. "Ariel," she gasped.
"Mommy," Ariel started wriggling out of Lita's arms. Amy immediately took the child into her arms. Ariel stuck her thumb into her mouth and quietly whimpered.
"Darling," Amy gently cooed. "Try to calm down."
"Aunt Amy your future self stuck a note on Ariel," Hope informed her.
"Where is the note Darling," Amy asked. She searched around and found a note pinned in Ariel's pocket. She read the note, "You have Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome." Ariel nodded her head. She rested her head against Amy's chest. Amy wrapped her arms around the child and held her tight.
"We need to decide on what to do," Serenity quietly stated while Amy continued to soothe her daughter.
"Hope can stay with us," Michiru pointed out.
"And Ariel is staying with me," Amy added. "She doesn't need to be placed with someone else right now. If she has Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome then she needs her mother and her doctor and I am both."
"Well that's settled," Mina concluded and everyone agreed.

Hope thought as she unhappily followed Haruka and Michiru to their quarters. She thought about asking but then decided against it. The truth was she was tired of thinking. All she wanted to do was get home. She entered the quarters, which were different from the ones she was used too. Hope plunked herself down on the couch.
"Hope," Michiru knelt down in front of the child. "You really don't look to good."
"I guess I'm just very tired," Hope murmured. Her body was starting to ache.
Haruka placed a hand on Hope's forehead. "She feels a little warm," she stated.
Michiru felt Hope's forehead next. "You're right."
"Oh no," Hope wailed. "We're lost in time. Ariel has Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome and now I am getting sick."
"Calm down," Michiru soothed as she pulled Hope into her arms. "Why don't we put you to bed and if you're still warm tomorrow then we'll have either Aunt Hotaru or Aunt Amy look at you."
Hope could only nod her head. She let Michiru lead her into one of the rooms and get her ready for bed. Fatigue and stress had set in and Hope was asleep before her head even hit the pillow.

Amy gazed down at Ariel who was asleep beside her. The child had not uttered ten words since she had arrived. Amy knew all of this tied in with the Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. At least the child was aware of what was going on around her. When Amy had asked Ariel if she had wanted to sleep with her the answer had been yes. Amy felt that Ariel would be less likely to have nightmares if she was with her. Right now Ariel was asleep with her thumb in her mouth and one arm wrapped around Amy's waist. Amy sighed and looked at the book she was reading. When she was informed of Ariel's condition, via her future self, Amy had asked Hotaru to bring her book on Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She remembered in the past when Ariel and Hope had returned home. Ariel had been in such bad shape that it was months before she returned to being the child she used to be. She had required round the clock therapy. Amy thought as she closed her book. She turned off her light and then carefully lay down. Ariel began to whimper as she opened her eyes. Amy quickly pulled the child into her arms. "Go back to sleep Darling," Amy whispered. She rubbed Ariel's back until she had calmed down. Ariel snuggled down in Amy's arms. Amy watched the child for a long time and hoped that she would sleep peacefully.

Hope thought dolefully. She gave a violent cough.
"My goodness," Amy commented. "You won't be going anywhere for a few days." She turned to Michiru and Haruka. "She needs bed rest and plenty of fluids. I'll have Hotaru bring some medicine over."
"We've got to get home," Hope wailed.
"Not if you have the flu," Michiru firmly told her.
"I agree," Amy stated. "You're sick and you need to get better. With Ariel being in the condition she is right now you don't need to be watching out for her."
"But I promised her I'd get her home." Hope protested.
"And you will," Haruka assured her.
"Thank you for coming Amy," Michiru stated. "I know you're busy with Chibi Ariel right now."
"Well Hope doesn't need to see this time's Madelyn or Ariel and Hotaru had to take some of my appointments since I'm taking off until these two leave," Amy replied. "I could spare a few minutes to check Hope over."
"How did you convince Ariel to let you leave her for a while," Haruka asked curiously.
"Raye was massaging her temples and she went to sleep," Amy told her. "So I decided this was my chance to slip out and examine Hope. Raye will contact me if Ariel wakes up screaming." She put her medical equipment away. "Now young lady," she stated in a stern voice. "You are to rest. Try not to worry right now. Just concentrate on getting better."
"We'll see that she does," Michiru promised. She tucked Hope back into bed and kissed her on the forehead. "Get some sleep."
Michiru walked Amy to the door. "If you need any help with Chibi Ariel while she is here then just let me know."
"Thank you," Amy replied. "But you need to spend as much time with Hope as you can. She really needs you. Try to help her keep her mind off of things."
"I'll do my best," Michiru promised as she told Amy good-bye.

Amy arrived back at her quarters just in time to see Raye picking up a sobbing Ariel. "She just woke up," Raye informed her as she handed the crying child to Amy.
"Mommy," Ariel sobbed as she flung her arms around Amy's neck.
"Hush Darling," Amy soothed. "Mommy's here." She turned to Raye. "Thank you for watching her."
"It was not a problem," Raye replied. "Now I had better get over to Annika's. Her husband is out of town on business and the twins are running her ragged. I need to go and help her. I'll see myself out."
Amy focused her attention on Ariel while Raye quietly slipped out. Once Ariel had calmed down Amy explained where she had been. "Hope is sick so I had to go and check on her," she explained.
"What's wrong with Hope," Ariel asked in a worried voice.
"She has the flu," Amy replied. "She needs to rest for a few days."
"But we have got to get home," Ariel sobbed.
"I'm sorry Sweetie but Hope has got to get over the flu first," Amy told her. "You'll just have to wait for a few days."
"But Mommy I want to go home to my time," Ariel cried as the tears flowed back down her face. "I want to be with you and Daddy where I belong. I don't want to be lost in time anymore."
"Oh Baby," Amy wrapped her arms around the distressed child. "I know you want to get home and believe me it's where you definitely need to be right now. But we must let Hope get some rest. We don't want her to get sicker do we?"
Ariel stuck her thumb in her mouth and sobbed. She shook her head and began to tremble. Amy knew the trauma was affecting Ariel badly right now. "Come," she carried Ariel into a room where some toys were. "Why don't we get some feelings out," Amy began to put Ariel through some more therapy.

That evening Amy decided she needed to talk with Annika. Ariel had fallen asleep; exhausted from the intensive therapy Amy had put her through. The bad thing was that there had been little accomplished. Ariel was so upset at being stuck in the future that she didn't talk much. She just sat with her thumb in her mouth. Amy decided to get some insight from someone whom had spent many hours in therapy with her. So Lita came by and offered to keep an eye on Ariel so that Amy could go to Annika's.
Raye had answered the door carrying a sleepy Brooke in her arms. "Still helping Annika out I see," Amy commented.
"Yes," Raye replied. "I remember having one two-year-old around and there were days I wanted to pull my hair out. Poor Annika has two of them and a six-year-old on top of that."
"Where is Annika," Amy asked. "I need to talk to her."
"She's putting the twins to bed," Raye told her as she motioned toward the back room.
"Nana," Brooke murmured in a sleepy voice. "Why's Aunt Amy here?"
"She needs to talk to Mama," Raye whispered to the child. "How about if I read you a story and tuck you into bed?"
"Okay," Brooke replied as she rested her head on Raye's shoulder.
Amy went into the twins' room. The two had recently graduated from their cribs. Annika was tucking them both in. "Are they both asleep," Amy asked as she came into the room.
"Finally," Annika sighed as she kissed each child on the cheek. "I love them but they wear me out."
"Haruka and Michiru could give you some tips," Amy suggested.
"They have been," Annika replied as she and Amy quietly left the room. "So what can I do for you Amy?"
"I needed to talk to you about something," Amy replied.
"I need to get Brooke to bed," Annika pointed out.
"Your mother is taking care of that," Amy told her.
"Good," Annika heaved a breath of relief. She led Amy into the kitchen and began to fix some tea. "So what's up?"
"Annika you and I spent many hours in therapy sessions," Amy began. "Some of it was pretty intensive. I need to know how I was able to get through to you."
"Chibi Ariel," Annika asked and Amy nodded her head. "Mom told me they're here."
"It's been so many years since your battle with Lady Gemmei and the Cardians," Amy sighed. "But for that little girl in my quarters it was very recent. I am trying to work with her but we aren't getting anywhere. I would have thought with my own daughter I would have gotten through to her easier."
"Why aren't you asking Ariel this," Annika asked as she poured Amy a cup of tea.
"I don't want to pull up old memories," Amy replied. "I think it still shakes her up whenever someone brings it up even after all of these years."
Annika nodded in understanding. The memory of her falling into the icy water still shook her up a bit too. She took a sip of her tea, "I remember one major thing. Even though you weren't my mother I felt a lot of love from you whenever I was in therapy with you. You were and still are like a second mother to me. It was that love and feeling that helped you to get through to me."
"I never thought of that," Amy replied. "I guess that is how all of you got through therapy sessions. A stranger would have kept the emotional distance but since I loved all of you like nieces then it made it easier."
"Since you're Chibi Ariel's mother then that love will help her," Annika assured her. "Ariel told me many times that it was the love from you that gave her strength to keep going during this time."
"That's good to hear," Amy sighed. "When she returned to me back then she was in such bad shape that she couldn't talk about her experiences during her journey through time."
"I don't think there is too much you can do," Annika pointed out. "She's ripped out of her time right now and all she cares about is getting home."
"I guess you're right," Amy sighed. "I'll do what I can and hopefully she can get home soon."
"She'll be fine," Annika assured her.
Raye chose that moment to come walking in. "Brooke's in bed," she informed Annika. "She wants you to kiss her goodnight."
"I guess I had better do that," Annika laughed as she got up.
"Thanks Annika," Amy told her. "I had better get back to Chibi Ariel right now."
"Anytime Amy," Annika replied as she headed back toward Brooke's room. Amy told Raye goodnight and headed back to her quarters.

The next day Hope was snoozing in bed. The flu was enough to make her completely miserable. she thought dolefully as she woke up.
She was aware that someone else was in the room with her. Expecting to see one of her parents she opened her eyes. To her surprise she saw a little girl about her age standing there, watching her with an inquisitive look in her eyes. The girl had long blue wavy hair that fell to her waist and blue eyes. There was something very familiar about this girl. "Who are you," Hope asked.
The little girl giggled. "My name is Grace," she replied.
"I love that name," Hope stated as she coughed violently.
"So does Mama," Grace stated with another giggle. She gazed at Hope. "So you have the flu?"
"Yes," Hope sighed miserably. "I'm lost in time and now I have this stupid flu."
"I heard about that," Grace exclaimed.
Hope was about to ask Grace how she knew all of this when Michiru came into the room. "Grace," she snapped sharply making the child jump. "What did we tell you?"
"Not to come in here," Grace replied as her face fell.
"Then why are you in here," Michiru demanded.
"I wanted to see her," Grace told her.
"Go back out to the living room now," Michiru commanded. "I will be telling your mother about this."
"Yes Ma'am," Grace sighed. She snuck a quick grin to Hope, "Goodbye."
Hope waved goodbye. She then turned to Michiru. "Who is she?"
"Just a relative," Michiru replied as she tucked Hope back in. "Get some rest. I'll come back in a little while." Hope nodded her head. She lay back down and went to sleep again.

Grace nervously stood by her little sister Aya while Michiru told her mother about what had happened. Hope walked over to her older daughter and frowned at her. "Why did you disobey Michiru-nana," she asked.
"I wanted to see you as a little girl," Grace replied with a pout. Her eyes sparkled and she gazed up at her mother. "You were so pretty."
"Thank you," Hope replied. "But that isn't the point. You disobeyed Michiru-nana. If Chibi Hope found out who you were there could have been trouble."
"But she didn't find out who I am," Grace argued.
"No arguing," Hope told her. "You disobeyed Michiru-nana and you will be punished. Now let's go." As she ushered the two little girls out the door she turned to Michiru. "Well that solves that mystery."
"What mystery," Michiru asked.
"Who was that mysterious little girl who visited me when I was here," Hope replied. "Now I know." Michiru smiled as she watched Hope leave. It was always nice to have little mysteries solved.

Amy sat quietly with Ariel in her lap. She had put the child through another hour of therapy but little was accomplished. Amy realized that Annika was right. She just had to give Ariel a lot of love while she was here. The little girl was too obsessed with getting home to her time to focus on any type of therapy right now. Amy decided to just keep the child from sliding into a comatose state. Ariel pressed her cheek to her mother's chest and sucked her thumb.
There was a soft knock at the door. In a few minutes Serenity came in. "How is she doing," she asked indicating toward Ariel.
"Not too well," Amy replied. "But I think as long as she doesn't slide into a comatose state we'll be okay."
"I brought someone with me who Ariel would know," Serenity stated. She stepped aside.
Ariel looked up. She saw a girl of about ten standing before her. She had pink hair up in odangos. There was also a horn on her head. "Chelsea," she asked.
"Hi Ariel," Chelsea giggled. "Grandma told me what was going on. I wanted to see you."
"You're bigger," Ariel gasped.
"Well more time has passed for me than it has for you," Chelsea pointed out. She took Ariel's hand. "You'll be all right. I promise." Her horn began to glow softly. Ariel felt a warmth go through her. She suddenly closed her eyes and went to sleep. Chelsea straightened up. "She'll sleep peacefully for a while," she told Amy. "I can't get rid of the Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome but I can give her a few hours of peaceful sleep."
"Thank you Chelsea," Amy replied. She looked down at Ariel. Her face did have a peaceful look on it. Amy felt a feeling of nostalgia as she gazed down at the innocent little face. "She was so kawaii when she was this age."
"She still is," Serenity reminded her. "I hope you don't mind me bringing Chelsea here. I just know that she has her special powers. If she could give Ariel a few hours of tranquility then that would be good for both of you."
"I don't think Ariel has had a peaceful moment since this journey of hers started," Amy stated as she carefully lay Ariel down on the couch. "A few hours will be nice."
"Well shall I go and see Chibi Hope now," Chelsea asked. "I'm sure she would like some company."
"Let's go," Serenity laughed. She led Chelsea out of Amy's quarters. Amy gazed down at her daughter's sleeping form. Her sweet little face had a tranquil look. Amy thought as she covered Ariel with a blanket. She then set about at taking care of some things that had been neglected since Ariel and Hope's arrival.

Chelsea was more than welcome since Hope was longing for some company. She was feeling better so she was allowed out of bed but she was still coughing badly. Hotaru had come by and checked her out and estimated that the two girls could try the time key again in another day or two. Right now she and Chelsea were drawing pictures together. Chelsea had inherited her mother's love for drawing. She had just finished drawing a picture of her father as Pegasus when she looked at Hope's. "What did you draw," she asked.
"I drew what my family will do when Ariel and I finally get home," Hope replied. She held up a picture of herself hugging her parents and her sister.
"You're homesick aren't you," Chelsea asked.
Hope nodded her head. "I know I have seen my family in the other times but it's not the same. I miss being with my sister when she's my age. I also miss Annika. I've only seen her as a three-year-old and a teenager. She's one of my closest friends. Also with Ariel having this Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome I feel I have to look after her."
"You're going to be okay," Chelsea promised. She looked at the picture. "Just take that picture with you and look at it every time you feel sad."
"I'll do that," Hope replied. She looked at Chelsea, "You're nicer now than when you came and visited us."
"I got older," Chelsea laughed.
"Does that mean Gloria will change too," asked Hope.
"Don't count on it," Chelsea giggled as she thought of rubber spider Gloria had put in Serenity's food the other day. "And Aunt Mina can't punish her anymore." Hope looked shocked but then she laughed too.
Michiru was listening. "It is so good to hear her laughing," she told Haruka.
"She needs a good laugh," Haruka replied. The two of them watched their daughter's past self, as she felt happier than she had in a long time.

Amy had just finished cleaning the kitchen when Ariel awoke from her nap. The child walked quietly into the kitchen and saw Amy. "Mommy," she murmured in a sleepy voice.
"Hi Darling," Amy greeted her. "Did you have a nice nap?" Ariel nodded. She held out her arms to be picked up. Amy scooped her up. Ariel rested her head on her mother's shoulder. "Did you dream nice dreams," Amy asked. Ariel nodded her head again.
"I dreamed I was home in my time," Ariel choked as a tear trickled down her face. "I want to go home Mommy."
"You'll get home," Amy assured her. "Hope is feeling a lot better so we're going to let you try the time key tomorrow. Maybe this time you'll get home."
"But what if we don't Mommy," Ariel asked as she began to sob hysterically. "I'm so scared I am going to go back to where Lady Gemmei had me."
"That won't happen," Amy assured her. "I know it won't happen."
"How," Ariel sobbed.
"Because you would have told me," Amy replied.
"I want to be with you all the time Mommy," Ariel buried her head in Amy's shoulder.
Amy thought. She carried Ariel back into the living room and sat down on the couch. Ariel stuck her thumb back in her mouth and snuggled down into her mother's arms. Amy worked on trying to keep the child calm.

The next day Hope was a lot better. Amy gave her a supply of medicine to take with her in case they didn't make it home. She also pinned the note from her future self about Ariel inside the child's pocket. Amy thought.
Hope held up the time key and the opening appeared. "I guess we'll try this again," she stated.
"Keep smiling," Haruka told her. "And try to laugh once in a while too. It does wonders."
"Thank you fro taking care of me," Hope told them.
"You're our daughter," Michiru replied as she hugged Hope. "It doesn't matter what time you're in. We'll look after you."
"Take care," Haruka kissed Hope on the head.
"Ariel Darling it's time to go," Amy whispered to Ariel who was in her arms, with a death grip around her mother's neck.
"I'm scared Mommy," Ariel sobbed as she tightened her grip.
"Be strong and make sure my past self sees that note," Amy told her. She hugged and kissed Ariel. Then she put Ariel down. "Good-bye Darling and remember Mommy loves you."
"I love you too Mommy," Ariel whispered as she reluctantly went over to Hope. The two little girls joined hands and vanished.
"I wonder how much more they have left," Michiru stated.
"I hope not too much," Amy sighed. "Chibi Ariel can't take much more."
"Don't worry," a new voice from behind them said. Everyone turned and saw Hope and Ariel. It was Hope who had spoken. "It's almost over for them."
"Chibi Ariel or myself will soon be getting the help she needs," Ariel added as a tear trickled down her face. Memories were still fresh in her mind.
"Then they'll be all right," Haruka added and everyone nodded in agreement.

To be continued...