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Lost in Time
Part Ten
By Angel Raye


An opening appeared in the sky of Juuban City District and two small figures fell out and landed in a pile of leaves. "Ouch," groaned Hope. "Maybe Rini was lucky by landing on Serena the first time."
"Hope I think we're back in the 20th century," Ariel howled as she got up.
"Calm down," Hope instructed. "Let's get a hold of a newspaper and see if we can find out what the year is." Ariel nodded. Hope took her hand and led Ariel over to a newsstand. She looked at the newspaper. "Ariel," she cried in excitement. "This is after Rini introduced our parents to us. They'll know who were are."
"Good," Ariel heaved a breath of relief. She put her thumb in her mouth.
An idea occurred to Hope. "I just thought of something," she cried out in excitement. "Aunt Setsuna should be here. Maybe she can get us home."
For the first time since this journey began Ariel's face lit up in excitement. "Do you think so," she asked.
"Yes," Hope replied. "Why don't we get to the temple? We both should remember how to get there." Ariel nodded her head and together the two girls walked to the temple.

Serena sighed as she gazed at the math questions Amy had given her. "These are too hard," she wailed.
"I know Serena but it's almost March and we will be going into twelfth grade in April," Amy reminded her. "You want to go on up don't you?"
[Author's note: The school year in Japan starts in April.]
"I'll be so glad when this is over with," Serena sighed.
"And then we can follow our dreams," Mina giggled. "Maybe we'll find out who the fathers of our daughters will be."
"Although I bet Chad is Annika's father," Lita added.
"Now what you makes you say that," Raye asked.
"Because you two have become a hot item lately," Serena piped in. Raye blushed.
"Come on Raye spill," Mina prodded as she jabbed Raye in the side.
"So we've been dating," Raye muttered. "It doesn't mean I'll marry him."
"Annika is sweet like Chad," Amy reminded her.
"Then I want to know what kind of husband Mina will have that will give Gloria her personality," Raye shot out.
"I do miss those kids," Lita sighed. "I can't wait until the day comes to have them."
"Will you settle on seeing two of us now," a voice suddenly spoke. The girls turned around and saw Hope and Ariel standing at the door. Hope was the one talking.
"Ariel, Hope," Serena gasped.
"Mommy," Ariel flew over and flung herself into Amy's arms.
Amy thought in bewilderment.
"What are you doing here," Raye asked.
"It's a long story," Hope replied as Ariel got herself settled in Amy's lap.
"We're listening," Mina stated. Hope quietly told them what they had been through the last several weeks. "You poor kids," Serena exclaimed.
"Sounds like you have been through quite an ordeal," Amy observed.
"Do you think you can get Michiru and the other Outers over here," Hope asked anxiously. "We think maybe Setsuna can help us get home. We haven't seen her at all since this whole thing started."
"I'll call them," Serena cried as she jumped up and ran to the phone.
"Ariel are you okay," Amy asked in a worried voice. Ariel didn't answer. She just buried her head in Amy's chest and continued to suck her thumb. "I don't remember you sucking your thumb during your previous visits."
"She didn't," Hope whispered just as Serena came back into the room. "I talked to Haruka and they are on their way over," she stated.
"Ariel did you hear that," Hope asked in excitement. "The outers are on their way over. Setsuna can help us."
"I'm glad," Ariel whispered.

After about a half an hour the outer Senshi showed up at the temple. Haruka and Michiru came with an eleven-year-old Hotaru between them. "Hope," Michiru exclaimed as she dashed over to the girl. The two hugged. "Serena told us what happened. Are you okay?"
"Yes," Hope replied. She looked around. "Where's Setsuna? We were hoping she could help us."
"I'm sorry," Haruka told her. "But Setsuna is away right now."
Hope wilted. All of her hopes were dashed. She was really counting on being able to get home right now.
Ariel was not as quiet about it. "No," she cried jumping off of Amy's lap. "She can't be away. She has to help us get home. I want to go home."
"Ariel we'll just have to try the time key in a couple of days," Hope quietly stated.
"NO," Ariel screamed shocking everyone. "I'm sick of being lost in time like this. I want to go home to my mommy and daddy."
"Ariel you'll just have to stay here for a little while," Amy began.
"NO," Ariel screamed as frustration, distress and fear all came to surface. She threw herself down in a temper tantrum and just screamed hysterically. Everyone sat in total shock. Ariel kicked her feet and banged her fists. Tears were flowing down her face and her screams echoed in the room.
For a long moment everyone sat in shock. Then Raye spoke, "Kami-sama, I never thought I would hear someone whose crying was louder than Serena's."
"You're nasty Raye," Serena snapped above the screams while Hope was thinking Raye needed to hear her own daughter's crying.
Raye turned to Amy. "You're her mother," she told her. "Get her to stop that noise."
Amy snapped out of her shock. She went over to Ariel. "Ariel," she gently whispered. "It's okay Sweetie." She picked Ariel up off the floor. Ariel stuck her thumb in her mouth and continued to sob. Amy began to whisper soothing words to her. She carried Ariel into the next room so that everyone could continue their conversation.
"I was so hoping we could get home this time," Hope whispered as she swallowed a lump in her throat.
"You can stay with us until you get the time key working again," Michiru told her.
"She can stay in my room with me Michiru-mama," Hotaru piped up.
Amy came walking in. "She's asleep," she reported. "All that screaming wore her out." Amy was quiet for a moment but then she whirled on Hope. "What happened to her," she demanded.
"What do you mean," Hope choked.
"Something terrible has happened to her," Amy yelled. "That's all I can conclude because she was never like this before. So what is going on?"
"I can't tell you," Hope whispered as a tear rolled down her face.
Amy held up a note. "I found this in her pocket from my future self," she cried. "It says she has Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. What has happened to her?"
"Don't make me tell," Hope cried as the tears flowed down her face. "I can't tell you so please don't make me tell."
"I want to know what's going on," Amy yelled.
Hope couldn't take it. All of the stress and the emotions since this ordeal began took its toll on her. She began to cry hysterically. Michiru put her arms around the sobbing child. "Amy," she quietly stated. "I think you need to stop. Hope clearly can't tell you what has happened to Ariel and all this is taking its toll on her too."
"I'm sorry," Amy sighed. "All this is just so upsetting."
"It is to all of us," Michiru pointed out.
"The question is what are we going to do with these two while they are here," Mina asked. "Rini isn't here with Luna P so we can't adjust anyone's memories."
"Hope will stay with us," Haruka said. "Ariel can too."
"No," Hope managed to gasp out. "Ariel will want to stay with Amy."
"But I can't explain her to my mother," Amy pointed out.
"I have an idea," Lita exclaimed. "She can stay with me and you can too Amy. Just tell your mother you're spending a few days at my place."
"That will work," Amy agreed. "Let's go and wake her up so that I can tell her what we're doing."
"What about clothing for these two," Serena suddenly asked.
"We've got some of Hotaru's stuff," Michiru replied. "I'll send Haruka over to Lita's with some outgrown clothing."
"Very well," Lita stated. She turned to Amy. "Let's go talk to Ariel."

Ariel gazed at Amy and Lita as she rubbed her sleepy eyes. The two had just explained to her what they were going to do. "You go on with Lita while I run home for a while," Amy told her.
"No Mommy," Ariel wailed as she threw her arms around Amy's neck. "I want to stay with you."
"Ariel I can't explain you to Mom," Amy quietly explained. "I need to run home and get my things and tell Mom that I will be spending a few days with Lita." Ariel didn't reply. She held on to Amy and howled. Amy didn't know what to do.
Lita interjected. "If you let Amy go now then she will get over to my place sooner," she explained. Ariel turned her gaze on Lita. Lita smiled and held her arms out. "Come on," she coaxed. "Let me take you to my place and Amy will be along in a little while." Ariel hesitated for a moment but then she went into Lita's arms.
"Thank you," Amy said in relief as she got up. "I'll get to your place as fast as I can." She was about to leave but then a thought came to her. She went back and kissed Ariel on the head. "I'll be there soon." Ariel nodded before she buried her face in Lita's shoulder. Lita began walking home with Ariel in her arms.

Hope sat on the bed in the room she would be staying in. She wiped the tears out of her eyes. All this was getting to be too much. She was getting tired of this time traveling and having to stay strong for Ariel.
There was a knock at the door and Michiru came in. "Are you all right," she asked in concern. "You've hardly said a word since we left Hikawa Shrine."
"I'm okay," Hope lied.
Michiru sat down next to Hope. She placed a hand on her cheek. "I don't believe you," she said. "The ocean is roaring around you. You are very distressed."
"Why would I be distressed," Hope asked in a low whisper.
Michiru cupped Hope's face in her hands and turned it upward so that they were making direct eye contact. "You've been through a lot," she stated. "You're lost in time. You're away from your family and you're having a take care of a younger child who is clearly traumatized. You've been trying to find your way home and haven't had any luck. Now your hopes have been dashed because Setsuna is away right now. I know this is a lot on you. The stress is starting to take its toll."
Hope couldn't control herself any longer. The tears flowed down her face and she began to cry hard. "Michiru-mama," she cried as she flung her arms around Michiru's neck. "So much has happened on this trip and some of it I can't tell until I get home. I try to stay strong for Ariel's sake but it gets harder and harder. She has been getting worse and worse since we first got lost. I'm scared of what is going to happen if we don't get home soon."
"Calm down," Michiru soothed as she held her future daughter close to her. "All this is taking its toll on you. You're just a child yourself. Don't take so much responsibility in this."
"I have too," Hope gasped for breath between hysterical sobs. "I'm the oldest."
"I'm aware that Ariel is in very bad shape now," Michiru observed. "But you are not a psychologist. You can't take full responsibility for her. Just do the best you can at getting home."
Hope couldn't talk anymore. She just held onto Michiru and cried hysterically letting all the pent up feelings out. Michiru just held Hope and worked on calming her down.

Amy gazed down at the sleeping child in her arms. She was very concerned and shocked. When she arrived at Lita's Ariel was sitting on the couch sucking her thumb. Lita reported that Ariel hadn't said a word all the way home. Ariel hadn't said anymore than a dozen words all evening. She barely ate her dinner. Amy thought she looked a little thinner since the last time she had visited. Amy also noticed how much Ariel had regressed.
[Flashback]
Amy was filling up the tub so that she could give Ariel her bath. She had assumed that Ariel was getting undressed but when she turned around she saw the child sitting on floor, still fully dressed, with her thumb in her mouth. "Ariel you need to get undressed," she told the child. Ariel didn't reply. She continued to sit there. Amy finally had to undress her. While giving the child her bath Amy tried to make conversation. Ariel didn't say much. She just lay there with her thumb in her mouth. Amy also had to dress Ariel in the pajamas Haruka had brought over.
"What has happened to you Ariel," Amy asked. "You've regressed so much since the last time you were here?"
"Can't tell," Ariel murmured as she let Amy put the pajamas on her. Once Amy was finished Ariel held out her arms to be picked up. Amy scooped her up and carried her into the living room. She then just sat on the couch with Ariel on her lap.
[End Flashback]
"Is she asleep," Lita asked as she came over with two cups of tea.
"Yes," Amy replied.
"Put her in my room," Lita told her. "Both of you can sleep in there and I can take the couch."
"Oh Lita you don't have to do that," Amy protested. "Ariel and I can sleep out here."
"No," Lita told her. "Both of you take my bed and I am not going to take no for an answer."
"Very well," Amy got up and carried Ariel to Lita's room. She tucked Ariel into bed and then kissed her on the forehead. She crept back into the living room and sat down by Lita on the couch. "I wonder what has happened to Ariel. She is so traumatized and she has regressed so much since the last time she was here."
"Unfortunately she can't tell us," Lita sighed. "I guess you just need to be here for her while she's here."
"I'm not a doctor yet Lita," Amy pointed out. "I don't know how to deal with a traumatized child."
"Do any of your resource books have anything on Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome," Lita asked.
"Yes," Amy replied. "I brought them over with me. I am going to have to read up on it and see what I can do for Ariel."
"We'll all help you too," Lita offered.
"Thank you," Amy said in relief. She was quiet for a moment and then gasped, "Oh no. I have a date with Greg tomorrow."
"Go on your date," Lita told her. "I'll look after Ariel."
"Are you sure Lita," Amy asked. "I don't want to burden you with Ariel."
"It won't be a problem," Lita assured her. "I know how to comfort a child."
"Thank you," Amy replied. "Well I am going to turn in. I have the feel that Ariel is going to waking up from nightmares tonight."
"I'm out here if you need me," Lita called as Amy retreated back to the bedroom.
Once Amy was in her nightgown she climbed into bed beside Ariel. The child was sleeping with her thumb in her mouth. Her face was twisted with fear and she was moaning. Amy wrapped her arms around the little girl in an attempt to keep her calm. "I don't know what happened to you Ariel," she whispered. "But I'll do what I can for you now."

Hope woke up in the middle of the night and wondered where she was. Then she remembered. She was in the 20th century and staying with Haruka, Michiru, and Hotaru. Hope thought. Hope thought about the day. She too was shocked when Ariel threw her temper tantrum like that. But also she understood how Ariel felt. There had been times on this trip when she wanted to scream like that too. Hope promised herself.
Deciding she wanted a drink of water, Hope got up. She padded into the kitchen and reached for a glass. She poured herself a drink and sat at the table. While she was sitting at the table Michiru walked in. "I thought I heard someone down here," she stated. "I wasn't sure if it was you or Hotaru."
"I couldn't sleep," Hope admitted. "I really wish Setsuna was here so she could send us home."
"She'll be back in a couple of weeks," Michiru told her.
Hope shook her head. "We can't wait that long," she pointed out. "Ariel really needs therapy. I've got to try and get her home to her mama."
"Hope you really shouldn't be taking full responsibility for this," Michiru stated with concern in her voice.
"I know," Hope replied. "But we can't wait for two weeks. We've got to try again."
"Have it your way," Michiru sighed. She looked at the clock. "Come on. It's late. You need your sleep." Hope did not protest. She let Michiru lead her back upstairs and put her to bed. She was asleep almost as soon as her head hit the pillow.

The next day Amy was sitting on the couch with Ariel in her lap. Hope had come over earlier and they tried the time key but it didn't work. Ariel let her feelings known by throwing a full-blown temper tantrum. After letting her scream for a couple of minutes Amy had picked her up and held her until she had calmed down. The rest of the day Amy tried to get Ariel to talk with her and get some feelings out. Unfortunately since Amy was not a doctor she had to rely on the resources she had. She read everything she could on Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome but there wasn't much she could do. Amy just did not have the experience yet. She had thought about canceling her date but Lita told her to go on and that she would take care of Ariel. So now Amy was telling Ariel that she would be going out tonight.
"Don't go Mommy," Ariel whimpered as she clutched Amy.
Amy thought but she had decided to let Ariel call her that while she was here. "Ariel, Lita will take care of you," Amy told her. "You'll be fine."
A thought occurred to Ariel. "Whom are you going out with?"
"His name is Greg Urawa," Amy told her.
Ariel thought with excitement.
Lita had been listening in on all of this. She came over and took Ariel's little hands into hers. "How about letting Amy go out tonight," she asked. "I know I am not Mommy but I will take care of you."
Ariel thought. So she nodded her head.
"Good girl," Lita smiled. She picked Ariel up off of Amy's lap. "Then we need to let her get ready." Ariel nodded her head again. She stuck her thumb in her mouth and rested her head on Lita's shoulder. She watched as Amy disappeared into the room to get ready.

An hour later Greg arrived at Lita's apartment. Ariel had been told not to call Amy 'Mommy' and to let them tell Greg that she was her cousin.
"Greg," Amy flung her arms around him. "I am so glad you are here. I've really missed you."
"I've missed you too Amy," he replied as he hugged Amy back. "I'm looking into colleges here."
"That would be great," Amy cried. "Then we could be together." They hugged for a few more minutes and then Amy remembered. "Oh Greg I want you to meet my little cousin, Ariel." She pulled Ariel over to him. "Ariel this is my boyfriend Greg."
"Hello Ariel," Greg knelt down to the child's level.
Ariel thought. She walked over and wrapped her arms around Greg's neck. Greg was surprised.
"Wow I never knew I had such a way with children," he commented.
"She does seem to like you," Amy observed. She watched them for a minute and then a thought occurred to her. she thought in astonishment as Greg picked Ariel up. She looked at Lita and she had the same look of realization on her face.
Lita pulled Amy aside so that they whisper without Greg hearing them. "Amy," she hissed. "I think Greg is Ariel's father." Amy blushed tremendously.
"That's what I was thinking," Amy whispered back. She watched Greg and Ariel. "Ariel seems very comfortable with him." She walked back over and took Ariel from Greg's arms. "Greg and I have to go now. You behave yourself for Lita." Ariel didn't say anything. She stuck her thumb in her mouth and nodded. Lita took Ariel into her arms and Amy left with Greg.

"She's a kawaii little thing," Greg commented as they got to the restaurant. "You say she's your cousin."
"Yes," Amy replied.
"It's funny," Greg stated. "When I was holding her I felt something."
"What did you feel," Amy asked.
"Like I knew her from somewhere," Greg replied. "Maybe it's because she's your cousin."
"You think so," Amy chose her words very carefully.
"Yes," Greg said. He looked at Amy. "Amy I love you."
Amy smiled as tears formed in her eyes. "And I love you too," she gasped. The two smiled and leaned across the table. As they kissed Amy felt a warm feeling come over her. After the kiss they settled down to enjoy the rest of their evening together.

When Amy returned to Lita's she found her friend sitting on the couch with Ariel asleep in her arms. "She's woke up three times from nightmares," Lita informed her. "I finally decided to just hold her until you got back."
Amy smiled and sat down next to Lita. She gently stroked Ariel's face. "I have this little one to thank for tonight," she commented. "Because of her I realize who the love of my life is."
"So you finally admit that you love him," Lita stated.
"Yes," Amy replied. "One day he and I will be married and this little girl here will be ours."
"Even though she is so traumatized right now," Lita pointed out.
"I still love her," Amy sighed. "And when I am a doctor I will be able to help her through whatever it is that is causing all of this."
"Then she's a very lucky little girl," Lita said. She carefully handed Ariel over to Amy.
Amy carried Ariel into the bedroom and tucked her into bed. The little girl stirred. "Mommy," she murmured. "You're home."
"Yes Sweetie I'm home," Amy replied as she sat down next to her. Ariel flung her arms around Amy and began to cry. Amy held her tight.
"Mommy I've been having bad dreams all night," she sobbed.
"You're safe," Amy assured her.
"Say 'Mommy's here,'" Ariel sobbed. "That's what you always say when I have bad dreams."
Amy hesitated for a moment. She wasn't this child's mother yet. she thought. She held Ariel and whispered, "Mommy's here." Ariel stuck her thumb back in her mouth and closed her eyes. Within a few minutes she went back to sleep. Amy smiled and tucked the child back into bed. She got ready for bed herself and then climbed in next to Ariel. Wrapping her arms around the little girl she whispered, "Thank you for helping me realize the love of my life." She kissed Ariel and then went to sleep herself.

The next day at the Hikawa Shrine the Inner and Outer Senshi, minus Setsuna were all gathered with Hope and Ariel. Hope had the time key out. "Are you sure you want to try this," Haruka asked her.
"You're still very stressed," Michiru added.
"We have to," Hope replied. "I want to get home and Ariel needs to get home."
"Very well," Michiru sighed. Hope held up the time key. This time an opening appeared.
"It's working Ariel," she called. "Let's go." She turned to Michiru, Haruka and Hotaru. "Thank you for keeping me."
"You're always welcome," Haruka told her.
"Next time bring the others," Hotaru added.
Michiru knelt down in front of Hope. "You take care of yourself," she commanded. "The stress of all this is taking its toll on you. Make sure you take time to relax."
"I will," Hope replied. She gave Michiru a hug.
Meanwhile the Inner Senshi were saying goodbye to Ariel. "Say hello to the future for us," Mina stated.
"Give Annika a hug for me," Raye added.
"And stay out of trouble," Lita said.
"Tell Small Lady that I miss her," Serena sighed.
"Okay," Ariel whispered as she rested her head on Amy's shoulders.
Amy set Ariel down on the ground and looked in the traumatized eyes. "I don't know what has happened to you," she told Ariel. "But just know that when you return home I will be there to help you through all of this. You will get better."
"I know Mommy," Ariel choked. She flung her arms around Amy's neck. Amy hugged her tightly and then gently pushed her over to Hope. Hope took her hand. The two little girls waved goodbye until they were gone.
"Looks like you're going to have a trying time Amy," Raye stated. "I was able to pick up a lot of trauma from Ariel."
"Hope is very stress too," Michiru sighed.
Amy gazed up at the sky. "The last couple of days have been an experience," she pointed out. "But I now know who the father of my child is going to be. I am no longer going to run away from my feelings. I will face them and admit my love for Greg. I will let my love for him grow."
"We're happy for you Amy," Serena squealed. "Now we both know who the fathers of our children are."
"Let's all look forward to the future," Haruka stepped in. "We are all going to be happy."
Everyone nodded in agreement. The future was bright and they all looked forward to it.

To be continued...