Skye Prower

Skye held on tightly to Fluffy, wrapping his tails around her. "I think we need a moment alone."

Huh? 201

"Lemonade sounds good," said Melody

*older Skye smiles* Of course you can Dad. It is strange seeing you so young, twice. OH! *older skye runs to a shelf and pushes over a couple of photos so the can't be seen* Now then. Oh, and Tails, you might want to see this to. I think you'll like it. *reels from smack* Ow. I'm not sure. She's the younger you after all.

"I'm sure I can carry you Dylan," said Skye. "I... don;t know what to say," he said to Fluffy.

Thanks. Now let's patch you up. 197

*older Skye Smiles* I don't quite have large enough tails now *younger Skye turns light orange* T-t-this is t-too s-strange. *older Skye thinks for a moment* I know how to calm you down. How about you come with me for a moment.

"Okay then Dylan. You go work on your story then," said Harmony. -------------- Melody paused for a moment. "Maybe something to drink, but I'm not that hungry right now. But if you want something..."

You're hurt. So it's not 195

*Older Skye walks up next to Shadow* Far from it actually. And it isn't permanent. More... a place for long term scientific research projects. We'll be staying here for about a year before heading home. Other come and go depending on their projects and assignments. That, and some people just like the idea of space. *looks at younger self* Don't you Skye? *younger self curls up into a ball, now completely hidden by his tails* *older Skye looks at Dylan and Fluffies* I did, but it certainly didn't happen overnight.

*looks at Dylan* Can you get a first aid kit from the store. *looks at Eliza* Sorry. It was my fault. 192

"He... does seem to be racked with guilt about it. Do you want to punish him?" Skye asked in a whisper.

*younger Skye looks at Shadow* I'd forgotten y-you'd been in space before. *looks and sees rest of the group. Catches sight of his older self. Tries to hide himself with his tails* *Older Skye looks at Fluffy* Yes, it did rather set things in motion. *Looks at Shadow* Yes it is. The Ark is still out there, refurbished. Think of this almost as a sister station. *sees younger self. laughs slightly* No need to be scared Skye. I am you after all.

Are you okay Eliza? 189

"It's still not much of a walk," said Kimi. "I'm here if you want to talk," whispered Skye.

"Just... tell me why you trust him so much?" asked Harmony, then she paused. "I'm sorry, I'm going on and on about this."

*Older Skye smiles at the joke. Picks up Ruby.* Yes I think I do. So did Daddy's little genius enjoy her adventure? *looks around room* I can imagine how strange this must be.

"But if we find how to free Max safely, we can do the same for Charlie," said Kimi. Skye just sat next to Fluffy.

Oops.. I'm... I'm sorry.... 186

"I... I guess it is," said Harmony, though she sounded uncertain.

Younger Skye: *still looking out the window* I had no idea what Mobius looked like from up here.... *Older Skye walks into room, slipping a communicator into his lab coat pocket* Well, quite the crowd here. If I knew we'd had guests coming I'd have changed out of my work clothes... Wait a minute... *looks at the assembled crowd*

*tries to trip Dylan again* You started with the water balloons! 183

"And... Skye also thinks this?" asked Harmony. -------------- "I guess I'm taking everything too seriously right now." Melody took a deep breath. "Okay. I'm relaxed now!"

Young Skye: *still staring out the window* From other room: She's back? Thank goodness. Hold on a moment Cutie, I'll let Security know they can call off the search!

*grins and chases Dylan* 169