The Broken Time

“If you want to, but I have a meeting tomorrow, so I really can’t be in the investigation.” Aunt Vanessa looked very dejected because she couldn’t try it out. “Yeah, it’ll only take 2 days.” Mom talked like she wasn’t frightened about it, but I could see that she was worried; it was filled with fear. She gave me a big hug, like it was going to be the last moment with her. My eyes were filled up with tears, and my nose have gotten red.

Meanwhile, Mom and Aunt Vanessa was talking about their work. Afterwards, Mom got into the time machine, opened the window pane of the machine. After about a minute, it flew up and I waved to my mom until she wasn’t in my sight.

(After calling Ariana)——— “She said she can go with you. She’ll come here in about 5 minutes. Don’t worry, she knows lot about Julia.” Ariana had arrived and I was ready to start my quest. Ariana always had a warm smile on her face and she helped me put on my seatbelt; she was very caring. Meanwhile, I closed my eyes and dreamed about my family. Right after I opened my eyes, we arrived.

“Selena, do you remember anything about your mother right before she left?”Ariana asks patiently. “I remember her wearing a brown shirt and blue jeans, with black shoes on. We can travel around Berlin, since we have 4 days left.” I suggested. We were looking around for 3 days. Moreover, Ariana and I went across every streets and every famous places. There we arrived, the last place in Berlin; it was a gigantic museum with lots of ancient architectures. We took heavy, tired steps, rushing up the steps.

	If you are reading this book in the year of 2051, you probably won’t believe that my mother was the person who invented the time machine and her name is Julia Peterson. As you would’ve learned, the one who invented the time machine is Henderson Peterson. However, that’s true, but also untrue. My mother is an inventor and she loves to plan variety of experiments. However, I loath her doing these experiments because I wouldn’t have been able to live with her after this terrible adventure. 

It was a sunny and cozy day outside. The chirping birds and the shining sunlight welcomed me to come out of the windows and greet the weather. I was meeting Aunt Vanessa today since Dad was going to pick Mom up from Aunt Vanessa’s. In addition, they had to tell me something important and I couldn’t fall asleep last night. The next morning, I dashed to the car and slammed the door like it was about to crash. Moreover, I imagined if I opened my eyes, I would be standing right in front of Aunt Vanessa.

	I am Selena Peterson, and I am currently in 7th grade. My grandparents always say that I was just like my mom when she was young; very adventurous, and curious about chemistry or engineering. These days, our family never let her do inventions because we don’t want the event to happen again. This all started at the year of 2050, in Berlin, Germany. 

Aunt Vanessa, Dad, and Cindy had their smile upon their faces, when they saw me and Mom arriving safely. I ran into Dad’s arms and everybody was welcoming mother. “You are one brave girl, Selena! You will be the hero in our heart.” Aunt Vanessa gave me a warm hug. I felt strong. I felt brave. And finally, I felt safe. “But where’s Ariana?” Dad was checking. I guess she’s suffering at the time of World War II. I started telling them the story of how I found Mom and why we left Ariana. 	Afterwards, I never allowed Mom to create inventions, and we lived a normal life. Even though she was a scientist, she gave up on her job. Eventually, she passed this invention to my uncle to announce it in public. His name was Henderson Peterson.

-Epilogue- Uncle Henderson has published the time machine in public and a lot of people are seeming to buy those things. After he published it, two years have passed. About 2 days ago, Uncle Henderson announced that Julia Peterson was the one who figured out the invention; it was announced all around the world, and now you probably know the story of how my mom was the inventor but she isn’t anymore.

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We went to the train station and bought three tickets. We sprinted to the train stop, and I couldn’t even see my feet moving. We got in the rushing train and stood up until we arrived. 	Meanwhile, we stopped in front of a sign where it said “Berlin Center Courtyard.” We scampered down the stairs and ran into the time machine. “Get on, quickly all three of us have to arrive there.” Ariana looked very impatient. In the meantime, Mom was controlling the remote control and the time machine was going to leave after 3 minutes. We waited until there was 2 minutes left.

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Mom controlling remote to get ready for take off

“Julia, I’m so happy to see you being safe. But you have to go back, we only have a day left for World War II to start.” We explained to her about how we came here. “We only have 4 hours left. Where’s your time machine?” Mom was asking us while running towards the train station. “It’s in the center courtyard. It’ll take an hour if we take the train.” I spoke so fast that I didn’t even know what I said.

There I saw Mom, she looked lost, turning her head side to side; she was all by herself. Suddenly, I met her eyes and she saw me, too. I scampered into her arms. “Selena! Why are you here? Ariana!” Mom was confused, but we had no time to greet each other better.

After about an hour, the car rushed through, “Daddy, hurry up. I can’t wait to hear what they’re trying to tell me. Speed up!” I screamed impatiently. “Okay, honey.” I kind of irritated him. After that “short” hour, we arrived in front of her house with bunch of techie materials. Aunt Vanessa has worked with Mom for 16 years (also with other inventors and scientists, but they mostly work together), therefore, they know about each other a lot. They are adventurous, and they love to investigate new things or create new things (just like me).

“Aunt Vanessa and Mommy, what were you trying to tell me?” I tapped my toes on the floor and bit my nails. “Your mom and I invented a time machine,” Aunt Vanessa uttered. “we worked on these for years!” “Really, can I try it?” I was waiting for their answer. However, they have to try it first, so that when they publish it, there won’t be any sophisticated problems. “I’ll go for the experiment,” Mom was taking a risk for what was very dangerous, “since, I was the one who invented this, therefore, I have to.”

“I’ll go. I promise to bring her back,” my voice was trembling and my lips were shaking. Aunt Vanessa, Dad, and Cindy was standing right in front of me and they didn’t say a word. Before anybody could say anything, I dashed inside another time machine. Afterwards, Aunt Vanessa gave me all of the things I needed. “I don’t think it’ll be safe to go by yourself. Your mother has a scientist friend who is called, Ariana, and she worked with her for more than 10 years. I’ll call her for help.”

Two days have passed, and we had to bring Mom from her trip. I didn’t feel comfortable because I was worried if Mom would be in jeopardy. Suddenly, Aunt Vanessa’s name came up on Dad’s phone. “Conner, Julia didn’t arrive, and I just found out that the remote control was broken!” I could tell that she was in danger by Dad’s expression on his face... By the time we have arrived, I only saw Aunt Vanessa standing in front of the door. “The remote’s broken, somebody has to get her, because she’s in Germany, when it was the week before World War II started,” sweats were dripping down Aunt Vanessa’s face, and her face was pale.

Chapter 1: I Am Selena Peterson Chapter 2: To Aunt Vanessa‘s Chapter 3: How it All Started Out Chapter 4: I’m Leaving Today

Chapter 5: I Missed You a Lot Chapter 6: Way Back Home Chapter 7: Who Is She? Chapter 8: Now You Know Why...

Suddenly, Ariana snatched the remote control away from Mom and put it in her carriage bag. “What are you doing Ariana? ARIANA!!” I shouted into her ears. Mom was looking confused while she was speaking to Ariana. Ariana suddenly, pushed my mom to the opposite side.

“I started to hate you from that Science Fair Report! You were always the one who the professors have wanted to use for their experiment and you were always the loved one, not me. I don’t want you back! From the time you were alive, you shouldn’t have been there… Never be involved in my life, never! And I’m going to be the one that the world admires!” Ariana was hurting my Mom; I heard those loud slaps and stomps. “STOP ARIANA!!!!” I smashed a hard rock into Ariana’s face. Right after that, I ran to Mom and helped her up. We scampered into the time machine with the remote control. “NO! Don’t leave me!” Ariana yelled for her life... ‘Sorry Ariana, but you deserve it.’ I say in my mind while we arrived home.

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