The time machine was alive beneath her. It whirred and vibrated and gradually began to shake. The dial was set for two hours. Even that was dangerous. If she was caught, she would be terminated. But still, she had to do it. There was a ball waiting for her and a handsome man and countless other opportunities that, as a clone, she would never again get the chance to experience. Just for one night, she wanted to be special. Cinder-Ella pulled the lever down. The time machine burst into motion.