Crossing Worlds

A waiter from the nearby lounge stopped by just then, carrying a tray of bottles filled with a multicolored juice, handing one to either girl, “The main party is on the Lido, but decks 13 and 14 both have better views.” the waiter told Daddy with a smile and a wink.

Daddy smiled, “Hey, wait, we didn’t order anything.” he responded as the waiter gave him a drink, a glass filled with a red slushy and an umbrella.

The waiter chuckled, “First timers? Food and drink are included; have fun at the party!” she said, disappearing between the rows of patrons. 

Daddy relaxed, shrugging, taking a sip of his drink and giving it an approving nod, glancing at the girls. Hannah had no intention of drinking the liquid, which swirled and glittered, but Daddy clearly thought that she would at least try it, even if he didn’t say so. Hannah sighed, hoisting the bottle to her lips, using both hands to steady it, and nursing it. Her mouth was filled with a sweet, fruit-punch-flavored drink, chilled and delicious. Hannah grinned as Emily made the same discovery she had, and Daddy gave them an approving nod, turning towards the elevators once more. 

Hannah and Emily obediently followed as if they could do anything else. They entered the elevator, which whisked them up several decks. As they passed the Lido deck, the glass at the rear of the elevator looked out upon the seas, glistening blue ocean water and fresh sunlight bathing them as the elevator stopped. The doors slid open, and a torrent of upbeat music washed over Hannah, so much so she could feel the music in her chest.

They stepped from the elevator into the bright sun, the ship's deck spreading out on either side. Hannah was up by the small waterpark, several slides spiraling downward to the splash pads, a massive bucket tipping over and soaking passengers below who squealed with joy. On the other side, the deck split, wrapping around the ship's edges, leaving a massive hole in the center, which looked down on the Lido. The pool that stood below had been covered, and directly across from Hannah was a gigantic screen pointing towards them and down, sun lounge chairs neatly stacked to one side. Massive speakers flanked the screen, pumping the three decks with music as people joined the party.

Hannah felt overwhelmed; the number of towering people in the massive place made her anxious. However, Emily seemed to have picked up on this, as Hannah felt Emily holding her hand tightly. With the support of her sister, the girls gingerly followed behind Daddy, who stepped up to the railing overlooking the Lido, a smile on his face. The railing had a wood handrail and glass pane below to prevent Littles from falling. Daddy stood next to the banister, looking down as the crowd assembled. Hannah and Emily stood just before him, faces pressed to the glass, taking in the view. 

From this vantage point, Hannah could see across the way the decks beneath the giant screen were set up in a stage of sorts, with crew members milling about, including one particular man in a sparkling blue outfit and shades. The man stepped up to a mic, the music quieting only a hair as he spoke, “Attention, diapered adventures, this is your cruise director, Marty, speaking; I’d like to welcome everyone aboard the beautiful SS Dreamwave. I will be your guide to the fun this cruise, along with my crew of the fun squad.” he said, motioning to the other members around him in blue, their shorts contrasting to the slacks most employees wore. 

“Now, who is ready to set sail for adventure!” Marty called out, tossing his hands as the crowd went wild, the music amping up. “Let’s get underway then! Ready, 5, 4, 3…” Marty began to countdown, the music pulsing in Hannah’s chest as he counted. 

As Marty hit zero, a series of horns sounded, the ship's horns echoing across the harbor as the crowd cheered. Only then did Hannah notice they were no longer in port; their ship had left the dock behind and was sailing towards open waters. She hadn’t felt a thing!

“Now, does everyone have a drink?” Marty continued, raising a brimming glass someone handed him, “Littles, parents, raise your bottles and cheer!” he ordered, the crowd cheering, and all around Hannah, people took long sips of their drinks, happy chatter filling the air. “We have so many fun activities planned for you all this trip, but let’s start with a bang!”

As Marty said this, Hannah heard and felt a thud deep within the ship; moments later, fireworks boomed overhead in various colors, the music swelling almost intoxicatingly. Hannah felt drawn in as if the music were luring her, sweet-talking her; resisting was difficult. Hannah wasn’t sure what it was or why she felt this way; it almost felt like the opening to Naomi and Oliver. Marty was speaking again, but Hannah was focused on this feeling, trying to isolate and understand it. She only caught the last bit of Marty’s speech, “Littles! Show your parents how much you love them.” he ordered.

Hannah was initially confused, only then realizing something was off; her tummy felt full, and her bladder was aching. As Hannah was coming to realize her needs, it was too late as her body pushed, and she began to fill her diaper. Hannah grunted, squatting as her body pushed, the seat of her diaper swelling and bulging as she blushed deeply. 

Hannah was mortified as she helplessly filled her diaper, but a glance around her told her she was far from the only one. Emily squatted next to her, seemingly equally embarrassed, her hands going to cover her face. Every Little Hannah spotted seemed to be in a similar predicament, caregivers leaning down, patting bums, and praising them as their Littles lost control.

Hannah backed away from the glass, turning to get away, but Daddy was scooping her up, holding her in his arms as she desperately tried to get away. “There’s my good girl!” he said, holding her close. 

Hannah’s panicked expression must have told him everything he needed to know because the next thing Hannah knew, Daddy had stuck a pacifier in her mouth. Hannah nursed unconsciously and felt herself beginning to relax. Daddy gently rocked her as she nursed, the rhythmic suckling soothing her as her panic attack slowly ebbed. “Shh, it’s okay, sweetheart, you did amazing; Daddy is very proud of you.” Daddy was saying, patting Hannah’s bum.

Marty continued his speech, ramping up the crowd and getting them moving. Dance music filled the three decks as Daddy stepped away from the railing, Emily following close behind as they stepped inside, away from the noise. Daddy pulled the pacifier from Hannah’s lips, pocketed it, and offered her her bottle. “Drink up, sweetie. Are you feeling better?”

Hannah still felt anxious but could manage it; the numbness the pacifier had offered only dulled her senses long enough for her panic to subside. She nodded, embarrassed, and drank from the bottle. “What was that?” she asked.

Daddy grinned, “Apparently, something to help Littles behave, to be good babies. Why don’t we get a bite to eat and relax before finding something to do.” 

Hannah nodded, feeling Daddy set her down. As Hannah took her first step, she was immediately reminded of the soggy state of her diaper, squishing between her legs. Hannah winced, “Daddy?” she asked, her legs splayed, “Can we, uhh…” Hannah blushed, unable to finish her statement.

Daddy smiled, leaning down to her. “Were you about to ask for a diaper change, honey? You know you shouldn’t ask for those.” 

Hannah blushed, looking away, “I’m sorry…” she mumbled.

Daddy chuckled, kissing her forehead, his fingers pulling her shorts down enough to inspect her diaper, only furthering her embarrassment. “I was going to change you both, but you need to learn not to ask, sweetheart; Daddy will take care of you. Come on, Em, let’s get you changed,” he said, offering a hand.

Hannah sulked as they made their way down a flight of stairs and entered one of several changing areas on the ship, with many changing tables and private areas for nursing. Daddy scooped Emily up, laying her on one, strapping her in, “Ohh! Can I get a regular baby diaper?” Emily asked, hopeful.

Daddy smiled, nodding, “Of course, baby girl.” he responded, taking one of the far slimmer diapers from the stacks below. 

Hannah was a bit relieved at not being changed here; there were a lot of Amazons milling about, and Littles were in various states of undress. Hannah saw more than one poopy bum being changed, and she found herself blushing. Daddy wasted no time cleaning Emily up and changing her; she sat beside Hannah, grinning as she stretched her legs. Hannah could barely tell the girl was even wearing a diaper! The shorts were designed to accommodate something far more bulky than what she wore.

The trio left the lounge, Hannah sighing as she felt the mess squishing between her legs as she walked. She hated the feeling and regretted saying anything to Daddy as they made their way to the Lido deck and the buffet. They circumnavigated the bustling party, entering the busy dining area. The smell of food washed over Hannah as she took a sip from her bottle, which was nearly empty now. 

Daddy joined the line at one of the food stations, gathering two plates. The girls were close behind him as he began piling food on each. It quickly became evident to Hannah that he was making a plate for himself and one for the both of them. For himself, Daddy got a serving spoonful of a pasta dish as well as garlic bread and a salad. The girls were getting fruit, some puree, crackers, pudding, and fresh bottles. 

Hannah sulked at the lack of choices, but it was still far better than being forced to drink nothing but milk, so she didn’t complain. Daddy led them to an empty table, lifting both girls into high chairs, Hannah wincing noticeably as her bum made contact with the seat. Daddy gave her a knowing look, ‘You should have listened,’ that look said.

Hannah grumbled but didn’t say anything. Daddy sat the plate of food between both girls as he tucked into his meal. The only silverware they had been given were two small pastel-colored spoons for the puree and pudding. Hannah and Emily ignored the puree, instead filling up on the fruit and crackers, neither of which had much for complex flavor but was delicious nonetheless. The girls finished everything apart from the green, disgusting-looking puree and enjoyed the pudding.

“You two had better finish everything on your plate,” Daddy warned, sipping a drink of his own. 

Hannah groaned, taking a sip from her bottle. The liquid inside was bubbly and sweet, tasting like coconut. She and Emily shared a look, begrudgingly taking spoonfuls of the green mush and gingerly tasting it. It wasn’t as bad as it looked, tasting like pureed broccoli that had been sweetened and watered down. Emily hated it, though, sputtering and gagging. “I’ll finish it,” Hannah whispered, earning a much-relieved look from Emily.

Hannah polished off the small portion, returning her attention to her bottle. Between all the drinks, Hannah had felt the need to grow again. She let her bladder relax, soaking it into her diaper; Hannah hoped she would get a fresh change soon, although this diaper seemed to have plenty more capacity. 

Daddy nodded his approval as they finished their drinks, glancing at his wristband. “There are a few activities we can do right now: the party, of course, storytime in the library, a meet and greet, a Little’s dance party, or the adventure course. What would you two like to do?”

Hannah suppressed her initial reaction, asking to be changed first, glancing at Emily, who answered for her thankfully. “Uhh, why not the adventure course?” she asked, glancing at Hannah, who nodded.

Hannah had no better idea; she wasn’t even sure what the course would be like, but if it got them out of a dance party designed exclusively for Littles, she was all for it. Daddy smiled, standing and lifting both girls from their highchairs, setting them on their feet. “To the adventure course, then!” he said, taking the lead.

Hannah wasn’t sure where the course was, but Daddy seemed to know precisely, leading them to a bank of elevators that had them ascend several decks up, opening to a sun deck shaded with massive umbrellas. The floor was cushioned with a bright foam mat, soft and springy underfoot. The course was more of a jungle gym than a proper course.

The first section was a large, padded tunnel painted cheerful colors like yellow, blue, and pink. The tunnels winded in different directions, inviting Hannah to crawl through and discover where they led. Some tunnels even had little windows cut into them so Littles could peek out as they passed. Next, the course featured padded ramps and steps, small enough for Littles but steep enough to give them a sense of accomplishment when they reached the top. At each ramp's peak, a tiny slide led down into a pit of blocks and soft balls. The foam balls were big enough for the girls to grab and toss around.

The course included a balancing beam and a low, comprehensive, and padded bridge for littles to crawl across or walk with the help of a parent. Below the beam, a soft mat was filled with plush animals, creating a little zoo-like area for kids. In the corner was a ‘ball crawl,’ a circular area filled with brightly colored balls. The pit was shallow, so it was easy for the littles to wade through or sit and play. Interspersed through the course were large, soft playblocks shaped like stars, moons, and animals. The girls could climb them, stack them, or crawl between them as they made their way through the obstacle course. Some of the blocks even made squeaky noises or crinkled when touched. 

Baby swings were stationed at the end of the course, where the girls could wind down after their adventure. The swings sway gently in the breeze of the moving ship. All around the course, the views from the sundeck were stunning. The bright blue ocean stretched to the horizon, and the sun's warmth and gentle sea breeze created the perfect outdoor environment. The ship's wooden railing framed the scene, making the deck feel safe and secure while giving the girls glimpses of the endless sky and water beyond. 

As Hannah was taking this in, her wristband buzzed. Glancing at it, the holographic screen illuminated, “Welcome to the adventure course!” the message read, “See if you can pass each challenge.”

Below the message was a list of challenges, each themed appropriately for a baby: “Crawl Before You Walk,” Tunnel Tumble, “Diaper Dash,” Ramp Climb," “Bubble Bounce,” Foam Pit Fun, “Toddler Teeter,” balancing beam, “Build-a-Bottle,” soft block stack.” 

Hannah rolled her eyes at the silly challenges, earning a shrug from Emily. “You girls have fun, okay?” Daddy asked as he sat near the railing, watching them.

Hannah grimaced as she felt the contents of her diaper shift, but it was clear that she would have to finish the course before she was changed. Emily grinned to her, “Come on! Let’s do it!” she said eagerly, crossing to the foam tunnel and crawling in, her diaper bum waggling.

Hannah sighed, falling to her knees and following through the snaking tunnels. The course was simple enough, and each time Hannah finished an obstacle, whether crawling across the beam, sliding down a slide, or summiting a ramp, her wristband buzzed with excitement and a message, “You did it!” and checking off the corresponding challenge. The course may have been straightforward, but given the acrobatics Hannah needed to accomplish it and the added challenge of maneuvering with a full diaper, she was out of breath by the time she reached the swings.

Emily was already in a swing, giggling as she rose high into the air; an Amazon woman saw her, smiling, and held out her arms, “Come on sweet-pea, want to swing?”

Hannah didn’t have a chance to respond as the woman scooped her up and plopped her in the seat. Hannah winced as her bum made contact, the mess spreading even more. As they had back in the daycare, these swings were automated, and soon Hannah rose into the air, swinging back and forth. She grinned, enjoying the feeling of air whistling through her hair. 

From her new perspective, Hannah could see how high they were from the ocean's surface. They had to be 20 stories or more! The height was only amplified by the fact that Hannah wasn’t her average adult height, making the ship feel even taller. She glanced over at Daddy, who sat watching them, a woman sitting next to him. The woman was dressed in a short skirt and revealing crop top, clearly soaking in the morning sun, chatting with Daddy as they watched Hannah and Emily swing.

Hannah wondered what they were talking about. Daddy met her eyes, standing, the woman following suit and approaching the swings as Hannah stopped. “Gosh, she is just adorable!” The woman said, pulling Hannah from the swing without even asking.

Hannah immediately felt the woman’s hand feeling her bum, “And it seems someone was a good girl too!” she praised Hannah, making her blush sincerely.

Daddy chuckled, “That’s after she asked for a change.”

The woman gasped, giving Hannah a shocked look, “This precious thing was asking for a change! How naughty! I keep something special in case my Little ever forgets his place.” 

Daddy cocked an eyebrow, “What would that be?” 

The woman smiled, “I can show you.”

Hannah was increasingly uncomfortable, squirming in the woman's arms, holding her hands for Daddy. Daddy gave her a look, but he didn’t seem sure how to handle the situation, so he let the woman continue. 

The woman grinned, sitting down with Hannah on her lap as she pulled open her bag. She produced two things, one of which was a tightly rolled-up diaper and the other, a fresh diaper of an aqua-blue color. “Twofold, depending on how naughty he was, I keep his last diaper to double him up! I also have a squish diaper, too, if it wasn’t too naughty,” she said.

Hannah realized, with a start, the woman had meant that she freaking kept her Little’s soiled diapers! For the sole purpose of punishing him! Hannah felt queasy at the thought, a sense of nausea washing over her. Thankful the woman was already putting it back in her bag, but the very idea made her sick to her stomach. It was only then that Hannah realized that the woman had laid Hannah on the bench beside her; the woman pulled her shorts off, getting ready to change Hannah right there in the middle of the adventure course. 

End of Chapter 37