I decided to take a break (like I really need one) from When Darkness Calls to write this. Though if anyone interested I am about ready to post the 4th chapter (Which is pretty long) soon and hopefully get the 5th one out shortly after. I have just been granted a lot more free time so I have been writing a lot. Anyway enough about that story. I'm haven't really seen anyone do this story idea before and have wanted to try it out for some time so please let me know what you think. If it really sucks let me know and you will never see it again. On with the story.

Summary: Ken's past doesn't seem to want to leave him alone. When someone from his past that thought he was dead finds him, what will happen? (Sorry really bad)

Disclaimer: Of course I do NOT own Weiss or I probably would be doing something besides typing fanfics.

Chapter 1

It was a seemingly normal day at the Koneko. The sun was shining and the weather was warm. The four florists were busy helping and avoiding the fan girls that overflowed the flower shop.

The rush came and went leaving the boys tired and wishing it was time to close. With still an hour of the business day remaining and no current customers they decided to finish some of the dirtier work. Yoji and Ken were watering and trimming plants while Omi was in charge of planting and repotting plants and Aya started on some arrangements that were to be delivered the following morning.

"Aya-kun can you help me take there pots to the back." Omi was trying to move a display of orchids for repotting. Aya gave an affirmative "Hn" before walking over and taking a few pots and following Omi to the back. Meanwhile Yoji started to water the roses while Ken took the lilies, though his mind was elsewhere.

"Hey Kenken, the floor doesn't need to be washed yet. We don't close for another hour." Yoji announced chuckling at his friends absent mindedness. This was enough to pull Ken from his thoughts.

"What?" Ken gave a confused blank look not yet aware of what he was doing. Yoji gestured to the floor where Ken was currently spraying water. Ken gave a low "oh" before turning off the nozzle. His movements were slightly sluggish and he had barely spoken all day, acting nothing like his normal self. Yoji came over and placed a hand on Ken's shoulder sensing something wasn't right.

"Hey man what's wrong? Ya seem kinda out of it." Ken let out a heavy sigh returning his gaze to the floor.

"Oh it's nothing…really." He paused not sure if he should continue. "I was just thinking about the J-League, the cup finals (1) are coming up soon. I just wondered what it would be like to actually play that game. I almost had my chance, but then Kase…" Ken stopped and looked up at Yoji giving him a small sad smile. "Well you know the rest." Yoji gave Kens shoulder a squeeze.

"Ken you know…"

"I really should get to moping this up before Aya comes back up front and has my hide. You know how he is about messes being left unattended." Ken let out another quick sigh and walked quickly to the back room to grab the mop and mop bucket. Yoji was about to walk after him but was stopped when he heard someone enter the shop behind him.

He turned around to see a young women looking around. From what he could tell she was about 5' 7" and somewhere in her early 20's. She had dark brown hair that was pulled back into a ponytail and she had deep emerald colored eyes. The woman had a slim figure, but obviously was very active. She was wearing a pair on dark blue jeans, a white spaghetti strap tank and a pair of worn tennis shoes. Around her neck she wore a silver chain with a ring on it. The ring had a thin silver band and had a tiny blue topaz (2).

"Hello. Is there anything I can help you with?" Yoji smiled and walked over to her. She looked up at him and returned the smile. 'Whoa, she's hot. Time to put on the ol' Kudoh charm.'

"Um, possibly. I was hoping to find some fresh gentians. I have been looking around and was told that this was the place to go, so here I am."

"Well your in luck, I think we do have some, but I will have to ask my coworker. Any particular reason you're looking for gentians?"

"Yea, they were a close friend of mine's favorite. His mom used to get them all the time, so I guess they reminded him of her. Whatever the reason he loved them." She replied, her smile saddening slightly.

"Were?" Yoji asked lifting an eyebrow

"Yea, he died a while back. He was caught in a fire."

"Oh I'm sorry. I shouldn't have pried."

"No, it's alright, you couldn't have known." She paused taking a moment to let out a sigh, then smiled brightly at him again. "So to answer I don't know if you can help me Mr….."

"Just call me Yoji, and no I personally can't help you unless it's a date your after." She shook her and rolled her eyes. "No, well that's too bad. There is someone else here though that can help you find them; he's the gentian expert around here. I'll be back with him in just a second."

"That would be great, thank you."

Yoji walked to the back room right as Ken was coming out. He had the cleaning supplies with him, and wasn't as distracted now.

"Hey Kenken, just the man I was looking for. There is a girl here asking about gentians. You think you can hook her up?" Yoji said giving him a wink.

"Uh sure, I guess."

"Good now lets go." When they came back into the flower shop they saw that she now had set her purse on the counter and was bent over looking at the lilies Ken had been watering before. She was standing to the side to avoid the puddle and was slightly blocked from their view.

"I'm back and I brought a friend. His name's Ken and he know everything you'll need to know about gentians."

"She stood up and turned to face them. "Nice to meet you Ke…" She gasped and brought her hands to cover her mouth. She took a step back and shook her head slowly. Ken wore the same shocked expression on his face as he stared wide eyed at her. They stayed like that for a few moments before she snapped to life.

"You Bastard!" She yelled, lunged forward and punched Ken square in the jaw. He stumbled back knocking over a table of tulips causing the pots to shatter. Tears sprung to her eye as she quickly turned and ran from the shop.

Omi and Aya came back into the shop when they heard the commotion. Aya looked around saw the mess on the floor and the red mark on Ken's face, "I demand to know what is going on in here?" The red head glared hard at Yoji.

He raised his hands in defense, "I have no clue what that was all about. You'll have to ask Ken." He replied pointing his thumb over to the dazed man.

They all turned to look at Ken, his head was tilted towards the floor and his breathing slightly heavy. Before anyone could say anything further he ran out the back of the shop and into the house.

"Whose bag is this?" The two remaining florists turn and face Omi who is now holding up the purse.

"Oh it was that girl's. She came in here asking about gentians so I went to go get Ken. I brought him over and when she saw him she freaked out, punched him, and ran out.

"That seems strange." Omi paused trying to figure out what might have gone on. "Did she say anything to him?"

"Not really. She called him a bastard and that was all. He seemed really shaken up when he saw her though."

"I'm going to go talk to Ken." As Omi went to leave Aya reached his hand out and stopped him.

"No, we all are. Something doesn't seem right. Yoji, lock the gate and come on."

With the shop closed, they all headed into the house where they found Ken in his room. He was sitting on his bed staring at a silver band (ring) in his hand. They filed in and waited in silence. When Ken didn't say anything Yoji got up and placed the purse on the bed next to him.

"So who was that?" He asked softly not wanting to upset his friend further. Ken kept his eyes focused downward and after a long paused replied.

"Her name is Jaide Shimura. She is a web page designer, or at least I know she used to be one. She also played soccer and almost made it into the women's league but she injured her knee." His voice was quiet and distanced and his eyes were distant.

"What is her relation to you?" Aya asked sternly. Ken finally looked up at them as a tear fell down his cheek and onto the ring in his hand.

"Jaide was… she was….she was my fiancé."

TBC?

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Sorry to end it there. I will be writing more shortly (and I do mean that) if you guys actually think I should. So please let me know what you think or if you have any ideas. Chapters 2- 4 are completed they just need to be typed up and posted. Suggestions are more than welcome. Thanks.

1- I don't know if that is the correct way to address the j-league finals but hey it works

2- : a blue topaz is December's birthstone. This may or may not be considered a slight spoiler. This ties into the next chapter and does hold some significance.

Carrothien