title: mystic lily xx
anime series: full moon wo sagashite xx
disclaimer: Tanemura-sensei holds all rights for full moon wo sagashite characters
status: started xx

This is the mystic lily that blooms in the spirit world. It's also known as the Flower of Forgetfulness. Just one touch to your lips and you'll lose all of your memories. Shinigami who regain their memories turn into ghosts probably because they are still linked to this world. So, if we wipe out Takuto's memories with this, he'll forget everything. This is probably the only thing that exists that can stop him from becoming a ghost. This flower only blooms on the day of a lunar eclipse in the spirit world. The Flower of Forgetfulness blooms inside a cave located in the forbidden forest in the spirit world. Normally, the entrance to the cave is sealed, so there's no way in, but during the lunar eclipse, when the flower is bloom, the entrance is open. The flower holds strong powers. It punishes all who approaches it. You'll be violating the rules of the spirit world. You will receive a punishment… are you prepared?

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'Meroko, are you sure this is really alright?' asked Mitsuki, her face contorted with concern.

'Yes, it is!' Meroko smiled gently, bending down to look Mitsuki in the eyes. 'Don't look at me with those eyes; I want to see you encouraging me, not pulling me back!'

She flicked Mitsuki gently in the forehead just like Takuto did when he was teasing them. 'I have to do this; for Takuto, and for you,'

Together, they gathered a special concoction they had stirred up from one of the old books Meroko had brought a few days ago – the Draught of Dreams. Gathering a single feather and aligning drops of rose dew within the whisper of the wind, Meroko had shown some quality powers with being able to create such a simple yet divine potion. The Draught of Dreams gave the victim dreamless sleep within a cloud protecting the mind from any evil spirits or disturbance to wake them. In the ancient book of wisdom, it was used in the past to subdue restless people who were suffering from insomnia.

Silently, they glided through the main house in which obaa-chan and Tanaka were sleeping soundly. Mitsuki dipped the feather into the weightless potion and brushed it over the sleeper's eyes, wishing them beautiful dreams. Returning to her room, Mitsuki hesitated before applying the same treatment for Takuto. To keep himself from suffering as a Shinigami, Takuto had transformed into his cat-form to sleep; usually, sleeping in his plushie-form was awkwardly uncomfortable, but in the circumstances, he preferred to rest his eyes free of the haunting curse rather than waking, sweating in the cold night, the grasp of death wrenching him away from his body.

'Mitsuki? Are you okay?'

Mitsuki gazed at Takuto's sleeping form, his even breathing making the blankets heave slightly with each inhale. A strange feeling crept over her… yet she was unsure. Her first priority at the moment was Takuto's health and well-being, not only because she would not be able to transform into Full Moon, but because Takuto was a very important friend to her; always there, solid, stubborn, vaguely tackless, but reliably present in her times of need. And the only reason he did so was because he also considered her as an important friend (and perhaps more…), yet if he were to forget everything and live… would he accept that?

'Mitsuki, the time's drawing near… come on,' Meroko's gentle voice swam through Mitsuki's drifting thoughts.

'Gomen, Meroko, I was just spacing out,' Mitsuki said a silent prayer and swept the feather over Takuto's face. Immediately, a soft glitter began to sparkle around him just as with the others, and Takuto seemed to shift slightly, appearing more comfortable and in a deeper sleep than before.

'Let's go, Mitsuki,'

Outside, Meroko clicked her fingers, and the backyard pool that illuminated the full moon rippled slightly, an eerie glow emitting from it. Mitsuki quivered excitedly; it looked curiously beautiful. The dancing moonlight was now a light pink that shone brightly at the edges. When the ripples had subsided, the backyard pool had the appearance of a polished sheet of glass, so still and perfect that it looked solid.

'Alright, Mitsuki, it's almost time,' Meroko breathed evenly, preparing herself, 'Now, I will probably lose track of time inside the cave, so please use this hourglass to keep track for me. If anything should happen…'

'You'll be fine, Meroko,' encouraged Mitsuki, willing herself to believe it as well.

On the roof, Izumi watched through expressionless, cold eyes, Jonathan still floating around him like a lost cloud. Love, Izumi thought, chuckling to himself a little, human emotions are so unstable. You can't trust anyone but yourself.

'Izumi-kun,' chanted Jonathan, dancing in front of his face. 'Are you worried about her?'

'Don't be silly,' retorted Izumi quietly. 'Me-chan can take care of herself. Mi-ki and Me-chan are…'

He trailed off, watching Meroko glide swiftly onto the entrance to the Spirit World. She turned to give Mitsuki a brisk farewell before her mission, smiling, knowing that she was doing something to help her beloved.

'She seems to really love him,' Jonathan taunted, watching Izumi's expression.

'Hm…' Izumi stared musingly at the pink-haired Shinigami, who used to be his precious partner. Suddenly, he felt a pang of emptiness and longing. Wrenching his eyes from her, he looked down at Mitsuki, who was anxiously standing at the water's edge.

Mitsuki clasped her hands together. 'Good luck, Meroko!'

Meroko clicked her fingers once more, and she began to disappear into the Spirit World.

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im sorry, that was totally from the anime series except for some of the extra dialogue and depth into the character's feelings. i promise you, it will get better! this is just to set the scene and situation for those who have not read / seen this part of the series.