Have I Seen You Before?
Author: Broken Death Angel
Category: Tales of the Abyss
Language: English
Fiction Rated: T
Genres: General/Romance
Pairing: Luke/Tear
Published: 7/9/7
Status: Incomplete
Summary[Alternate Universe What if Luke and Tear met each other before – when they were kids? What if they used to be the description of 'young love'? Do they remember each other from their past? And if they do, will their journey be any different?
Chapter One · "Luke, oh, I'm so glad you're okay!" Susanne fon Fabre hugged her son tightly, tears of joy streaming down her cheeks. The Duke stood aside from the two, watching his wife fawn over their only son. There was something wrong with the 10-year-old though as he lifted his head to look at his mother.
Those large, green eyes didn't hold happiness, relief, and love. In fact, they didn't show any recognition at all when he gazed at the people around him. The emerald reflection also shined in fear, and confusion. Like he didn't know anything that was around him. He didn't recognize the buildings, the people, all of it...
Looking down at the boy, he noticed that he had been sitting the whole entire time too. When Guy placed him down on the ground to walk to his parents, Luke simply stumbled a few steps and fell down before he optioned to sit on the ground instead.
Not only that, but he didn't speak at all either. Luke seemed to open his mouth to say something to them, but no sound came out except for a small sigh. It seemed like he just forgot everything – and how to do anything. "Susanne..." He started but was interrupted.
"Sir, you may have already noticed that Luke hasn't spoken, walk, nor does he seem to remember anything...I think there may be a chance that he has reverted to an infant stage." The servant, Guy bowed to the Duke, his blue eyes glancing at the younger redheaded boy. Wife of the Duke, Susanne gasped, looking at her son. "He probably is traumatized from the whole kidnapping experience that it cause him severe amnesia."
Luke tilted his head to the side, even more confused with the conversation these people were having. He had an idea that they were talking about him, but why? How did they know him? Who was he really?
Duke Fabre sighed, looking down at his heir. The boy cowered, scooting back from his place on the ground and away from his father. The older Fabre's green eyes held disappointment, frustration, and anger in a way. It frightened the young amnesiac and he clutched onto his mother tightly, seeing her as a comforting person. She seemed to know him, what with all the hugging and affection.
Everything Luke knew – how to be a leader, how to be a swordsman, the right manners of nobility, and such; it was all gone from the boy's mind.
Not only that, but his teacher, Van was to be here shortly to see his student. He knew that the boy had been kidnapped, but the fact that Luke didn't remember anything anymore would be a confusing subject; despite being understandable in how it happened.
Luke gently let go of the woman in front of him, still confused on what they were really speaking of. The only people that he felt that he could trust in this place were the blonde boy and the woman he was holding. The talk was all confusing him as some pointed at him, glanced down at himspeaking words that he could not decipher.
"Luke! Luke, you're back!" Another person was running up to him, her blonde hair bouncing as she bounded towards him, a sweet smile tugging at her lips. He backed away from her slightly, green eyes wide in shocked fear. She hugged him tightly before pulling away and clasping her hands together. "You worried us so much..."
It was all too confusing...
He wished he remembered these people, but nothing really came to mind. It saddened him since they seemed so happy to see him, but he didn't remember them at all.
"Natalia, Luke...doesn't seem to remember anything." The woman, seeming to be named Susanne told the young girl. Natalia looked at Luke innocently, but disappointment wavered in her green eyes.
"Luke...you don't even remember our promise? You said that you would marry me when we get older...remember?" She asked the boy, walking closer to him. Luke tilted his head to the side, shaking his head slowly. Tears came up to her eyes, and she turned away from him, lip quivering. It was clear that she was upset.
The redheaded kid frowned, worried that the girl would surely cry. He placed a hand on her shoulder, as he smiled at her gently. She glanced back at him, blinking with curiosity. He closed his eyes, his smile widening. The smiling became contagious and she smiled back at him, silently comforted by the mute boy.
"What's this I hear about Luke having amnesia?" A familiar voice spoke up behind them all. The family and servants looked back, seeing the young swordsman, Van. Hiding behind him was a girl that looked about a year younger than the Duke's son. She smiled shyly, waving a small hand. "Oh, this is my younger sister, Mystearica." He gently pushed the girl in front of him.
"U-Um...hello." She bowed deeply, "Nice to meet you." She lifted her head, blushing slightly. Luke tilted his head again, stumbling towards the girl to say hi, but tripped over his feet, falling in front of her instead. "Oh, um..." Mystearica helped him up, steadying him by holding his hands. Luke smiled cutely, nodding at her and opened his mouth to try to say something once again.
"H...h..." He managed out a slight sound, but couldn't finish the word.
"H...ello?"Mystearica still held on tightly, not noticing the jealous glare of the 11-year-old princess.
"He...h..." Luke pouted, sighing in frustration and crossed his arms. Mystearica smiled, amused at his annoyed expression, but also fond of his little attempt to say hello to her.
Van chuckled, watching his sister and his student, "Tear, go play with Luke and Natalia – if it is alright with you, sir?" Susanne smiled as Luke and Natalia looked up at her and her husband with large, pleading eyes. Tear fidgeted, hoping that they would say yes.
"Yes, it is allowed." The Duke answered, giving a nod to the children. Natalia grabbed Luke's hand, helping him walk to a more suitable place to play. Luke stopped her momentarily, nearly falling and looked at Tear, holding out his hand to her. The girl giggled, taking his hand and walking with him and the Kimlascan princess.
"Guy?" The 14-year-old looked up at Susanne, blue eyes questioning. "Why don't you go watch them and make sure that they don't get hurt?" She asked him, smiling warmly. Guy nodded and ran after the three other kids. "It's been so short yet Luke is already off having a normal life and learning quite quickly..." She muttered the happy look still painted on her face.
The Duke nodded, watching his son fall a few more times, causing the girls and Guy to help him up several times. "Yes, time is going by quite quickly..."
First, short chapter! I still really love it though, it's cute to me. Nyahaha
