The other project I am working on, The Lost Soul Arc, is sadly coming to the close, so I need another project to start. So Elfen Lied is one of my favorite anime's and I am very sad that the way the anime ended. The major cliff hanger it left us made me believe there would be a second season, but looking at when the anime came out and hearing that it did not do to well in Japan made me conclude that it will not happen. I decided it would be best to make one myself following the final events that took place. For those who have read the manga, or not, I point out that I will be incorporating much of what was left off in the anime. So here is chapter 1(episode 1) of season 2!

Intro for season 2: Lilium - Elfen Lied Intro

Closing credits: Miles Away - Memphis May Fire

Ch 1 Erinnerung (Remembrance)

"Kouta, tonight is the last night for the festival, do you still want to go?" Yuka asked quietly as she slid open the front door and walked outside into the sunlight. It was noon and out on the patio, Kouta sat out on a large lawn chair. As he opened his eyes, he saw maple leaves falling from the trees and watched them blow away in the wind. The cicadas chirped loudly in the trees beyond the property.

That's right; he thought to him self as he looked over at Yuka's worried expression. I made a promise that I would meet her there. Nyu… has it really been four months since you left us? Without saying a word he tried his best to cheer Yuka up by smiling, even if it was only a front, it only mattered to him that she was not worried. The pain he felt inside was nearly unbearable, and every thing that reminded him of Nyu nearly pushed him over the edge of breaking down.

Four months ago, Lucy, whom was Nyu's given name, met up with Kouta for the final time. Even though he knew the truth, that Lucy killed his family, he still found himself loving her. The hatred was gone, but he could never forgive her. With that, Kouta still held on to their kiss; every day he wishes he could rewind to that moment so he could again feel and taste her lips as they pressed against his.

"Kouta?" Yuka softly asked, bringing him back to reality.

"Yes?" Kouta could see the pain in her eyes, but he did not know what to do; his feelings have continually been torn between Yuka and Nyu.

"Do you really think that was Nyu that day?" That day that Yuka referenced to; Kouta replayed that day in his mind just like the other memories he had. He was sure of who it was though. A few days after their last meeting, Kouta, Yuka, Mayu and Nana were startled when their dog Wanta began barking at the front gate to the Inn. The way Wanta was acting they figured it was someone they knew; Kouta was excited because he had an idea who it was. The moment he slide the gate open to greet who he thought was Nyu, no one was there. He stepped out into the walk way and looked down the path. He only got a glimpse of someone with long red hair turning the corner. 'Nyu,' he found himself whispering as he went to pursue the long shadow the setting sun created of the person. When he reached the street he saw no one. His heart sank and he felt himself about to collapse to his knees.

"Kouta," Mayu called after him, "Come take a look at this." He jumped to his feet and ran back to the others gathered around something that was by the gate. When he reached them they were passing around a jar addressed for Kouta. On seeing him behind them, Yuka handed it to him saying it was his. He pulled the cork off the jar and turned it upside down to empty its contents; which included a small note and a small green gem. He gasped for this was the gem he had given to Lucy when they were playing by the river when they were kids.

"What does this mean, Kouta?" Nana asked as she looked over his shoulder at the letter which he had not opened yet. He was still to fixated on the small cold stone that rested in his hand.

"Huh? Oh yeah, the letter," Slipping the stone into his pocket and proceeded to open it. He red it aloud for them to hear it:

To Kouta,

I am sorry, from the bottom of my heart for the pain I have because you, I know that I can never undo what I had done. If you never forgive me I am fine with that, I am just glad I could spend some time with you before I left. I tried to permanently become the one you call Nyu or have myself killed, but I failed and she may be lost forever, but I still hold her memories which I cherish with every passing moment. Kouta, I love you, and hopefully one day we can be together at last, but until than I think it is best that I stay away from everyone. Also, apologize to Nana for me; I am sorry for hurting her so much.

Yours Always, Lucy

P.s. If you wish too, I will be where we first met on the last day of the festival.

No one spoke, the only sound they heard was wind and the far off droning of the ocean waves. Kouta dropped his head and felt the tears rolling down his cheeks. He did not even notice the pedals from the blooming maple tree land on the letter that he clenched tightly in his hands.

The months came and went, their lives slowly started to go back to normal. Though they still felt the house was empty without Nyu, just no one would talk about it, especially in front of Kouta. No one knew how to bring it up with him; he wouldn't tell them his and Lucy's past so they eventually let it go. Yuka figured there was someone he was meeting up with when he came to visit that summer when they were kids, and after a few weeks she asked him about it. At first he was reluctant to explain, but her persitance caused him to finally gave into his own feelings and to tell her everything. She realized that some day, Kouta will have to make a decision between her and Nyu, and that no matter who he did, she just wanted him to be happy. She wanted him to be happy even if that meant watching him with another girl.

Four months later as Kouta was recalling everything up to the present, he could not help but wonder where Lucy was now. Was she watching him now? Or had she ran away to a distant land? Either way, he wished she would just come back to the house so they could become a family again. Looking up at Yuka, he noticed that she had begun to blush.

"Kouta, can I ask you something?" She asked

"Yeah anything, Yuka," He asked, unaware of her intentions.

"Would you want to go to the festival? Than at night you can go find her," Kouta barely heard her speak, but was surprised by the question.

"Of course," He smiled at her. He needed the break to clear his head anyways, "That would be fun!"

"Just let me tell Nana so she can wait up with Mayu when she gets home." She turned around to walk back into the house.

"Oh so it will be just you and I?" His original thought was that she meant for everyone to go.

"Yeah, is that ok with you?" She could not help but shoot Kouta a look of disappointment.

"That is fine with me!" he chuckled with reassurance and she nodded as she walked into the house, Well, Yuka and I haven't spent much time alone in a long time, and to be honest, this would make it up to her for all those years I was gone. He laid back in the chair and waited for Yuka to come back out. A few hours later she did followed by Nana who waved them off.

Kouta and Yuka set off walking the streets towards the park where the festival was at. As they walked they reminisced on how much fun they had at the festival as kids. Though they were young than, but Yuka could not help but remember how she felt about Kouta; it was love at first sight, and she knew she wanted him to notice her and only her. She realized the day when he left that he was just a boy and girls were not yet on his mind. Even to this day she feels the same about Kouta as she did as a child, though she still was not sure how he felt about her. The kiss they shared that day when they were out looking for Nyu still played in her mind. Though to Kouta that same kiss brought on confusion; he felt the same about Yuka as he does Lucy.

Upon arriving at the festival grounds, the aroma of many freshly baked cuisines hung heavy in the air. With the different types of food, Kouta and Yuka decided that they would go to as many stalls as possible and try everything; which ranged from simple deserts to nearly full grilled entrees. Eventually after going to three different food stalls they called it quits and decided to just wander and look at the different exhibits.

Yuka nearly pulled Kouta off his feet when she called out about a stall that was there when they were kids. She was giggling the entire way to the stand. When they got there she pointed at the plaster sheets that had some animal shapes punched into them.

"I have been meaning to show you this for a long time!" She said smugly, "you remember how last time you and I were the plate always cracked right?"

"I remember but–"Yuka cut him off as she sat down on the bench and got to work on removing the cutout of a chick from the plate. Within moments she had it free and was presenting it to Kouta.

"See! Not a single crack!" She was overly excited about finally showing Kouta that she can do this. When they were here as kids, he would flawlessly remove even the hardest of shape from the sheet, while she could not. Even though she felt disheartened after each failed attempt, Kouta would always encourage her to keep trying. After teasing her that is.

"Congratulations!" He said with a big smile. He felt bad for the way he treated her than, but could not get it in him to apologize.

"Here," Yuka held out her hands, motioning for Kouta to take the chick cutout, "I want you to have it."

"Uh, well, thank you Yuka." He took the shape in his hand and felt the rough surface of the plaster. She was happy and that is all that counts. Next was his turn to remove the outline of a cat; though he may have been able to master it when he was a child, but after so many years, he could not do it.

"It's ok Kouta, I am sure you will get it eventually," She hugged him from behind. Not wanting to let go, she held the hug for as long as she could. Kouta leaned into her embrace, enjoying every moment of it. After a few moments the man who ran the stand cleared his throat loudly, causing them to nearly fly apart.

Later on after the sun set, Kouta said good-bye to Yuka and proceeded to walk through the woods towards an old stone building. Nearly there he noticed that the moon was not out and presumed that it had gotten cloudy. Please be there, he thought to himself ducking underneath a low branch. He repeated that in his head so many times he barely noticed that he started saying aloud. He finally reached the clearing that was next to the massive stone walls. He turned to stand in front of a small grave stone that Lucy had made those many years ago in remembrance of her lost friend.

"Please, where are you?" He looked around and to his dismay, no one was there. He fell to his knees as he felt a large knot in his chest form. A flash of lightning shot across the sky and was closely followed by the clap of thunder. Exposed, he felt a few rain drops fall on his back. Soon the sky opened up and the rain began to fall hard. He sat up to pay his respects to Lucy's friend and after a couple of hours, decided that maybe she was not coming.

After he stood up, he suddenly heard sloshing and splashes, turning in the direction from which they came, he was overwhelmed with joy. Nearly falling over, Kouta ran towards her, the only person he had wanted to see for months, and here she was. Her long red hair was flowing behind her and her eyes shone brightly in the light from a nearby floodlight.

"Lucy!" Kouta shouted and he opened his arms waiting for her to jump into his embrace. They collided and he fell backwards into the mud.

"Kouta," she said softly as she blushed after she received a kiss from him.

"I thought you would never show up Lucy," He said holding her tightly. She raised herself off him slightly and looked him in the eyes.

"You called me Lucy?" she was stunned, she expected him to call her by the name of the other.

"Lucy, Nyu, does not matter what your name is," Kouta said gently placing his hand on the side of her face," as long as you are with me it does not matter." She leaned in kissed him. Just please, never leave me again he thought as their lips remained locked.