Chapter 1: Amnesia

"Mommy," I called out. I was in my room tucked in bed when I remembered something.

Mom came in. "What is it, sweety?" She asked smiling. "You really need you sleep. You have a busy day tomorrow, Miss Akira."

"I know I do, mom. I was wondering who my father is. You never talk about him in front of me. Is there a reason for that? Do I remind you of him in some way?"

Mom looked at me confused. "If I knew who he was we would be with him now. There's really not a reason. I don't remember what your father looks like, or if he even remembers me."

"I'm sure he does," I told her cheerfully.

Mom smiled. "You're right." Mom walked over to the light and turned it off. "Good night dear."

"Good night mom." I yawned. I snuggled with the plush that mom got me for my birthday. It made me smile. She got it for me when we were reunited. I was told, when I was old enough to understand, that my mother, Karen Lilica, gave me away. That she didn't want to take care of me. I never would've thought that I would ever see her again. I guess she got amnesia after a battle or something, and her opponent thought that she was dead, and she wandered to where I was and took me back. That was about a year or two ago when she came for me.

I woke up with the morning light. I smiled. Today is the day that I ask mom about looking for my father.

I went into the bathroom and looked at myself in the mirror. I scowled at how messy my mid-back, light green hair was. It was a hassle to take care of. I took a brush and started brushing. Whenever mom and I went out people always commented on how much I look like my mother. I hoped that one day mom remembered who my father is. I wanted to meet him. It was my only birthday wish. I haven't been able to tell my mom this yet. I was going to tell her this morning when I went downstairs for breakfast.

After I was done brushing my hair I headed downstairs. I walked into the kitchen where mom was sitting at the table with a sad look on her face. I stopped in my tracks. "Mom, what's wrong? Is everything going to be okay?" I never seen her like this.

It looked like she didn't hear me.

"Hibiki, how could I not tell you about our daughter? I bet you don't even want to see either of us. It's shame that you won't be able to meet her, or ever see me again."

"Mom," I said again. "Is Hibiki my father?"

Mom looked over at me startled. "Akira, how long have you been there? Where would you get that idea?"

I looked at the ground. "Long enough to hear that Hibiki could be my father and that he may never want to see either of us," I answered. I turned around. I couldn't let my mom see me cry. I've always been strong for her. I was crushed. How long had she known about who my father was? Was she pretending to have amnesia for my sake? Did she even consider how I felt about seeing my father? So many questions running through my mind, but none were coming out of my mouth. "I'm going to the park. Not sure when I'll be back." I waved over my shoulder and left.

Chapter 1 takes place during the night and a little bit of the next day. The morning spans about 2-4 hours before Aika goes to the park. Chapter 2 spans about 4-6 hours before Akira leaves to find her father, Hibiki, at Blue Pegasus. Aika and Hibiki share the same birthday.