Forgotten Memories

Chapter 8 – The River of Love

A/N: Yay, more long paragraphs XD Hahaha, lmao, sorry, I just enjoy this chapter. To those who have trouble with Middle English, again, BEWARE! By the way, thank you FlamesOfDeath017 for beta reading this chapter. And, Ella, if somehow you're reading this chapter, I miss you. You will not be replaced, of courseee.

Genre: Romance, Hurt and Comfort, (slight) Humor, Tragedy, Friendship, Drama

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Fairy Tail, Hiro Mashima does.


Lucy hugged Lamia one more time before dashing to the cage. The moment she entered, she found all the harpies dead with a panting and bruised Sting. "Where's Rogue?" Lucy asked, frowning at his injuries, "Is he okay?"

"He's untying the girl," Sting rasped, his eyes barely open. "Walk ahead and turn left, that's where he is—oh wait, there they are."

"Lucy!"

The said woman turned around to find Rogue running, a child in his arms. The girl had brown hair just like Sephira though hers were short. Her body wasn't harmed but she looked skinny. Lucy gasped, "She hasn't been fed since she was kidnapped… she needs to be treated quickly! Hey there, sweetie" She felt a weird feeling once again and her hand was unusually glowing. She placed the hand on top of the child's head and the girl sighed happily. Lucy pouted, "What's your name?"

"Seraphina," The child said and her color returned to her face, "But you can call me Sera."

"Okay, Sera, relax," Lucy patted her head lovingly, "We won't hurt you." When Sera nodded, the blonde turned to Rogue and she laughed nervously, "Um, what am I doing?"

"You're healing her," The dragon slayer deadpanned.

Lucy blinked, "How?"

Rogue sighed and he shifted the child in his arms, "Since Ourania magic is similar to celestial magic, you have the power to heal since your spirits are immortal and they can heal themselves. You have that ability; you can also use it on yourself –Although, it's not as powerful when you heal others."

"Well, that's helpful." Lucy said, smiling at the sight as Sera's pitiful state disappeared. The glowing stopped and she wiped the sweat off her forehead, "Well, we're done."

Sting arrived and he grinned, "Let's go."


Sephira ran towards Sera, hugging her tightly in her arms. The mother and daughter cried their arms wrapped around each other tightly. The three mages watched from the sidelines with smiles on their faces. Sera was stammering at how she missed her mother and how she prayed every night. While, Sephira was telling her daughter at how she couldn't sleep every night for she was always thinking of her.

Sephira faced Lucy and the others and bowed, "T-Thank you so much!"

"You're welcome," Lucy said, grinning widely. Sting and Rogue nodded with a small smile on their faces. They were given a hundred thousand jewels each and they left the family, exploring Oshibana.

"I'm gonna go check something out so, see you later at the station!" Sting said, giving Rogue a thumbs up before disappearing to who-knows-where, leaving the married couple alone. The two stared at the rising sun for a moment before they started walking.

Lucy stayed silent the whole time, somewhat scared that she was alone with Rogue. But when she saw how careful he was carrying Sera earlier, she suddenly felt a burst of happiness. Maybe she was only imagining it, but she saw the look in his eyes. It was just like how she saw them the other day—love. He definitely looked like he was in love but with whom? Besides, she couldn't even imagine the dragon slayer being in love.

Rogue in the meanwhile was busy trying to calm himself down. Somehow, him being alone with Lucy in a town where the goddess of love's village once was, made him feel nervous. He heard rumors about the goddess lurking around, looking for couples who have troubles with their love life. He never really believed in rumors such as those but to his surprise, he couldn't find any reason to deny them. Plus, it was true that Oshibana was built on top of where the goddess' once lived. Maybe that explained why there was a former Greek queen in the forests of this town.

The two walked in complete silence. They didn't know who would break the tranquility, should it be him or her? Despite that, they were comfortable with the quiet atmosphere. Rogue was satisfied that she wasn't running away anymore. It was fine that they weren't holding hands – he missed that too – but if she was feeling at ease, it was okay.

"Hey, Rogue," Lucy said, suddenly breaking the silence. She bit her lip nervously. "U-Um, I heard that there's a cool river just outside of town… Do you want to check it out?"

"You mean the river of love?" The dragon slayer asked, blinking in surprise. Why did she ask that? Of course, he was very happy that she asked him to go with her but still, he was puzzled. The blonde merely tipped her head and he chuckled, smiling. "Sure, let's go."

The two resumed their walk. Rogue knew about the river. Most couples and newlyweds bonded there and he was also told that the river was a very good help to people with love problems. He thought that it was pointless to go check it out when he could deal with Lucy's amnesia problem himself but he knew that he was starting to lose it. He wanted her back so badly that he nearly kissed her the other day. But if he did that, how could he ever fix the mistake again? How would he explain that he was her husband? He wanted her to remember their relationship on her own accord.

Obviously, he knew it was stupid to act like they were nothing. It was idiotic for him to act like he wasn't her husband and that she wasn't his wife. Sometimes, he begged the Gods to bring her back to him. He wanted to wrap her in his arms. He wanted to sleep with her again and wake up with her face hovering above his. He wanted her morning kisses. He missed her very much. But, patience was a virtue. He would wait for her to remember everything. If Catherine said that it would only take a month, then he would wait.

Before he even realized, they were now standing in front of the river. There weren't any couples around and he was glad that they were the only ones at the moment. He took a glimpse of Lucy's face and gulped, feeling all of his blood rush to his lower region. She was staring at the river with shining eyes and red cheeks. He knew that look and he didn't want anyone other than him to see it.

"This river is so beautiful…" Lucy whispered, hiccupping. In the river were heart shaped pebbles and colorful fishes all in the colors of red, pink and white, signifying the colors of love. "I'm so glad we took this mission," She said, smiling widely.

Rogue felt his heart clench while he only nodded, clenching his fists as he tried to keep his hands to himself. It was hard to not hug her. He wanted her so badly but he knew that he couldn't do it even if she told him that it was fine. He started to feel guilty that he didn't tell her that he was her husband but if he told her that, she would be frightened. He started to sink deeper and deeper, his bright mood now gone. What had happened? Why did their relationship break?

Suddenly, the river's water was shining bright and a woman stood in front of them. She had long flowing blonde hair and green eyes, staring at them with a smile. Lucy looked up in awe, whispering "beautiful" over and over. The woman wasn't staring at her though. She was staring at him. Her eyes held a look of sadness even though she was smiling.

Rogue blinked, "Wait, you're Aphrodite, aren't you?"

"Aw, how didst thou guess?" The woman, or Aphrodite, asked, pushing her bottom lip out. Rogue and Lucy's faces fell as they realized that she too, was speaking in Middle English. Lucy instantly thanked her father for teaching her the old language but she began to wonder why she met two people speaking in Middle English in one day – well, technically two days since the sun had risen but whatever.

"You look familiar," Rogue bluntly said, staring up at her.

"Ah, I see." Aphrodite said, smiling.

Lucy tilted her head to the side, creasing her forehead. "Wait, you understand us?"

The goddess laughed, nodding. "Of course I do. I just prefer speaking in my language but I understand thy language too." She turned to look at Rogue and she smiled sadly, "I can see that thou hast a problem with love, young man."

"Good guess," The dragon slayer said, his face stoic. Of course, the goddess felt his feelings and wanted to help out. He inwardly cursed himself for relaying such feelings but thought that it would be best if he was given advice after all.

Lucy, on the other hand, was confused. "Wait, love problems?" She asked, her eyebrows rising into her hairline. So she was right after all. But who was Rogue in love with?

"Thou dost nay know?" Aphrodite asked, quirking an eyebrow. Lucy nodded and the goddess sighed, massaging her temples. "It appears to me that thou hast feelings locked within thee, Ourania mage." She said, smiling once again, "Didst anything happen to thee?"

Rogue was quick to reply. "She has amnesia."

"So that explains it," Aphrodite mused, cupping her chin in thought. She's dealt with runaway lovers before but not this. She eyed the ring on Lucy's hand and grinned. "Art thou married?"

"No, I'm not." Lucy said, folding her arms over her chest stubbornly. Why was she always asked if she was married? She wasn't married, right? Rogue told her that she merely wanted the gold ring, right?

"Thou art married, woman." Aphrodite said, her smile dropping and her face turning serious, "Thou may nay see it but I can. Something deep within thee is burning strong and hot. Thou art in love." She said, her eyes softening. "Maybe thou dost nay know for thou hast amnesia but mine eyes can see it. I can see through any problem and deal with it."

Lucy's eyes widened, "I am married?"

"Yes." Aphrodite said, her eyes strong and hard. She didn't want to deliver such surprising news to the celestial mage but if she didn't say anything, the man beside her would just continue to break.

"B-But…" She looked at Rogue who continued staring at the goddess, apparently glaring at her. She gulped, "R-Rogue told me that I only wanted the ring… he said that I wasn't married…" Her body started to shake. "D-Did you lie to me?"

Aphrodite immediately cut in, "Maybe he didst nay lie," She said, "Maybe thou didst want the ring." She looked away for a brief moment. "Since he is a dragon slayer, maybe he didst nay want to have a wedding but she wanted one. I think that she wanted to be proposed."

"Then does that mean I'm not married after all?" The celestial mage asked, frowning.

The goddess sighed, "Look, child—"

"I am not a child."

Aphrodite smiled softly, nodding, "Young woman, I am the goddess of love. I can see what thine eyes can't see. Thou may deny yourself but I can feel the love in thy heart. I wouldst nay be lying with this kind of problem for I like helping people who hast troubles with love. If thou say that thou art nay in love, if I sense something odd, it wouldst mean that thou dost nay know the truth." She stared at Rogue for confirmation but he merely looked away. She took this as a yes and continued, "Learn of the truth and be happy, young woman."

She turned to Rogue, "As for thee, young man, thou deserve happiness. I sense that thou will receive it in one month's time. If it doth not arrive in one month, I hast a feeling that thou will be happy faster than that. Believe me for I am nay lying."

"I believe you," Rogue said, smiling softly, "You are a goddess, after all."

"Of course, I am a goddess. Why wouldst I lie to thee?" Aphrodite said, tilting her head to the side.

Lucy placed her hands on her hips, "Because we're strangers."

"No, do nay say that," The goddess said, raising a hand. "Everyone but evil is mine ally, my friend. I understand that thou art still confused about what I told thee but please do not leave him alone," She said, smiling sadly.

The wife of Rogue pursed her lips, "Leave who?"

"I'm afraid that I can't say," Aphrodite said, grinning apologetically, "If I revealed the things that must be kept hidden, everything would be ruined and thou will nay hast a happy ending."

"She's right," Rogue said, refusing to make eye contact with Lucy, "Just trust her."

"Fine, I will." The woman said, pouting her lips and diverting her gaze down at the river.

The goddess giggled and clasped her hands behind her back, "Well, it is time for me to go. I had fun talking to thee." She waved a hand and her body slowly started fading away. "Young man, when thou hast received happiness," She winked. "Come back to this river and I will give thee a gift. I shalt see thee in the future!"

Rogue nodded and Lucy grinned, waving her hand, "Bye, bye!"

"So, where to now?" He asked, watching Lucy who shook her head. She sat on one of the big rocks and stared at the river.

"Let's stay for a while." She said, smiling softly. "I like this river."

Rogue nodded and folded his arms over his chest, staring at the river as well. When the sun was up and burning brightly, together the birds chirped with the wind and the trees danced in complete harmony to the breeze and when people were just starting to wake up, there they were, sitting in front of the River of Love. It was a fresh start but… he would take it.


A/N: If you're wondering why Aphrodite is there, I figured that it'd be weird that Lamia was there. I don't remember how Oshibama looked like so I'm sorry if I just added the river part xD Hahaha, I like the touch anyway. Plus we needed to give Lucy a small push.

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