I opened the doors quietly. Still unsure if I was allowed or not, however in every room the lights were off and the beds were occupied. When I reached the end of a hall I moved blinds covering a window. Bright stars greeted me. I turned and traveled back down the hall. I stopped at the room I was in. I thought about the blonde man, Cloud. When I opened the door he wasn't in the chair. I shut the door and looked down the stairs. I tried to make each step as quiet as I could. Men sat at tables spread around the room. They were loud and happy. I turned a corner and found a door leading outside. I panicked for a moment thinking the large man would show up again. Then the cold, damp air struck my face. The wind seemed to draw me out and I felt refreshed with the ability to feel the cold. I stepped out of the doorway. I walked slowly soaking in my surroundings. I jumped when my foot fell in freezing water. There were puddles everywhere on the streets. There were little people wandering around. I listened closely and heard the loud conversations in the building behind me. I looked up as rain started to drizzle down from the heavens. I winced at the slight flare of pain. I suddenly remembered Tifa talking about something on my back. I skipped back inside. Tifa turned at the sound of the door opening and was surprised to see me there. She nodded toward the stairs and I ran up them quickly. I paused at the top. I had completely forgotten which room I was in. I looked franticly for the right room, opening doors quietly and closing them the same way. However I paused at the sight of the bathroom. I stumbled in quickly and locked the door. I stared at the mirror, my reflection staring back. I gulped and shut my eyes. pulling my shirt over my head I found another mirror in the cabinets under the counter. I angled the other mirror until I could see my back. I nearly cried at the sight of the blue-ish green infection all over. I turned slowly around and saw the same on my stomach. I took off my pants and saw the same stuff on my legs. Tifa had been right, it was all over me. I hurriedly put my clothes on and ran to a room. a blurry looking person turned. Cloud walked over to me.
"What's wrong?" he asked kneeling on one knee.
"What is it?" I asked he looked lost.
"what's what?" he asked me.
"What is this stuff on me? why does it hurt so much?" Cloud looked away.
"It's called geostigma. We thought we had cured it, but apparently not. As to why it hurts I think the only person who really knows is probably Vincent." He looked back at me.
"so you can make it go away?" I asked hopeful. My hopes were sliced when cloud looked away and shook his head.
"The pond's dried up. There's no more of the cure." He answered quietly.
"Who is Vincent? Can he help me?" tears pricked my eyes.
"We don't know where he is." Cloud stood. I nodded a half smile on my face. I laughed darkly.
"I've forgotten which room I'm in." I said.
"I'll show you." He took my hand and led me down the hall. This time I paid close attention to which room it was. He stopped at the door. "Are you sure you're alright?"
"It can't be helped I guess." I shrugged and turned away. I heard the door click shut as I jumped on the bed. I let my pain overwhelm me the tears flowed fast and quickly soaked my pillow. my memories were gone and now I had an incurable infection that could kill me, wonderful. I slowed my breathing in an attempt to stop the sobs. I thought hard, searching my mind for anything familiar. I whispered words and found they formed a song. I whispered it again. It calmed my nerves and slowly I felt my body give out with exhaustion. I turned and pulled the blankets of the bed over my head. Tears still trickled over my nose and down my cheek. I hugged the pillow tightly until I felt my consciousness drift away.
A/N: hey it's small but better than the nothing i've given for awhile. sorry it took sooo long. ;