Monica slowly opened her eyes to see that everything was white. 'Where am I?' she thought then sat up and looked around. Beside her bed laid Kurama, sound asleep. She watched sleep, gazing with admiration at his perfect form. Suddenly, his eyes opened and he looked up at her.
"Monica, you're awake!" he cried joyfully, hugging her. A look of confusion crossed over Monica's face.
"Is that my name?" she asked. Kurama gasped then looked into her eyes. What light that once glowed in her eyes was no longer there. Instead, they were blank.
"Monica, don't you remember anything?" he asked shakily. Monica shook her head. Suddenly, the doctor entered the room.
"Ah, Ms. Tomiko, you are awake. Good to see you feel better. Um… Mr. Minamino, sir. I'm pleased to announce that she is in perfect condition, though I'm afraid she has amnesia. Her memory has been wiped blank," explained the doctor. Kurama stood up very quickly. Monica looked at him, startled by his sudden movement.
"Is there any way to regain those memories?" he asked quietly. The doctor looked at him.
"The drug was fatal, but there is one way to regain her memories. You must bring her to a place where she knew so well, she could walk it in her sleep," spoke the doctor. Kurama's heart fell. The doctor understood immediately.
"I don't know how to help you then." Kurama's eyes filled with tears. He then stood up and began banging his head on the wall. (sniff I wish he wouldn't do that. It's sad!) Monica watched him fearfully from her bed.
'Did I cause this?' she thought silently to herself. The doctor on the other hand, checked her over then smiled.
"Ms. Tomiko, I believe you are free to go," he spoke to her. Monica didn't say anything, but kept gazing at Kurama.
"Is he going to be alright?" she asked worriedly. The doctor smiled kindly at her.
"He is just depressed. He'll recover from the shock later," answered the doctor then left the room. Monica somehow didn't find this comforting at all.
When Monica was released from the hospital, Kurama drove her back to Tomiko's mansion. Mrs. Tomiko ran out to them, hugging her daughter happily. Mr. Tomiko also came up to them to hug Monica. Kurama then gave the family a faint smile then drove off. Monica watched him as he left, suddenly having a bad feeling about the situation then ran down the familiar street with her parents calling after her.
Arriving at his house, Kurama stumbled into the kitchen. He looked around and found himself alone. Suddenly, his eyes stopped at a picture on the kitchen counter. It was a photograph of him and Monica, smiling happily together. Tears filled his eyes, knowing that she might never smile at him like that again. He then grabbed a knife from the kitchen counter and held it above his wrist.
At that same moment, Monica ran to Kurama's house. Somehow, she knew she was familiar with the place. Seeing the door was opened, she quickly ran in, praying that the worst hadn't come. She then saw Kurama holding a knife above the wrist, preparing to kill himself.
"No!" she cried out, making him drop the knife as she ran into his arms. Kurama gasped and looked at her. Monica was crying, hugging him tightly.
"Monica, what are you doing here?" he asked softly, returning her hug.
"I knew something like this would happen, so I had to stop you! I don't want you to die! If my memories do come back, and you're dead, I don't know what I'll do! Deep down, I know that I car for you!" cried Monica. More tears fell from Kurama's eyes then he embraced her lovingly.
"I'm sorry Monica," he whispered softly. "I just wish I could help you remember."
"I promise we'll find a way! Just please don't kill yourself!" she pleaded, still sobbing in Kurama's arms.
"I hope so," replied Kurama, pulling away from the hug and looking into her maroon eyes. "Please smile. I don't want you to cry," he whispered, wiping away her tears. Monica gave him a weak smile then placed her hand over his.
"I would do anything for you," she said quietly. Kurama smiled once more.
"Come, I should take you home. Your parents must be worried about you," he spoke, leading her to his car while locking the door to his house. He then drove her home.
Lat at night, Monica fell asleep in her bedroom, not knowing that she was being watched. Ume sat in the corner, hidden in the shadows of Monica's room, smiling evilly.
'So, the brat lost her memories. Maybe its time I made my move,' she thought silently to herself. She rose, making her way to the bed. Placing a hand on Monica's shoulder, she quickly teleported Monica and herself out of the room.
Early the next morning, Kurama received a phone call from the Tomikos delivering desperate news. "What? Akimi's been kidnapped?" he yelled. He quickly said good-bye then ran to get dressed so he could contact Koenma.
In Spirit World, Kurama quickly reported the terrifying news to Koenma. The toddler suddenly looked very serious. "She was kidnapped? This is not good. If she is killed, not only will the Human World be in danger, but the Spirit and Demon World as well! Botan!" he called out.
At this, Botan came rushing into the room. "You called Koenma sir!" she asked in a business like manner.
"Go to Yusuke and tell him to come here. Tell him that Monica has been kidnapped!" ordered Koenma. Botan quickly bowed then hurried off. Koenma then turned to Kurama. "I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to stay behind. You see, you are also important to the prophecy. We can't risk loosing you Kurma."
Kurama glared at Koenma. "I don't care about any prophecy. Not when Monica is in danger," he spoke harshly. He then ran off leaving a very startled Koenma at his desk.
In Human World, at the bus stop, stood Sayuri, waiting for the school bus. She sighed worriedly. She hadn't seen Monica since she had been taken to the hospital. Suddenly, Hiei appeared before her. Sayuri gasped. "Hiei! What are you doing here?" she asked in surprise.
Hiei, for the first time, looked very distracted. "Monica, she's been kidnapped. Kurama is going to find her. She might be in trouble and Kurama is taking a very big risk going alone," he quickly gasped then disappeared. Sayuri's eyes widened at those words. Quickly, she teleported to the unsealable portal.
At the portal, Monica opened her eyes to find herself bound and drained of all her strength. She looked up to find Ume, who she did not recognize, standing in front of her. "Who are you? What do you want?" she asked. Ume looked at her chained form.
"Never mind who I am. All you need to know is that Kurma will soon be mine!" Ume laughed evilly. Monica cringed at the sound.
"Who is Kurama?" she asked, feeling a surge of anger, but not knowing why since Kurama didn't refresh her memory about their past. Wherever the surge of anger had come from, Monica knew it was directed at Ume. Something deep inside her told her that she had never liked the witch. All of a sudden, Kurama appeared before them.
"Ume! I should have known it was you!" he spoke angrily, his eyes full of rage and fire.
"Kurama! How good it is to see you again!" gushed Ume walking over to him. "Slowly, she reached out to touch his cheek. Monica watched in horror as she did this. Kurama quickly slapped Ume's hand away.
"I have no time for your games Ume! Release Monica at once!" ordered Kurama. Monica watched him, staring. Part of her memories suddenly came back to her. She began to recall Ume placing a curse upon her, Kurama saving her and dying in her arms, also dancing with him in his human form at the prom.
"Kurama," she whispered softly, tears forming in her eyes. "Kurama!" she screamed. All of a sudden, bright light emitted from her body, shattering the chains that bound her.
"Monica," Kurama gasped as he saw what was happening. Ume on the other hand drew back in fear. Monica stood before them, glowing like a celestial being, staring angrily at Ume.
"How dare you take advantage of my weakness Ume! A true honorable sorceress would never do so! You are a disgrace! Leave now, or I will kill you!" ordered Monica sending arrows made of light at Ume. Ume glared at her, but disappeared before the arrows struck her. Monica suddenly felt weak again and began to fall forward. Kurama quickly caught her in his arms.
"Kurama, my memory is beginning to return," she whispered then fainted in his arms. Kurama smiled happily at her, tears forming in at the corner of his eyes.
"I know Monica, I know," he said softly, knowing that there was hope after all.