Hey there! I know that it took me a long time to update. But you know.can't avoid it.well.if you're a writer, you know what I mean. Anyway, I won't keep this long. Special thanks to sakura-rika-nanaka, Angel-Brat44, Lain in the Wired, Big Fan and Firey chan for the reviews that you guys sent in. I really appreciate it. I never did plan to continue this fic because of some reasons. I just did a little experiment. Well, since it would be a waste if I didn't continue, here's chapter 2. I do hope that you like it!
Chapter 2 Amnesia
It had been a month since the incident.
Sakura had pulled through from the critical state but still…she didn't seem to escape the coma she was in.
They were all getting worried on whether or not she would really wake up.
They just had to keep on believing and hoping.
For Shaoran though, he didn't care much.
All he knew was that it was his mission to look after her for sometime only...and that was it.
He just viewed it as one of his missions and he had better not get attached to it or he would fail.
If there was one thing Shaoran didn't want to happen was failure.
He knew how important his missions were so he couldn't afford to lose focus.
Shaoran was already wondering himself if Sakura was really going to wake up.
He didn't feel something for her but still he wondered.
He dared not show this to anyone.
He just remained his stoic self.
"My son." Someone suddenly said.
Shaoran turned and saw his mother by the door.
"How is your sister? Has the doctor already come in?" She asked as she made her way by the bed.
She peered down and looked at the sleeping girl.
She caressed her cheek just like a mother would.
"No, mother. The doctor still hasn't checked on her today." Shaoran said as he followed his mother.
Yelan just gave out a breath and sat at the chair by the bed.
"I'm really worried about her. It has been a month and still there are no changes." Yelan commented.
"Yes. I know." Shaoran said.
"My son, you sound as if you have lost hope. We must keep believing that Sai is going to be alright." Yelan said.
"It's not that mother." Shaoran replied.
"Xiao Lang, you must not treat her like this once she wakes up. I understand the situation you are in but this is special." Yelan explained to her son.
"Yes mother. I know." Shaoran just said to please his mother.
But Yelan knew this.
Touya then entered the room.
"Good morning." He said.
Yelan stood and said, "Good morning, doctor."
Touya then proceeded to the other side of the bed to check on Sakura.
After a while…
"How is she doctor?" Yelan asked.
"Sai's heart rate and brain pulse are normal. She should be awake at this state but I'm afraid she's still in a coma." Touya replied.
Yelan knew how hard it must have been for Touya to see his sister like that.
Suddenly, Shaoran thought he saw Sakura move her fingers.
He looked closely and without mistake saw Sakura move her fingers.
"Doctor, I think you should look again." Shaoran said.
Touya and Yelan looked at him.
Shaoran just looked at them straight in the eye.
They then looked closely at Sakura.
They saw her move.
Touya couldn't explain what he was feeling at the moment.
'That's right, Sakura. Come back to us.' Touya silently pleaded.
Soon, Sakura started to open her eyes.
When she finally did, they knew that there was fear in her face, a sign that showed she didn't know where she was.
But they didn't know the extent of it all.
"Sakura.I mean, Sai, how are you?" Touya said.
She looked up at him with a bewildered gaze.
"Sakura? Is that my name? Or is it Sai?" She replied.
At first Touya and the others thought she was just joking.
"I'm sorry Sakura. We had to call you Sai in order to protect you." Touya explained.
"So you mean to say that Sakura is my real name? And to protect me from what, sir?" Sakura said.
A chill ran down Touya's spine.
"Please, Sakura, let's not play games anymore." Touya said.
Sakura seemed confused.
"Games?" She said.
"For crying out loud, would you just drop the act. We have other things to worry about than play your games." Shaoran said.
"Shaoran!" Yelan commented, warning him.
"I'm sorry… I just..." Sakura started.
Tears started to fall down her eyes.
"My dear, don't cry." Yelan comforted.
Sakura looked at her with inquiring eyes.
"If I may ask, who are you all? Do you know me? If you please, I want to know why I can't remember anything?" Sakura said.
Yelan and the others, especially Touya were stunned.
Sakura had amnesia.
No one could determine whether it was a good thing or a bad thing.
"Let's not worry about that now, my dear. The good thing is that you have already woken up. Sai, what I want you to do now is rest. Don't think about it." Yelan said.
Touya then injected her with a medicine that would help her sleep.
When sleep had claimed Sakura, Touya nearly lost it.
It was hard for him to fight it back.
It took every ounce of his strength to retain his calm.
It pained him so much to see his beloved sister like that.
Sakura deserved the best in life but fate seemed to bring her more pain than happiness.
"She has amnesia. We'll have to observe her to know how serious it is. It could be a short-term occurrence or a long one. God forbid it to be a lifetime." Touya said, almost in a shaky voice.
"Then what must we do to help?" Yelan asked.
"As much as possible, you must not say any thing about the past or she will accept it as the truth. She must remember it on her own." Touya replied.
"How do you propose we do that? You know very well we must invent a whole new person until the time comes. You know she must accept us as her family and in order for that to work, we must lie to her." Shaoran said.
"Xiao Lang!" Yelan said.
"No mother. It is the truth. In order for this plan to work, we'll have to create a false picture for her. How are we supposed to do that now if we are to follow what Kinomoto is telling us?" Shaoran said.
"I know but we must find a way to both conceal her true identity and at the same time help her regain it." Yelan replied.
"I will help you do it. You have my word that our father and I will assist you as much as we can. But I'm afraid it is all up to you." Touya said.
"Fine. Mission accepted." Shaoran simply said.
"Please take care of my sister." Touya said.
"Don't worry, young one. She will be fine." Yelan reassured him before he left.
In Chinese, Yelan said, "Xiao Lang, I will talk to your sisters as well as the elders about this. While I'm gone, I expect I don't need to tell you to watch her more carefully. Now that she's regained consciousness, the police may come and start to ask her questions. She's not ready to face it yet. I'm sure Touya Kinomoto is already expecting that. But as her 'brother', you must talk to the police yourself."
Also in Chinese, Shaoran replied, "I understand, Mother."
True enough, two detectives came.
They headed to the room.
They knocked.
Shaoran opened the door and stepped out, closing the door behind him.
"Good afternoon, Mr. Li. I'm detective Onagi and this is my partner, detective Shinori." Detective Onagi said as he extended his hand.
"Good afternoon gentlemen. What could I do for you?" Shaoran said as he shook hands with them.
"We were told that your sister has already woken up. We would like to talk to her and ask her a few questions." Detective Onagi said.
"I'm sorry but it's not possible right now." Shaoran said.
"It won't be long. It would really help us catch whoever did this to her." Detective Shinori explained.
"I know that very well detectives but she really can't talk right now. She's asleep at the moment." Shaoran replied.
"We'll come by later then." Detective Onagi said.
"I would appreciate it if you didn't. We just found out that she has amnesia. She won't be able to help you much." Shaoran explained.
Touya then approached, carrying Sakura's results.
"Good afternoon gentlemen. It's good to see you again. But I'm afraid your visit is in vain. I just got Ms. Li's results right here and it showed that she suffers severe amnesia due to the blood loss. It is still uncertain if she will indeed recover her memory." Touya explained.
"Does that mean that her amnesia could be permanent?" Shaoran asked.
"That's possible but let's just hope it does not." Touya replied.
"Thank you anyway gentlemen. We will keep you posted about the case, Mr. Li. We're sorry that your sister had to experience this." Detective Shinori said as they left.
"You're a great actor, Li." Touya said.
"I'm just doing my job, Kinomoto." Shaoran said.
"Well then, you better get back inside. You'll have to start explaining once she wakes up." Touya said.
Shaoran just gave him a look and went back inside.
He was surprised to see that Sakura was awake, sitting up and looking out the window.
Sakura then turned to him.
"So, are you my brother?" She asked.
"What makes you say that?" Shaoran replied.
"I heard you guys talking outside. I figured it was me you were talking about. I recognized the voice of the doctor who was here earlier." Sakura said.
"So what else do you know?" Shaoran said.
Sakura just smiled and said, "I wish I knew or remembered more. But right now, I just couldn't."
"And you're happy about that?" Shaoran said.
"Well not exactly but I suppose this is a better attitude in dealing with this than crying." She replied.
Shaoran just sat at a nearby chair and said, "There are a lot of things you don't understand. I am not your brother but you must treat me so. People will call you Sai Li."
"You're right…I don't understand. But I suppose it is better that way right now." Sakura simply replied.
(To be continued…)
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Michiko