I know, it's been a painfully long while. I hope you're all proud of me to know that I've recently joined track, ) It probably won't help with my writing though. We have a whole week of testing (next week). There won't be any classes, but my gosh, it will be difficult. Maybe they'll give us bubblegum like they did in 5th grade. :O) It was lemon bubble gum, I remember.

Anyhow! You aren't here to read about my school-life, which isn't very entertaining in the first place. Now, here's what I have to say to certain reviewers...

Saikia - It's apostrophes, ) I took it as my responsibility to let you know. Oh yes, I wanted to share that I was recently in a Spelling Bee for the 3rd year in a row. It was a school one, but I still felt like a nerd. But I am, so it's all good. Guess what word I got out on? HUSTLE! I spelled like so, 'hussle.' I'm really bad with pressure when I'm in front of a huge group, even if it isn't that huge.

Ertert - Well, I just started another story with a friend of mine. She's a very amazing and talented writer, and a very entertaining person to talk to when you're bored. xP That person is UnfortunateVendetta, who is know known as Yukkie because of our friend Kai. It's all somewhat confusing, but anyway... it's called "King of my Heart." Do you write any stories?

Tasuku - Unfortunately, I can't say when I'll be announcing the girl's name, because it has something to do with the plot. I'm still sorting it all out, so bear with me if you can! I'm glad to know that you'll be continuing with 'Trinity,' which is very well written. ) Anyhow, I'll include her name sometime soon... in the next few chapters, perhaps. I'm havinga little help with deciding on when, so check with me soon! Thanks for all of your help!

Now, onto chapter 5, which you'll be happy to knowisa little bit longer. I hope you all like it!

- Last time on "Shadowy Reflection of a Forgotten Past" (Haha, I love that...) -

"He's mesmerizing, isn't he?"

She spun around.

Chapter 4 - Lessons, Gifts, and Jealousy

"Huh?"

"Him. The boy on the beach." The girl standing in front of her said.

"I'm sorry if this sounds rude... but who are you?"

The girl didn't flinch. Her stare was cold and her eyes full of jealousy.

'What's her problem?'

She gave the other girl a questionable look and returned the awkward stare, "Well?"

"Stay away from Sora."

This confused her. What was she talking about?

"Hey!" A cheery voice called from behind her. It was the boy! She looked behind her and over the side of the balcony. He was calling up to her. She turned back, but the girl had gone.

'What was all THAT about?'she thought. But she had other things to think about at the time. ;) She smiled at the boy, as he jogged up the winding stairs from the sandy surface to the balcony.

The boy waved, and smiled at her, "Hey! How are ya?"

She was about to answer, but he kept talking, "There was something I forgot to give you the other day because you seemed very overwhelmed and tired and-"

He stopped, because the girl was giving him a quizzical look, as she usually did. "Oh. Right."

He shoved his hands into his pockets, and pulled out an object she couldn't identify. He handed her a silver chain with a small blue rock. She smiled as she examined the rock and ran her slender fingers along the grooves.

"We- I mean, Riku and I, found you on the beach and it was clenched tight in your hand."

She nodded, but it wasn't familiar to her. She chuckled.

"What? What's so funny?" The boy interrupted, and looked around. The boy was talkative but friendly.

She smiled.

"You don't talk a lot, do you?" He added, as tilted his head up towards the sky and whistled a tune that she wasn't familiar with. He stared at her abruptly...

"Oh! Well, no wonder! I haven't even introduced myself!"

She chuckled again.

He pulled his right hand from his pocket, and stuck his hand in front of her, "I'm Sora."

Again, the girl looked confused, "Ah well, I guess you don't do that sorta thing." Sora looked somewhat hurt.

'Oh!' The girl grinned, and finally got it. She put out her hand, and smiled. At least she thought she was doing it right. The boy named Sora smiled, and shook her hand jovially.

She liked the boy; he seemed to have a kind heart. She could feel it. She felt compassion, sensitivity, heroicness, courageousness, friendship... but most of all, hope and destiny.

"That was a handshake." He added, "It's what my friends and I do when we meet new people. Do you kind of get it? Now try this: ahigh-five."

He put his hand higher in the air, and directed the girl to hit it, which she did.

"Haha, yeah! There ya go! You're catching on!" She smiled broadly, although she really had no idea what he was talking about.

"Listen to me..." he said to himself, "I'm talking to you like you're a 2-year-old. We're practically the same age! Or at least I'm guessing. Around 14 or 15, maybe?"

She nodded, trying to remember which of the two she was, or which one she was closer to being.

'I've been out of it ever since I got to this place...'

Sora gave a half-hearted smile. "I never quite got your name," he said.

She looked at him. A blank expression washed over her face. She didn't know her name. She couldn't remember. She looked away and dug her toes in the sand. "I don't remember."

She clenched the necklace that could be the only reminder of her past. The harder she squeezed the rock, the more she wanted to remember... but it pushed her thoughts farther away, and only made it more difficult for her.

'There must be something wrong with me. This isn't normal.'

Sora stumbled over his words, and he blushed furiously. She didn't know what to say either. The silence was awkward, and they had been standing there for some time. The girl sighed, and sat down... looking out towards the ocean that the dancing sun was smiling upon. Sora sat down next to her. "It's really beautiful, isn't it?" She nodded, and smiled.

She stood up, "I think I should go. Thanks Sora." She forced a smile, and skipped up the stairs to her room before he could reply. She stood upon the balcony for a few moments and watched the sun set beneath the calling horizon. Sora got up and looked towards her room, not realizing that she'd still be there. He blushed, but she didn't see because of the dull periwinkle sky. She waved, and he returned it. She smiled, even though he couldn't see it, and she stepped through her doorway, shutting the doors behind her. She pounced onto her bed like a cat, and sat there, cross-legged. She placed the necklace on the side table. The bind, which would hold it around her neck, was broken. She'd try and fix it in the morning.

She yawned, and turned the little lamp off beside her. The moonlight gleamed through her doors; just enough light to find her blankets. She slipped under them and wriggled her feet around until she was comfortable. Exhaustion took over her and she fell asleep within moments.

Was that a pretty good length? I'll try to update more often, I've just been eremely busy... which is my usual reason for not updating. I've been trying to get good grades this year and maintain a B, ) I think that's a pretty reasonable goal.

UnfortunateVendetta (Yukkie) and I have started a fiction called "King of my Heart."We're switching off chapters, so the first one was written by her. You should check it out sometime, it's really well-written. -

Thanks guys, make sure to review!

Moonii