Okay I know it's been like 30 years since I last updated. But thanks to the constant pestering of my friend I now have the 5th chapter of "Forgotten Memories" to present to you! So read and enjoy.
Chapter 5: It started with a dream
The snow fell gently down the surrounding area and two children were seen outside within its mist. Young Heero, walked outside into the cold midnight air to find his little sister, Rubia, crying in the snow.
"What's the matter? Hmm?" he asked.
She sat in the snow with her knees to her chest and face buried in her arms; while soft sobs released from her being ever moment or so.
"I-.." she choked. "I do-n't want you t-to leave me Eric, I don't want you to leave!" she cried.
"Ohh don't be silly Ruby. You know I'd never leave you." He comforted.
"But you are! You're leaving somewhere with that doctor while the rest of us has to go to the stupid reunion!" she protested.
"Heyy.." he said reaching down to comfort his sister. "What's the matter red, huh?"
She said nothing but continued to stare at the snow as if she was afraid of the consequences of her answer.
"Come on Rubia, something's wrong. You've never been this secretive with me." He turned her face toward his, kissed her delicately on the forehead, and continued to hold her until she was ready to talk.
"Ruby….if you don't tell me soon then I won't have a butt to sit on anymore its gonna be frozen solid!"
"Don't leave me Eric! Please don't!" she begged.
"Hey I told you that-"
"I know but….I'm scared. I'm really really scared. I'm scared I won't get to see you, mommy and the others again if you go. So please don't go big brother! Please!" she pleaded whimpering softly from the thoughts that continued to go through her head.
"Here." said the boy, handing her a stem less flower. It was a fiery orange color with a soft white tint at the tips of the petals. The most beautiful flower she'd had ever seen.
"For me?" she asked timidly.
"Of course silly, who else? I found it in the snow on my way over here and decided to pick it for you." He began to gently place the flower in his sister's hand. "I want you to be strong and beautiful through the tough times, just like this flower. Get through this and summer will come, meaning I'll be there whenever you need me Rubia, always remember that."
"You promise?"
"Pinky swears."
They crossed their pinkies and sealed the deal that would have changed their lives forever.
"Rubia! Come on sweetie we have to go or we'll be late!" shouted a woman who appeared to be their mother.
"Coming momma!" she replied and turned to look at her brother again. "Are you sure you can't go?" she asked again.
He gave her a warm smile and placed his hand on top of her head.
"I'm sure of it. But you have to promise that you'll be strong for me, and I'll keep my end of the bargain."
She smiled back with a bit more hope than she had nodded her promise as she walked toward the limousine that would be taking her away.
"Rubia, come on we don't want to be late." said the woman as she pushed the girl in.
Before shutting the door she looked at her son one last time.
"Eric, please take care of yourself." she asked.
"I will mom." he agreed.
"And no matter what happens, never forget where you came from sweet heart." she added.
"I won't mother." he promised.
And with that the door was shut and the limo drove off. However in the back window of the elegant car was little Rubia, taking one last look at her big brother on the side of road watching them drive away.
The startled youth awoken in cold sweat, staring struck at the ceiling above him. He was alone, he knew that. But he couldn't shake the feeling that he has someone with him, someone….watching him.
He got out of bed and walked toward his balcony window. The sun was just starting to set and young children were retreating back home to loving care of their parents.
These dreams….." he thought. What do they mean? It's obviously my past but why here? Why now? And that girl from this morning……I know her. I know her from somewhere before almost as if she was….forgotten.
"I have no time to dwell on mediocre things." He said aloud to himself. And with a satisfying smirk, he grabbed his jacket and left his room.
MEANWHILE IN THE MOBILE SUIT HANGER
The young Arabian prince walked into the mobile suit hanger and glanced at the new mobile suits being made for fresh new pilots. The suits were made and designed to surpass that of the gundams.
The Ultimate Weapon. Instead of creating it using gundamian alloy, the creator of this machine uses nerve control system, which allows the pilot to become the suit itself.
"To actually become the suit…….its amazing how far technology has gone." He stated to himself.
"This is only a prototype. They can't seem to find a pilot who is willing and able to control the suit thus far." came a voice.
"Wufei? Is that you?" he asked.
"That girl we met earlier has been the only one who has been able to control let alone pilot the machine." He continued without remark.
"Hmm…like brother like sister I suppose." He added coherently.
"What's that suppose to mean?" asked Wufei
"Nothing…just…..(sigh) I heard Dr. Jay and that other doctor talking." Quatre stated
"Yeah so??" he pressured.
"The two doctors are siblings….and not only them but….so are Heero and the young girl we met today."
"Are you serious!! Tell me Quatre, were those words true that you just spoke of?" he asked demanding tone
"Yes. I just recently over heard their conversation in the parking garage." He admitted
"Well does…"
"No, Heero doesn't know yet."
"Well I think it'll be best if he didn't." suggested the young Chinese man.
"What are saying Wufei?!? Don't you know that that girl is the only living survivor out of Heero's entire family?!?!" Quatre shoot back.
"If Heero is indeed his real name." said Wufei
The young Arabian prince stared at his friend in dismay. Of course it was true that Heero wasn't his real name, but…..
"We all know that Heero is nothing but a warrior created by Dr. Jay to be the perfect soldier." stated Wufei
"Yes…but…" he started
"Quatre there is no use in persisting any further. We both know that. Yuy past is a waste of time to unbury."
"But what about his sister!" he continued to persue. "What if she can help him unleash those forgotten memories? He's already starting to remember something's even though he doesn't show it much."
"Did you see her Quatre?.Did you look and see how dull her tone and eyes were?...Did you see how dead and lifeless she was?" Wufei asked.
"She was lost before he even forgot." he ended.
And with that said he left his fellow ex gundam pilot in the empty hanger alone with thoughts.
Wufei was right….she did seem lifeless. But what?.....what could have happened to her, that would cause her to seem that way? She looked beyond dead, far beyond reach. She was a lost soul with only remorse to keep her going.
TBC
Pretty cool huh? I'm currently working on the next chapter so you'll have to work with me here. Also, the next chapter will have some hints of the movie "Ghost Ship" so if you haven't seen it, then just watch the first five minutes of it and you'll see what I mean. Until then review! Review! Review! Ura needs support!
-Ura out