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"Okay," Mizu said, taking a step backwards and a deep breath to compose herself. "That was... bizzare."

"How did it feel, Kage?" Leon asked.

"Strangely enough, it felt... right, somehow," she said, shaking her head. "It was so strange, but it felt kind of like I was whole again for a second..."

"I think that clinches it," Leon said to Yuffie. "Doubt me now?"

"I can sure as hell try, Leon," Yuffie said. "But I'm not gonna."

"What's going on?" Sora asked.

"We think we know who your friend is," Leon said.

"That's easy," Sora said, "she's Kage, Riku's shadow. She's been with us for almost a year and she's had amnesia the whole ti-- oh..."

"Well, I'm glad someone knows who I am," Mizu snapped. "But if you don't mind, I'd like to find out on my own, okay?"

"Fine," Leon said with a shrug. "Have it your way. I'd probably react the same way."

"Here," Yuffie said, tossing the other dagger to Mizu. "Take this knife, too. It has the rest of... our friend's materia."

"Tactfully refrainig from saying 'your,' I notice," Mizu said, catching the dagger. "Thanks, you two. I feel a lot better with a weapon on me. But right now, I'm getting a headache, so I think I'll go get some fresh air if you don't mind. See ya."

She left the room and shut the door, then sighed. She hesitated a moment, torn between going back in and asking Leon and Yuffie to fill in her memory, and going out to find it on her own. She was sure that, no matter what she chose, she'd get her memories back. She sighed again and left the Hotel, letting her feet take her wherever they wanted.

What if they're wrong? she asked herself. They could be. What are the odds of me being this Mi-chan they keep talking about? She paused, sighed, and looked up at the stars. I hope they are. I mean, I like them, I feel like I can trust them. And, deep down, wherever my memories are, I know them! I want my memories back so bad, even more since meeting Leon and Yuffie. I want to know who I really am... She sighed again and continued walking.

She didn't even notice she had gone into the Accessory Shop until someone spoke.

"Hey, there, what can I--another kid..."

Mizu's head snapped up.

"Oh, hi!" she said. "Sorry, I wasn't paying attention to where I was going... I, I think I should go..."

"Don't worry about it, kid," the man said. "You're not the first one to wander in here."

"Regular occurance, huh?" Mizu asked.

"You could say that. So, kid, you seem to have a lot on your mind."

"It's the stuff that's not on it I'm thinkning about," Mizu admitted, walking in the rest of the way and leaning on the counter.

"Come again?" the man asked.

"Let's get introductions out of the way first. My friends call me Kage."

"I'm Cid. I run this joint. So, Kage, what's on your mind?"

"Like I said, it's the stuff that's not on my mind that I'm thinking about. I have amnesia."

"That cleared it up a little," Cid said. "Hold on a second, I'll make some tea, then we can talk a little." A brief flash of something hit Mizu, and she started chuckling. "What's so funny?" Cid asked.

"I dunno why," Mizu admitted, "but I just got this strange image of you yelling 'Now just siddown and drink yer goddamn tea!' You ever say anything like that?"

"Yeah," Cid admitted, "about nine years ago when I met this group o' terrorists callin' themselves AVALANCHE. How'd you know about that?"

"No idea," Mizu said. "For all I know, I was there, or I knew someone who was. Nine years ago... I would have been six..."

"Yeah, now that I think of it, you do look a little like this girl I knew back then. She was in AVALANCHE, too. Dunno what a six-year-old was doin' workin' with a bunch o' terrorists, but she seemed to fit in pretty good. Group was a bunch o' misfits tryin' to save the Planet from--"

"Shinra?" Mizu asked.

"Yeah," Cid said. "Hey, how'd you know that?"

"This girl you knew, who was with AVALANCHE, what was her name?"

"Mizu Hikari, but everyone called her either Mi-chan or the munchkin." By now the tea was ready, and Cid poured them both a cup, then motioned for her to sit down on the couch across from the counter. "You really do look like her, though. Blond hair, green eyes. Somehow I wouldn't be surprised if you were Mi-chan."

"Leon and Yuffie seem to think I am," Mizu said absently.

"Oh, you've met them, have you?" Cid asked.

"Yeah, they filled me and Sora in on the goings-on around here. Heartless, Keyblades, yadda yadda yadda..." Mizu took a sip of tea. "I don't think Sora got a word of it, except that worlds are being destroyed and our islands were one of 'em. And that our friends are in danger, of course."

"You said 'our.' They your friends too?"

"Yuh, for the past year. That's how long I've known them, anyway. And that's how long my latest spout of amnesia's lasted. I dunno if I've had it before or if this is my first case, but I still can't remember a thing further back than when I came to the islands... Just vague feelings every now and then, but nothing I can latch on to.It's annoying, frustrating, and a right pain in the ass. Pardon my language."

"That's alright, I've heard and said worse," Cid said.

"Hm..." Mizu said, then drained the last of her tea and stood. "Thanks for the tea and lendin' and ear, Cid, I needed both."

"Don't worry about it, Kage," Cid said. "If there's anything I can do to help, you let me know."

"Okay, I will." Mizu started for the door, then turned back. "Inspiration struck--is there a way you can get me to other worlds? I wanna find my friends and my memories, and I don't think either one is here."

"I could build you a ship," Cid said thoughtfully, "but it'll cost ya. I got a business to run, y'know."

Mizu grinned. "Yeah, I gotcha. Lemme know how much it'll cost, and I'll see if I can't scrounge up enough munny for ya."

"I'll let you know when I'm done with the ship, Kage," Cid said. "Until then, try to stay outta trouble, okay?"

"Keyword 'try,' right?" Mizu asked with a sly grin. "Okay, I'll do my best. See ya later, Cid." Mizu left the shop and wandered yet again, somehow finding her way to the Third District, the same place she had landed after the islands were destroyed. She was up on a terrace, and heard a ruccus, so she went over to the edge to look. There, she saw Sora and two others, one a duck, the other vaguely resembling a dog, fighting a gigantic suit of purple armor.

"Heck, the what?" she said absently, then ducked a flying arm.

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