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Chapter IV, The Mystery

Vincent awoke again, after experiencing a feeling not unlike what he felt earlier on. He looked around, and was amazed that he was right back where he started his trek to Kadic.

What the hell is going on? He puzzled to himself, before shouting it aloud. He was unsure if he should go back to Kadic, but decided that answers were more important. He had to find out what was happening to him.

After repeating the long journey again, he decided that his best bet was to find Jean-Pierre or Jim again, but he was unsure where to look.

"Who are you? I don't recognize your face. Are you new here?"

Vincent turned around, to see Jim looking at him.

What?

Vincent stared back, blankly.

"Well, can't you speak? What's your name?"

"Uh, Vincent."

"You have a last name?"

"Vashna. Don't you remember me?"

"Can't say I have ever seen you before."

Vincent couldn't understand it.

It seems like I was sent back in time. But that's crazy!

He decided to play dumb. He wasn't any more prepared to look crazy than last time he was here. And Jim clearly didn't recognise him at all.

"I must be mistaken. I'm lost. Where is this place?"

"This is the Kadic School. There is a town nearby. Maybe you are on holiday?"

"Jim, is everything okay?"

Vincent turned, expecting to see Jean-Pierre. Sure enough, there he stood.

"Yeah, not a problem. This boy got lost, and ended up here."

"Lost? I can't say that I've seen you before, and I know almost everyone in town. Come to my office, we can talk privately there. You coming, Jim?" "Nah, I had better get back to work. See you later!"

Jim left, again.

Again, Vincent went to Jean-Pierre's office. Again, he rang the police. And they had the same conversation, again. And as expected, Sissi entered, and led Vincent to the cafeteria. Again.

They arrived at the cafeteria, and Sissi left to get Vincent some pizza. He looked around, and everything was the same as last time – with one exception. There were four students at a table nearby – the same four students that he seen running somewhere last time. He thought it strange that they were the only students who were acting differently. Sissi returned with the food, and again, Vincent ate it all.

"Slow down, or you'll choke yourself."

Heard that before.

This time, however, the four started to walk past him, and Sissi stopped them.

"Ulrich? Hi! How are you?"

"I would be a lot better if you stopped bugging me."

"Oh, don't be silly, I just wanted to introduce you to somebody. Everyone, this is Vincent. He is a boy with no memory!"

They walked around to Vincent. Ulrich extended his hand.

"Hi, I'm Ulrich Stern. And these are my friends, Odd Della Robbia, Jeremie Belpois, and Yumi Ishiyama."

They exchanged greetings.

"So," Yumi asked, "Do you remember anything at all?"

"Not much, just waking up near the school." Twice.

"Oh, how unfortunate," said Jeremie. "Are they trying to help you?"

"Yeah, the principal phoned the police, and they should be here later for questioning. But I'm not sure if that will help."

"What makes you say that?"

"I don't really know. I'm not sure what to expect."

"I hope they can help, said Odd. "Anyway, we have something to take care of before class. See you soon. And if there is anything we can do to help, let us know."

"Thanks. See you all later."

They left, just before Herb and Nicolas joined them, and the tour began. They had just entered the dorm, when Jim approached them.

"Vincent? The police are here, and are waiting for you in the principal's office."

"Okay, Jim. Sissi thanks for showing me around. I had better go take care of this now."

"Don't mention it. Good luck, Vincent!"

She strolled off to her room. Vincent turned around, and started towards the principal's office.