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Chapter 8

Bright lights greeted her as well as a plain white ceiling and badly painted green walls, the floral pattern on the window curtains add to the cheap feel of the room that she was in. Her left hand felt numb, turning over to take a look at it she found a long clear cord coming out of her hand and connecting to a metal pole, she was in a hospital.

Rebecca sat up slowly she felt a bit dizzy but blinked it away trying to keep herself focused, she noticed that there was a bunch of flowers at the end of her bed as well as some letters with the words "get well soon" imprinted in a multitude of colours. Bitterness sank in, she hated hospitals and had not entered one since her father had passed away, and before she could act her anger it was startled out of her by the sound of the door opening.

Catherine walked in with a cup of coffee in her hands; Rebecca found it amusing as it seemed that every time she talked to Catherine she was drinking coffee. The older woman looked at her judging her mood and health all in one look, she then sat down in the dusty pink cushioned chair next to her bed, she didn't say anything for what seemed like ages and then finally "Good to see that you are up."

"Err yes, how did I get here?" She asked, in truth the past was a bit foggy now, she remembered walking into the stage area and then everything went dark… Then reality came rushing back to her, the time spent with Dante, everyone would wonder where she had been.

"A young man, who was quite worried about you, helped bring you here when you passed out. No one had seen you in two days you know." She placed her coffee down on a little night stand and looked up at Rebecca, there was worry and a million questions reflected in her gaze but she held them back. Rebecca was grateful she didn't know how she would react to a million questions at this time. "The police will be coming in to question you later, we had a missing persons report sent out when you didn't come home." Catherine once again paused, Rebecca knew that she was hoping that there would be some answers there, but she had no idea what to say or where to start. Dante had asked her not to tell anyone about him and in truth she had no idea who would really believe her anyways.

"In truth… I really can't remember… There was someone there with me and this huge cavern… But other than that my mind draws a blank. I wish that I could answer more but I really don't remember, please Catherine I am really sorry that I worried you so much!" She exclaimed quickly, Catherine gave her a look that made her believe that she was not going to believe the lie, but she nodded gravely.

"The doctors said there was a good chance of that happening, you seemed pretty out of it… Now a nurse checked you over so it looks as though you are fine, no wrong doing…" Rebecca blushed heavily at this, imagining that happening with Dante was a little alarming, "So I just need to see when we might be able to take you home again, oh by the way the dean left you this letter, asked that no one but you was to read it." She pulled out a letter from her pocket and placed on the bed next to her; she took hold of her coffee cup and got up from the chair. "I should head out though and talk to that nurse, I believe that Sarah will be by later to visit you, maybe she will bring along that young man that helped you out" she winked and walked towards the door.

"Catherine wait!" The older woman paused but kept her back facing Rebecca, she wanted to tell her everything, this woman who had taken her in and helped her in a time of need, but the memory of the murderous look in Dante's eyes held back the truth. "T-thank you… For everything."

The heavy door closed leaving Rebecca feeling alone, the letter sitting next to her called out to her, she recalled the conversation that she and the dean had before and realized that maybe he had known about Dante and his secret house. She tore open the letter finding only a small piece of paper no larger than a receipt and a locket. Rebecca studied the locket at first, it was silver but slightly tarnished, and a pattern of ivy was engraved on the cover. She opened it up and found herself in the center, though it was not quite her; the pictured was quite old, brown and faded. She looked a bit older in the picture and was wearing an odd top judging by the collar of the dress it had to be centuries old.

After looking at the picture for a bit longer she closed it and turned her attention to the paper that was included in the envelope. It was a short note that read;

"I know of him as well and it appears that he really believes that you are this woman. If you ever need my help do not fear to ask Rebecca.

Arash"

Rebecca read it over and over; it didn't answer anything at all! Frustrated that the dean had not answered any of her questions she got up and tried to walk, her legs were a little wobbly but other than that she didn't have too much trouble. Tugging the cumbersome metal pole that held her liquid substance that the hospital called food she walked to the window. There was not much to look at but another building and grey skies, it washed out any good spirits she had left in her system, everything that had happened with Dante and then having to lie to Catherine; the very woman who had helped her out when she had needed it. A tear slid down her cheek, she felt so drained and could not even think of any reason to be happy. It was as if a mantel of depression had found a way to drape upon her shoulders and was slowly smothering her.

To make matters worse she couldn't tell anyone in fear that Dante would harm them in some fashion, and the only person that believed her was a man that she had only met in person once! Rebecca felt anger take hold of her and she kicked the chair next to her only to remember that she was not wearing shoes, biting back a cry she rubbed her foot hoping to make the pain disappear. Sighing heavily she wobbled back to the bed and got back in pulling the covers over her head, she felt so alone, her father was gone she wouldn't have been able to tell him anyways, though he had always had a way of cheering her up even if she had not said what was the problem. Her father had always had faith in her to solve her problems, but was always there if she needed some help.

Rebecca stopped herself from crying, she was not going to be like that she would be strong just liked he had asked her to. She was about to try and sleep again when there was a knock at the door, she pulled back the covers and fixed herself up as best as she could in a hospital. "Come in!" she called out unsure how thick the door was, it creaked open and Sarah's head popped in.

"Rebecca!" She ran into the room and hugged her tightly, "I was so worried about you! We had no idea what had happened, I talked to mom and she said that you had woken up, but that you also don't remember! Is that true!" Worried green eyes stared at her, Rebecca smiled despite herself, she looked up when she noticed movement by the door Jeff was waving and beside him was the tall dark haired man Matt. He looked at her with worry written all over his face, but she turned her attention back to her friend in hopes of hiding the blush that was rising to her cheeks.

"I don't remember what happening unfortunately, the doctors informed me that there is a good chance that my memory will return and that… nothing happened as far as they can tell." She wanted to beat herself up just to have another reason why her face was so red at this moment. Sarah caught on quickly though much to Rebecca's disappointment.

"Oh…Um would you like anything to eat?"

"Um err h-how about something to drink!" She stammered feeling like an idiot; Sarah smiled and dragged Jeff out. Once the door clicked Rebecca felt this heaviness in the air, they had no idea how to really talk to each other.

"I hope that you are doing well" he said taking a step closer to her bed, she smiled lightly and ducked her head a bit to hide her blush.

"I am well, as well as one can be for not remember where they haven been for two days" she said smiling a bit, he didn't smile but looked at her sadly and in one swift movement he was next to her with his hand on her shoulders.

"You can tell me anything I want you to know, I will not judge you… You just…Are so calm for someone that doesn't remember where they have been for two days!"Pulling the covers closer to herself in some sort of instictive fashion Rebecca was leftfeelingsmall once again, this was the reaction she had feared the most, there was no answerthat manifested within her mind and she was left staring at him with a shocked and frightened look upon herface.

After a moment Matt let go of her shoulders, his headdropped down leaving himlooking at his shoes "I-I am sorry, I don't know what came over me…Its just that, I was really worried about you Rebecca…" she felt so bad that she could do nothing to make him feel better, place her hand in his and forced him to look at her.

"Thank you… For being worried Matt, I am sorry but I truly do not remember, I promise youthoughthat I will tell you if I regain my memories." He nodded at this and seemed as if he was going to say more but it was cute short by the return of Sarah and Jeff, her friend smiled at the sight of her holding his hand but said nothing more. Rebecca took the orange juice thatSarah handed herand placed it on the small night table; her friends pulled up chairs around her bed and began to tell her what she had missed.

It was fun to joke again and laugh, a ray of sun peeked through the cloud and for that moment everything seemed perfectly normal, but it was also in that instant that Rebecca wondered how Dante faired in his lonely and cold cavern.

Author's note: OMG I am sooo sorry that it took so long for this one and I promise now that I have started university and most of my family issues are better I shall make sure I write more. As I mentioned this was a harder chapter for me, I needed to move the story onwards but there is not much excitement that happens and of course very little mention of the wonderful Erik reincarnation sigh but he will be making a come back!

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