The Reason

Tori: Wow...I am actually going to put this out in a decent time...yeah I can't believe I can still write for this. Some quicky things for the reviewers.

Sora no Hoshi- It is a funny story actually. I opened it up by accident while looking for stories to read, and I was like "Oh geez, this is mine!" I felt like an idiot, but then I wanted to find out what happened(ever have that when you write?), so I pulled it up and everything just sort of poured out. But yeah at least this update is sooner.

Verysek- I love them together, and well I haven't actually decided on making them a couple or really close sibling love.

Yue- You know I actually had to look up what a crackfic was...I really don't write that by the way. This is going to have it's dark moments, but I was aiming for a light fluff. ^^

Tori: Anyway, wanted to just answer some people(first time doing that too), and now on with the fic...it is going to play out mostly like the original storyline, but only with some changes so it may seem a little familiar.

"blah" – speech

"blah" – thoughts

/Yoh to Hao/ (mind link)

*Hao to Yoh*

++++++Memories++++++

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Manta watched as the boy was sitting surrounded by ghosts...and did the only thing he could think of: he screamed and ran. He never noticed the sad look on the boy's face...

Yoh walked into the classroom and introduced himself. His eyes rested on the boy from the night before, the first person to meet in this new city was able to see ghosts...maybe this is what fate feels like...

"My name is Asakura Yoh,"

Hao made sure to stay close to his otouto. After the incident that took him away, Hao vowed to get back the lost memories no matter what. But what is placed on his mind to keep them locked is a lot harder to break then Hao thought. He just wanted nothing more than to hold him again... and maybe this plan will work.

He turned to see his followers, not too many, but all strong in their own way, Opacho was standing next to him with a worried look on her[1] face.

"I am going to get my otouto back. You all must find more people; I am going solo for the time being. Mari I want you to keep an eye on Opacho while I am gone,"

Everyone nodded and went their separate ways. Hao knew this was dangerous, but there were no Asakuras around, it was the perfect time. All he had to do is meet him.

Yoh made his way to the cemetery with the bandaged Manta in tow. He would show his new friend just what he could do; maybe he won't run away like the others. There was a connection with this boy that wasn't there with anyone else.

Ryu sneered at the boy with the poncho around him. How dare this person try to come and take away their special place, he would have to punish him like the brat from before. Then maybe they could be left alone.

Manta looked out from behind Yoh's back to see a boy who looked just like Yoh but with longer hair. The boy looked bored, but agitated at the same time. In a way, Manta was afraid of the boy, like he knew how to kill. But also an underlying feeling of sadness, and pain.

"I wish for you to leave, you are disturbing the residents here," Yoh said.

"What did you say? You want us to leave? Hmph! I will kill you and send you to the next world!" Ryu was pissed, was just no end to the brats who thought they could try and take away his special place.

"Big words from a man who uses other people to do his dirty work," all eyes fell on the boy in the poncho, "Though if you want to fight him by all means, I am sure he knows what he is doing, I will watch for now,"

Yoh felt something stir in his heart, like he felt a connection with this person.

"Well I think some of these ghosts want to have a shot at kicking all of you out of this graveyard," smoke materialized behind Yoh as he spoke, showing a samurai, "Isn't that right Amidamaru?"

"They will pay for this humiliation," he said as he looked at his broken tombstone.

Ryu just laughed and sent two men to attack Yoh. Yoh quickly performed Hyuoi-Gattai and easily knocked out the two men. Seeing this, Ryu grabbed his sword and charged at the boy. Merged with the samurai, Yoh cut the man's hair instead of his head and told him to leave again, which they did without hesitation.

"May I ask your name?" Yoh said while fixing Amidamaru's grave with the help of Manta.

"Asakura Hao, it is nice to finally see you again Otouto,"

Yoh dropped the stick in his hand. He felt something pull at his heart again, only this time it was much sronger like a vise grip trying to yank it out.

"Otouto...you...I...Please let us go to a more private place to talk...Manta you come too,"

Yoh began walking in a daze toward his house. The two followed behind.

Aniki...I have an Aniki...I know him, why can't I remember him...? +++++ Yoh felt a pain in his head as he saw himself standing in the Asakura house full of bruises. Youmei was standing in front of him with a whip.

"You dare go out and run away for ten years and think we wouldn't catch up? It is your own fault that you are here now! If only you had stayed like an obedient boy, then you wouldn't be receiving this punishment,"

Yoh glared with all his might, his Aniki would not die, not today, and if that meant going back to the Asakura's then he would do it.

"You are low, not even worthy of being called a human; you have no reason to tell me I am wrong, when you beat a defenseless child,"

Yohmei snapped and struck the boy into unconsciousness. Yoh heard the people talking about removing his memories before the darkness claimed him. +++++

Blurry black eyes opened to meet identical eyes filled with worry.

Am I looking in a mirror?

*No Otouto, you are looking at your brother.* Eyebrows shot up then it clicked mental talking.

/I remember...I was protecting you from the Asakuras...They hurt me for leaving...Aniki why did they want me?/

*Because you are my other half. Together we complete each other. We are twins who share the same soul, but they want to use you to kill me.*

/Why? You are so kind, I would never hurt you./

*Thank you*

It was then that Yoh realized he must have passed out while walking home because Hao was holding him on the sidewalk. He got up and started to walk towards his house again, only this time with a sense of happiness. Manta followed after watching the exchange.

"Please make yourself at home; the only thing I can offer right now is tea. There is lots to discuss," Hao and Manta sat at the table looking around the house, noting there were no personal effects just a table and essential things.

"So you are Yoh's brother?"

"Yes, we are twins, but unfortunately, the family has kept us apart, against our will. Now that Yoh is away from his family I can spend time with him again," Hao smiled a warm smile as Yoh came in with the tea and sat down.

"Aniki, why did they take my memories?"

"They didn't. You were too powerful but they could seal them. I guess seeing your Aniki jolted the restraint a little, but I want you to know who you really are. That is why I plan to live with you until they are all unsealed,"

Yoh felt the tightness again, but merely nodded his head.

"Are you going to go to school too?" Manta asked.

"Yes, I would like to try that,"

"You have never been to school? Were you home schooled?"

"No I was moving around to much I never had time,"

+++++ /Ok Aniki, where are we going next?/

*There is a boy in London who shows promise, maybe we could convince him to join*

/Sounds fun! Besides, Russia is kinda getting a little boring/ +++++

"I've been to Russia..." Yoh said slowly, and then shook his head, "Did we go to London? I can't remember," Hao's smile widened.

"Yes, you had a fun time and I got you a leather to braid your hair with[2]. I am glad you are starting to remember,"

Yoh's face scrunched up, "Not a lot only a few words here and there,"

"But it is a start. I hope you will like the memories,"

Yoh smiled then, looking identical to Hao's, "I already enjoy them, I just want to know more about the Asakura's so that I can hate them properly for what they have done...and no I want to remember for myself,"

There was a comfortable silence, and then Yoh looked at the time.

"Ah, Manta I think you should get going, it is getting late now,"

Manta bid his thank yous and would see them in the morning, to walk to school with, then left. Yoh decided to draw a bath then go to bed, Hao agreeing.

In Izumo, Yohmei turned to Anna.

"I want you to go to Funbari and keep an eye on Yoh. If he comes into contact with Hao, eliminate his memories. I want no trace of his brother ever existing in his life,"

"Understood," Anna began walking toward her forced fiancé the next day. She would have to grit her teeth and deal with the lazy bum again, only if it means she will marry one of the most powerful shamans in the world.

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Tori: I know, shorter then the last chapter, but it is a start! Anyway before you ask, I am not trying to rush, but I am trying to show Yoh that there is a brother in his memories, so that he is able to trust him. Don't worry, it will take longer than one chapter for him to remember everything. Oh and yes I hat Yohmei if you couldn't tell. ^^;;;;

[1]- I looked it up and she is a girl, though in the english dub, they change her to a him.

[2]- The native americans weave their hair with a piece of leather, I know it is wierd to get it in London, but hey, this is Hao and Yoh we are talking about they are generally a little wierd.

Anyways...see it didn't take me a year to update! The next chapter will come quicker if I get a lot of reviews...but isn't how it always is?