Hello all! After 5 years, I'm back! I don't remember if I ever clarified this, but even though the experiments don't bleed or age, they can still feel the pain afflicted to them. And the Master does have the means to harm them physically since he was the one who created them. Now, on with the chapter!

"Remember that this is for Ritsuka."
When he got to the door, he rang the bell and waited for hopefully the man with the answers to Ritsuka's whereabouts.

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Soubi waited a few minutes, but heard nothing coming from inside the large house. With time not being on Soubi's side, he tried the door to find it unlocked. He slowly stepped into foyer when that strange sensation of familiarity came back to him. "Why can't I remember?" Soubi questioned to himself as he quietly walked down the hallway. He followed that to the end where he was met by a door with a Private sign posted on the front. He was about to turn around and walk away when he heard noises coming from within. "My Ritsuka could be in there!" Soubi made no hesitation and forced the door open. Not believing what he saw, he quickly turned around as a young boy frantically got dressed and a tall, blonde haired man lit a cigarette.

"Bye Sensei!" The earless and tailless boy yelled as he quickly left the room and into another section of the house.

After Soubi finished his analysis of what he walked in to, his attention was brought back by a somewhat familiar voice.

"Ah, Soubi, I knew I'd see you again someday. How long has it been, 9 years? My how you've grown into a delectable young man." The strange man said as he lit another little white stick.

Soubi was not amused by this man's flirtatious antics. "I wouldn't know. My memories from ages 11 to 14 are gone. I'm not here to relive those years; I was told that you would be able to help me find Ritsuka. If you know, I need that information now."

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, you were never a patient student were you Soubi. And as for number 12, I do know his whereabouts, but what makes you think that I'd give them to you. I have my orders too you know. But if you are that desperate, I might be able to make a deal with you." The blonde man walked over to Soubi and ran his hand down Soubi's toned chest and down to his belt buckle. Soubi on the other hand was not in the mood and pushed the man back and started towards the door out. "I don't have time for this. I will just find him on my own."

"Wait!" The man caught up to Soubi. "I can't tell you where he is, but take this." He slid a picture into Soubi's hands before going back to his office. "I hope you find him, he's a good kid. I'm not sure, but I think I heard the Master say that you have 3 days to find him."

Soubi was confused and terrified at the same time. He didn't get the information that he wanted, but at least he got something. "3 days. I will find you Ritsuka, I promise." Then he remembered the picture in his hand. He looked at it and his eyes widened. "It's me." In the photo it was a young earless Soubi standing sadly in front of a building holding a luggage. Behind him was a young man in his 20s with jet black hair and a sinister smile. Soubi noticed writing on the back of the picture, "Soubi's First Day November 1995"

"Hm, that's weird, why don't I remember this? I know my parents died the year before, but then what is this?" Flipping the photo over, Soubi saw something in the corner. "Gora? Is that the name of this place? The name sounds familiar, but I just can't put my finger on it. Well, obviously I've been there before, but where is it?" Just then a memory flashed through Soubi's mind.

A young Soubi was sitting quietly in the study with his Master. He knew better than to speak out of turn, so he passed the time by looking out the window and watching the birds and the butterflies with their wings of freedom. His Master was very cryptic, but he made Soubi pack his belongings and place them by the door. Soubi saw a limousine pull up to the house and his Master walked into the foyer.

"Come Soubi. Grab your bag." His Master ordered as he opened the door and walked out to greet his guest. Soubi followed after him and instantly threw his arm over his eyes to block the sun that he was not used to. "Stay here until I call for you." His Master walked up the limo to meet a beautiful man with black hair. "Master, here is the boy I told you about."

A slightly shorter male stepped out of the limousine and walked up to the blonde man and now earless boy. Upon inspecting him, the dark haired male shook hands with the blonde and took the boy from his grasp. "Thank you for your hard work, you will be paid double for your services." Just as they were heading into the limo, the boy yelled out, "Master, where is he taking me!?"

"This is your new 'Master'. You are to call me 'Sensei' now. Be good for your 'Master'."

The ride was quiet with high tension coming from the confused boy. The man with the black hair wanted to know more about his new pet. "Soubi, you will be living with me from now on. How do you feel about that?"

Soubi didn't know how to respond, so he answered the way he was taught, "Good Master."

"Ritsu says that you are his best student. Is this true Soubi?"

"Yes, Master."

"Very good Soubi. I only accept the best. I wouldn't want you to disappoint me."

"Never Master."

The rest of the ride was silent, both men deep in thought. Soubi, wondering how his life was going to proceed from here, and the "Master" thinking of what to do to Soubi first.

After what seemed like hours, the limo stopped once again, this time pulling up to its final destination. "Get out of the car Soubi, and get your things. Quickly now." Soubi nervously got out of the vehicle and anxiously waited for his new life to begin.

"Soubi stand here. I need to take your picture. You are going to be the first of many."

"Yes Master."

"I'm starting to remember! Maybe the further I investigate and the closer I get to finding Ritsuka, then I might also be able to remember my past. I need to find Gora."

Super glad to be back. Please R&R!

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