-Akashi POV-

Foolish princess. Of course she wouldn't be able to recognise me as a human, but to forget my name and my scales was rather upsetting I must say. 'I will make her love me once again, to burn both of my images into her mind, to be the only one she thinks about.'

-Akane POV-

I opened my eyes to be greeted by harsh rays from a 'light-bulb'. I sniffed the air. It had a traditional kind of scent to it. It smelt like wood and wealthy items. It smelt like olden Japanese foods. There was no scent of sweets or perfume. This was not Mura-kun's home.

"Good morning, princess." A voice spoke up and I suddenly realised that I was lying on the lap of Akashi Seijuro.

I quickly sprung up but a sharp pain hit me in all the corners of my body and I sunk to the floor in pain and agony, clutching myself. Then I tried to regain my dignity and stood up again, more slowly this time, much to the amusement of Akashi-san.

"Are you still hurting from that seal?" He smirked.

"Tch, is the only thing you can hurt me with seals?" I scoffed and took in my surroundings. It was filled with the scent of Akashi-san. It was rather nice with the elegant flowers in expensive vases. Nevertheless, I still wanted to go home.

"You dare to defy me, after being caught so helpless like that?" He challenged.

My claws threatened to come out, and I let them as I leapt furiously at him, claws extended and fangs bared, dripping with venom.

Of course, I didn't remember that my body still ached from the seal's magic and was easily caught by the arm and pinned down onto the soft chair thing called a couch or sofa. Akashi's victorious gaze was upon me as he kissed me forcefully, having me writhe to try and get away, but he didn't pull his lips away yet.

I closed my eyes in fear as his tongue slunk into my mouth and flinched. I tried to close my mouth but his tongue was very strong (no seriously, that was a strong tongue) and continued to play around in my mouth. I had to breathe through my nose so that I could get fresh air, but the smell of Akashi-san came with it, and I was suddenly hit with a shockwave of memories and went limp for a moment.

At this, he finally pulled away and watched me closely and the memories filed into my brain.

-Memories-

"Sei! Sei! Come here!" I was but the age of 3 (dragon years), and still feared by most other dragons. Most, but not my kind and gentle fiancé.

"What is it, Akane?" His voice was soft, his eyes were a beautiful red like my father's scales.

"Look! I caught something to share!" A dead losheth (a large reptile-like animal that tastes similar to tofu. No arms or legs, looks kinda like a giant legless caterpillar. But less inviting.)
A/N: I made this up. Don't bother searching it up.

"Ah thank you. Shall we make it into a soup?" He had a small smile on.

"Okay!" My answer was cheerful. It was nice not to be feared by him.

-Next memory-

"Akane, how long are you going to stay in there?" Sei was tapping at the entrance to my cave and territory, where I often napped while I could. I was 5 in this memory. My father had died not too long ago.

"As long as I don't have anything to do!" I could tell that he could see me wave my wing dismissively from far within the dimly lit cave from holes it the roof, allowing sun and moonlight to travel through.

"I guess napping is quite soothing for you isn't it? Are you still grieving for your father?"

I didn't reply; he already knew the answer as he lay beside me and took me under his powerful wing.

-Next Memory-

"Sei?" I called as I followed him to the portals, beating my dominant wings. "Where are you going?" It was only a few weeks after the previous memory.

"Before I tell you, tell me this." He said as we landed. "Do you love me?"

I was a bit confused. "Of course I love you, Sei."

"Would you continue to love me even if we didn't see each other for years?"

"What are you talking about? Of course I would, right?" My confusion grew.

"Would you remember my scent and my name if I were in a different form?"

"Different form? I'm sure I would." I was utterly puzzled at why he was asking me these questions.

"What happens if you forget all of these things?"

"If I do, then kiss me. Kiss me so that I remember. Then I'll slap myself for being an idiot and forgetting." Ah, how childish my thinking was back then…

"Heh~? Okay. I'll do as you say then." He smiled softly. "I'll be going to the human world for a while. I'll see you again one day okay? Wait for me, Akane." He pressed his cheek against mine and jumped into the portal before I could whisper a farewell and tears ran down my face as I thought of him. (A/N: Sorry for ruining the moment, but yes, in here, dragons can cry. Deal with it *puts shades on*)

-Present Time-

"No way… My memories…" I was in despair at how my memories had just gone away and come back.

"So, how about that slap?" Akashi was looking rather mischievous but also mad at how I'd forgotten.

I gave my cheek a small slap before warm drops of salt-water dripped down my face. I cried. I never cried. Not even when I was lonely and feared, or even when my father was slaughtered. But guess I did once when Sei left.

The tears continued to fall while I wrapped my arms around Akashi-san – no – Sei. Warm limbs caressed me as Sei spoke in a stern yet calm voice. "You will still receive a punishment for forgetting. Understand, Akane?"

I nodded, embracing him tighter as my tears stained his shirt.

-A While later-

"Thanks for keeping her safe, Akashi-kun." Mura-kun's mother was filled with relief. "I almost forgot to pick her up until you called and told me that she would stay with you for a while."

I got in the vehicle and sat, waiting for their conversation to finish and wiped my eyes of any evidence of crying. If Mura-kun and his brothers and sister found out that I had cried, they would surely shower me with cheering up and items that I did not deserve. It was the first time that I had no pride, no dignity and tears. I was ashamed.

-Murasakibara's mother and Akashi-

"Just what is your relationship with Akamine Akane?" She questioned, her arms folded.

"I am her fiancé. I came to this world quite a while ago."

"Fiancé?"

"Yes."

"Then why did you make her cry?" Her voice was threatening and even Akashi was unwilling to pick a fight with her, even if she was just a human.

"I gave her back her important memories as a child. They were indeed saddening."

Her eyes narrowed. "I will still not trust you, but if Akane does, then I will not doubt your abilities."

"Yes. Thank you very much."

'You're being quite the humble person there.' Akane said telepathically to Akashi.

'Well I wouldn't want her distrusting me to the point of not letting me see you.'

'Okay. Goodnight, Sei.'

'Goodnight, Akane.'

That was their last conversation for the day and they went to bed, exhausted and thinking about their lives, just as normal people do, but with much, much deeper thought.

Little did they know, was that a strange figure had been listening in on their conversations nearby and was plotting something dangerous.

Hi! Thanks for reading this! If you enjoyed this chapter and story please leave a review, favourite or follow. I hope you don't mind how this chapter was shorter than the first, but I'm super tired right now, so I gotta get shleeeeppsh~

-Akane