"Please remember me!"

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Hey, Ummm… I know I always describe the facial features of Natsume (like if he's in pain or smiling) but during the whole time with Blue rose he is wearing a mask. :)

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Chapter 5: I can't believe it's you...

"When I was 3, my whole village caught fire. It was huge, like everything was in flames. My parents had the same Alice as I did. They did everything to protect me. They used all their powers, but the fire was uncontrollable. All I could hear were screams of pain. My father covered my eyes so I wouldn't see the nightmare that was happening to the people I knew. It was the worst night of my life. My father was a great leader in my village so he had responsibilities. He hugged me and gave me his chain. It had the family crest on it. So I was lead into the forest by my mother. Her hands were shaking from fear. I was terrified because my friends were still there and I couldn't help them. "Mama, please save Kaoru and Natsume!!!" I screamed."

Natsume twitched at the sound of his name.

"My mom saw the agony in my face and kissed me on the forehead and nodded. She didn't want me to live with the thought of being useless at their time of need, she told me to find help if she didn't return. So she left. The last thing I heard her say was "Please be safe. I love you. I sat their waiting and waiting. She never came back. I never knew if my friends or my family were safe. I couldn't believe what was happening. Tears uncontrollably rushed down my face as I screamed for my parents and friends. I knew it was over after the firemen had arrived at my village. I was about to check if anyone survived nut before I could even reach the dark ashes, I heard a fireman whisper that there weren't any survivors and that they couldn't figure out the source of the fire.

I was so scared of the thought of living alone for the rest of my life that I ran away. At the age of 5, I had my Alice. It felt great, like I wasn't helpless. I could be of use now. It was unbelievable. The Academy found me when I was 6. It felt amazing to know my Alice was rare and valuable, like I was special. I liked the attention. They told me I could help people who are suffering like I did, so they trained me all my life, in secret of course. This was my first assignment."

Natsume froze like he couldn't breathe. He was looking down to the ground. The story had rushed back so many memories for him.

He looked up at her and touched her face.

She was obviously confused but just waited for him to talk.

"Shizune…" he whispered.

Now this really confused her. She grabbed his hand and said "What?"

He ignored her hand and reached up took take off her mask.

Unintentionally, she didn't stop him. He took off her mask. His face was filled with pain.

"You're alive… I thought you were still inside the house…" he said.

"What are you talking about? Who are you?!" she blurted out.

She grabbed his mask. When she saw his face, she was out of breath. "Nat…sume…"

They were speechless for a moment.

"I can't believe you're alive! Oh my god!" she couldn't hold her tears in. she hugged him so tight.

"Yeah…" was all he could say. He was so happy.

"Natsume, do you know what this means? Kaoru could still be alive!"

"No, she's not…"

"What do you mean?"

"I was with her…"

"Oh… But we're alive… so we should be happy." She struggled to say.

"Shizune…I'm so sorry" his face was filled with pain.

"What are you talking about, Natsume?"

"It was me…I started the fire." He said.

What Natsume said flooded her face with horror.

Before she could start blaming and screaming she remembered everything she learned about Black cat. "Your Fire Alice…"

"I'm sorry."

"it wasn't on purpose… I don't blame you, Natsume. Don't worry."

"But still…"

It was a very silent moment between them. But then Shizune's tears could not be held back.

Natsume hugged her tightly hoping the pain would go away. They were childhood friends so he was always comfortable around her. They were like bestfriends.

Suddenly a cold wind blew around them making them both shiver.

"It's getting cold out. Let's get back" Natsume said.

Shizune nodded.

As they were walking Natsume whispered "I'm glad you're alright, Shizune."

"Me too, Natsume"

To be continued

Sorry if it was too short.

So... how was it?? I know it was cheesy and the name was very random but it's about the story that counts right?

I'm really interested to know so please review :)