Chapter 5
Memories

I turned myself the moment I heard someone running as I came face to face with a woman tackling me into a hug as I fell down smacking my head against the LFO causing my vision to blur as another set of memories came back. It was ones of Talho and Holland. I quickly grabbed my head as I let out a painful howl as I felt energy well up in my body creating a white aura around me and my wings glowed a bright rainbow color as many memories flooded into me while at the same time I linked with Talho as she experienced the same thing minus the pain. A few minutes later the memories slowed then came to a stop then the white aura faded and the rainbow colored glow subsided. Talho remained speechless at what had just happened.

"Shawn what was that?" Talho asked as her brain tried figuring out what she had seen.

"Short version is I died, came back and lost my memories. I'm slowly gaining them back." I stated.

"What things do you remember?" Talho asked as you can clearly tell she was worried about something.

"Let's see, my family from my world, you and Holland now thanks to my head hitting that LFO, and some of the battles I had in a LFO." I stated.

"Anything else?" Talho asked again

"Nope that's everything." I stated as Talho gave this sad look.

"Is there anything wrong?" I asked looking bewildered.

"No it's nothing. Anyways let us introduce you to our new recruits." Talho said as she stood up helping me up. Holland walked up to me and extended his hand as I took it shaking it.

"A lot of things have changed Shawn but I'm glad you're the same as always." Holland stated

"Changed?" I asked

"Some of your friends you'll remember in due time took over the gekkostate while I now teach new recruits as does Talho. It's safer for raising our family." Holland explained

"Well that would make sense. You can't keep on fighting forever in your old age." I said lightly elbowing him in a joking manner. This earned a laugh from everyone in the room including Holland.

"And you gained a sense of humor too! The world is really going to end!" I exclaimed sounding completely shocked at Holland elbowed me this time a bit harder than I expected.

"lol, lay off on the abuse." I said laughing a bit.

"You ain't that weak. Onto what else I want to say now. These people you see before you are the new recruits. Everyone this is Shawn, the one that Talho and I have told you about." Holland stated as everyone's face lit up.

"He's that hero, Major Shawn! The one that brought us humans closer to coralians! That's so cool!" One of the recruits as the rest of them piped in then swarmed me wanting to shake my hand, wanted autographs and kept on bombarding me with questions.

"Whoa, slow down everyone. Remember I lost all my memories. When I get them all back I'll be happy to tell you all stories of my heroics and such." I said feeling quite overwhelmed by the sudden attention.

"Tell us then, do you really come from a different world?" The bigger of the guys asked

"Yes I do." I answered

"What about those powers we've heard that are very destructive." Another one asked as I went silent.

"I don't know what you're talking about." I said as the guy sounded disappointed but Holland and Talho caught on that I was lying. One of the girls walked up to me slightly blushing.

"Do you have a girlfriend and are you looking for one?" This really cute, twenties looking red headed girl asked.

"Um, I honestly don't know so for now I'll say I'm not looking." I said sounding flattered but now I wanted to get out of the room.

"ATTENTION! Everyone settle down and give him space. Recruits your dismissed now disperse." Talho ordered as everyone snapped back from their world, saluted then walked out of the room looking rather disappointed. As the last person walked out of the hanger Talho and Holland got a serious look on their face.

"Shawn let's head to the Gekko Go." Talho said in a very serious voice.

"Um, okay as long as my friends can come." I said nervously as Holland and Talho nodded.

We all started heading towards the Gekko Go. We entered into the hanger and a few flashbacks came back to me of the Gekko Go soaring through the sky, the layout of the ship and a few battles that had taken place. I shook my head a bit to bring myself back to reality earning glances from everyone.

"I'm fine. Let's head inside then." I said as I walked ahead into the hanger of the ship I noticed Hollands LFO was there and a few others that I couldn't remember whose they were but at second glance I noticed they looked different from what I remembered them to be. As everyone looked at each other then eventually followed behind me. I opened the door and walked head to the where the kitchen is. When we reached it I sat down on the couch as everyone else came in taking a seat as well.

"I'll get right down to business then. We know you lied about your powers and no, were not afraid of you." Holland stated as this earned a relieved sigh from me.

"What you think we would fear you for it. Remember you were with us first Shawn." Holland stated

"Ah, right. I feel like an idiot now." I said chuckling a bit.

"It's fine. Anyways seeing as your back I'll want you to meet a few people. The first one is the General of this army who is staying on this base and some of your old friends. Also I'd like you to rejoin us as Major Shawn Murphie." Holland stated

"You don't waste any time do you, Holland." I said shaking my head

"We could use the help." He stated

"On one condition then." I said

"Name it." he replied

"Tell me about everyone who I forgot about." I stated as Holland looked over at Talho, in a way he was asking for permission. Talho sighed then nodded as she got up and moved closer to me. Talho began explaining to me who I forgot and who they were to me. She started with Rya and Kamin then Mischa, Dr. Bear, Sonia, Morita, Jobs, Woz, Stoner, Maurice, Maeter, Linck, Eureka, Renton, Moondoggie, Gidget, Hilda, Matthieu, The real Dewey and then Amarante. Once Talho was telling me about Amarante, a pain swelled up in my heart as tears began falling. I quickly wiped them away trying to force them to stop as they slowly did.

"I see, I guess I really left behind a lot of people with my stunt I pulled." I said

"Damn right ya did but I understand why you did it." Holland said as he walked over giving me a pat on the back.

"So what now?" I asked

"For starters let's go meet….." Holland started saying as two of the people they were talking about walked in as a very surprised look formed on their face.

"SHAWN!" Gidget yelled as she ran over to me tackling me dead on as I fell onto the floor hard.

"You must be Gidget?" I asked curiously

"What you don't remember me?" Gidget asked a bit hurt as Holland answered before I could.

"Shawn lost his memories when he came back to life." Holland stated

"Aww man. That's harsh. Do you at least remember lifting?" Moondoggie asked

"I remember what it is but as for the feeling of using a board, no I don't. I take it your moondoggie." I stated

"Yes that's me. Alright man follow me, let's go get something out of your room." Moondoggie said as I looked over at Holland who nodded his head. I followed Moondoggie's lead to my so called room. When the door opened they had left everything in place. I slowly entered into it running my hand along the walls and touching every object in the room. I sat down on my bed flinging myself back onto the bed. As another flood of memories hit me of times spent in the room and the things I thought about it and showing me talking to myself but there was no one there. I thought that was weird but I didn't voice it. After a few minutes passed I looked over at the ref board laid against the wall. It seemed like someone had been keeping it looking new.

"Who kept the board maintained?" I asked

"Amarante did at first then I took over." Moondoggie said

"I see, well let's not let that go to waste then!" I said as I walked up to the board picking it up then headed to the door.

"I'll go grab my board and meet ya outside." Moondoggie said as he ran down the hall to his room without letting me say anything. I headed back to the ship bay then outside and waited for moondoggie who arrived moments later.

"Alright! Shawn let's go have some fun." Moondoggie said as he ran hopping onto his board as it picked up the trapar. I followed suit, a bit clumsy at first but as I began lifting more the feeling came back to me as I also used my wings. In no time I was back to my usual skill level.

"Yahoo!" I yelled sounding extremely happy as everyone grabbed their boards and took to the skies. Even Rya and Kamin had learned how to lift too.

"You remembered didn't you." Moondoggie yelled

"I could never forget this amazing sensation!" I happily said as everyone noticed my genuine smile was back. This caused everyone to smile as everyone began having even more fun as my wings began glowing more brightly. We spent the next few hours lifting through the skies till it had to come to an end. We all landed back down in very high spirits as my friends from the village ran up to me, asking if I could teach them.

"Hey doggie wanna take this one? I have a few other people to meet." I stated as he laughed and nodded his head.

"He's a good teacher you guys. So Holland I take it the general now?" I asked

"That's right. Let's hurry it up." Holland stated

"Hai, Hai. Be back in a bit you guys." I said as I followed Holland as we headed off. We walked deep into the base as I noticed the security became thicker. I noticed a lot of soldier were staring at me as we passed. I could hear the soldiers whispering things like "Is that who I think it is?" "Wasn't he dead?" "How'd he come back to life." And it continued as we headed to John's quarters. When we reached John's quarters, Holland knocked and waited for a reply.

"Come In!" John called as Holland and I both entered. John's back was to us as he was working on some paperwork that was on his desk in the corner.

"Sir, I have someone who I want you to meet." Holland stated

"Can't this wait Hol…?" John asked as he turned around and stopped dead in his tracks as he saw me while I was looking around the room surveying everything on his shelves and walls.

"Holland how is this possible?" John asked which snapped me back to attention.

"I don't know. Ask him yourself." Holland stated

"Shawn, you died, I attended your funeral. So how can you be with us right now?" John asked sounding very surprised.

"Well I am standing right here. I don't know how I came back alive. All I know is I dropped from the sky according to the villagers of Kosui." I stated

"So Gonzy's doing, probably." Holland stated as John nodded in agreement.

"Gonzy?" I asked curiously.

"Someone you'll meet in due time, I'm sure." Holland stated keeping it a mystery from me which greatly annoyed me but I didn't push the issue. I noticed John had began thinking on what to ask me next.

"Shawn do you have any memories of your past life?" John asked

"A few but I know I'm missing quite a bit." I answered.

"Do you remember a blonde woman in any of them?" John asked as I closed my eyes concentrating on everything I've remembered as my memory started getting hazy then my head began hurting as my eyes snapped open as I grabbed my head in pain.

"I'll take that as no." John said as I nodded my head slowly.

"Well I'll need your help as soon as you're fully recovered." John stated

"Why?" I asked curiously

"It seems like someone has been trying to prolong the antibody coralians that come forth when a kute-class coralian forms. So far they have extended the normal time of 1246 seconds or 20 minutes 46 seconds to 45 minutes. We think this blonde woman is behind it." John stated as he showed me a clear picture of her and still nothing came to me.

"Haven't you tried asking the towns folk?" I asked

"We didn't want to cause suspicions to arise that would cause her to go into deeper hiding." John stated

"I see, well I'm sure we'll run into her eventually." I stated as John and Holland nodded in agreement.

"So what else would you have me do?" I asked

"I want you to take up your new position as Major Shawn when you're ready. You could really use someone like yourself to finish off this war." John stated as he continued staring at me.

"Alright, fine. If it's to end this stupid war then I'll do what I can in my own way, understood." I said with all seriousness

"Very well. It's a deal. Once you've regained your memories then come see me again." John said

"Will do." I replied as John dismissed us. We all walked out of his room and headed back outside.

"Man, that's too serious for my liking." I said feeling completely drained now.

"Still the same old Shawn." Talho said laughing a bit as she patted my back quite hard.

"Getting Hollands abusive habits now I see." I said winking as everyone started laughing while Holland just huffed at my comment.

"Well I think it's time for some food! Kamin lead the way!" I exclaimed excitedly as she laughed as she started running with me leading behind her then everyone else followed while Talho and Holland walking.

"Teenagers." Holland muttered

"Hey, at least Shawn hasn't changed. So cheer up and stop being a grumpy old man. Let's go check up on our son and see how he's getting along with his coralian friend Akiko." Talho suggested as Holland just nodded as they headed to find their son and Akiko who was a little girl that is a human born coralian that was found at the cave sight where Shawn found Kamin and Rya. Akiko had long flowing dark red hair with very thin lines of white hair mixed in. She had a very caring, shy, timid and gentle personality. She seemed to be different from the start and the only thing that gave her away as a coralian was her lavender eyes.

Meanwhile the others and I had reached the cafeteria. I was really surprised at all the selections they had today. I finally decided on a bowl of beef flavored ramen with a glass of water. Everyone else picked up their meals then we all sat down. We all started talking about random subjects once again till I felt four tiny hands touching my wings as I turned around I noticed two little kids feeling my wings as more memories flew back hitting me hard in my hard. It was the memories of the two kids and mother that I had met in the cafeteria once before. I had let them touch my wings before and that made them really. After a few seconds passed I snapped back to reality.

"Still like the feeling of the wings?" I asked as I ruffled their hair earning a giggle from both of them.

"Come on you two, it's time to go." Their mother said

"Hai, Mommy!" They both said as they ran to their mom.

"Thanks again, Shawn." She said

"Anytime." I said bowing my head a bit as they all took off. Everyone was now staring at me.

"Hai?" I asked as I began eating again.

"You remember something I take it?" Akane asked as I just nodded my head.

"You'll make a good father." Kamin said out of nowhere causing me to choke on my food.

"That was a bit random, Kamin." I stated sounding rather surprised.

"No it wasn't. There were kids right there so I think it's right on topic. Besides I'm sure Amarante will want kids." Kamin stated as she realized it was a mistake to bring up her name as tears again well up in my eyes. I still couldn't comprehend why tears welled up when I couldn't remember anything about her.

"Sorry Shawn. I won't mention her anymore." Kamin said sounding bad.

"It's fine. Kamin, don't worry about." I said as Akane gently patted my back and this didn't go unnoticed by Kamin and Rya. Kamin was a little annoyed by how Akane acted familiar with me. She favored Amarante a lot more than Akane.

"Once we finish eating here I want to show you something Shawn!" Kamin said excitedly

"Sure, what is it?" I asked as my curiosity perked up.

"It's a surprise!" Kamin said happily as she had a grin a mile wide. I couldn't help but start laughing at her grin as this confused everyone.

"It's nothing." I said as I finished meal then putting the tray and glass away as did everyone else.

"Alright let's head to this surprise!" I said excitedly as I raised my fist into the arm like I was striking a victory pose as everyone followed my example. Kamin took the lead heading us out the building. When we excited the building I noticed it was still a nice sunny day out. We began heading into the forest passing by building 30 in the process. When we reached the forest I noticed the sun rays piercing through the trees was making this area very beautiful as more memories came back to me. It showed me walking through the forest as I looked up at the trees and a small patch of grass off to the left with trees covering the area. I snapped back into reality as we passed that small patch of grass as I stopped glancing over at it. Kamin and Rya noticed this stopping and turning their heads to where I was looking. They realized I had remembered something again.

"You found this spot and had some very pleasant memories here. We all enjoyed laying out there while the sun pierced through. It's a very memorable spot." Rya said

"Want to continue on Shawn or do you want to check out that spot?" Kamin asked

"We can continue for now. I'll come back later." I said as we started walking down a trail that eventually lead to this opening in the ground that had stairs leading down as flashbacks of me falling into this hole the first time. We walked down the stairs then continued until we reached an opening where a pool of water sat in the middle of room again another flashback happened of me walking into the room and touching the exoskeleton of an LFO. I snapped back as I walked to where that one was as I reached out my head out touching it but sadly felt nothing. Out of nowhere tears streamed down my face again as I quickly wiped them away before anyone noticed. As everyone was checking out things around the room I continued into the next room. When I reached the next cavern, I looked around the room as more memories flooded back of showing Kamin and Rya laying on the ground in that sticky stuff. As I snapped back to reality I noticed that there was another exoskeleton here that wasn't here before. I walked over to it, examining it as I slowly extended my hand to touch it. Everyone else walked into room as I was in as they scanned it looking for me. They found me right as I touched the exoskeleton as my gem and wings lit up then the entire room lit up with green light.

"Shawn!" Akane yelled out as everything faded. Then the memories of Kamin and Rya flew back to me as a few seconds passed then I was thrown back hitting a part of the cave then collapsing onto the ground as everyone rushed to me to see if I was okay.