Lost and Forgotten. CHAPTER 8

The reason I did not release this chapter is because I've been busy lately. Anyway the good news is I decided to make the chapters longer starting now. Enjoy reading!

12:30 pm School ground (lunch)

"So... Could it be that he lost his memories?" Asked Chihiro.

"Still don't know yet." Don replied munching on a small piece of cheese.

"Well if he does lost his memories we could ask Joe to make him remember right?"

Don suddenly stop munching his cheese and gaze at Chihiro. His eyes full of disappointment. The little white mouse sighed.

"Joe is a tooth fairy but that does not mean he has a single tooth of Haku. Haku is a spirit, immortal and Joe collects teeth from children, mortal. I'm afraid he can't help."

Chihiro frowned at the thought that her long lost friend would not remember her. Chihiro's head started to throb bringing back the pain she endured last night. Don reached for Chihiro's hand.

"Don't worry we'll find a way." Don said with a sad smile. "Don't you worry am going to talk to him later." He grinned. At the thought of Don and Haku talking to each other Chihiro suddenly realize something.

"Wait-what?"

"You wanted to find out if he remembers you or not so that's the idea I have in mind."

"Won't he freak out?"

"Haku? Nah..." Don smiled innocently then turned back munching his cheese.

3:00 pm 2-A classroom

Class A was already dismissed by their last subject teacher. The educator said his farewell and marched out the room. There was a sudden creaking and bumping of chairs as Chihiro's classmates leave the room in just twelve seconds. Unfortunately Mimi is abscent because of the flu but her absence is a good timing for the plan.

"Don are you sure about this?" Asked Chihiro following Idoh out the school. Don nodded. Later they soon ended at a part of the lake where a little path is lined up with all kinds of trees at the side. Soon Chihiro took the chance and hid herself behind a mango tree. She picked up Don from her bag's side pocket and tossed him out on the dirt. Don ran in front of Idoh startling him. Idoh then came to a halt almost squashing the little mouse.

"Glohaku we meet again." Don smiled. The boy showed no sign of shock and kept a straight face. He may not show any expression but the mouse sense a wave of surprise in the boy.

"Mouse don't talk..." Don narrowed his eyes.

"Don't tell me you don't remember the loyal mouse who was gifted never ending life b the legendary Anne Palles centuries ago or the mouse who stood by your side in times of danger."

"Sorry..," Idoh turned around and started walking away.

"She's here you know... The girl you've been looking for, Chihiro."

Idoh came to a stop. This time with a confused impression on his face.

"Yes boyo you've been looking for her, you're beloved. Do you remember?" Don asked with hopes in his eyes. But the boy turned aroun once more.

"She is no more than a classmate to me."

The words echoed in Chihiro's mind. "She is no more than a classmate to me" were the nine words that shocked Chihiro. Full of disappointment she sat unde the tree. The water was close enough just so to see her own reflection. Six years had past and she no longer look the same as when she was ten. She remembered that she have bangs then and always ties her hair into a ponytail. Now she is taller, though she still have bangs but no longer ties her hair. Just then Don appeared above her making a little shadow.

"Come on kiddo! Don't make such a face..."

"But I'm not..." Chihiro lied. Don grabbed a vine and slid down to Chihiro's lap."what does grace look like."

"She is older than you but she seems younger. Lets just say she is pretty In the outside but scary in the inside. When you know that she is scary you might think that she looks scary too."

"She's that type of person? Can't imagine."

"Believe me, don't." The mouse said with sarcasm and both laughed.

Out of the blue a question was formed in Chihiro's mind. "Don, what are you?"

"I'm a mouse... A white one." But when he saw Chihiro's face he knew that he have no choice but to spill the beans.

1641. Denmark (Don's POV)

I was born in November 17 1641 in the sewers of One of the cities of Denmark. Back then I was a brown mouse. I roam around the streets and jumped into trash bins in search for something to eat. I don't have a name back then, well all mice doesn't and its in our blood to live alone. Mother mice will leave there children at the time of their birth, might be cruel but if they don't their children will have zero percent of survival skill.

After two years I met a woman, Anne Palles, at the streets of Denmark. I sensed ,by the way that she rubbed her stomach, that she is hungry. I can't watch anyone suffer so I stole asmall slice of bread from a bakery and gave it to her. "Thank you little one" she said to me. The next thing I knew the woman rub a sort of oil on me and throw me at the sea. I was burning, but I realize that the water washed my color turning me into white. Just as I found the Pier I came to search for her. One faithful day I saw her and found out that she is a witch. I asked her of what is the gift she had given me. "A never ending life." She said. I have nowhere to go so I stayed by her side until one day someone found out that she was using witch craft. She was beheaded in the year 1691. But by the look on her face I bet she was really happy to die for she already live a century.

Before Anne died she told me to go here and find Joe and so I did. That fat mouse taught me how to speak English and other things. Then I met Haku after a decade then followed by Rona. Period.

6:00 pm outside the bath house

Chihiro sat on a chair and beside her was Don, in front of her a long wooden table. The table is decorated with different kinds of flowers and tablewares. The sun will set any minute and she needs to get out of the place soon. The other end of the long table sat a what look like 13 year old girl in a red kimono and with long braided black hair decorated with cherry blossom flowers. The girl's eyes focused on Chihiro revealing pupils the color of honey. Suddenly the girls lips twisted into a smile. She picked up a spoon and pointed it at Chihiro.

"You must be the lady Chihiro..." She dipped the spoon in a bowl of hot water. The water started sizzling and the spoon immediately melted turning into liquid. The girl found Chihiro trembling and sweating. She smiled. "Like my trick? No need to be scared... I'm sure little don will protect you."

Don and Chihiro remained silent for a moment. "Come on! Chill! Am I that scary?" The girl asked. Don and Chihiro both nodded and the girl sighed. "I supposed you met up with my beloved Haku?"

"Yes my lady. We are confirming that the spirit had indeed lost his memories."

"You'll just have to find a way to make him remember then." The girl stood and walked away.

"But how?" Chihiro said making the girl stop.

"I'm sure that the half blooded angels will help you."

"Half blooded angels?"

"Yes, half blooded angels." The girl turned around to face Chihiro. Her eyes reflecting the sunset. "By the way I'm Grace princess of Asbainia."

Chihiro found herself in a destroyed house. Lights and cables swung in every corner of the ruined ceiling. Pillows exploded leaving feathers in their wake. The china cabinet turned upside down. And yet no sign of Chihiro's parents.

"What happened?" Chihiro said shocked.

"I smell a Rakata..."

Chihiro went up the stairs and called up for her parents. There was no respond. "Have you seen any suspicious animal lately?" Don asked.

"My mom adopted a furry beast the she found outside the house."

"That must be it..."

Chihiro's eyes widened as she saw a creature as big as a tree. Don followed her gaze. "Get back!" He ordered. In just a heart beat Don let out a booming shriek that broke the mirrors and glas windows. Chihiro held her ears. The sound frightened the beast and it ran away creating a huge wall on one corner of the house.

"Where are my parents?" Asked Chihiro worried. Don didn't answer. But Chihiro undestood what he meant. A tear ran down to Chihiro's cheek and fell down the carpet.

"Pack your bags we're leaving pronto." Said don.

"We have to tell the-"

"They will be here in minutes... A sound like that would alarm the whole neighborhood."

"But-"

"Now!" Ordered Don giving her a serious look that says "I'm in a bad mood right now. You don't want to argue with me." Chihiro quickly got to her feet. Tears running down her cheeks.

In her room she changed into a white t-shirt with a green hood. She found a black skirt and put it on it hung 2 inches above her knee and some cycling shorts 1 inch above her knee. Lastly she got her black rubber shoes. She got a small side bag and threw in her cell phone, wallet and hankie. When she got down Chihiro found don holding a small pack of pretzels. "Food." Don said simply. There was the sound of police sirens at a distance. "Let's roll." Don threw the pretzels at Chihiro and she quickly shoved it in the bag. Both quickly got out the front door. "Where to now?" Asked Chihiro.

"Train station! We're heading to Tokyo!" Don shouted over the noise of the police sirens.

"I think we are going to need more than a train to get us there!"

"You're mistaken. We are going to the train station in the forest."

The police were now in front of the wrecked house. Some of the neighbors also joined in and gathered in a corner.

Moments later Chihiro and Don reached the station in time for the last train. While Don got some train tickets Chihiro waiting for him gasping for air just as a black figure approached her. It was a spirit of a little girl watching he. "Let's go kiddo!" Said Don approaching the train. Chihiro hurried to catch up with the little mouse and finally got in the train. The large vehicle choo-ed twice then started to move. Don handed the tickets to the black man that approached them. "Might as well sleep kiddo... We will have a long day tomorrow." Said Don. Chihiro instantly fel asleep beside the mouse just as rain started to fall followed by lightning then the booming sound of thunder. A knife came out from nowhere and stabbed the little mouse. A hand threw Don out the window. "Ahah... Sleep well my friend. Don't you worry... I can manage."said a male voice.