Chapter VIII - Memories

Hello. My name is Marie. I'm a student of Kanavan Academy. I'm part of Class 3-A. I'm 17 years old.

(Marie POV)

I do understand that the dreams my friends have represented their past lives.

What makes me wonder is why I became attracted to them. I never had the dreams.

I'm not the type to talk to anyone unless I needed to, that I know. It makes it even more of a mystery why I felt good being with them, especially... Raz.

I sighed. We were in a ship headed towards Silver Land. I glanced at the others. Raz, Aron and me were seated together in a table. Celina, Lyra, Marge and Camille were seated in another. Sei, Lycan and Athrun were in the table behind me.

Speaking of Lycan and Athrun.... Lycan started acting weird when Sei transferred to the Academy. Athrun was also acting strange since yesterday. I haven't confronted or told them about it yet. I'll just observe them for a while longer to see what's wrong.

I saw Raz slump on the table. I asked him what was wrong.

"How many more hourssssssss" he said in a bored tone.

I smiled. Raz can be such a child sometimes. "2 more hours of boredom Raz." Aron, who was reading a book, answered.

I giggled when I heard Raz grumble in his seat.

I leaned on my chair and looked up at the skies above. The sky was clear today. Such a great day for a voyage. I smiled.

As I was observing the sky, an image suddenly flashed in my mind. I jerked in my seat-- causing the group's eyes to fall on me. Wha-- what was that!?!?

"Marie, what's wrong?" Raz' concerned voice rang in my mind.

I held my head. I didn't want to look into Raz' eyes. No.... he... he looked too much like him.

"I... suddenly felt ill. I'll just go to my room." I said in quick excuse to get out of their concerned gazes.

"I'll help you to your room," Sei offered.

"Erm, I'll help out too." Raz said immediately.

"It's fine Raz. I don't want to bother you." I said nicely.

"O... ok." Raz said reluctantly.

When we got to the room, I faced Sei.

"My memories...." I started, looking down.

"were altered by Thanatos." Sei continued.

Just as I thought. I am part of the Grand Chase.

"Why Seighart?"

"You're an immortal just like me. Thanatos must have thought he could use you."

"Why did you offer to take me to my room back there?"

"I knew it from your actions." he paused. "You didn't look at Raz in the eyes. I know you killed Lass before. Raz looks the same as Lass, specially his eyes. It doesn't mean that Raz is him though."

Seighart really knows me well. I regret killing Lass.... I couldn't even control my body back then. I could feel tears slowly forming in my eyes. What am I going to do?

"Look. I think Lass didn't mind getting killed by you. The others had painful deaths as well. Don't think he'll hate you because of it."

"You think so?" I asked, unsure and afraid.

"Yes." Seighart reassured.

"Let's go back." I told him.

He asked me if I was sure and I just nodded. The group asked me what was wrong. I told them that it was nothing, I just needed some medicine.

I could see the Silver Land come into view.

I just hope nothing bad happens during the stay there. If I remember correctly. Amy and Jin were part of the Silver Knights.