Lost Memories/Amnesia Girl Chapter 28
"Well I guess this good bye," Nicol sighed looking into his girlfriend's eyes. This time she was dressed in civilian clothing. She wanted the ability to hug Nicol good bye. She had already said good bye to Athrun, Yzak and Dearka. She had given all the boys a hug, and she even gave Athrun a kiss on the cheek for making her Pompom. Nicol didn't really mind since they were friends.
"Good bye," Amarante returned. The night before she had promised herself not to cry but here she was with tears in her eye. She gave him tight hug not wanting to let go. Surprisingly, Nicol gave her a small kiss on the cheek, he did not want to leave her, he wished that the war could miraculously be over at this very second.
"I promise I WILL come back to you," Nicol whispered into her ear before breaking from their hug. Not wanting to make this any harder, Nicol began to walk to his ship. The Zala team would be launching soon.
"Nicol!" Amarante called out. He stopped and turned around. Amarante stayed very quiet as Nicol looked into her eyes. He cleared his throat quietly trying to make sure he didn't sound like a wimp when he spoke to her.
"Yes?" He asked innocently. Her eyes were just as innocent which made Yzak roll his eyes. I hate it when they act this way. I wish they would just break up already, Yzak thought. Dearka just chuckled to himself looking at the lonely Amarante. He would miss the girl, and he missed her former personality. Dearka thoroughly enjoyed Amarante's ability to outsmart Yzak. Though he did hate the effects that it had on Yzak in the end.
"I love you!" Amarante called out placing her hands at her mouth so it would magnify her words. Nicol smiled closing his eye briefly giving her nod. He opened his eyes seeing that Amarante was crying. He always thought Amarante was cute when she cried but he hated knowing that she was crying over him.
"I love you too Amarante," Nicol told her before heading to the ship. She allowed the tears to fall, as she watched the ship roll out of port and away. Amarante had one hour to get ready to leave as well. She was to report at HQ for further mental testing. Drying her tears she walked back to her quarters before giving a sigh. Being in the military was a lonely life. Today she had locked Pompom in her room so it would be easier, going through the door and up the stairs and into her room. Pompom was on top of her bed waiting for her. She wagged her tail looking at her owner before lying back down. Amarante had already packed up almost everything. She took a shower before putting on her uniform. Staring at her skirt, Amarante began to wonder why it was two tiered. She sensed that there was a story behind it but she shrugged it off. She picked up her bags and signaled Pompom to follow. She had a little crate to put the dog in but she allowed Pompom to follow her for now. Amarante had a warm feeling that she didn't need
"Come Pompom," Amarante ordered. She barked romping after Amarante. Taking one last look around her room Amarante left. With a sigh Amarante opened to the door and left the room. Much to the her surprise two soldier waiting for her just outside the building.
"Amarante Takahashi?" one of the soldiers asked. Did she do something wrong? She felt a twinge of fear radiate through her. The soldiers stood their stiffly, their eyes were cold causing the girl to shrink three sizes on the inside. This was the moment of truth…this would tell all.
"Yes sir?" Amarante replied. She was so confused…what was going on? Pompom romped around her feet scratching her legs to get her attention but Amarante knew better. She whined quietly before sitting next to her.
"Come with us," they ordered. Amarante wanted to run away but she didn't. Her legs were too stiff with fear. They did an about face leading the quiet Amarante onward. With every step Amarante could feel her heart beating faster and faster.
"Yes sir," Amarante replied. Oh no…maybe someone saw her kiss Nicol a few days ago. Pompom began to growl but Amarante shushed her quietly. They lead her to a car before opening the door for her. She was shocked to see DaCosta inside of it.
"DACOSTA!" she cried out. It was amazing to see him again. He looked so tired but he smile at the girl. The two soldiers took her bags as she picked up Pompom before hopping into the vehicle. She always loved DaCosta which she still didn't know why.
"Hello Amarante," he replied. His eyes looked lazy and tired, but he tried to look normal. His commander probably sent him out at the very last minute. The vehicle started to roll and pick up speed as Amarante sat there humming to herself.
"How are you and why are you here?" Amarante asked. She couldn't remember where she knew him from, but knowing his name and his face was comforting. After she was in the car began to drive away.
"Under the orders of my commander, I'm here to escort you to headquarters," DaCosta replied. Since she didn't perk up at the sounds of the word commander, he knew that Amarante couldn't remember her father figure.
"Oh…That's very nice of him," Amarante replied. Her voice was calm and collective but on the inside she was squealing with delight since she got to see DaCosta again.
"So the Zala team moved out?" DaCosta asked. They were becoming well known throughout the Z.A.F.T. military and DaCosta was able to find out some information about their plans.
"Yes, with Nicol too," Amarante sighed. She didn't seem too suspicious of DaCosta since he knew that the team had moved on from their quiet base home.
"Oh…did you really like him?" DaCosta asked. He was shock that Amarante would say that. He knew that Kirkwood was her boyfriend…even if Kirkwood broke up with her before she ever had a chance to know him.
"He was my boyfriend," Amarante sighed. Amarante looked out the window gently petting Pompom's head. She would really miss Nicol, and she wanted to see him again. He was the only person she could think about right now.
"Did he break your heart?" DaCosta asked. Amarante was shocked that he would ask such a question. She wanted to slap him across the face but she knew better than that. He was her superior even if they were great friends.
"No…I'm not very sure if I'll see him again. Do you think we'll be able to see each other after the war is over with?" Amarante asked. She seemed so sad, and it caused a lump to form in DaCosta's throat. He gave her a gentle smile as he looked over at Amarante.
"Of course…don't worry about it," DaCosta said placing a hand on her shoulder. He then turned his attention to the dog. It cocked its head looking up at him. Amarante smiled back at him before noticing that his attention had shifted to the thing in her lap.
"Her name is Pompom…Do you remember Athrun from Headquarters? He made it for me, so I won't be lonely," Amarante said nuzzling the robot lovingly. With its fake little tongue, Pompom licked the tip of her nose. DaCosta was stunned…she remembered that meeting? That's great. He would tell Commander Waltfeld about it later.
"Yes, well that was sweet of him," DaCosta chuckled lovingly. He placed a hand on her head, he wanted to mess up her hair but that was the commander's thing. Amarante squirmed anyways causing DaCosta to chuckle quietly.
"DaCosta…how are you?" Amarante asked. She noticed that he didn't give her an answer earlier. He looked up in thought before smiling at her.
"I'm just fine," DaCosta replied. Amarante sighed with relief, hopefully his commander wasn't working him to hard. DaCosta looked at her quizzically but he brushed it off.
"Where are you going afterwards DaCosta?" Amarante asked. She was still as curious as ever which made DaCosta smile. She hadn't changed much besides the fact that she couldn't remember anything.
"I'll be going back to my commander," DaCosta replied. Amarante frowned slightly, she wanted him to stay and help out with her, but oh well. She'd seem him soon, she hoped.
"Oh…I hope after my testing I'll be stationed with you guys," Amarante said cheerfully. I'm glad she has some familiarity with us…I hope she'll remember soon, DaCosta thought.
"Thank you for escorting me sir," Amarante said with a salute. DaCosta returned her salute before pulling her into a hug. Amarante blushed not noticing that DaCosta slipped a tracking device on to her belt. She like the hug, it made her feel warm and fuzzy one the inside. Amarante hugged him in return before pulling away.
"I hope to see you soon Amarante," DaCosta replied before placing a hand on her shoulder and then leaving. DaCosta was still a pretty aloof man, which Amarante cocked her to before shrugging it off.
"Did you plant the tracker?"Commander Waltfeld asked through a transmitter. He was sitting in a room with his coffee supplies and several pictures of his two favorite girls. He was still in some pain but it was subsiding.
"Yes sir," DaCosta said in a low voice. There were still several soldier around him before DaCosta found a quiet and secluded area to continue speaking with him.
"Does she suspect anything?" Waltfeld asked. He picked up a picture of Amarante smiling at her quietly. She was still his little girl, and she was so adorable.
"No sir. Are you sure you just don't want to kidnap her?" DaCosta said in an even lower voice. He knew that Waltfeld wanted her to join him. They also knew that Amarante was an excellent hacker. Yet, did she remember all these things. DaCosta gulped quietly as the line went silent for 4 LONG seconds.
"DACOSTA!" Waltfeld snapped. The holler caused DaCosta to cringe. The earpiece crackled and screeched in his ear. DaCosta wanted to cut communications but he knew better than that.
"Yes sir?" DaCosta replied weakly. He watched a few soldiers go by but they barely noticed him.
"That will just make everyone suspicious," Waltfeld replied. He smiled at the face that he could still instill fear into DaCosta. Waltfeld placed the picture back down on his desk before looking up with a sigh.
"Yes sir," DaCosta replied. On Amarante's end she went inside headquarters this time with Pompom in her crate. She checked in before going to her newly assigned room. She left Pompom in her crate before going back to report for her testing. After going back to HQ she was then ushered to a hospital where her testing would take place. Amarante was introduced to Dr. Fahne and her staff. She seemed much nicer than the ones at Gibraltar. She was then taken into a room where there were several pictures and a computer.
"Okay Amarante. I want you to look at all of these pictures," Dr. Fahne said warmly. She placed a hand on her back pushing the girl into the room. Dr. Fahne sat in a chair while Amarante explored the pictures. Many friends and comrades had donated the pictures to her. She stopped at one picture seeing herself freaking out in the hold of a man in a yellow uniform. Cocking her head, Amarante sat and stared at it.
"Who is that?" Amarante asked.
"That is Commander Andrew Waltfeld. Do you remember Commander Waltfeld?" Dr. Fahne asked. She shook her head but seeing the man made her smile. She wanted that picture.
"Can I have the picture. He makes me smile," Amarante asked calmly. She stared at the picture trying to figure out exactly who he was. He seemed oh so familiar, but who was he?
"Not today, but I promise to give it to you," Dr. Fahne replied.
"Okay…Do you want me to continue looking at the pictures?" Amarante asked. Dr. Fahne nodded scribbling down a few things on a note pad. Amarante noticed her scribbling but she thought nothing of it as she went around the room.
"Yes please," Dr. Fahne replied. Amarante continued observing the pictures smiling at the few that had Nicol in them. She stopped at another picture but this time, this one made her giggle. It was a picture of her and a blue haired woman with two orange streaks in her hair. What made Amarante giggle was that she had pounds of make-up on her face.
"Who is this lady?" Amarante asked pointing at the picture. She turned her head around with a gentle cock to look at the doctor. Ms. Fahne smiled at her in return going to the picture with her.
"That is Aisha Waltfeld," Dr. Fahne replied. (A/N: I really don't know her last name…let's just go with Waltfeld for the time being ;])
"Aisha Waltfeld…is she married to Commander Andrew Waltfeld?" Amarante asked curiously. Dr. Fahne nodded placing a hand on the girl's shoulder. She then returned to the desk to scribble a few more notes.
"Yes," Fahne replied.
"I like her. She seems nice," Amarante giggled. She continued to walk around the room staring at the pictures on the wall. The next one she stopped at was a picture of her and her sister.
"Do you remember your sister?" Fahne asked. Amarante shrugged before twirling a lock of her hair. She didn't like the feeling she was receiving from the picture.
"No…I was about to ask if she was a reflection," Amarante replied.
Dr. Fahne chuckled, "Nope. She's your sister. How do you feel about this picture?"
"I'm not sure…This one makes me feel…sad," Amarante replied. She hated the feeling she was receiving from the picture.
"Now can you sit here at the computer and listen to the voice clips that I have recorded," Dr. Fahne asked kindly.
"Okay," Amarante replied. She listened to the clips but she shook her head. None of the voices sounded familiar except for DaCosta's.
"Alright. Thank you," Dr. Fanhe replied. Amarante cocked her head watching Dr. Fahne scribble on her notepad. She was always scribbling on that notepad which made Amarante so curious.
"Besides DaCosta…they don't sound familiar to me," Amarante replied.
"Well that's alright. We're going to do a couple more tests on you. It'll only take about 9 more days. Your wounds are mostly healed correct?" Dr. Fahne asked.
"Yes. I'm feeling much better now," Amarante began, "Could you perhaps do me a favor?"
"A favor? What is it?" Dr. Fahne asked. She was shocked, Amarante had only been there for one day and she was already asking questions. She really didn't seem like an amnesia patient at all.
"I want all of my scars removed except the one over my eye," Amarante asked, pointing at that particular scar.
"Okay. I think I can get that in for you, how soon?" Dr. Fahne asked writing it down on her notepad as well.
"As soon as possible," Amarante replied. She hated the scars. She felt as if her body was on fire every time she saw them.
"Why do you want to keep the one over your eye?" Dr. Fahne asked.
"I'm keeping it because I don't know who I am for the time being. Once I find out who I am…I'll remove this one too," Amarante replied.
"Alright…How about on Monday?" the doctor asked.
Amarante perked up, "Alright!"
"You're dismissed," she chuckled.
"Thank you Ma'am," Amarante said with a salute before leaving the room. Well DaCosta you were right. She's a nice bubbly young lady that will win your heart no matter what, Dr. Fahne thought. Fahne and DaCosta had graduated at the same time and had been great friends ever since. According to Commander Waltfeld they should date so she could teach him not to be so uptight. She had always giggled at the thought but she never took it seriously until they were transferred away from each other. Fahne didn't mind doing a personal favor for DaCosta especially since he'd be nearby for a while.