Amber Memories, Forgotten

-Yet I Can't Seem to Do So-

It must be harsh on you, to see everything back again.

Disgusting even; from your eyes as I observed the difference in you.

I guess this was why I wanted to get near you, so that my Noah side could understand why

Why my human side had fallen so deeply for you to be loaded with worries

Even though, I was supposed to be aloof and carefree.

Stupid girl, you made the scab on my heart peel again.

"My lady," exclaimed Charles the butler excitedly when he opened the door to find a rugged-looking lady standing in front of him. His voice trembled from exhilaration as he quickly escorted her into her room when the latter hushed for him to be quieter. "I thought- I thought… Your rifle... It's been so long…" stuttered the old man as he stood politely outside while she changed.

"I know, Charles," the young lady sighed as one of her personal maid fussed over her clothes after her bath. "I'm sorry for worrying you by going off without informing anyone."

The old butler merely shook his head profusely. "It's nothing, my lady. It's only your right to be-"

Kaeda kept quiet and allowed the old man to talk as he rumbled about the small events that had happened and how he had panicked to the extent of alerting the heads. She had missed the old man's voice which had always sounded more fatherly and comforting than her own father's. However, she had not intended to let either two know about what she had been through. She was just going to let Charles assumed that she went on one of her long journeys again.

"My ladyship," said Charles suddenly in a stern tone that caused her to immediately abandon her thoughts and listen to him. "The tulips have arrived."

Kaeda frowned with frustration and wriggled her fingers uncomfortably. She was to be in formal clothes so as to greet her father, but it had been so long since she wore such attire, wasn't it? "I see," she muttered, allowing her thoughts to wander off once again before having to be back on serious matter once again.

"Also, my lady," said the old butler as shuffles of paperwork could be heard outside. "Her ladyship- your sister, had heard news of your return and would be delighted to organize a party to celebrate."

This was how fate plays with us, wasn't it?


"Thanks for the invitation," greeted the refined aristocrat as he shook hands with the host of the party- Earl Amber of Burnsville. "It's my apologies that the Earl is unable to attend this significant occasion, Sir."

Earl Amber merely shook his head and chuckled. "It's okay," he said as he patted the young man on his back. "I'm glad to see you too. Do send my regards to the Earl too, Lord Mikk. It's really my daughter's honor to have you here tonight. She's currently dancing so it's really my apologies that she is unable to receive you at the moment. I'm sure she would be glad to see you too. Oh," stopped the man suddenly when his eyes caught something suddenly amidst the crowd. "Please do bear with me while I entertain the new arrivals, son."

Tyki smiled politely and nodded. Turning around to accept champagne from a passing waiter, he observed the glamorous flourishing and decoration the family had spent on just for a party. The Amber family was famous for its wealth, after all. The music was played by the finest brass group, he noted, as he took a sip from the sparkling liquor. And that was when the star of the day caught his eye.

Her gown was a drastic change from those that she had wore the last time he saw her since she was now decked in jewelry and feathers. Auburn satin covered her skin which he had remembered as smooth, flowers tied in her black hair which he recalled as silky and soft under his fingers while her lips were coated with shimmering gloss. A lady, she now was, blushing and laughing discreetly as she waltzed through the hall with another man. A duke, he realized, but frowned upon. Just then, the music ended artistically, which was shortly followed up by the couples breaking up and the crowd applauding. The next piece will soon be up and he had to swoop in- there seem to be much enthusiasm from the opposite sex about her.

"May I have the honor for the next dance?"

He could feel the surprise from the lady as he bent down a little to greet her. A smirk played on his lips when she gave him one of her hands, gloved with lace, and he took it courteously, leading her onto the dance floor. He had bowed down to kiss her hand, recognizing how small hers had always fitted in his.

Tyki made sure that his eyes looked into hers strongly before giving a polite smile as he placed his hand on her waist. He noticed, that since the moment she saw him, her eyes had a fleeting expression of coldness before hastily masked by a polite smile- one that was wore on everyone else.

"Please to have you back, Lady Kaeda," greeted the young man. "I believe this is not our first dance." He said smoothly, her name playing slyly on his lips. He knew it annoyed her for him, someone not even close to her, to refer to her by her name. Well, it had annoyed him to see not a single look of recognition from her.

"My apologies, but you are?"

The young man smiled as he made her did a turn. He was enjoying the pressure he could exert on her hand as he led her around. This woman obviously showed not the least bit of apology that she could not recall him. "Lord Tyki Mikk. I believe I have not told you my name previously." Would she make the connection in his name? He saw her black eyes, the pair that differed hers from her father's blue ones- Ezzz had the same shade, flashing a sudden shade of amber before forcing the corners of her lips to curve up again.

"I'm pleased to meet you then, Lord Mikk."

Beautiful object, he thought as he pulled her a little closer to him, thriving on the attention now diverted to them.

Beautiful object; but was that all his pathetic human side had fallen in such a weak state for?

Noah, she noticed immediately when she saw the debonair approaching her with careful wide strides. He was clothed in fine black dress, his waistcoat fitted his well-built body well, and his large neck cloth that had a rare jewel indicated all the wealth and power he held. They were finally making an appearance, weren't they?

"Many people turned up today, don't you think so?"

Kaeda tried hard not to scan through the crowd for more potential Noahs but it seemed that only this man held the color of the monster. She was surprised not to see the iconic crosses but decided to focus more instead on trying to get more out of this man.

"Your trip must have been intriguing for you to stay away for so long…"

The young lady tried to keep her cool as she felt the man's daring gaze venturing over her, something disturbing to have the man so close next to her on the dance floor, imprisoned by his strong embrace. Tight as his grip and hold on her was, she had felt him strangely graceful though.

"I'm sure our lady here certainly enjoyed her trip, didn't she?"

Yet he was a Noah- a monster on this world sent to deceive then destroy the world.

"The company you had…"

He had the same name as him, she thought to herself, as the man continued to indulge in their small talk. Same name, yet they seemed so different. It was disgusting, simple detestable and sickening. Her heart ached a little at the thought, but shook it off almost immediately.

"That must be your sister, I guess."

Kaeda suddenly diverted her attention back to the man she was supposed to converse with. Following his golden gaze, she sighed inevitably at the sight of a lady decked in emerald green who had her fan covering her mouth as she surrounded herself with other like-wise ladies of the gentry and stealing glances at them. Sighing, she nodded her head. "Yeah, how did you know?"

"She had been beaming at us the second we stepped out onto the floor," said the man as an amused expression hanged on his sharp features, his white teeth flashing charmingly at her.

"Oh, she's always like that."

"And from your expression, I guess you'd have preferred a brother instead?" Tyki teased and smirked when he noticed how the lady's expression changed for that fleeting second.

Kaeda fixed a smile on her lips thinly and shook her head. "Perhaps, but I do love my sister very much."

"And you wouldn't love your brother?" He pressed on further, laughing as the young lady tried harder to conceal her shock. It was just an innocent question, a coincidence; he chuckled bemusedly to himself.

"Indeed I would," shot the girl back before checking her tone. She paused to inhale deeply, before smiling once again, praying hard for this song to end soon. "If I were to ever have one…"

Tyki chuckled lightly as he let his hand slide away from Kaeda's waist. "Very well then." The music had stopped once again. "It had been a real pleasure dancing with you," he said gracefully and kissed her lightly on her fingers once again, before turning away to make his departure, not once returning another glance back.