Amnesia Chapter 29:

Awakening

Kisshu and Zakuro were still watching Ichigo two hours later. She hadn't stirred, and Kisshu was getting worried. Zakuro noticed, but didn't say anything. That is, until Kisshu muttered, "This is all my fault."

"How is it your fault?" Zakuro asked reasonably. "You didn't force Ichigo to try to heal you. As I recall, up until about two and a half hours ago, you were in a coma, and didn't have any say in whether Ichigo tried to heal you or not."

"If I hadn't grabbed that paper, she wouldn't be like this," Kisshu said.

"If you hadn't grabbed that paper, someone else would be in a coma," Zakuro said. "And they'd have even less chance of survival, because the only reason Ichigo decided to try healing is because she couldn't let you die."

Kisshu just sighed. Zakuro looked at him and said, "You know Ichigo's going to be fine. She's strong."

"You told me two hours ago she was delicate," Kisshu said.

"I meant mentally, not physically," Zakuro said. "Seriously, getting depressed isn't going to help you or her."

"I guess you're right, but I can't help being worried," Kisshu said.

Suddenly they heard a soft noise, and turned back to Ichigo. She was waking up. "Koneko-chan?" Kisshu asked softly.

Ichigo opened her eyes. "Kisshu? Why do I feel dizzy?" she asked.

"I don't know, but it might have something to do with your healing idea," Kisshu said. "Maya said you took the power to heal me out of your heart, and apparently that wasn't very good for you."

"Oh…" Ichigo said. "I take it that means I shouldn't try that again?"

"Yes," Kisshu said. "You've been unconscious for nearly three hours. I was really worried, please don't do that again."

"Okay," Ichigo said. Suddenly her eyes widened, and Kisshu asked, "What's wrong?"

"I feel sick," Ichigo said.

Kisshu's eyes widened too, and he snapped his fingers. A bucket appeared in his hand, and he handed it to Ichigo, who took it and threw up. Kisshu gently rubbed her back as she got everything out. When she stopped, she said weakly, "I don't feel good…"

"I'll call Pai, maybe he'll be able to help," Kisshu said, then called Pai telepathically.

Pai teleported in a minute later and said, "What's wrong?"

"Ichigo says she's dizzy, and it looks like it's causing her to throw up," Kisshu said. "Can you take a look?"

Pai nodded and put a hand on Ichigo's forehead. Before he could find out what was wrong, Ichigo started coughing, and covered her mouth with her hand. When she got her breath back, her eyes widened. Kisshu noticed she was staring at her hand, and grabbed her wrist, turning her hand over. Then his eyes widened too. Ichigo had blood on her hand. "Pai, why is Ichigo coughing up blood?" he asked.

Pai looked shocked, and put his hand over Ichigo's heart, then closed his eyes. Finally he said, "We didn't completely take care of the damage she did to her heart. Call Maya, I'll start."

Kisshu nodded and said telepathically, Maya, we need you, something's wrong with Ichigo.

Maya teleported in half a minute later, and said, "What's wrong?"

"Something with her heart," Pai said. "Can you help me?"

Maya immediately came over and put her hand on Pai's, then closed her eyes. Soon after, they both began to glow. Five minutes later, though, the glow started to flicker. "We need more power!" Maya said. "Kisshu, put your hand over mine."

Kisshu did so immediately, and Maya started pulling on his power. A few minutes later, she and Pai cried out, "Rakusei!" and took their hands away. Kisshu took his hand away too, but Pai noticed he was paler than usual. "Kisshu, is something wrong?" Pai asked.

"I'm not sure my body was able to handle giving a power transfer like that," Kisshu admitted. "I'm still not back to full strength after being in a coma."

Pai's eyes widened. "Why didn't you say that? I could easily have called Taruto in here," he said.

"I wanted to help Ichigo," Kisshu said. By now he was dead white, and soon after saying that, he collapsed.

Pai sighed. "Stubborn idiot," he muttered. "How's Ichigo, Maya?"

"She'll be back to full strength when she wakes up," Maya said. "But you and I don't have enough power to heal Kisshu. I guess we'll have to wait on that until we regain our energy levels."

"We need to watch them, especially Kisshu," Pai said. "I can see how much energy he has left." Pai put his hand on Kisshu's chest for a minute, then sighed. "He's pretty weak, I guess that power transfer took a real toll on his body," he said. "Next time I guess we should ask him whether he's actually strong enough to give that kind of power transfer."

"He probably wouldn't tell us," Maya said. "But we need to watch him, you're right. If he gets a fever, we need someone there. He's in no condition to get up, either. He's going to be pretty unhappy when he wakes up."

Pai sighed. "Makes me wish I didn't have to be here when he wakes up," he said.

"I don't mind staying with them," Zakuro said.

"You'd do that?" Pai asked.

"Sure, but what should I do if I need to contact one of you?" Zakuro asked.

"I'll be right next door, so you can just come get me," Maya said.

"Okay," Zakuro said. "I'll watch them, you go rest."

"Thanks," Maya said, and she and Pai teleported out.

Two hours later: Zakuro was still watching Kisshu and Ichigo. Suddenly she noticed that Ichigo was starting to stir. "Ichigo?" she asked.

"Zakuro?" Ichigo asked, sitting up. "What happened?" Then she saw Kisshu, and asked, "And why is Kisshu unconscious again?"

"Pai and Maya healed you, but they needed a power transfer," Zakuro said. "Kisshu apparently didn't have the strength to give them as much power as he did, and he collapsed as a result."

"Is he going to be okay?" Ichigo asked.

"Pai said he was pretty weak, but I'm sure he'll recover," Zakuro said. "It's just a matter of time. How are you feeling?"

"I feel fine," Ichigo said. "I guess I shouldn't try to use powers I don't have, though."

"You're right, we don't want to lose you," Zakuro said. Then she asked a strange question. "Ichigo, why did you fall in love with Kisshu after he lost his memory?"

Ichigo looked startled, and didn't reply for a minute. Finally she said, "After actually spending time with him, instead of just seeing each other briefly during fights, I started to realize that I probably had feelings for him all along. I think it took a shock like Aoyama breaking up with me for me to realize it, though."

"He told me he doesn't remember the last six months," Zakuro said. "Do you think things will be different between you now that he has his memory back- except for all the time he spent with you?"

Ichigo sighed. "I hope not," she said. "I'm hoping nothing will change, I don't want to lose him. This is one of those situations where I'm hoping the phrase 'true love conquers all' is actually true. I was surprised, though. I thought if he ever got his memory back, he'd hate me for being so mean to him."

"You regret it then?" Zakuro asked.

"More than anything," Ichigo said. "I'm so lucky he didn't dump me when he got his memory back."

"Kisshu would never dump you, no matter what the reason," Zakuro said. "I'd be more worried about you than him. His love for you is real."

Ichigo looked hurt. "You think my love for him isn't real?" she asked.

"I'm not sure," Zakuro admitted. "I think he's going to be acting different now that he has most of his memory back. He can't remember how he treated you during the last six months. Will you be able to handle that?"

Ichigo sighed. "I really, truly hope so," she said. "I can handle his perverted side to a degree, but I never liked being called a toy. I don't mind 'Koneko-chan', and I don't mind moderate teasing, but being called a toy was really what kept me from loving Kisshu in the first place. It made me feel like I was worthless."

"I think that you should tell him that," Zakuro said. "You need to understand each other in order to make this work. And if he's too perverted, you know your dad will kick him out."

"You're right," Ichigo said. "Well, I hope he can keep that side of him under control at home, if not elsewhere. I don't want Dad to kick him out."

"Good," Zakuro said. "I want you both to be happy together."

Ichigo looked at Zakuro, shocked, and said, "You don't normally say stuff like that, are you feeling okay?"

"I'm fine," Zakuro said. "I had a chat with Kisshu earlier, along the same lines as the one we're having. You're my friends, and I want you to be happy. Isn't that natural?"

"I guess," Ichigo said.

They both heard a soft groan, and turned back to Kisshu. "Kisshu, how are you feeling?" Ichigo asked.

"I think I overdid it today," Kisshu said. He tried to sit up, but ended up falling back against the pillows. "Are you feeling better, Koneko-chan?"

"I feel fine, thanks Kisshu," Ichigo said. She put a hand on his forehead, and sighed. "Good, you don't have a fever," she said. "I guess you'll need to take it easy for a while."

Kisshu sighed. "I hate lying in bed all day," he said.

Ichigo smoothed his hair back as she said, "I know, but you really don't have much of a choice right now; you can't sit up yet. I'll stay with you, don't worry."

"Thanks," Kisshu said. He looked up as Ichigo yawned. "Tired?" he asked.

"Yeah," Ichigo said. "Zakuro, do you have any idea what time it is?"

"I think it's around midnight, you should get some sleep," Zakuro said. "What with everything going on lately, you're going to need sleep."

"Okay," Ichigo said. "Are you going back to your room?"

"I'll let Maya know you two are asleep, and then yes," Zakuro said. "Do either of you need anything before I go?"

"I don't think so," Ichigo said.

"No," Kisshu replied. "Thanks though."

"Sure," Zakuro said, and left, closing the door behind her. Ichigo climbed under the covers with Kisshu, and snuggled against him. He put his arms around her, and they both fell asleep cuddled up.

Cute ending, and YES, I KNOW Zakuro's OOC. Plz Review!