A/N: Heyo peeps. Sorry, this would have been up yesterday, but I refreshed the page and lost what I had typed then felt too lazy to type it up again. But! I'm doing it now so you can't throw anything at me.

*dodges random shoe thrown at her and looks around in shock*

I said not to throw anything at me! Be that way, just read and review. I'm gonna go hide in a corner now. (jk, please read and review.)

-Zapphirra-

Two days passed since I sent my letter to tami. Raiden's been letting me stay with him. The first night had been rather awkward since as I was changing into the clothes he'd lent me he'd walked back into the room. Thankfully the shirt was covering my breasts, but it was still embarrassing.

I woke up and wlaked into the livingroom to see Raiden sitting on the couch drinking something. As I got closer I could smell the aroma of the cup of green tea he had in his hand and smiled. Raiden loved his tea.

"We got a response."

He said after a while and I looked at him confused until I saw him hold up an envelope with my name written on the front in Tami's handwriting.

"Why didn't you tell me!?"

I shouted as I took it from him and opened it.

"It only just came."

He said and I calmed down after apologizing for having shouted at him.

"So what's it say?"

He asked curiously and I moved to cuddle up against his side before starting to read it out loud.

"Dear Cecelia and Raiden,

As you asked I followed your crazy plan. I had previously told everyone you'd gone on a trip to ease your mind since your friends-Daiki, Hikaru, and them-left. Well, since you said to use that if I could, I did. I told everyone you'd gotten into a bad car accident via a drunk truck driver and your car flipped over, then exploded leaving behind no body."

I stopped reading at what Tami had come up with, but continued after a few seconds.

"Naturally, your parents didn't want to believe it and had investigators go over the case, but after they proved through Forensics that your 'body' was dissentegrated from the blast the case was closed.

Everyone is in mournig now. Mia hasn't left her house since I told them about the 'accident'. Naka, well...Naka's doing better than Mia but its obvious he's in pain. And your parents..."

I stopped agains as a wave of guilt washed over me and a lump rose to my throat. I should have told her to tell them I moved away or something, but I gues it was too late now.

Raiden picked up where I'd left off.

"...they're taking it really hard. Having already lost one child, losing you is hard on them. I pass by everyday and see your father simply sitting on the deck looking blankly out into the yard. I don't see your mom, but I know she's there.

I know you want to be happy Cece, but you could have done it differently. If its your wish, I can erase their memories of you so they won't grieve for the loss of another daughter, but the choice is purely yours.

As you asked, I included pictures of both your mother, father, and sister, but I also included pictures of me, Mia, and Naka. Please give me an answer as to what you want to do regarding your parents."

I heard Raiden read Tami's signature, but I didn't respond. I had asked her to do that so I wouldn't lose Raiden again, but it was killing me to know my parents were in pain. I loved them and didn't want them to be in pain.

"Zapphirra..."

Raiden said, startling me out of my daze. I blinked a few times before looking up at him.

"I didn't want to hurt them."

I said and heard my voice crack as I fought back my tears.

"What do you want to do Zapphirra?"

He asked and I looked at him confused.

"You have three choices the way I see it."

He said and I waited for him to elaborate.

"You can let them grieve and hope they can move on with their lives."

He said and I frowned as the feeling of guilt increased.

"You could go back and prove them wrong about the accident then find a different way to leave."

He said and I mentally sighed since that one seemed like a better idea than the first, but it would cause too many problems with the police and the law.

"Or, you can have Tami erase their memories and let them get on with their lives."

He said and I sighed with a frown.

"I don't like this."

I said and he smiled at me sadly.

"What do you want to do love?"

He asked and I sighed again.

"I need a piece of paper."

A/N: Anyone who can guess what she's gonna do will get a sneek peak into the next chapter. What did you guys think? Sorry it was so short. REVIEW!