When All Was Lost...

Chapter Thirty-Five

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"Wow...that's...a lot to take in." Crow heaved a heavy sigh as he ran his fingers through his wild hair.

"That's about the jist of it." she said softly,"I ran and somehow made it back home..." she leaned back as she looked up at the old familiar cieling, "The thing is...I don't exactly know how I made it back really...it's fuzzy." she sighed, "But now...here I am...trying to put all of the other pieces together..."

"To think...you were kidnapped..right under my nose!" He clenched his teeth and thrust his fist into the firm matress,"And I was none the wiser..." he huffed,"By the time I got back you were probably long gone...and I-"

"Crow!" she stopped him before he could hit the matress again, his hand was already burned from the friction of the matress against his knuckles."It wasn't your fault...please don't blame yourself."

"I shouldn't have left you alone." he stated,"You were depressed-you needed me...begged me to stay- and I just...left you!"

"To try and cheer me up." she reminded him,"Your heart was in the right place." he sighed as he finally loosened his tense hand.

"So...then what happened?" he asked, "Have you remembered that far yet?"

"Well..." she blinked as she tried to recall what she could,"...I'm sorry Crow...but I can't remember much else..." she sighed,"My most recent memory before now...was being found by Rally in that alley a few weeks ago."

Crow gasped.

"I mean...bits and pieces are coming back slowly but-"

"Wait!" Crow snipped,"...A few weeks ago?" he blinked as he stood,"You mean you've been here for a few weeks now!?" he huffed,"And you didn't think to see me until NOW!?"

"Please-"

"Three years, Akarii!" he snapped,"Three years you were gone! And Three years I worried about you! Searching for you everyday!" he huffed, as he held his head down, his fists clenched tight and trembled.

"Crow...you need to understand-"

As she reached her hand out for his he swept his up and grasped her wrist tightly in his hold and she gasped.

"Three years you've been gone and I never stopped thinking of you!" he declared," Not for a single day!" his voice came out in a loud cry and his hands trembled as they held her,"Do you have any idea how I felt during all that time!?" he blinked,"Yet, you're back for WEEKS!? And didn't even come looking for me!?"

"It's because I didn't remember you, Crow!" she snapped back and he let out a sudden gasp.

"Those supposed three years?" she blinked,"I don't remember anything about them!" she trembled,"They're a complete blank slate!" she stated,"My most recent memory I have of you is of your back...when you walked away that day..."

He shook slightly and released her.

"I couldn't even match your voice to your face until just recently..." she explained as she trembled,"I can't...account for alot of time, Crow...!" she trembled softly with a wavering voice,"Three years of my life is just not there and It...it's terrifying!" she cried out, finally breaking down and falling into him as she sobbed.

"Where was I during that time!?" she sobbed as he held her close,"What was I doing!? What have I already done...!?" Her sobs were heavy against his chest as her tears soaked and stained his orange top while he held her,"...I'm so scared Crow!" she sobbed, gripping tightly at his clothes.

"H-Hey!" he stammered,"Hey, hey, hey, shhh...shh shh..." he hushed her as he held her tight trying to comfort and soothe her shaking body.

"It's okay..." he whispered softly,"It's okay...that doesn't matter right now." he said,"Because the only time that matters right now is the present...and in the present, you're here...I'm here...we're here, together... And you're safe." he whispered,"As long as you're with me...you will always be safe. Understand?" he said softly,"You're with Crow now..." he whispered,"And Crow's gonna fix this..." his arms tightened around her and held her closer until she stopped crying, "I don't know how yet exactly- but- I WILL take care of this!"

"But...I don't think it's that easy, Crow." she stated softly.

"And maybe it won't be." he said,"But as long as we are here together we'll figure it out!" he spoke gently,"I promise..."

She sighed softly as she took in his words, finally feeling appeased and complete as they held each other.

"Crow..." she whispered softly.

"What is it?"

"I know this will be sudden...but I need a favor."

"A favor?" he blinked and pulled away,"What sort of favor?"

"I don't mean to make our reunion so short..." she said softly,"But something serious is in the works...and...I need your help."

Crow blinked with a raised brow signifying his confusion.

"Well you know I'll do anything to help you." he said softly,"But what sort of help are we talking about here?" he blinked,"...What kind of favor do you need?"

She sighed taking in a deep breath as she tried to prepare herself for the words she was about to say.

"I need your help..." she said softly, "...To get me back into the City."

To be Continued