The Depth of Obliviscence Author: Chibi
Tsuki Disclaimer: Yeah, I'm sure you know the stuff... Author's Notes: I'm
sorry, haven't been updating or haven't been really bothered to er... type the
story. Sorry!
Chapter 10 A Dream or Reality?
Early in the
morning, Lu strolled around the small town, passing houses one after another.
Ever since the she had lost her memories, she had tried to recall her past. She
longed to know what had happened to her, why did she know about Gundanium alloy?
She was determined, yet uncertain. Without memory of her former talents, she
didn't know what she could do and help Hilde other than helping with the
groceries and step by step, learning how to cook and sew. Albeit she didn't take
much interest in it, she made sure she didn't disappoint Hilde and put her
effort into creating the best meals she could make.
Lu didn't intend to
go home, not until after lunch. It was a really relaxing day and she intended to
enjoy every bit of it although she had no idea why she liked that day so much.
It most likely wasn't her birthday she knew today was just special.
Sauntering into the building, Milliardo glimpsed at the clock above the
counter. It was already lunchtime. This wasn't him, going to shopping centres
just to have lunch but he thought he would celebrate this day even if it were by
himself.
~Eight years. It's been exactly eight years already, since I
first met her.~
He slid into the cafeteria, squeezing pass the people and
into the dining area. At least this place wasn't as crowded as it was outside in
the main shopping area. Just as he turned his head around, he collided into a
young woman. "Sorry miss," he muttered. "I'm sorry," responded the woman,
her blue hair covering a portion of her face. Continuing to walk forward, he
halted to a stop and jerked his body around.
~Was it her?! Was it...
Noin? But... but it can't be...~
Rushing out of the cafeteria, he shouted
over the top of the chattering people, "Noin! Wait, please wait!" Swiftly, he
swung himself around, darted between a few people and grabbing onto her
arm. "Excuse me," she muttered, turning to look at the beautiful man standing
in front of her. She had a quiet voice, as wisps of her fringe had a tinge of
violet and a few freckles spotted her face. "What a hunk..." she mumbled to
herself as she pushed her glasses back up to its former position. "Sorry,
wrong person," Milliardo smiled weakly, zipping back to the restaurant before
embarrassing himself. Seating himself at the table, he ordered a can of beer and
drunk it in a chivalrous way, taking light sips and gently placing his can back
onto the coaster.
Soon the building became crowded, over crowded. People
rushed seemed to queue up just to walk into a single shop. They even formed
lines to pass each other properly. Having finished his beer, Milliardo
headed towards the elevator, passing through the people and glanced at the
shoppers, entering the elevator. It was quite packed already, not many more
could fit in. Possibly one or two but he knew he could always wait for the next
one. Just then he noticed a young woman standing in the front, her head facing
towards the ground. She had darkish-blue hair and sparkling blue eyes. No it
wasn't blue, it was dark violet. She had a large bang, draped partially over her
right eye.
~Noin...~
For a second, he began to believe that he was
daydreaming, dreaming about her. He looked up again at the young woman and
smiled.
~Noin...~
Suddenly he broke out of the trance and yelled
on the top of his lungs, "Noin! Wait! Please wait!" Darting towards the closing
doors, he squeezed through the crowd, barging through groups and jumping over
the square shaped rubbish bins. "Wait!" Ever since he started running for the
lift, his eyes never left her face, hoping that she wouldn't disappear like she
did before his eyes when the Libra disintegrated. "No!" Had he gone any sooner
and he would have entered the lift before the doors shut and lowered to
another floor. Striking the elevator button harshly, he paced up and down,
cursing himself for being slow.
~I'm positive that she was Noin. Noin's
alive, I know it and that woman was her.~
Determination was carried in
every blood cell as it travelled down the veins and throughout his entire body.
Glancing at the level screen, he noticed it stop on the lowest level, giving out
a long pause.
"Did someone call me?" Noin muttered to herself, blankly
looking at the closed doors. "Doubt it." Trudging home, she passed a small
grocery shop, halting on the spot before entering the small separated building.
~Maybe I'll get some ingredients for tonight.~
Carefully
selecting some fresh vegetables and tomato paste. Although it the sun was still
high above her, heat beating on her shirt as she strode down the street until
she reached her 'home'. As she took off her shoes and placed it on the side, she
heard a few chuckles and laughs. Silently, she approached the well-lit lounge
and peered at two teenagers, having a friendly conversation between
themselves. "Oh you're back Lu," Hilde uttered, leaving the soft comfy couch
towards the older teen, helping her put the paper bags onto the bench. A
little snicker came from the teen on the couch. He had a long brown braid that
reached his waist and he wore plain jeans a white T-shirt. "Well who do we have
here?" Walking over nonchalantly, he opened his closed eyes and looked into
Lucretzia's eyes. "…" "Hi, I'm Lucretzia, it's a pleasure to meet you," Lu
grinned, lightly placing the paper bag onto the table before giving her hand to
Duo to shake. I'm Duo..." he muttered, startled and shocked. "Duo, why are
you so quiet?" Hilde uttered, striding to her friend and placing her hand on his
shoulder. "Duo? You ok?" "Noin... it's you! It's really you, I'm not
dreaming!" he whooped gently slapping his own face. "You're alive! You didn't
die. Noin we..." "Noin? Who's Noin?" Lucretzia watched him, perplexingly.
"I'm sorry Duo. I don't know anyone called Noin." "Er... You don't
remember?" "Remember what?" Putting her hand on his back, Hilde tried to
stop him from confusing the poor girl any further. "Duo, you know her?" "Yes,
she was the former Lieutenant Noin of OZ before she came on our side and fought
against the White Fang with us." "No wonder she looks so familiar... But she
doesn't remember anything since she woke up in hospital." "Hey you two keep
talking. I've got to fix up dinner," Lu smiled cheerily and walked into the
kitchen, searching the cupboard for flour. "Sure thing," Hilde grinned but
her face became serious again when she started talking to Duo. Slowly, she
explained how she met Lucretzia.
---------------------- Now how was
that? I like this chapter especially when Milliardo and the daydreaming bit...
But that's me so... Anyways I hope you like this chapter coz I spent quite a few
weeks on it... =^.^=
