The Depth of Obliviscence
Author: Chibi Tsuki
Author's Notes: I think there should be a few more chapters until the... *drum rolls* final moment... Thanks for those who reviewed. I appreciate your encouragment for me to go on. Well enjoy!

Chapter 11
A Streak of Memories

Rushing to the kitchen, Lucretzia poured the boiling water into the cup with the teabag, jiggling the teabag up and down. Steadily, she lifted up the milk and poured into the cup, quickly mixing it with a spoon and settling down at the table.
"Lu, you're early," Hilde giggled, trying to straighten her ruffled hair while seating down quietly beside her. "I'm going to take a shower soon."
"So are you. It's only seven right now. I'm used to getting up early during school."
"School? You remember the time you went to school?"
"Well a little. I just remembered the time when my friend and I rushed down the corridor into class. She was telling me about her crush and all," she sighed and took a sip from her cup.
Hilde smiled and walked over to the kitchen bench, pouring some hot water into an empty cup. "Tonight we're going to a friend's place for dinner. Do you want to come?"
"I'll try."
"What do you mean you'll try?"
"Well, right now I'm going to an astronomy club. Each night they have a session around nine to twelve and we study the stars and planets. And a meeting every week from four till seven."
"When did you join?"
"A week ago."
"Well I haven't noticed you leaving the house at night."
"That's because you and Duo have been busying yourselves by checking out the spare parts."
"I guess."
A small snigger came from behind the two, "What have you two ladies been up to now? Gossiping about me? I heard my name somewhere in there."
"Nothing Duo," Hilde smirked, trying to hide her cheesy grin by using her cup to cover it. "Lu, the party's at six until whenever. Just give me a call on my mobile before you come and I'll give you the directions."
"Like I said before I'll try because tonight's meeting ends at seven so I'm sure they won't mind if I just skip the night session." Giving her friend a cheery smile, Lucretzia stepped up from her chair and rinsed the few drops of tea out of her cup, placing it on the drying rack. "If no one wants the shower, I'm going to use it!"
"Hey wait!" Hilde yelled, darting behind her. "I was going to use it first!"

Lucretzia looked over towards her group members, each going through their notes on what they saw the night before. Glimpsing at the clock on the wall, she sighed, realising that there was at least half an hour before the meeting ended. She was just as impatient as she was when she first started academy, waiting for break to arrive so she could read the notes about space.
"Has anyone ever been outside this Colony before? Into space? Or even been to Earth?" one of the few members questioned, surveying the people.
"No."
"Nup."
"Wish I could say yes."
Most of them only shook their heads while others just replied.
"I think so," Lucretzia muttered to herself, trying to focus back onto her forgotten memories.
"Woah, it's already seven?" the leading member stated, stretching his tired limbs.
"Steven!" Lucretzia yelled, hurriedly tugging onto his sleeve.
"What's the matter Lu?"
"Tonight, my friends are holding a party so I was wondering whether I can miss tonight's session."
"There are going to be meteorites tonight. A very spectacular scene, I was hoping you'll come tonight to see it," he replied, his short black hair swaying a little as he turned and placed both his hands onto Lucretzia's shoulders.
"Well can I come a little later?"
"But it starts exactly at nine and there's this new location I found, especially for tonight. It's on a hill, it even looks down on the city. Splendid view there. Please come."
"If it's going to be that beautiful then I'll come."
"Meet me at the city's main town square a little earlier than nine."
"Ok. I'm sorry but I'm in a hurry right now, I'll see you there tonight."
"Bye."
Darting out of the building, Lucretzia ran to the nearest payphone to dial Hilde's mobile.

"Hey guys, tonight I'm not going to come. Is it ok with you guys?"
"Sure Steven." The others nodded slightly, unable to hear what he had said to Lucretzia earlier on.
Grinning from ear to ear, the young man strode out of the room, mounting onto his motorbike, roaring away in the night.

"Hey Hilde," Lucretzia muttered, as quickly as Hilde answered, "I can't skip tonight's session. Apparently there are going to be meteorite tonight and it's a rare chance to see it so..."
"Doesn't matter Lu. Come now and leave early. Just take the 374 bus to Landfore and I'll meet you at the bus stop," Hilde uttered, glancing at the nonchalant males, waiting for their companions. "It's quite a formal party but doesn't matter about clothing. Just come as you are."
"Alright. How long does it take to get there?" Beeping could only be heard in her ear as she realised that she had run out of credit in the phone. "Just great. I don't have any change left..."
"Lulu, are you going somewhere?" a man yelled from his vehicle.
Lucretzia smiled, "Steven! Can you take me to Landfore please? My friend's holding this party there but I don't know where the nearest bus stop is and when the bus arrives."
"Sure thing. Just put your helmet on and hold on tight."
Grabbing the black helmet off him, Lucretzia pulled it over her head, sat down onto the motorcycle and placing her bag in front, clutching onto Steven's waist as he started the engines. It started zooming down the street in a deadly speed.
"How are you coping back there?"
"It's so fun! I've never been on a motorcycle before!" Her voice strained against the wind as she yelled out to him.
"Haven't you? Well hold on even tighter because we're speeding up!"
She squealed and grasped onto him even tighter.

"Lu!" Hilde grinned, watching the girl step off the bike and run up to her. "You're finally here! Who's this man?" She eyed him suspiciously as he pulled off his helmet to reveal his gentle face.
"This is Steven, the leading member of the club. Steven, this is my friend Hilde," she introduced, handing the helmet back to its owner.
"Nice to meet you Hilde," he shook her hand gratefully, giving her a pleasant smile.
"Well er... Lu, you coming?"
"Of course... Steven, I'll meet you at the town square tonight."
"Lu... cretzia, why don't I just meet you here in forty-five minutes? It's quicker that way."
"Alright then. At 8:35 I'll meet you here." She smiled and followed Hilde down the street until they arrived at an impressive house, with pale cream walls, the house, illuminated by the lights inside.
Speeding down the streets again, Steven sighed and stopped at the shops, gathering some items for that night.

"Hey guys! Look who's here!" Hilde yelled, pulling the young woman through to the busy lounge. "My special guest..."
"It's... Miss Noin!" Quatre gasped, a smile forming on his face.
"Miss Noin..." Relena muttered, walking up to her in her new white frilly dress and white shoes. "We thought that you had..."
"Huh?" Lucretzia could only watch them in confusion, without any knowledge who they were.
Giving slight smiles were Trowa, Wufei and Heero leaning against the walls, laughing silently at the reunion.

"Um..." Lucretzia uttered. "I'm sorry but I don't know your names." She tried to sound as polite as possible, cutting into Relena's sentence.
"Miss Noin..." Quatre mumbled, giving her a slightly startled look.
"She lost her memories," Hilde sighed, taking a seat on the sofa.
Everyone's attention had turned onto Lucretzia, happy that she was there but disappointed that she had lost her memories.
"Well let me introduce us," Quatre smiled. "My name's Quatre Raberba Winner. Next to me is Relena Peacecraft. Standing over there is Heero Yuy, Trowa Barton and Chang Wufei."
"Pleased to meet you all. By the way... who is 'Noin'?"
Heero explained, "That's your surname. Lucretzia Noin."

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Ooo... Noin knows more now... She knows her whole name. Hm... Zechs better turn up soon, he's got a rival. Gimme around 2 weeks!