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Notes: I will keep the Japanese suffixes (-san, -sama, -chan, etc), “nii-sama”, and “Fushigi mystery”. This is a slight AP (Alternative Plot). Spoilers and I might edit this chapter later. Also, if some of the characters seem a bit OOC, sorry – my memory is bad.

Haha… Hey – I guess. It’s been a while hasn’t it? I bet you’re thinking “omg, finally – the next chapter! Stupid lady, making us wait forever for it!” I’m sorry for making you wait long… I was on a huge writer’s block and I lost my motivation during my journey of… well, life. 8D;; It’s been a while since I’ve watched MaLokiRa… I should watch it again then skim though a disk…

Anyways, thank you very much for all who reviewed! It really made me happy – not to mention it motivated me a bit. I had to force myself to write this, lol… The chapter might suck since it’s all rushed – but it’s better than nothing right?

Now, enough of my blabbering, to the story! – And I thank you for your patience with me. c:

.: Forgotten Memories :.
Chapter 2: Just Outside the Gate

“Where did you go, Mayura?” Loki murmured to himself, sitting behind his desk – no one was accompanying him in the room. It was near nightfall, almost a week after they had found out Mayura had disappeared, Mayura-papa had not contacted them ever since.

He looked blankly at the door as if expecting her to barge in as usually: asking and pressuring and bothering him about Fushigi mysteries – but that wasn’t going to happen. She was missing, no trace left behind – no lead to where she had gone. He gave a sigh; it was quiet within the mansion without her; he silently laughed at himself, usually he would be trying to get rid of her.

Loki took a glance at the door and then looked down at his desk, becoming lost in thought. Mayura… Where are you?

Loki-kun…

-

“Hey,” Fenrir said to his brother in the kitchen, “Daddy’s been very quiet every since that mystery girl disappeared.”

Yamino nodded in agreement, preparing a dish. “Yes…” Their father had indeed been unnaturally quiet for the past few days – if he had to answer it was only a few words or a single sentence, but it was usually a nod or a shake of his head. It wasn’t like him to be sullen over anything. “He’s worried about her.”

“I don’t get it…” The black dog murmured quietly. “It doesn’t seem like him.”

It’s strange how a single human girl has such an affect on him… Yamino said silently.

“Huh?” Fenrir said, looking up at his brother, “Did you say something?”

“Ah… No, nothing…!” He blurted, startled.

“Hmm…” A supisious look.

Yamino gave a small, nervous laugh scratching the back of his head. His laugh subsided and looked at Fenrir, smiling, “It’s nothing… really…”

Fenrir let it pass as his stomach growled, “Whatever, hurry up and make me food! I’m starving!”

He sighed, “Yes…”

“You got something to say?” The black dog challenged with an intimidating gaze on his brother.

“Ahaha…” Yamino let out, his attention turning back to the food. “Nothing at all, nii-sama, nothing at all…”

-

“Loki-sama, your tea.” Yamino’s voice called, turning the knob of the door and stepped into the study. He stopped for a moment seeing Loki’s attention focused on a book – a stack of others set aside on his desk; they all seemed to be related to Gods and Demons from all cultures. Loki glanced up for an instant, then back to the book, flipping a page, then another, and another.

Yamino took a breath and walked over to him, setting the cup of tea on the free space of the desk. “I’ll be going then; if you need anything Loki-sama, I’ll be downstairs.”

He waited for an answer, but only received the sound of a page turning; he gave a bow and began towards the door.

“Sorry, Yamino-kun.”

It was soft and low but the apology rang clear. Yamino gave a smile, “There’s no need for apology.” He walked out, and closed the door.

--

“Eh? Loki-sama can’t see Reiya?” The little girl said. “Why?”

“Ah… Well, he’s busy.” Yamino answered.

“Can’t I still see him?” She persisted, knowing well he didn’t mind before. “Please?”

He gave a small smile. “I’m sorry, Reiya-chan, but Loki-sama wishes for some time alone.” He paused for a moment, adding softly, “Most likely trying to find a clue where Mayura is…”

Reiya looked up, a hint of disappointment in her voice, “Oh… Reiya sees. Then,” she rummaged in her bag to pull out a small box – holding it out in front of her, “can you give this to Loki-sama for Reiya then?”

Yamino gave a smile, taking it from her, “Of course, Reiya-chan.”

The little girl gave a small giggle. “Reiya will be going then, tell Loki-sama for Reiya is hoping to see him again!” She paused and added. “Reiya will look out for Mayura, too!”

She smiled and trotted off, giving a wave before she disappeared from view.

“Are those cookies?” Fenrir piped in, taking a sniff of the air; his tailed wagged. “Give me some!”

“No, nii-sama.” Yamino stated raising the box up high for his brother was jumping up and down trying to get hold of it. “Reiya made this especially for Loki-sama, if you want some, ask him after I give it to him.”

A huff, then mutters from the black dog.

“Nii-sama!” He scolded, hearing an insult as his brother continued to mutter.

Fenrir played innocent. “What?”

Yamino gave up, giving a sigh. “Hmm…?” He let out as something caught his eye just beyond the gate. Pink… hair…? He blinked and it was gone. He shook his head and looked again, but saw nothing.

Must be my imagination… He said silently to himself.

“Hurry up.” An impatient voice interrupted his thoughts. “I want those cookies.”

Another sigh came from him. “Yes, nii-sama…”

-

Yamino was lost in thought as he began to wash the plates. Fenrir was stuffing his face with the cookies that were left which Reiya had made. His mind was drifting to what Loki had said earlier.

“Eh?” Yamino managed as he looked at the small God. “You mean you know what has happened to Mayura-san?”

“Odin must have something to do with it…” Loki answered bitterly, books laid on the table – some even on the ground. “I should have known earlier…”

He stayed silent, holding the box of cookies. What his father had said held true and it was a high possibility that he had something to do with it.

“I have to find out what…” He muttered almost to himself.

“Indeed…” Yamino said.

“… So, what did you come in here for?” Loki asked, switching the subject.

He almost forgot what he was here for. “Ah, yes.” He walked to where he sat, holding out the box of cookies. “Reiya asked me to give you this.”

“Cookies?” He said, taking one out of the box.

“Yes.”

“Reiya made these?” Loki spoke softly and took a bite out of it, a small smile appearing on his lips – but there a tint of sadness lingering on them. “… Tell her thanks for me.”

Yamino smiled, glad to her more than a sentence or a word from him. “Yes, Loki-sama.”

“… Hey.” A voice broke his thoughts. “Hey, hey, hey!!”

“Huh?”

“What are you doing?!” Fenrir hissed.

Was that a splash…?

Yamino snapped back to reality to see water flowing down form the sink to the floor and wet his clothing. “… Ah.”

“Ah?!” His brother shouted. “Don’t just stand there, turn off the water!”

“Y-Yes! But… you’re overreacting, Nii-sama…!” His hand went on the handle – it wouldn’t budge. He pushed harder and harder and a snap of metal was heard.

“Aha… It broke.”

Silence fell and the only sound was the water continuing to flow down.

“Broke?!” The dog yelled breaking the silence.

“Broke.” Yamino repeated, smiling.

“Stop smiling like an idiot! Do something!”

“Do what?”

“…What…?”

“Hm?”

“Not ‘Hm?’!!”

“Yes?”

“No!”

Yamino let out a small, nervous laugh, scratching the back of his head.

“This is not the time to be laughing! Stop the water— arrrggghhh!!”

“Nii-sama?!”

--

It was nearing dawn for the sky was turning to an orange-red. The small God gave a sigh, feeling guilty – he had been selfish and unresponsive ever since Mayura had disappeared; he really hoped they could forgive him… He laughed at himself, he was foolish.

Loki took a deep breath and stood up, and turned to the window behind him; he stared at the sky for a while, until something caught his eye. He looked at the person standing at the gate. Pink hair and eyes; a school uniform, it couldn’t be…

“Mayura…?” He breathed.

It was unmistakable, it had to be her – it is her, but what was she doing? She seemed a bit hesitant; without another thought, he flew down the stairs.

“Mayura!” Loki called, running outside to her.

Startled, the pink haired girl took a step back, a surprised look on her face. “Eh?”

He slowed to a stop, just a foot a way from the gate. “Mayura…?”

There was a moment’s silence, and then she spoke. “W-Who are you?”

“What do you mean…?” Loki asked, surprise written on his face. “It’s me, Loki… Remember?” She only looked at him, a confused expression on. “… You don’t remember?”

The girl shook her head, “I’ve never seen you before… How do you know my name?”

“Eh…?”

She repeated. “How do you know my name?” A pause.

“… Who are you?”

Dun-duuuuunn… I stop here. I know – I’m mean aren’t I? Tee hee…

… Well, sorry the chapter’s rushed (not to mention fail), it was kind of boring, huh? I’ll make it up to you somehow;;; I’m sorry again;;;;

Uh… Anyways… If you think Mayura’s a bit OOC here, there’s a reason for that – um… I think? – but I’m not telling yet. 8D Yes, yes, I’m mean.
I really wish I had the entire plot written down when this story was in my head. ;c; So sad… I forgot what they were… Arggghhh, stupid memory…

So, I guess I’ll be continuing this… But I do warn you, it’s going to be very, very, very slow. My love for LokiMayu has kind of… dwindled – I still like it of course, but I’m not as obsessed about it as much. I’m obsessing about another pairing is why. 8’D So, yeah, that’s how it is…

Well, I guess I have only this to say: Click the button and review! I’d be very happy if you do! X3

Until next time! See you!