'I'm riding a car again. It seems that the people around me don't want me to walk, or perhaps they think I am just too weak to do so. I guess I'm that fragile. I have so many questions. Questions that even if these people around me were able to answer, I would not understand. Up until now they won't tell me how I exactly lost my memory. I guess I need to be patient and just do whatever they tell me to do...' Minako sighed for the twentieth time already since they arrived from the airport. She's sick of hearing her songs from the disc man, sick of her being reminded what they will do once they reach the psychiatrist's clinic. She wanted to do something new. Something that will remind her of who she is rather than what she was. She noticed her mother fixing her pouch bag. She noticed the cell phone her mother bought for her when she was in Tokyo. She also noticed another cell phone that was wrapped in a re-sealable plastic bag. Minako quickly identified it as her old cell phone. The one she used to own "Mom, can I borrow that cell phone? I want to learn how to use it...again" She finally asked Her mom smiled as she hands the cell phone to Minako, and then she continued fixing her daughter's stuff. Her dad is sleeping while Wendy is busy looking at her scheduler. Minako is glad that no one is looking at her right now. Ever since the flight they never take their eyes off her. Finally she can do whatever she wants to do without being observed. She doesn't want to say it but it makes her feel uncomfortable and annoyed Minako switched on her cell phone. Patiently waiting for her phone to load its main screen she saw fifty-three unread messages, twenty-five voice messages and sixty-eight unanswered or missed calls. She tried to open the messages but she couldn't recognize any of them. The messages mostly asking her how she is doing. Perhaps these people knew what happened to her. She gave up on the messages and looked at the pictures. Most of them are her pictures, it seems that they're from different places, or countries perhaps She looks happy on the pictures. She smiled at her self when there are funny photos, and got curious on the people who are in it with her. She can identify some people by looking on the title at the bottom of the picture. She tried to memorize their names in case she met these people someday. Then finally she looked at the next picture The next picture made her blush madly and her heartbeat thumping heavily as if it's about to burst out of her chest She saw a picture of herself kissing a beautiful raven-haired girl about her age. She may not remember anything but she is not dumb to know the difference between a friendly kiss and a passionate kiss. The kiss in the picture is so hot that it's making her sweat by just looking at it. She shook her head, composed herself and proceeded to the next picture. But the thought of changing the subject did not help on lessening the blush on her face She saw the perfect image of the mystery girl she was kissing on the previous picture. The girl's eyes were closed on the last picture. But this time it revealed a pair of unreadable amethyst eyes, pale white skin matched with crimson lips and long raven black hair. She noticed the name of the picture is labeled "Rei-chan" "Rei...chan..." Minako whispered absentmindedly Wendy could have sworn she heard Minako say Rei's name. She turned her head to look at Minako "What did you say?" Wendy asked carefully Minako snapped back to reality and looked at Wendy "What?" Said the former singer as she immediately closes her cell phone "You mentioned something...a name to be exact" The manager remembered she can't mention Rei's name because she made a promise that she will not speak of the raven-haired girl until Minako remembers everything "Who is it dear?" Her mother got curious as well "N-nothing! I was just playing with my cell phone to kill some time. I got carried away I guess" Minako said smiling a bit 'I'm sorry mom, Ms. Wendy. I don't know why but I have a feeling that I need to hide this matter from everyone. I noticed it from the start that they've been hiding something from me. Something that might have to do with the girl from the picture I guess. I've decided that I'll do my own investigations as well' "Oh, I see. It's probably just my imagination" Wendy sighed and continued what she's doing Minako for some reason became a little lively with her idea and started to look outside the car window and dreamily stared at the sceneries -- --Inside the Mall-- "Come on cop girl, try to pick something. People are starting to stare at me when I try to pick a dress for you! They must be thinking I'm a cross-dresser or something!" Grey pouted at Rei who is looking blankly on the other side of the shop "As long as Rei is here they won't think that way" Edward laughed as he lifts a black nightgown Rei finally looked back at the two handsome men who are now arguing. She sighed and looked at the line of gowns with disinterest. Finally she took two simple ones and gave it to Grey "Here. I picked something. I'll be just on the other side, I want to buy a television" Rei said as she walks outside the boutique, leaving a speechless Grey "Well, you can follow us once you've paid for the dress. Make sure you don't lose your way" Edward said as he catches up with the raven-haired girl "W-what?" Grey asked as he looks at the dress he is holding. He saw a group of young girls giggling at him. He immediately runs on the counter and pays for the dress Rei looked inside the appliances shop. The sales people immediately approached her as if she is a very important customer "Good day madam! Welcome to the appliances shop. How can we assist you?" Greeted the young salesman "Can you please help me pick a television set?" Rei asked as Edward enters the store and was greeted by giggling sales girls "Of course madam, this way please!" replied the salesman with enthusiasm as he places his arm on Rei's back. Edward noticed this and walks beside Rei. He darted a threatening look at the salesman "I'm sorry to interrupt your excellent accommodation but will you please keep your hands away from my friend" Edward started, the young salesman finally noticed the handsome man's threatening look and quickly removed his hands from Rei's gray fur coat and bowed down "My apologies madam, monsieur!" He said nervously. Rei felt sorry for him "You don't have to give him that look, this a public place. They are just being nice" Rei whispered as they proceeded to walk at the television section "Mark has entrusted me your safety. For me, safety means no one can lay hands on even the very strand of your hair" Edward explained "That's over reacting. You could have proven that when we were saving her" Rei simply said as she starts to look at the television display. Rei may not notice or care but Edward was a bit hurt on what she said, he knew she was talking about Minako. The handsome man sighed as he follows the raven haired girl "I guess you're still mad at me because of that" He whispered as places his hand at the top of a display TV. Rei didn't mean to say that, instead of apologizing she chooses to stay silent and continued looking at the displays. Finally Grey made his way inside the appliance store "Hey, how long are you going to stay here? I'm not a shopping bag assistant now am I?" Grey asked sarcastically as he lifts Rei's shopping bags "I didn't ask you to come here with us. And if you don't want to carry those shopping bags then I'll carry it!" Rei said as she grabs the shopping bags from Grey who was taken aback "Hey, I didn't ask you to carry it!" "Then why are you complaining?" "I'm not complaining!" "Just give me those bags!" "Your arm is broken!" "You don't have to remind me!" Edward sighed and took a piece of white feather from his coat pocket and wiped it on his face. Grey surely gets along with Rei. She finally purchased a 21 inch flat screen TV. Grey had it shipped on their private plane. They dropped by to a bookstore to buy some books. Finally they went back to Edinburgh to where Sanctorium is -- --At Minako's Condo, London-- Minako's mood changed again as they wait for the elevator to reach 37th floor of the building, where her condo unit is located at "We're staying here for the rest of the afternoon. Feel free to do anything you want. This place is yours, Minako" Wendy said Minako looked around. It's a very huge condo unit, not to mention elegant. Walls are surrounded with cream colored curtains. Carpet floor and breeze-scented air freshener, the other side of the wall where it's not covered by curtains hung Minako's achievements: Platinum and gold awards, trophies aligned on top of a long table covered with cream colored table cover matched with rest of the curtains in the living room. Minako has not seen her room yet. But no matter how elegant her room or her condo unit is, she can't appreciate it for some reason "Ms. Wendy, which way is my room? I wanted to rest" "Oh, it's behind that door" Wendy pointed the door on the right side of the room. Minako looked at her parents, her mom knew what that look meant "Don't worry about us honey. We've been here once. And we're going to rest once Ms. Wendy and I finished talking okay?" Mrs. Aino said as she pushes her daughter gently towards her room. Minako nodded but took her old cell phone before entering inside her room "If you're bored you can watch television" Mr. Aino reminded. Minako nodded silently then closed the door of her room The former singer lazily lays her back on her soft queen sized bed. She sighed and looked at the ceiling for about five minutes 'I know why I'm here at the first place. But it feels like I need to rediscover some things. Things that even Ms. Wendy and my parents forgot to mention. Perhaps they don't want me to think too much. But the more they hide things the more I become desperate to find it out' Minako opened her cell phone once again. She looked for the picture where she's kissing the mysterious raven-haired girl. She couldn't help but blush every time she looks at it "Rei-chan...Did mom and dad or Ms. Wendy know I had a girlfriend? Then that would make me a homosexual, right?" She said to herself 'But...' "...Why isn't she here with me right now? Why is she not there when I woke up? Isn't she going to be worried if I'm in this condition right now? So many questions..." She tried to look for Rei's name on the messages, voice messages and missed calls she received but none of them says anything about Rei. She looked on the date when the picture was taken, it was just weeks ago when she took the picture 'If this picture was just recently taken, then we still have that kind of relationship, right?' Minako hoped too much. She suddenly frowns when she realized something "...I forgot. I'm here in Europe, and she is probably in Japan..." Her eyes slowly closed as tears fall down her pale cheeks. She doesn't why but she's in pain. She looked at the image of Rei and hugged her cell phone as she cries "Rei...I can't remember you but I can feel your love for me...I wish you were here..." She cried for a few minutes, feeling hopeless. An idea struck her mind and she rises up on her bed. She ran towards the door and opened it. She saw her parents talking to Wendy on the living room "M-Minako? I thought you wanted to rest? What's wrong? Honey are you crying?" Mrs. Aino asked as she stands up and approached her daughter's sweaty face "Did you have a nightmare?" Wendy asked worriedly as she follows Mrs. Aino Minako looked desperately at Wendy "Ms. Wendy!" "W-what is it?" Wendy asked, a little nervous at how Minako is looking at her "...W-who...Who is..." -- --Rei at Sanctorium-- "Welcome back Ms. Rei. Did you have fun today?" greeted Minerva, the nurse who is taking care of Rei Rei nodded at her and she proceeded to walk her back to her room. Minerva looked at her then turned her attention to Edward and then to Grey who seemed to look pissed "Hey Minerva, will you do a check-up on that crazy girl? She's been hot headed all morning!" Grey sat down to the nearest sofa and rested his head contently "Y-yes master Grey!" Minerva was startled when Edward puts his hand on her shoulder "Just ignore him. He just couldn't accept that he's been bossed around by a girl" Edward whispered and winked at her Minerva just nodded "By the way, make sure that she will have her rest this afternoon because we are all going out this evening. I told her to wear the night gown she wanted the best" He added -- --Evening at Sanctorium-- "Party? Tonight!? I thought the party is tomorrow night?" Henry, the blondish white-haired member of Sanctuary asked in surprise "Yes, yes. It is tonight indeed. They actually adjusted the date in purpose because they are avoiding people like us. But you see, we're Sanctuary" Mark said confidently and then looked at Rei "Hino-chan, I'm pretty sure you had your rest this afternoon. Can you lend us your time for this evening's plan?" All five handsome men looked at her "...Tell me what to do" -- --Minako's condo in London-- "...Who is what Minako?" Wendy nervously asked 'Who is Rei?? Where is she!? What is she to me??' Minako's mind screamed "...Who is...My Psychiatrist...?" Minako was breathing heavily 'Why? Why can't I say her name in front of them??' Wendy sighed in relief. She thought it was someone important Minako had remembered "You're Psychiatrist's name is Dr. Claude O' Farell. I don't see why you asked but I don't think that would mean anything to you" Wendy said. Mrs. Aino is rubbing her daughter's back gently "I-I'm sorry if I had you worried all of a sudden...I'm just desperate to bring back my memories. It won't happen again. I'll go back to my room" Minako said weakly and turns back to her room "Do you want me to stay beside you honey?" Her mom asked. Minako shook her head and smiled "I'm fine, mom. Thanks for the offer. You can continue what you're doing" Then she finally closes the door behind then once again "I'm afraid we need to adjust her appointment to an earlier time tomorrow" Wendy said worriedly as she takes out her pocket scheduler -- Back to her room Minako sat on her bed, breathless and sweating. She couldn't explain what happened awhile ago 'I must be exaggerating. I've discovered some things I can't believe had happened. Is it just my imagination?' -- --Former Cabinet Member's Evening Party-- Influential people from all over London were invited to witness the birthday celebration of a former cabinet member. The party is currently held in one of the former cabinet member's mansion. Each former member are giving their respective speech Meanwhile standing by at the very rooftop of the mansion where the party is being held are Mark, Leonard and Rei silently listening "How promising. I bet their secretaries worked all night for that speech" Leonard said as he busies himself to his laptop. He is wearing a tuxedo, his thin blue hair brushed neatly on the left side. And he's wearing a pair of head phones that is used to clearly hear what's going on inside the mansion Rei as usual is staring blankly out of nowhere. She is now wearing a nightgown but it's not the one she bought that morning. Her long backless nightgown is an abstract purple and black combination. The length is up to her feet and is brushing on the floor carelessly. It has slit that reaches above her knee exposing her smooth legs and plain high-heeled shoes. Her hair is on a tight bun on the back of her head, an earpiece attached on her left ear with a dangling diamond ear ring. Her amethyst eyes almost glowing in the dark. Mark grabbed the opportunity to talk to her "The celebrant who is going to do the last speech is the one who hired the assassin Mr. Shards to kill my Parents. I have strong evidences, but I have chosen not to use justice. What we're doing tonight is just a step towards their fall down, the ones who are involved in our parent's death" He said coldly that made Rei shiver "So even after I told you that revenge is pointless you still wanted to continue?" Rei looked at him. Mark doesn't look angry or sad. Instead Rei can see pure determination in his crimson eyes "Mark, Ed said that he's next" the young Leonard said, referring to their main target "Very well, everything's smooth so far. We'll just have to wait for him to finish the speech I've edited for him. Tell Henry to prepare the chopper after fifteen minutes!" Mark smirked "Will do" Leonard replied as he works back on his laptop "Hino-chan, switch on the spotlight on the bottom at the back after my signal" "Okay" -- --Inside the Mansion-- The celebrant proudly walks in the middle of the crowd carrying a glass of red whine to start his celebration speech. The old man started with a short story about his life when he was a politician. After that his assistant gave him his script and started his speech: "Ladies and Gentlemen Here I stand in front of you. Ludwig Duckheimer IV, the name my great ancestor entrusted me, had done many accomplishments in life. I had spent 30 years of undying loyalty and pride. I hope I can live another 30 more years so that I can pass this pride to my great grandchildren as well..." The speech continues and only few sentences left. The celebrant was into the script, confident that he will make a proud applause from these people "After fighting a silent war, we have surpassed this great obstacle. I could have not survived this if it were not for the people who cared for me. These people are here with us right now. My dear guests, I proudly introduce you, Sanctuary's Sixth Member!...W-what!?" The Former Cabinet member celebrant became pale white on what he just announced from the script he was reading. He surely recognize Sanctuary, and they were messing with his party all along "Sa-Sanctuary!? Sanctuary is here??" He shouted in a nervous tone. He looked all over inside his mansion where his eyes can reach. His bodyguards surrounded him and they started to walk in the back entrance of his mansion. But before they can reach it a loud bang was heard. All the lights inside his mansion were switched off. Now it pitch black inside The guests started to walk out of the mansion. The others, out of fear grabbed the nearest body they can feel and grab and followed them outside the mansion. Even the lights outside the mansion were turned off but it's not so dark compared inside -- --Mansion Rooftop-- "They're outside I guess...Hino-chan, the light" Mark commanded. Red switched the spot light on and a bright light was seen at the rooftop middle of the celebrant's mansion. Edward, Henry, and Grey managed to arrive at the top in time for their show. Mark held a speaker and walked to the edge of the rooftop in front. On his both sides were the four original members of Sanctuary "GREETINGS, DUCKHEIMER. IT'S BEEN AWHILE SINCE WE LAST SAW YOU. I SEE THAT YOU ARE ENJOYING YOUR LIFE ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPT I RE-MADE FOR YOU!" Said Mark on the speaker box "You people again!! I thought you're finished chasing me! I never invited you here!!" Shouted Mr. Duckheimer, his body guards alertly pointing their guns to where Mark and the others are. But they can't see their faces because the limited reach of the spot light keeps them from seeing the five men's face "YOU KNOW US BUT YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN TO INVITE US. HOW DISHEARTENING...ANYWAYS, THE REASON WHY WE'RE HERE IS BECAUSE WE DON'T WANT TO WASTE THE OPPORTUNITY TO INTRODUCE OUR SIXTH MEMBER" Mark stepped aside a bit and gives way to Rei. Her sudden exposure to the people below released a cold aura that made them gasp What people can see below is ghost-like image of a beautiful young woman in a nightgown, pale white skin and nothing else since her face was impossible to see with the distance "W-wha-what about your newest member!? I do not give a damn if you had added another member!! Get out of this place now!!" Shouted the celebrant, he looked at his guest to find them one by one escaping using their cars and limousines. Some took a picture and video of what's happening using their camera phones "Stop! Don't take any pictures!" He shouted again waving his hands madly. Afraid of the embarrassing situation he is into "LOOKS LIKE WE'RE BACK IN BUSINESS. I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO OUR NEXT MEETING. WE WILL SILENTLY OBSERVE AND MOVE AFTER THIS. DON'T EXPECT TO SEE MORE OF US!" After that the spot light at their back just went off. There was a cold silence after that. The celebrant's bodyguards stayed beside Mr. Duckheimer and the other guards started to search the area for any traces of Sanctuary Mr. Duckheimer grabbed his advisor's collar rather aggressively. The former politician is sweating a pig "What do we do, Mr. Duckheimer?" His advisor asked "Tell everyone to keep this information limited as much as possible, they've exposed enough. Make sure that the media won't get any further details! This will affect my candidate's reputation!" He said and the advisor nodded and runs inside the mansion -- --Minako's Condo-- Minako couldn't sleep well. She can't stop thinking about things. She looked at Rei's picture on her cell phone again "Rei...do you even exist?"
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