• Chapter 2: Suppressed Memories

    June 18, 2025 11:00 A.M.
    Kyo's Abandoned Hideout

    "KAGAMI! ARE YOU OK?!? HOW COULD YOU AIDEN? KAGAMI WAS OUR FRIEND! AND JUST LIKE THAT YOU KILLED HER!?" "Now remember this Kyo. The only person one can trust is himself. You and Kagami trusted me too much. Now look what happened." "AIDEN! WHY!? WHAT ABOUT ALL THE GOOD TIMES!?" “What good times? Heh, you really don't learn do you. And that's why I'll turn my blade upon you."

    I woke up. Just a terrible memory, I thought. I felt my face, I was drenched in a cold-sweat, then I looked around. I saw Lena and Kagami. They looked worried. Kagami asked me, “Kyo? Was it that memory again?" I couldn't do much to comfort Kagami because she was a spirit, so I said "Kagami, I'm sorry." Tears flowed freely from my eyes. I didn't want to cry, but I couldn't help it. "Kyo, it's okay. I don't think it was Aiden who did it." She said and put a comforting hand on my shoulder

    Lena finally spoke, "What was.....this memory about.... Kyo?". I was suddenly aware that she was there. I dried my eyes and said, "It's nothing. And why does the world need me so much. I'm nothing special. I couldn't even protect Kagami." I looked in Lena's direction, and for the first time in my life, experienced true fear.

    The normally shy Lena had a fierce look in her eye. She spoke, but this time it was not in the shy voice she normally used, her voice was LOUD, "You're right Kyo, you can't save the world.....ALONE!!!!! THAT'S YOU'RE DAMN PROBLEM. YOU'RE TOO INDEPENDANT. YOU NEED TO LEARN THAT YOU CAN'T SAVE THIS WORLD BY YOURSELF. IF IT WASN'T FOR KYOREI, WE WOULD'VE BOTH DIED AT THE HANDS OF THE IRON FIST SYNDICATE IN THE YEAR 1950. NOW WE ARE IN THE YEAR 2025. Whoops, sorry about that Kyo. I can be a little Bipolar at times. Are you okay?" I was in a tree. I had never been so scared.

    However I knew she was right, but I couldn't tell her the horrible things I've experienced. "I'm sorry, the things I have experienced. OH GOD, PLEASE DON'T YELL AGAIN!!" Lena looked at me with her usual shy look. "Well if you won't tell me, then I guess I'll just have to find out myself." Her eyes, normally Pale Green, turned almost crystal clear. She was tiring to enter my memory. I tried to move, but my legs wouldn’t work. The last thought I had was the fact that we were frozen for 75 years. Now I'll never find Aiden and avenge Kagami. Then Lena entered my memory.

    Kyo's Memories
    Childhood on the Street From Lena's Perspective

    I looked around and I saw a small boy, and I wondered is that Kyo? He looked to be about 5. He was sitting against a wall. Snow was falling. He had a blanket, but still he looked so cold. And he looked like he was about to starve. I saw 3 larger kids approach him. There was a struggle and the bigger kids took the blanket, and then kicked snow at him. Poor Kyo, I thought to myself. As I watched the boy shiver. Then I saw a Neko come over to keep the boy warm. It was heartwarming.

    Kyo's Memories
    The Old School Building.

    This memory is about 2 years after the last one. So Kyo was about 7. I saw Kyo, he looked lonely. There was a girl about his age approaching him. The girl spoke to Kyo. “Um... Hi." Kyo didn't respond. "Me and my family just moved into this village." This time Kyo responded. "You're not gonna take my blanket, are you?." The girl looked puzzled, "Now, why would I do that, silly. You look like you need a friend." Kyo then said, “Friend? What's that? Does it hurt?".

    The girl thought to herself then said, "Of course it doesn't hurt. Tee Hee. A friend is someone who you can play with and have fun with." Kyo spoke, “I’ve never really had a friend before, and I never knew my parents. I've lived on the street for about 3 years now." Kagami looked at Kyo, and she started crying, "You poor boy, come with me, I bet Mommy has enough room in the house for you.". How heartwarming. So Kagami is more than a friend to Kyo, she's more like a Big Sister.

    A year later.
    The Mansion on the Hill.

    I saw a Mansion on a hill. It reminded me of a movie. I heard a voice. "Come on Kagami, let's explore this old house. I'll bet this place is crawling with ghosts and the like." It was Kyo, he sounded so much happier. Kagami responded, "Okay Kyo, but only because your here. Let's fight the ghosts with these flashlights. You can protect me." Kyo responded, " How can I protect you, you're the big sister." Kagami chuckled, "But we're the same age silly."

    They entered the house. I followed Kagami after they spilt up. But then I heard Kyo yell. We rushed to where Kyo was. Kagami said, "What is it, Kyo? Did you see a ghost?" Kyo was terrified, "LOOK IN THE CORNER! THERES A PERSON THERE!" Sure enough, there was a young boy in the corner. He was crying to himself.

    Kyo approached the boy, "Um...Hello?" The boy turned around, "What do you want. Leave me alone." Kyo looked to Kagami and said, "What's wrong? Maybe we can help." The boy turned around and looked angry, "I GREW UP IN THIS HOUSE ALL ALONE, NO FAMILY, NO FRIENDS, NOTHING. WHY WHY WHY!!?!?!?! YOU WOULDN'T UNDERSTAND!"

    Kyo put a comforting hand on the boy's shoulder. “I never knew my parents either. I think I'll understand. My name is Kyo. This is my friend and Big sister, Kagami. What's you're name?" The boy looked like he was about to cry, “My name.... is Aiden"

    2 year later.
    The village playground.

    I looked around. Kyo, Kagami, and Aiden were playing. Kagami spoke, "WOW! Kyo, you're so fast. And Aiden, you're so strong" Kyo spoke, "Kagami. Me and Aiden have talked about it, and we wanted to thank you for being our friend." Then Aiden said, "You're more like a big sister though." Kagami smiled warmly, then said, "No problem. Actually you guys were my first friends when I moved here."

    I saw those 3 boys from 5 years ago. They approached Kyo's group. "'OY Kyo, who's the girl. Why are you hanging out with these lame kids, when you could hang out with us." Kyo looked angry, "Leave her alone, Adam." They pushed Kyo down. "Shut up, Nerd who asked you. Oy and here's your blanket." They dropped a small piece of fabric, that had apparently been burned. Kyo looked like he was about to cry. "Hey look Adam, the wee baby is gonna cry. Hahahahahaha." I looked to Aiden. But he wasn't there anymore. Then I heard, "AIDEN PUNCH!!!!"

    POW! I looked to where the Boys had been, and I saw Aiden smash his fist into the lead boys face. The boy was sent flying. Aiden's hand was encased in fire., "ADAM! Why you little punk. I'll show you." They pushed Aiden down. But before the first hit was delivered, I heard, "KYO PUNCH!!!!!" The other boy was sent flying. Kyo's hand was encased in thunder.

    There was only one boy left. "You guys is freaks. But I'll show you." I heard Kagami, "KAGAMI PUNCH!" I saw Kagami punch the kid, but he didn't so much as flinch. Then the boy Shoved Kagami out of the way and said, "STUPID GIRL, GIT OUTTA MY WAY" Kyo and Aiden, stood side-by-side, fist-to-fist. And I heard, "LEAVE KAGAMI ALONE!" The boy was hit with a blast of light, and was sent flying, "WE'LL GIT YOU STUPID KIDS!".

    Kyo and Aiden looked surprised, Kyo asked Aiden, "Did I make that lightning?", Aiden said, "I don't know. Did I make the fire?". Then they rushed to Kagami, "KAGAMI! Are you okay?" They asked in unison.Kagami looked around, "Awww! Why didn't my punch do anything? Oh, Kyo, Aiden, I'm fine. Thank you for helping me."

    Kyo entered the memory stream. "Warms your heart doesn't it, Lena?" Lena looked happy. "I don't see why you don't trust people. The way you and Aiden stood up to those 12-year olds. Even though you were clearly smaller than them." Kyo said, "Well, It wasn't always so happy." Lena asked, "Why are you here anyway, Kyo." Kyo looked at his feet, "To warn you, the next memory is the one I still have nightmares about. And besides Kagami, said she doesn't think that was Aiden. I want to learn the truth."

    2 years later Kyo age 12
    The Village Playground


    I spoke to Lena, "Me and Kagami received a letter from Aiden. I still have the letter. Here is the letter." Lena took the letter and read it.

    "To Kagami and Kyo
    Those 3 idiots from the playground are planning something. Adam, Willy Joe, and Ozzy are planning to get revenge on us for the incident 2 years ago. But we're going to get the jump on them. We need to meet up and plan out a trap to show them we mean business. You and Kagami meet me in the old School playground so we can plan it out. Come alone.
    Signed, Aiden"

    "Now you'll find out what happened when we met with Aiden that day." I said.

    Chapter End

    Next Chapter we meet Kiki, who is very much like Kyo. She wears a collar, and when it's removed, Watch Out! Next Time: Kiki, the Shy Ninja.