Chance Meeting

I sat on the balcony in the room Ame had provided us and looked out over her garden. It was beautiful, especially in the late evening with the sun setting beyond the borders of her country. Although the scene in front of me was the last thing on my mind.

'She didnt remember'. I frowned as i went over the meeting in my mind.

She was the same as Yumemi. They had completely forgotten everything. There had been no recognition at all when Ame set eyes upon me. I shuddered a little, and wrapped my arms around myself.

"Jasmine."

Hearing my name brought me out of the daze i was in only to realize the sun had set and the only light in the distance was the stars shining. I turned to see Dion, again with his worried expression. He cared so much for me and all i could do is make him worry.

"Yes?" I asked quietly.

"Its getting cold out so maybe you should come in. Maybe get some sleep." He says coming towards me.

I just nod and move towards him. But instead of letting me pass him he grabbed me and pulled me into a hug.

"I know there is alot going on in your head Jasmine. But please if there is anyway i can help you let me do so."

I look up and all i can do is nod. For a moment everything seemed alright. I had a place i belonged and finally remembered who i was. Maybe noone else did, but i could and would make them remember our past. And once we all remember the war would end and we would all have a place. I doubt we could ever go back to Japan but a part of me knew that noone else would be willing to leave this land. This was where we belonged. I pulled myself free from Dion.

"I am going to walk around the palace. Perhaps maybe i can run into Ame and talk to her more privately than we were able to do this morning."

"Do you want me .... " Dion started before i cut him off.

"No i shall be fine. Kina is at peace with Mizutenrai. Nothing shall happen."

I made my way out of the room and headed down a long hall. The palace was decorated as to exume a calming presence and i couldnt help but think that it suited Ame very well. I walked aimlessly until i found a set of stairs. Something was guiding me and before i knew it i was in the garden. I smiled a little and went to find a bench to sit on by the fountain in the center. What i saw there shocked me and made me freeze in my spot.

Enkai sat there deep in thought, as i had been not to long ago. He had a sad expression on his face and my heart ached at the thought of his sadness.

"Lord Enkai it is quite a surprise to see you here."

He looked at me and stood quickly. He smiled for only a second and his eyes lite up before his expression changed to calmness. It was like he was trying to hide back joy to see me. It looked like for a second the expression he gave me after chasing Yumemi and I down after we fled the city.

"Please dont be so formal Jasmine. We agreed to that at least."

He smiled but it was forced. His eyes were sad and i wanted to make it go away.

"Yes we did agree to that Enkai. So tell me, what brings you to Mizutenrai?"

"A peace treaty with the queen. After the last battle ... " He sentance trailed off while he took a moment to compose himself. "The war must end."

He ended it bluntly. He was hiding something from me.

"Enkai, if i may be so formal, what is troubling you so deeply?"

He sighed and shook his head. It only took him a minute to decide to confide in me.

"Ame doesnt remember." He said sadly sitting down again.

Everything froze. My heart stood still and words spilled from my mouth before i could stop it.

"Remember what?" I spoke the words cautiously

"Me .... or the sakura trees .... or japan." He looked up and smiled sadly. "But i am sure you have no idea what i am talking about."

I couldnt control myself at that moment. I fell to my knees and the tears started falling freely. I covered my face with my hands and they were wet with tears in a second. Before i knew it Enkai was on his knees beside me pulling me close trying to comfort me. He had no idea what had happened.

"Jasmine please stop crying, whats wrong?" He seemed panicked

"You remember too. Noone else does. I found Yumemi and she didnt even remember me. I thought i was all alone. I couldnt make anyone else remember no matter how hard i tried."

Everything spilled out between the sobs. And the more i spoke the closer he pulled me. He was shaking as much as i was by the time i had calmed down. Once i stopped crying Enkai helped me to my feet and he smiled at me. A true smile, the smile i had seen hundreds of times in all our years together.

"Im glad to have you back Jasmine."

"Me too." I smile back wiping tears away.

We started talking, reminising about Japan. The night passed quickly and neither of us noticed.