//06 Discoveries

[snowburned]

Our journey to explore the islands was very interesting. I got to meet a number of new faces, and it was pleasant to be outdoors when not on the deck of a boat. Nova and Toushi, I got some things from you on the beach. They're probably silly, but well...they reminded me of you. You don't have to keep them.

The strangest thing happened when we ventured deeper into the island itself, though. Reverie and I somehow got separated from the rest of the group. This was fine, as he's quite well-mannered, but a sparkle in a tree hollow caught my eye and a flock of tropical birds attacked us! I was lucky to have Reverie around, and it was lucky I could heal his injuries afterward, though I'm sure he would have recovered on his own. I don't know why the birds would have wanted the crystal I found in the tree. Perhaps they're the type that hoard shiny things. Some birds do that, don't they?

Though...later, I was holding the crystal and something interesting happened. I think it was a memory. I think I was right about knowing Toushi.


[OOC: Kazahana discovered a memory crystal that showed her this scene through sound, taste and touch. She felt herself being stabbed/gouged, tasted the blood in her mouth (yay, internal bleeding) and heard Ichigo screaming her name. Please note, however, that while she recognized Toushi's voice and knew he was saying her name, she can't quite remember what her name sounded like.]

Comments

[novagravitation.livejournal.com]

Y-you did?? OH!!! Where can I find you?

And--Kazahana...can I ask you something..

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

It's a very pretty shell that turns many colors when you hold the smooth side in the light. It's hardly got any scratches on it, and it reminded me of you somehow. I'm still in the temporary residential area for now.

Of course you may.

[novagravitation.livejournal.com]

That sounds beautiful, Kazahana...I'm so glad you thought of me! All right. I still live that too. That'll..that'll make this easier.

H-have you? Hmm. Have you met anyone else that you thought you knew? Like...like Toushi?

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

Please come see me whenever you like.

Just Toushi so far. I don't even know why, except maybe he's someone from my dream. But I know I recognized his voice when I found the crystal.

[novagravitation.livejournal.com]

Definitely!

But first--I have to know!...see, I met Toushi too, a few days ago...

I recognized him. I did. And...well...if I recognized him, and you recognized him...do you think we'd recognize each other??

OrmaybeI'mjustcrazy...

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

You did? That's amazing! I had no idea. Maybe we do know each other.

Ahh...I hate the idea that I could be among my own friends and not even know it.

[novagravitation.livejournal.com]

I want to know!! I want to know!! Would it be weird if we did??

OK, that settles it...

[crownofsnow.livejournal.com]

That seems to happen when a memory crystal is found out in the Wilderness. Are you alright?

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

Quite well, thanks to Reverie.

[crownofsnow.livejournal.com]

That's good to hear, I'm glad you're both alright.

[shouldve-didnt.livejournal.com]

Hn, so you found one, too? What kind of memory was it?

...and are you alright?

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

It was...disturbing. I was injured.

I'm fine.

[shouldve-didnt.livejournal.com]

Unpleasant then; others have expressed something similar.

At least you're alright... You guys finished with your island adventures already? If not, I'd suggest you just take a rest for a bit--a disturbing memory might still have some unknown physical toll after all.

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

I am, for now. They're lovely, but I want to explore my new home.

[shouldve-didnt.livejournal.com]

Understood. If you need anything... well, there's probably a lot of people who'd respond thanks to the way these journals work.

[iniquiticity.livejournal.com]

You got a memory crystal. Good job.

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

You make it sound like the prize in a game or something. I wasn't even looking for it...but I'll admit I'm glad I found it.

[iniquiticity.livejournal.com]

Well, if it gives us most of the answers.....isn't it the prize?

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

Only if this is a game.

[iniquiticity.livejournal.com]

I don't even know.

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure any of us do.

[iniquiticity.livejournal.com]

I suppose if I must be helpless, as least I've everyone else to keep me company.

heh.

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

You have an interesting sense of humor.

[iniquiticity.livejournal.com]

I guess.

[battleignition.livejournal.com]

How?

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

I recognized your voice. I couldn't see anything, but I could hear you...yelling my name.

[battleignition.livejournal.com]

Do you remember anything else?

Slightly evasive Kazahana is slightly evasive

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

Is it really important?

Strange, though...I know you were calling my name, and you were close, but I can't remember what my name was. It's like something won't let me remember.

Luckily Toushi doesn't quite see that 8D;

[battleignition.livejournal.com]

I guess?

Yeah, figures it would do that. Huh...well, I got a memory crystal here I wrapped up in a shirt...haven't used it yet. Maybe it'll be the same memory?

You know, she totally could have made it sound like the name-calling was during...relations

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

It's just...I was hurt. I couldn't see anything, but I could feel, and something was stabbing me. It didn't feel like a blade, though. Maybe this place is the afterlife.

You could try. Just be careful, Toushi. It's an unnerving experience.

AWKWARD!

[battleignition.livejournal.com]

I see.

...Are you sure that was me?

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

It sounded exactly like you. It's not just wishful thinking. It was you.

[battleignition.livejournal.com]

I don't know.

If I were there, I sure as hell wouldn't be letting something stab you.

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

It's all right. You don't have to. It's not like it changes anything, really...I'm just glad I wasn't crazy when I thought you were familiar.


I know you wouldn't want to.

[battleignition.livejournal.com]

It's good to know.

Huh.

I guess I should give this thing a try. You couldn't see anything?

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

I could hear, feel and taste. But that's all.

[battleignition.livejournal.com]

Okay. Thanks, Kazahana.

Considering the other current thread, this is sort of funny

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

Don't mention it.

lol, I know, right? XD

[battleignition.livejournal.com]

I'll let you know what I find out.

We'll just assume this one happened first, I guess.

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[distant-dragon.livejournal.com]

You found one too, hm?

[snowburned.livejournal.com]

It was very strange. I couldn't see anything, but I had other senses.

[distant-dragon.livejournal.com]

Likewise. I did have sight and I could feel, but nothing else.