Between Realities

Nothing a little stew can't fix- for real this time.

(F) Dopple POV:

"Don't make me say it again, intruders. Get. Out. Of. My. House."

I stared at Gänger for a moment, letting the reality of what just happened sink into my mind. I'm getting threatened by my own sister, she doesn't remember me, and this is going downhill really fast. So... what do I do? I have to make sure that Elite and M don't attack- same with Gänger. My mind was running at an intense speed. If she doesn't remember me, then I have to find a way to spark her memory. Since my voice and complexion didn't work, I'll have to think of something else. Something recent that might've happened, or something like that. I- Oh! I got it!

"...Elite, I'm going to ask you to do something really random, but you'll have to trust me, okay? I have an idea." I glanced to my left at Elite as I spoke.

"...Okay?" He raised an eyebrow, but, luckily, he didn't question it.

I made my voice a soft whisper, speaking quickly, hoping Gänger would hesitate in attacking. "I'm going to pull something out, and you're gonna slap it to the ground, okay?"

He nodded. I noticed that M was still sitting, his eyes wide with shock. Hope this works...

Gänger began to take a step forward, and I frantically pulled out a bowl of stew from my pocket. On cue, Elite smacked it to the ground. From the surprised look on his face, I could tell he didn't even look at it before hitting it to the ground. I was glad, because I'm sure he would've hesitated.

Even though the whole stew thing was my idea, once again it hurt to see it spilled so carelessly on the ground. Such a waste of good stew... A few stray tears welled up in my eyes, and I looked to my right, away from Elite, and too far away for M to see. The only person who saw my face was Gänger.

Her dull gaze seemed to light up, like someone had flipped the switch in them. She looked puzzled, then furious, putting away her sword, glaring at Elite. She had the biggest frown I'd ever seen. Under other circumstances, I would have totally died of laughter.

"Excuse me? Did you just do that on purpose?!" she fumed, staring Elite down like she wanted to smack him.

She probably would've, if I hadn't decided just then to tackle her into a hug. Again. Except this time she immediately returned it, squeezing me hard. I struggled to breath, but I didn't care. I have my sister back!!

"It's been so long..." I murmured in her ear as we finally pulled away.

"...Has it? It's only been a day, right?" she raised an eyebrow quizzically.

"That's what everyone keeps saying. It's been weeks for me, though. I wasn't sure I'd ever see you again..."

I felt tears welling up again, but this time they were meaningful. She's here, and she's safe... She looks the same, sounds the same, even glares the same! She hasn't changed at all... unlike me. I suddenly realized how different I was ever since the day we were separated. I hope that difference is better than who I used to be...