From the Beginning

Chapter 22: Weapons

            Bailey is addressing him as Yulian.  Does he know Yulian's true identity?  Bowen grabbed Bailey's arm.  "Could I talk to you privately?"

            "Sure."

            Bowen asked that Skye and Sion wait for him in the lobby after gathering all their things.  The two agreed, so he went to Bailey's office to have a talk.  "You're calling him Yulian.  Does it mean that you know his true identity?"

            "That he's an alien?" Bailey inquired.

            "Yes." Bowen nodded.

            "He told me before he left."

            "Did he regain his memory?"

            "Yes.  He got his memory back a couple months later when he ran into you at the shopping mall.  That was the day he gave me this." Bailey showed Bowen what was on his finger.  "Stainless steel might not be worth much, but this gift is precious to me.  It reminds me why I'm waiting for him."

            "So, I was the reason he got his memory back?" 

            "Yes.  Strangely, you didn't seem to know him."

            I guess when I was transported back 2 years forward, my original self continued on without my current knowledge.  Luckily, it seems like there isn't a drastic change in my relationship with Skye, Jensen, and Sion ge.

            "Are you...all right?" Bailey's voice woke him from his thoughts.

            "Did Yulian tell you why he was leaving?"

            "No.  He just said he made a mistake and had to fix it."

            I guess my second transport was unintended.  So, he left the past?  That means I'm going to see him again soon.  Bowen derived and gave Bailey a pat on the shoulder.  "I see.  Yulian will be back."

            "I have faith in him."

            "If you need a person or four to talk to, you know where to find us.  The four of us always have get-togethers."

            "All right."

            "I'll see you soon."

            Bailey smiled in agreement.

            Bowen joined the other two and headed out.  "Ge, I'm hungry," he whined to Skye.  "Feed me."

            "I'm hungry too, Skye." Sion pouted pleadingly at him.

            "Oh, gosh," Skye voiced.  "I'm not Jensen.  Why are you two acting like kids around me?"

            "Because, you always call me kid," Bowen reminded.

            "Okay."  Skye looked over at Sion.  "What's your excuse?"

            "Because," Sion provided, "I can."

            "Is that so?"

            "Yes.  You're weak to my charm."

            "I believe it's Jensen who is weak to your charm," Skye corrected.

            "Well, I wouldn't call him weak," Sion claimed.

            "Please keep all unnecessary details from my innocent ears," Skye demanded.

            "I'm a year younger than you.  If I'm able to handle the details, you're totally ready for all the details."

            "Bowen is not." Skye pointed out.