Aphmau MyStreet: Searching Hearts

Ep 2: Memories Out of Reach

Back at home, everyone was learning deal with the aftermath of Starlight.

Ghost and Kim were getting along, even more so, now that they were merged. Kim was a little uncomfortable at first, but she quickly got used to it. At least when she talked to herself, she wasn’t as crazy as she looked.

They had to explain everything to Katelyn; Aaron being the Ultima, what happened at the lodge, Ein. She was able to understand and take in everything.

Katelyn was also getting more comfortable with werewolves. After all, it was Ein who did all those horrible things to her brother back in high school. She shouldn't generalize all werewolves because of him. Besides, Aaron gave Ein the punishment he deserves.

Lucinda tried magic again a few times, but it never got her very far. She felt empty not being able to use her powers the same way again. She decided to go away to study magic again. If she could learn magic before, she could learn magic again. She didn't know how long she was leaving for, but it was something she had to do. Lucinda called every week to check in on.

Garroth and Melissa had become close. Melissa helped Garroth navigate being a werewolf. He still had trouble with breaking down doors.

Zane and Kawaii-Chan's relationship had gotten stronger. While Zane was still new to the idea of a relationship, he was happy with Nana. Kawaii-Chan helped him learn everyone's names again and not refer to everyone as numbers.

Everyone tried to help Aaron with his memories and his sight. They all reintroduced themselves to him. Aaron didn't question anything when it came to who they were. He thought of everyone as friends, but not in the way he once did.

Melissa moved in with Aaron to help him. His void burns healed within a few weeks after Lucinda sent a recipe for an ointment she got from a teacher.

The main thing on Aaron's mind was Shu.

When Aaron managed to remember the online game he met Shu on, Melissa found that Shu hadn't been on the game in a while.

Everyone told Aaron to let them know whenever he remembered something, no matter how important it was.

Aaron could remember a few things here and there; the color of someone's hair, the name of his favorite TV show, a song that made him want to suffocate (Barbie Girl).

When it came to memories about Aphmau, there would be a flatline on the other end of Aaron's brain.

This was something everyone was worried about. Aphmau and Travis would be coming home any day. It was going to break Aphmau's heart to see her own fiance doesn't remember her.

One night, Aaron had a dream.

He was lying in the grass, looking up at the sky. He was could see the stars and the moon.

Aaron slowly sat up and looked around. He wanted to take in every ounce of the night sky, in case he never could again.

He suddenly heard footsteps behind him, but he didn't turn around. All he cared about were the moon and the stars.

"Aaron?"

That voice. It was that voice that he heard back on the beach.

He turned around to see a girl smiling softly at him. She had long, raven hair, sparkling amber eyes, and soft caramel skin. She was wearing a purple sweater with black shorts and leggings.

She was beautiful. Aaron found himself staring at her.

The girl walked closer to him and held her hand out to him.

Aaron reluctantly took her hand as she pulled him up.

Now that he was standing, he noticed how much shorter she was than him.

"It's been a while, hasn't it?" She said, "Well, it's only been a few months, but it feels like an eternity, right?"

Aaron was confused.

He's never met this girl before, but she's acting like they've known each other their entire lives.

Who was she?

Was she someone he was supposed to know?

"I-I'm sorry for asking, but do I know you?" He finally asked.

"Yeah." She said, "You just don't remember. But you will."

Aaron was even confused. He wanted to know who she was, but she wouldn't tell him.

"Well, you do sound familiar." Aaron said, "But who are you?"

The raven haired girl did nothing but laugh. She placed a hand on his cheek and said, "That's something for you to find out on your own. Let's just say I helped you out through some rough spots."

Aaron found himself staring into the raven haired girl's amber eyes.

He's never seen such beautiful eyes.

Aaron woke up with a small gasp and to total darkness.

He heard that people dream with people they've met or seen before. But he doesn't remember seeing this girl ever.

But she was trying to tell him something. She wants him to remember her.

He heard his bedroom door open. It was Melissa.

"Aaron, are you alright?" She asked, "I was reading and I heard you talking to yourself."

"Huh? Oh, sorry Melissa." Aaron said, "I was just dreaming."

"About what?"

"I can't say for sure, but I think I remembered someone."

Melissa's ears perked up with excitement. She sat down next to Aaron on his bed, "Tell me. Right now."

Aaron took a breath. Was his sister always this demanding?

"I was with a girl, but she wouldn't tell me who she was. Something about me needing to find out for myself. She had black hair, amber eyes, tan skin. Did I know someone like that?"

Melissa's heart almost stopped beating.

Aaron was finally starting to remember Aphmau!

Melissa was about to tell Aaron who she was, but she stopped herself. If his dreams were saying to find out who she was for on his own, then maybe that was how he needs to remember Aph.

"No, I don't think so." Melissa said with a sigh. She didn't want to lie to her brother, but she needed to. She was gonna have to tell Lucinda about this tomorrow. Maybe one of her teachers will know something about this.

"Oh." She could hear the disappointment in his voice, "I guess you never met her, like you never met Shu."

"Shu is really special to you, huh?"

Aaron didn't reply. He laid back down and turned on his side. "Goodnight, Melissa."

"Goodnight, Aaron."

Melissa left Aaron's room and went to write down what he told her.

She looked out of her bedroom window at the moon and whispered,

"Aphmau, wherever you are, please come home. Aaron remembers you, but you're just so far out of reach."