"Hey Aries?" said Dad. "Yeah?" "You know Lucia and Neve are half fox right?" "Yeah. What's wrong?" "There is a chance they can turn into a fox at any time. There were a few of us that turned around Lucia's age." "Like I told her. I don't care what she is. I will still love her no matter what." "That's good. you need to remember that. There is something she doesn't know about her mother that may apply to her. She said her mother was human right?" "Yeah." "That's because we were trying to protect her. Now I think its about time you and she knew. Since your here, I will tell you. I will tell her when she wakes up." He explained. "I was a young man around my daughters age. When I was wondering around, I noticed a village. It had snow everywhere. I was just wandering around just minding my own business when I saw the most beautiful girl I laid my eyes on. Lucia is the spitting image of her. She had black hair and beautiful green eyes. Sorry daydreaming there. Anyway. So I finally got the courage to talk to her. We started hanging out as friends first. Eventually I asked her out and she agreed. We dated till we were in our mid 20's then we got pregnant with Neve before we got married. We got married a year later. When we were married and still getting to know each other, there is one thing she forgot to tell me. That is what she was. I remember her words that day. Will you still love me once you find out what I am? I smiled and told her. I will love you no matter who or what you are. She cried awhile while we hugged. Once she calmed down she told me. She was a Nue." "A-A nue?" "Yes Aries. Are you afraid of them?" "A little bit." "I will still love her. I will have to get used to her nue form if ever she was one though." "Yes. I know what you mean. I had to get used it myself. My son is half Nue too." "I figured he would be. Could they turn into both?" "You know I don't know. As far as I know, I'm the only one who has dated someone not human or fox. I will have to talk to Keelo and mom more about it. Oh Neve. You poor girl" said dad. "Having so much on your shoulders." "Mnnm" "Neve? Are you ok?" "Daddy?" "Yes Neve. I'm here. Aries is too." I sat up looking confused for a min. "Aries who's that?" "Are you serious Neve? I'm your boyfriend. Aries remember?" "I'm sorry." "Aries go get the doctor now!" "Yes sir!" He ran to get the doctor.
It was around dinner time now. "Doctor!" "What is it Aries." "Its Neve! She doesn't remember who I am. I don't know what other thing she has forgotten. She remembers her dad though." "Let me go see her." Zack followed Aries to Neves room.
They finally got to Neve's room and Neve saw Zack. "Hello. Who are you?" "I see what you mean Aries." "I am Zack. I am a doctor. You are sick. Do you remember your brother Lucia?" "Yes why wouldn't I? Hey dad? Where's mom?" "Oh dear." said Zack. "Neve how old are you right now? I'm 10 years old why?" "That's weird." said Dad. "I never knew Lucia till now. I guess I will play along. Mom is on a long trip Neve." "Can I hold baby Lucia?" "Umm. Zack?" said dad. "Go ahead." He went to get Lucia. "Lucia. Your sister needs you." " coming." "Hey big sis." "Lucia. Your sister is not in her right mind. She still thinks you are a baby. Can you lay beside your sister and snuggle with her?" said dad. "Yeah I wiw." He climbed up in her bed and laid next to her and snuggled. "My sweet little baby brother. I will protect you always." Then she started humming a lullaby.
After awhile dad said, "OK Neve. Lucia needs to eat soon. you need some sleep." "Ok daddy. I hope mom comes home soon." "Night daddy. Night baby girl. Zack. What should we do about her memory?" "I think I know what it is now. You said Lucia wasn't born yet when they thought you were dead right?" "I'm thinking she made up a world where you were around when Lucia was a baby and her mom was still alive." "Is there a reason that would happen?" "Well I'm sure there is. It could be some stress she might be under or she isn't even awake. He eyes maybe open but, her mind isn't awake. Lets see what the morning holds." "Daddy? Yes Neve?" "Can I get some warm milk?"" Yes dear. I will be right back. Stay here with these good people ok?" "OK daddy." "Hello. Aries right?" "Yes." "Your Zack?" "Yes." "Nice to meet you. I'm Neve. I'm sure you knew that." "Yeah we do." "More than you know." said Aries. "I'm back Neve. Thank you daddy." I drank the warm milk and my eyes were getting sleepy. "Daddy?" "What is it dear?" "Why do I feel sleepy?" Then I fell right back to sleep. "It was the right thing to do Lucia (Neve's dad)" "Are you sure?" "Yes. Hopefully that will put her to sleep till morning. I will join everyone for dinner." said the Zack. "You two can go. I will stay with Neve till one of you comes back." said Aries. Once everyone left Neves room, Aries held Neves hand and said, "Please don't forget who I am for a long time. I love you so much. I don't know what I would do if you forgot about me forever." He gave Neve a kiss on the cheek and forehead.
(Neve was dreaming.)
"Mommy finally came home. Yay mommy!" "Hello baby girl." "Hey mommy. I got to snuggle with baby brother today." "Oh did you? That's great! Honey? Do you think it's time to tell her?" "Yes I do." Baby girl. There is something we need to tell you." Said mom. "What is it mommy?" "I am not human.?" "What? What are you talking about?" "Mommy is a Nue." "No!"
(Outside of the dream)
Aries was by her side still holding her hand. "No!" She said. "No it can't be." She was talking in her sleep. "No mommy. Tell me it isn't true?" "Neve. Its ok. I'm here with you." said Aries. "I have got you." "Who is that?" "Neve. Neve!" Everything turned white in Neve's head then she woke up a little. "Oh it was just a dream. Thank god." I was relieved. "Neve? Are you ok?" I looked at my side and was startled of a min. "Do you remember me Neve?" "Yes. Aries my boyfriend." "Oh thank god. Maybe you were asleep." Aries hugged me tight and kissed my cheek. "What happened?" "Don't worry about it right now. Your dad will be here soon." "Dad? He's here?" "You don't remember that much?" "Its still a little fuzzy. Where's Lucia? Is he ok?" "Yes he is fine. Relax everyone is fine." "Oh good. I need some fresh air. Aries can you help me?" "Woah hold on Neve. We need to check with Zack first." "Fine. I will stay here I promise." Once Aries left, Dad walks in. "Dad! So it is true! You are alive! We saved you!" "Yes Neve I'm alive. Are you back with us now?" "Yeah. I don't know what happened?" Aries said not to worry about it. "That's good." "Aries went to check with Zack to see if I can go outside for fresh air." "I'm sure it will be fine."
Aries brought Zack back with him. "Hello Neve." "Hello Zack. Can I get some fresh air?" Let me check you out first. He checked her vitals and muscles. "Yes that is fine. Someone needs to go with you to help you walk though. You are still weak." "Aries can you walk me out?" "Actually, Zack? Can I take her out in my Raiju form if I walk slowly?" "Yes just be careful. I would wait till you are outside first then do that." "OK thanks Zack. Come on Neve." "Coming Aries." Aries held my arm to support me. "OK we are outside now. Sit here a minute." He sat me down gently and turned to his Raiju form. "Wow. I will never get over how beautiful your colors are. The foxes are pretty too." "Here. I will lay down so you can get on me." I walked slowly over to Aries and got on his back. He slowly got up and said, "Are you ok Aries?" "Yeah I'm fine. I have to walk slowly so you don't fall." "That's good. Thank you Aries." So we walked on.
"Aries?" "Yes Neve?" "Will you tell me what happened please?" "Oh you mean when I asked you if you remembered Me? I guess so. Well you were in an imaginary world where Lucia was a baby and your dad and mom were in it. Lucia laid down next to you and snuggled like he was a baby. You didn't know who me or Zack were. You asked your dad where your mom was. He told you she went on a long trip. Then you said you couldn't' t sleep and wanted warm milk. When he gave it to you, you went back to sleep." "I-I see. I'm glad it was just a dream." Then I told Aries about the dream I had. "That would be interesting. Oh sometime in the morning before we leave, Dad has something to tell you." "Ok. I have a feeling I think I might know what it is. I'm prepared for it now." "Aries? I'm getting cold now." "OK lets head back." He walked back to the palace. He laid down so I could get off and sit a moment. He turned into his human form and helped me up and back to my room. "Hey can I eat something? I am a little hungry." "Yeah sure. I will make you some rice porridge." "Thank you Aries."
Aries went out to the dinner area and said, "Well Neve is better. Still a little weak. I am making her some porridge She said she was hungry." Everyone sighed in relief. After awhile he finished the porridge. "Hey Lucia? Are you done eating?" "Yeah. I done." "Do you want to see your big sis? She's normal now don't worry." Lucia followed Aries to Neve's room.
"Hi big sis." "Hello Lucia." "Can I feed big sis?" "How about this." said Aries. "You stand over there and I will blow on the bite and you can give it to her ok? Just try not to spill OK? If you do a little that's ok. It will clean." Aries got a bite of porridge and blew on it, just like he said he gave it to Lucia to give to Neve. For a 5 year old he did pretty good. I ate half my bowl and said. "I'm full Aries." "Ok Neve. You want anything to drink?" "No I'm ok. I'm going to try to sleep now. Thank you Aries and Lucia." "Night Night big sis." He kissed me on my forehead. "Thank you Lucia." I gave him a hug. "I wove you too." He patted my head. "OK everyone. Aries why don't you go get some food in you. I will stay here with Neve." said dad. "I'll be back Neve." He gave her a kiss on the cheek. "Aries! In front of Dad?" "Sorry. I won't do it again. At least in front of your dad." "Haha." Both dad and Aries laughed. "OK I'm going now. Get some sleep Neve." "Yeah." So I went to sleep and Aries got his dinner.