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A Rabbit washed onto shore. She was young, about fifteen, with purple patches on her blue fur, and her yellow dress matched her shoes. On her hands were pink gloves. She opened her bright green eyes and looked around. Confusion overwhelmed her. She remembered nothing. Her head was a blank. She remembered nothing, nothing except one phrase that rang in her head: "The blue eyed one will set you free..." What did that mean? Who said it? She looked on the ground. A stick lay there, but it was very odd colors: Blue and Purple. She picked it up and read the writing. Celeste. "I guess that's my name..." she thought aloud.”Now... what do I do?" She had no idea what she had to do next. She had no Idea who she was, where she came from, or who her family and friends were. Suddenly, she heard the sound of cars. She walked up the beach a ways until she came to a bridge. With no other clue of what to do, she followed the bridge.

After walking for quite some time, Celeste finally came upon a town. Tall buildings loomed overhead. She still had no idea where she was. She looked around. Various people walked the streets. She wandered aimlessly for awhile before sitting down on the ground her back against a building. Her head was swimming. She couldn't help but feel alone. She was so wrapped in her thoughts that she didn't hear a green hedgehog approach her. "Are you OK?" He asked. Celeste looked up, startled. The hedgehog's kindly smile showed a slight concern, but what drew her attention most was his eyes. Their dark blue color re-awakened the words in her head: "The blue eyed one will set you free..." Did it mean him? "Yeah, I'm fine..." She said. "But if you could please, tell me; where am I?" The green one looked puzzled, but he replied, "We're in Station Square." He paused and then added, "I don't recognize you."

Celeste blushed, suddenly embarrassed. "I'm sorry, forgive me, I'm Celeste." She said. "And, you are...?" "Blitz." he said warmly, extending his hand. Celeste shook it, but when she did, an image flashed through her mind. A red cat. She shook her head and stood up. "So, what brings you here?" asked Blitz. "Well... I don't really know..." Began Celeste. Seeing Blitz's puzzled look, she explained her predicament. She told him everything except the words in her head.

"Well, I don't really know how I can help..." The Hedgehog said, a twinge of regret in his voice. "I'll stick around here for awhile, then I'll probably go looking for answers..." Said Celeste. She looked over at Blitz, thinking for a moment. "Perhaps..." She began. "I don't know my way around town yet, maybe you could give me a tour tomorrow?" She asked uncertainly. She felt... drawn to Blitz for some reason she couldn't quite explain. "Sure!" He replied, apparently happy to know he would be with the rabbit for at least another day. "Great, well, I'll see you tomorrow then!" Celeste said, abruptly ending the conversation. She walked away, not knowing exactly where she was going. Perhaps tonight, she would sleep beneath the stars...

To be continued...

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Celeste belongs to me.

~Part Three: Memories Return~

"Kareya? No... I've never heard that name before..."

Celeste had just recounted what she remembered of the Dream she had last night. Sunny, they had decided, was her older brother. There seemed to be no other explanation for him. Neither of them knew who Kareya was, only that she was evil. The rest of her dream was now a foggy haze. Nothing else was memorable.

"I guess we'll just have to keep searching and thinking..." Said Celeste. "And perhaps my memories will return over time." She looked down at the ground. Kareya. Just thinking the name of the evil cat made her shiver.

Celeste and Blitz walked around town, and the rabbit memorized all she could about the place she was now going to call home. At least, for the time being she would. Blitz was a very nice hedgehog, and she got to know a lot more about him. He liked rock music, that was for sure. It was one thing they had in common.

Dispute her grim situation, Celeste felt totally at peace being around Blitz. It was a feeling that was hard for her to explain. She felt... stronger. It was as though she was invincible.

Sitting down at a restaurant, they took a break to have lunch. They decided to split a pizza. Quickly eating her meal and fully satisfied, Celeste dropped her arms to her sides and sighed. Blitz, taking his time, but finishing in the end, did the same. As his hands fell to his sides, Pink glove met white glove and their hands came together. There was a flash of white...

Celeste was suddenly in the town of her dream, but it was not in ruins. People flooded the streets. Merchants, advertising their wears to buyers of every shape size and species.

"Celeste!"

The blue rabbit whirled around to see another, older rabbit, alongside a purple crocodile.

"Mom! Dad!"

Celeste waved and the pair approached her. "Come along dear, we need to pick up dinner." Celeste grabbed her mother's and skipped beside her. As they walked, the Purple one talked over her head to the lady.

"Felina, what are we going to do? If there is another attack from that evil cat, we can't have Celeste around to witness it!" The crocodile was obviously concerned.

"Dusty, my dear, as I have told you before, I have the situation under control! The stars have told me what must be done, and I will do as they ask." Felina had a faraway look on her face.

"But the child... she will not survive if Kareya attacks again! She got off lucky the first time! You of all people should be concerned!"

At this point Felina looked into the eyes of her beloved. He looked pained. Extending her other hand, she placed it on Dusty's cheek. "Trust me." Was all she said.

"Celeste? Celeste are you OK? Say something!"

Snapping back to reality, Celeste opened her eyes. This time, she remembered all she had seen. Her mother. Her father. It was all vivid as day and fresh in her mind. The rabbit looked up. Blitz looked worried sick about her.

"I'm OK." She said. "Can we go somewhere private? Everyone's staring..." Sure enough, the sight had caused a small crowd to gather.

"Well of course they are! You passed out!" Celeste got up off the ground where she lay and walked off. "Wait!" Yelled Blitz and walked after her.

They reached an area by a river that was secret and private. Celeste stopped. "What was tha-"

"I remember! Almost everything now!" Celeste said, cutting the green hedgehog off.

"What?"

Celeste said everything from her vision. Blitz looked very puzzled. "But... how did you remember all of that? It's the middle of the day! It just... just came to you?"

Celeste thought hard. "The blue eyed one will set you free..." She said aloud. "We touched hands. My mother told me you would be the one to give me back my memory!"

"What?" Blitz looked surprised and slightly taken aback. "But... how?"

Celeste shook her head. "I don't know. But if you can give me back my memory, then you might be the key to saving my village..."

To be continued...

~Part Five: Kareya Strikes~

Celeste searched desperately for her home. She knew what it was called and what it looked like, but she didn't know where it was. The whole time, Blitz was by her side, searching with her. There were days when she had all but given up hope. But there were two things that kept her going: the memories of her family, and her newfound friend Blitz. One look at Blitz, and Celeste's determination was renewed.

It had taken a month, but Celeste knew she was getting close. She had the feeling that her home was somewhere nearby. Standing on a cliff looking over a field, She scanned the horizon for some clue on where to go next. Blitz was at their camp down the hill. Next to her stood a giant, old tree. The rabbit leaned against it and looked more for a sign.

"I found you..." a voice hissed. Celeste looked up, and got out of the way just in time to see a red figure jump to the ground, claws unsheathed. "Kareya!" Celeste gasped. "That's right my darling. I found you. Now I will finish what I began fifteen years ago!" The cat charged at Celeste, the intent to kill written on her face. Celeste grabbed her staff and held it in front of her face, blocking the strike. Thrusting outward, Celeste threw Kareya back into the tree. The impact was loud and clear. "Celeste?" she heard Blitz call. She couldn't answer though. She charged Kareya, hoping to pin her to the tree. Instead, the cat lept over her staff and pinned her to the ground, also delivering a glancing blow across her muzzle. Claw met flesh, and a red streak appeared on Celeste's face. "DIE!!!" Screeched Kareya, lifting one paw into the air, ready to deliver the death blow. Celeste closed her eyes, preparing for the worst.

The expected blow did not come. Celeste heard a yell and felt a weight lifted from her chest. She opened her eyes and sat up. Blitz stood in front of her, fists in the air. "Get away from her!" he snarled. Kareya scowled. "We will meat again my pet!" She growled. There was a flash of black, and she was gone.

Taking a moment for what just happened to sink in, Celeste stared. Blitz turned around and walked to her. Kneeling beside the blue rabbit, he asked, "Are you alright?" Celeste nodded, still letting it sink in. "You... You saved my life..." She said slowly. Blitz nodded. "You would've done the same for me." He said. Grinning, he stood up and held out his hand. Celeste took it, and climbed to her feet. Together the walked back to camp, Celeste blushing the whole way.

A week later, Celeste and Blitz were walking, continuing their journey. The blue rabbit heard voices. She stopped for a moment, then ran ahead. When the reached the peak of the hill, the sight before her made her gasp and grin. Home.

Lifting off into the air, she flew over the town of Sarcortes. Looking around she found the house she was looking for. Her house. Her home. She landed and turned the door nob. With nothing but joy in her heart, she called out to whoever may hear her: "I'm home!"

To be continued...

~Part Seven: Leaving again~

"What are you talking about?!" Said Blitz, surprised and slightly annoyed. "I brought her back home! You should be grateful!"

Dusty shook his head. "You don't understand! Kareya is a bloodthirsty fiend! She won't rest until Celeste and everyone close to her is dead!" Dusty got a faraway look in his eyes. "Just knowing her, you've put yourself in danger... You'd be best to go now and hide, or Kareya will hunt you down. As we speak, Kareya is probably pinpointing our location and moving in for the kill."

Blitz let everything sink in and stared Dusty straight in the eye. "Celeste is my friend." He said. The determination in his voice was very obvious. "If Kareya wants to get her filthy claws on her, she'll have to go through me." Dusty sighed. "I can tell there's no stopping you."

Sunny, who had been sitting quietly through it all, stood up. "I'll go with them dad." He said. "Mark my words; I'll die before I see my little sis in the hands of that conniving fiend." Dusty smiled. "Alright, but be careful." He said.

At that point, Celeste and Felina returned. Blitz stood up. "C'mon Celeste. We need to get going." The blue rabbit smiled. "I know. Mom explained it to me. I just wish we could stay longer." There was sadness in her voice and in her eyes. "I'm going to miss you all." She turned to Sunny. "Especially you, Big brother." Sunny grinned. "Oh, no you don't. I'm coming too!" Celeste's eyes lit up. "Oh Sunny!" Celeste squealed, and hugged the white hedgehog.

Celeste led the group as they began to leave. "You kids take care of yourselves now!" Dusty yelled. He looked down. Felina put her arm around his broad shoulders. "They'll be fine, my love. We both know it."

Farther down the path, Celeste fell back and walked with Sunny while Blitz went on ahead. Sunny looked at Celeste. There was something in her eyes. "You love him don't you?" He asked. Celeste blushed. "Yeah..." "Does he know?" The hedgehog inquired. "No. I can't tell him. Not yet anyway..." Celeste looked down. "If I do, I'm afraid of what he'll say." Sunny smiled and put his arm around her. "You'll figure it out little sis. I know you will."

To Be Continued…