yah i meant to fix this a LOOOOONG time ago...welll here you are :D hope u enjoy. ill fix this one up too later

I had nowhere to go. The day before, I sat around, wandering the worlds in search of Xion. It was kind of pointless though since I already knew where she was: Twilight Town.

Still, I searched aimlessly. I purposely avoided that town. I wasn't ready to face the memories. I was desperate and wanted to have at least contact with a friend. But I still avoided that world. There were too many memories there. It would be too overwhelming. Who knows? I might even break down or something like that.

Axel stuck with the organization and since Xion left it, maybe it would be better if I left too. So I left.

A day passed with my idle searching and resting. I felt as if everything was a bad dream. Like this was just one horrible, sleepy nightmare. When I awoke the next morning, the first thing that came to mind was that it was the 367th day.

I guess it's kind of funny how I keep track of the number of days. Like I said to Axel, "I have to hang on to something, right?" Well I finally gave in to my temptations. Twilight Town was the only place I hadn't looked anyways. The moment I set foot on the bright streets of the town, I headed to the clock tower. It seemed normal and it was pure instinct based on daily routine of the days before.

I was just making my way through the sandlot when I heard voices. Hiding behind a wall, I saw those three kids from before run through the area playing a game I guessed was tag.

The three friends shouted towards each other. The one named Pence was panting loudly, out of breath and shook his fist at the girl and other boy. The tree of them grinned and laughed and then ran out of the sandlot leaving me alone to cope with my thoughts.

After watching the trio of friends run away, I felt a strange aching in my chest. My vision misted and I felt the strange wetness in the corner of my eyes. Blinking away the strange sensation, I stared at the ground as sensations of regret and loneliness filled my body. I guess not all friendships fall apart like mine.

….

Still heading towards the clock tower, my eyes searched and wandered the familiar sights. The top of the clock tower came into view at the top of the hill and I strangely began to run. I barely took a breath as I reached the top of the hill into the clearing where the clock tower stood. An unfamiliar calm soothed my sensed and I stood there, looking around. I was surprised to see on the other side of the area the same exact moogle from my old days in 'orgy 13'. Supposing that I should buy something, I approached him.

"So what's up kupo?" he asked me the moment I approached him.

"Nothing. It's not all important…" I said glumly showing no interest.

"Well I follow business and that's why I follow you around kupo! You always fill my pocket with the stuff I need!" he said in what I thought was a smile. If moogles had mouths.

Staring at the floating creature/animal, I thought of only one word:Stalker.

"Well I got a whole lot of new super duper cool stuff here in stock now kupo. Mind if I ask you to take a look?" he asked.

Without waiting for a reply, the moogle took out a small box from his pocket and opened it. Taking a step back, I watched with amazement as the box grew in size and small items began to materialize inside of it. I heard it was called 'shop in a box' once but I barely remembered.

A couple of seconds of silence passed between us then I finally decided on the things I would buy.

"Well, I'll take this Zero gear keychain and a few high potions."

"Okay, that will be 45893 munny, kupo."

I gave him the yellow coins of munny and he handed the zero gear keychain and a couple small potion vials to me. Feeling slightly generous, I added a small tip to the purchase.

"Thanks for the tip kupo!" he said enthusiastically.

Nodding, I thought about buying an elixir to quench my thirst. Deciding on that, I picked up a small elixir vial and gave the moogle munny for the drink. I drank the sweet liquid from the bottle and drained it to the last drop. I was about to throw it away when the moogle said:

"Get 5 munny back when u recycle the bottle! Be green!"
I just ignored him and threw the bottle at him.

Walking away from the creature, I looked back. Its face was red and the moogle began to shout curses behind my back. Shrugging, I got a good distance away from him and rearranged my panels.

Better to keep your panes updated than to have to clean the castle by yourself.

I smiled faintly remembering the old saying I heard from Xigbar from my first week. But I shrugged the memory off. I was no member of the organization now.

Finishing my panels off, I looked to the top of the clock tower. I thought I saw a shadow but a second later it was gone. Maybe it was…

I blinked my eyes twice and shook my head. But…maybe-maybe someone was up there.

My foot shifted position and took a step forward toward the clock tower still looking skyward.

Maybe she was there.