To sum it all up, I got bored and put my mp3 on shuffle one day. The first ten songs that played (and there was a bit of variety) were going to be made into Ike/Mia one shots. So, I hope you enjoy all of these as I bring them out. I already have ideas for how to write out the other chapters. Remember, read and review. These will come out faster (hopefully) if you do.

This song is "It's My Life" by Bon Jovi.

Disclaimer: I don't own the song or the game. They belong to their respective creators and developers.

It's my life
It's now or never
I ain't gonna live forever
I just want to live while I'm alive

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Mia sat up on her cot with a yawn. The sun was just making it's ascent outside the violet haired swordswoman's window, making a beautiful abstract look throughout the sky. After getting herself dressed, Mia sighed. She knew that today was the day… the day she was leaving the Greil Mercenaries. She got dressed, grabbed her sword, and was out the door quickly. She was at least going to tell him about her leaving.

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Ike was training alone in the forest when Mia found him. The blue haired man was shirtless and his chest was covered in sweat. He stopped when he heard Mia approach, lowering his sword with a warm smile present on his face.

This smile widened at Mia's reaction to seeing him. Her face was red enough to put Tormod's hair to shame and her eyes were wide. He chuckled as he walked towards her.

"How are you this morning, Mia?" he asked while placing a hand on her shoulder.

She shrugged and sighed, looking into the commander's cobalt eyes. "Well… Boss, I don't know how to say this…"

"Just say it, Mia. That's the easiest way." She nodded before clearing her throat.

"Boss, I… I want to travel. Travel Tellius… I want to search for… my rival." She felt a tear slide down her cheek when she finished.

Ike crossed his arms over his chest as if he was thinking it through before pulling Mia into a hug.

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Better stand tall when they're calling you out
Don't bend, don't break, baby, don't back down

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Mia's eyes widened in surprise, she had expected him to be mad at her for wanting to leave and yet, his bare chest was rubbing against her face, holding her softly in place.

"Mia, do you really want to leave?" Mia nodded slowly.

"Yeah… it's kind of hard… but I'll come and visit, okay?" she attempted to cheer him up with that.

"You don't have to. I wish you luck on your journey." He released her and turned around.

Mia now looked at Ike's back. She didn't like having to leave him behind; it was just something she felt she had to do, like it was her destiny.

"Ike?" the man turned his head to look at her once more.

His face showed pain, the type of pain you feel when you lose your best friend. Or even when you lose the one you love. Mia could see this and decided that it was time to tell him the truth.

"I… love you, Ike. But… well, Boss, It's my life." Ike smiled now.

"Okay, I understand. Now get out of here, and don't forget to write." He ushered the woman out of the forest, smile still plastered on his face. To this day, her last words to him still ring in his head.

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I just want to live while I'm alive
'Cause it's my life!

Now I can freely say that this is my second/third (tied with IkeElincia) favorite Ike pairing. I dunno why, but they've always seemed cute to me. So, you've read now please do me a favor and review.