-1 Hey everyone! It's me, Xin! (no duh! lol) Well, I decided to take a little break (Okay, fine, long) from "A Reason To Live" and I decide to just write this about… Ummm… Yesterday. Or was it the day before…? Either way, I hope you enjoy my story! Please remember to R&R! It inspires me to continue writing, look at what happened to A Reason To Live! Review! REVIEW!……Please?
"MWAH HAHAHAHA!!!!! DIE DAMN YOU!" I yelled at my game cube. I was currently beating the Chihuahua /Rat… I mean Kvar. Doesn't he look like a Chihuahua mixed with a rat?
"ANNALIESE LISETTE CONNORS! KEEP IT DOWN!" I flinched as my mother yelled at me from the kitchen. Yes, that is my ridiculously long name. I prefer the nickname Anna, it's a lot less… Long. I am 17 (Junior in High School) years old, I have long darkish brown hair and brown eyes. My family basically hates me, except for my mom, but it still doesn't feel like home. Oh, and I'm obsessed wit TOS, after all, it's always been my only source of comfort…
"Yes mom." I simply replied as I continued killing Kvar. Hmmmm… I do believe that this is my 15th time playing this game… I know, it's sad that I have nothing else better to do in my sad 17 year old life… Still, it's fun!
"Hi Sheeta…" I said to my cat as she walked in. I swear, there's something wrong with her. Maybe the kitty-government is after her? She started head-butting my hands.
"No, I don't want to pet you!" I lift up my hands along with the remote, "go away, you evil cat, you're going to make me lose!"
My cat, Sheeta, and I began having a stare-down. Suddenly, she breaks away and starts for the game cube and got into position.
"Sheeta, you wouldn't." I was in shock.
She just stared at me.
"Oh, come on Sheeta! I was only kidding! Come on, I'll pet you!" I cried desperately.
Oh God, PLEASE do not let that cat pee on my game cube!
"SHEETA, NOOOOOO!!!!!!!!" I swear it was just like Niagara falls. As soon as she was done, she ran off.
"MY GAMECUBE!!!! NOOOO!!!! YOU EVIL CAT!!!" I began as I got up to chase her, unfortunately, she's very good at running and did a sharp turn when she reached a wall. And I couldn't stop. I quickly held my arms to my face as I crashed right into the wall. Sheeta stared at me, then walked away looking satisfied.
"You damn cat…. I'll kill you…."
"Annaliese, there will be no killing of the cat." My mother walked into the room, "And your dinner's ready."
"Mom! Sheeta peed on my game cube!"
"….What do you want me to do about it? If you're saying you want a new one, I suggest you start saving money. It's a good thing too, you were too obsessed with that thing…"
I glare at my mom as I walked back into my living room that held my game cube.
I wonder If I can still save it… I silently thought as I began wiping off the pee with a disinfecting cloth.
After a while of holding my breath and cleaning, the game cube had resurrected. I felt like saying, "Bring this soul back from purgatory, Resurrection!" As I turned on my game cube.
That stupid cat, I swear, if that cat shows itself to me…
NO MEMORY IN MEMORY CARD.
"I'm sorry, what?!" I frantically began rereading the screen.
"No….. All my hard work….Gone… NOOOOO!!!!!!!!!"
After many hours of grieving, I decided to just play a new game.
"I hate that cat…. NO, I DO NOT WANT TO CHANGE GAME SETTINGS!" I yelled at the TV as I selected "no".
"Once upon a time there existed a giant tree-" I began, that is until I noticed that Kratos wasn't talking like he normally does when you start the game. Instead, two options appeared on the screen: 1.) Play game, and 2.) Start adventure.
"What the heck? Aren't they basically the same thing?… Whatever, I'll just chose…. Option two." I pressed the "A" button and the screen turned black.
"What the heck-" I was cut off by a blinding light, and lost all consciousness.
'Where am I…?'
I'm floating in a white dimension, I could feel nothing… 'Am I dead?'
One who sees people's hearts…
'Who's there!?' I yell out. Wait… Did I even open my mouth?…
You are to save a life by sacrificing your own…
'I'm sorry, what?'
What do you mean by "what?"
'I mean that I'm going to die?! Aren't I already dead?'
…You ruined the mysticness. And no, you are not dead, you are merely on the brink of non-existence. Think. Who dies in the game?
'…Zelos?'
Right.
'What about it?'
You're slow, aren't you? It means you're going to take his place when the time comes!
'But he's not even my favorite character! I mean, I like and all…'
It doesn't matter, you chose this option.
'I did?'
Yes, you chose option 2, start adventure, did you not?
'…Can I change my mind?'
Ummm… No?
'Fine, be that way… Hey. Do I get any special powers?'
Yes….
The voice sounded exasperated, hahaha…
You have the ability to look into their hearts and help them sort out their darkness's by looking them in the eye. It's another reason you're here.
I silently pondered this for a while, and a thought came to me '…How can I face other people's darkness's when I can't even face my own?…'
Did you say something?
'Oh, umm… No. Anyways, why me? What if I decide not to end my own life?'
You are the one with a pure heart… You will know the path you must take…
The voice began fading away, and once again, all turned black…
"Ugh….Where am I?…" I placed a hand on my forehead.
"Professor Sage, she's awake!" Yelled a familiar voice.
I could've sworn it was Lloyd's voice, but that's not possible since he's in a video game- Wait! I'M IN A VIDEO GAME?!?!
"I see. I look forward to her explanation on how she fell out of the sky." Said the professor.
'I FELL OUT OF THE FREAKIN' SKY!? How the heck am I supposed to explain that?!'
"Maybe she's an angel!" Chided in Colette.
'Crap. Act like you're not awake. Act like you're not awake. Act like you're not awake.' I silently scolded myself, not making a move. 'You idiot, you'll have to wake up sometime, you can't pretend forever…'
Just then I felt a stick poking me.
"Are you sure she's not dead?" Came Genis's voice
'Quit poking me kid, or else!'
"Genis, stop poking her!" Scolded Raine.
I mentally thanked Raine. She's the coolest!
I then heard footsteps, followed along by a masculine voice, "Is she awake yet?"
'OMIGOSH! KRATOS! No Anna, you MUST remain calm. Must Remain-'
I could no longer hold it in, "KRATOS!!!!!" I shot straight up.
My sudden outburst must have startled them, they all jumped a mile away, Lloyd, Colette and Genis all fell down.
I took a look at my surroundings. 'Hmmm… Looks I landed at Lloyd's place the night before they left…' I was near Anna's grave.
They all began staring at me, "How do you know my name?" Kratos questioned me suspiciously.
"Ummm… I don't know…." 'crud! What do I say!? Think, THINK!' "I… was having a dream, and I just called that name out, I guess. Why? Is it yours?" I asked innocently. 'Yeah! Score one for Anna, woot woot!'
For some reason, kratos was eyeing me, looking a little hurt and puzzled.
"…I see…" Started Professor Raine, "Then would you like to explain how you fell out of the sky?"
Crud, What do I say now?' "I… Fell out of the sky?"
"Yes, you did." The professor would not stop piercing her cold stare into my eyes.
Everything turned cold.
I began seeing Professor Raine's past, all the feelings and secrets she been hiding, all of the pain… It felt like something was stabbing my heart.
I clung onto my chest, and I began crying as I was kneeling down with my face to the floor. I had never experienced so much hurt, physical and emotional, in my life.
I suddenly remembered the entity's words, "Yes. You have the ability to look into their hearts and help them sort out their darkness's by looking them in the eye. It's another reason why you're here."
"What's wrong?" I heard the professor kneeling beside me.
"Professor, do something!" Yelled a voice. I couldn't tell whose it was… Lloyd maybe? I don't know, but I soon lost all consciousness.
I soon woke up to find myself on Lloyd's bed. I have to admit, I did blush a bit. It looked as if everybody had headed out for the night. Lloyd was probably sleeping downstairs.
'dang it… I didn't think it was going to be so painful…This sucks… Especially since the T.O.S crew are emo children with emo pasts… The there's that darn habit of mine to look into people's eyes whenever I engage in conversation… This is going to be a tough journey.'
I sat up on the bed. And felt my forehead "Ow… Why is there a band-aide on my head?" 'I wonder when it got there…'
I got up off the bed and made my way to the terrace that stood just outside of Lloyd's room. Or is it a balcony?... Either way, I climbed down the vines and headed to Anna's grave.
'So you're Lloyd's mother…I've always thought that it was cool to finally have a character that has a same name as me, but I do have to admit that it's a bit depressing to have a DEAD character that shares your name. Especially when that character becomes real…I've always wondered how you look… I'm more than sure that you're a very pretty person, otherwise Lloyd wouldn't be as handsome. Heheheh… He and Colette make a cute couple… I wonder… Do you regret leaving them all behind? Were you okay with dying? Did you accept it? I know our situations are different but-'
"What are you doing out here?" I heard a voice behind me.
'Lloyd! How long has he been there?'
I turned around. "Llo-" 'Wait! I'm not supposed to know his name yet, remember?'
"Looking at this gravestone. Whose is it?" 'Phew…Nice save Anna!'
"It's my mother's. She was killed by the desians when I was three."
"Oh… I'm sorry." I tried my best to avoid looking into his eyes. I didn't feel like passing out again.
"Were you planning on leaving?" I could hear the suspicion in his voice.
"No, I just wanted fresh air, then I noticed this gravestone and wanted to give my respects." Wow, is this Lloyd? He sounds so mature now! Maybe the game portrayed him wrong?'
Lloyd smiled, "I see."
'Yay! I earned a brownie point!'
Lloyd Continued, "You gave us all a scare when you suddenly passed out. Raine and Kratos had to go back to the village to pick up Raine's staff so that she could cast first-aid. Then I decided to carry you onto my bed. Colette was walking near me when she tripped, which caused me to trip and you flew head first into the wall. Oh, Yeah… Are you okay?"
I sweat dropped. 'Or maybe not… Well, At least I know why there's a bandage on my head…' "Umm… Yeah… I'm fine."
"Hmmm… Y'know, I don't think we know each other's name."
'You barely noticed? Lloyd, please don't act stupid…' I sweat dropped once again.
"My name's Lloyd, what's yours?" He was smiling and put out his hand so that I can shake it.
I shook his hand, "My name's Anna." I also returned a smile.
Lloyd looked surprised, "Hey, that's the same name as my mom!"
'Might as well just act it out…'
"Oh, wow, really? That's cool!"
"So Anna, where are you from?"
'…Might as well act like I have amnesia…'
"I-I can't remember"
"Oh, really? You can't remember anything?"
"Well, I can remember my name, but…" 'I can't tell you anything else, I'm sorry Lloyd…'
"Oh… I'm sorry" Lloyd must have seen that I was sad, because he quickly changed the subject.
"Well, Anna, will you be joining us on our journey?"
'Hmmm… I don't think I'm supposed to know… I'll act it out.'
I put on a puzzled face, "Huh? What journey?"
"Oh, that's right, you don't know, Tomorrow, the journey of world regeneration begins, and I'm going too. Would you like to join us?"
'Hmmm… Tempting offer…I guess I have to go if I have to save Zelos… Oh well, I'll just deal with Raine by saying I can't remember anything. Wait, I don't even know how to fight!'
"Are you sure? I don't even know how to fight…"
"Really? Hmmm… Guess I'll just have to teach you…"
"Really?" 'Well, that made my day! Woot Woot! I'm getting taught by the soon-to-be-greatest-swordsman!'
"Oh, wait, shouldn't we wait to train tomorrow? I mean, it IS kinda late…"
"Oh, I forgot it was night. Shall we head in then?" Lloyd was smiling at me, and I returned his smile and began walking into his house once again.
'Hmmm… For some reason, it feels like I'm really home…'