So... I've never posted a story here.. or writen a fan fiction ever.. so if it sucks I'm sorry... blahblah blah i dont own these characted hints the site name FANfiction anyway i hope it doesnt suck too bad and yes i know it just kinda stops... that would be a mental block .. im better at essays... anyway if you have any ideas or comments feel free to review and tell me what i did wrong cause i am so lost at what to write next any way i hope you enjoy what IS writen... Pips
Chapter 1 Raincloud's Make Rainbows
It had been a long time since she had seen anyone worth a second glance. A long time since she had felt her heart skip a beat just because she saw a smile from a pretty girl. But there she was dumb founded in the middle of the road watching a shop girl across the street. The girl smiled and bounced on the spot shouting and singing something about whatever she was selling.
"Lightning", her partner whispered nudging her softly. Slowly Lightning turned to her partner.
"What, Fang?" Lightning's words were not icy, but neither was it friendly.
Fang just smiled lazily at Lightning and winked. "You were checking out the little red head weren't you? She is cute that's for sure. Oh don't make that face at me. I saw you blush when she was bouncing around."
"I-I was not blushing! And I wasn't looking at her!" Lighting could feel her face turning red as she lied about watching the red head. Fang just smiled widely and with an all too knowing wink. Lightning's face was now flushed, this made her angry, she hated to show any emotion even if it was with her partner.
"Whatever you say sunshine", Fang teased. This in turn earned her a punch in the arm. "Now that smarts", she replied smugly knowing she was getting under Light's skin," maybe I'll call you Raincloud for today." Light only grunted in return. "Anyway, we should go report in, don't cha think?" Light looked at her watch and nodded, it was indeed time to go. With a last look at the red heads shop she walked on to GC headquarters.
They walked for a good while before Fang decided she wasn't done messing with Light for the day. "Soooo… Raincloud," she grinned cheekily when Lightning glared at her," the little red head girl caught your eye, did she?" Lightning didn't respond, but marched forward. Fang laughed out right. "Ah ha! I knew it! So, you're…" Fang let the question hang in the air raising an eyebrow.
"I'm what?" Lightning glared stopping dead in her tracks crossing her arms shifting her weight to one side. "Hmm? I'm what, Fang?" She moved closer glaring into Fang's deep emerald eyes.
"Uh.." Fang stumbled to find her words ," well you're you know… well are you into…"
"Spit it out already Fang," Lightning was now only a mere foot from Fang's face tapping her foot in irritation. "I'm I into what?"
Fang could no longer hold her glare, so she smiled and smugly replied," Girls. You were basically undressing that girl with your eyes… oh yes I saw." Lightning blushed and glared turning away from Fang. "I don't know why you didn't just tell me", Fang spoke softly now grabbing Light's face to turn to look into her eyes. ," you know I'll still respect you and be here for you. We've been partners in the Guardian Corps together for what three years now? You think something as simple as who you fancy would sway my liking you? You've saved my ass more than a few times, and I took that bullet for you. We're as close as two people can be without being together." Fang looked deeply into Light's eyes to make sure her words we're understood. She let out a small sigh and continued," I wish you would just say it." The look that Fang gave her was like a dagger in her heart. She loved Fang if only as a best friend, someone she could always turn to if she truly needed someone. She had such hurt in her eyes that she spoke before she even thought about what she was saying.
"I'm sorry Fang. Yes, it's as you said. I like girls. I was afraid you would leave, you mean so much to me." Light mentally slapped herself and Fang cocked an eye at her. Blushing softly she stammered," W-What I mean is you are my best friend and I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner." Lightning looked quickly to her side not sure what to do or what else to say, she had never expressed herself as much as she just had to anyone, not even Serah. Fang stood there for a moment before smirking and giving Lightning a playful shove. Confused Lightning looked back so see Fang playfully pouting. "What?"
"So… you never fancied me?" Fang was doing her best not to smile.
"Uh… well I just don't see you like that… yes you're quite lovely bu-," quickly Lightning cut herself off and lightly punched Fang in the arm, as Fang's laugher grew in to hysterics ,"Just shut up Fang."
"Awe, come on now Raincloud, you're breakn' my heart. I always thought I was rather sexy myself", with that she gave Light a seductive wink before busting in to laughter again as Light scoffed and started walking again. Fang smiled to herself and followed Light down the road once more. After a few minutes of peace Fang started thinking out loud," Hell, I would have been your wingman… woman… person." Fang's eyes grew wide and then she smiled mischievously. Light looked back at Fang over her shoulder saw this and knew what she was thinking.
"No… No don't Fang. Just leave it be. It's fine." Fang just winked and walked on, Light running after her making death threats.
Chapter 2 It's a Date
Two weeks had gone by since Light had seen the girl in the shop and though Fang asked questions and teased Lightning she hadn't said anything about the red head. Lightning had half hoped that Fang had forgotten, but she knew better than that. She knew Fang was planning something. Thinking of Fang she should have been there by now. I wonder what bizarre reason she'll have today for being late. Over the past two weeks Fang had been showing up later than normal. Maker I hope she's not trying to be a "wingwoman" for me. That thought made her smile in spite of herself. Leave it to Fang to try her best to go out of her way for something that will never happen. Out of the corner of her eye she caught the glimpse of Fang. About damn time. Fang came jogging up to her and gave her a smug smile. "So… What is you excuse this time? Black cat cross your path? Attacked by ninjas? Pirates maybe?"
"Oh? Poking fun are we? Maybe I'll just have to keep my good news to myself then." Was a cocky reply.
"Good news you say? So, you're going to leave me alone about my fancies?" Light now stood with her arms crossed with a stoic face. The perfect soldier.
"Heh, hardly. I found out her name, she's single and …" Fang smiled as Light's perfect soldier stance twitched. "and she's also a fancier of the girls." Fang couldn't help but smile at herself for a job well done. Lightning just stared at her waiting. "What? Why are you looking at me like that?"
Lightning put her fingers to her head and breathed slowly and remarked," Her name Fang. What is her name? You said you found out but failed to say what it was."
"Oh right…," Fang scratched the back of her head in a sheepish manner," Vi-Vanille. Yea that's what she said."
"Vanille," Lightning breathed. Fang clapped her on the back looking all too mischievous for her own good. "Fang… what did you do." Lightning's voice was deadly soft. Fang just kept on grinning. "Faaaang, what did you do?" Fang brought an arm around Light's shoulder and looked her in the eyes.
"I got you a date. That's what I did." Fang just laughed as Lightning blushed," Come one that's what wingwomen are for! The rest is up to you, sunshine!"
Lightning began to panic but didn't show her worry on her face or in her movements. "When?" She managed to ask evenly. She hadn't gone on a date in a very, very long time. She had a hard time talking to girls, she always seemed to alienate them or something would happen and ruin it.
Fang gripped Lightning shoulder a litter harder and showed a wolf's grin," Tonight." She could feel Lightning's body tense up and her breath catch. "You'll be fine. It's not a date, date I invited her out with us for some drinks and dancing." Light relaxed at this a little. "You'll see it will be fun, you can get to know her and see if you like her or just her body… you could always go for a one night stand… Maker knows how long that's be-ughph". Fang doubled over as Lighting punched her in the lower stomach hard. "Ugh… what'd I say?"
"You know damn fool well Fang. And you have no idea when and neither does the Maker. It's not something I talk about." Truth be told Lightning had never gotten that far with anyone. She'd never gotten close enough to even consider it. She had, had plenty of offers from both men and women alike, but felt that, that was something special. She just wasn't sure she was ready to give herself to someone in that way.
"Oh? Lovely's got bite today. I hope this Vanille girl likes 'em feisty. She's going to have her hands full with you sunshine." Fang dodged just out of reach Lightning's left hook and smiled a lazy smile. "Come on Sunshine, we can stay here and dance all day or we can go do some work." Light merely scoffed and walked out onto the streets starting her patrol.
The day seemed to drag on and move at the speed of light at the same time. On one hand Lightning couldn't wait to talk to Vanille, but on the other she was terrified at the very thought of doing so. What should I say? What if she wants to dance? I'm a horrible dancer. What if she doesn't like me. On and on she when battling herself in her mind, she was so wrapped up in her thoughts that she didn't see the lookout for the assailant they we chasing down and got clocked right in the face. Lightning went sprawling to the ground. In a fluid motion she rolled to her knees pulling out her gunblade and fired a single shot, cutting the rope of a seafood carrier. The poor fool didn't know what hit him till he was under 100 pounds of fish. Fang quickly stepped in and with a quick thrust of her spear sent the lookout into the nearest wall with a sickening thud.
Fang shackled both men and ran back to Lightning. "Little distracted there sweetheart? Haven't seen anyone land a hit on you in a while." Lightning just scoffed and mumbled under her breath. "Hm. Looks like you might have a shiner for our "get to know you date". So what were you thinking about so hard that you missed the lookout?" Fang offered Light a hand up which she took.
"Nothing." Light retorted back.
"Oh? Come on Light. I know you better than that. Spill it." Fang wrinkled her nose as she hauled the man covered in fish up." Guh, he stinks. You couldn't have shot the cargo carrier instead?" Fang smirked and shook her head when Lightning just glared at her holding her now red and slightly swollen cheek. "Pay back." To the man she said," Never hit a woman in the face… not when she's got a date with a pretty red head anyway." Winking at Lightning, who just rolled her eyes.
"I was just thinking about what to say is all. Maker, he does stink. Let's just take them in and be rid of them, yes?" Before Fang could press for more Lightning walked off half dragging the lookout. Fang looked at the man soaked in fish juice and winced inward. She didn't want to be anywhere near him. If she got too close she would smell for days. Letting out a sigh she nudged man with her spear. The man grunted and walked on.
Chapter 3 Table Turner
Lightning sat grumbling to herself at the bar. Her cheek and eye had now turned a deep purple, she had done her best to cover it up, but you can only put so much make-up before looking like a tramp. Maybe in this low light she won't notice. Why did Fang pick this place anyway? It's so damn noisy; I'll never be able to hear anything she says. About that time Fang walked in wearing a midriff black top and low rider jean with military grade boots. Fang spotted Lightning and strolled over.
"Hey Sunshine, or should I say Sunrise now?" Light gave a slightly confused look until Fang patted her own cheek lightly. Light just scoffed and went back to her drink. "Hm. I would have thought you would have changed out of your uniform for this or are you hoping that it would explain the sunrise for you? Barkeep..C'mer." Fang flopped now on the stool next to Light and starting waving for the keep to see to her first.
"So… where is she?" Light asked trying not to sound nerves thought her insides were leaping whenever a red headed person walked by.
After taking a hardy swig of her beer Fang looked around for a moment before pointing. "She's right over there." Vanille was greeting people she knew with hugs, waves and smiles. All Light could do was order and take a double shot of whisky. "Slow down, Sunrise. Don't want to get sloppy before you even say hello, do yea?" Fang gave Light a questioning look then raised a hand yelling for Vanille. The little red head turned around to see Fang and a soldier sitting next to her. "Perk up, she's coming over."
Light mumbled to herself and cursed herself in her head. Why did I ever tell Fang about her. I could have lived my life fine by myself. But, now that she knows she's going to try so damn hard for this to work. Me and my big mouth. But, that wasn't quite right. I wasn't that she had a big mouth, but that Fang was so good at reading her that it truly wouldn't have mattered if she had said anything or not Fang would have figured out the truth either way.
"Hi, Fang," Vanille chirped. Light half turned to see the most beautiful smile she had ever seen in her life. "Who's your soldier friend?" Vanille seemed to bounce on the spot making all her beaded jewels clank together.
"Hmm? This is Lighting. Sergeant Lightning Farron, my partner in the Guardian Corps. She's the one I wanted you to meet." Fang nudges Light and tilted her head to Vanille. "Come on Sunrise… Say hello. She's a little shy around pretty girls." Fang gave a little wink with the last part buying herself a quick glare from Light.
"No need to be shy with me," Vanille tilted her head to the side and stuck out a hand to Light who took it. "I don't bite… much." Fang could barely contain her snort when Light turned bright red. Vanille just smiled on, giggling softly. She's pretty and cute all at the same time, maybe I should take this slow. Lightning looks like she's ready to bolt. "So, shall we sit at the bar or in a booth?" Vanille pointed to a row of tables and booths far from the speakers.
"B-booth works for me. It's so damn loud in here. Barkeep! Another please." Light collected her drink and followed Vanille to the booth of her choice, while she promised pain to Fang for being so forward about her weakness. Vanille choose a booth far in the back it was volumes quieter, Light no longer had to shout to be heard. She was thankful for this; the whisky left her slightly raw. "So Vanille, what do you do?" Lightning was great at getting the information she wanted out of criminals, but small talk was not her forte.
"Oh me? Nothing much. I work at the little gift shop downtown. But-," Vanille looked at Light for a moment before continuing ,"but you already knew that." She just smiled as Light gave a slightly panicked and confused look. "Well, see," Vanille gave out a small nervous giggle," about a month ago you and Fang were walking down past the shop and I saw you for the first time. I had hoped you would come back, but it was a while before you did. Then two weeks ago you two showed back up so I thought I would try something different. I started singing and dancing around hoping it would catch your attention…"Vanille trailed off a little as Fang and Light exchanged looks. Fang just smiled and gave a small thumbs up." At any rate, Fang came to ask me here tonight to meet one of her friends. Which turns out to be you. I'm glad for it." Vanille giggled and looked down at her drink red faced.
"Wow." Lightning breathed. "That was so… up front and honest." Lighting gave a whole hearted smile and relaxed. She knew just where she stood with this woman. And she wouldn't have it any other way.
Chapter 4 One Crazy Night
Lightning woke up to the sound of her cell phone. Grumbling and slightly hung over she found her phone. "Farron, this had better be important."
"Oh well Good Morning to you too, love." Fang was in high spirits this morning. "So, we still going for lunch today or were you to out of it last night to remember saying you would?" About this time a slender hand gently wrapped around Lightning's bare stomach making her gasp. "Oh? Did you remember or is that for someone else? Hmm?"
"Uh… I'm going to have to call you back in a minute. I'm not really sure what's going on just now. But, yes I'll see you for lunch. Got to go." -Click- Light cautiously looked over her shoulder to see red flowing hair. Her eyes went wide. Um… I don't remember bring her home with me. We didn't… did we? SHIT! I can't remember. Damn whisky. She looked back down to the hand resting softly on her stomach. She still had her bra on and her black shorts she always wore under her skirt. I guess we didn't or those would be gone. She spotted her jacket and turtleneck on a chair she didn't recognize. Slowly she looked around. She was not in her room. Great… I'm the one who got taken home. Light slowly tried to sit up only to have Vanille's arm wrap tighter around her and have her mumble something. "What?" Lightning softly shook the red head.
"5 more minutes… I don't want to go to school yet."
"Vanille, it's Lightning… how did I get here?"
"Lightnung? Shee's pretty." Vanille smiled and turned on her back," So pretty and nice." Vanille started to snort ever so slightly. Lightning couldn't help but blush. After she felt that he had mastered her face she shook Vanille again, who slowly opened her eyes. "L-Lighting. Good morning. Did you sleep well?" Vanille took a quick look at Light's body and blushed turning away.
"Um… did we… you know…" Light let the question hang in the air.
"No! No we didn't." Vanille flailed her hands around. Light looked somewhat perplexed by this response. Vanille seeing this pointed a finger in the air while sitting up, causing the blank to slid off over her. She too was only in a bra and shorts. Light gave her a sideways glance looking over Vanille's body slowly. "Eep!" Quickly she wrapped herself. Blushing she continued," You were walking me home and well… this guy on a bike swerved into us… he clipped you and you hit your head. You were okay to make it back to my place. You sat down and fell asleep. Since you clothes were dirty I washed them and put you to bed. I guess I should have taken you to the hospital. Looks like you were hit harder than I thought your eye is all purple and yellow."
Lightning put her hand to her face and felt where she had been hit by the look out and smiled to herself. She thinks this is from a biker. Well it's better than her knowing it was because I was distracted."No, it's fine. It just looks bad, doesn't really hurt. Thank you for looking after me. Not exactly how I had planed the night, though." Light smiled weakly.
"Well… we could always try again." Vanille smiled at Light with such hope that Light melted inside and silently nodded smiling. "Now, no peeking!" Vanille hoped out of bed and ran to the closet. "You can dress out there and I will in here let me know when you are done ok?" Lighting just blinked then shrugged and started to get dressed.