A Light In Darkness

Summary: a short, simple fic about the usual life in the castle

Finished: 1-5-2009

As the young leader explores their castle, he can feels peace everywhere. At least in their warm, soothing castle. The place which housing a lot of different people. Tears and laughter like there's nothing happening outside. A little bit of the normal life.

There it's. Hans' smile, Gordon's yells Yoshino's happy face while doing the laundry. Behind all of them was a small group of cheerful kids living in the castle along with their family, the refugees of Luca Blight's slaughter, starting their new life.

He knew. All of them feel the same. The castle is not just a defensive part of some wars, but instead, a home. He also one of those who find new life in this castle. He, who once had no friend except beloved Nanami and Jowy, now a leader. It's not like he considered himself as superior. He feels happy to be trusted by so many people.

Farther he walks more smiles he saw. They're a family here. Continue their life, didn't care about the war outside, if they want. But they understand and they're ready to fight any time. For the sake of everyone. Until that time comes, a little silly scene or some laugh is permitted. The smiles and laugh means hope. The hope that never dies.

He smiled at himself. Who said wars must be filled by sadness and despairs?

War doesn't mean you can't be happy.

A single smile will help.

A small light of hope in the realm of darkness will lit the whole world

Afterall, every single bit of happiness is precious,

No matter where, no matter when.

Don't you feel the same?

A/N: This one's short, but i can feel the warm feelings inside. The last question is for you, and I hope you agreed too. I got the idea while I'm exploring the castle of SII. But really, regardless to the names, this fic can be applied to all of Suikoden series. My favorite is II and V. anyway, R n R!

For my favorite Suikoden writer Shara Sherenia

With love,

Moonlight Melody