Story Description:

This story is a twist from what happens after Galahad Fortress. Please note that the story does require some knowledge of the actual Xenoblade Chronicles plot. Meyneth/Fiora saves the group and plummets into the sea. Originally, Meyneth goes to sleep. Here Meyneth will not sleep, Fiora will instead. Fiora will eventually wake up but for most of it will be sleeping. As well Face Nemesis will be still usable here. This short story is about Meyneth's experience, as Fiora, to be able to have a sort-of-normal life again. The amount of confusion she causes, her cover getting blown by Vanea and reviving Fiora's consciousness ends up being an adventure for the group.

Chapter 1

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In the sky of the Mechonis, its Soul had just blown her own subordinate's fortress up. Meyneth was able to protect the Heir of the Monado and his friends from Egil. However, her power was too much for her host, and had knocked the child out cold. What happened next, she couldn't remember but she knew that she was falling. In these bits and pieces of memories, Meyneth realizes that it was then she finally met her host, a young woman, for the first time.

Sinking into the ocean below, her host's subconscious was in distress. Meyneth knew she had to get her to safety. Using one more power burst to launch the Mechon to land, Face Nemesis haphazardly crashes into the beach.

(*So ... you're her ... You're ok now, but I shall sleep. I am exhausted but most importantly I am a danger to your wellbeing.*)

After ensuring that Fiora was safe, Meyneth retreats to the furthest corner of her host's mind to sleep once again.

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An hour later, Meyneth was still wide awake.

(* ... She is still in distress? What happened?*)

Meyneth checks up on the child to only then realize what she had done. Her power not only injured the girl's body but also her subconscious. It was fractured and falling apart.

This was a major emergency! No matter if it was life from the Mechonis or the Bionis, Meyneth was not going to lose this little life. The whole area suddenly shakes.

(*She is being moved? ... Is your name truly Fiora? ... Fiora, wake up. *)

A long silence ensues and then, (*10 more minutes pleaaase? ... SNOOOORE.*)

(►_◄) ...

(*... I think Vanea has neglected in telling me more about this girl ... Sigh ... Sleep ... Sleep does wonders, but I am worried. The fragile state of your consciousness will not last long ... You provided me the strength to repel Egil, but now because of me, you're barely hanging on ... yet I still need your help ... ... Fiora, let me fill in the broken parts of your consciousness, so your heart can rest. First, I shall release some of the strain.*)

A red light emits from the depths of Fiora's heart.

RUMBLE ...

(*You're being moved again ... *)

(*Sigh of Comfort*)

(*... You're experiencing ... A warm feeling ... A safe feeling ... I see ... I'm happy for you.*)

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Shulk's first kiss was for his dearest beloved to wake up once again. To his relief, she regains consciousness, but then he notices something had changed.

The beautiful, untainted emotion and clearness in Fiora's eyes were gone. Her expressive green eyes had become dull grey - lonely and sad.

"Fiora! You're awake. Do you remember? My name is Shulk."

"Shulk? ... ... ... That's your name?"

" ... ... ... ... You really don't remember at all."

The disappointment was crushing, but Shulk didn't let that stop him. He grabs Fiora and embraces her tightly. The comforting feeling of his hold was something Meyneth thought she would never experience again.

"Even if you're not you anymore, ... I'll protect you, Fiora! I swear!" Shulk's crying voice saddened her deeply.

"Thank you! SOB! Thank you for coming back. SOB!"