A single man strode through a field of long grasses. It had been two years since he had breathed fresh air, so he stopped for a moment and allowed his lungs to fill with the night breeze.

Suddenly, a voice was floated on the wind. Tue rei ze cora riou tue ze. It ached of sadness and longing. The man spine stiffened. A lock of his long, red hair obscured his face. I know that voice. The beautiful hymn of Lorelei seemed to flow throughout his body.

Croa riou ze tue riou rei neu riou ze Va rei ze tue neu tue riou tue croa Riou rei croa riou ze rei va ze rei Va neu va rei va neu va ze rei Croa riou croa neu tue rei croa riou ze rei va Rei va neu croa tue rei rei

Then the song began to repeat. A deep sound that seemed to come from the very earth shook the man to his core.

Suddenly, out of what seemed to just be grasses, hundreds of shimmering flowers burst into bloom. The very ground seemed to vibrate with the song.

He started to walk again, traveling farther back in the valley. The song seemed to grow stronger and more beautiful by the second. Rei va neu croa tue rei rei But, at it climax, the song died.

The man paused mid stride. Why did she end it? I could have listened forever. Then, with sudden realization, he looked back at the ruin he had just come from. She was singing for me. He began to smile with delight. They haven't given up hope that I will return. He then turned back toward where her voice come from. He quickened his pace, praying she would wait for him.

He quickly came up a small hill and then looked at the remaining plain that stretched to the end of the valley. Squinting slightly, he thought he could make out a group of people moving. Instead of calling out, he continued his pace toward them.

He was close enough now to almost be able to tell who they where. They were all turned around, leaving the valley behind.

One of them paused and turned, as if she had a stage sense that he was there. Her face seemed awed when her eyes fell on him. She then strode toward him, tears flowing down her face. Is it him? She wondered, Is it him or... The rest of the group now turned around to see what had been keeping the woman. They simultaneously let out a small gasp.

The bright, full moon silhouetted his form in the moonlight. A slight breeze rippled across the grasses and glowing, selenia flowers. For just a moment, it seemed the whole of the world was silent. Then a soft, tearful voice spoke a single name, "Luke?"

The silhouetted man held out his arms and smiled. Tear ran blindly into his arms, her tears starting to pour down more quickly. She gently collided with his chest. He wrapped his arms around her and held her tightly. His bright green eyes seemed to glow as he held her. He moved his lips close to her ear and whispered, "I promised didn't I?"

Tear let her tears of happiness flow unceasingly down her face. Luke took his hand and carefully brushed them away. He tucked a few loose strands of her damp hair behind her ears. Then releasing her from his tight embrace, he looked up and saw the group of people quickly approaching him.

Guy was the first to reach him. He smiled widely and then gave Luke a friendly punch in the arm. " Finally made it back, did you?" He couldn't resist joking with his friend. Luke returned the joke by replying, " I took my time because I thought I would have to help save the world again." Guy smiled in reply and mused as he ran a hand though his blond hair, " I think you already did that."

"Indeed." Jade chimed in. " You did a fine job Luke. You surprised me in the end." Surprised buy Jade's lack of sarcasm, Luke stammered, " Uh...thanks Jade." Jade pushed his glasses high on the bridge of his nose and replied, " Well, if it wasn't for me, you would still be that sniveling, pathetic, useless noble boy." His glasses flashed in the moon light and he smiled slightly. Luke tried to wipe off the dumbfounded face before Jade notice, but he still had a slight grimace and shook his head His is still in his uniform and loves to bother me. I guess some people never change.

Jade laughed inwardly, He truly has grown. But I still manage to confuse him. I have been missing that.

Luke jumped as something grabbed him around the middle. "Hey what the-" He looked down to see a young girl grinning up at him, "Luuukkkkeeee! You where gone for so long. I missed you." She wiped away a tear on her cheek.

Luke expression softened, "Missed you too Anise. How are you?"

Anise sighed, " I'm fine, although my parents fell for another scam. They just put too much faith in people. But otherwise things are great."

Luke realized there was one person he had seen yet. He looked around for her and saw that she was standing a few yards away. She was crying and also smiling. Luke wondered, Is something wrong? As she walked toward him, he gasped with sudden realization, I'm not the one she wanted to see. " Natalia," he started to say, but then Natalia shook her head. "I'm happy you are back, Luke." She gave him a quick hug and then awkwardly stood away from him.

Luke's eyes became downcast, " I'm sorry I couldn't bring him back." Then he spoke with more strength and touch the place over his heart, "But he is inside."

Natalia tried to look more cheerful. I know he is trying to make me feel better, I still feel so empty. She continued to feign happiness. Asch is not coming back.

"It appears that gang is all here then." Jade broke the awkward silence. " And by the way Luke, your parents, King Peony and King Ingobert are at your grave."

Luke blanched, " M-My grave!"

Tear held his arm as she explained, " Most people believe you are dead."

Luke shook his head in shock, " They think I am...dead." Everyone...thinks I died two years ago.

Jade smiled mischievously, " Ah, but won't it be fun to surprise them all? After all, they will be overjoyed."

Luke nodded, " Your right. Besides, I have a bunch of catching up to do."

Natalia genuinely smiled for the first time that night. It will be wonderful to have him back again. A sudden darkness covered her heart. But the one I love is not going to surprise everyone. His parents won't be able to hold him. I won't be able to either.

The whole group began moving toward the mouth of the valley, except for Tear and Luke. Anise noticed them still standing together and cheekily yell back at them, "Oi lovebirds! Are you coming?"

Tear blushed and started to rebuke, but Luke laughed. He is right here...alive and happy again. Luke held out his hand for Tear. "Shall we go?"

Tear nodded and grasped his hand as they ran to catch up with the group.