A/N: Hey there, everyone! Well, today the Hoperai fandom rejoices! We've got a lot of canon material... and that's all I'm gonna say for now, because you'll probably know in a very short time. But I felt inspired, and it was one of my weird critical inspiration hits. Because I don't usually write this way.
This is based in Chapter 8 from the post LR: FFXIII novel, Reminiscence. Aka Hope's second interview. I tried to portrait the mental state of Hope in this particular moment. If you've read it, you'll know. And if you haven't, you'll eventually know.
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
Phantom
Rose-colored hair.
You look for me.
Like Light's.
You want me.
She's but a shadow.
You need me.
A phantom.
You desire me.
She's not Light.
You love me.
And she is.
You've looked for me for ages.
She's been after me for years.
You've wanted me for ages.
She appears in my dreams.
You've needed me for ages.
I hear her voice when I wake up.
You've desired me for ages.
She's driving me crazy.
You've loved me for ages.
I can't take this anymore.
Do you look for me?
I look for her.
Do you want me?
I want her.
Do you need me?
I need her.
Do you desire me?
I desire her.
Do you love me?
I love her.
Come.
Your wish is my command.
We'll be together.
I'm yours forever.