So, I've never written a songfic before…but I have some odd ideas, and most of them aren't too serious. I think I'll start out with something a little less silly. This is one of my favorite songs
Each one of these will focus on a different character.
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Dust in the Wind (and other short songfics)
Flowers of Moss
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Dust in the Wind – Kansas
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Felix lay back on the ground, staring up at the stars. He sighed and thought about the day's events.
I close my eyes
Only for a moment
Then the moment's gone
His old friends Isaac and Garet had finally caught up with them at the Jupiter Lighthouse, then nearly lost their lives to a raving madwoman bent on revenge. He had managed to save them, then in the process of doing that almost got his closest friends killed, then lost the Mars Star. What was left for them now?
All my dreams
Pass before my eyes, a curiosity
He had given everything to this quest; now he had nothing left. He had no home, Vale would never take him back in. His parents were trapped in Prox and he was surprised that his sister still even talked to him after all the trouble he caused. His companions traveled with him on this quest, but they would go back to their lives as soon as it was over. Felix was the outcast. Life was moving on without him.
Dust in the wind
All they are is dust in the wind
Even if he did succeed in saving the world, no one would remember him. They followed him on this quest, but none really looked to him for guidance. No one confided in him. Even Isaac, who shared his leadership role, had stayed distant.
Same old song
Just a drop of water in an endless sea
He stood up and walked towards the river. It was a quiet night with no one around to interrupt his thoughts. He stood in the flowing water and watched it wash away the mud on his boots. A breeze blew gently, slightly ruffling his hair.
All we do
Crumbles to the ground, though we refuse to see
He could leave now. Run off into the wilderness where no one would bother him. It's not like they really needed him now. He had nothing to offer. Now that he didn't have the Mars star…
Dust in the wind
All we are is dust in the wind
He turned and looked at the lights of Contigo. Something in him wanted to go back; he could be the leader that they expected. But the other part of him knew that he would fail. He'd failed at everything else. He didn't need to cause any more damage.
Don't hang on
Nothing lasts forever but the earth and sky
He felt a hand on his shoulder. He spun, nearly drawing his sword. Seeing who it was, he relaxed. Just Isaac. "Sorry," he said. "I didn't hear you coming." Isaac gave him a half-smile, then moved to stand next to him.
It slips away
And all your money won't another minute buy
"You should go back and get some sleep," Isaac said. Felix shook his head. "What's the use? It doesn't matter what I do now." Isaac stared at him, slightly shocked. "How could you say that? It matters to all of us!"
Felix gave him a half-hearted smile. "Thanks for trying. But you don't have to lie to me." He turned away. Isaac grabbed his shirt and dragged Felix around so that he was facing the blond boy. He looked angry. "Felix, stop this now! I knew a Felix once, but he was a good person. A great leader! What had happened to him?"
Felix looked past Isaac into the distance. What did it matter in the end? "Dust in the wind…" he whispered. Then he looked into his friend's eyes. Something mattered there. Someone cared. They would all die someday, but knowing that he made a difference in one person's life could surpass death. He chuckled, then threw his arm around Isaacs shoulders. "Well, let's go find him!" he said, then he strode off towards Contigo.
Dust in the wind
All we are is dust in the wind
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Well, let me know what you think can be improved!