Disclaimer: I don't own (though I wish I did) the characters or songs used in this fic. They all belong to they're rightful companies. The storyline/plot of this fic however is my own idea. :) *POSIBLE SPOILERS*

A/N: *NOTE: Just so everyone knows my stories are rated T just to be safe, as I'm writing from a teenage/Young Adult standpoint. Well I think that's it so Sit back, Relax and Enjoy. (Oh wait one more thing; reviews and comments are most welcome but if you have nothing nice to say please keep it to yourself. Thank you.)

A Simple Truth

"Tell me

'My world revolves around you'

Tell me

'I can't live without you'

Tell me

'You're losing sleep tonight'

Cause I'll tell you straight

I'll never wait

I won't take

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no

I won't take

No, no, no

Oh I lose control

When I hear your body move

Through the walls in the next room

Oh I lose control

When I hear your body move

And I'm dying to break through

To the next room…

Oh my heart you stole

Every time your body moves

I'm just dying to break through

To the next room"~In The Next Room-Neon Trees

"I promised to protect you, and look at what I've done. I've lost you. Vanille…" Fang muttered under her breath as she lagged behind the group.

"Did you say something?" Lightning inquired, turning to glance at her.

Fang shook her head. "No. Don't worry about it. It's nothing."

I told Lightning everything. Perhaps I told her too much. But I ment what I said; I'd tear down the sky if it'd save you. If only I knew where to look…She thought, as the group continued their trek

"Hey Light! How do you figure this makes us lucky?" She called, as a monster crossed their path.

"Cause, once we kill it we're one step closer to Vanille. How's that?"

"Well, when you put it that way."

Once all the monsters had been disposed of Fang turned and her eyes fell on…

It's you. "Vanille!"

"Fang!"

Fang and Vanille ran into an embrace that lasted for several minutes before Fang knelt down at Vanille's feet. She lifted the younger girls skirt paying no mind to the reactions of the others.

"You've still got time." She said, rising again.

"Fang…There's-There's something I need to tell you." Vanille began, but she broke off as Fang threw her arms around her again.

"Making me worry like that…We'll talk later Missy."

I've got a truth to tell myself but now is not the time for confessions; for you or me. Fang thought to herself, holding Vanille tight.

"What's wrong?" Snow inquired, of Sazh, calmly.

"Oh, um… nothing! It's nothing." He answered, just a little too quickly. It was clear to Fang that the man was lying as he abruptly changed the subject. "So? What's on the agenda?"

"Toppling the Sanctum." Snow stated, calmly, pounding his fists.

"No, I mean really."

"He's serious." Lightning cut in swiftly. "The Fal'Cie have called the shots for long enough."

"If we pull this off it'll be a miracle." Hope remarked, sounding somewhat skeptical.

Fang laughed lightly. "Good thing Lady Luck's on our side then huh?"

At that moment another wave of monsters swarmed in.

"You were saying?" Snow interjected, sizing up their opponents.

Fang merely smiled. "Check this out. A miracle-Gran Pulse style!" Running forward she called Vanille to her side. "Vanille, go fish!"

"Got it!"

Their team work was always top notch and now was no exception as they brought one of the creatures to ground level in just a few swift movements.

"That's a good girl." Fang whispered, holding the creature down. "Alright!" She called to the group at large, waving them over.

"Believe in Lady Luck now?" She inquired of Sazh later, as she steered them on their way.

"Yeah, Lady Bad Luck!" He shouted back, in response.

"Time to purge a Primarch!" Snow announced, proudly.

"You got it!" Fang responded, leading them into a descent.

Once they'd landed Fang turned to Vanille, holding the girls' hand in hers. She remained silent for a moment, however, as she tried to figure out how best to explain the situation.

I wanna tell you but the timing's still not right…She thought. Out loud she said. "We're still gonna have our talk…But let's survive this first."

"Right." Vanille nodded. Gazing into Fang's eyes, she desperately tried to read the clouded expression she found in them, but it was no use.

In what felt like no time at all, Fang found that she and Vanille were alone among the fields of Gran Pulse.

Well, here goes nothing…

"Vanille…."

"Yeah?"

"I um…It's my fault Gran Pulse ended up like this, isn't it?"

Wait, that's not what I meant to say! Then again… I have to know the truth.

The younger girl merely stared. "Wha-?" She stammered waiting for Fang to go on.

"I remember everything. I became Ragnarok, I scared Cocoon. And I left Gran Pulse is this mess. It was me."

What am I saying? Why is it so easy to lie to her when all I wanna do is tell her the truth?

"What are you talking about?" Vanille inquired, her voice shaking slightly.

"It all came back to me. Everything that happened with our Focus. All of it."

"You're lying!" Vanille burst out suddenly, gasping as her mark began to show her panic.

"No it's the truth. It's my fault." Fang went on, calmly.

It's hard to remain stoic when I desperately wanna help you. But I have to know.

"Don't say that!" Vanille insisted, gasping again.

"Vanille!" Fang called. Upon examining the creature the girl had conjured up she added. "The Eidolon knows the truth. Ha! I knew I was right!"

Vanille blinked. "Wait, so you were lying!"

"No more than you were!" Fang said, cutting across her. "Admit it! You remember everything!"

"It wasn't!" Vanille shouted, furiously. "It wasn't your fault!"

"Vanille." Fang held up a hand. "We should talk about this later."

After Vanille had succeeded in proving herself Fang picked up right where they'd left off.

"I knew something was off. You've been shying away from our Focus ever since we woke up on Cocoon.

"I…" Vanille stammered, but Fang just kept pressing on.

The sooner we clear the air the sooner I can tell you how I really feel about you.

"I couldn't figure it out. But then it all made sense, after hearing that story from Raines. You already knew. You knew Ragnarok was the name of destruction!" She clasped her hands together, deep in thought.

"It wasn't fair!" Vanille burst out, clearly frantic. "You had to do all the horrible stuff! And I didn't have to do anything!"

"That is no reason to lie to me! You think that's what I want? You of all people!" Fang raised her fist as Vanille backed away looking close to tears.

What am I doing? Fang thought to herself. Sighing, she lowered her hand. "Poor kid." She whispered, gently. "You've had it rough."

"Fang…"

Fang placed her hands on the girls' shoulders. "Listen, you're not alone anymore. We stick together, you hear me?" She said, pulling the younger girl towards her as she broke down completely.

"I'm so sorry." Vanille whispered, through her tears.

Fang just held her tighter, her mind racing. Why do I keep hesitating? I mean, I've certainly got enough nerve. C'mon Fang, just swallow your pride and tell her!

"Fang! Vanlle! Let's go! We're heading out!" Snow hollered, breaking the moment.

Or not. Fang thought sighing heavily.

After that they rarely had a moment to themselves. And then it arrived, the time to fulfill their Focus.

Okay Fang, it's now or, well, never so take a deep breath and confess. After all, what've you got to lose?

"Vanille…"She began, nervously taking Vanille's hands in hers. "There's something I've been meaning to tell you for quite some time now."

"Really?"

Vanille's eyes met hers and nearly succeeded in breaking her concentration.

Keep your nerve. You're stronger than this.

"Before I found you again…I told Lightning about our situation. And you know what else I told her?"

"What?"

"I told her that I'd tear down the sky if it would save you. Wanna know why?"

Finally! I'm getting somewhere! I don't care if the others are watching us-in fact I know they are-But this is too important. Our Focus is at hand, and this is my last chance. I'm not letting it slip away!

"Why?" Vanille posed softly, sounding nervous herself.

Fang smiled, lifting the girls' chin in her hand. "Because of one simple truth; I love you."

In the instant after the words left Fang's mouth Vanille's lips brushed hers flawlessly, and time seemed to stop around them. But, as wonderful as the moment was they knew it had to end.

"Vanille?"

"Ready." She answered, nodding."Wishes can come true. But, not if you just wait for miracles. Miracles are things we make for ourselves; here and now."

"And when prayers turn to promises not even fate can stand in our way."

"Now we'll live on, to greet a new dawn, both of us holding on to that one simple truth."

"I love you."

The end