Only one Light.
Memories~
It was just another day, just like any other day. Vanille was talking with Sazh about something strange, Snow was going on about how much of a "Hero" he is to Fang, Fang pretending to listen as she looked around and kept her guard up. As for Lightning, she was in front like normal. She always walking with pride showing she's proud of who she is, and just like every other day, I'm behind everyone being quiet and just watching.
Today would have been completely normal if there were monsters attacking us, the there wasn't. Leaving us in peace. I looked around the area, it was beautiful out I enjoyed when it is this warm. The last time it was this warm Vanille and I rode on the Chocobo's while Lightning and the others finally got a break from fighting. But today I guess it will be different, we might as well keep walking anyway we don't have a lot of time left. I heard Snow give off his loud laugh causing me to jump slightly.
I sighed I was slightly tired but didn't let that get to me, it's always tiring when you're walking day and night, fighting and healing. "let's take a break" Lightning called to us all as she found a pond of water, a drink would be great! Taking a seat farthest away from the others I took a drink from the water, it was so clear, and fresh. I caught a look from Ice blue eyes, my eyes darted back to the water Lightning just sighed and went back to taking a drink. I didn't know why I felt so nervous, I guess she think I'm troubled because I'm avoiding every one… am I troubled? I question myself for a bit causing a head ach.
I was distracted with my thoughts when Vanille came up behind me and yelled "BOO!" I yelped and stood, tripping forward I heard a splash and felt cool liquid hit my face I sat there for a moment staring at Vanille, I couldn't help but laugh she started laughing too, so while she was distracted I pulled her in she screamed in shock then splashed me. I guess being the youngest two, the others didn't care much they just smiled and laughed. I was surprised to see Light was smiling as well, I guess it's just one of those days…
Vanille and I had to sit in the sun for a bit so we laid down next to each other watching the many Svarog fly above minding their own business, ignoring us like we weren't even there. "You know Hope," Vanille said, her accent vibrant and alive "yes?" I responded "I want you to promise me something" she smiled facing me now; the grass tickled my cheek as I turned my head.
"anything" I smiled she giggled "promise me, even after this all, you'll still be my friend!" her giggles stopped and she went serious my face straitened and I nodded "Promise" I said a smile spreading across my face she smiled back "thank you" she mumbled then kissed my cheek, I went to say something when she grabbed my wrist and got up "let's go explore" she winked "o-okay, but what about the others?" I asked "we'll meet up with them soon!" she giggled loudly as she pulled me behind her, I followed calmly.
My eyes opened slowly, I watched men and women walking by. It has been 6 years since the l'Cie Business went down, 6 years since we last saw Vanille and Fang, 5 years since I last saw Lightning and the others.
A year after Cocoon was crystallized a city was almost completely built, the humans took over Gran Pulse many of the creatures living there lost their habitat to us. And no one cares… Serah and Snow lived with Lightning for a few months then got themselves a nice small house, Sazh and Dajh got a small apartment, me I was lost I couldn't find my father and I definitely didn't have my mother. Light let me live with her, I worked and cleaned. Truly I felt like a house maid, but it was worth it. I was alive, but I always felt so alone. I felt even worse when only two months after my birthday Lightning disappeared.
People told me she was dead, Serah, Snow, Sazh, and I believed otherwise. Though Sazh soon gave up on believing she was alive when two more months past me and snow worked on training and searching for another month before he quit, Serah never gave up but I didn't want to pull her along and ruin her faith like I had with the others. So I left. I left the house, my friends and all the troubles. I thought about joining GC or Sanctum but then I realized they wouldn't help me find her, and the ways to find Light would break the laws I had a feeling about that. Boy was I right.
I had found her once, in a way. I discovered that she had been crystallized, at least I think so. And I need to find a way to help her, not me in particular but I want to. I promised her one day I'd be strong enough to save her at least once… and here I am almost as tall as snow, 6'4 (but not so freakishly tall) I was surprised I grew so much scene as I was so short before. Stronger, and more stealthy. I trained and learned, I had to practice fighting now that I didn't have the l'Cie power to protect me. I even made a replica (not exact, but pretty close) of Lightning's Gun Blade. Knowing full well a "flashy boomerang" will not help me fight. I tested it, re-created it, upgraded it, and worked on it forever. I had to be as good as Lightning, I knew it was imposable but I had to try after all I guess nothing is imposable…
Now I'm sitting in a train heading back to where Snow, Serah, Sazh and Dajh live, they stuck together over the years, at least I hope. Before I left Serah was pregnant with twins, this should be at least their 3rd or 4th birthday. I watched people pass me again, and listened to the children crying and winning. If they knew what we had been through they would be as quiet as a mouse searching for its food. But what happened is kept as a secret, because if they found out what we were, we would be out casts. Not that we aren't already.
I watched a kid that was my age when the whole mess started smile at his mother and talk to her about their plans, the boy caught my glance and smiled at me I just nodded and looked back out the window. If I could take every moment of my past back, I wouldn't, if I did I wouldn't have met Vanille, Fang, Snow, Serah, Sazh, Dajh, or Lightning. Even though I miss my mother and father, I still love my life as it is. Even if I plan on breaking a few laws, I'm okay with my thoughts of life, I enjoy the life I live. And I can't wait to see my friends again.
As the train came to a stop and the captain said the name of out stop, I stood and grabbed my bag. Fixing the black gloves on my pale hands I stepped out into the city night, it was surprisingly warm, calm, and peaceful. You could see the stars almost perfectly, not as well as what it used to look like in the city-less world. I started walking once more, I remembered where they lived off by heart and hoped, no begged they were still there. I clutched my side in pain and took a deep breath of air, no longer being able to heal sucks! Keeping my pace I walked about the main central of the city before making it to a peaceful area you could call a town inside a city.
The neighborhood was large, but calm. It was nice living here, not many people around. Before I left we all tried to stick together, Serah wanted to stay near her sister and Dajh didn't want to leave me or Snow scene as me, Snow and Sazh took him out to play almost every day, or when the others were trying to get a job or at work, I took care of him. We stayed close.
Walking to a house that was so familiar I paused, it was still next to Lights house (which I still own…) there was a light glowing through the window of Serah and Snow's house I watched slowly. I felt weird doing this but I didn't want to just go up and ask if Serah or Snow live there. I paused and felt my heart skip a beat, Serah passed the window with a cake Snow and Sazh Followed Snow held two kids, Sazh waited for Dajh who would now be at least 12 years of age.
I wondered if they remembered me… I felt sick after thinking that, what if they didn't then what? I inched closer to the house though; I needed someone, someone I used to know. I feel lonely, tired, and sick. I rung the door bell hesitantly and held my breath. The door swung open and it was Serah she stared for a moment dropping the piece of cake in her hand the plate shattered, and she hugged me. "Serah, Something wrong?" Snow asked coming out, usually in a situation where your girlfriend is hugging another guy you would spaz, But Snow stood there shocked "H-Hope?" His Voice hurt and Shocked I nodded Serah was crying, again raising questions.
Sazh stepped out as soon as my name was said Dajh following him, I patted Serah's back she let go and looked at me "C-come in" She smiled. I nodded and followed her closing the door behind me. "I see you kept you're hair the same length!" Snow Smiled a sad smiled "yeah" I mumbled "you must be sweating in all those clothes," Serah Sighed getting up taking my coat "I'll get you a drink, what would you like?" she asked "Coffee, please" I said shyly "of cores" she said with a sniff Snow held the two children on his lap "what's their Names?" I asked "Nora and Faith" Snow said I froze and smiled "nice names" I stated "yeah" he nodded slowly.
"you've grown kid" Sazh smiled patting my back "yeah" I laughed and rubbed the back of my head there was another silence, Serah brought back the coffee I smiled and said thank you she nodded and sat next to Snow. "did you find anything out?" Snow asked "Snow!" Serah asked "what?" he mumbled "don't ask him that right away!" Serah whispered "No worries, I did find things out. Yes." I stated taking a sip of coffee. "So what has gotten you all so edgy?" I asked probably shouldn't have. "w-we uhh…" Serah paused holding tears back "We heard you were killed" Snow finished I frowned "what?" I asked.
Now I was shocked even more. Dead? Why? "Obviously it's a lie, I mean look at you you're alive and breathing!" Sazh smiled "who told you this?" I asked kindly "some GC soldiers, it doesn't matter" Snow said shaking his head "Snow, Please tell me! Who?" I almost yelled he paused looked at me and sighed as he dropped his head "some guy named Nathan Ailler" snow sighed, my eyes widened Nathan! My mind kept running the familiar name through my head, I was stuck in a never ending circle quickly running into the past…