The Thief and The Soldier Chapter 9: Let's Sing!, a final fantasy xiii fanfic

Kai: Hey guys :D Man Major how do you reply so fast O.O? Oh well hope you all enjoyed the short XD hehe Light your starting to like her XD

Lightning: ...no I'm not...

Kai: Sure sure XD that's not what the reviewers say

Lightning: I DO NOT LIKE HER DAMNIT!

Kai: AHAHHAHAHAHA SHE'S IN DENIAL! DENIAL I SAY!

Lightning: ...DIE! *chases her*

Lia: *watches them then looks at audience* Hope you enjoy ^^

Chapter 9: Let's Sing!

Lightning almost slipped on the mucky ground as she ran after Lia. Crap. Why did this place have to be so slippery and mucky? They soon halted as they reached a dead end. Lightning cursed and looked behind her, staring into the alley as the shadowy figures came closer then looked at Lia.

"So now what genius?" asked Lightning. There was no way they would get out of this without fighting.

"You can jump can you?" asked Lia.

Lightning blinked and nodded.

"Start jumping." Lia answered then started climbing up the wall smoothly. Using her fingers to snap onto windows as long with bricks.

Lightning blinked. It took Lia no time to climb up that wall and be on the roof of the building and waved down. The soldier grumbled then jumped wall to wall between the buildings then landed smoothly next to her. Lia grinned at her.

"Alright good job, just follow me." Lia said then ran off smoothly and speedily.

Lightning blinked. Damn she could run. Probably why she got away a lot of the times during pursuits. The soldier soon ran after her then blinked as Lia leapt off the building, landing neatly on a apartment building, leaping again then flipped, only to land on a post with expert balance. Lightning soon followed her smoothly then jumped after the thief as she jumped off the roof and landed on the streets once again.

Lightning grumbled softly and looked around for any sign of hostility. It had seemed they lost them for now. Then looked at Lia.

"...why didn't you fight?" asked Lightning, ice blue eyes narrowed with some sucpicion.

Lia blinked and glanced at her then thought for a moment. "I don't fight unless need be. Guys like those are easy to get away from so no one needs to get hurt. Plus I'm not going to bother with about twenty guys who want to kick my ass." she chuckled then hummed as she trotted into a bar.

The soldier sighed. What a strange thief. If this thief hadn't had the guts to go steal from big companies that usually slaughtered anyone who stole from them and kidnapped the great Lightning, the pink haired girl would find the thief a big coward.

Lightning followed after Lia, not sure what the hell she was doing, as usual. It was difficult to predict what this woman would do most of the time. The instant she walked in, her nose cringed and she swore her ears bled at the loud shouting and laughing along with the music. Her eyebrow twitched as she stared at several men and skimpy clothed women then saw Lia standing on the bar counter with a smirk as she chatted with the people around her. Seeming to explain a recent hiest. Lightning grumbled but she sat down at the bar and watched Lia, walk about on the counter as she talked smoothly.

"Still got it eh Lia? I thought black fox's were suppose to be lucky not white." laughed the bartender.

Lia rolled her eyes but grinned. "Eh come off it. A fox is a fox and I'm just one with a lot of skill and luck." she said.

"Ya but it's mostly the luck that saves your ass." laughed a customer.

"Very funny Earl." Lia huffed.

The man known as 'Earl' was a short man, 5'5 maybe. short smooth silky black hair and emerald eyes. He wore a white shirt with a black leather jacket and black pants to match. The man glanced at Lightning.

"Well well who's your girl Lia?" he asked.

"I'm not her girl." grumbled Lightning in annoyance.

Lia chuckled. "Do we look that great together?" she asked and smiled innocently as Lightning gave her a glare. "Joking joking just that everyone keeps saying that for some reason." she said.

"Because you really need a relationship." answered quite a few of them.

Lia rolled her eyes. "And you guys like seeing two girls making out." she said with amusement.

"Hell ya we do!" all the men cheered and roared with laughter.

Lightning grumbled at the volume of the place and the idiotic people here. She half listened to what Lia was talking about, and half thought about Serah. Snow had better not be doing anything to her... or so help the Maker he will will lose something very precious... yes indeed precious... As Lightning evily thought of it, her thinking was interrupted by a sudden cheer.

"Hey Lia! How about song! We're sick of having all of these men singing for us and none of the ladies want to sing for us. How about one?" said Earl with a grin.

Lia blinked. "I don't sing." she said.

"Awe come on, at least you sing better then you can cook." smirked Earl, the bar of people roaring into a fit of laughter at the comment. "It's just for fun come on! For your lady!" he grinned and Lightning gave a death glare then looked at Lia who thought for a moment then shrugged.

"Oh alright why the hell not?" Lia said, snatching a microphone out of the bartenders hands and gently tapping it to test it out.

Seeing that it worked, she tried thinking of a song as Lightning slightly stared at her curiously. Please please please let Lia really sing better then cooking. If she isnt'... then Lightning would need some ear plugs.

Lia then took a breath and grinned opening her mouth as she started to sing after the bartender started up some music.

All Day Staring At The Ceiling
Making Friends With Shadows On My Walls
All Night Hearing Voices Telling Me That
I Should Get Some Sleep
Because Tomorrow Might Be Good For Something

Lia moved smoohtly as she started song, walking along the bar counter, easily avoiding stepping on drinks, food, hands or anything else on it. As she sang she glanced up at the cieling then glanced around at the people below her.

Hold On Feeling Like I'm Heading For A
Break Down And I Don't Know Why

The thief then smoothly leaned against a post nearby, holding her grin.

But I'm Not Crazy I'm Just A Little Unwell
I Know Right Know You Can't Tell
But Stay Awhile And Maybe Then You'll See
A Different Side Of Me
I'm Not Crazy I'm Just A Little Impaired
I Know Right Now You Don't Care
But Soon Enough You're Gonna Think Of Me
And How I Used To Be...Me

Lia smoothly walked along the counter again, skipping along it with grace. Quite agile on her feet.

And Talking To Myself In Public
And Dodging Glances On The Train
And I Know...I Know They've All Been Talking About Me
I Can hear Them Whisper
And It Makes Me Think There Must Be Something Wrong With Me

As Lia continued to sing, she smoothly leapt over the people on the counter and landed smoothly on a table, ignoring the people staring at her as she smiled brightly. Lightning watched a bit stun. Ok she was good. Granted she wasn't a expert on the subject but it didn't make her ears bleed out. She seemed to be having fun.

Out Of All The Hours Thinking
Some How I've Lost My Mind

Lia sang softly, rubbing her left temple gently with her free left hand.

But I'm Not Crazy I'm Just A Little Unwell
I Know Right Now You Can't Tell
But Stay Awhile And Maybe Then You'll See
A Different Side Of Me
I'm Not Crazy I'm Just A Little Impaired
I Know Right Now You Don't Care
But Soon Enough You're Gonna Think Of Me
And How I Used To Be

Lia sang as she leapt on the floor and walked smoothly through the crowd, ignoring some people who reached to touch her. Lightning was busily staring at her... almost memorized by her movements. She didn't know why... Lia seemed to just... interest her... Lightning mentally scoffed. It was only because she was a thief who acted... like this.

I've Been Talking In My Sleep
And Soon They'll Come To Get Me
And They're Taking Me Away

Lia glanced towards Lightning, grinning a bit then leapt back onto the bar counter then lied down on her left side, facing Lighting and was about face to face with her, eyes half lidded and her grin never faltered. Lightning blinked at her in surprise and glanced around seeing everyone staring towards them.

Lia sang softly, slowly leaning closer to her, causing Lightning to slightly lean backward but not much and watched as Lia lifted her upper body, left hand gripping the counter siding and leaned closer, face to face till their noses were almost touching.

And How I Used To Be
And How I Used To Be
How I Used To Be

Lia continued singing softly, breath hitting against Lightning's lips making the soldier stiffen with uncomfort, her pink hair standing up on end a bit.

I'm Just A Little Unwell
How I Used To Be
How I Used To Be

Lia sang softly, blue eyes staring right into Lightning's keeping the gaze locked. Lightning wanted to look away but damnit she couldn't tere her gaze from the thief's eyes. They sparkled with slight amusement and also showing Lia was very calm, unacknowledging how close they were. As if she sensed Lightning wouldn't hit or pull away. Damn it all to hell!

I'm Just A Little Unwell

Lia finished softly, her warm soothing breath continuing to hit Lightning's lips, keeping a grin. Lightning continued staring at her, as if in a slight trance, that is till the crowd roared in applause's and whistles. Lia then laughed then stood up, putting her left arm over her stomach and giving a few bows.

"Thank you thank you! Your too much. No really you are." Lia laughed, not noticing as Lightning shook her head and gripped it a bit.

What the fuck? Damn it all! What the hell was going on? This thief must have very high class tricks!