AN: FINALLY! right? XD Sorry for the wait guys! D:
Somewhat short chapter, but I hope you enjoy it. :)
"Fang..?"
Lightning looked somewhat dazed as she stared at Fang and Vanille. She honestly didnt know where she was, why they held each other the way they need, and why Vanille cried into Fang's chest the way she did. Why did Fang utter those words?
"I'll never leave you, Vanille.."
"Lightning!" Both Pulsian's said in sync as they turned to an awaken Lightning.
Lightning groaned as she tried to sit up. The beeping of a heart monitor became more apparent. Lightning turned to it. On it was her name: Claire Farron.
Why is my name there.. I'm, I'm at a hospital.. I'm the patient..
"Vanille, get the nurses, the doctor.. the board of the hospital!" Fang yelled.
"Im on it! I'll call Serah too!" Vanille said while wiping her puffy eyes.
The heart monitor began to beep faster. Lightning's eyes never left the green squiggly line. That was her heart beat it tracked.
"Lightning.. you're awake.. Im.." Lightning's eyes finally shifted towards her lover after hearing a loud thump. Fang had fallen on her knees beside the bed Lightning laid on. Her hands took hold of her left hand. Lightning's eyes widen as Fang's lips repeatedly grazed her hand. "Im.. im so happy.. Lightning, you're finally awake. Im so happy.."
"Fang.." She slightly gasped when the Pulsian's eyes met her. Tears had built and even rolled down her cheeks. "Why are you crying, Fang.. Where am I?"
"Lightning, you're in a hospital.." Fang sighed softly giving the hand a slight squeeze. "You've been in a coma for over a month."
"In a coma? Why?!" Lightning whispered. Her eyes widened suddenly and she pushed herself in a sitting position. "Wheres Serah?!.."
"Lightning, calm down.. we're-"
"Miss Farron.."
All eyes went towards the new person in the room. A doctor came in with a small smile on his lips, a nurse was by his side a notepad was on her grasp.
"We're going to ask you a few questions, to see if you have any memory problems.." The doctor said softly. "What is your name?"
"Claire Farron, but I prefer being called Lightning." Lightning responded.
"Okay, do you have any siblings?"
"Yes, Serah Farron.. where is she, please tell me!"
"She has already been informed about your awakening.. she will be here soon Miss Farron." The doctor replied. "What is the last thing you remember?"
"I..." Lightning paused and furrowed her brows. "I.."
"Take your time.." The nurse said softly.
"I remember being on a mission. I remember saving someone.. saving him. Snow Villiers. Is he okay?"
"Yes he is.. No injuries, but do you know why?"
Fang's jaw clenched. She knew perfectly why. Lightning had sacrificed herself. Had thrown a month of her life to save the bastard. The man who had hurt Lightning's sister.
"I saved him.. I remember so much pain overwhelming me.. before i knew it i was, it felt like i was floating. Everything went black and all noise left, then she appeared.." Lightning's eyes met Fang's. Fang had stepped back to allow the doctor be closer to Lightning. But it was clear Fang wanted to be by Lightning's side. Except she wasnt, Vanille was by Fang's side. Vanille held her arm. Lightning's eyes fell down to her shaking hands. "Then I.. dont remember anything. I remember muffled noises and darkness, but thats it.. I just, i want to talk to Serah!"
"She'll be here soon. If you can give us some time with the patient.."
The two Pulsians nodded. Fang's was forced. She didnt want to leave Lightning. She had just joined her, to lesve her there. When it was apparent that she was in slight shock.
"Come on Fang.. lets wait for Sarah."
Lightning's eyes never met Fang's again.
While with the doctor, Lightning was asked more questions. How old she was. What year they were in. Where she worked. Anything to make sure all memory was there. Only the night of the incident was blurry to Lightning. Reactions were then tested. Lightning practiced holding a remote of a television in the room. Her hand was weak, it was obvious. She could take hold of the remote, but giving it squeezes was difficult. The nurse tap her knees. Lightning nodded at the feeling. She was dying to get out of the bed, but her legs said something different. They felt heavy to her.
"You will need physical therapy. Adjust to your body again. Regain muscle to do daily things, especially going back to work. Being a guardian corps officer is quite the physical task. It might take you another month to actually return to work." The doctor said as he shine a light within her eyes. She followed it as it moved. Her eyes ached a bit from the lack of light they had grown accustomed to, but they still reacted with percision. "Are you feeling any pain?"
"My ribs.." Lightning mumbled. "I can sit, but it aches a bit.. im already tired.."
"Thats not a surprise, a lot of your ribs where broken. They'll take more time to heal. Breathe.." the doctor said as he placed his stethoscope on Lightning's back. "Your ribs have recovered from their severe damage, but not completely. You will be fine, as long as you continue to rest. You will have to spend a little more time here while in physical therapy."
"Right.." Lightning said softly. "Thank you for everything."
The doctor nodded before leaving. The nurse smiled over at Lightning.
"You might not remember, but you should thank the Yun as well." She said sweetly.
"Fang?"
"Yes... she is also the reason why you are alive." She nodded and bowed. "If you'll excuse us. We will send your visitors in now."
Lightning remained quiet. She tried her hardest recalling how Fang could've saved her, but nothing came. Only an image of Fang crying surfaced.
I don't remember.. but Fang, saved me?
"Claire!" Serah bursted into the room. She hugged her sister's head tightly, too afraid to hug any other part.
"Serah.."
Lightning cuddled into her sister. She took in her warmth, her scent, her hands landed on Serah's arms giving a light squeeze.
She was real. Serah was here. In front of her, embracing her.
"Serah.. i'm so glad you're here, I.. I have so much to tell you. I have to apologize for everything. I have to make it all up. I have t-"
"Claire, it's okay. I understand why you did what you did. I understand. I'm the one who's sorry!"
"For what? You didnt do a thing Serah.." Lightning said softly.
"Yes I did.. I began to doubt you'd ever wake up. I began to doubt you'd ever open your eyes again. That you'd ever talk to me again, hug me again, anything! I questioned keeping you on life support, Claire." Lightning's sister sobbed as she held her tighter. "I thought you'd pass away and leave me. Just like mom and dad. Im sorry, I'm so sorry. I know you're stronger than this. I know you'd never leave me.. right?!"
"Serah.. I'll always be here for you, I promise." Lightning whispered as tears began to linger in her eyes.
"Snow.. he told me to keep you on life support. He said.. He said.. you were too stubborn to die."
Lightning's heart clenched tightly. Those words...she had once told Snow after he had gotten in a rough fight with PSICOM.
"Shoot.. they got me good.." An injured Snow grunted as he held his side. "Damn, if i dont make it, tell Serah Im sorry for worrying her and tell i lov-"
"Tell her yourself.." Lightning said as she drove him to the nearest hospital.
"I-I really dont think imma make it, Light."
"You'll make it. You're too stubborn to die."
The pale man grinned. "Heh, thanks Sis."
"I'm not your sister.." Lightning grumbled.
Lightning averted her eyes as memories of the male surfaced. He always wanted to be everyone's friend. He was Cocoon's very own Robin Hood at times. It bothered Lightning. It will always bother her, but she finally understood it didnt mattter what she thought of him.
"Serah.. how is he? How's Snow?" Lightning frowned. Her eyes returned to her sister's. "How are the two of you?"
"Claire, Fang told me everything that happen, and so did he. He explained everything. I know you'll be mad.."
"Serah whatever you have decided, I will support you on. Whether its having left him or being with him, I am with you one hundred percent." Lightning interrupted.
The words left the younger sister speechless. For a second she even though Claire was lying or still asleep or something, but the sincere look in Claire's eyes told her other wise. The look was filled with understanding and respect, something Serah had never seen in her sister's eyes. Tears began to form in Serah's eyes. A small smile formed.
"Claire, that means a lot. So much.. because i need your support. Thats all I ever wanted from you. Not a luxury life or constant protection.. I just wanted a supporting hand."
"I know and I apologize for not realizing that sooner."
"Snow and I are still together and we are still engaged. He told me that PSICOM woman was tricking him using her body and he said you happen to walk in as she made her move. He didnt kiss her back, he pushed her away! Claire, I trust him. I trust him because of the pain and anger his eyes displayed."
"Fang.. is everything okay?" Vanille had been sitting in the waiting room.
"Lets go, Vanille. Lets fix that problem of yours."
"Hey, hows Lightning?"
Fang tensed at the sound of the voice. She had been gone for a while, but that voice was one she'd never forget. Her eyes darted towards its direction. The blonde male grinned nervously.
"Bloody great. She forgave you. Aint that amazin'? Here I thought not all Cocoonians were stupid and Lightning proves me wrong." Fang growled.
"Fang.." Vanille took hold of Fang's hand, only for Fang to pull away.
Fang walked up to the male, glaring at him. He stepped back a bit from the tension the woman brought. "You don't deserve her kindness, her forgiveness, or her sister. I hope you fuck up again so that they can both see that once someone cheats, they'll keep doing it."
"I didn-"
"Tell someone that cares. Come on, Vanille."
Fang walked away. Vanille apologized before running off to catch up with Fang.
"Fang.. Fang, wait!"
It was an hour drive to Vanille's home in Palumpolum. Both cars were gone from the driveway. Vanille gripped the steering wheel too afraid to step out.
"Tell me how she looked like, Vanille." Fang growled.
"Fang.. i dont want you doing something bad." Vanille whispered.
"Vanille, im doing whats right!"
"What better are we if we go looking for revenge. Those arent the ways of Gran Pulse born!"
"Fuck our ways!" Fang growled.
Fang stepped out and barged into the house. She headed towards the bedroom. Her eyes open wide at the sight of a camara facing the bed. She took hold of it and pressed play.
"Dearest Hope.. please restrain yourself."
The woman chuckled as Hope kissed her neck before shoving his face in her breasts. He took no time tearing the uniform jacket to expose her large breasts.
"To think such a man from a prestigious family, a married man.. would be so wild. Does your wife not satisfy you, Hope? Ughn.." The woman groaned as Hope squeezed her breasts together. "Too eager to even reply. Do you want me Hope.."
"I wan.. I wan.."
The woman chuckled as she removed the rest of her clothes. She lowered his pants to free his erection then pushed him down to the mattress. She let no time pass before she mounted his length.
"Lets finish this before your wife comes.. or do you not care?"
"No.. No.."
"Tell me Im the best you have ever had, Hope."
"The best.. you're the best!"
The woman chuckled louder as Hope continued to praise her.
The camara was slapped away from Fang's hands, but the video continue even after the impact. Fang looked over at Vanille who cradled her head to try and block out her husband's groaning as well as the woman's.
Its that woman.. the same woman from the night I went to Nautilus. How long.. how long have these two had an affair.. how long have you been hurting Vanille? How many women has it been?!
Fang's anger built from the thoughts.
"Make it stop.. Fang.. make it stop." Vanille cried.
"I'll kill him. I'll bloody kill him!" Fang roared.
She took hold of the camara, taking its memory disk out before smashing the camara to bits. Fang wasted no time in returning to the hospital. She needed answers and she already had her first source to rely on.
"I see.. I had a feeling I jumped to conclusions." Lightning mumbled. There was still a bit of doubt but she shook it off. "If you trust him Serah, then so will I. I'll support your decision and if its not too late.. I want to be a part of the wedding plans and everything. If its not too late.."
"Its not, Claire. Thank you. Thank you."
The sisters shared another hug.
"Snow, they told me I should thank Fang for saving me, why exactly.. how did she?"
"She literally threw herself to catch you after you were slapped off the building. She gave it no second thought, Light. Before i knew it, not only were you falling, she was too. She caught up to you and even sacrificed her right arm to decrease the force of the fall.."
"I cant believe i dont remember any of that.." Lightning held her forehead within her head as she tried recalling any of those events.
"You probably lost conscious through it all. Only Fang can explain that to you.. but i dont think she wants to remember those moments. Seeing you in the brink of death, must have really traumatized her."
"Sergeant Farron, Lightning.. dammit i was worried we'd lost you in that mission. I feel like such a failure for not sending more back-up." Amodar sighed as he shook his head, he too had arrived hearing his best GC soldiers had finally awakened.
"Lieutenant Amodar, its okay."
"Its not! I honestly thought you were as good as dead, Sergeant!"
Lightning smirked softly. "If i recall i vowed there wouldnt be any deaths, Sir."
Amodar wiped away at his tears before grinning at the soldier.
"Sorry to interrupt, but I want some time alone with Lightning." Fang finally said. The sisters parted. Serah nodded and walked over to the door. "Vanille, wait for me, alright?"
"Okay.." Vanille whispered.
The company left the room leaving the women alone. Lightning locked her eyes on the sheets. She felt tension in the air, but not one she enjoyed. Something felt wrong.
"Im shocked.." Fang finally said, looking over at the door. "You go into a coma hating the guy and wake up lovin him. Why.. help me understand, Lightning."
"Im supporting my sister, Fang." Lightning replied. "If she wants to be with hi-"
"Hes the bloody reason you lost a month of your life!"
"She loves him Fang! I have no right taking her happiness away!"
"You're shitting me.. what if I go off and cheat on you huh? Say it was an accident.. huh, you'd forgive me too?!"
"Whats wrong with you?! Isnt this what you wanted too? For me to support her like you did with Vanille?"
"Forget what I said! Snow's only gonna hurt her and your sister is too stupid in love to underst-"
"Watch your mouth Pulsian!" Lightning growled.
Fang smirked. "You wake up blind, Lightning. Once a cheater always a cheater. Both of you are stupid!"
"If you're going to keep insulting us, you'll have to leave.."
"Tell me something.. how did that slut look? The one Snow was with?"
"Why do you want to know?" Lightning scanned the Pulsian. Every inch of her screamed trouble. Anger and hatred. "What are you planning, Fang? If youre out for revenge, dont. This doesnt concern you."
"Tell me, Lightning." Fang growled. "Was it that lieautenant where the incident happened?"
"Why do you want to know.." lightning repeated.
"Tell me!"
"Why?!"
"Hope fucking cheated on Vanille!" Fang finally yelled, leaving Lightning wide eyed. "I need to know if it was the same slut! I'll have the more reason to kill her after I kill that fucking Cocoonian for what he did to Vanille!"
"There has to be a story behind this, Fang. Dont jump to conclusions."
"You serious?! Leave a Cocoonian to vouche for another." Fang smirked again. "I thought you would understand. You that went through the same shit. Seeing your sister being hurt like that. Now you wake up a different person when i need you to support me."
"Fang, your actions are being fueled by rage. I cant support that. I've been there and you calmed me down. Im trying to help you so you wont do anything you regret."
"Regret?! Letting him slide like you did with Snow is something i'll regret! He deserves to go through the same as Vanille. I'll kill him. He promised to never hurt her and now.. now he's done it and i'm gonna kill him. Him and that slut!"
"Fang, listen! If its the same woman then theres a reason behind it! Hope could've been tricked or caught off guard like Snow was "
"This wasnt a little kiss Lightning, it was full on fucking! Tell me how the hell could Hope's dick go up by tricks!"
Lightning lowered her eyes. She had no response for that and she knew she couldnt reason with Fang. Fang's senses were blurred. Nothing she would say would change her mind.
"Fang.. please don't do anything you'll regret.. listen to Hope's story. Please, Fang."
"You're just not the same person anymore Lightning.. the Lightning I knew would have supported me. She would have.." Fang smirked weakly and walked towards the door. Her hand landed on the knob. "With or without your support my mind is made up. Im gonna do what is right."
"Fang.." Lightning grunted as she tried leaving the bed. Her legs had absolutely no strength. Her ribs had reached their limit.
"We're not compatible anymore, are we?" Fang mumbled.
"What are you saying, Fang?"
"That maybe its best.. if we part ways.. we just dont see eye to eye and it just pisses me off Lightning. Honestly if you werent injured, I'd have punched you back to your senses. To that strong soldier i use to know."
"Fang, wai-"
"Goodbye Lightning.."
Lightning's eyes dropped as the door shut. The sound echoed in her head. Her heart clenched tightly.
It had been a mere hour since she had awaken and already she had lost the second person that meant everything to her.
"Fang.. You idiot.."
Two weeks later
"You have been doing great with the therapy." Serah said with a smile as she helped Lightning walk in a straight line. "The nurse says that you might be done sooner than a month!"
"Once I'm out of here, you and I can plan for the wedding." Lightning smiled.
"Thank you so much for giving us your blessings, Sis." Snow said from the wall he leaned on.
"Im not your sister.." Lightning mumbled before easing her smile. "Yet.."
Snow grinned.
The couple said their goodbyes when Lightning's therapy was over. She leaned back on her bed and glanced out the window.
Fang hadn't returned. It was still hard to believe. Lightning honestly thought Fang was the one. Fang was the one Lightning had finally open up to and shared her life with.
Had she been made a fool?
Gran Pulse
Auryon sneaked down behind giant bushes. Her eyes scanned the area carefully.
She had gone hunting on her own, but heard noises all around the Faultwarren Woods. She hid within the trees as she approached one of the sources.
This is where i saw the PSICOM people. Traces of them are everywhere. Hacked vegitation. Footprints everywhere. I'm certain I saw people with PSICOM uniforms walking around. So where the hell are they? Why do all the footprints end here?
Auryon stepped out in plain sight. Seconds later she froze. Her right ear twitched at the sound of a braking twig. Before she knew it bullets began to fly at her in every direction.
"Fuck!"
She quickly threw herself on the ground before scampering away. She took hold of her bow and four arrows. Each between her fingers.
"You wanna fight, ey?!" She roared.
The arrows were released. Landing multiples places.
Soldiers smirked at the iron arrow that landed by their feet.
"Look the pathetic weapon." One soldier said.
"Stupid Pul-argh!"
The iron arrow gave no warning as it exploded, hitting the soldiers. Screams were heard everywhere as the explosions were set off.
Auryon grinned at her hidden attack.
"Teach ya to fuck with the Yun archers. Come on. Anymore of you o-" Auryon grunted at a sting she felt on her right arm. She looked over at it and saw a needle in her arm. "The fuck.. the fuck is this shit? Really.. this is the best you guys got?!"
She smirked and pulled it out, braking it without a problem. She laughed and walked towards the direction the needle had flown from.
"You're gonna regret th-" Auryon paused when the attacket surfaced. "What the.."
"Well well.. are you going to go easy on me because I'm a woman.. or because you think my breasts are amazing? Hm?"
"Please.. Dia Galena's breasts are better and they dont sag like yours do, PSICOM hag."
"You'll regret saying that, Pulsian."
Auryon grinned and took a step foward. Three steps in and her surrounding began to spin. She shut her eyes tightly and shook her head.
"The fuck.."
Suddenly her legs felt heavy. She tried reaching for another arrow, but even her arms felt heavy.
"I cant.. move.. I.."
Before she knew it the PSICOM woman walked over to her and another needle was injected into her vein. A small push was given and Auryon fell hard on the ground.
Why cant I move?! Dammit I cant even move my fucking mouth! Fuck!
"The unit was a mere distraction.. what I really wanted was to catch you off guard." The woman mounted Auryon before pressing her lips against hers. "You are a Yun, arent you.. that tattoo on your shoulder blade proves it."
The fuck.. all she wanted was to get laid? Fuck that.. I aint fucking a cocoonian! No fucking way.
Auryon was too repulsed to even feel aroused at the woman.
"Wont get it up for me? Not like you have a choice, Yun.. I always get what I want.."
Auryon groaned at the sudden heat her body began to feel. She shut her eyes tightly when she felt a hand grip her growing length.
No.. no! What the fuck is going on?! I dont want this fucking hag! Why the fuck do I have an erection?!
"Its one hell of a drug, Yun.. not even you can stop it from taking affect." The woman grinned. She lowered her pants. The woman didnt even have on panties. Auryon's eyes widened as the woman took in her length. Auryon groaned at the heat that tightly hugged her erection. "I'll make you cum inside of me.. you'll give me a child, whether you want to or not.."
What.. no.. get the fuck off me! Fucking Cocoonian.. GET OFF!
Auryon growled with anger as the woman rode her. There was nothing she could do. She was paralyzed and defenseless. She hadnt informed anyone of scouting the area. The PSICOM woman would get what she wanted.
Im gonna impregnate this damn.. Cocoonian.. dammit.. FUCK!
Jihl leaned down, smashing her breasts against the Yun's face. Auryon's eyes narrowed as she was suffocated by them. Jihl forced her mouth open to place an erected nipple inside. Auryon wished with all her might that she had the strength to bite the nipple of the woman for such humiliation. She didnt feel the breast even with her tongue. Even her tongue's tasting ability was numb by whatever Jihl inserted into her bloodstream, but the looks of Jihl's pleasure filled face, Auryon knew Jihl loved whatever she felt. She cursed the strange drug. The only thing that had any feeling was her erected penis. Try as she may, her erection wouldnt go down. While she felt nauseus by what happened her length was acting as if were happening by pure choice.
"I cant believe I'm saying this...but you Yun animals have great cocks.." Jihl ran the tip of her tongue on her bottom lip. Auryon watched as the woman squeezed her own breasts. "This is the best ride I have ever had. If I didnt hate you beasts, i'd fuck you all the time.. maybe i should keep one of you captive.."
No.. don't cum, dammit.. dont come out.. dont.. dont!
Auryon shut her eyes tightly as she released into the woman. Tears rolled down. A part of her still couldnt believe it. She had been raped by a woman. By a damned Cocoonian.
"Thank you for the contribution, Yun." The woman grinned as she pushed back her glasses.
"Wha- what are you plannin?" Auryon asked as she felt the paralysis giving out.
"Thats my little secret.. but your job is over now, so.."
The woman pulled out a pistol and shot Auryon's side. Not once, not twice.. Auryon lost count of the many shots she heard or the grunts she gave at the number of bullets that entered her body. Her left eye shut tightly as a bullet pierced it.
"Pulse will fall.. too bad you wont be alive to see it.."
Those were the last words Auryon heard before she lost conscious.
Eden - Two weeks later
Fang hadnt got the revenge she promised Vanille she would get. She didnt understand why, but Hope had vanished. Even Hope's father was clueless about his disappearance. He had reported the disappearance to officials and while they said they would do everything in their power to find him, they failed in their search or so they said. Fang had a bad feeling about it all. If Hope had been with the PSICOM woman, then maybe he was with her in secret and PSICOM knew about it and even kept it hidden.
Fang grew impatient. She went to the headquarters plenty of times only to find the PSICOM woman wasnt present. Like every day Fang waited outside as officials walked into the building. She wasn't questioned, but she knew she was being watched. Her eyes widened.
There she is.. thats Jihl Nabaat.
Fang's heart doubled in speed. Her fists balled up tightly. She stood and walked through the crowd of officials and civilians.
"Stop right there, I need a word with you.." Fang growled softly as she gripped Jihl's wrist.
"A word? Is that your excuse for holding my wrist tightly, Pulsian.." Jihl grinned slightly. "Make it quick, unlike you I have a lot to do with my time."
"Yeah, im pretty sure being a whore is a full time job sort of thing. Can't wait to have another dick inside of you, my right?"
"Watch your mouth, Pulsian.. who do you think you are!" Jihl growled as she tried to pull away. Fang's grip was locked.
"You fucked around with the wrong guy this time, you fucking bitch!"
Quickly PSICOM officers came to their superior's rescue. Guns were pointed from all directions. All aimed at the single Yun. Fang's eyes never unlocked with Jihl. She was set on killing the woman, no matter the cost.
"At ease, men.." Jihl hissed softly. "Come to my office, Pulsian and we'll discuss this like civilized people. Unless you animals of Pulse can't even handle a normal conversation."
"You fucking bitch.. I should kill you where you stand. In front of everyone that knows you. Everyone will lose respect for you after they find out what a slut you are!"
"What is she talking about?" Murmurs were heard around them. Fang smirked lightly as the soldiers' curiousity began to boil at her words.
"Oh come now, why would they believe your little make believe stories, Pulsian?" Jihl asked, unaffected by the whispers. "Now.. let me go and let us talk."
"I have nothing to say to you.." Fang growled. "All I want to hear is you choke on your blood!"
Before Fang could take hold of her lance, Jihl pressed her body against Fang's. Fang's eyes widened at the sudden reaction. The sweet scented perfume brought nothing but disgust to Fang's stomach.
"Come now.. you wouldn't dare kill a pregnant woman, would you?" Jihl hissed quietly into Fang's ear. "Isnt one of Gran Pulse's sayings.. 'Never sacrifice a youth for the gains of an elder?'"
Fang's chest tighten.
Shes.. pregnant.. with Hope's..
"You sick bit-argh!"
Fang's body tensed tightly as volts surged throughout her entire body. Her eyes went back, but before she could fall back she quickly regained her composure. She reached for her lance and spun it around before lunging it towards Jihl. Jihl had already stepped back. Fang fell to one knee. An end of her lance supported her from collapsing. Her viridian eyes glared at the woman who grinned at her victory.
"This isnt over, Slut.." Fang growled through breaths.
"Oh.. its over.. now that you have attacked me, i can make my order." Her grin widened. "Kill her."
"Like hell will i fall to a Cocoonian!" Fang stood.
I can dodge some.. and take them out even with bullet wounds. I'll take them out one by one if i have to. Until only she's standing!
"Stop!"
The bullets never came at the sound of a recognized voice. All of PSICOM turned and saw a single soldier running towards them.
"Lightning.."
"What do you think you are doing here, Sergeant Farron.." Jihl asked fixing her glasses.
"She is following my orders, Nabaat."
"Raines.."
All soldiers quickly lowered their weapons and even saluted to the male that came to view. Fang remained in defense awaiting to be betrayed at any moment. Her eyes were now glued at the pinkette. She was in her Guardian Corps uniform again and looked to be at 100% once more.
"Raines, she attacked me. She was planning on killing me." Jihl hissed.
"There are always two sides to a story, correct? Instead on killing her where she stands, i would advice we hear her out. Of course, she will still be detained.. to prevent any more conflict." Cid locked eyes with Fang.
"Mngh.. what are you doing?" Fang growled as she tried to squirm away.
Lightning was already hand cuffing the Pulsian. "Do not resist.."
"Damn you. I knew it.. this is all you freaking wanted right? To freaking arrest me?! You're suppose to be on my side, Lightning!"
Lightning remained quiet as she tightly held Fang's wrists. She nodded over at Cid, who nodded back.
"Nabaat.. i'll want to have a small chat with you later.. much has happened since i've been away and i want an explanation." Raines calmly said before leaving. "Let us be on our way, Sergeant Farron."
"Sir.."
Lightning gave a push to get Fang going. Fang became stiff as her eyes shot back at Jihl.
"Dont think this is over, you damn slut!" Fang growled.
"Fang.. walk, now.."
Another push got the Pulsian walking foward.
Guardian Corps Prison
Fang let herself fall on the cold iron bench. A steel toilet. High bars. Cold damp atmosphere.
Damn Lightning.. i knew she would betray me. I knew it. Even after that same woman hurt her damn sister.
"Fang.."
"Damn traitor.. i have nothing to say to you." Fang growled without raising her stare. She didnt even to glance at the woman for fear of going ballistic like a caged Behemoth.
"I'm not here to fight, Fang." Lightning said calmly. "You have a visitor.."
"Fang!"
"Vanille?!"
Hearing Vanille's voice made Fang stand and head towards the bars. Vanille gripped them as well before stomping a foot.
"See, this is why i didnt want to get you involved! I knew you'd do something that would get you in trouble!" Vanille whimpered. "Fang.. Fang.. you.. you dummy!"
"Vanille.. that slut Nabaat deserves every hit i can give her.. i would have too.. b-but.." Fang stopped herself. She looked away, not wanting to look Vanille in the eye. She was unsure if she should tell Vanille of Jihl's exposed truth.
"What is it Fang.."
"I.. I..."
Fang's heart clenched with pain. She didnt know what to do. She feared Vanille would lose the child if placed in more stress. Seeing the orange head in such dismay as it was, pained Fang. She couldnt bear breaking more bad news to her, but she couldnt bear hiding the truth and losing her trust like she did two years ago.
"Vanille, Im sorry, but i cant give you more time to speak to one another.. i pulled some strings to let you see Fang at this very moment, unfortunately the deal was for the visit to be a short one." Lightning interrupted.
"But.. Fang.. what do I do.. Fang, im all alone, i dont know what to do anymore!" Vanille broke out into tears.
"Vanille.." Fang cursed the bars that stood in the way of being able to hold her little sister.
"Fang.. she can stay with Serah and Snow, if you allow it." Lightning suggested.
"What.. no way!" Fang growled softly.
"She and Serah are friends. Put your anger aside and trust at least Serah."
"Vanille.." Fang looked to Vanille for approval. Vanille managed to nod. "Be careful.."
"I'll take you to Serah in a bit, Vanille. For now, i need some time alone with Fang.."
"Fang, i'll be back soon!" Vanille said before leaving.
"Take care.." Fang yelled out before glaring at Lightning. "And the hell do you want? What more can you take.."
"You have every right to be angry with me, Fang.." Lightning replied, stunning the Pulsian.
"Damn straight. You knew i had every right to kill that Nabaat bitch!"
"There are ways to do that, Fang.. you attacked in blind fury. I believe you once told me to never go into battle like that. Look where it got you.." Lightning countered. Fang gripped the bars. "But.. you do have a point. Nabaat has done a lot of things-"
"What the hell are you talking about?"
"Cocoon.. Cocoon is at war.. with Gran Pulse." Fang's eyes widened. "They have been at war for almost three months now."
"That means.. you and i are enemies." Fang said almost in a whisper. Her brows pushed together. "Is that why you kept it hidden from me?!"
"You're kidding?" Lightning crossed her arms as her eyes locked with Fang's. "You really think i'd stoop that low?" Fang hesitated with responding, averting her eyes towards the ground. Lightning sighed and shook her head. "Fang, the Guardian Corps have nothing to do with this.. it was all PSICOM and it has all been under Lieutenant Colonel Nabaat's orders. They finally got reason to enter Gran Pulse when those Gran Pulse Juggernauts went berserk on the innocent civilians of Cocoon."
"That wasnt our fault!" Fang growled.
"I know Fang.. I know."
Fang's eyes finally rose when she felt Lightning's hands on hers. She flinched, catching herself in the last second not to pull her hands away. She saw the guilt Lightning felt through her icy blue eyes.
"I'm sorry Fang, i'm really sorry for seeming like i was standing up against you, but i had to act as if i was your enemy. I rather have you locked up than have you shot dead.."
"Light-"
"I'm getting you out of here, one way or another.. then.."
"Sergeant Farron.."
Both women parted from the bars with two steps back. Their eyes headed towards the male that had rescued Fang; Brigadier General Cid Raines.
"I have to speak with you in my office, Sergeant."
"Sir.." Lightning saluted. Raines nodded before stepping out. Lightning sighed softly and looked over at Fang. "Fang.. I, I'll make sure to get you out of here, okay?"
"I dont want your help." Fang mumbled. Her eyes widened when a pale arm reached for hers and pulled her over to the bars. She held herself from leaning against it, even though Lightning's forehead did. "Let go of me.."
"I dont care if you want it or not, I want to help you. I will help you." Lightning gripped her wrist. "I am not ready to give up on us, not yet and i'll be damned if i let you throw it all away when i know you don't want to. You tell me to leave, but your eyes tell me to stay. Your true emotions are clouded by rage, i know you still want me in your life as much as i want you, Fang!" Her eyes narrowed. "I'm not running away from this anymore and im not allowing you to run either."
"What the hell are you rambling on about?" Fang averted her eyes. "What the hell happened while you were in that coma, Lightning?"
"I realized how much you mean to me. I realized that only you give me this much strength. Only you make me feel as if i am never alone. Even while i was in a coma, i could hear your voice and feel your warmth. Fang, you were always with me werent you?" Fang refused to respond. Lightning smirked lightly. "I know youre angry at my decision with Snow and Serah, but i trust Serah.. i should have trusted her long ago. I am ready to let her go. I realized, life is too short to spend it alone. Its time i lived my own life and spend with the person I love. That's you, Fang.." Fang's eyes finally shot towards the soldier's. "I love you, Fang."
"Lightning, you mean that?" Fang slowly let her forehead fall against the bars. "You still want me after all i said.."
"I know it was out of rage. If i recall i have physically hurt you through my fits of rage and yet you always stood by my side and supported me, havent you? Thank you, Fang." Fang blinked. "You told me to tell you that once i was ready, didnt you?" Lightning's hands reach for the back of Fang's head.
"Lightning, I.."
"Dont.. say it, once youre ready."
Fang couldn't get any more words out. Soon she felt Lightning's lips pressed against hers. Her arms snaked around the soldier's waist. The two pressed as close as they could as they tried to feel as much as their warmth as they could. Lightning blushed lightly as she felt a familiar hardness against her thigh. She slightly pulled away, finding Fang a little flustered. Their eyes darted down at the erection.
"Sorry, its been.. its been awhile.." Fang mumbled as her face began to burn from embarrassment.
Lightning chuckled softly and gave the huntress' hand a squeeze. "I promise we'll do plenty of that once everything is settled."
Fang smirked weakly. "You better not be lying." Her grin vanished. "Lightning, about the war.."
"I dont know many details, but i will find more and tell you as soon as i can. Fang, we are not enemies." Lightning shook her head. "I will never point a gun at you again, i promise."
"Lightning.."
"Im sorry, but i have to go now. Fang, have patience. Everything will be settled soon. Dont allow your emotions to get the best of you, understood?" Fang nodded. Another kiss was shared. "I promise, i wont abandon you. Ever.."
"Thank you.. take care of Vanille and yourself."
Fang watched as the soldier took her leave. Her eyes shut tightly, as tightly as her hands gripped the once again cold bars. Loneliness wasnt unavoidable, even when the warmth of Lightning's lips still lingered on hers.
Why didn't Auryon, Galena, or Simone tell me of the war.. did they think I wasnt trustworthy because i have stepped foot on Cocoon? You guys wouldnt question me, would you? I will never abandon Gran Pulse.. Never.. I will get out of here and fight Cocoon if i have to, to save Gran Pulse..