Be my Hope, Be my Light

A/N: WOW! Its been a long time since I updated huh? Well after I got through the tough exams, I couldn't help but write my heart out. Even though I have some exams left, you my dear readers, come before that. So here it is! Part 2 of the Parallel future: Your Eyes. I was thinking of writing Part 3 but I might save it for later and get back to the main story. Thoughts? Hope you enjoy it!

I do not own Square Enix or Final Fantasy.

Parallel Future: Your Eyes.

Part 2

Hope hesitantly left the house. He had no idea what was going on with his wife but vowed to get to the bottom of it.

Things just started to work out between us. I am not going to let anything ruin that.

"Light…what happened?" Hope couldn't concentrate on his work. Usually he would be writing away like there was no tomorrow. He could still vividly see the lifeless expression on her face. Hope was cast out of his thoughts when his phone rang. The caller ID read Serah.

"Hello, Serah?"

"Hi Hope, how have you been?"

"Honestly, I've been better. Cant get any work done."

"Whats wrong?" Serah asked concerned.

"I…I really don't know. Is Light alright?"

"You should know the answer to that. You are her husband after all, right?"

"Yeah but…I am really lost on this one. Do you have any idea?"

"Well…it might've been my fault?" Serah timidly said.

"What did you do?" Hope raised his voice a bit and Serah noticed.

"Sheesh, don't go overboard." Serah scolded.

"Yeah…I am sorry. Its just…."

"I know you love her Hope, don't worry."

"Thanks for understanding."

"And she loves you too, don't forget that." Serah added.

"I wont."

"Well this morning I called her and kinda…well.."

"Well what?" Hope sounded impatient.

"I…ummm…asked her when would I become an aunt." Hope stopped to think for a minute and got an idea of whats going on.

"Serah...please, don't ask her or anyone else for that matter." Hope tried to control his anger.

"I know…but shes my sister so…"

"So what! Shes a very volatile woman! You can't play with her feelings like that! She just got used to the idea of being next to me and now of all things you brought that up!" Serah listened and got quite for a bit. She could hear Hope catch his breath on the other line.

"So, is that enough steam out of your system?"

"Yeah, kinda." Hope sighed.

"Men." Serah sighed heavily.

"Whatever…just don't do it again."

"You got it. I guess you should talk about this with her."

"I will, good bye."

"Bye."


Lightning couldn't believe it. Her knees almost gave out when she got the result.

I don't know what to do…We never discussed about this.

Lightning slowly slid down against the wall, unable to keep her balance.

Will he hate me for this?

Lightning knew that Hope had a lot of responsibilities. No ordinary man could live up to all of them but Hope managed to do it somehow. As his wife, Lightning wanted nothing more but to relieve him of his tensions and give him a warm place to come back to. She never wanted to be a burden for him.

Why…Why now…Damn it.

"Damn it!" Lightning gritted her teeth and hit her fist against the wall. She continued to hit the wall till her hands lost the strength to do so.

I…I have a baby…his baby…our baby…inside of me

Lightning once again looked over the dipstick that confirmed her fears. She threw it out the bathroom door in frustration and hung on to her knees in desperation.

Will he leave me?

That was Lightnings greatest fear after falling in love with Hope. She never expected that she would find love but instead found out that she desperately needed it.

I need Hope.

Lightning could feel the tears starting to stain her face.

I need him!

"God! I never thought I would love him this much!"

But would Hope accept her now? She didn't know. She didn't want to know.

Is it better if I leave him?

She knows what the public thinks about them. She knows that everyone thinks that Hope made a mistake in marrying her. She knows that he would've been better off marrying an Academy scientist. She knows she can't live up to everyones expectations. She knows that she is….

I am useless to Hope…

"I…I don't know how I will live without him." Instinctively, her hands moved to her belly. "But now…theres a part of him with me. I'll survive without him…for his sake." Lightning started packing everything that she would need, all the while running out of tears to shed. She opened the door and prepared to leave behind her life with Hope. She shivered after realizing how cold it was outside but continued to move out nonetheless.

"Goodbye Hope…I'm sorry."


"No answer huh?" Hope tried calling Lightning but got no answer. "Oh well, it's better if I talk to her face to face." Hope put the cellphone back in his pocket. "It's really cold outside." As the cold wind hit him, he couldn't help but worry about Lightning. "I should get her some new winter clothes." Hope arrived at the door step and noticed something unusual.

Why is the door open?

Not taking any chances, Hope took out his gunblade in blade mode, ready for anything. He slowly pushed the door open and took cover at the side. Taking a careful glance, he saw nothing to which he took a breath of relief.

Okay…that still doesn't explain the door.

"Maybe Light forgot to close it when she went out." Hope rationalized and entered his bedroom only to realize that something really was wrong. "Why on Pulse are all of her things gone?" Examining every inch of the room, he couldn't find anything to get to the bottom of this until he found a dipstick lying on the floor. By the looks of it, Hope deduced that someone threw it from the bathroom. Picking it up, Hope realized what it was. "A hCG dipstick. Used for confirming the presence of human chonrion gonadtrophin. Now why on earth would she use this, after all, the only reason you use this is….is to…." Hope's eyes widened with shock.

It cant be…she cant…she wouldn't.

Hope knew that she was insecure about their marriage. He knew that she didn't want to be a burden so what would she do if she found out that she was pregnant?

She…she would leave me thinking that I am better off without her…dear God…no….NO!

Hope could feel the adrenaline fueling his fears. He searched the entire house, kicking down every door but there was no sign of her. Hope ran out of the house and started shouting her name.

"Light! Light!" He could care less what the people around him were thinking or muttering.

I lost her once…I am not losing her again!


Lightning arrived at the platform, taking a seat on a nearby bench. She impatiently waited for the train to arrive. There was no going back now. She had made her decision.

Thank Etro no ones around here to see me like this.

Hardly anyone besides her was here.

Guess it's that time of year huh?

It's the winter and right about now, everyone would be in the warmth and comfort of their homes surrounded by their loved ones. Lightning had no one now. She planned to leave everything behind but…

Hope….

Even now, with her resolve, the thought of leaving him hurts. Not only because she will no doubt hurt him but also because she can't live without him.

"Hey there, could you give us some directions?" Lightning was snapped out of her thoughts. She was surrounded by four guys from all sides.

Damn it! How could I let this happen.

"Excuse me? I didn't quite get that." She planned on getting out of this nice and easy.

"Yeah, we were wondering if you could tell us where we are." One of the guys spoke.

"Or maybe you could come with us." Another spoke.

Shit..looks like theres no getting by this.

"I really don't have time for this." Lightning spoke boldly.

"What's that?"

"If you all know whats good for you, then you better get out of here, or else." All of them started laughing.

"Really? Lets find out, shall we?" One of the guys tried to grab her wrist but Lightning acted fast. She punched him straight in the face and the man fell backwards. "You little….! " He didn't get a chance to finish as Lightning put her boot over his throat. The others cowered back.

"What the hell is she?!"

"Don't mind her! She's all alone! Get her!" This would've been much easier if she still had her powers as a L'cie. Lightning hit the guy who was at her mercy right between the legs, effectively neutralizing him. She took a few steps backwards to get into a battle stance but bumped into someones chest.

How did he get behind me!

Quickly, Lightning turned and instinctively punched him in the face. The mans face turned to one side, but he didn't say anything. In that one moment, she got a good look at him. Green eyes and platinum hair. Lightning froze. She had punched him.

"H-Hope…" Hope pushed her aside and went ahead to fight the men.

"Who the hell is this guy? Oh shit! That's…"

"That's the Director! What should we do?"

"Who cares what he is, he is just one guy!"

Lightning knew as she looked at his back that Hope was giving off a terrible aura. Right now, Hope was far more dangerous than herself. One of the guys tried to land a punch but Hope side stepped and elbowed him in the side. Another tried to get him from behind but Hope kicked him straight in the neck. In the blink of an eye, the two men had fallen leaving only one who suddenly stopped infront of Hope, wishing that he wasn't born. Hope grabbed the back of his head and thrust it against the wall. There was a cracking sound and blood started flowing out from the assailant's head. After Hope was done, he turned towards Lightning. His face was sore from her punch as he made his way towards her. Lightning couldn't believe what she had just witnessed. Hope firmly grabbed her wrist and pulled her along with him. Through all her adventures, Lightning never feared anything. Neither monsters nor Fal'cie. But right now she was afraid of Hope.


Hope shut the door after he pushed Lightning into the living room. Her heart was pounding mercilessly against her chest as fear gripped her entire being.

What will he do?

Her fear turned into worry after seeing how much his face had swelled up from her punch. It took all of her courage to take some steps towards him. That didn't go unnoticed by Hope but he didn't move. Lightning couldn't make out the expression on his face as his long silver hair covered his face. She took one deep breath before moving her hand towards his cheek.

"Hope…I.." Immediately upon contact, Hope pushed her aside and struck a thunderous slap across the side of her face. Lightning nearly fell to the floor but she could care less about that. He had slapped her for the first time.

Hope…he…he slapped me.

Taken over by shock, Lightning raised her head to look at him, only to find Hope on the verge of tears, a sight she never wanted to see.

No! I…I never wanted you to cry!

"Hope…I.." She lost her words when his face hardened.

"Just shut it!" Hope raised his fist to punch her in the face but Lightning didn't show any resistance. She closed her eyes and prepared herself for it. She deserved it. After a few seconds, she opened her eyes to see his fist frozen just mere inches from her face. Hope gritted his teeth, grabbed her by the shoulders and pushed her against the wall. "I cant even hit you! After all this…I..I just cant." Hope wasn't thinking straight. His thoughts weren't rational. Lightning knew it. This would be Hope's most vulnerable moment but she was glad that she could be here to get him through this.

"Hope…" Hearing his name, Hope glared at her.

"Don't say my name." Lightning was at a loss for words. "You cant say my name after what you just did. Don't think I am just going to welcome you back with open arms."

"I know." Lightnings face fell. Hope lift up her chin so they could meet eye to eye. Broken blue against fiery green.

"Why?" Hope raised his voice. "Why did you marry me?" Lightning tensed at the question. The answer was obvious but she couldn't say it. "Was everything a lie? Our marriage, our vows, our life….our relationship?"

"NO! It wasn't a lie!" Lightning shouted.

"Then why did you try to leave me?"

"I…I…"

"Did you think that I'd leave you, knowing you were pregnant?" Lightning eyes widened in shock. He knew.

"H-how did you…" Hope slammed his hand against the wall right next to her face.

"Answer the damn question! Is that what you think of me? That I am that kind of man? I really don't see any point in being together if that is the extent of your trust for me." Lightning was frozen with fear. The fear of being left alone. Her entire world was breaking apart just because Hope was misunderstanding everything. She had to speak up. Hope pulled back and retreated a few steps as he fell on his knees. "Just..just leave me be. I'm tired of living this..this lie. I am tired of trying. Tired of my feelings for you."

No…no…Don't say it Hope…Don't!

Hope got up and turned his back on her.

No…

"I'm leaving the house in your care. Its yours."

No…

"I'll move into the Academy."

No…

"You could go for abortion."

No…

"You can take off the ring and throw it away or something."

No…

"Good bye…" Hope started walking away.

"NO!" Lightning tackled him to the ground and wrapped her arms around him in a tight embrace. "Don't leave me!" Hope tried to struggle out of it but he was overwhelmed. Not by the strength of her embrace but by the strength of her words. Hope stopped resisting as Lightning cried into his chest. After a while she stopped crying. She had run out of tears to shed. She positioned herself above Hope who was lying on the floor with his gaze averted. "Look at me…please." Hope was startled after hearing her plea. He complied and looked at her.

"Why?" Hope managed to mutter.

"Because I love you."

"No….dont…don't say it." Hope begged her. He couldn't take anymore of this.

"I have to…make things clear between us." Lightning cupped his face in her hands, making him look into her eyes. Eyes washed over with love and care. "I love you."

"Why did you leave?" Lighting let go of his face and rested her head on his chest.

"I was afraid."

"Afraid of what?"

"That I was a burden to you. I know everyone doesn't think that I am worthy to be your wife. You've heard it from others right?" Hope remained silent. "You work yourself to death for everyone's sake. You don't need someone who is high maintenance like me. You need someone who makes you feel comfortable. Not someone like me who always keeps barriers to push everyone away. You shouldn't deal with that but…." She got up to look at him and smiled. "You never gave up. You were always there beside me but I didn't notice until I realized that I was madly in love with you." She caressed his cheek. "You proposed to me, married me, made me the luckiest and happiest woman alive and now…" She brought his hand to her belly. "We have given life. The life we created is inside me." Hope couldn't help but cry. Lightning wiped his tears away. "I didn't want this to be a burden as well." Lightning felt a new stream of tears fall down her eyes and smiled sheepishly. "I'm really stupid, aren't I?"

"Idiot!" Hope hugged her fiercely as Lighting stroked his soft platinum hair.

"I'm really insensitive when it comes to this. I..I never realized how much pain I put you through. I know I always say that you deserve someone better but no more. You don't need anyone else. If you are happy then I am happy, if you cry then I will cry, if you are uncertain then I will talk about it with you, if you suffer then I will comfort you but I will never leave you..never again. I WILL become the woman you deserve." Hope couldn't help but smile after everything. Hope had cried out his insecurities and pain but somehow, Lighting managed to make him smile regardless of everything. Hope brought her face closer.

"You are already the woman I deserve. You always were." Hope connected their lips in a loving kiss.

I don't know what the future holds for us but as long as we are together, I know we can make it through anything.

A/N:

Phew! Glad that's over! Hope it was a good read. Next chapter, we will return to the main story…as soon as I figure out what to write :3 oh and after my exams end which would be around Friday. So hope you can all wait till then. Forgive me if I cause you too much suffering but even Hope and Light need a break once in a while right?

Hope and Light: NO WE DON'T!

Sheesh. Ok, I will try to update as soon as I can. Till then, happy reading and please share your thoughts and as always REVIEWS ARE HIGHLY WELCOME AND APPRECIATED!