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It's Lightning's side of the story this time! I know some have been asking about it so here it is!

Here's chapter 14! XD

Sorry if its short though! X(

Disclaimer: No. FFXIII isn't mine. I wish.

Chapter 14:

Sky blue eyes blinked open slowly, taking in the tell-tale signs of fluorescent lights on a white ceiling. '…the Infirmary…But why? What happened?' Light blinked once more and made a move to sit up. A burning pain flashed through her back and shoulder forced her to lie back down, grunting in pain.

"Alright there, Lightning?"

Lightning snapped her eyes over to the direction of the gruff voice. '…Amodar.' The said man was staring at her with a small grin on his face, despite the obvious concern shining in his kind eyes. Amodar made his way to the bedside and sat in the conveniently placed chair. "…you, soldier, are one reckless fellow. Really… fighting a behemoth in your state and condition? Alone at that? Girl, you are lucky to be alive…." Amodar sighed and shook his head in disapproval.

Lightning stared at the ceiling in silence. There was nothing to be said. She had been reckless. Fighting had always gotten her mind off things. With all the things that happened, let's face it, she needed something big. A behemoth fitted the bill.

"…in any case, you are not allowed to return to the battlefield until you've recovered. Fully. And that's an order. Is that understood?" Amodar's gaze was stern.

"…Sir, yes, sir." Was Lightning's reluctant reply of affirmation. Amodar nodded in approval and stood up. He had no doubt the soldier would follow orders. His eyes watched as the soldier winced slightly in an attempt to move. She had been lucky alright. Very lucky in fact. If the other regiment hadn't made it in time, Lightning would have been fatally injured. Or worse, dead. Her speed had saved her this time. She had managed to evade a potentially fatal attack from the blasted creature. But its tail had caught her in a vicious swipe and tossing her like a puppet.

He shook his head slightly as he remembered rushing to the battle, only to see the pink-haired soldier being thrown in the nearby cliff. The sight had been utterly terrifying.

Amodar thanked the Fal'Cie for his soldiers then. They had fought valiantly to draw the attention of the beast away from Lightning, killing it in the process.

Lightning had not only been reckless. She hadn't been focusing her fullest either. He could tell, after seeing her in action for years. But he wasn't about to call her out on that. He knew. He had been to Serah's wedding. Heard the rumors. So really, Lightning couldn't be blamed.

But perhaps, recruiting her for the mission wasn't a good idea after all…

Thuds rang out in the empty house and a heavy sigh was heard. 'Of course. Light wouldn't be here…' The tall figure thought. '…why would she come back here?' Nevertheless, the figure took a long searching tour of the house, hoping to find at least something to help the search for the strawberry head soldier.

"…nothing at all, huh…."

Light stared at the disgusting lump on her plate the nurse called a meal. '…ugh. I hate this place…' Sighing, she slowly started eating. Food was a necessary energy source, and energy was needed to finish the mission, she told herself. '…well, as much energy I can get from this stupid glop.' Lightning rolled her eyes and forced the rest of it down her throat.

The food then threatened to make its way back up when Lightning thought of Serah and her cooking. Or the mere thought of her sister. Her eyes darted to the black pouch placed at the bedside table, and hardened. '…the video…' She missed Serah, yes, but watching the video was still a little too much to handle.

Lightning sighed again and lay back down on the bed. '…a week and a half huh…' She thought, wondering if Serah had made it safely back to Bodhum. 'Hope hadn't called so Serah ought to be fine.' Lightning groaned and shook her head slightly. She should stop worrying about Serah. It wasn't wanted. '…nor needed…' she added bitterly, thinking of Snow.

She wished desperately to forget all that happened and focus on the mission. But it was impossible. Serah popped up at every corner of her mind every second she was awake. Hell, sometimes even when she was asleep. Even thinking about the promotion she would receive if the mission was successful lead to Serah. But it didn't matter. The mission was her priority now.

'…liar…' her mind sniped. Lightning groaned.

Lightning was about to bury herself in the covers and rest when she heard a voice she wished she imagined.

"Hey."

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