A/N: This is the last chapter! It's so sad. The finale I guess that's what you could call it. I want to cry, but I'm the one writing it so I can't. Or else I'll get distracted and never get this out! Don't worry folks I'll try to listen to uplifting happy music like that annoying song 'Cartoon Heroes' that is on the new version of DDR -shudders- That song is scary!
Selphie: No listen to the happy song! Sing the happy, happy, happy, happy song sing the happy, happy, happy song!
Kairi: -silence-
Me: All right then on with the chapter…by the way anyone know who got Selphie high because she's loosing it
Selphie: Darn rabbit you stole my trix cereal again! How could have the low life disguise fool me!
Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts.
Chapter Thirty-Four: I'll Miss You
"Selphie!"
"Tidus!"
"Selphie!"
"Tidus!"
"Selphie!"
"But Tidus it's so cute!" Selphie squealed showing Tidus the cute stuffed panda bear she was holding. To pass the time Tidus had brought Selphie to a small toy store in the airport, but he soon realized that was a mistake. How could he not know Selphie would go crazy in a toy store?
"No! Come on Selph we have to hurry up or we're going to be late for our flight," Tidus argued grabbing Selphie's wrist and dragging her out the store. Selphie put her foot down and grabbed the edge of the door.
She started to whine as Tidus tried to pull her out of the shop. "No I want Mr. Panda!" she cried. Tidus let out a sigh.
"No we are leaving!"
Two Minutes Later
"Heres your purchase sir have a nice trip on the Hawaiian airlines," the cashier said handing Tidus the stuffed Panda bear. Tidus gave it to Selphie who squealed in delight and skipped out of the store.
'Man I'm such a sucker.'
The two boarded the plane and got their seats in B12 and B13. Selphie got the window seat of course Tidus had no problem with this when he was by a window he seemed to have sleeping problems. Tidus put up their things and buckled up. Selphie had already buckled her seatbelt and was currently playing with Mr. Panda.
Tidus couldn't help but smile. She looked so happy. It had been a while since he'd seen her smile so much. He liked when she smiled. The plane took off leaving Hawaii once and for all. Soon as they were steady in the air the announcer came on the intercom.
"Okay welcome to, what did we decide to name it? What! That's a stupid name…fine. Welcome to FBI airlines! That sounds so gay doesn't it kids? Anyway this is Reno speaking, now you all are expecting a boring flight and sitting the entire time. No, that isn't the case! See this is a state of the art plane, you can walk around and explore different rooms, but of course you know you'll have to return to your seats at night. So have fun kiddos and we'll announce anything important!"
Selphie looked at Tidus. "Come on Tidus let's go look around," Selphie said unbuckling her seatbelt and setting Mr. Panda on the floor. Tidus shook his head and held her back as everyone left the seating area and filed out to the corridors. "Tidus!"
"Can't we stay here by ourselves?" Tidus asked discreetly getting closer to Selphie. Selphie paused for a moment then nodded.
"We can play speed!" Selphie exclaimed shoving the cards in front of his face before he could kiss her. Tidus blinked and slowly agreed. He had something in else in mind when he suggested the idea, but he loved playing speed.
As the two were playing speed Tidus began thinking about how lonely he would be when he went back to Michigan. Sure Axel and Wakka lived in the same town as he did, but it'd never be the same without Selphie. Regardless of her hyper activeness she was very easy to get along with.
Since Tidus hadn't been paying attention for the last five games Selphie had been on a winning streak. Usually Tidus beat her when they played card games. "Tidus, what's the matter? And don't say nothing because something is up I know it is."
"Well I just thinking about how it'll be without you around," Tidus replied feeling guilty that he had destroyed the happy mood. Selphie patted him on his shoulder; it was obviously an attempt to make him feel better.
She smiled at him. "Tidus, I'll always remember you and then I'll have Mr. Panda to keep me company too!" Selphie exclaimed. "But I guess you'll have nothing to remind you of me, so here." Selphie took her necklace off of her neck and placed it in Tidus's hands.
"But Selph this is your favorite necklace."
"Exactly it's guaranteed to make you think your of your drop-dead gorgeous girlfriend." Tidus chuckled stuffing her necklace into his left front pocket.
"Thanks Selphie." Selphie gave him a thumbs-up placing a small kiss on his cheek.
"Now hurry up I want to beat you again!"
Tidus smirked. "You won't be beating me." Selphie passed out the cards and they played another round of speed. This time Tidus won and regained his spot of the king of speed. The next few games were boring for Selphie since she wasn't winning anymore.
Selphie put down her cards and yawned. "Tidus can we do something else I'm bored," Selphie whined faking a yawn for emphasis. Tidus yawned and collected all of the cards and put them back in their place.
"What did you have in mind?" he asked staring at the brunette girl. She shrugged and slouched in her seat. "Well do you want to know what I have in mind?" She nodded her head oblivious to the fact that he wanted to kiss her. "Okay close your eyes." She did as she was told expecting a surprise.
"I'm so excited," she whispered so that Tidus could hear. Tidus leaned in and kissed her on her lips. Selphie's eyes flew open. She hadn't been expecting a kiss. She frowned and gently pushed him away. "Aww I thought you were actually going to give me something worthwhile."
Tidus frowned. "Hey that'll probably be one of the last kisses we share and you're calling it unworthy!" Tidus exclaimed pretending to be angry with her. Selphie giggled and shook her head.
"No it's just something I wasn't expecting but you can continue." Tidus blushed and nodded. He kissed her again this time staying longer then he had before. Selphie returned his kiss turning a little red as she always had.
He pulled away all too soon for Selphie. She pouted and pulled him back planting a small kiss on his lips. Tidus raised an eyebrow wondering why she had did what she did and why she was holding his shirt collar. "I just wanted another kiss," Selphie giggled setting him free.
The plane made its first stop Nevada. It was time to say goodbye to the threesome of Hayner, Pence, and Olette. Selphie embraced Olette followed by Kairi and lastly Naminé. Selphie knew Naminé and Olette had been very close so it was very sad to see them part. Tidus handed each of the three a small white envelope before they left the plane.
The second landing was in Utah. Tidus gave both Dagger and Vivi an envelope before they left plane. Vivi had been hugged several times and was almost suffocated by Selphie and Kairi. Vivi finally got his revenge as well. He kicked Sora in his shin before leaving shouting something about locking him in the closet. Dagger and Yuffie of course had their tear-filled goodbye before she left the plane.
The third landing it was Naminé's turn to leave. Selphie couldn't help but wonder why Roxas hadn't been at her goodbye ceremony. She shrugged it off and squeezed the poor blonde girl before she left. Soon it would be time for their landing in Alaska.
Selphie grabbed Rikku in the hallway. "Rikku I'm going to miss you!" Selphie cried. The two girls embraced jumping around as they hugged like the hyperactive girls that they were. "Promise me you'll e-mail me everyday?"
"As long as you e-mail me everyday!" Rikku exclaimed realizing Selphie from the hug. The two girls nodded in agreement. "It's like losing my second sister."
"Well you not losing me I'm just going far away," Selphie replied in a matter-of-fact tone. Rikku nodded and hugged Selphie again before wondering off to find Paine. A small tear escaped her emerald eyes.
"Selphie it's all right." Tidus who had secretly watched from far away pulled her into a loving embrace. "I'm sure you'll see Rikku again, maybe in college. You both aspire the same career."
"I know she's like my second sister. She understands me almost as much as Kairi does and I'll miss her," Selphie replied returning his embrace and continued whining as she had since Naminé had left.
The plane landed in Alaska. Rikku and Selphie attached threatening not to let go. Roxas and Riku pried the two away from each other. Rikku's sobbing could be heard from off of the plane. Selphie went back to her seat trying to silence her cries. She knew she would have to go through that in a couple of hours, except with Tidus.
Tidus sat back down next her. "You should get some sleep Selphie all of this is probably making you exhausted." Selphie shook her head.
"I want to be there with you when you leave," Selphie replied resting her head on his shoulder. Tidus smiled and gently ran his fingers through her hair. She smiled. "I could never forgive myself if I didn't get to say goodbye."
He let out a sigh. "I'll wake you up when I'm ready to leave," Tidus stated. "Will you go to sleep now? I know your tired I can see it in your eyes."
Selphie smiled. Tidus was always able to tell how she was feeling. He had that special talent just like Kairi. "Okay, but promise me one thing."
"What do you want me to promise?"
"That one day I'll get to see you again," Selphie said closing her eyes. She started to fall asleep. "And you'll ask me…to marry you." She let out a small yawn before falling completely asleep.
"I promise."
Tidus fell asleep for the remainder of his plane ride. He started to dream of something. He was in a strange town in a park sitting on a white bench at night. In front of him was a fountain. A brunette woman sat down next to him. He couldn't see her face all he could see is that her lips were moving.
She seemed happy and there was a smile on her face. She grabbed his hand and he gave her something shiny. Tidus didn't know what it was, but it twinkled in the moonlight. The last thing he heard was himself laugh and then something knocked him on the ground.
Tidus's eyes flew open and he saw Wakka standing in front of him. "I woke him up Axel," Wakka said walking away to go gather his bags. Tidus looked outside and noticed the plane had landed in Michigan. He sighed and opened the bin to gather his things.
He pulled his bags down and set them on the ground. He quickly placed an envelope in Selphie's lap. "Bye Selph," he whispered kissing her cheek and touching it with the back of his hand before grabbing his bags and heading down the pathway.
Selphie moaned opening her emerald eyes. "Tidus are we in Michigan yet?" she asked halfway asleep. She heard no answer. Her eyes shot open and she realized he wasn't there. She looked down in her lap and saw a white envelope. "Tidus!" she exclaimed running down the pathway.
He was about to step off the plane when she grabbed him and pulled him back inside. "You're awake?" he asked slightly surprised. Selphie frowned at him and put her hands on her hips.
"You weren't going to wake me up were you?" she asked although it was already obvious. Tidus slowly nodded. "Oh well now is not the time to hold a grudge, so I guess this is goodbye then?"
"Yeah," Tidus mumbled looking away from her eyes. He knew they were already welled up with tears; it would make it less bearable to part if he saw her cry. He closed his eyes and faced her. "Goodbye Selph."
Selphie choked unable to hold back her tears. She pulled him into a tight hug, but not bone-crushing. "I'll miss you!" she choked out tears getting all over his dry clothing. Tidus smiled sadly returning her hug.
"I'll miss you too Selphie," he replied. "Just promise me you won't cry so much, I wouldn't make me happy to know you were crying over me. I want you to be happy okay?" Selphie nodded and wiped her tears trying to make them stop.
"I'll be lonely without you," she replied. "I know Kairi will be there for me but you have a part of my heart that will only be filled by your presence. Please promise me you won't forget me okay?"
Tidus nodded. "I love you Selphie."
"I love you too."
They shared one last kiss before Selphie pulled away allowing Tidus leave the plane. He waved goodbye from afar. Selphie waved a little before the doors closed. She sighed and walked back to her seat. She sat down and broke into tears. She knew Tidus told her not to cry but she couldn't help but feel the urge to. The sensation was overwhelming her. A sensation of loneliness.
Selphie was soon home. She still refused to open the envelope; she already knew what was inside. She didn't feel ready to look at their group picture. Selphie set her bags neatly in the corner of her room. She was shocked that she was actually trying to keep things tidy.
Usually her room was a mess, but today she felt like it need to be cleaned. Slowly she stepped into the center of her messy room and picked up a shirt. She remembered she had been trying to find the perfect outfit to impress a boy named Irvine at school, but right he seemed like nothing.
She slowly started to pick up the other scattered clothing on her floor. With everything she picked up she began to remember her old life, the life without Tidus and the others. Selphie wanted to scream, but she knew better. Her mom would only run in and demand answers then she'd be forced to tell the entire story.
It was better to keep it to herself. She slowly dropped her clothing in her hamper. She made a mental to wash them tomorrow. Selphie walked over to bed and fell onto it facedown. Her arms were spread out to either side of it.
"I miss you," she mumbled into the pillow.
Tidus sat on his roof staring out into the endless night sky. He felt emptiness inside of him as he stared at the stars. He wasn't hungry he was missing something.
I miss you
He could have sworn he heard Selphie's voice in his head. He smiled and said, "I miss you too."
A/N: And there you have it the last chapter of this wonderful fan-fiction 'Things are not always what they seem'. Boy I'll miss this one. After all it was like the first fan-fiction I have ever written. (On this site anyway) Well I have so many people to thank so let's get started.
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It'll be called 'Is This Just Another Lie?' and will probably be out tomorrow if I can get my fingers in a typing mood. I'm also trying to finish the one-shot song fic I started. Well anyway thanks for sticking with me through this confusing plot! I love you all eternally even if you didn't review! Thank you so much for reading it and I hope that you all will turn in for the sequel.
You will if you want to see a happy ending… -evil laugh-