Epilogue

Many Years later_

Life in Bodhum was changing for many of its inhabitants. The sleepy beach city was booming once again with tourism, new families, and just happier people. The sleepy beach city also had become one of the most accepting places for diversity, and that was good for magic users.

Within the sleepy beach city, rules were finally changed that finally made magic users more welcome, as having magic was no longer considered a crime in Bodhum. With a lot of consideration and the new leadership of PSICOM, the new laws were put into place, and fear died down from the infamous War of Transgression, as people of magic and people who did not have magic came together.

Ever since Jihl Nabaat and Caius Ballad were arrested, it seemed changes happened to both PSICOM and Guardian Corps alike. These changes only made the two branches even better as people rejoiced that the two branches not only worked together, but trained, and even solved crimes around the city together. In the past, the groups would do their own thing, but now there was no need for wars as the groups came together as detectives.

PSICOM was now led by Zelda and Rowan Yun. Rosch was just overjoyed he no longer had to work under the leadership of the wench Jihl Nabaat. When he found out that Zelda had been her sister, he just noticed how different the two really were. PSICOM rebranded with the new leadership, and eventually renewed their treaty with the Guardian Corps, however, in the new terms, decided that soldiers and detectives alike will work together as one. In the past, Caspian Farron had once sought this togetherness and it was thanks to Zelda his dreams come true.

Zelda and Rowan were just happy they could change the restrictions that were once put in place by the hateful Cyrus Hawke and Jihl Nabaat, while the two ruled. However, the two lived peacefully with their teenage son Ace who was adopted from the orphanage. Rowan and Zelda had struggled with infertility, but adoption became their next best bet as the two took in Ace into their home, with loving arms. The three lived happily, and were happy to know that the Dias and Yuns that had been saved were welcomed back to Bodhum with loving arms, until they could actually rebuild Oerba.

They say Oerba fell once, but it didn't. Thanks to hard work from PSICOM and the Guardian Corps, Oerba had been rebuilt into a new society where the Yuns and Dias went. It was impressive as the clans eventually would repopulate and Fang and Lightning had visited a few times before Lightning was pregnant with their daughter. Once in Oerba, Lightning had completed the Trial of the Hunter earning her tattoo in the process. Fang was so proud of her. Seeing her wife being welcomed into the clans made her day as Oerba became their second home.

The Guardian Corps welcomed back Cid Raines as commander, rescued from Jihl Nabaat and Caius, Raines lived another day. Rygdea was just happy his best friend and leader had returned as the two would work together. Amodar and his wife continued to teach new recruits and a surprising new one joined their cause.

The Guardian Corps also welcomed Snow Villiers who decided on a real job especially when Serah found out she was pregnant once again, this time, the couple were blessed with a miracle. Putting his childish vigilante group on hold NORA disbanded, but it wasn't a bad thing. Yuj, Maqui and Gadot also joined him. Lebreau lived life peacefully with Tifa though. The NORA gang were just happy to be with each other and Serah couldn't be prouder, especially with her son Trey. However, she was expecting twin girls which Snow was overjoyed about.

The others from Lightning's troop had matured quite a bit. Rikku had returned with her friends Paine and Yuna as the three formed the Gullwings, a treasure hunting trio. Thanks to Lightning though, Rikku was no longer afraid of thunder. With the Gullwings Tidus joined them. He was just happy to have Yuna in his life. Alyssa never returned home and it was found that that was all because of Jihl. It was a sad day when the news finally revealed that she had been the final victim of Jihl Nabaat. However, she had also called to warn Lightning before the two were captured, so she was remembered well.

The final member of Lightning's squadron Noel had a nice life with Yeul, Lightning and Serah's cousin. The two lived next to Cid Highwind who was happy to have a chance to meet his other niece, even if Caius could not take care of her.

Cid Highwind enjoyed the company of Yeul and Noel so much that even in his older days, he was just happy he had the company. With his ex-friend in jail, Cid often was alone except his friend Sazh who often came by with his new wife Skyla and his son Dajh.

Caius Ballad though he went to jail for kidnapping, conspiracy, and abandonment, had a lesser sentence than that of Jihl's. Though he was involved with Jihl's plans, he had been blackmailed and Lightning actually took pity on her uncle. He was a man who lost his daughter, became a victim of blackmail, ran away when he was framed for her parent's murders, but had to live with the guilt of their deaths, as well as not being able to find his daughter, while being brainwashed into thinking that Yeul was dead. However, with his release, Cid Highwind was glad to have his friend living with him.

Hope and Vanille lived life peacefully in Academia. Hope went into science and even started becoming a leader of a nice society as he had been admired by many and he was just happy that he had Vanille with him. The two eventually ended up dating, and had been accepted by both Lightning and Fang.

Vanille was just happy and overjoyed she could live with Hope as the two found their own path. Dating on and off as the years went on. However, Fang always joked that the two would get married someday, and Lightning even agreed. Seeing Vanille that happy with Hope only argued the case more (despite Fang teasing Vanille about it). However, both agreed that'd happen when they were ready; for now, it was nice seeing Vanille and Hope living life peacefully in Academia.

Often times, the two would send postcards for everyone to let them know they were happy in their city full of neon lights, beautiful towering skyscrapers and aircrafts flying through the city. Though it was an urban city, Vanille was happy.

Squall and Rinoa returned to Bodhum full time moving in a house close to Lightning and Fang's house. The two now had Angelo and Trinity, their two Shetland sheepdogs. Often times, they would have playdates with Lightning and Fang's dog Tama the Malamute.

Squall and Rinoa were just glad to be back home, after going on a yearlong mission with the Forest Owls. However, on their mission, Rinoa gave birth and had a daughter Queen. The Leonhearts often hung out with the Yun-Farron family a lot.

Lightning and Fang Yun-Farron lived a semi-peaceful life after they got married. The years were kind to the married couple. Fang continued bartending and loved coming home to her loving wife. Lightning however, went to college earned her degree and started teaching Criminal Justice at Bodhum University.

Thanks to working for the Guardian Corps, she was able to go to school, and when she had a change of heart about not wanting the promotion into Commander Rank, Amodar was just happy to see she was doing well. Often times, she would teach cases from the past, but she loved what she did.

With science and a donation from a generous donor, Lightning and Fang's DNA were put to use as they could live a dream of wanting to become parents. The couple had been blessed with a donor. Thanks to their donor, Lightning had given birth to her first baby; a healthy baby girl that her and Fang named Lumina. She had been 7 pounds; 13.5 ounces and the couple just was happy as parents.

Lightning, Fang and Lumina enjoyed their life in Bodhum. Quiet was good, and not having danger was even better.

Lightning had also finally put the past away to look towards the future. After finding out that Jihl had been behind her parent's deaths, she just felt a lot better and could move forward.

Life was good in Bodhum and everyone was doing great.

Lightning and Fang decided to have several people over for a small get together. Seeing Serah, Snow, Vanille and Hope all together in one place was a nice thing as often the couples would be in different places. Plus, Lightning loved seeing her nephew and soon, she'd meet her two nieces as Serah looked like she was nearing the end of her pregnancy.

"Just a few more weeks Serah. Looking forward to meeting the twins," Lightning smiled. "I'm just glad Lumina was an easy pregnancy. Plus, all my students were shocked when they found out I was expecting and poor Fang I screamed at so loud." Lightning looked up at her wife who was grilling Long Gui, as Tama sat beside her and whined for a piece of meat from the grill.

Fang gave in and placed a piece of gui on the ground for their dog as he grabbed the piece of meat and ran off with it laying in the shade eating keeping watch of his tiny human. Lumina who was four sat with her cousin Trey who was five as the two were playing with their stuffed animals some game that Lightning couldn't tell. However, she was just glad the two got along.

Hope and Snow were busy swimming in the pool, as Vanille sat at the pool's edge with her legs dipped in, however, she was eventually pulled into the water by Hope as Vanille screeched with surprise. "You idiot!"

"Thanks Claire. I'm just surprised they're an easier pregnancy than their brother had been. With Trey I was sick as a dog."

"I remember that. I hated seeing you that sick."

Fang approached the others taking a seat beside her wife, "Whatcha ladies talking about?" she asked wrapping her arms around Lightning's waist and greeted her wife with a kiss.

Lightning returned the kiss, "Dear, we were just saying that Serah's due any day now. I'd be surprised if the twins arrive sooner than a few weeks."

"I'm happy Lumina gets along with Trey though. Poor Trey is going to be surrounded with girls though," Serah chuckled, "To be honest, Snow's surprised he's having twin daughters too, but he is ready for his little angels to be here."

"Snow will get over it, he'll love his two princesses. If Trey's anything like his father, he'll know he has to keep his sisters safe," Lightning smiled, "Plus, with you having twin girls, I'll be surprised if they become best friends, and get into twin mischief."

"But they say twins are also double-trouble," Fang grinned mischievously. "I'd be more surprised if one takes after Snow though."

"And you'll be on babysitting duty for weeks Fang. I'll take Claire on a vacation and you can have fun dealing with Trey, Lumina, and the twins."

"And that's pushing it. I'm just glad Claire didn't kill me when Lumina was an infant."

"Then be nice. Claire, your wife is being mean to me."

Lightning started laughing hard looking at Fang who placed a hand on her shoulder.

Fang rubbed her head against her shoulder, "Serah's being mean to me."

"Aww that's too bad dear. Maybe you shouldn't be mean to Serah. You know she gets mean when you make fun of her like that, especially since she's pregnant with twins. "

"But you're my wife, you're supposed to come to my aid Claire."

"Not when you're mean to my sister Dear. Then that's on you," Lightning joked glancing at Fang with soft blue eyes and her smirk.

"Hey! That was mean Claire!" Fang nearly yelled.

Lightning started chuckling until Fang hoisted her up over her shoulder like a sack of potatoes. "FANG PUT ME DOWN!"

"Nope I don't think so," Fang grinned moving towards the pool's edge towards the deep end.

"You wouldn't dare!" Lightning yelled.

"I would and I will."

"FANG!" Lightning screeched trying to maneuver to get out of Fang's grip. Eventually, she slid off Fang's shoulder, wrapping her arms around the huntress and pulled her in with her. "You're going in with me!"

"CLAIRE!"

SPLASH!

Lightning and Fang both scrambled out of the pool, both soaked to the bone, as Fang's hair hung over her eyes, and Lightning looked slightly annoyed, but found herself smile.

Serah started laughing, as Snow got out and went towards the grill and started to flip the meat.

Eventually Lightning grabbed a towel and wrapped it around herself as Fang did the same. Both took a seat as they glared at each other slightly before laughing.

"You idiot. You're lucky I love you so much," Lightning grumbled. "Last time you picked me up and threw me into the pool, I couldn't get you in. This time I dragged you in so I feel accomplished."

"And if my wife would've backed me up to her mean sister, I wouldn't have tossed you in the pool in the first place."

"You would've anyways, I know your games Fang."

Lightning looked up as both Trey and Lumina started heading their way towards the two. Eventually Lumina climbed up onto the seat beside Lightning and crawled into her lap, "You're all wet mommy."

"I fell in the pool, I'm fine kitten." Lightning ran a hand through the pink tress of hair on her daughter's head, looking at Fang smiling. "And mummy Snaggle is wet too."

"About that, we both fell into the pool Lums," Fang smirked looking into the soft green eyes, before tapping her fingers against their daughter's forehead in a gentle jab, earning a giggle.

Lumina handed Fang her stuffed chocobo, "Chirpy needs held too."

"Alright, I'll hold Chirpy," Fang leaned over and gave her daughter a peck on the crown of her head. "Plus, we have to watch the new Chocobo Tales tonight before we go to bed. It's our favorite pastime."

Lightning placed her head against Fang's shoulder holding her daughter. "How'd I get so lucky?"

"Because you married Lady Luck."

"And Lady Luck was lucky because she married a Farron."

"And I wouldn't trade her for the world." Fang smiled and leaned over giving Lightning a small peck on the lips.

Trey settled beside Serah hugging her as she winced slightly feeling small kicks from within. However, she pulled her son in for a hug.

Lightning noticed as Serah ran a hand along her stomach.

"Claire you have that look on your face again," Fang laced her hand with her wife's. "Someday maybe when Lumina gets a little older, she can have a little brother or sister."

"Someday Fang," Lightning hinted with a smile, "Until then, I'm just happy being an aunt and mother."

"They're kicking and I think they hear their aunts," Serah ran a hand along her stomach humming slightly, in hopes that the babies would stop kicking as they both started to relax.

"Well their aunts love them very much," Lightning smiled, "And we're both excited to meet them Serah. You got any names picked out yet?"

"No, not yet. Still thinking."

Snow eventually pulled the meat off the grill as he placed it near the firepit on the table. "How's my handsome little buck and lovely wife doing?"

Trey smiled at his dad, "I'm okay daddy! Lobo and Chirpy went on an adventure today!" he handed his stuffed silver lobo to Snow as he examined the stuffed dog like creature in his hands.

"Well Lobo and Chirpy go on all the adventures. Plus, last time Chirpy was over for a visit, they were escaping from Bart the Behemoth!" Snow said trying to sound menacing, as he made his voice deeper like a Behemoth.

Lumina and Trey both squealed. "Bart can't hurt Chirpy and Lobo! They're best friends!" Trey yelled as Lumina held her stuffed chocobo out in front of her.

"You kids are always making wild adventures. But no, Bart won't hurt Chirpy or Lobo." Snow admits taking a seat beside Serah and gave her a quick kiss as his hand gently stroked her stomach. "How're my three beautiful baby girls doing?"

"One they're kicking alright. Clearly, they just want attention," Serah winced, "And two, please get me a glass of water Snow."

"Right, one glass of water coming right up for my beautiful wife."

"That better not be sarcasm I sense Mr. Villiers, or you're gonna be sleeping on the couch tonight."

Vanille and Hope took seats with the group.

"Well I'm excited you are having twins. Double the giggles, double the grins, and probably double the trouble. My bestie is going to have twin girls and I'm excited to meet them," Vanille smiled. "Plus, after that baby shower, I'm surprised Trey accepted he's going to have sisters."

"Well with that reveal party, I remember correctly that Trey was crying because he was having two sisters."

"Yeah, but he'll be a great big brother," Hope looked at Trey as he hugged his mom tightly.

Serah carefully hugged her son as he looked into her blue eyes with a big smile on his face.

"Girls are icky, but I'm gonna be the best big brother! The only cool girl is Lumi."

"And you will be Trey," Serah smiled running a hand through his soft corn silk blonde hair. "And girls aren't icky. Am I an icky mother? I'm a girl too."

"No mommy. You aren't icky."

"I for one am getting hungry," Fang chimed in, "How about everyone else? Claire, I'll make your plate, if you wanna sit with Serah."

"Thank you dear, we're gonna get started." Lightning smiled standing up. "This get together is a time for us all to gather as a family. I'm just glad you all came out today into our home. This is technically one of the first family reunions we've hosted, and I'm thankful for everyone here. Thanks guys for making this possible."

The group all had great food, and enjoyed the company of their family. Though they all came from different branches of life, Lightning was blessed with a loving wife, a beautiful daughter, and a small group she was her entire life.

When everyone left, Lightning drove Lumina and Fang to the lighthouse she often enjoyed to go to. Once she unlocked the door, the two climbed the stairs taking turns carrying Lumina towards the top. They looked out over Bodhum, at the lights across the cityscape, and the stars in the sky above twinkled above.

Lightning looked across the city, with Fang holding her hand tightly, and Lumina was on her shoulders as she looked in awe at the cityscape and all the lights. The cityscape was beautiful and the sounds of gulls flying overhead entered the family's ears.

Lightning smiled. She wouldn't trade Fang and Lumina for the world because she loved them both so much.

Life was perfect, quiet and calm. With Fang and Lumina, Bodhum was home; and life was good.

THE END

Dedications. and Shoutouts!:

Thank you everyone for reading Reclaiming Light!

It's been almost a year of writing for this fiction. It's finally over and I'm just thankful I had a chance to write it.

A huge thank you Crystalheartzyx for betaing this project. Thank you for doing the chapters you could help me with. Without you I wouldn't have had a way of fixing my story up better. I appreciate all the hard work and help you gave me, including the tips and tricks. Sorry if I wasn't the easiest with such an ambitious project, but I'm thankful for all the hard work you put in. It means a lot to me, and I feel happy that you helped me with my starting story.

Ciara: Thank you for going over my story with me slightly for chapter 15

Thank you to the awesome Flight writers who inspired me to write this piece (You know who you guys are (: and I gotta shout out to you guys because you are the awesome Flight bunch though thankful to all the Final Fantasy XIII writers too) You guys are epic, and I just feel better knowing that you guys are a huge support. Thanks for all the FLight!

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