Chapter 02:
"Le memorie sono come un sogno momentaneo"
All the happiness was not long.
In fact, it faded faster then my life.
As the second scene was finishing up, a giant fire erupted. People flew around, screaming at the top of their lungs.
I felt something strange inside the room, and once it neared me, I jumped off my seat. I tried to take out my sword, the Illumina, but then I remembered that I no longer carried it. Who did I sell it to? Some man in black. I instantly regretted selling the Illumina. It was possibly one of the best damn swords I ever held in my hands.
My hands reached inside my pouch and felt around for the Atma weapon. The Atma Weapon was the size of a dirk, but I took it out anyway.
Oddly, I felt no desire to fight. Not like long ago, when I would attack without a moment's notice. The others followed my lead, pulling out whatever weapon they had on them. Gone were the great weapons we used to carry.
Celes, out of her costume, ran to our seats and pulled out her minor weapon.
I felt something. We all did. It was something.. something familiar. Celes and I instantly recognized it.
"That's magic!" I yelled.
Everyone stared at me as if I were crazy. Celes backed me up.
"It is magic, you guys!"
Locke sighed. "How many times have we gone through this? Magic is dead."
I wanted to hit Locke upside the head so bad..
Locke continued, letting his guard down. "And I bet Kefka is alive and well."
I fought the urge to stab Locke.
Celes grumbled. "NEVER MIND LOCKE! It's gone anyway.."
"And what did I tell you?"
I couldn't help it, I smacked Locke. Celes couldn't help but laugh.
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"So what if it was magic? It's dead anyway. If it still did exist.. how come I do not feel any better? I should be better.. But.. I guess it wasn't. If it was, then.. Shouldn't I become whole again? Esper and all?" I inquired everyone on our ride back home.
"Why would you want to become an esper again, Terra?" Sabin asked.
"I.. I don't."
"Problem solved." Sabin smiled.
I shrugged.
We landed at South Figaro, and stayed at the pub to catch up. We've been all talking through letters, but nothing beats the usual round of beer and stories. I didn't drink or tell stories. I really had nothing to tell, but I went along anyway. It was tradition.
Edgar started. "I've decided to expand Figaro. We're making a town and all."
"How? Isn't Figaro a movable kingdom?" Cyan asked. He seemed more interested in machinery then way back before.
Sabin laughed. "And so we are making a moveable town."
"Sabin? You're living at the castle?" I tilted my head, slightly confused.
"Yep. I've decided to back up my brother in running the kingdom."
And so the stories went on about adventures and accomplishments. At the end of the night, we all returned to the airship. The night went on and the intoxication level slowly decreased, and Setzer took over the driving.
"Setzer," I said, staring at his beautiful hair run through the wind.
"What is it?"
"I.. It was really magic."
Setzer laughed. "Terra.. Magic is gone. Don't worry."
"I.. Yea.. It's probably just paranoia." I laughed, watching the world go by. "But.. I miss being able to fly.. I miss... I miss feeling special."
Setzer looked back at me, catching my eyes. "Don't you know? You are special."
I look back at Setzer... And walk away. I am special? No more special then another blade of grass. Special? Yeah right. I don't want to hear half-hearted comments like that. I just want to feel like myself again. I walked down the stairs and went inside the ship.
Setzer sighed and continued steering.
Everyone was alseep. They look so peaceful..
Careful not to disturb them, I quietly slunk into my room.
A sudden shake knocks me off my feet.
And I feel it again.
I ran out of my room. Everyone had confused looks on their faces. The airship shook again and Setzer came tumbling down.
With a horrified look on his face, he exclaimed, "ESPERS!"
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Crappy.. Yes, I know.. And NO! Kefka does not come back! I hated him! HE KILLED GENERAL LEO, POSSIBLY THE BESTEST GUY FOR TERRA TO FIC ABOUT! *kicks Kefka's corpse*