Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within

Authors Note: Finally, the final chapter in my Final Fantasy based on the final half of the Final Fantasy movie. (I know, overkill, but hey, I had to say something!)

Disclaimer: Does anyone want to buy me Final Fantasy?! Okay, just Neil? Jane? I'll settle for Ryan. (I'll consider it an insult if anyone gets me Grey or Aki... Or Sid... or Hein. Sorry to those fans.)

Okay, it's officially established that I am insane, so onto the story! ^_^

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The Stars Are Crying

Tears streamed down Jane's face. She pushed against the barrier, ignoring the pain that seared through her hands. "Neil!" Her hands slipped through the barrier, followed by the rest of her. She quickly gained her footing and raced towards Neil. Above her the gaia began to change to the peaceful blue that Neil's spirit had been.

Jane dropped to her knees beside Neil. She gently turned him over onto her lap. "Neil..." She ran her fingers through his brown hair. Her head dropped over his body and she began to sob, hard. Someone set a hand on her shoulder. She looked up into Ryan's eyes, which glittered with unshed tears. Grey and Aki stood a good distance behind, Aki crying into Grey's arms. Grey looked at her with a sad sympathetic expression. Jane turned back to Neil and hugged his body close. Ryan walked away, understanding that she needed her space. The gaia above began to break into tons of small blue lights and float towards the stars, except for one, that floated towards Jane and buried itself in her back.

Jane stroked Neil's cheek. He looked peaceful and innocent lying in her arms. A small smile touched her lips. "You can rest easy, Neil. We're all safe." She pulled him closer. "You saved your family." She brushed his hair from his eyes and tears began to spill again. "You saved me." She cradled his head and gently kissed his lips. She felt something warm pulse through her lips and into Neil. She pulled away. His chest rose and his hand twitched. A small groan escaped his lips. His gray eyes slid open. "Jane." She smiled and hugged him tightly. "Neil! Oh god! I thought you were dead!" He hugged her back. "I was." Jane pulled back. "Then how-" Neil brought a finger to her lips. "Don't question your gift, just accept it." Jane smiled and nodded. "Okay." He moved his hand from her lips to the back of her neck and kissed her. They reluctantly pulled apart when they heard the others coming towards them. Jane helped Neil to his feet and he swung an arm around her shoulders. She
smiled at him. "I love you, Neil." He kissed her forehead, then rested his against hers, looking deep into her eyes. "I love you, Jane."

The End