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~*~ The Final Battle for Cephiro ~*~
Chapter 18: Answers found, But an unstable Destiny
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" " - Spoken
// \\ - **In italics** What the Heart and Mind Whispers
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Back within the castle walls, Ferio silently paced the floor in front of his beloved's
door while Hikaru clung to Lantis's side, tears running down her face. Ascot was trying
to find Lafarga and Caldina to tell them what had happened. Sierra, who had been called
from the forge in the Forrest of Silence, was in with Clef to see how they could heal Fuu's
physical wounds.


As Lafarga and Ascot came down the corridor leading to the Knight's rooms, a
very weary Clef and withdrawn Sierra quietly slipped out of the wind knight's chamber.
Ferio, almost sick with worry for his betrothed, looked to Clef with worried, fearful eyes
to Clef, who in turn, nodded signaling the 'o.k.' to go and protect her while she peacefully
slept. In a low tone, Clef said to the group, "It would be best if we discuss this in the
main hall." Everyone nodded and they headed in the direction of the hall, Clef slowly
following behind.


Ferio slowly sat beside Fuu and gently took her hand. Bringing her ringed finger
to his lips, he kissed her hand and stared silently at her. //Why, my love? Did you
regret leaving last time that you left a piece of you behind? Or did you even know about
it?\\
He sighed and leaned down to brush her bangs away from her face and press
his lips to her forehead. She sighed and turned toward him, knowing that she was safe.


"Kimi wo Aishite'ru, Fuu-chan," he whispered. A soft giggle sounded behind him,
and he turned instantly to protect the sleeping Fuu. Kaze, floating in mid-air, her legs
crossed easily, she grinned at him, "Hello, young prince." Frowning, he relaxed into an
uneasy stance.


"Who are you?" he growled. Hopping down from her invisible shelf, Kaze slowly
swayed toward him to look over his shoulder, "A part of the one you are linked to in
spirit, "she said simply. Backing away from her, Ferio stayed between Kaze and Fuu, "A
name, " he demanded impatiently. Sighing softly, she whispered, "Kaze. My name is
Kaze, and all I wish to know is why she created me."


"Because I wanted something to remember Ferio by," came a soft, almost croaked
reply. Ferio whirled and instantly leaned down to Fuu. Kaze simply stared, mouth
agape. "Fuu?" whispered Ferio. Struggling to sit up, she looked past him to the girl that
she shared so much more than physical features, "I thought that if I wished hard enough
before I left, that I could carry a child with me to my world. A child that was a part of
Me and the love I had for Ferio." Kaze backed away, shock and happiness mixed with
fear was apparent in her eyes. Ferio, too, was shocked as he looked between Fuu and
Kaze, realizing what Fuu had said. Looking to Kaze, newfound love shone in Ferio's
eyes. Kaze then began to shiver and shook her head wildly, "NO!!! It can't be true!!!"
Screaming, and denying it, Kaze shimmered out of sight and Ferio ran to where she had
been standing.


"Ferio," came a whimper, and he looked to Fuu, who was still white as a sheet, but
more determined then ever, "Do you hate me? For what I did?" Smiling sadly, Ferio
went to her side once more and held both her hands in his, "How could I, when she looks
just like you?" Fighting back tears, Fuu wrapped her arms around his shoulders and wept
for past mistakes and the new knowledge that would affect the destiny of every living
thing in both dimensions.



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Direct from Suzaku's Corner
*bows deeply* GOMEN NASAI MINNA-SAMA!!!!!! GOMEN GOMEN GOMEN!!!!! I sooooooo didn't mean to keep everyone waiting, but i've been running into a brick wall everytime i tried to write!!! but thanks to all who have reveiwed and and extra big thanks to everyone who's contacted me thru IM's!!!
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Anima Mouse *LOL* well, as you can see, Kaze is alittle more then she appears.... but since this is a TOTALLY new plot twist, EVEN FOR ME, i have no idea where this is headed, but we'll find out, ne? ^_^


Zipp Aritatou, arigatou! keep reveiw'n and i'll try to keep post'n. ^O^


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