A.N. does anyone want a sequel? I'm thinking of a sequel to this called 'Learning To Be' Give me some feed back on whether you want it or not.

Cloud was in the void again, only this time it seemed angry. She looked around her startled. What was with this thing?! Her heart's pounding got louder and louder. Her blood pumped quicker and quicker until she could hear it in her ears!

Her eyes darted around wildly, searching for anything she could grasp onto to stop her form being blown away by the immense power she was feeling.

Then suddenly.. It stopped and a heavenly glow illuminated the room. Cloud looked around in amazement as green grass formed bellow her and flowers bloomed. She suddenly found herself seated in a wicker chair, her golden hair blowing in a soft breeze.

"Cloud.." a soft, and very familiar voice called.

"K-Katie?" Suddenly she found the girl seated before her, in an identical chair. She smiled, her hair too billowing in the breeze.

"I have been watching you my friend." Cloud looked down at the fact, but warm hands inched her head back to look at her supposedly dead friend. It was then Cloud noticed Katie wasn't wearing her usual outfit, but was wearing a splendid gown and angel wings that illuminated the place with a soft light that made Cloud warm.. and it made her feel safe. Katie smiled.

"Do not fear me.. or be ashamed. I am your guardian now. and I have always, since my death, watched over you." She smiled again and brushed a lock of hair form Cloud's face.

Tears worked their way from Cloud's eyes, and she quickly wiped at them.

"Please do not cry for me, my friend. I miss you as well."

"Katie. why?"

"You do not have control of destiny Cloud. I'm sorry yours was so tragic. But." she smiled, "It will get happier."

"I miss her so much already," Katie smiled and touched Cloud's shoulder.

"Someone wants to talk to you." Cloud's eyes brightened a bit and she looked at Katie, asking if it was whom she hopped. But she need not ask, there before her now was none other than her beloved mother.

"Kassan. oh kassan!" using her arms she flung herself at her mother and buried her face in her neck, crying. Her mother held her in her lap for a long time, then she pulled Cloud out to face her.

"I too have been watching. I see how much you want to give up. and it grieves me. Please. don't give up on life! Promise me that! Promise me Cloud."

"I promise.. But I wish so badly to see you and Katie.I miss you both, and I know it's all my fa-"

"None of that, it is not your fault," the woman hugged her child and continued, "listen closely and you'll hear me in the wind, the water and the trees. Close your eyes on a sunny day and you'll feel my essence. Never break your promise and I will always be there.." And then the woman began to shine.

"No! don't go! Mother!"

"remember." and she was gone. Katie smiled sadly.

"It is time for you to go. my friend. But if you ever need to see, feel, or hear me.. all you have to do was dream."

And then it all faded away.

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That morning also brought hope for Ryo. Cloud's injuries hadn't opened up, and while they would be tender for a while. she would make it and be able to get up today. That is. if she woke up again.

Ryo had nothing else on his mind but to be there when she woke up. so she wouldn't be afraid and would know nothing was going to hurt her again. Everything would be fine.

And then it happened. Her eyes opened and she looked at him, regarding him carefully.

"Ryo..?" He held her pale hand to his cheek.

"I'm here.. I'm here as I always will." he could feel her slight fever even from her hand, but it didn't matter. She would get better and he would be right there the whole time.

"Are you hungry?" He asked helping her to sit up. Cloud eyes the clothes set out for her.

"Right, I'll be back o.k.? I'm not leaving you." Cloud nodded and watched as he left, closing the door with a soft squeak and click. She looked at the clothes for a bit more before putting them on, wincing every now and then as she abused a tender part of her body.

Once she was finished she ironically heard a knock.

"come in' she replied to it softly. Ryo immediately came in and smiled a bit.

"How are you feeling?"

"a bit dizzy and sore. and Ryo?"

"Yeah?"

"Don't worry, I think I wont be suffering any internal or mental damage," a small smile itched it's way onto her face. Ryo sat down beside her.

"The doctors are going to get mad at us for not doing your exercise." Cloud playfully punched his arm.

"Ryo!" she whined. He chuckled a bit.

"Want to go down and eat?" Cloud sighed and nodded reaching for her wheel chair, but was stopped by Ryo's arms snaking around her.

"Ryo! I can walk!"

"so?" he picked her up and placed her into her wheel chair. She pouted and began wheeling her way stiffly away.

"Here, et me help," Cloud sighed as Ro took over pushing her, but really she was grateful. She didn't know how long her arms would last before getting past the tolerable pain point.

When they got to the kitchen table, everyone was there and giving Sage and Mia the oddest look, seemingly trying to suppress laughter. A trashcan was sitting next to Mia and both of them were blushing.

"I think we missed something." Ryo commented.

"Yep.." Cloud replied quietly. Ryo gently wheeled Cloud over and put her over in her place, then took a seat beside her. Cye smiled at them.

"Hungry? " without waiting for an answer he set two plates in front of them, loaded with pancakes, bacon, eggs, toast, sausage, hash browns, and a cup of orange juice in front. As expected the two's eyes bulged out.

"I can't eat this much!"

"You're all crazy!" immediately Cye laughed.

"I don't expect you to eat it ALL, I just didn't know what you wanted this morning,"

"I.see. so what did we miss?"

"Mia and Sage," snicker, "got laid!" Rowen snickered again then collapsed laughing, Kento the only thing preventing him form hurting himself. Kento laughed and shook his head.

There were sounds of two forks hitting the table, and two sighs followed by thuds. Both Ryo and Cloud had fainted.

"Oh my." Cye laughed. Sage covered his face with his hands and Mia buried her face in his shoulder. Cye held the food under the two's faces and immediately they sprang back up.

"Mia.. you're pregnant!!??" Cloud asked incredulously.

"hai."

"Oh my. you and Sage? Oh god!" Laugh, "Too funny!"

"Guess that means you and Ryo are next ne?" Kento teased. Immediately Ryo and Cloud stopped laughing and their eyes bugged out.

"N-Nani!!??"

A.N. one more chapter. omg.. I can't believe this.. *sniffs* oh.oh my god! *sobs* tell me if you want a sequel. *begins to sob and cry*

A.N. 2: in real life.. I am crying cause I can't believe it!