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*The gang*
Shiro was leading them all to her sister's dorm. No one was allowed to raid it since it was evidence. Shiro just barged right in and saw the empty room. She sank to her knees and cried in her hands.
Shiro: Darn you Kutsu...darn you KURO!!
Squall: What happened?
Shiro: They took it...THEY TOOK IT ALL!
Yugo came in and walked around the empty dorm. He walked over to Shiro and hugged her. She put her arms around him and cried.
Trent: We should go.
Zell: No, wait! Something's fishy. Quistis and Rinoa aren't back. I don't think they ever went anywhere, did they Shiro?
Shiro: No, it's true...we held them hostage. They had found us out so we stored them in the tunnel.
Yugo: Tunnel?
Shiro's eyes lit up and she raced towards the table room. She tripped in her shoes when she stopped in the doorway. There stood Kutsu. Shiro doubled up her fists and walked into the room. Kutsu was leaning on the table. Yugo walked to the door followed by Rin and everyone else. Shiro walked up to Kutsu's back and tapped her shoulder. When the sorceress turned around, Shiro punched her across the face. Kutsu fell onto the floor, knocked out. Shiro looked back at Yugo and saw he was standing there, opened mouthed.
Shiro: What?
Yugo: How'd you that?!
Shiro: My sister taught me. You remember?
Yugo: Oh yeah, yeah that's right.
Illasu: Who's that?
Selphie: Kutsu?!
Shiro: Huh?
Selphie: Why you little!
Selphie ran over to the knocked-out girl and started beating her with her hands. Irvine pulled her off and she stopped beating her. Selphie turned around and stuck her tongue out at her.
Shiro: Selphie come here. You too Irvine.
Shiro went to the table and pressed the button. The giant computer popped up and the guns rolled out. She accessed the mission screen and had Selphie and Irvine step up.
Shiro: Selphie, you were the one we were supposed to get, not Irvine. Illasu, you just happened to be someone my sister hated, probably from getting Rin. Quistis and Rinoa should be ok. I'll try to find them.
Computer: Access personnel...
Shiro: Quistis Trepe and Rinoa Heartlilly.
Computer: Location, Condition, History...
Shiro: Location and condition...
Computer: Searching...searching...Found.
Squall: So this thing can find anyone?
Shiro: Uh huh, see. They're in your dorm. Quistis is fine but Rinoa seems to have a little malnutrition. Anything else?
Zell: Trent, I have to leave now. Thanks for being a great date.
Trent: Don't get all mushy on me. Go, you go to her.
Squall: Let's go Zell.
The two boys left as Shiro accessed things on the computer. Irvine took Selphie back to his dorm. Selphie hugged Illasu and Rin before leaving. Illasu wrapped her wings around Irvine and kissed his cheek. He smiled and left with Selphie, dragging him by the arm. Illasu laughed as Rin stepped up to the computer.
Computer: Awaiting orders...Awaiting orders...
Rin: Access Military history of genetic labs...
Computer: Password...Password...
Rin: Shiro, do you know the password?
Shiro: Computer access all Military personnel. Retrieve password for level 5 security.
Computer: Searching...searching...personnel found...extracting code...processing...retrieved.
Shiro: Access code.
Computer: Password is...unable to identify...encryption code unable to determine...orders?
Shiro: Send to encrypting program. Decipher code and print out sheet. Rin, this could take awhile. The Military has good encryption programs but ours can pick em' apart. It might take a day.
Rin: Thanks Shiro. So, what are you going to do with Kutsu?
Shiro: Take her powers from her. It's easy, you just (reaches down and pulls a golden strand of hair out) pull out their power line. It's so thin, one can't usually see it. It's the only thing that sticks out though on her dark form. Here, place it in that trey and it'll seal it away, forever.
Rin took the strand and did just that. They watched as it disappeared in a puff of burgundy smoke. As it did, Kutsu came two and the shadows were cast from her. A redheaded girl was now lying on the floor rubbing her head. She had a beautiful face and a kind look to her. Illasu bent down and looked her in the face. The girl looked at the person in front of her.
Girl: Are you an angel?
Illasu: To some, yes. Who are you?
Girl: Who? Me? Oh, I'm Ni Kutsushita. You can just call me Ni.
Illasu: Nice to meet you Ni. This is Rin and Yugo and Shiro. Welcome to Balamb. Can you get up?
The girl stood up and looked around.
Ni: I remember you. (points to Shiro) You're my friend from a long time ago.
Shiro: Yep, welcome back Ni!
Yugo: You two know each other?
Ni: Of course! We were best friends when Shiro moved away. So, you live in Balamb now?
Shiro: Yep, hey why don't you go talk to the Headmaster? I'm sure he can give you this room. Go on, go!
Ni smiled and left to go talk to the headmaster.
Yugo: She hasn't been here before. How's she gonna know where to go?
Shiro: When you remove a sorceress' powers, it leaves their memory and they know they had powers. In Ni's case, she wasn't born a sorceress. Kuro had it instilled into her. She has memories from that time. She will not remember the organization or any of the horrid things she did, thank goodness.
Rin: You guys have been here before?
Shiro: Of course! Why do you think we knew about the tunnel? Oh right, I want to look in there. Yugo, go look under my bed for me, won't you?
Yugo: Sure, Rin you come with me. Illasu, please go with her.
Shiro and Illasu went to the tunnel. Rin and Yugo went to look under Shiro's bed and found her throwing stars, her sword, and Cookies N' Cream bars underneath the slats. Rin also found something interesting.
*Shiro and Illasu*
Shiro: Watch your wings. It's kind of small in here.
Illasu: Wow, a whole system under the Garden?
Shiro: Yep, here it is.
Illasu: I don't see anything.
Shiro shone the flashlight on what looked like a part of the tunnel. Shiro took her hand and rubbed some of the grimy dirt off. Peeking in, Illasu saw a gun storage. Shiro found the buttons with the flashlight and pushed one. The airtight cabinet opened and Shiro walked in. She let her hand fall over the guns, blades and other weapons. Coming to the end, she saw her first gun and the star Kuro had given her. She traced it with her hands as a few tears fell onto the dirt floor. She looked at Kuro's first sword and the place where the gun that Shiro had given her was supposed to be. Shiro looked at it and then looked at Illasu standing there, holding her arm and bent over peering at a sword.
Illasu: This is an extraordinary sword.
Shiro: It was my sisters. You can have it. She doesn't have a use for it anymore.
Illasu: I can't take it Shiro. It was hers, I think she'd want you to keep it.
Shiro: Honestly I don't want to ever remember her. I want to start over again. I want to live my own way. Besides, you'll need a weapon if you're going to be a See D.
Illasu: How did you know?
Shiro: Word gets around when you're being trained by Squall. Everyone knows.
Illasu thought about this. Everyone had seen Rin's transformation. They had seen Illasu's wings. They would all be after explanations and rumors would start. Then, they would spread around finally reaching those awful people. Illasu shook her head. Shiro changed the subject.
Shiro: Illasu, come with me. I think I can help your wing there. Shiva seems to have saved your life but she didn't heal it all.
Illasu: No, it's all right. Kadowaki can help me.
Shiro: So, you and Rin are staying then?
Illasu: I don't know. Things will play out. So, are all of these weapons your sister and yours?
Shiro: No, some of them we took from houses and collections of the people we were sent to find. So, what's your favorite kind of weapon?
Illasu: Me? Oh, I've always been quite fond of the bow. That and a samurai sword like this one.
Shiro: Would you like an Elvin bow? We had to travel time and everything to get this rewarded to us for hunting a bandit. See, the thing is, we did good things too. It's just nobody ever saw those. So, how about it eh? You want to see it?
Illasu: Oh yes, very much.
Shiro turned to a blank wall and pressed a rock in. Another air door breathed open and Shiro walked in. The walls were lined with magical items and different mystical weapons. Illasu saw a set she just lusted after. She hoped Shiro would mean that one. When she passed it, Illasu was a little disappointed.
Shiro: Where is it? Oh! Here it is...in the back...
She was digging through a pile of old weapons that were rotted and rusted. Illasu lost all hope. But when Shiro came forth with an ivory bow and a skinny little sword her eyes lit up brighter than they had about the others. She looked at Shiro and she shook her head with a smile.
Shiro: These were crafted by the Elvin weapon-smith, ah...what was his name...Maracer. He said this is not ivory, like you probably thought, but some kind of ancient wood from there. Beats me what it was. Now, the sword was a gift as well. It's not as wonderous as the bow and arrows but it's still a good sword. I bet you like the handle.
Illasu: Oh, it's lovely...
Shiro: Now, I could give you that set there that I saw you eyeing, if you like it.
Illasu: No, no this is fine...thank you Shiro. And you're sure you can part with it?
Shiro: Yes, I am. All this will remain hidden for as long as I live. Then, I'll seal it all away and leave. These weapons shouldn't be used anymore than they have to. Oh, the arrows, here you are. Fine Elvin leather for the case, and the arrows are very magical. They are sworn never to miss their mark. So, you could be doing loop-the-loops in the air and still hit something.
Illasu: That's good. I doubt I'll be flying though. It's hard to balance.
Shiro: Selphie might be able to help you out with a float spell. Oh, here. Give this to Rin.
Illasu: Why don't you give it to him?
Shiro: There are certain reasons that I will not say. Just please, give it to him.
Illasu took the small brown package and the two girls left the room. Shiro locked it away and Illasu walked out into the tunnel. Shiro locked the door and led her back, following the dim light of the flashlight.
*The boys-during the tunnel*
Rin turned it over in his hands and saw a picture, old and worn, of Shiro and Kuro. He looked at Yugo and then back at the picture. The two girls were very little. They had their arms on each other's shoulders. Kuro was giving a peace sign as Shiro was flexing her little muscle. Rin lightly brushed the dust off the bottom and read the words 'Lil Sisters to the End!! Kuro'. Rin handed it to Yugo and he gave it to Shiro as she came out of the room with Illasu. Shiro took it and eyed her sister's smiling face. She smiled and shook her head.
Shiro: (mumbling) You always leave me with something to remember the good Kuro, don't you sis?
Illasu: So...that's the old Kuro. She looks very happy.
Shiro: We were so much alike. Why did it have to come to this?
Yugo: Everyone changes over time. We can't stop it.
Shiro: Hmm, well it's late and I'm done here. Yugo, can we move our things here tomorrow? I'd rather like to keep the table.
Yugo: Sure, well, I guess this is goodnight guys.
Rin and Illasu left with hugs as Shiro shut the computer, still decoding, down into the table. When she came back, Rin and Illasu were already gone. She took Yugo's hand and they walked back to their dorm. Shiro locked Kuro's room away till tomorrow. Hopefully Ni goes somewhere else, Shiro thought, it'd make her happier. Then, again Shiva appeared in a ball of light in the middle of the hallway with Siren. Yugo and Shiro stopped in their tracks with wide eyes.
Shiva: Someone here is getting married. Where are they?
Shiro and Yugo pointed to Rin and Illasu's dorm. Shiva dragged Siren over to the door and knocked. Rin answered with a smile and then a worried look.
Rin: What happened?
Shiva: You two are getting married right? Well, us GFs can help you out there. Meet us in the T.C.
Rin: Hold up Shiva. It's really late. This whole nights' been crazy and we just want to get some sleep.
Shiva: Very well, you can sleep for awhile. In the morning at about, oh let's say 9-o' clock, you will be summoned to the T.C. You might as well leave on your clothes. I've told all your friends and they know what to do as well. They also said they wanted to sleep. We'll take our leave right now. See you then.
Shiva disappeared almost as fast as she had come. Rin shut the door with a chuckle as Shiro and Yugo started walking for the dorm again.
*Illasu and Rin*
Illasu was having a hard time getting her dress off. So, when Rin told her to leave it on, she was relieved. There were certain drawbacks about her wings. She could only sleep two ways, standing up or on her stomach. Another was her clothes. Then, there was the dilemma of blankets. Illasu, tired and out of energy, was thankful when Rin clambered into bed and said she could lie on him. She took off her shoes and undid her hair. It was still curly and pretty. Coming over to the bed, she did look like an angel even more. Rin smiled brightly and put out a hand to help her climb in. Before getting in, she stretched her wings out as far as they could go and held onto the bedside. She flapped them a little to get all the kinks worked out and then tried to fold them onto her back. It was useless. They just moved around. Giving up, she took the hand of Rin's and climbed in. She turned at that weird angle and laid her head on his heart. Her ring shone brightly on her finger. Looking at it, she didn't realize the bed was being invaded. Gideon laid on her wings, which hurt. She shooed him away and to the end of the bed as Barney bit her wing. It tickled because it wasn't that hard of a bite. Rin hit Barney gently on his head and he laid by Gideon. Illasu smiled at Rin as he played with her hair. He kissed her neck gently, over and over. Illasu felt it tickling and so she kissed him. It made him stop for a moment. Then, as Illasu was just getting passionate, she fell asleep. Not intentionally, but she did. So Rin, being a gentleman, turned out the lamp and tried to sleep himself. Her wings slowly went up and down as she breathed. Rin watched for a moment before dozing off himself. Illasu opened her eyes a little to make sure he was asleep and then went into a deep sleep.
*Selphie and Irvine*
The two had gone back and had tried to sleep but they hadn't managed to. Selphie was to excited from what Shiva had told them. She was up and watching TV when Irvine came in and smiled at her. He had ignored Shiva's orders and was in his boxers, with his hair hanging down.
Irvine: (climbing onto the couch) See, I did look different.
Selphie: Yeah, but in all honesty, I like you for you. Don't ever do that again Irvy!
Irvine: Ok, I won't. So, you gonna come to bed, or am I going by myself?
Selphie: Stretch out on the couch and put your head here. (points to her lap)
Irvine: All right, I guess...
Selphie laughed as he did and they kissed before he turned towards the TV and shut his eyes. Selphie played with his hair and watched TV. She smiled at the thought of Illasu and Rin together, for good.
*Squall and Zell*
When they had arrived at the dorm, the girls were a terrible sight, not to mention Squall's dorm. Zell took Quistis to her dorm while Squall grabbed the candy bar from Rinoa. She hugged him and cried into his shoulder as Quistis had done while Zell was walking. He hugged her back and managed to kiss her. Rinoa was surprised. It had been a long time since she had had a kiss. She asked Squall for another and he obliged. Rinoa put her hands to his face and let herself drift. Squall wanted to go on, but Rinoa needed a shower and some fresh clothes. He helped her to the shower and she took a quick one. Shiva had come while she was in the shower and informed Squall of the situation. When Shiva was gone, Rinoa reappeared with a towel wrapped around her tiny body. Her hair was dripping wet as she smiled and asked for some clothes. Squall found her some boxer's and a shirt. She slipped them on over her underwear and bra. Coming back out, she looked better to Squall in just normal clothes. Squall pulled off his uniform and slipped on a pair of black boxers. Then Rinoa climbed into the bed. Squall came over and covered her up with a kiss. He went over and stretched out on the couch. Pulling up a throw pillow and blanket, he was quite comfy.
*Zell and Quistis*
Zell had helped the disastrous girl to her shower. She was now coming out as Zell handed her the gown. Yes, Quistis still wore gowns. She saw Zell didn't like it that much and asked him to get her boxers from her drawer. He smiled up at her. Going to her drawer, he pulled out the cutest kitty cat boxers and a T-shirt with a puppy on it. Zell handed these to her through the door. When she came out, Zell jumped up and down with joy. Quisti blushed at him as he hugged her. Making sure she was ok, Zell talked to Shiva, who was at the door. When she was gone, Zell looked back. Quistis was already asleep. She still had her glasses on so he quietly removed them and laid them on the TV. He also weaseled out her hair band from her ponytail. When she looked comfy enough to leave, he hesistated before giving her a kiss. When he summed up enough courage, he did it. Kissing her cheek gently, he left her. Quistis sat up at once just to catch him leaving. She whispered for him to come back and so he did. He sat on the edge of the bed until she was in a deep sleep. Before she went to sleep, she asked him to stay. He was shocked at this. This would be the first time Quistis had asked that and that he actually thought he could. He quickly put his shoes by the door and laid out a blanket and pillow on the floor. Lying on top of the sheets by the bed, he smiled as he drifted to sleep. Everyone was now asleep in the Garden.
*Cid and the See D's in his office-early morning*
Cid: Rin, Yugo, Shiro and Illasu will all need special protection now.
See D: What are your orders?
Cid: In Squall's absence, my orders are these. Learn from them, protect them, and make them feel welcome. Later, I'll confer with Commander Leonhart. That is all, dismissed.
The See D's left as Cid busied himself with other things. On the elevator, the See D's started to argue. Some wanted to let them fend for themselves, while others wanted to help them. Trent, who was being quiet along with Crose in the back, finally took control of the situation.
Trent: SHUT UP, ALL OF YOU! The Headmaster gave us orders. Whether you like it or not is not our concern. Keep your thoughts to yourself and do what you were trained to do, follow orders, or I'll turn you all in! Man! You guys could learn a lot from those four.
Blite: What are you saying Trentie? That we, the See D's, are actually supposed to protect those freaks?!
Trent: Yeah, I am. You got a problem with it?
Trent glared at Blite. Everyone else backed off. Blite put a hand up to slap her. Before it came down, Crose had grabbed his hand and was twisting it slightly. When Blite was begging him to stop, Crose let go and went to calm Trent down. She was pretty riled. Illasu was nice, and those people knew it. But now that people had seen those wonderful wings they were scared. Rin had been nice to Crose and the others. She was pacing in the elevator when the rest of the See D's unloaded at the ground floor. Crose pushed the second floor button and the elevator slowly made it's way there. Trent and Crose stood at opposite sides of the elevator. Crose stole a glance at Trent. She was crying, looking to the side so he wouldn't notice. Crose walked over and hugged her. Trent brushed him off and he just stood there. When Trent didn't look at him for a long time, he turned to go to the other side. That was when Trent turned around and put her arms around his waist. She put her forehead on his back and cried. Crose turned around and then put is arms around her tiny figure. Crose didn't smile or frown. He had no expression. When the elevator hummed to a stop, Crose led her out and into the classroom. Quistis wasn't in there but Ms. Girisha was. So, they took a seat at the back of the empty classroom. Trent actually sat by Crose and leaned her head on him. Putting an arm around her, she stopped crying long enough to listen to him.
Crose: Rin and Illasu made that decision to show us. They knew the risks.
Trent: Yeah, I guess...
Crose: Uh, Trent...
Trent: Yes, what is it?
Crose: You're latched on.
Trent realized this and so she pulled him closer, still hanging on. This was not what Crose had expected. He didn't know what to do so he did the only thing he could. He sat there and let her. Usually, no one ever messed with Trent. She was a ball of rage on romantics and things she didn't like. Soon, Trent stopped crying and just sat there.
Trent: You're like a giant teddy bear, and every girl needs one I guess. You want to be mine?
Crose: I thought you didn't like having boyfriends.
Trent: Nah, I like em'. I just don't want them getting all mushy on me.
Crose: (gently laughs) Well then, I guess I could.
Trent: You laughed...
Crose: You can change people, Trent. Greatly...
The two got up and walked around the school after Trent had hit him on the head.
*Rin and Illasu*
9-o'clock had come to early for them. Shiva kept nagging at their minds so they had finally managed to wake up. Rin let Illasu sleep while he got around. When he looked awake, he walked over to the beautiful girl in the bed. Kissing her cheek, she stirred in bed. Rubbing her eyes, she saw Rin smiling in the light of the sun. She moved to the edge of the bed and let her legs hang over. Rin wrapped his arms around her back and stood her up. She wrapped her wings around him as they kissed each other.
Rin: Your wings are very warm.
Illasu: So are yours...hehe.
Rin: We better go. Shiva's screaming at me. Are you ready?
Illasu: Sort of, how's my hair.
Rin looked at it with a smile and kissed her on the cheek. She unwrapped him and they headed for the T.C. Shiva let off since they were coming.
*The GF Palace*
Everyone was there. Selphie, Trent and Ruka were ready to jump on Illasu and drag her off. Yugo, Crose and Jakeen were ready as well. Quistis, Rinoa, and Shiro were waiting for the girls in Illasu's room, while Irvine, Zell, and Shushira were waiting fro Rin. Shiva was talking to Siren at the front. All of Illasu and Rin's friends were there, sitting down. Diablos waited at the back. Shiva finally walked to the markings and went to the T.C. She waited for them there. When they came through the doorway and started towards Shiva, they were taken to the Palace. When Shiva arrived with the both of them, Selphie grabbed Illasu's arm. Illasu was dragged off, away from a very surprised Rin. Quistis was ready with a very pretty, short, white dress. On her fingers, dangled a pair of scissors. Selphie grabbed a brush and a curling iron as Illasu frantically tried to find out what was going on.
Ruka: We had to hurry this morning to get here. We've been here since what, about seven?
Selphie: Yep, okay Illasu. Stand on that pedestal there. Quistis will help you get that off and the other one on. We'll cut out the back and sew it up so it looks real nice.
Illasu: '...'
Ruka: Well don't thank us right away!
Illasu: AH! Thank you, thank you! Oh gosh, Rin is my own now...
Quistis: So young, so crazy...ah, what they hay! Let's get going!
Illasu weaseled out of the dress. Rinoa took it and cut the back of the collar. Sewing a small zipper on, she made it to where she could just pull it up and zip the top. Illasu had a hard time with those wings, so the 'seamstress' did the same thing to the short one. Selphie brushed Illasu's hair out and curled it again, just to touch it up. Ruka smoothed her feathers down.
*Rin*
As soon as he had been kidnapped, he was sat at a round table. Shushira and the others were already sitting down. The others took their places and looked at him. Finally, Jakeen spoke up.
Jakeen: He's ready, I know he is. All in agreement?
Everyone: Mmm hmm...
Jakeen: Congrats Rin, it looks good from here.
Rin: What's going on?!
Yugo: I knew this day would come. Most of these people have known you only 2 weeks but you're my brother. I knew you'd end up with her.
Squall: He's freaking...
Zell: It's us...we're doing our job.
Irvine: Just relax Rin. We're supposed to keep you busy while the girls 'transform' Illasu.
All the others: IRVINE! You ruined it!
Irvine: The last thing he needs is his brother and friends messing with his head.
Crose: I had no part in it.
Shushira: Neither did I...
Yugo: Sorry Rin, it's just you should have seen your face. (laughing)
Rin: I guess I accept your apology. So, what do you guys think about her wings? (misty eyed)
Jakeen: Hey Rin...yeah, come back to us buddy. Personally, (looks around) WE LOVE THEM! I claim first hug, after Rin of course!
Yugo: Hey! I'm his brother! I get second hug, then I get another one too!
Rin, Irvine, and Crose: SHE CAN MAKE UP HER OWN MIND!
Shushira: (holds up a hand) I agree...
The boys continued to laugh and talk. Rin was laughing his head off by the time Shiva came.
Shiva: Rin, we have a surprise for Illasu. I don't want you to freak so I'm going to tell you.
Shiva told him as the all the guys were shocked at it. Rin sank back down into the chair, thinking heavily. He held his head in his hands. Shiva knelt down and looked up at him.
Shiva: C'mon, let's go handsome.
Rin: What?
Shiva: We have to go meet your sister so she can walk you to the alter. Boys, you know where to go.
They all got up and left. Rin took Shiva's hand and she led him out.
*Illasu*
As she was getting the final touch-ups, there was a knock on the door. Ruka got up and answered it. there stood a man of about sixty. Illasu was the only one who did not know who it was.
Illasu: Hey, no boys allowed.
Man: I just wanted to see you, take a good look.
Illasu: Why?
Man: So, I'd know how to walk my daughter down the aisle, if she can ever forgive me.
Illasu: Daddy...
The girls: We're done here and Ruka has to go somewhere, so we'll leave.
The six girls left and Illasu stepped down off the pedestal. Her wings rustled as she walked, teary-eyed, to her father. Looking up at his face, Illasu hugged him. Tears streamed down her face as her father embraced her. Illasu heard a breath taken aback and looked at the doorway. She saw a short woman, old and gray, standing there.
Illasu: (whispers) Mother...
Cyndin: Oh, my daughter, how beautiful you look.
Illasu ran to her and hugged her even tighter as her mother cried and apologized for leaving her. Illasu was stunned. She pulled her father in with her. She wrapped them both up in her wings. When Diablos came to tell Illasu it was time, she dried her eyes and kissed her mother. Diablos took her mother back to the giant room. Illasu's father took her arm and they walked out. Diablos black, leathery wings hid her mother form her. She saw two little feet shuffling along though so she was smiling brightly.
*The main room*
The big oak doors swung open as Shiva walked up to the front. The crowd hushed as she made her way. Then everyone craned around to see Rin walking down with Ruka at his side. Yugo, Crose and Jakeen were standing up on the floor. The others were seated at the front. Rin smiled a little. Ruka stole a glance and poked him in his ticklish spot. He immediately felt better. When they arrived up front, Ruka took her place between Selphie and Trent. As well, the other girls were seated up front. Rin waited anxiously to see Illasu. When Diablos came around the corned with Illasu's mother, Rin almost cried. It was true. Shiva had brought her parents here. He wondered how Illasu was taking it. Diablos seated the old lady in her seat and walked to the side. Siren played her harp in a sweet melody from beside Diablos. When Illasu came around the corner, the sun was at that right angle to shine right through and make her look magical and grand. Rin cried from laying his eyes upon her. Selphie and the girls broke down as well. Shiva smiled as Illasu's father brought her up front.
Illasu: I know this unorthodox, but Rin, this is my father, Tyran. Daddy, this is Rin.
Tyran: Nice to meet you Rin. With that, I give you my most precious...well, angel ever.
Rin: Thank you and it is a pleasure to meet you.
Illasu kissed her father as he made his way down to her mother. Illasu let him hang on to her wing to get down the few steps. She snickered a little when her dad turned around and gave her a thumbs up. A bright smile erupted from her face. Her eyes were brighter and her face was more beautiful. She slowly looked at Rin with her smile. Rin stopped breathing once again. He picked up her other hand and Shiva began.
Shiva: Not many are pleasured to be able to have the blessing of the Guardian Forces. Illasu and Rin are a different story. They were not destined to be here or together, fate just led them here. I just gave them a little push. Last night was the proof that I needed to see that these two have a passion for one another that was inhuman. Then, as most of us saw, the birth of Illasu's wings happened and Rin overcame his fear of showing himself to the world. When I brought some of the students back with me, one of them in particular told me their story. So, I talked to Siren and she agreed. We would bless them. I found out Illasu had never really known her real parents so I searched for them overnight. I found them and now, her they are, sitting with us on their only daughters' glorious day. It's funny how a little, fickle thing like love can bring loved ones together. It's funny how hatred melts into passion. It's fickle how the love for another can drive one to do unimaginable things. Friends, family and lovers, we are here to unite a special love in two people. Rin, this is not a traditional wedding. Illasu, I don't think you've ever been to one of these either. So, we'll modify it a little. Rin, you have searched for love a long time. Finding it now, what would you like to say to Illasu? You are to whisper it in her ear, for these things are for her only.
Rin: (Illasu wraps her wings around them) Illy, I just know that whatever goes on...cannot separate us. I have longed for the love of another. (breathes deeply) God had sent you to be with me. I know it to be true because your wings were born when our love was proclaimed. I wish I could wipe away all your pain and help you hide your past but I think you would like to do that on your own. Illy, I love you with all my heart and soul. I hope we will forever be together, till the end.
Kissing her sweet cheek, Illasu unwrapped her wings. Shiva smiled and spoke again.
Shiva: Illasu, it is now your turn. You have searched too. Living alone most of your life, you sought out dear friends and that was how you met Rin and his family. But you did not always recognize your love for him. You may tell Rin what you would have said to him, a long time ago.
Illasu: (wrapping them up and laughing) Oh gosh, Rin. I know I'm crying again but Shiva's doing a good job. When I saw you for the first time, I didn't know what to think of your hair or your smile...or your loneliness. I just knew I wanted to talk to you. But I never did, and I hate myself for it. Had I said something to you back then, I think I probably would have asked you a lot of things you couldn't answer. I'm glad things happened like they did. You'd been waiting a long time, to fall down on your knees, open up your heart to me, cry your heart to somebody...well fall asleep next to me. I'll listen to it all and dry your eyes. If you were waiting a long time, you've been waiting a long, long time, to come down, next to me. Huh, that's almost a song...I love you Rin, and with everyone here as my witness, I say it to you only.
Kissing him on his cheek, she unwrapped them again and Shiva nodded to the both of them.
Shiva: You two are wonderful beings. They can teach us all something, but that'll have to come later. Someone special is here to bring special rings. Come through the doors now.
There was a rustle at the door as Trojan and Fancy came through the doors. On their backs were elves. The horse were clad in beautiful silk and flower were in their manes. Illasu's mouth gaped as her horses reared up in front of her and came down softly. The elves slid from their backs and presented then each with a glistening ring. It had Elvin letters carved on the inside. They couldn't read it but they knew what it meant. They took them in their hands and the elves left on Illasu's horses. Shiva laughed at Illasu when she asked how Shiva had got those two here.
Shiva: We are GFs! We can do anything. Anyway, we have the rings now. You may put them on each others finger.
Rin looked at Illasu as she slipped it on his finger. He felt a tear splatter on his hand and putting a hand under her chin, wiped away her tears. Rin placed the golden band on her finger with a little laugh. Illasu laughed and they tried not to start the chain.
Shiva: (laughing)Let us all be witnesses to this glorified day. Now, Illasu, we all know how much you hate mushy stuff but Rin, you may kiss your angel now.
Rin reached out to kiss her but Illasu pulled him in with her wings and when Rin kissed her, she stretched them to their fullest. Irvine, of course, was there to take a picture. Rin put his hands to her face and gave her a long, warm kiss. Illasu put her hands on his face a everyone cheered. When Rin put his head onto hers, she reached up to kiss him. Shiva let Selphie and Irvine, Yugo and Shiro, Squall and Rinoa, Zell and Quistis, and finally Trent and Crose kiss each other as well. Diablos came over and looked at Shiva with a devilish smile. He kissed her cheek and then hugged her in his happiness. Siren began playing her harp as the wedding became a roomful of happiness. Shiva proclaimed them husband and wife as Illasu screamed out her happiness. Rin laughed as Illasu hugged him. He twirled her around and kissed her again. Illasu parents came up and Illasu kissed and hugged them both. Yugo came over and Illasu gave him a winged hug. He jumped up with joy. He wanted a kiss on the cheek but Rin looked at him with an eyebrow cocked. Illasu brushed his cheek with her wing tip. The other boys lined up for hugs but when Illasu saw them all, she covered them in her wings. They all jumped up and down as Illasu released them. Illasu laughed as Rin took her hand and found a quiet place. No one noticed they had left. Escaping to a nearby balcony, Rin and Illasu just stood there, wrapped up in one another. Illasu let her wings relax. Rin played with her hair as he placed his head on hers. Closing his eyes, he felt Illasu's warmth. Illasu placed one of her hands under his shirt, touching his scar. She started to fall asleep when Rin placed his hand on hers. She smiled and kissed his shirt where his heart was. An hour passed and it was almost noon already. The two looked out into the world of the GFs as Siren came silently through the doors. She tapped Illasu on the shoulder. Flaring he wing a little, she turned as Siren nodded towards the door. Illasu nodded and Rin let her walk on his feet.
Rin: (laughing) Thank goodness you're short. Your wings fit right around me so we can still do this...
Illasu: Thank goodness you're tall. I wonder where we're going now.
Siren threw ivory doors open, leading into a different room. On the table, there was a feast along with everyone sitting down. Rin's eyes found Shiva and he led Illasu to her.
Rin: Shiva, I think we'd both like to go back now. You've done enough for us but please, if you could, treat our friends to this. It looks great, but we're both tired from last night. So, can we please go back?
Shiva: Of course, there's a back door there. Go through it and you'll come to the marked room. A GF will be waiting there. Oh Illasu, Quezacotol has asked to train you to use your wings. If you accept he said he'd come whenever you want to start. He can come whenever you feel like learning, no set schedule. How about it?
Illasu: I like it but can Selphie also teach me?
Shiva: Of course! Their your wings! I'll let him know. Ok, see you lucky humans later. Bye bye now!
They hugged Shiva and escaped from all the noise. Ifrit was waiting there for them. They stood at opposite ends of the marking and Ifrit sent them back to the T.C.
*Rin and Illasu*
When they arrived back, Illasu and Rin were apart from each other. Illasu panicked and ran around screaming his name. Rin had been placed in a tree and had fallen out. He was now lying on the ground, knocked out. Illasu ran around the vast training area. Her wings made it hard to get through the trees and tore at her feathers. Illasu went in a circle and still had not found him. She climbed up a tree and tried to look from there. It was a pretty tall tree so she could see almost the whole T.C. When she spotted a white shirt, she screamed for Rin. He did not stir so Illasu tried to find her way there. Being bad at directions, she lost her way and finally sat down to think. Moving her wings a little, she realized she could flap. How hard can flying be, she thought, I have to try sometime. She decided to climb up another tree and jump, gliding out for as far as she could. When she was up at the top, she spread her wings and tested them. She got a fast flap going and let go, jumping out of the tree. Her wings grabbed the air for a moment and then swooped down. Illasu tried to force her body up but there was no wind to support her. She had forgot about that part. Going down, she flapped her wings while putting her feet below her. She landed in a jumble. But since she had flapped to slow down, her wings did not break. Dusting herself off, she climbed back up and found Rin again. He was sitting up, rubbing his head, as she whistled to him. He turned towards the tree and waved with a smile. Illasu laughed as she dove out of the tree. She had decided it was pretty fun to swoop for the time being. Rin panicked that she had not only fallen out, had panicked and now was laying with a broken wing. He quickly got up and ran to her. She was rolling on the ground laughing. Rin looked at her with a confused face. She laughed even more and pulled him down with her. Her white dress was dirty but she didn't care. It wasn't hers. Rin started to laugh and not only kissed her lips but buried his face in the feathered softness of them. Illasu covered him up with the other one and relaxed for a minute. When Rin was looking at her, he got up and carried her to their dorm. Opening the door, Rin placed her on the bed and went to go get her a ratty T-shirt along with some boxers for him and her. Handing her the shorts, Illasu stripped right then and there. Rin was shocked. When he looked back and saw her tiny figure weaseling on the shorts, he laughed. Illasu couldn't believe him.
Illasu: What? Hey, they're hard to get on!
Rin: Want some help?
Illasu: No, I'll do it myself!
She gave it another attempt and another. After about five more, she finally stood up and jumped into them. She was beginning to hate those wings, not to mention the annoying itch. But when Rin came over with her shirt and kissed her, she loved them more and more. Illasu smiled up at him and then looked at the clock. It was two o' clock on a beautiful Saturday morning...and they wanted to sleep. Illasu laughed as Rin let the shirt drop on the floor.
Illasu: So, are you sure you want just me forever?
Rin: Why not? You're the most beautiful creature ever. What about me? You think you can put up with me forever?
Illasu: Of course...(reaches up and hugs him) you're the greatest thing in the world Rin...and I love you.
Rin smiled and kissed her cheek. Rin moved around in the bed to get comfy as Illasu laid on top of the covers with him. Her left wing was outstretched and flapping, slowly. The right one was covering Rin. She smiled at him when he let his hand drape over them. She scooted closer and he put an arm around her. Taking the alarm with his other hand, he set it for five o'clock. Two hours were all he needed. He'd let Illasu sleep more if she needed it.
*Shiro*
When she was full of food, as well as most of the other people, Shiva let a GF take about five of the other guests and send them home. She kept everyone from Balamb and Dollet. Taking them to the same room Rin and Illasu had gone through, she sent them back personally. Shiro was the last one out. Shiva had a little talk with her.
Shiva: When you get home, are you going to go see Kuro?
Shiro: I don't want to see her anymore. She is no longer part of my life.
Shiva: So I thought. Shiro, even though she did those horrid things, you can't cast her out.
Shiro: She cast me out...
Shiva: Still...
Shiro: Do not tell me how to run my life...
With that, Shiro sent herself home as Shiva let that last sentence sink in. Shiva shook her head and went to counsel with all the other GFs. She had a notion to shut off all visits to the Palace except for private visits. Arriving back, Yugo found her and took her back to the room. They walked in and a number one was flashing on the message machine. Hoping it was not Kuro, she pressed the button. A high pitched voice came on the machine.
Machine: Hey Shiro, well guess what. I have to go to a different school. So, I guess this is another goodbye. I don't think I'll be back so I'll miss you lots! Anyway, I'm calling from the train station...OH! There's my train! I'll be going to...
Shiro pressed 'delete' before she could know. She smiled and walked over to the closet to get dressed. Thinking of Ni, she sighed and went to the cafeteria with Yugo. He put an arm around her shoulders as most of the others joined them from their rooms. They started talking about how it was going to be different having two of their friends married to each other. Everyone except Selphie. She was smiling to herself. She knew those two were the happiest people in the world even though they were different. They all sat at a big table and studied, played cards, or chatted. It was just another Saturday at Balamb for them. A couple people asked them where they had been but they lied to them. They didn't need to know yet.
*Illasu and Rin-as the alarm is going off*
Rin hit it onto the ground and rolled over into Illasu. She was not awake but smelling her hair, he instantly woke up to the great smell. Her childish face was smiling in her sleep. He took a hand and brushed her cheek. Her wings shivered a little but that was it. He kissed her gently and snuck out from under her wing. He took a short shower and dressed. Covering her with a sheet, he left to go out to the stables to help Mizuiro with the chocobos and her horses. When he arrived, he found Mizuiro with the coffee cans. Taking a bunch of them, Mizuiro was surprised to see him instead of Illasu.
Mizuiro: Big day today huh?
Rin: How did you know?
Mizuiro: I've got my ties. So, you two finally did it. I was wondering when you would.
Rin: Yeah, and we're happy. That's the important thing.
Mizuiro: Oh my goodness, let me see that ring!
Rin showed her as he dumped Honey's food in her bin. Mizuiro shook her head at it and whistled.
Mizuiro: That's beautiful. You two are really lucky.
Rin: Thanks, hey where is Stu's room?
Mizuiro: Right there, he's turned around. Thanks for the help.
Rin walked over to the big horses' stall and poked him in the rump. Stu moved his lazy head towards him and stared. Rin smiled at him and Stu turned around. Putting his head over the gate, he let Rin rub his head. Mizuiro laughed as she left for the day. He stood there talking to Stu awhile. Illasu was suddenly beside him when he as turning to leave. She smiled up at him with a sleepy smile. Rin laughed as she leaned into him. Wrapping his arms around her, they walked around in the barn petting the horses and chocobos. They came to the fence outside and Rin lifted Illasu onto it. He climbed up and stood on it himself as the wind blew in their faces. They laughed and laughed as Fancy and Trojan came up. Rin clambered up and over the fence, landing in front of Trojan. It startled him a little but the horse did not leave. Walking up to him nice and slow he patted the horses neck and looked back at Illasu, smiling away. Rin was so happy that he went to the fence and kissed her stomach again. Illasu laughed again and kept on laughing. Rin went back to Trojan and swung himself up. He grabbed a handful of mane and went over to Illasu. Slowly easing onto the back of Trojan, she put her hands around him and they took off at a slow walk. Illasu let her wings sag, almost touching the ground. They walked to the place where Illasu hand been drawing in the ground and the marks were still faintly there. Illasu saw the running horse and remembered that this was where Rin and Illasu had basically said they loved each other. She smiled at the thought. It seemed liked it had only been yesterday. Rin turned around and saw her looking longingly at it. He smiled at her when she looked back at him. They walked on, to he end of the field, where the tree was all by it's lonesome.
Illasu: I remembered how to fly...
Rin: And fly you did.
Illasu: I wish I could get off the ground now!
Rin: (laughing) Yes, that would be a sight.
Illasu: So, what about you? What all can you do when you transform?
Rin: Destroy...that's about it.
Illasu: C'mon, there's got to be something else you can do! Like...leap all buildings in one humongo jump!
Rin: (laughing) I don't know, to be honest. That was the second or third time I've ever changed.
Illasu: What does it feel like?
Rin: It feels really weird. I can't control it and it just knows to survive, so it kills. It scares me for that reason. I might kill you.
Illasu: NAH! You're still Rin so I can be like (shakes a finger at him with other hand on her hip) 'Now mister! You calm down now or I'll have to scream at you!'
Rin: That might work!
They both laughed as Rin let go of Trojan's mane. He put his hands to Illasu's face and kissed her. She always had a happy outlook! Nothing could bring her down. Trojan moved forward a little and they started to slip off. Illasu put her hands around Rin and spread her wings before they hit the ground. Alighting down on the ground, Rin wrapped her up in a giant hug. Getting a little to mushy for her, she scrambled up the tree. Getting to a branch quite a ways up, she jumped down and swooped out. Rin laughed as she circled down. Illasu rolled out her landing. The sun was starting to set, so they sat and watched it on the ground. Illasu sat on Rin's lap and put her wings out around him. Rin put his arms around her shoulders. They were sitting there when they heard someone coming up behind them. It was Shiro and Diablos.
Shiro: He's here for a different reason. Um, I just wanted to let you two know that I'm going to go see Kuro tomorrow.
Rin: I thought you disowned her.
Shiro: I did but that doesn't change the fact she is my only living relative. I have to live with that.
Illasu: So, where are they keeping her?
Shiro: She's being held at a high security prison. They said she was in chains. It seems she almost killed a See D when they were putting her inside.
Illasu: And you're sure you want to go?
Shiro: Yeah but I kind of want someone to go with me. I'd ask Yugo but he doesn't seem to be the right one to ask. So I wanted to know if you knew of someone I could ask.
Illasu: I'd help you but they'd put me there for these (points to wings). Rin?
Rin: I can go if you'd like. You just need a ride and an escort right? I don't have to go in with you right?
Shiro: No, see I need someone to come with me. I'm not sure what she'll do.
Rin: I'll go. I can at least protect you. Are you sure you don't want to ask Yugo?
Shiro: Something tells me he would have a strong opinion about this whole thing. He thought pretty well of Kuro, even after she did you wrong Rin. She was nice to him.
Rin: Then it's settled. I'll go but you have to tell Yugo, all right?
Shiro: Yes, I will. Thanks Rin, and you to Illasu! Ok, I'll should be getting back so I'll see ya later!
Diablos: I'm here about your first lesson. I can see how bad you want to fly so me and Quezacotol switched lesson plans. Come on, Rin you can watch if you'd like.
Illasu: You mean right now?
Diablos: Yes! I work at night mostly. Let's see you swoop down again. Once you get that mastered, flying gets easier.
She clambered up again, swooped out and circled, tumbling on her landing again.
Diablos: Good form up until your landing. That's the only thing. When you swoop up, open your wings to their full extent, angle your body and do a huge flap, cupping the ends of your wings.
She watched as Diablos flew up, swooped down and out and landed gently. She clambered up into the tree and tried again. It wasn't pretty. She tried to cup her wings but they just didn't cooperate. She laded on her knees and toppled over. Rin helped her up as she tried again. She swooped up and spread her wings, but when she went to flap, they went behind her. This caused her to fall. Rin caught her and she once again tried.
Diablos: (turning to Rin) Doesn't give up does she?
Rin: Oh no, not her. She'll do it a thousand times before she gives up finally.
Diablos: Well she's very close, it's just something's not quite right.
They watched as the same thing happened. Illasu looked up at Diablos with a questionable look as her studied her. He felt her wings checking for broken bones and found none. He shook his head and then remembered.
Diablos: You have feathers!
Illasu: So?
Diablos: Your feathers pick up wind different. The air can get under them and cause the whole thing to go wiry! Let's try this. When you get up to the top of the swoop, spread your wings still but let yourself fall, gently giving little flaps.
She tried it and it was much easier. She landed a little unbalanced but that was just her. Rin smiled as Diablos clapped. She tried again and got better. When she had done that five more times, Diablos moved her onto hovering just off the ground.
Diablos: You're a quick learner, you are. Let's try hovering. You know what to do right?
Illasu: Just flap?
Diablos: Close enough, but just steadily flap, not just a frenzied dusting.
She tried but her body wouldn't lift up, no matter how hard she wanted to. This was not a good sign.
Diablos: Oh boy...
Illasu: What? (still flapping)
Diablos: Humans might not be able to hover.
Illasu: I've got to do it! I have to try!
Diablos: But...
Rin: Let her...she can do it. I know she can.
Illasu closed her eyes tight and flapped steadily and harder. She felt her feet slowly come up and she peered out. She saw Diablos looking at her with a smile. She saw Rin smiling so she knew he wasn't holding her. She looked down and there was just a little gap, about 6 inches long. She smiled as she slowed her flapping. Still hovering, Diablos told her to lean slightly forward to make it easier. She did and toppled over in a flip. She glared at Diablos as she got hovering again. Leaning forward slower than before, it did become less work for her wings but her head hurt with having to think 'don't fall!' She was always quite clumsy. Hopefully, with practice, she get rid of the balance problem. Diablos said that was all for today and that they would start trying to fly tomorrow. She was to practice hovering and landing, the two key parts to flying. Rin was to watch her to make sure she didn't hurt herself. Diablos left in a dark part of the universe. It was well into the night now so they made their way back to the school. Illasu's wings were tired, so they were dragging on the ground. Rin picked her up and carried her to the Library. There was work being started on it as master craftsman traced the drawings onto the walls and patched them. The old concrete and wood shelves were still there, hiding the chairs among them. Rin and Illasu found their place and decided to fall asleep reading MARS. Illasu smiled as she fell asleep.
MC: (Most of the story will focus on Rin and Illasu now)
*Sunday Morning before the sun-Rin and Illasu*
The night had been hard. Illasu wanted to lay on her back so bad that she was awake all night. Rin had slept soundly as Illasu tried and tried to sleep. Not only that, but her scar had flared up again and her wings ached. Rin was getting around when he noticed Illasu grabbing her sides. He came over and she told him what all was wrong. He dialed Kadowaki and asked her if Illasu could possibly stay there for the day. She said it was perfectly fine as Shiro knocked. Searching in the darkness, he turned the knob and opened the door. Shiro smiled up at him, handing him a cup of hot tea. He smiled at her and told her he had to take Illasu to the Infirmary. Shiro nodded as Rin let Illasu have a piggy-back ride. He drank the tea slowly, holding it with the other hand. They saw Kadowaki waiting outside, holding the door open. Rin smiled and waved as he turned into the room. Placing the sleepy Illasu in the bed, he covered her up with the sheet. Kissing her goodbye, he left with Shiro. Kadowaki came over and jotted down notes of what was wrong. She ruffled a few feathers to feel around on her wing muscles. Illasu winced when she prodded the sore ones. Grabbing a jar of some kind of salve, she lifted the feathers and rubbed it on. Illasu's wings were at complete ease and started to sag and flap a little.
Kadowaki: You have to hold still, Illasu. This is some sticky stuff.
Illasu: Sorry, it's an involuntary movement. (stiffens her wings out) That better?
Kadowaki: Uh huh, now about your scar. This happens often I presume?
Illasu: Yeah, only it hasn't been as bad. It think having my wings finally got most of the pain out.
Kadowaki: That could be it or that you're using them...
Illasu: What do you mean by that?
Kadowaki: Well think about it, they've been locked up inside of you. You've been using them so it's probably exercising that scar. There, all better!
Illasu: That does feel better, thanks.
Kadowaki: Now, you know you can't sleep on your back until you figure out how to pull those puppies in. I suggest asking Diablos.
Illasu: Oh my gosh! Flying lessons are today! Kadowaki, I have to go to them.
Kadowaki: Settle down, there not till later tonight. You just get some rest till Rin gets home. I have 24/7 watch of you till then. Goodnight, call if you need anything.
Illasu nodded and laid her head down on her pillow, disgusted. She turned her head from side to side on the pillow. She did everything she could. Her wings itched, ached and twitched. Diablos appeared slowly, misty like, in a chair.
Diablos: What seems to be the problem?
Illasu: Why are you all fuzzy?
Diablos: I'm only here in spirit. I've been the whole day. So, what's wrong?
Illasu: They ache, they itch, they twitch, tell me what's not wrong!
Diablos: They aren't broken. That's a good thing. Don't you know how to pull them in?
Illasu: No...
Diablos: Ooh, good grief. Why didn't you ask last night?
Illasu: I forgot! So sue me!
Diablos: Pull in your shoulder blades and push down, it's easy.
Illasu: Uh, hello! I'm human! You're a...well a demon! It's not so easy for us.
She did what he said and once again it didn't work. Diablos said he couldn't help her then.
Diablos: You probably won't be able to pull them in. Like you said, humans are different. Unless you know how to force them back inside your shoulders...
Illasu: I don't even know why they decided to pop into existence in the first place!
Diablos: We GFs have been thinking about that heavily at the palace. No one can come up with a reasonable explanation. Some of the females think you've become a woman completely now. Some think you'll stop aging, others think you're in an afterlife or a ghost. That ones highly doubtful. Lots of us honestly think strong emotion pushed them out. Like your love for Rin made you want to fly, so you did. Or, when you got shot, you wanted to save Rin so bad that because you couldn't walk you grew wings to help you. It could be a number of things. These are just some that could possibly seem logical.
Illasu: Shiva has seemed to take a special interest in me. Any thoughts there?
Diablos: That is defiantly not normal for her. She has never shown this much interest in human affairs, normal or abnormal, ever. There could be something she knows. Who knows?
Illasu: Huh, you do have a point. I kind of think she was lying about the whole non-fate thing between me and Rin.
Diablos: No, that was truly not a thing of fate. I didn't even see the vision of it. So that was true.
Illasu: Well, if Kadowaki finds me awake, she'll yell at me. So, I better try to sleep.
Diablos: Here, take this. It's a constant spell for float, you can use it whenever and un-cast it too. If you float and turn on your back, it'll be like sleeping on it. It's a little complicated at first, but it'll help you sleep. Fickle thing, you humans are, with sleep. I never sleep so I don't know what it's like. Well then, see you tonight.
He slowly misted away. Illasu casted the float and was finally able to sleep on her back comfortably. Closing her eyes she dozed off.
*Shiro and Rin at the prison*
They had arrived and the commanding See D had happily welcomed them. They were now walking to the cell. Rin was getting uneasy. All kinds of eyes were looking at him. Some demented soul mumbled a spell when Rin looked at them with no expression. He hated the place. It reeked of evil and got his mind stirring. When they arrived and Shiro saw the proud Kuro in chains as thick as her fist, his heart went mad with hatred. Rin could feel his mind start to ebb. Someone was calling to him. Kuro looked up from in between her hair. He pale face smiled an evil little grin as Shiro stepped in. Rin sat near the door forcing the evil out of his mind. Kuro's eyes were hidden as she peered at her sister. Shiro thought she looked miserable, but in her heart she knew Kuro deserved it. Taking a seat far away from her, she stared at her sister.
Shiro: Kuro?
The mangled and twisted form did not speak, only smiled. Shiro looked hard at her. Looking back at Rin, she was terrified. Rin was on the ground clutching his head. Kuro smiled even bigger when Shiro looked back horrified. Shiro screamed at her to stop it. When Kuro did not and only let the smile dissipate a little, Shiro ran to Rin and consoled him. Shiro was outraged her sister was doing this. Though she did not know how, she knew she was either putting visions in his head or trying to make him transform. Then Kuro entered the innocent mind of Shiro.
Voice: Shiro, I know you hate me. So end it. Look, right over there is a sharp piece of metal. Drive it through me or choke me with these chains. I have no will to live anymore. They will just keep me locked up. When I'm here I can't be doing what I love.
Shiro: And what is that...
Kuro looked up from between the hair and one blank eye showed. It was milky from madness and had no expression.
Voice: To kill...I have been slowly making so of the prisoners go mad. Driving them to take their own lives. But it's not the same as the real thing.
Shiro: You're horrible. You always have been.
Voice: THEY WERE HORRIBLE TO US! THEY KILLED OUR FATHER IN FRONT OF US!
Shiro: It was an accident! They didn't mean to do it!
Voice: Fine, if you won't do it, then...ah, Rin. My beloved...how nice of you to bring that killer here as well Shiro. He can do the job just as well as you can. Rin, come to me my love and end our suffering.
Shiro watched in horror as Rin stood up, still clutching his head and screaming, and grabbed the misshapen metal. Rin started towards Kuro but Shiro held onto Rin and wouldn't let him walk. Kuro turned back to Shiro.
Voice: Come now, don't you want to ease all this? Dear sister, let him live with my death. Unless, you would rather do it for me...
Shiro: Never! I won't let you do that to Rin! Snap out of it Rin!
Shiro hit him in the head as hard as she could. Rin dropped the metal. It rolled close to Kuro's foot. Rin was dazed a little before falling down, sleepily. Shiro stood in the middle of the room facing Kuro. Kuro made no movement, no sound, just suddenly drooped. Shiro saw her arms sagging and her head bowed. Then she heard it. Blood was splattering on the floor, pouring from Kuro's heart. Kuro had made the metal roll to her, like she wanted. She was so high in sorcery, that metal was also controlled by her when it was close enough. She had forced it to go into her heart to end her pain, her suffering of not being able to kill. Shiro started to cry but she didn't not know why she did. This was what Kuro had wanted.
Shiro (whispers) No, the good Kuro would have lived. She wouldn't have killed. She wouldn't have...
Rin: What happened?
Shiro saw he was awake and so, wanting to leave the rotting stench of the forsaken body, Shiro took his arm and led him out. The See D opened the door and let her out. Looking back at her sister's thin, twisted body, she let a tear fall.
Shiro: No more shall bloody tears fall.
With that Rin took Shiro home, home to Yugo and everyone else. Shiro had gained a family by losing a sister.
*Illasu and Rin*
Later that night, they had ate and were now training with Diablos in the big Training Center. Diablos had her zooming around in the air by nine o' clock when they had started at five o'clock with practice and the basics. Rin was sitting on a stump watching her fly with Diablos. Looking away for a moment, he couldn't find them when he looked back. Then he was attacked from behind. Illasu tackled him from the air. She was sitting on him, tickling him till he rang out with mercy. Selphie and everyone had gathered for the spectacle. It was amazing seeing her fly like an angel. Rin saw a glimmer of light hit the two rings Illasu wore everyday. He smiled as Illasu flipped in the air. When practice was over, Selphie declared an overnight party to celebrate at Squallie's big dorm. They had all headed over there. Rin and Illasu had made a short stop to pick up some blankets and sheets. Then they lived it up all night with Selphie and the gang playing games on her PS2 and the dreaded Spin the Stuffed Animal (Selphie tended to throw the object when she got mad). When everyone was out except for Rin and Illasu, they looked into each others eyes and with a goodnight kiss, understood that they would be together forever.
*Monday Morning*
Illasu: Angel? Are you awake?
The winged girl poked her love awake, gently. The beautiful face in the bed greeted her with a growl.
Rin: Illy, it's (peers around the room for the clock) only 4 in the morning!
Illasu: Shh, don't wake those people up!
Rin: Well what are you doing up anyway?
Illasu: Uh, well see here's the thing. I had to go to the bathroom and well, I guess it was broke...
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That's it! It's finished! Today is a landmark day! At 10:34 pm on Sept. 25, 2003, I declare the sequel shall start to be written as the first adventure has been finished finally! I started in May of 2003, around the 21 and it went all the way to here. This is the most devoted I have ever been to a story! I love it and if you people out there will give me a final review, I REALLY APPRICIATE IT!! I've worked very hard and many people can't believe that it is this long. It was never intended, let me assure you. It just grows when you let your mind race and it's creative as mine. Well, I will return in the sequel! The title has changed as well today! It was called 'It All Started With A Bathroom' (for lack of a better title at 2:00 am!) and is now changed to 'Let No Bloody Tears Fall'. Well, please R&R! I leave you now to do your duty to this story, and I hope you return next season, when all the words are on the pages and the next one releases!