( We went camping at a campground that was celebrating Halloween early. I,
of course, was wearing a thin costume while passing out candy, and I was
freezing, but I refused to wear my coat because I look stupid in it. I
regretted that. Our water went cold the first day, and never got warm
again, so it was cold showers all weekend. I went through seven pairs of
batteries for my CD headset. I had to wear a shirt to bed and nothing
else, because I left my PJ's at home. Then, my mom left the air on high-
power all night long, because she thought it was the heater. So, I froze.
The weather was horrible, and I now have a bad cold. What a holiday.)
But there's good news... it seems I've gained a cyber pen pal. Twilight's Star!
Twilight's Star: I'd like to congratulate you on your fic on FictionPress! ^.~ You don't stop, do you! Either way, I've got you (and Mannie, a favorite author of mine), on Author Alert (finally), so I won't miss an update. And uh... THANK YOU for fixing your site! I like it, and I want to visit the other sites you've got links to, but I couldn't see what you had there. Hm... Kujie-kins and Blase would make a cute couple...*thinks* ...I'll work on making them a nice, cozy little couple!
Angel of Death 87: Thanks for the advice! I didn't do anything but think about the storyline for a few days, then when I had decided what to do, I got busy. Doubletime! I had to think of a nice little background story, as I call the little Kuja-Blase interaction, to put in this chappy, though... and I decided, why shouldn't Blase meet Silver...? And you think Kuja and Blase would make a nice couple, too! I think that counts as popular demand! *thought bubble appears, saying "Now how to make them a couple...?"* I have work to do! And congratulations on your own new fanfic!
Neko Kuroban: ...Kuja and Alonia... *evil(ish) smirk* *Kuja looks scared* I bet Alonia would find a use for that whip of hers! *Alonia looks... thoughtful* And as for the prequel? I was actually already in the process of writing something similar. It's really a pre-game fic with the relationship between Kuja and Garland from Blinded by Love. Would that be okay? And another thing... you called me psycho? Well, there's a pretty good reason why we call her PsycheFox, ya know! (That wasn't a Raijin thing.) And no harm done witht the bottle thing... it could have been worse... sorta.
Shadow66: ...What were you doing with a wall that made you hurt your hand?! ...Oh, well. Either way, thanks for reviewing again. I'm glad you like Burmecia, because I like mice, rats, and other rodents and small animals! (That could be because I'm a fox and all, but you never know...) And I like rain, too... but I know that's because I'm pessimistic. Hm... in your fic, you said you were a mousy person... *Shadow looks like Kuja just did* ...But I won't eat a reviewer...
(LeFox's Favorite Quote of the day: "Come on! Time's money, and I'm broke." -Ira (*^_~*) from Trick Pony)
KORUA ISLAND
One day became another, and the endless stream of hours spent with my own private storyteller ran together flawlessly. He granted my request, and I learned about how he had lured Garnet back to Alexandria and stole her Eidolons. I learned about how he had used those Eidolons to destroy Cleyra, and how the queen had used them to attack Lindblum. I also realized how she hadn't told Kuja about this until several days after, and how angry he had been. "It was a useless show of force." he sighed, ending yet another tale. He looked at me. "Blase, she killed people for absolutely no reason. Regent Cid was weak at the time... she could have merely threatened him. But she was determined to show how powerful she was." I nodded and sighed slowly. Life with Kuja was perfect. Lazy days passed by when I spent them with Kuja.
Today, we were on an island just off shore of the Kiera Desert. Possible through Kuja's teleportation, of course. He said there was someone he wanted me to meet... someone special. "So... who is this 'someone,' anyway?" I asked, after a particularly long pause. He looked at me, smiling broadly. His eyes were shining brilliantly, and the wind teased his hair roughly. He was gorgeous as ever. "...Silver." I looked at him, waiting for him to laugh and say he was joking. "The Silver Dragon? That Silver?" I asked, my voice shaking. "Well, of course. I don't know anyone else named Silver," he said primly, looking at the sky as a shadow passed over us. A roar filled the air, and I felt my stomach churn with sudden fear. I didn't care how gentle Kuja said she was; I was terrified out of my wits. The shadow continued to descend, and Kuja reached a hand up as she reached our level.
The dragon nuzzled Kuja's slender hand, and sniffed his hair adoringly. I stared at the enormous creature. She really was beautiful, with silvery feathers covering her wings, and a silver down on her body. Her eyes were mostly hidden, deep-set in her head. However, if you looked hard enough, you could see her vivid eyes: the same exact color of Kuja's, and with the same mixture of happiness and sorrow. It was no wonder they were such close companions.
"Come on, Blase! She likes you..." Kuja said, pouting slightly. I looked at the dragon, who spread her wings majestically. She didn't look very dangerous, really... I walked toward her slowly, and stared into her sad eyes. But under the torrent of mournfulness, there was a faint light, desperate to force its way to the surface. Joy. It was all she had of joy: this tiny luminosity that shone from within her. It was the happiness of being with Kuja that made her this happy... it was obvious that she loved him deeply. And he trusted her with his life; this was equally unmistakable. "...She won't attack, Blase..." he said softly, and Silver lifted her face until it was level with mine. "N-nice to meet you, Silver..." I stuttered, brushing her neck with my trembling hand. She made a sound not unlike a cat's purr, then nuzzled my shoulder as she had done to Kuja.
"I told you she liked you!" Kuja laughed, petting her huge wings serenely. She turned her head around to face him, and used her wings to pull him against her in a fond embrace. He hugged her around the neck, then let go. "She's as gentle as a lamb... but loyal as they come if I need protection." When would he have ever needed protection...? "Kuja..." I said, wishing I could know more. He looked at me slyly. "...You want me to continue, don't you." it wasn't really a question, more like a guess. Without waiting for my answer, he began.
=I couldn't stand knowing that I had aided her in what she had done. The first thing I told her after I found out was how disgusted I was... and that I was leaving. She honestly believed I was merely joking, and she laughed at me. I remember that I looked around the room we were standing in-Lindblum's Royal Chamber-and realized how alone I was. General Beatrix had turned on us, and was in hiding somewhere in Alexandria along with Freya and Captain Steiner. All I had left was this deleterious queen, and she was no companion. She wanted all of the power, glory, and victory for herself... all I wanted was out of there. She laughed! She called me a "Tool of her Success." I... I was insulted to think that all of the things I had done for her were thought of as nothing more than 'successes.' Worse yet, she claimed me as a tool, something that is used to get something else... then disposed of.
The thoughts and anger that passed through me weren't much different from those I had experienced while under Garland's command. I'm not sure of exactly what it is that I yelled at her, but I'm sure it wasn't quite as pleasant as my speeches had been before. I remember feeling rage. Pure rage. I knew damn well that I was better than that. I turned around and walked away, but I heard her yelling after me that she would get revenge for the things I had said. But I didn't care. I was stronger, and I had a backup plan... the Iifa Tree was being liberated at that moment. Before you ask, yes, it was Zidane. Zidane again... believe me, I was beginning to hate that boy, and the feeling was very mutual. Would you believe that shortly after leaving Brahne, she ordered two bounty hunters to search for Zidane and Garnet? Well, truth be told, one of them was a bandit. Both of them were on the mission to find the Pendant, which I believe I've told you about. I think she may even have given Lani-the female bounty hunter- orders to kill me, as well, should she have found me. But I digress... I flew on Silver's back to the Iifa Tree, where Mist was already fading away. I was still fuming, but it helped to relax.
**Kuja landed on the branches of the Iifa Tree, looking out over the desolate waistland surrounding it. Vines crossed each other for miles, biting deep into the core of the planet. He sighed, wishing he wasn't so sensitive to disapproval or insults. "It's your fault, Garland... you made me weak..." he said, glad he could always count on the old man to have reason to have blame placed upon him. He wished with a thin smile that he had his tail at that moment. It would have helped to release his feelings with the angry swish of a tail. But... for some reason, words flowed from him, sounding like poetry but utterly unbalanced. They were the emotions he was feeling, warped until they formed words. But the voice he heard didn't sound like his own... it sounded cold, evil. 'Is that all I've become?' he thought quietly, 'Just a soulless body who only knows hatred and anger...?' The Silver Dragon roared, redirecting his attention. "So, they've made it this far, have they? I'll warm up on them until the Elephant Lady arrives." In the back of his mind, he answered his own question. 'No... I'm not... I have a soul... that's.... that's what makes me special. I'm different because I feel so many emotions at the same time. After all, isn't that what I'm supposed to be? Different?'**
Zidane and his companions reached me without much difficulty, and confronted me about all that had happened. At that time, the other bandit, a man by the name of Amarant Coral, and a summoner child, a young girl named Eiko Carol, were in their little group. They blamed me for everything. Everything! And all I was to Brahne was a tool of success. It gave me some satisfaction to know that at least they thought I was something other than a means to reach an end... They thought I was the guilty one. And of course, I placed all of the accusations aside, and tried to blame Brahne. I was playing the villain, after all. Garnet was enraged, but she tried to speak gently. Zidane, on the other hand, was... very blunt. He always had been. - "Kuja, you're... you're crying..." - Oh... sorry. I'm emotional. Forgive me. - "There's nothing wrong with that," - ...Thank you. Anyhow, Zidane and the others were witnesses to Brahne's arrival. I think the real shock to Garnet was how many battleships she had brought with her, just to take on one man.
Things happened fast. I sent a Mistodon-creature of the mist-to fight them, while I flew away on Silver's back. Say what you will, it wasn't cowardice. I had a fight to attend to. Zidane and his friends fought my creations valiantly, I'll admit that, and they succeeded in overthrowing them. However, Garnet wasn't as heartless as her mother... she still loved her after all of her crimes. I didn't understand how she could still love the one who had caused her so much pain. How could I... I had never been exposed to any sort of parental love. Garland wasn't exactly a father, as you well know. The way he treated me was horrible in every fashion of the word... he was another one who only cared about me because he could use me. So of course I was confused. While I was facing Brahne and her army with their canons, I kept thinking about how much I had always wanted and never received. Garland's approval would have been enough, had it been backed by some whisper of emotion. Garland... he never cared... as long as I was still able to fight, he could still use me.
I knew what Brahne was going to do long before she even said a word. She had a garnet with her, the jewel used to summon Bahamut... King of Dragons. Silver landed on the shoreline, and I could feel how tense she was. Dragons, you know, hate dragons of a different breed... and an Eidolon certainly isn't a Silver Dragon. I stood only a few paces away from her, ready to run if necessary. Necessary meaning, of course, if Brahne were to summon Bahamut. Which she did... I was in complete awe of the creature. He had a wingspan of... at least a hundred feet. He was almost five times Silver's size! She, by the way, was roaring furiously at the dragon before her. It was a combination of territorial instinct... and the desire to protect me. She knew Bahamut was hostile. Then... he prepared to attack. I admit it, at the time, I was scared. Terrified out of my wits, but I tried to stay cool. When the beast actually attacked, I did panic.
I reached out blindly for Silver. My eyes were full of ash, and my lungs had smoke in them. All I could see was fire. I was only in that position for several moments, but it felt like forever before my hand found Silver's feathers. She had waited for me, even though she was putting herself in danger. She gave me enough time to climb on top of her, then she took off. I managed to escape with a few minor burns and a scratch on my forehead. I was lucky. It wasn't until later that I discovered that Silver had been injured, as well... but as you can see, she's fine now. I wanted Bahamut. And I had the power to get him.
I called forth the Invincible, and set it upon Bahamut. The supersonic waves effected everyone... including Silver. I smiled for a few minutes, but then I had to attend to her before we dropped out of the sky. Also, I didn't want to watch what was about to happen. Bahamut had become confused, and he turned on the one who summoned him. Such is the power of the Invincible. Queen Brahne was killed, and I was to blame... I still am.=
Silver had sat by his side the entire time, roaring softly as though she were correcting his story. When he had finished, he reached his hand out slowly and stroked her. "...You should go and hunt, Silver... it's getting late." he said gently. She sniffed the air indignantly, but nuzzled his neck and flew away. I watched her fade into the distance. "She's beautiful." I said, looking back to Kuja. His eyes met mine, and he smiled. "...I know." he said, and the pride wasn't hidden in the least. A comfortable silence fell between us, as the sun was swallowed up by the horizon, leaving us in the darkness together. The stars came out above us, perfect lights in the velvet of nighttime. A thin sliver of a crescent moon was all we had to see each other by. A breeze, flavored with the smell of the desert, was all around us, making the water sing. I heard Kuja sigh happily. There was something I wanted to say... but I didn't dare to break the spell the night had cast on us.
I sat beside Kuja, and looked out over the ocean. If heaven could exist on Gaia, it had arrived... and it was for us, all for us. I looked back to Kuja, and at the same instant, he and I seemed to have the same idea. I don't remember which of us moved for the other first, but before I knew it, I was in the most impossible position I could have imagined.
...I was about to kiss Kuja.
Author's Note: *readers throw random sharp objects at LeFox* *she holds up FoxFury for protection* Hey, I like my cliffhangers! But I do plan to update soon! Really! In fact... I'm pretty sure I know what's coming up! So I'm gonna go work... if Neko puts down that Exploda... and Angel of Death 87 drops the Rune Claws... and Twilight's Star gets rid of whatever that thing is she's got behind her back. *TS drops Fratley's staff-thing* ...That's better. Shadow... what is that thing? *Shadow66 has nuclear missile from his fic*
Shadow66: =) ...Payback!
LeFox: ...OH NO.
But there's good news... it seems I've gained a cyber pen pal. Twilight's Star!
Twilight's Star: I'd like to congratulate you on your fic on FictionPress! ^.~ You don't stop, do you! Either way, I've got you (and Mannie, a favorite author of mine), on Author Alert (finally), so I won't miss an update. And uh... THANK YOU for fixing your site! I like it, and I want to visit the other sites you've got links to, but I couldn't see what you had there. Hm... Kujie-kins and Blase would make a cute couple...*thinks* ...I'll work on making them a nice, cozy little couple!
Angel of Death 87: Thanks for the advice! I didn't do anything but think about the storyline for a few days, then when I had decided what to do, I got busy. Doubletime! I had to think of a nice little background story, as I call the little Kuja-Blase interaction, to put in this chappy, though... and I decided, why shouldn't Blase meet Silver...? And you think Kuja and Blase would make a nice couple, too! I think that counts as popular demand! *thought bubble appears, saying "Now how to make them a couple...?"* I have work to do! And congratulations on your own new fanfic!
Neko Kuroban: ...Kuja and Alonia... *evil(ish) smirk* *Kuja looks scared* I bet Alonia would find a use for that whip of hers! *Alonia looks... thoughtful* And as for the prequel? I was actually already in the process of writing something similar. It's really a pre-game fic with the relationship between Kuja and Garland from Blinded by Love. Would that be okay? And another thing... you called me psycho? Well, there's a pretty good reason why we call her PsycheFox, ya know! (That wasn't a Raijin thing.) And no harm done witht the bottle thing... it could have been worse... sorta.
Shadow66: ...What were you doing with a wall that made you hurt your hand?! ...Oh, well. Either way, thanks for reviewing again. I'm glad you like Burmecia, because I like mice, rats, and other rodents and small animals! (That could be because I'm a fox and all, but you never know...) And I like rain, too... but I know that's because I'm pessimistic. Hm... in your fic, you said you were a mousy person... *Shadow looks like Kuja just did* ...But I won't eat a reviewer...
(LeFox's Favorite Quote of the day: "Come on! Time's money, and I'm broke." -Ira (*^_~*) from Trick Pony)
KORUA ISLAND
One day became another, and the endless stream of hours spent with my own private storyteller ran together flawlessly. He granted my request, and I learned about how he had lured Garnet back to Alexandria and stole her Eidolons. I learned about how he had used those Eidolons to destroy Cleyra, and how the queen had used them to attack Lindblum. I also realized how she hadn't told Kuja about this until several days after, and how angry he had been. "It was a useless show of force." he sighed, ending yet another tale. He looked at me. "Blase, she killed people for absolutely no reason. Regent Cid was weak at the time... she could have merely threatened him. But she was determined to show how powerful she was." I nodded and sighed slowly. Life with Kuja was perfect. Lazy days passed by when I spent them with Kuja.
Today, we were on an island just off shore of the Kiera Desert. Possible through Kuja's teleportation, of course. He said there was someone he wanted me to meet... someone special. "So... who is this 'someone,' anyway?" I asked, after a particularly long pause. He looked at me, smiling broadly. His eyes were shining brilliantly, and the wind teased his hair roughly. He was gorgeous as ever. "...Silver." I looked at him, waiting for him to laugh and say he was joking. "The Silver Dragon? That Silver?" I asked, my voice shaking. "Well, of course. I don't know anyone else named Silver," he said primly, looking at the sky as a shadow passed over us. A roar filled the air, and I felt my stomach churn with sudden fear. I didn't care how gentle Kuja said she was; I was terrified out of my wits. The shadow continued to descend, and Kuja reached a hand up as she reached our level.
The dragon nuzzled Kuja's slender hand, and sniffed his hair adoringly. I stared at the enormous creature. She really was beautiful, with silvery feathers covering her wings, and a silver down on her body. Her eyes were mostly hidden, deep-set in her head. However, if you looked hard enough, you could see her vivid eyes: the same exact color of Kuja's, and with the same mixture of happiness and sorrow. It was no wonder they were such close companions.
"Come on, Blase! She likes you..." Kuja said, pouting slightly. I looked at the dragon, who spread her wings majestically. She didn't look very dangerous, really... I walked toward her slowly, and stared into her sad eyes. But under the torrent of mournfulness, there was a faint light, desperate to force its way to the surface. Joy. It was all she had of joy: this tiny luminosity that shone from within her. It was the happiness of being with Kuja that made her this happy... it was obvious that she loved him deeply. And he trusted her with his life; this was equally unmistakable. "...She won't attack, Blase..." he said softly, and Silver lifted her face until it was level with mine. "N-nice to meet you, Silver..." I stuttered, brushing her neck with my trembling hand. She made a sound not unlike a cat's purr, then nuzzled my shoulder as she had done to Kuja.
"I told you she liked you!" Kuja laughed, petting her huge wings serenely. She turned her head around to face him, and used her wings to pull him against her in a fond embrace. He hugged her around the neck, then let go. "She's as gentle as a lamb... but loyal as they come if I need protection." When would he have ever needed protection...? "Kuja..." I said, wishing I could know more. He looked at me slyly. "...You want me to continue, don't you." it wasn't really a question, more like a guess. Without waiting for my answer, he began.
=I couldn't stand knowing that I had aided her in what she had done. The first thing I told her after I found out was how disgusted I was... and that I was leaving. She honestly believed I was merely joking, and she laughed at me. I remember that I looked around the room we were standing in-Lindblum's Royal Chamber-and realized how alone I was. General Beatrix had turned on us, and was in hiding somewhere in Alexandria along with Freya and Captain Steiner. All I had left was this deleterious queen, and she was no companion. She wanted all of the power, glory, and victory for herself... all I wanted was out of there. She laughed! She called me a "Tool of her Success." I... I was insulted to think that all of the things I had done for her were thought of as nothing more than 'successes.' Worse yet, she claimed me as a tool, something that is used to get something else... then disposed of.
The thoughts and anger that passed through me weren't much different from those I had experienced while under Garland's command. I'm not sure of exactly what it is that I yelled at her, but I'm sure it wasn't quite as pleasant as my speeches had been before. I remember feeling rage. Pure rage. I knew damn well that I was better than that. I turned around and walked away, but I heard her yelling after me that she would get revenge for the things I had said. But I didn't care. I was stronger, and I had a backup plan... the Iifa Tree was being liberated at that moment. Before you ask, yes, it was Zidane. Zidane again... believe me, I was beginning to hate that boy, and the feeling was very mutual. Would you believe that shortly after leaving Brahne, she ordered two bounty hunters to search for Zidane and Garnet? Well, truth be told, one of them was a bandit. Both of them were on the mission to find the Pendant, which I believe I've told you about. I think she may even have given Lani-the female bounty hunter- orders to kill me, as well, should she have found me. But I digress... I flew on Silver's back to the Iifa Tree, where Mist was already fading away. I was still fuming, but it helped to relax.
**Kuja landed on the branches of the Iifa Tree, looking out over the desolate waistland surrounding it. Vines crossed each other for miles, biting deep into the core of the planet. He sighed, wishing he wasn't so sensitive to disapproval or insults. "It's your fault, Garland... you made me weak..." he said, glad he could always count on the old man to have reason to have blame placed upon him. He wished with a thin smile that he had his tail at that moment. It would have helped to release his feelings with the angry swish of a tail. But... for some reason, words flowed from him, sounding like poetry but utterly unbalanced. They were the emotions he was feeling, warped until they formed words. But the voice he heard didn't sound like his own... it sounded cold, evil. 'Is that all I've become?' he thought quietly, 'Just a soulless body who only knows hatred and anger...?' The Silver Dragon roared, redirecting his attention. "So, they've made it this far, have they? I'll warm up on them until the Elephant Lady arrives." In the back of his mind, he answered his own question. 'No... I'm not... I have a soul... that's.... that's what makes me special. I'm different because I feel so many emotions at the same time. After all, isn't that what I'm supposed to be? Different?'**
Zidane and his companions reached me without much difficulty, and confronted me about all that had happened. At that time, the other bandit, a man by the name of Amarant Coral, and a summoner child, a young girl named Eiko Carol, were in their little group. They blamed me for everything. Everything! And all I was to Brahne was a tool of success. It gave me some satisfaction to know that at least they thought I was something other than a means to reach an end... They thought I was the guilty one. And of course, I placed all of the accusations aside, and tried to blame Brahne. I was playing the villain, after all. Garnet was enraged, but she tried to speak gently. Zidane, on the other hand, was... very blunt. He always had been. - "Kuja, you're... you're crying..." - Oh... sorry. I'm emotional. Forgive me. - "There's nothing wrong with that," - ...Thank you. Anyhow, Zidane and the others were witnesses to Brahne's arrival. I think the real shock to Garnet was how many battleships she had brought with her, just to take on one man.
Things happened fast. I sent a Mistodon-creature of the mist-to fight them, while I flew away on Silver's back. Say what you will, it wasn't cowardice. I had a fight to attend to. Zidane and his friends fought my creations valiantly, I'll admit that, and they succeeded in overthrowing them. However, Garnet wasn't as heartless as her mother... she still loved her after all of her crimes. I didn't understand how she could still love the one who had caused her so much pain. How could I... I had never been exposed to any sort of parental love. Garland wasn't exactly a father, as you well know. The way he treated me was horrible in every fashion of the word... he was another one who only cared about me because he could use me. So of course I was confused. While I was facing Brahne and her army with their canons, I kept thinking about how much I had always wanted and never received. Garland's approval would have been enough, had it been backed by some whisper of emotion. Garland... he never cared... as long as I was still able to fight, he could still use me.
I knew what Brahne was going to do long before she even said a word. She had a garnet with her, the jewel used to summon Bahamut... King of Dragons. Silver landed on the shoreline, and I could feel how tense she was. Dragons, you know, hate dragons of a different breed... and an Eidolon certainly isn't a Silver Dragon. I stood only a few paces away from her, ready to run if necessary. Necessary meaning, of course, if Brahne were to summon Bahamut. Which she did... I was in complete awe of the creature. He had a wingspan of... at least a hundred feet. He was almost five times Silver's size! She, by the way, was roaring furiously at the dragon before her. It was a combination of territorial instinct... and the desire to protect me. She knew Bahamut was hostile. Then... he prepared to attack. I admit it, at the time, I was scared. Terrified out of my wits, but I tried to stay cool. When the beast actually attacked, I did panic.
I reached out blindly for Silver. My eyes were full of ash, and my lungs had smoke in them. All I could see was fire. I was only in that position for several moments, but it felt like forever before my hand found Silver's feathers. She had waited for me, even though she was putting herself in danger. She gave me enough time to climb on top of her, then she took off. I managed to escape with a few minor burns and a scratch on my forehead. I was lucky. It wasn't until later that I discovered that Silver had been injured, as well... but as you can see, she's fine now. I wanted Bahamut. And I had the power to get him.
I called forth the Invincible, and set it upon Bahamut. The supersonic waves effected everyone... including Silver. I smiled for a few minutes, but then I had to attend to her before we dropped out of the sky. Also, I didn't want to watch what was about to happen. Bahamut had become confused, and he turned on the one who summoned him. Such is the power of the Invincible. Queen Brahne was killed, and I was to blame... I still am.=
Silver had sat by his side the entire time, roaring softly as though she were correcting his story. When he had finished, he reached his hand out slowly and stroked her. "...You should go and hunt, Silver... it's getting late." he said gently. She sniffed the air indignantly, but nuzzled his neck and flew away. I watched her fade into the distance. "She's beautiful." I said, looking back to Kuja. His eyes met mine, and he smiled. "...I know." he said, and the pride wasn't hidden in the least. A comfortable silence fell between us, as the sun was swallowed up by the horizon, leaving us in the darkness together. The stars came out above us, perfect lights in the velvet of nighttime. A thin sliver of a crescent moon was all we had to see each other by. A breeze, flavored with the smell of the desert, was all around us, making the water sing. I heard Kuja sigh happily. There was something I wanted to say... but I didn't dare to break the spell the night had cast on us.
I sat beside Kuja, and looked out over the ocean. If heaven could exist on Gaia, it had arrived... and it was for us, all for us. I looked back to Kuja, and at the same instant, he and I seemed to have the same idea. I don't remember which of us moved for the other first, but before I knew it, I was in the most impossible position I could have imagined.
...I was about to kiss Kuja.
Author's Note: *readers throw random sharp objects at LeFox* *she holds up FoxFury for protection* Hey, I like my cliffhangers! But I do plan to update soon! Really! In fact... I'm pretty sure I know what's coming up! So I'm gonna go work... if Neko puts down that Exploda... and Angel of Death 87 drops the Rune Claws... and Twilight's Star gets rid of whatever that thing is she's got behind her back. *TS drops Fratley's staff-thing* ...That's better. Shadow... what is that thing? *Shadow66 has nuclear missile from his fic*
Shadow66: =) ...Payback!
LeFox: ...OH NO.