Forever Friends

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Chapter 4 - Tears

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Felix sat on the edge of his bed, his chin resting on his hands, his face drentched in tears. It had been nearly a month since he had left his house, and it had been an hour since he had moved a muscle. He couldn't believe it. Jenna, his last fesh and blood, dead! His grandparents, his mother, his dad, all gone. He was supposed to be buried by Jenna, not him watching her lowered into the ground! And he had somehow outlasted her.

If not for Mia's close eye on him during the first week, he might be buried next to his family as well.

He knew that Isaac was taken the loss of Jenna equally hard, knew that he had been low on funds when the funeral hit. Felix had wanted to offer some assistance, and Mia pushed him to do so. But he had been too shocked, too stunned, to speachless after the events that had taken place.

He felt the sheets of the bed move as they were pulled tight. Mia had sat next to him. He did not turn to face his wife, unable to face her. He knew that he had been responsible for Isaac's current financial situation, and he hated himself for it. It was all he could do to talk to her...

"I saw Sheba at the Inn today."

He said nothing. Sheba had been like a little sister to him, despite the fact that he had Jenna with him along the journey. Nothing had really gone between them during the trip, and they had agreed that it was nothing more than a strong friendship. Jenna had thought it sweet, and even made jokes of jealousy. He permited himself a dry chuckle at Sheba's reaction to her teasing...

"She hasn't aged much. Maybe that Lemurian water has some uses after all."

Felix didn't reply. The mystery of why both he and Isaac had aged so slowly was anyone's guess. Turning, his eyes took in his wife. Her face was as angelic as ever, and her hair was mostly blue, though a few grey strands were strewn about her head. Of course, it was probably due to her abilities of healing that kept her looking so young. There was still no explination for his youth-like appearance. In her lap sat a tray, holding a bowl of some steamy substance, possibly Kay's soup.

Mia noticed that he saw the soup, and tried to smile, her eyes tearing up. "Felix, you need to eat. If not the normal meals, at least once a day." She looked into his eyes, tears beginning to stream down. "Please, Felix."

Slowly nodding, he took the spoon in one hand, the bowl in the other. He took a taste of the soup, noting the blend of spices and vegetables in the soup. Mia rarely used spices, largely because they never had access to them in Imil. Jenna used them, but that was because their grandparents were skilled with the use of spices.

As he ate the soup, his throat became increasingly sore...

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Sheba wiped down the counter, preparing to leave the inn for the day. Given Vale's remote location, it was rare to see any visitors. Still, the inn was used often for the food and various beverages that it offered. And for the odd ear lending or two.

The latter was one that conserned Sheba. The Felix that Mia described was not the one she knew as they traveled. Sheba knew that loosing his last family member had been hard, but to the point where he wouldn't leave his house? To let his wife worry about him to death? That did not sound like Felix.

Thought what Mia said about what he would do if he knew of her staying with Isaac DID sound like him. And that scared her.

She mde her way to the door, pondering her feelings for Isaac. After he visited that night, she had looked to him as a friend. Once they united in Contigo, the friendship had melded into something resembling the brother-sister relationship she held with Felix. At one time, she had hoped it would go further than that, but she understood his feelings towards Jenna.

She had offered to help Isaac largely for Robert's benifit, though she did want to help him through his grief. Sadly, she knew that Felix would not see it that way.

Closing the door, she made her way to Isaac's house, worried for what would happen over the next few days...

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Well, I guess this story is back in full swing. Is that a good thing?

Sheba - Not if you delay RoA...

THAT was just updated, and I want to take my time with that. And this chapter came to mind last night, so I decided to make use of it. Oh well...

I DO want to state that this chapter was painful to write, largely because I am a massive Felix/Sheba fan. And for those that follow my stories, there is only one "serious" story that doesn't use F/S. You're reading it.

Here's the review commentary, back from the dead:

Forgotten Souls - It gets darker like I said. BTW, I do not know when Felix will find out. Let us hope that he doesn't! lol

Pyro1588 - Another new reviewer? Hmm... This is a good thing...I hope. Anyway, nice to see that this is on a favorite list! I always like to know when people appreciate my work! And if you do read my others, please review! If you read enough of my fics, you will find that I love reviews!

And I'm off to post this now... Will update when a new idea hits me...

Sheba - Probably tonight...

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Sheba - MIKAA DOESN'T OWN GOLDEN SUN! REVIEW!!!