Disclaimer: I do not own anything part of Final Fantasy VII or music from Evanescence.
This is the sequel to my other story/songfic "My Immortal: A Vincent and Yuffie Story." It's yet again by another song sang by Evanescence, Bring Me to Life, and I hope you all enjoy this one as well.
She still has not awakened. It's been... oh... a few months... I've lost count after five. I'm worried... about her... of course I was... and I was the one that did this to her. What kind of sin did I commit this time...? When will this end? I look down at her sleeping form... I've been next to her for as long as I can remember, by now. I know she's in emotional pain... looking at her deep frown as she dreams... nightmares. Yuffie never had nightmares... not often. Yet she has had nightmares... almost every day. This is all my doing... all I can do is wait here for her to awaken.
At one point, I had decided to consent with Cloud and Tifa on this matter. They became concerned, and now they're currently residing with me in the mansion. Tifa brings me food and drinks of the sort every once in a while. They're concerned about me as well. I have neither ate nor drank, until they had come. To save another sin of letting them worry, I allow myself to eat and drink... though I would wish that Yuffie was here to eat with me... like before.
I fear I'm returning to that 'shell' of mine, to put it bluntly. Yuffie would not be happy. Yet she is not here... not here to keep me outside of that shell, not here to ever take me out if I ever returned. I need her. I now see this... yet...
How can you see into my eyes like open doors
Leading you down into my core
Where I've become so numb
Without a soul
My spirit's sleeping somewhere cold
Until you find it there and lead it back home
Cloud had invited a doctor into the mansion the other day. I was not happy... knowing that the doctor had to... examine... Yuffie. What is this I feel? I do not know... it was a blur, really. I was ushered out of the room by Tifa, she told me I needed to let the doctor concentrate. Usually, I wouldn't care... but this time... it's different. It was Yuffie in there. It seemed like an eternity, before I was finally allowed back in. The first thing I had checked, was Yuffie, and not a strand of her hair had fell. I was glad.
The doctor told us of Yuffie's condition. He had told us, though she had suffered from physical injuries; at this point, Cloud and Tifa looked towards me for a quick second, before turning back to the doctor. He said she was in an emotional coma... none of the physical damage has anything to do with her condition. I was glad... yet confused... How was one supposed to wake a person... as they are in an emotional coma? How was one supposed to wake a person from the inside... if they cannot hear the outside...? I feel worthless.
Wake me up inside
Wake me up inside
Call my name and save me from the dark
Bid my blood to run
Before I come undone
Save me from the nothing I've become
The doctor had said all we can do is wait for her to overcome her emotions by herself. He is a fool... he does not know what has happened. When he left, Cloud and Tifa resided into their bedquarters, to think, and talk, they said.
I am still next to Yuffie... sitting beside her, holding her hand. She is in this coma because of her emotions of me. I know she has nothing more in her life she needs to figure out. Perhaps Godo... yet she can overcome that... with her attitude. I chuckled at that thought... and looked down at her. But the problem was... can she overcome what to feel of me? I am an enigma, I know this, and I've been told this. And I know... I'm a maze only Yuffie... and her attitude... can pass through. Yet... will she need help?
If I could only help her... help her figure out myself... yet how can I? If I cannot communicate with her, if she cannot hear? I wish I would know... then everything turned black. I succumb to my fatique.
~*~Yuffie~*~
It's so dark here... I can't see my own hand in front of my face. Not that it matters. I don't think I want to see my hand... or my face. I'm probably dead. Is this how death feels like? Standing here in total darkness, never feeling tired, never feeling hungry, never feeling thirsty, never feeling... anything? I'm probably in Hell. After all, I've committed a sin by wanting to bring some light into Vincent's life.
There I go again, talking about Vincent. What can I say? He's always on my mind. It's weird... every time I think of him, this place just seems to get a little bit darker and darker. Am I sinking somewhere? Maybe I'm only on my way to Hell... I think I'll be there soon. I can't wait.
I'm lying to myself again. I don't want to go to Hell... at least, not yet. I know there's nothing for me up in the living world, yet I want to be there... even if it's to watch Vincent from far.
Wake me up inside
Wake me up inside
Call my name and save me from the dark
Bid my blood to run
Before I come undone
Save me from the nothing I've become
I still wish... that somehow Vincent would save me. But... I can't hear him. All I have are my thoughts, yet no voice to speak of them... it feels like I've lost my soul. I feel so empty. Wouldn't Cid and Barret love me now? Yeah... I bet they would- what the hell? The last time I checked no teachings had anything to do with a bright light on the way to Hell.
Then it hit me. Could it be Vincent? Would he be here to save me?
My face brightened as I unconsciously called out, "Who's there? Is it you, Vincent?" Gasping, I covered my mouth.
How the hell was my voice back? Ugh, whatever, that doesn't matter. I waited for a reply. But I heard nothing. I looked at my hands, and I could see them. It must be the light. I command my legs to move towards the light, and to my surprise, that's what I've done. As I got closer... I hear a giggle. It sounds so familiar. I stop in front of the light.
"Aeris...?" I find myself asking, "Is it you?" Finally, a savior.
And for sure, an image of Aeris forms in front of me from the light.
"Yuffie..." Hearing her sweet voice made me so happy. I don't know if it was because I hadn't heard a thing in the longest time, or if it's just because... Aeris is just so sweet.
"Aeris, it really is you!" I move to hug her, yet my arms wouldn't move, neither would my legs anymore, "What gives!?"
"Oh Yuffie, I'm dead... you can't hug me," Aeris giggled at my antics. But... if a dead person hugs another dead person, doesn't it work?
"You're not dead, Yuffie. That's why you can't," Aeris explained to me, leaving me rather shocked.
"So if I'm not dead, what am I? And how in the world did you know what I was thinking in my head?" I countered her, my patience was already running out.
"You're stuck, in a coma... this is what's within your mind, right now, Yuffie..." Her voice was so sad... why?
"In a coma...? Why is my mind so dark?" I questioned her again. I have so many questions...
"You're confused right now, Yuffie. You're sad... you're filled with darkness, so your mind is only darkness," Aeris explained to me, "Oh, and I know what you're saying in your thoughts, because I'm in your mind." Aeris giggled.
"So... I don't understand... why am I filled with darkness?" I asked her. Then I mentally slapped myself. Gee, I wonder why I'm feeling sad and filled with darkness. A mental picture flashed in my head. Vincent. Why am I not surprised?
"I'm sure you know the answer, Yuffie," Aeris smiled.
"So what's the point of this?" I want to get out of here... even though I get to talk to Aeris here.
"I'm here to help you listen and speak..." Aeris explained to me.
"You're here to get me out of here?" God, I'm so confused.
"No, that's Vincent's job," Aeris told me.
"What...?" I murmured out.
"Tell me Yuffie, what's the one thing you want?" Aeris asked.
"To wake up, and see Vincent again... whether he wants me around or not..." I answered with a confident smirk.
"Alright, Yuffie, it was nice seeing you again, all you have to do..." Aeris smiled, and disappeared, then I heard her voice, "Is open your eyes, he's right there... waiting... right next to you."
"Hey! Aeris!" I called to her again. It was no use, she was gone. I'm standing alone again in this darkness... but... I can see my hands... in front of me.
All this time I can't believe I couldn't see
Kept in the dark but you were there in front of me
I've been sleeping a thousand years it seems
Got to open my eyes to everything
Without a thought without a voice without a soul
Don't let me die here
There must be something more
Bring me to life
~*~Vincent~*~
My eyes sprang open. What...? I fell asleep. Wait... her hands... they twitched! I sat up, alarmed. She's murmuring...
"Yuffie, yuffie, can you hear me!? Are you awake!?" Eager, I called, pretty much yelled, anything for her to hear...
Gods, if she would wake up... please wake up.
"Vincent..." My lips formed into a small smile... maybe there was hope, "Aeris...?" What...?
"Yuffie!" I called her. This time, I won't give up, and I won't walk away.
~*~Yuffie~*~
"Yuffie!" It's Vincent's voice!
"Vincent! Where are you?" I called out towards nothing
"Yuffie, please, wake up!" His voice again... but...
"Vincent, can't you hear me? How can I wake up?" I called again. There's no hope... is there?
"Yuffie... I know you can do this... wake up... please," He was practically begging... yet... there's nothing I can do, I have no idea how to wake up...
"Vincent..." I fell to the dark ground, silently sobbing, "I can't do it... Leviathan... help me... Aeris, help me... Vincent... help..."
"Yuffie, you're not this weak... you'll wake up... figure out... what are your feelings for me?" His voice again. I let out a dry laugh... my feelings of him? What an idiotic question.
"Of course I love you... Vincent. Dear Leviathan, I love you so much, Vincent Valentine... you don't even know..." I slowly lifted myself up. He's right... I'm not this weak... right? I just need to find the strength. My strength... my need to awaken... I can find it all with my feelings for Vincent. Right? ... Of course. The great ninja Yuffie Kisaragi, is never wrong. I closed my eyes, and screamed.
Wake me up inside
Wake me up inside
Call my name and save me from the dark
Bid my blood to run
Before I come undone
Save me from the nothing I've become
~*~Vincent~*~
Her eyes sprang open, and quickly darted around. Her chest was heaving from the large and fast intakes of breath, and soon slowed as she stared my direction. What do I do now? What can I do?
"Yuffie..." I uttered out, then mentally slapped myself at such a greeting. That was nice... Why is she just staring at me?
She flipped herself out of the bed suddenly, and stretched, yawning rudely.
"Mornin' Vinnie! Gawd, I'm hungry... got any food?" She greeted me happily.
"Yuffie...?" I asked uncertainly.
"What?" She just blinked at me, confused.
"You... don't remember?" I asked her, she just stared me again, more confused.
"Remember what? Was I supposed to remember something?" She tapped her chin, she seemed to be in deep thought.
"... Nothing, let's get you some food," If she doesn't remember... she doesn't have to know.
~*~Regular POV~*~
Vincent had supported Yuffie down the stairs towards the dinner area, when suddenly, the two halted.
"Hey... Cloud? Tifa?? What are you guys doing here?" Yuffie asked in confusion, and looked at Vincent.
"Oh my gosh, Yuffie, you're awake!" Tifa dashed at Yuffie and gave her a huge bear hug.
"Tifa, Tifa, air!" Yuffie gasped out. Giggling, Tifa let go of the poor girl.
"I'm sorry Yuffie, but it's just... you're finally awake, do you know how worried we were!?" Tifa exclaimed, before returning to Cloud's side.
"It's good to have you back, Yuffie," Cloud stated simply, though you could hear the joy and relief in his voice.
"I don't get it... was I gone? What do you mean I'm finally awake?" Yuffie held her head in confusion. Tifa gave Vincent a questioning look.
"You didn't tell her when she woke up, Vincent?" Tifa asked him. Yuffie's attention returned to Vincent.
"Tell me what, Vinnie?" Yuffie asked, a frown starting to appear on her face.
Vincent sighed, and began to explain to her about her coma. He had left out the part where he waited by her bedside, not eating, drinking, or sleeping. During this time, Cloud had gone outside, and Tifa had gotten Yuffie something to eat.
"I'm sorry... Yuffie," Vincent looked down, his ebony hair covering his face.
"It's not your fault... I shouldn't have stopped your nightmares... if they were what you wanted," Yuffie reasoned. She smiled sadly, and stood up to leave, leaving her food on the table.
"Wait, Yuffie," Vincent started after her. Yuffie turned around to face him.
Vincent moved closer to her, using his human hand to hold her wrist.
"When I realized what I had done to you, those months ago... I realized how pointless it was of me to try and atone for my sins through nightmares. The only way I could... was to show Sephiroth to Lucrecia, and there is no way for me to accomplish this now... I should have realized this a long time ago," Vincent paused, and resumed, "When you didn't wake up... I waited by your side. Day and night. I wouldn't let anything take you like I let Hojo and science take Lucrecia."
"Vin-..." Yuffie uttered out.
"Yuffie. I need you to be with me... by my side, and to be happy, that would be my happiness as well," Vincent ended, and brought Yuffie into a soft embrace.
Bring me to life
I've been living a lie
There's nothing inside
Bring me to life
Hey, thanks again for reading this songfic sequel. I hope you all enjoyed this one as well as the other. If anyone would like me to work on an epilogue for the sequel, tell me in a review, and I'll see what I can do. Until next time!
