Authors Notes: All of you, I'm so sorry for taking so long. But I'm on my summer vacation now and am thousands of miles away from my home, leaving me with my best buds computer and my concentration has been lacking. Keep reviewing though! I'll do my best to update as much as possible.

"If he makes you so happy then why the hell are you in the infirmary constantly? That's not what happy people do."

Dan's POV

Walking into the dim cafeteria, I didn't notice many faces. None of them seemed all too familiar until a broken man in the far left corner caught my eye. "Vince, that you? It's 6 AM, what's the deal?" He looked up from his now cold coffee and forced a weak smile, "Girls. You know, the usual." I nodded and took a seat across from him, noticing the black around his eyes. "This is about Kit, right? Man.. Have you slept at all?" Vince chuckled and shook his head in defeat, "More or less. Two days ago I slept a good eight hours, I'll be fine for a while."

"So what did she say?" I asked, trying to pry any information out of Vince.

"Who?"

"The doctor.. I mean, it can't be all that bad."

Vince sighed deeply and shortly after took a long breath, "Kit should be alright.. but I won't be seeing that doctor again. I think she's had enough of sorceresses to be honest."

"Well.. You can't blame her, can you? They have never left a good lasting impression." I pointed out, knowing full well that his reaction would put me in my place.

"I'm leaving." Vince raised and stormed off, coffee in hand.

"That's it? No outburst? That's not like you man.. You've changed."

But he didn't turn back.

Vincent's POV

I walked into Kit's dorm only to find her deep asleep, lost to the world of dreams. Not wanting to wake her, I pulled up a seat silently and stared down at her form. So pale and fragile.. Only when she was asleep could you see just how lost and broken she was. She was defenseless, without a shield to protect her.

A fit of coughs awoke the angel, her arms searched around randomly.. She was searching for someone.

Searching for me.

"I'm here.. I'm here." I gently placed her onto my lap and held her close, feeling her racing heart against my chest. "Why are you so perfect?" I shook my head and laughed out in shock, "Perfect? Thanks but I don't think that's true." Kit raised her head closer to mine, her mouth only inches away from mine.

"It's true.. Every time I've needed you, you've been there. It's like something out of a story book.. You know, when things seem too good to be true, they usually are. I hope that's not the case with you."

Kit rose, pushing herself off of her bed and walking over to the mirror. She glanced at herself for a moment, frowning deeply when the person in the mirror was hardly recognizable. "I look horrible.. How can you look at me?" She whispered suddenly, looking down at the ground. "You're perfect, you deserve better. How long will it take for you to see that? When are you going to leave me?"

"Never.." I assured her, taking her small hands in mine. "Kit, I promise to be your knight. I won't leave your side, even when you want me to go away. No matter what you may think or even see when you look at yourself, you're perfect. I wouldn't change anything about you.."

" Well.. Maybe these.." I caressed the scars along her arms and gave her a gentle smile. "Those, I could do without."

Her face became flushed and she quickly shrugged her way out of my grip. "I'm sorry, you do know that. Right? The thoughts won't leave, they're with me everyday.. But thanks to you, I want to go on.. See all the things I haven't seen. Feel all the things I haven't felt. Still, I can't make any promises because who knows if I can keep them. But.. you're changing me, for the better."

"Well, that's the effect I was hoping to have on you. Just stay by me." She smiled slightly and linked my arm into hers. "So.. I need your help with something.."

"Oh, really? Well.. I'm not sure if I want to help you." I said, sending a wink her way. "You're impossible, you know that? Perfect but impossible." Kit sighed, laughing slightly and continued talking, "I need to ask my dad something.. Something about my mom." I understood immediately and taking her hand, we walked towards the elevator. Kit stepped in first, followed by me moments later. The elevator was far too quiet and neither of us knew what to say, she just seemed so tense. Finally, Kit decided to break the silence. "..Thanks for coming with me.. I'm just kinda worried about what he'll say. I wish to know but a part of me doesn't need to know."

The elevator doors opened and we both stepped out at the same time, gently brushing against each other. "Yeah, I understand. But at least you're getting it over with.. You're a brave lady, my Kit!" I reached out, brushing her soft face with my hand, smiling brightly. Kit just laughed and swatted my hand away playfully, "Shuddup, will ya?"

"Kit Leonheart.. Vincent Almasy.. Come here now." Headmaster Leonheart's loud voice rang through the small corridor leading back to the elevator.

Kit's POV

I jumped slightly in fright, knowing full well that I hadn't yet told my father about Vince and I. I walked a good distance in front of Vince, wanting to walk past my father first. His glare might tire out by the time Vince manages to drag his butt over to the office. I knew that my father liked Vince, he thought he was a great student. But..

He didn't want me to be involved with anyone. He lived the life of a knight, he lost the woman he loved. He knows..

Vincent took a seat next to me and glanced over, checking to see that I was alright. My father sat in front of us, taking us both in and thinking about what to say first.

"So you two.. are together then?" Squall asked, pointing lazily at both of us.

"Yes.." I answered quickly, looking over at Vince.

Squall cleared his throat, and took a sip of water that was no doubt supplied by Lauren.

"For how long?"

"Just a few weeks now, sir. I can assure you that my intentions are pure, I'd never dream of hurting your daughter. Kit, she's an amazing girl, and not many people know that about her. I consider myself incredibly lucky and-" Vince was interrupted by my fathers booming voice and loud fingers, nervously tapping the desk.

"Do you love her?"

"Yes, I do. I wanted to ask you first but.. My feelings got in the way." Vince added quickly, staring my father in the eye.

"And.. I love him, too." I jumped in, letting him know that the feelings were completely mutual. "He's helped me a lot."

"You can't bullshit me, Kit. I'm your father, I raised you." He took a deep breath and continued on, gradually raising his voice. "If he makes you so happy then why the hell are you in the infirmary constantly? That's not what happy people do. Happy people smile, laugh and steer clear of sharp objects. You'll end up hurt, Kit. As will you, Vincent. I lost the woman I loved the exact same way, don't do that to yourself."

Tears streamed into my eyes, and I raised out of my seat, pushing the chair backwards onto the floor. "I don't need this bullshit, Squall. Now it's your turn to listen, and listen closely. Did you kill Rinoa? That's what she's telling me, that's what she showed me. You killed her didn't you, Squall? Your sword pierced her heart, just like she said. You killed my mom.." I stood there, not taking my eyes off of him.

"I.." Tears flowed freely from his eyes, slowly dropping onto the floor. "I had to.. You don't understand."

"No, you don't understand. You don't kill the one person you've ever loved, the one person to ever truly love you. You're the one who doesn't understand. She isn't happy, Squall."

Hold on a moment, sweetie.. Mommy has to have a word with your father.

Possessed Kit POV

"I'm not happy Squall.."

"Rinoa, is that you?"

"I loved you.. I love you. And you killed me. What made it so easy?"

"Rinoa, it was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. Surely you see me cry every night, I can feel you watching me. Please tell me you're the one watching over me."

"Of course it's me. I love you but I'm clouded by hatred.. You went on living without me. Did you even need me?"

"Don't bullshit. Please don't waste the time we have.. You saw what I did to myself, the records are sitting in the infirmary right now. I did them to be with you."

"I'm losing my control on her, Squall. But take care of her, and let her be with Vince. He's good to her, he's her knight. I love you and I miss you.. I want to hold you in death, just to feel your lips against mine again without the cold getting in the way would make everything complete again. But.. the coldness, it doesn't go away.."

"I want to be with you again, Rinny. I want to hold you.."

"I love you Squall. Don't forget about me, and keep living on. I want to watch for as long as I can."

"I love you too, Rin. I'll never forget about you."