YESH! FINALLY! AN UPDATE! WHOOOOO! -jumps around happily- Man! I didn't think I'd ever update, but last night, I just got an AWESOME idea and I was actually able to write it down! (with the help of my little friend, the dictionary...XD)
Anyway, this is the last chapter, folks. Ah well! I think I ended it rather well.
Disclaimer : Don't own Tales...leave me aaallooone...D:
Enjoy!
It was as if time had frozen, even if it was just for a second -- everyone stood still. No noise was heard, except for the sound of Anna's body falling to the ground with a 'thump' sound. Kratos rushed to her side, grabbing her hand as if it would help, even though he knew, deep inside, that she wouldn't live to see the end of that day.
"Heh...here I am...dying...again...you must get...tired of..." She paused, coughing up some blood. "Tired of...saving me...all the time..."
Now Lloyd and Raine had rushed to her side. "Proffessor, can't you heal her?" Lloyd asked desperatly. Raine shook her head sadly. "It's...too late, Lloyd."
Anna choked on some more blood, Kratos' grip on her hand tightened. "No..." He whispered. "I'm sorry, Anna...I could've protected you..."
"Don't be..." Anna interrupted him. "It's...my fault for not...being careful enough..." Her vision was getting blurry. She smiled. "Don't...mourn over me...too long, okay...?" Her eyes closed and her head limply fell to the side. Kratos felt the same pain he had felt on the fateful day, fifteen years ago. He felt like crawling into a dark room and ending it all. Then he remembered her last words.
"Don't...mourn over me...too long, okay...?"
He dropped his head, but shook away the tears that had threatened to fill his eyes once again. She wouldn't want him to be like that. Then, he stood up and forced a small smile on his face.
"Perhaps it would be a good idea to make her a new grave."
Perhaps that was a sign he had truly moved on...
(A/N: I was gonna finish it there, but since this is a Kraine fic, it's way too short and that I like you all so much, here's an epilogue :D Oh and the song lyrics are from l'Arc-en-Ciel's 'Ready Steady Go'. I was listening to that when I typed this)
Epilogue
Ready Steady Can't Hold Me Back
Ready Steady Give Me Good Luck
Ready Steady Never Look Back
Let's Get Started Ready Steady Go
"Raine! Are you almost ready?" Genis peeked his head through the half-opened door. Though his jaw dropped when he caught a glance of his sister.
"Yes, Genis, I'm ready." She replied, smiling.
fukitonde yuku fukei korugaru you ni mae e
kurushi magure demo hyouteki wa mou minogasanai
Three months had passed since the 'Anna incident' and during those months, Kratos had summed up the courage to pop the question to Raine and today, on this beautiful summer day, the two were getting married. Of course, Genis and Lloyd were completely against it at first, but in time, they had grown to accept it ( A/N: Or like I would say, 'Suck it up, buttercup' XD).
ate ni naranai chizu yakute shimaeba ii sa
uzumoreta shinjitsu kono tenohira de tsukami torou
The wedding was held in Iselia. As Raine stepped into the aisle, everyone stared at the bride in awe. She was wearing a beautiful white dress that hugged her slender figure and needless to say, this was quite a change from her usual baggy clothes. Her hair was pulled up and she wore a face veil. This was the best day of her life.
muchuu de (hayaku) kake nukete kita
urusai kurai ni harisake sou na kodou no takanari
hibite (yonde) iru kimi no koe
koko de tachidomaru you na jikan wa nai sa
Ready Steady Go
She reached the altar and the first thing she did was look her lover straight in the eyes and give him the happiest smile he had ever seen. Even Anna couldn't top that one. The priest began the wedding, but they didn't pay much attention to his speeches.
kazoe kirenai kizu kakae konde ite mo
chotto yasotto ja tamashi made wa ubawasenai
ano oka no mukou de kimi ni deaeta nara
nani kara hana sou sonna koto bakari omou yo
Then, the part everyone awaited : The moment where their love would be sealed. Or, for the idiots, the kiss. (A/N: I didn't feel like writing the whole speech...because I don't remember it...xD) As their lips met, Kratos could've sworn someone had whispered 'Ew...' in the audience, followed by a whacking sound and a 'Keep quiet!'.
muchuu de (hayaku) kake nukete kita
urusai kurai ni harisake sou na kodou no takanari
hibite (yonde) iru kimi no koe
koko de tachidomaru you na jikan wa nai sa
Ready Steady Go
Everyone cheered as Kratos carried Raine bridal-style out of the chapel and took out his wings. Even though Raine screamed and laughed for him to let her down, he wouldn't and intended on flying all the way to their honeymoon destination.
...and 'tis over. -tears of joy- This chapter wasn't too hard to type actually XD
Anyway, Review Time!
Professor Sage : Nyah...thanks for reviewing so much :D And sorry for the suspense...that's just me and my EVIL cliffies XD Lol. YAY! Gifted Wings is an awesome fic ;D
LloydIrvingisMine : Lol! I really enjoyed reading that review of yours XD Nyah, thanks for all teh foods. It gives me the courage to keep on writing, ya know?
Miori101 : Bleh! I dun like Yaoi. Though my Shounen-Ai tolerance is a lot higher, it's still gross xP Thanks! I really appreciate the reviews :D
Indignatio Judgement : Thanks! XD Well, Anna died in this chappie so I HOPE YOU'RE HAPPY! Lol XD Thanks for teh reviews :D
Well, since this ficcie is over, I might start a new one soon. I've had this idea in my head about making one that would be like Anna's diary. I dunno, I thought it's a cool idea :D If I do decide on starting to write on it, it should be called 'Dear Diary'
Until then, farewell! -dramatic music- XD
-Heisui-