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Omega Squad

Through the cracks they grew

On them the winds blew

One flower was trampled

But it pressed on, determined

Fallen petals, torn leaves

But unbroken its stem remained

Another stood tall

Struggling not to fall

Its petals spread open

Smiles was its goal

The third was kicked

But was strong like bricks

It stood up straight

Strength and wisdom were its pick

The final had a healing scar

But the space it grew was more ajar

Visited by a butterfly

Its life is going more than far

They have many challenges

More than they have earned

But sometimes a tiny prize, there is

But for those common things they yearn


A/N: Just in case the metaphors weren't that clear, the first section of four (starting with the third line) is about Atin: Line 1: His first two squads were killed 2: self explanatory 3: What Vau did to him 4: He was able to keep his spirit strong, in a way.

Next is Fi: 1 and 2: He hides his real negative feelings, like how he felt about relationships 3: He's open, as in he talks a lot. 4: He tries to get people's minds off things through jokes.

Then Niner: 1: He not only lost a squad, but also Two-Eight 2: He tries to stay strong 3: He takes his role as a sergeant seriously 4: He thinks first and tries to keep the squad going.

And Darman: 1: He lost his squad, and, like everyone else, still carries the pain 2 and 3: Because of Etain, he has more possibilities in life 4: His unborn son.