Faye: Well, after a much needed hiatus, Found You is back on!
Zelos: It's about time, I was running out of torture methods. Had you waited any longer, I would've had to break out the paddle. 3
Faye: O.o (falls over and faints)
Sheena: Great job, Zelos. You just knocked Faye out. Now who's gonna write the rest of the story?
Zelos: I, the great Zelos, shall continue Found You. After all, I've read enough novels to know the layout.
Sheena: You? Read? Like what?
Zelos: Why, romance and lit-erotica. What else is there?
Sheena: O.o (falls over an faints as well)
Zelos: Hehe. (typing on Faye's laptop) The great Zelos Wilder had just saved the much obliged Sheena from her mind nightmare. 'You're safe now Sheena.' 'Please, call me voluptuous hunny.3' Sheen began untying her robe to thank our hero. Zelos stood back as she revealed to him...
Faye: (awakened by typing and immediately takes back laptop) Zelos A. Wilder! What do you think you're doing, hmm? Back to your cell mister.
Zelos: Noooooo! I'm too pretty to be kept locked up. (dragged off by Vincent and Zuko) Hey, get your hands off me! You can't keep me away forever my vivacious hunny...
Faye: Finally. Anyway, please read and review this story while I try to revive Sheena.
Disclaimer: ToS not mine.
Sheena stood in the dark for awhile, waiting for the next chapter of her life to unfold before her. Her thoughts immediately shifted to Zelos. I really don't know you at all, do I? I doubt anyone knows the real Zelos. I never really thought about him like this before.
Sheena couldn't help but scoffed at herself. Probably because he always had me on guard, waiting to halt any of his advances. Regardless, it's not like I'm anything special; he hits on anything that's female and moves.
Sheena was so preoccupied by her thoughts that she didn't notice the scene in front of her changing. She currently stood at the entrance to Flanoir in Tethe'alla. She was jerked from her musing abruptly when a familiar voice began to speak.
"Well, Sheena. Have you yet to learn anything of use from your self-reflections?"
Sheena groaned. "Why can't you just tell me what you want me to know and let me go? And another thing, why have I only relived memories with Zelos in them?"
The voice chuckled slightly at her constant barrage of questions. "My beloved Sheena, if you still do not know, then that simply means you must remain here for a short while longer. Remember to listen careful to what is said and to keep an open mind. You have the knowledge of the future, use it to your advantage." And with that, the voice faded, leaving Sheena alone for the time being. You'd think that torturing me would get old.
Sheena glanced around herself, taking in any detail that may tell her what memory she had arrived in. "Let's see...hmm, the townspeople are bustling about as usual, but it's definitely snowing harder. Think, Sheena. When was it snowing hard while you were in Flanoir?"
Deciding to take a look around, the ghostly ninja made her way through the busy city. She saw a couple sitting outside the doctor's office. The boy was holding his girlfriend tightly against his chest while she wrapped her arms around his waist, trying to keep warm in their 'spot'. Wow. It must be nice to have someone so close to you that you can let down all of your defenses. Why can't I find someone who genuinely cares for me like that?
Sheena suddenly found herself thinking about Zelos. In particular, his words the night Sheena spied on him. '"How do you talk to women? Not the way I usually do. I mean, well...I've never had to...ya know..."' He looked so sad that night. I can still see his eyes, shining in the moonlight, his hair flowing down just one of his... What is wrong with me? Zelos is... He's so...
But she couldn't think of anything. All of those faults that Sheena always seemed to find in him appeared to either have disappeared or become a cute quirk. The way he always prances around, eager for any amount of attention he can soak up. Even his nicknames for everyone is kinda cute.
Sheena suddenly found herself at the gate of Flanoir once again, only this time there was a light blush colored across her face. The first thing that she noticed was that Lloyd was standing just outside the gate, speaking with Zelos. Her light blush seemed to turn her whole face red at the sight of the magical swordsman. Thank Martel he can't see me now. Realizing that this was a once in a life-time situation, Sheena crept up to the two men. Wonder what those two could be talking about?
Unfortunately for Sheena, she only caught the end of their discussion.
"...trust me."
Suddenly, it all clicked. Flanoir, the strange weather, Lloyd's worried look. We were about to save Collette. "You bastard!" she screamed. Had she been tangent, she probably would have caused an avalanche. "This was right before you betrayed us! Trust you? You're such a... a... UGGGHHHH!!"
Sheena was so overwhelmed with emotions that the only thing she was able to do was sob. Uncontrollably. Curled in a ball next to their feet.
"Why? Why put me through all this? Can't I just leave? Please? I just want to be... ANYwhere but here."
Suddenly, there was a blinding flash and Sheena was now lying on the floor at the Tower of Salvation. Zelos was before her with Collette in his arms.
"No. I'm not doing this again. I don't care who you are or what you want me to learn, I will not play your little game." It hurts too much.
All the ninja could do was sit there and shake her head. Suddenly, the scene froze. Wiping the tears from her eyes, Sheena slowly looked around. About ten feet ahead of her shone a bright light. From the light emerged a figure shrouded in white robes. Pale yellow wings framed the body of the entity before her, while a halo floated a comfortable few inches above its head.
Sheena was shaking all over. Was she going to die? Had she incurred the wrath of a being that could obliterate her in an instant? Imagine the ninja's surprise when the being began to laugh.
"Dearest Sheena, I understand that it is difficult to continue this road of reflection, but it is completely necessary. Realize, that after this is over, you will have found the one."
All our heroine could do was stare blankly at the floating figure before her. After about thirty seconds, everything that the entity had said began to register inside of her mind.
"The one? Who is the one? Why is this 'one' so important? Ugghhh, I'm even more confused now. And what are you exactly? An angel? A god? And can't I leave? I just want to see my friends again."
"The one is vital for the future, your future. This one was chosen for a specific task that you are to help with. You must find the one yourself, for you, Sheena Fugibayashi, are the messenger and warrior to the one. My current state could be described as a projection of one of your angels. Finally, you will leave when you finish your reflection. But fret not, for your journey is almost over."
Having answered all of Sheena's initial questions, (and before she could ask anymore) the 'angel' faded from view and left Sheena sitting on the floor in awe. "Ummm, thanks? Okay, I'm better. Let's get this over with," she said, standing and brushing herself off.
And with that convincing statement, the scene before her began to play out. Seeing as she was on the side of good (i.e. opposite to Zelos), she decided to stand next to him and see if he did anything strange.
She watched him very carefully. He wouldn't look into anyone's eyes but her own past self's. They seemed to plead to her. Why didn't I see that before? O, ya. I was royally pissed at him for betraying us.
She leaned in closer to see if there was anything that Collette would say that might have been of significance. However, it was not Collette who spoke at that time. Instead, Zelos was the one who got the final word in. He simply continued to stare at Sheena's past self. "Forgive me." No soon did he say that, did a tear stream down his face. It was tiny and Sheena, herself, would have missed it if not for her close proximity to him, but it was there. "If you're sorry, then why do it? Why, Zelos?"
She knew he couldn't hear her, but she asked anyway. It was the only thing that she thought about as the scene blacked out and the ninja was once again covered in darkness. She closed her eyes and let herself fall into the dark embrace.
She felt a light shaking and slowly opened her eyes. She was lying flat on the ground of what appeared to be a marble room. Someone was bent over her, softly stroking her hair. Then, he spoke.
"Hello beautiful. Have a nice nap? Must have because you were muttering my name the entire time. I must say that I am flattered that you'd dream..."
He was immediately cut off as Sheena wrapped her arms around him and held on tight, the entire time muttering, "It's real. I'm real."
It was a good thing that she was hugging him because he would have never heard the end of it if she saw the blush on his face at that moment.
Faye: Well, Chapter 3 is done and it seems that Sheena will make a full recovery. (Sheena off to the side giving a thumbs up.) Now, I must thank my reviewers because if it were not for you, I would probably still be moping about how I suck at this. Even though there are only two of you, I am deeply grateful.
I-Luff-Cheese: Thank you very much. And I totally agree.
Blade Liger Knight: I wish you weren't anonymous because I really appreciate the deep thought you put into your review. Yours was my first and it will always be special to me. This Chapter is dedicated to you because I would read your review over and over to help inspire me. Hope you liked it. O and what did you think about the 'angel'? Any guesses there, huh?
Anyway, it's back to the drawing board for me. Gotta plan Chapter 4!
Zelos: Aha! I have returned and with vengeance. Now you will get your 'just desserts' my hunny.
Faye: (shakes finger at Zelos) O I don't think so Zelos, because if you lay a hand on me or Sheena, I will have to tell the audience what the "A" stands for in your name.
Zelos: (shocked) You wouldn't!
Faye: O, I would. Now, be a dear and do the closing properly please.
Zelos: Please read and review this story. Faye would be really excited if you did. Thank you. (bows)
Faye: See, it is possible to tame a Wilder. 'Til next time.