Hey everyone! I'm sorry for keeping you all waiting but…it's a week between chapters remember? (Rea smirks) In which I receive some threats and all but hey, life wouldn't be fun without them…I think (Thanatos rolls eyes but stops when Bellona glares. Rea pats giant Red Dragon). As I'm getting tired of writing I DON'T OWN ANYTHING IN THIS STORY! Learn that once and for all you pesky lawyers. But I do own Aria, Stef, Alex, Josh, Lara, Sasha, Eliza and so on and so forth so no ideas or I'll give you to Bellona as a chew toy.
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Announcements:
1. None really. Fooled ya for a moment didn't I? (Reyavie grins as Thanatos smacks forehead)
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Review hall, building, place…whatever…answers to my reviewers:
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Hibeki – Hi again! So you liked it too? (Rea grins before bowing). Thank you for that. It's always good to know that I'm not letting readers down. Thanks also for your offer but I, as I already explained, I think I can manage. Hope you like this chapter
SLy – You came back! You reviewed again! You have returned to this hall! I have taken coffee which explains why I'm sounding even more crazy than usual. No problem about not reviewing the last chapter as I loved to read this one. Hope your week as gone well so far but if I'm correct it's already Friday for you so keep thoughts on word "weekend" (Reyavie sighs).
I need weekend too. School is boring (Thanatos edges away slowly under weird looks from Ghost and Bellona. Rea smirks again.) He knows me so well. Anyways yep, Aria wakes up! And yeah, the chapter didn't have much development but it had to be made so readers could have an insight on reactions to her state. And Josh…weeeeellllll…read below?
And you're a freaking genious! That whole idea was great. I'll try to write it and if it is any good I'll put it as an extra chapter. Thank you so much for it ;)
Raining? We're still on dry season…no rain. Only sun, hot temperatures and oven-like classrooms…goodie…Anyways here's the new chappie. Going now.
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Serene Angel Wing – Sen! My bestest of the best reviewer! You came to scare me to seven hells again! But you know what…? (Dog barks are heard and then whining. Bellona walks to Reyavie and sits before spiting out a dog collar. Rea winces).
I hope you didn't like Rover much. He found my home…just don't ask me how 'cause I really don't have a clue. And you had to make a play for seven year olds? As school work? In times like these I love the Portuguese schooling. Me no had to play for kids. I would scare them away and then people would fail me and then I wouldn't be on college and then…huh…something bad would happen.
But you graduate on December? ALRIGHT! Congrats to you! (Rea throws fireworks while Bellona claps with paws. Rea glares at Thanatos that begins clapping quickly). But you have to stay with evil cousins while your bf goes to Bahamas? There's no way to sneak on luggage or something? Sheesh. That's really harsh (Rea winces). And just what do you want to do to me? Send me seven feet underground?
DON'T SING! I WANNA LIVE! I LIKE LIVING! If your neighbours kill me it's your fault (Thanatos begins clapping and cheering. Rea hits him with last chapter's oven before rolling eyes) I won't hear him for a bit (Smirks evilly).
Yep, I am going to make a sequel and even though you're scary on a sugar high I'll be very happy if you review. Just don't cry. The chapter's already here see? (Reyavie motions bellow) So you can go read it ;)
P.S – Alex is great isn't he?
P.P.S – Who cares about dog sending neighbours? (Sends Ghost to haunt them). They won't creep you for too long.
P.P.P.S – Thanks for the chocolate and coffee! (Rea grabs everything and puts in safe while Thanatos begins crying because of something). And you councillor is mental? How does she expect you to be able to listen to classes without caffeine? (Sends mental command for Ghost to pass by evil councillor's office).
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Rae Anderson – Hey Rae!(Reyavie dodges fridge before sending it freaked out look). Huh…sorry? That certainly kept me on my toes. Happy to know that the story is still interesting. Wouldn't want anyone bored to death while reading. (Rea hides slowly when sees puppy dog eyes). I already wrote more…? You strange when in sugar high, you know? (Rea grins) Thanks for reviewing yet again and read on now.
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Meepills – You're here! (Rea frowns slightly as if confused whether or not to run before shrugging). Hey again! Sorry but you didn't found hint so I can't order Bellona not to bite you. But I'm sure she won't 'cause she's nice to my reviewers…most of them (Bellona grins widely showing large BIG teeth. Rea turns to Bro and asks something.)
Thanatos says you're evil and that yes, the bruise is permanent as I keep hitting him. What a pity (Rea smirks). Textbooks are great as weapons aren't they?
Now let me see…I'm ok, no, have no clue though I think it involves pain for your brother, of course or else I wouldn't be watching my back for snipers and (Rea reads above) and yeah I did (duh). Well, your days sound really, really busy. I'm just drowning in paperwork and classes and choosing the best way to blow up my labs (Rea shrugs).
Glad you liked the chappie and Alex…well, it's me in the morning routine. I need coffee to work properly and the wall is just in front of my door so….(Rea coughs) Anyways Aria's awake and everything will be…(Rea smirks). You'll just have to read now won't you? And Thanatos is already under an oven (looks at mentioned item that's twitching slightly). I think I suffered enough for…five minutes. I'll bug him after ;)
Just happens in October 4th? (Rea raises eyebrow). Take care.
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Welcome to the thirtieth-four chapter of Second Life. (Reyavie and Bellona begin to play cards as Thanatos mutters something)
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Tired. That was the first thing Ariadne felt when she regained consciousness. A feeling so strong that made her wish to fall asleep once more. And comfort, warmth…weariness was filling her limbs making it quite easily for her to fall into unconsciousness once more. That was what she wished, yes, but apparently other beings had other ideas.
– "Time to wake up Aria" – Whispered Sacred – "Please, don't fall asleep again" – She frowned slightly in a reactive movement.
– "Why are you begging 'Red?" – Even her mental voice was tired – "I'm fine. Now shut up and let me sleep."
– "Don't" – Murmured Minotaur – "Come on Aria. You have slept enough. Everyone's worried" – Her frown got deeper as her tired mind began to wake up. Really wake up.
– "What…?"
– "Calm now" – Continued Sacred – "Breathe deeply." – She did as he instructed barely conscious of the worry underneath their voices.
– "How long?" – Ariadne asked quietly.
Hesitation filled their connection making her have a very strange mental picture of the two guardians looking between themselves as if searching for answers.
– "Almost three weeks."
– "WHAT!" – Aria immediately lowered her mental tone as her head seemed to burst with pain. – "What the hell happened to me?" – Now she was well awake.
– "Magical exhaustion" – The girl had an urge to smack her head. Of all the stupid things she could have done to get herself killed she was bedridden because of herself.
– "So maybe it would be a good idea for you to give them a sign of life?" – Ariadne forced her tired eyes to open only to close them afterwards.
It seemed that there was someone that still hadn't learned that, to sensitive eyes, light wasn't one of the best things to wake up to. Eyes opened slowly once more, adjusting to the light while forgetting the urge to go to sleep once more.
A deep breath left her lips as she focussed on her surroundings. Selphie was sleeping soundly, head next to her on the bed and Eliza was doing the same on the other side. Aria could swear the very weird position would give her a ton of pain when she woke up.
– "El…" - Ariadne frowned when the sound that left her lips was no more than a whisper.
– "I am going to kill Hyne…"– She thought – "Wait…I can't…she's immortal. I DID NOT just contradict myself" – Aria breathed again trying to concentrate herself in finding a way to call someone as she sent a glare to her two friends.
– "Great watch girls. Next time I need help I'm definitively going to ask someone that can keep himself awake. Someone else. Can I go back to sleep?" – Aria asked somewhat annoyed.
– "NO" – Came the dual answer.
– "Sheesh. No need to scream." – She grumbled mentally. – "Damn, I want some water" – She tried to raise her hands only to find out that both of them were being held captive by her companions.
– "I AM going to maim someone after this. How about I use a thunder to wake them up?"
– "DON'T YOU EVEN DARE!" – Her headache was about to raise to new levels it seemed.
– "What part of magical exhaustion did you fail to understand?" – Asked Sacred as calmly as possible. Aria rolled her eyes skyward before her attention was brought to the door where footsteps could be heard.
– "Who is here now?" – That was Quistis. A small smile crossed Ariadne's lips as she heard that voice. Her sister was alright.
– "Selphie and Johansson" – And that would be Squall.
– "Maybe between the two of them someone might actually be able to notice me" – She wanted her voice back.
– "They are supposed to stay here until Munroe and Zell get here" – Continued the Commander – "Any changes?"
– "Yes you moron" – Ariadne yelled mentally – "I'm bloody awake! But I'm having seconds thoughts in letting you know that"
– "Christine says that Aria is getting better" – Answered Quistis – "The breathing aids were taken yesterday." – Questions exploded in Ariadne's mind making her wish once more she had stayed unconscious.
– "They are all here? And what in the seven levels of hell did she mean with breathing aids?" – The footsteps came closer and stopped dropping the silence abruptly back into the room. Ariadne raised an eyebrow slowly as she looked at her two shell-shocked friends
– "Hel…?" – She chocked
– "Aria?" – Whispered Quistis. Ariadne had a whole second to remember why she hated silence so much. Just a second.
Because afterwards she was being hugged quite enthusiastically while a huge crash resounded in the quiet compartment. Eliza had fallen of her chair and Selphie had awaken and followed soon after. But Aria didn't notice that. All her attention was in the arms around her.
So different from her older brother's and yet just as comforting.
– "Thank Hyne you are alright Aria" – Whispered Quistis.
– "Not really" – Replied Minotaur dryly.
– "Do you need something?" – She continued worriedly backing away slightly. – "Are you in pain?" – Aria rolled her eyes before raising her bandaged hand to her throat.
– "She was having difficulties in talking" – Informed Squall speaking for the first time. A trembling hand presented her a cup helping her to drink.
– "Easy Aria" – Said Eliza gently – "Little by little." – The water was soothing erasing the dryness that had stopped her from speaking earlier.
– "You're okay!" – Ariadne bit an amused smile when both Eliza and Selphie threw themselves at her, effectively shutting any attempts of speaking. – "You're awake and you're breathing okay and…"
- "You're babbling" – Completed Aria thankfully stopping Selphie's tirade. The Trabian smiled sheepishly before jumping in the air in sudden cheeriness – "I have to go to call the others" – And she left as if Ultimecia was on her heels.
– "I really hope she's not hanging out with Stef" – Whispered Ariadne. Her voice still sounded weak and that was one of the multiple reasons why anyone would be able to see that she still wasn't alright. Eliza chose that moment to smack her forehead loudly.
– "They are all going to kill me." – She muttered – "I'm so dead." – Both Squall and Quistis gave Aria a questioning glance that was answered with only a knowing smile on the girl's lips.
– "Then you better go call them and say that I've just woken up" – She said still in the same tone of voice – "Tell them I said to leave any scolding for later" – Eliza grinned widely before smothering her into another hug
– "We missed you so much Aria" – Then she punched her friend's shoulder – What were you thinking you crazy girl?"
– "About how to finally give you a reason to hit me?" – Ariadne yawned quietly – "You better go and call them. I wanna sleep." – Eliza seemed ready to hit her head on a wall
– "You have been sleeping for three weeks Aria" – She whined loudly. Aria winced visibly.
– "Or so 'Red and 'Taur tell me. Move it." – Eliza's jaw nearly fell to the floor.
– "By Hyne you're really back" – And she bolted leaving the three behind.
– "What was that?" – Asked Quistis calmly staring at where the girl had vanished.
– 'Liza on semi-hyper mode. You've been cohabiting with her and you still hadn't seen that?" – Ariadne seemed somewhat confused as she watched where her friend had disappeared into – "She must be sick."
– "No" – Quistis gave her a suffering glance – "You have been sick. She has been worried." – Silence and…
- "Don't I feel stupid?" – The instructor smiled caressing her hand caringly. – "So…how are the others?" – Aria asked – "And sit down Squall. I already know I look like shit." – If she hadn't been that tired she might have consulted her mind before speaking.
– "Can you help me sit Quis?" – Aria noticed vaguely the Commander sitting slowly on the chair that Selphie had previously occupied as her sister helped her up. A bandaged hand was brought to her head as a wave of dizziness made itself feel.
– "Shit…" - She cursed softly trying to regain her vision. Hands grasped her body to stop her from falling back.
– "Aria? Are you alright?" – Annoyance and worry filled the connection Ariadne shared with her guardians. Apparently they saw that question as extremely unnecessary and completely idiotic.
– "What did you say earlier?" – Asked Sacred – "Ah, yes. Just peachy."
– "You corrupted him too" – Added Minotaur with a small trace of wonder. – "Congratulations" – Aria breathed deeply before opening the eyes that she had closed unconsciously.
– "I'm fine" – She answered calmly
– "Liar" – She didn't even bother to acknowledge Sacred's comment.
– "I'm fine" – Aria repeated. – "The others?" – The arm that had been steadying her let go but only after placing her against the pile of pillows behind her.
– "They are all alright" – Informed Squall backing away to sit once more – "We reached Balamb Garden approximately three weeks ago and were placed here little time after." – Aria had an urge to ask him to speak in smaller words. Her brain didn't seem ready to deal with more than dissyllabic ones at the moment.
– "All of us have been freed from the medical care a week ago" – She smirked lightly when he used the word "freed". Her experience with a certain doctor just yelled what had probably happened.
– "How is the general situation…"
- "Stop right there Aria" – Interrupted Quistis with a small frown – "I do not think that this is a good time for you to start worrying again. You have just woken up."
– "She is right" – Said Squall in the same calm tone of voice he usually used – "You shouldn't worry about that now." – Ariadne rolled her eyes once more. Knowing them she would only leave that bed on a wheelchair and in her seventies.
- "Where in Hyne's name is she?" – Interrupted a very familiar voice. Aria's smile widened as a group of people ran into the room, alarm and happiness mingling in their expressions in a strange mix. It was her family.
– "ARIA!" – She barely noticed the screams or the damage they made into her already pounding headache. She only noticed the arms that went around her almost crushing her in their mist. Sea green eyes shone with joy as she hugged them with as much strength she had in her arms.
– "You scared us shitless you know" – Whispered Sasha that was at the moment attempting to squeeze all air out of her lungs. – "Don't you dare doing that again."
– "Cause I so love getting in these situations" – Commented Aria as she was released from the bone-crushing hug. Stef raised an eyebrow.
– "Why did we miss that?" – She asked wryly.
– "Cause you all love me" – Answered Ariadne simply. – "It's good to see you here Josh" – Her smile was bittersweet and was met with a similar one on his friend's face. His presence said everything but one thing was obvious. He had done the same she had.
– "Choices had to be made Aria – The two of them looked at one another under the others' confused gazes before the Trabian Seed walked forward and hugged her as well. – "Welcome home Aria." – It was in that moment that the weight of their choices fell finally on them. It took all of Ariadne's control not to give into the ache in her heart, fingers grasping his shirt like a lifeline.
– "What are all of you doing here?" – Aria hid her head on Josh's shoulder as the familiar voice washed over her and chuckled softly.
– "She needs her rest" – Screeched Christine – "All of you out of here NOW." – Grumbles followed her order but the Doctor didn't seem the least concerned. Her dark eyes were narrowed and her foot was beating on the ground silently.
– "OUT! Or I'm going to stuff all of you with drugs and you'll only be awake next month. And don't you dare smiling young lady" – Aria's face assumed a who-me? expression that was all too innocent not to be suspicious.
– "Yes you" – Continued her aunt crossing her arms – "We are going to have a long conversation over this" – The girl would have winced but that motion was hidden by a sudden yawn.
– "Yeah, whatever" – She replied tiredly – "So you guys are ok, I'm ok and the Garden's ok?"
– "Basically" – Answered Irvine.
– "She has such a way with words" – Commented Alex.
– "And Alex is actually using sarcasm" – Mumbled Aria – "I must be dreaming still. Anyways…" - She pulled herself back into the bed and closed her eyes almost immediately
– "G'ight" – Christine smiled as the girl fell asleep one more time. To stay so much time awake after all that had happened was a victory.
So very calmly she turned to the large group, death-glared them all placing a finger on her lips and waved them the exit before pacing her hand over her throat. The Galbadian group followed the silent order without delay apparently knowing the Doctor's temper while signalling the others to follow.
All, except the instructor. Quistis stayed behind, her stern eyes taking a glint that even Christine didn't seem ready to ignore.
– "She is kinda scary" – Commented Selphie – "How did she end up a doctor?" – Lara smiled
– "Scary but really protective. She's the best though."
– "Just be sure that you appear when Aria will have to listen to her scolding" – Advised Sasha with an evil grin – "Bring popcorn."
– "Yeah" – Intervened Stephanie as they began walking to the exit that will lead them to their Garden – "Remember that time when we almost blew up…"
- "I really, really don't want to know what they are talking about" – Muttered Rinoa – "Well, I'm off. Library is calling. See ya." – It didn't take long for the rest of the group disperse to their different destinations some still looking to where they knew their friend to be resting. It seemed everything was returning to normal.
– "WHAT DID YOU CALL ME?" – Came a girl's voice from the end of the hallway.
Or not.
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- "Hey" – Aria smiled tiredly as Josh took a place next to her bed. He seemed weary as if he had been through some rough times. Something she didn't doubt.
– "Hey" – She whispered back, her voice still too weak for her to use the strong tone any of her friends were used to hear her use. Stef usually said that only that was enough to scare quite a few persons.
Joshua didn't need anyone telling him that. He could remember at least a dozen times where she had used that attribute quite well against any person that messed up with her on any of their group.
– "What are you doing here?" – Aria asked softly, her head deeply buried in the pillow she was using. Josh made a show pretending to be hurt.
– "Do you actually think that I need a reason to visit one of my best friends?" – He replied drawing a small smile of her tired expression.
– "You hate hospitals" – Ariadne said without missing a beat – "And everything that's related to it actually. If you can be as far from one as possible you'll feel happy for the rest of your existence. Am I wrong?" – By the way Josh winced she wasn't.
– "Smartass" – He muttered.
– "And proud of it" – Ariadne shot back with a smirk – "So spill the beans. What's up?"
– "Still not to beat around the bush huh?" – A brown eyebrow rose slowly and he sighed. – "What are you planning to do Aria?" – Her expression turned deeply serious, all exhaustion fading from view even to him that knew her since she had been a child.
– "Not really sure." – She chuckled under her breath but it wasn't a happy sound. It seemed somewhat bitter. – "I didn't expect for all the story come down to this, you know Josh? And now…" - She shrugged lightly, the movement almost invisible under the covers she was covered with
– "I'll probably go back to Galbadia with the others." – She finally answered – "The girls didn't tell me a lot but I am everything but stupid and know enough about politics to realize that Galbadia is on the edge of a civil war. They need us there…and I guess I need it too."
– "I thought you were going to rest for a while?" – Inquired Josh playing gently with one of her injured hands – "Why don't you come to Trabia with me and Pete for some time? You could help us and get away from all of this until you feel ready to face it." – Silence fell between and Josh made no movement to break it as she thought about his proposal.
He knew she needed the rest. All the thing she had been through in the last months had hurt more than just physically.
– "I don't know" – Josh turned his attention once more to his friend – "It doesn't seem right, you know? Let them face this alone while I go rest or something. I…"
- "Still have the strange idea that you need to carry other's burden" – Completed Josh – Come on Aria. You just returned from a very dangerous mission. Rest should be the first thing everyone would expect you to do. That and a long vacation.
– "Yeah…well I'm not everyone" – Ariadne replied calmly – "After all this time you should already know that." – Even more silence
– "Did you know that Lugh married Anne?" – She asked innocently. Joshua chocked deeply with the completely unexpected statement.
– "Oh and they have a kid" – She continued enjoying the way his face expressed the same feeling hers had at that moment. After surprise and confusion…Eeewww.
– "You're evil" – Commented Minotaur
– "Nope" – She said back with a smirk – "Just really bored and desperately wanting to change the topic."
– "Lugh and Anne?" – Josh dragged out painfully – "They married…? And they were allowed to procreate? Holy shit!" – He looked completely caught by surprise. Aria pouted mentally when she realized she didn't have a camera available.
– "Oh well…I can always memorize this moment." – She thought as she saw the jaw that was hanging dangerously. – "My life sure has some very interesting moments." – It took barely two minutes for Joshua to regain his bearings only to see her struggling not to burst out laughing.
– "Well…you didn't take the news well did you?" – He grumbled, arms crossed as if he was a kid half his age.
– "I did" – Aria answered simply. Josh gave her a disbelieving glance that was met by a dry one – "I was dead tired. They could have been making out in front of me that I wouldn't have given it another thought."
– "Don't say that" – He begged – "That's so wrong in so many levels." – Ariadne smiled again.
Anne and Lugh had been his friends as well and knowing what had happened without a few years as a buffer…it could be quite traumatizing. But she knew him well enough.
– "Drop the act Josh. You would give an arm and a leg to see them all happy." – Something flashed behind his eyes. Maybe regret…maybe sadness…
- "Indeed" – The Trabian uttered – "How are you feeling?" – For a moment he expected to see her eyes turn the pale green they always took when she was sad. For a moment he expected her to dodge the question with the same ease she used to dodge the ones from her parents when she did something wrong. But she simply smiled a slightly sad smile, sea green eyes bright and alive.
– "I am alright" – Her voice carried certainty and strength even as weak as it sounded – Not completely but I'll be. I said goodbye Josh. I finally said goodbye." – Her eyes narrowed. – "I'm sorry." – He rolled his eyes.
– "For what Aria?" – His hand came to brush her hair lightly. – "It was my choice to stay and besides if I had not come that day I would probably be dead. All in all I think it was the best thing that could have happened."
– "Just how did he steer the conversation back to this?" – She asked wryly to her guardians
– "He knows you" – Informed Sacred in the same tone.
Footsteps echoed noisily in the quiet infirmary as another visitor approached…and then a crash and a loud curse. Josh fixed Ariadne with an enquiring look that was answered with a small twitch of her lips.
– "I would advise you to put whatever you threw to the ground on its place Stef" – She called straining her weary voice – "And I do hope you brought me chocolate. Lots of it."
– "Hot with milk and a large tablet" – Stephanie appeared in front of them with the wide grin Aria knew so well. – "I won't tell if you won't." – Aria raised an eyebrow as her best female friend noticed at last that she had company.
–" I am so not seeing Stef check out Josh" – She had an urge to go back to sleep just to escape any innuendo that might occur. That and cover her eyes. It disappeared the moment she saw the chocolate.
– "Good morning Josh" – Stef greeted cheerily
– "Oh shit. She attacked the chocolate before she came here" – Ariadne was really weighing the pros and contras of her much needed sugar intake.
– "Chocolate please?" – Her stomach won.
– "I see it's girl bounding time" – Stated Josh – "I'll split then."
– "You don't have to go because of me" – Ariadne would have to say that it should be a good idea for Stef not to whine.
– "Oh there is no problem" – And Josh was flirting openly with the same grin that had half of the student body on their last school after him.
– "Ok, how about this?" – Interrupted Aria dryly – "You give me my chocolate and the two of you scram? I can't take it anymore and it only began two minutes ago." – She could almost see the thought pattern going through their minds as they attempted to understand her words.
It seemed to sink as both blushed lightly and then glared her to death. Her eyebrow was still firmly near her hairline and the glint in her eyes told them quite clearly that she was not in the least impressed.
– "I should reclaim the chocolate" – Mumbled Stef. Aria still didn't seem fazed with the threat.
– "Your anniversary. Two years ago." – Both girls looked at one another for several moments before…
- "You win" – Conceded Stephanie with a glare – "That was a low blow Aria"
– "Not lower than yours" – Continued Aria pulling herself upwards to a sitting position. – "Take my chocolate indeed." – She chose not to comment Josh's smile. He probably remembered all to well her addiction to that particular sweet.
– "I am going now" – He informed calmly – "Do try not to eat all of it Aria. We wouldn't want you to displease a certain someone" – Everyone that was outside of the infirmary had the very surreal experience of seeing the Trabian Seed running outside, laughing his head off, while evading pillows from the inside.
– "And don't you dare call me fat again you annoying bastard." – Came a very pissed-off, if somewhat chocked, voice from the inside.
- "My parents were married so I'm not really a bastard Aria" – Joshua yelled back. Another pillow hit him on the head.
– "Yeah. But you're still an asshole." – Josh just laughed as he stood up only to see Quistis standing near. Her eyebrow was raised, her arms crossed.
– "Do I even want to know?" – She asked calmly. He laughed again.
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My POV
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Peace. I never thought a simple word like that would bring so much happiness and sorrow at the same time. The time to pick up the pieces and the time to move on. The time to search for a new balance. By all that is Sacred what has this period of time done to me?
I am talking wisenesses again…does that word exists I wonder?
Josh was right. He will never let live this down but the guy is actually right. I have made my job and as much as I wanna help…well I think I can enjoy peace for a while.
It's good to be able to say that. It's liberating.
That doesn't mean that I won't rip him a new one if he dares calling me fat again. Figures. He spent so much time away from Anne, Maria and I that he forgot that women usually don't take well to that particular comment. Actually they never take well to that comment.
And thanks to him I had Stef badgering me for about half an hour in relation to the someone that he had mentioned.
I think she only wanted me to admit it out loud. Tough luck with that one. I prefer talking with Red and Taur for now. They know me enough not to comment when I really don't need them to comment. Knowing Stef she would try to play matchmaker.
He already has a match…and I'm just the girl that's looking from the outside. That's all I am and all I'll ever be. But enough about that.
I have some very interesting ideas to put into play. Maybe I'll take Josh upon his offer before I get the reins of my life back. Because as much as I love being a Seed that doesn't mean that my life will be only fighting. There are other pastimes and I think I'll be able to help that way.
That's the one thing I want right now.
Well…that and getting out this infirmary. If Josh hates hospitals I can safely say that I despise them.
But I really don't think anyone's going to free me if I start yelling "I wanna get out!" I guess I'll have to find my own way out then. Should I allow myself to incur in the danger of another of my Aunt's rants?
Do I even need to ask myself that?
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3rd Person POV
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- "You aren't going to let me get out of here anytime soon are you Aunt Chris?" – The Doctor frowned at her very stubborn niece and patient.
Eight days had passed since the day that Ariadne had awakened for the first time and obviously she had refused to stay still. She had all of her friends, from Balamb, Galbadia and Trabia, on the lookout and yet it seemed that her own patience was not going to hold a lot more with the severe testing that it was enduring.
– "Not really…no" – Christine answered as calmly as possible. – "Don't you even think in getting up from that bed" – Aria rolled her eyes. It was official. It was already an addiction.
– "As if I could" – She said with an annoyed undertone – "Are you forgetting that I'm in bloody medical pyjamas and without shoes? As crazy as I am I really don't want to walk in the hallways like this"
– "I'm quite sure a lot of young men would love it though" – Commented the Doctor absently as she read through her file. – "Good blood pressure" – Aria groaned loudly. Next thing she knew and she would hear her Aunt commenting on her romantic life…or rather lack of it.
– "For the sake of my sanity don't say that where I can actually listen to it" – She asked dryly – "And can you at least bring me something to do…cause as interesting as the front wall is if I look at it anymore I'll have a cardiac arrest."
– "Then have one" – Came the kind answer – "I'm not leaving you alone so I believe that you'll have to endure the wall's company until someone comes to visit."
– "Oh goodie" – Ariadne crossed her arms as she supported herself on the pile of pillows that have been placed behind her and snorted lightly.
Being pampered a bit was all good and dandy but being treated like a two year old kid was not something she was enjoying at the moment. So what if she was brooding and very close to pout?
– "That isn't dignifying Aria" – Declared Christine placing her work down before grabbing a pile of papers.
– "And you do have something to do. Here." – She dumped the whole lot on her bed as well as a red pen – "Stephanie asked for your assistance."
– "No more than Disyllabic words Aunt Chris – Aria said carelessly – "And what the hell is this?"
– "Tests" – Christine answered simply – "She's taking care of the third year students. Have fun"
– "Of all the things she could have sent for me to not get a nervous breakdown" – Aria looked up with a scowl on her face – "She wants me to correct tests?" – The Doctor nodded while attempting to hide the grin that was threatening to overcome her expression. Ariadne sighed before grabbing the pen and the first test.
– "I must really be desperate" – She muttered – "You can go to your life or something. I'm sure I'll take a long time with this. Tell Stef that her head is mine." – And she began slowly to read the answers rolling her eyes every now and then as she asked herself just where did the students got the inspiration for certain answers.
– "So the Guardian Forces help us because they are bored? Someone help me." – She found a sadistic pleasure in making a comment of the side of the answer with the blood red pen. Seeing the face of the kid when he read that would have to be made a priority.
– "And Doomtrain is summoned with Holy Water and a dance? – An eyebrow rose as she read that the student had also considered Ifrit a kind and gentle guardian and Odin as a pushover – "What is this kid smoking?" – A small smirk crossed her lips as she heard her Aunt walk away distracted over something before calculating sea green eyes fell on the watch in the table next to her.
– "Only an hour" – She thought amusedly – "Did she forget already all those other times?"
– "Doubt it. Must be tired of watching over her shoulder for you" – Commented Sacred – "Should you really be getting up?"
– No – Aria answered coolly – "But I had a magical exhaustion. That was it 'Red. I'm not invalid."
– "Of course not. You only nearly got yourself killed – Stated Minotaur sarcastically – That was it."
– 'Taur… - Ariadne sighed – "We are not going to have this argument again, are we?"
– "Apparently not" – He grumbled – "It didn't work the last fifty times we had it so why continue?" – Aria smiled as her hands pulled the pile of papers to her side before she stood up slowly.
Her body swayed dangerously but she regained balance with her the help of her hand, firmly crisped on the bed as a support. The short white pyjamas came only to her knees leaving her now white and bruised skin showing.
– "I want a bath" – She whined mentally – "And my clothes back. Is that too much to ask for?"
– "It will be if you don't move before anyone shows up" – Aria sent both of her guardians a brief mental glare before forcing her body to answer to her requests.
She was too relaxed over the forced rest and it would take a few hard days of training for her to go back to her normal state. She couldn't wait to get started. Christine was going to kill her.
– "Oh well…" - Most of her friends would know the grin she was sporting as she grabbed one of her Aunt's white coats and pulled it over what she was wearing before slipping on some slippers. It was the I'm-going-to-wreak-some-havoc-and-have-fun-while-doing-so.
– "It's been a long time since I've done this" – Ariadne thought as she pulled her hair into a hasty ponytail. Her eyes analyzed the door and the space around her and she almost laughed with joy that she didn't quite understand. At the time it didn't matter
– "Let's play…"
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I have ended for this week. Yet another chapter in this story! And have you seen above? I'm almost reaching 100 reviews! So why don't you all be nice and say something (Bellona glares at screen before stopping when Rea gives her a look). So don't forget to comment about this chapter or just leave me a random note or something in those lines. Any error and mistake and please inform so I can correct them. Sugestions are as always welcome.
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Next chapter: Confrontations in lab coats and different roads to healing…
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See ya next week everyone
Reyavie (Oven's owner appears out of nowhere to reclaim item. Rea frowns while looking at Thanatos.) I didn't think that was anatomically possible. (Bellona trusts paw to grab extra cards but stops with Rea's glare). Yes, she cheats.