Unexpectedly awakening from darkness, first thing he notice old pain was still there, spreading from his head all over his body and beyond,,, but guilt and shame too, mixed with nausea, holding on his forehead his palms fall over his wet eyes and to his mouth,

How will I face her? will she be disappointed to know what I did? ,,,and failed?

he didn't had time to think as enemies didn't stop, even Snow show up hard to die barely making it this time leaving Hope with not much choice other than to keep up, as he continue to fight in redeem, decided to bear it bit longer, whether he can do it or not, he stand up, ready to charge in another attack

To his luck Light and Fang show just in time to finish it, once again, he was saved, for some reason those few moments after battle seems like eternity, standing like that, glancing over girls checking on Snow still living? his mind keep rewinding that scene, remembering all the times Snow was hit by Lightning, noticing Light heading his direction, his whole body tensed in expectation, he closed his eyes, maybe because of his guilty consciousness preventing him to face her directly or because he know it by all means he deserved it this time, he braced himself ready for the impact any moment now expecting to be slammed or worse,,, regardless what may come to his way, he didn't have any thought of trying to escape or run, knowing to well even if he try to, he his body won't let him, so he continue to stand there just praying to stay on his feet,

but it show up useless, as next moment all the world spin around him with his knees lost all its strength refusing to support him any longer and he would be slamming hard on the ground beneath if not for burning sensation holding over his shoulders, rising him up, he opened his eyes in disbelief, catching his grip, as she move back instantly releasing with a smile their eyes meet in silence, his palm hovering over her hip fall beside him,

Sorry, was all he had to say.

"Ouch!" what was that? rubbing his forehead his expression changed looking up to see Light smile "what? have complaints?!" no, he shake off his head with grim face sulking this flicker take him on surprise, but I won't let it happen again!

"good! Let's get this up!" Light moved toward Snow and Fang

Seeing them picking him up and walking in front of him, Hope feel worn out knowing it's not end yet but merely starting still he feel changed, like all that weight was lifted of his shoulders, or at least some part of it and he could start anew, yeah, maybe we can make a difference after all?

He look front and smile, as Light and Fang continue to toss around jokes with halfdead Snow grumbling beside,

Yeah, that's when I realized.

future is ever changing, whether we like it or not, no one can tell for sure what will it bring us, good or bad, but we all have freedom to try and change it for better ,,,, and

regardless of what happen next

As long I can see your smile, I'm happy.

as promised here is your update!^^ as you can tell inspiration herewas simple; that famous hoperai moment!^^ lolz ;)) /L hug H standing there, we see L hands but not his? hm,,, somehow I always have this feeling his hand was *hovering aside never touching her!^^ xD anyway i used it to wrap this 01 book nicely!^^ lolz hope you like it!^^ I know I do!:)) btw don't worry there is 2more chapters to update here ending and extra!^^ /it's all completed and uploaded on inkitt for that fandom 2 contest I'm participating!^^ XD so check it there if you can't wait to read it here!^^ :)) no need to say how emotional it makes to see complete this!^^ wow! and can't wait to start new continuation of this story! titled ffxiii lc 02!XD hope you'll contine to read it!XD more about that rant in next ch!XD :))) on topic

idea here is that feeling you have when embracing someone in comfort and be there for person you care when it need you,,, that feeling you are someone's strength and support it can't compare with anything! it makes you see yourself in new light! and realize your value in this life! /it's not anything sexual! and it can be your friend or family or anyone you feel close to! it's what connect us all and make us appreciate life more!^^ so wish you all to experience that and see your true value!^^ lolz

it's a holiday season!^^ so bee good and spread luv peace and happines!^^ lolz :))

till next!^^

Ciao!^^ :)))