A/N: In the Second Time Around universe, hell is about to break loose at the annual Pride Parade when both the Fangrai & Sebusai pairs are being targeted when two 'unlikely' people step in and save the day, which leaves Seven wondering just how much Snow influenced them. Pairing focus here are Fangrai and Sebusai (both married), with Snow, Rydia & Leon being very heavily feature here.
The Terrific Trio, or Snow and His Favourite Idiots
"What the actual fuck... are you seeing this, Rydia? Why must those homophobic pricks target them again...?!" Leon asked the green haired lass, who is struggling to keep it all together after seeing what Leon is also seeing: said pricks targeting Lightning, Fang, Seven & Sice. Again. For the fifth time today at the annual Pride Parade. If it weren't for a certain Eblan native keeping Rydia in check, the Mist native would be starting a scene right then and there. No one messes with the most awesome people I know and gets away with it. I DO NOT want a repeat of what happened to Y'shtola... Rydia angrily mused to herself, knowing that it's been a while since the Halloween incident involving the Miq'ote, which is still heartbreaking for anyone who knew to talk about to this day. It was moments later that Rydia and Leon remembered the wise words from one Snow Villiers about the matter, to kill the haters with kindness, as Sice showing her bare arse is capable of grossing people out when they see it. This time around, Snow, Rydia & Leon weren't having ANY of it. Seeing her newfound family being targeted like this angered Rydia to no end, while Leon had to put the haters in place each and every time he saw that happen... as for Snow Villiers? The gigantic oaf wanted to show his 'sis' - also known as Claire "Lightning" Yun-Farron - that he has her back. Once Rydia and Leon caught on to Snow's antics, the duo of Rydia and Leon made it their mission to be moral support for the people they care about, with Lightning, Fang, Seven & Sice being amongst those that they care about.
It was a good while later in the day that the duo of Rydia and Leon came to an agreement to let those who have been hating on the Fangrai and Sebusai couples have a piece of their minds, as they knew that violence would only make things far worse than they need to be, considering the current situation in Bodhum-Oerba being rather questionable these days. This very way of thinking is one that Snow himself told everyone who knows the four lasses 24 hours a day, every day. If anything, the gigantic oaf is among the most vocal supporters of marriage equality from his own will. He was the happiest lad alive when he saw Lightning and Fang get married, and was equally happy when finding out that Seven & Sice tied the knot in a double ceremony with Maria and Firion. What stood out to people who know Snow well was that the oaf was a groomsman in Y'shtola and Lyse's wedding all those years ago. Something that Rydia will never forget as the green haired lass was the Matron of Honour at said ceremony. As for the planning of how to defend the two couples in question - both meaning the world to the duo for their own reasons - both Rydia and Leon had to be beyond strategic with whatever they were planning to do so that Lightning, Fang, Seven & Sice wouldn't need to live in fear. Luckily for the duo, it was Y'shtola and Maria had been in contact with Seven with the arrangements for the group when the annual Pride Parade would take place. Rydia... Edge is one lucky lad to have you as his wife... Leon mused to himself, knowing that the Mist native's smile was one that had a fool proof plan in the works.
One that would make Fang and Sice proud to know them.
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The Fangrai and Sebusai couples are just about finished with getting ready for the annual Pride Parade when Lightning, from Etro knows where, spots the two cars she's known to love: one of them belonging to Lyse and Y'shtola, the other belonging to Maria and Firion. All of whom dressed up in gear that showed unconditional love and support for the two couples, who have been the targets of certain people since the aftermath of the Halloween incident. For Y'shtola, it was the Miq'ote's way of saying thank you, while with both Maria and Firion, they have other things to worry about. After all, Maria and Firion are fans of Lightning's clothing style. Lyse is a HUGE (but secret) fan of everything Seven wears. Fang, Seven, Sice & Lightning were all smiles when they saw the two couples, knowing that Rydia and Leon asked the lot for their help - and Sice's smile being the biggest of them all, for the white haired lass was praying for help with what's been going on ever since the Halloween incident. It's not fucking right for anyone to target Light, Snaggletooth, my Sevsky or me over the shit that involved The Ysh. I can't thank you enough for answering my prayers, Leon and Rydia. I fucking owe you two big for this one... Sice mused to herself in a rare form of gratitude.
After pleasantries were exchanged, the entire group split up into the cars that arrived on the Yun-Farron household. For the first time, Y'shtola and Lyse were driving Lightning and Sice in their car, while Maria and Firion had Fang and Seven in their car. The group kept the conversation to a minimum, as traffic was a real nightmare to put things kindly on the matter. Fortunately, the group made it to the area safely with time to spare and was able to meet up with the rest of the group. Leon, Snow and Rydia were the happiest trio upon seeing the group, having dressed just like them. Once the entire group made it to their spot for the parade, it's a matter of time before the actual parade begins, and Lightning was the happiest lass there, because the people who she gives a damn about are all with her. Especially Serah and Snow. Even Seven is one happy lass for this day - Sice couldn't help but place an arm around Leon's shoulders, following the lead that Leon and Seven started. It was Leon's way to show the haters that there are more people who are supportive of things like marriage equality than not. In turn, Snow did the same with Lightning and Fang, after seeing the smile of Serah giving them the okay to follow the lead set by Leon and Seven. Even Firion would follow suit with Y'shtola and Lyse. You're fucking awesome, Leon... Lightning mused to herself.
What wasn't surprising was that Hope did the same with Vanille and Carlyn.
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The Pride Parade was a massive hit, and for some reason, no one wanted to go anywhere near anyone who knows either Lightning, Seven, Fang or Sice. In fact, the haters got scared of Snow Villiers, of all people. With Snow being 6'7", his height alone was reason enough to scare the shit out of people. It didn't help the haters that Lightning is the most respected person from the Guardian Corps, with both Fang and Seven not being pushovers... plus Sice has a mouth that placed Dysley to shame. Snow was very proud of his favourite idiots today. Who are Snow's favourite idiots, you ask? Rydia and Leon. Rydia works with Lightning on a regular basis, and shares FOOD recipes with Fang and Sice on a daily basis. Sice is a key reason why Rydia is never stressed out. Fang and Rydia talk about Bahamut all the time. As for Leon, Seven is a sister to him. Lightning busted her arse to clear his name. Lightning is another sister to him. Both Seven and Lightning teamed up to get him, plus Firion and Maria, a decent car each. Seven's even teaching Guy, a dear pal of his, English. The Fangrai and Sebusai couples helped them out in their time of need. Snow wanted to do something for them to say thanks for putting up with his antics.
Thankfully for Snow, Lightning paid him and Serah back for this by paying for their new home in full.
"You're everyone's favourite idiot, Snow." was all Lightning needed to say to the giant oaf, for her words ring true.
Snow, Rydia & Leon are the terrific trio.
FIN
A/N #2: Next story is the follow up the Mother's Day tale in the Paying it Forward universe, where Celes and Serah get the best news from Lightning and Fang after their return from meeting Fang's parents. How will Enya and Lucien react when they meet Little Farron?
