Final Fantasy - All Series Fan Fiction ❯ FLight Shots ❯ Regrets (part two) ( Chapter 2 )
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By: ZonaRose 
Non Anime: Final Fantasy - All Series Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Hentai / Supernatural | Type: Yuri | Uploaded On: 11.03.2015 | Updated On: 11.03.2015 | Pages: 2 | Words: 3.4K | Visits: 166 | Status: Work In Progress
Non Anime: Final Fantasy - All Series Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Hentai / Supernatural | Type: Yuri | Uploaded On: 11.03.2015 | Updated On: 11.03.2015 | Pages: 2 | Words: 3.4K | Visits: 166 | Status: Work In Progress
FLight Shots
By
Zona Rose
Chapter Two - Regrets (Part Two)
Lightning's hand loosened its grip and fell, before it could hit the dirt I grab it and place a gentle kiss on the back of her hand. I put my ear to her chest and heard her heartbeat although it is very faint, it is still there. I expel a sigh of relief, but realize that she isn't that far away from death.
Picking her up I set her next to the stone circle and got to work on building a fire. I need the light to be able to see what kind of damage was done. What I saw almost made my heart stop. There were four long gashes down her side that is caked with blood, dirt and grass. The only good thing about what I saw is that the dirt and grass has stopped the bleeding, but the bad thing is there is an infection that started from the claws when she initially got her injuries.
Opening up the med kit I check to see what supplies I have to work with to clean the wounds with, not seeing much I got up and move to the back of the cave in search of some old pottery that is usually left in caves used by the hunters. I found a dilapidated basket and start going through it. Mostly what I find is broken and unusable all except for two small bowls which would work just fine.
Taking them I move to the entrance of the cave and in the pouring rain wash them out and then fill them both with water. Setting the two bowls next to the fire so they'll heat up, I take the end of my spear and slice off some of my Sari to use as cleaning rags.
Once the water was hot enough I start cleaning Light's wounds. The more I clean the more I realize how deep they actually are. 'It looks like I am going to need to stitch them up until I could get her back to town.' After I am satisfied that the wounds are as clean as I could make them, I start making small stitches so it's less likely to scar.
After I am done I put some ointment on and wrap her as best I can. Taking the bowls back to the entrance I wash them out and refill them with fresh water. I put one of the bowls by the fire again and add some white willow bark for tea. This will help with pain when she wakes up. The second bowl I lift her head up gently placing a pill at the back of her mouth I gently pour the water in and on reflex she starts to drink. That one is to help fight the infection that she's gotten.
The weather report said that the storm was to last throughout the night. Getting Light soaked on top of the infection could cause her to end up getting pneumonia or worse. In her weakened state I didn't want to take the chance. Stoking the fire I lay myself next to Light and have her use my arm as a pillow while I wrap my other arm securely around her waist.
"I'm not losing you now Sunshine, now that I know you feel the same way I do about you."
Through the night Light has fever dreams. She would mumble incoherently while sweating profusely. I did my best throughout the night but my worry and fears grew more as the dawn starts to break. I am able to get some of the white willow bark tea into her during the night. I also just gave her another pill to help with the infection.
The rains have let up but not stopped yet. I make my way over to the entrance and observe the clouds to see when the storm will be over. It looks like the storm is going to be around for another couple of hours at least.
"Fang," Light calls in a weakened voice.
I move to her side quickly and kneel down next to her. I take a cool cloth and wash her face. "Hey Sunshine, glad to see you're awake."
She gives me a ghost of a smile which is a rare occurrence, one that is only turned towards her sister Serah. 'Maybe I wasn't hallucinating with what she said last night before passing out.' She tries to sit up, but I push her back down shaking my head no.
"Not yet Light, I don't want to take the chance of any of the stitches ripping. It's going to be a few more hours before the rain lets up. That should give us enough time to figure out how we're going to get you back to town."
"I'll be able to walk that shouldn't be a problem." Light's voice trembled with strain.
"Please Light, you've lost a lot of blood I don't want you to strain yourself trying to get back to town. Besides it's just us, you don't need to be super tough girl right now. I want to see that softer side if you and in time I'd like to see the vulnerable side as well."
Her body tenses up at my words. So I lean forward and gently brush my lips against hers. At the contact I could feel her body relax in relief. I smile down at her and gave her a wink. Lifting her hand up she laces it into my hair again, wrapping it around the back of my head she pulls me back down for a more thorough kiss.
I turned my head and deepened the kiss, cupping my hand on her cheek, I run my thumb over her cheekbone. Without thinking I lean forward to get closer to her. Instead of a moan of pleasure like I wanted it is a moan of pain as her body tenses up underneath me. I pulled back as I realize I have been leaning into her wounds.
"Sorry Sunshine, I got carried away."
"It's okay I drew you into me."
A noise at the entrance of the cave drew our attention. In my distraction with Light, I hadn't noticed a mountain cat had come in to the cave. With its dark brown coat and black spots, stripes, long canine teeth. Mountain cats are bigger than dogs and smaller than a Chocobo. They're a mean beastie and this one was set on us being its meal.
The same time I lunged for my spear it sprang forward ready to attack. Grabbing my spear I somersault on the ground and throw with precision striking it in the heart. It lands with a thud and slid two feet right next to the fire. "Well that takes care of breakfast and lunch."
I make my way over to it taking out my spear from its body. I carry it over to the entrance of the cave, clean and gut the animal. As it's too big to put over the fire to cook, I cut off the bigger pieces of prime meat. Putting one of the hind hawks over the fire I put the rest of the meat on its pelt next to the fire. I take the bowls and refill them both with water. Putting them both in the fire again I take bits and pieces of the meat and put it in one of the bowls to make a broth. I make more tea as I know she's going to need it.
While that's cooking, I clean and redress Lights wounds. I also get some more tea and the infection medication into her in one go. There's only one pill left which means I need to get her back to town today or at least tonight.
I find a rock that's in a wedge shape which would be perfect for elevating Light's head and shoulders. After I get her comfortable; the broth is ready and I slowly feed her. I can see her frustration and not being able to do it herself. I cut up some of the strips of meat and setting it into the empty bowl so that she could feed herself.
"Why haven't you lectured me on how I ended up this way?"
I take a hard look at her and have a slight smile on my face, "Do you really need me to lecture you or have you learned your lesson without it?"
"Tch" That unto itself is answer enough for me.
Just before midday the clouds stop pouring and the sun starts burning through. The humidity level doubled within an hour. Standing at the entrance of the cave I survey the area that I would have to go to get Light back to town. Most of the valley that I had traversed just getting here is under at least three feet or more of water.
Stepping out of the cave I look at the top ridge of the low-lying mountains. Mentally I map out my route along the top peaks which will be easier than going along the side, especially carrying someone. With the root firmly in my mind I move back into the cave and start getting ready to head out.
All the meat is cooked that we're taking with us so I wrap it firmly up into the pelt so it would be easier to carry. Taking the leftover carcass I throw it out so it lands low near the water. Well enough away from the cave that it won't attract beasties to it. Once the cave is cleaned up to my satisfaction; I strap the pelt to my front and have Light on my back sitting on my spear.
I haven't had to carry this much weight over any length of distance since my early days as a warrior. As a test of honor and strength and to be recognized as a great warrior you had to take down a Behemoth and bring it back to the village. I had chosen the Alpha Behemoth which was half the size of the one Light tried to taking on.
Once we were on the ridge I set an easy pace back to town. Within fifteen minutes Light had fallen asleep. Three hours later I decided to stop for a rest, we need to eat anyways. I took out some meat that I had dried into jerky and hand some to Light. After eating Light promptly fell back to sleep. After an hour I woke her up and we head out once more.
...~*~...
I'm pacing back and forth in my sister's living room Snow and Vanille are also very worried, or at least Vanille is. We haven't heard from Fang or Claire since yesterday. Snow hasn't been much help he keeps saying that their big girls and can take care of themselves. Each time he says that it makes me and Vanille really pissed off to the point I'm ready to kill him myself.
There's a knock on the door and I run to it hoping that it's one of them coming home. When I open the door and saw Sazh he looks as surprised I am at who is at the door.
"I was hoping to see soldier girl."
"No she hasn't come home, and Fang is out looking for her."
"Ah, I see."
I step back away from the door to let him in. This time it's Vanille that's pacing and she's twisting her hands like I had been doing earlier. I can see that she's biting her lip in her worry over their disappearance.
"Finally somebody else who knows they don't have to worry about those two and the fact they haven't come back yet."
"Snow you are not helping, if you're going to keep up this attitude that you don't care. Than you can just leave." Serah said in anger.
"That's the problem Snow, I am worried about soldier girl. I'm also worried that Fang hasn't come back either." Sazh said exasperated as he sat down.
"I have faith that Fang will find Light and get them both back here safely. It's just the fact that it's taking them so long to get back." Vanille whispered.
"It's okay Vanille with that monsoon of rain we had last night and half the day today, it doesn't surprise me that they're not back yet. I have every confidence in Fang in finding soldier girl and bringing her home." Sazh says trying to give the girls hope.
Serah opened her mouth to reply when the front door came flying open, and a very out of breath Hope is standing there. "There back... but they're both... hurt and at the hospital." He gasped out in between panting breath.
Those that had been sitting were now standing, the two girls were the first ones at the door running to the hospital. When they arrive at the hospital there was a flurry of activity as doctors and nurses work on their two patients. The small group of people that have arrived were told to wait in a waiting area until they have more information on the people they want to see.
The two sisters have continued their pacing in the waiting room. After an hour of waiting to doctors walked in and told them the news. Claire has a concussion and several ripped stitches from four claw marks that she has sustained from her battle with the Behemoth King. Fang has a few cracked ribs and severe bruising from fighting a Megistotherian, but overall she is fine.
"They will need bed rest for at least a few more days especially Miss Farron. With the blood loss and concussion I want to make sure she has a full recovery." Claire's Doctor stated.
"Yes I concur with my colleague, Miss Oerba should also have several days of bed rest especially with her cracked ribs. She should be able to go home within the next day or two."
"Can we see them?" Serah asked.
"Of course follow us." Claire's Doctor said.
Snow, Hope and I follow Claire's Doctor. While Vanille and Sazh follow Fang Doctor. Their rooms were right next to each other and I plan to see Fang before going home. Walking in I have to stop and put my hands over my mouth. I have never seen Claire look so bad before.
She is as white as the sheets underneath her the only color are her eyes and hair; which has me terrified. There are two bags dripping one is blood in the other a nutrition drip. I move to her right and the guys step over to the left side of her bed. I take her hand in mine and she squeezes it to let me know she's going to be okay.
"I want to say to all of you, I'm sorry." Claire says.
"You better be sorry sis after the turmoil that you caused Serah and the rest of us." Snow says smugly. Hope elbows him and shows his disapproval with a shake of his head.
"Don't call her sis you know she hates it! If you can't be supportive then just leave and go home." I ground out in frustration.
"Okay, okay I get it. I'm just going to wait in the other room. I'll talk to you later Light I'm glad you're back safe." Snow makes his way out of the room and looks over his shoulder one last time at Serah.
"Sorry about that Claire we've been having little arguments for a while now. Don't think you're the cause of this, okay." Claire nods her head yes once and gives me a ghost of a smile.
"There's nothing to say sorry about Light." Hope says in earnest. "It's not like you got hurt on purpose."
By this time Vanille and Sazh have made it into Claire's room. She looks at each one of us, closes her eyes and open them, and looks us in the eyes each and every one of us. "That's not what I meant earlier Hope. I want to say that I am sorry for a lot of things that have happened over the years." Claire continues looking at each one of us as she speaks.
"Serah I want to say that I am sorry for always pushing you away and cutting myself off from you. Maybe if I had been there for you more emotionally and physically present in your life. I would've had a bigger say in who is in your life." I leaned forward and kissed Claire's forehead to let her know that all was forgiven.
"Hope I'm sorry that I kept egging you on when it came to Snow and your anger towards him. I couldn't see past my own anger to see the hurt you were going through. I'm glad you were able to finally see past it in the end." Hope gave Claire the thumbs-up to let her know there was nothing to be sorry about.
"Sazh I'm sorry that I always thought you were a nuisance back then. I didn't realize that you had someone of your own that you wanted to save and protect. Just like I did. I couldn't see past my own pain to see the pain of those around me."
"That's all right soldier girl. We were able to protect those that we love in the end, and that's what counts the most." Sazh said with confidence and pride.
Claire looks over at Vanille wearily, "How do you stand with her? Are you friends, family or more?"
Vanille giggled behind her hand. "Sometimes Light you are just too cute. She told me what happened and I'm very happy. Fang is my sister and best friend and nothing more."
Claire's eyes close and I saw her body relax in relief. "Then I guess I need to apologize for the way I've treated you from time to time. Especially when I thought there was more than just friendship there."
I looked between the two of them and realized that I was going to have to have a talk with them later on. When I saw Fang standing behind Vanille in the doorway I start to connect the dots and have a small smile on my face. Fang made her way over to the left side of Claire's bed. Gently taking her hand she lifts it up and kiss the back of it. With that all the dots have been connected and I blush at the realization that there is something more than just friendship between them.
Claire looks up at Fang with a real smile on her face even though her cheeks began to blush. "I need to apologize to you the most. I didn't know what I was feeling until it was too late and you and Vanille had turned to crystal. I waited five years for you to come out, but I still couldn't tell you how I feel. It took me almost dying to release that fear. I love you, Fang."
"I love you too, Sunshine."
By
Zona Rose
Chapter Two - Regrets (Part Two)
Lightning's hand loosened its grip and fell, before it could hit the dirt I grab it and place a gentle kiss on the back of her hand. I put my ear to her chest and heard her heartbeat although it is very faint, it is still there. I expel a sigh of relief, but realize that she isn't that far away from death.
Picking her up I set her next to the stone circle and got to work on building a fire. I need the light to be able to see what kind of damage was done. What I saw almost made my heart stop. There were four long gashes down her side that is caked with blood, dirt and grass. The only good thing about what I saw is that the dirt and grass has stopped the bleeding, but the bad thing is there is an infection that started from the claws when she initially got her injuries.
Opening up the med kit I check to see what supplies I have to work with to clean the wounds with, not seeing much I got up and move to the back of the cave in search of some old pottery that is usually left in caves used by the hunters. I found a dilapidated basket and start going through it. Mostly what I find is broken and unusable all except for two small bowls which would work just fine.
Taking them I move to the entrance of the cave and in the pouring rain wash them out and then fill them both with water. Setting the two bowls next to the fire so they'll heat up, I take the end of my spear and slice off some of my Sari to use as cleaning rags.
Once the water was hot enough I start cleaning Light's wounds. The more I clean the more I realize how deep they actually are. 'It looks like I am going to need to stitch them up until I could get her back to town.' After I am satisfied that the wounds are as clean as I could make them, I start making small stitches so it's less likely to scar.
After I am done I put some ointment on and wrap her as best I can. Taking the bowls back to the entrance I wash them out and refill them with fresh water. I put one of the bowls by the fire again and add some white willow bark for tea. This will help with pain when she wakes up. The second bowl I lift her head up gently placing a pill at the back of her mouth I gently pour the water in and on reflex she starts to drink. That one is to help fight the infection that she's gotten.
The weather report said that the storm was to last throughout the night. Getting Light soaked on top of the infection could cause her to end up getting pneumonia or worse. In her weakened state I didn't want to take the chance. Stoking the fire I lay myself next to Light and have her use my arm as a pillow while I wrap my other arm securely around her waist.
"I'm not losing you now Sunshine, now that I know you feel the same way I do about you."
Through the night Light has fever dreams. She would mumble incoherently while sweating profusely. I did my best throughout the night but my worry and fears grew more as the dawn starts to break. I am able to get some of the white willow bark tea into her during the night. I also just gave her another pill to help with the infection.
The rains have let up but not stopped yet. I make my way over to the entrance and observe the clouds to see when the storm will be over. It looks like the storm is going to be around for another couple of hours at least.
"Fang," Light calls in a weakened voice.
I move to her side quickly and kneel down next to her. I take a cool cloth and wash her face. "Hey Sunshine, glad to see you're awake."
She gives me a ghost of a smile which is a rare occurrence, one that is only turned towards her sister Serah. 'Maybe I wasn't hallucinating with what she said last night before passing out.' She tries to sit up, but I push her back down shaking my head no.
"Not yet Light, I don't want to take the chance of any of the stitches ripping. It's going to be a few more hours before the rain lets up. That should give us enough time to figure out how we're going to get you back to town."
"I'll be able to walk that shouldn't be a problem." Light's voice trembled with strain.
"Please Light, you've lost a lot of blood I don't want you to strain yourself trying to get back to town. Besides it's just us, you don't need to be super tough girl right now. I want to see that softer side if you and in time I'd like to see the vulnerable side as well."
Her body tenses up at my words. So I lean forward and gently brush my lips against hers. At the contact I could feel her body relax in relief. I smile down at her and gave her a wink. Lifting her hand up she laces it into my hair again, wrapping it around the back of my head she pulls me back down for a more thorough kiss.
I turned my head and deepened the kiss, cupping my hand on her cheek, I run my thumb over her cheekbone. Without thinking I lean forward to get closer to her. Instead of a moan of pleasure like I wanted it is a moan of pain as her body tenses up underneath me. I pulled back as I realize I have been leaning into her wounds.
"Sorry Sunshine, I got carried away."
"It's okay I drew you into me."
A noise at the entrance of the cave drew our attention. In my distraction with Light, I hadn't noticed a mountain cat had come in to the cave. With its dark brown coat and black spots, stripes, long canine teeth. Mountain cats are bigger than dogs and smaller than a Chocobo. They're a mean beastie and this one was set on us being its meal.
The same time I lunged for my spear it sprang forward ready to attack. Grabbing my spear I somersault on the ground and throw with precision striking it in the heart. It lands with a thud and slid two feet right next to the fire. "Well that takes care of breakfast and lunch."
I make my way over to it taking out my spear from its body. I carry it over to the entrance of the cave, clean and gut the animal. As it's too big to put over the fire to cook, I cut off the bigger pieces of prime meat. Putting one of the hind hawks over the fire I put the rest of the meat on its pelt next to the fire. I take the bowls and refill them both with water. Putting them both in the fire again I take bits and pieces of the meat and put it in one of the bowls to make a broth. I make more tea as I know she's going to need it.
While that's cooking, I clean and redress Lights wounds. I also get some more tea and the infection medication into her in one go. There's only one pill left which means I need to get her back to town today or at least tonight.
I find a rock that's in a wedge shape which would be perfect for elevating Light's head and shoulders. After I get her comfortable; the broth is ready and I slowly feed her. I can see her frustration and not being able to do it herself. I cut up some of the strips of meat and setting it into the empty bowl so that she could feed herself.
"Why haven't you lectured me on how I ended up this way?"
I take a hard look at her and have a slight smile on my face, "Do you really need me to lecture you or have you learned your lesson without it?"
"Tch" That unto itself is answer enough for me.
Just before midday the clouds stop pouring and the sun starts burning through. The humidity level doubled within an hour. Standing at the entrance of the cave I survey the area that I would have to go to get Light back to town. Most of the valley that I had traversed just getting here is under at least three feet or more of water.
Stepping out of the cave I look at the top ridge of the low-lying mountains. Mentally I map out my route along the top peaks which will be easier than going along the side, especially carrying someone. With the root firmly in my mind I move back into the cave and start getting ready to head out.
All the meat is cooked that we're taking with us so I wrap it firmly up into the pelt so it would be easier to carry. Taking the leftover carcass I throw it out so it lands low near the water. Well enough away from the cave that it won't attract beasties to it. Once the cave is cleaned up to my satisfaction; I strap the pelt to my front and have Light on my back sitting on my spear.
I haven't had to carry this much weight over any length of distance since my early days as a warrior. As a test of honor and strength and to be recognized as a great warrior you had to take down a Behemoth and bring it back to the village. I had chosen the Alpha Behemoth which was half the size of the one Light tried to taking on.
Once we were on the ridge I set an easy pace back to town. Within fifteen minutes Light had fallen asleep. Three hours later I decided to stop for a rest, we need to eat anyways. I took out some meat that I had dried into jerky and hand some to Light. After eating Light promptly fell back to sleep. After an hour I woke her up and we head out once more.
...~*~...
I'm pacing back and forth in my sister's living room Snow and Vanille are also very worried, or at least Vanille is. We haven't heard from Fang or Claire since yesterday. Snow hasn't been much help he keeps saying that their big girls and can take care of themselves. Each time he says that it makes me and Vanille really pissed off to the point I'm ready to kill him myself.
There's a knock on the door and I run to it hoping that it's one of them coming home. When I open the door and saw Sazh he looks as surprised I am at who is at the door.
"I was hoping to see soldier girl."
"No she hasn't come home, and Fang is out looking for her."
"Ah, I see."
I step back away from the door to let him in. This time it's Vanille that's pacing and she's twisting her hands like I had been doing earlier. I can see that she's biting her lip in her worry over their disappearance.
"Finally somebody else who knows they don't have to worry about those two and the fact they haven't come back yet."
"Snow you are not helping, if you're going to keep up this attitude that you don't care. Than you can just leave." Serah said in anger.
"That's the problem Snow, I am worried about soldier girl. I'm also worried that Fang hasn't come back either." Sazh said exasperated as he sat down.
"I have faith that Fang will find Light and get them both back here safely. It's just the fact that it's taking them so long to get back." Vanille whispered.
"It's okay Vanille with that monsoon of rain we had last night and half the day today, it doesn't surprise me that they're not back yet. I have every confidence in Fang in finding soldier girl and bringing her home." Sazh says trying to give the girls hope.
Serah opened her mouth to reply when the front door came flying open, and a very out of breath Hope is standing there. "There back... but they're both... hurt and at the hospital." He gasped out in between panting breath.
Those that had been sitting were now standing, the two girls were the first ones at the door running to the hospital. When they arrive at the hospital there was a flurry of activity as doctors and nurses work on their two patients. The small group of people that have arrived were told to wait in a waiting area until they have more information on the people they want to see.
The two sisters have continued their pacing in the waiting room. After an hour of waiting to doctors walked in and told them the news. Claire has a concussion and several ripped stitches from four claw marks that she has sustained from her battle with the Behemoth King. Fang has a few cracked ribs and severe bruising from fighting a Megistotherian, but overall she is fine.
"They will need bed rest for at least a few more days especially Miss Farron. With the blood loss and concussion I want to make sure she has a full recovery." Claire's Doctor stated.
"Yes I concur with my colleague, Miss Oerba should also have several days of bed rest especially with her cracked ribs. She should be able to go home within the next day or two."
"Can we see them?" Serah asked.
"Of course follow us." Claire's Doctor said.
Snow, Hope and I follow Claire's Doctor. While Vanille and Sazh follow Fang Doctor. Their rooms were right next to each other and I plan to see Fang before going home. Walking in I have to stop and put my hands over my mouth. I have never seen Claire look so bad before.
She is as white as the sheets underneath her the only color are her eyes and hair; which has me terrified. There are two bags dripping one is blood in the other a nutrition drip. I move to her right and the guys step over to the left side of her bed. I take her hand in mine and she squeezes it to let me know she's going to be okay.
"I want to say to all of you, I'm sorry." Claire says.
"You better be sorry sis after the turmoil that you caused Serah and the rest of us." Snow says smugly. Hope elbows him and shows his disapproval with a shake of his head.
"Don't call her sis you know she hates it! If you can't be supportive then just leave and go home." I ground out in frustration.
"Okay, okay I get it. I'm just going to wait in the other room. I'll talk to you later Light I'm glad you're back safe." Snow makes his way out of the room and looks over his shoulder one last time at Serah.
"Sorry about that Claire we've been having little arguments for a while now. Don't think you're the cause of this, okay." Claire nods her head yes once and gives me a ghost of a smile.
"There's nothing to say sorry about Light." Hope says in earnest. "It's not like you got hurt on purpose."
By this time Vanille and Sazh have made it into Claire's room. She looks at each one of us, closes her eyes and open them, and looks us in the eyes each and every one of us. "That's not what I meant earlier Hope. I want to say that I am sorry for a lot of things that have happened over the years." Claire continues looking at each one of us as she speaks.
"Serah I want to say that I am sorry for always pushing you away and cutting myself off from you. Maybe if I had been there for you more emotionally and physically present in your life. I would've had a bigger say in who is in your life." I leaned forward and kissed Claire's forehead to let her know that all was forgiven.
"Hope I'm sorry that I kept egging you on when it came to Snow and your anger towards him. I couldn't see past my own anger to see the hurt you were going through. I'm glad you were able to finally see past it in the end." Hope gave Claire the thumbs-up to let her know there was nothing to be sorry about.
"Sazh I'm sorry that I always thought you were a nuisance back then. I didn't realize that you had someone of your own that you wanted to save and protect. Just like I did. I couldn't see past my own pain to see the pain of those around me."
"That's all right soldier girl. We were able to protect those that we love in the end, and that's what counts the most." Sazh said with confidence and pride.
Claire looks over at Vanille wearily, "How do you stand with her? Are you friends, family or more?"
Vanille giggled behind her hand. "Sometimes Light you are just too cute. She told me what happened and I'm very happy. Fang is my sister and best friend and nothing more."
Claire's eyes close and I saw her body relax in relief. "Then I guess I need to apologize for the way I've treated you from time to time. Especially when I thought there was more than just friendship there."
I looked between the two of them and realized that I was going to have to have a talk with them later on. When I saw Fang standing behind Vanille in the doorway I start to connect the dots and have a small smile on my face. Fang made her way over to the left side of Claire's bed. Gently taking her hand she lifts it up and kiss the back of it. With that all the dots have been connected and I blush at the realization that there is something more than just friendship between them.
Claire looks up at Fang with a real smile on her face even though her cheeks began to blush. "I need to apologize to you the most. I didn't know what I was feeling until it was too late and you and Vanille had turned to crystal. I waited five years for you to come out, but I still couldn't tell you how I feel. It took me almost dying to release that fear. I love you, Fang."
"I love you too, Sunshine."