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Sometimes Goodbye is a Second Chance	By : JesABee Category: Final Fantasy Games > Final Fantasy XIII-2 Views: 1887 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: It's a work in progress focusing around FINAL FANTASY 13-2 AND 13-3 and I don't own FF or the characters. I do not make money off these stories.

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Disclaimer: I do not own the FF13 trilogy -or- its characters. I do not make any sort of money on this story.

“Snow!” A high pitched and loving voice called out. One that used to be his calm during a storm. Serah. “Are you okay?” Arms wrapped around his firm center from behind.

“Yeah, babe. I’m fine. Just a little bump on the head.” He said as he placed his hands gently against hers. He turned around and hugged her, feeling warm tears dampening the thin fabric that was between her face and his skin.

“You had me so worried. I was giving a lecture when Lebreau came in and told me there was a medic call for you and Gadot.” Her big, blue tear filled eyes looked up at him as they streamed down her face. He gently wiped it away and smiled down at her, kissing her forehead.

“We’re both fine. I promise. I didn’t mean to worry you, I’m sorry.” He whispered.

Serah released him from her grasp and let out a sigh. A mixture of relief and anger. He sat down on a bench next to them and watched her as she gathered her feelings and thoughts. He knew her worry had passed and now...now the anger was going to make its appearance.

“When are you going to stop trying to be a hero? You’re going to get yourself killed before we even
make it to our wedding, Snow.” She closed her eyes and rubbed her temples. “This has got to stop. You’re not l’cie anymore. You’re not invincible.”

“Serah…I know...” He began to speak but she interrupted him. As she often did. It drove him insane and not in a good way.

“You clearly don’t! Just last week you came home all bruised because of a battle you had with a
Gorgonopsid.” She threw her arms to her side and stomped. The sand beneath her shifting aggressively.

“Yeah but, again, I was fine. A little sore but otherwi…” Anger began to fill his voice this time. This
argument felt different. Small things like being interrupted didn’t erupt such frustration in him before. He could feel his face turning red as she interjected.

“This time! Things have been weird ever since The Fall. Random monsters not native to our area keep appearing. What if you come against a behemoth? Hm? Then what? You don’t have the team you once had to face such a strong beast!” She yelled. Only inches from his face.

“You’re right! I don’t, Serah! Nobody here can even begin to understand the power that my former team had but, if a behemoth DOES appear, you bet your ass I’m going to do my best to defeat it! It’s what I do.” They were face to face at this point. His eyes were filling with anger, she could tell. Even pain.

“Snow, I love you…” Her voice now calm as she placed her hands on either side of his neck. Slowly moving them up to the sides of his face. Gently running her fingers across his skin. “I just don’t want you to get hurt. I can’t lose you, too.” Her voice cracked as she placed a gently kiss on his lips.

It was at that moment that memories from his previous encounter with Lightning came flying to the
front of his mind. How was he going to tell Serah he had to leave to go fight a battle…alone. She couldn’t handle him fighting anything these days. The silence between them was almost deafening. His hands reached up and caressed her lower back as he returned her kiss. He pulled her into him and, it was at that moment, Serah knew something was coming. Something big.

He withdrew from their embrace and stood up, walking to the railing on the deck of their home, he
leaned over it. Staring at the active waves as they slammed against the shore.

“What is it this time?” She asked as she crossed her arms, like she was trying to protect her heart from the words he would speak next.

He didn’t say anything at first. He wasn’t sure if he should or if he should just leave in the middle of the night. It was during that thought process that he felt something poke at his ribs. The amulet. He closed his eyes and tried to calm his racing heart.

“Serah…” He began to feel electricity lightly pulse through him. She’s here. He admitted to himself. A half smile emerged. Even if he was just imagining it, the thought of Lightning being with him made the decision easier. She always made decisions easier for him. He turned to his soon-to-be wife and exhaled. “I…have to go somewhere. I can’t explain why or where. It’s too complicated for even me to fully understand yet.”

“You’re leaving?!” She asked in an angry tone. “With who?!” She demanded an
answer. Snow now understood why her students were scared of upsetting her. He felt like he was about to be suspended...or grounded.

“Nobody. I have to do this on my own. Alone.” The words he said sounded like he was trying to convince himself more than her. The truth was, he didn’t think he was alone. Not really. He had Lightning with him. However, he knew he couldn’t tell Serah that. It would just make everything worse.

Serah said nothing. Snow said nothing. They just stood there. Staring at the ocean and the darkening sky that was approaching them. A storm was coming. Winds picked up and the temperature dropped dramatically. A humid chill filled the air.

It felt like hours had passed with their awkward silence. Nothing would be able to cut through it.
Nothing.

“If you leave…” She finally broke her silence. Her voice low and serious. “I don’t know if you’ll have a home when you return.” She turned and walked into their usually warm and welcoming home. Alone.

“I know…” He whispered. Knowing she couldn’t hear his words. He reached into his pocket and
squeezed the amulet tightly. ‘I know…’.

He sat down on the nearest patio bench at looked up to the sky. Feeling light drops of rain hitting his face. He sat out there for hours. Alone. Thinking. It was only when loud booms of thunder pulled him back into reality that he realized Serah had turned off all of the lights and went to bed.

He quietly walked into the house and grabbed a notebook. He wasn’t much for writing but he felt like it was the only way he could be honest with Serah while also not losing her completely.
My Dearest Serah,
I’m sorry that you’re stuck with such a stubborn man. I know my choices don’t make sense to you all of the time. I know my actions worry you. Maybe even annoy you.

Please know that I didn’t come to this decision easily. I know it’s dangerous. I know it’s going to be
difficult for both of us to adjust but, please, don’t forget I love you.

Some day I will be able to tell you, in detail, why I had to do this. I just can’t right now.

You once called me your hero. I took pride in that title. Now, it’s time for me to be a hero again. Not just for you but for Fang and Vanille, too.

I love you. Whatever you decide to do next, you have my full support. Please be safe and never lose hope.

With love,
Snow

He stuffed his letter into a near by envelope and placed it neatly on her computer. Along with his
engagement necklace and grabbed his bag.

With one final glance around his home, he took a deep breath and left.

‘Watch over her, Light. Keep her safe while I’m away. Please.’ He said to himself as he walked into the storm that had now been in its full form. He reached into his pocket and pulled out the amulet that was given to him. Placing it around his neck. At that moment, it lit up and opened a small portal before him. Without even hesitating, he jumped through it.
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