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Post by Serah Farron on Apr 29, 2024 18:48:11 GMT -6
Take Our Hands....
The bug was the only thing wrong really, now that she thought about it. The bug and her missing Snow. Otherwise life in this world was wonderful, a world where her sister could be happy, could be herself. That was really all Serah wanted, for her sister to be happy. For all of them to just be able to live a nice life, without something ruining it at every turn.
A nice, peaceful life where they just…. Did what people should. Love, love, learn… just.. live.
It was why a moment like this made her happy, a moment she and her sister could just be together, where she could learn some of the things she had been doing. And she could do so in the outfit that her sister, as promised had recently made for her. Her sister has spared nothing when it came to making it for her of course, that's just how she was. However that did not mean that what was made was a diamond studded gown, or posh womans gard, No she had made sure to make the outfit the best fit for Serahs herself, and, especially when compared to something Claire might wear that gave off a considerably different vibe.
It was one she loved all the same, her sister had made in her eyes the perfect garb for her. Casual, yet fit for if she did need to pursue combat. It was comfortable, nice and flowing… and suitable to her role as a teacher. Her Gunblade sat strapped at her side for ease of access, and her cherished knife in a strap upon her thigh.
Despite her teasing Claire would be able to cleslry see her sister marveling at the technological sights as they entered
”We’ve definitely been in much worse places haven't we? I have to agree… I'm glad we ended up hear”
She chuckled playfully before sighing, she crossed her arms and gave her sister a teasing look.
”Soooo the more things change, the more they stay the same, whether it's homelife, traveling through time, or going to another world my sister is ever the secretive girl huh? Let's hear it then~! Least I didn't have to reach the end of time this go round”
She nudged her sister in the shoulder playfully, as if it wasn't clear enough she was only playing around and giving her sister a ‘hard time' that would make it more so. She just couldn't help it. Moments like this were rare together these days. She was going to take it seriously of course but… she wanted to have her sister time to.
Upon being told to call her Clarissa, and Claire's own acknowledgement of the name situation Serah would roll her eyes, chuckling.
”That's certainly one way to put it, that's like… the third one here? Probaly more… heh, ok, your my dear sister Clarissa here~ no no~ I won't be hiding that part though sweet, dear sister Clarissa”
She then leaned in whispering in her sister's ear.
”Though you could have been a bit more imaginative sis… there all pretty close to each other you know? Maybe I should be Serahneta?”
She couldn't help but be playful, laughing.
”But no, I understand sis, will do~”
Nothing her sisters brief frown she quickly put a warm hand to her shoulder, offering a gentle smile. As if to say ‘its all ok’
”After all….”
She'd put her own hand to Claire’s hand, spreading it out with a smile.
”My sister, betrothed! I tell you sis, I NEVER thought I'd see the day! Much less before you gave me away at my wedding!”
When they came to there floor she did notice nameplate, and coudnt help one lass quip.
Serahneta Fairborn has a nice ring if you ask me~”
She then paused, finally turning more serious. The look she gave her sister was warm, yet also stern.
”Even as a teacher I .. don't know where to start sis… everything, anything still hidden.. I need to know, no more secrets, please”
Post by Serah Farron on Jan 16, 2024 23:01:13 GMT -6
A New Storm....
Was it wrong to call it a family dinner? Clarity and her were of course, but she wanted to include Caius in that statement as well. He was a kind man who had already done so much for them. He helped Claire, and Clarity. He really did remind her of Snow in so many ways. Ways that made her jealous, that the man she loved couldn't be here with her right now. The man who would do things like this for her in a heart beat. The man who could look god in the face and punch him if it meant saving her, or travel through time itself simply on her own beliefs.
Yes, it made her jealous but... more than that... it made her happy.
Happy that her sister had someone like that in her life. Happy that she had her own 'Snow', someone who would do everything in his power to protect her, keep her safe. There were so few people who ever looked to her sister's happiness.
Whether that be when she was little...
When she was grown....
Or anything in between.
So part of her was jealous, she couldn't deny that feeling nor could she help it, more than anything she wished Snow was by her side right now. But more than that she was happy, oh so happy for Clarity.
Because people like Snow and Caius? They were one in a million. People who would go to the ends of the earth to see the people they care for safe.
Maybe that.... was why her worries lessened some. Perhaps that was why no matter what that bug would do in the future, no matter much she broke down, or blamed herself-she would know there was someone else there, someone else who wanted her to be happy. Someone else who wanted 'Clarity' 'Lighting' Lumina' Someone who wanted that girl for all that she was to smile.
That could keep her going, that would see her to the end.
Caius was family at this point, in that sense. Everything that led to this point.... Serah had no problem making that statement. So she wanted him to feel at home, like part of the family-Serah smiled.
"Yeah let's eat! I think you'll enjoy it, family meals are the best!"
It was hard not to worry so much. It really was, Because it seemed like every time they came close to having a peaceful life someone new came to try and use her sister in some way or some form. Cocoon, the Goddess Etro, Bhunivelze and now this parasite that wont let her go. Every time, they wouldn't leave her alone, they wouldn't leave ANY part of her alone! It was like the world looked at any chance for her sister to be happy and just went Nope, not happening Why? Why even now, when she could have her own partner, when she could just.... live her life, did the world continue to deny to her?
It just.... it just wasn't fair
How could she not worry about that? How could she not worry about the sister she cared about so much?
She just.... wanted her sister to be able to be happy. She didn't want her sister to fight anymore. Of course she understood having to overcome your demons but.... coudnt she do that by just.... Using the Farron family spirit? That would be nice, really. But with the way these things usually went.... she doubted it could be so simple.
She didn't see any way she could just... not worry, how she could dispel them so easily. But.... her sister's smile despite it all. The feeling it caused in her, is that how she felt when the situation was reversed? Her sister was one of the two people she believed in more than anything. Somehow in that smile she wore she could see an ending to this where they smiled despite what had happened so far, she could see the end point where they all had fun on some beach somewhere, or anywhere really.
She could see... a happy ending, so thats why she could smile, smile and go forth with there dinner!
On that note? Caius' reactions to her excitement were just adorable, it showed his lack of experience in this area, but she just couldn't help it!
"Don't worry Caius~ you'll get used to it in time!"
And so they sat down to there dinner, something that funnily enough wasn't as cold as it should be by now, if anything it was getting warmer. Huh... that was nice, really nice! She listened closely to Clarity's words. She wasn't so sure how she felt about her looking into the Parasite's memories, there was no telling how the thing could use that to its advantage. On the other hand... Claire was strong, she didn't see her being brought down in a mental fight to easy. Besides.... That bug didn't deserve the satisfaction of seeing her more worried. More than that though... she owed it to her to give her a happy dinner, for them all to just... enjoy themselves. So she wouldn't bring up her sore thoughts on that subject, at least for now.
There was always another time right?
Besides, something else caught her attention....
I'm counting on you
A simple statement that filled her with confidence, a statement that increased her resolve. He was counting on her...? yeah, she would keep her sister safe, no matter what-and they would get rid of the thing plaguing her to.
"Thank you, I won't let you down Future Brother in law I'm counting on you to~"
Yes, yes she did fit a bit more playfulness in there, she had to-but it also showed how she felt. She had come to trust this man. She believed he would find help for this, even if he couldn't.... it didn't change anything. She knew he wouldn't give up-the three of them WOULD get through this together. It seemed Caius shared her concerns about the bug, so perhaps she wouldn't need to bring it up at all...
And then Caius proceeded to make a statement that Serah, in all her esteemed big sister, big mean teacher energy had somehow not even remotely considered. Serah had assumed that, because Clarity was not currently in possession of the gunblade on her back that clearly there was no way she could be sneaking off to do training, or sparring or anything.
She had no considered that Claire could just get a weapon to train with whenever she pleased, or that Mog Might pull a MOG and just start helping his rival keep herself sharp.
.......She wanted to be the younger sister again.....
Well, it's not like she could just make her not fight, it was better she stay trained anyway, more so if she enjoyed it. Just because SHE wanted her not to have to fight anymore didn't mean it was what she wanted after all, she needed to respect that to...
Personally, I wouldn't be surprised if she was sparring with Mog to, He does so love those matches~"
A knowing look Mog's way, before returning to her sister.
Trapped in a loop? was that possible? Different from what the others experienced but... It would explain a lot. It would explain little Claire's state, why she was how she was now and...
"It explains your state.... and hers... Claire's just after mom.... and your..."
The idea that they could be copies bothered Serah,and she gripped her hands together.
"Were not copies, were us, your real, I'm real... were all real, sis. I'm Serah, your Clairity and he's Caius. were all us... that's what matters"
Serah then rubbed her temple, remembering SO many memories from the other possibility Serah was bringing up.
"I... Really want to assume it's not time travel, I have had... way more than enough time travel for SEVERAL life times! ahhh..."
She sighed, taking more bites of her meal.
"Still... different points in our lives... that feels a little... to eerily fitting from what we can see... It shows how me, you and her can all be here like... this..."
Post by Serah Farron on Jan 11, 2024 20:42:34 GMT -6
I'm not an army of one
Ever felt like there was nothing you could do?
Like no matter how hard you try, the happiness you want was still just out of reach.
Like you knew what you needed to do, but everything leading to it still tore your heart apart.
Like maybe, just maybe you were just making things worse.
Like maybe you were the problem.
Mom would know what to do, Sis would know what to do. But me? I never know what to do, I can never see things through right, I always make a mistake somewhere
She made a mistake, and became a statue.
She made a mistake, and her sister slipped through her fingers.
She made a mistake, and the world came tumbling down.
She made a mistake, and her sister was undone.
She made a mistake, and now that sister didn't even remember who she was.
Why was someone like me the one to keep my memories? There were a million better options right? Lighting... Lumina... everyone else... I just keep messing up, again and again
You could forget to, you know, If you just...
.............
..........
..............
No... not now... at the least not... yet...
Little Claire tried to poke, a few times to the almost mute zombie that was her older sister. To see what was wrong.
How do you explain that anyway? 'Oh she just forgot us that's all'
Let it all go, you can be free~ so free
She leaned against a wall, just outside the Dragonblades headquarters. Claire, the smaller Claire that is-was at school, but Serah herself couldn't teach today. Not just because of everything going on, mentally she was of no use to teach anyone, anything.
Would probably just mess it up anyway, like everything else
She sighed, put a hand to her face as she wiped away another tear, they were coming pretty frequently now. What kind of Guardian was she that the person she was supposed to be protecting already forgot her? Claire protected her all her life. As she grew up, As her soul slumbered... everywhere, every time. But the first time she needed that protection in turn....
She slumped back against the wall, rubbing her arm as she looked up to he sky, her face wet at this point from her crying.
What kind of useless... pathetic person can't even keep there sister safe?
"Maybe... maybe..."
Yes
"Would she be better off without me....? without me just making things... worse and worse..."
Yes
She eyed Lighting's knife in her hands... and the tears flowed free once more.
Post by Serah Farron on Nov 29, 2023 9:41:09 GMT -6
A New Storm....
In the end all the 'daughter' wanted was for the 'mom' to be happy. But her words would soon become more serious.
She wanted Claire and Clarity to be happy.
And she would do whatever she needed to make that happen. To be free, and to live the life they chose. She beat that parasite once-and she would do it again.
Yeah that's right, that smile. she'd do whatever it took to secure that smile. Her sister's smile was a treasure she wanted to maintain. Here Claire and Lumina smiled so much more than they ever had-she wanted that to continue-she wanted it to continue on to forever.
For her sister she'd gladly be a Hero or even a Heretic
Whatever it took, to ensure she could continue to smile like this, be happy like Clarity was with Caius, like Claire was living her Teen years.
"No waiting, only going sis! You've got your circle! a family here, right? It's about time you got to be happy, It's about time you were allowed to do all the smiling you let me do- you kept me safe, and now-im gonna do the same! ooooh I can not WAIT to be on the other side of this this time, Ahhh i can give you all my relationship experience advice... this is happening!"
Her focus turned to such a happy moment despite her worries. Things like this she had dreamed of, being able to help her sister get ready for dates, talk about a boy, or boys they liked. Well they were both taken now but they could talk about THEIR boys still, yes! She wanted to get into this as soon as possible.
It was all the more reason for the bug to become dust on the wind
Her smile turned into a grin as Mog made his declaration, good! She was sure Caius would fit in, especially with Mog's help. Serah smiled brighter, that grin turning back to Caius as she held firm.
"I can let go if you like, Caius, buuuuut you might have to get used to this kind of thing, I can be quite affectionate like this when I'm happy! Claire to! That's little Claire I mean, but I'm sure...."
Her gaze then turned right back to Lumina as well, that smile seemingly endless.
"My sister here will be to in time! Right sis~"
A gentle, teasing touch. After all the pinkette didn't have the rest of this, she didn't know the conflict-as far as she knew they just had feelings for each other and Serah was all about her sister finding someone like Caius and being happy! one hundred and ten percent!
During the entire time Caius made his talk to them, asking for them to be safe, declaring his determination to find something while he was gone, making clear his stubbornness to do so. Serah, now the three of them separate had her hands clasped together, constantly giving looks, happy looks back Lumina's way. Those kind of looks that say 'see? your hero?' 'He's great you know!' those kind of looks that.... well, the looks of a sister filled with glee over her sister having her very own Hero
That said she wouldn't ignore Caius, of course not.
"We'll be safe, I promise Caius, and I'll keep Clairity safe for your return to~"
She couldn't help her smile, she was so happy! But despite that happiness she would turn serious.
"Thank you, Caius, I believe in you. I promise-We'll stay safe to, I'll make sure of it. We'll be safe when you return"
She pulled her sister once more to her side, and smile.
"Were the sisters Farron after all, nothing can stop us when we put our mind to it! Nothing"
Post by Serah Farron on Aug 1, 2023 0:15:21 GMT -6
A New Storm....
Was it so hard for things to go right? Was it so wrong for things to just… be peaceful and happy? They earned their happy ending, again and again. But everytime, something came up once more. Why? Could they not be allowed to smile for just a while? A normal life, a normal everyday life. That was all she wanted. To spend her life with Snow, To see little Claire off to school every day. To watch her once older sister to enjoy the life of freedom she deserved.
In Cocoon
In New Bodhum
And now here
It seemed like pain always followed, it seemed like it always took a new form.
Hey Mom, what would you do right now?
Hey Mom, I don’t know what to do
Hey Mom, I wish you were here instead
Because you…. Would know what to do right?
Cause you taught big sis
And She was the best big sister in the world
Your a fool, is what you are, if you had any sense you’d have used me instead of Clarity, You can weave a web of lies, you can be a pretender if that's what you wish. You can use her body to make me cry, to make a fool out of me… but there's one thing that wont change little bug, no matter how hard you try-I can see it
Her mental body shook, obviously nervous, obviously in pain. But there was something else in there. The one thing she could always believe. And that brought the slightest of smiles to her face.
You worm your way into people's hearts, but you couldn't understand them less if you tried, not truly. I can say that with certainty because if you did… You’d stay as far away as possible from any version of my sister, any incarnation, any age.
Yeah….. That’s something i know, even if everything else changes, even if I have to struggle till the ends.. No matter how much this all hurts
She shook her head, and gave a deep sigh.
”So don’t come crying to me when she punches you in the face herself, little bug”
That part was said out loud, and the meaning was clear.
She did loathe the gods, she held not the least bit of love for them. If anything she despised them. They used everyone like puppets in their game. They brought people here, sometimes fragmented, sometimes whole. On their little chessboard and expected them to fight for their cause.
It was only because of those gods meddling that her sister was in this situation to begin with.
You really just… really like to twist and twist…. Bugs do like to squirm, especially the most disgusting of them. To spread… just… shut up, i don’t want to… help you, so leave me alone, YOU DON’T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT US!!!
But there was no denying that hate for the gods was in her, hate for the bug as well. For everything that just… wouldn't leave them alone. She absentmindedly gripped her chest at its parting words, and tears fell from her eyes. She had meant every word she said to that thing, but that didn’t make any of this any easier. It didn’t mean she wasn’t cracked and hurting inside.
Her breathing was heavy, but the hand of a friend made things easier. A little… more than that actually? It almost felt like a shield, a shield blocking something from getting inside her. that something, She couldn't help but smile, genuinely this time at the thought of that bug being thwarted. Perhaps it was childish, but even being denied this in its calculated little plan… made her feel good.
As for her sister? It hurt to have it kept from her, to not be the first person her sister leaned on. But it hadn’t been long… And her sister was doing what she wanted for herself. She wanted her sister to enjoy a life all her own after everything she had done, she deserved that.
”I’m… I’m sorry, it’s really ok, I shouldn't let this get to me I just.. Remember.. It’s always been… us, It’s… hard for me to shake it to, you know?”
She gave a weak laugh, clearly everything was still getting to her. And then… Lumina revealed the rest, and it made Serah grip her hands tightly together, her eyes quickly going form her sister to Caius, and back again.
”You…. You to. Clarity, you, with him? But he’s always.. He’s always…! You expect me… in such a short… Wait, it’s not because of that thing…”
The echo from a memory from down a hall played in her mind. She ran off then, when Lightining wouldn't believe her, wouldn't trust in her. Her hands shook.
The memory, an echo, tears came down her eyes.
You're shutting her out! She’s your sister!
”Clarity…..”
Fine, I’ll do it, I’ll protect her
She listened to both Lumina and Caius, she took in every word they said. She gave them the care she wished Lightning had given her all that time ago. The situations were something like mirrors. But she wouldn't repeat the cycle. She wouldn't repeat the mistakes.
”Sis….”
She paused again for a moment, her eyes still looking towards the ground… and then…. And then…?
She crossed the distance between her and her sister, and pulled her into a tight hug. She held her close and with care, giving her sister all the security she needed. Then she looked up to her, looked her in the eyes….
And she smiled.
”I’m happy for you, I’m so… so.. Happy for you. After everything, after all of…. All I’ve wanted is for you to be able to be happy, both of you. Her and you…. I just want you to have the lives you never could.. Ehehe… You’ve come a long way you know~ Look at my big sis, All grown up and taking stoic heroes on dates!”
Her playful gaze first lingered on Lumina with the hero comment, then Caius as well as she giggled, then she pulled from the embrace she and her sister shared, and took that all important knife from her pocket, her sister’s knife, her sister’s gift to her.
”It’s my turn then, Caius is right. I already intended this but… I’m going to make it official now”
She held that knife up, a knife that all but one being present would soon be able to appreciate.
But she didn’t care about that thing, she hoped it bothered it.
”I promise to keep you safe Clarity, not just through this, but from now. You kept me safe from a young age. You’ve kept me safe all my life, I mean… you quite literally carried my spirit in you to protect me!” Grinning from ear to ear she took her sisters hands in her own and continued.
”You have your Hero, you have your Snow, so let me be your ‘Lightning’ your Guardian, sis. I’ll keep you safe, no matter what. I swear it upon this knife. And I won’t take no for an answer!”
In the next moment she moved over a bit, just enough to grasp Caius’ arm and pull him over to them, pulling both close in a hug.
Man, If Caius wasn’t used to Lumina’s boldness, this certainly wasn’t helping any!
”Be happy together, you both deserve it. But you listen here! If you hurt my sister, me and Mog will get you Caius, you hear???”
Yes, yes she was including Mog in that!
She then, a little more solemnly nodded her head, giving a light laugh, and spinned the three of them, still linked together around in circles!
”We’ll get through this together, I know it… I choose to believe in us”
Post by Serah Farron on Jun 16, 2023 22:55:37 GMT -6
Please Don't....
Serah was not a hero
She wasn’t a villain
She wasn’t the Guardian of the world, to protect it from harm
Or the mastermind behind it all
Was she really anything at all right now?
Hey now, that won’t do at all dear, you know better
She didn’t hate this world
But it wasn’t like she cared for it ether
She resolved to live in this world with her family, but that was the thing. It was the family she cared about, not the world.
How could she care for a world that didn’t have Snow in it?
Why would she love a world that continued to keep them apart….
A world that wouldn't leave her or her family alone.
A world where the best people she knew suffered, and the vilest were able to thrive again
My dearest…. You don’t.. Have to put…..you
It just felt an awful lot like this world and the things in it wanted to take away anything that made them happy
It was certainly what a disgusting little bug wanted
A bug that wouldn't leave them alone
Leave her alone…. Just… leave her alone, what is with you? Why are you so obsessed with my family, with my sister? There’s a million lives you could ruin, she doesn’t deserve it!
Her head shook weakly on the outside, as if to physically show that defiance.
I…. Stopped you once, I’ll do it again, I won’t… let you get your way
And why…. In a million years would I ever willingly help you….? All you’ve done is hurt us!
She gulped, in a different set of arms now, she sweated noticeably, pain mentally, it showed in her fearful expressions, it showed when she looked at the changed shade in her sisters eyes. But then…. More, that worry. That familiar worry. The look in her eyes that said ‘i need to protect her’ ‘I need to help her’ ‘I need to make her smile again’
Yet for a moment, one could see as her mouth tried to form into a smile, it only succeeded at a half one. She wanted to smile, to make her sister feel better, to make Clarity feel better. To show she trusted in her words. But it just wasn’t meant to last.
You… were, you could talk to Caius before me… no, no it’s ok… it’s…”
It just wasn’t meant to last.
A haunting memory
A haunting nightmare
That was the vision that stood beside her sister, coating her words with its own. Muddying them. Sowing seeds of fire that may as well be burning away any attempt she had to keep herself together. To the point that, this time? She didn’t respond to the bug in her head, she talked out loud instead, as if the information had stunned her to that extent.
Because it had.
”Properly…. merged?”
She blinked, staring her sister right in the eyes, unflinching.
Confusion, hurt, worry, the slightest hint of relief at the bottom of a pit of the rest.
That was what that look showed to her sister.
”But I…. at the end, I know she knew me, I know she felt me, I saw that… in her eyes… she wasn’t just that monster’s Savior. I…” SHUT UP, STOP ACTING LIKE YOU KNOW US!!!!”
She flailed in panic, she must have come across as quite hysterical, but she couldn't help it, she couldn't help how she felt, and she was to out of it to just keep every thought in her head.
”Why…. Why didn’t you… let me help… that’s what… we're supposed to do…”
The hurt was clear in her voice, that was what their mother wanted, after all. It was what they had said they would do here. They were at their best when they stuck together. Of course there were more to Clarity’s feelings than what the Parasite divulged, but they also weren't lies. She could tell that much. She knew there was more, but it was… it was so hard not to feel hurt.
”My sister is my sister. There’s no part of my sister.. I.. wouldn't miss… uggh… just.. Stop, talking to me, you stupid bug…”
I figure you’ll start feeling it in a couple of weeks
Her hands trembled, her eyes couldn't focus, or perhaps she didn’t want to focus, to look anyone in the eye.
Was it better to stay or to go?
She wasn’t fond of this world, but she didn’t want to undo all that her sister had done.
But staying meant she couldn't protect her, she couldn't protect any of them.
Surely she could find someone… to stop that spread, she could… keep it inside, somehow.. Then…
Worse, though, was Caius’ revelation.
It’s from… your world. The thing plaguing my sister, snuff out the light….”
She flashed to the state Lighting was in when they fought, when they clashed.
”That… sounds right, it corrupted Lighting before, though even before….”
As the Saviour, Light descended upon Zephon like a meteor. Where she proceeded to 'harvest souls', so that she could cure this sick land. Hundreds of souls and more still that had nowhere to go, made the Light you remember, a shell of herself. Just a serial killer with a divine motive
”.....no, it’s all it’s fault”
She wouldn't allow it to taint her memory. She knew her sister, she knew Lighting, she knew what that thing did to her.
What that god did to her and what this bug did to her, nether was what Lighting truly was.
She knew that..
She knew that… Thoughts interrupted again. Caius gave his theory on things. It could only stay in Clarity… it matched with what things were like before. But then why would it claim that it was already in her…? Growing, Growing… say something Serah, even if you're wrong. It’s better to be wrong than to risk no one knowing. The right thing to do. The right thing….
”Yeah… you're the expert, you probably know best”
But the ones she loved took priority. But more importantly… Caius knew someone who could purge this thing from her sister. Serah gave a hopeful smile, a hopeful hime to her voice.
”Ah! What's the name of our savior? Before I had to almost… almost end my sister’s life to free her, whoever this man is, he must be really talented”
She of course wanted to be the one to kill the bug, she wanted to hurt it, to make it hurt like it made her and her family hurt but…. It shouldn't matter, the only thing that should matter is that its gone. Yes, that needed to be her focus-her family's safety was paramount to her, whatever got rid of it…. She would be there to help.
”Right… then i’ll go to, I’m not just gonna sit here, I’ll go to Sonora to…. right? I made a promise to Clarity, and I want to keep it”
Post by Serah Farron on Apr 15, 2023 22:42:35 GMT -6
Please Don't....
Serah was lost in her mind.
Her emotions weighed upon her heavily.
So lost in her mind it was difficult to process the people around her as they came towards her.
So much pain that she had been ignoring all this time.
The pain of fading memories
N
N….
It started with an N
N and…. One of her friends helped her save Lighting right?
She wasn’t alone then… she couldn't have been then.
Because… I can’t beat Lighting alone…?
No, not just that they all worked together to do it. So why… was it so hard to remember the details? Was her mind right? Was she remembering this right? The only thing she could envision clearly was…. Her fighting Lighting.
Of Scattered love
She had been so happy.
So happy for Lumina.
She had found someone, she teased her about it. But….
She was happy
But….. it wasn’t what Lumina was doing now.
It was different. A different person.
Starts with a Z…… right?
Someone she met, someone she had hung out with.
But she couldn't… she just couldn't…. Place it. On Lumina’s ship…. Her home…. She could only see….. Her
Did it really…. happen?
And Bonds she couldn't bear to part with.
The Parasite ate way at her inside, in her head. The flood it unleashed gave it room to worm its way in on her, her vague memories not helping her stand her ground.
I saved Lighting…. Alone….? Lighting was strong… Alo….ne? N…no, shut up… please….
That wasn’t right. Even if these memories… wearn’t right… Lighting…. Lighting’s greatest strength wasn’t alone
I saved Lighting…. Alone….? Lighting was strong… Alo….ne? N…no, stop it you don’t… know her
Lighting… She tried to do so much herself, that was true. But in the end….
Bhunivelze…. She stopped him with everyone’s help. That wasn’t… alone… Lighting would never… Like her, I’m strong because….
She waned, her inner turmoil wracked her but…. That was true. Despite all the struggle with her memories. Why? So you can use me like you used my sister? No…. No! Your trying… to worm your way in but…. There's something you don’t.. get….
She took a deep breath, Caius and Lumina’s actions outside of her still lost on her.
You didn’t then…. And you don’t now, and thats why you’ll lose again. Because….. Whatever you might be right about… you’ve never understood the bond we sister’s have… it's not something you can tear apart! She won’t take it, she doesn’t need to… I… I’ll protect her from you, I did it once… and I can do it again! No… I don’t need you, so just go away!
That was right, it was such an intense struggle but in the end…. She had been able to save Lighting, their bond shined through even as they were forced to fight each other.
The two fighting…. It was their bond that allowed Serah, despite having to fight on her own, To fight like she wasn’t, and to reach Lighting and bring her back.
A memory decayed
Parasite's...magic, kupo!.....
Infected……
Can't go to Sonora……..
Serah"
She came to herself in a cold sweat, at last aware of herself
”No! I can go!”
Were the words that first came from her mouth as she came back to herself, she was in a chair, unaware of who had put her there, but it wasn’t all that important…. What was?
She breathed deep, shaking her head.
”That things… not in me… it can’t be… But it wants to be, it won’t let go of my sisters…. Of our family”
She looked up to Lumina, Tears welling up in her eyes even as she looked back down.
”You didn’t tell me….”
Tell what?
There were several things, but it was the nature of the bond the sisters shared to know.
About Lighting
About the Parasite
What else didn’t you tell me?
”But I destroyed it….. With Lighting’s knife I….
She took the knife from her pocket, currently sealed up tight, and looked at it longingly.
Post by Serah Farron on Apr 9, 2023 7:45:00 GMT -6
Am I really....
Her sister was not at all convincing. The quickness of her reaction only cemented how nervous she was about all this. It reminded her of the first date she went on with Snow. She had panicked all before it. It reminded her of exactly that. Her sister not brooding, but nervous about the evening. Whenever she peeked from her cooking she saw the older Farron eyeing the door in between games with Mog. Yes… it was just the same. She remembered Light thinking someone had done something to her, it was…. Difficult to worm her way out of it. But now the similarity of the situation made her noticeably laugh. Though they couldn't see she shook her head, then called back.
It was those memories that told her what to say:
”He’s gonna love it, breath Clarity, you silly sister of mine”
The way she cooed at that ring? It told Serah everything she needed to know, if she was being honest. Everything…. She could say for one sure. One thing that she liked, one thing she appreciated: Like this her sister wasn’t a Soldier. She wasn’t the Savior.
She was just…. Her sister.
That was all she ever wanted, her sister.
”I’d say to give Mog a pity win, but that might just make him more frustrated eh Mog? ‘I’ll overcome my rival myself kupo!’”
She did her best Moogle impression as she teased her friend. She smiled warmly at how happy, if nervous her sister was. It was wonderful to see. A sight she hadn’t seen in so long. In fact she’d have given anything….
…….
……
Marriage??!!!
Oh no no no no! Not before Snow and her that COULD not happen ahh!!
The minor freak out might have been noticed, but it would be overshadowed by one soon to come, that was certain.
”I'm still surprised Claire didn’t send him running for the hills.. His wills pretty great~”
The main course finishing up she picked it up to place on the table, however before that she’d give her sister a cheshire grin as she came out. Oh she had one more thing to bring out, she wouldn't escape~
”Reminds me of Snow actually~”
Serah couldn't help but give a playful giggle as her sister retreated to the newly arrived Caius. She chuckled at the stoic man’s antics, shaking her head.
”Don’t be silly, I meant you three Cai…us….”
The illusion had terrible timing. As Serah was about to comment on the nickname Caius’ form shifted. Becoming a figure from her nightmares. A figure that had caused her so much pain. Someone she understood, but never the less never wanted to see again.
A man who broke the world.
It was only brief, almost to brief for the farron to react and yet her hand still twitched on instinct, almost going towards the gunblade at her side. W…what was that? Was she just being paranoid? T…that had to be it right? Was some part of her still worried about Caius? N…no that couldn't be. She had been excited for his coming, his time with the two of them, she….
The sister’s face contorted the moment she heard that voice again. Previously twisted with her sister’s she could never mistake it.
No
No
……Please no.
Its words raced through her mind. Seeped into her like tentacles of malicious reething through her head. No, no she killed it herself. She remembered the moment. They…. She? No They… definitely they right? But she couldn't remember… but she… she knew the ending, With Light’s knife she ended it! She knew she did. So why? Why… Why was it haunting her?!
She hadn’t turned to face the pair at the table yet, so maybe the panic so clear on her face wasn’t noticed yet. If nothing else though? That delay certainly was being noticed by now. And if not?
The main course finishing up she picked it up to place on the table, however before that she’d l give her sister a cheshire grin as she came out. Oh she had one more thing to bring out, she wouldn't escape~
”S…shut up! Gods leave me alone! Haven’t you done enough?!”
Lighting was…. Was in Lumina? The sister she… she saved back then…. She… but Lumina had never mentioned…. Why didn’t she….?
What's important is...your sister has someone now, doesn't she? Which means you're all alone, Serah~"
The sister’s Farron were stronger than each other in different ways. This applied physically of course, but more than anything it applied emotionally.
Claire Farron could hold up the world if it meant protecting the people she loved.
Serah Farron could cross time itself if it meant being with those she loved.
Claire Farron could, ultimately stand on her own to do these things if needed. That was ‘Lighting’
Serah could not, she did not have a ‘Lighting’ She… was just Serah.
More than anything Serah’s greatest fear was being alone.
Snow, where are you?
She trembled, her hands shook, her body shook.
Serah Farron needed the people she loved to stand, that was a true fact. Without the people she loved she was….
Alone
Serah did not get the chance to comment on the ring, not now. What might have been a beautifly embarrassing moment for her older sister was instead meant to be a potentially dinner ending freak out instead.
You’re all alone, Serah
Slowly she went to her knees, the main dish placed on the ground in front of her. A meal she had so painfully worked on the whole day.
All alone
Snow…. where….?
Pain she had been holding in sense she got here, the parasite uncorked that bottle effortlessly.
Alone
Was she really….
Alone?
Her mind went back to her crystallization.
To when she died to the visions and her soul…
Was…. was that it?
No… no….
My hero… I….
She couldn't…. She didn’t….
If it happened again, who would come for her this time?
Here people forgot.
So many feelings converged on her.
People forgot, they would forget her.
Alone
She’d be alone in the emptiness
And then the floodgates broke in full, to a likely very confused trio behind her. Such tears did not touch the food, but they did stain the floor with their wetness. It probaly looked like a breakdown for anyone else, but for Serah…..
It was all the pain she had been ignoring, all the pain she had tried to keep inside or pretend didn’t exist….
All coming out at once
Yes because it all crumbled down
It all crumbled down with a single bite from a worthless little insect.
Post by Serah Farron on Apr 8, 2023 10:13:44 GMT -6
The Truth Still Survives....
"If you don’t, I assure you she will-rest assured you may soon see the end of simple outfits Caius, my sister is quite the fashionista"
Serah giggled playfully as she said that. Then again perhaps Caius would get lucky, after all Clarity had gone into detail with her on her own… adventure outfit. Her sister had quite the taste in fashions of various kinds. This meant course that if this continued Cauis would likely be doomed to become her fashion guinea pig-for if nothing else she hadn’t had a good man to test those fashions on here.
Well, maybe it wouldn't bother Caius to much in the end, but it would probably take some adjusting. Serah herself was looking forward to the outfit Clarity had made for her!
"A new outing huh? Anyone else I’d ask if you had a nice date planned~”"
She’d pause briefly, smiling mischievously before continuing.
"But, if your anything like Lightning, my guess is you have a mission out there huh? Well, don’t let me intrude on your business! But do be safe ok? This family cares about you, it would hurt us quite a bit to find out something happened to you"
Caius was strong, but for even the strongest of people it just took one bad day sometimes. For the bad guys to have one edge over you that you can’t counter. One edge, and lives change.
One edge… and the world shatters.
But she shouldn't focus on that! Things were different now. The things getting in the way of her family's happiness were gone… Caius wouldn't hurt them anymore. The parasite was gone. There was no danger around them right now, there wasn’t anything TO worry about.
So why…. Did something feel off? Why did something feel like it was looming over her?
Serah was lucky that Caius asked so many questions during the cooking process. It meant that her mind was being taken from such negative lines of thinking. Serah didn’t mind helping Caius as they went, despite how she had teased she’d even give advice when needed. The man did learn quickly though… and in fact gained an intense focus as time went on. Soon enough she didn’t have to worry about his movements much at all in fact! It was quite the sight to behold if she was being honest. When they had finished with everything Serah couldn't help but smile.Caius had been a great help by the end. It led to their conversation thereafter. One that had gone quite well she had to say, put a good air of confidence under her.
"And it’s my pleasure to be on your team Caius"
Serah took Caius’ hand in her own and shook it firmly, a warm, gentle smile on her face. Yes this felt good, it felt nice. To have friends you could count on, and that could count on you. She had to admit there was a certain thrill to it for her to. She couldn't help but wonder…. Had Lighting ever felt that way during her time in the Guardian Corps?
"I’ll let you know when I’m next free then! If the others are anything like you Caius…. I have no doubt that they’ll be a joy… thank you”"
Post by Serah Farron on Apr 2, 2023 9:34:42 GMT -6
The Truth Still Survives....
Tomorrow was the day of her trip. She was glad to help her sister. Lumina had helped her a lot, her and Claire both. But it wasn’t just that, Serah would have done it even if she had been the one doing all the helping. Lumina, Clarity was family, her sister. She would do anything for the people she cared about. She’d go to the ends of the word, to the ends of time.
Well, maybe she was being a little dramatic in her thoughts, but the point was that her family meant everything to her. Lumina had compared her to their mother before… she wished her memories were as bright as hers and Claire’s but… she still hoped she was right. She wanted to make her parents proud of her. Lately Lumina had, funny enough been giving Serah quite push with how often she was cooking. What was with her and Claire cooking so much lately! Geez…. Take all her hobbies why don’t you.
Well… it was after meeting Caius. For Claire she looked up to the man, she had suspected a bit of a young hearted crush at first but… she had the feeling now that wasn’t the case. It made sense Claire would respect, and want to be friends with someone like Caius. It was… ironic though how similar Caius was to ‘Lightining’
On reflex she touched the Gunblade at her side at the thought. ‘Lighting’.....
That memory hadn’t faded despite her sister’s changed form. She still remembered that conflict. Why was that? She remembered the most painful fight of her life but….
That guy
Her sisters…
…..something, something, she knew it was something, and it still gnawed at her. It had been someone important to her sister, To Clarity.
It was someone she had known to right?
Yet she couldn't place it and it…. It hurt and… it made her angry when she thought about it.
She had never been the type to forget the people she cared about, so why…?
Uggh… But Lumina was distracting her from more than she knew. Her goal was having a double effect as she reached the distraction she wanted, but also took Serah’s mind from thoughts like those that raced through her head. Questioning her, questioning her memories. Serah rarely had time to focus on theses things as she prepared for the trip, memorized the crew's names and what they needed to do. Had she had time between these things she surely would have noticed her sister’s conflict but… as it was she only had enough to think she was worried about the trip, and perhaps the dates she had been on recently.
Snow wasn’t here, but she wished he was. After all Snow could handle all of this so much better than she could. Heroes were like that. And…. it would make this dinner so much easier to. Well, she was happy to go, happy to attend but…. Well it was hard to see past the fact that Lumina ‘had someone with her’ and Serah did not. Still, she wanted to have fun. This was just a dinner to enjoy between them as friends.
Besides it was better to focus on the fun things. Mog and Lumina were playing with each other in by the door, no doubt Lumina trying to distract herself form wore on there guests arrival.
”Hey Mog! Make sure Clairity doesn’t try flee to her room ok?””
A clear tease at her sister, one that showed while she of course didn’t know everything,those strange sisterly Serah powers were very much still in effect while cooking.
”Besides, I think he’s getting used to the awesome that is our family~!”
Was she laying it on to thick? Probably, but if it got a laugh or a quip back from her sister it was worth it, better than her worrying to much for sure. To that end she’d continue to make small talk as she finished there meal for the night.
”So what’s the score sis?”
Serah would lean out from the room she was in as Caius arrived and smile. Once she and Lumina exchanged greetings she’d give her own.
”Hello Caius! Dinner just finished you three! A special meal, for a special trio. Ah it’s so roman…. Fun…tic, yes, funtic, that is what this is. So let’s all enjoy~”
Most things were already set at the table, and the strong smell had likely been wafting through the house, namely from the main course in the kitchen about to come out.
Had she over done it? No way! A Farron dinner, meant a full dinner!
Caius would soon learn why Claire and Lumina never went hungry~
Well if he hadn’t already from his previous encounter with her food!