Final Fantasy XIII ~Episode i~

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Final Fantasy XIII -Episode i-epilogue novella written by Jun Eishima

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Book Style by Junshibuya

Index List

Part I

Part II

Part III

Part IV

Part V

Part VI

Part VII

Part VIII

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~PART I~

Its like... a miracle. Lightning looked up towards Cocoon, her eyes filled with

wonder. It is... Vanille answered, in a voice that could not quite reach reality. To stop Cocoon

from falling... they knew that they must do it, at all cost. So many people were there, so many

lives. In their hearts, they knew they had to save them. It had been the flash of a moment and

forever, then when they awoke both Vanille and Fang were here. It was different from when they

had become crystals in falCie Animas temple. When that happened everything--including

falCie Anima--had fallen asleep. A sleep so deep there were no dreams. Now even though they

were sleeping, they could see the world. They could see the beautiful and warm world of Gran

Pulse. They could hear the voices of their friends.

Several armored soldiers ran out from the airship. Those uniforms were something they

had seen before. Oh, of course. Them. Werent they called PSICOM? These men were no longer

our enemies. They were working hard to make sure the people from Cocoon were taken to a safe

place. No longer would they turn their guns against the citizens. Vanille had no proof of this, but

she believed. Their voices screaming out to save the people held no lies.

We may never see them again, but we can make miracles happen. Hope said. He

looked sad, but his voice was tinged with strength and decisiveness. They had saved the people

of Cocoon, surely they could make one more miracle happen. Surely they would be able to save

Vanille and Fang. Perhaps that was what he was thinking.

Thank you, Hope, Vanille whispered. But this doesnt mean its the end. Well always

be watching over you. Even if you cant see us, we can see you. We can see all of Gran Pulse

from this crystal tower. All of you must become happy, dont let those you love stray from your

side.

Vanille watched her friends reunite with their loved ones, her heart filled with joy. She

felt at peace, finally the harm she had caused had been undone. It had been all their fault that

Serah and Dajh had been turned into lCie.

Once the joyful tears of their reunion had passed, Serah turned her eyes towards

Cocoon. Her eyes filled with shadows. That is how I looked, long ago, Vanille thought. Our

actions brought sorrow to others. We involved people who were not supposed to be involved,

and changed their fate. I was scared of our crimes, they were too heavy, I couldnt face them. I

ran. That is how I looked, once upon a time.


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I know the pain she holds. I know how she feels looking on Cocoon right now. Then

Vanille remembered. Once, on that beach outside Bodhum, Serah had told Vanille I have all of

my friends, theyll help me getpassed this. Vanille remembered the look in her eyes. Even if

the realization and regret of their crimes threaten to bring her down, Vanille knew Serah would

be able to stand strong in the face of them.

Vanille called to Snow, standing by Serahs side. Always stand by her, Vanille said. If

you do that, she can stand up to anything. She might feel lost, but she will find her way. I know

you will say We can make miracles happen! We need to find a way to save Vanille and Fang!

But you cant. You need to stay beside her.

He couldnt have heard her, but he turned around. As if her voice had really reached

him. He looked as though he had whispered, Im sorry.

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~PART II~

The moment he had her in his arms again, Snows mind went white. As if it had been

wiped of all his memories. No past, no future. Just the feeling of having Serah returned to him.

He had no room for anything else. My mind is a simple thing, Snow thought. There is only so

much it can take.

Im sorry, Snow said, whispering to Vanille and Fang, asleep in their crystal tower. He

had seen Serah looking towards Cocoon, and was brought back to reality. His memories came

flooding back. There were still two people he hadnt saved. This wasnt the time to forget

everything.

In the vision hed had in his cold sleep, hed seen a future were everyone was laughing

together. He knew, he just knew, that Vanille and Fang had been there with them. Which meant

it wasnt over, it couldnt be the end yet.

Its broken now, isnt? Destroyed... Her voice brought Snow back to the present. I

am saved... I am human again, and am able to see you and Lightning again. But... Serah looked

up at Cocoon. I know there is something I must do. Its not fair for only me to be saved, to

become happy. But... I dont know what to do...

Serah was right, of course. Everyone had lost their homes. The very tenets of their life

were no longer valid. There was an uncountable number of people that needed to be saved. Theamount of work that was needed was enough to make him dizzy.

The only thing Snow could do was to stop thinking about it. After all, his brain wasnt

really made for thinking of such things.

If its broken, well just have to make a new one. A simple answer from a simple

man.

A new Cocoon? Serahs eyes grew round.

No no, not that. I mean something different, instead of Cocoon. Well build it here.

We can make a new city on Gran Pulse. Together. Snow had just been trying to say something,

anything, but once he said it out loud it didnt seem like a bad idea. In fact, he thought, there

could be no better plan.


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We can build our own houses, and grow our own food. We can do it. We already did

it in Bodhum, remember? We made a vegetable garden, and hunted monsters.

Just make a new one? That sounds like you. Lightning said, looking up towards

Cocoon. You know, youre right. Well just have to make a new one.

Exactly! From this day forth, this will be our new home!

There isnt even anything here yet. Lightning retorted, laughing. Serah stifled a

giggle.

Oh... oh yeah. On Gran Pulse, everyone is family.

Lightning glanced at Snow. You remember? She seemed to say. Snow nodded, ofcourse I remember. What Vanille always said.

Then this is our home. It has always been our home. Lightning turned towards the

tower and smiled.

Because its their home.

The days they spent wandering Gran Pulse, holding onto their small hope as they

walked towards Oerba. They were friends that fought together, they were family. It was then that

this place become home to them. It wasnt hell, it wasnt the land of their enemies. Just home.

They heard a breath behind them. Hope. Beyond they could see a group of soldiers

wearing uniforms of blue.

Hey arent those... thats the Calvary. Hope whispered, then broke out running. Of

course, they didnt yet know if his father was safe. The last they had heard of him, he had been

rescued by the Calvary. Perhaps they had some news of him.

Lets follow him. Lightning said, following after him.

When a friend is in a pinch... Sazh said, lifting up Dajh.

What do you mean pinch daddy?


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It means when there is some trouble. Though, Ive been in quite a pinch for some time

now.

The baby chocobo on Dajhs shoulder turned around to Snow and whistled at him as if

to sayArent you coming with?

In his heart, Snow sent another apology to Vanille and Fang. Well rescue you soon

enough. That vision I had? It wasnt an illusion. I wont let it be.

We should go too.

Of course we should! Serah nodded. She seemed different now, not as sad as when

she had looked towards Cocoon. He put his arm around her, and held her once more.

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~PART III~

Excuse me! Im sorry, but do you know a man named Bartholomew Estheim? Hope

yelled out to the men in the blue uniforms. He thought that perhaps one of them was Rygdea, orat least one of his men. Looking closer, he didnt see a single familiar face. It seemed his troop

wasnt there. I know he was rescued in Palumpolum, doesnt anyone... Hope felt a hand clamp

down on his shoulder, and he spun around, surprised. This man, as he had thought, wasnt

anyone he knew, but he seemed to have information.

Your father is safe. Ive seen him myself.

Hopes legs trembled, nearly falling to the ground in relief. He had never worried so

much about his family. Hed never had reason to. Thinking back to when Bodhum had been

closed off, he had watched the news reports everyday. It had never occurred to him that he was

really hoping for any information he could find about his father.

Unfortunately, the most important thing right now is helping the refugees. You might

have to wait awhile until you can see your father.

Oh. No, thats alright. As long as I know that hes safe. Thank you.

Every single person left alive on Cocoon had to escape. An astounding number. Just

leading them to shelter would have been enough work on its own, but food and water must be

found for them as well. It was enough that he had taken the time to tell Hope of his fathers

safety.

Lightning clapped him on the back and smiled at him. Turning around, he saw Sazh

and Snow giving him an encouraging nod. They had been worried about him.

So whats the full damage report on Cocoon? Lightning addressed the soldier. His

face became grim. Two thirds, it seemed, went undamaged. Which meant one third was not.

People, cities... one third had been lost.

"They say the largest amount of destruction happened around Bodhum. But almost no

lives were lost in that area. The Purge you know. Everyone was already gone.

Whether it was lucky, or ironic, Hope didnt know. But Bodhum, it was Lightning a nd

Snows home. How might they feel about that?


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You know, youre right. Well just have to make a new one.

Lightnings words came back to him. Perhaps she had already known what had

happened to Bodhum, after looking at the shell of Cocoon. Perhaps she had already dealt with it

in her way.

Um... also, an airship will be landing her soon. One with refugees. The soldier said in

a low voice. You might want to go somewhere else for awhile. People still might feel that, you

know...

That were enemies of Cocoon.

They had nearly forgotten. The people of Cocoon didnt know what actually had

happened. To them, it was the Pulse lCie who had destroyed Cocoon. It was the lCie that haddriven them from paradise.

Yes of course... if they were to see a lCie in front of them right now, there is only one

action theyd think to take.

They remembered that day in Palumpolum. They remembered how they had been

treated. Like enemies.

Alright, well do that. We dont want to cause any trouble right now.

Sorry about this. Youll only have to hide for a little while. Once everyone knows

who the real enemy was, theyll be able to trust you again. Just wait untilthen.

Hope wondered if that were really true. They had killed soldiers. They had only done it

to survive, but still, they had killed so many of those in PSICOM. Those men and women in

PSICOM must have families. It wouldnt matter, in the end, what the truth was. They would still

feel they were the enemy. He didnt want to forget what those soldiers had done to him. He

didnt know whether or not he had the strength to forgive. But he wouldnt run away. He

couldnt run away.

There was probably nothing he could do for them. What could he do, now that he had

lost his lCie powers, now that he was human? But he didnt want to return to the way he was.

Helpless, always running away from his problems. Now he knew what it was like to be afraid

that you might lose your family. To actually lose them.


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~PART IV~

Hey, uh... excuse me? Do you guys have enough pilots? Sazh asked the soldier. The

moment Hope asked if there was anything he could do to help, it occurred to Sazh that theremust be something he could do as well.

With how many people we have to evacuate, the more pilots the better.

Sazh looked towards Cocoon. Even with one full third of Cocoon being lost, he wondered

how many trips it would take to evacuate the entire population of Cocoon.

Well, thats true, but...

Alright then. As long as you stay in the cockpit, you wont have to worry about

anyone seeing your face.

Airships werent just being used to fly straight from Cocoon to Gran Pulse. Inside

Cocoon there were avalanches, buildings being toppled over, and people inside them that needed

to be rescued. For that you needed the smaller ships that could reach them. As well as pilots to

drive them.

Actually... the truth is that we need more people than we have right now.

At least PSICOM has stopped all that fighting. I guess some good as come of all this.

Below the crystal pillar, the blue uniformed soldiers worked together with PSICOM.

Hauling much needed supplies, doing whatever they could to help. They were all working

towards making sure the citizens of Cocoon were safe. Yet one more miracle, Sazh thought.

So wheres your license?

No, if he can fly then well take anyone.

Officially, he was only allowed to pilot civilian craft, but in an emergency like this one

no one would be so bone headed as to say it was against regulations for him to fly a military

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Of course... Also, I have my child with me. Id be grateful if you could give me a ship

with a lot of room in the cockpit.

Sazh wasnt about to let anyone else take care of Dajh right now. Once everything was

back to normal he would work, and let Dajh go to daycare. But right now things were different.

Right now he didnt want to let go of him for a moment.

It had been the start of everything, that day at Euride. For just a moment, he had taken his

eyes of Dajh. He had grown careless, he had felt that his son was old enough that he didnt have

to worry about him all the time. What a disaster. That was one road he had no plans on traveling

again.

So Dajh... He said, lifting the boy to the ground, and kneeling beside him. Your fathers

job is a pilot. What is your job?

Um... eat lots of food, play a lot, nap, get in trouble, get yelled at, say Im sorry...

Every morning before they left they had this same conversation. Then, when they

arrived at the daycare, he would say Look, heres your work place, and he would take him

inside.

Thats true. But today it will be a bit different.

Different?

Today your job is to watch your fathers job. You will sit beside your father and be a good

boy. Can you do that for me?

Dajhs face grew bright and cheerful. He had never seen his father piloting from that

close up.

You cant stand up, or run around when were up there. Understand? Its a job where

you have to be still. That means you too. Then he looked atthe baby chocobo. And you. No

flying around, got it? The baby chocobo chirped its agreement.


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He took a moment to hug Dajh again. Soon, he wouldnt be able to hug him so easily.

Children grew up so fast. It wouldnt even be ten years before Dajh was the same age as Hope.

Every moment of that time was precious.

Then, once Dajh is an adult, he will tell Vanille and Fang See, hes become a fine

young man. All that stuff that happened in the past, its nothing. Who cares that he became a

lCie when he was just a kid? The day will come when theyll all be able to laugh about

everything that has happened. No matter how far away in the future that might be.

Alright, shall we go? Sazh looked up at the crystal tower, and saw it shining in the

sunlight. The place where two of his friends slept. Well meet again one day, he whispered, and

followed the soldier as he lead him away.

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~PART V~

She felt as though it had been a long time since the last time she had seen a child like

that. Laughing, happy. It was strange. After she had woken up on Cocoon, she must have seen somany of them in the Bodhum shopping mall or on Euride.

Fang thought perhaps it was because she herself had changed.

Or not changed, but returned to the way she had been. Back to the person she had been

in Oerba, watching the children laugh and play.

All children had the same face when they smiled. On Cocoon, in Oerba. It was such an

odd thing.

Of course, Vanille laughed. Children are children on Cocoon or in Oerba. It doesnt

matter where theyre from.

Of course youre right, Fang replied, returning to watch Dajhs smile. She didnt think

she could ever get tired of it. He was human again, not a lCie bound to the Sanctum. When she

saw the lCie mark had disappeared from the back of his hand, she had felt such a wave of relief.

What happened to Dajh wasnt your fault. It was my fault that I hadnt been watching

him. Just think of it that way.

When Sazh had told her that, she had not said anything. Those words had saved her.

The weight she carried on her shoulders had lifted, just a bit.

But she still felt that it was all her own fault. They had gotten an innocent child

involved. That was unforgivable, even if that child was a child of Cocoon. The voice in her head

could not stop reminding her.

She had thought that the only way she could forgive herself was not if Sazh forgave

her, but if Dajh himself had forgiven her. That was what she thought. But it hadnt been true. Itwasnt his words, but his smile that finally allowed herself to forgive her own crimes.

Fang turned her eyes on one other person she wished to forgive her. Serah.

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when they were hiding out in Palumpolum.

Will she... forgive us? Fang wondered.

Its alright, Vanille whispered. Serah is kind, and strong. She will.

Well then... I guess our job is finished. We completed this stupid Focus, we destroyed

Cocoon. Now all the lCie are back to normal.

But no, it wasnt quite finished yet. They still had to hold up Cocoon. Although Fang

didnt not really feel that this was much of a job. They would just sleep a deep sleep, and waste

away a long, long time. That was enough for her. Vanille was beside her. She had no more

worries about when they might turn into a Cieth. They could just waste away forever together.

Then they felt someone smiling at them.

Who?

Vanille called out as Fang herself turned around. They knew this feeling. Long ago

they knew it. Perhaps somewhere in their forgotten memories.

Vanille whispered the name of the goddess. Of course, Vanille still had all of her

memories. So she knew the owner of this smile. Yes, of course. Now I know everything. This is

what a miracle is. She felt as though a tight knot were unraveling. Her memories hadnt returned,

but she felt as though a fog had lifted.

Fang looked at all of her friends, one by one. Sazh would be busy raising Dajh. Hope was

not yet an adult. But Snow and Lightning... they would be a problem.

Dont you dare think about saving us. About taking us back. Only think of yourselves

from now on. Or else.

Vanille giggled.

Well, you know how they are... Fang sighed, and gave a bitter laugh.

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~PART VI~

Lightning saw an image of Fang, in her mind, yelling that they should leave them be, and

not try to rescue them. She shrugged, slightly.

You know its not in us to just leave you behind.

They had fought together long enough that they all knew what each other were

thinking, what they wanted to say. She was sure the others wanted to bring them back. But it

would be too much for mere human hands to bring a crystallized lCie back to life, and if they

broke the pillar that held up Cocoon...

Could they release them without breaking the crystal pillar? Or could they destroy the

pillar without there being more destruction to Cocoon? Either way, it would be more work thancurrent human technology could handle.

She would have to go and search for it instead.

There might be something that could help, some technology, sleeping somewhere in

Gran Pulse. Or perhaps some hint written somewhere.

When they first came here, they had been searching for some way to rid themselves of

their lCie marks. But they returned to Cocoon empty handed.

There were still so many places that they hadnt seen yet, hadnt traveled to. If she

searched there, she might find what she was looking for. The only thing was, it was dangerous

now that she was no longer lCie. Gran Pulse was filled with monsters of all kinds, handling

them would be no small thing. It would be a long trip.

In any case, she could not let Snow go with her. His job was to make Serah as happy as

possible. Lightning turned her eyes on the couple, walking in front of her.

It hadnt been too long ago when she considered it her own job to protect Serah. Sheremembered the days when she would hold Serahs tiny hand as they walked here and there.

Now it was time to pass on that responsibility. No, that time was already long past. Snow had

already taken it. Only she hadnt noticed it.

At first, she thought he was nothing but words. Before she knew it, she found that those


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words of his encouraged her, made her go forward when she felt like giving up. Because his

words held truth, they could move people, make them stronger.

Snow was the only one she could leave Serah with. Who she could trust. They would

survive in cruel, vast land.

Please be happy, Serah.

Lightning whispered, and smiled. One more responsibility was finished. It felt good.

And yet... somewhat sad. But even the sadness had a tinge of contentment.

Sazh was walking with the soldiers to the airship landing point, hold Dajh to his chest.

Dajh turned toward Lightning, and gave her an exuberant wave. Such a kind boy. She waved

back and he smiled.

Sazh would be busy raising Dajh from now on. That was his responsibility. There was

no replacement that could be made for a childs parents. Lightning knew, having lost both of her

own. She wanted those two to be happy together for as long as they could.

And Sazh would be busy working as a pilot. Gran Pulse was far larger than anyone on

Cocoon could imagine, and airships would be a big part of peoples lives here. Sazhs abilities

would be in demand. He would not be able to go with her to search for a way to release them.

Neither would Hope. While he had been strong as a lCie being able to summon

Alexander, now he was a normal boy.

Whilepeoples lives would be upset for now, that wouldnt always be the case.

Eventually schools would open again, and he would be going to school, and playing with

friends... that was the life that awaited him.

She had wanted to grow up quickly, to protect Serah. But she wanted Hope to enjoy the

short time he had left as a child.

To ease the pain of losing his mother.

Then thats it then, she thought. The only person who can find a way to save them is me.

And she really hadnt thought that once she had saved Serah, that it would be the end. Of

course, at the beginning, that was all she had thought about. Only that she wanted to save Serah.


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When had that changed?

Perhaps when she had stood on Gran Pulse, looking up at Cocoon. When she first saw

her world from the outside. That the world she had thought was so huge, could seem so small she

could hold it in the palm of her hand.

Compared to the wide open sky, Cocoon was so tiny. But inside many, many people

were living, with as much happiness as could fill it.

She would never forget the surprise and wonder she had felt that day. It was probably

then, that something changed inside of her.

To save Serah, to survive along with everyone else. Not just the other lCie she had come to

know as friends, but all the people of Cocoon. She began to dream of a day when they could live

along with everyone else.

That hadnt changed. No, not evenjustthe people of Cocoon. But the people who, like

Vanille and Fang, might be surviving somewhere on Gran Pulse to this day. She wished to

protect the future of all the people living on this world.

That is why my fight is not yet finished...

She knew she had to leave quickly. She didnt know why. It was some feeling she had.

And suddenly, she was running.

Why? What is pushing me on like this? What... what is this?

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~PART VII~

Of course, I knew. Of course I already knew what had happened. But seeing it with my

own eyes, I felt... confused. Lost. To really know that it was real.

But, because its real I know now that I can do things. I can change things, not just

watch them happen. I felt strength then, and courage. Serah lifted her head, and looked at

Cocoon, broken and crumbling. And the crystal that supported it.

What sort of dreams does Vanille dream now, I wonder? Like when I was a Crystal,

watching everyone... is she watching us now?

Her memories after becoming a crystal were confused., but she remembered everything

after what had happened at Lake Bresha. Snow had stayed beside her. She had felt so helpless,

but Snow had been there. Perhaps it was because he carried that crystal tear that she could hear

his voice, and see what he saw.

Everyone who turned into a crystal saw different dreams. It seemed that boy, Dajh, had

dreamt he was playing with many, many chocobos. Perhaps that baby chocobo had given him

that dream. Or was it his father, what was his name? Sazh? Who had wanted to show his son

many fabulous dreams.

Perhaps it was true. Because Snow had wanted her to be with them so badly, she hadseen the dreams she saw. And perhaps, a little bit because she wished it to be true herself...

though really, she couldnt know the truth of it.

Being beside Snow in her dreams had helped her, steadied her. If she had remained in

such a cold, lonely sleep for such a long time, her heart would have broken before she had a

chance to awake.

She hoped Vanille was seeing wonderful dreams. Even if it was only in their hearts,

Serah hoped that everyone could be together.

Were uh, going on a long trip. So well be going now. Sazhs voice brought Serah

back to reality. Dajh was laughing, and holding Serahs hand.

Bye bye! See you!


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Goodbye Dajh. I hope to see you again soon.

She remembered when she first woke, it had been this boys smile that she had first

seen, and his innocent chatter that she had first heard. She had taken his hand, and they had step

onto the land of Gran Pulse for the first time. Walking back into reality. Thank you, Serah

whispered, and smiled.

The solider called out to Sazh to hurry up. Come on, daddy has to go. Sazh said,

hurrying away.

There they go... Hope whispered, standing beside her. Then, a different soldier came

running up to them.

Hey, we found your father. Hell be arriving on the next plane, one of the supply ones.

Myfather!?

Yeah, hell be here in a few minutes.

Not many knew that Bartholomew Estheim--Hopes father--was the father of a lCie.

But people who knew were out there. He had probably been put on a supply plane so he could

avoid seeing anyone who might recognize him.

Once he lands, well arrange it so you can see each other somewhere out of the way.

Thank you... thank you so much.

You dont need to thank me, but we need to hurry. We need to take advantage of the

confusion at the landing site so that you can both escape.

The soldier hurried him off, and Hope finally left them. He had no time for words of

farewell, only meeting their eyes and giving them a brief nod.

Theyre all going away so quickly... Snow said, a little sadly. He always hated to be

alone.

Yes, its sad but... theyre going to be with their families now.


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Yeah... I know. Hooray hooray.

Even though everyone is going their separate ways, nothing can change the fact that

they traveled together. No matter how far apart they are, theyll always be connected in some

way. Like with Vanille and Fang, asleep in the crystal.

But you know, its not the end.

No, it was a beginning. Everyone would start down their own path, holding the hands

of those closest to them as they walked towards their own future.

Yes... even I have something I can do.

Um, Snow... Ive been thinking. I think... I want to become a teacher.

You want to be a school teacher?

Yes. Of course theres no schools right now, not even any houses... but there are so

many children. Well need schools and teachers.

She had thought long about what it is she could do. If she could really make something

in place of their lost paradise. This was her answer.

When Im teaching them, I need to be able to tell them... why Cocoon fell, what

exactly happened...

They had lived just accepting what the falCie had given them. They had lived without

thought of their own lives, not questioning their false paradise. That was a mistake. Serah wanted

these children living on Gran Pulse to think for themselves, to stand on their own feet.

After ten or twenty years, all these children will be adults. They will be able to help

build our new city. Well only be able to build a small one at first, but with their help it will

grow.

Hm... I think it would fit you. Snow nodded, smiling. You want to make the future.

At least a few of the children she would teach would go on to be teachers themselves.

Then they would teach children who would become teachers, and on and on into the future.


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Alright! Im going to build a huge school for you. One this big! Snow said, holding

his arms out wide.

A city with a big school, and lots of houses... well need that soon, wont we?

If you continue to believe your dreams will come true. Serah dreamed of huge city

spreading out across this now empty land. Long after she was dead, in the far, far future, perhaps

the day Gran Pulse was called a paradise would come. Not a false one, but a real one made by

their own hands.

Hey, Lightning... Serah started, wanting to see if she agreed. But then, she had a

strange feeling. Like something was surrounding her in a way she had never felt before. As soon

as she felt it, it was gone.

Lightning?

Lightning wasnt there, where she had only been standing a moment ago. Serah felt a

premonition... no, not that, a bad feeling.

What? Serah looked back, and opened her eyes.

I... what?

The crystal tower seemed further now than it had been. She was sure she had been

walking towards it. Perhaps it was because she had only just awoken that she felt so strange...

Where... are you? She said, her voice trembling. Serah ran her fingers down her

cheeks, confused.

Tears...

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~PART VIII~

A dark sea spread out before her.

Or more, it was like a sea. The rolling black waves were soundless, and had no smell of

salt. It was as though a deep darkness undulated through the night. It was nothing like her own

sea.

Not just the sea. This place was like nothing she had ever seen. There were things, perhaps

monsters, in the distance. But no plants, no animals. She felt no life here.

There was no sound, no color. Whether this was simply silence and darkness, or her ownfive senses failing her, she didnt know.

Time itself seemed to have become hazy. It felt as though months and years were

passing, and yet all in an instant. As if she were experience forever and a single moment all at

once.

Oh, perhaps thats why.

Slowly, slowly she had accepted this place for what it was. This was no place she could

fight. A world with nothing, and... everything. To put it into human words... nothingness and

chaos.

But still she walked forward. Perhaps, because she still had something to look for.

Where? Where am I trying to go?

There was no answer. Only the stillness, at once a moment and forever, swallowed her

voice.

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