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[Serah knew instantly when she glanced around that she was no longer in the Bodhum Vestige anymore. It was impossible for her to be there when she’d fallen into a tree suddenly. If hitting branch after branch wasn't a good enough wake up call, what else was? She finally stopped when she fell to the ground. Everything ached as she lied in the snow. As she started to push herself off the ground, something fell and hit her.]

Ow! What the heck was that…?

[Checking to see what it was, she noticed some sort of device lying in the snow, going to grab it. She wiped off the snow off of the device. She pushed herself up out of the snow as she sat down in the snow. Glancing around, this place really was different. She’d never seen any place like this, but then she’d never really traveled much. Sitting there in the cold, she ached all over. Obviously from the fall, but more than that her back hurt the worst.

One obvious thing was that…. It was cold and snowy. That was made clear while she sat there shivering. She wasn't wearing her normal outfit, but this plain white dress was hardly a good idea in this sort of weather. Back in Bodhum, it was still warm out. She would simply have to figure out why her outfit changed later. She stood up, patting the slow off of her as she searched for somewhere warm. She also noted to herself that people here… they all had wings.

As she was walking, she felt a little sick from time to time. It must be because of this weather. As far as she knew, she was still supposed to be a crystal. Did she get free from crystal stasis faster than most people? Looking to her arm, she noticed her L’cie brand was still there. She stopped at the sight of her brand, shivering a little.]

It looks like I’m going to have to worry about this later

[Finally setting sights on a restaurant, she hurried inside, immediately feeling the warmth. Now that she inside a warm building, she hurried to the bathroom to look at her L’cie mark. It seemed to be… scorched over, but what did that mean? Did that mean that she still had a Focus? Was she going to end up a Cie’th after all? Upon looking in the mirror, she froze. Not only did she see her L’cie mark, she also found…. Wings? Why did she have wings on her back? She hadn't really thought about what her body ached when she fell because she figured just falling down itself was enough to answer that.

Pulling at her wing, she had to check to see if it was real or just some weird fashion statement. When she accidentally pulled a feather, she felt a sharp pain; the kind of pain that caused a gut pain. What…? What did…. that mean? Were these wings…. real? There were so many things to worry about right now. These wings, her L’cie mark, and… was that a bar code on the back of her neck? Was that just there to be there? Was there for a purpose that she didn't know yet?

All she knew was that she was definitely scared of what happened at home and what was going on here. Now she just needed to see if anybody was around. She had so many questions that she needed to be answered. Heading outside of the bathroom, she searched to see if somebody else was around.]

Hello? Is there anybody here?

[OOC/EDIT: Woops! I forgot about the New Feather dress >_>]

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{Lightning stops in her tracks when she hears that voice. She would know that voice anywhere. Yet instead of feeling elated, a tight ball of worry surfaces and takes hold of her heart. Even breathing isn't easy anymore.

They brought...}

Serah...

{Before she even finishes saying the name, she is turning around and sprinting in the direction the voice originated. As she rounds a corner, she sees her.

Pink hair, right stature...}

{What if this is a trick? She had pounded on the barrier recently. Other residents had told her she wouldn't be punished, but how could they be one hundred percent sure about that?

Shakily, she grabs her gun-blade and unsheathes it.

She has to be sure.}

Turn around and face me. {Her voice is authoritative. She doesn't want an argument. She wants proof.} What's your name and where were you born?

{Her eyes sting as she takes in the little details of her sister. This has to be Serah. Her heart is screaming at her that her eyes aren't lying. But she has been tricked before and she can't take the chance again.

Besides, even if this really is Serah, she has a whole slew of other problems on her hands.

How is she going to keep her safe?}

[While Serah was wandering around, trying to find answers.... She thought she heard a familiar voice...]

[She knew that voice! It had to be....]

Lightning?!

[And now she's looking around. Once she finally showed up, Serah felt both relief and sad. She was so happy to see her sister again but.... Being stuck here... She didn't know what to think about this place right now...]

[Wait.... Why was she....?

Seeing Lightning made her happy but then.... her next actions... It made her think of the time that she'd confessed to her sister that she was a L'Cie. Why was she doing this again?]

Lightning... I....

[Calm down... It was probably because of this place. She let out a deep sigh.]

My name is Serah Farron and ... I was born in Bodhum.

{Damn it all, this is Serah. The way she says her name - that special inflection - and how she pulls herself together after seeing her gun-blade. Lightning lowers her weapon and sheathes it without a word. Then the space between them is crossed and Serah is pulled into a tight embrace.}

Why did they bring you here? {Her voice is unsteady, but her grip is strong and protective.} I want you somewhere safe!

[Once Lightning put her weapon away and hugged her, she felt a little better. So it really was the situation that caused that.... She held onto her sister tightly as if she'd disappear if she let go. She missed her so much.]

I... I don't know....

{Like hell is she going to let her go anytime soon. She may have accepted Snow as Serah's protector, but they're still sisters - and Serah needs her right now. However it soon occurs to her that the hug can't be that comfortable for her little sister.

She is wearing her armor, after all.}

You can come to live with me.

[Armor or not, she was still happy to be able to hold her sister again. After the hug, she fully realized her different appearance.]

You changed your look. [It's more of a curious statement than a question.] I'd love that.

Etro did it for me. {She cups Serah's face between her gloved hands.} I'm sorry, Serah. For everything. I hope you can forgive me.

Etro....? Who's that?

[And then.... She was.... apologizing? Lightning didn't do that too often after all. If anyone should be apologizing... It had to be Serah.]

Lightning.... Of course I do. Besides.... It's my fault.

The goddess. She is the reason behind the l'Cie. {It's a long explanation that Serah deserves to hear. But not here. She tugs on her sister's arm.} No, it's not. None of it is your fault. It's much, much bigger than us.

The reason behind the L'Cie?!

[As she's being tugged along/following her sister.]

But.... If I hadn't been curious about the Vestige..... None of this would have happened...

It probably would have happened anyway, Serah. Just in a different way at a different time.

{She knows that now. They're meant to fight; to see this through until the end.}

Etro showed me my errors. I want to fight for her. She wants a better world for all of us.

It would have happened anyways...? What do you mean....?

[That's a scary thought.... To know it would have happened even if she hadn't gone to the Vestige....]

To better the world.... By making us all monsters?

There's a bigger war going on. That's why I became Etro's Champion. I fight for her on the battlefield and try to stop Chaos from taking over the planet.

{She pauses in front of the home she has chosen - it's big enough for both of them.}

She doesn't like people to fail at their Focuses. There's little she can do when they do. However if you achieve your Focus, she is the one that crystallizes you. The crystal protects you until she can awaken you again.

So wait.... Is she the the one who causes the L'Cie or does she just help those who have become one?

[Well... technically the Fal'cie did that but...]

Both. But it's not entirely up to her. There are other forces at work. The Fal'cie and the l'Cie are her creations, but she never intended for them to become monstrous or warped.

The l'Cie were meant to be her soldiers - her messengers - for a better world.

{Opening the door, she ushers Serah inside.}

Each was given a Focus that would act as a catalyst for change.

[Walking inside when she opened the door.]

I see... [This was still all confusing for Serah but... if that were the case, she could understand that.] So she just lost control of them... I guess I can understand why she did it. I mean.... the Fal'cie.... They do a lot for our survival.

They want the world to change; for there to be peace. But Chaos interferes with that plan and warps intentions. There is a soldier for Chaos and a Seeress. Before I came here, I agreed to fight him.

{She begins to take off the heavier pieces of armor. She is wearing a sleeveless black shirt and black shorts underneath.}

Are you hungry?

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{Action} Done!

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{Action} YEP DONE NOW

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{Action} I'm having sister feelings & Ace Attorney feelings at the same time...

{Action} Strong combo!

{Action} It really is XD

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