Disclaimer: I don't own Star Ocean III or the song, Far Away, by Nickelback.

Note: Might be nice if you'd actually listened to said song while reading. I made it so it's possible to read in between lines.

Far Away

By: Kikushi

He wandered around the Kirlsa Training Facility, slashing his claw mercilessly through any unfortunate monster that happened to stumble across his path.

This time, this place,
Misused, Mistakes…

He made his way slowly up to the 4th floor arena.

Too long, too late
who was I to make you wait?

He sighed.

Just one chance
just one breath
Just in case there's just one left.
'Cause you know, you know, you know…

His sad eyes wandered to the same spot where she once stood two years ago.

I love you…
I've loved you all along.

He lowered his head.

I miss you…
been far away for far too long.

He closed his eyes.

I keep dreaming you'll be with me
and you'll never go…

He started to walk.

I'll stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore.

And so he stood on the ledge of the arena, looking down at the far away ground, four stories below. He tilted his head up to the sky and he frowned.

On my knees, I'll ask for one
Last chance for one last dance
'Cause with you, I'd withstand
all of Hell to hold your hand.

"You fool…" he whispered.

I'd give it all
I'd give for us


Give anything, but I won't give up
'Cause you know, you know, you know

"You could've stayed…"

That I love you…
I loved you all along.

"You should've stayed…"

And I miss you…
been far away for far too long.

He smirked sadly.

I keep dreaming you'll be with me
and you'd never go.
I'll stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore.

"The first time I met you here…" he began.

So far away…
So far away.
Been far away for far too long.

"I thought…"

So far away…
So far away.
Been far away for far too long.

"That you were such a baby."

But you know, you know, you know…

He looked back.

I wanted…
I wanted you to stay.

He backed away from the ledge.

'Cause I needed
I need to hear you say…

"I promise…"

I love you…
I loved you all along.
And I forgive you…
For being away for far too long.

"I will find you again."

So keep breathing,
'Cause I'm not leaving you anymore.
Believe it,
Hold on to me, and never let me go.

He glanced at the spot once more.

Keep breathing
'Cause I'm not leaving you anymore.
Believe it
hold on to me never let me go.

"And when I do…"

Keep breathing
hold on to me, never let me go.

He smirked, not saying anymore.

Keep breathing
hold on to me, never let me go.

Then he left.

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