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I stayed in my room for days, not sleeping, not coming out for anything. But now I seemed to have passed the solitary stage, and I needed to be with another living being. I looked out the window to find it was morning. I unlocked the door and walked downstairs, finding Freya on the couch. I climbed up next to her, and she put her arm around me, offering much needed comfort. I dug my head into her side and started to silently sob. Freya seemed to know what was wrong; when I was upset, she always knew. I finally looked up at her with blue, watery, heartbroken eyes, and nearly lost my composure.

"Hey, maybe we should go out today? Staying in all day can't be good for you."

I nodded my head, unwilling to speak. I just followed Freya around Burmecia, not saying a word. I just couldn't muster up any willpower to speak. Freya tried to get me to talk every now and again, but I only nodded or shook my head in response. When we got home, I followed Freya around like a lost child. I honestly didn't know why. In the morning, I wasn't feeling any better... Somehow, without noticing, I was standing outside the house ready to go somewhere.

"Zidane, we have to go to Cleyra today." Freya said.

I gave her a quizzical look, not wanting to speak.

"The magicks of this world are wonderful. The Cleyran tree has grown back, and what's left of the Cleyrans, are coming with us to restore the sand vortex."

That was pretty amazing. I remember when- blew up that tree to nothing but a smouldering stump. I choked up a little. It was a fair walk back to Cleyra, and Freya was heavily pregnant, so I fetched Choco for her to ride on. I may have been wallowing in my own self pity, but that doesn't mean I don't care about those who mean everything to me. All the Cleyrans and Burmecians following us all knew me. Hell, I even think someone named one of their kids after me.

But I was glad none of them were talking to me. When we reached the tree, I knew Choco wouldn't go up there, and I was worried for Freya. I knew she was an amazing Dragoon, but I wanted her to rest herself up as much as possible. I motioned for the group to stop, and walked up to Choco, and whispered something in his ear. I helped Freya down, and Choco sped off, soon returning with a black chocobo. I stroked Choco lovingly, and helped Freya onto the black chocobo. I got onto her as well, in front if Freya, and grabbed onto the chocobos feathers.

She was a strong chocobo; I had to admit, flying to the top of a very tall tree, holding two people. On the way up, Freya grabbed onto my waist, hanging on pretty tight. I wanted to ask if she was alright, but... I just couldn't. We reached the top, and I ungracefully fell off the chocobo. I groaned and held my head, Freya rushing up to my side.

"Zidane, are you alright?"

"Ugh... My head..." I spoke unconsciously, slapping a hand over my mouth.

"Ah. It's good to see you can still talk."

I welled up a little, and to stop myself, I threw myself at Freya, before I started to cry.

It was evening when everybody met up at the sanctuary, I sat in the corner, and the dancers were getting ready to perform, and to my surprise, so was Freya. Why was she getting ready? She shouldn't be dancing when she's this pregnant... I walked up to her.

"F... Fr... F..." Damn it, why will it not just come out?

"Come on Zidane, speak. If you don't, you'll never be able to sing again..."

"No!" I squeaked. "I mean I'm sorry... I'm just still so sad..."

"I promise we'll talk about it later, alright? Now what did you want to ask me?"

I shifted a little uncomfortably.

"Should you really be dancing like this...? I mean, you're so close to giving birth now..."

"Don't you worry about it Zidane. I think I'll be able to make it through one dance. After all, you've saved my energy with all of your chocobos."

I smiled; glad Freya had gotten me to talk again. She gave me a light kiss on the cheek and proceeded to the middle of the room. I hadn't seen the dance since the last time I was here. The wonderful music I had come to love started to play, and the room was in a buzz of movement; Freya never ceases to amaze me with her stamina and strength. Sitting next to the harp made me incredibly sleepy. I could go without sleep for a very long time, but my eyes were starting to betray me. I closed them for what seemed like a moment, and when I opened them again, the song was over, and Freya was walking up to me, panting ever so slightly.
"The parts that I weren't asleep for were amazing."

Freya smiled and ruffled my hair.

"I think it's time we went home."

Kuja sat in the living room, quietly sobbing into his knees. He was trying his hardest not to think of Zidane, but it was near impossible. Since Zidane had left, Kuja had contemplated on overdosing, or the 'get caught up in your own Ultima spell'. But he wasn't that stupid. He felt like it, yes, but what good would killing yourself do? Nothing, Kuja had decided that was the coward's way out. Besides, what a waste it would have been. Zidanehad risked his life to save Kuja from the Iifa Tree.

"Oh Kuja, what are we to do now..." He sighed to himself, "Maybe I should... No, never mind..."

Once again, a sleepless night had finally ended. I was so glad to see the sun, I nearly jumped out of the window, but stopped myself, realising I was on the second floor of the building. I laughed, despite myself. I went downstairs to see Freya putting on some normal clothes. It was strange not seeing her in a dragoon uniform. She gave me a sympathetic look.

"Now Zidane..." Freya said, patting the empty space on the couch next to her, "Come to me, and talk about it."

I sniffed a little and sat next to her, snuggling up to her for comfort.

"Kuja... He... He...!"

"Come on now, breath properly and tell me."

"He left me... Because of Garnet!"

I grabbed onto Freya, my whole body shaking, but the tears were refusing to fall.

"Now... Tell me what Garnet did."

"S-she sent a letter that was meant for me, but Kuja opened it, and it said that I had gotten back together with her, and Kuja believed it! He thought while I was with you, I was really with Garnet!"

I cried quietly into Freya's sleeve, my whole body and mind feeling terrible.

I sat at Levia Point, just North-West of Burmecia. I looked out toward the stormy sea, sighing for what seemed like the millionth time. I was so tired. Not knowing what else to do, I started to sing:

Alone for a while I've been searching through the dark
For traces of the love you left inside my lonely heart
To weave by picking up the pieces that remain
Melodies of life, love's lost refrain...

Kuja... I miss you so much...

Our paths they did cross, though I cannot say just why
We met, we laughed, we held on fast, and then we said goodbye
And who'll hear the echoes of stories never told?
Let them ring out loud till they unfold
In my dearest memories, I see you reaching out to me
Though you're gone, I still believe that you can call out my name

When I was with you, it seemed like the piece that was missing from me had been found...

A voice from the past, joining yours and mine
Adding up the layers of harmony
And so it goes, on and on
Melodies of life,
To the sky beyond the flying birds-forever and beyond

But now you're gone... You don't want me anymore...

So far and away, see the bird as it flies by
Gliding through the shadows of the clouds up in the sky
I've laid my memories and dreams upon those wings
Leave them now and see what tomorrow brings
In your dearest memories, do you remember loving me?
Was it fate that brought us close and now leaves me behind?

I don't know if I can go on without you Kuja...

If I should leave this lonely world behind
Your voice will still remember our melody
Now I know we'll carry on
Melodies of life
Come circle round and grow deep in our hearts
As long you remember me...

I can't do it... I can't live without you!

I got up and walked toward the edge. Waves crashed beneath me. I let myself fall forward. As my feet left the ground, I closed my eyes. All conscious thought had vanished.

Freya ran as fast as she possibly could. She skidded towards the edge, grabbing something blonde and furry. Freya heaved up an unconscious Zidane, bringing him to her body. She cried into Zidane's shoulder, holding him delicately. Freya never cried. Only a few times in her life had she cried. She never thought that Zidane would resort to this...

I was vaguely aware of someone holding me, and something warm and wet seeping through my clothes. I opened my eyes, and I was met with a flurry of moonlight white hair.

"... Freya?"

"You idiot!" She sobbed, "How could you do that! Just think of all the people that would miss you! I don't want to bring a baby into this world without them having a big brother!"

"Freya... I don't know anymore..."

After over twenty minutes of sobbing into each others arms, I suddenly had a resolve.

"Garnet..." I muttered. "It's all her fault!"

I ripped myself from Freya's arms, and darted away, with a quick 'I love you' to Freya. I put my fingers to my mouth and whistled loud, Choco running at my side. I jumped on, and Choco sped towards Alexandria.

"Do you have any idea what you've done to my life?" I screamed. "I've nearly committed suicide because of what you've done! Well this is it for you!"

I held up my daggers over the already injured Garnet.

"Zidane...?"

I spun around, and Kuja was there. I turned to look at Garnet, then Kuja, then Garnet, then Kuja... It was all too much for me! I broke down right then and there. I didn't just cry, I screamed. I felt someone pick me up and attempt to comfort me, but it wasn't working. I heard someone say something about an emotional breakdown. Then last of all, I heard someone, so gently, mutter a sleep spell. I slipped off into a dreamless, magick induced sleep.

I woke up for the second time today. I felt my fingers clinging onto something soft.

"Time to wake up, my love..."

"My dear Kuja... How long I've waited to hear your voice..."

We stayed motionless for a long time. Longer than I cared to document. We only stopped because of an intrusive 'kupo'.

"Zidane! Zidane! Urgent news, kupo!"

Artemicion came rushing in, faster than any moogle I had seen before.

"Calm down, kupo! I mean, calm down! What is it?"

"Freya is in labour!"

I grabbed Kuja's hand and ran out the front gates, ignoring Garnet all the way. I whistled loud for Choco again. I felt Kuja lift me and himself up on Choco, using a little magick to aid him. I sat in Kuja's lap, and he put his arms around me.

"I'm so sorry Zidane... I never meant for it to go as far as it did... Just the thought of you dead, it just-" Kuja choked up a little.

I turned around and silenced him with a kiss. Kuja held me tight and forced his tongue into my mouth, needing attention. But I needed attention too. I returned the affection gratefully, messily kissing him. Choco started to 'kweh', but we took no notice. Just after the loudest 'kweh', I fell off Choco, squeaking as I did. But I never hit the ground. I smiled as I dangled from Kuja's grip.

"Maybe we should listen to the chocobo next time?"

I laughed as Kuja pulled me back up. Then in a matter of minutes, we were outside the gates of Burmecia. We ran toward the hospital, running through the doors, toward the maternity ward. This hospital was very small, and locating Freya was rather easy... Though she herself made it a lot easier...

"AHH, gods damn it! Get out!"

I burst through the doors, and ran to Freya's side. Kuja followed seconds after, but passed out when he saw Freya.

"Get out at once!" I heard one of the doctors scream.

"NO! It's okay! AGGH! Both of them can stay!"

Freya looked at me when Kuja passed out, but I just told the doctors to put him on the bed next to us. She started to squeeze my hand forcefully.

"Come on now Miss. Crescent! One more push!"

A pained grunt from Freya, followed by a small cry. A small figure was handed to one of the nurses.

"AGH, there's something ELSE in there!"

"Why, Miss. Crescent, it seems to be twins!"

"Then the little BUGGER should come OUT!"

Another shout of determination and pain from Freya, a disgruntled squeal of pain from me, and another small cry.

"Congratulations Miss. Crescent! You have a healthy baby boy and a healthy baby girl."

By now Kuja had woken up, and was holding the first born ever so gently. The doctor handed Freya the baby girl, and Kuja gave up the baby boy.

"They're both so beautiful..." Kuja smiled sweetly, tears in his eyes.

"Just like their mother..." I said, tears now appearing in my eyes as well.

"Here..." Freya muttered weakly, handing me the baby boy, "You too Kuja..." Freya handed him the baby girl.

"I am giving you two the honour... Of naming my children..."

"But Freya, what about the names you had in mind? I mean, you get to use both of them!"

"No... You two have been through so much... Besides, this'll make a great story someday."

"Well, if you're sure... I pick Miles! Kuja?"

"Macey. I pick Macey."

"Those are beautiful names... I'm glad we're all here together..."

We both gave Macey and Miles back to Freya. I fell into Kuja's arms, smiling, letting tears of happiness fall down my cheeks.

"I love you so much Kuja..."

Kuja squeezed me affectionately and kissed the top of my head.

"What would my life be without you Zidane?"

Fin~

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