The Village S1 (Rough Draft)

[Siani]

Miyo rushed out of the house with the only concern for her love. She entered the forest as the sky became dim with an evil aura around it. The young woman stood there for a minute and looked up between the trees to see dark clouds quickly moving out toward the village. Miyo took in a breath and closed her eyes for a moment before she opened them and move along deeper into the forest.....


Meanwhile...
"This will be easier than I thought." Samuru said proudly as waved his sward in the air as a dark aura surrounded it. The demon inside Ryo's body then called forth the leftover shadows that were fighting Tidus and Jiro from the distance. "Inside the dead you shall live on." the demon muttered as the shadows entered the corpus of the dead clan members. Slowly the men got up... with black eyes and limbs hanging off of them.. as their blood evaporated. They moved slowly and zombie-like toward the three men.

"What the hell?" Jiro yelled aloud as he grabbed a gun beside his feet and started shooting at the men. One by one they fell to the ground and they turned into dust. The young spy relaxed and laughed turning in Vincent's direction. "That's all? Hey loverboy, you deal with Samuru and we'll deal with this."

[Beebs]

Tidus nodded. "Jiro's right, Vincent, we can handle this." He readied his sword, to fight what he could of the shadows before he had to resort to Holy magic.

Naomi came otu of the back room, book still in hand, and noticed Miyo was not there. "Where is Miyo?" She asked.

Kohana looked down at her feet, frowning, and answered, "She went after Vincent."

Naomi was slightly shocked to hear this. She knew Miyo couldn't do anything to help them. She might even cause more problems than there already were. "I have to go. I need to make sure she doesn't get herself killed. Will you guys be ok here by yourselves?" Kikyo nodded and Naomi was out the door.

Naomi went through all of the summon chants she learned in her mind, needing to have them fresh in case she had to resort to them. So far she knew three, Valefor, Ifrit, and Ixion, but she wasn't sure that was enough to face the things the were out there. She didn't think of the possible demise for long, dwelling on the fact that Tidus was out there, fighting for her. She knew she not only had to find and protect Miyo, but she had to find Tidus too. She felt something horrible was coming.

[Liamane]

The Turk gave a nod to the two men and stood up once more. "Right," he quickly replied as a broad smirk crossed his face. Vincent pulled his trusted gun from its case fashioned upon his leg and swiftly reloaded it with ammunition. "You know what to do, Cerberus... I think it's time I show Samuru the potential of this energy he desires. I'm certain he'll enjoy that."

As he extended his arm toward the demon's direction, the man's body was surrounded with more of his blazing Jenova energy. Although weakened from his previous battles, the Turk still had enough strength to unleash another wave of energy unto Ryo. Vincent gripped Cerberus tightly and emitted an infuriated growl. "This.... is for Miyo!" he exclaimed as his index finger pulled the gun's trigger in which flared with another explosion of concentrated energy. "It ends now, Samuru!"

[Beebs]

Naomi continued following the the steps Miyo made on her trek. "This is taking to long!" She thought to herself, "Time for other means..." She struggled to remember the entire prayer for the Aeon, Valefor. She finally managed to utter out the phrases. Soon, a giant winged creature flew from the sky. It flew down and landed right in front of Naomi. "Whoa," she said aloud, climbing onto its back. "Um...up?" she asked the creature, as it jumped in the air and began flying over the woods, in search of Miyo.

Tidus felt something deep inside after the event he knew nothing of happened. He felt a connection that he hadn't truly felt since Spira, but he knew for sure now; Naomi had some sort of deep connection to him; and Yuna.

As Naomi continued to soar through the sky on her new companion, she saw a bright light in the distance. "What is that?" she thought. Soon, as she and Valefor flew forward, the light began moving towards them as well, at a rapid speed. Naomi gasped and said, "No way...is that--" They were engulfed by the glowing light and were soon no where to be seen.

[Siani]

Samuru's eyes grew wide as a massive amount of intense energy headed his way. "Damn it!!!" he shouted as the demon inside of the great Fuwa leader tried to gather many zombie-like men to block as a defense. Before he could finish, he was hit by Vincent's first attack and instantly felt the pain as the side of his abdomen ripped opened and blood spilled out of his body. As he struggled to stand up, with agony written all over his face, the second attack hit his chest as the man landed hard on the ground. "How can this be?" Ryo thought as he coughed up blood. "I am on my hand and knees while my opponent is still standing."

As the man struggled to get on his feet again, he shook off the pain and placed his hand on the his wounded chest. Pressing hard on his upper body, the demon's hand began to show the same visible aura as the wound began to slowly healed itself. Samuru frowned when he looked down at his first wound. He looked over to Jiro and Tidus who were still fighting off the shadows and zombie-like men. "Damn, this wound on my chest didn't heal completely and the first blow took away most of my energy." Samuru grunted as he held up his sword looking back at the Turk. He suddenly pushed forward and started a direct approach to his opponent as quick as he could. ((yes... samuru's abdomen is still open on the side))

Meanwhile, Miyo still in the forest feel a bit lost. "I was here before but I can't remember where I was and what exactly happened." she said aloud to herself. She looked around to see a space up ahead with familiar rocks and flowers. "Maybe if go that way I'll find some answers."

After a moment she came across the same place she was not to long ago and took a seat. Flashbacks of what happened recently entered her mind as she jumped up and looked around to see a open space Samuru created with his sword. "How did that happen?" she asked aloud again looking closely at her surroundings. Within minutes she saw a trail with more than one set of footsteps on the ground and moved over to them. "So this must be the way." Miyo said following the imprints on the ground. "I need to move quickly before something bad happens. I know I won't be much help but I need to know if everything is ok."

[Liamane]

The Turk gripped Cerberus tightly as Samuru rushed toward his enemy. "He's practically committing by suicide by pushing himself like this," Vincent thought to himself while using his gun to parry the demon's sword. The man jumped a few feet backwards and held his torn shoulder. "Samuru is really driving Ryo's body to the limits now. Although he seems built, his body can only take so much. It'll only be a matter of time before he can cease to utilize his body."

After a moment, Samuru managed to regain enough energy to charge toward Vincent once more. When he was close enough, the Turk pulled his arm back and struck his fist into his opponent. He stumbled and watched as the demon fell to his knees again. The man shook his head and thinned his intense red eyes.

"I feel almost sorry for you, Ryo," he said to the possessed man. "You allow a demon to overtake your body, and you allow him to corrupt your mind. Now look where it's gotten you; you're at Samuru's mercy, and if he loses, so do you. Face it, both of you have lost this battle."

[Siani]

"I haven't lost anything but I haven't gained anything either." a familiar voice spoke from the Fuwa leader's body. As the man looked up at the Turk from his knees, sadness filled he eyes and pain was written all over his face. Ryo soul regained his body once more as he held his side trying to hold back the blood that was spilling into his hands. "I've gotten almost anything I wanted with the help from Samuru. Although I let him use me all these years, and I was foolish let him corrupt my mind and aloud him to be like this. I made the decision to have Samuru to utilize my body and never looked back at the consequences." Ryo lower his head as he began taking in deep breaths, trying to contain all the energy he had left in him.

Gripping his sword tightly, anger filled his heart and Samuru's evil energy ran through his body. "Miyoooo!!!" Ryo yelled as he quickly lunged at Vincent for the last time. Vincent reacted to Ryo's foolish attack by shooting him in the heart. Ryo fell backwards with a thump as the shadows disappeared and the men, attacking Jiro and Tidus, fell to the ground. "Hold your friends close and your love for Miyo closer." Ryo whispered looking up at the sky slowly clearing the dark clouds away. "I guess I was too late to realize how life should be fulfilled."


Meanwhile, Miyo slowed down her pace when she noticed the ground up ahead was stained by blood. She took light steps as she saw dead bandits, spies, and other Fuwa members laying on the earth lifeless by the hands of Vincent, Tidus, and Jiro. "Vincent I hope you're ok. Please be ok!" she thought. You and Tidus and Jiro have people that want to see you all again."

After a few brief moments of looking around, Miyo saw Jiro and Tidus fighting some shadow creatures and zombie-like men. All her emotions flooded her body as she stood behind a tree and watched from the distance. In the corner of her eyes she saw her love, with his injured arm, standing over Ryo who was soaked in blood. "Vincent!" Miyo softly said with excitement running up to him from the distance. "I'm so glad you're ok!"

[Liamane]

The Turk let out a weary sigh as he laid his red eyes upon the Fuwa Clan leader and reflected on his words. "Ryo... I never knew how my life was to be fulfilled either," Vincent began as he put Cerberus in its case at his side. "But in order to find a destiny that belongs solely to ourselves, we need to do it alone, without the aid of others. Your fate had been destroyed when you allowed Samuru to infiltrate your mind and you permitted him to choose your path. Perhaps... if you had taken your own course, your future would have looked brighter.

"For your sake, Ryo Itashi," the man continued as he looked into his eyes with a little pity, "I'll live out my life... for the both of us." Suddenly, Vincent's acute ears picked up the sound of light footsteps treading the ground. To his delight, he turned his back to Ryo and smiled as he gazed at his approaching beloved.

"Miyo," he whispered softly as he savored the sweet sound of her name and his smile broadened. "You're alright... It's finally over, my love. We can finally live in peace."

[Siani]

A relived smile grew on Miyo's face as she looked into Vincent's eyes. "Finally... live in peace." she repeated as reached for the Turk but then noticed the blood on his hands and his clothing. The woman then looked over to Jiro and Tidus who seemed fine from the distance. She circled him and noticed the same shoulder with a fresh wound. "We need to get you all home quickly so I can get you all cleaned up. Lean on my shoulder ok?"

Vincent nodded as he put back his Cerberus and looked back at his shoulder. "It's not as bad as it looks." he said with a smirk. "This is nothing compared to what I've been through before but I'm sure you'll take care of me."

"Of course I will!" Miyo said moving closer to her love. "I love you Vincent and I'll always take care of you."


On the ground, Ryo looked at the two lovers and grew disgusted at the fact that he lost a battle he was sure of winning. "How could I lose... to him?" he thought inside as sadness filled his heart. "She was to be mine. I was to be the last one standing."

"You won't but I will." Samuru thought replying to Ryo's thoughts. "I'll be the last one standing!"

[Liamane]

Vincent gently smiled and his red eyes lost their great intensity. "I love you too, Miyo," he replied softly. "I love you so very much. I'll take care of you as well... until the day I die." The man looked over his shoulder at Ryo's body and he frowned. "It's a shame that it had to end like this. He wasn't all that bad after all."

Suddenly, the Turk's eyes widened as a wispy, dark spirit rose from Ryo's body. "What?" he thought to himself while the spirit collided into him and seeped into his body. Vincent emitted a disturbed groan and fell to his knees. He clutched the side of his head as he felt his mental state change and dark thoughts emerged into his head. "What the hell is going on?!"

The man gasped as he heard a familiar, evil voice laugh in the depths of his mind. "It looks like I have the last laugh, Mister Valentine," Samuru boomed in his mind as he began to corrupt his thoughts. "Let's see the full potential of this energy."

Miyo knelt down next to her beloved with worry written all over her face. "Vincent!" she cried as she touched his good shoulder. "Are... are you alright?"

The demon gained full control of the Turk's body and a devilish smirk crossed his face. He pried his sword from Ryo's hand and stood over the young woman. "I'm better than alright, my dear Miyo," Samuru hissed aloud and he raised the blade over her head. "However, you have gotten in my way for way too long... Now... now you die..."

[Siani]

"Vincent?!" Miyo said softly backing away from the Turk. Her eyes grew wide as she saw the sword above her. "I don't understand. This isn't you at all."

Backing away from the man she tried to maintain her balance stepping over bodies of the dead. She searched for her love in his eyes but saw nothing but a lifeless and cold feeling that took over the warm and loving she saw just a minute ago. "How can this be? There's no way that he could suddenly change like this." Miyo thought still trying to find the answers in her mind. "This isn't the Vincent I know and love."


Over in the distance, Tidus and Jiro looked around to see no life around them. "I guess this is over now." Jiro said dropping the gun he used. "All this time I believed in this clan. It was my home and I didn't think it would end like this."

"Well it's a good thing you got out when you did." Tidus said to the ex-spy. "You should really thank Miyo and the others for letting you stay with them."

"Yeah, I haven't really did anything to replay them." Jiro said looking off to see Vincent and Miyo. He sensed something wrong but couldn't see what was going on. "Is that Miyo over there? What is she doing over here?"

Tidus turned to Miyo and Vincent's direction to see the Turk holding up a sword in front of his one and only. "What is he doing?" Tidus asked Jiro. "I have a bad feeling about this and we should go check it out."

[Liamane]

Samuru smirked and let out a cackle. "Very good, my dear," he said through his teeth as he clenched the sword tightly. "You see, it was I, Samuru, behind this entire plot. It was I who wanted Vincent's energy. I used Ryo as a pawn in my own little game, and now, I have finally won by stealing your beloved's body. As we speak, your lover is trapped within his own mind watching as I prepare to kill you. Don't worry.... you'll be with him soon... in hell."

Miyo's eyes watered as she slowly backed away from the demon's blade. "How could you do such a terrible thing?!" the young woman interjected. "You let all of these men die, take over the only person that truly loves me, and now, you try to kill me?!" As she continued to back away, Miyo tripped over a dead carcass and fell backwards.

The demon let out a snarl and continued to cackle with laughter. Once again, Samuru raised his blade over his head to slash Miyo once and for all. Suddenly, as the sword came rushing down while the young woman tensed herself, the Turk gained control of his body and stopped in mid air. "NO!!" he hollered as he fought with Samuru over control of his body. "Miyo does not die here!"

Vincent trembled as he turned the blade inward toward himself and looked down at his beloved while offering her a small smile. "I promised to keep you safe, my love," the man said softly as he felt the tip of the blade touch his abdomen. "I keep my word now, and I'll still protect you... even if I must protect you against myself." Vincent Valentine widened his smile and gave a nod. "I love you... with all of my heart."

As he let out a grunt, the Turk jabbed the long sword into his stomach and pierced his skin and internal organs. The pain was unbearable, and he reminisced his first death and the pain that came from the gun in which Hojo had shot him with. Inside his body, Samuru experienced the same excruciating torment and his black spirit evaporated from the man's body.

Vincent withdrew the blade in which dropped to the ground moments later. The Turk's knees shook as he followed suite and fell against the hard ground with a thump. He grabbed his fresh wound and felt blood rush into his hands. "I think... this is really the end for the great Vincent Valentine," the man said to himself as he groaned in pain. "At least I can die knowing that I saved the one person I love above everything..."

[Siani]

"VINCENT!!" Miyo screamed as she rushed over to him and pulled him up to her body using all of her strength. As tears fell down her cheek and landing on Vincent, she quickly tried to think of ways to save him. "Hold on Vincent!! I can't lose you!! You mean everything to me and you changed my life so much. Please hold out for me, my love!"

"Miyo!! What happened to him!?!?!?" Jiro questioned as he bent down to examine what was going on. "Damn it! What did he do?!?"

"All I know is that Samuru went inside Vincent's body and tried to kill me but then Vincent stopped the sword and then stabbed himself." the woman said quickly still in sobs. "Please do something... anything!! I just can't bear losing him!!"

"I don't think there's anything that we could do for him." Jiro said with grief trying to hold back tears. "That stab wound is too deep and his organs are damaged by the blade."

"This can't be true! I know we have to find a way to help him! Tidus get some medicine and bandages quickly!!" Miyo shouted at the two men. She held on to Vincent tightly and looked at his wound. She torn off a piece of her clothing and placed it on the Turks open wound and held it there to stop the blood. "Please Vincent just wake up. You have to stay alive."

[Liamane]

As Vincent let out another groan of pain, he slowly opened his eyes and gave a small smile to his beloved through the tremendous pain. The Turk knew that he was dying, and even so, his red eyes shone with a warm and vibrant feeling. He stared into Miyo's eyes for a long moment and he remained silent. Finally, with the little strength that he had, the man removed the glove from his right hand and gently placed it upon his love's face.

"I've always been alone... ever since the moment of my birth," Vincent whispered as he stroked the side of her face. "Even when I was in Kalm with all of my friends near me, I often felt an empty space looming in my heart... But... when I first met you, Miyo, I felt that barren hole fill up, and for once in my life, I felt complete. I was madly in love with you... ever since that fateful moment of our meeting..."

The smile upon his face broadened. "For as long as I can remember, I always saw dismal and depressing colors," the Turk continued as he wiped away one of Miyo's falling tears. "But... when I laid my eyes upon after I came to this new world... I saw color for the very first time... You made my life gold..."

Vincent drew in a faint breath and closed his eyes. The man felt his heart weaken with every beat and he knew that these were his final moments. "I love you," the Turk whispered to his beloved as he took in his last deep breath. "Never... ever... forget..." With that, his heart beat its last steady pulse and stopped its rhythmic pattern. All of his muscles relaxed, and the bare hand upon Miyo's face slid off into his lap. Vincent Valentine, the legendary Turk who had always lived a lonely life, had died once again.

[Siani]

"I love you too, Vincent." Miyo whispered softly, as her face became soaked with tears. Her whole heart was crushed as she held Vincent's lifeless body in her arms. Her mind became empty as she stared blankly at her lover's face, gently caressing it. "It hurts so much right now. I don't even know what to think."

Jiro, still bent down checked the Turk's body to find a pulse but with no luck he lower his head in grief trying to hold back his own tears. "Curse you Samuru!" the spy yelled out in anger. "This man saved my life and I never got to repay him. Damn it!! If only I was there to help him out and he wouldn't-"

"Jiro." Miyo said weakly cutting the young man off. He looked up at her and took in a depressing sigh. "I'm sure Vincent understands and you all were protecting him from the other creatures."

"Miyo, what will happen to Vincent?" Tidus asked lower his body to everyone's level. "He's not part of this world like me right?"

"I'm not sure of what will happen." Miyo replied looking at Tidus. She turned her head back to Vincent as she tried to remain calm. "Yes, he's not of this world but I have no idea if he returns back to his world or stays here."

[Liamane]

((I think... this ish... a VEEERY long post XDDD))

As Vincent’s spirit faded from his body, his mental state imagined that he was sitting in a lush field next to a tall tree that cast its shadow over him, similar to the scenery in which he often sat with Lucrecia in his earlier life. The Turk grinned as he looked about the rolling hills in which flowers of various colors bloomed all around. He gazed up at the blue sky above him and felt a gentle breeze float past him and his hair swayed in its direction.

“A perfect day, no?” an unfamiliar voice said behind him. Miyo’s fiancé turned his head to find a lean man standing next to the lofty tree and he raised a brow. The man took a step toward the Turk and let out a chuckle. “Something wrong, Mister Valentine? Were you perhaps expecting Miyo, or perhaps Doctor Crescent?”

Vincent gasped under his breath as he watched the man sit beside him in the soft grass. The man’s lean face made him appear as though he was around Arnia’s age, and his amber eyes looked like two spotless gems. “How... do you know my name?” the Turk said a little stunned. “And how do you know about Miyo and Lucrecia?”

The slender man smirked and stared at the sky above. “Come now, my good sir,” he uttered while his amber eyes reflected the sunlight. “You’ve been in my domain long enough for me to know who you are and the people you hold dear.” Vincent’s eyes widened and the word “Riyona” escaped his lips. The spirit nodded and let out a chuckle again. “Very good, Vincent. I knew you were a bright lad. Now... let’s talk seriously...”

Riyona shifted his thin eyes over to the Turk and his cheerful face turned somber. “So... it seems that you took your own life to protect Miyo, correct?” he asked the man as he lowered his head and silently nodded. “Ah... I see then. Your love for her must be great then... for there is no greater love than to spare your life for the ones you hold close.”

Vincent nodded again and let out a sigh. “I love her above everything,” he replied as his red eyes seemed deprived of their vibrancy. “She means the world to me. I love Miyo above life itself, and I only wish for her happiness.”

The spirit nodded and looked out toward the field. “Indeed, it would seem that way,” he said softly. “Those words... they often captivate me. For how can three words, simple in definition and pronunciation, have such a dramatic effect on one’s mind? For what is the enigmatic nature of love? What emotions overwhelm a woman when a man speaks softly into her ear and proclaims, ‘I love you,’ that she may grace a tender kiss upon his lips? Why does her abiding emotions long for him when he is so far away from her adoring arms? Do you and your beloved Miyo share such a powerful bond?”

Once more, the Turk nodded and lifted his head up while another breeze elapsed by the two men. “Yeah,” he said bluntly. “Whenever I’m near her, I feel invincible. I feel like I can do anything with her around me." Vincent touched his chest where his heart was and he smiled. “This heart of mine belongs entirely to her.”

Riyona smiled in reply and brushed off his pants. “Well, then, it seems as though you and Miyo need to be reunited then,” he said with enthusiasm as he watched the Turk’s eyes widen. “Your fate is not to die here, Vincent. Your fate is to spend the rest of your life with your lover, and together you can finally live the life you’ve both always wanted. You’ve found your soul mate, Mister Valentine, but now, it’s your choice.

“You can either come back to life in the village and spend the rest of your days with Miyo, Kohana, and the others, or you can return to Kalm in your own world and be with your friends once again,” Riyona stated as he stood from his sitting position while looking down at the overwhelmed Turk. “This decision is totally up to you, my friend, and, by all means, take your time.”

Vincent lowered his head and went into deep thought for a long moment. “Should I stay with Miyo and my new family?” he said to himself as he closed his eyes and envisioned his beloved’s smiling face. “Or would I rather return home to Cloud, Yuffie, Reeve, and the others? Should I keep this perfect life I’ve found, or come back to the existence I’ve always lived by?”

The man let out a sigh and looked up at Riyona once more. “Why are you doing this?” he asked in a low voice. “I’m grateful for this and all, but what’s the catch? There’s always a catch, right?”

The guardian threw his head back and laughed at the Turk’s remark. “My, my, I can see why Miyo has such a good time with you,” he said after he regained his calm face once more. “I usually don’t even interfere with the lives of those who inhabit my domain, however, you are different, my friend. Your heart is good and true, even though you doubt yourself on a daily basis. You’re a wonderful person, Vincent Valentine, and Miyo can obviously see that in you.”

Vincent smirked and also stood up tall next to Riyona. “I’ve come to my decision, then,” he said softly as a smile grew upon his face. “I’m tired of living with an empty place in my heart. I think it’s time... for me to return to the ones I love. I think I’m finally ready to start a new life with Miyo, Riyona.”

The spirit grinned and nodded in reply. “I believe you and Miyo will live a magnificent life together,” he responded as he placed a hand on Vincent’s shoulder. “I look forward to your future.” With that, a brilliant light appeared between the beings and the Turk slowly began to fade away back to the village, back in Miyo’s arms once more.

[Siani]

((sorry about my little tiny post.. *sigh* I wish I could post as much as mama!! lol feel free to add as much as you want XDD))

Silence fell between the three as the dark clouds cleared and the sun with it's glorious light was at it's brightest. Miyo looked at her lover with a sad expression as she took in a deep sigh and brushed away strands of hair that covered his face. "Thank you." she said simply as her tears fell again. "Thank you Tidus and Jiro. You two helped end this terrible spirit and being there for Vincent."

"It's no problem, Miyo." Jiro said lightly placing his hand on the woman's shoulder. "He would have done the same if we where in his situation. Don't cry anymore. I have a feeling that things will get better, hopefully really soon."

Miyo looked up at Jiro and gave a small smile. "Funny you should say that cause I have this feeling too. I can't really explain it but it's something good." she replied to the spy looking back at Vincent. She placed some support under the Turk and began to examine him. "Vincent, if you can hear me, I want to let you know that you'll never leave my heart and that I'll always have yours." With that she placed a kiss on her lifeless lover and whispered to him, "You changed my whole world for the better and I'll love you always and forever."

[Liamane]

Life gradually fell back to the Turk, and his heart soon began to beat once again. His bare hand in which rested in his lap twitched and he drew in a sharp breath. Jiro's eyes widened as he looked upon Vincent's body, and the young man nearly jumped. "M-Miyo! Tidus!" he exclaimed while pointing his index finger at the man. "L-look at Vincent! He's alive!!"

Vincent stirred for a moment and slowly opened his red eyes. At first, his vision was blurred and he only saw the outlines of the figures, but after his eyesight adapted, his two eyes laid upon an overwhelmed Miyo who was over his body. One of her tears dropped upon his chest, and he brought his hand to her face once again.

"Oh, Miyo, don't cry," the Turk said softly as he wiped away her tears and smiled. "I've been gone for less than an hour, and you're already crying a sea? Come on, my love, I'm not worth the tears. But... I think everything's going to be alright now. And... I think.... I'm back for good."

[Siani]

The woman's eyes grew as she her lover awoke from departed."Vincent!" Miyo cried as she fought back to hold her tears. The Turk wiped the tears on her face and gave a smile. "I'm so happy that you're alive!"

"Who would have thought he'll be back from the dead." Jiro said looking at Vincent's body. He removed the cloth that was horribly holding back the blood that was coming out of the Turk's body and saw that his deep stab wound was gone. He looked at the area and noticed nothing deformed or out of place. "How did you heal that fast Vincent? I haven't seen anyone heal as fast as you do."

"I don't think it was me." Vincent replied as he sat up. He looked over to his shoulder and saw no wound at all and reached over touching it. "It was like it never wasn't even injured at all."

Miyo looked at Vincent's abdomen and felt it as a surprised expression came upon her face. "If you didn't do it then what cured you?" Tidus asked curiously standing up. "We saw with our own eyes the serious wounds you had."


Suddenly a light mist came about over the land with the sun still shining. The fallen men of the Fuwa Clan slowly dissolved and became one with the mist. The ground was clear of the blood that stained it not to long ago and the land became cleansed of evil spirit of Samuru. "Riyona." Vincent whispered and looked off to the distance with a smirk. He saw the powerful being that brought him back to life hold out his hand and take in the lifeforce and spirits of the dead. Riyona looked at the Turk and gave a small nod before walking away dissolving into the mist. "Thank you."

Miyo looked back up at Vincent and looked toward the direction he was looking at. "Beautiful isn't it? To see the land cleanse from all the destruction that almost destroyed it?" she asked standing up. She held out her hand and helped Vincent up from his place, giving him a loving hug. "Now I understand."

"Hey how about we go home now. I'm sure Kikyo and the others are waiting for us." Jiro said with a smile. "Welcome back Vincent. I gotta say, if you were really gone, then I wouldn't have anyone to help me find some women to mess around with."

"I already have the one I want to be with." Vincent said looking deeply into his lover's eyes. "We're going to spent the rest of our lives together."

"Fine then have it your way." Jiro said nonchalantly turning his head to Tidus. He placed his arm around Tidus and . "Well I'm sure Tidus wants to have some 'kicking-Samuru's-butt' night of fun?"

Tidus looked back at the young man and gave him a serious look. "You're kidding me right?" he asked folding his arms. "I have someone in mind already and what happened to you and Kikyo?"

"I was kidding! I joke around." Jiro said throwing his hands in the air. "I try to lighten up the mood and this is what happens?"

"It's ok Jiro, I agree about the going home part." Miyo said with a bright smile. "It's time that we start over and fulfill our happiness."

[Liamane]

Vincent smiled and pressed himself against Miyo's body. "That sounds like a great idea," the man said softly while he lovingly gazed into her eyes. The Turk's grin broadened as he leaned in and graced her with a light kiss and then placed a hand upon her face. "Fulfilling our happiness... I like the sound of that."

The man leaned in once more and gave his beloved a passionate and deep kiss upon her lips. He lingered in the kiss for several moments while his breaths came short. Suddenly, Vincent's head turned as he heard Jiro clear his throat and cross his arms with Tidus beside him. "Ok, lover boy," the teenager said rolling his eyes. The young man began to walk back to the house with Tidus following close behind, and he turned around once again to face the lovers. "C'mon, you two love birds! Are you coming home or what? Kikyo and the girls are waiting for us!"

Vincent shrugged and held Miyo's hand as the couple followed the two young men along. "I think that going home is best for all of us," the Turk whispered softly to Miyo as he gently pulled her hand to his face and kissed it tenderly. "I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's bright faces again. But above all, I'm looking forward to spending the rest of my life with you, Miyo."