the man on the moon rules the infinite time

FFXVI

Lightning had known that since the moment she'd decided to remain in this place. A guardian of the temple could not leave Valhalla. Lightning had crossed to the other side to see Serah again, but only for the briefest instant. That was the most she could do.

Gentle Dark

A Final Fantasy XIV fic. Urianger/Moenbryda, and other relationships. Please see AO3 for full list of tags and warnings. Updates Fridays, biweekly. 🌙COMPLETE🌙

Heartbroken after the loss of his dearest companion, Urianger labors to save two worlds in which he has never felt more alone.

Chapter 15: Unto Shadow

Mistress Alisaie awoke with the dawn, and with a nod to Urianger, arose and went to join the others by the fire. Urianger supposed he ought to eat something, though he found himself with little appetite.

He had some gil on his person for travel, and ere departing, he took Papalymo aside and gave over a large portion of it. “For the Resistance, as thanks for their most generous hospitality. I trust thou shalt see it into the appropriate hands.”

Papalymo took the purse with an understanding nod. “They shall be most appreciative, I’m sure.”

“’Tis only right,” said Urianger.

Papalymo had yet said naught of what had occurred at Zan'rak. Mayhap, he had not heard the full story even now. Either way, he had ever been a man of discretion. The gil would find its way to the right parties, and Mistress Tataru would certainly understand the expenditure.

To the Rising Stones he would go, and face his friends, and should they choose to cast him out, he would accept their judgment.

Ahhhh Final Fantasy XII, the first Final Fantasy game I ever played and still an all-time favourite. Balthier, my beloved....