Whistling through the trees, the wind blew harder and softer in the new world. Our great new mana tree grew healthier and healthier each day. It’s been a while since I’ve seen Lloyd. What is he up to? Where is he right now? Is he thinking of me as well?

Colette was sitting on a wall in the great city of Asgard with her blonde hair flapping and flipping in the wind. Her blue eyes seemed to sparkle in the bright light of the sun. Being the chosen didn’t seem bad at first for her. Now it is quite lonely. Raine and Genis seemed to have went there way. Regal went back to the Lezerano Company for a while. She hadn’t heard from Sheena, Zelos or Presea for a while. Emil and Marta were off in there own world as well. Where was everyone? Where they okay as well? All she did was sit there and think.

Is the new world working out the way its supposed to? I still can’t sleep at night or anything like that… Is it because I’m not cured? Or is it the fact that I worry for Lloyd? I don’t know what to do. It’s hard to think right now…

The land started to rumble and shake. The people started running mad like the world was ending. Colette started to wonder if something was wrong. When earthquakes hit, it wasn’t typically this harsh. She stood up and brought out her wings. The bright pink seemed to soothe the people around her. What were they worried about? The chosen was among them. She flew up for a better look. The world tree seemed to start withering.

Something is wrong I knew it!

She flew towards the tree. Wasn’t Lloyd guarding it? What seemed to be the problem? She started to weep.

It isn’t supposed to be like this… Where is Lloyd?

Colette landed in front of the tree. The leaves started to fall. The tears finally fell down Colette’s face.

“What is happening? Oh goddess Martel, Great nurturer of the earth… What is happening to the world tree?”

Martel’s ghost seemed to just appear from nowhere.

It’s just as I thought… The ghost seemed to murmur out. The world tree is declining again. It just isn’t getting enough mana. The only way for this tree to survive now is for a sacrifice.

This was what Colette was afraid of. She hated sacrifices. If it was avoidable, she would avoid it. She always thought that the world needed another solution other than death and suffering.

“Can’t it be avoided Martel?” Colette whimpered out.

I’m afraid not Chosen. The only other solution is to split the worlds again.

“Well isn’t that better?” Colette asked hopeful.

If anything, there would be more death and suffering if you split the world again. The result would be catastrophic!

Colette sighed. There was only one ending left she discovered.

“I will be the sacrifice Martel! I won’t risk the safety of my friend or family or anybody else!” She shouted.

The chosen was responsible for the people around them… Colette thought to herself.

“NO COLETTE I WON’T LET YOU!!!!!”

Colette was spooked. She knew that voice from anywhere.

“Lloyd!” She breathed. “Lloyd it’s something I have to do! Please don’t stop me!”

“Colette! Are you stupid?” Lloyd scolded her. “If you die, what will we do?”

“Lloyd… It’s very sad to do it but I have to… We can’t let the tree die… It needs to survive for the sake of the world. I need to save it.”

“Colette! I’ll take your place! Don’t do this to me!”

“Lloyd… I’m sorry… I want you to live for me… Sing for me… Love for me okay? If you’re sad, I’m sad. If you’re happy, I’m happy! If you die, I won’t have anything left Lloyd. And the people look up to you. I need to do this and I want you to be happy.”

Lloyd scowled as he had tears developing in his eyes. “Colette, please don’t do this to me! Don’t do this to your friends and family! Don’t discourage the people!”

Colette sobbed. “Lloyd, please! This is hard enough already! This is just… I’m sorry.”

Lloyd held his breath. This is the last time he may see Colette and he can’t save her this time. What kind of lover is he? He wants to keep Colette close but he doesn’t want to let her go.

Please Lloyd… Martel insisted. She is in a lot of pain just thinking about you being upset. She prays for your success and wishes you a happy life… She wants you to be happy. The world is dying as we speak and if you don’t let her do this…

“What will happen to the world Martel? TELL ME!” Lloyd screamed.

Everyone will die. You will die, Colette will die, all the people will perish. What is your wish? Do you want to live for Colette and let her go? Or do you want to let life itself go? It is the choice you make here that will make the difference for everything…

Lloyd sobbed and mumbled quietly. “Go Colette. I’ll be here for you.”

Colette glommed onto Lloyd and started to cry. Lloyd clamped his arms around her and buried his face into her hair. He wanted to save Colette badly but he wanted her wishes to come true.

“Do me this favor and don’t forget me Lloyd.” Colette stood up and held onto Lloyd’s hand. His exsphere glimmered. “Take me Martel. Give my mana to the world tree.”

Martel’s hands started to glow, and Colette’s eyes lost their same hopeful gleam. Her wings popped out like a jack in the box. Colette breathed her last words to Lloyd.

Take care of everyone… Lloyd. I was hoping we could have stayed together forever… My soul lies forever in you Lloyd. Take care… and Don’t Give Up Hope!!!!

Lloyd fell to his knees.

“COLETTE!!!!!!”

As the chosen had breathed her last breath, she gave Lloyd her soul… Her very being… Her mana may have been depleted into the world tree, but her soul forever lies in Lloyd’s exsphere. Her charm given to her on her 16th birthday fell to the ground and circled around a few times. Lloyd pounded the ground. Colette was one of the only things about life that Lloyd cherished. She was like his soul mate. They never really left each others sides and were always there for each other. The wind blew the soft lights of Colette’s being around the world tree. It began to thrive and grow. Martel gave a weak smile to Lloyd and faded away. He was heart broken. What was left in life now? What was its purpose? There is nothing left for him. He clasped his hands in prayer.

“Oh goddess Martel, Great nurturer to the earth… Grant thy wish… Let Colette’s soul and being be happy in the new life she leads. Don’t let her ever forget that I exist. I pray to you for the sake of my love and nurturing to Colette. Let her be safe and wanted… Let that world see the wondrous person Colette is! Don’t hurt her at all and let the worlds be happy.”
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