Smile Again - Piano

Hello and welcome to the analysis!

Sorry for the lack of one for chapter 11, but it didn't really need one x.x

Anyway, so a lot of chapter 12 seems rushed and it won't make sense until the special bridge chapter featuring Vanitas's thoughts come up!

Aqua is still the same old doting figure she was before. So she helps get information out of Xion.

During Ven's grad party it's important to note the actions and how Xion acts throughout. Just a hint towards the bridge chapter!

Same goes for how she acts when she tries to confess to Ven.

When she meets up with Vanitas, it's important to note where he is standing and the awkward note. Some of you have guessed already, but lets not take the fun out of things!

They both say each other's names out loud in this chapter and its important because them saying each other names is the first time they actually let any real emotion about the other out. Usually it's name calling or no names at all.

Music! There are two songs that are just fitting for this moment!

When She Left by Jesse Chui (please go to the website and press play on the song with the title)

When to play: Right after Xion leaves Ven.

Reasoning: I love the mood it creates and it's perfect for Xion and Vanitas. Plus the change of sound at 1:18 is perfect on how sudden the break up and everything happening so fast to Xion fits perfectly!

Musique Pour la Tristesse de Xion by Yoko Shimomura

When to play: When Xion first starts playing

Reasoning: It seemed like the perfect song for Xion and her mood. The title translates well to how Xion feels and should give the reader a good feel of how Xion's mood.

Smile Again - Irrationality

Wow! I know I said I would get this up before the weekend but I got bombarded with school work that I procrastinated on!

So onto the analysis! Xion and Vanitas's relationship is more playful now. Although it should be noted Vanitas calls Xion "my little brat." They still haven't really addressed each other by first names.

Ven nodded. "I agree. But…it's Vanitas. Perhaps he's just possessive with the things involved in his life."

One of Ven's lines towards Xion. Stating the obvious that he notices Vanitas treats Xion as someone important to him. Wonder why he would tell Xion this?

Vanitas, being away from Xion due to college, does acts of random coupleness to her every once in a while. Walking her home and hugging her for example. He does this because he still isn't the best at expressing himself in words, poor guy.

The two do spend more time now that Vanitas is on break, but things change. Xion panics at the thought of him being in the hospital, so of course she cares. His actions towards her makes sense. His father is in and out of hospitals. It pushes him over the edge and she was once in the hospital. Think of it as Vanitas doesn't like her being there.

Music!

Piano by Yiruma

When is it played: When Ventus explains to Xion about their family history

Reasoning: Honestly I chose this song just for the sake of choosing a song. When I reevaluated the chapters and their outlines I found this song just went well with the scene as a whole.

Smile Again - Sweaty Palms

First off graduation. Ven and Xion meet and it shows their friendship hasn't changed because of her new relationship status. Rather, he just worries about her and doesn't want to see a friend get hurt. In the beginning I always wanted to make Ven and Vanitas related. It's one reason why Vanitas picks on Ven the most out of everyone. So much for blood thicker than water.

Vanitas kinda tricks Xion into going a date in a way. He's not good with words remember. He has social issues, but that's what makes him so loveable I think haha. Vanitas takes her to the beach because it was somewhere he went with his family.

Vanitas prioritizes his mother and father. So it makes you think if Vanitas

A) likes her

B) bored and just wanted to see what dating was all about

C) using her as a grounds of stability

D) All the above

E) None of the above

I'll let you guys mull on that. In other words, this chapter they hold hands for the first time! It took them awhile to hold hands! But remember Xion never saw any difference from when they went out and when they weren't a couple. Plus Vanitas doesn't exactly initiate or is the type to change in an instant. Even still I think even after being in a relationship, there are aspects of him that just won't change and I would like to continue to write Vanitas like that.

Not sadistically cruel, but rather an awkward guy who uses a mean facade to avoid dealing with things altogether.

Music!

Xion Theme Orchestral by Bak.R (the video has a download link by the way!)

When Played: Xion takes a step into the water.

Reasoning: I wanted to add a Xion theme but not the main one I have saved up for a very important chapter later. But I stumbled upon this and fell in love with it. It's kinda sad enough that you get why Vanitas came there first place, but the airy instruments in there lighten the mood when Xion playfully splashes him.

Smile Again - Gloxinias

So, be honest. Who thought she was going to say no?

Well, it all worked out! I've been adding more interactions with Terra, Aqua and Ven. It's important now just because they become very important to her.

Short analysis but I just want to make note of some small details you should notice. When we go to Xion (in the present) she hears a note sounding weird. That is important.

Then when we go back to the past Xion says she later learned that the flowers were called gloxinias. Those flowers are important as well.

Okay! Music time!

At Musing's End (piano and strings) by Jesse Chui (go to the title of the song on the website.

When Played: When Vanitas asks if Xion has decided yet.

Reasoning: It just sounded beautiful and was a nice sound to a moment between Vanitas and Xion. Plus to me it sounded like at the end a decision where one is at peace with themselves is made.

Smile Again - Last Request

Le gasp! Vanitas wants to go out with Xion? But why!?

Well first things first, Xion is still crushing on Ven big time and still a bit angry at Vanitas a bit. I mean girls can hold grudges!

When Vanitas challenged Ven to a game of basketball, was he

A) trying to impress Xion.

B) he doesn't like Ven a lot as Xion thinks

C) He just likes being a jerk and pushing others around

I'll let you lovely readers ponder on that.

I know the chapter is uber short, but I really wanted the cliffhanger to be there! I feel like the next chapter will be short too...but I mean her memory is all fragmenty...hello flashbacks from seven years ago!

But stay tuned my lovely readers!

Music!

Sad Theme (download link because I could not find a youtube link. sorry!)

When it's played: When Xion aids Ven and has her talk with Vanitas.

Reasoning: It has sad overtones but it's fitting with how she feels bad for Ven, not to mention to me it fits Vanitas in general. And it goes well with how Xion wanted to walk away from Vanitas right then and there.

Smile Again - Bittersweet

So the story starts out with Aqua and Xion shopping. As you can see there is a time skip from Christmas to Valentine's. We have to remember this part of the story is all a memory to Xion. A huge flashback. Only certain things in her memory that stand out the most to her are recollected.

Aqua and Terra are something big because they are what got her started with involvement in Vanitas and Ven's life.

So by snooping around with Terra, Xion finds out Vanitas had set up Terra and Aqua. Of course this confuses Xion. He was the one who wanted Aqua to be with him. Vanitas tells Xion it's her Christmas gift. Something to show a 'nice' side to Vanitas.

Of course it's ruined when he says she basically has no chance with Ven. Jealousy? Hate towards Ven? Just being plain ol' Vanitas? Who is to say right now.

It puts Xion down but Ven comes in to save the day. He takes her out on a date! And right before they depart, Xion sees Vanitas. Xion I guess has sort of has a defiance stance with him at this point. She's thinking 'haha you were wrong.' In a sense she's still like a kid in wanting to prove others wrong and she hopes he is thinking that 'wow Xion was right and I was wrong.'

What he really thinks? Well that's saved for another time.

Music time!

Dreaming Island's Story by Yiruma

(sorry I couldn't find a better version)

When it's played: When Ven suggests to go on a date.

Reasoning: It has a gentle start. I can just imagine Xion being sad, and then when the song picks up in intro is when Ven suggests for a date. It gets a happier tone for when she smiles, but a sad tone when she sees Vanitas.

Smile Again - Christmas Eve

Hello my lovely readers! Here we are again with another analysis and music corner!

So I'll do music first!

Chapter 5 songs!

Chaconne and Our Moments Together were both used. If you look at previous posts you'll know when they are played.

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

When it's played: The second song Xion plays for the family at the house.

Reasoning: This is my favorite piano rendition that I found. I think it suits the mood of the family very well and it just sounds like a song for people who are close to would listen to. Vanitas's parent's adore Xion, so it works!

Okay onto talking about the chapter!

Xion starts out the chapter by thinking of a gift to give Ventus. In the end though, she ends up finding a gift for Vanitas and is still working on Ven. Yuffie's advice sticks to Xion when she picks out the stuffed animal for Vanitas.

To him, he smiles to himself because he thinks she was thinking of him...which as moody as he is, he still needs care!

His parents love Xion! They aren't the stereotypical rich parents. Could be naturally, or because they know to enjoy life more with a sick family member. Although Noctis was awfully cheery for a guy with a major company to worry about and his health.

But yeah, they love Xion out of their own opinion and because just someone has been spending time with their son who has secluded himself with his own issues. She's sort of a hero to them in a way.

Xion is very surprised to see Vanitas smile. He doesn't even realize it when he does. When he looks at her it's not out of hating her that he stops smiling. But when Xion smiles at him, he starts to smile back. But it goes away once the piano stops playing. Maybe he just likes her playing? Or maybe so his parents don't catch him?

No matter how quick, it lingers on in her head and is one of her last thoughts as she heads home. So, who fell in love with who's smile first?

Smile Again - Family Ties

AND MUSIC!

But anyway! Here's my analysis/small notes

So for chapter four the main point was learning about Vanitas. So Xion and Vanitas get into a tiff of course. Which results in Xion leaving to go and she meets Ventus.

Their relationship is starting to develop into a very close friendship. They are at ease with one another. Unlike Xion, Ventus does have other friends, so it is a big thing that he does want to have lunch with her and chat even if it is just for a bit. Then of course there is the scheming.

You can tell by the way how Ventus teases her that it is really out of fun that he's decided to go out of his way with pairing up Terra and Aqua. So far, the two have been unsuccessful. But it's not something they are completely involved in. They have lives of their own and things to do.

Vanitas doesn't like Ventus. We can tell that, but who does he like since he's so grouchy! But we learn that he does have his own reasonings.

In short Noctis, his dad, is sick he wants to take over to continue the family legacy and such. It is interesting to note that Xion and Vanitas do have something in common. At one point he used to want to be a pianist. Is that why he wants Xion to play? Well maybe, maybe not.

His parents aren't exactly the typical rich parents you see most portrayed to be. From meeting his mother, you can see she is a very down to earth, caring and devoted mother/wife. She loves her family dearly.

My friend pointed out that when I write I love concentrating on the small details. If you guys have ever read my fic Spring Waltz, you know this is completely true. I love the little details in a story. It never catches people's attention so when it becomes essential it's like BAM! So one small detail involved is Stella's words. What her words are, well you'll have to guess.

Another small detail I want to point out (actually this was involved in Stella's words as well haha) Vanitas is not good with words. He's not social so his interactions with people most likely come off wrong than he intends to.

When he tells Xion to make him lunch at the end, it's more like him trying to say thanks for the thought when she wanted to thank him for the carnival event. Xion sort of understands it. She knows he's not good with words now to not get thaaaat angry, but she doesn't full understand his meaning behind things.

Okay so the songs used for this chapter!

Chapter 4 songs!

Chaconne by Yiruma

When played: When Xion is talking with Ventus in the garden about their plans to match up Terra and Aqua

Morning Waltz by Jesse Chui

When it's played: When Stella is talking to Xion about her husband and Vanitas

Reasononing: The beginning of it has a serious tone, and it is a serious tone. To me the song has a mixture of sad, but gentle melody to it and the way Stella talks about the situation she has that tone. Sad, but is able to talk about it.

Smile Again Music!

Okay, usually I would give you guys a download link for an FST I put together. But, I feel bad for that so I'll just be putting up youtube links for songs and such. Support the artists! I'll also be setting it up so that you guys know what songs play in each chapter!

Chapter 1: Dearly Beloved by Takehiko Yamada

When it's played: When Xion tests out the piano towards the end of the chapter. This is what she plays as Vanitas listens to her.

Reasoning: I picked this song because the first chapter is a prologue and this song is always a menu song. Plus the piano version fits in because Xion is a piano player and such.

Chapter 2: Chaconne by Yiruma

When it's played: When Xion searches and finds the garden along with walking through it with Ventus.

Reasoning: It has kind of an airy feeling. And the garden serves as a place for Ventus and Xion moments, so if there times when I write the garden scenes, you can bet this song would be playing. Usually.

Chapter 3: Our Moments Together by Jesse Chui (These songs couldn't be found on youtube so you have to manually go to the site and press the play button for the desired song)

When it's played: Beginning of chapter when Vanitas tells her to play a song already. Also the background information of the piano room.

Reasoning: The first time this song is played, Xion is actually playing it on the piano. But later on, I might actually have this song just play whenever the two are interacting 'nicely' together in the room. Like how Ventus and Xion have a theme song for their place together this is the theme song for Vanitas and Xion together when they're in the piano room.

Well there you have it! When I get the other chapters up I will post more songs up for all my lovely readers!

Smile Again - Misunderstood

I love creating squabbles between Vanitas and Xion. It's more entertaining that he almost has a 'hold' on her. You've got her who definitely acts of her own accord, but really has no choice but to obey him. Even if she does she still has her own attitude to add into it.

I love how she is actually trying to pair up Terra and Aqua behind Vanitas's back. And plus it was a good way to develop the relationship between Ventus and Xion as friends.

Vanitas is no doubt a mean guy. But often his actions are misunderstood. Yes, he is naturally cunning and deceiving but I wanted to portray him as a character who has reasons behind what he does. Not someone who just shoves somebody down for the sake of doing it.

It's important for Xion to realize this early on. It's what will help develop the two's relationship together.

And you guys who have read Spring Waltz and are now reading this notice my analysis is different. I'm trying something new. Hope you guys like it!

Smile Again - Three Wishes

So Vanitas's last name is Caelum. And yes his parents are Stella and Noctis. I think they would be fitting parents for him.

So far from what we know about his mother, she is a kind, understanding sort of woman.

I love how Xion is so bi-polar sometimes. It's nice contrast to Vanitas who can be very serious and one note.

This is also the chapter where Xion meets up with Ventus for the first time. He's portrayed as a very nice guy who gets along with everyone.

Note how Xion has "secret areas" with both Vanitas and Ventus.

Also this chapter shows how Xion is average in school. Probably below average. She's the student who just does what is needed. A difference between her and Aqua. I have to tell you it was very hard thinking of an incentive for Xion to want to be tutored and not leave Radiant Academy.

I guess I kind of do enjoy giving her a hard time by making Vanitas the tutor.

I love the surprise I threw in. Vanitas likes Aqua?! What? Or at least he wants her to ask him out. Both are complete opposites, so what's going on there? Poor Xion has to set it up to, but in reality, she's going against her word.

Vanitas's second wish/task for Xion is for her to play the piano whenever he asks (it may or may not have a pivotal role in the story later on). She doesn't quite get it, but for now just think of it as Vanitas taking advantage of people's skills for his own good.

Smile Again - Prologue

So Smile Again is a new story of mine that involves my OTP!

The story starts out with Xion reminiscing her time at her old school. She is 23. You're basically taken back into her memories when you read the high school portion of this story.

I plan to bring the readers back to present day after I'm done telling her high school tale.

I added in a love triangle, obvious by how she is crushing on Ventus, a third year student. She hates the school and her only friend is Aqua. Aqua is a fourth year and the president of the student body. She's described as a model student. But she is still in her high school years, evident when she's shy about Xion bringing up her crush Terra.

This was a very short introductory chapter. So I can't really say much about it without giving it away.

But, here are the characters and a little bit of info.

Xion - 2nd year student. In the performing arts deparment, more specifically piano.

Vanitas - 4th year student. He is in the academics department. He's very smart and rich.

Aqua - 4th year student. In the academics department and excels at school and being a leader.

Ventus - 3rd year student. In the academics department and is on the basketball team.

Terra - 4th year student. In the academics department and is on the football team. Good friends with Ventus.

So my elements in this story that I have drawn from previous stories of mine are: rich kids, first person because I feel like I write better like that, and a high school and adult story points of view.

Hope you guys enjoy!

Spring Waltz: Chapter 20

Yay! I finished it! I'm sorry it took so long! Don't kill me!

Okay so some notes and such about this last chapter.

There is a time skip. Roxas was back from his practically a year business trip. Namine is still in France. I wonder how many of you were like WHAT!? when you saw that Namine and Xion were friends.

I never wanted Xion to be the bad character :O I just made her seem like it tis all~

Namine does make it back in time for Selphie's wedding :D

And there she meets Roxas!!

Namine's feeling that she decided to go with was she wanted closure. Roxas didn't. And yes for all you smart cookies, I incorporated a lot of the stories themes into this last chapter. I figure I had to tie them all together somehow.

It's symbolic that Roxas took Namine off the dance floor hand in hand!

Another year passes. And I wanted it tie in with how the story started. Namine observing what she was like. I also wanted it to make it seem like Roxas and Namine were getting married. But they weren't. It was Xion and Vanitas (my OTP now by the way. I'm obssessed!).

I wanted the ending to be kind of in the air. They are together, but you don't know what the future holds. It ends with the reading feeling like they do have a strong chance of being together.

So that's it :D I hope you guys enjoyed the story and thank you all for supporting me all the way to the end! Much love to all of you guys. Even more to those who actually read this blog!

Spring Waltz: Chapter 17

Woot analysis time! Sorry for the delay folks. School is such a pain in the A-S-$ xD Moving along now~

So it starts out with Namine reflecting on why they had a fight. And looking at her memories you see the two being playful and adorableness with one another. Brings it back to the whole 'perfect on top and a wreck beneath it all' thing that goes on as a whole in the story.

But so happy moment ruined when Kairi's in the hospital! So Namine rushes like mad there. So our poor Kairi fainted. But of course it's a good thing she went to the hospital because we find out excellent news. She's pregnant! It was a perfect chance to give a little Kairi x Sora fluff since the story has lacked it a bit.

And in comes Olette~! Of course she brings bad news by saying she wasn't going to take the job. What is this right!? We know she's hired by Ven and it's that reason why she doesn't want to work for him because of Namine's 'history' with him. But of course Namine doesn't know whether if it's with Ven or Aqua since she sees them both at the hospital. Bit o' tension there so she slips out~

Only to leave the hospital and into Roxas's loving arms. Booyah! So Roxas takes her to the beach! Woot to see a sunrise! Spending the night together on a beach?! How romantic!

Of course things take a turn for the worse when Namine realizes she grabbed Roxas's [Ven] camera that he gave her oh so long ago. Of course she hides it from Roxas only for it to be exposed later. [symbolism people, symbolism right here!]

So of course when Roxas finds it he acts out. Namine believing it's out of jealousy. A lot of you readers got this right or spot on close about why Roxas reacted the way he did.

Roxas offers her a new one in exchange for her to rid of the old one. Ever since he met Namine he wanted to forget about the past and start over with her. Kinda like how Spring is a season for new beginnings [gotta love that symbolism] Roxas is striving for that and that includes getting rid of everything that would remind her [or even him] of the past. It's a haunting factor for both sides really.

But of course at the same time it's also a good check up for Roxas. When he asked her where she got it from she answer's Ventus. That would be reassuring to him to prove that she still thinks it's Ven and doesn't remember it's Roxas.

Don't you love how things begin to crack bit by bit? But of course they make up later when it returns to the present. Roxas apologizes and my is Namine just too forgiving or understanding? I'm curious to see what you guys think.

But nice cafe moment is ruined by Xion. To get rid of her? Roxas has to talk to her. Alone.

Xion and Roxas meet. She holds a double edged sword to his throat practically with her little bet/proposal. Roxas must tell Namine the truth by the end of the year. The only silver lining is that if she forgives him at all will everything disappear and he can be together with her. If she doesn't forgive him he must go through the enagement. If he doesn't tell her he must go through the engagement plus the fact that Xion will tell Namine herself if need to. It's not good hearing that from someone else. And if he doesn't agree to the conditions at all he still has to marry Xion.

Looks like the guy really doesn't have any other option. Between Xion and Roxas's mother you have to wonder who's the real puppeteer here?

Thanks everyone you've been amazing! Look forward to chapter 18!

Spring Waltz: Chapter 16

What time is it!? Analysis tiiiiiiiiiime! Don't shoot me for the lameness xD Anyway...!

We start off with Xigbar and Mama Roxas. Bit of a darker tone start huh? Well she's got something nasty planned as you couldn't tell already. And so mean comparing our beloved Namine to a weed Dx

Even if Xigbar is on the bad side, as I've said and I'm saying it again I lurve writing about the Org. Members and that includes him as well :P

Namine's lazy day! I admit adding that in there was mostly partly due to me having such a tough time writing this chapter!! It's like a building block chapter for me so it was dull writing some parts. BUT I got into it at the end :D

So Namine starts her day and we see Leon again! So connecting to the end and now we know that Xigbar was trying to force Namine out of the apartment. No doubt a scheme by Mama Roxas. But Leon doesn't cave!! See he does care!

A girl would also like to hope that she’s wrong about all this because seeing your boyfriend’s mother’s worker first thing in the morning usually isn’t a good sign.
Boy did I hit that theory on the target.

When Namine says that it's like a hint. Because yes it was a bad sign. Things were just horrible that day for her.

This was even comfirmed when she said: I think this was when I realized that this would be the day where things would be taking a turn for the worse.

Which was right before she met up with Olette. First off before we get into that. That line up above is a hint. A bit of foreshadow if you will. Things are about to go downhill and all serious and dramatic like starting with this chapter.

As shown when we see Olette crying like no other. The reasoning? Well you guys know. It's cuz she got fired by her job. And everyone and their mother (literally) knows it's all because of Namine. That explains why Olette felt bad about everytime she looked at Namine. I mean you can't tell one of your best friends "ohey I got fired cuz of you. kthnxbai!"

But really we do know that they all have a share of their problems. Selphie was mentioned beforehand with her history of dates. But that was fixed. So of course the others will be fixed...in due time. We've got Namine...well this whole story is her problem. Olette with the job, Papa Olette (I felt a need for that xD), and the whole wedding, and Kairi was mentioned to be exhausted. Two reasons. More on that later kiddies ;D

So Xiggy spying again. Mentioning how Mama Roxas is just 'toying' with her. Oh dear...

Then we have Aqua and Ven time. Aqua goes on to explain what she's had to deal with. First the call for help from Namine which failed. Then the call from Larxene and company. Yay for more Org. Member moments!

All in all we have everyone trying to go behind each others backs and do things. Some more helpful than others. In this case Roxas's org members are the helpful ones :P

We go to Namine. Now of course you think omg Axel told Roxas? But wasn't he trying to prevent Roxas from knowing? But in reality Roxas gave Roxas totally different news xD

Which leads to Namine cleaning. There's another foreshadowing moment in this hiding somewhere hehehe ^^

But moving along Namine finds some old photos. Good ones...and in her mind bad ones. If only she knew. On one of the photos the date March 21st is mentioned. The reason? It's officially (on my calendar anyway) the first day of spring! And flashback!

In this flashback you notice...she almost remembered his name :O Well like I said this is the chapter where everything just starts to crumble and here's where the first crack is! Course that damn delivery boy ruined everything xD

Namine of course tries to forget about it, which brings us to one of the reoccuring themes in the story. You can't forget about the past.

Oh and why didn't I include the date? Cuz I gave you guys enough fluff the past two chapters xD This one has a more serious and downer edge to it.

So moving to Xion and Luxord. So Xion has something planned. And she doesn't like Mama Roxas interfering. She shows concern towards Namine. Makes her character seem like an enigma. I mean do you like or hate the girl here? Make up your mind! We're at a war here woman! Well in any case what is Xion planning, we'll just have to wait and seeeee!

Delay T.T

Urg I was hoping this wouldn't happen. Sorry guys but looks like another delay for the next chapter of Spring Waltz.

I'm really sorry! It's been hectic over here what with cramming in last minute things for a family wedding and the whole lack of inspiration. School is starting in less than 2 weeks so I have that to worry about as well.

I won't be able to post tonight like planned but I'm hoping for a post tomorrow? If not you can expect one sometime during the weekdays~

Once again I apologize T.T

Spring Waltz: Chapter 15

Alright so chapter 15!

Mmkies so Chapter 15 had a couple of purposes. Introduction of Aqua and Ven into Namine's life xD & to give you hints that mama roxas and Xion are planning something...seperately of course!!

We start it off with Namine enjoying her morning. That is until she thinks and then getting a phone call from Olette causing her to worry. Of course it's nothing to worry about.

After all, Olette only did spur on the wrath of Kairi xD So we find out, reluctantly because of Kairi, that Aqua is a wedding planner and was hired by Olette and Hayner for their wedding. I'm so mean to Namine sometimes XD But there's a reason for Aqua being there besides making Namine's life more complicated.

So moving along to Mama Roxas and Xion's chitchat. It's interesting to note how Xion acts. You would think they'd be on the same side. Mama Roxas believes it to be because of the whole seperation during college.

On the other hand for Xion it seems like she doesn't want to do as dirty deeds as Mama Roxas and even tell hers to leave Namine out of this whole thing. Really makes you question her character a bit.

Then yay for Demyx and Larxene! Haha their interactions along with Namine make me giggle and I love writing about it. Once again I"m so mean to Namine having her run into Ventus. But at least it's just silent awkardness this time? Yeah I know, shutting up.

The dialogue between Namine and Roxas I think is another thing. I like to add fluff to balance out my meanness towards them xD

Roxas is starting to slip~ But he makes up an excuse which is actually true but Namine doesn't know it. So what does that mean? More to come next chappies loves~

Spring Waltz: Chapter 14

I IS BACK!

Hello, hello! Had a great vacation :D and now I'm back with a chapter. I think I'm still in vacation mode as this chapter was hard to write T.T That or it's because I'm now in the middle and that's always difficult for me to write -.-

First thing is first. Hope you guys enjoy the mini FST. Don't expect a song analysis soon because that will be happening towards the end of Spring Waltz cuz the songs are reused :P Hence the mini! Now onto analysis of 14!

Olette is getting married!!! Yeah-yuh! Of course I was going to give her a happy ending. Someone has to be happy in this fic right? *get's shot for it not being Namixas right now* Yes, I think I might involve Olette's wedding in. I mean it will be shown, but I want to use it more plot wise...if that makes sense to you guys o.o

Then we move on to Roxas at his office finishing up some last minute work things before going to see Namine. Yay date! Of course our favorite Xion shows up. Isn't it creepy that she just acts so happy go lucky like nothing happened? I love portraying her like that. Xion has more layers to her then one can imagine. Tsk tsk.

However not so sure Axel and Roxas are appreciating it. She of course get's angry at Roxas. It's like scary how much she wants to be with him. Tying in with 358/2 days a bit like as she starts to lose it ya know? But it's not like she's full blown out mental yet or anything. (@vanillapuff, I know you're just waiting for this to happen xD)

But she does threaten Roxas to tell Namine everything. Which is not good. On soooo many levels xD I really am too mean to my OTP Dx

Then Ven (HEART VEN! *cough*urm sorry about that) comes in with Aqua and lawl at Roxas and how he notices a more...different Aqua. Pregnant characters are fun to write I think xD

Even more so when the moodswings kick in. Poor Ven xD So Roxas goes off not wanting to be late but has given the ok for Aqua to be involved. Jeez everyone and their mother (hint hint) is going to know at this point. EXCEPT NAMINE! Tsk, tsk.

So Ventus goes on to tell Aqua. It's the basics that we know, except from Ven's point of view. So Namine did in fact went out with Ven, leading to that very first flashback that appeared in the story.

I walked up the stairs accompanied by some other girl who was there to work on a project with someone else in the house.

“So you’re going on a date with him?” I nodded happily.

The door opened revealing a boy with blonde spiky hair and blue eyes. He took one look at us and shouted towards the stairs. “Hey Ventus, your date is here.” Sure enough coming down those stairs was the other half to the pair. Yellow spiky hair and all.

He looked in my direction and smiled. “You look beautiful. I can’t wait for our date!”

So the other girl who was going to work on the project was someone else was Aqua and Roxas. Hence the jealousy xD So Namine did go out with Ventus, but just once. Of course Roxas sure knew how to play his cards right twisting his own little story out of it.

Then Ven continues going on about how the mama Roxas sure liked to mess with them. Resulting in Ven seperating from family and even eloping (@KiomeYasha HA I always planned an eloping but it just made me LOL when you thought it should be Namine & Roxas). Which leaves Namine and Roxas as a target. So there are still some minor details needed to be cleared up by what resulted in the split.

Namine says Roxas cheated on her Ven says Roxas doesn't tell him anything and this author says you'll just have to wait (@Caity-4479, @summerIIfire you guys and your non-patientness! Dx Also @Coolystar89796 You even shunned me for a second because I didn't feel like writing!)

So now we go to picnic!! Roxas and his cooking skills...I envy T.T But Roxas is tired of what's been going on so he takes a nap on Namine's lap cuteee!!

Of course Namine ends up taking a nap. Peaceful scene made me want to take a nap too Dx

But we have to dreams/flashbacks. A somewhat positive and well just entirely negative one. One on another promise by Ventus -actually Roxas- where Namine believes her being there or just her existance in his life entirely is a mistake. Poor thing.

Then we have the aftermath of when they broke up. Namine doesn't believe that Ventus -once again really Roxas- is even serious about this. She says she knows him to well, but gee he sure is convincing from a reader's point of view. Makes you think what he's thinking in his head while this is going on (hint hint).

Oh, that flashback and dialogue was inspired by the song Another Heart Calls by the All American Rejects. It's a good listen :O

So they wake up. And Namine thinks about this. She feels like her life is on repeat (oh what you don't know Namine) and so she's worried about losing Roxas like she did Ventus -aka Roxas-

But Roxas unbeknownst to him uses the same lines he did way back when. Well to an extent. But of course Namine finds comfort in them, just like she did so long ago. History repeating itself indeed.

And then the drama ensues. Holy essssss bomb Mama Roxas is here!? I can't give them a break huh? Well she states how the lower class never learn. She's just acting all so high and mighty I'm ready to push her off her horse...but in later chapters mind you xD

It was nice having little inserts of chatting with my reviewers. In fact it's nice talking to you guys ^^ Hmm...maybe I'll considering posting up a Q&A sometime. Let me know what you think about that via comments! Or you know what send me a question via comments and if I get enough I'll post it up. I'm out!

Chapter 14 Delay

So sorry to inform you guys no update on Spring Waltz this weekend! I'm out of town and won't be able to type or update, so expect one next weekend! Sorry guys!

Radiant Life

It's not officially starting yet, but here's the roleplaying forum I created. http://radiantlife.forumotion.net/

You should join!!

Poll

Alright so if you notice in the sidebar, I have a new widget. A poll!! Please check it out as I would like some feedback. Please and thank ya~

And for those who already saw it before this post, yes I realized there are like 138679684 Kingdom Hearts RP forums out there but all are so bustling or dead in the role playing area that I think a new one would be easier for users to get involved in rather then having to catch up or navigate around the huge ones. Leave comments for any additional questions. If enough votes, I'll be sure to post up more about the forum :D

I love it, now you love it too!

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AEOFUDFKLAEHFOIDUFKAF! That's my reaction when I first saw this. My friend Kryssa, known as Coolystar89796 on fanfic photoshopped me this lovely picture that goes along with my current fanfic, Spring Waltz. Gah, I wish I had photoshopping skills!

Love this image :D Plus, who doesn't love Namine and Roxas fanart?? Which I have a folder full of...no judgey!

ANYWAY, it's fantabulous and thanks so much Kryssa! You're a peach!

Spring Waltz: Chapter 13

So wow first chapter with part 2, and I have to say I'm pleased with how it turned out.

Poor Namine running into Ventus right away like that. But, it just adds more complications to a story which I love because everything is just that much more satisfying when it's resolved!

And so how to solve this? A cake meeting. It's nice to know that all the girls have different personalities. I like diversity and it can be useful. Although it just gives Namine more to think about. It's interesting to note how she says bad things happens in three.

So we move along to find out Xion is moving out. Can't blame that cuz I mean she is engaged to Namine's boyfriend after all. That explains what Xion wanted Luxord to take care of which she mentioned in the previous chapter. So the girl had it all planned out.

This is only more evident when Xion has a chat with Namine. She's determined to win Roxas back but she states that she hadn't planned on the engagement to be announced right then and there. So mama Roxas and her aren't allies but they are still against Namine and Roxas. Oy, the oppositions.

She even goes as far as to threatning her with something she knows that could hurt Namine? Wonder what that could be. Xion probably did grow fond of Namine during that time because she mentions how since they used to be friends she doesn't want to hurt her. But of course if she has to, she will.

So Ven informs Roxas on Xion...and Ven is moving too. I wanna add more Ven in. I just luffles him. But what is that going to bring to later chapters?! Bet you guys can't wait! Axel at the beginning mentions on how Roxas is making her fall in love a second time and if things don't work out there's a third time. Although how a third time would work if she ever found out, seems pretty farfetch'ed. But note that three again!

I told you guys I wanted more Ven and I did just that...much to Namine's demise. He comes to the cafe, but he doesn't know she's there and she prevents that by hiding behind the counter. Too cute Namine.

I'm so mean to Namine. When she gets back up she's faced with Aqua and what's worse Aqua recognizes her! So we know Ven and Aqua dated in high school the same time Namine and Roxas were going out. So Aqua is about to say high school but Namine only remembers something starting with an h which she thinks that Aqua recognizes her as the girl who hugged Roxas.

OH MY GOSH! I just loved typing up this next part. So Xion shows up again and runs into Roxas who she founds out lied to her...and sees Namine. Wonder how that's going to affect things. Judging by her last words...I'm going to say not good.

But to make up for that I did give Namine and Roxas a very cute scene together. It's so cute how he remembers she'd like to visit France one day! And they finally say the L word to each other. Though how Roxas says it you can interpret it two ways now that we know the truth. One, he still loves her despite him being engaged or two, he still loves her even after all this time.

Well Namine doesn't know which but she does know she loves him too and won't lose him. A resolve that is sure to affect the outcome of this story!

Spring Waltz: Chapter 9-12 Songs

Ok first off this will be the last song analysis of part one of Spring Waltz. Also, note to those who are curious the next chapter of Spring Waltz is not the final chapter. It's just the beginning chapter of part 2. Don't ask how many chapters are in part 2. Still trying to figure that out myself xD

Right so this song analysis will be more spoiler-y since a lot has been revealed since chapter 9. So brace yourself for those who haven't gotten past chapter 9 and up yet! Or how about you go read it first and come back to this blog post :P

Chapter 9
Chapter 9 had a cute little ending didn't it? So what better way to have a cute ending then with a cute little song. So, I chose One More Time by Tree Bicycles. Another foreign song but I love love love the lyrics. It can fit into the story several ways I think.

The lyrics focus on like loving your special person once again despite everything and what not. Fits because Roxas is all talking about how he'll come back for her and such. So despite the distance he wants their relationship to give it a go even after he's been gone so long.

Another way it fits, for those who've finished up to chapter 12, it's because well despite the past that Roxas had with Namine he still wants to risk everything, even lying and wants the bad memories to go away, so they can be with one another and love each other once more. See how that works? It's cohesive! Had it all planned in my little head. Just took awhile to get it out to you guys xD

Chapter 10
I sort of already did an analysis for the chapter 10 song but I'll give a short briefing of it. The song was Draw of the Song by Joo Ji Hoon. This is actually a Korean singer doing a French cover of the song which was originally Korean called I Only Know Love by Shim So Bong. Although that version is a bit too old fashioned for my taste.

Anyway, so the song fit the criteria of a serenade type for Roxas to sing to Namine. I imagined at the beginning of the story of him serenading to her but I didn't want it to be just plain old serenading. I wanted it to have more feeling. So if you read the lyrics and understood it like Namine, he basically confessed his love to her. Cute right? *sigh* someone find me a guy like Roxas xD

I've put up the translation of this song twice now but I want to look at a particular part of the lyrics.

Yesterday I cried,
but because of you today,
I’ll be happy tomorrow.

This part also connects with the story as whole as well. Yesterday representing their past and how it was rather saddening for both parties. Today, being the present they have a future to look forward to to be happy with one another...although with recent developments that future is a bit foggy right now xD

Chapter 11
Immaterial White by FreeTEMPO was the song that occured during Namine's little shopping trip. Where she goes around the city and explores. It had a nice upbeat to it that kinda fits with a scene where you see someone going around a new place.

The second song used for this chapter was Chaconne 2 by Yiruma. It's called 2 because the original is just a piano version. I liked the guitar version. I don't know it makes it seem a bit more dreamy and playful? Which matches with the small flashback Namine has of 'Ventus' which we all know by now was really Roxas.

Which I would like to note that even though we know it's Roxas in all those flashbacks, it still mentions various times of her dating the other brother and it even connects Namine and Ventus as dating on the character chart that came with the mini FST. That'll be explained as well in part 2 of the story.

Chapter 12
Our Same Word (Orchestra Version) by Yiruma is the last song used for part one. The orchestra version just fits so perfectly with the interaction that Namine and Roxas have once he catches up with her and kisses her. The stringed instruments give it that sense of sadness the two are now dealing with but the piano gave it a hopeful mood. Plus the title Our Same Word fits with how their promises are still being kept and the same one is basically being remade.

Spring Waltz: Second Waltz

So everybody here's the mini gift for the 2nd Part of Spring Waltz. As you can see under the title the mini FST is labed as Second Waltz. It's a mini soundtrack because there are less songs and because most are instrumental they will be used more frequently. The music for part is more consistant this time around.

Also after downloading the mini FST there is also the tiniest of gifts along with the files. It's just an image of a character chart for the story. With so many characters and connections I thought it'be nice to have a chart to help map things out. Hope you guys enjoy!

Download mini FST

Tracks
1) 너와 나 (Prelude) by Casker [Still the main theme song of the story which is why it is included again. Played during previews]

2) Flowers We Are by Yiruma

3) Love is by Kim Ho Joon

4) Sad Theme by Kim Hyung Seok

5) When You Love by Park Gun-Hyung

6) Who Are You (Bossa Version) by Winterplay

Translations
너와 나 (Prelude) by Casker ---> You And I (Prelude)
Nothing can possibly seperate us.
It seems as if we will be like this forever
you and me.
But the thing that seperated us was also
you and me.
What can possibly seperate us?
It seems as it would stay that way forever
you and me.
But the thing that seperated us was you and me.
La la la la la la la la la la la

When You Love by Park Gun-Hyung
I always thought that you were love
when I gave you wounds through words
that failed to notice you and just found love.
That love left.

Time goes by like an arrow.
That warm embrace is cooled.
Sleep which this night can't hold,
only loneliness is with me.

I guess I'll live breathing
With my hardening heart
That kind mind that came towards me,
I accept the punishment painfully.

If we can't go back,
then let me ask of you this one favor.
Leave me in your most dazzling memory.
Even if you've left me, don't hate the memory.

Even sorrow will gradually be forgotten through the years.
The memories will vaguely leave.
My exhausted mind
has now found a place to rest.

I guess I'll live breathing
With my hardening heart
That kind mind that came towards me,
I accept the punishment painfully.

If we can't go back,
then let me ask of you this one favor.
Leave me in your most dazzling memory.
Even if you've left me, don't hate the memory.