Notes: Two things gave me this idea. One, was my series of Sirius/Remus drabbles called "Kibbles and Bits and Bits and Bits". I'll post that on eventually, but it's at right now. The other, was K. Stiltzkin's "Unwritten Memories". I figured that it would be much more practical to combine drabbles/shorts into one story than spread them all out in seperate entries. Shorts such as "But, just wear this", "Sweet and Strong", and "Mischief" have been revised somewhat, if you've reviewed those fics already, you can always review again.

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Zanarkand looked like a bunch of jewels being thrown onto a dark blanket, but Shuyin never even noticed it. He knew that it wouldn't last since Bevelle had declared war. He didn't want to notice it, because if he did, it would tear his heart out. When he felt Lenne's arms around him, he felt better, but not much. She was a Summoner and as such, she would be in the front lines and would no doubt die eventually. That was the last thing he wanted to think about because it made him want to burst into flames.

"What are you thinking, Shuyin?" Lenne asked, her long dark hair blanketing over Shuyin's blond head.

He wanted to say, "Nothing," but she would have never believed it. He shut his dark eyes just to feel her more strongly since he was certain he would never feel her again before long. Shuyin took a few deep breaths before finally asking,

"Why doesn't forever ever last?"