"Can You Let Go?"

I was floating, I think, somewhere in the unconscious recesses of my mind. Everything was blank; I could not tell if it was dark or light. It was warm, encasing, but I could not feel at ease. Something was not at rest here. I floated aimlessly, seeing nothing but emptiness, and then I felt my feet touch ground. I stood, awkwardly, wondering were I was exactly.

"I finally found you," came a haunting voice from behind me. I turned to see him smiling back at me. The first thought that struck me was the Occuria.

"Occuria, have you not finished with your petty games on Ivalice. The war is over and you defeated! Leave my people alone!" I yelled.

"The Occuria? Ashelia, what are you talking about?" he asked. I took in his appearance. No longer was he wearing his armor, but the crème laced shirt, brown slacks, and black boots he wore when we were not bothered with politics or war.

"I… forgive me. I have not released my foolish paranoia," I said. He laughed and my heart swelled. I knew his laugh.

"I know what you mean. I can't stay long, I came to talk," he said, coming closer.

"You haven't let me go," he said, coming close and kissing my forehead. I shook my head.

"But…," he hushed me.

"My death was not in vain. Dying in battle was a dream of mine. Not exactly a wish, but, as a prince, a soldier, the most honorable way to die was in battle. I wanted to bring honor to you if I died. Of course, I had wished it would be much later on in our life together," he said. I laughed, tears stinging my eyes.

"This is a dream," I said. He touched my hair.

"Yes, my queen, it is," he said.

"Please don't cry. You are doing a marvelous job as Queen, I couldn't be more proud," he said, cupping my face.

"Ashe look at me," he said. I did, his face was shining, and just as flawless and young and full of life as I remembered it.

"You are never alone," he said. With that, he kissed me, softly, deeply.

"I love you," he whispered.

"I love you, too," I replied.

"Lord Rasler?" came a boy's voice. He smiled at me, and kissed me one last time.

"Can you let go?"

"Yes, I can."

FIN

Okay, this was soooo random, I'm sorry, but I had this idea and it was bugging me and I typed it up. It's not the best, so bear with me, I've got some free time over Christmas break (yes!) so I'll most likely be typing some more. TTFN!