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Serah Farron | Final Fantasy XIII-2 | Not Reserved
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Character: Serah Farron
Fandom: Final Fantasy XIII-2
Character Notes:
History:
Serah lived relatively peacefully with her older sister Lightning (unless she was attending university as a history major) until she met a man named Snow Villiers over one of her summer breaks. It didn't take long for them to fall in love. Unfortunately for them, however, Serah's interest in history landed her in a bad situation. After visiting the Bodhum Vestige, Serah was marked by a Pulse fal'Cie named Anima - who had been trapped inside the Vestige.
That night, she had a dream that she transformed into Ragnarok and destroyed Cocoon. The vision scared her so much that she broke off her relationship with Snow in order to protect him from her new nature. He chased after her, however, and reassured her that they would get through it together.
Not long after, Serah met Vanille and the pair unload their problems in turns. Serah didn't realize, at the moment, that it was Vanille's fault that she was turned into a l'Cie in the first place. Therefore she remained on friendly terms with the woman when they parted.
The day after Serah's chat with Vanille, Serah and Snow searched for a present for Lightning's birthday. That night, Snow proposed to Serah and thus gave her the courage to tell her sister the truth. However, when Lightning was faced with the truth of her sister's new nature, she balked and grew angry. Snow tried to bridge the gap between the sisters, but it was no use. Serah ran away from the meeting in tears.
Serah Farron | Final Fantasy XIII-2 | Not Reserved
Some time later, during the Purge, Serah encountered Snow and Lightning again. After Sazh tried to kill her - because of what she was - she tried to put all of them at ease. She then craftily led them onward to their fate (which was unknown to them at the time). Upon her task being completed, she was crystallized - signaling that her Focus had been fulfilled.
Later, when Snow learned that Serah's Focus had been to draw more people into the Vestige, he was devastated. He had thought, originally, that Serah's Focus (like the rest of the Focuses) had been to save Cocoon. Yet, once the group reached the end of its journey and realized what all of their Focuses meant, Serah woke up and forgave Lightning for being so callous to her. She then started to plan her wedding with Snow.
Serah moved in with Snow and began teaching the children of Gran Pulse. In particular, she taught the children why Cocoon fell. Yet, before she was able to settle in properly, Lightning disappeared. Confused, Serah sought out Hope and Snow for answers. Hope gave her Lightning's knife, which he found at the base of a pillar, and Snow told her that Lightning was likely holding up Cocoon with Fang and Vanille (who had been crystallized at the end of FF-XIII). Serah didn't believe them, considering she had seen Lightning only a few seconds before.
Two years later, everyone believed that Lightning was crystallized - except for Serah. She held onto her belief that Lightning was out there somewhere. Finally, Snow gave Serah his engagement pendant and promised her that he would find Lightning - no matter the cost. But, after a year of hearing nothing, Serah knew something was wrong.
That night, she dreamed that Lightning was fighting a mysterious man and a boy arrived in New Bodhum to aid her. At the same moment as her dream, a Crystal Meteor crashed outside and Serah awoke to find herself in completely different clothes (
because all meteors bring a change of clothes). Deciding to investigate the loud sound, Serah hurried outside to find that the village was a barren waste-land. However, that vision didn't last for long. Once it dissipated, Serah found herself in a village filled with strange monsters. When one of them tried to attack her, she called out for Lightning - only to be saved by Lebreau (a member of Snow's NORA).Serah Farron | Final Fantasy XIII-2 | Not Reserved
Personality: Outwardly, Serah may seem rather timid. However, underneath that shy exterior, she is a sugary-sweet girl with a big heart. She hates conflict and wants nothing more than her loved ones to be together. Unfortunately, the entire Final Fantasy XIII world seems to be against her. Becoming a l'Cie brought her and Snow closer together, but it drove a wedge between her and Lightning. Then, in Final Fantasy XIII-2, Serah loses Lightning (and Snow when he pursues Lightning) to some unknown force. All things considered, it would be very easy for Serah to lose heart and give up. However, the girl is made of tougher stuff.
Underneath her youthful exterior, Serah is imbued with patience and hope. She refuses to accept the worst case scenario (i.e. Lightning and Snow are dead/gone).
Serah is willing to do anything to bring her loved ones back - even if it means learning how to fight. Therefore, it's clear that Serah is also brave. While she may have played a "damsel in distress" role in the first game, she is definitely taking the reins into her own hands in the second game. In order to do so, however, she - like her sister - has to accept that she does have good instincts and that she should trust them in chaotic situations. (It was easier for Lightning to accept her instincts in the first game because she was a soldier. Serah doesn't have that education - yet, she is wary and alert to everything around her (thus why she refuses to believe that Lightning is simply crystallized on Cocoon). Therefore, even without soldier training, Serah has the gut instinct it requires to, at least, find her sister and her fiancee.)
Thus, Serah is a bright, optimistic, brave girl who inherited the same gut instinct that has served Lightning so well over the years. As she learns to fight, she will slowly mature into someone who can - and likely will - save her sister and fiancee. Serah is, plainly put, a diamond in the rough. It won't be long before she blossoms into someone that can stand on her own and protect those she holds dear.
Serah Farron | Final Fantasy XIII-2 | Not Reserved
But she will always do her best. That statement, above every other, sums up Serah best. She is a character that strives to better herself - not one that already knows their strengths and weaknesses.
Other: Serah's weapon is a bow that can transform into a sword. She can run, do back-flips and fire her bow with deadly accuracy. However, since I am taking her from early on in the game, she is still learning how to utilize her weapon(s).
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First Person (entry type): [The video function clicks on and shows a girl with light pink hair and stunning blue eyes. She is sitting at a table and sipping on some sort of juice.]
...hello. [She gives whoever may be watching a bright, sweet smile.] I would like to ask something. [Serah visibly tenses, but she fights through her shyness to continue.] If you're not too busy, that is. [Her eyes shift to her hands, which are fiddling with a napkin in her lap.] I'm a History Major and I want to spend some of my free time reading any histories on the city. I was wondering...
Is there a library nearby? [Hope surfaces in her eyes as she focuses on the camera once more.] I like having quiet time. Reading comforts me. [Even if it isn't terribly productive in the current situation.] It...helps me focus on what I should. [Not that she needs much - or any - help in that department.]
I will keep my communicator on in case you want to send me a message. [She takes a sip of her drink and swallows. Her throat is awfully dry thanks to nerves.] Thank you in advance. My name is Serah, by the way.
Third Person: The warm spray felt good against her skin. As she leaned her head forward, Serah rubbed over arms and inhaled the steam shakily. She wasn't accustomed to living in such a small room. It was nearly impossible to avoid the sounds of the city outside, but, at least, with the shower running she could drown them out for a moment.
"Light..." she smoothed her hair back, suppressing an unhappy shudder, "I will find you. I promise."
The tell-tale sting of tears welling up in her eyes caused her breath to catch.
"...Sn-Snow... I know you're taking care of her. Like you t-take care of me." her fingers curled against the slick wall, "Just wait a little longer."
There was no helping it. The tears spilled down her cheeks. It wasn't often that she allowed herself to feel sad. But, at times like these, when she felt so hopeless, it was hard to hold the tears back. Yet Serah wouldn't allow herself to stay in this state.
Reaching down, she turned off the water with a jerk and grabbed a towel. After wrapping the cloth around her, she stepped out and set about fixing her appearance. Thankfully, the shower had washed away most of her tears - as well as the puffiness they caused. Thus, it didn't take much for her to look like herself again.
Giving her appearance a confident smile, she nodded her still damp head.
"We'll be alright. They're waiting for us." she bounced off and grabbed her clothes, tugging them into place, one by one, "Who knows? Today might be the day~."
Sitting down on the edge of the bed, she dragged a brush through her hair and curled her toes against the carpet. Maybe if she kept busy, the waiting wouldn't be so unbearable? She dropped the brush into her lap and frowned at the bristles. Easier said than done - and she knew that, especially when she was locked up alone in some foreign city that spooked her out of a dead sleep every night.
But...
But...
Serah gazed at the window and smiled softly to herself. There was still hope. There was always hope. And that's all she needed to remember.
PENDING: second sample
Absolutely!
I wonder how far away it is. [She glances at the communicator, her lips quirking up slightly.] I know Gran Pulse has its problems and part of me is glad to be away from it. [Dropping her gaze, Serah grimaces.] But that's selfish, isn't it? Big sister and Snow need me. I'm the only one that knows they're missing.
[Uncrossing her arms, she clenches her hands at her sides.] I will go home. For them. Because I have a dream and they do too. Together, we will make Gran Pulse the kind of world that we want it to be.
[She smiles genuinely at the sky - silently sending her sister and her fiancee a message. She then picks up her communicator and brushes it off.]
I'm finally getting settled in and I was wondering...
Does anyone knows how to fight hand to hand battles? I...should learn. And since Lightning isn't here to teach me... [She bites her lip shyly.] I don't know if I can repay you, but I will try.
Thank you. [With a soft smile, she ends the feed with a click.]
Rejected