Thread: A Hero's Return (LadyYunaFFX2 & Kiroz's 1x1)

Xiu Zhao Light brown hair was tossing from side to side upon a small but still comfortable enough bed. No ... A gentle voice that threatened to break down and cry soon enough echoed lightly, the head belonging to the body of a young Chinese female moving from side to side faster. Go away ... Small hands gripped the sheets firmly and she could only feel the urge to give into her desires strengthen. She was seeing what had to be by far the worst day of her life a man in uniform ringing her doorbell. His head bowed and he began to speak, the painful words echoing in her head. Miss Zhao? I regret to inform you that your spouse died in the line of duty .... That had been about as much as she distinctly recalled hearing before she darted from the door and had a crying fit that day. Even after a decade, the memory still had quite an effect upon Xiu it seemed. She'd met him during high school. They dated for a few years and even in the short time, still knew they wanted to be with one another when they graduated. And the goal was almost instantly completed. About a month or so after high school graduation rolled around, they moved in with one another in a small but livable efficiency. Whether it'd been fate or Xiu had been incredibly fertile, she got pregnant soon enough. But before he left for his military duty, she never had the chance to tell him. Xiu had planned to surprise him -- but the officer arriving had done so first. To say the past ten years were exhausting was a horrid understatement. Even if barely, Xiu had figured legal ways to get by. Tons of part and full-time jobs in pretty much any and every type of work were obtained, though a few tried to force her to choose between being a parent or employee. And those companies were the ones that Xiu left -- in a heartbeat. The well-being and safety of her child always came first, hands down. She'd been determined and hell bent on that silent vow ever since Le had been born. She'd chosen the simple but powerful name for it's meaning joy. It was the only source of it Xui now had and she'd do any and everything for her. Food stamps and cash assistance had been another major factor into Xiu's life and they had been some of the others which had been keeping her and Le from being homeless. It'd taken a lot of pride to swallow and accept, but she'd done it for herself and more importantly, the angel her love had left behind. A gentle voice that only said one word made Xiu wake her up. Mommy .... As the word echoed in her ear, Xiu sat quickly up, panting. What used to be her spouse's spot was often occupied by Le, who loved to snuggle with her. She glanced down to herself and sighed softly, running a hand through her hair. .... Again? ...Y-yes I ... I'm sorry. Many of Xiu's friends had tried to convince her to move on, find someone else. She'd considered it the first several years but went against it. What men she did wind up meeting just ... didn't feel right. So she was ready to accept the concept of being a single mom. The now twenty-eight year old soon felt herself gently hugged by her daughter, in an attempt to comfort her. Thankfully, it was summer so school wasn't in session and thus Le didn't have to rush off. Thank you, sweety. Taking a deep breath, she rubbed Le's back gently before lying back down with her, a weak smile managing to form on her face. Give me a few and I'll get breakfast ready, alright? She suggested, hoping to compromise. Deal. That was all Xiu needed to hear to make her smile widen, even if only a bit. It made her all the more glad to have chosen 'Le' ... the name truly was appropriate. Her onyx eyes gently closed as she kept her daughter held close to her, pressing a light kiss upon her forehead.