So yeah, i got my hands on it, and i didnt find an english version of it so far, if you know it exists already (maybe even an official one) tell me, i'll stop this then.

i'll update multiple times a week, i want this to be a 1-month project of mine. Also, since i am neither a native speaker, nor very good in english, feel free to correct the shit out of the written text.

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PAGE 3  (1+2 are Cover + empty space)

FINAL FANTASY XIII-2 

-NOVELIA EPISODE 1-

Author: Jun Eishima

Free Translation by: TheCrystallish a.k.a Crystalchild

PAGE 4 (Starting Page)

“…It’s a miracle…”

It is indeed, Vanille answered, with a voice that wasn’t really to be considered one.

They tried so desperately to prevent Cocoon from crashing, it was home to so many people, so many lives.. they tried to protect it with all their strength. But after what could have been the fraction of a second – but also an eternity, Fang and her awoke… here.

When they’ve been turned to Crystal a long time ago by the the Fal’Cie Anima , everything was different. Back then, everything, and everyone turned into deep slumber -  even Anima itself.

But now they were able, even if they’d sleep, to observe the World around them.  The warmth and dignity of Gran Pulse, the almost unbearable beautiful people … everything. They could even listen to the voices of their beloved friends.

Soldier’s wandered with raised Weaponry out of Airplanes. Their uniforms looked somehow familiar to her. Yes … those had to be soldiers of PSIKOM. But they weren’t  Enemies anymore. Their only goal was now to help the people of Cocoon, to protect them.

In the near future, they wouldn’t point their weapons at human beings anymore. They couldn’t prove it, but they felt their intentions were sincere.

“Well, what does it imply if our destiny is to never see them again? We can change our destiny, we can let miracles happen!”

Tagged for later.

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Hope’s voice was loud and clear. In his face, she recognized sadness – but also determination. They really made a miracle come true – they saved the residents of Cocoon. But it had to be child’s play compared to the task that it has to be to save Vanille and Fang from the crystal that was seen as their prison. Or at least so he thought.

Thanks Hope, she whispered to herself. We will meet each other again… somehow.

We’ll always watch over all of you. You can’t see us, but we see you. Entire Gran Pulse is in our sight from up here. So off you all go, live your life’s . Be happy, and never leave those you love.

Vanille was satisfied, being able to watch all her friends united again. She was happy, being finally able to atone for her sins, the terrible things she did. Serah and Dajh turned L’Cie because of her…

After the excitement of her friends being well and unharmed had lowered a bit, it looked like Serah’s and her eyes crossed sight, they noticed each other, even if it was just for a brief moment. But this moment ended quickly, for Serah’s eyes were observing Cocoon. A Shadow appeared on her face.

Those are my very eyes, Vanille thought. The eyes of someone who is aware that his deeds brought misery over others… The Fate of her that made so many people suffer, is what pains her now. The weight of this guilt is what overwhelms you. It scares you, it is impossible to stand against it, so your only way out is to run away from it…

I know this look on her face. I know it because mine was once the same…

I know what Serah is going through right now.

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Just to think about it makes her suffer beyond imagination.

But I still remember what she said to me, at that day in Bodhum.  I still remember how she looked into my eyes, and told me that she’d make it through, as long as she has her friends. I know that even now, with feelings of guilt, she’d get back on her feet and continue walking.

 Quietly, Vanille called Snow, who stood next to Serah.

Look after her, okay? Be there for her. This way she will make it. Even if the worst was going to happen, she wouldn’t give up. I know that you’d try to force a miracle, to save me and Fang, but don’t do this. You have to be there for Serah, first and foremost.

Even if it would have been impossible for him to hear her, Snow looked at Vanille – even if it was just for a second - and she perceived sadness in his eyes. As if he’d heard her calling… as if he tried to say sorry…

(Note; It seems that it’s Snow’s turn to think know, even if it wasn’t mentioned. Just wanted to tell, since it might have been confusing without being able to read the pages that are still untranslated)

As we were united, I did neither think about the past, nor the Future. I just wanted to be sure. I wanted to know that we brought Serah back – I couldn’t think about anything else.

I am just a simple minded fella - this was more than enough for me.

I am sorry, Snow told Vanille and Fang, who looked like they’d be sleeping inside this huge Crystal.

He followed Serah’s eyes, and was put back into reality in an instant – two of their friends weren’t as lucky as them. They were not saved. This would be the wrong time to be happy and to celebrate.

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During my slumber, I had a vision. I saw a future were we all laughed together – Vanille and Fang were with us. This means that this can’t be it – it can’t be the end. It can’t be…

“Cocoon is ruined, huh?”

The Sound of Serah’s voice brought Snow back down to earth.

“You saved me. I am back to my old self, and I am finally allowed to see you and sister again, but…” She said while her eyes observed Cocoon.

“I know that I have to do something , I mustn’t be the only one that is being saved. I mustn’t be the only one being happy… But what can I do? “

Serah was right. So many people lost their home, their existence. So many people were in need for help. But the thought alone where to start with all of this would almost overwhelm someone.  This is why Snow decided not to think about it anymore, since he wasn’t the kind of guy to think things through in the first place.

“Well, if it is in ruins, we have to build something new, right?”

A simple answer given by a simple guy.

“Like… a new Cocoon?”

Serah was stunned, she stared at him with excitement in her eyes.

“No not a new one, a different one. Instead of recreating Cocoon, we could build a City right here, on Gran Pulse. I know we can do it.”

To be honest, this was simply the first thought that crossed his mind.

* Minor Issue fixed in Page 7's translation * ~ next Page will be up later today.

feel free to comment. :P (And correct! ~ i want this to be written in at least acceptable, solid english without too many flaws. )