A long night of Rose thinking alone leads to an interesting conversation between her and Lailah, and a promise between the two.

(birthday fic for Kokiri-Hylian-Hero. Tales of Zestiria. Rose/Lailah. WARNING: SPOILERS FOR THE END OF THE GAME/ANIME)

This tale follows the journey after the final battle with Heldalf, there will be spoilers.

Symonne was cursed and she knew it, from the moment the Shepherd, his Squire, the Prime Lord, and her Sub Lords left her crying on the stone floor, the Prime Lord's words ringing in her ears.

"But once you raise your head and take the first step toward your answer...wouldn't you think thatis when life begin?"

Meanwhile, Rose also had her own question to answer: What happens next?

This takes place post game, and so shouldn't be read until after you beat the game.

Rose gets sick, Lailah takes care of her.