PART I

Prologue

I do not know when it all began, really. Perhaps I never will. You don't have to see things to know that they hurt you.

Were you to ask me how it had come to this, I cannot give you an answer so quickly. As if it were that simple. Time. Fate. They have played their hands, as I have played my role in the stars. It is so easy to place our lives in the balance they create. So easy to fake responsibility for the turning of the wheels.

As for why all this has happened...should you know? This is a personal battle, darling. From the beginning, this was my burden to bear. As it is, I hadn't realized soon enough what was to come...when the wounds resurfaced, they were naught but old scars.

Do you understand?

Have you any inkling of what is left to witness? Of the significance of the past and its relation to truth?

That's right, my dear. Neither did I.

What I do know is this: the knights were born for the Goddess Loa. 'Tis her will that we play.

But this story...is mine.

Disclaimer:

Genso Suikoden is property of Konami. This story is based on Suikoden III.
Fanfic written by Spatula Gurl. Contact me at author@chocobuckle.com. Or click the review button.

(PLEASE READ!) Author's Notes:

I was contemplating whether or not to have an AN at the end of the prologue, but well...there are just a few things I need to explain before you and I continue on this fanfic.

First of all, this may sound strange to you, but this is a prequel to a story I haven't even written yet. ^^; Now my reasons for writing and posting this prior to the original story I was planning on are simple--A Knight is shorter and less complicated. It's easier to get it out of the way. It has less characters than the other story. Also, I doubt if a reader would be so much bothered reading a prequel first before the story it's a prequel to. When I get to finish all these suikoden stories, it wouldn't really matter now, would it? ^^; (I'm even planning to write a one-shot piece related to these two stories I am talking about, so that makes it three...but let's stop here first before I confuse you guys further).

As to why I am calling this a prequel (you might be asking--why not just call the other story a sequel, right?)...well it's just that! This isn't actually the main story; it's mostly a look in the past, to provide a little background on the larger picture. ^_^ Do not ask me about the details too much--I don't want to give away spoilers.

Also, I'm sure most of you will be asking if I'll be pairing off orginal Suikoden characters here. The answer is yes. One of my main purposes for this story was to provide a solid foundation on a couple of romantic angles I planned to have later on for the other story. ^^; If you have a problem with mush, though, fear not! As I said, this is just a glimpse of the past. You won't see much action here, I assure you. It's not the focus of this fanfic, merely a little (and I emphasize that word) sidetrip.

And in case somebody else asks--I'm not really a fan of yaoi. Gome! ^^;;;