Searching for a reason
Author note: I do not own Of Breath Of Fire 4 or any of its characters
It was two months after the dramatic battle with Fou-lu. Ryu stood looking down from the balcony of the Wyndia castle. "Oh there you are." A familiar voice said as Ryu turned around. "Oh Nina, how are you doing?" Ryu asked as he turned back to the balcony. In the last two months that had past, both he and Nina had grown much closer to each other, actually if it not for her begging him to stay, he would have left long ago. "I'm fine, but it's you I'm worried about, Cray said you didn't show up for practice today." Nina said as Ryu gave a small sigh. "I didn't really feel in the mood to do any training today, so I decided to pass it up." Ryu replied. "Well you know that you won't really be training, just helping the new soldiers. That and it's not like you to just leave Cray by himself to do all the work. You know he's quite busy." Nina said. "Hum is something wrong Ryu?" Nina asked as Ryu just stood there silent. "Nina I'm…. I mean I…… I'm going to leaving Wyndia." Ryu said. "WHAT!" Nina said in shock "But, but, but why?" She asked. "Because, I don't belong here." Ryu replied. "Don't belong what gave you such an idea." Nina said. "After our fight with Fou-lu everyone had something to do or some where to go. Ursula and Scias has returned to their duties, Enshin went back to help with the hexing, Cray is now the commander of the Wyndia army, and your back to being princess. You all have an importance, but I what do I have. What can I do Nina?" Ryu said. "Ryu I never kne…, but you don't have to leave just because of that." Nina said. "Nina thank you for being such a good friend. I know with out you I would probably not be alive today, but I must leave. I want to find my reason in this world, now that the gods have left, why am I still here." Ryu said. "Then I'm coming with you." Nina replied. "WHAT… that's out of the question." Ryu quickly replied. "I'm a grown woman Ryu, not to mention a princess; you can't tell me what to do." Nina said. "Then we'll just see what Cray think of you coming." Ryu said. "Fine then I'll go talk to him right now." Nina yelled as she stormed off.
"Absolutely not, if your father even knew you were thinking of going with Ryu again, he'll kill you, and I also forbid you to go." Cray yelled. "But Cray… this is Ryu we are talking about." Nina replied. "Nina listen Ryu has his own path to take, understand your path is here." Cray said. "You can't stop me Cray." Nina said. "Don't make me tell your father Nina. Understand your family is going through a tough time, they don't need there now only daughter to go out and endangering herself." Cray said as he left.
"So you have everything." Cray said walking over to Ryu. "Yah." Ryu replied as he put on the last of his armor. "It's been awhile since I wore such weaponry, brings back old memory." "You know Ryu you don't have to leave. Nina told me about…." Cary said before he was interrupted. "I know, but I want to. I want to know the reason for my existence." Ryu said. "Well then, make sure you don't get killed then." Cray said holding out his hand. "Ha-ha I'll try not to get into trouble." Ryu as he shook Cray's hand then proceeded to leave. "One more thing Ryu, before you leave." Cray said as Ryu holted at the door. "Before you leave, tell Nina goodbye. I know it will mean a lot to her." Cray said as Ryu walked off.
It took a few mins before Ryu reached the gate that separated Wyndia from the rest of the world. He took one look back before moving on, but before he reached he saw Nina standing next to it with her head down. Unsure of what to do or say he continued walking until he was shoulder to shoulder to her. "Not ever going to say goodbye." Nina said as Ryu stopped. "I want you to know Nina, I never regretted meeting you. Your friendship has been my greatest honor. I know you'll grow up too be a great queen and you'll find a great king. Nina…. Live." Ryu said as he walked out. A tear ran down Nina's cheeks as she stood speechless. She continued to watch her old friend as he walked on and disappeared into the horizon.
