It actually has been awhile since I last wrote a fanfic, to be honest I never thought I was good at writing but after picking up reading fanfics, I figured maybe it was time to give this another shot that might work. Anyways, the story so far…
It has been one week since Zidane's return; Garnet has been eased of her question about her love's fate on that fateful departure. She spent two years waiting for his return, ruling her heritage that is Alexandria. Her citizens old and young spent their days rebuilding their homeland while she watched from her throne gazing into the clear blue skies every waking moment she had, waiting for his return. She had given up her heritage for his love, the love she had felt for him since their grand adventure on Gaia.
"I wish moments like this would never end," she thought to herself as she laid her head on Zidane's shoulder as they sat together on the throne overseeing Alexandria's sunset.
"Zidane…"
"Not another word," he interrupted placing his finger on her lips as they gazed into each other's eyes. "I don't want this moment to end; I wish I could stay here longer just to be with you." He placed his arms around her neck as she fell into a trance, gracefully looking deep into his soft blue eyes. "I love it when you do this." She thought, as she began stroking his slightly grown blonde hair. He smiled.
"Zidane, I don't want to see you leave again."
"I know you don't, but don't worry, you know I love to make a grand entrance just for you."
"I know…"
"Dagger…"
Garnet continued looking into his eyes with an innocent look on her face. Zidane pecked her on the lips and rested her head on his chest. "You know me well enough that I would never forget about you." She looked upwards towards him as he looked down towards her. She wondered why he left the castle every night ever since he returned. Was it because he wasn't of royalty? The Laws of Alexandria were strict on people who entered within the castle walls. Time and time again when Zidane came to her unexpectedly, several guards felt the need to abide by the laws and attempt to throw him out of the castle when he was spotted sneaking in. Despite the fact that Beatrix and Steiner look the other way when they receive reports about his presence in the castle. The cunning thief knew the guards were no match for his sneaking skills.
"Hey, I'll be back sooner than you think. Don't want to be leaving you hanging now would I?" Zidane said with a grin. Garnet giggled and pulled away from him, leaving her arms around his neck.
"If I recall, the last time you said that, you ended up throwing two of the guards in the moat. Remember?" she said as she tapped his nose with her finger. Zidane let out a hesitant chuckle as he looked around innocently. "Well it's not like there's any dangerous creatures in it anyways right?" he said in a humorous tone.
"Besides, they're ok right?"
"I suppose, then again I never really asked Beatrix since they were from her squad."
"Ah well, guess I better stand clear of her then if that's the case."
"I wouldn't think much on it, your being to paranoid."
"Hey! I just don't like being in dungeons."
She giggled a bit and looked at him with a minor evil look on her face.
"Maybe you would look cute being locked up in the dungeon, always looking at me, begging to be let out, and shaking the bars. I would find it quite amusing." She teased. Zidane couldn't help but let out a small chuckle. "What's the charges my Queen?" he jokingly asked. Garnet placed her right hand underneath her chin looking towards the sunset wondering. "Well…knowing you, I think it would have to be something really devious." She whispered in his ear followed by a small exhale that sent a sensational feeling down his spine into his tail as it begun creeping up her legs.
"That can be arranged…"
They both rested their heads on each other's shoulders as several birds flew off from atop of the throne area spreading their wings off into the sunset. "Zidane…if only you knew how much I want you to stay here with me. Why must you leave me every night?" Garnet shed a small tear that sparkled down to the ground as Zidane took notice of it.
"What's wrong Dagger?" he asked while brushing her hair away from her face. She glanced into his eyes as hers began to tear up. "Zidane…I," she paused for a moment.
"Would...would…would you please stay with me tonight?"
Zidane tilted her head upwards towards his face, looking into her deep brown eyes filled with hope. He put his hand on the right side on her face slowly massaging the hopeful Queen. Zidane had known that his leave every night had always made her sad. He couldn't help that his presence within the castle to the few nobles who visited her would not approve of their relations despite the many who saw them during the play. So few nobles had disapproved about Zidane's return to Garnet fearing it may cause uproar throughout the kingdom. He cared deeply enough to make sure she would not be hurt by people who did not approve. "Dagger…" he slid a small kiss on the Queen's lips as she closed her eyes and savored the moment. "Don't worry about me, I'll be fine." He said avoiding the question. Garnet glanced at him tilting her head wondering why he avoided her question. "Why are you not answering my question Zidane?" Zidane slowly pulled away from her. He jumped onto the guard rail and stared at her with a smile on his face.
"Do you trust me?"
She looked at him a bit confused, she wondered why he asked her that question? After all the adventures they have undertaken, her answer was obvious. She took one deep breathe.
"Of course I do." She replied.
Zidane nodded, he spread his arms out as small beams of light from the sunset began to shine past his body while Garnet watched in curiosity. It was as if she saw an angel brought before her. He slowly began falling backwards off the guard rail with Garnet gasping in fear. She dashed to the guard rail looking over, seeing him sliding down the banner filled rope as he looked back at her blowing her a kiss as he flew towards the castle gates. She sighed with relief, remembering the time she to had jumped off on top of the castle tower. She rested her elbows on the guard rail, cupping her hands underneath her chin, watching her love fly off into the sunset.
"Oh Zidane…" she whispered.
"You still haven't changed…"
"I hope you never do…"
This was the best I could do to start the chapter. ^^;; a bit rusty might I add, only cause it's been so long. From time to time at the end of my chapters I'll write my inspirational music for each one from past and current FF games. Hope it's a good start! I'll try my best to make this a great story! ^^;;
Inspirational Song for this Chapter
Final Fantasy IV – Theme of Love
