Here we go with another RaslerxAshe 'cause I love 'em soooo much!!
Disclaimer: I don't own Rasler or Ashe or FFXII
"The Ring"
I stood on the terrace over looking my city and watched the clouds in the sky, the people below in the street, and the light refracting off the buildings. Birds chirped happily and the wind blew gently in the summer air. The day was beautiful. I held my wedding ring in my hand and smiled at the Balthier's kindness, and thanked the gods that he and Fran were alive and well. I looked at the simple piece of jewelry and just stared. Such a small thing, held so many memories…
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I walked through the door to the terrace, smiling inwardly at myself. Rasler's back was to me. He was looking out at my city, our city, and just thinking. I knew him so well. He turned to me, smiling, sighing. I didn't exactly understand what was on his mind, but our wedding day had been somewhat overly exciting and he was a bit touchy about the rumors going around about us. Our marriage was arranged, but Rasler loved me like any true lover would and I loved him just as much.
"A marriage of convenience. A symbol of the Alliance between Nabradia and Dalmasca. This is how they see our match," he said. I smiled.
"They do, do they?" I replied. He was so silly sometimes; I knew he just wanted me to understand that he loved me, truly, honestly, and with all his heart.
"These roles we play. I must admit, I find it, wearying," he said. I rested my hand on his. I knew what he meant, I felt the same way.
"I will play mine," I said, meaning it from the bottom of my heart. He chuckled, smiled, and sighed in relief.
"I would have no other," he said with a smile.
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Rasler. He had been my husband, my best friend, and my lover. Our time together was short lived, and his life was unfulfilled. I made a promise to myself to keep him living on in my rule as queen, and indeed, I would.
Fin
The stuff in between the '0' is a flashback. I know it was from another part of the game, but I decided to put it here because I thought it would be nice. Anyway, this is vignette one and two will follow shortly. Thanks!!