Disclaimer: I don't own Ragnarok Online, but I do spent (or waste) a deal lot of my life on it… but really don't have to know that. Anyway, this story is randomly conjured, so don't hate me.

.:Denied Fate:.

By: February Frost

Old Friends

Tension was present in the air; the cold winds of the month of February blew through two unmoving figures in the forest. One had her bow stretched, her emerald eyes firm on her target. Her arms bore no indications of trembling. Her arrow held fast and true, ready to inflict sure pain on its target. She isn't a sniper for nothing.

The other gripped his katar, ready to strike. His grip was sure, His face failed to betray any emotion he might hold within, his feet firmly stuck to the ground. His jet black eyes held death within them. The blades of his weapon glinted menacingly, ready to strike. There was silence; after all, assassin crosses like him are anything but silent.

A falcon cried from a distance, and it worked like a signal on both individuals. Arrows flew in blinding speed, but its target fended them off professionally.

"Double Strafe!"

"Sonic Blow!"

The male's katar flew out of his grip, much to his dismay. But there was a grin present on his face.

The female's bow was split to two. She let it fall to the ground, but she isn't as hopeless as she seemed.

Both reached from their backs and each held a dagger on each hand. No, it isn't just over yet. A clash of metal against metal was heard. The assassin's dagger was drawing a faint trail of blood on the female's neck, which was equally countered by the sniper's dagger which found its own tip against the other's stomach.

"Alexia.."

"Wein.."

Her green eyes met his unyielding black ones.

"..I heard you're supposed to be the best snipers around. Yet not one arrow of yours pierced me. I'm disappointed."

"Don't flatter yourself, your katar missed its target and merely broke my bow.. and you call yourself an assassin?"

"Wench!"

"Bastard."

"You haven't seen the last of me."

"..and I."

Both individuals pushed each other away, and in moments, the assassin disappeared, only then did the female's exterior break. Her knees buckled as she fell over, her arms hugging herself tightly, eyes shut close as she trembled. "Wein…what have you become?" After a few moments of solitude, she stood from the ground and called on her falcon as she picked up her broken bow. It's time to go home.

"Shut up." Wein Lyell strode stiffly to his room, banging the door close. The apartment he currently stays in was a home as well to a fellow assassin. He and Slayn have been together since childhood, and Slayn was quite used to him.

"What? I wasn't about to say anything." Slayn looked at the close door and sighed, bringing a hand to scratch his head. "…eh." He then stood up from the couch and locked the door and proceeded to his room to sleep.

Wein on the other hand glared at the innocent ceiling that stretched over him as he laid on his bed. He hated himself for failing to do what he's supposed to do. His guild leader wanted the sniper to join the guild, and if she refused, he was ordered to kill her. "Why can't that damn girl just agree?!" He took hold of a spare pillow and flung it violently across his room, hitting the wall with a loud thump. A noise was heard from the other room.

"Hey! I'm trying to sleep here!"

Wein just rolled his eyes in annoyance and faced the wall, closing eyes as he forced himself to sleep. Five days remained for him to pursue the girl. "..Damn woman."

"Again Lex?" A whitesmith groaned as he saw the broken bow which he just fixed a couple of days ago.

Alexia smiled sheepishly and went behind the smith, placing her hands on his shoulder. "Pleeeeaaaase Ed, It wont happen again."

Edward rolled his eyes and got his equips to fix the broken bow as he mumbled to himself. "..you said the same thing last time."

Alexia smiled and walked back to the table along with her guild mates. Leaning against the chair, she peered out the window and out to the Prontera streets, life still went on even after sunset. Her eyes saddened a bit as she spotted two children, hand in hand, laughing as they probably made their way home. It looked so familiar.

"Wein! Wein!!" A small girl waved her arms as she tried to gain the attention of her friend.

Another boy of her age approached her with a confused look. "What is it Lexy?"

"I decided what I want to be!" She jumped up and down in excitement.

"Oh yeah? What's it gonna be?"

"I wanna be a priestess!"

The boy laughed, holding his stomach in the process. "You? A priestess? Don't make me laugh! Your temper breaks out too much!"

"Meanie!" Alexia pouted and punched his arm, though not strong enough to hurt him.

Wein chuckled and ruffled his friend's hair. "Just kidding Lexy. I believe you can be a priestess.. and I'll be a hunter! We'll fulfill our dreams together!" He smiled reassuringly at her.

"Promise..?"

"Promise! I'm gonna protect my priestess till I run out of arrows!"

She laughed and grinned mischievously. "What happens if you run out of arrows?"

"…we run!" With that, Wein ran off.

"Hey!" Alexia pouted and ran after him.

"Lex? Lex!"

Alexia came back to her senses as Edward shook her slightly, holding her newly repaired bow. "Oh… sorry, was just thinking of something." She smiled again upon seeing her bow. "Oh wow, thanks!"

Edward frowned a bit and handed it back to her before proceeding to his own place at the table.

A few minutes of chatting within the guild passed, but Alexia wasn't speaking much, all she did was stare at her bow. The only time she looked away from it was when a gypsy from her guild named Arieta called to her. "Hey girl! You look worn out…you ok?"

Alexia looked up. "I'm fine, no worries guys… just tired. I think I'm gonna rest now. See you all tomorrow." With that said, she stood from her seat and went upstairs to her room. She closed the door behind her gently and changed to her nightdress before going to sleep.

TBC.

A/N: How's that for a first chapter? It doesn't make sense to me yet, I hope to get better. I've been into hibernation for years. So this is kinda my come back fic. I'm still trying to get in touch with my inner writer. Soooooooooooooooooooooo… read and review pretty please!! -FF