These chapters will include crack-pairings, If don't like that, you better not read it...
The Crimson Bodyguard and the Empire's Bright Blade
It surprises her some times how easily her spear can pierce armor, no matter if her opponent is a paladin or a general, her strike is always powerful enough to punch a hole in their armor ending their life in one swift blow.
An arrow flies past her head narrowly missing her head, Tanith wastes no time, her pegasus dive bombs towards the sniper and before another arrow can be fired she strikes, her spear pierces the sniper ending his life.
The Seraph Knight swings her weapon throwing the lifeless body to the side; her free hand tenderly rubs the neck of her Pegasus, a proud smile on her lips "Good job girl…"
With a sigh she scans the battlefield, she's not surprised to find that there are still many servants of the goddess standing, their numbers were huge, every floor of the accursed tower was filled with them…
It was then that she caught sight of red dragon advancing on a group of four sword masters, any normal human would panic and flee at the mere sight of such creature, but the servants of the goddess knew no fear…
The dragon wasted no time attacking with his fire breath, and just as Tanith expected the sword masters were faster, moving with lightning fast speed to dodge the attack, one of them however is not fast enough and his incinerated in an instant.
Tanith brings her Pegasus skyward almost reaching the ceiling of the room, if the dragon was to survive he would need a hand she was sure of it…
And to her surprise the Dragon turns with great speed stepping on a sword master crushing it, another fire breath ends the life of another sword master leaving only one standing.
The seraph knight descends upon the oblivious sword master; her spear impales his body easily…
The red dragon stares for a moment as the seraph knight frees her weapon from the body of her victim…
Seeing no other enemies nearby Red dragon reverts back to his human form, even in human form the man was tall, well muscled and fierce looking.
Tanith knew exactly who this man was…
She smiles politely "Gareth, you show superb skill. Still, take care not to push yourself to hard" she is not surprised when the man does not return her smile.
He stares at her for a moment and nods stiffly…
"Good to see you…" he says "Be careful amongst these weaklings, they are mere insects, but their stings hurt".
He nods once again, turns and leaves towards the front lines…
Tanith smirks, somehow, the way he spoke about the enemy made her feel refreshed, she felt like it did not matter how many foes came she would be able to defeat them all…
They were, as he had said…weaklings…
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There is only one man standing between them and the goddess…
Powerful enough to halt the advance of the whole army, the light magic he wields is unmatched, the fabled Creiddylad…
Tanith could barely contain her anger, that man was the world to her empress, how could he betray her so?...
It didn't matter…she was going to end his miserable life herself…
Her Pegasus lands gracefully with practiced ease, Sephiran remains silent, unmoving, he would wait for her do make the first move…
"So as long as you're alive, the doors don't open?" she ask, her eyes radiating anger "I've got an easy solution to that problem" in one swift move her spear is mere centimeters away from his face.
Sephiran remains unfazed, a sad smile on his lips "Tanith, you are a kind woman"
The seraph knight growls angrily "Don't flatter yourself…" she lowers her weapon and prepares her pegasus for the attack "I do this only for Lady Sanaki".
And so she charges, her spear held tightly, ready to take his pitiful life…
But it is not so easy, Sephiran sidesteps at the last second, the realization hits her hard, she had made fatal mistake…
Light surrounds her…there's no way to escape…
She feels the power of the Creiddylad in her very being, the light that would soon consume her, ending her life…
Suddenly she along with her pegasus are pushed to the ground, a huge body covers them both, shielding them from the attack, it only takes a second for Tanith to realize that a red dragon is protecting her…
"Gareth!"
Her voice however cannot reach him, not against the roar of the explosion of light…
And then there is silence…
Sephiran observes the strange scene before him and smiles, somehow watching that display of companionship made him remember, the times were both laguz and beorc were friends…equals…
There is however no time lose himself in memories, his next opponent approaches, commander Sigrun of the holy guard…
The Red Dragon straightens himself and de-transforms…
Tanith scans her pegasus surprised that there is no wound to be found, her gaze turns to her savior…
Gareth stares right back, his fierce look never leaving her "I'll be your shield, commander Tanith" his breathing his quick a ragged "But don't leave my sight…" he's severely wounded, no beorc or laguz would be able to take the full punch of that attack and continue fighting…and yet "In order to protect you, I must be able to see you".
Tanith, Commander of the Begnion holy guard found herself smiling, a sweet kind smile, the kind of smile the she reserved only for her empress…
"Understood" she says, the smile on her lips turns into a smirk "I would be honored!"
Gareth nods silently and moves to stand next to her…
Their enemy was still standing; the doors were still closed…
The battle was yet to be won…
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The final battle came at last…
Ashera the goddess of order stands before them…
The whole army awaits the order from general Ike to begin the battle…
Gareth stands at her side, his gaze focused only on the goddess that is soon to be their opponent…
"Are you ready commander Tanith?" he asks without turning to face her…
"I am…but" she hesitates "This is not what a true soldier should say, but…if I lost you, Gareth" she stops herself for a moment, she can feel her cheeks blushing "I don't know how I'd go on" she turns her gaze at him, hoping he would do the same "So, I beg you, please…don't die"
Her heart skips a beat when he turns to face her, a confident smirk on his lips, carefully he takes hold of her hands, his eyes stare directly at her, Tanith can almost see the fire in them "Together, we can survive anything"
That's all it takes to make her smile, a sweet bright smile, a beautiful smile…
But there is no more time for words and feelings, the battle was about to begin…
And they fought side by side to the very end…
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Gareth, Crimson bodyguard and Tanith Empire's Bright Blade
Though the feelings between them were strong, they choose to put their duties before their love, they went back to their homes to protect those they cared about, they never forgot one another…
"Is good to see you again Gareth"
He stands there, surprised to see her…
"It has been 3 long years…"
He nods, still taking in her beauty; her hair is a little longer, it is the only change he can find in her, those beautiful blue eyes still look at him with unspoken love…
Nothing has changed between then, he is sure of it…
"Empress Sanaki will arrive shortly, she comes to speak with King Kurthnaga"
He nods but does not say a word…
She smiles sadly and takes a step closer "I wanted to see you, to see if things between us are still the same"
She looks at him hopefully…
"Please, say something"
He moves in a flash, taking her in his arms, she's stares taken aback by his sudden move…
"I've missed you"
And their lips meet in a hungry long awaited kiss…