This is a story based on Judal-sama's amazing manga Vampire Game. (I don't own Vampire Game, FYI.) It's my first fanfic though, so please be kind. It's roughly after the 8th book, so if you haven't read that far, THERE ARE SPOILERS. Just a heads-up!! So, without further ado, I give you:
Broken Dreams
Enjoy!!!!
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In that moment, she knew everything was over.
It had seemed innocent enough. Ishtar had merely wanted to go on a horseback ride through the countryside of Zi Alda, and desired her bodyguard be there with her. "Just in case something happens," she said with a mischievous smile. He had sighed but agreed to come.
And so they had set off. Ishtar rode atop a frisky palomino named Spirit, and Darres rode Backbreaker (who had been recently renamed Phelios).The scenery had been spectacular; bubbling brooks, quiet forests, and flower-filled meadows melded together into a dazzling display. After an afternoon of racing one another through the woods and fields, (Ishtar always won; she threw a fit if she didn't and so won by default) the skies turned to dusk and they found themselves approaching the Zi Alda castle. Ishtar slowed her horse down to a slow walk. "Darres, can I talk to you?" she asked quietly. He noticed she was acting unusually serious, and so dropped his horse back to ride side by side with her.
She blushed ever so slightly and took a deep breath. "You know, Darres, you've always been there for me," she began. "Ever since I was a child, you were the only person I had. I was never alone, but I was still lonely. The people around me- they didn't see Ishtar, they saw the princess. A vessel for Saint Phelios's blood. Nothing more. And while I was surrounded by servants and fineries, I was alone and jealous of "normal" people. They had families to go home to. I had no one.
"Except for you. You were there for me, no matter how much of a brat I was. You saw me, not as the princess I am, but as a human being with feelings and emotions. It's because of you that I feel strong enough to keep trying at life. Because of you, I don't lie down and wish for it all to end. And trust me, I would. Life is so difficult and painful, but you're a constant reminder that there are good things in it too. You matter so much to me, Darres! Can't you see that?" She turned her face to him.
He could see where this was going. "Princess," he said quietly. "I understand what you're asking of me. But I can't. I'm your bodyguard, not a nobleman. It's not allowed. I can't love you." She was staring straight ahead, but he could see her eyes sparkle with unshed tears. "I'm sorry, Ishtar."
She didn't reply. Without looking at him, she spurred her horse and galloped into the castle's stables.
Darres sighed and rested his head on the horse's neck. He felt horrible for what he had done to her, especially because he felt the same way. It broke his heart to break her heart, but this was for the best. Wasn't it?
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Oh my god, I just realized I kept calling the place Ci Zeneth! Sorry! I fixed that, so it should all say Zi Alda now!
Thanks, everyone, for taking the time to read! Now, would you pretty-please review it?
