Disclaimer: I am the author known as Houser, and I have now once again written a new fanfic that revolves around my favorite characters within the Shining Force series. Of course it might seem out of the true nature of the game, but that's why it's called a fanfic.
Favorite Flower
By Houser ()
Flowers are considered a sign and representation of beauty. Within any culture potentially contains a special significance for the blooming petals of nature. As people say, flowers are a display of nature's magnificent wonders belonging to this world, bringing joy and perhaps, even love.
Valentines. A significant holiday for couples and those pledged for eternal love, was now proving to be a quite a headache for the young hero whom recently discovered he had relationships and emotional difficulties......
His pacing around the room would most definitely create a hole if given the time. While Dantares, his long time companion, just crouched nearby watching the amusing display of panic, and chewed on some freshly baked cookies.
"Today is the day!!! You baka!!!" cried the desperate swordsman. "It's almost Valentine's Day, and I haven't bought a gift for Qurin-chan yet!!!"
"I'm not a baka!" was the centaur's only response.
Synbios sighed, he decided he was never going to receive any support from the simple minded centaur knight, and attempted once again to think of something-anything he could do for this year's Valentines.
Many events have prompted him to frustration. Masqurin and himself have been friends for a very long time. They were best friends, and he knew he hoped for it to be more. All those stolen glances, accidental touches, shy encounters, he just could not contain himself any longer.
He did not immediately felt attracted to Masqurin in such a romantic manner, as do most childhood friends. But as they grew together, adventure together (he snickered at some of the things that had happened to them), and care for each other, he soon found himself becoming smitten with her. Initially, he felt guilty for such thoughts, which was actually triggered when Masqurin had asked him to dance with her on a ball. But he realized that if he was to feel romantic about anyone, he wished it to be Masqurin.
Dantares watched the young man silently while thoughts ran through his head like herds of water baffalos on a rampage.
'Man, it seems that Synbios really feels for Masqurin, that little runt. Not that I blame him, she is rather good looking and they were childhood playmates for Kami knows how long. Ano, maybe I should help him. But then the fun would be ruined, and I can definitely use this for black mail material!! Hehehe. I wonder if there's meat left in the well?'
With a suspicious grin, he stood up with his strong horse legs and headed straight for the door. Synbios noticed this and called out.
"Matte! Where are you going?"
"Ano, you know I have to get Cybel a Valentine's present." replied the elder centaur remotely casual.
"Nanda!!! So you're not going to help me?!"
"Iie, I assume you can figure something out by yourself. You're perfectly capable anyway. Besides, I like to watch you squirm from time to time." He gave a slightly evil grin.
Before Synbios can utter a single protest, Dantares was already out the door and long gone. The young boy sighed and sat down, still obviously concerned about the upcoming holiday.
If only the world was less complex, and that would mean that he knew what Masqurin's thoughts and feelings about him were. She always said she liked him, but mostly in a friendly manner, and mostly when they were children. And as time passed, so did her and temper. Being fried twice a day was more than enough for anyone, and the reason was only because he accidentally saw her naked while she was taking a shower........... perhaps it was reasonable enough.
But then again, it was worth it.
Strolling down the path, unaware of the admiring glances received, a young woman obvious a mage, casually made her way to the church. It wasn't as if she intended to be this eye catching, but her stunning appearance of glowing red hair and alluring figure attracted the attentions of the male gender.
She wore a simple yellow sundress today, a dress that she bought with Irene, an Asian girl with fighting skills that earned her a place amongst their group, although only for a short while. They had 'purchased' it at a market in a town they visited because Dantares needed some kind of oinment for his itching back.
Though the dress was simple, the girl sporting it was not. The dress had actually done a pretty good job amplifying her beauty. The morning sunlight reflected off of the smoothe fabric, creating a framing effect to her features. The dress had two thin straps that ran across both shoulders and reached to about her knee, allowing her to show off her shapely legs.
Her delicate fingers reached up to her straw hat and pulled it down a little to block out the sharp sunlight. She hummed happily for the day was absolutely soothing. Warm rays and a slight breeze, the perfect day for a picknick.
Sundays were very special to the people around here. Since being Catholic or Christians made it that way. But her being there was not just reduced to praying or confessions, she also considered it a place to meet her best friend, Grace.
Masqurin was always someone to comprehend her own feelings quite well, though she is mostly innocent and sometimes oblivious. But she also enjoyed teasing others often, for example: Scaring the day lights out of Dantares, while they were in a situation that seem to involve ghosts. He always screamed like a little girl (no offense for those little girls out there) and ran off to hide under a table or chair. But considering his height and body mass, it proved quite hilarious to see a huge horse butt shivering. She also always would get others into her mess and pay for the consequences.
When younger, Masqurin always told Synbios that she liked him, and always will be his friend. The second part was entirely true, but not the first part. She loved Synbios. More than anyone she has ever known.
Sighing, she recalled her most favorite memories: The occasion Synbios risked his life to protect her; grand scenes where he the two of them almost kissed; almost getting married (that in itselft was a peculiar part of an adventure they went through, though she must admit it was disappointing that didn't actually get married); etc.
"Oh, well. Syn-chan can't be that dense. He has to pick up on a few hints by now." She reddened a bit by what she meant by 'few hints'. Pretending to be sleepy and snuggling up on a man's chest while mumbling his name was NOT just a hint. Sometimes, she really was angry with the young man for being so dense. For being a terrific fighter, he sure didn't have any talent in the realms of relationships.
'I suppose that I'll just annoy Grace-chan with some girl talk.' With that thought in mind, she sprinted toward the church.
The tranquility within the facility always calmed her. Watching the people praying with such peaceful expressions always made her joyous.
Picking up her staff, the priestess slowly approached the exit and walked out the church. She was expecting Masqurin coming and they would head off to find Synbios and Dantares.
A sudden thought ran through her mind: The day known as Valentines is nearing. Silently, she snickered. As there was definite commotion and hilarious chaos bound to occur, it happened every year. The last Valentines, Synbios almost melted the heart-shaped chocolate in his hands from the heat radiating from himself (he was embarrassed beyond Hades), while trying to give the chocolates to Masqurin, and surprisingly, without denying it was for her.
There would also be various antics expected from a centaur was, which was expected to end with his skull being smashed by Cybel for his inapproapriateness. Finally, it would end with blasts of energy bolts from Hayward or Kahn who were hyper from all the sugar that they consumed.
Oh, yes. It was going to be extremely interesting.
Author's Note: Now people, I really want an review on this fanfic, or I will absolutely not have another chapter posted! I swear if there is not at least 10 reviews, consider this fanfic incomplete forever! Then again, probably nobody cares.