Tales of a Legacy

I haven't written fanfiction for a few years now, but I'm saddened by the lack of fanfiction for Tales of Legendia. Therefore I got off my lazy butt and decided to write some. I'd like to think my writing's improved, but I'm probably just really rusty.

Anyway, this story will be a series of drabbles, oneshots, and perhaps multi-chaptered stories centering on Tales of Legendia. There may be no romantic pairings, yaoi, yuri, or crack pairings. There will be appropriate warnings at the beginning of each story so that you know what you're getting into by reading further, so I don't want to hear any complaints along that line. I will also try to provide spoiler warnings, but I can't always be accurate on what happened in which chapter. However, if you have any suggestions or critiques regarding things like my characterization or spelling and grammar, then please feel free to review and correct me. I often miss easy-to spot errors, even when I proofread, I'm that absent minded. Anyway, let's begin.

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Title: My Father's Sword

Characters/Pairing: Chloe (no real pairings, but a small mention of ChloexSenel)

Warnings: Chloe's Character Quest spoilers

The usual bustling noise that filled Werites Beacon could not be heard. The streets were devoid of pedestrians, except for Chloe Valens. She ambled along the road to the hospital. She held the hefty blade her father had used in one hand. It showed wear and tear from its days of use, but had been maintained well enough. She supposed she had Alcott to thank for that. She had a lot of things to "thank" him for.

Alcott was also the reason she hesitated to return to the hospital. She had slept under that same roof for weeks with him and his daughter, Elsa, but now couldn't bring herself to look at him. It had been arranged by Chloe herself that to repent for his crimes he would have to stay on the Legacy and help serve the people of Werites Beacon with his knowledge of medicine. Chloe was starting to think she hadn't made the right choice. She couldn't help but doubt herself. So much of what she had done so far had been for the happiness of her parents, and the well being of her family name. Chloe looked left, and then right to make sure the street was clear. She brought the sword closer to her face.

"Was I weak?" she spoke aloud. "Would you be proud of what I did?"

The sword didn't answer. Of course it wouldn't. Chloe felt rather silly for having tried something so pathetic, but indecision chewed away at her. Chloe would never know if she had disgraced her family's name by her show of mercy to her parent's killer. Surely she had permanently lost knighthood by disobeying a commanding officer, and would probably never be welcome in most places of Gadoria again.

"Father… mother… I hope you're not mad. I tried as hard as I could to restore our honor. I trained every minute of every day so that I could become a good knight. But in the end…"

Chloe thought of all the friends she'd met. Moses and Jay, always picking on one another, yet so much like brothers. Will, who cared about everyone despite complaining about having to 'babysit' them. Norma and Grune, who were perhaps the weirdest out of the group. They still were excellent friends, and never failed to cheer everyone up when things got too serious. Shirley had seemed like a rival for Senel's affection, but the girl was too kind and quiet for Chloe to dislike her. Senel had been a huge selfish jerk, at first. But as time passed Chloe began to like him more and more as he opened himself up to the concept of friends. Even though he didn't seem to return her feelings, Chloe wanted nothing more than to be near him.

These people were important to her, and although when she thought of her parents she'd always feel a deep pain in her chest, the thought of her friends made her feel warm. Chloe had been alone for so long after her parent's death. In the end, she might've been alone had she killed Alcott.

Chloe remembered the fun she had with her family. Her mother brushing her long hair while humming lullabys. Her father telling her the principles of the noble knight. They had always taken such good care of her. Not once had they placed any burden on her, despite being the sole heir to the Valens name.

"I don't think you'd care if I got revenge. What you'd really want… was for me to be happy."

The only sound was that of the crickets chirping. Chloe's feet moved on towards the hospital. Forgiveness might never come for Alcott, but she had friends and a life on the Legacy. She had a home to return to.

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Chloe received the title of Brooding Knight!

Yeah, the ending felt rushed, but I couldn't think of anything better. Maybe I'll revise it at some point, but I can't think of anything better to do with it at this point.