Quick Authoress Notes: If you ever have seen the anime, Romeo x Juliet - this is actually quite similar to it.
Uh... I uhm, guess this is almost a written version of Romeo x Juliet (anime and sorta play) using Gundam Seed characters and such...
Uh... Let's just get this started.
Disclaimer: I do not own Gundam Seed, or Romeo and Juliet, or Romeo x Juliet, they all belong to their respected owners.
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Act 1-1: The Strike Rouge
"Zala… You bastard you…"
The room was covered mostly in blood, from the carpet, to the silk cloth, to the paintings on the wall and than to the bloody corpse of his fallen wife. That was how Uzumi Nara Athha came upon her, in the corner of the room, her royal garments ripped from the torso up, as fresh blood dripped from the blade that was pulled out of her.
He attacked the killer of his wife, just to be easily flicked back to where her body laid – by none other than the leader of the Zala family – Patrick. His dark eyes glared intently on the other man, as a couple of men backed their leader up.
"From this night on, the Athha family will be stripped of their leadership over Aube and the Zala family will rule over this land."
"You fool! Do you defy against God's will?"
He retorted back, dark eyes firing up now as his hand had crept over to the hilt of his fallen blade. Before he had time to attack once more, Patrick Zala loomed over him, his sword held high as he was smirking proudly.
"I know not of his will."
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Around the great, castle of Aube – quiet foot steps resounded throughout the empty halls, as two young girls were looking around. One was with pink hair, which showered passed her shoulders, and the other, who was dragging the older girl around, had dark, blonde hair, which reached above her shoulders.
"Don't worry Princess, we'll find your Mother soon."
The older girl soothed, smiling gently down at the younger girl, as she clutched onto her hand more. They were suddenly drawn to a room down the hall way, as a small, pitiful cry came from there. Peering in, the blonde girl's eyes widen, as she spotted a very familiar figure in the center of the room.
"Father…!"
She cried out, but her voice was quickly muffled, and than she was torn away from the scene – as the other girl she was with started to flee from the room, carrying her along. The head Zala pulled his blade out of Uzumi's stomach, and turned to the cry, just to watch the girls flee.
"Follow them. Make sure all Athha's are slaughtered before you leave. We can not have any of them alive."
He commanded to the two men who were behind them. They nodded, and chased after the young girls who left the area as fast as they could. They caught up in a mere of two minutes, swords pointing down at the girls' throats. Cringing, the two young children held each other – expecting it to be the end, until a scream tore through, and the two men that were just in front of them were pushed away by another.
"Princess, thank the Gods you're safe. Please, come this way."
The man who pushed away the guards held his free hand out for the two girls to grab, and smiled softly. The girls took his hand, and then found themselves on the giant man's back, as they fled the scene successfully this time.
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Fourteen years has passed since that faithful night, as the Zala family had stormed the Athha palace – and took reign over Aube. Instead of people being treated like equals, there was a definite difference between the poor, and the nobility. Commoners were being accused by soldiers that were part of the Zala family, for having to be a survivor of the Athha family, and then executed right after.
Just like this day…
"Stop it! W-What did my Daughter do?"
A mother was in distress, as her daughter was in tight bonds, with the wooden handles of spears at her neck. The woman was trying to get to her daughter, but was held back by soldiers. The daughter cried out to the guard who by the looks of it was the leader, in attempt to plead for her case.
"I-I… I have no idea about the Athha family!"
"Hah, I have a testimony right here from a witness stating…"
"Lies… They're all lies!"
At that sudden outburst from the mother, the citizens who were crowding around went berserk as well, appalling against the guard and his men for their actions.
"Silence! All of you! Now take her---"
Before the lead could sentence his command, a dagger flew by his head, and tore through the testimony he was showing to the rest of the angry citizens.
"Who in the…"
"Stop right there! Sheathe your blades at once, before they rust in the scolding sun!"
A voice boomed, as the shadow of a figure loomed over the citizens and the soldiers. Over by one of the broken pillars of an old building, a cloaked person stood there, smirking proudly. They were dressed in a long scarlet cloak, which covered their body. A hat had covered most of their face, and their identity was hidden behind a small face mask – that went around their eyes.
"Damn it! Who the hell are you?"
"It's… It's the Strike Rouge!"
The girl who was held captive exclaimed, a smile widened on her face, as hope beamed in her eyes. The 'Strike Rouge's' smirk grew wider, as they leaped from the broken pillar, to the captive girl. With one quick flash, their rapier was drawn, and it broke the bonds that held the girl.
"Thank you very much!"
The previously held captive girl said to the cloaked figure, and then ran into the open arms of her mother. The guards were furious now, as they gripped tightly onto the handles of their spears.
"Get him!"
The lead commanded, pointing his blade at the 'Strike Rouge'. The men complied easily, as they closed in on the Strike Rouge, expecting to end this quickly. The Strike Rouge whirled his cape, distracting the guards momentarily, as he did a 360 degree turn, and unsheathed his rapier once more, countering against all the spears.
Three spears flew into the air, as the guardsmen backed up in surprised. The Strike Rouge took this moment of surprise, to leap at the leader of the guardsmen and knock him back with a kick of his boot. The citizens cheered on their savior, as he smirked – before leaping away from the scene.
"Y-You won't escape!"
A flustered guard cried as all the men broke out into rage, and reclaimed their weapons. They followed after the young man who suddenly showed up of no where, and made a fool of their brigade. What they didn't see, was a young boy who was in the crowd throw a bunch of spherical objects, which crackled, pop and broke under the guards weight.
"Humph, serves you right."
The boy muttered, before pulling his cloak over his head, and escaped the scene as well, going in the direction the Strike Rouge escaped in. After the minor road block, the guardsmen immediately gave a chase, vengeance in their mind.
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A/N: Heyhey every one, and welcome to The Melancholy of Strife, a remake of Romeo and Juliet using Gundam Seed and maybe Destiny characters.
I'm Picup - the Authoress of this Fan fiction obviously. Hehe... I haven't written in the Seed section for a while huh?
I started on this today after watching the first episode of Romeo x Juliet the anime. It was quite strange, I thought Romeo and Juliet reminded me of Athrun and Cagalli in a way I guess. That and being an AsuCaga fan...
Well, enough of that.
This is just the beginning - so forgive my shortness, I'm kinda low on time... -scratches head-
We obviously know who the Strike Rouge is (or I think we know)...
Uhm... Let's see...
Oh right, each act is broken down into three parts. This is just 1 out of the first act. Next chapter will be 2-1, and than 3-1 and then the start of Act 2.
I don't think I have much to say.
This is also being put on my Deviantart - which you can find on either my home, or just search my name there and you'll be able to find it. So if you feel more comfortable writing comments there or something, feel free to drop a line or something.
Uhm, until next time? -rolls-