I don't own Roan or any other character from Grandia II. I do own Chelsea and Ferris, and I will own Tim when he comes in.
Chelsea retreated to her throne. She'd had a hard day with some monsters in the kingdom, and preparing for the carnival the next day. The carnival folk were Gonzola, Paella, Risotto and Carpaccio who all came from Cyrum Kingdom. She didn't know how she could face them, thinking of Cyrum made her think of Roan. She had left him 4 months ago, they both had to go back to there own kingdoms, being the King and Queen. She reached her hand into her pocket and clutched a necklace, it was one that Roan gave her before they separated. Tears began to swell in her eyes, as she wished that she'd told him how she felt about him. Maybe it would all be different now, they could of been together, or the Kingdoms could of joined together. Ferris walked into the common room, he was Chelseas loyalist guard.
"Everything alright, your majesty? You seem down about something". Ferris approached Chelsea.
"I'm alright Ferris." She looked up and gave a weak smile, tears still in her eyes. "I'll be fine, I just need to sort my thoughts through." A tear rolled down her cheek and she placed her head in her hands.
"Oh, well I'll be on my way then." Ferris gave a bow, then walked towards the door, he opened the door and walked through.
"Ferris, wait!" Chelsea stood up and ran towards Ferris. Ferris turned and closed the door. "Ferris, you have to help me."
Roan wasn't holding up that good either. He didn't cry like Chelsea did, people will think he was weak. Instead he became less talkative, and lost his appetite. The necklace he gave Chelsea was part of a set, one saying 'best' and one saying 'friends' and when they joined they formed a heart shape. Roan pulled his half of the necklace from around his neck and looked at it, he had the side that said 'friends'.
"Looks like that's all we'll be.. Why didn't I tell her when I had the chance?" Roan pushed his head back the chair and looked up, the ceiling was decorated with the battle of good and evil. He thought of Ryudo and all the other friends he had made on his adventure with them, they were his first real friends.
"Mareg, I know your up there.. Give me strength, Buddy.."
"Ferris, you have a family, right? So, you know what it feels like to be in love?" Chelsea blushed at the question, but managed to look up at Ferris who was sitting across the table from her.
"Your Highness, you have to understand. Love is a funny thing.. It comes in many forms, and most of the time it causes pain too."
"So I noticed.." Chelsea looked down, then rested her head into her hands. "But, what if you love somebody and they are completly oblivious to it?"
"Please, tell me who this person is so I am able to assist you farther." Ferris placed his hand onto Chelseas to re-assure her. "Chelsea, You know you can trust me and that I am here for you, Ok?"
Chelsea gave a weak smile. "Ok, It's Roan. The King of Cyrum, can you remember him?"
"No, Can't recall him. But aren't some circus folk coming from there tomorrow at the carnival? Maybe they could pass on a message?"
"Not just a message..."
Chappie 1 done! What does Chelsea have in mind? How will Gonzola and co. help her and Roan get together? Find out next Chapter!