Disclaimer: I do not own Fire Emblem
Even the Brightest Light has its Shadows…
"Sain," she whispered, "I…I think I'm in love with you…" It's been three days since she told me, three days since she confessed to me, and three days since my world starting crumbling. "Why?" I screamed to the silent darkness. Why did she have to say those things to me, why couldn't she understand? Those three words that people hold so sacred and pure, I hate them; I curse it with every ounce of life remaining in me. "This is a dream." I whispered, "it's a mistake, I worked too hard…This cannot be happening!" How long has it been I asked myself, how long since I made that single vow, "I will never love, and none shall ever love me. I shall protect, but none shall ever love me." To follow that single promise I made myself a fool, a jackass, spewing love like a madman… because then, no one would admire me. I am a knight of Caelin, and I will follow the duties of my knighting; I would fight for my land, lord, and people.
I have no family, but those that fight with me have become my siblings, and so each "brother" that dies in a battle takes with him a part of my soul. So limited is the remainder, that I have been left hollow and empty. But I will not show my weakness, I am a knight of Caelin, and I must be strong. So as a parting gift to those that have left me, I smile of happier times, a beautiful mask that holds each name and memory. They need only to look, and pass on with the reassurance that I will continue their lives dreams. I will never forget them, and to this day none have slipped my memory. Each name, face, and personality has been branded into my mind, my memory refusing to forget. This cursed memory that is as useful as it is torturous. I could never be a commander, ordering men to their deaths. Sacrificing lives in order for a greater good… treating human lives as a tool for a war. No, I'll leave that business to someone else, I am content with the authority of a sub-commander. I will lead my family into the front lines and save as many as I can, my shield and sword shining brightly, tinted red by the fading light.
"Sain, is that you!" Kent called, bringing me back from my thoughts. "What are you doing in the middle of the cemetery, and in this infernal cold? Quickly, let us return to the castle, it is far too late of hour to remain awake." "You speak truly" I replied my smile quick to return, and as we returned to the castle I looked back once more, "Good-night my dear kinsmen…I will visit again."
Authors Note:
Yeah, should I continue this? I really don't have a lot of time, but if someone really likes it then I'll try my best to update…no promises though.