Wow, a FE: RNK fanfic. Never thought I'd write one of these, especially not in THIS genre. I'm scaring myself. Bah, anyway, this is just a simple look into Matthew's mind after Leila's body is found. So, um, enjoy, I guess.
Why?
A Fire Emblem: Rekka no Ken Fanfiction by EvilGeniusMan
Why? Why did it have to be her? Why?
She knew what she was getting into when she volunteered for this mission. She knew the risks, and so did I. So why didn't I stop her? WHY? Why didn't I take here place?
When we spoke at Castle Caelin, I knew it that it might be that last time I would see her. And yet, I did nothing.
I keep wishing that this is just some terrible nightmare. Something dreamt up by my worry-wrought imagination. But, even as the foul air of this wretched island stings my mouth and nostrils, I know it to be real. Horribly real.
I have contemplated taking my own life. To cast off this mortal shell, and embrace the sweet nothingness of death. To be freed from such horrible emotions as fear and sorrow.
To be reunited with her.
But I know that this is not what she would want of me. She would think me a coward, taking the easy way out and shirking on my duties to Lord Hector. She would want me to keep on living.
And, as I think on it more, I have realized that I MUST keep on living. At least, long enough to take my revenge on the foul beast who killed her. The demon who took her away from me.
Hear me now, foul creature, I shall not rest as long as you live. As long as breath remains in my body, I shall continue to hunt you, and I swear to kill you with my own hands.
I wish that I could see her once more, if only for a short time. But I know that this cannot and will not happen. But still, I wish for it.
I want to see her again, to admit my feelings and to tell her everything.
But I know that I shall never have this chance. And that knowledge is tearing me apart.
Even now, I hear the sounds of battle not far from here. I know that soon, I will have to return to Lord Hector and continue my service to him. And I shall. But at the moment, I wish for just a few minutes more to myself.
And even as I stand here, I still can't help but wonder.
Why?
Fin.
I'm still in amazement over the fact the I actually wrote this. I haven't written a fic in over two years, and I hadn't even planned to do this. It just kinda...came to me. But regardless of that, I hope you enjoyed it. And please, leave a review if you did. I would actually appreciate constructive criticism over compliments, but if you have either, please leave them. EGM out!