The Furtive, Fragile Fiddler
My purpose is to heal the sorrows of the female heart.
My tools, a simple fiddle and a simple melody.
My reason, long since forgotten, eroded by the river of time.
My name, no longer existent.
She Who Sought Vengeance...
Why?
Why my people, Mother Sky?
Why my family, Father Earth?
Why me?
What did we do to deserve this horror?
Why did the river carry the spirits of illness?
Why did those harbingers of frailty possess my people?
Where did those axemen come from?
Why did they brandish their axes?
Why did they hurt my neighbors, my friends?
Why did they hurt my mother?
Why did the able refuse my courage?
Why did my father place me on his horse?
Why am I running away from the tribe?
Why can't I protect the others?
Why can't I protect Mom and Dad?
Why must they embrace Death while I flee from it?
Why should I flee from it?
Why can't I just-?
What's that sound?
Is it... a song?
Why is it melancholic?
Why is it somber?
...Why is it soothing?
Why is it comforting?
Why is it invigorating?
...Why is it hopeful?
...Why did I want to embrace Death?
Why should I dishonor my family's wishes?
...I won't disobey those wishes.
I won't yearn for Death's embrace.
I'll survive.
I'll seek vengeance.
I'll get to the bottom of this...
Where is that tactician?
Why did he vanish on me?
Wait... I hear a melody.
Melancholic.
Somber.
Soothing.
It's beyond this hill...
Comforting.
Invigorating.
Hopeful.
Is that... coming from him?
Is that... a fiddle in his hands?
Where did you learn that song?
He says it's from his mentor.
Why does that answer... not satisfy me?
He tells me we should depart straight away.
Though I agree... why am I now perplexed?
Lady Lyn...
Forgive this foolish soul.
Forgive it for deceiving you.
I... cannot reveal the truth- not yet.
Forgive me...
Yes: I got bored, so I thought I should put this "piece" out there and purge the idea right out. If you like it, it may become more than a simple one-shot.
Also, about the "Romance" category... That will be my little secret; everything will be clear in due time.
Wait a moment... I guess that means it isn't a one-shot.