The day was cold…and on the roof of the Fabre manor stood the golden haired swordsmen. His hair was dull as the rain smacked his face, making his skin turn a little pale. Usual crystal blue eyes were weak and empty…and all that remained was a tired, broken soul…
Guy took another step towards the edge of the roof, his boots tapping lightly on the tile, yet it was somewhat quiet due to the pit pat of the rain.
He couldn't take no more…they hated him…everyone…his friends…thanks to the demon…
Luke's voice rang in his head as he started panting heavily, taking another step towards the edge of the roof.
His hair stuck to his face as the rain lashed down more. A crack of thunder could be heard in the background…along with an angry voice.
"There you are!" the red head spat, pointing at Guy "Get here so I can smash your-…..…Guy? What are you doing?!"
The blonde didn't look back.
He spoke softly, and Luke couldn't hear him over the rain…he could just see his lips mouthing "goodbye…I'm sorry, my friend…"
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
Guy jumped.
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One week earlier…
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"GAILARDIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!"
Luke yawned, opening the door to his room. He was only wearing his black undershirt, and his hair was scruffy and messy. Emerald eyes gleamed a little through the cracks of light coming through the window. He blinked, watching all the maids outside his room run around like crazy. Were they looking for…Guy? He was supposed to be there, since everyone was gathering at Baticul to celebrate the kingdoms second year of been united with Mulkuth.
"I'm here…" said Gailardia's calm voice, as he gently put a hand on the girl's shoulder, shivering a little at the contact.
"Gailardia!" the girl smiled in relief "thank god I found you! He would have had my head for sur-"
"Calm down…" Guy chuckled "what's all the fuss about?" he spoke softly, removing his hand and ruffling his hair a little nervously.
"His Majesty and Duke Fabre want to see you…they are in the Duke's office"
The blonde nodded "Alright. I'll head there straight away"
Luke, still listening in on the conversation couldn't help but wonder why his father and uncle had called for Guy. Why would they want him? Well…Guy was a Mulkuth noble now…and he was very important. So important in fact that Guy had been adopted by Jade and Peony, who were now in a relationship…yeah…Luke did find that a bit weird…but they were a happy family, so he wouldn't complain. As long as Guy was happy…he was. He'd stick by Guy no matter what…well…that's what he thought…
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After knocking on the door to the Duke's office, Guy waited for a response and when he heard the word "Enter" from the Duke's booming voice he opened the door rather quickly, practically stumbling into the room. He was met by the emerald eyes of both the Duke and the King, who seemed to chuckle a little at Gailardia's failed entrance, both of them seeming to be in a rather happier mood…which was odd, Guy hadn't gotten that impression from the Duke's tone of voice. Guy quickly closed the door behind him, and blushed in embarrassment, completely forgetting to bow to the men, but they didn't seem to notice either.
"Welcome Gailardia" the Duke said, watching the blonde with a small smile.
The king also wore a small smile under his grey-reddy moustache, and he placed a hand on the boy's shoulder "we have much to discuss".
"W-We do…sir?" Guy stuttered a little, what could he be talking about?
"Hmm…I've noticed my daughter has become…rather attached to you" At the king's words, the blonde blushed bright red, almost as red as Luke's hair. He covered his mouth.
"W-Well…I-I…uh…I…" Guy stuttered, and the two other men found it rather amusing, giggling amongst themselves.
"I shall stay out of this affair Gailardia" the King spoke kindly "however…should you hurt her…"
"I-I won't sir…you know that!"
The King nodded "I trust you Gailardia. Now…we must deal with more…urgent matters"
"Urgent matters, sir?"
The Duke now shuffled over to Guy "those herbs…you know the ones Pere gets? Weeeeell..we've run out. And since Pere is busy cooking for all our guests, who will be arriving tomorrow, we-"
"You want me to go and get some herbs?" Guy finished the sentence, grinning a little. He knew the Duke all too well…he really liked those herbs in his tea. "You called me down here to talk about Natalia and tea?" He chuckled and sighed "alright…I often wonder why I'm always your errand boy now…I'm not who I used to be."
"That is very true" The Duke placed a hand on his shoulder "you are more than you used to be." His tone softened…and for once in his life…he spoke honest and truthful to Guy "You've changed Gailardia. You are twice the man you were before, honest and true…and brave. You let your anger well up inside you for 16 years and never let it consume you, apart from when you were forced to…which was, in my eyes, the best thing that happened. I was able to see you more clearly…like your father. I knew him well…we were friends once, you look so much like him…and your mother…so sweet and kind…you are so much like her." The Duke wrapped his arms around the blonde, and hugged him tightly "they would be so proud of you…I see them in you."
"S-Sir…" Guy was speechless…had he really just heard that?! A tear ran down his right cheek…
The Duke pulled back and grinned "and I'm sorry to send you on this errand Guy but…you're the only one, save Pere, that knows where the herbs are!" he smiled at the blonde, ruffling his hair gently. Guy smiled back weakly, before leaving the room quietly and silently. After he had gone, the king turned to Duke Fabre "Will he be alright out there alone? What if…its true…what we heard?"
"Guy can handle himself…" the Duke said quietly "I doubt it's true…but if it is…Guy could be in danger…"
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Guy was out in the woods, heading towards the cave where the herbs resided. He swung a stick around playfully, using it as a sword, slashing branches as he walked in a rather bored manor. He threw the stick to the side, and carried on walking a little way with his hands in his pockets. The sun shone through the cracks in the trees, the warm heat hitting his body. Just then…a rustling sound was heard.
Guy stopped. And his breath quickened a little. He turned sharply. In the distance there was a rather small tree, with a shrub beside it. And behind the shrub, was a girl. From what he could make out she was wearing a brown jacket, with a white undershirt. She had on brown, fingerless gloves and a black skirt. From the bit of her leg he could see between the leaves, she wore white tights, and brown boots. Her long golden hair was up neatly in a ponytail, and her fringe was to the right, with a little bit to her left. The two stared at each other for a while…before the girl turned, and as quickly as she appeared, she was gone. "Wait!" Guy called after her, reaching out an arm…but she had gone. He'd never catch her now. He had a strange feeling…he knew he knew her…
Guy had decided to carry on his search for the herbs, and it wasn't long before he came upon the cave. He ventured in there rather often, so he had hung fire torches on either side, making it easy to see. Yet this time…the cave seemed different…the fire…the flames…were blue…and Guy's stomach turned. Something was off about this. Just then, out of nowhere, a gush of wind flew towards Guy from the cave, he raised his arms to try and balance himself. His heart skipped a beat as he heard a dark voice echo through his mind "Gailardia…come to me…". He knew he shouldn't…but his feet disobeyed him! It was like…he moved on his own. He didn't want to…this was against his will!
"GAILARDIA! COME TO ME!"
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NOTICE: I've taken advice from my previous fanfics, and hopefully I've spaced out my writing a little more, and made it easier to understand. I do have a good storyline for this, and I really hope you enjoy it. One thing I do ask…PLEASE REVIEW! I want to know what you think so I can make it better!
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