The blue-haired maiden walked along the forest path. Rain was pouring down, so she was soaked. Her blue tunic had creases and folds, and her leggings clung to her skin. She had nowhere to stay, and no voice to beg for money with. She had lost her voice, but that was what she was willing to give up. To save him.
The maiden sat down on a nearby rock. The long walk from the last town had made her tired, and she needed to rest. She hoped the rain would stop soon. It was getting awful cold.
The maiden looked up at the sky. She remembered the times she had spent with her friend, and she didn't want to lose him completely. She reached inside her soul to check on that of her friend. He had been killed by a rogue guard, but she had trapped his soul inside hers before it could fade away. Now she was trying to find a way to bring him back.
You doing okay, Aqua?
I'm fine, Terra. Just a little cold, that's all.
Really?
...No, not really. I wanna go home. But... I want to save your soul even more.
Aqua, it wouldn't hurt my feelings if you kept me in your soul for the rest of your life.
Yes, but... Terra, I found the ring when they searched your body.
Wait... you found it?!
Yes, Terra. I found the engagement ring.
...So you know... that I was going to propose.
Yes. And that just makes me want you back even more.
...Okay. But... do we even know where this 'fountain of souls' is?
No, but that's why we're going to the Grand Library. To find out more.
Don't you think that not having a voice is going to affect our ability to get places?
I'll think of something.
Aqua stood up and began walking down the path again. She found a small cave that she could hide in. Laying on the cave floor, she pulled out a small box. Opening it, she took out the engagement ring.
Terra... he was going to propose. We would be getting married soon. A tear rolled down her cheek.
You okay, Aqua?
Y-yeah. I'm fine.
Good night, sweetheart.
Good night. With that, Aqua fell asleep.