Okay, so as my chapter title stated this chapter is about Hector. It's all done from the Kia's point of view.

Forgive me if some things are wrong, it's been a long time since I last played the game so please correct me. Oh, and I doubt I'll go past K+ but I'll just rate it T to be on the safe side.

Oh and I do not own Fire Emblem! You all should be grateful!


We did it's finally over. The dragons have returned to their world and peace has hopefully returned. Thanks to my brilliant strategy and the incredible skills of everyone we made it out without losing anyone expect for Lord Eliwood's father and Leila but there was nothing I could do about that.

We are on our way back to the mainland. Everyone is in their room or blow deck celebrating but me. I'm on deck leaning over the handrails somewhat watching the ocean. The sailors kept warning me about falling over but I'm not really pay them to much attention so they eventually gave up on me. The reason why I'm up here is because I want to be alone. Granted my room is probably the better choice but the celebrators are too noisy.

I let out a long sigh that caught a sailor's attention but he quickly let it pass. I wonder when it started? When did I fall in love with Lord Eliwood? I've always kept my emotions in check so they wouldn't cause problems but that pesky love somehow escaped and it has only caused me pain. Lord Eliwood doesn't love me he loves my best friend, Lyn. Don't get me wrong I'm happy for them and I wish them the best of luck. I just wish it didn't hurt so much.

I've decided that the minute this ship touches shore I'm going to sneak off before I'll run into anyone especially Lord Eliwood. I know I'll probably regret not saying good-bye to everyone but I just don't think I'll be able to handle it. I hate crying more than anything. I feel like such a coward. But I don't know what else to do. How can this be the only solution I can come up with? Me, a great hero that helped fight the dragons off!

I turn around and slide down against the handrails. I'm watching two sailors talk amongst themselves. One glances at me and then continues to talk as if I'm not here. They're probably wondering why the great tactician isn't with the others. I'm great now. Before I was just some wondering tactician desperate for work until I fortunately collapsed and Lyn found me and now I'm the incredible tactician that helped saved the world. It's funny how things work out.

I let out another sigh. It has to be my twentieth one since boarding this ship. My eyes have become unfocus as I lose myself to my thoughts, something that I have become famous for. I've always been able to tune people out which got on a lot on people's nerves when they tried to talk to me but it's quite the useful ability when Sain is around.

Lost to the outside world I'm just staring at the thin air before me as if it's the most interesting thing I have ever seen. Annoyed with my thoughts that kept going back to Lord Eliwood I decide to turn my attention onto the stars. I wonder what it would be like to be one of them. I sighed again I'm getting tired of doing that.

"What's wrong?" this mysterious voice asked from next to me. I jump in surprise and the person laughs. "I didn't think it was possible to startle you."

I turn to face my unexpect guest. It is the buff, blue hair noble. He isn't wearing his armor so his muscles are much more evident. Armor makes a man look tougher but it has the opposite effect on him. I like him without his armor. "Lord Hector what are you doing here?" I ask. I'm a little annoyed that I jumped from such a simple question. Even though I tune people out I'm still able to senses when there are people are around me...somehow.

"The real question is why are YOU here?" he asked back. I hate when people answer a question with a question of their own. Just answer mine then I'll answer yours!

"I'm just enjoying the fresh sea air and the night sky." I lied without giving it a second thought, something I've grown very custom to these pass couple of weeks. He frowns at my response and looks up at the sky.

"It's a nice night." Did he believe my lie? The frown makes me think otherwise.

I respond with a nod and look up at the sky. We are just sitting in silence. I can no longer take the silence so I'm looking at him from the corner of my eye; he seems to be deep in thought. He ran his fingers through his lovely blue hair. I've always admired his hair and beautiful eyes. My hair and eyes are a boring brown.

His eyes are looking straight into mine and it startles me. I immediately look back at the sky, hoping to hide the fact that I was watching him. His gaze is still on me so I reluctantly turn to look at him again. I give him a sheepish grin but his frown remains. I can tell that there's something he really wants to ask.

"What?" I asked despite myself. I'm getting the feeling that I don't want to know what he wants to ask. He's rubbing the back of his head and is looking away. He let out a sigh before looking at me; his eyes are lock with mine and I holding my breath.

"You love Eliwood right?" he asked with a stern and steady voice. I feel my face heat up and I quickly look in the opposite direction of him. Is it that obvious? Now I really don't want to meet anyone when I leave.

I refuse to answer that. Silence befall us again and he is still looking at me waiting for the answer. I sigh again and return his gaze. I biting me lower lip finding my voice non existent so I just slightly nod yes. I feel pathetic and stupid right now. I wish I can go back in time and just hang out with other members of the group maybe then I won't be having this conversation now.

He starts to look at the floor and sighs again. Is he disappointed in me? It's not like I meant to fall in love! I'm getting up to leave shame making me uncomfortable. I'm up to walk away when he suddenly grabs my wrist and pulls me into him. My head is resting on his hard but firm chest and his arms are wrapped around me as if they are protecting me from outside forces but also keeping me in check. Shock has gripped me until I finally found my voice.

"L-lord H-hector!" I stuttered. My face is completely red. I'm trying to push myself off but he just holding me tighter.

He's stroking my head and then buries his face into my hair. "It will be alright," he whispered into my hair ever so sweetly. I sure hope it will... "I'll make it better."

I refuse to give into his embrace and free myself. I'm just staring at him in bewilderment. His eyes tell me that he's dead series. "How?" I find myself asking without being aware of it.

He picks me up and then gently places me on the handrail. Sure that I won't fall off he got on one knee and is holding my right hand. This whole time I'm just staring at him in confusion. He's staring into my eyes and my heart is starting to race. "Kia, I love you. Will you please marry me?"

Every thought in my head is starting to race through my mind at lightening speed. I'm becoming dizzy and everything is spinning in circles. I'm losing my grip and I'm going to fall overboard but he quickly pulls me towards him and into another embrace. My head is buried into his chest as I try to comprehend what is happening. He squeezing me tight and kissed the top of my head. "I swear I'll make you happy!"

I'm just standing there in his arms. Nothing is making any sense. Why me? When did he fall in love with me? How did I not notice? These questions and many others are passing through my head. I tilt my head up to look at him. He's looking down at me his eyes full of hope and love.

I push him away and I'm looking down. I shake my head to clear my thoughts. It is quiet and my head is empty then suddenly one question pops in, do I love Hector? I shake my head much more vigorously this time until that question is gone. I'm looking at him he just standing there patiently waiting for my answer. What do I say to him? Being a tactician and the war, we just won, I should be able to handle this pressure but I feel like I'm going to fall apart at any second from it.

"You don't have to answer me right now. You can give me your answer tomorrow," he offered and I release a sigh of relief. He smiles at me before walking away leaving me all alone to my thoughts.

I'm slowly awaking to a bright shinning light. I throw my hands over my eyes to shield them. My body is screaming at me to fall back asleep. When did I fall asleep? I don't even remember when I returned to my room. My head is too cloudy with thoughts of last night and I can't fall back asleep. Wait! I quickly shoot up and look to my window and regret doing so. The bright light forces me to shut my eyes. My eyes are burning with rage from my stupidity. But that light means I missed my chance to escape unnoticed. This is entirely all his fault!

I quickly grab my things and race to the deck. The last few people are getting off. I let out a frustrated sigh and I'm now behind Matthew, who probably is ordered to wait for me. He's probably how I got to my room too. He smiling at me and I let out another sigh. I have no idea what I'm going to do now.

As I'm walking off the last step a circle is closing in around me. I am trapped! I'm looking at the familiar faces that surround me. Most are smiling, some with stupid looks on their faces, and others are just nodding in approval. Don't I have any say in this? Standing in front of me is Lord Eliwood and Lyn their hands intertwined, the two-I want to avoid the most. Both are smiling at me, happy for me. I can't stand that sight anymore so I'm looking away finding an interesting rock to distract me.

Lord Hector along with Oswin pushes their way through the crowd to stand in front of me blocking my view of those two. He's looking at me as if he is so sure I'm going to say yes and I find that annoying. Matthew is standing off to my right he has his thumbs up mouthing "go for it". I want to sigh but I'm fighting the urge.

"Your answer?" he asked his voice full of confidence. Aren't men that are proposing supposed to be nervous?

"I'll think about it on my way to Ostia," I stated. To be honest, I think I do love him. I think my love for Lord Eliwood was just to hide my love for him. I was going to say yes but his confidence annoys me and I want to shake him up a bit and think about my decision a little bit more; after all this is probably the most important decision in my life and that's saying something. "I have a couple of things I need to do there." I added to cover up my reason.

"Aw, come on Kia!" a bunch of people yelled and I glaring at them and they just give me a look in return. This is mutiny!

"You get to be royalty!" Serra pointed out. Is that really a good enough reason?

"You're supposed to say yes!" Mathew yelled and I shake my head at him. Many other complaints soon follow those and I want to silence them all.

Hector raises his left hand and everyone is quiet. Thank you. "Okay Kia, I can wait a little longer for your response but don't keep me waiting for too long. Or I might just find someone else."

"I can assure you she will not be as smart or infamous as me." And with that everyone burst out laughing. I'm glad I didn't run away. I shall have to thank him for that.


We've finally arrived at Ostia and I still haven't told Lord Hector yes. I was planning to say it half way through our trip but I just couldn't bring myself. I wanted to tell him when we were alone so I didn't have to deal with the looks and stupid smiling faces from the others. And when we were alone I lost my nerve to confess. I never did picture myself falling for anyone or anyone falling for me.

Upon our arrival Lord Hector has been acting strange. He's been depressed but trying to hide it with fakes smiles to everyone. I really hate those smiles. At first I didn't understand why and then it hit me, he's depressed about Lord Uther's death and how he couldn't be there for his brother.

Lately thing have been real busy with everyone getting ready for the ceremony that will crown Lord Hector as the Marquee. So I haven't been able to see him. But I'm going to change that today! I'm going to find him and finally tell him how I feel! But I have no idea where he is in this huge castle!

"Looking for Lord Hector?" a familiar voice asks. I stop running and turn to Matthew, who stepping out of the room I just passed. "Are you finally going to confess?" My face is hot and he's just smiling. "He's down by Lord Uther's grave." And with that he turns away from me and walks away.

I'm rushing out of the castle and straight for the cemetery. As I rush pass maids and other people living in the castle they all are giving me dirty looks but I don't care. I just need to get to him!

Finally I make it. He is standing right in front of the grave, while I'm a little back catching my breath. Despite my heavy breathing he doesn't seem to notice me. I take a few more seconds of deep breathing before I call out to him. He jumps slightly and turns to find the source and he's even more surprised to find that it is I.

"Kia? Is something wrong?" He asked alarm very president in his voice.

"No...I'm...okay..." I say between gasps. I fear that I'll never be able to recover my breath again.

"Oh okay." He gives me that fake smile.

"Stop!" I yelled and startle both of us.

"Kia?"

"Quit showing me that smile! If you're sad then show it!"

"What are you talking about?"

"Lord Hector will you not be honest with me?" My voice is wavering. Am I on the verge of tears?

"I can't burden you with that Kia."

"Isn't that the type of thing you burden your wife with?" He's just staring at me, eyes wide, and jaw wide open. He opens his mouth to speak but his words won't escape. I have to explain myself now...I feel so nervous now. "I...Um...I've been-" Is all I can say before his lips claim mine and once I recover from shook I then surrender to him.

After what seems like a sweet eternity we pull away from each other. We are both gasping for air but I'm much worse. So, that's what a kiss is like. It was nothing like I ever imagined. "Kia, thank you! I swear I shall make you so happy!"

"You better."