Here is a small, one piece shot from Mercedes POV. Why? Because Mercedes and her certain frog prince need love! If you've played Mercedes' chapter in the game, you won't be spoiled, so don't worry. It's been a long while (years!) since I've posted anything. At least I still remember my name. So everyone that reads, please enjoy and good luck in Odin Sphere!
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I wish
By ShamanicNuriko
I was always meant to play this role. I was to be the tree that supported everyone. I had my roots firmly in place ever since I was young. I was to be strong and vigilant and never back down. I could do that. One day I could. However, that world was thrusted to me all too soon.
I still remember seeing her die in front of me. She looked like a beautiful, broken flower. There was blood encrusted in her hair, soaking through her dress, and pooling onto the floor. Her wings, the once, dark, dazzling wings that were as illuminating as the night sky, were now broken and filled with holes. My mother; my tall, proud mother, was now on the floor, crawling. She could hardly walk, let alone fly. The maidens wept by her side. The knights bowed their heads. I sank to my knees and cried, listening as my mother said her last words and became one with the earth again.
That night, she left me as Queen.
So here I was, so young and inexperienced, left to rule an entire kingdom. I thought I could leave it for someone else. I was too trusting. I didn't want to deal with it. I wanted to still stay young. How could I do so when I was running a kingdom? I wasn't mature enough. I wasn't wise enough. I didn't have confidence.
I was also so clumsy. When I dropped my Psypher, I felt hopeless. You came to me and saved me. You retrieved my weapon. Without it, I would have been dead. Another tragedy in the Ringword Kingdom. No one left to run but someone so selfish, manipulating, and deceiving. You helped me and I defeated the dragon. You helped me back to my kingdom and win against my cousin. I was able to succeed with you.
Your wish had to be a kiss. Why? I sometimes wish you were still a frog. You were mouthy, but intelligent. You were annoying, but relaxing. You were slimy, but cute. You were what I needed, and what I wanted. You filled a void in my heart.
Is that what you were though? Did I just use you to replace my mother? Did I go from loving my mother to wanting to love someone else? No. I don't think it was that nor do I want to think it was that. Your help was what I needed. I always had my mother's teachings, but I felt so shy to use them. I was unsure of myself. Now, I can lead on my own. Your belief in me has changed me. Your guidance gave me strength. Your actions have helped me far more than anyone else's'.
Did you know I defeated Odin? I smashed his Balor with my Riblam. You would have been proud, as my mother would have. I stood, my felt planted firmly, against the tall, terrifying Demon Lord. I didn't run away. I charged and won. Did you see, mom? Were you hiding, my frog?
I wish you would return. I want to thank you. Maybe then I can kiss you again as a human. I want to feel your warm skin against mine. No more cold, slithery skin. No more holding, for I would be held. These thoughts swirl in my mind. Your words still echo in my mind. I wish for your return.
It's all I can wish for now.