The Stellazzio Story
By tabris17
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Disclaimer: I do not, in any way, shape, or form, own the original story in which this work of fiction is based. The original concept was created by Squaresoft for game text placed on the Stellazzio coins strewn about the world of Final Fnatasy IX, also the legal property of Square. The following is my own imagination of the myth written on those medallions.
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Chapter One: Aries
"The story of twelve zodiacs. The eleven zodiacs pondered. How best to catch Virgo's heart? Aries headed east." (actual text seen in the game)
Long ago in a peaceful land, there lived twelve gods known as the Zodiacs. The twelve of them lived amongst nature, meeting every so often to discuss matters of great importance. Of them all, Virgo was the most kind-hearted and the one that the rest adored.
One day the eleven zodiacs met to converse about their angel, Virgo. It was decided that each of the gods would search their souls to determine the best way to win the maiden's heart. As each discovered his own path, he would leave to implement it.
Aries, the most hearty of the eleven, decided to impress the goddess with is athletic abilities. He headed to the east, running at great speed, hoping to astonish her with the time it took him to cross the waters of the ocean.
Soon after he had reached the opposite shore, he looked back to the distant land he left behind and wondered how Virgo would know that he had done this for her. He sat upon a rock and stared across the vast body, pondering what he should do now.
As he was sitting atop the plinth of stone, he noticed the wildlife running amongst the forests on this land. He decided to take his bow from his back and hunt the game. He would then take the trophies of his hunt and present them at his lady's feet.
He rose from his seat and marched into the sylvan land, searching for the perfect target. He drew an arrow from his quiver and notched his bow. He silently passed through the wood, looking both to this right and left. He continued on through the forest, stepping over the underbrush, when he heard a noise from behind. He pivoted on his feet, bow at the ready, and saw a beautiful dear.
He pulled the bolt back, taking steady aim, and let his shot go. The arrow pierced the neck of the dear, slaying the creature quickly and painlessly. Aries walked to the animal and lifted its carcass off the ground. Placing it over his shoulder, he exited the wooded land.
Still carrying his prey, Aries traversed the ocean, happy with the present he would give to his beloved.
To be continued…
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A/N: The first chapter to the myth is completed. The next one is Taurus. If I have made any mistakes on the interpretation of the gods, please inform me of them. One other thing must be answer for me, I am unaware if this story has been done before. I search this site for the word Stellazzio in both the title and summary categories and came up with nothing. If this concept has been done, please tell me and I will gladly take my story down and end it.