Reunion
The air was filled with the chaos of battle. People were dying everywhere. The growls and roars of laguz beasts rang in Sothe's ears. The freezing snow that covered the ground made fighting even worse.
An arrow whizzed by Sothe's head and into a daein soldier killing him instantly. Sothe turned his head to find Astrid.
"Astrid….I'd hoped we wouldn't meet like this. You've grown into a fine soldier."
Astrid formed a small smile but her face was still pained. "Thank you. It means much coming from an old friend. You have also grown into a fine young man, but I have to question your reasons for this nonsense."
Sothe interrupted her. "Please don't this. I have my reasons. I don't expect you to understand them. All I know is that I can't back down from this. Micaiah needs me!"
Astrid readies her weapon. "The Sothe I know wouldn't act like the king he fought to destroy. As a soldier of Crimea I must stop you!"
"You have changed, Astrid. The woman I see before me is a true knight. I guess it would be useless to ask you to withdraw?"
A tear fell down Astrid's cheek. "I'm sorry…"
A sudden blinding flash struck Astrid. She fell from her horse and Sothe caught her.
"You know her?" Micaiah said coming behind Sothe.
"Yeah. I must get her off the battlefield. I owe her that much."
As Sothe looked at Astrid closely he couldn't help but notice her beauty.
"I want her to live on. She has been through much." He wiped the hair from her face.
Micaiah nodded, understanding the history between the two. "Hurry, I'll cover you."
"Thanks."