When I was younger I never imagined I would be put in a situation like this. To be fair, though, when I was younger I never thought I'd live to be this age either. Living on the streets would be difficult for anyone, let alone a child. Sure, I had managed to do okay so far, but I was smart enough to know it was only a matter of time before I slipped up. Maybe I would be caught stealing food, maybe I would be unable to find somewhere warm to stay on a winter night, all it took was one tiny mistake and my life would be over. No one knew me, no one would miss me. That all changed the day I met Micaiah, and I owe her my life. She's known me longer than anyone else, and I'd be lying if I said I didn't love her. Doesn't that mean I am obliged to take her side in this war? I want to...I'd follow her to the ends of Tellius, or so I'd thought.
Ike is my best friend...or was my best friend. I can't tell anymore. I travelled with him long ago, as I searched for Micaiah. Back then she was like family, and all I had, so when she dissapeared I took a huge risk in following her. Ike found me as a stowaway, and it's a wonder he didn't throw me overboard right then and there. Perhaps it was because we were nearly the same age that he took pity on me and let me join them. We haven't seen eachother in ages, but I'm sure he'd welcome me back into the Griel Mercenaries with opens arms if I asked. It's a tempting thought, but what about Micaiah? Pelleas has made her his general now, so even if by some miracle I convinced her to leave Daein behind, would they accept her? No, I couldn't possibly ask her to leave. I've never felt so confused in my life. Normally I would always choose Micaiah, and I would never doubt that choice for a second, but that isn't the case here. Now, I've never been one for politics, and I trust others judgement over my own in that feild. I also respect General Ike above anyone else, so when I see him in the lead of the opposing army, I can't help but wonder is perhaps it is our army that is misguided.
Suddenly, and ferociously, our armies rush towards each other, and I start to panic, because I still haven't pulled my thoughts together. I owe everything about my life today to Micaiah...but don't I owe something to Ike as well? They both took me in at troubled times in my youth, provided me with their companionship and didn't judge. I love Micaiah, but in a way, I love Ike too. Must I choose whether the bonds of lover or friend is stronger? Ike offered to help me find Micaiah when we had only just met, he had no motivation other than compassion and goodness of heart. Does that mean I should be on his side? When I found Micaiah again she swore she'd never leave me again. In fact, she only left so that I would not get hurt for being associated with a Branded. Does that mean that I should choose her? I respect and admire Ike, but I love Micaiah.
As I see the Crimean soldiers rushing towards her, I suddenly realize that it was never a choice I had to make. I could never leave Micaiah, never let her face an army alone. I would fight any enemy to keep her safe, and if that means that my path will cross with Ike's, then so be it. I'd die before I let anyone harm a single hair on Micaiah's head, and I can't believe it took me this long to realize that.
AN: It's been quite awhile since I last played RD or PoR, so this might be slightly incorrect or OOC, since I was mainly going off of what I remembered of the situation. This is one of my first few stories, so any tips or constructive criticism is greatly appreciated!