How it Could Have Been

A Tales of Vesperia Story

Disclaimer: I do not own Tales of Vesperia, and this story is for free entertainment purposes only.

Summary: Situations always have variables—someone's mere presence can change even the smallest of things. Take a look, at how things could have gone for the people of Brave Vesperia with just some changes, like character or background. Discontinued-Oneshots

AN: Please note that this is before the movie came out, and is done in the 360 universe.

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Estelle

Estellise Sidos Heurassein simply did not care for the common people, and truly hated the guilds who took away her family in the Great War. Raised as a grand and noble princess, she was given everything she wanted upon a whim, with no hesitation whatsoever. Sure, books were all good to learn things, but they were so boring. Her sword-master—Drape, or something, she didn't care—would always scold her for being so forward in fighting and not thinking, but waiting behind was just a pain. And studying healing techniques and having to wear a bodhi blastia to avoid suspicion about her healing artes? Why bother? She was a member of the imperial family—she shouldn't be held back by all these stupid rules!

So, when the common blond boy knight—Flynn, she remembered, after having to spend so long talking to him—disappeared, she decided that she would leave, saying he was in trouble, and that she, Lady Estellise, had to warn him. The stupid knights refused to listen though, and she almost didn't get out until that idiotic commoner helped her out—and even had the gall to mock her!—and listened to her story. And with that, she was free! And this commoner followed what she said, after she threatened to say that he kidnapped her and such. The rest of the people were equally woven around her finger with her powerful threats, and she couldn't help but laugh. What fools, but, at least, they understood their place, especially those two guild member filths. They should be happy she hadn't condemned them to death upon meeting her!

Speaking of guilds, she just hated being in the piece of crap Dahngrest. Only the worst of things happened there, like when that damn Flynn attempted to take her back to the castle, or when that beast called her an "insipid poison". There was no way she was going to stand for that.

So when they had come across Belius, Lady Estellise was already dreading the meeting. Another guild? Why on earth had the council not obliterated these stupid things already! What were they doing, drinking tea all day and reading?

She had not expected, however, to come across another monster.

"W-what on earth is this? Is this some kind of joke?!" she had yelled, already reaching forth for her weapon. Oh, these damn guilds! How dare they do this to her, one of the people in line to the Imperial Throne! These pieces of... furniture! No, a chair is more useful than these pieces of rubbish!

"Calm down, Lady Estellise," the mage—she didn't care about her name at all—said, sounding a little annoyed, but also on guard. Huh, seems like she wasn't the only person on guard at all. At least she knew something was wrong.

Soon, the beast claimed itself to be Belius—hah, so these guilds were run by nothing more than monsters—and said it was an Entele...what? Ah whatever. Their ever so wonderful conversation was cut short when the Hunting Blades entered. Well, it seems like they at least knew that having a city run by a monster was a bad idea. Soon the monster and the Hunting Blades were fighting and she was off running with the commoners and crap (that old idiot and brat) to protect some guy.

And now, here they were.

"Duce! Your wounds!" some cyclops said, all worried or something. What an idiot. But those cuts did look bad... but there was no way someone as high as she would heal some mon—

"I do not need healing! I am absolutely fine!" the beast yelled. That irritated her. So, her healing skills weren't good enough, were they? Not good enough for some creature? That was it!

"Oh no, please. You must let me tend to your wounds," she said, already making her way to the beast and preparing her arte. She could hear several cries going along the lines of 'don't do it', but, honestly, she didn't care. No one insinuates (human or monster!) that she can't heal!

It wasn't long until the beast was screaming and attacking her. So, now it shows its true colours the moment she's close? So that was its plan! That... monster! Estellise instantly fought back, not hesitating to fight back, despite the shouts of the commoners. It had just tried to kill her! She was simply acting in her best interest!

And so, after having killed the beast (who had called her a 'corrupted creature beyond redemption'! Humph!) she was left there, mocking it. Apparently that hadn't gone to well with the stupid commoners, as the Kritiyan—that race that was far beneath the commoners, let alone the imperial family—and the cyclops had attempted to attack her. Heck, if Flynn hadn't come to her aid, those people might have actually...

"Lady Estellise, I believe it would be in your best interest to finally return to the castle," Flynn begged. Sighing, she had to agree. She was sick of the world outside. It was completely covered in filth, unbefitting for someone like herself. Finally, Estellise understood why a princess' place was her castle—they didn't have to deal with such disgusting creatures like this on a day-to-day business.

"Fine," she said, head held up high. "I'm sick and tired of this idiocy, anyway. Oh, and please, do bring it to the council's attention that the group Brave Vesperia, and all those in connection to it, are part of a conspiracy against the welfare of the Empire. Seeing as how they did take the princess around everywhere and try to kill her."