Title: Anyone But You
Chapter: Prologue
Author: BrandyChanelle
Zidane stared down at the actors on the stage as they performed the fight scene of his favorite play of all time I Want To Be Your Canary. He had seen it for the last five consecutive years- had not missed it once. Every year that Alexandria's heir to the throne aged one more year, the royal castle put on that play. Zidane had only been fortunate enough to get the best view on the roof every year. He loved watching that play, though his Uncle believed that he just came every year that to see the most beautiful woman in all of Gaia, Princess Garnet- who also happened to be about five years younger than him. He had to admit that she was quite the beauty, but he could never be with her- he had heard too many stories about her, claiming that she was cruel and unforgiving. He did not necessarily believe those rumors, yet never could he see himself with someone with the likes of her. Not a mere pirate and a princess- that was dreaming.
"This year's play is much better than last year. I can really feel that the characters are real this time," Blank commented, observing the lead character, Marcus, as he and his Princess Cornelia conversed over their plans to escape the castle and her Father's hold. It was a famous scene that they often recalled. Unlike the other brethren, Zidane an Blank could talk openly about emotional topics such as love and famous romantic scenes that captured their hearts. They both imagined finding a love that was so pure and so kind that it would defy all of the rules and would transcend all of time. If only I was that lucky... Blank thought to himself as he watched Cornelia and Marcus embrace.
Zidane nodded. "I can agree. I like these performers better..." He said, running a hand through his blond locks. His eyes wandered over to the royal chair where the queen and the princess were sitting. Queen Brahne was a rather large woman, bold and quite agressive. Everyone knew that she was cruel, cold, and very verbally abusive- somewhat superficial. He could see how her daughter might be the same. His blue orbs observed Princess Garnet. She was a gorgeous young woman, dark hair that fell down her back, fair skin that was completely flawless. She was every man's dream. He often wondered in people were just talking without truth an simply just talking or if she was truly the wench that she was described as.
"Imagine if we were on the stage, man. Would that not be the best thing that could ever happen to us?" Blank asked, running a hand through his careless red hair.
Zidane smiled, letting out a dreamy sigh as he imagined being on the stage. "If we were up there, I would be the happiest man alive. I wish that we could just have one break..." Zidane was getting so sick of the pirate life. It was becoming increasingly miserable, always on the run without making new good friends. He had to give up a lot if he wanted to be a pirate- like everything that Baku had given up.
Baku was his best friend and his Uncle. He had been with him ever since he was about two years old and he had been the captain of Tantalus, the group of pirates that Zidane had been pulled into. Baku had given up so much just to be the captain; he had no family or kids and no permanent home. Zidane, on the other hand, did plan on having a family one day. He wanted to settle down, possibly in Treno. Lately he had considered leaving Tantalus, but he was not sure. If he was able to be an actor, then he knew that would be what he wanted to do for the rest of his life.
"Say, I hear that after the play, there will be auditions to choose next year's actors," Blank said, smirking at Zidane. He knew that Zidane had always thought about being an actor- several times. It had been both of their dreams for the longest time, ever since they viewed the first showing of I Want To Be Your Canary when the Princess had first requested it. The only issue was that prior announcements were not made, which left them unprepared. However, it was the week before in Lindblum that Blank had heard the news from Regent Cid.
Zidane felt a smile take over his face as he thought about the auditions being held. That meant that new actors and aspiring actors were welcomed. "Well, well, well... Blank, we should probably put on our performing hats," Zidane said figuratively. There was no way that he was going to let a chance like that pass him by. He had been waiting too many years to be able to perform with the greatest theatrical production in all of Gaia and he would be a fool to let it slip through his fingers. The mere idea of being able to perform and entertain people just like him that aspired to be like the many performers that got the chance to be involved in the greatest play of all time.
"There is a lot more. You will never believe this. Guess what else!" Blank asked, slyly. His dark brown orbs remained on the stage, watching the play. He could only fantasize about such a romance. How much the mere thoguht of love resounded in his mind, eliminating all other thoughts. Blank smiled, almost feeling wetness derive from the corner of his eyes.
Zidane cocked an eyebrow, thinking about the possibilities of what Blank was going to announce next. Blank knew so much and nobody knew how he got so smart. He knew about various medications that could heal just about anything. Blank knew about everything from scientific discoveries to simply the famous plays that would be arriving. Blank was practically the main thinker in the group, despite the fact that he was the youngest of the brethren in Tantalus. "What else?" He said eagerly.
Blank smiled, and paused as he tried to build up the major event. Zidane awaited Blank to finish his statement eagerly. He hated how Blank did that to him, trying to be dramatic about everything, making him rather impatient. He just wished that sometimes Blank could get straight to the point instead of making a big deal out of everthing. Then again, if he was doing something of the sort, there was usually a good reason for him to be dramatic about it. "The final three that are chosen get to be interviewed by the Princess..."