Hmmmm..... never thought this story'd be well received. I guess you won't know yer own talent till someone tells you.
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********8 months after Valen********
"Hey bartender!! What the hell is this?!?!" I screamed.
The beer tasted like horse piss. They never did have good liquor in this kingdom, nor any polite bartenders for that matter. The beer outside this little cage of a country tasted way better. They never have good drinks here. I wonder why I even come back.
"What in the hell is wrong now?"
"Hey you!! If you don't give something I could actually drink, I'll burn this god forsaken tavern down!"
Honestly, although drinking booze happens to be one of my favorite pastimes, I guess I need to tone down a bit. Still, I needed a drink now! And that bartender isn't helping.
"Look lady, If ya don't like the booze here, then get out!!"
That was the last straw. I couldn't take it anymore. I stormed out of the tavern and made good my promise. Ok, maybe not so much. In a fit of rage I got out my red magic and burned down the door. Not so much as to burn it all down, but it was enough to tick him off. Good for him.
I went to the town square to think. Think. That's all I ever did for the past few weeks. Ever since 'dad' sent out that damn census banning Girls under 21 from leaving kingdom territory. And thinking's starting to get boring. I had to occupy myself with exploring near empty ruins, and yes, looking for clues on a [Relic]. Hey, just because Valen's gone doesn't mean I I won't find another one!
"Your Highness, Princess mint!!"
I turned around, and saw, much to my horror and surprise...
"G-Gramps?? What're doing here??"
The royal family guardian and teacher. He helped raise me and my sister after our mother died. He was like a second father to us. Still..... his overprotectiveness still ticks me off sometimes.
"Your highness, you shouldn't be staying in places like this! Come, your father has issued a summons"
A summons. Just what I needed. DANGIT!! And I was planning to go to a ruin tomorrow!
"Oh great.... Look Gramps, I've got some ruins to go to tomor-"
"Your highness, we believe an invasion is coming."
I stopped. Invasion..... invasion?!
"3 days ago, we received word that our border guards were slaughtered by an an army wearing dark armors. According to a survivor, these beings looked human, but their something in their eyes were different. The survivor said they had a chance to kill him, but instead issued him a letter addressed for the king, and the left. Upon reading it, your father has issued a decree for a preparation for war."
There hasn't been a war against the kingdom for longer as anyone could even remember. Were they sure? This could all be just some hoax done by some bandit group or something.
"Really?! Then why does father need me for?! He's got some of the best troops in the world! Universe, for all I care!"
"I see... By the way, my lady, it was strange, but the troop that destroyed the border guards wanted this to be given to you. We haven't opened it yet, since they said it was for your own eyes only. Well, in that case, I'll go to the tavern while you think about it."
Gramps turned around and headed for the tavern. He looked at the burnt door, shook his head, and entered. I guess he knew what happened. He's starting to get used to my fits, hehe.
I looked into the case.
My eyes widened. I couldn't believe it. The scent... was so reminiscing, so refreshing, so memorable. My memories... my happiness and joy all came back to me. I dreamt all my life ever since that I could experience this again. Pure.... pure ecstasy. Call me overemotional, but it's true! But... but how!?
White hair. That's what was inside. But not just any white hair, it was HIS hair.
I remembered the first time I held that silky locks back in Carona. It was before fight of our lives. That night, all I thought of was about him. I couldn't get him off of my mind, so I went into his room, and saw him asleep. He looked so peaceful, so gentle, so.... handsome.
I went closer to him. I sat by his bed and touched his hair. I got even closer to, with both our faces just inches away from each other. I could feel his breath on my face, his steady breathing. I put my arm on his shoulder, then on his chest. His ripped, muscular body. A body that went light years just to protect me. Up to the extent of getting himself killed... just for me.
Then, all of a sudden, he placed his hand on mine, and held it gently. I taken completely by surprised, but I was happy. I didn't want to leave, much less to move. I lay beside him, putting my head on his chest. I lay they for a few moments, thinking of him and me. It was then that he began to move. I knew that he'd be scared as hell if he found me beside him. He was kinda afraid of me. I decided it was time for me to go to bed as well. On the way out, I wondered to myself : Why the hell am I always mean to him? But... now, where I am, I guess I wouldn't be able to ask him that question.
Without thinking, I ran back to the bar as fast as I could. The bartender was there to stop me, but I landed a punch on his stomach that dropped him on the floor. I was exhausted when I came to the door, but Gramps was there to help me.
"I see you have made up your mind. The carriage is just a short walk from here. Let us go, your highness."
We walked a few blocks and saw a royal carriage waiting for us. Without hesitation, I entered and ordered the coachman to be off. As we rode, Gramps filled me in on the details.
"Your highness, they call themselves the "Kileski". According to their messenger, they want it that we surrendr the entire East Heaven territory to them, which they claim is their holy land. They threaten to extirminate all the citizens of the Kingdom if we do not surrender, but your father would have none of that. He has already mobilized all the troops of the kingdom to fight this threat. Other than that, we have no ther information about them. Yet, we have been receiving rumors that they are being led by a Crimson-robed warrior riding a dark horse. Of course, we have no real evidence of this, so our men are still investigating."
"Uuhhmm, I see..."
I wasn't interested. Although I understood what he was saying, I had my mind on other things. Yes, it was pretty obvious what, I mean who I was thinking of. I wondered how they got a lock of his hair. How? Is he still alive, and they have him? No, that can't be.
We arrived at the palace in a few hours, in the afternoon. I got off and looked at the gates. Home. It's been a while. It felt more like a prison than home. They wouldn't even let me into the palace gardens! That's why I never bothered even to enter 8 months ago, since I'd just be confined like always.
I looked off into the distance. I saw something move. It looked like a horse or something. A black horse, for that matter. A black horse? It rode off into the forest by the castle and disappeared. I was suspicious. I thought... that it might be that leader of Kileski. How he made it into the capital, I didn't bother thinking of. Instead, I followed it into the bush, and followed its tracks. Upon reaching a small clearing, its tracks disappeared. It was then I heard fast clacking behind me, and knocking me down. I became furious, but it immediately changed into fear and anxiety. I looked up, to face my attacker...
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"Rue......."
I called out his name between my sobs. Rue. A name I never thought I'd here nor say ever again. A name I've kept close to my heart for so long. To see him now, in this state, would have ripped me in two.
He looked back at me, with a cold, expressionless smile. Still he said nothing, and continued on his way.
*CLANK*
Without thinking, and as if the world had suddenly become dark, I felt my body soar through the air. By the time I realized what I did, I could see myself trying to make a flying kick towards Rue. All I hit was the flat side of his blade, with a loud clank. He then grabbed my feet and lunged me into the ground face first, and dug his blade deep into my right leg, nearly cutting it in two. The pain was almost unimaginable, but it was still nothing compared to what I felt just before...
Removing the weapon from my now blood-covered torso, he grabbed me by the front of my dress, and held my limp body high into the air. I looked inot his face, as tears streamed down mine, for what I thought would be my last. A smile of hate mixed with happiness. As if he has been wanting this all his life. And I closed my eyes slowly... as he slowly drew his blade for the final strike, telling myself.... that its all my fault...
A searing pain wracked my body. I felt my body float through the air ever so slowly, like seconds had become minutes, minutes into hours, hours into days. Just as soon, I began to see nothing, smell nothing, feel nothing. I could only hear. And all I could hear was the hideous laugh of a familiar, yet so distant, voice, the shout of a horrified old man, and the terrified scream of my own.
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Yes. It's been nearly a month since I last updated. Too much homework and leaving the country, plus lack of any inspiration whatsoever. But with the new year, I guess I can begin again.
like alway, R&R again pls!!! ^_^
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********8 months after Valen********
"Hey bartender!! What the hell is this?!?!" I screamed.
The beer tasted like horse piss. They never did have good liquor in this kingdom, nor any polite bartenders for that matter. The beer outside this little cage of a country tasted way better. They never have good drinks here. I wonder why I even come back.
"What in the hell is wrong now?"
"Hey you!! If you don't give something I could actually drink, I'll burn this god forsaken tavern down!"
Honestly, although drinking booze happens to be one of my favorite pastimes, I guess I need to tone down a bit. Still, I needed a drink now! And that bartender isn't helping.
"Look lady, If ya don't like the booze here, then get out!!"
That was the last straw. I couldn't take it anymore. I stormed out of the tavern and made good my promise. Ok, maybe not so much. In a fit of rage I got out my red magic and burned down the door. Not so much as to burn it all down, but it was enough to tick him off. Good for him.
I went to the town square to think. Think. That's all I ever did for the past few weeks. Ever since 'dad' sent out that damn census banning Girls under 21 from leaving kingdom territory. And thinking's starting to get boring. I had to occupy myself with exploring near empty ruins, and yes, looking for clues on a [Relic]. Hey, just because Valen's gone doesn't mean I I won't find another one!
"Your Highness, Princess mint!!"
I turned around, and saw, much to my horror and surprise...
"G-Gramps?? What're doing here??"
The royal family guardian and teacher. He helped raise me and my sister after our mother died. He was like a second father to us. Still..... his overprotectiveness still ticks me off sometimes.
"Your highness, you shouldn't be staying in places like this! Come, your father has issued a summons"
A summons. Just what I needed. DANGIT!! And I was planning to go to a ruin tomorrow!
"Oh great.... Look Gramps, I've got some ruins to go to tomor-"
"Your highness, we believe an invasion is coming."
I stopped. Invasion..... invasion?!
"3 days ago, we received word that our border guards were slaughtered by an an army wearing dark armors. According to a survivor, these beings looked human, but their something in their eyes were different. The survivor said they had a chance to kill him, but instead issued him a letter addressed for the king, and the left. Upon reading it, your father has issued a decree for a preparation for war."
There hasn't been a war against the kingdom for longer as anyone could even remember. Were they sure? This could all be just some hoax done by some bandit group or something.
"Really?! Then why does father need me for?! He's got some of the best troops in the world! Universe, for all I care!"
"I see... By the way, my lady, it was strange, but the troop that destroyed the border guards wanted this to be given to you. We haven't opened it yet, since they said it was for your own eyes only. Well, in that case, I'll go to the tavern while you think about it."
Gramps turned around and headed for the tavern. He looked at the burnt door, shook his head, and entered. I guess he knew what happened. He's starting to get used to my fits, hehe.
I looked into the case.
My eyes widened. I couldn't believe it. The scent... was so reminiscing, so refreshing, so memorable. My memories... my happiness and joy all came back to me. I dreamt all my life ever since that I could experience this again. Pure.... pure ecstasy. Call me overemotional, but it's true! But... but how!?
White hair. That's what was inside. But not just any white hair, it was HIS hair.
I remembered the first time I held that silky locks back in Carona. It was before fight of our lives. That night, all I thought of was about him. I couldn't get him off of my mind, so I went into his room, and saw him asleep. He looked so peaceful, so gentle, so.... handsome.
I went closer to him. I sat by his bed and touched his hair. I got even closer to, with both our faces just inches away from each other. I could feel his breath on my face, his steady breathing. I put my arm on his shoulder, then on his chest. His ripped, muscular body. A body that went light years just to protect me. Up to the extent of getting himself killed... just for me.
Then, all of a sudden, he placed his hand on mine, and held it gently. I taken completely by surprised, but I was happy. I didn't want to leave, much less to move. I lay beside him, putting my head on his chest. I lay they for a few moments, thinking of him and me. It was then that he began to move. I knew that he'd be scared as hell if he found me beside him. He was kinda afraid of me. I decided it was time for me to go to bed as well. On the way out, I wondered to myself : Why the hell am I always mean to him? But... now, where I am, I guess I wouldn't be able to ask him that question.
Without thinking, I ran back to the bar as fast as I could. The bartender was there to stop me, but I landed a punch on his stomach that dropped him on the floor. I was exhausted when I came to the door, but Gramps was there to help me.
"I see you have made up your mind. The carriage is just a short walk from here. Let us go, your highness."
We walked a few blocks and saw a royal carriage waiting for us. Without hesitation, I entered and ordered the coachman to be off. As we rode, Gramps filled me in on the details.
"Your highness, they call themselves the "Kileski". According to their messenger, they want it that we surrendr the entire East Heaven territory to them, which they claim is their holy land. They threaten to extirminate all the citizens of the Kingdom if we do not surrender, but your father would have none of that. He has already mobilized all the troops of the kingdom to fight this threat. Other than that, we have no ther information about them. Yet, we have been receiving rumors that they are being led by a Crimson-robed warrior riding a dark horse. Of course, we have no real evidence of this, so our men are still investigating."
"Uuhhmm, I see..."
I wasn't interested. Although I understood what he was saying, I had my mind on other things. Yes, it was pretty obvious what, I mean who I was thinking of. I wondered how they got a lock of his hair. How? Is he still alive, and they have him? No, that can't be.
We arrived at the palace in a few hours, in the afternoon. I got off and looked at the gates. Home. It's been a while. It felt more like a prison than home. They wouldn't even let me into the palace gardens! That's why I never bothered even to enter 8 months ago, since I'd just be confined like always.
I looked off into the distance. I saw something move. It looked like a horse or something. A black horse, for that matter. A black horse? It rode off into the forest by the castle and disappeared. I was suspicious. I thought... that it might be that leader of Kileski. How he made it into the capital, I didn't bother thinking of. Instead, I followed it into the bush, and followed its tracks. Upon reaching a small clearing, its tracks disappeared. It was then I heard fast clacking behind me, and knocking me down. I became furious, but it immediately changed into fear and anxiety. I looked up, to face my attacker...
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"Rue......."
I called out his name between my sobs. Rue. A name I never thought I'd here nor say ever again. A name I've kept close to my heart for so long. To see him now, in this state, would have ripped me in two.
He looked back at me, with a cold, expressionless smile. Still he said nothing, and continued on his way.
*CLANK*
Without thinking, and as if the world had suddenly become dark, I felt my body soar through the air. By the time I realized what I did, I could see myself trying to make a flying kick towards Rue. All I hit was the flat side of his blade, with a loud clank. He then grabbed my feet and lunged me into the ground face first, and dug his blade deep into my right leg, nearly cutting it in two. The pain was almost unimaginable, but it was still nothing compared to what I felt just before...
Removing the weapon from my now blood-covered torso, he grabbed me by the front of my dress, and held my limp body high into the air. I looked inot his face, as tears streamed down mine, for what I thought would be my last. A smile of hate mixed with happiness. As if he has been wanting this all his life. And I closed my eyes slowly... as he slowly drew his blade for the final strike, telling myself.... that its all my fault...
A searing pain wracked my body. I felt my body float through the air ever so slowly, like seconds had become minutes, minutes into hours, hours into days. Just as soon, I began to see nothing, smell nothing, feel nothing. I could only hear. And all I could hear was the hideous laugh of a familiar, yet so distant, voice, the shout of a horrified old man, and the terrified scream of my own.
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Yes. It's been nearly a month since I last updated. Too much homework and leaving the country, plus lack of any inspiration whatsoever. But with the new year, I guess I can begin again.
like alway, R&R again pls!!! ^_^
