Hey, guys! So I wrote a quick drabble for you to enjoy. The song that inspired it was tricky to use, but I pulled out its themes of jealousy and rivalry to make it work. I think it's an interesting chapter, and I hope you agree.
I own nothing related to Fire Emblem.
Anyways, please read & enjoy! :D
Basilio stood by the throne- or rather, my throne- with the biggest scowl I ever did see. He looked like a child who'd lost his best friend after a big fight.
But as I thought about it, I realized he looked more like a man who'd lost his throne. And believe me, that was not an exaggeration in the slightest. Having been recently dethroned thanks to Chrom and the Shepherds, he had every right to be all upset. Hell, I would've been quite upset if I had been the one who'd lost.
I approached him with a neutral expression.
"What the hell do you want, woman?" Basilio roared.
"Calm down, oaf," I snapped.
"Came by to gloat, didn't you?" Basilio paused to scoff. "I don't want to hear it, Flavia!"
"Who said anything about gloating? I'll do that when you're not around. I actually came before a different reason."
I extended my hand out for a handshake. If I had to honest with myself, I didn't believe that he'd accept my small peace offering. But I had a good reason for it, and I would tell him; right after we shook hands.
Basilio eyed my hand before taking it in his hand. His handshake was firmer than I expected. He looked surprised by my gesture.
"Are you alright, woman?" he questioned. "This is unlike you."
"You're still a damn good ruler, even when you're not the Khan," I explained. "We may have our differences, but we do respect each other, do we not?"
"I agree. But I was half expecting you to make a ruckus over beating me."
"We have more pressing matters to attend to. I'll save the bragging for tonight."
"Now that sounds like the Flavia I know," Basilio remarked. "I still consider us to be rivals, though."
"Oh I do, too," I said. "I won this battle, but the war over who has power will always be a war. But I don't mind that at all. I feel honoured to call you both my friend, and my rival."
Basilio chuckled with a large grin. "As am I."
There ya go! I hope you all enjoyed it. :)
Review Responses:
MahNati: Morgan and Nah are quite young, but they are still adults. I guess their youthful appearances don't help. I guess it could be difficult for people to imagine them having sex and whatnot. But I sincerely appreciate your opinion! I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed the last chapter anyways!
EchoMoonHuntress (chapter 4): It's okay! Life's important, I understand. :) I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed it a lot! I miss reading your reviews. Please feel free to review this fanfic or my Super Smash Bros. fanfic, Ultraviolence, whenever. I always love getting your opinion on my reading. I've head about the game, but I know very little about it. I'd prefer to keep it that way to be honest. I want to be surprised when I finally get my hands on it.
Please review, and don't forget to stay tuned for chapter 8! :D
- Elizabeth