The Lost Legend of The
Relic of Fate
By Koji

Declaimer: Threads of Fate doesn't belong to me (belongs to Squaresoft). Look at the first chapters
for more.

Author's Note: Hi guys! I am REALLY sorry for being so late!!!! I revised all the chapters a
little and here's chapter 6!! Please enjoy. Oh,oh,oh and please leave some comments about this.
But don't be too hard on me...
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Chapter 6: Recollection

Darkness was all that engulfed her. Floating in nothingness, Mint didn't move nor thought about
anything. There were cries and howls echoing behind her. Reaching out to grab her and pull her into
the depths. She kept her eyes shut, not wanting to even think what gave those moans. Is this what
death was like? Was she dead now? No,... it was something else. She quickly realized it when a
malevolence voice spoke out around her.

" If thou seek me, those have been cursed by their own hands. You cannot escape your fate now. May
you try whatever you wish.....those will suffer the wrath of my power......those will face their worst
fears! "

Mint managed to open her sight, focusing on a tall creature standing closely apart from her. It was too
dark to make out any physical traits, but all she could conclude were the sharp wings stretched out,
and those flashing diamonds that were fixing on her. "....Am I dead now? Who are you?! Answer me
at once!! " Mint bellowed. The shadow just stared at her, with made Mint frustrated at the patience.
She would've run straight up to it, pouncing it blue, but her feet vanished and with it her last view of
the creature.

The cold was suddenly replaced with warmth. Mint opened her eyes to see a pale moon, already
hidden among the glowing stars.

"....Ugh.....What? Where am I? " she groaned as she pushed herself up and recognized her current
situation. There was a camp fire at the center, flickering for more wood to be burned. Her leg which
had been previously shot was bandaged. Layers of large palm tree leaves covered her body, keeping
the warmth.

"....The beach? Did I got washed ashore again? Then...what just happened was probably only a
dream.......or..? " Mint bent to her right, reaching for her bag. The medallion of the winged angel was
still in her possession. She was happy yet, disappointed.

" I guess not......huh? What's this? " she caught a glimpse on an shining object. " My...MY MAGIC
RINGS!!! How in the world did these get here?! "
Her missing Dual Halos laid beside her bag. She pondered about how it all happened, until...her ears
picked up a soft voice....

" Mint, you seem okay. I am glad to see you up. Are you feeling better now? " Her mind responded to
the sudden memory. The hunted eyes, the murder, the chase,.... the pain..... It was all Rue's doing! Her
alerted vision meet his with hatred.

" GET THE HELL AWAY FROM ME!!! YOU PSYCHO ASSASSIN!! " quickly grabbing the rings,
pointing at his head, daring him to come closer.

" Mint? " he said, tilting a little to the side with confusion and caution.

" Don't you "Mint" me! Take that I-have-no-clue-innocent-face of yours down! You can't hide it! You
and just pretending to be all nice the whole entire time! You slaughtered Maya, right in front of my
eyes! I would've never imagined how you really are behind my presence! " Her rings began to glow a
bright yellow light, the beginning of Final Flash.
She was dead on about to let it go. "You're after my treasure! And my life! Well after chasing me, and
seeing how you really are, I am gonna fry you like a grilled pollywog! " She yelled in hatred.

Rue knew that what ever was going to come out of his mouth, will set her magic off. But despite it, he
still had the courage to ask. " Mint....what is going on? What are you talking about? I don't know
what you've been through, and I'm sorry if I have, like you assume, attempted to hurt you. "

To his surprise, Mint decided to postponed his punishment. Final Flash was up an ready, but the
trigger wasn't pulled. Instead, she let out something worse than the attack.

" I'LL TELL YOU WHAT HAPPENED! I WENT THROUGH HELL, BECAUSE OF YOU!
I ......AH!
" In the heat of the commotion, her wounds began to bleed as the bandage around her leg soon gave a
reddish tone.

Even though Rue knew Mint denies help like always, he ducked down to treat the injury anyway, only
to be abruptly cut in the face. (She took Final Flash back) And his blood followed soon after.

" I DON'T NEED YOUR HELP! You are the one who cause all this in the first place!!! " Her voice
sounded like a death sentence. A fire-breathing dragon guarding its treasure at all means. But, he
ignored her offense and gave another attempt.

Still, she was fighting back as if she was going to be stabbed by him. Rue was slowly getting upset
with her. He got a hold on her, disabling her from moving. " Look, just trust me on this one. You are
in no condition to treat this wound or to fight back. Resisting won't make you feel any better. "

" It will make me feel better if I go kick yer sory ass! " She finally gave in, physically, yet not
mentally. He took the advantage and dipped the blood off her skin. Mint gritted her teeth. It was
painful, but it was for the best for her.

Both were silent as they each had their own thoughts to think about. ".........." * It's not unusual
seeing her explode, but this is different. Never have I seen her so wild before. Mint, I am worried
about you...* The princess had always been someone who was a puzzle to him. He never understood
how or through what reason a person can be so defiant. One who never admits to herself in any case.

"..................." *...Maybe....maybe I was a little too rough on him.....What am I saying! He's the one
did this! ..And besides, if he didn't, I don't need anyone's help! Never! ........* But there was
something Mint noticed. It was Rue. He doesn't seem attempting to kill her like before. He wasn't
ruthless or appeared evil at all. In fact, he was the Rue she remembered. The kind hearted and gentle
Aeon Doll she met and gradually fell for during their quest for DewPrism. However...maybe it all was
just decoy to conceal his actual intentions....who knows......

Once the wound was closed and bandaged, Rue got up with his back facing her.

" There, that should do it. I guess there's no need to tell you this but, Mint you are an experienced
adventurer, you know perfectly well what to do. I..." He turned to her with confusing eyes " Maybe
it's not my business to ask you this but, I still like to know what heat you up like this? Do you care if
you'd share what happened after we were parted from Klaus and the others? "

The princess glared at him with no words.

*....Trap or no trap....I don't know.....what am I gonna do now? I am stuck on this stinkin' island with
him. If I let my guard off like last time, I am dead meat. I still can't get over the fact Rue could be this
way. Why, I wanna know WHY!!!*

" JUST WHAT ON EARTH IS GOING ON?!! " Her sudden outcry gave Rue a surprise. She hadn't
noticed that she was no longer thinking in mind.

" Be that way, fine I'll tell you..." Mint was cautious this time. She might be able to trick him IF Rue
had something in mind after all. She chose to play along.

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" So you assume I murdered Maya and began chasing you through the jungle trying to kill you? " Rue
questioned in disbelieve.

" If I say you were, then you were got it!!! " giving a sneer.

" Okay all-right. There's no need to be upset. But how do you suppose Maya landed on this island? I
mean this is Holancia! No one except us made it here " Rue threw another piece of wood into the fire.

" Hey, we did manage to get pass the barrier. Maybe we broke it. "

There was another pause until Mint decide to reveal an important artifact. The winged angel.

" Hey Rue, I found this thing when I woke up." Showing the object with the constant shimmer even
without the sun reflecting it.

" A medallion of some sort. Neat craftsmanship." Amazed by the treasure.

" Will you stop glaring at that thing. I had risked my life for that thing! So...any idea of what it could
be? "

" No " Rue answered in disappointment. " We'll find out if we can somehow bring it to Klaus. We
probably gonna need his help. This island may be deserted, but maybe we'll find something to contact
the professor."

Mint nodded and thought to ask him in turn. " By the way, where were you actually? "

" We both landed on the island at different locations. When I woke up, I was alone, along with my Arc
Edge. I decided to explore the island until I heard your voice calling in the distance."

" You mean, you transformed into a gargoyle or something and picked me up? No wonder I didn't felt
wet or drowned. Hey, hold on,.." *It has to be him! That person who freaked the hell out of me was
nothing like Rue.* "...that means... you...actually SAVED me..?!" He smiled an gave a nod as he
pocked the flaming sticks in the fire. Mint realized something strange. If Rue was the one who caught
her when she fell off the sea cliff, then WHO was the one chasing her? Whoever it was, she was just
glad to see the real Rue in front of her. Suddenly Mint had the urge to thank him, but chose not to.
Instead, she turned to him when he wasn't looking, and gave a sweet smile, saying " thank you". Her
face slightly blushed, then quickly rushing her face the other way.

" Let's get some rest for now. It's been a hard day already. We can explore the rest of the island
tomorrow. And burry Maya..." Mint gave a slow nod. Her voice lost her spoiled princess style, it
didn't sounded like her usual. " Right...Hey, you better not have no naughty tricks up your sleeve,
while I'm sleeping. You hear me?! You rather not want to see me killing angry! "

Both laid on opposite sites of the fire, and Mint was the first one to be fast asleep. Rue still had some
thoughts going through his head, before fatigue won over him. * I can feel threads closing in.
Something far worse from what we used to face.* He stood up and looked over to Mint, whispering
" Mint, you have to know that I would never try to hurt you. I hope you're not hating me for anything,
but you're special and I will protect you...I promise..." with that, sleep has finally overwhelmed him
as he shut his eyes and fell asleep.

Just then, the wind scarily began to whisper " I will be waiting for you, until then, you will
suffer...ahaahahhaha....."
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