Disclaimer: Fire Emblem does not belong to me
Heavily inspired/influenced by Chapter 10 "Anywhere" of Realization by saffiremoon21
Sukiyaki: Aw, computerless vacation? Hope you had a good time. And parental controls? Oh, man, that sucks (probably not what you wanted to hear). Does that mean you won't be able to read this if I up the rating to M? I might have to, read the author's note for more info. . . And then grounded? Dude, you've had it rough. I'm quite flattered you read Marchen before all your other fics! That makes me so happy!
Saffiremoon21: Thanks a lot, for the review, and letting me play with your plot bunny. :D
Would I lose any readers if I upped the rating to M? There's no extreme amounts of violence and sex or anything like that, but some future chapters contain strip bars, possible sexual abuse, drug use, and alcohol. Nothing explicit and nothing worse than the movie "Rent," and that was PG-13, so I might not have to up the rating. . . I'm just worried someone will report it and take my story off. . . Better safe than sorry though. Any comments, guys?
Edited 11/23/07
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Hey, Seth? Can you remember when we first really met? You know what I mean, right? We might have been acquainted since I was young, but we never really looked and acknowledged each other until you picked me up on your horse and took me away from the palace. I think that's when I finally saw you.
To me, you had always been another soldier who I could easily define and dismiss, but since then, you've meant something more to me. You've made me see each and every soldier's face, know every single one of them. I've grown. I don't see just a knight under my orders, I see a person.
Of course, you became more than just a person. You became a man to me. I looked and saw someone I could put my faith in, trust, and love. I saw my future together with you.
You said you wanted to take me somewhere far away.
Does your offer still stand?
I grow tired of life here. Ephraim is King, and I have done my part as Restoration Queen. I am no longer needed in the palace, Ephraim can manage fine without me. I'm not saying we should leave the country, but maybe find a small plot of land that overlooks the wilderness. Where I can look outside and see only hills. I've always wanted a view like that. . .
We can leave right now if you want, I have everything already arranged, all you need to do is say the word. It sounds odd, but now, it is I who am awaiting your command. Give me a chance, Seth. I'll do my best to be a proper wife; I'll love you and treasure what we have. That's enough for me. I don't need the finery, the servants, or the luxuries. There's only one thing I want, and you know what that is.
So take me away, Seth.
If you had asked me before, I would have said no, but now, my mind has changed. Ask, and there will be no hesitation in the reply you receive.
But I suppose, the question I should be asking you, is if you are willing to leave everything behind. I know you're content here. You like to see the young boys you train become young men. I know there is a satisfaction in that. But if you're so happy, why have you trained Franz as your replacement?
You said you'd take me away before, but I wonder if things have changed. If they have, I guess its time for me to take you away.
Will you come with me, Seth?
x x x
Take me somewhere only we know
A seaside manor
A placid lake
A fertile farm
Somewhere outside these walls
Take me anywhere, away from here
As long as I'm with you
Tell me, do you still want to run away with me?
Because now that I'm older, I can finally understand who I am, and what I want
I don't want to stay in these walls forever, unless I'm with you
I don't want to be alone the rest of my life, waiting for love to find me
I want to see everything there is, and never regret my decisions
I want to lay my head across your chest and listen to your heart
Come with me, take my hand,
I won't let you be the one who always saves me
Let me return the favor for once:
Let me take you away,
We'll go far, far away from here
We'll go so far no one will know who we are
We'll go so far
Together
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Okay, so the poem's kinda half-assed, but I had the first verse written down and I figured this would be as good a time as any to use it. Review and imaginary petit-fours (mini cakes) shall be yours! And on to my anime-style preview. . .
Next time on Crossroad, chapter 13:
"Is this your first time here?"
A night job, a day job:
Two sides of a fractured personality.
"Is it true what they say about red-heads?"
Her eyes move down towards his low-rise pants and he blushes.