Tolerance by RedZ [part two]

Tolerance [part two]
by Amource [RedZ]
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Cast
Beatrix: She is now 34 years old. Already married with Steiner. Have one
daughter who's as skilled as their parents. [34]

Princess Magnolia: Kind of selfish. Respect Beatrix's daughter as her own
sister. Likes to do whatever she want. [5]

Queen Garnet: A busy young queen of Alexandria. Still looks beautiful.
Gave birth to Princess Magnolia when she's 18 years old. [25]

Zidane: Although he's a great king, but he tends to leave the country a
lot and goes hunt for treasures. [25]

Major Aurelene: Reserved and always calm. Can be quite mysterious
sometimes. [27]

Lieutenant Delma: Joined the army right after Garnet came back from the
Iifa tree. Somewhat tomboyish, but very loyal. [24]

Fhatrol: Didn't play in an important role. A spy of Magh's troop. [18]

Magh: The leader of GANT, a big group of bad thieves. Wished to kidnap
the princess for money. [40]

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"General, aren't we suppose to report the queen about this?" Lieutenant Delma asked Beatrix. "I have already sent her the report through MogNet. But I'm not sure that the message will reach Alexandria in time." Beatrix replied. "Kupo! Kupoooo!", a moogle ran towards Beatrix. Its face looked extremely exciting. "It's the reply from Her Majesty.". Then she started to read..

Beatrix,
I was very surprised and sad when I read the message. I'm very sorry about my daughter. I hope you understand. GANT is a great group of thieves, which we all need to see them disappeared from the history. You have my permission: destroy GANT and bring my daughter back. About Magh, dead or alive is not my business. You can kill him whenever you want. Also, Aurelene, she didn't know what is the true identity of Fhatrol, I won't execute her or do anything, maybe she and I shall have a little conversation about it. But just leave that alone, you and your troops are now have to get Magnolia back first.

Garnet Till Alexandros 17th

Beatrix's troops reached the island in the evening of the 3rd day. "We're too slow. Can't be that slow now!" Delma told the soldiers. "Troop one, stay in the ships and wait for us. Don't go anywhere! Troop two, patrol around the castle, kill any thieves that came out of the castle! Troop three, come with us!" the General ordered her soldiers. "Come, Delma." she said.

The search for the princess began. Beatrix and Delma made good partners. They went upstairs and killed the enemies without been hurt.

Back to Aurelene, she's having a tough fight with Fhatrol, who she thought that was a good person. "Fhatrol, where's the shame!?" Aurelene asked. "I don't know what shame is! My life is for Lord Magh!". It's looked like that Fhatrol has gone insane. Aurelene decided to cast berserk. She closed her eyes, and start to cast the spell, but.. Fhatrol pushed his dagger towards her, it straight to her body. "FOR MAGH!" "Ouch!" Aurelene fell down on the ground. Fhatrol ran away immediately.

"Am I going to die?"

"Princess?"

"I wish to die as a brave knight.."

"Is this the past brave warriors' death? It's just like this, huh?"

"No, I ran away from the army, to save the princess, on my own. I'm not dying as a knight, but.."

"Princess.."

"My Queen.."

"Beatrix.."

"Everyone.."

"Aurelene!" Delma cried. She and Beatrix had just reached there. "It's too late. My magic or items won't work on her.. It's too late." said Beatrix, as she sit down at Aurelene. "You're still alive, both of you. Fhatrol.. he just ran away, just ran away.. The princ--dar--tao--weor.." Aurelene whispered, before she closed her eyes, once again. "......." ".........She's gone.", Beatrix stood up and walk away. "General, did you catch what did she say, her last words!?" Delma stopped Beatrix from walking away. "I'm not sure. I heard the words 'princne', 'darg' and 'taowor'. I guess she meant something about the princess and her location."

"We shall go."

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"It's after midnight already. I suppose to go to bed, but I am still fine." Beatrix thought.

"Aurelene... It was my fault. I shouldn't..I..."

"But I can't do anything right now. Aurelene has gone. She was a great knight, her martial arts skill and her black magic.., such a sad story.."

"No, stop thinking about her is the best thing."

"The past is the past."

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The morning of the fifth day, the soldiers were heading back to Alexandria by the sea. "From the island at the east of the Mist Continent to Alexandria, I think 9 hours would be our best, ma'am!" said the soldier. "That's still too slow. Do not forget that we're carrying the dead bodies with us." Beatrix replied. "Then, 7 hours would be the fastest we can do, ma'am."

They reached Alexandria 8 hours after that. Queen Garnet and her servants were waiting for their arrival. "Great job, Beatrix. Congratulations." the young queen said. "With pleasure, Your Majesty." Beatrix answered. She stood up and let Garnet meet her daughter, Magnolia.

"Another mission has been finished, but the new missions are awaiting. I can't relax yet, not in this life time." the general thought. She walked upstairs to the castle area. "Steiner, I hope that our daughter is still alive." She said to Steiner, who's standing in front of the gateway to the main castle. "Of course! I can raise children!" He jumped up and down, yelling at her. "You have not changed." She smiled, then walk pass him to the gate with full confidence.

"I can't rest yet, never."

end of part two