A Little More Than Kin...Chapter 6

"A Little More Than Kin..."

By: Crystalis Blade

Chapter 6


Three men made their triumphant entrance into the throne room. One of the guards announced their presence to the world.

"My humble Majesty. May I present to you the renowned General Leo, General Kefka and, his Majesty Emperor of Vector, Emperor Gestahl." As the two Generals names were called, they gave a slight bow in respect to the king. When the Emporer was called, he stepped forward and did a diminutive nod. General Leo was to the right of the Emperor who was in the middle and Kefka to the left him.

Leo was the first to step forward and give his respects to the King. He was very tall and about 26 years of age with a very muscular build, hazel eyes and a brown pony tail. He wore full armor and his great blade for which he was known for, hung loosely at his side. He was one of the most respected men in all the Empire and had earned it.

"Hello your Majesty. It is good to see you again," Leo began in his deep voice with a cordial grin. He visited Figaro regularly with the Emperor and was always welcome.

The King returned the smile, "you too general." Leo looked over to side of the king and saw both the brothers and his smile got larger.

"Is that Sabin and Edgar?"

Edgar grinned and nodded, while Sabin actually took a small step back, but Leo continued, "I remember Sabin when you barely came up to my hip! That tells you the last time that I saw you. And Edgar, I held a conversation with you aboutoh five years ago."

Edgar's smile got bigger and he moved his hand off of his father's chair. "I remember when I was that height and thought that you were scary." The two laughed.

"And Sabin is still as shy as ever, I see." Sabin put his head down and cracked a small smile. Then he put his head back up to look at the General.

"Good to see you too Leo." Leo smiled and stepped back to let Kefka give his respects.

Kefka was the youngest appointed General at the moment; and no one seemed to know why. He seemed to be in his early 20s and much shorter than Leo. He had short dark brown hair and profound brown eyes that had a touch of insanity in them. He wore a pair of pants and colorful shirt with a cape that came out to each one of his arms. If you looked hard enough at his face, you would have sworn he had make-up on.

"Your Majesty. I don't believe we have met so often as mycompanion," Kefka said giving a small nod to the side with a sneer on his face. The King only nodded to him.

Edgar thought to himself this guy is a freak! He looks like a clown. Sabin was sharing the same idea.

Kefka went on looking at the brothers. "Sires, fine to have met you"

Kefka stepped back into place and Gestahl stepped forward. When he did the King stood up and walked down the stairs to greet him. He took the Emperor's hand and kissed his ring.

"Your Highness. Are you ready to discuss business?"

The Emperor did a bow to the King and asked,

"Do you mind if my Generals stay with me as we speak?"

"No, of course not. But I hope you wouldn't mind if I asked one of my sons to stay." The word "one" caught the brothers attention. Why only one of us? not to mention who. Edgar thought. He looked quizzically at his brother, who returned the look.

The Emperor nodded, "it's your decision, your Majesty. After all, we are in your kingdom." The King forced a smile at the pun, then he turned to his sons.

"Forgive me, but Sabin, would you please take your leave." Edgar spontaneously turned his head to his brother then to his father with wide eyes. Sabin just put his hand to his waist and bowed and in a calm and well-carried voice said,

"Yes, Father." He then nodded to the two Generals and then to his brother who looked upon him aghast, like he himself was lost. Sabin finely turned and left out the side door.


Author's Note: The generals, Sabin, Edgar...belong to Squaresoft, all original characters to me. Oh! Waddya think! Lemmie know!