Opassa Blue, Sunset Red
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complaints I had been receiving on my requesting a cetain number of reviews
I've decided not to ask for anymore as a favor to the readers. But know that
I do wish for reviews so desperatly. *sob, sob*
Last chapter: Serge and the crew arrive at Dario's Island to recruit Glenn. But
before they do they run into the enemy. She commands Norris to
attack Serge but he loses the battle. Leena and Norris are reunited
while Harle and Kid made a pack to win Serge's affection.
* The first part will be told in the Mistress's P.O.V. Thought I'd warn ya though*
Chapter 5: Competition
Silently I walk through my drafty palace to my lower dungeons. My beautiful male
prisoners are kept there. All the more reason for me to constantly visit. I saunter through the
rows of my beautiful men who, at the moment, don't know they are about to betray their closest
friend and companion. I stop once I reach an empty space on the wall. I slowly recap who was
suppose to be hanging there. A slow smile appears on my lips as I think of him.
Norris, the Porre Army Soldier. Yes, he was a find indeed. It's a shame I lost him so
easily to the enemy. That influenced me to strenthen my spell over them. Next time they shall
fight Serge to the death or die trying. My thoughts then begin to wonder over to the blue haired
Chrono Trigger. Serge.. How much fun would he be? Would he have as much stamina as my Porre
Soldier? He's so innocent. I bet he's still a virgin. I chuckle silently. I shall visit him again soon.
But next time I intend to make him mine.
Once again, I make my trek back to the upper levels of my fortress. My plan to take over
both worlds is slowly becoming a reality. It's only a matter of time before I accomplish what I set out
to do.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*
" So what you're saying is that all of our old companions, who are male, have been taken except
for the demi-humans, children, and me?," Glenn asked. I nodded my head in consent. It had been a couple
of hours since the crew and I reunited with Glenn. After a moment of casual conversation we decided to
get down to business. " That's right. Now that the Mistress knows where this place is you two aren't safe.
Even if you don't come along I advise you to leave here. She might come after you," I warned. Stern faced,
he shook his head gravely. He signaled to Dario to begin preparations to leave.
" Does anyone know her motives for wanting to do this?," he asked. " Not really. She is a beautiful
enough woman. I wonder what she would want with me?," I said. We continued on with our discussion as
the others sat in a irritating silence. After another moment of heated debate, Kid decided to interrupt the
conversation. " Why don't cha ask the man who was wit her," she said to no one. With that suggestion we turned
our attention to Norris who was sharing private thoughts with his fiance' Leena. At the sound of his name he
became alert.
" So Norris, what do you remember?," I asked. He was silent for a moment before answering. " In
truth nothing. As soon as you defeated me the spell was broken. The only part that I recall is being in a dungeon
hanging on a wall in chains. From time to time she would have her way with us. Depending on how she felt of
course," he said. Leena became immediatly repulsed. " What do you mean by 'have her way' Norris?," she asked.
He lowered his head slightly in shame or embarrassment. " She would have sex with us Leena," he said. She
nodded her head in acceptance but her features retained a bitter scowl. " And did you enjoy it?," she asked.
Norris's mouth was slightly ajar at her words and his eyes widened in disbelief. " Surely you can not expect me
to answer that," he said. She folded her arms over her chest. " I do," she said.
Norris stayed silent contemplating how to reply to her but while he was in his thoughts Kid answered
for him. " Leena, ya can't ask him a question such as that. He was probably delerious in that place and she
was the only retreat to paradise. But even if he did enjoy it, she still ain't you. Be glad he made it back to ya
alive," she said. The bitterness left her face as Kid spoke. She looked back over at Norris whos' head was still
lowered in shame. " I know. I just can't help it. I guess I..., I don't know. Norris, I'm sorry," she said. He went
over to her placing comforting arms around her. " It's okay. I guess I'd be a little concerned too had it been you
in my place," he said. They kissed each other expressing with actions what words couldn't.
I looked back over at Kid whose gaze had gone soft at the couple. I saw the yearning in her eyes for
that type of love for herself. As soon as they broke apart she went back to sharpening her spectral dagger in
silence. That tore at my heart. How I wished I could be what she wanted me to be, but I wasn't sure if I was
capable of giving that to her. I felt a elbow poke at my ribs taking me out of my thoughts. I turned slightly to
see a grinning Glenn. " Stop it now, you're staring," he mused. I blushed slightly at his comment. To prevent
further humiliation, I cleared my throat to gain everyone's attention.
" We should get to sleep for now. We leave bright and early tomorrow and everyone needs to be in
top shape," I said. There were a couple of groans and protests but eventually everyone but Glenn and I went to
bed. We sat in a comfortable silence like we used to do when we fought together. After a moment he broke the
silence. " Old habits die hard I see," he said. I poked a bit at the fire with the stick. " I don't know what you're
talking about," I said. He chuckled. " Sure you don't. Still staring at Kid in the distance. I thought you gained a
backbone along with vocal cords," he said. I sighed wistfully. " I thought I did as well but even after so long she
is still intimidating," I said. He sipped at the wine he poured for himself. " I like strong women myself. But you
know she's a softy. Just think about tonight when she saw Norris and Leena kiss. Whether she knows it or not
she still wishes for the fairytale husband," he said.
I sighed again staring deeply into the fire. As the flames danced around their color reminded me of
Harle's hair. " Don't do that you'll hurt your eyes," he said. I turned to face him again. " Ya know, I have a
feeling I'm missing a piece of the puzzle my good friend. Care to fill me in?," he asked. I smiled at him. The
optimistic demeanor still existed within him. " Well, Kid isn't the only one I have feelings for," I began. " I
thought so. It's that Harle girl isn't it? You know she'll cause you nothing but trouble. She did back in the old
days," he said taking another sip of his wine. " I know, but I liked her attitude towards things. She was always
so willing to do whatever I asked of her. She was so passive," I said. " The opposite of Kid. The way I see it,
Kid is the hardcore badgirl. She takes no shit form anyone. Harle on the other hand is that way as well except
for when it comes to her 'Monseiur Serge'," he said in a French accent.
I nodded at the truth in his words. " I don't know what to do. I told Kid I would have an answer for
her by the end of our trip but I'm sure that I will," I said. He smiled compassionatly at me. " I can't tell you who
to choose but I will tell you to take the one you see a possible future with. Or the one you loved from the start," he
said. He rose from the fire heading into the cabin He and Dario shared. Once again I turned my attention back
to the fire. Harle or Kid. I don't know. I just don't know.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*
After we left Dario's Island we sailed back to the mainland. Everyone was involved in a personal
conversation of some sort except for Glenn and myself. I sighed in exasperation as I watched Serge and Kid
share some laughs from a personal joke. 'He'z going to chooze her I know it,' I thought to myself. " It's not good
to think to much," Glenn said. I turned slightly to be staring into his amused eyes. I blushed a little. " Moi iz not
t'inking too much," I retorted. He smiled. " I don't remember you looking like this. Is it because you took off
your make up?," he asked. I frowned. " Remember Moi looking like what?," I asked. " Beautiful," he said
carelessly before walking ahead of me to catch up with Serge.
I slowed my pace a little as I comprehended what he had just said. A smile formed on my features.
'Well, at least zomeone haz good tazte around here,' I thought. I giggled then ran ahead to catch up with Serge.
When I caught up with him Kid's features turned bitter. " What da ya want?," she asked. I smiled sweetly at
her. " No'ting zat concernz you dog," I said. She was about to reply but Serge stepped in before she could. " What
do you need Harle?," he asked. " No'ting. Moi juzt wanted to know where we are headed," I said. " We're going
back to Arni Village to drop Leena and Norris off," he said. " What? You can't be serious," Leena said now that
she was close enough to hear the conversation.
" But I am. Now that you two are together I don't think I could risk you guys being broken apart.
Especially since the wedding is so close at hand. You two have to live to be in it," he said. She frowned. " Oh
no you don't mister. It's true I came along to get Norris back but now that he's alive and well we are coming
with you. We're not going to ditch you when you need us most," she said. " But Leena...," he tried to say before
she cut him off. " No 'buts.' We're coming along and you can't sway our minds," she said. He smiled at his friend.
" Okay. Well, since we're not going there, we mind as well head back on the boat and try to find Fargo. Just in
case some strange buildings apeared out of nowhere," he said. " Good idea Monseiur Serge. You vill definitely
find anzwerz with him," I said.
Kid scowled at my enthusiasm. " Whatever mate. Let's just go before clownface starts a cheer," she said
heading back to the boat. Her long blonde braid swung behind her making her exit look more dramatic. Serge
watched her as she walked away from us. I lowered my head in defeat. The others rushed back to the boat while
I followed behind them in silence.
Night came upon us fast on the Porre Army boat. Everyone was sleep except for Glenn and myself
again. I looked over to where he was. He was looking over the crystal waters below us. I sighed out loud to gain
his attention. Like I had hoped, he directed his eyes toward me smiling slightly when he realized who had made
the noise. " Need a friend little one?," he asked. I frowned. " Moi iz not little. I'm nineteen," I clarified. He
chuckled softly. " Still little to me. I'm twenty four," he retorted. I was silent a moment. " You don't look zat
old," I said. " Neither do you," he said. I became silent again trying to hide my blush from his eyes. When I
turned my head I saw something a little more disturbing then Glenn seeing my blush.
Kid and Serge were lying down next to each other and he had his arm draped around her waist. I
closed my eyes cringing inwardly at her fortune. Glenn peeped over my shoulder to see what had got me so
upset. " Damn. Sorry kid," he said. I smiled bitterly through my sorrow. " It'z alright. Moi knew she won a
long time ago. Juzt couldn't help but hope though," I said. I turned away from the sleeping couple trying not
to let tears escape. His gaze softened at my obvious heartbreak. " If it makes you feel any better Serge does
care about you," he said. " Moi knowz. Juzt not in ze way I would like him too. It waz to be expected. I've
known ever zince I firzt met zem," I said.
His gaze then became puzzled. " Then why did you keep trying if you already knew?," he asked. I
shrugged. " Moi iz stubborn. If I zee zomet'ing I like I get it. I zuppose it workz differently with ze heart non?," I
said. " Yeah. It's a fickle thing. So, what will you do now?," he asked. I inhaled deeply then exhaled. " Tomorrow
Moi will tell ze Kid zat she haz won. Zen I will tell Serge ze zame," I said. He nodded in approval. A harsh wind
blew by causing me to shiver slightly. Warmth was returned to me when I felt Glenn's arms wrap around me. I
looked into his eyes again blushing. " Is pink your favorite color Harle?," he asked. I lowered my head to hide
my blush. He chuckled at my display. " I may not be Serge, but you still don't need to catch a cold," he said.
I smiled at him to show that I didn't mind. Sleep started to call to me as I rested my head on his
shoulder. 'No, he'z not Serge but maybe zat iz not zuch a bad t'ing," I thought before I drifted off into sleep.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*
I woke the next morning feeling another body pressed next to mine. When my eyes focused I realized
it was Kid. I blushed furiously as I realized that my arms were wrapped around her beautiful sleeping form. I
tried to move my arms but she wouldn't let me. She snuggled closer to me pressing me closer to her. I smiled
down at her. I could end this contest that she and Harle had for me. I already know who I want. Who I love. It
was the woman who was sleeping next to me. Kid. But how will I tell Harle?
I look up at the space where Harle was suppose to be sleeping. To my surprise I see her in Glenn's
embrace sleeping peacefully. Glenn however was wide awake grinning at me. " Comes naturally doesn't it?," he
teased. " Me? Look at you!," I retorted. He chuckled lightly. " I wasn't doing anything. I was just comforting
a girl in her time of need," he said. My smile faded at his words. " What do you mean?," I asked. His smile left
his features as well. Before he answered me he looked down at the girl snuggled in his embrace. " She saw you
two last night. But she also came to a conclusion. She was going to tell you and Kid today that she was going
to stop chasing after you. She always knew Kid would win in the end. She said she knew from the moment she
first met you two," he explained.
Now my gaze traveled to the girl in his arms. " I put here through so much. I'm surprised she was
still interested," I admitted. His smile returned. " She told me she was stubborn and determined to get what
she wanted no matter what. But apparently she knows when she can't win," he said. " I guess," I said softly.
He smiled wider. " Don't worry about her Serge. I'll take care of her for ya," he said with a wink. I laughed
at him but by doing so I woke Kid. " Why in bloody hell are ya movin' so much. Damn. A girl can't get any
sleep wit you two around," she said as she sat up. Her eyes widened when she saw Harle sleep in Glenn's
arms.
She laughed a little. " Now that's a pair I never would have expected to see. Sergie, your clown is
cheatin' on ya," she said. I frowned at her remark. " Her name is 'Harle' and she isn't cheating on me. She saw
us last night and she knew she couldn't beat you in gaining my affection," I said. Kid smiled. " It's about damn
time she figured that out. I love ya Serge ya know that right?," she asked. I smiled a her. " No I didn't," I teased.
" Really? Then I'm gonna have ta show ya," she said as she kissed me deeply. We fell back due to her
agressiveness. By doing so we rocked the boat slightly and woke up Ja. " Kid, calm that shit down. Now we all
know ya love him," he said wringing out his pants that got wet due to us rocking the boat.
We broke apart breathing heavily. " Now I know," I said. She grinned. " Good," she said. When I looked
up at Glenn I saw that Harle was now awake. I turned pale wondering how much she saw. She smiled at me. " It
iz fine Serge. Moi knew diz all along. Moi iz happy for you," she said. My color returned to my face. " Are you
mad?," I asked. " Of courze. You would rather zleep wit ze dog zan wit me. Zat is fine and zhall be forgiven
eventually. But for ze moment Moi would like to zleep. Now be quiet," she said as she ressumed resting on
Glenn. Glenn was now all smiles. I shook my head at my friend as Kid layed back on me. We continued on the
boat trip in silence sharing warmth with the people we cared about.
TBC......
End chapter 5. Sorry it took me so long to get this out. I just wasn't getting any ideas. Another thing, like I said
above, I won't ask for a certain number of reviews but please review. Thank you. ~LS~