Chapter Seven

She peered into the throne room, seeing the diplomat from Tzen. She was beautiful. Long raven black hair tied into a bun. A stunning blue ensemble. Perfect. Everything about this woman was perfect. She watched as this woman stepped up towards Edgar, whispering something in his ear. His eyes lit up as she pulled away, grabbing his hand. He nodded towards the guards and walked into the discussion room. 'Edgar...?'
She walked away, fear filling her eyes. She clasped the box towards her chest as she climbed up the steps to the balcony. When she finally reached the top, she sat down, crying.

Edgar walked out of the discussion room, his whole outfit a mess. The diplomat also walked out, everything messed up. "So, King Edgar, can Tzen get that extra repair money?" she breathed out.
There were no guards around. Edgar walked up towards the woman, placing his hands on her hips. "If you continue to come around here, of course."
"You really do fit that title 'the king of women' don't you?" They both laughed softly.

Terra wiped her tears away as she heard footsteps coming towards her. She heard soft humming as well. 'Damn you Edgar...' she thought. She didn't bother to turn around or stop crying just because one person came up here.
"Terra?"
It was Sabin. She looked up, tears staining her cheeks. "Hello Sabin..."
He knelt beside her, rubbing her shoulders. "Considering what Edgar gave you, I hope you're crying for joy..."
"No..." He wrapped his arms around her, pulling her into a tight squeeze.
"Then tell me," he said, "what's wrong?"
"Oh Sabin, I can't trust him!"
Sabin chuckled softly. "Trust me, then. That's the real treasure of Figaro and there was only one double headed coin ever made."
"It's not that, Sabin. It's...that diplomat from Tzen and him...I saw them..."
Sabin closed his eyes, allowing her to cry on his shoulder. "Alright, I get what you mean. Calm down, it's ok..."
"No, it's not...I...I thought I loved him, Sabin!" she screamed softly. Sabin only gripped her tighter, taking the black box and placing it onto the ground. "Could you give those back to Edgar for me?"
"Sure. Do you want me to send him up to you?"
"No!...But do tell him that I'm leaving soon."

Sabin walked quickly towards the throne room. He threw open the doors, only to see Edgar flirting unconditionally with the woman. "Brother!" he yelled out.
"Sabin? What's wrong?" Sabin held up the box and glared at the woman. "Where'd you get that?"
"This is concerning the woman that is visiting from Mobliz. And I would prefer it if Miss Slut went home."
"Sabin!" Edgar yelled. "Forgive me, don't mind my brother."
"Miss Slut! King Edgar, I'll be leaving now." And the woman stormed off.
"Sabin, what the hell was that for?" Edgar glared at his younger brother.
Sabin handed the box over to Edgar, shaking his head. "Terra doesn't want them."
"Why doesn't she?" he said with pain.
"Are you that dumb, Edgar? She saw you and that woman walk into the discussion room. And she knows you better than anyone!"
Edgar placed his hand on his forehead, shaking it softly. "Where is she?"
"She told me not to tell. Also, she's leaving soon." Sabin turned around, walking towards the open doors.
"Sabin! You have to tell me!" Edgar called out. He ran towards his brother, grabbing his arm. "Please, tell me?"
"Why should I? You broke her heart, brother. And I can't believed she even thought she loved you..."
"Damn it, just tell me!" Sabin stared over at his brother, and then over at the stairs towards the balcony. "Thank you..."

Terra curled her legs up towards her chest, still crying. "Damn you, Edgar...I knew you would never change..." More tears fell from her eyes, and sobs escaped her lips.
"I'm sorry, if that helps any," Edgar whispered softly, staring at the small girl.
"I told Sabin not to tell!"
"He didn't. I guessed that you would be up here...I really am sorry..."
He knelt down next to her, wrapping his arms tightly around her. Terra sat stiff, her head completely turned away. "I really doubt you are, Edgar...I would've been better off if Gogo killed me."
"Terra..."
"I'm leaving...would you please let me go?"
"No, I'm not going to..."
"Let me go!" she said louder.
"Not a chance."
"Let me go, Edgar!" She placed her hands on his chest, shoving him away with all her strength. More tears dwelled up in her eyes as she began to scream. "I hate you! Let me go!"
He wrapped his arms tighter around her as she weakened and cried into his shoulder. "I'm sorry...how can I make it up to you?"
"I hate you," she mumbled out, as more tears fell. "I hate you so much..."
Edgar continued to hold her, rocking her gently. "Terra, I am so sorry..." Tears continued to fall quickly down; it was like a waterfall that lasted forever. "Terra...I..."
"Why'd you do it? Why?" she said with soft sobs in between every word.
Edgar released Terra, touching her face softly, fixing her hair. "Why?...I...I honestly don't know...She tempted me so much, Terra!"
"Oh, and I don't?" Terra stood up, walking towards the stairs. Edgar grabbed her hand, pulling her down into his lap with ease. "Let me go..."
Edgar kissed her cheek softly, but she only turned her head towards the wall. "Terra...I want you to take these..."
"I don't want them!" she screamed out. Edgar released Terra, but she still didn't move. "...I thought I loved you...last night was so incredible...why did you have to ruin it!"
Edgar hung his head, ashamed. "I won't lie to you...I got the urge to just have this woman. How can I make it up to you?"
Terra stood up, walking towards the stairs. "...let me be, for the rest of my life..."

Setzer stood by the airship as Sabin brought out her two suitcases. Edgar watched from the castle, tears streaking his cheeks. Sabin hugged her good-bye and waved towards Setzer. Terra walked onto the deck, looking over at Edgar. He waved to her, holding a black box larger than the one before. "I think he wants to give it to you," Setzer said.
She sighed softly, looking over towards Sabin. Edgar rushed out towards Sabin, tossing him the black box. "...I wonder..."
Sabin dashed over towards the airship, climbing up onto deck. "Terra, this is from my arrogant brother. Just in case you do change your mind..."
Terra took the box, opening it up. A diamond engagement ring. A tear rolled down her right cheek, landing right onto the box. "Thank you, Sabin..."
And with that, Sabin stepped away from the airship, watching it fly faster and faster away. Edgar waved one last time before it was out of the clearing. "Sabin, I have a favor to ask of you."
"Sure, brother. What is it?"
Edgar looked at his brother, long and hard. "Never let me do anything with another woman, unless it's Terra."

Setzer watched Terra cry gently. He walked over to her, rubbing her arms gently. "Terra, you'll get over him."
"It's not that, Setzer," she sobbed out, still staring at the ring.
He pulled her into a hug, allowing her full access to his shoulder. "What is it?"
"I...I know something awful is going to come out of all of this."
Setzer chuckled gently, massaging her shoulders. "What could go so wrong?"