Then on the top of the stage another shot rang. It was shooting towards me! My eyes widened. "Oh god, why is this happening to us?" I thought. Moments later, I felt someone standing towards me. It was the shooter. We were on the floor desperate to hold on to each other. I was in tears. We were unarmed and unable to fight because we had no idea this would happen. I couldn't' tell who he was because he had a mask. He shot you with his gun a couple of times on the arms. "No, Stop! Zidane!" I yelled. I crawled closer to you and tried to stop your body from bleeding. I was terrified. "Zidane, don't die, please don't die..." I prayed. He showed no mercy and aimed the gun at me. I covered my head with my hands and closed my eyes. From a split second I heard someone plunge toward me and I felt that person hold me with his arms. I didn't know who it was, but I knew it was a "he" because of his strong arms. I opened my eyes and I realized it was Nick. The shots rang again and again. He held me even harder as the shooter kept shooting. "Garnet," Nick said, and that was the last thing he ever said. Then his eyes closed, as he lied there silently. There were shots on his head. Blood was everywhere. I looked at his dead body and I noticed something else on his body. It was the gold necklace I saw in the water when I was saved from drowning. I realized it was Nick who saved me from the water that day. I frowned and tears fell from my face. "No… NO!" I yelled. "You murderer!" I yelled at the shooter as I pointed at him. 'And what are you going to do about it? Prepare to die!" said the shooter as he aimed at me. This time I couldn't duck. I had one hand holding on to Zidane's hand, and I could not let go. I had my other arm still holding on to Nick's bloody body. The shooter pulled the trigger. I closed my eyes again. Nothing happened. It seemed like the gun ran out of bullets. When I opened my eyes, my Alexandrian soldiers ran to us. Beatrix and Steiner were with them. "Seize him, seize the murderer!" I yelled crying. Beatrix ran to us, as the soldiers took the shooter away. "Ohh! I will be back, and then you'll be sorry." The shooter yelled. Steiner used a club and knocked him out. Beatrix rolled Nick to the ground. "He's dead…" she said Your Majesty, are you alright?" she asked. "Yes, but I don't know if Zidane is…" I replied. Some soldiers with a stretcher came and took him away. I could've hardly stood up.

Another set of Alexandrian soldiers took Nick's body away. I took off his gold necklace that was covered with blood and then I walked to the exit. "Are you sure you're alright, my queen?" Steiner asked. I looked back, and said, "Yes, I'll be fine…" Then I walked away.

The next morning, I decided to go Zidane's room, to see if he was all right. Before I left my room, I noticed a letter on my desk under my comb. It was sealed in a yellow envelope. I opened it and I realized it was Nick's handwriting. He had always written to me when he was alive. But never did he put his letter in my room, personally. I must've been distracted at the time, and didn't know the letter was there. The letter was not too long. It said-









Dear Garnet,

I know you are the Queen now and your heart belongs to Zidane. But I just have to tell you this. I am happy for you. (I could hear Nick's cheerful voice as I read) I know I once fell in love with you, deeply in love, but I have changed. I am no longer a selfish person. I hope you and Zidane will be very happy together, living in the castle. After the play tonight, I will be leaving to go to Treno. Best Wishes. Yours truly, Nick.

I folded up the letter and took out the gold necklace. The blood on the necklace had dried up. This necklace is a memory of Nick. I placed the necklace in my pocket and I went out the door to see you, Zidane. When I entered your room, you called out my name. "Dagger! I mean Garnet..." You had a cast on. I ran up to you and hugged you. "Oww." You said painfully. I backed away. "Oh, I'm so sorry, Zidane!" I apologized. You shook your head. "That's ok, it was worth the pain," you replied. "Hey, when are we moving in together to share one room?" you asked. I smiled at the same old lovable Zidane. "As soon as you recover your injuries." I answered softly. "Aww, that's going to take awhile." You said. I grinned and said, "Let's go... To Nick's funeral." You nodded and walked with me.

We arrived at Nick's grave. Dr. Tot was there to start the funeral. He gave me a bunch of flowers and so I placed on the grave. You walked next to me, and looked at me silently.

"He saved my life, Zidane." Explained to you. You held my hand and said, "And I am very grateful for that, because I could've lost you. But he shouldn't have died." You looked up sadly. I walked closer to the tomb and placed Nick's necklace above it. Then I walked up to you again and we left with Nick in our memories. "Good Bye, Nick" I whispered to myself. I will never forget him.



Authors Note: If you were not satisfied with this ending or if you wish to read another ending, please proceed to the next chapter.