I just can't seem to stop these ideas from popping out…so it seems I start
another story before I finish one. Even so, I don't own any of the
characters used in the following. Cathleen and Erin are kind of mine, but
they are based off of characters which will appear in following chapters
that I do not have any claim to whatsoever.
Keep in mind, this is just a prologue so it won't explain much I'm afraid. Also, this is extremely AU. Therefore, characters and situations will be much different then they would be strictly following the anime storylines and character depictions.
Enjoy!
There is a legend, from a time long past, of twin princesses born in a country known today as Ireland. These twin girls were as different as night and day, and yet as similar as sun and light.
The first-born had hair the color of leprechaun's gold and eyes as blue as the surrounding oceans. Her name was Cathleen, and she was as good- natured as she was beautiful. Quick to laugh, she always had a smile for everybody. One could easily believe she was a child of the sun rather then man. She loved to be a part of the royal court and playing the part of princess, for she was fairly refined, though a bit clumsy in an endearing way. Unfortunately, the good Cathleen was a bit empty headed. She was forever mixing up her words and saying things out of order. At times, she also acted more like a young child the mature princess she was supposed to be.
The second child had hair the color of earth, laced with glints of red, and eyes as green as the Emerald Isle itself. Her name was Erin, and she was as tomboyish as she was beautiful. Quick to anger, she was fiercely loyal to her friends and family. One could easily believe she was born of the wilds of Ireland rather then man. She loved to be a part of the outdoors and tending the roses. Unfortunately, the good Erin was a bit outspoken. She was forever trying to express her opinions in official meetings. At times, she also acted more like a servant then the princess she was supposed to be.
Yet in spite of these differences, the two were very much alike. Both of them were known to be rather poor students, both failing miserably at womanly arts for the most part. Neither was any good with a needle and thread, though they did try. Cathleen did put much effort into her studies, yet she never seemed to master them. Thinking them too difficult, she would eventually give up. Erin often skipped her lessons in womanly arts, having no patience for those kinds of things. Instead, she would usually be found out with the horses or roaming about the gardens, or would get caught sneaking into the kitchen to get a lesson from the cook.
The sisters also were known to be dreamers. They could often be found together daydreaming about the knights that would come save them from the evil witch or some other equally hideous beast.
Things went along quite smoothly until the year the girls became 16. Both the king and queen were in ill health, and had to name one of their daughters to be the successor to the throne when they were gone…but the parents could not choose between them. Both had good and bad points, and so they asked the advice of a fairy.
The fairy, understanding their dilemma, gave them a solution. Cathleen would be named the successor, in spite of her awkward way of speaking for she would be able to fulfill the role as Erin could not. Cathleen, with her love of all people, would be a good ruler despite her faults. Erin was much to wild to stay tied down to the castle. So, she would instead become the living embodiment of Ireland itself…one who would bring hope to the nation should disaster ever come to the island. The two sisters soul's would be made immortal, to always be reborn and be reawakened in a time of crises, so Ireland would forever live.
So it came to be that the king and queen passed away, and young Cathleen took the throne, her sister Erin her advisor. But there were those who were unhappy with having such a young, "idiot" of a lady to rule, so they rose up and struck out against Cathleen. In the ensuing onslaught, both sisters perished Foreseeing this, the fairy was waiting above the ruins of the castle; and as their souls rose up skyward, she took them into a garnet colored orb on her staff, to seal them away in safety 'til they should be needed again.
Yet, before Erin's soul would leave her world, it hovered over the flames of destruction and gave a warning to those who had betrayed the kingdom. "This is my country, and I will not leave it to traitors such as you. I promise you this…I will return one day to seek vengeance on your descendants, for you can not destroy what will live forever." With that, her soul vanished into the orb, but her ghostly voice left behind one last message.
"Mise Eire."
Such is the legend, as it was told to Weiss.
Author's Note: Mise Eire means "I am Ireland" in Gaelic, the language of Ireland.
Keep in mind, this is just a prologue so it won't explain much I'm afraid. Also, this is extremely AU. Therefore, characters and situations will be much different then they would be strictly following the anime storylines and character depictions.
Enjoy!
There is a legend, from a time long past, of twin princesses born in a country known today as Ireland. These twin girls were as different as night and day, and yet as similar as sun and light.
The first-born had hair the color of leprechaun's gold and eyes as blue as the surrounding oceans. Her name was Cathleen, and she was as good- natured as she was beautiful. Quick to laugh, she always had a smile for everybody. One could easily believe she was a child of the sun rather then man. She loved to be a part of the royal court and playing the part of princess, for she was fairly refined, though a bit clumsy in an endearing way. Unfortunately, the good Cathleen was a bit empty headed. She was forever mixing up her words and saying things out of order. At times, she also acted more like a young child the mature princess she was supposed to be.
The second child had hair the color of earth, laced with glints of red, and eyes as green as the Emerald Isle itself. Her name was Erin, and she was as tomboyish as she was beautiful. Quick to anger, she was fiercely loyal to her friends and family. One could easily believe she was born of the wilds of Ireland rather then man. She loved to be a part of the outdoors and tending the roses. Unfortunately, the good Erin was a bit outspoken. She was forever trying to express her opinions in official meetings. At times, she also acted more like a servant then the princess she was supposed to be.
Yet in spite of these differences, the two were very much alike. Both of them were known to be rather poor students, both failing miserably at womanly arts for the most part. Neither was any good with a needle and thread, though they did try. Cathleen did put much effort into her studies, yet she never seemed to master them. Thinking them too difficult, she would eventually give up. Erin often skipped her lessons in womanly arts, having no patience for those kinds of things. Instead, she would usually be found out with the horses or roaming about the gardens, or would get caught sneaking into the kitchen to get a lesson from the cook.
The sisters also were known to be dreamers. They could often be found together daydreaming about the knights that would come save them from the evil witch or some other equally hideous beast.
Things went along quite smoothly until the year the girls became 16. Both the king and queen were in ill health, and had to name one of their daughters to be the successor to the throne when they were gone…but the parents could not choose between them. Both had good and bad points, and so they asked the advice of a fairy.
The fairy, understanding their dilemma, gave them a solution. Cathleen would be named the successor, in spite of her awkward way of speaking for she would be able to fulfill the role as Erin could not. Cathleen, with her love of all people, would be a good ruler despite her faults. Erin was much to wild to stay tied down to the castle. So, she would instead become the living embodiment of Ireland itself…one who would bring hope to the nation should disaster ever come to the island. The two sisters soul's would be made immortal, to always be reborn and be reawakened in a time of crises, so Ireland would forever live.
So it came to be that the king and queen passed away, and young Cathleen took the throne, her sister Erin her advisor. But there were those who were unhappy with having such a young, "idiot" of a lady to rule, so they rose up and struck out against Cathleen. In the ensuing onslaught, both sisters perished Foreseeing this, the fairy was waiting above the ruins of the castle; and as their souls rose up skyward, she took them into a garnet colored orb on her staff, to seal them away in safety 'til they should be needed again.
Yet, before Erin's soul would leave her world, it hovered over the flames of destruction and gave a warning to those who had betrayed the kingdom. "This is my country, and I will not leave it to traitors such as you. I promise you this…I will return one day to seek vengeance on your descendants, for you can not destroy what will live forever." With that, her soul vanished into the orb, but her ghostly voice left behind one last message.
"Mise Eire."
Such is the legend, as it was told to Weiss.
Author's Note: Mise Eire means "I am Ireland" in Gaelic, the language of Ireland.
