Memories of a Fallen King
By Kaehimi
Disclaimer: I don't own Dark Cloud!
"Must Be Protected"
Disbelief cuts through the shock.
It should've been me.
The knife was meant for me.
Why do you smile...
Because you saved the one you loved...
What about me?
Who...should I protect from now on?
Rushing back inside, Seda discarded his sword to the side and cradled Sophia's head in his lap.
She smiled up at him. "Seda..." She tried to say. She smiled again.
"Don't speak, my love. Save your energy." Seda whispered, tears welling up in his eyes. "Shh..." He hugged her.
"Seda...please...be a noble king...and...know that I will always love-" Sophia's strength gave out and her eyes closed.
"NO!" Seda choked back a sob, and leaned over to kiss her. "No...who will I protect and fight for now?"
Seda held her body tightly, as he had once with his father. "First Father, now you. Who shall I lose next?"
He let his tears flow freely.