¸.·´¯`·»Alla Capella Interlude «·´¯`·.¸
The creamy white dressed whispered on the stone beneath her feet. The open corridor was flooded with the light of the setting sun. It reflected pale pink against the smattering of dusty clouds in the sky. A slight wind blew through the trees, leaves rustling to make their own tune. The rebel wind blew leaves up around her feet, sending the spiraling around her.
He waited for her at the end of the hall. The hall opened into a huge courtyard covered in green grass, with huge towering oak trees. He was tall, bulking, covered in black armor. The great sword that was usually sheathed at his side was stuck into the ground. The huge horned helm usually adorning his head resting upon the hilt of the sword. He turned to look at her, a broad smile splitting his face.
"You made it" she gasped rushing into his arms. Dark knight, white lady melded into each other's embrace. The world stopped for them at that moment.
"I would never miss these moments with you" he said tipping her face back to plant a kiss on her lips. He smelled of metal and sword polish. Lips firm, searching. They pulled away breathing together. Then he noticed the sadness that had invaded her usually sparkling blue eyes.
"What's wrong" he asked. She took a step back, bottom lip quivering.
"There is something I must tell you" she said wafting away to glide down on a stone bench near by.
"What is it?" he asked sitting down next to her. She tipped her head back, basking like a cat in the warmth of the sun. The stalling only took a moment. She sighed looking at him, sapphire eyes heavy with grief.
"It has happened. I am betrothed" she whispered. Saying it was like a sin, breaking both of their hearts. His breath escaped him, and he turned from her pain welling in his heart.
"What about us?" he asked breath hitching in the back of his throat.
"I still love you!" she exclaimed the tears flowing freely now.
"Then why are you going to marry someone else?" he asked standing up.
"My father commands it!" she watched him as he began to pace. It was a common trait of his when he was angry.
"Why can't you marry me! I love you!" he exclaimed pausing for a moment to throw his hands up in the air.
"Royalty doesn't marry for love" she said stonily.
"So you will marry someone else?" he asked his voice hard.
"I don't want to, please believe me" she pleaded.
"So this is it then, we are over" he said softly turning fully to look at her.
"No, don't say that" she said surging to her feet.
"Who is it, who is going to take my place in you heart?" he asked cruelly. She choked the name out, eyes lowered to the floor. Upon hearing the name he only grew angrier.
"Him!? Why him? You know he's my rival!" the knight exclaimed.
"It's not like I have much of a choice. I don't want to marry him. Please listen to me!" she shouted at him. He stopped, looking down at her tear stained face. Suddenly he believed her, she would always love him. And he would always love her.
"I love you" he said pulling her to his chest. She sobbed against his cold steel armor.
"Promise me, that no matter what happens you will always love me. Swear it" she whispered her voice echoing across the metal.
"I swear" he whispered into her hair. She sobbed against him again. So much love between them it was almost painful. So much hurt and anger. The princess and the knight. Star crossed lovers, destined to be together but driven apart by circumstance.
"I still have to marry him" she whispered.
"I know" he said simply. She looked up at him their eyes meeting in an embrace.
"Even though I will be his in body, I will always be yours in heart" she whispered. The words choked him up, cause his eyes to turn red.
"If he ever hurts you, I will kill him. I swear!" he whispered fiercely.
"My knight" she whispered. She kissed him again before fleeing the tiny courtyard at the end of the open corridor. He sighed placing his massive helm on his head, and pulling the sword easily out of the ground. It was time to go to war.
"What the hell was that?" Seifer asked sitting up with a start. Zell stood over him leaning over, with his hands on his knees. Panting blood running down the side of his face, marring the black tattoo.
"I need your help, Seif. Come on get up" Zell said his voice practically at a shout. Seifer propped himself up on his elbows, blinking away the fuzziness of unconsciousness. He turned to see a great monster looming over Zell, it's teeth bared.
A VERY SPECIAL A/N:
Alonia: Hey everyone! This is a very special author's note-
Seifer: DUH! They all ready read that.
Alonia: Fine then, *quickly shoves two roses into Seifer's hand and pushes him forward*
Seifer: I am not going this Al!
Alonia: Aw Come on, pweeese?
Seifer: NO WAY!
Alonia: I can just as easily turn this into a Zelltis.
Seifer: *rolling eyes* yeah right.
Alonia: Or how about a Zellfer.
Seifer: You wouldn't
Alonia: Try me *evil glint*
Seifer: Fine fine. *grumbles a bit and then puts on a sweet smile holding out the two roses*
Alonia: Thats a good boy.
Seifer: Al wanted me to tell you all that this chapter is dedicated to her very special friends Ifalna and Jacks, who are both going through shitty times right now. And bleah bleah bleah, feel better soon k? Have some roses.*shoves roses into each of their mailboxes*
Alonia: Well that wasnt exactly how I put it...
Seifer: I know, I improvised.
Alonia: You made it worse!
Seifer: Worse or better? *evil smirk*
Alonia: Zellfer it is.
Seifer: Liar, you love me too much for that. Hey why does his name get to go first!
Alonia: Hehe ok enough of this, come on Seify. Let's go consort with the muse *waves* Bye everyone!!
Seifer: *whispering* Please don't let her set me up with Chicken Wuss, Seiftis FOREVER!