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I tossed and turned in the midst of the night. Restlessly trying to fall asleep, in frustration, I stepped onto the cold wooden planks below and paced around the small room. I knew I was supposed to carry out my duty as soon as I could possibly tear myself from the everyday stress of blending in, but there was never a single moment where I was truly alone. The urge to attack the Galbadian castle was in the back of my mind, constantly annoying me. I looked to my whip, then to the small window above the cot and lastly the trunk at the foot of my bed. Silently, I climbed over to the trunk and pulled out a new dress I bought. It was a black gown with draped sleeves that moved with your arms, I also grabbed the black cloak that I brought with me from the castle. I slipped on the gown and wrapped myself in the cloak, making sure my light-colored hair was hidden under the dark hood. There and then in the dark, I searched for my sandals and found them near the trunk. Hastily, I put them on and wrapped my whip around my waist. Swiftly, I climbed out the window and into the alley at the side of the cottage. My walk broke into a run as I made my way down to the furthest part of Deling City, the Galbadian Castle.
Constantly, I watched for anyone who may have seen me and was thankful for how my choice of clothing complimented the dark, cloudy night. A strong breeze blew some of the street torches out, leaving me in the dark. As I covered more distance, I could make out the shape of the castle hidden behind a few oak plantations. I proceeded down the winding path of the giant oak trees and stopped for a moment to catch my breath. A sharp pain burst into my side and a sudden blow to the neck darkened my consciousness.
************************************************************************ Prince Seifer woke up at the table in the bar. Blinking a few times, he saw the drunk men of the night before sprawled out all around. Ignoring this, he walked over the sea of vomit and bodies and decided to enquire at the castle of the whereabouts of the renegade princess.
He felt quite comfortable in Galbadia for it was said that he had been in the vicinity of the castle many times as a child. He could remember small details of his visits to the castle with his father, but was helpless to recall the events that took place as he was no elder than about seven. Shaking the memories out of his mind, he continued on towards the maze of oak trees which shielded the castle from most of the public's eyes. Most of the sunlight had been casted away from the ground by the large leaves and branches that covered the view above, only a few specks of golden beams filtered through and lit the way. *It has definetly been a long time...*
************************************************************************ I woke up in a small cell in what I assumed to be some kind of dungeon or prison. My arms were chained to the wall with heavy iron chains, each link about the size of two of my fists. I begged that the spirit of Tonberry would help guide me out of such a predicament. As I scanned the walls for any sort of exit, my eyes came across a shield on the wall on the other side of the bars that caged me. I stretched my head as far as I could and saw that it was the Galbadian coat-of-arms. Oh my lord! This must be the castle's dungeon! A guard must have been scouting the area around the castle and took me into custody! Well, if I looked on the bright side, then it would be good that I am now in the castle without exactly having to try. Yet I was helpless to take any action. Whom ever took me in was obviously quite careless because I could see that my whip was still around my waist. They may have mistaken it for a belt or some item of clothing. I took into account that Galbadian soldiers could most likely also be gullible and decided that it might help in the near future.
Footsteps could be heard a few cells down from where I was held captive. A few muffled words could b heard as one of the squeaking cell doors were opened. Yelling could be heard as a person was dragged out, a man whom I assumed was a soldier guarding the dungeon mentioned something along the lines of 'Take him to the executioner'. I was not very familiar with the laws in Galbadia and Hyne knows what people could be executed for. King Vinzer probably kills for pleasure, that tyrant. I began to shake my wrists, trying to make noise with the chains but it was difficult, the chains were very heavy and it took quite a bit of energy to even shake it once. After a while, I grew tired of attention-seeking and sank back for a rest. I could hear chains rattling in the cell next to mine, I felt glad that I was not alone.
************************************************************************ "Please, I must speak with the king. It is urgent!", Prince Seifer stood at the entrance of the castle. His patience was decreasing as two guards stood in his path, denying access.
"What buisness have you in the Palace of Galbadia sir?", the taller of the two asked. They held their spears tightly as Seifer looked into their eyes and bore holes into them.
"If you do not let me through, I shall have to cut thee down!" replied Seifer as he drew his sword and widened his legs into a battle stance. The two guards looked at each other and aimed their spears at the prince.
"Cut thee down we-" before they could finish, Seifer had took them both down with a slash across their necks decapitating them. Blood stained the stone steps as the heads rolled down into the oak forest. Not caring about the blood on his sword, he pushed the large double doors open and entered the castle.
The lobby was lined with statues of knights on horseback and in the center stood an enormous statue of King Vinzer. Giving it a disgusted look, he proceeded to the throne room straight ahead. Cutting the two guards down without hesitation nor conversation, he entered.
"Your majesty, I Prince Seifer heir to the throne of Balamb would like to enquire about a missing person", Seifer lowered hishead and stayed knelt down on the red carpet that rolled from the king's throne to the door. King Vinzer stood up and asked Prince Seifer to rise.
"Person? Now who may I ask is he or she?".
I tossed and turned in the midst of the night. Restlessly trying to fall asleep, in frustration, I stepped onto the cold wooden planks below and paced around the small room. I knew I was supposed to carry out my duty as soon as I could possibly tear myself from the everyday stress of blending in, but there was never a single moment where I was truly alone. The urge to attack the Galbadian castle was in the back of my mind, constantly annoying me. I looked to my whip, then to the small window above the cot and lastly the trunk at the foot of my bed. Silently, I climbed over to the trunk and pulled out a new dress I bought. It was a black gown with draped sleeves that moved with your arms, I also grabbed the black cloak that I brought with me from the castle. I slipped on the gown and wrapped myself in the cloak, making sure my light-colored hair was hidden under the dark hood. There and then in the dark, I searched for my sandals and found them near the trunk. Hastily, I put them on and wrapped my whip around my waist. Swiftly, I climbed out the window and into the alley at the side of the cottage. My walk broke into a run as I made my way down to the furthest part of Deling City, the Galbadian Castle.
Constantly, I watched for anyone who may have seen me and was thankful for how my choice of clothing complimented the dark, cloudy night. A strong breeze blew some of the street torches out, leaving me in the dark. As I covered more distance, I could make out the shape of the castle hidden behind a few oak plantations. I proceeded down the winding path of the giant oak trees and stopped for a moment to catch my breath. A sharp pain burst into my side and a sudden blow to the neck darkened my consciousness.
************************************************************************ Prince Seifer woke up at the table in the bar. Blinking a few times, he saw the drunk men of the night before sprawled out all around. Ignoring this, he walked over the sea of vomit and bodies and decided to enquire at the castle of the whereabouts of the renegade princess.
He felt quite comfortable in Galbadia for it was said that he had been in the vicinity of the castle many times as a child. He could remember small details of his visits to the castle with his father, but was helpless to recall the events that took place as he was no elder than about seven. Shaking the memories out of his mind, he continued on towards the maze of oak trees which shielded the castle from most of the public's eyes. Most of the sunlight had been casted away from the ground by the large leaves and branches that covered the view above, only a few specks of golden beams filtered through and lit the way. *It has definetly been a long time...*
************************************************************************ I woke up in a small cell in what I assumed to be some kind of dungeon or prison. My arms were chained to the wall with heavy iron chains, each link about the size of two of my fists. I begged that the spirit of Tonberry would help guide me out of such a predicament. As I scanned the walls for any sort of exit, my eyes came across a shield on the wall on the other side of the bars that caged me. I stretched my head as far as I could and saw that it was the Galbadian coat-of-arms. Oh my lord! This must be the castle's dungeon! A guard must have been scouting the area around the castle and took me into custody! Well, if I looked on the bright side, then it would be good that I am now in the castle without exactly having to try. Yet I was helpless to take any action. Whom ever took me in was obviously quite careless because I could see that my whip was still around my waist. They may have mistaken it for a belt or some item of clothing. I took into account that Galbadian soldiers could most likely also be gullible and decided that it might help in the near future.
Footsteps could be heard a few cells down from where I was held captive. A few muffled words could b heard as one of the squeaking cell doors were opened. Yelling could be heard as a person was dragged out, a man whom I assumed was a soldier guarding the dungeon mentioned something along the lines of 'Take him to the executioner'. I was not very familiar with the laws in Galbadia and Hyne knows what people could be executed for. King Vinzer probably kills for pleasure, that tyrant. I began to shake my wrists, trying to make noise with the chains but it was difficult, the chains were very heavy and it took quite a bit of energy to even shake it once. After a while, I grew tired of attention-seeking and sank back for a rest. I could hear chains rattling in the cell next to mine, I felt glad that I was not alone.
************************************************************************ "Please, I must speak with the king. It is urgent!", Prince Seifer stood at the entrance of the castle. His patience was decreasing as two guards stood in his path, denying access.
"What buisness have you in the Palace of Galbadia sir?", the taller of the two asked. They held their spears tightly as Seifer looked into their eyes and bore holes into them.
"If you do not let me through, I shall have to cut thee down!" replied Seifer as he drew his sword and widened his legs into a battle stance. The two guards looked at each other and aimed their spears at the prince.
"Cut thee down we-" before they could finish, Seifer had took them both down with a slash across their necks decapitating them. Blood stained the stone steps as the heads rolled down into the oak forest. Not caring about the blood on his sword, he pushed the large double doors open and entered the castle.
The lobby was lined with statues of knights on horseback and in the center stood an enormous statue of King Vinzer. Giving it a disgusted look, he proceeded to the throne room straight ahead. Cutting the two guards down without hesitation nor conversation, he entered.
"Your majesty, I Prince Seifer heir to the throne of Balamb would like to enquire about a missing person", Seifer lowered hishead and stayed knelt down on the red carpet that rolled from the king's throne to the door. King Vinzer stood up and asked Prince Seifer to rise.
"Person? Now who may I ask is he or she?".
