I'm trying to finish this fic before the deadline without losing the
continuous Medieval flavor. Oh and I saw that Quistis88 and Alonia
Everclear were also asked to write for the Gamemasters Message Board comp,
good luck to you both!
"Your majesty, 'tis about a young woman. She has disappeared from my faher's kingdom and I am in search of her. Might you know of her whereabouts sire?", King Vinzer knitted his eyebrows and looked warily into Prince Seifer's glowing, emerald eyes. His hand found its way to his chin and lowered his head a little.
"This, damsel of yours. Describe her appearance" the king began pacing, eyes avoiding the prince's cold, hard stare. Seifer's unblinking eyes would have been a fright to many as was his swordsmanship.
"She is quite tall for a woman in fact, of about this height" he said gesturing with his black glove-covered hand. "with long golden hair and icy cerulean eyes..." his voice softened at the last comment and his fingers curled into his palm tightly. Biting his lip, he awaited the king's answer. The king motioned for a soldier to come forth and sent him to the dungeon.
"You seem to have taken a liking to such a woman" said the king as he sat down in his throne. "Who would have ever thought, one such as yourself with emotions such as these!" and with that, he laughed. Prince Seifer tightened his fist and resisted the urge to draw his sword. Nobody understood him, the world mocked him as he emerged from his isolated world. His introspective nature was his stereotype, hiding the soul within.
************************************************************************ My eyes twitched as I awoke. Footsteps could be heard coming down the path as I thought of the next victim of the guillotine. I squeezed my eyes shut and braced myself for the scream, a cry of terror. Fumbling of keys could be heard from my cell and sounded pretty close. A door squeaked as the rusting hinges moved. I dared to open an eye, only to see a sinister- looking face advancing towards me. I did not scream, I did not faint, instead I watched as the person released me from the chains and held my hands behind my back preventing any arm movement. I was guided up the steps and to a door with a slain body nearby. The door was opened by my restrainerand I was pushed into what appeared to be a king's throne room with who but King Vinzer Deling on the throne.
"Is this the damsel you have come asearching for dear prince?" asked the king to somebody off to the side. Could it be Prince Squall? My heart jumped at the thought of him valiantly riding across the continent in search for me. Although I did not want to admit it, I had taken a liking to him and prayed that he would be my saviour.
"Yes", spoke a voice as my so-called saviour came out from the side of the room. My eyes widened at the sight of not Prince Squall, but Prince Seifer! I turned away from his face and looked to the side. Closing my eyes to stop my emotions overtaking my resolve.
"This woman was found roaming the woods just beyond my castle, is there an explainaton?" King Vinzer and Prince Seifer had obviously encountered previously. How could a war rage on as the two calmly conversed as if nothing had ever happened? It angered me to know that the world was in such denial, my childhood taught me that truth was a blessing and life was precious, we had to make every moment count and live life to the fullest. I thought a lot about it when my parents died. They worked day and night to support our family and I wondered, if they had made the most of their lives....
"I sincerely do not know sire, however I shall take her back to Balamb and relieve you of such duty" replied Prince Seifer as he came and took my hand. "I bid you farewell your majesty". We then walked out of the castle and stopped at the beginning of the oak woods.
"May I ask you a question?" I began when he came to a stop.
"Yes, I suppose so..." he answered quietly and dropped my hand. He turned to listen and watched as I swallowed a lump in my throat.
"What- I mean, why did you come to my rescue?", I asked hesitantly. I fiddled with my fingers, waiting for an answer.
" I know we are supposed to resent one another" he began "we were forced into such a predicament I do not think even you could stand. It came to me when you left, the empty space, the confusion I felt within as it actually occurred to me that you left. Nobody knew if you would come back, the future of the kingdom rested upon your return. My life felt in complete without you, it was just.....I cannot explain it, can you not tell me why you departed without a word? Also why here? Why Galbadia?", I sat down on a boulder and looked down at my feet.
"My family vanished before my eyes at the hands of the Galbadian Army. I wanted to rid the world of a tyrant such as Deling and stop the ridiculous war. I came to assassinate the king but to no avail. I was captured and imprisoned. Then you show up on your high chocobo and retrieve me...I am at a loss for words Prince Seifer", tears welled up in my eyes and blurred my vision. The pools of salty water threatened to spill over and did. Ashamed, I turned away and ran. Ran through the woods and away from the prince. I did not want to show any weakness in the presence of one such as he. A merciless warrior whom I was sure was standing there mocking my sensitivity. A growl echoed through the woods, the ground shook beneath my feet and I found it difficult to keep my balance. Oak trees began to collapse, one after another.
An enormous ochu came into view, slashing the plantations away with its strong vines. As it came closer, I could see a binder around its body, indicating it was trained by somebody. A cry was heard, and a flood of metal followed the ochu.
More soon! I promise, but review for now! =)
"Your majesty, 'tis about a young woman. She has disappeared from my faher's kingdom and I am in search of her. Might you know of her whereabouts sire?", King Vinzer knitted his eyebrows and looked warily into Prince Seifer's glowing, emerald eyes. His hand found its way to his chin and lowered his head a little.
"This, damsel of yours. Describe her appearance" the king began pacing, eyes avoiding the prince's cold, hard stare. Seifer's unblinking eyes would have been a fright to many as was his swordsmanship.
"She is quite tall for a woman in fact, of about this height" he said gesturing with his black glove-covered hand. "with long golden hair and icy cerulean eyes..." his voice softened at the last comment and his fingers curled into his palm tightly. Biting his lip, he awaited the king's answer. The king motioned for a soldier to come forth and sent him to the dungeon.
"You seem to have taken a liking to such a woman" said the king as he sat down in his throne. "Who would have ever thought, one such as yourself with emotions such as these!" and with that, he laughed. Prince Seifer tightened his fist and resisted the urge to draw his sword. Nobody understood him, the world mocked him as he emerged from his isolated world. His introspective nature was his stereotype, hiding the soul within.
************************************************************************ My eyes twitched as I awoke. Footsteps could be heard coming down the path as I thought of the next victim of the guillotine. I squeezed my eyes shut and braced myself for the scream, a cry of terror. Fumbling of keys could be heard from my cell and sounded pretty close. A door squeaked as the rusting hinges moved. I dared to open an eye, only to see a sinister- looking face advancing towards me. I did not scream, I did not faint, instead I watched as the person released me from the chains and held my hands behind my back preventing any arm movement. I was guided up the steps and to a door with a slain body nearby. The door was opened by my restrainerand I was pushed into what appeared to be a king's throne room with who but King Vinzer Deling on the throne.
"Is this the damsel you have come asearching for dear prince?" asked the king to somebody off to the side. Could it be Prince Squall? My heart jumped at the thought of him valiantly riding across the continent in search for me. Although I did not want to admit it, I had taken a liking to him and prayed that he would be my saviour.
"Yes", spoke a voice as my so-called saviour came out from the side of the room. My eyes widened at the sight of not Prince Squall, but Prince Seifer! I turned away from his face and looked to the side. Closing my eyes to stop my emotions overtaking my resolve.
"This woman was found roaming the woods just beyond my castle, is there an explainaton?" King Vinzer and Prince Seifer had obviously encountered previously. How could a war rage on as the two calmly conversed as if nothing had ever happened? It angered me to know that the world was in such denial, my childhood taught me that truth was a blessing and life was precious, we had to make every moment count and live life to the fullest. I thought a lot about it when my parents died. They worked day and night to support our family and I wondered, if they had made the most of their lives....
"I sincerely do not know sire, however I shall take her back to Balamb and relieve you of such duty" replied Prince Seifer as he came and took my hand. "I bid you farewell your majesty". We then walked out of the castle and stopped at the beginning of the oak woods.
"May I ask you a question?" I began when he came to a stop.
"Yes, I suppose so..." he answered quietly and dropped my hand. He turned to listen and watched as I swallowed a lump in my throat.
"What- I mean, why did you come to my rescue?", I asked hesitantly. I fiddled with my fingers, waiting for an answer.
" I know we are supposed to resent one another" he began "we were forced into such a predicament I do not think even you could stand. It came to me when you left, the empty space, the confusion I felt within as it actually occurred to me that you left. Nobody knew if you would come back, the future of the kingdom rested upon your return. My life felt in complete without you, it was just.....I cannot explain it, can you not tell me why you departed without a word? Also why here? Why Galbadia?", I sat down on a boulder and looked down at my feet.
"My family vanished before my eyes at the hands of the Galbadian Army. I wanted to rid the world of a tyrant such as Deling and stop the ridiculous war. I came to assassinate the king but to no avail. I was captured and imprisoned. Then you show up on your high chocobo and retrieve me...I am at a loss for words Prince Seifer", tears welled up in my eyes and blurred my vision. The pools of salty water threatened to spill over and did. Ashamed, I turned away and ran. Ran through the woods and away from the prince. I did not want to show any weakness in the presence of one such as he. A merciless warrior whom I was sure was standing there mocking my sensitivity. A growl echoed through the woods, the ground shook beneath my feet and I found it difficult to keep my balance. Oak trees began to collapse, one after another.
An enormous ochu came into view, slashing the plantations away with its strong vines. As it came closer, I could see a binder around its body, indicating it was trained by somebody. A cry was heard, and a flood of metal followed the ochu.
More soon! I promise, but review for now! =)
