The Kindly Heretic
I looked into the deep brown eyes of the man standing over me. Those eyes were overflowing with concern for my condition. His blond hair was framed around his face, and he was wearing brown armor with silver greaves, silver gauntlets, and red breeches. I hoped that he wouldn't be able to see the fear engrained into my heart.
"Don't worry," he told me, "Despite what they say, I wouldn't harm anyone for fun. I only fight if I'm attacked by monsters or humans alike."
Like hell you wouldn't murder me in my sleep. You murdered my little brother for sport, and nearly killed my father as well. And how many innocent lives did you snuff out when you attacked Riovanes and Lionel Castles?
It was just my luck running into the infamous heretic Ramza Beoulve. Especially when I was injured and vulnerable, and had no weapon. If he recognized me to be a Shrine Knight, I wouldn't live much longer. Hopefully, he wouldn't recognize my ruined robes as being my uniform.
"Anyway, I see that you know who I am, so what's your name?" asked Ramza.
I shut up, not wanting to reveal myself. Then I realized that he probably couldn't pin me on name alone. So I said, "Meliadoul. . .my name is Meliadoul Tingel."
Ramza looked at me. "That's a pretty name. I hope you get better soon. Those were some pretty serious wounds. You were pretty lucky that I happened to be coming through Bervenia, and heard the sounds of battle."
Ignorant ladies man indeed. He is quite cute, and charming.for an evil heretic. If I had my sword, I should kill him for what he did to Izlude and father. But, for some reason I feel like I shouldn't hurt this man. What is this spell he is weaving around me?
"Meliadoul, we're not going to leave this campsite until you get better," he stated, "When that happens, you can either choose to stay with us and help me on my search for my younger sister Alma, or you can go on your own way. I really don't want to force a person to do what they don't want to. But I have to say, that thief was pretty wounded when I got there, so I can tell that you are an excellent swordswoman. Oh, and I got your Save the Queen back from him. It's with the rest of your clothing. Sage sewed the rips closed in case you want it."
His sister, he's fighting for his sister. In some ways, he's just like me. Coming from a long line of warriors, he had a lot of expectations on him since he was a child. He also seems to show concern for his younger sibling. Kind of like me and Izlude, except his sister is still alive.
"Thank you, for the complement, the rescue, and the clothes," I replied. What am I saying? I'm thanking my brother's killer as if he was doing it for charity work. There must be some reason he saved me. Does he want to force me to be his wife or rape me? Or maybe the rumors that Ramza Beoulve has the ability to cast a spell on a person to control their minds.
Ramza smiled at me. He turned to leave the tent. But before he could reach it, the young man turned back towards me.
I asked him, "Is there anything else you want to say."
Ramza walked back over to me again. "I guess I was just daydreaming. I mean, my Samurai friend Margurita was telling me that you might be an enemy spy. She's always way too skeptical about things. The others always think the worst of people, but they've got to learn to trust one another a little bit more. I'm surprised that they didn't jump on each other the first time they met."
By god, this man is the most naïve person I've ever met. How can this be Ramza Beoulve, the man who killed five hundred men in one day? I was expecting someone who was six feet tall, muscular, who enjoyed to torture human beings and killed someone who wouldn't immediately join up with him. But this man is so kindly and gentlemanly, hardly a heretic's demeanor. Either he's not what other people made him out to be, or he's a good actor.
Ramza left the tent. I saw him conversing with a female Ninja and male Monk outside. The Ninja - - named Tess - - had green eyes and blond hair, while the Monk - - named Tyler - - had blue eyes and brown hair. Apparently, they were reporting on the situation with the monsters in the area, which were coming closer to the camp.
In a little while, a Samurai with light brown hair and eyes entered the room. I guessed this was the one he called Margurita. She certainly seemed like she was skeptical of me and my intentions. I wondered why she had come.
"We're going to fight in battle," she told me, "There's a gang of Chocobos that are about to attack the camp. You'll be here alone for a little while, so take the time to rest."
"Margurita, we must get going," called a male's voice. In came an Archer - - the one Sage called Pete. He had red hair and brown eyes, and seemed a little edgy.
Margurita followed him outside. I was relieved that they had left. Now I could get out of there without anyone trying to challenge me and kill me. I took off Sage's nightgown, and put my clothing back on. The young Summoner had done a great job, I could barely tell that it had been slashed with a knife, and ripped up in several places.
As I picked up my sword, I debated attacking Ramza while he was still fighting the Chocobos. But I decided against it in the end. It was suicide to get involved, as then I'd have his allies and the monsters after me. That must be the reason, there was no way that I could actually like this monster, or want to spend some more time together.
I walked out of the tent, and headed back towards Bervenia. My wounds weren't completely healed, but that didn't matter. By evening, I should be at the city, and can ride it out in the inn until I'm better. Then, I'll come back and get my revenge on this monster.
- - - -
Well, here's the start of Meliadoul's doubts. This will be a prime focus on the story, as her heart and mind begin to conflict with each other. It will also use my theory on how the days change when you arrive at a new area. I think that Ramza leaves an area in the afternoon, and arrives in a new place by evening. He then makes camp, and whoever attacks you attacks before you leave in the morning. For the trip from Goug to Warjiris, he left in the middle of the night, and arrived the next afternoon. The timetable wasn't changed since all he did in the trade city was talk to Delita. Those generics were actually from my first Tactics file, although Tess, Sage, and Leon were killed in the first battle. If you were wondering about the character's looks, I didn't want my generics looking just like everyone else of their class. So I gave them new looks. I should introduce them so you know who they are.
Teresa Paris (Tess): a charitable, sensitive, gullible, and easily adaptable Ninja. She's 20 years old, and was born on February 23. Her sign is Pisces and her secondary is Item
Tyler McCloud: a stubborn yet patient, hard working, strength seeking Monk. He's 21 years old, and was born on May 18. His sign is Taurus and his secondary is Item
Allysa Anderson (Sage): a trendy, stuck up, petty, and possessive Summoner who is half of the group's clinic, along with Leon. She's 22 years old, and was born on September 8. Her sign is Virgo and her secondary is White
Peter Alexander (Pete): an emotional, moody, protective and traditional Archer. He's 21 years old, and was born on July 18. His sign is Cancer and his secondary is Item
Margurita Alans: a modest, shy, skeptical and logical Samurai. She's 19 years old, and was born on September 5. Her sign is Virgo and her secondary is Item
Leon Armitage: a creative yet arrogant, attention loving and egotistical Priest who is half of the group's clinic, along with Sage. He's 18 years old, and was born on August 22. His sign is Leo and his secondary is Item
The other ages of the cast are Ramza: 19, Meliadoul: 21, Mustadio: 20, Agrias: 23, Rafa: 16, Malak: 19, Orlandu: 59, Beowulf: 33, Ries: 26, Cloud: 21, and Alma 18. Keep in mind that these ages are what they will be after their birthdays this year, as I don't remember exactly when this part of the game takes place for me (it was sometime during the summer, that's all I remember), and Ramza's birthday is on April 19. And in case you can't tell, I like using the Item/T.Item Combo. Keeps the party healthy
I looked into the deep brown eyes of the man standing over me. Those eyes were overflowing with concern for my condition. His blond hair was framed around his face, and he was wearing brown armor with silver greaves, silver gauntlets, and red breeches. I hoped that he wouldn't be able to see the fear engrained into my heart.
"Don't worry," he told me, "Despite what they say, I wouldn't harm anyone for fun. I only fight if I'm attacked by monsters or humans alike."
Like hell you wouldn't murder me in my sleep. You murdered my little brother for sport, and nearly killed my father as well. And how many innocent lives did you snuff out when you attacked Riovanes and Lionel Castles?
It was just my luck running into the infamous heretic Ramza Beoulve. Especially when I was injured and vulnerable, and had no weapon. If he recognized me to be a Shrine Knight, I wouldn't live much longer. Hopefully, he wouldn't recognize my ruined robes as being my uniform.
"Anyway, I see that you know who I am, so what's your name?" asked Ramza.
I shut up, not wanting to reveal myself. Then I realized that he probably couldn't pin me on name alone. So I said, "Meliadoul. . .my name is Meliadoul Tingel."
Ramza looked at me. "That's a pretty name. I hope you get better soon. Those were some pretty serious wounds. You were pretty lucky that I happened to be coming through Bervenia, and heard the sounds of battle."
Ignorant ladies man indeed. He is quite cute, and charming.for an evil heretic. If I had my sword, I should kill him for what he did to Izlude and father. But, for some reason I feel like I shouldn't hurt this man. What is this spell he is weaving around me?
"Meliadoul, we're not going to leave this campsite until you get better," he stated, "When that happens, you can either choose to stay with us and help me on my search for my younger sister Alma, or you can go on your own way. I really don't want to force a person to do what they don't want to. But I have to say, that thief was pretty wounded when I got there, so I can tell that you are an excellent swordswoman. Oh, and I got your Save the Queen back from him. It's with the rest of your clothing. Sage sewed the rips closed in case you want it."
His sister, he's fighting for his sister. In some ways, he's just like me. Coming from a long line of warriors, he had a lot of expectations on him since he was a child. He also seems to show concern for his younger sibling. Kind of like me and Izlude, except his sister is still alive.
"Thank you, for the complement, the rescue, and the clothes," I replied. What am I saying? I'm thanking my brother's killer as if he was doing it for charity work. There must be some reason he saved me. Does he want to force me to be his wife or rape me? Or maybe the rumors that Ramza Beoulve has the ability to cast a spell on a person to control their minds.
Ramza smiled at me. He turned to leave the tent. But before he could reach it, the young man turned back towards me.
I asked him, "Is there anything else you want to say."
Ramza walked back over to me again. "I guess I was just daydreaming. I mean, my Samurai friend Margurita was telling me that you might be an enemy spy. She's always way too skeptical about things. The others always think the worst of people, but they've got to learn to trust one another a little bit more. I'm surprised that they didn't jump on each other the first time they met."
By god, this man is the most naïve person I've ever met. How can this be Ramza Beoulve, the man who killed five hundred men in one day? I was expecting someone who was six feet tall, muscular, who enjoyed to torture human beings and killed someone who wouldn't immediately join up with him. But this man is so kindly and gentlemanly, hardly a heretic's demeanor. Either he's not what other people made him out to be, or he's a good actor.
Ramza left the tent. I saw him conversing with a female Ninja and male Monk outside. The Ninja - - named Tess - - had green eyes and blond hair, while the Monk - - named Tyler - - had blue eyes and brown hair. Apparently, they were reporting on the situation with the monsters in the area, which were coming closer to the camp.
In a little while, a Samurai with light brown hair and eyes entered the room. I guessed this was the one he called Margurita. She certainly seemed like she was skeptical of me and my intentions. I wondered why she had come.
"We're going to fight in battle," she told me, "There's a gang of Chocobos that are about to attack the camp. You'll be here alone for a little while, so take the time to rest."
"Margurita, we must get going," called a male's voice. In came an Archer - - the one Sage called Pete. He had red hair and brown eyes, and seemed a little edgy.
Margurita followed him outside. I was relieved that they had left. Now I could get out of there without anyone trying to challenge me and kill me. I took off Sage's nightgown, and put my clothing back on. The young Summoner had done a great job, I could barely tell that it had been slashed with a knife, and ripped up in several places.
As I picked up my sword, I debated attacking Ramza while he was still fighting the Chocobos. But I decided against it in the end. It was suicide to get involved, as then I'd have his allies and the monsters after me. That must be the reason, there was no way that I could actually like this monster, or want to spend some more time together.
I walked out of the tent, and headed back towards Bervenia. My wounds weren't completely healed, but that didn't matter. By evening, I should be at the city, and can ride it out in the inn until I'm better. Then, I'll come back and get my revenge on this monster.
- - - -
Well, here's the start of Meliadoul's doubts. This will be a prime focus on the story, as her heart and mind begin to conflict with each other. It will also use my theory on how the days change when you arrive at a new area. I think that Ramza leaves an area in the afternoon, and arrives in a new place by evening. He then makes camp, and whoever attacks you attacks before you leave in the morning. For the trip from Goug to Warjiris, he left in the middle of the night, and arrived the next afternoon. The timetable wasn't changed since all he did in the trade city was talk to Delita. Those generics were actually from my first Tactics file, although Tess, Sage, and Leon were killed in the first battle. If you were wondering about the character's looks, I didn't want my generics looking just like everyone else of their class. So I gave them new looks. I should introduce them so you know who they are.
Teresa Paris (Tess): a charitable, sensitive, gullible, and easily adaptable Ninja. She's 20 years old, and was born on February 23. Her sign is Pisces and her secondary is Item
Tyler McCloud: a stubborn yet patient, hard working, strength seeking Monk. He's 21 years old, and was born on May 18. His sign is Taurus and his secondary is Item
Allysa Anderson (Sage): a trendy, stuck up, petty, and possessive Summoner who is half of the group's clinic, along with Leon. She's 22 years old, and was born on September 8. Her sign is Virgo and her secondary is White
Peter Alexander (Pete): an emotional, moody, protective and traditional Archer. He's 21 years old, and was born on July 18. His sign is Cancer and his secondary is Item
Margurita Alans: a modest, shy, skeptical and logical Samurai. She's 19 years old, and was born on September 5. Her sign is Virgo and her secondary is Item
Leon Armitage: a creative yet arrogant, attention loving and egotistical Priest who is half of the group's clinic, along with Sage. He's 18 years old, and was born on August 22. His sign is Leo and his secondary is Item
The other ages of the cast are Ramza: 19, Meliadoul: 21, Mustadio: 20, Agrias: 23, Rafa: 16, Malak: 19, Orlandu: 59, Beowulf: 33, Ries: 26, Cloud: 21, and Alma 18. Keep in mind that these ages are what they will be after their birthdays this year, as I don't remember exactly when this part of the game takes place for me (it was sometime during the summer, that's all I remember), and Ramza's birthday is on April 19. And in case you can't tell, I like using the Item/T.Item Combo. Keeps the party healthy