Well, I've got an extra two hours...so aside from all the club activities
and homework from school, I can finally add a chapter I've always wanted to
add - a chapter in Steena's POV!
But really, I want to try writing again. Especially after reading some great works by John Irving and Mark Twain, I've discovered how...bad my writing really is ^_^ Yeah I'll improve on that...I hope.
As usual, remember that you're reading something written by a non-native English speaker...be forewarned...
Anyway, here's the extra chapter...
***
(Steena's POV)
"Steena, if you would allow me..." Guile said as he knelt before me, slowly getting a small box out.
"Yes, Guile?" I must admit that I am surprised to see the white magician kneeling before me, "May I ask you...what in dragon gods' names are you doing?"
He didn't say anything, and he revealed a blue ring. It took me a while to get what he is trying to. Well, I am not good with matters like these...but strange enough, I have a warm feeling in my whole body, and the next minute, I knew I am going to cry any minute...
"I asked Orlha to make this ring..."
~~~
(Four weeks later)
"What's this...an invitation?"
"Allow me to look at it, if you will."
As Guile handed me the invitation from Lady Riddle (and Marcy), I couldn't help but let out a few light chuckles. I could feel a mild smile run across my face by now, and Guile just kept staring at my unusual chuckles...
"I guess your mind is set on attending the party, am I right?" Guile asked as he stood up and paddled the dirt off of his white pants.
"Why not?" I embraced him in my hug, "But just let me kindly remind you that we should be leaving for Nikki's concert any minute."
"Of course." Guile returned my hug and held my hand as we walked out of the Guldove chief's canopy.
It gives me great pleasure to say that Guile and I am on a great relationship. After Lavos was defeated, Guile just suddenly moved to Guldove, saying that he wants to spend some "quality time" with me. Well, being a white innate myself, and him, a black innate, I do not think we could have any chance of getting together. However, Guile told me he is sure that we can work our way through it. Given his earnest pursuit, I could not refuse to accept his love for me.... It was absolutely the best time I had in my life...
That is, until we attended Nikki's concert.
~~~
(The next morning)
For some reason, Guile seemed to be struggling with deep thoughts after the concert last night. It is like he had returned to his old self...anyone hardly knew each other.... I should have seen the omen of what's to come, if I had performed the rituals that morning. But, no...I was busy packing my luggage that morning...and without any of my presumptions...
"Steena?" Guile turned to look at me
"Yes, Guile?" I flashed him my usual smile, completely unprepared of what was to come.
"I am truly sorry..." Guile looked at the floor of the canopy, and he just couldn't look at me. I knew something was wrong by then.
"On the subjects of...?" I cut him off, and was ready to give him a soothing hug if he needed one, however...
"I'm sorry...it's about our relationship."
I froze at that statement.
~~~
Well, I could not remember anything well at that point, but I do know that I acted as if I am totally fine with the whole ordeal. Yes, he confessed that he could not help but fall in love with Miki after the concert. Of course, what are the odds of a village chief compared to a dancer who shows so much of her skin?
But, I just cut Guile off at that point. I could not deal with this, and I needed to be alone. Well, the next thing I knew is that I am stuck with him on our trip leaving Guldove.... The atmosphere was just dead silent, even the boatman did not dare make a sound...
That is...when I came up with this devilish plan to annihilate Miki. I did not even realize I had fallen in love with Guile myself...I am just jealous at Miki...to a point I cannot even stand her existence! This is totally unlike me, but, with the ring still on my ring finger, I figured that I have the right to go ahead with my plan...regardless of the consequences one might face...
"Excuse me, mister," I broke the silence and spoke in a soft tone, "Could you take us to Termina...then to S.S. Zelbess...?"
"O-of course, chief," said the boatman who is still frightened at the eerie atmosphere.
"Steena...?" Guile raised an eyebrow.
"Let us see if we can pick up more people along the way, shall we?" I gave him a weak smile. This is a weak excuse, but at that moment, Guile would do anything to keep me from entering an emotional outbreak, so I figured he would let me do whatever I feel comfortable doing...
Now, if they sell any bombs in Termina...
~~~
"Oh! Steena!" Janice exclaimed as she skipped and hopped her way to greet me, "What brings you to S.S. Zelbess? Oh, is that for me?!" She pointed at my wrapped up "present."
"I...I am deeply sorry, but this is for Sneff. And, I believe you've all received an invitation..." I put on my usual smile, but it was very faint...
"OHHH! That, uhh...well,"
"...I take it that you are preoccupied with the Grand Slam, am I correct?" It is very obvious, Janice is those type of people that just cannot hide their feelings.
"Ah, yeah..."
"It is quite alright...may I see Sneff?"
"Sneff? Yeah, he's just resting in the 'Crews Only' room. Just talk to any of the guys sweeping the floor, they'll know it's you!"
"Thank you very much." I turned to walk away.
"Oh wait, where's Guile?" Janice blurted out. I stopped walking at that name. There's just so much going through my head at once...
"He is...resting on the boat...down the stairs." I had managed to keep my tone, but I just can't hold back my tears. Fortunately, my back was facing her, so she had no idea I was crying...
~~~
When we finally got to the Viper Manor in the other world, we were almost late, but thank the dragon gods that we made it on time. I held Guile's hand as we walked up the hill to Viper Manor. Still, Guile must have felt that he should be doing something for me, so he did not say anything...
The bomb should detonate tonight...and the news should get here by tomorrow morning...
Even if I want to stop right now...well, I can't. I must see to it that Miki meets her "untimely death," and Guile will once again, come back to my embrace...
Or maybe not.
"...I have a favor to ask of you, Steena..." Guile finally spoke up when we were walking down the hall. At this moment, I'm ready for anything...
"Go ahead..." I sighed and let go of his hand.
"Could I...have that ring back?" Guile asked sincerely, "It...means a lot to me..."
And? You're going to give it to Miki, right?
"Is that so.." I said with apathy. I gave a quick glance at the ring on my finger...and remembered how he knelt before me that day. This ring...held so much memories of us together! If Guile hadn't fell in love with Miki...!
"I'm sorry." Guile looked outside the window.
If I cannot get his love...then nobody should!
I will...die with him...
I came up with a new plan when I am just about to take it off...then Lady Riddle came to greet us.
"Hello Lady Riddle," I stopped what I was doing and slightly bowed my head to Lady Riddle as she walked closer, "It is to my understanding that a grand feast would be ready for us all, I do not know how to express my many thanks to you..."
"Oh please," Riddle said, "Don't be so formal with me, we are all friends here..."
"Well then, should get going?" Guile asked.
Guile would not want to continue this conversation any longer at Lady Riddle's presence, I figured...
You shall meet your untimely death, too, my love...
~~~
I had done everything right last night. Everything was perfect...or so I hoped.
After the breakfast, Riddle called an emergency meeting, and I knew what it was going to be about...
Guile was absolutely shocked at the news...but he did not suspect it was me, as I was together in his room last night.... Ha, little did he know, everyone was induced with sleeping pills last night...
Now it is time for part two...wait, where...where is my ring?!
~~~
If I lost the ring, it must be during one of my operations...but, oh no, did someone pick it up...?
"Oh...it's you...what are you doing up at this hour?" Leena asked out of nowhere, and it scared me suddenly. Then she started walking towards me.
I can't let anybody know that I'm up at this hour...! I know I have some spare red elements somewhere...no, I have it with me...
"I am deeply sorry, Leena..."
~~~
After Leena's body collapsed on the floor, another person walked in immediately.
"W-whä..."
It is Irenes this time...why, why?! Why do you people have to get up at this time?! Now I have to do the same to you...!
~~~
After the mermaid became lifeless, I just realized that I have murdered two of my good friends...just because I wanted Miki to die.... Still, I can't stop now, if this happened...I have to cover it up...
So, I went to the kitchen and got a frying pan out. I just need to break it (and the harp that Irenes always carries with her), and use a lot...no, ALL of my blue elements to make this look like they had a battle here...
Yes...and no one would know...
~~~
Everything worked out perfectly, even until after Guile's death...however, I did not know that Serge had gotten so many clues about my plans...and I had no idea he'd ruin the whole thing...or if I had not lose the ring...
Well, that would not matter now...
"Serge..." When I spoke his name, Serge looked down from his gaze up to the night sky, "If you didn't find out about this...I'll still end up the same way..."
"W-wait, what do you mean?" Riddle asked as she stepped closer, but Kid immediately grabbed her garment and shook her head. Riddle got the message and slowly retreated to where she was standing, "Steena...?"
"Steena...don't do anything stupid..." Concerned...and confused at my words, Serge reached out his arm, "Come back inside...please?"
I could only backed myself slowly to the tip of the balcony.
"Serge...thank you..." I gathered herself and smiled...my usual smile..."Thank you...for giving me this ring back..."
I could finally go see Miki, Leena, Irenes, and Guile...
***
Ahh, it really took me 3 hours to finish this! I have to check back at my own work a lot of times...and it was just royal pain in the ______.
I think I like writing suspense fics now. Heh, nevermind what I said before. Next time I'll probably go for a Suikoden III murder case. Of course, I'll need a game that features a lot of characters...^^
Anyway, greetings to my friends: Dixxy [Mouri], Tami, and GabbyGirl!! Sorry if I don't have time to check on other fics (still busy as ever), but I'll make my attempts to keep coming back to FF.net...^^
P.S. Dixxy, check your reviews for one of your trilogies, I posted something a long time ago, and I don't think you saw that...
But really, I want to try writing again. Especially after reading some great works by John Irving and Mark Twain, I've discovered how...bad my writing really is ^_^ Yeah I'll improve on that...I hope.
As usual, remember that you're reading something written by a non-native English speaker...be forewarned...
Anyway, here's the extra chapter...
***
(Steena's POV)
"Steena, if you would allow me..." Guile said as he knelt before me, slowly getting a small box out.
"Yes, Guile?" I must admit that I am surprised to see the white magician kneeling before me, "May I ask you...what in dragon gods' names are you doing?"
He didn't say anything, and he revealed a blue ring. It took me a while to get what he is trying to. Well, I am not good with matters like these...but strange enough, I have a warm feeling in my whole body, and the next minute, I knew I am going to cry any minute...
"I asked Orlha to make this ring..."
~~~
(Four weeks later)
"What's this...an invitation?"
"Allow me to look at it, if you will."
As Guile handed me the invitation from Lady Riddle (and Marcy), I couldn't help but let out a few light chuckles. I could feel a mild smile run across my face by now, and Guile just kept staring at my unusual chuckles...
"I guess your mind is set on attending the party, am I right?" Guile asked as he stood up and paddled the dirt off of his white pants.
"Why not?" I embraced him in my hug, "But just let me kindly remind you that we should be leaving for Nikki's concert any minute."
"Of course." Guile returned my hug and held my hand as we walked out of the Guldove chief's canopy.
It gives me great pleasure to say that Guile and I am on a great relationship. After Lavos was defeated, Guile just suddenly moved to Guldove, saying that he wants to spend some "quality time" with me. Well, being a white innate myself, and him, a black innate, I do not think we could have any chance of getting together. However, Guile told me he is sure that we can work our way through it. Given his earnest pursuit, I could not refuse to accept his love for me.... It was absolutely the best time I had in my life...
That is, until we attended Nikki's concert.
~~~
(The next morning)
For some reason, Guile seemed to be struggling with deep thoughts after the concert last night. It is like he had returned to his old self...anyone hardly knew each other.... I should have seen the omen of what's to come, if I had performed the rituals that morning. But, no...I was busy packing my luggage that morning...and without any of my presumptions...
"Steena?" Guile turned to look at me
"Yes, Guile?" I flashed him my usual smile, completely unprepared of what was to come.
"I am truly sorry..." Guile looked at the floor of the canopy, and he just couldn't look at me. I knew something was wrong by then.
"On the subjects of...?" I cut him off, and was ready to give him a soothing hug if he needed one, however...
"I'm sorry...it's about our relationship."
I froze at that statement.
~~~
Well, I could not remember anything well at that point, but I do know that I acted as if I am totally fine with the whole ordeal. Yes, he confessed that he could not help but fall in love with Miki after the concert. Of course, what are the odds of a village chief compared to a dancer who shows so much of her skin?
But, I just cut Guile off at that point. I could not deal with this, and I needed to be alone. Well, the next thing I knew is that I am stuck with him on our trip leaving Guldove.... The atmosphere was just dead silent, even the boatman did not dare make a sound...
That is...when I came up with this devilish plan to annihilate Miki. I did not even realize I had fallen in love with Guile myself...I am just jealous at Miki...to a point I cannot even stand her existence! This is totally unlike me, but, with the ring still on my ring finger, I figured that I have the right to go ahead with my plan...regardless of the consequences one might face...
"Excuse me, mister," I broke the silence and spoke in a soft tone, "Could you take us to Termina...then to S.S. Zelbess...?"
"O-of course, chief," said the boatman who is still frightened at the eerie atmosphere.
"Steena...?" Guile raised an eyebrow.
"Let us see if we can pick up more people along the way, shall we?" I gave him a weak smile. This is a weak excuse, but at that moment, Guile would do anything to keep me from entering an emotional outbreak, so I figured he would let me do whatever I feel comfortable doing...
Now, if they sell any bombs in Termina...
~~~
"Oh! Steena!" Janice exclaimed as she skipped and hopped her way to greet me, "What brings you to S.S. Zelbess? Oh, is that for me?!" She pointed at my wrapped up "present."
"I...I am deeply sorry, but this is for Sneff. And, I believe you've all received an invitation..." I put on my usual smile, but it was very faint...
"OHHH! That, uhh...well,"
"...I take it that you are preoccupied with the Grand Slam, am I correct?" It is very obvious, Janice is those type of people that just cannot hide their feelings.
"Ah, yeah..."
"It is quite alright...may I see Sneff?"
"Sneff? Yeah, he's just resting in the 'Crews Only' room. Just talk to any of the guys sweeping the floor, they'll know it's you!"
"Thank you very much." I turned to walk away.
"Oh wait, where's Guile?" Janice blurted out. I stopped walking at that name. There's just so much going through my head at once...
"He is...resting on the boat...down the stairs." I had managed to keep my tone, but I just can't hold back my tears. Fortunately, my back was facing her, so she had no idea I was crying...
~~~
When we finally got to the Viper Manor in the other world, we were almost late, but thank the dragon gods that we made it on time. I held Guile's hand as we walked up the hill to Viper Manor. Still, Guile must have felt that he should be doing something for me, so he did not say anything...
The bomb should detonate tonight...and the news should get here by tomorrow morning...
Even if I want to stop right now...well, I can't. I must see to it that Miki meets her "untimely death," and Guile will once again, come back to my embrace...
Or maybe not.
"...I have a favor to ask of you, Steena..." Guile finally spoke up when we were walking down the hall. At this moment, I'm ready for anything...
"Go ahead..." I sighed and let go of his hand.
"Could I...have that ring back?" Guile asked sincerely, "It...means a lot to me..."
And? You're going to give it to Miki, right?
"Is that so.." I said with apathy. I gave a quick glance at the ring on my finger...and remembered how he knelt before me that day. This ring...held so much memories of us together! If Guile hadn't fell in love with Miki...!
"I'm sorry." Guile looked outside the window.
If I cannot get his love...then nobody should!
I will...die with him...
I came up with a new plan when I am just about to take it off...then Lady Riddle came to greet us.
"Hello Lady Riddle," I stopped what I was doing and slightly bowed my head to Lady Riddle as she walked closer, "It is to my understanding that a grand feast would be ready for us all, I do not know how to express my many thanks to you..."
"Oh please," Riddle said, "Don't be so formal with me, we are all friends here..."
"Well then, should get going?" Guile asked.
Guile would not want to continue this conversation any longer at Lady Riddle's presence, I figured...
You shall meet your untimely death, too, my love...
~~~
I had done everything right last night. Everything was perfect...or so I hoped.
After the breakfast, Riddle called an emergency meeting, and I knew what it was going to be about...
Guile was absolutely shocked at the news...but he did not suspect it was me, as I was together in his room last night.... Ha, little did he know, everyone was induced with sleeping pills last night...
Now it is time for part two...wait, where...where is my ring?!
~~~
If I lost the ring, it must be during one of my operations...but, oh no, did someone pick it up...?
"Oh...it's you...what are you doing up at this hour?" Leena asked out of nowhere, and it scared me suddenly. Then she started walking towards me.
I can't let anybody know that I'm up at this hour...! I know I have some spare red elements somewhere...no, I have it with me...
"I am deeply sorry, Leena..."
~~~
After Leena's body collapsed on the floor, another person walked in immediately.
"W-whä..."
It is Irenes this time...why, why?! Why do you people have to get up at this time?! Now I have to do the same to you...!
~~~
After the mermaid became lifeless, I just realized that I have murdered two of my good friends...just because I wanted Miki to die.... Still, I can't stop now, if this happened...I have to cover it up...
So, I went to the kitchen and got a frying pan out. I just need to break it (and the harp that Irenes always carries with her), and use a lot...no, ALL of my blue elements to make this look like they had a battle here...
Yes...and no one would know...
~~~
Everything worked out perfectly, even until after Guile's death...however, I did not know that Serge had gotten so many clues about my plans...and I had no idea he'd ruin the whole thing...or if I had not lose the ring...
Well, that would not matter now...
"Serge..." When I spoke his name, Serge looked down from his gaze up to the night sky, "If you didn't find out about this...I'll still end up the same way..."
"W-wait, what do you mean?" Riddle asked as she stepped closer, but Kid immediately grabbed her garment and shook her head. Riddle got the message and slowly retreated to where she was standing, "Steena...?"
"Steena...don't do anything stupid..." Concerned...and confused at my words, Serge reached out his arm, "Come back inside...please?"
I could only backed myself slowly to the tip of the balcony.
"Serge...thank you..." I gathered herself and smiled...my usual smile..."Thank you...for giving me this ring back..."
I could finally go see Miki, Leena, Irenes, and Guile...
***
Ahh, it really took me 3 hours to finish this! I have to check back at my own work a lot of times...and it was just royal pain in the ______.
I think I like writing suspense fics now. Heh, nevermind what I said before. Next time I'll probably go for a Suikoden III murder case. Of course, I'll need a game that features a lot of characters...^^
Anyway, greetings to my friends: Dixxy [Mouri], Tami, and GabbyGirl!! Sorry if I don't have time to check on other fics (still busy as ever), but I'll make my attempts to keep coming back to FF.net...^^
P.S. Dixxy, check your reviews for one of your trilogies, I posted something a long time ago, and I don't think you saw that...