Diary of the Rose of May
Note: I do not own this Squaresoft game or the characters. I've only written this for the pleasure of others who love Fanfics! It might not be funny or superexcellent, but it's my second fanfic and I'm trying. Beware the is some Bea/Kuja in here... dont ask :P Anyway, just to let you know, It starts out like it's written in a diary then goes to a story mode kind of thing. So ya! Thank you and enjoy General Beatrix's POV!
Dear Diary,
It has been one day since Tantalus kidnapped the Princess into Evil Forest. I sent many soldiers to look for her and spent the day consoling the queen and release this weird creature by the name of Black Waltz #1! But, that's not all that happened… I met the strangest man… He is very mysterious and it seems the queen trusts him… should I?
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Alexandria Castle, Outside the Queen's door, day after the Princess's kidnapping…
KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK! Beatrix stood in front of the Queen's door. The Queen had been in there all morning, mourning over the Princess's kidnapping.
"Your Majesty?" Beatrix called into the room. "Are you decent? May I come in?"
In reply to her calls various moans, mutters and mumbling came from inside the Queen's room.
"…Your Majesty…" Beatrix frowned.
Beatrix turned to leave, her head hung low and sighed. Suddenly the Queen's door creaked open and Queen Brahne poked her head out. Beatrix swung around that the sound.
"Your Majesty…?"
"Good Morning, General." The Queen sighed. "I apologize for not answering until now. I had a lot on my mind."
"I understand completely. It'll be ok, my soldiers will find the Princess. They're in Evil Forest searching as we speak, Your Majesty."
"Thank you, General. I can not believe Garnet would do such a thing. I guess she isn't a helpless little girl anymore…"
"…"
"I thank you for waiting for me."
"You are most welcome, My Queen." Beatrix saluted.
"Thank you, now please tend to the guards. I shall escort myself to breakfast." Brahne half smiled.
"As you wish, Your Majesty." Beatrix saluted again, and ran off.
Beatrix ran through the many halls and corridors to the Female Army Unit Barracks. Soldiers were in their rooms preparing for the morning's session of training and discussing relationships. Beatrix walked in and they all came to attention. Beatrix walked up and down the line, correcting her soldiers.
"Tuck in that shirt! Tighten your armor! Make your beds ladies we aren't pigs! Love notes are not permitted in the barracks ladies! Get them out of my sight at once!" Beatrix commanded. "We'll start with practicing hand to hand combat then work on sword skills. Last one of you out of here does clean up! NOW MOVE IT!!!"
"Yes Ma'am! At once Ma'am!" They saluted and ran outside.
"Bunch of slackers…" Beatrix muttered in frustration.
Beatrix was still upset over last night's happenings. She was unable to save the Princess. All she could do was watch the Airship sail away. The worst part about it was that Captain Steiner was going to get all the action! Beatrix pounded her fist on the table on the far side of the room.
"That B*******! How could he let that happen!? Letting the princess be captured by such scoundrels! He's never aware of his surroundings! If he just noticed the bomb like everyone else did, grabbed the princess and jumped, this never would have happened! God damn it! It's hard to miss that damn thing!" Beatrix shouted to herself.
She kicked the wall and let out a deep sigh. She walked to the door of the Barracks.
"I wish there was something more I could have done…"
She opened the door and exited the room. She entered the training grounds of the Barracks. The girls had already started training. Half of the girls pounding their fists in to punching bags, the others where cutting at the wooden dummies with their iron swords and wood chips flying everywhere. Hours pasted by as Beatrix walked around the grounds viewing each of their skills, and correcting their techniques over and over. Suddenly, one of the girls spoke up.
"General! General come quick!"
"What is it?!" Beatrix called as she ran toward the soldier.
"The scouting crew, they've returned! With news about the Princess! They're outside the barracks!" the soldier replied as she saluted.
"Excellent! I shall meet with them at once!" Beatrix turned to the rest of the girls, "Everyone continue training until I return. I will be away momentarily! IF I CATCH ANY OF YOU SLACKING I SHALL TAKE AWAY MERITS! UNDERSTOOD?!"
"Ma'am, yes Ma'am!" replied the soldiers as the saluted the General, then continued training.
Beatrix exited the barracks to meet with a small party of Female soldier who were covered in mud and scrapes. They saluted as Beatrix cam near.
"Welcome back ladies. I hope none of you were hurt too badly. Is everyone ok?" Beatrix asked in concern.
"We are all quite alright, general, we thank you ever so humbly for your concern." One of the soldiers spoke up.
"Have you brought news about Tantalus and the Princess?" Beatrix asked.
The whole group's expressions changed to a regrettable frown as one of them answered, "I'm afraid we have some good news and some not so good news, General."
"What is it? Is the Princess hurt?" Beatrix's face turned shocked and full of concern for the Princess.
"No. That's the good news." Replied the soldier.
Beatrix sighed in relief, "That is a load off. What is the bad news?"
"The Bad news is, that she has exited the Evil forest with a thief, a mage and the Captain. They are heading for the Ice cavern and we can not follow them."
"Why is that?" asked the General.
"The forest is completely petrified and there is no way through it! Plus the rest of Tantalus has disappeared!"
"What?! I can't believe this! Why would they be heading for the Ice cavern… Unless…" Beatrix thought for a moment. "Soldier! What is beyond the Ice cavern?"
"Well, there is the South Gate and the village of Dali."
"Dali… That mountain is there… the old man… airships… BY THE GODS!" Beatrix's face lit up.
"What is it General?"
"I know where they're headed!" Beatrix announced. "I shall report this to the queen! You and your crew may have the day off of training! Go clean yourselves up! I must see Queen Brahne about this!"
"T-t-t-t-thank you general!" Smiled the group as they head into the barracks.
Beatrix walked down the halls, searching for the queen in every room she past by. Suddenly, as Beatrix walked down the hall toward the ballroom, a strange looking man came walking the opposite way. He had long feathery, silvery-white hair, deep blue eyes, seemed to be wearing make up, and wore the strangest clothes. He wore a long sleeved shirt that was so short it showed his stomach, a short blue vest, a long white cape he wore around his hips that was attached to a metal thong! Plus he wore these dark boots that went half way up to his thighs!
Beatrix stared at him as they walked towards each other. He looked her up and down, looking her over, and had a smirk on his face that was just asked for trouble as he walked towards her. He suddenly noticed her staring, and started to stare back while his smirk turned into an evil smile. Beatrix quickly noticed this and quickly turned her head away as they walked right past each other. As they past by, Beatrix suddenly felt a slap on her ass! Beatrix let out a squeal of surprise. She turned completely red in the face and whipped around to give the strange man a piece of her mind. …But he was gone… Beatrix stood there scratching her head in confusion.
"…But wasn't he…? But he was just… Argh! Lousy pervert!" Beatrix mumbled to herself, then stomped off back toward the ballroom.
Once she reached the ballroom, there, she found the queen. The queen seemed to be contemplating to herself as she paced around the tiled floor. Beatrix cleared her throat to grab the queen's attention. The queen turned to the general and smiled. She seemed to be in better spirits than early that morning.
"General Beatrix!" She exclaimed, "So nice to see you."
"Your Majesty, I bring news from the scouting party!" Beatrix announced.
"Excellent! Did they retrieve the Princess?"
"Sadly, no, Your Majesty." Beatrix replied with a frown.
"Oh… I see…"
"But, the Princess is alive and well! A thief, and a mage are taking her to the Ice cavern, along with Captain Steiner. Plus I know what their destination is! It's-"
"That's quite alright, General." The Queen yawned.
"But, Your Majesty…"
"I also have an announcement to make! We have acquired some new weaponry, which will be revealed to night and dinner! I suggest you be there, General."
"Weaponry? From where?"
"It has been supplied by our new ally! His name is Kuja. I shall introduce him to you tonight at the dinner!" Brahne smiled.
"But what about the Princess-"
"Go see Zorn and Thorn and tell them to release the B.W. projects to some locations to retrieve the Princess, at once! That's an order, General!"
"…Yes, Your Majesty."
With that, Beatrix saluted and exited the ballroom, closing the door behind her. She walked through the halls with her head hung low.
"What going on? Why didn't the Queen inform me of these 'new' weapons? And this ally… Who is he? Could it have been the guy in the hall? And why is the Queen so happy? She was worried about the Princess this morning but now she just doesn't seem to care…" Beatrix thought to herself, "NO! Why am I thinking such things? She was probably over excited about the dinner. Like every meal…" Beatrix sighed.
Beatrix walked toward the dungeon to meet the two clowns. They seemed to be fighting about something.
"Release them, I will not!" Cried Thorn.
"Well, I'm not releasing them! They bite!" Argued Zorn.
"Bite they do?"
"Yes they bite! So you release them."
"RELEASE THEM I WILL NOT!"
"F*** you!"
"You F***!"
"Eww, no!"
"What's going on here?!" Shouted Beatrix.
Zorn and Thorn jumped, "Nothing, General!"
"Doesn't seem like nothing!"
"We were just awaiting your orders to release the BW's." Thorn piped up.
Beatrix walked up to the cage on the far side of the room. Inside were three creatures. They wore blue cloaks, pointy hats, and had dark wings. The creatures turned around to face her.
"What are these?" Beatrix asked.
"They are-" Zorn was about to explain.
"Why don't I explain?" Offered the larger of the creatures. "We are called, Black Waltzes. We are like black mages, but are more powerful than your average one these days. We were built to seek, capture and/or destroy. I am Black Waltz #3, and this is my brother and sister, #1 and #2."
"Interesting, it can speak." Beatrix mused.
"So can we all," Said #2.
"Alright then! You! The small one! Black Waltz #1! You will head for Ice cavern immediately! You will encounter three travelers. You will bring back the princess, leave the knight and kill the other two! Understood?" Beatrix commanded
"Yes, General. Kee Hee hee hee hee!" Laughed #1.
Beatrix opened the cage door and #1 flew off, through the castle and into the blue sky. She turned to Zorn and Thorn.
"You two, follow it! If it is unsuccessful, send #2 to Dali. If they escape then send #3. I will not allow them to escape with the princess to Lindbulm!" Beatrix told them.
"Yes, General Beatrix!" They replied.
Beatrix exited the dungeon and walked through the halls. She couldn't help but wonder what the Princess was doing at that very moment. She shook her head as she entered the barracks.
Later that night, Beatrix entered the ballroom. It was decorated and a lot of noble allies to Alexandria's royal family, except for Lindbulm, were there. It wasn't just a normal dinner, it was a celebration! The tables were lined with food and nobles danced in the middle of the floor to the soft music that drifted in the air. Beatrix was the only woman there who did not wear a dress or gown. Like she said before, she would feel naked without her sword. Beatrix scanned the floor for the Queen. She found her on the far side of the room, her back towards Beatrix. She seemed to be talking to someone, but Beatrix couldn't make out who it was from that side of the Pillsbury dough-Queen. Beatrix walked up to her. The Queen whirled around to the sound of her footsteps.
"General Beatrix! Just on time!" the Queen smiled, "I'd like you to meet our new ally, Kuja."
The queen moved aside to reveal the strange man she crossed paths with in the hall. Beatrix gasped at the surprise.
He smiled, "It's nice to see you again, General." His voice was quite manly, unlike his appearance.
"Ahh! I see you two have already met. I shall leave you two alone to chat then." The queen said as she left.
"What are you doing here you lousy pervert!?" Beatrix snapped at him once Brahne was out of earshot.
"My, my, General, such harsh words. I am but the Queen's humble weapon supplier."
"Oh really? What are these weapons you are selling to the Queen?" Beatrix knitted her eyebrows.
"Look for yourself." He said pointing to the other side of the room.
There, against the wall, a small group of Black Mages stood lined up in a small army formation. They were so still and motionless, almost like they were dead… But they were alive, for they gave they casual blink now and then. 'They look like that young mage that was stuck on the theater ship with Steiner and the Princess' Beatrix noted in her head.
He continued, "I also will be working with you and your soldiers. And I must say, it is a pleasure to work with someone with such beauty as yours." He took her hand and kissed it almost passionately.
Beatrix pulled it away, "Well let me tell you this, Kuja… No man touches my ass! You hear me?!"
"Ahh, I see. A forbidden area on such a gorgeous body, such as yourself. What a shame…" He smiled.
"Cut the crap! Don't try buttering me up, I don't fall for such things!"
"Oh, but it's true!" He raised his arms in to the air, "You are as beautiful as a rose and just as tough! You are the angel of heaven, the goddess of Gaia, the sun that lights the Alexandrian skies, the first rose of May!"
Beatrix began to blush while watching his gestures, but shook it off, "I don't know what you are talking about! The Princess is that beautiful, not I!"
"Ha ha ha!" Kuja laughed, "Surely you jest. If I did not think that, then why would I be asking you to dance?"
Beatrix looked at him confused, "But, you didn't ask me to-"
Before she could finish Kuja took her hand and spun her around. She spun around three times then Kuja took her hand again and pulled her close. Beatrix stared at him wide eyed as he led her to the dance floor. A soft tango filled the air. Beatrix tried to struggle out of his grip but he wouldn't let go. He place on of her arms around his neck, place a hand on her hip, and held her other and with his in a tight grip.
He led on by taking three steps to the left then three back to the right, with her following his movement quite ruggedly at first. He continued this 3 times until the notes changed. He spun her around and they switched their hands' places, then did the moves backwards. Suddenly the music notes changed and became faster. He spun her around again, but just as she finished the last spin he took her in his arms and dipped her. He lifted her back up and they began to different, faster steps. Beatrix began to relax and follow his lead easily and effortlessly. He let go of her hip and spun her away from him, grabbing her hand at the last moment, and they ended up with their arms spread out hand in had. He spun her towards him once more, grabbed behind her to her hand, making her arms crossed, and they started to dance with her back to his front.
People noticed this, gathering around them oohing and ahhing at the entertainment of their dancing. Kuja spun Beatrix around and pulled her in close so that they were front to front once more. The song began to end as Kuja spun her one last time, then dipped her deeper than the last time. The song ended. The nobles clapped. Beatrix blushed, until she noticed Kuja. He started to lean his face towards hers slowly. But before his lips could touch hers she quickly got to her feet and brushed herself off. She flicked her hair back, trying to keep her cool.
"Thank you, I had a wonderful time." She said to him under her breath, then left through the parting crowd.
One of Beatrix's soldiers walked up to her and walked with her, "It's looks like you two got along well! That's great!"
"No… it's not." Beatrix replied sternly.
"Why?" the soldier asked surprised, "I think you two hit it off great! Do you guys have a little 'thing' going on-"
"No we do not!" Beatrix snapped.
With that Beatrix stomped off to the barracks.
"I was just asking…" The soldier sighed.
Beatrix stormed through the barracks. Luckily no one was there to see her, for they were all at the little dinner celebration. Beatrix pasted through the ladies' sleeping quarters into a small hallway that led to her private room. She took out her keys but was fumbling around with them nervously. Suddenly she dropped them and they fell to the floor with a CLANK! Beatrix was about to reach for them when she was stopped by a familiar voice.
"Retiring to your room so soon, M'lady?"
Beatrix turned to find Kuja standing before her, holding a single rose in his hand. Beatrix winced at the sight of him with slight hatred.
"What are you doing here?! How did you get here so fast?!" Beatrix demanded.
"Hush, sweet General. I bring a parting gift of the night." He held up the rose. "A freshly cut rose, for the Rose of May." He held it out to her, gesturing her to take it.
Beatrix blushed slightly and took the rose, "…Thank you… I think…"
"And… Lady Rose, I believe you have an unfinished gift for me…"
Kuja started to walk towards Beatrix. Beatrix back up into a corner and pulled out her sword and pointed it to his neck. Kuja moved it aside with his pointer finger and continued to advance on her until they were but a few inches apart. He wrapped hisarms around her waist and pulled her close. Beatrix's eye trembled and widened in fear. He put a finger on her soft lips and let out a hush. He started to inch his face slowly closer to hers. He removed the finger, still inching his way towards her lips… Until… finally his lips merged against hers. He held her closer, she could feel his metal thong pressing again her body. But she ignored it and started to melt within the kiss. She could feel his tongue parting her lips, entering her mouth. She let out an uncontrolled moan. She suddenly snapped out of the trance she was in from the kiss and got herself together. She quickly pulled away from him. He had a bit of saliva drooling down the side of his mouth as smiled at her, but she looked away.
She drew the courage to say two words, "Good night."
He wiped the saliva from the side of his mouth, "The I shall bid you farewell, until next we meet, Lady Rose."
He leaned in for another but she managed to escape his grasp, picked up her keys, unlock her door and slammed it behind her. He let out a chuckle and exited the barracks. She could hear his footstep fade away from behind her door. She leaned against it and sank slowly to the ground, sitting on the wooden floor.
"What's wrong with me…?" she asked herself, "I do not love this… this… scoundrel! Why did I have to fall for such trickery? Why did I do that with out thinking?" Beatrix sighed, "Could it be that I can't control myself anymore? …Could Steiner be right… about one day just by following orders… one day we won't be able to think for our selves?"
To be continued…
Note: If I get some good reviews I'll start the second chapter! Yay! Start Writing! And it'll be better than this one!
Note: I do not own this Squaresoft game or the characters. I've only written this for the pleasure of others who love Fanfics! It might not be funny or superexcellent, but it's my second fanfic and I'm trying. Beware the is some Bea/Kuja in here... dont ask :P Anyway, just to let you know, It starts out like it's written in a diary then goes to a story mode kind of thing. So ya! Thank you and enjoy General Beatrix's POV!
Dear Diary,
It has been one day since Tantalus kidnapped the Princess into Evil Forest. I sent many soldiers to look for her and spent the day consoling the queen and release this weird creature by the name of Black Waltz #1! But, that's not all that happened… I met the strangest man… He is very mysterious and it seems the queen trusts him… should I?
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Alexandria Castle, Outside the Queen's door, day after the Princess's kidnapping…
KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK! Beatrix stood in front of the Queen's door. The Queen had been in there all morning, mourning over the Princess's kidnapping.
"Your Majesty?" Beatrix called into the room. "Are you decent? May I come in?"
In reply to her calls various moans, mutters and mumbling came from inside the Queen's room.
"…Your Majesty…" Beatrix frowned.
Beatrix turned to leave, her head hung low and sighed. Suddenly the Queen's door creaked open and Queen Brahne poked her head out. Beatrix swung around that the sound.
"Your Majesty…?"
"Good Morning, General." The Queen sighed. "I apologize for not answering until now. I had a lot on my mind."
"I understand completely. It'll be ok, my soldiers will find the Princess. They're in Evil Forest searching as we speak, Your Majesty."
"Thank you, General. I can not believe Garnet would do such a thing. I guess she isn't a helpless little girl anymore…"
"…"
"I thank you for waiting for me."
"You are most welcome, My Queen." Beatrix saluted.
"Thank you, now please tend to the guards. I shall escort myself to breakfast." Brahne half smiled.
"As you wish, Your Majesty." Beatrix saluted again, and ran off.
Beatrix ran through the many halls and corridors to the Female Army Unit Barracks. Soldiers were in their rooms preparing for the morning's session of training and discussing relationships. Beatrix walked in and they all came to attention. Beatrix walked up and down the line, correcting her soldiers.
"Tuck in that shirt! Tighten your armor! Make your beds ladies we aren't pigs! Love notes are not permitted in the barracks ladies! Get them out of my sight at once!" Beatrix commanded. "We'll start with practicing hand to hand combat then work on sword skills. Last one of you out of here does clean up! NOW MOVE IT!!!"
"Yes Ma'am! At once Ma'am!" They saluted and ran outside.
"Bunch of slackers…" Beatrix muttered in frustration.
Beatrix was still upset over last night's happenings. She was unable to save the Princess. All she could do was watch the Airship sail away. The worst part about it was that Captain Steiner was going to get all the action! Beatrix pounded her fist on the table on the far side of the room.
"That B*******! How could he let that happen!? Letting the princess be captured by such scoundrels! He's never aware of his surroundings! If he just noticed the bomb like everyone else did, grabbed the princess and jumped, this never would have happened! God damn it! It's hard to miss that damn thing!" Beatrix shouted to herself.
She kicked the wall and let out a deep sigh. She walked to the door of the Barracks.
"I wish there was something more I could have done…"
She opened the door and exited the room. She entered the training grounds of the Barracks. The girls had already started training. Half of the girls pounding their fists in to punching bags, the others where cutting at the wooden dummies with their iron swords and wood chips flying everywhere. Hours pasted by as Beatrix walked around the grounds viewing each of their skills, and correcting their techniques over and over. Suddenly, one of the girls spoke up.
"General! General come quick!"
"What is it?!" Beatrix called as she ran toward the soldier.
"The scouting crew, they've returned! With news about the Princess! They're outside the barracks!" the soldier replied as she saluted.
"Excellent! I shall meet with them at once!" Beatrix turned to the rest of the girls, "Everyone continue training until I return. I will be away momentarily! IF I CATCH ANY OF YOU SLACKING I SHALL TAKE AWAY MERITS! UNDERSTOOD?!"
"Ma'am, yes Ma'am!" replied the soldiers as the saluted the General, then continued training.
Beatrix exited the barracks to meet with a small party of Female soldier who were covered in mud and scrapes. They saluted as Beatrix cam near.
"Welcome back ladies. I hope none of you were hurt too badly. Is everyone ok?" Beatrix asked in concern.
"We are all quite alright, general, we thank you ever so humbly for your concern." One of the soldiers spoke up.
"Have you brought news about Tantalus and the Princess?" Beatrix asked.
The whole group's expressions changed to a regrettable frown as one of them answered, "I'm afraid we have some good news and some not so good news, General."
"What is it? Is the Princess hurt?" Beatrix's face turned shocked and full of concern for the Princess.
"No. That's the good news." Replied the soldier.
Beatrix sighed in relief, "That is a load off. What is the bad news?"
"The Bad news is, that she has exited the Evil forest with a thief, a mage and the Captain. They are heading for the Ice cavern and we can not follow them."
"Why is that?" asked the General.
"The forest is completely petrified and there is no way through it! Plus the rest of Tantalus has disappeared!"
"What?! I can't believe this! Why would they be heading for the Ice cavern… Unless…" Beatrix thought for a moment. "Soldier! What is beyond the Ice cavern?"
"Well, there is the South Gate and the village of Dali."
"Dali… That mountain is there… the old man… airships… BY THE GODS!" Beatrix's face lit up.
"What is it General?"
"I know where they're headed!" Beatrix announced. "I shall report this to the queen! You and your crew may have the day off of training! Go clean yourselves up! I must see Queen Brahne about this!"
"T-t-t-t-thank you general!" Smiled the group as they head into the barracks.
Beatrix walked down the halls, searching for the queen in every room she past by. Suddenly, as Beatrix walked down the hall toward the ballroom, a strange looking man came walking the opposite way. He had long feathery, silvery-white hair, deep blue eyes, seemed to be wearing make up, and wore the strangest clothes. He wore a long sleeved shirt that was so short it showed his stomach, a short blue vest, a long white cape he wore around his hips that was attached to a metal thong! Plus he wore these dark boots that went half way up to his thighs!
Beatrix stared at him as they walked towards each other. He looked her up and down, looking her over, and had a smirk on his face that was just asked for trouble as he walked towards her. He suddenly noticed her staring, and started to stare back while his smirk turned into an evil smile. Beatrix quickly noticed this and quickly turned her head away as they walked right past each other. As they past by, Beatrix suddenly felt a slap on her ass! Beatrix let out a squeal of surprise. She turned completely red in the face and whipped around to give the strange man a piece of her mind. …But he was gone… Beatrix stood there scratching her head in confusion.
"…But wasn't he…? But he was just… Argh! Lousy pervert!" Beatrix mumbled to herself, then stomped off back toward the ballroom.
Once she reached the ballroom, there, she found the queen. The queen seemed to be contemplating to herself as she paced around the tiled floor. Beatrix cleared her throat to grab the queen's attention. The queen turned to the general and smiled. She seemed to be in better spirits than early that morning.
"General Beatrix!" She exclaimed, "So nice to see you."
"Your Majesty, I bring news from the scouting party!" Beatrix announced.
"Excellent! Did they retrieve the Princess?"
"Sadly, no, Your Majesty." Beatrix replied with a frown.
"Oh… I see…"
"But, the Princess is alive and well! A thief, and a mage are taking her to the Ice cavern, along with Captain Steiner. Plus I know what their destination is! It's-"
"That's quite alright, General." The Queen yawned.
"But, Your Majesty…"
"I also have an announcement to make! We have acquired some new weaponry, which will be revealed to night and dinner! I suggest you be there, General."
"Weaponry? From where?"
"It has been supplied by our new ally! His name is Kuja. I shall introduce him to you tonight at the dinner!" Brahne smiled.
"But what about the Princess-"
"Go see Zorn and Thorn and tell them to release the B.W. projects to some locations to retrieve the Princess, at once! That's an order, General!"
"…Yes, Your Majesty."
With that, Beatrix saluted and exited the ballroom, closing the door behind her. She walked through the halls with her head hung low.
"What going on? Why didn't the Queen inform me of these 'new' weapons? And this ally… Who is he? Could it have been the guy in the hall? And why is the Queen so happy? She was worried about the Princess this morning but now she just doesn't seem to care…" Beatrix thought to herself, "NO! Why am I thinking such things? She was probably over excited about the dinner. Like every meal…" Beatrix sighed.
Beatrix walked toward the dungeon to meet the two clowns. They seemed to be fighting about something.
"Release them, I will not!" Cried Thorn.
"Well, I'm not releasing them! They bite!" Argued Zorn.
"Bite they do?"
"Yes they bite! So you release them."
"RELEASE THEM I WILL NOT!"
"F*** you!"
"You F***!"
"Eww, no!"
"What's going on here?!" Shouted Beatrix.
Zorn and Thorn jumped, "Nothing, General!"
"Doesn't seem like nothing!"
"We were just awaiting your orders to release the BW's." Thorn piped up.
Beatrix walked up to the cage on the far side of the room. Inside were three creatures. They wore blue cloaks, pointy hats, and had dark wings. The creatures turned around to face her.
"What are these?" Beatrix asked.
"They are-" Zorn was about to explain.
"Why don't I explain?" Offered the larger of the creatures. "We are called, Black Waltzes. We are like black mages, but are more powerful than your average one these days. We were built to seek, capture and/or destroy. I am Black Waltz #3, and this is my brother and sister, #1 and #2."
"Interesting, it can speak." Beatrix mused.
"So can we all," Said #2.
"Alright then! You! The small one! Black Waltz #1! You will head for Ice cavern immediately! You will encounter three travelers. You will bring back the princess, leave the knight and kill the other two! Understood?" Beatrix commanded
"Yes, General. Kee Hee hee hee hee!" Laughed #1.
Beatrix opened the cage door and #1 flew off, through the castle and into the blue sky. She turned to Zorn and Thorn.
"You two, follow it! If it is unsuccessful, send #2 to Dali. If they escape then send #3. I will not allow them to escape with the princess to Lindbulm!" Beatrix told them.
"Yes, General Beatrix!" They replied.
Beatrix exited the dungeon and walked through the halls. She couldn't help but wonder what the Princess was doing at that very moment. She shook her head as she entered the barracks.
Later that night, Beatrix entered the ballroom. It was decorated and a lot of noble allies to Alexandria's royal family, except for Lindbulm, were there. It wasn't just a normal dinner, it was a celebration! The tables were lined with food and nobles danced in the middle of the floor to the soft music that drifted in the air. Beatrix was the only woman there who did not wear a dress or gown. Like she said before, she would feel naked without her sword. Beatrix scanned the floor for the Queen. She found her on the far side of the room, her back towards Beatrix. She seemed to be talking to someone, but Beatrix couldn't make out who it was from that side of the Pillsbury dough-Queen. Beatrix walked up to her. The Queen whirled around to the sound of her footsteps.
"General Beatrix! Just on time!" the Queen smiled, "I'd like you to meet our new ally, Kuja."
The queen moved aside to reveal the strange man she crossed paths with in the hall. Beatrix gasped at the surprise.
He smiled, "It's nice to see you again, General." His voice was quite manly, unlike his appearance.
"Ahh! I see you two have already met. I shall leave you two alone to chat then." The queen said as she left.
"What are you doing here you lousy pervert!?" Beatrix snapped at him once Brahne was out of earshot.
"My, my, General, such harsh words. I am but the Queen's humble weapon supplier."
"Oh really? What are these weapons you are selling to the Queen?" Beatrix knitted her eyebrows.
"Look for yourself." He said pointing to the other side of the room.
There, against the wall, a small group of Black Mages stood lined up in a small army formation. They were so still and motionless, almost like they were dead… But they were alive, for they gave they casual blink now and then. 'They look like that young mage that was stuck on the theater ship with Steiner and the Princess' Beatrix noted in her head.
He continued, "I also will be working with you and your soldiers. And I must say, it is a pleasure to work with someone with such beauty as yours." He took her hand and kissed it almost passionately.
Beatrix pulled it away, "Well let me tell you this, Kuja… No man touches my ass! You hear me?!"
"Ahh, I see. A forbidden area on such a gorgeous body, such as yourself. What a shame…" He smiled.
"Cut the crap! Don't try buttering me up, I don't fall for such things!"
"Oh, but it's true!" He raised his arms in to the air, "You are as beautiful as a rose and just as tough! You are the angel of heaven, the goddess of Gaia, the sun that lights the Alexandrian skies, the first rose of May!"
Beatrix began to blush while watching his gestures, but shook it off, "I don't know what you are talking about! The Princess is that beautiful, not I!"
"Ha ha ha!" Kuja laughed, "Surely you jest. If I did not think that, then why would I be asking you to dance?"
Beatrix looked at him confused, "But, you didn't ask me to-"
Before she could finish Kuja took her hand and spun her around. She spun around three times then Kuja took her hand again and pulled her close. Beatrix stared at him wide eyed as he led her to the dance floor. A soft tango filled the air. Beatrix tried to struggle out of his grip but he wouldn't let go. He place on of her arms around his neck, place a hand on her hip, and held her other and with his in a tight grip.
He led on by taking three steps to the left then three back to the right, with her following his movement quite ruggedly at first. He continued this 3 times until the notes changed. He spun her around and they switched their hands' places, then did the moves backwards. Suddenly the music notes changed and became faster. He spun her around again, but just as she finished the last spin he took her in his arms and dipped her. He lifted her back up and they began to different, faster steps. Beatrix began to relax and follow his lead easily and effortlessly. He let go of her hip and spun her away from him, grabbing her hand at the last moment, and they ended up with their arms spread out hand in had. He spun her towards him once more, grabbed behind her to her hand, making her arms crossed, and they started to dance with her back to his front.
People noticed this, gathering around them oohing and ahhing at the entertainment of their dancing. Kuja spun Beatrix around and pulled her in close so that they were front to front once more. The song began to end as Kuja spun her one last time, then dipped her deeper than the last time. The song ended. The nobles clapped. Beatrix blushed, until she noticed Kuja. He started to lean his face towards hers slowly. But before his lips could touch hers she quickly got to her feet and brushed herself off. She flicked her hair back, trying to keep her cool.
"Thank you, I had a wonderful time." She said to him under her breath, then left through the parting crowd.
One of Beatrix's soldiers walked up to her and walked with her, "It's looks like you two got along well! That's great!"
"No… it's not." Beatrix replied sternly.
"Why?" the soldier asked surprised, "I think you two hit it off great! Do you guys have a little 'thing' going on-"
"No we do not!" Beatrix snapped.
With that Beatrix stomped off to the barracks.
"I was just asking…" The soldier sighed.
Beatrix stormed through the barracks. Luckily no one was there to see her, for they were all at the little dinner celebration. Beatrix pasted through the ladies' sleeping quarters into a small hallway that led to her private room. She took out her keys but was fumbling around with them nervously. Suddenly she dropped them and they fell to the floor with a CLANK! Beatrix was about to reach for them when she was stopped by a familiar voice.
"Retiring to your room so soon, M'lady?"
Beatrix turned to find Kuja standing before her, holding a single rose in his hand. Beatrix winced at the sight of him with slight hatred.
"What are you doing here?! How did you get here so fast?!" Beatrix demanded.
"Hush, sweet General. I bring a parting gift of the night." He held up the rose. "A freshly cut rose, for the Rose of May." He held it out to her, gesturing her to take it.
Beatrix blushed slightly and took the rose, "…Thank you… I think…"
"And… Lady Rose, I believe you have an unfinished gift for me…"
Kuja started to walk towards Beatrix. Beatrix back up into a corner and pulled out her sword and pointed it to his neck. Kuja moved it aside with his pointer finger and continued to advance on her until they were but a few inches apart. He wrapped hisarms around her waist and pulled her close. Beatrix's eye trembled and widened in fear. He put a finger on her soft lips and let out a hush. He started to inch his face slowly closer to hers. He removed the finger, still inching his way towards her lips… Until… finally his lips merged against hers. He held her closer, she could feel his metal thong pressing again her body. But she ignored it and started to melt within the kiss. She could feel his tongue parting her lips, entering her mouth. She let out an uncontrolled moan. She suddenly snapped out of the trance she was in from the kiss and got herself together. She quickly pulled away from him. He had a bit of saliva drooling down the side of his mouth as smiled at her, but she looked away.
She drew the courage to say two words, "Good night."
He wiped the saliva from the side of his mouth, "The I shall bid you farewell, until next we meet, Lady Rose."
He leaned in for another but she managed to escape his grasp, picked up her keys, unlock her door and slammed it behind her. He let out a chuckle and exited the barracks. She could hear his footstep fade away from behind her door. She leaned against it and sank slowly to the ground, sitting on the wooden floor.
"What's wrong with me…?" she asked herself, "I do not love this… this… scoundrel! Why did I have to fall for such trickery? Why did I do that with out thinking?" Beatrix sighed, "Could it be that I can't control myself anymore? …Could Steiner be right… about one day just by following orders… one day we won't be able to think for our selves?"
To be continued…
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