Tenshi: Heya! Here's my first finished Threads of Fate fic. It's a songfic and it's my second attempt at a Threads of Fate fic. The first one sucked and I decided to discontinue making it and waited until I could think of another one. I'm not sure if everyone knows the song but I'm sure any Filipino would know the song because it's sung by a Filipino artist. Anyways, I just hope that you like the story. Please don't forget to review! Flames are welcome but please don't overdo it. Thank you! ^^

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Disclaimer: Squaresoft owns anything that is connected to Threads of Fate and Nina and the writer of the song owns Jealous. I don't own anything but the plot.

Pairing: Mint and Rue

Genre: Romance / Angst

Rating: PG – 13?

Summary: After Rue's story, Mint realizes her love for Rue a bit too late.

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lyrics

"words"

thoughts

(AN)

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~Invisible~

Written by: The Angel of Death, Tenshi Takai

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"I'll see you in a week then, Rue?" a strawberry haired girl asked a silver haired boy.

"Yes Mint. I told you, I'll come to your party," Rue said, a tone of exasperation in his voice.

"Thanks Rue!" Mint exclaimed happily.

Rue closed the door hastily, not even saying goodbye to Mint. Mint came over to Rue's house to invite him to her birthday party in the castle. Mint's joyful expression turned to that of a sorrowful one as Rue closed the door. She started walking through the forest in a slow pace, looking downcast.

Jealous of the girl who caught your eye

One of my darker days

When you looked at her, where was I?

Should've been in her place

Mint walked back to the cabin and furtively looked in one of the windows. Inside was Rue with a glazed look on his face as Claire was telling him something. Mint felt her heart being stabbed as the two suddenly laughed at some joke Claire had probably cracked.

He looks at her with so much love while he looks at me like I'm some kind of burden.

A tear fell from Mint's eye. Mint turned around and continued to walk back to the docks and get back to the castle. She remembered their Dewprism quest and how she had grown to accept Rue as a partner. She didn't know then but she felt something different about him. At first she thought it was because she acknowledged Rue as her friend and she never had a friend before, but after spending a year away from him, she realized it was because she had grown to love him.

It's your entire fault Mint. You let yourself fall for him. I should've seen it in the first place. I should've seen it in how he talked about her. I should've…I shouldn't have started to care…about him…or anyone…

As Mint reached the docks, a strong wind blew and she closed her eyes, taking a deep breath. She opened her eyes and went to the boat. She looked up at the sky that was darkening and stared at it, feeling the distance between her and the sky more than ever.

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But here I am all alone imagining

What might have been

Could have been

If I had been there

"When will this week be over?" Mint asked herself as she was lying down on her bed.

She was bored and had nothing else to do while waiting for her party. There was still 3 days before her birthday would be celebrated. Actually today was her birthday but nobody seemed to remember or care. She hated this hellhole for a home and she hated waiting. Mint suddenly stood up and went to her balcony.

Hmm…where's the best place to go? Some place where I can relax and not feel so bored…I know! I'll go the garden!

Mint looked down and below her room was a garden that was full of blossoming flowers. She took her rings and created a barrier around her as she jumped down from her balcony to the garden.

"I've got to create a better way to get to the garden…" Mint said as she reached the ground and dusted her skirt.

Mint started to walk around, looking around every now and then and passed through path that were hidden before. When she stopped, she reached a part of the garden where there was a gazebo and a pond. She sat down in the gazebo and leaned against a post.

Jealous of the one whose arms are around you

If she's keeping you satisfied

Jealous of the one who finally found you

Made your suns and stars collide

La la la la la la la

She's a very, very lucky girl

La la la la la la la

"So peaceful…" Mint whispered as she closed her eyes.

Mint started humming a song her mother once taught her. As Mint was relaxing, images of what Rue and Claire might be doing flashed in her mind.

Damn! Why can't you leave me alone!

Mint hugged her knees as tears started to run down her face.

Why does it always have to be me? I don't have my mother. Maya and my father almost always overlook me. Now, I can't even have Rue…even just as a friend. Ever since he revived Claire, he's been ignoring me or if he does talk to me, he acts like we're not friends. What did I ever do?

Mint looked at the beautiful blue sky.

Everything is against me. I wonder what would've happened if Claire was never revived, or if I had never been a princess. What if I had been the one to find Rue?

Mint let out a sarcastic laugh.

Who am I kidding? Rue would never be the Rue I love if he lived here.

Mint wiped her tears and picked a lovely pink rose from the rose bush beside her.

"Just more wishful thinking…" Mint said hugging the rose to her heart, pricking herself in the process but never noticing the pain.

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Jealous of the one who won your heart

They say it's a perfect match

She's going to get to be what you want

And it don't get better than that

The week of waiting was up and everyone who was part of the Dewprism journey came to celebrate Mint's birthday. Even Belle, Duke, and Fancy Mel came. Mint came out wearing a beautiful blue asymmetrical dress with blue-gold butterfly ornaments sewn on top with a blue sleeveless lace dress on top of the first dress. Everybody awed at how beautiful Mint had become. That is everyone except, the one guy that Mint dressed up for. Rue.

Rue never once noticed Mint enter the room. He only had his eyes on Claire who was talking to the others. Mint looked at Rue with a strong longing in her eyes but she knew that she couldn't. She walked up to the front and sat down in between her father and Maya. Mint just looked at Rue while he was happily talking with Claire. She let out a heavy sigh.

What's the point in loving him when he'll never love me back? I'm pathetic. I should've never let my guard down. I should've never let him get to me. What am I now? I'm nothing but a weakling.

Mint started eating quietly and excused herself when she finished and sat with Klaus and the gang. Mint put on a forced smile and reminded herself to at least pretend to be happy. Mint sneaked a peek at Rue and saw him smiling happily at Claire.

He never once looked at me. But I don't blame him. His treasure is right there beside him and he's been wishing for her for two years. She's everything he would want and she's perfect. Why would he settle for me?

She'll say you're fine

Whisper words I wish were mine

What might have been

Could have been

If I had been there

"Hello Mint! Happy birthday! I hope everything's going great with you!" Elena said, smiling happily at Mint.

"Thank you Elena. How are things going here? Are you all enjoying?" Mint asked in her happiest tone.

"This is great Mint! Thanks for inviting us!" Belle said smiling at the girl who was her former rival.

Mint gave her a small smile. Mint took a quick glance at Rue again before looking back ad heaving a sigh. Duke who was observing Mint noticed her dejected expression and realized that something was bothering her.

"Would you like to dance princess?" Duke asked standing up and offering his hand to Mint.

Mint took Duke's hand and stood up letting Duke lead her to the dance floor.

"Would you mind telling me what's wrong? It's not right for the birthday girl to have such a sad face on an important day," Duke whispered in a gentle way.

Mint looked at Duke searching his eyes and seeing his sincerity.

"Would it have anything to do with a certain doll?" Duke asked.

Mint couldn't do anything but nod and look down hiding her blush. Duke smiled and looked at Rue and Claire who were also dancing near them. Mint noticed this and listened intently to what they were saying.

"You've grown up to be a fine young man Rue," Claire said

"Thank you," Rue said, his smile growing.

Mint closed her eyes.

"Would you mind if I cut in?" Belle asked standing beside Duke and Mint.

"Sure," Mint said letting go of Duke and walking back to the table.

Jealous of the one whose arms are around you

If she's keeping you satisfied

Jealous of the one who finally found you

Made your suns and stars collide

La la la la la la la

She's a very, very lucky girl

La la la la la la la

Mint sat back down on the table and looked at Rue and Claire dancing. They looked so peaceful and happy. She wanted to be the one who was with Rue but she knew she wouldn't be able to do anything. She just sat there looking at Rue with such hopelessness. She could see Duke and Belle looking with so much love in their eyes at each other and she sighed again.

Everyone's happy, except me.

"So? What was bothering her?"  Belle asked Duke.

"You know what. Or should I say who," Duke said.

"I knew it! I can't stand seeing her like this! We've got to help her!" Belle whispered.

"I know but we can't do anything. All I know is that things will turn out fine in the end," Duke said giving Belle a smile.

"All right," Belle said laying her head on Duke's shoulder.

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"You'll all stay here then?" Mint asked everyone.

"If it's not a burden to you," Klaus said.

"Of course it's not! That's great! Wait here while I tell our servants (I hate that word) to get rooms ready," Mint said running to go somewhere.

After a few minutes, Mint came back panting from all the running.

"Come on then. Follow me," Mint said as soon as she regained her breath.

Mint led the group and pointed them to their respected rooms. As soon as everyone was inside, Mint went back to her room which was just beside Rue's room.

And you know I'll fight the good fight

If I thought I'll change your mind

But if she makes you happy

Then I'll leave the dream behind

And she better treat you right

And give you everything

And the moment that she doesn't

I'll be waiting in the wings

As soon as Mint got in her room, she got her night gown and started changing. Then she lied down on her bed and stared at the ceiling.

"Well, that was a great birthday…" Mint whispered her voice sarcastic.

Mint looked at a picture of their whole family when her mother was still alive on her bedside table and saw an envelope she had never seen before. She sat down, picked it up and opened the envelope. Inside were lots of pieces of paper, each a different color. She took one out and saw that it was written by his father.

My dear Mint,

I would like to greet you a very happy birthday. I'm glad to see that you've grown up to be a beautiful young lady. Every time I look at you, you remind me more and more of your mother.

Your mother told me to give this to you on your sixteenth birthday on the day she died. It's a collection of wise sayings that her family has been collecting for generations. It was their tradition to pass this on to their eldest daughter and this is now being passed on to you. Every person who was able to receive this added some of their own sayings and your mother was not an exception.

I wish you all the luck in the world and also all the happiness. May this gift help you in your life's journey and that you'll also learn more and more things as you grow older.

With love,

Your father

Mint took out another piece of paper and read what was written on it. After she finished, she put them back and took another one. Suddenly, she stopped and lied down.

What if you don't believe in love? What if you met that person who's just meant to teach you how? And what if you fall for him…yet…he was just meant to teach…

Mint let out a forced laugh.

"Make sure you hold on to him Claire. Or else," Mint whispered falling asleep.

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Jealous of the one whose arms are around you

If she's keeping you satisfied

Jealous of the one who finally found you

Made your suns and stars collide

La la la la la la la

She's a very, very lucky girl

La la la la la la la

"What the…" Mint mumbled as she woke up to the sounds of someone crying.

Mint looked around and saw a familiar figure sitting down on the floor with his back to the door and was crying.

"Excuse me," Mint said tying to get the person's attention as she stood up and walked to the person.

When Mint reached the crying figure, she realized it was Rue.

"Rue?" Mint said kneeling down in front of the crying Rue.

Rue looked up and took Mint by surprise by hugging her.

"Rue, what's wrong?" Mint managed to say.

Rue kept quiet and continued crying.

"I understand. It's ok," Mint said gently patting Rue on the back.

"Mint, I'm sorry. I must've woken you up but I just…" Rue said hesitating at the last part.

"What happened?" Mint asked softly.

"I told Claire I loved her and she said she did too but it was only a sisterly love," Rue said in a whisper.

"It's ok Rue. I'm sure you'll find the one who you'll love and love you in return," Mint said smiling a genuine smile at Rue.

"Thanks Mint," Rue said smiling too.

"Let's go to breakfast?" Mint asked.

"I think you should change first," Rue said in a teasing tone.

"Oops! I guess I should," Mint said giggling, standing up and taking her clothes proceeding to the washroom.

"Where are you going?" Rue asked standing up.

"In the washroom to change. Or do you want me to change here?" Mint said a grin on her face.

Rue looked down and blushed. Mint saw this and went inside to change. As soon as she was inside, Rue looked up at the spot where Mint just stood and smiled.

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~owari~

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Tenshi: I'm done! Anyways, that's a cliffy ending because I don't know how to end it anymore. Also, I'm sorry if it sucks. It's my first attempt at an angst…well, that's it! Please don't forget to review ok? Thanks you! ^^