Chapter 4: Beatrix and Steiner

Alexandria was in ruins, all that was once a beautiful palace was nothing more then rubble and debris. Beatrix lay in the room she and Steiner had protected before it happened.before the guards beat them to the point where they only had little life left.

Her hair was messy and was a little damp from the sweat she produced fighting. She didn't know how long she had been laying there, but all she knew is that she ached and she had a bloody gash slit on her right arm.

Steiner lay beside her, but he didn't budge. Beatrix quickly sat up and budged Steiner.

Beatrix: Steiner, come on we have to check up on the queen! Steiner? Steiner!!

She turned him to his side, as a sword had pierced him through his armor.

Beatrix: No!!!

She let go of him, and pulled the sword out from him, she shed a few tears.

Voice: why are you crying?

Beatrix wiped away her tears to see that Steiner was waking up.

Beatrix: Steiner! Are you alright? You are wounded!

Steiner: I am?

Steiner looked at his side to see a whole in his armor and blood coming out from it.

Steiner: Just a minor wound that is all,

Beatrix: Are you sure?

Steiner: Yes, I am quite fine thank you. Now I think we must attend to her highness!

Beatrix: (nods)

Steiner: (stands up then crouches down to his side where the wound was stinging) Ow,

Beatrix: Are you sure you will be all right?

Steiner: Curse this wound that it keep me from my duty! Go to doctor Tot and retrieve some medicine to aid this infernal pain.

Beatrix: I don't want to leave you alone here? What if the army comes back?!

Steiner: I do believe they have left, and don't worry about me, I shall be fine.

Beatrix: Right, okay! Don't move I will be as fast as I can!

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Later Zidane was brought some slightly cold but runny soup from the girl who aided him earlier on.

Zidane: Thanks, say what is your name?

Girl: My name? Most people just call me captain, but.

Zidane: But what?

Girl: Never mind, just call me.

The girl looked out to the dark sky, seeing the green/blue light from the sky faintly show

Girl: Aurora, I guess

Zidane: okay.Aurora

He looked into her eyes and saw a look of uncertainty

Zidane: Is something wrong?

Aurora: no.nothing, nothing is wrong

Zidane: What is your real name?

Aurora: I. look! Shouldn't be getting into my business! Just eat your soup, then you can go home.

Zidane: I can leave? You mean I am not a prisoner anymore?

Aurora: Either that or you can become a soldier and fight for Lindblum. (walks to the door then pauses)

Zidane: Thanks.

Aurora: Yeah, whatever.

As Aurora left the room Zidane heard her talking to someone outside, so he put his soup down and stood next to the door.

Harsh voice: Captain! Why are you letting that prisoner go?!

Aurora: Because he is of no use to us!

Other voice: But the Regent will kill us!

Aurora: Trust me, it is for the best.

Harsh voice: Well before you start letting prisoners go, get Cid's permission, otherwise he'll have your head!

Other voice: I.

Aurora: I don't want to hear another word from you or you! Since I am the captain I can make any choice I want! I suggest if you want to keep your job you keep your mouth shut!

Other voice: Touchy!