Author's Note: Well, I was in the mood to do two more chapters…but it kinda slipped my mind. Ah well, enjoy.
'I believe in youI'll give up everything just to find you
I have to be with you to live, to breathe
You're taking over me.'
Taking over me~Evanescence
Reincarnation
Chapter 6-Respite
Alexandria, Gaia
5:37 P.M. Gaian Standard
Kirika:
I walked along the crowded streets to the castle with a hood over my head. I didn't want to be noticed by any of the soldiers around Alexandria until my mission was complete. I wasn't exactly sure that I would gain what I came for. I glanced around the sides of the streets at the merchants with their various assorted goods. They even had some painting s that interested me. I was staring so intently at the surroundings that I ran right into someone.
I fell back, a snarl caught in my throat. My gaze fell on a small child-like creature dressed in a blue overcoat and it had a wide-brimmed straw hat on his head. I noticed that it had no obliviously seen face. There were two brightly glowing orbs that I guessed were for him to see through.
"I'm s-sorry," He said, it's voice barely above a whisper.
"It's ok. Are you all right?" I asked, extending my hand to help the creature up.
"I'm fine."
I got to my feet and brushed my cloak off softly.
"So, what's your name" I asked.
The creature looked up at me curiously.
"Vivi."
I've heard that name before in the history books at Kyuuden in Treno. Vivi was one of the black mages that played a prominent role in Gaia's history. Vivi looked up at me, his bright eyes glowing intently.
"So, what's your name?" I straightened up and sighed.
"Kirika Tribal."
"Oh, so your Kuja's daughter. I'm sorry for your loss, Kirika," Vivi said softly.
I blinked slowly. He was the only one in Alexandria who bothered to say something about my loss, besides the royal family. It made me feel much better.
"You don't have to say that, Vivi, but I appreciate your concern," I said softly.
8:03 P.M. Gaian Standard:
Vivi and I talked for a long time under the open skies of Alexandria, Gaia. I had to admit that being able to talk to someone like Vivi revitalized my aching heart. For a moment, I forgot the reason why I had came to this town. But when Vivi had to leave, it came rushing back to me instantly. I glanced around myself carefully, sliding my silk hood over my head. Stepping quietly, I slipped behind one of the buildings closer to the lakefront, which happened to be a small items shop that sold ingredients for dark spells.
The lakeshore was beautiful, yet creepy in the darkness of the night. I was surprised that the moon wasn't out in full to bless what had to be done. I lifted my hand up slightly, the verses to a spell escaping from my lips. As an answer to my prayers, I saw large tendrils of mist flowing into the bay, giving ample cover for the Invincible to touch down here. I grinned and summoned a light floating spell to carry me safely across the lake to the edge of the castle grounds. I could hear plenty of voices scattered across the compound. Obliviously, the watch for tonight was a bit worried about the mist. I wasn't exactly sure whether the mist was a normal occurrence for the residents here, seeing as I wasn't a native citizen of Alexandria. I eased up from my position and continued past the fountain through the front gates. This particular area was pretty quiet. That was very unusual since the kitchens were busy all the time, especially with that big odd creature around.
Ah well, it probably wouldn't be hard to find Beatrix.
"Why Kirika, I didn't expect you to be here. Would you like to be escorted to the royal family?"
I smirked, knowing that the voice belonged to Beatrix. I turned around, posting a small frown on my face.
"Maybe you weren't expecting me, but I was expecting you," I muttered, calling on another bit of my powers. Beatrix's expression changed from calm to confusion.
"Are you ok, Kirika? I can get Queen Garnet—"
"No!" I shrieked out of anger.
Power erupted from my fingertips, bathing Beatrix in turrets of flames. A shriek poured out from it, immediately. I took a step towards her, sliding the hood off of my head in a sweeping motion. Beatrix staggered and fell back onto the floor. I could feel her fear and despair. I loved it…I relished it. So this is what Kuja felt when he killed all those people. I lifted my right hand up, willing the flames to die down. That's when Beatrix jumped up from where she fell and unsheathed the Save the Queen. I edged backward quickly, my lust for power overruling the panic welling up in my heart.
"What are you trying to do, Kirika?" Beatrix asked, voice filled with a combination of fear and anger. I didn't answer her, gathering up my strength to use my powers. I relaxed slightly, uttering the words to a haste spell in my mind. I immediately felt a resurgence of power rising from the depths of my soul on up. Beatrix lifted her sword up in one hand, smiling as it began to glow blue in color, and swung it towards the ground slowly. A blue wave of energy came rocketing towards me, dissolving the mist around my body. I flipped out of the way and smirked as the blue energy went on and eventually fizzled out.
"Well, General Beatrix, if you really must know, I'm about to rob you of your soul," I hissed as I approached her carefully.
Beatrix growled, ready to attack again. I snapped my fingers and watched as she froze in her tracks.
"Why?" She asked, despair cracking in her voice. I waved my hand over her face and closed my eyes as a strong wind blew by.
"For Kuja," I whispered as Beatrix drew her last breath.
My eyes shot open as the sounds of approaching guards filled my ears. I glanced at the thin, transparent cloud floating out of Beatrix's mouth and drew it into my hands. Scrambling slightly, I ran back to the lakeshore, fading into the shadows.
The Morning After
Zidane:
The loss of General Beatrix had affected us all in a profound way. My wife was out of reach for a long time after the news had been told. But I was the only one who noticed that there was an unusual amount of mist in the moat. There were very few people in Gaia that could manipulate mist like that. And they were dead—Kuja being the last of them. Which turned my attention to Kirika. She seemed a little unsettled the last time I saw her. I hated to accuse people, but she was a definite suspect. I didn't care if she was my brother's 'daughter', murder was punishable by death and I was pretty damn sure she wouldn't get away with this…that is…if she did it…
Author's Note: Uh oh…does that mean Kirika's in trouble? Find out in the next chapter and keep reviewing.