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The Answer

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Dagger stared at Zidane. She looked at him straight in the eye. She could tell that Zidane was serious. She knew that she really loved him, and he also loved her. She didn't know what to say, but she followed her heart and found the answer. "Yes," Dagger answered. Zidane stood up and smiled at her, then he hugged her.

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"HE WHAT?!" Eiko shouted.

"Eiko, calm down," said Hilda. Then she looked at Dagger and said, "Is it really true that Zidane asked you to marry him?"

Dagger blushed and said, "Yes, he asked me last night."

"I didn't know that boy had the guts to ask you," said Cid. "So, what was your answer?"

"Did you say yes?" asked Eiko.

Dagger nodded. "I didn't expect him to ask me though," she said.

"We all are," said Hilda. "Oh will you look at the time, it's getting late already. Thank you for asking us to come, but we really must go home now. We still have to attend a conference with the mayor of Dali."

"No, that's alright," Dagger said. "Goodbye Uncle Cid. Goodbye Aunt Hilda. Goodbye Eiko. Have a safe trip."

"Goodbye Dagger," Eiko said while Cid and Hilda waved goodbye.

Meanwhile…

"I've thought about your question before Zidane, and here's my answer. It is important that you must know the history of Alexandria so that you can understand the present situation of Alexandria. It's quite embarrassing if someone will ask you about the history of Alexandria and you don't know the answer. Are you listening Zidane?" said Doctor Tot.

Zidane nodded. "This is so boring," Zidane told himself. "I wish Blank and the others were here."

"Now, it is only right that you know how to dance," said Doctor Tot.

"What? Dance?! You must be joking. I already know how to dance," Zidane said.

"Then show it to Sir Richard," said Doctor Tot.

"Sir who?" asked Zidane.

"Sir Richard. He was the one who taught Her Highness how to dance," said Doctor Tot.

"Fine. I'll show him. Where is he anyway?" said Zidane.

"He will come tomorrow since he is busy today," said Doctor Tot. "Now, open your book to page 265 and listen as I explain the whole page."

Zidane sighed and opened his book. "This is going to be a long day," he said.

Author's Note: To all readers out there, please give me your suggestions on who should be the girl. I already have some choices on who should the girl be. They are: Mikoto, Eiko and Ruby. Or is it better if I make my own character like Sir Richard? Please give me your opinions because they are very important.