Chapter 6
An Eye For An Eye.
By Mako Eyez
Dawn had come but the moons still hung in sky. Veiled, distant, they remained. Although the summer had come to their hemisphere the air was crisp and cold.
The girls awoke in a chilly bedroom. Their breath could be seen and the cold marble flooring numbed their feet. Although this day may very well be their last their morning usual morning routines were played out.
Showers were taken and clothes were pressed. Before they left their room the beds were made. The room and the girls were as immaculate as each other.
Obeying orders issued on the last occasion they had spoken with General Gogo they journeyed to the outskirts of Alexandria. Men and women cried in the street at the thought of loosing loved one. Dragoons played their songs in the town square bidding good fortune to all that were going to war.
At the exit of the city stood General Gogo, three chocobos and slightly further ahead the combined armies of Burmecia, Lindblum and Alexandria.
A line of colour was all that could be seen of each kingdom's pride. At the front stood the Alexandrians in their dull green uniforms. In the center the Dragoons of Burmecia wore red clothing. The might of Lindblum stood at the back in uniforms of blue.
Gogo wore the same attire as the Alexandrian army and her two guardians, with the exception of a red, silk cape. (Two more of which lay on the backs of two of the chocobos.)
'Good morning General Beatrix and General Lani.' Said Gogo with an unusual expression on her face.... unusual for Gogo that is. A bright white smile was revealed for a moment before being hidden under her stern face once more.
Beatrix and Lani would have smiled in return but were still waiting for the shock to subside.
'If you please ladies don your capes and mount your chocobos.'
As told the two put on their capes and mounted the birds.
'Follow me.'
With the yelling of the word 'Ya!' Gogo's chocobo charged forward with Lani's and Beatrix's close behind.
When the birds came to a halt the three stood before all three kingdoms. Gogo withdrew what seemed to be a sea shell from the pack on her chocobo. She spoke into the shell, her words echoing in the morning air.
'Alexandria! Burmecia! Lindblum! Before this day we were three sperate kingdoms. This day we are one. We fight on this day not out of loyalty but out of love. We accept this invitation for battle for our children and families but mostly for the love of our three great kingdoms. There are many races amongst you, Dragoons, Humans and Halflings. Each of you have something to offer and personal reasons to fight. The strength to win this battle lies within you.'
Cheers rang loud throughout the morning but were quickly hushed by Gogo.
'The battle plan that our nations have drawn up are as follows. My guardians and I will ride with Lindblum until we arrive at the forest. When we are seen there will be a sudden attack. Be prepared. The dead will rise to meet us, they are your enemy. Our army is greater than theirs but I warn you. Any fatalities on our side will favor the enemy for the dead are his pawns. If need be you may have to eliminate falling comrades. As we shall battle the dead the most effective way of dispatching them is to cleave them in half. If you are able to simply disable the enemy that is fine also. We just need to avert the gaze of the Necromancer for long enough. When the war takes place my guardians and I will pass by you all and attack the Necromancer. The sword on my back is the only weapon that will destroy him. This is my mission. Stick to yours. To war and victory!'
'Victory!' Cried the troops in unison.
Despite the knowledge that they may have to battle each other at sometime optimism was high. Adrenaline lay at its peak as cheers ran out.
'We march!'
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From the air the grounds close to the forest seemed to have become a blanket of colours. Where once there lay bright green there lay three colours new colours. Dull green, ruby red and ocean blue coated the earth. The brave and true had come to battle the darkness.
Someway behind the Lindblumians the three Generals rode in silence. Their chocobos, all of whom had been dressed in war pain of various colours walked slowly. The chocobo that bore Gogo, the one and same that had rescued Adelbert was especially cautious for he knew what lay in these lands.
'Beatrix?' Asked Lani in a voice bearing fear, yet not fear of the situation they were going into.
'Yes?' Beatrix replied, not an ounce of fright in her being.
'I have something I wish to tell you.'
'What-'
Before another word left Beatrix's soft, ruby lips the battle had begun. The dead had come to meet in battle. The corpses of the fallen did not rise like the zombies in stories, slow and groaning. Instead they shot from the air like an arrow from a bow. As they fell from the sky they struck many Alexandrians and a few Dragoons.
'Now!' Yelled Gogo.
Three yellow streaks shot across the battlefield. The wind made in their haste caused the capes to dance in the air. They looked like heroes.
As the Dragoons came into sight they could be seen fighting fallen comrades and the armies of darkness. Worst of all....... they seemed to be losing.
Now that the Eidolon was distracted phase one of the plan was now taking effect but people were dying.... more than they had hoped to fall were falling and converting to the other side.
The forest lay in the distance but was rapidly growing larger and larger. From the entrance two eyes peered out from underneath a heavy robe.
'Now is the time in which I seek my revenge! Your curse no longer binds me Alexandria.'
His voice was deep and dark yet there was a hint of joy. The screams of the dying was music to his ears.
The chocobos were dismounted some distance from the forest. The three used stealth to sneak closer and closer to their enemy.
Gogo, sword in hand, loosely followed by Lani and Beatrix charged at the monster from behind. Save the Queen was swinging toward the Eidolon's neck when Gogo came to a sudden halt. The world fell silent for a moment as the blade of an ancient sword tore through Gogo's body, exiting through the back of her uniform.
As her body fell to the floor the dark Eidolon grabbed Save The Queen.
'Huh.' He said. 'Save The Queen, how I've missed you my dear.'
Gogo looked up at Necromancer. She longed to attack him but she was in too much pain to even move.
'You were going to strike me with this blade. Tell me-'
Save The Queen gathered speed in its decent towards Gogo. The blade tore through flesh, bone and the green land, pinning her to the floor. She screamed in agony be she was not the only voice heard.
'No!' Screamed Beatrix gaining the attention of Necromancer. As the Eidolon turned to face her she threw the sword in her hand into the air like a javelin. The steel struck the side of the demon's skull and peirced his right eye.
The demon now screamed in pain. Instantly he fled into the dark forest.
'General!'
Gogo was understandably a mess. Blood ran from the would in her chest and her body was in agony
'My name is Gogo. Beatrix. Lani.' Gogo coughed once as crimson fluid ran from her mouth.
'I need you to destroy him.'
'But the blade is inside you!' Cried Lani.
'Withdraw it and take chase. Do what I could not.'
'Gogo. I am sorry.' Beatrix's delicate white fingers gripped the hilt of the sword. In one quick pull followed by Gogo's screams the sword was now in her possession.
'General.' Said Lani.
'Go! Don't wait for old fools! Destroy him!'
'General. Thank you for making me who I am today.' Said Beatrix.
'I didn't make you. You were born to be great. Now both of you, go!'
With no time to waste they ran into the forest. (Which was foolish after what Adelbert had said. They were just lucky that all of Necromancer's powers were being used to keep the war going.)
They ran straight through the trees and plants to where a small pond lay. A gentle voice beckoned them to look into the waters.
As they peered into the clear liquid something shot out at great haste. Necromancer, bearing another sword from times unknown flew through the air, his blade striking the right side of Beatrix's face.
To her horror and Necromancer's delight she found that she couldn't see in one eye.
'An eye for an eye.' Said Necromancer as he landed in on the ground.
Lani charged for the monster. She swung her axe for his head only for him to take the weapon from her. A powerful leg shot out from under the cloak throwing Lani back some distance. Her skull struck a large rock rendering her unconscious.
The hand bearing the axe prepared to throw the weapon at the sleeping girl but the hand was swiftly removed by the blade of Beatrix's sword.
The creature screamed as Beatrix inflicted yet more pain upon him.
'You will be part of my army young one.'
'Over my dead body!' She screamed.
'Precisely.'
His sword clashed with Beatrix's and a great battle ensued. As she ducked, dodged and parried his blows it left Beatrix wondering if she had cut off the wrong had. During the fast and furious movements the hood of Necromancer's cape fell, exposing his disgusting skeletal face. His hideous skull was chipped on the right. A burst eyeball wriggled in his right eye socket as if dance to the sound of clashing blades.
As the battle wore on something occurred to Beatrix. She was losing. Blows that should have connected didn't due to her lack of depth perception of course this also afflicted Necromancer but his strokes were more precise. She now displayed to cuts on her left arm.
Necromancer seemed to be close to killing her as she now stood on her knees and attempted to block the falling strikes.
Eye to stomach she stood. Death was coming. Of this she was sure. That was until Necromancer ceased to move. Beatrix could see what was the tip of the sword that had stabbed Gogo protruding from his chest.
'Destroy him!' Yelled a voice from behind him.
Beatrix leaped from her knees to her feet and thrust Save the Queen towards his head. The blade entered through his closed mouth, causing teeth to spread in various directions, and exited through his scalp.
The Eidolon fell upon his side a with the last of his strength gazed up toward Beatrix.
In her moment of victory Beatrix smiled. 'A tooth for a tooth.' Save the Queen fell multiple times, hacking the bones of Necromancer to dust.
'Beatrix!' Screamed Gogo, who now lay on the muddy floor as the last of her life was leaving her.
'Gogo!'
'You've made your mother proud.'
'You know?'
'We all do. Honour her memory and bring that man to justice.'
'I shall. I will always think of you as my second mother.'
'I have always thought of you as my daughter.....'
Not another breath or word left Gogo's body.
Beatrix would have cried if not for more pressing matters. Lani still lay unconscious. Whatever methods Beatrix tried to wake her nothing worked. Due to the intensity of the battle her muscles were too weak to lift Lani. There was nothing she could do but wait until Lani woke up.
It was dark once more when Lani awoke.
'Beatrix!' Screamed the sleeping beauty as she saw her friend upon waking. 'Are you okay?' She said noticing the torn and bloodstained fabric that covered her right eye/
'I'm fine.'
'Did you defeat him?'
'With a little help from my mother.'
'Huh?'
'Never mind. How are you feeling?'
'Sore head, that's it.'
'Can you do me a favor?'
'Of course.'
'Gogo is over there. Can you help me carry her?'
'Gogo? I thought she was dead. How did she get here?'
'I'll explain later.'
'Okay.'
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Just outside of the evil forest a camp fire was burning. On the left and right of the fire were two tents that were carried by the chocobos. One tent would be Beatrix's bed for the night while the other housed the body of Gogo.
Beatrix and Lani sat side by side on a rolled up sleeping bag, Beatrix held the smaller girl in her aching arms.
'So Gogo saved you?' Asked Lani.
'Yes. Before she died, she told me that she thought of me as her daughter.'
'You know. I think I loved Gogo more than my own mother.'
'Yes.'
'Beatrix. Thank you.'
'For what?'
'For saving me. I think I would have died tonight if it wasn't for you.'
'I did what I could. You would have done the same given that situation.'
'I'm not sure I could have. All I know is, like always, you are the reason I exist. I love you Beatrix.'
'I love you too, Lani.' Beatrix said.
'I'm glad.'
Lani shifted in Beatrix's arms and positioned her face next to hers. Pouted lips moved towards the stronger warrior. When their lips collided Beatrix felt as if she was being killed slowly. She was being suffocated by gentle lips and fought for her life. The palms of both hands found their way to Lani's shoulder before forcing her backwards and breaking the kiss.
'What are you doing!?' Yelled Beatrix.
'You told me you loved me!' Cried Lani as if she had lost another loved one.
'Not in that way! You're like my sister!'
'I don't want you to be my sister! I want to hold you when the nights are cold and kiss away your pain.'
The plains grew silent. The campfire no longer made a sound, it seemed as if Gaia had turned off the volume for a moment.
'I'm sorry. I-' Beatrix said in an attempt to apologise.
Lani's lips began to shake as her body was robbed of all warmth. She felt cold inside. She now envied the rotting corpses that remained on the battlefield. Tears fell down her beautiful face leaving tanned streaks on her mud covered features.
'Forget about it! Forget about me! I wish I didn't love you like this! But I do! I love everything about you! Can't you understand that!?'
'I understand but I don't love you like that!'
Lani woke up her sleeping chocobo and fled into the night.
'Lani!' Beatrix cried. 'Come back! Please!'
But it was no use Lani was almost out of sight. Beatrix considered going after her but her muscles ached and her partial sight would be a great weakness were she to be attacked.
Although it seemed heartless Beatrix tried to forget about Lani for the time being. She had to sleep. She crawled into the tent lay on top of the sleeping back. Her eye still ached but being so exhausted she fell asleep quickly. Lani was gone and there was nothing she could do but sleep.
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End of Chapter 6.
To those of you who didn't go 'Yucky.... lesbianisms!' I thank you.
I believe I had one review saying I better not make Bea and La a couple otherwise I'd get flamed. Well, that one delightful fellow will be glad to know that they are not and will not be a couple.
I just hope more people will be understanding. This story is about death but more than that; it is about life.
As those of you living know. Life isn't black and white but all different shades of grey. Loyalties fall. Loves are lost. Lessons are learned. That is life.
As my Lani* does we all have someone we look up to and respect Beatrix is such to Lani. Lani's love for Beatrix is drawn from admiration. Not from a longing to do the naughty.
*Meaning the Lani of this story.*
Thank you.
Joe.
Reviews would be nice but of course are optional.
An Eye For An Eye.
By Mako Eyez
Dawn had come but the moons still hung in sky. Veiled, distant, they remained. Although the summer had come to their hemisphere the air was crisp and cold.
The girls awoke in a chilly bedroom. Their breath could be seen and the cold marble flooring numbed their feet. Although this day may very well be their last their morning usual morning routines were played out.
Showers were taken and clothes were pressed. Before they left their room the beds were made. The room and the girls were as immaculate as each other.
Obeying orders issued on the last occasion they had spoken with General Gogo they journeyed to the outskirts of Alexandria. Men and women cried in the street at the thought of loosing loved one. Dragoons played their songs in the town square bidding good fortune to all that were going to war.
At the exit of the city stood General Gogo, three chocobos and slightly further ahead the combined armies of Burmecia, Lindblum and Alexandria.
A line of colour was all that could be seen of each kingdom's pride. At the front stood the Alexandrians in their dull green uniforms. In the center the Dragoons of Burmecia wore red clothing. The might of Lindblum stood at the back in uniforms of blue.
Gogo wore the same attire as the Alexandrian army and her two guardians, with the exception of a red, silk cape. (Two more of which lay on the backs of two of the chocobos.)
'Good morning General Beatrix and General Lani.' Said Gogo with an unusual expression on her face.... unusual for Gogo that is. A bright white smile was revealed for a moment before being hidden under her stern face once more.
Beatrix and Lani would have smiled in return but were still waiting for the shock to subside.
'If you please ladies don your capes and mount your chocobos.'
As told the two put on their capes and mounted the birds.
'Follow me.'
With the yelling of the word 'Ya!' Gogo's chocobo charged forward with Lani's and Beatrix's close behind.
When the birds came to a halt the three stood before all three kingdoms. Gogo withdrew what seemed to be a sea shell from the pack on her chocobo. She spoke into the shell, her words echoing in the morning air.
'Alexandria! Burmecia! Lindblum! Before this day we were three sperate kingdoms. This day we are one. We fight on this day not out of loyalty but out of love. We accept this invitation for battle for our children and families but mostly for the love of our three great kingdoms. There are many races amongst you, Dragoons, Humans and Halflings. Each of you have something to offer and personal reasons to fight. The strength to win this battle lies within you.'
Cheers rang loud throughout the morning but were quickly hushed by Gogo.
'The battle plan that our nations have drawn up are as follows. My guardians and I will ride with Lindblum until we arrive at the forest. When we are seen there will be a sudden attack. Be prepared. The dead will rise to meet us, they are your enemy. Our army is greater than theirs but I warn you. Any fatalities on our side will favor the enemy for the dead are his pawns. If need be you may have to eliminate falling comrades. As we shall battle the dead the most effective way of dispatching them is to cleave them in half. If you are able to simply disable the enemy that is fine also. We just need to avert the gaze of the Necromancer for long enough. When the war takes place my guardians and I will pass by you all and attack the Necromancer. The sword on my back is the only weapon that will destroy him. This is my mission. Stick to yours. To war and victory!'
'Victory!' Cried the troops in unison.
Despite the knowledge that they may have to battle each other at sometime optimism was high. Adrenaline lay at its peak as cheers ran out.
'We march!'
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From the air the grounds close to the forest seemed to have become a blanket of colours. Where once there lay bright green there lay three colours new colours. Dull green, ruby red and ocean blue coated the earth. The brave and true had come to battle the darkness.
Someway behind the Lindblumians the three Generals rode in silence. Their chocobos, all of whom had been dressed in war pain of various colours walked slowly. The chocobo that bore Gogo, the one and same that had rescued Adelbert was especially cautious for he knew what lay in these lands.
'Beatrix?' Asked Lani in a voice bearing fear, yet not fear of the situation they were going into.
'Yes?' Beatrix replied, not an ounce of fright in her being.
'I have something I wish to tell you.'
'What-'
Before another word left Beatrix's soft, ruby lips the battle had begun. The dead had come to meet in battle. The corpses of the fallen did not rise like the zombies in stories, slow and groaning. Instead they shot from the air like an arrow from a bow. As they fell from the sky they struck many Alexandrians and a few Dragoons.
'Now!' Yelled Gogo.
Three yellow streaks shot across the battlefield. The wind made in their haste caused the capes to dance in the air. They looked like heroes.
As the Dragoons came into sight they could be seen fighting fallen comrades and the armies of darkness. Worst of all....... they seemed to be losing.
Now that the Eidolon was distracted phase one of the plan was now taking effect but people were dying.... more than they had hoped to fall were falling and converting to the other side.
The forest lay in the distance but was rapidly growing larger and larger. From the entrance two eyes peered out from underneath a heavy robe.
'Now is the time in which I seek my revenge! Your curse no longer binds me Alexandria.'
His voice was deep and dark yet there was a hint of joy. The screams of the dying was music to his ears.
The chocobos were dismounted some distance from the forest. The three used stealth to sneak closer and closer to their enemy.
Gogo, sword in hand, loosely followed by Lani and Beatrix charged at the monster from behind. Save the Queen was swinging toward the Eidolon's neck when Gogo came to a sudden halt. The world fell silent for a moment as the blade of an ancient sword tore through Gogo's body, exiting through the back of her uniform.
As her body fell to the floor the dark Eidolon grabbed Save The Queen.
'Huh.' He said. 'Save The Queen, how I've missed you my dear.'
Gogo looked up at Necromancer. She longed to attack him but she was in too much pain to even move.
'You were going to strike me with this blade. Tell me-'
Save The Queen gathered speed in its decent towards Gogo. The blade tore through flesh, bone and the green land, pinning her to the floor. She screamed in agony be she was not the only voice heard.
'No!' Screamed Beatrix gaining the attention of Necromancer. As the Eidolon turned to face her she threw the sword in her hand into the air like a javelin. The steel struck the side of the demon's skull and peirced his right eye.
The demon now screamed in pain. Instantly he fled into the dark forest.
'General!'
Gogo was understandably a mess. Blood ran from the would in her chest and her body was in agony
'My name is Gogo. Beatrix. Lani.' Gogo coughed once as crimson fluid ran from her mouth.
'I need you to destroy him.'
'But the blade is inside you!' Cried Lani.
'Withdraw it and take chase. Do what I could not.'
'Gogo. I am sorry.' Beatrix's delicate white fingers gripped the hilt of the sword. In one quick pull followed by Gogo's screams the sword was now in her possession.
'General.' Said Lani.
'Go! Don't wait for old fools! Destroy him!'
'General. Thank you for making me who I am today.' Said Beatrix.
'I didn't make you. You were born to be great. Now both of you, go!'
With no time to waste they ran into the forest. (Which was foolish after what Adelbert had said. They were just lucky that all of Necromancer's powers were being used to keep the war going.)
They ran straight through the trees and plants to where a small pond lay. A gentle voice beckoned them to look into the waters.
As they peered into the clear liquid something shot out at great haste. Necromancer, bearing another sword from times unknown flew through the air, his blade striking the right side of Beatrix's face.
To her horror and Necromancer's delight she found that she couldn't see in one eye.
'An eye for an eye.' Said Necromancer as he landed in on the ground.
Lani charged for the monster. She swung her axe for his head only for him to take the weapon from her. A powerful leg shot out from under the cloak throwing Lani back some distance. Her skull struck a large rock rendering her unconscious.
The hand bearing the axe prepared to throw the weapon at the sleeping girl but the hand was swiftly removed by the blade of Beatrix's sword.
The creature screamed as Beatrix inflicted yet more pain upon him.
'You will be part of my army young one.'
'Over my dead body!' She screamed.
'Precisely.'
His sword clashed with Beatrix's and a great battle ensued. As she ducked, dodged and parried his blows it left Beatrix wondering if she had cut off the wrong had. During the fast and furious movements the hood of Necromancer's cape fell, exposing his disgusting skeletal face. His hideous skull was chipped on the right. A burst eyeball wriggled in his right eye socket as if dance to the sound of clashing blades.
As the battle wore on something occurred to Beatrix. She was losing. Blows that should have connected didn't due to her lack of depth perception of course this also afflicted Necromancer but his strokes were more precise. She now displayed to cuts on her left arm.
Necromancer seemed to be close to killing her as she now stood on her knees and attempted to block the falling strikes.
Eye to stomach she stood. Death was coming. Of this she was sure. That was until Necromancer ceased to move. Beatrix could see what was the tip of the sword that had stabbed Gogo protruding from his chest.
'Destroy him!' Yelled a voice from behind him.
Beatrix leaped from her knees to her feet and thrust Save the Queen towards his head. The blade entered through his closed mouth, causing teeth to spread in various directions, and exited through his scalp.
The Eidolon fell upon his side a with the last of his strength gazed up toward Beatrix.
In her moment of victory Beatrix smiled. 'A tooth for a tooth.' Save the Queen fell multiple times, hacking the bones of Necromancer to dust.
'Beatrix!' Screamed Gogo, who now lay on the muddy floor as the last of her life was leaving her.
'Gogo!'
'You've made your mother proud.'
'You know?'
'We all do. Honour her memory and bring that man to justice.'
'I shall. I will always think of you as my second mother.'
'I have always thought of you as my daughter.....'
Not another breath or word left Gogo's body.
Beatrix would have cried if not for more pressing matters. Lani still lay unconscious. Whatever methods Beatrix tried to wake her nothing worked. Due to the intensity of the battle her muscles were too weak to lift Lani. There was nothing she could do but wait until Lani woke up.
It was dark once more when Lani awoke.
'Beatrix!' Screamed the sleeping beauty as she saw her friend upon waking. 'Are you okay?' She said noticing the torn and bloodstained fabric that covered her right eye/
'I'm fine.'
'Did you defeat him?'
'With a little help from my mother.'
'Huh?'
'Never mind. How are you feeling?'
'Sore head, that's it.'
'Can you do me a favor?'
'Of course.'
'Gogo is over there. Can you help me carry her?'
'Gogo? I thought she was dead. How did she get here?'
'I'll explain later.'
'Okay.'
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Just outside of the evil forest a camp fire was burning. On the left and right of the fire were two tents that were carried by the chocobos. One tent would be Beatrix's bed for the night while the other housed the body of Gogo.
Beatrix and Lani sat side by side on a rolled up sleeping bag, Beatrix held the smaller girl in her aching arms.
'So Gogo saved you?' Asked Lani.
'Yes. Before she died, she told me that she thought of me as her daughter.'
'You know. I think I loved Gogo more than my own mother.'
'Yes.'
'Beatrix. Thank you.'
'For what?'
'For saving me. I think I would have died tonight if it wasn't for you.'
'I did what I could. You would have done the same given that situation.'
'I'm not sure I could have. All I know is, like always, you are the reason I exist. I love you Beatrix.'
'I love you too, Lani.' Beatrix said.
'I'm glad.'
Lani shifted in Beatrix's arms and positioned her face next to hers. Pouted lips moved towards the stronger warrior. When their lips collided Beatrix felt as if she was being killed slowly. She was being suffocated by gentle lips and fought for her life. The palms of both hands found their way to Lani's shoulder before forcing her backwards and breaking the kiss.
'What are you doing!?' Yelled Beatrix.
'You told me you loved me!' Cried Lani as if she had lost another loved one.
'Not in that way! You're like my sister!'
'I don't want you to be my sister! I want to hold you when the nights are cold and kiss away your pain.'
The plains grew silent. The campfire no longer made a sound, it seemed as if Gaia had turned off the volume for a moment.
'I'm sorry. I-' Beatrix said in an attempt to apologise.
Lani's lips began to shake as her body was robbed of all warmth. She felt cold inside. She now envied the rotting corpses that remained on the battlefield. Tears fell down her beautiful face leaving tanned streaks on her mud covered features.
'Forget about it! Forget about me! I wish I didn't love you like this! But I do! I love everything about you! Can't you understand that!?'
'I understand but I don't love you like that!'
Lani woke up her sleeping chocobo and fled into the night.
'Lani!' Beatrix cried. 'Come back! Please!'
But it was no use Lani was almost out of sight. Beatrix considered going after her but her muscles ached and her partial sight would be a great weakness were she to be attacked.
Although it seemed heartless Beatrix tried to forget about Lani for the time being. She had to sleep. She crawled into the tent lay on top of the sleeping back. Her eye still ached but being so exhausted she fell asleep quickly. Lani was gone and there was nothing she could do but sleep.
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End of Chapter 6.
To those of you who didn't go 'Yucky.... lesbianisms!' I thank you.
I believe I had one review saying I better not make Bea and La a couple otherwise I'd get flamed. Well, that one delightful fellow will be glad to know that they are not and will not be a couple.
I just hope more people will be understanding. This story is about death but more than that; it is about life.
As those of you living know. Life isn't black and white but all different shades of grey. Loyalties fall. Loves are lost. Lessons are learned. That is life.
As my Lani* does we all have someone we look up to and respect Beatrix is such to Lani. Lani's love for Beatrix is drawn from admiration. Not from a longing to do the naughty.
*Meaning the Lani of this story.*
Thank you.
Joe.
Reviews would be nice but of course are optional.