Sudden Impulse
By Red Guard
Disclaimer: I do not, did not and probably will not own Suikoden or any of the characters appearing in or associated with it. Konami owns the characters and events appearing in this work.
Author's Notes: Right, now to try my hand at a short and fluffy Suikoden story, I hope I do not do too badly.
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'Leaving so soon, Lady Chris?'
'There is much to be done today, Thomas.' The beautiful white-haired Captain of the Zexen Army replied. 'The final battle is drawing near. I can feel it.'
'Oh. Well then, I wish you luck.'
'Thank you.' Chris reached the bottom of the stairwell and proceeded to walk towards the ornate wooden doors of Lake Castle. She adjusted her armor and took a deep breath, steeling herself for the battles to come. Then, just as she had begun to reach for the door's handle, the large door flung open, revealing a very distraught young girl.
Chris was surprised by what she saw. The girl's eyes, usually joyful and innocent, were bloodshot. Her face was streaked with tears. She looked up and noticed Chris standing there in front of her. 'Lady Chris.' She sniffled. 'I'm sorry.' Then, she broke into a run, into one of the many hallways of the sprawling castle.
'What was that all about?' Thomas wondered aloud. 'I rarely talk to her, but I never did see her that sad before.'
'Me too.' Chris replied her attention focused on the retreating figure. 'I think I will speak to her privately. Do you know where her quarters are?'
'She stays with her sister, though Yuiri is away at the moment.' Thomas pointed at the corridor the young lady ran down. 'Fifth room on the right, you can't miss it.'
Chris smiled at the Master of the Castle. 'Thanks.'
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Her gloved knuckle rapped on the door. 'Yumi? It's Chris. I know that you are in there. Can I come in?'
There was no reply.
'I want to help. Yumi, please?' She knocked on the door again, a bit more forcefully than the previous time. The door creaked open; Apparently, Yumi had forgotten to lock it when she rushed in.
'Yumi, I'm coming in.' Chris pushed the door open, and walked in. The distinct smell of nature permeated throughout the small room. She looked around and saw Yumi sprawled on a bed, her face buried in her pillow. Small sobs escaped from her quivering form every few moments.
Chris strode over and sat on the bed, beside the sobbing girl. 'Yumi, what's wrong?'
The raven-haired girl raised her heard and looked at Chris. 'I. I hit him.' Her voice was forlorn. 'I struck him, when he least expected it. I am so ashamed.'
'I am sure you had your reasons.' Chris soothed, although she was slightly surprised that the gentle girl would ever raise a finger against another person. 'I often have the desire to hit some people myself. Don't worry too much about it.'
'But, I let my anger control my actions. I struck out of pure fury, and worst of all.' Yumi stifled back a sob, 'it felt good. What is happening to me?'
'All of us have a tendency to lose control.' Chris tried to bury the images of the Karayan raid that resurfaced, 'I have done much worse. Why don't you tell me what happened, I am sure that it would help.'
Yumi nodded slowly. Her shuddery voice began to convey the events that happened only moments before.
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She was walking on the grasslands just south of Lake Castle. She had missed being away from the village of Alma Kinan, so she tried her best to spend time with nature. The quiet chirping of the birds, the soothing gusts of the morning breeze and the feeling of the soft grass beneath her feet, it soothed her. However, this day, her daily walk would turn out very differently.
'Damn it, where the hell are you?' A strong masculine voice boomed.
Yumi was intrigued. The voice seemed very familiar to her. She walked towards its source.
'Rico! Where did you go! You had better show up this moment or I'll have your hide!' The black-armored knight bellowed. 'Some squire you are, leaving me alone in the castle!'
'Sir Maximillian, what are you doing here?'
'Who's there?' Fred Maximillian swung around, his sword at the ready, and then he saw the petite young woman who stood next to him. 'Oh, Yumi, it's just you.'
She smiled slightly. 'Are you here to enjoy the fresh air?'
He laughed. 'What a joke! The fresh air. I am looking for Rico, have you seen her?'
'Rico? No, I haven't. Why don't you wait for him in the castle? I am sure that she will show up sooner or later.'
'Of course I waited for him, a knight searching for his squire? Preposterous! However, I haven't seen him for a day and a half, she must be sleeping somewhere, I just know it and when I will find her, and give him the scolding of a lifetime!'
Yumi was puzzled. 'Why do you assume that she is sleeping? She could be in danger.'
'Hah! In danger?' The knight scoffed at the notion, 'I have been with her for years. Danger avoids her like the plague.'
'You treat her rather harshly.' Yumi said, 'I do not know why you belittle her so. Especially behind her back.'
He turned and faced the Alma Kinan woman, his eyes showing a hint of rage. 'How dare you question the way I treat her. You have no idea how it is like to be a knight.'
'But I know how to be a person.' Her rely was swift and firm.
He took a step towards her. 'So you are saying that I am a monster?'
'No, what I am saying is that you need to be more compassionate and understanding. I have been taught many things by my elders, but the most important lesson I have learned is that a person should show compassion to your fellow people.'
'Compassion?' The knight was incredulous. 'This coming from a village where they sacrifice each other?'
'What?' Yumi gasped, shocked at Maximillian's accusation.
'You heard me. I have no need to listen to the ancient lore passed down by generations of tree huggers. Tree huggers who kill their own at that.' The knight rambled on haughtily.
Then, at that moment, Yumi felt something new. Something dark. Something fiery. Fury. Rage. Wrath. And then, it happened, on impulse.
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Chris was seething. 'That disgusting imp, you did nothing wrong, Yumi. If I were in your place, Fred Maximillian would be left with much more than a handprint on his face.'
'I can't believe that I did that. Here I was talking to him about compassion, and then I.' Yumi dissolved into sobs.
Chris was disgusted. Yumi was crying herself to pieces over something that anyone would do. In her mind, the fault lay squarely on Maximillian's shoulders. She stood up, her mind set, 'Yumi, wait here.'
With that, she strode out of the room.
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She found the errant knight in the bar, sitting on a bench, his head hunched over what seemed like a cup of coffee. She strode over and glared at him. 'Fred Maximillian!'
He started and glanced up. Chris' petite features were contorted by anger. Anger directed at him. 'Lady Chris, what brings you here?'
'How dare you.' The words were laced with fury.
'How dare I what?' He seemed slightly surprised by her vehemence.
'You insulted Yumi, insulted her customs, insulted her person and insulted her feelings. I have no idea how you attained the position of a knight with an attitude like that.' She accused.
'I don't believe that you are siding with her.' He replied, slight shock coloring his words. 'She insulted me first.'
'Oh?'
'As Captain of the Zexen Knights, you should know what it is like to have your methods of instruction questioned. I was merely looking for Rico, and then she walked up and began telling me how to train my squire!' He raised his voice slightly. 'The gall of it! And on top of that, she struck me! If she were not a woman, I would have returned the blow.'
'I do not believe you.' Chris was exasperated. 'The first time you stepped into their village, you began to question their customs. Now, when she decides to impart some of those teachings to you, you insult them. Now, Yumi is in her room, crying her heart out, for hitting you! And if you ask me, you deserve a lot more.'
'So? I should be the one in pain, not her.'
'I demand that you apologize to her.'
'I will do no such thing, she is the one who wronged me.'
'Stop being so stubborn!' Chris yelled at Fred, stunning him. She reached down, grabbed his arm and yanked him upright. 'Come with me!'
The sight of the female knight dragging a black-armored knight towards the door captivated everyone in the bar.
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'Now.' Chris whispered through her teeth. 'This is her room, and I want you to go in and apologize to her. I will stand outside this door until you do so, and if you don't. let's not go there.'
Fred Maximillian stood in front of the door, more than slightly peeved at the situation he was in. He had little choice at this venture, even he, with all his might, would never be able to best Lady Chris. He took a heavy breath; he might as well get this over with. A forced apology is still an apology.
He reached out and pushed the door open, glancing at Chris. Her furious gaze told him to carry on. Swallowing his pride will take an immense effort, but he had to go through it. The Silver Maiden was forcing his hand. After he entered the room, he closed the door behind him. While he was being pressed to offer an apology, he was not going to let anybody see him do so.
The sight that greeted him surprised him. He fully expected to see a small forest in this room. The tribe of Alma Kinan seemed to be attracted to nature, and he would not put it past them that they would bring some plants into their lodging. However, the room seemed to be as normal as any other one in the castle. Apparently, the women decided against re-decorating. And then, he saw the room's sole occupant. Yumi was at the open window; her hands lay on the sill, her hair flailing in the wind, looking at the scenery that lay beyond. The sunlight washed over her face. Her expression, usually filled with innocent joy, was forlorn.
'Miss Yumi?' He called.
'Hmm?' She turned around and her face fell slightly. 'Oh, its you.'
He took several steps forward, thinking about how best to phrase the words that were to come. 'I. I would like to. err.'
'Yes?' She asked quizzically.
'I. I. am.' He struggled with the words. They were so unfamiliar, so alien. He looked at the young woman standing in front of him, her eyes searching. And then, finally, he could not say it. 'I can't do it.'
'You can't do what?'
'Look, Lady Chris asked me to come here and apologize to you for what I did to you today.' He heaved.
Yumi felt little surprise, she expected as much from the noble Chris. 'That was nice of her.'
'However, I just cannot do it. While I do see that I did overstep my place, I do not see the need for me to apologize to you, especially since you gave me such a tight slap.' He jabbed an accusing finger at her.
For the second time in a day, Yumi felt the stirrings of rage. 'I am very sorry that I hit you. But, you were disgracing my clan. I could not just stand by and allow you to continue.' She said softly, trying her best to control the growing fury.
He took another step forward. 'How was I disgracing your clan?'
While Yumi hated confrontations, she hated people sullying her clan name even more and Fred Maximillian was doing a fantastic job of insulting Alma Kinan. She looked at him in the eye. 'You called us a bunch of tree huggers and accused us of sacrificing our own for fun.'
He took another step forward, brining his face a few inches in front of hers. 'Are you?'
She wanted to take a step back from the oncoming knight, but her honor just would not allow it. 'We are not. I ask you to take that statement back.'
Fred breathed. She smelled of the forest, fresh and invigorating. Her dark brown eyes stared into his, waiting for an answer. He knew that he had to apologize; after all, he knew that it was a terrible insult. However, his stubborn pride did not allow it. 'I will after you apologize for what you did this morning.'
'You first.' She whispered softly, her eyes boring into his.
'No, you.' He challenged.
'We should stop being so childish.'
He could feel her breath, he could smell her breath, and he could taste her breath. It was intoxicating. He felt an impulse. He tried to fight it, but he failed. The want was so strong, the need so intense. He gave in.
He could see Yumi's astonishment as he leaned forward. He could sense her surprise as his mouth approached hers. He felt a ripple of shock as their lips touched. Then, he was lost in the kiss. She was so sweet, so soft, and so perfect. A few moments passed before he even realized what he was doing, before he regained control of himself. It was wrong, it was so obviously wrong. His hands rose, wanting to push the lady away.
Just as his hands touched her shoulders, he felt something wrap around his waist. He opened his eyes, and then realized that it was Yumi. Her arms enfolded him, dragging him deeper into the kiss. He looked at her, her eyes were shut, her face peaceful. He never noticed it before, but she was radiant. Yumi let out a small sigh; she was obviously enjoying this moment. The impulse struck again, and his arms curled around her. Once again, he was lost in her lips.
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'What could be taking him so long?' Chris paced up and down the hallway.
Then, the door burst open. Yumi staggered as she left the room and continued down the hallway. Chris jogged towards the young woman. 'Yumi, how did it go? Did he apologize?'
'Uh-huh.' The young woman mumbled. She continued towards the entrance of the castle, her expression one of utter bewilderment.
'Yumi, what happened?' Chris watched as Yumi walked away. 'What did he do to you?'
She dashed towards the room, ready to unleash his anger upon Fred Maximillian. If he hurt Yumi in any way.
Then she saw the knight, sitting down in the middle of Yumi's room, staring into space. On his face was the exact same expression that just saw on Yumi.
'What the hell happened?' Chris whispered to herself.
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Author's Notes: Right that's it! This pairing struck me as I was playing through Suikoden III. Fred's abrasive nature and Yumi's gentle one seemed like a good pairing, especially when they interacted, however briefly, during the trip to the Alma Kinan village. I know the plot in this fiction was a bit stretched but I hope that it worked out. I'll probably add another chapter or two if the reviews turn out well enough.
Plus, I needed a break from the angst heavy Evangelion fic that I am doing (shameless plug).
No pre-readers were harmed in the making of this piece.
Anyways, please remember to email me at red_aurum@yahoo.com for any suggestions, critiques, reviews and the like. Please don't flame me, I have a fragile ego.
Till next fic!
By Red Guard
Disclaimer: I do not, did not and probably will not own Suikoden or any of the characters appearing in or associated with it. Konami owns the characters and events appearing in this work.
Author's Notes: Right, now to try my hand at a short and fluffy Suikoden story, I hope I do not do too badly.
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'Leaving so soon, Lady Chris?'
'There is much to be done today, Thomas.' The beautiful white-haired Captain of the Zexen Army replied. 'The final battle is drawing near. I can feel it.'
'Oh. Well then, I wish you luck.'
'Thank you.' Chris reached the bottom of the stairwell and proceeded to walk towards the ornate wooden doors of Lake Castle. She adjusted her armor and took a deep breath, steeling herself for the battles to come. Then, just as she had begun to reach for the door's handle, the large door flung open, revealing a very distraught young girl.
Chris was surprised by what she saw. The girl's eyes, usually joyful and innocent, were bloodshot. Her face was streaked with tears. She looked up and noticed Chris standing there in front of her. 'Lady Chris.' She sniffled. 'I'm sorry.' Then, she broke into a run, into one of the many hallways of the sprawling castle.
'What was that all about?' Thomas wondered aloud. 'I rarely talk to her, but I never did see her that sad before.'
'Me too.' Chris replied her attention focused on the retreating figure. 'I think I will speak to her privately. Do you know where her quarters are?'
'She stays with her sister, though Yuiri is away at the moment.' Thomas pointed at the corridor the young lady ran down. 'Fifth room on the right, you can't miss it.'
Chris smiled at the Master of the Castle. 'Thanks.'
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Her gloved knuckle rapped on the door. 'Yumi? It's Chris. I know that you are in there. Can I come in?'
There was no reply.
'I want to help. Yumi, please?' She knocked on the door again, a bit more forcefully than the previous time. The door creaked open; Apparently, Yumi had forgotten to lock it when she rushed in.
'Yumi, I'm coming in.' Chris pushed the door open, and walked in. The distinct smell of nature permeated throughout the small room. She looked around and saw Yumi sprawled on a bed, her face buried in her pillow. Small sobs escaped from her quivering form every few moments.
Chris strode over and sat on the bed, beside the sobbing girl. 'Yumi, what's wrong?'
The raven-haired girl raised her heard and looked at Chris. 'I. I hit him.' Her voice was forlorn. 'I struck him, when he least expected it. I am so ashamed.'
'I am sure you had your reasons.' Chris soothed, although she was slightly surprised that the gentle girl would ever raise a finger against another person. 'I often have the desire to hit some people myself. Don't worry too much about it.'
'But, I let my anger control my actions. I struck out of pure fury, and worst of all.' Yumi stifled back a sob, 'it felt good. What is happening to me?'
'All of us have a tendency to lose control.' Chris tried to bury the images of the Karayan raid that resurfaced, 'I have done much worse. Why don't you tell me what happened, I am sure that it would help.'
Yumi nodded slowly. Her shuddery voice began to convey the events that happened only moments before.
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She was walking on the grasslands just south of Lake Castle. She had missed being away from the village of Alma Kinan, so she tried her best to spend time with nature. The quiet chirping of the birds, the soothing gusts of the morning breeze and the feeling of the soft grass beneath her feet, it soothed her. However, this day, her daily walk would turn out very differently.
'Damn it, where the hell are you?' A strong masculine voice boomed.
Yumi was intrigued. The voice seemed very familiar to her. She walked towards its source.
'Rico! Where did you go! You had better show up this moment or I'll have your hide!' The black-armored knight bellowed. 'Some squire you are, leaving me alone in the castle!'
'Sir Maximillian, what are you doing here?'
'Who's there?' Fred Maximillian swung around, his sword at the ready, and then he saw the petite young woman who stood next to him. 'Oh, Yumi, it's just you.'
She smiled slightly. 'Are you here to enjoy the fresh air?'
He laughed. 'What a joke! The fresh air. I am looking for Rico, have you seen her?'
'Rico? No, I haven't. Why don't you wait for him in the castle? I am sure that she will show up sooner or later.'
'Of course I waited for him, a knight searching for his squire? Preposterous! However, I haven't seen him for a day and a half, she must be sleeping somewhere, I just know it and when I will find her, and give him the scolding of a lifetime!'
Yumi was puzzled. 'Why do you assume that she is sleeping? She could be in danger.'
'Hah! In danger?' The knight scoffed at the notion, 'I have been with her for years. Danger avoids her like the plague.'
'You treat her rather harshly.' Yumi said, 'I do not know why you belittle her so. Especially behind her back.'
He turned and faced the Alma Kinan woman, his eyes showing a hint of rage. 'How dare you question the way I treat her. You have no idea how it is like to be a knight.'
'But I know how to be a person.' Her rely was swift and firm.
He took a step towards her. 'So you are saying that I am a monster?'
'No, what I am saying is that you need to be more compassionate and understanding. I have been taught many things by my elders, but the most important lesson I have learned is that a person should show compassion to your fellow people.'
'Compassion?' The knight was incredulous. 'This coming from a village where they sacrifice each other?'
'What?' Yumi gasped, shocked at Maximillian's accusation.
'You heard me. I have no need to listen to the ancient lore passed down by generations of tree huggers. Tree huggers who kill their own at that.' The knight rambled on haughtily.
Then, at that moment, Yumi felt something new. Something dark. Something fiery. Fury. Rage. Wrath. And then, it happened, on impulse.
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Chris was seething. 'That disgusting imp, you did nothing wrong, Yumi. If I were in your place, Fred Maximillian would be left with much more than a handprint on his face.'
'I can't believe that I did that. Here I was talking to him about compassion, and then I.' Yumi dissolved into sobs.
Chris was disgusted. Yumi was crying herself to pieces over something that anyone would do. In her mind, the fault lay squarely on Maximillian's shoulders. She stood up, her mind set, 'Yumi, wait here.'
With that, she strode out of the room.
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She found the errant knight in the bar, sitting on a bench, his head hunched over what seemed like a cup of coffee. She strode over and glared at him. 'Fred Maximillian!'
He started and glanced up. Chris' petite features were contorted by anger. Anger directed at him. 'Lady Chris, what brings you here?'
'How dare you.' The words were laced with fury.
'How dare I what?' He seemed slightly surprised by her vehemence.
'You insulted Yumi, insulted her customs, insulted her person and insulted her feelings. I have no idea how you attained the position of a knight with an attitude like that.' She accused.
'I don't believe that you are siding with her.' He replied, slight shock coloring his words. 'She insulted me first.'
'Oh?'
'As Captain of the Zexen Knights, you should know what it is like to have your methods of instruction questioned. I was merely looking for Rico, and then she walked up and began telling me how to train my squire!' He raised his voice slightly. 'The gall of it! And on top of that, she struck me! If she were not a woman, I would have returned the blow.'
'I do not believe you.' Chris was exasperated. 'The first time you stepped into their village, you began to question their customs. Now, when she decides to impart some of those teachings to you, you insult them. Now, Yumi is in her room, crying her heart out, for hitting you! And if you ask me, you deserve a lot more.'
'So? I should be the one in pain, not her.'
'I demand that you apologize to her.'
'I will do no such thing, she is the one who wronged me.'
'Stop being so stubborn!' Chris yelled at Fred, stunning him. She reached down, grabbed his arm and yanked him upright. 'Come with me!'
The sight of the female knight dragging a black-armored knight towards the door captivated everyone in the bar.
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'Now.' Chris whispered through her teeth. 'This is her room, and I want you to go in and apologize to her. I will stand outside this door until you do so, and if you don't. let's not go there.'
Fred Maximillian stood in front of the door, more than slightly peeved at the situation he was in. He had little choice at this venture, even he, with all his might, would never be able to best Lady Chris. He took a heavy breath; he might as well get this over with. A forced apology is still an apology.
He reached out and pushed the door open, glancing at Chris. Her furious gaze told him to carry on. Swallowing his pride will take an immense effort, but he had to go through it. The Silver Maiden was forcing his hand. After he entered the room, he closed the door behind him. While he was being pressed to offer an apology, he was not going to let anybody see him do so.
The sight that greeted him surprised him. He fully expected to see a small forest in this room. The tribe of Alma Kinan seemed to be attracted to nature, and he would not put it past them that they would bring some plants into their lodging. However, the room seemed to be as normal as any other one in the castle. Apparently, the women decided against re-decorating. And then, he saw the room's sole occupant. Yumi was at the open window; her hands lay on the sill, her hair flailing in the wind, looking at the scenery that lay beyond. The sunlight washed over her face. Her expression, usually filled with innocent joy, was forlorn.
'Miss Yumi?' He called.
'Hmm?' She turned around and her face fell slightly. 'Oh, its you.'
He took several steps forward, thinking about how best to phrase the words that were to come. 'I. I would like to. err.'
'Yes?' She asked quizzically.
'I. I. am.' He struggled with the words. They were so unfamiliar, so alien. He looked at the young woman standing in front of him, her eyes searching. And then, finally, he could not say it. 'I can't do it.'
'You can't do what?'
'Look, Lady Chris asked me to come here and apologize to you for what I did to you today.' He heaved.
Yumi felt little surprise, she expected as much from the noble Chris. 'That was nice of her.'
'However, I just cannot do it. While I do see that I did overstep my place, I do not see the need for me to apologize to you, especially since you gave me such a tight slap.' He jabbed an accusing finger at her.
For the second time in a day, Yumi felt the stirrings of rage. 'I am very sorry that I hit you. But, you were disgracing my clan. I could not just stand by and allow you to continue.' She said softly, trying her best to control the growing fury.
He took another step forward. 'How was I disgracing your clan?'
While Yumi hated confrontations, she hated people sullying her clan name even more and Fred Maximillian was doing a fantastic job of insulting Alma Kinan. She looked at him in the eye. 'You called us a bunch of tree huggers and accused us of sacrificing our own for fun.'
He took another step forward, brining his face a few inches in front of hers. 'Are you?'
She wanted to take a step back from the oncoming knight, but her honor just would not allow it. 'We are not. I ask you to take that statement back.'
Fred breathed. She smelled of the forest, fresh and invigorating. Her dark brown eyes stared into his, waiting for an answer. He knew that he had to apologize; after all, he knew that it was a terrible insult. However, his stubborn pride did not allow it. 'I will after you apologize for what you did this morning.'
'You first.' She whispered softly, her eyes boring into his.
'No, you.' He challenged.
'We should stop being so childish.'
He could feel her breath, he could smell her breath, and he could taste her breath. It was intoxicating. He felt an impulse. He tried to fight it, but he failed. The want was so strong, the need so intense. He gave in.
He could see Yumi's astonishment as he leaned forward. He could sense her surprise as his mouth approached hers. He felt a ripple of shock as their lips touched. Then, he was lost in the kiss. She was so sweet, so soft, and so perfect. A few moments passed before he even realized what he was doing, before he regained control of himself. It was wrong, it was so obviously wrong. His hands rose, wanting to push the lady away.
Just as his hands touched her shoulders, he felt something wrap around his waist. He opened his eyes, and then realized that it was Yumi. Her arms enfolded him, dragging him deeper into the kiss. He looked at her, her eyes were shut, her face peaceful. He never noticed it before, but she was radiant. Yumi let out a small sigh; she was obviously enjoying this moment. The impulse struck again, and his arms curled around her. Once again, he was lost in her lips.
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'What could be taking him so long?' Chris paced up and down the hallway.
Then, the door burst open. Yumi staggered as she left the room and continued down the hallway. Chris jogged towards the young woman. 'Yumi, how did it go? Did he apologize?'
'Uh-huh.' The young woman mumbled. She continued towards the entrance of the castle, her expression one of utter bewilderment.
'Yumi, what happened?' Chris watched as Yumi walked away. 'What did he do to you?'
She dashed towards the room, ready to unleash his anger upon Fred Maximillian. If he hurt Yumi in any way.
Then she saw the knight, sitting down in the middle of Yumi's room, staring into space. On his face was the exact same expression that just saw on Yumi.
'What the hell happened?' Chris whispered to herself.
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Author's Notes: Right that's it! This pairing struck me as I was playing through Suikoden III. Fred's abrasive nature and Yumi's gentle one seemed like a good pairing, especially when they interacted, however briefly, during the trip to the Alma Kinan village. I know the plot in this fiction was a bit stretched but I hope that it worked out. I'll probably add another chapter or two if the reviews turn out well enough.
Plus, I needed a break from the angst heavy Evangelion fic that I am doing (shameless plug).
No pre-readers were harmed in the making of this piece.
Anyways, please remember to email me at red_aurum@yahoo.com for any suggestions, critiques, reviews and the like. Please don't flame me, I have a fragile ego.
Till next fic!