Disclaimer- I dinnae own Ziddy, he's apart of Final Fantasy 9 which is owned by, err... Playstation? Right?
Okay, this is a one-shot fic, I was writing this the other night after reading other amazing Final Fantasy 9 stories, if you want to know what ones check my Favourite Stories list, anyways I don't know if it's good or not, but if I don't get any or many reviews at all, I'll just delete the story or something, but if it is liked then I will continue.
Okay, since I got quite a few reviews from people saying they liked the plot of this story, I've decided to continue with it, so thanks to everyone who has reviewed so far!
Zidane slowly walked along the streets of Alexandria, he was mostly trying to avoid going down areas with lots of people, because everyone he passed gave him looks of fear and/or amazement.
"I wonder what they're thinking..." Zidane said to himself quietly as he continued along, They're probably amazed that I'm still alive, after the big fight and everything... If this is the reaction I'm getting from the townspeople, then what's it going to be like when I finally reach Garnet...?
Just as he stopped thinking, he looked up, Alexandria Castle stood infront of him, he sighed heavily, Why... Why, must it always be like this? ... Always so hard...
"What do you mean they still haven't found him!?!" Garnet cried in anger and disbelief, she hated herself for being so rude and loud but at that moment she was more interested in getting Zidane back alive and unhurt...
"They're searching everywhere your majesty," Steiner paused as he looked down at the ground shamefully, "I'm sure if won't be too long, we have now got some of the townspeople helping us, they are to report to us, if they see him go by."
Garnet sighed and nodded slowly, "Yes, okay, I understand," she paused, "I'm just so desperate to see him again... I haven't seen him for over a year..."
"And you really miss him..." Vivi finished for the Queen.
Garnet looked over to the side, Vivi had just entered followed by Freya.
"Don't worry your highness," Vivi smiled with his eyes, (you know that creepy way he shows all his emotions with his eyes?)
Garnet frowned in confusion, "I just... How can we all be so sure he'll be fine? What if he's... He's..."
Everyone knew the next word Garnet was about to say, dying, it was a strong possibility, he may have just returned to say goodbye before he left, or something, nobody was really sure, each had their own opinion on why Zidane may have returned, everyone but Freya thinking it was for a negative reason.
Freya smiled encouragingly to Garnet, "Don't worry your majesty," she paused, "If I know Zidane, he'll be half-crippled-" she smiled looking at the expressions on everyone's faces, "Yet still running the whole way here, his arms wide open ready to hold you."
Garnet looked at Freya with surprise, that's when she realised Freya was probably right, Zidane had a certain strength inside him that never let him give-in, he was always ready to fight, no matter what, she smiled kindly at Freya, "Thank you Freya."
Freya smiled back.
Just at that moment Quina entered the room, "Zidane here yet?" he, err, she, err... (Um, I'll just call Quina it, if you all don't mind,) it questioned.
"No, not yet Quina," Garnet replied.
Quina nodded happily, "I understand... But Zidane hurray up! I made yummies for all and Zidane!"
Garnet smiled gently, "I'm sure he'll love them Quina," she sighed quietly as she turned around, walking over to the window in her room which over-looked the entire Kingdom.
"Where are they?" Vivi questioned curiously.
"Assistant bring them up," Quina replied simply.
"Not Zen!" Steiner raised an eyebrow.
"Yes, Zen!" Quina nodded happily.
Steiner groaned in annoyance, "Not that prat... He's useless..."
"Talking about me again?" a voice questioned.
Garnet gasped, That voice!
She spun around quickly, a smile forming on her face as she saw the owner of the voice.
Everyone else also spun around to see who it was who had spoken, inside they all really knew who, but still, it's fun to act surprised, (lol.)
"Zidane!" Eiko and Vivi gasped.
Zidane was leaning against the doorframe for support, he was heavily injured, he was covered in scrapes and bruises, he was limping slightly and it looked like he had broken his left arm, his tail also looked badly damaged.
Garnet ran over to Zidane, throwing her arms around him, holding him tightly, and silently saying that she'd never let go.
Tears started to flow down Garnet's face, she had promised herself not to cry, no matter what she couldn't cry and show her weakness, but she just had too! She was so happy to see Zidane, it was like a miracle, he had come back from heaven just to see her; he was her angel.
Zidane closed his eyes, just standing there with Garnet made him feel so complete, no words would be able to describe what he was feeling.
Eventually after a few more peaceful moments, Garnet gently broke away, smiling happily, her cheeks shining in the light because of the tears, which had fallen.
Zidane smiled back, softly wiping away the tears.
"You're back..." Garnet finally said, "I've missed you..."
Zidane nodded slowly, then just at that moment his eyes shut and he felt all the strength left inside him just drain away, he fell forward falling on Garnet for support.
Garnet gasped in fear, "Get the doctor, NOW!"