Sorry for trying

(Chapter 5)

Garnet jumped up,

"That's it!!"

She screamed, making Eiko come out of the bathroom.

"What!? Are you gonna go have sex with Zidane too?"

She asked, folding her arms. Garnet ignored her, and shot out the door.

**

Garnet knocked on the Tantalus cabin's door.

This is insane. Am I actually going to ask a pervert?

Blank answered the door, he backed up, his eyes wide.

"What is a pretty girl like you doing out there all alone? Can't sleep? I'll give ya some company."

He said, letting Garnet in.

This is gonna be harder then I thought.

"I need to speak to Zidane."

Garnet said, gradually. All the Tantalus members stared at her.

"Z-Zidane?? Whoa... why would you ever wanna talk to him, when you got us?"

Cinna asked, smirking. Garnet put her hands on her hips,

"What is it to you're concern?"

She asked. Blank shot a look at Cinna,

"Don't mind him.. he's just a little jealous."

Blank said, smiling.

"You wanted to speak with Zidane?? He's.. um-- in the bathroom."

He said, pointing to the bathroom door.

"Taking a shower.. it's open if you--"

Garnet cut him off,

"I'll come back later."

"What's all this ruckus?"

Baku came out of the darkness.

"This beauty wants to see the beast.. heh heh."

Marcus responded.

"Why do ya wanna see Zidane?"

Baku asked,

"What is he to you?"

Garnet slapped her forehead.

They're idiots.. I'll have to think up a lie which will trick them.

"I-- I need to talk to him about.. Vivi.."

She said,

"Something's wrong with Vivi."

Just then, Zidane came out of the bathroom with only a towel on. Garnet covered her eyes with her gloves expecting more then what came out.

"Zidane! Get some clothes on! You are such a rude scoundrel!"

Baku shouted, pointing at Zidane.

"Opps.. Didn't expect company."

Zidane said, noticing Garnet.

Oh God.

Zidane tackled the bathroom door. After a few seconds he came out fully clothed.

"... Never mind,"

Garnet said, starting to walk out.

"Hey! Hold it!!"

Zidane ran after her.

"I said never mind! .. Unless you're deaf you should of heard me!"

Garnet muttered.

"Tell me!"

Zidane pleaded. Garnet looked around, the Tantalus crew stared in awe.

".. Excuse us!"

Garnet roared, looking around at everyone.

"Ooh! Sorry 'bout that!"

Blank said, grabbing the Tantalus boy's by they're collars, pulling them into the kitchenette. Zidane faced Garnet.

"I am so tired of being a queen."

Garnet muttered.

"Why can't I just be like you, Zidane? Maybe you are a scoundrel.. but, you have a custom life. Me.. I--I have a very formal and proper life. I am NOT enthralled with living in a castle, and being in command my whole life."

Zidane folded his arms.

"I loathe when everyone calls me 'my queen' or whatever. Some people still call me 'princess'. I am so fed up with these names. I always have to be someone. Why can't I just be me? The average sixteen year old inside?"

Garnet sighed,

"I'll never be normal. I don't like myself as a queen... I just want to be normal! I cannot though. I was royal by birth, correct? ... But, .. just this once... just a camp.. I want to be normal! I want to learn typical language, slang for all I care! I want to learn how to swim, and actually spin a locker combination! I want to be able to play volleyball, football, baseball, and gymnastics! I don't want to be a 'proper' girl anymore! I want to be.. normal."

She explained. Zidane sat down on a chair, listening with each ear.

"That's why I came to you. You are normal.. a normal thief. I don't care if I steal for that matter! I want to learn custom language.. and I know I can learn it from you. ... Can you help me.. ? .. Please?"

Zidane stood up.

"Well.. it'll take time."

He said, narrowing his eyes at Garnet.

"I don't care! I just want to be normal!"

Zidane smirked,

"OK. By the way, when you said 'I just want to be normal', instead say, 'I jus' wanna be normal'."

He said. Garnet exhaled,

".... I jus' wanna be normal!"

She shouted, trying her hardest.

"Uh-- try not to sound so 'formal'. Try changing you're tone of voice just a bit.."

Zidane suggested.

"Okay... then.. I jus' wanna be normal!"

Garnet said again, in a more harsh tone.

"That's it! ... Now... hmm.. 'Garnet'. That name just has to go."

Zidane folded his arms, and looked down.

"Zidane.. what's that you're holding?"

Garnet asked, Zidane held up something in his left hand,

"Oh this? .. A dagger.. why?"

Garnet was now in her thinking position.

"OK! My new name's going to be Dagger."

Zidane looked a bit confused at first, but then nodded.

"Alrighty then, Dagger!"

Dagger smiled,

"Alrighty, Zidane!"

The two laughed.

"What's so damn funny!?"

The two turned around and saw Baku.

"Ha. Zidane, what are you doing?"

This time it was Kuja's voice.

"You.. were listening!?"

Dagger asked.

"Dear my queen... you sure have a sense of contemplation. Dagger? What a thoughtful name!"

Kuja exclaimed.

"Be quiet."

Dagger said, sheepishly. Zidane got close to her, and whispered,

"(Shut up.)"

Dagger nodded,

"Shut up!"

She screamed.

"Oh my, Zidane. What is with you? Teaching a babe how to become a thief. Kwehehehe. You are rather stupid. You won't be able to change this queen. She's already settled in her 'happy' place. Ha ha ha!"

Kuja proclaimed, laughing evilly.

"How dare you!"

Dagger cried. Zidane elbowed her,

"(Call him a scumbag)"

He whispered. Dagger looked puzzled.

"You're nothing but a ..."

"(Gay scumbag)"

Zidane whispered. Dagger looked at him. Zidane nodded.

"You're nothing but a gay scumbag!!"

She shouted. Kuja folded his arms.

"Gayja!!!"

Dagger shouted. Zidane smiled, then looked at Kuja, smiling.

"I am... insulted. But none less, I feel you have violated you're own brother, Zidane. I understand how you feel about this.. queen. Please listen dear,"

Kuja said to Dagger,

"He's just using you.."

Dagger folded her arms,

"Whatever!"

She rolled her eyes.

"Zidane! Damn you! You're nothing but a pitiful scumbag you're self."

Kuja frolicked towards the door.

"I hope you earn you're girlfriend... and get DITCHED! Kwhehehehe."

He walked out,

"He is so damn gay."

Zidane said, sighing.

"Indeed."

Dagger replied.

"What was he talking about.. though?"

She asked.

"Just forget it. He's just a son of a bitch."

Zidane replied.

"Well.. I'll start teaching you tomorrow."

Dagger smiled,

"Bye..."

She walked into a wall,

"Oops.. didn't see it coming didja.. eh?"

Zidane asked, bursting into laughter.

Stop acting like a blonde.

Dagger walked out.

*~* End of chapter! YAH! What's gonna happen NEXT?