A Dark Past and a Bright Future
Everyone stood in shock after what Jules had told them. Emperor Gesthal, the former leader and monarch of the great Empire, was the one making magic.
"It can't be it just can't," said Celes, "I watched him die 2 years ago."
"Yeah," replied Sabin, "he was killed by Kefka and the Statues."
"Listen," Jules struggled to sit up and gave a slight groan, "I know what I heard it was him, and I will never forget his voice."
"Well how does thou know what thy Emperor sounds like?" asked Cyan. Edgar spoke up, "I never remember you being in the Returners so how would you know him...wait were you an Imperial solider?"
Everyone started to stare at Jules as they awaited his response. "No, I was in the Returners, in fact I made a few reconnaissance trips to Vector while I was with them, got captured once too. But can you honestly tell me Edgar you remember every single person that was in the Returners?"
"Well no, but I don't ever recall us having a Dragoon Knight, that is something one remembers especially since there are no more around."
"I wasn't a Dragoon Knight then; I didn't become one till after Kefka was defeated. I met an old man who told me of my family's heritage. He said he knew my parents before they were killed by the Empire. My grandfather was a member of the Dragoon Knights of Vector...before Gesthal ever showed up. When Gesthal took power, the Dragoons formed a plan to assassinate him because they knew of his greed and plans so he had all the Dragoons murdered. My grandfather was able to flee and start a family, but eventually Gesthal found where me and my family lived and killed them all. I was away at a friend's house while they slaughtered them. I was only 4. That is why I joined the Returners."
Everyone stood in silence, for the first time they all felt some pity for the dark Dragoon. Then Setzer stepped forward, "I think we should head back to Vector and fill Banon in all this." Everyone nodded.
On Edgar and Celes' airship, Justice, Jules stood on side on the deck with his arms on the rails looking at the view. It was then he heard footsteps approach from behind. "What is it Sabin?" Jules asked. "Bwhaha, how did you know it was me?" "I could smell you coming; you should really shower after working out." Sabin had a slight grin as he approached Jules and stood next to him. "Uhh, listen Jules I am sorry about what happened to your parents, Edgar and I lost our parents to the Empire as well, I know how you feel." Jules just stood there looking out to the sky, Sabin decided it was best to leave him alone and started to walk away. "Thank you" said Jules which shocked Sabin as he walked away laughing. Meanwhile, Edgar was busy in his cabin trying to think how to explain this all to Banon. 'Gesthal...if what Jules says is true how do we stop him, especially if he has a machine that can use magic? How did he build it? What do I tell Banon?' Edgar could feel a migraine forming when he heard a knock on his door. In walked Celes. "What is it honey?" Edgar could tell Celes was nervous. "Ummm well I wanted to tell you this earlier but I wanted to wait till we were alone. You see, umm well" Edgar stood up from his chair, "Celes, dear, do not worry I am sure we will get to the bottom of this matter." Celes just stood there, "No no it's not that Edgar, it's uh different." Edgar was confused, "Well what is it?" Celes took a gulp and said, "Well, um, I'm late." Edgar stood there and said, "Late for what sweaty, we are actually going to be back in Vector early....Oh my goddess, you don't mean?" Celes nodded and Edgar ran over to her and hugged her tight. "I can't believe it I am going to be a father?!" Celes had a tear running down her cheek, "I know I am so happy too, but not let's get our hopes up I still have to go see a doctor." Edgar agreed, "First thing we do when we get to Vector is we'll see a doctor, I'll have Sabin fill Banon in on the details".
The happy couple stayed in their embrace as they completely forgot about the danger that they were all in.
Everyone stood in shock after what Jules had told them. Emperor Gesthal, the former leader and monarch of the great Empire, was the one making magic.
"It can't be it just can't," said Celes, "I watched him die 2 years ago."
"Yeah," replied Sabin, "he was killed by Kefka and the Statues."
"Listen," Jules struggled to sit up and gave a slight groan, "I know what I heard it was him, and I will never forget his voice."
"Well how does thou know what thy Emperor sounds like?" asked Cyan. Edgar spoke up, "I never remember you being in the Returners so how would you know him...wait were you an Imperial solider?"
Everyone started to stare at Jules as they awaited his response. "No, I was in the Returners, in fact I made a few reconnaissance trips to Vector while I was with them, got captured once too. But can you honestly tell me Edgar you remember every single person that was in the Returners?"
"Well no, but I don't ever recall us having a Dragoon Knight, that is something one remembers especially since there are no more around."
"I wasn't a Dragoon Knight then; I didn't become one till after Kefka was defeated. I met an old man who told me of my family's heritage. He said he knew my parents before they were killed by the Empire. My grandfather was a member of the Dragoon Knights of Vector...before Gesthal ever showed up. When Gesthal took power, the Dragoons formed a plan to assassinate him because they knew of his greed and plans so he had all the Dragoons murdered. My grandfather was able to flee and start a family, but eventually Gesthal found where me and my family lived and killed them all. I was away at a friend's house while they slaughtered them. I was only 4. That is why I joined the Returners."
Everyone stood in silence, for the first time they all felt some pity for the dark Dragoon. Then Setzer stepped forward, "I think we should head back to Vector and fill Banon in all this." Everyone nodded.
On Edgar and Celes' airship, Justice, Jules stood on side on the deck with his arms on the rails looking at the view. It was then he heard footsteps approach from behind. "What is it Sabin?" Jules asked. "Bwhaha, how did you know it was me?" "I could smell you coming; you should really shower after working out." Sabin had a slight grin as he approached Jules and stood next to him. "Uhh, listen Jules I am sorry about what happened to your parents, Edgar and I lost our parents to the Empire as well, I know how you feel." Jules just stood there looking out to the sky, Sabin decided it was best to leave him alone and started to walk away. "Thank you" said Jules which shocked Sabin as he walked away laughing. Meanwhile, Edgar was busy in his cabin trying to think how to explain this all to Banon. 'Gesthal...if what Jules says is true how do we stop him, especially if he has a machine that can use magic? How did he build it? What do I tell Banon?' Edgar could feel a migraine forming when he heard a knock on his door. In walked Celes. "What is it honey?" Edgar could tell Celes was nervous. "Ummm well I wanted to tell you this earlier but I wanted to wait till we were alone. You see, umm well" Edgar stood up from his chair, "Celes, dear, do not worry I am sure we will get to the bottom of this matter." Celes just stood there, "No no it's not that Edgar, it's uh different." Edgar was confused, "Well what is it?" Celes took a gulp and said, "Well, um, I'm late." Edgar stood there and said, "Late for what sweaty, we are actually going to be back in Vector early....Oh my goddess, you don't mean?" Celes nodded and Edgar ran over to her and hugged her tight. "I can't believe it I am going to be a father?!" Celes had a tear running down her cheek, "I know I am so happy too, but not let's get our hopes up I still have to go see a doctor." Edgar agreed, "First thing we do when we get to Vector is we'll see a doctor, I'll have Sabin fill Banon in on the details".
The happy couple stayed in their embrace as they completely forgot about the danger that they were all in.