Running Away

Chapter 3. Zidane Comes

Dagger slipped out to the courtyards, feeling a slight scared at the thought of seeing Zidane again. She shivered, walking to the wooden bench at the other end of the path she sat down. Then, her thoughts took over her.

Oh my god. I feel so hazy.

I think I'm going to be sick.

If you came back and told me you loved me then I would be overjoyed.

But that's a miracle.

Help me! I don't know what to do! I'm lost.

Why did you have to say that to me? I thought you loved me! After all the adventures we had together with our friends, and after all the times you tried to get close to me I thought it meant something.

I guess I was wrong.

I have to move on now. Now that I know you don't love me, I have to find another person to love, instead of you.

But, it's not easy to let go of you! Oh god! Why did you stab me in the back! Oh, I'm going crazy!

If I don't pull it all together then Alexandria could be in ruins again, because of me. Selfish me. Thinking that you would love me, a peasant loving a Princess, it's hopeless.

Dagger sighed hopelessly finding it very hard not to breakdown again into tears. Sniffing, she sighed deeply.

Goodbye Zidane, I'm throwing you away.

Dagger quickly walked in before she could start crying.

The next day………………………………………

Dagger was sitting in front of her dressing table. She was content, though her face showed no emotion. She was combing her hair gently when she heard voices outside. She ran over to the window. She gasped unbelievably.

ZIDANE!

Zidane was walking into the castle entrance, he didn't see her.

Dagger ran to the door opening it and running down the stairs as quick as she could. Her heart was beating loudly as she opened the hallway door.

She stopped. Zidane was walking in the door with Freya and Vivi. They stopped. Zidane looked up at Dagger; his face had a touch of sadness in it. They gasped at each other. It was silent for a long time.

"So, um, good morning Princess Garnet." Zidane said startled and quickly bowed towards her.

Dagger gasped again.

She moved forward towards him, slowly walking down the stairs. He gazed back at her, his warm smile making her remember the adventures they had. She was standing right in front of him; she slowly put a gentle hand on his shoulder. Surprisingly she smiled at him.

"It's good to see you again Zidane. I need to talk to you. Privately." She said quietly.

She walked in the room on the left up the grand stairs, Zidane just following. In the room were to armchairs. Dagger sat on one, Zidane finding it kind of uncomfortable when he sat in his chair.

Vivi, that followed them up closed the door so they could have their conversation. Dagger, finally comfortable in the seat gazed at Zidane's blue eyes.

Zidane started the questions.

"Why did you call me here Dagger? You know it's not going to happen." Zidane said not looking at her.

"I know. It's just that, I've been having, a very hard time lately." Dagger explained nervously.

"I've been having breakdowns ever since you left me."

Zidane looked at her seriously.

"Dagger, I know I hurt you but it's the truth. I don't love you." Zidane told her, painfully hurting inside.

"I know, you don't. But, my only request is that you stay here in Alexandria to keep my company. You don't know, maybe that will help." suggested Dagger.

Zidane thought about it fro a few seconds.

"Okay, I'll stay." agreed Zidane smiling a little.

Dagger grinned at him.

"Thank you Zidane."

They walked out of the room together.

How is it?

Good?