A/N: When Zidane returns, Dagger is being forced to marry a man she doesn't love (classic timing) This could turn out to be quite mushy lol. Aww, come on, you know you have to R&R...thought of this while listening to bittersweet romance...sniff

Chapter 1-Bittersweet Romance

"Bring my beloved Dagger to me!" Zidane cried.

Dagger couldn't believe her eyes. The man she had loved with all of her heart, the man who she had never stopped thinking of from the day they parted, who could read her like no one else could. Zidane. She could remember his face, his perfect cheeky smile, everything. Tears burned in her eyes as she gasped in shock.

Dagger rose from her seat, looking down at the small stage in disbelief. He was there. He was calling for her. Four years she had waited for him to speak to her once more, to see him in the flesh than in her frequent dreams. She closed her eyes as one single tear dripped from her face, she took a deep breath.

"Promise me one thing...please come back..."

Memories flooded her mind as seconds passed, Dagger felt her knees weakening as she dared herself to look back. He was still there, waiting. She felt her heart leap as she leaned anxiously over the balcony, shaking her head, still sure she was daydreaming. Go...she told herself angrily. It's him! How long have you waited for this moment? He came back for you...

Dagger couldn't let herself think rationally anymore. Her senses had gone completely as the man she loved stood in her very own castle, waiting for her. She leapt from the throne and darted across to the doors. Steiner and Beatrix stood in their usual positions, but made no effort to move out of her way. She stared at them both, suddenly furious at their refusal to move.

She looked down in anguish when the heavy doors swung open abruptly. Dagger looked in sincere gratitude to Steiner, who grinned, and Beatrix, who bowed to her Majesty. Dagger didn't waste another moment. She strode down the stairs as fast as she could, hastily moving her long white dress out of her way.

She flung herself at the exit to the palace, as nervous soldiers attempted to stop her. Dagger ignored them and continued.

Crowds of many Alexandrians stood in her path, as she peered over the shoulder of one man. She politely brushed past people, beginning to make her way through the busy mass, all giving her looks of confusion and doubt. She smiled faintly at many of them as she pushed past.

Wait...why am I not even trying? She thought as one large man stood in her way and she couldn't push past him. This is Zidane! I have to get to him! Forget the royalty, Zidane was right! It's not me...Some things are more important than rules. She smiled and grabbed the mans shoulders and with all of her strength hauled him out of her road, eagerly picking up the pace and beginning to run. Many people began to move out of her path, whispering to one another excitedly.

Dagger pulled two people. Apart and drove her way through, when unexpectedly someones hand leapt out at her neck and pulled her most treasured possession from her.

The pendant she had carried for years so passionately, the pendant that made her who she was, a queen, lay on the ground as if thrown away casually. She stared down as her hands clasped her bare neck. She felt a deep shame for holding such credit to a pendant. Then she realised she had stopped.

With a nod, she turned and began to sprint faster and harder than before, gaining on the stage quickly.

The crowd parted, and she threw off her tiara as she began to sob. Zidane was there. His arms outstretched, he looked just as she remembered. He wore a small smile on his face, and his eyes still twinkled, always full of energy. She bit her lip as she ran into his arms.

He spun her around, lifting her small body from the ground and holding her close. He placed her lightly back onto the floor, still holding her tightly. His eyes were brimming with tears as she felt her stomach churn with delight, although her body fought furiously against her sobbing.

Zidane looked deep into her chocolate brown eyes, and smirked at her. Dagger couldn't help but grin at him, still the same old Zidane. She felt angry for this pain she was trying hard to fight, her body racking with sobs, her heart burning inside her. She desperately hugged him, but the rage inside her had been building up for so long, she felt her hands lift up and with some force, she punched him hard on the chest.

Zidane chuckled slightly. She had gotten stronger. How ironic it was that on the inside they were both breaking, but they could still be as tough on the outside. He wrapped one arm around her waist and ran his hand tenderly across her beautiful long hair. Her hits were weakened considerably as she looked at him once again, those big blue eyes of him becoming all she could see, she felt her body melt as he gently pulled her into an embrace. Slowly, she draped her arms around his neck, as he held her with such care, her fragile body against his muscular chest.

Tears still fell from Daggers eyes, the pain and torment she had suffered, and was still trying to bear, all rushed through her veins like hot liquid as she gripped Zidane firmly, never wanting to let go.

The crowd went wild around them, although they couldn't even hear as they were too absorbed in each other. All of their old friends had returned today, almost as if they knew what would happen. Up high on the balcony of Alexandria Castle, Steiner and Beatrix happily heaved up the traditional ceremonial sword, holding it to catch the light across it. The gleam shone down on Zidane and Dagger, as applause broke out and many people cheered and yelled their approval.

Dagger softly broke from Zidanes grip and brought one hand to his face, grazing his cheek, wiping away one tiny tear. "How did you survive...?" she whispered.

Zidane smiled faintly as he took Daggers hands. "I had no choice. I had to live." He replied, his voice sending Daggers heart soaring once more. "I wanted to come home to you...so...I sang your song."

Dagger grinned at him, at which he smiled too, another tear escaping from his eyes. She closed her eyes and looked down, thinking how sweet this moment was. Dagger returned to his gaze, and shook her head faintly.

"Our song." She said lovingly, squeezing his hand. Zidane continued staring into her deep brown eyes, but his lip shook with sadness as she spoke. Moments passed as they forgot the pain and lost each other, drowning in each other eyes, the love in each was the only thing holding them together and stopping them from breaking into sobs.

Zidane suddenly leant his head closer to Daggers and caught her lips with his, kissing her passionately as the crowd applauded once more. Dagger couldn't help but smile, as she realised she was holding onto the one thing she knew wouldn't ever let her go again.

They broke their kiss eventually, when they could no longer keep the tears under control. They hugged once more, their bodies entwining perfectly. Zidane took Daggers left hand and held it to his heart, gently rubbing her fingers. He brushed his thumb against a ring, and, surprised, he looked down. There, as his stomach lurched, on Daggers hand, was an engagement ring.

A/N: What did ya think? Please tell me. I've written the next chapter, but please comment on this first! I want to know if it was any good...do you think it was specific enough? I wanted it to be as like the game ending as possible...r&r!

Chapter 2-Flow of Life

A/N: Whey hey, prepare to meet the fiancée in this chapter or next! Goodie or baddie? What do ya think? Comments please...