A/N: Heya, I'm back...thankies for the reviews, and here is the fourth chappie! Expect another few, I want to make this story last as long as possible! Lol, enjoy...and don't forget to R&R...

Chapter 4-One Winged Angel

Zidane woke up, it was morning. He felt a harsh tug on his leg, but he ignored it and rolled over, still exhausted. He felt the tug again, but harder. He frowned and with a grunt got up. A young purple haired girl stared back at him helplessly.

"Zidane, wake up!"

He sighed. Eiko was the same impatient girl. She hadn't even grown much at all in four years, although her hair was longer than it was before. Her little eyes were filled with anxiety, and Zidane knew it must be important.

"Eiko! How are you? What have you been-"

"Never mind all that!" she exclaimed hastily. She grabbed Zidanes shoulders with her small hands and looked at him. "There's a crisis here!"

"What...what is it?"

"Dagger has to marry that idiot with silver hair at noon today!" she burst out, shaking Zidane heatedly, her face full of worry. Zidane looked down, his heart was beating hard.

"...and...What can I do about it?" he said quietly. He released himself from Eikos grasp and got up and walked around the room absent mindedly, scratching his head. "I mean...she chose this...didn't she?"

Eiko put her hands on her hips. "What are you talking about? Dagger's being forced into it! He says he won't let her see any of us ever again! WE need to help her!"

Zidane thought about this. His heart leapt at the thought of rescuing Dagger, but his mind told him otherwise. "We...we have to leave her to it. W-What if she doesn't want us there? Or, or if she really does wanna marry this guy? I mean...what if we save her from something she actually wants?"

Eikos face grew red. "Have you been taking crazy pills? This is Dagger! She's supposed to be with you Zidane, every one knows it! And-"

"Well, I don't know it." Zidane replied uncertainly, sitting back down on the bed again. He sighed.

"Do you love her?" Eiko asked simply. Zidane spun round to face her, taken aback. He shrugged uncomfortably, embarrassed by how upfront she was being.

"I..."

"Zidane, do you love her?" she repeated, raising her voice slightly.

"...yes."

"Then what are you waiting for? You have to take her back! If you do love her...aw come on Zidane, what have you got to lose here? Dagger wants you too, I know it! Come on, please..."she begged, clasping her hands together and falling to her knees. Zidane smiled faintly at her gesture.

"Eiko...I can't. What if me going there puts Dagger in danger? I can't do that again, not after all I've caused...she'll be...happy, with him." he said with some difficulty.

"So just like that, huh? You're giving up on her just like that?" Eiko retorted angrily, standing up to face Zidane. "She waits for you for four years Zidane, and yo-"

"She gave up on me! She signed that stupid contract in the first place!" Zidane shouted, and Eiko backed away from him.

Her arms fell behind her back and she dropped her head down, as she blinked back tears. "I...I was the one that told her to sign it." she said weakly, her voice full of shame and guilt.

"Y-You?" Zidane said disbelievingly. "Eiko..."

"I'm sorry, Zidane...but...Dagger was so sad all the time and...I thought she might cheer up if she just didn't have to battle out the whole suitor thing anymore...I never thought she would have to...it's not her fault, ok? It...it was me." she said mournfully, wiping her eyes with her sleeve.

Zidane walked over to her and squeezed her shoulder. "It's alright..." he whispered. "You thought you were doing the right thing; you were being a good friend to Dagger. I don't think it' your fault...or Daggers...it's all my stupid fault. But...I'm sorry Eiko I just can't destroy this for Dagger."

Eiko looked up at him. "It's not just you Zidane, she's not going to be able to see any of us. He's practically kidnapping her in her own home! We're her friends; we have to do something..."

Zidane got up and shook his head. "I'm sorry. But I just can't do it..." And with that, Zidane slowly opened the door and left, running out into the cold streets of Alexandria.

Dagger woke to the sound of birds chirping and people whispering. She turned over and stretched her arms up high, pulling the covers from her. She had the strangest dream. She had dreamt that Zidane had come back, but she was already engaged and she was told she was getting married today.

Dagger heart drooped like a flower as she realised. It was all true. She really was engaged to some guy, and she really was getting married today. A bright light shone through the window, and she noticed Beatrix was standing beside the opened curtains, her face full of sadness.

"Your Highness," she said calmly. "Today is the day..."

Dagger tried to smile but her head spun at the thought of last night. Her stomach was still sore form where he had punched her, but she tried to hide it. "I know...it's kinda hard to believe..."

"It's for the best, Garnet, really..." she replied, but her face remained sorrowful. "I know you love Zidane, but...who knows this guy might be...charming, once you get to know him better."

"Thanks, Beatrix."

"You Highness...I'm...congratulations." she said with a fixed grin, and left the room without another word. Daggers eyes stung as she got up with a wince. She pulled her nightgown up and saw a great ugly bruise planted right on her ribs. She looked at it in the mirror and groaned. This was not going to be the most special day of her life.

She spotted her wedding dress hung up neatly in her open cupboard. She went over to it and felt its soft material. She pulled it from the hanger and took it silently to the mirror. It was a beautiful outfit. It had pearls attached to the front, had a small wing on the chest, and the veil with it was just as pretty. Dagger placed it on her head, leaving her hair flowing and free. She looked good. She felt her heart sink again as she thought about Kadaj and his plans for her friends.

I'm so helpless, she thought bitterly. I can't even defend myself, let alone my friends. I'm so weak. Why should I have to fight for my own home, just for it to be mine?

Dagger sighed and held her dress close to her chest. Tears fell from her delicate face. Zidane...I don't wanna be with him...help me...

A/N: Ooo, getting close to the wedding now...what do you think? Should end this story in a couple of chappies, I think. Comment people! Tell me what I can improve on etc...oh well, see ya!