(June 18th, 2008)
Chapter 6
"What? What do you mean you're leaving?"
Roy flinched at the intensity in his friend's voice. But he just tilted his head back slightly, throwing his friend a fake smile. "That's what I mean, I don't think there could be another meaning to what I just said," He placed his left hand on the little, wooden table right next to him."It's not a big deal, really. I will be back before you can even miss me."
Wolt moved to where Roy was, dragging his chair all the way. "You can't just leave me. But why do you want to go all of a sudden?"
The general of the Alliance Army froze at that question. He silently cursed himself for not taking the time to think up an answer to such a query. "I just want to get out of Pherae for a while."
The sun, which had been, just a few minutes ago, overflowing the small village with its light, became covered with dark clouds. The small house they were both in became considerably darker, despite the house having several opened windows.
Roy noticed Wolt slump down a little in his chair, "Can I follow you?" He asked eagerly.
The general found himself getting irritated at the archer's constant questioning, "No. I have to go alone."
"Why?"
Roy began to drum his fingers on the table they were set on. He had a very short temper, even for Wolt. f
"Where are you going anyway?"
The red head narrowed his blue eyes, turning his head to face his friend. "Quit asking me so many questions! I just need some time to myself, that's why I want to leave. So just shut up."
Wolt, who was used to Roy's constant snapping at him, was unfazed. He was startled, though, when Roy immediately shot up from his chair.
"I cannot be forgiven..." He muttered to himself, looking at Wolt from the corner of his eye. The archer gave his friend a confused look, also standing up.
"Forgiven?"
Roy put one hand on his hips and turned his face away. "Nothing, it doesn't concern you."
Wolt growled, "Ah, not this again! If you don't want me to know about it, why bring it up?"
Roy didn't respond, instead he turned towards the door, readying himself to leave. Wolt got to his feet too, moved over to him, and wrapped his arms around Roy's waist.
"Please tell me, Master Roy."
Roy let out a loud sigh and relaxed his body in his friend's arms, "I can't tell you."
Wolt rested the side of his face on the red head's back and sighed also. "Oh, all right. But how long will you be gone?"
"Three weeks," Roy lied, putting his hands on Wolt's arms, and removing them from his waist. He turned around, planted a kiss on his forehead, and ruffled his green hair. "Do not worry, I will be back with you soon...I promise..."
--Wolt--
As the kiss ended, my head went down to his chest. I buried my face into his clothes and began to cry again.
What have I done...
"Ohh Roy..." I moaned out, pushing my face deeper into his shirt.
"Wolt?" Marth asked, but I didn't say anything.
I couldn't...
"Wolt?"
I looked up reluctantly, "Y-yes?"
"What's wrong?"
I shut my eyes quickly, glanced down and moved away from him. "I have to be alone for a while."
I promptly stood up and ran down the hallway, ignoring his calls. When I reached the stairs, I noticed Lilina laying there.
Her face was buried in her arms, and her body was shaking slightly. I could hear the sound of her crying, which made my heart break.
I stared at her for a little while, before starting my descent down the stairs and making my way outside...
--Roy--
And now, as I watched them weep over me, even though he had another to care for him, made me want to cry myself.
What had I been thinking? I had been selfish; I had only been thinking of myself.
Not Marth, not Lilina...not even Wolt.
Just myself.
I could feel the tears form, but I didn't let them fall.
If there was only a way I could see them again...
I would do anything to be with any of them.
I would sacrifice anything...
I sighed slowly, amazed at how long I had been able to keep my sanity. I closed my eyes, and lay on my back.
If only there was a way...
'There is one way,' I heard someone say, why did it sound so familiar?
It sounded so deep, so caring, I knew that voice...
'If you're willing to sacrifice anything...'
Wait a minute... "Father!" I called out, getting to my feet in a hurry.
I let the tears that I had been holding back fall as I saw the figure appear in front of me.
'Roy...'
I walked forward slowly, I couldn't believe it was him...
A small smile graced his lips and he closed his eyes, 'I have to come to tell you something...'
I ran forward and put my arms around him, "I've been wanting to see you for such a long time now..."
He sighed and put a hand on my head, 'Yes...I have missed you also...But my time here is limited.'
"How did you even get here?" I mumbled, nuzzling my head in his clothes. I took a deep breath, why did he smell so different?
'Your pleas, Roy. This is the end of your suffering...and they are also tired of your crying.'
"What? Really?" I asked, tightening my hug. I wonder who 'they' were.
'You do want to see them again, right?'
I nodded, causing him to heave a sigh. "Is there a way I can go back father?" I pulled away from him and crossed my arms. I thought I would be a lot happier to see him...after all these years.
Eliwood nodded his head slowly, bringing his left hand to his chin.
'There is a way, Roy. I guess she's decided to spare you, for now. Your good deeds certainly outweigh your bad ones.'
I nodded slowly. "I guess She's stopped being such a sadistic bitch then."
Eliwood reached out and gave me a hard knock on the head, 'Watch your mouth, boy. You're lucky that Elimine is even giving you a chance.'
I groaned and rubbed my head, that hurt... "So...it's done?"
'Yes. But I wouldn't breathe a sigh of relief yet. She may still have something else for you to do once you're back.'
I thought for a second before looking down at my feet.
Eliwood then coughed and also looked away, 'You do not have to hide anything. I already know about Wolt...and Prince Marth.'
Oh, how embarrassing. But then again, he was in no position to talk.
'You really want to see them again, huh. Only natural...' My father sighed again and rubbed his forehead. 'Keep them happy, okay?'
"Are you suggesting...?"
'It's the least you could do...'
He was right. "I don't want to hurt either of them again. You don't know how much I grieved over each and every one of you--Klein, Lord Hector, you. ...But I'm thankful I get another chance."
'She knew you would accept her offer,' He drew me in for one final hug.
And why did it now feel like I was not hugging anything?
--Wolt--
My fingers drummed against the oak railing that surrounded the patio. I was lucky, no one was outside. He or she would have made fun of me.
Hell, I would make fun of me. I 've been crying too much.
I had been out here for a little while, watching the sun set, pondering over the events that had occurred, and collecting my thoughts.
I stretched and yawned, closing my eyes.
Wait a minute...
I reopened them. I could have sworn I saw a bright, white flash.
Behind me...
"At least we'll all be together again..."
I rested my forehead on the railing. Now I was hearing things!
Staring at my black slippers, I whispered my most famous line, "Ohh Roy..."
That's when I felt someone lean against me, placing their head on my back, their hands began playing with my hair. "Didn't I promise that I'll be back for you...?"
A/N: Hm, this chapter, and the next chapter I'll have to re-read later. To see if they make sense...