How far would you go Chapter 3
Welcome again! I hope you liked the last chapter. I thought I was really good. But today is a shift in gears. That's all I'm telling. Today focuses on another couple and then the Heroin is introduced. And then the fourth chapter goes in a whole new direction. Please review/comment.
It was mid-night in Alexandria. The time diffrece from Lindblum and Alexandria was ten hours. So it was ten in Lindblum. Beatrix was happily sleeping next to her newly wedded husband Steiner.
He's fast asleep. He looks so peaceful.
Beatrix had seen a lot of crap from boys. Most of them only saw her as a trophy; only as a very beautiful woman. But they never looked into her heart and saw what kind of person she was. The sweet kind girl that loves taking a chance. (very shocking seeming how she is a general. A cold one at that.)
After the last boy Beatrix had given up. He claimed that she was cheating on him but Beatrix was a firm hater of cheating. She loved that man with all her heart. And she was heart broken when he left.
I thought I was going to be alone for the rest of my life. But then... Beatrix pondered.
Beatrix then thought back to an old memory...
"Come on Rusty move it!" Zidane exclaimed and he pushed the giant forward.
'Zidane! Please stop this! I'm having a panic attack!"
"You'll be fine! I want you to meet someone!"
"Who? some evil woman to use me?"
"Now why would I put my brother with a woman that would use him?"
"Well... there is no one out there for me." Steiner sighed.
"That's what she said."
"Well... I'm sure she don't want me."
'Zidane! What are you doing to him?" Said a woman in a gentle voice.
When Steiner saw the Beatrix his heart almost stopped. She was beautiful. Wearing a green t-shirt with blue jeans. Her sword in the holster. A little eye liner and her finger nails were painted red. Her smile was so gentle and her voice instantly cooled Steiner's nerves. Nerves that no other girl could ever cool.
"I told you, you like her don't you?"
"Shut up!" Steiner snapped.
"Zidane, why are you picking on him?"
"I'm not picking on him. He won't come unless I take action."
"There are ways."
"I don't know any."
"Well... whats your name?" The lady asked.
"Uh... Steiner."
"I'm Beatrix."
"I'll let you two talk..."
Zidane then walked away...
Beatrix talked to Steiner about everything. And so did Steiner. Beatrix learned that Steiner had panic attacks. A disorder that severely limits the ability for a human to function in society. But for some reason Beatrix didn't care. She thought he was perfect. Single, sweet. Still a virgin. Didn't even have a steady girlfriend. Beatrix was glad to be the first. Steiner was so perfect to her. For one thing; no other guy seemed to understand her but him. It was so cool how no matter what the situation Steiner knew just what to say to her. It took a long time for him to ask her out though. Beatrix was wondering if he ever was going to do it. But he finally did. Then one thing lead to another. They could not be separated. Then came down to the proposal. Beatrix was not going to give Steiner a panic attack. No matter what the reason. So she lead him down to the basement and told him he can do it there. (she already knew he had to ring. He was just too scared to do it in public) Now they were happily married. While he's not the perfect romantic that Zidane is he' still perfect in Beatrix's eyes.
Beatrix lowered her head to Steiner's ear.
"Sweetie, Dagger might wake up and yell. So please just ignore it."
"Okay..."
'He'll be here in ten hours!"
"Told you sweetie."
But the entire castle was woken up by the voice of their queen.
"I better go calm the nobles down." Beatrix sighed.
Beatrix reached over and planted her lips on Steiner's cheek. He blushed instantly.
"I love you Steiner."
"I love you too Beatrix."
Beatrix got out of bed and walked into the queen's room. And the nobles were already there.
"Please don't touch that!"
A noble grabbed a small brown bear near Dagger bed.
"We need payment for the wake up this early..."
"Please! That bear means so much to me!" Dagger begged.
"Beatrix!"
"I'm on it!"
"Put that down!"
Every one turned around; Beatrix had her hand on her sword. Ready to cut these fools down.
"Beatrix... look at the time!"
"That don't give you the right to destroy stuff that is not yours. I'll take care of the queen. Go back to sleep." Beatrix snapped.
The man threw the bear on the ground as a warning and the rest walked out.
Dagger ran picked up the bear and held it as tight as she could.
"Ziggy is going to be mad at me."
"No he's not. He's probably going to beat up those nobles."
"But..."
Dagger turned the bear around and feel to the floor; there was a tear on the back of the bear.
"NOOO!"
Dagger then began to cry as hard as she could.
"Ziggy got this bear for me! What will I tell him? God help me!" Dagger cried.
Steiner then walked in and placed his hand on his queen's shoulder.
The queen looked at her guard with tears pouring down her face.
"Its okay. He'll understand. We can fix that up before he gets here. But Zidane will be more upset if he sees you crying."
Dagger wiped the tears from her face. Then stood up and hugged her guard.
"Thank you Steiner."
Steiner wrapped his arms around his young queen, "Its okay. Its okay. There is no need to be emotional. The important thing is that you're alright. Just try and relax. At least you'll get to see him today."
"But... I hurt him. He's mad at me."
"Zidane mad?Not at you. Maybe at me and Beatrix but not you."
Steiner then stood up and placed his hands behind his head/
"This is what Zidane would say..." Steiner smiled.
Steiner then raised his voice, "What? How could you guys let that happen to my Dagger? Is she okay? Did any of those bastards touch her? Where were you guys? What if one of them would of hit her? Am I the only useful man here?"
Steiner looked at his queen who was giggling.
"Your right. I'm being silly."
"Now... its very early. So after Beatrix gets you dressed why don't you go back to sleep?"
"I actually want to take care of my duties before he gets here." Dagger suggested.
"Make sure you eat then."
"I will Steiner."
"I'm off."
Steiner then ran off; his loud foot steps echoed though out the whole castle.
Beatrix could not help but smile, He's so perfect.
"Hehe."
"Whats so funny my queen?" Beatrix asked.
"Your blushing. Its cute."
"I am?"
Beatrix placed her hand on her chest to feel her heart beat; it was going very fast.
This is so embarrassing! The queen is in front of me! What would she say? What if-
"Beatrix; relax. Its okay. I'm more then your queen. I'm your daughter. I love seeing you like this. You act way too serious."
Beatrix finally got her blushing under control.
"So... what was you thinking about?"
"What are you talking about my queen?"
"I know you. You only blush when you think about Steiner. If you tell me your fantasy I'll tell you mine."
"Well..."
Beatrix looked though the closet and found the green night gown Dagger wanted to wear.
"Put this on and I'll tell you."
As fast as she could Dagger threw on the night gown. Beatrix didn't tell people much about herself so Dagger fought tooth and nail for everything she got out of her. Beatrix was her mother after all. (at least since Brahme died.)
"Well... You know how much I like the forest right?"
"Yea, so do I. It reminds me of Zidane's eyes."
"well... it reminds me of the color of Steiner's soul."
Beatrix is just weird. See, she can see the color of people's souls. Most people think she's lying but she really can do it. Beatrix actually told me that most people are attracted to red souls; or souls of looks. But A green soul is rare. Or soul of the pure heart. She claims that Zidane has a green soul. But... I think that Steiner's soul would have traces of red in it cause he use to be a jerk. Beatrix doesn't think so. She claims that a soul can not change. If that was the case black souls or souls of the wicked (in this case cheaters, abusive or using hearts) could be saved. Souls can not mix. I wonder what's the color of my soul..? Dagger explained.
"Go on."
"Well... this is more of a dream. Its night time; and me and Steiner are by a log and a camp fire is in front of us. We are roasting marshmallows and My head is resting on Steiner's shoulder."
This sounds a lot like their first kiss Dagger thought.
"I want him to kiss me but I'm scared to ask. And he feels so warm; why ruin a good moment?"
Beatrix is a girl that constantly thinks about the bad things, I'm not sure if its the wars she's fought. Or the boys she's meet but she always thinks when she asks for something like that the boy is going to leave and cancel the date. Well, I've actually never had a date. But Zidane told me there are men in this world who are like that. I would think something is wrong with me if that ever happened. God, Thank you for giving me such a wonderful man! Dagger thought.
"Steiner curls two fingers under my chin and lifts my head to his. I ask what is it and... he kisses me. His lips are soft and he doesn't kiss too light or too hard. And he doesn't lick my lips or anything stupid. But even though its just a kiss I moan. It feels so good that I can't help it. When he pulls back he said I wanted to do that for a long time. I can only blush; then I wake up."
That's so romantic! Dagger awed.
Dagger smiled.
'What are you thinking about my queen?"
Actually I've heard that story a million times and for a couple that is married that first kiss sure means a lot to them. Zidane has heard Steiner's side of it over and over. But both me and Zidane are romantic nuts and love to hear stories like that. It never gets old to us. Plus, You would never expect Steiner to have the guts to kiss any one. His panic attacks make him freak out. I giggles a little when I thinks about Steiner and how much guts he has gotten since Beatrix got into his life. Why, just last week he got into a fight with some punk when they was talking trash about Beatrix. He has grown up so much. Dagger pondered.
"How much you have changed Steiner, you've made him a man."
"Well... He made me a woman."
"Well... you somehow helped him get over those darn panic attacks. The only thing he really did was love on you."
"You look great in the night gown." anything to change the subject.
"Do you think Zidane will like it?"
"its Zidane, you could wear rags and he'd think you look good."
"Your right..."
Dagger's cheeks began to burn; Thinking about Zidane just turned her on.
"You're blushing."
"So?"
"Aren't you embarrassed?"
"Yea, but there is no point trying to hide it once I do it. I'll just get redder. And I better get use to being red. Zidane will try his hardest to make me as red as possible, and he'll do it so I stay red as often as possible."
I don't want to ask but Its bugging me... Beatrix pondered.
"I see."
"lets get started on duties..."
For the next hour the queen and her guard worked on theses annoying duties. Mostly, rich people trying to increase taxes; they were denying right away. Zidane had given Dagger the 'three step lesson' on how to be a good leader.
At first I was skeptial of what he said...
The reason for the doubt cause what Zidane said was like nothing she had ever heard of.
Poor pay no taxes.
Why?
Cause that way they will enjoy the country.
How?
They are not as poor.
Explain.
Simple; a nation lives or dies by its peasants. They are the work force and without them work stops. When work stops products are not made, when products are not made there is no money for the middle class. While the rich still live happy; don't expect to fight a war and win. If your peasants are happy then your soldiers are happy. When your soldiers are happy they will fight harder. And means they will die for you more willingly. That means your men are more skilled cause they fight harder for what they love. But its not just war; the peasants at home are more active. The women are working harder and the children respect the leaders more and that means less crime. Less crime means you can improve areas of town. That increases tourism and that will cover for taxes. But it takes a good leader to do such a thing. To be biased towards the poor. You have the talent my love. You just need to have the courage.
Dagger had listened and the nation just grew. Now Alexandria had its own air force and it even competes with Lindblum's. Of course Cid knew how was to take the credit. He was disappointed in his niece. Like everyone but Zidane was. How could you not know that? Cid told her. She ran home crying. She just wanted her family to accept her. Only Zidane really did. She wasn't pretty enough to most people. And she was too emotional. She cried too much; every one hates how emotional she gets. How she cries all the time. It even got her hit when she was with Sora. Everyone hates her... besides Zidane. He some how loves her.
How can he love a stupid and ugly girl like me? Dagger pondered.
Beatrix had questions of her own.
I can't fight it anymore, I have to ask!
"um... my queen?"
"Yes?"
"Do you even like Zidane anymore?"
Dagger's face went cold; her whole body went numb. Dagger was asked the question that she never wanted someone to ask.
"I..."
"You DO at least like him right?"
Dagger pondered on the question...
A man's live in the freaking balance! She HAS to still love him! Our queen would not be that evil, RIGHT? Beatrix wondered.
Beatrix was hanging on to her queen's words. For a man's life was in the line from the words she would say. Praying that there is something still there. Beatrix has seen a lot of crazy stuff but this would top them all.
Does she feel anything at all...?
I'm going to end it there for now. I love cliff hangers. It keeps people wanting more. Hehe. Well... DOES Dagger still love Zidane? Does she even LIKE him as Beatrix asked? I'm actually going to change gears in the next chapter. Going to focus on a couple that was requested from me. Naruto and Hinta. The request is from my brother. He LOVES them and I wrote a practice fan fic of them and he loved that so since he's my brother who in his own way helped with the creation of this fan fic I might as well try again with his fave couple. That's all for now. Hehe