Forbidden Letters
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Chapter 3
Noble Confessions
Plans were being formulated in Seth's mind. He came up with Plan A's and Plan B's and for some instances …Plan C's. Seth let out a loud sigh of frustration and slammed a fist against his desk. The desk shook beneath its owner's punishment, taking the unsaid blame. Grabbing his sword off his bed, Seth fastened it to his belt and strode out of his room, slamming the door in his wake.
Forde sighed contentedly as he waltzed out of the mess hall. A plate of sausage links, eggs, and a mug of a hot liquid always eased his heart. He thought he traipse back to his quarters to see if Kyle knew anything about today's practice. If not…he could manage to get lost…
Forde made his way back to his room, smiling his trade mark goofy grin, only to slam into something hard. Quite taken off guard, Forde tumbled backwards and landed with a thump on the stone floor.
"Sorry—WOAH!" Forde was picked off the floor in one swoop and slammed against the wall, right next to a lit candle.
"Good morning Forde."
Forde visibly gulped and twitched frightenedly.
"Good day General Seth…"
Eirika sighed wearily as she arrived home from the outskirts of town. Today's mission was to help the town's ladies rebuild their gardens…most of them were victory gardens. Her clothes were all muddy and her hands dark brown still coated in dirt. It was tiring work but it was worth it just seeing the ladies' faces glow in admiration.
Eirika decided to get cleaned up before seeing her brother. With a click of the key and a swift pull, Eirika opened the door to her chambers. She walked in, a smile upon her lips at the thought of a bath and rest. But was Eirika walked in, her bare feet kicked something on the ground. Eirika raised an inquisitive eyebrow at the letters which as seemed to be addressed to her.
"I guess I'll get my bath and then see what these are all about." Eirika mumbled, placing the letters on her bed.
Funny…the handwriting looked like Seth's…
"Heh-heh—what brings you to this neck of the woods General?" Forde asked, his voice breaking.
Seth was still holding Forde firmly plastered against the wall. A twisted smirk rested on Seth's lips as he stared the paladin down.
"Forde…may I ask to what you were doing in my private quarters earlier this morning?"
Forde gulped. "Well I went on the intension to see if we had practice today because it's so nice out. You know General? It's beautiful and the birds are chirping and it's a shame we'd have to labor in the sunlight and—"
"Forde."
"You know what I mean General? It's so gosh darn beautiful. I just want to take a nice walk alone or maybe with a just as pretty lady—"
"FORDE!"
"Oh gods I'm rambling aren't I?" Forde squeaked, fidgeting in Seth's grasp.
"Yes…please answer my question!"
"I didn't mean to General! Please don't kill me!" Forde squeaked again, his voice fully breaking. He hated the murderous look upon Seth's face.
"Forde…what did you do with the letters?"
"The letters… Oh! I delivered them under Princess Eirika's door this morning!"
The grip on Forde tightened considerably and then loosened. Forde slid out of Seth's hold and down the wall.
Seth glared down at the frightened paladin. "I'll deal with you later. I have to go find those letters."
Seth strode back down the hallway and disappeared in its shadows.
Princess Eirika sighed as she stepped out of the bathroom. The warm mist from the bath flooded out after her, creating her very own sauna. The bath had felt wonderful…she felt cleansed of all dirt and grime. Eirika dressed, putting on a comfortable shirt and skirt. With an excited giggle, she pulled on socks and then jumped on top of her bed, excited to read the letters.
She came up with many ideas of what the letters were about when she was washing. Maybe it was poetry, a battle collection, a treasure chart, or maybe the ordinary paperwork. Or … Eirika thought and blushed at the notion…they could be love letters. She shook her head vigorously, trying to rid herself of the strange vision that idea procured. Seth… writing love letters…that's in between of the obscurity of pigs' flying and Forde becoming master general. (no offense she added in Forde's comment) Only in her wildest fantasy's would that ever happen…
With a young girl's enthusiasm, Eirika quickly undid the wax seal and shook the letter so that its contents flew out. Three letters graced her bedspread and she stared at them in absolute glee. These things were obviously of great importance that there were so many. Randomly picking one, Eirika opened the folded parchment and began reading.
Eirika's eyes widened as the letters defied her reason of Seth ever writing love letters…because that's what they were.
The Silver General raced down corridor after corridor. After bumping and knocking over five people, the knight arrived at his destination. Seth looked around first to see if anyone was coming before squatting to look under the door. He had to do this quickly and efficiently…if he got caught-- Seth's eye twitched a little but continued on his search. He squinted under the door's crack to see if the letters were still there. In his mind, Seth swore as the letters weren't there and the fact that he could see the shadows of a person walking about the room. After a fervent internal struggle against his vows of knighthood and keeping his head on his shoulders, Seth pressed his ear lightly to the oak door, trying to catch snippets of conversation.
"Why would Seth write so much?" Eirika whispered softly.
Seth felt his whole body tense up at that line but continued to listen.
"It could be free time poetry, or battle tactics, or even the paperwork… I could never be …love letters…No not Seth."
Seth waited silently, his heart pounding resoundly at the place it lodged itself in his throat. His heart and courage were hanging on for dear life.
"Oh my…"
That was the only response. In horror at the tone of voice she said it in… Seth fled for the first time in his life.
Eirika's cheeks reddened considerably and her heart pounded furiously in her chest. After tearing open every letter she knew that they were all love letters. Every last one… Her cobalt eyes raced over the pages taking in all the promises of love and forever down to the bitter realization that Seth could never come close to having her. Strangely a part of her was scared at the sudden confession but the other half was extremely relieved. Seth loved her…
Eirika subconsciously went through her memory, thinking of all the nights of dreams that he was in, the wishful thinking she thought, and all of the journal entries that revolved all around him. She blushed how whenever she rode with him she always coveted the warmth of his presence, or when he protected her valiantly when she was weak in battle.
It's always nice to know that the one you love—returns your love.
Seth currently blockaded himself up in his quarters. The door was locked shut and he presently sat distraught at his desk. It was over…If anyone found out about his secret desire, they'd fire him. If Eirika thought he was a sudden stalker and now was scared of him…he would resign himself. Either way, Seth thought, it was a lose-lose situation.
However, there was a slight possibility she could return the proclaimed affection.
Seth shook his head violently and pulled at his crimson hair harder. There was no way…
Knock, knock…
Seth took a moment from pulling out his hair, to look up at the door. Who would bother him?
Knock, knock…
"Seth? Are you there?"
All the color that was left drained out of his face. He had to open the door…it would be impolite. Yet he couldn't bring himself to do the knightly duty.
"Go away." Seth answered coldly.
The knocking subsided and Seth sighed as Eirika must have gone away. But suddenly a metal clicking noise took its place. The door swung triumphantly open, revealing the Renais Princess with an unroyal-like lock pick in her hands.
"Hah! I knew this would come in handy." Eirika proclaimed before pocketing it.
Seth groaned and buried his hands in his arms. He was doomed…
Eirika's smile left her face as she examined the distraught paladin and the dreary emotional vibes radiating from him.
"Seth."
The knight didn't budge.
"I read the letters that were slipped underneath my door." Eirika added, trying to poke a response out of Seth.
After waiting a couple of seconds, Eirika proceeded to walk over to him. She grasped his arm lightly and tugged to pull Seth to his feet. The knight obeyed willingly, all emotion gone. Seth stared at the Princess with a solemn gaze, his eyes were stone cold, no longer holding any soft glances. This was the obstinate Seth that stuck firm to morals, the one she was trying to change.
She let go of his arm when she saw the pain that suddenly flickered in his eyes. It was a mingled emotion… somewhere between shame and bitter irony.
"Seth…I do not think badly of you…if that is what you are worried about." Eirika said softly, trying to let a comforting smile grace her lips.
"My lady," Seth regarded her distantly, "I'm sorry for the letters I have written. It was not proper to address a lady of noble blood in such a free and straightforward manner."
Eirika opened her mouth as if to speak but clamped it shut after Seth looked about to continue.
"Even though I may have expressed a …desire…I broke my vow to the Knights of Renais and therefore must be removed from your sight. I realize now that …we can never…never…"
"Can never love, Seth?"
Seth nodded solemnly, a flicker of pain again coming into those grey eyes.
"But don't you think Seth that…only duty goes so far into one's life…you can't let it dictate everything..." Eirika pushed, trying to get him to speak the truth.
Eirika looked up from her sudden fascination with the floor to see that Seth was shaking. His body trembled under the emotion stress he was being put through.
Eirika let a light smile appear before grasping his arms in a consoling way.
"You can't throw what you feel away Seth. That would be inhumane if I was to ask that of you. But don't give up…especially if you don't know what the beloved person truly feels."
Eirika's face lit up cheerily as the flicker of pain disappeared from Seth's eyes, replaced by hope. Eirika released her hold on his arms in favor of linking them about Seth's neck. She rested her body comfortably against his, feeling the tension building up in Seth and releasing from her.
"I love you Seth…I was just too cowardly to address it. You had the most courage." Eirika murmured, her face pressed into his shoulder.
For a second, Seth hesitated in returned the embrace and then pulled her away from him. Eirika looked shocked but then gasped as Seth's lips pressed firmly again her's, letting the pent up passion spill. They broke the kiss in favor of smiling contentedly at each other…and as Seth leaned in to claim Eirika's lips again…he realized those letters weren't really forbidden after all…
Guardian Arrow: Mother of Pearl that was long! I'm sorry if Seth was a little OOC but by the time I finally got around to the ending…I was running on empty of inspiration.And if it was a little corny...I hope you all enjoyed Forbidden Letters! I might write something again about this couple…but who knows! Anyway, thanks a bunch for reading and reviewing. Now please if you will, grace me with wonderful reviews!