I hope this is ok to post here. It's a story I have posted on Fanficton.net, but the library seemed kind of empty, and just in case anyone else wanted to read it. The title of the song is "Heartstrings".
A Smile Laced With Tears By: Frog a.k.a Gemmetra
"Go to sleep, little one," the woman cooed to her young daughter. She rocked her in her arms, trying to get her to relax. But the little Nino continued to giggle, and play with strands of her mother's long green hair.
My child inside I love you
I'm asking through the tears
The woman looked up startled when she heard her husband shouting downstairs. She stood up, and opened the door a crack. She could just barely see a woman with black hair at the front door.
That God will grant me wisdom
Way beyond my years
A small shriek escaped her lips as she saw her husbend engulfed by flames. The stranger laughed a little, and looked up at her. Nino's mother quickly shut the door, and attempted to lock it while still holding her daughter.
Because your life is precious
And the best for you's in store
The door suddenly flew open, and she stumbled back. She clutched Nino to her as the intruder approached. Sonia grabbed one of her wrists, and snatched the baby from her.
I pulled upon my heartstrings
Until they finally tore
Sonia took a knife, and stabbed her in the stomach. She collapsed on the floor, and just barely saw the morph walk out of the room with the sobbing Nino.
And I prayed
Nino's mother attempted to stand, but once again met the wooden floorboards.
And I cried
She layed helplessly on the floor, her life fading quickly. She sent a silent prair to Saint Elimine to watch over her daughter.
And because I love you so I'm letting go
The howling winds outside seemed to intensify, and she was sure she saw snowflakes outside the window.
To trust the one
I know for sure
The house began to shake. She knew it was going to collapse. So she closed her eyes in acceptance.
Will hold you safely in his hands
'Cause no one else will ever love you more
Limstella silently closed her Blizzard tomb, and looked expectantly at Sonia.
"Let's go before I kill this thing too," the woman muttered, looking at the girl in her arms with distaste.
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Nino walked with determination toward the ruins. Jaffar trailed behind her a ways.
You were the miracle we prayed for
That we could not have had ourselves
They made their way up the stairs, and froze. In the center was her brother, Loyd. The rest of the army, except for themselves and Lord Eliwood were taking care of the remaining enemy reinforcements. They would have to help the Pherean noble defeat him.
You brought us joy and happiness
And a love we'd never felt
Loyd looked at the two of them, and gave a small, but proud smile. He did not feel betrayed by them. In fact, he knew they had made the better choice.
How we cherished every moment
Then we looked up and you were grown
"Are you ready?" Eliwood asked them. Nino nodded slowly, and took out her Elfire tomb. Priscilla appeared next to her in case anyone needed healing. The Lycian lordling raised his rapier, and let out a battle cry. The young mage began to chant the incantations in her book.
Never knew this day would come so soon
Oh how the years have flown
Loyd was struck by the spell, but it didn't do much. Just a small, irritating burn. But it was a quick distraction, and Jaffar and Eliwood set upon him. Nino turned away.
And we laughed
It was over quickly, as Loyd's life blood stained the temple stones. Tears came to the mage girl's eyes as the rest of the army began to gather. Jaffar stood quietly behind her, as always. An unusually solumn look in his eyes.
And we cried
They walked away from their group to be alone. No one said anything, or tried to stop them. Leagult almost did, but thought better of it, and simply watched them go with nothing but pity for the young girl.
And how it hurts us so to let you go
The silence was heavy between them as they stood by an old tree. Oblivious to all other goings-on. Jaffar hesitantly put a hand on her shoulder.
To trust the one
We know for sure
She looked at him, her eyes brimming with unfallen tears. Then she suddenly wrapped her arms aound him, and sobbed into his chest. He said nothing as usual, and held her gently.
Will hold you safely in his hands
The only one who'll ever love you more
Nino managed to force down her sorrow for the time being after a few minutes. They returned to the army, the only sign of her sadness were her tear stained cheeks, and reddened eyes.
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She silently gathered up some more supplies in the kitchen. She didn't want to wake them up.
And the hardest part of living
Finally she was done. She pulled her cloak closer as she approached the door. Jaffar had left over a month ago, and hadn't returned. Nino knew he wouldn't come back unless she somehow managed to find him, and convince him otherwise.
Is giving back what we've been given
Her hand froze just before it reached the door handle. She felt so torn. But there was no turning back now. She had already sent a letter to the nearest orphanage about her sons. Someone was comming to pick them up tomarrow morning. And she couldn't stand to be there when they left.
Each gift from God is only yours and mine
...for a time
She went back into the bedroom where her sons were sleeping soundly, despite the pounding rain outside. Nino went to Rei's bedside first.
So we laugh
She kissed his forehead tenderly, and touched his cheek.
And we cry
She then turned to Lugh, and did the same. Her eyes watered as she stood up, and backed out of the room.
And the hardest part of life is letting go
Then she closed their bedroom door for the last time.
To trust the one
We know for sure
The young woman slid through the front door into the storm outside. She had told her sons she was leaving. Hopefully they would understand. At least she knew they would be taken care of.
Will hold us safely in his hands
'Cause no one else will ever love us more
Nino silently ran throughout the night, tears streaming down her face, and mingling with the drops of rain. Her violet cloak flowing behind her, as she vanished into the darkness.
Oh, will hold you safely in his hands
The only one who'll ever love you more
Forever.
The End
Well, that's that. I hope you liked it! Bye!
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