Title: if only she listened
Rating: G
Fandom: Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem (FE12)
Relationship: Katarina/Kris
Wordcount: 250
Short summary: Katarina’s latest orders brings her to face Kris, the one lingering bit of warmth in her heart…
When Katarina had first received her orders, her heart had twisted and tied itself up. If she were a puppet, it was as if the puppeteer who played her strings had twirled her around, purposefully tangling them… To have to face them… To have to face Kris…
But by the time she reached the field, Katarina’s heart had untwisted. Oh, it wouldn’t be like this for long. Katarina knew what her odds were. The meaning of her orders had been obvious. Lady Eremiya did not trust her. But it was alright. Katarina would march out, because…
I want you to kill me.
She remembered all those days spent with Kris, with the 7th platoon. She remembered Kris’ kindness, Kris’ acceptance. How someone could lodge themselves fully into Katarina’s heart in such a short time… Perhaps it was because Katarina’s heart had always been empty. Perhaps it was because Kris had cast a spell upon her with that smile. And Katarina would have to break that smile once more…
I want you to kill me, Kris!
It was only right for the one who Katarina hurt most to be the one who killed her. It was only right for the beginning and the end of Katarina’s most precious memories to be served by the same woman. Katarina didn’t care to determine if the warmth that sparked in her heart upon remembering said visage was a sign of love. Even if it was, it would be over…
Please!
If only Kris listened…