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Final Fantasy VI fanfic - "Slave to the Empire"

Posted: 15th January 2009 15:19

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This is my latest contribution, this is a rather dark tale depicting a alternate universe what if story concerning what would happen if Terra decided that she liked the slave crown? the story is in 3 chapters so again apologies for multiple posting. I hope you enjoy.

Slave to the Empire

Final Fantasy VI is a copyright of square-enix. I do not own any of the characters setting, or location. This is a work of fiction nothing more…

Let’s imagine…what happened in an alternate reality where for instance Terra grew accustomed to the slave crown possibly even enjoying it…this fic explores that possibility of remaining a loyal slave.

Chapter 1: The slave

“Uwehehehehe with this Slave crown I shall practically own you, my sweet little magic user” those words….were the last I would hear before the metal circlet encircled my head, my thoughts, feelings, emotions all became suppressed as the construction worked its magic upon me. I was open to suggestion, following any and all orders given to me. My eyes became as blank as slate. My first order was to display my power, someone had assembled 50 of the Empire’s finest troops, they all began to chuckle when they noticed me alone with no back up. They thought I was just a normal innocent girl, what could she do against the Empire’s finest. The next thing I heard was someone’s voice.
“Now my sweet little magic user, burn them, burn them all to a crisp, leave none standing” The order was easily followed which I gladly done; the screams filled my ears but never reached my psyche, 50 of the Empire’s greatest and finest soldiers were reduced to ashes in a mere 3 minutes, as the raging inferno subsided I could hear the voice one more time.
“Yes, burn, burn it all….” The voice spoke again, the voice I would later come to recognise as my Master, Yes he is my Master and as a tool, no, weapon of the Empire I will do his bidding. Master was pleased with my work the smell of burned flesh and scorched metal filling my nose as was my Masters.
“Ohhhh how delightful, how exquisite you are more powerful than I ever dared realise” My Master spoke with delight, oh how I wished I could feel then.

But he had to be careful, of course he did, I was a product of an Esper and a human after all I was born with the gift of natural magic. Yes it was a gift and my Master proud of me…I could sense it. I was taken to the Magitek facility once more to test and check out my vital readings.
“How is she Ciddy?” My Master asked. I barely moved. My gaze blank and fixed on nothing, the hooded man known to my Master as Ciddy replied.
“She is doing well Kefka, although as I stated before the use of the slave crown was unnecessary”
“I had to take precautions; I didn’t want this one to cause too much uncontrolled havoc now would I?” Master Kefka smiled and stroked my head; it was like a master and his loyal pet. Yes I was that pet, Obedient, loyal and without resistance, if I could feel then I would have felt a shiver down my spine. I was then placed on a table for some more extraction tests, again at that time I felt nothing as the needles were inserted into my delicate flesh, the devices attaching themselves to my body.
“I think she really doesn’t need that crown, she’s showing no sign of resistance” Ciddy spoke again; Master stroked his chin pondering something.
“Perhaps in time Ciddy, I do not want to ruin years of preparation and planning now” he replied. It was true that before the crown I was a relative no-body in the empire, unaware of my abilities or anything I desperately sought out a reason for being, a reason for existing. I found that reason when I grew into adolescence and was summoned to Master Kefka’s quarters for the first time, I never regretted my decision.

This post has been edited by Terra-Fan on 15th January 2009 15:27

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Posted: 15th January 2009 15:21

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Chapter 2: The bond

Months passed and I was subjected to all manner of experiments and procedures, not that I minded them particularly. I did however want to be with Master always and to see him smile kept me going. I wanted to make Master happy, that is my only reason to exist now however one day the most wonderous thing happened. I shall explain now. Master Kefka entered my quarters with his usual smile on his face, I couldn’t tell then but he seemed to smiling wider than usual.
“Today my sweet little magic user…I am going to do something for, now if you miss-behave this crown will go back on your head. Understood?” I nodded obediently and awaited the removal. It was a more painful experience than I ever realised as the crown was removed, electric bolts jolted through my body and I writhed on the floor what seemed like forever. However the pain soon subsided and I blinked my eyes I could feel, I could have emotions, I could….
“Master?” I spoke softly, looking up to him; his eyes had a look of disbelief and shock.
“What? What did you call me?”
“I called you Master; you are my Master are you not?” I crawled over to him like an obedient slave would, the look of glee on Master’s face sent shivers down my spine, shivers that I could now truly enjoy.

“Why yes my sweet little magic user. I am your Master; Kefka, and you shall do as I say, no questions asked” he said his tone, powerful and strong, just like a true Master I once more bowed my head.
“Yes Master Kefka, I obey you, no questions asked. I will do whatever you acquire of me” I spoke softly again. The look of pride on Master’s face was indescribable.
“Well I’ll be a son of a submariner! That blockhead Ciddy was right. I didn’t need the crown in the first place. Well then Terra my sweet, fetch me my robe” he commanded and I obeyed instantly I walked over and found the most elaborate gown. And fetched it over to him and draped it over his shoulders. Terra…that was my name, I had no need for a name for a long time so it mattered not to me if he referred me to Terra or as slave.
“Delightful, absolutely delightful! The Emperor will be most pleased” he stated, I have never actually met the emperor himself…nor have I met much of anyone else, all my life to this point I have known the labs of the Magitek research facility and Master Kefka’s quarters. “Here, put these on slave, we have to attend a speech by Emperor Gesthal. And I want you to be present” Kefka dropped an outfit for me to put on. I needn’t cared for clothing. I wore whatever Master wanted me to wear, even naked I was just proud to be around my Master, the outfit comprised of a red silk halter top and skirt, tied at the waist by a purple sash, there were clear tights with a floral decoration, the same kind of decoration was present on the outfit. Two small boots and purple coloured paldrons and a pink and white cape, Master also clipped a necklace with a blue gemstone in the middle. A sense of pride washed over me. It was as if me and Master we becoming closer.

I stood well back as the Emperor gave his speech, proclaiming the return of magic to the world, I stood with pride as I would be instrumental to this new world. I was the Empire’s proudest achievement. I was a living weapon of mass destruction in which I revelled in. Master Kefka was standing to the left where two other generals were, I didn’t know their names, nor was I interested in knowing them. One was a blond haired man with dark skin while the other was a blond haired female, while I was a green haired human/esper hybrid. A fact which I am very proud of, I feel…very unique.
“Today my sweet little magic user, we will be using Magitek armour” Spoke Master the very next day, I nodded my head and was on my knees polishing Master’s boots.
“What is it Master?” I asked.
“Well my dear, simply put Magitek is the infusion if magic into machines….you helped greatly in that project my dear” he said, I once more felt a wave of pride come over me.
“Anything to serve the empire my master” Kefka grinned widely at my reply and ordered me to my feet as we progressed through the corridors of Vector, coming to a stop when we reached the armour hanger bay.
“Here we are my lovely, I have a special suit just for you my sweet little magic user” I shivered again just hearing those words filled me with excitement and pleasure.
“Thank you Master”

This post has been edited by Terra-Fan on 15th January 2009 15:34

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Chapter 3: For the glory of the Empire

I climbed into the Imperial Magitek armour that was specially reserved for me, the feel of the metal on my flesh sent shivers of pleasure through my body again, never have I felt something so good….except when Master touches me. I can clearly remember now what we do together; I am chained up, binded by thick steel chains. I do not mind the bondage, it pleases my Master, sometimes I am held like this for hours Master says it’s for endurance and I didn’t want to disappoint my Master for appearing weak, useless. I was strong, powerful, and invincible. I am the Empire's weapon I wanted to show Master the pleasure I felt. But even then I knew that he was pleased. Other days I am strapped to a chair in the lab to continue the extraction process; I flinched when the needle pierced my skin but I did not cry; crying was a sign of weakness. Master knew that very well so I did not cry, the leather binding my wrists and ankles felt good on me, Master knew this too. Ciddy repeatedly objected to the use of the bindings but I preferred it this way. I enjoyed it.

My mind snapped back to reality as I entered the cockpit of the great machine and pressed at the buttons, the familiarity was so bizarre, as if I knew how to do this all before, I felt the great machine move and take it’s first step I shuddered with joy as I felt the power of the machine flow through me…I could channel my magic into the machine. A holding cell opened up revealing prisoners of the Empire, Returners as Master called them. My eyes flashed with anger as they wanted to hurt Master, my Master and my Empire. I activated the fire beam command and started to incinerate the Returners. The smell of burning flesh now wafted up my nose, I could hear their screams.
“Uwehehehehe such a beautiful sound, so many voices screaming in unison, music to my ears. Delightful my dear Terra, my sweet little magic user. Finish them off!” Master commanded and I nodded in loyalty as I activated the Tekmissile command, several ports on the rear of the machine opened up and sent a volley of missiles towards the remaining Returners. They died a senseless death but they needed to be removed for the greater glory of the Empire.
“It is done my master, the Returner scum is no more” I stated proudly.
“Beautiful my dear Terra, simply beautiful” Master replied there was a distinct sound of joy in his voice. I could tell instantly more bond more powerful to him than before.
“Come down from there and give me a hug, my pet” I obediently and immediately done so running up and hugging Master tightly and warmly. He was my security, my protector, my defender and my guardian. I would die for him I would do anything for him.
“Now then Terra dear, you have been given an assignment” he spoke softly and gently I looked up to him, he was taller than I was his blue eyes sparkling.
“Yes my Master” I replied.
“You are to proceed to the mining village of Narshe, there have been reports of a frozen esper discovered there” I froze at the mention of an esper, my kindred?
“What shall I do Master?” I asked
“You are to be escorted by privates Biggs and Wedge. Your orders are to recover the esper at all costs” Master spoke with a deathly certainty. He wanted this esper and I will deliver it to him.
“You shall have it Master”
“Very good, my precious magic user” Master replied and kissed my forehead.

It was cold at Narshe, too cold, I was freezing, even with the heaters in the Magitek armour, I was cold. I was flanked by Biggs and Wedge.
“There it is, Narshe” Biggs started
“Hard to believe that an esper’s been found 1000 years after the war of the magi” replied Wedge.
“It is still alive?” Biggs asked
“Probably, judging from the urgency of our orders…” The two privates then turned to look at me, I had a look of serious determination, and I wanted to make master proud.
“We will be attacking from the east, I know it is alive and I want to recover it as such, do not forget I fried 50 soldiers in 3 minutes” the two soldiers looked at me with fear in their eyes, as they should be, I am the Empire's most valuable weapon they knew what I was capable of….they tried to call me a sorceress, but I was far more powerful than a mere sorceress. I am a half human/half esper, far more powerful than anything alive. But I shall always answer to Master.
“Move out!” shouted Biggs as the three of us filed in formation and headed to Narshe. I wasn’t going to fail in my mission, I was going to succeed and make Master proud. For the glory of the Empire.

The end….or was it?

This post has been edited by Terra-Fan on 15th January 2009 15:32

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