The "Be My Valentione!" Creative Writing Contest (NA) - OFFICIAL ENTRY THREAD

[Luxpheras]

Please post your entries for the "Be My Valentione!" Creative Writing Contest in this thread.

You can find full contest details here.

This thread is for entries ONLY. We ask that you use the discussion/practice thread for entry practice, discussing the contest, or simply spreading the love!

NOTE: All non-entry posts in this thread will be moderated.

[MissBrainProblems]

Master Severian,

My apologies for delivering these words of mine to you in such a surreptitious manner, which I am doubtless that you will disapprove of. In spite of my best efforts, however, I have found myself unable to say these things to you in a more direct capacity. For this, I beg forgiveness.

But what I will not beg forgiveness for are the words themselves: Master Severian, how many years has it been since you lost your beloved W'nahja to the Calamity? And how many moons has it been since you and I engaged in the ill-fated attempt to return her to life?

I would never attempt to disparage your feelings for her, nor to make you forget her, nor to take her place in your heart. I am not so pompous as to presume that I could ever have the ability to do such a thing, even if I had the gall to try.

But was it not you, Master, who told me after the incident with Heartstrike that you wish to devote yourself to the here and now, to live for this day and the people in it? And did you not say that to do such would be a far more rewarding life than fixating on the past?

Master Severian, allow me to put my sentiments plainly: I am here. I am now. And, if you will allow me this great arrogance for but a moment, I wish for you to know that I desire to be more than just a talented apprentice to you.

I will not make any further attempts beyond this letter to persuade you, Master Severian. If you do not bring this matter up from this day on, then neither will I.

Until then, I am forever:

Your loyal assistant,
Xau Rabntah

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Letter by Xau Rabntah, of Cactaur. If this piece is selected as a winner, I would like to receive the Noble Barding as my prize.

[JenniLeFur]

My Goddess,

Since I have opened my heart to you, I dream of your figure towering over me as I dance my devotion to you. Every waking moment I see your shining eyes. My soul weighs ever more heavily upon me with every step I take away from you.

No longer does darkness hold solace for me.

Please, Sri Lakshmi, free me from my hate. Let me decry the defiers and let me surrender to bliss once again! My soul may be stained but I dream vividly of you. Eternally, of you.

Let me rest my weary soul in your magnificent bosom,

Your devoted dreamer,

Jenn Doe

By Jenn Doe on Zodiark. I'm an idiot who did not realize this contest was NA only, but I'm leaving my submission up because I enjoyed cobbling it together.

[Kikoten]

Haurchefant Greystone,

Not a day goes by I don't look back and think, "What if we met in a different life? Would things have turned out the same?"

Do you remember the day we met? I thought you were just another frostbitten frown to turn upside-down. A noble pain in the arse. An arrogant, narrow-minded, proud Coerthan fool. I, of course, never said any of that out loud. Twelve knows how much I don't say to the people barking orders at me whenever they need something done...

But then you showed me you were none of those things. You weren't arrogant, you weren't narrow-minded, you weren't proud, and you certainly weren't a fool. Some of your countrymen called you a bastard. Some of your countrymen called you a hero. Hero... that's not a bad title for you, Haurchefant. Not bad at all.

What was it you said to me, before we parted ways? "A smile better suits a hero"?

A lot has happened while you've been away. The Dragonsong War came to an end, along with Ishgard's corrupt leadership. And now? We've liberated two nations from Imperial rule! Did you notice anything in what I wrote? We. Not I.

We.

Out on those distant shores, hardships were many, but there was no shortage of smiles. Even now, as I write this letter to you, I'm smiling. We saved Ala Mhigo! We saved Doma!

You saved them.

Because of you, I'm here, right now, in this very moment, writing to you. And they call me the Warrior of Light.

If I could, I would gladly relinquish that title.

So here's to you, my Warrior of Light,
my savior,
my friend.

Wait for me.

A smile better suits a hero.

--Kiko Ten

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This was written by Kiko Ten of Brynhildr. If I get lucky, I've got my eyes on the Scarf of Wondrous Wit!

[Foggaz]

Zolka:


Words hold to us power - the greatest of all,
Now lost in a pall of dull, impotent squall.
For this very reason, my statements are terse;
Each sentence an essay condensed into verse,
That I may be rid of indolence; this curse
Which binds us to habits, our cruel vices' thrall.

Yet here I now stand - with loss of restraint
To drivel and prattle, to scribble and paint
The voice of my being; my innermost essence
Committed to page in soft acquiescence
Of parchment preserved, for sake of adherence
To structure and form found mere cutesy or quaint.

Now why, must you think, is she writing this so?
The Warrior of Light should not bring herself low!
That simple humility; modesty; grace
To all that abound in thy heartening space,
The scholars, marauders and any you face;
Unspoken's the glory deserved in thy tow.

For who stood beside me when Lily we found,
And knew what to whistle, that heavenly sound
I'll never forget, and journeyed not just
As an acolyte axeman; eager and robust,
But too as a friend, who my life I'd entrust
Come hells or high water on harsh battleground?

And so to the crux, lest my intent astray
With twelve as my witness; my patron Halone,
Grant strength to propose, my consciousness clean,
With missive in hand, an embarrassing scene,
Should Tolga's training allow it, marine,
Would you spare for me this Valentione's Day?

A.W.

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Letter by Ana Whitegrass, Gilgamesh. If selected as a winner, I would appreciate Bluebird earrings.

[Causality]

Elidibus,
I know that we have not often seen eye to eye, however I would like you to know that you have served as an inspiration to me. While I could not understand your intent back when you first tested me in Vesper Bay, now it is different. Some time ago, when I encountered Midgardsomr and the blessing of light was shattered from me, a fog began to lift from my mind. While I once more rebuilt the blessing, the fog remains gone and I have had time to think clearly on some things. Ever since the incident with the Warriors of Darkness, my perception of things has shifted some, call it a changing point. They were my antithesis, true, but they were not inherently evil and were trying to save their world. Was that your intent on bringing them here? I must say your methods are quite unorthodox, but I believe I am starting to understand. You’ve been trying to have me see reality for what it is instead of what Hydaelyn wants me to believe. You have never given up on me, and I appreciate that. This has turned into quite the lengthy letter, so I will digress. If you ever find yourself in the vicinity of Shirogane, you can find me at my arms shop in the 6th ward, location 15 and we can share coffee and words and perhaps the chance to learn of one another better.

Sincerely,

Kiskili Tsuki

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Kiskili Tsuki of Adamantoise, Noble Barding item. Yes, that is my real housing location on Adamantoise server and its open for public viewing.

[TzAmo]

With many yalms I walk to thee, hot desert sand will not stop me!

In my pouch I carry to you, nine treasures that glimmer red and blue!

Over the tracks and through the hill I approach your lair, pockets void of gil.

The uncanny sight, your appearance absurd, machines and gears, are all that's heard.

With hopes of profit, and dreams of wealth, I traveled..not very far and in great health.

Here i am, with a feeling of glee! Its about time to make money.

Other adventurers! Cats and Roes from all over! But I'm a lalafell, so we are not shoulder to shoulder.

Excitement peaking! Eyes locked onto yours, we get down to speaking, and you take my grade fours.

From my hands and into another, I wait and watch filled with wonder!

"Mixy-melt mixy-melt, squash and squeeze" the sentence that stokes my curiosity!

What is it what is it, oh what could it be? Have you been kind Lord RNG??

Obtained in return...TENACITY, TENACITY!?

Oh woe is me for I have been tricked... I /cry and /sulk with a slight kick.

All is not lost! Five materia more! I hand over four grade fives... and the tenacity from before.

A cutscene a cutscene! Oh what could it be?! A command? A cunning? Maybe even a grasp! The cutscene is over, I let out a gasp.

I leave the valley feeling not so rich, as I hold in my hand, a piety six...

A love hate relationship, between you and I. I pray you're more kind to that Roe or cat guy.

Another day another time, because I still love you lots, you beautiful goblin, Mutamix Bubblypots.


-written by Nutella Lafell
-world - Sargatanas
-reward- noble barding please.

[ErryK]

Dear Gosetsu,

Ever since we met on that fateful day in the Rising Stones, I've had a bit of an admiration for you. You're a fellow Roegadyn, a close ally and perhaps something more if this letter reaches you.
Your determination, steel and will to help your people and allies is a very admirable attribute, and I hope one day that I may be able to repay the favor, especially after all that you've done for me along the way to liberating Doma.
I hope one day we can share a special day together, perhaps that may be Valentione's Day, perhaps not. But I look forward to it.

Looking forward to your reply.

With Love,
Eriyn
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Letter by Eriyn Wayde of Shiva.

If selected as winner, my choice of reward is a Mandragora Choker.

[Chaeos]

Dearest Raubahn,

Though our love is forbidden, I will wait.
Until the Sultana has met her fate.
I would pay a thousand Lalafells,
All the coin in the realm, to end her grace.
So that we may be alone, face to face.
Held together by loving embrace.
Though do not forget my dearest love,
The one thing your face does lack,
I care not what color they are
Be it brown or blonde or black.
All I request in all of this my dearest,
Is just a few moments at dawn,
Allowing me to draw your eyebrows on.
Though a studly highlander you may be,
Your face seems so strange and alien to me.
No it is not that you are missing an eye,
Or that you are missing a lovely grin…
Its that the space above your eyes
Is devoid of those little hairs.
So allow me this, my one desire.
Please, let me draw on your face,
Some tools of expression.
So that I might know your heart’s desire,
Without trying to guess
Please, oh please allow me to draw on your eyebrows.
So that our love may last.

Yours, always.
Luca Panipahr

P.S. I forgive you for the Raub-lock.


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Written by Luca Panipahr of Gilgamesh~ I'd love the Bluebird Earrings if I win!

[Sailor_Jupiter_]

To my dearest Bunny Girl: When I first came across you in the gold saucer all those years ago, I was amazed by your beauty at how you looked in your bunny outfit. How I longed to talk to you, but never worked up enough courage. When im not busy saving the world from primals, I come to the gold saucer, just to see you working. I stand by, hiding behind the water fountain. To embarrassed to come over and talk to you. Your such a hard worker. Always going table to table, giving the customers there drinks and walking back to the counter to get refills. Your eyes are so beautful, I dare not stare at them to long, for if i do, I'm afriad I would become lost in a endless sea, with no crystal close enough to telport too. Your long blonde hair that goes down your back sends shivers up my spine. How I long to feel its softness with my own hands. I hope one day I will work up enough courage to come over to you. But for now, I leave you this letter in your chocobo saddle. So just know that no matter how many drunks yell at you. or how many days you feel unwanted. know that you will always be wanted to me. Forever Yours, Lita Kino. --- Writen by Lita Kino of Goblin. would like the Noble barding~