Chapter 8: Princess Natasha --------------------------- Natasha stormed around her room the next day. She could not believe that Enigma had tricked her like that. Enigma wanted Natasha in Jidoor, but for what reason? Certainly it was not for a foster family reunion. "Mad at me, Your Highness?" a voice came from the window. "Who's there?" Natasha spun around. "Just me, your friendly neighborhood Enigma," the voice said. "Of course, I'm not really here - just my spirit. That way you won't hurt me." "Shut up, you bastard!" Natasha yelled. "Well, Your Worship, you sure are upset." Enigma laughed. "Why do you keep referring to me like I was queen or something?" Natasha asked. "Because you *are* royalty, my dear." Enigma laughed again. "What?" Natasha asked. "I'm gonna cheat, and tell you who your father is. And I won't even put it in riddle form." "Why are you doing this?" Natasha asked. "You'll find out, soon enough." Enigma chuckled. "Your father was a great ruler. So great that he should have conquered the world - if it hadn't been for Kefka throwing him from the Floating Continent." "You mean my father is..." Natasha looked stunned. "Yes." Enigma's smile grew. "Emperor Gestahl is your father, Princess Natasha!" He then disappeared. Natasha was stunned. Emperor Gestahl was her father. One of the most cruel men over to cross the face of the world. Her father. If it wasn't for him, the World of Balance would still be around. Natasha did not feel so good about herself as she went to sleep that night. "Natasha," a voice cried to her. "Goddess?" Natasha asked. "Yes, it is I," the Goddess replied. "Did Enigma tell the truth?" Natasha asked. "Well, Enigma cannot be trusted, Natasha, anything he says could be a..." the Goddess began. "Goddess, is Emperor Gestahl my father?" Natasha asked. "Your father he is," the Goddess sighed, "Do not give up hope. He did not tell you the whole truth. Free the other Goddesses and you will find it out." "I will," Natasha replied. "Princess Natasha..."