Waiting
Disclaimer- I don't own FF8 (grumbles) even though I would like to. I don't own any of the characters. Don't sue.
Couples- Irvine & Selphie, Squall & Rinoa, Quistis & Seifer, Zell & Paige (Library girl)
NEW July 19, 2006---- Im re-writing most of this… I kind of got some inspiration that will hopefully help me finally finish this story. And I'm changing the beginning a little bit too. Hopefully my writing style got a little better over the years haha. Thanx for reading!
Prologue: Another Attack
"Yes. How did it happen? … I see. I'll try to get back to you as soon as I can. Yes I'll see what I can do. Alright, bye."
A sigh escaped from pursed lips. Laguna Loire, president of Esthar, had just gotten another alarming call.
There was another attack.
A building filled with both adults and children had been attacked. From what the security tapes had said, there were about 6 or 7 men all armed to the teeth that were holding the building hostage. The strange thing was that no demands had been issued.
Laguna was getting worried. The Esthar police obviously could not handle this. They would need more help. His finger pressed the intercom button.
"Kiros, Ward, will you both come in here please."
A tall man entered, and following him was a large mute man. Kiros and Ward had been his closest friends since the time they served together. And now they were his closest advisors. He trusted them with his life.
"Yes Laguna?" said Kiros as he took a seat. Ward remained standing behind Kiros.
"I assumer you know of what happened at the J. M Building today?" he asked. Kiros and Ward nodded.
Ward made some motions with his hand.
"He says that all these attacks must be related. There are too many coincidences for it not to be," Kiros paused, "I agree with him, Laguna. There's something fishy about these attacks."
Laguna considered this. "I think you're right. Has anyone been hurt yet?"
"No, not yet. But we can't let things get that far. We've been lucky so far." Kiros answered.
"I think…" Laguna was cut off as his secretary buzzed him on the intercom.
"Yes?"
"Mr. President, sir, Chief Asher just called for you. He said he has some sort of evidence he wants you to see. He's on his way, sir." Said the secretary.
"Okay. Thank you Angie." He smiled. Maybe they could solve this by themselves after all. It wasn't long before Chief Marne Asher arrived at the Presidential palace.
"He's arrived sir."
"Let him in." They heard a buzzing as the door opened. Asher bowed as he reached Laguna's desk and took a seat.
"Good afternoon, sir. I wish I could be here with better news." Asher said looking grim. He handed Laguna a brown package. Laguna looked at it curiously. A shrill sound was heard. Asher reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone.
"Can I take this in here sir?" He asked. Laguna just nodded.
"Asher here." He said into the phone. His raised his eyebrow.
"Really? That was quick. Alright, clear out the scene. Was anyone injured? Good. I'll be back at the station in a bit." With that he hung up. He looked up to see Laguna looking at him curiously.
"The situation has cleared up, sir. The men who entered the building must have had another escape root. They got away." Asher paused. " They didn't take anything, though. And no one was hurt."
"That is odd. Why didn't they take anything?" Laguna asked.
"I really don't know sir." said Asher, "Well, back the package I guess."
"This was found at a dumpster just outside the J.M building. We checked it and all it was, was a tape addressed to you, sir." he explained
"Did you watch it?" Asher hesitated.
"Yes sir. We thought it best before we gave it to you, just incase." Laguna smiled.
"OK." He motioned to Kiros to take the tape and put it in the VCR. Kiros popped the tape in. A man appeared on the screen. They all moved a little closer to try and see his face, but they couldn't. The man sat in darkness. All that could be seen of him was his lips.
"Greetings President Loire. I'm sure as of late you've seen some of my work." The man smiled. He had a deep rumbling voice. Laguna clenched his fists in anger. This was the man behind all these attacks!
"Now, you're probably wondering why im doing all this." He paused, "Hmm, do I want money or power? Well, truth is I want neither."
"What I want Laguna, is revenge." Laguna gave a start. Kiros and Ward exchanged glances.
"Revenge for what you took away from me!" he exclaimed angrily. "I'll do whatever I have to, to make you suffer the way I did. You thought the attacks were the worst to come?" He laughed, "Just you wait Laguna. All you hold dear is in danger. Anything and everyone you love. Just like what you took away from me." He got up and put his face near to the screen.
They could now see his features. He wore sunglasses so they could not see his eyes. He has a large nose and sandy blond hair.
"Do you recognize me?" He laughed again," No you probably don't. Oh well, too bad for you."
"Bye for now Laguna," he sneered, "Let the games begin." The tape ended there. Asher stood and took the tape out.
"Sir, do you recognize him at all." asked the Chief. Laguna shook his head.
"His voice..." Laguna trailed off.
"It does sound a bit familiar, doesn't it?" said Kiros.
"You all know him?" Ward made some gestures with his hands.
"He says that he also thinks the man's voice is familiar." Kiros explained. Asher sighed. He had hoped they would recognize the man's voice.
"Well, we know that he knows you, sir. I have to get going. I'll leave the tape with you for now, incase you can remember anything about him." Asher stood and shook the president's hand. He nodded to Kiros and Ward and left.
"This is troubling Laguna. He knows who you are and he wants revenge." Kiros said, "Did you ever do anything to anyone, maybe even if unintentional." Laguna shook his head.
"Not that I can recall. When I started to travel, you two were with me most of the time." Laguna jumped up all of a sudden.
"Squall! He said everyone I love is in danger. I have to warn him and the other kids." Cried Laguna.
"Calm down, Laguna. You can call him right now." Kiros said. Lately, Laguna had been trying to get Squall to open up to him and start a relationship with him. With Rinoa's help, the two were having civil conversations. Laguna was always worried about him and his other friends. He liked to think of them all of his children and worried about them as if they were.
"You know they can take care of themselves. They are Seeds Laguna." said Kiros smiling. "And they did save the world."
"I know, I know. That doesn't mean I have to stop worrying about my son and his friends" he said impatiently grabbing the phone. Ward motioned to Kiros to leave the room with him. Kiros shook his head and followed Ward out. He paused at the door.
"Laguna," The man looked up. "We could probably use their help with this." Laguna nodded. Kiros closed the door behind him.
He sighed. Maybe with the Seed's help they could solve this mystery before someone got injured.
Kay, that's it for now. I kinda changed it around a lot lol. But I think its better. I'll probably have the next chapter up in a few weeks, sorry hah I can't help being lazy. Maybe some reviews will help me speed the process along .
Brivilya Almasy
