I Will Wait For You
Disclaimer: I own nothing. These characters belong to the creator of Glee and Final Fantasy VIII.
Authors Note: This story is based on the storyline of Final Fantasy VIII a JRPG.
Pairing: Rachel/Quinn
Rating: M
Chapter One
Prerequisites
Her heart was thudding painfully in her ears, her head was throbbing with pain and her body felt worn down. She could not seem to force her hazel eyes to open no matter how hard she tried. Her lids weighed down by fatigue. She could sense a presence beside her, but she was unaware of who it was.
Finally, her eyes fluttered open and she looked up at the person beside her. It was what appeared to be a young female doctor wearing a lab coat and a bright smile. Her dark hair was done up and she had glasses perched upon her nose.
Her face lit up as she noticed that the patient had regained consciousness. "Oh, good, you are finally waking up. How are you feeling?" She asked in a concerned tone.
Reaching up, she placed delicate fingers to her throbbing head, realizing that there was a bandage wrapped around her head. She could dimly recall battling with Sebastian, but her mind was foggy on the details of the fight. "I feel alright… I guess." She muttered, her voice deep and raspier than usual, her throat was dry.
The doctor smiled down at her. "Well, take it easy next time, you hear?"
After this small conversation, the woman proceeded to look her over in order to see if she was alright. "It looks like your eyes are focusing. You should be fine. Say your name for me."
"Uh…" She paused for a moment trying to recall her name and understand the question. Finally she said. "Quinn Fabray."
"Good. You know Quinn; you should really take it easy in training. Next time you might not be so lucky."
"Tell that to Sebastian." She stated spitefully, running a hand through her medium length blonde hair as she sat up in the hospital bed.
"Sebastian won't listen to anyone. Why don't you just ignore him?"
"I can't just run away." Quinn said.
The doctor shook her head at her. "So, you wanna be cool, huh? Well, don't get hurt in the process." She paused to look at her sheets. "Let's see, your instructor is… Santana Lopez! I'll call her now. Just wait a minute."
Quinn watched as the older woman walked out of the room, she then heard talking in the other room. "Santana? Come get your student. Yes, yes, her injury is not serious. It'll probably leave a scar. Right, now please come by."
Closing her eyes she thought back to the fight with Sebastian, she could recall his diabolical grin as he slashed her across the face with his sword. Blue eyes dancing as her blood flew through the air and dripped down her pale skin and over her shoulders. It would leave a scar from above her right eye and down over her perfect nose, to right below her left eye, but it could have been worse.
"I knew it'd either be you or Sebastian. Come on, let's go. Today's the field exam Q." Santana said jolting the blonde out of her thoughts. Hazel eyes opened and she witnessed a young looking Latina with dark hair pulled up into a ponytail, glasses, and an orange top with a skirt and long boots.
Quinn did not smile, but she did throw her legs over the bed. At first she stumbled just a little. Still, she was able to easily regain her balance and follow the instructor out the door of the infirmary. They started down the hallway of the school. Hazel eyes looking out the large windows that lined the walls and gave them a beautiful view of the gardens outside, she was ignoring her instructor for the most part.
"Quinn. What's goin' on in that head of yours?" Santana questioned, looking to her student and one of her best friends.
"Nothing, really." She muttered.
"Damn Q, do you always gotta be so broody?"
"I am not broody." Quinn dismissed the accusation as she watched a beautiful blue bird fly by the windows. It looked so beautiful, so free. "I am more complex then you appear to think."
"Well, then tell me more about yourself."
"It's none of your—"
"—business. Yeah, yeah, I get it." Santana waved a hand at the blonde, used to her attitude by now. She had been around her for a long time and it was something that she had grown to both love and hate about her.
They started to walk up a flight of stairs that led to an elevator, taking the elevator in silence they made their way up to the second floor and through another hallway toward Quinn's classroom. Once inside, she took a seat toward the back at her computer and stared toward the board, waiting for Santana to begin her lecture.
"Good mornin' class. Let's start with today's schedule. There seems to have been some rumors flying around since yesterday, so let's just clear it up. Yes, the field exam for SeeD candidates will begin this afternoon. Those not joining and those that failed last week's test are to stay here in study hall. Field exam participants will have free time 'til the exam. Just be sure you're in top condition. Meet in the hall at 1600 hours. I'll announce the team assignments there. Any questions?" The Latina placed her hands on her hips and looked her class over.
Everyone remained silent under her glare.
"Oh and Sebastian. Don't go and injure your partner while training. Be careful from now on."
The young man stared across the classroom at Quinn, catching hazel eyes with clear blue. Obviously angry with her. He hated her.
Santana continued, "Field exam participants. I'll see you all later."
Most of the students stood to their feet and started toward the door. The blonde student was stopped by her instructor though, just before she could get out of the classroom. "Oh and Q. I need to talk to you." Quinn glanced over her shoulder and nodded as she headed toward Santana. "You haven't been to the Fire Cavern yet, have you? You won't be able to take part in today's SeeD exam if you don't pass this prerequisite."
'I was going to go this morning, but Sebastian…' She thought to herself, watching as the tall slender man in the long white trench coat made his way out of the classroom.
"Thinking up a good excuse?"
"I have no excuses, I should have done it." Quinn responded.
"It's cool Q, you still got today, so let's just get going. I'll be waitin' for you at the front gate, so come down when you're ready."
She watched Santana walk out of the room and she bit down on her bottom lip, hoping that she was ready for the exam. She felt confident that she knew the material. Quinn started out of the classroom and toward the outer corridor.
"I'm late, I'm late!" A female's voice shouted down the hallway, and then someone ran into Quinn before falling to the ground. Looking down at the woman who had run into her, she realized that she was a rather tall blonde wearing a short black skirt and a black blazer, her hair was up in a ponytail and she had bright slanted blue eyes.
"Are you alright?"
The girl quickly jumped to her feet and smiled brightly, laughing at her own stupidity for running into the shorter blonde. "I'm fine. Sorry. I was kinda in a hurry." Suddenly she glanced down the hallway. "Hey, did you just come from that class? Is—Is homeroom over?"
"Yes." Quinn said with a nod of affirmation.
"Oh no!" She whined. "This place is so much bigger than my last Garden. Hey, hey. I just transferred here. Do you think you could show me around?"
"I don't really have the time, but I suppose I could take you to the first floor lobby and show you the directory." She suggested.
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"That's the directory." Quinn stated simply as they approached a large computer screen in the center of the lobby. It had a touch screen monitor and large images on it. "Balamb Garden is rather large, so it is a good idea to check here before you go anywhere."
"Awesome." She said in a monotone voice, but she was smiling.
"I'll give a quick explanation of the various facilities, but then I really need to be on my way."
"Yes, ma'am."
Quinn smiled softly at the other blonde's childishness and started to press her fingers to the screen as she explained what the school consisted of. "You'll find a dormitory to the north. A majority of the students live in the dorms. There aren't too many students who actually commute."
"Yeah, I'm in the dorms too!"
"Well, you can rest and change in there. West of the North Block is the cafeteria. There is always a rush for their specialty, so you had better get used to waiting in line."
"Got it!"
"East of the North Block is the parking lot. We usually take the Garden cars when a mission comes up. The front gate is located to the south…" That reminded Quinn that she needed to meet with Instructor Lopez at the front gate, so she decided she needed to hurry along. "Next, we have the quad, located in the West Block. There's an event being planned there—"
"—I know! I know! The Garden Festival! It's going to be like great and stuff. I'm planning to be on the committee with my cat Lord Tubbington, I'm hoping it will help him stop smoking if he gets other hobbies; so far he is the only other member. You want to help out, too?"
Quinn let out a sigh. "Let's just continue. South of the West Block is the infirmary. This is where you get treated for your injuries, but a lot of students just go there for advice from Ms. Pillsbury. The East Block has the training center. It's the only facility open during the night. It is used for training; they have real monsters in there. If you don't take it seriously, you may easily end up dead."
Blue eyes widened at this. "I don't want to die, at least not until One Tree Hill gets canceled."
"Then just be careful." She was starting to get a headache.
"Okay."
"South of the East Block is the library. There is a lot of material you can look up there, but the terminals in the classroom are a lot more efficient. And you already know about the classroom, correct?"
"Yeah, I remember that one."
"Alright, the headmaster's office is located on the third floor, but you cannot get in without permission. Mr. Schuester is adamant about that. Any questions?"
"Nope, I got it, hey are you taking today's SeeD exam?"
"Yes."
"Then maybe I'll see you again, later. I've already finished my training at my previous Garden so I'm taking the SeeD exam today, too. Good luck to both of us then. Thanks for the help." With that the tall blonde walked away from Quinn, never giving her a name.
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Quinn arrived at the front gate of the school, spotting Santana who was waiting impatiently for her. "Hey Q, finally you made it. Jesus Christ, I thought Sebastian had killed you or something."
"As if he could." She responded confidently and stubbornly.
"Always so stubborn. Come on, you ready to go?"
Quinn nodded.
"The Fire Cavern used for this test is located east of here. Let's go."
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The two women walked toward the entrance of the cave. Quinn was wielding her gunblade that looked like a shotgun with a long sword attached to it, it was capable of both shooting bullets and slicing through flesh. Santana was also wielding her weapon which was a long whip that had small blades running along it.
In front of the cave stood two men dressed in long red robes. One of them spoke up as they approached. "Objective: To obtain a low-level monster. Are you ready?"
Quinn nodded. "Yes, I am prepared."
"I'm here to make sure things go well. Instructor No. 14, Santana Lopez."
The robed man spoke again. "Select a time limit. Choose one suited to your abilities. Challenging, yet reasonable."
Biting down on her bottom lip she thought about what Sebastian had told her, he had completed his test in twenty minutes, she planned to do better than that. "Ten Minutes."
Santana looked to her. "Q, you don't gotta beat—"
"—Ten Minutes."
"Very well. Good luck." The robed man said before he moved out of the way allowing her and Santana entrance into the cave.
"My job is just to support you in battle; everything else is up to you." The Latina told her as they started through the cave, lava on all sides of them, it should have been terrifying. But Quinn never got scared of anything, not anymore.
"Fine." She muttered.
"You know." She said in a flirtatious manner. "The girls often choke on this test when I come with them. I guess I'm too damn sexy it makes them nervous."
Quinn did not say anything in response; she knew that Santana was known around the school as the instructor that got with all of the students. She was not aged or anything of the sort, so it was not strange, in fact she was about Quinn's age, but it was not something that was appealing to the blonde.
Finally, they reached their destination. A fiery hole located in the back of the cave.
"This is it, you ready?"
Quinn nodded her head impatiently.
"Well you definitely aren't lacking confidence, Q." Santana laughed rolling her black eyes and holding onto the handle of her whip tightly. Preparing for battle.
A large demonic dog like creature rose out of the lava and flew into the air; he had no wings but somehow possessed the power of flight. He howled out, his long snout aimed toward the sky and his muscular body tense. "Impudent humans!" The creature spoke, laughing at them.
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Quinn and Santana had destroyed the monster and he had agreed to join their party, in a way the blonde had now made the monster her pet. He would fight for her and protect her if she ever were in need of his help. All SeeD's were to have at least one of these creatures.
Now they arrived back at the main gate of the school.
"Good job!" She told the student. "Now go and change into your uniform and assemble at the first floor lobby."
Quinn nodded and headed through the gate.
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"Quinn! Over here!" Santana shouted catching the blonde's attention. "I'll be announcing the squad assignments for the exam now." Nodding her head, she walked toward the Latina, now wearing her school uniform. "It looks like you'll be paired up with…Noah Puckerman."
Quinn groaned out in frustration. "Do I have to be paired with him? Can't I switch members?"
"Nope Q, I'm sorry but that's against the rules. Get your ass over here Puckerman!"
A young man wearing a black t-shirt and long jean-shorts that were sagging down past his knees and some boots ran up to them. He had a Mohawk and clear brown eyes as well as a smile on his lips and a tattoo on his face. Approaching the two women he did a few flips, kicks, and threw some punches into the air in order to show off his fighting abilities. "Dude, this is so cool, I'm with you?"
Quinn nodded, not nearly as amused with the pairing. Puck had been trying to date her for years now and she continued to ignore his advances, but now she was going to be stuck with him for an entire mission.
"What's up babe, heard you got whooped pretty damn bad this morning by Sebastian."
"We weren't fighting. We were training." She muttered.
"I bet you he don't think so. Look, Sebastian's just bein' a pain in the ass. All you got to do is ignore him." He smirked after saying this. "And I know that you know how to do that 'cause you've been ignoring me for years."
"Excuse me, but I'm sorry to say this, Sebastian is your squad leader." Santana informed.
"Say what?" Puck asked, a scowl forming on his face.
"It can't be changed so get the hell over it Puckerman." Santana said in an annoyed tone. "Sebastian, are you here?"
Sebastian walked over with a few other boys who were dressed up in similar outfits to his. He asked their instructor what it was that she wanted and she nodded toward Quinn and Puck. "You're the squad leader. Good luck."
"Instructor…" Sebastian said, blue eyes glancing to the people that he despised, before glancing back to her, a devious grin spreading across his face. "I hate it when people wish me luck. Save those words for a bad student that needs them, eh?"
"Okay then. Good luck Sebastian." She repeated.
"I'm adding you to the list Ms. Lopez." He responded.
Santana shrugged her shoulders and laughed a little. "Have fun with that. Alright, you're all assigned to Squad B. I'll be the instructor in charge."
Sebastian walked in front of Quinn and Puck, looking them both over. "Listen up. Teamwork is unnecessary, what you need to do is stay out of my way. That is a Squad B rule as of now, don't you dare forget it."
"Is everyone here?" Commander Schuester asked as he approached them all.
They all nodded.
"It's been a while, everyone. How is everyone doing? This exam will involve twelve members from Squad A through D; you will be proceeding to a real battlefield. Obviously, the battles are real not simulated. Life and death, victory and defeat, honor and disgrace. Each of these go hand in hand. There's only one way or the other. How about it? Are you still up for it?"
Again the students nodded their approval with the situation.
"Good. You will be accompanied by nine SeeD members. Should you fail, these members shall get the job done. They always do. Well, that's one less worry on your mind. The pride of Balamb Garden, the elite mercenary force, SeeD! Learn from them, obey their commands and accomplish the mission. Prove yourselves worthy of becoming a member of SeeD. Best of luck."
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Authors Note
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