For the record; I do not own the characters from final fantasy vii. Never will. Warning: Yaoi ahead; you were warned.
To Come Full Circle
Prologue
The end of the Sorceress' war marked a drastic change in everyday life; a change that not only effected Squall, but the rest of the world as well. After the defeating of Ultimacia, Rinoa brought an end to the Sorceress Chain by willing herself to another plane of existence. Squall found himself mourning the loss of a friend. A friend was all he could ever allow himself to be with her. "There is only one person I have ever loved."
Nothing ever happened between them. Squall didn't even start liking the man until after he regained some of his childhood memories in Trebia. Remembering how he looked out for him; after the others were adopted from the small orphanage off the coast of Centra. He also remembered how inseperatable they became. That's why they were never adopted. Squall wouldn't leave Seifer, and Seifer wouldn't leave Matron. Matron was the only mother Seifer had ever known. Squall and Ellone went to the orphanage when Raine died and Laguna was away fighting Sorceress Adell. Selphie's parents disappeared without a trace; she was found half starved to death by a nosy neighbor who thought the couple might need help with the new baby. Irvine's and Quistice's parents were casualties of the war between Centra and Sorceress Adell. Zell and Seifer were abandoned by their parents as newborns.
After the war ended, Seifer and Edea went on trial for war crimes. Seifer was acquitted. He has no memories of being under the influence of Ultimacia. He did remember going with Matron at the Timber Broadcasting Station; however, he didn't kill civilians until fully under her influence. Edea however wasn't so lucky. Even though she past the "gift" on to Rinoa; she was sealed until further study could prove she wasn't any harm to society. Cid was devastated, and had himself sealed along with her. The gardens and the SeeD program were shut down after the war; until Quistice and Xu bought Balam and Galbadia gardens and turned them into Universities. Irvine and Zell became Laguna's personal body guards. They get great pay; they talk about going into business for themselves when Laguna retires. "Fat chance that will ever happen; even if he wanted to, the people of Esthar wouldn't let him." Selphie owns and operates the Timber Broadcasting Network in Timber. She is working to get a television in every home across the globe. Squall moved to Winn Hill and bought his late mothers old bar. The community is quiet, and Squall enjoys the peace. He just bought the Winn Hill Manson and plans to turn it into an orphanage. He still needs to find "someone" to help manage the facility….
Chapter One
Squall just finishes cleaning the bar when the phone rings. "Hello?" There is a pause at the other end of the line. "Hi Squall, long time no see." "Irvine?" "Yea!…I heard from Selph that you just bought that ole mansion at Winn Hill. I was wondering what you had in mind." "How does she always know? I should probably check to see if she has my house bugged or something." I just finished with the paperwork; I was going to tell you all about it when I received confirmation. I plan to make an orphanage out of it. I am having trouble finding a manager though." "I see." "I would normally hire a local person for the job; but, I just don't think they are up to it." "Everyone qualified is ether too old or too inexperienced." "Have you talked to Quisti? I am sure she would have a few people in mind." "No. I haven't. "The last time I talked to her; she wouldn't stop trying to get me to teach Sorceress War history."" "I'll call her tomorrow. She will know what to do." "Thanks, "not really," this project is really important to me." "I am glad you are keeping busy." "It isn't about keeping busy; there were a lot of casualties caused by the war. I am doing this for the children who lost there families. I only think it is appropriate." "I didn't mean an offence." "No; I am sorry. I am just under a lot of stress." "I understand. Don't worry about it." "Understood. I will see you next week then?" "Who told you!" The overly exertive cowboy blurts out. "It was just a hunch; Selphie called me just yesterday. She seemed like she was hiding something that directly involved me." "Damb…We wanted it to be a surprise. Oh well….Catch you later then." says a slightly disappointed cowboy.
"How come they always call me at closing time? Couldn't they call me during normal hours? Squall starts to finish closing the bar. "Hein I need a dishwasher; If only I could turn a profit in this place." He finishes up the dishes and gives the tables and bar a good wipe down. As he heads up stairs he gets the eerie feeling of being watched. "I really wish Pearl would get a new hobby." He internally thought to himself. Reaching his final destination for the evening; Squall decides to take a short shower before heading to bed. "I hate smelling like food when I wake up in the morning." Exhausted; he tries to remind himself in order to take the extra effort to bath.
After almost entirely disrobing; Squall hears a couple of knocks on the door downstairs. "What the Hell?"
Chapter One is rather short; but, it does get the story off to a good start. It does also contain a rather lengthy prologue. If you skipped over it; you may want to go back and read the prologue. It is very important to the story. Please review. No Yaoi haters you; were warned.