Gem: Random as all hell AU from watching too much Mary Poppins. This takes place post-game. Warnings: excessive drunkenness and OOC Squall and Seifer. This fic I blame on my sleepless roommate giving me random ideas. I don't even own the copy of Mary Poppins I'm watching so what makes you think I own FFVIII?
Quistis had decided that all of her companions had quite enough to drink. Yes it was Garden Festival and yes, Irvine had tangoed her past Squall that morning but all of them really needed to quit drinking.
"Ain't it a glorious day?" Seifer belted. "Right as a mornin' in May. I feel like I could fly."
"Seifer! Get in from there!" Quistis yelled as she pulled Seifer back into the room. No need to have anyone accidentally get killed.
"'Ave you ever seen the grass so green? Or a bluer sky?" Seifer sang as he grabbed her shoulders.
"Oh, it's a jolly holiday with Quistis! Quistis makes your 'eart so light…."
"Really Seifer. You're drunk beyond belief," she said as she attempted to push him off of her.
"When the day is gray and ordinary, Quistis makes the sun shine bright!"
Okay, now that was just a bit absurd even for Seifer. She continued trying to push him off.
"Oh 'appiness is bloomin' all around 'er. The daffoldils are smilin' at the dove. When Quistis 'olds your 'and you feel so grand. Your 'eart starts beatin' like a big brass band. Oh, it's a jolly holiday with Quistis. No wonder that it's Quistis that we love!"
Seifer apparently wasn't drunk enough to be able to carry her because she soon found herself in his arms.
"Seifer! Put me down this instant!" she demanded.
"Now then what'd be nice. We'll start with raspberry ice and then some cakes and tea. Order what you will. There'll be no bill. It's complimentary."
"Dear Hyne, Rinoa is as drunk as Seifer!" Quistis thought as she attempted to get out of Seifer's arms without hurting either one of them.
"Oh, it's a jolly holiday with you, Squall. Gentlemen like you are few though you're just a diamond in the rough, Squall. Underneath your blood is blue!"
Quistis managed to shift herself enough that she could see Rinoa and Squall in her kitchen. Squall had sufficiently less to drink than Rinoa but was still drunk enough to dance through the kitchen with his girlfriend.
"You'd never think of pressing your advantage. Forbearance is the hallmark of your creed. A lady needn't fear when you are near. Your sweet gentility is crystal clear!" Rinoa was still drunkenly singing while dancing Squall through the kitchen.
"Oh, it's a jolly holiday with you, Squall. A jolly, jolly holiday with you!
"All right! All of you are drunk beyond belief. Don't you all have jobs tomorrow morning? And Seifer, put me down this instant or I will use an Ice spell on your jewels!"
Seifer hastily dropped her on her bed and abandoned her room. Squall gave her a look before dancing Rinoa out the door and leaving Quistis to dig Irvine and Selphie out from wherever they were hiding.
"Is it safe to come out now? Seifer and Rinoa scare me when they're drunk," Selphie said as she emerged from behind a potted plant. Irvine followed not far behind her carrying a video camera.
"I have blackmail for the next time they all decide to get drunk in my apartment and whenever Squall decides to claim to be emotionless."
"Maybe we should get them drunk more often," Selphie suggested. "But then they won't be ready for anything since this time is special."
"You two should head to bed. Tomorrow's going to crazy. Are all the plans set in place?"
"Yes. Zell left early to put the finishing touches on everything. And this time, Rinoa will like our rendition." Selphie yawned and then started heading out the door. "Night."
Quistis smiled as the two of them left and headed to bed herself.
"I have strange friends but I wouldn't have them any other way."