***IMPORTANT NOTE: I EDITED THIS CHAPTER! - 12/April/2015***

Hi everybody! I began playing this game a few weeks ago. It's been years since I finished it and I couldn't avoid feeling a wave of nostalgia. So I decide to write a story! Inspiration got into me when I had to visit the Galbadia Garden (Hahaha! I wrote this a year ago… man, now I know why I had to wait to write this story… I am sure you will love it, too.)

After I wrote chapter 3, I decided to change the story a little bit to fit a new idea. So, luckily for Seifer, he got off the hook and Zell took his place. I am editing the already posted chapters to change the way I am writing it, to give you more information about all characters instead of only focusing on Seifer (I couldn't move the story to where I wanted this way…). Bear in mind, Seifer is the protagonist of this drama/adventure story. Oh and before I forget, this is a Seifer/Zell fanfiction with lots of drama, change of couples, one side feelings, jealously, treachery and lots of surprises. I promise it will be worth it.

Disclaimer: I don't own Final Fantasy VIII.

Chapter 1: A New Day

Three pair of boots echoed through the deserted corridors of Balamb Garden. The team walked in a comfortable silence from the training area to the dorms. It was already past midnight and the team wanted to get their much needed sleep after a busy day. Between training and making sure every student followed the rules, the day passed in a blur.

At the front of the group walked none other than the leader, Seifer. His short golden hair was disheveled from the training. His deep teal eyes stared intently at the floor in deep thought. His weapon of choice, Hyperion, dangled from his right hand with the tip of the blade almost touching the ground below.

A few steps behind him walked Raijin and Fujin. Both looked a little dirty, disheveled and spent; but happy with their performance and the results of their training. In a week, the three of them were going to participate in the final exams to become SEEDS.

It's been a year since sorceress Ultimecia was killed. Lots of things changed in Balamb Garden. Squall and his team were treated like celebrities and everyone wanted to be as powerful and successful as them. Seifer, on the other hand, received a lot of mistrustful stares.

It was a miracle that Squall decided to spare his life and accept him in Balamb Garden. Squall not only let him continue with his disciplinary committee; but also gave him the opportunity to participate in the exams to become a SEED. Seifer didn't know why Squall would do such a thing. But he did and now Seifer could change his life and be what he really wanted to be.

Seifer couldn't stop wondering how he ended with such a disadvantage. His sworn nemesis was the top Commander and his evil lackeys were placed in strategic positions. He thought that Quistis was going to be an Instructor again, but it seems that Squall managed to change that. Now, she was his personal assistant and took charge of the already graduated Seeds.

What surprise him even more was that Squall thought that Zell, Selphie and Irvine were fit to be Instructors. He sincerely wished to know what possessed Squall to put Irvine as an Instructor. He had almost a year as an instructor and there were too many scandals involving him and several female students. There was no proof to shows it was true, but the rumors existed nonetheless.

He knew that deep inside, Squall was getting his sweet revenge. It was hard not to notice when Squall put Seifer and his crew under the wing of none other than his favorite instructor. Instructor Chickenwuss as Seifer secretly call him. Squall had been clear that he won't tolerate insubordination from his part and if Zell ever find out he still gave him nicknames, he was sure hell will break loose.

He clearly saw the irony of his predicament. The person he disagreed the most, and no he has never bullied the blasted dwarf, now had his future in his hands. He could do anything he wanted with Seifer and Seifer himself couldn't do a thing about it.

Trying to protect what was left of his pride, Seifer tried many times to get into Instructor Chickenwuss' nerves. He couldn't begin a fight or disobey him, but he could say a few disrespectful words here and there. It didn't work even if he tried to be as blunt and direct as he could be. Zell knew too well who had the power between the two and that fact awake Seifer's anger and resentment.

One day his anger rose to the point that he actually manage to disobey Squall's rule and initiate a fist fight with his Instructor. That was the worst moment of judgment he had in all his life. The fight didn't last long and he ended in the infirmary with two broken ribs and a mild concussion. He didn't know when Chickenwuss got so fast and so strong. He would never engage a fight, with the martial artist, without Hyperion again.

At least Zell didn't tell Squall about his insubordination. Later on, he discovered that his training at the training center went wrong when a worried Rinoa entered in the room, fussed over him and told him the story later on. He still hated Rinoa, but he tried to be somewhat polite since she showed genuine concern for his well being.

At least everything was going to be over soon. He just needs to pass the exams. "Good night, Seifer." Raijin said as he wrote is code on the dorm access panel. His words were enough to bring Seifer into the present. "NIGHT..!" Fujin said as she too wrote the code of her dorm. "Good night, guys." Seifer answered them as he also wrote his code and entered in his personal room.

Raijin and Fujin had to share their dorms with another fellow student. Squall gave Seifer a personal dorm, because he was sure that if he paired Seifer with someone else, there could be fights and terrible consequences.

Seifer bathed and got changed into more comfortable clothes. His head touched the pillows and he was fast asleep.

Alright, I finish editing this. I decide to keep most of the things and add a few colorful insults here and there...