AN: HIya! again! I'm Zoe if you don't know who I am. This will be my fourht story. I have a life so they all won't be updated as quickly so I am sorry. But some say I do update quickly anyways. Things will be posted once a month if not more. I also am working on spelling. I know I am bad. I am Dyslexic. So you have been for warned! TY for reading my stories.. or story. Zoe. O and please note only the plot is mine, and that is all. The story takes place in an au. So the game.. has nothing to do with it but the name and charactors. ty. O one last thing! I love Reviews and I do feed off of feed back, and each person who reviews gets a personal AN in the bening of each chapter! Hehe R&R! Please!

Starting Over

Chapter; One.

Dogs barked somewhere nearby in the woods, as the moon shined down on them. The dark of night hid her as she ran. Desperately she picked up her pace. It had been hours sence she left the main house. Blindly she ran through a stream hoping that would through the dogs off. She had to get away, she had to leave, anything was better than being where she was. Her whole body acked as branches tore at her face, arms, and legs. She knew the main road out of the small town was near by, that she was running along side it. Everything in her told her to get out of Balamb. Slowly the dogs barks died in the night, this time she took her chance and looked back. Nothing, she saw nothing, but the small dirt path that cut the forest. Turning round, she realised to late that there was a low branch and a sharp drop. "Agh!" The branch hit her square in the pelvis, sending her head over feet down the sharp drop. A sicking 'crack' rang in her ears before her world went black.

The screaming tea pot broke Squall's thoughts. It had been a long and sleepless night at his small house in the woods. It was the perfect place for a young writer. He had spent the better of two years here in the small town of Balamb, alone. There were the few most pepole would call friends, though they were few in numbers. The town was simply small and everyone knew everyone. This was one reason his mother had agreed to let him move out there, alone. Though his father and sister were not to pleased he had chosen to leave them.

His family had money and lots of it. His father, Launga Loir, was president of the great city Esthar. The large city had been feared by many small twons do to its shear size, and power. This placed Laguna at a high place in the world, by mistake if you asked his son. Thankfuly Squall had kept a low profile, and used his mother maiden name. This name played a large part in his life. He used it as a stage and writers name. Leonhart.

Now the town Squall called home, there were a few families you could work for. The Almasy's owned most of the town fallowed by the Heartilly's. The Almasy's had spent most of thier lives building the town, though the Heartilly's had moved right in and were starting push them out. There were also children in both families about Squall's age, but he neather knew or cared to meet them.

After finishing his morring tea, Squall headed out the door with his everyday wear, a leather jacket, white t-shirt, black pants, though his everyday belts were off. Winter had set into the small town, and Squall watched his breath dance in the sir before him. It would soon be too cold and he would have to drive to work everyday. He preferred to walk, but driving wasn't that bad. The daily walk was just so much more of a better way to start his day off. Quiet, alone, peaceful, perfect.

He worked in a small diner that was based on the 50s. A very larg loving woman owned and cooked Her name was Mrs. Dincht, but everyone knew her as Mommy D or MD. Everyone who worked there just called her mom. Squall liked the homey feeling of his work, but never showed it. M D even had her son working for her. Zell, a spunky blond blue eyed boy was the same age as Squall but had a 1000 times more energy. M D would put Squall on the same shift to even out the level of chaos. Early in the morring and late a night. Zell, Squall, Selphie, and Irvine worked togther. Selphie Tilmitt was a hypper small girl who was dating the young cow boy known as Irvine. Irvine Kinneas was a pervert to most, but in truth a good guy. Selphie was head over heals for him, but Irvine liked to play the feild and only lately agreed to be hers, and only hers. This angered Zell, and took him some time to get over Irvine. Squall knew Zell and Irvine were bi, but he was not and need not to worry.

Walking down the path his mind started to wonder, and his eyes watched the foliage. It was beautiful. The trees were naked, and the ground was clothed in the fallen leaves. The crisp air made everything smell sweet and new. As he got closer to the main road he saw that the trees had been broken. Leaning over he could hadly make out a figure. Slowly he slid down the drop to where the body was. Gently he picked it up. The young girl looked to be in a bad state, and most likely need some from of medical help. Sighing, he took her back to his house and rested her on the sofa. After he was sure she would be ok, he went to his phone. First he called Mommy D and told her that he would not be able to come in today, then he called Dr. Kadowaki. She was the only doctor in the small town, and knew Squall very well.

After he was done he walked back into the living area to se if she was ok. Her dress was poor, and looked blood stained. Walking back into the kitchen he grabbed a gamp rag. Kneeling next to her he gently started to wipe her face off. Suddenly a strong grip closed round his wrist. Looking into her eyes he saw fear. "I'm not going to hurt you. I called a doctor, and she'll be here soon." Slowly the grip eased on his arm and she rested back a bit. "Name?" He was blunt, but that was how he always was. After some time she left her raspy voice brake the quiet. "Quistis."

Zoe: Yay! I did it! I was going to make it longer! But here's a good spot. I thought I should leave you all hanging asking your selves things like 'OO Why was Quistis running away! Why is Squall helping her!? What was the point of the dogs!?" hehe

Quistis: What was the point of the dogs?

Zoe: umm you being run down like a fox!?

Quistis: OOO

Squall: Heheh Quistis a fox.. yep thats about it!

Zoe: Squall that was very OC!

Squall: whatever

Zoe: that's better!

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