Disclaimer: I don't own the FF8 peoples so don't sue. All you'll get is some half-written fics and assorted anime posters anyway.

This fic is dedicated to Lark from Final Fantasy Freaks since she inspired me to write it.

~*~My first attempt at a ramble~*~

Katori: Well, here it is. My first ramble.

Seifer: And probably her last if it's anything like the rest of her writings.

Katori: Shut up, you! *regains composure* Anyways.....

[Nida and Xu walk in]

Together: Do we get to be in it?

Nida: Yeah, we ARE from FF8.

Xu: And have halfway important roles.

Nida: My role is better.

Katori: Holy craps! I'm not even halfway into this and I already have ramble-crashers! Raijin!!!!!

[Raijin runs in and picks up Xu and Nida. Fujin comes in a minute later.]

Nida: Hey! Why does he get to be in this and we don't!?

Katori: Easy, he's the bouncer.

Fujin: CORRECT. *kicks Raijin* FINISH.

Raijin: *throws Xu and Nida out* I like this job, y'know?

Katori: Good job Rai.

Raijin: *dreamy eyes* You're welcome, y'know?

Katori: *sweatdrops* Anyways.... *Raijin continues to stare at her dreamily* ........Fujin?

Fujin: *kicks Raijin* STUPID. LEAVE.

[Fujin drags Raijin away.]

Seifer: Stupid Raijin. Why the hell do you keep him around? For that matter, why the hell do you keep Chicken-wuss around?

Katori: *looks over* Where have you been?

Seifer: Well......*cough*.....hiding. Nida scares me. He's waaaaay more creepy then Edea and Ultimecia combined.

Katori: Agreed. Hmmm....we should get someone interesting in here.....

Seifer: What? I'm not interesting enough for you!?

Katori: *completely ignoring him* I know! Zell-chaaaaaann!

Seifer: Chicken-wuss is more interesting than me? BS!

Zell: Yup, but that one was obvious. Hi there Katori.

Katori: *dreamy eyes* Hi Zell.

Seifer: Dammit! Stop with the swooning! *stands in front of Zell*

Zell: Oi, what the hell is your problem?

Seifer: .......None of your business, chicken-wuss.

Irvine: Smooth one, Seifer.

Seifer: When the hell did you get here?

Irvine: Katori called me up a while ago. Said she had a job for me or something like that.

Katori: *snaps out of her Zell-infested daydreams* Huh? Oh hi Irvy! Glad you could make it!

Irvine: So what kind of job do you have for me? Do you need some handy work done? You know I'm very good with my hands..... *devilish grin*

Katori: Actually I just needed you to run to the store and get me some groceries.

Irvine: *sweatdrop*

Zell and Seifer: *laughing their asses off*

Irvine: *forced smile* Anything for such a beautiful lady......... *Katori hands him a list* Hmm....eggs, bread, chips, soda, assorted party goods.........feminine hygiene products? Shit.....*stomps off to the store*

Katori: Thanks Irvy!!!

Zell: Why party goods?

Katori: Oh, hee hee......didn't I tell you I'm having a party? Everyone's invited.....except Xu and Nida. But that's a given.

Seifer: What are we celebrating?

Katori: *grins* My first ramble!!!!!!

Seifer: *scoffs*

Katori: Oh poo on you!

Zell: Hey! That wasn't very nice, Seifer! She's doing her best!

[Squall wanders in]

Squall: Is Rinoa here yet? *glances around nervously*

Katori: No, the idiot isn't here yet.

Squall: Good.

Zell: Hey I thought you only disliked Xu and Nida.

Katori: Well, I dislike them too but Rinoa a pain in the ass.

Squall: *random screaming fit* Why, oh why did I like her? Why couldn't I have just hooked up with Quistis like a smart person!? *back to normal*

Katori: Because then we wouldn't have a game. But you're right.....Quistis is much better then Rinoa.

Rinoa: *pops in* *sing-song voice* My ears are ringing. Squally-kins, are you professing your love for me again?

Squall: *passes out*

Rinoa: Oh dear!

Seifer: Your beauty must have blinded him. *snickers*

Rinoa: Oh you're right! *drags Squall off* I guess I'll just have to revive him!

Squall: *wakes up, screams in terror, and passes out again*

Irvine: I'm back. *hands Katori the bags of groceries* Here you go. *mumbles to himself about pads and embarrassment*

Katori: Aw, thank you Irvine. Now I can finish setting up for my party!

[hours later at a party in the Garden....]

Rinoa: *drags Squall to the dance floor* Oh, do you remember our first dance, Snookums?

Squall: *mumbles incoherently*

Katori: *standing by a wall with Seifer* Aw, poor Squall.

Seifer: Serves him right for being such a wuss.

Selphie: *bounds over* This is a great party! But.....*sniffles*...why didn't you let me help plan it? You know I'm good at those things...... *pouts*

Katori: Awww....I'm sorry Selphie. Uh....*looks around for a distraction* *finds Irvine hitting on a nearby girl.* *grabs him and pulls him over* Look, Selphie, Irvine just came over to dance with you! *shoves Irvine at Selphie*

Selphie: Really? Yay! *bounds off with Irvine in tow*

Katori: Crisis averted. *sees Quistis* Hey there, Quis.

Quistis: Hello. *Katori gets a devilish grin* Hm? *whispers something in Quistis's ear* Oh! Ok. *walks through the crowd, grabs Rinoa and shoves her out of the way.* May I cut in? Thank you. *dances with Squall*

Squall: *breathes a sigh of relief*

Seifer: You're evil, you know that don't you?

Katori: Yup.

Fujin: *approaches Seifer* DANCE.......please?

Seifer: *gives Katori a questioning look*

Katori: Go have fun. Dance! Be merry!

Seifer: Ok.....but only one dance. Wouldn't want to ruin my reputation or anything. *walks off with Fujin*

Katori: *watches all the dancers and sighs*

Zell: *notices Katori and walks over to her* .....May I have this dance?

Katori: *smiles and moves to the dance floor with Zell* Thank you Zell- chan.....

Zell: No problem.

Raijin: *walks in and see Katori with Zell* Kaaaaaaaat! Dance with meeeeee! *bounds over to her*

Katori: Gyah! *jumps into Zell's arms*

Raijin: *flies past Katori and Zell and falls on Rinoa*

Rinoa: Hunny-bunch! Help me!

Squall: *pretends not to hear her*

[The song ends and Headmaster Cid walks up to the podium]

Cid: *clears his throat* We're gathered here today to honor Katori for her first ramble. She has managed to write coherently the whole time and hasn't killed anyone.....yet. *Hands Katori a "Good job on your first ramble" trophy*

Katori: Thank you, thank you. I'd like to thank all the little people.....Chiriko, Vivi, Hiei, Miboshi......and of course my mom for not banning me from the computer even though I don't do anything productive on it.

Edea: So, what are you planning on doing now that you've won the "Good job on your first ramble" award?

Katori: I'm going to write some more!!!!!

FF8 cast: Noooooo!

Katori: *evil glance* What was that!?

FF8 cast: .......Nothing.

Katori: That's what I thought.

~*~The End~*~