1 M i n d . G a m e s

Disclaimer: I don't own this stuff! (Final Fantasy, characters, world, etc.)

Reading: Anything that Squall is thinking is in between **'s!

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[A large shadow swept across Balamb, and was heading for Garden. The shape- shifting shadow crept through the gates, stalking something. It swam through the air and into the dormitories, seeping into Squall's dorm. It stood above his bed, getting closer and closer, it's hot breath flowing against his face.]

Squall jumped up with a cold sweat, dripping all over him, and he was breathing heavily. There was no shadow, but the odd thing was, his door was wide open. Squall fell back onto his pillow, trying to catch his breath. He got out of bed, shut his door and turned towards the bed. He noticed something sparkling on the floor…it was his wedding ring! Confused, Squall picked up the ring and slipped it back onto his finger.

"Squall, please report to the bridge ASAP!"

Cid called on the intercom. Squall walked in the bathroom, washed his face and got dressed. He took the elevator to the bridge and reported to Cid.

"Squall…I hate to spoil such a beautiful day, but…Ultimecia's spirit is back and drifting around in search of a new way to finish what she started three years ago.

*Ultimecia…*

"Seifer has decided to help us with this problem. He could be of good use to us. So don't be surprised if you see him walking around Garden. It appears she's after a SeeD this time, and not Edea. SeeDs have unimaginable strength, and they use powerful GF's and magic. We believe that she'll go after the most powerful one she can find, so be careful. Her whereabouts are still unknown, however. If you see anything suspicious, report to me right away. That is all, be sure to warn the others."

Squall nodded and walked back to the elevator.

*Ultimecia…My dream…No, it couldn't be.*

After warning his comrades, Squall decided to work on his skills a little, and go to the training center. On the way, Squall saw the three disciplinary committee members all walking together down the hallways. Seifer stopped and gave Squall a salute. Squall saluted back and smiled. After a few runs in the training center, Squall was beginning to get quite tired so he walked back to his dorm; not realizing his wedding ring had fallen off again. When he opened the door, Rinoa was waiting for him. Squall smiled immediately.

"Hi honey! Where've you been?" Rinoa asked sounding incredibly happy to see him.

"Just at the training center."

Rinoa walked up to Squall and kissed him. She smiled and then realized he wasn't wearing his wedding ring. "Squall, where's your wedding ring?"

"Oh no…It must've fallen off while I was in the training center!" Squall stated, gazing down at his hand. "I'll go run and get it." He told her.

"Alright! I'll see you in a little while then?"

"Of course." Squall smiled.

They kissed each other goodbye and Squall dashed to the training center. Halfway in, Squall spotted the ring. Relieved, he picked it up. Suddenly, something attacked him from behind, knocking the ring out of his hands. Squall hit the ground, banging his head against a rock. He rolled over on his back and held his forehead in pain.

"Ugh…" Squall moaned.

Squall's vision became blurry and he was seeing double. Dizziness soon fell upon him as well.

"Hello, Squall." A voice hissed.

Squall could barely see the figure in front of him. It's blood red eyes staring straight through his soul.

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So how was it??? To find out what happens next you'll just have to wait until I put up chapter two! lol! Please R&R! Thanks!

~Quisty121