Possessed
A Final Fantasy 8 Fanfic
Disclaimer: All characters belong to Squaresoft. I don't own anything.
A/N: If you've played the game, you know that Rinoa gets possessed, right? Well, I was thinking (At 7 in the morning on a hot, but quiet Sunday), what if another character, a favourite one, gets possessed too? Here is that story. Oh, and if I spelt the words 'possessed' wrong, it's not my fault, because my crappy computer isn't picking it up in spell check.
Spoiler Alert!!!!!
A/N: This story takes place almost right after the end of the game (the CG ending I mean). Actually, it's when they're planning the dance that you see in the CG ending if you don't shut the game down after you see Laguna at Raine's grave and the screen goes black. And it goes from there. But I just added some stuff. So it would be the dance, and then other..stuff...happens. But don't read this if you haven't beaten the game because I use the final ending in my story. You know, where Squall and Rinoa kiss? So if you haven't beaten the game, DON'T READ THIS!!!!!! (Well, after the line above, it's kinda too late now, don't ya think?)
Hold on. I want to say this, and I'm going to say this now, but it's only meant for anyone who didn't know this. After the CG ending (the bit with Laguna at Raine's grave), as well as the pre-credits (which is where you see Selphie running around with a video camera at the dance filming people), Keep the game running!!!!! It plays the full credits, and you get to see who played who in the game. After that, there's one last CG bit, and you get to see Squall and Rinoa kiss! *sighs* I must say, it's about time too.
A/N #2: Heh heh...I've changed the characters' personalities. Don't mind it. Like I said, it's a hot Sunday morning, and maybe the heat has just fried my brains a bit....
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"Squall Leonhart, you are going to help with the Garden committee, right?" asked Selphie Tilmitt.
"Whatever..." was the reply.
"Come on! You promised!" whined Selphie.
"If it means you'll stop bugging me, then yes!" said Squall in a frustrated tone.
"Okay, okay. Geez, you don't have to bite my head off."
"What if I want to?" he asked.
"Oh be quiet. Now, I need some ideas for the celebration dance we're going to have for us. You know, because we saved the world and everything. You don't have any, do you?"
"No."
"Thought so."
"And you forgot again," said Squall. "That I fought Ultimecia with you. And I was the one who kicked her ass."
"Was not!"
"Was too."
"Was not!"
"Was too."
"Will you two break it up?" came a voice. Both spun around, and saw Rinoa standing there.
"Uh...." was their response.
"Figures. Come on. Look outside. It's such a lovely day. How can you two fight on a day like this?" she asked.
"I'm sorry Rinoa. It's all Squall's fault!" Selphie burst out.
"So, what do you have to say for yourself Squall?" Rinoa asked, her hands on her hips and a mocking look on her face.
"Whatever..."
"Go figure. Men," she said to Selphie as she fought to keep from laughing. "Don't ask us, the superior sex, to explain their puny minds. Come on," she said, laughing. "I need to show you something in my room." Rinoa linked arms with Selphie and they ran off giggling together.
(A/N: No offense meant to guys. I'm just saying it because I say it sometimes, and so do a lot of people I know. But I don't mean anything. Honest!!!)
Squall sighed as he watched them go off together. Suddenly, he felt light headed (for whatever) reason, so he decided to step outside for a quick minute to get a breath of fresh air.
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Outside, in the forest by where Balamb was parked, a dark shadow waited. Waiting, for the right person and the right to come. Waiting...for it's victim.
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Finally, it was the night of the dance. A celebration for the five SeeD's and the Timber Owl who saved the world. There was music, dancing, and above it all, actual liquor. Champagne. There was laughter and happiness.
But, standing outside, our 'lone wolf' was standing on the balcony. Standing alone, just thinking to himself. Until....
"Mind if I join you?" asked a female voice.
Squall turned, and saw the object of his affections standing there.
"I said, mind if I join you?" asked Rinoa.
Yes.
"No," was what came out though. Rinoa smiled, and walked over to him, and leaned against the balcony like he was.
"So, what are you doing out here when the party is inside?"
None of your business.
"I don't do parties."
"Why not?" she asked.
"Dunno."
"Okay then." Rinoa fell silent as she looked out across the ocean the Garden was flying over.
A sudden flash of light caught Squall's eye, as it did Rinoa's. Squall looked up, and just like at the SeeD ball, he saw a shooting star go by.
Squall looked over Rinoa at the same time she looked over at him. Smiling, she held up a single finger. She was either asking for a dance again, or she was simply pointing out the shooting star to him. But Squall knew it was the first possibility though.
Smiling, he reached over and grasped her finger. Pulling her into his arms, he bent his head and kissed her. Rinoa wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him back, They kissed each other for several seconds before Rinoa broke the kiss, gasping for air.
"Why...?" she asked.
"I...love you, Rinoa," he said, afraid of what her answer to that would be. But she just grinned.
"I love you too Squall."
"You really mean that?" he asked.
"Yes. Does it surprise you?"
"Kind of," he admitted. "All my life, the only person I was really close to was Sis. But when she left, I was...all alone. I haven't been close to anyone since. It's not you, it's me."
"Oh," she said, unable to think of what to say.
"Yeah."
"But...you've got me, right?"
"Yeah. After I realized I loved you Rinoa, I thanked God every day, in my own way, that you were in my life. That I knew you. And I even hoped..." he trailed off.
"What?"
"That you...loved me too," he said in a whisper.
"I did. I didn't know it. I think I finally realized it when..."
"Yes?" Squall asked her.
"Hmmm....I'd have to say when we were on the Ragnarok."
"Yeah. Me too. And then those assholes from Esthar took you, and I didn't know what to do. It was like I was lost without you in my life."
"Really?" Rinoa asked, amazed that she played that big a role in his life.
"Yeah. It took some hot words from Quistis to get me moving again."
"What did she say?"
"Basically, how could I let you go? I said it was your choice, and she said that was nonsense. If I cared for you, and she knew it, then I should go after you. So I did."
"Wow."
"And then I got you back, and we kicked Ultimecia's ass," said Squall, smiling.
"I can remember that. And what happened afterwards, as much as I don't want to too."
"What did happen? I was out for awhile, so could you fill me in?" asked Squall.
"Now?" Rinoa asked.
Squall shrugged. "Why not?"
"Alright. But then you have to tell your side of the story," said Rinoa.
"Deal."
"Fine. After we beat Ultimecia, I was in the same white void they were. Everyone else was talking about how to get back to Garden, btu I was just looking for you. I think I got separated somehow, because the next thing I knew, I was on a dark plain of some sort. There were thunder clouds overhead, and in the distance I could just make out the shape of some mountains."
"Same here!" Squall said.
"I know. Because that's where I found you, lying there, on your back. You were out cold. When I got closer, and tried to wake you up, you didn't. I started crying, and I hugged you. Just on impulse," she added hastily as she saw a look of surprise on his face. "And then, this...beam of light shot up from us and into the sky. It cleared the clouds, and began to roll outwards, pushing back the clouds as it went."
"Cool," said Squall.
"You could say that. There were these feathers there, flower petals too. Just like in that nightmare I told you about when we were at the flower field by the orphanage."
"What happened after that?" asked Squall.
"I looked over, and I saw Quistis and everyone else. Now, what's your side of the story?" said Rinoa.
"Okay, okay, just let me think. Um...after we beat Ultimecia, I was taken to a black void. I called for everyone especially you, but I got no reply. Then I was taken back in time-"
"Back in time?" interrupted Rinoa.
"No, to the year 3000," said Squall sarcastically, but with a teasing tone to his remark. "Yes, back in time."
"Where to?" asked Rinoa.
"I'd get there if you'd let me finish. I was taken back to the orphanage. I saw the kid version of me go running by, and then Matron came back after me. She saw me, and asked if I'd seen a young boy go by. I said, 'He won't go anywhere,', and I said 'I know'.
"Then what?"
"Ultimecia appeared."
"What?! But we killed her, right?"
'Yeah. She said 'I cannot disappear yet'. She walked over to Matron, and gave her powers to her. Matron said , right before it happened, that she would do this so that..."
"So that what?" asked Rinoa.
"One of us, the children, wouldn't become one." Squall laughed weakly, then looked down. "It was just like her. Sacrificing herself so that others could have more, or not be in danger."
"Whoa."
Squall finished up his story, then was leaning down to kiss Rinoa again when....
"Aha! Caught you on tape at last, Squall!" cheered Selphie. Squall jerked his head up to see who it was, as did Rinoa, and Squall went white.
"How..long have you been there Selphie?" he asked cautiously.
"The whole time," she crooned. Rinoa went red.
"You...got us kissing on tape?' asked Rinoa, her face now beet red.
"Yep!"
'Selphie, I'm gonna get you!" shouted Rinoa as she lunged for the young girl. Selphie dodged to the side, then ran away into the crows, shouting out that she had caught the lone wolf kissing a girl.
Squall sighed, then turned back to look out over the ocean again. It was so peaceful. Squall looked up at the sky, but wasn't really seeing it. 'What would my life be like without her? I don't think I could live if she wasn't here. If she didn't exist. I can't believe she loves me too. I'm the luckiest guy in the world.'
Squall turned back to face the party inside the Garden, summoned up his cold face again, then with a sturdy stride, strode through the doors leading back to the ballroom. While outside, in the forest still, the creature lurked, waiting for it's victim to find him.....
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Part 1 is done And it's pretty long if I do say so myself. Please R/R this, but no flames please. Any ideas given to me, I will try to add them into the story.