Avalon

by Mondkindes

Yaoi/AU ZellXSquall: Squall Leonhart is a player of the illegal virtual reality war game Avalon. He is alone, living for nothing but the game until a young Avalon player named Zell Dincht comes into his life and changes it completely. (Chapters Edited)

1. Preface

Warning: This story contains(or should I say will contain) relationship(s) between characters of the same sex. If this bothers you, I suggest you go on your merry way.^^ Disclaimer: Unless stated otherwise, all characters contained herein are the property of Squaresoft, I do not claim any ownership to them.. Also the 'universe' in which this story takes place, the basic plotline, as well as the game Avalon were taken from the Mamoru Oshii film of the same name, I do not own them. I am not making any money off of this story, please don't sue. I take no credit for the opening sequence of the first chapter, it is almost an exact copy off the opening sequence in the film, all I did was write it out, and change a few things so that it would translate better from live action. Also, the dialogue between 'GM Cid' and Squall is almost verbatim from the film.(In chapter one) This story DOES NOT follow the storyline of the film. Although most of the major plot points are still in the story I have removed/changed certain aspects, and except for the two instances stated above, all dialogue is written by me. Authors note: Although this story follows the basic chain of events in the film Avalon, you DO NOT have to have seen it to understand the story. I wrote the story so that the reader does not have to have seen the film to follow what is going on. But if you do get a chance to see the Avalon, I would suggest you do so, just because it is a very good film. Also I am looking for beta reader(s), if you're interested, and have a decent grasp on the english language email me at: tia@zantetsu.org. I am not only looking for people to help me with grammar/spelling/sentence structure but also people to give me a heads up on how I'm doing with the flow of the story. Background: (Introduction from the film) In the near future: Some young people deal with their disillusionment by seeking out illusions of their own - in an illegal virtual reality war game. Its simulated thrills and deaths are compulsive and addictive. Some players, working in teams called 'parties', even earn their living from the game. The game has its dangers. Sometimes it can leave a player braindead, needing constant medical care. Such victims are called 'Unreturned'. The game is named after the legendary island where the souls of departed heroes come to rest. Avalon.