The first in a series of little oneshots acting as little introductory pieces to my grand crossover, Dissidia Academy. These are here to show how the characters ended up in the place initially. The main stories first chapter is up and can be reached on my profile.

II

"Firion!"

The silver haired boy came running up to where his friend was standing. In the paper that Leon was reading was a report about the latest move by Palamecia. Itself and the Shinra corporation had agreed on a trade treaty, allowing Palamecia to purchase supplies from the corporate empire for a reduced price. This essentially meant that other smaller nations around the Palamecian Empire, who had relied on trade agreements to avoid being swallowed by the Empire, now would be eaten by that hungry monster. Fynn was one of them.

"What do you think?" the older man asked him.

"I'm not sure."

Leon gestured surreptitiously over his shoulder to where Maria and Guy were sitting playing a game of Triple Triad on the ground. "We have to make sure we're safe Firion. This could easily sweep us up."

Something caught the younger's eye. "Wait, what's that?"

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Dissidia Academy is once again the most famous of the Gaia's top universities. Boasting a flawless curriculum, comfortable accommodation and best of all, a neutral meeting ground, this magnificent marble structure is well worth its title of best facility in the world. The secondary section of the Academy is a retreat, where many members of the world's elite, rich and powerful come to rest and to regain their strength for the perils they face today. Using both this retreat facility and their entrance fee of three thousand five hundred gil, the Academy is able to support itself. The staff reflect the diversity of today's world including a range of people and personalities. They include such famous individuals as Braska, the famous summoner from Spira and his two Guardians, the Warrior Monk Auron of Besaid, well known from his abilities with the sword. Also it includes Jecht of Zanarkand, the famous Blitzball star, and Quistis Trepe the SeeD prodigy. Others are Cid Highwind, the famous pilot, and Yang, the most famous martial artist alive. Led by its Headmaster, Cid Lufaine, the Academy flourishes every year and turns out the best of the best. The Academy is now accepting applications for the coming year. Places are hotly sought after, so apply as soon as possible.

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"Maria?"

"Yes?"

"How'd you like to go to Dissidia Academy?

And thus did the four friends end up in Dissidia.