Disclaimer: Squaresoft owns FF8, me own none of it *sniff*

A/n: This is my first try at fanfics so pls be gentle! Oh, and Seifer and his posse are back!

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Chapter 1

"SQUALL, RINOA!!"

A scream could be heard throughout Balamb Garden. The couple reluctantly turned around to find their bubbly friend running towards them. They knew that Selphie had been trying to look for participants for the upcoming Garden festival.

"Hey guys, where have you been the whole day? It's as though you have been trying to avoid me!" said Selphie, as she tries to catch her breath.

"Um….hi Selphie." Rinoa mumbled.

"So, you guys will be free the next few weeks right?" Selphie asked excitedly.

Squall responded, " Well, actually…"

The petite girl once again interrupted, "Good, cause I'm glad to let you know that I've signed you two up for the performance for the Garden festival. You guys are under the singing category and I'm sure you could think of a duet within this period of time." With that, she spun around and ran in the opposite direction, in search for more victims.

Squall put his hand to his forehead and sighed. (She didn't even give us a choice. I've gotta finish lots of things. Gotta give reports to the Headmaster. Gotta prepare a lecture on magic for the junior classmen. Gotta stock up more ammunition for Garden. Gotta shop for more shampoo. What's that brand again? And now I've got that stupid perfor…)

"Squall! Are you thinking again?" Rinoa asked.

"So, guess we are stuck in another of Selphie's traps, huh?" said Squall, in a defeated tone as he ignored Rinoa's question.

"Yup."

"Let's go find the others."

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"Sure, anything for my favourite girl."

"Thanks so much, Irvy!" Selphie exclaimed before disappearing out of the cafeteria.

"Irvine, I'm so gonna kill you!" Zell roared, his face burning up with anger till he almost look like a self destructing Bomb.

"What? I juz thought it'll be nice of us to help that poor girl out seeing that she's putting so much effort but no one seems to be interested in joining the concert."

"Fine!! But did you had to sign us up for the ballet performance?" Smoke was almost puffing out from Zell's ears.

*Silence*

"I DID WHAT?"

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"Class dismissed." said a blonde instructor.

Students started making their way out of the classroom and as a guy in a grey trenchcoat with his two buddies were about to walk out, a young brunette hopped in their way, blocking their exit.

"Hold it! Glad I could reach you guys in time."

"Whadaya want, Messenger Girl?" asked Seifer in an arrogant tone.

"Hey, you guys wanna join the performance? You know, the one for the Garden Festival?"

Quistis who was standing behind the group spoked up, "Seifer? Performing? That'll be interesting."

"Whatever." Seifer mumbled.

"Gosh, you're starting to sound like Squall, ya know?" Raijin commented.

"AFFIRMATIVE."

"Hello? Answer?" Selphie was getting impatient.

"Fine, sign us up. I'll show Instructor here how well I can perform." Seifer snorted.

"So, do ya wanna be in the singing, dancing, actin…"

"You pick. I can perform well in anything." boasted Seifer.

"Okie, you'll be acting then. I'll include you too, k Quisty?" Selphie asked, happy that she found more participants.

"No problemo." answered Quistis.

"Good! I'll give you the scripts and props tomorrow" Selphie then started jogging towards the elevator. (Boy, is this festival gonna be a blast!)

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A/N: Yeah, one chapter completed! Thanks to all who have read it. So, whadaya think Seifer and the rest are in for? Let's just say that I won't make it a simple play for them. Pls review. Reviews are greatly appreciated.