Seifer Almasy had traveled the world over, multiple times. During the last Sorceress War, he did it blindly, afterward, he did it to find himself. From the white sand beaches of Balamb to the rocky coast of Centra; Seifer had seen everything, met just about everyone and experienced everything humanly imaginable. So far from those experiences another ever compared to a relaxing day on the beaches near the Grandidi Forest.

The soft kwehs of golden chicks as they tottered around the beach in flocks, their mothers watching from the shade, some curled into themselves asleep others keeping a watchful eye on the lone human. It wasn't Seifers' first time visiting the Chocobo forest, but his sporadic visits had taught the chocobos he wasn't a threat, but he wasn't familiar enough for them to have come to a definitive conclusion to be trusted. Never the less, Seifer felt safe under the watchful eye of the large birds.

A soft laugh rang through the air, a shadow cast over the former Balamb Student, sand hitting his bare side as the newcomer stopped beside him. "It's so warm here, I bet the water is perfect."

Seifer begrudgingly opened his eyes, the mouse like voice pulling him from his nap. She had done this often, always a beach, somewhere warm and exotic where no one ever went. Just the two of them. Her legs curled under her as she sat, blond hair with purple tips fanning out around her with a life of its own. She was the perfect company for such a place a gift from Hyne himself. "I'm sure it is."

She smiled, lips pursed as she drew in the sand with a purple tipped finger. "I could play you some music if you want."

No, Seifer shook his head, he did not want that recalling the last beach in which she played her music. He had woken up the next day too satisfied with the night before and sand in places sand just shouldn't be. "No, let's just enjoy this." She pouted then crossing her arms.

"Your no fun." She smacked his chest, "at least swim with me." Seifer felt the blond lean closer, "please." The plea tickled his ear lobe, goosebumps raising as other parts of him stirred. She wouldn't stop, not till she got what she wanted.

"Fine," he croaked out.

She jumped up with a smile and cheer. Barely on his feet, she was dragging him towards the water at a sprint. "You won't regret this." She laughed jumping through small waves. Like the ocean around him, doubt swelled inside the former Knight, her words left him with no comfort as she pulled him deeper into the bay waters. The bay water was warm, even with the deep drop off that left a navy circle in the center the remnant of a crater growing choppy with each passing second.

"We should get out." He shouted at her, a Cheshire smiles his only reply. The dread became a sinking feeling, he had gone too far out as he arms wrapped around his neck a wave crashed over them pulling them under.

The once calm, pacific bay rolled with waves. As the waves became rougher bashing into the rocks the chocobos scattered, confused by the sudden change on such a clear day. Their warks and warbles of fear silenced before they reached the safety of their forest. The ocean waves rose, heaving and crashing into the beach as the last chick darted into the forest.

Slowly the waves stilled, seafoam washing over the shoreline as the bay returned to its former state of calm.

Fuujin was the first to get the news, Raijin wasn't far behind her and Squall was the last. Pushing through the crowd at the Balamb docks, Squall and Irvine worked their way through the gathered spectators, students, and Seeds.

"Commander Leonhart coming through, make way!" The crowd quickly split at Irvine's booming voice only to close in as the brunette passed by, eyes grazing the crowd sternly. At the end of the pier, Fuujin and Raijin waited for their shared look of surprise having not worn off. Between them with his back turned sat Seifer, shirtless in nothing more than a pair of swim trucks.

"Almasy!" The man threw a glance over his shoulder, viewing Squall with dismay.

"Leonhart, you passed puberty finally."

Squall glowered down at the other man. He wasn't in the mood for his games, "what are you doing here in Balamb?"

With out a clue in the world, Seifer smirked looking to Zell. "visiting Ma Dincth, why else Squally?" Zell blocked by Selphie and Quistis shook his hand mutely at the blond which caught Irvine's eye.

"Zell?" The blond shook his head, tossing his hands in the air quietly mouthing curse words.

"Silenced." Quistis crossed her arms looking to Seifer disappointed. Squall lifted a brown, Seifer had never openly cast a spell on Zell, even when he was at his worse stages of bullying.

"Bring him to the Garden." Fuujin and Raijin said nothing as Seifer stood without a fuss following behind Irvine and Squall. As he passed Zell a glove hit him in the head, Zell flipping him off as Seifer looked at him. Seifer shook his head at Zell's childishness, unlike the martial artist he wasn't in the mood to fight. Right now, he wanted a double cheeseburger and a soft bed.

Leaving Balamb was harder than expected. The news of Seifer Almasy washing up on the shore had spread like wild fire in the small town and with the added addition of Garden students and SeeDs coming to gawk at the man that had once been their peer, the streets where horrible clogged. Once in the sanctuary of Squall's office, Seifer fell into one of the chairs that sat far to the left of the desk trying his best to ignore Squall's glare.

Luck was not on his side as Squall's huff drew his attention. "How did you cast Silence on Zell, you only have a Guardian Force junction. So, the truth would be a great start."

Seifer shifted leaning on his knees. "The truth?" Wringing his hands, he looked to Squall worry etching itself on his face. "This is going to be an odd story, like talking to an alien named Pupu." Squall's face softened.

"Try me."

Taken back, Seifer leaned back as Squall found a comfortable way to sit with his feet propped up on the desk. "My Guardian Force is Siren…"


So I decided to continue with anotehr one shot this one for Seifer and Siren. I will eventually do the girls as well.