Chapter Two---Face Down

Fujin snapped her notebook shut. Why did she insist on writing those dreams and fantasies of hers down? What was wrong with her! Shaking her head, she stood and walked to the dresser. Opening the third drawer on the left she stuffed the book under all her clothes and closed it. She could only imagine what would happen if someone found that notebook. It would be a disaster! One she was fully intent on preventing.

It was a beautiful Saturday and Fujin supposed she could get in some serious training on her own but what was the point? She was one of eight top notch mercenaries at Balamb as it was. What to do? Shrugging, she left her room and wandered aimlessly.

If only she hadn't.


A loud thud caught Fujin's attention from one of the dorm rooms. She supposed she should mind her own business and ignore it. As if it was worth her time. However the sound of choked sobs and pleading caught her ears and she drew closer to the door, listening carefully.

"Please...stop..no..don't--" Silence. Scratching at the wall.

"No! I'm sorry!" The voice was small and desperate. Not the voice for anyone trained at Garden.

"Shut up! You got what was coming to you." Sobs barely registered but were heard. Followed by the sounds of slapping. Fujin drew away from the door in repulsion and made her way into the cafeteria.

There was nothing she could do.

Could she?


"Hey, Fuu, where ya been, ya know?" Raijin smiled at her and she scowled at him.

"Business. Not." Raijin shrugged and went back to his food. Seifer didn't acknowledge her and Fujin's heartbroke a little more. How could he do that to her and then act as if it hadn't happened? As if she meant nothing?

'Because you don't mean anything. To anyone. Least of all him. Get over it.' Fujin scowl deepened as she argued with herself.

'That's not true...The orphange...I mattered then. I was happy then...' Images of a laughing Selphie splashing water at her and Quistis filled Fujin's mind. They'd been so young and happy. They'd been friends all that time ago. It seemed like a lifetime.

'You ruined that too. For him and look how he's repaid you. Nothing more then--'

"Fujin!" Fujin's glare directed itself to Seifer as she raised a brow.

"Let's go." Maybe she didn't want to go...

"Where?" Seifer scoffed. Who was she to ask questions!

"It doesn't matter. Let's go." His voice was commanding and held a tilt of hatred in it. Hatred for Fujin. It stirred the silver woman's own anger and she stood, hating the triumphant glint in his green eyes.

"NO." Seifer stared incredulously at her back as she left the room. Without him.


A small form collided with Fujin's own and Fujin was surprised to look down into the soft emerald eyes of Selphie.

"Oh! Sorry Fuji!" Fujin couldn't help but smile a bit.

"Problem. Not." Selphie grinned, looked somewhat nervously behind her and grabbed Fujin's hand.

"Let's go!" Fujin grunted, barely managing not to fall as Selphie yanked her through the hall's of Garden rather unceremoniously.

"Where. Going?"

"I dunno...anywhere but here." That worked for Fujin.


A.n: Muwahahahaha! I've come up with chapter two! Yes! I live!

Jack Hanek:well now you know why she was in the same room as Fujin. It was a dream! Muwahaha. Twistiness! Enjoy!

Sorceress Fujin: Yay -licks her lollipop- I really hope you like where this will go, it just came to me while I was listening to RJA: Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. They rock! go there, listen to Face Down and the story will make a bit more sense. -huggles-

ScarredAngelft: Hope this clarifies things a little more and thanks for the pointers. I tried to keep them in mind for this chapter so hope it keeps your interest!

Araken: Yay, glad you like. Hope this chapter clears things up and keeps you coming back!


-- i Ulti !