Rainey Days
By Lucia Widdop
Ellone
Something's is wrong about the place where they're keeping us. I can't find Squall and they say I can only leave here and be with Squall if I co-operate with them.
They keep wanting to do tests on me take samples of my hair, nails, skin, they can't possibly know about my power can they? I have to get away from this place they call the Garden! If only we weren't monitored permanently I might have a fighting chance.
One thing my mother and father taught me from when I was a child was, do not show them your power unless you are in an emergency.
The only way I can get out of here is if I can somehow find Squall.
Squall
The last words I heard from my mother and father were: "Protect Ellone."
Protect Ellone, how can I? I have no idea where she is, all I know is that everyone is here for their own reasons. I can tell Zell hates it here and Quistis is strangely nice to me. I think the only way I can help Ellone is accepting help from them before it's too late and she's trapped here forever or worse dead.
Ellone
I tried to run, stupid I know but I was scared, I got lost all I could see was white corridor after white corridor. They found me, they chained me to the wall, I'm trapped here now because of one stupid action. I have nobody to talk to and no way to contact Squall. They say it's for the best, that I'll corrupt the others. But I know that it's because they don't want me or the others to escape. My time is limited, I know that for sure soon I won't be able to fight, if Squall can't save me soon I'll die, all I can do is sleep and hope my power will help me.
Squall
I remember training and then passing out, they'll have taken me to the infirmary but now I'm happy, what they don't know is that Ellone uses her power through sleep. As long as they don't learn that we might have a chance at survival.
Ellone
I can see what he is seeing, although I'm asleep my power allows me an insight into what I'm projecting. I'm showing him the place I am in, recalling the white corridors, and our capture. I have few memories of what happened but I think I'm in the same place he is. He's walking away from me down these corridors and then outside. Everything is fuzzy now the places I haven't yet seen but my memories teamed with his might just be enough for him to find me…
Squall
She is nearby I know that but she's heavily guarded it will take all of my stealth and I will need someone to help cause a distraction. Zell is perfect for the job, if he helps me I can try and help him and that Quistis girl.
I am waking up, the doctor is in the next room and Zell and Quistis are at my bedside.
"Shh Squall, we snuck in don't make too much noise" whispers Quistis.
I choke back a laugh, Zell is the noisiest guy around it's almost humorous him managing to stay quiet for more than a minute.
"My sister, Ellone, she's has power we have to save her before they…harm her. If you help me find her we'll help you out of here." I make the proposition looking directly at Zell. It is him who I require more than Quistis.
"It's a deal. Where is she?" he asks, and I quickly explain her power and what details I have of her location before we escape through the nearby window…
Ellone
Thank god I had the sense to do something, the guards are here, they're moving me, I'm weak due to fatigue and lack of food and water. I try to resist but can't fight like I need to. They unchain me sling me over their shoulders, they carry me to a science lab and fear sets in. I try to connect with Squall again but am unsure if it is working my power isn't as strong when I am awake. I see a huge tube it's like a glass coffin and there's water in it. They put me in and I sit up trying to get out. One guard sprays something and I pass out, I have no idea what will happen now…
Squall
We were making plan when I heard this huge scream inside my head. I know it's Ellone and know she's in danger. I can't sit around any longer.
"We have to move now or she will die." I say trying not to panic.
They look at me serious and sincere, and we run…