Selphie Kinneas
Mission Possible
Chapter Three- Assignment: Impossible

Quistis had a hard time letting even one day pass, how would she bare two? She laid her head against the cafeteria table and yawned.

Zell joined her momentarily with his large meal he waited fairly for. Two hours was fair enough. He excitedly slammed his knuckles together as he counted each hotdog. Quistis watched in utter boredom. Zell immediately began munching on the greasy food quickly and carelessly.

He nearly inhaled five when he turned to Quistis, "Shyou wunt un?" The mumbles were actually understood as the blonde shook her head kindly.

"Thank you Zell, I'm not hungry though." She propped her elbow down and set her chin on her hand. It would be a full 24 hours since her meeting in thirty minutes.

"I think I'll just have a lie down. Goodbye Zell." Quistis yawned. She walked slowly out of the cafeteria and turned. Instead of stopping at the dorm hall she skipped to the library.

Minutes ticked away as the blonde found novels and non-fiction informational books to occupy herself. Almost intrigued and so deep that she forgot the world around her.

o o o o Quistis' POV o o o o

I wandered aimlessly around the forgotten gardens. Chaparrals scraped the weed infested ground. I cried letting tears hit the ground.

He was gone, and I was left alone. I fiddled with my satin lavender gown hoping a miracle could come… yes a miracle. Slowly kneeling to the floor I cuddled the garden I loved so.

"Quistis…" A voice was heard behind me.

Immediately I dropped the weeded blossoms and spun around. There he was, in ragged work clothes scarred and torn. I didn't need to think of grinning for a smile came upon my face anyways. I rushed towards him and we shared an embrace.

"How long has it been?" He whispered in my ear, his breath warm against my cold skin. We met eyes, my tearful ones with his brave.

"A year, love." I sighed looking back to our haven. "This was my doing." I added being more quiet. He heard me though.

"Y-your doing?" He was aghast. No, it couldn't true. It was happening before me, I couldn't stop it.
"No love! I couldn't control myself, it wasn't truly me…!" I screamed as she shuddered in utter fright.

My once knight in shining armor had left me, alone just as the secret gardens I would meet him. The war took him away and in depression I lost control and my sorcery took over. The gardens were sent aflame and abandoned for months. When I returned, now I see what lies before me. Loneliness and destruction. My own knight feared me, and left.

o o o o o o o o

Quistis shut the book and smeared her forming tears. A new respect for Rinoa grew as she digested the fiction tale of "The Sorceress' Garden."

"Quistis?" Selphie called cheerily.

"Y-yes?" She stuttered as she returned to reality.

"A faculty was looking all over for you, the Headmaster is calling. You gotta go to his office." She informed, once a messenger always a messenger. Quistis placed on a smile as she stood.

"Thank you for telling me." With that, the blonde made her exit.

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Standing in the office in her stance never made her feel at peace, always stiff and apprehensive. Quistis gulped watching the Headmaster pace before her.

"I'm having trouble how to explain this situation to you," He muttered. Finally he stood straight and faced Quistis. "Since you haven't yet agreed to it, that is."

"Sir, please if secrecy from me is what you need, I'm sure to assist you in it." She replied with dignity, she was positive to get her license back, even with Bug Bites floating about her stomach.

"Thank you Quistis." Cid grinned as he sat. "You see, we have a problem that I wish would not be let out. It would ruin Garden's reputation." He began.

"I understand sir." The blonde said in the same sure tone.

"Well now, the problem is that ten of my SeeDs landed themselves in jail during a mission in Galbadia. This wasn't a felony, but a small mishap but it was prison worth. The closest prison is the-"

"Desert District Prison." Quistis finished.

"Correct, yes I'm sorry you too were sent there once. But ahem, this matter can not be let out. Your mission is to retrieve these students."

Quistis bit her lip, "As in… jail break?" She questioned, yes she dared to.

"No, no! Nothing so dramatic," Cid chuckled. "You were a good one with words so I will send you to Deling City to find the one in charge. At highest charge would be General Caraway though I doubt what their doing was as large as to reach him. Find the one in charge and discuss the matter. Be sure to state that the SeeDs will be punished here."

She nodded, "Is that all sir?" Cid shook his head.

"No, I'm afraid not. You will be partnered on this mission with another. I believe you know him quite well Quistis."

Blood rushed to the brain faster than lighting reaching the ground. Somehow the next word to be heard were predicted in Quistis' mind. As though she saw into future.

"Your partner will be Seifer Almasy."

At the moment no reply came to mind. Just fear, only remembering the heartless Seifer who kidnapped her friend, and fed that friend to a sorceress. The one who assaulted her in battles, serious mortal combats. She used to call him student… but shock surpassed the emotion within her.

"You have until this time tomorrow to give in your decision. This is your only chance."

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So sorry for the long wait, I just moved to my new house (I'm so happy! You try to live at your aunts for two months… okay believe me there were more problems than just that!) My internet hook up took a bit, so gomenesai!

I don't know if i was clear on the part where Quistis is reading, but some people put themselves as the main characters while reading so I thought I'd give it a try for Quistis' personality.

Neko-Yuff16- No spoiling, but Seifer of course is going to have a major part in the outcome of the story. (I can't wait to write it : )) Thanks you soo much for your kindess!

GothicAngelEyeS- Titled Quistis…? She's a very respectable character if I may so say myself! I'm just writing this cause SquareSoft was too damn lazy to help the other characters find happiness after the Sorceress' defeat. Hmph! Well no promises, but I hope you like the story!

cRoZx aNgeL- Yeay! My loyal friend. When's CTM going to be updated? (Screw Moonlight I already know what's going to happen there.) Hope the writer's block coming back isn't gonna bother u too much. Oh oh, how's Crash and BURN coming? (Is that what its gonna be called? Hmmm)

drummerbabe13027- Going after errors (hate doing it) Heh, thanks I'll try my best. I hope you like it so far cause I planned what path it's going and (hmm wonder if anyone will like it?) Well : ) till then!

Jack Hanek- Okay, I am really sorry I took forever reading ur chap. I'll getting to the other ones soon. (it's not that im a slow reader it's the fact reading it off a computer screen isn't the finest way to read, even though im enjoying it like my favorite book!) I keep ur advice and thanks!

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