When angels deserve to die ch 4
Thank Hyne for the training centre! It was the ultimate relief for stress and (in Quistis case) taking out embarrassment on the unsuspecting creatures who lurked there.
'How dare they try to interfere in my love life…well, maybe Zell was right…lack of love life…hmmm…well, I'm still pissed off at them!'
Her thoughts were interrupted by the appearance of a grat and Quistis went into battle mode. Not that the grat was much of a challenge, but Quistis (ever the good seed) knew that a slip in concentration, even against a weak foe, was all that needed for you to end up in the infirmary. As much as she liked Dr Kadowaki, a lecture today really wouldn't help her mood.
After wandering and demolishing a few dozen of the monsters in her current section of the training area she went for a walk. Day dreaming as she walked, she found her feet had taken her to the secret area.
Deciding a rest, before more training, was an idea, she went in. it was pretty much deserted, seeing as it was dinner time.
'Even better…peace and quite…'
She wandered over and sat down, leaning on the tree. It was amazing how quickly after sitting down Quistis felt herself calm down and feel quite relaxed. Though it was an odd feeling for Quistis, she enjoyed it and the sensation of falling asleep.
Sitting on the ground, leaning against a tree, eyes closed and basking in the remaining sunshine is not exactly where you would expect to find a certain Quistis Trepe at 7pm…but there she was. The doors opening woke Quistis up, but she didn't open her eyes.
'I must have been more tired than I realised…falling asleep against a tree isn't fun…'
Sitting forwards she stretched like a cat and rubbed her face.
"I'm glad to see sleeping beauty is awake. Good evening instructor."
The sudden appearance of a certain instructor Almasy startled her; anyone would have frightened her, infact, as she didn't know anyone else is there.
"Well, what wasa good evening to you too instructor. So what have you been upto then? Except for frightening unsuspecting colleagues."
'Colleagues…I'd forgotten about that…'
"Not a lot; just doing some training so I can wow the students with my prowess with a gunblade on Monday. What about you? Except sleeping of course…"
An evil grin creeped its way onto his face.
'Don't grin…I can't be as mad at you as I should be when you grin…'
"Well, I was sitting enjoying doing nothing…yes, I was relaxing, no need to look so shocked…when Selphie shattered the peace and dragged me to Balamb to get last minute bits and pieces. I then ran away and decided to do some training. Are you going tomorrow by any chance?"
After she spoke, she wasn't really sure why she had asked him that. She didn't care if he went after all…
"Believe it or not, yes I will be going and no I'm not going to tell you what costume I'm going to be wearing."
'Dammit…'
"Oh well, I won't tell you what my costume will be…"
"What a pity…I'll just need to turn up extra early then…I'm sure a few beers will make your costume much more…tolerable."
There was that grin again.
"Turn up early and Selphie will use you to help put up decorations", she retorted.
"Fair point...Well then instructor, do you feel like some more training? Just imagine the grat are Selphie and you'll be fine."
It was Quistis this time who wore an evil grin.
"Alright then, lead on!"
With that, they left the safe haven of the secret area and went on a monster hunt. Training with a partner was a different kind of challenge; you had the back up if you needed it, but working as a team is more difficult. Seifer was actually a very good training partner. He would take his turn, but back off when it was required.
Plus he knew how to wield a gunblade, which was quite a spectacle in itself. He used his weapon as if it was an extension of his own body; not dissimilar to the shaolin monks or the masters of wu-dan.
It was quite a sight to behold and Quistis had to constantly remind herself to look at the monsters and not Seifer; her years of training made her focus exceptional, the mesmerising sight of the fellow warrior was, however, quite distracting.
They trained well into the night. It was after 10 o'clock before they knew it.
"Time to call it a night?" Seifer suggested.
Quistis nodded and added
"But I think a coffee is in order before a shower."
He smirked "why instructor, are you offering to buy me a coffee?"
The slap on the top of his arm gave him an idea of what the response would be.
"Don't push it!"
As they walked out of the training area, Selphie clocked them as she walked out of the library. She ran over to them. As bubbly as she was, she didn't like upsetting people, so she felt Quistis was owed an apology.
"…watch out…Selphie's about…" Seifer whispered to her.
'Great, just what I need…'
"Hiya Quis, I just came over to apologi...what exactly have you been upto?!?"
They look at each other, more than a little bewildered at her demand.
"Ehh…training…", Quistis indicated towards her choice of attire.
"…uhuh…sure…"
"WHAT?!?"
Quistis looked at Seifer again and., again, he was as bewildered as she was.
I mean, they were wearing training gear, monster blood splattered, glistening with sweat, red faced, tired…
'Oh hyne, she doesn't think…'
The realisation donned on her.
"Selphie, whatever obscene thoughts are running around in that demented little mind of yours, get rid of them. We were training and are now going for a coffee and a shower…"
She caught Selphie and Seifer's looks.
"SEPARATELY!!! Hyne, I'm going for coffee. See you tomorrow Selphie. I'll be at the quad about 9ish or so, bye".
With that she marched in the direction of the canteen. Seifer looked at Selphie.
"You heard the lady; see you tomorrow…I bet you're gonna love my costume."
As he walked away Selphie responded, "I bet you're gonna love Quisty's…its going to blow your mind…"
Now that did intrigue him…
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"Ahhh caffeine….sweet, soothing caffeine…"
She wasn't addicted; she could stop any time she wanted…she just didn't want to…
"May I join you, or do you two want to be left in private?"
"You may join us Seifer…IF you stop insulting my coffee."
"Ha, ok then."
They sat in silence, quietly sipping their coffee. The warm liquid soothing aches and pains already forming from the intensive training.
"I take it there's no chance of me managing to pry from you what you're going to be wearing to the party tomorrow then?"
"About as much chance as me managing to pry yours from you."
"I suspected as much…"
"It was worth a try though."
"Yeah…"
They again fell into silence. Their mouths were still, but there minds were whirring, trying to either find out or guess what the other persons costume was.
"Well Seifer, I'm afraid I must abandon you as a shower is summoning me. See you tomorrow."
"Try not to stay in the shower too long…you never know who might sneak in to find your costume…"
Evil grin alert.
She bent down, as he was still seated, and whispered in his ear,
"Do that an I'll castrate you with my whip"
"Ooh, is that a promise?"
"Goodnight Seifer"
Despite her irritation at him, as she walked away she couldn't help but smile at his sheer lunacy. In her haze of happy shower thoughts, she never noticed Selphie and Rinoa hiding, badly, behind the plants at the door.
"SEE…I told you something was up…"
"That doesn't prove anything…except that they are both caffeine addicts…coffee before shower…gross…"
"Oh yeah…then why as she left did she whisper something into his ear that made them both smile?"
"maybe it was…a joke…?"
"A joke? Quistis tell a joke…to Seifer?!?...I don't believe it!"
"Well then, before tomorrow night we need to find out what's going on..."
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Late night training and late night showers were the best stress relief methods that Quistis knew of.
Hot showers helped to wash away the day's worries. A well refreshed Quistis sat on her sofa, wrapped up in a fluffy towel and sipping a mocha…well, a normal cup of coffee isn't ideal before bed. She sat, as she always tried to, purging her mind of any thoughts, trying to relax…being warm usually helped.
The trying to relax wasn't working, so bed was the plan. She quickly blow dried her hair and changed into her vest and shorts jammies. Crawling into bed she felt, to quote Selphie, all warm and fuzzy.
'A little music to help me drift off I think…'
On went the ipod and Quistis switched off.
There we are; the end of a rather long chapter 4. i couldn't really see a way to split it so i left it as the one massive chapter.
thanks to angelwings008 for correcting my 'late night grammar' as i like to call it. please give me a review, even an "it's good, keep writing." i just need some feedback to see what people think about it.
The next chapter shall be up shortly...when i finish writing it :)...
thanks all
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