Selphie Kinneas
Mission Possible
Chapter Six- Doomed Before It Started

This is it Quistis.

The blonde opened her eyes and before her was Headmaster Cid… and him She gulped as she felt her throat squeeze each time she swallowed.

"There you are Quistis. So glad you're here." Headmaster Cid smiled widely. Quistis looked wide-eyed at her superior. How in Hyne's name was he so casual? On that thought it made more sense, marriage to a Sorceress was more fearful than being in the same room as a… possessed "knight" of a Sorceress. Quistis quickly took stance a few feet away from Seifer. Inhaling deeply she listened to Cid's briefing with only one thing on her mind, the person next to her.

"Alright dismissed."

Quistis blinked several times, wha? You just started didn't you? I should've been paying attention to that, shouldn't I? Perfect, the one time I was too preoccupied to listen this happens! Seifer was first to leave the office to the first room. Quistis dragged herself to follow. He sat comfortably on a seat as his arms went across the top and his legs crossed. He looked to Quistis.

"So we're supposed to talk?"

Every hair on her body stood at end as Quistis forced herself to nod. "Y-yes, so who'll drive?"

"Have you drove an airship before?" Seifer asked in his snobby tone. Quistis recalled substituting as pilot on the Ragnarok when Selphie and Zell went out with Squall.

"Yes, I have. You?"

"No." He replied bluntly. He looked away, "So why aren't you back behind a teacher's desk where you belong?"

"You know perfectly well I was striped of my license… because of your failure." Quistis rebutted bitterly. Seifer didn't reply for a moment.

"When are we leaving?" He finally spoke. Of course his attention was pointed to Xu, who had just entered. "You know how eager I am for a mission." He said in his cool calm expression.

"I'm afraid you're just going to have to wait till sundown Seifer. The ship is refueling." She answered promptly. She exited the room after that leaving it empty again.

Quistis stood uncomfortably. "I'm going to get my belongings." She explained not sure why she did. She nearly threw herself into the elevator as the electronic doors closed slowly. Her heart began to beat a hundred times faster than its normal pace. What on earth was she so frightened of? It's someone a part of the 'orphanage gang', a childhood … friend?

Thoughts raced through on the to the dorm and back. Quistis shuffled quietly dieing for sunset to arrive. Seifer tapped his foot and looked around bored. There weren't windows in this section of the office so the time of day was hidden from the two.

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When the time arrived at long last, Xu led the two outdoors where the smallest ship Quistis had ever seen was parked. The Garden itself was hovering over 20 miles away from the town of Balamb and was very close to the Balamb Crater.

"The Headmaster had other things to attend so he won't see you two part. Sorry, uh we checked inside and everything is self-explanatory and Quistis, it's almost identical to the Ragnarok. This is simpler since it's so tiny."

Inside the minute flying contraption was a cockpit and room behind it to lie down. The engine, generator and such were built under the cockpit and a small trapdoor led to it.

The two silently sat themselves in the pilot and passenger seating as they buckled tightly. Quistis looked through all the buttons and colorful beeping.

It hadn't been long at all since she drove the Ragnarok for Selphie, She concentrated a minute and tapped a few buttons and placed her hands on the steering. Loud vibrations were heard and with a roar the ship took off. Quistis could see Xu's small figure below dissolving, as they got higher into the air.

Seifer kicked back ignoring his partner as Quistis steadily planned course. Biting her lip she prayed for a safe mission. Her grip squeezed as the zoomed off over the ocean blue.

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Sorry for the wait, here's a teaser (courtesy of Neko-Yuff's suggestion!)

Chapter Seven- To Rely or Not To Rely?

Quistis screamed franticly. She began to stand. Gravity caught up with her as she lost balance and fell forward. She cried as she fell head first to the window. The glass cracked and a slit of blood oozed on Quistis' forehead.

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