"Welcome to You Dream"
A man in Galbadian armor ran through the burning field. Fires caused by the gunfire and bombs. Two men followed him.
"Are you sure we're going the right way?" Ward asked. Ward was a heavy set man with a bandana tie around his bald head. The man with long black hair turned around to him and smile assuredly.
"Of course," Laguna said.
"We're lost again," Kiros said. The dark skinned man walked up to join his colleagues. Suddenly, there was movement in the brush.
"Get ready," Laguna said. He drew out his machine gun. Ward drew a giant spear and Kiros drew out two sharp blades called Katals. A mushroom looking creature appeared followed by what appeared to be two giant scorpions.
"I thought we were supposed to be facing the almighty Timber Army," Kiros said, "Why are we wasting our time with these dumb animals.
Inside Kiros' head, Zell's voice thought What's goin on? Why am I dreaming about this?
Inside Ward, Selfie thought, What happened. Am I dreaming? Who are these guys?
Squall, not knowing the other two were present in the same "dream" imagined he dreamed he was Laguna. He was silent however, watching the events like a movie. He noticed that all of his GF's were junctioned to Laguna. How strange that he should dream that.
Laguna summoned out Diablos. The area became pitch black and screeching bats flew in. They crashed into each other, merging like liquid. They formed a large glowing ball of blackness above the field. Suddenly, Diablos came out of the orb.
He growled as he looked down at the monsters below him. He raised his hand. Bands of orange energy lowered the orb down onto his arm. He clenched his fist inside of it. He then flung the orb down with all of his might. It crashed down, pressing upon the monsters, flattening them. They screeched as they died.
Diablos vanished and Laguna was left victorious.
Well that was really weird, Selfie though. I'm probably having a nightmare because of that scary GF.
The three men walked on through the field. They came upon a small brook. Zell, Squall, and Selfie all wondered where they were and why they would be dreaming such odd things. Nevertheless, they thought as if they were conscious.
I must have a wild imagination Zell thought. There was no way he could have thought up these three men. Especially them being Galbadian. Maybe it was the aftershocks of fighting in Dollet.
The men came upon a vehicle that was very odd looking. It reminded Squall of a tank.
"Ah, here we are," Laguna said, "Dieling City, here we come."
The men piled into the truck and drove out of the forest.They drove along a road and pulled into the large town of Dieling City. Laguna stopped the car and jumped out.
"Hey," Kiros said, "You can't park the car in the middle of the street!"
Zell chuckled to himself as his character spoke. What was this he was viewing? He decided (as did the others) that he would stop wondering and just watch his "dream" unfold.
Ward climbed out of the truck and followed the other two as they headed down a street. Selfie realized (even though Ward already knew) that they were heading for the hotel.
They entered. The clerk looked up and then with a smile calmly went back to writing.
This Laguna and his crew must be frequenters of this hotel Squall thought. Laguna turned right and headed down a flight of stairs. Kiros and Ward followed him without question. They walked in and a waitress approached.
"Sir Laguna," she said, "Your usual table is ready."
What? Squall wondered, forgetting that the waitress was talking to Laguna, and not him. Laguna had already thanked her and taken a seat.
"What will you be having?" the waitress asked.
"The usual," Laguna answered.
"Same," Kiros added.
"Keep 'em coming," Ward said.
The waitress walked off.
"Well Laguna," Kiros said, "Julia should be making an appearance soon."
Who? Squall wondered. Laguna just nodded.
Suddenly, he heard beautiful piano playing. He turned to see a girl with short brown hair dressed in a beautiful red gown playing the piano. Squall understood this to be Julia. How was his mind making all of this up?
He shrugged inwardly.
"Well," Kiros said, "Go talk to her."
"I can't," Laguna said, "I can't disturb her playing."
"So you say," Ward answered, "But we know you'll do it."
I know, Squall thought, This must be because of the girl I met at the dance. Her identity has been plaguing me. But why would I make up the soldiers and where did all these names come from?
Laguna had gotten up and made his way toward the piano. The girl Julia looked up at him and smiled, but she was still fully concentrated on her playing.
She sure is beautiful Laguna thought. This guy's a flop, Squall thought.
Laguna stood there for a while, listening to Julia's playing. Ah, to be this close to her he thought.
Squall was sickened. Is this guy forreal?
Suddenly, a pain shot through Laguna's leg. It was cramping up. He clutched in pain and began to limp around, trying to coax the muscle to relax.
Kiros (Zell) and Ward (Selfie) watched from the table.
Sad Zell thought, He'll never score like that.
Laguna nodded to Julia and limped back to the table. Kiros and Ward nodded.
"A job well done," Ward said. Yeah right, Selfie said.
"Well...ahhh," Kiros said.
"Um, we're gonna head off," Ward said.
"What's the rush?" Laguna asked. "Let's have a drink."
"Drinks are on us," Ward said. He and Kiros slinked off. Laguna shrugged. He turned and came face to face with Julia.
"I'm sorry," she said, "Did I interrupt?"
"N-No," Laguna answered. He slid over to let Julia sit down.
"You come here often," Julia said, "I'm glad you like to hear me play."
Laguna looked incredulous. "You saw me?"
Busted Squall thought.
"You were always smiling while listening," Julia said. Laguna blushed. Julia giggled a little. Then she bowed her head.
"Listen," she whispered, "Let's talk in my room. There are too many people listening in here."
Laguna looked up to see that, indeed, there were people crowded near the booth. He nodded to her.
"Ask for my room at the counter," she said.
She got up from the table and walked off. Laguna breathed deeply.
Time to calm Julia with my manly charm Laguna thought.
This guy talks to himself too much Squall thought.
Laguna went up the stairs and approached the front desk. "Whi...whi.." he stuttered.
Is he really going? Squall wondered.
"Ah Mr. Loire," the attendant said, "Ms. Julia is expecting you. Please, this way."
He followed the attendant to a room. It was number 203. The attendant left him at the door. He waited a while before knocking. Julia answered the door.
"Come in," she said.
He nodded and entered the hotel room. She looked at him, gazing into his eyes. He walked around. He went over to the bed and sat down. Then he shook his head and got back up. He walked over to Julia.
"Surely you're not leaving already?" Julia asked.
"N-No," Laguna answered, "It's just I'm a big fan and I'm really nervous."
"Don't be," Julia said, "I don't bite. I just wanna talk. Would you like something to drink? Wine perhaps?"
He nodded. She fixed two glasses and gave him one. He sipped at it gradually as he spoke. He began to ramble on about how his dream was to quit the army and become a writer. He talked and talked and talked.
Man, Squall thought, he's really loosened up.
"So..uh, what was I saying?" Laguna asked.
Julia smiled as he caught back up with his story. He lied down and continued to talk. She sat by him, patiently listening. After a while, he drifted off to sleep. Suddenly, he jerked back up. Julia was standing near a table.
"I'm sorry," she said, "I didn't know wine made you sleepy."
He kicked himself for talking about himself too much. He looked up. Surely she must think him an obnoxious pig now.
"Julia," he said.
"Yes?"
"Tell me about yourself. What are your dreams for the future?"
Julia smiled. "I...I want to sing," she said, "Not just play the piano. I'd like to sing too."
"I'd love to come and hear you!" Laguna said.
She nodded. She turned to him. "You're kind," she said. She walked over. He stood up from his seat on the bed. She grabbed his hand and gazed into his eyes.
"This is gotta be a dream," he said.
"It's not, is it?" Julia asked.
He gazed at her and leaned in. Suddenly there was a knock at the door. They jumped and looked toward it. Kiros' voice came through from the other side.
"Orders from General Caraway. Move out,"
Laguna sighed. "I'll come back."
"You promise?" Julia asked.
"Of course," he answered, "I gotta hear you sing."
There was the sound of a train whistle blowing suddenly. Squall opened his eyes. He was lying on the floor of the SeeD cabin. He leaned up as the dream faded.