Danger Girls
By Soul Hunter
"Expect the Expected!"
Chapter Two
10:10 PM:
I can still hardly believe my ears. As I look at Selphie, I'm slowly realizing the blooming woman inside her. She's still only 17, of course. But that's not supposed to stop her from having fun with the guys who admire her so much.
(Look at me, talking like an old hag! What makes me think I know more only because I'm going out with Squall?)
I can't help thinking about Irvine. He had been in hot pursuit of her since we emerged from that time compression mayhem. Of course, I'd help him out if only he'd straighten his act a little. Actually, Selphie is starting to develop something for him. But come on, who'd take a guy seriously if he continues to go about gallivanting with almost every cute girl he meets? Sometimes I tend to think that's one of the reasons why Irvine chose to stay in Balamb Garden. I do have to admit there's far more prettier girls here than in Galbadia Garden. Present company included, of course *grins*.
Though personally, I kinda like Zell for Selphie a little bit more. They just look so cute together. Too bad their personalities clash too much. I don't know, but I believe Zell and Selphie will never hit it off.
Oh well First thing's first. Her little tryst with Therren. Oh I am so gonna take her apart for this!
"I can't believe you did that! Not with Therren!"
"Wha? You sound like you actually believe I'm not capable of doing that."
"Well, I am thinking the same thing, Sefie."
"Hmm Just because you're the CC Card King doesn't mean you're the only one who can beat him, Quisty."
"I don't mean that. I mean, I think Squall can beat him too. But let's face it, Sef. Remember you had to ask for our help just to get your card back from your friend in Trabia? Honey, Therren is one of the best Triple Triad players in Garden. You know that."
"Well you can now include me to that list, your majesty. I'm not BS'ing you guys. I really beat him in sudden death."
Yep, I felt the urge to ask. And I obliged. Despite knowing I will be sorry for this
"And what, pray tell, is the wager?"
"Tee-hee! Therren was quite upset after learning that I promoted seven members into administrators for the B-Garden MB. He thinks he deserves to be one too since he did help me with the new architecture. So he challenged me for a game. He thought he was taking advantage of li'l ol' me. Poor guy"
"Oh, okay. Just because he wants to be an admin?"
"I wanna be an admin."
"You can't, Rini. You spam the boards too much."
"I DO NOT!!!"
"You do too!"
I do not! How can Selphie say this? Just because I greet everyone happy birthday, or spark a debate on which came first: the chocobo or the egg, or take a poll on how many times people brush their teeth in a week, or greet everyone WAAAAZZZUUUUPPPPP' doesn't mean I spam too much Does it?
Why are these two looking at me like this?
*BUZZZZZZZ *
Heh, saved by the speakerphone
O_o
The speakerphone?!?
"Ahem am I interrupting something?"
"Headmaster have you been listening in?"
"Well, I didn't plan to, Quistis. But as soon as I dialed Rinoa's number, well it seems she left her phone on speaker mode."
Oooooo!!! Stupid-stupid-stupid!!!
"Hey Rini, don't hit yourself on the head with that vase. That's an expensive vase, you know."
Thanks a lot, Selphie!
"You weren't discussing something of utmost secrecy were you?"
"Well we haven't gotten to that part yet, Headmaster. Anyway, what's up?"
"Selphie, you're also there. Good. I was going to call you and Quistis in your rooms after I've talked to Rinoa."
"It's rather late for this to be a social call, sir. What's this about?"
"I think you three had better go up to my room. There's something I need to brief you with and I'm afraid I can't wait until morning."
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11:00 PM:
Juuuuust perfect! Just when we thought we have this night all to our sorry little selves, Headmaster Cid had to call us about a new mission. Can't this wait until tomorrow? I wonder what's so important for him to be this urgent? A lot of things are coming into mind. Another Galbadian mutiny? A Tri-face outbreak in eastern Centra? A hostage situation in Alexandria?
It rather surprised me when we finally got to the Headmaster's office. It appears that he only asked for the three of us. Squall, Zell and Irvine are nowhere in sight. For that matter, no one's here other than us three and Headmaster Cid himself.
This is getting weird. Is he sending just three female SeeDs on a mission? I wonder what kind of assignment this is.
I should never have opened my big mouth.
"Say that again, Headmaster"
"You want us to go to Dollet, meet this millionaire, and pose as"
" Prostitutes?"
"Please, ladies. That word is rather too harsh for my liking. Let's just use the term hospitality girls', shall we?"
"Ahem but that's the same thing, sir. Besides, that's even more politically incorrect than"
"Don't even say it, Quisty. I'm getting goose bumps just from hearing that word."
That makes two of us, Sef.
"But I do want to know why you're sending the three of us."
Somehow, I don't feel comfortable with Selphie's tone.
"Are you questioning my decision, Selphie?"
"Ahh n-no sir. I just ahh just wanna you know"
"Gotcha!!! Heh heh heh!"
Huh!
"At ease, Selphie. I was just toying with you."
Oh isn't this man adorable? Who'd think we have a Headmaster with a sense of humor like this? I would have burst out laughing if I didn't see the scowl on Selphie's face. Headmaster Cid really got her this time.
"At any rate, if it's going to make you feel any better and I'm sure it will I'm sending you three because I think you're the most qualified for this job. Considering you three are the most err PRESENTABLE' ladies in Balamb Garden."
Not to mention he's one of the most cunning flaterrers I've ever met. Why if our boys only have at least half of his charm, they'd be irresistible! Now I know why Matron is so head over heels for him.
There, Selphie's smiling now.
"But Headmaster, don't you think it's a tad dangerous to send us three? I mean, we're not exactly obscured faces anymore, especially after what we did with regards to the Time Compression crisis and the Fourth Universe threat. I'm just wary that our target might recognize us."
"Don't worry, Quistis. Monsieur Diego Corneo is stricken with a terrible abhorrence to keeping in step with current events. If there's one thing you will never see in his house, it's a newspaper. Your identities will be safe."
I wanted to say something, but can't find the right words at the moment. I mean, what am I supposed to say? It's obvious that this mission will call for subterfuge. And if there's one thing I do know how to do is play the role of a spy. I like the cloak and dagger stuff. If anything, it at least keeps me from resorting to too much violence.
But I've never done anything like this. I may have charmed my way into less significant Galbadian military circles before (only those that don't know me as General Caraway's daughter) while I was still leading the Owls. But I'd never go too far as to actually sleep with someone while performing an assignment. Geez, that's so gross!
As I think about it, I can't avoid looking at Quisty and Sef. I wonder if they've already done something like this. Probably not Selphie, since I know her first mission as a SeeD was that one when she, Squall and Zell provided support for us when we attempted to kidnap Deling. But Quisty who knows?
I wonder how far should a SeeD go to accomplish a mission
Well, I guess I'm about to find out.
End of Chapter Two