Blue Magic: Chapter 6- Responsibilities
AUTHOR'S NOTES: Read 'Only the Lonely' before reading this, then the Prelude. Other then that- beware strong language and enjoy!
"I can't believe he did that!"
Raged Head Instructor of Balamb Garden as she stormed across the Disciplinary Hall for the
fifth time. Her blue eyes were dark with anger and enragement.
"What did Seifer do, Quistis?" A
soft, more feminine voice inquired suddenly behind the woman.
"Xu." Quistis named the woman, then
turned to face the woman, and shook her head, "nothing I can't handle... What can I
help you with?"
"Something of great importance,
Instructor. I need to see you in 5 in Conference room B." Xu's gray eyes narrow as
she ran a toned hand through her sand-wood colour hair.
"In 5? What can be something that
important to interrupt Disciplinary Punishment?" Eyeing her long time friend, she
added, "especially of your favorite person, too."
If looks could kill, the blonde would be
withering in pain on the floor at moment from the look that Xu shot at her. Quickly,
however, the glare faded as the SeeD High-Officer shook her head.
"Seifer is nothing but trouble, Quist. I
don't know why you even bother your time with him." Walking over and glaring through
the glass of the door at the blonde boy, Xu continued, "but things are serious right
now. You'll have to deal with him later, give him something to do, but hurry. See you in
5."
Watching her first Garden friend leave, Quistis
spun on her heels and opened the door into 'Punishment Room'. Grabbing a clip board from
the wall, she looked down at the two occupants in the room coldly.
Peaking up from her corner of the room, Selphie
cried, "why do I have to be in here? I didn't do anything!"
"Silence, Tilmitt. You will not speak to
me unless I give you permission to within these halls, understand?" The Instructor
snapped, standing in the center of the room and between the two opposing parties.
Measuring the two with level, impassive gazes,
Quistis added, "you are not being punished, Selphie. I merely wish to speak to you
about something."
The brunette perked up at that. Cocking her
head sideways, Selphie's green eyes shined with interest.
"What SeeD member Seifer did to you,
Selphie, is inexcusable. With reckless actions like on a mission like this, it could have
very well gave away your position and caused his and your death," Frowning, the adult
sighed, leaning against the wall in an uncharacteristically manner.
"I would hate to have that happen. You two
are great SeeDs and mean a lot to me personally." Turning her gaze to Seifer, she
continued, "Seifer's actions should be punished by expulsion from Garden..."
Wincing, Seifer's angry gaze became shameful
and fell upon the floor. Sagging his shoulders, Seifer entire poise became meek and upset.
"But, Selphie, we know this would be a
great lose. That is why I'm asking you... forget... this even occurred. Instead, an
intense VERBAL disagreement, not a him acting you, happened in its place. If that is
okay..."
In sheer confuzzlement, Selphie inquired,
"what do you mean, Quisty? He should be punished!"
Nodding, Quistis turned her piercing blue eyes
away from a slightly more hopeful Seifer. "He shall. For now, he has 5 hours until
dinner which he shall write a paper on the History and Myths of Dragons. Especially those
pertaining to Sorceresses."
"Right, Quisty!" Selphie replied,
nodding thoughtfully, "I guess I can keep this quiet. But, that's not really a good
enough punishment."
"Indeed it isn't. Xu asked me to meet her
in 3 mins in Conference Room B, so I have no real time." Looking at her watch,
Quistis rushed, "but Seifer will remain in here. Selphie, you're in charge of him
until I get back or Richard Smith comes to relieve you."
Saluting her superior, Selphie gushed,
"super duper righty-o! I'll guard him well and make sure he stays on his task. I take
it is okay to take him to the library?"
"Hmmm, yes it is." Placing on her
glasses from her breast-pocket on her shirt, she added, "I know Richard is bit of a
snob, but please Seifer, behave if he relieves Selphie!"
Cracking his trademark grin, the White knight
spoke up, "anything for my girl..."
With one glass look at the two SeeDs, Quistis
walked out of the room and headed for the Conference room.
"Quistis, we have a serious situation that
could jeopardize this mission that you're on. Especially if it is REALLY Adel causing all
these disruptions around all the towns and islands," Xu explained, sitting in a
leather chair, sipping on some water for a moment.
Tapping a finger lightly on the table between
the two of them, Quistis replied, "really now? Just what is this situation?"
With a disdainful look, Xu said, "Riona is
gone. She received word that one of her friends from the Forest Owls was... killed in a
fire while at a bar. In paper they said someone caused it and I'm afraid, it was a lure
for her."
"Damnit! Did you or Nida attempt to stop
her?" Quistis asked sharply.
"Negative. She used her Sorceress'
abilities to slip away." Running a finger tip around the edge of her glass, Xu looked
down, "I'm afraid to tell Commander Squall of this. He might go after Riona and
forget about apprehending Adel."
"Hmmmm. You are correct about going after
Riona. This is be a fatale mistake, considering it might be actually Adel trying to get to
Riona. So we're better off nippin Adel in the ass by getting her first."
"True enough. How will we deal with this?
The Commander is in charge when it comes down to what's going to be ordered, how will we
prevent him sending Garden with himself to go after her?" Asked a perplexed Xu.
\...Oh Hyne it HURTS! WHY?! WHY! All the
memories hurt now. Mommy... I miss you. I miss you so much. I-I-I Just have a favor to ask
of you. I know you p-probably hate me now, since... well, I-I n-need this favor. Please,
Please.../
"Quistis? Quistis Khailyn Trepe, are you
listening to me?" Demanded the unyielding voice of Xu.
\The Thieving bitch took the bait. Perfect.
Ready the ---------. ...have you? No?... FOOLS! We need.../
"Hey Quistis! This is serious! Share you
thoughts with me please!" Finally snapped Xu.
"Huh?" The dazed Instructor looked up
to see Xu standing before her, hands on her shoulders.
Seeing the look on her friend's face, Xu backed
down and growled, "weren't you listening to anything I was saying? You seemed to
phase out."
"Sorry... I think I know how to approach
Squall. But we have to do it now. I have really bad feeling about this."
Nodding, the older girl stood and replied,
"shall I page him to meet us here?"
"Yes and make it fast." Quistis
answered, absently watching her friend walk away.
\Poseidon, I have a bad feeling about this.
Why is Adel going after Dragons like it said in Squall's report? And why were they on the
Island Closest to Hell and Cactar Island?/
\Easy. They were looking for me. I am the
Guardian Force of Knowledge. I think Adel wants me for the memories I have along with the
Secrets of Blue Magic./
\Why would Adel want that? Why slaughter
countless dragons and beasts for this?/
\Power. Quistis, she's mad. Poseidon has
certain abilities and has the memories of the locations of several other undiscovered
Guardian Forces./ A cold feminine voice replied.
\Shiva?/ Quistis thought surprised.
\Yes, it is I. You now have the ability to
talk to Guardian Forces who are Junction onto you or unJunction./ Shiva chuckled
Blinking in surprise, Quistis looked up to see
Squall and Cid entering the room. From the corner out of her eye, she saw Xu nodded to
her. Great, now she was in charge of briefing them about the situation.
"Yes, Instructor?" Squall grumbled in
his usual manner.
Licking her dry lips with her semi-moist
tongue, the instructor began, "We have a situation, Commander. Sorceress Adel is
slaughtering Dragons and beast by the dozen and-"
"Yes, Yes, Quistis, we all know this. But
what is so important to have us come here ASAP?" Cid inquired mildly.
Clenching teeth, Quistis rushed,
"Rioniaisgone."
"WHAT?" Squall bellowed in an
uncharacteristically manner. With arrogant strides, the Commander towered over the sitting
Instructor. "Say that slower."
"Riona is gone." Wincing, Quistis
looked to see Squall gripping her arms tightly. With eyes blurring lightly from the
intensity of pain that came from the grip, she added softly, "one of her friends from
the Forest Owls was killed. Xu and I seem to think it was a trap set by Adel."
Cid's face was somber as he turned to Xu. With
empty brown eyes, the older man asked, "is this true?"
Xu bowed, "yes sir. She escaped using her
Sorceress' abilities so no one could stop her. We sent two SeeDs to attempt to keep an eye
on her..."
"Riona even outside of GARDEN without one
of the one of the Elites is foolish, Xu!" Squall shouted, upset with the whole
situation. His wife, who half of her was dangerous to everyone but him, was alone in a
city with her former-terrorist friends with a former-Sorceress running loose, killing
DRAGONS like it was nothing. Just peachy.
"It's not her fault, Squall. I think we
should send some of the Elite after her. Escort her and help her through this time of
need," Quistis injected softly.
Cid nodded in agreement, "she's right. The
best thing to do is to protect and comfort Riona at the same time since we don't have the
power on hand to bring her back."
Looking disdainful, Squall replied,
"agreed. I'll take my usual team to go after Riona. Quistis, I leave you in
Charge."
Arching one of her high eyebrows, Quistis
looked confused, "why should YOU go after Riona? Why not me? It be best to have you
in command here..."
"No. Quistis, everyone knows I go to YOU
for advice on situations." Pausing for a moment, the Knight continued, "Riona
could be dangerous if her emotions get the best of her. She wouldn't hurt me, so I'm the
best fit. Besides, I'm her husband and knight. I should be there for her."
Shaking her head, Quistis almost shuttered when
he mentioned "knight." Sighing, she looked up to see a proud looking Cid.
Quistis was truly flattered that they thought she could run Garden, but she truly didn't
want the Burden. Now she knew how Squall felt.
"He's right again," Xu added, giving
her friend an appraise look. Adding quickly, "Besides, Quisty, he's more trained for
winning a war and you're trained to lead."
Cid nodded, "yes. I plan to make you
Headmistress when I retire for good, Quistis."
Knowing they set the bait and trapped her,
Quistis grumbled in a Squall like manner, "okay then. I'll take over... until Squall
comes back with Riona at least."
...Oh Hyne it HURTS! WHY?! WHY! All the memories hurt now. Mommy...
I miss you. I miss you so much. I-I-I Just have a favor to ask of you. I know you
p-probably hate me now, since I became a Sorceress... well, I-I n-need this favor. Please,
Please, momma, protect Squall and watch over him. I feel like something is coming for me.
A lurking darkness...
Momma! Why did he have to die! WHY?! He was there for me when I left
dad because of me believing he killed you. It hurts so bad, almost as bad when I lost you.
Mommy... why can't you respond to me? Momma, I really need you.
...Zone's here, momma. I have to go. We're going to bury Watt's- no,
what's LEFT of Watts now. I-I need you to help him get adjusted in Heaven, too. Please
momma. I just need this few things. I love you. I'll always love you...
Tears slowed down as the Sorceress looked up from the bed she was
laying on. With red and swollen eyes, the woman climbed to her feet absently.
Stumbling suddenly over a loose blanket, she flew forward and into
Zone's arms. Letting him hold her, the two long time friends cried together for the first
since she arrived last night... Cried together for the first time, too.
As the ebony hair Sorceress wept, however, she missed the wind carrying
her mother's voice with the words, "I will do what I can for you, my beloved
daughter... I will always love you."
Fuujin stood on the balcony of Garden, her silvery hair being tossed in
the wind. Listening to the voices which created this individual breeze, her vermilion eyes
flew open. Staring into darkening seas that surrounded the floating Garden, she shivered
slightly.
"NOT HUMAN?" Fuujin asked out loud to the wind, her
expression one of pure confusement. "DON'T UNDERSTAND."
The wind seemed to blow harder, as night skies seemed to move in faster
at an alarming rate. Small tornadoes of water seemed to appear within the white capped
water now. The wind seemed frantic.
Eyes widening at last at the understanding, she hissed normally,
"a tide of change is coming and it's not good."
The crimson hair woman's lips were pulled back into a dark, cynical
smile. Running black nails through her silken locks, the woman stood to her true height of
6'2" and walked across the tent. Looking outside the tent, she hissed to one of her
attendants.
"Being me my General."
Bowing quickly, the head attendant rushed outside the tent across the
green field to another tall tent. Entering for a moment, the woman exited, and rushed back
across the field with a man on her heels.
Sitting back on her throne like chair, the witch watch her general with
impassive eyes that reflected the dim light of the tent. Leaning back deeper into the
cushions, she waited until he reached the carpet that her throne sat on before finally
speaking.
"The Thieving bitch took the bait. She's now in the city to bury
her friend. Tell me, Aries, have you came up with a plan to capture her YET?"
The ebony hair man dropped to his knee and placed his fist over his
heart before speaking, "yes, my lady. We used the charm spell on the Father to
believe us when we approached him about removing Riona's powers, so he supports us. So
when we take her, he will cover for us."
"Perfect. Ready the Tetraforce Beast to get rid of SeeD once and
for all!"
"Yes my lady. Where shall we release it?" Aries inquired,
looking up at his Queen.
"Apparently Trabia is the weakest point of their defenses since
it's just got on its feet a few months ago. Talking to Rydia about this have you? No? I
think you should for she will be personally in charge of Tetraforce Mission." The
witch smirked
"Rydia?" The pose of the General spoke of disdain though his
voice did not.
"Yes, she is the one who helped me come up with creating
Tetraforce even. As for you Aries, you will accompany me when we retrieve that
bitch!"
"As you command, my lady." The general bowed, his mood
lightning since he was personally escorting his lady on an important mission. Meeting her
eyes without fear he asked, "and what about the Team who developed it?"
"FOOLS!" The lady spat, thinking of the traitors of the
Esthar Government she had hired to assist her for a short time. "We need to have them
destroyed, so have it done."
"Is that all Lady Adel?"
"Yes... let my game begin."
Author Notes: Shit had hit the fan for me. I had a friend killed in a car
accident, got into a fight with another, friends having a NASTY break up, had finals,
friend go to jail, had some STUPID school testing, mid terms, but thank the Muses that's
over with. Wahhooo! Plus, I need to finish Masochism Affection, my N-17
fic and sister to Sadistic Love. hahahah! I'm Baaaaacccccccccccccck!
Oh, and flamers: Go away! No one likes you! only Ciato and that's bad!
CIATO: Wha? My liking something is bad?! -runs off crying-