Unpredictable Endings

Disclaimer: I do not own FF8 or the characters. Just the plotline.

Last Chapter: Rinoa and the rest of the Elite SeeDs went to Deling City to see if
they could prevent a war. Their efforts failed as the city burned to
the ground at their hands. Griffon was pleased about it. A mysterious
girl named Tigeria showed up to reveal a couple of secrets about Griffy.
What will she tell them? How will it effect them? Find out in this
chapter of 'Unpredictable Endings.'

Chapter 7: Tiger's Tale

The group grew silent as the words rolled off her tounge. " Brought him back from
where?," I asked. She smiled at our surprise. A soft chuckle ecscaped her throat. " You mean
you didn't notice anything different about him? He's not even human," Tiger said. Our eyes
widened as she revealed more things about our Headmaster. " He looks human to me," Zell
countered. She clicked her tounge making her way over to Zell. She cupped his face in her
hand. A faint blush was appearing on his cheeks by the sudden attention from the beautiful
young woman.

" Looks can be decieving. He's not what anyone thinks. It was a big mistake on my
part in the first place," she said. Lines appeared on my features as my face contorted into a
frown. " You never did answer my question Tiger. Where did you bring him back from?," I
asked. She smirked. " From the dead of course. Or more specifically, the GF Graveyard," she
said. Horrified looks appeared on everyone's faces at her words. " And what the hell is that?," I
said more angry than frightened. A look of annoyance also appeared on her features. Her hand
left Zell's face and rested at her hip.

" I thought you SeeDs were the best of the best but you can't even understand simple
English. Read my lips Commander. The GF Graveyard, the place where the most powerful GF's
rest for their eternal sleep," she retorted. Worry began to stir within me. 'The most powerful GF's?
Then that means...,' I thought. " Griffon is Griever?!," I asked. She nodded. " Bingo cutie," she said.
I went over to her clutching her arms tightly. " Do you have any idea what you've done?! What were
you doing? Working on some spells and decided to bring back the ultimate one?!!," I asked. " Well,
kinda," she said.

I immediatly became disgusted with her. I threw her to the ground turning my back to her.
" No need to be so rough Commander. Just like he was brought here he can be sent back," she said.
" By doing what? Killing him again? You can't kill something that is already dead," Selphie said. Zell
helped Tiger up. She rewarded him with a short kiss. " Who said anything about killing him? Just
send him back. It's as simple as that. But, he has to be in his original demon form. Plus he may be
stronger than the last time you faced him," she said.

I turned back towards the girl. Fires of anger were stirring deep within me and she was testing
me. I'm not someone to piss off. " You make it seem like it's a big game. You weren't there the first
time we had to beat that thing. He almost killed us," I said calmly. Her smug expression finally left
her features at my tone. " You guys really know how to kill a buzz," she said. She walked past us
going to the window. The room was silent for a moment before she spoke again. " I know it won't be
easy to kill him and I'm sorry it took me so long to alert anyones attention to it," she said.

The others weren't impressed by her apology. " Who gives a damn if you're sorry?! My father
died because of him. Who knows how many others will have to suffer for your foolishness. Me and the
ones I care about always have to fix what this world messes up. We were fortunate to make it back
alive last time. We may not be so lucky this time. So you can take that apology and shove it. You won't
have to risk your ass like we will," Rinoa spat.

The girl's eyes widened in shock at Rinoa's words. She really did think this was a game. " That's
enough. I'm sure she really didn't know. As long as she tells us how to beat Griever then we'll handle the
rest. After all we are SeeDs and nothing will stop us," I said smiling at the group. They smiled back as
their confidence was restored. " YES SIR!!," they said as they saluted. I glanced back at the girl who was
awed by their confidence in me.

Her smirk reappeared on her features. " I guess you have your loyal subjects Commander," she
said. I was a little taken back by her use of my old title. I grew calm again smiling at her. " Yes I do Tigeria.
Are you going to join the calvery?," I asked. She walked over by Zell. " Sure if cutie over here is my body
guard," she said. Zell blushed feverishly at her words. The group laughed. " Sure. You don't mind do you
Zell?," I asked already knowing the answer. " No sir," he said.

After our brief meeting with Tiger I walked to the anouncement room. Nida was sitting at his
desk when I entered. " What's up Squall, what's going on?," he asked. I ignored him walking over to the
microphone. " Nida, I'm about to say some things that will put your job in jeparody. If you don't wish to
be blamed for this I advise you to leave," I said. Nida smirked. " You never led me astray before Squall.
Whatever you are about to do you have my support so I'll stay here until it's done," he said. I was
surprised by his words. " Nida, why do you still hold me in high regards? I abandoned this place without
thinking twice about it yet you don't care. Why?," I asked. " Because you do everything for a reason.
Plus you saved our asses so many times I can't ever be made at you. The whole Garden feels that way,"
he said.

I nodded at his reply before turning on the mic. It came on with a screech bound to grab
everyone's attention. " Hello Balamb Garden, this is Squall Leonhart. Recently I have been brought
back to Garden to help with the so called 'missions'. In reality I was brought here to check up on
your Headmaster. My suspicions were confirmed about an hour ago about him. I am on this microphone
now to announce that I will be leading an attack against Headmaster Griffion other wise known as
our former enemy 'Griever'. He was brought back from the GF Graveyard by a witch of some kind.
Let me repeat my previous statement. I am leading an attack on Griever not Garden. But if you
support Griever you can and may be killed. Choose your side now because when the battles start you
will either be an ally or an enemy. Over and out," I said signing off.

I looked over at Nida who was smiling. He saluted to me. " Welcome back Commander
Leonhart," he said. I smiled back at him. " It's good to be back Nida. Get Xu and let's get to
work," I said. He nodded in approval as we left the office.



to be continued...........


End chapter 7. Sorry it took me so long to get this out but I was trying to figure out where I wanted this
story to go. I appreciate the reviews I recieved. Please keep them coming. I really love to read them
at the end of the day. Oh and sorry for the shortness of the chapter. And for those who couldn't tell this
was in Squall's POV. I'm trying to limit it to two people, Squall and Rinoa, so you can expect that from
now on. P.S. YOU GUYS ROCK!!!! ~LS~