Once again we join our lovable Final Fantasy VIII characters, where the boys are discussing costume options with "The Promised Land's" head costumers.

Costume Girl- Girlfriend, with legs like those, I got the perfect ensemble for ya.

Seifer- Really?

Costume- Sure, toots. It's this little red sequin number. You'll love it.

Seifer- Sequins?

Squall- *nudging Seifer in the ribs* Just what you were hoping for, right....Muffy?

Seifer- Oh yeah. Can't wait.......Paris, sugar. *with an evil smirk reaches back and pinches Squall on the butt*

Squall- *feeling a deeply strong urge to wring Seifer's neck, though trying to keep cool while the costumers are around* Oh, /honey/, I thought you said you wouldn't get so touchy feely in public anymore.

Costume Girl- You two together, huh?

Costume Boy- Told you so, Charlene. I can always spot a pair.

Irvine- Good eye then. These two have been hot 'n heavy for nearly two years now. Right.......ladies?

*Squall and Seifer stare at each other awkwardly*

Zell- *shuddering at the thought of Squall and Seifer together* So, what did you guys have in mind for me?

Costume Girl- Hmmm........something about ya just screams........feathers! Don't ya think, Remy?

Costume Boy- Bird of Paradise material for sure!

Zell- Not more birds........

Irvine- That's not what you said last night when I was tieing you to the bed with a feather boa......my little chicken wing.

Zell- *backing away rather frightened as he whispers* You gettin' way too into this, man.

Costume Girl- What about this darling cinnamon stick? *referring to Raijin* Thinkin' what I'm thinkin'?

Both Costumers together- Arabian Nights!

Costume Boy- A long dark wig on that clean-shaven head.....you'll be stylin, sweetheart.

Raijin- I'm gettin' a sick feeling, ya know?

Costume Girl- What was that?

Squall- He said......he's raring to go. Right, Tabby?

Raijin- Uhh......sure, ya know? Can't...wait.

Irvine- My turn! I was thinking of something........

Seifer- In buckskin. Our little Juliet here wants to be a cowgirl. Ain't that right?

Irvine- *glaring daggers at Seifer* Righty-O there, Muff. Thanks alot.

Seifer- My pleasure.

Costume Girl- Guess that only leaves you then, sexy. *grinning at Squall*

Squall- Have anything in leather?

Costume Boy- Oooo, bad boy, huh? *gives Squall seductive look*

Squall- *feeling cornered* Not really. I just......uhh.....really hate cows. Yeah.

Costume Girl- Well, I think I got just the thing. We'll meet you folks back here in 30, k? Then we'll help you get ready for your first show. Excited?

Seifer- Thrilled.

Costume Boy- See you around then.

*Costumers leave*

Seifer- Remind me to kill Cid and Edea for this.

Squall- Get in line.

Zell- So, what do we do now?

Raijin- Still need to figure out who the owners are, ya know?

Squall- Raijin's right. I couldn't really tell with all the makeup they had on, so we'll have to think of something besides on sight to find out.

Zell- We also gotta figure out what evil scheme they've got workin' with this place. Can't be doing it just for fun.

Seifer- Why not? Maybe they're just trying to........turn a very weird new lease on life?

Zell- You kiddin'? Once an evil villain, always an evil villain.

Seifer- Wanna say that again.....Fifi?

Zell- Errm.....no?

Seifer- Didn't think so.

Squall- Guys, please. Let's think. The girls should be arriving at the club soon. Maybe they can get some info on those three men while they're downstairs.

Irvine- Good idea. *whips out cell* I've got Selph on speed dial.


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*Downstairs the girls have just arrived at the club*

Fuujin- *looking from side to side as they walk through the doors* FRIGHTENING!

Selphie- I think it's cool! So sparkly and bright.

Rinoa- Is that guy wearing a thong?

Quistis- Doesn't leave much to the imagination.

Edea- *sighing* Brings back memories......

Quistis- What?

Edea- Of when Cid and I first met.

Rinoa- Really? Were you working at some flashy club as a cocktail waitress and he was the bouncer?

Edea- Something like that.

*entering main hall*

Waitress- Can I get you ladies a table?

Selphie- Something up front please.

Quistis- *whispering to Selphie* Maybe we should try and stay less conspicuous.

Selphie- And miss Irvy's performance? No way!

Rinoa- She's got a point there. Lead the way, Miss.

Waitress- Just follow me. Oh, and by the way, that's the best drag I've ever seen. For a second I almost thought you were real women.

Fuujin- WHAT? RA...!

Quistis- *throwing hand over Fuujin's mouth* Thanks, we try.

*girls take seat at table up front*

Selphie- So, what do we......

*gets cut off by a familiar sound coming from.....somewhere*

Selphie- What's that?

Rinoa- I think your butt is ringing.

Selphie- Guess I shouldn't have had that extra spicy chocobo burgur for lunch, huh?

Quistis- Uh, Sef, isn't that your phone?

Selphie- Huh? Oh, right. *reaches back and takes out cell*

Edea- Maybe the boys are checking in.

Selphie- Hello? Hey, Irvy!

Fuujin- DRAG?

Selphie- Fuujin wants to know if you're pretty yet. *listens* They're still waiting for their costumes, but they're on tonights program.

Edea- Wonderful. What is it they need?

Selphie- Hey, sweetie, why you callin? *listens* Gotcha. They got a job for us.


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Part 4! I'm really cooking! Please keep on telling me what you think. :-)