***** Rinoa's Gift *****
Meanwhile, Skuall… err… Squall was looking for Rinoa. On his way he met with Zell who tried to get the next day off again, "Hey there, my friend, my pal, my bro, my buddy, my…"
"All right, Zell," replied the broody guy in exasperation, "You can have tomorrow off…"
"WOO HOO!" Exclaimed the blond guy, "You are THE best! You are THE man! You…"
"But I want all those reports filed by next week, kapish?"
"But, Squall…"
The look Zell received convinced him that there would no point in arguing. As Squall was leaving, the martial artist coughed, *coughsourpusscough*
"I heard that!" Said the Commander without turning, "And I also want my plants watered!"
Zell grinned maliciously, "Sure, I will water them really good… hee hee." :)
"And with water this time!" Added Mr.Leonhart.
'Bummer!' thought the energetic guy. :(
At that moment, Laguna Loire entered the Quad.
Predictably, Selphie fussed over him, "Sir Laguna did you have a good trip and you know that I'm available for a dance and you promised me last year to dance with me this year and would you mind if I asked you a few questions because it's for an interview for my web site about you and I'm writing this article about great men well actually just about you and it would be really really great if we could have some time together well maybe dance too Tee-Hee because that way we can have some quality time together and I'm also trying to make Irvine jealous but that's another story and…"
"I need a medic here!" Yelled Laguna, for Selphie had forgotten to breathe during that tirade, turned an alarming shade of blue and fainted.
Dr.Kadowaki arrived and sighed, "Oh, sweet Hyne! Not again!"
As Ms.Tilmitt was rushed to the intensive-care unit, Esthar's President spotted Squall and went to meet him.
"Commander Leonhart, the good evening to you." He greeted the dark-haired guy.
"Merry Christmas… father." Offered Squall.
A tear came to the older man's eyes, "Son!" he said and hugged the Commander tightly – much to his annoyance.
"Huh, Squall?" Inquired Laguna.
"YES! That IS my friggin' Gunblade!" erupted the introverted guy, "What is it with all the %$#@ hugging today!"
"Phew!" exclaimed Mr. Loire in relief.
'The things I'll do for an extra gift!' thought Squall, and left to find his hazel-eyed girlfriend.
He couldn't find her, but after a while Nida gave him a message from Rinoa. He opened it and read:
- Dear Squally-Poo,
Red Dragons are red
Blue Dragons are blue
Meet me in my dorm
I have a surprise for you…
Love,
Rinoa -
Thinking about what she had been knitting, he braced himself and rehearsed his best 'Happy Face' – the one with just two frown lines on his brow. He arrived shortly to her dorm, breathed deeply, and knocked decisively.
"Come in, Squall." She replied. [A/N: She is a sorceress, so she knew it was him.]
Rinoa was wearing a red and green 'elfette' costume. The generous cleavage put her charms at great advantage, and the short fur-lined skirt complimented her shapely legs wonderfully.
"Merry Christmas, my Love!" She said, hugging the Commander tightly – much to his annoyance.
"Gunblade… hurts… big time…." He managed to blurt out.
"Ho sorry." She apologized.
"Phew! I have to find some other place for this thing!"
"Well, I made you…" Started the raven-haired woman.
"…A wool-sheath for missions is cold weather." Completed Squall.
Rinoa was really surprised, "How did you know?"
"Male intuition." He replied with what could almost pass for a mischievous grin.
She didn't pursue the matter for she had other things on her mind. "Actually, I had another gift for you…" She continued in a sensuous tone of voice.
Squall looked around the room, "Yes, where is it?"
She simply stood there with her hands on her hips, and smiling seductively.
"Huh, you mean that you…" Inquired Squall, while understanding began to dawn on him.
"Would you be my Santa Claus tonight, Squall?"
"WOWEVER!"
As her lips met his, our friend thought that Christmas wasn't such a dreadful occasion after all. Actually, it could be quite a great holyday, and when one had good friends it was all worth it.
Maybe he would go easy on Zell, and allow Irvine his manicures, and permit Seifer to indulge in his passion for PowerPuff Girls' collectibles. This time there almost, very nearly, more or less, just about, but quite certainly was an unmistakable smile on his features.
"Merry Christmas, Squall." Said the hazel-eyed woman tenderly.
"Merry Christmas, Rinny..."
Rinoa was enchanted at his change of heart and his joyful behavior. Seeing him this way was the best Christmas gift she had ever had, and happiness filled her soul. She hugged him passionately, with tears of pure joy running down her face.
"Gun… blade…" blurted the poor guy in agony.
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********** Epilogue **********
Squall finally found a less painful place for his weapon, and they lived happily ever after.
And, yes. Rinoa also lived happily ever after.
Raijin and Ulti are dating, and are really happy together.
Selphie just came out of her coma and is working on her Sir Laguna website.
Dr.Odine and Ward are not performing together anymore, but are planning on a reunion concert for next Christmas.
Laguna was so glad about Squall accepting him as a father, that he gave his son a brand new Ragnarok.
And finally, Zell got the whole Holydays' Season off. ^_^
********** The End **********
A/N: A really merry Christmas, and a wonderful New Year to all!
Vick
