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Disclaimer: I do not own Final Fantasy 8, or any of it's characters, locations, etc., Squaresoft does. Nor do I own Devil May Cry, or any of it's character, locations, etc., Capcom does.

A/N: So, how was the Prologue? Okay..? Horrible? Review and let me know.

~Devil's Don't Cry~

6 months later

Headmaster Cid paced back and forth in front of his desk in his office, located on the third floor of Balamb Garden. Cid was a man in what looked to be his upper forties, maybe early fifties. His hair was tossed about his wrinked head, his glases pushed down on the bridge of his nose as he continued to walk back and forth. The situation that had been brought to him by some Galbadian officials was very upsetting. For the past six months, fisherman and Galbadian soldiers alike had been reported missing after going on either fishing exploits around the Centra continent, or on training exercises on the continent. President Caraway, formerly General Caraway, had called him up, requesting SeeD's assistance in investigating the disappearances and finding the source of the problem.

Of course, this wasn't just any request, for just any client. This was Galbadia they were dealing with. A country, that not too long ago, had basically declared war on the world, and in attempt to take over the world, and unleashed one of the most powerful threats they'd ever had to face before, the Sorceress from the future, Ultamecia. After that episode, Caraway had been appointed President of Galbadia and so far things had been peaceful, but other countries and organizations were still wary around Galbadians. His thoughts were interrupted when Xu, his secretary, announced the arrival of Squall Leonheart, the new Commander of Garden. "Send him in Xu."

He watched Squall enter through the large mahogony doors, a serious expression on his youthful face, which was nothing unusual considering it was Squall. He waited for Squall to salute before motioning for him to take a seat in one of the two chairs that were placed in front of Cid's desk. Cid took a seat in the leather chair that was behind the desk, and looked at Squall, just as serious. "Squall, I have a mission for you."

Squall nodded, "What is the mission, sir?"

"You, and five other SeeD's are to fly to the Centra continent, and the islands along it's perimeter, and search for any clue's to the disappearance's of several fisherman, and Galbadian soldiers. Over the last six months, atleast 50 fisherman, and countless soldier's have disappeared in or around the area. At 0800 hours tomorrow, you will take the Ragnarok to Deling City. Where, you will meet with President Caraway to get the rest of the details, and he is willing to supply you with a few of his best soldiers, should things get bad down there."

"Yes, sir. Would you like the usual team of myself, Irvine, Zell, Selphie, Quistis, and Rinoa?"

"Yes, that will do. Dismissed....oh, and Squall, this is a very delicate situation. Galbadia has been the world's enemy for a long time, and please, do not to anything to disturb this time of peace we have with them."

Squall simply nodded as she stood up from his chair. Saluting Cid one last time, he turned and left the room, shutting the door's behind him.

Rinoa Heartilly sat in the cafeteria, listening to her friend's ramble on while trying to eat at the same time. She had been at Garden for a little over nine months now, and had became a respected member of SeeD. After the Ultamecia ordeal, she'd had Dr. Odine of Esthar produce an amulet that would subdue her Sorceress powers as long as she wore it, that, and it kept other's from using mind control on her. That included Ellone not being able to invade her dreams which, with the dreams she'd been having recently, was thankful for that small gift.

They always started off the same. She would be on an island of some sort, a castle looming in the distance. The sky's around her would be completely darkened with storm clouds, but it wouldn't produce the kind of storm she was used to, oh no, this one was much different. She didn't know how different, but it had a certain feeling to it, an evil feeling. She would turn around and start heading up a long, winding stairway that lead to the doors of the castle, which was to say, much larger than that of Ultamecia's. Before she would reach the doorway though, she would feel not one, but two presences. One of evil, and one of what seemed like..vengeance. She never could see either of the individuals who emitted these aura's, but could hear their voices. One, was a deep, gurgling voice, and immediately she placed this as the one who gave off the evil aura. The other, surprisingly, was the voice of a woman. This voice, however, was calm, yet strong. She could tell immediately whoever this person was, if they even really existed or were just figments of her imagination, was strong-willed, and full of confidence. She liked hearing this voice, it didn't scare her like the other one did. She was suddenly brought back to reality when she felt someone nudging her, and looked around to see the other's staring at her. "What? Did I miss something?"

Irvine started laughing her at her. "Whoa there darlin'! You just missed the briefing on our latest mission, that's all."

She glared at Irvine, then gave him the finger, and quickly put it down when she noticed Squall sitting there in front of her. "Ehh....sorry about that Squall." She still didn't feel comfortable around Squall, even if they had been seperated for nearly three months now. Things never really did work out between them, they were just too opposite each other and had nothing in common. So, they finally decided they just weren't meant for each other and went about their lives, or Squall went about his anyway. Recently, he and Quistis had begun getting a lot closer, from what she could tell, and wished the both of them the best of luck if they did end up together.

She brought her attention back to the other's when Squall began to speak again. "Tomorrow, we are to leave at 0800 hours, and take the Ragnarok to Deling City. There, General Caraway will give us more details in his briefing, then supply us with a few of his best trained soldiers. Headmaster Cid asks that we be as cooperative as possible, in order to maintain the peace we currently have with Galbadia."

Everyone nodded and got up from their seats, deciding to retire to their dorms in order to rest up for tomorrows mission. Rinoa, however, knew that she wouldn't get much rest, for the dreams would be back once again. Although, she wasn't too worried, for that voice would be there, but the other one would be there as well. Sighing, she left the cafeteria and silently walked down the main hall of Garden, passing junior classmen and fellow SeeDs along the way. She didn't want to go to sleep, but then again, she did want to. If only she knew could see who gave off the presences she felt, she would maybe, atleast, feel somewhat better. She'd never mentioned these dreams to any of the other's, mainly because she didn't want any of those tranquilizers Dr. Kadowaki would surely give her if she knew.

She continued down the hallway until she finally reached her dorm. Pulling a key out of the pocket of her SeeD uniform, she reluctantly unlocked the door and stepped inside. The dorm was filled with the last rays of the sun before it set, a sign that night was soon approaching. She idly tossed the key down on the small table that stood in front of the couch, and walked into her bedroom. Not even bothering to turn on a light, she took off her SeeD uniform and tossed it on the chair that sat next to her desk. After putting on a small, blue nightgown, she settled down into bed, and with a little hesitation, slowly fell into a deep slumber, the dreams ensuing not soon after.