1 Part Five
Things are gonna get angsty in these last few chapters so if, like me, you adore the odd load of mushy stuff keep on reading.
Chapter 5 Unexpressed Misery
As Seifer sat on his bed, his Hypherion resting by his side, he recalled once again the last moments of Quistis' life. How she'd said everything he'd wanted to hear for the longest time, but too late. He clenched his fists, wishing he could've done something to save her. But she was gone now, leaving a deep scar in his heart, which would never heal. Now, he had Mylina to worry about. He had lost Quistis; he didn't want to lose his best friend too. She was so young…just thinking of how young and vunerable both Mylina and Quistis were made him sob. He prayed that Mylina wasn't dead. He'd commit suicide if he lost her too. What else would he have if she disappeared along with Quistis? Squall came in and stood in front of him.
"Dr Kadowaki couldn't help Quistis," he said carefully. Seifer already knew that, what Squall had said was just a bitter reminder of the obvious. Squall's deep concerned look turned into a smile. "But…Mylina is OK. She pulled through." Seifer stood up, looking almost joyful. "You wanna go see her? She's been calling for you." Squall took Seifer to Mylina's bedside. Despite her battered body, she had a happy look on her face when she saw Seifer. He ran to her and held her hand.
"You're so brave," he said, tears of joy filling his eyes. "You're so damn brave…I'm so happy you made it!" Mylina laughed weakly.
"I had to make it Seifer," she said. "Quistis said." Seifer looked at her.
"Quistis said?"
"That's right. She told me not to slip away from you. She told me you needed me…so I just had to pull through for you Seifer." Seifer laughed, despite his tears.
"You're pretty damned tough for a 15-year-old aren't you?"
"You bet I am. I'm gonna be a SeeD one day!" she smiled.
"You are a SeeD," Squall said. Mylina and Seifer turned and looked at him. "Both of you are. You passed the exam with distinction. Congratulations!" Mylina screamed ecstatically and threw her arms around Seifer. Seifer hugged back. He'd finally become a SeeD. His lifetime goal achieved. The only problem was that Quistis wasn't there to share it with him.
Seifer was no longer a child. He could do things his way. He could recall the bitter fights with his rival Squall. He could recall the battle, which left a scar on both their faces. He sat on a chair next to Sorceress Edea, gently dragging his finger along the scar.
"They're coming," Edea stood up and turned to Seifer. "Those pathetic little SeeDs are on their way here Seifer. Prepare to engage them in combat." Seifer stood up and nodded.
"Yes Edea," he replied and walked out of the room and down Galbadia Garden's bleak colourless hallways. Balamb had obviously gained mobility, just like Galbadia had, and knowing it they would show no mercy. Seifer knew Quistis was in Balamb Garden. He knew that by launching an attack he would damage their already fragile relationship. He wasn't even sure if she liked him anymore. One thing he was sure about was that she was going to stay by Squall's side and they would both use all means necessary of stopping him. Did Quistis like Squall better than him? Even if she didn't, she would after his next crazy stunt. All this business of being the Sorceress' knight was just scarring him, not ailing his wounds. He came across a group of Galbadian soldiers. "Listen up," he said. "We're going into battle against Balamb. Let's go destroy that Garden!"
"Yes sir!" they said in unison. They were going to war now, and Seifer had just started what he knew would be the end of him and Quistis.
Seifer walked along the hallways of Balamb Garden with pieces of paper in his hands. These were plans for Quistis' burial ceremony. They had already decided that she was going to be buried in the flower garden at Edea's orphanage. The place where they were supposed to meet 8 days from now. But now she was gone so there was no point anymore. Maybe he would visit her grave that day, to pay respects. But as he walked the sound of a piano playing caught his attention. A voice accompanied the song. He recognised the voice automatically but he still couldn't believe it. The voice was that of Mylina. He headed in the direction of the voice and came to the library, where Mylina was sat in front of a piano, playing and singing at the same time. Seifer smiled and sat and watched her until she had finished her song. He then clapped. She turned around, surprised to see Seifer sitting there watching her. She started to blush as he came over to her.
"That was great!" he said, still clapping. "Did you make that up all on your own?"
"Yes I did!" she beamed. "It's for Quistis' burial ceremony. Zaine said that once I'd sorted out the notes and stuff he'd play it for me while I sing it." Seifer nodded with approval.
"It's beautiful. Quistis would've loved it I'm sure," he replied.
"Its next week isn't it? At the Orphanage?"
"That's right. I'm just thinking about flowers for her grave."
"Isn't she being buried in a flower garden?" Mylina grinned. "There'll be lots of flowers there so don't worry about it Seifer." Seifer folded his arms and laughed. She was right, as per usual. With the whole SeeD acceptance dance and festivities all over with, he now had the responsibilities of a true SeeD to carry with him.
"Seifer! Where ya been, ya know? We've been worried about ya, ya know?" a voice behind them said. Raijin and Fujin stood in the doorway of the library, smiling broadly. They dashed up to their friend and embraced him.
"Raijin! Fujin! Why the hell are you guys here?" Seifer asked.
"We heard that you had achieved the level of SeeD," Fujin said. "We were anxious to see how you were doing."
"I'm doing well Fujin. I made a friend. Mylina this is Raijin and Fujin, Raijin, Fujin, this is Mylina, my 15-year-old best friend," he pointed to Mylina. Mylina grinned cheerily.
"So you guys must be Raijin and Fujin! I've heard a lot about you!" she said happily.
"Chatting up kids? That ain't right, ya know?" Raijin said, shaking his head. Seifer laughed.
"I'm not chatting her up! I told you she's my best friend!" he chuckled. Fujin smiled pleasantly whilst Raijin raised an eyebrow.
"We heard about Quistis," Fujin said. Seifer fell silent. He didn't want to hear her name. It just made him feel worse. "We're sorry."
"It's OK you guys. I'm OK now," Seifer replied quietly. He looked at Mylina as she began to arrange her composition. Why could love be so damned tainted?
Seifer stood on the Galbadian platform, arms folded, grinning in a remorseless fashion at Balamb Garden. He watched it come closer as the soldiers either side of him got onto motorbikes ready to attack Balamb. Seifer grabbed a pair of binoculars and looked at Balamb's bridge deck. He saw Squall, Selphie and Quistis; all looking worried and yet determined at the same time.
"Damn," Seifer muttered. "I didn't know she'd be there. That ruins it." He drew out one hand and rested it on the handle of his Hypherion, gently tapping it to reassure himself that he was doing this for his Matron. He didn't care who stood in the way. "Launch!" Seifer ordered, and all the bikes set off and attacked Balamb Garden. Galbadia started to ram Balamb viciously, and as Balamb jolted, Seifer noticed Quistis grab onto Squall to keep her balance and Squall held onto her tightly. This hurt Seifer a lot. To see the woman he admired and loved find comfort and safety in the arms of his rival made him sick to his stomach. He bit his lip and stepped off the platform. Just as he did so Balamb appeared to ram into Galbadia. This sent a huge shock wave through the Garden, causing Seifer to tumble into the wall. Seifer shook his head, regained his footing and walked onto the 3rd floor of Galbadia Garden. Sitting in her chair was his Matron, Sorceress Edea.
"They're putting up a brutal fight," she said. "But those SeeD are wasting their time on nothing. I will not be beaten." Seifer nodded and sat on the steps in front of her. He knew Quistis and Squall would find their way to them, it was just a matter of time…
The funeral ceremony was quiet and sombre, despite the beautiful surroundings. Edea gave a speech, as did Cid and Squall. Mylina and Zaine's song brought a tear to every eye at the ceremony. When everyone had left Seifer stood in the field, looking at the gravestone with an angel carved into it. That's what she was now. An angel, living her new life in the sky.
"Two days Quistis," he said. "Two days and we are meant to meet here." Mylina came up behind him.
"Seifer come on," she said. "We have our first mission already." Their first SeeD mission. Seifer turned and left, leaving his love to rest in peace.
Part six, the final part with the mega sad ending, will be up ASAP. I'm thinking of not adding any more Seifer flashbacks as they may confuse people. Just thinking of how I've ended this is making me all sad! Aw man! OK I'll shut up now. Leave you all in suspense for part 6. Hoo hah! ^-^
Things are gonna get angsty in these last few chapters so if, like me, you adore the odd load of mushy stuff keep on reading.
Chapter 5 Unexpressed Misery
As Seifer sat on his bed, his Hypherion resting by his side, he recalled once again the last moments of Quistis' life. How she'd said everything he'd wanted to hear for the longest time, but too late. He clenched his fists, wishing he could've done something to save her. But she was gone now, leaving a deep scar in his heart, which would never heal. Now, he had Mylina to worry about. He had lost Quistis; he didn't want to lose his best friend too. She was so young…just thinking of how young and vunerable both Mylina and Quistis were made him sob. He prayed that Mylina wasn't dead. He'd commit suicide if he lost her too. What else would he have if she disappeared along with Quistis? Squall came in and stood in front of him.
"Dr Kadowaki couldn't help Quistis," he said carefully. Seifer already knew that, what Squall had said was just a bitter reminder of the obvious. Squall's deep concerned look turned into a smile. "But…Mylina is OK. She pulled through." Seifer stood up, looking almost joyful. "You wanna go see her? She's been calling for you." Squall took Seifer to Mylina's bedside. Despite her battered body, she had a happy look on her face when she saw Seifer. He ran to her and held her hand.
"You're so brave," he said, tears of joy filling his eyes. "You're so damn brave…I'm so happy you made it!" Mylina laughed weakly.
"I had to make it Seifer," she said. "Quistis said." Seifer looked at her.
"Quistis said?"
"That's right. She told me not to slip away from you. She told me you needed me…so I just had to pull through for you Seifer." Seifer laughed, despite his tears.
"You're pretty damned tough for a 15-year-old aren't you?"
"You bet I am. I'm gonna be a SeeD one day!" she smiled.
"You are a SeeD," Squall said. Mylina and Seifer turned and looked at him. "Both of you are. You passed the exam with distinction. Congratulations!" Mylina screamed ecstatically and threw her arms around Seifer. Seifer hugged back. He'd finally become a SeeD. His lifetime goal achieved. The only problem was that Quistis wasn't there to share it with him.
Seifer was no longer a child. He could do things his way. He could recall the bitter fights with his rival Squall. He could recall the battle, which left a scar on both their faces. He sat on a chair next to Sorceress Edea, gently dragging his finger along the scar.
"They're coming," Edea stood up and turned to Seifer. "Those pathetic little SeeDs are on their way here Seifer. Prepare to engage them in combat." Seifer stood up and nodded.
"Yes Edea," he replied and walked out of the room and down Galbadia Garden's bleak colourless hallways. Balamb had obviously gained mobility, just like Galbadia had, and knowing it they would show no mercy. Seifer knew Quistis was in Balamb Garden. He knew that by launching an attack he would damage their already fragile relationship. He wasn't even sure if she liked him anymore. One thing he was sure about was that she was going to stay by Squall's side and they would both use all means necessary of stopping him. Did Quistis like Squall better than him? Even if she didn't, she would after his next crazy stunt. All this business of being the Sorceress' knight was just scarring him, not ailing his wounds. He came across a group of Galbadian soldiers. "Listen up," he said. "We're going into battle against Balamb. Let's go destroy that Garden!"
"Yes sir!" they said in unison. They were going to war now, and Seifer had just started what he knew would be the end of him and Quistis.
Seifer walked along the hallways of Balamb Garden with pieces of paper in his hands. These were plans for Quistis' burial ceremony. They had already decided that she was going to be buried in the flower garden at Edea's orphanage. The place where they were supposed to meet 8 days from now. But now she was gone so there was no point anymore. Maybe he would visit her grave that day, to pay respects. But as he walked the sound of a piano playing caught his attention. A voice accompanied the song. He recognised the voice automatically but he still couldn't believe it. The voice was that of Mylina. He headed in the direction of the voice and came to the library, where Mylina was sat in front of a piano, playing and singing at the same time. Seifer smiled and sat and watched her until she had finished her song. He then clapped. She turned around, surprised to see Seifer sitting there watching her. She started to blush as he came over to her.
"That was great!" he said, still clapping. "Did you make that up all on your own?"
"Yes I did!" she beamed. "It's for Quistis' burial ceremony. Zaine said that once I'd sorted out the notes and stuff he'd play it for me while I sing it." Seifer nodded with approval.
"It's beautiful. Quistis would've loved it I'm sure," he replied.
"Its next week isn't it? At the Orphanage?"
"That's right. I'm just thinking about flowers for her grave."
"Isn't she being buried in a flower garden?" Mylina grinned. "There'll be lots of flowers there so don't worry about it Seifer." Seifer folded his arms and laughed. She was right, as per usual. With the whole SeeD acceptance dance and festivities all over with, he now had the responsibilities of a true SeeD to carry with him.
"Seifer! Where ya been, ya know? We've been worried about ya, ya know?" a voice behind them said. Raijin and Fujin stood in the doorway of the library, smiling broadly. They dashed up to their friend and embraced him.
"Raijin! Fujin! Why the hell are you guys here?" Seifer asked.
"We heard that you had achieved the level of SeeD," Fujin said. "We were anxious to see how you were doing."
"I'm doing well Fujin. I made a friend. Mylina this is Raijin and Fujin, Raijin, Fujin, this is Mylina, my 15-year-old best friend," he pointed to Mylina. Mylina grinned cheerily.
"So you guys must be Raijin and Fujin! I've heard a lot about you!" she said happily.
"Chatting up kids? That ain't right, ya know?" Raijin said, shaking his head. Seifer laughed.
"I'm not chatting her up! I told you she's my best friend!" he chuckled. Fujin smiled pleasantly whilst Raijin raised an eyebrow.
"We heard about Quistis," Fujin said. Seifer fell silent. He didn't want to hear her name. It just made him feel worse. "We're sorry."
"It's OK you guys. I'm OK now," Seifer replied quietly. He looked at Mylina as she began to arrange her composition. Why could love be so damned tainted?
Seifer stood on the Galbadian platform, arms folded, grinning in a remorseless fashion at Balamb Garden. He watched it come closer as the soldiers either side of him got onto motorbikes ready to attack Balamb. Seifer grabbed a pair of binoculars and looked at Balamb's bridge deck. He saw Squall, Selphie and Quistis; all looking worried and yet determined at the same time.
"Damn," Seifer muttered. "I didn't know she'd be there. That ruins it." He drew out one hand and rested it on the handle of his Hypherion, gently tapping it to reassure himself that he was doing this for his Matron. He didn't care who stood in the way. "Launch!" Seifer ordered, and all the bikes set off and attacked Balamb Garden. Galbadia started to ram Balamb viciously, and as Balamb jolted, Seifer noticed Quistis grab onto Squall to keep her balance and Squall held onto her tightly. This hurt Seifer a lot. To see the woman he admired and loved find comfort and safety in the arms of his rival made him sick to his stomach. He bit his lip and stepped off the platform. Just as he did so Balamb appeared to ram into Galbadia. This sent a huge shock wave through the Garden, causing Seifer to tumble into the wall. Seifer shook his head, regained his footing and walked onto the 3rd floor of Galbadia Garden. Sitting in her chair was his Matron, Sorceress Edea.
"They're putting up a brutal fight," she said. "But those SeeD are wasting their time on nothing. I will not be beaten." Seifer nodded and sat on the steps in front of her. He knew Quistis and Squall would find their way to them, it was just a matter of time…
The funeral ceremony was quiet and sombre, despite the beautiful surroundings. Edea gave a speech, as did Cid and Squall. Mylina and Zaine's song brought a tear to every eye at the ceremony. When everyone had left Seifer stood in the field, looking at the gravestone with an angel carved into it. That's what she was now. An angel, living her new life in the sky.
"Two days Quistis," he said. "Two days and we are meant to meet here." Mylina came up behind him.
"Seifer come on," she said. "We have our first mission already." Their first SeeD mission. Seifer turned and left, leaving his love to rest in peace.
Part six, the final part with the mega sad ending, will be up ASAP. I'm thinking of not adding any more Seifer flashbacks as they may confuse people. Just thinking of how I've ended this is making me all sad! Aw man! OK I'll shut up now. Leave you all in suspense for part 6. Hoo hah! ^-^