Ok, I'm back. Sorry it took so long to get this out. I had finals at school, so I was busy busting my ass studying.
Disclaimer: I'm pretty sure everyone is aware that I don't own any part of FF8.
Rinoa awoke to find herself lying on a bed in a room she did not recognize. Sitting up in the bed and placing her feet on the floor, she tried to remember what happened. I went back to my dorm after I left Selphie's. Then I found Angelo, and then somebody grabbed me.' She then added out loud, Great, that just doesn't help me at all.
The room was small and had no windows. Rinoa tried to open the door, but it was locked, Big surprise. Can't blame me for trying.' Defeated, she walked over and sat back down on the bed. Just then, she heard the doorknob turn.
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Everyone, with the exception of Irvine, crowded into Squall's office and were busy discussing the latest turn of events.
Zell's shoulders were hunched over when he talked, this totally bites! Who the hell would want to hurt Rinny?! Zell added as he cracked his knuckles, One thing's for sure; whoever did this is gonna get a taste of my glove. Zell started punching the air angerly.
Squall rubbed his temples, Calm down before you break something.
Calm down?! Zell roared as he punched the floor, The hell do you mean calm down'? If anything, you should be more pissed than me. Rinny is your girl, Squall! If I were you, I would be going postal right about now!
Squall narrowed his eyes and gave Zell an icy glare. I do care. I just realize that freaking out isn't going to solve anything!' Squall waited till he had the martial artist's attention, shut up. Zell immediately stopped bouncing around and sat down.
Irvine walked into the office with a confused Angelo behind him. Dr. Kadowaki said she's fine, he patted Angelo, it was just a tranquilizer. She's probably been asleep for about ten hours. On my way back, I ran into Cid and informed him about what's going on. He said he was going to send some people to search around the garden for clues.
Poor, Angelo. Selphie walked over to the dog and wrapped her arms around the fury creature.
What should we do, Squall? Quistis asked as she sat on the corner of the desk.
Suddenly, Cid's voice came over the PA system, Will Commander Leonhart please report to my office.
Squall sighed and stood up, I'll try to figure something out. Dismissed. Squall walked out of his office and toward Cid's.
Irvine readjusted his hat, he's takin' this well. If something like this happened to my girlfriend, I'd be flipping out.
Ah, Irvy, Selphie smiled slightly, that's so sweet.
Zell jumped up, SOMEbody agrees with me!
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Rinoa held her breath as she waited for the door to swing open. A tall, muscular man with dark skin and black hair walked into the room. Hello, Ms. Heartilly. The man spoke with a deep, rich voice, I trust you slept well?
W-where am I? Rinoa stammered, What do you want with me?
Please do not be frightened, Ms. Heartilly. If you behave, there won't be a reason for me to hurt you.
Please, just let me go. Rinoa pleaded.
We will wait till you have enjoyed some breakfast before we discuss the matters at hand. The man snapped his fingers and a man wearing a black mask walked into the room carrying a tray. On the tray, there lay a glass of orange juice, a bagel, and an apple. The man with the mask set the tray down next to Rinoa, then left the room.
Why does he wear a mask? asked Rinoa.
He does not want you to see his face.
Rinoa rolled her eyes, Well that's obvious. But why does he not want me to see his face? Why am I asking stupid questions? I just want to get out of here. Why aren't my powers working? Does Squall even know I'm gone? Why would I care if some guy wears a mask? Sometimes I can be such a ditz!'
I too have asked him the same question. Apparently, he believes it is better that you do not see his face in case something goes wrong and you escape before we get what we want.
Rinoa took a small bite from her bagel, What is it that you want with me?
The man turned to leave the room, You will know soon enough. Till then, enjoy your meal. with that the man left and locked the door.
