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Hi! I know it has taken me forever to post this part and I apologize for that. I've been busy preparing for a trip to Germany with one of my best friends. I'll be gone for a month so I'll try to post as much of this before I leave because I won't have anytime to write while I'm doing the things that seventeen year olds do in Germany (gets far away look in her eye, no parents for a month in a foreign country...MuWAHAHAHAHAHA!) Anyway, I should shut up and start the story.

Disclaimer: Be nice, don't sue:)


Squall walked quickly down the hall, holding one of Rinoa's slippers that had been found. He was headed towards his dorm because he needed time to think.

When he entered his dorm, he laid down on his bed and held the slipper to his chest. Why is it that whenever things start going well something comes along and screws it up?' Squall sat up and placed his feet on the floor as he held his head in his hands.

He opened his eyes and glanced around his dorm. He had been offered a larger room when he became commander, but turned the offer down. Squall's room was very clean, well organized, and just plain cold. The only thing and personal in his room were a few pictures that Rinoa set up, much to Squall's dismay, because, Whenever I enter your room, I feel like I'm stepping into a hotel room. I'm surprised your furniture isn't bolted to the floor.'

Rinoa. He was still thinking about Rinoa. Dammit! This isn't helping any. If I could stop thinking about her, I could come up with a plan to help her! Dammit!' Squall grabbed the slipper and clenched it tightly before throwing it as hard as he could. That's when he heard the sound of glass breaking.

Squall stood and walked over to his desk. Laying beside the desk was Rinoa's smiling face through broken shards of glass. Squall fell to his knees and pounded the floor before laying his head in his hands.


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Rinoa laid on the bed wondering where she was, why the room seemed to be slightly rocking, and most importantly, how she was going to escape. She had already tried sorcery, but nothing happened. Stupid swaying room must be anti-magic or something. That's probably why it feels like it's moving, my powers must be reacting to it and making me feel weird.'

The door opened once again and the tall, dark man walked in accompanied by a young woman dressed entirely in black. The woman had long hair dyed hunter green; she had a very exotic beauty about her.

Greetings once again, Ms. Heartilly, the man grinned wickedly, allow me to introduce you to Sorceress Aika. Rinoa was speechless, but her face relayed her shock. Come now, Ms. Heartilly. Surely you didn't believe you were the only sorceress.

Aika stepped forward and smirked, I'm not nearly as powerful as you. In fact, my powers are fairly weak, then she started to giggle evilly, that's why we need you.

Rinoa didn't like the sound of that, E-excuse me?!

Allow me to explain, Rinoa...may I call you Rinoa? the man asked but continued before Rinoa even had a chance to reply, You see Rinoa, Aika and myself...oh! I have been so rude, allow me to introduce myself. The man extended his hand, Damon Carrington.

Rinoa looked at the man's hand and cocked an eyebrow. She crossed her arms in front of her body, making it quite clear that she had no intention of shaking his hand. Damon took back his hand and sneered, Not one for manners, are we?

Rinoa couldn't take it anymore, Just tell me what the hell it is that you want! Damon slapped her across the face.

Ooh, such a temper, Aika laughed, We are more than willing to hurt you, so if I were you I would be compliant and watch myself. Rinoa rubbed her sore cheek while fighting back the tears that stung her eyes while Aika continued, You see, my powers are different from yours. While you can do spells like time, space, holy..and so on...extremely powerful, uh, powers...

Flattery will get you nowhere with me,' Rinoa thought.

I can perform relatively weak spells, such as fire spells, ice spel..well, you get the idea. My biggest strength is to change my appearance. Have you heard of this or do I have to demonstrate?

Rinoa rolled her eyes, I can change my appearance as well, but only things like eye and hair color.

the other sorceress' eyes widened, but I can change my whole appearance. If I wanted to, I could look just like Damon here. I would show you now, unfortunately this room won't allow me to do so. But I'm sure you don't care about all of that; so let's get down to business.

Rinoa sighed,

Aika draped her slender arm around Damon's shoulder, Rinoa, there is one thing I hunger for; absolute power. Both you and I are sorceresses, we are superior to the rest of mankind. There is nothing that could stand in our way if we were to join forces. We would have more power and wealth than either of us ever imagined!

Rinoa looked at Aika like she had three heads, You're sick....

Aika shouted, I'm idealistic. So, what do you say Rinoa?

I would never join forces with people as disillusioned as you. We are NOT better than the rest of mankind. Rinoa jumped up and made a mad dash for the door only to be stopped and thrown up against the wall by Damon.

You will join me, Rinoa, whether you want to or not. I have ways of being very persuasive, Aika turned on her heels and left the room with Damon following; leaving a bruised Rinoa behind.