Okay, I'm back! After getting some reviews for chapter one, I decided to
hurry up and post another chapter. I hope you all like it, if not I'll cry
and eat the cookies I would've given you if you liked it.
To all my nice reviewers, LOTS OF COOKIES!! (
This chapter is from Seifer's POV. Uncovering his romantic dream, love for Rinoa, and the shared scars that he and Squall have. Hinting at a Seifer/Rinoa, but don't worry it's just explaining things, nothing permanent. SOME SPOILERS!!!!!
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Feathers and Scars
I am Seifer Almasy. Ever since I was a little boy, I had a single dream: To be the best. Not necessarily original or awe inspiring but for a seven year old it was suitable.
But last summer the dream changed drastically it became my Romantic Dream.
You see last summer I met Rinoa Heartilly. Quite simply, I fell in love with her. Rinoa was kind and compassionate in my world of mercenaries. She was a star that shined brighter than the others. Beautiful and unique in a world of faceless automatons, trained to kill, trained to be the best.
Although she was in the Timber resistance movement, it was nothing like the elite mercenary ranks of SeeD. I loved her, and I wanted to prove it to her. My solution was to hand her Timber on a silver platter, freeing it from Galbadia's rule and winning her heart. It seemed like a fairy tale, the Knight in shining armor.
My plan was simple. I'd enter the ranks of SeeD, gain enough money and battle skills, so that when I turned 20 and was released from Garden, as the rules stated, I'd go to her in Timber and save it from the Galbadian's oppressive rule.
Unfortunately Rinoa was insistent that they be helped now. So I altered my plan slightly, I'd become a member of SeeD and at the inauguration ball, she'd be there waiting for me. I'd introduce her to Headmaster Cid and he's assign me to aid her, I'd get to spend time with my beloved and get paid, what could be better.
I remember our last night together that summer. We were standing on the beach watching the waves lap at the shoreline.
"Will you wait for me?" I asked hesitantly.
Rinoa looked at me slightly confused.
"Will you wait for me?" I asked again turning to face her. "Wait for me to become a SeeD?"
She smiled at me before replying. "Of course I'll wait for you Seifer."
"Where will I find you?" I questioned.
She thought for a moment before answering, "I'll be here..."
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I'll be here. Does it sound familiar? It should, the very first words in my romantic dream were I'll be here.
After Rinoa and I parted ways, my dreams began to twist to become haunting nightmares.
Standing at the edge of that beach where Rinoa and I said our last goodbye, I'd hear the voices around me.
"I'll be here," her voice would say.
"Why?" another voice would reply, I was goading her on I wanted her to say she loved me too. She never did.
Suddenly Rinoa would change it was no longer my raven haired beauty it was a scary looking woman with golden eyes. Attempting to pull me into her embrace. From then on, my dreams were filled with this 'woman.' I'd see my sweet Rinoa but as soon as she got close to me, she turned into the golden- eyed woman I knew from somewhere. It grew frustrating that even in my dreams I could not be with Rinoa. The dreams grew worse, soon Rinoa would only be a flicker of an image before the witch drew near. White feather would surround Rinoa, black for the golden-eyed lady.
Finally the night after my fire cavern mission, the dream became unbearable. The beach, the golden-eyed woman, Rinoa, but something happened that made my blood boil. Rinoa came running towards me, relief and love in her eyes. But the view changed and she fell into the arms of my hated rival: Squall Leonhart.
I woke up screaming in rage.
Although it was only 5:00 in the morning, I grabbed Hyperion and hurriedly put on my clothes. I'd make it so that Rinoa would never want Squall. She'd once said that she detested scars, so I'd give him one right in the middle of his face. Didn't any of you wonder why I only struck for Squall face that early morning?
I stormed down the hall. Reaching Squall's door I pounded on it till a pair of sleepy eyes were gazing at me in annoyance. I challenged him, called him scared, anything to get him to fight me. Finally he agreed and we made our way to the training center.
The battle was going perfectly, but I had the feeling that there was an evil presence looming overhead. Finally a fire spell brought Squally-boy to his knees and I struck at him. It could've easily been a killing blow but I wanted it to be a permanent mark. I never expected him to counter as he did, scarring my face. As the blood coursed down my face, I could almost feel the golden-eyed woman standing beside me.
After that my dreams went awry. My anger made it hard to concentrate on my field test, I was so excited that I'd be able to be with Rinoa, but so arrogant I didn't realize my own mistakes. I failed.
I was so angry that every thing was falling apart, Rinoa and Squall on a mission together and till Timber was freed?! That could take years, well unless I was there, I'd fight for my love of Rinoa, time wouldn't matter to me. But I digress, Rinoa and Squall a feared dream, a close and very dangerous reality. Then she appeared, the golden-eyed woman, now know as Edea or Matron to us orphanage gang. She promised me revenge she promised to make my dreams come true.
Afterwards everything is a blur, but there are a few things I remember, like my posse standing beside me. The loss of Matron failing repeatedly to defeat Squall, just to name a few.
I've been asked repeatedly why I stayed with Ultimecia after Matron was gone. Money, fame, glory, and other silly reasons were suggested.
My answer is this: After I had lost Matron, and Ultimecia had taken Rinoa's body, I was considering quitting. Generally 'quitting' meant suicide. But then over my head loomed Rinoa's beautiful face, laced with malice but her face none the less. She promised that if I continued to help her, she'd give my dreams back. You see I wasn't allowed the privilege of dreams unless I did as I was told. By day I was the Sorceresses' Knight. When night fell and I was allowed to dream, I would find comfort in Rinoa's embrace. Ultimecia promised me Rinoa, she'd be mine if I did as I was told. Then Rinoa/Ultimecia kissed me, that was all the motivation I needed! Rinoa was what I wanted, but as time went on and Rinoa and Squall got closer, the only reason I could truly stick by was:
I had to be the best.
*** Like it? Loathe it? Let me know! Next chapter, Seifer is revived but at what price? New Character and Garden coming up soon! I hope you like it!
To all my nice reviewers, LOTS OF COOKIES!! (
This chapter is from Seifer's POV. Uncovering his romantic dream, love for Rinoa, and the shared scars that he and Squall have. Hinting at a Seifer/Rinoa, but don't worry it's just explaining things, nothing permanent. SOME SPOILERS!!!!!
***
Feathers and Scars
I am Seifer Almasy. Ever since I was a little boy, I had a single dream: To be the best. Not necessarily original or awe inspiring but for a seven year old it was suitable.
But last summer the dream changed drastically it became my Romantic Dream.
You see last summer I met Rinoa Heartilly. Quite simply, I fell in love with her. Rinoa was kind and compassionate in my world of mercenaries. She was a star that shined brighter than the others. Beautiful and unique in a world of faceless automatons, trained to kill, trained to be the best.
Although she was in the Timber resistance movement, it was nothing like the elite mercenary ranks of SeeD. I loved her, and I wanted to prove it to her. My solution was to hand her Timber on a silver platter, freeing it from Galbadia's rule and winning her heart. It seemed like a fairy tale, the Knight in shining armor.
My plan was simple. I'd enter the ranks of SeeD, gain enough money and battle skills, so that when I turned 20 and was released from Garden, as the rules stated, I'd go to her in Timber and save it from the Galbadian's oppressive rule.
Unfortunately Rinoa was insistent that they be helped now. So I altered my plan slightly, I'd become a member of SeeD and at the inauguration ball, she'd be there waiting for me. I'd introduce her to Headmaster Cid and he's assign me to aid her, I'd get to spend time with my beloved and get paid, what could be better.
I remember our last night together that summer. We were standing on the beach watching the waves lap at the shoreline.
"Will you wait for me?" I asked hesitantly.
Rinoa looked at me slightly confused.
"Will you wait for me?" I asked again turning to face her. "Wait for me to become a SeeD?"
She smiled at me before replying. "Of course I'll wait for you Seifer."
"Where will I find you?" I questioned.
She thought for a moment before answering, "I'll be here..."
~~~~
I'll be here. Does it sound familiar? It should, the very first words in my romantic dream were I'll be here.
After Rinoa and I parted ways, my dreams began to twist to become haunting nightmares.
Standing at the edge of that beach where Rinoa and I said our last goodbye, I'd hear the voices around me.
"I'll be here," her voice would say.
"Why?" another voice would reply, I was goading her on I wanted her to say she loved me too. She never did.
Suddenly Rinoa would change it was no longer my raven haired beauty it was a scary looking woman with golden eyes. Attempting to pull me into her embrace. From then on, my dreams were filled with this 'woman.' I'd see my sweet Rinoa but as soon as she got close to me, she turned into the golden- eyed woman I knew from somewhere. It grew frustrating that even in my dreams I could not be with Rinoa. The dreams grew worse, soon Rinoa would only be a flicker of an image before the witch drew near. White feather would surround Rinoa, black for the golden-eyed lady.
Finally the night after my fire cavern mission, the dream became unbearable. The beach, the golden-eyed woman, Rinoa, but something happened that made my blood boil. Rinoa came running towards me, relief and love in her eyes. But the view changed and she fell into the arms of my hated rival: Squall Leonhart.
I woke up screaming in rage.
Although it was only 5:00 in the morning, I grabbed Hyperion and hurriedly put on my clothes. I'd make it so that Rinoa would never want Squall. She'd once said that she detested scars, so I'd give him one right in the middle of his face. Didn't any of you wonder why I only struck for Squall face that early morning?
I stormed down the hall. Reaching Squall's door I pounded on it till a pair of sleepy eyes were gazing at me in annoyance. I challenged him, called him scared, anything to get him to fight me. Finally he agreed and we made our way to the training center.
The battle was going perfectly, but I had the feeling that there was an evil presence looming overhead. Finally a fire spell brought Squally-boy to his knees and I struck at him. It could've easily been a killing blow but I wanted it to be a permanent mark. I never expected him to counter as he did, scarring my face. As the blood coursed down my face, I could almost feel the golden-eyed woman standing beside me.
After that my dreams went awry. My anger made it hard to concentrate on my field test, I was so excited that I'd be able to be with Rinoa, but so arrogant I didn't realize my own mistakes. I failed.
I was so angry that every thing was falling apart, Rinoa and Squall on a mission together and till Timber was freed?! That could take years, well unless I was there, I'd fight for my love of Rinoa, time wouldn't matter to me. But I digress, Rinoa and Squall a feared dream, a close and very dangerous reality. Then she appeared, the golden-eyed woman, now know as Edea or Matron to us orphanage gang. She promised me revenge she promised to make my dreams come true.
Afterwards everything is a blur, but there are a few things I remember, like my posse standing beside me. The loss of Matron failing repeatedly to defeat Squall, just to name a few.
I've been asked repeatedly why I stayed with Ultimecia after Matron was gone. Money, fame, glory, and other silly reasons were suggested.
My answer is this: After I had lost Matron, and Ultimecia had taken Rinoa's body, I was considering quitting. Generally 'quitting' meant suicide. But then over my head loomed Rinoa's beautiful face, laced with malice but her face none the less. She promised that if I continued to help her, she'd give my dreams back. You see I wasn't allowed the privilege of dreams unless I did as I was told. By day I was the Sorceresses' Knight. When night fell and I was allowed to dream, I would find comfort in Rinoa's embrace. Ultimecia promised me Rinoa, she'd be mine if I did as I was told. Then Rinoa/Ultimecia kissed me, that was all the motivation I needed! Rinoa was what I wanted, but as time went on and Rinoa and Squall got closer, the only reason I could truly stick by was:
I had to be the best.
*** Like it? Loathe it? Let me know! Next chapter, Seifer is revived but at what price? New Character and Garden coming up soon! I hope you like it!