Author's Notes: Again, another delayed update. High School and sports practice are really time consuming, not to mention that I'm really sick (colds are evil). Anyway, I will be finishing this one up soon, sorry I'm slacking on it.

The True Lion

Chapter 7: And Jesus brought a Casserole

This chapter is in third-person POV.

SeeD troops continued to monitor Terminal City. No transgenic was going to escape the area. But without their famous commander, Squall Leonhart, the troops were confused.

Zell was in charge, by Headmaster Cid's command. Even with his great experience with SeeD, he had no idea what to do about the current situation. Everyone seemed to be confused.

Things only got worse when a vehicle pulled in, and a man with a badge got out and came to Zell.

"Can I help you?" Zell asked

The man smirked. "I'm Ames White, I'll be taking this operation over."

"Excuse me? Do you realize that we are SeeD forces?"

"Yes, I do. I also realize that not one of you is experienced with fighting these creatures."

Zell glared at Ames, "Creatures?"

"Yes, creatures." Snarled White, "Don't give me a speech about it, I know what they can do. You don't. Your troops stand no chance against them."

"How do you plan to handle it?"

"Any way I please."

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Squall stood next to his sister and a few transgenics monitoring the outside troops surrounding them. Obviously, something serious was going on, as a commotion was starting up. With Squall in command of the trangsgenics of Terminal City, they were very organized and ready to fight if they had to. But peace negotiations came first.

The person in charge of the negotiations was Joshua. Being as gentle as he was, he was perfect for the job. Joshua was Max's close friend, the first creation of Manticore. He was obviously not normal, as he looked more like a dog than anything.

The plans were set, and the transgenics surrounded the monitors, waiting to see what would happen.

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Zell was forced to reach an agreement and let White and his men take control. SeeD was still there, ready to interfere, but White was in command. Zell was really scared, as he knew Squall was in there.

But it all stopped when they spotted someone approaching the fence from the inside. A transgenic. He obviously was a mess-up, because he seriously resembled a dog.

The transgenic reached the fence and began to speak when Zell noticed the guns. They were aiming at him, ready to fire.

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"No, Joshua!" yelled Max

They didn't see the guns until it was too late. Joshua was on the ground.

"Joshua!" She cried again as she ran out of the facility towards him.

Squall took off after her, with Rinoa running behind him. Max wasn't safe going out there alone.

Max collapsed at Joshua's side and lifted him up. "Joshua…"

She burst into tears.

Squall reached her side, with a tired Rinoa right behind him.

He sat next to her, stroking her hair as she cried.

It was then that he noticed the cameras. They were on live television.

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The cameramen pushed through the SeeD troops, getting up close to the scene. The broadcast was live.

Zell was shocked that White's men had shot the innocent man. It was terrible to watch the girl weep over him.

Squall's appearance next to her was even more shocking.

The reporters were amazed at the emotion, and Zell knew the public finally had the truth.

White's men were not happy, though. They immediately got up and started pushing the reporters and cameramen away.

Zell ran forward and fought the men back, along with a few other SeeDs. They pushed until White's men backed down. Ames wasn't happy. He began yelling at Zell. But Zell didn't care. He knew this had to get out, it was the truth.

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Squall felt anger boil up in him at the humans. He stood up and took Rinoa's hand, walking over to the fence.

"Why?" He yelled, "What did we do to you? We aren't killers, we're people, all of us. Do you plan to mercilessly slaughter us all when we haven't done anything to you at all? Lies, what you heard was lies. Would a ruthless, uncaring killer weep over a killed loved one? No! We have feelings, just like you. We never hurt you, why do you hurt us? We're humans too. Just because we were made in a lab against our will doesn't mean we're evil. Just because we're different doesn't mean we're evil. If you hate us so much, just leave us alone!"

Rinoa held his arm tightly, afraid of what might happen next.

The humans behind the fence had fallen silent. All except for White's troops. They didn't seem to even care about anything other than killing. The guns were raised.

And the guns were fired, straight at Squall.

Though Rinoa was always hesitant to use her sorceress powers, she had no choice now. She cast a powerful Protect spell in front of herself and Squall. The bullets hit the shield and bounced right off, falling harmlessly to the ground.

White's men looked shocked. But before they could fire again, Zell and a few other SeeDs attacked and surrounded them with guns.

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After the troops of Ames White were taken away, it took lots of force to subdue White himself. Eventually, the SeeDs were left with no choice, and had to kill him. Being from a breeding cult, he possessed strong powers. But even his strength was no match against the SeeD troops.

The transgenics gathered at the fence with Squall and Rinoa in front, ready to cast another protective shield.

Everyone was tense, waiting for what might happen. Would the humans consider them to be peaceful, or would they meet retaliation?

Squall looked at Headmaster Cid and President Loire standing on the other side of the fence. They were facing him, and also seemed to be expecting something.

"No war, please. We only wish for normal lives." Squall finally pleaded.

Headmaster Cid looked at the media cameras behind him, then looked at Laguna.

"Well," said Cid, "I think we humans owe you all an apology. We were brainwashed into hating you, and we never gave you a chance. I can't guarantee you will be accepted by everyone, but there is no reason that you all shouldn't be able to live normal lives."

Laguna smiled, "I agree. But, as people of power, we will do all we can to keep discrimination from happening against you. We've already made that mistake too many times. I think if we made you, we should have to deal with you. You'll be met with opposition and hate, but you can stand. You will be given full rights as citizens of this world and you will be allowed to live as other people do. Your abilities will probably even prove handy for jobs around the world."

Cid opened the fence separating the humans and transgenics. "Squall, as for you, I'd like you to stay at Garden. You are the best Commander Garden has ever seen, or probably will ever see. And it isn't because of the fact you're bioengineered, but because of your incredible ability to keep things in order. That's a skill that is incredibly rare, even in your people."

"You want me back at Garden? Even after I fought against SeeD itself?"

Cid laughed, "What were you supposed to do, Squall? You had to fight for your people. If you hadn't, you'd be a coward. Your freedom and the freedom of the others like you was in jeopardy. You should be proud that you stood up and helped. No war will start between we humans and you transgenics. Squall, you are a big part of that fact. If you hadn't stood up, it would've been harder to see how you all really were. "

Laguna nodded as Cid spoke these words. "If you ever see persecution, come to Esthar. We will be discussing a worldwide law to keep you all safe."

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Six months later, the first meeting of the World Order of Gaia was held.

It was decided between all rulers of the planet that transgenics everywhere would be given the full rights of any citizen. These decisions were met with strong applause from citizens around the world.

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3 years later

Squall laid his newborn daughter in bed quietly. She was so adorable. It was his first time ever being a father, but he already loved it. He just couldn't stop holding her. She was precious, and he already loved her with all of his heart.

As he turned to leave, he saw his wife, Rinoa standing in the door.

He walked over to her and kissed her gently. Then, the two of them walked hand-in-hand down the hall to go to sleep.

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Author's Notes: The chapter was a little choppy, but it was actually not easy to write. I couldn't decide whether or not to make a war happen. Anyway, please review for me. If I get enough reviews, I may write an epilouge…