and I will never see the sky the same way...

Quistis laid in her bed relfecting what had happened earlier that night, and wondering what would come to pass. Seifer breathed softly in sleep next to her, she figured he was safe enough and let him sleep in the bed, even though it was a queen sized bed and Seifer took up more than half the space.

She knew now why everything was so strange these past few days. All the pieces fit together, like that kiss had solved the puzzle. It confirmed all her feelings, she was subconciously in love with Seifer, just wouldn't let herself admit it until now.

She was afraid of loving Seifer because she knew he'd be torn from her at any minute. She knew she couldn't keep him hidden in her dorm forever. She had to get out of the Garden with Seifer, and fast.

She felt like slapping herself for that thought. Stupid Quistis. There was no where she could run and hide with Seifer that they wouldn't find him. Seifer was "a dangerous man" according to the world, and they'd search for him until they found him.

She had to find a way to free him. She had to hold on to him, or she'd lose him forever. She had to find a way of proving he was trustable and honestly regrettful of his previous actions.

She shook her head, Squall would never understand. He had a one track mind. Well, two track, she snorted. It was 'Love Rinoa. Hate Seifer'. It was like nothing else mattered to him but vengance and "protecting" Rinoa. He'd never grow up. He always had to be the hero. He was simply rubbing in the fact that he'd, for once, come out on top, in a fight between him and Seifer.

Quistis switched off the light next to her bed and pulled the covers tighter over her. She was going to have another talke with Squall.

The next morning Quistis woke up from the knocking on her dorm door. She got out of bed and yawned as she pulled her white robe over her nightgown. As soon as she opened the door three SeeD's rushed in, Squall behind them.

"We're performing a search for Seifer, not that I think he's here, just a routine thing. We've gotta check every room or its not fair." Squall said, stepping up next to Quistis.

A shock went through her heart. She'd left her bedroom door wide open, and Seifer could plainly be seen laying on the bed, sleeping away. She panicked and ran over to the doorway before the SeeD's could get to it.

"You don't wanna look in there..." she said, not knowing how she'd explain herself. Squall arched an eyebrow. "Its messy..." she said. Stupid Quistis!! How do you think *that* excuse will go?!?!

"Its a search, we have right to look everywhere." one of the SeeD's said, moving her arm and walking in. As soon as the SeeD saw who was on the bed he pulled out his gun and pointed it. Quistis panicked again and ran into the bedroom, and stood between the gun and Seifer.

Squall walked into the room and raised his eyebrows in shock. "Quistis, you have a lot of explaining to do..." he said calmly. Quistis swallowed. Seifer woke up and looked around. When his eyes hit Squall he scowled.

"Well if it isn't puberty-boy..." he said groggily. He stood up, still dressed, and got out of the bed, behind Quistis.

"C'mon, hand-cuff him so we can get this over with..." Squall said to the SeeD's. They slightly lowered their guns and gripped his wrists, only to be shook off.

"The hell.." Seifer said.

"No! He's innocent Squall!" Quistis yelled, she batted away the hands of one SeeD.

"Quistis, he's going straight to the D-District Prison for execution." Squall said. Quistis started crying.

"No he's not! I won't let you take him Squall! This is unfair, he was possesed, stop being a tyrant!!" she shouted.

"Quistis, move out of the way or I will have you moved. Seifer is going to prison!!" Squall shouted back.

"Stop being so childish Squall!! Grow up!! You've rubbed your victory in enough! Leave him be!!" Quistis shouted back.

"He's a threat, Quistis, and he needs to be locked up!!!" Squall countered.

"If you dare take him Squall, you will regret it!!!" Quistis shouted.

"Is that a threat!?!? Hand-cuff him!!" Squall ordered the SeeD's. Seifer kicked one in the gut, and Quistis punched one in the face. The other one was thrown aside by Seifer and Squall came running at Seifer.

Squall tackled Seifer to the ground and Quistis cried out and jumped onto Squall, trying to pull him off Seifer.

"Put her to sleep!!!" Squall yelled. The SeeD obeyed and stuck a needle into her arm.

The next few moments were fuzzy. She remembered being pulled off of Squall and moved to the ground. She remebered hearing some shouted, then everything got black and she felt very sleepy.