Renegade Seraph
Rinoa faced Seifer, they had already said most of their wedding vows and still, there was no sign of squall. All that was left was to exchange their rings. Seifer placed a large heavy diamond onto Rinoa's finger. She stared at it, like all Equidorian Diamonds it was black in colour. Placing a golden band onto Seifer's finger, she waited for those dreaded words.
"By the power of Mecleck I pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride."
Rinoa squeezed her eyes shut as Seifer kissed her lips. The church was filled with cheers, as they pulled apart. Rinoa had an incredible urge to wipe her mouth with her hand like a child. Seifer smiled and held her arm as he steered her out of the church.
"Ouch what are you doing?" Rinoa demanded as he pushed her into the carriage.
"Just get in," He commanded. Rinoa huffed and sat down in the dark carriage. The big dark haired man got in as well followed by the silver haired woman. Rinoa gave them each a glare and stared out of the window. Why hasn't squall come to rescue me? She asked herself. Seifer saw her angry face. Feeling that it was his fault, he attempted to charm her.
"My Lady Rinoa, you look most beautiful today," He said giving her one of his dashing smiles. Rinoa just shrugged.
"Thank you," She replied without looking at him. Seifer searched for something else to say but gave up.
"Rajin, Is the army ready?" Seifer asked the big man.
"Yes, My Lord they are ready" He replied.
"Good. Good have them leave immediately," Seifer said as the carriage stopped. The big man and the silver haired woman jumped out. They bowed to Seifer and turned to leave.
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Squall woke to find himself alone in a dark room. Standing up he felt the room swim and fell back down. Trying more gently this time he felt the back of his head, blood seeped onto his fingers. He assumed that he was in a cell of some kind. Sitting back down he waited until the dull pains in the backs of his eyes quietened down.
The carriage pulled up in front of the palace, Seifer jumped out and held his hand for Rinoa. She looked at it and stepped out without touching it. Seifer indifferent closed the carriage door. As he did so a guard came rushing out towards them.
"My' Lord, there has been a break in." The guard informed Seifer, Rinoa listened carefully. All the time in fear that the intruder may have been Squall.
"What was the thief after?" Seifer asked, straightening his gloves.
"The Staff" The guard said in a whisper.
"WHAT?" Seifer shouted. This caught every body's attention. "Take me to where the intruder is held" Seifer said more calmly. The guard bowed and led Seifer into the castles main entrance. Seifer followed with long confident strides. Rinoa quickly followed him down passageways and into the dungeons.
The whole place smelled of death and pain. Rinoa felt a tear fall down her cheek as she thought of Squall being trapped down here.
Hearing the keys to his cell scraping in the lock. Squall squinted as Lord Almasy confronted him. Rinoa followed closely behind. She gasped as she saw the blood on Squall's jacket and all over the floor. Tears streamed down her face, as she was told to wait outside by Seifer. Seifer slammed to door shut to keep him and Squall alone.
"Why Lord Leonhart, how nice that we meet once more" Seifer said, an insane grin spreading across his features. Squall winced as Seifer grabbed him. "After my Dragon's eye where you?" He shouted, inches away from Squall's face. Seifer sneered when Squall didn't answer and threw him back onto the cold floor.
Squall coughed the blood out of his mouth, as Seifer laughed. I know who you are Leonhart; don't think that I am naive. I know you are the ruler of Seadon, and soul protector of its people. So don't play games." Seifer warned. Squall struggled to get back up to position where he could see Seifer. Seifer laughed. "You're pathetic, if you thought you could out smart me by breaking my dragon eye. You were wrong."
Seifer left Squall and knocked on the door for the guard to open it. As it was opened he saw that Rinoa was no longer outside.
"Watch him, he is to be executed tomorrow" Seifer ordered.
"But sir, we have never executed anyone for breaking in before, why him?" The guard asked. Seifer fixed him with a cold stare.
"Because there is something going on with him and my wife" Seifer replied, striding away.
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"Mia! You've got to help me," Rinoa cried. Mia looked up from her book at the sudden intrusion of her room.
"What?" She asked confused.
"Find that man with the spiky hair, and tell him that…" Rinoa began. Mia interrupted her.
"Hey wait, how am I going to do that?" Mia asked. Rinoa stopped her babbling and thought. She remembered the ball night; she had heard the blonde haired girl laughing with Squall about something called the 'flying eel'.
"The Inn, um the 'flying eel'" Rinoa said. "He will be there!" Mia nodded slowly. "You must tell him that Squall is being kept in the dungeons, and is hurt." Mia gasped and rushed to get her coat. "I am so sorry that I am making you go Mia, but Seifer will want me to join him for dinner, and if I'm not there!"
"It is alright, maybe this time I will be able to go out of the palace grounds and not get grounded!" Mia said laughing.
"Tell him, he must come quickly!" Rinoa said breathlessly.
"I will, now you calm down you hear. There is nothing you can do anymore so don't make yourself ill." Mia said hugging her and rushing out of her room. Rinoa took her advice and took in some deep breaths. Please hurry Mia.
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Zell was in the bar as usual, Squall hadn't come back yet and he didn't feel like drinking. Selphie was increasing their worries by suggesting all the possibilities of why squall hadn't returned. They ranged from Squall getting lucky with some random girl, to Squall falling into a ditch.
"Shut it Selphie, you're just making it worse." Irvine said. "Though I do believe the theory about Squall getting lucky." Quistis rolled her eyes.
"Irvine, you are so unbelievably"
"Charming, no wait hansom. Nah I got it perfect!" Irvine said, striking some poses.
"Um I was thinking more along the lines of," Quistis continued
"Sick?" Zell offered
"Yes, sick" Quistis said.
"Aww that's harsh" He pouted. Quistis sighed in defeat.
The door suddenly bashed open and a blonde girl ran in. She ran over to the bar keeper, who pointed in Zell's direction. Nervously she walked over.
"E…excuse me, do you happen to know someone named Squall Leonhart?" She asked
"Yes, um is there something wrong?" Quistis asked.
"He is being held in the castle dungeons. He's injured and needs to be broke out!"
"Hey why didn't I think of that?" Selphie exclaimed. Quistis shrugged.
"Heck you thought of everything else" Quistis replied.
Zell pulled the girl over to the side of the room, while Quistis and Selphie talked. Irvine joined them.
"Why are you telling us this?" Zell asked. Mia looked at him, ooh he is so hot.
"Because, Squall is the only nice man I have ever met and he makes Rinoa happy and going to die and..." Mia replied.
"Ok ok enough, we believe you!" Zell said. "Geeze I didn't want a life story" Mia smiled shyly.
"So how do we get to this castle then?" Irvine asked the shorter girl.
"Do you have horses?" Mia asked.
"Of course," Zell replied.
"Then we can get there in about ten minutes, if we hurry."
Zell and Irvine said goodbye to the girls, telling them to rest up and that they would be back soon. Selphie gave Zell a hug.
"Be safe ok?" Selphie said as she hugged him. Zell nodded as he looked into her eyes and gave her a light kiss.
"Lets go" Irvine said as he and Mia left the bar, followed closely by Zell.
Ok so the chapters seem to be getting shorter, but um ok it is my fault. Had to get this one up because they next one will be really long, um well not really long but you know what I mean.
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