Disclaimer:
I would like to point out that most of the Characters belong to our beloved Squaresoft and I'm not taking any honors for these creations.
Author note:
For all you Quifers, Zelphies, Kinneas out there I would point out that this story has nothing to do with any hatred towards any of the characters affected by my story so don't get personal on this one. This is also my first fic so go easy on me with your judgement.
God it's beautiful! Taking down his raised hand that protected his eyes from the gazing sun,
Seifer turned around and looked at the Garden as it passed and kept going towards the sea.
Wish I could go back… but they'd probably kill before I could say "HI" slumping with his shoulders he let his head down and suppressed any kind of tears that would be in his eyes.
Turning towards his companions… his POSSE he couldn't help but smile when he saw an all soaked Raijin trying to get up on the pier while a vicious Fujin standing above him with a smirk. At least they don't blame me… or do they? The last days had been a torment but he knew that this was only the beginning, there could be no remorse.
He could feel the accusing stares at his back as soon as he walked in Balamb But that's what I deserve, betrayer of hope and creator of lies that's what I am, he lowered his head in absolute defeat his shoulders began to shake violently.
Rajin looked at Seifer then looked back at an agitated Fujin to get her attention, Fujin noticed Rajin's sighing and they both turned to face the blonde boy.
Raijin was trying to get of from the pier but it was more difficult than what he had expected, due to the weight of his clothes it was more than an effort to get up. When he finally got up he scratched himself at the back of his head feeling kinda emberassed.
"Awww come on Seifer ya can't blame all what happened on ya'self ! Ya know! He gestured with his hands before him and shook his head, and trying to get a glance at Fujin.
Fujin quickly nodded to show she agreed "AFFIRMATIVE" she said with her loud voice and made a sweeping gesture with her left hand.
Seifer realized that they were talking to him and quickly put up his head so he could face them and put on a smile, although the smile didn't reach his eyes.
"No dummy I'm not blaming myself I was blaming you for catching more fish than I do!"
Seifer lowered his eyebrows and gave him a dangerous glimpse with his icy green eyes.
Raijin winced at this remark "Huh?" startled he began stammering "I…I... I'm s…s.s.sorry Seifer" Seifer threw his head up in a laugh, putting his hand on his forehead and shook it in disbelief "Don't be, I was just kidding. Damn can't you spare me the pity, I'm fine how many times do I have to tell you?" he glared at both of them as if to challenge them to say something he didn't want to hear, actually he did want to hear it so he could bark at them.
Both of Rajin and Fujin looked at each other and in unison voice answered "Whatever you say Seifer" A little disappointed Seifer turned his back at them and hid his facial expression that was frustration.
Damn them, if I can't do anything about it then forget about it "You guys hungry I'm kinda tired of eating fish Eveready" After leaving garden there hadn't been much money coming in on his account, nor on his Posse's account either.
They had quit their jobs in Garden. So he would make himself a living of selling rare items of monsters he had defeated together with his POSSE or Items he had refined by winning in Triple triad, it wasn't much but it kept him alive.
"AFFIRMATIVE" came Fujin enthusiastic reply, she was nodding and smiling at the same time
"Oh Yeah " Rajin began dancing some sort of war dance and singing "We're gonna eat Pizza" over and over until Fujin kicked him on his knee "IMBECILE" swiping her hand in a wave of disgust. "OWWW.. what was that good for ??" Raijin was jumping on one foot round and round and whining something about that he wasn't gonna take it any more and that if Fujin ever did it again he was going to do something vicious to her, but for now he was to hungry to do something about it, so he would settle for a pizza as a payment for her kick. Of course Fujin wasn't going to pay anything to an imbecile and peabrain like Raijin and she wasn't going to eat pizza they were going to eat at a normal restaurant. And Seifer wanted some hot dogs or maybe even an hamburger or some sort of fast-food with lots of ketchup on.
This was usually the time when the three of them began arguing about which restaurant they were going to eat at. Today Seifer wasn't in the mood for arguing, "come, we'll eat at that newly open place neither of has been to so lets check it out… right ? "
There wasn't any objections, as they headed to the town Seifer couldn't help but wonder what the future had in store for him, then an strange thought entered his mind and he nearly stumbled on the flat asphalt I wonder what Quistis is doing ? he blinked a couple of times
I must be loosing it !, she'd give me that all and mighty I'am the Instructor and your so out of line stare if I'd show my face for one second But as Seifer walked with his friends the last thought gave him comfort.
Suddenly he was in a much better mood, he knew that that Quistis was safe and sound and that made him smile an genuine smile. "Come on guys I'll race you to it" Then he ran while two dumbfounded friends wondered what could have made Seifer change mood that fast, they looked at each other and began running for all they were worth.
From a boat further away from where Seifer and his Posse had been a silverhaired man in a cloak came out on the deck. He looked after the Posse and grinned an evil and wicked smile.
Fires of a madman lit in his green eyes "Your days in life is over murderer " his voice was like saw gnawing bones." Soon very soon you and yer hearties will burn in hell…. and your pathetic rival that drove you to make your slaughter tour across the world, it's his fault as much as it is yours, he shares your responsibility he to shall pay and pay he will" He began to laugh louder and louder. He didn't even notice the tears that was streaming down his cheeks, he kept on crying and laughing until another man in a cloak appeared on deck, he was a bit shorter then the first but he was still tall. "The men has been dispatched sir " he said and saluting the laughing madman. The silverhaired man turned his eyes towards the annoying insect and fixated his eyes on him, which made the other man, wince as if in pain. "Excellent, now it's only a matter of time. Do you have the arresting order from Laguna with you" confused the other man looked around and stammered "b..b..b..but I thought you had it… sir"
"HAHAHA… yes I have it , now contact Balamb garden show the paper to Cid kramer and he can't refuse aiding our cause" the silverhair gave the soldier the paper and then focused his eyes on Seifer back as if he was trying to pierce his heart from where he stood.
"Now begone you insect ! if you fail…. " the voice was full of threat "You know the price for
failure " the other man face turned pale "No sir I won't fail you sir" he bowed, head touching the floor and ran towards the ferry that was departing for timber.
The silverhair was still standing on the deck seeing Seifer and his Posse disappearing on the streets above the harbor.
"Yes he to will pay, I won't kill him.. NO that would be to merciful no I will take what he holds dearest to his heart that he even didn't know he had and I will defile it and give it back to him…. yes that's what I will do then I'll see how much he'll suffer then he'll understand" the silverhair began laughing again not so loud this time just a soft laugh accompanied to the wind and the water who was clucking against the boat. "Yes Squall Loire will suffer, Seifer Almasy will suffer as much he does only he must pay the ultimate price " now the man was holding the reeling with both hands and the wood began to crack beneath his hands until it finally cracked with a loud sound, the silverhair failed to notice the blood dripping from his hands. He was lost in his plans to make the perpetrators pay the price they had caused him and his country.
In garden there was a victory and reunion party. It was cheerful and "IRVINEEEE when I get my hands on you you'll wish that your mother never had squeezed you out…. ARRGGGHH " Zell came crashing after Irvine with a furious look on his tattooed face, his teeth was stuck in a grimace that made one think of a wolf showing it's teeth. The cowboy held tight on his hat and kept running with Zell only a few paces behind grasping with his hands after him.
"Why's that Zell ?…don't you like chili ?" panting and gasping but still with a smile on his face. "WHY YOU LITTLE SON OF A ……" Zell reached out with his hands again and clasped after Irvine "Just a little bit more !" Suddenly the cowboy changed direction and made Zell who had to much speed and blinded by his agitation fall right down in the pond of Garden.
Irvine leaned forward and put his hands on his knees and panting. As Zell's head showed up the cowboy had a smile on his face again "That's right Zell drink as much as you can that chili ought to have made you thirsty !. An…" He didn't get further because he was busy running down the corridor with an all soaked and steaming Zell.
As he rounded the corner he ran into two female students "Sorry ladies got no time for kisses right now ! I got a pitbull after me… maybe later" with that he took his hat in one hand and bowed. "IRIVINE you'd better not be flirting with those girls cause if you do you've lost valuable time !" Irvine turned the back of the students with a smirk "nice meeting ya " then he began running with Zell almost glued to his back the two of them disappeared down the corridor.
Quistis shook her head looked at the running boys and giggled, after Seifer left Garden Irvine had been taken over the picking on Zell. It didn't went a day when Irvine didn't pull a prank on Zell, it was always harmless ones and never serious ones.
Where is he now ? startled she began walking she didn't want to think about that.
No Seifer was history, she needed to have something to do so she wouldn't fall into these broodings. How ironic now I'am the broody one and Squall the teacher and friend
She sighed and she felt warm and burning tears down her cheeks. Damn Squall and that no good for nothing manstealer, I should be the one he loves not her. She and her silly smile and childish behavior! I'am I not a woman ? mature and understanding ? smart and athletic ?
As she strode down the hallway of garden she barely took notice of the people asking her if the would go and dance or how fine she looked. It didn't matter to her, not when the only one whose interest she wanted to catch wasn't interested in her. Earlier that night she had seen Squall and Rinoa looking up at the stars and later on kissing, that had ripped a hole in her already fragile heart. She walked mindlessly for some time not talking to anyone.
Quistis found herself in the training section. She was utterly frustrated when she entered the area.
How could he even kiss her ? Doesn't he understand that I've loved him since we where children ? She smashed a Granaldo to the ground dimly aware of it He knew! I'am sure he knew that I loved him, but why doesn't he love me ? She was sniveling now I don't know if I can stand seeing them every day holding kissing hugging each other Quistis hair fell in strands in a wild disorder and tears fell from her cheeks in a constant flow.
NO I can't stand it, stand the thought of them together I would go mad ! Quistis wasn't aware of the time but she had spent hours in the training center her clothes was a mess.
The sleeves were ripped and her Vest had several scars and she was bleeding from numerous small wounds on her body, which made her look even more terrible.
This was how Selphie and Xu found her disorientated and weak but she was still standing and holding her whip in her hand searching for more adversaries.
"MINE HIS MINE OR HE SHOULD BE MINE IF IT WASN'T FOR THAT BITCH !" Quistis was screaming as two of her friends approached her, she was crying uncontrollable and shaking. "Mine he would kiss and hug me if it was for her " the last was a just whisper.
She turned to face the other two "He would be mine and we would be married" she whispered
Then she fell to the ground, through the fog she heard their voices far away.
"Selphie run to infirmary and get Kadowaki. QUICK she bleeding bad !" Then everything went black.