Detention, Homework and Classes

~~~~I own nothing but the idea and the characters of Lori, Karin and Connie. I thank all my reviewers who are putting up with my weirdness which is based mostly on sugar. THANK YOU!!!~~~~

I was awakened abruptly the next morning by someone knocking(or more precisely pounding) on my door. I groaned and sat up

"Yes?"

Seifer's arrogant voice greeted me "Get up and report to Quistis' classroom at 7:45"

I made a face at my closed door, and got out of bed. I looked at the clock..6?! Damn that fool...I grinned as I remembered my plans for revenge. As I got ready, I thought about some of the ways I could get revenge. Hmm...but how? I checked the clock, and sat on my bed, pulling a scrap piece of paper out of my binder. Ok, time to plan. I wrote down several ideas, and looked at them:

Dye his hair, super glue in his shampoo or on his gunblade holster, or, of all the horrors, dye the trenchcoat he always wears.

I giggled as I put the piece of paper away, and walked down to the cafeteria. As I wandered into the cafeteria, I saw Connie sitting at one of the tables.

"Hey Connie, never thought you'd be up this early"

"Seifer was pounding on my door, how could I sleep with him doing that?"

I grinned "Same here, you'd think he's got a grudge against us or something. All we were doing was having fun"

She nodded, then reminded me that Balamb Garden was a military academy. I sighed, and shook my head, then waved as I saw Karin walk in. I told them I was getting something to eat, and Karin followed. I looked over the breakfast items, and decided on a bagel and a carton of milk. As I walked back, I saw Seifer walk in, and look around the slowly filling up cafeteria. He saw us as I sat down, and walked over to us. It took all of my self control to keep a scowl off my face.

"Remember you have detention in 20 minutes, don't forget or you'll get another one" he warned

Connie nodded, and he left.

"What an asshole" I muttered

"Yeah, but nothing can be done about it" Karin replied

Connie nodded, as she stood up, and told us she'd wait for us in the classroom. We nodded, and she left.

"Hey Karin, do you have that container of superglue with you?" I asked, quietly

"Yeah, why?"

"Cause I'm going to put it in his shampoo"

"WHAT?!" she hissed, eyes wide.

"I'm planning sweet revenge against that moron. Want to join in my planning?"

"No way Lori, I don't want him any worse than he already is"

"Chicken"

"Damned right, let's go" she said, standing. I stood and we went to Quistis' classroom. Seifer, of course, was leaning against the wall. Probably making sure all those cadets he gave detentions to were actually going to serve them. As I walked in, I noticed several cadets already inside. I looked for a place to sit, and saw an empty spot beside a red haired girl. I walked over

"Is this spot taken?" I asked

She shook her head "No, have a seat"

"Thanks, my name's Lori"

"Aileana"

"Why are you here?"

She snorted "I was 'being too loud' in the hallways"

I smiled, and shook my head "I was chasing my friend because she punched me"

Her eyes widened as she heard that.

"Hey.....weren't you the one who swore at Seifer?" she asked

"Yeah, he deserved it though"

She grinned then leaned towards the other row

"Jerk alert, row three" she whispered.

A cadet nodded, and that warning passed down the row

"What's that supposed to mean?" I asked

"It's a warning to get off the Garden's chatline"

I nodded, and opened the tutorial, telling Aileana that I may as well be looking like I was actually doing something. I heard her laugh softly as I looked at the tutorial on Guardian Junctioning. I 'felt' Seifer pass me before I noticed he had, then frowned. The guy sure has some problems if he can send off bad energy like that.

"I'm going to need one major meditation session after class is over" I muttered to myself.

"Huh?" Aileana looked at me, confused

"I mean to get the bad energy out of my system. The guy seems to be breeding it or something"

She snorted, and put a hand over her mouth to keep her from laughing out loud. She nodded, and typed something on her computer. I looked to mine, and realized that she had sent me a reply, no doubt because she was trying to keep herself from laughing out loud. As I read it, I snickered, and asked her if she would like to help me plan some "sweet revenge" against him. I noticed an evil grin flicker on her face and she nodded slightly.

"Meet me at the entrance to the dorms after classes"

"Right, I have some ideas"

"So do I" I replied.

Once we were let out, I walked back to my room to get my homework, and I saw Seifer come out of another room. I quickly realized that it was his own room, and I made a mental note of it. I quickly got my homework, and went back to the classroom. I entered, and relaxed, because I wasn't late as I thought I would be. I walked to my seat, and realized that I was beside Aileana.

"How'd you end up here?" I whispered

"I was transferred into this class because my other one was too crowded"

"All right class, I will be collecting your Junctioning homework for marking" Quistis said, walking down the far row.

I made sure my name was on the paper, and logged into the network. Once Quistis collected the homework, she told us she was giving us a major project. There came a collective groan from the class, and I smiled. Must be a giant pain in the butt.

"Each of you will choose a Guardian and write up a report about it"

Mental note, huge pain, and no doubt hard.

"It will be due in a month, I will be giving you the date next week"

She then told us to go to the Library, and I collected my papers, and left the room. Karin and Connie were waiting for me, and we started for the elevator.

"Wait up Lori!" I heard Aileana call

I stopped and waited for her to catch up. Karin and Connie were giving questioning glances to me, so I explained that I had met her during detention, and that we were going to plan revenge for all cadets on Seifer. I wish I could show you the expression that appeared on Connie's face. It was hilarious. It was a mixture of surprise and fear.

"Are you insane Lori? He's already unpredictable as it is"

"So? He needs to learn that cadets can and will fight back against his oppressiveness"

She just shook her head and told me that she and Karin were going to the Library to look up information on their chosen Guardians. As we waited for the elevator, Aileana asked me what Guardian I had chosen. I told her that I didn't know what Guardian I was going to choose, and that I'd have to look over the list. She smiled and told me she was doing Leviathan. I nodded, and we entered the elevator. As we went down I noticed Seifer walking(stalking actually) the halls, and I made a rather obscene gesture in his general direction. Aileana must have seen me do it, because she started laughing.

"You really don't like him do you?"

"No, but I can forgive him for what he did, he didn't have his own will I think"

"That's what everyone says, he wasn't his.....usual self at all"

The elevator stopped, and we exited, heading for the library, as we were walking I noticed that everyone seemed really worried. I asked Aileana about it, and she told me that the fact that there were people who would destroy them without a thought reminded them of the War that had just ended. Oh great, the Americans are going to get a bunch of magic using warriors scared, and then we're in trouble. I sighed softly to myself, and scanned the titles on the bookshelves as I walked by them. Let's see.....a Guardian that appeals to me, but which one? There are so many. I guess I'll just look through a book to find out which one I'll choose for my report, it's the easiest way. I look through it, and now I have made my decision: Quezacotl. I guess I should start my report, as I always end up doing things at the last minute.

Now, where the hell did I put my pen? Ok, here we go, time to get in gear....

"Hey Lori, you choose a GF yet?" I hear a rather familiar voice behind me.

"Yeah Karin, I did"

I turn in my seat, and face her, frowning

"Now can I get back to my work?"

She seemed startled at my tone, and I checked myself. Damn, this isn't good, one day here and I'm already losing my temper.

"Sorry Lori, but Aileana said that you were having trouble choosing a Guardian"

"I basically looked at what I would use the most in the game Karin" I whispered with a smile.

I saw her smile as she understood what I meant, and nod. She then told me that Seifer was supervising the students in the Library for a while because Quistis had to bring a student to Dr. Kadowaki. I muttered a few well chosen words under my breath, as she walked away. I just can't seem to lose the asshole for more than a few hours at a time, what's up with that? Did Squall tell him to watch me or something? If he did then I could just.....but of course I wouldn't because Squall's worse than Seifer in some ways. What he says goes, no matter what the arguement or defense. I got up to put the book back where I had found it, and noticed Seifer walking to the back in order to make sure no-one was skipping the research period no doubt. He walked past the aisle, and as he did so, he had this look on his face that I didn't like. It was like a smirk, but also almost a sneer, and I made a gesture at him. He stopped for a few seconds, an unreadable look on his face, then continued to the back. Oh great, did I piss him off in any way? But then again, wouldn't he go completely psycho? I just don't understand anymore. He could be worried about the American threat, but he never was worried about the state of Balamb Garden before. Oh well, I can ponder this later when I have the time, which of course I don't exactly have right now.

~~~Training Center~~~

Oh wow, it's just like a jungle in here. Except of course the fact that a jungle was never this dangerous. I notice that the other students in my class are whispering, and pointing at my bow, and I know they think it is a primitive weapon. I know it is, but it can be quite deadly if you know how to use it to it's full advantage.

"Attention everyone, you will be paired up with SeeDs who will test you to make sure each of you has chosed the weapon best suited for you" An instructor told us.

Oh great, what could go wrong now? Actually, alot could go wrong, but I never consider these things of course. The instructor started naming pairs, and as I heard my name called, I muttered a curse as I realized who I was with. Yep, you've probably guessed it by now, the former Ridire (or, for those who don't know Gaelic, 'Knight') himself. I walked up to him, and he looked at my bow.

" You're gonna end up dead by the time you let the arrow go" he told me

What a thing to say! This coming from a guy who should know I'm new at this!! I guess some of what I was feeling showed on my face, because he started to laugh at me.

"You don't know a joke when one is given do you?"

I made a face "Not when someone like you is telling one"

He shook his head and told me to follow him, as he started to walk away. I sighed, and started to run after him, geez, I consider myself fast, but Seifer's just worse. Of course, he does have a height advantage over me, but...AHHHH!!!! A T-Rexaur?! Oh no. I have yanked out my bow, and loosed an arrow at it's eyes, but it just enraged it even furthur. I notice Seifer jumping at it, and slashing at it's legs. It turns around, and I manage to avoid it, but my bow is ripped from my fingers, and Seifer is knocked over. I rush in, and cast one of the Thundaga spells I have at it, and yell at Seifer to get up before it attacks again. He scrambles to his feet, and runs, while I lead it away. Once I lose it, I make my way back to the battlefield to get my bow. As I enter the clearing, I see Seifer with the now broken pieces of my bow.

"Damn, I'll have to get a new one"

"I don't think so, it's too fragile for this kind of fighting. You need a stronger weapon"

"Like what?"

He looked thoughtful as he considered it

"You'll have to figure out what works best for you Lori"

I nodded, and walked towards the entrance, considering what he said. The only other thing I was good at was the Twin Blade..I wonder if I could find one here....Hey, there's Quistis! Maybe she could help me.

"Hello Instructor"

"Lori! What are you doing here? Where's Seifer?"

"He's making sure the others are ok, we got into a fight with a T-Rexaur, and my bow got smashed"

"Oh dear, we'll have to get you a new one"

"Could I look through the weapons that are here for a replacement weapon until I get a new one?"

"Sure"

I walked over to the 'bin' and looked inside. Hmm, seems like the usual stuff..hey wait! I pull out a circular device, thinking it was like Rinoa's Pinwheel, and realize that it was a Twin Blade. Hehe, this is perfect.

"Lori? Is everything alright?"

"Everything is perfect Instructor" I say as I turn around, noticing a Grat coming out of the bushes.

I hold the Twin Blade and throw it at the Grat, watching with glee as it worked like it was soppoased to. I caught it, and turn to her with a smile.

"I was always good with weapons that you have to throw in cretain ways" I explain to her.

"At least you found a weapon that you can use" She tells me

I smile, as I hear rustling behind me, and I turn to see Seifer coming along the pathway. He tells us that everyone is alright, and that they are returning to the clearing. Once everyone is there, we are dismissed for the day, and I head for the dorms, and my meeting with Aileana.

~~~~Dorm Room~~~

Well, that was definately interesting. Aileana had some very good ideas that she gathered from the other cadets for a long term war against the oppressor. This is definately going to be an interesting time in the school known as Garden, a time where a small band of outnumbered warriors stands against the oppression of the 'government' under the leadership of Seifer Almasy. The warriors of rightousness shall prevail over the forces of evil. Only time will tell now what will happen along the paths of destiny.