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Chapter 1- Bittersweet memories.



The young SeeD stood alone in the secret area concealed in the 24- hour training centre. No one was around or even awake for that matter, as you would expect in the early hours of the morning. The only sounds were of Mother Nature. The gentle crashing of the waves below and the whistling winds that adjusted the direction of her honey tresses.

It had been nearly two years to the day when she had battled with her friends against the sorceress of the future, Ultimecia. The scene was still vivid, that chain of events even leading up to the battle were memories deeply rooted in her mind, the Dollet mission, the D- district prison, Galbadia Garden, Lunatic Pandora, and of course, the final battle. It was her, Zell, and Squall that were the first to be challenged. Her heart was thumping in her head and her body trembled despite the heat in the throne room.

Ultimecia was slow in her first form, giving them time to heal and defend themselves efficiently before she attacked them again. One meltdown spell and a round of Zell's limit break techniques made her weak enough to remove herself from the battle, and summon her own GF Griever, a wicked beast with five red horns aligned round his head, a pair of silver wings, and a tail as long as his body.

The three SeeDs appeared in a different environment, which was rocky and encased in an overcast sky, and the heat from the previous room replaced by bitter cold. Griever was hovering before them and began the battle with 'Shockwave Pulsar,' a magic attack she had learnt herself. They were left weak and the potent effect of a megaelixer was used and they were instantly revitalised. They fought continuously; using their individual limit breaks to beat him. "Duel!" Zell took his place in the middle of the battlefield and began a series of combos. "Mach kick! Heel drop! Booya! Dolphin blow! My final heaven!" His attacks were indeed strong, but Griever was still left standing. It was Squall's 'Renzokucken' attack that finished him. His strikes were seamless, and Griever's body jerked in pain, and he roared in defeat.

He merged into his own body, creating a dark sphere that rotated on itself. The colour was grey, and the red horns bled into it, marbling the sphere. A small ball of white light appeared from above, and lowered itself into Griever. "I will junction myself unto Griever!" Came a sharp voice from within the shape. The beast and his master had united, and with twice the strength. They fought faster and repeatedly summoned henchmen, casting high power spells. "Megaelixer!" "Big guard!" Recharged, they plunged into battle for the third, and not last time. "Meltdown!"… "Lionhart!"…"Duel!" After a series of limit breaks, and cure spells the battle was over and all three SeeDs survived.

The two monsters screamed in unison and streaks of bright light shot from under their skin. Everything soon went silent, and the whole area went black. No one knew what to expect until a pillar of energy shot upwards, revealing the true form of Ultimecia. "Time shall compress…all existence denied." It seemed as though they were in space. They could see no ground below their feet, and there were stars all around them, for as far as the eye could see. It was as though she controlled them, as they mimicked her every movement.

"Final judgement!" An encrypted circle of fire arose from under them, and they were soon rendered extremely close to death. "Megaelixer!" The familiar icy feeling of the tem coursed through their veins, bringing them back to health. "Triple aura!" One by one, the SeeDs were shrouded by yellow light, enabling them to use their most powerful attacks. "Renzokucken! Fated circle!"…"Duel!" The sorceress's body shuddered at each attack, but it took a while to weaken her. A few more attacks, and she started to show weakness. "Reflect on your…childhood…" She croaked. "Duel!"…"Triple ultima!" Shouted the SeeDs, ignoring her dying words. "Your sensations…your words…your emotions…" She said slipping away ever so slowly. "Lionhart!" Any emotions left in their bodies temporarily escaped them, as they knew the battle's end was soon to come. "Time…it will not wait…no matter how hard you try to hold on…it escapes you…" Were her last struggling words. And that was the end of her. SeeD's very existence to destroy the sorceress had been done, and Quistis was unsure, and a little confused at how she had beaten her. She never thought she had enough strength to even be a SeeD, let alone save the world. Yet she found that time compression was her biggest task. She had never told anyone how hard it was to get home. She didn't say that she hadn't a clue where she really wanted to be, and who with. Because she was alone. Zell, Selphie, Rinoa, Irvine, Squall, Hyne even Seifer had his qualities, but they were all mere acquaintances, not the friends that she wished so dearly for. It wasn't their fault, she was just out of place there and none of them really understood her because she hid it all behind her mask of ice. "Bittersweet memories." She said to the sky, raising her deep glass of sweet smelling alcohol. "…Here's to those times…" She brought the glass to her waiting lips, unaware of the looming figure behind her.



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~ What do ya think? Should I carry it on? Please review, give any suggestions, point out anything or whatever, but this is my first attempt at fanfiction, so be nice k? Oh and sorry about the crappy summary. If I aid anymore, it would away the plot. Ugh they suck…