An Old Friend
By: Rouko
Disclaimer: Everyone in this story is owned by Squaresoft. They are gods and I only own Raena. Please dont sue I am broke.
Warning: This fic has some yaoi pairings in it so if you dont like it dont read it. Also one of the main characters hooks up with one of my originals so if you dont like that either, dont read it. P
Chapter One: Club and Seed
The music pulsed around the people so heavily they felt it inside their bodies, like little foreign beings banging their organs like drums. A brunette man was slowly threading his way through the throng of people to a table in the darkest corner of the place. For the time being, the large group had decided to relax with a few drinks and not dance yet. Squall reached his destination and placed two pitchers of beer and a couple bottles of wine on the table, then went to take his seat next one of the blonds.
The music was really too loud to talk but a certain young brown haired girl tried anyway. Yelling as loud as she could, she tried to get her cowboy companion to go onto the dance floor with her. For once he pretended he didnt hear her and reached for the closest pitcher.
Just about everyone felt like relaxing and unwinding from their hectic week. It was graduation time and three members of their party had finally done it. The blond sitting next to Squall had finally buckled down and completed his Seed field exam and his two other friends had studied hard and pulled it off as well. After downing almost an entire pitcher by himself, Rajin pulled Fujin out into the mass of people and disappeared. After a few minutes Seifer, with that arrogant smirk in place got up and weaved his way out to the floor as well.
Giving in to his girlfriend, Irvine let himself be led the same way. With only four left at the table, two of which were `together`, Zell felt a little lonely but quickly dismissed it because the thought of being alone with a good beer and without Selfies constant energy was a wonderfull thought to him. She was one of his best friends but sometimes she just didnt ever seem to stop. Sighing he slouched in his chair and took a long draw from his big glass.
The two across the table didnt seem aware of him or Squall at all as the tall blond slid into the former pilot of the gardens lap. They were drinking out of each others glasses and Zell turned away quickly. After the War with Edea, Nida asked Quistis out. Of course everyone thought she would say no but the way Zell figured, life just aways liked to throw you a curve ball. They started dating and surprisingly turned out to be the cutest couple in Garden.
Staring out into the crowd, Zell could make out Rajins form as he towered over Fujin. He had no idea where Selfie and Irvine had went, but that was okay for the moment. They were here to have fun after all. Turning at the movement at the edge of his field of vision, Zell watched as Squall poured another glass of beer for himself and settled back into his chair. Yep, Zell thought hiding a lopsided grin with his cup, that would be Squall, all `Im here to drink and because you dragged me here, I would rather sit and be anti social than dance with a girl.` Well, He guessed if he was in love with Rinoa and she left him for her old boyfriend Zone, he wouldnt really feel like partying much either.
It wasnt that Zell was jealous of his friends or anything, this was how they had fun. His idea of fun was drinking in a little bar he liked in Balamb or hanging out in his room at his Ma`s house working with his punching bag.
The heavy techno song that had been on for the last six minutes or so was finally winding down and the DJ was beginning another song. The lights went out. Quistis and Nida didnt seem to be paying attention but Squall seemed mildly interested as he turned in his seat. Zell eyed the stage as a red haired chick came out and started dancing. The lights were centered on her, but he could see other shapes of people on stage with her that hid just beyond the lights. Then she began to sing.
Both Squall and Zell stared at the girl so long it was like they couldnt blink if their lives depended on it. She was fluid, the way she moved she reminded Zell of the ocean on a calm day. Dressed in a belly shirt and tight black leather pants she thrashed around and jumped off the stage and began grinding with a few guys close to the platform. Both Seed a got up and weaved their way towards her as best they could, they really wanted to see her better. The music was coming to a swell and Zell and Squall had almost made it, they could see her flaming hair flashing ever so often between the sweaty bodies when they heard shouts from the surrounding males and saw a familiar red cross on a gray long sleeve arm come into view. Oh great, both thought as they roughly pushed past the remaining people and came face to face with a scene they would have never thought possible.
Before Zell could register that Seifer was grinning smugly or the fact that Fujin was glaring at him, a mic was thrust in his hands as all he saw was a flash of red. Spinning, the girl caught Seifers arm as he blocked her kick but he had no idea what hit him when she flipped over his head without seeming to try at all. His eyes were just too slow and before he could turn half way around her foot was connecting with his neck, sending him down for the count.
Amazed, Zell stood frozen but Squall had already went to Seifers side and checked him. Pulse was fine, he was just knocked out. Cold. Squall straightened and with his face pulled into a frown, was about to ask something but the girl faced everyone with a face as fierce as Squall in battle. The music stalled for a moment and her voice was heard silky but loud. Her face a frown.
`No one, I repeat No one touch me. That-` Pointing to the fallen Seifer who was being picked up by Rajin. `- is what happens if you do. I am not a whore and I do not expect to be treated like one, thank you very much.` Before Squall could get a word in, she turned to face Zell, who was still standing at the edge of the circle with the mic. Stepping up to him she gently tugged the mic away and leaned forward planting a light kiss on his un-adorned cheek. Zells eyes couldnt possibly open any farther as she giggled and said thanks. Turning she jumped up onto the stage and disappeared in the blackness at the back before anyone could say anything else.
Back at Garden four days later
`Im tellin you guys, Those people in charge of stocking the kitchen in the Cafeteria need to buy in serious bulk. Everyone likes the hot dogs and they always run out halfway through the week. Squall help me out! Youre mister big shot now, get em to get more! Im starving after teaching my martial arts class and I dont have any fuel to go on if theyre outta hot dogs! Squall, who had heard the argument every wednesday or thursday, whenever they ran out of hot dogs just sighed and nodded. Thats what he always did. You just learned to agree with Zell if you wanted him to shut up. Sliding his eyes to the side he caught Selfie throwing potato puffs at Irvine as he tried to eat. Quistis sat opposite him reading a textbook for one of the junction magic classes she taught. Probably figuring out what to put on the next test. (Quistis got her license back after the war.) Grunting under his breath, Squall decided to change the topic of conversation. He wasnt one for talking but it was better than listen to Zell rant about the lunch ladies.
`We`re getting a new transfer today from Galbadia.` He looked up from his tray and stared at Irvine. The cowboy casually leaned forward and rested his lower arms on the table. He looked interested so Squall continued.
`Thought you might want to come up with me when I got to meet `em. Maybe this student knows you or something.`
`Sure man, no problem.`
`When you goin to meet this kid?` Zell asked curiously as he pushed around the lettuce of his salad. He was completely focused on the plate and seemed to be looking for a poisonous monster hiding under a vegetable. He had eaten his chicken strips and fries first. Boy he had weird eating habits. Squall cocked an eyebrow but addressed everyone.
`She is our age.`
`Its a chick?` Zells intense blue eyes focused on Squall and held his fork above his salad. Irvine looked a little nervous.
`Their arent very many women in Galbadia Garden.` Irvine said quietly as he looked down at his plate. Selfie seemed clueless to his distress. Squall got the feeling Irvine suddenly didnt want to go. He looked to Quistis who was watching Irvine with a faint smile.
`I`ll go with you Squall.`
`Me too!` Zell exclaimed as he returned his attention to his food.
A half hour later on their way upstairs to Squalls office Zell asked,
`So whats this girls name?` Squall who was already flipping through her file turned back to the first page and read,
`Raenaho Neuchi.` (Rain-aho New-key)
Squall had his face down and didnt see Zell`s face contort. Quistis watched silently as Zell first squinted one eye and scrunched up his features. He stared at the corner of the elevator for a few seconds then his face lit up. Quistis started to chuckle behind her pale hand as the Martial Arts teacher began to bounce back and forth with a huge radiant smile plastered to his face. As soon as the thing stopped Zell was out of the doors so fast he almost knocked Squall over.
`Hey!`
`Sorry Squall, Gotta go!` He replied as he raced to the door and threw it open.
`Raena!` He shouted into the office as he sprinted into the big room. Squall hadnt changed it a bit besides the desk in from of the lift to the bridge. In front of that desk were two big chairs, the backs facing Zell. He stopped a little more than ten feet behind one as two small hands grasped the top of the chair and a head rose up behind them. The face held no expression. The eyes were questioning and her head cocked to one side a bit. Zell stopped short. This wasnt Raena. It was the red head from the club. The one that knocked Seifer flat on his ass.
`Sorry....` He mumbled as he looked down at his shoes. He heard soft laughter so he chanced a glance up. Squall and Quistis entered the room. Raenaho`s eyes were smiling and she held one hand against the side of her face leaning on it. Her grin was toothy, and bright, like Zells when he was really happy. Zell was just a little confused as he looked at her a moment more before she said with a laugh,
`Thunder you havent changed at all huh?` Snickering she let her hair fall back a little as she laughed harder. Before she could open her eyes Zell had grabbed her and picked her up.
`It is you isnt it? You made me feel like a moron.` They laughed a little as he twirled her then he quickly pulled her into a hug not many people could have withstood.
` Dont I always?` She wheezed, but something was wrong with him she could tell. She couldnt see the sparkling of the unshed tears in his eyes though. She looked at the headmaster and the woman questioningly. They shrugged, they didnt know what was going on with him either.
** How could I have let that happen? I couldnt even recognize her face in the club. I didnt even remember her until I heard her name. Theirs no mistaking me in a crowd so she must have known it has me on Saturday. She didnt even register in my head. I love Quezacotl but damn it! Shes gotta know I forgot about her. I`ll just have to figure outta way to make it up to her.**
She was tapping the back of his head as he held her to him and he was suddenly afraid to look her in the eyes. He felt so horrible, but when he pulled away she had that little smirk of hers in place.
`Relax, I know you didnt recognize me. Its okay. I died my hair, remember it used to be a light brownish red. I knew you didnt know it was me the other night, its okay.` His strong hands held her hips so he could look at her closer. Squall cleared his throat and Quistis couldnt stay quiet anymore.
`So you two know each other already?` Raena looked to Zell then to the headmaster and finally to the woman who spoke. She nodded slightly and shrugged a little. Squall rubbed his scar, *Stupid question Quis.* He thought.
`Sad but true.`
`Hey!` Zell whined as he nailed her in the ribs with an elbow. Quistis flinched. That would definitely leave a bruise. Surprisingly the girl only laughed and jumped onto Zell getting him in a head lock. They were both laughing again and Quistis turned and looked at Squall. He shrugged. There wasnt much he could do if they didnt calm down. Though he wondered about this girl. She was either very strong herself or Zell was incredibly gentle with her. Zell had a seed rank only one notch under his own and even joking around Zell had minorly injured people, even Squall before. He would have to wait to tell her all the things she would need to know about Balamb Garden. She was too excited and was getting Zell riled up. Oh well, he was training that afternoon so maybe they could come with him. Then he could get a chance to talk to her and see her in action. Funny thing was, her profile didnt list a weapon of choice.
A:N/ This idea has been floating around in my head for a while now. For the people that are waiting for me to update my other fics, I`m sorry it has taken me so long, but school is really tough this semester. For the people who read this and also by any chance have been reading my DBZ Betrayal and Trust, I am creating an animation for my Com 151 class that will be up on my website in a few weeks hopefully.
I dont have any FF8 fanart on my site yet but I hope to have some soon. I love Zell and Squall pairings but not this time sorry. Oh, if you wanna talk to me my AOL screename is CRYbabyZELLY. Please talk to me tell me what you think!!!
Rouko
By: Rouko
Disclaimer: Everyone in this story is owned by Squaresoft. They are gods and I only own Raena. Please dont sue I am broke.
Warning: This fic has some yaoi pairings in it so if you dont like it dont read it. Also one of the main characters hooks up with one of my originals so if you dont like that either, dont read it. P
Chapter One: Club and Seed
The music pulsed around the people so heavily they felt it inside their bodies, like little foreign beings banging their organs like drums. A brunette man was slowly threading his way through the throng of people to a table in the darkest corner of the place. For the time being, the large group had decided to relax with a few drinks and not dance yet. Squall reached his destination and placed two pitchers of beer and a couple bottles of wine on the table, then went to take his seat next one of the blonds.
The music was really too loud to talk but a certain young brown haired girl tried anyway. Yelling as loud as she could, she tried to get her cowboy companion to go onto the dance floor with her. For once he pretended he didnt hear her and reached for the closest pitcher.
Just about everyone felt like relaxing and unwinding from their hectic week. It was graduation time and three members of their party had finally done it. The blond sitting next to Squall had finally buckled down and completed his Seed field exam and his two other friends had studied hard and pulled it off as well. After downing almost an entire pitcher by himself, Rajin pulled Fujin out into the mass of people and disappeared. After a few minutes Seifer, with that arrogant smirk in place got up and weaved his way out to the floor as well.
Giving in to his girlfriend, Irvine let himself be led the same way. With only four left at the table, two of which were `together`, Zell felt a little lonely but quickly dismissed it because the thought of being alone with a good beer and without Selfies constant energy was a wonderfull thought to him. She was one of his best friends but sometimes she just didnt ever seem to stop. Sighing he slouched in his chair and took a long draw from his big glass.
The two across the table didnt seem aware of him or Squall at all as the tall blond slid into the former pilot of the gardens lap. They were drinking out of each others glasses and Zell turned away quickly. After the War with Edea, Nida asked Quistis out. Of course everyone thought she would say no but the way Zell figured, life just aways liked to throw you a curve ball. They started dating and surprisingly turned out to be the cutest couple in Garden.
Staring out into the crowd, Zell could make out Rajins form as he towered over Fujin. He had no idea where Selfie and Irvine had went, but that was okay for the moment. They were here to have fun after all. Turning at the movement at the edge of his field of vision, Zell watched as Squall poured another glass of beer for himself and settled back into his chair. Yep, Zell thought hiding a lopsided grin with his cup, that would be Squall, all `Im here to drink and because you dragged me here, I would rather sit and be anti social than dance with a girl.` Well, He guessed if he was in love with Rinoa and she left him for her old boyfriend Zone, he wouldnt really feel like partying much either.
It wasnt that Zell was jealous of his friends or anything, this was how they had fun. His idea of fun was drinking in a little bar he liked in Balamb or hanging out in his room at his Ma`s house working with his punching bag.
The heavy techno song that had been on for the last six minutes or so was finally winding down and the DJ was beginning another song. The lights went out. Quistis and Nida didnt seem to be paying attention but Squall seemed mildly interested as he turned in his seat. Zell eyed the stage as a red haired chick came out and started dancing. The lights were centered on her, but he could see other shapes of people on stage with her that hid just beyond the lights. Then she began to sing.
Both Squall and Zell stared at the girl so long it was like they couldnt blink if their lives depended on it. She was fluid, the way she moved she reminded Zell of the ocean on a calm day. Dressed in a belly shirt and tight black leather pants she thrashed around and jumped off the stage and began grinding with a few guys close to the platform. Both Seed a got up and weaved their way towards her as best they could, they really wanted to see her better. The music was coming to a swell and Zell and Squall had almost made it, they could see her flaming hair flashing ever so often between the sweaty bodies when they heard shouts from the surrounding males and saw a familiar red cross on a gray long sleeve arm come into view. Oh great, both thought as they roughly pushed past the remaining people and came face to face with a scene they would have never thought possible.
Before Zell could register that Seifer was grinning smugly or the fact that Fujin was glaring at him, a mic was thrust in his hands as all he saw was a flash of red. Spinning, the girl caught Seifers arm as he blocked her kick but he had no idea what hit him when she flipped over his head without seeming to try at all. His eyes were just too slow and before he could turn half way around her foot was connecting with his neck, sending him down for the count.
Amazed, Zell stood frozen but Squall had already went to Seifers side and checked him. Pulse was fine, he was just knocked out. Cold. Squall straightened and with his face pulled into a frown, was about to ask something but the girl faced everyone with a face as fierce as Squall in battle. The music stalled for a moment and her voice was heard silky but loud. Her face a frown.
`No one, I repeat No one touch me. That-` Pointing to the fallen Seifer who was being picked up by Rajin. `- is what happens if you do. I am not a whore and I do not expect to be treated like one, thank you very much.` Before Squall could get a word in, she turned to face Zell, who was still standing at the edge of the circle with the mic. Stepping up to him she gently tugged the mic away and leaned forward planting a light kiss on his un-adorned cheek. Zells eyes couldnt possibly open any farther as she giggled and said thanks. Turning she jumped up onto the stage and disappeared in the blackness at the back before anyone could say anything else.
Back at Garden four days later
`Im tellin you guys, Those people in charge of stocking the kitchen in the Cafeteria need to buy in serious bulk. Everyone likes the hot dogs and they always run out halfway through the week. Squall help me out! Youre mister big shot now, get em to get more! Im starving after teaching my martial arts class and I dont have any fuel to go on if theyre outta hot dogs! Squall, who had heard the argument every wednesday or thursday, whenever they ran out of hot dogs just sighed and nodded. Thats what he always did. You just learned to agree with Zell if you wanted him to shut up. Sliding his eyes to the side he caught Selfie throwing potato puffs at Irvine as he tried to eat. Quistis sat opposite him reading a textbook for one of the junction magic classes she taught. Probably figuring out what to put on the next test. (Quistis got her license back after the war.) Grunting under his breath, Squall decided to change the topic of conversation. He wasnt one for talking but it was better than listen to Zell rant about the lunch ladies.
`We`re getting a new transfer today from Galbadia.` He looked up from his tray and stared at Irvine. The cowboy casually leaned forward and rested his lower arms on the table. He looked interested so Squall continued.
`Thought you might want to come up with me when I got to meet `em. Maybe this student knows you or something.`
`Sure man, no problem.`
`When you goin to meet this kid?` Zell asked curiously as he pushed around the lettuce of his salad. He was completely focused on the plate and seemed to be looking for a poisonous monster hiding under a vegetable. He had eaten his chicken strips and fries first. Boy he had weird eating habits. Squall cocked an eyebrow but addressed everyone.
`She is our age.`
`Its a chick?` Zells intense blue eyes focused on Squall and held his fork above his salad. Irvine looked a little nervous.
`Their arent very many women in Galbadia Garden.` Irvine said quietly as he looked down at his plate. Selfie seemed clueless to his distress. Squall got the feeling Irvine suddenly didnt want to go. He looked to Quistis who was watching Irvine with a faint smile.
`I`ll go with you Squall.`
`Me too!` Zell exclaimed as he returned his attention to his food.
A half hour later on their way upstairs to Squalls office Zell asked,
`So whats this girls name?` Squall who was already flipping through her file turned back to the first page and read,
`Raenaho Neuchi.` (Rain-aho New-key)
Squall had his face down and didnt see Zell`s face contort. Quistis watched silently as Zell first squinted one eye and scrunched up his features. He stared at the corner of the elevator for a few seconds then his face lit up. Quistis started to chuckle behind her pale hand as the Martial Arts teacher began to bounce back and forth with a huge radiant smile plastered to his face. As soon as the thing stopped Zell was out of the doors so fast he almost knocked Squall over.
`Hey!`
`Sorry Squall, Gotta go!` He replied as he raced to the door and threw it open.
`Raena!` He shouted into the office as he sprinted into the big room. Squall hadnt changed it a bit besides the desk in from of the lift to the bridge. In front of that desk were two big chairs, the backs facing Zell. He stopped a little more than ten feet behind one as two small hands grasped the top of the chair and a head rose up behind them. The face held no expression. The eyes were questioning and her head cocked to one side a bit. Zell stopped short. This wasnt Raena. It was the red head from the club. The one that knocked Seifer flat on his ass.
`Sorry....` He mumbled as he looked down at his shoes. He heard soft laughter so he chanced a glance up. Squall and Quistis entered the room. Raenaho`s eyes were smiling and she held one hand against the side of her face leaning on it. Her grin was toothy, and bright, like Zells when he was really happy. Zell was just a little confused as he looked at her a moment more before she said with a laugh,
`Thunder you havent changed at all huh?` Snickering she let her hair fall back a little as she laughed harder. Before she could open her eyes Zell had grabbed her and picked her up.
`It is you isnt it? You made me feel like a moron.` They laughed a little as he twirled her then he quickly pulled her into a hug not many people could have withstood.
` Dont I always?` She wheezed, but something was wrong with him she could tell. She couldnt see the sparkling of the unshed tears in his eyes though. She looked at the headmaster and the woman questioningly. They shrugged, they didnt know what was going on with him either.
** How could I have let that happen? I couldnt even recognize her face in the club. I didnt even remember her until I heard her name. Theirs no mistaking me in a crowd so she must have known it has me on Saturday. She didnt even register in my head. I love Quezacotl but damn it! Shes gotta know I forgot about her. I`ll just have to figure outta way to make it up to her.**
She was tapping the back of his head as he held her to him and he was suddenly afraid to look her in the eyes. He felt so horrible, but when he pulled away she had that little smirk of hers in place.
`Relax, I know you didnt recognize me. Its okay. I died my hair, remember it used to be a light brownish red. I knew you didnt know it was me the other night, its okay.` His strong hands held her hips so he could look at her closer. Squall cleared his throat and Quistis couldnt stay quiet anymore.
`So you two know each other already?` Raena looked to Zell then to the headmaster and finally to the woman who spoke. She nodded slightly and shrugged a little. Squall rubbed his scar, *Stupid question Quis.* He thought.
`Sad but true.`
`Hey!` Zell whined as he nailed her in the ribs with an elbow. Quistis flinched. That would definitely leave a bruise. Surprisingly the girl only laughed and jumped onto Zell getting him in a head lock. They were both laughing again and Quistis turned and looked at Squall. He shrugged. There wasnt much he could do if they didnt calm down. Though he wondered about this girl. She was either very strong herself or Zell was incredibly gentle with her. Zell had a seed rank only one notch under his own and even joking around Zell had minorly injured people, even Squall before. He would have to wait to tell her all the things she would need to know about Balamb Garden. She was too excited and was getting Zell riled up. Oh well, he was training that afternoon so maybe they could come with him. Then he could get a chance to talk to her and see her in action. Funny thing was, her profile didnt list a weapon of choice.
A:N/ This idea has been floating around in my head for a while now. For the people that are waiting for me to update my other fics, I`m sorry it has taken me so long, but school is really tough this semester. For the people who read this and also by any chance have been reading my DBZ Betrayal and Trust, I am creating an animation for my Com 151 class that will be up on my website in a few weeks hopefully.
I dont have any FF8 fanart on my site yet but I hope to have some soon. I love Zell and Squall pairings but not this time sorry. Oh, if you wanna talk to me my AOL screename is CRYbabyZELLY. Please talk to me tell me what you think!!!
Rouko