Chapter 4:

Irvine walked around Deling City, whistling to himself and nodding his head at the people who passed by. All of the sudden, he heard someone, a female screaming for help. He ran down an ally, and saw that a woman was cornered by two Geezards, and a Wendigo. The woman was up against a wall, with books in her hand. Irvine got a closer look at the woman, it wasn't just any woman, it was Quistis Trepe.

I"The headmaster said that if we see Quistis, we are to avoid her/i", Squall's words echoed in his head.

He shook his head. He wasn't going to let these monsters destroy an old friend. Even if it meant going against Cid. He pulled out his gun, and shot one of the Geezards. It went up in a puff of smoke. The other two Geezards, along with the Wendigo forgot about Quistis, and turned to face Irvine.

The Wendigo knocked Irvine over, but he was not detured. He looked and saw Quistis staring at him, with wide eyes.

iDoes she have any of the G Forces?? If so, why hasn't she used them?/i he thought to himself.

The two remaining Geezards and the Wendigo got closer and closer to Irvine. His gun was about a foor away from him. One of the Geezards struck him. All of the sudden, out of nowhere, came a giant Fireball.

"Ifirit." Irvine whispered as the Geezards and the Wendigo were whiped out.

Irvine looked at Quistis, who was still up against the wall, but she was shaking and sobbing.

"I hate using him. I've had him and the others forever. They are all I know." she said, mostly to herself.

Irvine walked over to his gun and slung it over his shoulder. He then walked over to Quistis, and put a hand on her shoulder.

"Is there someplace I can take you? Someplace you feel safe."

She sniffed and nodded. They both noticed that darkness was approaching, and it would be best to get indoors for the night.

"My apartment. I'll lead the way." She told him.