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Chapter I : Turmiol Rises again...

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Not long after the Soceress War, it became apparent that the tensions in Galbadia were rising again. An underground syndicate was formed, and was lead by Ex-galbadians from the war. They named themselves The Red Syndicate in the name of all the blood those have lost in the first war. They claimed that the country would be better lead under military rule, and that all the freedoms given by a republic government would cause chaos and they would end up back where they ultimately were, a broken nation. President Carlway chose to hire Seeds to rid his county of this faction; however, in the middle of transmission he was lost and was immediately assumed as captured.

Squall was once again traveling by boat. It had been a long time since he stepped on a Seed issued vessel. It brought back many memories, mostly of the large machine that had chased them from the shore. He felt his leg and was glad that it was still intact from that encounter. Squall much prefered to stay inside the warm cabin this time, the weather of this region was much too cool for his liking. It was much different from the first time, no thrills, no excitement, just indifference. The same went for Quistis, Seifer, and Irvine. They had done this many times before, it was just another battle in their lives, they could conquere, they would win. Squall eyed Seifer when he wasn't looking, wondering how he changed since the war. He was thankful that Cid allowed him to come back to Garden since none of it was really his fault. Missing were Rinoa, Zell and Selphie. Rinoa couldn't stay still for her life, seeing as her father was in danger. It was something Squall couldn't understand until about 4 months ago, after everything changed. Zell and Selphie on the other hand were insatiably bored, and had to run around the small vessel's deck or otherwise go insane. Something no one would want to be around to see.

The metal seats were very cold, Squall could of sworn his ass had gone numb," Hey Squally, Care to tell us some more details or are we gonna wing it?", said a deeper voice.

Squall grimaced out of habit, he knew it wasn't meant to pick a fight anymore, but that did nothing to hide his hatred for the nickname. He sighed and took a breath to speak," We are going to Dollet to take down a faction that recently took over a city, and rescue President Carlway. Most of the fighting will take place in the streets much like it did in Timber. We simply beat them up and make them talk, go and save the President."

"What about Rinoa? She's awfully upset, do you think she will screw it up?"

Quistis knew Squall was already tired of talking, she could tell by his body language and took the burden from him," We took extra precaution and set her up with a different group, staging it as a search party."

" I just hope she don't find out, otherwise Squall is gonna get his ass grilled.", Seifer grined, taking out a cigar to smoke.

" She won't find out Seifer, and if you tell her, I'm not the only one getting his ass grilled. What goes around comes around."

"Shit, where did you learn to talk like that?", Seifer asked, carelessly flicking his cigar ashed on the ground.

Quistis waved her hands around trying to rid herself of the smoke," Probably from you- DO YOU MIND!?"

Seifer smuggly grinned," Fine Quisty, I'll stop for you.", he calmly put the cigar out with moistened thumb and index finger. Obviously he found some kind of enjoyment in annoiance," So..", he continued," How are you and Rinoa doing lately? I heard things weren't going so hot."

Squall muttered an infamous," Whatever."

Interrupting their downward spiraling conversation was a chorus of "wow"s, "cool"s and "ahhh"s could be heard from the upper deck, mostly from younger Seed members. Quistis lifted her wrist to look at her Seed issue watch," Hmm, 13:45", on the dot. Land must be visible now."

Seifer was already bored with harrassing Squall and stood up to stretch his legs," Oh well, see ya, I'm going on deck.", he took his gun blade and climbed up the ladder.

Squall and Quistis stood up as well to get ready for landing.

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Everyone stood at the edge of the landing door. Amongst the first were, Squall, Quistis, Irvine, Selphie, Rinoa , Zell and Seifer. Previously they had already decided whom would go with whom and it was standard protocol for more experienced Seeds to exit first to take down any overpowering enemies. As soon a the door fell they ran across the sandy beach, bullet casacading down on them like rain. The syndicate set out several groups of soldiers to slow the on coming man slaughter. Most of them dressed in Red or Black uniforms. There was unually large squad of them near the stairway.

Selphie grimaced as she spun around with her nachaku, taking out the last soldier near the stairs. It cracked the mask that he wore, leaving little black pieces of it to fly everywhere, accented with crimson. His teeth littered the ground. Some day, when children return to this bar of sand, they will pick it up as a soveneer. None of this went through her mind at all. She was intent on their goal. The man lied on the sand, dead, without a face, and dishonored, if he ever had honor.

They made their way up the stairs, and avoided slipping on the blood or tripping on the bodies. From their new vantage point they coud tell the new Seeds were struggling. It didn't take long before a set of three reinforcement squads came to stop them.

"They jus' keep cum'n!", Irvine said, as he clutched his rifle tighter.

Quistis was as sarcastis as ever, even in this situation," How perceptive you are!"

" That's right lil' Quisty, I'm made ta impress.", he replied with a gleam in his eye.

Rinoa was becoming fed up with this," Quit thinking with your pants."

There was a brief moment of silence, Irvine couldn't help but not ask," Well can I think without ma pants?"

Squall frowned and muttered," That would surely scare them away... and me too."

Seifer over heard him," Yeah, may you are afriad that he will shove his huge cock in you tight-", before he coudl finish he was interrupted by the commander.

" Surrender! Or die!"

Seifer spun on his heel, and pointed his gun blade at him," No, I choose "C": Kick your gay as and you can't do anything about it bitch."

"We'll see about that.", the commander replied, face red with anger. He signaled his troops to line up for battle.

Zell," Can we mock them?"

Squall's lips almost curled up into a smile. They all took it as a yes making neat little lines.

It didn't take long before the opposing troop started to make careless attacks. One soldier has tried, missing them completely. The commander was becoming fustrated before the battle really went full blown," What the hell what that?!?!"

Selphie," What kind of commander are you? to yell at your soldiers like that?"

It was Quistis's turn to attack, and whispered under her breath, she barely lifted a finger and a familiar tinglinig sensation reverberate throughout her arms, she called out," TRIPLE!"

The commander scoffed," All ready bringing out the big guns I see, are you really that weak?"

Squall was losing his patience with this man," Fine, we will not do anything until it is her turn.", his eyes narrowed specifically at the commander, it made his gut wrench. He knew this gunbladist from some where. It took him a while before he realised who it was," Squall? Are you Squall Leonheart?"

Squall," Does it matter?"

"Oh shit! WEDGE! GENERAL WEDGE!"

Rinoa looked to everyone," What the hell is he doing?"

Quistis," Calling for help like a baby."

Seifer," Is that biggs?-That scum -"

Biggs waved his arms like a frantic lunatic," WEDGE!! OVER HERE! WEDGE!"

Squall mumbled covering his face," Dear god this is embarrassing. -Biggs, I suggest you surrender now!"

Zell, as always had to add his two cents in, punching the air," Yeah, Surrender now!", he hopped back and forth.

Squall," Zell, thank you for that completely unnecessary comment."

The general didn't seem to be coming and Biggs became more nervious," Um, ah... SCATTER!!", all the soldiers were confused and started running around to attack them. Rinoa was completely unprepared for this and several of them ran after her. Quistis's eyes flashed and she summoned,"BLIZZAGA X3!", and froze 3 soldiers dead. She then swung around to disarm the soldier behind her with her whip. Squall and Seifer easily fended off several soldier, slashing them gracefully. They fell like Crimson rain. Some of it spraying Squall in the face in tiny dots. Seifer managed to get it in his hair as well. Zell and Irvine kept the other soldiers away so Rinoa could take the last few out with her Shooting Star. This only left Biggs.

Seifer took a step forward.

"Wanna talk?"

Zell backed him up, poping his knuckles.

Biggs," Um, uh... WEDGE!!!"

Seifer," Will you quit calling his name? He's not coming."

Squall," Rinoa, you and your party can go now, we can take care of him."

Rinoa, saluted sloppily, not being trainedas an offical Seed," Right!", she ran off into the city with Selphie, Zell and Quistis.

As soon as Squall was sure Rinoa was gone, he started his interogation," Who hired you?"

Biggs," No one."

Irvine walked behind him," This is ah awful big operation for ya ta run yerself."

Biggs," Um, yeah, I run it! All of it!"

Seifer," That's a bunch of crap Biggs. If that's true then why were you calling for GENERAL Wedge?"

Biggs," uh, ah..."

Squall," But that's okay if you ARE running this yourself."

Biggs arched an eyebrow," It is?"

Squall," Yeah."

Irvine stepped behind to Biggs other shoulderm," Do you know why?"

Biggs," Um, why?"

Irvine winked," Because I'm the horniest dick in town.", he put his hand on Biggs shoulder.

Biggs," I'LL TALK I'LL TALK!"

Seifer," Thought so."

Biggs," The leader, his name is-"

Suddenly the ground began to shake and Irvine began to curse," What the hell is that!"

Biggs," Wedge! Wedge is coming to save me!"

Squall looked up at the angry sky, swelled with black clouds, and could make out the something was flying their way.

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