Immortal Love
by
Ancient Waters

Disclaimer: I do not own the FF8 characters but I do own the ones I have made up.
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Chapter 3: Friend or Foe?

*Rinoa's POV*

I open my eyes slightly and see bright blurry lights. I wince from the brightness and close my eyes, not wanting to wake up just yet. I move my head slightly to the side, hearing voices. I try to hear them clearly but they are too far away. Plus my splitting headache doesn't help much either. I try to block everything else out and concentrate on trying to hear the conversation. I almost kick myself, remembering that I could use my unhuman/vampire hearing to hear parts of the conversation even though its very far away. I concentrate and I am suddenly hearing faint voices that I manage to make out slightly. I listen to the conversation, not making a movement or sound. "How many times do I have to tell you?!!! I was at the training center fighting when I heard someone scream. I ran over and found this girl fighting three T-Rexes by herself. She was injured and I helped out. She and I took out all three of them and she collasped from being tired. I than brought her right here....." "Well I see now. Commander, thank you for your help. We will be happy to alert you when she is awake. She will recover soon and we hope she will be out of here by next week." "I would like to see her now if you don't mind. I want to make sure she is alert myself. No offense but I don't trust doctors." "I understand, Commander Leonhart. You may go in."

I sigh mentally, fustrated that I can't remember anything except when I woke up. My eyes remain closed as I hear the door open and someone walk in. I stay silent, not making a movement wondering who this Commander Leonhart person is. I wonder what Selphie or even Seifer are doing now. Do they even know I am here? I wince mentally at that thought, knowing that Seifer is the last person I want to see right now. He would probably take advantage of my situation, the moment he saw me. Not like I wouldn't kill him first yet if he did, he would wish he weren't dead.

I let my mind clear of these thoughts and concentrate on the the Commander Leonhart person, who is now sitting right beside my bed. I sigh and listen as he sighs and takes a deep breath. He than starts to talk. "Looks like you are going to be alright, my lovely angel. It feels wierd talking to an unconious person yet soothing. I haven't talk to anyone like this ever. You are probably the first person I have ever told these things to. Yet it seems like I have known you forever and the funny thing is, I don't even know your name. Sure. I have seen you around Garden yet I don't even know who you are. I know I could ask Zell, Irvine, Quistis, or even Selphie, since you seem to be very close to them. Also Seifer. I bet he is your boyfriend. And I guess you care about him a lot. You two act so close. How could I compete with a friendship like that? You guys are all so close and I know there is no room for me. I never really had any friends in my lifetime. I am an orphan you see and a lone wolf. No one ever liked me since I hold many secrets. Maybe I will tell you them some day yet now doesn't seem like the right time. And look at this. I have told you all about me and you don't even know my name. I am Commander Squall Leonhart. Lone wolf and the person with no feelings."

I am close to tears after hearig his story and am totally in shock, learning this is the Vampire Hunter, who is out for my blood. I feel cold fear rush through my body and am about to open my eyes and scream when I hear him say. "You probably don't really care. I know you will never be my friend. Yet like you said "Life for A Life." Yet my life is worthless yet yours is special. You have people who care for you while I have people who hate me. No one cares for me. Not even my own sister. No one." I feel a tear slide down my cold cheek and I take a shuddered breath. I open my eyes slowly, letting them adjust to the light before saying in a hoarse voice. "I care....."

I turn my head slightly, letting my eyes stare into his which hold surprise, wonder, and confusion in their depths. I smile slightly and whisper quietly. "Hi....." Squall just stares at me dumbly and says plainly. "Hey....." I laugh slightly tho it comes out more like a grunt. "You don't have to act so guarded, Squall. And I won't bite." I laugh mentally at this, knowing these words are a lie and are as true as an egg learning how to fly.

This cracks a smile out of Squall, who laughs. "True you won't bite. You don't seem to look like a demon to me. More like an angel." I blush slightly and say. "Well I am no angel to tell you that, Commander Leonhart." Squall nods and stares at her puzzled. "How do you know my name?" I smile. "Well I heard the conversation you said with the doctor. And I am sorry for listening. I was just curious." Squall nods. "Alright umm, what is your name again?" I laugh and smile. "I never told it to you. I am Rinoa. Rinoa Heartilly."

Squall just nods dumbly and takes in a shakey breathe. "Ok Rinoa." I smile. "Just call me Rin." Squall nods, relieved he doesn't have to call her Rinoa. I watch him and yawn slightly. Squall just smiles slightly at me. "So Rin, tell me about yourself?" I shrug. "Nothing much to tell. My parents are dead and have been for a long time. I was brought up by Seifer and he is more like an older brother to me than anything. We were lovers at one point yet not anymore. I am single as for the moment and I hate chinese food. I also have a dog named Angelo and a fish named Hunter. I am a quiet person who keeps to myself and I dislike nosey people. Is that enough?" Squall laughs and nods. "Yes it is. And why do you hate Chinese food?" I shrug. "I get sick from it." I didn't mention that I had to eat a lot of noodles in 1503, as a punishment for dissing the emperor. I shake slightly at the thought.

Squall nods. "And what happened to your parents? How did they die?" I look down, sadly. "They were murdered by the person they thought they could trust. It ruined my life as well as others. I made sure the person payed for what he did." I lick my lips at the memory of that traitor's warm blood on my lips as I sucked the life out of him. Squall nods understandly. "My mom died giving birth to me and my father deserted us. I hate him so much." I nod and smile. "Look on the bright side. At least your father still lives, mine has been dead for a long time." Squall nods, not truely understanding what she meant.

I yawn tiredly and try to rub the sleepiness out of my eyes. Squall watches me and shakes his head. "You should rest, sleepy head. It will do you good." I yawn and nod tiredly. As I start to fall asleep, I hear Squall say. "Goodnight Rin. I am glad we are friends......" I am only half awake when I hear this and the thought doesn't register in my mind immediately but I try to understand it. I than whisper. "Goodnight Squall....." The last thought in my mind as I fall to sleep is, 'Is he my friend or foe?'

End of Chapter 3
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Hope you liked it. Sorry for such a short chapter. I can hardly type a lot as it is. The next one will be longer. Promise. Well please review and stay tuned.

Ancient Waters