Chapter 14

It was now time for the most anticipated part of the ceremony to begin. Trumpets were being sounded and every one was seated in their seats. Quistis took her place behind the curtains. A small section of the floor began to open beside her. Right there before her very eyes stood Norg but, that's not what really caught her attention. For standing right next to Norg was the one guy she thought would never return to the Garden. The monster who almost killed the everyone at the Garden, Seifer Almasy.

Quistis: (oh God, what the hell is he doing here?)

There he stood proud and tall with a mischievous smile on his face. Quistis quickly walked over to Norg.

Quistis: Are you alright Norg? What is he doing here?

Norg put a hand up to silence Quistis.

Norg: All will soon be revealed in due time. Please, take your places.

Quistis took her place beside Seifer. Seifer turned his head to look at her and he just chuckles. Quistis rolls her eyes and they both face forward.

Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Balamb Garden's Ceremonial Reunion. Today we have surprises that'll shock you all. So, with out further ado, I present to you the speaker for the Ceremony. The one and only…Norg!

The first set of curtains open and out walks Norg. The crowd gets up to give him a proper welcoming. Norg puts his hands up to cue everyone to sit.

Norg: Thank you all for coming to the Ceremonial Reunion. I trust that everyone is enjoying themselves. I see some very familiar faces and some new faces out in the crowd. I guess this means you all like it here. I don't want to take up to much of your time so we'll begin.

Norg clears his throat and begins his speech.

Norg: There comes a time for change to make progress. I'm sure you are all aware of the saying "Time to go out with the old and bring in the new". It has taken me three years and some change to make this decision. The decision wasn't the hardest part at all. The hardest part was figuring out who the next generation of leaders for the Garden will be. I finally came to a conclusion and today is the day you will meet them. What do you think, should we get a peek at them today?

The crowd yelled YES.

Norg: Let's begin with this lovely young lady. A top notch member of the See D who served as an instructor. A See D Cadet at the age of 15, she instructed some students during the Sorceress War. The lovely Quistis Trepe!