Chapter 16

Norg: Well, we all know what this means. Quisitis' old position as Head Master and a SeeD instructor is now open. But before we get to that I'll introduce Quistis's personal body guard. I've had the pleasure to work one on one with this young man. Let me just say this, he has proven himself worthy for this position. In fact, that's what he's been training for the last two years and some change. This young man caused havoc within the Garden. He was a likely candidate for SeeD. Although he is a naturally gifted soldier, his inability to take orders and control his temper labeled him as "problematic". Here he is…Seifer Almasy!

The curtains opened and out emerged Seifer. He held his head high and kept a skeptical smirk on his face. The crowd was either in shock or terrified. Whispering grew all around the room.

Seifer: (cough) It's always great to be welcomed with "open arms" (chuckle). Okay…I am honored to be given the position of protecting the Empress. It ahs always been my dream to become a "knight" and it has finally come true. I had the opportunity before but it wasn't honorable. Look, I don't expect to be forgiven for my betrayal; I can't change what has happened. I just want to move on and I hope that you all one day can move on with me. That's all, thanks.

Seifer walked away with a hand in the air. Not a single person could respond. He retreated behind the curtains to accompany Quistis.

Rinoa: (oh, my God! It can't be, I thought he wasn't coming back. Great, this is just fucking great.)Holy shit!

Squall: (Why? Why did you have to come back?)Holy shit is right.

Zell: No way! That asshole doesn't deserve to be back in Garden at ALL!

Jessica: (I can't believe this, he's been under my nose all along!)

Selphie: This may come as a shock to you Irvine, but I'm happy for him. I believe his sincerity about every thing.

Irvine: (we can't be too sure.)Maybe Selphie, just maybe.

Quistis: (why did it have to be him?)

Seifer: (man am I good.)