Chapter 2: Trouble Begins

Sky looked into the eyes of Principal Cid's eyes. He didn't look very happy to him.

"So, someone decided to take a nap?" Principal Cid began to say.

"I'm really sorry.I was tired from studying all night sir!" Sky said.

"Studying? For what? School just started 10 minutes ago. If you were awake, I'm sure you would've noticed."

Sky used that line often when he was under pressure; he forgot that school didn't even start yet. He apologized again and asked if he could go to class.

"Very well, school is very important, remember that. Just curious, what's your name?

"Sky Strife sir" he answered.

"Sky Strife? Cloud's son? I can't believe it. You look just like him! I wasn't sure, but I now I know. I was friends with him when he saved the world!"

"Really? I never heard of you" Sky asked puzzled.

"Yes, I know, I asked the papers not to reveal my name. I wanted to become a teacher, and help kids, but all the publicity would ruin that. My students would look at me as a hero, not a teacher.

"Oh.I understand, but why did you tell me"

"I don't know, I guess it's been bottled inside of me for so long, I thought this was the perfect time to tell somebody. But this is between us, okay?"

"Of course!" Sky said.

"Very well, back to your class. It's the first day so you're not in any trouble, but don't do it again, you hear?"

"Okay, thanks!" Sky said happily. He waved bye to Principal Cid and ran out of the quad area. He pulled out his binder and took out his schedule. 1st period was Art. What fun he thought sarcastically. He searched the halls for about 5 minutes and finally found it. Room 303. He opened the door cautiously and peeked inside. Students were standing up against the far wall. The teacher was calling out names and giving them their assigned seats. "Pepper, Daniel? Are you here?" the teacher called out. The teacher was a woman, about in her 30's she thought. She looked pretty strict.

"Right here maam!" a red head boy called out.

"Please sit at Table 4 next to Oprah Kinfrey." The teacher said. The boy sat down and started to talk to the girl next to him.

There were only 6 people left against the wall. The teacher began to call out names again.

"Silver, Taira? Are you here?"

"Present!" the girl called out.

"Good, please sit at Table 2" the teacher said.

"Sky Strife?" the teacher finally called.

"Over here!" Sky shouted as he opened the door and went inside. Everybody looked at him as he entered. He apologized and told her that Principal Cid already knows why he was late.

"Oh, that's good then. Please sit at Table 5, the empty table."

"Alright class, back to roll call. Terra Tribal? Are you here?"

"Here!" a girl answered as she stepped forward. She seemed familiar he thought. He knew he heard that name somewhere.

"Ahhh..the famous daughter of the famous hero. You can join your friend Sky there. I'm sure you have plenty to talk about." The teacher said sarcastically. He knew he heard it somewhere before, it was the daughter of the famous Zidane and Dagger! Well, she sure looks a lot like her mom, which is a good thing he thought. The teacher finally finished roll call and started the class with a lecture about her-self and her life. After about a boring 30 minute speech about how she drew pictures of cows, she finally finished and gave the rest of the class free time. Sky looked around to see a familiar face, but the whole class seemed to come form other schools. He glanced at Terra, she seemed sad so he asked what was the matter.

"Oh.nothing." She droned.

"Come on! Whenever someone asks someone if something's wrong, and they say nothing, that means there's something wrong and not nothing!" Sky said.

"HUH?" Terra asked as she tried to figure out what the hell he was saying.

"Uh.nothing!" Sky said embarrassedly.

At that moment the bell rang and Sky leaped out of his seat and ran out the door. What an idiot he thought to himself. The one chance to meet a great looking girl like that and he blows it! He had 10 minutes to get to 2nd period, but he decided to get there early and sit in the classroom. He pulled out his schedule from his pocket and looked at it. He had Weapon Defense 2 next. Even in a public school, students had to learn weaponry. Unlike the Balamb Garden or Trabia, this school also focused on education and not all battle. Weapon Defense 2 was in room 509 on the 2nd floor. He swam through the crowd of students and finally reached his classroom. He opened the door, but the classroom was empty, so he waited out on the hall. As he waited he already saw a student getting in trouble by a teacher.

"I didn't do it Mrs. Midgara! I swear!" a blond headed kid said as the teacher held his arm and pulled him through the halls.

"Don't you lie to me Zedd Dincht! I saw you putting the stink bomb under the floormat! This is not good for your first day!" the teacher sneered.

"Alright! I did it! I'm sorry!" Zedd tried to persuade.

"I know your kind! Just because your parents are famous you think you can break the rules!" the teacher said nastily.

"If it wasn't for my parents you wouldn't be here you old hag!"

"That's it.we'll see what Principal Cid has to say!"

The teacher pulled him through the halls and out of sight. He's in big trouble Sky thought. But he got in trouble and Principal Cid was pretty lax with him. Maybe he'll let him go too. The bell finally rang for 2nd period and the crowd of students disappeared: each one hurrying to their classes. Finally the teacher appeared and opened the door for his awaiting students. Sky thought he looked familiar too. Red coat, long blade, sunglasses, he was Auron! The students entered and Sky sat down in the front seat. He was still amazed that the great Auron was teaching him.

"Welcome to Weapon Defense 2! My first name is Auron so call me Auron, got it? Okay.umm.forget roll call, we need to get right down to business!" Auron went behind his desk and pulled out his sword. It was gorgeous.The sword was very sharp and powerful. The students just stared at him as he walked back around his desk and faced the students.

"You there, what's your name?" Auron said as he pointed to Sky?

"Me?"

"Yeah you! Name!"

"Sky Strife sir."

"Strife eh? Aren't Cloud's boy?"

"Uh-huh."

"Well, since your dad saved the world and all, how about dodging this!" Auron jumped up and aimed his blade straight at Sky.