Epilogue(with Author's Notes at bottom)-

The SeeD test finally arrived. If Seifer had listened to instructions anymore then he did that day -he feared his brain would have exploded.

The truth was, he was definitely overqualified to be a SeeD, and everyone knew it. He was most likely the best fighter in all of Garden -rivaled only by their Commander, Squall Leonheart.

Needless to say, Seifer passed with flying colors.

Now, Fujin and Raijin's problem wasn't with following directions -not at all. It was fulfilling them competently that gave them trouble. Luckily, Fujin kept Raijin in line... in which he acquired many new bruises on his shins in the process.

They passed too.


The SeeD ball was more then they had even imagined, plus adding the fact of why they were there -they were amazed, even if they would have failed the tests then shown any of it. Although... the sight of Fujin in a dress had put Raijin into a slight stupor, and made the usual self-assured and composed Seifer do a double take.

The biggest surprise of that night had yet to come.

Seifer was talking to his posse when the music had changed to a new song. He glanced over his back and across the room where his green eyes met a tattooed blonde's blue eyes for an instant. They both nodded. He looked back to his fellow posse members and motioned in the opposite direction. Raijin smiled and gave him a thumbs up, while Fujin tried to suppress a smile -they were in public, after all.

The two blondes approached each other on the dance floor, faces set in determination. Seifer's confidant strides met Zell's strong set pace.

Many people in the room quieted, champagne glasses stalled -eyes turned to the impending fight. Even the music in the room seemed to have lessened in volume.
Qustis Trepe's head turned and she sighed.

-But, much to her and everyone's shock, the seemingly impossible happened. Some people gasped.

For, the two loudest and most well known bully/victim pair that Garden had ever housed, that held a fierceness that only the previous Sorceress' Knight and the Commander of Balamb Garden's rivalry could match, the Chickenwuss and the leader of the infamous Disciplinary Committee, Zell Dincht and Seifer Almasy... started to -flawlessly, unlike some people- waltz.

The music seemed to grow louder as life in the Ballroom was forced to return to the atmosphere it previously had, champagne glasses once again, despite confusion and odd looks from some to the waltzing pair.

Aw, they look go great out there, ya know?! C'mon, let's dance Fuj!

NEGATIVE. FEET.

I won't step on your feet, ya know?

NEGATIVE. -OW.

Oops, sorry Fuj, it won't happen again, ya know?

-OUCH! IDIOT.

Sorry, ya know?!.....



.... Yes, things finally looked like they were looking up for the Disciplinary Committee. Most of the student body was back to fearing them without question. And not to mention they were now SeeDs.

Seifer had finally gotten out of his weird funk(much to the rest of his posse's relief)... and was feelin' pretty damn good really.

Things had changed... but maybe for the better.

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Author's Notes

Thank you all for reading! I put so much into this story... but it was worth it.

I especially must thank:

DarkOne101
Miyahara Yuuki
PrettyWithAJadedPistol
The Notorious Naurwen

for following and enjoying this story to the end! And to all the rest of you who left such wonderful reviews!

And, most of all... to Airbourne.

Not only is she the one to beta this fic for me, but she lent me much advice and help with the characterization and interaction between of the members of the DC. Also, giving me a very important tip(!!!!):

Keep the characters in character even if it mean sacrificing some of the plot.

Also: I bow down to the Baconfat. If you enjoyed this story and have not read VIGIL and VERITAS do so. Now. The Baconfat's stories are many times greater then mine.

And on a final note: I was wondering about writing a companion fic to this one, from Zell's side of things. Encouragement, time, and confidence are needed to do so(but not in that order lol). Also, reposting a songfic about Seifer that received no reviews(shameless self plug).

Once again, thank you for reading! -Lane ^__^

P.S. - I just couldn't stand not putting in Seifer and Zell waltzing, it's just too cute and wonderful.