Here's chapter six! I think it's a lot better than the last one, and I fun writing this. Lately writing has been like a chore. But then I just look at my reviews (Thanks to steel magnolia and Lucentia!) and I don't want to disappoint those people that want to read the rest of it! ^_^
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Selphie giggled, bounding into the awaiting airship. Nida was right behind her, in fear that she would get too excited and try to launch the ship. She stood at the front of the ship, looking out of the large front window. He slipped by her, stealthily sitting down in the pilot's seat. Selphie turned around suddenly, as if she were planning to sit in the pilot seat.
"Heeey!" She cried, putting her hands on her hips. "No fair!"
"Please, you flying is like a death wish." Seifer snorted, sitting down in one of the chairs.
"Nice little ship they gave us." Irvine commented, soon followed by Rinoa and Ashlin.
They had reported to the Army Base, and were shown to their personal aircraft. The base was crowded; full of soldiers that hadn't already reported to Esthar. Large ships were set to the west, awaiting their General to board his ship and lead the fleet to the large city.
When they first arrive, they were all fitted with a new kind of uniform, that of which the spies for the Galbadia Government wore, resembling a catsuit. They were all unsure what material it was made out of, but felt like pleather or something along the lines. Nida had to admit that he looked good in the black, tight suit. The sleeves ended just after his shoulders, as did all of the other men's. He had unzipped the front zipper a bit so his skin could breathe, just above his collarbone. He looked back at Rinoa, a smile creeping to his face. She looked...absolutely sexy. It was made from the same material; only her and Selphie's suit were cut off at the shoulders. The suit has glued it's self to her contours, all the way down to her knee-high boots.
"C'mon! Let's go!" Selphie giggled, jumping up and down slightly, pulling Nida from his trance as she yelled in his ear.
"Hold your chocobos! We have to wait for General Aring!" Seifer answered, slightly annoyed.
"I'll go see what's keeping her!" Selphie said in a determined voice.
"Selphie! Wait!" Rinoa cried, knowing what was taking Phoenix so long. But it was too late. Selphie had already bounded to the back of the ship.
"OH MY HYNE!!!"
~*~
"Good luck on your mission, General Aring." Fury said, saluting her.
"Thank you, General Caraway." She answered, her face stern as his while she mimicked the salute.
"Sir! We have to go." Xu called from his airship
"Just a moment!" He called back, turning back to Phoenix. "I guess this is goodbye, huh?"
"Yes, General." She replied. "I'll see you in a few days." With that, she turned to walk toward her ship. Fury stared at her longingly, before clutching his teeth.
"Screw it." He said, following her. He grabbed her wrist, clad in forearm armor. She looked back at him, wondering what the hell he was doing. She was pulled toward him suddenly, the two crushing their bodies together. He kissed her passionately, twirling and dipping his tongue into her mouth. She finally responded after a moment, kissing him back.
"OH MY HYNE!!!" Selphie screamed. She covered her mouth when everyone turned their eyes to her, her eyes widening. It was almost as if the couple before they hadn't even heard her while they continued the kiss.
"You better come back to me, Phoenix. Because when you come back, I'm going to ask you to marry me. I know you wouldn't want to miss your own proposal." He said, his lips brushing against hers.
"I promise I'll come back. I love you." She answered, almost forgetting that they were in front of half the Galbadian fleet.
"I love you, too." He whispered. "Now get going and kick some SeeD ass."
"Same to you." She said, smiling profusely. The two pulled themselves from one another albeit reluctantly, and headed toward the respective ships.
"Oh you act like you've never seen anyone kiss before." Phoenix said as she walked past Selphie and into the ship.
~*~
"Well..." Xu said, crossing her arms as Fury boarded their ship. "Looks like you have a lot of explaining to do."
"We'll discuss it after the mission." He answered, taking a seat next to Xarsk, the General from Timber. The ship lurched forward, before receiving the go ahead from the air traffic controls. As soon as they did, the pilot took off smoothly, and there were soon soaring above the ocean.
"Are you aware that you can be kicked off of the Council for this...this..." She growled, throwing her hands in the air out of frustration.
"With all due respect, General Holfmeen, but shut it." Xarsk cut in, rolling his eyes.
"Excuse me?" She roared.
"Everyone knew about you and General Aring, Fury. No one except this hissy fit Brigadier General cares. I actually think it's charming..."
"Are you feeling well, General Holfmeen? You look a little ill." Fury asked, changing the subject. In fact, she did look ill. Her skin was whiter than a sheet, and her rosy undertones were replaced with a deep shade of green.
"No, I'm fine. I just haven't been eating well." She answered, rubbing her forehead.
"Then perhaps you should grab something to eat when we arrive." Fury suggested.
"Gee-golly. That sounds like a superb idea!" She said sarcastically, sitting down on the bench across from them.
"Me-Ow." Xarsk answered, rolling his eyes.
"How long until we reached Esthar?" Fury asked, ignoring the glares the other General was receiving.
"Well, with these new engines, less than an hour." Xarsk answered, fiddling with his uniform.
"Wonderful. We'll begin the attack as soon as we arrive. Send a message out to every commanding officer to prompt the troops." He ordered, standing up. He walked toward the cockpit of the ship, and sat in the co-pilot's seat. The pilot smiled, saluted him, and pulled a lever. The ship sped forward faster than before, flying by the clouds and birds. Fury laughed slightly, sitting back in the chair. He reached for the radio receiver, set it to a certain channel and brought it to his lips.
"This is G-Fleet, come in Esthar." He said, straining to listen for a reply. All he heard in return was static. "I repeat: This is G-Fleet, come in Esthar."
"G-Fleet? Oh thank Hyne! The soldiers have invaded! I repeat the soldiers have invaded! They have taken the President! Get here as soon a-..No! Hyne, no! STAY AWAY FROM ME! STAAAAAAAGGGGGGHGGHHhhh..." A voice trailed off, replacing with a thick gurgling sound.
"Sir?" The pilot asked, looking over to Fury.
"Step on it." He ordered, bracing himself.
"Not quite." Xu cut in, walking in from the back, her face a sheen of sweat. Xarsk lied at her feet, his body crumpled in a twisted pile of bones, muscle and flesh. A growing puddle of blood began to slowly crawl over the gray tile.
"What the hell, Xu?" Fury growled, standing up.
"Sit down, General. My orders are to bring you back to the commander unharmed. But I will hurt you if I must. Now sit before I loose my temper and slit your throat like dear little Xarsk here."
"Just who the hell do you think you are? And what makes you think I'm going to do what you tell me you, you fucking traitor!" He roared, reaching for his gun.
"I said that I didn't want to hurt you! BREAK!" She cried out. Fury looked around, slightly alarmed as he became engulfed in stone. Soon he was petrified, and only wobbled with the ship while it maneuvered through the air.
She took a step forward, leaning against the pilot-seat. She panted heavily, wiping her forehead with her sleeve. She then stepped over to the new General Caraway statue.
"Kick ass job, Xu." The pilot said, removing his mask. A pair of green eyes and bright blonde hair looked up to her quickly, a toothy smile following.
"Thank you very much, Zell." She replied, pushing Fury toward the back and sitting in the co-pilot's seat. "Now, floor this thing to Balamb Garden."
~*~
"General and General, sittin' in a tree...K-I-S-S-I-N-G." Seifer teased Phoenix, causing her to quirk an eyebrow.
"Oh shut up..." Rinoa said, her cheeks turning beat red.
"Aww, what's the matter, Rin? Embarrassed that your old man's romance got out?" He teased again, turning his attention to the General's daughter. Phoenix smiled, taking it all in stride.
"Shut up!" She hissed, wishing she had something to throw at him.
"C'mon now, Seifer. Leave Rinoa alone. After all, it's General Aring we should be making fun of." Irvine gently grabbed his friend by the shoulders, directing him to said General.
"If you're going to make fun of me, you might as well call me Phoenix." She stated, crossing her arms.
"Alrighty, Phoenix!" Seifer laughed, moving next to her.
"How'd you two get together?" Selphie asked from behind, smiling profusely. She was sitting on her seat with her knees, resting her elbows on the seat next to Phoenix
"It's a long story, actually." Phoenix replied, suddenly becoming a bit shy in the face of all her attention.
"You're embarrassing her! Would you leave her alone?" Rinoa cried out, batting her arm at Irvine, Seifer and Selphie.
"I just wanna know how they got together! I'm sure it's some romantic story..." Selphie sighed; thinking up all the dreamy ways that they could have met one another.
"Not really..." Phoenix answered. "When I tell it, it sounds more like Fury is a cradle robber."
"My father is not a cradle robber!" Rinoa gasped.
"Well, technically he is." Seifer nodded, agreeing with himself.
"Yeah. He is old enough to be Phoenix's dad." Irvine put in, shrugging.
"You two are horrible." Selphie mumbled. "C'mon! Tell me!"
"Alright. I was working as a prostitute on the corner of 35th and 1st, when he approached me. He never paid me, so I've stuck around him ever since." Phoenix said with a deadpan face.
"Are you serious?" Seifer all but yelled, his eyebrows raised.
"Yup."
"Oh! You are not!" Rinoa said, pouting.
"I know. Can we drop it?" Phoenix asked.
"Since you asked so nicely, yes." Irvine answered, smacking Seifer in the shoulder.
"Alright." He sighed, turning around in his seat. Selphie stuck out her tongue, showing her protest for all to see.
"Fine! But you better tell me when we get back from this mission!"
Phoenix smiled at the girl, standing from her seat. She walked toward the front of the cockpit, standing between Nida and Ashlin.
"How much longer?"
"Not too long. Maybe about an hour and a half." Nida answered, never taking his eyes off of sky before him.
"Alright." She turned, looking at the rest of her team. "Everyone listen up. After Nida lands the ship behind a near by the Fire Cavern, we'll sneak around to the side of Balamb Garden. We will enter by way of the Quad, a recreation area for the SeeDs. From there, we'll climb into the air ducts, and make are way to the Commander's Office on the third level. Irvine will remain in this duct with his rifle, waiting to assassinate the commander if any is to happen. As soon as we kill the Commander, we will also dispose of his top soldiers, crippling the Garden. As soon as I give the signal, Esthar will send reinforcements to defeat the remaining SeeDs. Do you all understand?"
"Yes Ma'am." The team replied.
"Very good." Phoenix said, grinning.
~*~
Selphie giggled, bounding into the awaiting airship. Nida was right behind her, in fear that she would get too excited and try to launch the ship. She stood at the front of the ship, looking out of the large front window. He slipped by her, stealthily sitting down in the pilot's seat. Selphie turned around suddenly, as if she were planning to sit in the pilot seat.
"Heeey!" She cried, putting her hands on her hips. "No fair!"
"Please, you flying is like a death wish." Seifer snorted, sitting down in one of the chairs.
"Nice little ship they gave us." Irvine commented, soon followed by Rinoa and Ashlin.
They had reported to the Army Base, and were shown to their personal aircraft. The base was crowded; full of soldiers that hadn't already reported to Esthar. Large ships were set to the west, awaiting their General to board his ship and lead the fleet to the large city.
When they first arrive, they were all fitted with a new kind of uniform, that of which the spies for the Galbadia Government wore, resembling a catsuit. They were all unsure what material it was made out of, but felt like pleather or something along the lines. Nida had to admit that he looked good in the black, tight suit. The sleeves ended just after his shoulders, as did all of the other men's. He had unzipped the front zipper a bit so his skin could breathe, just above his collarbone. He looked back at Rinoa, a smile creeping to his face. She looked...absolutely sexy. It was made from the same material; only her and Selphie's suit were cut off at the shoulders. The suit has glued it's self to her contours, all the way down to her knee-high boots.
"C'mon! Let's go!" Selphie giggled, jumping up and down slightly, pulling Nida from his trance as she yelled in his ear.
"Hold your chocobos! We have to wait for General Aring!" Seifer answered, slightly annoyed.
"I'll go see what's keeping her!" Selphie said in a determined voice.
"Selphie! Wait!" Rinoa cried, knowing what was taking Phoenix so long. But it was too late. Selphie had already bounded to the back of the ship.
"OH MY HYNE!!!"
~*~
"Good luck on your mission, General Aring." Fury said, saluting her.
"Thank you, General Caraway." She answered, her face stern as his while she mimicked the salute.
"Sir! We have to go." Xu called from his airship
"Just a moment!" He called back, turning back to Phoenix. "I guess this is goodbye, huh?"
"Yes, General." She replied. "I'll see you in a few days." With that, she turned to walk toward her ship. Fury stared at her longingly, before clutching his teeth.
"Screw it." He said, following her. He grabbed her wrist, clad in forearm armor. She looked back at him, wondering what the hell he was doing. She was pulled toward him suddenly, the two crushing their bodies together. He kissed her passionately, twirling and dipping his tongue into her mouth. She finally responded after a moment, kissing him back.
"OH MY HYNE!!!" Selphie screamed. She covered her mouth when everyone turned their eyes to her, her eyes widening. It was almost as if the couple before they hadn't even heard her while they continued the kiss.
"You better come back to me, Phoenix. Because when you come back, I'm going to ask you to marry me. I know you wouldn't want to miss your own proposal." He said, his lips brushing against hers.
"I promise I'll come back. I love you." She answered, almost forgetting that they were in front of half the Galbadian fleet.
"I love you, too." He whispered. "Now get going and kick some SeeD ass."
"Same to you." She said, smiling profusely. The two pulled themselves from one another albeit reluctantly, and headed toward the respective ships.
"Oh you act like you've never seen anyone kiss before." Phoenix said as she walked past Selphie and into the ship.
~*~
"Well..." Xu said, crossing her arms as Fury boarded their ship. "Looks like you have a lot of explaining to do."
"We'll discuss it after the mission." He answered, taking a seat next to Xarsk, the General from Timber. The ship lurched forward, before receiving the go ahead from the air traffic controls. As soon as they did, the pilot took off smoothly, and there were soon soaring above the ocean.
"Are you aware that you can be kicked off of the Council for this...this..." She growled, throwing her hands in the air out of frustration.
"With all due respect, General Holfmeen, but shut it." Xarsk cut in, rolling his eyes.
"Excuse me?" She roared.
"Everyone knew about you and General Aring, Fury. No one except this hissy fit Brigadier General cares. I actually think it's charming..."
"Are you feeling well, General Holfmeen? You look a little ill." Fury asked, changing the subject. In fact, she did look ill. Her skin was whiter than a sheet, and her rosy undertones were replaced with a deep shade of green.
"No, I'm fine. I just haven't been eating well." She answered, rubbing her forehead.
"Then perhaps you should grab something to eat when we arrive." Fury suggested.
"Gee-golly. That sounds like a superb idea!" She said sarcastically, sitting down on the bench across from them.
"Me-Ow." Xarsk answered, rolling his eyes.
"How long until we reached Esthar?" Fury asked, ignoring the glares the other General was receiving.
"Well, with these new engines, less than an hour." Xarsk answered, fiddling with his uniform.
"Wonderful. We'll begin the attack as soon as we arrive. Send a message out to every commanding officer to prompt the troops." He ordered, standing up. He walked toward the cockpit of the ship, and sat in the co-pilot's seat. The pilot smiled, saluted him, and pulled a lever. The ship sped forward faster than before, flying by the clouds and birds. Fury laughed slightly, sitting back in the chair. He reached for the radio receiver, set it to a certain channel and brought it to his lips.
"This is G-Fleet, come in Esthar." He said, straining to listen for a reply. All he heard in return was static. "I repeat: This is G-Fleet, come in Esthar."
"G-Fleet? Oh thank Hyne! The soldiers have invaded! I repeat the soldiers have invaded! They have taken the President! Get here as soon a-..No! Hyne, no! STAY AWAY FROM ME! STAAAAAAAGGGGGGHGGHHhhh..." A voice trailed off, replacing with a thick gurgling sound.
"Sir?" The pilot asked, looking over to Fury.
"Step on it." He ordered, bracing himself.
"Not quite." Xu cut in, walking in from the back, her face a sheen of sweat. Xarsk lied at her feet, his body crumpled in a twisted pile of bones, muscle and flesh. A growing puddle of blood began to slowly crawl over the gray tile.
"What the hell, Xu?" Fury growled, standing up.
"Sit down, General. My orders are to bring you back to the commander unharmed. But I will hurt you if I must. Now sit before I loose my temper and slit your throat like dear little Xarsk here."
"Just who the hell do you think you are? And what makes you think I'm going to do what you tell me you, you fucking traitor!" He roared, reaching for his gun.
"I said that I didn't want to hurt you! BREAK!" She cried out. Fury looked around, slightly alarmed as he became engulfed in stone. Soon he was petrified, and only wobbled with the ship while it maneuvered through the air.
She took a step forward, leaning against the pilot-seat. She panted heavily, wiping her forehead with her sleeve. She then stepped over to the new General Caraway statue.
"Kick ass job, Xu." The pilot said, removing his mask. A pair of green eyes and bright blonde hair looked up to her quickly, a toothy smile following.
"Thank you very much, Zell." She replied, pushing Fury toward the back and sitting in the co-pilot's seat. "Now, floor this thing to Balamb Garden."
~*~
"General and General, sittin' in a tree...K-I-S-S-I-N-G." Seifer teased Phoenix, causing her to quirk an eyebrow.
"Oh shut up..." Rinoa said, her cheeks turning beat red.
"Aww, what's the matter, Rin? Embarrassed that your old man's romance got out?" He teased again, turning his attention to the General's daughter. Phoenix smiled, taking it all in stride.
"Shut up!" She hissed, wishing she had something to throw at him.
"C'mon now, Seifer. Leave Rinoa alone. After all, it's General Aring we should be making fun of." Irvine gently grabbed his friend by the shoulders, directing him to said General.
"If you're going to make fun of me, you might as well call me Phoenix." She stated, crossing her arms.
"Alrighty, Phoenix!" Seifer laughed, moving next to her.
"How'd you two get together?" Selphie asked from behind, smiling profusely. She was sitting on her seat with her knees, resting her elbows on the seat next to Phoenix
"It's a long story, actually." Phoenix replied, suddenly becoming a bit shy in the face of all her attention.
"You're embarrassing her! Would you leave her alone?" Rinoa cried out, batting her arm at Irvine, Seifer and Selphie.
"I just wanna know how they got together! I'm sure it's some romantic story..." Selphie sighed; thinking up all the dreamy ways that they could have met one another.
"Not really..." Phoenix answered. "When I tell it, it sounds more like Fury is a cradle robber."
"My father is not a cradle robber!" Rinoa gasped.
"Well, technically he is." Seifer nodded, agreeing with himself.
"Yeah. He is old enough to be Phoenix's dad." Irvine put in, shrugging.
"You two are horrible." Selphie mumbled. "C'mon! Tell me!"
"Alright. I was working as a prostitute on the corner of 35th and 1st, when he approached me. He never paid me, so I've stuck around him ever since." Phoenix said with a deadpan face.
"Are you serious?" Seifer all but yelled, his eyebrows raised.
"Yup."
"Oh! You are not!" Rinoa said, pouting.
"I know. Can we drop it?" Phoenix asked.
"Since you asked so nicely, yes." Irvine answered, smacking Seifer in the shoulder.
"Alright." He sighed, turning around in his seat. Selphie stuck out her tongue, showing her protest for all to see.
"Fine! But you better tell me when we get back from this mission!"
Phoenix smiled at the girl, standing from her seat. She walked toward the front of the cockpit, standing between Nida and Ashlin.
"How much longer?"
"Not too long. Maybe about an hour and a half." Nida answered, never taking his eyes off of sky before him.
"Alright." She turned, looking at the rest of her team. "Everyone listen up. After Nida lands the ship behind a near by the Fire Cavern, we'll sneak around to the side of Balamb Garden. We will enter by way of the Quad, a recreation area for the SeeDs. From there, we'll climb into the air ducts, and make are way to the Commander's Office on the third level. Irvine will remain in this duct with his rifle, waiting to assassinate the commander if any is to happen. As soon as we kill the Commander, we will also dispose of his top soldiers, crippling the Garden. As soon as I give the signal, Esthar will send reinforcements to defeat the remaining SeeDs. Do you all understand?"
"Yes Ma'am." The team replied.
"Very good." Phoenix said, grinning.