Effloresce
Introduction- This is a FF8 story. It is after the sorceress war but is not particularly linked to FF8 with the exception of some of the locations, the characters and their bonds. The story may seem slow at first but It will get better. It won't reach the heights of 'Frozen' but it's going to be pretty epic, especially after the first two chapters. Take note of the name effloresce, I chose it for a good reason.
Legal Disclaimer- I own your ass!
Also, please review this story. I'd like to know what you think of it. Any comment is appreciated, and all suggestions will be taken into conversation.
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The dusty, lonesome streets of Winhill were the antithesis of Squall's usually surroundings. The cold, lifeless but always racing machinery of Esthar were a million miles away, even Balamb became a technological metropolis when compared to it. Through his dark (and almost mechanical itself), Squall was probably one of the few people who could appreciate the subtle beauty of a dirt road that led to nowhere, or a cliff where below a solitary fishermen dwindled the last few days of his life away.
The ringing of his cell phone always brought Squall back into the real world. He recognised the number as Zell's
Zell- "Yo Squall where are you"
Squall-"On the Timber Road in Winhill"
Zell-"Are you on your own?"
Squall-"Yes"
Zell-"Dude, can't you find better things to do with you free time?"
Squall-"Look Zell, is there any reason for you calling me, or has today's girl left you?"
Zell-"For your information Squall I've been with Kirsty for two weeks. Yeah there is a reason I called you, Cid want's to see you. I've already put Rag on auto-pilot for the Winhill Limits, be there in fifteen minutes"
The phone blipped and disconnected. Squall looked into the baron sky and turned around, picking up his pace.
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The cockpit was probably the only place, bar the library, in the whole garden that Squall felt comfortable in. Now enclosed, it had a small bookshelf and maple cabinets, where the controls sat next to a desk. As per usually when Squall or someone he recognised entered, Cid was half sat on the edge of the seat, about to move, waiting to be motioned to stay seated. Squall waved his hand slightly and sat on the chair next to Cid.
Cid-"Good afternoon Squall, how are you doing?"
Squall-"I was doing okay…I'm sorry I've got a lot on my mind, is there a reason you wanted to see me so urgently?"
Cid-"Yes there is Squall. As you know the Quad Festival is less than a month away. Selphie's sorting out the entertainment and Zell the food but for the welcoming speech I wanted something different…Squall I've noticed in my old age that I don't motivate new applicants as well as I used to. I need fresh blood to begin to take over my duties, but I also need someone I can trust to keep the honour held in the name of Balamb Garden. Squall, what I'm saying is that I think I can trust you. I want you to deliver the speech and I want you, eventually, to become my successor.
Squall looked more than a little shaken. He had expected to be slowly brought in to do more of Cid's work, but not as rapidly as this.
Squall-"Are you sure?. I am not the best person to deliver speeches and I am still motivated by you. As for bringing in me as your successor, I can tell you have thought long and hard about it, but why so suddenly?"
Cid-"Squall, you know why I have chosen you and why I am doing so now. Everyday I see parts of me dying. But like a phoenix, they are regenerating. Everything good passed onto me by my father is being passed onto you. Your name, Lionheart fights you perfectly. You are fierce and intimidating on the outside, but to those who know you and those who you trust, you are intelligent, thoughtful and calculating. You are the perfect person to represent the garden in your generation. When you realise this then you will be able to inspire a new generation of SeeD's to become the best they can, like I hope I have done you"
Squall offered a knowing smile. Although his pride would not admit it, Squall knew what Cid said was true. In every word that Cid spoke, Squall felt the passing of knowledge and experience. He knew that Cid believed in every word he ever spoke, and Squall knew that the destiny that Cid laid for Squall would be the destiny that was ahead of him
Squall-"If you believe in me, then I will do as you ask."
Squall and Cid stood in unison and hugged. It was an embrace that passed from Cid to Squall, the beauty of what lay ahead and what could be achieved.
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Squall was sat on his bed with a notepad when Rinoa entered from the bathroom of his dorm. She wore just a bathrobe and she looked absolutely beautiful, even though she wore no make-up. She pressed against Squall's shoulder softly, caressing him.
Rinoa-"Are you still writing your speech? Why don't you leave it and come to bed, it will be more fun, promise"
Squall-"I need to finish it, Rinoa. The festival is only a week away and I want to make the best impression I can.
Rinoa looked angry, but sad more than anything else. She removed her bathrobe and stood naked in front of Squall
Rinoa-"Do you still find me attractive Squall? You say you love me, but you never look at me the way you used to. It is like I am object you have become used to and do not appreciate anymore.
Squall-"You know that I find you beautiful Rinoa, but this is really important to me. I made a promise to Cid that I would conduct myself in the highest order that I can, and that is what I will do.
Rinoa more looked more upset, as if she was about to cry. Her voice faltered as she spoke.
Rinoa-"You made a promise to me, Squall. You made a promise, a vow, that you would love me forever, for better or worse. You are making me feel unloved, because you are breaking that promise."
Rinoa left the room for the bedroom, leaving Squall staring at his notebook. He ripped the 14th sheet from it and began again.
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Well only a short chapter this time but I'm building it up. Should be something interesting in the next chapter but I'm not spoiling it :-)
Introduction- This is a FF8 story. It is after the sorceress war but is not particularly linked to FF8 with the exception of some of the locations, the characters and their bonds. The story may seem slow at first but It will get better. It won't reach the heights of 'Frozen' but it's going to be pretty epic, especially after the first two chapters. Take note of the name effloresce, I chose it for a good reason.
Legal Disclaimer- I own your ass!
Also, please review this story. I'd like to know what you think of it. Any comment is appreciated, and all suggestions will be taken into conversation.
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The dusty, lonesome streets of Winhill were the antithesis of Squall's usually surroundings. The cold, lifeless but always racing machinery of Esthar were a million miles away, even Balamb became a technological metropolis when compared to it. Through his dark (and almost mechanical itself), Squall was probably one of the few people who could appreciate the subtle beauty of a dirt road that led to nowhere, or a cliff where below a solitary fishermen dwindled the last few days of his life away.
The ringing of his cell phone always brought Squall back into the real world. He recognised the number as Zell's
Zell- "Yo Squall where are you"
Squall-"On the Timber Road in Winhill"
Zell-"Are you on your own?"
Squall-"Yes"
Zell-"Dude, can't you find better things to do with you free time?"
Squall-"Look Zell, is there any reason for you calling me, or has today's girl left you?"
Zell-"For your information Squall I've been with Kirsty for two weeks. Yeah there is a reason I called you, Cid want's to see you. I've already put Rag on auto-pilot for the Winhill Limits, be there in fifteen minutes"
The phone blipped and disconnected. Squall looked into the baron sky and turned around, picking up his pace.
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The cockpit was probably the only place, bar the library, in the whole garden that Squall felt comfortable in. Now enclosed, it had a small bookshelf and maple cabinets, where the controls sat next to a desk. As per usually when Squall or someone he recognised entered, Cid was half sat on the edge of the seat, about to move, waiting to be motioned to stay seated. Squall waved his hand slightly and sat on the chair next to Cid.
Cid-"Good afternoon Squall, how are you doing?"
Squall-"I was doing okay…I'm sorry I've got a lot on my mind, is there a reason you wanted to see me so urgently?"
Cid-"Yes there is Squall. As you know the Quad Festival is less than a month away. Selphie's sorting out the entertainment and Zell the food but for the welcoming speech I wanted something different…Squall I've noticed in my old age that I don't motivate new applicants as well as I used to. I need fresh blood to begin to take over my duties, but I also need someone I can trust to keep the honour held in the name of Balamb Garden. Squall, what I'm saying is that I think I can trust you. I want you to deliver the speech and I want you, eventually, to become my successor.
Squall looked more than a little shaken. He had expected to be slowly brought in to do more of Cid's work, but not as rapidly as this.
Squall-"Are you sure?. I am not the best person to deliver speeches and I am still motivated by you. As for bringing in me as your successor, I can tell you have thought long and hard about it, but why so suddenly?"
Cid-"Squall, you know why I have chosen you and why I am doing so now. Everyday I see parts of me dying. But like a phoenix, they are regenerating. Everything good passed onto me by my father is being passed onto you. Your name, Lionheart fights you perfectly. You are fierce and intimidating on the outside, but to those who know you and those who you trust, you are intelligent, thoughtful and calculating. You are the perfect person to represent the garden in your generation. When you realise this then you will be able to inspire a new generation of SeeD's to become the best they can, like I hope I have done you"
Squall offered a knowing smile. Although his pride would not admit it, Squall knew what Cid said was true. In every word that Cid spoke, Squall felt the passing of knowledge and experience. He knew that Cid believed in every word he ever spoke, and Squall knew that the destiny that Cid laid for Squall would be the destiny that was ahead of him
Squall-"If you believe in me, then I will do as you ask."
Squall and Cid stood in unison and hugged. It was an embrace that passed from Cid to Squall, the beauty of what lay ahead and what could be achieved.
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Squall was sat on his bed with a notepad when Rinoa entered from the bathroom of his dorm. She wore just a bathrobe and she looked absolutely beautiful, even though she wore no make-up. She pressed against Squall's shoulder softly, caressing him.
Rinoa-"Are you still writing your speech? Why don't you leave it and come to bed, it will be more fun, promise"
Squall-"I need to finish it, Rinoa. The festival is only a week away and I want to make the best impression I can.
Rinoa looked angry, but sad more than anything else. She removed her bathrobe and stood naked in front of Squall
Rinoa-"Do you still find me attractive Squall? You say you love me, but you never look at me the way you used to. It is like I am object you have become used to and do not appreciate anymore.
Squall-"You know that I find you beautiful Rinoa, but this is really important to me. I made a promise to Cid that I would conduct myself in the highest order that I can, and that is what I will do.
Rinoa more looked more upset, as if she was about to cry. Her voice faltered as she spoke.
Rinoa-"You made a promise to me, Squall. You made a promise, a vow, that you would love me forever, for better or worse. You are making me feel unloved, because you are breaking that promise."
Rinoa left the room for the bedroom, leaving Squall staring at his notebook. He ripped the 14th sheet from it and began again.
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Well only a short chapter this time but I'm building it up. Should be something interesting in the next chapter but I'm not spoiling it :-)