Disclaimer: I--D-O--N-O-T--O-W-N--F-I-N-A-L--F-A-N-T-A-S-Y!! DO U HAVE TO RUB IT IN?!?! I own Kuro and Shiro and the new characters!! I also own any characters not in the Final Fantasy games.

Virginia:: You're in this chappy girlie!! I hope you like your name. It means Light Blue Chopsticks. I thought it was pretty neat. So enjoy!! If you can't find who you are then I'll tell ya. You're the chocobo master! Sorry B-chan!!

AND!!! Due to some 'problems' with suggested foods, I would not recommend eating while reading this. Courtesy of Virginia and Kayla...

*Zell and Quistis*

After the incident with the skillet, Zell and Quistis had to head back to Zell's dorm so he could pack. Quistis got him an icepack from his mini-fridge while he rummaged through his closet for his suitcase. It wasn't a messy room but it wasn't clean either. It was lived in. Quistis thought it was cozy, sort of. She came back in the room and handed Zell the ice pack. They both sat on the couch for a bit because Zell couldn't remember what he had done with his suitcase.

Quistis: I am so sorry. I couldn't stop running in time.

Zell: Sometimes you just need to break loose, ya know like when you hang out with Selph. When you and her have one of those girly sleepovers, you come back a different person.

Quistis: First off, they're not girly. Second...yeah...I guess you're right. It kind of felt good to hit something. I'm just sorry it had to land on your head.

Zell: It's ok. Trust me, I've had worse.

Quistis: Oh really?

Zell: Yeah, see, one time the cafeteria ran out of hotdogs. So I had to go to town to get some only to find out they were out of them too. It was horrible!!! And then I have been thrown off a cliff into freezing water. Squall did that.

Quistis: Well, I guess you have had it worse!

Zell: And if I can't find my suitcase, Squall isn't exactly gonna be a happy poodle...err...uh...lion.

Quistis: Well, what did you do last when you had to use it?

Zell: That's the thing, I haven't had to use it. I have never had to pack anything for when I leave.

Quistis: Maybe you don't even have one.

Zell: Nah, mom gave me one. I just have never been able to remember where I leave stuff.

Quistis: Well, I can help you look.

Quistis got up and started looking around. Zell threw the ice pack back in the fridge and started to look himself. Quistis was chucking things out of the closet left and right. Zell went into his room and started dragging stuff out from under his bed.

*Rin and Kuro, Shiro and Yugo*

They all came into the main street and saw a little cafe on the corner. It was called Ruka's and Kuma's Star Palace. They decided they'd eat there when they were done shopping. It was open from 8:00 to 12:00. The girls went back into the weapons store and looked around. When they came across the practice swords, the just had to touch. Rin grabbed one and started twirling it around. The guy from behind the counter started coming his way.

Guy: HEY!! There is a sparring room to your left. Take it in there!

The girls smiled widely and grabbed a Boken each, only Shiro took two. Yugo and Rin were already equipped. They all went into the room and decided they'd have a mini-tournament, timed. The girl who was the master of the ranks said she would referee. The first two to fight was Shiro and Rin. Kuro and Yugo stood behind the plexi-glass so they wouldn't be in harms way. The two spars took positions and the ref started the time. Kuro watched Rin while Yugo marveled at how Shiro could jump up and vault off of her opponent shoulders. Rin came at Shiro with a daring crosscut but Shiro X'ed her swords just in time. Rin's sword hit the wall. Rin's thoughts were centered all on Shiro when he remembered he should use what was around him. He looked for something like string. There was only Shiro's thick white hair. He zoomed around her and pulled a few strands. She didn't even feel it. He knotted them together and used it like an invisible whip. Kuro was amazed. She would never have thought of that. 2 minutes were already up out of their 5-min fight. Shiro turned around only in time to see Rin lasso his sword with her hair. She made a lunge for his sword. But she landed, back down and wind knocked out, on the mat. Rin grabbed his sword and held it right between her eyes. The ref blew her whistle. Rin helped her up and they bowed to each other.

Yugo: You're sister is very good. I've never seen a girl as good as her.

Kuro: You're about too.

Yugo high-fived Rin as he took his position. Kuro and Shiro walked by each other without a word. She took her favorite position on the sidewall. Shiro sat down and thought about her defeat. Rin offered her some water. She took it and he sat down beside her.

Rin: You are a very good fighter. Nothing was wrong with any of your setups. You almost had me. I got worried. Keep it up.

Shiro: Yeah, you can say that. You won. If I can't win in a sparring match with TWO swords, what good am I in the real world of weapons?

Rin: Just because you suffer one loss does not mean you should not fight for what you love or believe in.

Shiro shook her head as she understood and watched her better fight. Kuro was amazing as soon as the time started, Kuro turned and ran up the wall effortlessly. Yugo sat down on the mat, legs folded in deep concentration. Kuro saw this and was curious. She remembered Rin's little trick and snapped a few of her strands of hair out. She tied them in a long rope and then to the end of her sword. She threw her sword down at Yugo. He looked up and the sword stopped. Kuro withdrew her sword and continued walking on the ceiling. Yugo resumed his position of sitting. Pretty soon he was engulfed in flames. Kuro's foot slipped on the ceiling and she started to fall. She threw her sword onto one of the rafters and prayed it wrapped around. When it did, she climbed up and into the rafters again to regain her mind. How had she fallen? It was like a magnet was pulling her down. When she peaked from out behind one of the rafters she saw Yugo was gone. She looked around frantically. Her eye caught the slightest movement and she heard the faint sound of breathing to her left. Shiro and Rin couldn't see the fight anymore. Rin pushed the button on the panel so the protected place would go up. When it did, Shiro saw her sister fighting against a wolf thing. She noticed the shirt. It was Yugo! Kuro was faster though. She jumped and grabbed the rafter above her. She started swinging from it like a gymnast. Yugo looked and saw two black shoes coming at him. Kuro knocked him under his chin. He stumbled and missed the rafter with his foot. He changed from his wolfy state to human again and he started to fall. Kuro saw this and knew this was no way to win. Kuro sheathed her sword and started swinging from the rafters. When she ran out of them and could see the floor, she saw Yugo still falling. If he hit it, it could be big trouble. Kuro remembered her sword and saw the faint string. She grabbed it and jumped down after Yugo. She was falling beside him and he took her hand. She twined the hair around her fingers and looked down. They were about 4 inches off the ground. Yugo let go and Kuro pulled her sword down. They resumed fighting on the mat for the last two minutes. Yugo was very good but Kuro was better. Yugo saw an opportunity open up but Kuro had faked it. She poked him with the tip of her sword in the side and he knew he had lost. The ref blew it the whistle and the fight was over with Kuro the winner. Shiro clapped for her sister. She ran out and hugged Yugo. She was proud of him. Rin hugged Kuro and congratulated her. They all rested for a little while so they could be at their best to see who would win.

*Rinoa and Squall*

When they got back to Squall's dormitory, Squall grabbed his suitcase and started walking out. Rinoa grabbed a pillow and threw it at him. It hit him square in the butt. Squall turned and had an evil grin on his face. Rinoa was laughing but she ran into his bedroom to grab another pillow. Squall grabbed the pillow that had hit him and set down his luggage. He quietly stalked her but he was hit as soon as he was in the doorway. Rinoa ducked behind the bed and crawled under. Squall went to the side she had been on. He noticed she wasn't there. When he looked up and over, there were another two pillows coming at him. She had tossed real hard and so they hit him hard, enough to phase him. She took her chances and tackled him. This time he was the one who ran. He scrambled under the bed and grabbed her ankles. She fell onto the floor and he came out from under the bed. She curled up into a ball and wouldn't come out. Squall started tickling her and she eventually came out.

Rinoa: I don't want you to go. I know your dad wanted you to come but I wish he lived closer.

Squall: I know, I wish I didn't have to go at all. The man is crazy I tell you. But he is my dad and my only family. So I will go see him and try to have fun.

Rinoa: I hope you do. Oh yeah, I won't be here tonight.

Squall: Why?...

Rinoa: Selphie planned a party for me, Quistis, her, and some friends.

Squall: Man, then I am glad both my friends are coming.

Rinoa: Hey! Aren't we your friends too?

Squall: Yeah but I mean guy friends.

Rinoa: Oh. Well we better get to the Ragnarok.

Squall: I am not taking the Ragnarok. I can't drive it. I figured fastest way would be the chocobos.

Rinoa: You...on a...chocobo? Oh my gosh!!

Squall: Hey, it's the fastest way. Unless you want me to use the gil we have been saving for horses?

Rinoa: How much do we have?

Squall: Oh, about 16,000. But that's not nearly enough. A vacation would cost more then that.

Rinoa: Well how much are horses?

Squall: Too expensive. Like 10,000 each.

Rinoa: I mean to rent one!

Squall: Sorry! Like 5,000 each, give or take for the bloodlines and food.

Rinoa: Huh, well I have some gil...

Squall: No, we'll just use the chocobos.

Rinoa: All right, well, let's go get them ready then. Mizuiro we'll be out there probably.

They left for the chocobo ranch. Rinoa was continuously laughing at the image of Squall on his last ride. He was pretty good except his chocobo was quite temper-mental. So it would take off at a dead run and stop all of sudden. Squall had to get off and ride with Rinoa. They tied the poor, misunderstood chocobo to the back of the others and made it come along. When they got back, Mizuiro and made it a new chocobo with care and love...and some harsh training.

*Quistis and Zell*

They had turned the room upside down and had not found a carrying implement anywhere in this room. Quistis was trying to think when Zell said that he had left it at his mom's. Quistis almost killed him. But she thought how Zell was gonna carry all his clothes and stuff.

Quistis: Well, you could use mine. It's not pink or girly, just plain.

Zell: Looks like I'll have too. Thanks.

He hugged her and she ran and got it for him. He got everything out and ready to go. Someone knocked at about that time and Zell answered it. It was Squall.

Squall: We're taking the chocobos so meet out there.

Zell: Why?

Squall: I can't pilot the Ragnarok...just meet out there ok?

Zell: Sure.

Squall: YOU'RE NOT PACKED!!

Zell: Chill! I am getting a suitcase. I'll be there. Don't worry.

Squall: All right, see ya there in 5.

Quistis later returned with the suitcase and Zell stuffed his stuff in there. No time to fold so he just wrinkled everything. Quistis let it go and went with him to the chocobos.

*The Chocobo Ranch*

Selphie and Irvine, Zell and Quistis were already there. Rinoa had to run and tell Selph to tell Irvine about the change. Squall had to make a quick stop at the cafeteria to grab something with caffeine. 3 days on a chocobo at nonstop would drive him insane. Squall arrived in time to see Mizuiro coming out with three chocobos. Squall looked in dread at the 2 yellow chocobos. He noticed the third was a bright pink... Mizuiro came over and handed Squall the reins. He almost fainted had not Rinoa been there. She gave him good news.

Rinoa: That's mine. Turns out we're going to Dollet. So we are gonna ride with you guys a while.

Squall: That's a relief. I thought I had to ride a pink one.

Rinoa: No silly! You get to ride a blue one. See, it's your old pal, retrained.

Squall looked over at the humongous bird. He was smiling those dumb little smiles that they always had plastered on their faces. At least he WAS smiling. When Squall had last seen him he was no emotion at all and evil. Mizuiro handed Squall the reins and explained a couple things about him.

Mizuiro: Ok, Squall you have to be easy with Revamped. Yes, he now has a name. Don't yell at him, you shouldn't have too. The reason why he was so bad last time was cause he was hurt and abused by his former master. Now he is just a big baby.

Squall: We'll see. I have only done this once.

Mizuiro: You do know how to ride don't you?

Squall: Sort of. Never learned how to really, just taught myself.

Mizuiro: Well then I, Mizuiro Hashi, shall give you a lesson in chocobo education! Free of charge.

Squall: Uh, I don't think...

Before he knew it, he was on Revamped and in a corral with Rinoa and her pink one. Mizuiro was on her multicolored one and running around the pen. She came up to them and started the lesson. Rinoa was just there for Squall.

Mizuiro: You ride just like you would a horse only you have to hold on more. These guys, and gals, are a lot more bouncier. You just have to learn how to ride with them. Become one with your chocobo sort of.

Squall was getting bored. And that was a bad thing so Rinoa went first. Lily was her chocobo but she was a half chocobo. She was half horse too. She had four legs like a horse but her body was covered in bright pink feathers and her tail was a horse' tail. Lily's' head was a horses' head and she also had wings. Squall thought that it made it easier for her since Lily was half horse. He was wrong. Rinoa was just a good rider. Mizuiro told him to get on Lily since she was kindhearted. She was a lot different then a normal chocobo. She was better. But it was a unique way to ride her. Every two steps she did a half hop and that was what threw him off. He landed on the ground the first couple times. Then he fell out of the saddle once. He finally got it right and he had to admit, it was nice. He got off and got back on Revamped. He took him around and had no trouble...for the first couple of minutes. Revamped evidently remembered Squall. He started to get a bit skiddish and tried to throw Squall off. He did and Squall stayed on the ground. Mizuiro caught Revamped and tied him to a post.

Mizuiro: Looks like he remembers you too much. Rinoa, can you ride him you think?

Rinoa: I'll try.

Squall was worried. If that stinking bird hurt her at all, he was roast chocobo as far as he was concerned. Rinoa was fine though. He accepted her and let her walk him around. When she got off, he followed her around.

Mizuiro: Looks like you'll have to ride Lily, Squall.

Squall: No that's ok. I'll just...I guess...oh man...

Mizuiro: All right, if you pay me 50 gil I'll let you ride Hashi.

Squall: Hashi? Which is that?

He followed her into the stables. There was a dark green horse in the pen. It was a big, muscular horse. But it licked him as soon as he got close enough.

Mizuiro: Don't be fooled. He is big and scary but he's a sweetheart.

Mizuiro took Squall's money and left to the outside to help the others put their stuff on the saddles. Squall went over to where Rinoa had led Revamped into a pen. He watched her every move. He was gonna dread the next two weeks. She took off his saddle and brushed his feathers. She took out the bit and put it on the wall hook. She petted him and gave him a quick pat on his beak. She went out of the pen and locked the gate. She noticed Squall was standing there and went over and gave him a light kiss on his cheek. She smiled at him and he immediately felt better. They walked outside, hand in hand, but Squall remembered Hashi. They walked back to his pen. He didn't know how to saddle and bridle a horse so Rinoa showed him. First she did the bridle. She put it on then took it off. When Squall did it, he had some difficulty but managed quite well. Next was the saddle. Rinoa showed him some tricks to put a saddle on faster and more secure. Squall had more trouble with this. He didn't get how to tie off the girth. His knot was always too loose. Rinoa was patient and luckily so was Hashi. Finally he managed to get the knot down but it was still loose. She had to let him figure it out though. Finally, after numerous tries he got the knot tied and the extra threaded through the hole. She showed him how to adjust the stirrups and put on the breast collar. That was easy. All he had to was buckle it. After Hashi was saddled and bridled, Squall jumped up into the saddle and pulled Rinoa up. He leaned down and unlatched the door. He had ridden a horse before and knew how to give it commands with his hands and feet. Rinoa was feeling a little naughty and kicked Hashi into a canter. Luckily, Squall knew the number one rule on horses, be ready for everything. So he let Hashi run around the pen. Rinoa put her hands out like she had wings and was laughing. It was quite a sight to the five bystanders. Selphie and Quistis sighed and put their heads in their hands. The boys were rooting for Squall. Mizuiro just smiled. She clucked her tongue and Hashi stopped dead in his tracks. He trotted over to the fence edge and Mizuiro opened the gate. Squall kicked Hashi out of the pen and over to Lily. Rinoa slid into her saddle and grabbed the reins. The rest of the group mounted and they all said goodbye to Mizuiro. Squall and Rinoa took the lead followed by Irvine and Selphie on Boraes and Honey; Quistis and Zell on Miraka and Chicken. Selphie kept thinking one week was already over and two to go. Her friends were meeting her at Ruka and Kuma's restaurant. Selphie didn't know if Rinoa had remembered to invite a friend. She yelled up from behind her.

Selphie: HEY!! Rinny did you invite a friend? I don't remember you saying anything about inviting someone.

Rinoa: Yeah I did! It's Whir! You remember her right?

Selphie: Oh OK!! Just wanted to make sure.

*At the Sparring center in Dollet*

Shiro and Yugo were up first for the next set of matches. Shiro was jumpy and raring to go. Kuro shook her head. That will be her downfall, she thought to herself but then she heard the clang of wooden swords and watched the fight anyway. It was pretty quick. They both were good but girls just simply have it when it comes to swords. Shiro did a vault and flipped in midair facing Yugo's back and held her sword tips to his back. Kuro was astonished. She had guessed her sister wrong. Shiro would face the loser of Kuro and Rin's match. They bowed to each other as Kuro and Rin assumed positions. Kuro was worried but she was confident. It was a chance to redeem herself. They started off at a slow pace. It was a bunch of sword clanging and moving around. Then about a minute in Rin knocked away her sword. Kuro was worried a lot. When Rin came at her, she threw her arms up and around his, twining them together. When she released his arms very fast and strong, his sword was knocked from him. Of course as Shiro was watching it was a blur to her. Then the two fighters fought hand to hand combat until one dared to go for their sword. It came to a standstill. Kuro countered Rin's every move and Rin did the same to Kuro. She was tiring and glanced at her sword dodging a punch at her head with a duck. She remembered the hair was still attached. She looked for the end. When she could not seem to find it with all the pressure of dodging Rin's moves, she went for a low ankle sweep. It knocked Rim onto his back. 30 seconds were left. With Rin on his back, Kuro flipped over to her sword. She grabbed it and flipped back to where Rin should have been on his back. But alas he was leaning on his sword looking at her. She couldn't think how he had done that. He was super quick with his reflexes. They both went for a slash at each other and their swords met. Not a one would give. The swords started to slip on one another. It was a horrible sound to Shiro and Yugo but the fighters barely noticed it. With only 5 seconds left, no one moved. They both knew it would be a draw. Then, Rin never having had a draw before, made a desperate move. He pulled his sword away and went for a downward slash. This gave Kuro the edge. She slipped behind him and with her finger pushed him over when he executed the move. He fell onto his back and she tapped his foot with her sword, grinning widely. Rin got up and congratulated her. Shiro cheered and cheered!! Her sister was the best!!! Rin didn't take it to hard. At least he didn't show it. He was smiling. That would mean Shiro and Rin were up again.

Shiro: Not again!!! Can I call draw? Please?

Kuro: No sis! You have to fight. That's why were here.

Shiro: But I faced him last time!

Kuro: So you should know his moves. Try just one sword, ok?

Shiro: But you know I am better with two.

Kuro: Prove it...

Shiro: Is that a challenge?

Kuro: Darn right! Give me that sword!!

Kuro grabbed the sword and Shiro approached the mat. She was trembling. Yugo would face the loser of this match. Kuro was number one so she didn't have to fight anymore. The fight started and Shiro was on.

Kuro: I WORE HIM OUT A BIT FOR YA!!! C'MON SHIRO!! I KNOW YOU'RE BETTER THAN HIM!! IF YOU HAVE TOO, GET DOWN!! IF YOU HAVE TOO, USE YOUR SECOND SWORD BUT I WANT YOU TO USE ONE!!

Shiro: I am!! Dag nabit!

Shiro was listening to everything her sister said. She was doing pretty good. Rin had not come close to her. Kuro's coaching made it easier and her sister knew it. That was why she was yelling. Thank goodness Rin didn't mind. Shiro was putting out all her best efforts. She was able to flail one sword with twice the power using only one. And quicker too. Sometimes Rin made a quick dash for her hand but she countered by turning her body and holding her sword down. Yugo was cheering for her. 2 minutes already had passed. Shiro tried to think of how she did that move once when she was fighting a golem. She flipped herself around and twisted in the air, slicing its shoulder. She didn't want to try it till she had too, she had only accomplished it once. They kept fighting for the next minute the same way. Rin was growing ever more tired and bored and Kuro knew that was bad. He had tried some weird moves that were hard even for her to get out of.

Kuro: SHIRO!! HE'S GETTING BORED!! HE'S GONNA TRY SOME WEIRD THINGS HERE IN A BIT!! BE READY!!

Shiro: Well thanks for letting him know that!!

But he did anyway. Shiro had to duck down to the floor, bend back into a bridge where the sword came right above her, and she had to do a splits. She noticed that his boots were untied. She quickly laced them together in a knot. When she came back up, she flipped back and ran, taunting him. He followed but he fell down. When he noticed his shoes he quickly undid the laces but that was all Shiro needed. Being one sword-less she rushed in and tipped him. He was shocked. If he lost the next one he would be the loser. Shiro jumped up and cheered. She had a lot of extra energy so she decided to run around the room. Yugo was happy for her, but he was worried about his match. Yugo and his brother always sparred at their own place, but there weren't pretty girls around to impress. The ref noticed that brothers were about to fight and she called a rule, no swords. She was afraid they'd hurt each other. So she took away the swords but that was all she could do. They were only fighting with practice swords so this would be hand to hand combat. Yugo was still worried. Confident in his abilities though he was, he was still afraid. His brother was a phoenix you could say. He always came back with more. Rin was quiet for a long time. He had to rest, two fights in a row. Yugo and Shiro talked while Kuro and Rin just sat beside each other doing that freaky stare. But no matter how hard he tried to relax he was just way to stressed. Shiro tried to help. He told her about Rin and him. It was always a competition on girls, no matter if he liked one more or if he had a girlfriend. That was something they didn't see eye to eye on. That wasn't the only thing. Yugo preferred his wolf state in fights and Rin preferred, well, anything that he could win with.

Shiro: Oh, Kuro can change that. She beat him, terribly and so did I.

Yugo: Yeah, but now that you guys beat him, though it was fair and square, he'll compete for you and Kuro.

Shiro: Huh...I've never been fought over. This is really new to me.

Yugo: Really? I would think the guys would fight over you a lot.

Shiro: No...they only see the (standing up, her hands on her hips, and speaking deep poorly imitating a boy)'Oh, I am strong and I am a girl. She must be weird.' I am not weird just a really good fighter like she taught me to be. I was always picked on when I was little. Kuro would always stand up for me even if she got in trouble. One time, a guy in the 6th grade was picking on me and Kuro knocked the living life out of him. She got kicked out for the rest of the year but that didn't stop her. She came around the school and waited by the trees outside for me. I can't say I didn't warn the kid. Finally, in 7th grade, we took a Martial Arts course. I just clicked with it. It was my best subject and so Kuro started tutoring me at home for the school's annual Kickboxing Match. I won First place. She was so proud of me.

Yugo: Where were your parents?

Shiro: Parents? Oh, we were orphan's, runaway's. Just lived on our own. Kuro made money at her matches, a lot because she could win. So we rented an apartment.

Yugo: Kuro could fight like this is in the 6th grade?

Shiro: Pretty close. In elementary we stayed with her friends though. In high school we rented the apartment. It wasn't very big but we got used to it. Then when I could fight I went to the matches. I won against my sister and made some extra cash for us. Then after I beat her, Kuro just gave up Martial Arts. She never talked about fighting anymore. She wouldn't say much. She said that since I beat her, I was ready to do that part of the deal for our money. Kuro was always gone till late and I never saw her. I told her that I missed her and after we were out of high school, we went to a Garden. We went to Galbadia for a while but then we transferred to Balamb.

Yugo: Wow, is that your whole life story?

Shiro: Oh, you little meanie!

Shiro started tickling him. He had to admit he felt better. Shiro's mind was tugging at the thought of what her job was now. Kuro told her when she first got into it that she must never tell. Shiro had never told a soul. Now that she was getting close to a person, she was getting hesitant about not telling him her true nature. She would have to talk to her sister tonight at the restaurant. Rin and Yugo were ready to take the mat. The both assumed positions and began.

*The Chocobo Gang*

All 6 of the weary travelers had arrived at where they split up. It was hard for Selphie in particular. She didn't want to hear that he had gotten hurt so she stomped over to Squall and put a finger into his face and pulled Zell over there too putting one in his. She had to stand on her tiptoes to reach them. I tell ya she was 2-inches from poor Squall's face.

Selphie: Now, you listen to me Mr. High and Mighty. If he is hurt in any way, I will hit you over the head daily with my nunchukus. That goes for you to Mr. Chicken!

Zell was kicking at the dirt but at the word 'chicken' he suddenly perked up. He punched his fist into his had and WHACK! Squall hit him over the head without moving his face or body away from Selphie. He dare not make a move. She meant it and if he did not pay attention for however long that finger was in his face, he would get it from Rinoa too. When finally Selph removed her fingers and gave them great big hugs all was at ease again. Selphie ran to Irvine and gave him her biggest hugs.

Selphie: Now don't go fallin' in 'love' with one of those Presidential chicks. They're not for you ... (sniffle) ... they only care about their jobs anyway.

Irvine: I won't. Hey, you wanna do something when we get back?

Selphie shook her head yes and gave him another great big hug. She started crying and he held her back. He wiped away her tears and told her if she didn't cry anymore he would bring her the biggest Pixie Stick he could find in green, her favorite flavor. She knew he would, after all, what are friends for if not to share the joy of Pixy Sticks? The girls waved goodbye to their boyfriends and hopped on their chocobos. There was a separate thought on each mind as they headed towards Dollet.

Rinoa: I hope he does ok on Hashi and I hope he doesn't kill it. I hope it doesn't kill him...

Quistis: Oh man, I wonder if they have hotdogs in Laguna's town. Zell will be miserable if they don't...

Selphie: I wonder what the biggest Pixy Sticks looks like...

Squall: Stupid chocobos...

Zell: I will not think about hotdogs, I will not think about hotdogs...

Irvine: Where is the biggest Pixy Stick at?

Micky-chan: See, they were all separate in their own way!

The girls didn't have that far to go, thank goodness. It was getting pretty late. It was already 5:30 and they had to go back with their friends on these things. Lily could hold three so they were gonna put Selphie and her friends on Lily.

*Where We Left Yugo and Rin*

Yugo was studying his brother for the first few seconds and so was Rin then they clashed. Yugo did a jump kick that was 5 feet off the ground. Now Shiro was amazed at him. Rin met him in the air with a outward punch. Canceling each other's moves, they landed back on the mat. Kuro watched her new boyfriend. His short, choppy, silver hair whipping around his face was what she liked best. His hair and his personality were the best. He wore baggy black jeans, a plain black shirt, and sort of these army combat boots but they were different, another favorite with Kuro. Shiro didn't care about what Yugo looked like, that much. He was cute and fun to be around so far. So Kuro studied him. He had short, choppy, brown hair that was like cemented to his face. It barely moved except when he ran his hand through it. He wore knee length black shorts with huge pockets. His shirt was white and loose bearing a black and red outlined wolf head on it. He had gloves like that Zell character from the Garden. What a loser that kid was. He also wore black tennis shoes. Not bad, Kuro thought. After admiring their styles, she studied their faces. Yugo's was kind with those big brown eyes of his. Rin had unusual silver with a hint of dark purple, the kind that made you just want to shiver but you couldn't move. His face was mysterious and smooth at the same time, an odd combination thought Kuro, but his voice was gentle. Well anyways the fight was progressing. 2 minutes and 45 seconds were left in their fight. Shiro was pressing her face at the glass to get a better look. She looked funny, like when you put your face on a car window and make a funny face at the people outside. Yugo looked over at her and laughed. Rin went in for the kill. He tackled Yugo hard but Yugo was ready. He put his hands behind him, dropped to his back and pushed off with his hands. He kicked his brother in the stomach with tremendous force, knocking him down. Rin lay on the mat not moving. Kuro was a little worried. Rin tried to move but it hurt with a little twinge in his side. He had overdone it. He didn't want to do it, but he put his fist in the air and the ref blew the whistle. She went and declared Yugo the winner. Kuro went over to Rin and helped him up. He shook it off and walked over to the water with her. She got him some and gave it to him. Yugo and Shiro came over.

Yugo: Darn bro! You hit hard!

Shiro: Are you ok?

Rin: Yes, I am fine. You do not hate me, any of you?

Together: (all look at each other) NAH!!

Rin: Ok, I will get you next time bro! I promise you that!

Yugo: Sure, but you might have to through Shiro here first. She's pretty tough.

Kuro: Well, if you think you can walk we should head over to the cafe'.

Rin: Yes, I can walk. I am fine now. I just over did it.

Kuro: Alright, well let's go.

They all left the weapon store. The guy came out from behind the counter and looked at his swords. One was dull, one had no blade side (the screeching swords), and the others were banged up pretty good. He took the two that were in the worst shape and asked the ref girl what she made out of it. She shook her head.

Ref: I had never seen fighters like these. Those girls especially.

Guy: A little suspicious aren't they.

Ref: Oh well, anyone who comes in here is weird.

*The Girls*

The girls arrived in town at 5:45. They went to the local chocobo stable and put the chocobos up for a while. Then, Selph leading the way, they made their way to the cafe'. Selphie was kind of marching and laughing. Rinny and Quistis were happy to see her that way. When they arrived at the cafe', they saw their friends around their special table that Ruka and Kuma had set aside for their friends. It was shaped like an 8-sided star with fluffy chairs, just for them. The cafe' was designed with a nighttime theme. Glowy and sparkly stars were hung from the ceiling and the ceiling itself was painted dark blue with glitter paint to make small stars and swirls. It was nifty. The floor was a strong glass because it was right above the ocean. So it was very pretty. The glass had been crafted by Ruka's father for them especially. The doors were big thick oak doors. They looked like castle doors. The whole thing was star shaped and had swirled structures on the top. It was purple and had those sparkly stars plastered on the walls so you could see it at night. In the middle of all the swirly structures was a giant pinnacle that glowed. It was a giant skylight that let some light filter into the cafe' itself. The chairs were leopard and giraffe spotted. They were shaped like dragons and had big, soft cushions on the back and in the seat. The tables were shaped like resting dragons. They were numerous colors, each a different one to make the ordering easier. The workers used 'float' to make themselves seem like they were flying. They were the coolest part. They were only girls. Nothing against boys but Kuma thought that would be odd. The boy who wanted to work here did the cooking with Ruka and Kuma. The girls' costumes were navy blue with glitter. They were like a leotard only with a little pleated skirt around the bottom and the straps tied at the neck like a halter swimsuit. They had little wings like the one on Card Captors. They also wore panty hose that was navy and they were different colored glitter. The shoes were little half sandals with bells. Not a one of the workers were ever mad or sad. This was such a fun atmosphere and place to be that they couldn't seem to bring bad things here. This place was rich but Ruka and Kuma said that they would never move it. This was their hometown and they knew every one here. The children loved to come here because they always got a little something from Ruka. She always snuck one of her Starfruit Candies under their plate. Kuma knew but she thought it was fun. The food was not found anywhere else. It was exotic and plain at the same time. Kuma and Ruka had made everything on their menu by themselves. They had said if you want a burger go next door. The prices weren't extreme either. They were just right. Well, the 3 girls took their special seats by their friends.

Together: We're glad you made it!!

Rinoa: We are too. I love this place.

Selphie: Ruka and Kuma gonna leave it open tonight for us? Hey, where's Illasu?

Illasu: Right here!! I had to go talk to Ruka.

Quistis: I am starving. We had to ride chocobos forever it seemed like.

They all laughed and Ruka and Kuma came over. They weren't on duty tonight because of the party.

Ruka: Hi guys!! Rynn is coming with some Fizz.

Kuma: What do you guys want to eat? I'll go tell Shoza your order if you're ready.

Selphie: I am craving your guys Dragon Claws! (chicken in a special starfruit sauce with chocolate claws in the top)

Ruka: Do we dare give it to her guys?

Selphie gave them her puppy dogface.

Together: Yeah! Why not? It was her idea to have this thing and we're already having lots'o fun!

Quistis: I'll just have a Mages' Delight. (fat free-tuna rolled up in crepe's and put in a strawberry sauce)

Micky-chan: I know it sounds gross but hey! I've never tried it so I am not saying anything! I made the cat food tacos and they are gooodd. Back to the story!

Rinoa: Cat Food Tacos with carrots only with a Clouded Pool please! (cheese, tuna, and any veggie you want, served hot in warm tortilla shells; water, peach, lemon and apple juices all mixed. The lemon juice makes it clouded for real!)

Micky-chan: Sorry for all the entries but I am portrayed in Illasu!

Illasu: Clouded Pool and Dragon Steak please. (pretty darn big steak with special peachy seasonings and chocolaty dipping sauce with teeth made of white chocolate scattered around the plate)

Whir: Wind's Grass and Plain's Furreal for the dressin' please! (basically, a fruit and veggie salad; caramel flavored dressing)

Ruka: I already ate dinner so I want desert, Afternoon's Blood and Air's Sound. (drink of mostly cranberry and a little Clouded Pool mixed with a secret ingredient; white chocolate ice cream mixed with little peach scrapings and topped in caramel, strawberry, banana and starfruit syrups. It also has chunks of starfruit around the side!)

Kuma: 2 slices of Cleo's Circle and ... I'll just drink Fizz. Okay, that's everyone right? Ok, and it's on the house as usual!! (spicy, spicy pizza with sand like seasonings and veggies or fruit shaped like different hieroglyphics; Fizz (originally Star's Trail) is just fizzy water with starfruit juice, the famous drink of the Star Palace!!)

The two owners went to the huge kitchen and started making it themselves while Shoza made the drinks. Rynn arrived with Fizz at the same time they left. She was their favorite waiter. She was the youngest and had the reddest hair you've ever seen!! She was always so nice and cheery but she was quiet. Everyone started talking as soon as Ruka and Kuma had the orders. Selphie was looking around when she spotted the twins coming in the door with two pretty cute guys. She fell out of her chair and landed hard beside Illasu. She got up and tried to help Selphie up but Selphie just pulled her down.

Selphie: (whispering) Get Rinoa and Quistis down here please.

Illasu: Selph, what's wrong? You're shaking and wide-eyed if I do say so.

Selphie: Please just do it and hurry.

Illasu whispered to Rinoa and she told Quistis. They were now all three under the table.

Rinoa: What is it Selphie?

Selphie: Look over the edge. Tima is seating a couple people we might know...

They did and saw what Selphie feared.

Quistis: At least they're not after Irvine's right now. Looks like they have stumbled onto the elusive male race. They'll be occupied for a while.

Selphie: Ok, you're right. I just wanted you guys to know because we are supposed to be tracking them and seeing who they really are.

Rinoa: We're not going to worry about it tonight. We're here to have fun while we can. Ok, agreed?

Together: Ok!

They resurfaced and pretty soon Selph forgot about the twins.

*The Twins and Their Boyfriend's*

Shiro: Wow check this place out!! This is so cool!!

Kuro: Yeah...just like a dream world...

Rin and Yugo pulled out their date's chairs then their own.

Yugo: Wow, Shiro do you have something like that?

Shiro: What? Those really awesome uniforms? Sort of only mine's a cheerleader outfit. I tried out the squad in high school but when I didn't make it they let me keep the uniform.

Yugo: I can't believe you didn't make it. I think you would really make a great cheerleader, with your cheery disposition and you're really gorgeous.

Shiro: They said I wasn't 'cheerleading material' and the fact I competed in Martial Arts compitions would 'weigh the team down'. Yeah right!! Just because I can do a triple back flip with a little twist and cartwheel without my hands won't weigh the team down...just her 'perfect daughter'.

Yugo: You can do...a cartwheel without your hands?

Shiro: Uh huh. Ask Kuro, she's seen me do it before. Pretty hard though.

Yugo: This I got to see.

Shiro: You'll get too! I promise.

Kuro: Well, let's order something to eat first.

Tima came back with a plate full of Fizz and served that to them then took their orders.

Tima: Have you been here before?

Kuro: No, this is my sisters and mine first time.

Yugo: We've been here before, as you know Tima.

Tima: Oh! Yugo, Rin what a surprise! Do you want your usual or you gonna try something new?

Yugo: You want me to order for ya? It's not your normal food.

Shiro: So I see. Yeah, I think that would be best.

Rin: What about you Kuro?

Kuro: I know I want try a War Galley. That sounds good with one of your Clouded Pools. Thanks...mmm this is good too. What is this? (spicy cheese on salmon, peppers, onions, and apple slices in a pita pocket served warm)

Tima: It's called Fizz, just water with starfruit juice. Are you sure you want that War Galley? It's pretty darn spicy.

Kuro: Yeah, I'm a girl whose takes risks, lot's of them.

Tima: Ok, Yugo you're up for you and the young lady.

Yugo: Um, for all of us how about a Dragon Scales to start off. For Shiro go ahead and order a Crimson Fall and Sunken Ships with Dragon Fire sauce. For me, I'll just drink Fizz and...how about Scribe Pens, thanks. Rin, you're up. (fruit of all kinds shaved thin and cooked like a potato chip; spicy drink with cranberry, red pepper, strawberry, and a hint of starfruit juices all shaken well in a dragon goblet; spicy chips in the shape of tiny boats-made for dipping-with green peppers baked in; spicy, spicy, spicy sauce-not for many people-red peppers, green peppers, habinero peppers, onions, tomatoes, very little peach, lemon, and lime all smashed and made into a thick, chunky sauce; cinnamon sprinkled onto chicken filled crepe's wrapped tight to resemble a pen)

Rin: I will have a Silver Moon and Night's Arrows, thanks. (Clouded Pool mixed with banana and orange juices and its a secret how they turn it silver; shredded turkey covered in a black sauce that is sweet -made out of watermelon seeds and watermelon crushed and mixed- rolled in egg roll wraps till very thin and then ended with dark chocolate points)

Tima: Ok, I have a War Galley, a Clouded Pool, Dragon Scales for all, a Crimson Fall, a Sunken Ships with the Dragon Fire sauce, just Fizz, a Scribe Pens, a Silver Moon, and a Night's Arrows. Are you sure that's all?

Yugo: (looks around) Yep, thanks Tima.

Tima: Oky doky then. Oh yeah, your sister is over with her friends at the Galaxy. Ok, I'll be right back with your drinks.

Yugo: You have to meet my sister. She and her friend Kuma own the place. Wanna meet her?

Kuro: Sure, will Tima just leave the drinks here for us when we get back?

Rin: Yes, she knows we go talk to our sister usually when we're here.

Shiro: Cool!! Well, shall we?

The four walked over to where seven girls were sitting at a star shaped table. Kuro thought it was beautiful, then she noticed the floor. It took her breath away. She got down on her hands and knees, staring into the water just smiling. She loved water for some reason. She was never quite certain why. It just calmed her down. Rin bent down and looked at her smiling for the first time today.

Rin: Do you like it? Our father made the glass strong and only for this place. He never made it again. Kuma loved the water so much that she thought it would be neat and it has been so far.

Kuro: It's amazing. I wish they could do this everywhere.

Rin: I know. Father had swirled it but then you could not see what was beneath it. So he gave me the swirled glass and I put it on my ceiling to remind me what he can do. He is a great person, personality wise.

Kuro: Wow, he does sound great. Well, we can look at this later. I really want to meet the creators of this beautiful place.

When Shiro laid eyes on who was there she quickly shot a look at Kuro.

Shiro: Be right back. Nature calls.

She grabbed her sister's arm and headed to the bathroom, the room with the most light. Kuro was literally being drug along and not knowing what for, was getting angry. When they arrived, Shiro told her about the three from the Garden.

Kuro: You're sure they're here? Oh well, they don't suspect anything. They think we're transfer students.

Shiro: I know but what if they are suspicious?

Kuro: Then I'll say it was time for us to go. Happy?

Shiro: ...All right. I will try to be ok with this.

They walked back out and met their guys before they went to the Galaxy. Ruka looked up and saw them, so did Selphie, Rinoa and Quistis.

Ruka: HI guys! Who are your friends?

Yugo: Hey everyone. This is Shiro. She is quite a fighter from what we did today.

Rin: This is Kuro. She is the best fighter I have ever seen.

Ruka: Hi!! I'm Ruka. What do you guys think of the place?

Shiro: It's cool.

Kuro: Yes, very beautiful.

Kuma: I am Kuma, the other owner. Welcome! This is Whir, Rinoa, Illasu, Selphie, and Quistis.

Kuro: We've met.

Kuma: Would you guys like to join us?

Yugo: Girls?

Shiro shook her head furiously at Kuro.

Kuro: No thanks. We'd like to take in this place a little more. Maybe next time, but thanks for the offer.

Ruka: Ok, well if you change your mind just lemme know.

Shiro: We will! By the way, I love the table!!

They walked back to their seats as Rinoa, Selphie, and Quistis ran to the bathroom.

* The Chocobo Boys*

They had been riding for at least and hour. Squall was vigorously thinking about what they would do for the night. If they stopped they would get there at least one day late. If they rode through the nights then they would make it. Hashi could handle it, but normal chocobos probably couldn't. So they would stop at the nearest town and stay at the local inn. Squall wouldn't have to pay that much since he was going to see the President and he was the See D commander. So he was about to alert the others of the plan when a big dragon pup crossed the road. It stood there for a while. Then seeing the weapons at the rider's sides he turned and ran into the forest on the side of the road. The chocobos freaked when it ran and threw Zell off and jostled Irvine around pretty good. Hashi was became upset at all the noise. He reared, making Squall fall off and spill all his bags and his weapon. Then the most unlucky thing happened. The chocobo, in its mad fury, ran into Hashi and gashed his foot. With that Hashi kicked the chocobo hard knocking it sense less. When everything was calm, Squall went over to look at Hashi's foot. He would be out for a while. Squall grabbed his reins and tied to him the tree then went to Zell. He said he was fine so Squall went after the chocobo. He walked over to it but it squawked loudly and tried to kick him!! He went over Irvine and grabbed his gun from the holster.

Squall: Hey! You can't shoot it!!

Squall: Watch me...

He took the gun and shot the chocobo. It stood there for a while, with a dart in its side and then collapsed. Squall slipped the gun back in the holster and tied the sleeping chocobos' feet together. Then taped his beak shut with some things Mizuiro had given them. When that was done he went to Hashi and bandaged his leg and giving him a pat on the neck, gathered up his things and Zells'', packing them on the remaining chocobo. He was so fed up with chocobos that he almost forgot about the other one.

Zell: What are we gonna do with it? LEAVE IT HERE?

Squall: Uh huh...I'll radio for Mizuiro to come and get him. Just don't pull the dart out, Ok?

Zell: Why?

Squall: Just don't...

He went to his pack and grabbed his little walkie-talkie and radioed the garden. Zell meanwhile was looking at Chicken wondering what would happen if he did pull it out. He made sure Squall wasn't looking and pulled it out. The thing went berserk. Squall, without turning around, dropped the walkie- talkie very slowly and turned around very, very slowly. He saw Zell with the dart in hand and started walking towards him. Zell was trembling and mumbled:

Zell: Oh, that's what it does...

Squall went to Irvine's chocobo and grabbed the duct tape secretly then walking back towards a terrified Zell made a tackle over him. He grabbed Zells' hands, put them around his back and taped them together, then grabbed his feet and taped them together around his ankles and his knees. Then going to the front of Zell, he put tape all the way around his head where his mouth was. You could tell Zell was trying to scream because he was making that annoying sound of MMMMMMMMM!! When everything was done and settled, Squall put Zell on Irvine's chocobo by draping him across it. Squall had to walk with Hashi and had to tote his weapon and pack with him too. He was not having a very good night so far.

*The Bathroom*

Rinoa: Ok, so Ruka's BROTHERS ARE BFING WITH THE TWINS!!!

Selphie: That's not bad...

Quistis: You're right.

Rinoa: ARE YOU MAD!?!

Quistis: Selphie has something here. We might be able to convince Yugo and Rin of who they really are and they might help us. We'll have to hurry though. Yugo is pretty much taken over by Shiro's cuteness so far.

Rinoa: You guys are nuts!! They'll never believe us!

Quistis: We have to try. Let's just go enjoy tonight like we already said we were gonna do.

Together: Ok!

They left the bathroom as Kuro and Shiro were going to it on the other side of the room.

*Kuro and Shiro*

Shiro: It's them!! What if they know?

Kuro: They don't, I know they don't. They had to come back here to talk.

Shiro: Yeah about our deaths!

Kuro: Shut up! We just have to act normal. It'll be easy with our boyfriends here.

Shiro: We just met them!

Kuro: So Rin already asked me and of course I said sure. Didn't Yugo ask you?

Shiro: Oh, yeah. Ok, I'll try even harder I guess.

With that they left the bathroom and went back to their table where their food was awaiting.

*The Galaxy*

The girls went back and tried to stay calm till their food got there. Selphie's arrived first since it was her idea to have the party. She didn't eat for a while but when Illasu and Rinoas' food arrived she started to eat. Then the chocolate got the better of her. She ate hers slowly though. Pretty soon when everyone had theirs, Ruka and Kuma came out and with their food and sat down to eat. Selphie took this chance. She grabbed Ruka's arm and headed towards the bathroom.

*The Twins*

They got back at their table and started eating their food when Shiro noticed Selphie. She kicked Kuro's leg and nodded towards the bathroom. Kuro looked and saw her. She was now worried. She didn't know what to do. Her mind raced for something, anything to get them out of this.

Kuro: So do you guys want to come and see Balamb Garden? It's vacation time.

Rin: Are you sure we could? I am not sure visitors are allowed.

Shiro: Yes they are silly. Uh...yeah do you want to come check it out Yugo? They have a Training Center. I could show you that cartwheel...

Kuro: (thinking) Wow she is doing really good for improv.

Yugo: Sure, I would really like to. Rin what'd ya say?

Rin: I think we can manage it.

Kuro: Then it's settled. We can leave when we're done eating.

They returned to their meals and conversation. Kuro was quite pleased with herself. She had done pretty good. Now let's just hope nothing goes wrong, she thought.

*The Bathroom*

Ruka: Why did you bring me in here?

Selphie: I need to tell you something. You have to believe me because I have never lied to you and you know it.

Ruka: Yeah that's true. So what is it?

Selphie: Ruka, your brothers are in danger, possibly. Those girls are bounty hunters after my boyfriend. I don't know why they're here or with your brothers but it can't be good.

Ruka: Selphie, people don't just hire evil creepy people to do their work anymore. And why would they want to kill your boyfriend?

Selphie rummaged in her pocket.

Selphie: This is Galbadia, Irvine's old garden. We picked this up in their uncozy dorm. We also found a rifle and more things that are worse there.

Ruka took the picture and looked at it. It was Selphie and Irvine talking right outside Galbadia. Selphie had a big X through her. Ruka was stunned. She wasn't lying like she said. She had to believe Selphie because there it was, right there in black and white. Ruka looked at Selphie, very pale and worried.

Ruka: We have to save them. No one messes with my baby brothers. I don't care if they are bigger than me, I still have to protect them.

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I had to end this chappy a little shorter than I wanted. I wanted to let one of the Cutemooglez read it so I had to end it. Well I hope you liked this one, there is gonna be many more and I hope this will be the longest one!! Please R&R! My goal is 30 revs!!