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*Shiro-Sunday Morning*

Kuro and Yugo were still asleep as she walked into the room with the table. She pressed the button and shut the door so Kuro wouldn't wake up yet. Yugo was a rock. He could sleep through a rock concert.

Computer: Awaiting orders...

Shiro: Check mission status.

Computer: Mission number...

Shiro: 230.

Computer: Processing...Mission status for mission 230 is incomplete at all costs. Targets alive.

Shiro: Targets?

Computer: Yes, targets.

Shiro: How can this be? There was only one target yesterday!

Computer: Target coordinates changing...

Shiro: No! Set Targets.

Computer: Processing screen...proceed to locate targets.

Shiro pointed at their target and shut the computer down. Kuro wouldn't be happy and she'd probably change it again. So she went to the tunnel. Quistis stood up when light streamed through, hoping against hope it was Selphie unharmed. Shiro came near and unlocked the air tight gun cabinet. She went in for a little bit then cam out again with a handheld device of some sort. Shiro locked it again and left. Quistis was beginning to go mad. No one was going to find them and Kuro and Shiro would carry out their plans. It was sick. She had to get her and Rinoa out of here. Kuro had the key and a gun. There was no way through the door. She couldn't use anything from her meal because Kuro checked to see if they had anything and that everything was there on the plate. So that was shot. She got up and knocked around on the walls. The walls were solid stone and probably metal supports in there as well. The tunnel was to long to yell when she had the tape off and if she did, then Kuro would shoot her. Or would she? Now that Kuro had told her her story, maybe they had a little friend thing starting to come around. She doubted it but she had to find out. She decided to try that afternoon at lunchtime.

*Selphie and Irvine*

Irvine woke up first and lay there, thinking. He wondered what he was thinking when he met Illasu. He had only seen the outside and was intrigued. When she came and told him flat out that he was a jerk he was so hurt. Everyone had called him that but now he kind of hated her for it. He smiled because he was back together with Selphie and no one ever made him happier. She was just a small bundle of big fun waiting to be opened. Only problem was he saw the word 'CAUTION' flash in his brain. He knew she could be a bit over doing it sometimes. He shrugged it off and just looked at her. Selphie rolled over and accidentally slapped him in the face with her arm. Irvine moved her arm off his face and she woke up.

Selphie: (yawns) Morning!

Irvine: Morning...

Irvine kissed her on the lips and Selphie smiled. She kissed him and then tried to get out of bed. Irvine wouldn't move.

Irvine: Oh no, I've lost consciousness. I can't move! Ugh!!

Selphie: Irvine!

Irvine: '...'

Selphie: Fine, two can play at this game. Oh my gosh! We'll have to operate!

CAUTION flashes in Irvines' head. Selphie starts to tickle the poor soul and he starts too laugh. Selphie is laughing manically. Irvine begins to slip off the bed and lands with a thump on the floor, clutching his sides. Selphie looks over the edge of the bed and a stuffed animal hits her in her forehead. Irvine chuckles from behind the beanbag. Selphie chucks a pillow at him along with the animal. Irvine is shielded by the beanbag and grabs the pillow in midair. Selphie is furious.

Selphie: YOU'RE CHEATING!

Irvine: No I'm not!

Selphie: Yes, too!

Irvine: Are not!

Selphie: Oh!

Selphie jumps on the beanbag. Irvine lays flat under it pretending to be dead or knocked out. Either way Selphie was worried she had over done it. She tore the beanbag off of Irvine and tried shaking him. She looked at him and he still wasn't moving. Then Irvine wrapped his arms around her and held tight. He gave her a big kiss and laughed.

Irvine: I caught the mighty Selphie!

Selphie: Oh, yeah? Well you left my hands open. Haha!! Have at you!

She once again began tickling him. Irvine moved his arms around and down to her waist where her hands were tickling him. He held her for a long time, just smiling and laughing. Selphie was pouting. She wanted to win.

*Illasu and Rin*

Rin opened his eyes as he had tried to do every hour or so. Illasu was up, covered in the blanket with a cup of something, and he spied a pencil moving. He smiled and got up. Illasu just kept working. Rin came over, picked up her watch and saw it was 7 am. He looked at her and she smiled at him.

Illasu: I've got the entrance finished. I am working on the other three walls now. What are you up for?

Rin: Did you ever come to bed?

Illasu: No, but thanks for the blanket. I got a little sleep. I'm just so stressed out. Cid told me that he would like these done by the festival night. I really want to get them done.

Rin: Anything I can do?

Illasu: Yes, you can give me a kiss please.

She smiled and he kissed her cheek, then stood up and put his hands on her shoulders. She went back to drawing and Rin went over to change. Illasu put her pencil down and leaned back in the chair. She wanted to go to sleep for just...a little bit. Her eyes started to shut. She forced them open. Rin came back and saw her forcing her eyes open.

Rin: Well, I'm off with Yugo to go look for some things for Friday. As you know I have nothing to wear. Do me a favor and sleep some ok? It's only Sunday morning.

Illasu: Yeah, I know. But he has to approve the plans before he accepts them.

Rin: Well (kisses her and takes a seat next to her in his desk chair) just get some sleep. You really need it Illy.

Rin smiles and moves her messed up hair out of her face. She smiles back at him and leans into him. She gets up and sits in his lap covered in the blanket. He cradles her and rocks her back and forth slowly. She starts to fall asleep. He scoots over to her drawing and sees beautiful ice dragons on the walls all circling a queen like Shiva dressed in a beautiful light blue and white dress. (She looks like Final Fantasy 10's Shiva) She is petting one of the dragons' heads and looking down as it rests there. This is going to be on the wall opposite the entrance. The ceiling is still bare because she hasn't finished it yet. The wall that is on the left of the entrance has maidens of ice dancing all around like gypsies. There is a small harp player in the background. The maidens are dressed in flowing silk gowns and most of their eyes are shut. One mischievous little dancer is peeking out one beautiful ice blue eye. The shelves and floor are bare as well but they have started in some spots. The shelves are apparently going to be ivory with the maidens carved into the sides. The floor will be tiled but it will be a solid sheet. 'Glittery-still have to figure out how' says a note beside where it is started. The desk to checkout will be at the right as soon as you walk in. The Librarians' chair will be like an ice throne and the desk is ivory with little sapphire sprinkles in it. There is a light circle marking on the bare ceiling he notices. Possibly where she made a mistake he thinks. He looks at her sleeping in her arms and reaches for the phone. He dials a number and waits for someone to pick up.

Yugo: Hello?

Rin: (whispering) Yugo, yeah, it's me. Um' listen, Illasu was up all night with a project. She is not really feeling well. Can we do this tomorrow?

Yugo: Well, what about the one thing you had to get...

Rin: I had them put it back for me. I can pick it up when we go. All right see ya either later today or tomorrow. Thanks bro, bye.

Rin hung up the phone and picked up Illasu the best he could manage sitting down. He lay her on the bed and she rolled over. She was surprised to find herself in a bed.

Illasu: Rin, I have too get back to work. I thought you'd be gone by now.

Rin: No, I'm staying today. You need sleep. I am gonna go get something to eat and then I'll come back, ok? You want anything?

Illasu: No, I'm fine. Rin, you didn't have to do this.

Rin: Would you have honestly gone to bed?

Illasu: Probably not, I don't want you to stay just because of me though.

Rin: I want to. Now, you just worry about getting some sleep.

He tucked her in and kissed her forehead. He walked out and went to the cafeteria. Illasu tried to sleep but she couldn't help but think about the Library. She tossed and turned. She tried so hard that she couldn't sleep. She was in tears. Illasu wanted so badly to just sleep. She pulled the covers up and cried quietly. She didn't want Rin to see when he came back. Rin came back as soon as he could. He had felt bad about leaving her there. He could sense her not sleeping. He grabbed a dry bowl of some cereal and hurried back. He opened the door and heard her crying. He quickly shut the door and laid the cereal and card key down on his desk. He went to the bedside and pulled the covers off her head. She had wet tears on her face but her face wasn't red. She was just silently crying. She saw Rin and gave him a big hug. He hugged her back and he felt her pain. She shouldn't be in that much pain. He felt her head and she was burning up. He made her lay back down and told her he was going to stay with her all day. He got up and changed out of his red shirt in to an undershirt. It was getting hot so he turned on the AC. It began to cool off. He then called Dr. Kadowaki. She said she just had a small fever, nothing big. Rin knew how to treat a fever. He had always watched his mom take care of him. He remembered you just had to stay in bed, covered up, and drink lots of water and eat small bites of food once in awhile. It was a good thing he had grabbed some Special K cereal. No LIFE for her today. He hung the phone up and went over to Illasu. He told her it was just a fever. He asked her where her Motrin was so he could get some to help her.

Illasu: It's in the cabinet in the bathroom on the left. It's a big white bottle.

Rin got up and shook out a pill along with filling up a little cup of water. He was happy he hadn't left her. He came back and gave it to her. When she was done with the water he slid in with her. It was obvious she wasn't going to sleep much so he decided he would try to at least get her to settle down and stop worrying. She wasn't thinking about the Library anymore, only how Rin was so warm and comforting. Illasu drifted into beautiful dreams of the ice maidens she had drawn. Rin noticed she was asleep. He put an arm around her shoulders and scooted close as he could get. She was so short, so she snuggled up next to him. Rin was on his back and Illasu was laying on him, sort of sideways. She had her head lain on his shirt but her legs were off in the covers. She had an arm up on one of his shoulders and the other tucked in like a wing of a bird. She was out beyond all reason. Rin fell asleep himself very soon. So they slept until 2 pm, when Selphie came to see Illasu.

*Quistis*

It was lunchtime and time for her to see what fate had handed her. Kuro came in with the lunch trays and fed Rinoa first. Rinoa was getting weaker everyday and Kuro had noticed it. So she let her have the two plates of food, stretch out her arms and move around in the small cell. When she passed Quistis, she called out as best as she could with tape over her mouth. Kuro noticed her and Quistis nodded her to come there. Kuro came in, gun pointed at her. She removed the tape and let her talk.

Quistis: Would you really shoot me now that I know your story?

Kuro: I would be glad to shoot you now, if I didn't need you for our plans. You feel sorry for us just like everyone else. I can't stand that. Rinoa ate your food because I noticed she has been getting weaker. We can't have that so she will get two meals while you get one until I see fit.

Quistis: You are really heartless you know that?

Kuro just smiles evilly and tapes her mouth back up. She locks the room and Quistis starts to cry. That was her last idea. It was hopeless. The plan would be executed and they would be dead.

*Selphie, Rin and Illasu*

Selphie had heard no sound from within the domain so she assumed they were asleep. Rin had told her though, she should knock lightly because he was up. So she had and Rin heard it. He looked at Illasu then quietly slipped out of bed. He went to the door and opened it a crack. He saw it was Selphie and she waved with a smile on her face.

Selphie: Is Illasu up yet?

Rin: No, she's sick Selphie. I'm taking care of her today. Would you like to come in?

Selphie: Is she ok?

Rin: Yeah, she just has a fever from not sleeping. You can sit on the couch. Would you like something to eat or drink?

Selphie: No, I'm fine thanks. So Rin, were you surprised when she said she liked you?

Rin: (pulling up a chair) Well, actually yes. I had had no idea she liked me that much.

Rin sat next to the bed where the couch was pulled up next to it. He had put the pillows on the opposite end so if he got up to watch a movie or read or something, he could just feel her forehead to tell if it was gone yet. He watched her sleep and Selphie snickered. Rin looked at her with cocked eyebrows.

Selphie: You're a good taker-carer Rin!

Rin: (smiling) Yes, I hoped that I was. Do you know why she got sick?

Selphie: Let me guess, she stayed up all night to work on that project for the headmaster? I had bet she would do that.

Rin: Yeah, she's got it looking good. She says no one can see it except those she asks for help. Cid wants the plans on the festival night. So she wanted to get them done early. She has been sharpening her colored pencils like crazy whenever I am up. She said she won't unless I'm awake. How about you? How have you been?

Selphie: I have been just great. Irvine, you remember Irvine right? Ok, well, we had a tickle war this morning and so I had lots of fun there but yeah, (sighs) he so dreamy.

Rin: (shudders) That's good Selphie. So what does her dress look like?

Selphie: I can't tell you! It's bad luck and you can't show her what you wear, understood?

Rin: I understand. Yugo and me were supposed to go today, but I said I better stay home and make her sleep. Then right after that phone call she had broke into a fever, so I was glad I stayed home. We're gonna go tomorrow when not many people will be there. She's just about got this thing broke.

Selphie: Poor Illy. You want me to bring you some lunch? I can bring her some bread or crackers.

Rin: That would be great Selphie, thanks.

Selphie: No problem! I love to help out my friends!

Rin smiled as she left to go fetch two lunch plates and some bread for Illasu. She had to wait forever in line but when she finally got up there she ordered and then she had to wait. It was a good lunch today. Ribs in a real yummy BBQ sauce, mashed potatoes with white gravy, nice, hot, homemade rolls, corn, and a huge chocolate chip cookie. Selphie got the two plates and asked for two more rolls. At first the lady wouldn't let her have any. Then Selphie said they were for her sick friend. The lunch lady understood and gave her two more. They usually had left over ones they gave out anyway. So Selphie left trying to balance two trays. Irvine saw her and her rushed to help her.

Irvine: Where are you going? The table's this way.

Selphie: Sorry Irvine...Illasu got sick and Rin is taking care of her, so I made a lunch run. I'll be back after lunch. What class have you got today?

Irvine: Bonding with a mentally disturbed GF, example Leviathan. We are training them in the T. C.

Selphie: Leviathan is dumb only because Squall doesn't use him. He likes Cerberus because he helps his attack.

Irvine: Ok, well I'll come get you when lunch is done. Is that ok?

Selphie: Yeah! Ok Irvine, I'd give you a hug but I'd lose my lunch trays so...

Irvine leaned down and gave her a kiss. He smiled and grabbed the tray so she wouldn't spill it and walked her to the room. When they got there, Rin said it was open and they walked in. Illasu was up and she was pretty cute for being sick, slightly. Illasu said hi from where she was with Rin on the couch.

Irvine: Ok, well. I'll come by after class to get you ok?

Selphie: Ok! Love ya Irvine!

They hugged and he left the room, closing the door behind him. Rin had given him a death glare. He walked off back to lunch. Rin made Illasu sit up. She did and he gave her one of the rolls Selphie had brought her.

Selphie: Sorry Illasu, but it's really the only thing you can have till you're better.


Illasu: It's ok. You of all people know I like rolls.

Rin: Well, can't she have mashed potatoes? I always got to eat them when I was sick if I had had bread for like a week.

Selphie: Yeah, I guess your right! Illy, you're lucky he's so smart!

Illasu smiled and Rin kissed her on the cheek. She ate both the rolls and Rin let her have some of the potatoes that didn't have the creamy, white gravy. She was done before both of them so she snuggled up to Rin and tried to sleep a little more. Rin put an arm around her.

Illasu: Thanks for lunch Selph. I owe you a lot.

Selphie: Glad to do it! Rin would have gone but he needed to stay with you. You're lucky it's just a fever, otherwise you wouldn't be able to go on Friday! So you got to go to sleep at normal hours! I'll take notes for you in your classes I'm in and Rin can get your homework.

Illasu: Thanks guys. Selphie do you want to see the plans?

Selphie: Nah, I love surprises! I bet it's great!

Rin: Oh, it is. It's got...

Illasu: Hey you! No sharing!

Illasu laughed and poked him in the side. He finished eating and Selphie took the plates back. Rin told Illasu to go back to bed. She climbed into bed and lay down. Rin had checked out a book from the Library. So he got up and read that. It was a great book, The Ivory Lyre. Illasu had recommended it for him and she had actually checked it out so he would read it. It had dragons and blood and guts and magic in it so it was pretty good. He was surprised she read gory stuff like this. He was quite into the book. He did check on her though. She was coming out of it now. She was feeling normal. She didn't sleep though. She got up and sat next to him. Rin put his book down and marked his page. He just sat there holding onto her. She didn't need to be covered up anymore and she had most of her normal strength back. She was glad he was here. She looked up at Rin and he smiled down at her softly. He was playing with her hair. She reached up played with his silver hair and kissed him, no not on the cheek, on the lips. Rin was surprised. When she looked at him he smiled and licked his lips, watermelon. It was her candy kiss lip-gloss. He smiled and laid his head on hers. He held her tight.

Rin: Promise me something, Illy. Promise me that you'll never leave me no matter what I become.

Illasu: I will always love you Rin, no matter what. You know that. You were the first guy to treat me like a person and I thank you very much. I promise Rin.

She began humming a song from Trigun. It was a lullaby that Rem had sang to Vash. She loved that song and Rin just listened and smiled. It was very comforting. They sat on the couch for the longest time, just letting the quiet surround them. Selphie hadn't come back. That was ok. Rin had just wanted to spend today with her as soon as she was sick.

*Selphie*

She had decided Rin could handle it. She had proceeded onto the GF training. She walked in and saw Irvine standing at the front. He waved her over and the teacher smiled at Selphie. The teacher began to speak.

Teacher: Now, if you would please summon your GF you brought. Selphie did you bring one?

Selphie: You know I'm always prepared teach!

She began to summon the Brothers. GFs roared, chirped, and sang into existence. As soon as the Brothers were out they were raving mad. They had apparently been in the shower because they had bath towels around them, shower caps on and the big one was holding a rubber ducky. They looked around at all the GF's and owners standing around. They smiled hugely then changed into their normal GF status. Selphie was shaking her head. As soon as the teacher saw her, she made a lesson out of it.

Teacher: Okay everyone, perfect example. The Brothers were unprepared because of the low rate that they get along with Selphie. Sorry Selphie, but I don't think we can help that. Squall you seem to be having trouble getting Leviathan to stay where he is. He wants to go swimming I bet?

Squall: Yeah, he does and it gets hard holding onto a rope. He also won't fight when I summon him. He's pretty much a screw off.

Teacher: Let me see what you mean by he's a screw off. Selphie if you wouldn't mind summoning a different GF. Perhaps Shiva?

Selphie: Squall let me have her.

She received the card and summoned her. She appeared in a shower of ice. Leviathan stopped pulling away to notice Shiva and then started towards the water. Squall let him because he had to be at water to attack. But when the class had followed him there, he began to swim. Squall told him to attack but Leviathan splashed him.

Teacher: Let me guess, whenever you use him you only bring him out to swim. Hmm?

Squall: Yeah I guess you're right. So?

Teacher: You teach a GF bad habits if they never fight. They become defiant. Leviathan thinks he's out to play, not fight. Selphie, have Shiva attack.

Selphie: Ok. Shiva, Ice Diamonds to Leviathan!

Shiva did her attack willingly and Leviathan stopped swimming. He looked long and hard at Shiva and she cocked an eyebrow mischievously at him. He swam up to the water's edge where Squall was, like a snake. He reared up and towered over Shiva and everyone else. He roared and his eye's turned to their normal color.

Squall: His eyes...

Teacher: Yes, he had become almost unreachable by you I'm afraid Squall. It's good you brought him. His eyes signaled that he had no intention of paying attention. Blue eyes in his case mean he's out to swim all the time. When he has red eyes, he's ready to go. Their eyes are supposed to remain red. Keep that in mind class for Leviathan. Now if everyone will pick a partner with a different GF and begin battling. I will come around and help. Nicely done Selphie, by the way.

Selphie: Thanks!

Squall reached up towards Leviathan and he put his big head down. Squall touched him on the nose and looked up. He was actually looking at him. This is wonderful, Squall thought. Selphie came over with Shiva and tapped him on the shoulder. She smiled at him.

Squall: Thanks, I hope you weren't embarrassed.

Selphie: What are you talking about? You are the one with the un-obedient GF! But he's a good little Leviathan. Aren't you, you big water dragon? Yeah, who's a good water dragon?

Selphie reached up and rubbed his head. He made that dragon smile. Selphie laughed and they started to battle. They didn't need to work on what the teacher had said to, so they just battled each other. Selphie hit Squall over the head with her nunchucks when class was done and he poked her in the butt with his sword. He was rubbing his head now. Selphie stuck her tongue out at him and grabbed Irvine's hand. They walked off and left Squall to go to Kadowaki to get a Tylenol.

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Oh, great now I'm sick. Ok, well chappy 17 and yes I am now pretty sure it's gonna be longer than 20 chappys. It's hard to write these before you post them. So ok, well I am working on a chapter each day. I am gonna try to illustrate it a little then try to make a book if I can. I'll ask my LA teacher. She can probably help. Well, I hope you still like it!! I am giving it my best effort! Please R&R and you can e-mail me! Just mention it in your review. Ok, well domo arigatoo!