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*Thursday Morning-Quistis and Rinoa*
They had been in the tunnel a long time. Quistis had watched Kuro go back and forth from the gun cabinet and bring them their lunches. She didn't know what day it was. Kuro wouldn't talk anymore. Just as Quistis was thinking, Kuro stormed into the tunnel. Light flooded it and Quistis had to shield her eyes. Rinoa came up to her cell door. Their hair was a mess and Rinoa's pale skin was tan from all the dirt. Kuro came up to Quistis' cell and opened the door for her to come in.
Kuro: Here's the deal. Tomorrow, both you and Rinoa will be allowed to shower and do your hair like you are going to the dance. I will only take one at a time. I will be in the bathroom with you holding the gun. When you are out of the shower I will hold the door shut and put the gun in the crack. If one of you tries something I will shoot you.
Rinoa: Wow, you're really gonna trust us?
Kuro: Hmph, anyway, you will dress in your dresses I will get for you from your rooms. Like I said, you are too look like you are going to the dance. Then, when the school is cleared and everyone is in the ballroom, we will sneak through and go to the place where the gun will be set up. My sister will be down on the floor. When I have executed our targets, I will shoot you two as well. Then I will remove the tape and leave you there. Sorry girls, but that's how it is.
Quistis: What if we come with you?
Kuro: Harder to smuggle out four than two I'm afraid. Sorry, no room.
Rinoa: What about Yugo?
Kuro: That's not your concern.
Quistis: He doesn't know does he, or Rin either?
Kuro: SHUT UP!
Kuro brings the stock of the gun down on Quistis knocking her out. Replacing the tape on her mouth, she opened the cell and walked out. Rinoa's tape was replaced as well. Then, Kuro left them in darkness again. Rinoa got down and scrambled to look for a piece of metal. She heard Quistis moving around and moaning. She felt all along the cracks. There was nothing. She started to cry and it fell in waterfalls. She wiped her tears with the backs of her hand and it smudged the dirt. Kuro was good at locking them up. She had the key and everything. Rinoa went to the bars and craned her head around the bars as far as she could to see Quistis' head bleeding. Quistis saw her and got up. The cells were to far for them to reach each other. Rinoa saw a small cut where the gun had hit her. Quistis saw her crying and she slid down on the bars. They were metal. Quistis had an idea, not that it would help much. She tried to find a rough spot on the metal. There was none, is was smooth. She lost all hope again. All they could do was wait till tomorrow.
*Shiro and Yugo*
Shiro was curled up in a box with a blanket on her. Yugo was strung out on the floor with a pillow. He had wondered how Shiro had attempted to get in the box. Yugo was the first one up. Shiro was sleeping and so he left the room to go get something to eat. He saw Kuro coming up to the door and decided he wasn't hungry anymore. He went back in and locked the door. He waited for Kuro to knock and he answered it. Kuro looked at him blankly and he told her Shiro was sleeping.
Kuro: It's important. Wake her up.
Yugo: No, she's sleeping!
Kuro: Let's not do this again, ok? I'm really in a bad mood...fine I'll do it. SHIRO!! WAKE UP!
Shiro: HUH! WHA...oh, hi Kuro...
Kuro: Someone's here to see us. She's in my room. Let's go now.
Shiro: Coming...
Yugo watched as she got up and followed her sister like her slave. Shiro was still asleep and could barely keep walking. Yugo wanted to follow but Shiro had told him to stay. So, he did against his will. He started putting things up again.
*Illasu and Rin*
Illasu had somehow ended up on the side of the bed closest to the floor. She was actually on the floor with the blanket straining to stay on the bed. She rolled over and the blanket came with her. Rin was pulled out of the bed as well, just barely missing the tangled mess of covers. He opened his eyes sleepily and crawled back over to where she had dragged the blankets. He lay beside her and put an arm around her waist. Then he pulled the pillow a little so he could put his head on it too. He got a little and laid on it. Illasu rolled over again into him. He was surprised but she buried her face in his shirt again. Her scar was against his and he could feel the coldness. He was just going back to sleep as she stretched and hit him in the nose accidentally. She saw he was there and apologized frantically before Gideon came over and stole the pillow from them. Barney made his lazy way over to the blanket and laid on it. Illasu saw the time and freaked. It was almost school time. She quickly shook Rin awake and told him. He put a hand over her mouth and forced her back down to the floor. When she was eye level with him, he explained that since there was a GF festival tomorrow there was no classes! She calmed down and lay back down on her back. She felt something under her and it was Gideon He had scrambled under her covers. She poked him over to Rin's side and he lay there. Barney was sound asleep at their feet. Luckily, the carpet was soft. Illasu was so excited about tomorrow that she couldn't fall back to sleep.
Illasu: Rin, are you asleep?
Rin: I was, yes.
Illasu: Sorry...
Rin: Well, what is it?
Illasu: I can't wait till tomorrow. I just know it's going to be great!
Rin: Me neither, I can't wait to see you. I won't look like much I'm afraid. Just me.
Illasu: I know, if you would have bought a suit and tie and fancy things, I'm afraid I would have to yell at you.
Rin: Why? What if I did?
Illasu: I can't stand to see you suffer in a suit. They've got to be uncomfy!
Rin: Well, 'it's a surprise' if I do recall someone saying.
Illasu: Rin...I'm...still...
Rin looked down and saw she was asleep again. He smiled at her and fell asleep again before another wave of excitement hit him.
*Selphie and Irvine*
Last night, they had gone to Squall's dorm and hung out. Now, Selphie and Irvine were on the couch, just watching TV. Squall walked in and saw his dorm in shambles. He almost screamed at them. Being Squall though, he calmly walked over and asked Irvine and Selphie to pick up the numerous pop cans, pixy sticks, and other miscellaneous things. Selphie looked at him and Squall saw her huge smile under Irvine's hand. She was hyper. He backed off and waited. Irvine had a hold of her. That was kind of reassuring, but upon seeing Squall was up, Selphie freaked.
Selphie: Squally Wally! Squally's up! Yay! Hey, what can we do today? Huh? HUH?
Irvine: (has a humongous headache) Selphie, please sit down and calmly watch TV...
Selphie: Irvy! That's no fun! We've been doing that all night! That is until...
Squall: (afraid to ask) What...
Selphie: Irvine broke the fridge! Now all your food is mushy-ushy and really gross.
Squall: Irvine...
Irvine: I didn't do it. She dreamed it.
Squall: Yeah, right...
Selphie: Then Irvine flew on a horsey and you saw a moogle and I was there...(still jabbering at the speed of sound)
Squall: Make it STOP!
Irvine grabbed hold of a blanket and wrapped Selphie in it. Then he grabbed a sheet and tied her up in it. You could hear muffled screams. It wasn't very loud though. Squall laughed a little and they cleaned up the dorm while Selphie calmed down in tied-up sheets.
*Kuro and Shiro*
Shiro was awake by the time they reached the room. Kuro opened the door and it was completely dark.
Someone: I love the dark...don't you dear friends?
Kuro: It is a beautiful thing...
Shiro: Kuro, who's here?
Kuro: You remember Ni, don't you?
Shiro: Ni?
Kutsu: Actually, you call me Kutsu...
Shiro: Kutsu? I remember someone named that now...
Kuro reached up to turn on the light. She felt a hand stop her and Kuro shut the door. It was completely dark now.
Shiro: Why are you here Kutsu?
Kutsu: Information for your mission. Your sister put out a request for me.
Shiro: Kuro?
Kuro: So, what did you find out?
Kutsu: You might get more than you bargained for. I suggest you approach the rest of this mission with caution.
Shiro: Huh?
Kutsu: Dear Shiro, I speak in riddles a lot. I thought you would remember that. I am just here to warn you. I must leave you now. (echoes) Farewell...
Shiro: TURN THE LIGHT ON! PLEASE KURO!
Kuro flicked it on and no one was there. Shiro was clinging to her sister. She hated dark people. Her sister liked the dark but even she wasn't this creepy. Shiro and Kuro talked about the plans. Shiro understood. They had gone over them a lot. Kutsu was somewhat of a sorceress so she had agreed for a price to help them get away. She would open doors as they sped through the school and cover their trail. That was all though. Kutsu rarely ever showed herself to her employers. When the plan was thoroughly understood by both they said goodbye and Shiro returned to the dorm. Kuro said for her not to come around until it was time to execute the mission.
*Illasu and Rin again...*
They had been awake for a few minutes because Rin had rolled over and smacked Illasu in the head. They had started laughing and were now laughing at themselves. Illasu was looking around the room when she noticed their laundry, a mountainous pile. She sighed and told Rin they had better get some stuff done. So they got up and Rin made the bed while Illasu gathered all the dirty laundry into their baskets. The cats kept jumping up on things and wanting to be petted. So they each would pause and give them a good pat before going back to cleaning up a little. When all the laundry was quarantined, Illasu went and picked up the cat toys. Rin put all the movies back in the shelves. When it was all done they sat on the couch and just watched the cats play for a little bit. Rin gave her a kiss and smiled. Illasu smiled as well but he was tired and so they snuggled up as Illasu put an arm around him. Pretty soon, his eyes were dwindling on the edge of being awake.
Illasu: Rin, stay awake. I...I don't know how to wash clothes.
Rin: What? You don't?
Illasu: No, remember? I always had your sister do it for me because all my money went to my animals. I've never learned how.
Rin: It's easy! Don't worry. I'll help you.
Illasu: Where is the washer and dryer in this place anyway?
Rin: Good point...you'll probably have to ask Selphie to take us there.
Illasu: Okie, I'll get dressed and head over.
She got up and Rin pulled her back. She fell right into his lap. He put both arms around her shoulders and laid his head gently on her shoulder. She smiled as he fell asleep again. Just like a cat, she thought, sleeps anywhere, anytime. She couldn't get out.
Rin: (mumbles) Now, I've got you. We have the whole day to do laundry. Please, just a few more hours...
Illasu: Rin, I HAVE got to work today. Really, I'd love to stay but I can't.
Rin: I have money for things I've been saving for us. You didn't remember I had a job did you?
Illasu: What do you do?
Rin: Odd jobs, just about anything I can. Fix things, put things in, build stuff, I do it all for people who can't, like grandmas and grandpas. Sometimes somebody just needs an extra hand. I earn a lot and I've been putting it away for us. I forgot to tell you.
Illasu: Rin, you are the greatest. I don't know how you can do it. School, jobs, me...that's really a lot to juggle.
Rin: I haven't had a lot of jobs lately. I don't think anyone knows where I'm at now. I'll have to call Ruka today...see if anyone has called for me.
Illasu: So responsible, so hard working, so handsome...ahhh...
Rin: What?
Illasu: I'm in heaven.
Rin: Oh, hey Illasu...what's your favorite color?
Illasu: Mmm, I really don't have one but if I had to pick I'd say crimson.
Rin: So, that's a red color right?
Illasu: Wait, are we talking like all colors in the world or Crayola box set colors?
Rin: Both?
Illasu: Yeah, then crimson would be it. And yes, it's redish silver. I know yours is red!
Rin: (laughs) How'd you guess?
Illasu: My turn! Uh...um...
Rin: Can't think of one?
Illasu: I know you to well! I don't have a lot of questions!
Rin: I know. Oh, I'm so tired.
Illasu: Hey, you can sleep today. I think Selphie can show me how to do laundry. There's no special fabrics right?
Rin: No, I want to go with you. I'm just really out of it for some reason.
Illasu: (plays with his hair) Did you sleep?
Rin: Sort of, someone stole the covers...
Illasu: Sorry 'bout that...
Rin: I slept real good though. I'm just really drowsy.
Illasu: Not getting sick I hope...
Rin: No, the coach has us doing to much running for that.
At that moment, there was a knock on the door. Illasu got up and put a blanket over Rin as he lay on the couch. Illasu decided he didn't look so good. She answered the door and saw it was Squall. She stepped out of the room, closing the door.
Illasu: Hey Squall, what's up?
Squall: We have training. C'mon let's go.
Illasu: Wait, we don't have class today. It's the day before a festival.
Squall: Class we don't have, training we do. You, me, T.C.
Illasu: Um, Squall, is it ok if I stay home today? I think Rin is gonna get sick if I don't force him to sleep.
Squall: '...'
Illasu: Squall! Seriously!
Squall: (sighs) Ok, do you need anything? Some tea perhaps?
Illasu: Yeah, if you could. Two cups of tea would be great.
Squall: He can't get sick tomorrow or today. He has an important event tomorrow!
Illasu: I know, the dance. Well, I have to ask Selphie to do our laundry. So, I'll meet you here with the tea.
Squall: I can stay with you if you want. We can talk about your training.
Illasu: Stop hitting on me. It's so obvious.
Squall: I am not! You're my friend!
Illasu: Then please just get me some tea.
Squall: Ok, see ya.
Illasu: Uh huh.
She walked over to Selphies' dorm. She knocked and found no one was within. She walked back to her dorm and Rin was sitting up. He held out his arms with the blanket and she climbed in. He wrapped the blanket around her and rested his head on her again. He slowly fell over, gently laying on the couch. Rin was so warm and the blanket so soft, she started to drift off as well. Then there was a knock at the door. It was Squall with the tea. Rin told him to come in. Squall opened the door and didn't see Illasu until she looked over the arm of the couch. She asked him to set the tea down on the table and thanked him. He left without another word and locked the door on his way out. Illasu slid back into Rin's warmth. Rin was kissing her and she did indeed fall asleep again. She could feel Rin's soft lips on her neck and cheek. His hair was tickling her. She laughed and brushed it off. Then went back to sleep. Soon, she could feel nothing. Rin was sound asleep beside her. She awoke a little bit and could feel his warm breath drifting over her neck.
*Selphie and Irvine*
Irvine had drug the sheet-ball all the way back to Selphie's dorm. She was sort of screaming still. When they arrived there, Irvine locked the 27 locks and sat in front of the door, opening the bundle. Selphie was in the middle. She was crouched down and ready to pounce in anything. She saw Irvine and smiled.
Irvine: Are you done yet?
Selphie: Yeah, I think I just used up the last of it.
Irvine: Good, now come here you.
Selphie crawled over and curled up in Irvine's lap. Irvine laughed and gave her a little kiss as she managed to sleep. He realized she was falling asleep in his lap. So, he got up and lay her in the bed. He covered her up and went to let himself out. She was snoring very loudly. He started to open the locks when she fell out of the bed onto the floor. He stopped on number 12 and went to put her back. Selphie watched him come over, pick her up and put her in the bed. She opened her eyes all the way and Irvine gave her a smile. He was so cute. Selphie smiled up at him and reached out to give him a hug. He took off his boots and got in with her. Selphie gave him a hug still and then it hit her. It was Thursday. Today was when they got the hall ready so it could freeze overnight. She jumped out of bed but Irvine caught her with an arm and Selphie turned around to see him smiling. She gave him her happy puppy-dog face. He laughed and was forced to get up. She started to gather her clothes to change into when she saw the time. It was already almost 2:30! She just started getting dressed right in the middle of the room while trying to get to the bathroom to brush her teeth. She stumbled and fell onto he floor when she missed a hop. Irvine tried to help her but she was crawling on the floor now like a caterpillar. She was almost into her jeans when she hopped up and did the button. She wore jeans to work on festivals. She grabbed a pink T-shirt off her bed and ran into the bathroom pulling her shirt off. Irvine was stunned. Selphie only got dressed in front him when she was in a hurry. He grabbed her radio and other supplies so she could head out the door. She was brushing her hair and teeth at the same time when she leaned out the door to look at her sticky notes. She didn't see one that had to be done today so she rinsed and spit along with finishing her hair. On her way she could ask if Illasu and Rin wanted to help. So, they headed over. She knocked on their dorm door and Illasu answered. She smiled when she saw Selphie and Rin hopped up off the couch to go get dressed. She shut the door as she came out.
Selphie: Want to come help me and Irvy with the ballroom? You're so creative Illasu! We could really use your help!
Illasu: Well, I guess I could help out. Rin seems to be ok now so I can get dressed and head over there in about five. Do I need to bring anything?
Selphie: Just your brain! Rin can come too! We really need all the help we can get. We'll be doing this all day probably, and wear some warm clothes. We have to get it cold in there, enough to sustain ice.
Illasu: Oh yeah, Shiva is gonna show. Ok, see ya later! I'll see if Rin can come.
She walked back in and got a pair of carpenters on with a long sleeved shirt. Rin got his usual on and they both headed out.
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AHHHH!!! I HAVE A DAY AND A HALF TO FINISH THE WHOLE STORY BEFORE SCHOOL!! This is madness...well no time to really chat! Sorry but I really have to try to get this done before school! Ok, thanks for reading this far...if you did...I think it's gonna be thirty chapters. Okie? Okie...talk you next chappy!