Disclaimer: I wish I own them, but no, FF8 and all its characters belong to Squaresoft. But I do own this story! ^__^
Chapter 8: Have More Monster Broth, Sir!
Early next morning, Laguna and Squall were lucky enough to find a kind man willing to take them across the waters in a boat up north. Upon leaving Winhill, Laguna secretly waved goodbye to the little town of memories.
"We'd better junction ourselves, just in case, but it won't be necessary actually. I plan to junction Enc-none," explained Squall as he prepared himself for the long walk home.
"No, no, no…don't spoil the fun! I'm raring to kill some monsters all the way back to Balamb Garden!" cried Laguna.
Squall placed his right hand on his hips and looked at the ground beside him, frowning. After a few minutes of consideration (and the constant wailing of Laguna), Squall finally gave in.
As Squall junctioned the GF Eden, Laguna noticed it had a quirky command called 'Devour'. "Pleeeease show me what it does…" pleaded Laguna with watery eyes.
Squall knew the consequence if he didn't show Laguna. Another Selphie Tilmitt. "Alright, but not now."
Laguna beamed at Squall. The man following them started to reconsider seriously if offering the two nutcases help was a big mistake.
It wasn't difficult towing a motorboat to the beach. Squall had super strength. And also, any monsters they met on their way was quickly finished off by the two seasoned fighters. Two hours later, they arrived at the beach.
As the man was starting the engine, a fastitocalon-F happened to turn up. Squall looked at Laguna and asked, "Didn't you say you want me to show you what 'Devour' does?"
Laguna nodded vigorously. Squall ran towards the monster and…
"Oh dear Hyne! Eww! Yuck!" Laguna couldn't believe his eyes.
A few seconds later, the monster was gone and Squall felt refreshed. "There, happy now?"
"That was just gross…can I try?" Again with the watery eyes.
"Suuure…" Squall handed Laguna the GF.
Laguna jumped up and down enthusiastically like a five-year-old who had just been given a new toy. Junctioning the GF, he immediately ran towards a Blood Soul not far off.
"No, wait!" yelled Squall.
Too late. Laguna used 'Devour' on the monster, but instead of curing him, he got cursed. "I look ugly with green skin…" sobbed Laguna.
Squall frowned while casting 'Esuna' on Laguna. Why did he have to baby-sit him, why…
Finally the motorboat started and before long they were bumping along the waves. Laguna was very quiet, and it was starting to bother Squall.
"What is it this time?"
"Well, I was just wondering…are you mad at me for…missing out on your childhood?"
Squall was silent for a minute. "You had to save Ellone."
Neither of them continued talking for a while.
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Author's note: I hope I'm not wrong in thinking GFs as items. By the way, 'Devour' was really funny so I thought I could put it in my fanfic. Think about it, if Squall (or anyone else) devoured a monster bigger than himself, why didn't his tummy explode? Funny usage of pictures of flowers, meadow and the ocean too ^_^