Squall Face to Face
Chapter 1
Squall's World...
Squall is an intelligent young man. He entered Balamb Gardens at the age of 15. Yet he never forgot his dearly loved sister Serenity. After he registered, Squall never knew that his sister missed him, right when he left! So she also joined at the age of 12 and began her missions. She bears the "Chain Whip" just like Quistis Trepe. Everyone in Balamb knows her. For she joined Balamb Gardens at the age of 10 and became a SeeD Cadet at the age of 15! Now she is instructor of Balamb Garden. 18 and teaching. Her unique skills have made her "heroine" to many students. Male and female. For Squall is an outspoken man, and when he finally meets Serenity, he remembers her sweet and tender heart, her free-like spirit, and her beautiful inner self...
"Squall. Please come see me at my desk at the end of the session. I need to talk to you,"Quistis called at last. Squall solemnly walked up to her desk with a grim face. "Yeah?" he asked with a sigh. "Do you have a young sister? By now at the age of 15?"she asked Squall. "I have a sister...yeah...15...now...well 14. She's turning 15 soon..."Squall replied slowly. "Would you like to see her? I'm sure she's dying to see you. Am I correct?"Quistis replied. "Yeah. I'd like to see her." Quistis got up and led him to the Dorms. She opened his room door and led him in. Then he saw a beautiful young girl sitting on his bed. "May I help you?"he asked softly. "Squall!"the girl cried. "What the...?" Squall was squished when the girl hugged him with her face nudged into his chest. "Oh Squall! After you left, I followed you to Balamb Gardens! I know it was wrong of me, but I couldn't stand it if you died! Thats why I've been living in the shadows for three years now! Oh Squall!"the girl cried harder. "Serenity?!" Squall's face looked at the girls' sweet cerulean colored eyes. The same colors as his. "Squall," the girl sniffled, "you...remember me?" "Yep. I've loved you and missed you too," Squall replied. "Well I'm glad you remember me!" Serenity stood up and smoothed out her shirt and jeans and looked at her brother. "I'm sorry I didn't listen to you and stay home...I just...really missed you," Serenity replied softly. "I think I'll leave you two alone," Quistis replied when she saw Squall's face looking rather troubled. "I think that would help," Squall replied, "We have a lot to catch up too." So when Quistis left, he stared gazingly into his little sister's eyes. The beautiful cerulean eyes he had missed for so many years. "Oh how I've missed you. I wouldn't have been mad that you followed me...but I just wouldn't want you to get hurt. Its too painful if you do get hurt. But I never knew that you could fight so well and so swiftly!" Squall explained. Serenity could only nod. She had missed her big brother so much that she was so speechless. "Squall. Its time for your exam." Serenity has already completed her's, and she may watch you. Only,"Quistis instructed. The two left the room. Out of the Dorms and to the homeroom. Squall sat at his seat and prepared himself. Serenity's beautiful orange-like hair glowed as Squall felt her hair tickle him a bit. He brushed out his hair and began the test.
"Okay, Squall...good luck. Please pass. Or else you'll have to take another course," Serenity explained. "Yes. That's very true. But Serenity has never failed. For she has watched you fight and has learned quite quickly," Quistis explained. So Squall began his test. At certain times, Serenity would give him faces. "What's wrong Serenity?" Quistis asked. Serenity only shook her head. Then Quistis came over and smiled at Squall's paper. "Is something wrong? Am I going to take another course?" Squall asked worriedly. "No Squall. You passed!" Serenity said happily. "Wow! I did?!" Squall said excitedly. "For the first time your excited!" Quistis pointed out. Squall gazed at Serenity. His heart pounded. He missed his sister so much that he forgot how much he loved her! "Wow. Jeez. Serenity. You just finally made me happy!" Squall said with his heart facing Serenity's. "Oh this is the best thing in all SeeD history!" Quistis sighed. "Oh wow!" Serenity exclaimed happily. "Oh! Cool...although Seifer will try to take it away...as usual," Squall sighed. "Seifer? Oh yes. I know Seifer. I saw him with you at the Dollet mission," Serenity began. Quistis and Squall could only nod in agreement. "I think Seifer is a coward! He left Selphie, Zell, and you behind just to save his bee-hind!" Serenity pouted. "Yes. All he really wants is a fight. How will he ever become a SeeD Cadet?" Quistis sighed. "He's a good student. But not good enough." "Rinoa cares for him...or well, used too," Serenity said. "Squall! Did you pass?" Rinoa busted. "Rinoa?" Squall asked. His voice tampered with. Rinoa's beauty stunned him, but Serenity's sweet gaze made him feel comforted. "Rinoa dear! Please! Can't we work this out?" Seifer's voice blew at Serenity. "Rino...a..."Seifer stopped. "Miss Leonhart. I'm sorry for disturbing you," Seifer said as he bowed to the lovely girl. "No. You didn't disturb us. Right Squall?" Serenity said. "Yeah..."Squall mumbled. Then Rinoa put her arms around Squall's neck as she glared at Seifer sticking her tongue out at him. "Oh Squall!" Rinoa said as she kissed his cheek. Squall blushed furiously as Serenity laughed at him. "Oh Squall! You'll never grow up!" Serenity laughed.
"Yeah Squall," Seifer teased. Serenity looked at him with a watchful eye. "Uh...yes," Serenity softly said. Seifer thought he was winning the lovely heart of a lovely girl. Then Serenity replied to Squall," Squall, will you help me with my training? I gotta go to the training center and practice." Then Squall noticed a beautiful golden heart-shaped locket. "Hey. Where'd you get that locket?" Squall asked. Serenity plucked out the locket and flicked it open. There was a picture of her brother. Then he unlocked his chain and there was Serenity! "I really missed you..."Squall said. Serenity smiled at him. "Oh. Now this is very sweet!" Quistis sighed. "Yeah..."Seifer mumbled. "Oh Squall! You are so sweet to your little sister! Hey Serenity! I'll take you to train! We can practice together!" Rinoa said. Her precious heart matched Serenity. "Can I Big Brother? Please?" Serenity begged. Squall nodded at his sister. "Oh yay! Thank you Squall!" Serenity said with her hopes up high. She and Rinoa skipped out the door as Quistis said, "I will escort them!" She left and caught up with the young woman and young girl. "So its just you and me eh, Squall?" Seifer teased. "Ugh. I need to rest. I have another day coming up and a day at the beach with my sister tomorrow," Squall said as he left the homeroom. Then Seifer chased after him and said, "I'll escort her to the beach and you can stay here and rest!" "No thanks. I want to spend time with her," Squall said pushing Seifer's offer out of the way. He ran over to the Dorms and then walked his way into his room. He sat on his bed thinking about Serenity and all the trouble she went through just for him. She really did miss me. She does love me, and I miss and love her back. Squall thought. His thoughts were jumbled in his mind as he remembered so many good times with Serenity. When they came back, they headed off to the Cafeteria. "Yum!" Serenity said as she nourished herself with a delicious sandwich. "Yes..."Quistis said as she drank a hot cup of coffee. "Ah!" Rinoa said as she sipped some iced tea. "Serenity would you like to go to the beach tomorrow morning?" Squall asked when he entered the Cafeteria and saw the three at the Ladies Table. "Oh yes!" Serenity said delighted. Then when Serenity was done, she headed to her brother's room and looked around for him. "Squall?" Serenity asked with fear in her voice. "Squall? He's not here. You're not in his room...you're in mine." "Seifer?" Serenity asked fearfully. A dark and tall shadowy figure appeared to be Seifer! He grabbed the girl's arms as he taped her mouth shut. Then Serenity took out her Chain Whip and cut the rope that he had tied around her. Then she ripped off the tape.
"You wanna fight? Then lets fight!" Serenity demanded. "Of course little lady," Seifer laughed. He took out his Gunblade and prepared to fight. Her Chain Whip cracked with a loud crackle as she snatched Seifer's Gunblade. "Serenity!" Squall yelled as he entered Seifer's room. He saw her with her Chain Whip and Seifer's Gunblade. Then he ran and tackled Seifer. "You wanna hurt my sister! Huh?! Do ya?!" "Squall! Be careful!" Serenity warned. Squall punched Seifer's face as Selphie, Rinoa, Zell, and Quistis rushed in. "What's going on here?! Seifer, Squall! Stop that this instant! I order you to stop!" Quistis demanded. But the two kept fighting. Fidgeting like children, except with fists! "Squall stop!" Serenity demanded, and instantly Squall got up and smoothed out his clothes. "Seifer! I couldn't believe you!" Rinoa screamed at him. "Yeah whatever," Seifer huffed. "Arr...you messin' with a lady ain't right!" Irvine said. "Yeah yeah. We all know that," Selphie pointed out. "Why Miss Tilmitt! I feel hurt. I thought..."Irvine began. His charm was unresistable...except for Rinoa, Selphie, Quistis, and of course Serenity. "Nope no love no nothing here between us!" Selphie cut in. "Duh!" Rinoa added. Serenity grabbed Squall by his arm and held him close. "Are you okay?" Squall whispered quietly to his little sister. "Yes Squall," Serenity answered. She glared at Seifer and her grip against him rose higher. "Squall...please...can we go now?" Serenity pleaded. "Yeah. Now don't you worry. Remember, I am here and always will be Serenity," Squall told her. She held her brother and nodded in agreement. "Irvine will you just leave me alone!" Selphie shouted. "Well my oh my. You broke my heart! I thought you'd love me forever and ever!" Irvine protested. "Oh stop it will you?! How will you win my heart?! You can't even do it right now!?" Selphie added. "Well Miss Tilmitt! I had my heart set on you and now you're throwing me away? Away in the trash? My Miss Tilmitt how will I ever wed you?" Irvine said with his heart falling. "Cadet Irvine I think she's got enough of your charms on her back. Why don't you buzz around some other young lady and let Cadet Selphie take a rest for awhile?" Quistis suggested. "Oh that would be pleasant!" Selphie exclaimed.
"Squall...can we go now? Please?" Serenity begged. Squall nodded and took his dear sister back to his room. "Oh Serenity. I hope you're okay. It is my job to keep you safe. Now look what happened! This is my entire fault. Mom and Dad told me to protect you, and it was just before they died! How could I have done such a horrible thing to my own sister?!" Squall told her. "Hush Squall. Its not your fault. I didn't know. I thought it was your room. I went in it and didn't find you. So I wanted to leave...but Seifer...he grabbed me and I attacked him. Its not your fault Big Brother. Squall, listen to your heart. Its trying to tell you its no one's fault," Serenity sincerely told him. He nodded when a gentle rap went about Squall's door. Serenity opened it to find Quistis there. "Hello. Good evening to you both and how are you feeling Squall? Serenity?" Quistis gently asked. "I feel fine!" Serenity said with pleasure. "Good, and you Squall?" "Fine," Squall mumbled to Quistis. "Ah now that's good. I just wanted to check on you two and see if you were all right from that ferocious battle with Seifer. He and I need to talk about things that he's been doing lately. See you two tomorrow morning in class. Okay?" Quistis said. The two nodded as Quistis exited their room. "Oh go away Irvine!" They could hear Selphie's voice and then Irvine's. "Oh please Miss Tilmitt?! I'm begging you. I love you truly! With all do respect, I love you like a precious flower of Balamb Gardens!" Irvine's voice was the sound of a tender beggar, begging for Selphie that is. "Leave me Alone!" Selphie pouted. There was a door opening and a door slam before the rackety noise was gone. "Squall, can I sleep with you tonight?" Serenity asked. "Sure Serenity. Sure," he said as he tucked her into his arms. He tucked her into his arms and pulled up the blanket covers to her chin. Then he heard her sweet breaths going in and out. As then he fell asleep. As usual he slept with Serenity. Her sweet-smelling scent always made him dreary and fall asleep without a doubt. They slept silently into the night...
The next morning, Quistis arrived early. Just at the break of dawn. "Miss Leonheart, I need to see you." Quistis's sweet voice thundered at Serenity. She left her brother's safe arms and opened the door. Bags grew under her eyes as she opened the door to Quistis. "Oh! Instructor Trepe! I'm so sorry! I just, was..."Serenity started to explain. "Oh no need darling. I understand," Quistis cut in. "Squall's not awake, is he? Because he's got a test today, and I want him to feel in tip top shape." "Oh! Squall! He's still sleeping. I think he'll be fine if I left for class...right? I meant that first he would come to you. I'm sure," Serenity said. "Yes. You know your brother quite well. I'm sure he would do that too. You've got a bright mind young lady," Quistis said. A sweet smile spread over Serenity's face as she kissed her brother goodbye and left his room. "Oh your dear brother is an excellent student! Now I know how you get such talent with the Chain Whip! Your skills are better than mines! Oh Serenity! Your talent and Squall's are spectacular! I...just...am so pleased! You two are...so...perfectly matched," Quistis explained. Serenity flushed red as the comments spread through her. "Oh Instructor Trepe! You can't be serious! My brother is the greatest Gunblade specialist ever! But, I'm not better than you are. I may be a SeeD, and graduated at the same age as you, but still! It makes no difference! You are the best Chain Whip specialist! Not me...you..."Serenity began. But she was cut short by Quistis's kind remark,"Oh pish-posh! You are one of the best! Just like your dear brother Squall. Squall has always glanced at me, as if expecting something. I for one, cannot understand this, but can understand that he loves YOU, and mostly ONLY you. You should be very flattered, I'm sure. But what has gotten to me was, I found out who my real brother is! Seifer Almasy! I mean, you have a perfectly good brother. He is sweet and tender. His heart is clean and pure, and he loves you dearly. Seifer on the other hand, he is rash and cruel. Always looking for a fight! But you! You handled the Chain Whip so professionally!" Serenity could feel her face exploding red. "Hello Miss Leonheart, Miss Trepe," Irvine said bowing his cowboy hat down to them. "Let me guess Irvine. Looking for your sweet Selphie?" Quistis asked squinting her eyes a bit. "Yep Miss Trepe. I've been looking for my sweet Miss Tilmitt...or Mrs. Tilmitt," Irvine said winking at them. Serenity's face flushed red when Irvine winked at her with his charming smile. "I think I got a fan out there...right?" Irvine teased. "I am not!" Serenity protested.
"Sure Miss Leonheart. You love me," he said winking. "No I don't!" Serenity protested again. "Uh huh..."Irvine teased. "Oh Irvine! Even as a SeeD Cadet you still try to act your charm on ladies!" Quistis laughed. "Well Miss Trepe, my charm will never disappear. Young women just like appeals like this...don't you agree?" Irvine said winking over at Quistis. "Oh Irvine! Why can't you go chasing after some other girl? Don't you see that Selphie isn't intrested?" Quistis asked. "But Miss Trepe! I loved her since the first day I saw her!" Irvine blurted out. "What?!" Selphie exclaimed. Selphie jumped out with shock. "Oh hello Miss Tilmitt. I have been awaitin' for you to awake this lovely morning. Do you care for a stroll around Garden?" Irvine charmed. "I...I..."Selphie began. But Irvine took her arm and strolled her down. Then she asked him, "Why me?" "Oh Miss Tilmitt. You should see your beauty and beautiful spirit. It charms me. Me! I mean, charming me is quite hard...don't you agree?" he explained. "Oh Irvine!" Selphie blushed. Then Selphie said, "Did it have to be me?" "Yes," Irvine solemnly said. Then they went back and they saw Quistis talking to Serenity. "Hey! Um...Instructor Trepe, is it alright if I go to the Cafeteria for breakfast?" Selphie began, and then Irvine said, "Oh me too!" Selphie hesitated for a moment before she went off with Irvine. Then Serenity went back into Squall's room and she saw Squall still asleep. She smiled sweetly at him before she got up and went to the fridge. "Serenity?" Squall called. "Yeah Squall?" Serenity replied. "Come here for a moment," Squall instructed. Serenity immediately followed her brother's instructions. She sat down by him and asked, "What is it Big Brother?" He opened his hand revealing a beautiful star-shaped flower. He tucked it in his sister's beautiful orange hair and said, "My you look pretty Serenity. Just like you did years ago. Before I signed up, and before you did too." Tears filled up in Serenity's eyes as he stroked her hair. "Oh Squall..."Serenity began. But her brother cut her short saying, "Serenity, you're that sweet angel I've been dreaming about. The one that was to come and guide me. You are that sweet angel. That sweet light. You are the one that I have loved so much, yet never knew. You have guided me. Yet I still never knew." His words were tender to the girl's faithful heart. She loved her brother with a mighty love, but she never thought he would return it to her. She thought he would die before he ever got a chance to stroke her hair one last time, tell her he loved her, or return his sister's gratitude. But now, everything fell in place. She felt a strong sensation coming up her heart, and pounding like a jackhammer. "Squall...you saved me..."Serenity said. "Saved you?"he asked in confusion. "I thought that you would die before you could ever tell me 'I love you Serenity.', or ever stroke my hair again, or return my gratitude!" Serenity cried. She nudged her face into Squall's chest as he stroked her hair softly replying, "No. I could never die without telling you that or stroking your hair. Of course not. You're my little sister, and I want you to know that I really do love you. No matter what. I do." Serenity looked up at his brother with cheerful yet tearful eyes. "Thank you Squall...thank you," Serenity replied sweetly.
"Aww shucks. It was nothin', and you know that. It just was nothin'," Squall said with a smile spread across his face. "Oh thanks Squall! You are so kind! Sweet and tender!" Serenity said with a smile growing out. Squall returned her smile and hugged her. Then he got up and got changed for class, while Serenity got breakfast ready. In five minutes breakfast was ready and Squall was too. "We wear our old uniform?" Serenity asked. Squall nodded. "Well I got breakfast ready. You can grab something to eat and drink before we leave. I'm sure Quistis would approve of a healthy breakfast before your training. Wouldn't she?" Serenity recommended. "Yeah. I'll just go get my jacket and we can have breakfast and leave," Squall said. Serenity smiled sweetly at her brother as he walked out of their kitchen and into the bathroom to get his jacket. "Miss Leonheart, have you seen that brother of yours?" Irvine asked as he walked in and took one of Serenity's homemade cookies. "He's in the bathroom getting his jacket," Serenity pointed out. "Thanks Miss Leonheart," Irvine said winking at her. She felt her face blush out red. But of course, Irvine always winked at his ladies. She could hear Irvine say, "Hey! Squall! Get you and your sister to change into your SeeD uniform! We gotta go! Its a mission! Meet at the Front Gate a.s.a.p.!" "Okay," Squall replied. Then Irvine came out and she quickly turned away, her eyes fluttering, her face puffing red, and her heart pounding. She could only think, "Do I love him?" "Hey, Serenity. Get dressed in your SeeD uniform. We gotta go. I'll finish up breakfast while you change," Squall told him. Serenity nodded and headed off to change. Five minutes later Squall could only glare at her with awe and say, "You're...amazing..." Serenity smiled sweetly at him.
"Squall, do you think I'm turning into a young lady like Mamma?" Serenity asked her dear brother. "Yes. I believe you are," he replied with his sweet eyes focused on Serenity. "I am?" she asked again. Squall nodded. He smiled sweetly at his sister. "Lets go guys!" Zell called as he ran passed their room. "Lets go!" Squall said. The two headed off to the Front Gate. "Squall! Serenity! Over here!" Quistis called. The two ran over to the rest of the cadets and got their weapons out and ready. "We'll have to work quickly. Quite quickly. This mission specializes in speed, quietness, and most important, teamwork," Quistis explained. The team nodded and then Quistis said," Squall, because you are the captain, you must be very careful. Be cautious with your teammates. You can count on Serenity to be your co-captain. Now we will leave at once." They left the Front Gate and ran to a nearby town. They boarded a submarine and headed off to Dollet. "Squall, do you think that something might go wrong?" Serenity asked worriedly. "I don't know," Squall replied with a twitch in his eyes. "Oh," Serenity said. Her voice sounded stingy, yes, Serenity could be stingy at some point. She wasn't always perfect. Then Quistis arose and said," Serenity, you must fight the GF awaiting inside Desert Tomb. Only you hold the Angel's Wing. Also you might find here, a partner." Then a cute little collie dog, like Angelo walked up. "Her name is Angel and she holds great powers. Much smarter than any trained dog. She is only meant for a person carrying Angel's Wing. Otherwise, she is no use to them. Remember Serenity, Angel is here to help you, and to get you started. She is a good dog and I know you will love her," Quistis said. Angel hopped onto Serenity's lap and stuck out her tongue. "Isn't she cute Big Brother?" Serenity asked Squall. Squall didn't do anything. He just patted her head and turned away. Angel whimpered at him and stuck out her tongue. "Er..."he began, but he stopped as Angelo came out and lied down at Serenity's feet. "I think you have a fan!" Serenity said to Angel. Angel just puffed her head away as Angelo whimpered for her. "Aww, Angelo. Come here. Thats no way to treat Angel. You don't want to make her feel too loved," Rinoa laughed as she took Angelo into her arms. "Oh Angel. Are you okay?" Serenity kindly asked. The dear dog nodded her head quickly and took a short glance at Angelo, then she turned away. No one noticed it but Angelo. He stuck out his tongue and happily pranced about.
"Now, now, Squall, you should at least pet Angel. Not like a quick pat," Quistis told him," She is a very good dog." Squall turned around and patted Angel. Then she hopped onto his lap and Squall jumped out in surprise. Then Angel lied down on his lap and peacefully slept. Serenity sighed and said, "Aw Squall! She likes you!" Then Angelo hopped down and bowed at Angel. "Oh Angelo!" Rinoa laughed. Angel hopped off of Squall's lap and sniffed Angelo. Angelo stood up proudly that he had finally gotten Angel's attention, but then she just hopped back onto Squall's lap. Then Angelo whimpered and Angel hardly cared! "Oh Angelo, you've been rejected!" Rinoa said in a sarcastically sad voice. Then Angelo began to whimper at Angel and then left. He got up onto Rinoa's lap as she stroked his soft fur. "Um, Squall, what if, what if I can't defeat that GF?" Serenity asked worriedly, "What if I fail and everyone doesn't make it out alive?" "Oh Serenity," Quistis began, "You hold the Angel's Wing. You will never fail. I know. You have failed before, but you won't fail this. You hold what is needed. Don't worry Serenity, you specialize perfectly with Angel's Dust. Don't you worry." "Ok..."Serenity said softly. Her heart pounded as Angel licked Squall's face. He looked as if he was disgusted saying, "Ugh." "Angel come here girl!" Serenity called. Angel immediately recognized her voice and jumped onto her lap. Angelo watched Angel prancing about to everyone. Then Angel came to Seifer and stuck her tongue out. "Get outta here!" Seifer yelled. He tried to kick the pup but she jumped back and growled. Wings appeared out of her and she ripped out a piece of his pants. "Why you!" Seifer began but then suddenly Angel arose into mid-air. "What the...?!"Seifer yelled out. "As you should've known that Angel is an angel!" Quistis said, "You never even knew that Angel is a tough collie! She will attack anyone who tries to attack her or anyone who cares for her, like Squall, Serenity, and Rinoa. You should've known that at least!" Then the wings disappeared and Angel trotted around the room again. Then Selphie laughed as she petted the dear puppy's head. Angel jumped up and down doing tricks for Selphie as she said, "Oh Serenity! Your Angel here is so playful! You should be happy you have such a cute collie for a pet!" "Oh thank you!" Serenity smiled sweetly.
Then Angel trotted over to Irvine and he said, "Hello Miss Angel. You sure look cute today." He scratched Angel's chin as she growled happily. "Aww! How sweet!" Rinoa groaned happily. She patted Angel's head as she trotted off to Serenity. "Oh Angel. Here girl," Serenity called patting her lap. It seemed as though Seifer was watching Serenity with careful eye. Squall eyed him closely as it seemed that Seifer cared for Serenity? Was he watching for her? What could it have been? "Oh yes, and if you have been wondering why Seifer is here, he knows this about this mission. He used to live here, "Quistis explained. The others just nodded their heads in agreement or something similar except for Squall. He only watched. Just watched. "Squall, do we dock yet?" Serenity asked. For she too got bored like the others. "Not yet. But soon," Squall replied. Suddenly the submarine came to a sharp stop. "Now we dock," Squall told his sister. Angel jumped off of Serenity's lap and happily followed her. Then Angelo ran up to her and nudged softly at her. "Au. I think Angelo's in love, "Rinoa giggled to Serenity. "Yeah. But I doubt Angel is," Serenity giggled back. Then as they got off, the beach was yet still sandy and contaminated with hazardous items. The dogs wore special padding to protect them from all of the sharp pieces. "White flags," Selphie gasped. "White flags? Squall, what do white flags stand for?" Serenity asked. "Something...just something...its a horrid time if white flags are put up. You shouldn't ask, but because you didn't know, that was okay," Squall replied. Serenity gasped and clenched to her brother's arm. "Squall, what are we going to do?" Serenity asked. "I don't know," Squall replied. "Well, we are going to the other side of Dollet. Then we will board a ferry and set off for Timber," Quistis explained. So they walked all the way to the other end, but came across a mishap. "If you are from Balamb Garden, then you must destroy this robot. Only SeeD Cadets can destroy it with their high-tech weapons," the guard said. He unleashed a horrifying robot upon the cadets as it groaned, "Win and you proceed. Lose and you die!" Serenity clasped her brother's arm. He knew she was terrified so he said," You're a cadet. Don't worry, and I'll protect you. Don't be scared." Then Serenity let go of his arm and took out her Chain Whip, as the others took out their weapons. Suddenly dust flowed about as Serenity rose up into mid-air. Angel wings appeared as the crack of her whip sounded out a terrifying crackle. She instantly used her Chain Whip to choke the giant robot as Quistis wrapped its legs with her Chain Whip. Then Angel jumped up and down biting at the massive robot. Her teeth were so strong they made huge holes in them where oily substances leaked out. Angelo cannoned himself onto the robot and clawed at it, leaving scratch holes. The more he scratched, the more oily substances came out. Which meant the harder it was to stay on.
"Squall hurry! Use your Gunblade and slash it! It'll do the most effect! You'll destroy it!" Serenity explained. Squall charged at the robot and slashed it. It did work! Just like Serenity said! It fell to the ground with the oily substances leaking out of it as the guard said, "Lets go! You pass! The robot will explode on you if you don't get in NOW!" Everyone rushed into the submarine, but Serenity was last and was forced to jump. Squall reached out and grabbed her before she was ground up from the quick moving propellers. "Oh Squall thank you! I nearly fell into the water!" Serenity huffed and puffed. She sighed with relief as Seifer glared jealously at Squall. Then a tall young woman stepped into the room and said, "Hello. I am Dorothy Trepe. Quistis's sister. Older sister. Although your dear Instructor Trepe is much more successful in her job, I have a more effective attack. Yet still, she is your instructor. I am here to report what you will do. I am your guide and you must follow very carefully, because anyone who does not pay attention will be killed during this mission. The only way you can survive if you don't pay attention is luck. Right now there isn't much luck going around. So you must listen. First we will head to Edea's ship. We will then draw out all of her magic. Then when we fight her, we can only use magic. So stock it up while she does not see you. Am I clear?" Dorthy explained. Everyone nodded. Then they swiftly and quietly floated up next to Edea's ship. Before docking the submarine to Edea's ship, Dorothy said, "Remember, there will be guards you may fight, but when fighting, be sure to be very quiet. If Edea finds you, then we will end up dead! Or you could say, mission failed, including your life!" Then Dorothy handed them uniforms that the guards on Edea's ship wore. They each dressed in one fitting them nicely. Then they hid their weapons in a small carrier case attached to the inside of the jacket. They quietly boarded the ship and acted very casual. "Squall, what if you get mission failed trying to protect me?" Serenity asked worriedly. "Don't worry Serenity. It won't happen," Squall said trying to sooth his worried sister. "Oh Squall. I don't want to make you mad, but what if?" Serenity asked. Squall replied, "Then you are a big girl and can carry on without me. You know I will be looking down on you and will keep you in my heart forever." With that Serenity's eyes filled with big plump tears. The swelled up in her eyes and she asked, "Oh Squall! How could I ever live without you?" Squall replied most kindly and most encouragingly, "You can Serenity. You can." Serenity's big plump tears rolled down her cheek and suddenly she felt her brother's caressing hand against her face. His hand so tenderly wiping away her tears. Then a guard whistled and didn't know that Serenity was Squall's own little sister, but thought that they had a connection. "Oh Squall, if you do die, what will come of me?" Serenity's voice was seriously worried and choked up with tears that even Squall could recognize. "Oh Serenity, don't you dare say anything so rejectful. I won't leave you. Not now, not ever, "Squall replied with great dignity. "But Squall, if you die, I still can't bear it. I know you will be in a better place, but still...what will come of me?" Serenity said with her voice down lowly.
"Oh Serenity, please don't do this. You know I love you, and always will. Don't fail me now. I love you so truly. Don't be afraid to show yourself. Just don't. Don't," Squall said softly. He tried to comfort his sister by caressing her with his gentle hand. Stroking her hair softly and murmuring to her how he would protect her forever and be her sweet guardian angel. "Oh Squall!" Serenity said. Tears flowing from her eyes as she cried with her brother streaking his hand across her hair. "Squall...please don't ever leave me..."Serenity cried. Squall held her closely to his beating heart, for he too was frightened of his own death. If he died, he couldn't possibly leave Serenity. Who would take care of her? Seifer could not be an option. He was to hard and even though Serenity could manage herself, what would happen if Seifer caught her in his grasp? Something horrible could happen to her! "I will never leave you Serenity!" Squall declared, "I won't die and neither will you! I will protect you without dying!" "Oh Squall! Thank you!" Serenity cried out in happiness. Tears streamed down her face likes two rivers. He pushed Serenity's head against his chest and he could feel her hot tears seeping through his shirt and made a teary blot. Her hot tear dripped down his chest and was soaked up by the thick part of his shirt. The cottony fiber absorbed it without any problem and Serenity dried her tears. Squall smiled sweetly at his beloved sister. "What's troubling you Squall? Lets go! We must confront Edea! Lets go!" Quistis commanded. "I suggest we attend to them now Squall?" Serenity said. Her heart pounded like a jackhammer, for Squall knew. He had placed his tender hand on her chest and felt the blasting rampage that it ran in. "Yes," Squall replied quietly. His word was as if a tiny unaudible whisper. "Dorothy!" The two heard Quistis call. "What is it my sister?" Dorothy asked. "I think before we confront Edea, we should allow them to meet Saffy?" Quistis said in a low whisper. "Ah yes," Dorothy replied. When they were all at the front door to Edea's cabin, Dorothy and Quistis introduced their beloved niece, Miss Saffy Trepe. Her father was a Trepe, he was Dorothy and Quistis's older brother. They too looked upon him. Him and the eldest brother, Devon. Devon was a handsome gentleman, but no better than Saffy's dear father, Leon. "My! What a group you are!" Saffy squealed with delight. For she was already quite old enough for engagement, and she was engaged! Her beloved fiancée was guarding Headmaster Sill. Headmaster Sill was quite a charming old geezer. His only word were, "You can do it." His only speech was, "You can do it." For everyone admired the old man for his great responsibility. He loved young children like Serenity and even the youngness of others such as Saffy. Saffy was a beautiful sixteen year old and soon to be seventeen. For she was merely two years older than Serenity, but still, Squall loved Serenity's charm better. (He wasn't trying to be mean at all, but he thought his dear sister was the most charming young lady in all the world!)
"Serenity, my dear Aunt Quistis has told me about your fears and worries about losing your brother. Do not be frightened. For my brother had protected me before from that evil Edea. He did not die. For my caressing love for him saved him!" Saffy assured her. "Oh sweet Saffy! Thank you!" Serenity cried out in happiness. She swung her arms around the beautiful young lady. "Serenity, I think its time that you get ready for the battle, "Squall suggested. "Ok dear Brother," Serenity happily chirped. She stood up tall, her angel wings flying out before her eyes. She was a beautiful sight to behold as Squall watched her. No guards were watching her, so she let her spread out her wings and prepare for battle. "Oh Squall! How good it feels to stretch my wings again!" Serenity cried with her beautiful voice singing its way out of her mouth. Squall smiled at her and noticed what a beautiful young lady she had become. He thought to himself, "Serenity is quite the young lady I never thought she would become. Now she is a beautiful young lady. Well I suppose I should be glad for her. She is magnificently beautiful. Very beautiful." His thoughts were washed away when Serenity said, "Brother, lets go. The guards are coming, but they don't see me." Squall quickly brought his sister into his delightful arms and carried her down the steep sides. She carefully but quickly jumped out of his arms and they ran to the rest of the group...
Chapter 1
Squall's World...
Squall is an intelligent young man. He entered Balamb Gardens at the age of 15. Yet he never forgot his dearly loved sister Serenity. After he registered, Squall never knew that his sister missed him, right when he left! So she also joined at the age of 12 and began her missions. She bears the "Chain Whip" just like Quistis Trepe. Everyone in Balamb knows her. For she joined Balamb Gardens at the age of 10 and became a SeeD Cadet at the age of 15! Now she is instructor of Balamb Garden. 18 and teaching. Her unique skills have made her "heroine" to many students. Male and female. For Squall is an outspoken man, and when he finally meets Serenity, he remembers her sweet and tender heart, her free-like spirit, and her beautiful inner self...
"Squall. Please come see me at my desk at the end of the session. I need to talk to you,"Quistis called at last. Squall solemnly walked up to her desk with a grim face. "Yeah?" he asked with a sigh. "Do you have a young sister? By now at the age of 15?"she asked Squall. "I have a sister...yeah...15...now...well 14. She's turning 15 soon..."Squall replied slowly. "Would you like to see her? I'm sure she's dying to see you. Am I correct?"Quistis replied. "Yeah. I'd like to see her." Quistis got up and led him to the Dorms. She opened his room door and led him in. Then he saw a beautiful young girl sitting on his bed. "May I help you?"he asked softly. "Squall!"the girl cried. "What the...?" Squall was squished when the girl hugged him with her face nudged into his chest. "Oh Squall! After you left, I followed you to Balamb Gardens! I know it was wrong of me, but I couldn't stand it if you died! Thats why I've been living in the shadows for three years now! Oh Squall!"the girl cried harder. "Serenity?!" Squall's face looked at the girls' sweet cerulean colored eyes. The same colors as his. "Squall," the girl sniffled, "you...remember me?" "Yep. I've loved you and missed you too," Squall replied. "Well I'm glad you remember me!" Serenity stood up and smoothed out her shirt and jeans and looked at her brother. "I'm sorry I didn't listen to you and stay home...I just...really missed you," Serenity replied softly. "I think I'll leave you two alone," Quistis replied when she saw Squall's face looking rather troubled. "I think that would help," Squall replied, "We have a lot to catch up too." So when Quistis left, he stared gazingly into his little sister's eyes. The beautiful cerulean eyes he had missed for so many years. "Oh how I've missed you. I wouldn't have been mad that you followed me...but I just wouldn't want you to get hurt. Its too painful if you do get hurt. But I never knew that you could fight so well and so swiftly!" Squall explained. Serenity could only nod. She had missed her big brother so much that she was so speechless. "Squall. Its time for your exam." Serenity has already completed her's, and she may watch you. Only,"Quistis instructed. The two left the room. Out of the Dorms and to the homeroom. Squall sat at his seat and prepared himself. Serenity's beautiful orange-like hair glowed as Squall felt her hair tickle him a bit. He brushed out his hair and began the test.
"Okay, Squall...good luck. Please pass. Or else you'll have to take another course," Serenity explained. "Yes. That's very true. But Serenity has never failed. For she has watched you fight and has learned quite quickly," Quistis explained. So Squall began his test. At certain times, Serenity would give him faces. "What's wrong Serenity?" Quistis asked. Serenity only shook her head. Then Quistis came over and smiled at Squall's paper. "Is something wrong? Am I going to take another course?" Squall asked worriedly. "No Squall. You passed!" Serenity said happily. "Wow! I did?!" Squall said excitedly. "For the first time your excited!" Quistis pointed out. Squall gazed at Serenity. His heart pounded. He missed his sister so much that he forgot how much he loved her! "Wow. Jeez. Serenity. You just finally made me happy!" Squall said with his heart facing Serenity's. "Oh this is the best thing in all SeeD history!" Quistis sighed. "Oh wow!" Serenity exclaimed happily. "Oh! Cool...although Seifer will try to take it away...as usual," Squall sighed. "Seifer? Oh yes. I know Seifer. I saw him with you at the Dollet mission," Serenity began. Quistis and Squall could only nod in agreement. "I think Seifer is a coward! He left Selphie, Zell, and you behind just to save his bee-hind!" Serenity pouted. "Yes. All he really wants is a fight. How will he ever become a SeeD Cadet?" Quistis sighed. "He's a good student. But not good enough." "Rinoa cares for him...or well, used too," Serenity said. "Squall! Did you pass?" Rinoa busted. "Rinoa?" Squall asked. His voice tampered with. Rinoa's beauty stunned him, but Serenity's sweet gaze made him feel comforted. "Rinoa dear! Please! Can't we work this out?" Seifer's voice blew at Serenity. "Rino...a..."Seifer stopped. "Miss Leonhart. I'm sorry for disturbing you," Seifer said as he bowed to the lovely girl. "No. You didn't disturb us. Right Squall?" Serenity said. "Yeah..."Squall mumbled. Then Rinoa put her arms around Squall's neck as she glared at Seifer sticking her tongue out at him. "Oh Squall!" Rinoa said as she kissed his cheek. Squall blushed furiously as Serenity laughed at him. "Oh Squall! You'll never grow up!" Serenity laughed.
"Yeah Squall," Seifer teased. Serenity looked at him with a watchful eye. "Uh...yes," Serenity softly said. Seifer thought he was winning the lovely heart of a lovely girl. Then Serenity replied to Squall," Squall, will you help me with my training? I gotta go to the training center and practice." Then Squall noticed a beautiful golden heart-shaped locket. "Hey. Where'd you get that locket?" Squall asked. Serenity plucked out the locket and flicked it open. There was a picture of her brother. Then he unlocked his chain and there was Serenity! "I really missed you..."Squall said. Serenity smiled at him. "Oh. Now this is very sweet!" Quistis sighed. "Yeah..."Seifer mumbled. "Oh Squall! You are so sweet to your little sister! Hey Serenity! I'll take you to train! We can practice together!" Rinoa said. Her precious heart matched Serenity. "Can I Big Brother? Please?" Serenity begged. Squall nodded at his sister. "Oh yay! Thank you Squall!" Serenity said with her hopes up high. She and Rinoa skipped out the door as Quistis said, "I will escort them!" She left and caught up with the young woman and young girl. "So its just you and me eh, Squall?" Seifer teased. "Ugh. I need to rest. I have another day coming up and a day at the beach with my sister tomorrow," Squall said as he left the homeroom. Then Seifer chased after him and said, "I'll escort her to the beach and you can stay here and rest!" "No thanks. I want to spend time with her," Squall said pushing Seifer's offer out of the way. He ran over to the Dorms and then walked his way into his room. He sat on his bed thinking about Serenity and all the trouble she went through just for him. She really did miss me. She does love me, and I miss and love her back. Squall thought. His thoughts were jumbled in his mind as he remembered so many good times with Serenity. When they came back, they headed off to the Cafeteria. "Yum!" Serenity said as she nourished herself with a delicious sandwich. "Yes..."Quistis said as she drank a hot cup of coffee. "Ah!" Rinoa said as she sipped some iced tea. "Serenity would you like to go to the beach tomorrow morning?" Squall asked when he entered the Cafeteria and saw the three at the Ladies Table. "Oh yes!" Serenity said delighted. Then when Serenity was done, she headed to her brother's room and looked around for him. "Squall?" Serenity asked with fear in her voice. "Squall? He's not here. You're not in his room...you're in mine." "Seifer?" Serenity asked fearfully. A dark and tall shadowy figure appeared to be Seifer! He grabbed the girl's arms as he taped her mouth shut. Then Serenity took out her Chain Whip and cut the rope that he had tied around her. Then she ripped off the tape.
"You wanna fight? Then lets fight!" Serenity demanded. "Of course little lady," Seifer laughed. He took out his Gunblade and prepared to fight. Her Chain Whip cracked with a loud crackle as she snatched Seifer's Gunblade. "Serenity!" Squall yelled as he entered Seifer's room. He saw her with her Chain Whip and Seifer's Gunblade. Then he ran and tackled Seifer. "You wanna hurt my sister! Huh?! Do ya?!" "Squall! Be careful!" Serenity warned. Squall punched Seifer's face as Selphie, Rinoa, Zell, and Quistis rushed in. "What's going on here?! Seifer, Squall! Stop that this instant! I order you to stop!" Quistis demanded. But the two kept fighting. Fidgeting like children, except with fists! "Squall stop!" Serenity demanded, and instantly Squall got up and smoothed out his clothes. "Seifer! I couldn't believe you!" Rinoa screamed at him. "Yeah whatever," Seifer huffed. "Arr...you messin' with a lady ain't right!" Irvine said. "Yeah yeah. We all know that," Selphie pointed out. "Why Miss Tilmitt! I feel hurt. I thought..."Irvine began. His charm was unresistable...except for Rinoa, Selphie, Quistis, and of course Serenity. "Nope no love no nothing here between us!" Selphie cut in. "Duh!" Rinoa added. Serenity grabbed Squall by his arm and held him close. "Are you okay?" Squall whispered quietly to his little sister. "Yes Squall," Serenity answered. She glared at Seifer and her grip against him rose higher. "Squall...please...can we go now?" Serenity pleaded. "Yeah. Now don't you worry. Remember, I am here and always will be Serenity," Squall told her. She held her brother and nodded in agreement. "Irvine will you just leave me alone!" Selphie shouted. "Well my oh my. You broke my heart! I thought you'd love me forever and ever!" Irvine protested. "Oh stop it will you?! How will you win my heart?! You can't even do it right now!?" Selphie added. "Well Miss Tilmitt! I had my heart set on you and now you're throwing me away? Away in the trash? My Miss Tilmitt how will I ever wed you?" Irvine said with his heart falling. "Cadet Irvine I think she's got enough of your charms on her back. Why don't you buzz around some other young lady and let Cadet Selphie take a rest for awhile?" Quistis suggested. "Oh that would be pleasant!" Selphie exclaimed.
"Squall...can we go now? Please?" Serenity begged. Squall nodded and took his dear sister back to his room. "Oh Serenity. I hope you're okay. It is my job to keep you safe. Now look what happened! This is my entire fault. Mom and Dad told me to protect you, and it was just before they died! How could I have done such a horrible thing to my own sister?!" Squall told her. "Hush Squall. Its not your fault. I didn't know. I thought it was your room. I went in it and didn't find you. So I wanted to leave...but Seifer...he grabbed me and I attacked him. Its not your fault Big Brother. Squall, listen to your heart. Its trying to tell you its no one's fault," Serenity sincerely told him. He nodded when a gentle rap went about Squall's door. Serenity opened it to find Quistis there. "Hello. Good evening to you both and how are you feeling Squall? Serenity?" Quistis gently asked. "I feel fine!" Serenity said with pleasure. "Good, and you Squall?" "Fine," Squall mumbled to Quistis. "Ah now that's good. I just wanted to check on you two and see if you were all right from that ferocious battle with Seifer. He and I need to talk about things that he's been doing lately. See you two tomorrow morning in class. Okay?" Quistis said. The two nodded as Quistis exited their room. "Oh go away Irvine!" They could hear Selphie's voice and then Irvine's. "Oh please Miss Tilmitt?! I'm begging you. I love you truly! With all do respect, I love you like a precious flower of Balamb Gardens!" Irvine's voice was the sound of a tender beggar, begging for Selphie that is. "Leave me Alone!" Selphie pouted. There was a door opening and a door slam before the rackety noise was gone. "Squall, can I sleep with you tonight?" Serenity asked. "Sure Serenity. Sure," he said as he tucked her into his arms. He tucked her into his arms and pulled up the blanket covers to her chin. Then he heard her sweet breaths going in and out. As then he fell asleep. As usual he slept with Serenity. Her sweet-smelling scent always made him dreary and fall asleep without a doubt. They slept silently into the night...
The next morning, Quistis arrived early. Just at the break of dawn. "Miss Leonheart, I need to see you." Quistis's sweet voice thundered at Serenity. She left her brother's safe arms and opened the door. Bags grew under her eyes as she opened the door to Quistis. "Oh! Instructor Trepe! I'm so sorry! I just, was..."Serenity started to explain. "Oh no need darling. I understand," Quistis cut in. "Squall's not awake, is he? Because he's got a test today, and I want him to feel in tip top shape." "Oh! Squall! He's still sleeping. I think he'll be fine if I left for class...right? I meant that first he would come to you. I'm sure," Serenity said. "Yes. You know your brother quite well. I'm sure he would do that too. You've got a bright mind young lady," Quistis said. A sweet smile spread over Serenity's face as she kissed her brother goodbye and left his room. "Oh your dear brother is an excellent student! Now I know how you get such talent with the Chain Whip! Your skills are better than mines! Oh Serenity! Your talent and Squall's are spectacular! I...just...am so pleased! You two are...so...perfectly matched," Quistis explained. Serenity flushed red as the comments spread through her. "Oh Instructor Trepe! You can't be serious! My brother is the greatest Gunblade specialist ever! But, I'm not better than you are. I may be a SeeD, and graduated at the same age as you, but still! It makes no difference! You are the best Chain Whip specialist! Not me...you..."Serenity began. But she was cut short by Quistis's kind remark,"Oh pish-posh! You are one of the best! Just like your dear brother Squall. Squall has always glanced at me, as if expecting something. I for one, cannot understand this, but can understand that he loves YOU, and mostly ONLY you. You should be very flattered, I'm sure. But what has gotten to me was, I found out who my real brother is! Seifer Almasy! I mean, you have a perfectly good brother. He is sweet and tender. His heart is clean and pure, and he loves you dearly. Seifer on the other hand, he is rash and cruel. Always looking for a fight! But you! You handled the Chain Whip so professionally!" Serenity could feel her face exploding red. "Hello Miss Leonheart, Miss Trepe," Irvine said bowing his cowboy hat down to them. "Let me guess Irvine. Looking for your sweet Selphie?" Quistis asked squinting her eyes a bit. "Yep Miss Trepe. I've been looking for my sweet Miss Tilmitt...or Mrs. Tilmitt," Irvine said winking at them. Serenity's face flushed red when Irvine winked at her with his charming smile. "I think I got a fan out there...right?" Irvine teased. "I am not!" Serenity protested.
"Sure Miss Leonheart. You love me," he said winking. "No I don't!" Serenity protested again. "Uh huh..."Irvine teased. "Oh Irvine! Even as a SeeD Cadet you still try to act your charm on ladies!" Quistis laughed. "Well Miss Trepe, my charm will never disappear. Young women just like appeals like this...don't you agree?" Irvine said winking over at Quistis. "Oh Irvine! Why can't you go chasing after some other girl? Don't you see that Selphie isn't intrested?" Quistis asked. "But Miss Trepe! I loved her since the first day I saw her!" Irvine blurted out. "What?!" Selphie exclaimed. Selphie jumped out with shock. "Oh hello Miss Tilmitt. I have been awaitin' for you to awake this lovely morning. Do you care for a stroll around Garden?" Irvine charmed. "I...I..."Selphie began. But Irvine took her arm and strolled her down. Then she asked him, "Why me?" "Oh Miss Tilmitt. You should see your beauty and beautiful spirit. It charms me. Me! I mean, charming me is quite hard...don't you agree?" he explained. "Oh Irvine!" Selphie blushed. Then Selphie said, "Did it have to be me?" "Yes," Irvine solemnly said. Then they went back and they saw Quistis talking to Serenity. "Hey! Um...Instructor Trepe, is it alright if I go to the Cafeteria for breakfast?" Selphie began, and then Irvine said, "Oh me too!" Selphie hesitated for a moment before she went off with Irvine. Then Serenity went back into Squall's room and she saw Squall still asleep. She smiled sweetly at him before she got up and went to the fridge. "Serenity?" Squall called. "Yeah Squall?" Serenity replied. "Come here for a moment," Squall instructed. Serenity immediately followed her brother's instructions. She sat down by him and asked, "What is it Big Brother?" He opened his hand revealing a beautiful star-shaped flower. He tucked it in his sister's beautiful orange hair and said, "My you look pretty Serenity. Just like you did years ago. Before I signed up, and before you did too." Tears filled up in Serenity's eyes as he stroked her hair. "Oh Squall..."Serenity began. But her brother cut her short saying, "Serenity, you're that sweet angel I've been dreaming about. The one that was to come and guide me. You are that sweet angel. That sweet light. You are the one that I have loved so much, yet never knew. You have guided me. Yet I still never knew." His words were tender to the girl's faithful heart. She loved her brother with a mighty love, but she never thought he would return it to her. She thought he would die before he ever got a chance to stroke her hair one last time, tell her he loved her, or return his sister's gratitude. But now, everything fell in place. She felt a strong sensation coming up her heart, and pounding like a jackhammer. "Squall...you saved me..."Serenity said. "Saved you?"he asked in confusion. "I thought that you would die before you could ever tell me 'I love you Serenity.', or ever stroke my hair again, or return my gratitude!" Serenity cried. She nudged her face into Squall's chest as he stroked her hair softly replying, "No. I could never die without telling you that or stroking your hair. Of course not. You're my little sister, and I want you to know that I really do love you. No matter what. I do." Serenity looked up at his brother with cheerful yet tearful eyes. "Thank you Squall...thank you," Serenity replied sweetly.
"Aww shucks. It was nothin', and you know that. It just was nothin'," Squall said with a smile spread across his face. "Oh thanks Squall! You are so kind! Sweet and tender!" Serenity said with a smile growing out. Squall returned her smile and hugged her. Then he got up and got changed for class, while Serenity got breakfast ready. In five minutes breakfast was ready and Squall was too. "We wear our old uniform?" Serenity asked. Squall nodded. "Well I got breakfast ready. You can grab something to eat and drink before we leave. I'm sure Quistis would approve of a healthy breakfast before your training. Wouldn't she?" Serenity recommended. "Yeah. I'll just go get my jacket and we can have breakfast and leave," Squall said. Serenity smiled sweetly at her brother as he walked out of their kitchen and into the bathroom to get his jacket. "Miss Leonheart, have you seen that brother of yours?" Irvine asked as he walked in and took one of Serenity's homemade cookies. "He's in the bathroom getting his jacket," Serenity pointed out. "Thanks Miss Leonheart," Irvine said winking at her. She felt her face blush out red. But of course, Irvine always winked at his ladies. She could hear Irvine say, "Hey! Squall! Get you and your sister to change into your SeeD uniform! We gotta go! Its a mission! Meet at the Front Gate a.s.a.p.!" "Okay," Squall replied. Then Irvine came out and she quickly turned away, her eyes fluttering, her face puffing red, and her heart pounding. She could only think, "Do I love him?" "Hey, Serenity. Get dressed in your SeeD uniform. We gotta go. I'll finish up breakfast while you change," Squall told him. Serenity nodded and headed off to change. Five minutes later Squall could only glare at her with awe and say, "You're...amazing..." Serenity smiled sweetly at him.
"Squall, do you think I'm turning into a young lady like Mamma?" Serenity asked her dear brother. "Yes. I believe you are," he replied with his sweet eyes focused on Serenity. "I am?" she asked again. Squall nodded. He smiled sweetly at his sister. "Lets go guys!" Zell called as he ran passed their room. "Lets go!" Squall said. The two headed off to the Front Gate. "Squall! Serenity! Over here!" Quistis called. The two ran over to the rest of the cadets and got their weapons out and ready. "We'll have to work quickly. Quite quickly. This mission specializes in speed, quietness, and most important, teamwork," Quistis explained. The team nodded and then Quistis said," Squall, because you are the captain, you must be very careful. Be cautious with your teammates. You can count on Serenity to be your co-captain. Now we will leave at once." They left the Front Gate and ran to a nearby town. They boarded a submarine and headed off to Dollet. "Squall, do you think that something might go wrong?" Serenity asked worriedly. "I don't know," Squall replied with a twitch in his eyes. "Oh," Serenity said. Her voice sounded stingy, yes, Serenity could be stingy at some point. She wasn't always perfect. Then Quistis arose and said," Serenity, you must fight the GF awaiting inside Desert Tomb. Only you hold the Angel's Wing. Also you might find here, a partner." Then a cute little collie dog, like Angelo walked up. "Her name is Angel and she holds great powers. Much smarter than any trained dog. She is only meant for a person carrying Angel's Wing. Otherwise, she is no use to them. Remember Serenity, Angel is here to help you, and to get you started. She is a good dog and I know you will love her," Quistis said. Angel hopped onto Serenity's lap and stuck out her tongue. "Isn't she cute Big Brother?" Serenity asked Squall. Squall didn't do anything. He just patted her head and turned away. Angel whimpered at him and stuck out her tongue. "Er..."he began, but he stopped as Angelo came out and lied down at Serenity's feet. "I think you have a fan!" Serenity said to Angel. Angel just puffed her head away as Angelo whimpered for her. "Aww, Angelo. Come here. Thats no way to treat Angel. You don't want to make her feel too loved," Rinoa laughed as she took Angelo into her arms. "Oh Angel. Are you okay?" Serenity kindly asked. The dear dog nodded her head quickly and took a short glance at Angelo, then she turned away. No one noticed it but Angelo. He stuck out his tongue and happily pranced about.
"Now, now, Squall, you should at least pet Angel. Not like a quick pat," Quistis told him," She is a very good dog." Squall turned around and patted Angel. Then she hopped onto his lap and Squall jumped out in surprise. Then Angel lied down on his lap and peacefully slept. Serenity sighed and said, "Aw Squall! She likes you!" Then Angelo hopped down and bowed at Angel. "Oh Angelo!" Rinoa laughed. Angel hopped off of Squall's lap and sniffed Angelo. Angelo stood up proudly that he had finally gotten Angel's attention, but then she just hopped back onto Squall's lap. Then Angelo whimpered and Angel hardly cared! "Oh Angelo, you've been rejected!" Rinoa said in a sarcastically sad voice. Then Angelo began to whimper at Angel and then left. He got up onto Rinoa's lap as she stroked his soft fur. "Um, Squall, what if, what if I can't defeat that GF?" Serenity asked worriedly, "What if I fail and everyone doesn't make it out alive?" "Oh Serenity," Quistis began, "You hold the Angel's Wing. You will never fail. I know. You have failed before, but you won't fail this. You hold what is needed. Don't worry Serenity, you specialize perfectly with Angel's Dust. Don't you worry." "Ok..."Serenity said softly. Her heart pounded as Angel licked Squall's face. He looked as if he was disgusted saying, "Ugh." "Angel come here girl!" Serenity called. Angel immediately recognized her voice and jumped onto her lap. Angelo watched Angel prancing about to everyone. Then Angel came to Seifer and stuck her tongue out. "Get outta here!" Seifer yelled. He tried to kick the pup but she jumped back and growled. Wings appeared out of her and she ripped out a piece of his pants. "Why you!" Seifer began but then suddenly Angel arose into mid-air. "What the...?!"Seifer yelled out. "As you should've known that Angel is an angel!" Quistis said, "You never even knew that Angel is a tough collie! She will attack anyone who tries to attack her or anyone who cares for her, like Squall, Serenity, and Rinoa. You should've known that at least!" Then the wings disappeared and Angel trotted around the room again. Then Selphie laughed as she petted the dear puppy's head. Angel jumped up and down doing tricks for Selphie as she said, "Oh Serenity! Your Angel here is so playful! You should be happy you have such a cute collie for a pet!" "Oh thank you!" Serenity smiled sweetly.
Then Angel trotted over to Irvine and he said, "Hello Miss Angel. You sure look cute today." He scratched Angel's chin as she growled happily. "Aww! How sweet!" Rinoa groaned happily. She patted Angel's head as she trotted off to Serenity. "Oh Angel. Here girl," Serenity called patting her lap. It seemed as though Seifer was watching Serenity with careful eye. Squall eyed him closely as it seemed that Seifer cared for Serenity? Was he watching for her? What could it have been? "Oh yes, and if you have been wondering why Seifer is here, he knows this about this mission. He used to live here, "Quistis explained. The others just nodded their heads in agreement or something similar except for Squall. He only watched. Just watched. "Squall, do we dock yet?" Serenity asked. For she too got bored like the others. "Not yet. But soon," Squall replied. Suddenly the submarine came to a sharp stop. "Now we dock," Squall told his sister. Angel jumped off of Serenity's lap and happily followed her. Then Angelo ran up to her and nudged softly at her. "Au. I think Angelo's in love, "Rinoa giggled to Serenity. "Yeah. But I doubt Angel is," Serenity giggled back. Then as they got off, the beach was yet still sandy and contaminated with hazardous items. The dogs wore special padding to protect them from all of the sharp pieces. "White flags," Selphie gasped. "White flags? Squall, what do white flags stand for?" Serenity asked. "Something...just something...its a horrid time if white flags are put up. You shouldn't ask, but because you didn't know, that was okay," Squall replied. Serenity gasped and clenched to her brother's arm. "Squall, what are we going to do?" Serenity asked. "I don't know," Squall replied. "Well, we are going to the other side of Dollet. Then we will board a ferry and set off for Timber," Quistis explained. So they walked all the way to the other end, but came across a mishap. "If you are from Balamb Garden, then you must destroy this robot. Only SeeD Cadets can destroy it with their high-tech weapons," the guard said. He unleashed a horrifying robot upon the cadets as it groaned, "Win and you proceed. Lose and you die!" Serenity clasped her brother's arm. He knew she was terrified so he said," You're a cadet. Don't worry, and I'll protect you. Don't be scared." Then Serenity let go of his arm and took out her Chain Whip, as the others took out their weapons. Suddenly dust flowed about as Serenity rose up into mid-air. Angel wings appeared as the crack of her whip sounded out a terrifying crackle. She instantly used her Chain Whip to choke the giant robot as Quistis wrapped its legs with her Chain Whip. Then Angel jumped up and down biting at the massive robot. Her teeth were so strong they made huge holes in them where oily substances leaked out. Angelo cannoned himself onto the robot and clawed at it, leaving scratch holes. The more he scratched, the more oily substances came out. Which meant the harder it was to stay on.
"Squall hurry! Use your Gunblade and slash it! It'll do the most effect! You'll destroy it!" Serenity explained. Squall charged at the robot and slashed it. It did work! Just like Serenity said! It fell to the ground with the oily substances leaking out of it as the guard said, "Lets go! You pass! The robot will explode on you if you don't get in NOW!" Everyone rushed into the submarine, but Serenity was last and was forced to jump. Squall reached out and grabbed her before she was ground up from the quick moving propellers. "Oh Squall thank you! I nearly fell into the water!" Serenity huffed and puffed. She sighed with relief as Seifer glared jealously at Squall. Then a tall young woman stepped into the room and said, "Hello. I am Dorothy Trepe. Quistis's sister. Older sister. Although your dear Instructor Trepe is much more successful in her job, I have a more effective attack. Yet still, she is your instructor. I am here to report what you will do. I am your guide and you must follow very carefully, because anyone who does not pay attention will be killed during this mission. The only way you can survive if you don't pay attention is luck. Right now there isn't much luck going around. So you must listen. First we will head to Edea's ship. We will then draw out all of her magic. Then when we fight her, we can only use magic. So stock it up while she does not see you. Am I clear?" Dorthy explained. Everyone nodded. Then they swiftly and quietly floated up next to Edea's ship. Before docking the submarine to Edea's ship, Dorothy said, "Remember, there will be guards you may fight, but when fighting, be sure to be very quiet. If Edea finds you, then we will end up dead! Or you could say, mission failed, including your life!" Then Dorothy handed them uniforms that the guards on Edea's ship wore. They each dressed in one fitting them nicely. Then they hid their weapons in a small carrier case attached to the inside of the jacket. They quietly boarded the ship and acted very casual. "Squall, what if you get mission failed trying to protect me?" Serenity asked worriedly. "Don't worry Serenity. It won't happen," Squall said trying to sooth his worried sister. "Oh Squall. I don't want to make you mad, but what if?" Serenity asked. Squall replied, "Then you are a big girl and can carry on without me. You know I will be looking down on you and will keep you in my heart forever." With that Serenity's eyes filled with big plump tears. The swelled up in her eyes and she asked, "Oh Squall! How could I ever live without you?" Squall replied most kindly and most encouragingly, "You can Serenity. You can." Serenity's big plump tears rolled down her cheek and suddenly she felt her brother's caressing hand against her face. His hand so tenderly wiping away her tears. Then a guard whistled and didn't know that Serenity was Squall's own little sister, but thought that they had a connection. "Oh Squall, if you do die, what will come of me?" Serenity's voice was seriously worried and choked up with tears that even Squall could recognize. "Oh Serenity, don't you dare say anything so rejectful. I won't leave you. Not now, not ever, "Squall replied with great dignity. "But Squall, if you die, I still can't bear it. I know you will be in a better place, but still...what will come of me?" Serenity said with her voice down lowly.
"Oh Serenity, please don't do this. You know I love you, and always will. Don't fail me now. I love you so truly. Don't be afraid to show yourself. Just don't. Don't," Squall said softly. He tried to comfort his sister by caressing her with his gentle hand. Stroking her hair softly and murmuring to her how he would protect her forever and be her sweet guardian angel. "Oh Squall!" Serenity said. Tears flowing from her eyes as she cried with her brother streaking his hand across her hair. "Squall...please don't ever leave me..."Serenity cried. Squall held her closely to his beating heart, for he too was frightened of his own death. If he died, he couldn't possibly leave Serenity. Who would take care of her? Seifer could not be an option. He was to hard and even though Serenity could manage herself, what would happen if Seifer caught her in his grasp? Something horrible could happen to her! "I will never leave you Serenity!" Squall declared, "I won't die and neither will you! I will protect you without dying!" "Oh Squall! Thank you!" Serenity cried out in happiness. Tears streamed down her face likes two rivers. He pushed Serenity's head against his chest and he could feel her hot tears seeping through his shirt and made a teary blot. Her hot tear dripped down his chest and was soaked up by the thick part of his shirt. The cottony fiber absorbed it without any problem and Serenity dried her tears. Squall smiled sweetly at his beloved sister. "What's troubling you Squall? Lets go! We must confront Edea! Lets go!" Quistis commanded. "I suggest we attend to them now Squall?" Serenity said. Her heart pounded like a jackhammer, for Squall knew. He had placed his tender hand on her chest and felt the blasting rampage that it ran in. "Yes," Squall replied quietly. His word was as if a tiny unaudible whisper. "Dorothy!" The two heard Quistis call. "What is it my sister?" Dorothy asked. "I think before we confront Edea, we should allow them to meet Saffy?" Quistis said in a low whisper. "Ah yes," Dorothy replied. When they were all at the front door to Edea's cabin, Dorothy and Quistis introduced their beloved niece, Miss Saffy Trepe. Her father was a Trepe, he was Dorothy and Quistis's older brother. They too looked upon him. Him and the eldest brother, Devon. Devon was a handsome gentleman, but no better than Saffy's dear father, Leon. "My! What a group you are!" Saffy squealed with delight. For she was already quite old enough for engagement, and she was engaged! Her beloved fiancée was guarding Headmaster Sill. Headmaster Sill was quite a charming old geezer. His only word were, "You can do it." His only speech was, "You can do it." For everyone admired the old man for his great responsibility. He loved young children like Serenity and even the youngness of others such as Saffy. Saffy was a beautiful sixteen year old and soon to be seventeen. For she was merely two years older than Serenity, but still, Squall loved Serenity's charm better. (He wasn't trying to be mean at all, but he thought his dear sister was the most charming young lady in all the world!)
"Serenity, my dear Aunt Quistis has told me about your fears and worries about losing your brother. Do not be frightened. For my brother had protected me before from that evil Edea. He did not die. For my caressing love for him saved him!" Saffy assured her. "Oh sweet Saffy! Thank you!" Serenity cried out in happiness. She swung her arms around the beautiful young lady. "Serenity, I think its time that you get ready for the battle, "Squall suggested. "Ok dear Brother," Serenity happily chirped. She stood up tall, her angel wings flying out before her eyes. She was a beautiful sight to behold as Squall watched her. No guards were watching her, so she let her spread out her wings and prepare for battle. "Oh Squall! How good it feels to stretch my wings again!" Serenity cried with her beautiful voice singing its way out of her mouth. Squall smiled at her and noticed what a beautiful young lady she had become. He thought to himself, "Serenity is quite the young lady I never thought she would become. Now she is a beautiful young lady. Well I suppose I should be glad for her. She is magnificently beautiful. Very beautiful." His thoughts were washed away when Serenity said, "Brother, lets go. The guards are coming, but they don't see me." Squall quickly brought his sister into his delightful arms and carried her down the steep sides. She carefully but quickly jumped out of his arms and they ran to the rest of the group...