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(Evil Lives On is Part one of my three part series called "The Untouchable Syn" sorry that i failed to mention that.)

Chapter 2 ...I'm Sorry

(BALAMB GARDEN)

Rinoa arrived at the cafeteria for breakfast. Selphie, Irvine, and Zell were there and were waiting for the others.

Rinoa went to their usual table and sat down. "Where's Squall at?" She asked.

"He's talkin' with Cid," Zell answered taking a huge bite of a hotdog.

"(sigh) I wonder what their talkin' about?" Selphie asked.

Just then the intercom came over the Garden. "Will Zell, Selphie, Irvine, and Rinoa please report to the third floor office, thank you."

The four left the cafeteria, with Zell taking what hotdogs he could carry, and made their way to the third floor. Each of them wondered what reason their was to see all of them.

Finally they reached the third floor. Cid was walking out of the office and greeted each of them individually. "I think Squall needs to see you," he said wishing them a good day and then walking off.

They entered the office and Squall was waiting for them. It was a few moments before anyone said anything. Irvine broke the silence. "So what's the deal commander?" Irvine asked.

Squall told them of the situation. Their reactions were predictable. "Who would do something like that?" Rinoa asked. While not having spent her childhood at the orphanage, Edea was an important person in her life.

Edea was her mentor, her tutor. She had taught her how to use her sorceress powers, even though Rinoa didn't like to acknowledge the fact that she was a sorceress.

"We have to find Matron!" Zell exclaimed.

"That is sooo awful!" Selphie said.

"Squall, do you have any idea of who did it?" Irvine asked.

"Our only lead is Esthar." Squall answered.

"Esthar!!! Why them!?" Zell yelled. "What the hell is Laguna doing!?"

"Zell, calm down, nothing has been confirmed yet. I'm going to call Laguna after our meeting," Squall said trying to calm Zell down.

"Well, what are we going to do, Commander?" Irvine asked.

"After I talk to Laguna I'll decide the next course of action," Squall answered.

"Well goddammit, get on with it!" Zell yelled.

"(sigh) Alright, dismissed," Squall said and the others left.

Zell walked out of Squall's office. It was obvious that he was pissed. He was quiet all the way to the second floor balcony, were the group liked to hang out. They arrived and Zell let his anger out.

"This is bullshit!" Zell yelled. "What the hell is going on!?"

"Zell, calm down, please?" Rinoa pleaded.

"Calm down? Calm down? How the hell am I supposed to calm down when Matron is being held hostage and we're sittin here like a bunch of idiots!" Zell yelled at Rinoa.

"Zell, please. You're not helping by lashing out at us." Selphie said.

Zell sat down and put his hands in his hands. "I just hope Matron's ok," Zell said with a sigh.

Quistis then joined the group on the balcony and stood with her back against the ledge. "Hi everyone," Quistis said. "I have a question to ask. In order to have room for the orphans, we need to pair up. So will you guys do it?"

"Why us?" Irvine asked.

"Well I figured since we were such good friends that we could do it, rather than bother with someone else," Quistis replied. "Will you guys do it?"

"Yeah, sure," Irvine said.

"Sounds like fun!" Selphie said. "Kinda like a sleep over!"

"Zell?" Quistis asked looking at him.

"I don't give a shit." He said harshly but calmly.

"Well then, who will pair with who?" Quistis wondered.

"I'll stay with Irvy!" Selphie said latching on to his arm.

"Well that's taken care of." Quistis said giggling. "Rinoa you're taken care of. So Zell, it looks like you'll bunk with me."

"Just leave me alone, ok." Zell said burying his head further in his hands.

Selphie reached up and kissed Irvine on the cheek and squeezed him tight. "I love you Irvy!"

"I love you too Sefie, but could we wait 'til later?" Irvine responded.

"All of this is too surreal, I really hope Matron is safe." Quistis said.

Squall stood in his office staring at his phone. He had never felt comfortable talking to Laguna after finding out that he was, indeed his father. Questions always entered his mind about that. But he no time to ask. Especially not now.

Squall picked up the phone and called the main office of the Presidential Residence. Squall asked to speak with Laguna. When the line was transferred, Kiros answered.

"President's office," Kiros said.

"Yeah, Kiros? This is Squall from Balamb Garden, I need to speak with Laguna," Squall told him.

"Ah, yes Squall, right away." Kiros said.

After a few moments Laguna answered on the other end.

"Good to hear from you Squall. What's your business?" Laguna asked.

"Laguna...what do you know about the attack on Edea and Cid's orphanage and her kidnapping?" Squall asked finally.

"Oh...yeah, about that, Squall, ...I'm sorry." Laguna said hesitantly.

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