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Note: 60? I have way too much time on my hands. That are too much of an imagination to get it done in the time I do. Or both... Also, yes, I know there was probably a better way to writte this chapter, but oh well...
Chapter 60: Free Me
Tinsir's body clung to Squall's like a vine. Naked, and cold, they held each other. Thier sweat cooled thier exhausted bodies, and the feeling of being alive ran through them. It had been ages since he felt whole, and now she was sharing it with him.
He knew part of her was a cold blooded murderer, but looked past it. All he could think about was being with her, now that she was whole. They lay together as the tides of time turned, together for what seemed an eternity. Their bodies twisted into one, they held each other closer, and refused to let go.
Morning came, and with it hope. They repacked the belongings, and boarded their vessel. Headed to Esthar, time was against them. Soon the heavens would hear of her uniting, and with it battles. But none came against her. Perhaps fear of the new unbridled threat. She had grown more powerful since the last time she crossed auras with heavenlies. Or had a different threat hushed those against her? Though the fear gnawed at her mind, she knew she would prevail, good always wins in the end, as in all good stories. But what would be the cost for victory?
Esthar bustled with people, appearing as ants against the buildings, and roads. Squall used the radio to call the tower. No reply came, and her realized that his had been switched off. Probably when the F.H. workers were modifying it. He flipped the switch, and a small red button lit up. Soon loud airstation attendants could be heard, telling them to dock, and how worried they were when he went out of radio contact. Finally, they asked if Ocea was on board. They had orders to take her under arrest for the crimes she had committed.
Tinsir looked frightened at Squall, the hope she had found fading like a mist. He took her hand into his, and said no. After all, she was a new person in a way. Oceania was only a part of her, as was Latisha. Though he knew that he would be repremanded for it, he couldn't lie. And he couldn't risk losing her. He had learned from when Rinoa was taken, and this was like a second chance. Penance for a past mistake. A chance to redeem himself.
They landed, and got off. Her hair change let her by the guards unnoticed, and all was well until the others met up with them. Selphie ran to Tinsir, and Ellone ran to Squall as the others walked to them. Over the months, Ocea had been secretly helping Selphie with her problems, and only the two women knew. They realized that they weren't that different, and as Selphie put it, Ocea was, "Squall wearing a Selphie mask, and Rinoa's fashion sense."
Selphie cried out Ocea, and the guards took notice. They saw her, and that she was truly the sorceress. They apprehended the woman, and Squall, and took them to the prison in the Presidential Palace. Quistis, and the others stood helpless as Squall, and Tinsir were led away, being threatened with capital punishment.
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"Teach you to lie to the authorities," Kiros yelled at Squall. Squall said nothing, badly beaten, and such by the tyranical guards. Kiros had been around Laguna too long, their fears of Tinsir elevating to new drastic levels. Like humanity, they feared what they couldn't understand. A sad, and cruel fact about man.
Squall: Don't hurt her.
Kiros: Why shouldn't I? She's gonna be sealed tomorrow anyways.
Squall (tries to lunge, but falls; he's shackled): She's pregnant you bastard.
Kiros: You, and her? Ugh, man. And your kid's the bastard anyways. I don't see any ring on her finger, or yours. Plus, the last thing we need is another rug rat goin' psycho on us.
Squall: What happened to Dewn? If you hurt her-
Kiros: Relax. She's fine. Sent to the Shumis.
Squall (thinks): No...
Kiros: I am gonna get Ward. Bust ya up a little but for your crimes. Thought you'd be better than this, Squall. Liein' for a murderer. A sorceress at that. Ward! (exits)
Ward (enters): ...
Squall: ... Are you going to beat me up?
Ward: ...No.
Squall: You spoke?!
Ward: Yes, it has been two months since I could speak. Oceania repaired my throat... Your father has gone off of the deep end, and took Kiros with him. You must help him.
Squall: He is beyond hope.
Ward: No, he is misguided. Show him that she is not evil, and that she is not a threat. He will understand. Especially when Raine is brought up. She helped Oceania when they lived in Winhill. He blames her for Raine's passing. Prove him wrong.
Squall: How? He is stubborn, and
Ward: You are like him in many ways. Remember that. Now, go save Tinsir, and talk to Laguna. Go! Kiros will return shortly.
Squall: Thank you.
Ward unbound Squall, and gave him his gunblade back. Squall darted down the halls after Ward told him which cell number Tinsir was in. Squall almost passed it, but caught himself. He looked through the door window, and saw Tinsir on the ground. Special handcuffs by Odine had been put in her, her magic contained.
He pushed the button by the door, the seals broken. Using his gunblade he cut the cuffs into two. She looked at him, and shook her head. Though the chain was broken, the sealing units remained. He tried to free her, but time was running out. They dashed from the room, her slightly growing abdomen showing from underneath her shirt. Her weapons called unto her, and they tracked them down into the armory.
They entered, and she leaned against a wall. She used her powers to remove the cuffs by overloading the containing unit. Her magic too much for the cuffs. She laughed a bit when they fell to the floor, and grabbed her belongings. Squall stood confused, and she explained. Then they were off again.
Sirens blared, thier escape known. Ward found them, amd helped them out to the city through passages only he knew of. They hid in an alcove under the city, the water system flowing by. Ward returned to work.
Tinsir: Squall, I'm sorry for getting you into this mess.
Squall: It's okay. But why didn't you escape before?
Tinsir: It was not the proper time. It would have been, how do you say, too dangerous without knowing where you were, and such. I could have found you, but it may have been too late by then. Even pain for a moment for you at my cause is too much. I don't want to risk your life, or health.
Squall: ...
Tinsir: We need to find the others. They are in danger too. They are our allies after all. And most importantly, our friends. Poor Selphie is probably beating herself up ove this.
Squall: I know... Dewn is gone.
Tinsir: What?! Where?! When?!
Squall: I do not know why, but they sent her to the Shumis.
Tinsir: Damn it... She should be safe there though.
Squall: You're going to leave her there?
Tinsir: Yes, for her safety. She needs them. They are underground, and have magic to protect her. Though up here may be war, down there should be safe no matter what. That's why they set up thier village so deep. Hades cannot get to them through the layer of bedrock, and ice that is thick there, and the Heavenlies cannot get to them from above. The entrance can be shut off easily from the inside, and unpenetrable from the outside. It's a good defense.
Squall: I see.
Tinsir: Plus thier magic has been long revered by the Guardians. Even we do not wish to fight against them.
Squall: ...
Tisir: You could at least act interested.
Squall: Sorry. I was trying to figure a way out of this situation.
Tinsir: Uh-huh. I saw that look across your face. You already have an idea.
Squall: Can you still summon my mother's soul? Maybe she can talk Laguna into stopping this chaos.
Tinsir: I will try. When?
Squall: I think we need to pay my father a little visit.
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The palace guards looked on in wonder, Squall was walking to them with a pet lion. They stopped him at tthe door, obviously afraid.
Squall: She's a peace offering for my father.
Guard #1: Um....mmm.... okay. Go through.
Guard #2: No, dude. Do you wanna get demoted? He's a jail break. We need to report him.
Guard #1: Do you wanna piss him, or that furball off.
Cat: (growls) ...
Guard #1: See?
Guard #2: You called it a furball!
Guard #1: So? It can still kill us!
Guard #2: Where'd they go?
Guard #1: I dunno. Let's say that we didn't see them.
Guard #2: Yeah, the sorceress escaped too, so we can blame her.
Suddenly, a flock of pigeons came, and pecked their eyes out. Hee hee hee.
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Squall led the feline down the halls of the palace to Laguna's office. Time stood still as they went, trying to prevent any encounters of opposition. They reached the room, and stayed outside, listening in. Time went on like a swan song.
Laguna: What do you mean you can't find them?! How could you lose a pregnant witch, AND my son?
Kiros: It's not our fault, Laguna. You see-
Laguna: I don't see! I don't see that evil whore in front of my in chains. I don't see her dead, or sealed, now do I?!
Kiros: Lag-
Laguna: No, I don't want to hear it. Go find them, and you will lead a team yourself. Pyshing paperwork has made you become soft, Kiros.
Ward: ...
Laguna: What?!
Kiros: Okay, Laguna, I mean, Sir.
Squall (barges in): Enough is enough. Shut up, sit down, and don't pull any crap.
Laguna: Squall, you are ordered to return to your-
Squall: I am not following orders from you anymore. You have friggin' gone over the edge.
Laguna: Squall, you are being influenced by the sorceress.
Squall: No, you are being influenced by your fear.
Kiros: How dare you speak to Lag- your father that way.
Squall: Shut up. She isn't that bad. Kat?
The panther jumped into Laguna's lap, and stared into his eyes. She froze him, and showed him a vision she had of his future if he didn't cut out his odd behavior. But in the process, she realized that it was in fact, not Laguna in front of her, but a demon posing as him. How had she let this go unnoticed? She left his mind, and jumped back next to Squall. Then she rturned into human (er... kinda) form. As you may have guessed, it was Tinsir in disguise.
Tinsir: That isn't your father. I think Kiros is a demon too. Ward?
Ward: Yes?
Laguna: He spoke...
Ward: She helped me, so I will help her.
Kiros: Traitor.
Tinsir: Hero. Ward, care to join our side?
Ward: Yes, if we get back the real Laguna, and Kiros.
Tinsir (nods): ...
A battle ensues, and Tinsir used healing magic. She did not wish to kill the demons, she had a use for them yet. Squall attacked furiously, hating himself for not realizing the truth. Ward didn not utter a word, as if speaking would make his friends' freedom a lost cause. However, the battle was rather annoying, and Tinsir got fed up. She removed a set of two small blue jars, and opened them up.
Tinsir: Cry out in night/ Your spirit take fright/ I steal your soul by this light/ Powerless to prevent/ My magic shant relent/ Your will to mine bent/ Go into the glass/ Watch as my spell comes to pass/ Now I shall kick your ass.
The souls of the demons went into the jars, and she closed them tight. She used silver thread to turn them into necklaces, and put them around her neck.
Tinsir: Multipurpose.
Squall: ...(sigh) ...
Tinsir: What?
Ward: ... Laguna?
Laguna, and Kiros had been possessed, and now were free of thier bonds. Tinsir held out her hand to help Laguna up, and smiled. He looked upon her unsure, but accepted her aid. Squall began to wonder how much he should have hated Laguna, and how much the evil spirit.
Tinsir let Squall talk to his father, and led Kiros, and Ward out. Ward helped Kiros to his room, the man woozie from it all. Tinsir leaned against the wall, and played with the bottles. And she went into deep thought about the situation.
Note: 60? I have way too much time on my hands. That are too much of an imagination to get it done in the time I do. Or both... Also, yes, I know there was probably a better way to writte this chapter, but oh well...
Chapter 60: Free Me
Tinsir's body clung to Squall's like a vine. Naked, and cold, they held each other. Thier sweat cooled thier exhausted bodies, and the feeling of being alive ran through them. It had been ages since he felt whole, and now she was sharing it with him.
He knew part of her was a cold blooded murderer, but looked past it. All he could think about was being with her, now that she was whole. They lay together as the tides of time turned, together for what seemed an eternity. Their bodies twisted into one, they held each other closer, and refused to let go.
Morning came, and with it hope. They repacked the belongings, and boarded their vessel. Headed to Esthar, time was against them. Soon the heavens would hear of her uniting, and with it battles. But none came against her. Perhaps fear of the new unbridled threat. She had grown more powerful since the last time she crossed auras with heavenlies. Or had a different threat hushed those against her? Though the fear gnawed at her mind, she knew she would prevail, good always wins in the end, as in all good stories. But what would be the cost for victory?
Esthar bustled with people, appearing as ants against the buildings, and roads. Squall used the radio to call the tower. No reply came, and her realized that his had been switched off. Probably when the F.H. workers were modifying it. He flipped the switch, and a small red button lit up. Soon loud airstation attendants could be heard, telling them to dock, and how worried they were when he went out of radio contact. Finally, they asked if Ocea was on board. They had orders to take her under arrest for the crimes she had committed.
Tinsir looked frightened at Squall, the hope she had found fading like a mist. He took her hand into his, and said no. After all, she was a new person in a way. Oceania was only a part of her, as was Latisha. Though he knew that he would be repremanded for it, he couldn't lie. And he couldn't risk losing her. He had learned from when Rinoa was taken, and this was like a second chance. Penance for a past mistake. A chance to redeem himself.
They landed, and got off. Her hair change let her by the guards unnoticed, and all was well until the others met up with them. Selphie ran to Tinsir, and Ellone ran to Squall as the others walked to them. Over the months, Ocea had been secretly helping Selphie with her problems, and only the two women knew. They realized that they weren't that different, and as Selphie put it, Ocea was, "Squall wearing a Selphie mask, and Rinoa's fashion sense."
Selphie cried out Ocea, and the guards took notice. They saw her, and that she was truly the sorceress. They apprehended the woman, and Squall, and took them to the prison in the Presidential Palace. Quistis, and the others stood helpless as Squall, and Tinsir were led away, being threatened with capital punishment.
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"Teach you to lie to the authorities," Kiros yelled at Squall. Squall said nothing, badly beaten, and such by the tyranical guards. Kiros had been around Laguna too long, their fears of Tinsir elevating to new drastic levels. Like humanity, they feared what they couldn't understand. A sad, and cruel fact about man.
Squall: Don't hurt her.
Kiros: Why shouldn't I? She's gonna be sealed tomorrow anyways.
Squall (tries to lunge, but falls; he's shackled): She's pregnant you bastard.
Kiros: You, and her? Ugh, man. And your kid's the bastard anyways. I don't see any ring on her finger, or yours. Plus, the last thing we need is another rug rat goin' psycho on us.
Squall: What happened to Dewn? If you hurt her-
Kiros: Relax. She's fine. Sent to the Shumis.
Squall (thinks): No...
Kiros: I am gonna get Ward. Bust ya up a little but for your crimes. Thought you'd be better than this, Squall. Liein' for a murderer. A sorceress at that. Ward! (exits)
Ward (enters): ...
Squall: ... Are you going to beat me up?
Ward: ...No.
Squall: You spoke?!
Ward: Yes, it has been two months since I could speak. Oceania repaired my throat... Your father has gone off of the deep end, and took Kiros with him. You must help him.
Squall: He is beyond hope.
Ward: No, he is misguided. Show him that she is not evil, and that she is not a threat. He will understand. Especially when Raine is brought up. She helped Oceania when they lived in Winhill. He blames her for Raine's passing. Prove him wrong.
Squall: How? He is stubborn, and
Ward: You are like him in many ways. Remember that. Now, go save Tinsir, and talk to Laguna. Go! Kiros will return shortly.
Squall: Thank you.
Ward unbound Squall, and gave him his gunblade back. Squall darted down the halls after Ward told him which cell number Tinsir was in. Squall almost passed it, but caught himself. He looked through the door window, and saw Tinsir on the ground. Special handcuffs by Odine had been put in her, her magic contained.
He pushed the button by the door, the seals broken. Using his gunblade he cut the cuffs into two. She looked at him, and shook her head. Though the chain was broken, the sealing units remained. He tried to free her, but time was running out. They dashed from the room, her slightly growing abdomen showing from underneath her shirt. Her weapons called unto her, and they tracked them down into the armory.
They entered, and she leaned against a wall. She used her powers to remove the cuffs by overloading the containing unit. Her magic too much for the cuffs. She laughed a bit when they fell to the floor, and grabbed her belongings. Squall stood confused, and she explained. Then they were off again.
Sirens blared, thier escape known. Ward found them, amd helped them out to the city through passages only he knew of. They hid in an alcove under the city, the water system flowing by. Ward returned to work.
Tinsir: Squall, I'm sorry for getting you into this mess.
Squall: It's okay. But why didn't you escape before?
Tinsir: It was not the proper time. It would have been, how do you say, too dangerous without knowing where you were, and such. I could have found you, but it may have been too late by then. Even pain for a moment for you at my cause is too much. I don't want to risk your life, or health.
Squall: ...
Tinsir: We need to find the others. They are in danger too. They are our allies after all. And most importantly, our friends. Poor Selphie is probably beating herself up ove this.
Squall: I know... Dewn is gone.
Tinsir: What?! Where?! When?!
Squall: I do not know why, but they sent her to the Shumis.
Tinsir: Damn it... She should be safe there though.
Squall: You're going to leave her there?
Tinsir: Yes, for her safety. She needs them. They are underground, and have magic to protect her. Though up here may be war, down there should be safe no matter what. That's why they set up thier village so deep. Hades cannot get to them through the layer of bedrock, and ice that is thick there, and the Heavenlies cannot get to them from above. The entrance can be shut off easily from the inside, and unpenetrable from the outside. It's a good defense.
Squall: I see.
Tinsir: Plus thier magic has been long revered by the Guardians. Even we do not wish to fight against them.
Squall: ...
Tisir: You could at least act interested.
Squall: Sorry. I was trying to figure a way out of this situation.
Tinsir: Uh-huh. I saw that look across your face. You already have an idea.
Squall: Can you still summon my mother's soul? Maybe she can talk Laguna into stopping this chaos.
Tinsir: I will try. When?
Squall: I think we need to pay my father a little visit.
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The palace guards looked on in wonder, Squall was walking to them with a pet lion. They stopped him at tthe door, obviously afraid.
Squall: She's a peace offering for my father.
Guard #1: Um....mmm.... okay. Go through.
Guard #2: No, dude. Do you wanna get demoted? He's a jail break. We need to report him.
Guard #1: Do you wanna piss him, or that furball off.
Cat: (growls) ...
Guard #1: See?
Guard #2: You called it a furball!
Guard #1: So? It can still kill us!
Guard #2: Where'd they go?
Guard #1: I dunno. Let's say that we didn't see them.
Guard #2: Yeah, the sorceress escaped too, so we can blame her.
Suddenly, a flock of pigeons came, and pecked their eyes out. Hee hee hee.
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Squall led the feline down the halls of the palace to Laguna's office. Time stood still as they went, trying to prevent any encounters of opposition. They reached the room, and stayed outside, listening in. Time went on like a swan song.
Laguna: What do you mean you can't find them?! How could you lose a pregnant witch, AND my son?
Kiros: It's not our fault, Laguna. You see-
Laguna: I don't see! I don't see that evil whore in front of my in chains. I don't see her dead, or sealed, now do I?!
Kiros: Lag-
Laguna: No, I don't want to hear it. Go find them, and you will lead a team yourself. Pyshing paperwork has made you become soft, Kiros.
Ward: ...
Laguna: What?!
Kiros: Okay, Laguna, I mean, Sir.
Squall (barges in): Enough is enough. Shut up, sit down, and don't pull any crap.
Laguna: Squall, you are ordered to return to your-
Squall: I am not following orders from you anymore. You have friggin' gone over the edge.
Laguna: Squall, you are being influenced by the sorceress.
Squall: No, you are being influenced by your fear.
Kiros: How dare you speak to Lag- your father that way.
Squall: Shut up. She isn't that bad. Kat?
The panther jumped into Laguna's lap, and stared into his eyes. She froze him, and showed him a vision she had of his future if he didn't cut out his odd behavior. But in the process, she realized that it was in fact, not Laguna in front of her, but a demon posing as him. How had she let this go unnoticed? She left his mind, and jumped back next to Squall. Then she rturned into human (er... kinda) form. As you may have guessed, it was Tinsir in disguise.
Tinsir: That isn't your father. I think Kiros is a demon too. Ward?
Ward: Yes?
Laguna: He spoke...
Ward: She helped me, so I will help her.
Kiros: Traitor.
Tinsir: Hero. Ward, care to join our side?
Ward: Yes, if we get back the real Laguna, and Kiros.
Tinsir (nods): ...
A battle ensues, and Tinsir used healing magic. She did not wish to kill the demons, she had a use for them yet. Squall attacked furiously, hating himself for not realizing the truth. Ward didn not utter a word, as if speaking would make his friends' freedom a lost cause. However, the battle was rather annoying, and Tinsir got fed up. She removed a set of two small blue jars, and opened them up.
Tinsir: Cry out in night/ Your spirit take fright/ I steal your soul by this light/ Powerless to prevent/ My magic shant relent/ Your will to mine bent/ Go into the glass/ Watch as my spell comes to pass/ Now I shall kick your ass.
The souls of the demons went into the jars, and she closed them tight. She used silver thread to turn them into necklaces, and put them around her neck.
Tinsir: Multipurpose.
Squall: ...(sigh) ...
Tinsir: What?
Ward: ... Laguna?
Laguna, and Kiros had been possessed, and now were free of thier bonds. Tinsir held out her hand to help Laguna up, and smiled. He looked upon her unsure, but accepted her aid. Squall began to wonder how much he should have hated Laguna, and how much the evil spirit.
Tinsir let Squall talk to his father, and led Kiros, and Ward out. Ward helped Kiros to his room, the man woozie from it all. Tinsir leaned against the wall, and played with the bottles. And she went into deep thought about the situation.
