Notes: Okay, since I vented a little in the notes section before, I will give an update. My ex boyfriend, and I are friends, and to a degree it's still torture. I mean, just being around him is great, but knowing that I can't have him is killing me... You wouldn't understand unless you're like me. I don't care about but a few people (he was #2 on my list, 2nd only to my lil sis), and trust even less. He had (and has) this effect on me I can't fully describe, and give it justice. Oh well, I'm rambling on about him again...

Chapter 83: The Calling

The others walked to the light house, and climbed its long stairs. Zell tossed a rock on the roof, and hopped onto the railing that ran around the circumference of the glass structure. He almost fell, but regained his balance. He climbed onto the top, only to jump back down blushing.

Selphie: What's going on?

Zell: Um, well....

Squall (hops down): F*%#ing jerk.

Tinsir: It's not completely his fault. We should have paid attention. If it wasn't him, it would have been someone else.

Squall: Whatever.

Tinsir: .... Grr.....

Zell: Sorry, man. I didn't mean to-

Squall: Whatever.

Tinsir: It's fine, right Squall?

Squall: Sure, whatever you say.

Tinsir: Hmph. Baka.

Irvine: Well, um, what's going on here other than THAT...?

Tinsir: El armarse de Guardian.

Quistis: The summoning of the Guardians.

Tinsir: Yeah. (hops back up to top) They're almost here. Can you smell them, Squall?

Squall: I can feel, but I can't smell them.

Tinsir: It will come in time.

Quistis: What's going on?

Squall: ... (looks to Tinsir).

Tinsir: *sigh* Okay... (tells others about Squall).

Squall: ...

Selphie: That's wierd.

Tinsir: I can smell Odin! He's here!

Squall: Is that what that odd scent is?

Tinsir: Kinda dark, and death like?

Squall: ...Yeah.

Tinsir: Yep. Selphie, you, and the others go get into the clothes I had provided.

Selphie: Okay! C'mon everyone!

Zell (mumbles): She's chipper.

Selphie: Hurry up! (they exit)

Tinsir: Squall... Remember me always, okay?

Squall: Why are you saying that?

Tinsir: Just in case.

Squall: What do you know?

Tinsir: Don't get all defensive. I just mean, that should I fail, remember me.

Squall: Tinsir... What's wrong?

Tinsir: Nothing. Just a tad worried. But you are worried enough for both of us, so I'll quit. Also, be careful, okay? I won't always be there to help you. There are certain matters that I will be required to not be by your side physically. Watch your back. I couldn't forgive myself if you were killed, much less hurt. Even just you stubbing your oe will send my in a fury of panic over you.

Squall: Ha-ha. Very funny. There's something you're hiding. What is it?

Tinsir: You know better than to ask. But mt future is a mist before my eyes, and not even I can see it. It scares me. I can usually be able to see at least parts of it, but I can't...

Squall (trying to calm her down, and be suave at the same time, but failing, because, well, he's Squall): Well, I see your future right now.

Tinsir (knows better): Really?

Squall: Yes, and I see you, me, Dewn, and Aelin in the country where no one can harass us, and no more worry about the future. I see a large fireplace, and pond, and you teaching Dewn everything you know. I can see me teaching Aelin gunblade techniques, and Dewn too if she wants.

Tinsir: Ah, an "if"! That means it's not a prophesy, nor a fortune reading. *laughs* Thank you, babe.

Squall: You will not die, okay? Promise me!

Tinsir: I cannot make such a promise.

Squall: Promise me!

Tinsir (both teary eyed): Squall, I... promise I'll return to you.

Squall: While I am still alive. Not five incarnations later, or something. Or forty years later when I am a prune like Laguna.

Tinsir: I promise I'll return to you while you are still in this incarnation, and not old. And hey, Laguna looks darn good for his age.

Squall: *holds her* Promise me again.

Tinsir: I promise.