A/N: Great news people! I've gotten 2 great ideas for minifics that I'm hoping to write. But without further adieu.

~The Messenger and The Knight~

~Damn chickendog!~

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Cid smiled, "Very well, you will leave via Ragnorok November fifth. So yes Selphie you still get to go to the Garden Festival." Selphie grinned and jumped up, "Thank you Cid." Cid shook his head, "Don't thank me, thank Seifer he seems to have quite a bit of confidence in you. Now go get some breakfast you two seem hungry." Seifer and Selphie nodded walked out of the office rather quickly.

As soon as the door closed Squall sighed and shook his head, "Esthar Garden is... doomed."

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Seifer stood in front of them looking more menacing than ever. "Did you guys come to fight Matron? After all she's done for us?" Seifer said looking at the ragtag bunch of SeeDs his eyes stopping on Selphie. "Selphie, right? I wish we had time to get to know each other." Selphie just scoffed, "Nahh. You're not my type." 'Then why do I feel I can't do this, I can't... I can't hurt him.' Selphie got ahold of herself seeing the others charge. 'I can't..' She shut her eyes a few tears forming. 'But I have to.' She charged...

Selphie shot up from her sleeping position breathing extremely hard, her and her sheets covered in sweat. She looked at her clock.

~5:23 a.m. October 31~

Selphie looked over at her couch after hearing a strange noise coming from there. She saw Seifer sleeping on his back, trenchcoat as a blanket, with his mouth open slightly making a soft breathing sound. She sighed feeling a bit more at ease remembering the dinner she treated him to after Cid had ageed to allow them to become Commander and Headmistress of Esthar Garden. 'What was that dream about? I haven't thought about that battle for a while.' She looked over at Seifer smiling warmly. 'My Knight.' She yawned and got out of her bed. She walked over to the couch as quietly as she could and crawled under the trenchcoat onto Seifer. She laid her head on his chest, where she quickly fell asleep.

~7:17 a.m. October 31~

Selphie woke to the smell of what she could tell was ham and maple syrup. She opened her eyes slightly so realize that Seifer was no longer under her, but was eating ham and what looked like Timber toast (A/N: Closest thing to France I could think of.) at her desk. She sat up as best she could under the weight of Seifer's trenchcoat. Seifer noticed the movement out of the corner of his eye and turned his head with a genuine smile on his face. "Morning beautiful." Seifer said warmly then yawned. Selphie blushed slightly and replied energetic as ever, "Good morning Seify!" Seifer turned his head finishing his ham. "I got you some breakfast too while I was up." He pointed to the plate of toast and ham with a bottle of syrup next to it. Selphie smiled looked at her clock, "7:20! I'm usually not up for another hour!" Her complaining stopped when her stomach growled. "Oh well, I'm hungry." She jumped up and began covering her plate with syrup.

Seifer sighed as he reclaimed his coat, sliding it on. "I've got some stuff to do today, but I'm still going to pick you up for the festival at six, ok?" Seifer said walking over to Selphie at her desk. Selphie nodded taking a bite of her ham. Seifer leaned over and kisses her forehead before walking towards the door, "Ok then I'll see you at six Selph." Seifer walked out of Selphie's room with a smile on his face. Selphie sat their eating her food with what could only be described as a "giddy schoolgirl" grin on her face.

~5:53 p.m. October 31~

Selphie just finished putting on what could only be described as a Seifer costume that actually fit her. (A/N: I got a pic for this www21.brinkster.com/daylightslumber/ff8girls/selphie/images/rhi03.jpg ) She slid on the coat and smiled at herself in the mirror. She spoke softly to herself, "Hyne I look good." She walked over to her door after hearing a knock. She opened the door to either the funniest or possibly best costume Seifer could of chosen. He was dressed exactly like Headmaster Cid, except his hair that was still combed back, but he was wearing the vest glasses everything. She smiled as she waited for his response to her costume. Seifer smirked, "At least I know what I'd look like if Hyne made me a woman." Selphie grinned, "And I know what you'll look like in 30 years." She leapt up onto her tip-toes kissing her passionately. Seifer caught by surprise took one moment to respond, but respond he did. After a five minute lip lock Seifer pulled back, "Ready?" Seifer asked extending his arm. Selphie took his arm and nodded. They walked to the quad, Selphie laying her head on Seifer's shoulder.



~6:05 p.m. October 31~

Rinoa sat at a table with Quistis and Zell. Rinoa was dressed like an angel, halo and all. Quistis declined to dress up as did Irvine whom she would pick up from the Infirmary a little later in the night. And of course Zell was dressed like a giant hotdog. The Festival started a bit before six and Rinoa still hadn't seen Selphie. She had heard from Quistis that Selphie was dating someone new. And Quistis was refusing to say because she had promised Selphie she wouldn't say. Rinoa sighed and spoke to no one in particular, "Why does Squall always have to work when dances happen?" Quistis replied, "Don't worry Rinoa he'll be here in the next hour." Rinoa sighed again, "Why hasn't Selphie told me who she's dating yet? It's not like she's dating Seifer!" Quistis kept quiet on that question. After another ten minutes Rinoa whom was slightly annoyed said, "Where's Selphie, shouldn't she be here by now?" Quistis sipped her drink then replied, "I'm sure she'll be here any..." She dazed off looking towards the entrance to see Selphie dressed in a mini-Seifer outfit, and Seifer standing next to her looking like none other than Headmaster Cid.

Rinoa's jaw dropped and looked at Quistis. Quistis stared back hoping Rinoa's initial shock wouldn't last long. She looked from Rinoa to Zell who looked like he'd turned to stone. Quistis tapped Zell's shoulder, all she got was a mumbled, "Selphie and.., Selphie and Sei..., Selphie and Seif..., SELPHIE AND THAT LAPDOG!!" Zell's final complete sentence made Rinoa and Quistis jump.

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~6:30 October 31~



Selphie smiled as she talked to Matron after telling her about Seifer and her new relationship. Matron just smiled, "It's good to hear you finally found someone you can love." Selphie blushed a light shade of pink, "I'm not sure I love him yet, but I do like him a lot." Selphie said innocently as she looked at Seifer part way across the Quad, he was talking to his former posse. She excused herself and went to go talk to Rinoa, Quistis, and Zell.

~Seifer~

"You're what?!?" Seifer asked dumbstruck. Fujin replied using the regular voice she been using since she's gotten the great news, "Raijin asked me to marry him, and we're going to move to Fisherman's Horizon." Seifer just looked at them still slightly dumbstruck. Raijin tried to bring him out of it, "Yeah, but you said you had some news to tell us, ya know?" Seifer snapped back to reality immediately, "Oh yeah you see I..." Seifer was cut off by the sound of metal on glass as he looked to see Cid standing on the stage.



~Quad~



"SeeDs, students, and faculty. I would like to thank you for coming to this very wonderful costume Garden Festival. I would also like to thank Selphie Tilmitt for organizing this event, so if you would please let her hear some applause." A second later clapping erupted from everyone in the Quad. Selphie sat at the table next to her friends and grinned. After a few seconds Cid began talking again, "Now I have some very important news. President Laguna Loire contacted my office about a week ago and informed us that Esthar has just finished constructing their Garden. He asked us to choose a Commander for that Garden. We chose one of our greatest fighters to take this position, so I would like to be the first to announce that Seifer Almasy is the new Commander of Esthar Garden." From the crowd could be heard a few shocked gasps, but eventually clapping. Cid continued, "We asked Commander Almasy to choose someone to act as headmaster for Esthar Garden. I am proud to announce that he chose Selphie Tilmitt who will be the new Headmistress of Esthar Garden." Clapping erupted with a few whistles. "So I would like to commend these SeeDs on their service to this Garden and wish them luck on their new adventure. Now please enjoy the rest of the festival."



~Selphie~

She looked at her friend's suprised glances as Cid finished. Everyone spoke at the same time, "Congratulations, Selphie!" Selphie blushed slightly and smiled, "Thanks guys." Squall walked up behind Rinoa and placed his hands on her shoulders. Then he whispered in her ear to come dance with him. Selphie felt the overwhelming feeling of deja vu at this sight. But before she knew it she had a pair of hand on her shoulder's she looked up to see Seifer with his usual smirk present. "Enjoying your festival Headmistress Tilmitt?" Seifer asked with obvious amusement in his voice from calling her by her new title. Selphie just giggled, "Yes I am very much Commander Almasy."

Seifer almost truly smiled but any chance of that was stopped by Zell. Grabbing Seifer by his tie he dragged Seifer out into the empty hall. Zell threw Seifer against the wall opposite of him. Seifer just chuckled not even fazed by the obviously enraged man in front of him. Seifer's lips curved into an evil smile, "Lovely costume you have there chickenwuss. Don't go looking in a mirror you'll start drooling over yourself." Zell's fist connected with the side of Seifer's face, "Lapdog." Seifer didn't even cringe at the punch, "Better than a chickendog." Zell smirked, "Brave words from an unarmed man." Zell went into his fighting stance. Seifer laughed at the insinuation the chickenwuss was making. "I don't need to be armed to beat you." Seifer gave Zell his "bring it" taunt.

Selphie stood in the shadows watching the conflict. Zell charged Seifer. Seifer grabbed Zell around the neck with one hand, then lifted him about a foot off the ground, pressing him against the wall. Seifer looked at his helpless prey, "Just be glad you're Selphie's friend. She means too much to me to kill you and ruin the relationship I have with her." Selphie smiled in the shadows, touched by what Seifer said, she snuck back to the Quad quietly.. Seifer tossed Zell aside and began walking back towards the Quad. "What are you gonna do to Selphie cuz whatever it is I know it isn't good." Zell was laying on his back on the floor regaining his breath. "Seifer didn't turn, "Something I wouldn't expect you to understand." Zell laughed not moving, "Like your romantic dream." Seifer half smiled at the mention of his old dream, "Yeah sort of like that I guess."

Seifer opened the door to the Quad and looked for Selphie. She was still at her table talking with Quistis. He snuck up on her and pecked her on the cheek from behind. Selphie jumped slightly, turning to look behind her. Seifer smiled and held out his hand to her, "May I have this dance?" Selphie blushed at how polite Seifer was being. She looked over at Quistis, "Be back in a few minutes Quisty."

Selphie stood up and followed Seifer as he led them towards the center of the dance floor. Selphie had hoped for this and was wearing a pair of platform boots with her outfit that added six inches to her height. The was still a good difference between them, but it was manageable. She wrapped her arms around his neck, as Seifer wrapped his around her waist. Some slow blues started to play as they swayed back and forth looking each other in the eye. A few minutes into the song Selphie laid her head against his chest and just sighed with a smile on her face. During the duration of the night she thought about what Matron had said. "Seifer I've been thinking a lot recently and I think there's something I need to tell you." Seifer didn't say anything but gave her a small groan letting her know he was listening. She pulled back and looked him in the eye, "Seifer, my knight, I think I might be in love with you." Seifer's body stiffened slightly he looked at her with no emotion on his face. He leaned down his face an inch from hers, "Well my little messenger girl... I know I'm in love with you." A genuine smile graced Seifer's lips as Selphie smiled brightly and brought him into a fiery kiss.

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