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me, at least that's the positive side of it.
AN: just read and review and that makes me happy. I hope this chapter makes you all happy! One thing: I'm going away for a few days, 3 to be precise, so I won't have a lot of time to type the next chapter. But don't go thinking I stopped because of no interest. I'll just update a little bit later then you'd expect from me. But this gives you guys more time to review! Have fun!
~ Chapter ten: Dreams ~
In a large white hall there was a chair. Just one. On the chair was a man. He didn't look old, but he wasn't very young either. At both sides of the door there was a man in full uniform. No one spoke. The silence was eery. The man was staring out in front of him, his eyes filled with boredom and fatigue. He looked strained.
Someone knocked on the door and the sound nearly made him jump. The men at the door opened it and a young woman came walking through. Her face was hidden under the hood of her darkblue cloak.
The boredom disappeared from the man's eyes.
"Ah.........It's been a while since I saw you last."
"Just a few days father."
He smiled. "Even so. A few days ca be a long time when nothing happens. Certainly for an old man."
"You're not old........."
"Perhaps not. Come, sit down. Tell me all about your trip."
She sat down at the side of the chair. "Everything is going well. They have almost agreed. And what they want is very reasonable. But, ofcourse, if this doesn't work we'll have no other choice than to attack. For we will not be underestimated. We WILL be taken seriously. If you're not withi us, then you're against us!"
"Calm down my dear! I agree with you, but let's not act to hastily."
"Yes father. I- I will calm down."
The man stood up and walked towards the balcony. "Tell me.........did you see him again?"
"Yes father, he was there."
"And?"
"He.........he still loves me. He has been true to me all this time and he still wants to marry me."
"Good.........but if he hurts you.........in anyway.........If he hurts you then he'll be sorry. You know I am not forgiving to the people who hurt my little daughter."
She sighed agitated: "Father! I'm not little anymore! But you are right. I doubt very much that he will hurt me, for he is smitten with me. But I assure you father, if he hurts me, then I will hurt him back. I'll destroy his city with the snap of a finger. I will call the army to fight this injustice and he, and his friends, and everyone will pay. All I have to do is break off our negotiations. It's all in his hands. He decides the outcome of the discussion."
The old man smiled. His daughter had grown into a beautiful woman, who knew exactly what she wants and how to get it. He had raised her well.
"My dearest daughter. It pleases me to see you have become such a strong willed person. This.........school I sent you to has done you good. You're not only a fighter, but a leader as well."
She walked towards the balcony as well and stared out ito the ocean. It was such a calm day, a peaceful day. It made her happy, knowing all the power she needed was at the snap of a finger. As she gazed into the deep blue, she felt something strange. Something was wrong. It felt like something wasn't.........whole.
Her head suddenly started spinning, so she grabbed the nearest thing to keep herself from falling down. Her father had noticed and lead her towards the chair in th hall.
"What's wrong my child?"
She didn't answer him, but glanced at the bracelet she was now holding in her hand.
"He took it off. That's the only explanation. He took it off and.........if he dared. Oh if he dared to even look at another, if he has fallen for another, he will pay dearly indeed! With his life he will pay."
Her father was now frowning worriedly. "Who? Who took what off?"
"I- I have to go back father, there's an emergency. Prepare a ship."
"But dear, the earliest ship to take you back isn't leaving till Monday.........the boats are all away and-"
"FINE! I'll wait!"
Fire was burning behind her eyes.
'If he dared to forget me then he will pay. And so will all around him. He is not getting away this easy.'
He shivered. The fire in her eyes was frightening. Ice cold anger with no compassion. With a start he woke. He felt cold. But something warm spreaded through his body. He could move his fingers, his toes and slowly he could move his entire body. It was quiet around him. Not a sound at all. Carefully he opened his eyes. It took a minute before he could focus.
He couldn't see anyone. The room was totally empty. He sat up to suddenly and his head started spinning once again. After a few minutes it stopped and he stood up from his bed.
He opened the door of his room and looked at the desk. The doctor wasn't there. What was he doing here? He had been in the Training centre.........and.........and he had been attacked.........and Quistis had been there.........
'Oh yeah.........I got bitten.........I was wounded. But Quistis cured me and I- But she wouldn't let me. I.........I must've fainted after that.'
He walked back to his bed and noticed a chart on the table.
'.........great bloodloss.........new donor.........miss Trepe! Quistis was.........my blooddonor.........wow, she did that for me.........'
He couldn't imagine anyone doing something like that for him. He looked through the window seperating their rooms. There she was. Fast asleep. And so beautiful. She had saved him. He smiled weakly.
He returned to his bed, still feeling unstable in his legs. He closed his eyes, but couldn't fall asleep again. A memory of a dream kept coming back. A girl, no a woman had been there. At first she had been loving and kind. But this had suddenly changed. She was talking about war and about death. She would kill everyone if he.........he?
'Yes it was me she was talking about. I'm sure of it.'
He had recognised those eyes. Not the look in them, but the eyes had unmistakebly belonged to Fujin. Would she do anything like that?
'But I don't have to worry. That was only a dream and I haven't fallen for- '
He glanced back at the window. He was in love.........he knew it. And it wasn't with his fiancée.
'But I DO love Fujin, don't I? I proposed to her! That must mean something. Maybe.........can a man be in love with more than one woman at a time? Because.........Quisty.........No.........yes.........And anyway, it was just a dream. It's not real so either way I'm safe.'
He closed his eyes again and almost immediately fell asleep.
* * *
It was a hot day. The others were waiting at the beach. It was Squall's last day and they were having a going-away party. But, although the others were waiting, she wasn't going in their direction. In her pocket was something small. A present. She was proud, it had cost a big part of her savings. But her friends was worth it.
But he had run away from them as soon as he had heard about Squall. And she.........she was trying to keep up with him.
"Wait for me! I'm not as fast as you are! Wait up!" she called after him.
She saw him running to the garden and so she followed him there. He was sitting on the ground. She sat down next to him and tried to comfort him.
"Seifer, don't be angry. He doesn't WANT to go."
The boy replied surprised and she explained.
"He wants to stay here, with us. And he won't forget us."
"Quisty, you won't leave too will you? I need friends. You guys are the only friends I have."
The girl smiled at him. She put her hand out and said: "Pinky promise!"
They locked their pinkies
"I promise I will never leave voluntarily and I promise I will never forget you." She added.
"I've got a present for you. It's a really late birthday present, but I had to save up money before I could buy it for you." She said, offering him the present she had been keeping in her pocket.
Seifer unwrapped it.
"...is this a dogchain?" he asked surprised.
But she shook her head.
"No silly, it's a necklace for you. Turn it around."
The boy turned the silver chain around and looked at the inside of the little silver plate.
"I won't forget you ~ Quisty" he read out loud.
"You have to always wear it." Quistis warned.
He nodded. "Wow Quisty.........thanks. It's great." He said as she was hanging it around his neck.
He knew he would never take it off. And she knew he knew this. Together they ran back to the beach, closely followed by Matron.
* * *
She awakened with a soft smile on her face. That had been a nice dream. More of a memory than a dream but nice all the same. She couldn't believe she had forgotten about the necklace. But then again, she had forgotten a lot of things.
No one else was in the room, so she carefully stood up and walked a few paces. Her dizzyness was barely a problem. And she didn't feel weak either. Just a bit tired.
She walked to the window in between the two rooms. Seifer looked asleep. As he was lying there so peacefully, she could hardly imagine that this man had tried to kiss her less than a day ago. And she couldn't imagine she had resisted either.
'But it was for the best.' She sighed.
He stirred. He was waking up. As he opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was her, looking at him through the window. He stood up and walked towards her. She looked directly into his eyes and raised her hand flat against the glass. He looked at it and placed his hand over hers. The glass was the only thing seperating them.
"Quistis I-"
But at that moment the doctor came in. "Ah good. Both of you awake now eh? If you feel up to it then you can go. But take it easy! Don't make any sudden movements and try to do as little as possible."
Quistis was the first to break their eyecontact. She turned away and gathered her stuff. She didn't look at Seifer again as she walked away. He just stared at her. Not able to understand.
The doctor smiled: "For heaven's sake. If you like her that much then tell her. It's pretty obvious you like her, you know."
Seifer immediately turned around to hide his blush.
"Me? Like her? Nah! We're just friends........."
"Sure sure.........like I didn't hear that one before. Wel.........it's your business not mine.........so scram. You're healthy and you have no intention to stay here any longer than necesary do you?"
He shook his head and collected his things. When he closed the door behind him the doctor started laughing.
"Just friends! Ha ha! Yeah right! They've got as much chance of being 'just friends' as a Cactuar has turning into a Moomba!"
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Firess Ifrit Devil: Thank you for correcting me on how to spell doctor, I kinda got confused with the dutch word. Gomen nasai! Oh, and who knows, maybe Fujin WILL come back.........or maybe she won't ;) I'm not gonna tell you just yet. You'll have to endure the suspense a little bit longer.
Dark Angels: Thank you so much again! I am really really really flattered that you called me the coolest author. Hope this chapter was alright, and yeah: Fujin's pissed alright.........what will this cause eh?
Sickness in Salvation: Don't hate me for that accident I put Seifer in! I couldn't let him die, he's the main character! Besides, he's cute.........for an animated person.........but don't worry. He'll live this accident through.
Verdanii: You know, you made me think about changing the story a bit! Because you wondered if Seifer would still love Quisty after waking up. But then I decided it would be too much of a bother, altering the story when I've already finished it.........but thanks again for the review!
Frost: Gee, I'm all blushing. You are smothering me with sweet and lovely reviews! Thank you so much. And about that word.........that's the Dutch way to spell doctor, and I mixed them up. So, thanks for correcting me, I really appreciate it!
GalWivAGunblade: Well, a Seifu is a story where Seifer and Fujin are coupled together.........like a Seiftis is Seifer and Quistis coupled together. Squinoa is a Squall Rinoa story.........and Selvine is a Selphie Irvine.........then there are also the Zelphie's (Zell and Selphie) and.........well I can't think of anymore.........but that's it. A Seifu is a Seifer Fujin story.
So. I hope you all enjoyed this chappy. You'll have to wait a bit longer for the next chapter then you're used to, but I'm going on a camp, sort of thing with the school orchestra for three days, so I won't have any time (or equipment) to type the next few days. Don't let tis stop you reviewing though! ~Raven55
AN: just read and review and that makes me happy. I hope this chapter makes you all happy! One thing: I'm going away for a few days, 3 to be precise, so I won't have a lot of time to type the next chapter. But don't go thinking I stopped because of no interest. I'll just update a little bit later then you'd expect from me. But this gives you guys more time to review! Have fun!
~ Chapter ten: Dreams ~
In a large white hall there was a chair. Just one. On the chair was a man. He didn't look old, but he wasn't very young either. At both sides of the door there was a man in full uniform. No one spoke. The silence was eery. The man was staring out in front of him, his eyes filled with boredom and fatigue. He looked strained.
Someone knocked on the door and the sound nearly made him jump. The men at the door opened it and a young woman came walking through. Her face was hidden under the hood of her darkblue cloak.
The boredom disappeared from the man's eyes.
"Ah.........It's been a while since I saw you last."
"Just a few days father."
He smiled. "Even so. A few days ca be a long time when nothing happens. Certainly for an old man."
"You're not old........."
"Perhaps not. Come, sit down. Tell me all about your trip."
She sat down at the side of the chair. "Everything is going well. They have almost agreed. And what they want is very reasonable. But, ofcourse, if this doesn't work we'll have no other choice than to attack. For we will not be underestimated. We WILL be taken seriously. If you're not withi us, then you're against us!"
"Calm down my dear! I agree with you, but let's not act to hastily."
"Yes father. I- I will calm down."
The man stood up and walked towards the balcony. "Tell me.........did you see him again?"
"Yes father, he was there."
"And?"
"He.........he still loves me. He has been true to me all this time and he still wants to marry me."
"Good.........but if he hurts you.........in anyway.........If he hurts you then he'll be sorry. You know I am not forgiving to the people who hurt my little daughter."
She sighed agitated: "Father! I'm not little anymore! But you are right. I doubt very much that he will hurt me, for he is smitten with me. But I assure you father, if he hurts me, then I will hurt him back. I'll destroy his city with the snap of a finger. I will call the army to fight this injustice and he, and his friends, and everyone will pay. All I have to do is break off our negotiations. It's all in his hands. He decides the outcome of the discussion."
The old man smiled. His daughter had grown into a beautiful woman, who knew exactly what she wants and how to get it. He had raised her well.
"My dearest daughter. It pleases me to see you have become such a strong willed person. This.........school I sent you to has done you good. You're not only a fighter, but a leader as well."
She walked towards the balcony as well and stared out ito the ocean. It was such a calm day, a peaceful day. It made her happy, knowing all the power she needed was at the snap of a finger. As she gazed into the deep blue, she felt something strange. Something was wrong. It felt like something wasn't.........whole.
Her head suddenly started spinning, so she grabbed the nearest thing to keep herself from falling down. Her father had noticed and lead her towards the chair in th hall.
"What's wrong my child?"
She didn't answer him, but glanced at the bracelet she was now holding in her hand.
"He took it off. That's the only explanation. He took it off and.........if he dared. Oh if he dared to even look at another, if he has fallen for another, he will pay dearly indeed! With his life he will pay."
Her father was now frowning worriedly. "Who? Who took what off?"
"I- I have to go back father, there's an emergency. Prepare a ship."
"But dear, the earliest ship to take you back isn't leaving till Monday.........the boats are all away and-"
"FINE! I'll wait!"
Fire was burning behind her eyes.
'If he dared to forget me then he will pay. And so will all around him. He is not getting away this easy.'
He shivered. The fire in her eyes was frightening. Ice cold anger with no compassion. With a start he woke. He felt cold. But something warm spreaded through his body. He could move his fingers, his toes and slowly he could move his entire body. It was quiet around him. Not a sound at all. Carefully he opened his eyes. It took a minute before he could focus.
He couldn't see anyone. The room was totally empty. He sat up to suddenly and his head started spinning once again. After a few minutes it stopped and he stood up from his bed.
He opened the door of his room and looked at the desk. The doctor wasn't there. What was he doing here? He had been in the Training centre.........and.........and he had been attacked.........and Quistis had been there.........
'Oh yeah.........I got bitten.........I was wounded. But Quistis cured me and I- But she wouldn't let me. I.........I must've fainted after that.'
He walked back to his bed and noticed a chart on the table.
'.........great bloodloss.........new donor.........miss Trepe! Quistis was.........my blooddonor.........wow, she did that for me.........'
He couldn't imagine anyone doing something like that for him. He looked through the window seperating their rooms. There she was. Fast asleep. And so beautiful. She had saved him. He smiled weakly.
He returned to his bed, still feeling unstable in his legs. He closed his eyes, but couldn't fall asleep again. A memory of a dream kept coming back. A girl, no a woman had been there. At first she had been loving and kind. But this had suddenly changed. She was talking about war and about death. She would kill everyone if he.........he?
'Yes it was me she was talking about. I'm sure of it.'
He had recognised those eyes. Not the look in them, but the eyes had unmistakebly belonged to Fujin. Would she do anything like that?
'But I don't have to worry. That was only a dream and I haven't fallen for- '
He glanced back at the window. He was in love.........he knew it. And it wasn't with his fiancée.
'But I DO love Fujin, don't I? I proposed to her! That must mean something. Maybe.........can a man be in love with more than one woman at a time? Because.........Quisty.........No.........yes.........And anyway, it was just a dream. It's not real so either way I'm safe.'
He closed his eyes again and almost immediately fell asleep.
* * *
It was a hot day. The others were waiting at the beach. It was Squall's last day and they were having a going-away party. But, although the others were waiting, she wasn't going in their direction. In her pocket was something small. A present. She was proud, it had cost a big part of her savings. But her friends was worth it.
But he had run away from them as soon as he had heard about Squall. And she.........she was trying to keep up with him.
"Wait for me! I'm not as fast as you are! Wait up!" she called after him.
She saw him running to the garden and so she followed him there. He was sitting on the ground. She sat down next to him and tried to comfort him.
"Seifer, don't be angry. He doesn't WANT to go."
The boy replied surprised and she explained.
"He wants to stay here, with us. And he won't forget us."
"Quisty, you won't leave too will you? I need friends. You guys are the only friends I have."
The girl smiled at him. She put her hand out and said: "Pinky promise!"
They locked their pinkies
"I promise I will never leave voluntarily and I promise I will never forget you." She added.
"I've got a present for you. It's a really late birthday present, but I had to save up money before I could buy it for you." She said, offering him the present she had been keeping in her pocket.
Seifer unwrapped it.
"...is this a dogchain?" he asked surprised.
But she shook her head.
"No silly, it's a necklace for you. Turn it around."
The boy turned the silver chain around and looked at the inside of the little silver plate.
"I won't forget you ~ Quisty" he read out loud.
"You have to always wear it." Quistis warned.
He nodded. "Wow Quisty.........thanks. It's great." He said as she was hanging it around his neck.
He knew he would never take it off. And she knew he knew this. Together they ran back to the beach, closely followed by Matron.
* * *
She awakened with a soft smile on her face. That had been a nice dream. More of a memory than a dream but nice all the same. She couldn't believe she had forgotten about the necklace. But then again, she had forgotten a lot of things.
No one else was in the room, so she carefully stood up and walked a few paces. Her dizzyness was barely a problem. And she didn't feel weak either. Just a bit tired.
She walked to the window in between the two rooms. Seifer looked asleep. As he was lying there so peacefully, she could hardly imagine that this man had tried to kiss her less than a day ago. And she couldn't imagine she had resisted either.
'But it was for the best.' She sighed.
He stirred. He was waking up. As he opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was her, looking at him through the window. He stood up and walked towards her. She looked directly into his eyes and raised her hand flat against the glass. He looked at it and placed his hand over hers. The glass was the only thing seperating them.
"Quistis I-"
But at that moment the doctor came in. "Ah good. Both of you awake now eh? If you feel up to it then you can go. But take it easy! Don't make any sudden movements and try to do as little as possible."
Quistis was the first to break their eyecontact. She turned away and gathered her stuff. She didn't look at Seifer again as she walked away. He just stared at her. Not able to understand.
The doctor smiled: "For heaven's sake. If you like her that much then tell her. It's pretty obvious you like her, you know."
Seifer immediately turned around to hide his blush.
"Me? Like her? Nah! We're just friends........."
"Sure sure.........like I didn't hear that one before. Wel.........it's your business not mine.........so scram. You're healthy and you have no intention to stay here any longer than necesary do you?"
He shook his head and collected his things. When he closed the door behind him the doctor started laughing.
"Just friends! Ha ha! Yeah right! They've got as much chance of being 'just friends' as a Cactuar has turning into a Moomba!"
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Firess Ifrit Devil: Thank you for correcting me on how to spell doctor, I kinda got confused with the dutch word. Gomen nasai! Oh, and who knows, maybe Fujin WILL come back.........or maybe she won't ;) I'm not gonna tell you just yet. You'll have to endure the suspense a little bit longer.
Dark Angels: Thank you so much again! I am really really really flattered that you called me the coolest author. Hope this chapter was alright, and yeah: Fujin's pissed alright.........what will this cause eh?
Sickness in Salvation: Don't hate me for that accident I put Seifer in! I couldn't let him die, he's the main character! Besides, he's cute.........for an animated person.........but don't worry. He'll live this accident through.
Verdanii: You know, you made me think about changing the story a bit! Because you wondered if Seifer would still love Quisty after waking up. But then I decided it would be too much of a bother, altering the story when I've already finished it.........but thanks again for the review!
Frost: Gee, I'm all blushing. You are smothering me with sweet and lovely reviews! Thank you so much. And about that word.........that's the Dutch way to spell doctor, and I mixed them up. So, thanks for correcting me, I really appreciate it!
GalWivAGunblade: Well, a Seifu is a story where Seifer and Fujin are coupled together.........like a Seiftis is Seifer and Quistis coupled together. Squinoa is a Squall Rinoa story.........and Selvine is a Selphie Irvine.........then there are also the Zelphie's (Zell and Selphie) and.........well I can't think of anymore.........but that's it. A Seifu is a Seifer Fujin story.
So. I hope you all enjoyed this chappy. You'll have to wait a bit longer for the next chapter then you're used to, but I'm going on a camp, sort of thing with the school orchestra for three days, so I won't have any time (or equipment) to type the next few days. Don't let tis stop you reviewing though! ~Raven55