Disclaimer: Final Fantasy 9 belongs to Squaresoft. (or is it Square-Enix already?) One part of this chapter is from FF8.

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Cid's Diary

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Zidane and Dagger looked at each other. "That's Uncle's Diary?! Then I better take it before you read it and make fun of him," said Dagger.

"Come on, Dagger. Even just one page, please," Zidane begged. "You want to read it to don't you?"

"Of course I don't, how can I read something that belongs to someone else?" Dagger said. Zidane continued to beg but Dagger didn't change her mind so Zidane decided to give up.

"Alright, you win. But can I at least keep it with me? I promise to return it tomorrow," said Zidane.

"Fine, but don't read it," said Dagger. Zidane nodded. After a few minutes, they were already back in Alexandria Castle. Zidane and Dagger both went to their own rooms since both were very tired. But Zidane didn't went to sleep yet, he waited until he was sure that Dagger was already sleeping. He took Cid's diary from the table and sat on his bed. He opened the book somewhere in the middle and started to read.

December 2

We met when the winds were becoming warmer.

For the first time in my life, I lost.

Summer was almost over, I lost again…

Why can't I win?

I'll win someday.

The leaves began changing colors.

Still couldn't win,

How long must I go on losing.

On the night of the first snowfall,

I … I proposed.

I never knew I'd marry her when we met.

Cid

"This must be when he proposed to Hilda, let's try another page," Zidane thought. He closed the book and opened it again, this time somewhere near the front page.

January 6

What a day! Father had a meeting and wanted me to join. I learned that my enemy will also be there. I decided to do something to humiliate him. Ten minutes before the meeting, everybody was still in the guestroom. I entered the conference room and put some really sticky glue in the chair that he always sat on. When everyone entered, I sat on his chair by mistake! He told me to go and find another chair, but how can I if I'm stuck. I tried to stand but it was no use. So I told him there was a different sitting arrangement. He went away looked for another seat, that was very close. When father entered, all of us are supposed to stand. I remained sitted though. Everyone stared at me. Father told me to stand, and when I did, the chair also followed. Everyone started laughing, even father. Oh well.

Cid

Zidane started laughing. He closed the book and opened it again.

May 16

I couldn't believe my eyes. My best friend's girlfriend is so ugly and fat. And her name's weirder, Brahne. I won't choose a wife like her. Never!

Cid

"That was short," said Zidane. He turned the page to the one near the back of the book.

February 8

Hilda's sister seems to have a crush on me. I can't blame her, I am handsome. But I like Hilda more, so sorry. Oh yeah, this little secret of mine is just between you and me, diary. I stole my best friend's wedding suit and all of his clothes during his wedding. And that's today. He was forced to wear something else. The bride was so mad at him.

Cid

"I can't believe Cid is doing things like that! So much for a regent," said Zidane. He yawned and turned it to another page but he heard footsteps so he quickly kept the diary and pretended to sleep. But he was so tired that while he was lying in his bed, he fell asleep.

Author's Note: I'm happy, sad, and angry all at the same time. But I won't say why. Anyway, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you to those who reviewed and answered as usual. This time, I'm giving out a survey.

Which Final Fantasy song do you like best?

Eyes on Me (FF8) Melodies of life (FF9) Suteki da ne (FF10)

Wedding part might come out in the next few chapters and so is the part where someone will be possessed. Mikoto? I'm still thinking for a chapter that suits her.