Author Note: Gomen nansai min'na for taking so long to upload this chapter. The reason why it took so long is that I've been busy preparing for and doing stuff for the grad class. *Sighs* I'm so tired, anyhow, I hope you like this chapter, Ja ne!

~*~ The Morning After ~*~

After the SeeD ceremony the night before, things have relatively calmed down a bit. The new SeeDs have been relaxing given the day to recuperate until they are given their first mission. So, they're all enjoying the free time while they still can.

Near the front gates, a group of "mostly" well thought of individuals were relaxing. The first five, more commonly know as: Squall Lionhart, Quitis Trepe, Selphie Tilmitt, Zell Dincht and Irvine Kinneas were catching up on lost time. While the other two, Seifer Almasy and Serenity Moonshine, unwillingly were there as well.

Serenity was resting against Seifer and was lazily paying attention to her surroundings. Selphie was going on about how cute Chocobo's are, while Irvine stupidly agrees with her. Zell, at the time was poking Squall and asking like a gazillion questions at once. While Squall was "resisting" the urge to strangle him. And in the background, Quitis was laughing at the madness that surrounds her.

"Zell," said Serenity, and he looked up from what he was previously doing. "Shut up!"

"Nani," shouted Zell, coming to his defense, while everyone else sighed?

A little off to the side, Seifer was chuckling to himself.

"You heard me, Vaca Baka," replied Serenity while she glared at Zell!

"What did I ever do to you," asked Zell, whimpering?

"You existed that's what," answered Serenity as if it was the most obvious thing!

"Demo you don't have to be so mean," whined Zell, then he crossed his arms pouting!

"This is another reason why I like picking on you," chuckled Serenity more to herself, then to anyone else! "You remind me of a kicked puppy who has lost his favorite bone!"

"You take that back," demanded Zell, who abruptly stood up shaking his fist at her!

"Iie, I think I won't," said Serenity with a barely noticeable smirk!

"Argh, you're worse than blondie over there," state Zell, pointing towards Seifer who was minding his own business, looked up suddenly!

"If you haven't noticed, Vaca Baka, demo I guess you haven't, You're also blond," said Serenity, who pointed out logically!

"She's right you know.chicken wuss," replied Seifer, who quietly snickered to himself!

Zell looked towards Seifer scowling. "You're only taking her defense because she's your girlfriend."

Standing up fully from the wall he was leaning against, Seifer meandered over to Zell looking him directly in the eye.

"I'm not defending her just because she's my girlfriend," started Seifer clearly! "I defend her because I find her worthy and honorable fro the innocent she has defended in her selflessness. I also defend her because she would give her life to anyone she thought desired a second chance, take people like me for an example. So don't come telling me she isn't honorable to everything she has achieved, Dincht!"

To the right, Quitis was quietly mumbling to herself. "Congratulations Zell, you have officially pissed off Seifer. Here is your reward.a life-time supply of hotdogs, now piss off you bakayarou!"

"Whoa! Who would have thought Seifer could actually say something that honorable," thought Squall with a surprised tone!

"Oh.shimatta.I've seriously done it now," whimpered Zell, pitifully!

Before Seifer could say anything else, the intercom sounded.

"Would the following SeeD members come up to the Headmaster Cid's office immediately: Squall Lionhart, Selphie Tilmitt, Serenity Moonshine, Zell Dincht, Seifer Almasy, Irvine Kinasas and Quitis Trepe. Thank you!"

"We'll finish this later chicken wuss," snarled Seifer angrily!

"Hai," answered Zell quickly, then he ran off with others, who were shaking their heads sadly at his stupidity!

Walking up to Seifer, Serenity put her hand on his forearm.

"Seif-chan, you didn't really have to defend me you know," whispered Serenity while she rested her head on his shoulder!

"I know Sere-chan, demo I wanted to," mumbled Seifer back!

So, Seifer bent his head down to kiss her softly, while his thumb gently caressed her cheek.

"Come on, let's go before were late," said Seifer as he put his arm around her waist and led her inside.

~*~ Headmaster Cid's Office ~*~

A short dimply man was seen walking back and forth along the isle of the SeeD members.

"This miss that I am about to give you is very vital and must be accomplished with great care. To a few of you, this mission might be a bit easy, while the rest might find it to be a little bit hard," explained Cid, while he looked directly towards Serenity. "Your objective is to head to Esther and protect President Laguna Loire from outside sources. Make absolute sure that no one gets through."

Looking at each and everyone one last time, Headmaster Cid clasped his hands together and faced them standing directly in front of his desk.

"Pack only necessary material, got that, and then move out," said Headmaster Cid. "Oh, and good luck!"

"Yes sir," shouted the SeeD members as they saluted.

Then, individually, following Squall slowly they headed towards the elevator. Once the elevator left, Headmaster Cid tiredly sat behind his desk.

"I hope Matron can believe that Serenity can do this after she has just gone through and fought an emotional battle," said Headmaster Cid as he looked out his window!

~*~ Mini-Dictionary ~*~

Gomen nansai min'na- I'm sorry everyone

Ja ne - See ya

Baka Vaca - Stupid Cow

Demo - But/However

Iie - No

Bakayarou - Jerk!

Shimatta - Shit!

Hai - Yes!