Chapter 16 – Dear Diary
Zell sat on the second floor observation deck with a small laptop computer resting in his lap. The sun's warm rays felt nice against his pale skin as he sat there typing away. After entering the proper passwords and such, he opened up his personal journal program. Irvine had suggested that they all keep a journal to record their memories and feelings that they may lose to GFs so they'd never be completely lost again. Zell wasn't sure if the others took their Galbaldian friend seriously, but he wasn't took keen on forgetting his mother and friends for the sake of being better fighter.
Dear Diary, 4/1/14
Well, I'm glad to be back in Garden even if I'm still somewhat officially on a mission. Currently Squall Leonheart and Zell Dincht are in Esthar helping the President with monster control from the Lunar Cry. Shane Larsen and Derek Kellogg, the two Galbaldian soldiers are being held for questioning along with their friend Remy and Ravi.
The Headmaster has renovated the lower levels of Garden into some kind of 'holding' area. Actually it's like a giant one room apartment down there. It has a kitchen, bath, living and dining room with four bedrooms. It's pretty nice. Officially, the 4 are only allowed access in and around Garden with armed escorts. Guess who that is? Irvine, Selphie and Quistis. XDDDDD I don't mind it much, but Squall is acting like a caged lion when down in the cell. He's constantly pacing.
Ravi, is having a blast we generally take him out at night after curfew. The Garden staff has been instructed to ignore our presence. Which is nice. Ravi loves to race me around Garden. He's way faster than me, but I'm doing well for only having two legs. The others all love him. Selphie loves to play with him the most. Ravi loves it when Quistis pets his head. Ravi looks up to Squall and Irvine and tries to emulate them. Irvine gave Ravi one his old hats and he hasn't taken it off yet. BTW, Ravi is learning to speak better all the time. He kinda of sounds like Fujin except for the yelling. It seems it's almost too hard for the little guy to pronounce more than a few words at a time. I guess dealing with Fujin all this time is finally paying off.
A couple of days ago, Cid found out what was on the disc we have. I can't go into specifics but they were trying to build a better SeeD. They isolated what was deemed 'solider' genes and crossed them with a Moomba's genes, since its DNA is more closely related to humans. Moombas aren't considered monsters like gnats. They were testing his capabilities but hadn't begun SeeD training yet. They wanted to make the perfect killing machine to fight the sorceress. Something that was expendable. I'm glad we got the little dude out of there in time. I just hope he stays with us. I won't let anything happen to him.
Now on to Remy, well I guess you could say he's getting used to it. He was pretty upset about the whole situation at first.
When we broke the news to him, he kept looking at Squall and I with this really hurt expression like he was close to tears or something. I tell ya, I haven't felt so low about myself in a while. Ma would've been so upset. Ah, I tried to tell him it was no hard feeling and all but he just turned his back on me.
Squall frowned briefly before setting that expressionless mask upon his face again. If there's one thing I know, if I feel bad I know he feels ten times worse. sigh Squall surprised me by putting his hand on Remy's shoulder.
I was sure he would just walk away. Remy whirled around at the touch and just looked at Squall, his face contorted in anger and anguish. I could see a lone tear running down his face. I expected him knock Squall for a loop, instead Remy shocked me again and wrapped his arms around Squall and just cried even harder! WHOO! I tell ya, I would've laughed if it wasn't so tense in there. Squall, for his part just kind of patted the guy on the shoulder and looked back at me. Squall's eyes we screaming, 'help me.' Knowing how Squall is not very big on hugs, tch, and affection period. I walked over and pried Remy off of him. Then he went and hugged me!
That was all in the past, now he's really cool with everything. He's decided to try out for SeeD after things die down. He's been really helpful in keeping us in character when we're in public and such. I'll bet he'll be surprised when he sees us without the disguises someday.
Note to self, consider dying hair more often.
It's so funny. Remy still likes Squall even though he knows Squall is as straight as an arrow. Squall is just trying to ignore it. It doesn't work all the time, especially in public, when Squall is Shane. Remy loves to flirt with him. It's nothing like heavy or whatever. Remy only gives subtle compliments. Like he might just say Shane has nice hair or something. The others think it's pretty funny seeing Squall get frustrated and blush. The others have never seen Squall blush out of embarrassment and they laugh even harder when he does because of Remy. I have when we recording that little tape of ours. ROFL, that was so funny. It took forever for Squall to sound convincing. He threatened to kick my butt eight days past Sunday if I told anyone. Too bad he doesn't know about the extra copy I have. I can't wait for the Gang to hear it. Maybe I'll play it at private party or something. XDDD
Well, ttyl
Zell
Saving and closing down the program. Zell set down the laptop and looked up to find it was quite dark out and the sky was littered with stars. I guess I've been typing for quite a while. Picking up his notebook, he left and headed towards the elevator to get to Norg's old quarters where the others were probably asleep.
On his way to the elevators he spotted a familiar mop of silver hair that belonged to none other than Fujin, standing near the training center. His first instinct was to quickly run the other way. He knew if Fujin was there then Seifer and Rajin weren't far behind. Wait, that'd be too easy. Grinning maliciously to himself he quickly thought up a plan to get back at them. Time to have some fun.
He quickly jumped in the elevator and put his laptop away in his room, before riding back up with his machine gun. Hopefully they'll still be there. Glancing down the hall, he saw all there of them mingling around the entrance with their weapons drawn.
Creeping quietly behind them, he followed the trio into the training center. Deciding to watch and wait for an opening, he quickly scrambled up a tree and bided his time. He didn't have to wait long before an opening came. The trio had just encounted a T-Rexsaur, he watched as they fought it for a bit. Zell thought back to times when Seifer would seemingly come out of know where and strike the finishing blow on a creature that he worked so hard to defeat. Well, an eye for an eye and all that jazz. He cast scan and noted that the creature would die soon with a well-placed hit. He quickly lined up his sight and shot haphazardly at the creature's head. He knew he wasn't a marksmen like Irvine, but him and Laguna had taught him enough on how to take down certain creatures.
The beast roared in pain and anger. It reared its head back to stop the unexpected onslaught briefly before bellowing loudly once more. Zell kept firing and was rewarded for his effort, when the it let out another roar that was cut short as it fell forward and lay unmoving on the ground.
Jumping quickly out of the tree, while flipping the safety on, Zell walked toward the clearing where the unholy trio stood next to the beast. Raijin was bewildered, Fujin was annoyed and Seifer was irate. He was yelling obscenities at no one in particular, when he caught site of Zell. "YOU!" Within in a moment, Seifer had him by the collar of his shirt collar and looked tore between chocking him, or running him through with the gun blade. Internally Zell was freaking out. I knew this was a bad idea, I can't top Seifer, he'll figure out it's me and then it'll be all over. NO! I CAN DO THIS! I've waited for this too long to back down now.
Sighing briefly and acting if he was scolding a child, Zell became Derek. Zell placed his hand over Seifer's and pushed non-to gently away. "What the hell do you think you were doing?!"
"Now now, is that any way to thank someone?"
Seifer growled in annoyance, but he released him. He was slightly disappointed when the guy didn't fall on his butt but landed lightly on his feet and seemed unphased.
Taking on a condescending tone that seemed to make his acquired accent heavier, and flashing a cocky smile, Zell continued to torment him. "My such inarticulate phrasing, you must work on your pronunciation and other points of speech."
"RAGE!"
"Hey, no disrespecting Seifer ya know."
Seifer was shaking in anger. How dare this insolent twerp with annoyingly bright red hair come in here and take my kill and then disrespect me. Okay, calm down. You don't want to do anything to get in trouble with the Headmaster.
"All right you little Galbaldian punk, what do you want?"
"I'm just trying to have a bit of fun before I leave, that's all."
"This isn't a playground, get out of here before the Garden Staff come looking for you."
Zell couldn't stop the look of mild shock that graced his features. Seifer smiled at his small victory.
"Don't look so surprised, I know everything that goes on in this Garden."
"That's just a minor technicality bullet head."
"What'd you call me?"
"B – u – l – l – e – t H – e – a – d."
"WHY YOU LITTLE...."
Fujin and Raijin quickly held back their once again irate friend.
"My you're easily provoked, that could lead to downfall. Just a bit of advice from me to you."
Still struggling in his friend's grip he shouted at Zell. "Listen Derek or whatever your name is, I don't need advice from anyone especially a loser who'll never amount to anything."
"Big words coming from someone who hasn't made SeeD yet, so you're Cadet Almsay."
That did it, Seifer broke free and punched Zell soundly in the stomach. Crap, he hits harder than Remy. He dropped to the ground clutching his stomach. Seifer backed up not quite sure what to do.
"SHOULD LEAVE."
"Yeah Fujin's right ya know, we should get out of here."
Seifer turned back towards his posse to regard them, when he was tackled to the ground. The two were rolling around in the dirt wrestling. It didn't stop till Zell caught the upper hand and was able to temporarily restrain Seifer, who was still fighting to get free. Pinning Seifer to the ground caused the uncover SeeD/martial artist to fill with childish glee. To his credit, it only appeared as sneer to Seifer.
"All right, that was quite a punch. I'll give you that. How bout we have a bit of a competition. If I win you have to wear your Cadet uniform for the rest of my stay here."
Seifer stopped his struggles, to think it over. "Fine, if I win you have to shave your head."
Suddenly the weight was gone and he stood up. Zell stood to the side nonchantly brushing his clothes off.
"When and where."
"Tomorrow, at the Quad about the same time."
"Fine see you then Bullet Head."
As Zell walked calmly out the training center, Seifer turned back to Fujin and Raijin.
"FOOLISH!"
"Come on Fujin, it's all in good fun, besides seeing that little twerp bald would be worth it."
"I don't know you could lose ya know..." He received a quick kick to the shin from Fujin. "Ow, I know, I'll shut up now."
Shaking his head at the all too familiar display, he too left the training center.
Zell sat on the second floor observation deck with a small laptop computer resting in his lap. The sun's warm rays felt nice against his pale skin as he sat there typing away. After entering the proper passwords and such, he opened up his personal journal program. Irvine had suggested that they all keep a journal to record their memories and feelings that they may lose to GFs so they'd never be completely lost again. Zell wasn't sure if the others took their Galbaldian friend seriously, but he wasn't took keen on forgetting his mother and friends for the sake of being better fighter.
Dear Diary, 4/1/14
Well, I'm glad to be back in Garden even if I'm still somewhat officially on a mission. Currently Squall Leonheart and Zell Dincht are in Esthar helping the President with monster control from the Lunar Cry. Shane Larsen and Derek Kellogg, the two Galbaldian soldiers are being held for questioning along with their friend Remy and Ravi.
The Headmaster has renovated the lower levels of Garden into some kind of 'holding' area. Actually it's like a giant one room apartment down there. It has a kitchen, bath, living and dining room with four bedrooms. It's pretty nice. Officially, the 4 are only allowed access in and around Garden with armed escorts. Guess who that is? Irvine, Selphie and Quistis. XDDDDD I don't mind it much, but Squall is acting like a caged lion when down in the cell. He's constantly pacing.
Ravi, is having a blast we generally take him out at night after curfew. The Garden staff has been instructed to ignore our presence. Which is nice. Ravi loves to race me around Garden. He's way faster than me, but I'm doing well for only having two legs. The others all love him. Selphie loves to play with him the most. Ravi loves it when Quistis pets his head. Ravi looks up to Squall and Irvine and tries to emulate them. Irvine gave Ravi one his old hats and he hasn't taken it off yet. BTW, Ravi is learning to speak better all the time. He kinda of sounds like Fujin except for the yelling. It seems it's almost too hard for the little guy to pronounce more than a few words at a time. I guess dealing with Fujin all this time is finally paying off.
A couple of days ago, Cid found out what was on the disc we have. I can't go into specifics but they were trying to build a better SeeD. They isolated what was deemed 'solider' genes and crossed them with a Moomba's genes, since its DNA is more closely related to humans. Moombas aren't considered monsters like gnats. They were testing his capabilities but hadn't begun SeeD training yet. They wanted to make the perfect killing machine to fight the sorceress. Something that was expendable. I'm glad we got the little dude out of there in time. I just hope he stays with us. I won't let anything happen to him.
Now on to Remy, well I guess you could say he's getting used to it. He was pretty upset about the whole situation at first.
When we broke the news to him, he kept looking at Squall and I with this really hurt expression like he was close to tears or something. I tell ya, I haven't felt so low about myself in a while. Ma would've been so upset. Ah, I tried to tell him it was no hard feeling and all but he just turned his back on me.
Squall frowned briefly before setting that expressionless mask upon his face again. If there's one thing I know, if I feel bad I know he feels ten times worse. sigh Squall surprised me by putting his hand on Remy's shoulder.
I was sure he would just walk away. Remy whirled around at the touch and just looked at Squall, his face contorted in anger and anguish. I could see a lone tear running down his face. I expected him knock Squall for a loop, instead Remy shocked me again and wrapped his arms around Squall and just cried even harder! WHOO! I tell ya, I would've laughed if it wasn't so tense in there. Squall, for his part just kind of patted the guy on the shoulder and looked back at me. Squall's eyes we screaming, 'help me.' Knowing how Squall is not very big on hugs, tch, and affection period. I walked over and pried Remy off of him. Then he went and hugged me!
That was all in the past, now he's really cool with everything. He's decided to try out for SeeD after things die down. He's been really helpful in keeping us in character when we're in public and such. I'll bet he'll be surprised when he sees us without the disguises someday.
Note to self, consider dying hair more often.
It's so funny. Remy still likes Squall even though he knows Squall is as straight as an arrow. Squall is just trying to ignore it. It doesn't work all the time, especially in public, when Squall is Shane. Remy loves to flirt with him. It's nothing like heavy or whatever. Remy only gives subtle compliments. Like he might just say Shane has nice hair or something. The others think it's pretty funny seeing Squall get frustrated and blush. The others have never seen Squall blush out of embarrassment and they laugh even harder when he does because of Remy. I have when we recording that little tape of ours. ROFL, that was so funny. It took forever for Squall to sound convincing. He threatened to kick my butt eight days past Sunday if I told anyone. Too bad he doesn't know about the extra copy I have. I can't wait for the Gang to hear it. Maybe I'll play it at private party or something. XDDD
Well, ttyl
Zell
Saving and closing down the program. Zell set down the laptop and looked up to find it was quite dark out and the sky was littered with stars. I guess I've been typing for quite a while. Picking up his notebook, he left and headed towards the elevator to get to Norg's old quarters where the others were probably asleep.
On his way to the elevators he spotted a familiar mop of silver hair that belonged to none other than Fujin, standing near the training center. His first instinct was to quickly run the other way. He knew if Fujin was there then Seifer and Rajin weren't far behind. Wait, that'd be too easy. Grinning maliciously to himself he quickly thought up a plan to get back at them. Time to have some fun.
He quickly jumped in the elevator and put his laptop away in his room, before riding back up with his machine gun. Hopefully they'll still be there. Glancing down the hall, he saw all there of them mingling around the entrance with their weapons drawn.
Creeping quietly behind them, he followed the trio into the training center. Deciding to watch and wait for an opening, he quickly scrambled up a tree and bided his time. He didn't have to wait long before an opening came. The trio had just encounted a T-Rexsaur, he watched as they fought it for a bit. Zell thought back to times when Seifer would seemingly come out of know where and strike the finishing blow on a creature that he worked so hard to defeat. Well, an eye for an eye and all that jazz. He cast scan and noted that the creature would die soon with a well-placed hit. He quickly lined up his sight and shot haphazardly at the creature's head. He knew he wasn't a marksmen like Irvine, but him and Laguna had taught him enough on how to take down certain creatures.
The beast roared in pain and anger. It reared its head back to stop the unexpected onslaught briefly before bellowing loudly once more. Zell kept firing and was rewarded for his effort, when the it let out another roar that was cut short as it fell forward and lay unmoving on the ground.
Jumping quickly out of the tree, while flipping the safety on, Zell walked toward the clearing where the unholy trio stood next to the beast. Raijin was bewildered, Fujin was annoyed and Seifer was irate. He was yelling obscenities at no one in particular, when he caught site of Zell. "YOU!" Within in a moment, Seifer had him by the collar of his shirt collar and looked tore between chocking him, or running him through with the gun blade. Internally Zell was freaking out. I knew this was a bad idea, I can't top Seifer, he'll figure out it's me and then it'll be all over. NO! I CAN DO THIS! I've waited for this too long to back down now.
Sighing briefly and acting if he was scolding a child, Zell became Derek. Zell placed his hand over Seifer's and pushed non-to gently away. "What the hell do you think you were doing?!"
"Now now, is that any way to thank someone?"
Seifer growled in annoyance, but he released him. He was slightly disappointed when the guy didn't fall on his butt but landed lightly on his feet and seemed unphased.
Taking on a condescending tone that seemed to make his acquired accent heavier, and flashing a cocky smile, Zell continued to torment him. "My such inarticulate phrasing, you must work on your pronunciation and other points of speech."
"RAGE!"
"Hey, no disrespecting Seifer ya know."
Seifer was shaking in anger. How dare this insolent twerp with annoyingly bright red hair come in here and take my kill and then disrespect me. Okay, calm down. You don't want to do anything to get in trouble with the Headmaster.
"All right you little Galbaldian punk, what do you want?"
"I'm just trying to have a bit of fun before I leave, that's all."
"This isn't a playground, get out of here before the Garden Staff come looking for you."
Zell couldn't stop the look of mild shock that graced his features. Seifer smiled at his small victory.
"Don't look so surprised, I know everything that goes on in this Garden."
"That's just a minor technicality bullet head."
"What'd you call me?"
"B – u – l – l – e – t H – e – a – d."
"WHY YOU LITTLE...."
Fujin and Raijin quickly held back their once again irate friend.
"My you're easily provoked, that could lead to downfall. Just a bit of advice from me to you."
Still struggling in his friend's grip he shouted at Zell. "Listen Derek or whatever your name is, I don't need advice from anyone especially a loser who'll never amount to anything."
"Big words coming from someone who hasn't made SeeD yet, so you're Cadet Almsay."
That did it, Seifer broke free and punched Zell soundly in the stomach. Crap, he hits harder than Remy. He dropped to the ground clutching his stomach. Seifer backed up not quite sure what to do.
"SHOULD LEAVE."
"Yeah Fujin's right ya know, we should get out of here."
Seifer turned back towards his posse to regard them, when he was tackled to the ground. The two were rolling around in the dirt wrestling. It didn't stop till Zell caught the upper hand and was able to temporarily restrain Seifer, who was still fighting to get free. Pinning Seifer to the ground caused the uncover SeeD/martial artist to fill with childish glee. To his credit, it only appeared as sneer to Seifer.
"All right, that was quite a punch. I'll give you that. How bout we have a bit of a competition. If I win you have to wear your Cadet uniform for the rest of my stay here."
Seifer stopped his struggles, to think it over. "Fine, if I win you have to shave your head."
Suddenly the weight was gone and he stood up. Zell stood to the side nonchantly brushing his clothes off.
"When and where."
"Tomorrow, at the Quad about the same time."
"Fine see you then Bullet Head."
As Zell walked calmly out the training center, Seifer turned back to Fujin and Raijin.
"FOOLISH!"
"Come on Fujin, it's all in good fun, besides seeing that little twerp bald would be worth it."
"I don't know you could lose ya know..." He received a quick kick to the shin from Fujin. "Ow, I know, I'll shut up now."
Shaking his head at the all too familiar display, he too left the training center.