Author's Notes: A bit of a longer chapter here. Hope you like it. Sorry I
was away so long, end of grading period and all... Plus there was English
Festival and Student Congress. But now I am here to finish all your needs
in this fan fic. It's coming along great, and I'm already working on
Chapter 13 now... But for this current time, I am going to put up the new
chapter. Hope you like it, again.
Faery-of-fiction: I wasn't turning them into their two favorite
guardians but.... Well... You'll have to wait to find that out. Sorry the
last chapter was disjointed, but I wanted it that way, gave a more
confused state to it, which is what both of my characters (owned by
Square-Enix) were feeling. Hope this one if clearer for you.
Silver-nex: You're still my favorite reviewer. I have a request for
you, if you could so kindly e-mail me.
InSaNe KeYbLaDeR: Like I said to Faery, the confusion was needed. Hope
this clears you up.
And finally.... I am looking for another Beta. If anyone here had beta-
ing experience, please e-mail me. Thanks much.
Chapter 10: Realms of Depth
"You know I have no control over those two..." Seifer repeated as I
poured over the maps. It was the tenth time today he'd said it.
"... ..." I was not about to say it wasn't his fault yet again. This is
far too important. Eden's rather blunt directions had to be false. The
point in the south he indicated to be our next destination was only
water. Water for miles, and we were hovering over it. How can this be
where we were supposed to visit? Already I had sent Leviathan out
below us to check the sea. Above use Seifer's Quezacotl flew,
searching as well.
We had three days left to find this place, and it didn't seem
possible. I move to a window looking down toward the water. Still no
stirrings to indicate Leviathan's return. No, wait... There, bubbles
rising from the surface. There, the serpentine head of the watery
Guardian Force rears up from the sea. The near musical call of it
tells me he's found where to go. Without saying anything to Seifer, I
grab my Lion Heart and pack, walking out of the room.
In the confines of the Ragnarok there is a waterproof capsule.
Normally it was used to store anything of value on a trip in case the
ship ended up in the water. Now we used it to store packs and things
when we want on a trip. Yet before our journey a new one was
installed. Someone finally figured if the ship was going to go down
over water, it might be helpful if a larger one was put in for escape.
This was modified with seats, an oxygen supply and even a bit of food
and fresh water. We could use this with Leviathan guiding us down, to
reach our under water destination.
Now I made my way there, aware that Seifer was following. Once I was
in the capsule and I'd secured my gunblade and pack, I watched Seifer
enter. Sadly he placed his things near mine and watched as I chose a
seat and buckled myself in. He promptly placed himself in my lap. That
is Seifer for you, trying to cheer me up when things are bleak. How
hurt me must be inside, I haven't spoken to him in an hour or ten.
With a sigh he walked away, took a seat up opposite me and buckled
himself in. With the press of a button on the arm of my chair, the
capsule dropped from the sip and we braced for impact with the water.
For a while we only floated in the water. Then Leviathan was beside
us, grabbing a chain attached to the capsule in its mouth. With us in
tow, Leviathan dived down into the waters. This was a very interesting
way to see the sea. Though nothing came near us due to the monstrous
GF, beautiful fish and coral and creatures could be seen around us.
Some people say that only the sea is free of the monsters that infest
the lands. Right about now I am starting to believe them. Such
definite beauty and grace in these fish. Surely nothing down here
could be considered monsters but Seifer and I. Speaking of Seifer....
"You're real quiet lately," I sigh.
"Been thinking," he said, looking out at this new world around us.
"What about?"
"Me and you. And what is wrong with our relationship."
"There is something wrong with it?" I question.
"Other than it's basis on our sex life?"
"Yes... Other than its supposed basis on our sex life," that comment had
hurt. Was our relationship only based on sex for him?
"Everything, Leonhart." Just like everything is wrong with us."
"And what do you mean by that? From all your talk, one would think you
a perfect god," I growled.
"What we are Squall. Look at us. Look at the ways we dress, the ways
we act, the way we are, and what we have done."
"How does that affect our relationship?"
"You ever consider that you might only like me because I am nearly
your exact opposite?"
"Explain," I demand, in a way that creeps me out because it is
reminiscent of Fujin, who, by the way, has a very nice casual voice
when she wants.
"Let's start with appearance. Your hair is longer and brown, mine is
short and blonde. You've got a more fragile, feminine body structure,"
I scowl at his comment, "I'm larger, bulkier, I could play
professional sports. You're beautiful and dark while I am mediocre and
light," he said, rambling.
"Your point?"
"And inside I'm totally evil. I gave into a sorceress just to be
famous. You, no matter how dark you seem, you're good, a hero, inside.
You fought me not because you wanted to, but because you had to. Look
at me... Just look at me Squall..." he stared at my eyes, "I'm not worthy
of life. And not only have I got life, But I get you... perfect you. I
try to act all goody goody, but I'm not, I never was. And you act all
tough, because you are. I'm a faker, trying to survive off your
glories. It's not right."
"Shut-up," I nearly shouted, repeating that Fujin-like vocal quality,
"I love you Seifer, I really do. So just shut up. I know about you're
going to say. I know what you're thinking."
It was something Eden had told us before we had left the golden city.
'The curse can be broken for one of you at your next destination. That
is, one must sacrifice their life so the other may live. Then the
curse won't overtake the survivor till he comes to his natural end.'
Seifer was trying to convince me to let him die for me. Nothing in me
would let that happen. Living without Seifer isn't actually living.
That time after Ultimecia's defeat, that time without Seifer around,
even as a foe, that was hell. I won't do it again.
"You aren't allowed to do that. I need you now. Don't ever think
otherwise..." I was caught off guard as the capsule froze after bumping
into something. Leviathan was gone.
A great castle of obsidian reared up before us, fearfully beautiful.
Something out of my sight pushes us forward. Wait... That silver
spreading over the capsule is a sword, one belonging to Gilgamesh,
Excalipoor. Seifer is grinning, seeming safe and content here. Now I
understand what he had felt in the golden palace of Eden and
Alexander. Inside I really dread this place Leviathan has led us to.
Soon we'd be stuck here overnight. This I had to live with. I had to
one-up Seifer, prove I'm still better than him
Faery-of-fiction: I wasn't turning them into their two favorite
guardians but.... Well... You'll have to wait to find that out. Sorry the
last chapter was disjointed, but I wanted it that way, gave a more
confused state to it, which is what both of my characters (owned by
Square-Enix) were feeling. Hope this one if clearer for you.
Silver-nex: You're still my favorite reviewer. I have a request for
you, if you could so kindly e-mail me.
InSaNe KeYbLaDeR: Like I said to Faery, the confusion was needed. Hope
this clears you up.
And finally.... I am looking for another Beta. If anyone here had beta-
ing experience, please e-mail me. Thanks much.
Chapter 10: Realms of Depth
"You know I have no control over those two..." Seifer repeated as I
poured over the maps. It was the tenth time today he'd said it.
"... ..." I was not about to say it wasn't his fault yet again. This is
far too important. Eden's rather blunt directions had to be false. The
point in the south he indicated to be our next destination was only
water. Water for miles, and we were hovering over it. How can this be
where we were supposed to visit? Already I had sent Leviathan out
below us to check the sea. Above use Seifer's Quezacotl flew,
searching as well.
We had three days left to find this place, and it didn't seem
possible. I move to a window looking down toward the water. Still no
stirrings to indicate Leviathan's return. No, wait... There, bubbles
rising from the surface. There, the serpentine head of the watery
Guardian Force rears up from the sea. The near musical call of it
tells me he's found where to go. Without saying anything to Seifer, I
grab my Lion Heart and pack, walking out of the room.
In the confines of the Ragnarok there is a waterproof capsule.
Normally it was used to store anything of value on a trip in case the
ship ended up in the water. Now we used it to store packs and things
when we want on a trip. Yet before our journey a new one was
installed. Someone finally figured if the ship was going to go down
over water, it might be helpful if a larger one was put in for escape.
This was modified with seats, an oxygen supply and even a bit of food
and fresh water. We could use this with Leviathan guiding us down, to
reach our under water destination.
Now I made my way there, aware that Seifer was following. Once I was
in the capsule and I'd secured my gunblade and pack, I watched Seifer
enter. Sadly he placed his things near mine and watched as I chose a
seat and buckled myself in. He promptly placed himself in my lap. That
is Seifer for you, trying to cheer me up when things are bleak. How
hurt me must be inside, I haven't spoken to him in an hour or ten.
With a sigh he walked away, took a seat up opposite me and buckled
himself in. With the press of a button on the arm of my chair, the
capsule dropped from the sip and we braced for impact with the water.
For a while we only floated in the water. Then Leviathan was beside
us, grabbing a chain attached to the capsule in its mouth. With us in
tow, Leviathan dived down into the waters. This was a very interesting
way to see the sea. Though nothing came near us due to the monstrous
GF, beautiful fish and coral and creatures could be seen around us.
Some people say that only the sea is free of the monsters that infest
the lands. Right about now I am starting to believe them. Such
definite beauty and grace in these fish. Surely nothing down here
could be considered monsters but Seifer and I. Speaking of Seifer....
"You're real quiet lately," I sigh.
"Been thinking," he said, looking out at this new world around us.
"What about?"
"Me and you. And what is wrong with our relationship."
"There is something wrong with it?" I question.
"Other than it's basis on our sex life?"
"Yes... Other than its supposed basis on our sex life," that comment had
hurt. Was our relationship only based on sex for him?
"Everything, Leonhart." Just like everything is wrong with us."
"And what do you mean by that? From all your talk, one would think you
a perfect god," I growled.
"What we are Squall. Look at us. Look at the ways we dress, the ways
we act, the way we are, and what we have done."
"How does that affect our relationship?"
"You ever consider that you might only like me because I am nearly
your exact opposite?"
"Explain," I demand, in a way that creeps me out because it is
reminiscent of Fujin, who, by the way, has a very nice casual voice
when she wants.
"Let's start with appearance. Your hair is longer and brown, mine is
short and blonde. You've got a more fragile, feminine body structure,"
I scowl at his comment, "I'm larger, bulkier, I could play
professional sports. You're beautiful and dark while I am mediocre and
light," he said, rambling.
"Your point?"
"And inside I'm totally evil. I gave into a sorceress just to be
famous. You, no matter how dark you seem, you're good, a hero, inside.
You fought me not because you wanted to, but because you had to. Look
at me... Just look at me Squall..." he stared at my eyes, "I'm not worthy
of life. And not only have I got life, But I get you... perfect you. I
try to act all goody goody, but I'm not, I never was. And you act all
tough, because you are. I'm a faker, trying to survive off your
glories. It's not right."
"Shut-up," I nearly shouted, repeating that Fujin-like vocal quality,
"I love you Seifer, I really do. So just shut up. I know about you're
going to say. I know what you're thinking."
It was something Eden had told us before we had left the golden city.
'The curse can be broken for one of you at your next destination. That
is, one must sacrifice their life so the other may live. Then the
curse won't overtake the survivor till he comes to his natural end.'
Seifer was trying to convince me to let him die for me. Nothing in me
would let that happen. Living without Seifer isn't actually living.
That time after Ultimecia's defeat, that time without Seifer around,
even as a foe, that was hell. I won't do it again.
"You aren't allowed to do that. I need you now. Don't ever think
otherwise..." I was caught off guard as the capsule froze after bumping
into something. Leviathan was gone.
A great castle of obsidian reared up before us, fearfully beautiful.
Something out of my sight pushes us forward. Wait... That silver
spreading over the capsule is a sword, one belonging to Gilgamesh,
Excalipoor. Seifer is grinning, seeming safe and content here. Now I
understand what he had felt in the golden palace of Eden and
Alexander. Inside I really dread this place Leviathan has led us to.
Soon we'd be stuck here overnight. This I had to live with. I had to
one-up Seifer, prove I'm still better than him