It was a rather rainy and dreary day at Balamb Garden as Squall made his way up to the Headmaster's office. He had no idea why he had been summoned so early in the morning (4:15 am to be exact), but he knew that he didn't like it and that there would be hell to pay...

The Headmaster was on the phone when Squall finally stalked in. And, as a gesture of politeness, he sat down, back rigid despite his fatigue, and waited his turn.

Cid - No, Mr. President, I simply cannot believe that! Odine?! In prison?! But, why, sir? .............. Child molestation?! And how did he manage all of that? .............. Yes, I know he already dresses like a clown.......... He used his accent to make them laugh, well, I suppose it is strange and odd enough to grab a child's interest..............uh- huh...................yes, I see................What exactly did he promise them?............A GF?! He told them he would grant them a GF if they participated in his 'experiments'?!.............Well that just goes to show you....... I knew he was really weird, but I would have pegged him for being gay, not a pedophile!!!...........Yes, sir.........I'll send some people over to help with security and the trial................uh- huh..................Say, how are the children recovering...............Great Hyne, some have sprouted horns?!.........Where?........down THERE?!?!?.........my goodness.......yes, we'll get everything taken care of immediately................Ummmm, are we still on for Friday night, you know, at The Promised Land? I hear they've gotten some new talent to show off and I'm just dying to see---Oh, hello, Squall! I didn't see you there! Um, when did you walk in?'

Squall didn't say anything, having heard the entire conversation without wanting to. He remained seated as Cid stood up to offer a handshake in greeting and simply stared as if the Headmaster was the one who had sprouted horns.

Cid - 'Uh, yes, well, my boy, I have a mission for you, if you hadn't guessed.'

Squall - ..... Don't call me 'your boy'. And if this mission has anything to do with The Promised Land, too bad, I'm never going back there!! Get Seifer to bed your lap dancer.....I mean dog!!

Cid – Don't worry, it shouldn't be anything like that—

Squall – What do you mean 'shouldn't be'?

Cid – Well, to tell the truth, I don't really know all that much about the mission. You're simply supposed to go find some scary, old castle up north where no one will hear you scream or ever find you if you get lost and meet Madame Cauchemar.

Squall – Madam 'Who'?

Cid – Madame Cauchemar, I think it's French or something. But all she said was that you must meet her alone and to 'Be prepared'. Oh, and you have to leave right now, she doesn't like little boys to be late!

Squall - .....What aren't you telling me? And for God's sake, I am not a little boy!!

Cid - ....well........if you don't meet her, tonight, she'll destroy Balamb Garden and every living inhabitant of this planet after she creates the Final Lunar Cry and brings every existing monster to reign chaos and havoc upon mankind.

Squall - .........ok.........anything else I should know?

Cid - ...not really, just don't make her angry and wear a chastity belt.

Squall didn't reply. He looked at the Headmaster for a few troubled moments, and then got up to leave.

Cid – Oh, and Squall? Have fun, but don't destroy the world, ok? And if you die, I'll make sure your body, wonderful and with such a tight little ass, comes back to Garden for a proper burial. See you soon!!