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Flight and Fight
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Squall and Quistis was walking together towards the parking lot of the Ragnarok.
They were determined. They tried their best to not look at each other. Thinking about
being way from Rinoa is really taking a toll on his brain. He can't stand being away from
her. After their walk, they saw the big airship. He remembered the times when he was
inside with just Rinoa. When he rescued her on space.
" Let's go.........." He turned to Quistis who has only been inside
for a short time since the big battle against the sorceress. He faces was as astonished as it
was the first time she laid her eyes on it. She couldn't stop thinking about the fact that she
was going to be inside with just Squall. It's been a long time since it's just the two of
them together. Quistis followed him from behind. Staring at him, so that he wouldn't
notice.
Squall and Quistis stepped up the elevator that led to the bridge. There they saw
the controls, the communicator, and the view. It was magnificent, even if it was morning.
The sunrise was so romantic. If there was a move that has to be made, this would be a
pretty good time to do it.
(I remember I promised her that I would go on a flight with her around the world
in this, just the two of us. She would've loved this view. I would've loved her to be here
right now. I need so much to kiss her.)
He then signaled her to sit by the seat beside the pilot's. she was trilled to be able
to just sit beside him. However, she could also see the expression of loneliness. He had
only been away from her for about an hour and already he misses her. What would
happen to him within the two weeks they are apart. She needed to do something. She puts
her hand on his shoulder, this was a brave move to her. He looks up to her and smiles.
Simply smiles. This was enough for her. His smile. He then started pushing buttons.
" This commander Squall. Permission to take off....... * static *" he
was speaking to a communicator.
" * static * permission granted. Good luck in Esthar Commander Squall."
" * static * Roger that. Over and out. * static *" He put down the communicator
and put his arm around the back of his neck. He yawned and tried to relax. When he
closed his eyes, Quistis carefully checked if his eyes were open. When it was not, she
was free to stare at him for the rest of the short journey to Esthar.
( I remember. You sat on me. You asked if you could. I let you. You were so
afraid. I hugged me tightly as if I was going away. You should've known that I would
always take care of you. No matter what. You almost died, but I will always be with you.
I would never let anyone take you away from me. Even if it causes me my life. You are
my life.)
He was concentrating on his thoughts. He forgot about everything, even Quistis,
for a moment. He forgot that he was on a mission. He was concentrated on keeping
Rinoa's face on his mind. Quistis noticed that he was thinking diligently, she wondered
what he was thinking about. She also remembered the time when Squall left the escape
pod to get Rinoa even if he only had two minutes of oxygen. He risked his life for her. He
was so determined. She thought that he was probably thinking about her again. She was
disappointed. Quistis is right in front of him, yet he ignores her. She thought it was
pointless to look at a guy who would never think of looking back; so she also closed her
eyes, to rest.
( You held on to me tightly. I remembered that you smelled so good. I wanted
badly to kiss you. I was afraid. I wasn't familiar with 'love' at the time. You introduced it
to me. I remember, you sang to me; you sang to me your mother's song. You're voice is
like food to my heart, it aches for more. My mind told me to let you go, but my heart
couldn't. I needed you, and you were always there.)
The Ragnarok had just passed over Trabia, they were almost there.
( You sat with me on this very seat. I remember, how could I
forget........)
Squall, without realizing it, had fallen asleep. After a few minutes, the sound of
the alarm had woken them up. It was an alarm that told them how much time left until
their desired destination. Squall and Quistis was now awake. It felt awkward for them to
be together by themselves. He had to say something.
" Quistis.........?"
She was startled, she never expected him to speak to her, " Y-yes?"
" Do you miss being an instructor?"
She thought for a while. Memories suddenly flashed in her mind. most of them
were bad memories. Some, she doesn't remember because of the effect of the GFs did to
them. " No-not really........."
" Why? You were a great instructor. A lot looked up to you!"
She blushed at the thought that maybe he looked up to her as well. The thought
that maybe he cared, " You mean the Trepies, they are just kids. They don't really know
me........."
" I-I thought you were good.........." He felt kinda insecure
saying that. He would not normally say that in front of her, or express his feeling towards
other people. He only did that to Rinoa.
" R-really," she now turned completely red. Feeling it, she turned her head down
to hide her face. " Y-you thought so.......... but I thought you never
listened, you always said: 'Whatever' or 'It's none of my business'. I thought that I never
got through to you." She was feeling a lot more confident she felt relieved to be so. Being
with Rinoa so much must have changed him. It made him more often, that was one thing
Quistis would've never been able to do. That's one thing Rinoa can do that she cannot.
Squall was not able to respond to that because he was interrupted.
ONE MINUTE UNTIL LANDING TIME. I REPEAT, I MINUTE UNTIL
LANDING. PLEASE PREPARE ALL YOUR BELONGING AND PREPARE TO
LAND.
" We'd better get ready. We have no time to be chatting. My father needs help."
Quistis suddenly remembered about the mission. It had slipped her mind for a
minute. " Okay, I guess so." She was disappointed that they were not able to continue.
She was getting thought him there for a minute. It was too bed that it did not last.
They went down together towards the exit of the airship to wait for landing.
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A sound of door unlocking could be heard from an empty building. A guy steps in
and looks around the run-down and dusty building. At the side by the walls were shelves
of empty bread trays. The trays were empty. It looked like the place was busted in,
forcibly, by people.
The guy sighed, " It's pointless to keep this heap of junk. Who in their right mind
would actually by bread at this place!" he was talking to himself. ( Rinoa did. Oh yeah, so
did Squall..........) He put away his coat at the back and went inside the
dressing room to get ready. He put on his usual, dirty apron. The time inside the dressing
room is 8:30.
While changing, he heard the door open once again. He called out to the person
thinking that it may be a customer. " Hold on! I'll be right with you."
" Is that you sir?" The sound of the voice was familiar to Zack.
" Erik? Oh good, I need help on cleaning this place up before Rinoa comes. I am
humiliated enough. I don't need anymore judges."
Erik had now taken his position behind the counter and started clearing off some
of the dust, "Rinoa? Speaking of Rinoa, sir don't you think you are getting along with her
too well?"
" What are you talking about?! I hired her didn't I, of course I have to be polite."
" Well, asking her to go to the movies and trying to kiss her goodnight is overly
friendly, some people might even think that you guys are going out........"
Zack thought about it a little, "You think so.........." He sounded
hopeful.
" Yes, and if Squall is to hear about this........" Erik was worried, "
He is the commander of the Balamb Garden, and he can do lots of
things..........."
Zack started to get angry because of the mention of Squall and his better job.
"........." He didn't want to say anything that may upset his only
employee.
On the other hand, Erik wasn't being careful at all, " Now that you have Rinoa all
to yourself for two whole weeks, what are you planning on doing?"
" What do you mean what am I planning on doing! I'm not about to cheat with
Squall's girlfriend! What do I care that Squa-wait a minute! Did you just say that he'll
be gone for two weeks? Where did you hear that information?" Zack was suddenly
interested, too interested.
" I have a brother in Balamb garden he's studying to be a SE-"
He was cut off by Zack's impatience, " I don't care about that!! Just tell me more
about this two-week thing!"
" Squall is on a mission to Esthar for a minimum of two weeks. No other details
were released to the public."
( That's right. I do have her for two whole weeks. This is really tempting, but I
shouldn't. especially while she is working for me. Maybe after the mission........)
" Oh yeah! Speaking of Rinoa again, what happened to that girlfriend of yours. I
also heard that you guys haven't seen each other for, like, two months. Is that true. Or
have you guys broken up already, that's why you're hitting on Rinoa. I must admit, you
set your sights high, to want the commander's girlfriend........."
He was about to explode with anger, but he held it in. ( why is he doing this?)
They were talking for about an hour and fifteen minutes, it was now 9:45 when Rinoa
finally showed up.
" Good morning Zack, Erik." Greeted Rinoa.
( It's just going to keep getting better and better as long as you are here.) "Good
morning, Rinoa. Are you ready to start?"
" Yes, so what do I have to do?"
After 3 hours and 10 minutes, Zack and Erik had taught Rinoa the ins and outs of
the bakery. They thought her how to work here and what possible hiding place there are
just in case the thieves come. He also told her about the entrances that could be used.
Zack had never seen her so excited.
Rinoa stretched her arms and sighed. " So what do I do now?
Zack.......?" She saw the expression Zack was wearing, it looked like he was
daydreaming.
(Oh Rinoa, is there anything that you can't do? Ant thing that you haven't already
done to me?) "........." He didn't answer her because he was too in it.
" Uhhhh...... Sir.......there's something you should see,"
Erik was looking out the window beside the counter. When Zack didn't answer he went
over to hit him on his head, "SIR!!! IT'S THEM! PAY ATTENTION!"
" Huh? What! They are just going to waltz in here? Who do they thing they are!?"
Rinoa also looked out the window and saw Three guys that was wearing leather
jacket and pants. For her, they didn't look that tough. "Looks like this is going to be
easier than I thought."
" D-Don't underestimate them. Erik and I tried to fight them once and we got
beaten........." Zack was tiptoeing away from Rinoa trying to hide. He was
kinda embarrassed when he mentions his defeat against the punks.
The thieves busted in the door and started breaking things. They see Rinoa and
tries to hit in her. They, of course are not successful when Rinoa kicked their asses. They
were dumped out of the store and were whimpering and limping away, not daring to look
back, away from the bakery.
" That was way too easy....... I guess my mission is over......"
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Squall and Quistis stepped out of the Ragnarok. There they see the once beautiful
city of Esthar. The roads were now cracked, the buildings falling apart, and there were no
people in sight. After sight seeing for a minute a couple of figures appeared.
" Welcome, Squall, my son." It was president Laguna. He turns to Quistis, "And
may you be Rinoa? Squall's girlfriend that I have heard so much about?"
(Rinoa? I sometimes wish I was........) "Sorry to disappoint you,
but I am Quistis, Squall's former instructor and also his friend. Rinoa couldn't make it
because she has a mission of her own."
" Oh okay."
A skinny man walked up towards Squall, " Nice to see you again Squall."
"..........Nice to see you Kiros. I hope you have been taking care
of my father well enough?" Squall was hesitant to speak.
" H-hey I don't need to be taken care of!"
They rest of the conversation with them was a blur for Quistis. She was focused
on thinking about something else. (Laguna.......it's been a long time since
we've seen him last. The only time I got to actually see him is during our trip to the past.
He is truly Squall's father, he looks so much like him........)
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Flight and Fight
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Squall and Quistis was walking together towards the parking lot of the Ragnarok.
They were determined. They tried their best to not look at each other. Thinking about
being way from Rinoa is really taking a toll on his brain. He can't stand being away from
her. After their walk, they saw the big airship. He remembered the times when he was
inside with just Rinoa. When he rescued her on space.
" Let's go.........." He turned to Quistis who has only been inside
for a short time since the big battle against the sorceress. He faces was as astonished as it
was the first time she laid her eyes on it. She couldn't stop thinking about the fact that she
was going to be inside with just Squall. It's been a long time since it's just the two of
them together. Quistis followed him from behind. Staring at him, so that he wouldn't
notice.
Squall and Quistis stepped up the elevator that led to the bridge. There they saw
the controls, the communicator, and the view. It was magnificent, even if it was morning.
The sunrise was so romantic. If there was a move that has to be made, this would be a
pretty good time to do it.
(I remember I promised her that I would go on a flight with her around the world
in this, just the two of us. She would've loved this view. I would've loved her to be here
right now. I need so much to kiss her.)
He then signaled her to sit by the seat beside the pilot's. she was trilled to be able
to just sit beside him. However, she could also see the expression of loneliness. He had
only been away from her for about an hour and already he misses her. What would
happen to him within the two weeks they are apart. She needed to do something. She puts
her hand on his shoulder, this was a brave move to her. He looks up to her and smiles.
Simply smiles. This was enough for her. His smile. He then started pushing buttons.
" This commander Squall. Permission to take off....... * static *" he
was speaking to a communicator.
" * static * permission granted. Good luck in Esthar Commander Squall."
" * static * Roger that. Over and out. * static *" He put down the communicator
and put his arm around the back of his neck. He yawned and tried to relax. When he
closed his eyes, Quistis carefully checked if his eyes were open. When it was not, she
was free to stare at him for the rest of the short journey to Esthar.
( I remember. You sat on me. You asked if you could. I let you. You were so
afraid. I hugged me tightly as if I was going away. You should've known that I would
always take care of you. No matter what. You almost died, but I will always be with you.
I would never let anyone take you away from me. Even if it causes me my life. You are
my life.)
He was concentrating on his thoughts. He forgot about everything, even Quistis,
for a moment. He forgot that he was on a mission. He was concentrated on keeping
Rinoa's face on his mind. Quistis noticed that he was thinking diligently, she wondered
what he was thinking about. She also remembered the time when Squall left the escape
pod to get Rinoa even if he only had two minutes of oxygen. He risked his life for her. He
was so determined. She thought that he was probably thinking about her again. She was
disappointed. Quistis is right in front of him, yet he ignores her. She thought it was
pointless to look at a guy who would never think of looking back; so she also closed her
eyes, to rest.
( You held on to me tightly. I remembered that you smelled so good. I wanted
badly to kiss you. I was afraid. I wasn't familiar with 'love' at the time. You introduced it
to me. I remember, you sang to me; you sang to me your mother's song. You're voice is
like food to my heart, it aches for more. My mind told me to let you go, but my heart
couldn't. I needed you, and you were always there.)
The Ragnarok had just passed over Trabia, they were almost there.
( You sat with me on this very seat. I remember, how could I
forget........)
Squall, without realizing it, had fallen asleep. After a few minutes, the sound of
the alarm had woken them up. It was an alarm that told them how much time left until
their desired destination. Squall and Quistis was now awake. It felt awkward for them to
be together by themselves. He had to say something.
" Quistis.........?"
She was startled, she never expected him to speak to her, " Y-yes?"
" Do you miss being an instructor?"
She thought for a while. Memories suddenly flashed in her mind. most of them
were bad memories. Some, she doesn't remember because of the effect of the GFs did to
them. " No-not really........."
" Why? You were a great instructor. A lot looked up to you!"
She blushed at the thought that maybe he looked up to her as well. The thought
that maybe he cared, " You mean the Trepies, they are just kids. They don't really know
me........."
" I-I thought you were good.........." He felt kinda insecure
saying that. He would not normally say that in front of her, or express his feeling towards
other people. He only did that to Rinoa.
" R-really," she now turned completely red. Feeling it, she turned her head down
to hide her face. " Y-you thought so.......... but I thought you never
listened, you always said: 'Whatever' or 'It's none of my business'. I thought that I never
got through to you." She was feeling a lot more confident she felt relieved to be so. Being
with Rinoa so much must have changed him. It made him more often, that was one thing
Quistis would've never been able to do. That's one thing Rinoa can do that she cannot.
Squall was not able to respond to that because he was interrupted.
ONE MINUTE UNTIL LANDING TIME. I REPEAT, I MINUTE UNTIL
LANDING. PLEASE PREPARE ALL YOUR BELONGING AND PREPARE TO
LAND.
" We'd better get ready. We have no time to be chatting. My father needs help."
Quistis suddenly remembered about the mission. It had slipped her mind for a
minute. " Okay, I guess so." She was disappointed that they were not able to continue.
She was getting thought him there for a minute. It was too bed that it did not last.
They went down together towards the exit of the airship to wait for landing.
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A sound of door unlocking could be heard from an empty building. A guy steps in
and looks around the run-down and dusty building. At the side by the walls were shelves
of empty bread trays. The trays were empty. It looked like the place was busted in,
forcibly, by people.
The guy sighed, " It's pointless to keep this heap of junk. Who in their right mind
would actually by bread at this place!" he was talking to himself. ( Rinoa did. Oh yeah, so
did Squall..........) He put away his coat at the back and went inside the
dressing room to get ready. He put on his usual, dirty apron. The time inside the dressing
room is 8:30.
While changing, he heard the door open once again. He called out to the person
thinking that it may be a customer. " Hold on! I'll be right with you."
" Is that you sir?" The sound of the voice was familiar to Zack.
" Erik? Oh good, I need help on cleaning this place up before Rinoa comes. I am
humiliated enough. I don't need anymore judges."
Erik had now taken his position behind the counter and started clearing off some
of the dust, "Rinoa? Speaking of Rinoa, sir don't you think you are getting along with her
too well?"
" What are you talking about?! I hired her didn't I, of course I have to be polite."
" Well, asking her to go to the movies and trying to kiss her goodnight is overly
friendly, some people might even think that you guys are going out........"
Zack thought about it a little, "You think so.........." He sounded
hopeful.
" Yes, and if Squall is to hear about this........" Erik was worried, "
He is the commander of the Balamb Garden, and he can do lots of
things..........."
Zack started to get angry because of the mention of Squall and his better job.
"........." He didn't want to say anything that may upset his only
employee.
On the other hand, Erik wasn't being careful at all, " Now that you have Rinoa all
to yourself for two whole weeks, what are you planning on doing?"
" What do you mean what am I planning on doing! I'm not about to cheat with
Squall's girlfriend! What do I care that Squa-wait a minute! Did you just say that he'll
be gone for two weeks? Where did you hear that information?" Zack was suddenly
interested, too interested.
" I have a brother in Balamb garden he's studying to be a SE-"
He was cut off by Zack's impatience, " I don't care about that!! Just tell me more
about this two-week thing!"
" Squall is on a mission to Esthar for a minimum of two weeks. No other details
were released to the public."
( That's right. I do have her for two whole weeks. This is really tempting, but I
shouldn't. especially while she is working for me. Maybe after the mission........)
" Oh yeah! Speaking of Rinoa again, what happened to that girlfriend of yours. I
also heard that you guys haven't seen each other for, like, two months. Is that true. Or
have you guys broken up already, that's why you're hitting on Rinoa. I must admit, you
set your sights high, to want the commander's girlfriend........."
He was about to explode with anger, but he held it in. ( why is he doing this?)
They were talking for about an hour and fifteen minutes, it was now 9:45 when Rinoa
finally showed up.
" Good morning Zack, Erik." Greeted Rinoa.
( It's just going to keep getting better and better as long as you are here.) "Good
morning, Rinoa. Are you ready to start?"
" Yes, so what do I have to do?"
After 3 hours and 10 minutes, Zack and Erik had taught Rinoa the ins and outs of
the bakery. They thought her how to work here and what possible hiding place there are
just in case the thieves come. He also told her about the entrances that could be used.
Zack had never seen her so excited.
Rinoa stretched her arms and sighed. " So what do I do now?
Zack.......?" She saw the expression Zack was wearing, it looked like he was
daydreaming.
(Oh Rinoa, is there anything that you can't do? Ant thing that you haven't already
done to me?) "........." He didn't answer her because he was too in it.
" Uhhhh...... Sir.......there's something you should see,"
Erik was looking out the window beside the counter. When Zack didn't answer he went
over to hit him on his head, "SIR!!! IT'S THEM! PAY ATTENTION!"
" Huh? What! They are just going to waltz in here? Who do they thing they are!?"
Rinoa also looked out the window and saw Three guys that was wearing leather
jacket and pants. For her, they didn't look that tough. "Looks like this is going to be
easier than I thought."
" D-Don't underestimate them. Erik and I tried to fight them once and we got
beaten........." Zack was tiptoeing away from Rinoa trying to hide. He was
kinda embarrassed when he mentions his defeat against the punks.
The thieves busted in the door and started breaking things. They see Rinoa and
tries to hit in her. They, of course are not successful when Rinoa kicked their asses. They
were dumped out of the store and were whimpering and limping away, not daring to look
back, away from the bakery.
" That was way too easy....... I guess my mission is over......"
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Squall and Quistis stepped out of the Ragnarok. There they see the once beautiful
city of Esthar. The roads were now cracked, the buildings falling apart, and there were no
people in sight. After sight seeing for a minute a couple of figures appeared.
" Welcome, Squall, my son." It was president Laguna. He turns to Quistis, "And
may you be Rinoa? Squall's girlfriend that I have heard so much about?"
(Rinoa? I sometimes wish I was........) "Sorry to disappoint you,
but I am Quistis, Squall's former instructor and also his friend. Rinoa couldn't make it
because she has a mission of her own."
" Oh okay."
A skinny man walked up towards Squall, " Nice to see you again Squall."
"..........Nice to see you Kiros. I hope you have been taking care
of my father well enough?" Squall was hesitant to speak.
" H-hey I don't need to be taken care of!"
They rest of the conversation with them was a blur for Quistis. She was focused
on thinking about something else. (Laguna.......it's been a long time since
we've seen him last. The only time I got to actually see him is during our trip to the past.
He is truly Squall's father, he looks so much like him........)
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