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At Home
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(I guess my mission is over.......What do I do now) After her fight with
the robbers, she sat down thinking.
Zack and Erik crept out of their hiding places to check on Rinoa.
"Ummm......... Rinoa? are you okay, you aren't hurt are you?" Zack
came up with an excuse to be able to touch her. He caresses her shoulders pretending to
look for a possible wound.
Rinoa shakes him off, "I'm okay. I was just so surprised that it ended so quickly. I
guess I was kinda disappointed. Now I don't have anything to occupy myself with."
"Well you can't help it if your skills are excellent!" He was trying to cheer her up,
it worked a little.
It was now 1:30. the day was still young and already she was finished. She got up
from her seat and decided that it was time to go. When she got up, Zack tried to make her
stay by holding on to her hand.
At first the felt like it was Squall's. (Squall......I......) "Rinoa,
don't go yet. I-I was wondering if you'd like to spend the rest of the day here..with
me-and Erik"
When Rinoa turned around it was Squall that she saw. She walked back to him,
she really wanted to kiss him. She couldn't stop herself. At first Zack didn't know what
was going on, Rinoa just suddenly sat on his lap and started leaning onto him. He was bewildered was he welcomed it with open arms.
" Rinoa......." An alien voice went into her ears. It was then she came
back to reality. When she opened up her eyes, what was in front of her was Zack. She
saw that she was about to kiss him. She didn't know what she was doing. She panicked.
She quickly got off of him and straightened herself up. Zack finally realized that it just
can't happen, "Rinoa.......?"
"I'm so s-sorry! What was I thinking? I'm terribly sorry!! I-I need to go!!" She
hastily ran out of the door and got into her SEED car. She didn't move for a while, she
was still recovering. (What did I just do? How can I do that? Squall hasn't even been
gone for a day and already I was willing to kiss another.) It was clear that she was
disgusted of herself. (Am I really that desperate........Desperate for attention?
That I need to throw myself at the very first guy I see? I am a whore!!!)
She started the engine. She clutched the stick and dove out of Deling, not caring
about street lights, people, or where she was going. All didn't care as long as she was no
longer there. After cruising around for 2 hours, she was almost running out of gas. The
closest place she could see was Balamb so she decided to go home.
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(It's been a long time........I'm home) Squall was walking side by side
with Quistis towards the palace. They were not alone, however, he remembered Laguna,
Kiros, and a few more escorts was with them. While he was walking, he took a look
around his surrounding. What he saw was something entirely different from what he
remembered. The once beautiful city was in rubbles.
"The terrorist that did this must be really tough. This is horrible. What happened
here?" Squall had many questions.
" Ha ha ha. Oh.. ........Squall, looks like you haven't changed a
bit! You are too serious sometimes." Laguna was cackling up with laughter.
" HOW CAN YOU BE LAUGHING AT A TIME LIKE THIS!!! YOUR
COUNTRY IS BREAKING UP AND YOU TELL ME NOT TO BE SERIOUS!!"
Squall shouted at Laguna. He had always thought that his father didn't deserve to be
president, he never had the leadership to do so. " YOU ARE NO PRESIDENT! YOU
CAN'T BE A LEADER!!"
" Ha ha ha ha! Calm down," Squall started to cringe once again, "lighten up! I
was just only trying to be optimistic. The people had enough seriousness that they need a
break. You can't possible work properly with an angry heart. You need to be calm."
".........." He was speechless, (He got me there. I guess I was the
one at fault. I'll give you another chance) All Quistis was doing was staring. She has
never seen anyone stand up to Squall before, nonetheless, show him off. She was quite
impressed.
Kiros has also been quiet, up until now, "Do you still want to know what
happened. You'll have to wait until we get to a safer place. This is no place to talk,
especially when we have a lot to talk about."
Kiros led the way. Squall noticed that nothing was operating. Nothing was open
to the public. He quietly walked behind his father. He still hasn't forgiven him for what
he had done on the day after the defeat of the Sorceress. All Quistis can do now is
comfort him as much as she is able to do.
" Don't worry Squall, we can handle this." Quistis whispered to Squall and
timidly held his hand. He looked at her gesture and he didn't let go. He let her hold him.
"You'll find it in your heart soon enough the will to forgive him. He did it for the
betterment of the world." Usually he would have been angry if anyone told him that, but,
it sounded fine when it came from her. He was a little bit relieved. He calmed down.
(I'll find it soon enough, I need to, to be able to concentrate on this mission. I
know I can forgive him)
They arrive at the palace and it looked like it was the only untouched place
before. Inside was what seemed like the population of Esthar. Everybody was talking at
once. Panicked. Terrified. Once they saw the SEEDs and their president, a load was taken
off their backs.
"Oh president Laguna! Are these the SEEDs we have been waiting for?" It was
one of the advisors.
" Yes. They will help us." He points towards Squall, "This is my son, Squall
Leonhart and his partner, Quistis Trepe"
The people around them stated to crowd Squall and Quistis. (Now I remember
why I hated being a hero. I don't need this kind of trouble. I don't need anyone
depending on me........) Quistis tugged on to his arm to lead him away from
the crowd.
"This way Squall." (Rinoa depends on me........she depends on me to
return to her........)
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(What was I supposed to do next after finishing a mission. I remember Squall
talked to me about this........) Rinoa arrived at the garden trying very had to
forget what happened. She decided to walk around when she sees Zell. (Maybe he'll
know)
"Zell! Over here!"
Zell ran towards Rinoa, "Hey! What's up? Oh yeah, how's your mission going on,
I bet Squall's very proud of you..........ooops I forgot he isn't here, he's
on a mission of his own with Quistis." He leans towards her to whisper, "You'd better
watch out for her. You do know that she likes her don't you," He couldn't stop talking.
"ZELL!!!" (I know that, I just don't want to be reminded right now. I don't want
to worry about anything else. I know that Squall would never betray me. And I know that
he is proud of me, he always is..........)
"Sorry, I get too excited sometimes." He was scratching the back of his head. "So
why did you call me?"
"Well, speaking of missions, I just finished mine-"
"For real!!! Booya!!" He cut her off.
"Anyways, I just wanted to know what to do next, is there some kind of procedure
I have to do?"
"Well, yeah! You gotta report to Headmaster Cid ya know. Man, you rock!
Finishing your mission in less than two days!! Too bad Squall wasn't there to see you in
action!"
(I'm glad that he wasn't there. He would've never forgiven me for what I almost
did. If he found out..........) " Thanks, I'll do just that. Bye." Rinoa turned
away from Zell and raised her hand to say goodbye. Zell returned it with a wave of both
his hands while jumping in the process.
Rinoa walk to the elevator. She presses the button that led to the 3rd floor office.
When she got there, she saw headmaster Cid talking to couple of cadets.
"Is that all you wanted to say........ oh okay then..... you
are dismissed." He saluted to the cadets when he sees Rinoa standing by his door. "Ah,
Rinoa, you are back!"
"Yes, I just wanted to report something," She passed by the two cadets.
"Is there a problem I can help you with? How is your mission going?"
"There is no problem Headmaster Cid. I just finished my mission-"
"Really. I am impressed Rinoa. Finishing your first mission is a couple of days. I
am really proud. You'll be a promising SEED. You remind me so much of Squall. The
devotion, the determination!"
(Everybody seems to be proud of me today. I just hope that I can be proud of me)
"Sir, I have come to report my results. The thieves that were troubling ZACK'S
BAKERY has withdrawn and it is unlikely that they'll come back. I pretended to work
for him so that in the future, if they do come back, they'll think that I work there and
therefore will not think of attacking. There was no casualties or wounded, except those I
hurt."
"Great! Great! Good job Rinoa." He gestured her to sit down and so she did, "I'm
terribly sorry for sending Squall on a mission. He wasn't very eager to leave, especially
knowing that it would be for two weeks. But you never know, knowing Squall, he may be
able to finish up in a little over a week. Don't worry about him, he has Quistis with him."
(That's the most I'm worried about.........)
"I just hope he was here to witness your success, I'm sure he is very proud of
you."
"I know he is, sir."
"Okay, I want to talk to you some more so you can give me detail to how you've
done, but unfortunately, with Squall gone, my work has been quadrupled. If there is
nothing else of importance that you have to say, I'm afraid you'll to go."
Rinoa stood up, "There is nothing else, headmaster Cid." They both saluted to
each other and she left for the elevator.
It was only 4:00 pm and she didn't feel hungry. She didn't feel tired either. She
didn't feel anything right now. She didn't bother going over to the cafeteria to eat, she
knew she'll just end up lining up for nothing. She decided to go to her dormitory. When
she was about to get there, she passed by Squall's room. She had the sudden yearning to
be inside. A part of her hoped that he may be inside. Of course she knew that he wasn't,
but she went inside anyways. There she lay down on his soft, welcoming, but cold bed.
She couldn't feel him there. She tried to imagine that he was. She couldn't.
(Why did you have to go? If only they've waited a more, I could be with you right
now, and you could be in this room with me. I wouldn't have done what I did. You would
be beside me, smiling. You could have been there at my moment of glory. You could be
here hugging me, making sure I was alright. But you're not.........)
She hugged the pillow beside her slowly fell asleep.
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At Home
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(I guess my mission is over.......What do I do now) After her fight with
the robbers, she sat down thinking.
Zack and Erik crept out of their hiding places to check on Rinoa.
"Ummm......... Rinoa? are you okay, you aren't hurt are you?" Zack
came up with an excuse to be able to touch her. He caresses her shoulders pretending to
look for a possible wound.
Rinoa shakes him off, "I'm okay. I was just so surprised that it ended so quickly. I
guess I was kinda disappointed. Now I don't have anything to occupy myself with."
"Well you can't help it if your skills are excellent!" He was trying to cheer her up,
it worked a little.
It was now 1:30. the day was still young and already she was finished. She got up
from her seat and decided that it was time to go. When she got up, Zack tried to make her
stay by holding on to her hand.
At first the felt like it was Squall's. (Squall......I......) "Rinoa,
don't go yet. I-I was wondering if you'd like to spend the rest of the day here..with
me-and Erik"
When Rinoa turned around it was Squall that she saw. She walked back to him,
she really wanted to kiss him. She couldn't stop herself. At first Zack didn't know what
was going on, Rinoa just suddenly sat on his lap and started leaning onto him. He was bewildered was he welcomed it with open arms.
" Rinoa......." An alien voice went into her ears. It was then she came
back to reality. When she opened up her eyes, what was in front of her was Zack. She
saw that she was about to kiss him. She didn't know what she was doing. She panicked.
She quickly got off of him and straightened herself up. Zack finally realized that it just
can't happen, "Rinoa.......?"
"I'm so s-sorry! What was I thinking? I'm terribly sorry!! I-I need to go!!" She
hastily ran out of the door and got into her SEED car. She didn't move for a while, she
was still recovering. (What did I just do? How can I do that? Squall hasn't even been
gone for a day and already I was willing to kiss another.) It was clear that she was
disgusted of herself. (Am I really that desperate........Desperate for attention?
That I need to throw myself at the very first guy I see? I am a whore!!!)
She started the engine. She clutched the stick and dove out of Deling, not caring
about street lights, people, or where she was going. All didn't care as long as she was no
longer there. After cruising around for 2 hours, she was almost running out of gas. The
closest place she could see was Balamb so she decided to go home.
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(It's been a long time........I'm home) Squall was walking side by side
with Quistis towards the palace. They were not alone, however, he remembered Laguna,
Kiros, and a few more escorts was with them. While he was walking, he took a look
around his surrounding. What he saw was something entirely different from what he
remembered. The once beautiful city was in rubbles.
"The terrorist that did this must be really tough. This is horrible. What happened
here?" Squall had many questions.
" Ha ha ha. Oh.. ........Squall, looks like you haven't changed a
bit! You are too serious sometimes." Laguna was cackling up with laughter.
" HOW CAN YOU BE LAUGHING AT A TIME LIKE THIS!!! YOUR
COUNTRY IS BREAKING UP AND YOU TELL ME NOT TO BE SERIOUS!!"
Squall shouted at Laguna. He had always thought that his father didn't deserve to be
president, he never had the leadership to do so. " YOU ARE NO PRESIDENT! YOU
CAN'T BE A LEADER!!"
" Ha ha ha ha! Calm down," Squall started to cringe once again, "lighten up! I
was just only trying to be optimistic. The people had enough seriousness that they need a
break. You can't possible work properly with an angry heart. You need to be calm."
".........." He was speechless, (He got me there. I guess I was the
one at fault. I'll give you another chance) All Quistis was doing was staring. She has
never seen anyone stand up to Squall before, nonetheless, show him off. She was quite
impressed.
Kiros has also been quiet, up until now, "Do you still want to know what
happened. You'll have to wait until we get to a safer place. This is no place to talk,
especially when we have a lot to talk about."
Kiros led the way. Squall noticed that nothing was operating. Nothing was open
to the public. He quietly walked behind his father. He still hasn't forgiven him for what
he had done on the day after the defeat of the Sorceress. All Quistis can do now is
comfort him as much as she is able to do.
" Don't worry Squall, we can handle this." Quistis whispered to Squall and
timidly held his hand. He looked at her gesture and he didn't let go. He let her hold him.
"You'll find it in your heart soon enough the will to forgive him. He did it for the
betterment of the world." Usually he would have been angry if anyone told him that, but,
it sounded fine when it came from her. He was a little bit relieved. He calmed down.
(I'll find it soon enough, I need to, to be able to concentrate on this mission. I
know I can forgive him)
They arrive at the palace and it looked like it was the only untouched place
before. Inside was what seemed like the population of Esthar. Everybody was talking at
once. Panicked. Terrified. Once they saw the SEEDs and their president, a load was taken
off their backs.
"Oh president Laguna! Are these the SEEDs we have been waiting for?" It was
one of the advisors.
" Yes. They will help us." He points towards Squall, "This is my son, Squall
Leonhart and his partner, Quistis Trepe"
The people around them stated to crowd Squall and Quistis. (Now I remember
why I hated being a hero. I don't need this kind of trouble. I don't need anyone
depending on me........) Quistis tugged on to his arm to lead him away from
the crowd.
"This way Squall." (Rinoa depends on me........she depends on me to
return to her........)
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(What was I supposed to do next after finishing a mission. I remember Squall
talked to me about this........) Rinoa arrived at the garden trying very had to
forget what happened. She decided to walk around when she sees Zell. (Maybe he'll
know)
"Zell! Over here!"
Zell ran towards Rinoa, "Hey! What's up? Oh yeah, how's your mission going on,
I bet Squall's very proud of you..........ooops I forgot he isn't here, he's
on a mission of his own with Quistis." He leans towards her to whisper, "You'd better
watch out for her. You do know that she likes her don't you," He couldn't stop talking.
"ZELL!!!" (I know that, I just don't want to be reminded right now. I don't want
to worry about anything else. I know that Squall would never betray me. And I know that
he is proud of me, he always is..........)
"Sorry, I get too excited sometimes." He was scratching the back of his head. "So
why did you call me?"
"Well, speaking of missions, I just finished mine-"
"For real!!! Booya!!" He cut her off.
"Anyways, I just wanted to know what to do next, is there some kind of procedure
I have to do?"
"Well, yeah! You gotta report to Headmaster Cid ya know. Man, you rock!
Finishing your mission in less than two days!! Too bad Squall wasn't there to see you in
action!"
(I'm glad that he wasn't there. He would've never forgiven me for what I almost
did. If he found out..........) " Thanks, I'll do just that. Bye." Rinoa turned
away from Zell and raised her hand to say goodbye. Zell returned it with a wave of both
his hands while jumping in the process.
Rinoa walk to the elevator. She presses the button that led to the 3rd floor office.
When she got there, she saw headmaster Cid talking to couple of cadets.
"Is that all you wanted to say........ oh okay then..... you
are dismissed." He saluted to the cadets when he sees Rinoa standing by his door. "Ah,
Rinoa, you are back!"
"Yes, I just wanted to report something," She passed by the two cadets.
"Is there a problem I can help you with? How is your mission going?"
"There is no problem Headmaster Cid. I just finished my mission-"
"Really. I am impressed Rinoa. Finishing your first mission is a couple of days. I
am really proud. You'll be a promising SEED. You remind me so much of Squall. The
devotion, the determination!"
(Everybody seems to be proud of me today. I just hope that I can be proud of me)
"Sir, I have come to report my results. The thieves that were troubling ZACK'S
BAKERY has withdrawn and it is unlikely that they'll come back. I pretended to work
for him so that in the future, if they do come back, they'll think that I work there and
therefore will not think of attacking. There was no casualties or wounded, except those I
hurt."
"Great! Great! Good job Rinoa." He gestured her to sit down and so she did, "I'm
terribly sorry for sending Squall on a mission. He wasn't very eager to leave, especially
knowing that it would be for two weeks. But you never know, knowing Squall, he may be
able to finish up in a little over a week. Don't worry about him, he has Quistis with him."
(That's the most I'm worried about.........)
"I just hope he was here to witness your success, I'm sure he is very proud of
you."
"I know he is, sir."
"Okay, I want to talk to you some more so you can give me detail to how you've
done, but unfortunately, with Squall gone, my work has been quadrupled. If there is
nothing else of importance that you have to say, I'm afraid you'll to go."
Rinoa stood up, "There is nothing else, headmaster Cid." They both saluted to
each other and she left for the elevator.
It was only 4:00 pm and she didn't feel hungry. She didn't feel tired either. She
didn't feel anything right now. She didn't bother going over to the cafeteria to eat, she
knew she'll just end up lining up for nothing. She decided to go to her dormitory. When
she was about to get there, she passed by Squall's room. She had the sudden yearning to
be inside. A part of her hoped that he may be inside. Of course she knew that he wasn't,
but she went inside anyways. There she lay down on his soft, welcoming, but cold bed.
She couldn't feel him there. She tried to imagine that he was. She couldn't.
(Why did you have to go? If only they've waited a more, I could be with you right
now, and you could be in this room with me. I wouldn't have done what I did. You would
be beside me, smiling. You could have been there at my moment of glory. You could be
here hugging me, making sure I was alright. But you're not.........)
She hugged the pillow beside her slowly fell asleep.
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