The quiet Centra continent was awakened by the sound of a dozen monsters capturing their screaming breakfast.  The screams went on for ten minutes before silence filled the land once again.  As with every other day that had past, the orphanage wasn't quite as quiet as the land.  Young Selphie was refusing to get dressed again.  She skipped around the orphanage, giggling with amusement at Edea's attempts to capture her.  Her laughed came to an abrupt stop, when she found herself knocked to the floor.  She looked up, only to look into the eyes of Cid.  Selphie had run straight into his legs.  "Selphie, we don't have time for games." Cid said.

            "Why?" Selphie asked, still sitting on the floor.

            "Because you're moving to a new place today." Cid explained, just as Edea walked up to Selphie with the little girl's clothes in her hands.

            "I'm moving!?" Selphie said with excitement.  "Where?"

            "You're going to sail across the ocean…"

            "And see all kinds of neat monsters?" Selphie exaggerated.

            "And dock at a town called Balamb."

            "Is it a pretty town?"

            "Yes, it is a pretty town.  It's gentle and quiet… a great place to vacation."

            "Neat!" With that, Selphie jumped up from the floor, grabbed her clothes from Edea, and ran back to her bedroom.

            Edea watched the little, cheerful girl ran back the way she had come, and then turned to Cid.  "Were all of those things that you said true or were you over exaggerating?" She asked.

            "She's easier to deal with, if she has her heart set on it." Cid answered.  "How are the boys doing?"

            "They are dressing themselves.  I've already told them that we're leaving today."

            "How did they act when you told them?"

            "They were… indifferent about it."

            There was a moment of silence between the two, until Cid changed the subject.  "We'd better start breakfast, if we want to leave this morning." He said.

            Then, the two of them made their way toward the kitchen.

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            Everyone was clothed and fed by 9:30.  Cid took the lead, leading Edea and the children out of the orphanage.  There were two chocobos waiting for them just outside of the orphanage.  Selphie jumped at the sight of them.  "We're gonna ride those big birds?  Neat!" She said, and then ran over to one of the chocobos.

            Cid didn't waste any time.  He mounted the lead chocobo and waited for the others to do the same.  "I'm riding with Matwyn!" Selphie shouted, as she ran over to Edea.

            "No, Sefie!" Seifer shouted, as he pushed the little girl away.  "I'm riding with her!"

            "Says who?" Countered Selphie.

            "Me!  Don't forget: I'm older and stronger than you!"

            "Oh, yeah?"

            "Yeah!"

            "Children." Edea broke in.  "The chocobo is big enough to carry all three of us."

            "Why do I have to ride with her?" Seifer asked, as he pointed at Selphie.

            "If you don't like it, you can walk." Cid said, feeling impatient.

            "Fine…" With that, Seifer climbed on top of the goldenrod-colored bird with Edea's help; followed by Selphie.

            Squall didn't have any choice.  He had to ride with Cid, so he walked over to the chocobo and climbed up onto it by himself.  Within seconds, the chocobos raced toward the beach to the north.  Selphie was having the time of her life with the wind whipping past her body, however she became disappointed when the ride turned out to be a short ten-minute ride.  When the group dismounted the chocobos, they began walking toward a small ship with white sails, letting their chocobos run free.  "We're going on a boat ride!?" Shouted Selphie.  "Neat!"

            The excited little girl was the first to climb aboard the ship.  Once she was on the ship, she noticed a group of three men walking towards her.  Because she was so excited, she didn't feel frightened.  "Welcome back, sir." The middleman saluted.

            "Thank you." Cid said.  "We wish to go to Balamb.  Would that be all right?"

            "Yes, sir." Answered the middleman, and then he ordered his men to control the ship.

            "We can relax for while." Cid said, when he turned toward Edea.

            Selphie ran to the front of the ship to look over the side, while Seifer began exploring the ship.  Squall held his position, waiting for someone to tell him to move.  "Squall, why don't you have a seat?" Edea said, as she looked down.  "It will be a long ride."

            Squall nodded, and then walked to the back of the ship to sit on the stairs.  After Edea watched Squall walk away, she noticed that Cid was motioning for her to follow him.  She was led to the backroom, where they sat at the small table.  "This isn't anything bad." Cid reassured.  "I wanted to ask you if you knew what Selphie would do around other kids like herself."

            "Do you mean other playful children?" Edea asked.  "I am sure that she would make lots of friends.  Why do you ask?"

            "Most of the students at Balamb Garden aren't as energetic as she is and they might be overwhelmed by her.  I was thinking of sending her to a different Garden, which has a lot of students just like her."

            "Where is that?"

            "It's on the Trabia continent… Trabia Garden."

            "Should we separate her from two children that she grew up with?" Asked Edea.

            "That's why I asked you what you think she'd do."

            There was a moment of silence to ponder this thought, and then Edea spoke up.  "She might have a great time there and make lots of new friends." She said.

            "Not to mention seeing a whole new continent."

            "Okay… why not?"

            "Then, it's settled." Cid said.  "I'll see to Trabia Garden."

            "No, I shall do it."

            "Why?"

            "It's called 'ladies first', Cid.  You just take care of the boys."

            "Alright.  I'll have the White SeeDs escort you there."

            "White SeeDs?" Edea asked.

            "Yes… the ones who are commanding this ship."

            Edea nodded in understanding, and then got up to check on the children.

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            It took a whole day of traveling to reach the harbor town of Balamb because there was an old train track connecting the Galbadia and Esthar continents, leaving the White SeeD ship to go around the Galbadia continent.  The ship docked at Balamb at nightfall and Cid, Seifer, and Squall climbed off of the ship.  "Selphie, you're going to a different place." Cid told the still energetic girl.

            "Where?" Selphie asked.

            "To a place called Trabia."

            "Trabia… sounds neat!  Let's go!"

            Cid laughed at her response, and then turned to Edea.  "Take care." He said.

            "You, too." Edea said.  "Good-bye, Squall… Seifer."

            "Bye, Matwyn!" Seifer shouted, as he waved.  Squall stood still, leaving his eyes do the talking.

            The boys watched as the ship began pulling away with Edea and Selphie still on board.  They watched until the ship disappeared around the mountain, then Cid broke their concentration.  "Let's go, boys.  The Garden awaits."

Selphie: Wheeee!!!  Another chapter done!  Sorry it took so long.  I've been busy with my internet groups, not to mention not being in the mood.  But as you can see, I'm back in action!  So, how was this chapter?  Hey… did I ever thank you guys for your reviews?  I don't think I did, so… THANK YOU SO MUCH!  Your reviews mean so much to me!  I'll treasure them!  Tee-hee, just kidding!.