Just a little WARNING for you little kids out there below...umm,15 or 16,I would say.There's a sexual scene in here,nothing THAT specific,and nothing THAT steamy....just...well,ahhh,just read....and there's a reason why I rated R and not NC-17....
Chapter Twenty (Squall's POV)
~This is crazy!!~ I tossed and turned on my bed.I've been trying to get some sleep,but Professor Vine's words kept ringing in my head.
*You have been chosen to call upon ze legendary Guarzian Force,Griever!*
~What?All that sounded like some sort of crap!!~ I buried my head in my pillow and tried to force drowsiness into me,but to no avail.I switched to another position and tried again.
Nothing.
~DAMMIT!!~ I sat up and ran a hand through my brown hair.I wondered how Rinoa was doing.....was she having nightmares again?Maybe not...'cause if she was she'd be running to my room once more.
~That's it.I'll do it the hard way then....~ I located a Sleep spell and casted it on me.In a second,I dropped back onto the bed,asleep.
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~* I looked around but couldn't see anything.Darkness was everywhere,above me,around me,below me.It was like the time I got lost in Time Compression,except this time,I wasn't feeling afraid.
*Squall Leonhart......*
I perked up at my name and scanned my surroundings again.I couldn't see anybody at all.
"Who's there?" I called.
*Squall Leonhart....descendant of Lyole Leonhart,no?*
"I'm Squall....who're you?"
*Recognise me......*
There was a flash.I raised my arm to cover my eyes,and when I lowered it down,I found myself in a lonely village....a lonely,familiar village...
~Winhill....~
*Home of the lionhearted.....*
"Huh?Who are you?Show yourself!"
*Turn around,Leonhart....*
I obeyed,and before me was a lion hovering lightly,its red eyes gleaming and white mane flowing freely.Its arms were crossed as it stared me down.
~That looks like....Griever....~ True,the lion was just like the one my comrades and I fought when we were battling Ultimecia,except that I could sense a purer soul in this one.
"Griever...?"
*Excellent....you recognise me....*
I gazed at the lion in surprise and awe."What....what's going on?"
*You are my master....together,we will fight the evil Hixon and Zoan...*
~I'm his master?~ "What?"
*I have pledged my life and soul to previous Leonharts before you....Lyole Leonhart was one of them...and in this generation,it is you...*
"Me?" ~This can't be true...~
*Yes,you.....*
~Wait...that means what the professor said was right?No way...~ " Hey,this is just a dream,right?Why the heck should I listen to you?You're just a dream!!"
*I communicate through dreams...that's what I do...*
"You can't be serious?!"
*It is your fate,Leonhart...accept it and defeat the evil...*
"Yeah right!!"
* You do not believe me?Then watch....*
There was another flash.My surroundings changed to somewhere in Esthar,maybe near Tears Point.I saw a man with blackish-brown hair and a sturdy built facing another man with a cloak and funny ornaments on his head.Behind both of them were Griever and another creature that looked like the combination of Bahamut and Eden.
~Hixon...~
*Lyole Leonhart battled Zoan 300 years ago....and his success cause Zoan to lock his spirit in a ring,then--*
"I know all that...some professor told me..."
*Good...and now,Zoan once more rise to cause terror in the world.When the time comes,you must summon me,and I will aid you in defeating both Hixon and him.*
"But....what is all this?!I don't know how!"
*I will help you....I will talk to you through your dreams...*
The Griever behind my so-called ancestor,Lyole suddenly dashed towards Hixon.A fierce battle began between the two GFs and also the two man below.Then,once more,yet another flash,and the next scene was Hixon and Zoan lying dead on the ground,blood coating the soil.Everything was beginning to get dim,but I could vaguely see Lyole lying on the ground too,with Griever hovering above him....
~What?What's wrong with him?~
I wanted to ask Griever that,but I didn't get the chance to....*~
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I opened my eyes with a gasp.I sat up and looked around.
My room...
~A dream....Griever...oh man....~ I sighed and ran a hand on my face.Just then,I heard the sound of a card swiping at my door and it opened,revealing a sobbing figure who approached my bed and saw me.
"Squall...."
~Rinoa....her nightmares again....I'm gonna kill that Zoan if he's the one who caused this!!~
I didn't say a word,just took her hand and pulled her to me.She cried softly,her tears wetting my pajamas,but I didn't care.I just wanted her to feel alright....to feel secured.....
"Squall......" she whimpered.I pulled back and looked at her for a moment,then lowered my head to hers.Our lips met gently,but with passion.~God...I really love her.....~ Every kiss we had,I felt that I fell more and more in love with her.I wasn't alone....Rinoa's there...she's there for me....I love her....
My hands cupped her face,but they soon moved to her shoulders,pulling away her silky nightgown.I was suddenly filled with a devouring hunger....hunger of loving her...hunger of making both of us one...hunger of having and feeling her whole body....
I heard her murmur something as I pushed away the material of the nightgown passed her shoulders.Wild thoughts raced in my mind.I was begining to lose control....I've never felt that way before in my life....I just....wanted her....and I wondered what it would be like making love to Rinoa....
Then suddenly,without warning,she broke our kiss with a gasp and backed a little. "No,Squall,stop...we can't...." she said,pulling away from me.I came back to my senses at once and was shocked at my actions.What was I doing?I was practically trying to coax her into sex!Even after the Headmaster's warnings and Garden's rule!And worst,I'm the SeeD Commander.....damn....
"I...I'm sorry,I.....I wasn't thinking...and..and just..lost control of my...." I trailed off anxiously.~What will she think?She won't...think that I was trying to take advantage of her,would she?~
"Squall,it's not that I don't want to....it's just....I feel...I need for time,okay?I know we've been together for a few months,but I'm just not ready for sex yet....please understand..." she said softly.
"I understand....but I wasn't...I wasn't trying to pressure you or anything,okay?I just...didn't know what was going on...I wasn't able to control myself,Rinoa,I love you so much...." I answered,my hand reaching out to stroke her face in the dim room.I felt her head coming closer to me and leaning against my chest.Her arms came around my neck.
"I want to feel you near me...." she mumbled."That's all..."
"Alright." I wrapped my arms around her as well and pulled her down onto the bed.In a few minutes,we were asleep in each others' embrace....
Chapter Twenty One (Rinoa's POV)
"Hey,Rinoa!" I turned at the familiar voice and smiled when I saw who it was.
"Oh,hello,Seryn," I greeted as she ran up to me,panting."What's up?You look....bothered.."
"Uh,yeah.Have you...seen Instructor Trepe?" she replied,taking short breaths.
"Quistis?Umm,not really...last I saw her were we having our usual breakfast.Then she went of for class." I raised my eyebrows."Anything important?"
"Well,kinda.I've got this assignment I forgot to hand up to her yesterday!Man,she's gonna kill me for sure..."
I chuckled and said,"Oh yeah,Quistis doesn't like late handing ups....she'll give you a really long lecture about lateness and all that...oh by the way,how have you been?Haven't seen you in a while..."
"Bad.I'm got tons of work and assignments to do!!And don't tell anyone,but I really hate Instructor Aki!Do you know,she--"
"Yeah,I know...my friends fill me in a lot..."
"Phew...oh,umm,have you got any news about Seifer?" Seryn asked,suddenly nervous.It was then that I remembered her crush on him.How was she taking it?
"Nope..we're still on the verge of searching,though.Squall's doing his best..." ~Because he wants to kill the person who injured me...~ I added in my mind.~Squall.....~ Shatters of last night's incident flew back to me and I found myself suddenly getting self-conscious.How was he?Would he think that...I didn't want sex because I didn't love him?But I do...with my life and soul...I just didn't agree that sex would complete a relationship,like others would say....I had sneaked out of his room this morning before he got up because I didn't know what to do when he did.Was I supposed to just look at him?Or talk?Even after that embarassing thing that happened last night?During breakfast,when we were with the others,we barely exchanged words.....just gave each other funny glances throughout.
"Hello?Earth to Rinoa?" My thoughts snapped shut when a hand waved in front of me.I blinked at Seryn and gave her a watery smile."Sorry.Umm,you were saying?"
"I didn't even say anything.You did."
~Damn...~ "Sorry," I said again.
"Loosen up,Rin.You seem kinda....worried."
"Actually,I...well,I..." ~Should I tell her?Maybe she can point out what I'm supposed to do....but how the heck am I going to say it?'Seryn,you know last night,Squall and I almost did that wild thing' ?God,I'll be so embarassed!!~ "Uhh,nothing..."
Seryn looked at me,confused,but I guess she respected my words,because she nodded and said goodbye before walking off to her class.I went to my dormitories,fetched Angelo,and decided to bring her for a little walk around Garden.She pulled fiercely at the lead,whining to be let free,but I knew the students of Garden didn't particularly like a dog running around like mad.I reached the Library and suddenly saw Zell running out in panic.
"Hey,Zell.What's wrong?" I asked in surprise.
"Gotta get the hotdogs before they're finished!" was the reply before he scooted off.I gazed after him and shrugged,continuing my pace,but another voice made me freeze.
"Hey."
~Whooops....~ I turned and snickered."Umm,hi,Squall..." I said casually.He gave me a slight smile and walked up to me,patting Angelo.
"Where're you going?" he asked.
"Walk..I mean,Angelo,needs her walk..."
"I'll go with you.I've got nothing to do now..."
"The SeeD Commander has nothing to do?That's a miracle," I stated blindly.He just chuckled and we began our stroll.My fingers wrapped aroung the Angelo's lead tightly,sweat coating them.What were we going to talk about?
"The Quad?" suggested Squall and I nodded.Angelo happily barked when I unleashed her there.Knowing that it was class time for the students and very few will be in the Quad,Squall didn't object.He just leaned against the railing and stared down at the water below.
~He's thinking again....~ I sighed silently and started shifting my weigh to my other foot repeatedly.I made sure Angelo wasn't up to any mischief,though.It'd be just great if some student complains to Cid about her....
"Rinoa...."
I turned to him."Hmm?"
"You left early this morning,huh?Thought maybe I could talk to you...well,'bout...last night..."
~Oh no.....~ "Yeah,I didn't...want to wake you up..." I lied.
"Or you didn't know what to say...?" He looked at me and I noticed a sly glint in his eyes.I couldn't help being a little shocked.Squall wasn't the type of person who liked to flirt...but somehow I could sense that he was just teasing me.
"Actually,yeah..." I said truthfully,rubbing my sweaty palms together.
He studied me for a while."I'm sorry."
"I know..."
"Look,Rinoa,when we're ready,we're ready,okay?Last night was just....a mistake...a dumb mistake I made...I didn't know you'd be...you know...?" He was nervous,though he didn't show it.I could see through that guy as fast as I could see through glass....
"Uh-huh," I replied.
"You're not....mad at me,are you?"
"Fortunately,no," I said with a smile."But Squall...even if we...DID do it,it'd be against Garden's rules,so we can't...you know Cid is always suspicious about our activities in our rooms..."
He looked around to make sure nobody was around,then he tugged me closer to him,bending down to my ear and whispering,"It didn't have to be here..."
~Oh my God....did he just say that?But...Squall isn't like this!~ I blinked and stared at him as if he was insane.The smile he wore in his face faltered when he noticed my gaze.
"Uh,sorry....that wasn't amusing,huh?" he said meekly.I giggled and gave him a playful slap.
"We'll see,Squall....."
Chapter Twenty Two (Seifer' POV)
~Am I dead?~ I opened my eye weakly.The room was still dark....and I was still chained.I hadn't eaten for days....I couldn't count them...but strangely,I wasn't hungry.I was just tired....tired and afraid.....
Wait,afraid?I have never been afraid of anything before!Why was I feeling that there was somebody who would danger me?I might get killed....
Maybe that was why I was scared...
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I'm scared of being killed?What about the people I killed when I was under Ultimecia's control?What about Rinoa,whom I had betrayed twice?What about Raijin and Fujin,whom I turned my back on just because I wanted to fulfill my dumb dream of being a knight?
~Noooooooo!!~ "Get me outta this place!!" I screamed,kicking out pointlessly."Get me out!!Bastard,get me out,I say!!!!"
I was rewarded.The door opened slowly,the hinges creaking.I looked up and saw a figure,dark against the oncoming bright rays of light.
A familiar figure....
"Seifer Almasy?"
And a familiar voice....
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Chapter Twenty (Squall's POV)
~This is crazy!!~ I tossed and turned on my bed.I've been trying to get some sleep,but Professor Vine's words kept ringing in my head.
*You have been chosen to call upon ze legendary Guarzian Force,Griever!*
~What?All that sounded like some sort of crap!!~ I buried my head in my pillow and tried to force drowsiness into me,but to no avail.I switched to another position and tried again.
Nothing.
~DAMMIT!!~ I sat up and ran a hand through my brown hair.I wondered how Rinoa was doing.....was she having nightmares again?Maybe not...'cause if she was she'd be running to my room once more.
~That's it.I'll do it the hard way then....~ I located a Sleep spell and casted it on me.In a second,I dropped back onto the bed,asleep.
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~* I looked around but couldn't see anything.Darkness was everywhere,above me,around me,below me.It was like the time I got lost in Time Compression,except this time,I wasn't feeling afraid.
*Squall Leonhart......*
I perked up at my name and scanned my surroundings again.I couldn't see anybody at all.
"Who's there?" I called.
*Squall Leonhart....descendant of Lyole Leonhart,no?*
"I'm Squall....who're you?"
*Recognise me......*
There was a flash.I raised my arm to cover my eyes,and when I lowered it down,I found myself in a lonely village....a lonely,familiar village...
~Winhill....~
*Home of the lionhearted.....*
"Huh?Who are you?Show yourself!"
*Turn around,Leonhart....*
I obeyed,and before me was a lion hovering lightly,its red eyes gleaming and white mane flowing freely.Its arms were crossed as it stared me down.
~That looks like....Griever....~ True,the lion was just like the one my comrades and I fought when we were battling Ultimecia,except that I could sense a purer soul in this one.
"Griever...?"
*Excellent....you recognise me....*
I gazed at the lion in surprise and awe."What....what's going on?"
*You are my master....together,we will fight the evil Hixon and Zoan...*
~I'm his master?~ "What?"
*I have pledged my life and soul to previous Leonharts before you....Lyole Leonhart was one of them...and in this generation,it is you...*
"Me?" ~This can't be true...~
*Yes,you.....*
~Wait...that means what the professor said was right?No way...~ " Hey,this is just a dream,right?Why the heck should I listen to you?You're just a dream!!"
*I communicate through dreams...that's what I do...*
"You can't be serious?!"
*It is your fate,Leonhart...accept it and defeat the evil...*
"Yeah right!!"
* You do not believe me?Then watch....*
There was another flash.My surroundings changed to somewhere in Esthar,maybe near Tears Point.I saw a man with blackish-brown hair and a sturdy built facing another man with a cloak and funny ornaments on his head.Behind both of them were Griever and another creature that looked like the combination of Bahamut and Eden.
~Hixon...~
*Lyole Leonhart battled Zoan 300 years ago....and his success cause Zoan to lock his spirit in a ring,then--*
"I know all that...some professor told me..."
*Good...and now,Zoan once more rise to cause terror in the world.When the time comes,you must summon me,and I will aid you in defeating both Hixon and him.*
"But....what is all this?!I don't know how!"
*I will help you....I will talk to you through your dreams...*
The Griever behind my so-called ancestor,Lyole suddenly dashed towards Hixon.A fierce battle began between the two GFs and also the two man below.Then,once more,yet another flash,and the next scene was Hixon and Zoan lying dead on the ground,blood coating the soil.Everything was beginning to get dim,but I could vaguely see Lyole lying on the ground too,with Griever hovering above him....
~What?What's wrong with him?~
I wanted to ask Griever that,but I didn't get the chance to....*~
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I opened my eyes with a gasp.I sat up and looked around.
My room...
~A dream....Griever...oh man....~ I sighed and ran a hand on my face.Just then,I heard the sound of a card swiping at my door and it opened,revealing a sobbing figure who approached my bed and saw me.
"Squall...."
~Rinoa....her nightmares again....I'm gonna kill that Zoan if he's the one who caused this!!~
I didn't say a word,just took her hand and pulled her to me.She cried softly,her tears wetting my pajamas,but I didn't care.I just wanted her to feel alright....to feel secured.....
"Squall......" she whimpered.I pulled back and looked at her for a moment,then lowered my head to hers.Our lips met gently,but with passion.~God...I really love her.....~ Every kiss we had,I felt that I fell more and more in love with her.I wasn't alone....Rinoa's there...she's there for me....I love her....
My hands cupped her face,but they soon moved to her shoulders,pulling away her silky nightgown.I was suddenly filled with a devouring hunger....hunger of loving her...hunger of making both of us one...hunger of having and feeling her whole body....
I heard her murmur something as I pushed away the material of the nightgown passed her shoulders.Wild thoughts raced in my mind.I was begining to lose control....I've never felt that way before in my life....I just....wanted her....and I wondered what it would be like making love to Rinoa....
Then suddenly,without warning,she broke our kiss with a gasp and backed a little. "No,Squall,stop...we can't...." she said,pulling away from me.I came back to my senses at once and was shocked at my actions.What was I doing?I was practically trying to coax her into sex!Even after the Headmaster's warnings and Garden's rule!And worst,I'm the SeeD Commander.....damn....
"I...I'm sorry,I.....I wasn't thinking...and..and just..lost control of my...." I trailed off anxiously.~What will she think?She won't...think that I was trying to take advantage of her,would she?~
"Squall,it's not that I don't want to....it's just....I feel...I need for time,okay?I know we've been together for a few months,but I'm just not ready for sex yet....please understand..." she said softly.
"I understand....but I wasn't...I wasn't trying to pressure you or anything,okay?I just...didn't know what was going on...I wasn't able to control myself,Rinoa,I love you so much...." I answered,my hand reaching out to stroke her face in the dim room.I felt her head coming closer to me and leaning against my chest.Her arms came around my neck.
"I want to feel you near me...." she mumbled."That's all..."
"Alright." I wrapped my arms around her as well and pulled her down onto the bed.In a few minutes,we were asleep in each others' embrace....
Chapter Twenty One (Rinoa's POV)
"Hey,Rinoa!" I turned at the familiar voice and smiled when I saw who it was.
"Oh,hello,Seryn," I greeted as she ran up to me,panting."What's up?You look....bothered.."
"Uh,yeah.Have you...seen Instructor Trepe?" she replied,taking short breaths.
"Quistis?Umm,not really...last I saw her were we having our usual breakfast.Then she went of for class." I raised my eyebrows."Anything important?"
"Well,kinda.I've got this assignment I forgot to hand up to her yesterday!Man,she's gonna kill me for sure..."
I chuckled and said,"Oh yeah,Quistis doesn't like late handing ups....she'll give you a really long lecture about lateness and all that...oh by the way,how have you been?Haven't seen you in a while..."
"Bad.I'm got tons of work and assignments to do!!And don't tell anyone,but I really hate Instructor Aki!Do you know,she--"
"Yeah,I know...my friends fill me in a lot..."
"Phew...oh,umm,have you got any news about Seifer?" Seryn asked,suddenly nervous.It was then that I remembered her crush on him.How was she taking it?
"Nope..we're still on the verge of searching,though.Squall's doing his best..." ~Because he wants to kill the person who injured me...~ I added in my mind.~Squall.....~ Shatters of last night's incident flew back to me and I found myself suddenly getting self-conscious.How was he?Would he think that...I didn't want sex because I didn't love him?But I do...with my life and soul...I just didn't agree that sex would complete a relationship,like others would say....I had sneaked out of his room this morning before he got up because I didn't know what to do when he did.Was I supposed to just look at him?Or talk?Even after that embarassing thing that happened last night?During breakfast,when we were with the others,we barely exchanged words.....just gave each other funny glances throughout.
"Hello?Earth to Rinoa?" My thoughts snapped shut when a hand waved in front of me.I blinked at Seryn and gave her a watery smile."Sorry.Umm,you were saying?"
"I didn't even say anything.You did."
~Damn...~ "Sorry," I said again.
"Loosen up,Rin.You seem kinda....worried."
"Actually,I...well,I..." ~Should I tell her?Maybe she can point out what I'm supposed to do....but how the heck am I going to say it?'Seryn,you know last night,Squall and I almost did that wild thing' ?God,I'll be so embarassed!!~ "Uhh,nothing..."
Seryn looked at me,confused,but I guess she respected my words,because she nodded and said goodbye before walking off to her class.I went to my dormitories,fetched Angelo,and decided to bring her for a little walk around Garden.She pulled fiercely at the lead,whining to be let free,but I knew the students of Garden didn't particularly like a dog running around like mad.I reached the Library and suddenly saw Zell running out in panic.
"Hey,Zell.What's wrong?" I asked in surprise.
"Gotta get the hotdogs before they're finished!" was the reply before he scooted off.I gazed after him and shrugged,continuing my pace,but another voice made me freeze.
"Hey."
~Whooops....~ I turned and snickered."Umm,hi,Squall..." I said casually.He gave me a slight smile and walked up to me,patting Angelo.
"Where're you going?" he asked.
"Walk..I mean,Angelo,needs her walk..."
"I'll go with you.I've got nothing to do now..."
"The SeeD Commander has nothing to do?That's a miracle," I stated blindly.He just chuckled and we began our stroll.My fingers wrapped aroung the Angelo's lead tightly,sweat coating them.What were we going to talk about?
"The Quad?" suggested Squall and I nodded.Angelo happily barked when I unleashed her there.Knowing that it was class time for the students and very few will be in the Quad,Squall didn't object.He just leaned against the railing and stared down at the water below.
~He's thinking again....~ I sighed silently and started shifting my weigh to my other foot repeatedly.I made sure Angelo wasn't up to any mischief,though.It'd be just great if some student complains to Cid about her....
"Rinoa...."
I turned to him."Hmm?"
"You left early this morning,huh?Thought maybe I could talk to you...well,'bout...last night..."
~Oh no.....~ "Yeah,I didn't...want to wake you up..." I lied.
"Or you didn't know what to say...?" He looked at me and I noticed a sly glint in his eyes.I couldn't help being a little shocked.Squall wasn't the type of person who liked to flirt...but somehow I could sense that he was just teasing me.
"Actually,yeah..." I said truthfully,rubbing my sweaty palms together.
He studied me for a while."I'm sorry."
"I know..."
"Look,Rinoa,when we're ready,we're ready,okay?Last night was just....a mistake...a dumb mistake I made...I didn't know you'd be...you know...?" He was nervous,though he didn't show it.I could see through that guy as fast as I could see through glass....
"Uh-huh," I replied.
"You're not....mad at me,are you?"
"Fortunately,no," I said with a smile."But Squall...even if we...DID do it,it'd be against Garden's rules,so we can't...you know Cid is always suspicious about our activities in our rooms..."
He looked around to make sure nobody was around,then he tugged me closer to him,bending down to my ear and whispering,"It didn't have to be here..."
~Oh my God....did he just say that?But...Squall isn't like this!~ I blinked and stared at him as if he was insane.The smile he wore in his face faltered when he noticed my gaze.
"Uh,sorry....that wasn't amusing,huh?" he said meekly.I giggled and gave him a playful slap.
"We'll see,Squall....."
Chapter Twenty Two (Seifer' POV)
~Am I dead?~ I opened my eye weakly.The room was still dark....and I was still chained.I hadn't eaten for days....I couldn't count them...but strangely,I wasn't hungry.I was just tired....tired and afraid.....
Wait,afraid?I have never been afraid of anything before!Why was I feeling that there was somebody who would danger me?I might get killed....
Maybe that was why I was scared...
...................
I'm scared of being killed?What about the people I killed when I was under Ultimecia's control?What about Rinoa,whom I had betrayed twice?What about Raijin and Fujin,whom I turned my back on just because I wanted to fulfill my dumb dream of being a knight?
~Noooooooo!!~ "Get me outta this place!!" I screamed,kicking out pointlessly."Get me out!!Bastard,get me out,I say!!!!"
I was rewarded.The door opened slowly,the hinges creaking.I looked up and saw a figure,dark against the oncoming bright rays of light.
A familiar figure....
"Seifer Almasy?"
And a familiar voice....
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