Author's note: Well I realized how short the first chapter was when it was typed so this one is about twice as long as the first. Also I didn't do my Geo. Homework to get this done so I hope you all enjoy it. I've actually figured out the direction this story will take YAY! Me! Special thanks go to Lollin since she's the only one who reviewed. Please review and HI JAMESIE!!!
Chapter 2 AfterMath
Rinoa left the infirmary and headed for the elevator. 'I'm so glad that Squall and everyone are all right. I don't think I could live with myself if something happened to them because of me. But I wonder what Cid wants with me.' Rinoa arrived at the elevator, entered and hit the button to head to level 3. 'I guess I'm about to find out.' The elevator dinged as it reached the third floor and the doors slide open and Rinoa stepped out into Cid's office. Cid was sitting behind his huge desk with his back to Rinoa.
" Umm… you wanted to see me sir?" asked Rinoa.
"Why yes I did Rinoa," said Cid cheerfully as he spun around to face Rinoa. "Well first off congratulations on defeating Ultimercia. Job well done!
"Thank you sir" replied Rinoa.
"By the way is Squall alright? I assume you've been to see him?" asked Cid.
"Yes I have been to see him and he is doing just fine," answered Rinoa happily.
"Well that's good to hear. Well the real reason I asked you to come here is that I have a question for you. I was wondering if you would be interested in training to become a Seed here at Garden?" Asked Cid.
"Really? You want me to become a Seed even though I'm a sorceress?" asked Rinoa excitedly. ' That would be great I'd be able to stay here with Squall and my friends.'
"Yes we would love for you to train here and we can even give you training on how to better control your powers" answered Cid grinning.
"Well then I'd love to stay here," exclaimed Rinoa smiling.
"Oh good. Now lets see if we can find you a place to stay," said Cid as he rolled over to his computer and pressed a few keys. "It seems that the room beside Squall is open, would you like that one?" asked Cid.
"Yes that would be great Cid thank you very much," answered Rinoa thankfully. " And don't worry you won't have to start classes right away, I plan on giving you and your group at least 2 weeks off to do as you wish" said Cid.
"Oh really that'll be great!" cried Rinoa.
"I thought you'd like that. I guess that's it you may leave now Rinoa" said Cid. "Thank you for everything sir" said Rinoa as she headed back to the elevator.
Rinoa entered the elevator and headed back down to the first floor. 'This is great I get to stay here and learn how to control my sorceress powers and be with Squall and my friends!' the elevator dinged as it reached the first floor and Rinoa stepped out. 'Speaking of friends where are mine? Maybe in the cafeteria…' Smile on her face Rinoa headed to the cafeteria in search of her friends.
A few minutes later, Rinoa arrived at the cafeteria and spotted Zell eating a plate of hotdogs. 'Zell…always eating those hotdogs.'
She walked over and sat down at Zell's table across from him. "Hey Zell" said Rinoa.
"Hi Rinoa" Zell mumbled back mouth full of hotdogs. Zell finished his mouthful then asked "Squall's alright isn't he" asked Zell looking slightly worried.
"Ya he's fine" Replied Rinoa smiling, "he's sleeping right now so I was kicked out of the infirmary but we can go see him in a little while.
"That's good mind if I go with you when you go see him?" Zell asked before taking another bite of hotdog.
"Don't mind at all, and I'm sure that Squall will like it too. Oh and guess what" asked Rinoa excitedly.
"What" asked Zell mouth full yet again. "
Cid called me to his office and asked me if I'd like to stay here and train to become a Seed!" Rinoa exclaimed.
"BOOYA!!" Zell yelled as he jumped up and hugged Rinoa. "That's great Rinoa," exclaimed Zell. "Now you get to stay here with us" Zell paused for a second then said "and you get to stay here with Squall too!" Both Zell and Rinoa grinned.
" I know," said Rinoa giddily, "that's one of the reasons I'm so happy about it." Suddenly Rinoa face fell and she said quietly "But what if Squall doesn't want me around anymore? I mean like he hasn't asked me out or anything."
Zell's face turned serious and he replied " I know Squall is a hard guy to read but I know that he really really, likes you and he'll be thrilled that your becoming a Seed!" Zell started smiling again, "plus if he doesn't ask you out I'm sure that Irvine will. Rinoa laughed long and hard at that one.
"Thanks Zell that makes me feel a lot better."
Selphie came bounding into the cafeteria and stopped in front of where Zell and Rinoa were sitting. "Hey guys, how's Squall doing?" she asked excitedly but still looking a little worried.
"He's fine," answered Rinoa, "he's in the infirmary and we can see him in a little bit." ' I hope Squall knows how good of friends he has and how much they worry about him.'
"That's great news" yelled Selphie, "and I have more great news."
"What?" asked Zell and Rinoa.
" Since we kicked Ultimecia's big sorceress butt, Cid says I can throw a party for us! Yelled Selphie, doing a little dance.
"That's great Selphie, will there be hotdogs?" asked Zell hungrily.
"Of course there will be, just for you" Selphie answered.
"BOOYA!!!" yelled Zell yet again as he jumped up and did his victory dance. "Zell's right that is great. When's it going to be?" asked Rinoa a little more calmly then Zell. "On Saturday" answered Selphie who was bouncing slightly.
"Well its Wednesday now, will you have enough time?" asked Rinoa slightly concerned.
"Oh yeah" answered Selphie, " I've got Irvine to help me plus Cid's given me a group of cadets to help out."
' Poor Irvine, I wouldn't want to be him' thought Zell.
"Oh hey I've got some good news too!" exclaimed Rinoa suddenly.
"That's right you do," said Zell.
"Don't leave me hanging come on spill" whined Selphie.
"Cid's asked me if I would like to stay here and train as a Seed. AND! He's given me the room beside Squall's." Answered Rinoa happily.
"Goodie" yelled Selphie as she gave Rinoa a hug.
"We kicked Ultimecia's butt and then we get all this good news can this get any better," asked Zell grinning.
"I don't think it could" answered Selphie, "anyways guys I gotta go I have to find Irvy and talk to him about the party."
"Bye" both Rinoa and Zell said. "Bye" said Selphie as she turned and left the cafeteria.
After Selphie left Rinoa turned to Zell and asked "Do you think we could go see Squall now?"
Zell looked at his watch then said "Yeah I guess we could he's probably gotten enough beauty sleep for today."
Rinoa laughed "good let's go see him then."
"Right then" answered Zell. They got up from their chairs and headed for the doors.
Author notes: Well that took forever to type out. ENJOY!!! And review!