Bamboo

by HawkofLight

AU S-Q-S What can one Shumi teach? Squall, Quistis, and Seifer in childhood to adulthood will learn, perhaps thereby unlocking the bamboo’s secret. A coming of age story. Updated-Ch.4: Voice

1. Prologue

-Bamboo Prologue-

The pulse had never ceased. And although I had the tube wrapped tightly around my trembling fingers, I did nothing to disturb it. Had I torn it loose, a score of personnel would have rushed in and restored the madness. The situation was beyond hopeless; it had entered the realm of the demonic.

Yet it was then, as I had released the plastic tube that sucked air into her exhausted lungs, that I finally recalled Mr. Larug's story, from that evening so long ago. Perhaps there was a reason for everything. Before I left her side, I leaned over and kissed her good-bye. I had faith in Larug's story.

This was the end. Now let's go to the beginning.

-End Bamboo Prologue-

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        Disclaimer: Final Fantasy VIII belongs to Square Enix and Hironobu Sakaguchi. Mr. Larug and the story belong to me.

        AN: I hope this has peaked your interest. There won't be much action in this story, but stick around anyways because it will be good. And yes, other chapters will obviously be much longer than this. R&R