Author's note: Alright kits and kitties[don't ask...], it's your lucky day! Two new chaps today, wooh! =)

Welcome back, PistGurl, we[at least I] missed you, glad to have you back =) Thanks also to all my other readers, hope you stick with us... Well then, here's the chap:

-Squall's POV-

I'm surprised not to find Seifer in the Training Center. That's where he usually goes when he's pissed. But can he be mad at me anymore? Then again, it's Seifer, you know never know.

After wandering around and beating monsters for 'bout an hour, I return to my dorm, empty as when I left. After another quick shower and in the middle of a turkey sandwich I hear a knock from the door.

"Yo," Zell says. "Quistis and Dr Kadowaki want to see us."

"Why?"

He shrugs. "'Probably 'bout the mission. And Doc wants to check us for injuries."

"I'm not injured."

He spreads his arms. "Hey, not my order. Let's go."

We meet Quistis, Dr Kadowaki, Langh and Laxell in Cid's office.

"Welcome, boys, take a seat," Quistis says and snorts unsatisfied. "Irvine is late, as usual."

"Can't we start without 'im?" Zell says, bouncing nervously.

I sit next to Dr Kadowaki, because it's the furthest seat from Langh.

"Where's Seifer?" she asks Quistis. "Don't we need him too? I mean, he was in Deling City also."

Quistis frowns. "Where is Seifer? Has anyone seen him today?"

All shake their heads. Should I get worried?

"Alright then, we'll have to start without him and Irvine. I already told everything to Selphie because she was in a hurry back to Deling City. So, the mission to free Timber from Galbadia's control was unsuccesful so far, but it's not over. Zell, Laxell and Irvine will see to it that it is completed. Understood?"

The mentioned two boys nod.

"Good. Make sure Irvine gets the message too."

"Wait wait, I'm here!"

All turn to the door to see Irvine who has just hurried in.

"What message?" he pants.

"You can ask Zell for details," Quistis says. "Then, another thing. The Sorceress. It has been reported that she wants to destroy all SeeDs. This of course must be prevented."

"Question!"

Quistis turns to Langh and raises an eyebrow. "Yes, miss Jocans?"

"/How/ exactly is she planning to destroy us?"

"It is not known yet. But I think she will attempt to destroy the Gardens first."

"How?"

Quistis sighs. "We do not know yet, ms Jocans."

"Okay."

"So.. We will try and find out what she is planning and do whatever precautions necessary. You will receive further notice when we have more information on the situation. Any questions?"

Langh raises her hand. "I have one."

"Yes, Langh?"

"Ugh.. it's nothing."

"Go on."

"Nothing, really. I just wanted to know if you were gonna do anything 'bout.. finding Seifer."

Quistis raises an eyebrow, looking a little bit amused. "I think Seifer can handle himself, but if you're so worried, you can go look for him yourself. Just be careful and be back by nine pm."

Langh snorts and crosses her arms.