Selphie Kinneas
"Journey To The Past"
Chapter Seventeen- A Deal Is A Deal
"SQUALL!"
Slowly the blonde came toward Squall. His face was covered in red liquid. Squall squinted as he stood. "No more." He mumbled as he used the dull part of his sword to push Seifer down. As he began to fall Squall noticed his fall would land horribly, without avail he reached his hand out to stop Seifer's crush.
The Almasy fell weakly to the ground hopelessly. His head hit he corner of cement and his body on crushed rocks. . He coughed a bit blood that fell into the sewage water. His entire body was covered with scars. "Loire…" He whispered unable to bring himself louder.
Squall, barely standing alone, walked slowly to the half conscious bodice.
I… I've been a … bastard. I don't deserve to c-call… her my… friend. T-take care… of her. I- I was wrong Squ-" Seifer fell unconscious.
"SQUALL!" The voice screamed again. Running through the tunnels came Rinoa. Behind her were authorities and paramedics.
"Rinoa," He whispered. Rinoa came to his aid and held him close.
"It's okay, I'm here…"
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Squall opened an eye. Bright light of the sun strained his eyesight. Before him stood a nurse and Rinoa. "Squall! You're awake!"
She carefully hugged him, "I was so scared when I saw you hurt. I thought you'd die… I thought I'd die. But… you're okay!" Her finger went over his face crossing his nose. "All you have is this scar now."
Scar! "What?" He asked frankly.
"It's a scar, and Seifer has one too. You guys gave to each other while fighting. You have one half of the X, and he has the other." Rinoa explained softly.
"How is the brat?" Squall teased. Rinoa looked downward,
"He's okay… a lot more injured than you. You have a couple of deep scars but a few bones of him broke. He'll, be fine." Rinoa smiled as the last words left her lips.
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Rinoa watched by Squall through the doorway of Seifer's room. He lay asleep with tubes of I.V. connected to his arms with Quistis holding his hand crying and praying silently.
"… He isn't that bad Squall." Rinoa whispered.
Seifer's right eye slowly eased opened followed by his left. Quistis gaped with delight as Rinoa joined her smile. Seifer grinned at Quistis and squeezed her hand that was clasped with his.
"Can... you forgive me?" He uttered. Quistis full of tears shook her head as she gripped his hand ever tighter. Rinoa made her way to Seifer's other side.
He met eyes with her ashamed, he turned his head and shut his eyes. "Rinoa, I don't know why I did it... or why I thought it. I just hope you understand I meant no harm."
Rinoa bowed her head in another direction, "I don't think you would've done it Seifer. And that's the honest truth." She turned towards him, "But, nonetheless it hurt me you would consider it."
Seier didn't face her. Rinoa took this as a sign to contiue, "Though, I couldn't think about getting married without my closest friend there. I mean... I want you to give me away." Rnoa knelt and gave a small kiss on his cheek.
"I forgive you Seifer."
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Days later
DISCLAIMER: Richard Marx & Donna Lewis/At the Beginning (Wonderful Journey)
Bells rang cheerfully as the day was bright and sunny. Crowds cheered at the main church in Esther. Inside was a ceremony of holy matrimony; Squall and Rinoa were finally getting married.
We were strangers
Starting out on a journey
Never dreaming what we'd have to go through
Now here we are
And I'm suddenly standing
At the beginning with you
At the alter stood Rinoa with a gown of pearly satin as she stood blushing before Squall. Beside him stood Irvine while behind Rinoa stood Selphie. Seifer sat by Quistis in the front of the stand watching with nearly ten badages seen slipping from under his clothing.
The priest performing the ceremony continued his long line of speech while Squall and Rinoa exchanged happy glances. Irvine winked at Squall and nudged him in the ribs for good luck.
No one told me I was going to find you
Unexpected, what you did to my heart
When I lost hope
You were there to remind me
This is the start
Went utterly quiet as the moment near that Squall had to speak. He cleared his throat and took one look at Rinoa's smiling face, he opened his mouth and "I do" came out.
Life is a road, and I want to keep going
Love is a river I want to keep flowing
Life is a road, now and forever
Wonderful journey
I'll be there when the world stops turning
I'll be there when the storm is through
At the end I want to be standing at the beginning
With you
Rinoa went a soft pink as her turn came; she sniffed silently and answered the same. The ring bearer hopped along and held out the pillow on which held to glimmering bands.
Squall placed a ring on Rinoa's finger while Rinoa did the same for him. They gave each other hopeful glimpses as they turned to the crowd.
We were strangers
On a crazy adventure
Never dreaming how are dreams could come true
Now here we stand
Unafraid of the future
At the beginning with you
"You may kiss the bride!"
Rinoa slowly neared Squall as the met lip-to-lip. A rush of cheers roared as music flowed airily.
And life is a road, and I want to keep going
Love is a river I want to keep flowing
Life is a road, now and forever
Wonderful journey
I'll be there when the world stops turning
I'll be there when the storm is through
At the end I want to be standing at the beginning
With you
The reception hours later only added to the excitement. Squall led Rinoa away from the crowd as they stood alone from the clusters of people.
"Rinoa… I" Squall began.
"Yes, Squall?" She said interrupting him unintentionally. Squall peered through the auburn eye with the confused look that once was there was gone. Her eyes were sure and full of confidence.
"You're wonderful." He blurted. Rinoa laughed,
"Not as you!"
I knew there was somebody somewhere
Like me alone in the dark
Now I know my dream will live on
I've been waiting so long
Nothing's going to tear us apart
"There isn't one person in the world I'd prefer to be with right this minute than you Squall. Like my perfect flame that never goes out, never leave me Squall!" Rinoa threw her arms around his neck with nothing more than a grin.
"Don't… leave me," He whispered under his breath.
And life is a road and I want to going
Love is a river I want to keep flowing
Life is a road, now and forever
Wonderful journey
I'll be there when the world stops turning
I'll be there when the storm is through
In the end I want to be standing at the beginning
With you
Rinoa looked into his eyes with joy. Selphie rushed with her hands over her head.
"Rin! Opps! I mean Rinoa! Come on! You guuuuuuuuuys are missing the fun!" Irvine came from behind her and dragged her onto the dance floor.
"Come on Squall!" Rinoa pulled Squall by his elbow and rushed away.
And life is a road, and I want to keep going
Love is a river I want to keep going on
Starting out on a journey
Life is a road and I want to keep going
Love is a river I want to keep flowing
In the end I want to be standing at the beginning
With you…………………………
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