Selphie Kinneas

Roses

The Sniper's Rose

Chapter Six-Chain Reaction

The Next Day

 Selphie wearily opened an eye. She was in her dorm, nothing new here. She quietly stood as she paced the room. It was Sunday morning, and yesterday she had the best time of her life. She heard quiet giggles from outside her door. She quietly cracked it open. Sitting at the table was Quistis and Rinoa. They were looking at something, something small for their heads where crammed together.

"Morning." She yawned as she entered the room. Rinoa raised her head and smirked.

"You and Irvine make such a cute couple." She winked.

 Selphie awkwardly walked over to see what it was Rinoa and Quistis were so interested in. Rinoa snatched it away before Selphie caught a glimpse.

"What is that!?" She screamed in frustration. Rinoa stood up.

"I'll let you see it, if you tell us what happened last night." Selphie sighed, I had a great time we dance…and he gave me a kiss.

"We danced during the sunset and we kissed." Selphie whispered in joy. Quistis clasped her hand on her cheek.

"In the ocean!?" Selphie turned red in fury.

"How do you know that?" Quistis snatched the picture before Rinoa could grab it again.

"Because of this…" Quistis held it up. It showed Irvine and Selphie in the water, Selphie's arms were around his waist and her head was leaned against his chest. Irvine's arms were on Selphie shoulders, and his head rested on hers.

"WHERE DID YOU GET THIS!?" Selphie yelled full of anger.

"Uh……………………………………" Quistis and Rinoa grumbled at the same time.

"WHERE?!"

"Squall." Rinoa admitted.

"Squall!? How did he get this?!"

"You have to ask him." Selphie shook her head as she stormed into her room.

"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" She walked out calmly a minute later all nicely dressed. "Which way to Squall's dorm?"

"107." Quistis replied slowly. Selphie rushed out.

 Irvine stared at his breakfast.

What's wrong with me? I never should have done what I did last night, maybe she's mad…

 Selphie stormed the dorm's door open.

"SQUALL!" She screamed. Her eyes darted about the room trying to find the reason Squall took the picture. Her answer laid on the table. Scattered all about, were many copies of the same picture. On each one there was something circled in red ink, all the markings on Irvine.  A room door opened. Squall walked out to see Selphie's furious face.

"Oh Hyne help me." He whispered. Selphie threw her fist on the table.

"HOW COULD YOU?!" She shouted.

"Look, it's not what you think,"

"I know what you did! You didn't trust Irvine so you spied on him! AND ME!"

"I didn't want to, Selphie listen. There's something about him…"

"Leave that for my business. BUTT OUT!" Selphie ran her hands over the pictures tearing them to pieces. She grabbed the only unscathed copy.

"I'm sorry Selph, I won't do it again." Selphie wrinkled her nose.

"You'd better not, or I'll kill you." Selphie said seriously as she shaped her fingers to a gun form. "Bang." She said angrily. Or Irvine will kill him, ehehe.

She pulled small fire magic from her pocket. She aimed her eyes on the ripped pieces.

"Just to be sure…" She walked beside the table and held her hand over it. "FIRE!" The magic fell onto the ripped paper and went into flames. The smoke whisked away and the pieces became a pile of ashes.


 

  Irvine pushed his tray away. He walked out the door without a crumb in his stomach. I have to go see Selphie. Irvine stopped himself suddenly. His mind went blank, except for one thought. What am I doing? I'm only undercover. He stopped himself and leaned against the wall.

"Irvine!" A familiar girly voice called. Damnit. Irvine raised his skull of silky hair, "Hey Selphie."  Selphie approached Irvine with a face she'd never worn. She stood on her toes as she carefully whispered in his ear.

"I had a great time last night, and I won't forget it." Irvine closed his eyes, stop torturing me! She pushed Selphie away a few feet. Selphie tripped over her feet and fell to the floor. She stared up at Irvine quickly.

"Sorry Selph." Irvine helped her back on her feet. Selphie brushed herself off.

"It's o-okay." Selphie stammered. Irvine shook his head.

"I'm sorry, really. I just need to go lay down." Irvine began walking away, he knew what Selphie really came to ask…DAMN MY GUN! Irvine turned around. "Selphie?" Selphie raised her head rapidly. "Would you like to have lunch and stuff with me…like whenever? Just you and me?"

 Selphie opened her mouth to speak, nothing came out. Say something quickly! She shook her head vigorously. Irvine shrugged as he winked.

"See ya at lunch then." He walked away and vanished in the crowds. Selphie turned red, she held her hands in fists as she jumped in the air.

"ALL RIGHT!" Nearly five people around her gave her an awkward look. Selphie wrinkled her nose, "What?! Never seen a new girlfriend before?!" She snapped. The people shrugged as they continued their business. Selphie shook her head, it was positive now, Irvine did like her!

 Irvine pushed his dorm door open.

Zell who had just awoken saw his anger. "Whoa! What happened to you!?" He asked in awe.

"I don't need to talk about it!" Irvine snapped. Zell took a step backwards,

"Tch, well then! Don't mind me!" Zell walked back into his room. Irvine slapped his forehead. What the hell is wrong with me? Breathing slowly he stood and made his way passed his room door. He shut it with a loud slam. He threw himself against his bed. I hate boss; his ideas almost never work! Irvine felt his eyelids fall over his contacted eyes.

 "That's the mission, ya up fer it Kinneas?"

"That's a dumb idea."

"If ya wanna live, SHUT UP!" Irvine shrugged as he pulled the Exeter out.

"Who's coming with me?"

"Franit." The boss grumbled.

"Damnit! I hate Lavender."

"Deal."

 Irvine walked out of the office. Outside in the harsh winds and rain was a lady in a long black cloak. Her face was concealed under her hood. She leaned her body against the shaded part of the building. Irvine squeezed his hat over his head. "C'mon Franit." He ordered. The lady pulled off her hood.

"I've done it…it's failed."

"You're an idiot. Ya'll can never do anything without me. You know that!"

"New orders?"

"To the Centra Ruin. Boss has a dumb idea of makin it a new hideout." Lavender placed her hood back on. She followed Irvine into the pale darkness. Irvine jumped on to a small plane. Lavender sat herself beside him. The two were sent to the Centra Ruin.

At The Centra Ruin

 Irvine took his steps with caution. Lavender, still covered in her cloak, followed closely. Irvine heard a horse neigh in the distance.

"Take you stance." Irvine ordered coldly. Lavender saluted as she crept into a corner. As soon as she was there an enormous horse with six legs galloped in. Upon it was an even larger person. Irvine squinted his eyes. Odin, he thought as he aimed. Lavender slowly walked out in front of Odin.

"Do you challenge me human?"

"I do." Lavender shook her hair out of the hood. Her raven hair was strapped in a braid. She held out her hands. Irvine laid his finger over his trigger. Lavender began to fight. She was a martial artist, the strongest female soldier. Her leg swung her leg near Odin's face. Her foot missed by an inch.

 NO! Irvine placed his gun down; the plan already messed up. Lavender obviously realized her mistake, she dodged an attack Odin countered with his grand sword. She then grabbed his shoulders and swung them hard pushing Odin off his horse. Lavender injured herself in the process.

"Foolish human." Odin lifted his sword. Lavender sprained her ankle. She moved aside, yet it was too late. Odin slashed Lavender to her death.  Irvine pulled the trigger. The bullet shot straight to Odin's head. He was dead. As soon as Odin's body fell to the floor Irvine rushed to see if Lavender was still alive. Blood stained her black cloak and clothing. Her eyes were barely peeled.

"K-Kinneas?" She stuttered in pain. Irvine pulled off his hat and bowed.

"You were okay Franit…"

"Kinneas, you were always much better. You've never missed an aim."

"Stop talkin like it's the end."

"But it is for me…"

"Franit, Lavender Franit."

"You said my name."

"I knew boss's idea was dumb."

"You accomplished…I failed." Her eyes closed. Irvine shut his eyes as well. Rest in peace Lavender.

Irvine's eyes became wet, though nothing fell. Why didn't I shoot him before?

  Selphie bounced back to her room. Quistis was still there talking with Rinoa. Selphie waved cheerfully.

"Why are you so happy?" Rinoa asked with query.

"Irvine and I are officially going out!" Selphie giggled. Quistis smiled.

"Aw, well that was confirmed according to the picture. (Gasp) What happened with Squall?" Selphie shuffled her feet.

"He won't mess around like that again." Selphie pulled the picture from her pocket. She held it to her chest and walked into her room. Quistis stood up.

"I have to go."

"Same here." Rinoa replied. She knocked on Selphie's door. "Hey Selph? I have a double date tonight, want to make it a triple?" Selphie opened her door a crack.

"I'll ask him. I'll tell you after lunch." Rinoa pushed her hair aside.

"Great, Quistis and I are going shopping want to come?" Selphie shook her head in disagreement.

"No thanks." Rinoa shrugged as she exited the dorm.

Nearly half an hour later

 Irvine sat outside of garden. The cool refreshing winds blew bangs across his face. It'd been a long time before he thought about Lavender Franit. She was the first comrade that died when partnered with him. Lavender was a girl he used to train with since she was the only girl who could attempt to match his level. She was the first girl who was hurt by him. Well, he didn't actually do anything, but he didn't help her. Ever since then he'd swear he wouldn't hurt someone he knew. But it was inventible when you were in G.A.E.R.O. There was a small amount though, a very small amount. He usually would make it in time.

"Hey there." Peeped a small voice. Irvine turned his head, as usual Selphie was standing there. Irvine patted the bench signaling it was free. Selphie smirked as she sat herself down.

"Y'know…I always look at the clouds when I'm bored." Selphie sighed. Irvine faced her.

"Oh…?"  He murmured back. Selphie it her lip,

"Er, y'know Rinoa invited us somewhere."

"Did she? Cool………"

"Do you want to go?"

"Not really. Sorry, did you want to go?"

"No! Not without you." Irvine hung his head.

"I want to go somewhere with you…just you." Selphie bit her lip again.

"Me too…just you." Irvine stood up and held out his hand for Selphie's. Selphie stood as well. She laid her arms around Irvine. She closed her eyes; Irvine gave her a kiss.

 Live with your sorrows, no matter how painful they are. Irvine quietly shut his eyes as well.

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