Before I respond, I wanna say some things, mainly one of those good news/bad news deals.
First, the bad news. I really didn't know how to make this chapter better. So it's kinda short and I don't think you guys really deserve this little. So that brings me to the good news, you get a BONUS CHAPTER. 2 Chapters today, so enjoy.
jasmine32: Glad you think it's good.
QueenAdreena: Hopefully, I can give you a new fav later.
CrazyGinny19: I've never been one to make promises (aside from finishing this), So as far as the names go, all I can do is try.
Griever Weapon: I take it you're a Laguna fan?
JadeAlmasy: Good work, I like the sound of that.
Incognito girl: When I said 60 chapters, keep in mind that it was just a rough estimate. I can't say for sure how many chapters will be in the final product. Anyway, keep inspiring me.
CHAPTER 14: THE CRYSTAL HALLS OF CENTRA
Squall wondered where he was, until he heard a familiar voice, though not TOO familiar.
"Kiros, you sure this is the place?" He heard someone say. The voice came from behind him.
"Ward Zaback?" Squall thought.
"Positive." Said another voice from behind him, Kiros Seagull
"I don't want to be patrolling the wrong place, like last time." Ward said.
"Sorry, this ain't the place." Said a third voice. Squall knew that he was back in the mind of Laguna Loire again. The real question was why?
"It is too." Kiros said.
"I brought the wrong map." Laguna said, causing Ward to curse the idiot. "Somehow I have a bad feeling about this, so make sure you guys are geared up." Laguna and his Comrades headed down the mountain into a GIANT metal box, which was being constructed around a giant crystal pillar. As they passed some machinery throwing out bits of rock, they spoke about it.
"You think these rocks are for carving tombstones?" Laguna asked.
"Who knows...or cares?" Kiros replied. Suddenly, there was a sound, as Laguna spotted someone approaching.
"Looks like we got company," Laguna said. "Esthar soldiers! Still wearing them flashy uniforms." Little did Laguna realize that more soldiers appeared behind them, though Kiros and Ward saw them. Thinking quickly, they switched sides. Laguna fired a few rounds from his machine gun, taking out the three behind them, while Kiros and Ward were able to take out the one Laguna spotted.
"Better make a run for it," Laguna said, "There's probably more." The man with the machine gun led his men through the project known as "Lunatic Pandora Excavation." Along the way, each one of them spotted something they could use against the enemy. Kiros spotted a hatch in the floor with a broken lever, making the perfect trap. Ward spotted a loose boulder, which he pushed out of the way, crushing an Esthar soldier. Laguna spotted a detonator, which rocked the area nearby. After they did all they could do, they tried to find a way out. Soon, they found themselves on the edge of a cliff, which was about a 90-foot drop to the sea below. However, two Esthar Soldiers had followed them, and had them cornered.
"Don't tell me..." Laguna started.
"Of all the worst possible..." Kiros continued.
"Predicaments?" Ward ended. Laguna opened fire, though it didn't do much damage.
"They're Cyborgs!" Laguna said. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning struck one of the Cyborgs, killing it.
"Are the faeries here?" Laguna asked. A bolt of lightning striking the other soldier answered his question. However, the Cyborg began to speak.
"Soul Crush." It said in a monotone, coming forward slashing Kiros and Ward. Wards hit was dangerous, as he felt his vocal cords snap. The Soldier came in to do the same to Laguna, but couldn't stay on his feet as he fell over, dead. Laguna, the only one left standing, led Kiros and Ward to the edge.
"Look, the ocean." Laguna said. "We're saved! Lady luck is on our side, we can escape to Galbadia."
"One would say we've been run down...That's what they'd normally say." Kiros said, tiredly. Laguna turned his attention to Ward.
"It...wa..fu...you..." Ward struggled.
"What was that?" Laguna asked.
"I think his throat was injured." Kiros said. "He lost his...voice."
"It...was...fun...you...guys." Ward fought the words out. "La...guna...Ki...ros...it...was...fun."
"Ward, its way uncool to say things like that." Laguna said. Ward was unable to speak. "WHOA, look, a boat! We're gettin' on!"
"A vessel...They'd usually call it." Kiros said.
"Boat, Vessel, whatever." Laguna said. "We're going home! Laguna helped Kiros to the edge, trying to get him to climb down, Kiros however, voted to let go and drop to the water below. Laguna then helped Ward over, who also let go.
"You guys sure have guts, you know how high this cliff is?" Laguna said. Laguna began climbing down, but felt a rock slide under his foot.
"No way!" he said as he slid into the side of the mountain.
"Oh Sh..." he said as he lost his grip. Soon he was falling towards the ocean.
"AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH..."
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Squall sat up and rubbed his eyes, noticing he was still in the forest. He also noticed Quistis and Selphie sitting up as well.
"Was it Laguna again?" Zell asked.
"Sir Laguna's in BIG Trouble." Selphie said. "I hope he's OK."
"Doesn't seem like your first time," Quistis said. "What is this?"
"We'd just be wasting our time trying to figure it out." Squall said. "Let's keep going."
"Yeah, I think we're almost there." Zell said. As Zell, Selphie, and Quistis headed off, Rinoa spoke to Squall.
"Umm, Squall." She said. "I think I may have said too much. I'm sorry."
"Forget about it." Squall told her.
