Well, I've made this decision. I'm going to (Try to) update this on Mondays and Thursdays right after Wrestling. That way, you know when to look for them. If you want a specific time, tell me what city you live in so I can determine the time zone.

QueenAdreena: First of all, we all make spelling mistakes, because nobody's perfect. Second, you leave the NASTIEST cliffhangers! And Third, a little math. Zell + Irvine + The more powerful spells (i.e.: Meteor, Ultima, Flare, Holy) equalsPain for a whore.

pinklove: Feeling like an ass? Kinda warm, squishy, and humid.

Lady-Rinoa: Yeah. I know Rinoa grabs the rope in the game, but I just had to add a small bit of fluff. (I'm hopeless)

WildFireDreams: Glad you like.

Now, I have a little surprise for my peeps. Something we haven't seen in this story yet, Something having to do with Limit Breaks (Squall, Zell, and Rinoa specifically). Also, quick info about the game that will make a little more sense here. Zell DOES NOT need an issue of Combat King to execute its move.

CHAPTER 33: SAVE THE MATRON

Squall and Rinoa walked through the doors, where Zell, Selphie, Quistis, and Irvine were waiting.

"Rinoa!" Selphie said.

"You're here!" Zell added.

"Are you alright?" Quistis asked.

"Yeah, thanks to Squall." She said.

"Seifer and the sorceress should be here somewhere." Irvine said.

"Forget about that past, she's our enemy now!" Squall said. "Don't think twice for a second! She chose to fight, and we chose to fight back! There's no way I can fight her if I think about the past. So think of her as our enemy, not our Matron. Let's go."

"Hey, what's this?" Quistis said picking something up. It was a GF stone; this one had a crimson gem in the center! Duplicates appeared in the others hands, as they all junctioned this new GF.

"Cerberus." Selphie said. "It casts Double and Triple on us! Say we were fighting 3 enemies, and we wanted to blind them all. With Triple, we would only have to cast one spell instead of 3!"

"Sounds like a big help." Squall said. "But we need to go."

"Edea's probably in the Master's room." Irvine said. "I'll lead the way." Irvine and Squall led the pack up through the tennis courts and to the Second Floor, near the reception room. Across the hall, there was an elevator. They all stepped inside, and found themselves in the masters room. Sure enough, Seifer and Edea were there. The Sorceress was floating in mid air with her eyes closed, most likely focusing her powers. Seifer on the other hand didn't have those powers, and was more than happy to greet the six of them.

"Oh, you guys shouldn't have!" Seifer said. "I was gonna come visit you at my old home! Did you guys come to fight Matron, after all she's done for us?"

"Shut up!" Squall ordered. Seifer looked at the six of them, resting his eyes on Quistis.

"Instructor Trepe," Seifer said mockingly sweet. "Aren't I still one of your most beloved students?"

"Not anymore." Quistis said, cracking her whip. Seifer then looked at Rinoa.

"Rinoa? You gonna fight me too?" Seifer asked. "Come on, remember last summer?"

"Yes, and I wish I could forget it." Rinoa said, raising her blaster edge. Seifer's gaze then fell on Zell.

"Hey Chicken-wuss! Lot's happened between us, huh?" Seifer said.

"Yeah," Zell said cracking his knuckles. "I'm dyin' to get even." Seifer then noticed the Messenger girl.

"Selphie, right?" Seifer asked. "It's too bad we didn't get to know each other better."

"Nah, I don't date losers." Selphie said, pulling out her Nunchaku. Finally, Seifer spotted the tall cowboy with them.

"Irvine Kinneas, is that you?" Seifer asked. "You're a Galbadian Student, right? Get over here!"

"I'm happy right here, thanks." Irvine said, cocking his gun.

"It's too late Seifer," Squall said, drawing his Gunblade. "You can't mess with our minds. To us, you're just another monster."

"You're comparing ME to one of them?" Seifer asked. "I ain't no monster, I'm the sorceress' knight! And look at you guys, acting like a swarm. You guys are the monsters!" Seifer then drew his gunblade, the time for talk was over.

"Show me what you got!" Seifer said.

"Gladly," Squall muttered. "Counter Rockets!" The others knew what Squall had done, he had just summoned their newest GF, Cerberus! Cerberus, the three headed Demon dog that guarded the gates of hell, appeared before them. He shot a beam from all three mouths, casting Double and Triple on all six of them. Squall ran in, going for a slice on his arch-rival, however, Seifer quickly dodged, and sliced Squall himself! Rinoa was quick to cast a Cura spell on him, which sealed up the wound. Zell went in with punches and kicks, though Seifer was just too fast, and knocked Zell flying.

"I don't get it!" Quistis said.

"I do," Selphie said, finishing a scan on Seifer. "Haste!" She yelled. Suddenly, time seemed to slow down. Seifer had been under the influence of the Haste spell, which doubled ones speed!

"So, you've been practicing." Squall said.

"Yeah, and I even got a new Limit break, seeing as you defected my last one!" Seifer said. "Ready to die Squall? Kneel before me!" A bright light appeared around Seifer, he was going for his new Limit break!

"Demon Slice!" Seifer yelled. Seifer began spinning like a tornado as he came in closer to Squall. Seifer began dealing Slice after Slice to Squall's chest, the momentum sending both of them into the air! Soon, Squall fell to the Ground, as Seifer landed on his feet. Irvine came in and shot a round into Seifer's leg, knocking him down to one knee. Allowing Rinoa to hit him with her blaster edge, Quistis to lash him across the face, Selphie to smack him with her Nunchaku, and Zell to give him a Roundhouse kick to the face.

"Not bad, But I've been practicing too!" Squall said as a bright light surrounded him. "Fated circle!" Squall leapt into the air and built up energy in his gunblade. He spun 360 degrees, letting the energy out, Causing a firestorm on his rival. Seifer then felt himself slip out of consciousness.

"Worthless child." Edea said. She then slipped through the floor.

"The auditorium is right below here." Irvine said. Squall and the others turned back to the elevator, and ran across the main hall into the auditorium.

"I don't see her." Squall whispered. Suddenly, a glass screen on the ceiling shattered as the Sorceress dropped through it. Landing softly by using her powers.

"So the time has come. You're the legendary SeeDs destined to face me." Edea said. "I must say, you are impressive...an impressive nuisance! Your life ends here, SeeD!" Soon, Seifer entered the room as well, stumbling, huffing, and puffing.

"Worthless fool." Edea growled at her Knight.

"You're not out Matron!" Squall thought.

"All SeeDs must perish!" Edea said. The gang whipped out their weapons, as Seifer stood in front of the sorceress.

"I'm...the sorceress'...knight." Seifer said hoarsely, tired from the beating he had just received. "You'll never...get past...me!" Seifer tried to stand up straight, and engage in battle once again, though a quick kick from Zell and a knock to the head from Irvine's gun took him back into slumber land.

"Defeated, useless fool!" Edea hissed. "Enough play, SeeDs must die! Maelstrom!" Edea casted a spell that caught All six of them, eliminating 2/3 of ALL their strength. Selphie scanned Edea, and then drew out another GF stone, with a Silver gem! The holy GF, Alexander! The fight was long and hard fought. Nothing seemed to do much damage to the Sorceress. A Bright light then surrounded Zell.

"Different Beat!" He called out. Running forward, he continued to do back flips with his leg sticking out, each kick knocking Edea higher and higher into the air! Once they were high enough, Zell stomped on her head, dealing out the damage.

"Rinoa, I got an Idea!" Selphie said to her new friend. A Bright light surrounded Selphie. "Full-Cure!" Soon, everyone's strength began to return to them. Rinoa had the Idea, as a bright light then surrounded her.

"Invincible Moon!" Rinoa called out as she pulled out a dog treat. Soon, her dog, Angelo, ran past, snagging themilk bone on the way. As the canine jumped into the air,a ray shot from the sky, hitting all six of them, making them invincible! Quistis and Irvine took the opportunity, and Quistis lashed Edea several times with her whip, and Irvine smashed her skull with the butt of his rifle. All of it made them feel really bad, but they knew it had to be done. Zell gave her an almighty headbutt, as a bright light surrounded Squall.

"Fated Circle!" Squall yelled out. Squall leapt into the air and built up energy in his gunblade. He spun 360 degrees, letting the energy out, Causing a firestorm on the Sorceress. Once it was over, Edea dropped to her knees, and let out a gasp. The Six of them closed in, when all of a sudden, a great deal of energy escaped the sorceress body, causing a giant flash! The flash must have done something, because Rinoa was acting strange. Squall could see Rinoa stumble over to the downed Seifer. She whispered something into his ear, and soon, Seifer stood up and left the room, mumbling something about having to find something on his way out. Before much longer, the brightness died down, and Rinoa went unconscious. Quistis ran over to check on her.

"Rinoa, are you alright?" Quistis asked. There was no answer from Rinoa. However, another voice filled the room.

"Squall?" The voice asked. It was Edea, however, the rasp from her voice was gone, and she sounded how the five of them remembered! "Quistis? Selphie? Irvine? Zell? You've all grown so much, and become so strong." Somehow, Edea had lost whatever it was making her do these things. She sounded like the Matron Squall and company remembered!

"I have waited for this day to come, and also feared this day would come." Edea said. "Is this a joyous day, or an odious day? Where is Ellone, have I protected Ellone?"

"Squall!" Quistis called. "Rinoa's out!" As this registered in Squalls mind, the rest of them saw an emotion in Squalls eyes that was always non-existant with him...concern.