As they entered, through large metal doors, the smell and humid atmosphere instantly hit them. The place was more like a jungle, than an area in a Military Academy. Sounds rang through the air, each monsters call different, but still menacing. The trio dug deeper into the dense greenery, being careful not to touch the electric fence that circled the Training Center. Selphie shivered slightly, this was not what she expected, and knowing that a real monster could attack her at any moment freaked her out. Still, she knew that she could hold her own against some of the creature here.
Squall, Zell and Selphie emerged from the forestry and each of them looked around. There was a rustle in the bushes not too far away, and Squall drew his blade. Preparing for the inevitable fight ahead, Selphie revealed her weapon and raised her shinobou to eye-level.
A single Grat popped out from the leaves, it's body flailing pathetically in the artificial wind. However this did not mean that the trio stood before it would give any mercy. Squall could easily tell that this was going to be a short battle, and decided not to waste any time.
With a single thought, a huge, blazing beast fell to the ground, letting out a deafening roar. Squall had summoned Ifrit, and now the Grat's life was about to end.
Ifrit stopped. He wouldn't usually do this, but was surprised to see just one puny creature cowering below him.
'What? It's only a stupid Grat, why the hell did they summon me?' Ifrit thought, aflame with confusion.
Nevertheless, he knew he had to strike. If his master had put in the effort to call him, he would have the effort to attack the enemy. He decided to use his trademark Hell Fire move, and the Grat perished immediately amidst its cries of terror.
However, Ifrit stayed where he was, and turned towards his master and the companions that were with him.
"Look, that was only a Grat. I think you could've handled that just as well by yourself, OK? Don't waste my time." Ifrit roared, before dissolving into his surroundings.
"What's with him? If we summon him, he has to come anyway, right?" Zell stated.
Squall was as confused as Ifrit. This had never happened before. GF's never spoke, let alone show disregard for their rulers. It was certainly strange, and this left Squall thinking for a moment. After a brief thought, though, he ignored the outburst from Ifrit and continued looking for battles. It took longer for Zell to accept the event, as Ifrit was usually junctioned to him, and he had never once seen his favourite summon act this way. Selphie had only heard the rumours of GF's and thought that this was normal behaviour.
It wasn't long before the group encountered another batch of enemies. A Bomb and two Grats appeared together, from around a corner, and began to attack straight away. The Bomb rushed at Selphie, and burnt her hands, which were stretched out in front of her for protection. Zell got angered at this, and knew of the most painful way to dismiss the ball of flames.
"Shiva." He mumbled, with a swipe of his arms.