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Chapter 13- fear realized

Not long after the announcement, Fujin stood ready in the arena. She had a look of determination on her face, gripping her weapon tight as she looked around. She awaited her opponent, who had yet to bring himself out of the hallway since his last fight. All the better.She thought to herself. The longer he takes, the more I can save my energy to really take him down.She gulped. She knew this bravado wouldn't last in the match, but that wasn't the only thing.

Squall was watching her, and she wasn't about to let him down. She'd wanted to show him just how strong she could really be. She'd told him she held back during their fights so many years ago, and it was true. She hadn't even shown half her full potential. Now she was going to unleash it all on this Spaz guy, someone twice her size and apparently faster then anything she'd seen. She closed her eye and breathed deep, thinking back to the conversation she had with Squall before she entered the arena.

"I belive in you." Squall said, leaning against a wall.

Fujin seemed shocked and looked up at him, having been stretching before he talked. She'd never heard him say anything like that, or even thought he was capable of saying something so meaningful.

"You may not have hit us with everything you had duirng our fights, but I want you to give this guy everything you got. Show him what Garden's made of. " He pushed off the wall and walked over to her, putting a hand on her shoulder and giving her a small kiss.

A small blush appeared on her pale cheeks as she nodded. "TWO MINUTES. TOPS." She said, holding her weapon up. She stared at it for a bit as she closed her eye and sighed. You've never let me down, and I know you won't now. Guide me to victory.

She slapped back to reality as she felt she was being watched. Spaz had finally enerted the arena, staring her down as if he could see stright through her. His arms were crossed, his hair flowing slightly in the breeze. "I hope you don't expect to defeat me. I'd really hate to disappoint such a pretty creature, but you're just not in my league. " He gave a small grin and tossed his head to move some hair. "Go and cook some dinner for you man."

Fujin growled and clenched her weapon. If there was anything she hated more then anything, its was being mocked about being a female. Anytime she seemed to fight, people would mock her or take it easy, thinking she was frail and delicate. I can take a punch as well as any man, even better.She thought. I didn't train myself everyday of my life to simply be seen as a weak woman. I'll show him.

A small tone rang through out the arena. Fujin simply phased everything out, the sound of the audience, the wind in her ears. All she saw, heard was her opponent. "BEGIN!" Was what she heard next, just before her weapon flew at Spaz.

He stood there, watching the weapon with mild disintrest, then simply stepped to the side as the chakram wizzed by his ear. "Pathetic. You couldn't hit the broad side of...well, me. "

Fujin simply grinned and held her hand out. Around the chakram, an Aero spell formed, redirecting it back to him, almost like a boomerang. Spaz took a step forward, then yelled in pain as the chakram jammed into the back of his thigh. He fell to the ground in pain, groaning as he looked up at Fujin. He didn't see very long, the albino's foot swiftly connecting to the mans face and knocking him to the side.

Spaz groaned and yelled as Fujin removed her weapon and pressed her foot to his head. "YOU LOSE."

"Okay okay. You win." He patted his hand on the ground and groaned. "Ah...my leg!"

With a small jerk, Fujin shot out of bed. She looked around paniced as Squall put his hands on her shoulder. "Fujin! Calm down!"

"WHAT!" She groaned and held her forhead. "WHERE?"

Squall sighed and sat down on the bed. "In the infirmiry. The match is over."

Fujin blinked and shook her head. "BUT...I WON."

Squall shook his head. "You...must have been dreaming. Spaz didn't even move, even when we check the tape. You just...fell. He must have used some kind of spell. We're not sure how, but when we brought you here, you had three broken ribs and your lung had nearly been punctured. "

Fujin looked as if she had been told she was dead. It all felt so real. She could have sworn she had been in the heat of battle, standing over her defeated foe. She put her hands on her forhead, then slammed her fists into the bed. "DAMN!"

"This Spaz...." Squall said. "He's not human. There's something about him. Something that just doesn't add up. He moved so fast, even for his size. He hurt you so badly, but he didn't even move. " He sighed and looked back to her. "Anyway, you need to rest. The spells healed you mostly, but the doctor said you need about a days rest before you can leave."

Fujin sighed and lay back, looking away from him. "FORGIVE. FAILED. WEAK."

Shaking his head, Squall put a hand on her shoulder. "No, you're not weak. This guy...i'm gonna find out what he's about. " He leaned down and kissed her cheek. "I think you're a terrific fighter, even if you held back when we fought. "

She gave a small snort and turned slightly. "JUST SAYING."

Squall moved so that he could crouch down in front of her. "No, I really mean it. " He leaned in and gave her a kiss.

Fujin blushed and looked at him. "DID THAT." She tapped her head a bit. "IN DREAM." She shifted a bit and kissed him back, though a bit deeper.

They stayed like this for a few moments, then Squall pulled back and looked around. "Everyone else's matchs have already taken place. Quistis and Zell advanced. Irvine and Selphie...well..."

At that point, everyone walked into the room, chattering and talking. Irvine flopped down in a chair and crossed his arms. "You're a cheat." He mummbled.

Selphie gawked at him. "How did I cheat? all I did was bonk you on the head and you fell like a house of cards. It's not my fault you can't take a punch, Mr. I got beat up by a girl half my size and twice my I.Q."

Zell grinned and patted Quistis' shoulder. "Man, Mrs. Trepe, you so kicked ass! I mean you like POW! and that dude was like DAMN! And you were all WHOMP! and he was like FLOP..."

Quistis gave a small laugh and shrugged. "There's no need to make a big deal out of it. He was just young and didn't have the kind of training I do. Most of my junior students could have beaten him with the right training."

Squall sighed and sat on the bed as Fujin sat up. "ROUNDS UP?"

Zell gave a small nod and pointed at the door. "All the matches are up for the day, so we're all gonna grab a bite to eat. Want us to pick you up something? We really don't want you suffering though hospital food."

"What so bad about hospital food?" Selphie asked.

"I saw them dragging an Imp through the loading dock to the kitchen. Today, all the elderly people are being served mashed mystery meat." Irvine said with a small shudder.

Fujin seemed ready to puke. "APPITITE LOST."

Squall gave a nod. "Same here."

"Ok. We'll bring you a drink or something." Zell gave a small wave as they all exited the room, leaving the two alone again.

Fujin sighed and gave a small chuckle. I'm finally all alone with him and I can't even do anything. Damn Spaz and damn hormones for making me thinks this!

Squall pulled up a chair and sat down, taking her hand in his. "How are you feeling? Do you need anything?"

Fujin shook her head and squeezed his hand. "ALL I NEED."

The group walked out of a resturant they had decided on about an hour later, talking amongst themselves. "I just don't see why I had to pay and leave a big tip?"

"Because you're a good guy and we're all broke." Selphie said, socking him in the arm. "So take it like a man and shut up."

"Really, dude. Besides, it's better then having-" He was cut off as he felt someone bump into him, causing him to stumble back a bit. "Hey! Watch it! Ever walk much?"

"More then you, apparently." A familar voice said.

Zell's eyes shot open as he clenched his fist. "Oh freaking hell! Of all the bums to run into! What the hell are you doing here, Seifer?"

Seifer grinned and wrapped his arms around the woman next to him. "Just checking out the city. That a crime, chicken wuss?" He looked to his date. "Or is going on a date a crime now, Rinoa?"

Rinoa shook her head. "Not that I know of." She gave them all a small wave. "Hi guys! Long time no see."

"We got nothing to say to you." Selphie said, glaring a hole stight through her. "But I do have a good mind to knock you upside the face!" She said, trying to jump at her, only to be stopped by Irvine and Quistis.

Soon, everyone was in a jumble of yelling and screaming, Rinoa hid behind Seifer, Selphie trying to jump over him to get to her, and Zell struggling not to let the small woman over power him, as with Irvine and Quistis.

Finally, Seifer pulled away from the bunch and grabbed Rinoa by the hand. "Let's get out of here." he said with a huff.

Shrugging, Rinoa turned and waved back. "Bye guys!"

"Go screw yourself!" Selphie yelled. "Irvine, gimme your gun!"

"What!? No!" He said.

"Gimme it! I'm gonna blow that skank away!" She growled to him.

"That won't solve anything." Quistis said.

"No, but it'll make me feel better." She reached for Irvine, who back away, fearing she might take a body part with his weapon.

"Let's hope you have that much energy for the next fight." He said.

Wow. End of chapter! God, I hope you people enjoy it! Please!

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