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Hey! I'm back! Thanks to Seifer's Mistress for the reviews and everyone else that I didn't reply to through email! -loves you- I'm sorry but sometimes i'm too busy at the moment to reply then I get behind! -cries- Just yell at me in a review if you're mad! FINALLY the kidnappers are revealed! Now those of you who guessed, thanks! It was fun! But now unfortunately you'll know...

Alright introducing two new characters...AGAIN!SFA betaed! Thank SFA! -loves SFA- Now go read.

I'm No Angel

Chapter 14: Kimi ga Ita Monogatari (Your Legacy)

Beta: Shinigami's Forlorn Angel

Squall was sitting on the bed of the guest room in which he was staying, his head tilted back to rest against the wall behind him and his eyes closed. He was once again going through what had transgressed between him and Seifer. "Why do I always have to be so stubborn?" He asked to nobody in particular as he sighed. "I should have just let him pay for the damn lawyer..."

He groaned before leaning forward, folding his arms in his lap as he ducked his head down. He had run over the scenario in his mind so many times it was beginning to give him a headache.

Sighing once more he flopped over onto his side and pulled the pillow over his head. He hated being alone like this... It got him thinking too much. But he also hated being dependent. He hadn't needed anyone besides his Matron when he was a child, and he hadn't needed anyone 2 years ago. So why was he finding that he needed someone now? It didn't make any sense to him. Groaning once more he began to mutter quietly to himself. "Just stop thinking. Everything will work out. Just don't think about it anymore. Just stop thinking period."

Not lifting the pillow Squall glared when he heard the door open. He just wanted some peace for a moment... no dealing with people... no thinking about things he couldn't change... just peace...

"Squall...we need to talk." Irvine said quietly closing the door behind him. Flicking on the light he walked to the bed and perched on the edge next to Squall.

"About what?" He grumbled, glad that he had the pillow over top his head as he heard the distinct click of a light switch being flipped.

"Kiros came over, he told me something that you'll want to know. It's about Seifer." Irvine replied.

"What about Seifer?" He asked, seemingly grumpily. However, inside he felt a pang of worry as Irvine spoke. If anything had happened to the blonde haired man, he didn't know what he would do...

"It seems that Laguna...well he's gone insane. He hired some people to kidnap him...and sell him to the black market slave trade." Irvine said quietly, he really wished he didn't have to tell this to Squall, the brunette had become a good friend of Irvine's since he helped Selphie and the cowboy get together, and both men were able to enjoy peace and quiet among other things.

"What?" Squall asked, sitting up, discarding the pillow as he looked at his friend. He couldn't believe what he had just heard..."Seifer has been kidnapped..." Irvine scooted closer to the brunette not sure what to do for his friend. He wanted to hug him...but Squall wasn't really the touchy feely type.

Squall immediately stood up and started pacing; a dark glare came to his face all too naturally. 'How dare that man do this!' He thought angrily. 'That bozo may be my biological father but he has no right to have Seifer Kidnapped!'

'When I get my hands on him, and I WILL get my hands on him, I will make him regret ever thinking he could do such a thing...' He fumed.

"Squall calm down! Kiros brought some kids...they know where he is or where he will be. We'll get Laguna later, there is no time. We've got to find Seifer first." Irvine reasoned watching the boy walk back and forth wearing a hole in the carpet. Squall stopped and looked at Irvine, taking a deep breath. "You're right." He said, calming down.

Squall stood pensively for a moment, trying to determine a plan of action. "We should call Inspector Trepe, let her know what happened..." He said after a moment. "She'll want to know what's going on. Also, she might be able to help us, agreed?"

"Yeah okay, but first we should talk to Kiros, he knows a lot more then me." Irvine said getting up from the bed and heading for the door. "He's out here, oh and we have three other guests also." the auburn cowboy added, turning the light off once more.

Squall glared at Irvine's back as he was once again bathed in darkness. 'He could at least ask me before he does that...' He thought as he walked out the door as well, closing it behind him. Irvine chuckled at the glare he received.

"Sorry." The two men walked from the bedroom to the living room just in time to hear the call for dinner.

Selphie called everyone for dinner, and remembered that the orphans were still in the tub. Smiling she headed for the bathroom and knocked lightly on the door. For a moment all she was met with was silence before she heard the older boy call out. "Yes?"

"Dinner's ready, are you boys done cleaning up?" Selphie replied through the door. She heard some faint whispering go on between the two children before she was answered by the older one once more. "Yeah.."

"...Okay, do you need anything?" She asked not sure if they would need her to help them get dressed and out of the tub or not.

"We're fine.." responded the elder of the two brothers.

"Can I come in?" Selphie asked.

Once more she heard whispering going on between the boys. Only this time it continued on longer as if they were disagreeing on something before Solo answered. "Yeah."

Selphie smiled and opened the door slowly and stepped closing the door quietly behind her. She didn't want to scare the boys. Looking upon them they were dressed in the T-shirt that swallowed them quite cutely. Then she noticed their hair, it was in need of a serious brush. Opening the drawer under the sink she pulled out a brush. "Can I fix your hair? It's tangled." The woman asked showing the children the brush she held in her hand.

Duo immediately shook his head before burying his face in the back of the shirt his brother wore. Nobody was allowed to touch his hair except his big brother. Selphie looked confused she didn't mean to scare the child. "Would it be okay if I let your brother brush it?" Selphie asked gently handing the brush to the elder brother. The longhaired boy looked up and nodded. Solo took the brush and turned to face his brother starting to brush out the long hair silently. Selphie smiled and sat on the edge of the tub to watch. She couldn't help, but notice the bond they had was similar to the one Squall and Ellone had had when she first met them. It seemed that this children had been through a lot and the brunette girl was determined to earn the trust of both of them.

After a few minutes the task was done as the older boy began to brush his own hair, his violet-eyed brother lightly holding the sleeve of the shirt he was wearing with both hands. And Selphie couldn't help but become curious as she realized that the younger boy hadn't said anything to anyone, save for maybe his brother, since their arrival. "Mr. Bear is lonely, why don't you hold him?" Selphie tried hoping that she wouldn't scare the child yet again, and also hoping that he may actually say something.

Duo looked up at Solo, as if asking for permission to hold the bear. He wanted to... but he wouldn't without his brother's okay. Solo nodded his consent and set the brush back in the drawer before closing it. "It's okay, Otouto-san." He said ashe sent Selphie a thankful look, it had been a long time since his younger brother had anything as nice as a bear, and the happy look on Duo's face made him happy as well.

Duo smiled a little before letting go of the shirt sleeve and walking a short way towards the teddy bear before realizing that Selphie was sitting almost right next to it and stopping. He hesitated for a moment before he approached, looking at Selphie, then the teddy bear as if he was asking if he could really have it. Selphie smiled sweetly and nodded her head, "Go on, he's yours now, no need to ask." She said in a soft motherly voice. Duo smiled once more, taking the bear in his arms and hugging it. He looked up at Selphie, his large violet eyes sparkling as he quietly said, "Thank you," before going back to stand by his brother, teddy bear in hand.

Selphie resisted the urge to squeal in delight, and smiled bright enough to make the sun look like the moon instead. "You're welcome, now I bet you two are hungry?" The brunette asked standing up and opening the door gesturing for the children to follow her into the hall. Duo gently took hold of Solo's hand, keeping hold of his new toy with the other and let his brother lead him from the bathroom and into the dining area behind Selphie, his now tangle free chestnut colored hair flowing around his small shoulders. Selphie led them into the dining room where she had set the pasta and garlic bread. Everyone was sitting and chatting waiting for the three to join them before they started. Selphie led the boys into the room and set them in a chair Duo in between Solo and herself. Kiros next to Solo, followed by Ward next to Kiros. On the other side of the table was were Irvine and Squall sat next the Selphie filling every seat they had sitting at the table

The two boys looked amazed at the food that had been placed on the table, for as far back as they could remember they had never seen so much food, nor had anything ever looked so delicious. The younger of the two was definitely excited as the elder tried to remain as passively neutral as possible, though he was finding it a difficult task to accomplish with his brother so happy. The smile that had lit up Duo's face was enough to melt the hearts of everyone in the room. Even Squall's, though the quiet teen hid it much better than Solo did.

"Okay everyone you can start eating now." Selphie said smiling happily glad that she could help make Duo and Solo so happy. Everyone ate while enjoying conversation of some form or another. Everyone except Squall, who watched to two children who merely whispered to each other. His observations told him that they were orphans, much like he and his sister had been, and that they were very close. He also noticed that older of the two seemed very protective of the younger. 'As he should be..' The stormy eyed teen mused. 'His brother's good looks are breath taking... And his eyes are an unusual color... If Chet--' He suppressed a shudder as he thought the despicable man's name. 'Ever saw that child he probably wouldn't hesitate for a moment to take him and use him... probably in worse ways than he used me...'

"Kiros, Squall and I were talking, and we think that we should contact the police. Quistis is already helping Squall out with Chet, and we could talk to her. I just wanted to ask you first, because you are sorta the leader...since you know more about what Laguna is planning." Irvine said looking up from his plate. Duo's face suddenly paled as he heard Irvine mention he police. He looked over at Solo, noticing that he too had stilled at the mention of getting the police involved. the violet-eyed boy immediately hugged his brother, feeling scared again as he buried his face in the fabric of the borrowed T-shirt. Solo simply returned the embrace, stroking the long brown hair of the boy.

Still watching the two children, Squall frowned at their reaction... And his frown only deepened when the younger of the two suddenly sought the comfort from the older. Something wasn't right... Of course, one glance around the table told him he was the only one who noticed. So he decided to make the boys' discomfort noticed by nudging Selphie gently, before motioning towards the two when she looked at him.

Selphie looked to the children when Squall nudged her and frowned slightly. Something was definitely bothering them. "What wrong, Solo?" Selphie asked gently.

"Duo doesn't like the police.." The older of the two boys explained, not looking up. "And I don't blame him... They're crooked... All of them..." His green eyes narrowed slightly as he felt anger rising within him.

"What do you mean?" Kiros asked starting to think that maybe the two drunks in the alley weren't just two drunks.

"The police are evil... they don't help people... they hurt them... they especially like to hurt people like me an' Duo..."

"What do you mean?" Irvine asked leaning back in his chair.

Duo curled closer to Solo, his entire body trembling as the boy spoke quietly... " Last year Duo was out playing with some other kids his own age when a couple of policemen showed up.. All the kids ran, but Duo tripped and ended up being caught by the policemen... They took him and they... " His voice broke off as a tear slid down his cheek. "They raped him..." He whispered.

"I found him the next morning, curled up in a cold alley with only an old blanket and the tattered remains of his clothes to keep him warm..."

Everybody at the table gasped eyes widening and jaws dropping all around the table, and one thing was evident...they weren't using the police for this case. Squall was the first to regain his composure as he looked at the two boys. "Is that why he only talks you?" He asked. Solo merely nodded before he looked down to whisper soft reassurances to Duo.

"The mission was a complete success... We await your next orders. " The girl said, flipping her long brown hair over her shoulder. Her ocean blue eyes sparkled as she waited.

"Great! Now I want you to sell him to the black market slave trade. You know the place don't you?" Laguna said from his perch on the leather chair. The two were in Kiros' den having a meeting.

The girl simply chuckled. "Of course I do... It's all just a matter of finding the right buyer though... He's feisty..." She cooed.. "Cute too... It's just too bad I won't get to play with him for much longer..." She pouted.

Laguna smirked. "I know the perfect buyer. In fact he's already agreed to buy the blonde."

Laguna's smirk deepened. "Just a man named Chet Vasquez. He's willing to pay a high price...and do a few things that I requested of him."

"The owner of the reputed Gentleman's club?" She asked.

"That's the guy." Laguna replied.

"I see..." She purred. "Well then..."

Laguna raised an eyebrow and cocked his head to the side.

The girl chuckled as she twirled a strand of hair around her index finger. "I always heard that he was a money pinching old grouse... Why would he want that guy so much?" she asked.

"I don't know something about blackmail...but the thing is he's not exactly the nicest guy...and that is good, because I don't really like Mr. Almasy." Laguna replied sitting back in the chair and resting his legs on the coffee table in front of him. The female simply nodded still chuckling.

"Well now that you know what to do get out." Laguna said simply.

The blue-eyed girl pouted.. "Now is that how you treat the people doing your dirty work? If it is I may have to consider helping that cute blondie..." She warned.

"She's right..." A new voice spoke up from the shadows... "We don't work for people who treat us poorly..." Laguna's head whipped around searching for the new voice.

The girl simply smirked. "Zeke. I was wondering how much longer you intended on hiding there..." She looked over towards a corner of the room, where a boy who couldn't have been older than 16 was sitting on the sofa. His waist length dark brown hair pooling on the cushions.

"Technically I wasn't hiding. I just stayed quiet. I am in plain sight, so only a moron wouldn't have noticed me.." He countered. The girl just chuckled.

Laguna's mouth dropped open. "How dare you..."

"How dare I what?" The teen asked.

"How dare you insult me in this house, just who the hell are you?" Laguna asked his voice steadily rising.

"I am Zeke.." The teen replied coolly. " And I shall insult whomever I see fit."

"Well...Zeke..."Laguna said spitting out his name as if it disgusted him. "I don't recall inviting you to join us."

"You didn't invite me.." He chuckled, amused by how easily he annoyed Laguna.

"Exactly, so what the hell are you doing here?" Laguna asked.

"I am enjoying the fine company of this lovely lady.." He motioned to the girl sitting in the chair across from the older man.

"What do you want?" Laguna asked narrowing his eyes.

"To put it simply. I came here to give you something." The teenage boy said, smirking.

"And what exactly do you think you have that I want?" Laguna asked taking his feet off the table and leaning forward.

"By now your friend has already informed your son of what you're planning..."

"Kiros!" Laguna said now definitely interested. The longhaired teen's smirk grew.

"Tell me more." Laguna said sitting back again.

"Why? I thought you didn't want my presence..."

Laguna growled. "You've said something that interests me, now tell me more damnit."

"You get annoyed far too easily, old man."

"Well that is because you are far too annoying." Laguna replied.

"Then I shall take my services elsewhere..." The teen stood

It only took moments before the older man spoke. "Is there something you want? Is that why you came here? I'll give it to you if you tell me more." Laguna said also standing.

"I came simply to offer some help to you seeing as my good friend Kimi has decided to...work for you. Your friend Kiros has already contacted your mute friend and they intend on stopping you. By now they've told your son everything and are planning..." Zeke informed the older man.

"How do you know this information? Do you have any ideas?" Laguna asked sitting back down and gesturing for the longhaired teen to sit as well.

Zeke sat on the sofa once more, a smug look on his face. "Call it a talent... And no... I don't know what they're planning yet because they are probably planning it as we speak.."

"Shit." Laguna cursed. This was a problem he hadn't been expecting. Kiros betraying him like this, and Ward too! "Then we're going to have to do something about it."

"Let's just wait and see what happens..." Suddenly, Zeke's phone rang. Taking the phone out of his pocket and scanning the caller id he answered it. " What do you have for me?... Mm-hmm... I see... Hmm..." He smirked while listening to whoever was on the other end. " Good job... keep an eye on them and update me when you have more information..." Was all he said before hanging up.

"Was that about, you know." Laguna asked hoping for good news.

"Was that about what? " The teen asked, knowing full well what Laguna meant but wanting to annoy him further..

Laguna sighed. "About my son and friends." Kimi watched the two, smirking as she recognized the look on Zeke's face.

"Yes. It was... It seems that we may have an advantage..." Said the teen slyly as he simply smiled.

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