Shinigami4986- imagine an upside down V then imagine Balamb and Galbadia at the two ends and the Ragnarok where they meet. The Ragnarok is the new Balamb Garden, Balamb is the new Trabia Garden, and Galbadia Garden remains the same. Although they are separate "Gardens" most still have classes in all three, and it is now one big connected Garden. Yah I know, and she is happy, but she's losing self confidence because he's never hit on her, and he's REALLY HOT! (c'mon, you've seen him havent you?) Thanx for reviewing every chapter, I really appreciate it.

finalfantasyangel- Thank you! You're so sweet

QueenAdreena- I know they should be longer, and I smack myself, I swear. My excuse-

I am extremely impatient, and have ADD. It's fun sometimes, but it brings about my unfortunate DOOOM! ((imagine- falling into a dark pit that never stops, but a big spiked floor falling directly beneath you, and you're face down so you're constantly inches from your death...)))

And you have to admit, that thing I said was funny. Well unless you're not as perverted as me... Anyway, my first critical review! We're making progress (lowers rectangle glasses and scribbles on notepad with extendable pen.)) Thanks!

Anyway, this one is more of a pull-together chapter, just so you know.

The Gang

Squall's hand came out of his pocket clutching the end of black kercheif. He wrapped it around Rinoa's eyes, and she smiled, cheeks reddening. He fumbled with the tie a little, finally breaking out his safety pin and pinning it together. He felt deep within his gut that he was going to screw it all up.

He lead her out the door and turned out, leading her to the pilot wing of the Gardens. Nina stood, sullen look upon her face. Squall had noticed that she had been rather distant lately, but it wasn't the time for that, because next to them stood Zell and Selphie, and Cid across from them, face growing disturbingly red as he looked over the letters.

"Who's been keeping these letters from me?" Cid hissed, face the color of beats and eyes that could pierce the heart of Ultemicia herself. Selphie hid behind Zell, honestly frightened like everybody else there. Zell stepped backwards, being careful of Selphie, and stumbled "I... I... um..."

SQUEAK

The doors to the panel room creaked slowly open, and boots were heard across the tile floors. A woman with long, bright blonde hair over her shoulders and a pin in the back strode in, pink and black dress swaying with her body. She nodded to the headmaster, purple shades locked onto him.

"Headmaster, if you will calm yourself for one moment." she spoke smoothly and professionaly. "The Garden Comittee recieved these letters just this morning. Selphie, being an active member, came to give them to you. I can assure you nobody has been keeping these from you." Cid stopped shaking as he calmed down a little. Everyone took that as their cue to leave, including Nina. Squall had to lead Rinoa out. Once they were quite far down the hallway, Selphie tackled Quistis with and enormous hug. Quistis let her hug for a few seconds, then pushed her off.

"Selphie, tell me exactly what happened! Cid's pissed and..." she looked over at Rinoa. Then she whispered into Selphie's ear- "Squall was going to do it tonight." Selphie hung her head, but Zell stepped up. "I'll tell you about it when we get back Quistis." And he notioned towards the dorms. They walked away, leaving Squall and Rinoa to themselves.

What do I do, what do I do? Squall ran through his mind, while Rinoa asked questions. The squeaky door opened again and Nina walked out. She nodded to Squall, and he untensed. He saluted Nina uncharacteristically, then led Rinoa to the exit. He pressed the button next to the door, and it opened from the top and began to lower. Rinoa squeezed him lovingly, and Squall led them down the ramp, stepping down the final step, and lifting Rinoa into his arms.

Meanwhile in the Galbadia Training Center

Ellone lifted the gunblade weakly, the tip pointing toward the floor. A young man in a white trenchcoat leaned against the wall and struck a match, lighting a cigarette.

"Never gonna do it that way, Elle. You need physical strength, and you ain't got it." He waved out his match and took a long drag from the cigarette.

"Hey, aren't you supposed to be helping me?" she barked, dropping the sword-type thing. He jumped, and scorned at her. "Be careful! Besides, I never said you couldn't get it. Just said you ain't got it."

"Well than how can I do it?" she glared at him, one hand on her hip, another running through her hair in frustration. There was then a long, drawn out silence as Seifer stare out through foliage and past the bodies of a few ochus that Seifer had to discard of to reach this area. He took the cigarette away from his lips and said "Junctioning." Ellone's jaw dropped and her eyes grew wide. "But don't you need a GF for that? Seifer, you know that they're against the rules!" He stood and spread out his arms "You want to learn or not!" she gave a heavy sigh and looked away, angered. Her fist clenched. He spoke again-

"I found a new one the other day. Nearly lost my left arm getting it. I had Kadowaki heal it. She's suspicious about how I hurt my arm, but nobody knows about the GF. If you're interested, it's not like you'd ever have to use it, so it shouldn't hurt your memory." He stood as if indifferent. Then he eyed her. He popped back up and walked over to her. Seifer grabbed her chin and made her look up at him. "Trust me babe." with that, he drew his face in for a tender kiss which surprised Ellone, but she did not protest. She looked down. "Seifer, you know I'm seeing-" he put a black gloved finger to her lips. "Shhh." With that, he lifted her chin again for another kiss.

awww

Anyway, it started off a little rocky, but I hope you liked it! Review please!

Goky Felidae