A/N: I realized that fanfiction messed up the format -.-' sigh -- anyways… I'm kinda making a daily update now quite proud of that.. who knows… I might be able to finish the story real soon hopefully b4 school opens… I might even finish it tonight if I work real hard. but don't count on it -.-' just may be wink

Alright.. here goes…

Chapter 6

FISHERMAN HORIZON – 1100 HRS

"I'm sorry, but Seifer left us long ago, ya know?" Raijin shook his place apologetically.

"GONE." Fuujin nodded in agreement.

Quistis sighed heavily at their answers. This definitely wasn't a good sign for Seifer's innocence.

"You know what he's up to?" Zell asked.

"Haven't heard from him since he left, ya know… life hasn't been easy for him, ya know?" explained Raijin.

"CONTEMPT EVERYWHERE." Fuujin added.

"How do you mean?" Quistis looked up at them, interested.

"Been kicked out of every store and place he went, ya know…" Raijin answered. "Can't leave the house without us, ya know?"

"BEATEN." Fuujin added with a frown.

"You mean they'd actually hurt him?" Selphie asked in disbelief.

"They'd do more, ya know." Raijin shook his head. "Call him names, ya know…"

"LAPDOG." Fuujin added.

Quistis signed and frown worriedly.

"Sorry we aren't of any help, ya know." Raijin looked at her apologetically.

"That's alright." She dismissed his apology.

"You don't have any idea where we could find him?" Selphie asked hopefully.

"We've been after him ourselves, ya know." Raijin explained. "Left without a word, he did, ya know…"

"WORRIED." Fuujin nodded with a concerned look on her face.

"We've heard about all those attacks, ya know…" Raijin started. "We're worried about him, ya know, but we can't go out searching for him no longer, ya know… Fisherman Horizon needs to be protected, ya know… We also want to protect our home, ya know…"

Quistis glanced over to see both of their worried expression. They probably felt responsible about the attacks at Balamb. She could understand the hurt looks in their face concerning the safety of their home. "Raijin, Fuujin… Have you two ever considered returning to Garden?"

Fuujin and Raijin looked at each other understandingly before turning to Quistis.

"We had always wanted to return, ya know. But we can't leave Seifer. We're his only friends in this world, ya know." Raijin explained.

"POSSE." Came Fuujin's support.

"How about now?" Quistis folded her arms and smiled at them.

"We can? You'd let us?" Quistis nodded. "You're so kind, ya know?"

"THANKYOU." Fuujin nodded.

"Your first order. Secure Fisherman Horizon. Protect the townspeople from the enemies." Quistis gave out her order. "You'd be working with the SEEDs stationed here, and remember you're only a cadet, you must follow their orders strictly."

The two of them nodded eagerly.

"Once you're returned to garden, you'd be taking classes for the SEEDs exam. And remember that you're a privileged cadet to be out on a SEEDs mission, only because I believe you'd be able to do a good job securing your home. So don't do anything to disappoint me." Quistis smiled warmly at them.

"YES! And once you're back in Garden, I'll be your instructor!" Zell beamed.

"Commander Trepe." Came a knock on the door.

"Step in." Quistis replied. A SEED officer stepped into the house and saluted.

"Commander Leonhart is on the line, m'am." He handed over his portable phone.

"Thank you." Quistis accepted the phone. "Squall?"

"Got your hands on Almasy yet?" Squall scoffed.

"No. He left them long ago." Quistis answered weakly. "I believe you might be right." She sighed.

"I've got a side mission for you." Came Squall's attempt of comfort.

"Since when did you start giving me orders?" Quistis retorted.

"Whatever." Came Squall's infamous reply. "The Dollet team reported that there's been some sort of a warning signal left by the attackers."

"Warning signal?" Quistis asked curiously as those in the rooms stared at her with great interest.

"A blood-stained dagger left in the middle of the town centre." Explained Squall. "Although, there is a possibility that it might only be a false warning…"

"We still shouldn't take things like this lightly." Quistis countered.

"Which is why I want you there as soon as possible. I've got 14 SEEDs awaiting your orders in Dollet. As of now, they're following the 'defense code'." Explained Squall.

"You've only sent 10 for reinforcement?" Quistis lifted an eyebrow.

"It's all we could send. Balamb and Garden also need to be guarded, you know?" Squall clarified.

"And Galbadia and Esthar aren't willing to send their supports?" she asked.

"Galbadia's worried about guarding Deiling and their own Garden. They're also busy securing the medical transportation all over the Galbadia Continent. The president could be in danger. Esthar is also worried about their own president, and no to mention all of their facilities around the world." Explained Squall.

"And how exactly do you expect me to defend Dollet with 14 SEEDs and the three of us?" Quistis rubbed her temple.

"That I'll leave it to you to decide." Quistis couldn't believe his uncaring tone, until he said, "Quistis, I trust you'd be able to handle this."

She sighed as the line cut off and handed the phone to the waiting SEED. "I want you and your team to continue guarding Fisherman Horizon. Any thing suspicious, report to Commander Leonhart immediately, since I wouldn't be available until my own mission is over. Fuujin and Raijin will be joining your team from today. They will be taking your orders in a strict manner. If they refuse or cause any trouble, send them back to Garden. And I need a water vehicle to Dollet right away." She gave her orders before walking out of the house, followed by Selphie and Zell.

"Take care of Seifer in our place, ya know!" Raijin called after her.

A/N: another short chapter over… another chance to review