Chapter XIII Fragmented Memories
Squall went in and out of sleep for two days. No one knew what was going on behind his gray –blue eyes, and no one really wanted to ask. It was if Squall's heart had been broken before it was repaired. The thousands of pieces danced around in his dreams, tormenting him. When he was awake, he didn't speak, and barely moved. He was paralyzed by his memories, shattered by the truth.
Hi…
Oh, hello! What's your name?
I… I'm Squall. Who are you?
Heehee, I'm Mira. Edea is my mom.
Edea?
Yes, matron, silly. Her name is Edea.
Oh, sorry…
Don't be sorry!
What are you doing?
Hugging you… do you want me to stop?
NO! I mean… not really...
Will you be my friend?
Friend… ok… umm…
Why are you blushing!
… friends… forever?
Ah! Of course! Let's go see the other kids!
Oh… ok!
He could remember it clearly now… the day he met her, he was only 4… but he felt like she was part of him. A part he lost… or maybe, he had just forgotten.
You awake?
Huh? Yeah.
Good! Sis wants to talk to you right away! She says you keep feeling alone, but you always have me and her right with you. Why do you keep forgetting?
Sorry Mira. I'll go talk to her right away!
That was the first time he didn't feel alone. Mira and his sister told him they would always be there for him. He truly believed it. He wasn't alone! He was a happy kid.
Squall! Something strange happened today!
What?
When I went to go find a hiding place, a strange lady appeared! She was all dressed in bright colors, with lots of jewelry and shiny stuff! Sis saw her too!
What happened when you saw her?
Umm… I don't remember… Sis said I fell asleep. When I woke up the lady was gone!
That is weird. Should we tell matron?
Sis is telling her right now.
It was starting to make sense now. The lady she saw that day… it was an old sorceress, wanting to give away her power. Mira must have gotten it. Maybe that was also the day when sis got her strange power too…
Squall! Don't let them take me!
Mira!
Stupid little kid, back off!
Ouch…
Squall! Don't forget me!
Come on you little sorceress brat!
No! That's not true! I'm not leaving! You can't make me! Squall!
The day Mira was taken; Edea had gone with Cid to get supplies for the orphanage. The kids were all playing hide 'n' seek when the Esthar soldiers showed up. Only Squall saw Mira as she was being taken away. He tried to help her, but he was so easily overpowered. They took her, and he was left alone… alone.
After that day, he made sure that sis was always there for him. He felt alone unless he was at her side. His happiness was gone, but he wasn't sad either. All Squall felt was loneliness. Then, to make matters worse, his sis was taken from him too. By those same people dressed in white. After losing all that was important to him, Squall went to Balamb. He desired to be able to fight the people that had taken away all that he knew and cared for. As he progressed, though, the power of the GF stole his memories, leaving him with loneliness and regret.
Now he was able to fight, but it was too late.
Or is it? Why do I have this sudden urge to scream? My heart is aching… but why? I wasn't that attached to her back then… why do I feel… like I'm in love with her?
I told you I would always be waiting… I knew you wouldn't lose the feelings in your heart. So, if you come here, you'll find me. I never break a promise. I'm still with you.
"The flower field!" Squall sat bolt upright, and rushed to the Ragnorok.