Disclaimer- Don't own, never will. Here's Chap1 revised. As I said before I'm changing the chapters I had up cuz I wasn't happy with them. So the next one will be up soon, hopefully. Enjoy. Thanx for reading!

BTW, Stuff in italics is their thoughts. Anything in bold is an announcement over the loudspeakers.

Chapter 1-Waiting for the moment

"Another one? It's only been a few days." Squall sighed heavily. Another attack in Esthar had just occurred.

"Alright, I'll talk to the others," he said, "Yes Laguna. I'll be careful. And I'll tell the others the same!" He smirked, his father (he still felt weird saying that) was always worried about him.

"We can handle ourselves, we're SEEDs" He held the phone away from his ear as he father screamed over the phone.

"OKAY! Calm down. I'll call you when I know when we can leave. OK, bye." He hung up quickly before Laguna could keep talking.

The news from Esthar had been troubling lately. Attack, after attack had been happening. And from what Laguna had told him, it would only get worse. Surprisingly no one had been injured at all. That was going to change soon. Laguna had told him about the tape that had been sent to him. And that everyone he loved would be in danger, including Squall and his friends.

'Oh well, we're always in danger, being SEEDs. We can handle ourselves,' thought Squall. He got up and went to the door and opened it.

"Nida? Can you get the others to come up here?" he said poking his head out the door.

"Sure, no problem." said Nida. Squall nodded and went back into his office.

'Looks like we're going to Esthar,' he thought. Maybe when all of this was done they could take a vacation there. He was sure Laguna wouldn't mind them staying for a while.

Will the following people please come up to Commander Squall's office: Rinoa Heartilly, Quistis Trepe, Selphie Tilmitt, Irvine Kinneas, Zell Dincht, and Seifer Almasy. I repeat, please go to the Commander's office.

Irvine yawned and stood up. He and Zell had been having lunch in the cafeteria when they heard the announcement.

"Let's go." Irvine said.

"But, what about the hotdogs? They're gonna be all gone if we leave now." replied Zell looking alarmed at the fact that he would have to leave his precious hot dogs.

"Come on Zell," He said rolling his eyes. "You've already had like five."

"SO! That's not enough." exclaimed Zell, his eyes wide. Irvine just shook his head and walked towards the cafeteria exit.

"Well, we have to go. You can get more later." he replied. Zell got up and ran after him. Before exiting he gave the hotdogs one last loving glance. Irvine just shook his head.

'Hyne, my friends are weird.'

Rinoa looked up from the book she was reading when she heard the announcement.

"QUISTY! Come on, just tell us, we're not gonna laugh." yelled Selphie pulling at Quistis's arm. "Just tell us who you like."

Quistis sighed. Selphie had been trying in vain for the past hour to get her to tell them who she liked. Rinoa had given up a half hour ago and began to read a book. But nothing could defer Selphie from her 'quest'.

"Selphie, I don't like anyone, OK. I told you this already." was the only answer she would give. Rinoa smirked.

"Then who have you been sneaking out to see every night?" she asked with a smile on her lips. Quistis blushed. Selphie's eyes widened.

"Are you dating someone?" asked Selphie looking shocked. Quistis hesitated, and then nodded. Selphie squealed loudly and jumped on Quistis hugging her. Selphie opened her mouth to speak, but Quistis hurriedly cut her off.

"Later, Selph, you heard the announcement. We have to get to Squall's office." said Quistis.

"I wonder whats wrong." said Rinoa quietly. Selphie looked at her and smiled softly.

"I'm sure it's only another mission or something like that." reassured Selphie. She linked arms with the other girls and walked to the elevator.

Seifer looked up in surprise as his name was called over the loud speakers. He had recently started to hang around Squall and his friends, trying to fix what he had done in the past. They were all friends again. Although, that didn't stop Seifer from being his usual self.

'Another mission?' he wondered. He stood and stretched. He began to walk towards the elevator. Seifer saw three girls run towards the elevator. It was Quistis! His eyes lit up.

"Quistis!" he called. She stopped and looked around. When she caught his eye, she smiled. He jogged over to them.

"Hey." He said, "Wonder what Squall wants."

"Maybe another mission," replied Selphie her eyes shining, "Maybe we have to blow something up!" The others just shook their heads at her. Who knew such a small girl would like to make things go boom. They entered the elevator and Rinoa pressed the button.

Seifer was shooting Quistis looks that she was trying to ignore. Rinoa and Selphie were chatting about something and not paying them any attention.

"Stop" she mouthed at him. He smirked and shook his head. He was about to speak when the doors opened. They walked out of the elevator to see Irvine and Zell already sitting down. Selphie eyes lit up when she saw Irvine.

"Hey guys," Irvine said smiling. Selphie sat in the seat next to him. Everyone took a seat and waited for Squall to start.

"Hey everyone. I'm not sure if any of you have heard, but there's been another attack in Esthar." said Squall quietly.

"Is anyone hurt?" asked Rinoa looking worried. Squall shook his head.

"We've been lucky so far. The person behind this sent a tape to Laguna," he said sitting behind his desk. "Laguna has asked for our help. So I thought we could all go and help out. The Esthar police have been able to handle this so far, but he thinks the expertise of SEED maybe needed."

The others nodded their heads. Laguna had always treated them as if they were his children.

"We'll do anything to help Sir Laguna." exclaimed Selphie. Squall smiled. Selphie began to talk to Irvine and Zell about what they could do in Esthar. Quistis and Seifer were invited in their own conversation. Rinoa glanced at Squall and walked over to him.

"How's your father?" she asked quietly.

"He's OK. He's worried about these attacks though." Squall hesitated.

"Guys, there is one more thing." The others looked up. "In the message that was sent to Laguna, the man knows him. He said that everyone that Laguna cared about would be in danger. Including us."

"We're SEED," stated Seifer, "We're always in danger. We can handle ourselves."

Squall smiled, "That's what I told him, but we should be extra careful just incase." The others agreed. "That's all. We'll leave in three days on Monday at 0700. Dismissed." They saluted and walked out. Rinoa stayed behind.

Squall walked to her and put his arms around her waist. She leaned into him.

"Hi." She said with a smile.

"Hi." He gave her a small kiss.

"Do you think this mission will give us trouble?' Rinoa asked him.

"I'm not sure. What do you think?"

She hesitated, "I think we should be careful. I have a strange feeling about it." Squall looked into her eyes and slowly kissed her again. He leaned his head against hers.

"We'll be OK. We can handle anything." She nodded.

"Meet us for dinner in the cafeteria, okay?" she said pulling away from his embrace.

"I will." He turned to walk back to his desk when he felt something hit his backside. Rinoa smirked at him as she pulled her hand away.

"See ya later, honey." she said happily walking away. He just shook his head at her. Rinoa gave him a final wave as the doors closed.

Squall sighed. He pulled a small jewelry box out of his pocket. He opened it to reveal a diamond engagement ring. He was waiting for the right time to propose.

'Maybe after this mission.' He thought.

For the first time in his life, he was in love. Squall wanted to spend the rest of his life with Rinoa Heartilly. She was his world. She had been instrumental in getting him to talk to Laguna and develop a relationship with him.

He sighed; the ring would have to wait. He put in his drawer for safe keeping.

'Soon' he promised himself, 'I just need to wait for the right moment.'

C'mon!" yelled Selphie, "Hurry up!" Selphie ran past the gate. Irvine followed after her.

"Selphie, slow down! Ow." He clutched his leg." You cheated!" Quistis ran past him.

"She's right, you know. You are slow." Irvine stared incredulously at her retreating figure.

"Are you kidding me? I'm much faster then her. I have longer legs! She tripped me!" When he finally caught up to the girls, he bent down trying to catch his breath.

"That's not fair Selphie." He said trying to appear stern. She just smiled at him.

"Wait up you guys!" Zell cried running up to them. Irvine laughed.

"Yeah I'm the slow one." Zell shook his fist at Irvine threateningly. Irvine laughed in return.

"We win!" cried Selphie high-fiving Quistis, who had a grin on her face,

"Only cause you tripped me." stated Irvine, walking up besides her.

"No! You weren't watching where you were going." She replied sticking her tongue at him. "It's not my fault you fell over my foot."

"You stuck out your leg on purpose!"

"Did not!"

"Did too!"

"Did n-" Selphie was cut off as Irvine passionately kissed her.

Quistis rolled her eyes and turned towards the waterfall. She and the others often came out here to relax. It was peaceful listening to the sound of the waterfall. She loved to come out here with her boyfriend. Quistis shook her head.

'I have to tell the others soon. Boy, they are going to be so surprised.' She thought to herself with a smile on her lips.

Zell poked Irvine," Let her breathe cowboy." Irvine broke his kiss with Selphie and looked at Zell.

"You're just jealous because you don't got a girlfriend. Unless you call that library chick your girlfriend." Irvine drawled. He put his arm around Selphie.

"Paige is not my girlfriend!" yelled Zell. Irvine smirked.

"So you actually know her name" Zell blushed. Irvine opened his mouth to say something but was silenced as Selphie kissed him again.

"Ignore him Zell." Said Quistis turning around. "Hyne, are they still at it?" Selphie broke the kiss. She giggled a bit and sat down on the ground pulling Irvine down with her.

"So is she?"

"Well, no. I haven't…" Zell trailed off as he stared at his feet.

"You haven't what?" Selphie looked at him curiously. "Come on Zell!"

"I haven't asked her out yet." Irvine stared at him before bursting out laughing.

"That's it!" he asked trying to get his laughter under control. The girls glanced at each other and tried not to giggle. Zell turned red. "It's not funny guys!"

"Hahahah. Sorry Zell." said Quistis.

"So, why don't you? Are you that nervous to ask her out?" asked Irvine elbowing Zell in the ribs.

"I don't know. I want our first date to be perfect. So I haven't really gotten around to asking her out yet." said Zell fidgeting a bit. Irvine looked thoughtful. He snapped his fingers and jumped up.

"I got it!" he exclaimed. He leaned in and whispered it to them. Zell's eyes widened as he listened.

"That is good." said Quistis.

"That's really good." added Selphie.

"I know." said Irvine with a smirk, that earned him an elbow to the ribs.

"Don't get cocky cowboy." said Quistis smiling slightly. He grinned.

"So, Zell all you have to do is ask her out OK." said Irvine looking proud of himself.

"Ok. I can do that, I think." Zell frowned. Irvine slapped him on the back.

"You'll be fine. Now go get her." Zell was pushed forward by three pairs of hands. He waved as he made his way to Garden. Quistis also said she had to go. Selphie turned to Irvine.

"That was nice of you to offer to help him." She said putting her arms around him. He smiled and pulled his hat down over his eyes more.

"Hey, he's my friend. I want him to be happy." Irvine leaned down and gently kissed her lips. The kiss grew more passionate as Selphie ran her hands through Irvine's long hair.

"Sefie?"

"Yea?" Irvine looked down at her with a small smile on his face.

"I love you." Selphie returned his gaze.

"I love you too, Irvy" His smile turned into a grin. She hugged him tightly and they began to walk back to Garden, hand in hand.

'I am SO gonna marry this girl one day.'

A/N-Kay, im gonna end it here for now. I was going to continue and write where Zell finally asks Paige out but that will be in the next chapter. I hope you like my revisions hah. Some of the end is what was there before and I just added stuff. REVIEW please. Thanx for reading.