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Nanakiyoda: Right, so...I'm not much for talk tonight, feeling harshly guilty you know? So, here.
Streets of Galbadia-Midnight-Rinoa
The breeze from the sea was faint, but it could still be felt sweeping across the streets, rustling up the day's discarded newspapers. Caraway had offered a room in the mansion for Quitis and I to stay in, but I declined. The hotel was good enough, and after the many times of being locked up in there, I had enough mansion for a lifetime. The moon wasn't full anymore, not like the night of the second shooting star. A smirk threaten to overtake my features, but I bit my lip instead at my frustration with my lack of sleeping capabilities. No one else has insomnia. Quitis just promptly falls asleep when she's not talking with me or Selphie, and Selphie could fall asleep standing up if she really wanted to. Irvine just goes into the bathroom for a bit, to primp his hair or something, then comes out and dozes off to sleep. Zell just plops down right then and there. Squall...he gets his headaches, and after staying up quite a bit, he finally snoozes off. He denies it, but he can really sleep deeply. I was in the park by now. No one was here, except a couple who were sitting alone on a bench. I sat down under a tree and glanced up at the moon. Zone and Watts. They probably are still on the white SeeD ship. I looked down at the patch of dirt in front of me, and picked up a near-by stick, tracing aimlessly into the dirt. Zell's more than likely already asleep by now. Selphie and Irvine...no worries with them. They might be asleep, and then again, they might not. They've gotten pretty close recently. Seifer...he was in my thoughts, like an old boyfriend. One that I wasn't too infatuated with anymore, more than likely gotten over him, but I was still concerned for him as a friend. He's with Martine, Fujin and Raijin at FH. Always close friends. The Posse. No worries there either. I gently sighed. So then Squall...I'm always worried about him, but...he can take care of himself. My right hand reached up for the Griever ring. Ultimecia used a GF named Griever. Not sure how the connection works with that, but...My eyelids felt heavy from thought, and I slipped away into the slumber I desired.
Balamb Garden near Timber-Two A.M.-Squall
Pacing the room, my dorm, I couldn't sleep. General Caraway wanted to see Rinoa. I allowed her to go, but only if Quitis went with her and reported on what is was about. It's two now, and no report! What if Caraway- Cid walked into my room.
"Squall, what are you doing up still?" He asked. I stopped pacing and glanced up at him.
"I'm awaiting a report sir." I answered. Cid shook his head and chuckled. I dulled my gaze at him, showing complete lack of interest.
"Worried about her aren't you? Afraid she might find another Knight or she might get herself into trouble?" Cid asked. I glared at him.
"Sir, this is an important report on Galbadia's redevelopement, not a report on Rinoa's-" I started but Cid chuckled.
"Call it what you want. She's okay, I'm sure General Caraway is just missing his daughter and is worried, that's all. Now get some rest." Cid ordered. I stood there, mulling over my options.
"No thank you sir." I replied. Cid only chuckled again before leaving. I sighed and sat down, hand on my forehead. It's not like it was a complete lie. I did allow Rinoa to go there under the circumstance that Quitis goes with her and Quitis was informed to also check out Galbadia's redevelopement.
Caraway Mansion in Galbadia-Nine A.M.-Quitis
"What do you mean she disappeared!" General Caraway yelled out. I stood there, my arms crossed.
"Just as I have just said. She was in the hotel when I fell asleep and when I awoke, she was missing. I would have thought that maybe she returned here for something." I told the older gentleman, who temper was now peaking. He paced across the room, hands wringleling behind his back.
"You were responsible for her!" He yelled out after much pacing. I sighed.
"Yes, I know. Squall is going to say that same thing." I muttered. The older man Stood stiff and turned towards me.
"Squall. She probably ran off to warn him about the cameras!" General Caraway exclaimed.
"Cameras sir?" I asked. He glanced towards the window.
"Just find her. I need to see what kind of a man this Squall is. Rinoa will warn him though, and that will ruin my plans for the cameras! Ms. Trepe! I need you to find her for me and keep her from him until I have the Squall right where I want him!" General Caraway begged.
"General Caraway, I'm a friend of bot-" I started but General Caraway grabbed my shoulders.
"Please, I'm willing to pay! Just for one month! I must make sure my daughters choice is the right one for her! I beg of you!" He pleaded. I sighed and looked to the side. I'm a mercenary, not a kidnapper. Rinoa and Squall are my friends. Still...I can sympathize with General Caraway. He doesn't know what his daughter is up to constantly and she's been into much trouble and controversy...now she's off saying she's in love with some guy she's only recently met. I still like Squall too...so if she's not the right one for him and vice versa...A smile creeped across my lips as I looked up. Besides, a mercenary's job is the right job, the right price. Rinoa and Squall get their test, I'll get paid, and General Caraway will get some sleep knowing his daughter is safe finally.
"Five thousand Gil a day and we have a deal." I answered. Five thousand Gil times thirty days...One hundred fifteen thousand Gil. Momma didn't raise no fool.
"Deal. Just find her before he does!" General Caraway stated, releasing my shoulders and sticking out his hand to shake my own.
Galbadia Park-Nine Sixteen A.M.-Rinoa
Ouch...what the? I awoke to the sun glaring in my face and my arm asleep. Looking around, I remembered that I had fallen asleep in the park. Standing up, I rubbed my arm to awaken it and stretched out. I had better get back to the hotel. Quitis is going to kill me if she finds out that I've been out all night. Course, she probably already knows. Dusting the dirt off of my clothes, I set out in a jog back to the hotel. I made it back and snuck back into the room. My bed was there, straightened up from lack of use. Quitis was not in her bed. Probably looking for me. Maybe I'll send word that I'm back at the Hotel...after a nap. Walking over to lay upon my bed, I saw Quitis's communicator. I picked it up and turn it on.
"Um...hello?" I said into it, pushing the black button down. I lifted it up and waited.
"...Rinoa...?" A voice crackled over. It sounded familiar, but the voice was groggy. I smirked.
"Squall! Good morning!" I said cheerfully. The sounds of objects crashing to the ground came over.
"Rinoa! Are you okay! Where's Quitis!" Squall's voice pleaded, highly unusual. I giggled.
"I'm fine. I'm not sure where Quitis is at the moment, I just woke up." I answered back. A sigh and the creaking of a chair.
"What of Caraway?" He asked.
"Nothing more than the average Father scared of the Boyfriend." I said. Silence.
"Is that all?" He asked after a while.
"Yes...tell me you weren't up all night just to hear that." I said. More silence and then a sigh.
"It seems so." He replied. I giggled.
"Well, then I'll leave you to your work...I know you aren't going to go to bed." I said.
"I am going to. Stay out of trouble Rinoa." Squall demanded.
"Trouble? Me? Aw...you don't think I'd actually get into trouble now would you?" I asked.
"Wouldn't surprise me." He replied and clicked off his communicator. I turned Quitis's off and slid it into my pocket. Just in case I need to get ahold of him. The door opened then. I turned around and smiled, holding my arms behind my back, looking as innocent as possible.
"Don't try that on me. I've been far too worried." Quitis said. I chuckled and sat down on my bed.
"Right, well, before you ask, I was out walking all night, now if you'll let me-" I started, falling unto the bed.
"Oh no. You are not going to just sleep after what you did. Come on. We have to go to Dollet today to see if the reconstruction is finished." Quitis said, pulling the pillow out from underneath my head.
"Aw...but I need to!" I protested. I then sat up straight.
"That was faster than expected." Quitis remarked.
"I thought we were going to Timber today?" I questioned. Quitis straightened up.
"There's been a change in plans. We'll meet up with the garden next week." She said informatively. I narrowed my eyes at her, then sighed and hung my head.
"Aw...and I was kinda hoping I could sleep with Squall tonight against Daddy's wishes..." I said in a false defeated voice. Quitis chuckled.
"Yeah right!" We both shouted at the same time.
NISHED
Nanakiyoda: Okay, so there's chapter two. Obviously, this chapter's setting everything up. The next chapter will have the appearance of the cameras, and thus, the comedy. Some of the characters may be Ooc, but that's to be expected when it comes to any one else but the original writer creating these types of things. So review and tell me off on how bad this is turning out, lol (for all of my japanese friends, W!).