A/N: yay! First review! i think this story isnt getting too many reviews or reads or something because this idea has been used way too many times. Its just a fun idea, i think. but, please read and review!
Marriku sat up in her bed in the infermary as Dr Kadawaki told her she could leave. She had almost broken a rib from that damn spider, she had bruised it, but Dr. Kadawaki had somehow fixen it, given her pain pills and she was on her way. Marriku and Amaya were walking towards the directory when an announcment came from the loud speakers from the ceiling. A calm, cool voice said, "Students who have participated in the seeD exam today should go to the second floor hallway to await results"
Marriku smiled, she couldnt wait for the results. Amaya and herself packed into an elevator with another group of kids and smoothly rid towards the second floor hallway. Students were pacing across the plush carpet and others were joking with their friends. Everyone seemed pretty confident. Marriku and Amaya stood next to Zell, awaiting their results.
Thay had made it, she knew it. How could they not? She had been brilliant in the mission, she was an amazing fighter, and the only problem was her rib was bruised. Amaya would make it, Amaya made anything besides sports teams. She was quick thinking on the battlefield and that would be an advantage to the seeDs. A man in long crimson robes and a yellow cabby hat come towards the group of students. It had turned eerily quiet, which made Marriku very nervous.
"Dincht, Zell Dincht," He said, his voice was smooth and melodic. Zell jumped up and down and then headed towards the elevator to go to the headmaster's office. "Khushrenada, Amaya" He said. Amaya squeed and gave Marriku's hand a squeeze for good luck, then going with Zell. "Lastly", The man said, "Yurameshi, Marriku"
Marriku screamed and the ran towards her friends, trying to ignore her ribs pain. She had to remind herself to take a pain pill later. The three headed up to the third floor, Cid's Office. They made it, Squall and Selphie stood before the headmaster. Marriku knew they had made it, She, Amaya and Zell lined up with them as Cid paced before them.
"You have all been very brave in battle, You have passed this exam and you are now members of the merecenary team called seeD. you should be very proud of yourselves" he said, nodding at them. he picked dipolma looking scrolls from his desk and handed them to each new member of seeD, talking with each of them briefly.
Cid handed Zell his, then Squall, Selphie and Then Amaya. When he got to her, he handed the dipolma to her and said, "Miss. Yurameshi, Welcome to seeD. You should be proud of yourself. psst...psst...I think you will become a very good leader one day." Marriku smiled and hugged all of them. When the celebration was over, Cid cleared his throat.
"Now here is a key for your new, private dormitorys." He handed each of them tiny gold keys with a number etched gracefully at the top. Marriku's was number '556', Amaya's was '558'. "Also, your new uniforms will be in your room, tonight there will be a ball in your honor. It is at 8 tonight, so be ready." Once he was done talking, They headed towards their new dormitories. Marriku walked in and sighed. There was a plush king sized bed pushed in the corner of the room, royal blue sheets were placed on it. Her seeD uniform was place on a hanger next to her bed and her Katanas were placed carefully on the bed spread, a box was next to it.
"Whats that..." she said, sitting down and placing it in her lap. she ripped off the brown paper and opened the top of the box. Inside was a dress. Marriku's eyes widened. she threw all the wrappings and the empty box to the ground and stood up, placing it against her body. It was a strapless dress that came up to the middle of her knees, it was made of the softest satin. It was a beautiful more red than pink color, with a light pink sash to go around her waist.
why would someone give her this? was it just a random gift out of generosity? she had no clue, but she was very thankfull. She placed the dress carefully on her bed and ran towards Amaya's room. She too had a look of pure shock on her face, paper wrappings were scattered on the floor, a black satin halter gown. It was a midnight black color, with a slit up the right side. They both squeed. Marriku was happy. in the past three days, she never thought she could be so happy.
Marriku, in a daze, walked back to her room. she closed the door and sighed. She had her own bathroom, which was just as luxurious at the one she shared with Amaya. She ran steaming hot water in the overly-large tub She removed her dirt and blood stained school uniform and slipped into the bath. After scrubbing and soaking for an hour, she toweled off and placed on the beautiful gown.
She looked into her large mirror, looking at how her features looked in the mirror. She felt her red streak looked horribly out of place with the dress, but she didnt care. Marriku styled her hair in a ponytail, little whisp of black hair framed around her face. She smiled. Maybe selphie had make-up...also, she'd need shoes.
Both Amaya and her headed towards Selphie's dorm, which was only two doors down from their own. She had an amazed look on her face when she seen them. "where did...you get those dresses? their beautiful!" She said, letting them in, her eyes were wide. "they were laid on our beds, we dont know who gave them to us" Marriku said, as she looked into selphie's closet. there were maybe 10 sets of shoes, and a pair that looked perfect to go with her dress. they were simple, not too strappy and black. "Im borrowing these, if you dont mind" she said, dying to try them on her feet. Selphie was more than happy to let them borrow her shoes, even thou she was sad she didnt have a dress. They were slightly big for her, but she was happy. Amaya picked a simple pair of black ones as well.
Amaya had her blonde hair up in a messy bun, but she looked great. Selphie had decided to wear her seeD outfit, with nothing special to wear. When the clock sturck eight o clock pm, they headed towards, the quad, which looked remodeled to fit the needs of this occasion. There was a clearing where dancing would be, small private tables with black and white tableclothes. Marriku felt over dressed, but she felt beautiful. Other girls came to this ball, in dresses that were plain and old fashion looking.
She seen squall come in, and he leaned against a pillar, distancing himself from everyone else. He wore his black seeD uniform, which looked great on him. His crystal blue eyes scanning the crowds. Marriku walked towards him, her shoes clacking gracefully on the ground. There was a band, classical looking, place into the corner. the conductor took the stage and he raised his baton and the band began to play a slow, but upbeat song.
Marriku stood next to him and said, "So, i hear you saved me again...thanks" He nodded at her. She looked at a lone couple who were dancing, they had the floor to themselves. "...um...do you like to dance?" He shook his head. "Im horrible at it...but I love it." he was quiet and that made her feel like she was babbling. Marikku looked at the couples who were dancing or getting their dates onto the floor to dance. She longingly wanted to dance with him. "Do you want to dance? I'm not much good either, but do you want to?" He said, still looking down. he raised an eyebrow at her while waiting for her answer..
He placed his hand in hers and looked her in the eyes for her answer. She said "Sure." She smiled lightly and continued, "Remember, im horrible at this!." She smiled and led him out onto the dance floor. The slow upbeat song stopped, and then they began another slow, ubeat song. The piano played softly and the chours of instruments followed. Marriku glanced at the other couples, they were doing a type of waltz to this song. The couples were swaying and twirling to the beat of the music,
Squall placed his hand at Marriku's waist and the other with her hands, raised in the air. They began a twirling movement, which slightly resembled everyone else. Marriku almost burst out laughing with squall stepped on her foot, she felt so stupid becaus she didnt know how to dance. When the men twirled their dates, Squall twirled her, but she knocking into him. Soon, as the song continued in crushendos of music, their twirls and spins were perfect and presice, the waltz was all about the soft movements and simple elegance of the dance
Marriku was sad when the song ended, she was really enjoing herself. They stood in the middle of the dance floor, entranced in each others eyes. As shly as he asked her to dance, their lips touched. When their lips parted, the next song began, it was a slow dance. she placed her head softly on Squall's shoulder and they spun to the tune of the music, which was soft. She noticed a girl sitting at a table, looking at Squall. She had raven hair that had natural looking blonde highlights and wore a plain white dress with matching shoes. 'Rinoa..'
Amaya watched as Marriku shyly went by Squall. She sighed and found a table with Selphie. She was sad that her friend was falling in love with Squall, but she would have to live with it. She rested her head on her hand and sighed again. Zell was busy eating hotdogs at the snack table, with his girlfriend from the library. Now, Squall and Marriku were waltzing and she was here alone and date-less with selphie.
"Im going to get some champhange" Amaya said, getting up from the table and walking towards the snack table, grabbing a tall glass of the bubbly liqour. She took a long sip and leaned against a pillar, watching Squall and Marriku. She seen Rinoa. She squinted at her, she would want to dance with Squall. But Marriku wouldnt let that happen. She took another sip of champhange and didnt notice Seifer walk up to her.
"Wow, you look amazing. Dance with me, hot stuff" He said. She almost dropped her glass because she was laughing so hard. People began to stare and she tried to suppress her giggles. "You've got to bee kidding? right?...your not..." Amaya said, her eyebrow raised. Almasy was actually...Excited? about dancing with her? she shuddered. "what could it hurt?" she said, setting her empty glass on the table and she followed him to the dance floor. "Dont try anything funny pal, just because im dancing with you does not mean i like you or anything." she darkly warned him
Seifer placed his hand around her waist, which made her shudder, and they began to waltz. To her complete shock and suprise, Almasy was a good dancer. A really good dancer. He was lifting her up in the air and twirling her expertly and didnt step on her shoes once. She giggled and said, "Did you take dancing lessons or something? your actually pretty good." She said when the song was over. She looked over at the snack table and seen Zell alone, sad looking and hotdog-less.
Amaya walked over and said, "Zell, whats wrong?" "My girlfriend is dancing with some other guy, but i just dont think its right to beat him up." She looked over at the library girl and seen her dancing with some handsome looking guy. "Make her jealous!" she said, playfully punching him in the arm, "Dance with me!" Zell smiled and she took his hand and he led her out towards the dance floor. He twirled her and then she placed her head on his shoulders. "Just act like your really enjoying dancing with me, it should make her mad" Amaya whispered to him.
She had never made someome make their girlfriend jealous, but she was having fun doing it. The dance went a lot more smoothly, and Amaya felt less tense, she felt better that she was dancing with Zell than with that idiot Seifer. The song ended to her dissapointment, but Zell kissed her lightly on the cheek. She couldn't help but blush when Zell looked her in the eye. She then noticed Rinoa across the room. She watched as she scampered up to Squall and Marriku and asked to cut in. She couldn't help but feel hatrid for her. Then a slower song came on, and she layed her head on Zell's shoulder as they danced at a slower pace.
When they stopped dancing, Amaya walked over to Marriku. "I seen you and Squall kiss, so romantic" she said. "but than the bitch Rinoa came in...is it just me? or is that dress amazingly short" Marriku said sarcasticly. "Squall loves you, i dont see him kissing Rinoa or anything." Quistis had just came up to Squall. "oh great, is SHE asking him to dance?" Marriku said. "Im not the type of person who gets jealous, but this...is making me mad!" "shes asking him to go to the secret spot, shes just going to tell him about her losing her job as an instructor." Amaya said, soothingly to her. Marriku looked at her, and then laughed and said "heh, oh yeaaaaah!"
When Squall came back to Marriku, they went back to the dance floor. Amaya's eyes glanced towards the large clock that hung on the wall. almost midnight, the ball would be ending at midnight. She yawned and she went and hugged Zell. "Thanks for the dance. So...Are you and your girlfriend still together?" She said, in his arms. "No." He said, not seeming sad at all. "I think i've found someone else."