A Knight's Promise
Chapter 6: Sacrifice
The author: More tissue please!
Disclaimer: You know the drill heheh. Um the two new characters here, Fama and Roger were the names of my reviewer (* don't worry I've already asked their permission for me to write their names here. So to Fama and Roger don't sue me pleaseee heheh)
From Chapter 5:
Squall: (*still in his room) I saw her.my angel with another knight. I.I thought I was her only best friend, she said I'm her first and last knight. But it seems that she lied to me, she betrayed me, she. (*wiping his tears) s-she. broke my..heart. If she only knew how much I.... cared for her (*closes his eyes 'til he falls into a deep slumber)
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The next morning.
Raine: (*cooking at the kitchen) Dear Laggy! Good morning!
Laguna: (*kissing Raine at her cheeks) Good Morning Sweetie Rainy! WOW what's for breakfast Rainypoo?
Raine: Corned Beef with Potatoes and Fried Eggs.
Laguna: Yummy.
Raine: Oh hey by the way Laggy, have you managed to talk to our son last night?
Laguna: GEEZ Raine, I forgot. (*Scratches his head) I'm busy preparing his things.
Raine: ...
Ellone: Hi there mom, dad! Uh where's Squall? Still sleeping?
Laguna: Good morning Baby!
Raine: Good morning Elle! Laguna better wake your little prince upstairs or he'll be late for his flight today. Kiros will be coming here any minute.
Kiros: Looking for me?
ALL: (*Surprised) Yikes!
Kiros: Good day to you my friends
Ellone: Uncle Kiros! (*runs to hug Kiros)
Kiros: Hello there Elle, um where's your brother?
Laguna: I'll go wake him up, please have a sit my friend.
Raine: Good morning Kiros please make yourself at home.
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Laguna: (*unlock Squall's room using the master key) Squally poo wakey wakey up!
(*Laguna scanned the room, he was greeted by the cool breeze coming from Squall's window, he went near Squall's bed checking if he's lying there. But..)
Laguna: (*alarmed) OH MY GOD? Squalllllllllllllllllllllllll Where are you? (*peeps outside the window) Squall? (*worried)
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Rinoa: (*rubbing her eyes) (*yawns) Hmmm. Oh it's morning already? I must've fallen asleep. Hmm I wonder what's for breakfast.
Julia: (*preparing breakfast) (*singing) Darling so there you are. With that look on your face. (* she was then greeted by a still sleepy hubby)
Caraway: (*Yawns) Good morning dear
Julia: (*startled) don't scare me like that dear.
Caraway: (*still yawning and stretching his hands) Ahhh. sorry dear. And where's our lovely princess?
Julia: Probably still upstairs, dreaming about her knight (*giggles)
Caraway: I'll go wake her up.
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Rinoa: (*after brushing her hair she sluggishly reached for the door knob)
Caraway: (*wants to surprise her daughter so he immediately opened Rinoa's door) RINOAAAAAAAAAAAAA RISE AND SHINE!!!! (*Rinoa is nowhere to be found)
Rinoa: Ekk
Caraway: Rinoa? RINOAAA? (*troubled)
Rinoa: Er.d-dad
Caraway: Where are you Rinny? (*still holding the door knob scanning Rinoa's room)
Rinoa: D-dad! Please don't kill me!
Caraway: kill you?
Rinoa: Dad I'm suffocating here.ugh
Caraway: Where are you? You're playing tricks on me again Rin.
Rinoa: DADDDD B-BEHIND THE DOOR
Caraway: (*closing the door) Oopss sorry Hun.
Rinoa: Hello dad. (*~whew I almost die there) Good morning!
Caraway: Good morning my angel! Better eat your breakfast then fix yourself up; you're coming with me to Winhill's International Airport.
Rinoa: Whoa really? Why?
Caraway: My sister and his husband. I mean, your Uncle and Aunt wants to see you before their flight to Balamb this morning.
Rinoa: Oh I see. Um dad how about Seifer?
Caraway: Seifer? He'll be staying here with us for a couple of weeks then he'll be going to Balamb too. Anyway, we got a spare room next to yours, Seifer can have that room.
Rinoa: what? But he's so annoying! He always laughs at me.
Caraway: Come on little lady no more complaining. (*pushing his daughter outside the room)
Rinoa: Daddy.
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Laguna: Squall? (*looks at his bed, lifting up the bed sheaths and pillows) Squall? .You there? (*lifting the mat) Squally poo? (*with a teary eyes) S- squall? (*looks up) S-qua huhuhu.
Squall: (*from the bathroom) Dad?
Laguna: (*smiled) OH THANK HEAVENS! Oh let your daddy-yo hug you my cutty- wutty little Squally-poo-poo-beary
Squall: whatever. (*arms crossed)
Laguna: Let me hug my baby. (*gesturing for Squall to come near him)
Squall: I'm not a baby anymore.
Laguna: Oh the little prince got tantrums eh?
Squall: whatever.
Laguna: Oh come on Squall, sit here beside me. I'm your dad. I want to help, now tell me Squall, what's your problem? I'm a super dad remember? I can solve..
Squall: (*imitating his father but in a reluctant voice) I can solve any problem with my super power brain yada yada yada. (* walks outside the room)
Laguna: What's wrong with him?
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Rinoa: Thanks mom for the breakfast! I'm going upstairs I'm gonna fix my self. (*lifting her plate)
Julia: OK Hun, don't move that plate. I'll clean that for you.
Rinoa: Thanks mom. (*~I better call Squall, and ask him what the problem is.) (*dialed Squall's number)
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Raine: Squall dear; don't do that to your dad again ok? That's being impolite.
Laguna: Huhuhu (*sniffs)
ALL (except Squall) : (*rushed to pick up the phone) Hello!!!!
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Rinoa: hello.um can I..
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ALL: (*looks at Squall) ..
Laguna: (*talks to his family) Give me the phone. (*whispers) Hello there Rin. Um Squall is kinda not-in-a-good-mood today. But hey I suggest that you can come and visit him here personally.
Rinoa: Oh I would like to.maybe this afternoon.
Laguna: Afternoon? He'll be going to Balamb this morning. He did not inform you about that? We'll be going to Winhill's International Airport. Departure's at 10 and we'll be there at 9.
Rinoa: What? (*anxious) No Sir. (*~ Gosh! Maybe he wanted to see me yesterday to tell me that he's planning to go to Balamb. B-but why?) Why Mr. Laguna? Tell me, why is he going to Balamb? (*~ohhh he really hates me that much that's why he's leaving me here.)
Laguna: (*~Ah I See so maybe he's planning to talk to Rinoa about this and probably something went wrong.but what?) hmmm
Rinoa: Mr. Laguna?
Laguna: Oh I'm sorry. Ah.er I think you should talk to him and sort things out before he leave.
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Rinoa: Um you think is it ok for me to see him now?
Caraway: Rinny come on we'll be late!
Rinoa: (*to her dad) I'll be there in a sec dad!
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Laguna: Oopss Rinny. I think that's your dad
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Rinoa: Oh no. Ok sir I'll meet you all at the airport, 9am sharp. Bah-bye
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Laguna: Okie dokie, see yah!
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Caraway: (*talking to her daughter while looking for his brother in law) Rinoa, your Uncle said that he's wearing a black coat with a hat. Please help me find your Uncle.
Rinoa: (*lazily scanning the area) (*almost all of the male passengers were wearing the same kind of clothing)
Caraway: Ohhh he must be here somewhere.
Rinoa: (*~where's Squall and his family? Oh no.I've got to find him or else)
Caraway: Rinny dear.please. huh?
Rinoa: (*smiles) (*~That's Uncle Kiros! Oh my) Um dad I'll be right back. (*hastily making her way through the crowd)
Caraway: Rinny? Be careful!
Rinoa: (*~Yessss! Squall I'll be there.just hang on!)
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Laguna: Kiros, Please take good care of my son here (*whispers) I'll kill you if you don't heheheh!
Kiros: (*smiles at Laguna) Sure my friend. He's like my own son.
Raine: (*talking to her son) Squall, here take this, (*gives her son some Curaga spells) It will come in handy. And this (*kissing her son on his forehead) for good luck. Please take care. Always pray and don't go anywhere without your Uncle Kiros.
Squall: (*nods)
Ellone: Take care bro. (*hugging Squall)
Squall: I will. Thanks.
Laguna: (*to his son) Ohhh my boy! (*hugging Squall) I'm gonna miss you. (*sobs)
Squall: Dad. I can take care of myself. And promise. when I come back, I'll be Balamb's finest SeeD!
Laguna: (*almost in tears) I'm proud of you my boy huhuhu (*Sobs)
Kiros: Laguna (*patting Laguna's shoulder) We have to go now. 'Til then my friend.
Squall: (*getting his baggage) Goodbye Dad, Goodbye mom, Goodbye Sis.
His family: (*sobbing) huhuhuhu
Kiros: I'll protect him Laguna so don't worry.
Laguna: (*watery eyes) Please call us when you're there. Have a safe journey. And Squall, (*looks at his son) be a good boy always ei? If you have any problem, just call us or talk to your Uncle Kiros.
Squall: (*nods)
Kiros: (*waving at Squall) Come on Squall.
Squall: Coming Uncle Kiros.
Raine: We love you Squall
Squall: (*looks at his family) .. (*then he followed Kiros who's now at the Airport's gate entrance.
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Rinoa: Oh no! I think I've lost them. (*spotting Kiros) UNCLEEE KIROSSSSS!
Kiros: huh?
Rinoa: WAITYYYY MEEE!
Kiros: Rin?
Rinoa: Here! (*waving at Kiros)
(*all of the passengers wave at Rinoa)
Rinoa: Ei?
Kiros: (*waving back)
Rinoa: (*running towards Kiros) UNCLE KIROSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!
Kiros: Rinoaaaaaa!
Rinoa: Uncle Kirosssss!!! I'm so happy to see you (*puff *puff)
Kiros: Hey I thought you're not coming.
Rinoa: Really Uncle Kiros, I was so shocked to hear from Mr. Laguna that Squall is going to Balamb. He didn't inform me that he is going there.
Kiros: Oh I see. Well, he is going there to study at the Balamb Garden.
Rinoa: WHAT? You mean he's staying there for good? I thought he's going there for a vacation.
Kiros: Yeah. Don't worry my dear, I'll ask Squall to call you everyday. And we have time or during holidays we can come here..ohhh Rinoa.
Rinoa: (*sobbing) NO fair!
Kiros: Don't cry little one. Squall is waiting for you over there. Why not go and talk to him. I'm sure he's dying to see you.
Rinoa: Thanks Mr. Kiros.
Kiros: (*nods)
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Squall: (*strolling) (*~ Oh Rinny, I missed you so much. I wish you were here. But I bet, you don't have any idea that I'm leaving today..I'm sorry. You broke my heart. Now, I have to go...far away...without you. I know I can make it. without you.
Rinoa: Squalllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!!!!!
Squall: huh? (*~ that voice! It cannot be.)
Rinoa: (*panting) There you are you "meany"!
Squall: (*spotting Rinoa, he crossed his arms looking away from her) what are you doing here?
Rinoa: You're a "meany" Squall. I'm your best friend and you haven't told me that you're going to study at Balamb Garden. Hmmp!
Squall: Whatever.
Rinoa: And hey thanks for the beautiful silver necklace that you gave me 3 days ago. Here, look! I'm wearing it right now! (*holding her necklace) and oh my mom gave me this ring. It's quite big for me to wear so I just slip it inside this necklace. It's beautiful isn't it? Squall?
Squall: (*still looking the other way) Whatever.
Rinoa: Hey! Are you mad at me? What's wrong Squall? I tried to talk to you yesterday but you just say "I hate you" then you just ignore me. What's going on Squall? Please tell me, I'm your best friend remember?
Squall: Best friend? (*looks sharply at her) Well I'm so sorry; I don't have any best friend who is a "Liar".
Rinoa: Liar? When did I lie to you?
Squall: Just leave me alone ok? By the way, you got another "knight" that will protect you.
Rinoa: Another knight? But you're my only knight!
Squall: Whatever. and hey remember the griever ring that you gave me last time? (*showing his right hand) I'm not wearing it. Guess where it is? Just ask the garbage collector for it. (*then he runs away from Rinoa) (*~ Forgive me, angel)
Rinoa: (*watery eyes) Squall! (*was about to follow Squall but...)
???????: There you are! (*grabbing her by the arm)
Rinoa: Huh?
Caraway: We were looking all over for you. (*then he looks at his brother in law)
Mr. Almasy: Hello there Rin (*smiling at Rinoa)
Rinoa: Uncle Almasy!
Seifer: Running away from you father.tsk tsk tsk what a badddd girl heheheh
Rinoa: Seifer! What are you doing here?
Seifer: What am I doing here? Silly question my dear.
Mr. Almasy: Stop that Seifer! Don't tease your cousin.
Caraway: Hey there Rin, Say your goodbyes to your Aunt and Uncle. By the way Almasy, where's my sister?
Mr. Almasy: Well, she's now inside passenger's waiting area. She's taking care of some things there. Well she said hi to you Rinoa. (*looking at Rinoa)
Rinoa: (*still thinking about Squall)
Caraway: Rinoa? Are you ok?
Rinoa: Oh.um sorry. Yeah um. Good bye Uncle Almasy and say hi to Aunty. Enjoy your trip! (*then she run off)
Caraway: Ohhh that kid!
Seifer: don't worry Uncle I'll follow her.
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Kiros: Seat number H14 and H15 please (*to the stewardess).
Stewardess: Here you go Sir. (*showing their seats)
Kiros: Thank you.
Stewardess: (*Just smiled)
Squall: Um Uncle, Can I sit next to the window?
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Rinoa: (*at the waving area) Squall must be inside that huge airplane.
Seifer: There you are!
Rinoa: Not you again?
Seifer: Like it or not, I'll be your guardian
Rinoa: Whatever. (*gazing at the plane)
Seifer: My mom and dad were inside that huge plane. (*staring at the plane)
Rinoa: .. (*~ and so as Squall)
Seifer: (*Laughs) HAhahahhaha! Look Rin! A Snow girl hehehe (*points at the girl sitting near the plane's window)
Rinoa: (*spotting the "snow girl") She's an albino you silly.
Seifer: Hahaha
????: Um excuse me, but that "snow girl" you're referring to is my friend.
Seifer and Rinoa: Huh? Who are you? (*looks inquisitively at the girl)
Fama: I'm Fama, Governor Vinzer Deling's daughter, of Deling City. And that "snow girl" is my friend Fujin. (* her black pearly eyes looking at them)
Seifer: Oopss. (*~me and my big mouth)
Rinoa: WHOAA! I would like to apologize about my cousin's behavior. Oh! by the way, I'm Rinoa Heartilly. And.
Seifer: (*butts in) .I'm Seifer Almasy, BALAMB GARDEN'S best student! Nice to meet you Fama. (* lending out his hand)
?????: What's going on Fama?
Rinoa and Seifer:???
Fama: Oh nothing, just talking to them. Hey, Rinoa and Seifer, (*smiling) this is my best friend, Roger; Roger, meet Rinoa and Seifer.
Roger: Hello there. (*geez that Rinoa is kinda...) (*smiling) heheh (*scratching his head)
Fama: Ahem. (*looks intently at Roger)
Rinoa: Um really sorry for..
Fama: That's ok. But next time, don't make fun of the people just because they're disabled or if they have abnormalities.
Seifer: Ok sorry.
Roger: Ahh excuse me, but we have to go now. Nice meeting you guys. I do hope we can see each other again (*~ esp. Rinoa hehehe)
Seifer and Rinoa: Ok. See yah (* then Rinoa sticks her tongue out at Seifer)
Seifer: What?
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Squall: (*looking outside the window) (*~.goodbye Winhill.) (*Sigh)
Kiros: Hey there Squall, want some cookies?
Squall: (*preoccupied with some thoughts) ...
Kiros: Squall?
Squall: Oh! Sorry. No thanks I'm not hungry.
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Rinoa: (*~where's Squall?) (*scanning every window)
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Kiros:... And Squall you forgot this. (*hands a small box)
Squall: What's that?
Kiros: Open it.
Squall: (*opening the small box)!!!
Kiros: Wear that! It's for good luck!
Squall: My griever ring! (*~ heck, I missed this ring.. I missed her too) B- but I've thrown this one.. Uh.
Kiros: What did you just say, kid?
Squall: oh nothing. Thanks (*puts the ring on but it falls off) Oopss. (*leans down to pick the ring) (*meanwhile, Rinoa was looking at Squall's window) Got it! (* Rinoa was gazing at the next window when Squall got up) Hey I think this is too big for me.
Kiros: I think that's an adjustable ring, come on lemme fix that for you. (*Squall handed the ring to Kiros) Your father gave me that ring. He said you forgot to bring this. Tell me, did Rinoa give this ring to you? (*adjusting the ring)
Squall: ..
Kiros: Do you want to share your secret with me? (*handing over the ring to Squall)
Squall: ..
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Rinoa: (*~what a bummer I can't find Squall, maybe he's sitting at the other side) Oh no! I think the plane is starting to move!
Seifer: Have you seen my dad and mom inside?
Rinoa: Nopey.
Seifer: Anyway. Rinoa we're at the waving area. Dad said that people came here to bid farewell to their loved ones and to the other passengers inside the plane. So I think we have to start waving coz I think the plane is about to fly. (*waving at the plane) come on Rin!
Rinoa: (*waves at the plane) (*~I know he's there.somewhere)
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Kiros: Squall, look at the waving area you might see your family there, waving at you.
Squall: The waving area? (*gazing outside) (*~whoa! There are lots of people waving out there.b-but wait? Is that? Oh my GOD! It's Rinoa, waving .at...me? She's so beautiful) .my angel
Kiros: Angel? (*curiously looking outside the window) Hey You'll see an angel if you don't buckle up. (*the boy obeyed his Uncle) (*looks back at the window)(*He spotted Laguna and his family waving at the other side of the waving area) Whoaa! (*waves at Laguna) Squall, Look at the right side of you!
Squall: (*still looking at Rinoa) (*~I wish she'll look this way.NO .. Come on Squall.she lied to you. Please Rinoa; forget about me...please)
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Laguna: OH NO! THAT'S MY SQUALLY BOY! LOOK, RAINE, LOOK! AT THE 8TH WINDOW! AND WHOAA THAT'S KIROS! (*WAVING) SQUALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!! (*sobs)
Rinoa: Squall? Someone called his name. (*looking around) (*she spotted Laguna) MR. LAGUNAAAA!!!!
Laguna: Hey I'm not included at that plane..who called my handsome name?
Rinoa: (*tagging Laguna's polo) Mr. Laguna! Where's Squall?
Laguna: Ohhh my! What do we have here? You're quite late my dear; he's already in that plane.
Rinoa: Where is he?
Laguna: (*points at the plane) 8TH window
Rinoa: (*counting 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7...)
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Squall: (*~Oh no! Please don't look this way.don't look this way.dad please don't tell her where I am!) (*covering his face)
Kiros: LAGUNAAAAA!!! ELLLONEEE!!! RAINNEEE!!! WHERE INSIDE THE PLANEEEEE!!! WEEEEEEE
Passengers of the plane: (* looking intently at Kiros) SHHHHHH
Kiros: (*blushing) Oppss heheh sorry.
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Rinoa: 8.. (*her heart skips a beat) Is that Squall? (*holding her necklace) He's covering his face.wait. what's that in his finger? Was that the griever ring I gave him? (*waves at the leaving plane) SQUALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!
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Squall: Oh no. (*closes his eyes then he drags the curtain)
Rinoa: NOOOOO Please!!!! (*~Let me just see your face one more time!) SQUALLL!!! (*crying)
Laguna: hey? Why did he close the window?
Raine: I don't know, maybe he wants to take a nap.
Rinoa: Squall.
(* The plane starts to leave the ground)
The Author: I would like to thank the following reviewers (*Please see Credits) for their heart warming reviews and support to this poor author. GOD BLESS.
Chapter 6: Sacrifice
The author: More tissue please!
Disclaimer: You know the drill heheh. Um the two new characters here, Fama and Roger were the names of my reviewer (* don't worry I've already asked their permission for me to write their names here. So to Fama and Roger don't sue me pleaseee heheh)
From Chapter 5:
Squall: (*still in his room) I saw her.my angel with another knight. I.I thought I was her only best friend, she said I'm her first and last knight. But it seems that she lied to me, she betrayed me, she. (*wiping his tears) s-she. broke my..heart. If she only knew how much I.... cared for her (*closes his eyes 'til he falls into a deep slumber)
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The next morning.
Raine: (*cooking at the kitchen) Dear Laggy! Good morning!
Laguna: (*kissing Raine at her cheeks) Good Morning Sweetie Rainy! WOW what's for breakfast Rainypoo?
Raine: Corned Beef with Potatoes and Fried Eggs.
Laguna: Yummy.
Raine: Oh hey by the way Laggy, have you managed to talk to our son last night?
Laguna: GEEZ Raine, I forgot. (*Scratches his head) I'm busy preparing his things.
Raine: ...
Ellone: Hi there mom, dad! Uh where's Squall? Still sleeping?
Laguna: Good morning Baby!
Raine: Good morning Elle! Laguna better wake your little prince upstairs or he'll be late for his flight today. Kiros will be coming here any minute.
Kiros: Looking for me?
ALL: (*Surprised) Yikes!
Kiros: Good day to you my friends
Ellone: Uncle Kiros! (*runs to hug Kiros)
Kiros: Hello there Elle, um where's your brother?
Laguna: I'll go wake him up, please have a sit my friend.
Raine: Good morning Kiros please make yourself at home.
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Laguna: (*unlock Squall's room using the master key) Squally poo wakey wakey up!
(*Laguna scanned the room, he was greeted by the cool breeze coming from Squall's window, he went near Squall's bed checking if he's lying there. But..)
Laguna: (*alarmed) OH MY GOD? Squalllllllllllllllllllllllll Where are you? (*peeps outside the window) Squall? (*worried)
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Rinoa: (*rubbing her eyes) (*yawns) Hmmm. Oh it's morning already? I must've fallen asleep. Hmm I wonder what's for breakfast.
Julia: (*preparing breakfast) (*singing) Darling so there you are. With that look on your face. (* she was then greeted by a still sleepy hubby)
Caraway: (*Yawns) Good morning dear
Julia: (*startled) don't scare me like that dear.
Caraway: (*still yawning and stretching his hands) Ahhh. sorry dear. And where's our lovely princess?
Julia: Probably still upstairs, dreaming about her knight (*giggles)
Caraway: I'll go wake her up.
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Rinoa: (*after brushing her hair she sluggishly reached for the door knob)
Caraway: (*wants to surprise her daughter so he immediately opened Rinoa's door) RINOAAAAAAAAAAAAA RISE AND SHINE!!!! (*Rinoa is nowhere to be found)
Rinoa: Ekk
Caraway: Rinoa? RINOAAA? (*troubled)
Rinoa: Er.d-dad
Caraway: Where are you Rinny? (*still holding the door knob scanning Rinoa's room)
Rinoa: D-dad! Please don't kill me!
Caraway: kill you?
Rinoa: Dad I'm suffocating here.ugh
Caraway: Where are you? You're playing tricks on me again Rin.
Rinoa: DADDDD B-BEHIND THE DOOR
Caraway: (*closing the door) Oopss sorry Hun.
Rinoa: Hello dad. (*~whew I almost die there) Good morning!
Caraway: Good morning my angel! Better eat your breakfast then fix yourself up; you're coming with me to Winhill's International Airport.
Rinoa: Whoa really? Why?
Caraway: My sister and his husband. I mean, your Uncle and Aunt wants to see you before their flight to Balamb this morning.
Rinoa: Oh I see. Um dad how about Seifer?
Caraway: Seifer? He'll be staying here with us for a couple of weeks then he'll be going to Balamb too. Anyway, we got a spare room next to yours, Seifer can have that room.
Rinoa: what? But he's so annoying! He always laughs at me.
Caraway: Come on little lady no more complaining. (*pushing his daughter outside the room)
Rinoa: Daddy.
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Laguna: Squall? (*looks at his bed, lifting up the bed sheaths and pillows) Squall? .You there? (*lifting the mat) Squally poo? (*with a teary eyes) S- squall? (*looks up) S-qua huhuhu.
Squall: (*from the bathroom) Dad?
Laguna: (*smiled) OH THANK HEAVENS! Oh let your daddy-yo hug you my cutty- wutty little Squally-poo-poo-beary
Squall: whatever. (*arms crossed)
Laguna: Let me hug my baby. (*gesturing for Squall to come near him)
Squall: I'm not a baby anymore.
Laguna: Oh the little prince got tantrums eh?
Squall: whatever.
Laguna: Oh come on Squall, sit here beside me. I'm your dad. I want to help, now tell me Squall, what's your problem? I'm a super dad remember? I can solve..
Squall: (*imitating his father but in a reluctant voice) I can solve any problem with my super power brain yada yada yada. (* walks outside the room)
Laguna: What's wrong with him?
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Rinoa: Thanks mom for the breakfast! I'm going upstairs I'm gonna fix my self. (*lifting her plate)
Julia: OK Hun, don't move that plate. I'll clean that for you.
Rinoa: Thanks mom. (*~I better call Squall, and ask him what the problem is.) (*dialed Squall's number)
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Raine: Squall dear; don't do that to your dad again ok? That's being impolite.
Laguna: Huhuhu (*sniffs)
ALL (except Squall) : (*rushed to pick up the phone) Hello!!!!
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Rinoa: hello.um can I..
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ALL: (*looks at Squall) ..
Laguna: (*talks to his family) Give me the phone. (*whispers) Hello there Rin. Um Squall is kinda not-in-a-good-mood today. But hey I suggest that you can come and visit him here personally.
Rinoa: Oh I would like to.maybe this afternoon.
Laguna: Afternoon? He'll be going to Balamb this morning. He did not inform you about that? We'll be going to Winhill's International Airport. Departure's at 10 and we'll be there at 9.
Rinoa: What? (*anxious) No Sir. (*~ Gosh! Maybe he wanted to see me yesterday to tell me that he's planning to go to Balamb. B-but why?) Why Mr. Laguna? Tell me, why is he going to Balamb? (*~ohhh he really hates me that much that's why he's leaving me here.)
Laguna: (*~Ah I See so maybe he's planning to talk to Rinoa about this and probably something went wrong.but what?) hmmm
Rinoa: Mr. Laguna?
Laguna: Oh I'm sorry. Ah.er I think you should talk to him and sort things out before he leave.
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Rinoa: Um you think is it ok for me to see him now?
Caraway: Rinny come on we'll be late!
Rinoa: (*to her dad) I'll be there in a sec dad!
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Laguna: Oopss Rinny. I think that's your dad
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Rinoa: Oh no. Ok sir I'll meet you all at the airport, 9am sharp. Bah-bye
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Laguna: Okie dokie, see yah!
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Caraway: (*talking to her daughter while looking for his brother in law) Rinoa, your Uncle said that he's wearing a black coat with a hat. Please help me find your Uncle.
Rinoa: (*lazily scanning the area) (*almost all of the male passengers were wearing the same kind of clothing)
Caraway: Ohhh he must be here somewhere.
Rinoa: (*~where's Squall and his family? Oh no.I've got to find him or else)
Caraway: Rinny dear.please. huh?
Rinoa: (*smiles) (*~That's Uncle Kiros! Oh my) Um dad I'll be right back. (*hastily making her way through the crowd)
Caraway: Rinny? Be careful!
Rinoa: (*~Yessss! Squall I'll be there.just hang on!)
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Laguna: Kiros, Please take good care of my son here (*whispers) I'll kill you if you don't heheheh!
Kiros: (*smiles at Laguna) Sure my friend. He's like my own son.
Raine: (*talking to her son) Squall, here take this, (*gives her son some Curaga spells) It will come in handy. And this (*kissing her son on his forehead) for good luck. Please take care. Always pray and don't go anywhere without your Uncle Kiros.
Squall: (*nods)
Ellone: Take care bro. (*hugging Squall)
Squall: I will. Thanks.
Laguna: (*to his son) Ohhh my boy! (*hugging Squall) I'm gonna miss you. (*sobs)
Squall: Dad. I can take care of myself. And promise. when I come back, I'll be Balamb's finest SeeD!
Laguna: (*almost in tears) I'm proud of you my boy huhuhu (*Sobs)
Kiros: Laguna (*patting Laguna's shoulder) We have to go now. 'Til then my friend.
Squall: (*getting his baggage) Goodbye Dad, Goodbye mom, Goodbye Sis.
His family: (*sobbing) huhuhuhu
Kiros: I'll protect him Laguna so don't worry.
Laguna: (*watery eyes) Please call us when you're there. Have a safe journey. And Squall, (*looks at his son) be a good boy always ei? If you have any problem, just call us or talk to your Uncle Kiros.
Squall: (*nods)
Kiros: (*waving at Squall) Come on Squall.
Squall: Coming Uncle Kiros.
Raine: We love you Squall
Squall: (*looks at his family) .. (*then he followed Kiros who's now at the Airport's gate entrance.
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Rinoa: Oh no! I think I've lost them. (*spotting Kiros) UNCLEEE KIROSSSSS!
Kiros: huh?
Rinoa: WAITYYYY MEEE!
Kiros: Rin?
Rinoa: Here! (*waving at Kiros)
(*all of the passengers wave at Rinoa)
Rinoa: Ei?
Kiros: (*waving back)
Rinoa: (*running towards Kiros) UNCLE KIROSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!
Kiros: Rinoaaaaaa!
Rinoa: Uncle Kirosssss!!! I'm so happy to see you (*puff *puff)
Kiros: Hey I thought you're not coming.
Rinoa: Really Uncle Kiros, I was so shocked to hear from Mr. Laguna that Squall is going to Balamb. He didn't inform me that he is going there.
Kiros: Oh I see. Well, he is going there to study at the Balamb Garden.
Rinoa: WHAT? You mean he's staying there for good? I thought he's going there for a vacation.
Kiros: Yeah. Don't worry my dear, I'll ask Squall to call you everyday. And we have time or during holidays we can come here..ohhh Rinoa.
Rinoa: (*sobbing) NO fair!
Kiros: Don't cry little one. Squall is waiting for you over there. Why not go and talk to him. I'm sure he's dying to see you.
Rinoa: Thanks Mr. Kiros.
Kiros: (*nods)
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Squall: (*strolling) (*~ Oh Rinny, I missed you so much. I wish you were here. But I bet, you don't have any idea that I'm leaving today..I'm sorry. You broke my heart. Now, I have to go...far away...without you. I know I can make it. without you.
Rinoa: Squalllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!!!!!
Squall: huh? (*~ that voice! It cannot be.)
Rinoa: (*panting) There you are you "meany"!
Squall: (*spotting Rinoa, he crossed his arms looking away from her) what are you doing here?
Rinoa: You're a "meany" Squall. I'm your best friend and you haven't told me that you're going to study at Balamb Garden. Hmmp!
Squall: Whatever.
Rinoa: And hey thanks for the beautiful silver necklace that you gave me 3 days ago. Here, look! I'm wearing it right now! (*holding her necklace) and oh my mom gave me this ring. It's quite big for me to wear so I just slip it inside this necklace. It's beautiful isn't it? Squall?
Squall: (*still looking the other way) Whatever.
Rinoa: Hey! Are you mad at me? What's wrong Squall? I tried to talk to you yesterday but you just say "I hate you" then you just ignore me. What's going on Squall? Please tell me, I'm your best friend remember?
Squall: Best friend? (*looks sharply at her) Well I'm so sorry; I don't have any best friend who is a "Liar".
Rinoa: Liar? When did I lie to you?
Squall: Just leave me alone ok? By the way, you got another "knight" that will protect you.
Rinoa: Another knight? But you're my only knight!
Squall: Whatever. and hey remember the griever ring that you gave me last time? (*showing his right hand) I'm not wearing it. Guess where it is? Just ask the garbage collector for it. (*then he runs away from Rinoa) (*~ Forgive me, angel)
Rinoa: (*watery eyes) Squall! (*was about to follow Squall but...)
???????: There you are! (*grabbing her by the arm)
Rinoa: Huh?
Caraway: We were looking all over for you. (*then he looks at his brother in law)
Mr. Almasy: Hello there Rin (*smiling at Rinoa)
Rinoa: Uncle Almasy!
Seifer: Running away from you father.tsk tsk tsk what a badddd girl heheheh
Rinoa: Seifer! What are you doing here?
Seifer: What am I doing here? Silly question my dear.
Mr. Almasy: Stop that Seifer! Don't tease your cousin.
Caraway: Hey there Rin, Say your goodbyes to your Aunt and Uncle. By the way Almasy, where's my sister?
Mr. Almasy: Well, she's now inside passenger's waiting area. She's taking care of some things there. Well she said hi to you Rinoa. (*looking at Rinoa)
Rinoa: (*still thinking about Squall)
Caraway: Rinoa? Are you ok?
Rinoa: Oh.um sorry. Yeah um. Good bye Uncle Almasy and say hi to Aunty. Enjoy your trip! (*then she run off)
Caraway: Ohhh that kid!
Seifer: don't worry Uncle I'll follow her.
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Kiros: Seat number H14 and H15 please (*to the stewardess).
Stewardess: Here you go Sir. (*showing their seats)
Kiros: Thank you.
Stewardess: (*Just smiled)
Squall: Um Uncle, Can I sit next to the window?
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Rinoa: (*at the waving area) Squall must be inside that huge airplane.
Seifer: There you are!
Rinoa: Not you again?
Seifer: Like it or not, I'll be your guardian
Rinoa: Whatever. (*gazing at the plane)
Seifer: My mom and dad were inside that huge plane. (*staring at the plane)
Rinoa: .. (*~ and so as Squall)
Seifer: (*Laughs) HAhahahhaha! Look Rin! A Snow girl hehehe (*points at the girl sitting near the plane's window)
Rinoa: (*spotting the "snow girl") She's an albino you silly.
Seifer: Hahaha
????: Um excuse me, but that "snow girl" you're referring to is my friend.
Seifer and Rinoa: Huh? Who are you? (*looks inquisitively at the girl)
Fama: I'm Fama, Governor Vinzer Deling's daughter, of Deling City. And that "snow girl" is my friend Fujin. (* her black pearly eyes looking at them)
Seifer: Oopss. (*~me and my big mouth)
Rinoa: WHOAA! I would like to apologize about my cousin's behavior. Oh! by the way, I'm Rinoa Heartilly. And.
Seifer: (*butts in) .I'm Seifer Almasy, BALAMB GARDEN'S best student! Nice to meet you Fama. (* lending out his hand)
?????: What's going on Fama?
Rinoa and Seifer:???
Fama: Oh nothing, just talking to them. Hey, Rinoa and Seifer, (*smiling) this is my best friend, Roger; Roger, meet Rinoa and Seifer.
Roger: Hello there. (*geez that Rinoa is kinda...) (*smiling) heheh (*scratching his head)
Fama: Ahem. (*looks intently at Roger)
Rinoa: Um really sorry for..
Fama: That's ok. But next time, don't make fun of the people just because they're disabled or if they have abnormalities.
Seifer: Ok sorry.
Roger: Ahh excuse me, but we have to go now. Nice meeting you guys. I do hope we can see each other again (*~ esp. Rinoa hehehe)
Seifer and Rinoa: Ok. See yah (* then Rinoa sticks her tongue out at Seifer)
Seifer: What?
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Squall: (*looking outside the window) (*~.goodbye Winhill.) (*Sigh)
Kiros: Hey there Squall, want some cookies?
Squall: (*preoccupied with some thoughts) ...
Kiros: Squall?
Squall: Oh! Sorry. No thanks I'm not hungry.
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Rinoa: (*~where's Squall?) (*scanning every window)
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Kiros:... And Squall you forgot this. (*hands a small box)
Squall: What's that?
Kiros: Open it.
Squall: (*opening the small box)!!!
Kiros: Wear that! It's for good luck!
Squall: My griever ring! (*~ heck, I missed this ring.. I missed her too) B- but I've thrown this one.. Uh.
Kiros: What did you just say, kid?
Squall: oh nothing. Thanks (*puts the ring on but it falls off) Oopss. (*leans down to pick the ring) (*meanwhile, Rinoa was looking at Squall's window) Got it! (* Rinoa was gazing at the next window when Squall got up) Hey I think this is too big for me.
Kiros: I think that's an adjustable ring, come on lemme fix that for you. (*Squall handed the ring to Kiros) Your father gave me that ring. He said you forgot to bring this. Tell me, did Rinoa give this ring to you? (*adjusting the ring)
Squall: ..
Kiros: Do you want to share your secret with me? (*handing over the ring to Squall)
Squall: ..
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Rinoa: (*~what a bummer I can't find Squall, maybe he's sitting at the other side) Oh no! I think the plane is starting to move!
Seifer: Have you seen my dad and mom inside?
Rinoa: Nopey.
Seifer: Anyway. Rinoa we're at the waving area. Dad said that people came here to bid farewell to their loved ones and to the other passengers inside the plane. So I think we have to start waving coz I think the plane is about to fly. (*waving at the plane) come on Rin!
Rinoa: (*waves at the plane) (*~I know he's there.somewhere)
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Kiros: Squall, look at the waving area you might see your family there, waving at you.
Squall: The waving area? (*gazing outside) (*~whoa! There are lots of people waving out there.b-but wait? Is that? Oh my GOD! It's Rinoa, waving .at...me? She's so beautiful) .my angel
Kiros: Angel? (*curiously looking outside the window) Hey You'll see an angel if you don't buckle up. (*the boy obeyed his Uncle) (*looks back at the window)(*He spotted Laguna and his family waving at the other side of the waving area) Whoaa! (*waves at Laguna) Squall, Look at the right side of you!
Squall: (*still looking at Rinoa) (*~I wish she'll look this way.NO .. Come on Squall.she lied to you. Please Rinoa; forget about me...please)
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Laguna: OH NO! THAT'S MY SQUALLY BOY! LOOK, RAINE, LOOK! AT THE 8TH WINDOW! AND WHOAA THAT'S KIROS! (*WAVING) SQUALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!! (*sobs)
Rinoa: Squall? Someone called his name. (*looking around) (*she spotted Laguna) MR. LAGUNAAAA!!!!
Laguna: Hey I'm not included at that plane..who called my handsome name?
Rinoa: (*tagging Laguna's polo) Mr. Laguna! Where's Squall?
Laguna: Ohhh my! What do we have here? You're quite late my dear; he's already in that plane.
Rinoa: Where is he?
Laguna: (*points at the plane) 8TH window
Rinoa: (*counting 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7...)
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Squall: (*~Oh no! Please don't look this way.don't look this way.dad please don't tell her where I am!) (*covering his face)
Kiros: LAGUNAAAAA!!! ELLLONEEE!!! RAINNEEE!!! WHERE INSIDE THE PLANEEEEE!!! WEEEEEEE
Passengers of the plane: (* looking intently at Kiros) SHHHHHH
Kiros: (*blushing) Oppss heheh sorry.
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Rinoa: 8.. (*her heart skips a beat) Is that Squall? (*holding her necklace) He's covering his face.wait. what's that in his finger? Was that the griever ring I gave him? (*waves at the leaving plane) SQUALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!
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Squall: Oh no. (*closes his eyes then he drags the curtain)
Rinoa: NOOOOO Please!!!! (*~Let me just see your face one more time!) SQUALLL!!! (*crying)
Laguna: hey? Why did he close the window?
Raine: I don't know, maybe he wants to take a nap.
Rinoa: Squall.
(* The plane starts to leave the ground)
The Author: I would like to thank the following reviewers (*Please see Credits) for their heart warming reviews and support to this poor author. GOD BLESS.