A Knight's Promise
Chapter 25: Where's Julia?
The author: Thanks for patiently waiting for this one to come up!
From Chapter 24:
Guard#1: Ok one electrified woman coming up (*pulling the lever)
?????: AHHHHHHH!!!!
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Continuation.
Zell: Come on guys let's go to the beach! (*holding his "flying skate board" A/N: Sorry I forgot the name of that board)
Seifer: What's that for? Don't say you're going to surf with that?
Zell: Um it can fly even on whatever surface including the ocean. And who knows it'll become handy.
Seifer: Handy?
Zell: Like um. right now if you're going to kill me then I'll get away from you faster with this. (*hops to his board and starts to hover around)
Seifer: Ha ha ha great example. Might as well try that (*grabs his gunblade then starts to swing it at Zell)
Zell: Yikes! (*dodging)
Leon: Stop that Seifer. you might break this house down. Find another spot ok?
Seifer: My pleasure Commander. (*at Zell) Want to add some real blood to your costume eh Chicken wuss?
Zell: (*making a peace sign) Peace bro! This is wholesome remember?
Irvine: (*from upstairs) Hey guys speaking of costumes, shouldn't you three be preparing it by now?
Leon: (*~uh oh I have to meet my "tree pal" today. Better check the tree)
Seifer: I'll just bring my costume and change there at the beach.
Zell: Why not change here so when you go there, you're all set!
Seifer: Heck no! I don't want to be added to your society Zell.
Zell: He he he I don't want to ask what kind of society is that. I know it won't be good one.
Seifer: (*smirks)
Irvine: (*descending from stairs) I dunno but I think for the first time I have to agree with Seifer this time.
Zell: Huh? I can't believe you dude. You're in favor with Mr. Taunt- everybody-especially-poor-Zell?
Irvine: (*nods)
Seifer: (*clapping) Bravo! Irvine is thinking for the first time in his life! He he he! OH NO! THE END IS NEAR!
Irvine: (*ignoring Seifer) Look here buddy, if we walk around Winhill wearing these costumes; first, the Winhillers might fall down laughing at us; second, some folks might think that we're monsters and stab us to death using their . (*thinking)
Seifer: (*he corrected) Flowers (*laughs)
Zell: Hmp ok fine! You two go on and team up! At least I got Commander here to.. (*looking at Leon's direction) What the?
Irvine: Where did he go? He's there a while ago. (*looking around)
Zell: Ekkkkk a ghost! (*hiding behind his index finger)
Seifer: He just went out while we're chatting here.
Zell: Yes I know that. I'm just kidding.
Irvine: Come on guys get your things and let's make the girls drool to death!
Seifer and Zell: YEAH! (*punching the air)
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Winhill Beach
Laguna: (*fixing his colorful curly wig) How's that Raine-dear?
Raine: (*yep she's not wearing any costumes) Ok. You're all set!
Laguna: (*wearing a clown-costume with a red nose to go with it and of course the wig) How do I look? With this, no one..as in NO ONE will recognize me he he he (*smiling and whirling around)
Raine: (*sighs) I thought you're going to wear a king-like costume?
Laguna: (*frowns) Rainey ..
Raine: Ok.(*sighs) I understand.
Laguna: (*smiling again) Ooops! I'm a clown so I'm supposed to cheer people up! So be happy now my queen! (*kissing Raine's right hand) Hey you're so unfair Raine-dear!
Raine: Why? (*crossing her arms)
Laguna: Costumes?
Raine: (*complaining like a child) I look silly wearing that mantle with holes around my eyes to look like a ghost and don't forget that big sunflower you put on top of it. (*pouting her lips)
Laguna: Of course that's a lady ghost he he he. Be thankful that I put a flower instead of a star on top or you'll look like a Christmas tree. (*smiles)
Raine: (*looking away from her husband) Hmmp!
Laguna: Come on don't be a killjoy Mrs. Loire!
Raine: (*annoyed) Stop clowning around and go and give that bag to Leon ok?
Laguna: ohhh the lady ghost is mad at me. I wont leave you until you smile at me Rainey-poo.
Raine: (*frowns) ....
Laguna: Ohhh don't frown like that my sweety. I'll cry reallyyyyyyyyyy loud if you still frown like that?
Raine: Geez ok.ok. (*smiles faintly) there happy?
Laguna: (*scratches his head) that will do. (*~Geez.I better stop fooling around or I'll end up outside the house tonight) Ok my dearest I'm going to give this to Leon bye-bye! (*gives her a flying kiss then skips his way to their house)
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Cherry Tree
Rinoa: (*looking at the tree) Um girls.
Others: Huh?
Selphie: What's wrong Rin?
Quistis: yeah
Rinoa: Uh. (*thinking of an excuse)
Selphie: Hmm. Wait Rin, Ohhh I know! (*snapping her fingers) You're going to meet your tree pal today am I right or am I right again? (*chuckles)
Rinoa: (*blushing) Stop that Selphie! It's a secret remember.
Selphie: (*covering her mouth) Oopsss
Quistis: Tree pal? That's new.hmm interesting.
Ellone: I want to see your tree-pal too Rin!
Fujin: SAME!
Rinoa: Well..
Others: Come on Rin!
Rinoa: (*defeated) I guess there's nothing wrong with that.
Selphie: WHOO HOO!!!
Others: ALRIGHT!
Rinoa: But I think he's not yet around. So we have to wait here for a moment.
Ellone: Don't worry, the boys can handle the preparations for the costume party (*giggles)
Quistis: Hey girls, why don't we hide at the bushes so that we can observe the guy while he's standing at the tree? When we're sure that the man standing there is that guy, we can come out from our hiding places and greet him. What ya think? (*winks)
Others: Ok
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Winhill Beach
Zell: Whoa cool! (*looking around) Hey guys check this out!
Seifer: Hmm. (*smiles)
(*There are lots of wooden tables and chairs around, with fake spider webs and creepy things like skeletons, scary masks, bats at the fence and rocks near the area)
Irvine: (*shaken) AHH!!!
Seifer: What?
Irvine: ZOMBIES!!!
Raine: Do you like it? (*smiling)
Boys: AHHH!! GHOST!!!
Seifer: .with a sunflower on her head?
Raine: (*giggles) Laguna did this.
Zell: Mrs. Raine?
Raine: Yes it is me.
Boys: (*sigh in relief) Whew!
Raine: And oh (*pointing at the zombie like hands at the sand) There are no zombies underneath the ground, there are just mannequin's hands. Pretty creepy isn't it?
Boys: Ohhh
Zell: They're like props used in horror films. Nice work Mrs. Raine! (*inspecting one of the hands)
Raine: Thanks!
Seifer: I like what you did here.
Irvine: There's one more thing missing though..
Others: What?
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Cherry Tree
Quistis: (*hiding at the bushes) Ekkkkk! There's a caterpillar crawling here ewww!
Rinoa: (*hiding at the bushes, beside Quistis) (*~I'm nervous.ohh what's going to happen if I do see him. What will I say to start the conversation?)
Selphie: (*beside Rinoa) This is your idea Quistis. Just be quite there ok?
Quistis: (*rolling her eyes) ...
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Winhill's chocobo area
Laguna: Skip! Skip! Skip! Skip! (*~Arrghh I look like a moron doing this.but oh well) Skip! Skip!
Kiros: (*hiding at the tree near Laguna) (*~Now's my chance to talk to him.)
Laguna: Skip! Skip! (*stops then he search the area) (*~ that's weird . I feel like someone's watching over me)
Kiros: (*~Here goes nothing) (*Was about to show himself)
????: Mr. Loire!
Laguna: (*turning to see a familiar face) LEON! (*~How did he recognize me?)
Kiros: (*~wrong timing..)
Leon: Good afternoon Mr. Loire. I was about to go to the beach.. Um. where's Mrs. Raine?
Laguna: Good afternoon too! I'm so glad to see you Leon. Oh Raine dear? She's at the beach waiting for your friends. And yeah she wants you to have this. (*handing the bag)
Leon: For me? What's this? (*peeping inside the bag) (*gulps)
Laguna: Your costume!
Leon: (*slapping his forehead) (*~duh..yeah my costume for that party..great) (*Sighs)
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At the same time.
Selphie: (*still hiding) Ohh I'm so excited! What if that guy's a Leon-look- a-like! Blue eyes with a killer looks, Brown hair..owww (*giggles)
Ellone: (*next to Selphie) Hey I think someone's coming!
Fujin: ELEVEN O'CLOCK
?????: Hmm where could ...? (*looking around)
Rinoa: (*standing) ODINE?!!!
Odine: Huh?
Ellone: (*standing too) He's your tree pal?
Rinoa: What are you doing here? (*approaching Odine)
Odine: I have to meet zomeone here and that'z none of your buzinezz mizzy,
Selphie: Rin! (*following her)
Quistis: Leon-look-a-like eh? Let's go Fu!
Fujin: OK!
Rinoa: How dare you show your face here after all the HORRIBLE THINGS that you've done to us! (*almost in tears)
Odine: Horrible thingz? Don't you ever call my beautiful creationz as horrible thingz!!! (*eyeing Rinoa)
Ellone: (*from behind) And what do you want us to call that?
Odine: Ohh more girlz! Am I popular or vhat he he he.
Fujin: FURIOUS
Ellone: Yeah I am Fu! He killed many of our townspeople especially Uncle Kiros and my beloved brother!
Odine: Vatch your mouth girl! Don't accuse me vith that! I'm not a murderer; I'm a very handzome scientist!
Rinoa: (*starts to cry) It's your entire fault Odine.. YOU.. HEARTLESS IMP!!!
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Chocobo Area
Laguna: Hey did you hear that?
Leon: Yeah. I think that's Rinoa!
Laguna: Hmm. my super bionic sense told me that the commotion is at that "famous Cherry tree"
Leon: (*nods) Let's go!
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Caraway Mansion
To my Beloved husband,
Probably while you're reading this letter, I'm miles away from home. Why? Coz I can't stand the pain that our precious child is suffering with. Have you seen her eyes? They are full of sorrow and hopelessness. Every night, I can see her curling up near the balcony..crying. I thought it will only last for days so I ignore this, telling myself that it is normal to mourn for her much-loved friend. But I was wrong. those days become weeks, weeks turn into months and now it's been two years. Two years Caraway! Two long years! I'm so worried about her. I'm scared that maybe... Who knows she might suddenly jump out of the balcony or slash her wrist.I do have faith that our child will not do those things but we should not ignore these possibilities. Look at her Caraway! Have you seen her even smile since then? No. if you haven't paying attention with that. You've been busy with all these political nonsense! And your only quality time (if that's what you call it) for her is to shout and tell her to stop from crying. Hitting her hard at the back with your hands! Hands that are supposed to be embracing and comforting her ...Caring and telling her that everything's gonna be fine. But no! Your hands were like a hammer.. smashing through our child's fragile body. I know you want her to move on with her life, but doing such will only worsen the situation. She's not like your subordinates that you have to train using iron hands just to enhance their skills. She's your daughter for God sake! Well enough about that..I hope you'll realize all these things. And as for me, I want to end all her afflictions. How? You'll find out soon. Just always remember..that I'm always thinking of you and our beloved angel.
Your loving wife,
Julia Heartilly~Caraway
Caraway: (*crumpled the paper and throw it to the trash can) There's no point of keeping this junk. Julia...why?
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Cherry Tree
Odine: Zo you're that problem child from Deling City eh? You know your father iz turning the whole city upside down just to look for you.
Rinoa: Our family problem is none of your business too Odine!
Selphie: Geez do you even have any conscience Odine?
Quistis: Well I doubt it.
Ellone: Don't change the topic Mr. Odine!
Fujin: OBJECTIVE OF GOING HERE
Odine: I told you IT'S NOT YOUR BUSINESS. I'M INNOCENT OKAY?
Rinoa: (*grabbing him by his big rounded plate-like collar) Innocent? After you've killed innocent lives and continuously doing dangerous experiments, you're saying that you're still guiltless?
??????: Hey what's this commotion all about. Excuse me Fu, Ellone and Quistis.
Selphie: Sir Laguna!
Laguna: (*~Geez they identified who I am) Yes that's me! (*he notices Rinoa) Hey Rin what's that?
Rinoa: (*showing Odine) what's wrong? This thing.
Odine: Put me down!
Laguna: (*eyes widened) ODINE?
Odine: I zaid put me down!!!
Rinoa: (*drops Odine) ....
Odine: Ahh you muzt be the leader here. (*~though he looked like a clown) You zee these girlz were pestering me. They're torturing me, forcing me with thingz that I don't vant to do. I vould like them to..
Girls: WHAT?
Laguna: DIE!!!!
Odine: Die? Eh not bad
Laguna: (*charging Odine and grabbing his throat) DIE ODINE!!!! DIEEEEEEE!!!
Girls: (*Shocked) Ohhh my!
Leon: (*from behind) What's going on? Geez! (*noticing Laguna killing somebody) Calm down Mr. Loire! (*pulling Odine away from a berserk clown, grabbing him by his collar)
Odine: Ugh tell him to stop clowning around and tell me who I am, Kramer!
Leon: Do I have to introduce you? I think all of them know you too well.
Odine: Ahh at lazt you're here.
Leon: (*nods)
Laguna: What?! Don't tell me you're working with this Lunatic?
Leon: Work with this .. (*he looks disgustedly at Odine) Heck no! But he's here to do some important business with us SeeDs.
Quistis and Selphie: Huh?
Leon: Quistis, Selphie. He's the researcher that we're waiting for.
Quistis: What? Oh no..
Selphie: Mega bummer.. (*sighs)
Odine: I think you two owe me something... (*rubbing his throat)
Rinoa: And what business is that? (*wiping some tears off her cheeks)
Leon: (*Startled) (*~She's crying?) He's going to move the reptile's carcass away from here. Plus he's here to check if that dragon was the "one" we're looking for all these years.
Laguna: I can't believe you're on that weirdo's side.
Leon: We need him alive..for now. Come on weirdo (*grabbing Odine's collar)
Odine: Is this the way you treat your guest? And not just an ordinary guest, a VIP!
Leon: Very Idiot Person?
Odine: Arghh.
Leon: Come Mr. Odine, we have a pre-historic creature to deal with. Um Quistis, please do me a favor to call Angeline and tell her I missed her. Thanks.
Quistis: Ok!
Laguna: Uh can I come along Leon? I want to see that creature for the last time.
Odine: Zorry no clownz allowed!
Leon: And what do you call yourself?
Ellone: Yeah you look one yourself! (*sticking her tongue out at Odine)
Odine: (*sticking his tongue out too) Bleh!
Leon: Ok Mr. Loire.
Laguna: Thanks.
Odine: Vhat? V-vhy?
Leon: Who's the head of this operation?
Odine: Alright...alright!
Laguna: (*sticking his tongue out at Odine)
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After 35 minutes
Winhill Cavern
Odine: (*examining the remains) Hmm. I see.
Leon: Take your time Odine and examine it carefully. We want to make sure if that's your pet.
Odine: Ok just give me a couple of minutes.
Leon: I'm just near the cavern's entrance if you need anything.
Odine: (*nods)
Leon: Now, don't do any mischievous acts or I'm going to kill you myself. Ok?
Odine: Ok! Ok!
Leon: Good!
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Cavern's Entrance
Laguna: (*Looking at the sunset) Squall..
Leon: Mr. Laguna! Want some coffee? (*handing him a cup of coffee)
Laguna: Thanks lad. (*reaching for the cup)
Leon: I thought you wanted to see the dragon? How come you're here and haven't paying even a single glance at it?
Laguna: (*sighs) maybe later.
Leon: Oh ok. (*sitting at the rock opposite of Laguna)
Laguna: By the way, you said last night that your parents will be coming here right?
Leon: The train will be arriving (*looking at his watch) two hours and twenty-five minutes from now.
Laguna: I see. Can I come along? I want to welcome them here. I'm the mayor here remember?
Leon: Sure Mr. Laguna. Uh. (*looking at the ground)
Laguna: What's wrong lad?
Leon: Ah.nothing
Laguna: Oh come on tell the clown what's your problem! I might give you a nice, big red balloon (*winks)
Leon: It's ...it's about Ri..
Laguna: Ohh I can be a love guru too he he he
Leon: (*blushes) No Sir n-not that thing. I mean.. I'm just curious about her.
Laguna: (*smiling) Curious? I'm curious about Raine too when I first met her.
Leon: Odine mentioned a while ago that she's a problem child and she did run away from her father. Then last night, when I mentioned my mother to her, she just cried and run off. I really don't have any clue about it.
Laguna: Oh I see. (*rubbing his red nose)
Leon: I want to help her Mr. Loire.
Laguna: Maybe you should now this as to not to hurt her feelings. You see Rinoa did runaway from his dad a year ago. And her mother was missing until now.
Leon: Oh Julia Heartilly? Yeah I've heard that news before. We even volunteered to search for her but General Caraway refused our offer. Yeah I remember now..
Laguna: That Caraway..is such a loser. It's a good thing that Rinoa is teaching him a lesson he'll never forget.
Leon: uh wait? You knew about her plans against his father? Then why did you allow her to do so?
Laguna: You don't know what kind of father this Caraway was. He's soooooo strict and mean. He always shouts and beat Rinoa when she was young. I know all those things for Rinoa used to call me everyday, without Caraway knowing it. I'm dying to help her to get out of that place but I can't. I don't know how she survived all those things ...poor Rinoa.
Leon: Hmm General Caraway? Uh correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it that Caraway's your bestfriend? I even saw your photo with him and another black guy.
Laguna: Yes that is true. But that was then before that incident, before that dragon wrecked our lives.
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Winhill Beach
Quistis: All set now girls?
Girls: Yeah!
Quistis: (*was wearing a long pinkish gown with wings like that of a dragon- fly)
Selphie: (*coming out of the cubicle) WOWW Quistis! You look like..um a Barbie Doll! (*she was wearing a black dress with pointed nose and hat.yep she's a witch!)
Quistis: Thank you Selphie. And you um look like....er.a witch (*laughs, covering her mouth)
Selphie: Really? So my costume works! But I don't have any broom as my props. What a bummer.
Quistis: Uh.. (*scans the toilet) How about this (*hands her the mop)
Selphie: (*laughs like a witch) HI HI HI HI! Not bad!
Fujin: (*from the next cubicle) FINISHED! (*She's wearing a white gown and a long, white wig)
Selphie: Whoa you look awesome Fu!
Quistis: and you're..?
Fujin: WHITE LADY
??????: Yeah I want her to dress like Shiva but she said Shiva is almost nude so there.
Quistis and Selphie: Huh? (*looking at the cubicle next to Fujin)
Ellone: (*twirling around) HI!
Quistis and Selphie: AHHH What is that?
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Winhill Cavern
Leon: So that was the story.
Laguna: (*nods)
Odine: Ok I'm through examining the carcass .Kramer!
Leon: Huh? Ok .so?
Odine: Hmm I'm afraid .....
Laguna and Leon: Huh??!!
The Author: Huh? Don't tell me that Leon killed the wrong dragon? So what happened to Mrs. Julia? Where did she go? How will she help her daughter with her problem now that she's one of it? Wonder what was Ellone's costume? Find out next chapter! (Chapter 26: The clown's tear)
Chapter 25: Where's Julia?
The author: Thanks for patiently waiting for this one to come up!
From Chapter 24:
Guard#1: Ok one electrified woman coming up (*pulling the lever)
?????: AHHHHHHH!!!!
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Continuation.
Zell: Come on guys let's go to the beach! (*holding his "flying skate board" A/N: Sorry I forgot the name of that board)
Seifer: What's that for? Don't say you're going to surf with that?
Zell: Um it can fly even on whatever surface including the ocean. And who knows it'll become handy.
Seifer: Handy?
Zell: Like um. right now if you're going to kill me then I'll get away from you faster with this. (*hops to his board and starts to hover around)
Seifer: Ha ha ha great example. Might as well try that (*grabs his gunblade then starts to swing it at Zell)
Zell: Yikes! (*dodging)
Leon: Stop that Seifer. you might break this house down. Find another spot ok?
Seifer: My pleasure Commander. (*at Zell) Want to add some real blood to your costume eh Chicken wuss?
Zell: (*making a peace sign) Peace bro! This is wholesome remember?
Irvine: (*from upstairs) Hey guys speaking of costumes, shouldn't you three be preparing it by now?
Leon: (*~uh oh I have to meet my "tree pal" today. Better check the tree)
Seifer: I'll just bring my costume and change there at the beach.
Zell: Why not change here so when you go there, you're all set!
Seifer: Heck no! I don't want to be added to your society Zell.
Zell: He he he I don't want to ask what kind of society is that. I know it won't be good one.
Seifer: (*smirks)
Irvine: (*descending from stairs) I dunno but I think for the first time I have to agree with Seifer this time.
Zell: Huh? I can't believe you dude. You're in favor with Mr. Taunt- everybody-especially-poor-Zell?
Irvine: (*nods)
Seifer: (*clapping) Bravo! Irvine is thinking for the first time in his life! He he he! OH NO! THE END IS NEAR!
Irvine: (*ignoring Seifer) Look here buddy, if we walk around Winhill wearing these costumes; first, the Winhillers might fall down laughing at us; second, some folks might think that we're monsters and stab us to death using their . (*thinking)
Seifer: (*he corrected) Flowers (*laughs)
Zell: Hmp ok fine! You two go on and team up! At least I got Commander here to.. (*looking at Leon's direction) What the?
Irvine: Where did he go? He's there a while ago. (*looking around)
Zell: Ekkkkk a ghost! (*hiding behind his index finger)
Seifer: He just went out while we're chatting here.
Zell: Yes I know that. I'm just kidding.
Irvine: Come on guys get your things and let's make the girls drool to death!
Seifer and Zell: YEAH! (*punching the air)
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Winhill Beach
Laguna: (*fixing his colorful curly wig) How's that Raine-dear?
Raine: (*yep she's not wearing any costumes) Ok. You're all set!
Laguna: (*wearing a clown-costume with a red nose to go with it and of course the wig) How do I look? With this, no one..as in NO ONE will recognize me he he he (*smiling and whirling around)
Raine: (*sighs) I thought you're going to wear a king-like costume?
Laguna: (*frowns) Rainey ..
Raine: Ok.(*sighs) I understand.
Laguna: (*smiling again) Ooops! I'm a clown so I'm supposed to cheer people up! So be happy now my queen! (*kissing Raine's right hand) Hey you're so unfair Raine-dear!
Raine: Why? (*crossing her arms)
Laguna: Costumes?
Raine: (*complaining like a child) I look silly wearing that mantle with holes around my eyes to look like a ghost and don't forget that big sunflower you put on top of it. (*pouting her lips)
Laguna: Of course that's a lady ghost he he he. Be thankful that I put a flower instead of a star on top or you'll look like a Christmas tree. (*smiles)
Raine: (*looking away from her husband) Hmmp!
Laguna: Come on don't be a killjoy Mrs. Loire!
Raine: (*annoyed) Stop clowning around and go and give that bag to Leon ok?
Laguna: ohhh the lady ghost is mad at me. I wont leave you until you smile at me Rainey-poo.
Raine: (*frowns) ....
Laguna: Ohhh don't frown like that my sweety. I'll cry reallyyyyyyyyyy loud if you still frown like that?
Raine: Geez ok.ok. (*smiles faintly) there happy?
Laguna: (*scratches his head) that will do. (*~Geez.I better stop fooling around or I'll end up outside the house tonight) Ok my dearest I'm going to give this to Leon bye-bye! (*gives her a flying kiss then skips his way to their house)
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Cherry Tree
Rinoa: (*looking at the tree) Um girls.
Others: Huh?
Selphie: What's wrong Rin?
Quistis: yeah
Rinoa: Uh. (*thinking of an excuse)
Selphie: Hmm. Wait Rin, Ohhh I know! (*snapping her fingers) You're going to meet your tree pal today am I right or am I right again? (*chuckles)
Rinoa: (*blushing) Stop that Selphie! It's a secret remember.
Selphie: (*covering her mouth) Oopsss
Quistis: Tree pal? That's new.hmm interesting.
Ellone: I want to see your tree-pal too Rin!
Fujin: SAME!
Rinoa: Well..
Others: Come on Rin!
Rinoa: (*defeated) I guess there's nothing wrong with that.
Selphie: WHOO HOO!!!
Others: ALRIGHT!
Rinoa: But I think he's not yet around. So we have to wait here for a moment.
Ellone: Don't worry, the boys can handle the preparations for the costume party (*giggles)
Quistis: Hey girls, why don't we hide at the bushes so that we can observe the guy while he's standing at the tree? When we're sure that the man standing there is that guy, we can come out from our hiding places and greet him. What ya think? (*winks)
Others: Ok
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Winhill Beach
Zell: Whoa cool! (*looking around) Hey guys check this out!
Seifer: Hmm. (*smiles)
(*There are lots of wooden tables and chairs around, with fake spider webs and creepy things like skeletons, scary masks, bats at the fence and rocks near the area)
Irvine: (*shaken) AHH!!!
Seifer: What?
Irvine: ZOMBIES!!!
Raine: Do you like it? (*smiling)
Boys: AHHH!! GHOST!!!
Seifer: .with a sunflower on her head?
Raine: (*giggles) Laguna did this.
Zell: Mrs. Raine?
Raine: Yes it is me.
Boys: (*sigh in relief) Whew!
Raine: And oh (*pointing at the zombie like hands at the sand) There are no zombies underneath the ground, there are just mannequin's hands. Pretty creepy isn't it?
Boys: Ohhh
Zell: They're like props used in horror films. Nice work Mrs. Raine! (*inspecting one of the hands)
Raine: Thanks!
Seifer: I like what you did here.
Irvine: There's one more thing missing though..
Others: What?
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Cherry Tree
Quistis: (*hiding at the bushes) Ekkkkk! There's a caterpillar crawling here ewww!
Rinoa: (*hiding at the bushes, beside Quistis) (*~I'm nervous.ohh what's going to happen if I do see him. What will I say to start the conversation?)
Selphie: (*beside Rinoa) This is your idea Quistis. Just be quite there ok?
Quistis: (*rolling her eyes) ...
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Winhill's chocobo area
Laguna: Skip! Skip! Skip! Skip! (*~Arrghh I look like a moron doing this.but oh well) Skip! Skip!
Kiros: (*hiding at the tree near Laguna) (*~Now's my chance to talk to him.)
Laguna: Skip! Skip! (*stops then he search the area) (*~ that's weird . I feel like someone's watching over me)
Kiros: (*~Here goes nothing) (*Was about to show himself)
????: Mr. Loire!
Laguna: (*turning to see a familiar face) LEON! (*~How did he recognize me?)
Kiros: (*~wrong timing..)
Leon: Good afternoon Mr. Loire. I was about to go to the beach.. Um. where's Mrs. Raine?
Laguna: Good afternoon too! I'm so glad to see you Leon. Oh Raine dear? She's at the beach waiting for your friends. And yeah she wants you to have this. (*handing the bag)
Leon: For me? What's this? (*peeping inside the bag) (*gulps)
Laguna: Your costume!
Leon: (*slapping his forehead) (*~duh..yeah my costume for that party..great) (*Sighs)
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At the same time.
Selphie: (*still hiding) Ohh I'm so excited! What if that guy's a Leon-look- a-like! Blue eyes with a killer looks, Brown hair..owww (*giggles)
Ellone: (*next to Selphie) Hey I think someone's coming!
Fujin: ELEVEN O'CLOCK
?????: Hmm where could ...? (*looking around)
Rinoa: (*standing) ODINE?!!!
Odine: Huh?
Ellone: (*standing too) He's your tree pal?
Rinoa: What are you doing here? (*approaching Odine)
Odine: I have to meet zomeone here and that'z none of your buzinezz mizzy,
Selphie: Rin! (*following her)
Quistis: Leon-look-a-like eh? Let's go Fu!
Fujin: OK!
Rinoa: How dare you show your face here after all the HORRIBLE THINGS that you've done to us! (*almost in tears)
Odine: Horrible thingz? Don't you ever call my beautiful creationz as horrible thingz!!! (*eyeing Rinoa)
Ellone: (*from behind) And what do you want us to call that?
Odine: Ohh more girlz! Am I popular or vhat he he he.
Fujin: FURIOUS
Ellone: Yeah I am Fu! He killed many of our townspeople especially Uncle Kiros and my beloved brother!
Odine: Vatch your mouth girl! Don't accuse me vith that! I'm not a murderer; I'm a very handzome scientist!
Rinoa: (*starts to cry) It's your entire fault Odine.. YOU.. HEARTLESS IMP!!!
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Chocobo Area
Laguna: Hey did you hear that?
Leon: Yeah. I think that's Rinoa!
Laguna: Hmm. my super bionic sense told me that the commotion is at that "famous Cherry tree"
Leon: (*nods) Let's go!
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Caraway Mansion
To my Beloved husband,
Probably while you're reading this letter, I'm miles away from home. Why? Coz I can't stand the pain that our precious child is suffering with. Have you seen her eyes? They are full of sorrow and hopelessness. Every night, I can see her curling up near the balcony..crying. I thought it will only last for days so I ignore this, telling myself that it is normal to mourn for her much-loved friend. But I was wrong. those days become weeks, weeks turn into months and now it's been two years. Two years Caraway! Two long years! I'm so worried about her. I'm scared that maybe... Who knows she might suddenly jump out of the balcony or slash her wrist.I do have faith that our child will not do those things but we should not ignore these possibilities. Look at her Caraway! Have you seen her even smile since then? No. if you haven't paying attention with that. You've been busy with all these political nonsense! And your only quality time (if that's what you call it) for her is to shout and tell her to stop from crying. Hitting her hard at the back with your hands! Hands that are supposed to be embracing and comforting her ...Caring and telling her that everything's gonna be fine. But no! Your hands were like a hammer.. smashing through our child's fragile body. I know you want her to move on with her life, but doing such will only worsen the situation. She's not like your subordinates that you have to train using iron hands just to enhance their skills. She's your daughter for God sake! Well enough about that..I hope you'll realize all these things. And as for me, I want to end all her afflictions. How? You'll find out soon. Just always remember..that I'm always thinking of you and our beloved angel.
Your loving wife,
Julia Heartilly~Caraway
Caraway: (*crumpled the paper and throw it to the trash can) There's no point of keeping this junk. Julia...why?
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Cherry Tree
Odine: Zo you're that problem child from Deling City eh? You know your father iz turning the whole city upside down just to look for you.
Rinoa: Our family problem is none of your business too Odine!
Selphie: Geez do you even have any conscience Odine?
Quistis: Well I doubt it.
Ellone: Don't change the topic Mr. Odine!
Fujin: OBJECTIVE OF GOING HERE
Odine: I told you IT'S NOT YOUR BUSINESS. I'M INNOCENT OKAY?
Rinoa: (*grabbing him by his big rounded plate-like collar) Innocent? After you've killed innocent lives and continuously doing dangerous experiments, you're saying that you're still guiltless?
??????: Hey what's this commotion all about. Excuse me Fu, Ellone and Quistis.
Selphie: Sir Laguna!
Laguna: (*~Geez they identified who I am) Yes that's me! (*he notices Rinoa) Hey Rin what's that?
Rinoa: (*showing Odine) what's wrong? This thing.
Odine: Put me down!
Laguna: (*eyes widened) ODINE?
Odine: I zaid put me down!!!
Rinoa: (*drops Odine) ....
Odine: Ahh you muzt be the leader here. (*~though he looked like a clown) You zee these girlz were pestering me. They're torturing me, forcing me with thingz that I don't vant to do. I vould like them to..
Girls: WHAT?
Laguna: DIE!!!!
Odine: Die? Eh not bad
Laguna: (*charging Odine and grabbing his throat) DIE ODINE!!!! DIEEEEEEE!!!
Girls: (*Shocked) Ohhh my!
Leon: (*from behind) What's going on? Geez! (*noticing Laguna killing somebody) Calm down Mr. Loire! (*pulling Odine away from a berserk clown, grabbing him by his collar)
Odine: Ugh tell him to stop clowning around and tell me who I am, Kramer!
Leon: Do I have to introduce you? I think all of them know you too well.
Odine: Ahh at lazt you're here.
Leon: (*nods)
Laguna: What?! Don't tell me you're working with this Lunatic?
Leon: Work with this .. (*he looks disgustedly at Odine) Heck no! But he's here to do some important business with us SeeDs.
Quistis and Selphie: Huh?
Leon: Quistis, Selphie. He's the researcher that we're waiting for.
Quistis: What? Oh no..
Selphie: Mega bummer.. (*sighs)
Odine: I think you two owe me something... (*rubbing his throat)
Rinoa: And what business is that? (*wiping some tears off her cheeks)
Leon: (*Startled) (*~She's crying?) He's going to move the reptile's carcass away from here. Plus he's here to check if that dragon was the "one" we're looking for all these years.
Laguna: I can't believe you're on that weirdo's side.
Leon: We need him alive..for now. Come on weirdo (*grabbing Odine's collar)
Odine: Is this the way you treat your guest? And not just an ordinary guest, a VIP!
Leon: Very Idiot Person?
Odine: Arghh.
Leon: Come Mr. Odine, we have a pre-historic creature to deal with. Um Quistis, please do me a favor to call Angeline and tell her I missed her. Thanks.
Quistis: Ok!
Laguna: Uh can I come along Leon? I want to see that creature for the last time.
Odine: Zorry no clownz allowed!
Leon: And what do you call yourself?
Ellone: Yeah you look one yourself! (*sticking her tongue out at Odine)
Odine: (*sticking his tongue out too) Bleh!
Leon: Ok Mr. Loire.
Laguna: Thanks.
Odine: Vhat? V-vhy?
Leon: Who's the head of this operation?
Odine: Alright...alright!
Laguna: (*sticking his tongue out at Odine)
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After 35 minutes
Winhill Cavern
Odine: (*examining the remains) Hmm. I see.
Leon: Take your time Odine and examine it carefully. We want to make sure if that's your pet.
Odine: Ok just give me a couple of minutes.
Leon: I'm just near the cavern's entrance if you need anything.
Odine: (*nods)
Leon: Now, don't do any mischievous acts or I'm going to kill you myself. Ok?
Odine: Ok! Ok!
Leon: Good!
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Cavern's Entrance
Laguna: (*Looking at the sunset) Squall..
Leon: Mr. Laguna! Want some coffee? (*handing him a cup of coffee)
Laguna: Thanks lad. (*reaching for the cup)
Leon: I thought you wanted to see the dragon? How come you're here and haven't paying even a single glance at it?
Laguna: (*sighs) maybe later.
Leon: Oh ok. (*sitting at the rock opposite of Laguna)
Laguna: By the way, you said last night that your parents will be coming here right?
Leon: The train will be arriving (*looking at his watch) two hours and twenty-five minutes from now.
Laguna: I see. Can I come along? I want to welcome them here. I'm the mayor here remember?
Leon: Sure Mr. Laguna. Uh. (*looking at the ground)
Laguna: What's wrong lad?
Leon: Ah.nothing
Laguna: Oh come on tell the clown what's your problem! I might give you a nice, big red balloon (*winks)
Leon: It's ...it's about Ri..
Laguna: Ohh I can be a love guru too he he he
Leon: (*blushes) No Sir n-not that thing. I mean.. I'm just curious about her.
Laguna: (*smiling) Curious? I'm curious about Raine too when I first met her.
Leon: Odine mentioned a while ago that she's a problem child and she did run away from her father. Then last night, when I mentioned my mother to her, she just cried and run off. I really don't have any clue about it.
Laguna: Oh I see. (*rubbing his red nose)
Leon: I want to help her Mr. Loire.
Laguna: Maybe you should now this as to not to hurt her feelings. You see Rinoa did runaway from his dad a year ago. And her mother was missing until now.
Leon: Oh Julia Heartilly? Yeah I've heard that news before. We even volunteered to search for her but General Caraway refused our offer. Yeah I remember now..
Laguna: That Caraway..is such a loser. It's a good thing that Rinoa is teaching him a lesson he'll never forget.
Leon: uh wait? You knew about her plans against his father? Then why did you allow her to do so?
Laguna: You don't know what kind of father this Caraway was. He's soooooo strict and mean. He always shouts and beat Rinoa when she was young. I know all those things for Rinoa used to call me everyday, without Caraway knowing it. I'm dying to help her to get out of that place but I can't. I don't know how she survived all those things ...poor Rinoa.
Leon: Hmm General Caraway? Uh correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it that Caraway's your bestfriend? I even saw your photo with him and another black guy.
Laguna: Yes that is true. But that was then before that incident, before that dragon wrecked our lives.
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Winhill Beach
Quistis: All set now girls?
Girls: Yeah!
Quistis: (*was wearing a long pinkish gown with wings like that of a dragon- fly)
Selphie: (*coming out of the cubicle) WOWW Quistis! You look like..um a Barbie Doll! (*she was wearing a black dress with pointed nose and hat.yep she's a witch!)
Quistis: Thank you Selphie. And you um look like....er.a witch (*laughs, covering her mouth)
Selphie: Really? So my costume works! But I don't have any broom as my props. What a bummer.
Quistis: Uh.. (*scans the toilet) How about this (*hands her the mop)
Selphie: (*laughs like a witch) HI HI HI HI! Not bad!
Fujin: (*from the next cubicle) FINISHED! (*She's wearing a white gown and a long, white wig)
Selphie: Whoa you look awesome Fu!
Quistis: and you're..?
Fujin: WHITE LADY
??????: Yeah I want her to dress like Shiva but she said Shiva is almost nude so there.
Quistis and Selphie: Huh? (*looking at the cubicle next to Fujin)
Ellone: (*twirling around) HI!
Quistis and Selphie: AHHH What is that?
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Winhill Cavern
Leon: So that was the story.
Laguna: (*nods)
Odine: Ok I'm through examining the carcass .Kramer!
Leon: Huh? Ok .so?
Odine: Hmm I'm afraid .....
Laguna and Leon: Huh??!!
The Author: Huh? Don't tell me that Leon killed the wrong dragon? So what happened to Mrs. Julia? Where did she go? How will she help her daughter with her problem now that she's one of it? Wonder what was Ellone's costume? Find out next chapter! (Chapter 26: The clown's tear)