A Knight's Promise
Chapter 31: My Wife for a Day?
Disclaimer: I only own this fic and my pc... that's it. :)
Author's Note: Sorry for the long wait and a billion thanks for the reviews. Okay with no further ado, let's continue this fic.
Previously:
Rinoa: Winhill Hotel and Café (*reading the sign board of the building in front)
Leon: See, we've made it! (*giving her a faint smile)
Rinoa: (*~Wow he seems to smile a lot today!) Yes!!!! Thank you so much Leon!!! (*hugging him really tight)
?????: AHEM! Excuse me, Ms. Heartilly? (*smirking)
Leon and Rinoa: (*Gasps) !!!
Guard#1: (*Smirks) A pleasant day to you...Ms. Heartilly. Come on princess, time to head back to the castle. (*was about to grab Rinoa's hand)
Leon: (*Intervenes) Touch her and I will kill you. (*Eyeing the guard)
Rinoa: Leon! (*holds Leon's arm)
Guard: (*facing Leon) And who do you think you are huh? (*Pointing him)You don't have any right to halt the orders of "Ms. Heatilly's FATHER". (*stressing the word, Father)
Leon: ........ (*~Arghh what now! think fast Leon)
??? : Perhaps, Mr. Squall has a right to look after his BELOVED. (*Stressing the word, BELOVED)
Leon and Rinoa: Huh?
Leon: (*~What the heck! Not that name again) .....
Rinoa: Squall? (*~A tear escapes her eyes)
A man, about 40s; with cane approached them
Man: Ahh I'm glad to see you. (*looking at Leon)
Leon: (*~Hmm... He looks familiar. I just can't remember where and when did I met this old man) ........
Guard: (*irritated at the old man's presence) And who do you think you are? And what are you babbling about, old man?
Man: Who am I? I think I should ask that question back to you. (*pointing his cane at Caraway's guard) Who are you to say Mr. Leonhart doesn't have any right to his wife, huh?
Guard: Wife? (*Looks at Rinoa)
Leon and Rinoa: (*Looks at each other, then blushes heavily)
Man: Yes, you've heard me right. She is his wife. (*looking at Rinoa)
Leon: (*~What in the world is he talking about? Hey....wait a minute; I think he's helping us. Better stick with his plans) (*To the guard) Yeah! He's right! I'm her husband (*hugging Rinoa close to him) and as her husband, I've got every right to protect her.
Rinoa: Huh? (*~blushes)
Leon: (*whispering at Rinoa) Rin, just play along.
Rinoa: Y-yeah his my cutty-wutty-dashing and loveable hubby (*gives Leon a kiss on his cheek)
Guard: (*Doubting) Husband? Where's your ring?
Rinoa: (*~Oh no! He's really persistent with this one) R-ring?
Man: First you want to kidnap Mrs. Leonhart and now you want to steal their wedding ring? Tsk tsk tsk.
Guard: I just want some "Proof" old man.
???: Ahh there you are Mr. Leonhart!
Leon: Huh? (*looking at the unknown figure coming there way) (*~Another good Samaritan?)
A man who seems to be a priest joins the commotion
Priest: Mr. and Mrs. Leonhart, I forgot to give you this. (*handing them a piece of paper)
Leon: (*receives the piece of paper) (*~What the heck is this? A bill or something) (*Reads the content) WHAT THE?
Guard: (*surprised with Leon's reaction) What the?
Leon: (*at the Priest) Ahh err yep thanks Father.
Rinoa: Um, hubby what's that? (*tries to peep at the content of the paper)
Leon: (*Smiles at Rinoa, then gives the paper at the guard) Read this.
Guard: What? A marriage contract?
Leon: Did that answer your question?
Guard: B-but?
Priest: Hello Mr. Fuji, It's nice to meet you here. Uhh, pardon me but what's this commotion all about?
Man with cane: Hello Father! You see, this guy is bugging the newly weds. Can you please help us drive out this "Evil spirit?"
Priest: (*nods) (*to the Guard) Any problems, my child?
Guard: I...I can't believe this? How ..... (*at Rinoa)
Rinoa: (*Smiles from ear to ear) Buh-bye Mr. Guard! Sorry but you've missed our wedding.
Leon: (*~Geez, what a pain...this guy will bug us forever) Listen up pal, you see...we're now on our "Honeymoon" So if I were you....SCRAM!
Guard: But orders are orders.
Priest: (*in a commanding voice) Leave at once! Before the heavens pour out their wrath upon you!
Guard: Arghhh! I'm going to tell the General about this! (*Storms out of the Hotel)
Leon: (*looking at the guard as he walks out of the hotel) What a loser.
Rinoa: Whoo hoo! (*hugs Leon) Thanks my hubby!
Leon: (*smiles a bit) Hey...hold on Rinoa. We should thank... (*faces the old man and the priest) huh? W-where are they?
Rinoa: (*Turns around) Hmm... They are ....gone.
Leon: (*scans the area) They must be around here somewhere.
Rinoa: (*pats Leon's right shoulder) Don't worry about them, we're going to meet them again. (*grins) Come on "Squall" Let's continue our "Honeymoon" (*Giggles) I'll meet you at 501. I'm going to prepare something for my "Hubby" (*smiles then walks away)
Leon: (*Rolling his eyes) ......
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Loire's Residence
Quistis: Commander?! Are you upstairs?
Selphie: Rin where are you?
Laguna: Probably they're upstairs. Let's check them out.
Zell and Irvine: (*looks at each other grinning)
Seifer: (*hitting Zell and Irvine's head) Green-minded wackos!
Zell and Irvine: Yeouchhhh!
Seifer: Come on let's go upstairs, I'm worried about my cousin.
Fujin: WORRIED. FINE?
Ellone: Sure they are. (*Smiling at Fujin)
Raine: I better make some chicken soup for us. Umm Elle, would you like to lend me a hand?
Ellone: Sure mom!
Fujin: HELP MRS. RAINE AND ELLONE!
Raine: Sure why not Fujin, thanks.
(Upstairs)
Quistis: Commander? (*scanning Squall's room upstairs) He's not here, Mr. Loire.
Laguna: Hmm probably at the guest room.
Selphie: I've already checked that one. Mr. Loire but.... (*sighs)
Seifer: WHAT? Where did that puberty boy take my cousin?
Irvine: Calm down Seif. You know our commander; he's not going to that.
Selphie: Yeah!
Seifer: But where could they've possibly been? (*Scratching his head)
Laguna: Better call your commander's cp. That's the only way we could track them.
Seifer: I don't have his number. How about you "instructor"?
Quistis: Duh, you know what happened to my cell right? I've lost it when that dino attacked us.
Selphie: He he he, I forgot to bring mine!
Zell: Well I'm not as rich as you guys so... don't have one.
Irvine: Bringing cp can ruin my cowboy outfit.
Seifer: Arghhh useless maggots.
Laguna: Hey hey, don't blame your comrades Seifer. (*In his famous thinking position) I guess we have to wait for their call.
Quistis: (*Worried) But what if Rinoa brings Leon somewhere else.
Seifer: Instructor? What the heck are you thinking about my cousin? That she's like these (*pointing at Zell and Irvine) morons?
Zell and Irvine: WHAT?
Laguna: (*Scratching his head) (*~Geez, teens nowadays) TIME OUT! Hey stop fighting like this. You're all friends here. We cannot sort things out if you're acting like kids. (*at Quistis) Rinoa is a good girl. She'll never do anything to harm Leon. Plus she's your friend to think ill about her. Am I right Quistis?
Quistis: .......
Laguna: (*Sighs) you're all like my own siblings, I feel sad if you're all arguing like this.
Seifer, Quistis, Selphie, Zell and Irvine: Sorry Mr. Loire.
Laguna: Okies! Just rest here for a while; I'm going help Rainey downstairs. Remember no more fighting ok?
Teens: Ok!
Laguna: Good girls and boys! (*turns his back at the teens)
Teens: (*sticking out their tongues at each other) Bleh!
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Winhill's Hotel, Rinoa's Room
Rinoa: (*putting some finishing touches at the table) Ahh There! It looks great! I'll just order some steaks and some mixed fruit juice and it'll be all set. (*Suddenly she remembers the old man's words) Squall... (*covers her face) But...h-how? How in the world could they've known Squall? A-And why are they calling Leon, Squall? Who are they? I better ask Leon when he comes here. Righty!
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Hotel's Hallway
Leon: (*looking around) (*~Wow! I can't believe they've change the interiors of this hallway, very impressive indeed)
The hotel painted the ceiling with clouds and cherubs; they've painted gold at the corners of it. There are pillars, mirrors and flowers at either sides of the wall.
Leon: Hmm... what room is she at again? Ah yes, 501. Let me see, I'm at ...err the hallway.
30 minutes later...
Leon: What the? This seems to be endless! (*He turns around to see the old tracks) HUH? I don't remember passing through that stairs. (*He rubs his eyes) I must be dreaming. (*he slowly opens his eyes, but still he is facing the stairs) Dang! (*He ignores what he just now seen and continues the path he is taking) Rinoa....
At the corner of his eye, he noticed the mirror at his right side reflects a different figure, surely not his
Leon: (*halts from walking and stares blankly at the hallway)
He takes a deep breath and slowly backtracks the path he has taken
Leon: (*Stares at the mirror but he couldn't see anything, including his reflection) (*Eyes widened) I must be dreaming!
All he can see is the wall behind him
Leon: (*~Calm down Leon, this is not the right time to panic.) (*Still staring at the mirror)
Leon then notices a strange event; a figure starts to materialize at the mirror
????: (*in a ghostly sound) S....q...u....a...l...llllllllllllllllll
The voice echoes throughout the hallway
Leon: (*covering his ears) (*~They're here again!) STOP BOTHERING ME! I SAID I'M NOT SQUALL! I'M LEON!!!! (He ran as fast as he could, but the hallway seems to have no end)
Suddenly a ball rolls on his way, cutting his tracks
Leon: (*Stops from running) (*pants) What is it this time?
A small shadow appears in front of him.
Boy with a blood on his face: Come play with me! (*Smiling)
Leon: Oh no, not you again! (*walking a few steps backwards, then he runs at the opposite direction)
From his back he can hear the boy laughing hysterically.
Leon: I must find another way! I don't wanna see the hallway I just came from. (*he spotted a stair from his left and took that path) Rinoa, where are you? Please help me with this insanity! RINOA!!!! (*When he reached the end of the stairs...) (*Sighs) Where am I?
Then he realized that he was at the plane. The same plane he saw when he was drowning in the ocean.
Leon: (*he shakes his head in disbelief) I have to get out of here.
A ghost with a whole in his stomach appears in front of him
Leon: (*cast Holy at the ghost in front of him) Take this!
The ghost dodges from Leon's attack
Ghost#1: Is that your way to thank this poor old man (*becomes the man with cane)
Leon: No! It can't be! (*He fell into his knees) What is this happening to me? (*staring at his hands)
Man: Ha ha ha! (*sighs) Poor lad.
Another ghost appears in front.
Man: Oh look who's here. Hello father!
Ghost#2: (*a male ghost with blood stained t-shirt, one of his limbs his missing) Hello we meet again ...Squall!
Leon: I SAID FOR A BILLIONTH TIME, I'M NOT SQUALL!
Ghost#1: Ohh please hold your temper my boy!
Leon: Ok, I've had enough of you guys. Please, tell me ....what do you want from me?
Ghost#3: (*a female ghost with blood-stained dress) Still reluctant.
Leon: What do you want from me?
Ghost#4: (*the boy) I want to play with you.
Ghost#1: (*slaps the boy's back with his cane) Bahh! Will you stop that dialogue; it's getting annoying you know?
Boy: Wahhhh!
Ghost#3: ohh He's just a kid, Fuji.
Leon: (*~What the heck? These ghosts are but a bunch of clowns)
Ghost#3: (*looks at Leon and holds his chin) Ahh back to your question. Um we're just here to chitchat with you, handsome.
Leon: Huh? Ohh brother! (*Slaps his forehead)
Ghost#2: Ahem! Jennifer....
Ghost#3: Sorry honey Siegey. (*backs away)
Leon: (*stands and starts to walk away from the ghost) That's it! I'm leaving.
Ghost#1: Hey wait up!
Leon: (*Still walking away from them) Just talk to the wall, I have no time for this.
Ghost#3: WAIT!!!
Ghost#2: (*holding his wife's arm) Let him go.
Ghost#1: Lad, you can run from us but you can't hide! Ha ha ha!
Leon: (*~They're nuts) (*opens the door in front of him) (*~This is the plane's emergency exit, maybe I can get out from here) (*he opens the door, then a familiar figure greets him)
Rinoa: Squally! I'm so worried about you! I was about to go look for you. (*hugs Leon)
Leon: Rinoa? (*pauses for a while) Ah...what do you call me just now?
Rinoa: (*Winks) Squally!
Leon: Squally?
Rinoa (*winks again) Squally!
Leon: Squally? (*smiles at the thought of what happened a while ago) Don't worry Rin, I don't think they're going to follow us here.
Rinoa: (*nods) Really? Um....well, dinner is serve, my highness! (*bows)
Leon: (*~I'm glad to see her) Yes, I'm quite hungry.
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Loire's Residence
Seifer: Ahh!! That was fantastic! (*Rubbing his stomach)
Irvine: Yeah that was scrumptious. (*Smiling)
Ellone: Yeah no one can beat my mom's chicken soup!
Raine: Ohh please... Ellone. (*smiling)
Laguna: (*deep in thoughts) ...............
Quistis: Yes, they're right Mrs. Loire, you don't need to be humble with it. Am I right, Fujin?
Fujin: AFFIRMATIVE! (*looking at Zell) ZELL?
Zell: (*Burps loudly) Oopss
All(except Laguna): Ha ha ha ha!
Raine: (*Notices that her husband is not laughing with them) Something the matter my Laggy?
Laguna: (*Startled) Ohh ahh ..... (*Scratches his head)
Raine: What's bothering you Laggy?
Laguna: Rainey.... (*Sighs)
Raine: Let me guess...you're thinking about that black guy who saves Leon's life a while ago?
Quistis: (*~Black guy?) (*listens to Raine and Laguna's conversation)
Laguna: Rainey...you know that guy ....he's awfully familiar. His height, build....everything.
Quistis: Um excuse me Mr. and Mrs. Loire. Um... I'm sorry for getting into your chitchat but ...
Laguna and Raine: Huh?
Quistis: Um, I-I'm just intrigue with this "black guy" you're talking about.
Seifer: He he he. I didn't know that our "instructor" got an eye for black guys. (*Teasing Quistis) Bwahhahahha!
Quistis: (*giving Seifer a killer stare) Ohhh shut up!
Laguna: Oopss I said, no fighting. (*looks at Quistis) Tell me, what do you know of this black guy?
Quistis: Well..... (*everyone starts to listen to her attentively)
Author's note: Yes you're right! I will leave you with this "hanging dialogue" (as always). Am I cruel or what?
I would like to thank ChibiYunie, Quisty65, Princess Noelle (The RealRikku) and WordLife for all the heart-warming reviews. (*SeeD Salutes at them)
Chapter 31: My Wife for a Day?
Disclaimer: I only own this fic and my pc... that's it. :)
Author's Note: Sorry for the long wait and a billion thanks for the reviews. Okay with no further ado, let's continue this fic.
Previously:
Rinoa: Winhill Hotel and Café (*reading the sign board of the building in front)
Leon: See, we've made it! (*giving her a faint smile)
Rinoa: (*~Wow he seems to smile a lot today!) Yes!!!! Thank you so much Leon!!! (*hugging him really tight)
?????: AHEM! Excuse me, Ms. Heartilly? (*smirking)
Leon and Rinoa: (*Gasps) !!!
Guard#1: (*Smirks) A pleasant day to you...Ms. Heartilly. Come on princess, time to head back to the castle. (*was about to grab Rinoa's hand)
Leon: (*Intervenes) Touch her and I will kill you. (*Eyeing the guard)
Rinoa: Leon! (*holds Leon's arm)
Guard: (*facing Leon) And who do you think you are huh? (*Pointing him)You don't have any right to halt the orders of "Ms. Heatilly's FATHER". (*stressing the word, Father)
Leon: ........ (*~Arghh what now! think fast Leon)
??? : Perhaps, Mr. Squall has a right to look after his BELOVED. (*Stressing the word, BELOVED)
Leon and Rinoa: Huh?
Leon: (*~What the heck! Not that name again) .....
Rinoa: Squall? (*~A tear escapes her eyes)
A man, about 40s; with cane approached them
Man: Ahh I'm glad to see you. (*looking at Leon)
Leon: (*~Hmm... He looks familiar. I just can't remember where and when did I met this old man) ........
Guard: (*irritated at the old man's presence) And who do you think you are? And what are you babbling about, old man?
Man: Who am I? I think I should ask that question back to you. (*pointing his cane at Caraway's guard) Who are you to say Mr. Leonhart doesn't have any right to his wife, huh?
Guard: Wife? (*Looks at Rinoa)
Leon and Rinoa: (*Looks at each other, then blushes heavily)
Man: Yes, you've heard me right. She is his wife. (*looking at Rinoa)
Leon: (*~What in the world is he talking about? Hey....wait a minute; I think he's helping us. Better stick with his plans) (*To the guard) Yeah! He's right! I'm her husband (*hugging Rinoa close to him) and as her husband, I've got every right to protect her.
Rinoa: Huh? (*~blushes)
Leon: (*whispering at Rinoa) Rin, just play along.
Rinoa: Y-yeah his my cutty-wutty-dashing and loveable hubby (*gives Leon a kiss on his cheek)
Guard: (*Doubting) Husband? Where's your ring?
Rinoa: (*~Oh no! He's really persistent with this one) R-ring?
Man: First you want to kidnap Mrs. Leonhart and now you want to steal their wedding ring? Tsk tsk tsk.
Guard: I just want some "Proof" old man.
???: Ahh there you are Mr. Leonhart!
Leon: Huh? (*looking at the unknown figure coming there way) (*~Another good Samaritan?)
A man who seems to be a priest joins the commotion
Priest: Mr. and Mrs. Leonhart, I forgot to give you this. (*handing them a piece of paper)
Leon: (*receives the piece of paper) (*~What the heck is this? A bill or something) (*Reads the content) WHAT THE?
Guard: (*surprised with Leon's reaction) What the?
Leon: (*at the Priest) Ahh err yep thanks Father.
Rinoa: Um, hubby what's that? (*tries to peep at the content of the paper)
Leon: (*Smiles at Rinoa, then gives the paper at the guard) Read this.
Guard: What? A marriage contract?
Leon: Did that answer your question?
Guard: B-but?
Priest: Hello Mr. Fuji, It's nice to meet you here. Uhh, pardon me but what's this commotion all about?
Man with cane: Hello Father! You see, this guy is bugging the newly weds. Can you please help us drive out this "Evil spirit?"
Priest: (*nods) (*to the Guard) Any problems, my child?
Guard: I...I can't believe this? How ..... (*at Rinoa)
Rinoa: (*Smiles from ear to ear) Buh-bye Mr. Guard! Sorry but you've missed our wedding.
Leon: (*~Geez, what a pain...this guy will bug us forever) Listen up pal, you see...we're now on our "Honeymoon" So if I were you....SCRAM!
Guard: But orders are orders.
Priest: (*in a commanding voice) Leave at once! Before the heavens pour out their wrath upon you!
Guard: Arghhh! I'm going to tell the General about this! (*Storms out of the Hotel)
Leon: (*looking at the guard as he walks out of the hotel) What a loser.
Rinoa: Whoo hoo! (*hugs Leon) Thanks my hubby!
Leon: (*smiles a bit) Hey...hold on Rinoa. We should thank... (*faces the old man and the priest) huh? W-where are they?
Rinoa: (*Turns around) Hmm... They are ....gone.
Leon: (*scans the area) They must be around here somewhere.
Rinoa: (*pats Leon's right shoulder) Don't worry about them, we're going to meet them again. (*grins) Come on "Squall" Let's continue our "Honeymoon" (*Giggles) I'll meet you at 501. I'm going to prepare something for my "Hubby" (*smiles then walks away)
Leon: (*Rolling his eyes) ......
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Loire's Residence
Quistis: Commander?! Are you upstairs?
Selphie: Rin where are you?
Laguna: Probably they're upstairs. Let's check them out.
Zell and Irvine: (*looks at each other grinning)
Seifer: (*hitting Zell and Irvine's head) Green-minded wackos!
Zell and Irvine: Yeouchhhh!
Seifer: Come on let's go upstairs, I'm worried about my cousin.
Fujin: WORRIED. FINE?
Ellone: Sure they are. (*Smiling at Fujin)
Raine: I better make some chicken soup for us. Umm Elle, would you like to lend me a hand?
Ellone: Sure mom!
Fujin: HELP MRS. RAINE AND ELLONE!
Raine: Sure why not Fujin, thanks.
(Upstairs)
Quistis: Commander? (*scanning Squall's room upstairs) He's not here, Mr. Loire.
Laguna: Hmm probably at the guest room.
Selphie: I've already checked that one. Mr. Loire but.... (*sighs)
Seifer: WHAT? Where did that puberty boy take my cousin?
Irvine: Calm down Seif. You know our commander; he's not going to that.
Selphie: Yeah!
Seifer: But where could they've possibly been? (*Scratching his head)
Laguna: Better call your commander's cp. That's the only way we could track them.
Seifer: I don't have his number. How about you "instructor"?
Quistis: Duh, you know what happened to my cell right? I've lost it when that dino attacked us.
Selphie: He he he, I forgot to bring mine!
Zell: Well I'm not as rich as you guys so... don't have one.
Irvine: Bringing cp can ruin my cowboy outfit.
Seifer: Arghhh useless maggots.
Laguna: Hey hey, don't blame your comrades Seifer. (*In his famous thinking position) I guess we have to wait for their call.
Quistis: (*Worried) But what if Rinoa brings Leon somewhere else.
Seifer: Instructor? What the heck are you thinking about my cousin? That she's like these (*pointing at Zell and Irvine) morons?
Zell and Irvine: WHAT?
Laguna: (*Scratching his head) (*~Geez, teens nowadays) TIME OUT! Hey stop fighting like this. You're all friends here. We cannot sort things out if you're acting like kids. (*at Quistis) Rinoa is a good girl. She'll never do anything to harm Leon. Plus she's your friend to think ill about her. Am I right Quistis?
Quistis: .......
Laguna: (*Sighs) you're all like my own siblings, I feel sad if you're all arguing like this.
Seifer, Quistis, Selphie, Zell and Irvine: Sorry Mr. Loire.
Laguna: Okies! Just rest here for a while; I'm going help Rainey downstairs. Remember no more fighting ok?
Teens: Ok!
Laguna: Good girls and boys! (*turns his back at the teens)
Teens: (*sticking out their tongues at each other) Bleh!
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Winhill's Hotel, Rinoa's Room
Rinoa: (*putting some finishing touches at the table) Ahh There! It looks great! I'll just order some steaks and some mixed fruit juice and it'll be all set. (*Suddenly she remembers the old man's words) Squall... (*covers her face) But...h-how? How in the world could they've known Squall? A-And why are they calling Leon, Squall? Who are they? I better ask Leon when he comes here. Righty!
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Hotel's Hallway
Leon: (*looking around) (*~Wow! I can't believe they've change the interiors of this hallway, very impressive indeed)
The hotel painted the ceiling with clouds and cherubs; they've painted gold at the corners of it. There are pillars, mirrors and flowers at either sides of the wall.
Leon: Hmm... what room is she at again? Ah yes, 501. Let me see, I'm at ...err the hallway.
30 minutes later...
Leon: What the? This seems to be endless! (*He turns around to see the old tracks) HUH? I don't remember passing through that stairs. (*He rubs his eyes) I must be dreaming. (*he slowly opens his eyes, but still he is facing the stairs) Dang! (*He ignores what he just now seen and continues the path he is taking) Rinoa....
At the corner of his eye, he noticed the mirror at his right side reflects a different figure, surely not his
Leon: (*halts from walking and stares blankly at the hallway)
He takes a deep breath and slowly backtracks the path he has taken
Leon: (*Stares at the mirror but he couldn't see anything, including his reflection) (*Eyes widened) I must be dreaming!
All he can see is the wall behind him
Leon: (*~Calm down Leon, this is not the right time to panic.) (*Still staring at the mirror)
Leon then notices a strange event; a figure starts to materialize at the mirror
????: (*in a ghostly sound) S....q...u....a...l...llllllllllllllllll
The voice echoes throughout the hallway
Leon: (*covering his ears) (*~They're here again!) STOP BOTHERING ME! I SAID I'M NOT SQUALL! I'M LEON!!!! (He ran as fast as he could, but the hallway seems to have no end)
Suddenly a ball rolls on his way, cutting his tracks
Leon: (*Stops from running) (*pants) What is it this time?
A small shadow appears in front of him.
Boy with a blood on his face: Come play with me! (*Smiling)
Leon: Oh no, not you again! (*walking a few steps backwards, then he runs at the opposite direction)
From his back he can hear the boy laughing hysterically.
Leon: I must find another way! I don't wanna see the hallway I just came from. (*he spotted a stair from his left and took that path) Rinoa, where are you? Please help me with this insanity! RINOA!!!! (*When he reached the end of the stairs...) (*Sighs) Where am I?
Then he realized that he was at the plane. The same plane he saw when he was drowning in the ocean.
Leon: (*he shakes his head in disbelief) I have to get out of here.
A ghost with a whole in his stomach appears in front of him
Leon: (*cast Holy at the ghost in front of him) Take this!
The ghost dodges from Leon's attack
Ghost#1: Is that your way to thank this poor old man (*becomes the man with cane)
Leon: No! It can't be! (*He fell into his knees) What is this happening to me? (*staring at his hands)
Man: Ha ha ha! (*sighs) Poor lad.
Another ghost appears in front.
Man: Oh look who's here. Hello father!
Ghost#2: (*a male ghost with blood stained t-shirt, one of his limbs his missing) Hello we meet again ...Squall!
Leon: I SAID FOR A BILLIONTH TIME, I'M NOT SQUALL!
Ghost#1: Ohh please hold your temper my boy!
Leon: Ok, I've had enough of you guys. Please, tell me ....what do you want from me?
Ghost#3: (*a female ghost with blood-stained dress) Still reluctant.
Leon: What do you want from me?
Ghost#4: (*the boy) I want to play with you.
Ghost#1: (*slaps the boy's back with his cane) Bahh! Will you stop that dialogue; it's getting annoying you know?
Boy: Wahhhh!
Ghost#3: ohh He's just a kid, Fuji.
Leon: (*~What the heck? These ghosts are but a bunch of clowns)
Ghost#3: (*looks at Leon and holds his chin) Ahh back to your question. Um we're just here to chitchat with you, handsome.
Leon: Huh? Ohh brother! (*Slaps his forehead)
Ghost#2: Ahem! Jennifer....
Ghost#3: Sorry honey Siegey. (*backs away)
Leon: (*stands and starts to walk away from the ghost) That's it! I'm leaving.
Ghost#1: Hey wait up!
Leon: (*Still walking away from them) Just talk to the wall, I have no time for this.
Ghost#3: WAIT!!!
Ghost#2: (*holding his wife's arm) Let him go.
Ghost#1: Lad, you can run from us but you can't hide! Ha ha ha!
Leon: (*~They're nuts) (*opens the door in front of him) (*~This is the plane's emergency exit, maybe I can get out from here) (*he opens the door, then a familiar figure greets him)
Rinoa: Squally! I'm so worried about you! I was about to go look for you. (*hugs Leon)
Leon: Rinoa? (*pauses for a while) Ah...what do you call me just now?
Rinoa: (*Winks) Squally!
Leon: Squally?
Rinoa (*winks again) Squally!
Leon: Squally? (*smiles at the thought of what happened a while ago) Don't worry Rin, I don't think they're going to follow us here.
Rinoa: (*nods) Really? Um....well, dinner is serve, my highness! (*bows)
Leon: (*~I'm glad to see her) Yes, I'm quite hungry.
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Loire's Residence
Seifer: Ahh!! That was fantastic! (*Rubbing his stomach)
Irvine: Yeah that was scrumptious. (*Smiling)
Ellone: Yeah no one can beat my mom's chicken soup!
Raine: Ohh please... Ellone. (*smiling)
Laguna: (*deep in thoughts) ...............
Quistis: Yes, they're right Mrs. Loire, you don't need to be humble with it. Am I right, Fujin?
Fujin: AFFIRMATIVE! (*looking at Zell) ZELL?
Zell: (*Burps loudly) Oopss
All(except Laguna): Ha ha ha ha!
Raine: (*Notices that her husband is not laughing with them) Something the matter my Laggy?
Laguna: (*Startled) Ohh ahh ..... (*Scratches his head)
Raine: What's bothering you Laggy?
Laguna: Rainey.... (*Sighs)
Raine: Let me guess...you're thinking about that black guy who saves Leon's life a while ago?
Quistis: (*~Black guy?) (*listens to Raine and Laguna's conversation)
Laguna: Rainey...you know that guy ....he's awfully familiar. His height, build....everything.
Quistis: Um excuse me Mr. and Mrs. Loire. Um... I'm sorry for getting into your chitchat but ...
Laguna and Raine: Huh?
Quistis: Um, I-I'm just intrigue with this "black guy" you're talking about.
Seifer: He he he. I didn't know that our "instructor" got an eye for black guys. (*Teasing Quistis) Bwahhahahha!
Quistis: (*giving Seifer a killer stare) Ohhh shut up!
Laguna: Oopss I said, no fighting. (*looks at Quistis) Tell me, what do you know of this black guy?
Quistis: Well..... (*everyone starts to listen to her attentively)
Author's note: Yes you're right! I will leave you with this "hanging dialogue" (as always). Am I cruel or what?
I would like to thank ChibiYunie, Quisty65, Princess Noelle (The RealRikku) and WordLife for all the heart-warming reviews. (*SeeD Salutes at them)