At a quarter past five in the evening, just as the lessons were ending, Squall and the others waited near the elevator. Kadaj had phoned ahead to tell Squall that they were going to be a bit late.

"Where are they?" asked Zell as students walked back and forth between the parts of the Garden. A roar filled the old building. Squall drew his gunblade, the roar sounded like that of a fiend but then he saw three large shapes making their way through the crowds. Three large green motorcycles rolled up to the bottom of the staircase. Whispers and chatter spread through the crowds of students as they looked upon the three new students. Squall stowed his gunblade and walked down the steps to meet the dismounting riders.

Kadaj ran his fingers through his white hair whilst looking up at the roof.

"It's not as big as Galbadia" commented Loz

"They beat us in a war" said Yazoo with a smile "They must be well-trained"

"I'll take your word for it" said Loz making sure his rifle was secure in its holster.

"Evening" said Squall holding out his hand. Kadaj bowed to Squall rather than shaking his hand

"Mr Leonheart" said Kadaj.

"When was the last time you saw Kadaj call someone Mister or bow?" Yazoo whispered to Loz. Kadaj whipped around and slapped Yazoo sending him off his motorcycle and crashing into Loz and they both fell to the floor.

"Pardon them" said Kadaj. Squall shrugged

"It's alright I guess" he said "you can park your motorcycles in the garage then meet us back here and I can give you the tour"

"There's no need" said Loz who had picked himself up off the floor "We know the floor plan back to front"

"Suit yourself" said Squall "But if you need help then ask anyone"

Kadaj and the others boarded their motorcycles and set off towards the entrance to the Garden before driving left around the outer wall. Yazoo was a little late compared to the other two as he had to lift up his motorcycle. He boarded the cycle and ignited the engine with a roar. Quistis tilted her head to one side as she watched Yazoo. Yazoo looked up and his eyes connected with Quistis; he smiled momentarily before swinging the motorcycle around with a roar and a wave of smoke and shot off after his two friends.

"They're cute" said Rinoa who was holding Squall's hand "Bit old to be in Garden though, they're older than you" Squall frowned, they seemed fine enough.

"What do you think Quistis?" asked Selphie "That last one seemed into you" Quistis rolled her eyes and walked towards the dormitories but inside she was smiling; Yazoo had smiled at her momentarily.

Yazoo finally caught up with the other two who were waiting in the garage.

"What held you up?" asked Loz

"Nothing" said Yazoo pocketing his keys.

"Come on you two" said Kadaj "Let's get to our dormitories and see what's what in this place"

Quistis looked up as she saw three shapes coming from the junction ahead of her; it was Kadaj, Loz and Yazoo. Quistis quickly flattened her hair and made sure there were no creases in her skirt or blouse. Kadaj bowed to her and Loz merely nodded. Yazoo smiled again before continuing to walk with the other two. Quistis blushed crimson, again.

"He's definitely into you" said Zell who had caught up with her.

"Shut up" said Quistis punching Zell in the chest.

"Into who?" asked Kadaj who had not turned around. Quistis and Zell stopped

"Wow" said Zell "Good hearing" Kadaj turned to them

"Into whom?" he questioned

Nothing" said Quistis before Zell could say anything. Yazoo smiled and continued to walk. Loz and Kadaj looked at each other then followed Yazoo to the dormitories. Quistis punched Zell again.

"You trying to get me into trouble?" asked Quistis

"I'm trying to get you some fun!" said Zell "You can't say you're not interested"

"Even if I am he's a student and I'm a teacher" said Quistis

"That's just stupid" said Zell "He's older than you!"

"Just leave it" said Quistis and stormed off.

When Quistis arrived back at her room she wondered why she was so angry with Zell; he had been completely right the statutory rights said that no teacher could be with an underage student but Yazoo was well above age.

Yazoo collapsed onto his bed and removed his belt with one hand. He threw it onto the desk with a dull thud. He dragged himself further up the bed and fell face-first into the pillow. Yazoo rolled over and had one leg crossed over the other and he was thinking about what Kadaj would say if Yazoo had a relationship. Kadaj was also thinking the same thing. He was sat on his bed, one leg up on his knee and his sword lay upon his lap. Kadaj sharpened the sword in a shower of sparks. He had seen the look on Yazoo's face when that young man had said that the teacher was interested in Yazoo. He twirled his sword and threw it into the air before catching it in its holster. Kadaj threw the sword into the corner of his room and got to his feet. We have always been popular with women, why is this one having an effect on Yazoo? Kadaj thought he removed his gloves and ran his fingers through his hair and sighed I hope I don't lose him thought Kadaj He's been like a brother to me for years. Kadaj sighed and lay down upon his bed before falling asleep.

Loz was greasing the firing mechanism on his rifle and wondering what Kadaj was thinking about. He too had seen the way Yazoo had looked after hearing that the woman had liked him you're in trouble, Yazoo he thought Kadaj would never let us leave, we're part of this team. Then Loz got into bed and fell asleep.

Yazoo could not fall asleep instead he was stood up and leaning against the window which looked out into the foyer of the Garden. Yazoo stepped back form the window and picked up his rifle before walking out of his room.

Quistis was lying in her bed wide awake wondering about everything. Her mind seemed to be unable to shut off thus keeping her awake. Quistis got to her feet and removed her pyjamas before slipping into her normal clothes and walked out of her room. Two steps out of the door and she almost walked into Yazoo who managed to stop her by catching her by the shoulders. Quistis did not move for a few seconds but instead gazed into Yazoo's eyes. Yazoo waved his hand in front of her face startling Quistis.

"Sorry" said Quistis

"It's okay" said Yazoo "What brings you out this late?" Quistis and Yazoo walked down the flight of stairs which led to the lower floor of the dormitories before walking out into the foyer.

"I just couldn't sleep" said Quistis "You?"

"Likewise" said Yazoo.

"So how'd the three of you get together?" asked Quistis. Yazoo smiled

"Through Garden" said Yazoo "That weird student confidence building thing"

"You don't seem like the kind of man who has low confidence" said Quistis

"I never have, which is why I was teaching" said Yazoo "The same thing was happening with Kadaj and Loz"

"Which Garden?" asked Quistis

"Trabia" said Yazoo.

"Do you know Selphie?" asked Quistis

"Heard of her" said Yazoo "She was very active in Trabia and it sounds like the same is happening here" Quistis laughed

"Of course" said Quistis "Selphie is running everything in the Quad, god help you when she comes after you in a week for help" Yazoo laughed, for one of the first ever times. Yazoo stopped and looked over the edge into the crystal blue water of the Garden's pool.

"What?" asked Quistis looking over the edge. Yazoo drew a line with his finger

"Fracture lines" he said. Quistis squinted and noticed the line

"How did you see that?" asked Quistis

"Sensed it" said Yazoo

"We should go tell Squall" said Quistis

"I don't think it will effect the Garden at all" said Yazoo.

"No but if a fiend locates it, especially if your senses are as good as theirs" said Quistis

"Fiends?" queried Yazoo. Quistis pointed to the junction they had arrived at, it was the training area.

"They could break through" said Quistis.

As though her words held power the fracture got wider until it split sending tonnes more water streaming into the training area and destroying the locks upon the electronic gate and thus setting the fiends free in a wave of teeth and muscle.