Chapter 15 up already? amazing isn't it? I think this is the most amount of writing i've done in a while. I really appreciate all the reviews! It's you guys that keep me going! And i have to say... i'm actually really interested in my own story. Thanks for all the support you guys!
The first strike sent shockwaves throughout the entire memorial and blew not only Squall and the Fake Seifer back, but the rest of the group as well. Squall quickly recovered for a second attack as Seifer pushed off the ceiling to dive at him. He missed Squall and slammed into the floor with his Gunblade.
"Nice move Princess." He chuckled at Squall. "Try this one then."
With an almost supersonic spin, Seifer closed the gap between them and struck at Squall with a blazing flurry of attacks. As he fought to defend, Squall jumped into the air and onto the chamber that housed Rinoa. Springing forward he assaulted his opponent with one fast strike, which Seifer blocked with a smile crossing his face.
"Ooh, not too shabby." Snickered the Fake Seifer.
Squall slid to a stop in a few feet away from the Fake Seifer and stood facing him with his Gunblade ready. With another laugh, Seifer ran at him with his hand raised.
'A Fire Spell like the last time?' Thought Squall as he prepared for the attack.
He had guessed right and blocked the Fire blast back at Seifer as it reached him. He attempted to strike him right after but missed once again. This version of Seifer was definitely stronger.
"I could have sworn you were better than this, Leonhart." The Fake Seifer scoffed. "I think you've gotten soft on me."
Squall began to fire random spells at Seifer, who dodged them with ease, but never really counterattacked. As the rest of the group stared on in some kind of trance, Max continued his meditative state. The power to revive someone took much energy and concentration; something that he could not do without their help. As he sat there, eyes closed and breath deep and slow, the past memories began to make their way back to him. Past battles, the fight against his younger self, Ultemicia… Ultemicia.
"Still missed, Princess." Smirked the Fake Seifer.
His words rang true, every attack Squall attempted, Seifer either blocked or merely moved out of the way. It began to annoy him more than anything.
"Renzokuken!" Squall began his initial Limit attack.
However, every strike missed Seifer once more as he continued. He jumped back and raised his Gunblade towards the sky as a gigantic blast emanated from it.
"Blasting Zone!"
Squall brought the blast down upon Seifer with full force… or at least he hoped. As the blast cleared, Seifer emerged from the rubble with no smug smile like before. At least he had done some damage, thought Squall. The Fake Seifer stabbed the ground and pulled himself farther out of the rubble from the attack, no smug smirk on his face.
"You actually got me that time." Said Seifer, all laughter gone from his voice. "I'm surprised, Leonhart, I think I underestimated you."
"Glad I could liven up your day."
With another shout, Squall ran at Seifer, Gunblade at his side. He attempted another side slash, but once again, missed.
"Fine then." He said as he brought his hand to his face and out again. "Bahamut!"
If he couldn't beat him with his own strength, then the strength of the GF could help him. The massive Dragon GF flew from the clouds and charged up its Mega Flare attack, as Seifer stood there seemingly entranced by it. The GF's had learned a way to stun the enemy and make sure they received all the damage possible. In a way, it made it seem a bit cowardly, but Squall had no other choice unless…
"Now!" Screamed Squall.
Bahamut unleashed its fury on Seifer as he stood there motionless and took every blast of the attack in full force. Squall wasted no time in following up the attack with another limit break.
"Lion Heart!"
Almost the split second after Bahamut disappeared, he was on Seifer and initiated the first deadly attack. Too bewildered to comprehend the quick succession of attacks of Squall, Seifer left himself open to every single strike until he landed on the ground, defeated once again. Squall breathed heavily as he kneeled after the attack. He had nothing left to fight with and it showed. As the Fake Seifer's body disintegrated before them, the group raced to Squalls' aid. Max, however, merely stood, walked towards Rinoa's Chamber, and placed a hand on the cold glass-like exterior.
"Reverto suus phasmatis ex ultra." Max chanted as he placed the other hand on the chamber. He closed his eyes and called to the rest of the group. "Please bring Squall over here… he has the most memories of Rinoa. I'll need all your help later on."
They lifted Squall and moved him next to Max who opened his eyes and reached out one hand to him.
"If you can," He began. "Remember your fondest memory of Rinoa."
Squall lifted his hand up to Max, somewhat dead, and grabbed hold as tightly as he could. He thought back, back to that night on the balcony of Garden the night after they had defeated Ultemicia the first time. How he held her tight, how big and bright the moon was that night, when they first kissed…
"That's great Squall, just keep her memory alive."
He played it over and over. That one memory when he finally smiled, for the first time in his life actually smiled sincerely. All the emotions he had felt since her death welled up inside him. As the tears began to fall, Squall gripped even tighter.
"Please bring her back, Max!"
With a quick nod Max began to focus more power onto Rinoa. He then turned to the res of the group.
"I need all of your strength right now. Please lend me your memories!"
They gathered around Max and Squall near the chamber and grabbed each other's hands. Max began chanting even louder and with more passion.
"Reverto suus phasmatis ex ultra!"
The rest soon joined in the chanting as a blue light began to cover them. As they continued, it grew and grew in brightness until it completely covered the entire Chamber Room. With one final chant Max opened his eyes and focused the blue light into Rinoa, who shook as it entered her heart.
"Rinoa Heartily," Began Max. "Return to this world and rid it once again of the Evil, oh Sorceress Rinoa!"
The blue light had emptied into her. She shook one last time and then… Rinoa Heartily opened her eyes and smiled once more.
Shes BACK! hee hee, you didn't think i'd actually make it where she WASN'T ressurected did you? lol Well i hope you liked reading it as much as i did writing it. Vincent Sekod
