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Some things it seems are simply meant to be past. She mused silently laying on the great bed in the room that had been her prison for the last two weeks, she had swiftly grown Bored with the TV that she had discovered but decided to flip absently though the channels anyway having nothing better to do. Her mind wandered ebbing and winding around old memories of her childhood here within this sprawling complex realizing increasingly how things all come together. She remembered the Stories Siefer had told her about where he had been. It was all a little sketchy everything seemed to have holes. Infirm and blurry, with all the peripheral faces obscured things seemed to merely flow Picture by picture. She remembered more minor battles, more small combats, arguments and fights. She smiled rather freely at the thoughts, she had always somehow managed to best both of them. Neither Raijin nor Siefer could ever get the upper hand on the White Haired woman, never losing her cool, merely winning and walking away, bullies thinned out and conflict slowed. She remembered vividly those days though, peace and happiness more than a few nights of sitting in the secret place and looking out across the sprawling Garden all lit up and shining with her friends, her brothers beside her. The soft words she pulled that memory to the forefront and let the reel play slowly….

"Hey Fu? You think we have any chance on that Exam tomorrow, I don't wanna fail another one, ya know?" The Dark skinned male spoke his fears so easily, his heart on his shoulder and his thoughts on his lips. Nothing to hide and nothing hidden. He had been so kind, he was big yes, and that was his true power, sheer muscle. He had been so gentle with her though, always soft and squishy with her treating her as though he were afraid to break her with the merest touch…he had always managed to make her smile, sure his questions were a little dim but he never goofed up too badly, unless it was math. Give him a Bo and he could perfectly anticipate his opponent and flatten them in nothing flat. But give him a Simple Algebraic equation and he would sit scratching his head for an hour. It was kind of endearing about him. That night he was in a good place though, not really even asking the question he stated just trying to break the silence, he could never stand the Quiet.

"You will if you don't eventually Force a little brains into that thick head of yours Rai" The Blonde stated with an edge of sarcasm, even through that veil however she knew he was a softy and was just as spooked about the test as he. He was smarter but he was never what one would call "Book smart" he was always goofing off instead of studying. More at home in some gangland than any classroom. He was pig headed and had a slightly off color sense of humor. He smiled so much, Raijin and I often thought his face may be stuck like that. He was a Dreamer though, his mind always in the clouds at the height of life and the Center of attention. Boisterous and loud he never did learn to stow it and his mouth often got him in trouble before his fists ever landed. But through all the faults and dreams he was strong and centered, a pillar of leadership and ability, the Natural Leader.

"Well you know, Coach demands the best and I just feel like I got an obligation, ya know?" He shot back with a little guilty hesitation.

"I know someone who is Cheating off Fu again, eh? Eh?" she just watched as Siefer poked Raijin in the arm and continued repeating that one syllable over and over unt l Raijin pushed him off, with a laugh and they shoved each other around but ended up with each other in headlocks trying to give a mutual noogie. Her laughter echoed through the room as they slowly called a draw and she planted her hands on the edge of the table shewas sitting on and smiled mutedly, The young White haired woman socked both of them in the head once and raised her hand.

"WINNER!" And they all laughed until slowly falling back into silence they looked back and forth an unspoken agreement and a solemn oath. Nothing, and nothing would ever cause them to stop being friends.

The sound of the Door opening Shocked her from her reviere and she spun reaching for her Pinwheel, only to then realize she didn't have it. She sighed and stood brushing out the Blue vest and pants she was wearing, facing the open door as two of those muted faculty members stepped in followed by Squall, once inside he motioned them to leave one almost protested but the other turned and left and then the second merely followed suit leaving Him and Her alone. She was a bit struck, and stood silent her mouth in a thin line her eyes hard, what did he want now? Was he going to turn her in? Was there even going to be a trial? Thoughts rushed through her mind blazing a trail into darker and darker themes. Until finally a word bubbled up and out.

"YES?"

"We have come forward and your trial will be held here, under the Head instructor, Gardenmaster, and Myself, we will review the case with the Headmaster. Also attending will be Gardenmaster and headmaster of Galbania Garden where many of your crimes were committed. It has already been arranged, and will commence tomorrow. I just came here to tell you that I am going to use all the Clout I have to push for lenience." He turned on his heel leaving the stunned woman again with a dumbfounded look on her face, the foremost question in her mind, Why?

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He walked out of the room and into the hall not even giving her space to talk; he let out a strong breath the moment he heard the door slide closed behind him. That was the Easy part. Now for the more difficult aspect, convinceing Both Selphie and Quistis of his views…. He left word with one of the Faculty and went back to his office and sat behind his desk, looking out, it would take some time to get them down here, he let his mind wander and drift through the grand expanse of memory, his mind slipping back. Thinking over and over about one night years ago, only a single noiseless fragment but it had been so important not eve The GFs ould rip it free…

He sat on the Grass looking out into the grand Blue expanse of the sky, they great clouds of white slowly drifting lazily through the ocean of the heavens, there was no sound but he could remember. The surprise that accompanied the attack, a Capparilla, so far from the forest was unheard of, but it's sonic blast was unmistakeable as he felt his mind go soft in the pitched squeal. He had raised his Gunblade but his hands were shaking so badly he could hardly hold it. He saw the thing andvance slowly and it's abdoment connected with ferocious force smashing him to the ground as it screamed and moved in his blade lashed out. He barely cut the beast only forceing it back for a moment before again trying to strike him again he forced it back as he slowly tried to scramble to his feet. He had just enough time to see the mouth before it hit his bare arm and cut deep all he could do was scream and try to pull away, tears clouding his vision as he watched his arm being shredded, slowly Terror settled in his guts as it finally let go. He fell to the ground doing everything he could to staunch the bleeding. Before the final blow could land though, a disk raked its face and it screeched and turned on it's new attacker only to be met with a second gash, this time though the aim was dead and the Head slipped free of the rubbery flesh slipping to land with a sick plop on the ground. His vision had begun to narrow and he say only a face, like that of an angel, Paled and hardened her red eyes focused in on him even as he lost consiousness one word echoed in his mind. "Safe…"

She had long known who his savior was, and thought about it often. He sighed, his greatest enemy for that one moment had been his friend, had saved his life. He would be Damned before he allowed her to Die without returning the favor. He would Save her, no matter what it took. Now it was his turn to have his thoughts interrupted as he spun to meet the face of Quistis with Selphie walking in the Door. He motioned for them to sit and began to talk, he told everything, every detail every thought and feeling on the issue. His eyes drifting between them both as they sat in rapt attention. He slowly came to a close and sat back in the seat looking between the two.

"That is the entire story, everything."

They were both silent even Selphie managing to look completely serious as they spoke quietly between the two of them and then sat up. Quistis Cleared her throat as Selphie sat rigid in her chair looking distant, she cleared her throat again and Selphie snapped out of it.

"Oh! Squall. We want to help." Those were the most beautiful words he had ever heard in his life

.A/N: Sorry it has been so Damned long, I have been kinda distracted with School. I hope this extra longchapter will make up for it, I think it was time to Clear up a little of the Reasoning in this strange turn of events. And with any luck, make the next chapter easier to Write. Please, Read and then REVIEW. I am getting next to no feedback aside from my dear friends Camille, and Mare-Mare. Thank you again. I look forward to your opinions.