Place: Outside the Manor
Actors: The Heroes (Will refer to Zell, Quistis, Selphie, Irvine, Rinoa, and Squall), Angry man
Time: Waiting for the General to let them in
Singers: Irvine, and Zell
Song: Cool (Cool, From 'West Side Story')
(The curtain rises to see the group of six standing outside the house of the General, waiting to be aloud in. Zell is passing back and forth, Squall and Irvine are leaning on the back wall, Rinoa and Selphie are having a conversation, and Quistis is reading one of her many books.)
Zell: Dang it!
(At this Zell punches the ground, each of the others look at him, as though he's crazy)
Zell: I'm sick of waiting! What's taking so long!
(Quistis puts her book away and stands as he says the next line)
Zell:
I don't get why we have to wait here, we've been to the tomb, we
even fought those stupid brothers...no offence...and now we have to
wait until we're given the ok?! It doesn't make sense!
Selphie:
Is it supposed to? I mean, all we're doing is waiting; you should
be a bit more patient
Zell:
I wanna get this over with!
(As he yells this, another man walking down the street is heard)
Man:
Hey you
Zell:
Huh?
Man:
Yeah, You! Shut up, we're getting a parade ready!
Zell:
Yeah, well come over here and say that you damn monkey!
Man:
I've better things to do with my time then waste it with some
bastered Hoodlum!
Zell:
What'd you say!
(Zell runs to chase after the man, but is held back by Irvine and Quistis)
Zell:
Let me at 'im, let me at 'im!
Irvine:
Cool it!
Zell:
No!
(Zell gets free of there grip and points at Irvine)
Zell:
I don't have to do what you say!
Irvine:
Well start, cause I know what I'm talking about!
Zell:
Oh yeah!
Irvine:
Yeah! Ya Hoodlum!
(Zell runs to attack Irvine but is held back by Squall)
Zell:
Take that back!
Irvine:
I will once you calm down!
Zell:
I swear the next creep who calls me hoodlum...
Irvine: You'll
laugh.
(He walks to Zell and grabs his shoulder, then turns to the others)
Irvine: Yeah, now you all better dig this and dig it good. No matter who or what is eatin' at you, man you show it and you are dead! I've learned this!(He looks to Zell)
Irvine: You are cuttin' a hole in yourselves for them to stick in a red hot umbrella and open it, wide
(Selphie cringes at the image)
Irvine: You wanna live in this lousy world? You play it cool
(As he says this he makes a motion with his hands, basically telling Zell to calm down)
Music, which is a low, steady jazz beat, with a bit of an evil undertone starts
Zell:
(I wanna get even!)
Irvine: (Get cool!)
Zell: (I wanna
bust!)
Irvine: (Bust cool!)
Zell: (Let me go!)
Irvine: (Go
cool!)
Boy,
boy, crazy boy
Get
cool, boy
Got
a rocket in your pocket
Keep
coolly cool boy
(Irvine and Zell have a quick fight, which looks more like dancing then anything. In the end, Zell falls to the ground, and Irvine nods to him. He spins once, lands on his right leg, stamps down with his left and bends over and begins to snap as he sings the next line, walking around Zell, who is beginning to stand up)
Irvine:Don't
get hot
'Cause
man you got
Some
high times ahead
Take
it slow
And
Daddy-o
You
can live it up and die in bed
(Zell stands and begins to think about what Irvine is saying. After Irvine's last line, Zell nods and begins to dance. He jumps, spins, and seems to be doing some tough ballet mixed with break dancing. After he's finished he ends in the same position as Irvine did before and is snapping like Irvine is doing the whole time Zell's dancing)
Irvine:Boy,
boy, crazy boy Stay
loose, boy
Breeze
it
Buzz
it
Easy
does it
Turn
off the juice, boy
Go
man, go
But
not like a yo-yo school boy
Just
play it cool, boy
Real
cool
(Zell and Irvine begin to dance in the same fashion as before, but this time in unison. After many complicated spins and break dancing moves with lines of "Cool", or "Crazy" said between the two (Sorry for the bad explanations people) they both land beside each other, Zell down on one knee, and Irvine just behind him, standing, but bending his knees, they're both snapping. Zell is facing the left, and Irvine is facing the right)
Zell
and Irvine:
Boy, boy, crazy boy
Stay
loose, boy
Breeze
it
Buzz
it
Easy
does it
Turn
off the juice, boy
Just
play it cool, boy
Real
cool
The music decrescendos to almost nothing as Zell and Irvine stand. Irvine and Zell look at each other and nod, and then walk to each side of the group, Zell to the right, Irvine to the left. They are snapping the whole time. As they both reach their intended spot, both stop and face the audience, still snapping. After a little of this, the music stops as they point and say the next line
Irvine and Zell: (Cool)
(Selphie and Rinoa begin to clap and laugh as Zell suddenly realizes what happened and blushes and looks to the ground. Irvine basks in the praise as he bows and waves his hand. Squall sighs and turns to the door. Quistis giggles, but then silently returns to reading her book)
Irvine: So now you get what I mean Zell, if you stay cool, you've just gonna get burned, and in this day'n age, literally
(Zell sighs)
Zell:
Yeah...I suppose, thanks
Irvine:
Hey, no prob! Just ah, put it on my tab
(At this the door to the manor, a soldier stands there, looking nervous)
Soldier: Um..You may enter
Zell:
Finally!
(Zell quickly runs in, followed by Selphie, Quistis stands again and enters the manor, Irvine seems to be looking at Quistis's butt as she walks, and he quickly follows in. Rinoa looks to Squall as he quietly begins to walk in. He looks to Rinoa, nods, and then continues in. Rinoa sighs and looks at the giant manor, then enters herself as the curtain closes)
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Place: The streets of Galbadia
Actors: Quistis, Seifer, and People in Town
Time: Before the mission, the free time before the mission starts
Singers: Seifer, Quistis, and Civilians
Song: One Short Day ('One Short Day' From 'Wicked')
(The curtain rises to see Quistis wandering the streets of Galbadia, two shopping bags full of things, (Potions, Phoenix Downs, and the like) waiting to the mission to start, and stocking on some previsions that they may need. As she is walking we hear a loud voice yelling)
Seifer: Yeah, and so's you're old lady!
(At the sound of the voice Quistis stops, she looks to the left, and we see Seifer run onto the stage. Quistis gasps and holds her hands to her chest as she sees him. Seifer turns toward Quistis, smiles an arrogant grin, and slowly walks over to her)
Seifer:
Well...if it isn't little Miss Instructor
Quistis:
Se-Seifer! Ho-How did you survive?!
Seifer:
Survive?
Quistis:
You, you were killed, for trying to kill the president, weren't
you?
(At this Seifer laughs)
Seifer: Me, killed? Now what have you been smoking Instructor?
(After Seifer says this Quistis chuckles)
Quistis: I'm happy you're alright
(She smiles a genuine smile at him, which in turn causes Seifer to smile as well)
Quistis: If you weren't executed, what happened to you?
(Seifer shows some hesitation, but smiles again as he speaks)
Seifer: Well, they said that since the president wasn't injured, that they would withhold the charges if I were to do something for them, so, obviously I said yes
(Seifer chuckles at his own joke)
Quistis:
What was it?
Seifer:
(Off handedly) Oh, just to protect someone
Quistis:
Who, The president?
Seifer:
You could say that
Quistis:
Well, alright!
(An. Sorry if she seems naive, I'm trying to make this work! She's smart about it trust me!)
Seifer: Anyway! Why worry about it, I've got time off for a while, so, hey, how would you like me to show you around the City
(At this Quistis begins to think, she walks away from Seifer a bit as if thinking)
Quistis:
Well, I'm here on business...
Seifer:
Oh, well obviously it's hard, with those shopping bags in your
hands
(Quistis blushes and looks away, then, she quickly changes to Instructor mode)
Quistis:
Seifer, I do appreciate to offer, but I must decline, I'm here on
official SeeD business, and if I am found to be slacking off I will
be pushed from my position
Seifer:
Whoa...that was unexpected. Listen Instructor, you need to loosen up
Quistis:
Loosen up?
Seifer:
Yeah, you take everything too seriously
Quistis:
this mission is serious
Seifer:
Well, you're not doing the mission now are you?
(Quistis looks away)
Quistis:
Well...no
Seifer:
See! Exactly, which says that there is no reason why not,
besides...this may just help you do you're mission easier
(Quistis turns back to Seifer)
Quistis:
What do you mean?
Seifer:
It's been shown that people who are more relaxed tend to do better
than people who aren't, and I can tell you're tense
(Quistis looks shocked)
Quistis:
Well Seifer...you've actually said something smart for a change
Seifer:
That was a low blow
(Quistis giggles, and in turn so does Seifer, after a minute Quistis again looks deep in thought, as if fighting a war with herself. Finally, she nods)
Quistis:
Alright Seifer...I'll go, but only for a little!
Seifer:
Perfect! Just follow me Instructor, I'll show you the beauties of
the Emerald City
Music starts, it's a soft, up beat rock type tune
(Seifer wraps an arm around Quistis's waist as he says "Here, let me take that for you" He grabs one of Quistis's bags)
Civilians:
One short day
In
the Emerald City
Quistis:
(Emerald City?)
Seifer:
(It's what the Galbaians call it)
Civilians:
One short day
In
the Emerald City
(The background seems to be changing as they walk trough the city, people suddenly rush onto the city, people getting ready for the parade, people shopping, everyone looks happy)
Civilians:
One short day
In
the Emerald City One
short day
Full
of so much to do
Ev'ry
way
That
you look in the city
There's
something exquisite
You'll
want to visit
Before
the day's through
(Seifer is pointing out random things, and Quistis is a little bit bored, until she sees something she's truly interested it)
Seifer: There
are buildings as tall as Redwood Trees
Some
Dress salons
Quistis: And libraries!
Seifer: Palaces!
Quistis: Museums!
Both: A
hundred strong
There
are wonders like we've never seen
Quistis: It's all grand
Seifer: Not exactly green!But I think I've found the place where I belong!
Both: I
wanna be
In
this hoi polloi
Seifer: So this is why I'm here today
To
make my life and make my way
Both: But for today, we'll wander and enjoy!
All: One short day
In
the Emerald City
One
short day
To
have a lifetime of fun
One
short day
Both: And we're warning the city
Now
that we're in here
You'll
know we've been here
All: Before we are done!
(As Seifer and Quistis continue to run through the City, they stop to see a traveling show troupe, performing a little show about the Sorceress. As they stop to watch it, Quistis looks uncomfortable Seifer notices and puts an arm around her waist again, Quistis smiles, against her logic telling her not to)
Music changes to a still up beat, but a bit child-like music
Show
Troupe: Who's the mage
Whose
major itinerary
Is
making all us merrier?
Who's
the sage
Who's
sagely sailed in to save our posteriors?
Who
enthusiastic consuming,
Has
all of us honeymooning?
Woo
- oo -oo
Isn't
she wonderful?
(The
wonderful Sorceress!)
(Seifer and Quistis get bored with it and continue walking their own way, both smiling and singing their own tune in conjunction with the Show Troupes)
Seifer
and Quistis: Show Troupe:
One short
day Who's
the mage
In the Emerald City Whose major itinerary
One short
day Is making all us merrier
To have a lifetime Whose the
sage who
Of fun Sagely
sailed in to save
What a
way Our posteriors
To be seeing the city:
Music slows down drastically
Both:Where so many roam toWe'll call it home, too
And then, just like now
We can say:
(They both turn to face each other, Seifer is holding Quistis's hands, smiling, as is Quistis, they seem as if they're in they're own little world)
Both:We're two new friends
Seifer:Two good friends
Quistis:(No)
(Seifer looks to the ground for a minute)
Seifer: (Oh…)
Quistis: Two best friends
(Seifer looks up and smiles, as they continue to look at each other it seems as if they're about to kiss)
The music picks up again
(Everyone around them begins to sing causing them both to come out of their dream world)
Civilians:
Sharing one wonderful
One
short:
Selphie's voice: (Quistis!)
Soldier's voice: (Sir Seifer!)
All: DAY!
Music ends
(As the song ends, Seifer and Quistis look around quickly, suddenly the both turn to each other)
Seifer/Quistis:
I have to go! Oh...
Quistis:
Well...I have to finish why I'm here
Seifer:
Yeah...and it seems my day off's up
(Quistis giggles and looks as Seifer)
Seifer:
I'll see you, after your mission, right?
Quistis:
Yes...I'd like that
(She smiles, until she hears Selphie's voice again)
Quistis: I've got to go
(Quistis turns and runs quickly, but turns once, smiles at Seifer, then runs off the stage to the right. Right after she runs, a soldier runs in)
Soldier: Sir Seifer!
(Seifer doesn't notice as he begins to think, the lights dim as he turns and faces the audience)
Singer: Seifer
Song: A Sentimental Man (A Sentimental Man, From 'Wicked')
(An. Hey, it works! Ha-ha)
Music that is slow and steady starts, almost soothing
Seifer: I
am a sentimental man
Who
always longed have...a lover...
That's
why I'll do the best I can
To
treat that woman with the best respect...
I
offer...
One
day I promise I will raise her high
'Cuz
I think everyone deserves
The
chance to fly
And
helping you with your ascent
Allows
me to feel so, so useful...
For
I am A Sentimental Man
After he carries the note, the music stops and he returns to his original spot, and we hear the Soldier speak again
Soldier: Sir Seifer!
(Seifer finally wakes up and turns to the soldier)
Seifer: What is it?!
Soldier: Sir Seifer (He salutes) you're requested at the palace, immediately!
(Seifer sighs)
Seifer:
Alright, lead the way, ass hole
Soldier:
um...right this way...sir
(The soldier leads Seifer to the left of the stage as the Curtain closes)
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Place: The General's Manor, Outside in the City, Inside the Palace, and Outside the Palace
Actors: The Heroes, Seifer, and the Soldiers
Time: In the middle of it all, while everything is going on
Singers: Squall, Irvine, Seifer, Quistis, Rinoa, Zell, Selphie, and the Soldiers
Song: Preparations (Tonight (Quintet), from West Side Story)
(The curtain opens to see five places; we see Squall and Irvine to the right of the stage, waiting in a crowd of people in front of the Palace. To the left, we see the inside of the Manor, and we see Zell and Selphie trying desperately to escape, Quistis is sitting down thinking of what to do. Above them, in-between the first two stages, we see Seifer, holding his Gunblade behind him are many Soldiers, ready to protect whom they has been assigned. Then, below them, we see Rinoa, trying to sneak into the palace via some crates piled up to the side)
The music starts, it a low, almost march beat
Squall: The
SeeDs are gonna have their day
Tonight
Soldier: I'm
gonna do this thing my way
Tonight
Squall
and Irvine:
The
Headmasters the grumble: "Make it quick"
But
if it starts a rumble,
We're
ready to mix
(The light comes off of those scenes, and changes to Zell and Selphie)
Zell: We've
gotta get outta this lot
Tonight.
(Selphie points out the window to the arches)
Selphie: We've gotta get there
to our spot
Tonight
Zell
and Selphie:
We
need to get out of here
Scream,
shout!
Here
there has to be something,
To
help us get out
Tonight
(The light returns to Squall, Irvine, and Seifer's spots, but the light also stays on Zell, Quistis, and Selphie's spot)
Soldiers,
Squall, and Irvine:
We're
gonna rock it tonight,
We're
gonna jazz it up and have us a ball!
They're
gonna get it tonight;
The
more they turn it on the harder they'll fall!
Irvine: Well this is stupid!
Zell: Well this is stupid!
All
so far:
But
we're the ones who have to stop it once and for all!
Tonight!
The tune changes a bit, but it's still the same tune as before
(The light now shines on Rinoa, who is busy trying to climb the crates)
Rinoa: I
know I'm gonna show them all
Tonight
I'll
prove that I'm as tough as Squall
Tonight
(She stops climbing to think of what she's gonna do)
Rinoa: I'll
walk into her chambers,
Stand
tall,
She'll
take my gift so gladly,
And
then she will fall!
Tonight!
(Seifer puts away his Gunblade, sighs and walks to the window he looks down and sees Quistis's bag that she left with him, he smiles, then looks to the stars)
Seifer: (I
hope she's alright...)
Tonight,
tonight,
Won't
be just any night,
Tonight
there will be no morning star
Tonight,
tonight, I'll see my love tonight
And
for us, stars will stop where they are!
(Falls to his knees, as if he's praying)
Today
The
minutes seem like hours,
The
hours go so slowly,
The
sky it seems so bright...
Oh
moon, grow bright,
And
make this endless day endless night!
(Squall, turning to Irvine, begins to brief him)
Squall: I'm
counting on you to be there
Tonight
I
hope you hit her strait and square
Tonight
That
Sorceress I tell you
Will
go down
And
when she's finally beaten
We've
won this round!
(Quistis sighs and finally stands she looks out the window, and begins to sing)
(Squall,
Irvine, and Quistis sing simultaneously)
Squall: So
I can count on you Irvine? Quistis:
Tonight, tonight
Irvine:That's
right. Won't be just
any night,
Squall:You're
gonna do this, am I right? Tonight there will be no
Irvine:You're
right Morning star
Squall:
Then take her down
Irvine:
You got it now
Squall:
Then we wait till the clock chimes...
Irvine:
Tonight...
(Now,
the lights sine on each person as they each begin to sing
simultaneously)
Zell
and Selphie: Squall
and Irvine:
We
gotta get out tonight! We're
gonna rock it tonight.
We
gotta stop her tonight We'll take her down tonight!
She
began it, Tonight!
She
came to this world; They began it
So
she began it!
They
began it!
So
we have to get out We're gonna do it our own
way
We're
gonna do it out own way, We're gonna end it today
We
will end this today We're gonna rock it
tonight
Tonight!
Tonight!
Rinoa: Quistis:
Tonight,
tonight
Tonight, tonight
I'll
show them all tonight I'll see my love tonight
I
know what I can do, so just watch And for us, stars
will stop where
they are
Rinoa's
gonna save the day, Quistis and Seifer:
Rinoa's
gonna prove her way, Today the minutes seem like
hours.
My
father will not get his way! The hours go so slowly,
Tonight,
tonight, And
still the sky is light.
Tonight,
this very night Oh moon, grow bright;
And
make this endless day endless night
All: Tonight!
(The curtain closes as we see each group of people do something, Rinoa runs along the roof, into the Palace, Seifer checks his Gunblade once more and then walks down a set of stairs, Squall and Irvine look as they see the president on top of the Palace, Zell puts the glass in the hand of the statue, and calls to the others, and they each run down the stairwell)
####################################################################
Place: Inside the Clock Tower
Actors: Squall, Irvine, and Rinoa
Time: While Squall, Rinoa, and Irvine are waiting to the time to become 20:00:00
Singer: Squall
Song: Cool (Reprise) (From Cool, but my own creation)
(The lights flash quickly to Irvine, Squall and Rinoa, Irvine in almost in the Fetal Position, as he's sitting there visibly shaking. Squall is kneeling next to him, Rinoa is a little ways off to the left, watching)
Irvine:
I can't do it Squall, I can't! It's too much pressure!
Squall:
No, calm down I know you can do this
(There's a shaking as the Carousal Clock rises up)
Squall:
Listen Irvine it's almost time, we can't have you freaking out
now!
Irvine:
Squall I can't!
(Irvine turns to Squall)
Irvine:
I can't! You hear me, I'm losing my cool! If I miss it's all
over for us! What then huh? What then?!
Squall:
Listen...this is nothing
(Squall quickly looks to Rinoa)
Squall: Listen...
The
music for cool begins, but it's much slower and softer
Squall: Boy,
Boy, Crazy boy,
Stay
cool boy,
Breeze
it,
Buzz
it,
Easy
does it,
Turn
off the juice boy,
You
can do it; it's not that hard,
It's
just a signal, to keep me on guard
Just
play it cool boy, real cool...
The music decrescendos, to a halt
Irvine:
(Softly) Just a signal...
Squall:
Yeah, that's right
Irvine:
(Louder) Just a Signal
(Irvine turns around and points his gun out towards the Sorceress)
Irvine: (Shouting) Just a Signal!
(You can hear the gun shoot as the bullet flies toward the Sorceress, as it comes to her; she raises a barrier that bounces the bullet off, missing her. Irvine, shouting in anguish, sits back)
Irvine:
......I missed...
Squall:
It's alright, you were right on target, leave the rest to me. Protect
Rinoa
(Squall then draws his Gunblade and runs off the Clock Tower)
Scene jump
(Squall is standing in front of the Sorceress; Seifer is in front, protecting her)
Seifer:
Well then Leonheart, it seems we meet again
Squall:
I don't know how you survived, but I'll end this before I find
out
Seifer:
Testy, Testy...heh-heh-heh...
Music begins that's a weird, twisted sound and a bit of a rock tune
Singers: Squall and Seifer
Song: The Fight (You Just Can't Win, from Pokemon Live...please don't kill me alright, this and 'One Short Day' were requests!)
(Seifer steps down, draws his Gunblade and stands eye to eye with Squall; they begin to circle each other while they're singing)
Seifer: You're
way out of your league, Squall,
You've
more than met your match
(Comes forward to strike Squall, but he moves out of the way)
Squall:
Well I guess you're slowing down Seifer,
Can't
hit what you can't catch
Seifer: Soon
the whole world will know
The
genius of our plan
Squall: We
will find a way to stop you
Any
way we can.
Seifer: You've
always been the good guy,
Why
not try joining us
Squall: I'm
not gonna side with you
You've
gone raving mad!
Seifer: What! Now who told you this?
Squall: Just put this in the past!
Seifer: Listen
to me, Leonheart
Nice
guys finish last!
Both: (Oh no!) You'll never win!
Seifer: You're not that strong.
Squall: You will pay for your sins.
Seifer: You've
got it all wrong
You'll
never win!
Squall: We're gonna shut you down
Seifer: Your chances are slim
Squall: No more fooling around!
Both: Let
the battle begin!
You
just can't win!
(There is the sound of running feet and clashing steel and Squall and Seifer finally meet)
Music stops
(The battle begins as they turn, swing, and fire at each other in cold blood. Seifer seems too confident with himself, while Squall almost looks like he doesn't want to do this. Their blades met again as Seifer begins to speak)
Seifer:
Just like training, eh Squall?
Squall:
Not enough for me, one of us might have to-
(Squall didn't get to finish as a gloved hand hit his face. Seifer stands strait as he watches Squall fall to the ground)
Seifer: What was that Leonheart?
(Seifer smirks and charges again. Squall quickly stands and goes on the assault. They continue their assault on each other, until a voice is heard. Both Squall and Seifer look to the left to see Quistis standing there, with Zell and Selphie behind her)
Quistis:
Seifer!
Seifer:
Quistis! Grah!
(Seifer is sent flying back as Squall sends a blizzara spell his way, as Seifer looks up, he looks to Quistis, who looks like she's about to cry)
Quistis: How could you...
(Seifer looks to the ground...he knows what she meant. Suddenly there was a cry as Rinoa comes onto the scene, followed by Irvine. They each watch as the Sorceress fires three long Ice Spears strait at Squall. One puncturing him right through the heart)
Rinoa: NO!
(Rinoa quickly ran to Squall as he fell from the float. Rinoa reached out for him but was to late)
Rinoa: Squall!
(She jumps off the float, followed by Zell, Selphie, and Irvine. Quistis looks at Seifer, and walks strait towards him. The Sorceress raises her arm to harm her as well, but Seifer stands and faces her)
Seifer: Please...let me speak to her
(The Sorceress looked at him, and then nods. Seifer turns to Quistis)
Quistis:
How could you...How could you lie to me?!
Seifer:
I never lied! What about you? You have a mission? Why did you tell
me?!
Quistis:
What difference would it have made!
Seifer:
Something wouldn't have happened that I didn't want to happen!
Quistis:
Truly...What, tell me?!
Seifer:
I wouldn't have...! Grah Why am I telling you, leave before you're
arrested!
Quistis:
No, Not until I hurt you for what you've done!
(Quistis grabs her whip and runs at Seifer, but Seifer reacts quickly. He grabs her right arm and throws her whip to the ground. Quistis looks at the whip, then at her hand, which Seifer is still holding. She blushes and pulls away)
Quistis:
You son of a-
Seifer:
Shut it!
Quistis:
Damn it Seifer!
Music begins it's a single beat, but it continues into a strong tune
Quistis: I
hope you're happy!
I
hope you're happy now
I
hope you're happy how you
Hurt
your cause forever
I
hope you think you're clever!
Seifer: I hope you're
happy
I
hope you're happy, too
I've
always seen how you
Would
grovel in submission
To
feed your own ambition
Both: So though I can't imagine how
I
hope you're happy, right now
(Seifer turns and begins to walk to The Sorceress, but Quistis stops him)
Quistis: (Please
Seifer...Please...help us now)
You
can still become, a SeeD
What
you've worked and waited for
You
can have all you ever wanted:
(Seifer bows his head)
Seifer: (I
know)
But
I don't want it –
(No)
- I can't want it
Anymore:
(He turns and faces her)
Something
has changed within me
Something
is not the same
I'm
through with playing by the rules
Of
someone else's game
Too
late for second-guessing
Too
late to go back to sleep
It's
time to trust my instincts
Close
my eyes: and leap!
(Quistis backs off a bit)
The music picks up to a steady, mix between rock and jazz
It's
time to try
Defying
gravity
I
think I'll try
Defying
gravity
And
you can't pull me down!
(Quistis looks shocked)
Quistis: Can't
I make you understand?
You're
having delusions of grandeur:
(Seifer turns and faces her, pointed at her and the others)
Seifer: I'm
through accepting limits
'Cuz
someone says they're so
Some
things I cannot change
But
till I try, I'll never know!
Too
long I've been afraid of
Losing
love I guess I've lost
Well,
if that's love
It
comes at much too high a cost!
(He looks directly at Quistis and begins to walk to her)
I'd
sooner buy
Defying
gravity
Kiss
me goodbye
I'm
defying gravity
And
you can't pull me down:
(Quistis)
the music slows to what it was before
(She looks directly at him)
Seifer: (Come
with me. Think of what we could
do:
together)
Unlimited
Together
we're unlimited
Together
we'll be the greatest team
There's
ever been
Quistis
–
Dreams,
the way we planned 'em
(Seifer reaches for Quistis, Quistis seems to be caught in the moment and reaches for it and takes his hand)
Zell:(Instructor!)
Quistis:
If we work in tandem:
Both: There's no fight we cannot win
Just
you and I
(Seifer takes her hands in his and smiles at her)
the music picks up again
Defying
gravity
With
you and I
Defying
gravity
Music slows down again
Seifer: They'll
never bring us down!
(Well?
Are you coming?)
(Quistis looks away, as if thinking, she turns her head to the others, and then looks back at Seifer)
Quistis: (...Seifer...I can't...I can't leave them...)
(Seifer looks to the ground saddened)
Seifer: (...Don't worry...I understand)
(Seifer smiles and lets go of her hands. Quistis takes a few steps back and looks at Seifer)
Quistis: I
hope you're happy
Now
that you're choosing this
Seifer: (You too)
I
hope it brings you bliss
Both: I really hope you get it
And
you don't live to regret it
I
hope you're happy in the end
I
hope you're happy, my friend:
the music picks up again
(Quistis turns from Seifer and goes to check on Squall. Seifer follows her until she jumps down, then turns away and looks at everyone, then points at the group)
Seifer: So
if you care to find me
Look
to the western sky!
As
I have said so lately:
"Ev'ryone
deserves the chance to fly!"
And
if I'm flying solo
At
least I'm flying free
To
those who'd ground me
Take
a message back from me!
Tell
them how I am
Defying
gravity
I'm
flying high
Defying
gravity
And
soon I'll match them in renown
The music slows
(Seifer strikes a heroic pose and he spreads his arms and The Sorceress begins to chant a spell)
And
nobody in all the World
No
SeeD, Sorceress, or Even You! (Pointing to Quistis)
Is
ever gonna bring me down!
(Quistis looks up in tears as she watches Seifer and the Sorceress are lifted into the air by her spell)
Quistis: I hope you're happy!
Zell, Irvine, and Selphie:
Look
at him, he's wicked!
Get
'm!
Seifer: Bring me down!
Zell, Irvine, and
Selphie:
Look
at what's, become him!
So
we've got to bring him
Seifer: Ahhh!
Zell, Irvine,
and Selphie:
Down!
Ok! Sorry for the long wait, I've been busy, but here's the next instalment, hope it's not TOO bad...ha-ha, read and review!