Change
Chapter 4
Yes! It has been ages I know, but I have school and I'm doing exams and all that so it's really hard to find the time to type this up ; I hope you can forgive me! I really enjoy your reviews and they're all so kind :)
Disclaimer: Don't own it and I haven't played it for a while . bad me! BAD!
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SQUALL
I had left the room which Rinoa and I had slept in that night. We had stayed at my place and she had fallen asleep while the film was still running, this had given me time to think about what had happened.
I had met a man who seemed to like me in a way more than just a friend and I didn't think I could return the feelings, Rinoa didn't seem quite as special to me as she had done and Seifer seemed to be having problems with Zell.
I could worry about this later. I went and sat at the coach and turned the television on. A new flash popped up and I watched intensely as it played out.
Hello and good evening viewers!
Today we have breaking news about the threat to Balamb Garden by a secret organisation without an identity as of yet. We have been investigating and one of our trusted reporters is on the scene.
The picture changed to a man standing outside the Garden.
Thank you.
This live broadcast is from outside the targeted Garden. As you can see it seems relatively peaceful right now, but there is unnerve in the air about it. Earlier today the Commander's secretary received a message from the opposition saying that, and I quote,
"We will do what we must to wipe you from the face of the planet. We will become the ultimate power! No Garden will stand against us!"
I can see this turning into full fledged warfare if even one foot is put out of place by either of the two. We can only hope that they will sort this problem out and prevent unnecessary loss of life.
I flicked the TV off, shocked. Why hadn't I been told of this? I should have heard about it by now shouldn't I? Why hadn't my secretary informed me?
I paused. I didn't have time to ask these questions, I had to stop a war! Jeez! Why was it always me? No, stop asking questions! Do something!
I leapt up and ran for the door, only pausing to grab my jacket and shoes.
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SEIFER
Light and Dark,
Good and Bad,
Life and Death,
Together we are complete.
We sat on the bed together in silence. I had just recounted what I had witnessed and Zell seemed to be trying to figure it out. He looked up at me for a moment then began his explanation.
"Right, it could've been what you said, a guy wanting to kill you, or it could've been your imagination or possibly you are worried about something." He paused for a breath and I shook my head.
He smiled, "I could be right!" He shrugged, going into his 'serious mode'. "Whoever, or whatever, it is, it's dangerous. You need to watch out from now on. After all, we're probably gonna go to war soon. It could be one of the enemy."
I thought about this, scared at what he had said and also by the way he had said it. He had been completely serious, no joking, no smiles. I didn't show the fear on my face though.
Sunlight was drifting through the gaps in my curtains. It was early morning and now I realised that I hadn't slept a wink last night.
"Listen, chickie, I'm going to go to sleep now." I felt a little sad as the little blonde stood up and nodded, a frown on his delicate face. I wanted to add something to the sentence, it seemed empty.
"Seifer, I'll stay near by okay?" He smiled and I felt the pain in my chest once more, "I want to make sure that the guy doesn't come back, whoever it was." He looked at me, head on one side. "You okay?"
"I...I'm fine chickie..." I wanted to ask him to stay with me. I was scared, so scared. "Thanks."
"What for?"
"For...for stopping by."
Zell looked up and his face shone with that warming glow of a smile he had, "S'okay Seif." With that he turned once more and walked out the room, leaving me to think about what I had felt in that moment.
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ZELL
Dear Journal,
Seifer had seemed really odd today. I was worried, but now he seems okay. I thought I was really scared at what he had told me and the thought I might loose him. What if there is a spy? We could all be at risk now! That guy could be watching us! Man, it sucks. I thought after the fight to stop the evil sorceress that we would finally have piece, but I guess that was just my wishful thinking.
I hope I, we, can stop this. I don't want anymore people to die. The thought of one of my friends...it's too much. I will stop this! I'll get Seifer to help me when he finally wakes up. With him I could get Squall and the others to help. Together we may stand a chance.
END
I put my journal on the desk in Seifer's living room and lent back in the chair. I really was worried about this. I didn't want to see anymore of the students running in terror from missiles and the like.
I looked up at the ceiling and then closed my eyes. I hoped and prayed that Squall would stop the war before it started, then we could carry on as normal.
Another thing playing on my mind was Seifer. He was starting to act differently and was looking at me more. Did I have something stuck to my back? I hoped not, but that would at least explain why he was staring over at me from the far table in the cafeteria.
There was a click then a beep and the intercom switched on. The noises outside died down and everyone listened to what it had to say.
Students and seeD's! I am sorry for the inconvenience this may cause, but the Garden must be evacuated immediately! We have just received news that the enemy have launched missiles in our direction! Please, leave everything and get out as quickly and efficiently as you can!
The voice died out and there was silence. Then, screams and shouts as the student went into panic and ran for the exits.
I sat for a moment, stunned, and a lump rose in my throat Then ran into Seifer's room to warn him.
"Seifer!" I yelled and pounced on his bed, shaking him awake. "Seifer we gotta get outta here now!" He rolled over sleepily.
"Wh...what is it Zell?"
"Seifer!" I yelled right in his ear, making his eyes snap open.
"What!" He yelled back.
"They...the Garden! Missiles!" His face went pale and then he nodded.
We got to our feet and ran into the rapidly empting corridor.
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Sorry this took so long and sorry it's so short, but I wanted to get it out soon!
Oh! What will happen? Find out in the next and final chapter of Change!
Please R&R!