Author's Note: This chapter is pretty short. At least I think it is. Anyway, a friend of mine was reading this and was confused on some things in the story. Let me just say that this is almost like a historical story, but there is also some more modern things as well. Basically, I am looking at it like this. It is a modern story, but if you think about the way society was back in the 1700's, that is the way it is in this story. Still confused? I hope not, but if you are feel free to ask me, and I will try to make it clearer for you. Sorry it took me so long to update. For some reason, the site wouldn't let me upload the document.

Disclaimer: Nope, I still do not own FF8.

Chapter Four

Selphie stared out the front windshield from the passenger seat of the car. She watched as the eerie fog rose off the slick black roads. Almost as if the raindrops were turning to steam as they hit the road. She stifled a yawn and stretched as much as she could in a car. She looked over at the person next to her. He was cute, very energetic just like she was. He had always been nice to her, like now for instance. He was driving her across the country almost to where Rinoa was living now. Even thought he was doing this, there was still something about him that she didn't quite trust. Whenever Ma was around she didn't worry about it too much, because Ma always kept him in line. Ma wasn't here now, and they were in the middle of no where.

"How much longer till we get there, Zell?' She asked him getting impatient.

"About another hour or so. Just sit back and relax. I will have you there in no time!"

Selphie leaned her head against the window and looked out. She couldn't see anything past the path of the headlights. She started thinking about the phone call she got earlier from Rinoa. Rin wanted to see her; she wanted her to come stay at her new place for a while. Did Rin find such a good job, that she had already found her own house? Why did she just up and leave like she did? Not telling anyone anything at all. These thoughts plagued Selphie, as she closed her eyes and fell asleep.

-break-

"Promise me…" A voice from far away called to her.

"Promise what?" Her voice responded naturally.

"Promise me… Selphie…Promise me…" the voice called again.

"Promise…what am I supposed to be promising?"

"Promise… not to let the black rose wilt…Promise to protect her…"

She looked around trying to find where the voice was coming from.

"Promise me!"

"Ok, I promise." She whispered softly.

Selphie opened her eyes as she felt the car pull to a stop. She rubbed her eyes, ridding them of sleep and the remains of her dream.

"Umm…Selphie, are you sure you gave me the correct directions?"

Selphie looked over at Zell. "I gave you exactly what Rin gave to me. Why?"

Zell pointed for her to look out his window, and she did. Her jaw drooped down as she looked up at the large house in front of her.

"Wow, Rin must have moved up in the world to be working here. Come on let's go!" Selphie jumped out of the car and ran quickly up to onto the porch. She walked up slowly to the two large double doors, and knocked loudly. A moment after she did, one of the large doors swung open.

"May I help you?" A male voice came from right inside the door.

"Umm. Yeah, I am here looking for Rinoa Hea…" Selphie was cut off before she could finish.

"Ah, yes. Miss Selphie. This way, if you please." He made a sweeping motion with his hand, to allow her to pass into the house. Zell followed her in. He looked at the young man. "You shall wait here. Miss. Selphie, follow me." He turned and walked down the hallway with Selphie in tow. He turned and walked into a room. "Miss Selphie to see you, ma'am." Selphie walked in behind him.

Sitting on a large sofa was Rinoa. Selphie rushed over and hugged her. "Heya! I finally made it!"

"Forgive me, ma'am."

"Yes, Gerald?" Rinoa asked as she looked at him.

"There was a young gentleman that came in with Miss Selphie, what should I do with him?"

"Oh yeah! Zell brought me!" Selphie said as she plopped down in an oversized armchair.

"Tell him that he has my thanks and send him on his way. Oh and Gerald, compensate him for his troubles."

"Very good, ma'am." Gerald whispered and turned and left.

"So, Rinoa what is going on here?" Selphie asked and leaned forward in the chair.

"Selphie so much has happened just since the last time I saw you." Rinoa's eyes watered up and she blinked the tears back. "I've gotten married." She whispered.

"Rin that is great! So who is the lucky guy?"

"Squall Leonhart."

"What? How did that happen? You do realize who he is? After all, his father is one of the most powerful people in the world! Where did you meet him? How did he purpose? How come you never mentioned him before!" The words just flooded from Selphie's mouth. By the end, it seemed like all the words had blended into each other

Rinoa giggled at her friend, and then repeated the entire story of how the two met, and ended up married.

-break-

"I've found her."

"Good. Where is she?" Seifer smiled at this news. Maybe, Zell was still worth something.

"Seifer, she is married now. She lives with him. Why can't you just let her go and find someone else?"

"Because you moron, I want her! I will have her once again! Now, tell me where she is at, unless you want to die."

Zell signed, and hung his head in defeat. Sorry, Rinoa. I tried, I really did. Zell repeated the address to him.