Chapter 1:

Far away from Lea and Isa and the apprentices of Ansem the wise there was land that was completely unpopulated. It had been made what we would call a natural reserve. A black motorcycle was driving through there.

Zack stopped the fenrir. He looked at himself. He had disposed of the armor that he had worn at Olympus Coliseum. He sighed as he grabbed his sword. He was wearing a long dark jacket. His hair was still spiky though a bit less then before. The biggest difference however was the little dark wing in his back.

Isa didn't understand why Lea had left. This was the biggest opportunity they'd ever get!

'' Isa ignore that boy he'll come back come with me to the castle'' Ansem said.

Isa didn't know what to say. Ansem was known all around to be a genius and against all odds humble and kind.

'' Sure.'' Isa said. Ienzo smiled. Ansem laughed.

'' Come with me''

Lea flung his rings around smiling. '' Hey watch it you're going to hurt someone with those things'' A random citizen with short cropped brown hair said frowning. Lea rolled his eyes as the citizen walked away.

'' Hey aren't you a bit too young to be playing with those things'' A teen who looked around 18 said. Lea noticed his long brown hair. He was wearing a leather jacket and pants.

'' Hey your not that much older then me what are you 18''

'' 17'' The boy said proudly.

'' Hey I've seen you around you're that kid who just got into the Radiant Garden defense forces'' Lea said.

'' First of all I'm older then you. Second of all names Squall'' He said.

'' I'm Lea got it memorized.'' Lea said spinning his chakram.

Squall blew some hair from the front of his face.

'' You're just like everyone in the RGDF so rigid and tough. Jeez don't you know how to have some fun.'' Lea said.

'' Sure I do'' Squall said.

'' Riiiiight'' Lea said.

'' Anyway bye bye'' Lea said and ran off.

Zack took his glasses away to reveal his smiling face.

He walked into a bar to get a glass of water.

He sat down on the stool. '' Alright what do you want'' A woman with black hair wearing a black dress said.

Zack smiled. '' Water'' He said.

The woman laughed. '' Water come on that's all you want'' She said.

'' Fine, orange juice'' He said.

'' Fine by the way, names Tifa'' She said.

Isa looked at the huge castle.

'' It's amazing isn't it'' Ansem said.

Isa nodded.

'' It's going to be bigger soon. We're building a basement to conduct experiments of the heart'' Ienzo said. Isa nodded.

'' What sort of experiments?'' he asked. Ansem laughed.

'' You'll see. Come on in I'll give you the grand tour'' He said.

Deeper with in the castle two apprentices were talking.

'' They are not listening to Ansem and continuing the experiments'' Evan said angrily

Dilan nodded. '' This could get out of hand'' He said.

'' Yo what's going on here'' Braig said walking in.

'' Talking about how badly that guy you threatened before is going to beat you up'' Dilan said quickly referring to an earlier incident.

'' As if'' Braig said.

'' You're all boring. Bye'' He said and walked out.

Evan glared at him angrily.

'' Ienzo go do the work I assigned you'' Ansem said. Ienzo nodded and walked away leaving Isa alone with Ansem.

'' Alright then let the tour begin'' Ansem said. Isa smiled.

Unknown to them above watched Xehonart angrily.

Xehonart walked into his room and slammed the door.

Braig was already in there looking bored.

'' Finally you came'' He said.

Xehonart scoffed.

'' Anyway Blue should keep him busy let's go to the basement'' Braig said.

'' Braig I'm not sure of this'' Xehonart said.

'' Listen we have to continue these experiments. There's only going to be this sneaking around for a while Terra'' Braig said then realized what he had called Xehonart.

'' What did you call me?'' Xehonart asked confused. Braig's face went cold.

'' Nothing just the name of an old friend that's all''

Squall opened the door to the orphanage where he had stayed at when he was younger and where he now worked as an assistant.

'' Ah there you Squall'' The old Mrs. Garret said and walked up to him with her cane.

'' The 8 year old Yuffie ran away could you get her. I don't know if you know her but she's very hyper and has short black hair'' She croaked.

Squall frowned. He knew Yuffie. In fact he knew her too well. Yuffie was always there right behind him like a stalker.

'' Sure'' Squall said brushing his hair from his face. He really didn't want to find her.

'' Thank you '' Mrs. Garret said and went back too reading her romance novels.

Squall walked out too find Yuffie.

'' Tifa huh. I'm Zack'' Zack announced holding out his hand happily.

Tifa smiled and shook it. '' Wow your so happy it's contagious'' She joked.

'' Hey it philopity''

'' You mean philosophy'' Tifa corrected.

'' Right that. Always smile be happy and have good sportsman ship plus do squats to stay in shape'' He said. Tifa laughed.

'' I like you kid'' She said then went away to help another costumer.

Ansem led Isa too a room. '' This is the green room where some of my apprentices sleep'' He said. Aeleus walked in his orange hair all over the place. '' This is one of them. Aeleus this is Isa who is considering joining our ranks''

The silent yet strong Aeleus waved to Isa and then walked away.

'' Doesn't talk much but means good at heart. Plus he and Ienzo get along great'' Ansem said.

Isa didn't feel too comfortable here and started worrying about Lea and where he was.

'' Alright let's keep going'' Ansem said.

Xehonart walked out from the basement done with todays experiments. He saw Ansem walk by.

'' Hello Xehonart this is Isa. Xehonart is my newest apprentice'' Ansem explained.

Isa nodded and shook the white haired mans hand.

'' Hi you'll love this place'' He said then kept walking.

Braig glared at the boy feeling something would go wrong if Isa joined them.