Ok people, I'M BACK! Sorry for the delay but I am in the middle of exams and didn't have a lot of time to update. As I don't tire myself of explaining I don't own anything except for Ariadne and any other OCs that may appear in my story. Enjoy…
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Welcome to the fourth chapter of Second life
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3rd Person POV
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- "Finally" – Only Selphie seemed to hear her muttered comment when they left the train and just smiled with the genuine relief in the companion's voice – "Well where do we need to go anh…Squall?" – He just gave her an unreadable look before answering in an emotionless tone
– "General's Caraways home" – She raised an eyebrow but otherwise didn't comment
– "We have two ways then" – She informed calmly – "We can take the bus number 18 and we will be left right at the door or going on foot and pass by the stores. It is a good place to restock your supplies if you need so. I think it is best to go on foot. You never know when you are going to need the stuff." – Another unreadable look and she nearly succumbed to the urge to yell real loudly "Any problem?"
– "You are the guide." – He declared as if she didn't know it.
– "Then let us go." – She continued – "Try not to draw a lot of attention to yourselves." – Ariadne smirked when a flash of annoyance passed through his eyes due to her comment. She guided the two of them on the city while answering to Selphie's questions that had never been in Deling. The more she talked with the other girl the more she was reminded of her friends both present and past.
– "Here is the weapon dealer" – She said approaching the small store – "Next to it is the item store. The owners are good people. You don't have to worry." – Selphie nodded and Squall just walked inside. – "What crawled up his ass and died?" – Ariadne shook her head mumbling under her breath other occupations to the leader of the squad several of them having something to do with pain and ignoring the giggles that Selphie was releasing while listening to her grumbles.
– "Ms. Beckerman. It is good to see you again." – The girl smiled and shook the salesman's hand
– "Likewise Mr. Fenwick. It has been a while." – The old man winked
– "I have something I have been saving for when you came by" – He took something from underneath his table being closely watched by the two others Seeds, one of them in curiosity and the other ready to attack if the need arose. She almost snorted when she saw that but what the old man had placed on the desk was a lot more eye catching that the death threats that were being directed to the weapon dealer.
Two swords of the same style as the ones that were strapped to her back were resting on the wood and then with the care picked up by the girl. She unsheathed it with such reverence that even Squall raised an eyebrow.
– "Well I'll be damned. You actually made it" – Her eyes seemed to dance with joy while she examined the silver and red blade crisscrossed with runes. Her hand moved quickly testing its weight and length.
– "Perfect. How much?" – He shook his head
– "You brought the materials Ms. Beckerman. This time is on me." – She rolled her eyes
– "Then I pay the sheaths. 1000 it's enough I presume?" – It was more than enough to pay two or three pairs but he seemed to know enough not to comment.
– "You guys want anything?" – Selphie that was watching the strange blades that her companion was so fond of barely listened – "Selph?" – That got her out of her dreamland – "Want anything?"
– "Nops. Not needing anything" – And went back to stare
– "Way too much sugar" – Squall by her side was buying bullets for his gunblade ignoring both of them.
– "There you go Ms. Beckerman"– The old man gave her the blades and watched as she unsheathed them. Her right hand closed around the blades and all of them could see the blood sweeping through the surface. Then she cleaned her hand and the blades as if what she was doing was a normal occurrence and strapped them in their place instead her old ones.
– "I will take care of these until you return. Do not worry." – They said their goodbyes and before she left the old man stopped her with a signal – "They are called Rebirth Ms. Beckerman. I thought it was appropriated" – Ariadne smiled again and left the store.
– "What are those weapons you use Ariadne?" – Asked Selphie still looking at the sheaths on her back – "They are kinda weird." – The other girl hit her on the head lightly.
– "Don't offend my katanas Selph. They are the best. Light, strong and swift. I will show you later how they work. Now let's go. Need anything from the item shop?"
This time it was only Selphie that needed material. Both Squall and Ariadne waited while she chose the items.
– "Do you have a GF?" – The girl almost looked behind her to see if someone was behind her. It was the first time the so called leader of the team talked to her
– "Obviously" – She said calmly even if her immediate reaction was snap at the guy. A small look from made that into a very strong urge.
– "Good. Then you will be able to watch your back. No one will be able to do that for you in this mission" – And after that he remained silent, ignoring her for the rest of the time they spent there and before she could say anything else Selphie joined them.
Ariadne scowled, her face set in pure annoyance while she guided them through the streets, her fists closed in a non pacific way.
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My POV
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Bloody idiot! Damn it all to hell! I knew the guy was hard to stand but this is pathetic. He cannot say two words one after the other without me wanting to use my weapons on him. Wait! Correction…He doesn't need to say two words for me to want to slash him into little pieces. It is like talking to a wall. I don't know why he was so annoyed to serve as one when Quistis asked his help.
He has a way to make people feel as if they were less than they are. Probably because of that perfect mask the guy uses all the time. It suddenly makes me feel as if I was the one new in all of this. I always hated following rules, that is true…but it is somewhat easier when your leader says something more than orders.
Right now I wish I could be in the Garden so I could beat something to let go of at least some of my anger. This thing of having to pretend to be always calm and controlled sucks big time. Especially when most of the time I am everything but that. Why can't my life be easy for once? But noooo. I just have to deal with…what did the other called him…? Ah yes…puberty boy. Nice name. What would he think if called him that?
But I can't. That would be too complicated to explain. Between him and Kinneas I cannot be held responsible for my actions.
Sorry to all of the people of this planet but if I end up killing someone I'm sorry but I allege temporary insanity. And the sorceress be damned because she will be next. I already lost a home and I will not lose this one.
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3rd Person POV
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- "So you want us to go to the tomb of the forgotten king to see a number?" – Selphie exchanged a look with the other girl that just shrugged. Squall ignored their comments and started to negotiate a map. He was forgetting though the tiny little thing that allowed them to know where they were when they were inside.
– "Squall if you don't mind?" – He glared at Ariadne that was once again smirking in that way that only an idiot would not understand that she was mocking you and had to move out of the way when she took the money of his hands and said something to the guard. Two minutes after she had the map, the locator and all the information she needed on her hands.
– "Thank you for your assistance" – And with that she turned around and placed everything in the man's hands, including the money that had left. A lot of it.
– "Never underestimate the stupidity of men" – She advised – "See Kinneas for example. Now we must go or we will never get this done. The cave is to the north. The choice is yours now. Walk or Taxi." – She had said that in a too calm voice, one that seemed too strange to the girl that they had known for the past hours.
He thought for a moment and finally nodded – "We will rent a cab. We get in, get out and come back here. Let us go." – He turned around thankfully not seeing the Galbadian Seed salute him sarcastically and roll her eyes skyward. Obviously she didn't have a lot of patience to put up with him.
Quistis that had brought her team to the mansion as well smiled understandingly with the younger girl's dilemma but otherwise discarded it. From what she had seen she was capable of caring of herself quite well at least out of the battlefield. That she couldn't deny as she followed her companions to the cars. She didn't know what the headmaster wished her to do but somehow she knew that Ariadne was someone to fear.
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If outside of the battlefield the least one could say was that she was scary nothing could compare to when they first saw her in action. None of them had ever seen the type of blades that she used with such pride and so well.
– "Look another" – She looked like she was on a quiet stroll while she approached the cave and somehow every beast that crossed her way was killed in little time.
– "Hey Squall! Catch!" – They watched her toss something she had taken from the last monster – "It's a Screw. You need it for the next Gunblade" – She informed while grabbing a small potion that had been abandoned on the floor. – "Now that's the place" – She continued pointing to the forest – "Ignore what they say about the GF. I already have it so you don't need to try and get him" – Irvine raised an eyebrow – "I though that students weren't allowed in there".
She gave him a glare that clearly told him to shut up – "Then it is good that I am a Seed since last year right daddy?" – She turned around coughing something that sounded suspiciously like "idiot".
– "That's enough." – Both of them turned to Squall that wasn't a bit satisfied. – "I do not know what problem you have between you but this is an important mission." – He scolded – "These comments will end now do I made myself clear?"
Ariadne's eyes narrowed and only a great deal of self-control stopped her from answering. That and Zell's hand on her arm silently telling her that it was no use.
– "Yes sir" – She said clearly – "Fira" – The monster that had been creeping behind them fell dead – "Take the screw. We won't find it where we are going" – And she turned around as nothing had happened ignoring them as she walked to the inside. – "Coming?"
This is it people. Now I know this wasn't a very good one but it will get better in the future…forgetting that, please review. Even if it is to say that my story sucks I prefer to know that al least someone is taking time to read it. SO REVIEW
Next chapter: Missions and stupidest mistake since being born…Sparked any interest?
See ya all next week
Reyavie