(Reyavie drives tank near computer. Mechanical arms approach keyboard) Hey everyone! How's life treating ya? If bad I hope this chappie can take your minds off things for a bit. I still DON'T OWN ANYTHING IN THIS STORY. Though I wish I did. But Ariadne is mine as well as all the OCs that are going to appear especially in this chapter. (Reyavie's dad comes into room and raises eyebrow - I need my tank Rea) (A mechanical arm waves dismissively) Really bad cliff-hanger ahead so I think I need it more. Anyways…(cough) I remembered that I used a classification on the last chapter that will also appear in this chapter and forgot to explain it. Magic users and their levels. Look for it and in case of doubts let me know.
For my reviewers:
Angel Of Apocolypse – You never fail in reviewing do you? I can't say how pleased I am each time I update and you let a comment for me. Thanks a lot. No, I'm not a professional writer though I am pleased you consider me as so (Reyavie grins like a mad woman. Tanathos that had been watching slowly edges away). Cool to know that you like Aria's POV. I chose to maintain it after the first chapter was written. It looked like a good way to give Aria's opinion over what is happening. Well here's the chappie. Have fun.
Gester – Hey again. Thanks for reviewing once more and also for looking for mistakes. To be honest I found at least two but corrected them as soon as I could. As for your comment over the students of Galbadia Garden I'm afraid you are correct. They did left after the taking over of the Garden. However I didn't remember that as I wrote this part and at least three of the chapters use characters that are students and that don't work for Edea. That means that I can't change or else a lot of the story would be lost. Thank you for the note. Any other error that you might find feel free to warn me and I'll do my best to correct it. Thank you once more for the review. See ya.
Cybele – Crazy moods…who doesn't have them? A friend of mine has them daily and practically all the time. SHE is scary. Good thing she isn't reading this or she would kill me (I'm just joking Luna. I do want to live to reach my twentieth birthday). Thanks for warning me about the typo. As always I'll change it as soon as I can. And I'm glad that reading my story can make you happy. I'll continue to try and keep it interesting. My imaginary world will keep being worked. Hope you like the chapter. Enjoy.
Crypta – Olá outra vez! Obrigada por voltares! Aqui está o capítulo que pediste. A batalha dos Gardens chegou. Espero que seja suficiente para esta semana pelo menos. E continuo a escrever. 25 DE ABRIL (31 anos de democracia – não adoras feriados nacionais?). Até para a semana. Diverte-te. (Nota adicional: O instinto homicida está sob controlo não está?)
(Hi again! Thank you for coming back! Here's the chapter you asked for. The battle between the Gardens has arrived. I hope it's enough to this week at least. And I'm still writing. 25 of APRIL (31 years of democracy – Don't you love national holidays?). See ya next week. Have fun. ( Additional side-note: The homicidal instinct is under control isn't it?)
Magic users: Levels and magic permitted
First level
– Restorative magic (1st level)
Cure
Esuna
Elemental magic (1st level)
Fire
Thunder
Blizzard
- Support magic (1st level)
Scan
Second level
- Elemental magic (2nd level)
Water
Aero
- Restorative magic (2nd level)
Life
- Support magic (2nd level)
Double
Float
- Negative magic (1st level)
Blind
Confuse
Silence
Sleep
Third level
Elemental magic (3rd level)
Fira
Blizzara
Thundara
Bio
Restorative magic (3rd level)
Cura
Support magic (3rd level)
Protect
Shell
Reflect
Haste
Negative magic (2nd level)
Slow
Break
Forth level
Restorative magic (4th level)
Regen
Support magic (3rd level)
Triple
Negative magic (3rd level)
Death
Drain
Zombie
Stop
Fifth level
Restorative magic (5th level)
Curaga
Negative magic (4th level)
Berserk
Dispel
Elemental magic (4th level)
Firaga
Blizzaga
Thundaga
Quake
- Offensive magic (1st level)
- Demi
Sixth level
Restorative magic (6th level)
Full-life
Negative magic (5th level)
Pain
Meltdown
Elemental magic (5th level)
Holy
Tornado
- Offensive magic (2st level)
Flare
- Support magic (4th level)
Aura
Seventh level
- Offensive magic (3rd level)
Meteor
Ultima
Eighth level
Offensive magic (4th level)
Apocalypse
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A.N – With each level the efficacy of the spell grows. This means that a Firaga made by a seventh level warrior will be stronger than the one made by the levels bellow. The levels ahead are also able to use all the magic the lower levels can.
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Welcome to the fifteenth chapter of Second life. Meet ya at the end (Reyavie closes tank and hides)
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"Ariadne!" – She sheathed one of her blades and tried to ignore the voices calling her. She couldn't pull back immediately.
– "Xu!" – Her voice rose over the battlefield – "Take my place" – A shadow crossed their barricades, that had been hastily formed with the bikes that had crashed in the beginning of the fight, and came closer to show the black haired woman. A spear was gripped strongly on her hands.
– "The Commander is calling you Ariadne" – She stated – "I'll hold things up here." – Ariadne didn't bother to say anything and simply ran to the back where the medical team waited. Squall was there waiting with the others. The fleeting look that fell on her told her that she had to look like shit.
– "This is not going well Commander" – She said as soon as she reached them – "Get Nida to stop the bloody hits. We can't keep formation with those." – She looked momentarily to the rest of the third line and cursed loudly.
– "Hold on for a moment" – And she cast a Protect over herself running to the group as she yelled something. The group dismantled to various places and she fell back helping a brown haired boy. A medic came as soon as he saw her and took the boy from her.
– "What's been happening?" – Squall asked when she finally took a moment to breathe – "Not the best things Commander" – She cast a Cura on herself as she talked – "The fifth MU are doing the best they can but there is only so much they can do. We lost some attack power because of those blasted bikes. And Xu and I are the only making some kind of sense. Talking about that any of you have a GF-potion?"
– "Here" – Quistis gave her a small purple vial that received a glare of disgust from the brown haired girl.
– "I hate this stuff" – She grumbled before she drank it all – "Anyways that is all. Now you guys spill. What's going on?"
– "We are going to the 2nd floor classroom" – Ariadne's eyes widened in surprise with Irvine's all too calm response.
– "Then what the hell are you doing here answering to my stupid questions? Get lost now or may Hyne help you because I will hurt you" – Her heart was almost at her throat when she heard that and she had an urge to yell at them until she couldn't speak.
– "We're on it." – That was the only thing Squall said before leaving altogether.
– "Guys, ready for one more?" – Their strength filled her as well as their worry. Worry for her.
– "We are alright Aria" – Whispered Sacred – "We'll be right there." – She took the other katana from the sheath and ran to the front where Xu was.
– "Brotherly love" – The older woman grinned weakly as the two guardians made their appearance – "You were right. When they destroy something they do it right." – Ariadne gave her a proud smirk before taking her attention to the field and began to cast Firagas to anything that moved and that used the Galbadian uniform.
– "You were correct about their tactics Aria" – Said Minotaur in a soft voice. They always did that when she was in battle – "They did not send the students yet" – She dropped to the floor when a spell grazed her head.
– "They want to tire us out first. Then they will send them. We have to attack before that happens."
– "They are calming down" – Xu placed a hand on her shoulder to get her attention
– "We should back away now and renew the defences." – Ariadne nodded and did as she had been told.
– "Alright everyone listen up" – The few that were still in conditions to fight came closer – "Fourth and fifth magic users! Sorry guys but we don't have a choice. You have to take lead. Third behind them. You take the protection work now. Medical teams! Students' numbers ending with three or nine get in here and help in the defence. The rest continue what they are doing." – When they left however she had to support herself against a wall
– "Curaga" – Pure energy flared through her body and she breathed feeling better before smiling to Xu.
– "Thanks for that" – The other Seed shrugged – "Don't mention it. But you better get on the Headmaster's office. You should give them our status…again. Warn them about the stop in the attacks. As if they don't know" – She added with a smirk.
Ariadne rolled her eyes – "As you wish. Don't you just love our lives?"
– "Well if we take the part where we are being attacked by stronger forces and getting exhausted with each passing moment is not that bad" – The two smiled and Ariadne ran ahead to the elevator.
– "Time's up"
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- "Sorry I'm late" – Ariadne stopped in front of them, breathing deeply as if she had just been running. And she had – "We finally drew…them…back…why the hell are you looking at him like that?"
– "Rinoa" – Answered Zell – "She's in trouble2 – She pulled her hair from her eyes playing dumb.
– "That relates to the glares that are being sent to the Commander…how?"
– "I think you got the wrong occupation" – Whispered Sacred – "Next life try actress." – "Thanks"
– "He has to go help her" – Informed Selphie. Ariadne rolled her eyes.
– "So what are you guys waiting for? Let's move. What's the plan?" – Squall seemed somewhat pleased with the change of subject.
– "We'll do the exact same thing that their pilot is doing and attack before they can" – He stopped looking at her critically – "If you want to do it this is your time. Any later and they will not listen." – The emerald shining in her eyes shouted her answer.
– "I'll do it. It's not their fault" – The others were looking from her to Squall as if they weren't understanding one single thing. And they weren't.
– "What are you up to Aria?" – Inquired Quistis, concern showing in her tone of voice. Ariadne wasn't smiling, smirking or anything that might symbolize any joke or relaxation. She was serious, stance of someone that was about to enter battle, and no doubt could be read on her expression.
– "I'm going to help my people" – She said simply – "Be prepared to help me after I end with them." – Squall seemed as if he was biting some comment but kept quiet. He would never know how that alone was helping her.
– "See ya later" – And with that she took her arm from Quistis's gentle hold and ran to the elevator ignoring the cries for her name that were sounding behind her. She approached the front gate and suddenly she smiled.
– "Don't you even think about it Ariadne" – She made deaf ears to her GF's voices and grabbed one of the bikes that was lying on the floor.
– "Ariadne what are you doing?" – By Xu's expression the Galbadian was quite certain that the older girl was about to inquire about her sanity
– "Something that they are not expecting" – She stated – "The others are coming. Prepare for a frontal assault. I'll just need a few minutes." – She hopped to the bike and turned it on with a smug grin. – "Told that idiot that this would come in handy." – She looked ahead and took a deep breath.
– "You are crazy" – Deadpanned Xu by her side.
– "Thanks" – Was her reply – "Get the hell out of the way everyone." – Her hand turned the accelerator and let go of the brake.
– "OH SHIT!" – She would have burst out laughing if she could.
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- "FUCK" – Her voice carried through the silent entrance of the Galbadian Garden only broke by the crash of the bike she had been using. Ariadne fell to the floor, blood dripping down her arm information enough for her to know that she hadn't made it unscathed.
– "Ariadne!" – She jumped to her feet, grasping the katanas while ignoring the pain that shot through her left arm. Stef was in front of her, the glaive in her hands firmly gripped. She was wearing the student uniform as her friend was and, from what Aria could see of the ordained rows of students that Stef had left, they were about to be launched against the Garden she had just abandoned.
– "Student McAllister. Return to your place" – Ariadne's eyes fell on one of the Galbadian officers that was commanding a small unit of soldiers. Behind them were her friends and comrades. Stephanie smiled cheekily before she slipped behind her in a silent show of support.
– "Thanks…but no thanks. I am in my place. The one that matters." – And she assumed a defensive stance. The man was about to open his mouth but had to close it when more people passed through him to join the two girls. All of them smiled at Ariadne before taking similar stances behind her. And the others were looking at her as if they didn't know what to do.
– "The choice is yours" – Started Ariadne giving them a brief look before turning her eyes to her opponents – "But listen to me first. Most of us aren't Galbadians. We were brought here to learn and this place became our home. We obey to no one but our own. We are Seeds not the sorceress's lap dogs. And hell we aren't going to die just because she had a whim to conquer the world. So what do you say?" – The Galbadian soldiers seemed frightened as the rest of the students left their side and slowly approached the others.
– "You are all going to die for this" – Screamed the officer. Ariadne smirked.
– "Maybe so. But you know something?" – Her katanas shifted slightly to an attack position, blood falling silently on the left one. Her own. – "It is not how you die that matters." – Stances behind her changed just like hers had – "It's who you take with you. Our time now guys" – She yelled – "Let's kick these assholes out of our home." - They charged in rage that she knew had been hidden since the Garden had been overtaken and she did the same taking great pleasure in knocking out the officer that had threatened them.
– "Aria!" – She turned her head to a brown haired girl that was fighting beside her. She was using a black and silver quarterstaff and at the moment reliving a soldier of his conscience
– "What's wrong Sasha?" - She pointed upwards and Ariadne cursed mentally.
– "Everyone down!" – In almost reflex her people fell to the floor as her order was repeated just in time to not be too affected by the crash with the other Garden. – "We have reinforcements" – Her voice crossed the entrance once more – "Forth magic users and above cover the others. Let's go." – And slowly but surely they began to push their attackers to the training areas while allowing the Seeds from Balamb to approach.
She found herself fighting with the fifth MU in much the same way she had done barely two hours before in Balamb Garden. She had to agree that the students from Galbadia Garden were slightly more advanced that the ones from Balamb. It was easier to fight when she didn't have to be alert to every little detail that could lead to defeat
– "Aria!" – She stopped when Stef came closer to her. She seemed alright, some wounds here and there but otherwise she was fine.
– "Present" – Ariadne with a small and thoroughly strange grin to have in the middle of a battle – "Good job by the way Stef. I think is working out. Time to phase two" – Stephanie grinned as well and she ran away calling others as she did. – "Sasha! Take the lead" – Her friend saluted her momentarily and Ariadne almost rolled her eyes with action.
– "Always one for dramatics that girl" – She whispered as she approached the place were her group was assembled. They weren't through yet. Not even close.
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They had been waiting for at least ten minutes when Ariadne entered the Garden looking a bit more than dishevelled. Her uniform's jacket was around her waist and visibly covered in dirt, same dirt that was covering her tanned skin and caramel brown hair that was a lot darker than usual. Blood covered her left arm as well as the weapon she held on that hand. With her were two girls and a man, all of them with the student's uniform for Galbadia Garden.
– "Well that was fun" – She said sheathing both katanas – "Let's not do it again. Everyone ok?" – Quistis frowned and was about to say something but Ariadne raised her hand to stop her.
– "Time out sis. Any scolding will have enough time to be said after we finish this." – She looked behind her at the black haired girl and smiled warmly – "I trust you are alright now Rinoa?" – The girl seemed a bit lost…that or completely baffled that she had just been addressed that way and merely nodded. – "Good!" – Ariadne looked at all of them quickly assessing if anyone had been injured but they seemed fine from what she could see.
– "Guys, these are some of my best friends here in Galbadia and the ones that if I'm not around you can ask help to." – She pointed to the brown haired, grey eyed man – "This is Alexander Stone" – The man nodded but didn't react in any other way. Aria rolled her eyes – "Stephanie McAllister" – She continued introducing the blond girl – "And Lara Munroe" – The black haired, brown eyed one waved slightly with a small smile.
– "So, now that that's out of the way, what are we doing now Aria?" – Asked Lara without missing a beat.
– "I hope you have more ideas but notice that if any of them includes a bike I am throwing you in the disciplinary rooms" – Alex interrupted dryly and with such finality that his friends had a very strong urge to laugh. Especially when they saw Aria's wince
– "Give me a break will you?" – Ariadne glared at them and also at Irvine and Selphie that were looking too friendly when she was the one on the hook – "But forget that. I trust you took care of the keys?" – Stef nodded.
– "They're with your aunt. Classroom C3. We put the kids there as well and some of the best among us as you told us to."
– "You guys are great." – She replied – "Found where they are keeping the older years?" – This time it was Lara that answered.
– "Strangely enough the disciplinary rooms" – She informed calmly – "They seem unharmed as far as we know."
– "Thank Hyne. Alright." – She seemed to change to an even more serious state of mind if that was possible to phantom – "Alex, you and Lara get there and try to free them. With all that's been happening I doubt there's a lot of surveillance. Explain them the situation and then join Sasha. If by any chance there are too many guards back away. Clear?" – Both of the saluted her and she sighed.
– "I hate that" – She grumbled turning to Stephanie that was laughing quietly – "Stef when you find yourself able to breathe go to my room and access my computer. You know the password already. There's a small program in my documents that's called Raider's oath. Run it. The password is mayhem. Get the idiot in control of the Garden out-of-commission. I want this place stopped. Do the same thing with the surveillance in the disciplinary rooms. Then join Sasha as well. Go by the inside. It's too dangerous by any other way. Go." – The three disappeared in moments.
– "Raider's oath?" – She gave Squall a slightly sheepish smile – "I am a kind of hacker in my free times. That program gives access to internal network of the Garden."
– "Let me guess" – Interrupted Irvine with a barely contained chuckle – "You were the one that closed the officers' dorms' doors…with them inside?" – A slightly blush appeared on her face and she scowled.
– "Whatever. Now let's go. We are loosing time" – She took the lead while guiding them through the hallways
– "So Aria…" - Called Irvine too amused to let her get away just yet. She gave him a warning look – "How did you know that they weren't going to blast you the second you out a foot on this place?" – They were quite sure she had growled something about stupidity in solid form.
– "When I came here the last time it wasn't for sport" – She answered as she crossed another hallway – "I told Stef what she should do in case of attack and to warn all the people she trusted enough. The rest will be told when we aren't in life danger" – She stopped next to a classroom door and knocked three times before kicking it with strength enough to take it from its supports if it wasn't made of steel.
– "Aunt Chris!" – She whispered to the closed door – "It's me. Aria. Open up." – The door slid open to show a middle-aged woman with light short brown hair and kind blue eyes. She was a bit short, with pale skin and was wearing a doctor's uniform over black pants and shirt.
– "Aria" – The girl nearly crushed the woman in a hug
– "Thank Hyne you're alright. I'm sorry for being late" – The woman's arms came around her with just as much strength and Ariadne had an urge to sigh in relief. But she couldn't relax at the moment. So she let go a bit, smiling at the woman that had helped more that she could even imagine, and kissed her brow as if she wasn't the younger one
– "Silly one" – Muttered Christine with a fond smile – "Here" – She took a set of three card keys from her pocket and placed them on the girl's hand. – "This will take you upstairs. Only that horrible man and the sorceress are admitted there. Eliza had to steal them using your gates." – She winced when someone behind her said "gates?"
– "Where is she?" – The doctor pointed to one of the corners of the room where another black haired girl could be seen surrounded by kids. She waved happily making Ariadne wonder just how much sugar she had taken – "Alright. I will see you later. Lock this door and…"
"With that arm like that you are not, young lady" – Someone snorted. Ariadne sent a very dirty look to the Balamb group's vicinity and allowed Christine to place a spell on her arm to stop the blood loss and begin to wrap her arm in clean bandages. – "And when this is over I want you in the medical wing for a complete check-up. I heard about your wound and want to make sure there aren't any side-effects." – Ariadne nodded to everything that was being said even if she was sure she would probably not do anything of what she agreeing on later and took her arm back.
– "Now lock the door. Only open when Stef or the others come." – The two looked at each other until the door closed. Then, in a swift move, Ariadne unsheathed a katana and jammed it against the control panel on the outside.
– "That was interesting" – Commented Zell. Ariadne sighed
– "Which part? The crazy friends or the overprotective relatives?" - She grinned a bit before walking down the hall – "I can't believe I actually missed that" – She gave them a glance – "Even if some of you take the part rather well" – Her eyes rolled over her surroundings and she frowned slightly before opening the door in front of her. She cursed.
– "Prepare yourselves for a fight guys" – She murmured closing the door silently – "They released Cerberus." – Irvine groaned in frustration
– "What in Hyne's name were they thinking?" – The two received even more confused looks.
– "A GF" – Answered Ariadne – "We have to battle him to get across. So…?" – Squall nodded.
– "Quistis and Zell, you two come with me. The rest, try to keep any other enemies at bay" - All the group nodded and weapons appeared seemingly out of nowhere. Squall took the lead and opened the door preparing himself to attack while the others looked around for more beasts.
– "When I find out who the hell freed the monsters from the TG heads are going to roll"
– "Bloodthirsty aren't you?" – Came Sacred's voice with an amused tinge. She scowled
– "And what's the problem? They did invade my home…" - She made a pause while she attacked a small monster and grinned wickedly.
– "You two cursed" – Silence in her head for a total of …two seconds.
– "WE DID NOT!"
– "Yeah you did" – She chuckled mentally – "I contaminated you." – A "humph" was heard in her mind.
– "Well…you did jump with that bike." – Grumbled Minotaur – "Forgive us if we were worried. And besides…"
- "We have been in your head since you came here" – Continued Sacred while she killed another monster that had come too close for comfort – "It would be strange if we didn't pick up something from you" – She smiled and stopped next to the others while Squall took Cerberus for himself.
– "Where are they?" – He had turned to her and his eyes carried determination
– "He is a good leader even if he thinks otherwise" – Ariadne nodded slightly – "Martine's office. Last floor. I will show you the place" – They followed her in silence as she crossed the hallways and paths without stopping to think on the way.
– "Somehow I think I should be worried in how and why you know the way so well" – Said Squall that was running behind her. She smiled
– "Two reasons for the why actually" – She turned to the right – "One, is that I believe that knowing your home is a very good advantage. Two" – She paused on a stairway before beginning to climb – "Is that Martine had the very bad habit on calling me here every now and then. Especially when I did something…ahem…interesting" – She stopped on the elevator.
– "Here it is." – A hand rested on her shoulder making her almost jump out of her skin.
– "I will go first" – Squall's voice was calm and controlled as ever and it was his hand pulling her back. She allowed it while gaining her bearings for the last fight
– "It is almost over" – She thought taking a place next to Quistis – "It will be over soon."
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- "It's too late Seifer" – Squall's voice carried the same coldness she had heard the night of the mission and it was just as scary as that time. – "You can't mess with our minds. To us, you're just another enemy. Like one of those monsters." – The would-be knight appeared sickened.
– "You're comparing me to one of them?" – He hissed – "I ain't no monster. I'm the sorceress knight. And look at you. Attacking like a swarm. You guys are the monsters."
"I think what Commander wants to say is" – Interrupted Ariadne raising her hand – "Fuck" – She raised one finger as if she was helping a little kid to count – "You"
– "Your brother would either scold you into submission or laugh until he couldn't breath" – Whispered Minotaur – "You do know that don't you?"
– "That's the fun part of it" – Seifer's eyes met hers for a moment and he smirked
– "Interesting indeed" – She glared coldly.
– "And you're a bastard. We're even." – She flinched slightly when the Sorceress seemed smile at her answer. Somehow she wasn't sure if that was a sign of the Edea still in there or if Ultimecia had just a very dark humour. Squall and Zell took the front of the attack there and she almost rolled her eyes. Talking about over-protective.
– "Let them" – Quistis held her back with a small touch – "They have business to take care with Seifer. We should wait and try to get our strength back."
– "You have too" – Ariadne pointed out very directly as she took a few steps behind with the instructor and Irvine.
– "Yes but we should be ready in case the sorceress decides to intervene" – Quistis's eyes were so contained that Aria felt pained for her. And proud of her. She was too strong.
– "Bloody hell" – Ariadne's hand found its way to her head as a headache made itself known.
– "Aria! What's wrong?" – Asked Minotaur softly as not to worsen her pain.
– "I don't know. Talk about sudden. Esuna." – The pain softened but didn't disappear. Quistis looked at her confused as to why she had cast that spell but Ariadne didn't say anything. They had enough problems as it was.
– "Think I should help them?" – She said watching the fight between Seifer and the four members of their group – "I have a high resistance to fire spells and that seems like a favourite of the idiot." – Quistis shook her head.
– "No…and that was a good way to change the subject." – Ariadne ignored the comment – "They are done after all" – The two looked at where Seifer was falling to the floor, apparently passed out while the sorceress disappeared to the lower levels. Ariadne approached the hole and groaned.
– "Shit! This is going to be a pain to fix. Why can't she use elevators as normal people do?" – She received strange looks from most except from Squall that she could swear that was smiling very faintly.
– "That doesn't work well as stress reliever" – She shrugged – "I can always try Commander. She is in the auditorium downstairs." – All of them turned to the elevator but Aria stopped the Commander with a small touch.
– "Let me fight her" – His eyes fell on the wound she still sported on her arm – "I don't care" – She stated in answer to his unmade question – "She nearly destroyed my home, she threatened my friends and try to use them against me. She owes me." – They stayed looking at each other for a moment before he nodded.
– "Pull back as soon as you feel that you cannot go on." – He instructed – "And do not hide it if that happens. Curaga." – The magical energy invaded her body leaving her more relaxed even if the headache continued to rear its ugly head.
– "Sometimes I would kill for an aspirin" – She thought as she followed him to the elevator.
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They walked silently to the empty auditorium. Emphasis on the empty. Ariadne almost groaned when Edea broke through the glass ceiling that was open on warm days.
– "That is going to be more than a pain to fix" – She growled – "I am going to kill Ultimecia" – The sorceress's eyes passed from one of them to other without stopping, assessing each and everyone of the group as a hunter would do to his prey.
– "So the time has come" – Her voice was pure ice, a whisper that made a shiver run through everyone's spine – "You are the legendary Seed destined to face me" – Ariadne's eyes, that had taken the familiar emerald tone that they normally held in battle, narrowed.
– "She knows. The story will be passed through generations and she will know in the future that she will be destroyed." – They widened when she finally realized something she never had – "She always knew. Since the beginning. That's why she's doing this. She's fighting her fate." – If Edea saw anything strange in the girl's expression she ignored it as she continued.
– "I must say that I'm impressed. An impressive nuisance. Your life ends here Seed." – Seifer appeared next to her and she sneered slightly – "Worthless fool. All Seeds must perish" – But she didn't attack as Ariadne was expecting. Instead the brown orbs that appeared so empty looked at her in what she could only name as curiosity until…
"Bearer…I wasn't expecting your presence" – And Ariadne's head seemed to explode.
– "Aria! Aria!" – She was barely conscious of screams but she never realised she was the one screaming. Only of the pain.
– "Help me guys!" – She begged. Pain flared on her legs as she fell on her knees and held her head – "What's…going…on?" – They weren't answering – "Guys…? 'Red? 'Taur?" – Someone was laughing and then everything changed…
"Someone…help me…"
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(Reyavie opens tank slightly to look around before grasping keyboard). I have to end the chapter here this week. Really I do. So I'll just hide under my bed till the next update alright? Don't forget that REVIEWS are always welcome…besides they make me happy. And you do like to see me happy don't you :) ? Well going now. Dad's needing the tank. So press the little blue button ok?
Next chapter: How the things you treasure the most can be used against you…
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See ya all next week
Reyavie (Hides once more)