Before I start my usual words I just want to leave a message for all the people of the United Kingdom that are suffering so much right now. Terrorism is one thing that no one can predict, no one can stop and always targets those who don't deserve it. Innocents died and for what? Nothing. It will not avenge anyone that has died before. It only brings more death, more sadness, more despair. And it continues on and on and on…So today I speak not as Portuguese or even as a European. I speak simply as someone that wished people would understand that nothing will change while the only way used to end a conflict is to inflict pain on others. I wish that with all my heart and know that, in that day, we'll all be better men and women…better human beings.
I know that no words can help right now…but I just hope that the pain will fade with time. Hope is all we can do.
Love to you all, Reyavie
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And another week has passed…Hello to everyone that has been following this. Hope everyone's enjoying their holidays…or the ones that are already in holidays (Reyavie glares at her books). To those who aren't…well at least rest a bit while reading this. As always I DON'T OWN ANYTHING IN THIS STORY! I don't! See? I can admit it. My shrink told me admitting the problem is the first step…that and that I couldn't pay for the lawsuit that would be dumped on poor old me. Anyways let's do something productive then…
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A.N – Still waiting for you to give me your names for Aria's amulet. At this point AoA's suggestion is still winning but keep voting…
Here are the three already submitted. Please vote for your favourite or submit your own.
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Meva Ysimad – It means "life amulet" and it's Al-bhed (language from FFX for those who don't know) – Submitted by AoA.
Apotropaic – It means "to have the power to avert evil" and it's greek – Submitted by Orodruin
Benu – It means "to rise in brilliance" and it is a way to refer to the phoenix. It's Egyptian – Submitted by Crystalparadise
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This is the last week I'll be accepting this voting, people. Please say something.
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To my dear reviewers:
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Orodruin – Hello again to you too. I wasn't exactly demanding a vote…just encouraging forcefully? (cough). Nevertheless thank you for your vote and also for all the mistakes you found. I swear that I do read the chapters before posting them but as I have read them so many times it's easy to bypass them. I was very happy to know that you liked the chapter and the actions of the different characters. I really enjoyed writing the whole confrontation between Seifer and Aria so it's good to know that you liked it too. And yes, the writing scene is on the Ragnarok.
Just one more thing, the zero to nil part is a direct translation of a Portuguese slang phrase and I don't know if it exists in another form in English. Basically it reinforces the idea of nothing. So that's that. Hope that this chapter has less mistakes in it and if not warn me about them please. Till later.
P.S – Who is Bakura?
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Grasshopper2 – And welcome back to you. (Reyavie sees glare and hides behind a desk). I didn't think it was that bad…really. Sorry? (Rea slowly stands and sits back down. A loud gulp is heard). Anyways, good to know that I managed to fit Aria well in the story and that you consider the last chapter, a great chapter. So to redeem myself of the cliff-hanger here's a larger one. Maybe this will make the glare go away…please? (Hides again).
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Angel Of Apocolypse – Hey! So in answer to your question...is Selphie-syndrome a good or a bad thing...I really don't have a clue. Think it like this. It doesn't kill you, it doesn't kill anyone, period and it makes you have temporary (cough) flashes of insanity. I don't think it's that bad. Sane people are boring.
About the cliff-hanger that I was informed about guess what? I did leave it there. (Rea cackles evilly). So to know what's going to happen you'll just have to read, won't you? And realistic and well-written…? You do know that you are going to give me a permanent blush don't you? As I am white as a bloody anaemic ghost (I'm not joking. I can pass a whole month of the beach that I won't turn much darker.) that will make a very weird picture.
And talking about weird pictures…( Rea puts crazy crab, packet of Pixie Stix and an overly sugar-high, hyperactive Selphie in shaker and turns it on before looking… and turning very, very green) I think I just lost my appetite for dinner.
And see? I didn't leave you hanging…for too long and the amulet name thing will be decided until next week. There's no need to thank me for reviewing your story cause it's the least I can do after all the support you have given me these last months. Besides I love Squalphies and yours is a great one.
Thanks for the luck (because I really need it. But guess what? Only two to go) and damn…you got a cold in the summer. That's a bummer. But you can use it to skip some home chores. That's better than nothing, right? Hope you get well soon. Rest a lot and you'll be hyperactive in no time. Now you can go read the chappie.
P.S – Remember that character I told you, you'd like? Watch out for Clare ; )
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Rae Anderson – A new reviewer! Alright! I love when someone new comes to tell me something about my story and even more if they say that they like it. So thank you so much for your review. You can't get your story posted? Why's that? Having trouble with getting your ideas on the "paper"? If that's the reason you should definitively try posting it. People would read it and help you. Believe that I've been there and that reviews helped me a lot.
This story is still going to last for a quite a bit as I am still writing it and without a perspective of when I'm going to end it. I still have some ideas that I want to write before I finish it. So I'm afraid you'll have to wait to read the end. And I am writing. Slower, cause of my exams and all, but I am writing. Enjoy the new chapter then.
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CrystalParadise – I really shouldn't say this...I really shouldn't...but since when that stopped me from anything? I told you so! Sorry, couldn't resist. Glad that you're okay and enjoying your holidays. But I'll go there in a bit…Let's begin from the beginning.
Why did I stop there? Well, it seemed a logical place to stop. At the moment. Now, after being bombarded with glares, comments and Vader, I realized that it was a very stupid thing to do. Why did Aria disappear? She didn't have the same experiences or lived in the same places as the other which means that her past is different. Basically her time stream journey is, as Rinoa's, different from the others's. Hence the disappearing act.
Why is Squall a big asshole? I'm afraid that's one of the world's greatest mysteries topped only by why do my parents always think they are right…even when they aren't. Which is often (Rea whistles as father gives her a weird look).
Continuing, so the plane didn't fall, you weren't burned alive and you ate the greenish-black thing. The last one you could do without. I'm sure the blood replacement will work just fine…I think. No prob about not reviewing. You do that when you can again. Just have fun and enjoy your time.
Egypt sounds really cool. Wish I could visit it too but hey, I'm going with my folks to Netherlands on August. Maybe next year I can convince them to visit. And yes, from now on a lot of things will be written from scratch as, I'm sure that you know, all the rest of the game is pretty much raid castle, find demons, kill demons, find Ultimecia, kill Ultimecia…As if I wouldn't mess up with that.
Aria already comes back in this chapter so you'll just have to read it. Other than that I recommend a dose of hormones to balance the emotional roller-coaster...or a family sized bar of chocolate. It works for me. Well gotta go. Hope to read from you soon.
P.S – Pick the cutest guy and then beat the others with something harder than a bat. Lol. Have fun.
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Welcome to the…(Rea looks at chapter guide and gaps) OMG! It's the twenty-fifth! See ya at the end.
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Her feet touched the earth slowly with a tenderness she wasn't expecting.
– "Well…this is something new" – Ariadne rolled her eyes as her hands automatically reached for the comfort of the twin katanas on her back.
– "Your blatancy gets worse by the second Taur" – Aria commented dryly unsheathing them quickly – "And that's not because of your contact with me" – She looked around, stance relaxing slightly as she noticed where she was.
A huge park laughed at her amazed face, a small river shining in the sunlight beside it. The same waters she had played as a child, the same trees where she and her brother had hid countless times. She turned around and couldn't stop tears from falling as her house came into view.
A beautiful two-floored house was in front of her, the one built by her father in the land that her ancestors had left him. Everything was the same as before. Exactly as her memories were. The small garden growing as always when under the care of her mother, the swing her father had put up, the birdbath that Lugh and her had helped install. No signs of the passage of time could be seen.
– "Aria! Wake up!" – Scolded Sacred – "This is a memory and you are under its spell. That's what your enemy wants" – That functioned like a bucket of ice-cold water making her alert and ready to defend herself if needed.
– "Where should we go?" – Asked Minotaur as Ariadne tried to see beyond her memories.
– "You should at least try to walk Aria. Search for the places that you recognize from your memories." – Counseled the older brother – "You are supposed to go to Edea's house correct? You will probably reach there chronologically" – She smiled in slight amusement before starting down the road.
– "You're so wise that you scare me sometimes Red" – Her expression sobered as the environment around her shifted.
Her old school. And not only that. A woman was in front of her, her pale skin so white that it seemed as if it had never seen sunlight. The clothes were a mix of an eighteen century dress with colors that would have belonged better in a circus.
– "Bearer" – It hissed, cold blank eyes fixed on her. A frown crossed Ariadne's expression as she heard those words…words that were already painfully familiar. Aria saw the sorceress raise her arm for a spell and reacted the only way she knew.
– "Reflect" – The shining green shield spread around her in time to protect her from a well placed Gravija. Knowing that attacking magically would be a useless, if not very stupid, thing to do she slashed with her blades as strongly as she could, trying to keep herself moving.
The scenery around her changed once more. Her family's summer home near the beach. Lugh's college. Her grandparents' house. Maria's farm.
– "This is the what?…ninth now?" – Aria grinded her teeth as she attacked yet another sorceress…or whatever the specters were.
– "Don't know" – She growled to Taur evading another spell – "Don't care. But if hear another "bearer" I'll flip." – A beach showed itself in all its glory but was completely ignored as she killed another sorceress.
Her arms were feeling like lead after more that thirty minutes of continuous fighting and the Seed knew she wouldn't be able to fight much longer. Without giving it a lot of thought she grabbed a small vial from her pack and drank the elixir Selphie had given her before they left.
– "I believe it is already advancing in time Aria" – Commented Sacred as she looked around – "You should be in Gaea soon." – And true to the guardian's words the next image was the place she had known as a home for the last years. Galbadia Garden. Ariadne groaned as another sorceress appeared out of nowhere.
– "Wait" – Aria asked with a sneer – "Let me guess. Bearer, right?" – Her patience was severely tested when the sorceress said the word she had already learned to hate.
– "They need an updated dictionary or something" – Grumbled Minotaur.
– "'Taur I would really appreciate if you stopped the bloody comments." – A sigh escaped her lips as she turned towards her new opponent.
– "Someone better thank me for this later" – Deling city saluted her as she rejoined the battle.
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Ariadne couldn't stop the relief from spreading as she saw Edea's orphanage once more. Or what she could have called the orphanage if it wasn't completely destroyed. In her time the structure still held on, walls and rooms needing only hands, materials and hard work to go back to what it had been in the past. In the time she had been brought to it was barely recognizable. And in front of her was her goal.
– "That's one interior decorator that should have been hit in the head as a child" – She thought, somewhat amused, as she saw the huge castle. Images, from a life before, filled her mind as she remembered old castles and dungeons that she had seen on TV, stories that had shaped her childhood. But she wasn't a child anymore.
– "It works quite well as an "I'm in charge" sign doesn't it?" – She returned a katana to its sheath, as her arm seemed to refuse holding it any longer, and began walking towards the building.
– "You should rest for a while Aria. You are almost exhausted" – Sacred's voice was concerned but something told her it wasn't exactly because of the reason he had said. Some unknown part of her chose not to inquire further. Just because she had them in her head twenty four-seven it didn't mean that she would invade whatever privacy they still held. Besides they would do the same for her in a heartbeat.
– "I can go on for a bit" – She answered – "After I find the others I will try to convince them to rest. Either that or I'll faint." – She winced when she finished that thought. Fainting again was not on her to-do list.
– "I vote for the first." – Stated Minotaur – "You can't afford to lose any more brain cells. They're getting rarer" – Ariadne sighed in exasperation. Something told her that she could be on her deathbed and would still have to hear to 'Taur's pointless comments.
– "Where the hell are they?" – Her eyes narrowed in worry as she saw no one near the doors of the massive castle. – "They shouldn't be this late" – A frown marred her expression as she walked back to the three stone doors that she had passed in haste when she had arrived and gave herself a few moments to analyze them.
They looked nothing special.
Simple stone carved in straight lines and blank of any kind of decoration. Or she thought before her eyes noticed small inscriptions all around the frame.
– "Latin?" – Surprise and confusion filled her voice as she knelt next to the soft stone and passed her fingers over the carved letters. She couldn't understand them but was curious, nevertheless, for their presence.
– "Eternum…" - Aria tapped the letters with her finger, a grim smile in her lips as she stood. Her eyes found the proverbial tallest tower and something told her that Ultimecia knew quite well she had visitors.
- "You want this to end too huh?" – Ariadne's smile faded into nothing as her hand gripped the blade she still held harder.
– "You're not the only one" – She whispered in the pregnant silence – "I'm tired as well. But it will end soon. That I can promise" – A light shimmered in the distance and, in some strange way, she knew her message had passed.
– "Aria!" – Relief spread through her as she saw the group walking up the path to join her. Tired, injured, probably hungry and thirsty and just plain worn…but alright.
– "Come later guys. Walk slower" – She chided good-naturally – "Kill me from worry." – Irvine gave her a smile and a gentle pat on the shoulder as he reached her.
– "Says the pot calling the kettle back" – Behind him walked Zell, a hand on his bloody arm, Selphie, casting an Esuna for some unknown reason and Quistis. The latter hugged her silently, the action speaking louder than any words. On the end of the group walked a frowning Squall and a somewhat anxious looking Rinoa.
– "Aren't you guys a sight?" – Ariadne commented dryly – "I can just see the reactions when we get home. They'll be more scared of us than the sorceresses." – She looked at Squall coolly, in a way that screamed that she wasn't up to arguments.
– "We can't go on like this" – She started – "We're tired, suffering from severe lack of sleep, food and water not to mention blondie's injure there" – Zell glared – "I think a rest would be wise" – Everyone looked at her as if she had grown an extra head.
– "You want us to rest here?" – Irvine's voice carried a dry are-you-crazy-or-just-nuts tone. Aria smirked slightly as she walked to the stone door and touched the ripples over the surface that was covering the other side.
– "I never said anything about resting here" – She answered crossing it easily with her hand – "We can go through here. Get some sleep and then finish this. Besides she isn't going anywhere" – Once more her eyes found the tower but this time it only lasted a few moments.
– "Why are you so sure?" – Aria just smiled, a sad and somewhat depressed smile, as she looked at Rinoa.
– "We aren't the only ones that are tired" – She stated simply – "You guys coming?" – Everyone looked at Squall whose eyes were fixed onto the giant door. It took barely a moment before he walked to it and placed his hand inside just as Aria had done before.
– "Let's go" – And with that he entered without looking back.
– "The guy's a real bundle of joy, isn't he?" – Ariadne shook her head as she watched the others follow their leader leaving only her and Quistis behind.
– "I was worried with you. Next time do try not to do that again" – The faint amusement that had been showing on the girl's expression faded as she winced.
– "I'll try. Can't promise anything though. Hyne knows I'm always in trouble" – The instructor smiled slightly.
– "Or causing it" – She added before walking to the door as well without waiting to see the affronted expression. Ariadne did the same, shaking her head, but not before she shifted her eyes to the castle once more.
– "Just wait a bit longer. It won't take much." – And she disappeared through the strange portal not seeing a veiled figure watching from a window.
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Interlude: Galbadia Garden, past
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The room was absolutely silent. No words were spoken and none of the occupants moved a single muscle even with the tick tension that was being felt.
Stephanie and Sasha sat side-by-side in front of the visitors and behind them in a visible support was Alexander. They were all looking at the small group of three that had helped destroy their home. Sasha had a look on her face that told everyone quite clearly that she was having a great deal of difficulty to keep her quarterstaff where it was even with the president's presence in the room.
Luckily it was very far from her as a precaution taken before their entrance.
After some minutes Alex nodded slightly as well as a somewhat annoyed Sasha. Stef gave them a small smile before she turned to the others. Her smile had disappeared by then.
– "I'm going to explain something first before we give you our answer" – She began calmly – "Right now Galbadia Garden doesn't have a headmaster. The whole school is being ruled by the students." – She waved towards her companions.
– "Sasha, Alex and myself, as well as others, have formed a council until Headmaster Cid gives us some kind of directives that will change that. But, as that doesn't seem to be happening any time soon, any business related to the Garden passes by us." – Sasha took a deep breath obviously to keep herself from saying whatever was on her mind at the time. Even an idiot would understand it wasn't good.
– "Aria is a good Seed" – She continued when her friend stopped – "And she helped the Garden a lot on this war. Even if she's not here, she is a member of the council and we value her opinion." – Her eyes hardened slightly making the silver swirl dangerously
– "If she believes you are not to blame we'll give you the benefit of the doubt" – Stephanie was about to continue but stopped, interrupted by Seifer.
– Beckerman is right on one thing – His voice was calm and assured, as if he wasn't in the middle of former enemies – I was placed under some kind of spell and was pretty much a puppet but I wasn't able to fight her. For that I am to blame. I am guilty in several aspects of the last events and I won't deny that guilt. – A small touch of appreciation run through the galbadians if only because on his loyalty to his friends. He had taken the blame. Admitting the error was a first step after all.
– "Maybe you learned something after all" – Commented Alex. Sasha kicked him muttering something about "Lara". He remained quiet after that even as he glared fleetingly to the girl.
– "If you two are quite finished" – Both friends stopped their antics and turned to the visitors ignoring Stef's unspoken scolding – "Anyways" – Her eyes were expressionless but calm.
– "You will be able to enrol here" – She said finally – "We'll speak with the students and explain the special situation. Other than that we expect you to be on your best behaviour" – She gave Seifer a brief look as a plain warning.
– "No fights with the students, no slacking and you will help as everyone else. I hope this was clear enough." – Sasha pulled a stack of papers, giving it to Alex without a comment as Stef touched a communicator. A small bell was heard, a notice sign for the students to hear.
– "I ask for your attention, please" – Her voice was calm and clear as she clarified the new situation to her comrades, silence filling the whole Garden except for her explanation.
– "I request of you understanding and tolerance. They will be welcomed as the new students that they are and any action against them will be severely frowned upon. That is all. Clare Reed, please join us in the meeting room." – Sasha raised an eyebrow with the last part but Stephanie didn't seem ready to share.
Alex exchanged a curious glance with the brown haired woman as Stef presented each of the arrivals with a student's card and the clearance cards for their dorms. It didn't take long for the blonde haired, blue eyed girl to enter the room. A bright grin was etched on her face.
– "You called?" – A smile slowly stretched on Stef's face, one that only her friends recognized well. Sasha muffled a small snort in realization, hands gripping her skirt painfully. Alex just shook his head as if used to their craziness.
– "Yes Clare" – Stephanie said pleasantly – "These are the new students. I'm quite sure you already know them." – The grin didn't even flicker as she turned to them and waved happily. She received weird glances in answer but ignored it completely.
– "I need for you to show them to their rooms and the classes where they will have to go." – Stef continued in the exact same tone – "Then take them to Lara in the control room and enrol them in the central system. You are dismissed from your classes this afternoon." – If possible Clare's smile widened.
– "Alright! Thank you Stephanie" – And with that she gave the group yet another of her unnaturally cheerful smiles, watching as they stood warily to follow her. She waited for them to step outside before doing the same, closing the door after her.
The three friends looked at each other in more than a little confusion as laughter erupted from the other side, so loud and joyful that the wooden door wasn't enough to muffle it.
– "Let's go then." – Said Clare almost jumping in excitement – "You guys are going to love it here" – Seifer looked at her in almost fear.
– "This is a very hard path to redemption."
– "AGREED" – Fujin's eyes strayed to the ceiling as if asking aid to some divinity. Raijin was trying to edge away from the girl that was still smiling.
– "Come on" – And they followed her, feeling as if they were losing something in the whole story.
The laughter in the room was barely starting to quieten.
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Laguna was looking at the two girls as if he was wondering about their sanity. The exact same moment the door had been closed both of them had started laughing as if their whole lives depended on it. Even Alexander was smiling, not the full blown laughter of his friends of course, but an amused smile as he watched the door.
– "What was that?" – Laguna motioned to the two girls that were attempting stop laughing.
– "Clare…" - Stef giggled some more before she forced herself to sober. However her brown-golden eyes were still dancing with mirth and the smile seemed impossible to be removed from her expression. Sasha was worse.
– "Let's just say that…" - The blond girl giggled against herself – "Hyperactivity can be…"
- "A really good…"– Sasha coughed slightly – "Educational incentive?" – The two cracked up once more under Alex's condescending expression.
– "You two are getting worse by the day" – He commented when he saw them pause to breathe.
– "You know you love us anyway" – Stated Stef – "Now Mr. president" – Seriousness replaced the former amusement as she took the role she had been presented with.
– "What can you say about what happened in the Lunatic Pandora?" – Alexander pulled one of the free chairs next to Sasha and sat as well, attention fixed on the older man who had the answers they were waiting for since the day the Balamb party had come in search of assistance.
– "She's alright" – Sasha seemed to control herself not give a bitter answer to the president's information.
– "We gathered that" – She stated waving the small letter where Ariadne's handwriting could be seen. She was willing to bet her weapon that Laguna had blushed.
– "Yeah…right" – Only Alex's scolding glance stopped the new string of giggles that were ready to leave Stef's lips.
– "Ariadne was captured by Galbadian soldiers near the desert prison" – Laguna finally declared – "Both Ellone and her where taken to Lunatic Pandora as hostages, probably to force the Balamb crew to intervene. Ellone was taken to draw attention and Ariadne was left in a cell for some yet unknown reason. She was about to leave when she was found by Squall and joined the battle" – Stef smiled sadly.
– "That sounds like Aria alright. She was never one to wait quietly in a corner. Was she the one to understand what happened to Almasy?" – Laguna nodded making a proud glint appear on her eyes
– "After that she…" - He seemed at a loss of words for a moment, as if unsure of how to phrase it.
– "She got pissed off, yelled at everyone and barked a lot of commands scaring the shit out of all?" – Introduced Sasha helpfully. Stef smacked her on the head.
– "Forgive her. She is terminally insane" – Alex rolled his eyes. Sometimes not even he could understand his friends.
– "And after that?" – He asked changing the subject easily. Laguna sighed.
– "We don't know for sure – He confided slowly – "The fight against Adel wasn't very complicated and the plan worked as it should but now…we can only hope everything will turn out alright" – The three Seeds didn't comment immediately, all dreading the one question it had to be made. In the end it was Sasha's voice that broke the silence.
– "Will they come back?" – She asked, hands crisping slightly on her lap. Silver so dark that, in the light of the late afternoon, seemed almost black. Laguna seemed as sad…as afraid as they were feeling.
– "I…I don't know…"
- "Hope huh?" – Stef gave him a grim smile – "Hope is all we ever had…all we have." – She stood, her Seed façade coming into play as she grabbed the glaive she had placed aside.
– "Thank you for your time Mr. President" – The action was formal, an easy escape. Alex did the same and Sasha followed swiftly. They would hide their worries for as long as they could…and have hope.
– "If help is needed you know where to find us" – Alexander said shaking the hand that was presented to him. Pleasantries were exchanged as the man led the president to what Stef could only suppose to be the front entrance.
But she didn't follow, her hand moving to open a drawer in her desk under Sasha's careful watch.
A small photo was taken from its protection, a photo showing a group of Garden students, all with the formal Seed uniform. She could see herself near the middle, her pale blond hair that had darken vaguely with age, and then by her side, a taller girl with roughly the same age, sea green eyes laughing in a way characteristic to her personality…Aria, Ariadne, her friend, a stubborn and protective presence, caring…needed.
– "She'll be fine Stef" – Whispered Sasha – "You'll see." – And even as Stephanie forced a smile unto her lips she knew that she wasn't fooling the other girl…and that she had been trying to convince herself as well.
– "I really hope so Sasha. I really do…"
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Trabia Garden: Past
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- "Are you sure about this?" – Joshua finished packing the clothes he had put aside before joining a small pack of food. All of this without looking at his companion.
– "Obviously." – He answered sternly. His tone carried a slight edge that not many were used to hear from him – "I'm not standing here without knowing what's happening to one of my best friends." – His hands were roughly placing some items and potions on the bag as well.
– "Knowing her, she probably got herself in a bloody mess." – He pulled the strings closing the pack and the action carried a distinct finality to it. And then he stopped before turning to his friend.
The tall brown haired, brown eyed man seemed concerned. He was also using the Seed uniform for Trabia Garden and on his belt one could see two black hand guns.
– "She seemed capable of handling herself Josh" – The man said coolly – "You're going to walk half of this continent and of another just to get some news?" – Josh rolled his eyes as he grabbed his long sword that had been resting on a table and sheathed it on his waist.
– "No" – He answered – "I'm going to drive all the way. The headmistress already gave me permission." – That statement drove his companion to a full blown laughter attack.
– "You're driving something?" – His friend chocked out between chuckles. – "The Head actually allowed that disaster?" – Josh smirked dangerously at him, dark eyes flashing in something that bounded no good to the laughing man.
– "Yes she did" – The tone on his voice made the laughter cease almost immediately – "And guess what Peter?" – He grabbed his bag and thrust a letter to his hand, the smirk still firmly on his expression.
– "You're coming with me" – And he left his room, whistling while he heard the loud WHAT? that sounded behind him.
The cold air of the Trabian spring met him as soon as he reached what would have been entrance hall if the Garden hadn't been destroyed. A lot still needed work and even more was waiting to be rebuilt. And he would help…just not immediately. The place wouldn't run away and he would come back soon.
But he had to do it.
– "You better be alright Aria" – He muttered grabbing the keys the Headmistress had supplied him with. – "Cause there's no way I'll lose anyone else." – A sigh escaped his lips as he pulled the bag to a more comfortable position only to chuckle when Peter left the dorm's area, a look on his face that told Josh, extremely directly, that he had passed the shock phase.
– "Josh" – Peter growled walking to him – "Exactly why am I being sent to Galbadia?" – Yes…life had given the earthling some very twisted things but there were advantages.
– "Head wants the car back" – Josh informed calmly – "For some strange reason she doesn't trust me to drive" – And there was nothing like revenge.
– "You have ten minutes to pack Pete" – Who would have thought that death glares could lift someone's spirit?
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And this is it. A longer chapter this week because I was nearly mauled due to the last chapter's cliff-hanger. Sheesh! I've already said I'm sorry. Next time I'll warn (Rea grins wickedly). Anyways don't forget that I really love to listen to all your comments and small pieces of wisdom (cause if you hope I have some then I sincerely advice you to get a chair and wait sitting. Maybe in a millennia or so I'll have something to show). Errors and mistakes that you might find please let me know alright?
So REVIEW EVERYONE! (Rea places big flashing sign on last words)
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Next chapter: Meals are brought into question, conversations between two very stubborn parties occur as well as the discovery of the definition of "bearer"
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See ya all next week
Reyavie