SeeD ~(Squall, Selphie, FF8ers, open)

[Seifer Almasy]

~Romantic Dreamer~
"The way I see it, as long as you come out of the battle alive, you're one step closer to your dream."

The glorious Balamb Garden, his home for so long, beautifully sculptured and designed, and even mobile, much like Galbadia. Though he cared little for the appearance of such a place, it was the contents which were of highest priority, the training they give, and their battle strength. He certainly had some exciting times at this place, but then again he also had some rather depressing ones at that. However considering recent events it was necessary he make a brief return visit. He was not over joyed about the idea, but he was batting for their side this time, even though he believed himself on the good guy side before anyway, he wouldn’t be a puppet again.

Seifer Almasy closed in towards the parking lot, sat quite comfortably on his motorbike as he sped down the roads and into the large complex. He already gained several odd looks from the students nearby, his long grey coat being of common knowledge to the trainees here in Balamb. The former Knight of the Sorceress pulled into a parking spot and climbed off his motorbike. The tall blonde briefly ran his eyes over the grounds coolly before striding into the main complex, Hyperion in his trench coat as usual, his step as arrogant and confident as it had always been.

The former Knight could feel eyes upon him but it was no less than he expected. Whispers of the traitor echoing in his eyes from the passing students, the snarly looks and shaking of heads from instructors. Cold he expect less? Only Squall and his crew of misfits were truly aware of his manipulation, along with Cid and Edea. But still, it was manipulation… not mind control. He took his path and went too far, too far to turn back. ‘She is right, they wouldn’t accept me… ah well, not my problem’ He thought to himself, which was quickly followed by ‘Bah I’m turning more like puberty boy all the time’.
Seifer came to the main desk, the map of Balamb ahead of him, and students beginning to gather. The blonde Gunblade Specialist looked over the group that had begun to form, a cocky smirk growing over his lips as he ran a hand over his slicked back hair.
“Eh kids. Get me Squall would you.”
He said bluntly, the group looking between themselves before the snorting grunts followed, their backs turning and the groups leaving him. Seifer quirked a brow slightly as they ignored him.

[Selphie Tilmitt]

Selphie was just her normal self that day. She didn’t have any missions to go on at the moment so she spent her time relaxing, being with her friends and planning the nearest garden festival. Now if only she could get her friends to join the committee…no matter how many times she asked they said no. How could they! It was so much fun to plan it. She wrinkled up her nose and skipped down the hallway leading to the front gate. Way to much insideness that day, time to get some outsideness! She hummed to herself and waved to everyone she saw on her way outside. She couldn’t help but be happy, everything seemed to be going well, she wouldn’t even think about anything bad happening.

She was bouncing along when suddenly she heard a voice that made her shiver. Body stopped moving as she peeked around the corner of the hallway and immediately wanted to yell at the person her eyes first laid upon. What was HE doing here?! She put her hands over her mouth before jumping up and down a few times and flailing her arms, green eyes flashing in anger, “Why did you have to ruin a perfect day!” She squealed out as she burst out from around the corner of the hallway, hands on her hips and eyes flashing in anger still while looking at the blonde man looking like he owned the place.

She marched up to him as the students all dissipated, her small frame looked tiny compared to Seifer, but she didn’t exactly care. “You should get out of here!!” She huffed, shaking her fist under his nose and wrinkling up her own nose at him. She had never been impressed with Seifer, from the moment she had ‘met him’ even though now she remembered him bullying them all in the orphanage. She might be small but she tried to look as tough as she possibly could. Seifer had never taken her seriously, much to her displeasure.

“Squall would kick you out if he knew you were here!” She said and crossed her arms, she felt it was her duty to tell him to get lost, plus she had never liked him. From his pompous attitude to his bullying he was someone that no one liked, although she probably didn’t dislike him as much as Squall and Zell did.

[Squall Leonhart]

Squall Leonhart layed on his bed in his room, staring at the ceiling. Those who knew Squall would know that he was lost in thought. After the defeat of Ultimecia, Sqaull thought that things would die down. But everything seemed more alive then ever. He thought that him being Headmaster would also change once they defeated Ultimecia, but now. No, he still held the title. Why me? I didn't want this... Maybe if I talk to Cid he would take the position back... Wonder what Rinoa's doing?

He sat up in his bed, placing his hand on his forehead. He heard a knock at his door and as much as he wanted to tell them to go away, he couldn't. He had obligations now. "Seifer Almasy is here..." Squall sighed. He knew that this was just more trouble to add to his plate. Seifer wouldn't come to this place without a logical reason. He stood to his feet and pressed foward to the door, leaving his gunblade behind. He slowly made his way to the main desk, ignoring the people who seemed to be watching Selphie verbal abuse Seifer. He stopped beside the small girl, placing a hand on her shoulder. "It's alright Selphie... Let's hear him out."

After all, this was Seifer's home also. Seifer did do some terrible things, but they were 'family.' Squall would never say that though. Seifer's bullying was just he way of showing affection. "Seifer?" He looked at the blond gunblade specialist, waiting for him to explain why he was here. He hoped Seifer wasn't going to ask to come back to Garden. Not that Squall cared, it was everyone else he was concerned about. Seifer was a traitor after all.

[Seifer Almasy]

~Romantic Dreamer~
"The way I see it, as long as you come out of the battle alive, you're one step closer to your dream."

As the students began to make their escaped, he caught sight of what he liked to think was the reason for it. Not far down the complex of Garden a yellow dressed hyperactive sugar monkey was bouncing her way down towards him, nostrils flared like a bull, arms flailing in rage, cute little aggression to say the least. Seifer watched her coolly, a slim smirk poked up in the corner of his lips as she closed the distance between them, simply running a hand over his hair in reply to her first comment, the bubblelyness being an amusing pass time. Selphie continued to hound him when she tried to match his height, his teal eyes gazing down to her with mild amusement. He had never taken this girl seriously, though generally out of the entire group of the orphanage it was her he found the least annoying. Squall with his emo girl routine, Zell with his chicken wuss antics, Irvine with his skirt chasing, Quistis with her attempt to be more than she was. All Selphie was, was loud. And he had been told never to go on a train with her, advice he would hold dear to his heart till the end of time. He calmly returned his mind back to the events before him, Selphie in front of him with her arms crossed, looking rather pouty. Seifer lightly shrugged his shoulders.
“What ever you say, midget. Nice to see you too.”
His black gloved hand patted the brunettes head softly, somehwta mockingly, and if there was any implication of affection, he would have never given that away. Just then a familiar feeling washed over him, his smirk briefly growing.

Squall Leonhart, his former rival, was not far off him now. Striding in that collected and distant form he always did. They were opposites, even in their stride, while Seifer was more arrogant and purposeful; Squall had this relaxed uncaring step. It was an amusing thought, that they were so different. As different as they were, Seifer respected the bastard for what he had done, though he would never admit it.
“Well, well, the great headmaster makes his appearance. I bet you’re thrilled at your new position, Leonhart.” The blonde said sarcastically, knowing full well how Squall would feel about it.
“I’ll cut right to the chase. We can catch up your scoobies later, chicken wuss and the lot. I’m sure you’re well aware of this business with being able to… ‘world hop’ as someone rightly said. I got some news for you which I had to say to your face just to see if your expression changed.”
Seifer stepped slightly closer to the pair as his voice become lower and more serious. His arrogance and smugness somewhat subsiding for a moment.
“Ultimecia made a grand reappearance in a world called Cocoon. She’s back, and I doubt it’s for tea and biscuits”

[Selphie Tilmitt]

Adorkable Cutie
”Super-Duper-Mega-Bummer!!”

She just went “oohhhh” when he called her midget. She wasn’t THAT short. She ducked her head and shoved his hand away when he patted her head and crossed her arms over her chest, why did he have to be a jerk all the time? He hadn’t matured in the slightest since they were kids, that’s why he had never made it into SeeD. He should take her seriously…she could after all program his cell phone to blow up if she wanted to…So she just stared him down…or up, as she had to tilt her head way back to see him. She really hoped he didn’t want to join Garden again…Squall wouldn’t allow that would he? Seifer was a traitor, and besides who could deal with annoying Seifer around anyway?

She couldn’t stand him…even her friendly nature couldn’t make excuses for his arrogant, mean spirited personality. She suddenly felt a hand on her shoulder and turned her head to see Squall there beside her. Good now he could throw Seifer out! But he just said…they should hear him out. She glanced at Seifer with a distasteful look on her face but shrugged and calmed down somewhat. Mostly what Squall said went with her, she wasn’t rebellious, especially not to him. If Squall said they should hear him out then that’s what they should do. The rest of them, Squall, Zell, Irvine, Quistis and Ellone were like family to her, remembering them from the orphanage, but Seifer hadn’t ever been counted as one of her ‘family.’ Why should he? He never ran with them except to be irritating.

She rolled her eyes when he started doing his sarcastic routine. He mentioned the world hopping thing and her eyebrows scrunched together. Squall and the guys had had some trouble in that area…but why was he here to tell them that? He didn’t ever help them, just cause trouble, so why all of a sudden now did he come and warn them about that? And then it came out…he just wanted to tell them to see Squall’s face?! How dare he? That insolent…but all words she had thought of using to describe him fell out of her brain as he suddenly spoke again. Ultimecia…

The look on her face must be comical as her jaw dropped and eyes opened wider. “She’s back?!” She burst out before putting her hands on her head and shaking it back and forth. “But how can that be?” She asked before her emerald green eyes flashed over to Squall, what would his reaction be? Ultimecia being back meant that they had a hard road ahead of them…her combined with the portals… “We can beat her again!” She said optimistically as she jumped up and down slightly and put her hands on Squall’s arm, turning to face him.

[Squall Leonhart]

As Seifer teased Squall on his new position, Squall sighed and turned in the other direction. "...Whatever." Was all that left Squall's mouth. He would keep his other words that he wanted to say to Seifer safe behind his teeth. Still,Seifer was still... Seifer. It was good to see that some things didn't change. Selphie was still her hyperactive self, which Squall liked but would never admit. As Seifer continued to speak Squall just nodded as if to let him know Seifer know he had his full attention. ... He came all the way here to tell me something I already knew... There's got to be more...

Yes, Squall had experienced this 'world hopping' thanks to those strange Trabia Cadets. But this was no surprising news to Squall. Squall turned to face Seifer, giving him a look as if saying that Seifer was boring him. He was wasting Squall's time. That's when that forsaken name came from the blond's mouth... Ultimecia. His left hand started to twitch and he quickly grabbed it with his right to stop it. Seifer was a jerk and quite annoying, but he was never a prankster, never a joker. But Squall waited a moment, hoping that Seifer would say he was joking... Nothing. ... Ultimecia.... Alive?

Squall placed his right hand on his forehead, slightly lowering his head. How could this be? She was dead! They had killed her! As Selphie grabbed his arm Squall lifted his head and smiled slightly. "Yeah... Selphie's right. We will just beat her... again." Squall was doing his best to stay calm and collective. How would Selphie act if she knew that Squall was actually scared? More than likely Ultimecia would be even more powerful this time. The fear of those he loved being taken away from him. He couldn't lose his family, he couldn't lose Rinoa. Guess this is why I always thought it's best to be alone, to not count on anyone. Now that Squall had these bonds he didn't want them broken. No, more like he couldn't have them broken. He couldn't live his life without knowing these people weren't okay. Yes, even Zell though he annoyed Squall at time. He looked over at Seifer with a blank expression plastered on his face. "Ultimecia. Did she see you?" He asked. They needed a plan of action. Chances were if Ultimecia did see Seifer she would expect him to tell Squall and company. They lose their element of surprise. Then again, how do you surprise a witch that can control time? As Selphie said, they just have to beat her again.

[Seifer Almasy]

~Romantic Dreamer~
"The way I see it, as long as you come out of the battle alive, you're one step closer to your dream."

Seifer watched Squall, his face unchanging, as he expected, but the distinct shake in his hand spoke volumes to the blonde whom had known him for so long. He could not help but let the arrogant smirk touch his lips once again. Selphie seemed in shock to, but her positive nature was kicking in, she expected to beat Ultimecia again. Seifer found some amusement in that, he’d like to see them try… or were they expecting him to help. Well, that all depended on him really. Whatever he decided however, he would never have any intention of returning here, even if they would consider it.

The former knight turned his attention back to Squall as he spoke.
“Yeah, me and some others had a scrap with her on the shore. Stale mate, I’d like to say, you know her as well as I do.”
Seifer lightly shrugged, turning his attention elsewhere for a brief moment. Seifer could never say he lost, but they probably knew that. After a moment he turned his teal gaze back to the pair, looking between them.
“Thing I found weird, is that she seemed more interested in that world in particular. If she’s going to cause some mayhem, it’ll probably be there – but I doubt that makes much difference for what you’ve gotta do.”

The tall blonde delivered what he was going to deliver and now they could deal with it. That was his state of mind when he was driving here at least, but instead of giving a mocking salute and striding off arrogantly as he liked to do, Seifer stayed for the moment, one hand resting over the hilt of Hyperion at his belt idly while the other ran over his hair.

[Selphie Tilmitt]

Adorkable Cutie
”Super-Duper-Mega-Bummer!!”

Still in shock from the news of Ultimecia being alive, Selphie pursed her lips and put a hand under her chin, thinking about how they could defeat her this time. She wouldn’t allow them to do it the same way they had the last time, so…they would have to do something else. She shrugged, they had done it before and could do it again! She was utterly confident in that, completely optimistic and even cheerful about the outcome. She nodded again when Squall even smiled at her and said that she was right and that they could just defeat her again. She hadn’t expected a smile, but was very glad that he wasn’t trying the whole lone wolf routine again. He was relying more on his friends, Rinoa had certainly worked wonders on him!

She was confused when he said that he and some others had had a scrape with her. Wait…Seifer was on her side…or at least he had been before, why did he say that he had helped fight her? Was that true? She gave him a weary look and put her hands on her hips again, just watching him. She found it hard not to talk more then she was, but obviously Squall and Seifer needed to talk.

She had no idea that Squall had the least bit of fear in him. She wasn’t afraid, they had won before and they would again, even if they used dynamite this time! If she knew that he was afraid it might shake her a bit, but she couldn’t stay like that for long, she was confident that they would do it again, although it might take awhile. Seifer wouldn’t have won if he had fought Ultimecia, it had taken them all and even then it had been hard, so he wouldn’t have won.

“Why would she be interesting in a different world anyway?” she asked to no one in particular. When he said that wherever she was they would have to deal with her she wanted to say that he should deal with her herself if he was so allfired worried about it, but she knew he was right, they would have to deal with her, no one else knew what they were going up against with her. They couldn’t just let anyone else get killed. “I guess we’re going to have to go to Cocoon then Squall?” She asked quietly, wishing that Seifer had never showed up and that Ultimecia hadn’t come back to life. Their life had been a whole lot better without her. Her face twisted up when she remembered that Ultimecia had caused her friends in Trabia garden to be killed. She would never forget that, never! Her face was that of a storm cloud as she remembered it, they wouldn’t let Ultimecia get away with anything!

[Squall Leonhart]

Squall stayed silent for a moment, letting the thoughts sink into his mind. Seifer and this ‘gang’ had found the newly returned Ultimecia and it was a draw. Well, that gave Squall a bit of hope. He was confidence in all his friend’s abilities. But that left Squall with one question: ”Did they—Were there any casualties?” Why did he ask that question… It wasn’t like it was going to change anything. He remembered that Ultimecia was after time compression, was after Ellone. …Elle. Maybe we should hide her again… Squall knew that she had to be on Cocoon to expand her plans. Maybe she had found someone else with the same abilities as Ellone.

”She could be after someone or something…” Squall answered Selphie. He knew that the question wasn’t pointed to anyone in particular, but he answered anyway. Squall looked around at the Garden and all its inhabitants. Everyone seemed so peaceful now that things were turning back to normal. As the headmaster he was responsible for keeping these people safe. He knew he would have to tell Rinoa, Zell, Irvine, Quistis, Edea, and Cid about this. But what about everyone else? The Gardens deserved the right to know. Also the whole world. Everyone had to be ready, but Squall fear that mention of Ultimecia wouldn’t do that. It would just cause panic and ruckus.

”Yeah, just Seifer, you, and myself.” He answered Selphie. He knew that Selphie wasn’t going to like the fact that Seifer had joined the party. But the fact was they needed Seifer this time. It seemed like he was the only one that knew how this portal thing work so they could get to this Cocoon. And Seifer would also know his way around that world. Squall knew that this wasn’t a set up by Ultimecia and Seifer. Seifer was too prideful for something like that. Squall just hoped that Seifer wouldn’t end up betraying by joining Ultimecia once again. ”We’ll leave Zell, Irvine, and Quistis here just in case Ultimecia decides to return to our world.” Squall signaled for the two to follow him to the elevator. Once they arrived at the top floor, Squall stopped just outside the elevator. ”The people have a right to know about Ultimecia’s return, right?” Now Squall was sounding like Rinoa. He wasn’t fit for this leadership role. He was barely holding himself together right now.

[Seifer Almasy]

~Romantic Dreamer~
"The way I see it, as long as you come out of the battle alive, you're one step closer to your dream."

Seifer looked over to Selphie as she spoke with Squall about their plans and what not, not answering her general question and simply remaining silent. He had said his piece, now it was time for Squall to do his thing, whatever it was and save the day. After all, that was the hero’s job. His romantic dream had been nothing but a manipulation for the Sorceress, as much as he wanted to believe he was the hero of that story, as time passed he had come to realise he wasn’t. Never was. He had always been the villain. Squall asked Seifer a question about causalities, the blonde shrugged slightly.
“Yeah, quite a few of them.”
He remembered the battlefield, many dead civilians and many dead soldiers. Though out of the significant group he met, they remained alive for the most part.

Then Squall said something which made Seifers’ brow quirk upwards. He had already decided Seifer would be joining their gang of scoobies for this mission. Amusement washed over him at the very idea of following Squalls command, mainly due the fact that it was laughable and going to happen when hell froze over. He could be petty about things like that, as well as very proud. There was only ever one person whom could tell him what to do, Ultimecia.
“If that’s a request for my help, I ‘spose I can lend a hand.”
He replied idly, showing only pompous smugness on the outside. But very much like his rival, he felt some fear on the inside, though more like for different reasons than his opposites. And different fears.

The tall blonde followed Squall and most likely Selphie to the lift, striding in his owning the place manner, his smirk sitting on his lips.
“Leave them all eh, up to you. Though there’ll be some in Cocoon who will want to fight her as well, guess you won’t be short on numbers. Shame I won’t see chicken wuss wet his pants again.”
Seifer said mockingly, as he let a small arrogant chuckle escape his breath. As they reached the former headmasters office, Seifer exited the lift first, and made his way straight towards the cockpit in a slow but cocky stride.
“Do what you want. You’re the big bad headmaster after all. When you’re ready, I’ll get us to Cocoon.”
The former knight turned to face the pair in the cockpit, leaning on the doorframe somewhat, though not blocking people entering.

[Selphie Tilmitt]

Adorkable Cutie
”Super-Duper-Mega-Bummer!!”

Her eyes went to Seifer when Squall asked if there were any casualties. She didn’t like the thought of Ultimecia killing any more innocent people, they really did have to do something about her…and soon. She hated knowing Ultimecia was on the loose and harming different people and worlds. When he said quite a few of them she put her hands over her mouth and gasped, hating the thought of those people getting killed. She stood there, wondering about what would happen, but she was confident that things would be alright. They had been in the past, everything had worked out and in the end everything had been good, Rinoa had finally won Squall over and Zell had managed to actually get some hot dogs before the cafeteria had ran out.

She drew her eyebrows together, “Oh I hope she’s not after any of my friends!!” She said and tugged on his arm. She didn’t like that thought, the determined girl crossed her arms, her face plainly reading ‘no one had better mess with my friends!’ She wouldn’t tell just everyone, it would only cause a panic. Although they would have to tell Zell and after that she knew for sure it would be all over Garden that Ultimecia was back. She loved Zell to death but he had a big mouth on him.

She wrinkled up her nose and glanced at Seifer when Squall said they were going. She felt like putting her hands on her hips and telling Squall she didn’t want to be with Seifer. Not only was he irritating, but he was so cocky and stupid he would probably just drag them all into trouble. Her face spoke of her displeasure, but she could see why he had to go. She also wished Irvine could come with them…but she shrugged, turned and walked after Squall when he signaled that they should follow him. Giving Seifer a look that said she didn’t like him she picked up the pace and walked after him. When he made the crack about Zell she hit him on the shoulder, “Be nice!!” she said, pointing a finger up at him.

But he just walked ahead of them both and walked into the cockpit. Rolling her eyes she turned to Squall when he asked about letting the people know. “I…guess I would say yes, I hate to cause a panic but they should know unless we need backup or something from them in a hurry they know what’s going on…but its up to you Squall, whatever you think is best!”

[Squall Leonhart]

Quite a few casualties… That was never good. But it was bound to happen. It was battlefield, people died. It may have been selfish of Squall, but he didn’t want anyone to die, especially those who he grown close to. Seifer was among those. Yes, even Seifer though he did work Squall’s nerve. But he wouldn’t have the gunblade specialist any other way. It would be strange if Seifer were to act nice, maybe even throw the worlds out of order.

Well, Squall didn’t want to ruffle any feathers with Seifer. And he hated the fact that he had to reply on him for anything. But this all was bigger than some rivalry. ”It’s a request… Just try not to be too… Pompous.” If Squall remembered correctly, that was the reason that led to him failing the SeeD exam. Squall was confident in Seifer’s abilities, but his arrogance is what pulled him back. As Selphie tugged on Squall’s arm he shook his head. ”It doesn’t seem like she’s after any of us… At the moment.”

As Seifer said that comment about Zell, Squall simply ignored it. Seifer was just being Seifer. Squall found that the best way to deal with Seifer was to ignore him. What to do Squall? What to do? Well, he was hoping that Selphie would provide him with an answer, but she left him with nothing. Hell, he would even take an answer from Seifer right now. ”Alright. We’ll just mention this to Quistis, Zell, Irvine, Xu, and Rinoa…” Squall said, ”I’ll leave Quistis and Xu in charge of the Garden until we return.”

[Repa Raines]

Princess at Heart
Yeah I'm a Princess...but I'm no Damsel in Distress...Far from it.

What was it that Sorceress had said? Repa’s mind traced back to the words she was told a little bit ago back in Deiling. Something about finding a certain person, in Balamb Garden, wherever that was, and tell him that Ultimecia had someone dear to him. But, who was this man she spoke of? All Repa had was an image and no name, a blank for her to fill. Whoever this guy was, she had to find him, otherwise Cocoon’s destruction was on her. Had she not said a word about the Fal’Cie…just shrugged it off, none of this would’ve happened! Now she was on a wild goose chase for some guy she didn’t recognize or even know the name of. Great. The words she had heard from the sorceress were as clear as crystal…they replayed over and over in her head.

“Remember him. And simply, if you see him… tell him I have someone dear to him. It is simple; he will be in a place called Balamb Garden. If you khoose not to, then when you hear of Kocoons destruction know it was on your hands, my dear. Perhaps he is the only one kapable of stopping my plans...”

Repa sighed heavily, she was very frustrated right now obviously. Where was she to find this man? How was she to get to Balamb Garden first of all? Why did Repa care so much about a world she didn’t even know? Cocoon…what was it to her? The lives…oh how many lives could be lost in its destruction…that’s what concerned her most of all. Time to stop complaining and find whoever he was. First thing was first, find this Balamb Garden. That’d be the first step to all this.

Walking…Walking…and more Walking. That’s all it ever was anymore. Oh well, finally something worth walking to. 3 people came into view, a shorter girl, and two guys. Maybe they knew where this…Balamb Garden or even this guy was? Repa walked closer and halted to a stop. She looked at the one they called Squall for a moment. He looked exactly like the one from the vision Ultimecia had shown her, the one who was fighting against the lizard things. This had to be him! Right? If not, then this next move was going to be pretty stupid. She literally bolted for the three and skidded to a stop once she was close enough to speak clearly without yelling. “Hey! You! You’re that guy!” Repa said pointing at Squall, her worries immediately going away as she had found who she was looking for. The other two she didn’t recognize, but that was…okay?

[Seifer Almasy]

~Romantic Dreamer~
"The way I see it, as long as you come out of the battle alive, you're one step closer to your dream."

As Selphie thrust her finger up at him at his comment concerning Zell and the rest of Squalls flunkies, Seifer briefly propped up an eyebrow in return, but didn’t reply, and instead had continued with the pair of them, along with returning her ‘I dislike you!’ face with a cocky smirk. The group had mainly continued on with the other pair talking about what to do and how to handle the situation of the groups and Balamb. Though Squall seemed to believe she was not after any of them, which made another smirk dance on the mans lips. He was not sure if he was right or not but seemed too early to tell for him. In any case, Ultimecia would always be after them, they had severed her plan before. The former knight chosen to keep this little reminder to himself, simply relaxing on the all side and watching them chat.

Hearing Rinoas’ named caused Seifers brow to slightly twitch, but he hid it well by gazing off to the distance. While he had certainly fucked over everyone in Balamb Garden, it was her he had singlehandedly given over to Sorceress Adel back in Lunatic Pandora. While he had never expected any forgiveness from her nor even tried to obtain it, she was the one that made him feel guilty for his actions. More so than the others anyway. He had not seen her since the Time Compression and he hoped it would remain that way. She was Squalls woman after all, as far as he was aware.

Suddenly the footsteps of a woman sounded in the corner of his eye, causing his teal eyes to glance over coolly and catch sight of a dark haired girl running towards them. Her attention seemed focused on Squall, which caused him to take her simply for another student. As she reached the group, and spoke out about Squall being the guy, Seifer let out a small cocky laugh.
“Have you started a fanclub or something Leonhart, you’re as bad as the Instructor.”
His shoulder softly shook as he chuckled to himself, followed by a small shake of his head.

[Selphie Tilmitt]

Adorkable Cutie
”Super-Duper-Mega-Bummer!!”

Selphie thought asking Seifer to not be Pompous was too much to ask for him. He wouldn’t ever stop being pompous, that was his entire attitude. She remembered the first time she had met Seifer, trying to relay a message to him, he had just gone off about his dreams and charged away. She had had to join Squall and Zell and chase him down. Whoever had made Seifer captain of Squad B must not have been thinking, he wasn’t a good leader at all. When she had finally chased him down he had simply left them to deal with a large robotic spider looking thing.

She felt some relief as he shook his head and said that at the moment she wasn’t after them. That was great…at least for right now they could breathe a little bit easier. She thought about Rinoa and Matron, Ultimecia wouldn’t try to take over their bodies again would she? And what about Sis? Would she try to get her again? Selphie hoped not, she wouldn’t stand for that! She wasn’t strong enough to take Ultimecia on herself, but she would sure try if no one else would help her. She knew they would help her though, they were a tight group, they would look out for each other.

She nodded at his idea, “Quisty and Xu can take care of Garden for sure!” But then a girl bounced up to them and spoke loudly to Squall, saying that he was that guy. For once she was speechless as she waited for Squall’s reaction. What guy? She didn’t know the girl, but she knew she wasn’t from garden, although she might be a transfer or something. She was on a ton of committees so she usually knew most people. She wanted to scold Seifer again, why did he have to be such a jerk to her friends? “Booyaka!” She said in greeting to the girl, raising her hand in a little wave and smiling. She didn’t say Hello all that often, still trying to spread her own greeting around Balamb Garden.

She wondered why the girl was her in Balamb Garden. Did she want to sign up? She looked to be about their age, but she didn't really look like the fighting type. Looking at her again she put her hands behind her back. "Who are you?" She asked, confused about why she had known Squall, or at least she said he was that guy...