Rinoa Heartilly wakes up holding Squall and smiles.

Squall Leonhart is surprised that he is still in human form.

Rinoa Heartilly nestles against him.

Rinoa Heartilly says, "You're still in human form."

Squall Leonhart says, "I... know... its odd."

Rinoa Heartilly says, "good or bad?"

Squall Leonhart says, "Good I suppose."

Rinoa Heartilly kisses him deeply.

Rinoa Heartilly says, "Seems that way... but can you shift back?"

Squall Leonhart nods.

Squall Leonhart says, "Its not a shifting power, its a skill.... so technically I cant get stuck. That’s just technically though..."

Squall Leonhart smiles.

Rinoa Heartilly says, "yah."

Rinoa Heartilly kisses him again.

Rinoa Heartilly says, "now we're going to Galbadia's capital, are you ready?"

Zell Dincht cuddles against Irvine in his sleep.

Squall Leonhart says, "Mm... yeah I think so... but I have to put on clothes..."

Rinoa Heartilly says, "me too... heh heh."

Squall Leonhart says, "What is it with clothes? "

Rinoa Heartilly says, "I don't know. Maybe it's cause humans don't have fur?"

Squall Leonhart says, "Are you cold without fur?"

Rinoa Heartilly giggles.

Rinoa Heartilly says, "Yah, I think so."

Squall Leonhart says, "Makes sense I suppose."

Rinoa Heartilly says, "yep."

Squall Leonhart says, "You have fur... in interesting places....."

Rinoa Heartilly kisses him softly as she moves over to her clothing.

Rinoa Heartilly says, "yes... mmm."

Irvine Kinneas cuddles back, a smile on his lips.

Squall Leonhart grabs his clothes and puts them on.... then stretches

Rinoa Heartilly gets dressed and yawns.

Squall Leonhart says, "Need to find a place to clean these."

Irvine Kinneas inhales deeply in his sleep.

Rinoa Heartilly says, "I suppose."

Rinoa Heartilly kisses him.

Squall Leonhart loops his arms around Rinoa.

Rinoa Heartilly says, "but we have no time now.. we'll be there by sunset."

Rinoa Heartilly cuddles against Squall.

Squall Leonhart says, "I know."

Rinoa Heartilly says, "We should go wake the other two."

Rinoa Heartilly starts to move for the door.

Zell Dincht is still fast asleep against Irvine.

Rinoa Heartilly walks down to where Zell and Irvine are sleeping.

Irvine Kinneas is still asleep as well, holding Zell tightly.

Rinoa Heartilly knocks on the door to the room.

Irvine Kinneas shifts a little but manages to remain asleep.

Zell Dincht wakes up and lifts his head up.

Zell Dincht says, "yeah?"

Rinoa Heartilly says, "Come on guys, you got to get ready for fighting."

Squall Leonhart peeks in over Rinoa’s shoulder.

Zell Dincht shifts cause the door's open.

Irvine Kinneas starts to wake up.

Zell Dincht says, "oh, hey Squall."

Zell Dincht gets out of bed.

Squall Leonhart says, "How are you feeling Zell?"

Irvine Kinneas says, "do we have to wake up, it's so comfortable here."

Zell Dincht says, "I'm good. How are you man?"

Irvine Kinneas holds Zell a bit tighter.

Squall Leonhart says, "Good."

Rinoa Heartilly says, "Yeah Irvine, we are about to head into a fight."

Irvine Kinneas sighs.

Zell Dincht smiles, leaning back against Irvine.

Irvine Kinneas says, "Ok..."

Squall Leonhart says, "Unless you like cold water I suggest you arise."

Rinoa Heartilly chuckles.

Rinoa Heartilly says, "You're mean Squall."

Rinoa Heartilly play slaps him with a smile.

Squall Leonhart looks at Rinoa and growls a bit playfully.

Irvine Kinneas quickly kisses Zell's forehead and is dressed in record time.

Squall Leonhart says, "You guys know I can go from human to squirtle in close to nothin…"

Zell Dincht smiles and joins the others in the hall.

Squall Leonhart blows on his finger.

Zell Dincht says, "yah I know."

Irvine Kinneas says, "you do and I'll shove an ember up your ass."

Rinoa Heartilly says, "heh heh!"

Irvine Kinneas looks rather disturbed by the cold-water thing.

Squall Leonhart raises an eyebrow at Irvine.

Squall Leonhart says, "Touchy touchy... perhaps you need to drink more sterno."

Zell Dincht says, "Lay off him Squall."

Zell Dincht goes to where there are couches and plops down.

Rinoa Heartilly kisses Squall's cheek softly.

Rinoa Heartilly says, "It won't take long for us to get there."

Squall Leonhart scratches his ear.

Irvine Kinneas follows and plops down rather close to Zell.

Squall Leonhart says, "What exactly are we doing there now Rinoa?"

Irvine Kinneas says, "yeah."

Rinoa Heartilly says, "Well, I've been hearing rumors about a sorceress that is to become the ambassador to the world for Galbadia.. so you know what that means."

Squall Leonhart says, "Hmm... a sorceress."

Rinoa Heartilly nods.

Rinoa Heartilly says, "yes."

Squall Leonhart stands there thinking for a moment.

Zell Dincht says, "sorceress?"

Squall Leonhart says, "Would it be wise to attempt an assassination?"

Rinoa Heartilly says, "we DO have a sharp shooter in our midst."

Rinoa Heartilly pokes a thumb at Irvine.

Squall Leonhart grins at Irvine.

Irvine Kinneas gets real quiet.

Zell Dincht says, "You ok Irvine?"

Squall Leonhart says, "Now we get to test to see if you’re as good as they say."

Irvine Kinneas whisper to Zell, "I think Matron was a Sorceress."

Zell Dincht looks at him and whispers "really?"

Rinoa Heartilly says, "yeah."

Irvine Kinneas nods.

Squall Leonhart says, "Rinoa... since you are a well known trainer... you get to play that part on the mission."

Rinoa Heartilly says, "yep."

Rinoa Heartilly smiles and pats his head.

Zell Dincht says, "awww.. I hope that means we don't have to get put in pokeballs."

Rinoa Heartilly says, "I don't use pokeballs.. don't need them."

Squall Leonhart says, "But it might be fun to stuff them in one...."

Rinoa Heartilly chuckles.

Rinoa Heartilly says, "We need Irvine as a human anyway. if we actually have to go into battle then I'll need you all in pokeform."

Squall Leonhart wraps his arms around Rinoa.

Squall Leonhart says, "You know I'll protect you."

Rinoa Heartilly smiles and kisses him.

Rinoa Heartilly says, "I'm not worried.. I know you will do a good job."

Squall Leonhart purrs and kisses her neck.

Irvine Kinneas smiles at the gesture.

Rinoa Heartilly smiles as she kisses his lips.

Squall Leonhart ruffles Rinoa's hair.

Squall Leonhart says, "Lets get going."

Rinoa Heartilly smiles and leans into him.

Rinoa Heartilly says, "Irvine, you got your rifle with you?"

Zell Dincht pokes Irvine.

Zell Dincht says, "Gonna answer Irvy?"

Irvine Kinneas says, "Yeah, I have my rifle."

Zell Dincht smiles.

Squall Leonhart says, "Then lets get moving."

Zell Dincht says, "ok man!"

Zell Dincht jumps up.

Rinoa Heartilly says, "ok."

Rinoa Heartilly walks out into the capital of Galbadia.

Irvine Kinneas follows the others still rather Silent.

Squall Leonhart Scans the area... looking for a nice high place.

Flynn lands on the speaking platform where the 3 rare birds are also perched on, right next to his mom.

Rinoa Heartilly says, "Look there, the sorceress."

Rinoa Heartilly points up at her as they slip through the crowd.

Edea Kramer looks out over the assembled crowd.

Flynn stands next to her quietly.

Seifer Almasy cocks his head to the side, sitting between the Zapdos and Moltres.

Irvine Kinneas does what the others say.

Zell Dincht stands as they listen to the speech.

Rinoa Heartilly whispers to Irvine "after she gives her speech go up to the clock tower.. we'll trap her in the gate over there and then you can shoot her."

Irvine Kinneas nods.

Squall Leonhart whispers "in order to make sure things run smoothly... I will go with Irvine and Zell will go with Rinoa... its best to split up the couples...

Rinoa Heartilly nods to Squall.

Irvine Kinneas whispers to Rinoa "please take care of Zell."

Rinoa Heartilly whispers back "you know I will."

Irvine Kinneas smiles at her in thanks.

Flynn looks up as his mom begins her speech.

Edea Kramer says, "I am pleased to announce that now that we have the last of the three legendary birds we can move ahead with our plans."

Rinoa Heartilly looks back up at Edea as she talks.

Zell Dincht finally notices the three birds and the thing that stole his food the other day and pokes Squall to point them out.

Squall Leonhart says, "Legendary birds....... Seifer....?"

Squall Leonhart sees the sparkle of icy blue plumage and realizes what his dreams were.

Edea Kramer says, "With them to guide our forces no one can stand in our way, especially with the Articuno, who managed to faint all the Pokémon we sent against which were all Fire or Electric Pokémon, it's weakness, before we captured it."

Squall Leonhart starts to push his way through the crowd.

Zell Dincht feels his draw drop, realizing the same as Squall and moves to stop him. whispers harshly "man, what are you doing?"

Squall Leonhart says, "Let go Zell... I gave him his freedom and she took it away."

Zell Dincht says, "if we go after her now we'll have all her guards down our throats. Wait.. we'll free him yet."

Edea Kramer calls the Articuno to land at her side.

Seifer Almasy alights from his perch and lands at Edea's other side.

Seifer Almasy says, "[you called?]"

Squall Leonhart says, "I can take them.. let me go..."

Zell Dincht says, "yah but then all of this will have been for nothing."

Edea Kramer says, "[stand there as I talk to these humans, they need assurance that we shall win.]"

Seifer Almasy nods and stands there.

Edea Kramer says it so it's not in the mic.

Squall Leonhart says, "but... she's…"

Flynn watches over the crowd as he stays at his mother's side.

Zell Dincht says, "Shhh Squall, I promise.. we'll free him."

Edea Kramer says, "As you can see it obeys my every command, rest assured, we will prevail."

Flynn cocks his head, spotting the two SeeD's in the crowd. says quietly [mother, SeeDs are in the crowd.]

Edea Kramer nods, eyes roaming over them only briefly before astutely ignoring them.

Edea Kramer says, "Celebrate tonight secure in the knowledge Galbadia is Supreme!"

Flynn whispers again [I think the mew is there too in Human form.]

Edea Kramer whispers back [good, if all goes well then tonight we'll capture it and add it to our collection.]

Flynn nods.

Zell Dincht looks at Irvine.

Zell Dincht says, "I think that was your cue."

Seifer Almasy starts preening his feathers.

Edea Kramer steps back from the platform as the crowd cheers wildly, unknowingly under the spell of her magic.

Squall Leonhart grabs Irvine and practically drags him along.

Flynn purrs a moment for his mom before standing and to go ready her float.

Irvine Kinneas nods and goes along willingly with one last longing glance at Zell.

Zell Dincht waves back a little before Rinoa starts to drag him off to the gate.

Squall Leonhart says, "keep your mind on the mission Irvine..... "

Seifer Almasy picks at his feathers, not liking the warm weather here in Galbadia.

Irvine Kinneas is even quieter than before and doesn't respond.

Squall Leonhart ducks low and slips through the gate.

Irvine Kinneas follows Squall almost mechanically.

Flynn says, "[It is all ready here. The Parade may begin.]"

Squall Leonhart scrambles up the boxes and onto the roof... making Sure Irvine stays with him.

Edea Kramer sits down on a float with an elaborate throne where the Zapdos and Moltres are perched on her left and right respectively and the Articuno in front and slightly to the left.

Flynn stands by his mother's side.

Seifer Almasy tilts his head around, not liking the dazzling light.

Rinoa Heartilly stands in the gate control both with Zell.

Squall Leonhart says, "C'mon Irvine.. lets go..."

Irvine Kinneas follows Squall as they make there way to the clock tower.

Squall Leonhart says, "What’s your problem?"

Zell Dincht watches out the window, ready to drop the gate.

Squall Leonhart opens the hatch and gets into the tower.

Irvine Kinneas sits down in the clock tower as they arrive.

Irvine Kinneas says, "I.. I... I can't do it... what if I miss..."

Squall Leonhart says, "Then we'll have to fight her hand to hand..."

Irvine Kinneas . o O ( what if I killer her... oh god Matron... )

Irvine Kinneas says, "but... but..."

Squall Leonhart says, "No buts Irvine... we're depending on you."

Flynn sniffs the air and scans around.

Flynn says, "[mom, I don't see the SeeDs any more... I have a feeling they are up to something.]"

Edea Kramer's float moves out as she silently keeps track of the SeeD.

Edea Kramer says, "[it doesn't matter, they can not succeed, I won't let them.]"

Flynn nods.

Edea Kramer reserves her powers, ready for anything.

Flynn says, "[I will take them for you mom.]"

Seifer Almasy cocks his head.

Seifer Almasy says, "[SeeD?]"

Irvine Kinneas's eyes search Squall's for reassurance.

Seifer Almasy scratches his head with his talon cause he feels that the word is familiar but can't remember it.

Edea Kramer says, "[let them come to us first.]"

Squall Leonhart says, "I know you can do it... and even if you miss... at least you tried."

Zell Dincht looks out the window up where Irvine is, hoping.

Irvine Kinneas sniffles a bit.

Squall Leonhart says, "please Irvine... we don’t have time for soul searching right now."

Flynn nods.

Irvine Kinneas nods, checking his Rifle.

Flynn says, "[I understand mother.]"

Squall Leonhart stands at the ready to launch himself into battle in case Irvine misses.

Rinoa Heartilly says, "ready Zell?"

Zell Dincht says, "ready."

Zell Dincht puts his hand on the drop switch.

Edea Kramer begins to move through the gate as the clock tower rises.

Flynn puts up more of his guard as they pass under the tower.

Zell Dincht slams the control down as the float goes under.

Seifer Almasy Squawks as the gate slams, the other two great birds cawing and startled as well.

Squall Leonhart watches the gates fall and looks to Irvine.

Edea Kramer silently puts up a barrier as the gates fall into place.

Flynn gets ready to battle if need be.

Irvine Kinneas takes his aim as he watches the person that was like a mother to him, his finger slowly pulling the trigger.

Irvine Kinneas says, "Matron... forgive me..."

Irvine Kinneas pulls it all the way, the shot ringing out.

Seifer Almasy squawks even more along with the other two at the loud noise.

Edea Kramer look calm as the bullet head for the barrier, turning to dust as the barrier disappears.

Flynn growls low in his throat, guessing the SeeD are after them.

Rinoa Heartilly says, "Come on Zell."

Squall Leonhart blinks... then launches himself from the top of the building, and heading for the float.

Rinoa Heartilly drags him down to where they will meet Squall.

Zell Dincht looks around for Irvine.

Seifer Almasy tries to calm down with the other two birds now that the loud noises have stopped.

Squall Leonhart dodges through the crowd... headed for the float.

Flynn stands at Edea's side, waiting for her command.

Flynn says, "[mother?]"

Irvine Kinneas quickly makes his way down from his point and makes his way toward the gate as well.

Zell Dincht smiles when he sees Irvine coming.

Squall Leonhart climbs up onto the float.

Flynn sways his long pink tail with a tuft of purple feathers at the end, eyes leveling on Squall.

Flynn says, "[it's the mew I do believe.]"

Edea Kramer says, "[Articuno, Moltres, Zapdos, go get them. Yes, it is.]"

Seifer Almasy cocks his head to the side for a moment as he the other two birds dive at Squall, wondering why he's familiar, before diving at him as well.

Squall Leonhart shifts and slips out of his clothing... knowing he cant take on three birds as a human.

Zell Dincht says, "Get em Squall!"

Squall Leonhart appraises the situation.

Seifer Almasy circles above as the Moltres dives at the little mew.

Squall Leonhart shifts to a blastoise and uses his water cannons.

Flynn says, "[Moltres, switch with Zapdos.]"

Seifer Almasy stays circling as the Moltres soars up to his level and the Zapdos uses thunder on the blastoise.

Squall Leonhart hisses in pain and quickly shifts to an onix... since rock is strong against electricity.

Edea Kramer says, "[Zapdos, switch with Articuno.]"

Squall Leonhart thinks with his mind awhirl... not wanting to hurt Seifer.

Seifer Almasy dives down and uses blizzard, feeling a strange feeling that he shouldn't be doing this, but can't disobey the sorceress either.

Squall Leonhart groans and feels a faint coming on... so he shifts to a dragon type Pokémon as a ditch effort and uses hyper beam on the attacking birds.

Seifer Almasy squawks and so does the other two birds as they are hit.

Flynn thrashes his tail and looks to his Edea.

Flynn says, "[shall I?]"

Edea Kramer says, "[no, ice is a Dragon's one weakness. Articuno, once more.]"

Seifer Almasy caws and lets loose ice beam on Squall.

Squall Leonhart does one of those Hollywood style fainting scenes... and slowly returns to his mew form.

Flynn picks up the mew into his paws.

Edea Kramer says, "[very good, bring him to me.]"

Flynn brings the mew to Edea and gets to his knees to give him to her.

Edea Kramer takes the mew into her lap.

Flynn gets down on all fours next to her.

Zell Dincht says, "Irvine, we have to do something."

Irvine Kinneas nods.

Irvine Kinneas says, "Shall we shift?"

Zell Dincht jumps up on the platform nodding as he shifts.

Irvine Kinneas jumps up with him and shifts as well.

Rinoa Heartilly gets up on the platform and whistles. Her Arcanine comes bounding up on the platform as well.

Irvine Kinneas wriggles out of his clothes.

Rinoa Heartilly smiles as her Arcanine roars.

Squall Leonhart is out cold... and dreaming off strange things.

Seifer Almasy starts preening his wings, one eye on the mew that he's sure he's scene before but doesn't know why.

Edea Kramer says, "[let's see how our fine feathered friends take care of these pests shall we? Moltres, Zapdos, Articuno, go!]"

Flynn nods.

Seifer Almasy takes off and screams a battle cry along with the other two birds as they dive at the attackers.

Irvine Kinneas throws an ember at Seifer as he dodges a dive.

Seifer Almasy screeches, just missing the burn as he dives back down at Irvine in a fly dive.

Irvine Kinneas runs forward and under the dive then turns to whip his tail at Seifer.

Seifer Almasy gets tail whipped as at Zapdos pecks Irvine.

Squall Leonhart mewls in his unconscious state as a young Seifer buries him in the sand.

Seifer Almasy gets rather distracted by the mew and turns his head to look at Squall, and doesn't notice the ember from the Arcanine till he's burned.

Irvine Kinneas growls and hurls another Ember at Seifer from the other side as the Arcanine.

Seifer Almasy gets twice burned and is close to fainting since he took damage from the hyper beam earlier.

Irvine Kinneas hopes Seifer is close to fainting as he charges in to quick attack Seifer.

Zell Dincht gets fainted by the other two birds and lays there unconscious as he shifts back to human.

Seifer Almasy screeches unhappily as he plunges down at Edea's feet, fainted by his distraction.

Flynn looks to Edea as Seifer faints.

Irvine Kinneas turns and growls when he sees Zell fainted, his anger fueling him as he charges another ember, not knowing rage yet and flings a rather powerful ember at the Zapdos.

Edea Kramer frowns as Seifer is fainted.

Rinoa Heartilly orders her Arcanine to ember Zapdos as well.

Zell Dincht is naked face up.

Irvine Kinneas charges at the Zapdos after the ember is launched using his quick attack to stay right behind it, head butting the Zapdos after the ember.

Seifer Almasy is still lying there as the Zapdos falls next to him.

Edea Kramer frowns deeper as the Zapdos goes down as well.

Flynn says, "[Shall I?]"

Edea Kramer says, "[not yet, let's see if the Moltres can take care of them first.]"

Flynn nods.

Flynn says, "[as you wish.]"

Irvine Kinneas growls as he stares down the Moltres, his body glowing bright orange in his anger.

Rinoa Heartilly watches as her Arcanine growls at Moltres.

Irvine Kinneas says, "[nobody hurts Zell and gets away with it.]"

The Moltres pecks down at Irvine.

Irvine Kinneas takes the peck so he can tail whip the Moltres.

The Moltres pecks Irvine again.

Irvine Kinneas jumps backward from the peck then charges forward again, quick attacking the Moltres.

The Moltres shrieks and pecks Irvine again as it is clawed by the Arcanine.

Zell Dincht groans and stirs slightly, a finger twitching.

Irvine Kinneas gets pecked as he tail whips the Moltres again.

Flynn watches as the Moltres pecks Irvine harder, this time for a critical hit.

Irvine Kinneas growls as he gets rather close to fainting, thankful for the Arcanine's growl early which probably just saved his skin from fainting dead away. Wishes he knew growl but settles for quick attacking the bird again. He continues to stay between the bird and Zell all this time.

Flynn looks to Edea as the Moltres faints from the quick attack and a paw swipe from the Arcanine.

Irvine Kinneas says, "[Rinoa, I think I need a super potion here.]"

Irvine Kinneas pants, bleeding a bit from the pecks.

Rinoa Heartilly tosses a super potion on Irvine.

Edea Kramer nods at Flynn, giving him the go ahead.

Irvine Kinneas nudges Zell.

Flynn lets loose a loud screech as he takes off, then starts to make a bird song, causing the Pokémon to fall asleep.

Irvine Kinneas eyes droop, but manages to stay wake by focusing on waking up Zell.

Irvine Kinneas says, "[come on Zell, please don't be hurt.]"

Rinoa Heartilly watches her Arcanine start to fall asleep.

Zell Dincht falls back asleep.

Zell Dincht says, "zzzz."

Flynn sings once more, his bird singing so beautiful and making Irvine sleep as well.

Irvine Kinneas nuzzles Zell's cheek even as he falls asleep.

Flynn lands back next to Edea.

Flynn says, "[shall we take them to the prison?]"

Edea Kramer says, "[yes.]"

Flynn moves over and picks Irvine up, sling him over his shoulder and taking off into the air.