<Sanosuke> We open with a sad Squall.... with Zell next to him trying to give comfort.. and get him to eat.

<Gabriel> Squall ignores the food Zell put before him..... content to just twiddle something in his hands

<Sanosuke> Zell sighed. "Man.. come on.. you got to eat."

<Gabriel> "Not hungry.."

<Sanosuke> "But you havn't eaten in two days!"

<Gabriel> "So....?

<Sanosuke> "You need food... come on..."

<Gabriel> "no..." Squall says.. still play ing with whatever he has

<Sanosuke> Zell reached over for what Squall had.

<Gabriel> Squall keeps it away from Zell... not prepared to give it p

<Sanosuke> "What do you have there?"

<Gabriel> "Its mine......."

<Sanosuke> "What is it though.. I can't see."

<Gabriel> "Its mine.. " Squall repeats... pressing it to his chest

<Sanosuke> Zell sighed. "I'll stop pushing food on you if you just tell me."

<Gabriel> Squall opens his hands.. revealing Seifer's necklace.. the heavy metal bar suspended on a silver chain.. sort of like an oversized dog tag

<Sanosuke> "Seifer's necklace? How did you get that?"

<Gabriel> "I asked for it.."

<Sanosuke> "Man... I figured he took it to the grave with him."

<Gabriel> "After......... after....." Squall mumbles... pressing it back to his chest

<Sanosuke> Zell sighed, not sure what to say... he walked back to his post leaving the food behind.

<Gabriel> Squall pushes the food further away from himself.. then gets up and wanders over to a couch to stare off into space

<Sanosuke> It was just hard to think about what had happend...

<Gabriel> Hard to think about.. how he'd finally let Seifer into his life.. and fallen in love... so quickly... then to have it all taken away a few hours later

<Sanosuke> It was enough to get really angry at Seifer... he should be angry.. but he wasn't... he couldn't bring himself to hate him for this...

<Gabriel> It wasnt Seifer's fault for wanting to make peace with him.. when he knew he was going to die........ was it?

<Sanosuke> Seifer had been entitled to some peace hadn't he? but the sad part was Squall had fallen for him at the wrong time it seemed.

<Gabriel> These thoughts bring fresh tears to Squall's eyes... and he makes another feeble attempt at taking his own life... using the broken clasp from Seifer's necklace to try and cut himself

<Sanosuke> Zell jumped into action and restrainedhim at once. "No no no..."

<Gabriel> "Please.. I dont want to... it hurts so much.... why cant you people understand!?!?"

<Sanosuke> Zell smacked him across the face. "Why don't you understand we care too much about you to loose you too!!"

<Gabriel> Squall blinks at Zell for a moment.. before curling into a sobbing ball ... those people dont matter to him anymore...

<Sanosuke> Zell hugged him, trying to sooth his hair.

<Gabriel> Squall hardly responds... crying and shaking terribly

<Sanosuke> Zell held him until Squall submitted to sleep.

<Gabriel> Sleep that is always haunted by Seifer....

<Sanosuke> midway through the haunting nightmare of reality came the dream he used to have.. that he thought had ended with Rinoa cause he thought that's what the drea,m was always about.

<Gabriel> At least it was peaceful... this dream.....

<Sanosuke> The rock of the waves.. thje scent of flowersa.

<Sanosuke> such a peavceful setting.. and the voic he could never place.. he figured later was just Rinoa's.

<Sanosuke> ~I'll be here....~ the voice said....

<Gabriel> "where?"

<Sanosuke> The feild of flowers.. he knew where it was now.. by the orphanage.

<Sanosuke> ~I'll be here waiting~

<Gabriel> "for.. what?"

<Sanosuke> ~I'll be here waiting for you... so if you come here....you'll find me... I promise.~

<Sanosuke> he used to think after a while that it was Rinoa... cause she actually said something like that next to the field.. and it did happen

<Gabriel> But Rinoa... she was with some guy... in some far off place now.. living like the queen she always thought she was...

<Sanosuke> She had never meant the words like these... the dream he'd had for so long it was just a coicidence with him and Rinoa...

<Gabriel> I have to go there..... Squall decides.. wondering how he can get rid of Zell... his psychologist appointed guardian

<Sanosuke> Maybe convince Zell that the air would do him good?

<Gabriel> Or just make a run for it... that seemed more likely then Zell actually letting him out

<Sanosuke> He'd have to wait for Zell to fall asleep.

<Gabriel> Squall forces himself awake, peering at the clock

<Sanosuke> Zell was snoring loudly... it was 3am.

<Gabriel> Perfect... Zell couldnt watch him all the time...and.. if the dream wasnt real.... the flower field might not be a bad place to.... rest

<Sanosuke> it was a place from his youth.....and had always beenin his dreams... it had tomean something wonderful.... he could find peace there.

<Gabriel> Squall slips Seifer's necklace into his pocket.. and grabs his clothes.. quietly slipping into them before padding to the door

<Sanosuke> Zell turned over but didn't wake... some guard he was.

<Gabriel> Squall shakes his head and makes his way to where he hopes he can steal a boat.. or better yet... one of those speedy landing crafts

<Sanosuke> He was in luck... the only guard to the dock which had a landing craft at it was busy chatting to a girl and not paying any attention to his duties.

<Gabriel> Squall slips inside... and takes the key out from where they usually hide them... something he learned from his missions... before long he has the engines revved and his course plotted to the island

<Sanosuke> He was going home... at last.

<Gabriel> Squall fell asleep on the craft... the autopilot carrying him to the island... he awakens when the ship bumps up onto the beach

<Sanosuke> The beach he played on as a small child... or sulked on depending.

<Gabriel> Squall gets out... and breathes in the air... the day is well into noon... the sun warm overhead... he heads towards the field... hoping beyond hopes....

<Sanosuke> The field of flowers... the scents so rich... it made him want to lay down.

<Gabriel> "Im here... Squall calls out... wading into the sea of pink petals

<Sanosuke> He felt very warm... he could almost feel there was someone else there... but... he couldn't see anyway... none the less... he felt something about this place.

<Gabriel> Squall walks out to the middle of the field.. somewhat disappointed... and sits down amongst the flowers....

<Sanosuke> A cool breeze washed over him.. and he could smell someone's scent...

<Gabriel> a scent he had memorized.... even though.. it had only been a few hours.... a final fling.... "Seifer..." Squall whimpers... looking around

<Sanosuke> The flowers swayed and rose pettels floated down from the sky... he felt there was something about this place.

<Gabriel> "please dont leave me here alone..... I came... you told me to come... "

<Sanosuke> "You're not alone..." He heard Seifer's voice.

<Gabriel> Squall perks up looking around again "Without you.. Im alone... I must... be going nuts... "

<Sanosuke> "You're not..." the voice was clearer now.... behind him.

<Gabriel> "Seifer....?"

<Sanosuke> "I said I'd always be here waiting.... some how that sorceress sensed the memories of this place and confused you that day saying what I told you when we were little.. the things you forgot..."

<Gabriel> "are you really here... or is my mind leaving me... too much pain... " Squall whimpers

<Sanosuke> "I'm behind you silly.... this place is very special..."

<Gabriel> Squall turns around... slowly.. "Youre.. really here...."

<Sanosuke> Seifer hugged him, he was even solid.

<Gabriel> Squall clings to him.. crying "Youre here....."

<Sanosuke> Seifer held him, not saying anything for a time... letting Squall cry.

<Gabriel> Squall finally calms down.. enough to stop crying "how?"

<Sanosuke> "This place... it's a gateway... magical, spiritual... you just have to know it's here."

<Gabriel> "Im so happy... I tried... to kill myself... so many times.."

<Sanosuke> "Don't do that... suicide from sadness brings you to a bad place.. locked withen your own misery... that even theone youlove can't coxe you out of.. or rarely can..."

<Gabriel> "Youre here... to stay? Please... you arent going to leave again?"

<Sanosuke> "I'm here... but for now I can't step out of this feild of flowers... but, I know how to fix that... my father is still alive... find him and he might figure out how to bring me back..."

<Gabriel> "Father?"

<Sanosuke> "Yeah.,... he... well.. he was a necromancer... that's why I always could feel something about this place. I'm sure if you find him he can find a way to use the magic here to bring me back all the way to life..."

<Gabriel> "where do I look?"

<Sanosuke> "He should live stillin the family home in Galbadia... I think he was finnaly let out of jail."

<Gabriel> "I'll go.. but... let me stay.. a little... I just want to hold you" Squall mumbles.. still clinging

<Sanosuke> "Sure... I'm completely here in this spot..." Seifer kissed him. "Stay as long as you like.. but if you want to go somewhere with me you got to find him."

<Gabriel> Squall kisses him back "Im.. kinda mad at you.. "

<Sanosuke> "Mad at me? For my temper getting the best of me?"

<Gabriel> "Yes.. for.. loving me... showing me... what it was like. then.. then... " Squall says.. looking as if he's about to burst into tears again

<Sanosuke> "Being arrested... I'm sorry Squall..."

<Gabriel> "it.. it doesnt matter.... youre here..... "

<Sanosuke> "Yes..." Seifer kissed him again, sitting in the flowers with him.

<Gabriel> Squall crawls into his lap... looping his arms around him and squeezing tight`

<Sanosuke> "You missed me a great deal I see..."

<Gabriel> Squall nods... hoping Seifer doesnt notice the healing wounds on his wrists from the many unsucessful attempts

<Sanosuke> Seifer already had noticed them... which was why he had to tell him what could have happend had he been sucsessful.

<Gabriel> "will they try to hurt you again.. if... you come back?" Squall asks.. referring to his "trial and execution"

<Sanosuke> "They won't know... we can go somewhere they will never find us.. besides.. if I can get dad to do this right even if they did find me i could claim I'm a twin since they could exume my body to see that it's still there..

<Gabriel> "Will he cooperate? Your dad?"

<Sanosuke> "I'm sure of it... just as long as he doesn't try to bring my body back since it will suck me into it... that's the only thing I worry about... he might try that..."

<Gabriel> "Well.. if I bring him here... cant you explain?"

<Sanosuke> "Of course. HE'll listen and be delighted I'm sure."

<Gabriel> "Then I'll go... can you tell me... where in Galbadia?"

<Sanosuke> "Near the capital.. there is a huge old castle outside..creepy looking... that's my familie's place."

<Gabriel> Squall nods "Just let me spend.. the night... I dont mind sleeping outside..."

<Sanosuke> "I'll let you spend as much time as you like."

<Gabriel> Squall nestles contentedly against Seifer's chest "I have to find your dad.. because my guardians are liable to come and drag me away from here.....

<Sanosuke> "Perhaps... but after I can leave here.,.. where do you want to go live?"

<Gabriel> "What places are nice? and out of the way...?"

<Sanosuke> "Trabia.. if you like ice... Esthar since your dad might actually hide you..."

<Gabriel> "My dad... " Squall says.. almost laughing

<Sanosuke> Seifer grinned. "Well?"

<Gabriel> "Yeah.. Esthar sounds great"

<Sanosuke> "Mmm..." Seifer stroked his fingers over Squall's face.

<Gabriel> "I love you.... you cant ever leave me again.."

<Sanosuke> "I won't... not till we're old..and then we can really go together..."

<Gabriel> "That sounds wonderful.... so peaceful" Squall murmurs... kissing Seifer's neck

<Sanosuke> "Yah." Seifer stroked his backsome more, fingers gentle as ever.

<Gabriel> "Make love to me?" Squall whispers softly, still kissing his neck

<Sanosuke> "Mmm.... anything you ask."

<Gabriel> Squall threads his fingers through Seifer's hair.. remembering how he had set an alarm for one hour... but after five minutes had unplugged the thing

<Sanosuke> Now things were different.. no room... no clock.. just the warm breeze and a feild of scented flowers.

<Gabriel> No one around... no one to come and take Seifer away...

<Sanosuke> No one to come take Squall back home... just them.

<Gabriel> Well.. maybe Zell.. if Zell could find him.. Zell was like that... took his duties too damned seriously

<Sanosuke> But Zell wouldn't know where to look...

<Gabriel> Well he would since the craft had a tracker.. but it would be a while... before he even thought to conect the things theft with Squall's disappearance

<Gabriel> "this is the best place... " Squall murrs.. working his jacket and shirt off

<Sanosuke> so Squall had time...

<Sanosuke> Seifer's clothing just simply vanished.. since he really wasn't wearing anything.

<Gabriel> Squall purrs and gets his clothing off.. not feeling at all embarrassed even though he is sittin gin the middle of a field

<Sanosuke> Seifer was there, under him, kissing him.

<Gabriel> Squall kisses him passionately... the flower petals blowing about and tickling over his skin, exiting him to new levels

<Sanosuke> Seifer's fingers brushed along his spine and ass, probe his crevaces.

<Gabriel> Squall moans softly.. moving his hands over Seifer, breathing in his wonderful scent along with the breath of a million flowers

<Sanosuke> Seifer was warm.. alive under him... his most wonderful dreams come true.

<Gabriel> Squall rubs his hardness against Seifer's thigh..

<Gabriel> his lips tremble across Seifer's chest... having longed to do this...... even against the pain of knowing he never would have..... save for this miracle

<Sanosuke> This was a miracle..and there was a possiblity it would last the rest of hislife.. this warm body under his.. kissing him...

<Gabriel> Squall wasnt about to let anyone take this away from him.. not in a million years

<Sanosuke> Seifers fingers slid inside of his tightness,

<Gabriel> Squall moans... moving his hands down to caresse Seifer's length

<Sanosuke> It was nice and hard in his caress.

<Gabriel> "Mm.. so hard.. " Squall purrs... squeezing it softly

<Sanosuke> Seifer purred back. "Mm... so tight."

<Gabriel> "Want to put this in there?" Squall asks.. nipping him lightly

<Sanosuke> "Mmm... sure." Seifer licked his cheek.

<Gabriel> Squall moves himself up.. positionig himself over Seifer's cock... "my first time trying it this way.. dont laugh"

<Sanosuke> "Mine too..." Seifer grinned.

<Gabriel> Squall gently begins to work himself onto Seifer's cock... lowering himself slowly onto the hard erection

<Sanosuke> Seifer moved his hands to Squall's ass and moaned as he was swallowed by teh tightness.

<Gabriel> Squall throws his head back and cries out softly as Seifer's cock enters him fully.. hitting his G spot perfectly

<Sanosuke> Seifer seemed to know that and started to pump his hips.. strikingthe spot over and over.

<Gabriel> Squall cries out in ecstacy each time.... moving his hands down along Seifer's abs as he moves himself along with the th rusts... so it would be even better

<Sanosuke> Seifer grabbed Squall's cock during it and stroked... adding yet more stimuli.

<Gabriel> Squall is lost in pleasure.. love and passion.. all from Seifer..... whose cock is driving waves of pleasure through his body... almost more than he can take

<Sanosuke> Seifer moaned, his eyes fluttering in the pleasure and happyness he felt from this.

<Gabriel> Squall's lets Seifer pump into him as long as he can... before Seifer's hands make him burst onto his belly

<Sanosuke> Seifer gave him a slightly longer ride before submitting to his own needs for bursting... and with that he let out a cry.

<Gabriel> Squall cries out Seifer's name... as he suddenly feels himself filled with seifer's hot seed... he only slowly sinks down to sprawl on Seifer's chest... letting his lover's cock soften and slip out of him on its own

<Sanosuke> "Oh Squall..." Seifer moned.

<Sanosuke> moaned

<Gabriel> "I love you so much Seifer..." Squall murmurs... lips tickling seifer's ear

<Sanosuke> "I love you too... it's why I have to come all the way back to you."

<Gabriel> "Im so glad.. so glad..." squall says softly "I would have died... whether by my own hand... or not eating...

<Sanosuke> "And I would have lost you forever... to your misery."

<Gabriel> "Im sorry.... I ... just... couldnt go on without you... but youre here now...."

<Sanosuke> "Yah.... I'm glad you came back here... I might have lost you forever..."

<Gabriel> "I had to.. even if it was to die..... I couldnt... lose the one chance... of peace.. "

<Sanosuke> "This is peace."

<Gabriel> "All I want.. all I need" Squall murmurs

<Sanosuke> "Myheaven."

<Gabriel> "my angel.."

<Sanosuke> Seifer grinned and kissed his nose.

<Gabriel> "I'll go to Galbadia.. in the morning.." Squall murmurs.. nuzzling Seifer's neck sleepily

<Sanosuke> "Sleep now my love."

<Gabriel> "I will sleep.. darling.. beloved... cradled in your arms... " Squall purrs

<Sanosuke> "Mmm.. the first of manynights.

<Sanosuke> "

<Gabriel> Squalls doesnt dream.... for his dreams are lying there with him.. in the field

<Sanosuke> holding him... warm.. loving him...

<Sanosuke> The place was so warm yet cool.. it was just the right temerature to sleep the night.

<Gabriel> Which squall does.. comfortably naked against Seifer

<Sanosuke> When the morning sun broke through the light was cast on them.

<Gabriel> Squall mphs and tries to stay asleep.. not wanting to leave Seifer's side

<Sanosuke> Seifer kissed him though. "Rise and shine my love."

<Gabriel> "Just a little longer" Squall mumbles kissing back

<Sanosuke> "Alright beloved."

<Gabriel> Squall snuggles against him.. purring "Im glad.. you came back... was it for me?"

<Sanosuke> "Of course... I came back for you..."

<Gabriel> "Because I was dying?"

<Sanosuke> "Thatwas only part of it..I wanted to come back anyway..."

<Gabriel> "I cant live without you..."

<Sanosuke> "I know love."

<Gabriel> "It only took me five minutes to realize that"

<Sanosuke> "After I was dead?"

<Gabriel> "No.. when we were..... but after you were dead.. I... couldnt bring myself to do anything. They gave me this.. because I asked for it.." Squall says... reaching over to his clothes and fishing seifer's necklace out

<Sanosuke> "Oh.. I see... I'm sorry." Seifer smiled. "You keep it."

<Gabriel> Squall smiles "They had to break the clasp to get it off....."

<Sanosuke> "Oh...that figures... I never took it off."

<Gabriel> Squall puts the necklace back into his pocket and sighs "I better get going"

<Sanosuke> "To find my father.. so we can staytogether anywhere in the world."

<Gabriel> "Yes.. and we can go places together... " Squall says.. a dreamy look in his eyes as he starts to get dressed

<Sanosuke> "Travel... live to old age.. together... have a life."

<Gabriel> Squall nuzzles his cheek "be lovers..."

<Sanosuke> "Mmm... yes... live in a house maybe... tend a garden.."

<Gabriel> "Oooh.. a garden" Squall purrs...

<Sanosuke> "With flowers.. and another with foods."

<Gabriel> "walk me to the edge of the field beloved?"

<Sanosuke> "Alright." Seifer stood up and hooked his arm with Squall.

<Gabriel> "To Galbadia.. and your pop's house"

<Sanosuke> "YEs... gotall you need in ways ofinfo?"

<Gabriel> "creepy old castle type place in Galbadia.. your dad... need to bring him here..." that it?

<Sanosuke> "YEs... don't worry.. he'll know what to do then." Seifer vanished once Squall crossed teh edge.

<Gabriel> Squall whimpers.. as that was unsettling..... and looks out over the field "I'll be quick......." Squall says... and sets off at a run for the landing craft

<Sanosuke> He had to get to Galbadia as soon as possible.

<Gabriel> Squall climbs into the lander and programs the coordinates for Galbadia... much to Zell's glee... who is stranded there after his boat needed repairs

<Sanosuke> Zell ran after him once Squall was on the shore.

<Gabriel> "Shit.." Squall mutters... setting off at a Run since he doesnt want Zell to drag him back.. he probably wouldnt believe him

<Sanosuke> "SQUALL!!" Zell yelled as he ran after him.

<Gabriel> Squall grits his teeth and keeps running.. intent on losing Zell

<Sanosuke> Zell was faster though and caught up tohim with a tackle.

<Gabriel> Squall drops like a rock... being little more than a stickfigure "Oof!!:

<Sanosuke> Zell held him around the waist. "Geez.. where the hell are you going?"

<Gabriel> "To find... Seifer's dad"

<Sanosuke> "Seifer's dad?"

<Gabriel> "Yes.. now get off. Seifer told me I have to find his dad"

<Sanosuke> "Why??"

<Gabriel> "To bring him back..."

<Sanosuke> "Why? Squall... what's going on?"

<Gabriel> "Seifer... he's... back.. but he cant leave the flower field...."

<Sanosuke> "Squall.. have you lost it?"

<Gabriel> "No... I have to find Seifer's dad.... he can bring him back all the way"

<Sanosuke> "You're.. making no sense... you got to calm down and get some sleep."

<Gabriel> "No.. Im fine.. get off and let me find his dad!"

<Sanosuke> "Where?"

<Gabriel> "Here in Galbadia... a creepy castle looking building.."

<Sanosuke> "You just got to lay down and rest Squall."

<Gabriel> "No.. Im telling the truth! Damnit lemme go!"

<Sanosuke> "No... I'm not letting go... I'm supposed to keep you safe!"

<Gabriel> "But I have to .. Im safe.. just let me go and get Seifer's dad"

<Sanosuke> "Where'she?"

<Gabriel> "Seifer said.. he lives in a creepy looking castle type house.. in Galbadia"

<Sanosuke> "Really? Why was Seifer an orphan then?"

<Gabriel> "I dont know... "

<Sanosuke> Zell let go a little and stoodup.

<Gabriel> "I just have to find him.. and take him to the flower field.. and.. he can bring him back...

<Sanosuke> "Bring who back? How?"

<Gabriel> "Bring Seifer back... he's a necromancer.."

<Sanosuke> Zell gave him a funny look. "Yah.. sure.. whatever Squall..."

<Gabriel> "Please... you have to believe me....."

<Sanosuke> "Fine.. I'll humer you..."

<Gabriel> "Thank you..." Squall says.. "now I just have to find this place"

<Sanosuke> "Do you know where in Galbadia it is?"

<Gabriel> "he told me. ugh.. where... I have to remember... I should have asked again.. the lovemaking .. it sorta knocked it out

<Sanosuke> "Love making!?" Zell jumped.

<Gabriel> "Yeah... he's solid .. and real inside the border of the flower field..."

<Sanosuke> Zell's face got a weird look as he tried to picture what he belived Squall was really doing...

<Gabriel> "Dont look at me that way its the truth!"

<Sanosuke> Zell turned away. "If you say so..."

<Gabriel> "if you dont belive me then why are you humoring me?

<Sanosuke> "Eh.,.. let's just find this castle ok?"

<Gabriel> "Yes.. lets .. I want to hurry... "

<Sanosuke> "Well, we could find some info on a castle..."

<Gabriel> Squall nods "He told me where it was close to but I cant remember"

<Sanosuke> "You mean like DEling maybe?"

<Gabriel> "maybe... we can look...

<Sanosuke> "Alright... to Deling we go... let's grab a rentil car."

<Gabriel> Squall nods "Okay.. you can drive.. "

<Sanosuke> "yippie!" Zell clapped his hands.

<Gabriel> Squall starts heading for the rental car place.. hopign Zell doesnt pick a dorky car

<Sanosuke> Zell looked at the cars and hopped into the sporty looking one. "oh baby! This one!"

<Gabriel> Squall nods "okay.. lets get to Deling"

<Sanosuke> "Get in and I'll rev this baby... we'll be there in no time!"

<Gabriel> Squall hops in.. buckling himself into the nice leather seat

<Sanosuke> Zell hooped in joy as he took off, driving at high speeds.

<Gabriel> Squall clings to the door handle.. wondering if he should have let Zell drive

<Sanosuke> Zell was almost a maniac behind the wheel... like he was behind the controls of the rangrarock.

<Sanosuke> He was like this behind the controls of the Ragnarock too,...

<Gabriel> "zell.. slow.. down!!"

<Sanosuke> "Why?" Zell sped off down the road towards Deling.

<Gabriel> "Its.. scary! youre going to get us killed"

<Sanosuke> "Calm down.. I always drive like this." He slowed down before town. "Geez.. you really arn't suicidle any more are you?"

<Gabriel> "No.. my beloved is coming back.."

<Sanosuke> "That's something I guess..." He parked at the in town rental place.

<Gabriel> "Come.. lets look for this place.. I cant wait... Seifer and I plan to move to Esthar..."

<Sanosuke> Zell avoided comment as he talked to a few people.. asking them about some creepy castle.

<Gabriel> Many of them shrug..... as if not knowing.. or afraid to admit they do know about it

<Sanosuke> Zell sighed but he really thought there was none to begin with.

<Gabriel> "Someone has to know..."

<Sanosuke> "Then why not ask Rinoa's father?"

<Gabriel> "yes.. he will know... he's been here all his life.."

<Sanosuke> "Alright." Zell dragged Squall off tothe house.

<Gabriel> Squall follows Zell.. jumping up the path to knock on the door

<Sanosuke> The old man answered. "Squall?"

<Gabriel> Squall smiles "sorry to bother you... But I need some help"

<Sanosuke> "What do you need?"

<Gabriel> "Some information... on someone.... that is supposed to live around here..... last name.. probably Almasy"

<Sanosuke> The old man frowned... and was quiet... the name obvously had meaning to him.

<Gabriel> "Seifer says.. he was a necromancer... I need his help"

<Sanosuke> "Why... do you want.. to be near.. a necromancer?"

<Gabriel> "I need him.. to bring Seifer back"

<Sanosuke> He ran fingers through his hair. "I see... if your quite serious about this... the family castle of the Almasy is outside town.. towards the crypt.."

<Gabriel> "Im very serious"

<Sanosuke> "You'll see it when you head out that way."

<Gabriel> "Thank you.. Sir" Squall says... giving Zell an "I told you so" look

<Sanosuke> Zell blinked. "geez man..."

<Gabriel> "you thought I was nuts..."

<Sanosuke> "Yes.. Idid."

<Gabriel> "Hmph.. lets go find this guy.. and get my love back" Squall bows to the General and thanks him again... before leaving there

<Sanosuke> "A-alright..." Zell hopped backin the car when they go back to it.

<Gabriel> "I hope he's a decent person like Seifer said...."

<Sanosuke> "Seifer said that?"

<Gabriel> "well.. he said it should be no problem getting him to come with me..."

<Sanosuke> "Ah... then.. um..let's get him?"

<Gabriel> "yes.. lets go!" Squall says.. exited

<Sanosuke> Zell started up the car and headed out in the direction they were told togo

<Gabriel> Squal humms to himself softly as they drive...

<Sanosuke> "I see the castle." Zell told him. Zell stopped the car by the ancient mansion.

<Gabriel> Squall hops out and looks at it for a moment "Seifer's pop sure lives in a creepy place

<Sanosuke> "Yah.. tell me about it..." Zell shivered as they walked to the main door.

<Gabriel> Squall picks up the big brass knocker and clunks it agaisnt the door

<Sanosuke> Zell yawned. "How long do you think we have to wait?"

<Gabriel> "C'mon.. answer" Squall says impatiently

<Sanosuke> The door opened.. with a strange groan from the other end.

<Gabriel> Squall takes a step back.. a little creeped out

<Sanosuke> There was a zombie servent on the other side... holding the door open. Zell yelped and leaped behind Squall to hide.

<Gabriel> "Um... pardon.. but. is the master of this house .. in?"

<Sanosuke> The zombie gestured for them to step inside.

<Gabriel> "C'mon Zell" Squall says.. dragging him inside

<Sanosuke> Zell shivered, clinging to Squall. "Z-z-zombie!!!"

<Gabriel> "Shush Zell... its not going to hurt us... I dont think"

<Sanosuke> The zombie closed the door and shuffled.. taking them to the house master.

<Gabriel> Squall follows it.... a bit eager to meet Mr Almasy

<Sanosuke> Zell continued to cling to him as they entered a huge living room with a roaring fire.

<Gabriel> Squall looks over the room... "really goes for the creepy decor huh?"

<Sanosuke> Zell nodded, arms around Squall's waist. "I'm afaid!"

<Gabriel> "Shh.. we'll be okay"

<Sanosuke> "Who's there?" Came a voice from the big chair by the fire.

<Gabriel> "Someone who seeks your help sir... my name is Squall Leonhart"

<Sanosuke> "Oh. Come.. sit with me."

<Gabriel> Squall moves over... looking about for a place to sit.. and dragging Zell with him

<Sanosuke> Zell sat down in his chair and shivered.. afraid of the undead.

<Gabriel> "Zell youre a wuss.." squall grumbles.. then starts his explanation of his want

<Gabriel> "Your son sir, he and I.. were close... and he was .. killed Recently"

<Sanosuke> "I heard.... heard what happend to my son..."

<Gabriel> "He.. has asked me to .. have you bring him back"

<Sanosuke> "I'm not surprised.. I was getting ready to summon him here so he can rest with his family..."

<Gabriel> "Please.. he doesnt want to rest.... he wants you to come to the flower field... to explain"

<Sanosuke> "Flower field?"

<Gabriel> "he's there..... he said its a portal of some sort"

<Sanosuke> "Where is it?"

<Gabriel> "he can be solid within its boundaries.. but in order to leave there he needs you"

<Sanosuke> "Show me this place."

<Gabriel> Squall nods "Yes... I have a lander waiting " Squall says.. poking at Zell

<Sanosuke> Zell jumped to his feet. "Yah."

<Gabriel> "And we have a car... we'll take you"

<Sanosuke> The old man got to his feet. "I will go... I wish to speak to my son anyway."

<Gabriel> Squall nods "lets go then"

<Sanosuke> The old man climbed into the car.

<Gabriel> "Drive nice and slow... Zelll"

<Sanosuke> "Slow?" Zell hopped into the driver's seat.

<Gabriel> "no speed deamon... cant give our guest a heart attack"

<Sanosuke> "Ok ok ok... if you say so..." Zell turned on the car.

<Gabriel> "Now lets go to the lander..."

<Sanosuke> Zell started to drive.. not as fast as he had been.

<Gabriel> Squall drums his fingers on his leg.. impatient to get back to Seifer

<Sanosuke> Zell drove the car to the rental place before walking back to the lander.

<Gabriel> Squall ushers them inside... and sets a course for the Orphanage

<Sanosuke> The old man sat quietly in his seat, gazing out at the water.

<Gabriel> Squall curls up on one of the padded bunks that swings down from the wall.. and relaxes

<Sanosuke> Zell looked over at Squall and sighed dreamily.

<Gabriel> So close but yet so far Zell... squall is steps away from resurrecting his beloved

<Sanosuke> Zell was not happy about that...

<Gabriel> But what could he do... nothing really.. Squall was already on his way

<Sanosuke> Zell stood up and walked over to him.

<Gabriel> Squall is napping... sleeping shallowly to pass the time

<Sanosuke> Zell sat next to him... and stroked his hair.

<Gabriel> Squall mumbles something and smiles in his sleep

<Sanosuke> The oldman didn't notice.. too looking forward to seeing his son who he hadn't seen for many many years.

<Gabriel> Squall mumbles "I love you Seifer..." ever so softly

<Sanosuke> Zell sighed. "I want you Squall..."

<Gabriel> Squall doesnt hear... dreaming of Seifer

<Sanosuke> of his sweet Seifer he will see soon.

<Gabriel> The one he cant live without.... and has tried to prove so many times...

<Sanosuke> Zell wanted so much to take Seifer's place.

<Gabriel> Why couldnt he.... he could just ditch the old man at the flower field... and take squall with him

<Sanosuke> Zell grinned... deciding that way they both can be happy.

<Gabriel> Seifer might get angry though.. was he willing to take the risk of his wrath?

<Sanosuke> Zell decided Seifer wouldn;t be able to find him...

<Gabriel> Not if he hid with squall..... kept him safe... like he was s upposed to anyway

<Sanosuke> Zell would wait till they landed....

<Gabriel> He still had some of those mini sprays the doctor had given him... to knock squall out if he got irate....

<Sanosuke> He fingered one in his pocket, glancing over at the old man to make sure he wasn't being watched.

<Gabriel> Squall shifts in his sleep.. curling up to get comfy

<Sanosuke> Zell grinned and went back to stroking his hair,

<Gabriel> Squall murmurs wordlessly in his sleep.. as the computer announces they will reach thier destination in 10 minutes

<Sanosuke> Zell stood back up and waited.... going to the ships controls.

<Gabriel> Squall stretches in the bunk.. waking up a little from the announcement

<Sanosuke> "Oh.. hey Squall."

<Gabriel> "It announce our arrival time?" Squall asks sleepily

<Sanosuke> "Yep... we're almost there."

<Gabriel> "Wonderful

<Sanosuke> "Happy?”

<Gabriel> "Yes... " Squall says... sitting up groggily

<Sanosuke> "Good.. get up then."

<Gabriel> "Gettin up... " Squall says... sliding off of the bunk

<Sanosuke> Teh old man turned to them. "I feel it..."

<Gabriel> "feel what?" Squall asks "the gateway?"

<Sanosuke> "Yes... I can feel it quite clearly..."

<Gabriel> "Do you think.. you'll be able to bring him back?"

<Sanosuke> "Perhaps... but I do need a treasured item of his... something he had for all or most of his life..."

<Gabriel> "I have that.... its perfect... his necklace" Squall says

<Sanosuke> "Can I have it please?"

<Gabriel> Squall fishes it out of his pocket and hands it to the man

<Gabriel> "I asked them.. for it before they burried him:

<Sanosuke> Teh old man smiled as he held it in his hand, nodding.

<Gabriel> "So you can do it with that?"

<Sanosuke> "Yes... I even remember this..." HE turned it over in his hand. "So long ago..."

<Gabriel> "You want to tell me... why he ended up an orphan if youre alive?"

<Sanosuke> "I was arrested by the Galbadian goverment and tossed into prison..."

<Gabriel> "Because of your profession?"

<Sanosuke> "Yes.... after my wife died I had no protection... and I was arrested.. my son taken away from me..."

<Gabriel> "How come you didnt resurrect her?"

<Sanosuke> "I was trying to when... they burst in..."

<Gabriel> "And by the time.. you got out.. it was way too late huh?"

<Sanosuke> He nodded. "But I saw her spirit wandering the home... she doesn't notice me though...."

<Gabriel> "Must hurt to live there.....?"

<Sanosuke> "Nah... I understand... just as the living often doesn't see the dead.. the dead don't usally see the living..."

<Gabriel> Squall nods "well.. I hope its not too late to save Seifer.. because.. I wont last long in the world of the living.. if ... he cant be returned"

<Sanosuke> "I see..." The old man nodded. "I will find a way.. I miss my son too."

<Gabriel> "I love him... that doesnt.. bother you.. does it?"

<Sanosuke> "Why should it?" The old man blinked at him.

<Gabriel> "Well.. some people ... it really bothers.. like Rinoa..."

<Sanosuke> The old man shrugged. "You have to be true to who you are... and love is the most important thing of all... only the narrow minded are bothered by differences they don;t share. That's why I got locked away... for being a necromancer... so different from everyone else... President Deling feared me... at least he got in the end what he deserived..."

<Gabriel> "Im not afraid of you. I might have been though..."

<Sanosuke> "Thank you." He smiled softly.

<Gabriel> The ship gives a light lurch as it beaches itself.... but thankfully through design it doesnt throw everyone forward

<Sanosuke> "We're here!" Zell exclaimed.

<Gabriel> "Great.. c'mon Sir.. I'll show you the field" Squall says

<Sanosuke> Teh old man followed him.

<Sanosuke> Zell brought up the rear, fingering the thing in his pocket.

<Gabriel> Squall points out over the field... once they reach the top of the hill "there....... isnt it beautiful?"

<Sanosuke> "Very.. and so full of power... it's peaceful here." The old man walked towards it.

<Gabriel> Squall stands and looks out over it for a moment here... because even he can feel the power slightly... and it keeps him in awe

<Sanosuke> The old man stepped into the feild.

<Gabriel> Squall shakes himself out of his awe and starts to move down the hill into the field

<Sanosuke> He could feel Seifer again... feel him withhim.

<Gabriel> "Im back love..." Squall says happily

<Sanosuke> Seifer was suddenly holding him. "Isee.. you brought my father too."

<Gabriel> "Yeah.. I promised I would..." Squall purrs

<Sanosuke> Seifer kissed him. Zell frowned and stayed outside the flowers.

<Gabriel> "Your dad says he can bring you back... then we can be happy..."

<Sanosuke> "I'm happy right now knowing that love."

<Gabriel> "So.. do you need anything to do this... Sir?" Squall asks Seifer's father

<Sanosuke> "Just give me a few minutes here... and I'll be done... just wait outside the field."

<Gabriel> "Oh.. I have to wait outside?" Squall whines

<Sanosuke> "I'm sorry..but you could get killed otherwise."

<Gabriel> "oh.. dont want that do we love?" Squall says... giving Seifer a kiss

<Sanosuke> Seifer kissed him. "No point if you die."

<Gabriel> Squall hugs him tightly "See you in a few then... I'll be waiting..."

<Sanosuke> Seifer nodded. "As will I."

<Gabriel> Squall reluctantly lets go of him.. and heads out of the field

<Sanosuke> The old man started chanting.. holding the necklacein hishand.

<Gabriel> Squall moves up the hill a bit to get a better view... hoping its not gory

<Sanosuke> The entire feild started to swirl... color blocked out his view.

<Gabriel> "Wow... " Squall says... putting a hand up to shade his eyes

<Sanosuke> Suddenly he felt something sting him lightly.

<Gabriel> "oww.. stupid... bees...." Squall says... suddenly overcome by a peaceful sleepy feeling

<Sanosuke> Zell grinned and picked him up, carrying him back to the lander.

<Gabriel> Squall is rather lightweight as Zell carries him off... something he's probably going to have to fix.. he does have to keep squall safe

<Sanosuke> Zell started up the lander before returning to Squall.

<Gabriel> Squall is out cold pretty much... what the doctor gave him came handy... he wont be a problem for a while now

<Sanosuke> Zell smiled and stroked his hair.

<Gabriel> Squall purrs in his sleep... not knowing who it is.. but since his last thoughts were of Seifer....

<Sanosuke> Zell wanted him so baddly... and loved the feel of his hair.. his scent..

<Gabriel> His pouty lips... how muscular his thin body was.... he was so damned perfect..... and now he belonged to him....

<Sanosuke> Zell grinned and leaned down to lick his cheek.. to taste him.

<Gabriel> Mmm.. he was good... yes.. indeed he was perfection... no other could match him

<Sanosuke> The taste.. Zell purred and curled against him.

<Gabriel> Squall draws his arms around him... nestling against him .. not realizing its not Seifer

<Sanosuke> Zell felt happy... he was warm.. and with Squall.

<Gabriel> There was no other place he wanted to be anyway..... was there?

<Sanosuke> Not that he could think of... he wanted Squall.

<Gabriel> Squall didnt want him.. but.. he could change his mind...... and it was better having him than not.. even if unwilling

<Sanosuke> Zell wondered if he should tie Squall up to keep him from getting away.

<Gabriel> He might have to when he gets him to wherever he's going to keep him.. a nice long piece of chain and an ankel cuff will see that he goes nowhere.... but for now... he's out

<Sanosuke> Zell wiggled out when they got to their destination and went off to get some chain.. locking the ship down.

<Gabriel> Squall stays peacefully asleep while Zell is gone... only beginning to wake up when Zell returns

<Sanosuke> Zell had the chain then and was securing Squall with it,

<Gabriel> Squall sits up.. rubbing his head "Zell....? Whats... going on?

<Sanosuke> "I'm keeping you safe."

<Gabriel> "Keeping... me safe? But... Seifer...??"

<Sanosuke> "What about him?"

<Gabriel> "Where... is he?"

<Sanosuke> "Come on Squall.. you know he's dead."

<Gabriel> "n. no.. his father .. he was resurrecting him...."

<Sanosuke> "Shhh.,... Squall.. rest."

<Gabriel> "Zell..... it was real.." Squall whimpers "You were there"

<Sanosuke> "Shhh." Zell kissed him.

<Gabriel> Squall whimpers again and lies back down... "its not fair... It was so real...."

<Sanosuke> Zell held him. "You don't need to worry.. I'm here."

<Gabriel> "Can... I have something to eat...?" Squall asks.... not really hungry... but... not sure what else to do

<Sanosuke> "Sure.." Zell smiled and ran off to get food for him.

<Gabriel> Squall sniffles and feels around in his pockets for Seifer's necklace

<Sanosuke> It wasn't there.... Zell came back with some food.

<Gabriel> "Zell...I ... lost Seifer's necklace.." Squall whimpers... in tears again

<Sanosuke> Zell pet him. "Don't worry."

<Gabriel> "I... guess.. he's really gone now...all of him..." Squall says... picking at his food half heartedly

<Sanosuke> Zell sat next to him. "Don't worry.. you're not alone."

<Gabriel> Squall starts eating slowly..... "thanks... youre a good friend..... wasting your time looking after me...."

<Sanosuke> "Awww... it's nothing."

<Gabriel> Squall leaned on him.. having eaten a little at least..... "I think.. my dream was a message..... he said.. if I had died from my misery....... I would never see him again.... I have to.. pick up..... my life"

<Sanosuke> "That's the spirit... hey, no sense on denying yourself a good life...."

<Gabriel> "I guess... so.. but its still gonna take a while..."

<Sanosuke> "Yah... but you'll be happy again if you let yourself."

<Gabriel> "I will.. I just need to heal..."

<Sanosuke> "Yep.. and for that you need to eat and rest."

<Gabriel> "I will.. my stomach is just queasy...."

<Sanosuke> "Lay back."

<Gabriel> Squall lies back.. "I feel like I got kicked too... "

<Sanosuke> "Kicked?"

<Gabriel> "yeah... you must have had to wrestle me to get me to come back... I think I Was delirious... what... was I doing?"

<Sanosuke> "Not much.. you were wandering around... could have fallen into the water."

<Gabriel> "Oh... well.. I should rest...."

<Sanosuke> "Yes... get some sleep.."

<Gabriel> Squall tries to get comfy on the bunk "We going back home?" He asks.. drifting back out

<Sanosuke> "Yes... we can go home Squall.

<Gabriel> "Home...." Squall says sleepily "Maybe a home... like Seifer promised in my dream... with a garden.. and... " He mumbles... falling asleep

<Sanosuke> Zell smiled, and grinned to himself.. stroking Squall's hair.

<Gabriel> Squall sleeps peacefully.. the drugs blocking any dreams he might have..

<Sanosuke> Zell slid his arms around him and snuggled.

<Gabriel> Squal cuddles back against him.. instinctively seeking the warmth of another body

<Sanosuke> and Zell just wanted to hold him.

<Sanosuke> Zell shook the feeling deap inside him that this was wrong.. it couldn't be.. he deserved Squall!

<Gabriel> After napping for a good time... Squall wakes up..... and sighs because he thought... maybe he'd wake up to his dream world

<Sanosuke> Zell smiled at him. "Good morning Squall. How do you feel?"

<Gabriel> "Alright.. my stomach is better"

<Sanosuke> "That's good. Hungry again?"

<Gabriel> "Yeah.. some food would be good" Squall says slowly

<Sanosuke> Zell smiled. "You wait here.. I'll be right back."

<Gabriel> Squall stretches and sits up.. waiting for Zell to return... all the while wondering about the chain on his ankel

<Sanosuke> Zell had a nice bowl of food for Squall, and gave it to him.

<Gabriel> Squall thanks him... and forces himself to eat part of it

<Sanosuke> Zell sat down. "How is it?"

<Gabriel> "Its good... " Squall says.. making himself eat another spoonful

<Sanosuke> "I made it."

<Gabriel> "Youre not a bad cook...."

<Sanosuke> "thanks." Zell grinned. "That makes me happy."

<Gabriel> "Are we going back to Balamb?"

<Sanosuke> "Nah.,.. I want to go somewhere else."

<Gabriel> "Oh?"

<Sanosuke> "I don't know where.. got any ideas?"

<Gabriel> "Maybe.. a change of scenery will do me good..... I dont know though..."

<Sanosuke> "Maybe up north?"

<Gabriel> "Kinda cold.. but.. It sounds nice"

<Sanosuke> "The ice should be pretty."

<Gabriel> "Yeah... we can go to Trabia and scout from there"

<Sanosuke> "To Trabia we go!"

<Gabriel> Squall smiles "i want to get a shower when we get there.... if we can find a place....."

<Sanosuke> "We should be able to."

<Gabriel> "good.. I feel icky"

<Sanosuke> "Yah.. you not showered in days."

<Gabriel> "Sorry... too depressed.... I.. must smell wonderful..."

<Sanosuke> Zell chuckled. "Doesn't mater."

<Gabriel> "Where did you fnd me?" Squall asks Zell once thier course is set

<Sanosuke> "I told you.. near the water."

<Gabriel> Squall sighs "I keep thinking about that field of flowers... by the orphanage.. "

<Sanosuke> "How come?"

<Gabriel> "Its just.. so vivid in my mind.. like I was just .... there.... but.. I must have dreamed it

<Sanosuke> "Yah.. I guess soo.. it will be ok. Don't worry about it so much."

<Gabriel> "It .. was just so real... but its not like I swam there..... "

<Sanosuke> "You took the lander.. you could have been killed.. I was so worried."

<Gabriel> "Im sorry. I . was bein irrational"

<Sanosuke> "I know.. I know... don't worry now... you're safe."

<Gabriel> "Im glad you take care of me.... youre responsible..." Squall says... stretching

<Sanosuke> "Yep.. very responcible.. cause I care about you."

<Gabriel> Squall smiles "Youre the best, but.. did you have to chain me up?"

<Sanosuke> "Yah.. you might revert to some sort of deslousin and go wandering again..."

<Gabriel> "i... understand... :

<Sanosuke> "Good." Zell smiled. "Anything you want?"

<Gabriel> "Im pretty good... just looking foreward to being on solid ground again"

<Sanosuke> "Alright. we will be soon."

<Gabriel> Squall smiles and swings his legs over the side of the bed.. letting them dangle... but frowning a bit at the sound of the clinking chain

<Sanosuke> Zell sat next to him. "I've always liked you Squall."

<Gabriel> "Oh?" Squall says... shifting to look at him

<Sanosuke> Zell looked down, swinging his legs. "Yah... that's why I spend my time protecting you."

<Gabriel> "im grateful for that..." Squall says... putting a hand on his shoulder

<Sanosuke> Zell grinned, looking at the hand. "Ever since Ifirst saw you..."

<Gabriel> "Give me a little time Zell..." Squall says.. picking up on it now

<Sanosuke> "I will.. I promise that."

<Gabriel> "Im getting better.. thanks to you.... just stay by me... and keep me standing up"

<Sanosuke> "I always will.. Iswear!"

<Gabriel> "Thanks.." Squall says.. hugging him

<Sanosuke> Zell hugged him back,grinning. He quienched thelittle voiceinside of him that this was wrong.

<Gabriel> "I dont know where I'd be right now without you"

<Sanosuke> "You might be dead."

<Gabriel> "Yea..." squall says quietly

<Sanosuke> "I don;t want that."

<Gabriel> "No.. I dont think I want that now either...."

<Sanosuke> "Good... you just want to sit around and talk?"

<Gabriel> "What else is there to do?"

<Sanosuke> "Cuddle?"

<Gabriel> "I... guess that would be nice" Squall says.. smiling

<Sanosuke> Zell wrapped his arms around him and cuddled.

<Gabriel> Squall puts his head on Zell's chest and lets himself relax... finding it not too bad

<Sanosuke> Zell stroked his hair. "Mmm..... you're nice and warm."

<Gabriel> "You are too..." Squall says.. sounding a bit childlike however

<Sanosuke> "Very very warm.. mmm...I love warmth.. never had it before."

<Gabriel> "never been with anyone?"

<Sanosuke> "Never.. ever... no one likes me..."

<Gabriel> "Nobody?" Squall asks... sliding a hand up Zell's back in sympathy

<Sanosuke> "No.. you're theonly one now it seems."

<Gabriel> "Dont feel too bad. I didnt know... until it was too late... only a few hours later... and......."

<Sanosuke> "Shhh... it's ok...." Zell stroked his back.

<Gabriel> Squall relaxes again.. trying not to cry... burrying his face in Zell's chest

<Sanosuke> Zell stroked his back some more. "You'll be ok..."

<Gabriel> "I will... " Squall says.. squeezing Zell tightly

<Sanosuke> "I will see to it... and soon we'll be on land.. some nice exercise and a shower."

<Gabriel> "Yes... sounds wonderful"

<Sanosuke> "What else sounds wonderful?"

<Gabriel> "Hmm? Shower.. sunshine... can we get a house with a garden?"

<Sanosuke> "Yes we can. you love garden's, right?"

<Gabriel> "Yes... in my dream... Seifer wanted to have a flower and a vegetable garden...'

<Sanosuke> "Sounds lovely to me."

<Gabriel> "Its what I want.." Squall says softly

<Sanosuke> "It's what you get. What were the rest of your plans?"

<Gabriel> "We were going to move to Esthar.. because my dad was there...."

<Sanosuke> "You still want to go there?"

<Gabriel> "Yeah.. "

<Sanosuke> "Alright then. build a house and live that dream."

<Gabriel> Squall nods... squeezing Zell again

<Sanosuke> Zell smiled, he enjouyed the squeezing.

<Gabriel> Squall nestles against Zell until the boat bumps ground near Trabia

<Sanosuke> "Ohh! We're there!"

<Gabriel> "yay.. can I be untied now?"

<Sanosuke> "Yes you may." Zell took off the chain.

<Gabriel> Squall puts his head on Zell's shoulder for a moment before standing up

<Sanosuke> The Trabia area was cold.. the air washed over Squall.. the chain resting on the ground.

<Gabriel> "Smell that air.. its so clean ..."

<Sanosuke> "Yah... and not the salty sea air of Balamb either."

<Gabriel> "Well.. shall we go see how the repairs are coming?"

<Sanosuke> "Sure! Why not? Might be fun. Maybe we can help em some?"

<Gabriel> "Yeah.. hopefully they have a shower.. and maybe some clean clothes

<Sanosuke> "Yah. I bet they got those repaired."

<Gabriel> Squall starts wandering towards the Garden... noting that its coming along nicely

<Sanosuke> Zell ran back and forth, asking the people if they needed help.

<Gabriel> Squall asks for a shower... which he is shown... he hands off his clothes to get cleaned.. apologizing for asking for so much...

<Sanosuke> Zell sighed and walked around some more. "Man, I'm bored while he's in the shower..."

<Gabriel> Zell is so lost in thought that he plows into someone.... causing big arms to wrap around him and steady him

<Sanosuke> "AH! sorry..." He then looked up. "R-raijin??"

<Gabriel> Raijin lets go because he's obviously not going to fall over "Hey.. Zell whatcha doin up here in Trabia?"

<Sanosuke> "Oh. I... I'm here with Squall."

<Gabriel> "Oh.. he doin okay? I heard.... well... after Seifer died.. and all ya know..."

<Sanosuke> "Yah, he's doing better. How are you doing? You and Fujin were Seifer's best friend after all."

<Gabriel> "I was depressed myself ya know.. but Seifer wouldnta liked that... so I figured... why not go somewhere where I could be useful.. since Balamb only had memories... ya know?"

<Sanosuke> "Yah.. I know. He ever speak about his family?"

<Gabriel> "No... well.. he did say he had a dad... a couple of times.."

<Sanosuke> "REally? Say anything about him??

<Gabriel> "That he got put in prison when he was really little.. ya know"

<Sanosuke> "Mannnnn,,," Zell turned and squatted down, holding hishead.

<Gabriel> "What? You got a headache?"

<Sanosuke> "Nah... just..." He sighed. "He's gonna find me.. us..."

<Gabriel> 'Who is gonna find you?"

<Sanosuke> "Seifer... and his father... his daddy is a necromancer.. he was bringing Seifer back to life in this special place.... but I lied to Squall, said it was all a dream..."

<Gabriel> "Seifer.... back? Why'd you lie to squall? that aint right ya know?"

<Sanosuke> "I..." Zell sniffled. "Cause I love him..."

<Gabriel> "still aint right ya know... "

<Sanosuke> Zell cried. "They'll kill and hate me..."

<Gabriel> Raijin frowns "I wont let Seifer kill ya... you did it cuz you were lonely ya know?"

<Sanosuke> "I'm more worried about Squall... I.. drugged him.. and tied him up... it's not fair! the dead should stay dead.. I thought it was fate.. that Squall and I could be together."

<Gabriel> Raijin crouches down beside Zell... not sure what to say

<Sanosuke> Zell whimpered. "Why.... why did I have to lie to him?"

<Gabriel> 'Why dont you tell him the truth?"

<Sanosuke> "I! I can't! Not to his face...I'll write him a note then run for it... I can't... say it to his face..."

<Gabriel> Raijin sighs

<Sanosuke> "Please.. hide me Raijin?"

<Gabriel> "Okay.. I'll protect ya.. cuz I understand what youre goin through... ya know?:

<Sanosuke> "You.. do?" Zell looked surprised.

<Gabriel> "Yeah... lovin someone.. but always having someone else.. on that person's mind"

<Sanosuke> "Can you help me write the note? I'm sure Seifer will track him out here."

<Gabriel> "Sure... c'mon you can write it in my room"

<Sanosuke> "Thanks." Zell smiled.

<Gabriel> Raijin helps him up then leads him back to his room... which is a small one.. located in the repaired part of the building

<Sanosuke> Zell sat down and started to write on a piece of paper he had found.

<Gabriel> Raijin plunks down on his bed to watch

<Sanosuke> Zell tore off the sheet and ran outside to give it to someone to give to Squall.

<Sanosuke> "Now I got to hide where he can't find and beat the hell out of me.."

<Gabriel> "Stay here.... I'll protect you"

<Sanosuke> "thank you.. can I hide under your bed?"

<Gabriel> "Anywhere ya want... " raijin says.. trying not to chuckle

<Sanosuke> Zell crawled under the bed, panicing to himselfstill.. scared over what he did... worried about how Squall will react.. and worried ath Seifer will want to kill him.,

<Gabriel> Squall is on the other hand finishing off his shower...slipping into the soft cotton robe that was loaned to him

<Sanosuke> He found a note sitting near by.

<Gabriel> Squall picks it up and reads it... his hands begin shaking halfway through the note

<Sanosuke> Zell hada good reason to hide.. confessing to his lies... saying how much he loved Squall... and wished Seifer wasn't coming back.... and was afraid Seifer would kill him once he tracked them both down... but that meant Seifer would return to Squall.

<Gabriel> Squall puts his head in his hands "It wasnt a dream... Seifer..... is coming... back to me...."

<Sanosuke> Zell had lied because he had wanted Squall.. and was in love with him too...

<Gabriel> Squall puts on his clothes... freshly cleaned.. and runs out of the room... the note still clutched in his hands

<Gabriel> Confusing emotions... run through him.. anger at Zell ... sorrow for him too... joy for Seifer's return

<Sanosuke> How long would it take Seifer? how would he be able to leave the island... where the hell was Zell?

<Gabriel> Squall decides that seifer is going to have a hard time getting off the island with no boat.... screw Zell for now.. he's taking the lander

<Sanosuke> To return to his love's arms.

<Gabriel> Squall runs down the beach to the lander... punchin in the islands coordinates and setting the craft to full speed

<Sanosuke> Zell could freezein the snow... Seifer needed to be returned too.

<Gabriel> Raijin gets some food for himself and Zell and tries to coax the boy from under the bed

<Sanosuke> Zell peeked out. "Is it safe?"

<Gabriel> "Yes its safe... I can protect you .. I promise"

<Sanosuke> Zell clung to him. "Thanks."

<Gabriel> Raijin offers him the food "Dont be so scared... they'll be too happy together to come after you... ya know"

<Sanosuke> "Thanks." He took the food and ate it.

<Gabriel> "Now that... we're doin confessions... maybe.. I should make one.. ya know"

<Sanosuke> "What?"

<Gabriel> "You.. you always were after Squall.... never took any notice to others."

<Sanosuke> "Huh?" Zell blinked, food half dropping from his mouth.

<Gabriel> "Ive always been interested in you.. ya know... you just never took no notice..."

<Sanosuke> "......m-m-m... eeee?" Zell dropped the food now.... he seemed in shock.

<Gabriel> "Uh huh..." Raijin says... seemingly embarassed

<Sanosuke> Zell fell over on the bed... eyes wide.

<Gabriel> "Zell?"

<Sanosuke> "... uh?"

<Gabriel> "You okay?"

<Sanosuke> "Just... shocked..."

<Gabriel> "I mean it... thats why Im gonna protect you"

<Sanosuke> "R-really?"

<Gabriel> Raijin nods... and gently reaches out his hand to help Zell sit up

<Sanosuke> Zell sat up and hopped on his lap.

<Gabriel> Raijin draws his arms around Zell... smiling

<Sanosuke> "You're warm."

<Gabriel> "So are you... " Raijin says... slowly moving a hand up to toy with Zell's spiky hair

<Sanosuke> Zell purred. "then I'm not alone.."

<Gabriel> "No.. nobody is ever alone.. ya know"

<Sanosuke> "I was... I felt alone."

<Gabriel> 'You arent. and I wont leave you.. or let you get hurt"

<Sanosuke> "Thank you." Zell rested his head on Raijin's chest.

<Gabriel> Raijin cuddles Zell lovingly... and suddenly to Zell... this seems to be the only place he wants to be

<Sanosuke> Zell didn't seem to mind at all.

<Gabriel> Meanwhile the lander throws itself a bit violently onto the beach.. due to the speeds at which squall made it go

<Sanosuke> It stopped after that... opening it's doors.

<Gabriel> Squall stumbles out onto the beach... Yelling for Seifer

<Sanosuke> He saw sudden motion by the old cottage.

<Gabriel> Squall quickly moves in that direction... forgetting his pain for the moment

<Sanosuke> Seifer was in there... and he ran out... hearing Squall.

<Gabriel> "Seifer!!!" Squall yells.. flinging himself at him

<Sanosuke> Seifer pounced on him, hugging him close. "What happend??"

<Gabriel> "Zell.. kidnapped me..."

<Sanosuke> "HE WHAT? I'll kill that..." Seifer paused, and frowned. "Wait.. I got to... calm my temper down.. that's what got me in trouble to begin with."

<Gabriel> Squall nods "He .. I understand where he was coming from"

<Sanosuke> "You do?"

<Gabriel> "He thought.. it wasnt fair that you were getting a second chance... he was in love with me....

<Sanosuke> Seifer sighed.

<Gabriel> "But... I cant live without you... you do deserve this second chance..."

<Sanosuke> "And I can't bare to be without you." Seifer kissed him.

<Gabriel> Squall kisses him back... pressing closely against him

<Sanosuke> "We'll never be parted again."

<Gabriel> Squall nods... and snuggles tightly against him

<Sanosuke> Seifer held him close, and smiled.

<Gabriel> "Where do you want to go?"

<Sanosuke> "Anywhere with you."

<Gabriel> "I want our house.. with a garden.."

<Sanosuke> "In Esthar?"

<Gabriel> “Anywhere.”

<Sanosuke> "Pick a spot..and we'll go." Seifer kissed him again.

<Gabriel> "Anywhere with you"

<Sanosuke> Seifer smiled.

<Gabriel> Squall purrs and kisses his neck "wheres your dad?"

<Sanosuke> "He's around....studying.. waiting to go back home."

<Gabriel> "Okay.. lets take him back then... and go be happy together"

<Sanosuke> "Alright. Sounds good to me."

<Gabriel> Squall cuddles Seifer and tells him to go find his dad so they can find thier dreams

<Sanosuke> once returning the old man home they set off to find that little house with a garden they would build.

<Gabriel> Upon arriving at Esthar, Laguna gives squall whatever he wants... seeing as he is his son.. and never gave him anything

<Sanosuke> and he had everything he wanted.. he had his Seifer back.