THE ALPHA AND THE OMEGA Chapter #8 By: Jbond007 E-mail: enriquetellez@hotmail.com ICQ #: 9910141 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This will be the penultimate chapter of Alpha and Omega(I announced in chapter 7 that this would be the end, but due to the lenght of the last battle, Iīll have to make two chapters.) The next chapter(#9) will be the conclusion of this fan fiction. Thanks for reading my fan fiction! I really appreciate it! Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Cid, my love, please letīs go to talk him now," said Edea kindly. "I donīt know. He might not forgive us," said Cid sadly. "If we donīt try, we wonīt know if heīll forgive us or not," said Edea grabbing Cidīs hand. "I hope he will understand us for what we did. Letīs go," said Cid happily, yet not too confident. Cid and Edea left the office and went down to Krelianīs room. Krelian was leaving his room, but when he saw Cid and his wife, he got in again and closed the door. "Krelian, please, open the door, we need to talk to you about something important," said the Headmaster as he knocked the door. "Go away. I donīt want to see that witch," shouted Krelian. "Are you going to escape from your past? Are you going to run and hide from the truth forever?" said Cid trying to convince Krelian to let them in. ".........................What past are you talking about?" asked krelian. "We want to tell you that...that...your parents.....havenīt been closer from you than today," said Cid. "..............What do you mean?" asked Krelian. "Let us in and we will tell you all the truth there is," said Cid. Krelian finally opened the door. Cid and Edea entered slowly to see Krelian crying on the floor... "You are my parents right?" asked Krelian fearfully. "..........How did you know," asked Cid. "I overheard Selphie, Irvine and Zell talk about this ," said Krelian. "Son..I.I.Please forgive us," said Edea trying to make Krelian stand up. "DONīT TOUCH ME!" said Krelian fiercefully. "Krelian..please....let us explain everything," said Edea as she removed her soft hands off Krelianīs shoulder. "I will explain everything. 17 years ago, your mother and I where trying to get funds to create the "Gardens". When we where visiting a rich man in a town located in the Cetra continent, your mother began to give birth to you Krelian. We had to stay in that town for a week, until your mother regained strenght and u were able to move along with us. But, the night before leaving, Matron(Edea) suffered a change of personality. She went outside to get some fresh air, and when I went to look for her, she was a different person: Her eyes seemed possessed by some evil power, and I felt a very strange aura growing within her soul. She uttered: "Continue our plans of the Gardens" as she left. The next day, I told the villagers to take care of you for the time I would be away looking for a way to fulfill our dream of the Gardens and to look for Matron. I travelled throughout the world until I found Shumi Village. A man there(Norg) financiated the construction of the first Garden. I also tried finding Edea, but failed. When I was about to go berserk for not finding her, I remembered that she once told me that she had a premonition that some evil power was trying to get into her body. I didnīt believe her back then, but when I thought about it later, I did. I realized also that the reason she wanted to create Garden was for the SeeDs to defeat evil, including her someday. I had to keep the real reason of the creation of Garden, so I said that the purpose of it was to dispatch these special people to aid nations and people in need. When the Garden was up and running, cadets(SeeDs) were dispatched to help some people, and we started gaining money. I then started to send money where u lived so you could leave a normal life. This was my big mistake. I should have come back for you, but I had all my brain in the running of the Garden. Time passed, and more Gardens were created as they became very powerfull and respected. Later on, Sorceress Edea finally showed up, being possessed by Ultimecia, a sorcerer from the far future. Thanks to the effort and dedication of Squall and the others, she was defeated and Edea finally was released from all evil power." explained Cid. "So, this is what really happened," said Krelian. "Yes. And as you can see, when I returned to your village, Ultimecia was the one who made me kill all those poor people," said Edea. "What do you think Krelian? Can you forgive us?" asked Cid. "Could you leave me alone? I need to think about all this," said Krelian sitting on the floor. "Take your time sweetie," said Edea. "Letīs go Matron," said Cid grabbing her hand. "Wait, do me a favor please. Take this potion, and tell the doctors to use it on Quistis. This should remove her stone status," said Krelian as he handed the potion to his father. "Letīs go now Matron," said Cid as they left the room. "The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing." These were the words in Krelianīs mind. He knew that the Weapons, although very powerfull, could be defeated if all of them fight together against them... Meanwhile, in the infirmary, Cid gave the doctors the potion, which they used immediately on Quistis as Krelian had ordered. At first, it seemed nothing would happen, but after a couple of minutes, the stone status dissapeared... "What happened to me?" asked Quistis very confused. "Thank God you all alright," said Edea happily. "Where are Squall and the others? What happened to the Weapons? Where is Krelian?" asked Quistis frantically. "Relax Instructor. Ill tell you what has happened during your absence..." said the Headmaster. Headmaster Cid explained to her everything that had happened so far... "This is not good. At least we got Ruby, but Aerith...." said Quistis sadly. "Yes. But we are thinking now of a way to beat them," said Cid trying to cheer up Quistis. "We will win for sure now!" said Krelian as he entered the room and tried to approach the Instructor. "Krelian!" shouted Quistis as she took a few steps away from him. "You donīt have to fear me anymore. I am now one of you," said Krelian. "Itīs all your fault! Everything is your fault!" shouted Quistis as she ran into the room where Squall and Rinoa where. Quistis saw Laguna and Ellone sitting right beside Squall. She couldnīt resist seeing Squall in that state, and started to cry... "Oh Quistis!! Thank God you are alright," said Ellone relieved. "Squall!Please donīt die on me! I still have things to talk with you!" said Laguna sadly. "Squall wonīt die! I cannot let that happen. Rinoa wonīt die too! Both of them will be alright," shouted Quistis crying. "Pray for this potion then, that could probably heal them completely," said Krelian entering the chamber with two bottles of a red colored potion. "Are you sure it will heal them, and not injure them more?" asked Quistis. "Hehe. Quistis, I see you still canīt trust me, but try to have a little faith on me please. If we all have faith, they will be alright," said Krelian as he opened the bottles. Everyone was quiet. Laguna with some difficulty made Squall drink the whole bottle, as well as Ellone to Rinoa... "How long will it take for the healing process to finish?" asked Laguna. "It depends on them. If they have a strong will to live, they will heal quickly; but if they donīt want to fight for their lives, they will never wake up again," said Krelian. "How did you make the potion?" asked Ellone. "Itīs made of Rubyīs body. Thatīs why it has a red color. I call this potion, "Weapon Elixir". You can make lots of different potions with a Weapons body, thats why im planning to ask my father to send some men to take the body of Ruby into the Garden," said Krelian. "Look!Something is happening!" shouted Quistis surprised. A strange red aura started to shimmer within their bodies(Squallīs & Rinoaīs). Their bodies started to heal very quickly, and they were regaining all the lost blood and energy they lost in the past battle. Even Krelian was surprised at the fact that the healing process was very quickly. 5 minutes later, they both opened their eyes... AT last, everyone was ready to fight. Squall, Rinoa and Quistis had fully recovered and were ready to fight anytime. They held a final meeting before the last battle... "Well, at last we all gathered," said headmaster Cid. "Yes. We are going to win!!!" said the optimist Selphie. "Guys. We need to make this short. We need to attack the Weapons A.S.A.P. We donīt want to defend more from them, we want now to attack," said Krelian. "Squall, what is your plan?" asked Rinoa hugging him. "I have been told everything that has happened until now. If i am right, their temple is stationed right on top of the Deep Research Sea Center," said Squall. "It has been there for the past 4 hours," said Nida. "In exactly 600 hours tomorrow, we will be leaving in the Ragnarok to the temple. Satellite photos have showed that there are three entrances to the temple, so we will divide in three groups. The first one I mention from each group will be the leader. They will be: GROUP #1 : Laguna, Ellone and Quistis. GROUP #2 : Krelian, Selphie and Irvine GROUP #3 : Me(Squall), Rinoa and Zell. Everyone will be in the gardens entrance by 550 in the morning. Till then, everyone can do what they like, so please try to have fun, because tomorrow, we will have a hard day," said Squall. Everyone agreed to these arrangements, but Zell(of course, he wanted to be the leader, but well, what the hell.lol). Laguna was also surprised that Squall chose him on his team. Now, our friends had to enjoy the last hours of relaxing before the last, final battle. ****Authorīs Note: The next part of this chapter, will explain how our friends passed their hours of time before the battle. Iīll call this part ATE(Active Time Event.. ff9 anyone?). I will describe how each one of our heroes spend their free time. When u see the ** again, it means the story will directly head on the final battle against the Weapons. Each ATE will have its corresponding title. These scenes are not critical in the understanding of the finale, I just made them, so you could see what each character do. If u want to skip these scenes, find the **** below and read forward. =) (1) ATE: "Forgetting the past" "May I come in?" asked Krelian opening the Cidīs Office door. "Of course baby," said Matron opening the door wide so he could come in. "Well, I just came by to tell you that I ainīt angry at you guys. Itīs just that I need some time to think more about it and to try and forget al my sufferings," said Krelian in low voice. "Take all the time you want son. We just want you to try and love us the way we love you," said Matron. "Thanks..mom," said Krelian as he left the room kind of in a hurry. "He called me.......!!!!!" Said Matron. "Mother," said Cid happily. (2) ATE: "Will I be alone forever?" Quistis was in her room, thinking about her life. She was feeling more alone than ever. She knew she was the only one alone. Squall was not an option for her now, because they were more united than usual. But..besides all this thinking, she had relief in thinking of a man she couldnīt imagine would invade her deep feelings and emotions.....Seifer Knowing she needed some rest for tomorrows battle, and wanted to stop this thinking, she went to sleep, with hope of finding one day, a partner that could make her a happy woman. (3) ATE: "Letīs hit the paaartyyyy!" "Cīmon Irvine, lets go dance! We want to have a little fun together while we still can," said Selphie trying to convince Irvine. "I donīt now Selphie. Maybe we should rest a lot to save some strenght for tomorrows battle," said Irvine hugging his pillow. "If we have fun, we will forget about these things and relax. And since when are you so serious about a battle?" asked Selphie. "I think this battle will determine if our will to live is strong enough to overcome any hardships," said Irvine seriously. "I know this is a hard battle, but we also need to relax. Hey Irvy, if you come with me to the party in the Café, ill give you a little sweet kiss," said Selphie smiling. "REALLY!!!! IM THERE" shouted Irvine as he stood up, and got ready for the party. "Tee Hee. I convinced him! Letīs have some fun!!!" shouted Selphie as they both left the room. Both of them had a great time on the café. Irvine and Selphie danced all the night and drank a bit too. Irvine convinced Selphie on going bed early, because they needed rest. Irvine took Selphie to her room.... "My kiss Sephy?" said Irvine preparing his lips. "Come in my room Irvy," said Selphie as she grabbed Irvineīs hand....... Iīll leave the readers the work of thinking what they did in Selphies room. Did Selphie give him the kiss? Or did they.....???? (4) ATE: "Father and son" "Where are you going uncle Laguna?" asked Ellone. "Iīm just going for a walk. You need rest for tomorrow, so please, try to sleep," said Laguna. "Yes. I didnīt imagine Squall would pick me for tomorrows battle," said Ellone thinking. "I know. Well try to rest some, okay?" said Laguna as he gave Ellone a big kiss on her chick. "OK uncle Laguna!" said Ellone. Laguna walked through the fancy corridors of Balamb Garden, trying to find Squall. He knew Squall was the type of person that would be alone, thinking deeply about something. He searched all over Balamb without any luck. As he was going to take the elevator to ask Nida where Squall could be, he saw a shadow near the entrance of the Garden... "Squall? Is that you?" asked Laguna not so sure it would be him. "Yes," said Squall. "What are you doing up so late? You need to rest for the battle," said Laguna approaching Squall. "I could ask you the same thing to you," said Squall. "Well, I just came to ask you something." said Laguna. "What is it?" asked Squall. "Why did you choose Ellone for tomorrowīs battle? Donīt you know she ainīt prepared nor trained for a battle such as tomorrowīs?" asked Laguna kind of angry. "Do you really want to know the truth?" asked Squall facing Laguna. "Im hearing," said Laguna. "The truth is...I donīt know if we will be victorious tomorrow. The Weapons are strong enemies. We even have to push our limits to the max trying to defeat one of them, and now imagine battling 5 of them. I want everyone to fight together. I want to feel everyone I care of are fighting for the same purpose and also, want to be with them until the end," said Squall sadly. "What are you saying? I wonīt let you think that more," said Laguna angry. "You canīt control my feelings, or order me to stop doing what I want," said Squall running back into Garden. "YES I CAN! Because I am your f........" (5) ATE: "I can defeat the T-Rexaur by myself!" Although he knew he needed rest, Zell was in the training center, trying to gain more strenght and power for tomorrowīs battle. He engaged many enemies in the training center(raldos, etc..), but he was a special enemy.... "T-REXAUR!!! I finally found you!" said Zell happily. The battle started. This time, Zell wanted to beat the T-Rexaur using only his fists and some cure magic in case he felt bad. The battle was very paired. Both the T-Rexaur and Zell were fighting great, and were doing each other the same amount of damage. Suddenly, the T-Rexaur did a critical hit on Zell. He was in critical HP, and he had run out of magic. He couldnīt loss this battle, that had started about 30 minutes ago. Zell released all his power and shouted: "MY FINAL HEAVEN!!!!" (6) ATE: "The Angel and the Lion" After the talk Squall had with Laguna, he returned to his room. He entered his bedroom, and saw Rinoa there, sleeping like an angel. It seemed as if Rinoa was waiting for Squall all night. "Rinoa......I....I..I wish our tomorrow could be the beggining of our eternity together," said Squall in low voice, trying not to wake her up. "That was very sweet baby," said Rinoa waking up. "I thought you were asleep," said Squall sitting down on the bed with her. "Why are you so sad? Are you nervous for tomorrowīs battle?" asked Rinoa. "...No...its just that....How can you be so positive? How come you donīt worry?" asked Squall. "I am worried a little about tomorrowīs battle. It is just that....that.....I donīt care if this is a non-winning battle, as long as I am with you, I will be happy," said Rinoa smiling and grabbing Squallīs arm. "Rinoa...I......Help me please. I wanīt to stop thinking so much about this. I want to believe that we will win tomorrow, and the only thing that makes me want to win, is the fact that I will see you every day of my life," said Squall trying to smile. "Those words Squall. Youīve changed a lot sweety. Donīt worry, Iīll make sure you leave Garden tomorrow believing in us, and believing we will return victorious," said Rinoa kissing Squalls neck. "I love you Rinoa!" said Squall kissing Rinoa back. "OHH Squall. I love you too baby" said Rinoa as she took Squallīs clothes off. ****Authorīs note: Well, these were all of the ATEīs before the final battle. Enjoy =) Everyone woke up very early. Some of them, like Zell and Squall, woke up earlier to run and warm up for the final battle. The final mini-meeting took place outside the ragnarok, near Balambīs entrance... "Well this is it. Were are now ready to engage the most powerfull enemies we will ever battle," said Squall very optimistic. "Woohoo Squall. What did Rinoa do to you to raise your optimism?" said Selphie laughing. "Well............." exclaimed Rinoa trying to hold her laughs. "Donīt bother Rinoa Sephy. Let them have their time together," said Irvine in a rather comic tone. "Guys. We better get moving. Itīs 6:00 am already," said Krelian. "Is everyone Geared-UP?" asked Zell. "Yes" shouted everyone. "Whatīs the matter Quistis? Why are you so sad?" asked Matron. "Itīs nothing. I am just nervous, thatīs all! said Quistis, but nobody believed her. "Well. I think you better get going now," said Headmaster Cid. "Good luck to you all! I know youīll win!" said Matron trying not to cry. "Thank you Matron" said Everyone. "Later my friends. The fate of this planet are on your shoulders," said Headmaster Cid. All of our friends bid Cid, Nida and Matron farewell and got in the Ragnarok. "Squall wait! Give me just one minute. Donīt leave without me! shouted Krelian as he left the Ragnarok in a hurry. "Make it quick," said Squall. Krelian returned running to the Garden, and caught up with his parents near the elevator... "Father! Mother! WAIT!" shouted Krelian as he reached them. "Krelian!!" both shouted surprised. "I just returned to tell you that....that....I love you two," said Krelian as he ran back to the Ragnarok. "Krelian! Wait!" shouted Cid. "Donīt run after him honey. I think he did this to tell us he will come back alive," said Matron with tears in her eyes. "Thought so too. I know he will be back. Letīs just wait for our son," said Cid heading back to his office with Matron. Meanwhile, in the Ragnarok... "Why did you leave in such a rush?" asked Zell. "Huh? Nothing....just forgot something, thatīs all," said Krelian happily. "Everything ready for launch Captain Squall!" shouted Selphie. "Letīs go!" shouted Squall smiling. The travel to the temple took 20 minutes. As they arrived, they felt a dark and powerfull energy that came from withing the temple. There was a dim light that came from the bottom part of the temple, that seemed it was sucking some kind of energy from the Deep Sea Research Center. The walls of the temple had a brown color, and it constantly released a black fluid, which our friends agreed it was blood. This blood, fell to the sea, and killed every animal that was withing the area. The red blood was slowly contaminating all the sea, and the green smoke that came out of the temple, was killing all birds and creating a strange rain that also contaminated the sea... "I think we came just in time to prevent a disaster," said Rinoa. "Selphie, can you focus the camera on the doors over there?" said Squall pointing the door. "Of course," said Selphie. There were three doors, one after the other. The first one had a white plaque that said "The beggining. The second plaque said "Paradise" , and the third one said "The End." "Selphie, head to that place. Thatīs were we will split up," said Squall. "Roger Captain!" shouted Selphie, energetic as always. "I hope we can get in easily. I still remember the effort it took us to enter Lunatic Pandora," said Irvine. "This time, it seems they are waiting for us with open arms," said Squall. "CAPTAIN! We have arrived at the designated position. I will know try to keep the airship steady," said Selphie. "Well, this is it guys. Laguna, Ellone and Quistis, prepare to jump to where the first door is." said Squall. "Ready!!!" shouted all three of them. Laguna, Ellone and Quistis jumped succesfully to their designated door. Krelian, Selphie and Irvine jumped safely to the second door... "Well, I think iīll engage the auto-pilot to land near Edeaīs house. When we finish the Weapons, we will call the ragnarok back, using this remote control." said Squall. "OK! Letīs make haste now!" said Zell desperate to jump. "Auto-Pilot engaged, its now or never," said Squall jumping off with the rest of his team. The three teams landed succesfully on each door. Lagunaīs team got "the beggining door," Krelianīs team got "Paraside door" and Squallīs team got "The end door". "Well guys. I guess this is a good-bye," said Laguna. "This is a temporal good-bye," said Krelian. "This is not a good-bye. This is a "see you later." said Squall. "See you later!" shouted all of hour heroes. All the doors opened at the same time. Each of hour heroes entered their designated door, following their leaders. The epic battle between humans and Weapons, was about to begin.... End of Chapter #8 -----> Donīt miss the ending of Alpha & Omega. Who shall win?