Final Fantasy - All Series Fan Fiction ❯ A Hidden Secret ❯ Quistis' Hidden Chapter ( Chapter 2 )

* This fic is a second part to `A hidden Secret' by me and now I present you the chapter of Quistis's hidden secret. By the way, FF8 belongs to Squaresoft! *

Chapter 2

Quistis's Secret

Quistis fidgeted in her seat at the cafeteria. Her thoughts constantly wandered to the night before when Seifer made love to her. It was like a dream… it was as if someone took hold over her bringing an infinite amount of lust along. Sometimes she thought that it was the silver ring's doing. Ever since she got it and found out about that transformation she had wild urges. Quistis smiled again and rewound her memories to the beginning when Seifer placed his lips upon hers…

"Hey Quistis! You look very happy." Rinoa said as she sat down at the table.

"I guess. Anyway, what brings you here?" the instructor asked.

"Oh, nothing really. Squall is talking to Cid, while Selphie is off with Irvine and Zell somewhere." Rinoa answered. She drank a gulp full of her coffee and turned to Quistis.

"So anything new with you?"

"Nothing really. Seifer and I met several days ago…"

"Is there something going on between the two of you?" Rinoa asked, "Not to be nosy or anything."

"I really don't know; He's a changed man and so… I really don't know what else, but that `what else' is very attractive." She said dreamily.

"Is the serious Quistis in love???" Rinoa asked in a teasing voice.

"No I'm not!" she retorted.

"Oh yes you are!!! I can see that look on your face." Rinoa teased again. Quistis blushed furiously and smiled, "Maybe I am…"

"Come on, let's go have some fun! How about we take a five-day vacation at the new resort town? What's that place called? Tropisun Resort?" Rinoa wondered.

"Yeah, I think that's the one. I heard that they have white sandy beaches and warm weather." Quistis answered.

"All right then let's go pack our things and get the hell out of here." Rinoa said happily.

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Quistis met Rinoa at the parking lot and they both rented a car to go to Balamb Town. Squall had agreed to let them go on vacation and even offered to pay for everything, which Rinoa was thankful for. She planned to spend her money on clothes and other stuff. Tropisun Resort was built after the defeat of Ultimecia and it was located on the Galbadian continent where the halfway point with FH was. Even though it was young, it was booming with prosperity.

When they arrived at the small resort, they headed quickly over to the hotel, which was called the Blue Shell Hotel. They both got adjoining rooms with a balcony connecting them. Rinoa and Quistis both took out some chairs and sat watching the sun go down.

"Thanks Rinoa." Quistis said.

"For what?" Rinoa asked.

"For getting me away from all those papers that I have to grade. I hope Edea can manage the class. It's been a while since I went on a vacation."

"You welcome, it's the least I can do for my best friend." Rinoa answered.

"I never knew that I was a * best * friend to you." Quistis whispered. Ever since Rinoa found out that she held small feeling for Squall, she thought that Rinoa didn't like her much.

"You were and will always be my best friend. Let's put it this way, you are like the sister I never had." Rinoa said with a warm smile. Quistis returned her smile and they sat watching the sun set in the horizon.

* * *

Quistis awoke the next morning to heavy humidity in the air. She stared sleepy eyed at the ceiling wondering where she was. Oh yes, Blue Shell Hotel in Tropisun Resort and on vacation. Quistis smiled weakly and looked around her room. The walls were made up of white cement, which had several satin and silk drapes hanging. Portraits of the ocean and other sea things were hung around framed in blue or gold. Her bed was a queen size and had a blue canopy top; perfect for a queen. Next to the bed was a coral-like shelf with a cordless phone. She sat up and looked across to see the bathroom ready and waiting. She lazily got out of bed and was thankful for the cool tile floor. It was only eight in the morning and the heat was already halfway in the eighties!

After a cool and refreshing shower she threw on some jean shorts and a pink tank top. She brought out her little white bag and clipped her hair up. When Quistis was putting her sandals on she heard a knock on her door.

"Come in Rinoa." Quistis said. Rinoa came in all smiles wearing a pair of shorts and a sleeveless blue top.

"Ready for some shopping?"

"Ready when you are!" Quistis laughed.

They spent the rest of their morning and afternoon shopping at all the stores at every street they had walked by. When they returned to their rooms they collapsed on the couch.

"Rinny, I have to admit, I have never had so much fun since I was little." Quistis exclaimed.

"Hey how about we go to one of the night clubs they have downtown, huh? It will be fun." Rinoa suggested.

"Deal." Quistis said.

That night around eight, Quistis decided on a pair of black leather jeans and a red necktie. She decided to leave her hair as it was and applied lip-gloss and mascara to her eyelashes. She looked in the mirror and gazed upon her reflection. Something was missing…glitter! Yes, a touch of glitter on her eyes and that was that. When Quistis was done she walked into Rinoa's room and smiled. Rinny wore a leopard spotted tank top and black jean shorts.

"How's it going with you over here?" she asked as she plopped down on Rinoa's bed.

"Everything is fine except I don't know which way I should do my hair. What do you think up or down?"

"Put it up. Besides you hardly ever keep your hair up!" Quistis joked.

"All right." Rinoa said, "Oh yeah I almost forgot, when did you get a tattoo?" Rinoa asked as she pulled her hair upward.

"I didn't get any tattoo." Quistis replied.

"Then what's that on your back in the upper right corner?" Rinoa inquired. Quistis rushed over to the mirror and turned her shoulder toward it. Rinoa was right, there on her shoulder was a blue colored wolf head tattoo.

"I don't know where that came from, but I assure you that I don't remember getting any tattoo. I hate needles." Quistis explained.

"Well let's think about that later, we have a night club to catch!" Rinoa said. Quistis still looked at the intricate wolf head that was somehow mysteriously stamped there. There has to be an explanation to this!

* * *

It was their last day at the resort and Quistis was pissed off because she wished to have a longer extension. Yesterday they got a phone call from Squall saying that Edea was having problems with her students. She sighed and fell back onto her bed. Can't I for once have a relaxing vacation?She thought of Seifer and wondered how he was doing, when suddenly she felt a pain within her stomach. Quistis jolted up and her breathing was ragged with every little pain that swelled over her. She thought that she would die and when she felt the sick disgusting taste in her mouth she swore she was going to vomit. And that in deed she did. She scrambled over to the bathroom and threw up all her contents, which included blood. After several agonizing minutes she sat back and dried her mouth with a towel. The pain in her stomach began to fade and Quistis finally managed to keep her breathing normal. Hyne! Did I eat something bad? Some poison in the food? Possibilities galore past through her mind but she shook them away when a tremendous hunger swept over her. She walked over to the phone and ordered a small snack. When it arrived, she ate all of the pancakes and sausages, and still her hunger did not abide.

The blonde woman forced it down and quickly got dressed and cleaned up. Her belongings were already packed since they were going home that night. Quistis walked into Rinoa's room to find her brunette friend watching the news.

"There have been constant reports of wolf sightings since several days ago. Tropisun Town Police and animal control say that they will be on the watch for the wolf." The man announced.

"In other news, there have been several murders. A man in his middle forties by the name of John Williams was found dead in his backyard. Apparently the officials say his throat was torn out and they suspect that a wild animal is on he loose."

"Becky you sure that it was an animal?" the male reporter asked.

"I'm afraid so and there are also three other murders of men. Their names can not be identified but were found on the beach slaughtered."

"Do they know who the victims were?" the male reporter inquired sounding serious.

"No, the investigators were not able to identify them because of the conditions the bodies were in." Becky explained.

"Well there you have it folks of Tropisun. We suggest that you stay in doors tonight and lock your doors. Casinos and beaches will be closed until further notice."

"Those poor people." Rinoa murmured.

"I agree, I bet that their families are in terrible grief right now." Quistis said. Just then Quistis's stomach grumbled loudly that Rinoa spoke up.

"You hungry?" asked Rinoa.

"A little I guess."

"A little!?! I bet you that all of Garden heard that!" Rinoa exclaimed, "Anyway, let's go to that café called Masonic." Quistis nodded and they both left for the restaurant.

Rinoa sat back in her chair after eating a jumbo breakfast. She was so full that she thought she would pop. What caught her attention was Quistis. She was almost finished with her third Jumbo breakfast and her fourth strawberry milkshake! Quistis obviously felt Rinoa's eyes watching her and she looked up. Her mouth was stuffed but she tried to grin sheepishly. Rinoa started to giggle and Quistis almost choked trying to laugh herself. After a few gulps of her shake she sat back and burped. Several close by people looked at her and she blushed.

"Excuse me! I have no idea what has come over me. I have never been this hungry." Quistis said.

"I'm surprised too. You usually have a bagel and coffee and you're done for the day."

"Can you believe that I still want to eat on?" Quistis whispered.

"No way!" Rinoa whispered back excitingly.

"Maybe, come on let's get going." Quistis suggested. Rinoa nodded and the girls left to pay the clerk at the counter.

* * *

Quistis returned that evening at Garden and entered her dorm. She turned the lights on and she saw at least several vases full of spring and summer flowers resting around in her room. She walked over to her bed to find a scarlet red rose and a note.

My love,

I hope that these flowers suit you. All the petals are my kisses and longing for you and this red rose, is called a kiss drop rose. Enjoy them my love…

Seifer.

Quistis's smile was almost a wide long, for she had never felt needed and loved the way she felt now. Seifer… Since it was already late at night Quistis decided to go to bed early. It was only eight or so and she wasn't needed anywhere. I need a nice long hot shower…

The young woman sat in the shower stall. The hot drops of water cascaded down onto her light tan body and her hair weaved itself wildly around her arms and shoulders. The steam was very comforting and she closed her eyes. Flashes were thrown toward her mind and they were of blood and killings. She quickly opened her eyes and took swift deep breaths, yet even though her eyes were open the visions kept coming. A man dyeing and she felt wet and dry sand that felt too sticky to be water and it was warm. The scariest thing of all was that she kind of enjoyed them. What's happening to me!!? Why am I getting these images? I have never hurt a fly and these are the men I saw murdered on T.V. I couldn't have done that! Yet when I transformed I was a large wolf…so was Seifer…the police and animal control state that a wolf attacked those victims! Oh Hyne NO!!!

Pain smacked her straight in the stomach and she widened her eyes in fear when the ring began to glow. Her insides felt like turmoil. Then out came the food she had eaten and blood that slowly flowed out off her gaping mouth. So much blood went down the drain that Quistis felt very weak. It seemed like hours before she stopped and slowly climbed out of the steaming shower. Quistis stumbled over to her dresser and took out several pregnancy kits. A half hour later Quistis waited for the results and she had three. O.K. + means yes I'm pregnant and - means I'm not…oh please let it be no…A ring sounded and she quickly walked over to the bathroom dresser. All right here goes… Oh shit!!! + + +! No! This can't be happening! Quistis whimpered worriedly.But yes it could be possible…Seifer…

Quistis was so frightened that she lost control. She felt the change and didn't stop it. Halfway between the transformations she ripped her bed a part and howled loudly. She broke several flower vases and scratched at her window. Her claws grew and she slammed the glass as hard as possible until it gave out and cracked. Quistis then jumped out of her dorm and into the night.

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Epilogue

Eight months had passed and Quistis now lived in Esther with her newborn baby daughter, Gwena. With the help of Dr. Odine she was able to control her ring power. Quistis trusted Odine and Laguna and they in return promised to take care of her. Things will have gone well until eighteen years later when Gwena goes to Balamb Garden to become a SeeD…

* So what do you peoples think? Quistis's POV or her secret story was a very good idea! I hope you all like it and to tell you all what's coming up next, is Fujin's short story of her love for Seifer and her son Dark Blade. If you are really interested, please read Final Fantasy 8 Continues. ^-^ Thank you all for reading and please drop me a comment! *