Super Bouncy Balls and Elevators



(Everyone, ok, basically everyone of importance, is in the ramble room. Rufus is on the computer playing Sims, Kou's leafing through a magazine, beer in hand, Irvine's cleaning Exeter with Reno watching, Crystal's in the corner playing her clarinet while Amiboshi plays his flute, Sion and Seifer are across the room, glaring at Amiboshi, Raven's playing Devil May Cry, while Dauragon looks over some logistics, peeking over every so often to watch Raven with the game, Quistis is on the phone taking care of some Garden supply orders with Squall hovering over her shoulder, and Hunter's rummaging through the movies looking for something good to watch)

Raven: *to the tv* I love you, Dante. Don't worry, we can take on any baddie that's thrown our way.

Dauragon: *looks up, glares at the screen, grabs his planner, scribbles something down, then smirks*

Hunter: Raven, don't you have any good movies?

Seifer: *still glaring at Amiboshi* C'mon, it's Raven. You know she doesn't have good taste.

Sion: *snorts* I've been saying that since I got here. Besides, isn't it evidence enough in how she lets you stay here?

Seifer: Haha...

Crystal: *placing her clarinet on the stand* As fun as this is, I'm hungry. Let's take a break and get some food.

Amiboshi: Sounds good. I was getting hungry as well.

Crystal: *walks up behind Rufus* You're BBQ's on fire.

Rufus: *wide-eyed with panic* What?! No! This can't be happening! I've been fire proof for months!

Crystal: *giggling* Relax. I was kidding. Geesh. You are way too into this. Shouldn't you be busy running a mega corporation?

Rufus: Everything's being taken care of. No need to worry.

Reno: He has Reeve running things.

Hunter: Which probably means ShinRa is being ran into the ground by morals.

Reno: I can only hope.

Crystal: *rolls her eyes* Rufus, if you love the game so much, you should play the PS2 version. More challenging... Besides, you're probably going to crash the computer one day with all that save data.

(As the Sim bickering continues, Seph and Fawkes walk in. Sephiroth's carrying a canister, which he reaches into and pulls out a super bouncy ball {you know the kind... the ones from the vending machines} he snickers as he starts flinging them around the room)

Irvine: Dude, do you have to be so close to me? You're making me nervous. I don't want to mess up.

Reno: Sorry, but I've never seen a gun like Exeter before.

Irvine: Yeah, yeah. I know I'm great and superior for owning this wonderful piece of workmanship.

(While Irvine continues to gloat, a super bouncy ball whacks him in the back of the head which causes Irvine to accidentally drop Exeter on the table, which in turn sets it off, shooting a hole through the side of Kou's magazine, and ending in the wall)

Irvine: Ow, and oops.

Kou: Holy Sh-

Reno: It's all good. Raven's playing DMC, bet she didn't even hear it.

(They all look over at Raven)

Raven: Nooooooo! Dante, I hate you! I told you to jump away from the gooey Nightmare blob, not jump into the middle of it!

Dauragon: *smirks to himself and crosses out what he wrote earlier in his planner*

Reno: See.

Kou: But that bullet almost hit me!

Irvine: No harm, no foul. Besides, it wasn't my fault, and I would've hit you if I was aiming.

Kou: Oh, that's reassuring. Are you planning on aiming for me one day?

Irvine: No! I wouldn't do that. Hey... what hit me anyway?

(Sephiroth's laughing at the mayhem he started over in IRK's corner. After composing himself, he starts tossing again)

Sion: All this watching of Crystal, which is becoming dangerously close to stalking, has made me thirsty. Maybe I'll ask Crystal if she wants a dr-

Seifer: A drink! Brilliant! I'm going to go ask her right now.

(Sion sighs as Seifer races to Crystal. She nods and Seifer runs to the kitchen. On his way back he isn't looking and, yes, you guessed it, a super bouncy ball that was minding it's own business right in Seifer's path, gets under his foot, causing him to slip. Falling forward, the glass flies out of his hand, spilling the juice all over Crystal's sweater)

Hunter: *making a face* Oh, that won't go over well.

Sion: That can't be good... Wait... It's good for me.

Seifer: O_O!! *dabbing at the stain with his coat* I am so sorry. I tripped, and I didn't mean to...

Crystal: *shrugs* It's ok. Accidents happen. I have another shirt on underneath. Oh, and this is Raven's shirt. *takes the wet sweater off*

Seifer: ...Raven's? That isn't much better. She'll kill me!

Crystal: She's playing DMC, she's lost to us. Btw, what did you trip on?

Sion: Damn. She's not upset.

Hunter: *pats him on the shoulder* Sorry, man. Maybe next time.

Rufus: *evil smirk, staring at the computer* Yes, come over to my house, become my family friends.

Amiboshi: Uhh... does he scare anyone else?

Crystal: Just ignore him.

Rufus: Let me use you. You know you will, because I'm the President of ShinRa!

Crystal: Rufus!

Amiboshi: So much for ignoring him...

Rufus: Yes, another three friends. Wonderful. Four more and I-

(Before Rufus can finish speaking, the screen goes black with a vrrmp)

Rufus: *frantic* No! What happened?! I didn't save! Did I actually...

Crystal: I told you this would happen. You crashed the computer.

Rufus: *in tears* This is so unfair, I was just having some fun. Something I never got to have when I was younger.

Crystal: Aww... I'm sorry, Rufus. *wraps her arms around his neck and hugs him*

Sion/Seifer: O_O!

Rufus: Besides, I'm the President of ShinRa. This can't happen to me.

Crystal: O_O That's it! *turns her hug into wringing his neck*

Rufus: I... can't... breathe... x_x

Amiboshi: I hate to break this up... but, the computer was turned off, not broken.

Crystal/Rufus: Mmuh? *Crystal let's go of Rufus*

Amiboshi: See. *pushes the button and it turns on*

Rufus: But, how? I didn't do it.

Amiboshi: *holds up a super bouncy ball* I think this may have something to do with it.

(Amiboshi, Crystal, Rufus, Seifer, Irvine, Reno, Kou, Sion, and Hunter all turn to the general direction the balls came from. Low and behold, there sat Sephiroth with ball in hand)

Everyone: Figures.

(They all grab a super bouncy ball near them, and whip them at Sephiroth. He dodges the first couple, but gets hit by the rest. This prompts Sephiroth to retaliate causing a super bouncy ball war, which some how manages to avoid Dauragon, Quistis, and Squall, and Raven)

Dauragon: Raven, maybe you should take a look at what's happening.

Raven: *through clenched teeth* Hun, my eyes are on the screen. I am well aware of what's happening. I'm being warped to the underworld, where Dante will kick ass.

Dauragon: *hand to head and sighs* Some days I think you purposely do this to me.

Raven: *still in Dante land* Huh? Do what?

(It's at this point that Sephiroth winds up to hurl a ball at the moving target named Seifer. Seph releases, Seifer dives out of the way at the last second, revealing Raven behind him, totally oblivious to her surroundings. That is, until the ball whacks her in the back of the head causing her to scream, lose focus and kill Dante)

Raven: Ow! AHH! Dante! Noooo! That's it... *whips around and glares* Who threw... what was thrown? *sees the ball* A super bouncy ball? Alright, he threw it which caused me to lose to that stupid Nightmare blob?

Everyone shuffles their feet, looking innocent as they all point to Seph who's trying to hide the canister)

Raven: Sephiroth! o_o My collection of super bouncy balls! I thought this one looked familiar.

Everyone: *blinks* You collect these?

Raven: Of course. Crys and I used to have wars with the two grandchildren next door who were our age.

Crystal: Yuppers. Although it was mostly Raven and Jordan. I think it was their weird way of flirting when they were ten.

Hunter/Sion/Seifer: Ten year old skank.

Fawkes: *laughs*

Raven: -_-;; ... Gimme the balls, Sephy-sama.

Fawkes: *laughs some more*

Kou: He's been quietly sleeping this whole time, and chooses now to wake up and start his laughing fits.

Irvine: Well, it was kinda funny.

Kou: True.

(Sephiroth slowly hands over the canister, but not before secretly pocketing two)

Reno: *leans to Irvine* At least she hasn't noticed that hole in the wall yet.

Raven: What the-

Irvine: Spoke too soon, dude. v_v;

Raven: Why is there a bullet hole in the wall? Why is my sweatshirt stained with juice? And Why isn't Rufus playing the Sims?

(While Raven continues to figure everything out, Quistis continues talking on the phone, Squall still pacing behind her)

Quistis: I don't care what specials you're offering, we don't need five hundred boxes of chalk. We need forty.

Squall: *inner monologue* What if Quistis is wrong, and we do need five hundred boxes of chalk? One can never have too much chalk. I mean, you write notes for your class, fellow teachers... and draw cute pictures on your personal board in your office and dorm room. That really was a cute rabbit I drew last night. Focus, Squall! Perhaps we do only need forty boxes. A box per instructor. More than enough for the semester. Besides, we probably don't have the storage space for five hundred. But chalk does go missing, and I swear a couple are eating it.. I know what I must do. *out loud* Get the five hundred special!

Quistis: *blinks* Uhh... wait. I've just been informed that we would like the special on chalk... yes... don't ask me... *beep* Oh, can I let you go, I have a call on the other line, thanks, good bye. *switches over* Hello?

Squall: *inner monologue* Oh, no. What is she doing? We might miss out on some more great specials and deals because she switched lines. I'll have to make it up to the supplier somehow... I know, I'll buy more chalk. *shakes head* No, 500 is enough. Chalk board brushes, of course. With all that chalk, we'll need more brushes to wipe it off. I'll call him back later and order 50, no, 100 brushes, along with...

Quistis: Raven, the phone's for you.

Raven: *scrubbing at her sweatshirt* Take a message, please.

Quistis: It's Tasuki.

Raven: Oh! *drops the sweatshirt, runs to the phone, grabs it out of Quistis' hand, straightens her hair and shirt* Hi, Tasuki, how are you?

Hunter: Does this ever worry you, Dauragon?

Dauragon: *through clenched teeth* Of course... not. *scribbles something in his planner*

Rufus: I wonder what trouble he wants to cause this time. Last time we saw him with his buddies, I ended up in bed with Reno. *he and Reno shudder*

Raven: *still on the phone* EEE! That sounds great!

Seph: That doesn't sound good.

Raven: Oh, I have a great idea!

Hunter: Now, THAT definitely doesn't sound good.

Raven: Great! It's a date... you too, Tasuki... Ciao. *hangs up*

Dauragon: *scowls*

Raven: *blinks* What?

Crystal: Are you going to tell us what all those "greats" were about?

Raven: Oh, right. The FY gang is having a swanky dinner party at this restaurant and they were wondering if any of us were available, and I said that everyone is always available and would love to go. *a few groans are heard* It's not like you have anything better to do. Besides, we get to put on snazzy party clothes!

Kou: Any excuse for Raven to dress up, and she's all over it.

Irvine: Any excuse for us to see Raven dress up in her tight low cut dresses and we're all over it. *high fives Reno*

Crystal: Sounds good to me. You know I love to harass Tamahome.

Amiboshi: And I haven't seen the gang for a while, what with me always being with Crystal and all.

Sion/Seifer: *glares* I'm going too!

Raven: Crys, Miaka *makes a face* will be there.

Crystal: *shudders* She's easily avoidable... who am I kidding. She's so damn annoying, you can't escape her.

Raven: True, but she'll cling to Tamahome and the food. Oh! Hotohori will be there.

Crystal: EEE! I've been dying to glomp him!

Amiboshi/Sion/Seifer: *glares*

Seph: Ok, woman. I know you're dragging me along like you always do, seeing how you get pleasure out of torturing me. So, I have one question. Can I bring Fawkes? *crosses fingers*

Raven: Yes, you may.

Seph: Really? *hugs Raven* Now this party won't be a total bore.

Sion: Raven, have you been sniffing glue?

Raven: Shush. They wanted Fawkes to come, for whatever reason. I'm off to get ready, as the party's in two hours.

Hunter: Isn't that a bit short notice?

Amiboshi: You don't know them as well as I. This is counted as planning ahead to them.

Raven: Btw, everyone in this room is coming. No excuses. Be ready in 90. *bounces out of the room*

Everyone: -_-;

Quistis: Why do I feel like something bad is going to happen?

Hunter: Because Raven's involved. Something bad is almost guaranteed to happen.

(89 minutes later, everyone is assembled in the ramble room, wearing suits and snazzy dresses. Even Fawkes has a bow tie on. Dauragon is wearing a dark purple suit, Rufus is basically wearing his normal outfit, Irvine and Seifer are wearing dress pants, nice shirts, and their normal long coats, Reno is wearing his "special occasion" work uniform, Squall's wearing his SeeD grad uniform, Seph's in leather pants, and a black turtle neck sweater {Raven picked it out} Sion, Kou, and Amiboshi are in normal suits, nothing too exciting. On the girl side... Quistis is in a dress that does up around her neck, low cut, and flows to the knees. Crystal's in a low cut, huge flowy sleeves, see through stomach shirt, with dressy bell bottom pants. Raven walks in wearing a very tiny strapless dress that barley covers her ass, with one side a bit longer gong into a point, with knee high lace up sandals)

Sephiroth: Is the skank convention tonight?

Raven: Shut up, Sephy-sama. I've never heard you complain before.

Sephiroth: That was different.

Hunter: *leaning on Dauragon's shoulder* You know, I would never let my chick wear that out in public.

Dauragon: *sighs* You know she wears what she wants and hardly takes opinions.

Raven: If we're done discussing me, may we please go?

(35 minutes later, everyone's in the front lobby of this swanky hotel waiting for the elevators to take them to the 29th floor where the restaurant is. 5 minutes later, they're still waiting)

Hunter: Forget this. I'm taking the stairs. It's only 29 floors. Anyone coming with me?

Raven: In these shoes? So not gonna happen.

Hunter: *shrugs* Suit yourself. See you up there. *he leaves through the stairwell door*

(7 seconds after Hunter leaves, an elevator arrives)

Crystal: Umm... I think we're going to be a bit squished if we all get in this one. Maybe half of us should wait for another one.

Quistis: I'll go in this one then. *gets in and holds the door*

Crystal: I don't mind waiting for the other.

Amiboshi/Sion/Seifer: I'll wait too!

Squall: Whatever.

Raven: Well, I'm tired of waiting, so I'm getting in this one.

(Raven walks into the waiting elevator, as Seph and Fawkes are walking in. Dauragon, Rufus, Reno, and Irvine make a rush for it in order to ride with Raven. Unfortunately, the door closes before Irvine can squeeze in)

Irvine: *leaning his head on the closed door* Raven...

Kou: It's a two minute elevator ride. Get over it. Besides, you still have me. *dashing smile*

Irvine: You're right. Thanks for saving me from a compromising position. *they hug*

Everyone: *blink blink*

Crys: You two worry me sometimes. *Ding* Here's the elevator. Let's go.

(The leftovers of Crys, Irvine, Kou, Amiboshi, Sion, Seifer, and Squall hop in)



Raven: Anyone feel like our elevator is slowing?

Seph: That's probably because we're at our floor. *rolls his eyes* stupid woman...

Raven: We're only on the 17th floor, Sephiroth.



Irvine: Why are the lights flickering?

Crys: The lightbulb is probably about to burn out.

(And with that the lights go out and the elevator jerks to a stop. Both elevators stop between 18-19. The emergency lights flash on)

Kou: The lightbulb, eh?

Crys: Apparently I was a bit off.

Irvine: I don't like this... Hold me, Kou.

Kou: Ok, now you're scaring me.



Rufus: Sephiroth!

Sephiroth: What? It wasn't me... this time anyway.

Rufus: That's a first. Usually when something goes wrong, you're behind it.

Fawkes: *laughs*

Seph: Shut up. -_-;;

Raven: *sighs* Not again...

Quistis: What do you mean by that?

(Raven and Sephiroth exchange quick glances)

Raven: I think that story is better left to another time. *nervous laughter*

(Everyone stares at Raven then at Seph who is uneasily looking at the floor. Awkward silence ensues)



Squall: I wonder if the others are stuck as well, or if they made it to the top.

Crys: Given the time they left before us, and the speed of the ride, they're probably a few floors above us.

Everyone: *stares at Crystal*

Crys: What? It's just a guess...

Kou: *yelling* Hello! Anyone hear me?! We're stuck in the elevator!



Reno: Did you hear that? I think it's Kou. *yelling* Kou! It's Reno! We're stuck in the elevator too! I think we're right beside each other!



Kou: A few floors higher, huh?

Crys: *shrugs* I can't be right all the time. It would get boring.



Raven: Crys, your J-Lo butt broke the elevator!

Crys: *muffled* Shut up! It was probably your big mouth!

(They both start giggling)

Raven: *takes out her cell* Damn, no reception.

Dauragon/Rufus: Same here.

Raven: Phooey.

Quistis: I wonder how long it'll take to get the power back on.

Seph: *mumbling* If it's anything like the last time, it'll be hours...



Crys: Let's contact your brother, Amiboshi.

Amiboshi: But I don't have a cell... oh.

Crys: Well?

Amiboshi: You know I don't like that. It hurts!

Seifer: Suck it up, buttercup!

Crys: Shush, Seifer. Amiboshi, it's kinda an emergency.

Amiboshi: Alright.

(Crystal grabs Amiboshi's arm and writes a message explaining how they're all stuck in the elevators and need help getting out. Two minutes later...)

Kou: I thought you said it was painful. Shouldn't he have felt it and responded by now?

Irvine: Maybe he's on the other line or something.

Everyone: -_-;;

Amiboshi: This is quite bizarre. He's usually prompt in his returns.

Irvine: I guess it's one hell of a party up there and he's distracted by the booze and Yui. *pouts* I wanna be up there.

Squall: Irvine, you're a SeeD. Start acting like one.

Irvine: Aww.. but I don't wanna.

Squall: *sighs* Whatever.



Raven: This really sucks.

Seph: I think we already established that being stuck in an elevator with you sucks.

Reno/Rufus: Speak for yourself.

Raven: I was speaking about the emergency lights. They give my skin a horrible orangey-red glow.

Everyone: *falls over*



Crys: $100 says Raven's complaining about how she looks in this light.

Kou: I'll get in on that. She can't be that bad.

Crys: *yelling* Hey, Raven, how's it going over there?

Raven: *muffled* My skin is icky in this light! Ew! Who farted!?

Crys: *smirking* Pay up.

Kou: Damn. I should really know better than to doubt Raven's shallowness. Especially not to doubt her sister's knowledge.

Crys: As you all should.



Raven: *covering her nose* Ew! Sephiroth, are you trying to kill us?

Seph: You have no proof it was me.

Rufus: You are the most likely candidate.

Fawkes: *snickers*

Seph: -_-;;

Quistis: Maybe if we sit, we can escape the smell.

(So everybody slides to the floor as follows: Dauragon in the corner, Raven to his right, Reno in the corner beside her, Rufus to the left of Dauragon, with Quistis on his other side, Fawkes beside her, and Seph in the other corner)



Crys: *sits down and leans against the wall* Might as well get comfy. We might be here a while.

(Amiboshi sits down to the right of Crys, Sion and Seifer look at each other and scramble for the spot to her left. After a couple shoves Sion gets his butt down beside Crys. Seifer pouts and sits beside Sion. Irvine sits in the corner by Seifer, Squall's in the other, and Kou sits between them, across from Crystal)

Seifer: *mumbling* Lady Luck is against me tonight.

Sion: Don't you mean always?

Seifer: Shut up.

Irvine: *looking around* Now I really wish I was with Raven.

Kou: Give it a rest man. I know she's hot, but she's taken, you and Reno need to chill a bit.

Squall: *snorts* Good luck trying to talk any sense into that thick skull.

Irvine: Hey, my skull is not thick. It's handsome. With handsome hair on top. That's why the women love me. Well, that and of course the 8 in-

Crys: Ew! Irvine, don't you dare finish that sentence. I don't need, want, or even desire to know how it finishes.

Irvine: Ah, but you know you've dreamed about it.

Crys: Well, there was this one.. no! Irvine!



Reno: Sounds like Irvine's having quite an effect on Crystal.

Raven: I'll have Dauragon kick his cute ass if he annoys her to death.

Dauragon: *smiles as he cracks his knuckles* Finally, I have permission.

Rufus: Uhh, didn't she say only if he gets annoying?

Dauragon: *glares* Quiet, Shinra. One day she will slip up. He guard will be down, and you will be mine.

Rufus: *takes a few steps away from Dauragon*

Raven: Daurie, stop harassing Rufy.

Dauragon: *mouthing* One day, Shinra, one day.



Irvine: *curls his knees up to his chest with a panicked look* The walls are closing in on me... the room's shrinking... are we running out of air?

Seifer: Quit whining, cowboy slut. You're using up all the air.

Irvine: So we are! We are running out of air!

Crys: *sighs* No, we're not, we have plenty of air. And the walls are not shrinking either. What would give you that idea?

Irvine: *head buried in his knees* You try being stuck in an inner tube, with a bucket on your head, stuck in a pool shed all night long and then tell me the walls aren't closing in.

Crys: Umm... yeah. Maybe we need to distract you with something.

Amiboshi: I could play a song on my flute.

Sion: Umm.. Do you always have your flute with you? Where do you keep it?

Amiboshi: Of course I always have it with me. It's my weapon which I keep in this pocket here on the inside of my vest.

Kou: A flute as a weapon? *shrugs* Different, but cool.

Crys: Actually, he just uses the flute as a tool of destruction. He uses his songs as a way to gain control of your will and then can kill you with a simple word. *evil, bright smile* It's so cool.

Seifer: *a bit nervous* Wait, you can kill people by gaining control of a person's will through your music. You're always playing around us... You're not trying to, you know...

Crys: Don't be paranoid, Seifer. Amiboshi wouldn't do that.

Amiboshi: *smirks evilly at Sion and Seifer* yes, why would I ever do that?

(Sion and Seifer gulp and exchange worried glances)



(Seph's sitting in his corner, twiddling his thumbs. His eyes light up as he remembers the super bouncy balls in his pocket. He reaches for one, pulls it out, and examines it)

Quistis: Sephiroth, what are you up to?

Seph: *snickers*

Raven: *wide eyed* Don't you dare do what I think you're going to.

(Sephiroth snickers a bit more as he winds up and tosses the ball at the lower wall in front of him, which bounces to the ceiling, down to Quistis who ducks. The ball heads for Reno who shifts right, it bounces to Rufus who sprawls to the floor. The ball continues towards Raven who dives into Dauragon's lap out of the way. The ball bounces off the wall and heads to Fawkes, who's sleeping and doesn't see it coming, which bops him on the head, then heads for the laughing Sephiroth and hits him in the cheek)

Everyone: Sephiroth!

Raven: What do you have to say for yourself?

Seph: *rubbing his cheek* Ow.

Fawkes: *laughs then whimpers at the headache*



Kou: What the hell was all that screaming and banging?

Crys: *with a glint in her eye* $100 says Seph is up to something.

Kou: Nonono. fell for that one already today. Seeing how trouble and Sephiroth go hand in hand, and you seem to know everything, I'll just agree with you on this.



Rufus: Well that was a traumatizing near death experience... Moving along... We must be missing for hours by now, you'd think they'd send a search party.

Quistis: We've only been missing twenty minutes, Rufus.

Rufus: 20 mins, 3 hours... it shouldn't matter. I'm the President of ShinRa! They should miss my presence.

Crys: *muffled* I heard that, Rufus! When we get out of here I'm-

Rufus: *cowering* How does she do that? She really scares me.

Fawkes: *laughs*



Kou: I think you scared him. Hell, you scared me with that threat.

Crys: Good. Maybe one day that fear will sink in and he'll stop saying it.

Irvine: Excuse me. Hi. Remember me? The boy in the pool shed who the walls are closing in on. Can we get back to story time.

Kou: Sorry, man. I know, I'll tell you about the time Sion, Volt, and I had to save this chick from-

Crys: If this is the story I think it is, you better edit some parts pertaining to the annoying chick.

Kou: *blinks* Ok... How about the time I had to audition to be a bouncer which led to actually stopping an underground crime ring.

Sion: *whispering to Seifer* Did you hear that? Crystal didn't want to hear the story with me and Dominique hooking up. Clearly she likes me and that story makes her jealous.

Seifer: *grumbling* Clearly you need your head checked.



Raven: I know how we can pass the time!

Seph: Guaranteed it's something lame and stupid.

Raven: *sticks her tongue out* Shush you.

Reno: Was is it then, hotness?

Raven: Let's play Truth or Dare!

Everyone: *groans*

Seph: Told you it was lame and stupid.

Quistis: Don't be so mean, Sephiroth. It's not that bad. Besides, it will pass the time some.

Raven: Thank you, Quistis.

Quistis: *leans over to Seph and whispers* And it'll keep her quiet for a bit.

Fawkes: *laughs*

Seph: I could get to like you.

Raven: Who goes first then?

Reno: *perks up* Oh! Me. Quistis, T or D?

Quistis: Umm... Truth I suppose.

Reno: What's your bra size?

Quistis: Reno!

Everyone: -_-;;



Squall: Kou, after that story, I feel you would be a great SeeD, and such an asset to our cause.

Kou: Thanks, man. I'll give it some thought. *thinking* This might just be the ticket I need... but I need to focus on my other mission first...*

Sion: What exactly is your cause?

Squall: I'm unable to divulge that information at this time.

Sion: Seifer, you know?

Seifer: I'm still trying to figure it out myself.

Crys: Anyway, I have a story.

Amiboshi: What is it, Crystal?

Crys: Did I tell you guys about the time Van proposed? He wanted me to be his queen.

Amiboshi/Sion/Seifer: New story!

Crystal: *blinks* I guess I told you that one already. Sorry. How about the time Squall sacrificed his image and hurt himself to admit he was Laguna's son to help get us out of trouble. He's such a sweet hero.

Squall: *blushing* Whatever.

Amiboshi/Sion/Seifer: *glare at Squall* New story!



Quistis: Raven, T or D?

Raven: Truth.

Quistis: What did you mean when you said "not again" and looked at Sephiroth when the elevator stopped?

Raven: *shifts uncomfortably* It's... uhh... nothing, really.

Quistis: You're lying.

Raven: No I'm not... ok... I promise I'll tell you another time.

Seph: *his head shoots up from staring at the floor and looks at Raven wide eyed*

Raven: Let's not play this game anymore. Perhaps never again.



Seifer: I wish it was just Crystal and me stuck in here, then we could get it on.

Sion: You are so perverted.

Seifer: What? It's not that uncommon.

Crys: What's not uncommon?

Seifer: Oh, nothing, not a thing... RUN! *he gets up, turns around, and runs into the wall and falls flat on his back* Ow.

Kou: *leans over Seifer* We're in an elevator, stupid. Nowhere to run.

Seifer: So I now remember.



Rufus: Reno, go get me a latte. I feel like I'm slumping it, sitting here on the floor in this gloomy room.

Reno: Uhh... where am I supposed to get your latte? This gloomy room as you call it, is an elevator! In case you forgot, we're stuck in it!

Rufus: Oh. Right.

Seph: Doofus Rufus.

Fawkes: *laughs hysterically*

Dauragon: *lightly snickers* That is somewhat amusing.

Rufus: Shut up. -_-;;



(Sion's sitting in his corner, squirming a bit)

Squall: What's wrong with you?

Sion: I... uhh... kinda have to go to the bathroom.

Crys: Didn't you go before we left?

Sion: I didn't have to go then.

Crys: My mom always said to go to the bathroom before you leave the house, whether you have to go or not.

Sion: Thanks for telling me that now.

Seifer: You can always go in the corner.

Crys: Ew, Seifer! Don't you dare, Sion.

Sion: I may have to pee badly... but I still have more class than Seifer.

Squall: A barn yard animal has more class than Seifer. *smiles a small little half smile*

Everyone: *stares at Squall*

Irvine: Wow. Squall with the quick wit, never saw that one coming.

Squall: Whatever.



(Reno's in his corner playing with his elector-rod, idly swinging it around)

Raven: *inching closer to Dauragon, away from Reno* Reno, you could hurt someone, stop playing with that.

Seph: Don't kid yourself, Raven. You know it doesn't hurt anyone.

Reno: Hey! It has power. It's a new model.

Seph: Yeah, sure.

Reno: I'll prove it.

(Reno zaps Sephiroth with his elector-rod, and Seph giggles like a girl)

Seph: That tickles.

Everyone: *snickers*

Reno: Hmm... Maybe I just need to adjust the voltage...

Seph: Before you do that, zap me a couple more times. It's like a little massage.

Everyone: o_O



Crys: You know, I'm supposed to be the cute fragile female in this group. The one who is surrounded by her guardians that get her out of any trouble. I mean, I have a SeeD, a super SeeD, a wannabe SeeD, a Seiryu Warrior, and two Bouncers, you'd think one of them would get me out of here. Squall, Irvine... I was thinking, you escaped D District Prison, but you can't get me out of this elevator? Squall, you also jumped down flights of stairs to save Zell of all people. Should Quistis be worried?

Squall: Look at what I'm wearing. Dry cleaning is horrendous is Balamb.

Crys: Of course it is... why didn't I think of that to begin with. Because we all know his outfit is more important than rescuing me. Ugh. Hmm, out of curiosity, how much money have you made just by sitting in here, Squall?

Squall: How long have we been in here?



(Reno's still fiddling with his elector-rod)

Quistis: Reno, maybe you should admit that your weapon sucks, and get a new one.

Rufus: Speaking of weapons... do you ever use your whip for any extra-curricular activities? Mainly, bedtime antics.

Quistis: *smacks Rufus* That's none of your business.

Reno: There's nothing wrong with it. It just needs a good whacking on something, that's all.

(And with that, Reno whacks his electro-rod on the control panel, sending sparks flying. Reno jumps back a bit at being mildly shocked. The lights flicker back on, and the elevator starts moving up again)

Raven: *jumps up and hugs Reno* Reno! You did it! *kisses him* My hero!

Dauragon: *scowls and makes a mental note*



Crys: We're moving again. I wonder what was wrong.

Sion: It doesn't matter. I can go pee now!

Irvine: *still crouched in a ball* Thank Carbuncle I can breathe real, fresh air again.

Squall: *mumbling* Thank you, Shiva, for getting me out of this and away from these weird individuals.

(A minute later the elevators arrive on the 29th floor. Raven's opens first and everyone stumbles out, hair out of place, wrinkled, messy clothes, and exasperated faces. Crystal's opens a second later with about the same look to them, except there's the bonus of Sion holding himself. Hunter, Tasuki, and Chichiri are standing in the hallway, staring at them)

Hunter: *gut busting laughter* You guys look like hell!

Raven: *glaring* Quiet you.

Hunter: *trying to catch his breath* I was... wondering... *snickers* what was taking... you so long... *bursts into laughter again*

Raven: Quit now, Hunter. Don't finish that thought.

Hunter: Oh, but I have to. You should've taken the stairs with me.

(Before Raven can say or do anything to Hunter, Sion comes wobbling over and does the I-have-to-pee dance)

Sion: Bathroom?

Tasuki: *pointing* Over there.

Sion: Thanks! *he runs... well, wobbles as fast as he can to the bathroom*

Crys: Anyone else notice the I-have-to-pee dance is very similar to the shiver dance?

Raven: *thinks a second* So it does.

Reno/Rufus/Seph: -_-;;

Irvine: *after doing some deep breathing exercises, spots Reno* Reno!

Reno: Irvine! Kou!

Irvine/Reno/Kou: *they group hug* Booze! *they run to the party*

Chichiri: Only the first three drinks are free, ya know.

Raven: I don't think they'll care, Chichiri.

(Seifer slowly inches his way closer to Crystal)

Crys: Where's Hotohori? I've been dying to meet him.

Chichiri: I'll bring you over to him, Crystal. You look very nice tonight, ya know.

Crys: Thanks, Chichiri. Now show me the Emperor.

(They wander off leaving Seifer and Amiboshi a little less than amused. Seifer quickly takes off after them)

Amiboshi: *sighs* I'm going to find my brother and see why he didn't respond. *wanders into the party*

Muffled Voice: *sighs of relief* ahhhh...

Everyone: *blink blink*

Quistis: Oh dear.

Rufus: At least we know he made it to the bathroom.

Sephiroth: If not, his bladder isn't full anymore.

Raven: Sephiroth! Don't be gross.

Hunter: He's not being gross. He's being reasonable.

Dauragon: Maybe we should go to the party now. We're already well past fashionably late, and don't want to be rude.

(Everyone wanders into the party and starts mingling)

Raven: I have a bad feeling about all of this.

Dauragon: If you would stop saying that, nothing bad would happen.

(On the other side of the room, Hotohori is cornered by Crystal and Rufus. Seifer stands nearby, listening in)

Crys: *starry-eyed* It's such an honour to finally meet you, Hotohori. *_*

Rufus: So, you're an Emperor, eh? I happen to be a ruler as well. I'm a President.

Crys: *scoffs* Of a company. Hotohori rules a whole country.

Rufus: *glares at Crystal before turning his attention back to Hotohori* How do you do it? How do you rule a whole country by being nice, and well loved by your people? I'd be running in the streets demanding people to admire my good looks and wonderful ruling power.

Crys: *sweatdrops* You already do that.

Hotohori: I wanted to have everyone admire my beauty, but it's a hazard to be around ugly people for too long.

Crys: *_* Hotohori, you're so kind, loyal, nice, beautiful...

(Crystal continues gushing over Hotohori, who doesn't mind in the least. Seifer on the other hand, mind a lot. He grabs another drink and joins the convo)

Seifer: Hi, Crys. I thought you might be thirsty after all that talking, so I brought you a drink.

Crys: *accepts it* How kind, thank you.

(She takes a sip and continues flattering Hotohori, while Seifer keeps inching closer to Crystal, hoping Hotohori will take a hint. After a few minutes, Seifer is nearly on top of Crystal)

Crys: *moves her arms around her* Personal bubble, Seifer. Personal bubble.

(Seifer pouts and moves away a fraction of an inch)

Crys: Hey, where's Sion? Aren't you two always together... off doing things.

Seifer: *eyes widen* Not like that! Well, there was this one time with Sq- erm never mind that... I need to go find Sion now... RUN! *he leaves*

Rufus: Not like that? I think it's exactly like that.

Hotohori: It appears there is a Nuriko in every crowd. -_-;

Crys: Yeah, yeah. Enough about Seifer. Let's talk about you some more. *_*

Hotohori: My favourite subject.

(Back to the other side of the room)

Raven: *sniffing* I swear there's a hint of yaoi in the air.

Dauragon: It's probably him. *points to Nuriko*

(Sion walks into the room with a look of relief plastered on his face. He leans against a wall observing the room when a frantic Seifer comes running over)

Seifer: Where have you been?! I've been looking for you.

Sion: I-

Seifer: It doesn't matter! Something terrible has happened!

Sion: What-

Seifer: Crystal thinks we're gay- together!

Sion: *falls over* How can she think I'm gay? You, I understand.

Seifer: C'mon, look at your outfit. hey, what do you mean by that?

(Amiboshi's wandering around the floor, looking for his brother. As he leaves the kitchen he pauses)

Amiboshi: I can feel my brother's life force increasing. He's nearby.

(He looks to his right, past IRK at the bar, and spots Suboshi admiring Yui a few feet away)

Amiboshi: *sighs* Figures. *he makes his way over to them* Brother, I've been looking everywhere for you. Although I should have figured you'd be with Yui.

Suboshi: I am forever at Lady Yui's side in case she needs me.

Amiboshi: *sighs* Get a clue. She will never need you the way you want, brother.

Suboshi: Actually, I think she's caving. She no longer treats me as the towel boy of the team.

Amiboshi: That's wonderful. *rolls his eyes* Anyway, why didn't you answer me when I wrote for help?

Suboshi: Oh, about that... Yui sent me to get her an French Vanilla cappuccino from Tim Horton's, so I was busy, and had my arms full. Sorry. But looks like you got out alright.

Yui: Suboshi! I need something done.

Suboshi: Coming, Lady Yui. *scampers to her*

Amiboshi: Lousy brother... see if he gets a Christmas card this year...

(Hunter's leaning against a wall doing his best wall flower imitation, when Nuriko comes over)

Nuriko: Hi, stranger! I'm Nuriko.

Hunter: Name's Hunter. I've heard about you. You better not try and hit on me.

Nuriko: Oh please. You are good-looking, but nowhere near as handsome as the Emperor. He's strong, kind, beautiful... *_*

Hunter: *rolls his eyes* Jeez, does he hypnotize everyone he meets? You sound like Crystal. I personally don't see anything that special about him.

Nuriko: How dare you! Ah, you're probably just jealous. Don't worry, kid, you're a looker too. *slaps Hunter on the back causing him to fall on his face* Whoopsie! Don't know my own strength sometimes. ^_^;;

Hunter: *getting up* heh. I'm impressed Not many are able to do that.

Nuriko: Tama-kins usually gets mad when I do that to him. *glances at Hotohori* That starlet, Crystal, is still talking to him?! Not fair! *smashes his fist on a nearby table causing it to brake* Whoops again.

Hunter: You know, I'm gonna leave you now, before I get blamed for all this. *he slowly backs away from Nuriko and heads to a wall near Sephiroth*

(Over at the bar, IRK are drinking away. The bar tender looks at them oddly)

Bar Tender: Umm... you do realize only the first three drinks are free... you're on seven.

Irvine: What kind of rule is that? Either it's free, or not at all. Not a bit of both.

Reno: Yeah, this sucks. I mean, does he think I have a high paying job or something?

(Tasuki comes over to the bar, looking to get drunk)

Tasuki: I'll take a jug of sake.

Bar Tender: Coming right up.

Irvine: Watch out, man. Only the first three drinks are free.

Tasuki: WHAT?! What kind of rule is that?! Chichiri! What are you doing to me!

Chichiri: *pops up out of nowhere* I thought it was a good idea, ya know. Stop people from getting drunk and acting like you usually do, ya know.

Tasuki: What do you mean by that?! Tell this reject of a tender to let me and these three have free drinks!

Chichiri: *sweatdrops* Ok, just stop yelling. You heard him,. free drinks to these four. *sighs* I'm not taking care of you this time, ya know. *disappears into his hat*

Reno: Trippy disappearing act.

Kou: Hey, thanks, man. We owe ya.

Tasuki: Ah, it was nothin'. Just have some drinks with me, and we're even.

Irvine: I like that deal. So, what was that drink you ordered?

(Raven and Dauragon are nibbling on some food when Raven looks up and sees Mitsukake approaching)

Raven: *wide eyed* Ah! What do I do?! What do I do?! Quick, hide me! Ah! It's too late!... Hi, Mitsukake. A pleasure, as always.

Mitsukake: *mono tone* Hello, Raven. The pleasure is always mine. I heard about what happened with the elevators, are you alright?

Raven: *twitches slightly* Yes, I'm fine. Thank you for your concern. *spots Tasuki* Oh! There's Tasuki. I've been meaning to ask him something. Nice talking to you again! *runs to the bar leaving Dauragon with Mitsukake*

Mitsukake: *mono tone* I take it you're Raven's boyfriend?

Dauragon: *slightly uncomfortable* Yes, I am.

Mitsukake: *mono tone* You are a lucky man.

Dauragon: *still uncomfortable* Yes, I suppose I am. Well, if you will excuse me, I really should continue to mingle. Nice to meet you. *turns to leave when he spots Rufus* Actually, why don't you go meet Rufus. Such a clever man. I think you would enjoying conversing with him.

(As Mitsukake leaves, Dauragon smiles to himself at the thought of Rufus sitting through any conversation with Mitsukake. A few seconds later a little boy with a ponytail sticking straight up comes over)

Dauragon: May I help you? What is your name?

Boy: Chiriko... @_@

Dauragon: What's wrong, you don't look well.

Chiriko: I don't feel so good. I think I may be sick.

Dauragon: o_o! Not near me! Go to the bathroom you germ infested child!

Chiriko: I don't think I can make- BLEGH!

Dauragon: No! Not on my shoes!

Chiriko: *smiling* I feel much better already! Sorry about your shoes, I hope they didn't cost much.

Dauragon: *glaring* They are Italian leather... $700 per shoe. *reaches for his chain*

Chiriko: *nervous laughter* Whoops.

(Dauragon whips out his chain and swings it into Chiriko's side, causing him to double over in pain and pass out)

Chiriko: x_x

Dauragon: *smirks* Whoops. *walks away*

(Squall and Quistis are strolling around the room when they stumble upon Tamahome and Miaka staring lovingly into each others eyes)

Miaka: Tamahome.

Tamahome: Miaka.

Miaka: Tamahome.

Tamahome: Miaka.

Squall: Thank Shiva we aren't like that.

Quistis: Probably because you hardly talk.

Squall: Whatever.

(A few feet away...)

Crys: Hotohori, I'll be right back. I just need to get another drink.

(Crystal wanders to the punch bowl when this cheery perky girl pops out in front of her)

Cheery Girl: *holds up a peace sign* Nyan Nyan!

Crys: Oh! It's a Nyan Nyan!

(Amiboshi spots Crystal from across the room and comes running)

Amiboshi: Noo! Get away from her, Crystal.

Crys: Aww... why? She's just so cute and energetic. And she's not with Taistkun.

Nyan Nyan: Taistkun's face is scary scary. I left her at home. Uh-huh. *nods with a huge smile*

Crys: Aww... so cute. ^_^

Amiboshi: *covers Crystal's eyes* Don't look directly at the Nyan Nyan!

Crys: Aren't you being a bit extreme, Amiboshi?

Amiboshi: You're going to get a sugar high being around her! We don't need you more hyper than you already are!

(Amiboshi starts shooing Nyan Nyan away as he drags Crystal away from her. Over at the bar, Tasuki and IRK are drinking away when Raven approaches)

Raven: Tasuki, darling. I've been looking for you.

Tasuki: What's up? I've been here drinking with my new buddies.

Raven: *glances at IRK* Yeah, not surprised to find them here.

Irvine: Raven, we like Tasuki, can he stay at the mansion with us?

Reno/Kou: *puppy dog eyes* Yeah, please?

Raven: *blinks* You guys are too much. That's why I came looking for Tasuki. I wanted to ask him to come live at the mansion with all of us. Of course I'll have to fire proof everything...

Tasuki: What's that supposed to mean?!

Raven: Oh, nothing, nothing at all. ^_^;; So, Tasuki, do you want to come to the mansion?

Tasuki: I did have fun last time I was there, and I was just visiting then... and there aren't that many girls there, which is an added bonus... but I can't leave Chichiri behind.

Raven: Ah, don't worry about that. I thought about that too and already asked him if he wanted to come as well. Sadly, he declined the invite to live there, stating he wants to study more in Konan, but he will come visit when ever he gets the chance. But he wants you to come if you want.

Tasuki: Well, if Chichiri says I should go, then go I will!

Irvine/Reno/Kou: Alright! *they all high five Tasuki*

Raven: Why do I feel like I've made a bad decision... -_-;

(Sephiroth and Fawkes are slumped in a corner bored out of their minds. Fawkes is curled up in a ball next to Seph, and Seph is petting him. Quite cute actually. Sadly we all know it's not going to last)

Seph: This party blows. No mayhem, no action... well, that kid throwing up on Dauragon did brighten my day.

Fawkes: *laughs agreeingly*

Seph: I'm getting tired of sitting and watching everyone mingle. I'm about to get up and mingle myself. Ugh. I gotta do something. *Seph digs in his pocket and finds the other super bouncy ball. An evil smirk appears on his face* Perfect.

(So, like in the ramble room, and the elevator, Sephiroth winds up, and flings the ball, not really knowing, or caring who or what it will hit. Across the room a clink, shatter, and scream are heard)

Seph: *snickering* Let the fun begin.

Crystal: *running back to Hotohori* AH! Hotohori, what happened?!

Hotohori: We are not amused. The vagabond who has caused this punch to spill all over me, ruining my beautiful robe, will pay! With his life!

(Raven and Nuriko come running over)

Nuriko: Uhh... your highness, I think that may be a bit extreme. Just let me rough them up a bit.

Hotohori: Alright. That is acceptable as well. Where is Chiriko. he can tell us which way the object of destruction came, shattering the punch bowl.

Chiriko: x_x

Nuriko: Don't think he's going to be much help right now.

Amiboshi: *looking at the bowl* Looks like it came from this angle.

(Everyone looks around the room looking for the culprit since Chiriko is out of commission for a while. Raven scans to the left and spots Hunter)

Raven: Hunter!

Hunter: Wasn't me.

Raven: You're standing right in the area Amiboshi says the object of destruction came from... *spots a slight movement in the darkened corner beside Hunter* Sephiroth? *sighs* Oh no... You didn't... You still had a super bouncy ball, didn't you.

Seph: Maaaaybeee... *snickers*

Hunter: Great, in my effort to get away from trouble, I manage to align myself with the man that invented trouble.

Seph: *looks at Hunter* Thank you, Hunter. I've never been given such a compliment before.

Hunter: Uhh... it wasn't actually meant as a compliment.

Nuriko: Woohoo! Vagabond bashing time!

Seph: *eyes narrow* You. The one who "talks" with Vincent.

Nuriko: What are you talking about?

Hotohori: Nuriko, I have changed my mind. You will not torture the vagabond.

Nuriko: Aww... take away all my fun.

Hotohori: I hereby ban all of you from Konan... except you, Crystal. *dashing smile with sparkles floating around him*

Crys: *_* Ooooo the sparkle effect...

Amiboshi: Uh, we aren't even in Konan, how can you ban them from a place they haven't done anything in yet?

Hotohori: Ah, right. This is a banishment preventing them from coming to my land and doing damage to it.

Raven: Banned, again? *sighs*

Crys: Look, Raven, you're all banned... but not me. *sticks her tongue out*

Raven: *shrugs* Big deal. It's only Konan. Kotou has Nakago. Besides, it's Ancient China, kinda boring.

Dauragon: *walking up to Raven* Perhaps we should take our leave now. We have been banned. Sephiroth could do more damage if we linger.

Raven: Point. Ok, ramble gang, let's get going.

(They say their good byes, and Sephiroth apologizes, after Raven literally pulled his hair. They wander out into the hall)

Tasuki: I'll push the button for the elevator.

Everyone: NO!

Hunter: *snickers*


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