Don't fake yourself into ever, ever thinking about yesterday

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Who: Firion, the Warrior of Light, Cecil Harvey, and Squall Leonhart
Where: Cherrygrove City
When: Saturday Afternoon
Summary: Firion and Light finally make it back to Cherrygrove to meet up with Cecil and Squall.
Rating: PG for possible language
Log:

It had been a long trip back to Cherrygrove. Firion had still been rather reluctant to battle ever since that incident with the Qwilfish. He wasn't afraid of Pokemon or anything like that, and his Pokemon were much stronger than the ones on this route, but it still worried him, in general. He knew the Pokemon seemed to enjoy battling, but he truly had thought he would lose Leila. Besides, Light should have more time to give his own Pokemon experience.

Finally, they crossed into town, the music changing once more to a familiar sound. "Should we start at the beach?" Firion turned to Light and asked.

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[paladinlost]

Who was Marluxia? That... was a pretty good question, actually. Cecil knew very little about his travelling companion. To some, this would cause suspicion, but to him it mattered not. Over the last few days, he had come to realize that his group back home had included people he had never seen before in his life. To be honest, he was starting to wonder why he had never talked to them. Had he truly been that isolated from the rest of the world? Needless to day, having actually talked to Marluxia was an improvement. But how to explain this?

"...Newcomer."

A fellow newcomer, who had not mentioned any friends who could meet up with him. That was a good start.

[solidbarrels.livejournal.com]

"Thought Zidane was with you," Squall supplied with a glance toward the water. He wasn't going to admit that he was worried about the thief but surely, he would have been bothered by Zidane over the network, right? Better enjoy this while it lasts.

Shaking his head, he thought of how he should answer the Warrior's question. There was something about Marluxia that made him suspicious of the pink-haired male but, it could be nothing. Could be just an effect of learning that he reminded Marluxia of another person, of someone named 'Leon'. Even now, the idea that he had a double (possibly someone older than him) still didn't feel right.

Considering the last double had tried to kill him, it was probably justified.

"A new arrival. He was with Cecil when I caught up with him," he jerked his head toward the paladin.

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Firion nodded. It was common for the newcomers to travel together until they have figured out what they would do. Speaking of the paladin, Firion turned to Cecil. "When you have rested from your travels, would you like to continue on to Violet City?"

[for-cosmos.livejournal.com]

"I do not know where he is. He was close to Cherrygrove, last we had heard," the warrior said. He would have expected for Squall to know, since he was the one Zidane was closest to. He thought that the thief would have at least shown up to see the others, but it seemed that he was not around for the reunion.

He nodded at the explanation of Marluxia. At least Cecil hadn't been traveling the route alone, even if his companion had been a stranger. Nothing had happened, of course, but it was better for the others to travel in groups. The insistence of that was one of his leadership qualities left over from the time fighting Chaos and his minions.

[paladinlost]

"...Saw him. ...Not alone."

Yes, back when he first arrived, on his Pokégear... Zidane had said that he was in Cherrygrove at the time, and that he had friends from home with him. Perhaps they had gone on ahead.

He considered Firion's question. Go to Violet City? That could be useful. He hadn't seen anyone from home in Cherrygrove; if anyone was there, they'd be somewhere further down the road. Besides, there seemed to be very little to do in this city. But...

"...Currency. Supplies."

[solidbarrels.livejournal.com]

He wasn't too surprised by Firion's question or that it was directed to Cecil only. It was natural that Firion would ask Cecil, his former travel partner, to go with him and the Warrior. (Assuming the two were travelling together, that is.) Firion probably already knew that Squall had been reluctant to travel with anyone in the beginning of the Conflict. For the second half, it was necessity for all of them to travel together.

Still, although he wouldn't admit it, it did hurt somewhat not to be asked. Not that he cared if he was asked to travel with them. He didn't.

Squall shrugged, shaking his head when his Cyndaquil whined at him. Either his starter was wanted more attention from him or it was knew something it should. Staring at the fire-type for a moment, the SeeD glanced back toward the water.

"He's probably with this... 'girl'," Squall muttered, rolling his eyes. "Zidane mentioned something about her the last time," the only time, "we talked."

Now was probably a good time to take his leave. Cecil would probably be taken good cared of by the Warrior and Firion. It's not like they needed him anymore.

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Firion gave Cecil a reassuring smile. "Do not worry. Light and I have enough money to get you some supplies for the trip."

He looked to Squall and nodded. He remembered Zidane mentioning a princess during their travels, but he was not aware that she had arrived here as well. Firion could only hope they were doing well and that they were safe as well. "I am sure we will inevitably meet again, then."

Then, he hesitated slightly. Firion knew that Squall liked to travel alone. His reasons were his own and he would not push them, however...

"Would you like the accompany us as well?"

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Light nodded in agreement. There was not much that he had spent his money on, and he would not at all mind giving up some of it in order to buy things for the group.

When Firion asked Squall if he would join them, the Warrior glanced up, a bit startled. He had simply assumed that Squall would be joining them as well. He knew that Squall liked to travel alone, of course. It had once worried him, because he had not been sure that Squall would be able to take care of himself if he traveled on his own. "We would be glad to have you travel with us," he added.