" Life is created and destroyed . Death is devastating , why ?
Is it human nature to kill ? If so why is a death hard to deal with ? After all it makes room for new life to spring up . And if it is in our nature to kill how can it also be instinctive to protect . Why do we kill some and save others ? Those we decide to kill are just as alive as those we protect . Is Human nature a paradox ? Then how and why are we here ? To become alive then create more life then simply end it all ? There must be more ! That can"t be reality ! In the end something must matter ! I cannot and will not accept this , I will see her again ! "
Chapter 1
Squalls Absence
Balamb Garden hovered over the clear azure water near the harbor town of Dollet . A flock of white seagulls flew over head becoming invisible as they bathed in the bright illumination of the sun that they were flying into . It was a mostly clear day with only a few clouds in the sky ; Squall was out on the balcony with Rinoa lovingly cutting of the circulation to his arm as she grasped it with all her might . Squall looked down at her just to see her beauty . He sighed a sigh of joy and yet a hint of boredom in it too . After the events with Sorceress Ultimicia and the whole time compression deal things have been kinda boring at the garden . " Is there nothing around here to do ! " Squall exclaimed then gave another heavy sigh .
" We can go on one of your joyrides on the Ragnorok . "
Squall gave a smirk to her suggestion then looked back at her putting his arm around her and squeezing her tighter as he said , " Ya, I guess you 're right lets go . "
" Of course I am I'm a woman what do you expect . " She said sarcastically .
Squall laughed again turning toward the door and opening it for Rinoa . " And you are as energetic as ever to aren't you . "
Rinoa leaped into the air complementing Squalls comment . Then she ran in grabbing Squall by the arm and dragging him inside . Squall was dragged to the elevator and shoved in a perplexed yet happy expression on his face . Rinoa walked in and crammed down on the button for F1 . Then she said , as the elevator lerched and began to drop . " Lets see how the Ragnorok handles after not being used for such a long time."
" I hope as good as ever ."
The elevator came to a sudden stop and the doors opened . A few steps led to the floor . There was a large crowd outside , the Garden had just taken in a large group of new students . " Squall I wonder how many students will pass this year we have a god awful lot of them we even had to expand the dorms last month . "
" Not sure I doubt we will have as many this year as last as many have come thinking it easy money because the present sorceress is on our side . And I also up the intensity and difficulty of the training and class courses . "
They walked through Dollet quickly not saying a word because Squall didn't have fond memories of the place . Once they were out in the wilderness they walked over the plain and into the Ragnorok . Squall could see that Rinoa was straining to come up with a conversation starter . So he said , " How are the twins doing ? "
" Great they are perfectly healthy and are due in a few months . "
Rinoa's stomach had grown and was pertruding from the rest of her body . She laid her hand on it to fell the continuos kicking going on inside her . " Already there seems to be sibling rivalry in there . "
Squall chuckled as he hit the ignition and the Ragnorok lifted into the blue sky . The grass was bent down in all directions as they gained altitude . " I just going to go for a few circles around Dollet the warm the engines then we can go to Fisherman's Horizon if you feel up to the travel . "
Rinoa fell silent she didn't fell up to it but she wanted Squall to have fun .To Rinoa's relief after a few circles around Dollet the communications kicked on with a muffled click and after some scratches Irvines voice came through the black speakers situated on specific parts of the walls . " Uh , is this thing on... um Squall your needed at the bridge . Uhh .... Dr . Odine needs to talk to you . "
Squall pushed a button on the console beside him . " We'll be there as soon as possible . " Squall released the button .
" Ok but hurry I don't know how long I can take Odines bickering ." The speakers crackled and then went silent .
" Well , Honey I guess our ride has been cut short I'm taking us back down to land . "
Rinoa let a sigh of relief that she trying to make sound like she was disgusted .
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Squall walked on the platform that took him to the bridge and walked up to the global com station . The pilot commented , "Line one , sir "
Squall picked up the receiver and said , " Hello ."
The person on the other end answered his voice hard and loud awful to listen to but never the less Squall had to listen . " I am Vlademir an assistant of Doctor Odine . The doctor wishes to speak to you and you alone and sooner than possible , bring an escort if it makes you feel safer but he will not be allowed in the office . Come as quickly as possible . Thankyou good day , Sir . "
" What is this about ?!"
Squall heard a click on the other end then static , and he hung up . Squall turned to face Rinoa and the pilot and they stood at attention . Squalls voice boomed as he announced , " Doctor Odine wishes to speak with me . The subject is unknown and the importance must be crucial as he wishes me there as soon as possible and sooner ."
Squall faced Rinoa who was standing up and ready to go . " Set the ship on a course for Balamb . " Squall ordered .
" Balamb , Sir , but what about Esthar ? " The pilot questioned .
" Just do it . Rinoa sorry but you can't come . "
" WHY NOT ! " Rinoa screamed in anger as a displeased child would .
" I have a bad feeling you must stay here . "
Rinoa began to sob trying to hold back tears as one streaked down her face . " That is why I must come I have the same felling and I have to be with you . I don't know what I would do if something happened to you ! "
" No , I am taking Irvine and Zell with me and that is all . I am sorry but I can't let you go . "
Rinoa began to cry louder now releasing all of her tears . Squall walked close to her and took off his ring , grabbed her hand turning her palm toward the ceiling as he lifted it . Then placing Greiver in her hand. Squall put his mouth close to her ear and whispered in a gentle and caring voice . " I want this back and I will come back alive to get it but more importantly I will come back alive just to see you again . "
Rinoa grasped the ring then let one more tear fall to the floor before running to the platform , it automatically lowered her , but half way down she jumped off and made a dash to the elevator her hair flowing behind her and tears raining from her face .
Is it human nature to kill ? If so why is a death hard to deal with ? After all it makes room for new life to spring up . And if it is in our nature to kill how can it also be instinctive to protect . Why do we kill some and save others ? Those we decide to kill are just as alive as those we protect . Is Human nature a paradox ? Then how and why are we here ? To become alive then create more life then simply end it all ? There must be more ! That can"t be reality ! In the end something must matter ! I cannot and will not accept this , I will see her again ! "
Chapter 1
Squalls Absence
Balamb Garden hovered over the clear azure water near the harbor town of Dollet . A flock of white seagulls flew over head becoming invisible as they bathed in the bright illumination of the sun that they were flying into . It was a mostly clear day with only a few clouds in the sky ; Squall was out on the balcony with Rinoa lovingly cutting of the circulation to his arm as she grasped it with all her might . Squall looked down at her just to see her beauty . He sighed a sigh of joy and yet a hint of boredom in it too . After the events with Sorceress Ultimicia and the whole time compression deal things have been kinda boring at the garden . " Is there nothing around here to do ! " Squall exclaimed then gave another heavy sigh .
" We can go on one of your joyrides on the Ragnorok . "
Squall gave a smirk to her suggestion then looked back at her putting his arm around her and squeezing her tighter as he said , " Ya, I guess you 're right lets go . "
" Of course I am I'm a woman what do you expect . " She said sarcastically .
Squall laughed again turning toward the door and opening it for Rinoa . " And you are as energetic as ever to aren't you . "
Rinoa leaped into the air complementing Squalls comment . Then she ran in grabbing Squall by the arm and dragging him inside . Squall was dragged to the elevator and shoved in a perplexed yet happy expression on his face . Rinoa walked in and crammed down on the button for F1 . Then she said , as the elevator lerched and began to drop . " Lets see how the Ragnorok handles after not being used for such a long time."
" I hope as good as ever ."
The elevator came to a sudden stop and the doors opened . A few steps led to the floor . There was a large crowd outside , the Garden had just taken in a large group of new students . " Squall I wonder how many students will pass this year we have a god awful lot of them we even had to expand the dorms last month . "
" Not sure I doubt we will have as many this year as last as many have come thinking it easy money because the present sorceress is on our side . And I also up the intensity and difficulty of the training and class courses . "
They walked through Dollet quickly not saying a word because Squall didn't have fond memories of the place . Once they were out in the wilderness they walked over the plain and into the Ragnorok . Squall could see that Rinoa was straining to come up with a conversation starter . So he said , " How are the twins doing ? "
" Great they are perfectly healthy and are due in a few months . "
Rinoa's stomach had grown and was pertruding from the rest of her body . She laid her hand on it to fell the continuos kicking going on inside her . " Already there seems to be sibling rivalry in there . "
Squall chuckled as he hit the ignition and the Ragnorok lifted into the blue sky . The grass was bent down in all directions as they gained altitude . " I just going to go for a few circles around Dollet the warm the engines then we can go to Fisherman's Horizon if you feel up to the travel . "
Rinoa fell silent she didn't fell up to it but she wanted Squall to have fun .To Rinoa's relief after a few circles around Dollet the communications kicked on with a muffled click and after some scratches Irvines voice came through the black speakers situated on specific parts of the walls . " Uh , is this thing on... um Squall your needed at the bridge . Uhh .... Dr . Odine needs to talk to you . "
Squall pushed a button on the console beside him . " We'll be there as soon as possible . " Squall released the button .
" Ok but hurry I don't know how long I can take Odines bickering ." The speakers crackled and then went silent .
" Well , Honey I guess our ride has been cut short I'm taking us back down to land . "
Rinoa let a sigh of relief that she trying to make sound like she was disgusted .
*-*-*
Squall walked on the platform that took him to the bridge and walked up to the global com station . The pilot commented , "Line one , sir "
Squall picked up the receiver and said , " Hello ."
The person on the other end answered his voice hard and loud awful to listen to but never the less Squall had to listen . " I am Vlademir an assistant of Doctor Odine . The doctor wishes to speak to you and you alone and sooner than possible , bring an escort if it makes you feel safer but he will not be allowed in the office . Come as quickly as possible . Thankyou good day , Sir . "
" What is this about ?!"
Squall heard a click on the other end then static , and he hung up . Squall turned to face Rinoa and the pilot and they stood at attention . Squalls voice boomed as he announced , " Doctor Odine wishes to speak with me . The subject is unknown and the importance must be crucial as he wishes me there as soon as possible and sooner ."
Squall faced Rinoa who was standing up and ready to go . " Set the ship on a course for Balamb . " Squall ordered .
" Balamb , Sir , but what about Esthar ? " The pilot questioned .
" Just do it . Rinoa sorry but you can't come . "
" WHY NOT ! " Rinoa screamed in anger as a displeased child would .
" I have a bad feeling you must stay here . "
Rinoa began to sob trying to hold back tears as one streaked down her face . " That is why I must come I have the same felling and I have to be with you . I don't know what I would do if something happened to you ! "
" No , I am taking Irvine and Zell with me and that is all . I am sorry but I can't let you go . "
Rinoa began to cry louder now releasing all of her tears . Squall walked close to her and took off his ring , grabbed her hand turning her palm toward the ceiling as he lifted it . Then placing Greiver in her hand. Squall put his mouth close to her ear and whispered in a gentle and caring voice . " I want this back and I will come back alive to get it but more importantly I will come back alive just to see you again . "
Rinoa grasped the ring then let one more tear fall to the floor before running to the platform , it automatically lowered her , but half way down she jumped off and made a dash to the elevator her hair flowing behind her and tears raining from her face .