Flower Field
This is a Squall and Rinoa story.
This story is alternate reality. It's a Squall and Rinoa romance in a different situation. This time, it's a what if. In this story, Sis is not taken. Years later, Squall and Rinoa meet, however, Squall's personality is a lot different because of the difference in his past. This story goes through Squall and Rinoa's relationship and has a love triangle and goes through how strong their relationship becomes. Will they be able to stay together or will something come between them? Ellone may be portrayed a bit differently in this story. I am not trying to portray Ellone in a different light. Ellone's cool, I do not mean to hurt Ellone's character, however, this is a Squall and Rinoa romance. They are the main couple in FFVIII and in this story. This is a pro- Rinoa and Squall story. They had a wonderful story in the game and this story is an alternate version of it. Squall's teasing is his way of showing affection. Their will be many chapters. Anyway, with that in mind, get ready for the story. Hope you like it.
Chapter 1
A young boy named Squall Leonhart walked through an orphanage. He was four years old. He was a quiet boy, but when around the right people he could talk a lot. He was young and filled with thoughts. He walked through the orphanage.
"Hey Squall.", a voice called.
"Hi Seifer.", Squall replied. Seifer was Squall's best friend and rival. They both understood each other.
"Squall, how about we play a trick on Zell?", Seifer asked.
"I don't know about that. Um… you know about how Zell reacts.", Squall said.
"Yeah, I know. It'd be fun, though.", Seifer said.
"Hey, guys, what's going on?", Zell asked.
"Nothing.", Seifer and Squall replied.
"Hey, everyone!", a voice called.
"Matron!", they exclaimed.
"We have a visitor today.", Matron told them. Matron walked outside.
"Hello.", Matron said.
"Hello Mrs. Kramer.", a man said.
"Ah, General Caraway. You would like to speak with me.", Edea said.
"Yes. May my daughter stay here for awhile?", Caraway asked.
"Yes, of course.", Edea said.
"Bye!", a little girl called. Rinoa ran into the orphanage. She was lonely as a kid. Her dad was rich and she didn't get to talk to any kids. She wished she could have fun and hangout with other kids. She ran around the orphanage. She arrived in a field filled with flowers.
Squall looked around. He decided to explore and go to that field of flowers. He ran there, and saw a young girl. He looked at her.
"Hi.", Rinoa said.
"Hi.", Squall replied.
"Do you live here?", Rinoa asked.
"Yes.", Squall said.
"Where are your parents?", Rinoa asked.
"Their gone.", Squall said.
"Oh.", Rinoa said.
"Are you coming to stay here?", Squall asked.
"No. My daddy is taking me here. He wants to talk to that lady. I don't know why.", Rinoa said.
"Oh. Why is he talking to Matron?", Squall asked.
"I don't know.", Rinoa said. "Do you like this place?", Rinoa asked.
"I guess.", Squall said. "It's nice and quiet here. I go here to think.", Squall told her.
"Oh.", Rinoa said. "I have to go to my room to think. People are always coming over, asking to see me. Daddy's always busy. Mommy talks to me a lot, but I wish I had someone to talk to.", Rinoa said.
"You don't have anyone to talk to?", Squall asked.
"No.", Rinoa said.
"You can talk to me.", Squall said.
"Thank you. Who do you talk to when you're lonely?", Rinoa asked.
"Sis.", Squall said.
"Sis?". Rinoa asked.
"Sis helps me when I'm sad. I hangout with everyone in the orphanage.", Squall said.
"You're so lucky.", Rinoa said.
"Well, you have a family.", Squall told her.
"I guess I'm lucky too.", Rinoa said.
"Maybe I'm lucky as well.", Squall said.
"It's nice meeting you.", Rinoa told him.
"You're the first person outside of the orphanage I've met.", Squall told her.
"You're one of the first people I've really been able to talk to.", Rinoa told him.
"Oh.", Squall said.
"I wish I could talk to you everyday.", Rinoa said.
"You're leaving?", Squall asked.
"Yeah. I wish I could be with you again.", Rinoa told him.
"I know. Let's make a promise.", Squall said.
"Huh?", Rinoa asked.
"If we want to be with each other again, we meet here.", Squall told her.
"Okay!", Rinoa exclaimed.
"I'll be waiting for you. If you come here, you'll find me. I promise.", Squall said.
"Okay! I'll meet you here next time.", Rinoa said.
"Rinoa! We have to go now!", a voice called.
"I gotta go. Bye. We'll meet again someday.", Rinoa said. She walked away.
"Bye.", Squall called. The rest of the day, Squall kept thinking about that little girl he met.
"Squall, did you see that girl who came here?", Selphie asked.
"Yeah.", Squall said.
"That's cool.", Seifer said.
"Let's go play.", Irvine called out to Selphie.
"Bye bye.", Selphie said.
"What was that girl like?", Seifer asked.
"She was nice.", Squall said.
"Hey!", Quistis exclaimed.
"What?", Squall asked.
"You met someone new? Sis will be mad.", Quistis told him.
"We are talking.", Seifer told her.
"Yeah.", Squall said.
"Will you ever see her again?", Seifer asked.
"Yes. We promised to meet here again.", Squall said.
"Squall.", a voice called.
"Sis!", Squall exclaimed.
"Squall, are you ready to talk.", Ellone asked.
"Yes.", Squall said.
"Bye bye.", Seifer called.
"I met a girl today.", Squall said.
"Was she nice?", Ellone asked.
"Yes.", Squall said.
"Nicer then me?", Ellone asked.
"Yes!", Squall said.
"What?", Ellone asked.
"Sis, I realized that not everyone with parents is happy.", Squall said.
"Huh?", Ellone asked.
"We should treasure everyone we have.", Squall told her.
"I guess.", Ellone said.
"I miss her.", Squall said.
"I'll be here.", Ellone said. She held his hand.
"Thanks, sis.", Squall said.
"Ready for lunch?", Ellone asked.
"Yeah!", Squall exclaimed.
"Squall, why are you always talking to sis?", Zell asked.
"Squall can talk to sis if he wants, Zell.", Seifer said.
"I wanna talk to Squall.", Zell said.
"Let Squall do what he wants.", Seifer said.
"Sis, can you tell me about Laguna?", Squall asked.
"Laguna was like my uncle. He and Raine took care of me.", Ellone said.
"Sis, is our bath ready?", Squall asked.'
"Yes, Squall. Let's go.", Ellone said.
"Ah! I got some water on me!", Squall exclaimed.
"It's okay, I'll clean it up.", Ellone said.
"Thanks, sis.", Squall told her.
13 years later
"Hey!", Squall called.
"Want to practice training?", Seifer asked.
"Seifer, you're my best friend, but you know how we get in the training center.", Squall told him.
"Were only practicing.", Seifer told him.
"We are both very strong.", Squall said.
"I know, I'll go easy on you.", Seifer said.
"Don't hold back.", Squall said.
"How's Ellone?", Seifer asked.
"Fine.", Squall said.
"You guys have been going out for four years and you still haven't kissed?", Seifer asked.
"Well, it hasn't been the right time.", Squall said.
"Right.", Seifer said.
"Are you teasing me?", Squall asked.
"Nope. Have fun.", Seifer said.
"See you at the SeeD exam.", Squall called.
"Squall, there you are.", Ellone said.
"Hi.", Squall said.
"Ready for your big exam?", Ellone asked.
"It's the nest day.", Squall told her. "Seifer and I are practicing later.", Squall said.
"Be careful.", Ellone told him.
"We will.", Squall said.
"Then I give you permission.", Ellone said.
"Thanks, Ellone.", Squall replied.
"Good luck.", Ellone told him.
"I can't believe the big day is almost here.", Squall said.
"You're been waiting for this for awhile.", Ellone said.
"Yes, I have.", Squall told her.
"I have to go, Squall. I'll meet you in the cafeteria later today, okay? Bye.", Ellone called.
"Squall, you're not with Ellone?", Quistis called after Ellone left.
"We plan to meet later.", Squall said.
"You guys are with each other too much.", Quistis said.
"So?", Squall asked.
"You spend so much time with her.", Quistis said.
"Well,she seems toneed me.", Squall said.
"You're always together.", Quistis said. "You guys are almost never apart.", Quistis told him.
"She looks after me, I guess.", Squall said.
"Bye.", Quistis called.
"Bye.", Squall said. Whatever, he thought. He had been seeing Ellone for four years, since he was 13. He was 17 now and Ellone was 21. Even now, Squall never made a move. Squall sighed as he ran to class. He sat next to Seifer.
"Hey.", Seifer called.
"Hey.", Squall replied.
"Does Ellone approve of our training?", Seifer asked.
"Yes.", Squall said.
"Awesome. We'll rumble.", Seifer told him. After class Squall and Seifer walked to the cafeteria.
"Hey, there's your girlfriend.", Seifer said.
"Hey, Elle!", Squall called.
"Hi Squall.", Ellone said.
"Come here.", Squall called after her.
"Squall!", Ellone said, smiling.
"Let's go buy food.", Squall said. Squall and Ellone walked over to buy some food. Seifer followed behind them.
"There they are.", a girl said.
"They've been going out for four years.", another girl said.
"No one's ever seen them get intimate.", another girl said.
"Lucky guy.", a boy said.
"I wonder how intimate they are.", another girl said.
"They're always with each other.", the first girl replied.
"Let's go sit, Ellone.", Squall said. The two of them sat down next to Seifer, Fujin and Raijin.
"My oh my. It's them again, ya know?", Raijin said.
"Squall and I are close. Is that a problem?", Ellone asked.
"They are always together.", Seifer said.
"Yeah, we are.", Squall said.
"What if you meet someone new? Then what?", Seifer asked.
"I doubt that'll happen.", Squall said.
"You never know.", Seifer told him.
"Whatever.", Squall said.
"Squall!", Ellone exclaimed.
"Sorry.", Squall replied.
"Remember Squall.", Seifer said.
"Yes.", Squall told him.
That night, Squall and Seifer met in the training center.
"You ready?", Squall asked.
"You're on.", Seifer said.
The two best friends and rivals began to fight. They fought hard. However, Seifer accidentally gave Squall a scar, and Squall accidentally gave Seifer one. After the fight, they were out of breath.
"That was good, Seifer.", Squall said.
"Yeah.", Seifer said. They breathed heavily. Before they could think, they had fallen to the floor. All went black.
"Hey, Squall! Squall, you okay? Squall! Squall!", Seifer called. "I have to get some help!", Seifer said. "I can't stand up.", Seifer breathed.
Squall was sleeping. He awoken. Where was he? He remembered he was training with Seifer and he couldn't remember the rest.
"Squall, are you alright?", a voice called. Squall looked up. He saw two faces. One of Dr. Kadowaki and the other of Ellone.
"Yeah.", Squall said.
"Oh my gosh! Squall, I am so sorry! I never should've approved the training! You better rest. We should cancel the SeeD exam. Squall, are you okay?", Ellone asked.
"Yeah.", Squall said. "It's not that big a deal.", Squall told her.
"Hey, lift that bandage, what's under there?", Ellone asked. Squall lifted the bandage.
"Ouch!", Squall exclaimed.
"Oh my gosh! A scar! Squall, you better relax. It looks permanent.", Ellone said.
"I'm okay, Ellone.", Squall said.
"You should rest more.", Ellone told him.
"I'm fine. I can go to class and take the exam.", Squall told her.
"No! I won't have you in anymore danger!", Ellone exclaimed.
"I'm taking the exam.", Squall told her. "Look, when I become a SeeD I'll be earning enough tobuy a house once I graduate.", Squall said.
"I'll let you go, but you better be careful.", Ellone said.
"I will.", Squall told her. Squall walked to class.
"Hey, you okay?", Seifer asked.
"Yeah.", Squall said.
"Sorry about that.", Seifer told him.
"It's my fault too. It looks like we both have scars.", Squall told him.
"Good luck on the SeeD exam.", Seifer said.
"You too.", Squall said.
"I can do it without luck and so can you.", Seifer said.
"Got it.", Squall told him.
"Squall, are you ready for the exam?", Quistis asked.
"Yes.", Squall said. "Are we going to practice?", Squall asked.
"Ellone requested we do not visit the Fire Cavern for your health. You will take the SeeD exam later tonight. I wish you luck.", Quistis said.
"Bye.", Squall called.
"Hey there.", Squall said, looking at a girl.
"Hey, you're the well-known Squall.", the girl said.
"Hey Selphie.", Seifer called.
"Seifer, is this your new girl?", Squall asked.
"I've been showing her around.", Seifer said.
"Hey, remember how me we allwent to that beach last summer?", Squall asked.
"Yeah.", Seifer said.
"Well, maybe you can take her there too.", Squall joked.
"Squall!", a voice called.
"Your wife calls.", Squall said.
"She is not my-", Squall started.
"I'll be with Selphie.", Seifer said, calling out to Squall.
"Hey, Ellone.", Squall said, walking up to her.
"Squall, you must rest up today in your bed. I've gotten you breakfast in bed by me.", Ellone said.
"Sure, Ellone.", Squall said.
Later that day, the SeeD exam began. Squall put his uniform on.
"How do I look?", Squall asked.
"You look great.", Ellone said. "Be safe.", Ellone told him.
"I will, Ellone.", Squall said. He walked downstairs.
"Squall, you are in the same group as Seifer.", Quistis said.
"Got it.", Squall told her.
"Squall, hey!", Zell called out.
"Hey chicken-wuss."
"What?"
"Zell, calm down.", Squall said.
"Come on, puberty boy.", Seifer said,
"What?", Squall asked.
"You know you gotta love that name.", Seifer said. He pat Squall on the back. They got in the back of the garden car.
"I got puberty boy here.", Seifer said.
"Seifer.", Squall said.
"Just kidding.", Seifer told him.
"Hey.", Zell said.
"We are talking.", Seifer told him.
"But-", Zell began.
"This is between me and Squall. Not you, Zell.", Seifer said.
"Fine.", Zell said.
"There is a chicken named Zell in this car.", Seifer said.
"WHAT DID YOU CALL ME?", Zell asked.
"I think you heard me loud and clear. We need some mature people for SeeD.", Seifer said.
"Hey!", Zell exclaimed.
"Zell is a chicken. A chicken is Zell.", Seifer said.
"Seifer, Zell's gonna explode.", Squall said.
"Okay, I'll stop.", Seifer said.
"Hey, I'll check outside.", Squall said.
"Have fun.", Seifer told him. The mission continued as they arrived.
"You nervous?", Seifer asked.
"A little.", Squall said.
"Yeah.", Seifer told him.
"Hey! Let me in!", Zell said.
"We are talking.", Seifer told him. They walked on.
"Hey Seifer?", Squall asked.
"Yeah?", Seifer questioned.
"What's up?", Squall asked.
"Well, do you have a special dream?", Seifer questioned.
"Hmm?", Squall asked.
"Well, I have a romantic dream. I plan to become a knight one day.", Seifer said.
"Hey, that's a good one. I guess I'll be a knight too.", Squall said.
"We'll both be knights. Maybe we can work together.", Seifer said.
"Okay.", Squall said.
"Let me in on it!", Zell said.
"It's our business.", Seifer said.
"Hey Seifer.", a voice called.
"Hey, Selphie. Squall and I are here. Let's go.", Seifer said.
Later, something was released.
"We gotta run.", Squall said. Together, they ran from a machine.
"We got out!", Squall called.
"Let's go.", Seifer said. They arrived back at Garden.
"I bet we'll pass together.", Squall said.
"We can both do it.", Seifer said.
"I gotta go to my room.", Squall said. He entered his room.
"Squall! Are you doing okay?", Ellone asked.
"Yeah.", Squall said.
"Did you get hurt?", Elloen questioned.
"I'm fine.", Squall said.
"I'm so happy. I wish I could make you a special dinner, but I have to go to Balamb to meet with some people. I wish I could cancel, but it's important. I'll make it up to you.", Ellone said.
"Got it.", Squall replied.
"Good luck.", Ellone said.
The names of those who passed were called.
"We both passed.", Squall said.
"There's a party tonight. Meet you there.", Seifer said.
"Cool.", Squall said. He laughed as he saw Zell and Selphie jumping around.
"We made it!", Zell exclaimed.
"We are in!", Selphie exclaimed.
"You passed!", Ellone said, as she saw Squall.
"Seifer and I both did.", Squall said.
"Good job.", Ellone said. "I have to go now.", Ellone told him.
"I'll be at the SeeD party.", Squall said. Squall got changed.
"You look great. Have fun.", Ellone said. She left. Squall stayed in his room, looking at his uniform. He arrived in the ballroom.
"Hey Seifer.", Squall said.
"Lookin' good Squall.", Seifer told him.
"I see you have someone.", Squall said, gesturing to Selphie.
"Yeah. Where's Ellone?", Seifer asked.
"She had to go somewhere.", Squall said.
"I'm surprised. She goes everywhere with you most of the time. Anyway, Squall, I gotta go. Bye.", Seifer said.
Squall looked around. Deep in Squall's heart, he wondered if he was truly happy. He seemed to have a nice life. Ellone was there for him. However, there was something missing. He didn't feel as much passion with Ellone as he could have. Something seemed to be missing. He felt a bit empty. He figured it was because Ellone wasn't here, but instead he felt better. Maybe he was spending too much time with Ellone. He felt a bit lonely now. He looked outside at the night sky. He then saw a girl who caught his eye. She lifted up one finger. Squall couldn't take his eyes off her. She walked over to him.
"You're the best looking guy here.", she said. "Dance with me?", she asked.
"Um…", Squall said, trailing off.
"Let me guess… you'll only dance with someone you like?", the girl asked. She smiled. "Ok then. Look into my eyes…", she said. She put a finger in front of Squall. You're-going-to-like-me… You're-going-to-like-me. Did it work?", she asked.
"...I can't dance.", Squall said.
"You'll be fine. Come on.", the girl said. "I'm looking for someone. I can't be on the dance floor alone.", the girl said.
Squall looked at her. He felt calm around her. Tranquil. He hadn't felt this relaxed in a long time. The girl took Squall onto the dance floor. They began to dance. The girl put Squall's hands in the right positions. As they danced, Squall bumped into someone. They gave him a look. The girl gave him a look back. Squall smiled. He was about to leave, but the girl got him back. He got better as they danced. Fireworks went off. A smile crept to his face. The girl put a finger to her mouth as she walked away. Squall's eyes followed her. He couldn't take his eyes off her.
Rinoa walked around. She had just danced with a wonderful guy. She was looking for Headmaster Cid. She had contacted Cid about helping out her group, the Timber Owls. When she saw that boy, she had decided to ask him to dance. As she danced with him, she felt great. She felt strong chemistry. She kept thinking of him. She wished they could've danced more. Perhaps I'll get to meet him again, she thought.
Squall smiled. He hadn't felt this good in a long time. He wished he could've danced with that girl more. Thoughts of that girl filled his head and he forgot Ellone. He went over to the balcony to look outside. He wanted to change his life. The chance encounter with that girl made him rethink his ways. I wonder if I'm going down the right path, Squall thought.
"Was that Squall over there dancing with someone else?", a voice called. It was Quistis.
"Yeah.", Squall said.
"Think of how Ellone will feel.", Quistis said.
"It was only a dance.", Squall said.
"How many times have you danced with Ellone?", Quistis asked.
"Whatever. It was just one time.", Squall said.
"I guess so. Well, Squall have fun.", Quistis said. Squall went back to his room. He changed. He decided to go to the training center to think. He began to think as someone came up beside him.
"Hello there, Squall.", a voice said.
"Hey, Ellone.", Squall said.
"Miss me?", Ellone asked.
"Yeah.", Squall said. He wasn't sure if he really meant it or not.
"How was the party?", Ellone asked.
"Great.", Squall said.
"You had fun without me? Did you dance with anyone?", Ellone asked.
"Yeah.", Squall said. He wasn't prepared for the shocked look on Ellone's face.
"Squall!", she said.
"It was just a dance.", Squall said.
"I forgive you.", Ellone said. Ellone went over to Squall. She leaned toward him. Squall panicked. He pushed her away. "Squall?", Ellone asked.
"Sorry, Ellone. It's just not the right time.", Squall said.
"Squall, we have been together for four years and we still haven't kissed.", Ellone said.
"It has to be the right timing.", Squall said. Squall walked off to bed. He woke up the next morning.
"Hey Squall!", a voice said.
"Yeah?", Squall asked.
"Everyone's talking about your little dance.", Ellone said.
"Oh.", Squall said.
"It seems you had a great time even without me.", Ellone said.
"Ellone, it was just a dance. I'll take you to dinner to make up for it, okay?", Squall asked.
"Okay, but you better keep your promise.", Ellone said.
"I will.", Squall told her.
"Squall, you have a mission today. You are to go to Timber to help a movement.", Quistis said.
"Got it.", Squall said.
"We're going to have some fun.", Seifer said.
"You bet.", Squall replied. They took a train to Timber.
"Let's go.", Seifer said.
"Got it.", Squall replied. They arrived on another train. Squall talked to some others and they explained who they were.
"You must wake up our Timber leader, sleeping somewhere near here.", Zone said.
"Got it.", Squall said. Squall walked to the room.
"Hey.", Squall said. He saw a girl on her bed. She got up.
"It's you!", they both exclaimed.
"SeeD is here!", the girl said. She gave Squall a hug.
"You seem happy.", Squall said.
"So, we meet again.", the girl said. "I'm Rinoa.", Rinoa said.
"Squall.", Squall replied.
"Very pleased to meet you, Squall. SeeD members dance quite well, don't they?", Rinoa asked.
"Approach your target at a dance, huh?", Squall asked.
"Yeah, and here's Angelo.", Rinoa said, introducing Angelo.
"Ah.", Squall said.
"I'm glad it's you.", Rinoa said.
"I guess we'll be seeing each other a lot.", Squall said.
"Yeah.", Rinoa told him.
"So, what're you doing here?", Squall asked.
"I work for the Timber Owls.", Rinoa said.
"You don't look the type, but I guess you are.", Squall said.
"Hey!", Rinoa exclaimed.
"Just kidding.", Squall teased.
"You better be.", Rinoa said playfully.
"Ready to go?", Squall asked.
"Yep.", Rinoa replied.
"So, it's her.", Quistis said as they entered.
"This is Rinoa.", Squall said.
"I lead the Timber Owls.", Rinoa stated.
"Although I can't believe it.", Squall said.
"Hey!", Rinoa said.
"Just kidding.", Squall said.
Squall looked at Rinoa as she explained the mission.
"We are going to try and help Timber. We are going to take over Vinzer Deling's car. We are going to have a duplicate cart. We will be parting cars and separating them. We must seize President Deling and confront him. A high tech officer is on board and there are sensors. We must uncouple the cars correctly. There are codes we must enter. I'll relay them to Squall. We have five minutes.", Rinoa said. She continued to explain the mission.
"So, where's our contract?", Squall asked.
"Right here.", Rinoa said, Squall looked at Rinoa.
"That is one crazy looking car.", Squall said.
"That's my model.", Rinoa said.
"It looks scary.", Squall said.
"Hey!", Rinoa exclaimed.
"I'm not surprised.", Squall said.
"Quit it.", Rinoa said.
"You're so fun to joke with.", Squall said.
"I'm going to get you for that.", Rinoa said.
"Try me.", Squall said.
"Let's go!", Rinoa said. They began to part the cars.
"Ready?", Squall asked.
"Yeah.", Rinoa said.
"Don't mess up.", Squall said.
"Hey!", Rinoa said.
"Just kidding.", Squall said.
"You just love to joke around, don't you?", Rinoa asked.
"Only with you.", Squall said. Squall was surprised at his words. He had never felt so relaxed around someone.
"We'll catch up with the escort soon. Let's get ready. We should time our jumps well after we catch up to them to save some time. From now on we have exactly...5 minutes to complete the operation. Let's try and use every second.", Rinoa said.
"Got it.", Squall replied. They ran towards the cars together
"This is the President Deling's car. After we get across, we'll proceed with the first uncoupling.", Rinoa said.
"Okay.", Squall said, following her.
"This is the 1st escort. We're gonna uncouple this first.", Rinoa explained.
"No kidding.", Squall joked.
"Hey! Stop it!", Rinoa exclaimed.
"Sure.", Squall said. Squall climbed down toward the car.
"Ok, are you ready to enter the codes? You remember everything, right? We'll have to enter 3 codes to disable the circuit for this uncoupling. Ok, Squall. Get the cable ready.", Rinoa said.
Squall climbed down to enter the codes. Rinoa gave him the codes as he entered them. They soon uncoupled the cars. Squall went back up.
"Squall, over here!", Rinoa called. Squall went over toward her.
"Let's go.", Rinoa said. Squall and Rinoa jumped onto a car. They jumped around together. Rinoa fell. Squall lifted her up.
"I told you not to mess up.", Squall said.
"Very funny.", Rinoa said.
"You know I'm playing around.", Squall said.
"I know.", Rinoa replied.
"Let's go.", Squall said. Squall felt at ease. He felt so relaxed with Rinoa. He hadn't felt this relaxed in a long time. He just wished this could last forever. He loved teasing her, seeing her face when she got angry. Seeing her smile.
"This is the 2nd escort. After this, we're home free. I think there are 2 guards on this car, too.", Rinoa explained. Squall went down and Rinoa gave him the codes. As they finished, Squall went back up. They watched as the cards uncoupled.
"Squall, we're done!", Rinoa said. They approached the car with Deling.
"You ready?", Squall asked.
"Yes.", Rinoa said.
"Then let's enter.", Squall told her. They entered the car. Squall noticed that Deling was acting differently.
"Squall, this isn't Deling!", Rinoa exclaimed.
"Rinoa, look out!", Squall said. They began to get into a battle. Squall looked over at Rinoa, making sure she was alright. He checked over her every few minutes. The battle finished.
"That was scary.", Rinoa said.
"You looked terrified.", Squall said.
"Very funny.", Rinoa said.
"I'm joking.", Squall said.
"You keep joking like that and we'll see how far it gets you.", Rinoa said.
"Anyway, are you okay?", Squall asked.
"Yes.", Rinoa said.
"Good.", Squall said.
"I can't believe we fell for that, though.", Rinoa said.
"We?", Squall asked.
"Squall!", Rinoa exclaimed.
"Oh yeah.", Squall said, smiling. I should take some time to sheer her up, Squall thought.
"Let's go to Timber.", Rinoa told him.
"Got it.", Squall replied. They walked into Timber.
"Something's happening.", Rinoa said.
"They're doing a broadcast.", Squall said.
"Why in Timber? Usually these things happen in Galbadia. Something's going on.", Rinoa said.
"What do you think?", Squall questioned.
"What I want to know is, what is Deling going to broadcast? He's using radio waves. He might be planning to say something to the whole world. But what could it be?", Rinoa asked.
"These kinda of broadcasts in this way haven't been done in quite some time.", Squall said.
"It would've been nice is the broadcast would've been Timber's liberation.", Rinoa told him.
"We need to find out what's going on.", Squall told her.
"We need to come up with a plan.", Rinoa said.
"Can I look out our contract again?", Squall asked.
"Sure.", Rinoa said, handing over the contract.
"I see this.", Squall said, as he read over the contract.
"It's kind of complicated, here's a different one.", Rinoa said, handing over another.
"Who gave you it?", Squall asked.
"Cid. He's a very nice man.", Rinoa told him.
"Nice, eh?", Squall asked.
"Are you insinuating something?", Rinoa asked.
"Nothing, nothing.", Squall said.
"Hello, there.", Zone said.
"There you are.", Squall told him.
"I need to leave right now, again.", Zone said, leaving.
"Alright...", Squall said, trailing off. They walked over to the station.
"Maybe this'll be fun.", Rinoa told him.
"Hey.", Seifer said, approaching.
"There you are. What's up?", Squall asked.
"I'm going to go check it out.", Seifer said.
"This is Seifer, my best friend and rival.", Squall said.
"Hey.", Seifer called.
"Nice to meet you again.", Rinoa said.
"You met before?", Squall asked.
"Yeah, we met last summer.", Rinoa said.
"It's nice seeing you again.", Seifer told her. "I have to go.", Seifer said.
"Have fun.", Squall called out.
"Let's go!", Rinoa exclaimed.
"Oh, here's Miss Timber Owl getting all messed up.", Squall said.
"Hey!", Rinoa said.
"You plan to change the world and don't have a plan.", Squall said.
"Squall, are you starting an argument?", Rinoa asked.
"Can you really achieve your goal using us? Do you have a plan? Are as prepared as you think you are? Can you make a decision or do you need out input? Do you take time toensurethings go right? Do you knowthe consequences of every action? Are you taking this seriously? Do you know how we feel, working for an organization like this?", Squall asked.
"Squall...", Rinoa said. I guess that's the way he views me, Rinoa thought.
"I'm sorry. I got carried away.", Squall said.
"You know, maybe this was a mistake. I thought everything could work out once SeeD came to help us. It seems the only reason you are helping us is because you were hired. Do you even want to help us? I guess we'll cancel these things. I thought up a lot of plans that might work. I guess you will never take me seriously. This is a serious issue, though. It is!", Rinoa said.
"I'm sorry. I was really only kidding. I guess you took me seriously.", Squall said.
"I thought you were serious.", Rinoa told him.
"I'mpartly kidding, however, you should try to form a plan before you contact SeeD. I do believe you are serious. I was only telling you those things to seeexactly how you take this mission.We'll do the best we can to help you, Rinoa.", Squall said.
"There's the Squall I know.", Rinoa said.
"You're fun to joke with.", Squall said.
"Let's go up there.", Rinoa said, pointing at the screen. They saw Deling. Seifer knocked him out of the way.
"Seifer?", Squall asked.
"It's all part of the plan.", Seifer said.
"Seifer, you could get in trouble.", Squall said.
"I'm fine.", Seifer told him. Squall ran to follow him.
Seifer saw a screen. A sorceress appeared. Seifer looked at the Sorceress.
"Such a confused little boy.", Edea said.
"Stay back!", Seifer exclaimed.
"Will you step forward or retreat?", the sorceress asked.
"Huh?", Seifer questioned.
"The boy in you in you is telling you to come, the adult is telling you to back off. Which decision will you make?", Edea asked.
"What are you talking about?", Seifer asked.
"You want help. You can't find the right answer.", Edea said.
"Stop it!", Seifer exclaimed.
"You need help, don't you? You wish you could escape from this.", Edea said.
"You wish.", Seifer said.
"Come here to a place of no return.", Edea said.
"Wait!", Seifer exclaimed. He looked at the sorceress. "I have important people here. I will stay here.", Seifer said.
"Oh?", Edea asked.
"I'm staying here.", Seifer said.
"Then I must take you by force.", Edea told him. Edea cast a spell and took Seifer with her. Squall ran up.
"Seifer? Seifer, where are you?", Squall asked.
"I hope he's okay.", Selphie said.
"Where is he?", Rinoa asked.
"I don't know.", Squall said.
"Are you okay?", Rinoa asked him.
"Yeah. I had plans for tonight, but I'm not going. I need to make sure he's safe. Also, I need to protect you.", Squall said.
"Oh, so you want to protect me, huh?", Rinoa asked.
"It's my order.", Squall said.
"Right.", Rinoa said.
"Hey, I'm the one who jokes with you, not the other way around.", Squall said.
"Oh, you're blushing.", Rinoa said.
"I am not!", Squall exclaimed.
"Now you get a dose of your own medicine.", Rinoa said.
"I'll get you for that.", Squall told her. He laughed. He hadn't had this much excitement in a long time. Suddenly, he didn't want to go home. He wanted to stay here, with Rinoa. I wish that I could do just that, Squall thought.
"I have a place where we can strategize.", Rinoa said. "Come on.", she called. They entered a home.
"Are you Rinoa's mom?", Squall asked the woman. He looked at Rinoa, hoping to get a rile out of her. "Rinoa? What's wrong?", Squall asked, noticing her silence.
"Nothing.", Rinoa said. "Let's go.", she called. They walked up the stairs.
"You look upset. You scared again?", Squall asked.
"How mean!", Rinoa exclaimed.
"I'm joking around.", Squall said.
"I know.", Rinoa replied. Rinoa looked at Squall. Whenever Squall would joke around with her, she felt good. The playful insults, the fun arguing, Squall made her feel happy.
"We'll have to get some rest.", Rinoa said.
"I'm worried about Seifer.", Squall said.
"I hope he's alright.", Rinoa said.
"Seifer did what he felt was right.", Squall said.
"Squall, you seem worried about him.", Rinoa said.
"I am.", Squall said.
"He was a great guy.", Rinoa said.
"He was. He really tried to help. I hope he's still alive.", Squall said.
"I'm really worried.", Rinoa said.
"Me too.", Squall said.
"I wish their was something we could do.", Rinoa told him.
"I know.", Squall said.
"Let's get some rest.", Rinoa told him.
"Sleep tight.", Squall told her. The next morning Squall woke up.
"Where am I?", Squall asked. He went to the next room and saw Rinoa sleeping.
"Wake up, sleepy-head.", Squall said.
"I'm tired.", Rinoa said.
"It's time to get up.", Squall said.
"One minute.", Rinoa said. Squall looked around the house. He felt good. He was still with Rinoa. He was glad to be with her. Squall got dressed. An hour later he walked downstairs.
"I'm up now.", Rinoa said.
"It took you long enough.", Squall said.
"Hey!", Rinoa exclaimed.
"It's my joking again.", Squall told her. He looked at Rinoa, glad to see the pout on her face replaced with a smile.
Rinoa looked at Squall. She liked being with him. "Let's go.", Rinoa said.
"Alright.", Squall told her. The others got up.
"We are to report to Galbadia Garden later by sundown.", Quistis said.
"I promise I'll be back. Take care, okay?", Rinoa said, looking toward the others.
"Bidding farewell to your lover?", Squall teased.
"Squall!", Rinoa exclaimed angrily.
"Just joking.", Squall said.
"Let's go.", Rinoa said.
"Got it.", Squall said. They boarded a train.
"Squall, are you ready?", Rinoa asked.
"Yep.", Squall said.
"Good.", Rinoa said.
"Are you ready is the question.", Squall said.
"I am ready, thank you very much.", Rinoa said.
"No need to get so mad.", Squall said.
"Oh, now whose the stud?", Rinoa asked.
"You're so funny.", Squall said. He smiled at Rinoa. He loved joking with her. They all boarded a train.
"So are you.", Rinoa said.
"This will be a long ride.", Squall said. It was soon sunset.
"It's late.", Rinoa said.
"We are here.", Squall said.
"Were finally here.", Rinoa said. They exited the train.
"Hey, let's go through the woods.", Squall said. They walked through.
"Squall, can we stop?", Zell asked.
"Save it for later.", Squall said.
"Oh, so you think it's perfectly fine to treat your comrades that way?", Rinoa questioned.
"Huh?", Squall asked.
"I have better manners then that.", Rinoa said.
"Are you picking a fight?", Squall asked.
"Wouldn't think of it.", Rinoa said.
I wonder what's happened to Seifer, Squall thought.
"Squall?", Rinoa asked.
"I've been thinking about Seifer a lot. I wonder if he's okay.", Squall said.
"Me too.", Rinoa told him.
"Ow!", Squall exclaimed, falling.
"Squall? Squall, are you alright?", Rinoa asked.
"Hey, where am I?", Squall asked after quite some time.
"Squall, you passed out for quite awhile. I was worried. I'm sorry about what I said.", Rinoa told him.
"It's okay.", Squall replied.
"Let's head on.", Rinoa said. They went to Galbadia Garden.
"It's quiet here.", Squall said.
"I bet you'd love it.", Rinoa said.
"I'm going to get you in trouble for that.", Squall said.
"Hey!", Rinoa exclaimed. Squall looked at her.
"We shall meet in the guest room.", Quistis told them. They all walked toward the room.
"I'm worried about Seifer.", Squall said.
"Me too.", Rinoa told him.
"He is my best friend.", Squall said.
"I know. You both have a friendly rivalry.", Rinoa told him.
"He was very interesting.", Selphie commented.
"Yes. He helped me out a lot.", Rinoa said.
"I have a question.", Squall told her.
"What is it?", Rinoa asked.
"What… exactly happened between you two last summer?", Squall asked, nervously.
"Well, we met and he helped me have the strength to continue with our group. He made me feel like a great person. He helped me out a lot.", Rinoa said.
"Do you have feelings for him?", Squall asked.
"Well… I did. I mean, I did last summer.", Rinoa said.
"You feel different now?", Squall asked.
"Things change.", Rinoa told him.
"I hope he's okay.", Squall said.
"I wish I knew where he was. He helped out all of us.", Rinoa told him.
"Rinoa, I understand how you feel. We are both worried about him.", Squall told her.
"I'm worried about what will happen.", Rinoa said.
"You tend to worry a lot.", Squall said.
"I bet you worry a lot.", Rinoa said.
"Are we arguing again?", Squall asked.
"I think we are.", Rinoa said.
"It's cheering me up, given the situation.", Squall told her.
"I do enjoy arguing with you.", Rinoa said.
"Anyway, I understand how you feel. I think he will be alright.", Squall said.
"I hope so.", Rinoa replied.
"He tried so hard to help everyone.", Squall said.
"I know. We have to do something. He is alive. I know it.", Rinoa said.
"Let's hope so.", Squall told her.
"I'm very grateful to him.", Rinoa said.
"He knew me well.", Squall said.
"I...really liked him. He was always full of confidence, smart... Just by talking to him, I felt like I could take on the world.", Rinoa said.
"He was a great guy.", Squall told her. I really liked Seifer. He was fun to be around. I enjoyed being around him a lot, Squall thought.
"What if he was executed?. He attacked the president. He sacrificed himself for the Forest Owls…", Rinoa said.
"Let's hope that Seifer is okay.", Squall said.
"I hope so, Squall.", Rinoa said. Rinoa looked down.
"He was very intelligent.", Selphie said.
"I will always remember him.", Rinoa said.
"He was always trying harder then the others.", Quistis commented.
"He gave me so much confidence and influenced me a lot.", Rinoa commented.
"He was my best friend.", Squall said.
"We argued a lot, but still...", Zell trailed off.
"He is my best friend.", Squall said.
"Squall, what's going on?",Rinoa asked.
"What's Squall doing?", Selphie asked.
"Are you okay?", Rinoa asked.
Is this what it's all about? Has he become just a memory? Are peopel saying that he's gone? Is thsi what death is about? Talking about people in the past tense, saying whatever they want. Are people going to do this to me? Squall was this, Squall was that. I won't have it!, Squall thought."I won't have it!", Squall exclaimed.
"Huh?", everyone asked.
"I'm not having anybody talk about me in the past tense!", Squall exclaimed, running out the door.
"Squall...", Rinoa said. I think I under what he means, Rinoa thought.
Squall walked around the Garden. I really overeacted. It just felt so painful. Thinking about it... Hearing that... Where am I?, Squall thought. He had been walking around for awhile. He looked around. He was in the auditorium now.
"Are you alright?", a voice asked.
"Who is it?", Squall questioned.
"It's me, Rinoa. I needed to look for you. You seemed really upset when you ran off. I was worried about you. I understand what you're saying. I know how you feel.", Rinoa said.
"Really?", Squall asked.
"I know exactly what you are saying. I worry about death a lot and what people will say about me.", Rinoa told him.
"I never would have thought.", Squall said. I think Rinoa understands me, Squall thought.
"I also wonder about things like that. I'm sorry if anything I said really got to you. I'm really sorry. I got lost while looking for you and ended up here.", Rinoa told him.
"I had to leave the room. Everyone was just talking and it was making me go crazy.", Squall told her.
"I feel like that at times, too. I know how you feel. You can talk to us when you're upset, too. You can count on us, Squall. I don't want to admit it, but I was really worried. I just want you to know that I understand you, Squall. I really do.", Rinoa told him.
"I guess we have a mutual understanding. Maybe we should head back.", Squall told her.
"I guess you're right. They're probably ready for us.", Rinoa said.
"Yeah.", Squall told her. Rinoa made me feel better, Squall thought.
"I'm kind of lost, but we can make it back.", Rinoa said.
"Let's go.", Squall said.
"Wait!", Rinoa exclaimed.
"Yeah?", Squall asked.
"Were you jealous?", Rinoa asked.
"Of what?", Squall questioned.
"Nothing.", Rinoa said.
"You tell me right now.", Squall told her.
"It's nothing.", Rinoa said.
"I'll get you in trouble if you don't tell me.", Squall said.
"Try.", Rinoa said.
"I'm just joking.", Squall said.
"I know.", Rinoa said. Squall and Rinoa walked through Garden and arrived outside together.
"Here comes you-know-who.", Squall said.
"Can we say that I'm part of your group?", Rinoa asked.
"Let's see if he'll buy it.", Squall said.
"That's it!", Rinoa exclaimed.
"I'm joking.", Squall said.
"I know.", Rinoa said. She smiled at him.
"Follow our lead.", Squall said. Rinoa looked at Squall and followed his gestures. Squall looked over at Rinoa. I am having a great time, Squall thought. He looked at Rinoa as she followed SeeDs gestures. They were introduced to Irvine.
"Hey everyone.", the man said.
"Hi.", Squall replied, casting a look at Irvine.
"I'll take these two ladies.", Irvine said. Squall looked at Irvine grabbed hold of Selphie and Rinoa. "Bye now.", he said. Squall looked at the hurt look on Rinoa's face.
"Squall, aren't you going to do anything?", Rinoa asked.
"Like what?", Squall questioned. Rinoa's face looked hurt as they walked off.
"Wait!", Squall exclaimed.
"Yeah?", Irvine asked.
"Rinoa is coming with me.", Squall said.
"Can I go with Selphie?", Zell asked.
"I know you want to.", Squall said.
"I meant-", Zell began.
"Zell, you go with Selphie.", Squall said.
"I hope Seifer is doing well.", Rinoa said.
"I hope so too.", Squall told her.
"I was really glad when you came for me.", Rinoa said.
"Oh? You were?", Squall questioned.
"Well…", Rinoa began.
"Let's head for the train.", Squall said. They arrived on the train. Squall looked over at Rinoa. He looked at her. He felt relaxed. He wished he could stay with her. She helped him realize a new side of him. He looked over at her and turned around when he saw her looking at him.
"How about we spend the night?", Rinoa asked.
"Kinky.", Squall said.
"I never thought you'd speak that way.", Rinoa told him.
"I'm just full of surprises.", Squall said.
"Well, we should get some rest.", Rinoa said.
"It's going to be a long week.", Squall said.
"I'm up for it.", Rinoa said.
"Good luck.", Squall told her.
"I guess it's time to rest up.", Rinoa said.
The next day they got up.
"We must reach Deling by night.", Rinoa said.
"Here's some food.", Squall said, handing Rinoa something to eat.
"Thanks.", Rinoa said.
"You're really eating fast.", Squall said.
"Hey!", Rinoa exclaimed.
"I'm just joking.", Squall told her. By night they had reached Deling. It was very late at night.
"It's so late. Deling is very romantic at night.", Rinoa said.
"How would you know?", Squall asked.
"Squall!", Rinoa exclaimed. They walked around.
"It is great here.", Squall said.
"Let's hangout.", Rinoa told him. They walked around and eventually reached Caraway's mansion.
"Squall, there's a message for you.", a voice called from behind.
"I'll be right there.", Squall said. Squall followed the person in front of him to an area with a phone. Squall looked at it. He had a feeling he knew what would happen.
Well, that was chapter one. I hope you liked it. Please be gentle. I've been a member of for a long time and had at least two previous accounts from many years ago, way back when MSTs were allowed, the message boards were up and more. This is a different account I'm on now. All my other stories from my other accounts are deleted. Anyway, this story will get better as I get into more chapters. I really hoped you enjoyed it. Squall and Rinoa will get together soon and their romance will become very strong, stronger then in the game. They are getting closer and their feelings are getting stronger. In the next chapter Rinoa finds out about Ellone. Squall and Rinoa get closer and must make a serious choice. Find out what will happen. All FFVIII's characters are great so this story will respect all the characters. Squall's teasing is his way of showing affection. Oh, for reviewers, please be kind. If you are going to critique this story, please sign in on your account and don't leave anonymous flames. Thanks. Well, that's the end of chapter one. Chapter two is coming soon if you like the story so far.