Chapter 2: Paybacktime

Chapter 2: Paybacktime

I think you all know who owns both the game and the characters. (Not me)

Squall drew a deep breath and exhaled to calm his nerves.

"You all fought well today and we won this battle."

"But to a great price." He said to the crowd on the newly founded cemetery right outside the shell that once was Balamb Garden.

He saw how Zell fought to keep his posture. Seifer kept a stern look in his eyes. Selphie tried to hold back the tears supported by a melancholy Irvine. Rinoa was close to a broken mess of tears due to the lack of emotional training the others had. It wasn't a dry eye among the Garden students.

"We have seen much death today and much pain. For some of us it is an ordinary sight and for others it is the first time" he continued.

"Some of us have lost comrades and friends. Some have lost a family member and some of us have lost a loved one."

"I know we can't revive those who have gone whatever we do, but we can make their sacrifice worth something by striking back. We got to bash back hard before we get bashed again. I can't promise that everyone will make it back alive. But I know if we don't strike back we will be hunted down to every man and woman, to every adult and child. No one will be spared."

"The only reason that you wont end up here by not fighting is that there will be no one around to bury you. We will all be dead."

"What I want you to do now is to look into your heart for a reason to fight because dont I wants any regrets in the comming battle. I don't care if you fight to protect the loved ones still alive, or to avenge those who isn't. Just see to that you have something to fight for, that will be our strengt "

"A battle plan is already made and a request has been sent to the president of Esthar for support in the coming battle. They will send an armada of spaceships like the Ragnarok and some troops. They will also come whit food and emergencysupplies likes medicines."

S"elphie and Irvine will lead the armada from the sky while Zell will lead a strike team trough the sewers. Rinoa will lead the rescue team together whit the medics. Seifer will lead the backup team and I myself will lead the attack at the front gates. Our target is Aaron Deling, and everything depends on that we get him dead or alive. It is Paybacktime, so I ask you now. Who is whit me?

Everyone in the audience cheered in a unison. When Squall walked down he met his comrades and friends look of amazement.

"Since when did you become that good speaker?" Irvine asked.

"I got to say something so why don't say what is in your heart as you all have been bugging me about these two last years" he answered.

You sure got the support of everyone healthy enough to be here and listen at least Selphie said.

"At least something good has followed this tragedy" he heard Rinoa say.

I know. Squall is a man of few words but still I wanted a good speech to bring up the morale and fighting spirit of the gang. Reviews are welcome.