Back to the Start (II)
While Squall fell down, Selphie yelled for Zell who got there quickly. They carried Squall to Zell's house. Selphie took charge quickly and called Irvine and Quistis. They needed help from the Garden and a Ragnarok to gain access to Lunatic Pandora. She told them what happened and explained the situation. Irvine couldn't help cause at peace time the Ragnaroks where only for missions to the space and none was at the base of Esthar. Quistis though explained to Cid the situation and he boosted up the engines so they can make it there faster than planned. Edea who was on the bridge with her husband heard about it and she insisted that it was not a good time to attack. "We want a plan and we can't just go there and attack. It may be better to let this one and organize for a certain victory. ", she said. "Quistis I think she is right. We need some time and more help in order to rescue them. ", Cid agreed with his wife. Quistis nodded and called back to Selphie. Selphie understood and returned to Squall.
When Squall woke up he found there everyone except Irvine and the two missing people. "Did we rescue them? ", he asked. "We couldn't have the help we needed to do so. ", Selphie replied. Squall nodded and tried to stand up. "Take it easy man. We don't know what he did to you but Edea had you fixed. ", Zell said. Squall managed to sit with his face down. "Look on the bright side! ", Zell said. "What bright side are you talking about Zell? I lost two people from my life! ", Squall said standing up. "We know where Pandora is heading and the Garden agreed to help all the way ", Zell said taking a step back. Squall looked at Quistis for a moment. She nodded. "Sorry man. I lost my temper. Let's get going. ", Squall said giving his hand to Zell while he responded the same way.
Everyone arrived on the office finding there Cid, Edea and Nida. "Great! We can head for Esthar now hopping everything will go well. ", Cid said when he saw Squall's look. Everyone agreed and Nida took his place on the bridge. Cid got close to the intercom microphone. "Please pay attention. We are leaving Balamb shortly. We are heading to Esthar where we shall attempt a rescue mission. You will be informed about the plan. I shall leave the leadership to Squall who will lead the mission. There will probably be an attack in the future, so embrace yourselves. Thank you. ". "Thanks for letting me be the leader. ", Squall said. "What are you talking about? You would definitely be the leader every time you return. You were born for this title. ", Cid said while everyone agreed. Squall nodded.
And so their journey started.
Meanwhile at Esthar, Lunatic Pandora took place over Tear's Point and waited. Scientists of Esthar founded strange cause the Moon's monsters activity grew. Was there another Lunar Cry was going to take place? They wanted to ask some advice from Odine, but he was enjoying his retirement. He didn't want to help anyone.
Inside Lunatic Pandora, Seifer was preparing the place for the cosmic event. He casted a row of spells on the Crystal Pillar. Suddenly he was asked a really strange request. Laguna asked him to chat. Seifer agreed to chat with them. "Why are you doing all of this? ", Laguna asked. "What do you mean? I am the bad guy! ", Seifer replied as he laughed. Laguna explained that even as a bad guy he didn't have to harm people or do bad things. Seifer laughed harder and harder, louder and louder. "Hey! You are not Seifer. What did you do to him? I know him and he is nothing like you. ", Rinoa said and he stopped laughing. "Of course he is not like this! He is mentally weak but on the other hand a strong body. I am just using his body in this time. ", he replied. "I don't understand. Who are you? ", Rinoa asked. "When you lead Ultimecia to Time Compression she succeeded in allowing me to join your time while you were going to the future. I am Orion, a great evil of my time. But Ultimecia made a great work in hiding any evidence of my existence in books and many other papers by time traveling. So I am no one for you, but in my time I almost destroyed humanity! ", he replied and laughed evilly. "Stop it! We killed Ultimecia, we can kill you too! ", Rinoa said making him stop. He got close to them. "You think you killed Ultimecia? You didn't even touch her! You managed to kill her illusion on the future while she was finding a great place to hide in the present! She was hiding on the moon all this time but now it's time to come and together we will dominate the world! ", he said and started to laugh evilly again. "You disgust me. At least let us go. You don't need us. ", Rinoa said. "I will let you go. But only when it's time. No sooner! ", Orion replied looking at Rinoa's eyes finding rage and hate in them. "You don't need to have this rage in you. You will harm the seed that is growing within you. ", Orion said looking at Rinoa with a smile. Rinoa looked at him now with a really furious look. "Hey, calm down. ", Laguna whispered to Rinoa. "Ok now. I think you can leave. Go and spread about the dominators of the world! ", Orion said. "We will return! ", Laguna said and took Rinoa's hand and moved to the exit.
Meanwhile, at Esthar's boarders Cid was requesting permission to enter. The Esthar president didn't allow any military vehicles inside his country and without Laguna there they couldn't get in. They kept thinking and thinking. 'What can we do…? '. "What about Odine? ", Zell said breaking the silence. "Great idea, but he has retired and not willing to help anyone. ", Irvine said. "It worth's a try. Let me speak. ", Squall said. Everyone in the room nodded in agreement. Squall took his cell out of his pocket as he got out of the room. "This is Odine. Who is at the other side of the phone? ", he said as he picked it up. "Hey! It's Squall Leonheart. ", Squall replied. "Don't continue. I am not willing to help anyone. ", Odine replied. "Come on Dr. Odine. It's my father and my wife in there. I really need them. ", Squall said. "So is it my old friend Laguna? Look I am afraid that I will do something that will affect in the future as I did with Ultimecia. ", Odine replied. "I need you to just convince your president to let us get in. That's it. Then you can continue your vacations. Even my enemy possesses great power. Magic and Physic power. Aww you are not intresting in this. ", Squall said. "Hey! Wait a minute. How can a human possess such a power? ", Odine said. "I don't know. He attacked me with both magical and physical attacks. I don't know how I can defeat him but I just need you to get me inside. Will you do it? ", Squall said. "I will do it and I will make you a device to defeat him! ", Odine replied. "But you just said…", Squall said and he was interrupted. "I know what I said! I will help you. Give me some time", Odine said and hanged the phone.
After a while the Garden was allowed in Esthar and they headed to the president at once. Once Squall and Zell go to him they found out they were in a difficult position. "I can't just let it be there! I will send a missile to end this story! ", the president said. "We need to rescue my family! Don't be mad. Let us finish our rescue mission and the fire anything you like. ", Squall said. "There is a good chance Lunar Cry will start and I can't take my chances. I will destroy it and send it to outer space! ", he said. Squall didn't listen anything else and quickly got out of the room. 'Where is he going? ', Zell thought. "Sir, we can attack with the Garden SeeDs. Don't waste your missiles. Just give us the opportunity to try accomplish our mission. ", Zell said with a calm voice. "You boy won't understand. I have to attack. ", the president replied in a calm voice too. Zell turned his back with disappointment drawn on his face. "You are allowed to attack with your troops but I will fire a missile right now. ", he said as he saw Zell leaving. He was certain that his missile would destroy it before they even get there. "Thank you sir! ", Zell said rushing out of the room.
Once he went to the Garden, he told them everything. "Where is Squall? ", Selphie said. "Guys you want to see this! ", Nida yelled from the bridge. Quistis, Zell and Selphie who were in the office got quickly up followed by Edea and Cid. "Oh it's starting. ", Selphie said. "Who is heading to Lunatic Pandora with a car? ", Zell said. "Oh my god! ", Quistis said while looking though binoculars. "It is Squall! ", she added. "We can't stop him now. ", Edea said.
Anyone could she the red beam heading for earth. As soon as it entered the atmosphere the sky turned red. But nothing that has been expected happened. There weren't any monsters falling from the sky. "Where are the monsters? ", Zell said. Then they saw it. A great light made them blind for a while. It was slowing going down heading for Lunatic Pandora.
Squall was driving really fast and twice he narrowed escape some rocks. He tried to get a shortcut but it there wasn't any asphalt there so it made it difficult for him. While he was driving the stereo which was close made some strange noises. 'It must have been broken. ', he thought. "Citizens of Esthar. This is a live broadcast from Lunatic Pandora. We don't come in pace and we will dominate you and the rest of the world! Orion and Ultimecia will be your rulers! Hahahahahahaha! ", they both laughed evilly while Orion finished his speech. 'Ultimecia? How is that possible? ', Squall thought and step on the throttle.
At the Garden everyone was shocked. They didn't really knew how to react. Irvine stormed into the office. "The Esthar President is preparing a Ragnarok with messengers about peaceful conversation. ", Irvine said trying to catch his breath. "What? Is he serious? He didn't hear what they said? ", Zell said. "I informed Odine but he is working on something right now. He is the only one that can change his mind. ", Irvine said. "Where is Squall? ", he asked. "He is trying to save them by his own. ", Quistis said. "I have another one for you. Who the hell is Orion? ", Zell asked. They lifted their shoulders. "The Ragnarok has just left! ", Xu yelled.
Squall had almost arrived at Tear's Point when he saw to figures walking towards him. 'Travelers? ', he thought. When he got close they start moving their hands. 'I shall stop. ', Squall thought. Then he saw them. They were Rinoa and Laguna. "Hey! How? Why? ", Squall said when he stopped. Rinoa laughed. "We have important news! Let's get back quickly. ", Laguna insisted. There was a Ragnarock above their heads. "What are they doing? ", Squall said. Then a great darkness beam was unleashed and destroyed the Ragnarock. It just turned to derbies and fell down. "Oh my god! ", Rinoa said as she closed her eyes and fell into Squall's arms.
This was probably a sign of war. Esthar needed Laguna's and Rinoa's knowledge.
'This is a whole new adventure! ', Selphie thought. She was looking forward to it.
