The next morning Squall awoke to the headmaster's voice over the intercom. He stared blankly at the ceiling. He didn't get any rest last night. He was still concerned about Rinoa. She was a powerful sorceress.

The only way I can think to stop her would be... He didn't finish the thought because it wasn't even an option.

He thought back to when Rinoa was possessed by Ultimecia. They had to travel to Esthar to meet Dr. Odine. He was the sorceress expert. Squall sat up on the edge of his bed. He had to go back to Esthar.

But Selphie and Irvine took the Ragnorak to Trabia. I'll have to wait until they return.

Selphie, Irvine and Seifer had decided to help in the rebuilding of Trabia Garden. He knew how much Selphie's former Garden meant to her so he didn't dare call her back just yet. He decided to speak to Edea in the meantime. He hopped out of bed, washed, dressed and headed for the headmaster's room. As he walked along the 1st floor toward the elevator he thought of all the changes the Garden had gone through. The basement level had been reconstructed into dormitories. There was also a new recreation room down there and a few more classrooms. Once inside he presses 2 to take him to the second floor. The headmaster's room used to be on the third floor but that's now the navigation control room. The headmaster had moved on the second floor. Squall stepped off the elevator and headed toward the headmaster's room. He stood nervously at the door.

What am I going to ask matron to do? She's not even a sorceress anymore this is pointless. Squall shook the thought away. I gotta do something for Rinoa. Her life, as well as all of ours is at stake.

He knocked on the door. There was a soft reply from the other side of the door. "Come in." Squall walked into the room and saw Edea sitting at a small round table. She seemed to be writing in a little book.

"I'm sorry for disturbing you Matron, I'll go." He turned to walk away.

Edea smiled placing her pen inside the book and closing it. "Oh come now Squall, I always have time for my children. Come, sit."

Squall walked over and sat on the opposite side of the table. He stared at Edea.

A few months ago I was ordered to kill her even after knowing who she was. But look at her. She's doing much better since she's been at the Garden. I'm glad I didn't have to kill her.

"Squall?" Edea's voice snapped Squall out his mental conversation. "Huh?" He responded.

Edea simply smiled. "I see you're still a deep daydreamer. I asked if you wanted some tea or hot chocolate or something." Squall smiled. He remembered she always had hot tea or hot chocolate around for them. "I'll take the hot chocolate."

She brought two cups of hot chocolate and sat back down in her seat.

"Forgive me for being blunt but you seem to have something heavy on your heart Squall." He looked at her. "Even though I'm not a sorceress anymore, my abilities as a mother and as a woman have not diminished. So tell me what's on your mind."

Squall took a sip of hot chocolate. "It's Rinoa. She seems to be struggling with her power I feel like it's separating us. She's scared of losing control and hurting those around her. Because of this fear she's pulling away from me and…"

He couldn't continue. He wasn't use to dealing with raw emotion let alone conveying it to someone else. Edea gave him a warm smile.

He continued. "How can I help her Matron? What can I possible do?" He sounded so desperate.

Edea put her hands on top of his. "Love her Squall." Squall tried to interject but Edea continued. "Comfort her and be there for her. I'm sure you've realized by now that being a sorceress' knight is not easy. Love itself isn't easy either, but you must be willing to fight tooth and nail to preserve it. Look at Cid and I. He was willing to kill me out of love. He could not stand seeing me suffer. He may not be as physically strong as the next man, but his love is the strongest I've ever felt. I held onto his love and the love of my children while I was possessed. You must give Rinoa all the love and affection you can no matter what, letting her know you love her at all times. That's all you can do. Now as a former sorceress, I can teach her a few calming techniques that will help her get a reign over her powers."

Squall blinked back tears. "Thank you so much Matron. I'll do everything you said." They stood and embraced each other.

"I'm here anytime you need me Squall." Edea smiled as he left her room.

Squall stood in the 2nd floor hall for a moment. I'm glad I had that talk. She really put some things in perspective. He wondered what he should do next. Zell is always good for a life. I'll go check and see what he's up to.