Secret Messages and Missions
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Leon smiled, but at the same time he felt a pang of worry. He knew it would take a lot of energy to send something across a universe and he didn't want to know what that might cause for Rinoa if things were as bad as she said. Leon was happy though because she was trying to find him, at least she hadn't given up complete hope on his return.
Leon went over to Cid, "Cid, can you do me a favor?"
"Depends, what's in it for me?"
Leon paused, he had nothing to give and Cid knew it. Leon did have his brain though, "Never mind. Now that I think about it, I don't think you're the right one for the job."
"Eh? Why's that?"
"It's probably too challenging."
"Nothing is too challenging for me, what is it?"
"I need you to build me a trans-universal gummi ship within one week."
"Sorry kid that is too challenging. I've looked into it, other universes don't support the gummi system."
"Well find a way to get to another universe!" Leon was already losing patience. He had to go make sure Rinoa and the rest of his world were safe as soon as possible.
Cid saw how important this was, "Fine, kid. I have a prototype already built. I always thought it would be fun to take something into another universe, but it's always been too risky for me to send someone. I'll make some improvements on it, but I ain't guaranteeing anything, you hear?"
"Loud and clear, loud and clear," Leon said, suddenly hopeful.
Cid walked to the teleporter for his gummi garage, while Leon went back to his computer. During Leon's studies of the universe he discovered a way to communicate interworldly, computers themselves. Thanks to Tron, Radiant Garden could now be connected to the other worlds.
"Tron," Leon said, bringing back his commanding voice from his time as a military commander.
"Yes, Leon?" Tron asked eagerly.
"I need you to get a message to Sora, is that possible?"
"Of course, just give me the location and the message."
"Alright, I'm typing them in now. The planet is called Destiny Islands by the way."
After Leon finished typing everything in, Tron sped off to the center of his dataspace.
"Sora!" Sora shook his head and glanced at the problem on the board.
"The answer is 2 root 3."
The rest of the class laughed, Sora looked around, confused.
"Next time why don't you pay attention to me instead of daydreaming about your adventure fantasies. The headmaster wants you."
"Great," Sora mumbled. As much as he missed just being a kid while on his adventures, sometimes Sora really missed fighting the heartless instead of his algebra.
Halfway to the headmaster's office Sora felt a pair of strong hands grab him. One went around his mouth, the other across his chest. Without even thinking Sora summoned the keyblade.
"Put it away Sora!" Riku said quickly as he pulled Sora into a janitor's closet.
Sora blinked as his eyes adjusted to the dark room. He noticed that he and Riku weren't the only ones in the room, Kairi was there as well.
"What's going on?" Sora asked, putting away his keyblade.
"Your mom gave me this when I cam by after you left for school this morning, early," Kairi said, her eyes narrowed as she said early.
"Sorry about that Kairi, I just needed extra help in algebra."
"That's beside the point," Riku said, and he motioned to Kairi.
In response Kairi pulled out a small laptop, "Your mom acted like you had had this your whole life, but I know better. I'm willing to bet it was magically brought here and false memories were implemented in your mom's mind."
"Well what does it say?" Sora asked, already excited.
Kairi smiled, she loved how quickly Sora would get amused, "We don't know yet. We were waiting for you."
Sora gave an embarrassed smile, "Sorry I took so long, I kinda zoned out in class."
"I figured you would," Riku teased. He opened the laptop and clicked on the one icon on the desktop, a small envelope.
Suddenly, a figure of Tron appeared on Sora's chest.
"Oops," Sora mumbled and he readjusted himself so Tron was standing in the middle of the three friends and not on him.
"I bring a message from Leon. He requests Sora, Riku, and Kairi all travel to Radiant Garden as soon as possible. He says there is a gummi ship that was left over Destiny Islands just in case this were to happen. He says he will explain the situation once you arrive."
"Tron! How are you?" Sora asked the figure.
Tron made no reply, instead he just disappeared.
"Tron! That's no way to treat a friend!"
"Sora…that was just a hologram, not the real Tron…" Riku explained.
"Oh…I knew that all along!"
"So when do we leave?" Kairi asked.
"Right away!" Sora shouted. He had only been back home for two weeks, but it was long enough.
"No. We need to wait," Riku interjected.
Sora was confused, "Why?"
"It could be a trap."
"From who? Both Xehanort's heartless and Xemnas are gone!"
"So? Who says they don't have supporters, just waiting for you to leave so they could take over here?"
"You're paranoid Riku!" Sora exclaimed.
"Maybe I am, how about this we wait three days. We gather some of our stuff together and then leave for Radiant Garden."
"Yes!" Sora and Kairi both shouted. Riku simply shook his head, sometimes he really did wonder about his two best friends.
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"I want to hear your voice…"
Rinoa stirred, Am I dreaming? Is Squall back and talking to me?"
"Rinoa…call my name…"
Rinoa slowly opened her eyes. "Squall?" She whispered.
"Rinoa!" Rinoa heard Selphie exclaim. As her vision came to a focus she saw a concerned Quistis staring over her.
"Where's Squall?" Rinoa asked weakly.
"Rinoa…" Selphie said quietly. Rinoa tilted her head to where she heard Selphie's voice and saw the young woman, pity in her gaze. "Squall isn't here."
"But I heard him. He's here, he has to be!"
"He's not, but we're here for you Rinoa," Quistis said quietly.
Rinoa was already feeling weak after having been unconscious for some time, but this talk of Squall not being there when she heard him just a second before was distressing her. She shook her head, "Squall, he's coming home. I know it."
She heard Quistis sigh and Selphie shake her head sadly.
"Can you do me a favor?" Rinoa asked them suddenly. A certain set of coordinates had just flashed through her mind.
"Yes?" Both women responded.
"I need to talk to Irvine."
"Alright. Here, I'll be right back!" Selphie said. There was a hint of excitement in her voice, just a mention of Irvine could do that to her.
Rinoa smiled a little. She liked knowing her friends could still find happiness in these troubled times. A few minutes later Selphie returned with Irvine by her side.
"Quistis, Seifer and Zell are in another fight. Should we go break it up?"
Quistis shook her head angrily, this was not the time for them to be fighting.
"Yes. I'm coming. Rinoa, take care," Quistis said as she got off her chair and walked out of the make-shift infirmary.
"What do you need, you lovely lady you?" Irvine said kindly to the broken woman.
"I need you to keep a secret from everyone, including Selphie."
"If I think it can harm someone, Rinoa, you know I have to—"
"It shouldn't."
Irvine smiled slightly at her assertiveness, it was almost like the old Rinoa, "What is it?"
"You proved several years ago that you were completely loyal to Squall, are you still?"
"Of course. I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for him, actually none of us would be, there is no way I wouldn't be loyal to Squall."
"Please remember that loyalty Irvine. I need you to secretly send an unpiloted ship to this point," Rinoa said as she gave Irvine the coordinates she had read off of Squall's screen.
Irvine nodded and Rinoa smiled slightly at him. The darkness began to come back in. She heard Irvine ask a Why? but her head was already far off in the distance.
"Squall come back soon," Rinoa whispered as her world returned to darkness.
