Tha past few chapters have a lot of fighting so this chapter is battle-free.

CHAPTER 4

The Search for Information

Two days after Gary invaded Balamb Garden, Squall, Selphie, Zell, Irvine and Seifer have decided to go to Timber to find Watts and get information from him. They boarded the train from Balamb to Timber.

"Sigh..." Squall dropped onto the couch in the SeeD cabin. He had taken a room to himself. "Rinoa disappeared, Quistis dead..." he thought.

"That's not how a SeeD should think," a mysterious voice said. Squall jumped up and grabbed his gun-blade. "Who was that?!"

From a corner of the cabin, Laguna appeared. Squall put down his gun-blade. "Dad?!" Laguna smiled. "I've taken a break from ruling Esthar. Ward and Kiros are going to replace me," he said.

"Ward and Kiros rule Esthar?!" thought Squall. "I know what you're thinking. Don't worry about them. Straight to the point, I've come here to help you rescue Rinoa." Said Laguna.

"You will?!"

"You heard me."

"Gary's not gonna get away this time!"

"With my gun skills he's not."

"I'm a gun-blade specialist, don't forget."

"So?"

"Uhh...nothing."

The party exited the train with Laguna. Selphie was chattering non-stop with Laguna. Zell, Irvine and Seifer sulking. "Damn. With that Laguna around I don't have a chance to be hero." They thought.

Squall led the way to Watts' and Zone's train. As they entered, Watts came to greet them. "Hey sir! How're you sir! How's the princess, sir?"

"Actually...Rinoa was kidnapped by a SeeD. We need you to help get information where the arch-angel is. You've heard of the Garden Invasion of course." Said Squall.

"Sir...the...princess kidnapped?! Don't let Zone hear about this. He'll kill you for sure, sir. However, with my information network, you will get all the information you need! YES SIR!" Watts ran out of the train.

"A speedy and sir-y fellow isn't he," exclaimed Seifer. "Yup, please don't mention about Rinoa's abduction to Zone. Or we'll all..." said Zell.

Just then Zone came out. "Hi there SeeDs! How's the princess?"

Everybody tensed up. "Uhh...she's...gone to do some shopping.," Muttered Irvine. "Shopping? Where?" asked Zone. "Uhhh...ummm...ahhh.........Esthar! That's right Esthar!" said Laguna. "OOHH. Esthar, In fact I'm going there right now. I'll find her and bring her back." Said Zone. With that he ran out.

"Esthar's a long way away. You sure you're gonna let him go there?" said Selphie. "He'll enjoy himself there." Said Laguna.

"SIIRRR!!" Watts came charging into the train. "Any news Watts?" asked Squall. "The residents reported of a strange object heading towards the moon," replied Watts.

"Oh god, the moon!" yelled Seifer. "Too wussy to go there, eh Seifer," said Zell. "You're gonna die soon, chicken-wuss," muttered Seifer. "Shut up and stop fighting," warned Irvine.

"We need to go to the Lunar Base," said Laguna. "I can arrange a space flight for us all to the moon." "Yeah! Just like Sir Laguna! Booyaka!" yelled Selphie. "Boo...booyaka?" stuttered Squall. "Let's get a move on!" grumbled Zell.

The party thanked Watts and left Timber. "We can use the Ragnarok to fly to the Lunar Base," said Laguna. "But can't the Ragnarok fly into space?" asked Irvine. "No, it can't. Its long-term stay in space had damaged some of its systems to operate in space." Explained Laguna.

The party went back to Balamb Garden. "Where's the Ragnarok, Squall?" asked Seifer. "In the basement." "What?! In the basement?!" cried Zell. "Yep, there's a secret shaft to let the Ragnarok in. The Garden Committee helped install it," said Selphie.

They climbed down the ladder to the underground level. Standing in the middle of the basement, was the Ragnarok, gleaming red. "I haven't ridden it in a long time. Mind if I control the Ragnarok?" asked Laguna. "As long as you don't kill us all, dad." Replied Squall.

When the mechanics confirmed take-off, the party entered the Ragnarok except Seifer. "Hey Seif! Get in!" cried Irvine over the roaring engine of the Ragnarok. "Nope, I'm staying here to protect Garden," Seifer yelled back. "Chicken-wuss!" cried Zell. Seifer shook his fist then ran away.

Laguna ran to the control room. He plopped himself down on the pilot seat. "I'm taking off soon! Get ready!" he said. Everybody sat down and tightened the belts.

"Take off. 3-2-1...TAKE OFF!" yelled the mechanic from the control tower. The Ragnarok's engine shot out flames and suddenly blasted off through an opening into the air.

That's it, the fourth chapter. I think it's not so good anymore but I'll still continue my story. Pls review!