Disclaimer: I don't own Final Fantasy VIII... The only character that I own is Rodney Billows.
Author's Note: This fic is kinda based on the TV show Alias. Final Fantasy VIII is my favorite game and Alias is my favorite show, so I thought I'd combine the two. The italicized words are people's thoughts. Also, this is a Squinoa. I'd really appreciate any feedback that you all have. Thanks!
Never Free
Chapter 1- Caught
"Hello?" Rinoa Heartilly answered her cell phone.
"It's your father...Do you want to meet me for lunch at the pizza place?" General Caraway asked.
"I'll be right there." Rinoa hung up the phone. Must be a new mission... She sighed to herself. Whenever her father called asking her to meet him at the pizza place, it really meant that she was to meet him at his mansion. There was a secret passage which led to an underground room, where they could talk freely. You see, Rinoa was an agent, a spy if you like, for Galbadia. Her job was very dangerous. If anyone found out her true identity, she could be killed...
"Rin, don't tell me you're going to work again?" Rinoa's roommate, Selphie Tilmitt, asked.
"Unfortunately, yes. The office has been swamped with paperwork and they really need me." Rinoa replied. It killed her to lie to Selphie, but she couldn't tell her the truth. Selphie believed that Rinoa worked at a company in Deling City as a secretary. If only she knew...
"What a bummer!" Selphie exclaimed.
"Yeah, I know, but what can I do? I'll see you later, okay?" Rinoa told her.
"Sure thing! Good luck!"
"Thanks!" I'm gonna need it...
******************************************************************************************
"So, what's up?" Rinoa asked her father twenty minutes later.
"I just thought I'd warn you...Billows has a new mission for you." Caraway replied.
"I figured that. Where am I going this time?"
"I'm not sure. Billows wants to see you, though."
"Now?"
"Yes...I'm sure he wants to brief you on your mission."
"Alright, let's go..."
******************************************************************************************
Rinoa and Caraway arrived at Galbadia Garden and made their way to Rodney Billow's office. Galbadia Garden was full of the top-notch agents and spies. Their main rival was Balamb Garden, another agent network, who were up to no good, or so Rinoa and Caraway were led to believe. They reached Billow's office and Caraway knocked on the door.
"Come in..." A voice called from inside.
Caraway and Rinoa entered the office. "You wanted to see me, Sir?" Rinoa asked.
"Ah, Ms. Heartilly, so nice to see that you made it. Have a seat and we'll begin as soon as Kinneas arrives." Rinoa and Caraway took a seat. Minutes later, Irvine Kinneas, who was Rinoa's partner, entered the room.
"Sorry to keep you waiting..." He apologized.
"Alright, now that everyone's here, we can discuss your next mission. This mission is not like any other mission you have gone on before. Heartilly and Kinneas, you are to go to Balamb Garden and blow it up..."
"Blow it up?! Isn't that a little drastic?" Rinoa asked.
"Ms. Heartilly, it is most necessary, I assure you. Cid's been getting too close to us lately, and now, with their Leonhart and Almasy moving up in position, things aren't looking too good for Galbadia..." He explained.
She sighed. "I understand...but...killing all those people?"
"I wouldn't have you do it unless it was completely important, which it is. If Balamb Garden gets a hold of the information that we have here, it won't be long until they blow up everything in their path! We don't want that, do you?"
"Of course not, Sir." Rinoa mumbled.
"So, how are we going to blow the place up?" Irvine asked.
"We have designed a new type of bomb. Plant it in the basement and get out of there. Once you are out, press the switch on the remote control and say good-bye Balamb Garden!"
"When do we leave?" Rinoa asked
"In an hour..."
******************************************************************************************
Rinoa hung up the phone in frustration. It was her fourth time calling home to tell Selphie that she wouldn't be coming home tonight, but of course she wasn't there. A sudden idea hit her. She picked up the phone again and dialed the number for Zell Dincht, one of her best friends.
"Hello?" A male voice asked.
"Zell!" Rinoa exclaimed.
"Rinoa? What's up?" He asked.
"Listen Zell, could you do me a favor?"
"Of course. What do you need?"
"I have to go outta Deling into, ah, Dollet. for some business. Do you think you could tell Selphie for me? I've been trying to reach her, but she hasn't been home..." Rinoa explained.
"Sure thing. Good luck on your trip, k?"
"Yeah... Thanks Zell! I really owe you one!" She hung up the phone and boarded the train bound for Balamb, where she met up with Irvine.
"Some mission Billows has for us, eh?" Irvine asked.
"Yeah...I guess..." Rinoa replied.
"You scared?"
"Of course not! But..." She trailed off.
"I know what you mean, but let's not talk about it anymore. Anyone can hear us." He whispered.
Rinoa nodded. Hopefully, this mission will be a success... Just plant the bomb and get outta there...
"Ladies and gentlemen, we have now arrived in Balamb. Anyone getting off, please disembark the train now. Thank you!" The conductor announced.
"Here we go..." Rinoa mumbled.
They got off the train and made their way through the crowds in Balamb. They exited the town and approached Balamb Garden, stopping right outside of the gates.
"Alright Rinoa, I'll be posted in the hall, keeping watch from a distance, while you plant the bomb. I'll radio you if there's any trouble. Good luck." Irvine told her.
"You too." Rinoa made her way into the building. disguised in the Balamb Garden official uniform. There weren't many people in the halls since many people had classes. She entered the elevator and picked the lock so that she had access to the basement level. As the elevator stopped, Rinoa cautiously exited and made her way down the hall. She was so close to the designated position. Finally, she reached the spot and put her backpack on the floor. Suddenly, just as she was about to take out the bomb, someone grabbed her from behind.
"What the hell do you think you're doing?!"
Author's Note: Should I continue? Please review!