Chapter 9



"Sir, we've reached Balamb."

"Any sign of Galbadia Garden?"

"They're just outside the town. What do you want to do?"

"Prepare to attack. Announce that all SeeDs are to assemble in the quad."







"No, Rinoa, you're not coming with me."

"Yes I am, Squall. I need to be with you."

"Rinoa, I want you to stay here."

"No. I can't bear the thought of you being out there alone. I don't want anything to happen to you."

"I'll be fine. I promise you."

"I'm still coming with you. And you know that there's no use in arguing with me." Squall sighed, he did know.

"Fine, but promise me that you'll stay close to me."

"I promise."







As the SeeDs entered Balamb, they saw that it was in chaos. Townspeople were running everywhere, trying to escape from the rogue SeeDs that were attacking. Zell immediately headed for his mother's house.

"Squall, I gotta take care of her. You go ahead."

"Be careful Zell."

"Don't worry about me."







"Squall, where do we go?"

"We need to find Lukaan. He must be here somewhere."

"Where do you think he'll be?"

"I don't know," he shouted back towards Quistis. "We'll start looking at the hotel."

"Squall," screamed Selphie.

"What is it?"

"It's Rinoa. I can't find her. She's gone."