New Ruler
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Written by: Laguna
Disclaimer: I don't own any of these characters. I own the plot though. Squaresoft owns everything else. Boo-hoo for me.
One year has passed since the battle with Ultimecia. Balamb Garden now serves as a school and a mobile base, which still dispatches SeeD's all around the world. Trabia Garden was rebuilt thanks to the donations from SeeD Tilmitt and from other sources. Galbadia Garden still serves as a school and a military force, which students who graduate from Balamb or Trabia Garden can attend. Esthar was cleansed of the monster menace from the Lunar Cry, thanks to Esthar Soldiers and Balamb SeeDs. The people of Esthar were pleased with President Loire's decision but his term as President has expired. He now runs again against Zeta Bowing, who claims to be a man of peace. Others think otherwise…
"And, if we can all work together, I think that Galbadia and Esthar can finally achieve piece and work together to make this world a better place to live in." finished Zeta Bowing. The crowd sitting before him arose and began to clap. Laguna stood behind Zeta, smiling. He had already finished his speech and from the looks of how the crowd reacted, they thought his was better. "I'm not so sure they believed in the words of his speech Laguna," Kiros, his advisor, whispered. "Don't worry Kiros, I have a plan to bring him down. He's not all he's cracked up to be." Laguna replied. "I'm afraid to ask what this plan is." Kiros said smirking, and then giving Ward a funny look.
The bell at Balamb Garden rang over the intercom, which meant there was an announcement coming. Students all over the Garden stopped what they were doing and listened carefully. "Balamb Garden will be heading to Fisherman's Horizon. If you would like to leave the Garden and head into the city, please see the man at the gate, so he can take your name down. We will only be remaining in FH for three days so make sure you're back by then." The bell rang again signaling the end of the announcement. Squall turned around from the microphone and looked over to Nida. Nida nodded before stopping Garden at the mechanical docking bay of FH. "Good job Nida." Squall said before taking the lift down. When he arrived at the bottom Rinoa was waiting for him, smiling. "Hey Squall, I was wondering if you wanted to take me into FH." Squall thought about it for a moment before nodding in agreement. "I'll take you tonight, I have a few things that need to be done in Garden first." She nodded and then turned around and took the elevator down. "I wish I had more time on my hands." Squall thought before walking over to the elevator and waiting for it to come back up.
The elevator beeped and the doors slid open. Squall stepped out onto the first floor and descended the stairs in front of him. The fish fountains on either side of him were spewing water into the large semi-circle pond in the middle of Garden. He had to see Dr. Kadowaki to arrange check-ups for all of the students. He turned right and started heading towards the Infirmary, walking past a few students who saluted him. That was another thing that he didn't like about being Commander. Everybody had to make such a big deal when he was in their presence. Finally making it to the Infirmary he saw Dr. Kadowaki sitting in her chair behind her desk.
"Hello Doctor." Squall said in a serious voice. "Oh, hello Squall. I guess you're here to make the arrangements for the check-ups on the students." She said. "Yes. I think…" but he was cut off by the intercom. "Squall report to the deck immediately." Nida's voice sounded firm over the loudspeaker. "I guess we'll have to discuss this matter another time." Dr. Kadowaki said, smiling. Squall nodded before heading out and running towards the elevator.
"Nida, what's the problem?" Squall said, the lift bringing him up stopped. "We received a transmission from Esthar. It's from President Loire and he has requested to speak with you immediately. He sounded urgent." Nida explained. "I wonder what Laguna could possibly want now. He's lucky Garden didn't charge him for helping clear out the monsters in his city after the Lunar Cry incident." Squall thought to himself. "Alright Nida, inform Garden about this. I'll be going into FH with Zell, Irvine, Selphie, Quistis, and Rinoa. We'll be taking the Ragnarok to Esthar. Stay here in FH until you either hear from myself or President Loire." Squall commanded.
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A/N: Okay, I've had this story on my mind for quite some time and I thought it would be interesting if I could get it all out and share it with everybody to see what they thought of it. Reviews/Suggestions are greatly appreciated.
