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On the Ragnarok

Everyone agreed that this was no time to worry themselves to death over their new mission.

Ellone spoke up. "I think we should go and talk to Laguna, Kiros and Ward about all of this. They don't know that you have agreed to the mission yet."

Squall wasn't listening though. He was thinking about how Ellone seemed to be very formal that morning. She was usually cheerful and casual around him and the others. Squall guessed it was because she was tense about the Galbadians' attack.

So Squall, Rinoa, Ellone, Zell, Quistis, Irvine and Selphie all made their way to the [gate] at their own pace.

Ellone lead the way, thinking about what "Uncle Laguna" was doing right now.

Quistis followed close behind, with Zell kicking the air behind her. Quistis rolled her eyes.

Selphie was skipping along, while Irvine was trying to keep up with her.

"How can you be so cheerful at a time like this, Selph?" asked Irvine.

"I'm not that cheerful, only excited, you know? Come to think of it, I'm really nervous!" said Selphie, with an "oh well!" expression o her face.

"Figures! Seeing as we're about to embark on a really important mission!" said Irvine sarcastically.

Lastly, Squall and Rinoa were taking their time to get to the gate.

"Squall, I really want to help you and the others fight!" said Rinoa.

"Rinoa we talked about this already. I don't want you to fight because I don't want them to kidnap you. You know as well as I do that that is going to happen if we're not careful," said Squall.

"But we will be careful Squall! We will! Oh please!" nagged Rinoa.

"No Rinoa. Don't argue with me anymore. It's best that you stay with Ellone at Esthar while we take care of the mission."

To cheer her up a bit more, Squall put his arm round Rinoa and pulled her close to him.

That definitely did the trick, because she smiled at him and put her arm round him too.

Eventually, everyone came to the [gate]. They all stood around, and then Zell said energetically, "So.. how we s'posed to get to Esthar? Car? Train? Boat?"

"Train! Train! Train!" yelled Selphie.

Squall shook his head and said, "It'd be quicker if we all went on the Ragnarok, but it's still in Esthar."

Everyone sighed heavily.

"Oh that shouldn't be a problem," said Quistis, pulling a small device out of her pocket. "It's like a remote-control, except it senses where the Ragnarok is, and brings it to wherever the remote-control is."

"Woo hoo! Quistis you're a genius!" shouted Selphie.

Quistis smiled. "With the help of Nida and Xu, I was able to create this clever little invention."

"Ok Quistis, do your stuff!" said Zell.

Quistis pushed a red button on the device..



Meanwhile, people in Esthar were living their normal lives, when there was a loud noise coming from somewhere in the city. To everyone's surprise, a red robotic-like space-craft, (also known as the Ragnarok) rose up into the sky and flew off in the direction of Balamb.



Presently, the 7 individuals were pleasantly surprised to see the Ragnarok flying towards them.

"Oh yeah!!!" yelled Zell, punching the air again.

"Way to go Quistis!" said Rinoa.

"Yup I knew she had potential," said Selphie, nodding her head.

After everyone stopped praising Quistis, they all got into the Ragnarok.

Selphie took her usual seat in the pilot's seat, with Irvine in the one next to her.

Quistis took a seat next to Ellone.

Zell jumped into the seat in front of Squall and Rinoa. He looked back at them, with a fake-serious expression on his face.

"You two behave back there ok? Any funny business and you're out! Understand?" Zell tried to keep a straight face.

Rinoa looked at him quizzically. Squall frowned at him.

Zell groaned and shook his head. "Chill guys! It was only a joke!"

Rinoa shrugged.

Selphie called to everyone, "Hey guys! Fasten your seatbelts, 'coz we have lift-off!"

Sure enough, the Ragnarok slowly rose above the ground, and then flew off.

Rinoa smiled at Squall.

He knew why she was smiling. It was because she remembered when they were all alone that frightening time in space, on the Ragnarok.

Squall smiled back, as Rinoa repeated her action. She got up and sat in Squall's lap, with her arms around his neck.

"Rinoa," said Squall. "It seems like this all started when Ultimecia was defeated."

Rinoa looked surprised. "Oh Squall, have you really been that blind? It all started in Deling City, at the Sorceress Assassination. That's when I started to develop small feelings for you."

Squall looked up at the ceiling of the Ragnarok. "Even though you were a complete stranger, you made me like you a little bit, at the SeeD Graduation Ball, just like you said you would.

Rinoa leaned closer towards him, finally kissing his lips.

Squall kept her there in his grip, and she leaned her head on his shoulder.

Words didn't need to express what the couple were feeling at that moment, for the delicate head leaning on the broad shoulder, and the strong arms supporting the angelic figure, said it all.



Pretty short chapter, but at least it's done. Plz review, tell me how you liked that particular chapter, and I will definitely continue eventually, if not soon!( By the way, I haven't been doing this at all in my previous chapters, so I'm going to start now. This chapter was dedicated to:

Squall Leonhart, krnman, RinoaOHeartilly, Angelwhisper, the-angel-of-the- lion, Momiji-chan and cloud strife. Thankyou all very much for reviewing Ch. 4. Sorry to those who reviewed my other chapters, it's dedicated to you too.

Note: I suggest that you read a fanfic written by Wumbahi.