Battle for Rinoa

Chapter 4 The Mission

The ride to Galbadia seemed to drag itself on. Seifer had long since returned with the beverages, which he did not share. Squall only smirked whenever Seifer gave him the evil eye.
"Wonder if the dogs on this train are good." Zell said as his stomach gave a particularly loud rumble.
Seifer took a large gulp of iced tea and smiled as the announcement of the arrival at Galbadia station was announced.
"Listen now both of you. We are to dress as Galbadian soldiers to enter the laboratory. The bomb is being developed in there. We're going to have to act like Galbadians." Seifer whispered as the train departed.
Squall nodded and Zell scratched his head. The trio headed to the base, where they awaited military officers to knock out and steal their uniforms.
After about fifteen minutes three officers approached the fence, and Squall hit them over the head with his gunblade.
The uniforms were uncomfortable and tight.
"Let's go the lab is around here somewhere." Seifer said.
"Here is our first cross with real soldiers so act natural.
Then it hit Squall. The way to get away with Seifer's death, without being accused of charges. Squall could turn Seifer in to one of the guards standing here. It was risky, but it was a good way to get rid of him. Yes the time to act was now.
Seifer took the lead, Squall in the middle, Zell at the rear.
This was it.
Squall ran forward and took off Seifer's mask.
"Guard, this is an impostor. Take him away." Squall said to the nearest soldier.
"Good find lieutenant." The guard said.
Squall looked at his uniform and saw the lieutenant badges and patches.
Zell looked to Squall and shook his head.
The guards left after Squall said he would take over their positions.
"You sold him to the enemy, Squall. I hope you don't expect me to keep quiet. I didn't like him much but Squall, you condemned him to death after months of torture." Zell said still shaking his head.
"He won't be tortured for long, he'll die when we blow this place to smithereens." Squall answered, but his face was growing red with guilt and his hand jumped to rubbing his mask, realizing that he was nowhere near his scar.
"Come on we have to get that bomb." Zell said disgustedly.

"The lab is on this planet isn't it?" Zell asked as he puffed for air. Zell and Squall had been running for twenty minutes.
"Look what's that?" Squall asked pointing to a building with many elevators.
"It has to be the lab." Zell puffed.
Zell and Squall ran to the building and found the air-conditioned lab. Inside scientists held syringes and tools.
One scientist was covered in blood and grease. Many of the others were covered in oils and other greases.
"Gentlemen how may I be of assistance to you?" One lab man asked.
"We were sent to check on the progress of the bomb and its structured form. Please take us to the bomb." Squall answered.
"Um...well that is not my department. Herm can take you there." The man said.
The man called Herm approached them ands shook their hands.

The bomb was nearly completed.
"Is there anything else I can do for you gentlemen?" Herm asked.
"Yeah say hello to Hyne for us." Squall said as he attacked Herm and all of the other scientists.
"Set the fuse." Squall said.
"Let's go." Zell answered.
"You go. I have to save Seifer." Squall said guiltily.
Zell removed his mask.
"You have only ten minutes. May Hyne walk with you dude." Zell said. Zell took off for the nearest exit.
Squall took off to the brig. By the gate there stood a motorcycle.
Eight minutes to go.
Squall drove through the brig; cutting doors open along his way. Prisoners screamed their thanks as they ran for an exit.
"Squall, help me." Seifer called down the way.
Five minutes to go.
Squall pushed the bike to go faster and cut open Seifer's door.
"Get on." Squall said.
"I'll drive." Seifer said as he pushed Squall to the back of the bike.
Four minutes to go.
Seifer laughed and swerved into the wall knocking Squall off of the bike.
"Later." Seifer called as the bike flew toward the exit.
Two minutes to go.
Squall looked at his leg and saw the bone popping out of the knee.
One minute.
"SEIFER!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Squall yelled.
Thirty seconds.
Seifer caught up with Zell at the exit.
"Where's Squall." Zell called.
"He gonna go and see Hyne." Seifer called as he sped past Zell.
"SQUALL!!!!!!!!" Zell yelled.
Zell's yells were drowned out with a loud bang. The entire base exploded and smoke filled the air.
Zell took off to find Squall. It could not be too late.