Rinoa was standing in the harbor of Balamb, almost motionless, looking at the sunset which reflected from the surface of the water. It had been two days since Squall had been sent to Deling City. She hadn't been told anything about his mission, but she knew that it was something important. She wished to see him again soon and she couldn't stop worrying.

"Rinoa!"

She turned around to see who was yelling her name and saw Zell and Angelo. She wondered why Angelo was with him. Had he been in her house?

"I visited your house," Zell said. "You weren't there, so Angelo led me here."

"Ah. I see."

"Listen, Rinoa, I shouldn't tell you this, but I think that Squall's in trouble."

"Wha... how...?"

Rinoa had had a bad feeling about Squall's mission since the beginning.

"I'm not sure what has happened," Zell explained, "but I've got orders to go to Deling City immediately."

"I'm coming with you!" Rinoa said with a serious tone in her voice.

"That's what I thought. Pack your things; the train is leaving soon."


A lot of thoughts came into Rinoa's mind when she sat in the SEED cabinet with Zell and Angelo. She was worried about what might've happened to Squall and that she wasn't allowed to participate in the mission in any way. The train would reach Deling City in the morning, so she decided to go to sleep, when the door was cnocked.

"Come on in!" Zell said loudly.

The door was opened and Seifer, Raijin and Fujin came inside. Rinoa and Zell were surprised to see them there.

"Hmm... so you broke the rules and brought her with you," Seifer said.

"PUNISHMENT."

"No, Fujin. I won't tell anyone."

Now they were even more surprised.

"What're you planning?" Zell asked.

"You didn't kill me, when we battled and I was manipulated by Ultimecia. Let's just say that this is my way to thank you."

"Ok, cool. But why are you here?"

"Did I forget to tell you? I've been a member of SEED since yesterday. Just like Fujin and Raijin."

"Gongratulations," Rinoa said.

"Thank you. Now let's get some sleep. It's gonna be a long ride..."

Seifer's posse didn't know anything about the upcoming mission, either. They all went to sleep without knowing what tomorrow would bring. And the train kept on going...