Balamb Garden (and Balamb) was in difficult situation, because it wasn't officially in war with Galbadia, but it was unsure if it was safe for the Garden to stay in the city. Headmaster Cid and Squall were having a heated discussion about this topic.
"Squall, we cannot risk the lives of the people in this Garden! I am going to tell them to take course back to Balamb."
"But why? We have promised to support them till the end. Besides, we haven't lost yet! We don't know if Esthar will become our ally! Zell might return!"
"Don't you get it! This war will end today, and it will end in Galbadia's victory. You can't just trust that things will turn out okay."
"But... phew. I guess you are right."
Squall looked sad, maybe a little disappointed. His important role in the war had made it an obsession to him.
Xu rushed into Cid's office. "Headmaster! Squall! You two, you'd better come to the 2nd floor deck!"
She told them what was happening, but they had prove that with their own eyes. A miracle had happened! And that miracle came in the form of Ragnarok. The massive red ship was flying in the sky like the GF Phoenix; coming to revive dead fighters. What a beautiful sight that was!
"Let's get down to the beach!" Headmaster said, filled with enthusiasm.
After the airship (or spaceship) had landed safely, its door opened and Laguna descended to the beach, followed by Kiros, Ward, Vincent Gunzler and the disciplinary committee of B-Garden. Laguna shaked hands with Cid.
"Seems like we arrived in time," he said. "I have a bunch of soldiers on board right now, and there are more coming later. We have a lot to discuss and a lot of bureocracy to deal with, but let's do that later."
"Agreed. Now we just have to concentrate on pushing the Galbadians out of the city."
"Excuse me." Squall shaked hands with Laguna. "I need to ask you a favor..."
"Sure, Squall. What is it?"
"I sent Zell with... an another person to Timber." He felt it'd be too complicated to talk about the former Galbadian general. "They won't be able to come back here because of the war. But if I could use Ragnarok..."
"Hmm. Alright, but don't let them damage it! I'll make Kiros and Ward come with you."
"Great."
