Into The Darkness


Glancing back and forth, there seemed to be no way to enter the prison. Hidden behind a huge boulder, Squall was able to get a full view of the prison and the guards protecting it outside. He lowered his head and ducked down when he saw one advanced towards him but to his relief, the Soldier turned around and marched back to his position.

Squall had been kneeling at the same place for some good minutes now and still he did not find an opportunity to head in. What made it worst was the scorching sun burning against his skin and the constant wind blowing sand into his eyes. If only he was strong enough, he would have been able to fight his way through. He could just barge in but if they caught him as a fraud, it will be all over. He realized it was best to play it safe. After all, he couldn't count on Seifer for he did not even receive any news as to his whereabouts with the others.

He gritted his teeth as more Soldiers walked back and forth. How was he going to make it pass them? He could be squatting here for hours, possibly until they have executed Rinoa.

he cursed lightly under his breath.

Suddenly, one of the guards rushed out in alert. Squall squinted his eyes and peered over the rock to get a better view at what was going on. This could be the chance he had been waiting for all along.

SeeDs were in here before! They just wounded four of the guards inside!

What!? You're kidding! Curse them! They must have come for the Sorceress!

Rinoa....so they did try to come for her...I wonder what happened to them?

Lets get moving then!

As soon as he saw the remaining Soldiers dispersed, he immediately abandoned the boulder and ran towards the prison. He knew the execution chamber was inside and it was most likely where they were planning on executing Rinoa. Sucking in a deep breath, he had to take the most direct approach-by heading straight in. He had checked the whole layout and there was no other way to enter. Smoothing out the rather large uniform, he carefully opened the door.

There were the two previous guards he had just seen before trying to tend the four wounded ones on the floor.

One of them looked up at Squall. Hey you!


Keep a close eye on the Sorceress will you? Who knows when her SeeD friends will be back? We have already let five of them escape before.

So they're gone already...

I will Sir.

After a brief salute, he found the staircase and made his way up to the top level. The execution chamber was not heavily guarded. Only a few guards stood near the entrance.

Approaching them, Squall said, I was asked to check the last minute procedures before the Sorceress's execution.

I see...hurry up. The Soldiers moved out of the way, allowing the Commander to enter.

A wave of past memories came back when he entered the room. He could still remember the fresh pain of the electricity running through his body. The torture cell was still there. He remembered his painful screams and trying to lie his way out to protect Garden and SeeDs. Seifer had turned against them and Garden and was seeking to destroy the very home he had grew up in.

It's funny how he claims that he wants to help us now when he betrayed us in the past...that man can't be trusted...

He swiftly glanced around the room. In the far corner, a table filled with various vials of fluids was piled against each other. He made his way over and examined each of them carefully.

This is it...

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Damnit! I can't just sit here and do nothing while Rinoa is going to be executed in a matter of minutes!! Seifer barked. He furiously slammed his Hyperion into the ground causing the other SeeDs to wince at his action.

Seifer, calm down! Zell urged. Rinoa is not going to die tonight! I swear I'll bring down the whole Galbadian government if anything happens to her.

So Chickenwuss, what do YOU plan to do!? We are sitting here doing absolutely NOTHING, Seifer spat.

There was a light knock on the door before the Instructor entered the classroom. She walked to the others with a worried look on her face.

Guys, I went back to the Infirmary and Squall isn't there.

Seifer snickered bitterly to himself. Great...this is just great...how the hell did I get myself into this?

All heads turned to Seifer.

What are we going to do? asked Selphie quietly.

We're going to the Prison again and we'll try to save Rinoa once more. The Ex-knight picked his gunblade back up and placed it back into it's sheath. We're heading there right now. We can't come up with a plan anyway. It seems as if we have no choice but to break in directly and take down all the guards so make sure you're all well equipped. As for Squall, I don't give a damn. He can take care of himself.

a voice spoke from behind. Nida walked in, joining the conversation. Squall told me he had a plan and he's in the Prison right now.

With a scowl on her face, Quistis walked up to Nida and scolded him. And you actually let him go out on his own against all those soldiers in his condition!? What is wrong with you?

Quistis, forgive me but there was nothing I could have done. His mind was made up and I had no choice but to let him go... Nida replied calmly. I suggested he stayed here while you guys got the work done but he insisted that he should be there in case you guys fail to accomplish what you had planned to do.

Well you know what!? Seifer cut in angrily. I wouldn't bet my money that this plan of his is going to work so we're heading out there as well! Nida, pilot the Garden further into the desert. We're heading back.

Nida shook his head. I don't think that's such a good idea. The whole place is probably swarmed by now.

Well you know what!? MY mind is made up and you can either get us there or we're going there ourselves! Surely the whole broadcasting committee is going to be there and we'll just blend in with them.
Right! Then we will move in and cut through all the soldiers. Sounds like a plan to me! Selphie cheered. Come on! Lets head out!

Knowing there was no way to persuade them, Nida finally gave in. With a sigh, he added, Fine...but remember, there are ALOT of these Galbadian goons so please be careful. You might end up losing your own life...I'll leave now and I'll pilot the Garden closer but please remember, don't overdo it. Who knows what the Galbadian government will do? I mean, if Caraway is willing to have his own daughter executed, there is no telling what else he has in store.

Rinoa...I won't fail you this time.







Author's Notes: I am so so so sooooo sorry for the long update! I know I promised a chapter during Thanksgiving and now its a new year! I'm really sorry! Alot has happened and I was sick for a long time so I didn't write and during the holidays, I was out most of the time so I couldn't update then either. Ahh! Please forgive me for this short chapter as well. I have been really busy and now I can't make any guarantees as to when the next chapter will be out. I hope it wasn't too bad! So sorry again guys!!