The Garden was expanded after settling it down permanently. Aside from the sun room designed for Squall it also housed a global airport. And it was here that the majestic Ragnorak was kept.
Squall stepped up to this behemoth and marveled at the elegant curves as if the eloquence of poetry manifested itself in the form of a machine. Thinking back to his schooling days Squall remembered a lesson on a group of ancient warriors who painted fierce faces on their ships in hopes of infusing their bravery into the wood that made up the ships. It seemed that the creators or the Ragnorak had the same feeling. Squall's eyes traced the lines forming the face of the Ragnorak. Determined and fierce, Squall felt respect for the ancient icon.
Unfortunately, the Garden's engineers have learned as much as they can from the Ragnorak and presently the ship is retired. On display for the younger generation. People come and visit, pointing excitedly at the ship and saying, "Leonhart flew that to the ends of the world." Without really know anything about it. Squall felt some regret for not motioning to keep the ship in the air, where it belonged. Something so beautiful should not be cooped up and be gawked over for all of eternity.
Realizing the time Squall quickly walked to his appointed aircraft. This was made from the knowledge gained from the Ragnorak. Although the technology is better than the ancient Ragnorak it lacked the soul of the old machine. This new craft was named Kalisto, meaning in an ancient tongue, "most beautiful". Squall didn't agree about it being the most beautiful craft but he had to agree that it was one of the better looking ones.
Kalisto was just as big as the Ragnorak. After viewing the sharpness of the Ragnorak Squall had to say that the Kalisto was softer and more refined. It was as if a person were trying to sculpt a woman out of metal and wires. The Kalisto stood majestically in the sun, demanding that the elements yield to her while the Ragnorak was in the museum reminiscing about old war stories.
Squall noticed two figures standing at the hatch to the Kalisto. The two figures turned out to be Zell and Seifer. Squall was surprised at the sight of Seifer and once he was in distance said, "What are you doing here, Seifer?"
"I'm coming along. Why else do you think I'm here?" Seifer answered.
"I didn't know you were part of the team that usually came to these things." Squall said, hoping that it was all a joke.
"Well, since I'm here I might as well go along." Seifer said sarcastically. And so the three of them boarded the ship in silence. Squall did not even look at Zell even if he was dying to look. With the addition of Seifer, Squall's plan of mending an old friendship was in jeopardy.
Squall, Seifer, and Zell marched up the ramp into the Kalisto's bay without another word. The door hissed and the hydraulics pulled the ramp up and secured it. The ship is almost automatic in every aspect. The three team members methodically stowed away their belongings in their respective quarters and made their way to the bridge. Zell was in front since he was the most familiar with the Kalisto. He punched the buttons expertly and soon everything was set into place and the ship glided to their destination without any noticeable vibrations everyone was so familiar with.
When everything was deemed okay Squall stood up and called the other two into the conference room. "Zell, lead us to the conference room." Squall said since he didn't know where anything was in this ship.
The Kalisto was expertly designed. The hallways were sleek and elegant. Upon touching any part of the wall a display would pop up in which Squall could perform a number of tasks. The doors hissed open expertly and closed silently. And the conference room was comfortable but maintained the formality required.
Squall stood up in front of the other two as if many were crowded into the conference room. "As I have been briefed, this island is located off the coast of Esthar. Although it is somewhat on the small side it shows weird energy fluctuations. We are going to investigate. A few theories on the energy fluctuations range from a man-made laboratory to a few dragons mating so keep on your toes. Any more questions may be answered in the official debriefing, which I have in my hands."
No one spoke. And so the three of them exited the room silently and the door was silent in return.