Chapter 6 (The flower field)
Rinoa walked at the hallways of Balamb Garden thinking only one thought. The flower f
field. I must go to the flower field. She went up the elevator to the pilot deck and
confronted Nida. "Nida, could you land the garden? I need to go somewhere." Rinoa
asked in a monotonous tone. "It's about Squall isn't it?" Nida asked, "The headmaster
told me he left." "Yes. It is. This is important to me Nida. Please land the garden." Rinoa
said in the same tone. "Alright," Nida sighed, "I'll land. But be careful and please don't
be gone long. I won't be able to forgive myself if you get killed out there. There are more
monsters because of the lunar cry, so please don't be gone long." "Thank you Nida. I
really appreciate this. I promise I won't be gone for more than an hour. Please don't tell
anybody I left the garden. I want to go alone." Rinoa requested. "Alright, I won't." Nida
answered. Nida landed the garden and Rinoa left still carrying the same thought. Rinoa
traveled to Matron's house quickly battling a few monsters along the way. Thank
goodness Nida landed near Matron's house, thought Rinoa.
Rinoa then went to the
flower field and sat down at one of the broken stone pillars of the orphanage. She looked
around. No Squall. I know he promised, that he'd be here. But for reason he can't. Why?
Then Rinoa spotted something by one of the broken stone pillars. It was some sort of
case, and Rinoa lifted it up to look at it more. "Griever," Rinoa said as she saw the
picture of Griever on the case. It was Squall's gunblade case. But is the gunblade inside?
Rinoa thought. Rinoa opened the case to find out and saw that it was indeed there. The
gunblade that Squall always fought with, upgraded, and treasured. It was in the latest
most strongest model now, the lionheart. Squall had always treasured his gunblade and
gave it the best care he could provide. Rinoa picked it up and held it. It's so heavy. What
does Squall mean by use it well? Did he want it to serve some purpose? Then suddenly
Rinoa remembered. The sorceress! Squall wants me to defeat Adel and Ultimecia! That's
probably what he meant! He wants me to finish what he started…don't worry Squall, I'll
do it. I won't die until I fulfill your wish. And even if I do die, I know I tried to at least.
Rinoa swung the gunblade a couple times. I have to learn how to use this! Rinoa thought.
Rinoa unstrapped the rising sun (Rinoa's weapon. upgraded from the pinwheel.) from her
wrist and threw it down. "I can't use that anymore." Rinoa said taking one last look at it
and then focusing her attention to learning how to use the gunblade. She wasn't getting
the hang of it at all, but she kept trying. She knew she had too. Suddenly, she heard
voices. "Rinoa! Rinoa!" She turned around and saw that it was Zell, Irvine, Selphie, and
Quistis. Rinoa merely stared at them not even waving. What are they doing here? I
thought that I told Nida I wanted to go alone! Rinoa screamed in her thoughts. They ran
over to Rinoa who was exhausted from training. "Rini! Why'd you just go like that? I
was so worried about you!" said Selphie almost screaming. Rinoa didn't respond. "Hey,
is that Squall's gunblade?" Zell asked surprised. "…yes." Rinoa answered almost
whispering. "He gave it to me." Rinoa quietly added. "Rinoa, I know it hurts that Squall
left without a reason. We don't get it either…" Irvine told her gently. Rinoa could tell
that they were trying to cheer her up. When Rinoa didn't answer, Quistis spoke. "We're
hurt to Rinoa, you can always talk to us. Don't leave the burden to yourself, cause you're
not the only one suffering. We all are." Quistis said reassuringly. "Thanks guys…" Rinoa
muttered not meaning it. She knew they were trying to cheer her up, but whatever they
do, they wouldn't be able to. Rinoa put the gunblade back in the case and carried it.
"C'mon let's go back to garden," Rinoa said to end the discussion. "Rini…please… are
you okay?" Selphie said worried. "I'm fine Selphie, just a little sad. Now that I talked to
you guys, it doesn't hurt that much anymore." Rinoa lied. I have to lie. Or they'll just
keep talking to me. It'll get nowhere, because, words can't. They can't bring back Squall.
"We're glad we were able to help Rinoa," Quistis said, "Just don't run away like that
okay?" Rinoa nodded and they all headed back to Balamb garden.
Rinoa went back to her room with the gunblade without speaking to anybody. Don't
worry Squall, I will defeat the sorceress'. Rinoa said in her thoughts. Rinoa took out the
gunblade again and stroke it gently. When she put it back, she realized there was more in
the case. She saw Squall's griever necklace and his black gloves. Rinoa quickly took
them out and looked at them. She wore the griever necklace and Squall's black gloves.
Then she took out Squall's ring from her other necklace and put it in her finger. Squall…
I'll be you…I'll make sure no one forgets you… Rinoa said in her thoughts, No one will
forget you… as long as I'm here. I'll be Squall…I'll take your place… Rinoa sank in her
bed to sleep, and before she fell asleep, she muttered, "Don't worry Squall…"
Well that's all for chapter 6!Thanks for reading everybody! Please review!
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