Chap 8 (Training and temptation)
Rinoa entered the training center and started training. She defeated a couple of grats and
other monsters and was getting the hang of when to press the gunblade trigger. "I have to
get better," Rinoa told herself, "I have to." Rinoa kept on practicing until she was able to
cause thousands of damage in hp and do one hit kills. "Okay, time for limit breaks,"
Rinoa said determined. She looked for a monster and this time it was a huge T-Rexaur.
Rinoa casted an aura to herself and charged up to do lionheart. "I can learn this I know I
can!" Rinoa jumped up and started to strike the T-Rexaur with strong swift blows, but
she was only able to keep it up for seconds. The T-Rexaur fell, but Rinoa knew that her
move was incomplete. "One more time," Rinoa said more determined this time. She
warmed up with a couple monsters and eventually met up with another T-Rexaur. "This
is it," said Rinoa casting an aura to herself, "LIONHEART!" Rinoa struck the T-Rexaur
with countless swift and strong blows. Rinoa did not tire and she kept striking until the
aura wore off. The T-Rexaur was more than killed, it was over killed. It was sliced to
pieces and blood gushed out of its body endlessly. Rinoa took a deep breath and looked
at her accomplishment, she was thrilled. She had done the move perfectly! Suddenly she
heard voices. "Rinoa! Rinoa!" She turned around and saw her party. Selphie got to her
first. (As always) "Rinoa! Um…that was great. Getting the hang of the gun blade now
huh?" Selphie asked timidly. "Yeah, I guess…" Rinoa replied. "Are you kidding! You
totally kicked that T-Rexaur's ass!" Zell exclaimed, "You were just like Squ…" "Quiet
Zell!" said Irvine cutting him off. "Huh?" said Zell surprised. "Um…we're in
Fisherman's horizon Rinoa. We have to walk to Esthar from there, because you know
that the garden can't fly to Esthar." Quistis said getting right to the point. "Can't we take
the Ragnarok?" Rinoa asked them surprised. "Um, well no. The estharians took it.
We've sent word to Laguna that we were coming, and he told us we could have the
Ragnarok when we get there." Quistis answered. "Okay, then let's go." Rinoa said
quickly, lifting the bloody gunblade on her shoulders. "Okay, let's go," said Irvine
following Rinoa. Everyone followed Rinoa worried.
Squall
Squall sat in his room of confinement and kept thinking. I hope everyone forgot about me
by now. I know that's not too hard. Rinoa…I wonder…Are you okay? Are you safe? I can
see you briefly with my power and I can sense your presence briefly also, but I cannot do
it for long. Why are you so sad Rinoa? Why can't you forget about me about us? You're
making everyone worry about you…they probably think this is all my fault…I want to see
you Rinoa…I'll try using my powers again. Squall formed magic in his hand and
concentrated on Rinoa. He saw her, and she was fighting with the others. They were in
the great salt lake. They're going to Esthar…the sorceress… They were fighting the
undead abadon that they had already defeated once. Squall watched everyone fight,
wishing he could be there to lend a hand. He watched Rinoa the most. Nice use of my gun
blade Rinoa…I'm really happy you know how to use it. Squall watched her handle the
gun blade and it reminded him of himself on how he maneuvered it so easily, the way
Rinoa was doing now. He kept watching the battle and he saw that Rinoa was knocked
out. She was very weak, and she tried to stand up, but could only barely sit. The others
tried to help her, but the abadon was attacking them, and the rest were either stopped
temporarily, immobilized, unable to move. Squall watched helplessly as the abadon
advanced to Rinoa. No…Rinoa! Without thinking another thought, Squall sent his great
magic to shield Rinoa. The shield protected her and when the abadon touched the shield,
it was destroyed. Squall watched relieved, until he heard the alarm. The alarm went on
and the estharians were all crowding and running by his chamber and calculating the
controls in his room. He could hear them briefly but, he heard once sentence to
understand enough. "The sorcerer used his powers! Stop him! Monsters are appearing all
over Esthar!" Squall knew that using his powers would destroy the world. Just by merely
helping Rinoa, he created chaos in Esthar. He quickly cleared his mind and regained
composure to stop the monsters. Squall sighed. I can't even help her, or I'd bring chaos
in this world…
Well that's all for chap8, I'll update tomorrow! Thanks for the reviews!For my first fanfic, I'm not doing so bad!
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