Flower Field

by Love Mamo

A Squall and Rinoa story. It's an alternate reality themed story. What if Sis never left Squall? How would Squall's present personality change? This is a Squall and Rinoa story with many chapters based on some changes in Squall's past.

2. Chapter 2

Flower Field

The story continues. Now, Squall and Rinoa are getting closer. Squall is beginning to realize he has romantic feelings for Rinoa. Meanwhile, Rinoa soon meets Ellone and a love triangle is formed. Oh, and for the comments, thank you. I need to work on my story. However, when I read the comments, I was already almost done with the second chapter. So I'll be re-uploading the first two chapters to make it better. I do have a lot of dialogue. I seem to be rewriting the story with some differences. I hope I can get my story to get better. I will be rewriting the story, but their will be changes. I will be portraying some characters with different personalities to add variety into the story, but they will blend back. I know I seem to just be writing the story again, with a difference in Squall's personality. A lot of the dialogue is based off of the dialogue from the game. I want to make Squall and Rinoa closer this time and rewrite FFVIII, with Rinoa and Squall having a very strong relationship. This is a pro- Rinoa and Squall story, for Rinoa and Squall fans. Rinoa and Squall are a great couple. Since the first two chapters are written, once I get to the third, I'll start editing my earlier chapters and start editing based on my reviews.

Chapter 2

Squall looked at the phone. He sighed.

"I'll call them back.", Squall said.

"What?", the person asked.

"I'm in the middle of something.", Squall said.

"It's from some girl named Ellone.", the person said.

"I'm busy right now.", Squall said.

"It's important.", the messenger told him. Squall sighed and picked up the phone.

"Hey.", Squall said. "Yeah. I understand. That's not for awhile. Okay. Bye.", Squall said and hung up. He walked back to the others.

"Hey.", Rinoa said.

"Hey.", Squall said.

"What was the message?", Rinoa asked.

"Nothing.", Squall replied.

"Doesn't sound like nothing.", Rinoa told him.

"It's late. Let's go on.", Squall said.

"Okay.", Rinoa replied.

"Ahem. To enter you must pass a test of skill.", someone towards the door said.

"We have a mission. We were hired.", Squall said.

"There is a student ID in a tomb near here. Get it and you'll enter.

"Okay.", Squall said.

"Let's go.", Rinoa told him. Squall and Rinoa walked with the others in town.

"This is a big city.", Squall said.

"I'll show you the hotel.", Rinoa told him.

"Wait!", Squall exclaimed.

"You guys have fun.", Zell said. He looked over at Selphie.

"Where do you wanna go?", Selphie asked Zell.

"Well, I guess it's just us.", Rinoa said.

"The famous hotel.", Squall said. It looks great, Squall thought. He looked over at Rinoa.

"Let's go.", Rinoa told him. They entered the hotel room.

"Are you two together?", the attendant asked.

"WHAT!", they exclaimed. Squall and Rinoa blushed. They looked at each other.

"There's a free room in there. You'll have to pay, though. You can go downstairs as well.", the attendant said.

"We'll go downstairs.", Rinoa said, blushing. Squall and Rinoa walked down the steps as they arrived at the bottom of the hotel room.

"It looks amazing.", Squall said. He looked around the room. He saw a piano. He looked at Rinoa. He felt relaxed, yet a bit nervous. I like it here, Squall thought.

"Want to sit down?", Rinoa asked. Rinoa sat down in a chair. Squall sat by her.

"Are you trying to seduce me?", Squall teased.

"You wish.", Rinoa said.

"You invited me to a hotel.", Squall said.

"It was to look around.", Rinoa told him.

"It's great here.", Squall said.

"Ready to get up?", Rinoa asked.

"Yeah.", Squall said. They walked upstairs.

"Want to walk around town?", Rinoa asked.

"Sure.", Squall replied. They walked together around town. They town was lovely at night.

"This is a large city.", Squall said.

"I know.", Rinoa told him.

"How do you know it so well?", Squall asked.

"This is where I spent my childhood.", Rinoa told him.

"Oh.", Squall replied.

"It's great here.", Rinoa told him.

"Ready to go?", Squall asked.

"Sure.", Rinoa said. They joined the others and walked outside.

"Wow, this place is big.", Squall said, when they arrived at the tomb.

"I'm a bit nervous.", Rinoa said.

"Scared stiff, huh?", Squall asked.

"Hey!", Rinoa exclaimed.

"Just teasing.", Squall said.

"I'm fine.", Rinoa said. They entered the tomb and walked around. They found an ID and continued to explore the tomb. They soon traveled back to Deling City.

"We are back.", Squall said.

"It's late.", Rinoa said.

"Let's go to the mansion.", Squall said. Everyone walked over to the bridge.

"You may enter.", the doorman said. They all walked inside. Squall looked over at Rinoa. He noticed she was nervous.

"What's wrong?", Squall asked.

"I'm fine.", Rinoa said. They entered the mansion.

"How long have we been waiting?", Squall asked after some time.

"He always does this.", Rinoa said.

"It'll be done in time.", Squall told her.

"I'm going to find out what's going on.", Rinoa said, leaving. "Oh, by the way, this is my house. So don't worry.", Rinoa said.

A few minutes later, Caraway entered.

"So it is SeeD.", Caraway said.

"Where's Rinoa?", Squall asked.

"Rinoa, my daughter, well, I'm worried about her. I thought I'd keep her here during the mission.", Caraway said.

"Oh.", Squall replied. He wished he could be with Rinoa some more.

"You guys seem completely different.", Zell said.

"We are. It has caused controversy.", Caraway said.

"We await your orders.", Squall said. Rinoa's orders are important to us. I feel close to her. We are getting closer everyday, Squall thought. "We are helping Rinoa. We have a contract with her. Therefore, I hope you can respect her, because she's more then just a client to us. She's a good person. She's trying really hard.", Squall said.

"Squall?", Quistis asked.

"I'm sorry.", Squall said. I don't know how that came out. It wasn't until now that I've realized how important Rinoa is to me… to us, Squall thought.

"You've changed, Squall.", Zell said.

"I...", Squall began. He suddenly felt himself turning red.

"I will explain the plan pertaining to the Sorceress.", Caraway said in a stern voice. They followed him out.

"Yes.", Squall replied.

"Sorceress Edea is going to establish herself as a central figure in Galbadia.", Caraway explained.

The Sorceress is named Edea, Squall thought.

"There is going to be a parade that is held. The Sorceress shall appear.", Caraway continued.

This is a serious mission. I know I should be concentrating on it. I'm beginning to think of Rinoa more and more. She's on my mind, Squall thought. He followed the others around Deling City. As Caraway explained the mission, Rinoa was on his mind. After walking through the city, they returned to the mansion.

"Who shall lead the sniper team?", Caraway asked.

"I will.", Squall said. Squall wished he could talk to Rinoa one last time as he left to go to his post. As he left, Rinoa entered the room.

"Where's Squall?", Rinoa asked.

"Rinoa, we have to get down to business.", Quistis said.

"I-I know. But, I have a plan. I have an Odine Bangle you see, and…", Rinoa began.

"We must leave now. We don't have time.", Quistis said coldly as she left.

"But…", Rinoa began.

"Do you have a plan?", Quistis asked.

"That's what were going to discuss.", Rinoa said.

"What exactly are you going to do with it? You need to stay here. You don't have a plan. Until you have a plan, you can't try things like that.", Quistis said, leaving.

"I…", Rinoa said. Rinoa looked down. She wanted to help. She knew if she tried hard enough, she could help. She wanted to prove to Squall that she could help him. "I know it's not just a game. I know it's a mission. I can help you.", Rinoa said. Quistis had left. Rinoa looked around. "It's not like I don't have a plan. I can help.", Rinoa said.

Squall walked outside.

"People are saying this Edea is supposed to be evil.", Irvine mentioned.

"Nothing is pure evil or pure good. There are two sides with different opinions. Both sides blame the other. It's our views and standpoints that separate us. There's no good or bad side, just two sides holding different views", Squall said.

"Since when did you talk so much?", Irvine asked.

"Let's go.", Squall said.. He saw Caraway.

"Why is the Sorceress having a parade like this?", Squall asked. He listened to Caraway's response, but something else was on his mind.

Rinoa sat down in the mansion.

"Stay here.", Caraway said, leaving.

"Oh no! He's going to lock me in.", Rinoa said. She knew that if Caraway locked her here, she couldn't be able to help Squall. She wanted to prove herself, to show that she could do this. She ran out. "I...I can do it...", she said.

"Do you think she's safe?", Squall asked.

"Who?", Irvine questioned.

"….", Squall trailed off. He didn't know how he should respond.

"You're into her, aren't you?", Irvine asked.

"What?", Squall questioned.

"Squall, you like Rinoa. You pretend to tease her and argue, but you care about her. I may not have known you that long, but from what I've heard, and the way you sound and look when you speak about her, I can tell you care about her a lot.", Irvine said.

"I…", Squall began.

"Ask her out.", Irvine told him.

"What?', Squall asked. "Irvine, we have to go.", Squall said.

Rinoa began to climb up. She had an idea. "I'm not a SeeD, but... I can do this... This isn't some kind of game...", Rinoa said. She knew she could help. She wanted to show Squall that he could count on her. She wanted to prove it. She began to climb up. She gulped as she saw the Sorceress sitting on a chair.

"Yes?", a voice asked.

"Um… excuse me…", Rinoa began. "I'm the daughter of General Caraway and I'd like to… pay my respects. I have brought a small gift. Please…", Rinoa began.

"Oh?", Edea asked.

"Huh?", Rinoa questioned. She gasped as Edea used her powers to levitate her in the air. Edea looked toward Rinoa. Rinoa gasped.

Squall looked up and saw Edea. The parade was going on.

"Rinoa!", Squall exclaimed, catching a view of Rinoa.

"Hello." , Edea began. "I am the Sorceress you all have come to see. All of you worship me. Who are you? How you celebrate me coming here with joy and happiness, hailing me, the one you all condemned. Generations have passed with stories of sorceresses being ruthless. Have you now shame? Where is the sorceress you all fear? She stands before you now. Ha ha ha ha ha!", Edea said.

"What's going on?", Squall asked.

"What's with Edea?", Irvine questioned.

"A new era has begun.", Edea said. She took Deling and cast a spell on him, pushing him to the side. "No one can help you now, a crowd is abound, watching you.", Edea said. "Sit back and enjoy the show.", she screamed. "I assure you, this is only the beginning. A new reign of terror is approaching. I will let you live a reality beyond your imagination.", Edea said. "Now let's end the ceremony with a sacrifice.", Edea said.

"Wait!", Squall gasped. "Rinoa's up there! I have to help her!", Squall exclaimed. The parade was starting. "Let's go!", Squall said. He ran past Irvine. Hold on, Rinoa. I'm coming, Squall thought. Squall ran quickly to help Rinoa. Irvine followed him.

"Squall, I'm here to help you.", Irvine said. A float passed by. Seifer stood on the platform.

"Seifer!", Squall exclaimed.

"Squall?", Irvine asked.

"I need to save Rinoa. I have to go. Meet me at the place.", Squall said. He ran and found Rinoa. He saw two iguanas charging. "Rinoa!", Squall exclaimed. "Step away from Rinoa!", Squall said. After defeating the iguanas, Squall ran to Rinoa. "Are you okay?", Squall asked.

"Squall! Thank you. I'm really glad you saved me.", Rinoa said.

"You had me worried. Please, don't put yourself in danger. You had me so worried.", Squall said.

"I was scared…", Rinoa said.

"Hm?", Squall asked.

"…Really scared.", Rinoa said. She held Squall's arm gently.

"It's over now.", Squall told her in a comforting voice.

"I was scared. Really, really scared. I thought I could do it, but then, I don't know.", Rinoa said.

"You're used to battles, right?", Squall asked.

"I couldn't… I just couldn't… I couldn't fight alone.", Rinoa said.

You're not ready for all this, Squall thought. He looked at Rinoa. He was so glad she was safe. He was so worried. Seeing her made him feel happy.

"Squall, I… I'm sorry. When I'm with you, I feel like I can do it, like I can handle the battles. However, when you were gone, I just felt so nervous. I didn't know if I could do it. I needed you here. Thank you for coming.", Rinoa said.

"Rinoa...", Squall began. "Just stay close to me.", Squall said.

"Squall…", Rinoa said. She looked after him. With him I feel I can do anything. We argue a lot and he loved to tease me, but those words… They give me comfort, Rinoa thought. She followed Squall. They arrived at the carousel.

"Irvine, you ready?", Squall asked. Their was no reply. I can't hear anything. I wonder what's going on in the parade. Seifer… So he's alive, Squall thought. I'm glad Seifer's alive, however, he looks different from the Seifer I know, Squall thought. Squall looked at Rinoa.

"Squall?", Rinoa asked.

"Rinoa… Seifer's alive.", Squall said. "He was in the parade with the sorceress.", Squall told her.

"…What does it mean?", Rinoa asked.

"Who knows.", Squall said. If I have to fight the sorceress directly... Would I have to go through Seifer? What should I do?, Squall thought.

"Squall?", Rinoa asked.

"Rinoa, I know how you feel. Seifer was close to me too. Seifer's in the parade. We may… we may have to fight him.", Squall said.

"You're both… prepared, right?", Rinoa asked. "That's the kind of world you live in. You've had a lot of emotional training. But… of course, I'd rather it not happen.", Rinoa said.

"……..", Squall was silent. "Rinoa, I… I know how you feel. Seifer and I were very close. It'll be really hard for me. I know we may argue a lot and have lots of fights, but if it ends that way and you need someone to talk to, I'm here.", Squall said.

"You and Seifer were really close. It'll be hard for you, too, won't it?", Rinoa asked.

"Yes. Yes it will.", Squall said.

"I want to try to be like you. Thinking I can handle everything. I wish I was more like you.", Rinoa said.

"You're fine being who you are. Be yourself.", Squall said.

"Is the almighty Squall complimenting me of all people?", Rinoa asked teasingly.

"Don't get your hopes up.", Squall replied jokingly.

"Anyway, I think I'm ready.", Rinoa said.

"Me too. It's all up to Irvine.", Squall said.

"Yeah.", Rinoa replied.

"This will be hard for both of us, but we can do it.", Squall said.

I can if I'm with you,Rinoa thought.

"I'll go check on Irvine.", Squall said.

The affect Squall has on me is so amazing, Rinoa thought. We may argue a lot, but I admire him.

"Irvine, what's going on?", Squall's voice called out. Rinoa's head turned.

"I can't do it.", Irvine said.

"What?", Squall asked.

"I just can't. I try to stay cool but, I can't.", Irvine said.

"Just shoot.", Squall replied.

"I can't!", Irvine exclaimed.

"Irvine, calm down.", Squall said.

"Everyone's counting on you. I don't care if you miss. Whatever happens, just leave the rest to us. Just think of it as a signal. A sign for us to make out move.", Squall said.

Wow… he gives some really good advice, Rinoa thought.

"Just a signal…", Irvine said, trailing off.

"You can do it.", Squall said. Rinoa held her breath as she watched Irvine shoot. He missed.

"It's ok. Your aim was perfect. Just leave the rest up to me. I'm goin' in for the sorceress. Irvine, Rinoa, just be ready to back me up.", Squall said.

"Good luck.", Rinoa whispered.

"Take care of Rinoa.", Squall told Irvine.

"Be safe.", Rinoa whispered.

Squall leaped from above with his gunblade and jumped. Rinoa watched as he jumped into a car and swerved through the crowd. He looked so professional, like he knew what he was doing. He drove quickly and went to the platform. Rinoa watched in awe. He truly knew what he was doing.

Squall walked over to the float and saw Seifer.

"So this is how it turned out.", Seifer said.

"What's going on, Seifer?", Squall asked.

"I am now the Sorceress' Knight. My dream is being fulfilled, Squall.", Seifer said.

"Seifer, it's me, Squall. Were on your side. What's happened to you?", Squall asked.

"Let's go. Squall, you're mine!", Seifer exclaimed. Squall stepped back as they engaged in combat.

"Seifer…", Squall said, his voice trailing off. Squall fought, but made sure not to do any serious damage. He didn't want to hurt Seifer.

"Squall, this is it!", Seifer exclaimed.

"Seifer.", Squall said.

"Squall…", Seifer said, trailing off.

"You were my best friend. You were the one person who understood me.", Squall said. "However, I knew, deep down, we'd end up like this.", Squall said. It's the sorceress, Squall thought. I have to fight her now. Squall looked over at Edea.

"A Seed… let's see how a SeeD is in battle.", Edea said.

Here goes, Squall thought. He began to battle Edea.

"I can fight if I'm with you! That's why I'm here!", Rinoa said.

"Rinoa…", Squall replied.

"Let's go.", Squall said. They began to battle Edea, the sorceress.

"…The accursed SeeD.", Edea said. "Goodbye, dear SeeDs.", Edea said as the battle ended.

Squall watched as Edea pulled out an ice shard. Rinoa looked at the shard as it zoomed passed her and pierced Squall's chest. Rinoa screamed and reached for Squall as he fell off the platform.

Rinoa awoke. She looked around. "Where am I?", she asked. She then gasped. She remembered last night she and Squall fought together. They planned a mission against the sorceress. They fought hard and an ice shard pierced Squall. Rinoa gasped. After that she passed out. She remember it clearly. The question was, where was she now? Where was Squall? Certainly he was alive. Squall couldn't have died, Rinoa thought. She looked around, noticing the others.

"Where are we?", Rinoa asked.

"Prison.", Zell responded.

"We've been jailed?", Rinoa asked.

"We are in jail.", Selphie said.

"Where's Squall?", Rinoa asked.

"We don't know.", Zell said.

"We are in trouble!", Selphie exclaimed.

"Mega trouble!", Zell exclaimed.

"I wish I knew if Squall was alright.", Rinoa said.

"If you need a hand, I'll help you out, Selphie.", Zell said.

"Oh, thanks, Zell.", Selphie said.

"We went up against the president, the sorceress, the Galbadian government. I want to stay positive, but we may get sentenced to death.", Rinoa said.

"I'm afraid Rinoa's right.", Quistis said.

"I'm worried about Squall the most. He had an ice shard thrown at him.", Rinoa said.

"You fight and argue a lot, but I think you feel different inside.", Zell commented.

"What?", Rinoa asked.

"Nothing.", Zell said.

"Now that Galbadia's in the hands of the sorceress... What's going to happen to us?", Rinoa asked.

"That sorceress.", Zell said.

"I thought you were going to take care of me.", Selphie said.

"I will.", Zell replied.

"I'm really worried about Squall.", Rinoa said.

Squall sat up in his bed. Where am I?, Squall thought. I challenged Edea… Seifer was there…I got a wound… He was there… Seifer… looking at me… so many things happened, Squall thought. Squall felt his cell move.

"What's that noise?", Zell asked.

"It's the sound of your comrade being tortured.", a voice said. They turned around.

"Who are you?", Zell asked.

"Don't screw around with me. Do you understand whose in charge here?", the guard asked.. The guard came in and began to beat Zell over and over.

"Stop!", Rinoa exclaimed.

"Is a Rinoa with you?", the guard asked.

"I'm Rinoa.", Rinoa said.

"Come over here.", the guard said.

"What are you gonna do?", Zell asked. The guard kicked Zell.

"Stop. I'll go.", Rinoa said. The guard took Rinoa. "I'll be fine. Let's go.", Rinoa said.

Seifer entered Squall's cell.

"Hello there, Squall.", Seifer said. He picked Squall up. Squall was put up on a board.

"Hello there, Squall.", Seifer said.

"Seifer. What's going on?", Squall asked.

"Squall, I'm sure you can imagine what happens now.", Seifer said.

"Seifer, you're my best friend. We were rivals, but more then that, you were the only person who had truly understood me. Please, return to yourself.", Squall said.

"Squall…", Seifer began. A flash entered him. "My best friend.", Seifer said.

"Seifer, please remember us.", Squall said.

"Squall… I..", Seifer began. A jolt entered him.

"Seifer?", Squall asked.

"Ah… Edea wants to know what SeeD is.", Seifer explained.

"Someone's put a spell on him. Seifer, please come back.", Squall said.

"Squall…", Seifer began. "Squall… I wish I could. This isn't me. Someone put this spell on me.", Seifer said.

"Seifer!", Squall exclaimed.

"Squall, I will always be your friend and rival too.", Seifer said.

"Seifer, you are good. I know what's happening to you. Someone put a spell on you and their thoughts are entering you. I will help you remember who you are.", Squall said. He watched as a jolt entered Seifer.

"Squall, tell me what SeeD is.", Seifer said.

"We don't know.", Squall said.

"I admire your toughness.", Seifer said.

"Thanks.", Squall replied. A jolt entered Squall.

"Everyone is here.", Seifer said.

"Everyone? They're here?", Squall asked.

"Yep, but since I like you so much, I thought I'd speak with you first, Squall.", Seifer said.

"Seifer…", Squall said.

"I was hoping you'd be here, watching me as a knight.", Seifer said. "My dream has been fulfilled.', Seifer said.

"Seifer, you're dream is to become a knight. I understand you. We promised we'd both be knights.", Squall said.

"The mercenary versus the sorceress' knight. A touching tale.", Seifer said.

"Seifer, you are a good person. I want the real you to come back. The Seifer I admire.", Squall said.

"Squall?", Seifer asked. "Squall, wake up.", Seifer said. Suddenly, a jolt entered them both.

"Where are you taking me?", Rinoa asked the guard.

"You were requested to be released. Be grateful.", the guard said.

"Where is Squall?", Rinoa asked.

"The boy with the gunblade?", the guard asked.

"Take me to him.", Rinoa said.

"No can do.", the guard replied.

"I need to see him.", Rinoa said.

"Zell, I'm trying to cure you.", Selphie said.

"Use a potion.", Zell replied.

"It won't have the same effect.", Selphie said.

"We need to figure out a way to get out of here.", Quistis told them.

Squall awoke.

"Squall, what does SeeD stand for?", Seifer asked. "Why do they oppose the sorceress? Balamb trains SeeDs to fight the sorceress.", Seifer said.

"What?", Squall asked.

"We grew up together in Balamb.", Seifer said.

"I know. I have a lot of respect for you. You are the only one who understood me.", Squall said.

"Squall, let's have fun.", Seifer said.

"Seifer, you are a great guy. Please return.", Squall said. Seifer left. A guard entered.

"Ready to talk?", the guard asked.

"Flower…SeeD… the goal of SeeD is to spread SeeDs all over the world. To plant flowers all around the world. Make the world a happy place.", Squall said.

"What?", the guard asked.

"It's the truth. Seeing flowers… takes away people's will to fight.", Squall said.

"Huh?", the guard asked.

"SeeD… SeeD plants flowers and… steals the will to fight.", Squall said.

"Huh?", the guard asked.

"I'm joking around.", Squall told him.

"Oh.", the guard said.

"Where am I?", Rinoa asked.

"I'm here to drive you to Deling.", Irvine said.

"What are you talking about?", Rinoa asked as she went in the car. They drove. Rinoa pushed Irvine.

"We are going back now! We have to help Squall and the others!", Rinoa exclaimed.

"It was my order.", Irvine said.

"We have to go back.", Rinoa told him.

"Okay, back we go.", Irvine said.

An alarm sounded. Squall collapsed onto the ground.

"Squall, are you alright?", a voice called. Squall looked up and saw Zell. They ran and later they were about to be attacked when gunshots were fired.

"Hope you're alright.", Irvine said entering.

"Stop trying to act so cool.", Rinoa said. "If you agreed with me earlier, we wouldn't be in this mess.", Rinoa continued. Squall ran up to her.

"Hey.", Squall said.

"Squall!", Rinoa exclaimed. Squall's alive! I knew he would be. Squall's ok!, Rinoa thought. "Yeah!", Rinoa said happily.

"Missed me?", Squall said.

"I was just crying all day, missing you.", Rinoa teased.

"I'm taking that comment to the Headmaster.", Squall joked back.

"You try.", Rinoa countered.

"Anyway, I'm glad you're okay.", Squall said.

"What happened?", Zell asked.

"My father pulled some strings with the military. He told them to get me, and only me, out.", Rinoa said. "So this guy here... He came and got me. Just me! Knowing you were all captured!", Rinoa said.

"Well, you see…", Irvine said.

"Irvine, you were telling me how much you liked Selphie and wanted her.", Rinoa said.

"He WHAT?", Zell asked.

"Get ready for this.", Squall said.

"Yeah, I want her. She's special to me. I was going to come back and all.", Irvine said.

"So he does have the hots for her.", Rinoa said.

"Yeah.", Irvine responded.

"WHAT?", Zell asked.

"Zell's getting jealous, of course.", Squall chimed in.

"Whose getting jealous?", Zell asked.

"Zell has hots for her as well.", Rinoa said.

"I have a feeling Squall here has the hots for you, Rinoa, even though you too fight all the time.", Irvine said.

"Irvine, quit it.", Squall said.

"Rinoa here seems to like Squall as well, they love to tease each other, but share an amazing passion.", Irvine said.

"Come on.", Rinoa said.

"Squall and Rinoa, you two love to argue and fight, but secretly want each other so much.", Irvine said.

"Irvine, that's enough.", Squall said.

"Squall, you know you have the hots for Rinoa.", Irvine said.

"I think we should get back to the main subject.", Rinoa said.

"Yeah, I mean, seriously.", Squall said.

"This is an important subject.", Irvine said.

"I guess I did tell a secret or two of yours, so were even.", Rinoa said.

"Okay, okay.", Irvine said, smiling.

"Anyway, I scratched Irvine up a bit and we got back here.", Rinoa explained.

"I'm glad to see you again.", Squall said.

"Really?", Rinoa asked him.

"Yeah, so we can argue again. Arguing with you is the highlight of my day.", Squall said.

"Squall!", Rinoa exclaimed.

"Anyway, we have this big plan to escape.", Zell explained.

"I think we are about to be caught.", Selphie said.

"I'll take Rinoa with me.", Squall said.

"I'm going with Selphie.", Zell said.

"Irvine, you want to join us?", Squall asked.

"I was going to get my chance to be with Selphie.", Irvine said.

"We need to decide who will be next.", Rinoa said.

"I can go with them.", Quistis said.

"Then it's settled.", Rinoa said.

"I had my big chance right there.", Irvine told them.

"I wonder how I could've done that.", Squall said.

"I know a way out of here.", Rinoa said.

"Let's go.", Squall said. They escaped together. A piece of the building collapsed, and Squall was hanging on a bridge.

"Squall! Hold on! Over here! Hurry!", Rinoa said.

Squall moved toward the others and made it.

"Squall, thank goodness.", Rinoa said.

"You were worried about me, huh? Huh?", Squall asked.

"Squall, you can be so overconfident at times.", Rinoa said.

"Is this Miss Timber Owl speaking?", Squall asked.

"That does it!", Rinoa exclaimed.

"Only kidding.", Squall said.

"You better be.", Rinoa replied.

"Sorry, Rinoa. I'm glad you were concerned. I'm really glad to see you again.", Squall said.

"Squall… I'm sorry for what I said too. I'm sorry we argue so much.", Rinoa said.

"It's my fault as well.", Squall told her.

"That was way too dangerous.", Rinoa said.

"Let's go, we can escape now.", Squall said. They arrived together.

"It looks like we have to split up.", Rinoa said.

"We should help Trabia.", Selphie said.

"Let's take a vote! Squall will decide on the party. Squall will return to Balamb Garden because he's the leader. Anyone against the plan please raise your right hand! I don't mind which team you put me on.", Rinoa said.

"I'll go with Rinoa. That way, Zell can hangout with Selphie.", Squall said.

"Thanks Squall. I mean, it wasn't because I, you know.", Zell trailed off.

"We can handle it.", Irvine said.

"I guess I go with you.", Quistis said.

"Let's go.", Rinoa said.

"Okay.", Squall said. They ran to the train.

"Let's catch it.", Squall said. They ran quickly towards the train.

"Squall! Someone's coming after us.", Rinoa said.

"Oh boy.", Squall said. They watched as they left them behind.

"Sorry, it's an emergency.", Rinoa called. They arrived at Garden.

"We have to go.", Squall said.

They rode the train together.

"You're going to be at Garden soon. It's going to be dangerous. You ready?", Squall asked.

"Of course!", Rinoa said.

"Don't get scared like last time.", Squall teased.

"Hey!", Rinoa exclaimed.

"Just kidding. It's okay if you do. I'll be there for you.", Squall said.

"Thanks.", Rinoa said.

"Are you nervous?", Squall asked.

"Kind of.", Rinoa said. I feel relaxed if I'm with you, Rinoa thought.

"It'll be fine. Things might speed up, but it'll be okay.", Squall said.

"I hope so.", Rinoa told him.

"I hope Garden will be okay.", Squall said.

"Me too. I mean, it's your home.", Rinoa said.

"Yeah.", Squall told her.

"Are we there yet?", Rinoa asked.

"Almost.", Squall said. They looked at each other as the train sped up.

"It's going fast.", Rinoa said.

"I thought you were so brave.", Squall teased.

"You take that back right now.", Rinoa said.

"I love your reactions to this.", Squall said.

"Fine.", Rinoa said.

"I'm sorry.", Squall said.

"It's okay.", Rinoa told him.

"I'm just trying to get you to relax.", Squall said.

"Looks like were here.", Rinoa said.

"Let's go.", Squall told her. Squall and Rinoa ran together to Balbamb Garden. "It looks fine.", Squall said.

"Good.", Rinoa told him. Hey ran toward the gate. When they entered, they weren't prepared for the chaos ensuing.

"What's going on?", Squall asked. People were running everywhere. Something isn't right, Squall thought.

"Find the headmaster!", a voice yelled.

"Cid?", Squall asked.

"Seize him! Kill him!", a Garden member exclaimed.

"What's going on?", Squall asked aloud.

"I hope Cid is alright.", Rinoa said.

"Which side are you on?", a voice asked. It was a Garden staff member that came up to them.

"What?", Squall asked. "What are you talking about?"

"Are you with the Headmaster or NORG?", they asked.

"I don't know what's going on.", Squall replied.

"You must be with the Headmaster then.", the voice said. A battle ensued.

"What was that about?", Rinoa asked.

"I don't know.", Squall said. They ran to the center of the Garden to see Fujin and Raijin.

"What's going on?", Squall asked as he ran up to Raijin.

"Welcome back.", Raijin said.

"Why is everyone running around?", Squall asked.

"People are trying to see who is with the Headmaster or the Garden Master. Things are all chaotic, ya know?", Raijin told him.

"DISTURBING.", Fujin said.

"Sorry we couldn't do anything.", Raijin said.

"Why are we being targeted and where's Cid? Is he alright?", Squall asked.

"We don't know.", Raijin said.

"There may be missiles coming this way. Everyone needs to evacuate.", Squall said.

"We'll warn everyone.", Raijin said.

"We'll look for Cid.", Squall told him.

"Watch out for the Garden master people.", Raijin said.

"So, who's side are you on?", Squall asked.

"The headmaster?", Rinoa asked.

"Were with Seifer, always have been, always will be.", Raijin said.

I wish we could all help Seifer. He's with the sorceress. I wish we could help him, Squall thought.

"We should try to help everyone.", Rinoa said.

"Yes, let's go.", Squall told her. They an through Garden. They walked to the Library. It was blocked.

"Are you a follower of Cid? Prepare to die.", a garden staff member said. Another battle ensued. After the battle ended, they entered the library.

"Are you okay? Is the Headmaster here?", Squall asked.

"No.", a library committee member said.

"We need to find him.", Rinoa said.

"Let's go.", Squall said.

"Where to next?", Rinoa asked.

"Let's check the cafeteria.", Squall said.

"Okay.", Rinoa replied. They ran together to the cafeteria. The same situation ensued. They battle another one of the garden staff. As the battle ended, they ran to the cafeteria.

"Thanks for the backup. Xu's helped make a plan to protect the Headmaster. He isn't here, though.", a student in the cafeteria said.

"Got it. Let's head to the infirmary.", Squall said. They ran to the infirmary as another battle ensued. After the battle was won, they helped Dr. Kadowaki take an injured student to the infirmary.

"Why are you helping me? I'm with the garden master.", the student said.

"That doesn't matter.", Dr. Kadowaki told him. "Help me with this student.", Dr. Kadowaki said, gesturing to Squall. They walked into the infirmary.

"Cid's not here. What's with all this chaos in Garden?", Dr. Kadowaki asked.

"I don't know. I guess Cid's not here? Where might he be?", Squall asked.

"I think Xu knows.", Dr. Kadowaki said.

"Thanks.", Squall called. As they walked back to the hallway, Xu was seen walking up the steps. "Xu?", Squall asked.

"She went up.", Rinoa told him. They walked to the elevator and arrived upstairs. They spotted Xu.

"Whose side are you on?", Xu asked.

"Neither. We have urgent news, though. Galbadian missiles may be coming this way. We must speak to the Headmaster immediately.", Squall said.

"I shall inform him. He's in his office. Follow me.", Xu said. They followed her to Cid's office soon after.

"Sir.", Squall said, looking at Cid.

"Xu informed me of the information.", Cid began. "The intercom is down so I can't tell the students to evacuate. You must help the students.", Cid said.

"I have a lot to report, sir.", Squall told him.

"You can tell me later.", Cid said.

You might be dead later, Squall thought. "What are you going to do?", Squall asked.

"I'm going to stay here.", Cid said. The others looked at him.

"No...! You can't! Just come with us, please! You can always rebuild this place!", Rinoa said.

"I am going to try something. Their may be a way to save Garden.", Cid said.

"Against missiles?", Squall asked. "What is your plan?", Squall asked.

"Why are you so concerned?", Cid questioned.

...I don't know...Because you might screw up. ...Because I want to do more than announce the evacuation. Because this place is important to me, too. Because I want to find out your plan. Because this is my home. I have too many reasons. I don't know why...Who cares?, Squall thought. "My feelings have nothing to do with it, sir.", Squall said.

"Is that so?", Cid asked.

"Please tell us your plan.", Squall said.

"Here's a key. Go down to the bottom and find the control center.", Cid said.

"I understand. We'll go.", Squall said.

"Good luck.", Cid called.

They walked toward the elevator to go to the bottom. The elevator began to rumble. The lights went out.

"What's going on?", Rinoa asked.

"It's okay, we'll figure something out.", Squall said.

"Squall, I'm kind of nervous. What will we do?", Rinoa asked.

"I'll figure out something.", Squall said. The lights turned back on.

"Come on. There has to be a way out.", Rinoa said.

Squall saw a hatch. He opened it.

"I found a way out.", Squall said.

"Thank goodness.", Rinoa said.

"Let's climb out.", Squall said.

"Wait, what will happen? It could be dangerous. Are you sure it's okay?", Rinoa asked.

"It's our only option at the moment.", Squall said.

"Then I guess we'll go.", Rinoa said. They climbed out together.

They walked together through the area.

"Are we at a dead end?", Squall asked. They noticed a ladder.

"I wonder where this thing goes?", Rinoa asked.

They spotted a room.

"Well, Squall?", Rinoa asked.

"I'll go check it out.", Squall said.

"Be careful.", Rinoa said.

"Got it.", Squall told her.

Squall climbed the ladder. As he climbed it, the ladder began to collapse. The ladder crashed through a glass window. Squall arrived inside.

"I made it at least.", Squall said. He saw a panel and began to operate it. "I guess I'll go down this ladder.", Squall said. He climbed down the ladder.

"Gosh. You scared me. That must have been terrifying.", Rinoa said.

"It's nothing new. The missiles could be on their way.", Squall said.

They entered another room. As they entered the room, they saw a wheel. Squall found a valve. He began to turn it. Suddenly, the heard a rumble. Their platform rose as they went up.

"Missiles!", Squall exclaimed.

"NO!", Rinoa said.

Suddenly, the Garden began to fly. The missiles headed toward them, but the Garden dodged them as it flew through the air.

"Were moving?", Squall asked.

"This is the secret.", Cid said.

"Wow!", Rinoa said.

"What's going on outside?", Cid asked.

"Come on, Squall. Let's go.", Rinoa said.

"Okay.", Squall replied. Squall and Rinoa went down through the elevator.

"Ready?", Squall asked.

"Yes.", Rinoa said. They walked toward the platform of Garden. Rinoa walked outside. The breeze blew. Squall looked outside as well. As the breeze blew gently through the air, Squall saw Rinoa. Rinoa looked outside and smiled as she turned to Squall. The breeze gently blew her hair as she smiled gently at Squall. Rinoa pushed her hair from her face and looked up. Squall's eyes were still on Rinoa. He admired her. It's so relaxing here with Rinoa, Squall thought. Finally, a moment of peace.

"Hi, Rinoa.", Squall said, walking over to Rinoa.

"Hey.", Rinoa replied.

"What a day, huh?", Squall asked.

"Yeah. It's a lovely view, isn't it?", Rinoa asked.

"Yeah, it is.", Squall said.

"The breeze is relaxing and refreshing after the passed few days have been full of so much excitement.", Rinoa said.

"It is refreshing.", Squall told her.

"Yeah.", Rinoa said.

"We still have a lot to worry about.", Squall told her.

"I know.", Rinoa said.

"Be prepared.", Squall warned.

"I am.", Rinoa said.

"Be ready for everything. Anything could happen, so be careful.", Squall said.

"Yes.", Rinoa replied. They stood there for a minute, taking in the breeze.

"Ready to go down?", Squall asked.

"I'd like to be here longer, but it seems like we have to go.", Rinoa said.

"Let's go.", Squall told her. They walked downstairs together.

"Squall!", a voice called. Xu ran downstairs. "It's the headmaster. Go to the bridge.", Xu informed him.

"Let's go.", Squall told Rinoa. They ran to the bridge.

"Squall! The controls aren't responding. We might crash!", Cid exclaimed.

"No way! Can't you do something?", Rinoa asked.

"I don't know.", Squall said.

"We have to do something.", Rinoa said. Squall ran to the controls and began to operate them. The Garden began to go over Balamb, but turned.

"Alright, Squall! You did it!", Rinoa exclaimed.

"Everybody hold onto something. Were going to crash into the sea!", Cid exclaimed.

The Garden landed and began to drift.

Squall lay down in his bed. He began to think.

How long has it been since we started moving? ...We're in the middle of nowhere.

Man, I'm bored... Having nothing to do gets me thinking too much, Squall thought.

"There's so much going on.", Squall said. He turned over in his bed.

That sorceress...Who is she? Is Seifer ever coming back?, Squall thought. I hope Seifer is alright. I wish Seifer could come back. I'm also worried about Rinoa. I've been thinking about her a lot. There's a lot on my mind, Squall thought.

Rinoa walked toward Squall's bed.

"Hey. You looked so adorable, sleeping like a baby. Come on, get up. Let's go.", Rinoa said.

"Go where?", Squall asked.

"Give me a tour of the Garden.", Rinoa said.

"Hm?", Squall questioned.

"I just want you to show me around. You know, to get acquainted with the place. Please?", Rinoa asked.

"Fine.", Squall said. They walked out of Squall's room, through Garden.

"This place is huge. Do you think it's bigger than the other Gardens?", Rinoa asked.

"Who knows?", Squall asked. They walked across the Garden and passed many rooms.

"What's over there?", Rinoa asked.

"The cafeteria.", Squall said.

"What about over there?", Squall asked.

"The parking lot.", Squall replied.

"Squall, I really appreciate you showing me around. But, I was wondering if you could make it sound a bit more exciting. You know, like a normal tour.", Rinoa said.

"How? Am I not exciting?", Squall asked.

"I didn't say that.", Rinoa told him.

"Well, what is it?", Squall asked.

"I don't know.", Rinoa said.

"I'm going to take this to the Headmaster. You're going to get in trouble.", Squall teased.

"Hey! I didn't mean it like that! I'm sorry.", Rinoa said.

"You better be.", Squall teased.

"Oh, you are just so great, aren't you, Squall?", Rinoa asked.

"You trying to get in an argument?", Squall asked.

"I wasn't.", Rinoa said.

"Do you love arguing with me?", Squall asked.

"Huh?", Rinoa asked.

"I'm just kidding, Rinoa.", Squall said.

"Squall, you tease me too much..", Rinoa said.

"Let's move on.", Squall said. They walked to the cafeteria together.

"Here's the cafeteria. Obviously, this is where we take our meals, but keep in mind, there's always competition for the good stuff.", Squall told her.

"I can believe it.", Rinoa said. Rinoa began to laugh.

"What's so funny?", Squall asked.

"Nothing. It's just when you explain it that way, you sound so serious.", Rinoa said.

"You're the one who asked me to show you around.", Squall said.

"Oh, I'm sorry… You don't have to get mad like that.", Rinoa said.

"You bet I'm mad.", Squall teased.

"Squall, come on!", Rinoa said. They walked to the infirmary and saw Dr. Kadowaki.

"Squall, who is this? Is she you're new girlfriend?", Dr. Kadowaki asked.

"What are you talking about?", Squall asked.

"Squall.", Rinoa said. I see. I really thought we could've had something. However, his reaction kind of hurt me, Rinoa thought.

"What?", Squall asked.

"Can't you just say yes for fun?", Rinoa asked.

"Huh?", Squall asked.

"Never mind.", Rinoa said. I was really disappointed with Squall's reaction. I don't know why, but it hurt me, Rinoa thought.

"Let's go.", Squall said. They exited the room.

"What's wrong?", Squall asked Rinoa.

"Nothing. I was joking before.", Rinoa said.

"Oh. Right.", Squall said. They walked to the quad and saw people standing around. After that, Squall walked over to the training center.

"Here's the training center.", Squall said. "Students go here to battle. You wanna try?", Squall asked.

"I can imagine you doing this on a first date.", Rinoa teased.

"Huh?", Squall asked. They walked toward the parking lot. "Here's the parking lot. Nothing special.", Squall said.

"That'd it?", Rinoa asked.

"Yep.", Squall said. They walked to the library.

"Wow! This is so cool! Mind if I look around?", Rinoa asked.

"No problem.", Squall said.

"Thanks!", Rinoa exclaimed. A few minutes later, they walked out of the library.

"What next?", Squall asked.

"Wherever you want.", Rinoa said.

"Okay.", Squall replied.

"Where do you want to go?", Rinoa asked.

"Well, I'll show you. Follow me.", Squall said. Rinoa followed Squall as they walked through the training center.

"Where are you going?", Rinoa asked.

"Might I add that this is a special place?", Squall asked.

"Got it.", Rinoa said. They arrived at the secret area.

"Here's the secret area a lot of students go to. Many people come here to think. If you ever feel like thinking or something, just come here. I come here every now and then.", Squall said.

"It's really romantic.", Rinoa said.

"Hm?", Squall asked.

"Nothing.", Rinoa replied, smiling.

"It's been a long day.", Squall said.

"It sure has.", Rinoa told him.

"Ready to go?", Squall asked.

"Already?", Rinoa questioned.

"I need to go do something.", Squall said.

"Okay.", Rinoa told him. They parted their ways as they walked outside the training center. Rinoa walked around I keep thinking about Squall's reaction, Rinoa thought. She felt disappointed. She wasn't sure why, but it really hurt her. She walked around Garden and decided to go to the cafeteria.

Squall walked through the halls. He wasn't sure what to do. He walked around Garden some more and began to think. Time passed. Eventually, he walked through the center of Garden. He bumped into someone.

"Squall!", Rinoa exclaimed.

"Rinoa, it's you.", Squall said.

"Well, here we are.", Rinoa said.

As they were talking, someone came up to them.

"Squall, the Garden master wishes to see you.", they said.

"Got it.", Squall said.

"Let's go.", Rinoa said.

"I wonder what lies ahead.", Squall said.

"I'm kind of nervous.", Rinoa told him.

"Whatever happens, I'm ready.", Squall said. They took the elevator to the bottom.

"Here goes.", Rinoa said.

"Let's see what happens.", Squall said.

They walked down to the room and heard someone yell.

"Listen to me!", a voice called.

"That's Cid!", Squall exclaimed.

"SeeDs were brought up for the future! You can't take it away! I would've never built this Garden in the first place! Greed son of a bitch! I trusted you!", Cid yelled. Cid walked back.

"What's going on?", Squall questioned.

"You heard everything? I'm sorry, even people like me lose their temper.", Cid said. They watched as Cid left.

"Let's find out what's going on.", Squall said. They slowly walked forward.

"You're here to see the Garden Master?", someone asked. Theyw ere a staff member.

"Yes.", Squall said.

"Step right up.", they said. Squall walked forward.

"Give your report on the sorceress.", the Garden master said.

"We failed to assassinate Edea.", Squall said. "It was Balamb and Galbadia's orders.", he continued.

"Balamb and Galbadia's? You've been fooled.", Norg said.

"Their's an alliance between Galbadia and the sorceress.", a Garden staff member explained. Squall listened as Norg and the staff member gave more information.

"You know, Cid and Edea established Garden together.", Norg said.

"How?", Squall asked.

"They are married.", Norg said.

"What?", Squall asked.

"Prepare to die.", Norg said, heading towards Squall.

"Squall!", Rinoa exclaimed.

They began to fight Norg. They battle ended later.

"What just happened?", Rinoa asked.

"It's okay. Forget about it for now.", Squall said.

"I can't believe you said that. I think what happened is really serious.", Rinoa said.

"There's no reason to talk about it now. I feel like a puppet in some kind of scheme!", Squall exclaimed.

"Squall…", Rinoa said.

"Let's go see Cid.", Squall said. They walked to the infirmary. He heard Dr. Kadowaki.

"Headmaster Cid is here.", she said.

"Headmaster Cid.", Squall said.

"Yes?", Cid asked.

"Is Sorceress Edea your wife?", Squall asked.

"Yes. Edea had many dreams when she created Garden. I became obsessed with the plan. I said that SeeD may have to fight her one day. We laughed it of, though.", Cid said.

Squall left. He and Rinoa walked through the halls.

"Cid seemed very upset.", Rinoa said.

"I know. It's rare to see him in such a state.", Squall said.

"I hope he's alright.", Rinoa told him.

"Well, I'll be going.", Squall said.

"Bye.", Rinoa called as they parted ways.

Squall went to his dorm room and began to sleep.

What's going on? Why is life getting so complicated? Why do I feel so confused?, Squall thought. He went to bed as night fell.

The next day, Rinoa awoke. I'm so tired, she thought. I need to rest some more, she thought. She cuddled into bed and began to rest. Two hours later she got out of bed. She decided to visit Squall. She walked to his dorm room. She saw Squall sleeping in his bed. She giggled. Then she remembered what Squall said the other day. She decided to try and forget it.

"Hey, again.", Rinoa said as she saw Squall's eyes open.

"I wasn't asleep. I was up hours ago.", Squall said.

"Oh really? I think I hear you talking in your sleep. I'm not telling you what you said.", Rinoa told him.

"Tell me now.", Squall demanded.

"Sorry.", Rinoa said.

"Tell me.", Squall told her.

"It doesn't matter.", Rinoa told him.

"Fine.", Squall said.

"Hey, let's go for a walk.", Rinoa suggested.

"We did that yesterday.", Squall said.

"Well, that was a tour! This time, it's a walk. It's just for fun.", Rinoa said.

"It's safe here. You can go.", Squall said.

"It's not that I want a guard with me. You know... You're always too deep in thought. Why don't you lighten up a little? It's not good to think too much. What I'm trying to say is... It would be my honor... to have your company, your highness, in hope that I may get your mind off things. How about it, your highness?", Rinoa asked playfully.

"Huh?", Squall questioned.

"How about it?", Rinoa asked.

"Fine.", Squall said.

"Thank you, your highness! Alright, let's get goin'!", Rinoa said.

Squall and Rinoa took a walk together. They walked through Garden.

"So, what's this walk about?", Squall asked.

"Squall, it's just for fun!", Rinoa exclaimed. "I've known you for six days. I think it'd be nice if we could have a walk and not have an argument.", Rinoa said.

"We tend to argue all the time.", Squall said.

"Squall, come on! Can't we just relax?", Rinoa asked.

"Okay.", Squall said.

"Thanks.", Rinoa told him.

"So, where shall we go?", Squall asked.

"How about you choose.", Rinoa suggested.

"Want to go to the classroom?", Squall asked.

"Sure.", Rinoa said. Now I feel better, Rinoa thought. She walked with Squall to the second floor classroom.

"Here's my classroom.", Squall said.

"It sure looks like one.", Rinoa told him.

"What do you mean?", Squall asked.

"I don't know. Hey, there's a seat.", Rinoa said. She sat down.

"There's a lot of cool machinery here.", Squall told her.

"I see.", Rinoa said. She looked around.

"Look, it's a message from Garden!", Squall said jokingly, as he showed Rinoa the message.

"Oh, and look, the rules!", Rinoa chime in.

"How exciting.", Squall joked.

"Let's keep looking, here's conduct.", Rinoa said.

"The skills must never be used for personal gain.", Squall said.

"Ah, rewards.", Rinoa said.

"Students who engage in violent acts, sexual promiscuity or fall behind in their curriculum…", Squall began.

"Squall, how many of those rules have you followed?", Rinoa asked.

"Wanna keep going down the list of rules?", Squall asked.

"Okay.", Rinoa said, giggling. Squall can be really funny, Rinoa thought.

"Students should be in their dorm rooms after hours unless in the training center.", Squall read.

"Let's see…", Rinoa began.

"That means, making out in the secret area.", Squall said. Rinoa laughed.

"This is fun.", Rinoa said. Suddenly, they heard an announcement.

"Hello, the intercom is fixed. Squall, please report to my office right away.", Cid said.

"I guess we better go.", Squall told her.

"Yeah.", Rinoa said.

They arrived at the office.

"Squall, Rinoa, hi. We have landed at a town called Fisherman's Horizon. I would like you to apologize to the mayor and take a look around the city.", Cid said.

"Yes, sir.", Squall said. Why do I have to go?, Squall thought.

"Were here.", Rinoa said.

"Let's go.", Squall told her. They walked out on the deck.

"Do not have any types of armed conflict here. This is a peaceful city. Understand?", the person on deck asked.

"Yes.", Squall said.

"Welcome to Fisherman's Horizon.", they said.

"Sorry about us crashing into you.", Squall said.

"We'll help fix your Garden.", the person said.

"Ready to go?", Squall asked RInoa.

"I'm ready.", Rinoa said.

"Let's go.", Squall said. They walked through the town to the mayor's office.

"Please have a seat.", the mayor, Dobe said.

"Yes.", Squall replied.

"Allow me to get to the point. When are you leaving?", the Dobe asked.

He doesn't waste much time, Squall thought.

"As soon as Garden is capable of moving.", Squall said.

"Any idea when?", Dobe asked.

"I'm afraid not. Our Garden is in need of repairs.", Squall said.

"We have technicians ready to repair it.", Dobe said.

"Excuse me, why do you want us to leave that much?", Rinoa asked.

Rinoa loves to state her mind, Squall thought.

"You use force to solve your problems. We cannot have this here.", Dobe said.

"We want you to leave as soon as possible or the town may attract violence.", Dobe said.

"Wow.", Rinoa said as they left.

"Well, I can understand them.", Squall said.

"I guess we better go.", Rinoa told him.

"Yeah.", Squall replied. They began to walk back to Garden.

"Galbadians are coming!", a voice called.

"I shall talk to Deling.", Dobe said.

"Deling is dead. Galbadia is ruled by the Sorceress now.", Squall explained.

"They are here because of you, right?", Flo asked.

"Could be.", Squall said.

"You must take full responsibility. It's your fault!", Flo told him.

"We mustn't rely on them. They won't be able to do anything without resorting to life threatening situations.", Dobe said.

"We have to help him.", Rinoa said.

"Let's go.", Squall told her. They walked through the town and spotted Dobe.

"We are going to torch your city.", a voice said.

"What? You can't!", Dobe exclaimed.

"Edea's orders.", Dobe said.

"Please! I beg of you, don't!", Dobe exclaimed.

"We better go help him.", Squall said.

"Yeah.", Rinoa replied. They walked forward.

"Were SeeDs! Let Dobe go!", Squall exclaimed. They began a battle. As the battle ended, a noise was heard.

"Something's coming.", Rinoa said.

A need battle ensued. As it ended, they heard something.

"It's them.", Squall said.

"Selphie and the gang.", Rinoa said.

"Selphie, it's nice to see you. Rinoa and I did a lot here I'm glad everyone is okay..", Squall said.

"Garden is safe.", Rinoa said.

"Let's go.", Zell said. They walked back to Garden. Squall and Rinoa were left together.

"You know, you surprised me. sounded so happy to see them. Like a little boy.", Rinoa said.

"Hm?", Squall asked.

"You seemed so honest, glad and relaxed. You seemed so sweet.", Rinoa told him.

"I was glad to see them. Something wrong?", Squall asked.

"No! There's nothing wrong. I was just glad you were so happy. It was really nice seeing you this way.", Rinoa said.

"Yeah.", Squall said.

"Hey, Squall. Would you be worried if it was me, too? You know, if I was with them?", Rinoa asked.

"I.. ah… um… well… yeah.", Squall said.

"Oh my gosh! Squall, you're turning red!", Rinoa said.

"Huh?", Squall asked.

"You're so sweet, taking it seriously.", Rinoa said.

What's going on?, Squall thought.

"Squall, when I was gone when we were in the prison, did you miss me?", Rinoa asked. "I know I didn't admit it earlier, but I really missed you.", Rinoa said.

"I… wanted to see you too.", Squall said.

"Squall! I'm really happy you said that. You surprise me a lot, you know?", Rinoa asked.

"Well…", Squall began.

"Catch you later.", Rinoa said.

Squall walked up. I liked talking to her, Squall thought. He saw Irvine.

"Hey.", Squall said.

"Hey, I need to impress Selphie.", Irvine said.

"Irvine.", Squall said.

"I need some advice, man.", Irvine said.

"Irvine, I'll go with you.", Squall said. They entered Garden.

"Hey Squall.", Rinoa said.

"Hey.", Squall replied.

"Let's check on Selphie.", Rinoa told him.

"Sure.", Squall said.

They walked toward the quad.

"The festival was going to be great. Now it's gone.", Selphie said.

"You can still do something.", Squall said.

"Thanks.", Selphie said.

"Squall, this is the headmaster speaking.", an announcement said.

"I have to leave, Irvine, it's your big chance.", Squall said.

"Hey, Selphie. We can get people to fix the stage, their can be a concert, we can help you out a lot. I'll back you up.", Irvine said.

"Thanks.", Selphie told him.

Score!, Irvine thought.

Squall walked upstairs. He saw Rinoa.

"Hey Rinoa.", Squall said.

"Hi Squall.", Rinoa replied.

"I'm going upstairs.", Squall told her.

"It looks like Cid wants something. Another report I guess.", Rinoa told him.

"Yeah.", Squall said.

"Being a SeeD is tough, huh?", Rinoa asked.

"I'm used to it.", Squall said.

"If you ever need help, you can ask me.", Rinoa said.

"I think I'll be the one helping you.", Squall joked.

"Hey!", Rinoa said.

"Or maybe you have a crush on Cid, huh?", Squall asked.

"Squall, that is so wrong. How could you even think that?", Rinoa asked.

"You never know. Cid could be good in bed.", Squall joked.

"That is so sick. How could you even think about that?", Rinoa asked.

"Hey, it could be true.", Squall said. He laughed as he left.

"I never knew Squall had such a side to him.", Rinoa said.

Squall walked up to Cid and they spoke.

"I guess I should go now.", Squall said as they finished.

"You must fight the sorceress.", Cid said.

"Don't act like that's my only choice.", Squall said.

Squall walked down to the dormitory and went to his bed.

I don't mind fighting the sorceress. It's unavoidable as long as I'm a SeeD member.

What? As long as I'm a SeeD member? What if I quit? Quit...Then what? Don't even want to think about it. Just stop thinking... I've been thinking of Rinoa a lot. She's on my mind. I feel so relaxed around Rinoa. With her, everything feels great, Squall thought.

"We are going to have a concer for Squall.", Irvine told the others in the quad.

"It sounds special.", Quistis said.

"Squall deserves it.", Rnoa said.

"You're right.", Selphie said.

"I can help you.", Zell said.

"Zell, everyone knows your ulterior motive.", Rinoa said.

"W-what?", Zell asked.

"Were going to be performing.", Irvine said.

"Oh really? I gotta see this.", Rinoa said.

"Let's give it a try.", Zell said.

"This is gonna be fun!", Rinoa exclaimed.

"Rinoa, you'll have a special roll.", Selphie said.

"You're leaving me out?", Rinoa asked.

"Were going to have a music concert.", Selphie explained.

"Sounds interesting Zell said.

"So I guess we'll pick some instruments.", Rinoa said.

"After that, you're up.", Selphie said.

"You can count on me!", Rinoa said.

That night, the concert was planned. It was night at night and Squall was in his room, sleeping.

What's going on? I'm bored. What's everybody doing?, Squall thought. He got up.

Rinoa stood in the hallways in her gown.

Squall slowly walked down the hall.

"You're not going anywhere What's up?", Rinoa asked.

"I'm tired.", Squall said.

"You look upset. Squall, you're a teenager. Act like one!", Rinoa exclaimed.

"I do.", Squall said.

"Let's go to the concert.", Rinoa said.

"What?", Squall asked.

"We made a special concert for you. Wanna go?", Rinoa asked.

"Why not?", Squall asked.

"YES! Let's go!", Rinoa said.

"So, what is this concert about?", Squall asked.

"Well, you have to be a leader now, according to Cid. It's going to be a very difficult job. We thought it'd be nice to have a night to relax you.", Rinoa said.

"Okay.", Squall replied. Squall walked forward. He saw Irvine.

"I'm going to be trying to get with a certain someone here while you get with Rinoa. I left a special magazine for you to meet her at. Good luck.", Irvine said.

"Hey Irvine.", Selphie said.

"Selphie, let's have a nice time.", Irvine said.

"Squall, it's you and me now.", Rinoa said.

"Yep.", Squall replied.

"Ready to see the concert?", Rinoa asked.

"Sure.", Squall said. They walked down together. The others were playing a song. Squall and Rinoa watched them together. They found a magazine on the floor as they walked.

"Oh, a naughty magazine!", Rinoa said.

"That's not mine!", Squall exclaimed.

"I know.", Rinoa said.

"You wanted to talk to me about something?", Squall asked.

"Yeah, let's sit down.", Rinoa said. Squall and Rinoa sat down next to each other over the ledge.

"What is it?", Squall asked.

"It's about your promotion. Things are going to get tough from now on, huh?", Rinoa asked.

"I don't want to think about it.", Squall said.

"Squall, I'm sure they'll be a lot of difficult things coming up you'll have to deal with. It's going to be hard. You might end up getting upset.", Rinoa said.

"Me?", Squall asked.

"Even though I haven't been around you that long, I know you quite well. Your reactions, the way you act. When you frown, you tend to go like this.", Rinoa said. Rinoa looked at Squall and they both did a gesture.

"Hey!", Squall said. He swiped his hand as Rinoa rolled back and stood.

"Squall, you can be funny at times.", Rinoa said, laughing.

"That's it!", Squall exclaimed.

"Come on! I'm sorry. What I was saying was, well, you can't handle things on your own. You may get confused with this knew role and withdraw yourself. Even if you don't think it may happen, it can. I want you to know that we'll be here to support you and be by your side.", Rinoa said. Rinoa gently pushed Squall off the platform. He landed on the bottom. Rinoa jumped after him.

"Hey!", Squall exclaimed.

"That's it! Just let it out. Anything. I want to get to know you. You tend to tease me a lot and we have many arguments. It seems like you're covering something up. If something's upsetting you or anything, don't hesitate to tell me. It may be hard, but you can trust me.", Rinoa said.

"Well, there's a lot on my mind. I don't think I can share it all. I'm confused about a lot of things. I can get worried a lot. But, things are okay.", Squall said.

"What a night. Great music, an interesting an funny guy here. However, although he loves to tease me and we argue, he can be very sweet at times. He'll listen to what I have to say. He'll let me cheer him up and cheer me up in return. I feel happy being around him. So, what do you think? Is it just me?", Rinoa asked.

"I never knew I meant that much.", Squall said.

"We may not get to be around each other much after this. We should just relax. Go with the flow. Have fun, you know? Enjoy the night. We might as well enjoy each other's company and talk, right?", Rinoa asked.

"Maybe.", Squall said.

"Are you worried about something?", Rinoa asked.

"Well, I have a feeling that life ahead will be hard and there are some things I can change. I might live a sad life.", Squall said.

"Come on, Squall. There are no guarantees that things will turn out bad. Things can be really good. Life can turn out great. We could have fun.The future can be great. Something good may happen, right? We have to live today and have fun. The time we have is important. All of us want to help you as much as we can, for as long as we can. You can talk to me. We all like you a lot, Squall. You can count on me. If you're every upset, feel free to ask me, you know? We can get through this together.", Rinoa said.

"Together?", Squall asked.

"Keep it in the back of your mind. Call on us whenever you need to. We'll be there. I don't know what'll happen in the future… but I have a feeling we'll be together for awhile. So, what's on your mind? Do you have any dreams, Squall? Anything you want to tell me?", Rinoa asked.

"I don't think I can talk about this now. What about you?", Squall asked.

"Well, to be honest, I'm not really that good at anything. I don't have a special talent. I can mess up at times. I'm not really that good at some sort of amazing thing. I don't know what's next. If I was good at something I could do that, but I'm not. I want to be able to do something I'm really good at. I tried helping out everyone with the Timber Owls. I don't know. I just wish I could do something great.", Rinoa said.

"You know, I'm like you in that category, Rinoa. I often felt that I wasn't good at things. I wanted to find something I was good at, but I couldn't. Well, is there anything you feel like doing?", Squall asked.

"Hey! I have an idea!", Rinoa said. Rinoa gently lifted Squall up. She took him to the middle of the floor. She put his arms in the correct places and they began to dance. It seemed to come natural. After a minute of dancing, they stopped.

"Hm?", Squall asked.

"Sorry, I don't know what I did. It just felt right. I really liked being with you.", Rinoa said.

"Yeah, me too. What shall we do now?", Squall asked.

"I don't know… but… right now… I want to stay here right now… like this.", Rinoa said.

They listened to the concert together.

That night, Squall went to his bed.

I really liked tonight, being with Rinoa. We had a lot of fun. It felt really great. I enjoyed it. I liked it a lot. It felt nice and relaxing. I wish I could just go with the flow, like she said, Squall thought.

The next day, Squall got up. The day passed by.

Rinoa walked through the halls. I had a lot of fun with Squall last night. I want to see him today and chat a bit. I think I realized something important. I think I may have feelings for him. I think I like him, Rinoa thought. She decided to walk to Squall's dorm room. Her heat beat quickly as she felt excited.

"I really want to see him.", Rinoa said.

"Squall, I was out and hadn't seen you in awhile.", a voice said.

"It's okay, a lot happened.", Squall replied.

"You can tell me all about it.", the voice said. Squall entered.

There here is, Rinoa thought. Rinoa smiled as she made her way over to him. Then she saw someone come by him. She watched as Squall entered a girl ran by him and wrapped her arm through his. They began to walk together. Rinoa gasped. She watched as Squall and the girl walked toward her. Squall stopped in his tracks and glanced over at her with a surprised look on his face..

"Squall, we have to go now.", the girl said.

"Yeah, let's get going.", Squall said. They walked forward.

"Huh?", Rinoa asked. She watched as Squall and the girl walked passed her, leaving her behind.

"It seems he has a girlfriend.", Rinoa said. "I guess there's nothing between us. It's alright.", Rinoa said as she turned around. However, as she left, she felt tears in her eyes. A tear began to fall down her cheek. Rinoa wiped the tear away and walked back.

That was chapter two. Squall and Rinoa have a lot of great moments in this chapter Squall and Rinoa will get together and have lots of sweet scenes together. They will have a lot of challenges when they do get together, but when they do, their relationship will be very strong. In this chapter, Squall and Rinoa got very closer and went through a lot together. Squall's beginning to realize that he has feelings for Rinoa and Rinoa's realized that she likes Squall. However, Rinoa found out about Ellone. Now Squall and Rinoa will get together and lots of things are going to happen. I will try to add more detail and description into my further chapters. This is a Squall and Rinoa story and it will become very romantic. In a lot of stories I write I have descriptions, but I made this chapter very long so I put in more dialogue and thoughts. I promise I will add more detail and description in so stick with me. Thank you so much and I promise I will write better.