Flower Field
Here comes Chapter 8. Squall and Rinoa are together. They have lots of sweet moments and in this chapter, they meet someone from Squall's past. I think we all know who. When I am finished with this story, I will remake the story with descriptions and changes. This is only the first version of the story. The reason I had more dialogue then descriptions is because my chapters are so long. When I remake this, their will be more description and a lot of changes. In this chapter, Squall and Rinoa are a couple and have many sweet moments as they meet someone from Squall's past.
Chapter 8
Squall and Rinoa smiled that night. Rinoa was touched by Squall's words. She put the ring on her finger as Squall put his on his own. Rinoa still had the ring necklace as she smiled, touching it. Squall and Rinoa walked back to Garden as Squall had his arm around Rinoa. They slept that night and woke up the next morning. Rinoa got up. That was a wonderful night, Rinoa thought, remembering the last night.
"I'm woken up.", Rinoa said. Later, Rinoa walked to the cafeteria. She sat by a table. Rinoa's boyfriend, Squall, was already there.
"Hey, Rinoa.", Squall said.
"Hi.", Rinoa replied, smiling as she sat down across from him.
"I already got breakfast for us.", Squall said. I want this day to special, just like the last few days, Squall thought.
"Thank you.", Rinoa said, sitting down. Rinoa smiled at Squall.
"What is it?", Squall asked.
"I always smile around you.", Rinoa said, giggling.
"I'm so glad we're together.", Squall said.
"Met too.", Rinoa told him. I feel this amazing happiness, Rinoa thought.
"Today we are going to go to Esthar, Rinoa.", Squall said.
"Why?", Rinoa asked.
"We have to visit Kiros and the gang for the plan.", Squall explained.
"Oh yeah.", Rinoa said, laughing.
"You're so sweet when you're forgetful.", Squall said.
"Stop it!", Rinoa exclaimed, laughing. Squall stood up and walked over to Rinoa. Squall sat by Rinoa and kissed her.
"We are going to have a long day.", Squall said, laughing.
"I guess we should head there.", Rinoa said.
"I guess so.", Squall told her. Squall returned to his seat as they ate breakfast. They sat across from each other and smiled.
"I'm done!", Rinoa said a few minutes later.
"Wow.", Squall said.
"What?", Rinoa asked.
"I'm not done.", Squall said. Squall smiled at Rinoa and gently touched her nose.
"Ah!", Rinoa exclaimed. Rinoa then smiled as she saw Squall grin. Squall gently brushed Rinoa's hair.
"I'll finish up now.", Squall said.
"Good.", Rinoa replied. As they finished, they stood up from their table and walked through the cafeteria They then saw two people.
"We ran into some familiar people.", Squall said.
"It's been quite a few days.", Rinoa said.
"We thought we'd check in.", Nida said.
"Well, we all seem to be doing well.", Ellone said.
"It's been awhile since we've seen each other.", Rinoa said.
"It sure has.", Ellone said.
"Things worked out for all of us. I'm so glad.", Rinoa replied
"Things did turn out well, didn't they?", Squall asked.
"I'm so glad things are resolved.", Rinoa said.
"Are you getting along?", Nida asked.
"Of course.", Ellone said.
"We can still be on good terms?", Rinoa asked.
"Things are going well for all of us.", Ellone said.
"I am so glad that things can be good with all of us.", Rinoa said.
"I was getting a bit worried, so I'm glad things are good.", Squall said.
"I was nervous too.", Rinoa said. I thought this conversation was going to be a nervous one, but things are going great, Rinoa thought.
"Well, it was nice seeing you.", Rinoa said.
"You too.", Ellone replied.
"I'm glad we both have someone to be with.", Rinoa said.
"All of us are.", Ellone said.
"Bye.", Rinoa said. Both of them walked off.
"I'm glad all of us are happy.", Squall said.
"I know.", Rinoa said.
"Hey guys.", Zell said.
"You are in some mood.", Selphie said.
"Everyone is doing well.", Squall said.
"It seems we are all happy.", Rinoa said.
"This has been quite an enjoyable morning.", Squall commented.
"See you all later.", Rinoa said.
"Yep.", Squall told her as they walked on.
Squall and Rinoa walked together outside through the hallways. Rinoa smiled at Squall as they walked on. They walked into the library.
"I thought we should go here together.", Rinoa said.
"I know, we are a couple and have been a couple for quite some time. I love our relaxing moments.", Squall said. Squall smiled as he walked with Rinoa. Rinoa giggled happily. Rinoa linked her arm through Squall's arm as they walked through the library.
"I spent a lot of time crying here, because of you.", Rinoa said playfully.
"I apologize, dear Rinoa.", Squall said.
"It's okay.", Rinoa said, laughing.
"Good.", Squall said. Squall gently lifted Rinoa's neck as he moved her face to his. Squall kissed Rinoa gently.
"We are the only ones in the library.", Rinoa said. This is wonderful, Rinoa thought.
"That's why it's perfect.", Squall said. I love it, Squall thought.
"Want to head to the Quad?", Rinoa asked.
"Very well, let's go.", Squall said. Squall put his arm around Rinoa as they walked through the halls. They entered the quad and walked around.
"It's crowded.", Rinoa said.
"I wish we had the place to ourselves.", Squall mused.
"It's still nice.", Rinoa said. Rinoa looked over at Squall. I feel so great, Rinoa thought.
"What now?", Squall asked.
"I don't know.", Rinoa said.
"I got an idea.", Squall said. Squall grabbed Rinoa's hand.
"Why are we running?", Rinoa asked.
"You'll see.", Squall told her. Squall held Rinoa's hand as he took her out of the quad and into the infirmary.
"Why are we here?", Rinoa asked.
"Dr. Kadowaki.", Squall called.
"Yes?", Dr. Kadowaki asked.
"You were right about us. Rinoa and I got together a few days ago.", Squall said.
"That's great. I guess I did predict it.", Dr. Kadowaki said.
"Squall, that comment you made the last time hurt my feelings.", Rinoa said.
"I apologize. Back then, I had no idea we'd end up like this. I'm sorry if my comments hurt you, Rinoa.", Squall said.
"Squall.", Rinoa said, smiling.
"Rin, you have made my day.", Squall said.
"You are using my nickname again.", Rinoa said.
"Rinoa, you have made my day entirely and my week.", Squall said.
"Same here.", Rinoa said. Rinoa grinned at Squall who turned to her and touched her cheek.
"We better get out of the infirmary.", Squall said.
"Good luck.", Dr. Kadowaki said as they exited.
"It's almost afternoon.", Rinoa said.
"We visit Esthar later. I'm so glad you will finally get to see the whole city.", Squall said. The last time I was heartbroken, Squall thought.
"Shall we go?", Rinoa asked.
"Yes we shall. We have to get everyone in the Ragnorak.", Squall explained. "Let's pass time and go to Balamb.", Squall said.
"Alright.", Rinoa replied.
"I'll pilot Garden.", Squall said.
"I'll come with you.", Rinoa told him. Squall and Rinoa went up to the deck as Squall piloted Garden toward the town of Balamb.
"Let's go!", Rinoa exclaimed happily. They walked back through Garden and into Balamb.
"It's so calm here.", Squall said.
"Yeah, after everything we've been through.", Rinoa said.
"This whole town is relaxing.", Squall said. It's so nice being here, Squall thought.
"I like this relaxing aura.", Rinoa said, smiling.
"Let's go to the docks.", Squall told her. Squall and Rinoa walked over to the docks in Balamb. They sat down next to each other.
"Remember that time we had here at night?", Rinoa asked.
"Yes I do. Very well.", Squall said.
"Yeah.", Rinoa said, relaxing.
"You think about the past a lot, huh?", Squall asked.
"Yes. I do think about the past a lot.", Rinoa said.
"You should concentrate more on the present.", Squall said.
"I really like going through memories, though. They're sweet.", Rinoa explained.
"Let's make new memories, better then the last ones.", Squall said.
"I think that would be great.", Rinoa said. Rinoa leaned her head gently on Squall's shoulder. They sat there for awhile. A nice, peaceful silence as they looked out at the ocean.
"These moments are precious.", Squall said. Squall kissed Rinoa.
"Yes. Very precious.", Rinoa said. Later, they got up and were back at Garden.
"You wait here. I'll get the others.", Squall told Rinoa as they entered. A few minutes later, the others assembled.
"We are going to pilot back to the Ragnorak. From there we head to Esthar.", Squall explained.
"This will be fun.", Rinoa said.
"I think so.", Selphie said.
"It will be a blast.", Zell said.
"A blast?", Squall asked.
"Come on, let's go.", Rinoa said.
"Any idea what the plan is?", Irvine asked.
"It should be important.", Squall said.
"We get to meet those people you spoke of.", Quistis said.
"Yes.", Rinoa replied.
"We should get ready.", Selphie said.
"I hope things work out well.", Squall commented.
"This will be so exciting.", Rinoa said.
"Let's go.", Squall told them. They were finally going to meet the people from their dreams. Squall and the others walked up to Garden and piloted to the Ragnorak. As they boarded the Ragnorak, Squall piloted the Ragnorak to Esthar.
"We're here.", Squall said as they arrived. As they went inside Esthar, everyone looked on.
"Wow! It's amazing.", Rinoa said. I'm glad we are together, Rinoa thought.
"Cool, huh?", Squall asked. I am so happy we are a couple, Squall thought.
"Let's go!", Rinoa exclaimed. They walked inside Esthar. Squall and Rinoa walked together with the others. They had arrived at Esthar. They walked through the city.
"I'll be by your side at all times.", Squall said.
"You are my boyfriend, Squall.", Rinoa said.
"I know, but I am also your knight.", Squall said.
"My powers won't be released.", Rinoa said.
"I don't want anyone to capture you.", Squall said. We are a couple and I am your boyfriend, Squall thought. I am Rinoa's boyfriend, Squall thought. Squall looked over at his girlfriend, Rinoa. Rinoa smiled and grabbed onto Squall's arm.
"You really are crazy for me.", Rinoa said, giggling.
"I guess I am.", Squall said, as they walked through Esthar arm in arm.
"This place is so big.", Rinoa said.
"It sure is." Squall told her. Squall smiled as Rinoa walked around happily next to him. He smiled at the excited expression on her face.
"It is quite amazing.", Squall said as they walked. They went through the areas and past each area. Rinoa smiled as she walked with Squall.
"Your impression?", Squall asked.
"This city is huge.", Rinoa said.
"Let's go.", Zell said.
"We are here too.", Selphie said.
"All of us are here.", Rinoa said.
"We will do this.", Squall said.
"I wonder what their plan is.", Rinoa said.
"We will find out now.", Squall told her. They walked forward through the town. They entered the main area.
"You may pass.", someone said. Squall, Rinoa and the others entered the building. They walked through the glass tubes. What is up with this country?, Squall thought as they entered.
"We are here.", Squall said as they entered through the doors. "It's them.", Squall said, recognizing the people. "Laguna and the others.", Squall said.
"Wow, we finally can meet them face to face.", Rinoa said.
"Hey there.", Laguna said.
"Hello.", Squall said.
"I see you guys are happy.", Laguna said.
"We are, thank you.", Squall said, putting his arm around Rinoa.
"Well, we know that you have been in our heads and we needed a chance to really meet you.", Laguna said. "I'm Laguna.", Laguna said, introducing himself.
"I'm Squall.", Squall said.
"I'm Rinoa.", Rinoa said.
"Here are the others, Squall said, introducing everyone.
"It's nice to see you all. If we weren't in a state of emergency, we'd have more time for introductions.", Laguna said. "Let's talk.", Laguna told him.
"Laguna talks for awhile, so throw out questions.", Kiros said.
"You ready?", Squall asked Rinoa.
"Yes.", Rinoa said.
"You look deep in thought.", Laguna said to Squall.
"Whatever.", Squall said. Squall looked up and noticed Laguna smiling.
"Let's ask something.", Rinoa said.
"What are you doing here?", Squall asked Laguna.
"You know my life, right?", Laguna asked.
"You seemed to be a silly Galbadian. I was frustrated with your attitude, Laguna.", Squall said.
"Well, well, well.", Laguna said.
"I liked your story though. It was intriguing. You went from Julia to Raine.", Squall said.
"I had a long story.", Laguna said.
"How did you get in this position?", Squall asked.
"It's a long story. I arrived in Esthar. It was ruled by Sorceress Adel. Dr. Odine was around as well. When people noticed my attitude, they tried to get me to help stop Adel. Soon, events came up. We had to stop the Crystal Pillar. Then we had to free Esthar. We spent awhile planning and went to the Research Facility. After awhile, we moved the Crystal Pillar. After being found out, we lured Adel to a trap. We tricked Adel into coming to the Sorceress Memorial. We pushed Adel into confinement. We had to seal her away into space. After a debate ensued, I ended up becoming a leader. Then, I was too caught up. I found out Raine died, and I never saw her again. Raine was dead. My life was draining away.", Laguna said.
"That's very sad, I'm sorry.", Squall said.
"That was awhile ago. Let's talk about our mission now.", Laguna said.
"Alright.", Rinoa replied.
"Can we hear the mission?", Squall asked.
"I shall explain.", Dr. Odine said. Sorceress Edea told me everything. Sorceress Ultimecia comes from ze future to possess ze sorceress of present day. Meaning she leaves her body in ze future and sends only her consciousness here.", Dr. Odine began.
"We understand.", Squall said.
"Continue.", Rinoa replied.
"There is only one way to defeat Ultimecia. You must kill her in the future. There is nothing we can do unless we go to the future. Sorceress Ultimecia plans to compress time. Compressing time with magic...What good will it do for the sorceress to compress time? There may be may reasons, but it doesn't matter. Let's just figure out what Ultimecia is up to. In order for Ultimecia to exist in this time, she must take over the body of a sorceress from the present. Ultimecia probably needs to go back further in time to achieve time compression. There are four sorceresses. The sorceresses are the following, Sorceress Rinoa, Sorceress Edea, Sorceress Adel and Sorceress Ultimecia. Three are from the present. Ultimecia wants to possess Adel.", Dr. Odine said.
"Then?", Rinoa asked.
"Adel may destroy this era.", Dr. Odine said.
"I am a good Sorceress.", Rinoa said.
"You are a good Sorceress.", Dr. Odine said.
"Anyway, continue.", Rinoa said.
"We must use Sorceress Rinoa's powers.", Dr. Odien said.
"You must use my powers?", Rinoa asked.
"Don't hurt Rinoa!", Squall said. Squall walked over to Rinoa and held her hand.
"We must have Rinoa inherit new powers.", Odine said.
"What?", Squall asked.
"Ultimecia's powers.", Odine explained.
"You can't push that onto Rinoa! Why should she have to deal with this? It's not her fault!", Squall said.
"It's okay, Squall. I can handle it.", Rinoa said.
"But, Rinoa…", Squall began.
"This is something only I can do. I need to do it to help out everyone.", Rinoa said.
"Are you sure?", Squall asked.
"Yes. I'm sure.", Rinoa said.
"Rinoa, I'll make sure you'll be alright. As your boyfriend and as your knight, I will protect you.", Squall said. Squall looked at Rinoa.
"Thank you, Squall.", Rinoa said. Rinoa wrapped her arm through Squall's.
"If we take care of the other sorceresses, Rinoa will be the only one left.", Odine said.
"Yes.", Squall said.
"Ultimecia will need to possess her.", Odine said.
"I love Rinoa. This is too much.", Squall said.
"It's alright, Squall. I'll do it.", Rinoa said.
"When Rinoa is in the past, she will return to this to this world, I promise.", Odine said.
"She better be alright.", Squall said.
"It's okay, Squall.", Rinoa said.
"Time, past, present and future will become compressed.", Odine continued. Odine left the room.
"I understand.", Squall said.
"I see.", Laguna told him.
"This sounds complicated.", Rinoa said.
"It may be, but we'll explain it further later on. Anything you want to know?", Laguna asked.
"What about Raine's story?", Squall asked.
"Do you really want to know?", Laguna questioned.
"If it's personal, you don't have to share it.", Squall said.
"I guess now would be a good time.", Laguna said. "Your girlfriend is there, right?", Laguna asked.
"Yes. Rinoa is here.", Squall said, looking at Rinoa.
"I wanted to apologize to you for all I have caused you.", Laguna said.
"What?", Squall asked.
"If it wasn't for me, then you would've been happier sooner. I caused pain for both of you.", Laguna said.
"How?", Rinoa asked.
"I set up the thing with Ellone. I'm sorry. I never should've done that. I was young then. I'm sorry, Rinoa and Squall. I'm sorry for everything.", Laguna said.
"You should think about others feelings! You caused Rinoa so much pain. I am very upset.", Squall said. Squall looked at Laguna angrily.
"I don't blame you. I should never have done it.", Laguna said.
"How could you even do that? What am I to you anyway?", Squall asked angrily.
"Are you sure you want to know?", Laguna asked.
"You owe me an explanation.", Squall said.
"Very well. As life went on, things changed. I had longed for Julia for awhile. Later, thought, I realized that Raine is the one I should be with.", Laguna said.
"So it was you with the baby?", Squall asked.
"Tell me about your story.", Laguna said.
"I love Rinoa. I realized that Rinoa was the one I should be with. As life changed I realized that Ellone did not have to be what she was. Rinoa was the one I wanted. I ended up together with Rinoa.", Squall said.
"I'm glad for you.", Laguna said.
"Tell me more about your story.", Squall asked.
"Well, I realized my true feelings and we were together. I proposed later on. I was away when she had a child. When I found out, it was too late. Raine died. I was depressed. I couldn't raise the child. I gave the child to an orphanage I knew someone else was there.", Laguna said.
"Oh, I see.", Squall said.
"I recognize the person standing beside you.", Laguna said.
"This is Rinoa Heartily. My girlfriend. The daughter of Julia Heartily. Rinoa Heartily is someone I will always love.", Squall said.
"Squall.", Rinoa said.
"I see. You are Julia's daughter. It feels like you, Squall, fulfilled my old feelings. There was a reason Julia and I didn't work out. It was so you, Squall and Rinoa would fall in love and be together.", Laguna said.
"I finally get to meet my mother's old lover.", Rinoa said.
"How was Julia?", Laguna said.
"She raised me well. She died though and I distanced myself from my father.", Rinoa said.
"What was it like, did Julia ever speak about me?", Laguna asked.
"She thought of you many times. Father was good to her back then. My father and I fought a lot. We had lots of arguments.", Rinoa said.
"What is Caraway like?", Laguna asked.
"My father was very different from you.", Rinoa said.
"I can't believe you are Julia's daughter. Right in front of me. I never thought I'd meet you. I'm so glad I did. My feelings had changed after we left. I thought Julia was gone forever, but finally I have closure to the one part of my life I thought was gone.", Laguna said.
"It's amazing to meet you. It's even more amazing you fell for Squall, Rinoa.", Laguna said.
"Why is that?", Rinoa asked.
"It's what I'm getting at.", Laguna said.
"What?", Rinoa asked.
"Tell me your love for Rinoa, your girlfriend.", Laguna said.
"My love for Rinoa Heartily is the strongest ever. My girlfriend is Rinoa. She will always be the most important person to me. I will always love her. We are together now and will be together forever. We were destined for each other. Even when I die, I will always remember Rinoa Heartily.", Squall said.
"Squall, I'm so touched. I will always love you forever.", Rinoa said. Tears began to form in her eyes.
"Rinoa.", Squall said. Squall wrapped his arms around Rinoa.
"Was Julia happy?", Laguna asked.
"Yes.", Rinoa said.
"I'm glad. I'm glad for you, Squall and Rinoa. Your story will be happier then mine.", Laguna said.
"Rinoa Heartily is my one true love and my girlfriend.", Squall said.
"I am truly glad for you. I know the way you feel. Your love for Rinoa is so strong and pure. I know how you feel. I feel that way still. Even though she is gone, I will always remember Raine Leonhart.", Laguna said. A moment of silence followed.
"No.", Squall said. A long pause followed. "It can't be.", Squall replied, still.
"Squall.", Rinoa said.
"I can't believe it.", Squall replied. Squall began to shake.
"It's true.", Laguna said.
"You mean- you're my father? I'm your son? This is too twisted to be true.", Squall said.
"Squall, you look so scared.", Rinoa said.
"This- I'm just shocked. It all makes sense now, but I just can't believe it.", Squall said.
"It's true. You were my son, Squall.", Laguna told him.
"I feel really weird.", Squall said.
"Tell me about your girlfriend some more.", Laguna said.
"My love for Rinoa Heartily is very strong.", Squall said.
"Yes.", Laguna said.
"I love Rinoa Heartily with all the love in my soul.", Squall said.
"I know that feeling. Your love is strong enough to handle the upcoming challenges. This I know.", Laguna said.
"Squall, I'm touched.", Rinoa said. Those words are so touching, Rinoa thought.
"Rinoa, you know I love you more then anyone in the world.", Squall said. True love, Squall thought.
"Squall.", Rinoa said.
"I'd like to hear Squall's comments on what I told him.", Laguna said.
"Yes.", Squall said. "I have to reply. I can't forget the comment.", Squall began. "Is it true? It can't be. That's too hard to believe.", Squall said.
"Yes, Squall. It was you. You are the baby. You were the son I left behind.", Laguna told him.
"I can't believe it.", Squall said.
"Oh my gosh.", Rinoa said.
"It can't be true.", Squall said. Rinoa gave Squall a hug.
"It's alright.", Rinoa said.
"I'm your son, Laguna? You were my parent? I was the result of her death? This can't be true.", Squall exclaimed.
"Squall, it is true.", Laguna told him.
"I… I'm amazed. I didn't put this together. That's why you arranged everything. You wanted to put me in a life you knew. That's why. I never thought about that. I still can't believe it.", Squall said.
"Will you ever accept me as a father?", Laguna asked.
"Yes. I do. Because of your choice, I was able to meet Rinoa and find true love.", Squall said.
"Can I call you my son?", Laguna asked.
"Yes. I finally get to meet you.", Squall said. Silence passed.
"I guess we should start our plan.", Laguna said.
"Ready, Rin?", Squall asked.
"Oh yeah.", Rinoa said.
"Shall we go, Rinoa?", Squall asked.
"Yes.", Rinoa said, linking her arm through Squall's as they went to the airship.
"Welcome to the Ragnorak.", Squall said as the others arrived.
"Nice name.", Laguna commented.
"It's the ship that saved me and Rinoa.", Squall said.
"We owe our lives to this ship.". Rinoa said. Rinoa held onto Squall's arm tightly.
"You are going to fight Ultimecia.", Laguna said.
"Yes.", Squall told him. I'm a bit nervous, Squall thought.
"First, go to the Lunatic Pandora.", Laguna said.
"How?", Squall asked.
"This airship can break the barriers.", Laguna explained.
"Oh.", Squall said.
"I guess we should try it.", Rinoa said. I love being with Squall, Rinoa thought.
"Yeah.", Squall said.
"Anyway, you must battle with Adel. It must be a surprise attack.", Laguna explained.
"Think we could do it.", Squall asked Rinoa, looking at her.
"Yes. We can do it.", Rinoa said. Rinoa lay her head on Squall's shoulder.
"Rinoa, I love you. Your strength and determination to do this is one of the reasons I love you. I will give you my strength.", Squall said.
"Squall, I know I can do this because you are by my side.", Rinoa said.
"Adel will need to pass her powers on.", Laguna explained.
"Who will inherit them?", Squall asked.
"Rinoa.", Laguna explained.
"Rinoa, are you sure you can do this? Are you sure you can handle it?", Squall asked.
"It's alright, Squall. I'll do it.", Rinoa said, looking up at Squall.
"Are you sure you'll be alright?", Squall asked.
"Yes.", Rinoa said. Rinoa closed her eyes as she leaned her head on Squall's shoulder. Rinoa opened her eyes.
"You are amazing.", Squall said. Squall wrapped his arms around Rinoa from behind.
"Ultimecia may possess Rinoa. Rinoa, this will be hard and you'll have to accept her powers.", Laguna said.
"Why do you keep putting pressure on Rinoa? Why should you put the burden on her? Why must you do this?", Squall asked.
"I can handle it.", Rinoa said.
"Really?", Squall asked.
"I think so.", Rinoa said.
"I'll be there for you. I'm really worried.", Squall said. Squall put his arm around Rinoa.
"I love you so much. Thank you, Squall.", Rinoa said.
"I'll always be here for you.", Squall said.
"Rinoa may be sent to the past and brought back to our time.", Laguna said.
"You can handle it, right?", Squall asked.
"Yes, if you help support me, I can do anything.", Rinoa said.
"I will always be with you.", Squall said. Squall drew Rinoa close to him and gave her a quick kiss.
"Squall, everyone's here.", Rinoa said.
"I'm just so proud of you, Rinoa.", Squall said.
"Squall.", Rinoa said.
"You will head into a time compressed dimension, where we cannot exist. Ultimecia lives far in the future. The only way to survive in a time compressed world is to have faith in each other and love and care.", Laguna said.
"Rinoa and I have that.", Squall said, cuddling Rinoa.
"Yes we do.", Rinoa said, relaxing in Squall's arms.
"Then you will make it.", Laguna saiud.
"You need to rely on each other and have some special place to think of. Imagine the place and the people you love once time compression begins. The place will welcome you. Squall and Rinoa, your bond of love is so strong and love will get you there. Squall, Rinoa, you can do it.", Laguna said.
"Thanks.", Rinoa said.
"We can do it together.", Squall told Rinoa.
"You think you'll succeed?", Laguna asked.
"Yes. I believe we will.", Squall said.
"Squall gives me strength.", Rinoa said.
"I'm your boyfriend and your knight.", Squall said.
"Your everything to me.", Rinoa told him.
"Me too.", Squall said. They waited for the others to leave. I love you dearly, Squall thought.
"We'll do the best we can.", Rinoa said.
"Yes. We will.", Squall said. Squall and Rinoa kissed.
"I believe we will make it.", Rinoa said.
"I believe in you.", Squall said.
"You give me courage.", Rinoa told him. I love you so much, Rinoa thought.
"I'll always be there for you.", Squall said. Squall hugged Rinoa.
"Thank you for giving me hope and support.", Rinoa said.
"You've helped me out so much as well.", Squall told her.
"It's getting late.", Rinoa said.
"Yeah.", Squall told her.
"Let's return to Garden.", Rinoa said.
"Alright.", Squall told her. As the others reentered, Squall piloted the Ragnorak to Garden. Squall and Rinoa entered with the others.
"We're back.", Rinoa said.
"Yes we are.", Squall replied. Squall gently held Rinoa's hand in his as they walked through Garden.
"Where to now?", Rinoa asked.
"Let's have dinner in Balamb.", Squall told her.
"Okay.", Rinoa said. Squall and Rinoa walked to Balamb together. It was getting late as the sky darkened. They arrived in Balamb and walked into a new restaurant.
"It's so much sweeter here at night.", Squall mused as they ate.
"Yeah.", Rinoa said. I love this, Rinoa thought. Eating dinner with Squall, her boyfriend, was the sweetest moment ever. As they finished dinner, they walked back to Balamb Garden. As they entered Garden, they walked back into the Garden and walked around throughout the day. Eventually, night fell. Squall walked Rinoa to her room.
"Goodnight, Rinoa.", Squall said.
"Night.", Rinoa said.
"Rin, I'll see you later.", Squall said.
"Rin.", Rinoa said, smiling.
"Rinoa, have sweet dreams.", Squall said.
"Thanks.", Rinoa replied, as she walked into her bedroom. She went to bed.
Rinoa awoke the next morning. She opened her eyes. Yesterday was wonderful, Rinoa thought. She decided to rest in bed some more. She got up and walked through Garden. "I hope today will be great.", Rinoa said, smiling. As Rinoa walked through Garden, she spotted Squall.
"Hey!", Rinoa called out.
"Rinoa.", Squall said. This will be a great day, Squall thought. Squall ran to his girlfriend, Rinoa.
"Hi Squall.", Rinoa said.
"What's up?", Squall asked.
"Nothing, really. I'm just glad to see you.", Rinoa said. Rinoa gave Squall a quick hug.
"Me too.", Squall said. I'm so glad Rinoa and I are together, Squall thought.
"So, where should we go?", Rinoa asked.
"Wherever you want.", Squall said.
"I don't know. Can you choose?", Rinoa asked.
"Want to head back into Esthar?", Squall asked.
"Cool. I'd like that.", Rinoa said.
"Then let's go.", Squall said.
"What about the others?", Rinoa asked.
"I guess we should ask them too.", Squall said.
"Right.", Rinoa replied. Squall and Rinoa went through Garden.
"Hi Rinoa.", Quistis said.
"Hey.", Rinoa said, running over.
"What's happening?", Zell asked, entering.
"You sure found us quickly.", Squall said.
"We should all head to the same place.", Selphie said.
"That would be fun.", Rinoa said.
"Then, shall we?", Squall asked.
"Let's go.", Irvine commented.
"Got it.", Rinoa said. I guess we'll all be going, Rinoa thought. The Ragnorak drove to Esthar and they entered.
"Let's walk around." Rinoa said happily. Rinoa linked her arm through Squall's.
"Yeah.", Squall said.
"We will go too.", Selphie said.
"Have fun.", Rinoa said.
"We will.", Zell called back.
"Everyone's split again, so we get our time.", Squall said. Squall gently pat Rinoa's head.
"Alright.", Rinoa said, giggling.
"Let's go.", Squall told her as they walked through Esthar. Finally, a time in this city where we can relax, Squall thought. Squall and Rinoa walked around Esthar.
"I can get lost in here easily.", Rinoa said. I'm glad Squall's here with me, Rinoa thought. They walked around each area, across bridges and up steps.
"This store seems interesting.", Squall said as they entered a store.
"These machines are cool.", Rinoa said, laughing.
"Let's buy some things.", Squall said. After making their purchases, they continued to walk around Esthar.
"This can be really tiring, walking around. Can we sit down?", Rinoa asked.
"Sure.", Squall said. Squall and Rinoa sat down.
"This was really tiring.", Rinoa said, taking a breath.
"Yeah." Squall said, breathing. They laughed playfully. They sat there for a few moments, breathing. "Time to get up.", Squall said. Squall stood up and walked over to Rinoa. Squall took Rinoa's hands in his and pulled her up. They continued to walk round. Eventually, everyone met up.
"Let's have lunch.", Squall said. As they ate lunch in Esthar, they walked around some more.
"Think it's time we head back?", Rinoa asked.
"Sure.", Squall said. Squall looked from his ring, to Rinoa's ring, to Rinoa's ring necklace.
"Thank you so much for this.", Rinoa said.
"It was nothing.", Squall said, laughing.
"It was the meaning behind it that meant the most to me. I was touched by your words.", Rinoa said.
"Rinoa.", Squall said.
"I'm really touched.", Rinoa said. Your words of love comfort me, Rinoa thought.
"Are you sure I should've given that to you?", Squall teased.
"Squall!", Rinoa exclaimed playfully.
"I'm kidding, Rinoa.", Squall said. Squall tapped Rinoa's head.
"I know.", Rinoa replied. They met up with the others as they headed toward the ship. Squall piloted the Ragnorak back to Garden. They arrived back in Garden. It was getting late.
"Rinoa, let's go to your home.", Squall said.
"Why?", Rinoa asked.
"I want to properly introduce myself to your father.", Squall said.
"No, it's too embarrassing. My father and I haven't been on good terms in ages, anyway.", Rinoa said.
"I want to meet your father.", Squall said.
"Alright. Then… I guess… let's head to Deling.", Rinoa said.
"Yes, let's.", Squall said. As Squall piloted the Ragnorak toward Deling, Rinoa felt nervous.
I'm nervous about the way my father might react, Rinoa thought. They arrived at Deling and entered the city.
"Lovely as always.", Squall said. Squall held Rinoa's hand as they walked through the city. The fountain at the beginning was right in front of them. They walked through the city and then came upon a bridge. They headed toward the Caraway mansion and inside. There they saw Rinoa's father.
"Rinoa.", Caraway said, seeing her. "Squall.", Caraway said, looking up again.
"I asked Rinoa to formally introduce us.", Squall said.
"What do you mean?", Caraway asked.
"This is Squall, my boyfriend.", Rinoa said.
"I see.", Caraway asked.
"I'm Rinoa's boyfriend. We have been together for some time. I just thought we should meet formally.", Squall said.
"Well, it is a pleasure to meet you.", Caraway said.
"I think we should go now.", Rinoa said.
"I think we should stay.", Squall said.
"Squall…", Rinoa said.
"Why aren't you seeing eye to eye?", Squall asked.
"Well, ever since my mother died, this person has been treating me differently.", Rinoa said.
"I treat you the way I think you should be treated.", Caraway told her.
"I'm not a little kid. I'm a person. You treat me like a baby. You do things for me that you think would be good for me. I'm a person. You don't have to treat me like a baby. You don't have to discipline me that way. You don't have to hurt me. That's why I get angry with you.", Rinoa said.
"I do what I think would be best.", Caraway said.
"Instead of doing what you think might be best, why not try to do what we can? What is best for you might not be best for everyone. I just wish you'd think of other's feelings, instead of ignoring everyone's problems.", Rinoa said.
"I'm sorry. I'll try to start over.", Caraway said.
"Are you really sorry, or are you just saying sorry?", Rinoa asked.
"I am sorry. I'll try to talk with you more and try to come to an agreement.", Caraway said.
"I guess we can have an agreement.", Rinoa said.
"Rinoa, is everything alright?", Squall asked.
"Yes.", Rinoa said. Thank you for being here, Rinoa thought.
"You sure?", Squall asked.
"Yeah.", Rinoa said.
"Come here.", Squall said. Squall wrapped his arms around Rinoa and hugged her. Suddenly, someone entered the room.
"Caraway.", Laguna said.
"We meet.", Caraway said.
"I knew Julia way back in the past. I thought I should meet you. How did she turn out?", Laguna asked.
"Julia turned out good. She became very happy.", Caraway said.
"I thought it was only right of me to meet you at least once.", Laguna said.
"It is good to meet you too.", Caraway said.
"So many things have happened.", Squall said.
"I am so glad we are together.", Rinoa said.
"This has been some interesting conversation.", Laguna said.
"It sure has.", Squall said, laughing.
"Yeah.", Rinoa replied.
"Wow. What a moment.", Squall said, laughing.
"We can finish our conversation here.", Laguna said.
"I guess we should go.", Rinoa said.
"Alright. Bye", Squall called out as they exited. We'll have a nice night, Squall thought. Squall and Rinoa walked outside the mansion. Deling was lit up at night. Together, they walked through the streets of Deling. Squall looked over at Rinoa as they walked. Rinoa looked up at Squall and smiled.
"Should we go back to Garden?", Rinoa asked.
"Let's have dinner at Deiling.", Squall said.
"Alright.", Rinoa said.
"It's nice, walking around and everything.", Squall said.
"It truly is a lovely evening.", Rinoa said. I love spending it with you, Rinoa thought.
"What about the meeting?", Squall asked.
"That was hard.", Rinoa told him.
"Are you glad we tried sorting things out?", Squall asked.
"Yes. Yes I am. Things can get better.", Rinoa said.
"They will get better. I promise.", Squall said. Squall held Rinoa close to him.
"Things are going better right now then anything in my life.", Rinoa said, relaxing in Squall's embrace.
"Me too.", Squall said.
"Well, let's go to the hotel.", Squall said.
"They serve a great dinner.", Rinoa told them.
"Oh, yes.", Squall said. Squall and Rinoa walked into Deiling City arm in arm.
"Well, Squall, we're here.", Rinoa said, giggling.
"Yeah.", Squall said, looking at Rinoa. They walked together through Deiling and arrived at the hotel.
"Ah, it's you two again.", the receptionist said.
"We're going downstairs.", Squall said. Squall and Rinoa walked downstairs, arm in arm as they sat down at a table.
"This brings back memories.", Rinoa said as they arrived at the table.
"Many memories.", Squall said. Squall looked over at Rinoa. "Ready to order?", Squall asked.
"Yeah.", Rinoa said.
"What shall you eat?", the waiter said. After Squall and Rinoa ordered, they looked at each other.
"You are wonderful.", Squall asked.
"Thanks.", Rinoa said, blushing.
"I hope I'm being a good boyfriend.", Squall said.
"Thank you.", Rinoa said.
"I love you.", Squall said.
"I know.", Rinoa said.
"Of course. We've been dating for quite awhile.", Squall said.
"I love you too.", Rinoa said, giggling.
"Sweet..", Squall said.
"We've been girlfriend and boyfriend for awhile and our love is stronger then ever.", Rinoa said.
"Yeah.", Squall said, Squall held Rinoa's hands.
"I love being with you.", Rinoa said, smiling at Squall.
"Looks like dinner's here.", Squall said as they began to eat. When they finished, Squall asked Rinoa a question.
"Are you good at the piano?", Squall asked.
"My mother was great, but I'm not.", Rinoa said.
"Go up, try.", Squall said.
"I can't.", Rinoa said.
"Come on.", Squall encouraged.
"Alright.", Rinoa said. I'm only doing this for Squall, Rinoa thought. Rinoa walked over to the piano and sat down. Suddenly, she felt like her mother, Julia.
"Rinoa.", Squall said. Squall saw Julia's image in Rinoa.
"I can't do this.", Rinoa said. Yet, as she sat down, as her fingers touched the keys, lovely music came out. She played "Eyes on me". As the song finished, Rinoa gasped. "How did I do that?", Rinoa asked.
"Rinoa, that's amazing.", Squall said, running over to her.
"I don't know how I did it. It must've been my mother's spirit.", Rinoa said.
"Rinoa, try again.", Squall said.
"Alright.", Rinoa said. As Rinoa tried again, this time she messed up.
"I guess it was your mother's spirit.", Squall said.
"I'm sorry, I'm not good at musical instruments.", Rinoa said.
"That doesn't matter. I love you for who you are.", Squall said.
"Squall.", Rinoa said.
"Come here.", Squall said. Squall kissed Rinoa on stage in front of everyone.
"Wow.", Rinoa said.
"Let's go back.", Squall said. Squall and Rinoa walked arm in arm back to the city and then walked back to the Ragnorak.
"I guess we should go back to Garden.", Rinoa said.
"Yes.", Squall told her. Squall and Rinoa went on the Ragnorak and Squall piloted it to Garden. "We're here.", Squall said, exiting with Rinoa.
"Yeah.", Rinoa said. Squall and Rinoa linked arms and walked by Garden.
"It's so lovely.", Squall said.
"Yeah.", Rinoa said, smiling.
"Want to stay out here a little longer?", Squall asked.
"Sure.", Rinoa said. Rinoa gently rested her head on Squall's shoulder.
"What an incredible day, huh?", Squall whispered.
"It was filled with surprises and we learned a lot.", Rinoa said.
"I guess we should go in.", Squall told Rinoa. Squall and Rinoa walked back inside Garden.
"I'll walk you to your room.", Squall said. Squall led Rinoa to her room.
"Good night.", Rinoa said.
"Good night, Rinoa.", Squall said. Squall gave Rinoa a kiss.
"Bye.", Rinoa said. Rinoa went to her bed and had a wonderful sleep. Rinoa woke up the next morning. Last night was so great, Rinoa thought. Rinoa knew it was probably getting late.
"Wake up.", Squall's voice called. Squall had entered Rinoa's room.
"Hey! How did you get here?", Rinoa asked.
"You sleep so late and I needed to wake you up.", Squall said. Squall tapped Rinoa on the head gently. "Time to get up.", Squall said.
"Okay. I'll get up.", Rinoa said.
"I'll wait for you outside, Rinoa.", Squall told her.
"Thank you.", Rinoa told him. Rinoa watched as Squall exited the room. She giggled happily as she got dressed. She opened the door and walked outside.
"Good morning, Rinoa.", Squall said. Squall smiled and took Rinoa's hand.
"Breakfast time.", Rinoa said. Squall held Rinoa's hand and walked her over to the cafeteria, where they ate breakfast together.
"This is great food.", Rinoa said. They were at a table together.
"You enjoy it a lot, I see.", Squall said, watching Rinoa eat.
"Yes.", Rinoa said. "I'm done.", Rinoa told Squall as she finished.
"Let's head upstairs.", Squall said.
"Okay.", Rinoa replied. Squall and Rinoa walked upstairs.
"Tell me what a great day this is.", Squall said.
"It's a wonderful day.", Rinoa told him, smiling.
"Oh yeah.", Squall said. I love sharing this day with Rinoa, Squall thought, smiling happily.
"Hey, everyone.", Rinoa called as they got up top.
"Hey, Rinoa.", Selphie said.
"We are trying to figure out what to do next.", Zell said.
"This will be a challenge.", Squall said.
"We can explore a bit.", Rinoa said.
"We will find out.", Qustis replied.
"Any ideas, Rinoa?", Squall asked.
"I don't know.", Rinoa replied.
"Well, we aren't ready for the big confrontation yet.", Squall said. I know I need to figure out a few things first, Squall thought.
"Yes, you are right.", Rinoa commented.
"We can choose a place.", Ellone said.
"I can drive you all there.", Nida replied.
"How did so many people suddenly get up here?", Rinoa asked.
"There is a lot of space.", Irvine said, laughing.
"We know what is coming up.", Ellone said.
"This will be a very difficult battle.", Rinoa said.
"I hope I can do it. I know I've had emotional training, but I don't know if I can do this.", Squall said.
"I hope Seifer will come back and join us.", Rinoa said.
"I hope things will turn out right. I know that the upcoming battle will be very hard.", Squall said.
"We can do it. I know we can.", Rinoa said.
This was chapter 8. In this chapter, Squall and Rinoa are together. Squall and Rinoa met Laguna and Squall and Rinoa had a lot of nice moments. I will be rewriting this story once I am finished to change my chapters, as many suggested. Thank you so much for all of your reviews. I will make this story with a lot of chapters. The next chapter is chapter 9. Thank you for your reviews. Bye.