Flower Field
This is chapter 11. Squall and Rinoa are together and happy. Seifer is back and has joined Squall and Rinoa and the others. Now, time compression has begun and the final battle is approaching. Many events are happening as everyone gets ready for the big battle with Ultimecia. Before the battle, though, everyone decides to go to the Deep Sea Research Center to get Bahamut to help aide them on their quest and explore more areas. They decide to stop off at a hotel.
Chapter 11
Squall looked at Rinoa and the others.
"Are you ready?", Squall asked.
"Yes.", Rinoa said.
"Time is now compressed. That is- past, present and future are all one. Things may get confusing, but think good thoughts. We may be facing some difficult battles ahead, so hang on.", Squall told everyone.
"You sound like a real leader, Squall.", Rinoa told him.
"Well, I have been in that position for quite some time now, Rinoa.", Squall told her. Squall held Rinoa's hand tightly.
"I guess this is it.", Rinoa told him.
"No turning back now. We've gotten too far to turn back.", Squall said.
"I wonder what the world will be like, now that time is compressed.", Rinoa said.
"Well, it will be a lot different from this world.", Squall told her.
"I hope we can survive.", Rinoa said.
"It seems this is the only way to save everyone.", Quistis said.
"Is everything ready?", Zell asked.
"Everyone is ready.", Selphie said.
"I guess it's time.", Rinoa said.
"It is.", Squall said.
"We can do this, everyone!", Seifer exclaimed.
"We must go forward now.", Squall said. I'm so glad to be with Rinoa, Squall thought.
"Yes.", Rinoa said. It's great being with Squall, Rinoa thought.
"Let's go.", Squall said. Squall held Rinoa's hand. They walked through the new area. They all walked forward to see a figure sitting on a chair.
"Edea?", Irvine asked.
"It's someone else.", Rinoa said.
"It's not Edea.", Selphie said.
"Who could it be?", Rinoa asked.
"We'll find out.", Squall said. The figure turned around. They saw a sorceress that resembled Edea.
"Welcome, Seeds.", the sorceress said.
"Hello.", Squall replied. He watched as many sorceress images surrounded the sorceress.
"Time compression has started.", the sorceress said. The sorceress whirled around.
"It's a battle!", Rinoa said.
"We can do it.", Squall told her. Rinoa and I can do this, Squall thought.
"Yes.", Rinoa replied.
"The battle has begun.", the sorceress said. As the sorceress whirled around, mirages of the sorceress appeared. Many sorceresses whirled around.
"What's going on?", Rinoa asked.
"It seems there's a lot of the,.", Irvine said.
"We have to find out what's up.", Seifer said.
"It's the only way.", Selphie said.
"What should we do?", Quistis asked.
"Fight them.", Squall said.
"I guess it's time for the battle.", Rinoa said.
"Are we really ready?", Zell asked.
"Yes.", Squall said.
"Alright. Let's go.", Squall said. They walked toward the spinning sorceress and a battle begun.
The battle appeared in a town. Soon, the battle shifted locations. After they defeated some sorceresses, the battle shifted to a new location. After each defeat, a new location appeared. The battle lasted a long time. The locations kept changing. They were in all sorts of places they had been before. Time was being compressed. The locations of the battle kept switching. From Balamb, to Deling, to Dollet, to Esthar, to each and every place. The location switched back and forth. The battles continued, until they finally arrived at Edea's house. They all landed right by the orphanage.
"We're here…", Squall began. A long silence followed.
"Yeah.", Rinoa said. She looked at Squall.
"Let's go in.", Squall said.
"Alright.", Seifer said. The group nodded and walked forward into the orphanage. As they walked outside, they saw bodies.
"Future SeeDs… We're fighting across generations.", Squall said.
"Look!", Rinoa said, pointing toward the sky.
"A castle.", Seifer said.
"Ultimecia's Castle.", Squall stated. This is it, Squall thought. They looked up toward a Castle.
"This is Ultimecia's Castle.", Rinoa said.
"Yeah.", Selphie said.
"We should wait.", Quistis said.
"You're right.", Rinoa said.
"Ultimecia's reign… We have to end it now." Squall said.
"It's going to be a challenge.", Rinoa said.
"I know. We'll wait. We'll prepare before the big battle. We have plenty of time.", Squall told her.
"Time is compressed… where are we supposed to go?", Rinoa asked.
"Well, most places are closed off. There's a place, though. A special town that's not closed off.", Squall told her.
"What can we do?", Rinoa asked. Time is compressed, Rinoa thought.
"Well, we can prepare. There's this place I went to… Deep Sea Research Center. We'll go there. There's a guardian force there. I know it.", Squall said.
"Yes, I heard that too.", Seifer said.
"Sounds interesting.", Rinoa said.
"We should go. There's a hotel near there. It's new and built by the Ocean. In the future, it was built there, so we can go there. There are people there, even in time compression.", Squall explained.
"So we can all go to the hotel and stay there while we visit the Research Center.", Rinoa said.
"It works out.", Quistis said.
"How about it?", Selphie asked.
"I think we all agree.", Rinoa said.
"That settles it. We'll stay at the hotel until we've completed out preparation for battle.", Squall explained.
"I wonder what it's like there.", Rinoa said.
"This'll be fun.", Zell asked.
"It really will.", Selphie commented.
"Wow, Zell, long time no see.", Seifer said, smiling.
"I'm not a chicken anymore.", Zell said.
"Has he changed?", Seifer asked.
"No.", everyone replied.
"What?", Zell asked.
"I guess he's still the same.", Seifer said, smiling.
"Hey!", Zell exclaimed. Everyone laughed.
"Well, first let's find the Ragnorak.", Squall explained.
"Right.", the others said.
"Follow me.", Squall told them. This upcoming battle will be very challenging, Squall thought. They all wandered the plains for a long time. Eventually, they came upon the Ragnorak.
"There it is!", Rinoa called. Everyone ran over to the Ragnorak.
"Let's go in.", Squall said. The others climbed into the Ragnorak.
"It floated here during time compression.", Quistis explained.
"It was in a different place before.", Selphie said.
"I guess it transported and now it's over here.", Rinoa said.
"Well, we're here and that's what matters.", Squall commented. He brushed his brown hair to the side. Everyone wandered into the Ragnorak.
"Should we go visit Garden first?", Rinoa asked.
"Can we visit Garden?", Irvine asked.
"We can. It's possible.", Squall said.
"Garden still exists and it can be entered.", Seifer told them.
"I hope everyone's alright.", Rinoa said.
"Everything's fine.", Squall told her. Rinoa, I'm here with you, Squall thought.
"I feel nervous.", Rinoa said.
"Try to relax. I know it's hard, though.", Squall said. Squall held Rinoa's hand.
"Well, we won't have to fight the battle right away.", Rinoa said.
"Yes, that's true.", Squall told her.
"Good.", Rinoa replied. I'm so glad Squall's here, Rinoa thought. They stood on the ship together in a corner. Rinoa felt Squall wrap his arms around her. She closed her eyes as Squall tightened his grip. Rinoa wished she could stay in Squall's arms forever. I want things to work out, Rinoa thought. They were all in a dangerous situation. Time was compressed. Who knew what could happen?
"We're at Garden.", Selphie said.
"We are?", Rinoa asked.
"Let's go in.", Selphie told them.
"Right.", Rinoa said. They walked inside and entered Garden. It was the way it had been. Garden was the same during time compression.
"Shall we stay here for the night?", Seifer asked.
"I guess that's a good idea.", Squall said. They walked around Garden. It was getting late. "Let's go to the secret area.", Squall suggested to Rinoa.
"Okay.", Rinoa said.
"Take my hand.", Squall told her. Squall took Rinoa's hand and led her to the secret area. Rinoa and I will have a nice talk, Squall thought.
"We're almost there.", Rinoa said. She felt her heart pounding. She was very nervous. So many things were happening.
"We're here.", Squall said as they arrived. It was nighttime. The area was dark. Squall and Rinoa looked at each other. The cool night air filled the room. "Rinoa, a big battle is coming up.", Squall explained.
"I know.", Rinoa said.
"I know you can handle it. I believe in you. I admit, I am very worried about you and what could happen, but I love you and I know that you are ready for this.", Squall said.
"Thank you, Squall.", Rinoa told him, smiling.
"I know we'll make it. We will save the world, Rinoa. The battle is coming up soon. I'll always stay by your side.", Squall said. Rinoa is the most important person to me, Squall thought.
"I'm a sorceress, so I'm worried, what if time compression has an affect on me?", Rinoa asked.
"You're fine right now, aren't you?", Squall asked.
"Yes.", Rinoa said.
"Don't worry. I will make sure to protect you.", Squall said. Squall kissed Rinoa deeply.
"I trust you.", Rinoa told him. "I know you'll protect me.", Rinoa said, smiling. She closed her eyes, savoring the sweetness of the moment. Times will be tough from here on out, Rinoa thought. "This may be… the last time we can relax like this.", Rinoa said.
"There are a lot of things coming up.", Squall said. "We'll still find time to relax, Rinoa.", Squall assured her. Squall slipped his arm around her back and drew her close, turning her to face him and holding her closely.
"I know. We are heading to that hotel soon, right?", Rinoa asked.
"Yes. Then we go to the research center.", Squall whispered. "Things will work out.", Squall said.
"I believe you.", Rinoa told him. That night, Rinoa went to bed. The next morning, she and the others met in the middle of Garden.
"Rinoa, you'll never believe this.", Squall said as he greeted her.
"What, Squall?", Rinoa asked.
"Come on, Squall. Why are you so surprised?", Seifer asked.
"Well, I never expected this.", Squall said.
"What? What's going on?", Rinoa asked.
"He's with Ellone.", Selphie said.
"When did this happen?", Rinoa asked.
"We had a long talk. She was very happy for you when you and Rinoa got together.", Seifer said.
"I'm very happy Rinoa and I got together.", Squall said, smiling broadly at Rinoa.
"I am very happy.", Rinoa said, grinning at Squall.
"I'm happy with someone too.", Zell said.
"I am very glad.", Selphie said.
"Well, now that we all have someone, I think we should hold a dance.", Seifer said.
"That'd be nice.", Rinoa commented.
"We'll have to wait.", Quistis said.
"I guess we will.", Rinoa replied.
"After everything.", Ellone said.
"When we beat Ultimecia.", Rinoa continued.
"That settles it. The night we defeat Ultimecia, we have a dance here in Garden.", Squall said.
"That's a nice plan.", Irvine commented.
"That'll be a happy day.", Rinoa said, smiling as Squall put his arm around her.
"What about Nida?", Squall asked.
"Nida found someone else, right here.", Seifer said.
"Don't tell me.", Selphie said.
"That's right.", Quistis replied.
"You learn something new everyday.", Rinoa said.
"Well, we all have someone, so I'm glad we are all happy, especially Rinoa and I.", Squall said, patting Rinoa on the head. Rinoa and I will have a great time, Squall thought.
"I can't wait until we finally beat Ultimecia.", Rinoa said. Squall and I can relax, Rinoa thought.
"Yep. We have to leave for the hotel now. Cid is here.", Squall said.
"Here I am. To wish you SeeDs good luck.", Cid said. "You have shown that you can do anything you put your mind to.", Cid commented.
"Rinoa, you have become a wonderful sorceress, especially with your knight, Squall, by your side.", Edea commented.
"Will I still be a sorceress after the battle?", Rinoa asked.
"We will find that out then. You have controlled your powers very well, especially at such a young age.", Edea commented.
"Rinoa has shown a lot of strength and courage.", Squall explained.
"Squall!", Rinoa exclaimed, blushing.
"It's true. You've been through so much and I'm very proud of you, Rinoa.", Squall said.
"Squall gave me a special name.", Rinoa told them.
"Rin.", Squall said.
"I like it.", Rinoa said.
"Rinoa has been through a lot.", Squall said.
"I didn't disappear, even in time compression.", Rinoa exclaimed.
"You don't even need to worry about that.", Squall told her, tapping her on the head.
"Well, I wish you good luck.", Cid told them.
"Thank you.", they replied.
"Let's go.", Squall said. Squall took Rinoa's hand as they all walked to the Ragnorak. They entered the ship and climbed on. The ship traveled to an island by the Deep Sea Research Center and landed near a new hotel. Everyone exited the ship, carrying luggage.
"We're here.", Squall said.
"I'm excited. I have a lot to carry.", Rinoa told him.
"I'll help you with that.", Squall said, walking over to her. Rinoa and I get to share a room, Squall thought.
"Each room has two beds. We've rented out enough rooms for the people who are coming with us.", Rinoa said.
"Each of us will share a room with someone.", Squall explained as they entered the hotel.
"This is exciting.", Rinoa said.
"Let's check in.", Squall explained as they entered the building.
"Alright!", Seifer exclaimed, happy.
"It's great to have you on our side again.", Squall said.
"It's great to be in control of my own mind and body.", Seifer replied.
"We're really glad you're back.", Rinoa commented as they walked inside.
"I'm very glad, too.", Ellone said.
"So, here we are.", Rinoa said as they walked inside.
"This hotel is huge!", Zell exclaimed.
"It's gigantic!", Selphie said.
"It is very big.", Rinoa said.
"Well, here's the counter. Even during time compression, it's still around. Hello, I'm here to make appointments for some rooms.", Squall began, walking over to the counter.
"Let's checkout our rooms.", Rinoa said.
"Right.", Squall told her. Squall put his arm around Rinoa.
"An elevator is over there.", Quistis said.
"Let's go.", Irvine commented.
"Got it.", Squall said. When the elevator reached their rooms, everyone stepped out. With their keys, they entered their rooms.
"How do you like it?", Squall asked Rinoa.
"It's very nice.", Rinoa said as she put her luggage down.
"There's your bed and there's my bed.", Squall said, pointing towards two separate beds.
"I guess we'll be here for the next few days.", Rinoa said.
"What do you think?", Zell asked, entering his room.
"It's very neat.", Selphie said as she put down her bags.
"I can relax here.", Zell commented as he smiled broadly.
"We're here.", Seifer said.
"It's lovely.", Ellone said as she looked around the room.
"Perfect.", Seifer commented, pointing towards the walls.
"This room is arranged quite well.", Nida said, observing the room.
"It's very clean and organized.", Quistis commented as she eyed the room.
"We've got it made!", Irvine exclaimed, entering his room loudly.
"I guess this is alright.", Xu said.
"This is awesome.", Irvine exclaimed, jumping on one of the beds.
"This is great.", Squall said.
"I hope everyone found their room.", Rinoa said.
"Rinoa, you and I will have the best time.", Squall told her. Rinoa and I are sharing a room, Squall thought.
"You look very happy.", Rinoa commented, laughing.
"Oh yes I am.", Squall said, a wide grin on his face. Squall gave Rinoa a big hug and twirled her around before placing her down on the edge of her bed.
"Squall!", Rinoa exclaimed, laughing.
"Anyway, the Deep Sea Research Center awaits. Today we'll explore the area.", Squall told her.
"Alright.", Rinoa said. Everyone settled into their rooms for awhile. They all met downstairs later on.
"So, what are we going to do?", Seifer asked.
"Let's look around the area today.", Squall said.
"Relax before going to the Deep Sea Research Center? Alright.", Irvine commented.
"I guess we're ready.", Rinoa said.
"Let's look outside the land.", Selphie commented.
"Alright then.", Rinoa said. The others walked outside of the hotel and into the outdoor land area. The Deep Sea Research Center was near this area, but it would still need to be flown to by the Ragnorak.
"It's nice out here.", Squall said as they looked around the outside area.
"It is very nice.", Rinoa said.
"Even during time compression, the area looks well.", Squall said. Rinoa and I can relax here, Squall thought.
"I feel nervous.", Rinoa told him.
"Relax. Everything will work out.", Squall said, placing an arm around Rinoa.
"Thank you, Squall.", Rinoa said. Rinoa took Squall's arm and linked her arm through Squall's. Rinoa smiled as she held onto Squall's arm.
"Let's all walk around.", Squall said. Squall gently pat Rinoa's head.
"Alright, then.", Seifer said, grinning. Everyone walked around the area.
"Usually, I get nervous during trips. I prefer to relax at home instead of traveling. It's so much easier. But when I'm with you, Squall, I feel great.", Rinoa said.
"I feel the same.", Squall told her. Squall grinned as Rinoa's arms were wrapped around his arm. He felt wonderful. Being with Rinoa makes me feel better about everything, Squall thought.
"Time compression is making me nervous, knowing the battle we're about to fight.", Rinoa told him.
"Yes. We are all nervous. We're going to take everything slowly. We still have some time before the big battle.", Squall assured her as they walked to an area outside of the hotel. They were by a garden. The sun was setting.
"It's so lovely here.", Rinoa said, gently laying her head on Squall's shoulder.
"I know. Even during time compression.", Squall said.
"Yeah.", Rinoa told him, smiling.
"It's going to be time to go back soon.", Seifer said.
"I guess so.", Ellone replied.
"We have a lot of time ahead of us.", Seifer told her.
Squall smiled at Rinoa. "It's so nice out here.", Squall said.
"I know. It really is.", Rinoa told him.
"Everything around here is so perfect.", Squall said.
"Usually, you don't take notice of things like that.", Rinoa said.
"What?", Squall asked.
"You know.", Rinoa said.
"You're right.", Squall told her.
"Thank you.", Rinoa replied, smiling. It was very nice out there. Although Rinoa preferred the indoors, she was having a great time. Although she felt a nervous feeling. She closer her eyes, savoring the sweetness of the moment.
"Everything will be alright.", Squall assured her.
"Thank you.", Rinoa replied.
"It's very warm here.", Zell noted.
"It's getting dark.", Selphie told him.
"I want to stay out here a little longer.", Zell told her.
"It feels really romantic .", Rinoa said.
"You're smiling.", Squall told her.
"Well, I know.", Rinoa said, blushing.
"We have many battles ahead.", Quistis said.
"That's right.", Nida replied. "They'll be gone soon.", he finished.
"They will.", Quistis replied.
"I guess we should head back in.", Seifer said.
"Sure.", Ellone replied.
"Let's have a good time.", Seifer said.
"Rinoa, look at the sun." Squall said.
"Yeah, it's setting. If only things could be this easy and relaxing always.", Rinoa said. She grinned up at Squall.
"Yes, that would be perfect.", Squall said. Squall kissed Rinoa.
"I feel so great. I know that many tough times lay ahead, so I'm nervous.", Rinoa told him.
"I respect that. I'll always protect you.", Squall said, smiling at Rinoa.
"What a night.", Irvine commented, looking around.
"Squall, this is so great.", Rinoa said.
"Yep. We have to have dinner.", Squall told her.
"Yes, yes we do.", Rinoa said.
"Let's go meet everyone.", Squall told her. After dinner, Squall walked over to Rinoa.
"I hope many great times are ahead.", Rinoa said, smiling.
"Yeah. Once the battle ends, many great night will come.", Squall promised. As the sun set, Squall walked Rinoa to another Garden by the hotel. "Meet me here in an hour.", Squall said.
"What?", Rinoa asked.
"Go back to the room and we'll meet here an in hour. In this garden.", Squall said.
"It's really dark here. What if I get lost?", Rinoa asked.
"Don't worry about it. Meet me here.", Squall said.
"Okay. I will.", Rinoa told him. Rinoa went back to the hotel. She walked around. I'm getting so anxious, she thought. I guess I'll just have to wait.
"Let's call it a day.", Zell said.
"Alright, then.", Selphie replied.
"I wonder what Squall is planning.", Rinoa said as she walked around.
"It's time to go back.", Seifer said.
"This will be a nice surprise.", Squall said.
"It's been an hour.", Rinoa said. She walked off into the garden area where she promised to meet Squall. It was dark as she found her way into the center of it. The cool breeze was relaxing. She looked around and saw Squall in the dark.
"Hey, Rinoa.", Squall called, smiling.
"Hi, Squall.", Rinoa said.
"Come here.", Squall said. It was now dark and quite late. Squall took Rinoa's hand and took her under a gazebo, which lit up the area.
"This place is so perfect.", Rinoa said, smiling. A gazebo, Rinoa thought.
"Yes, perfect for one of the last days of relaxation.", Squall told her. Squall put his arms on Rinoa's shoulders. They began to slow dance under the gazebo, which lit up the dark garden. The light from the gazebo shined.
"I hope we can come back here someday, when everything is over, just to relax and remember everything we've been through.", Rinoa told him.
"Of course we will.", Squall said. Rinoa and I will come back here, Squall thought.
"I know I think about the past a lot.", Rinoa told him.
"Let's enjoy this moment.", Squall told her as they danced.
"Yes, I'll enjoy this moment.", Rinoa told him as she gently lay her head on his shoulder as they danced.
"We will come here again.", Squall said. Squall kissed Rinoa. They shared a long, romantic kiss.
"I'm glad.", Rinoa said as she looked deeply into his eyes. This night is so perfect, Rinoa thought.
"We will always be together, remember that.", Squall said. Rinoa and I will be together forever, Squall thought.
As it got later, Squall and Rinoa walked back to their room, as did the others. Everyone entered there rooms to prepare for the next day. Squall slept on one bed and Rinoa on the other. The next morning, Rinoa woke up.
"What a night last night was.", Rinoa said. I need to prepare for today, Rinoa thought. Today was a big day, that was for sure.
"Let's get up.", Squall said.
"I'm tired.", Rinoa told him.
"You know we've got to go.", Squall said.
"I know.", Rinoa replied.
"It's going to be a long day.", Squall said.
"A challenging one too.", Rinoa replied.
"It's a bright morning.", Selphie said.
"We need to get downstairs.", Zell told her.
"I'm ready to roll.", Seifer said.
"This will be a challenging battle.", Ellone said.
"I know we can win.", Seifer said.
"I'm up.", Rinoa said.
"I'm glad.", Squall told her.
"How long have you been up for?", Rinoa asked.
"Quite some time.", Squall said.
"This is going to be a exciting day.", Irvine said.
"You need to be prepared for all situations.", Xu advised.
"Another mission.", Nida commented.
"This will be a chance to prove your skill.", Quistis told him.
"I'll take that chance.", Nida said.
"Almost ready to get dressed?", Squall asked.
"I'll be ready soon.", Rinoa said.
"Tell me when you are.", Squall said.
"I'll be ready soon.", Rinoa informed him.
"I'm all ready.", Seifer said.
"This will be a big day.", Ellone said.
"I'm ready for it.", Seifer replied.
"Squall, I'm ready to get dressed.", Rinoa said.
"Alright. I'll be in the bathroom. Tell me when you're done.", Squall said.
"Thank you.", Rinoa told him.
"Take your time.", Squall called.
"Thanks.", Rinoa called back. A few minutes later she was ready. "I'm ready, Squall.", Rinoa called out.
"Alright then.", Squall said, opening the door to the bathroom.
"I guess it's time.", Rinoa told him.
"Yes. We have to get going.", Squall said.
"I'm nervous.", Rinoa said.
"Everything will work out. I've been here before.", Squall assured her.
"Alright.", Rinoa said.
"Let's get downstairs.", Squall told her. Squall held Rinoa's hand. They walked down through the hotel together and arrived at the lobby to meet the others.
"Let's get some breakfast.", Seifer said.
"Sure.", Squall replied. They all walked over to a buffet in a nearby room. After they finished eating, they walked back to the lobby.
"You all ready?", Seifer asked.
"We're ready.", Squall said.
"You prepared?", Irvine asked.
"Everyone's here.", Rinoa said.
"It looks like it.", Zell commented.
"Everyone arrived.", Selphie said.
"We all got here.", Quistis commented.
"Rinoa, are we ready?", Squall said.
"Yes, I think so.", Rinoa told him.
"Everyone?", Squall asked.
"We're ready.", the others replied.
"Then let's go.", Squall said. Squall smiled at Rinoa, his girlfriend. He grinned as she linked her arm through his as they walked toward the Ragnorak. After everyone got on, they prepared their trip to the Deep Sea Research Center. When they arrived, the others walked inside.
"We're finally here.", Rinoa said.
"Here it is.", Squall told everyone, raising an arm to present the area. They all walked on the ground. They saw some bridges and steps. They all looked through the area as they walked around the path leading toward the building.
"Guys, what is this place?", Rinoa asked.
"Hmm?", Squall questioned.
"You told me about it, but I was wondering what we'll do and everything.", Rinoa said.
"This island will lead us to the main area. There are a lot of battles inside. According to a legend, Bahamut is in here. I believe it. Let's go.", Squall said. The others followed him inside the area.
"Wow!", Rinoa exclaimed, looking around.
"This is neat!", Selphie exclaimed.
"It's cool.", Irvine commented.
"Let's look around.", Quistis said.
"This place looks like it's hiding something.", Rinoa said.
"That's what we'll find out.", Seifer told her.
"Let's go forward.", Squall told them. "Here we are. Be careful. When you see the bright light, freeze. Otherwise, we'll be attacked. Got it?", Squall told them.
"Yes.", the others replied. They all waited for the light to fade as they walked closer.
"There it is!", Rinoa called, noticing they were approaching something.
"So you wish to challenge me?", a voice asked.
"It's not our will to fight.", Squall said. Suddenly, a battle began against dragons. When the battle had ended, the voice had another question.
"Begging for mercy?", the voice asked.
"Never.", Squall replied, determined. Another battle ensued, more difficult then the last. "This really is a challenge.", Squall said as they fought the dragons. When the battle ended, the voice still had some comments.
"What's going on? Why do you wish to fight?", the voice asked.
"It's our nature… There is no real reason… Maybe… maybe we were born to fight.", Squall said, confused as the words escaped his lips before he knew what he was saying.
"Interesting…", the voice responded. "I'll challenge you then.", the voice said. Soon, a battle begun. This time, with Bahamut.
"The great guardian force…Bahamut.", Squall said.
"This will be a challenging battle.", Rinoa said.
"We can do it.", Squall assured her. As they battled Bahamut, the battle became very challenging until it had ended.
"I see the light.", the voice said when the battle had ended. "Another path to your destiny awaits… I shall join you…", Bahamut said.
"We have acquired Bahamut.", Squall told the others.
"We did it!", Rinoa said happily.
"Yes. We did.", Squall told her.
"Shall we go further?", Seifer asked.
"Can we do it? Is everyone ready?", Squall asked the others.
"Inside the rest of the area?", Rinoa asked.
"We could try.", Quistis said.
"It may be dangerous.", Rinoa commented.
"It looks like it'll take a long time.", Selphie said.
"How far down is it?", Rinoa asked.
"We'll have to find out.", Squall told her.
"We'll do it the next day.", Seifer said.
"Alright.", Rinoa replied. They walked up and then entered the ship.
"Time to go back.", Squall said as the Ragnorak flew back to the hotel. They entered the hotel and everyone returned to their rooms.
"What a day!", Rinoa said.
"I know.", Squall told her. Squall watched Rinoa sit on top of her bed. Squall sat down next to her.
"I need to relax.", Rinoa said.
"Let's relax.", Squall told her. Rinoa lay down and smiled. Squall kissed Rinoa.
"What a day. I'm tired.", Seifer said as he entered his room. He smiled. "It's so great to be back with everyone.", Seifer said, grinning.
"So, what do we do now?", Rinoa asked.
"We'll have dinner in the hotel. Then relax like we did yesterday.", Squall told her.
"Alright.", Rinoa said. She sat up. "We did a lot today.", Rinoa continued. Later that day, everyone met downstairs for dinner and ate together.
"That was a wonderful dinner.", Squall said as he held Rinoa's hand underneath the table. Everyone sat at a large table as they spoke.
"I know.", Rinoa said, grinning.
"It was fast.", Quistis commented, nodding.
"Dinner did go by quickly.", Rinoa said.
"I wish I'd ordered more things.", Zell said.
"You can later on.", Selphie told him.
"So, I guess we'll see each other later.", Seifer said.
"Sure.", Squall replied.
"Well, I better get up.", Irvine said, rising from his seat.
"Rinoa, let's walk around the hotel.", Squall suggested.
"Alright.", Rinoa said, rising. Squall took Rinoa's hand as they walked out of the dining room.
"This place sure is nice.", Squall said, holding Rinoa's hand. They walked around the hotel. It was very large and had many floors and rooms.
"I know.", Rinoa told him, smiling. They walked around and saw a casino. They entered the casino and smiled, walking past it. Past the casino, they reached an arcade. "Alright!", Rinoa said.
"We reached a great spot.",. Squall said. Rinoa and I can have a great time, Squall thought.
"Let's play.", Rinoa told him.
"Okay.", Squall said. The room was dark. They laughed happily as they played. When they were finished, they exited and continued walking around. They saw a staircase. They walked downstairs and saw a pool. They walked back up and saw an exercise center and then a theater. They walked around the hotel and then up the stairs.
"That was a very fun tour.", Rinoa said.
"It's very dark outside.", Squall told her. They walked up the stairs to a balcony on top of the hotel.
"The air is so fresh.", Rinoa said, breathing in the fresh night air.
"It's great up here.", Squall said. It's great being with Rinoa, Squall thought.
"Yes.", Rinoa said.
"Rinoa, come here.", Squall told her. Squall wrapped his arms around Rinoa and kissed her passionately.
"This night is so lovely.", Rinoa said, gazing into Squall's eyes.
"I know.", Squall told her. Squall put his arm around Rinoa as they looked outside. They later went back to their room and walked onto the balcony.
"The perfect ending to a perfect night.", Rinoa said, giggling.
"Yep.", Squall replied. Squall walked over to his bed and Rinoa walked over to hers. They went to sleep.
Rinoa woke up the next morning. I'm so tired, Rinoa thought. Rinoa smiled as she awoke.
"Good morning, Rinoa.", Squall said.
"Good morning, Squall.", Rinoa replied.
"I love you, Rinoa.", Squall told her.
"I know. I love you, Squall.", Rinoa replied, smiling.
"Well, I'll wait for you to get dressed so we can go get breakfast.", Squall told her.
"Alright.", Rinoa said. Later they arrived downstairs.
"Hey, everyone.", Squall called as he spotted the others.
"There's a buffet here.", Zell pointed out.
"Sounds good.", Rinoa said.
"We're all here.", Seifer told her.
"We're prepared.", Selphie said.
"It's going to be a long day.", Rinoa said.
"It'll work out.", Ellone told her.
"Thank you.", Rinoa replied.
"Let's grab a table.", Squall said, holding Rinoa's hand. The walls were painted white and their were many areas filled with food. Squall found a table.
"Let's get some food now.", Rinoa said.
"Of course.", Squall told her. After breakfast, the others met in the lobby.
"It's time to go.", Seifer said.
"We should get going.", Quistis commented.
"I guess now is a good time.", Rinoa said.
"Then we'll go.", Squall told the others. They walked outside the lobby and onto the ship. They boarded the Ragnorak and flew to the Deep Sea Research Center.
"We'll go through the rest of the place now.", Squall said.
"Okay.", Rinoa replied.
The group descended inside the center.
"We're heading down.", Squall said.
"What is that? Looks like it leads down... By the way, I wonder what that is...?", Rinoa asked.
"Let's find out.", Irvine said.
"Let's go.", Squall said. They all walked down. Further and further. After pressing a switch, the level below them opened up. They climbed down many flights of stairs. The walk took a very long time. They pressed many buttons and many switches to go down each flight. Eventually, after many hours, they reached the bottom.
"Something's going on.", Zell said.
"I have a nervous feeling about this…", Rinoa commented.
"Something's ahead.", Squall said.
"What is it?", Rinoa asked, looking forward.
"I've seen this before.", Seifer said.
"I knew of this too. So it's really here.", Squall commented.
"What is it?", Rinoa asked.
"What could it be?", Quistis questioned.
"This is going to be some battle.", Seifer said.
"What is that?", Selphie asked.
"Ultima weapon.", Squall said.
"Will we fight it?", Rinoa asked him.
"Well, we came all the way down here.", Ellone said.
"This looks like it will be a long battle.", Rinoa said.
"Are you all ready?", Squall asked. Squall looked at the others. Some had a determined expression on their face. Others had fear. Squall felt the energy of the others surrounding him. He closed his eyes and then opened them. "Seriously, are we ready?", Squall asked.
"If we're fighting Ultimecia, Ultima Weapon should be no problem.", Seifer said.
"Alright then, everyone?", Squall asked.
"Yes.", the others replied.
"Let's go.", Squall said. The battle begun. Ultima weapon proved to be quite a challenge. Everyone's health seemed to be dropping. Each member of the group attacked. The battle was long and lasted for quite awhile. "Lionheart.", Squall said after a long battle. Squall's renzokuken was followed by lionheart. After many strikes, Ultima Weapon was defeated. Everyone was gasping as the battle finished.
"We…", Rinoa said.
"We did it.", Squall said. He looked at the others. This battle took a lot of energy from everyone.
"Now what?", Rinoa asked.
"I drew Eden from Ultima Weapon. Now we must go back.", Squall informed them.
"All the way back?", Rinoa asked.
"Looks like it.", Squall said.
"We made it down here.", Quistis said.
"We can make it back.", Rinoa said.
"Let's go.", Squall told them. After a very long walk, everyone arrived on top. They went to the Ragnorak, which drove back to the hotel. When the others entered the hotel, they all took deep breaths.
"We made it.", Rinoa said.
"We really did it.", Selphie said.
"Now that was a challenge.", Seifer commented.
"It sure was.", Squall replied.
"It was worth it.", Quistis said.
"We all worked really hard.", Rinoa said.
"We should all feel proud.", Zell said.
"Well, how about we go back to our rooms and call it a day.", Squall said.
"Sure.", everyone replied.
"Then we'll all go to the ballroom here.", Squall told them. Everyone went back to their room.
"That was amazing.", Rinoa said as she walked up the flights of stairs with Squall to their hotel room.
"It sure was.", Squall said. Squall put his arm around Rinoa. "Now that we have accomplished this, we can beat Ultimecia. This proves that we can do anything.", Squall told her.
"Yes. I feel really proud. I was really scared there.", Rinoa told him.
"We're back, now.", Squall said as he put his card key through there hotel room.
"I need to rest.", Rinoa said as she lay down on her bed. She closed her eyes.
"We really should relax today. We all deserve to. We accomplished a lot.", Squall said.
"Yeah.", Rinoa replied. Rinoa stood up and walked over to the window outside the balcony in the room.
"It's too late for lunch, so dinner's our next meal.", Squall told her.
"The view from the window is really nice.", Rinoa said, looking outside.
"Yep.", Squall said.
"I'm really tired.", Rinoa said.
"A lot is coming up, so you should get some rest.", Squall told her.
"Yes.", Rinoa said.
"Come here, Rinoa.", Squall said. "I'll come there, actually.", Squall told her. Squall wrapped his arms around Rinoa and hugged her tightly. "Everything will work out. Everything is going to work out. I promise.", Squall said, kissing the tip of Rinoa's head.
"I believe you.", Rinoa told him, relaxing in Squall's embrace.
"There's a lot of events coming up.", Squall told her.
"Yeah.", Rinoa said.
"We'll make it. I know we can.", Squall said.
"Thank you, Squall.", Rinoa told him. Later in the day, they walked downstairs.
"Nice as always.", Squall said, linking his arm through Rinoa's.
"It's so great here.", Rinoa said. Rinoa wrapped her arm around Squall's.
"Well, we have a big battle ahead.", Squall told her.
"I'm very nervous, but we're prepared.", Rinoa said.
"This was just what we needed. After this, we must face the most challenging battle yet.", Squall said.
This is the end of the chapter. I added this part to the plot. When I revise my story, I will put in descriptions and edit all of the chapters. I hope this part was good. There are a few more chapters, because I will continue after the ending. Thank you to all the reviewers.