FINAL FANTASY VIII Game Script Written by Oliver Kong E-mail address: kong_oliver@hotmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents 1. Updates 2. Disclaimer 3. Game Script 4. Credits -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Updates 10/23/02: Had to change and add the table of contents of each category. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Disclaimer If you really liked my Final Fantasy VII game script, you'll like the dialogues for Final Fantasy VIII. Have fun reading this script. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Game Script We begin this game by watching the introduction movie of Squall and Seifer gunblade fighting. Squall got a scar and is bleeding. He gave Seifer a scar as well. After that, the Final Fantasy VIII title screen appeared. Now we are in the Infirmary of Balamb Garden. Squall woke up. Dr. Kadowaki: How are you feeling? Squall: ......Ok. Dr. Kadowaki: Take it easy next time, you hear? Looks like your eyes are focusing. You should be fine. Say your name for me. Squall: Squall. Squall Leonhart is the main character of the game. He is 17, has short brown hair, a scar on his forehead, black jacket, gloves, white shirt, necklace, black pants and black boots. He uses a gunblade. Dr. Kadowaki: Why don't you take it easy in training? Next time you might not be so lucky. Squall: Tell that to Seifer. Dr. Kadowaki: That Seifer... Won't listen to anyone. Why don't you ignore him? Squall: I can't just run away. Dr. Kadowaki: You wanna be cool, huh? Well, don't get hurt in the process. Let's see, your instructor is... Quistis! I'll call her now. Just wait here a minute. (calling Quistis) Quistis? Come get your student. Yes, yes. His injury's not serious. It'll probably leave a scar. ......Right. Now please come by. A woman came and looked at Squall in bed. Ellone: Squall...so we meet again. We watch a movie of Quistis coming in to see Squall. Quistis: I knew it'd be either you or Seifer! Come on, let's go. Today's the field exam. While Squall and Quistis is on their way to the classroom... Quistis: Squall. Is there something on your mind? Squall: ...Not really. Quistis: ...Not really. Hahaha! Squall: What's so funny? Quistis: Funny? No, no, it's not that! I'm just happy. I feel like I'm beginning to understand my student a little. That's all. Squall: I'm more complex than you think. Quistis: Then tell me. Tell me more about yourself. Squall: It's none of your... Quistis: ...Business! We watch a movie of the view of Balamb Garden. Later in the study hall... Quistis: Good morning, class. Let's start with today's schedule. There seem to have been some rumors flying around since yesterday... Yes, the field exam for SeeD candidates will begin later this afternoon. Those not participating and those who failed last week's written test are to remain here in study hall. Field exam participants will have free time until the exam. Just be sure you're in top condition. Meet in hall at 1600 hours. I'll announce the team assignments there. Any questions? (to Seifer) Oh, and Seifer! Do NOT injure your partner while training. Be careful from now on. Seifer threw a fit. Quistis: Field exam participants, I will see you all later. (to Squall) And Squall, I need to talk to you. Squall talks to Quistis. Quistis: You haven't been to the [Fire Cavern] yet have you? You won't be able to take part in today's SeeD exam if you don't pass this prerequisite. Squall: (...I was gonna go this morning, but Seifer...) Quistis: Hm? Do you have a good excuse? Squall: ...Not really. Quistis: Then let's get going. If you're not too confident yet, you can review your studies at the [study panel]. I'll be waiting at the [front gate], so come down when you're ready. You can access the [study panel] from [your seat]. Quistis left. Squall goes to his study seat and gets two Guardian Forces Quezacotl and Shiva. Squall gets out, then... Selphie: I'm late, I'm late, I'm LATE!!! (bumped into Squall) Waaah! Squall: Are you ok? Selphie: There. Tee-hee, I'm fine. Sorry I was kinda in a hurry. Oh yeah! Hey, did you just come from that class? Is...... homeroom over? Squall nodded "yes". Selphie: Woo...Oh, nooo... This place is soooo much bigger than my last Garden! Oh, hey, hey. I just transferred here. Do you think you could give me a tour of this Garden? Squall: Don't have the time. Selphie: Oh, bummer. That's too bad. Well, see ya. Squall proceeds to the front gate. At that area... Quistis: I have a few things to explain before we head off. GF gives us strength. The stronger the GF, the stronger we become. ...So, here's a brief exploration on junctioning a GF. Quistis told Squall what they are. Quistis: Everything ok up till now? You can always check back by accessing [Tutorial from the [Menu]. Once we get to the [Fire Cavern], I'll explain how to junction magic. Use the command 'Draw' during battle and stock magic from your enemies. Be sure to have some stocked! Ready to go? The [Fire Cavern] used for the test is located [east of here]. Quistis Trepe is 18 years old, has her hair wrapped with a hair clip, gloves, pink shirt, pink skirt and boots. She uses a chain whip. In the cave... Quistis: Ok... Junctioning magic. Now pay attention. I'll be explaining how to utilize the magic you have stocked. Quistis told Squall how to do it. Quistis: When you draw a new magic, try experimenting with it when you junction. This is how you become stronger. Ok, ready to go? Oh! You know how to use your gunblade...? Squall: ...I already know. Quistis: Oh, ok. I was just concerned, that's all. Alright, let's go! They meet the Balamb guards near the cave. Balamb Guard: Objective: To obtain a low-level GF. A SeeD member must support. Are you ready? Squall: I'm ready. Quistis: I'm his support. Instructor No. 14, Quistis Trepe. Balamb Guard: Select a time limit. Choose one suited to your abilities. Challenging yet reasonable. Squall: 20 minutes. Balamb Guard: Very well. Good luck. Inside the cave... Quistis: My job is to support you in battle. Everything else is up to you. Squall: Fine. As they continue to move on... Quistis: You know, the boys often choke on this test when I come with them. I guess my charm makes them nervous. Squall: (...Whatever.) Quistis: I'm just kidding! Trying to keep you relaxed, that's all. Later as Squall and Quistis reach their destination... Quistis: I guess I was right. You and Seifer are in a class of your own. You both have amazing strength and potential. Squall and Quistis gets closer and... Quistis: Ok, this is it. Are you ready? You seem confident enough. Squall and Quistis fights Ifrit. After Squall and Quistis wins the fight... Ifrit: For me to lose to a human... Very well, I will join you. Later... Quistis: There isn't much time, but let me make go over this real quick. Good, you got yourself a GF. If you junction that GF, you'll be able to use the Elem-J ability. Here's an explanation on Elements. Quistis told Squall how to use it. Quistis: There's a lot of Fire elemental monsters here, so junction Blizzard to your Elem-Atk. You'll have an easier time with Fire elemental enemies. Later back in Balamb Garden... Quistis: Well done. Let's see... I thought there was something else I needed to go over with you before you take the SeeD exam... Oh yes! Taking care of your GF. This is something you have to watch out for. Quistis told Squall how to do it. Quistis: Now change into your uniform and assemble at the [1F Lobby]. After Squall changes to his uniform, he meets Quistis at the lobby. Quistis: Squall! Over here! I'll be announcing the squad assignments for the exam now. Let's see... You'll be with... Zell Dincht. Quite a lively fellow. Squall: Lively? He's just loud. Can't I switch members? Quistis: I'm afraid that's not possible. Over here, Zell! We watch a movie of Zell performing his fighting techniques. Zell Dincht is 17 years old. His fists are his weapons. Zell: Whoa! I'm with you!? You don't get along with Seifer, do you? Heard he whooped you pretty bad this morning. Squall: We weren't fighting. We were training. Zell: I bet you he doesn't think so. Look, Seifer's just being a pain in the ass. All you have to do is ignore him. Squall: That's none of your business. Quistis: None of your business. Ahem... Excuse me, but... That Seifer you're talking about... He's your squad leader. Zell: SAY WHAT!? Quistis: It can't be changed. Seifer! Are you here? Seifer, Raijin and Fujin arrived. Squall: (Fujin and Raijin tagging along as usual... Guess that makes up the whole disciplinary committee.) Quistis: (to Seifer) You're the squad leader. Good luck to you. Seifer: ...Instructor. I hate it when people wish me luck. Save those words for a bad student that needs them, eh? Quistis: Ok then. Good luck, Seifer. Seifer: Add Instructor Trepe to the list. Squall: (The list...? What is it?) Quistis: Well then. You're all assigned to Squad B. I'll be the instructor in charge. Teamwork is of the utmost importance. Let's get through this exam, everyone! Seifer: Listen up! Teamwork means staying out of my way. It's a Squad B rule. Don't you forget it! Headmaster Cid: Everyone here? (to everyone) It's been a while everyone. How's everyone doing? This exam will involve 12 members from Squads A through D... You will be proceeding to a real battlefield. Obviously, the battles are for real. Life and death, victory and defeat, honor and disgrace... Each of these go hand in hand. There's only one way or the other. How 'bout it? Are you still up for it? You will be accompanied by 9 SeeD members. Should you fail, these members shall get the job done. They always do. Well that's one less worry on your mind. The pride of Balamb Garden! The elite mercenary force, SeeD! Learn from them, obey their commands and accomplish the mission. Prove yourself worthy of becoming a member of SeeD. Best of luck. Squall's group takes a car to Balamb. Inside the car while the car is moving... Zell: Yo, Squall. Show me your gunblade, will ya? Squall: ......... Zell: C'mon, man! Squall: ......... Zell: Just a peek! Squall: ......... Zell: Tch, fine... Yeah, yeah... Why you bein' so selfish!? Scrooooge! Squall: ......... Zell: Say somethin', will ya!? W-What's on your mind? Squall: ...Nothing. Quistis: ...Nothing. Zell: ......... Zell gets up and practices his fighting skills. Seifer: Stop that... It's annoying. ...Chicken-wuss. Zell: WHAT DID YOU CALL ME!? Seifer: Heheheh... Quistis: (to Zell and Seifer) Knock it off! Squall: ...Instructor... Who was that girl in the infirmary this morning? Quistis: Was someone there? I didn't notice anybody. Is there a problem? Squall: No... not really... Seifer: This is great... I have Chicken-wuss and a guy who just reached puberty in my squad... Zell got really pissed. Later the car reached Balamb and in the dock... Squall: So that's the vessel...? Seifer: Ain't no turning back now. Huh? You scared, too? Garden Staff: Hey! You guys are the last! Hurry up and get in! Seifer: Don't disappoint me now. Quistis: Come on, move it! Hurry, Squall! Inside the assault boat after it takes off... Xu: Hi, Quistis. Quistis: Well, these are the members of Squad B. Zell: Nice to meet ya! Squall: Pleased to meet you... Xu: Seifer, how many times has it been now? Seifer: Oh, I just love these exams... Xu: I'll explain the current situation and the mission. Be seated! Everyone takes a seat. Xu: Our client for this mission is the Dollet Dukedom Parliament. A request for SeeD was made 18 hours ago. Dollet has been under attack by the G-Army since about 72 hours ago. 49 hours into the battle, Dollet abandoned their position in the inner city. Currently, they have retreated into the nearby mountains and are reorganizing their troops. That's the current status. Now onto the mission objective. According to our reports, the G-Army is mopping up the Dollet troops in the mountain region. We're to make a landing at Lapin Beach. We're to eliminate the remaining G-Army within the city and liberate it A.S.A.P. Afterwards, SeeD members will intercept any G-Army forces trying to make their way into the city from the mountain region. Seifer: So, what are WE supposed to do? Xu: SeeD candidates are to eliminate the G-Army inside the city. Zell: Sounds important! Seifer: Sounds boring. So what you're saying is we do all the little, dirty work... Xu: ......... Oh, it hardly needs to be said, but... The order to withdraw takes priority. Do not forget. We're almost there. We anticipate a battle as soon as we disembark. Just be prepared. That's all. Any questions, talk to Quistis. Xu left. Squall: (Hmmm...) (Talk to Quistis.) Quistis: What is it, Squall? Squall: Explain it again. Quistis: Here's a quick explanation. The goal for this mission is to eliminate the Galbadian forces that have entered Dollet. The order to withdraw takes priority. Be sure to make your way back to the shore when you get this order. Squall: (Hmmm...) (Talk to Seifer.) Seifer: Listen up. Our goal for this mission is to mop up all the Galbadian soldiers still left in Dollet. All you boys have to do is take orders from me, the captain. Squall: (Hmmm...) (Talk to Zell.) Zell: My first real battle... I'm getting' pretty nervous. Seifer: Better not piss in your pants. Zell: Hah!? You talkin' to me? Seifer: Heh heh... Zell: ...Bastard. Quistis: Ok, enough talk. Xu: We'll be landing soon. Get ready. Zell: Roger. Squall: Alright. Seifer: Yeah, yeah... (to Squall) Well then, Squall. Go see what's going on outside. Squall: ......Ok. Seifer: Good. Because it's MY order. Squall goes outside. We watch a movie of Squall looking at the map and that they stop at Dollet. Quistis: Ok, you are to secure the [Central Square]! Be sure to equip your GF before you head into battle! Seifer: Let's move out. Seifer Almasy is 17 years old. He has short blond hair, scar on his forehead, white coat, blue shirt, gloves, black pants and shoes. He also uses a gunblade. On Squall's group's way, they fight Galbadian Soldiers. After defeating them, they move on. Seifer: The [Central Square] is up ahead. Hey! All you Galbadian cowards out there! Come out'n show your faces! Don't leave me hangin' now! (runs) Zell: ...What an idiot. Squall's group fought another Galbadian Soldier. After that... Squall: There may be more... Seifer: All right, I want you guys to scout the area for enemies. Squall's group fights another Galbadian Soldier. After that... Squall: I think that's all of them. Seifer: Well then, we're on standby 'til the enemy comes. Standby... How boring... Later, Squall's group heard a sound... Squall: Sounds like it's starting. Seifer: Bring it on. (to the dog) Get outta here! Scram! Hey! Galbadian Soldiers! What are you waiting for!? Come show me what you got! (swings his gunblade) Squall: ...Nothing. Squall talks to Seifer. Seifer: Still keeping us waiting...? That's it...! I can't take it anymore! What is this, some kind of dog training!? (swinging his gunblade) Squall's group watched the dog howl and they hide while there were Galbadian Soldiers passing by. Squall: It's the enemy... Zell: Where the hell they goin'? Hey? What is that up there? Seifer: Our next destination. Zell: But that's against orders! Seifer: Weren't you just saying how bored you were? Zell: Squall! Squall: I stand by the captain's decision. Seifer: ...Captain's decision? (hands on Squall) You want to wreak some havoc too, don't you? Squall shoves Seifer's hand off of him. Squall: It's a good opportunity to test my training. Thanks to you, I feel like I can take on anyone. Even if they do fight dirty, like you. Seifer: You'll thank me when the time comes. Zell: What the hell... I thought you guys don't get along? You're like, all buddy-buddy now. Listen. This ain't no ordinary battle. It's an exam, an important one. I'm tellin' ya, we have to stick to orders. Seifer: Then you stay here. I don't need any boy scouts. Zell: What was that!!!? Squall: Don't take him seriously, Zell. Seifer, if we're gonna go, let's hurry. Seifer: The enemy is headed for the [facility]. We, Squad B, are to secure the summit. Move out! Squall: Alright. Zell: Tch... Fine. They move on. Later Squall's group saw some Dollet Soldiers. Dollet Soldier: (on the ground) Ahhh! W-W-Who are you!? Squall: Don't worry. We're SeeD candidates. We've been dispatched by Garden. Seifer: So what's going on up there? Dollet Soldier: The Galbadian soldiers have entered the [Communication Tower]. On top of that...that place has always been a nesting ground for monsters. If you guys are goin' up, be caref... (pulled by a monster) H- HELP!!! Squall's group fights Anacondaur. After defeating it... Squall: Monsters, huh? Zell: That sucks. Seifer: More fun for us. Come on... Zell: ...Fun? Pu-lease... Squall's group moves on and they take their hiding place. Galbadian Soldier 1: The generator is up and running! Galbadian Soldier 2: No problem with the boosters! Seifer: ...the hell they doing? Galbadian Soldier 3: Cable disconnection confirmed! Begin exchange process! Galbadian Soldier 1: Roger. The Galbadian Soldiers went back in to the Communication Tower. Squall: Repairs...? Seifer: Who cares. This must be your first real battle. You scared? Squall: ...I don't know. I try not to think about it. Seifer: I love battles. I fear nothing. The way I look at it, as long as you make it out of a battle alive, you're one step closer to fulfilling your dream. Squall: What!? Your dream? Seifer: You have one too, don't you? Squall: ...Sorry, but I'm gonna pass on that subject. Zell: Yo! Let me on it, too! Seifer: (to Zell) Mind your own business. Zell: (punching Seifer) Frickin' hell... Seifer: What's the matter, Zell? Swatting flies? Seifer left without Squall and Zell. Zell: Damn you...! ???: There you are! We watch a movie of Selphie arriving to see Squall and Zell. Selphie: Are you...Squad B? Squall nodded "yes". Selphie Tilmitt is 17 years old. She uses nunchakus. Selphie: I'm...a messenger. Name's Selphie, from Squad A. The squad captain's Seifer, right? Where is he? Suddenly, Squall's group saw Seifer. Seifer: One of these days, I'm gonna tell ya 'bout my ROMANTIC dream! Selphie: (sigh) This sure is tough... Captain! Wait up...!!! (jumped off the cliff next to the Communication Tower) What are you waiting for!? Come on! Come on! Squall and Zell decides not to jump down the cliff. Instead they cross the path to the Tower. Selphie: What took you so long? It would've been much quicker if you'd just jumped. Zell: ...Much quicker? Pu-lease... You wouldn't normally jump off a cliff, OK!? Ain't that right, Squall? Squall: ...I don't know about that. Perhaps anyone but the Chicken-wuss can make it. Zell: WHAT DID YOU SAYYYYY!!!? Selphie: ...Hm? Since you're angry, I guess you're the Chicken-wuss. Zell: What the...!!! WHY IS EVERYONE...? I am not a CHICKEN!!! Selphie: Well... If you don't like CHICKEN, how 'bout...a PIG! Oh, but you look more like a CHICKEN, anyway. Zell: Chicken, pig, whatever... Call me whatever you want!!! I don't care anymore!!! Squall: Don't take it so personally, Zell. Zell: Tch... Selphie: Well, let's get goin'. Has everyone equipped a GF? You haven't forgotten... Have you...? While proceeding on... Zell: So this is the [Communication Tower]...? Selphie: Sure is big... Galbadian Soldier: Ah...AHHHH! Seifer scared the soldiers away. Seifer: Cowards. Selphie: HEEEY! The captain's getting away! Inside... Squall: ...Did he go up? Selphie: Heeey! Squad B captain!!! Squall: (saw a lift) I think we can take this lift up... Selphie: Wanna go up? Squall: Go up. Squall's group takes the lift up. Selphie: Wow, this lift is pretty cool! Zell: Don't get too excited, or you'll fall! Selphie: Like I'm really going to! Meanwhile at the top of the Communication Tower... Wedge: Major Biggs! There has been a report of a monster-shaped shadow on top of the tower. Major Biggs! Biggs: Be quiet! I'm busy! This goes like this...and... Geez, what's with these crappy old tools? And...and... Why do I have to make all the repairs!? AHHH!!! Wedge: Sir, I'll check around while the repairs are being done. Wedge left. Biggs: Let's see... Hmmm... Put this here...and... This goes here...and... There, it's complete! We watch a movie of the satellite dish activated. Squall: What do you think you're doing!? Biggs: Huhhhh? Likewise, MISTER! What do you think you're doing!? H- HEY! What happened to all the soldiers down below!? WEDGE! Take care of these twerps!!! W...Wedge? I...ah... Well...ah...I seem to be done here, so I'll just be on my... I-I'm leaving... Move it! Move! Move! Seifer came up from the lift and swung his gunblade to knock off Biggs' remote control. Seifer: Sorry to crash the party. Biggs: Ah...AHH...AHHHHH! Are you CRAZY!!! Seifer: Just shut UP! Squall's group fights Biggs. Biggs: Prepare for the worst, you brats! After Squall's group wounds Biggs, Wedge arrived. Wedge: Major Biggs... Have you finished the repairs, sir? What's the enemy doing here!? Biggs: WEDGE! Where were you!? No pay for you this month! Wedge: ...Should've stayed home! After Squall's group wounds one of them, a wind struck Biggs and Wedge. Biggs: What the...!? Wedge: Ahhhhh! Squall's group now fights Elvoret. After defeating it... Selphie: Squad B captain? S'cuse me! I have new orders! All SeeD members and SeeD candidates are to withdraw at 1900 hours. Assemble at the [shore]! Seifer: Withdraw!? There are still enemies around! Selphie: I know, but I'm just a messenger. Squall: An order to withdraw takes priority. I don't want to miss the vessel. Seifer: What time d'you say? Selphie: Like I said...! All SeeD members and SeeD candidates are to withdraw at 1900 hours. Assemble at the [shore]! Seifer: 1900 hours... We only have 30 mins! You got 30 minutes to get down to the [shore]! Better run! Seifer left. Selphie: Heeey! Wait for us! Zell: Who the hell does he think he is!? Squall: Why don't you ask him. Let's go. Squall's group goes down. Then with Biggs... Biggs: Those little twerps are the targets! (activating X-ATM092) Now GO!!! Go and DESTROY them!!! Squall's group gets out of the Communication Tower and suddenly they encountered X-ATM092. After Squall's group weakens it they make a run for it. Then all of a sudden... Zell: I thought we already busted that thing up!? Squall: Forget it! Let's go! After reaching the shore while they were chased by the machine, we watch a movie of Quistis firing the gun from the assault boat and the X-ATM092 is destroyed and that the whole crew got on the assault boat. Later back at Balamb... ???: SEIFER! Raijin and Fujin arrived. Raijin: How'd it go? Seifer: Man... All they did was get in my way. Being a leader ain't easy. Fujin: SAFE? Seifer, Raijin and Fujin left. Quistis: Good job! Where's Seifer? Just be back at Garden by sundown. You're free 'til then. Ok, dismissed! Later the car drove off. Zell: H-Hey!!! Not again, man! There goes Mr. Ego... Squall: Might as well walk it. After walking back to Balamb Garden... Zell: (yawning) Huuuwahaah! Finally made it back... Selphie: Seriously... Zell: Well, I guess we just wait for the test results. 'Til then. See ya, Squall. Selphie: (to Squall) See ya! Squall goes into the hall and there he listens to Xu, Quistis and Headmaster Cid. Xu: Mission complete! I think we did a pretty good job. The candidates are back safely, right? Although we didn't realize the Galbadian Army was after the abandoned communication tower... Headmaster Cid: We've just received word from the Dollet Dukedom. The Galbadian Army has agreed to withdraw as long as the communication tower is repaired and the uplink remains operational. Xu: Well, in any case, Galbadia is out of there. We could've made more money if they'd stayed and caused more ruckus. Squall talks to Seifer. Seifer: D'you hear about the communication tower in Dollet? We would've been heroes if it weren't for that withdraw order. Quistis and Xu arrived. Quistis: You were only looking for a fight. Seifer: My dear instructor. I'm hurt. Those are rather cruel words for an aspiring student. A mediocre instructor like you will never understand. Xu: Seifer, don't be so stuck on yourself. You'll take all responsibility for leaving the designated area. Seifer: Isn't the captain's duty to take the best possible action? Xu: Seifer, you'll never be a SeeD. Calling yourself a captain is a joke. Xu left and Headmaster Cid arrived and told Quistis something. Headmaster Cid: Seifer. You will be disciplined for your irresponsible behavior. You must follow orders exactly during combat. But I'm not entirely without sympathy for you. I don't want you all to become machines. I want you all be able to think and act for yourselves. I am... Garden Faculty: Headmaster Cid, you have some business in your office... There are so many issues at hand here. Squall move on until he heard an announcement. Announcer: All students who participated in today's field exam, report to the [2nd floor hallway]. I repeat. All students who took the field exam, report to the [2nd floor hallway]. Squall proceeds to the 2nd floor. In there while waiting... Garden Faculty: Dincht... Zell Dincht. Zell: OHHHHH YEAHHHHHH!!! See ya!!! Garden Faculty: Squall... Squall from Squad B. Please step forward. That is all. Dismissed. All the other students were disappointed for that. Meanwhile in Headmaster Cid's office... Garden Faculty: These are the 4 students that passed today's exam. Headmaster Cid: First of all, congratulations. However... From now on, as a member of SeeD, you will be dispatched all over the world. We are proud to introduce SeeD. Balamb Garden's mercenary soldiers. SeeD soldiers are combat specialists. BUT... That is only one aspect of SeeD. When the time comes... Garden Faculty: Headmaster... It's almost time for the meeting. Please make this short. SeeD is a valuable asset to Garden. It's reputation is solely dependant on each one of you. Handle your mission with care. (to Headmaster Cid) Is that what you wanted to say, sir? Here is your SeeD rank report! Headmaster Cid: (to Selphie as he gives the report) Psst...Psst... (I'm looking forward to the Garden Festival.) (to the other student as he gives the report) Psst...Psst... (Do your best, even if you don't stand out.) (to Zell as he gives the report) Psst...Psst... (Try to control your emotions a little.) (to Squall as he gives out the report) Psst...Psst... (Finally... A gunblade specialist.) This ends the SeeD inauguration. Dismissed! Squall talks to Cid and after that, Squall goes to the 2nd floor and upon arrival, everyone gave Squall's group an applause. Squall then saw his rank. After that, he return to the dormitory. Selphie: HAH! Found you! Well, well!? What do you think!? My SeeD uniform! Squall changes to his SeeD uniform. Then he talks to Selphie... Selphie: Heeey! Lookin' good! Alright! Let's hit that PAAH-TAY! Meanwhile in the Garden Festival, Squall is alone and gets a glass of wine from the waitress. Zell: Yo! S'up, Squall? Heh-heh, I guess we're both SeeDs now, huh? Put it there, man. Hah, even as a SeeD, you're still the same. Well, that's typical of you. See ya. Zell left. Selphie: Oh...hey, Zell. Wanna join the Garden Festival committee and... Zell: Sorry, I...ahh... Just remembered something! G-Gotta go. See ya! Selphie: Hmmmm... Squall! Hi! Wanna join the Garden Festival committee? You can help out whenever you have time. Please? Squall: ......... Selphie left. Selphie: S'cuse me! You, right there! We watch a movie of Squall seeing a woman he doesn't know. Rinoa: You're the best guy here. Dance with me? Let me guess... You'll only dance with someone you like. Ok then... Look into my eyes... You're- going-to-like-me... You're-going-to-like-me... Did it work? Squall: ...I can't dance. Rinoa: You'll be fine. Come on. I'm looking for someone. I can't be on the dance floor alone. We watch a movie of Squall being forced to dance with that woman. After that, Squall is outside of the balcony. Quistis: You really are an excellent student. Even that dance was perfect. Squall: Thank you. (waiting for Quistis to talk) Yes? Quistis: So you'll dance with someone you don't even know, but you can't stand being around me? Squall: ...Whatever. You're an instructor, and I'm your student. It's kind of awkward when you don't say anything. Quistis: That's true. I was like that myself. ...Oh, I completely forgot. I wonder what's to become of me? I've come to give you an order. You and I are to go to the 'secret area'. It's where students secretly meet up and talk after curfew. It's inside the [training center]. Squall: What do you want to do there? Are we going there to tell everyone they're violating curfew? If that's the case, forget it. Leave that for the disciplinary committee. Quistis: Go get changed and meet me in front of the [training center]. This will be my last order. Squall: (Get changed and meet at the training center? What's this all about...?) Later in the dormitory, Squall changes to his normal clothing. Then he proceeds to the Training Center. Quistis: Squall, I was just wondering... Have you fought T-Rexaur in the training center? Squall: I'm not sure... Quistis: You can defeat it quite easily by using [Status-J]. Let's go over Status changes in the Tutorial! Quistis told Squall about it. Quistis: Well? Use a Sleep attack against T-Rexaur. Just junction 'Sleep' onto your ST Atk-J and attack. Come on, let's go to the 'secret area'. It's just inside the training center. In the secret area... Quistis: I haven't been here for a while. While Squall and Quistis get a view of Balamb Garden... Quistis: What time is it? Squall: It's after midnight. Quistis: Oh well... I, Quistis Trepe, am no longer an instructor as of now! I'm a member of SeeD now, just like you. Who knows, maybe we'll end up working together. Squall: ...Oh really? Quistis: Is that all you're going to say? Squall: If that's how it was decided, you have to abide by it. Quistis: They told me that I failed as an instructor. Basically, that I lacked leadership qualities. I was a SeeD by the age of 15, got my instructor license at 17... It's only been a year since I got it... I wonder where I went wrong... I did my best... Are you listening? Squall: Are you done yet...? I don't wanna talk about it. What am I supposed to say about other people's problems? Quistis: I'm not asking you to say anything. I just want you to listen. Squall: Then go talk to a wall. Quistis: Aren't there times when you want to share feelings with someone? Squall: Everyone has to take care of themselves? I don't want to carry anyone's burden. Quistis: ...No leadership qualities... Failed instructor... Perhaps they're right... Later, Squall and Quistis are on their way back until... ???: Somebody help!! It's the woman that Squall saw in the beginning. Ellone: Squall!!! Squall! Quisty? Squall pulls out his gunblade and he and Quistis fights Granaldo and three Raldos. After killing them... White SeeD Member: It is not safe here. Please, let's go. Ellone: Alright. Ellone and the soldiers left. Quistis: Who was that...? Later in the hallway... Quistis: Squall. It's not like everyone can get by on their own, you know? (she left) Squall: ...Says who? Squall goes to the dormitory. In the hallway... Zell: Where the hell were you? I was lookin' all over the place. We're both now members of SeeD, right? Well, guess what!? We got our own rooms, baby! Your new room's right across the hall from your old one. That's what I was asked to tell you. Man, it took me forever! Squall goes into the room. Squall: I'll just go to sleep... The next morning... Selphie: Squall, it's our first SeeD mission! Looks like we're going to [Timber]. Meet [by the front gate]. Hurry! Later at the front gate... Garden Faculty: ...One more minute... Zell suddenly arrived with his T-Board. Zell: Made it! Garden Faculty: T-Boards are prohibited within Garden. Have you forgotten? Zell: Oops, sorry! But this is really cool. It may come in handy on a SeeD mission, someday. Garden Faculty: We'll be the judges of that. Confiscate it. The other faculty took the T-Board from Zell. Garden Faculty: All of you are members of SeeD, but... Nevertheless, you're still students at this Garden. Furthermore, because you are SeeDs, you must set an example to all others and abide by the Garden's rules. Understood!? Headmaster Cid: Well, about your first mission... You are to go to Timber. There, you will be supporting a resistance faction. That is your mission. A member of the faction will contact you at Timber Station. Garden Faculty: This person will talk to you and say, 'The forest of Timber sure have changed'. At this time, you must reply, 'But the owls are still around'. That is the password. Headmaster Cid: Just follow the faction's orders. Zell: Uh... Just us 3? Garden Faculty: Correct. We have agreed to do this mission for very little money. Normally, we would never accept such requests, but... Headmaster Cid: Enough talk about that. Well then, Squall, you are the squad leader. Use your best judgement based on the situation. Zell and Selphie, you are to support Squall and give your all to carry out the faction's plans. Zell has his hair stick up, red and black shirt, blue shorts and black shoes. Selphie has curled hairs on the edges, yellow tank top, yellow short skirt and brown boots. Squall's group heads to Balamb. They purchase train tickets and got on the train. The train goes into the underwater tunnel. Inside the train. Zell: This train is awesome! A transcontinental railroad, baby! It even runs through an underwater tunnel to get to Timber. (to Squall) Pretty cool, huh? Squall: Sure is... Zell: Guess you're not interested. By the way, Squall... You have to use the ticket to get inside. Squall goes to the control panel and used the ticket. Squall: Ok, we can go inside now. ID Check: Confirming... Access granted... Selphie: I'm gonna check out the front. Tee-hee! Thanks! Zell: Let's go check it out, Squall. In the next room... Zell: Yo, check it out! So this is SeeD's private cabin...! (checking the inside) WHOA! OHHH YEAHHH! AWESOME! Inside the cabin... Zell: Heh-heh. This is sooo cool! Squall: ...I'm glad you're so excited. Zell: They even have magazines here. Squall got Pet Pals Vol. 1. Zell: This is pretty damn amazing. It pays to be a member of SeeD! Squall, y'know anything about Timber? Squall: I don't care. Zell: C'mon Squall. Don't be like that... I wanna tell you! Squall: All right... Zell: Yep, that's what I wanted to hear. Allow me to explain briefly. Timber used to be a country surrounded by deep forests. But 18 years ago, Galbadia invaded. Timber fell quite easily to Galbadia. So now Timber is under Galbadian occupation. It's said there's a whole bunch of resistance factions, big and small. Squall: ...And? Zell: Nope, that's it. Squall: ............ ...Thank you, Mr. Know-It-All-Zell. Zell: Hey, no prob! Suddenly, Selphie came in feeling strange. Selphie: I'm not...feeling well... Squall: You should get some rest if you're tired. Selphie: I'm really sleepy... Squall: You ok? Zell: Hey...? Huh? What the...!? Selphie mysteriously fell asleep. Zell: Somethin's wrong with me, too... I...feel...sleepy... Squall: What's going on? Zell fell asleep. Squall: Ugh!? ...What is this? Squall fell asleep. Inside Squall's group's dream... Squall: (Hmmm...?) We are now with Laguna, Ward and Kiros. Laguna Loire is 27 years old. He uses a machine gun. Squall talks in this scene but only to himself because he is not really in the dream. Ward: Uhh, Laguna, are you sure this is the right way? Squall: (What the...!?) (Huh?) (Where am I?) Ward: Hoo-boy, not again... Squall: (Dream?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) After Laguna's group gets far... Ward: Hey, aren't we here to fight a war? You know, against the almighty Timber army? Kiros: Yeah, so why are we wasting our time messin' with these animals? Laguna: Well, you see... It's just that, uhh... Kiros: Don't tell me we're lost again. Laguna: Anyway... We're goin' home. Deling City, here we come! Ward: W-Wait! Laguna! Laguna's group made it to the vehicle and they drove to Deling City. In there... Ward: H-Hey! You can't park in the middle of the street! Laguna: Chill man, it's cool. Alright then! How about a drink!? Kiros: We're not just here for the booze, are we? We've got a war to fight. Ward: So we'll get smashed, and then we'll CHAAARGE! Laguna: Kiros, Ward... You two seem to misunderstand. I just want to have a friendly drink with you two. Laguna's group proceeds to the Galbadian Hotel. Inside the bar... Waitress: Welcome! Your usual table is ready. Laguna: Alright, I'm there! Thanks! As Laguna's group takes a seat... Squall: (Is this a dream...?) Selphie: (Laguna's pretty cute!) Zell: (What's goin' on!? W-What's happening to me!?) Laguna: At ease, men. We're goin' all out tonight, right boys!? Waitress: May I take your order? Laguna: The usual! Kiros: Me too. Ward: Keep 'em coming! So, Laguna... Julia should be making her appearance soon. You goin' for it tonight? Kiros: Yeah, go for it! Laguna: What-ever, man! Can't you see she's working? Kiros: Don't go back on your word. C'mon, go wave to her. Laguna: Give me a break... Ward: So you say, but we know you'll do it. Laguna walks to see Julia as she plays her piano. Laguna: (Ah... To be this close to Julia...) Squall: (Is this guy serious...?) Laguna: (...Uh-oh...) (My leg's cramping up...!) (Argh...) Laguna walks awkwardly. Squall: (Sad...) Laguna goes back to Kiros and Ward. Kiros: Good work, Laguna. Ward: Mission successful! Kiros: Here, have a seat. Ward: I didn't think you'd actually do it. Our popularity rating's gone up a point. Kiros: Yeah, but you cut a pretty pitiful figure up there. I'd say you're about a -3 on the manliness scale. Laguna: Say what you want! (sigh...) Julia sure is pretty... Kiros: Aaa... Ward: Hunhhh...? Kiros: Laguna, we're takin' off. Laguna: H-Hey! What's the rush? Ward: It's on us tonight. Relax and stay awhile, Laguna. Later... Julia: May I? Laguna: Aaaaa... Julia: Did I interrupt anything? Laguna: N-N-N-Not at all. P-Please, s-sit down. (Oh man, oh man., it's really HER! What do I do!? Kiros? Ward? HELP! What do I say!? But man, she is pretty...) Squall: (What's this guy thinking...?) Julia: You ok now? Laguna: Kind of... Julia: How's your leg? Laguna: L-Leg? Oh, this!? Y-Yeah, it's fine. Happens all the time when I get nervous. (cough) Julia: Were you nervous? Laguna: Oh, yeah. I'm still kinda... Julia: You can relax. You don't have to get nervous around me. Laguna: Oh, sorry. Julia: Say... (Would you like to talk somewhere private? I have a room here...) Laguna: I-In your room!? Julia: Well... (It's pretty hard to talk freely here. Everyone's listening in.) If you'd like to, please come by. I've been waiting to talk to you. You don't want to? Laguna: Of course I do! Julia: Then I'll go ahead and wait for you. Ask for my room at the front desk, ok? Julia left. Laguna: (Am I dreaming?) Squall: (...This is a dream...This is a dream...) Laguna: (No, this can't be a dream!) Squall: (This is too weird to be a dream...) Laguna: (Julia...? Wants to talk to me...?) Squall: (...He talks to himself too much...) Laguna: (And just the two of us! Get it together Laguna...) Squall: (Whatever.) Laguna: (I always screw up by talking about myself too much. It's always been like that. But not tonight! I'm all ears for Julia!) (Ahh, time to use my manly charm, and help Julia with her problem.) Laguna talks to the receptionist at the front desk. Receptionist: Welcome! Checking in? Laguna: Which is Julia's room? Whi-Whi-Which... Squall: (Is he really going?) Receptionist: ...Aah, Mr. Laguna Loire? I've been expecting you. Let me show you to Ms. Julia's room. Julia: Thanks for coming. Laguna: No... Not at all, uh... Thank you for inviting me. Julia: Have a seat. Laguna tries to sit but he is nervous and could not sit at all. He talks to Julia. Julia: Going so soon? We haven't talked yet. Laguna: No, it's not that. It's just that I'm a big fan of yours, so I'm really kinda nervous, y'know? Julia: So that's why you come to hear me play so often. Laguna: You... You saw me? Julia: You were always smiling while listening, right? You have beautiful eyes. Though they look a bit scared now. Don't worry, I'm not going to pluck'em and eat'em. I just want to talk, gazing into those eyes. Would you like a drink? Wine perhaps? Laguna: I must be dreamin'... After they have a drink... Laguna: Yeah, I don't like fightin' too much, but you get to travel, y'know? Seeing new places n' stuff. And it's fun, 'cause Kiros and Ward are always with me. Hey, we should all go out drinking' sometime! Whaddya say? And, uh... What was I talkin' about? Oh yeah, so I want to quit the army and become a journalist! So I can tell people 'bout all the things I 've seen on my travels. Squall: (He's already loosened up...) Laguna: So, like, the other day, one of my articles made the reader's column. Pretty cool, huh? Yeah, that was way cool... Julia: I'm happy for you. Laguna: Oh yeah, and then... After telling Julia some more... Laguna: Yikes... I'm talkin' too much again. Laguna talks to Julia. Julia: Yes? Laguna: Tell me about yourself. Like...your dreams for the future. Julia: I...I want to sing. Not just play the piano, but sing, too. Laguna: Oh, I'd really love to hear it. Julia: But I can't. I'm no good at writing lyrics... Laguna: Hmm... That must be tough. Julia: But thanks to you, I think I can come up with something. Laguna: Thanks to me...? Julia: Yes... The many faces you've shown me. Times when you were hurt, worried... Or felt pain deep inside you. Your smile, your face, your eyes... You've shown me something... I think I can come up with a song. Laguna: Wow... I must be dreamin'... Julia: It's not a dream, is it? Suddenly, a knock on the door. Kiros: Laguna! New orders! Meet by the Presidential Residence, on the double! Julia: Can we meet again? Laguna: Of course! I have to come hear you sing! Later back to the present... Train Announcement: Next stop, Timber... Timber... Next stop, Timber... Timber... Squall got up. Squall: Were we...all asleep? Zell: Maybe someone released some sleeping gas? There's lots of people who resent SeeD. Squall: (...Maybe. Better be careful.) Selphie: Am I missing anything? Anyone hurt? Squall: ...I don't think so. Selphie: What a relief! Everything's cool with me! Hee! I had such a nice dream! Squall: (I had a dream, too. It wasn't nice though...) (I dreamt I was a moron...) Train Announcement: We will be arriving in Timber shortly. For those getting off, please be sure you have all your belongings. Selphie: But seriously, Sir Laguna was sooo cool! Zell: Hey! There was a Laguna in my dream, too! He's a Galbadian soldier, right!? Squall: Laguna, Kiros, and Ward... Zell: Huh!? That's it! Squall: That's what...? Selphie: There's no way we can understand this... Let's just concentrate on our first mission! Squall: (...I guess your right.) We'll put this incident on hold. I'll report it to the headmaster once we get back to Garden. Zell: We should be there soon, eh? Here we go... Psyche yourself up, baby! Selphie: Whew... Still sleepy. Squall: ......... Later, Squall's group arrived in Timber. A man speaks to them... Watts: Oh, the forests of Timber sure has changed! Squall: But the Owls are still around. Watts: Welcome to Timber, sir. Come with me, sir. While following that man... Watts: Please, please, this way, sir! The locomotive arrived. Squall's group and Watts go in to the Forest Owls' Base. Inside... Zone: So, you guys are SeeDs? Squall: I'm the squad leader, Squall. This is Zell, and Selphie. Zone: Nice to meet ya. I'm the leader of the Forest Owls. Squall: So, let's get on with it. What do we do? Zone: Just take it easy. Here, let me introduce you. Looks like you already met Watts. I guess it's just our princess, then. Watts: It's the princess' nap time, sir. Zone: (stomachache) Ahh, man... (to Squall) Hey Squall, sorry, but could you go get the princess? She's in the [last room], up those stairs. Some of our other guys are in the room on the way. Ask'em if you get lost. Squall: ...Were we hired to run errands? Well? Zone: A-Are you angry!? Squall: (We're not gophers... We're SeeD...special forces.) This is the last time for this kinda thing. Zone: OwOwOuccchhh. Squall goes to the last room and in there... Rinoa: Hey... You're...! You know, from the party... So...does that mean... You're a SeeD!? Squall: I'm Squall, the squad leader. There's 2 others with me. Rinoa: YEEESSSS! SeeD is here! Squall: Take it easy. Rinoa: It's just that, I'm so happy! I've been sending requests to Garden forever, but nothing... I'm so glad I spoke to Cid directly! Squall: Oh... So you were looking for the headmaster at the party? Rinoa: You know Seifer? Squall: ...Yeah. Rinoa: Well, he's the one who introduced me to Cid. Cid is such a nice man. I really didn't think SeeD would come out to help a measly little group like us. But after explaining out situation to him, Cid gave the go ahead right away! Now that you guys are here, we'll be able to carry out all kinds of plans! Squall talks to Rinoa. Rinoa: Yes? Squall: I'm goin' back to the others. Rinoa: Ok, let's go. Umm, Squall. Is 'he' here? Squall: ('He'?) Rinoa: Seifer. Squall: ...... No. He's not a SeeD. Rinoa: ...Oh. Rinoa moves on, but came back to Squall. Rinoa: Oh yeah, my name's... Rinoa. Very pleased to meet you, Squall. SeeD members dance quite well, don't they? Rinoa is 17 year old, has long black hair, long blue sleeveless shirt, black shorts, blue skirt and black boots. She uses a blaster edge. Squall: Approach your target inconspicuously at a dance party... There may be missions requiring this sort of subterfuge. It's expected of SeeD to learn various skills. Rinoa: Ohhh... So it's work related. That's too bad... Squall: (saw a dog) (......) Rinoa: Here, let me introduce you. This is my partner... Angelo. Angelo is really smart! Here, let me tell you... Rinoa explain Squall on how to use Angelo during battle. Rinoa: Smart, huh? I have some important work to do now. Be good, Angelo. Ok, I'll meet you there. Squall goes to the main car. In there... Squall: This is Zell... ...And Selphie. Rinoa: Hi everyone! This way. Later in the strategy room... Zone: Just stand anywhere you want. This is a full-scale operation. Our resistance, 'The Forest Owls', will be forever known in the pages of Timber's independence! Exciting, huh? It all started when we got a hold of top-secret info from Galbadia. Watts: I got the info, sir. Zone: There's a VIP from Galbadia coming to Timber. Watts: Super V-I-P!!! Zone: The guy's name is Vinzer Deling! Our archenemy, and the President of Galbadia. Watts: Vinzer Deling is a scoundrel!!! He's a dictator, not a president. Not even popular in Galbadia, sir! Rinoa: President Deling is taking a private train from the Galbadian capital. Zone: Our plan is to... Selphie: ...Blow it to smithereens with a rocket launcher!? Zone: Ahh...not quite... Zell: So get to the point! Just tell us what to do! Rinoa: Shall we begin? As everyone looks at the model... Rinoa: First, I'll go over the model. The yellow train on the top right is our 'base'. We're riding in it right now. Right next to it is the 'dummy car'. We made it to look just like the president's car. Their train has three cars. First there's the 'locomotive' followed by the '1st escort'. The red car is the 'president's car'. Deling should be inside. The last car is the '2nd escort'. Once we get on this one, we begin the operation. Our ultimate goal is to seize the president in his car using our 'base'. That means, we'll have to switch our 'dummy car' with their 'president's car'. We'll use the 2 switch points leading up to Timber to carry out this operation. Ok, now I'm going to explain the procedures in seven steps. We'll get on the roof of the '2nd escort' by jumping from our 'dummy car'. Watts: The '2nd escort' car is the only one that is equipped with sensors, sir. Rinoa: A high tech officer is onboard. I'll talk about the sensors later. We can move across the roof of the 'president's car' without worrying too much. Zone: Deling hates the company of his guards and being surrounded by sensors, and keeps them away from his car. Rinoa: We have to complete the uncoupling before the 1st switch point. If we don't... Selphie: BOOM! ...Game over, right? Rinoa: ...Yeah. So we'll have to move fast. I'll explain the uncoupling process later. After the car is uncoupled... We'll have the 'dummy car' and our 'base' move in. At this point, our train and their train will be linked and be moving together. This is the last uncoupling. The process will probably be similar to the last one. If all goes well, we should be able to escape with the 'president's car'. After that, we'll return to our base and prepare to confront Deling. We have exactly 5 minutes to complete the 7 procedures. If we fail, our train will collide with theirs at the switch point and it'll be over. Don't forget that. Zell: 5 minutes...? You sure that's enough? Zone: According to the simulation that we ran, it should take only 3 minutes to complete the operation. Piece of cake for SeeDs, right? Selphie: Of course! Too easy! Squall: ...... Rinoa: Ok, now let's talk about how to avoid the sensors on the '2nd escort'. ......Go ahead Watts. Watts: The guards have a 'sound sensor' and a 'temperature sensor', sir. Any sound will trigger the 'sound sensor' so move across very quickly, sir! The blue guard is carrying this sensor. The 'temperature sensor' will go off if you remain stationary, sir! The guard in red is carrying this one, sir. When a guard opens the blind, that means he is checking the sensor, so be careful! The range on these sensors is equal to the length of one window. So keep an eye on the window below, sir. Zell: ...So exactly how do you avoid 'em? Watts: Umm...basically, run or stop, depending on which guard is below you. Rinoa: That's about it for the sensors. Next, let's talk about how to uncouple the escort cars. Selphie: Questions...! How can you uncouple the cars from a moving train? Rinoa: Umm...we can't uncouple the cars directly. Zone: Instead, we'll have to temper with the control system that manages the coupling. If we temporarily disable the circuit for the connection, the car will uncouple automatically. To disable it, we have to enter several codes. Watts: ...And we have the codes. Rinoa has them, sir! Rinoa: I'll be in charge of relaying the codes to Squall. Squall, you'll slide down on the side of the train using a cable and enter the codes into the system. Now, I need you to listen carefully. Each code is made up of numbers between 1-4 and has 4 digits: 2341 is an example. But the keypad won't have numbers. Instead, it'll have four buttons. X, ?, O and ?. For instance, if I relay the code 3124, you'll push ?, O, X and ?, in that order. You have to be quick and precise. You'll have about 5 seconds to enter each code. Otherwise, the code will change and the past entries will become invalid. So like we said, we have to enter all the codes to disable the connections. After we uncouple the cars, we'll wait for the others to operate the rail switch. Remember, we only have 5 minutes to do everything, so make sure that you're prepared. Ok, let's try practicing entering the code. Enter 3 codes and you'll be finished. Squall practiced on entering the codes. Rinoa: You got it? In the real thing, there's a strict time limit leading up to the switch point. Don't forget that. Umm...that's all. Selphie: By the way...this model's nice but the president's car looks kinda shabby. ......Why is that? Watts: Yeah, Rinoa made it. That's why. We bought everything else at the gift store. Zell: Oh... I thought some kid made it. The paint job sucks, too. Squall: (......? Yeah...It kind of does.) Rinoa: Oh, shut up! I made it look like that on purpose. It represents my hatred towards Deling. Zell: Hatred, eh...? Yeah...right. Selphie: It's one of the...ugliest things that I've ever seen in my life. You must really hate him. Squall: ...... Rinoa: Are you guys finished!? Enough about the model! Can we get on with it now!? Do you understand? Squall: Yes. Rinoa: Let's decide on the party! Watts: Gathering information is my specialty, sir! Zone: OuuuucHHHHH...... My stomach! Rinoa: We're moving again... I'll go take a look. Talk to Watts when your ready. The sooner the better. Squall's group talks to Watts. Watts: Have you seen the dummy of the president, sir? If you haven't, please take a look-see! It's like a piece of art! I know the kidnapping plan must be tough, but best of luck to you, sir! Are you ready, sir!? Squall: Yeah. Later on the roof of the Forest Owls' Base (locomotive with a dummy car). Rinoa: Squall, over here! We'll catch up with the [2nd escort] soon. Let's get ready. We should time our jumps well after we catch up to them to save some time. From now we have exactly...... 5 minutes to complete the operation. Let's try to use every second. On the other side of the train... Rinoa: Squall, over here! Squall catches up with Rinoa. Rinoa: This is the president's car. After we get across, we'll proceed with the first uncoupling. Meanwhile in the president's car... Galbadian Soldier: Sir, everything is in order, sir! President Deling: You again... That's 27 times now. How many more times do you plan to disturb me with that meaningless report? Galbadian Soldier: Sir! I'm sorry, sir. ...But it is my duty, sir! President Deling: ...... It's hard to believe that anyone would put up with this nonsense. I guess it's none of my business. Dismissed. Galbadian Soldier: ......! Sir, yes, sir! (There goes next month's paycheck.) (How am I gonna propose to her now? I'm gonna have to put it off again...) Later on the roof of the other train... Rinoa: This is the [1st escort]. We're gonna uncouple this first. Like Watts said, there should be 2 guards on this car. Selphie and Zell, you guys keep an eye on the guards. Let us know if you see them coming. Zell: Alright. I'll watch the blue guard. Selphie: I'll take red. Rinoa: (to Squall) The red guard is closer. Squall, you might wanna keep an eye on him, too. Ok, are you ready to enter the codes? You remember everything, right? Squall: Yeah. Rinoa: We'll have to enter 3 codes to disable the circuit fo this uncoupling. Ok, Squall. Get the cable ready. Ok, let's do it. We have 4 minutes left! Good luck Squall! After Squall inputted the codes for the 1st escort... Rinoa: Squall, this way! We watch a movie of the 1st escort car uncoupling and the Forest Owls' Base with the Dummy Car connecting in. Meanwhile in the president's car... Galbadian Soldier: (What should I do...? I know he's not gonna like it. But it's my job.) S-Sir...... Everything is in order, sir! (Huh...... He's not angry. Phew. That's strange. Oh, he's reading the paper. I wonder where he got it?) Galbadian Officer: What!? Is there a problem!? Dummy President (he's not President Deling): I'm in a bad mood right now! If there is nothing in particular, I order you to leave immediately! Galbadian Officer: S-S-Sir aye aye... YESSIR! (to the Galbadian Soldier) YOU! Don't just stand there! Get back to your station! Galbadian Soldier: S-Sir, yessir! (There goes another paycheck. That's two in one day.) The Galbadian Officer goes out, but came back again. Galbadian Officer: W-W-What the HECK!? Is this the right train? (The interior looks different. Looks shabbier. Maybe not.) Galbadian Soldier: (What am I gonna do? No ring, and now no more candlelight dinner. I'm never gonna be able to get married.) Later on top of the train... Rinoa: This is the [2nd escort]. After this, we're home free. I think there are 2 guards on this car, too. Zell and Selphie are up ahead, working on uncoupling our train from theirs. So you're on your own this time. Let's get this over with. You know how to enter the codes, right? Squall: Yeah. Rinoa: We'll have to enter 5 codes to disable the circuit for this connection. Are you ready, Squall? We have 3 minutes left! Good luck, Squall! After Squall enters the codes... Rinoa: Squall, this way! We watch a movie of the 2nd escort car uncoupling and the Forest Owls' Base connecting to the president's car. Later at the Forest Owls' Base... Zone: Finally... We've waited so long for this encounter with Vinzer. Watts: Was that perfect, sir!? Amazing, sir! You're the best, sir! Rinoa: Well then... Watts: Leave the intelligence up to me, sir! Zone: OwOwOuccchhh. Zone runs to the other room. Rinoa: You 3! Tell me when you're ready to go. As soon as you're ready, I'll begin 'serious negotiations' with the president! Squall: ('Serious negotiations'... Better make sure my GF's equipped...) After that, Squall's group speaks to Rinoa. Rinoa: ...Ready? Squall: Yeah. In the president's car... Rinoa: ...President Deling! As long as you...don't resist, you won't get hurt... Dummy President: And if I do resist... What would you do...? Young lady? Rinoa: !!! Squall: What's wrong? Fake President Deling: Boo-hoo... Too bad... I'm not the president. I'm what they call...a body double. All these rumors about the many resistance groups in Timber... You pass along a little false information and they fall for it... How pathetic... Seems like there are only amateurs around here. Rinoa: Ama...teurs...!? Fake President Deling: Ahh... My butt hurts from all this sitting... Young...LADY... Ahh... So what did you have in stORE for me had I resiSTED...? Why doN'T you teLL mE... QuiTE aMUsing thouGH... For beINg such amAtEurs...!!! HoW daRe YOU InSUlt tHe presIDent!!! Squall's group fights the Fake President. After defeating the fake president, Gerogero came out to battle. Squall: What the...? After they defeat Gerogero, they go back to the strategy room. Zone: Man, I can't believe the president was a fake! Rinoa: I can't believe we fell for it! Watts: Info, sir! New info! It's big news! I found out the real reason why the president's here, sir! The president's going to the [TV Station]! Security's super tight, sir! Rinoa: ...The [TV Station]? Why in Timber? They can broadcast just as easily from Galbadia. Selphie: Do you think the Dollet communication tower has anything to do with this? Zone: What's that? Squall: Dollet has a communication tower that can transmit and receive radio waves. It had been abandoned for a long time, but the Galbadian Army got it up and running yesterday. Zone: Ohhhh...I get it... The only TV station that can handle broadcasts over the air is in Timber. Other stations use HD cable, which only supports online broadcasting. Rinoa: So, what's that supposed to mean? Zone: They're planning on using radio waves. This way, they can transmit images to regions without cable. Rinoa: I know that...! What I want to know is, what is the president going to broadcast!? Why use radio waves? There must be something they want to say to the whole world. What can it be? Selphie: Everybody! Love! And Peace! Zone: If I remember correctly, radio waves haven't been used in 17 years. Rinoa: It's been that long? Wouldn't it be wonderful if the first broadcast could be the declaration of Timber's independence!? Zone: Hey! That might be possible. Rinoa: Let's come up with a plan then! (to Squall's group) Can you guys give us a minute? Squall talks to Rinoa. Rinoa: Oh, good timing! We've come up with a plan! Squall: Before we get into that, can I see your contract with our Garden? Rinoa: Oh, sure. Rinoa gave Squall her contract. Zell: What's it say? Squall: (reading the contract) ...... 'Balamb Garden' (hereafter referred to as 'Party A') acknowledges 'The Forest Owls' hereafter referred to as 'Party B' as the hiring party. SeeD (hereafter referred to as 'Party C') shall be dispatched upon signing of this contract. Party C shall operate under the supervision...... Zell: ...The hell......? Selphie: I don't get it. Rinoa: Oh yeah, that one's pretty confusing. When I told him I didn't understand, he gave me a different one. Rinoa gave Squall another contract. Rinoa: Cid is such a nice man. Selphie: What's it say this time? Squall: ...... The contract says: To the Forest Owls, This SeeD deployment contract will last until Timber achieves independence. Please make good use of each SeeD member. I wish you the best with your objective. Please understand that this contract is an exception, and no replacement of any SeeD members can be safe. Balamb Garden Headmaster Cid Kramer Zell: Until Timber's independence!? Selphie: That is soooo vague! Rinoa: Hey, you're paid professionals. No complaining! Ok, let's decide on the parties! Watts: Gathering information is my specialty, sir! Zone: OuuuucHHHHH...... My stomach! Rinoa: So, of the 4 of us, the ones who'll be heading to the [TV Station] will be... Along with Rinoa, Squall chose Zell to come. Squall's group talks to Watts. Watts: The [TV Station], sir!? It's quite close if you take the local train... But the local and transcontinental trains have stopped running, sir... Nothing to worry about, sir! There must be someone in town who knows. Are you ready, sir!? Squall: Yeah. Watts: Best of luck, sir! I'll be keeping watch here! Meanwhile in Timber... Galbadian Soldier 1: A guy dressed as a cadet... Gathering information? Galbadian Soldier 2: He was asking about the president's stay! I found it strange that a cadet would keep asking about the president. He was very polite and kept addressing me as 'sir'. Galbadian Soldier 3: I think I know who you're talking about! He was taking care of 3 suspicious looking characters from Balamb! I'll go question every teenager in the area!!! Galbadian Soldier 1: No! We can't just go up to anybody and... Galbadian Soldier 3 left. Galbadian Soldier 1: Ahem. These are citizens. We can't inflict any... Galbadian Soldier 4: How dare they try to kidnap the president! Not only is it disrespectful to the president, but also to us Galbadian soldiers as well! I'll be sure to find'em and throw their sad be-hinds in jail!!! Galbadian Soldier 2 and 4 left. Galbadian Soldier 1: ...Please... Hear me out...to the very end... Later as the Forest Owls' base arrived back in Timber... Watts: ...Say! I remember now, sir! I think the [TV Station] is located behind a building called [Timber Maniacs]! Please head in that direction, sir! I hope you find it! Zone: WaaaaaaTTTS! C'MON! The Galbadian soldiers are comin'!!! The locomotive left Watts behind. Watts: Lot's of guards patrolling the city now! Please be careful, sir! Seems like the hotel's not available, either! Should you need to recover, use the [Owl's Tear], sir! Heard it works wonders! I believe you can find it at the old man's house... ...I guess you won't be needing it anyway. You're all SeeDs, you'll be fine, right, sir!? (didn't notice the locomotive abandon him) Hey...!!!? Don't leave me, sirrrr! Later, Squall's group finds the pub. Outside of it... Galbadian Soldier 1: Heh heh...for a country bumpkin he sure had some good stuff. Galbadian Soldier 2: Yo, better ease off a little. These Timber hicks hate us enough as it is. Galbadian Soldier 1: ......! Galbadian Soldier 2: !!! They saw Squall's group. Galbadian Soldier 1: Let's get 'em! Squall's group fights two Galbadian Soldiers. After killing them, they received a Buel Card dropped by the dead soldiers. Then they go inside the pub. Drifter: I've had enough of this city! I came from Dollet to have me a good time. And now... Trains are no longer running... Can't even stay in a hotel because of some stupid official...! Harrassed by Galbadian soldiers... Had my precious card stolen... This hasn't been my day... Man: Those jerks... They think they can use brute force to get anything they want. Hell... This town's a good example... Drifter: Yeah... Everything's jacked up because the resistance tried to kidnap the president. Thanks to them, the trains have stopped... There's Galbadian soldiers all over the place... ......All because of them!!! Don't they understand I'm the one suffering from their reckless actions!? Stupid, boneheaded, good-for-nothing resistance! You can just kiss my... Rinoa: Hey! Man: You don't understand anything! The resistance is fighting for Timber's future! They're all going the best they can. It's the Galbadian soldiers and their leader who are at fault! Drifter: Pshhh... Squall's group talks to the Drifter. Rinoa: (What should we do?) Squall: (to the Drifter) We need to get through. Drifter: Geez, and now I'm getting dissed by some punk...!? Owner, gimme another drink! Squall: ...... Is this your card? Drifter: Huh? ...It is! Why do you have it!? Squall: ......Found it outside. Drifter: Are you serious? ......Okay. Thanks. Know what? I'm feelin' generous! So you can keep that card. And also...this one! I'll move out of the way now. Squall's group received Tonberry Card. Drifter: Hey, owner. I can't stand up. Can ya help me? The owner moved the Drifter out of the doorway. Squall moves on. While Squall's group went upstairs near the outside monitor... Zell: Whoa, an outdoor TV! Rinoa: This is creepy... What is it? Squall: This noise is broadcast over most of the frequencies. Something has to be done about this before they can broadcast it over the air. Zell: Oh, really? Actually, I was wondering myself. Watts arrived. Watts: The president's in the studios now, sir. Too many guards now, so we won't be able to storm the place, sir! Watts left. Rinoa: So we can't just rush in... We've gotta come up with a new plan now! If the president leaves, maybe the guards will be gone, too? That's when we do OUR broadcast. It might not be as influential but it's better than nothing, right? We don't stand a chance if we take 'em head on, right? Squall: Don't worry about us. We'll fight your enemies based on your decision. That's our duty. Zell: You tell us to go, we go. Even if it is a losing battle. Rinoa: How sad... Act on my decision? That's our duty? Oh, what an easy life it must be, just to follow orders... Squall: Call it what you want. All we want is for you to achieve your goal using our help. I find it hard to believe that you can do it, though... Rinoa: W-What did you say!? If you have something to say, just say it! Squall: Forget it. Rinoa: You started it. The least you can do is finish it. Come on, what's on your mind? Squall: ...Just forget it. Rinoa: ...Tell me. This is an order. An order from your client! Squall: How serious are you...? Really...? The 3 of you plop down on the floor to discuss strategy? On top of that, you can't make a decision without our input, right? How do you think we feel, working for such an organization? Zell: (You're being too hard, man.) Squall: ...Sorry. Guess I got a little carried away. Rinoa: You know... Maybe this was all a big mistake. I thought everything would work out fine once SeeD came to help us. But, I guess it's not that easy. You were all hired. It's not like you're one of us. Um, let's see... We'll cancel the plan, and we'll disperse for now. We don't stand a chance if we take 'em head on, right? So...you guys probably think this is all a game to us. ...Well, it's not! We're serious. So serious...it hurts. Rinoa left. Selphie came to join Squall and Zell. Selphie: ...Heeey? The monitor goes into static. Selphie: Are they starting? Meanwhile in the TV Station as they are broadcasting... Announcer: T-Testing...1...2... Testing... Testing... Ohhhh! P-People of the world! Can you see me!? Can you hear me!? Oh, this is incredible! Ladies and gentlemen, this is not a recording! This is an actual broadcast over the air! Yes, it's been 17 years since a live broadcast has been possible! Oh, please excuse me... I seem to have lost my composure. We would like to present to you today a message from the lifelong President of Galbadia, Vinzer Deling. Ladies and gentlemen, President Deling. President Deling arrived to the podium. President Deling: Greetings, I am Vinzer Deling, lifelong president of Galbadia. Today, I stand before you to make the following proposition. We the people of this world have the power to end all wars. Selphie: (to herself) See, see! It's a peaceful proposal to the world. I knew it! President Deling: Unfortunately, there are some trifling problems standing between Galbadia and other nations, and they must be resolved. Suddenly a noise of breaking... President Deling: I plan to convene with other nations' leaders immediately to resolve these problems. At this time allow me to introduce the ambassador who will be my representative for the conference. Zell: (to himself) Man! All this just to introduce an ambassador. President Deling: The ambassador is the Sorceress... Squall: (to himself) ...The Sorceress? Suddenly, Seifer came and crashed the speech. Selphie: Heeey! Zell: Seifer! The Galbadian Soldiers tried to restrain him and get him out but Seifer fought them. Then Seifer placed his gunblade on President Deling. Selphie: What's he doin'!? Zell: Instructor Trepe!? Quistis: (to the Galbadian Soldiers) Stay back! Zell: Squall, what are we gonna do!? Quistis: For the last time, stay back! You're only going to provoke him. Squall: ...Nothing. Our job is to assist the Owls. It's none of our business. Quistis: Timber Team, are you watching? Get over here right now! You HAVE permission! I need your help! Zell: Squall!? Selphie: Squad leader! Squall's group immediately heads into the TV Station. Inside... Quistis: We need to restrain him! Squall: (to Seifer) What do you think you're doing? Seifer: It's obvious, ain't it!? What are you planning to do with this guy? Squall: ...Planning to do? (That's right... He knows Rinoa. Is that why he's here?) Zell: I get it! You're Rinoa's... Seifer: Shut your damn mouth! Chicken-wuss! Quistis: He broke out of the disciplinary room, injuring many in the process. Zell: YOU STUPID IDIOT! Squall: (Zell, please.) Be quiet. Zell: Instructor, I know! You're gonna take this stupid idiot back to Garden, right!? Squall: Shut up! NO! President Deling: I see... So you're all from Garden. Should anything happen to me, the entire Galbadian military will undoubtedly crush Garden. You can let go of me now. Seifer: (to Zell) Nice going, Chicken-wuss! You and your stupid big mouth! Take care of this mess! Instructor and Mr. Leader! Seifer with his gunblade on the president steps to the other room. Quistis follows him. Squall's group also follows them as well. In the next room... Seifer: !? ???: ...Poor, poor boy... Seifer: Stay away from me! It's the mysterious sorceress. Edea: Such a confused little boy. Are you going to step forward? Retreat? You have to decide. Seifer: Stay back! The sorceress cast something to push back Quistis. Edea: The boy in you is telling you to come. The adult in you is telling you to back off. You can't make up your mind. You don't know the right answer. You want help, don't you? You want to be saved from this predicament. Seifer: Shut up! Edea: Don't be ashamed to ask for help. Besides, you're only a little boy. Seifer: I'm not... Stop calling me a boy. Edea: You don't want to be a boy anymore? Seifer: I am not a BOY! Seifer lets go of President Deling. The president ran. Edea: Come with me to a place of no return. Bid farewell to your childhood. The sorceress and Seifer disappeared. Then Rinoa appeared. Rinoa: Hey guys! Where's Seifer? Squall: We don't know. Rinoa: He'll be ok, right? Squall's group met up with Quistis and Rinoa. Rinoa: They found our base. It's completely destroyed. Selphie: And everyone else? Rinoa: They're fine. They're good at escaping. They move on. Squall's group met Rinoa and Quistis in the ground. Rinoa: We have to stay away from Timber for a while. Is there a safe place you can take me? This is an order, an order from your client, remember? Squall: ...Alright. Squall moves on. They met up with Rinoa and Quistis in the pub. Woman: Rinoa! I heard your base is in serious trouble. Come over to my place until things settle down. Rinoa: I appreciate it. Thank you... Quistis: (to Squall) What are you waiting for Squall? Come on! Squall's group met up with Rinoa and Quistis again. Rinoa: This way! Later near the woman's house... Rinoa: This is it. Inside... Woman: I'll let you know if anything changes. 'Til then, make yourself at home. Rinoa: Thanks, chief. Squall: Chief? Rinoa: She's the leader of the 'Forest Fox'. Almost everyone's a resistance member in this town. But right now, we're the only ones that are really active. Let's stay here for a while. Brightness appeared. Selphie: I still don't get it. What did Seifer come here for? Rinoa: I think...he came to help us, the 'Forest Owls'. I talked about it a lot with him. So please...don't think too badly of him. A knock... Galbadian Soldier: Anybody in here!? Woman: What is this!? I have 2 small children in there. Don't do anything to frighten them! A girl came downstairs. Girl: Upstairs... Hurry! Rinoa: Will she be ok? Girl: She'll be fine. The legend goes...that my mother took down many soldiers with her strength, cooking, and beauty. Selphie: That 'beauty' part sure makes it sound like a legend. On the second floor, Squall talks to Quistis. Quistis: He was so angry when he found out it was only the 3 of you dispatched to Timber. What!? They might end up fightin' the whole Galbadian force! And all they dispatch are 3 rookie SeeD members!? Dammit! I'm going to Timber! I never would have guessed he was serious about it. Squall: (That guy's always serious. You should know that by now...) Squall talks to Quistis again. Quistis: What's going to happen to Seifer? Squall: He may already be dead. Rinoa: How can you be so casual? I feel...sorry for him. Squall: (...Feel sorry? Seifer would hate to hear that.) (laughs) Rinoa: What's so funny!? You're terrible! Selphie: So...why do you think Seifer may already be dead? Squall: (Because...) The president of Galbadia and the sorceress joined forces. Seifer attacked the president. It's no surprise that Seifer may have been killed because of it. Rinoa: Even so! I still hope he's alive. Squall: (Think what you want.) (...Reality isn't so kind. Everything doesn't work out the way you want it to. That's why...) As long as you don't get your hopes up, you can take anything... You feel less pain. Anyway, whatever wish you have is none of my business. Rinoa: ...You're mean. MEANY!!! Squall: (What's with her...?) ...Sorry. The woman came back. Woman: The Galbadian forces are withdrawing. Only the soldiers normally stationed here will stick around. If you're gonna leave town, now's your chance! You know how persistent those soldiers can be! Downstairs... Quistis: Squall, any thoughts on where to go? Squall: (We have to get out of here first...) Quistis: Getting out of here is only the first step. Squall: What do you mean? Quistis: Garden Code, Article 8, line 7. Squall: (8.7......) (In the event that returning to the assigned Garden is not possible, report to the nearest Garden......) Head for the nearest Garden... Quistis: Very good! From here, that would be [Galbadia Garden]. Rinoa: We can take the train from here and get off at a station called [East Academy]. Quistis: From there, we have to go through the [forest west of the station] to get to [Galbadia Garden]. I've been there several times. We should be ok. Squall: ...Ok then... We'll escape from Timber and head to [Galbadia Garden]. The party will be... Squall chose Zell and Rinoa. Squall: Let's go! Woman: You be careful, now. Squall's group met up with the other party. Mystery Man (Zone in disguise): Rinoa, Squall! It's me! Rinoa: Zone! Zone: You need to go to [East Academy], right? There's no more tickets left. Selphie: Super-Duper-Mega-Bummer! Squall: We'll do whatever it takes to get on that train. Zone: You won't have to do that. Lookey here! I have everyone's ticket right here! (giving one to Rinoa) One for you. (giving 3 to Squall) 3 for you SeeD people. Here, I'll give them to the leader. And the last one is for me...... (thinks it over and talks to Quistis) Go on. Take it. Quistis: I can't take that. It's yours! Zone: Ouch! Zone gave Quistis a ticket. Zone: OuuuuuuucH! My stomach hurts! Ouch!! Just get going! The train's leaving. Quistis: Thank you. Rinoa: Zone...... We're gonna see each other again, ok? No matter what, you have to survive. We have to liberate Timber together, remember? Zone: I know, I know, I'll go hide in a bathroom or something. Now get going. Squall's group is about to approach the train entrance. Train Announcer: This train is bound for Dollet stopping at [East Academy]. This is the last train for today. Please hurry on board. Squall: The last train... Let me double check... Get off at [East Academy] and go through the [forest, west of the station]. [Galbadian Garden] is located up ahead... Is that correct? Quistis: Indeed. Glad we have a leader with a good memory. Inside the train... Train Announcement: This train, bound for East Academy, will depart shortly. The train departs. Squall: We'll... Selphie: Open, open, OPEN! Squall: ...Make it. Selphie: Please... Open up! Squall: (...Better let her have her way.) Squall used the ticket. ID Check: Confirming... Access granted... Selphie: Tee-hee! Thanks! Squall talks to Rinoa. Rinoa: Weren't you just saying something? Squall: It's noting important, but... Well... We made it. Quistis: I have to thank Zone for that. Rinoa: He's into naughty magazines. Quistis: I'll keep that in mind... Squall talks to Zell. Zell: ......... Squall: (Leave him alone.) Later they get off the East Academy Station. They travel to Timber Forest. In there... Quistis: We're not too far from Galbadia Garden now! Selphie: Hey, I was just thinking... There might be some bad news from the Galbadian government. What if we get caught and then get broadcast to the whole world...!? Zell: Whatever happens, happens! Now come on! Let's just keep going! I, I'm worried about Balamb Garden. If anything happens to Garden, it's all my fault. I'm the one who said we were all from Garden... (to Squall) You think the president will retaliate on Garden? Squall: Maybe. Zell: ...Figures... (shakes Squall) B-B-But, we have a whole bunch of SeeDs at Balamb Garden! They wouldn't lose to the Galbadian army, would they? Squall: Depends how strong the army is. Zell: I know, but... Rinoa: Oh, you're just a great leader, aren't you... Do you actually have fun acting so callous towards your comrades? Squall: (...Not again.) Rinoa: Zell wants your support. Squall: (I knew it was gonna be something like that...) Rinoa: Any kind of encouragement will make... Squall: (That's just to ease your mind. Am I the only one who thinks that? No, I'm sure Seifer...) Rinoa: Don't you ever worry about or even think about the well-being of your comrades!? Squall: (I don't believe in relying on others.) Rinoa: Don't you understand!? Squall: (...Whatever.) Rinoa: Are you listening, Squall? Squall suddenly felt strange. Squall: (...What the!?) (...This sensation...) Squall collapsed. Quistis: Uhh... Quistis collapsed. Selphie: M...Me, too... Selphie collapsed. Rinoa: What's going on!? Zell: I think... they went to the 'dream world'. In Squall's dream... Ward: Kiros, you sure this is the place? Kiros: Positive. Ward: I don't wanna be patrolling the wrong place, like last time. Laguna: Ahh, sorry... This ain't the place. Kiros: This is it. Let's go, commander. Laguna: ? (looks at the map) I brought the wrong map. Somehow, I have a bad feeling about this... Nah, everything's cool... Hey, make sure you guys are fully equipped. Well, we are on duty... Let's get a move on and check things out. As they move on... Laguna: But seriously... This place sure is strange... What the heck is this big pile of rocks? You think these are natural rocks used for carving tombstones? Kiros: Who knows...or cares? Ward: Speaking of strange... Why have you been... running around so strange? Laguna: Strange...? What do you mean strange? ...Just bein' cautious. That's the basic rule of thu... (heard something) ...Hey? Looks like we've got company. Esthar soldiers. Still wearing those flashy uniforms. More Esthar soldiers arrived and are surrounding Laguna's group. Kiros: ...? Ward: Laguna...!!! Laguna: Don't be such a weenie! What the...!? Laguna's group fights an Esthar Soldier. After killing it... Kiros: Wasn't our mission just to patrol...? Ward: Why does it have to turn out like this? Laguna: Seriously...! I wasn't expecting this at all! Laguna's group fights 3 Esthar Soldiers. After killing them... Ward: There's more coming...? Kiros: There's no end to this! Laguna: Better make a run for it! In the Lunatic Pandora, Laguna's group makes their way to the cliff. In there, they were cornered by the Esthar Soldiers. Laguna: Don't tell me... Kiros: Of all worst possible... Ward: Predicaments? Laguna's group fight lots of Esthar Soldiers. After defeating all of them, one of the dying soldier used his Soul Crush ability on Ward and Kiros. They are injured badly after the battle. Laguna: Look, the ocean... We're saved! Lady luck is on our side! We can escape to Galbadia!!! Kiros: One would say we've been run down... That's what they'd normally say... Laguna: Don't say that. It might come true. Didn't your grandmother tell you that? Kiros: ...If you say something bad... It will come true... Yeah, I think she did. Ward: (losing his voice) Ggghh...rrrhhh... Laguna: What'd you say? Kiros: I think...his throat...was injured... He lost...his voice. Ward: It...wa...fu...you... Laguna: Say again? Ward: It...was...fun...you...guys...La...guna...Ki...ros... It...was...fun... Laguna: Ward, that's way uncool. It's not a cool to say things like that. Just for that, you're getting' the Cuchi-Cuchi treatment! How's that, huh!? Want more!? Well!? Ward: ...... Laguna: ...... WHOA!!! Check it out, a boat! We're getting' on! Kiros: A...vessel... ...They'd...normally...call...it... Laguna: Boat, vessel, whatever. We're going back to Galbadia! Laguna threw Kiros into the water, then Ward. Laguna: You guys...sure have guts. You know how high this cliff is...!? Oh...sh...! ...No way... AHHHH!!! Laguna fell into the water. Squall, Selphie and Quistis woke up. Zell: Was it Laguna again...? Selphie: Sir Laguna's in BIG TROUBLE! I hope he'll be ok...!!! Quistis: Doesn't seem like the first time for you all. What is this? Squall: (If it were just me, I could tell the others it was only a crazy dream...) We'll just be wasting time trying to figure it out. Let's keep going. Zell: Yeah, let's go! I think we're almost there. Rinoa: Umm...Squall... I think I may have said too much. I'm sorry. Squall: (Forget about it.) On their way to Galbadia Garden... We watch a movie of the view of Galbadia Garden. In there... Selphie: Wow... Completely different... Zell: Sure is quiet. Squall: ...I like it. Quistis: Could you leave this one up to me? I've been here several times and I know the headmaster pretty well. I'll go and explain our situation. Squall's group goes to the 2nd floor reception room. In there, Squall talks to Rinoa. Rinoa: So Quistis attended classes here? Squall talks to Selphie. Selphie: I wonder if they have a Garden Festival here, too? Squall talks to Zell. Zell: How long are they gonna make us wait...? Quistis came in. Squall: How'd it go? Quistis: They understand our situation. And Balamb Garden is safe. The attack on the president in Timber was classified as an independent action. There was an official notice from the Galbadian government saying that Balamb Garden is not being held responsible. Zell: So, Seifer's taking all the blame? Quistis: The trial's over, and the sentence has been carried out... Rinoa: ...He was executed? ...Of course he was. He attacked the president. He sacrificed himself for the 'Forest Owls'... Quistis: It was your group that got Seifer involved in all this. You're a resistance faction, right? You must have been prepared for the worst. I'm sure Seifer was prepared, too. So don't think of it as Seifer sacrificing himself for you. I'm sorry. I guess that wasn't much consolation. Squall talks to Quistis. Quistis: I don't have any good memories of him. I've seen some troubled children, but he was beyond troubled. Well, he wasn't really a bad guy. Squall talks to Rinoa. Rinoa: I...really liked him. He was always full of confidence, smart... Just by talking to him, I felt like I could take on the world. Selphie: Your boyfriend? Rinoa: I don't really know. I... I think I was in love. I wonder how he felt...? Selphie: Do you still like him? Rinoa: If I didn't, I wouldn't be talking about it. It was last summer... I was 16. Lots of fond memories... Squall talks to Zell. Zell: I didn't like the guy, but executed...? Squall talks to Selphie. Selphie: You really hated Seifer, didn't you, Zell!? Zell: Yeah, but... He was from Garden... He was one of us. If I can, I wanna get revenge. Squall: (I liked him... wasn't really a bad guy... He was one of us...) (Seifer... You've just become just a memory.) (Will they... Will they talk about me this way if I die, too?) (Squall was this and that. Using past tense, saying whatever they want?) (So this is what death is all about...) (...Not for me.) (I won't have it!!!) Quistis: What's wrong, Squall? Squall: I won't have it! Zell: W-What? Selphie: Are you MAD!? Squall: (running to the door) I'm not having anyone talk about me in the past tense! Squall ran out of the reception room. While Squall is on his way out... Raijin: Yo! Squall! Squall: What are you doing here? Raijin: What am I doin'? I'm a messenger, ya know? Brought you a new order from Headmaster Cid, ya know? Squall: What kind of order? Raijin: I dunno. Gave it to the head honcho here. Just did what Headmaster Cid wanted, ya know? Fujin: EXPLAIN. Raijin: We were suppose'ta go to Timber. But the trains have stopped, so we had no other choice but to come here. Kinda relieved to see you guys here. Fujin: SEIFER? Raijin: Oh yeah! Wasn't Seifer with you? Squall: I believe Seifer may be dead... I heard he was tried in Galbadia and then executed... Fujin: LIES! Raijin: BWAHAAHAAHAA! That's gotta be a lie, ya know!? There's no way he'd put up with a trial, ya know!? Or an execution for that matter! It's just so not Seifer, ya know!? Fujin: FIND! Raijin: O'What...! We're gonna meet up with Seifer? Well, see ya, Squall. We're gonna head off to Galbadia to look for Seifer. Squall is on his way out. He talks to Quistis. Quistis: Ok, it's time to meet. Let's go. After meeting up with his group, Squall talks to Rinoa. Rinoa: Oh! I think that's him. Just pretend I'm a SeeD, too. It'll be less complicated that way. A car arrived. Martine came out and Squall's group salutes. Martine: Good day. I have official orders from Headmaster Cid addressed to you. Following regulations, I have gone over these orders. After careful consideration of our options, we have decided to fully assist and cooperate with Headmaster Cid. Actually, we too, have been planning for this for quite some time now. In order to stress the importance of this mission, I must first brief you on the current situation. At ease. You all know about the sorceress being appointed as the peace ambassador for the Galbadian government. However, this ambassador thing is just a cover up. There will be no peace talks, only threats. The sorceress creates fear among people. Therefore, peace talks are impossible. Galbadia is planning to use this fear to negotiate favorable conditions for itself. It is clear that Galbadia's ultimate goal is world domination. Garden is no exception, either. It is a fact the sorceress is planning to use this Garden as her base. ...We have very few options available to us. We entrust world peace and the future to you. Squall's group salutes. Martine: Details of the mission are enclosed in these official orders. Any questions? Squall: The orders say by means of 'a sniper'. We have no one with that skill. Martine: Don't worry about it. Let me introduce an elite sharpshooter from Galbadia Garden. Kinneas! Irvine Kinneas! We watch a movie of Irvine. Irvine Kinneas is 17 years old. He has a hat, ponytail, tan coat, shirt, pants, and boots. He uses a shotgun. Martine: This is Irvine Kinneas. He will be your sharpshooter. Leave whenever you're ready. Failure is not an option. Irvine: BANG! Martine left. Squall talks to Quistis. Quistis: What's our mission? Squall: Our next mission... This is no ordinary mission. It's a direct order from both Balamb and Galbadia Garden. We're to... ...assassinate the sorceress. We're to shoot her from afar. Kinneas will be our sharpshooter. We're to support Kinneas to our fullest. Should the sniper fail, we are to attack head on. Irvine: Thanks for the support, but I never miss my target. Squall: Eliminate the sorceress. That's my order. We're going to head to the capital of Galbadia, Deling City. There we'll meet up with General Caraway to go over the details for the plan. Let's get going. Irvine: Well then... We'll need to choose a party for the trip to Deling City. They form groups. Irvine: How's this? Squall: (...That's no good.) I'll decide. Squall chose Zell and Irvine. Squall: There. Irvine: Excellent choice, Mr. Leader. Squall's group head to Galbadia Station. After getting on a train... Squall: ......... Squall used the ticket. ID Check: Confirming... Access granted... Selphie, Rinoa and Quistis came in. Selphie: Hee! You caught on! Train Announcement: This train, bound for Deling City, will be departing shortly. The trains departs... Rinoa: This is the only train bound for Deling City anyway. Irvine: Hmm... Perhaps it's fate? (goes to the next room) Zell: So, what do we do about HIM? Squall goes to the next room and... Irvine: Selphie... We're destined to be together! Selphie: Y-Yeah right...! Irvine: A sigh of love? Selphie: N-No... Irvine walks away. Irvine: Pardon me... Squall goes to the next room. Irvine: Rinoa... Quistis: Irvine Kinneas! You're playing a major role in this mission. Now behave yourself! Irvine: No one understands me... Sharpshooters are loners by nature... We hone our instincts, pour our whole being into a single bullet. The pressure of the moment... An instant of tension... That's what... I have to face alone... ...It's not easy. So like... Just do me a favor, and let me be! You get my drift? Zell pounds the ground. Train Announcement: Err, there was no damage to the train from that, err, minor vibration... I, uh... repeat... Err, there was no damage to the train from that, err, minor vibration... After arriving in Deling City, Squall's group takes the escalator up and we watch a movie of the view of Deling City. Squall talks to Zell. Zell: What's the matter, Squall? Squall: We're heading for Caraway's Mansion. It's in the government district. We're here as back-up from Galbadia Garden. Don't blow your cover. (Is Laguna here now?) Squall proceed to that area. There... Squall: (Caraway is the head of the Galbadian army... Could this be a coup d'etat?) (No... I don't think he's out to overthrow the president...) Squall talks to Caraway's Guard. Caraway's Guard: General Caraway's mansion is right through this gate, but... I can't just let you walk in. Squall: I believe he's been informed of our arrival. Caraway's Guard: Yes indeed, but... I was ordered not to let you through until your skills have been tested. Zell: What the hell's he talkin' about!? Squall: Test our skills? What does he want us to do? Caraway's Guard: The [Tomb of the Unknown King] to the northeast. All you have to do is go there. It's real simple, but... You have to bring back proof that you were there. A code number. Squall: A code number? Zell: We came all the way out here for some stupid test of courage? Who does he think we are!? Caraway's Guard: There are many students like yourself who wish to call on General Caraway. There was a student from Galbadia Garden yesterday, who has yet to return from the test at the [Tomb of the Unknown King]. The [Tomb of the Unknown King] is located [northeast of the city]. Your objective is to go to the [Tomb of the Unknown King], look for traces of this lost student, and return with his ID number. You should be able to find what you're looking for shortly after you go in. The ID number should be written on it. I don't recommend going any further than you have to. You may never make it back alive. Anyway, here's a map for you. Squall's group got a map. Squall then ask the guard to escort them out of the town. Squall's group proceeds to the Tomb of the Unknown King. In there they found a blue sword with the student ID number. Squall's group now goes back to Deling City to talk to Caraway's Guard. Caraway's Guard: Yes, what is it? Squall: Ready to answer. Squall gave the guard the code number. Caraway's Guard: That's correct! Please, right this way. Squall goes on. Squall: (Both Balamb and Galbadia Garden are joining forces with the general from the Galbadia Army. ...Why?) (...No point in me think about it.) ('SeeDs aren't meant to question why.') Squall's group goes inside the mansion, Squall talks to Rinoa. Rinoa: Hmph... He always does this! So discourteous...making people wait. I'm gonna go complain. Everyone just wait here. Oh, by the way, this is my house. So don't worry. Umm, just don't leave me here, ok? Squall: Is something going to happen to you? Rinoa: Umm... I don't know. Just treat this like an order from your client, ok? Squall: (...Hope it doesn't lead to any trouble.) Zell: What the hell's goin' on!? General Caraway came in. Squall: Where's Rinoa? General Caraway: She has not received the type of training you all have, and may become a burden. It's for the best that she stays out of this operation. Selphie: So you're Rinoa's father? General Caraway: I can't remember the last time she called me that. Zell: So the father's a top military officer, and the daughter's a member of an anti-government faction!? That's bad... Really BAD! General Caraway: Yes, indeed. It's a serious problem. (walks to the window) But it doesn't concern you. It's our problem. Squall: (That's not the case...) General Caraway: Besides, we have far more important things to worry about. Squall: (Garden's directive and Rinoa's orders have the same value to us.) Once our mission is accomplished here, we're working for Rinoa, as per our contract. I don't know what your situation is, but please don't interfere when the time comes. General Caraway: And if I do? Squall: (What's his problem?) We're all SeeDs here. We'll act accordingly. Irvine: Hey, hey, hey... Fellas... We're here to knock off the sorceress, right? So, let's get down to business. General Caraway: ...... Ok, let me explain the plan. Outside... General Caraway: I'm sure you know about the Galbadian government reaching an agreement with sorceress Edea. Squall: (So the sorceress' name is Edea...) General Caraway: There is going to be a ceremony tonight to commemorate the event. Squall: (Edea...) Squall moves on and follows General Caraway, Selphie and Quistis. General Caraway: It'll be held at the Presidential Residence. While following them... General Caraway: During the ceremony, you will split up into two teams and get in position. The [gateway team] will enter the gateway and stand by. The [sniper team] will stand by at the front of the Presidential Residence until the ceremony is over. (standing on this area) This is where the [sniper team] will wait, right here, where I am standing. Squall: (So, we're gonna divide into 2 teams: the [sniper team] and the [gateway team].) General Caraway: That's the Presidential Residence. Once the ceremony ends, a parade for the sorceress will begin. That's when the gate will open. Lay low until then. The parade may be canceled if there is any commotion. We must avoid that at all cost. Once the gate opens, the [sniper team] will move out. With the parade drawing the crowd and the guards' attention, it should be rather easy to move about. The [sniper team] will head for the roof of the residence. In the [corridor] by the sorceress' room, there is a [hatch] that leads to the clock tower. There's a clock tower there housing a carousel clock. You'll find the sniper rifle there. Stand by in the clock tower until exactly 20:00. The parade will begin by the gate. The sorceress will be riding on the parade vehicle. After it leaves the gate, the vehicle will turn left. Like this. (demonstrating the direction) This way. The parade will circle once around the city along the outer road and return to this space. It will return on this side. Then it will turn right... ...and head this way. (demonstrating) Here's where the [gateway team] comes into play. Squall's group follows General Caraway. General Caraway: At exactly 20:00, the parade will pass under the gateway. Squall's group talks to General Caraway. General Caraway: At this point, the [gateway team] will operate the console to drop the gates. The sorceress will be trapped inside the gateway. At 20:00, the carousel clock will rise out of the roof, carrying the [sniper team] up as well. There will be no obstruction between the [sniper team] and the sorceress. Take the open shot............ BANG! That is all. Now we wait. You're free to go anywhere. Go check out the city if you wish. Just one thing. Stay out of trouble. Squall: (Who do you think we are? ...We're not like your daughter.) We are SeeDs. General Caraway: ...... Report to my [residence] when you're ready. We'll hold a final meeting then. After that, we'll proceed with the operation. Squall's group looks around for a bit. After that, they head to Caraway's Mansion. General Caraway: It's time to form the teams. The sniper and the leader of this operation will form the [sniper team]. The leader's role is vital. Squall: (...What does he mean?) General Caraway: If the plan fails for some reason... ...or should the sniper miss... ...the leader must carry out a direct assault against the sorceress. The plan was devised carefully, because we intend this to be a covert operation. But our ultimate goal is to eliminate the sorceress, and we must achieve this at all cost. Even if they uncover our identities. So, who's going to lead the operation? Squall: I will. General Caraway: Fine. I'll leave the rest up to you. Squall: (...The [sniper team] is decided.) Irvine and I will make up the [sniper team]. The [gateway team] will be... Selphie: Whoo-hoo! Quistis: Roger. Zell: Let's DO IT!!! Selphie: So who's gonna be the leader for the [gateway team]? Zell practice his fighting to say that he is the leader. Squall: (Sorry, Zell.) Instructor Trepe. ...Quistis Trepe, you're in charge. Quistis: Ok! Leave it to me. General Caraway: Ok. Let's begin. Squall, Irvine and General Caraway left. Quistis goes to the door and the door open hitting Quistis. Rinoa: Hi! Finally got out of there! Did that man say something? Zell: No, not really. Rinoa: Where's Squall? Quistis: I'm sorry Rinoa, but we have to get going. Rinoa: Hold on a sec. (pulls out an item) Take a look at this!!! This is called an Odine Bangle. I found it in that man's room. Zell: Odine!? Selphie: Whatcha gonna do with it? Rinoa: It's supposed to suppress the sorceress' powers. But, its effect are still unknown. So I don't think they're going to use it for this mission. Zell: If it's Odine brand, it should be pretty effective! They're NO.1 when it comes to magical goods. Rinoa: Right! Right! Quistis: So what exactly do you want to do with it!? Are you planning to have the sorceress put it on!? Who? When? How? Rinoa: That's what we're going to discuss! Quistis: We don't have time for that. Squall and Irvine are already standing by. We have an operation to carry out, too. You understand, don't you? This isn't a father-daughter quarrel. This isn't a game. Quistis' group left. Rinoa: Who said this was a game...? I understand what's going on... It's not like I don't have a plan... Outside... Squall: I'll make the first charge when we make the full-on attack. I'll try to buy some time. Irvine: That won't be necessary... I'll get the job done. Squall's group follows General Caraway. Irvine: So like... IS it true that SeeDs aren't supposed to question their mission? Squall: (There are times I'd like to know myself. Like...now for example. But...) What do you care? Irvine: So like...if you knew that your enemies were pure evil, you'd get more fired up to fight them, right? Squall: (Right and wrong are not what separate us and our enemies. It's our different standpoints, our perspectives that separate us.) (Both sides blame one another. There's no good or bad side. Just 2 sides holding different views.) Squall's group arrived at the area. Squall's group then talks to General Caraway. General Caraway: The [gateway team] will wait inside the gate until 20:00. You can enter through this door. The sorceress will pass through the gateway at exactly 20:00. In that instant, lower the gates using the control console located on the top floor and trap her inside the gateway. Quistis' group goes in the gate's door. Squall's group follows General Caraway. General Caraway: You two will wait here. Squall: General, why has the sorceress decided to have such an extravagant parade? General Caraway: She wants to establish her place in Galbadia Garden, since she has chosen it to serve as her base. Squall: (So that's why Galbadia Garden wants her out...) General Caraway: It's starting. I'm returning to my residence. Good luck. General Caraway left. Later, Quistis' group came out of the gate's door. Zell: Instructor, what's up? Quistis: Maybe I was too hard on her... Zell: Too hard? Quistis: I'm going to apologize... Zell: You mean...Rinoa? Selphie: But...but... We can't just leave our post! Quistis: We still have time until 20:00. You two wait here. Zell: We can't just... Hey, wait up! Quistis' group proceeds into Caraway's Mansion. Inside, General Caraway is with Rinoa. General Caraway: It'll be chaos out there soon. You'll be safe here. General Caraway left and activated the lock in for the door. Rinoa: Oh no! He's gonna lock me in! I... I can do it... Rinoa got out. Quistis' group then came in. Quistis: Rinoa, I'm sorry I... Suddenly, the door locked Quistis' group in. Selphie: ! Quistis: ! Zell: ! Quistis: (tries to open the door) ??? Did we get... locked in? Selphie: ...That Caraway guy!? Zell: We're smack dab in the middle of a family quarrel here! Quistis: This is bad. I'm worried about Rinoa, too. Zell: What do you mean? Quistis: Rinoa's probably on her way to see the sorceress as we speak. She wanted to help us... Meanwhile, Rinoa goes to the roof of the Presidential Residence. In there... Rinoa: Umm... Excuse me... I'm...the daughter of, um...Galbadian Army's, um...General Caraway. I...thought I'd...come pay my respects... You know... 'cause of my father and all... So, I...um...brought you a small gift. Please... Rinoa steps forward, but is pushed back by the sorceress' force. Rinoa: Ugh. (the Odine Bangle reacts and she is acting berserk) We watch a movie of Edea revealing her face and she goes to the podium. Rinoa is acting really berserk and follows Edea. The president is also there. Irvine: H...Hey... That girl...! Squall: Rinoa...? Edea: ...Lowlifes. ...Shameless filthy wretches. How you celebrate my ascension with such joy. Hailing the very one whom you have condemned for generations. Have you no shame? What happened to the evil, ruthless sorceress from your fantasies? The cold-blooded tyrant that slaughtered countless men and destroyed many nations? Where is she now? She stands before your very eyes to become your new ruler. HAHAHAHAHA. Squall: (...?) Edea: A new era has just begun. President Deling: E-Edea... Are you alright...? Ede...! Edea: (using her claws to stab and burn the president) This is reality. No one can help you. Sit back and enjoy the show. We watch the movie of the crowds from the sky view. Edea threw out the president and the president died while burning. Edea: Rest assured, you fools. Your time will come. This is only the beginning. Let us start a new reign of terror. I will let you live a fantasy beyond your imagination. Edea leaves the podium. Edea: Let us end this ceremony with a sacrifice. We watch a movie of Edea casting a spell to make those statues move and attack the crowds and Rinoa. Irvine: Hey, hey, hey, she's in trouble big time! We've got to help Rinoa. Squall: The parade hasn't started yet. The gate's not open. Irvine: You gotta be kidding! Meanwhile in Caraway's Mansion... Quistis: Oh no! It's starting! We need to get out of here, quick. Quistis reads the picture and she uses the glass and placed it on the statue. Quistis: NO WAY! Selphie: Pretty sneak-y! Quistis: Let's go. Selphie: But we don't even know where it leads! Zell: No use stayin' here! Quistis' makes their way to the sewers. Zell: It's starting... We watch a movie of Edea riding in a parade vehicle and it's moving. Irvine: Now's your chance. Come on! What are you waiting for!? Rinoa might die! We watch a movie of Edea and now Seifer. Squall and Irvine made it to the roof. Squall: Rinoa!!! Squall and Irvine fights two Iguions. After killing them... Rinoa: I was scared... ...Really scared. Squall: It's over now. Rinoa: I was scared... I was really, really scared. Squall: You're used to battles, aren't you? Rinoa: I couldn't...I just couldn't. I couldn't fight alone... Squall: (...You're not ready for all of this.) Better get going. I haven't forgot your order. Just stay close to me. Squall's group enters the clock area. In there, Squall hands the rifle to Irvine. Squall: Irvine Kinneas, it's in your hands now. Irvine walks to the other side and sits down quietly. Squall: (Huh...? Why'd he get all quiet?) (Oh, he must be concentrating.) (Loneliness of the sharpshooter... I guess he has a point.) (I can't hear anything from in here. ...What's going on with the parade, I wonder?) (Seifer... So he's alive.) Rinoa. Seifer's alive. He was in the parade with the sorceress. Rinoa: ...What does it mean? Squall: Who knows. (If I were to face the sorceress directly...) (Would I have to go through Seifer?) (...That's the way it goes as a SeeD. You can't choose your enemies...) I may end up killing Seifer. Rinoa: You're both...prepared, right? 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... Squall: (............) It's all up to Irvine. Squall walks to where Irvine is. Squall: (Huh...?) (Is he freakin' out!?) Don't tell me you're getting the jitters... Irvine: I...I can't do it. Meanwhile in the sewers, Quistis' group finally finds the exit and they go up the ladder to the control room. Zell: Phew! We just made it. We watch a movie of the time reaching 20:00 and the clock area rises up. The parade vehicle with Edea is near the gate. Zell: Instructor, now! Hit the switch! Quistis hits the switch. Now we watch a movie of the gate closing on Edea. Meanwhile with Squall and Irvine... Squall: Irvine Kinneas!!! Irvine: I...I can't... I'm sorry, I can't do it. I always choke like this... I try to act all cool, joke around, but I just can't handle the pressure... Squall: Forget it. Just shoot. Irvine: My bullet... The sorceress... I'll go down in history. I'd change the history of Galbadia... Of the world! It's all too much... Squall: Enough! Just shoot! Irvine: I can't, dammit! Squall: Irvine, calm down. Everyone's waiting for 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 our move. Irvine: Just a signal... Squall: (That's it.) Please. Irvine: ...Just a sign. We watch a movie of Irvine firing the rifle and Edea blocked the bullet. Irvine: ...I'm sorry. Squall: 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. Take care of Rinoa. Squall takes out his gunblade and we watch a movie of him striking a Galbadian Soldier and he stole a car and drove to the closed gate. In there... Seifer: Well, this is how it turned out. Squall: So, you've become the sorceress' lap dog? Seifer: I preferred to be called her knight. This has always been my dream. Squall fights Seifer. Seifer: Squall, you're mine! After Squall wounds him... Seifer: I...lost...!? Squall: You're losing it, Seifer. Edea: ...A SeeD. ...Planted in a run-down Garden. Squall fights Edea. Rinoa and Irvine came to help. Rinoa: I can fight if I'm with you! That's why I'm here! Irvine: I have to redeem myself. Edea: ...The accursed SeeD. After the fight... Edea: Impudent SeeDs! We watch a movie of Edea casting an ice needle and it struck through Squall's right chest. He is unconscious. END OF DISC 1 In Squall's dream... Ellone: Uncle Laguna! There's someone here to see yoo. Laguna: Huh? Me? What's this person look like? Ellone: He was wearin' funny clothes. He's tawking to Raine right now. Laguna: Hmm? Is he at the pub? Ellone: Yup. That's why I came over to get you, Uncle Laguna! Am I a good girl? Laguna: No, you're not! It's dangerous to be out there by yourself. What if a monster comes and attacks you? Ellone: It's only next door. It's ok. Laguna: It's still dangerous! And since you're such a cute little girl, the monsters will especially be after you! They'll catch you and then they'll suck your blood out! If anything like that should happen, Uncle Laguna's gonna cry... Ellone: I'll be ok. I'll just call yoo, Uncle Laguna! You'll come rescue me, right!? Laguna: H-Hey! Ellone! Wait! Ellone waits outside. Laguna: Ellone! Now's your chance! Ellone: Cha-nce! Laguna goes into the pub. In there... Raine: You understand, Ellone? Now go to your room and play. Ellone: (to Laguna) (I got in twouble.) Laguna: (That's 'cause you broke your promise. Too baaaad...) Raine: Laguna! Use proper English when speaking to Ellone! Laguna: (I got'n trouble.) Ellone: (Toooo baaaaddd!) Kiros arrived. Kiros: It's been a while, Laguna. Laguna: Kiros!!! (to Ellone) He's Uncle Laguna's friend. He dresses funny, but he's not a bad guy. Laguna talks to Kiros. Kiros: You seem well. Laguna: Yeah... You, too. Hey, how long has it been? You know, our grand escape from Centra? Kiros: That was... One would usually call that being chased out... Raine: I thought so... Kiros: Well, I would say about a year or so. Laguna: I was bed-ridden for over 6 months. It seemed like every bone in my body was in pieces. Raine: I nursed him back to health. Kiros: Thank you, for taking good care of Laguna. I was able to recover in about a month or so. Ever since then... I've been searching for you. Laguna: Why? Kiros: After leaving the army... Well, just killing time I guess. Life's pretty boring without you as entertainment, my man. Laguna: That's a harsh thing to say. I've been living a productive life here. Raine: I think I understand what you mean, though. Kiros: So, what do you want to know? Laguna: Let's see... Let's talk later. Time to do some work. Kiros: ...OK. Laguna: So, what's your plan? You're gonna stick around here for a bit, right? Kiros: Would that be ok? Raine: You work for what you eat. If that's fine with you, you're more than welcome. After that, Laguna and Kiros are outside. Kiros: Laguna... I have a simple question... What exactly do you do here? Laguna: It's like this. All the working men in this town were sent off to war. The only ones still left in town are old people, children, chocobos, dogs, and cats. And I'm sure you've noticed, but the monsters have made their way into town. This here town took real good care of me. So basically, I want to return the kindness. You're lookin' at the Monster Hunter of Winhill! So as of today, you'll be my assistant. We're to patrol the town up to the town entrance! If we see anyone in need along the way, we help them. That's our basic duty! They reached the outside of the Item Shop. Laguna: Alright! Our first patrol, complete! We're to report to the commander and asst. commander. Kiros: Commander... You mean that woman at the pub? Laguna: Her name's Raine. Raine, OK!? She saved my life. And the asst. commander is Ellone. Kiros: She seems like a really nice person. But easily taken in by a hotshot. Laguna: ...A hotshot? OK, let's step up our patrol a notch. Asst. Kiros, let's come up with a plan after we get back to the base. While running back... Kiros: Hey, Laguna... Are you doing this patrol thing everyday? Laguna: 'Thing'!? What're you callin' 'THING'!? Kiros: Weren't you aiming to become a world-traveling journalist? You've heard of 'Timber Maniacs', right? I had a talk with the chief editor. He said he's interested in any article related to world travel. Laguna: That's great! We should talk to him sometime. Y-Yeah... While going back... Laguna: Um, it'd be ok if we stayed here a bit longer, right? Kiros: You need time to gather more material? This seems like a really nice town. You're gonna write about this place first, aren't you? Laguna: No way. Can't make this place famous. Too much publicity and you get all those tourists and stuff. Kiros: You're afraid someone might become and take Raine away? Laguna, you've changed, man. Laguna: Hey! I see a monster!!! Laguna and Kiros goes back into the pub. In there... Kiros: (...What?) Laguna: (Girl talk... Let's come back later.) (Come on!) Kiros: (Something inside me tells me to listen.) Ellone: Raine... Are you gonna marry Uncle Laguna? Raine: A guy like that? He was carried in here crying like a baby, and I was the one who had to take care of him... His crude way of speaking... I don't know if his aspirations as a journalists... Everytime I try to have a serious conversation, he avoids it... I can't stand his snoring and he talks in his sleep... Ellone: But he's really nice! I really, really like him! Raine, Uncle Laguna and Elle should all be together! Raine: ...But you know... I think what he really wants to do is travel all over the world. I don't think he has it in him to live in a quiet country town like this one. Some people are like that... ...Ouuu, it makes me so mad. Ellone: ...Yoo don't like him? Raine: ...I feel the same way as you, Ellone. Ellone: Oh!? (saw Laguna) Yea! Yoo back! Laguna: (Huff huff...puff puff...) I came back in a hurry! Laguna talks to Raine. Laguna: Here's my report on today's patrol and monster extermination! Including Buchubuchus and Bunbuns that Assistant Commander Ellone oh- so-hates... I've exterminated 20 monster(s)! Raine: Alright! Thank you. Shall we eat before you get started with the next patrol? I'll call you when it's ready, so just wait [in your room]. You seem pretty tired. You should take a quick nap. In the Vacant room... Laguna: Time for a little break... (Rest.) Well now, shall we rest up a bit? Kiros: Hm? What's the matter? Laguna: I get scared sometimes. Scared of waking up somewhere else... Scared of not seeing Ellone... Kiros: Scared of not seeing Raine? Laguna: What happened to me? I feel... What's this I'm feeling? Oh, please let it be this room when I wake up! Please let me be in this puny bed when I wake up! Kiros: Laguna, you've changed. Later, Zell woke up in the D-District Prison along with Quistis, Selphie and Rinoa. Zell: (...Where am I?) Quistis: Ahh, welcome back, Zell. The 'dream world' again? Zell: Uh huh. Selphie: How's Laguna doin'? Zell: Dunno... I didn't see him. It's not like I know everything about Ward, but... Well, you know Laguna and company went to that Centra place and got into a real fix, right? After that, Ward's been all alone. He's working in some sort of prison-like place. And he's bored outta his mind. All he wants is to be fightin' alongside Laguna. Quistis: So what is this we're experiencing? Zell: How the hell should I know!? Zell talks to Rinoa. Rinoa: Um, didn't you say that Ward was working in some sort of prison? Zell: Yeah, so. Rinoa: And wasn't he from Galbadia? Zell: Sure, he's a soldier there. Zell talks to Selphie. Selphie: Well... Since we're prisoners... Shouldn't we be trying to break out of here!? Zell talks to Quistis. Quistis: I wonder what happened to Squall... Did they bring him here, too...? Zell talks to Rinoa again. Rinoa: Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't you supposed to be Ward in that 'dream world'? Zell: Just now I was. Rinoa: Does this room look familiar? Zell: (Of all the stupid questi...) (Hey? Whoa??? Wait a sec...) I know this place! Everybody listen up! This is the prison that Ward works at! He's a janitor here! There are so many rooms just like this! It's got to be here! Rinoa: There's a prison for political activists in Galbadia... This must be the place where Ward works. Right here, where we are! I'm sure of it! Quistis: It's no surprise we're in jail. We did attack the sorceress... Rinoa: We went up against the president. We'll all be sentenced to death... Quistis: That president is no longer in charge. Now that Galbadia's in the hands of the sorceress... What's going to happen to us? Selphie: Things don't look so good... Zell: (What's gonna happen to us?) (And where the hell is that guy, Irvine?) (And where's Squall...? Did the sorceress...(gulp)...) Meanwhile in Squall's cell, Squall woke up. Squall: (...Where am I?) (I...challenged Edea... My wound... ......? No wound...? How...?) (The Galbadian soldiers... ...We were surrounded.) (He was there... Seifer, leering down at me.) Damn you, Seifer! We watch a movie of Squall's cell being carried up to somewhere. Later in Floor 7, the Mean Guys (bad guards) came into Zell's group's cell. Selphie: What, what!? What was that loud noise? Zell: (I don't like him at all...) Mean Guy: It's the sound of your friend being tortured. Zell: What!? Whaddya mean!? Mean Guy: Shut up!!! Don't screw around with me!!! You understand who's in charge here!? (grabbing Zell's face) I'm asking you a question! (struck Zell with a nightstick) The other Mean Guy pointed the gun at Zell. The Mean Guys kicked the shit out of Zell. Rinoa: Stop!!! Mean Guy: Oh, I almost forgot. Zell is on the ground, and the Mean Guy grabbed his hair. Mean Guy: Hey man, is there a Rinoa with you? Rinoa: I'm, Rinoa. Mean Guy: Oh, all right. Then come over here. Zell: Whaddya doing to Rinoa, you bastard!? The Mean Guy kicked Zell. Quistis: Stop it already!!! Rinoa: Stop. I'll go. Quistis: Rinoa...... Rinoa: I'll be fine. Let's go. Meanwhile in Squall's cell, Seifer came in. Seifer: Squall, you're pitiful. Seifer throws Squall into the bed. Seifer: (to the Moomba) Take him away! Later in the torture room where Squall is hung to the wall... Seifer: I'm sure you can imagine what happens now. Squall: ...What do you want? Seifer: Tell me what SeeD is. Edea demands to know. Squall: SeeD... (...A code name for Balamb Garden's elite mercenary force... SeeD... Combat specialists...) (......???) ...Don't you already know? Seifer: I'm not a SeeD. There must be some kind of secret you're given when you become a SeeD! Squall: There's nothing. Even if there were, you think I'd tell you? Seifer: You're on my 'tough-nut-to-crack' list. Didn't think you'd talk that easily. Squall: ...Geez, I'm honored. Seifer: So here's a little somethin' for ya. Seifer signals the Warden to activate the torture. Squall: Arrrrghhhh... The Warden stops the torture. Seifer: Even if you don't talk, others will. The instructor, the little messenger girl, or that Chicken-wuss... He wouldn't last 3 seconds! Squall: (Th...They're...) ...They're...all here...? Seifer: Oh, you bet. But since I like you so much, I thought you should go first. I was hoping you'd be there, Squall. So...how'd I look in my moment of triumph? My childhood dream, fulfilled. I've become the sorceress' knight. Squall: (...Sorceress' knight...) (...His...romantic dream...?) (But...Seifer... Now, you're just...) ...A torturer. Seifer: What did you say!? Passed out cold, eh? This is the scene where you swear undying hatred for me! The tale of the evil mercenary vs. the sorceress knight... The fun's just started, Squall. Don't disappoint me now! The Warden tortures Squall again. Meanwhile in Zell's group's cell... Selphie: Draw... Cure! Zell: Ow ow ow... Quistis: It's no use. There seems to be an anti-magic field here. Suddenly, a Moomba came in and tripped while bringing food. Mean Guy: What was that noise!? You again!? The Mean Guy kicked the shit out of the Moomba. Zell: (Damn him...that numbskull!) YO! Who do you think you are!? Selphie: Yeah, you big MEANIE! Stop that! The Mean Guy attempts to strike Zell with a nightstick, but Zell defends. Mean Guy: Y-You'll regret those words! The Mean Guy left. Selphie: He's so mean... (to the Moomba) You ok? Doesn't work so well, but... (casting a spell) Cure! Meanwhile in the torture room. Seifer: Well now, Squall. I'll ask you again. What is SeeD? And why do they oppose the sorceress? Squall: (SeeD... Oppose the sorceress...?) The guard arrived. Guard: Sir Seifer, the missiles targeted for the Garden are ready to launch. Seifer: Excellent. (to Squall) Balamb Garden is to be destroyed on charges of training SeeDs to oppose the sorceress. Squall: (...WHAT!?) Seifer: It's a pity, really. I grew up there, too... But orders are orders, and Edea wants it destroyed. Squall: ...N-No...... Seifer: After the Garden's gone, the SeeD hunt will begin. I'll be Edea's bloodhound and hunt down everyone of your kind. It'll be fun, Squall. Don't die on me, yet. (to the Warden) Continue with the interrogation. Seifer left. Warden: Ready to talk? Squall: ...I...don't understand...the question... Warden: Don't mess with me! Edea says you know something! Now spit it out! Talk! What is SeeD all about!? The Warden tortures Squall. Squall: (SeeD... Aren't we... mercenaries...from Balamb Garden... Special forces...?) Warden: Hm? Yeah, so!? Squall: (I...I don't know any...anything... W-Why...do you...keep... asking...me...) ...... Warden: What's that? Squall: Your... Warden: What did you say? Squall: Your...breath st...stin...stinks! Warden: Punk... You asked for it!!! The Warden tortures Squall again. Warden: How's that!? How you like me now, huh!? The Warden kept on torturing Squall. Squall: (...Good night...) Warden: Tch! Completely knocked out cold. Hey! You 2 Moombas! Watch him! Later in Zell's group's cell... Zell: (What now...?) Zell talks to Selphie. Selphie: What do we do? Just stay here? We'll get tortured for sure! Zell talks to Quistis. Quistis: We can't just sit here. We have to think of a way to escape. Zell: Anyone got a plan? Selphie: Well, we could skin this little guy and wear him as a disguise... The Moomba got scared. Selphie: I'm kidding! I'm kidding! Zell: (Doesn't sound like you are...) Quistis: Well, we can't rely on magic here, so we have to go with weapons. We have to somehow get them back... Zell: (Weapons... My weapons are these fists o'mine!) (I could do some serious damage without weapons!) (It's up to me, baby!) Let me go. I'll go get the weapons back! Selphie: Oh yeah! You worked here as Ward, so you know the place! Zell: (Not really... All Ward did was mop the floors...) Just leave it to me! You two lie down there. Quistis: Zell... Selphie: I hope this works... Zell: Guard! Guard! We need some help! Open the door! Mean Guy: What's the problem? Zell: The women are unconscious! I think a snake bit'em! Mean Guy: What...? As the Mean Guy goes in, Zell knocked the Mean Guy unconscious. Zell: Well, I'm off! (to the Moomba) Huh? You wanna go, too? Ahh, I guess... Just don't get in the way! Zell and the Moomba goes to Floor 8. In there, they saw the Galbadian Soldiers with the weapons of Zell's group. Galbadian Soldier 1: Look at this... SeeD weapons... Galbadian Soldier 2: Is this what they