Final Fantasy VIII Script: Disc Two Version 1.1 By Mark Wong, aka LightSoul Began 23 February, 2000 Completed on 2 April, 2000 Send comments, additions and corrections to lightsoul@prontomail.com My page is at: www.geocities.com/lightsoul_dash/index.html It's not as bad as it used to be. (c) 1999 SQUARE CO., Ltd. All rights reserved. FINAL FANTASY, SQUARESOFT are registered trademarks of Square Co., Ltd. If you want to use this on your web page, you'll have to ask me through the above e-mail address first. If it's just for you to read, or reference, then it's fine. This script is free to the public. I'm assuming you've played and finished the game to be reading this script. Being the full script, it does, of course, contain spoilers. I've tried to include the dialogue for all the characters, including areas where your current party informs you of their opinions. This can be difficult at times, and sometimes, the only dialogue will be that of Zell and Rinoa, my usual party. If one of them is unavailable, they are usually replaced by Irvine. It's so hard writing this thing! Unlike in previous FF's, people in towns, etc, walk around and appear in screens at random! Plus, their stories change a lot more. How to read this thing. Well, it's pretty straightforward. The script is divided into parts as seen in the contents. <> Signifies a choice, where the player must choose one option or the other. The choices will follow, enclosed in <<>>. The choices and their outcomes will be shown one by one, and the choice will end when signified by <>. An asterisk means when you engage in conversation with another person that is not automatic. The asterisk is often followed by a name, or a description of the person being talked to. If the name is followed by second, third time, etc., this means that the person says something different each time they are talked to. Card next to their name means they say that when talked to with the Square button. Change rules dialogue has not been included in this script. <> Means an action that happens. These are often automatic. If you're sending corrections and additions, please tell me what part is wrong, and what the error is. So if there was a mistake in the Garden war section, write Disc two, Reunion, Garden War, and the mistake along with the corrections, or the addition, well, you know! Updates 2/9/2000 Started playing Final Fantasy VIII again after finishing Suikoden 2. Disappointed that I won't get Chrono Cross... 3/9/2000 Version 1 became 1.1 -Added Ifrit's whining about Shiva -Added Selphie talking about the Garden Festival at the dance -Added everyone's comments on Rinoa's model -Added Zell/Selphie dialogue for TV station mission -Fixed it so I didn't finish writing this 1800 years in the past 5/9/2000 -Added missile base and garden riot dialogue -Tired 6/9/2000 -New dialogue for the Galabdia Garden War -Scan spell for Slapper...I've never seen this monster before! -Scan spell for Cerberus -Scan spell for Helix -Giving Zone the girl next door -New Ward silence from the movie interlude...He was never there before, it must be because I saw the scene where Squall is rescued by the Moombas What it's missing -Card Rule spreading dialogue (not happening, it'd take way too long) -Squall rescued by the moombas at the D-District prison -Queen of Cards dialogue (I hate this subquest so I'm not gonna do it) -Sphinxara Scan Spell (but I don't think there is one) Errors in the script so far "Perhaps we should've made contact with the the outside and shared our vast knowledge." "They're kind gesture just came out weird, that's all. But at least they tried. I think overall, it was a decent, heartfelt welcome." Bahamut Called the King of GF; its Mega Flare ignores all defence, giving a powerful blo Gives assistance freely to those who show their power. *Chocoboy "...You're last 'Help me'?" The blue-faced whispers "Some of us just say the opposite of what we mean." Contents DISC ONE THE SEED EXAM -Opening Credits -Introduction, the Fight -Fire Cavern -The Dollet Mission -The Dance -The Secret Area THE FOREST OWLS -Laguna -The Owls, the fake president -Escaping Timber -Laguna, second encounter -Galbadia Garden THE SORCERESS -Deling city, Caraway -Assassination DISC TWO GARDEN'S FATE -Laguna in Winhill -Escape from prison -Missile base -Garden riot -Fisherman's Horizon REUNION -Squall's concert -Balamb -Trabia Garden -Garden War DISC THREE ELLONE -Edea -Laguna at Trabia Canyon -White SeeD ship -Esthar, arrival -Laguna and Lunatic Pandora -Lunatic Pandora -Lunar Base -Ragnarok -Lunatic Pandora DISC FOUR ULTIMECIA -Ultimecia -Ending -Credits OTHER -Tutorials -Weapons Magazine Monthly -Combat King -Pet Pals -Occult Fan -Selphie's Webpage -Scan Spell: Monsters, bosses, characters SUB-QUESTS -Shumi Village -Queen of Cards -Chocobo Forests -PuPu -Mr. Monkey -Odin -Tonberry -Doomtrain -Underwater Research Centre -Diablos -The Brothers DISC TWO: GARDEN'S FATE Laguna in Winhill Scene: A room in the town of Winhill. Laguna is here. A young girl rushes into the room. "Uncle Laguna! There's someone here to see yoo." Laguna "Huh? Me? What's this person look like?" "He was wearin' funny clothes. He's tawking to Raine right now." Laguna "Hmm? Is he at the pub?" "Yup. That's why I came over to get yoo, 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?" Elle "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 all your blood out!" "If anything like that should happen, Uncle Laguna's gonna cry..." Elle "I'll be ok." "I'll just call yoo, Uncle Laguna! You'll come rescue me, right!?" Laguna "H-Hey! Ellone! Wait!" Laguna (inspects the bed) "Time for a little break..." <> <<(Rest)>> Laguna "Ahhh..." <<(Keep working)>> Laguna "Yeah, I know...We're just getting up." <> Winhill-Residence *Ellone "I waited! Am I a good girl?" Laguna "Yes, a good girl!" "Dear Ellone's father and mother, Ellone's been a good girl today." "Right?" Ellone "Yup!" Winhill-Town Square *Soldier "You think the Esthar soldiers are really comin'?" Laguna "That was 2 years ago, right? They would've been here by now." "But...You never know what a country ruled by a sorceress could be up to..." *Soldier "I've been here 2 years. And boy, is it boring." Laguna "It's a heckuva lot better than what Esthar soldiers do. They kidnap little girls, you know?" "I think they're lookin' for a successor to Sorceress Adel, the ruler of Esthar." "If they come back here again, I'm sure it'll be fore Ellone this time." Laguna "Hah! But they gotta go through me!" Laguna (if you talk to the soldiers at the mansion) "C'mon guys, you could kill some monsters, too..." "We're only on watch for Esthar soldiers. Screw the monsters." Laguna "Give me a break, guys..." *Soldier "You seem to have recovered fully. Perhaps it's time you came back to the army?" Winhill-Flower Shop *Elderly Lady "It's been quite some time now since you've recovered from your injuries." Laguna "Thanks to everyone in town!" "This here town must be quite dull for a young lad like yourself." "Perhaps it's time you returned to Deling City?" Winhill-Exiting Road *Shopkeeper "...The hell!? You've recovered. Now get outta here!" <> <<(They hate me...But I still have to shop)>> <<(They hate me...But try to converse)>> <<(They hate me...Guess I'll head back)>> <<(They hate me...But I still have to shop)>> Laguna "Raine asked me to!" <<(They hate me...But try to converse)>> Laguna "I just wanna chat." "...How's Raine?" Laguna "Uhh, she's doing fine." "That's good. But it'd be even better if you left!" <<(They hate me...Guess I'll head back)>> Laguna "Oh...Sorry to bother you." <> Winhill-Town Square Laguna (when you try to enter the bar) "Ellone! Now's your chance!" Ellone "Cha-nce!" Winhill-Bar 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 baaaddd!)" Kiros "It's been a while, Laguna." Laguna "Kiros!!!" "He's Uncle Laguna's friend. He dresses funny, but he's not a bad guy." *Ellone "Yoo dress funny, but yoo're a good guy, right!?" *Raine "Aren't you going to talk to your friend?" *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..." <> <<(What's Ward up to?)>> <<(...Tell me about Julia)>> <<(...Where am I?)>> <<(Let's talk later...)>> <<(What's Ward up to?)>> Laguna "How's Ward doing?" Kiros "Ward quit the army, too." "Luckily, he found a job, and he's working pretty hard." Laguna "What's he doing?" Kiros "He's a janitor down at the D-District Prison." Laguna "Wow..." "Can't picture him moppin' floors but I'm glad he's doing well." Kiros "Oh, and he never got his voice back." "You could basically tell what he wants from his facial expressions." <<(What's Ward up to?)>> (Second time) Laguna (I'm just glad you're doing well.) <<(...Tell me about Julia)>> Laguna "How's Julia doing?" Kiros "I don't know..." Raine "You mean Julia, the singer?" Kiros "That's right." "Laguna really admired her and always frequented the night club." Laguna "Shut up! So what if I did!" Raine "Julia used to sing at a night club?" Kiros "No, she didn't sing. She just played the piano." Raine "Then the first song she released was 'Eyes on Me'?" Laguna "H-How does the song go?" Raine "You don't know?" Laguna "Well, you never let me hear it!" Raine "I didn't think you listened to music." "The song's about being in love...I really like it." Kiros "Heard she recently got married." Raine "Oh yeah!" "To some army general, right? General Caraway or something?" Kiros "I'm not too sure." Raine "I read in a magazine that her true love went off to war and never came back." "General Caraway comforted her while she was feeling down. That's how they got to know each other." Kiros "...So she didn't wait for the soldier to come back...?" Laguna "So what! Who cares!?" "As long as she's happy, right? That's all that matters!" "Ain't that right, Elle?" Ellone "Right!" "Uncle Laguna and Raine are..." Laguna "Ahhhhhhhh!!!" "OK, enough talk about this!" <<(...Tell me about Julia)>> (second time) Laguna (Well, fond memories I guess...) <<(...Where am I?)>> Laguna "...I think the faeries are here." Kiros "...Faeries? Yeah, I guess so..." Laguna "Then our work today should be a cinch." Kiros "I'm looking forward to the battles." <<(...Where am I?)>> Laguna (I know there's something here, but I don't know what it's saying...) <<(Let's talk later...)>> Laguna "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." <> *Ellone "Come back soon, ok?" *Raine "Well, have fun at work. I'll have lunch ready." Winhill-Residence Laguna (inspects bed) "Time for a little break..." <> <<(Rest)>> <<(Keep working)>> <<(Rest)>> Laguna "Well now, shall we rest up a bit?" <<(Keep working)>> Laguna "Still got tons of energy." Winhill-Town Square 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 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!" Winhill-Exiting Road 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 the patrol up a notch." "Asst. Kiros, let's come up with a plan after we get back to the base." Laguna (if you take the wrong path) "Huh? Wha? Hm?" "I always take this way back from my first patrol..." Kiros "Did the faeries do this?" Laguna "...Maybe." Winhill-Chocobo Crossing 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-travelling journalist?" "You're 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!" Kiros "We should go talk to him sometime." Laguna "Y-Yeah..." Winhill-Outside Flower Shop 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 come and take Raine away? Laguna, you've changed, man." Laguna "Hey! I see a monster!!!" Winhill-Bar-Upstairs Kiros "(...What?)" Laguna "(Girl talk...Let's come back later.)" "(Come on!)" Kiros "(Something inside me tells me to listen.)" Ellone "Raine...Aren't yoo 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 journalist..." "Every time 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 as you, Ellone." "Oh!?" Ellone "Yea! Yoo're back!" Laguna "(huff huff...puff puff...)" "I came back in a hurry!" *Ellone "Report to the commander!" 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 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." *Raine "I'll call you when it's ready, so just wait [in your room]." "You seem pretty tired. You should take a quick nap." *Ellone "Let's eat, let's eat! Let's all eat together!" "Yoo're joining us too, right Mr. Kiros!?" Ellone "We have me and Raine and Uncle Laguna and Mr. Kiros!" Winhill-Residence Laguna (inspects bed) "Time for a little break..." <> <<(Rest)>> <<(Keep working)>> <<(Rest)>> Laguna "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 is this I'm feeling?" "Oh, please let me be in this room when I wake up!" "Please let me be in this puny bed when I wake up!" Kiros "Laguna, you've changed." End Scene. DISC TWO: GARDEN'S FATE Escape from prison (...Where am I?) Scene: A prison cell. Quistis, Rinoa and Selphie sit silently. Zell is also there, sleeping. He awakens. 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?" Zell "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!?" *Quistis "I wonder what happened to Squall...Did they bring him here, too?" *Selphie "Well...Since we're prisoners...Shouldn't we be trying to break out of here!?" *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." *Rinoa (second time) "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!" "Everyone listen up!" "This is the prison that Ward works at! He's a janitor here!" "There's 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." Rinoa "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)...) Prison-Isolated Cell Squall (...Where am I?) Squall (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!" FMV Sequence. As many mechanics start moving into place, a large claw takes Squall's cell higher to another place in the prison. 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!?" Mean Guy "I'm asking you a question!" Rinoa "Stop!!!" Mean Guy "Oh, I almost forgot." "Hey man, is there a Rinoa with you?" Rinoa "I'm Rinoa." Mean Guy "Oh, all right. Then come over here." Zell "Waddya doing to Rinoa, you bastard!?" Quistis "Stop it already!!!" Rinoa "Stop. I'll go." Quistis "Rinoa......" Rinoa "I'll be fine." "Let's go." Prison-Isolated Cell Seifer "Squall, you're pitiful." Seifer "Take him away!" Prison-Torture Chamber 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." Squall "Arrrrghhhh..." Seifer "Even if you don't talk, others will." "The instructor, the little messenger girl, or the 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 your 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!" Prison-Cell Selphie "Draw...Cure!" Zell "Ow ow ow..." Quistis "It's no use." "There seems to be an anti-magic field here." "What was that noise!?" Mean Guy "You again!?" Zell (Damn him...that numskull!) <> <> <> <> Zell "YO! Who do you think you are!?" Selphie "Yeah, you big MEANIE! Stop that!" Mean Guy "Y-You'll regret those words!" Selphie "He's so mean..." "You ok?" "Doesn't work so well, but..." "Cure!" <> <> Prison-Torture room Seifer "Well now, Squall. I'll ask again." "What is SeeD? And why do they oppose the sorceress?" Squall (SeeD...Oppose the sorceress...?) "Sir Seifer, the missiles targeted for the Garden are ready to launch." Seifer "Excellent." "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 you kind." "It'll be fun, Squall. Don't die on me, yet." "Continue with the interrogation." 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!?" 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...) <> <<...Just let me die>> <<...I'll lie...I must live...>> <<...Just let me die>> Squall "......" Warden "What's that?" Squall "Your..." Warden "What did you say?" Squall "Your...breath st...stin...stinks!" Warden "Punk...You asked for it!!!" Warden "How's that!? How you like me now, huh!?" Squall (...Good night...) Warden "Tch! Completely knocked out cold." "Hey! You 2 Moombas!" "Watch him!" <<...I'll lie...I must live...>> Squall "......" Warden "What's that?" Squall "...Flower." Warden "What did you say?" Squall "The true...goal of SeeD...To spread...seeds all over the world..." "Fill...the world w...with flowers." Warden "Yeah right...!" Squall "I...It's the truth." "See...sing flowers...Takes...away people's will to fight." Warden "What then? SeeD wants to bring love and peace to the world...?" "Ha haha hah! Don't make me laugh! You can't fool me!" Squall "W-We...steal the will to fight...Then we in...invade..." Warden "...What?" "Hey!!!" Warden "Watch him!" Prison-Cell Zell (What now...?) 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..." 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...?" Zell "Well, I'm off!" "Huh? You wanna go, too?" Zell "Ahh, I guess...Just don't get in the way!" Prison-8F Soldier "Look at this...SeeD weapons..." Soldier "Is this what they call a gunblade?" "Check these out, a whip, nunchaku..." "Y-You, an escapee?" Zell "Yo, I'm here to reclaim these!" Battle with two Galbadian Soldiers Soldier "Who's there!?" After the battle Zell "Piece of cake, baby!" Prison-Cell Zell "Yo, sorry to keep ya waitin'!" Quistis "Zell, the weapons?" Zell "Voila!" Selphie "Whoo-hoo! Alright!" Zell "Time to go kick some ass!" Quistis "YES!" Selphie "Right on!" "Rghhhh!!!" Man A "Is this the cell with the uncooperative prisoners?" Mean Guy "Yes, this is it. Please give'em something to really complain about." Man B "Should we be picking on prisoners so soon after getting' transferred here?" Man A "Just be quiet, and let me handle this!" Mean Guy "T-These are the prisoners, Lieutenant Biggs, Private Wedge." Zell (Biggs? Wedge?) Zell, Selphie, Biggs and Wedge "AAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!" Biggs "S-So we meet again! Now we'll teach you the lesson we should have taught you earlier!" "I know it might seem cowardly to fight unarmed prisoners..." Biggs "...But I hope you appreciate our position. Hey, it's a dog eat do..." Wedge "Uh, they are fully armed, sir..." Biggs "W-WHAT!?" "H-Ho-How...?" "Ahh, hell with it! Let's go, Wedge!" Battle with Biggs and Wedge Biggs "I was demoted because of you!" "I'm only a lieutenant now!" "I'll get my revenge!" Wedge "O-Ouch!" "They're always trouble..." Biggs "We're just getting started!" Wedge "I don't wanna be demoted!" Wedge is pissed of! Wedge "W-Why...?" Biggs "What's below lieutenant...?" After the battle *Biggs "........." *Wedge "Gwhaah......" Biggs "D-Don't you think you can just walk out..." "Ugh." Prison-Floor 7 Zell "Squall should be around here, somewhere." "You have any idea?" "Srrr...Srrr..." Zell "I guess not." "We find Squall, and then we're outta here. Got it?" Zell "What the...!?!" "Warning! Escapee alert! Monsters will be set loose on each floor." "If escapees refuse to surrender, you have permission to kill." "The anti-magic field will be lifted." Zell "Tch! The security alarm!" Prison-Top floor Zell (Oh, they can unlock everything here.) "Hey!" Zell "Squall!!!" Selphie "Wake up!" Quistis "Come on, Squall!" Squall (...I'm...fine...) Zell "You OK!?" Squall "It was hell..." Zell "Let's just get the hell outta here!" "Catch!" Moomba "Laguna! Laguna!" Squall "Laguna?" *Quistis "Thank goodness you're alright. Let's go." *Selphie "Squall, are you all right?" *Zell "Let's just get the hell outta here!" *Moomba "Laguna!" "MMMake, SSShortcut! FFFloor, WWWhere?" <> <> <> <> <> "Laguna!" Zell "Didn't you come here as Laguna in the 'dream world'?" Squall "......No." Quistis "So Squall doesn't know how to get out, either." Zell "Well...Either way, we kept goin' up and up." "I think we better head back down." Quistis "It'd be a pain to go down every floor." "The alarm alerted monsters and security guards are everywhere." Zell "By the way, how the hell did they carry you up here, Squall?" Zell "Whoa!!! What's this!?" Squall "It's like a crane that can carry a detachable cell from downstairs." Selphie "Oh, so this big hole goes all the way down to the bottom." "So if we jump ALL the way down, we're outta here." Quistis "Go ahead if you want to be squished like a pancake." Zell "Oh yeah!!! I remember now!!!" "We can move this arm by using the panel above and the control room." "I remember Ward doing this." "But we need to operate them at the same time." "Someone needs to stay upstairs and control the panel..." Zell "...Me?" Zell "F-Fine..." "I'll give you instructions from upstairs. Everyone get inside." Prison-Crane Controls Quistis "So, this is the arm control room." Zell "Yo, can you guys hear me?" Selphie "Hiya Zell, loud and clear!" Squall "So, what do we do?" Zell "Press the red button on the main panel." Zell "I'll take care of the rest........." "There!" Selphie "Heeey, so what are we going to do now?" Squall "Well, there's a door over there." Quistis "And?" Squall "......Let's check it out." *Selphie "Can we get out?" *Quistis "If only we could get out of here..." Squall "Sand...?" Quistis "......" "Buried...? You mean we're underground?" "In any case, we can't get out from here..." Selphie "What was that?" Quistis "Gunfire?" Squall "Sounds pretty bad..." All "......" Quistis and Selphie "ZELL!!!" Quistis "Let's get back, quick!" "There he is! Over there!!!" "Seize the escapee, dead or alive!!!" Zell (Tch! Too many! I'm outta here!) Battle with Galbadian Soldier Soldier "SeeDs, you ain't getting away!" After the battle Zell "Ugh..." Warden "You bastard..." Warden "DIE!!!" Squall "Didn't think he'd go down that easy." Zell "Squall!!!" "Thanks, man!!!" Squall "W-What!?" "Let go." "I said, let go!" Quistis "Squall! Zell!" Quistis "I'm glad you're all right." Selphie "Squall, why did you go on your own?" "Is Zell really that important to you?" "Eeeee!" "Ahhh!" Zell "There's no way we can get outta here!" "Argh!" "Ugh!" Rinoa "Come on...!" Rinoa "Stop trying to act so cool!" "Gee, if only you had agreed with me earlier, we wouldn't be in this mess." Rinoa "Squall!!!" (Squall's alive! I knew he would be. Squall's ok!) "Yeah!" Quistis "Rinoa, you're all right!" Irvine "Uh huh." "Of course." "Courtesy of my escort." Zell "What's that supposed to mean?" Irvine "Ah..." Rinoa "My father pulled some strings with the military." "He told them to get me, and only me, out." Irvine "Then..." Rinoa "So this guy here..." "He came and got me. Just me!" "Knowing you were all captured!" Irvine "Ahh, that's..." Rinoa "Isn't that horrible?" Irvine "Alright, alright...!" "I said I was sorry." "That's why I'm here to help!" Rinoa "After I scratched you to death." Irvine "Uh..." "A-A-Anyhow, now's our chance." Squall "The basement door is buried in sand." Irvine "Of course it is." "This place is buried underground." Squall "Buried?" Irvine "That's right. This prison is..." "There they are!" "It's the escapees!" Irvine "Squall!" "You choose two more party members and head up. I'll hold'em here." Squall "Up?" Irvine "Don't have time to explain now!" "The exit's up there, trust me." Squall "......Ok." Rinoa "I think I know the way!" Irvine "My turn to boogie now." *Prisoner "Oh......You got a [Battle Meter]? Are you a mercenary or something?" "If you win this game I'll add something special to that thing for you. But I charge 300 Gil per game." *Prisoner (second time) "Sure. It's 300 Gil if you want to play." *Prisoner (Card) "300 Gil per game?" <> <> <> <> Prisoner (if you win) "Okay, a promise is a promise...Let me see that [Battle Meter]." "Just move this part around..." "There you go. Now you can look at even more detailed records." Battle Soldier "SeeDs, you ain't getting' away!" Soldier "Yo, I found the SeeDs!" Soldier "SeeDs have escaped!" *Prisoner "Hey, you guys. I'm really bored. Wanna play a card game with me?" "I'll give ya something if you win." "But I'll have to charge you for the game. Only fair, right?" "How about 200 Gil per game?" *Prisoner (card) "200 Gil per game?" <> <> <> <> Prisoner (if you win) "Here, just as I promised." Received [Potion]! Prison-Floor 8 Irvine "Oh man, this is endless!" Quistis "Hey, what do we do?" Irvine "Hmmm..." Quistis "I got an idea!" "Can't we go up again with the arm?" Irvine "Hey, good idea." Quistis "But they have to operate it from the control room upstairs." Irvine "Leave that to me." "Alright! Let's head to the floor where the arm's stopped." *Man in green shirt "How do I know?" "Well, to tell you the truth, I'm also a Balamb Garden student." "Oh, but I can't give you any info. I'm working for Galbadia right now." "I'm not supposed to do this, but I wanted to see you all with my own eyes." "Hey, you need any items? You'll have to pay for them, of course." *Man in green shirt (second time) "You need anything? You'll have to pay, of course." Irvine (inspects the box) "There's a box..." Received [Tent]! Irvine "Hey! Hop on!" Prison-Top Floor *Moomba "Yeee, Yeee, Thaaa, Thaaa." Received [Cottage]! Prison-Top floor-Exterior Zell "OHHHH YEAHHH!!! We're out, baby!!!" "Prisoners may not go beyond this point. You will be terminated." Squall "They're coming!" Battle with two GIM52A and an Elite Soldier Soldier "You're not goin' anywhere!" After the Battle Irvine "Hey Squall, can you hear me?" "Hey! Hey, you guys!" Quistis "Is this what you were talking about?" "What if Squall and the other have already gone ahead?" Squall "I can hear you." Irvine "See! I told you we'd be alright." "Squall, go ahead and operate the arm." Squall "How?" Zell "Yo, leave that one to me." Irvine "Alrighty!" "We'll be there in like a second. Wait right there." Quistis "Sure takes a while, doesn't it?" Irvine "So what? What's the rush?" Rinoa "Looks like they'll be just fine." FMV Sequence. The party looks over the bridge to see a vast desert. The shot pans out to show three screw-shaped pillars joined by the bridges. Zell "W-W-What the hell is this!?" "We still can't go anywhere." Rinoa "No way...! When I came in earlier, it wasn't like this.." Squall "Let's just head for that structure over there." FMV Sequence. The bridge begins to fold in on itself. Squall runs for his life. Squall hangs on the bridge. Rinoa "Squall!!! Hold on! Over here! Hurry!" FMV Sequence. The corkscrew prison begins to drive into the sand, lowering itself. The sand from the desert spreads and cover Squall. Prison-Garage Rinoa "That was way too dangerous, wasn't it...?" Squall "Yeah." Irvine "I thought the arms were movin' kinda slow." "They had the submerge system on." Squall "Let's just get going." Selphie "I wanna ride the yellow one!" Quistis "I'll take that one, too." Rinoa "Okay me, too." Irvine "Hey, hey, hey! Ladies?" Zell "Let's go, Irvine." Squall "What?" Quistis "The sorceress is about to launch missiles at Garden!?" Selphie "That's what Rinoa heard from Irvine!" Squall "The only thing we can do now is go back to Garden as soon as possible and warn the students." "Alright, let's get in the car and go." Selphie "They're targeting both Balamb and Trabia Gardens!" "We have to interfere with the launch! We have to stop the missiles!" *Zell "I'll do whatever Squall decides!" *Irvine "So like...I understand how Selphie feels, but..." *Quistis "This isn't just about Selphie." *Rinoa "Hm? The missile base plan? You should go talk to Selphie." *Selphie "I just transferred from Trabia Garden!" "I can't just sit around knowing that Trabia Garden is in danger!" "So Squall, please!" "Decide who's gonna go to the Galbadia Missile Base, before it's too late!" Squall (It's easier said than done...What if something happens to the party members I choose...?) Rinoa "Let's take a vote!" "Squall will decide on the party. Squall will return to Balamb Garden because he's the leader." "Anyone against the plan please raise your right hand!" "I don't mind which team you put me on." Squall (But you're an outsider?) Quistis "You're the leader, Squall. What are the teams?" Squall (Leader? I never asked to be the leader.) Irvine "I...heard they were hitting Trabia first, and then Balamb." *Rinoa "Have you spoken to Selphie? Everyone's pretty much decided." *Zell "Is that sorceress for real!?" *Quistis "Squall, you decide. It's part of a leader's responsibility." *Irvine "Oh...The soft side of me is coming out..." *Selphie "Trabia...I'm sorry...I couldn't stop it..." "Please let everybody be all right. Please..." "That was a miss...right...?" "Squall, we have to report to Balamb! Who are you taking?" Zell "C'mon Squall!" Quistis "You have to decide, Squall!" Rinoa "Squall, think carefully now!" Squall (I've had it up to here with this leader thing...Alright, alright...I'll choose.) Selphie "I'm on the missile base infiltration team!" "I have to be! They launched missiles at MY Trabia!" Squall (This team will now head for Balamb. The rest...to the missile base. Should I go with this...) <> <<(Think it over)>> <<(Go with it)>> <> Squall "This mission is unlike any other. It's not an order or a request from anyone..." "Selphie, do you have some kind of plan?" Selphie "I think if we take this Galbadian army vehicle, we should be able to make it inside the base." "But...that's about it. I'll have to think about the rest once we're inside." "Do you think that'd be ok?" "I'm sorry...I mean, thanks." "There isn't much time! You better hurry to Balamb Garden!" Squall "See you at Balamb Garden." Selphie "Squall! Hurry!!!" Squall "Let's take that train." Galbadian Soldier "HEY! STOP!" Rinoa "Squall! He's coming after us!" Quistis "Squall! There's a soldier coming after us!" Squall "......" Galbadian Soldier "S-Stop the train!" "ERRAAHHHHHHHHH!!! C'MON!" Rinoa "Sorry!" Quistis "Oh my, just give up." Galbadian Soldier "AAHHHhhhhrghh..." Rinoa "Sorry, it's an emergency." Quistis "I hope he's alright." DISC TWO: GARDEN'S FATE Missile Base Galbadia-Dingo Desert Selphie "C'mon! To the [Missile Base]!" Missile Base Security Guard "Hey! This is a maximum security area! You kids shouldn't be here!" Selphie "I just wanna take a peek. Pretty pleeeeaase!?" Security Guard "No! This isn't some kinda club you can sweet talk your way in to. Besides, you're just a kid. I prefer someone more mature." Selphie "Up yours!" Missile Base Security Guard "Alright, go ahead." Selphie (Really? Phew...) "Following the launch on Trabia Garden, prepare for the launch on Balamb Garden. All personnel, take your position." Selphie (Ewwww...This uniform is so itchy and smelly!) Quistis "When is launch time?" Zell "When the hell is launch time!?" Selphie "It doesn't matter!" "We have to stop the missiles! That's all there is to it, right!?" "If there's a door, we go in! If there's anything we can break, we break!" "And in the end, we blow this place to smithereens!" Irvine "Hey, Selphie. I like your attitude. Let's do it up!" Rinoa "Well, let's do it!" Selphie "Let's get a move on!" Missile Base-Entrance Selphie (inspects door) "It's LOCKED!" Selphie (inspects other door) "It's LOCKED!" Selphie (inspects card slot) "Insert ID Card!? But...we don't have one!!!" Quistis "Selphie, calm down." Zell "Selphie, stop yelling." Irvine "So like...I found this in the car. Give it a try." Rinoa "I found this in the car. Maybe it'll work?" "Verifying...Access granted..." Selphie "Whoo-hoo!" Missile Base-Outside Circuit Room Selphie (Yikes! There's someone there! What to do...What to do...) <> <<(Act casual)>> <<(Walk by quietly)>> <<(Try to sneak by)>> <<(Act casual)>> Selphie "It might look suspicious if we're uptight, so let's just act casual!" Guard "Hey! You! Stop right there!" Selphie (Yikes! Do we look THAT suspicious!?) Guard "No running inside the base! The catwalks are very narrow here!" Selphie (...Phew. Don't scare me like that...) "Sorry, sir. We'll keep that in mind!" <<(Walk by quietly)>> Selphie "It might look suspicious if we run. Let's just walk by here!" Guard "Hey! You! Stop right there!" Selphie (Yikes! Do we look THAT suspicious!?) Guard "Hah! Walking in single file..." "...Your parents must have raised you well. That's very good manners!" "Always be thankful to your parents for bringing you up!" Selphie "Yes, sir..." (Wow, that was weird...What a strange man...) <<(Try to sneak by)>> Selphie "Better not let him see our faces. Lets try to sneak by!" Guard "Hey! You! Stop right there!" Selphie (Yikes! Do we look THAT suspicious!?) Guard "Why are you walking so strangely? Do you feel ill?" Selphie "Ahh...Umm...No sir...!" Guard "Then walk normally..." <> *Guard "We're under tight security now. Don't be walking about." Guard (if you try to go in the door) "Hey, this place is off-limits. Besides, it's not time for inspection yet." Missile Base-Outside Missile Launcher *Guard "The missile launchers are through this door." *Guard "This place is off-limits." Missile Base-Missile Launcher *Maintenance Soldier "The last launcher should be arriving here soon..." * Maintenance Soldier "I'm doing an inspection now. Come back later." Missile Base-Loading Bay *Maintenance Soldier "Huh? I'm buy now. Whaddaya want?" Maintenance Soldier "Oh yeah...Aren't we suppos'ta inspect the circuit room soon?" Maintenance Soldier "Oh, it's time already?" "We're doing the real thing today, so there's no way we have time for it." Maintenance Soldier "Sorry to trouble you, but could you deliver a message for us?" "Tell the guys at the [missile launcher] to go on ahead, and that we'll catch up with'em later." Maintenance Soldier "Thanks a lot. We really appreciate it." Maintenance Soldier "Thanks." *Maintenance Soldier "Thanks a lot. We really appreciate it." *Maintenance Soldier "Thanks." Missile Base-Missile Launcher Selphie "S'cuse me, sir...I have a message for you..." Maintenance Soldier "Well, what is it?" Selphie (Ah...What was it again...?) <> <<(...To go on ahead)>> <<(...That they'll go on ahead)>> <<(...To go on ahead)>> Selphie "It's about inspecting the circuit room." "The maintenance team said they were too busy, so that you should go ahead." <<(...That they'll go on ahead)>> Selphie "It's about inspecting the circuit room." "The maintenance team said they were free, so they're gonna go on ahead." Quistis (Wait. Was that what they said?) <> Maintenance Soldier "Oh, ok. But I'm still not done here, you know..." "Hmmm...Could you tell them I can't go just yet? Thanks, I appreciate it." Missile Base-Loading Bay Selphie "They said they were too busy to go, too." Maintenance Soldier "Geez...What do we do?" Maintenance Soldier "Guess we have no choice but to go..." Maintenance Soldier "..............." Maintenance Soldier "Aahhh, alright...Can we ask you to go?" Maintenance Soldier "What!? Hey, that's not cool!" "What if the base commander finds out!?" Maintenance Soldier "Ahh, it'll be fine." "All we do is go and make sure everything's up and running, anyway." Maintenance Soldier "..............." "Well, I hope you're right..." Maintenance Soldier "So, that's that. We're counting on you." Selphie "Yes, sir!" (......Whoo-hoo! Blow the place to smithereens!) Missile Base-Outside Circuit Room Selphie "The maintenance team asked us to take their place with the inspection." Guard "Oh, really? Then I guess my shift is over..." "I'm gonna call in my relief. Go ahead with the inspection." Missile Base-Circuit Room Selphie (This must be the control panel, but I'm not sure what to do...) <> <<(Ahh, just hit whatever!)>> <<(Hit a few buttons here and there...)>> <<(Ahh, just hit whatever!)>> Selphie "I'm not sure what to do so, I'll just press whatever!" (...That's strange...Nothing happened.) (Maybe I should try again.) <> <<(Just press whatever!)>> <<(Bang it hard!)>> <<(Hit a few buttons here and there...)>> Selphie "Here goes nothing!" (...That's strange...Nothing happened.) (Maybe I should try again.) <> <<(Just press whatever!)>> <<(Bang it hard!)>> <> <<(Just press whatever!)>> Selphie "Here goes nothing!" <<(Bang it hard!)>> Selphie "Destroy everything!" Hit Square repeatedly! <> Selphie "Huh? Heeey...The lights went out..." "Electrical System Malfunction. Maintenance Team: Investigate Immediately." Quistis "It would look really bad if they found us here...We should leave this room now." Selphie "Alright! NEXT!" Missile Base-Outside Circuit room Maintenance Soldier "Hey, you! What's going on here!?" (...Ahh, man...Really bad timing...) <> <<(What the heck! Let's FIGHT!)>> <<(...Try to talk my way out)>> <<(What the heck! Let's FIGHT!)>> Battle with 2 Galbadian Soldiers. After the Battle <<(...Try to talk my way out)>> Selphie (...What kinda excuse should I use?) <> <<(We just got here)>> <<(We were just about to go call on you)>> <<(We just got here)>> Selphie "We just got here, too. We have ABSOLUTELY no idea what's going on!" Maintenance Soldier "Bite your tongue! We just saw you come outta there!" Selphie (...Yikes!) <> <<(Must be your imagination)>> <<(It's a mess in there!)>> <<(Aah, whatever! Just FIGHT!)>> <<(We were just about to go call on you)>> Selphie "We were just about to go call on you!" Maintenance Guard "Alright, then. Let us take care of it!" Maintenance Soldier "H-Hey! W-What are you doing!?" Maintenance Soldier "AHHHHH!!! W-Who are you...!?" Maintenance Soldier "Ughhh...Damn it..." .................. Selphie "Whoo-hoo! Let's keep movin'!" Irvine (...Geez...Selphie can be a little outta control at times...) Rinoa (Selphie can get a little carried away at times...) <> <<(Must be your imagination)>> Selphie "It's just your imagination!" "Just leave everything to us! Don't worry about a thing!" Maintenance Soldier "Well, we do have other work to do. Let's just let them handle it." Maintenance Soldier "...Ahh, alright. Don't do anything stupid!" Selphie "...Phew. That was close..." Quistis "Selphie! What's gotten into you!?" Selphie "Whatever! Let's just hurry!" <<(It's a mess in there!)>> Selphie "We just took a look inside, but..." "It's a big mess in there! There's no way we can repair it!" Maintenance Guard "Alright, then. Let us take care of it." Maintenance Soldier "H-Hey! W-What are you doing!?" Maintenance Soldier "AHHHHH!!! W-Who are you...!?" Maintenance Soldier "Ughhh...Damn it..." .................. Selphie "Whoo-hoo! Let's keep movin'!" Irvine (...Geez...Selphie can be a little outta control at times...) <<(Aah, whatever! Just FIGHT!)>> Battle with 2 G-Soldiers After the Battle <> Missile Base-Outside Missile Launcher (if you are still in uniform) Soldier "Hey, could you lend us a hand? The power's down and we need some help." Guard "Uhh, I guess so..." "Come on." Guard "Hey! You! Haven't seen you around before..." Selphie (What to do...? What to do...?) <> <<(Play it cool)>> <<(Run away)>> <<(Fight, all the way!)>> <<(Play it cool)>> Guard "Well, we need some help in here." "I guess it doesn't really matter who...Do you think you could lend a hand?" <<(Run away!)>> Guard "H-Hey! Wait!" "Dammit! They must be intruders!" "Attention all staff! This is an emergency! Intruders are inside the base! Eliminate them at all costs!" Selphie "They found us out. Can't do anything about it now." "So, let's show'em what we got!" <> Selphie (What to do...? What to do...? <> <<(Help out)>> <<(Run away!)>> <<(Fight, all the way!)>> <<(Help out)>> Guard "This way. Follow me." "Unbelievable...Power failure at a crucial time like this? What the heck are the maintenance guys doing...?" <<(Run away!)>> Guard "H-Hey! Wait!" "Dammit! They must be intruders!" "Attention all staff! This is an emergency! Intruders are inside the base! Eliminate them at all costs!" Selphie "They found us out. Can't do anything about it now." "So, let's show'em what we got!" <> Missile Base-Missile Launcher *Maintenance Soldier "Yeah, that's the one." "All right, 1 in between the 2 guys, and 2 on either side." Hit Square repeatedly to push the launcher! *Maintenance Soldier "Good work." "All we need to do now is confirm the coordinates on the control panel." "The program should be ready to go. You guys get on it." Selphie (Heeey! The control panel!? Now we're talkin'!) Missile Base-Outside Missile Launcher Quistis "Ok, what should we do?" Irvine "So like...let's just bust it up." Zell "Let's just smash this baby!" Selphie (Yeah, bust it up real good!) (But...) "It'll be a mega bummer if WE launch the missiles by mistake." "So, should we hold back a little and just mess around with it a bit?" Quistis "...That sounds good." Zell "Tch...! Yeah, I guess..." Logging in system Check ID OK Check All system BIOS OK MEMORY OK NETWORK OK Safety Unit OK Welcome to HTMS [SET TARGET] [SET TARGET] CAUTION-Authorization required [SET ERROR RATIO] Right directional button to increase. Left directional button to decrease. Cross to exit. Quistis (if you leave before max error ratio) "No, Selphie! It'll be a direct hit!" Irvine (if you try to exit before uploading) "You have to upload the coordinates or else it won't register." [DATA UPLOAD] OK to upload? YES or NO Use directional button to change. Cross to select. Unit 1-Loading-Completed Unit 2-Loading-Completed Unit 3-Loading-Completed Online mode EQUIPMENT Use directional button to confirm equipment. Cross to exit. "Galbadian Army Missile Launcher CGR4083B" "Galbadian Army Cruise Missile BAG0003A" Quistis "Looks to me like a coordinate input device. Not very advanced technology." "If you set the error ratio on maximum, I'm pretty sure the missiles will miss." Zell "This is the kind where you set the coordinates..." "Maybe if we set the error ratio all the way up it'll lower the chance of a direct hit?" *Relief Guard "This place is off-limits. You're not allowed up here." Selphie "But we've come to report on the missile coordinate data!" Relief Guard "Oh, very well. Go right ahead." Relief Guard "Did we have someone that puny in our base...?" Missile Base-Control Room Soldier "All systems go, sir!" Soldier "Everything's all set, sir!" Officer "We had some minor setbacks, but proceed as scheduled." "We're running behind, but prepare for the final launch phase." Soldier "Roger!" "Attention. This is the control room. We are now entering the final phase of the missile launch." "Take your designated positions and prepare for the launch." Officer (if you are in uniform) "Huh?" "What are you doing in here!?" Selphie "We've come to report on the missile co-ordinates!" Officer "Oh..." "............" "Don't move!" "I thought you looked suspicious. You're the intruders!" "No use hiding it now!" "That salute you just did was completely wrong!" Selphie (Yikes...!) (Well, at least we made it this far. It's about time we rumbled!) Officer "What are you doing!?" "Ahhhhhh!" Selphie "TA-DAH!" "Hooooo, finally. This military uniform is itchy, and it stinks!" Battle with 2 Base Soldiers and Base Leader Officer (if you are already out of uniform) "Bring it ON!" "How dare you interfere with our plans!" Selphie (Maybe that was a bit too much? Well, what's done is done!) "Up yours!" "We're gonna screw up this plan of yours!" Battle with 2 Base-Soldiers and a Base Leader Base Leader "Time for us to get serious!" Soldier "Ughhhh!" Soldier "C-Captain..." After the Battle Selphie "Ok then! Let's stop the missiles, blow the base to smithereens, and get outta here!" Quistis "One of these control panels should be the launch control mechanism." Zell "We should be able to stop the missile launch from here." Irvine "So like...let's just split up and start lookin'." Rinoa "I think we should split up and look." Selphie "Let's see..." "............" "Heeey! I found it!" "Push this, then that..." "............" "............" "There! I'm done!" "Whoo-hoo! All we need to find now is the self-destruct mechanism!" Rinoa "But the self-destruct mechanism doesn't seem to be in here." Irvine (if you try to leave) "Hey, hey, hey...Where you goin'? We're not done searching yet." Selphie "Hmmm..." "........." "I don't think it's this one." Selphie "Hmm..." "........." "I don't think it's this one." Missile Base-Control Room-Back Selphie "Heeey! This is the self-destruct mechanism for the base!" "Hmmm...Let's see here..." "Huh? We have to set a time?" <> <<10 minutes>> <<20 minutes>> <<30 minutes>> <<40 minutes>> <> Selphie "Hmmm...Let's see here..." "Self-destruct mechanism operating. 40 minutes until destruction." "All staff evacuate the base immediately. I repeat..." Selphie "Whoo-hoo! Let's hurry on outta here!" Missile Base-Control Room "............" Soldier "Heheheheh...It's not over yet..." Missile Base-Entrance Selphie "Huh? Heeey? What was that noise?" FMV Sequence. The launchers rise from the ground and fire missiles into the air. Captain "There's no way I'm letting you all live!" "It would be inexcusable to Sorceress Edea!" "I don't want to suffer her wrath!" "Are you men ready!?" Driver "Yes, sir!" Driver "Yes, sir!" Captain "Alright, let's go!" Battle with BGH251F2 Captain "Stand by for beam cannon!" Private 1 "Yes, sir!" Private 2 "Let's just get outta here!" Captain "Can't let them seize this MRV!" Captain "Keep attacking anyway!" Private 1 "Yes, sir!" Private 1 "I can't control it!" Captain "What!!!?" Captain "AWWW HOT HOT HOT!!!" Captain "That piece of crap!" Private 2 "What now, captain!?" Private 1 "It needs repairs, sir!" Captain "We'll kill'em first!" After the Battle Selphie (...Are we locked in?) (Squall will take care of the rest, right?) (I wonder if he'll organise the Garden Festival?) (Nah, can't count on Squall for that...) (Sigh...) (It's all over...) Quistis "It came quite quietly." "I thought the end would have been more dramatic..." Zell "I've always thought about when this day would come." "Living a life full of battles...I guess you could say I was prepared..." "But when I think this is really it..." "Damn, it pisses me off!" Irvine "Squall...He didn't trust me. That's probably why he put me on this team..." Rinoa "Squall, did you put me on this team because you hated me...?" Selphie (...What are you all saying?) (...Squall chose us because he believed in us.) (I'm sure of it!) (We can do it. That's what he thought when he made this team.) (Isn't that right, Squall?) FMV Sequence. Things begin to explode in the base, with the three caught in the middle. The explosion is large, and can be seen from afar in the desert. End Scene. DISC TWO: GARDEN'S FATE Garden Riot Scene: Balamb Garden, Front gate. Squall and his team enter. Zell "Alright! The Garden's safe!" Quistis "Oh, thank goodness. Everything looks alright." Squall (It looks like they did it.) (Still, the missiles could be on their way.) "We have to report to the headmaster. Come on." Balamb Garden-Fountain Garden Faculty "Find the headmaster!" Squall (What's going on? Are they evacuating?) Garden Faculty "Seize him! Kill him if you have to!" "Go!" Squall (What!?) Balamb Garden-Outside Reception Squall (What the hell is going on?) Garden Faculty "You three, which side are you on?" Squall (Huh?) Garden Faculty "Answer the question! Are you with the Garden Master, or are you with Cid!?" Squall "I don't understand what you're talking about." Garden Faculty "Do you swear you allegiance to Garden Master NORG?" <> <<(...I guess...for now)>> <<(...I don't get it)>> <<(...I guess...for now)>> Squall "Yes...We do..." Garden Faculty "All right then. Go find Cid." "Members of his faction are protecting him. Kill them if they interfere." <<(...I don't get it)>> Squall "Can you tell me what's going on?" Garden Faculty "I'm the one asking the questions! You're just supposed to follow orders!" "Hey! What kind of attitude is that!? You're with Cid, aren't you!?" Battle with Caterchipillar and Grat Garden Faculty "NORG is the true ruler of the Garden!" After the battle *Garden Faculty "What are you waiting for? Go!" Balamb Garden-Reception *SeeD Cadet "Hey, Squall. The Garden is in chaos. The monsters from the training center are everywhere. The members of the Garden Master's faction set them free." "Watch your back, man." *SeeD Cadet (second time) "If you're going inside, take this." Received [Mega Potion]! Balamb Garden-Centre South Raijin "Hey, you're back!" Squall "What's going on here?" Raijin "I dunno. At first, they were sayin' somthin' 'bout roundin' up the SeeDs, ya know?" "Now, everyone's either sidin' with the Garden Master or the headmaster and fightin' everywhere, ya know!?" Fujin "DISTURBING." Raijin "Disappointin' for the disciplinary committee. All our work for nothin', ya know!?" Squall "Why are SeeDs being targeted? And where's the headmaster? Is he safe?" Raijin "We got no clue." Squall "We need to see him right away. It's important." "Galbadian missiles may be heading this way." Raijin "WHAT!? We gotta get outta here!" Raijin "OOOUUCH! Geez, alright!" "We'll want everyone about the missiles! Man, this is not time to be fightin', ya know!?" Squall "We'll go look for the headmaster." Fujin "CAUTION!" Raijin "Yeah, the fightin' is intense everywhere!" "And watch out for those Garden Master goons, ya know!" Zell "Yo, guys..." Quistis "And you two?" Rinoa "The headmaster?" Irvine "Headmaster or Garden Master?" Raijin "Hey, jus' like Fujin said, ya know!?" "We're with Seifer. Always have, always will." Squall (Seifer...He's sided with the sorceress. You guys alright with that?) Balamb Garden-Centre-Infirmary Hallway Garden Faculty "Looks like Cid has some decent pawns." Garden Faculty "This is getting nowhere. Call the monsters." <> <> <> <> Squall "Let's get in there!" Garden Faculty "More SeeDs here!?" <> Squall "......" Dr. Kadowaki "Oh my..." "Can you stand up?" "Why are you helping me? I'm with the Garden Master..." Dr. Kadowaki "Stop being ridiculous. I don't care whose side you're on. We need to take care of those wounds now, you hear?" "The headmaster isn't here, so get out of here." "Squall, don't just stand there. Give me a hand." Balamb Garden-Infirmary Dr. Kadowaki "What is all this faction mumbo jumbo? It's ridiculous." "You're looking for Cid? As you can see, he's not here." Squall "Do you have any idea?" Kadowaki "Hmm...Xu might know." "I have no idea where she is though." "Why are you looking for him anyway?" Squall "I need to inform him that there may be missiles heading this way." "You should get out of here, too." Dr. Kadowaki "Are you serious!?" "Then I'm definitely gonna have to stay." "If anybody gets hurt, who's gonna look after them?" Balamb Garden-Centre-Infirmary Hallway *Nida "Hey, Squall." Squall "Who are you?" Nida "What!? Oh, man, it's me." "We passed the SeeD exam together. I can't believe you forgot!" Squall "Oh yeah..." Nida "Gee..." "Well, it's just like you to forget." *Nida (second time) "Sorry, Squall. I can't let you in now." *SeeD "This area is off-limits for now." Balamb Garden-Quad Garden Faculty "Dammit. We need reinforcements." "Another one of Cid's followers!? DIE!" Battle with Bomb and Glacial Eye Garden Faculty "Now, attack!" After the battle Squall (Nothing looks damaged so far...) "Who's there!?" "Whose side are you on!?" Squall "I'm with the headmaster." "That's what I thought. Who's this Garden Master anyway?" *SeeD "The headmaster had most of the SeeDs evacuate. He said something about 'the true battle for SeeD' is yet to come, and now's not the time." *SeeD "...Here, take this." Received [X-Potion]! *SeeD (second time and onward) "..............." *SeeD "You won't find the headmaster here." "We're gonna hold up here for a little longer." Balamb Garden-Centre-Cafeteria Hallway Garden Faculty "Another one of Cid's followers!? DIE!" Battle with Bomb Garden Faculty "Stall them." Balamb Garden-Cafeteria SeeD "Thanks for the back up." "If you're looking for the headmaster, he isn't here. We've gathered here to make them believe he's in here." "If they attacked us all at once, there's no way we could hold them off, even if we are SeeDs." "The others are doing the same thing in other areas. Essentially, we're cutting them off." "Brilliant, huh? It wasn't our idea though." Squall "Who came up with it?" "Xu." "She took charge immediately when this whole thing began." *SeeD "Hey Squall, tell those traitors to bring it on." *SeeD "As you can see, the headmaster isn't here." *SeeD "Do you guys want some hot dogs?" Zell "YEAH!" "Hey, give them some of those leftover hot dogs." "Oh, we already finished them." "Oh really?" "Oh well. Sorry." *SeeD (second time) "Here, you can have this." Received [Gysahl Greens]! *SeeD (third time and onward) "We're definitely against what they're doing." *SeeD "Oh...I hope my brother is all right." Balamb Garden-Centre-Dormitory Hallway Garden Faculty "What...!? Another one of Cid's followers!? Prepare to die!" Battle with Caterchipillar Garden Faculty "You're siding with the headmaster!?" Balamb Garden-Centre-Car Park Hallway Garden Faculty "Another one of Cid's followers!? DIE!" Battle with Grendel Garden Faculty "This Garden belongs to NORG!" Balamb Garden-Car Park Squall "Sir!" Squall "What the...?" SeeD "It was just a hologram. Pretty cool, huh?" *SeeD "Take this. It may come in handy." Received [Tent]! *SeeD (second time) "Keep looking. I'm sure you'll find him." *SeeD "As you can see, he isn't here, either." Balamb Garden-Training Centre "Over here! She's one of the headmaster's SeeDs." "The junior classmen are with her. Don't let them escape." SeeD "Oh shoot...! I'm sorry." Junior Classman "I'm gonna fight, too!" "Heh heh heh. This should be interesting." "Aahhh!" Junior Classman "I'm not training everyday for nothing. Come on!" "Why you little...!" <> <> <> Squall "You'll have to get past me first." Garden Faculty "Another one of Cid's followers!? DIE!" Battle with T-Rexaur Garden Faculty "Those opposed to NORG must die!" After the battle *SeeD "Thanks, Squall." "Here, I hope this helps." Received [Remedy]! *SeeD (second time) "The headmaster? He isn't here." *Girl "Thank you." *Boy "Thanks." Balamb Garden-Centre-Library Hallway Garden Faculty "What's taking so long!? Hurry up!!!" "Another one of Cid's followers!? DIE!" Battle with Grat Garden Faculty "Face the wrath of this monster!" Balamb Garden-Library *SeeD "The headmaster? He's definitely not here." *SeeD "Phew! Thanks for your help." *SeeD Cadet "Hey Squall! I'm doing my best just like everyone else." *Library Girl with a Pigtail "Hello...Umm, if you would like...I mean...uhh, if you don't mind...Please use this." Zell "Thanks a lot!" Received [Mega Phoenix]! *Library Girl with a Pigtail (second time) "Good luck." Balamb Garden-Centre South Squall "Xu!?" Balamb Garden-Elevator Hall 1F Squall "She went up?" Balamb Garden-Emergency Exit Xu "Whose side are you on!?" Squall "Neither." "We have urgent news. We need to see the headmaster now. Where is he?" Xu "I'm listening..." Squall "Galbadian missiles may be heading this way." Quistis "Just trust us, Xu!" "There's no more time to waste." Xu "Here!?" "Alright. I'll inform him right away." Squall "Where is he?" Xu "In his office. We made it look like he's hiding out, but he's been there all along." "Follow me." Balamb Garden-Elevator Hall 3F Xu "He's waiting for you." "I'll go tell everyone to evacuate." Balamb Garden-Cid's Office Squall "Sir." Headmaster Cid "Xu has told me about the missiles." "The intercom is down so we can't announce the order to evacuate." Squall "Xu, Raijin, and Fujin are taking care of that." Headmaster Cid "I want you to assist them and then evacuate." Squall (...What's on your mind?) "But I have a lot to report." Headmaster Cid "You can tell me later." Squall (You might be dead later...) Headmaster Cid "You have a problem with that?" Squall (Yeah. What are you going to do?) "Sir, what are you going to do?" Headmaster Cid "I'm going to stay here and see this to the end. After all, this place is like my home." Zell "You're planning on dying here!?" Quistis "Sir!" Rinoa "No...! You can't!" "Just come with us, please! You can always rebuild this place!" Irvine "I don't think it's a good idea." Headmaster Cid "You can rest assured. I am just going to try something." "There still may be a way to save the Garden." Squall (Against missiles...? How?) * Headmaster Cid "Heh heh...I'm too old for this." Squall "Sir, I'd like to handle whatever it is that you're planning." Headmaster Cid "And why is that?" Squall (...I don't know...Because you might screw up.) (...Because I want to do more than announce the evacuation.) (Because this place is important to me, too.) (Because I want to find out your plan.) (Because this is my home.) (I have too many reasons.) (I don't know why...Who cares?) "My feelings have nothing to do with it, sir." Headmaster Cid "Heh heh, Quistis was right." "You do have a hard time expressing your feelings." Squall (Why bother. And what is this? Why am I being judged?) "Sir! Please tell us your plan!" Headmaster Cid "This building used to be a shelter, long before it was remodeled into the Garden as we know it." Headmaster Cid "Use that key to open the lock on the elevator." "Opening the lock will give you access to the MD level." "Rumor has it that further below the MD level, there is some kind of a control system." "It was used when this place was still a shelter, so I've never seen it." "And I have no idea what it does." "All I know is that it was used for the shelter, so it might prove effective against the missiles." "That's what I'm betting on." Squall (Sounds pretty farfetched. But I guess it's better than doing nothing.) "I understand." "We'll find the control system and check it out." Headmaster Cid "Good luck to all of you." * Headmaster Cid "Who knows what you may run into down there. Make sure you are prepared before you go down." FMV Sequence. The missiles soar through the many clouds lining the sky. Balamb Garden-Elevator Squall (......!?) *Zell "What!? I don't know what to do!" *Quistis "It can't be stuck forever." *Rinoa "Come on. There has to be a way out." *Irvine "It's just an elevator. There's always a way out." Squall (inspects the panel) (...It's not responding.) Zell "Alright!" Quistis "Let's go." Squall "Nobody's been here for a while, so be careful." Balamb Garden-MD level Squall "An oil stratum...Watch for [enemies weak against fire] around here." "If you junction fire elemental magic, battles should be much easier." "We have the [Elem-Atk-J] ability..." <> <<(Yeah, we do)>> <<(No, not yet)>> <<(Yeah, we do)>> Squall "If we have the [Elem-Atk-J] ability we can junction magic to increase the strength of our physical attacks for that magic's element." "For example, if you junction [Fire] to the [Elem-Atk], when you choose 'Attack' the [Fire Elem] will be added to your physical attacks. This way, you will have an advantage over enemies that are weak against fire." "Junctioning magic to the [Elem-Atk]..." <<(I forgot...Go over it again)>> <<(I remember how)>> <<(I forgot...Go over it again)>> Squall "Circle to access the menu, select [Junction] and the [target character] to get to the junction screen." "Select [Junction], [Magic] and the cursor will move to the [Start] window. Here, press the [left button] to get to the [Elem-J] window." "Select [Elem-Atk] to get to the character's magic window. Select [Fire], [Fira], [Firaga], and other elements to complete your junction." "Ok, let's give it a try..." Squall "You're ready, right?" <> <<(Confirm once more)>> <<(Ready!)>> <> Squall "If you want to know more, check the [Tutorial], under [Information]." <<(No, not yet)>> <<(I remember how)>> <> <> Squall "Ok, let's go." Balamb Garden-MD level-Valve Room To open the valve, hit Square repeatedly for 10 seconds. (Begin after this message) Balamb Garden-MD levelB2 Squall (...A dead end?) Zell "Man, another ladder..." Quistis "I guess we have no choice but up." Rinoa "I wonder where this thing goes?" Irvine "So like...where does it go?" Zell "Oh, over there..." Quistis "Looks like that room..." Rinoa "Well, Squall?" Irvine "So...Squall, now what?" Squall (...I have to decide?) <> <<(We have no choice, let's go)>> <<(I'll go check it out)>> <<(Someone else go check it out)>> <<(We have no choice, let's go)>> Squall "Come on, we're all going. What else can we do?" Rinoa "I'm not sure about this ladder. Maybe just one of us should go?" Squall (......) "Alright, alright..." "I'll go take a look. You two wait here." <<(I'll go check it out)>> Squall "I'll go take a look. You two wait here." <<(Someone else go check it out)>> Squall (I'll have someone else check it out.) (Zell, Quistis and Rinoa, Irvine...) (Zell, Quistis......) (Rinoa, Irvine......) "I'll go take a look. You two wait here." <> Squall (The path up ahead collapsed after that collision, so I can't go down this way.) (It looks like I'll have to use this ladder again.) <> <<(Climb down now)>> <<(Not ready yet)>> <> Zell "Squall, that was close! You all right!?" Quistis "Squall, are you all right?" Squall "...Yeah." Rinoa "Gosh, you scared me." "That must've been terrifying." Irvine "Gee whiz, that sure was close, eh?" Squall (......) <> <<(Yeah)>> <<(Kind of)>> <<(No)>> <<(Yeah)>> Squall "Yeah, but this is no time to be relieved." "The missiles might be on their way." <<(Kind of)>> Squall "Maybe a little. Who cares." "We have bigger things to worry about." <<(No)>> Squall "Nothing new." "Come on, let's go." "We got work to do." <> Balamb Garden-MD Level-B3 Squall "We have to hurry. They might be coming any minute now." FMV Sequence. The missiles split apart from each other. An eye mechanism inside them opens and thins their lenses. They head toward land. Balamb Garden-MD Floor-B4 Squall "Looks like we're here..." Zell "Oh man...what the hell do we do now!?" Quistis "So now what?" *Zell "Yeah, like I know what to do!" *Quistis "I don't have the slightest clue." *Rinoa "We can't just sit here and stare at it." *Irvine "So, like...are we gonna just stare at it all day?" Squall (...How am I supposed to know? Even the headmaster doesn't know.) Zell "What the heck are you doin'?" Quistis "Squall, do you have any idea what you're doing?" Squall "I don't know! What else can I do!?" "!!!?" "!!!?" "!!!?" FMV Sequence. The platform they stand on begins to rise. Cid feels the rumbling in his office. The platform flies from the floor into his office. Garden begins to glow mysteriously. The bridge of the moving Garden rises from the roof. A strange propeller moves down from above Garden to below. Dust rises. Squall "Missiles incoming!!!" Rinoa "NO!!!" Irvine "No way!!!" FMV Sequence. The missiles are headed directly for Garden. The missiles rise high together, and head downward towards Garden. Squall watches from Cid's office. The missiles strike just behind the now mobile Garden. Squall looks away from the blinding explosion. The large explosion creates a large cloud of debris, which catches up with the moving Garden. Garden speeds up and makes it out of the debris. Garden flies across the Balamb plains. Squall "We're moving!?" Headmaster Cid "I see...So this is the secret..." *Rinoa "...Wow!" *Irvine "...This is amazing..." *Zell "Oh man...! This is awesome!" *Quistis "Unbelievable." *Headmaster Cid "I wonder what is going on outside?" Zell "Squall, let's go check it out!" Quistis "Squall, let's go see." Rinoa "Come on, Squall, let's go." Irvine "Yeah, let's go take a look, Squall." *Headmaster Cid "I'm concerned about the others. Can you go check?" <> <> <> <> Balamb Garden-Elevator Hall 2F *Man "What's going on? I was hiding for a while, and now I see all this chaos." "Man, I'm really scared. Obviously, you're not, eh?" <> <> <<...I don't know>> <> "Oh...(Confident as always...)" <<...I don't know>> "Oh...Well, take care..." <> *Member No.109 "What the hell is this? Nobody told us that this thing can fly." Balamb Garden-Classroom-Elevator Hallway *Girl "...This is crazy..." "Ok, ok, just calm down. Take a deep breath. Phew." *Girl (second time) "First, the Garden Master's men started rounding up SeeDs." *Girl (third time) "Then, the fighting began..." *Girl (fourth time) "All of a sudden, the Garden began to shake violently." *Girl (fifth time) "Then, the missiles came..." *Girl (sixth time) "And now we're flying..." *Man "Ahhh, my back's killing me." *SeeD "Man, what the hell were we doin'!? Sittin' around doin' nothin' while those things were comin' at us." *Junior Classman "It's so cool! Weeee! We're flying!" *Running Girl "Hey, have you been outside yet? It's amazing! Just go down the hall and check it out." *SeeD Cadet "It's incredible! Go check it out!" Balamb Garden-Platform FMV Sequence. The sky bursts alive with colour. Birds fly in the sky alongside the Garden. The Garden's flying mechanism is huge and humbling. Rinoa looks over the edge of the platform in amazement. She pushes the hair away from her face and looks up. She turns back and smiles. The birds continue to struggle keeping up with the Garden. Balamb Garden-Emergency Exit "Squall!" Xu "It's the headmaster! Get back to the bridge on the double!" Headmaster Cid "Squall! The controls aren't responding! I don't know what to do!" "We're going to crash into the town of Balamb if we don't do something!" Rinoa "No way! Can't we do something!?" Quistis "We have to do something, fast!" Zell "Man...! This can't be happening!!!" Irvine "Oh man, there's the town." Headmaster Cid "Squall, can you think of anything?" Squall (...No!) Zell "Squall, C'MON!!!" Quistis "Squall!" Rinoa "Squall do something!" Irvine "We're closing...Do something!" Squall (......How should I know!?) "DAMN!" Zell "WHOA!!! What was that!?" Quistis "Now what?" Headmaster Cid "Yes! We're turning!" FMV Sequence. The Garden begins to pass over Balamb, but then begins to turn. Rinoa "Alright, Squall! You did it!" Irvine "Phew! That was close." Zell "AHH...! We're gonna crash into the sea!" Quistis "Brace yourselves! We're going to crash into the sea!" Headmaster Cid "Everybody hold onto something!" FMV Sequence. The Garden's bottom fin brushes the water of the Balamb harbour. The entire Garden lands onto the water and floats. Headmaster Cid "...Phew. Squall, everyone, a job well done." "I think the worst is behind us for now." Squall "...Where are we heading?" Headmaster Cid "We'll drift along for the time being...until we figure out how to maneuver the Garden." "So, it looks like we can finally relax for a while." "And spend some time considering what to do next." "So much for my room. Where am I going to change now?" FMV Sequence. The Garden sits on the blue sea, drifting towards the horizon. Scene: Balamb Garden, Squall's room. Squall lies in his bed. Squall (How long has it been since we started moving?) (There's not much more to do now. We've taken care of all the monsters in the Garden.) (Oh yeah...I still have to report to the headmaster. There's a lot of things I want to ask about, too.) (He's probably still busy, trying to reestablish order in the Garden.) Squall (...We're in the middle of nowhere.) (Man, I'm bored...) (I hate having nothing to do. It gets me thinking too much.) (I hope Selphie and the others are all right. Was it wrong for me to let them go? I wonder how Quistis and Irvine felt about it.) (That sorceress...Who is she? Why fire missiles at the Garden? Is Seifer ever coming back? I'll get even with him next time.) Rinoa "Hey." "You looked so adorable, sleeping like a baby." "Come on, get up. Let's go." Squall "Go where?" Rinoa "Give me a tour of the Garden." Squall "...Is this another one of your orders?" Rinoa "No. I just want you to show me around. You know, to get acquainted with the place. Please?" Squall "...Fine." Balamb Garden-Centre North Rinoa "This place is huge. Do you think it's bigger than Galbadia Garden?" Squall "Who knows?" Rinoa "What's over here?" Squall "The cafeteria." Rinoa "What about over there?" Squall "The parking lot." Rinoa "Squall...I really appreciate you showing me around." "But can you try to make it a little more fun? You know, like a normal tour?" Squall (What does she want from me?) *Girl "That was terrible." "I know." "You were so loud, cryin' like a baby." "I did not!" "Yeah right. WAH WAH WAH!!! BOO HOO HOO!!! Does that ring a bell?" "I...didn't...cry...wah wah...didn't mean to..." "I'm kidding! Gosh! Stop crying! I'll buy you an ice cream!" "...You promise...?" Balamb Garden-Cafeteria Squall "This is the cafeteria." "Obviously, this is where we take our meals, but keep in mind, there's always competition for the good stuff." "Especially the hot dogs." "Some of the hot dogs are so popular, you'll be lucky just to see someone eat it." "That's why you see this long line, everyday." "If you get there too late..." Cafeteria Lady "We're sold out for today. Sorry!" Squall "...That's what happens." Rinoa "I see..." Squall "......? What's so funny?" Rinoa "You're so serious when you're explaining. It just seems...kinda odd..." Squall "You're the one who asked me to show you around." Rinoa "Oh, I'm sorry...You don't have to get mad like that..." Squall (Whatever...) Rinoa "Ok, next." *Zell "Dammit! Not again...!" "...Hey, if it isn't Squall. How long were you here?" Rinoa "...We saw the whole thing." Zell "Huh!? Rinoa's here, too!? Oh man, I'm not always like that, ok?" Rinoa "So you couldn't buy any...?" Zell "A-Ah...It's ok to miss one meal a day. I...I've gained some weight lately, too." "W-Well, see ya!" Balamb Garden-Cafeteria-Dining Area "...What was all that commotion a while back...?" "Yeah, I know. Somethin' about headmaster faction, Garden Master faction..." "It was pretty weird. They were huntin' down the headmaster for who knows what..." "What are you talkin' about? You were the one runnin' around screaming, 'I support the Garden Master!'" "How 'bout you! You sided with the Garden Master 'cause you saw that we were gaining in numbers!" "Enough about that. It's over, right!?" "(Sigh...) I wonder where we're going...?" "Yeah, where are we headed...?" "Never expected this to happen..." Balamb Garden-Car Park Squall "Just a parking lot. Nothing special." Rinoa "...That's it?" Squall "Yeah." Rinoa "...Never mind. Let's go." Balamb Garden-Quad *Male student "I'm worried about mom and pop in Balamb." "But I knew a time like this would come eventually..." "A time for me to embark on a never-ending journey..." *Female Student "Know what...? I'm never gonna forget about my Garden friends." Female Student "Yeah, let's be sure to keep in touch even after we graduate!" Female Student "And let me know right away when you get yourself a BOYFRIEND!" Female Student "That goes for everyone. Promise!?" Female Student "No problem! I promise! I promise!!!" *Female Student (You guys are sooo great. I'll definitely keep my promise.) * Female Student (Oh no...I can't let her know I have a boyfriend.) * Female Student (I'm sure I'll have one before she does.) *Male Student "Man...Just gazing at the ocean kinda makes you forget about all that studyin' we've endured..." *Female Student "That boundless ocean..." "I wonder...What's to become of us...?" Male Student "Don't think we'll be graduating for awhile..." Female Student "I don't mind...Just enjoy the moment." "Wish we could go far, far away..." *Male Student "I wonder is our dreams await us beyond the horizon...?" *Female Student (My dream...Just as uncertain as our situation.) Balamb Garden-Infirmary Dr. Kadowaki "Hi there, Squall." "Oh my...It's not everyday. I see you walk around with a girl! Is she your girlfriend?" <> <> <> <> Squall "Yes." Rinoa "Are you serious!? Squall!?" "I'm gonna take it seriously." <> <> <> <> Squall "No, I'm just showing her around." Rinoa "Squall..." "Gosh, can't you just say 'yes' for fun?" Squall "All right, then, 'yes'." Rinoa "Oh..." "Say it like you mean it." <> <> Squall "I'm serious." Rinoa "Woo. I'm speechless." Squall "I'm seriously joking." Rinoa "Oh..." "Well, I guess that's a pretty good one for you." <> Squall "It's just a joke." Rinoa "Oh..." "Well, I guess that's a pretty good one for you." <> Dr. Kadowaki "Ha ha ha...you guys are cute." "Oh, do you guys know where Headmaster Cid is?" "That guy works too hard. Tell him to come see me when you see him." *Dr. Kadowaki "Tell Headmaster Cid to come to the infirmary when you see him." Balamb Garden-Training Centre Squall "This is the training center, or, as we call it, the monster's lair." "The monsters are left to run loose so the students can get a feel for actual combat." "Wanna try?" Rinoa "You know, I can imagine you doing this on a first date." "You're so romantic..." Balamb Garden-Library Rinoa "Wow! This is so cool!" "Mind if I look around?" Rinoa "Thanks!" Balamb Garden-Library-Reading Room "Hi." Squall "...I saw you in the infirmary." "You saved me from the monster." Squall "Who are you?" "Try to remember." Squall "Remember?" "It'd be heartbreaking for me to know I was forgotten." Squall (...Remember?...So I know this girl?) *Girl "It's be nice to talk about old times again." Balamb Garden-Centre South Garden Faculty "Student ID No. 41269, Squall?" Squall "Yes." Garden Faculty "The Garden Master wishes to see you. Report to the [Master's Room right away." Squall "Where is the [Master's Room]?" Garden Faculty "Take the [elevator to level B1]. You have permission." *Garden Faculty "Take the [elevator to level B1]. You have permission." *SeeD "So all that chaos is behind us for now." "There are fewer SeeDs, but I'm sure the ones left are here to stay." "By the way, Squall, have you met the master? I haven't personally." *Two girls "For a while, I seriously wondered what would happen to us." "I mean, really. I never want to go through that again." "It was the master's order to hunt down Headmaster Cid and SeeD. That started everything." "That's right. But who is this master guy, anyway?" "Speaking of which, I've never met him before, either." "...I'm still worried." "Me, too...I wonder if everything's really ok?" Balamb Garden-Reception *Receptionist "For a moment there, I was quite worried." Receptionist (if you try to leave) "HEY!" "Can't go out under these circumstances. Stay indoors, why don't you." Balamb Garden-Master's Room "Please! Listen to me!" Squall (...The headmaster's here?) Zell "What are you guys doin' down here?" "What? Oh me?" "I came down 'cuz I saw you guys." Quistis "Where are you going?" "Huh?" "Oh, I'm looking for the headmaster." "Let go of me! I'm not finished!" Headmaster Cid "Greedy son-of-a-bitch! Why did I ever bother talking to you!" "SeeDs were brought up for the future! And that future is now! Why can't you understand!?" Headmaster Cid "Dammit!" "I should've never trusted you! I wish I could go back ten or so years." "To tell myself that you're nothing but a money grubbing son-of-a-bitch! Then I would've never built this place." "Squall!?" "...You heard everything?" Squall "...Yes." Headmaster Cid "I'm embarrassed, but sometimes even old men like me lose their temper." "Let's get out of here." Squall (Oh...) "Sir, I still have to give you my report." Headmaster Cid "Please come by my office later." Garden Faculty "You're the SeeDs who returned from Galbadia, correct?" Squall "Yes." Garden Faculty "It's about time. Master NORG has been waiting for you." "Come." "Whenever Master NORG calls you, be sure to be there within 3 seconds." NORG "Fushururu...3-SECONDS-ARE-UP." Squall (...This is the Garden master? The proprieter of Garden?) (...He's not human? Come to think of it, we didn't know anything about him.) (.........What a shock.) NORG "FushifuruFushifuru...GIVE-YOUR-REPORT-ON-THE-SORCERESS." Squall (Now where do I start...?) Garden Faculty "Answer him quickly. Be concise." Squall "...We failed to assassinate Sorceress Edea." (...It's going to be a sad report.) "Confirmation of Headmaster Cid's order was made at Galbadia Garden." "After Irvine Kinneas of Galbadia Garden joined our party..." "...We set off to carry out the 'Sorceress Assassination' order from Balamb and Galbadia Gardens..." NORG "Bujurururu! BALAMB-AND-GALBADIA'S ORDERS!?" "Bujurururu! YOU-WERE-FOOLED!" Squall (Fooled!?) "I...don't understand." NORG "Fushurururu...EXPLAIN-TO-THEM." Garden Faculty "Master NORG has known about the alliance between the President of Galbadia and the sorceress." "He heard it from the Galbadia Garden master himself." Squall "The Galbadia Garden master...?" NORG "Fushururu..." "THE-MASTER-OF-GALBADIA-GARDEN-IS-A-SUBORDINATE-OF-MINE-NAMED-MARTINE." Garden Faculty "Yes. In fact the sorceress and Garden are closely connected." "That is why the sorceress will definitely try to gain hold of all Gardens." "So, Master NORG sent an official order to Galbadia Garden." "It was to kill the sorceress. An assassination was thought to be the best means." "But..." NORG "Bujurururu!" "THAT-SLY-WEASEL-MARTINE-USED-YOU-AS-A-LAST-RESORT-FOR-THE-ASSASSINATION." "HE-GAVE-THAT-ORDER-TO-PLACE-THE-BLAME-ON-ME!" "THAT-THAT-BASTARD." Squall "Are you saying that Balamb Garden had nothing to do with that order?" Garden Faculty "You just happened to show up just before the mission was to be carried out. They used you." "But the operation failed. The sorceress is still alive and..." "The sorceress retaliated. Just as we suspected." "No doubt, it was the sorceress who ordered the missile attacks." "Something must be done to calm the sorceress' anger." Squall "Wait a minute. That's just..." Garden Faculty "In order to do so, we needed to hand over those involved in the assassination to the sorceress. We had to show Balamb Garden's sincerity." NORG "Bujurururu!" "OFFER-THE-SeeD's-HEAD-ON-A-SILVER-PLATTER-AND-PRETEND-WE-OBEY-THE-SORCERESS!" Squall "Wha..." "Why aren't we fighting the sorceress!?" "What about all the training we endure everyday!? What good is it!?" NORG "WHAT-DID-YOU-SAY!?" "YOU-LOST-TO-THE-SORCERESS! QUIT-YOUR-WHINING!" Garden Faculty "Headmaster Cid was saying the same thing..." "H-Hey..." NORG "Bujurururu!" NORG "CID!?" "THAT-IDIOT-CID-DISPATCHED-SeeD-TO-KILL-THE-SORCERESS." "AND-IF-YOU-FAIL? THIS-GARDEN-WILL-BE-DONE-FOR!" "MY-GARDEN! IT-WILL-BE-ALL-OVER!" "THAT-IDIOT-CID. HAS-HE-FORGOTTEN-THAT-IT-WAS-I-WHO-PUT-UP-THE-MONEY-TO-ESTABLISH-GARDEN!?" "I-WANTED-TO-OFFER-THE-SORCERESS-CID'S-HEAD-ALONG-WITH-SeeD'S." "I-ORDERED-THE-STUDENTS-TO-FIND-CID-BUT-THEY-SIDED-WITH-HIM!" "Bujurururu!" "Bujurururu! THIS-IS-MY-GARDEN!" Squall "NO!" "It's not just yours." NORG "Bujurururu! THEN-WHAT-IS-IT!?" "IS-IT-CID'S-AND-EDEA'S!? THAT-PATHETIC-MARRIED-COUPLE'S!?" Squall "What...?" (The headmaster and Edea are married!?) (...I don't get it.) NORG "Bushurururu...NOW-I-UNDERSTAND." "CID-AND-EDEA-ARE-TRYING-TO-TAKE-GARDEN-AWAY-FROM-ME." "YOU'RE-ONE-OF-CID'S FOLLOWERS-AREN'T YOU!? PREPARE TO DIE!" Rinoa "Squall!!!" Quistis "Squall, look out!" Battle with NORG NORG "BLUE-YELLOW-RED." "LOTS-OF-MAGIC-WHEN-RED!" "AS-LONG-AS-COLOR-STAYS," "I-WILL-ATTACK-SeeD-WITH-MAGIC!" NORG "Bujurururu..." NORG "DAMN-THOSE-SeeDs!" "THIS-IS-MY-GARDEN!" "YOU-CAN'T-DO-AS-YOU-PLEASE!" NORG "Fushururu...I'M-DONE-FOR!" "I'M-AFRAID-OF-YOU!" "ME-WHY-ME...?" After the battle Zell "What the hell was that?" Irvine "So, like...what was that about, guys?" Squall "Forget about it for now." Rinoa "I can't believe you said that. I think what just happened is really serious." Quistis "How can you be so carefree? This might turn into a major problem." Squall "What's the point of talking about it now!? You don't know what's going on, either!" "This is crazy. I don't know what's goin' on anymore." "I feel like a helpless puppet being manipulated in some major scheme." Rinoa "Squall..." Quistis "...Well..." "The only thing I can think of is to go ask the headmaster." Squall "Yeah...I'm going to see the headmaster." Balamb Garden-Centre South *SeeD cadet "Yo! Looks like you're pretty good with the card games." "It's almost time..." "Oh, all right. Squall, I challenge you!" "I'm CC Group's Jack. You appear to be a worthy opponent." "Tell me when you're ready with Square." *Jack (second time and onward) "Talk to me by pushing Square when you're ready." *Jack (Card) "Are we playing? That's the spirit. Let's do it!" <> <> <> <> Jack (if you win) "I lost. You're really good. But don't think you've defeated the CC Group just yet." "There are 6 more members in the CC Group I haven't defeated." "The first is the Card Master and the CC Group's leader, King." "And other are called the 4 suits: Card Knight Club, Card Prince Spade, Card Princess Diamond and Card Queen Heart." "Then there's Card Magician Joker, whose ability is still a mystery, even to me." "Now that you defeated me, I'm sure they'll show up soon." "Good luck to you. Maybe you'll be successful." Balamb Garden-Centre North *SeeD Cadet "...It's been a while since someone beat Jack." "I'm Club, one of the four CC Knights. Do you dare challenge me?" "Press Square to challenge me." *Club "..............." *Club (Card) "Draw..." <> <> <> <> Club (if you win) "Not bad. But beware, there are many players far better than me in the CC Group." Balamb Garden-Centre South *Two girls "Searching for someone?" "Would you like a reading?" <> <> <> <> "Hmmmmm......" "Hmmmmm......" "There." "There it is." "Head east." "Head west." *Two girls "Amazing." "but Club, too." "Are you surprised?" "That's right, we are..." "Card Princess Diamond." "We're the Diamond duo." "We respect your card playing ability." "We challenge you." "Press Square to play." *Two girls (Card) "Let's play!" <> <> <> <> Two girls (if you win) "He's good." "He's very good." "I can't remember the last time we've been defeated." "Ever since Headmaster Cid?" "But there are still... "2 of us left." Balamb Garden-Training Centre *Man in green shirt "You're Squall, huh? I heard about you." "Is there anything you want? It's not free, of course." *Man in green shirt (second time and onwards) "Do you need anything? You'll have to pay, of course." *Man in green shirt (Card) "Hey, heard you've been playing some good games." "Sure, you wanna play?" "What? The CC Group? Yeah, I'm a member." "I'm Card Magician 'Joker'." "As my name says, I'm the black sheep of the group." *Joker (Card) "Oh, you got a Battle Meter? I'll add another function to it if you win." "Wanna play?" <> <> <> <> Joker (if you win) "You're really good. Well, a promise is a promise. Let me see that Battle Meter." "......All done." "Now you can view GF information with it." Balamb Garden-Elevator Hall 2F *Man in brown shirt "Wow. Amazing. I can't believe you defeated Diamond." "Yes, I am one of the 4-Suits of CC Group, Card Knight Spade." "It's been a while since someone made it this far..." "Shall we start? As you already know, please press Square to challenge me." *Spade "I'm always up for a challenge." *Spade (Card) "Let's play." <> <> <> <> Spade (if you win) "Wow, you are good...I accept defeat." "I can tell you've collected and played cards all over the world." "And you remind me of her...Her talent, especially." "Oh, now I've said too much." "Well, there is one more suit for you to defeat. But Heart is no ordinary player." "She became the top player of the CC group in only 3 months. She is a true genius." "You two seem to have a similar learning ability." "Well, now that I have bored you with too much detail..." "I shall leave. So long." "Please come by here anytime to play cards with me again. I'm always up for a good game." "See you." *Member No. 109 "Hey! It was kind of hairy for a while, but we're all used to it now, huh?" Balamb Garden-Outside Classroom "...So which one is it?" "3!" "Bingo!" "What does it look like we're doing? We're studying for the exam." "Just because everything's been a little crazy around here doesn't mean that we don't have anymore classes or exams." Balamb Garden-Infirmary *Dr. Kadowaki "Do you need to see the headmaster?" <> <<(Later)>> <<(Yes, now)>> <<(Later)>> Dr. Kadowaki "Uh huh. Alright." <<(Yes, now)>> Dr. Kadowaki "Well, the headmaster is kind of..." Headmaster Cid "I'm ok now, doctor." Dr. Kadowaki "Are you sure?" Headmaster Cid "Yes, I believe I'm done crying." Dr. Kadowaki "...Just take it easy, ok?" "He's got a lot on his mind." Headmaster Cid "You all see me in such an embarrassing state." *Headmaster Cid "What shall we talk about?" <> <<(I want to make a report)>> <<(The real meaning of SeeD)>> <<(About Sorceress Edea)>> <<(About Master NORG)>> <<(About what to do next)>> <<(I want to make a report)>> Squall "I want to make a report." Headmaster Cid "No, no. It's not necessary." "I can guess what must've happened." <<(The real meaning of SeeD)>> Squall "Please tell me the real meaning of SeeD." Headmaster Cid "SeeD is SeeD. The elite mercenary force of Balamb Garden." "Hmmm, do you know something about SeeD?" Squall (I never know anything.) Headmaster Cid "SeeD will defeat the sorceress. The Garden will train SeeD members." "The many missions around the world are only training for the final battle against the sorceress." "But now that the sorceress has become a major threat, our true mission has begun." <<(About Sorceress Edea)>> Squall "Please tell me about Sorceress Edea. I heard she's your wife." Headmaster Cid "You're quite right..." "She had been a sorceress since childhood. I married her, knowing that." "We were happy. We worked together, the two of us. We were very happy." "One day, Edea began talking about building the Garden and training SeeD." "I became obsessed with that plan. But I was very concerned with SeeD's goal, that one day SeeD might fight Edea..." "She laughed and told me that would never happen." "However..." <<(About Master NORG)>> Squall "Tell me about Master NORG." Headmaster Cid "He is from the Shumi tribe. A black sheep of the tribe, one might say." "We met while I was running around trying to raise funds to build the Garden." "He became interested in building the Garden, and we hit it off. Thanks to his funding, it was completed." "However, we needed an enormous amount of funds to run the Garden." "So we began dispatching SeeDs around the world as a means of supporting the Garden." "NORG's idea was right on the money." "An enormous amount of capital began flowing into the Garden." "And the Garden began to change." "Lost sight of our high ideals, the truth was covered up..." "That's probably enough." "In the end, it was my fault, for giving up control." <<(About what to do next)>> Squall "What should we do now?" Headmaster Cid "We must stop drifting around soon..." "I only hope that we can get things back to the way they were." <> *Dr. Kadowaki (Card) "Congratulations, Squall. I heard you defeated all 4 suits of the CC group." "Oh, me...? I have nothing to do with the CC group." "...Well, I guess it's ok to tell you." "I was the CC group King for a long time, but I passed the position over to another girl 4 years ago." "Oh, you want to know who she is? Sorry, I can't tell you." "Look for her yourself. You'll probably find her soon, now that you've defeated the 4-Suits." Balamb Garden-Centre South Xu "Squall! Squall!" "Have you seen the headmaster around?" Squall "He's at the infirmary." Rinoa "Sounds like trouble. What's wrong?" Quistis "What's going on?" Xu "Go to the [2nd floor deck] and see for yourself. There's a ship approaching." "It could be Galbadians or worse: the sorceress might be aboard, coming to attack us!" "I have to tell the headmaster right away." Balamb Garden-Computer <> *Temporarily Closed We will close this bulletin board until people GROW UP! This was started for the sake of the Garden, not for your silly chit-chat. Balamb Garden-Platform Squall (A ship!? A Galbadian ship!?) "Is Headmaster Cid here!?" Squall "No, he's not here. Are you from...Galbadia?" "We are SeeDs! This is Edea's ship. We are Sorceress Edea's SeeD!" Squall (...SeeD!?) "We're coming aboard! We're unarmed!" "Please. We come in peace." "We wish to speak to Headmaster Cid. Where is he?" Headmaster Cid "I'm right here." "Headmaster, we've come for Ellone. It's too dangerous here now." Headmaster Cid "...Yes. I'm afraid so." Squall (Ellone? That girl from Winhill?) Headmaster Cid "Squall. You know who she is?" "Please go find her. She's here somewhere in the Garden." Squall (Who are these guys? How are they connected?) Headmaster Cid "Squall?" Squall "...Yes, sir." *Headmaster Cid "Please bring her here." *Xu "I'll help you, too." Balamb Garden-Emergency Exit Zell "Squall, Ellone's that girl, huh?" "Y'know, that little girl Laguna was taking care of." Quistis "Squall, Ellone was that girl, wasn't she?" Irvine "Yeah, that girl that was with Laguna." Squall "Probably." Zell "So she's in Garden? Where is she?" "Let's split up and find her." Irvine "I guess we'd better split up and find her." Rinoa "Hey, Squall, who's Ellone?" Squall "She's a person in the 'dream world'." Balamb Garden-Outside Classroom *SeeD Cadet "Hey, workin' hard? I'm doin' all I can." *SeeD Cadet (Card) "Oh, a game!?" <> <> <> <> *Girl "Yes? You're looking for someone? I'm sorry I can't be of help." *Girl (Card) "Hello. A card game? Sure, I'm much better at it than my brother." <> <> <> <> *Girl "Who are you looking for? Ellone? I don't know her." *Girl "Wanna play cards?" <> <> <> <> Balamb Garden-Library *SeeD cadet "Back and forth, back and forth to the library...I don't even read or check out books." "N-No...It's not like I'm interested in someone from the library committee!" *SeeD cadet (Card) "You don't have the experience to beat me." <> <> <> <> *Conceited SeeD "The book you recommended last time was very interesting." "Can you recommend another one? I know I'll finish reading it in a day or two but..." Library Girl with a Pigtail "It feels so great when people enjoy the books I recommend." "Even if it's only for a little while...I want everyone to be able to read a book that will remain close to their hearts." Library Committee Member "Yes, I agree, but you especially want a 'certain someone' to read, right?" Library Girl with a Pigtail "W-What are you talking about...!?" "Don't worry! We're with you all the way!" *Library Girl with a Pigtail "I'm just worried that...that he won't like the book I pick out for him..." "He doesn't frequent the library often...He's not really the reading type...I mean, well, I'm not speaking badly of him, really...!" *Library Girl with a Pigtail (Card) "I...I'm really not that good at cards..." <> <> <> <> *Conceited SeeD "...A 'certain someone'...? Who are you talking about...?" *Library Committee Member "Excuse me, we just received the latest issue of the magazine you were looking for. Actually, I'm a big fan of this series, too." "We'll be ordering that series on a regular basis, so please do stop by the library every now and then!" Conceited SeeD "Oh, yeah...That one...Ok, I'll do that." Balamb Garden-Library-Reading Room "Yes, Squall?" Squall "Are you...Ellone?" "Yes..." Squall "You're Ellone? THE Ellone?" (What is going on?) "You know...Laguna, don't you?" Ellone "I do. I really love Uncle Laguna." Squall "Then tell me! What is it that we experience!?" Ellone "I'm sorry, Squall. It's hard to explain." "But...one thing..." "It's about the past." Squall (...So we were viewing the past?) Ellone "People say you can't change the past." "But even still, if there's a possibility, it's worth a try, right?" Squall (Change the past? Is she serious? Give me a break...) "Are you the one responsible!?" "Are you the one taking us to that 'dream world'!?" Ellone "I'm sorry." Squall (...Not again. So much I don't understand.) "Why me!?" "I have enough problems as it is! Don't get me involved in this!" Ellone "I'm sorry." Squall "Don't...Don't count on me." Xu "Squall, did you find Ellone?" Ellone "Umm...I'm Ellone." Xu "Are you all right?" Squall (What Ellone said under her breath was...) Squall (You're my only hope.) Balamb Garden-Platform Squall (Why do people depend on each other?) (In the end, you're on your own.) (I've made it this far by myself.) Squall (Sure, I couldn't do a thing when I was a kid...) (I've depended on others, but...) FMV Sequence. The strange SeeD ship opens its sails and floats away from Garden, towards the horizon. Squall (I'll be the first one to admit that I'm here because of other people.) Balamb Garden-Dormitory Squall (I'm fine by myself now. I have all the skills I need to survive. I'm not a child anymore.) (That's a lie. I don't know anything. I'm confused.) (I don't want to depend on anyone. How can I do that?) (Someone tell me...) (Someone? So I'll end up depending on others after all.) "...Sis..." "I'm...all alone." "But I'm doing my best..." "I'll be ok without you, Sis." "I'll be able to take care of myself." DISC TWO: GARDEN'S FATE Fisherman's Horizon Rinoa "Hey, again." Squall "I wasn't asleep." Rinoa "Oh really? I think I hear you talking in your sleep." "I'm not telling you what you said." "Hey, let's go for a walk." Squall "Again?" Rinoa "That was a guided tour! This time, it's a walk." Squall "Just go by yourself. It's safe here." Rinoa "It's not that I want a guard with me." "You know..." "You're always too deep in thought." "Why don't you lighten up a little?" "It's not good to think too much." "What I'm trying to say is..." "It would be my honor..." "to have your company, your highness, in hope that I may get your mind off things." "How about it, your highness?" <> <<(I'll play along)>> <<(This is stupid)>> <<(I'll play along)>> Squall "Fine." Rinoa "Thank you, your highness!" "Alight, let's get goin'!" <<(This is stupid)>> Squall "This is stupid." Rinoa "Oh...Your highness is in a foul mood." "I'll see you around." <> Squall "What?" Quistis "You're looking pensive." Squall (A teacher knows, huh?) Quistis "You want to be left alone?" Squall "It's not like that." Quistis "Really? Okay." "Hey, do you remember?" "Going to the 'secret place' together, the night you became a SeeD?" "You gave me the cold shoulder." "But maybe now you understand how I felt." "Sometimes people need someone to talk to." Squall (I think I understand. But...) Quistis "Why don't you talk to me? Might make you feel better?" "Or do you want to go talk to a wall?" "What do you want to do?" Squall "I do feel like talking..." Quistis "Good! Let's go then. Want to talk over some tea?" Balamb Garden-Centre North Headmaster Cid "Hello everyone. This is the headmaster speaking." "The lines have been fixed, and I'm glad to be back on the air. Hurrah!" "UM!?" "WHOA!!!" Fisherman's Horizon-Wharf Master Fisherman "Boy, it's a slow day." "Come on. Give me a big one." FMV Sequence. Garden floats and knocks over an entire tower. Fish fly up from the water as the debris splashes into the water. It comes towards the fisherman, creating large waves. As it approaches, the fisherman's line begins to be tugged. He sees his line being dragged around in the water. He tries to land it, while keeping his eye on the approaching Garden. Deciding his life is more important, he drops his line and runs. The Garden creates a large splash. Headmaster Cid "Squall! This is the headmaster speaking! Please come to my office!" "Repeat. Please come to my office right away!" Balamb Garden-Bridge Headmaster Cid "Everybody, please remain calm." "Also, please do not leave the Garden under any circumstance until you are permitted." "We will try to get things back in order A.S.A.P. Thank you for your cooperation." "Ah Squall, thank you for coming." "Here are your orders." "We've landed on Fisherman's Horizon. Please go ashore with Zell and Rinoa." "Find the local mayor and apologize for this accident. Tell them that we come in peace." "Take a look around the city while you're there, too." Squall "...Yes, sir." (...Why do I have to go?) Headmaster Cid "Do you have something you want to tell me?" Squall "No..." Headmaster Cid "SeeD is not just a special force for combat. I want you to see the world..." "To broaden your horizons. I have high expectations of you, Squall." "Now go." *Headmaster Cid "Squall, our fate lies in your hands." Squall (What does he mean by that?) Headmaster Cid "Heh heh heh. Scared you there, huh?" "I was just trying to say be careful. Don't offend anybody in Fishermans Horizon." *Headmaster Cid (Card) "Hmm? A game of cards?" <> <> <> <> Headmaster Cid "There isn't much time. Let's just get on with it." <> Balamb Garden-Cid's Office Zell "What's up? Are we going to Fishermans?" Quistis "A new mission?" Rinoa "We're here!" Irvine "We can go out now, right? I wanna go too." Squall "We'll land at [Fishermans Horizon]." "We'll make an official apology, then observe the town." Zell "Yo, go to the [2nd floor deck] to get to Fishermans." "The front gate's closed." Quistis "You can go out the [2nd floor deck] to get to Fishermans." "You can use it as an exit now." Balamb Garden-Emergency Exit *Boy "I wonder what's gonna happen if I open this door. It says 'Do Not Open' so I'm kinda curious." FH-Broken Wharf "Here they come." "We've come to warn you before you go ashore." "Do not engage in any type of armed conflict in the city. We do not tolerate belligerence here." "Do you understand?" Squall "Yes." "We are representatives of the Garden and we come in peace." "......" "Welcome to Fishermans Horizon. We just call it FH." "You should go visit the mayor. His house is in the middle of the city." "He's the head of FH." Squall "We'll do just that." "Good. Looks like we understand each other." "Man, this is a hell of a mess." Squall "I'm terribly sorry." "It was inevitable...We lost control of the Garden." "Nah, don't worry about it. What's important is that nobody got hurt." "We love fixing stuff anyway." "Kick back and enjoy your stay." *Man "Hey...that's Balamb Garden, right?" Squall "That's right. How did you know?" "From those patterns on the wall." "We painted it a long time ago." "Those were the good old days." "Tell the mayor I said 'hi'." "Yo, let's go!" FMV Sequence. The town is shown, starting from the giant solar panel coming out to show the city. *Old Man "I heard Balamb Garden lost control. That's why you have to keep up with your maintenance." *Old Man (second time and onward) "I would never have let a thing like that happen." *Master Fisherman "Will you look at this? Lots of places I've been fishin' for years, all gone. Terrible." Squall "I'm sorry...We were responsible." Master Fisherman "Oh yeah...Well, don't worry about it, boy." "Darn near killed me..." "Just kiddin'!" Squall "......" Master Fisherman "I'm just kiddin' boy." "I'm so good I can fish anywhere in this world." "I'm not a master for nothin'." "Thanks for comin' here. 'Ere, let me give you this." Received [Occult Fan III]! Master Fisherman "Ok, back to my fishies." *Master Fisherman (second time) "What do you want?" "Oh yeah, do me a favor, boy." "My pupil is at the [docks]. Haven't spoken to him for a while." "If you happen to go there, talk to that lonely twerp will ya?" *Master Fisherman (Card) "What? You wanna challenge me?" <> <> <> <> *Familiar Face "Going down?" <> <> <> <> Familiar Face "Ok." "So, you guys going to Esthar?" Squall "Esthar?" Familiar Face "You know...that hi-tech city. It's just beyond the train tracks." "I guess you're not going there. A Lot of people who stop here go there." "The trains are down, so the best way to get there is walk from here." "What a joke, huh?" "Anyway...You guys had an accident and came here, huh? I guess I shouldn't keep you." "Ok, get on." *Familiar Face #2 "What? You don't remember me?" "We just met by your Garden's entrance." Squall (Was it him...? Hmm...) "I'm sorry." Familiar Face #2 "I can't believe it...Oh well." "I'm operating this lift with my brother. You saw him up there, right?" Squall (Uh...oh yeah.) Familiar Face #2 "Don't we look alike?" "Man, what's wrong with you? Oh well, let me know when you want to go up." *Familiar Face #2 (second time and onward) "Going up?" <> <> <> <> Familiar Face #2 "Ok." "Get on." "Here we go." <> Familiar Face #2 "Ok. Whenever you're ready." <> *Familiar Face #3 "Are you SeeD by any chance?" Squall "...Yes." Familiar Face #3 "I heard that you guys are, like, mercenaries, and basically fight anybody for money. Are you happy with that kind of life?" Squall (What's his problem? Is he trying to pick a fight?) Familiar Face #3 "Never mind. The way you live your life is none of my business. Just don't cause any problems." Squall (...He sounds just like me. I guess it doesn't sound very nice.) *Familiar Face #3 (second time and onward) "I hope I didn't offend you." *Familiar Face #3 (Card) "Huh? Cards, eh...?" <> <> <> <> *Man "There's the [mayor's house]. You see it?" FH-Town *Woman "Oh, s'cuse me. No, you didn't scare me. You just surprised me." *Drunkard "...I toldja. I AIN'T DRUNK!" *Drunkard (second time and onward) "AHH' (hic)." "I'm through makin' my own booze. I'll take what people (hic) give me." *Boatman "Say, the master of Balamb Garden is NORG, right? Did he evolve already?" Squall "What are you talking about?" Boatman "NORG. He's a Shumi, so he should evolve." Squall "Shumi...?" Boatman "What? You don't know diddly-squat, do you?" "Ah...don't worry about it. You'll start getting' it soon." *Boatman (second time an onward) "I wonder what NORG's gonna evolve into? It's a little scary thinking 'bout it." FH-Wharf *Fisherkid "Hey! You like fishing?" <> <> <> <> Fisherkid "Oh yeah!? Ok, check this out." "HUAHH!" Shopkeeper "...What was that?" "NO! Not my window! Last time it was my store sign." "This always happens when he shows off." Fisherkid "That's weird. Why did my line go backwards? Maybe I don't have enough weight." <> Fisherkid "Oh...Ok, forget it." <> *Fisherkid (second time) "Did you see an old man fishing by the port? It's where all the cranes are." <> <> <> <> Fisherkid "Really! W-What was he like!? What did you think of him!?" <> <> <> <> <> Fisherkid "Oh. He's my master. You should go talk to him. He's a great man." <> <> Fisherkid "Oh...Ok, forget it." <> Fisherkid "That's what I thought! I'm his number one student! I wanna be like him when I grow up." "I heard he was still fishing when the Garden came smashing toward the docks. He was fishing till the last minute. Amazing, huh?" "That's right. I knew he wasn't a loser, like some people said. Smart people can tell he's a great man. Thanks. I'm gonna start working hard now." "HUAHH!" "SMASH!" "BASH!" Shopkeeper "HEYYY!!! You're gonna wreck my store, you dingbat! Go out to sea and fish like a man." Fisherkid "You know I can't do that, poppy. I might drown and die out there. You know I can't swim." *Fisherkid (third time) "I know my form is good. Watch." "HUAHH!" Shopkeeper "What the...!?" "Whoaa!" "I CAN'T BREathe..." Fisherkid "OH NO! The line's tangled! I can't do anything!" Shopkeeper "Help me! HELP!" Shopkeeper "Ouch." Fisherkid "Whoa! That was cool!" Shopkeeper "THAT'S IT! I'VE HAD ENOUGH!" "YOU ALMOST GOT ME KILLED!" "YOU..." "DUMBASS!" Fisherkid "Gee...I didn't do it on purpose, alright...?" *Fisherkid (fourth time) "Practice makes perfect, I guess." *Shopkeeper "That little brat!...So what will it be?" FH-Hotel *Innkeeper "Yes? How can I help you? If you want a room, it's 100 Gil a night." <> <> <> <> <> "Come again!" FH-Town *Girl "Hello. It's nice day, huh?" *Girl "Cute kitty, huh?" *Kid "Great weather, huh? Wanna play card?" *Kid (Card) "Wanna play cards?" <> <> <> <> Kid (if you win) "Darn it. I won't lose next time." *Townsman "Gonna lose some weight, babeee!" Residence Grease Monkey "All that stuff there, I got from this guy in Shumi village." "We're both artisans and share a lot in common, so we get along real good." *Grease Monkey "This isn't your everyday repair shop. What do you want me to repair? Your head? Your personality? I'll give you a great deal." *Grease Monkey (Card) "How about a game?" <> <> <> <> FH-Solar Panel *Martine "...A lot has happened since then." "Banished from Galbadia Garden..." "Everything I built up, gone." "After wandering around mindlessly..." "The people of this town welcomed me with open arms." "The townspeople encouraged me to start over. Very kind, even towards a man like me who has nothing." "I...I'm so ashamed!!!" *Martine (Card) "A game of cards you say?" <> <> <> <> Martine "I confiscated all the cards from the students at Galbadia Garden. You're in for a challenge!" <> FH-Mayor's House-Second Floor Mayor Dobe "Please have a seat." Mayor Dobe "Allow me to get to the point. When are you leaving?" Squall (He's not wasting any time.) "...We'll leave as soon as the Garden is capable of moving." Mayor Dobe "Any idea when?" Squall "I'm afraid not. We only discovered our Garden was mobile a short while ago." "Therefore, we don't even know how to move it. We're still in the process of understanding everything." Mayor Dobe "Our technicians will assist you. They should be able to repair and service everything." "How does that sound?" Squall (That means we'll have to let outsiders into the Garden. I can't make that decision alone.) Mayor Dobe "Go consult with your leader if you don't have the authority." Rinoa "S'cuse me. Why do you want us to leave so bad?" Irvine "Geez, we just got here. You must really hate strangers." Squall (Please just keep your mouth shut! They must have their reasons. Who cares?) Mayor Dobe "We don't want military organizations in FH. You rely on force to solve problems." "That is in direct defiance of our principles." Flo "We believe that any problems can be settled by discussion." "If you reach a mutual understanding, there is no need to fight." Squall (No argument there. Trite, and dull as hell, though.) Mayor Dobe "Violence only leads to more violence." "We believe your presence here will attract violence. That's why we want you to leave as soon as possible." Squall "Let's go back to Garden." *Mayor Dobe "Violence only leads to more violence." "We believe your presence here will attract violence. That's why we want you to leave as soon as possible." *Mayor Dobe (Card) "Wanna play cards?" <> <> <> <> *Flo "We believe that any problems can be settled by discussion." "If you reach a mutual understanding, there is no need to fight." *Flo (Card) "Wanna play cards?" <> <> <> <> FH-Solar Panel Zell "Man, that geezer pissed me off! Squall, why didn't you tell him off!?" Quistis "...Gosh, that was unpleasant." Squall "Forget it. You can't expect everyone to welcome us." "Galbadian soldiers!!!" "Mayor, we have a big problem! The Galbadians are coming!" Mayor Dobe "Galbadians? Are they armed?" Flo "It must be some kind of mistake." *Man "They arrived at the [station]. They were armed, big-time." *Mayor Dobe "Let's not panic. President Deling and I are acquaintances. I'll go talk to them and work things out." Squall "President Deling is dead." "Galbadia is now ruled by the sorceress." *Mayor Dobe (second time) "I'm sure everything will be all right." *Flo "A sorceress is still a person. I'm sure we can reach an understanding." "Right?" Squall (...How the hell should I know?) *Flo (second time) "But why would Galbadians..." FH-Town Flo "Wait!" "The Galbadians are here because of you, right? They're after you." Squall (Maybe.) Flo "You'd better take full responsibility! It's your fault!" Squall (Fine, we'll take care of them. I don't like the sound of her tone though.) Mayor Dobe "We mustn't rely on them. They won't be able to do anything without fighting." Squall (Don't tell me he's going to try to reason with them.) Mayor Dobe "I'll go talk to them." Squall (...He's dead.) * Flo "You'd better take full responsibility! It's your fault!" *Woman "I saw the mayor walking toward the station alone. Did you guys have anything to do with it?" Squall "Where is the station?" "Just keep going straight and you'll run into it." *Drunkard "He looked (hic) ...a bit gloomy......(hic) the mayor..." *Drunkard (second time) "Ehhh...THOSE SOLDIERS...(hic) GOT NO BUSINESS BEIN' HERE!!!" *Boatman "Hey, what's up with all these soldiers and war machines!?" *Boatman (second time) "They just keep comin' from over there." FH-Wharf *Fisherkid "This is no time to be fishing." "I'm not afraid of those soldiers! My master'll take care of them......!" "I'm really scared." *Shopkeeper "The enemy is coming! They're gonna destroy my beloved store! What am I gonna do, what am I gonna do!?" "...So what will it be?" FH-Town Squall (There he is.) Zell "It kills me to help that old fart." Quistis "He may not want our help, but we might as well." Squall (Why are they wasting their time with the old man if they're after us and our Garden?) (I wonder what they're talking about?) Mayor Dobe "I already told you." "I've never heard of this girl Ellone. There is nobody here by that name." Squall (Ellone?) Galbadian Soldier "Fine. We'll just have to torch this city." Mayor Dobe "Wait a minute! I'm telling the truth! I've never seen this girl!" Galbadian Soldier "It doesn't matter, old man. We're gonna burn down this place anyway. Edea's orders. Ha ha ha." Mayor Dobe "No, please! I beg of you! Don't!" Galbadian Soldier "I'll start with you." Squall (Maybe we'd better go now.) <> <<(Go help)>> <<(Listen a little longer)>> <<(Go help)>> Zell "Alright, let's get it on!" Quistis "Pjew, I thought you were never gonna go." <<(Listen a little longer)>> Squall (Why is Edea looking for Ellone? We'd better listen a little longer.) Zell "Squall!" Rinoa "What are you waiting for!?" Squall (...What am I thinking?) <> Galbadian Soldier "Who the hell are you?" Squall "We're SeeDs." Galbadian Soldier "SeeDs! Get the Iron Clad over here!" Squall "I'm sorry but we have no choice." Zell "Squall!" Quistis "Squall!" Rinoa "Something's coming." Irvine "Um...guys. What is that?" Battle with BGH251F2 Zell "We got a big one on our hands!" Quistis "Galbadia's latest weapon." Squall "Let's destroy this thing!" After the Battle Selphie "Squall!!!" Squall (Yes! They're alright!) "Hey, Selphie." "Quistis. Irvine. It's great to see you guys." Irvine "Say, what happened to the Garden?" Rinoa "Hey, is the Garden alright!?" Squall (A lot has happened...) "The Garden is safe." Selphie "Really!!!? Whoo-hoo!!!" Squall "What happened to you guys?" Zell "Yo, let's talk about that later." Quistis "Squall, let's save that for later." Squall (...I guess.) "Zell, Rinoa, why don't you guys take them back to the Garden?" "I'll see you guys later, after I take a look around." *Rinoa "You know, you just surprised me. You look and sounded so happy to see them." Squall (Huh?) Rinoa "It was the first time I've seen you so honest. It was...really sweet." Squall (Well...umm...) <> <<(It's because I felt responsible)>> <<(I was really glad to see them)>> <<(It didn't mean anything)>> <<(It's because I felt responsible)>> Squall "They're my responsibility. I was worried about them. That's all." Rinoa "Is that all?" Squall (What more does she want?) Rinoa "Ok. Well, it's great that everyone is all right." "It must be a big relief for you, Squall." <<(I was really glad to see them)>> Squall "I was just happy to see that they were alright. What's so surprising about that? Is there something wrong?" Rinoa "No! There's nothing wrong!" "They're your comrades, but moreover, they're your friends." Squall (...Friends, huh...?) Rinoa "Hey Squall, would you have been worried about me, too? Y'know, if I were with them instead?" Squall (What? Why is she asking me this? I don't know.) "I...ahhh...I don't know. Umm...maybe...I don't know." Rinoa "Oh my gosh! You're turning red!" Squall (What...? No I'm not.) Rinoa "You're so cute! Taking it seriously!" Squall (The heck!? Why is she toying with me?) <<(It didn't mean anything)>> Squall "You're exaggerating. It didn't mean anything." Rinoa "Huh? Yeah, right." Squall "What did you expect?" Rinoa "I don't know. A little care and affection?" Squall (Whatever.) Rinoa "Yes, I know." "You're just being dishonest again. It's so funny. I know that deep down inside you care about them." Squall (What's her problem? Leave me alone.) Rinoa "Ok, I'll leave you alone." <> Rinoa "Catch you later, Squall!" *Rinoa (if she went to the missile base) "What's up!?" Squall "Yeah." Rinoa "I miss'd ya." "...You know, I thought I was gonna die at the missile base." "That's when I really missed you." Squall "I......wanted to see you, too." Rinoa "Squall......" "I can't believe you just said that! Oh my gosh! I'm so...happy...! Whew...wow..." "Catch you later, Squall!" *Woman "Gosh, there's a fierce fighter behind that cute face of yours." *Drunkard "...(hic'p) ...YEAH I'm drinkin' (hic) ...SO WHAT!?" *Drunkard (second time) "I miss my good old life." "AHH' (hic)." "I'm through makin' my own booze. I'll take what people (hic) give me." FH-Broken Wharf *Familiar Face #3 "So, you did fight after all..." *Familiar Face #3 (second time and onward) "......" Squall (He doesn't like me, I guess.) Irvine "The headmaster gave the ok to let the technicians in the Garden. They're in there right now." Squall "Ok." Irvine "Say..." Squall "Yeah?" Irvine "Uhh...I was wondering." "Those technicians seem very handy." "So like...would it be all right if I asked them to fix some other stuff?" Squall (......?) "As long as it doesn't slowdown the work on the Garden, go ahead. Try not to ask for too much." Irvine "Yeah, of course." Squall (......?) "...What?" Irvine "...Selphie's feeling down right now." "I thought I should let you know, since you're...kind of like everybody's leader." "I think you should go talk to her." "I know you're a klutz when it comes to these things, so I'll back you." Squall "...Where is she?" Irvine "She's hanging out at the [stage] by the quad." Irvine "Wow." "I didn't expect all this heavy machinery." Squall "How else are they going to repair it? With hammers and nails?" Irvine "Hey, hey, hey, this isn't my department." Squall "Then what is?" Irvine "...Guns and women of course." Balamb Garden-Outside Classroom *Girl "I heard Galbadians came by earlier. Are we ok?" *Girl "I heard the Galbadians came. Are you ok?" Balamb Garden-Centre North "...I guess." "...It's true." "Heh heh." "No way." "...Yeah." Balamb Garden-Cafeteria-Dining Area "First, Garden moves. Then, next thing you know, it crashes into a station." "I don't care anymore. Just bring it on." "Seriously...I feel like I'm losing my mind." "...Come to think of it, what do we do besides complain here?" "Hmmm...You're right. What else do we do...?" "Just goes to show you how worthless we are..." "...We suck." "...We're losers." "...We are SaaaaaaD." *Friend of Trepe Groupie #1 "Check out this weenie..." "This guy used to be the cream of the crop. Now look at him...All over one woman." Balamb Garden-Quad *Selphie "Whew...this is so bad." Squall "Yeah. It's been crazy, with the Garden moving and crashing into FH." "A lot's happened." Selphie "Y'know, I really wanted to see a band perform on this stage." "I even had my eyes set on a few people, too." "Oh well..." Squall (Man, she's really down.) <> <<(Cheer her up)>> <<(Let Irvine handle it)>> <<(Cheer her up)>> Squall "Come on. I'm sure you can still do something." Selphie "...Squall...being sensitive?" "That's weird. You're the last person I expected to cheer me up." "I must really look depressed." Squall (What's so weird? I care just like everybody else.) (It's just that there are too many things that can't be helped.) (So why bother talking about everything.) Selphie "Uh-oh! There you go again into your own little world. And you're not gonna share anything, huh?" Squall "...Yeah, whatever..." (Why is she teasing me? I was just trying to help.) Selphie "Well, I think I'm feeling better. Don't worry about me, Squall." <<(Let Irvine handle it)>> <> Squall "Irvine...you help her. I'm out of here." Irvine "...Alrighty." Headmaster Cid "Squall, this is the headmaster speaking. Please come to my office." Squall (What now?) Selphie "I guess there's no point feeling blue." Irvine "That's right. Let's get the fun started." Selphie "Fun? What fun?" Irvine (I'm so brilliant.) "So like...first, we'll ask the FH technicians if they can fix the stage." "If they can fix the Garden, this should be a piece of cake for them." Selphie "Hmm...Do you think they'll do it?" Irvine "Don't worry. I'll back you. I'm sure they'll do it." Selphie "Hey, that means...!" Irvine "Yup, you can have 'your band' perform on the stage." Selphie "Whoo-hoo!" "Alright! Let's get this show on the road!" Irvine (Score, baby! I'm all set to make my move.) DISC TWO: REUNION Squall's Concert Balamb Garden-Bridge Squall "...That about covers my report, sir." Headmaster Cid "I see......I also heard a report from Selphie just a moment ago." "She said the diary is open to everyone to see. Maybe you should have a look." Squall "Oh, and one more thing..." "It appeared that the Galbadians were searching for Ellone. That seemed to be their main objective in FH." "I believe that Sorceress Edea is behind all of this." (Ellone has the ability to allow people to experience the past.) (Maybe the sorceress is after her for this ability. What other reason could there be?) Headmaster Cid "So now the Galbadians are working for the sorceress, and were searching for Ellone in FH..." Squall "And regardless of whether they found her or not..." "They had orders to burn the city down." Headmaster Cid "That would help reduce the number of potential places she could hide." Squall (...That's right.) Headmaster Cid "Most likely, the sorceress will not stop this onslaught until Ellone is found. She will continue to hunt her, and burn everything in her path." "We can't wait any longer." Squall (...So he's finally going official. About time.) Headmaster Cid "This is Headmaster Cid. I have an announcement to make." "I have important news that I must share with all of you." "The Garden is being repaired right now." "We'll leave FH immediately after it's finished. We're going on a journey." "This is a journey to defeat the sorceress. Garden will now be used as a mobile base." "The administration of Garden will be run by myself and the staff, as usual." "This journey will involve many battles. A well-qualified leader is needed for this." "Therefore, I am appointing Squall as your new leader." "From now on, Squall will be the leader. He will decide our destination and battle plan." Squall (Are you serious?) Headmaster Cid "Everyone, please follow his orders." Squall (I can't believe this...) Headmaster Cid "If there are any objections, please come see me in person." "Squall, we're under your command from now on." "This is your fate." "It is your destiny to lead the way in defeating the sorceress." Squall "Don't talk about this like it's been decided since my birth!" (I don't mind fighting the sorceress. It's unavoidable as long as I'm a SeeD member.) (What? As long as I'm a SeeD member?) (What if I quit?) (Quit...Then what? What do I have left?) (Don't even want to think about it. Just stop thinking...) Balamb Garden-Dormitory Squall (I'll just have to do as I was told...Command the Garden and kill the sorceress.) (How does Headmaster Cid expect me to take care of everyone?) (It'd be best to go fight the sorceress soon, and end this nonsense.) (......!? But isn't she the headmaster's wife? He wants us to kill his wife?) (What does it feel like to give an order like that?) FH-Stage Irvine "Hey everyone." "Here's our producer, Selphie." Selphie "Ahem!" "We'll be holdin' the concert as planned. The performance isn't just for us, though." "It's also for Squall. Y'know, to congratulate him on his recent promotion." Quistis "Sounds fun." Zell "So, who's gonna perform?" Irvine "We are." Zell "Yeah right." Quistis "You're kidding." "Oh, no way. You can count me out. I have no musical aptitude." Rinoa "Oh really? I gotta see this." Selphie "Let's just give it a try. We have everything ready and all we need is 4 people." Rinoa "This is gonna be fun!" Selphie "Oh, sorry, Rinoa, but you're not gonna be a member." Rinoa "You're leaving me out?" Selphie "Uh-uh. We have something more important for you to do." Zell "So what are we gonna do? I mean basically, we're all amateurs, right?" "Even if you hand us instruments, we won't be able to do anything." Selphie "First I wanna ask you guys something. Ok, you know I took over this event after I transferred to Balamb, right?" "I have the composition that the last producer recommended to me, but everything got all messed up after the Garden started moving." "There's supposed to be only 4 scores that go with the composition, but I got 8 scores here." Zell "What does that mean?" Irvine "It's pretty simple. 4 other scores from different compositions got mixed up with the 4 scores that Selphie had." "So we have to find the 4 original scores to perform the composition that Selphie has." "Only way we're gonna find them is to play all 8 scores and see." Selphie "So I want you guys to pick up an instrument, one person at a time, and play it." "Irvine knows the composition, so he'll choose which 4 are the right ones." Irvine "Let's get started." "How about Zell?" <> <<(Guitar)>> <<(Sax)>> <<(Electric Guitar)>> <<(Piano)>> <<(Violin)>> <<(Flute)>> <<(Bass Guitar)>> <<(Tap)>> <> *Zell "How's this?" <> <> <> <> Irvine "Next." "How about Irvine?" <> <<(Guitar)>> <<(Sax)>> <<(Electric Guitar)>> <<(Piano)>> <<(Violin)>> <<(Flute)>> <<(Bass Guitar)>> <<(Tap)>> <> Irvine "How does this sound?" <> <> <> <> "How about Selphie?" <> <<(Guitar)>> <<(Sax)>> <<(Electric Guitar)>> <<(Piano)>> <<(Violin)>> <<(Flute)>> <<(Bass Guitar)>> <<(Tap)>> <> *Selphie "Is this ok?" <> <> <> <> "How about Quistis?" <> <<(Guitar)>> <<(Sax)>> <<(Electric Guitar)>> <<(Piano)>> <<(Violin)>> <<(Flute)>> <<(Bass Guitar)>> <<(Tap)>> <> *Quistis "Is this all right?" <> <> <> <> Irvine "Ok, we have until tonight to practice for the performance." Selphie "Rinoa, that's when you're up." Rinoa "You can count on me!" Selphie "It's gonna be a blast!" Balamb Garden-Dormitory Squall (...I'm bored...) (What's everybody doing?) Balamb Garden-Centre-Dormitory Hallway Quistis "(Shhh, here he comes.)" Zell "(Ok, he's all yours.)" Rinoa "You're not going anywhere." "So what's up?" Squall (Tired.) Rinoa "You look so down?" "Come on, Squall, how old are you?" "You're still a teenager. Why don't you act like one for a change?" Squall (...Just tired.) Rinoa "Ok, come on. Let's go to the concert." Squall (...What?) <> <<(...I'm not in the mood)>> <<(...I don't know)>> <<(...I don't know)>> Squall "...Why not?" Rinoa "YES! Okay, let's go!" <<(...I'm not in the mood)>> Squall "Sorry. I'm not in the mood." Rinoa "How come?" Squall "I'd rather not talk about it." Rinoa "...Quistis was right on...Oh, you're so predictable." "...Ok, I'm sorry. I can understand why you wouldn't be in the mood." "You're probably still thinking about what the headmaster said today. He put a lot on your shoulders. It all happened so fast." "So we thought it'd be good for you to come and unwind a little. Plus I have something important that I want to talk to you about." Squall "Who's we?" Rinoa "Who else? Quistis, Selphie, Zell, Irvine, and, of course, me." "Come on...Please, for me?" "There's no point if you don't show up." <> Squall (I don't know...) <> <<(I guess I'll go)>> <<(I just can't go right now)>> <<(I just can't go right now)>> Squall "...Sorry. I just don't feel like it." Rinoa "Fine...I guess I'll have to bug you for the rest of the night." "And I'm gonna keep chanting 'concert, concert, concert' and drive you nuts." "Is that what you want?" Squall "...Oh man..." Rinoa "I'm getting to you already, huh? Looks like you have no choice!" <<(I guess I'll go)>> Rinoa "YES! Okay, let's go!" <> FH-Solar Panel *Irvine "So she convinced you, eh?" "(Looking good together.)" "(So like...I found this place. It's perfect for you guys.)" Squall (Give me a break...) Irvine "(It's by the stage. You can't miss it.)" "(I left an old magazine there.)" "(You can thank me later.)" "(Have fun. Just let it all out tonight.)" Squall (Oh man. This guy is sick.) "Are you finished?" Irvine "I might be there later with a special someone, too." *Irvine "(Come on, man. I'm about to make my move.)" Selphie "What's up?" Squall "Oh well..." Irvine "Geez...Thanks a lot!" FH-Stage Selphie "Squall! You big stud!" "This is for you! Congratulations! Enjoy the show!" "Rinoa, don't let him get away!" Squall (Whatever...) Selphie "Ready!? A-one, two, three..." Square to change view FH-Solar Panel Squall (This looks like the place he was talking about.) Rinoa "Ohh, a naughty magazine." Squall (I thought he was kidding.) "You wanted to talk about something, right?" Squall "What is it?" Rinoa "Umm...well it's about your promotion." "Things are gonna get real tough for you, huh?" Squall (I don't want to think about it.) Rinoa "Squall, I'm sure there'll be a lot of difficult things that you'll have to deal with from now on." "We were talking about that, and saying how you'll probably try to handle everything on your own." Squall (I probably will.) Rinoa "They know you too well. I do, too, although I haven't been around you that long." "Y'know, when you start thinking, you tend to frown like this." Squall "I'm out of here." Rinoa "Oh come on! I'm sorry!" "But really, we were saying that...well..." "You can't handle everything on your own." Squall "!!!" Rinoa "That's it! Just let out anything!" "Anything..." "We want you to talk to us a little more. That's all." "Y'know, if there's anything you want to tell us, or anything we can do, don't hesitate to let us know." "I know it's not easy but I wish you would trust us and rely on us a little more." Squall (Am I that untrusting...? Maybe I'm this way because I'm scared.) (Nothing lasts in this world.) (It feels great to have friends who believe in you, and adults you can rely on.) (That's why it's so dangerous, especially if you become used to it.) (Someday you're bound to lose everything. Everybody around you will be gone.) (Then what are you left with? Nothing. Nobody...It's so miserable.) (And it's inevitable. It's so hard to recover from something like that.) (I never ever want to deal with that again. I can't. Even if it means being alone...) From here, the conversation can take a different turn, depending on what music is being played Folk tune Squall (...for the rest of my life.) Rinoa "What a night. Great music...Good-looking guy..." "Not only is he good-looking. He's the sweetest guy...a great listener." "Right now, he's seriously thinking about what I said." "He's shy and doesn't say anything, but I know." "So, what do you think? None of our business?" Squall "I appreciate your concern...But..." Rinoa "No 'buts'!" "Just think about this." "This might be the only time we'll all be together." "So, as long as we're together, we might as well enjoy each other's company and...just talk, right?" Squall "...Just for now, huh?" "Forget it. I don't want friends who won't be around tomorrow." Rinoa "Gosh, you're such a pessimist." "There are no guarantees in the future." "That's why TODAY, the time we have now, is important." "Squall, we wanna help you, as much as we can, for as long as we can." "We all love you. There, I said it. Please don't freak out. We just wanna live, y'know, live through this time with you, together." Squall "......Together...?" Rinoa "Keep it in the back of your mind." "Call on us whenever you need to." "We'll be waiting." "Like I said, who knows what's gonna happen in the future...but I have a feeling we'll be together for a while." "So, what's on your mind? Do you have any dreams, Squall? Anything you want to do with your life?" Squall (......I've never thought about it.) "That's something I'd rather not talk about." "What about you?" Rinoa "...I don't know. I guess I'd rather not talk about the future, either." "But right now..." "...I wanna stay right here...like this." Slow Tune Rinoa "I don't get it. What's going on?" Squall (Huh!? What?) (Oh me?) "Sorry about that." "So...are we finished here?" Rinoa "What? No, I didn't mean you. I was talking about the music." "I love this piece and it's been terrible for the last few minutes. Geez, what's wrong with them?" Squall "Oh. Well...I'll see you later, alright?" Rinoa "Wait! You're not getting' off that easy. You still owe me an answer." Squall (Answer for what...? Oh...) "Fine. I'll ask for help when I need it. I'll try to trust everybody more often." "Ok?" Rinoa "What is your problem!? Why do you have to be like that!?" "Are you mad or something? Tell me you are, because this really can't be you!" Squall "I'm sorry." Rinoa "You're not sorry! You just wanna get the hell out of here, that's all!" "Geez! Why does it have to be like this!?" "Why!?" Squall (...Oh well. This won't change anything...I think I was honest. I prefer to be alone, right? ...Yeah...) End Scene. Scene: Balamb Garden, Squall's room. Squall tosses and turns in his bed, and his thoughts repeat...the scene changes to the boy outside the building. "...Sis..." "I'm...all alone." "But I'm doing my best..." "I'll be ok without you, Sis." "I'll be able to take care of myself." "Squall, Squall! Please report to the bridge immediately." Squall (...What is it now?) DISC TWO: REUNION Balamb Balamb Garden-Library *Conceited SeeD "Hey, it's you again. Aren't there 3 of you on the library committee?" Library Committee Member "Well, since the 3 of us are so close, we're pretty flexible with out schedules." Conceited SeeD "Is the girl with a pigtail off today?" Library Committee Member "Y-Yes, she is........." "...Can I help you?" Conceited SeeD "Nah...That's ok, thanks." *Library Committee Member "...What do you think? Do you think that maybe HE likes HER?" Balamb Garden-Bridge Quistis "Greetings commander!" Squall "Don't call me that." Xu "We thought you should have a title. So Quistis and I decided on commander." Quistis "Sorry to carry things out on our own, but Xu and I assigned duties." Xu "I'll take care of all the supplies needed in the Garden." Quistis "And I'll help take care of the students with Dr. Kadowaki." "You can just focus on our destination and battle plans." "And, ah...Will you let Selphie rest a while?" "I think she's exhausted from the missile base mission. She could use some rest." "How does that sound to you?" Squall "Fine..." Xu "Alright, I have some reports for you already." Nida "Hey, Squall." "By the way, you know the FH technicians were fixing the Garden, right?" "They just finished. Meaning..." "The Garden's ready to go anytime." "Oh yeah." "I'll be piloting the Garden." "FH technicians taught me everything about piloting this thing." "Let me know when you want to go." Quistis "Any suggestions on where we should go?" Xu "Hey, why don't we go back to [Balamb]?" "We don't know what's happened since we left." "Besides, Balamb may be their next target. It's a harbor town, just like FH." Quistis "You're right. Squall, what do you think?" *Quistis "What does the sorceress really want?" "It doesn't seem something as simple as world domination..." *Quistis (second time) "I wonder is Selphie's feeling better? She's actually a real sensitive type." *Xu "Oh, Squall. I'm a bit surprised." "I didn't think Spade would lose..." "But this is good. I haven't been able to find a worthy opponent lately." "That's right." "Allow me to introduce myself. I am Xu." "Otherwise known as...The CC Group Card Queen Heart." "Whenever you're ready, let's go." *Xu "The ship that took Ellone...Where do you think it is?" "I mean, who are all those people on that ship?" *Xu (Card) "Shall we begin?" <> <> <> <> Xu (if you win) "......Defeat......" "I knew this day would come, but..." "......" "Oh well...You're only the second person to defeat me." "The other is the CC group leader King, the Card Master." "Now that you've defeated the 4-Suits, you'll eventually play the King." "Maybe you can look for the King yourself." "Well, let's play for fun from now on." *Nida "Hmm..." "I had no idea Xu was one of the 4 suits of CC." Xu "Nida, that's a secret." Quistis "I already knew." *Nida "Are we ready to go!?" <> <<(Yes)>> <<(No)>> <> Squall "We're taking off. I'll direct you to our destination." "Announce the departure." Nida "Roger!" "May I have your attention please. This is the bridge." "The Garden will be leaving FH shortly. Please prepare for departure." "I will now hand the mic over to our leader, Squall." Squall "A speech...? Forget it." "Cut the mic!" Garden Controls Triangle: Back Square: Forward Circle: To cockpit Cross: Get on/off Steer with directional button Steer with left stick Forward/Back with right stick R2: Change POV Balamb Garden-Dormitory Squall (inspects bed) <> <> <> <> <> Squall "Sorry. Can you leave me alone?" "You defeated the 4-Suits." "You've proven yourself worthy." Quistis "The CC group leader, the card master King..." "...Is I, Quistis Trepe. All decked out in my uniform!" "Squall, you really are something. I can't believe how much your game has improved." "I knew we were destined to play. Let's begin!" Quistis (if you win) "I can't believe I lost." "Don't get too cocky just yet." "We can challenge each other as equals from now on." "I'm always up for a game, but only in the Garden cockpit." "See you later, Squall." Balamb Garden-Cid's Office *SeeD cadet "Oh...I really wanted to challenge Headmaster Cid." *SeeD cadet (card) "......Why don't we play, then?" <> <> <> <> Balamb Garden-Bridge *Quistis (Card) "Sure, you want to play?" <> <> <> <> *Nida (Card) "I'm pretty good at cards, you know." "I challenge you!" <> <> <> <> Balamb-Entrance Zell "What the hell!? What's goin' on here!?" *Hotel Owner's Wife "I don't know what to do! What's happening to this town!? When can we go in!?" "If I knew this was going to happen, I would have brought my daughter with me!" "I hope she's all right..." *Hotel Owner's Wife (second time and onward) "...Ohh...I hope grandpa's taking care of her..." *Hotel Owner "We were forced out of town days ago. Our daughter's still at home, but there's nothing we can do." "With all these soldiers from Galbadia, you've got to stop and wonder whether Galbadia fell to the hands of the sorceress." *Hotel Owner (second time and onward) "I wonder how the town's holding up...? Was it just a lie, about liberating the town in a few days?" *Hotel Owner (Card) "Cards!? This isn't the time for that!" *Zell "Yo...! What's goin' on in there!?" *Galbadian Soldier "This town is under the control of Sorceress Edea!" "The town is off-limits while we conduct our investigation! It will last for several days!" "Once we're through with our investigation here, you're next. So just stay out and stay put!" "You guys look suspicious. What are you doing here?" Squall "...What's Galbadia doing in a town like this?" Galbadian Soldier "What do you want? Are you residents here?" Zell "YEAH, that's right! At least residents should be allowed in!" Galbadian Soldier "It's OFF-LIMITS! You cannot enter or leave. Do you understand!?" Zell "Hah!? Who do you think you're talkin' to?" Galbadian Soldier "What? What is it now?" Squall "You said the town was off-limits..." "...Does that mean we can't deliver a message, either?" "...That's too bad. We have some info on Ellone..." Galbadian Soldier "W-What? Elle...Wait a minute!" "Tell me everything you know about her! Do you actually know who she is?" Squall "Kind of...But we need to get inside to confirm something." Galbadian Soldier "......" "If you find out any information at all, go talk to the commander. She's staying at the hotel!" "You will be rewarded." Balamb-Town Square *Woman "......" *Galbadian Soldier "HEY! If you're done with your errands, go home!" "If I see you loitering, I'll have to take you in!" *Galbadian Soldier (Second time) "Hey, se's pretty cute....You're a lucky guy." *Galbadian Soldier "The commander is suspicious of small towns like this." "But how in the world are we supposed to find this girl Ellone if we only have her name to go on?" "I think she'll turn up. She won't be able to run from Sorceress Edea." "Then the world according to Edea will begin. Along with our Galbadian rule." *Galbadian Soldier (second time) "If only we had a little more information about this girl..." *Galbadian Soldier "Hmm...Galbadian rule...Has a nice ring to it." *Woman "Whatever's in the store is basically all we have left." "Thanks to Mrs. Dincht, there hasn't been much of a panic, but there's not much we can do." "Those Galbadian soldiers...They're just trying to torture us slowly. Everyone's basically on edge." *Woman (second time) "I wonder if that girl Ellone is really here?" "I know it sounds terrible, but if she's here, I wish they'd find her. That's just how I honestly feel." *Store Keeper "Hello, Zell! I knew you'd be back!" Balamb-Outside Trains Station *Galbadian Soldier "Ughhh......I haven't eaten anything since yesterday with this upset stomach of mine..." "So hungry...Can't even walk straight...Uhhhhhh......" *Galbadian Soldier "What do you want? You shouldn't be walking out here." "If you know anything, go to the hotel and report to the commander." *Shop Staff "Don't buy up too much. Use them wisely." Balamb-Train Station *Station Staff "Understood, sir. The food supply will be delivered to the hotel." Galbadian Soldier "Yeah, that's right. Better not try to cheat us now." "Listen up!" Galbadian Soldier "Sir!" Galbadian Soldier "Sir!" "Be sure to keep your eyes open!" Galbadian Soldier "Sir!" Galbadian Soldier "Sir!" *Galbadian Soldier "(sigh...)(a big one...)" "There's gotta be a more efficient way to find this girl." "Just gather everyone and tie'em up. That's it." "What? You gotta problem with that?" *Galbadian Soldier "Foreign food just doesn't cut it for me. I think about it every time I leave home." "But boy, am I hungry...Feel like I can eat anything. Maybe there's some food on the train..." *Station Staff "It's the army's food supply. They cut off the town's food supply, and still, they make us deliver the food!" "I'm hungry too, you know! And I have to deliver food!? What's up with that?" Balamb-Outside Hotel *Woman "Zell! You sure came back at a good time!" "Do something about these soldiers! They walk about like they own this place!" "If only my hubby were still alive...He would've shown them for sure!" *Man "Did you know there's a reward for information regarding Ellone?" "Any bit of information is fine. Pretty generous, aren't they?" *Galbadian Soldier "What do you want!? If it's the commander you're looking for, I have strict orders not to let anyone through." "...What? Information about Ellone?" "Hmmmm...More rumors?" "You know that we'll get a salary cut if we let'em through without confirmation." "Yeah, I know...In this army your salary gets cut based on just how the boss is feeling..." "I guess it goes with the territory when you can't choose your own boss." Zell "Yo, listen! We have top secret info! Bring the commander out here!" "These guys are kinda...suspicious, huh?" "Yeah, totally." "Have some respect for the captain! The captain is currently on patrol!" *Galbadian Soldier "The captain is currently on patrol! Go and find the captain!" *Galbadian Soldier "The captain will be sure to reward you." "He'll also take full responsibility...Go talk to the captain!" Balamb-Town Square *Galbadian Soldier "The captain? What business do you have with the captain!?" "If you have any useful information, go to the hotel and talk to the commander!" *Galbadian Soldier "The captain's napping spot? How the hell should I know!?" "Well, he's probably not sleepin' in the streets. With his bulky build, you won't find him on top of a roof, either." *Galbadian Soldier "What was that? Where does the captain take a nap?" "You know...I've been wondering that myself." "Before you know it, he's nowhere in sight....Wonder if he has a secret hideout?" Balamb-Residence *Girl "Mommy and daddy haven't come back..." "I can't take it! I can't take it anymore!" *Man "Since her parents are away, I'm packing her bags, so that she'll be able to stay next door." "Don't know what will become of Balamb...I'm sure the sorceress and Galbadia don't give a rotten hoot 'bout this here town." Balamb-Dincht Residence Zell "Ma, I'm home." "Huh?" Zell "We can't stay at the hotel...Aaah, I guess we have no choice!" "Let's just go to my room and rest." "It's not like I'm inviting you guys, ok!? It's 'cause we have no choice!" Balamb-Dincht Residence-Zell's Room Squall "So this is Zell's room?" Zell "Don't go touchin' everything, OK!? I like to keep things clean..." Selphie "Whoo-hoo." Zell "Yo! I just finished sayin' not to touch anything! And now you're on my bed!" Selphie "Well, fine then! I didn't think you were so...anal." "You should feel honored that a very, very cute girl sat on your bed, you know!" "He should thank ME! Right, Squall?" Squall <> <> <> <> Zell "You're siding with her, Squall...?" Selphie "Wow! Now you're gettin' it, Squall!" Selphie "And Zell just doesn't get anything..." Zell "Y-Yo!" <> Zell "Yeah, stop annoying me." Selphie "So are you saying I'm an annoying son!?" "That's it. Squall and Zell, you're both going down a rank." Zell "WHAT!? You...You're kidding, RIGHT!?" <> Irvine "Well, it's not very interesting hangin' out in a guys room anyway..." "Whoa! What is that!?" "These are some o'them old-school rifles!" Zell "Those are my grandpa's! Don't even think about it." Irvine "Oh man, oh man! These are so COOL!" Zell "...Heh-heh...Well...Alright...Go ahead, check'em out." Zell "YOOOO!!! The HELL you doin'!!!?" Squall (......I knew he would...) Quistis "It's so clean for a guy's room." "Hey?" "Zell, I thought you had your T-Board confiscated?" Zell "Heh-heh. Once you reach my caliber, you've gotta have more than one." Zell "What? What's so funny?" Quistis "Hahaha...I just remembered something." "Do you know about Zell's famous 'incident'?" Squall "? What incident?" Quistis "Well, Zell was riding his T-Board in the hallways of Garden. He made a sharp turn and went straight into the woman's res..." Zell "Arrrrr! Enough of that story!" Rinoa "Is that your grandfather, Zell?" Zell "Yep! He's the person I look up to the most! He played a big role in the last war!" "He wasn't just strong. He knew when to attack, when to retreat...Any kind of situation, he maintained his composure and stayed cool..." Squall "...So basically, the opposite of you." Zell "Yo, Squall!!! Why you dissin' me!?" Rinoa "It's probably none of my business, but..." "Maybe you're being a little too 'cool', Squall...?" Squall "......" Zell "Heh, heh, heh...She got you there, Squall." "Why don't you try to show a little more passion...? You know, like me!" Balamb-Dincht Residence-Living Room Zell "Ma, you're safe!" Ma Dincht "Zell! How on earth did you get into town!?" Zell "It's all in the brains, ma. We just said we had some info on Ellone. Piece o'cake!" Ma Dincht "What a relief...I was worried you might have beaten up one of the guards." "The soldiers have threatened that the sorceress will burn the town to the ground, should there be any disturbance." Squall "Sorceress Edea? Is she here?" Ma Dincht "I noticed a woman with the Galbadian army. Gray hair, patch over one eye..." Squall "Must be Fujin. So they're here...?" Zell "Leave it to me! I'll get rid of those jokers!" Squall (...Could Seifer be here, too?) *Ma Dincht "They say the town will be released in several days. I wonder if it's true?" "The whole town's on edge. The residents, the soldiers..." *Ma Dincht (second time and onward) "Control yourself, Zell. It's not like you'll be able to resolve things by fighting." *Ma Dincht (Card) "Cards? You're taking it easy, Zell..." <> <> <> <> *Mother of Big Bad Rascal "Thank you for having us over during these troubled times." "Zell, I'm sure the whole town is counting on you, but don't strain yourself or take any chances." "But maybe just one SOCK in the nose might be good." Zell "Wait, wait, wait...I thought you were concerned about me!?" "Hah! Just wait. I'll show'em what I'm all about!" *Mother of Big Bad Rascal (second time) "But maybe just one SOCK in the nose might be good." *Big Bad Rascal "Yo, Zell! I've been practicin' my special move just for a day like this!" "HYEEE-YAAA! SuuuPER-MIRACLE-KiiiCK!!!" *Big Bad Rascal (second time and onward) "Don't worry. It's my special move, so I'll only use it if I have to!" "Well, I'm off to check things out!" *Mother of Big Bad Rascal "That boy! I told him to stay inside!" "Zell, if you see my son, just drag him back here, please." Balamb-Residence *Big Bad Rascal "Don't cry. I'll sneak out and check up on'em." Little Girl "...But...There's a soldier there..." Big Bad Rascal "I'm faster than a speeding bullet! I can outrun anyone!" Little Girl "...But..." Big Bad Rascal "TRUST ME!" *Girl "Mommy...daddy...I miss you..." Balamb-Entrance *Galbadian Soldier "You need authorization to leave town!" < Big Bad Rascal begins to talk to the hotel owner.> "If you guys want to leave town, you better go report on Ellone!" Balamb-Town Square *Big Bad Rascal "Yo, Zell, thanx man!" "I was able to talk to the hotel man while you distracted the guard!" "Next time, I'll take care of everything! Just give me a holler when you wanna leave town." *Big Bad Rascal (second time) "Next time, I'll take care of everything! Just give me a holler when you wanna leave town." "Wanna leave town?" <> <> <> <> Balamb-Residence *Girl "Hee, I'm ok now. I got my daddy's cards." "I'm gonna keep'em as a good luck charm. I'll be ok now." *Girl (Card) "These are my daddy's cards but...I'll play with you for a little while." <> <> <> <> Balamb-Outside Train Station *Galbadian Soldier "The captain? It's the captain's nap time now!" "...Oops, ahh...I mean...he's on patrol now!" "He's a very hard worker, always out patrolling! So don't bother him!" *Galbadian Soldier (second time) "He's a very hard worker, always out patrolling! So don't bother him!" Balamb-Outside Hotel *Man "Huh? The captain? Maybe you should check the harbor area?" "I hear the search dog barking over there quite often. Word has it, they use that dog to look for the captain sometimes, too." *Woman "Say again? Why are you kids looking for the captain, anyway?" "If you're going to raid the place, do it while you're still young." "Mom, if they do that, the Galbadians will burn this town to the ground!" Balamb-Docks *New Assistant "Zell! YES, you're finally here!" "You have to go avenge my boss! Those Galbadians broke the boss' arm!" "All he did was ask a question! He wanted to know what was to become of Balamb!" "Oh man...If only I were as strong as you, Zell." *New Assistant (second time and onward) "That's it! I'll set a bomb in this car and..." "Oh man...I can't use the skills my boss taught me for the kinda stuff..." *Man behind trucks "How's it goin'? Is there any way I can help?" Squall "Who...or rather, what are you? "Shhhh!......Keep your voice down, man..." "There's only 1 story here. Y'know, Ellone. You'll get nothin' by givin' info to those Galbadia soldiers." "If ya find out anythin', come to me. Those Galbadians have no intention of payin'. I'll give ya money for it. You have my word." Zell "Pshhh! Hey, do you know where the captain is? We need to find him to see the commander." Tabloid Guy "The captain, eh...If you wanna know, it'll cost ya. I have to eat too, y'know?" "I got 3 types for ya:" <> <> <> <> <<...Forget it>> <> "Whoa, thanks man! You're pretty rich...Well, anyway..." "The captain's at the end of the harbor. I saw him go down with a fishin' rod." "Here in Balamb, the Balamb fish is quite a delicacy. Maybe that's what he's after." <> "Cool, thanks man. Looks like the kid made it out ok." "And you still can't find the captain...? Maybe you can use the dog to find the captain?" "Nothin' beats a dog when it comes to scent. If you see the dog run, chase it. I think it's used to sniffin' out the captain. <> "Hey, thanks man....Here's the scoop. This is the place where the captain USED to nap." "The reason why he no longer sleeps here, is because the commander nearly ran him over when she went out lookin' in a car." "So I don't think you'll find him here. It's suck to be run over while you're asleep." <<...Forget it>> "Man you guys are CHEAP! Everythin' has a price, y'know?" <> *Man "I already TOLD YOU! I do not KNOW where the captain is!" "If you can't find him in a small town like this, someone must be hiding him." "What could he be doing by himself for such a long time?" *Man (second time) "...What was that? A nap? That's a possibility." "But...no one can find him, right? Maybe he's somewhere inconspicuous...?" *Man "We were just talking about that girl Ellone..." "If she landed in this here town, would she be careless enough to actually stay here?" *Man (second time) "In order to get these soldiers out, we're gonna have to find a substitute for Ellone." "A sacrifice...? Hoo-boy, what am I thinking...?" *Galbadian Soldier "Just be grateful to Galbadia that this town hasn't gone up in a sea of flames." "Sorceress Edea has the power to wipe this town out, you know?" Balamb-Wharf *Galbadian Soldier "All I do is just crouch all day and look for clues." "Ellone's possessions...Some scent for the dog to go by..." *Galbadian Soldier "Oh, the captain? Yeah, he was just fishing here." "He caught a few and got really excited." "Said he was gonna eat'em right away." Balamb-Dincht Residence *Ma Dincht "Just now, a man came in and asked if he could use the kitchen..." "I think he cooked some fish. The whole room is filled with this strange odor." *Ma Dincht (second time) "Must've been pretty bad fish to give off this odor. I wonder if he's really going to eat it?" "Said he was going to eat with his men. Hope nothing happens to them..." Balamb-Dincht Residence-Living Room *Mother of Big Bad Rascal "Peee-Uuuu! What is this awful smell!? The stench is clogging my pores!" Balamb-Train Station *Galbadian Soldier "Ughhh...I thought it smelled funny...Ughhh..." "C...Captain...How could you...? How could you do this to us...?" *Galbadian Soldier "C-Captain...F...Fish..." "N...I feel...N-Numb..." *Station Staff "Don't look at me! An important-looking man came and offered the soldiers some fish." *Station Staff (second time) "Hmmm...These symptoms appear to be caused by a 'Badamb Fish'. They're similar in appearance to 'Balamb Fish'." "They should be all right in a few hours....But that man from Galbadia..." "He ate the same stuff, too! I wonder how he's feeling...?" *Station Staff (third time) "Perhaps he went to the Town Center." "That's about the only place you can go from here." Balamb-Docks *Galbadian Soldier "Where's my relief...? I thought someone was supposed to relieve me after patrolling the station." "Rule number one: Never be a second late! 1 second can mean the difference between life or death! You have to go all out!" "Same when running after a search dog! Run after it with all your might!" *Galbadian Soldier (second time) "Same when running after a search dog! Run after it with all your might!" Balamb Garden-Wharf *Galbadian Soldier "I've been told to use this dog to find Ellone." "But without her scent to go by, what can we do?" Squall "It's Raijin!...Come on!" *Galbadian Soldier "...Heeheehee...Grandmaaaa...!" *Galbadian Soldier "F-Flower fields..." *Station Staff "Was that...?" "That's the man! He's the one that brought the fish!" *Station Staff (second time) "...That man...He must have an iron stomach..." Balamb-Outside Train Station *Galbadian Soldier "...Well...ahh...It's like this..." "...Raijin's the right hand man of Seifer, who's serving as the sorceress' knight." "So basically...we're nothing compared to him!" Balamb-Town Square *Galbadian Soldier "Looks like the captain made it back to the headquarters before the commander could get upset with him." "The commander can be pretty scary when she's mad..." *Galbadian Soldier "I just saw the captain run by in a hurry...I wonder what's up?" "Maybe they finally found Ellone?" Balamb-Dincht Residence Ma Dincht "The smoke and that odor are finally gone. You don't smell it, do you?" "Why don't you rest up a bit?" *Mother of Big Bad Rascal "I'm worried about my boy..." Balamb-Outside Hotel Galbadian Soldier "Hey, you! Stand back. This could be dangerous!" "The commander's just about to..." "YEOW! "Ouuuch..." "F-Fujin...C-Control your temper, ya know?" "I was patrollin', just like ya told me, I even woke up that search dog, sleepin' on the job, ya know?" "You guys help me out here!" "We've gotta calm Fujin down, ya know!?" Zell "RAIJIN!!!" Raijin "Wooooow! What are you guys doin' here!?" Zell "We're here to liberate Balamb, ya know!?...I mean...uh...We're here to liberate Balamb!" Raijin "Seifer told us to give you a whoppin' if we saw you, ya know!" "You soldiers help me out, too!" Battle with Raijin and 2 G-Soldiers. Zell "You'll pay for this, Raijin!" Raijin "Ughhh, you got me, ya know..." After the battle Zell "OHHHH YEAHHHH! The commander's gonna get a whoopin' too!" Zell "So I guess you're the commander! Pack your bags and get the hell outta Balamb!" Fujin "...RAIJIN, DEFEATED...?" Zell "That's right, BABY! Now, where's Seifer and the sorceress!?" "You're all goin' DOWN!" Squall "Zell, calm down." "Fujin, looks like you're on your own. Are you still willing to fight?" Fujin "RAGE!" "BWAHA HA HA HA!!! She's not alone!" Zell "W-Who's there!?" Raijin "Major come-back, ya know! Actually, I feel a lot betta, ya know!" "I feel invincible, ya know!" Zell "How the...!? I thought we defeated you!" Battle with Raijin and Fujin Raijin "Time to get serious, ya know!?" Fujin "I...WITHDRAW. RAIJIN, GO." Raijin "Ouuuch! Not bad, ya know..." Raijin "Fujin, I lost too, ya know..." After the battle Squall "Are the two of you taking orders from the sorceress?" Fujin "NEGATIVE!" Raijin "The sorceress has nothin' to do with us, ya know!? We're actin' on out own!" Squall "Own plan...?" Raijin "We're on Seifer's side, ya know!" Squall "...That's up to you, but..." "Enough is enough. This isn't an internal Garden conflict." Raijin "We can't back out, ya know..." Fujin "NEGATIVE." Raijin "Seifer has a lot of followers, but we're his only friends...We're a posse, ya know...?" "The Galbadian Soldiers are only listening to Seifer 'cause they fear the sorceress." "Without us, Seifer wouldn't have a posse, ya know...?" Zell "If you guys stand behind him that much..." "Tell frickin' Seifer to stop this nonsense!" Fujin "AFFIRMATIVE!" Raijin "We ain't no sell-outs!" "We're behind Seifer all the way, ya know!?" Squall "Ok...Understood." "So you want nothing to do with Garden now?" "...From now on, we're not gonna hold back." (...I guess that's how it goes. That's what comrades are all about...) Rinoa "You're just gonna let them go? Squall?" Raijin "Don't wanna...talk anymore, ya know......Kinda painful...ya know..." Fujin "WIMP!" Fujin "RUN!" Rinoa "...I feel sad." Squall "Friend or foe...It all comes down to circumstance." "That's how we were raised. It's...nothing special." (Nothing special...Is that true? Then...What is this I'm feeling?) "Let's go." DISC TWO: REUNION Trabia Garden Balamb Garden-Bridge Quistis "Where are we going next?" Selphie "Hello, s'cuse me!" Squall "What is it?" Selphie "Have you decided on a destination?" Squall "Still thinking." Selphie "Um...Can we maybe go to Trabia Garden?" "It's like...in the mountains, so maybe the sorceress will leave it alone..." "But maybe...You know?" Squall (But I thought it was destroyed by missiles.) (Oh, I see...That's why. Of course she'd want to go.) "I'll keep that in mind." Selphie "Thanks." *Xu "Where's our next destination?" *Quistis "Selphie...She's trying hard to act cheerful." Balamb Garden-Outside Classroom *SeeD cadet "Man, a flying Garden. How strange..." *SeeD cadet (Card) "Oh, a game!?" <> <> <> <> *Girl "Where are we going now?" *Girl "And the Garden rides off into the sunset again." Balamb Garden-Classroom *Selphie "It gives you a lot of info about Garden. It's pretty cool!" *Irvine "So like...I've been thinking about this for a while now..." "Maybe you should loosen up a bit? You'll be sure to get girls that way...!" *Irvine (second time) "Hmmm...tough choice..." "Now, do I go for the girl with the pigtail, or the one with the bob? Or how 'bout that brunette...?" Balamb Garden-Computer-Garden Square *Good luck, Squall! *It'll be a walk in the park for you. *I don't expect fancy speeches from you. Just lead the way for us. *We're counting on you. Balamb Garden-Elevator Hall 2F *Member No. 109 "Hey, good luck! We're counting on you." Balamb Garden-Centre East *Cadet "I...I fought, too. And...and victory was mine!!!" *Zell "Fujin, Raijin and Seifer...So they'll be our enemies next time..." "Well, I'll just make'em snap out of it with these fists o'mine!" *Zell (second time) "Man, I'm so glad Balamb's okay." Balamb Garden-Library *Rinoa "The library's taking requests for books right now. Maybe I should put in some requests, too!" "...What kind of books do I want......Hmmmm..." Balamb Garden-Library-Reading Room *Girl "It's not everyday you get to experience your academy flying." "I wish I could tell my little brother all about this new and exciting experience..." *Cadet "Because of all that chaos that went on, I don't have to take that make-up test anymore, but now I have to write a report instead!" "Instructor Aki! You're being too hard on me!" Balamb Garden-Library "Zell! Wait up, Zell!" "We're on the 'Let's Find Out More About Zell committee." "Indeed we are." Zell "W-W-What!?" Zell Committee Member "Just answer a few questions, okay? Don't think too hard about them." "Okay, first question. What is your favorite color?" Zell "HUH!? Well...Let's see..." <> <> <> <> <> Zell Committee Member "Okay, next. What's your favorite food?" Zell "I'm pretty picky with food, so..." <> <> <> <> <> Zell Committee Member "Okay, last one. What type of girls do you like?" Zell "HUHHH!?...Well...Umm...Err..." "Hey, library committee members! What are you doing slacking off!? Come here, now!" Library Committee Member "Pooey! Just when things were getting interesting..." "What a bummer! Really bad timing!" "Thanks Zell! Talk to you later!" Zell "...Oh...Okay..." Balamb-Entrance *New Assistant "Boss, we did it. The Galbadians are gone, and so is their Garden." "Thanks for all your help. Now the boss can rest in peace." Mechanic "YO! I'm still alive, bonehead!" New Assistant "Boss, is that you!? Oh man! I thought you were dead for sure!" *New Assistant (second time) "You know...I was wondering..." "If my boss had croaked, do you think he would've left me the shop?" *Man "I'm so happy to be back here. For a while, I didn't know what I was gonna do." "It's been crazy lately. First, we see the Garden flying by, and next thing you know, the Galbadians are taking over our town." "What's next? Sorceresses, monsters, natural disasters? Geez!" Balamb-Outside Train Station *Woman "I overheard Galbadian soldiers talking about Esthar..." "It's supposed to be some super high tech country, but nobody knows where it is. I wonder what the people there are like?" Balamb-Dincht Residence *Ma Dincht "Welcome back, Zell. I hope you're all right." Balamb-Docks *Garden Student "Hey Squall, how's it going?" Squall "You're here again?" Garden Student "I got nowhere to go. I went back the other day and the Garden was gone." "I guess that's what I get for ditching too many times, eh...? Oh well..." Balamb Garden-Wharf *Man "Beautiful ocean, isn't it...? Not like my hometown...This is the real thing..." "My hometown is completely polluted with oil now..." "I guess if you saw it everyday, you wouldn't notice the transformation." *Man (second time and onward) "I've come to realize this by looking at the blue, clear ocean here." "There must be many things in this world that fade away unnoticed..." Timber-Entrance *Security Guard "No matter what happens, don't panic." "That's the sign of...a pro." *Security Guard "Yeah, so your daughter loves cats, but..." "...I don't know about that man." Timber-Outside Hotel *Girl "Mommy told me when Timber becomes in-de-pen-dent...I can have her." *Girl (second time) "How does it become in-de-pen-dent? Do you know?" *Woman "Oh...Maybe I should let her have a cat now? Who knows when we'll get our independence...?" "But young kids should learn that you don't always get what you wa...ACHOOO!!!" *Woman (second time) "By the way, I heard that you guys travel around the world." "Oh! That was a...secret. I'm sorr...ACHOOO!!!" Timber-Outside Timber Maniacs *Man "My girlfriend's doggin' me for being such a loser." "If only someone had told me not to give up back than...I would've tried harder." "A simple word of encouragement might have helped..." *Woman "I can't believe the Forest Owl's train was destroyed!" "Now I won't ever see Watts dashing after it again." Timber-Residence *Woman "I'm so proud of my daughter." "You guys help your parents out, too, while you can." "They may not ask for it, but it'll make them really happy." *Girl "It's quite tough being the eldest daughter. I have a lot of responsibilities..." "But I love my parents who adopted me and my twin brothers." Timber-Residence-2F *Boy "That kitty...It looks bigger and bigger. Am I imagining it?" *Boy "The kitty's eatin' up all r food..." "He doesn't care...Just keeps on eatin' n' eatin'..." Timber-Town *Woman "Hey, nice work, everyone. You're all pretty good." "I used to get fired up like that when I was younger." "I mellowed out after I turned 20, though. Right, Bob?" "Yes, Jane. You're an adorable lady now." "But you were just as attractive when you used to beat me up." Timber-Pub *Man "I challenge you to a card game." <> <> <> <> Timber-Train Station "HURRY! The train's coming!" Girl "EeeeeeK! Ouuuch..." Timber-Hotel Room Girl "Thank you...for your help." Timber News Young Girl Saved in the Nick of Time by Brave Young Man! Timber-Hotel *Woman "My dream is to create the ultimate diorama!" *Woman (second time) "I'm looking for a boyfriend who appreciates my hobby!" Deling City-Entrance *Galbadian Soldier "The great Sorceress Edea has moved into Galbadia Garden." *Galbadian Soldier "Lately, there's been a bunch of SeeDs from Balamb Garden coming here to fight the sorceress." *Galbadian Soldier "Former formidable enemies sure make powerful allies." *Galbadian Soldier "SeeDs don't stand a chance against the sorceress. She'll squash them like bugs. Boy, am I glad she's not my enemy." Deling City-Main Square *Woman "Oh, Miss Edea...You have such great taste." "Beautiful yet a little risque...Excellent use of make-up!" Deling City-Main Street *Person "Edea promised this country a future. A future, even for a nobody like me." "Edea has given divine protection, even for someone plain, like me." *Man "Long live sorceress Edea! We can take over Esthar now!" "YEAHHHHH!!!" "YEAHHHHH!!!" "YEAHHHHH!!!" *Man "I felt a charge of energy during the parade. I know now that I have to abide by her." *Man "President Deling? Yeah, a good guy on the outside, but basically a loser." *Woman "Woman power from here on in. It's about time a woman took charge of this world." *Woman "It's true about what Edea said. Reality bites." "You have to defend yourself to survive. The sorceress is here to protect us." *Woman "Sorceress Edea...Her words speak the truth." *Woman "I learned in the Garden that any person can inherit a sorceress' power directly from a sorceress. That's how their legacy lasts." "I used to be a student at the Garden. Not a very good one, though." *Woman "Oh...what strength. What power. She's beautiful." *Woman "Sorceress Edea...Now she's what I call a real queen." *Man "That guy just talked the talk. He never walked the walk. He was such a greedy bastard." "Yeah it's terrible he got killed like that, but I think he deserved it." *Galbadian Soldier "The government has shut down for the time being" "It's in a transitional phase right now, with Edea preparing to establish her control over Galbadia Garden." *Galbadian Soldier "It's great eh?" "We've feared sorceresses for so long, and now we have one to guide us as our ally." Deling City-Caraways Mansion *Galbadian Soldier "General Caraway was dismissed of his duties after the sorceress rose to power." "Rumor has it that he may have been involved with an assassination plan." Deling City-Caraways Mansion-Living Room *General Caraway "Please take care of Rinoa." <> <<(Ask about the sorceress)>> <<(Ask about Esthar)>> <<(Ask about cards)>> <<(Ask about the sorceress)>> General Caraway "Galbadia is completely at the mercy of the sorceress. This country is now merely a tool for her." "Fearing the sorceress, the rest of the world will unite against Galbadia. I fear it will be the Sorceress War all over again..." "Our enemy Esthar was also ruled by a sorceress...The same thing is happening to Galbadia. How foolish of you, Deling..." <<(Ask about Esthar)>> General Caraway "The powerful nation to the east, Esthar is our worst threat. It's the country that took over the world with Sorceress Adel." "Ever since the end of the war, Esthar has kept silent. No one knows what became of Sorceress Adel. Esthar itself remains hidden and isolated." "We were afraid of Esthar. We occupied other countries to build up a force. Things have been going awry ever since then." <<(Ask about cards)>> General Caraway "I have my daughter's card, but I don't use it in my hand very often." "However, I will think about it if you give me your Ifrit card. Of course, you will need to beat me to get my daughter's card." <> *General Caraway (Card) "What do you say we play some cards together?" <> <> <> <> General Caraway (if you lose Ifrit card) "I accept it gratefully." *General Caraway "Please take care of Rinoa." <> <<(Ask about the sorceress)>> <<(Ask about Esthar)>> <<(Ask about cards)>> <<(Ask about cards)>> General Caraway "I lost the Ifrit card you gave me the other day..." "To whom, you ask? The former Galbadia Garden master, Martine. We've both been persecuted by Edea." <> Winhill-Town Square *Girl "You can't get me in here. Nah nahnah nah nah." *Girl (second time and onward) "Hey, we're playing shadow-stepping. Do you wanna play, too? My brother's It. Don't let him step on your shadow, or you'll be It." *Boy "No! You cheated!" "Stop it!" *Woman "Oh, hello. I've never seen you all before. Are you here to buy flowers?" "You see these flowers in the casks? I grew all of them. Aren't they pretty?" *Woman (second time and onward) "I'm gonna use them to make potpourri. Maybe liquor and sugar preserves, too." "Oh, and I can also make medicine. Although it's gonna taste very bitter." *Man "Originally, we were opposed to letting outsiders into our village. But I'm glad we hired those two guys for security." "Before they came, the kids couldn't even play outside." *Man (second time and onward) "A while back, we let a wanderer named Laguna live here with us." "Everything was fine in the beginning, but he ended up stirring up a major disaster." "Like I said, it was a while back, but the old folks are still really cautious with outsiders." *Man (Card) "I don't mind playing against strangers. As long as they know how to play..." <> <> <> <> Winhill-Mansion *Woman "My husband is very upset by the fact that the vase is missing." "A ghost? Oh my, pu-lease...There's no such thing...Is there?" *Woman (second time and onward) "Come to think of it, I've noticed some strange things lately, like stuff in the house being rearranged by itself." "Perhaps it was because of an earthquake when we were still asleep?" *Man "Mt precious vase is missing! The vase that has been passed down in my family for generations!" "So many unusual things happening lately! I bet you there's a ghost here!" *Man (second time and onward) "I heard from the previous owner, a car rammed itself through here! This mansion is cursed, I tell you!" Winhill-Pub-2F Squall (Raine...?) Squall (...No.) "Hey! Who do you think you are, barging into my house like this!? Get out of here right now!" *Woman "I thought I told you to...What's with you? Do I remind you of someone? I'm not her ghost or anything, all right?" "Then again, there are spirits lurking within these walls." *Woman (second time and onward) "Spirits that inspire my art. Scared you there for a sec, huh?" "It's true, though. Often, I would sit in this room quietly, and all of a sudden, sense a mysterious fragrance in the air." "There are white flowers downstairs..." "Can you sense their fragrance?" Winhill-Pub Squall (Raine...?) Squall "What is that...?" Received [Vase Piece]! Winhill-Flower Shop *Old Lady "How are you today? Magnificent weather, isn't it?" "Are you here to visit an acquaintance? What do you think of our village? It's very small and boring, isn't it?" "Do you like flowers?" <> <> <> <> "Those white ones are really beautiful, aren't they? A woman named Raine gave them to me." "They bloom beautifully every year. It's unfortunate that she's no longer with us." "If only she had stayed away from that outsider..." "Nobody understood flowers as well as Raine." <> "Flowers are amazing. The more heart you put into them, the more they respond." <> Squall (inspects the flowers) "What's this...?" Received [Vase Piece]! *Old Woman "Flowers bloom over and over. I wonder is people do the same?" Winhill-Side street "Hey guys! Better watch your step!" "Hey, watch where you're going. The flowers are beautiful, but don't get distracted by them." Winhill-Chocobo Crossing Squall "What's this...?" Received [Vase Piece]! Received [Gysahl Greens]! Received [Phoenix Down]! Winhill-Exiting Road-Residence *Old Woman "Wow, I've never seen you kids around before. What brings you here?" *Old Woman (second time and onward) "If you love flowers, I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay here. That's all we have." "Not many youngsters come here or stay here...They're all outside, chasing their big dreams." *Old Man "There used to be a flower shop in the town square. It was owned by a woman named Raine. She lived there with a little girl named Ellone." "Raine was so good with flowers. She made wreaths for our harvest festivals." "Her wreaths of white flowers were most beautiful." "We'll never see wreaths like that again. Ellone was so adorable..." "...Wearing those wreaths over her head and prancing around like an angel." *Old Man (second time and onward) "How long has it been since Raine passed away?...I hope Ellone is doing well." *Old Man (Card) "It's been a while since I played." <> <> <> Winhill-Hotel *Man "It's really slow here during the afternoon." "The day goes by really fast is you just sit around here." "Hey, we have guests. Take care of 'em, will ya?" "So, you'll be staying here?" <> <> <> <> Winhill-Exiting Road *SeeD "Hey, youngsters...What can we do for ya?" "We're mercenaries hired by this town. You better not mess with us." "Plus, we graduated from Garden, you know." "...Huh? You're Garden students, too?" "And you're actually a SeeD!?" "Hahaha...So that makes you our junior. Keep up the good work. Hahaha..." *SeeD "L-Listen...That's what he says, but actually, we didn't graduate." "We...ahh, kinda quit...You know, we're dropouts..." "But protecting a small town like this was actually a good choice for us." *SeeD cadet "The mercenary life is quite nice. The pay's good, with room and board!" "I've heard there's an undercover figure that helps this town out." "I wonder if this person has some kind of sentimental attachment to this place?" *SeeD Cadet (Card) "Are SeeDs good card players?" <> <> <> <> *Shopkeeper "You a customer, or just lookin' to play?" <> <<(...A customer)>> <<(A game, of course)>> <<(...Nothing)>> <> Balamb Garden-Library *Library Committee Member "(sigh...) I'm bored..." "It's nice to be able to visit other cities, but if you're not careful, you could be left behind." "With all that turmoil in Galbadia and the sorceress...it's dangerous..." *Library Committee Member (second time) "By the way...How long must I be on the library committee?" Dollet-Entrance *Salesclerk "So like, if you move around in a car...it's like, real fast and real safe..." <> <> <> <> *Salesclerk (Card) "So like, you wanna play cards...?" <> <> <> <> Dollet-Docks *Man in Wheelchair "I LOVE THE OCEAN!!! Phew...I feel much better..." "People see me as a quiet, shy teen, but I'm really a scuba-divin' lovin', Paaaaaaaaassionate man!!!" "My brother's an excellent swimmer, too!" "Yeah, my brother's the one who taught me how to scuba dive." *Man in Wheelchair (second time) "And one of these days, I'm gonna learn how to sail. Wish me luck!" "Wooo! Woooooo! Wooooooooo!" "I'll be there to support you!!! Maybe...I'll learn, too, and set sail with you!" "Ever since we were little, she would always copy me." "But it's not like she's all talk, either. Sad thing is, I'm the one who ends up teaching her..." *Girl "Isn't my brother so cool...!?" "I'm so proud of him! Woooooo! Go bro...Go bro!!!" Dollet-Beach Stairs *Man "Hi! So, you think the city looks a lot cleaner or what?" <> <> <> <> "I must say, you've got a good eye for my craftsmanship." <> "Huh!? You sound like you saw what it looked like before!" <> "Wait a minute...Don't tell me you 3 are the ones who ran away from the huge robot...!" <> <> <> <> "Oh...Well, whatever. Anyway, it's my job to make repairs." <> "So be sure to let'em know that they owe 1,370,000 Gil for the damages!" *Man (Card) "How 'bout a game of cards?" <> <> <> <> *Kid "Ready or not, here I come!" <> <> <> <> "Wait...? Huh...?" "C'mon mister! We're playing here!" Squall "Mister...? I'm only 17..." <> "Okaaay...Where could he be..." *Hiding Kid (Go away...I'm playin' hide-and-go-seek!) *Hiding Kid (second time) (Alright! This should be a good spot! Heehee, today's snack is all mine!) *Hiding Kid (third time) (Uhhh...I have to got to the bathroom...) *Hiding Kid (fourth time) (Uhhh......Can't...hold it much longer...) Kid "Hah! Found you!" *Hiding Kid (fifth time and onward) (Uhhh...Uh-oh...Accident...) *Kid "My brother always hides in the same spot! It's no fun...!" Dollet-Lapin Beach *Girl "......Mom..." *Girl (second time) "......I want you to come home." Dollet-Main Street *Boy "......" Dollet-Residence Old Man "Nooooo! W-What is this BONE doing on my painting!?" "Why...Why...WHY...!?! Everytime I'm almost done with my painting...you...!!!" "Forget it! I'm going to the beach to let off some steam...!" "Next time you pull a prank like this, I'm going to 'cuchi-cuchi-coo' the back of your neck! Understand!?" *Boy "Regular paintings are boring. That white bone is my way of expressing myself!" "My grandpa always tells me that artists have to be novel and original..." Squall (inspects the painting) "It's a white bone, alright...Hey, I know this place..." Dollet-Main Street Squall "There used to be a dog here..." "Where did it go?" Dollet-Lapin Beach *Old Man "My Grandson...He always doodles all over my painting just when I'm about to finish." "Really..." "Does he really hate me that much...?" "...I don't think so..." *Girl "His doodles show the secret hiding place of a doggie." Dollet-Main Street *Woman "He's late...I told him to meet me in front of the pub." "What's taking so long?" Dollet-Pub *Bartender "Welcome. We have Sylkis, Mimett, and even the hard stuff..." "Oh...Kids shouldn't be in here, you know?" *Bartender (second time) "I'm just workin' part-time here, so don't cause me any trouble." "If there's somethin' you wanna say, go talk to the owner upstairs!" *Man "Ahh...A cold one after work sure hits the spot!" "What are you talkin' about!? You're always drinking here, night'n day!" "Aha-aha...I guess you're right." *Man (second time) "Ahh...A cold one after playin' ball sure hits the spot!" "What are you talki...After playin' ball...? Yeah, that's it. Right on." *Man "Yeah, that's so true..." <> <> <> <> "It's so much better when there's peace in this town..." <> "It's not a good idea to eat off the floor...I'm feelin' kinda queasy..." <> *Woman "The only reason why I came to this city is because I head there were lots of rich men here..." "But you know...(sigh) All the rich, young men are married with families!" *Woman (second time) (A little too young, but......He'll do.) "Excuse me, but how do I look?" <> <> <> <> "I know. (sigh...) But..." "Maybe I should go for older men...?" <> "...O-Oh...I guess I'm not your type..." "H...Hahahaha..." (Thump thump...Thump thump...H-How did he know I was a man...??? He must have a sixth sense...) <> Dollet-Pub-2F *Old man "You don't know?" <> <> <> <> "I'll tell you, then. That guy over there...He's the owner of this pub." "When he asks you, 'wanna start?' he means paying a card game. Be sure to think before you answer." <> "I've known him for years...but I've never seen him lose a card game." <> *Old man (Card) "You really want to play so much, lad?" <> <> <> <> *Owner (if you try to go to the walkway) "That's my private room. Don't go in without my permission." *Owner "Wanna start?" <> <> <> <> "Ha ha ha......You even know what I'm talking about?" <> <> "You really want to?" <> <> <> <> "Ha ha ha...Wimping out on me?" <> <> "You'll play a card game with me?" <> <> <> <> Owner (if you win) "Ha ha ha...You're pretty good." "I'll show you to my private room. Come with me." Dollet-Pub-Owners Room *Owner "You're only the second one to enter this room a winner. The first was...I'll stop talking." "'Give generously to those who defeat you.' That used to be the code between fighting men." "So I follow that code. Go ahead and take whatever card you want. I'm sorry they're all used and old." Received 5 [Geezard Cards]! Received 4 [Red Bat Cards]! Received 3 [Buel Cards]! Received 2 [Anacondaur Cards]! Received 1 [Cactaur Card]! "Oh...and ah...Don't tell the old guy that you're the second guy that beat me." "...You know what I mean. I have a reputation to live up to. Plus, I don't wanna disappoint him." *Owner "Have you acquired any...rare cards?" "I used to have many, but lost them all 5 years ago." *Owner (second time) "Those cards could be anywhere by now. I want them to be." "The thought of someone owning them all is just too much to bear." *Owner (third time) "It used to be that you received rare cards by playing other people. You never received them in battle." "I'm sure an avid player has at least one." *Owner (Card) "Do you want to play a card game?" <> <> <> <> ([OK Shop-1 Rental discount ticket]? It expired 5 years ago...) ([Aphorora Pub-1 drink discount ticket]? It expired 5 years ago...) Received [Occult Fan II]! Received [Potion]! Received [Antidote]! (There's nothing of interest here.) Squall "There's a note in an old magazine..." <> <> <> Heard a rumor that fermenting Anacondaur in alcohol makes high quality liquor. Went for a hunt with my drinking buddies and barely escaped death. Tried fermenting our hard-earned prize.......Tasted better than I thought. Just looks dingy and takes a lot of energy to make. <> Squall "There's a note in an old magazine..." <> <> <> Best card game day of my life. Won a lot. The guy's name was Lag...something? You never forget a worthy opponent's name, but an easy win doesn't leave much of an impression. <> Squall "There's a note in an old magazine..." <> <> <> The new owner I hired for the pub is a good guy, but... His meatloaf made me sick for a week. Next time he offers it, I'll have to think of a way to say no. <> Squall "There's a note in an old magazine..." <> <> <> I found out today that this magazine with a goofy name called BOO! Monthly changed its name to Occult Fan. Its articles were always interesting. I think I still have one somewhere. Where did it go? <> Squall "There's a really old book on top..." <> <> <> We met when the winds were becoming warmer. For the first time in my life, I lost. Summer was almost over. I lost again...Why can't I win? I'll win someday. The leaves began changing colors. Still couldn't win. How long must I go on losing? On the night of the first snowfall, I...I proposed. I never knew I'd marry her when we met. I'll end up as her slave. I must do something... <> Squall "There's a worn out book underneath..." <> <> <> Fall, 2nd year. Our daughter was born..........She's very cute. Good thing she looks like her mother. Spring, 3rd year. Getting warmer. My daughter began to walk. She still falls over. She's got a lot of spunk. End of summer, 3rd year. When I returned home I fell into despair. She tried to save our daughter from drowning and...drowned herself. My daughter can't understand the loss. I can't either. Squall (The last entry was...5 years ago.) <> Dollet-Pub-2F *Old Man "You're really good! I quit cards after losing to the owner. So don't challenge me, lad." Dollet-Main Street *Woman "Wow, I don't think I can afford it...I'll get my boyfriend to buy it for me." *Woman (second time) "I'm only window shopping." "Got a problem with that?" *Man "Check out my car! It's brand spankin' new." *Man (second time) "Don't even ask me why I bought it." "I begin to have bad flashbacks..." Dollet-Town Square *Old Man "Can't believe Dollet soldiers became puppets to the Galbadian soldiers." *Old Man (second time) "Back when I was in the military, things were still decent." *Old Man (third time) "Hiring SeeDs will raise our taxes again..." "Better get me a young bride and start havin' children." *Old Woman "Hey old man, would Galbadia try to attack us again?" "Maybe......Controlling the communication tower won't satisfy them." *Old Woman (second time) "So, what would happen if they attacked us again?" "Dollet soldiers are hopeless. We'd probably hire SeeDs again, like last time." *Old Woman (third time) "Mister, I heard SeeD charges a ridiculous amount of money." "At least they're better than those useless Dollet soldiers over there. Ain't that right, grandma?" *Man "Where the heck is she? I told my honey to meet me at the usual place..." "This time around...A romantic candlelight dinner...Then to the hotel...(blush...)" "What're you looking at!? I'm not thinking any dirty thoughts! Go away!" *Dollet Soldier "Off-limits to everyone except Galbadian military officials!" *Dollet Soldier (second time) "Uhhhh......I'm so bored...Huh!!!" "O-O-Off-limits...to anyone except...G-G-Ga...Galbadian military..." "Shoot...I pulled a muscle in my leg." Squall "Now's our chance!" <> <> <> <> Dollet Soldier "Goin' on patrol..." "Wahhhh!" Dollet Soldier "T-T-There's something here!!!" "Oh, it's only a dog...Scared the heck out of me." <> Dollet-Mountain Hideaway *Galbadian Soldier "Hey you...Authorized personnel only! Don't you know this place is off-limits!?" <> <> <> <> "OH, REALLY!> Bring it on!" "Bring out RoboVite 001!" "W-What!?" "Aah...Well...Bring out the next one..." "Bring out RoboSharp 002!" "U...Ugh...Why are our men so incompetent...!?" "IDIOTS!!! We'll get you!" "J-Just kidding! Forget you even saw us!!!" <> "Oh...You kids better go on home, then." "But seriously...Are the Dollet soldiers really standing guard...?" <> Dollet-Town Square Dollet Soldier "Zzz......Z...Huh! Oh, the pain must've knocked me out!" Everything looks ok...Seems like no one passed through...Yeah, no one passed through. Everything's ok....I guess..." Squall (inspects dog) "......? There's a bone..." "And something underneath it." <> <> Received [Potion]! <> <> Dollet-Hotel *Girl "Welcome. Please make reservations at the counter." *Girl (second time) "Don't you think the clerk talks funny?" <> <> <> <> "Right? I just started here, so..." "I thought that was the way we had to speak at this hotel. Well, I'm somewhat relieved..." <> "Oh, she has an accent? Do all people working at this hotel have an accent?" <> *Girl (Card) "Would you like to play some cards?" <> <> <> <> *Clerk "Welcome, y'all. Will y'all be stayin' here?" <> <> <> <> "Thanks, y'all. The bell girl'll take y'all to your room." <> "Y'all come back now. We'll be waitin'." <> *Girl "Welcome, y'all. Please make reservations at the counter, y'all." Dollet-Main Street *Man "Hi sugar! Sorry to keep ya waitin'." *Woman "I didn't wait at all...Honey..." Dollet-Residence Old Man "Everytime I finish a new painting, that boy has to...mess it up! I've had it up to here...!" "Next time he pulls this prank, I'm going to 'cuchi-cuchi-coo' the bottom of his feet!" Squall (inspects the painting) "It's a white bone, alright...Hey, I know this place..." *Boy "I didn't give in to the 'cuchi-cuchi-coo' on my neck!" "From now on, artist have to fight for their creativity!" Dollet-Main Street Squall (inspects dog) "......? There's a white bone." "Looks like there's something underneath..." <> <> Received [Phoenix Down]! <> <> Dollet-Residence Old Man "Not again...I've warned him so many times! That boy...!" "Next time he pulls this prank, I'm going to 'cuchi-cuchi-coo' his ribs!" Squall (inspects the painting) "It's a white bone, alright...Hey, I know this place..." *Boy "The 'cuchi-cuchi-coo' on the bottom of my feet was...pretty rough. But still, I didn't give in!" "I'm an artist who fights oppression!...I'm kinda cool!" Dollet-Main Street Squall (inspects dog) "......? There's a white bone." "And there's something underneath..." <> <> Received [Soft]! <> <> "Hmmm...I wonder if he's feeling sorry?" "Hey!! I told you I'd send you to tickling hell if I catch you being bad!" "But...But...Grandpa, you're always painting. I'm bored!" "You never play with me! But you play with girls! Why?" "T-T-That's because you're always doing bad things!" "Now you've done it. You're going straight to tickling hell!" "Wahhhhh!...Ha ha ha ha...Hahahahahahahaha!" Dollet-Residence *Old man "Perhaps...I should have played with him more often..." "But...I'm too old for sports...Poker...? Hmm......" *Boy "I couldn't fight off the 'cuchi-cuchi-coo' to my ribs...So I'm through with my pranks now." "But...I was able to voice my opinion! I feel much better about myself. I think I've grown up a little." Squall (inspects the painting stand) "Nothing here..." Trabia Garden-Front Gate Squall "Looks pretty bad." "Selphie!" Selphie "A direct...hit?" Zell "...Man, this really pisses me off!" Quistis "...This is terrible." Selphie "...I'm going in." Squall "Be careful." Trabia Garden-Path "Squall!" Irvine "Have you guys seen Selphie?" Quistis "We're looking for Selphie..." Rinoa "Any idea where Selphie is?" Zell "Selphie came by, didn't she?" Squall "Yeah...She ran off ahead." Rinoa "I wonder if there are any monsters around here?" "Come on, Squall, let's hurry after her." Irvine "I bet you she's in shock." "Come on, let's go after her." *Quistis "To think that Balamb Garden might have ended up like this..." "Thank goodness we were able to avoid the missiles." *Irvine "Selphie's in shock. I'm sure of it." "She's not herself. Haven't you noticed, Squall?" *Zell "To tell you the truth, I was shocked when I found out Balamb was occupied." "I think I understand how Selphie feels..." *Rinoa "So this is where Selphie grew up?" "I'm sure Selphie wanted to come by sooner..." Trabia Garden-Fountain Selphie's Friend "So you've been looking after Selphie?" <> <<(Not really)>> <<(Just play along with it)>> <<(Not really)>> Squall "Not really." Selphie "Oh, don't worry about him. That's just the way he is." Selphie's Friend "Maybe it's his way of hiding his feelings for you?" Selphie "Yeah! Right on!" Squall (...Whatever.) <<(Just play along with it)>> Squall "Selphie's been a great help." Selphie "Ahh..." Selphie's Friend "What's wrong?" Selphie "That's not like Squall at all!" Squall (...Whatever.) <> *Selphie's Friend "I'm so glad I saw Selphie." "I feel a lot more cheerful after talking to her!" *Selphie "There should be a basketball court in the back. Wait for me there, ok?" "I want to go catch up with some of my friends." Trabia Garden-Garage *Student "That...Tonberry King!" "Take this! GF summoning! BlahZzz......" *Student "We carried the injured ones out in the car. Me? Nah, I'm not hurt." "I'm just sick. I'm exhausted from tending to everyone." Trabia Garden-Classroom *Woman "Ok, let's do our best to calculate our food and daily supplies!" "The calculator's broken, too, so we have to be extra careful." *Woman (second time and onward) "Ok, do you remember how to multiply? 1x1=1 1x2=2......" "Just kidding!" *Student "Look, look! I found an old book underneath the rubble!" "Maybe there's some writing that tells of a secret treasure? Like, how many steps from Trabia Garden's gargoyle statue...That kinda stuff." *Student (second time and onward) "...Hey? This is someone's diary." "...??? Go south, 5 steps from Trabia Garden's gargoyle statue???" "No way...Are you serious???" *Student (Card) "SURE! Let's play some cards!" <> <> <> <> *Student "Hey...Who are you guys?" "We're Trabia Garden's tech squad." "We all divided into different squads to utilize each of our specialties." *Student "Leave this baby to me...I'll have it up and running in no time." "We're the tech squad." Trabia Garden-Garage "Selphie!" Boy "I'm sorry, Selphie! Can you forgive us?" Selphie "What? Why? Why are you apologizing?" "That teddy bear you gave me...I couldn't save it!" Girl "I can hear him crying...He's lonely!" Selphie "My teddy bear's a lot stronger than you think!" "As long as you're all safe, Mr. Bear's very happy." "Heeey! I can hear him! Mr. Bear's watching over you secretly." "So don't be naughty or sad all the time! Just remember, Mr. Bear is watching you!" *Girl "Okay. I...I promise to be good!" "Tell Mr. Bear I won't be sad or cry all the time, ok?" *Boy "Thanks, Selphie!" *Selphie "Sorry. I'll be there in a sec. Wait by the basketball court, ok?" Trabia Garden-Festival Stage *Basketball Freak "I'm tellin' you, the 'MogMog Moogle' team will make it! And they'll probably play the Mach Chacobos' in the finals!" Boy "Your pronunciation's all wrong! It's chocobos, not chacobos!" *Basketball Freak (second time) "Although this season the 'Moomba Samba' team has a great line-up..." *Boy "We were just talkin' about who would've won the Trabia basketball tournament, if we had played." "It's all because of the stupid missiles." *Basketball Freak (Card) "Just like basketball, there's no way Trabia will lose to Balamb!" <> <> <> <> *Boy "My dream is to play for the 'Mach Chocobos'." *Boy (second time) "But before that, I have to practice so I can be a starter on the 'ChocoKids'." *Student V.P. "Gee! I wish the faculty was a little more reliable!" "What do they expect the student body committee to do under these conditions!?" *Student V.P (second time and onward) "There's nothing in the student manual that explains how to handle a crisis like this..." *Student V.P. (Card) "A challenge? Do I hear a challenge? Hoo-boy, then I can't refuse." <> <> <> <> *Student Body President "We have to remove this missile as soon as possible..." "There's no more threat of an explosion, but if it falls over, it could crush someone." Trabia Garden-Basketball court Squall "We're leaving as soon as Selphie comes back. We're on standby 'til then." (Doesn't seem like the enemy has invaded this Garden yet...Are they on their way?) (Where's the sorceress? We have to find her and...) *Rinoa "You know...ever since I met all of you, I've been doing some thinking." "I can't stop thinking about it...I can't come up with an answer, either." *Zell "Why did the sorceress come into a picture all of a sudden?" "Was she actually waiting for this opportunity?" "Hmm...Wonder if she was living a normal life before all of this?" *Quistis "Why the search for Ellone...?" "Ellone...inviting Squall back to the past, whereas the sorceress searches for it..." "Could it be the sorceress is trying to make that journey into the past, too?" *Irvine "I gotta do somethin' to show that Selphie can depend on me!" Selphie "Sorry to keep you waiting!" "Thanks so much for coming all the way out here, everyone." Irvine "Cheer up, eh?" Selphie "Thanks." "Take me with you when you fight the sorceress, ok?" "I wanna get even. I want my revenge!" Rinoa "Um..." "Do we...have to fight? Isn't there another way?" "Y'know, to avoid any bloodshed?" Zell "Yo!? What the...!? What are you sayin' all of a sudden!?" Rinoa "Maybe someone really smart can come up with a way, so we wouldn't have to fight anymore..." Squall (What are you getting at...?) (If someone can come up with something, that'd be great...) (But no one's doing anything...They're all scared, uneasy. All they do is complain. They just pretend to be thinking.) (They criticize others, but in the end, they can't do anything, either.) (Rinoa, why all this, all of a sudden? What do you expect from me?) (I grew up in Garden. I'm a SeeD. Do you understand?) Rinoa "Squall?" "You have to voice your feelings, or else I won't understand." Squall "You were...part of a resistance movement in Timber, right?" "Unlike others who are all talk, you took to your weapon and fought..." "And now you're saying all this? What happened to you?" Rinoa "I guess...I'm getting scared." "Sometimes...when I'm with all of you..." "I...feel like we're on the same wavelength......you know?" "But when the battles start happening, it's different. Everyone's tempo seems to pick up and..." "...I get left behind. I try to catch up, but it's no use..." "How far is everyone going? I can't hear anyone..." "Once I catch up, I wonder...Is everyone safe? Will they welcome me with open arms?" "......Is everyone ok?" "Well we all make it back together?" "When I start thinking like that..." Irvine "Rinoa, I understand." "Someone might not be there." "Someone you love may disappear before your very eyes." "It's tough when you live your life thinking that way." "But that's why I fight..." Irvine "When I was a little kid...I was about 4 or so..." "I was in an orphanage." Irvine "Plenty of kids...All with no parents..." "It was around the end of the Sorceress War, so I guess it couldn't be helped." "Anyway, that's where I was." Irvine "And out of all the kids there, once was very special to me." "Irvy, wanna play?" Irvine "I really liked this girl, and it made me so happy just talking to her." "Sefie, wha'cha playin'!?" "WAR!" Selphie "Was that orphanage...a stone house?" Irvine "You guessed it..." Quistis "An old house made of stone?...By the ocean?" Irvine "You guessed it..." "I knew right away, when we first met!" Selphie "Heeey! Why didn't you tell us!" Quistis "Yeah! Why didn't you tell us!" Irvine "'Cause you two seemed to have forgotten!" "It just kinda sucked that I was the only one who remembered..." "Spunky little Sefie and bossy little Quisty." Selphie "That is just sooo weird..." Quistis "Huh?" Zell "Hey...Do you guys remember setting off fireworks?" Irvine "That was..." Irvine "This way!" Orphanage-Back *Boy "Sis......Elle..." Orphanage-Bedroom *Boy "Matwyn! Sis isn't here!" "Where's sis!?" Orphanage-Front *Boy "(Sis...Where'd'yoo go? Yoo don't like me anymore?)" Squall (...What a shameful sight.) Beach Irvine "How about this?" Selphie "YEAH!" Zell "The ocean! The lighthouse!" Quistis "We did set off fireworks!" Zell "Yoooooo!!!" Zell "Kids aren't suppose'ta play with fireworks!" Zell "I'm tell-ing!!! I'm gonna tell on yoo!!!" "Cry-Ba-by-Ze-ll! Go back to bed!" Zell "If I remember this, does that mean I was there, too?" Quistis "...We all got in big trouble." Zell "Then...what about my parents in Balamb...?" Orphanage-Bedroom Quistis "The Dinchts in Balamb must have adopted you." Irvine "Yep, that's probably it." Zell "I...was here..." Zell "Yoooo! C'mon! Stop it! Matwyn, help!!!" "CRY-BA-BY-ZE-LL!!!" Selphie "Who's THAT!?" "NAH-NA-NA-NA-NAH!!!" Zell "Stop teasing me, Seifer!" Quistis "Oh my god!" Zell "Seifer...My archenemy..." Selphie "WOW! He was there, too!" Irvine "Well?" Squall (looks at Seifer) (Seifer...Seifer was always Seifer.) Squall (looks at Zell) (Zell...Always crying and screaming.) Squall (looks at Irvine) (Irvine? Sorry, don't remember you.) Squall (looks at Quistis) (Quistis...I think you were difficult to deal with.) Squall (looks at Selphie) (Selphie...Always full of energy.) Trabia Garden-Basketball Court Irvine "Seifer was there, too." Irvine "Except for Rinoa, we were all there." Selphie "Heeey that means..." Squall "Yeah.........I was there, too." Squall "I..." "...Sis..." Squall "I was always waiting for 'Sis' to come back." "I'm...all alone." "But I'm doing my best..." "I'll be ok without you, Sis." "I'll be able to take care of myself." Squall (...I didn't turn out ok at all.) "...Sis Elle..." Squall "Elle...Ellone. So, Ellone was 'Sis'." "She was a bit older than us, and we all used to call her 'Sis'." "Quistis, Zell, Selphie, Irvine, Seifer, Ellone and myself..." "Yeah..." "I'm not sure what the meaning behind all this is, but we were definitely together." Beach Zell "You mean, Sis is Ellone?" Selphie "She's the one that takes us back to Laguna's period." Squall "...She said she wanted to change the past. I don't know why..." Quistis "There can only be one reason for that." Selphie "She must not be happy with the present." Zell "If that's the case, I'm definitely up for helpin' her!" "She's part of our orphanage gang!" Selphie "You didn't even remember who she was!" Irvine "Hey, Selphie...That goes for you, too!" *Irvine "Hmm...So, Sis was Ellone, eh?" *Irvine (second time) "Everyone was fond of Sis, but you, Squall, you kept hoggin' her for yourself." Squall "You sure have a good memory..." "...This is really strange." "I don't think I was adopted because of the way I am." Irvine "Probably the same with Seifer, too. You two must have been at Garden by the age of 5 or so..." Squall "Even so, he's never mentioned anything about growing up in an orphanage." "And nothing about this has ever crossed my mind when I see him, either. Don't you find that odd...?" Selphie "That IS strange...!" "In my case, I had loads and loads of fun after going to Trabia." "That's probably why I forgot about my childhood. That's what I think." "But I don't know what's up with you guys! It's so odd that you would forget!" Quistis "I...remember. Yes, I remember now." "Things didn't work out at my new home." "So I came to Garden at the age of 10." "That was when I first noticed Seifer and Squall." "Seifer and Squall were always fighting." Squall "Yeah...Quistis always used to break us up." Quistis "Yes! That's right!" "Seifer was a kid who always needed to be the center of attention." "But Squall always used to ignore him..." "But eventually they would end up fighting." "Squall could have easily walked away from it, but always took up the challenge." "He should've just ignored him, but Squall, almost in tears, would say..." "'I gotta do my best by myself. Or else I won't be able to see Sis'." "I guess I was trying to take Sis...I mean, Ellone's place." "I tried, but to no avail...That's probably it!" "Even after becoming an instructor, I couldn't stop thinking about Squall." "I thought it was...love. I had to hide my feelings because I was an instructor, but I've come to realize it wasn't." "It was my childhood feelings as a big sister that lingered..." "Oh well..." Irvine (if you try to leave) "Why leave? Let's keep talking." *Irvine "Go talk to Quistis. Seemed like she was shocked..." *Selphie "Hmm...I can't remember." "The orphanage was located...Hm? Hm? Hm?" *Zell "Yo...This is getting' outta hand. We're forgetting way too much." *Quistis "(A misunderstood love...?)" "(Actually, I had completely given up when Rinoa came into the picture.)" "Hey!" "It must be the same for Seifer!" "I'm sure Seifer has forgotten his childhood, too." "But whenever he sees Squall, his inner feelings start to boil, and..." Zell "Is that why he's always pickin' fights with Squall?" Squall "...Why is it that we forgot?" "We grew up together as kids...How's that possible...?" Irvine "How about this?" "...The price we pay for using the GF." "The GF provides us its power." "But the GF makes its own place inside our brain..." Quistis "So you're saying that the area is where our memories are stored?" "No...! That's just a rumor the GF critics are spreading." Zell "So if we keep relying on the GF, we won't be able to remember a lot of things?" Quistis "There's no way Headmaster Cid would allow such a dangerous thing!" Irvine "Then how is it that I remember, while everyone else has forgotten?" "Well...?" "In my case, I hadn't junctioned a GF until recently." "That's why I remember a lot more than you guys." Quistis "How about you, Selphie?" "Your first experience with the GF was when you came to Balamb Garden, right?" Selphie "...Yeah." *Quistis "We gave up our memories in exchange for power..." *Zell "Is it because of the GF that we forget...? Is that why other forces restrain from using GF?" *Irvine "There are some things we're better off not remembering..." "Especially when your life revolves around battles..." *Selphie "I have a confession to make!" Orphanage-Bedroom Selphie "When I was 12, I went on an outdoor training session." "I found a GF inside one of the monsters I defeated..." "I junctioned that GF for a while. So I have experience with GF, too." "But...but, it's really weird! I can't remember the name of that GF!" Quistis "It must be the GF's fault....What should we do?" Squall "What should we do?...Nothing." Zell "What do you mean nothing!?" Squall "So what do you want to do? You wanna stop using GF now?" "As long as we continue fighting, we're indebted to the powers of the GF." "If there's a price I have to pay for that, I'll gladly pay it." Selphie "Heeey, I know! Let's all keep a diary!" "That way we'll always have something to remind us!" Zell "Are you sure that's what you want!?" "Maybe...that's for the best." "Yeah...I don't care if I forget about my childhood, when Seifer used to pick on me." "What's important to me now is having the power to protect my parents in Balamb." "They adopted me. There's no way I'm lettin' go of that power!" Quistis "Hey..." "Do you all remember Matron?" Zell "She was always wearin' black..." Squall (Matron...Dressed in black...) Selphie "Let's see..." Zell "I see a resemblance. Matron...They look alike..." Selphie "Wait...I just pictured her face, and..." Quistis "Very kind...Long black hair...Yes, I really admired her." Irvine "Look alike? Nah, that's not it." "Matron's name is Edea Kramer." "Matron IS Sorceress Edea." Selphie "Matron...Sorceress Edea..." Quistis "Why is the Matron...?" Irvine "Why?" "You're wondering why Matron would take over a country, or fire missiles and whatnot?" "At this point, we probably wouldn't comprehend it even if we talked about it." Squall (...You're probably right.) Irvine "...Hear me out." "SeeD and Garden were all Matron's idea, right?" "I'm not a SeeD, but I share the same feeling with all of you." Irvine "SeeDs are supposed to fight the sorceress, right?" Squall (This is strange.) (That's right...It was when I was being tortured by Seifer. He wanted to know what SeeD was.) (Matron should know...) (But Matron is Sorceress Edea. There's no denying that.) (What does this all mean?) Irvine "Squall, you listening?" Orphanage-Back Irvine "So like...this is what I wanted to say." "Let's see...Oh yeah." "I understand what Rinoa's saying." "I understand, but I'm still gonna fight." "I want to stay true to everything I've stood for." "I'm sure it's the same for everyone." "That's why I thought it's be best if everyone knew we would have to face Matron." "You've all heard this before." "How life has infinite possibilities." "I don't believe that one bit." "There weren't many paths for me to choose. Sometimes, there would only be one." "From the limited possibilities I faced, the choices I made have brought me this far." "That's why I value the path I chose..." "I want to hold true to the path that HAD to be taken." "I know our opponent is Matron, whom we all love very much." "We might lose something very important on account of the GF." "But I don't mind." "It's not like I drifted here on the tides of fate." "I'm here because I chose to be here." "And more importantly..." "We all grew up together." "But due to various circumstances, we were all separated." "As a kid, you couldn't really go out on your own..." "There were no other paths to take...All I did was just cry." "But..." Trabia Garden-Basketball Court Irvine "But...somehow, we're together again. Just like old times, though a lot's changed." "We're not kids anymore...We're strong enough to take care of ourselves." "Make our own decisions...We're confronting a big one right now." "Do we fight Matron or not......?" "I say we fight...Shoot for a common goal...Hey, at least it'll keep us together a little longer." Zell "...Yeah. Let's do it. We can't run from her the rest of our lives." Selphie "It's just such a bummer...I can't believe we have to fight Matron." Quistis "I know...But Zell's right. We can't run from her forever." Squall "Rinoa..." "It's up to you." "We're gonna fight...I think it's the only way we can move on with our lives." "If that makes any sense at all, come with us." "I'm sure that's what everybody wants." Selphie "Look! Look!" "A gift from the faeries!" Zell "Yo, you wanna go check out Edea's orphanage?" Irvine "We might find a clue." Quistis "Clue? You mean as to why Matron turned out like this?" Squall (It probably has to do with something that happened in the past. But the past is the past...it's over, done with.) "Despite what truth we find, it's not going to change the present." "But..." "I wanna see, too." "I don't know what we'll find, but...Let's head for [Edea's house]." Rinoa "I guess that's it...We're fighting." "...You guys are fearless." Squall (Fearless? I don't think that's quite right. If you think too hard, you become lost...I think that's what everyone's afraid of...) "I wish we didn't have to fight, either." End Scene. Trabia Garden-Path *SeeD Cadet "If we're really going to re-pave this street, we definitely need to get hold of a truck." "Oh yeah...I think someone's dad is involved with that type of work." *SeeD Cadet (second time and onward) "We have to gather all the resources to help rebuild Trabia Garden!" *Student "The day of the missile attack, me and her, we were sitting next to each other in class." "Call it a twist of fate or whatever, but we've been going out ever since then." *Student (Card) "Cards?" <> <> <> <> *Girl "Selphie's back! I hung out with her for a bit!" "Selphie just seems to give off a burst of energy, doesn't she!" Trabia Garden-Fountain "Please donate to the Trabia Garden fund!" *Girl "Trabia Garden...crumbled to ruins overnight. Wouldn't you like to help rebuild our wonderful academy?" "Just...whatever you can is fine!" <> <> <> <> "Thanks a lot!" "Wait a minute...You're not from Trabia Garden are you?" "I can't take this." "Really, thank you, but please take back your donation." <> "Cheapskate! Ahh, forget it!" "Wait a minute...You're not from Trabia Garden are you?" "Fine...Whatever, then. Later." <> *Girl (second time and onward) "At Trabia Garden, our motto is 'take care of oneself'." "I'm really grateful and appreciate your help! But really, we're still all right! That's the Trabia spirit!" *Selphie's Friend "We call snow that floats down gently, a gift from the faeries." "Days like that turn out to be very special." "I was able to see Selphie again....Anything special happen for you?" *Selphie's Friend (Card) "Good day for cards." <> <> <> <> *Trabia Faculty "I've told you before, but I'll tell you again. Don't force your misfortune upon others." "Just tell yourself there are people less fortunate than you are. There are millions of people in this world who are." *Trabia Faculty (second time and onward) "But sometimes I begin to wonder...Especially when I see my receding hairline..." "That it is I...who am less fortunate." *Trabia Faculty (Card) "Let's play cards in honor of Trabia." <> <> <> <> *Trabian Female Student "The faculty...That's right, we haven't asked the faculty for a donation yet." "Calling all faculty! Don't even pretend you're not listening!" Trabia Garden-Path "We're back from our patrol!" "HUH??? The next team isn't here yet!?" Trabian Female Student "I think he overslept again." Patrol Squad "What!? Not again..." "If he doesn't get here soon, does that mean I'm on double shift?" Trabian Male Student "I heard he even slept through the whole missile incident." Trabian Female Student "Do it for Trabia!" Trabia Garden-Classroom *Girl "Are you all Selphie's friends?" "I really, really, really like Selphie a whole lot!" "How 'bout you? Do you like Selphie?" <> <> <> <> Girl "Then you're the same as me!" <> Girl "What do you mean by, 'not really'?" "Do you mean you don't like her???" <> *Boy "Selphie's the queen of finding secret passages!" "They always lead somewhere amazing." "We're always surprised by them!" *Boy (second time and onward) "We're always surprised by them!" Trabia Garden-Garage *Trabian Female Student "Wake up! I said, WAKE UP!" "You're on patrol duty today! You volunteered, didn't you!?" Trabian Male Student "U......gh......Oh no...Draw failed..." Trabian Female Student "Instead of fighting in your dreams, why don't you fight yourself back to reality!" "C'mon, wake up! I said, WAKE UP!!!" *Trabian Female Student (second time and onward) "You're the one who said we all have to protect Trabia." Trabia Garden-Festival Stage *Basketball Freak "Remember how we used to fight over the basketball court during lunch break...?" "Yeah, I lost to that guy 3 days in a row. He's dead meat next time!" *Boy "The ball rolled under there..." "That's the last ball. Oh no..." Trabia Garden-Graveyard *Student "...My girlfriend and I used to meet here all the time." "Days like this, when it's real cold out, I used to give her my jacket to wear..." *Student (second time) "That's all in the past now...There's nothing I can do." *Student (third time and onwards) "She is no longer......I have to carry on." DISC TWO: REUNION Garden War Balamb Garden-Bridge Nida "Squall, take a look." FMV Sequence. The binoculars zoom and focus on Galbadia Garden. Nida "What do you think?" Squall (They probably know we're here, too. If not, we'll make the first move.) "The battle is inevitable." Nida "The sorceress is with them, huh? So this is going to be the final battle?" Squall "I hope so." (What should I do first? I have to give orders to everybody. It's my responsibility.) (I have to try to keep it simple. If I give out too many orders, it could lead to chaos.) (What should I say!? Come on, think! There's no time!) <> <<(No orders/End)>> <<(My feelings on this)>> <<(The Garden's course)>> <<(Prepare for the attack)>> <<(Prepare our defense)>> <<(Call my comrades)>> <<(What to do with the hot dogs)>> <<(Take care of the junior classmen)>> Nida "Give out your orders when you're ready." Squall "This is Squall speaking." "This is an emergency so listen carefully." "We're going into battle against Galbadia Garden." "As you may all know, Seifer is with them. I plan to settle everything, once and for all, with this battle." "The Garden will proceed straight ahead. Set speed at 50% in case we need to make evasive maneuvers." "1st and 2nd Class Sabers, assemble in the parking lot." "Those with MG Ranks 3 or above, head for the 2nd floor deck and await instructions. Be sure to warm up." "The enemy will probably come aboard. We must concentrate our forces at the front gate and the quad." "If your student ID number is even, report to the quad." "If it's odd, report to the front gate." "Quistis, Zell, Selphie. Come up to the bridge right away." "Those who have student ID numbers ending with an 8, take care of the junior classmen." Nida "I think that was a bit unnecessary." "People tend to get a little wild in battle. They just need to hear what's necessary." Irvine "Hey, hey, hey, what's up? I'm not invited?" Balamb Garden-Cid's Office Irvine "I thought I was part of the gang." Squall "Sorry about that." *Irvine "Why am I always the odd man out?" *Selphie "Whoo-hoo! Garden vs. the Sorceress, The Final Battle. This is so exciting!" *Quistis "What do you want us to do?" Squall "I want you guys to help me lead the others. When Zell gets here, we'll divide into 2 teams." Selphie "Zell...? Umm, I think he's taking a nap." "Yeah, he said he hasn't slept at all lately." Quistis "What...? Oh yeah." Squall "What are you guys talking about?" Quistis "Nothing. It's our little secret." Squall (......What's he doing? We don't have any time!) "I'm going to check the [quad]. Who's coming with me?" Squall "Selphie, find Zell. You guys work together and lead the team at the front gate." Selphie "Gotcha!" Squall "We still have some time so [don't bother equipping your GF] yet." "Alright, let's go to the [quad]." Balamb Garden-Elevator Hall 3F Selphie "Wait, what about Rinoa?" Squall (Rinoa......) "You guys take care of her." FMV Sequence. A deer is eating in a lush forest. It turns around and runs, as Galbadia Garden comes ever closer. Balamb Garden-Elevator Hall 2F Squall "What are you doing? What's your status?" Trainee "Indirect magic operative, level 2, sir." Squall "You're a first class MG. Report to the deck immediately!" 1st Class MG "Yes, sir!" Squall "What about you guys?" FL3 Trainee "Fire Platoon, level 3 trainee, sir!" FL1 Trainee "Fire Platoon, level 1 trainee, sir!" Female Medic "Rescue Team A, medic, sir!" Squall "You two head for the deck. Medic, report to the defense team." "Yes, sir!!!" "Yes, sir!!!" "Yes, sir!!!" Balamb Garden-Outside Classroom Provisions Staff "I'm late! I'm late!" Squall "Report to your positions." "Yes, sir!" "Yes, sir!" *MG Junior Classman "Sir! Please use this!" Received [Cottage]! Squall "You're supposed to be in the classroom." *MG Junior Classman (second time) "I'm helping to distribute items to our troops, sir. I'm gonna go hand out potions to the strike force now." Balamb Garden-Classroom *Junior Classman "I'm scared...a little." *Junior Classman "I can't do it...I'm too nervous." *Junior Classman "Look! I finally mastered the Firaga class magic." Squall "Pay attention, or you're going to burn yourself." *SeeD "Being nervous will reduce your fighting ability by 20%. Just relax." Balamb Garden-Centre South *Forward Defense Personnel "Good luck, Squall. We're with you all the way." *Forward Defense Captain "We're ready, sir." "Our morale is soaring because of your leadership." *Quad Reserve Personnel "You're going to be in charge of the team at the [quad], right?" "I'll be there later. Good luck!" Balamb Garden-Centre West *Counter-Intelligence Strategist "The enemy will most likely come in through the front gate and the [quad]." *Quad Defense Personnel "Let's do our best!" *Quad Defense Personnel "I'm so excited to serve on your team." Balamb Garden-Quad Zell "You guys are over here. Backup the advance guards." "Alright, listen up!" "This is the big one, guys! We gotta win, no matter what!" "S'up, Squall! I got this place covered." Squall "I thought you were sleeping?" Zell "Oh...! Yeah, y-your announcement woke me up." "My student ID is even, so I'm supposed to be here, right?" "Yo, Squall come here for a sec." "It's about your ring." "This might not be the time, but..." Squall (...What is it?) Zell "Give me your ring, will ya? I just wanna borrow it for a while." "I won't lose it or anything. C'mon, what do you say?" Squall "Why do you need it?" Zell "Uh...I can't tell you that." "C'mon, just give it to me. You can trust me." Squall (What the hell...I like this ring...I...guess it's all right if he just wants to borrow it...) Squall "Don't lose it." Zell "YEAH! THANKS MAN!" "I didn't think you were gonna give it to me. Rinoa is gonna be so happy!" Squall "Rinoa?" Zell "Alright, Squall! Leave this place to me!" Selphie "Geez, Zell...! There you are..." Rinoa "Guys, I'm gonna fight, too. I don't wanna just hide." "I know I can fight. I want to fight alongside everyone." Zell "I hope this is the last time we have to fight in our home." *Zell "I hope this is the last time we have to fight in our home." *Selphie "Gee whiz, they can easily come inside through here." "I guess we gotta stop them right here." *Rinoa "I have to fight. To prove to myself that I can do it...That I belong with you guys." Squall "...Take care of yourself." Nida "Squall! Get back to the [bridge] right now!" Squall "Zell, I'm counting on you. Good luck, everyone." Zell "Time to get it ON!" Balamb Garden-Bridge Nida "Look!" FMV Sequence. Galbadia Garden's propeller brushes against some dense forest. Seifer stands triumphantly atop the Garden. Galbadia and Balamb Gardens slowly approach each other. Nida "Seifer is in charge over there. They're heading right for us!" Squall "Just keep going." FMV Sequence. Galbadian soldiers rev up their motorcycles. Together, they ride up the ramps into the air, leaving a large trail of exhaust as they go. The motorcycles release their rockets, which fly into the sky. The Galbadians land their cycles onto Balamb Garden and into the quad, scattering the SeeDs and cadets. Nida "We're gonna crash!!!" Squall "Go right!" Squall "The enemy is right by us! Quad team! Watch out!" Zell "Go straight ahead, to the [left]! We gotta stop'em from comin' in! Don't forget to equip your [GF]!" Zell "C'mon, c'mon, they're dead ahead." "...OH yeah!" "Rinoa, here you go." Zell "I got it from Squall." "Like I said, I'll make you one just like it. 'Til then, hold on to it for me, will ya?" Rinoa "What did you say to him?" Zell "I just told him to hand it over." Rinoa "It looks cool, but it's too big." Selphie "Guys...c'mon." FMV Sequence. As Galbadia Garden collides with Balamb, the quad is rocked. The ground begins to break. Rinoa is on the piece that breaks away. She slides down the soil on the bottom of the Garden, with the ground far below. She manages to get a grip of a small ledge. She looks down as the piece of ground falls into the propeller and is reduced to gravel. She looks up for help. Zell "DAMMIT! I CAN'T REACH HER!" Selphie "We gotta pull her up somehow!" Zell "Rinoa! HOLD ON! WE'LL BE RIGHT BACK!" FMV Sequence. The side of Galbadia Garden scrapes along Balamb, creating large sparks. Zell "C'MONNNN! Isn't there anything we can use!?" Balamb Garden- Centre South Xu "Squall! They're coming in from the [front gate]!" Balamb Garden-Reception Zell "Squall!!! Rinoa's in trouble!" Selphie "Yeah, she's gonna fall off the Garden!" Squall (...Damn!?) Nida "Squall, listen up! The enemy is attacking the classroom." "The junior classmen are there. We have to do something fast!" FMV Sequence. Galbadia Garden is seen approaching the front gate. Xu "The enemy's heading the way!" Zell "Squall, DID YOU HEAR ME!?" Squall "YEAH!!! But she's not the only one in danger!" Irvine "Didn't think you were so heartless, Squall. Rinoa is gonna die! Don't you realize that!?" Squall (We have to divide into 3 groups....Who should come with me?) <> <<(Selphie, Quistis)>> <<(Quistis, Irvine)>> <<(Irvine, Selphie)>> <> Squall "Selphie, you go with Xu." Selphie "Gotcha." Squall "Quistis, Irvine, come with me. We'll head for the [classroom]." "Zell, you help Rinoa." "Do whatever it takes, alright!?" Zell "Leave it to me!" FMV Sequence. Galbadia Garden collides with Balamb Garden's front gate. Balamb Garden-Centre South Nida "Squall! Go to the [2F classroom]. The enemy is coming in from the sky." Squall "We're going to the [2F classroom]. Come on!" Balamb Garden-Classroom FMV Sequence. In Galbadia Garden, green soldiers dressed in flying armour drop from a compartment. The soldiers approach the propeller, but deploy their rockets and fly towards Balamb Garden. Their armour punch nails into the Garden, and they drop down grasping ropes from their armour. They abseil down the wall of Garden and smash into the classroom window. Battle with 4 Paratroopers "Dispose of this Garden as planned!" Irvine "Dispose!?" "You little SeeD twerps!" After the battle Squall "Good work. Take them somewhere safe." SeeD "Yes, sir!" "Come on guys. Let's go." "Squall! Squall!" Squall (Now what?) Nida "Squall, come up to the [bridge]. Dr. Kadowaki is here." Squall (What does she want?) FMV Sequence. Galbadia Garden comes up to Balamb Garden from behind. The Gardens collide. *Junior Classman "It hurts, it hurts!" *Female Student (ID #6) "Are you ok?" "I can't believe they did this." Balamb Garden-Elevator Hall 2F *2nd Class MG "Our...Garden....We're finishes." *FL2 Trainee "Ugh...!...Ahhh." *Female Medic "...Help...me..." Balamb Garden-Cid's Office Dr. Kadowaki "What's the situation?" Squall "We were able to stop the first two waves of the attack." "But our forces aren't looking too good. Many are injured. If they send another wave, I don't know if we can hold them." Dr. Kadowaki "How's your team?" Selphie "Bad. They're barely holding them off." Dr. Kadowaki "So...looks like this is it." Quistis "Their Garden has more experienced fighters." "On the other hand, most of our troops are students who are still in training." "Like Squall said, one more wave and we might be finished." Squall (Maybe I should've focused on attacking in the beginning instead of concentrating on our defense...) Dr. Kadowaki "Seifer is with them, right?" "You said it yourself. There's no way you can run from him...It's kind of like your destiny to face him." "...Looks like it's now or never!" "You've come this far already. What is there to think about? You're not gonna run away are you?" Squall (Never!) "There's no way I'm gonna run from him! Besides, attacking them might be our only chance." "The only problem is, how are we going to board their Garden?" Irvine "Say, how about if we crash into their Garden? I know it sounds crazy but at least we'll be able to get in." "Their pilots been ramming us all along. I'm sure Nida can do it, too." Squall "We have no choice. Let's do it." Squall "Where's Rinoa?" Zell "Sorry, man. There's nothin' I can do! There's no way to get to the quad!" "Those bastards have the area barricaded." "Man! The only way we can get to her is by going over the roof or flying there." Squall (......Rinoa) Irvine "Whoa, wait a minute. You just gave up on her, didn't you?" "Listen...Do me a favor. YOU go help Rinoa." "It may be too late, but don't give up until you're CERTAIN that there's nothing more you can do!" Squall "I...I have to lead the attack." Irvine "I don't care what you have to do, or how you feel." "Just do it...please! For Rinoa." Quistis "Listen to Irvine, Squall. She's one of us." Selphie "What are you waiting for!? I can't believe you!" Zell "C'mon, Squall! Please!" "It's gotta be you! You're the only one that has to save her!" Irvine "I'll take everyone inside Galbadia Garden. Don't worry. I know the place like the back of my hand." Quistis "We'll clear a path. Once Squall arrives, we'll move in." Dr. Kadowaki "Squall, you're forgetting something very important." Squall (What?) Dr. Kadowaki "Talk to your men, Squall. Encourage them. As their leader, it's your duty." "You probably don't know, but everybody in Garden looks up to you. They like you." Squall "......Everybody. This is Squall." "How's everyone doing? You're all probably too tired to even stand up after all the fighting." "But I want everyone to listen to me...We still have a chance to win, and I need your help." "This is going to be our final battle. We're going to attack them before they come in again." "To do that, we're going to head straight into their Garden." "So I want everyone to prepare for a major collision. Take care of all the junior classmen." "Irvine, Quistis, Zell and Selphie will lead the attack into their Garden." "As for everyone else, please support them if you can." "SeeD was formed to fight the sorceress; at least, that's what I heard. And Garden was created to train SeeDs. So this battle is Garden's destiny and also our destiny." "It's a grueling battle, and I'm sure you guys are all exhausted. But I don't want to have any regrets. I don't want anyone to look back and regret this day." "So just this once, I want you guys to give everything you've got! For yourselves and for me!" Dr. Kadowaki "You did great. That was wonderful." "Ok! Let's bash into them!" FMV Sequence. Balamb Garden crashes right into Galbadia Garden. Zell "OHHH YEAHHH!!! We're in!" Quistis "Ready guys!?" Selphie "You betcha!" Irvine (For me and Selphie!) Quistis (This is it! For the world!) Selphie (For Balamb and Trabia!!!) Zell (It's payback time!!!) "Let's rock!" Balamb Garden-Elevator Hallway 2F Female Student (ID #8) "Please help me! Mark is gone! Please help me find him!" Squall (...Dammit.) *Female Student (ID #8) "Please, please find him!" Squall (I guess I have no choice...) "Wait here." Balamb Garden-Emergency Exit Squall "Hey kid, you all right?" "...Yeah." Squall "There's a person waiting for you down the hall. I want you to go over her, ok?" "...Yeah." Squall (What should I do?) <<(Runaway)>> <<(Threaten the enemy)>> <<(Look around for another option)>> Squall <<(Ask the girl down the hall for help)>> <<(Press the button for the emergency exit)>> <<(Runaway)>> <<(Threaten the enemy)>> FMV Sequence. The rubber slide opens up and Squall and the soldier roll out. The armour flies around the two Gardens with Squall and the soldier fighting above. The SeeDs and soldiers are seen battling, before Squall knocks the soldier down. Squall heads towards the propeller, but steers the armour upwards. Squall climbs from the rope to the armour. He steers it towards Rinoa, who grabs the rope. Squall and Rinoa land at Galbadia Garden, which has now become a large battle field. Rinoa "Over there! There's the entrance!" Run to the left! FMV Sequence. The SeeDs and cadets continue their gruesome battle against the Galbadian army. Sword fights and explosions run rampant. Magic and struggling follow. A SeeD knocks a soldier off his motorcycle, and Galbadian soldiers fire their machine guns. Galbadia Garden-Back Entrance Rinoa "Squall!" "Thank you." Squall "It was, ah...don't worry about it." "It was my job. We're still under contract. And it was everybody else's idea, too." "And I just happened to find you. That's all." "So like I said, don't worry about it." Rinoa "You know something, I couldn't afford to fall off that cliff and die." "I have something very important that belongs to you." "I can't die until I give it back to you, right?" "Zell gave it to me, see? I've been holding onto it." Squall (I'm gonna kill him...) "That's my favorite ring. You'd better give it back." Rinoa "I'm sure it is. It's a cool-looking ring. What's this monster on it anyway?" Squall "It's not a monster. It's a lion." "Lions are known for their great strength and pride." Rinoa "Hmm...great strength...pride......Kinda like you, Squall." Squall "I wish..." Rinoa "Hmm...so this L I O N of yours. Does it have a name?" Squall "Of course." Rinoa "So that's what you call it." "You know Zell said he'll make me one exactly like it." "Who knows, maybe I can become like a lion, too." "That'd be crazy, huh!? I mean, everyone might, y'know, get the wrong idea about us." Squall (If it's so crazy, why do you sound so delighted?) (Everyone is trying to get us together.) (It's so obvious even I can tell.) "You sound like you want everyone to get the wrong idea." Rinoa "No-no-no-no-no!" Squall "Well...everyone's waiting." <> <> <> <> "Rinoa, let's go." Rinoa "Ok!" "Squall, let's go!" <> Squall "You wait here." Rinoa "Big meany." "Come on." Galbadia Garden-Hallway Selphie "Rinoa!" Zell "You're here!" Quistis "Are you alright?" Irvine "The sorceress should be here somewhere." Squall (No turning back now...) "Forget about the past! She's our enemy now! Don't think twice for a second." "There's no way we can fight her like that. I, for one, can't." "She chose to fight and became our enemy." "We chose to fight back. We have no choice. At least I'd like to think so." (Seems like I'm the only one confused...) "We've come this far. I guess there's no need for me to say anything." Rinoa "We're still listening." "Squall, we want to know how you feel." Squall "I'll tell you later...After we all get out of this." "Let's go." Galbadia Garden-2F *Raijin "Let's just go....Let's just get it over with, ya know?" Fujin "...REQUEST." Raijin "...We're leavin' Seifer up to you now, ya know? We don't know what's going on anymore, ya know?" "...We just want the old Seifer back, ya know?" Squall (Seifer...He probably thinks he can't go back now.) "All right." *Fujin "...FATIGUED." *Raijin (second time) "Let's just go....Let's just get it over with, ya know?" Galbadia Garden-Dormitory *Male Student "Please don't kill me! I'm not your enemy!" "Those bastards stormed in during class and just took over the place." "Most of the students were kicked out then." "You guys came to fight the sorceress, right? Here, you can have this." "Received Card Key [1]" Male Student "I know two other students are hiding somewhere." "They also have card keys to open the restricted areas. Be careful, guys." Random battle with Slappers "Formation G! Go!!!" "Roger!" Galbadia Garden-Classroom *Male Student "We don't stand a chance against them. You're our last hope." "Received Card Key [2]" Galbadia Garden-Centre Battle with Cerberus Zell "Do people here know GF?" Squall "Ahh...Let's just take it." Cerberus "...PRETTY CONFIDENT." "LET'S SEE HOW YOU DO." Cerberus "NOT BAD...MORTALS." Galbadia Garden-Classroom *Female Student "Here's the last card key. It'll open the lock on the elevator." "The sorceress' room is on the top floor. Good luck guys." "Received Card Key [3]" Galbadia Garden-Headmasters Office Seifer "Oh, you guys shouldn't have...I was gonna come visit you at my old home." Squall "Shut up." Seifer "Did you guys come to fight Matron? After all she's done for us?" "Selphie, right? I wish we had time to get to know each other." Selphie "Nahh. You're not my type." Seifer "Instructor Trepe, I'm still one of your dearest students, aren't I?" Quistis "Not anymore." Seifer "Hey, you're a Galbadian student. Get over here." Irvine "I'm happy right here, thank you." Seifer "Hey Chicken-wuss. Lot's happened between us, eh?" Zell "Yeah! I'm dyin' to get even!" Seifer "Rinoa, what are you doing here? You're gonna fight me, too? Come on, remember a year ago we..." Rinoa "Stop it!" Squall "It's too late Seifer." "You can't mess with our minds." "To us, you're just another enemy, like one of those monsters." Seifer "You're comparing ME to one of them?" "I ain't no monster. I'm the sorceress' knight." "And look at you. Attacking like a swarm." "You guys are the monsters." Battle with Seifer Seifer "Let's go after them monsters!" Seifer "Show me what you got." "I'll show you who's the better man!" Seifer "Is that all you got!?" "I can't be beaten." Seifer "This can't be! Why!?" After the battle Sorceress Edea "Worthless child." Squall (...The [auditorium] is right below.) *Seifer "There's no way you guys can beat her." Galbadia Garden-Auditorium Squall (......?) (What's going on?) Sorceress Edea "So the time has come. You're the legendary SeeD destined to face me?" Squall (What is she talking about?) Sorceress Edea "I must say that I am impressed." "...An impressive nuisance. Your life ends here, SeeD." Sorceress Edea "Worthless fool." Squall (You're not our 'Matron'.) Sorceress Edea "All SeeDs must perish!" Battle with Seifer and Edea Seifer "I'm the sorceress' knight." "You'll never...get past me." Seifer "I can't afford to lose." Seifer "Ughaah!" Seifer "...Damn. I'm disgraced." Edea "Defeated...Useless fool." "Enough play. SeeDs must die!" Edea "A...Ahhh..." After the battle Squall (What happened...?) (My...body...) Squall (Rinoa...) Squall (......!) Squall (Rinoa...Seifer...) Quistis "Rinoa? Are you all right?" Sorceress Edea "Squall, Quistis, Selphie." "Irvine, Zell." "You've all grown so much...and become so strong..." "I have waited for this day to come. And also feared this day would come." "Is today a joyous day? Or and odious day?" "Where is Ellone!? Have I protected Ellone!?" Squall (...I don't understand.) Quistis "Squall!" "It's Rinoa..." Squall (......Rinoa? What's wrong with Rinoa?)