Quistis: Squall! Squall! Quistis: They're announcing the squads for the exam now. Paired with you will be, er... Quistis: Zell Dincht. He's, uh, a rather lively boy. Squall: ...you mean he's annoying. Can't I change partners? Quistis: Of course not. Quistis: Zell! Zell Dincht! (here, you're first introduced to Zell, who's practicing his fighting skills in the hall) Zell: Oh! It'll be you and me, huh? (Zell offers his hand to Squall, who ignores him; Zell shrugs.) Zell: You... you don't get along with that Seifer, do you? Zell: The one who you fought this morning, and taunting you like this, huh? Squall: That wasn't a fight. It was training. Zell: You're not the only one who thinks that way about him, you know that? Zell: I've come to hate him too... Zell: You'd be better off finding a different rival. Squall: That's none of your business. Quistis: (simultaneously) ...none of your business. Quistis: Excuse me... Quistis: Seifer will be the leader of your squad... Zell: Leader!? That guy? Quistis: I can't alter the assignment. Quistis: Seifer! Is Seifer here? (Surrounded by his companions, that Fujin and Raijin...? It must be the power of a member of the ethics committee.) Quistis: (to Seifer) You're the squad captain. Do your best! Seifer: Teacher... Seifer: I don't like being told to do my best. Seifer: Tell those words to your unskilled students. Quistis: I see. Quistis: (ignoring him) Good luck, Seifer! Seifer: (fuming) Add Instructor Quistis to the list. Squall: (The list...? What have they written?) Quistis: Well! Quistis: You three will make up Squad B. I'll be your faculty supervisor. Quistis: Use your best teamwork, and let's get through the exam. Seifer: This thing called "teamwork"... It's an annoyance that you're not to bother me with. Seifer: That's the rule of Squad B, so don't forget it! Good! Principal Cid: Has everyone assembled? Cid: Everyone... It's been a while. I am Principal Cid. Cid: For this exam, 12 soldiers -- separated into Squads A-D -- will participate. Cid: The place that you three are going to is an actual battlefield, so naturally... you will engage in actual combat. Cid: Life and death. Victory and defeat. Honor and disgrace. This is a world where these realities exist side by side. Cid: Most of you probably know very little yet of this world. Cid: How do you young men feel? Not one of you is afraid...? (Cid nods in approval and continues.) Cid: 9 full-fledged SeeD soldiers will participate as well. Cid: Even if you are completely annihilated, they will surely fulfill the mission for us. Cid: So, you need not worry about that. Cid: We of Balamb Garden proudly train our finest soldiers as members of SeeD. Cid: Learn from their example, obey their orders, and complete this examination. Cid: It appears that you three as well are ready to become full-fledged members of SeeD. Cid: Now, go! (Seifer, Squall, Zell, and Quistis get into the bus/van/vehicle-type-thing and depart from Garden...) Zell: Yo, Squall... Let me see your Gunblade. Squall: ....... Zell: Come on! Squall: .... Zell: C'mon, just a little is okay... Squall: ..... Zell: I understand. Zell: Yep, yep. Zell: You're a stingy bastard, aren't you? Well, that's okay... Zell: Damn, say something! What are you thinking about? Squall/Quistis: ...nothing. Zell: ... Seifer: Shut up and sit down! Seifer: Chicken-looking punk... Zell: W--h--a--t did you say? Quistis: Behave yourself! Squall: Teacher... Squall: Who was that girl in the infirmary this morning? Quistis: There was someone there? I didn't notice anyone, but... Quistis: Why, were you wondering something? Squall: No, it's nothing... Seifer: ...great. Seifer: My team consists of this punk chicken and a romantic fool... (after going through town and arriving at the dock...) Squall: That boat... Seifer: There's no turning back now. Garden Staff: Hey! You're the final group... Quickly, board this boat! Seifer: Don't let me down... Quistis: Come on! Double time! Quistis: Hurry, Squall! (Squall and the squad board the craft...) Sue: Ah, Quistis! Quistis: These are the members of Squad B. Please regard them kindly, Sue. Zell: Nice to meet'cha! Squall: ...nice to meet you. Sue: And you, Seifer? How many times is this? Seifer: I can't get enough of these tests... Sue: Now, let me begin the mission briefing, Sue: Take your seats! Sue: This time, our client is the government of the principality of Dollet... Sue: Their request for the SeeD dispatch went out 18 hours ago. Sue: For the past 72 hours, Dollet has been under attack by the Galbadian army. Sue: 49 hours after the outbreak of war, the city of Dollet was evacuated. Sue: At the present time, they are hurrying to take refuge in the outlying mountain area. Sue: That is the current situation. Sue: Next, let me explain the concrete details and tactics of the mission. Sue: According to are reports, the enemy is in the process of deploying... Sue: We will disembark from Kubutan Beach. Sue: You will eliminate any remaining soldiers in the city, and then move quickly to free the city from enemy control. Sue: After that, the SeeD troops will lie in wait to ambush the enemy soldiers, who will be coming down from the mountains. Seifer: So what exactly will the three of us be doing? Sue: You, as SeeD candidates, will penetrate the city and eliminate any enemy troops. Zell: That's a serious responsibility... Seifer: Bah, that's no fun. Seifer: In other words, we're being the leftovers of SeeD troops. Sue: ........ Sue: If I haven't already said so... Sue: These orders are absolute. Do not forget this. Sue: We'll be disembarking any time now. Sue: After we go ashore, we'll ready ourselves for battle. Prepare yourselves well. Sue: That iss all. Sue: If anyone still has questions, please direct them to Quistis. (Sue departs) Squall: ...well, what should I do? - talk to Quistis - talk to Seifer - talk to Zell (*) - nothing Zell: Our first real battle... I'm nervous. Seifer: Hey, don't pee your pants. Zell: Huh? Who the hell are you talking to? Seifer: Heh heh heh... Zell: You're a real bastard... Quistis: This is no place for your bickering. Quistis: Soon, we'll disembark. After that, prepare yourselves. Zell: Roger! Squall: Roger... Seifer: Ro------ger... Seifer: Hey Squall, you go check the situation outside. - Sure. (*) - No way! Squall: Okay. Seifer: Of course you will. It's an order from your captain. Ha ha... (Squall goes out to the deck, and the FMV of the Dollet sequence begins... Squall and his squad disembark at the beach.) Quistis: All right. Squad B is in charge of the Central Square. Quistis: Remember to check the configuation of your Guardian Forces before engaging in combat. Seifer: Let's go. (Seifer, Squall, and Zell proceed into the city...) Seifer: (in battle) These are the Galbadian soldiers? Seifer: (in street) Are you enjoying yourself, Squall? Galbadian Soldier: (in battle) This is the special force called SeeD? Seifer: This way to the Central Square. Seifer: Oi! Galbadian cowards! Seifer: Don't be so damn sneaky! Come out! Don't bore me! Zell: What an idiot... Squall: Feels like the enemy is still around... Seifer: Well, then! Check the surroundings for the enemy, then come back. (Take care of the Galbadians up in the upper right-hand section of the area.) Squall: There's no sign of any more enemies... Seifer: Well then, we just watch and wait until the enemy troops arrive. Seifer: Watch and wait... Such tedious words. (Walk around a bit... you'll hear a loud noise from the distance.) Squall: Seems like it's starting... Seifer: Shall we prepare to greet them? Seifer: (to dog) You're annoying me! Seifer: (to dog) Get lost! Seifer: (shouting out) Galbadians! What's the holdup? Come here already! Squall: They're not coming. (Talk to Zell) Zell: What a waste of time! Zell: This is totally boring... Zell: (pacing) Isn't this just great... Seifer: Still remaining here... waiting... Seifer: This has gone too far! I can't take it anymore! What is this, training for dogs!? (Dog howls... Galbadian soldiers come down through the square.) Squall: Look... the enemy. Zell: Where are they going? Zell: Hm, what's that? A facility on the mountain top... Seifer: Let's go check it out. Zell: What!? That's a breach of our orders! Seifer: Weren't you just saying a second ago that you had too much free time...? Zell: Squall... Squall: I'll go along with the captain's decision. Seifer: ...go along with my decision? Seifer: -- Squall: I'll do it because it's a chance to see the results of our training. Squall: After training with you, I know I won't lose to cowards like these. Seifer: For that, you'll thank me. Zell: What's this? Zell: You guys agree with each other, don't you? Zell: The two of you have a lot in common... Zell: Anyway, this is no ordinary battle. Zell: It's an important examination! We'll lose points for such selfish conduct. Seifer: Then you stay here. We don't need someone who's heart isn't in it. Zell: Why, you! Squall: Settle down, Zell. Squall: Seifer... If we're going to leave, let's hurry. Seifer: All right. The target location is that facility on the mountain summit. We of Squad B will move to secure the area. Seifer: Move out! Squall: Roger. Zell: Sh-... Roger. (Squad B heads to the bridge leading to the mountain...) Dollet Soldier: What.. Why... What business could they have at the radio tower now? Dollet Soldier #2: I... When I was a child... I used to play at that radio tower. Even at that time it was closed down... Uugh... so careless. (Seifer, Squall and Zell continue to travel up the mountain path... a Dollet Soldier crawls out from behind the rocks...) Soldier: Ahh! Y-- you're... Seifer: We've been dispatched from Garden... candidates for SeeD. Seifer: What's happening on top of that mountain? Soldier: The Galbadian army has taken control of the radio tower... That place is a den of monsters... Soldier: If you guys are going, be careful... Soldier: Aaaah! (the party is attacked by a large snake-type creature...) Squall: There are monsters here too...? Zell: This is getting complicated... Seifer: No, the fun's only just beginning... Let's go! Zell: He calls this fun...? (When you head up the mountain, where you'll find Galbadian soldiers standing outside the radio tower.) Galbadian Soldier: Electricity generator check -- complete! Galbadian Soldier: Nothing abnormal with the booster. Seifer: What are those guys doing? Galbadian Soldier: We've identified the location severed cable. Beginning repair operation. Galbadian Soldier: Roger! Squall: ...repair? Seifer: Well, no matter... Seifer: Is this your first real combat experience? Are you scared? Squall: I'm not sure. Squall: I don't really have time to think about being scared... Seifer: Me, I love battle... Nothing could scare me. Seifer: Being alive, even after the battle is over... Certainly, I get closer to my true goal... And so realize my true dream. Squall: Huh? Your dream? Seifer: Even someone like you must have a dream... Squall: Sorry, but I'll have to pass on that line of conversation... Zell: What are you guys talking about? Let me in on it! Seifer: Was I talking to you? Zell: Why, you... I can't forgive that! Seifer: What's wrong, Zell? ... Zell: Damn... A girl's voice: Fou---nd you! (FMV of a girl falling down the cliff and giving a kawaii little smile ^^) Girl: You guys... You're squad B? Girl: (to Squall) Oh? You're... Let me remember... Oh, you're the one who showed me around back at the Garden. Girl: Thanks to you, I didn't have to wander around quite as much. Girl: Oh, I haven't even told you my name. Girl: I'm... a messenger. Selphie, from Squad A. Selphie: Seifer's your captain, right? Where is he? (You see Seifer running down the path to the radio tower... he shouts up at you...) Seifer: I'll let you hear it someday... My ro-------mantic dream! Selphie: It's tough being a messenger. (jumps down the cliff) Selphie: Captain! Wait for meeeeee! Selphie: (to Squall) What are you doing? Let's go! Zell: No way, Squall... This cliff... You're not going to...? Zell: But... leaping from here? - That's my plan. (*) - I have no intention of doing so... (Squall jumps down...) Zell: He was serious!? Zell: (jumps) Aaaaaaaahhhhh! Selphie: Well, shall we go together? Selphie: Did you configure your Guardian Forces well? Selphie: Are you ready? Zell: So this is the radio tower... Galbadian Soldier: (running out of the tower) Ah-- Aaaaaaaaaah! Seifer: (chasing soldier) You coward! (he goes back inside...) Selphie: Oh... Selphie: He just left like that again. (Squall, Zell, and Selphie enter the tower...) Squall: Did he go up? Selphie: Squad B Captain... Captain! Squall: (on the lift) Looks like we can this lift up. Selphie: Should we go up and see? - [go] (*) - [don't go] (Cut to a shot of a red-armored Galbadian soldier working on some sort of repairs...) Wedge: Major Biggs! Wedge: It's been reported that something like a monster has been seen on the tower, but... Uhm... Wedge: Major Biggs? Biggs: Be quiet! I'm busy now! Biggs: (to himself) Let's see... Hmm... It goes like this... Okay... Now for this old thing... Biggs: (grumbling) Piece of junk! Me... being made to do repairs. Sheesh...