In order to help Rinoa, Squall must find Ellone, his sister from Edea's orphanage.
Her strange powers regarding time might be means as to bring Rinoa back.
Ellone however, is not easily tracked down and Squall must abandon the Garden to pursue his goal into the far east across the ocean, to mysterious land of Esthar.
The threat of the sorceress is still present, tied to Ellone and Squall's own destiny.