A Warrior

  				A Warrior’s Soul
                               by: Jackie Almasy

Author Note:

     Hi everyone and to all the Final Fantasy fans out there. Yes, yes 
I know I am also writing alot more stories right now but....my mind has 
wondered to one of the greatest games ever made by Square Soft. Yes, 
Final Fantasy X!  I was so hooked on the game I was up till 12 or 1 in 
the morning playing it and believe me...it was well worth it. Now, as I 
was playing the game I got attached to a certain character....his 
attitude, character, and looks just got to me and I became so incredibly 
attached to him....yup you guess it! Sir Auron, the greatest guardian ever 
to walk the face of Spira! Lol! Anyway, yes this story does mainly 
focus on Auron but do not fear! The other characters are sure to be in it, 
including Tidus, lol. So anyway please, please, PLEASE give me your 
opinion on how in any possible way I could make this story better! Also 
please read because I have worked very to make this story exciting, 
dramatic, adventurous, romantic, and lots more things for all of you Final 
Fantasy fans. Alrighty! Enough of my talking, enjoy and please email me 
your comments! ^_~ 

Disclaimer:

I do not, I repeat I DO NOT own anything of Final Fantasy X or anything 
of Final Fantasy at that. They all belong to the greatest game company 
in the world.....* drum roles* Square Soft! Lol. Anyway, please don’t 
sue! Me only write!!!

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Chapter 1
Eternal Regrets

   Sun slowly rose over the lapping waters that slowly made its way 
onto a small beach. Pink, red, and purple colors filled the sky, making it 
seem as though it were on fire....a burning raging fire of hope and 
love. The cool, clear water slowly filled with fish as they awoke from 
their submerged sleep. The water reached a small beach section that was 
filled with shells, sand, and footprints. If these footprints were 
followed they would lead to a young 18 year old women, Yuna. As Yuna stood on 
the beach of Besaid Island she watched the rising sun with her green 
and purple eyes. They were filled with emotions from the heart. They 
showed compassion, worry, anxiety, and most of all....love. Sighing she 
slowly closed her eyes and bent her hair down. Then the morning breeze 
began to blow, making her short brown hair flow elegantly through the air. 
Her clothes also swayed with her hair as the morning light touched her 
face. Her satin lips were still for a time then they slowly mouthed one 
single word 

“....Tidus....” Opening her eyes she stared at the rising sun as a 
single tear slipped down her face and fell into the majestic water below.
*****
   In the Farplane stood a man with a deep, dark, and mysterious past. 
As he stood he looked at the rising sun and sighed. His dark brown eyes 
slowly closed and he pushed his glasses back. A scar made its way from 
the top of his head to the beginning of his left eye. His red clothes 
rustled as he moved to the side and he walked to a corner of the large 
field of flowers. Then a other man made his way to him from behind and 
called to him. 

“ Yo! Auron!” called the man. Auron turned around to see none other 
than his friend, Jecht. Auron’s expression not changing from normal he 
turned back to the sight and Jecht made his way up to the right side of 
his friend. 

“ What’s wrong with you stiff?” Jecht asked folding his arms and 
staring at Auron. Auron, in response, said “ Nothing....” 

Jecht eyed his friend and said “ Come on Auron. I know you better than 
that! Tell me.” Auron closed his eyes and still refused to answer. 
Jecht sighed and rubbed his head. Turning his attention to the field of 
spirit’s as they began to take their form that they once had before they 
were killed and sent here to the Farplane. Then a spirit made its way 
toward the two men watching the view it took form. 

“ Auron, Jecht. Good morning.” said the voice with a smile appearing on 
his face. As Auron and Jecht turned they saw their friend, Summoner 
Braska. 

(11 years ago)

As they approached the chamber that held Lady Yunalesca in it, who was 
waiting for a summoner to complete the pilgrimage and obtain the Final 
Aeon, Jecht spoke up.

“ I’ve been thinking and all. I am willing to give myself up to become 
the Final Aeon. I realize now that my dreams of ever returning to my 
Zanarkand and see my wife and son again will never happen. The least I 
can do for Spira is give myself up to become the Final Aeon so that you 
can bring the next Calm.” Jecht’s voice spoke up. Auron, turned his head 
and stared at his friend with disbelief.

“ Jecht! Don’t do this! We will figure out a way for you to get back to 
your Zanarkand! There must be a way!” Auron spoke to his friend. Jecht 
only smiled and looked at his friend. 

“ Do me one more favor Auron?.” Jecht spoke softly. Auron remained 
silent and stared at the destroyed ruin floor. Emotion started to fill 
himself as his shoulders shook. He knew that his best friends were going to 
die...and there was nothing he could do to stop it. Shaking the emotion 
from his face he rose his eyes to meet his friend’s as he spoke.

“ Ok....what is it?” Jecht smiled and looked at Auron. 

Rubbing his head he spoke “ Could you watch over my son in Zanarkand? 
He needs someone to hold his hand when he cries. He’s always like that. 
Please...will you watch over him?”

Auron looked a little shocked and said “  But....how will I get to 
Zanarkand?” Jecht merely laughed and said “ Hey, you said so yourself. 
There must be a way there. Trust me, you’ll find it.”

Auron smiled himself and said “ Alright. I give you my word. I will 
watch over your son. I’ll protect him with my life.” Jecht smiled and 
walked up to him putting a hand on his shoulder. 

“ Thanks Auron. You know....you were kinda stiff in the beginning but 
that’s what I like about you.”
***********
 “ Hey! Braska! Good morning to ya too!” Jecht said smiling. Auron’s 
feature remained the same as he watched the person he guarded walk up to 
him and look at his face. 

“ Auron....what is the matter?” Braska asked curiously. Sighing a sigh 
of defeat he looked back at the flowers and said “ I...was hoping to 
meet a old friend here, once I came but...it seems the person isn’t 
here.”

“ Who were ya hoping to meet?” Jecht asked listening in. Auron turned 
and looked at the water. “ A very special person....her name was 
Reandra....” Auron started to explain.

(19 years ago)

A young 16 year old teenager walked down the street’s of Bevelle with 
determination in his eyes. He was so focused on something else that he 
didn’t hear a young women, of the same age, call his name. She was 
running as fast as she could toward Auron. Her breathing was fast and sharp 
but she kept running and calling his name. Finally hearing it Auron 
turned around and smiled. 

“ Hi Reandra!” Auron said smiling. 

Reandra stopping in front on him, bent down and gasped for air. As she 
bent down her shoulder length hair moved forward and covered her face. 
Her reddish, brownish hair glistened with sunlight as it shown on her. 
Her slender body trembled with emotion and tiredness as she looked up 
and stood upward. 

Her slender face and bright brown eyes glistened with sadness as she 
spoke with her soft voice “ Auron...why didn’t you tell me? I thought we 
were friends?” 

Auron sighed and said “ Because....I didn’t want to trouble you with 
your father’s recent death and well...I didn’t exactly want you hurt.” 

Reandra closed her eyes and said “ But....why? I don’t care about my 
father’s death! I want to know why you are leaving!”

Auron sighed and put a hand on his friends shoulder. “ I want to prove 
to myself that I can be one of the best warrior monk’s out there. 
So...I’m leaving to train with the new recruits.” Reandra shut her eyes and 
shook her head as tears fell down slowly. Sighing he looked down at the 
ground and closed his own eyes. 

“ Then....promise me one thing Auron....” Reandra said slowly as she 
start to feel her heart hurt.

Auron looked up into his friends eyes and nodded. “ Anything.” Reandra 
reached into the back of her neck and pulled off a small necklace that 
had a small diamond on it that was surrounded with a small golden 
heart. Taking Auron’s hand in his she opened it and set the necklace down in 
his palm and closing his hand with hers. 

“ Promise me...that you’ll come back....” Reandra said softly.

Auron nodded and slowly lifted his hand and rested it on her cheek. “ I 
promise you....I will come back.” he whispered softly. Reandra then 
buried her face in his chest and cried softly. Auron, almost reluctantly, 
wrapped his arms around her and held her tight. Reandra finally looked 
up and then suddenly covered her lips with Auron’s. Auron was shocked 
at first then slowly closed his eyes and kissed back. Reandra slowly 
brought her arms around his neck as they held each other for what seemed 
like eternity. 

Slowly letting go Auron kissed her quickly once again and said “ I love 
you Reandra...” 

Reandra rested her head on his shoulder and said softly “ I love you 
too. I’ve wanted to tell you all this time...but I’ve never had the 
courage. Just please....come back to me....” 

“ I will....I’ll come back for you...” Auron promised as he bent his 
head down one more time, to close the gap between their lips. After a few 
minutes Auron finally separated from the lack of air. Holding Reandra 
close to him he held her for what seemed like forever, then almost 
reluctantly let go and ran to the awaiting airship, as his heart already 
yearned for her love.
*********
Auron sighed and opened up his hand. There was the same necklace that 
Reandra had given him all those years ago. “ And I never saw her 
again....” he voice softly spoke as he closed his eyes and remained silent.
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Author Note: Ok, well that’s the first chapter, and sorry so short but 
the next few chapters will be longer and much, much, MUCH better!! 
Promise!!

Author Note: My dearest thanks to Jessie for replying to my story! Thanks Jessie^_^! Anyway I hope you other ppls wont mind replying to it too. Here’s the next chapter! Oh and I would like to dedicate this to a friend of mine who recently lost her father in a car accident. She is the best friend a girl could ask for and I want her to know I will always be there for her when she needs someone. Disclaimer: I don’t own anything of Final Fantasy. They belong to Square Soft, so please don’t sue me. Me don’t have alot of money, lol. ***************************************************************************** Chapter 2 Old Friends, New Beginnings In Besaid Village no one was on the street’s except Yuna. As she walked into the small village she looked around and saw that everyone was still asleep. Near the Crusaders Lodge she saw the newly put up fence area and three chocobo’s were sitting on the ground, fast asleep. Smiling to herself she looked up at the temple and she closed her eyes again. This was where she had first met her first and only love....Tidus. Slowly she opened her eyes and started to walk toward the steps of the temple. Her footsteps echoed through the still morning air as she walked toward the steps. Just before she stepped on them she stopped as she heard another voice behind her. “ Yuna....help me...” the voice echoed through her ears. Her eyes widening she turned around to see nothing there. The wind began to blow and she shivered as goosebumps appeared on her arms. Hugging herself she turned again toward the temple and continued to stare at it. Then the chocobo’s began to arise from their sleep and as they let out their morning crow of happiness life in Besaid Village began to awaken. In the second small hut on the right side of the village awoke a man about 23 woke up and rubbed his head slowly. Groaning he rubbed his eyes slowly and stood up. Reaching for his blue headband he put it on and sighed. Wakka, former captain of the blitzball team the Besaid Aurchos walked out of his cabin and looked around at his home.(Hi! Jackie here! Sorry if I got Wakka’s age wrong. I don’t really know how old he is. I think he is Lulu’s age but I’m not sure. Please correct me if I am wrong. Ok, back to the story!) Turning his head he saw Yuna standing at the front of the temple, not moving, and just staring. Having his face change to a worried expression he walked up to Yuna and placed a hand on her shoulder. Gasping she turned around and hit him on the head. “ Ow!” Wakka spoke as he rubbed his head and groaned. Yuna covered her mouth and had a shocked look on her face. “ I’m so sorry Wakka! Please forgive me!” Yuna said bowing the upper part of her body forward. Wakka finally stopped rubbing his head and looked at Yuna. Showing confusion on his face he sighed and spoke up. “ It’s ok Yuna. I’m just wonderin why your up so early ya?” Wakka said curiously. Yuna stood up and sighed heavily. Her eyes showed her answer and Wakka couldn’t help but feel sorry for her. Since Tidus left last year she had been nothing but miserable inside though her face didn’t show it. Even though she looked happy on the outside, inside her never ending love for Tidus still tried to tear her apart from the inside. He knew that she loved Tidus so much that she would be willing to do anything to see him again if she could. Putting both of his hands on her shoulders he smiled and looked down at her. “ He’ll be back Yuna. If he truly loves you back as much as you love him, he’ll return somehow or someway....just be patient ok?” Wakka said. Yuna smiled and then nodded. Smiling Wakka motioned for her to come eat breakfast in his house. Nodding she followed Wakka into his cabin as people started to appear from their own huts as the day began. In the temple the Hymn of the Faith rang through the halls. In the room with the statue’s a young 23 year old women was praying in front of a statue. Her long black braided hair moved back and forth across her back as she prayed to the statue of High Summoner Braska. A smile appeared on her bright purple lips and she opened her brown eyes and stood up. Crossing her arms she continued to stare at the statue and then the temple priest came up behind her. “ Good morning Lady Lulu.” the priest said bowing and doing the prayer. Lulu nodded and turned around to see the priest. Walking past him and out the temple entrance she sighed and looked at the morning sun as it lit up the morning. Looking to the Crusaders Lodge she saw the chocobo’s walking around their fenced area for food. Looking at the seed bag set near the fence she shrugged and walked toward the bag. Picking the small bag up she gently cupped her hand and dug it slowly into the bag. Taking a handful of seeds out she held her hand out and one of the chocobo’s walked up to her hand and eat out of it gently. Smiling to herself she didn’t notice the Captain of the Crusaders walking up to her and smiling to himself. “ You like the chocobo’s huh?” Gatta said laughing. In surprise Lulu dropped the bag and let the seeds fall from her hand to the ground where the chocobo would reach it. Wiping her hands on her dress she folded her arms and looked serious to Gatta. “ Well the only reason I was doing that is because I noticed those poor chocobo’s were really hungry and hey looked like they were about read to eat each other.” Lulu scowled at Gatta. Shaking his head Gatta reached for the bag of seeds and poured some into a small bucket as a small grinding sound appeared. As the sound reached the chocobo’s ears they warked happily and walked to the bucket. As they eat Lulu moved one of her braids away from his face and looked toward Wakka’s hut. “ I’ll see you later Gatta.” Lulu said as she turned and walked toward Wakka’s hut. Gatta scratched his head and then smiled. As Lulu approached the cabin she smiled to herself as she remembered the past year. As she approached the entrance she knocked on the wall. “ Anybody home?” Lulu called into the hut. As the sheet for the door moved aside Wakka appeared and smiled. “ Lulu! Good morning! Care to join Yuna and me for breakfast?” Wakka said happily. Lulu smiled and nodded. Moving out of the way Lulu walked in to see Yuna sitting on the floor and staring into space. “ Good morning Yuna.” Lulu said smiling. Yuna, snapped out of her daydream, smiled, and nodded her head. Lulu moved next to Yuna and sat down next to her. Wakka reached toward the stove and took a small plate. Smiling he set down the two plates in front of Lulu and Yuna and laughed a little. “ Scrambled chocobo eggs that are seasoned with salt and pepper to just the right amount. I hope you ladies like it.” Wakka said proudly. Lulu smiled and slowly grabbed a fork with her slender fingers. Taking a small amount in her mouth she eat it slowly. “ Mmmmm! This is delicious Wakka! I didn’t know you cooked so well!” Lulu said admiring his cooking. Wakka blushed, scratched his head, and then laughed again. Yuna also laughed as Lulu continued to eat some more. Yuna also eat some and also thought it was delicious. After finishing it Lulu got up and handed her plate to Wakka. “ Thank you for that fine breakfast Wakka.” Lulu said patting his shoulder with her hand. Yuna eyes the two adult’s and lifted her hand to her shin and cupped it. “ Hmmmmmmm.....” Yuna said out loud as she observed Lulu and Wakka. Blushing Lulu took her hand off of Wakka’s shoulder and Wakka’s turned to the exit and walked out of the hut. Lulu eyes Yuna and then shook her head. Sighing she also walked out of the hut and Yuna then laughed a little. Picking up her plate she gently set it on Wakka’s sink she walked out of the hut to see Wakka and Lulu talking to Kimahri in the center of the village. “ Kimahri!” Yuna said happily running toward him and hugging him. Kimahri, shocked from the sudden hug smiled and patted her back. Letting go and backing up a bit Yuna smiled at her best and most loyal guardian she had. For the past year Kimahri had been at Mt.Gagazet, helping his people get over the great loss of the number of their population. Now he had returned for a visit to his friends. “ Kimahri happy to see Yuna. You grow into fine young women over the year.” Kimahri’s deep voice spoke as he smiled. Lulu and Wakka smiled too and they both nodded in agreement. Yuna blushed and shook her head. It was great to see her friends together again since some of them went their separate ways after the defeat of Sin. Kimahri reached into his pocket and pulled out a small movie sphere. “ This for you Yuna from Rikku.” Kimahri said handing it to her. Yuna thanked Kimahri and then turned her attention to the sphere. Looking at the sphere it had Al Bhed writing on it and she groaned. “ I was never good at remembering the Al Bhed language. Ok, now if I remember what Rikku taught me play in Al Bhed language is....uh.....this!” Yuna said pushing a button and a small figure of Rikku came up on the glowing sphere. “ Hey Yunnie! If this is showing then you remember what I taught you about the Al Bhed language. Good job! Now onto business! Over here in Bikanel Island we are hard at work repairing our Home and we are making quite the progress! We are half way done and is it looking great! I can’t wait to see you guys soon! I’ll be coming to see you guys within the next month or so. Anyway if the others are watching this hi Wakka, Lulu, and Kimahri. Well Cid says hi and I got to get back to work! Reply to this as soon as you can! Bye and peace out!” Rikku said before disappearing. Yuna smiled and shook her slowly. “ Good ol Rikku for you!” Yuna said putting the sphere into her pocket also. Kimahri nodded and Lulu sighed. Wakka looked around and they remained silent. Yuna then felt she had something to do. “ Lulu? Wakka? Kimahri? I have something I want to do.” Yuna said closing her eyes. Lulu looked at Yuna curiously and then sighed. Wakka knew what she was going to say and Kimahri’s face remained plain. “ I want to go to the Farplane and see if Tidus is there.” Yuna said with hope in her voice. Wakka looked at Yuna then Lulu and then back to Yuna. Yuna looked up at Wakka as he nodded. “ I’ll go with you.” Wakka said smiling. Lulu smiled then nodded. “ I’ll go too. There is someone I need to visit as well. What about you Kimahri?” Lulu said. Kimahri nodded and that meant in his own way that he would follow. Yuna smiled and said “ Well then....let us be on our way.” ********* “......Am I.....alive?” a voice spoke in a whisper. A young man slowly groaned as he opened his eyes. Not recognizing his surroundings the young man opened his blue eyes and looked around. He was in a small bed in the corner of a room. In the far corner was a small window that was open. The wind was blowing the white lace curtains slowly and mystically through the air as the young man continued to look around. There was a small bookshelf and a desk next to the shelf. The young man sighed and looked at the other end of the room. There was a small door and then it slowly opened. The young man looked at it to see a young women, about 28, look in and smile. “ Ah, your awake.” the young women said as she walked in carrying a small tray of food. The young man looked confused and tried to sit up but then felt a sharp pain in his back. Hissing in air through his teeth he gently set himself back down onto the bed and the women set the tray of food on the desk. Walking up to him she sat down on the chair next to the bed and looked at his head. “ How are you feeling?” the women asked. The young man sighed and spoke “ I’m ok I guess. My back is really the only thing that hurts.” The young women nodded her head and sighed. Reaching for a white bandage she removed the one from his head and looked at his head. He had a huge cut on his forehead and she touched it carefully. Smiling she put on the new bandage and stood up. “ Your lucky to be alive you know?” the women said walking to the table. The young man looked at the women curiously and didn’t know what to say. The women carried the tray of food to the young man and set it down in front of him. Sitting back down she sighed and looked at him. “ I found you on a beach not far from here, all beaten and bleeding badly. Any longer out there and you might not of survived.” the women said seriously. The young man shook his head and sighed. “ Then...I owe you my life.” the young man said slowly. The women shook her head and said “ It was my pleasure to help you, besides....I like to help people.” The young man smiled then looked down at his food. Gently reaching for a spoon he looked at the soup that laid before him and he eat it quickly. The young women looked shocked then laughed. “ You must be hungry I take it.” the women said while she was laughing. The young man stopped and blushed. “I...uh...well...yes I am hungry...sorry about that.” the young man said shyly. The women smiled and said “ Don’t be...its alright to be hungry. After all...you’ve been in a coma for the past year.” The young man looked shocked and then tried to remember what had happened to him. In his mind he saw a young girl, about 17 that had a soft smile and warm eyes. “ I love you...” a soft voice rang through his head. His eyes saddened as he remembered the voice. The young women noticed this and looked at him with concern. “ Are you alright?” her voice spoke softly. The young man nodded and said “ What’s your name?” The women smiled and said “ My name is Ryanna. What’s yours?” The young man smiled and said “ Mine is Tidus.” ***************************************************************************** Author Note: Ok, that took me 2 hours to come up with by hey, I got it done! Lol. Please review!

Author Note: Yea!!!! Weekend here!!! Now since it is the weekend I can write alot more than I could on the weekday. School, ya know? Well, since I have a three day vacation ahead of me I will probably post three new chapters up but that’s not a promise! I also have to do other things and plus I have ALOT of homework this weekend. Man....high school is not gonna get any easier I can tell ya that much....especially with midterm exams going on, lol. Anyway I hope you continue to read and thanks to Rikku-chan, Lonnie Thomas, and Wargene for replying! Hopefully many more peoples will also reply to this! Disclaimer: I don’t own Final Fantasy! They belong to Square Soft so please don’t sue me! ****************************************************************************** Chapter 3 Disturbed Soul “ Ryanna....where am I?” Tidus asked slowly as he looked around slowly. Ryanna stood up and walked to the nearby window. Moving the curtains out of the way she opened up the window and moved out of the way so he could see out the window. Tidus slowly moved the sheet and blanket off of him and tried to stand up. As he stood up a sudden tiredness took a toll over his body and he felt weak all over. Feeling dizzy and light headed Tidus grabbed his head and under him his knees gave out and he fell to the floor. Ryanna quickly sprang into action and ran to him. Catching him before he hit the floor Ryanna helped him up to his feet. Putting his right arm over her shoulder she helped walk him over to a chair near the window and she gently helped him sit down on it gently. As he sat down he gently lifted a hand to his forehead and rested it there. As he closed his sea blue eyes slowly he let out a deep sigh and then opened his eyes again. Moving both of his hands to his right leg he rested his hands on his leg and looked at Ryanna with a confused look. “ You haven’t used your legs in a year or so. It will take some time for your legs to be normal again but it will happen if you practice walking on them again.” Ryanna reassured Tidus with hope in her voice. Tidus smiled and nodded, then the sound of the sea roared through the wind as it blew into the room. Turning his head toward the window Tidus looked outside to see a sight he would never forget. As he looked out onto the beach his face turned to a shocked expression. Outside he could see the towering peak of a snowy mountain, fog slowly circled its way slowly around the top of the mountain, making it seem like someone had just let out a smoke ring from smoking a cigarette. As Tidus moved his attention down the mountain he saw snow slowly falling from the sky, slowly, as if time its self was slowing down. His attention caught the bottom of the mountain as he saw a beached area covered with the pure white snow. The mixture of snow and sand showed easily, even from far away as Tidus looked out at the view. The mixture of snow and sand made a brownish- whitish color, and shells from the ocean were settled on the top of the snow. The ocean water was a mixture of water and ice. Small chunks of ice drifted endlessly in the cold water as the water its self tried to go onto the land, only to be disappointed and drift back into the giant ocean of mystical blue water. Sunlight poured down between the clouds trying to block the sun and reached the ocean surface. As it touched the water lit up and made the sunlight sparkle as the waves flowed in and out of the beach. Tidus continued to stare at the sight and Ryanna smiled to herself. “ Do you remember what this place is called?” Ryanna asked as she stood up and folded her arms in front of her chest. Tidus, snapped out of his thoughts and turned his attention to Ryanna. Shutting his eyes he remembered his journey here with his friends. Lulu....Wakka....Kimahri....Auron....Rikku....and his one true love, Yuna. Remembering his trip up this mountain he searched his memory for the name of the mighty mountain that laid before him. ( 1 year ago) Tidus slowly walked over the green grass that surrounded him in every direction possible to see. The Calm Lands laid in every direction and he smiled to himself. Not too far behind him was his friends as they turned to the Al Bhed resting area in the center of the Calm Lands. As they entered it everybody went to opposite corners of the resting center and started relaxing. Auron, stood near the entrance and stared into the endless green of the Calm Lands. Rikku, stood not to far behind him, trying to think of a way to prevent Yuna from dieing. Yuna and Lulu were talking in the middle of the area, while Wakka was lost deep in thought. Tidus sighed as he knew that the time was drawing nearer. He was going to see Zanarkand but not his Zanarkand....only the ruins of a destroyed city over a thousand years ago. Tidus blinked his sapphire blue eyes and turned his attention to the east side of the Calm Lands. Catching his attention he saw a mountain peak, towering over the surrounding cliffs of the Calm Lands. The mountain peak towered over the landscape surrounding it and it looked like it did not welcome the weak. Turning his attention back to his friends he caught Kimahri looking at the mountain as well. Sighing he walked over to Kimahri and looked at him curiously. Kimahri smiled to himself and looked down at Tidus. “ Great mountain Gagazet Kimahri’s home. Not seen home for many years now. Other Ronso live their too.” Kimahri spoke clearly and briefly, leaving Tidus in confusion as usual. Tidus moved his attention back and forth between Mt. Gagazet and Kimahri and finally got it. “Oh, so....maybe we’ll see your family once we get there huh?” Tidus spoke with cheer in his voice. Kimahri shook his head and looked back at the devastating peak. “ Kimahri have no family...but....Kimahri have friend’s now hmm?” Kimahri spoke smiling a little. Tidus, though now showing it, felt a little scared looking at Kimahri smile. The great and silent Kimahri smiling?!?! What was this world coming too?!?! Though relieved to hear Kimahri saying this Tidus nodded his head, smiled, and laughed out loud. “ Yup! You do have friends!” Tidus spoke happily. Kimahri, sill smiling, nodded and then turned back to his normal position with his arms folded in front of his chest and his usual stare into space. Shaking his head slightly Tidus turned away and the group got ready to continue his adventure. ( End of Memory) “ This mountain is Mt. Gagazet isn’t it?” Tidus asked Ryanna as he opened his eyes to see the young women still in the same position. A small smile appeared on her face and she nodded her head. Her eyes seemed glad and happy as she walked toward the door. Holding up one finger she walked out and disappeared behind the door. Tidus, taking that as a be right back sign, turned his attention back to the view of the mountain and closed his eyes again. Thinking of Yuna he didn’t notice the tear forming out of his eyes and as they fell down his face. “ I will return to you soon Yuna....I promise.” Tidus said as he opened his eyes again. His eyes seemed very different that time. His eyes were filled with sorrow, loneliness, and grief. These feelings came from his very soul that was about ready to tear him apart from the outside. His soul was missing his other half of it. He had heard from his mother one time that the person you love will always be half of your soul and she was right. Not being near Yuna was the worst thing he had ever experienced in his life. He had fallen in love with Yuna the minute he had laid his eyes on her. The minute his sapphire blue eyes met her green and blue ones he knew that he wanted to spend the rest of his days with her. He longed for he day that he would have her in his arms again, that he would feel her lips on his, and that he would feel her heartbeat beat against his. “ I will find you Yuna...even if it takes me my whole life.....” Tidus whispered to himself as the sea wind blew into the window making his own hair blow along with it. ************* In the lower eastern part of the world of Spira there laid a small desert island called Bikanel Island. One year ago there once was a place called Home for the Al Bhed to live together but then the Guado came and destroyed it. Now, one year later, the Al Bhed have gathered together to rebuild their once proud Home. In the ruins of a destroyed city were lots of Al Bhed working and talking with each other about plans. One of these Al Bhed with 17 year old Rikku and she had matured greatly over the year. “ Rikku! I need some help over here!” Rikku’s father, Cid, called to her from across the room. Rikku, turned her head as her long blonde hair waved back and forth as the hot desert wind blew around her. Wiping the sweat from her forehead she put down the papers she was looking at and walked to her father. Cid looked at her and shook his head. “ I can’t figure out which one should go where. Can you figure this out?” Cid said as he handed Rikku the papers he was holding. Rikku, took them and then looked at the machina. “ Ok....this should go here.” Rikku said as she handed Cid the gear part and pointed to a certain point on the machina engine. Cid nodded and attached the part slowly then reached for a wrench and tightened the screw around it. Rikku then pointed to another slot and Cid put on the other gear. Rikku them smiled and looked at her father. “ You know dad....your gonna have to get this sooner or later.” Rikku said as she punched her father playfully in the arm. Cid smiled to himself and then laughed. Rikku smiled also and then laughed herself. After a few minutes they both stopped and Rikku turned back to where she was working. Smiling to herself she walked back to where she was before and she picked the papers back up. Going through them she took in a deep breath and then it all out. Finally she stopped at a certain paper and started reading it. Sighing she lifted one hand and rested it over her mouth. Not knowing she was being watched another Al Bhed slowly walked up to her and tapped her on the shoulder. Turning her attention to the back of her she smiled at who she saw. “ Can I help you with anything Rin?” Rikku asked formally as she looked at Rin. Rin nodded and moved his goggles away from his face. “ I was wondering if you could tell me where your father is?” Rin asked as he looked around. Rikku pointed behind him and Rin saw Cid. “ Thank you Rikku.” Rin said before taking off but he stopped when he saw Rikku’s face suddenly change from happy to worried. “ Is anything the matter Rikku? You don’t seem like yourself lately.” Rin asked worryingly. Rikku sighed and looked at Rin with a very worried expression on her face. Shaking her head she slowly closed her green spiral eyes and then opened them but kept their attention on the floor. “ I’m....really worried about my cousin...Yuna. Ever since...Tidus left she’s been so depressed and lonely. I just don’t know what to do anymore to cheer her up. I want to go help her but...I need to stay here and help rebuild our Home. God....life can be so hard sometimes.” Rikku said as she moved her attention back up to Rin’s. Rin looked at Rikku for a minute then sighed. “ It’s up to you what to do Rikku. I’m sure that whatever decision you make it’ll be the right one.” Rin said as he patted her right shoulder. Smiling she nodded and then turned back to the papers. Looking back at them she tried to feel better but she couldn’t shake the feeling that somewhere, something was very wrong. ********** The afternoon sun shadows slowly made its way slowly up the cliffs of Besaid. The shadows seemed to creep their way up, covering everything that touch in darkness. On the small path that went past the falls Lulu, Wakka, Kimahri, and Yuna slowly made their way toward the waiting boat at Besaid Harbor called the S.S. Liki. Lulu slowly walked ahead of the others and she looked at the ground as she walked. Turning her head she looked back at Wakka and kept her attention on him for a minute. He wasn’t paying attention so he didn’t know he was being watched by Lulu. Sighing she turned her attention back forward and moved one of her braids away from her face. Her purple lips slowly opened to release another sigh. “ I feel so depressed lately....and this isn’t like me at all.” Lulu said to herself. Raising her attention to the light blue sky she stared up at it and thought of the past. “ Well....Sir Auron...it’s been a year since you were sent. We all owe you so much...I hope you found peace in the Farplane.” Lulu whispered softly as she smiled and close hey eyes slowly as she continued to walk down the path slowly and steadily. Wakka walked forward and looked at the path that he walked over a year ago with one of all of his friends. Now....he was walking without one of his best friend’s. During their journey together Wakka and Tidus quickly became best and true friends. They had made good memories together with all their friends but now....it just wasn’t the same without him. He would always make things brighter and more fun but now that he was gone....things were alot more gloomy without him. Sighing a heavy sigh he looked back at Yuna and saw that she was deep in thought as she walked. As he stepped onto the bridge that went along Besaid Falls he sighed and then continued to walk slowly. “ Tidus man....come back soon ya? Yuna needs you badly.....” Wakka said slowly. Yuna slowly clutched her hands together as she walked the rocky road of Besaid. Slowly walking behind everyone she closed her eyes and thought of that night that Tidus and herself kissed for the first time. It was a magical moment that both of them wouldn’t forget their whole life but now she wouldn’t be able to feel his lips anymore. Closing her eyes she held them tightly shut as a tear slipped down her face. Holding in her emotions she slowly stepped onto the bridge that walked by the falls. She stopped moving in the middle of the bridge and she looked at the mighty falls. The roar of the falls beat against the her small frail chest as she slowly closed her eyes and tried to walk on. As she took the first step she suddenly felt light headed and dizzy. Using one hand to grab her head and the other for the railing of the bridge she tried to keep her balance but she lost it. Slowly falling to the ground she fell unconscious before she hit the ground. Yuna’s eyes were filled with true fear as she looked at her surroundings. The world around her was pitch black and spirits were flying everywhere around her. They were screaming a scream filled with true pain and horror. As the screams got closer to her she widened her eyes in horror. Covering her ears with her hands she fell to her knees as tears streamed down her face. She didn’t want to be here....she wanted to be in Tidus’s warm, safe arms. She wanted to feel his warm soul again...she wanted to feel safe again....she wanted to see him again. “ TIDUS!!!!” Yuna screamed as the screams of the dead got louder. Then almost suddenly a blinding white light came and covered Yuna. She slowly released the pressure on her ears and she looked around. Dark....total darkness surrounded her as she looked around. Slowly getting up she looked around in confusion and then she heard a small voice . “ Yuna.....help me....” the voice said slowly and as it echoed. Yuna head franticly turned from left to right, looking for the voice that was calling her but she saw no one around. “ Lady Yuna....the time has come....” the voice said next. Yuna started to feel scared again and she hugged herself from the sudden cold that surrounded her body. The cold wasn’t from any wind or air, it was the cold of evil. The chilling darkness that seeps into a person’s soul and gradually fills the soul of the victim over time. Then the person starts to feel anger inside and over time that anger turns to hatred and then worse....pure hate. This pure hate was recognizable to Yuna very well for once she knew a man that had nothing but hatred and insanity in his soul. This man’s name was Seymour and he was a man that wanted or craved power. Seymour was a threat to the world of Spira and Yuna had finally sent him once they were inside Sin last year but when she was dancing she looked into his eyes and saw a feeling that she would never forget. Seymour had the look of revenge in his eyes and that look still haunted her dreams. “ Keep away from me!” Yuna screamed as her voice also echoed. Then she heard footsteps coming toward her. Turning around she saw a figure walking up to her and the figure lit up so she could see who it is. She gasped and looked in fear at who she saw. Seymour was standing in front of her with a evil look on his face. “ Even....if I am dead...I will never give up to take over the world of Spira!” Seymour said as his eyes glowed a blood red color. Yuna backed up a little and then fell onto her back. Seymour continued to walk forward to her while Yuna back up as she shook with fear. “ You cannot stop the destruction of the evil that is coming! Not even you and your pitiful little friends.....” Seymour said with a cold tone as ice in his voice. Then he disappeared and then a loud voice filled the air. “ The True Evil is coming.....he will rule over all! He will destroy the world of Spira and all you pitiful mortals with it!!!!” the voice boomed. Yuna then felt a searing pain go through her and the world again went black. Yuna opened her eyes slowly to find Kimahri, Lulu, and Wakka kneeling over her with worried faces. Yuna moaned and grabbed her head tightly. It was pounding and she felt really weak. “ Are you ok?” Lulu asked as she felt Yuna’s forehead for a fever. Yuan tried to answer but she couldn’t. Wakka looked at Lulu and Kimahri and gave them a look. “ We had better take her back to the village.” Wakka said importantly. They both nodded and Yuna again moaned in pain. Kimahri gently picked her up and walked back to the village with Lulu and Wakka not to far behind. ******* “ Auron.....I....never knew you had a soft spot for this...girl...” Jecht said, still a little shocked at what Auron had told him and Braska. Braska merely smiled and looked at his friend. Setting a hand on his shoulder Braska looked at his friend and gave him a serious look. “ I’m sure....she still loves you Auron....” Braska said. Auron merely clutched his hand and closed his eyes. Turning and walking away he stopped a few feet away from them and looked back. “ We....were just kids then.....” Auron said before walking away and out of sight. His footsteps echoed as Auron walked through the small field. As he walked he could feel his heart getting heavier and heavier. He hadn’t stopped loving her...he couldn’t. She had been the only women that ever touched his heart the way she did. He couldn’t ever forget her touch, voice, and soul. It had been so long but still...he had never forgotten. He would find a way back to Spira....even if it cost him...everything. ( 21 years ago) The sun was setting slowly on the sea as he walked up to the dock area of Bevelle. As he neared the dock he saw his best friend sitting on the end of it. Reandra was just staring at he sea with her beautiful brown that was full of emotion that was just indescribable. Slowly he walked up to Reandra and put a hand on her shoulder. Looking behind her Reandra smiled once she saw Auron and patted the wood next to her. Auron sat down next to her and looked at the water. “ Sure is beautiful huh?” Reandra’s soft voice spoke as she smiled a small smile. Auron nodded and looked at Reandra. “ I heard about your mom....I’m sorry.” Auron said as showed a face full of concern. Reandra closed her eyes and shook her head. “ At least she didn’t suffer when she died....she was ill anyway...at least she wont have to suffer anymore.” Reandra said softly as she tried to smile a small smile again. Auron looked at Reandra with a face full of concern. She had gone through so much in her life and yet....she still smiled. Opening her brown eyes she smiled and looked at Auron. “ Wanna go for a walk along the beach?” Reandra asked standing up and stretching a little. Auron laughed a little to himself and stood up. “ Sure.” Auron said as he turned and walked down the dock with Reandra. Turning onto the sand she slowly moved a piece of hair out of her face and looked at Auron. Smiling she looked at the sunset as the color’s reflected off of her skin. Auron looked at the sunset too and then looked back at Reandra. “ So how’s the “big “ training coming?” Reandra teased as Auron smiled and laughed. “ It’s coming ok. How’s the “fabulous” cooking coming?” Auron said as he moved joking moves with his hands. Reandra stopped and put her hands on her hips. Giving him a playful glare she scowled him playfully. “ Now Auron are “you” mocking “ MY” cooking?” Reandra asked with a playful, angry tone. Auron stopped also and moved one of his black strands of hair from his face. Moving one of his hands onto his chin he stroked it and looked at Reandra with a playful look. “ No...not at all Reandra.” Auron said smiling. Reandra eyed Auron again and raised her hand to her chin also. Auron eyes her also and Reandra gently pushed her index finger on his chest. “ Is that so?” Reandra said as a smile appeared on her face. Auron nodded and then looked at Reandra again. Smiling a playful devilish grin she pushed Auron back and he fell into the ocean water behind him. Auron, caught off balance fell into the cold water and looked at Reandra shocked. Reandra grabbed her stomach with her arms and roared with laughter. Auron smiled evilly and sneaked a hand up to Reandra’s ankle. Pulling forward Reandra screamed in shock as she fell into the cold salt water beside him. Auron this time laughed as Reandra stood up in the water shocked. Reandra looked back at Auron laughing and splashed water on him. Auron splashed her back and soon it turned into a water war. Finally stopping Reandra smiled at Auron and gave him a soft look. “ Thank you Auron....you have really helped me out through my life....I’m glad were best friends.” Reandra spoke softly as Auron nodded back. As they got out of the water the sun set on the Bevelle Harbor. ( End of Memory) Auron looked at the ground painfully and thought of Reandra. “ Soon....soon Reandra....” Auron spoke softly. In another part of the Farplane a single soul stood out from the others. This soul was turning black and growing a human form. As the soul grew the human form he opened his eyes to reveal blood red eyes. The soul smiled a evil smile and it spoke some words. “ The evil...is coming...” the voice spoke *********************************************************************************************** Author Note: Yea!!! Chapter 3 done! Man I am desperate for reply’s here! Please, please, PLEASE reply!!!! Me sooooo desperate!!!! Next chapter will come soon!