A.N. / This is my first story and I'm really excited. This fiction will be based on the game Final Fantasy IV, taking place before the After Years and after the end of the game. Just to let you all know, this is a teen fiction and should only be viewed by someone 13 or older. If you are playing the first game right now, I suggest you come back once you've finished as there are several spoilers involved, but if you don't mind, carry on. Don't say I didn't warn you though! ;P In this story, we come across another friend of Cecil, Kain and Rosa called Violet. As we explore this story, I should be able to keep in character. I'm sorry if anyone is out of character, I'm not used to writing. Favourites, Follows and Reviews are appreciated. Thanks! :)

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Final Fantasy IV or Final Fantasy IV TAY, this is just an altered story. Thanks for reading and let's get on with the story!

Chapter 1 : A Rival's Challenge

The madness was finally over. I was relieved, now I could get back to Baron again. Zeromus was gone, and thankfully that dreadful moon with him. But now Cecil was awfully quiet, I hadn't heard him speak since we had gotten off the Lunar Whale. Tonight, we had decided to camp out on the beach in Mysidia to commemorate our last night together. I'd had a lot of fun on our journey. Though it was perilous and we could have died at any moment, I enjoyed my time with the others and we had made many memories that will not be forgotten anytime soon.

The sun had just touched the line of the horizon, painting the sky and the reflection in the water with oranges that deepened as the sun lowered in the sky. The clouds were light and puffy, they looked good enough to eat. If only I could reach them...

I stood by the water, still in my armor. The air I breathed in was crisp and fresh, but the wind was cold. I removed my pauldrons ( AN : A part of armor that covers the shoulders. :D ), throwing them to the ground. I sat on the soft sand, staring across the cobalt blue sea. The twilight was magnificent, in my opinion, the best time of the day.

'Violet? Fancy seeing you here.'

I turned my head and spotted my rival.

'Crystal? What are you doing here?' I asked. 'Don't tell me you followed me here!'

Crystal snorted. 'No. Why would I follow someone as pathetic as you?'

'You have nothing to be arrogant about, Crystal.' I warned. 'So you would bite your tongue if you know what's best for you.'

She turned away, flicking her blonde hair. 'I don't see why so many people in the kingdom find you so amazing. To me, you are just weak. I could beat you anyday if I wanted.'

I stood up abruptly and grabbed her by the shirt.

'Do not test me, Crystal!' I snarled. 'Nobody wants to hear your boasting, so keep quiet!'

She scowled before headbutting me straight in the nose. I cried out, clutching my nose and let go of her shirt. She landed on her feet and drew her sword.

'If you really think you are that good, fight me!' she shouted.

'No.' I refused.

She punched me in the face with her left hand. 'Fight me!' Crystal commanded.

I wiped the blood from the corner of my mouth and pulled my sword from its sheath. 'Fine!' I yelled. 'If you will go that far, then I will!'

Crystal charged at me, pointing her sword directly at me. I held my sword with both hands, blocking her attack. She pulled her sword away and I decided to play the offensive. She smoothly parried the swings of my sword with a swipe of hers. Our blades met and I pushed against hers, with a ton of force. She was strong, admittedly but I sighed in relief as I felt my sword easing towards her side. I swung my sword around and Crystal lost grip of her sword, and it was tossed into the sand.

'Violet! What are you doing!?'

I looked to the direction of the voice as Rydia ran towards the two of us with Rosa following closely behind.

'What will you do now?' I asked, turning back to Crystal.

'You'll see.' She hissed. Crystal held out a hand and shouted, 'Fira!'

The flames scalded my shoulder and I cried out in pain, dropping my excalibur.

'Magic!?' I yelled, outraged.

'Heh, you never suggested that we were not permitted to do such things.' leered Crystal.

'Okay then!' I gave in.

I rushed to take my sword as Crystal ran at me. I grabbed onto the handle with my and right hand but Crystal kicked it from my hand.

Her foot rammed into my wrist and a loud crack echoed across the landscape. This noise gathered the attention of the other three as they also spotted us.

I screamed in pain, tears rushing from my eyelids. Crystal laughed as the others joined Rydia and Rosa.

'You are unbelievably weak! What an easy fight!' she lifted her foot of my wrist and turned her back as if she was waiting for something.

I shuffled across the floor to my excalibur and gripped it in the other hand.

'Oh, and just to make sure! Silence!' she called over her shoulder.

I pulled some echo herbs out of my belt, swallowing them hastily. I swung my sword at her ankles, cutting her down before I stood up again. I walked over to my rival on the ground and eyed her with disgust before pointing my sword at her.

'I have every mind to hurt you right here, right now.' I hissed.

'Hah, go ahead.' she laughed, amused.

I put my sword back in its sheath on my back and turrned away. 'Get out of here.'

Crystal picked up her sword and trudged back across the beach.

Thank the Gods! I thought. But my wrist's not looking too good, is it?

I looked to my wound and it was a lovely purple color. It was sticking out unnaturally and I winced, the pain hitting me through the sight of it.

'Dammit.' I muttered, taking an elixir bottle out of my belt.

I pulled the cork out of the mouth of the bottle and slipped the thick, dull liquid into my throat.

'Ugh.' I shuddered in disgust. 'No matter how many times I drink this, I can never get myself to like the taste.'

'You are okay now though, aren't you?' Rydia asked.

I rolled my wrist around, flexing it in one direction and the other.

'I am.' I nodded. 'Thank you.'

'I can't believe she cast silence on you!' gasped Rosa.

'Yeah!' Edge added. 'I mean, how cruel can someone get?'

I sighed, 'That is just how Crystal is.'

'Who?' Kain asked.

'Don't worry.' I said, shaking my head.

I looked back to the horizon and the sun was already gone. I frowned, disappointed as I turned to head back to the campfire. 'I am tired, so I am going to call it a day.'

'But aren't you having any supper?' Rosa called after me.

'I'll just get some coconuts if I get hungry.' I replied.

'They are so high up, what will you do?' Rydia asked, looking to the palm trees blowing in the wind.

'I guess I will have to find a way to get to them, won't I?' I waved my hand turning away and I carried on towards the campfire.

'Violet...' Cecil murmured.

End of Chapter 1

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