Disclaimer: I do not own Final Fantasy X or any of its characters. I only own my character, Danaya. The following OCs belong to the following people. Any of my plot similar to anyone else's is simply pure coincidence.
Alisa, Taehyr - Xedina Fairlady
Rhys - Teamplaya101
Analise - MemoriesoftheForgottenGuardian
Xanxus - Big K Studios
Iyana - Roseria Sylvester
Sargent - AcidRain14
Hey guys! Soooo I'm baaack! :) after a really long time! I'm sorry! I've just been busy this summer because I needed to have fun and I also had summer homework! XD So weird how I'm updating the day I start school but oh well! So, this is a sequel to Dawn of a New Beginning! If you haven't read that first, you should really check it out to understand this one! So, this is a bit of a sequel/spin-off as three new characters (made by Xedina Fairlady and Teamplaya101) enter the story. Rhys will be Rikku's husband, Taehyr is Rhys' & Rikku's daughter (as well as Iyana's sister), and Alisa will be Danaya's younger sister. I'll be TRYING to update weekly as I have to get adjusted to school first. I hope you readers will stay with me and support me throughout this story as well! Good luck to us and I hope you enjoy! ^^
P.S. Good luck to me on the first day of being a suffermore.
Danaya's POV:
About 5,000 years before Sin was defeated, the Fayth came together in harmony to stop the violence and wars happening all over Spira. To do this, the Fayth created what was known as the Elemental Guardians: Fire, Ice, Lightning, Air, Earth, Death, and Life. A horrible feud caused the powers of Life and Death to be taken away. Before Sin was created and Zanarkand was destroyed, the Elemental Guardians were looked upon as Kings/Queens, High Mages, and Vicious warriors. However, New Yevon has disliked for them as Yevon believes they created the Fayth, but they are wrong. The Fayth created Yevon, but Yevon believes they created the Fayth. The tale was twisted and changed, but people know the truth. The powers of the Elemental Guardians had been passed down generation after generation. In fact, two of the Elemental Guardians are with me right now.
"-aya? Danaya!" I heard someone shout. My daydreaming ended as I turned away from the window and to the person who called me. Standing there was Vidina, his arms crossed and a smirk proudly on his face. "Come on girl, ya? Get your head out of the clouds! We're going to celebrate your 18th today!" Vidina exclaimed as he walked over to me and placed his chin on top of my head. I sat there and let him hug me for a while, quietly thinking to myself. Vidina didn't change a bit. Though he was already 20, Vidina still had his childish demeanor. He loved to make jokes and tease me. His fohawked, fiery red hair and red-brown eyes hadn't changed, neither did his black pants, red shoes, orange, open Besaidian shirt, and black coat. He did grow a few inches taller though.
Dad and Mom, well mostly Dad, wanted to celebrate my 18th birthday in a big way. You can thank Uncle Rhys and Wakka for their encouragement and ideas, so what did they plan? Well, they decided to host a whole blitzball tournament in honor of my birthday. I laughed in my head just thinking about it. The whole idea was far-fetched, but boy did they make it happen. So, here we all were, and I mean ALL of us, on the Cascade, on our way to Luca. After a while, Vidina fell asleep on the bed I was sitting on, so I let him be and made my way downstairs to check up on everyone else. Behind the counter was Pello quietly watching some T.V. I walked inside the bathroom to freshen up first.
My eyes stayed the same, but my hair had grown longer as I looked at myself in the mirror. The light blonde tips remained as they shone brighter than ever. My light tan skin was still the same, but I did grow at least a few inches taller these past three years. Last time I checked, I was at least 5'4" now. Throughout the years, I opted for a small change in my clothes. I kept my black shorts on, but I changed my skirt into a low-high light blue skirt. It was a little transparent, so you could see the black of my shorts. I liked this skirt because it wouldn't get in the way of me fighting, and I loved how it flowed in the wind. My black tube-top shirt became a black tank top with my blue cloak over it. I looked at my face; my smile was still there, but something had changed. I just didn't know what it was.
I went out of the bathroom and strolled to the elevator. I decided to go down to the Engine room and found Sargent and Xanxus down there just leaning against the pipes and talking. "Oh, look! The princess is finally done day-dreaming! You okay there, birthday girl?" Xanxus asked me with a smirk as he walked over and ruffled my hair. I giggled. Xanxus hadn't changed much in these past few years. He had spent his time traveling the world on foot, killing fiends (what was left of them) and trying to find new species of fiends. Xanxus would always come visit Besaid by ship and cook us some food to our hearts' contents.
His coffee colored skin and tattoo stayed the same, but they all looked tougher in a way. His golden topaz colored eyes lost some of its happiness after Analise became my aeon, but he tried his best to move on. Xanxus' black armored pants and black boots were definitely still there, and his bare chest showed some of his battle scars. Being 26 years old, Xanxus was quite a storyteller whenever he would come back to visit.
"I'm doing okay." I finally answered Xanxus as I grabbed both of his pistols in a swift move and twirled them around my fingers expertly, like Xanxus had done when I had first met him. He laughed and said I had gotten quicker. I turned to Sargent, who was studying his gun very carefully. I smiled at Sargent, who had actually matured and become less of a hot-head. However, his stubbornness and rashness were still there. Sargent just turned 19 a few weeks ago, and he was now about six feet tall. From head to toe, Sargent still had on the same outfit. He never changed his look, and he never bothered to. His piercing gold eyes and jet black, spiky hair still remained the same, but the look in his eyes had changed. When I had first met him, they were filled with sadness, sorrow, and anger. Now they were filled with happiness, and I think we have Iyana to thank for that.
I stopped twirling Xanxus' pistols and chucked them at Sargent, who caught them without any trouble and threw them back to Xanxus. I laughed and exclaimed, "Good reflexes, hot shot! Just next time, at least acknowledge my presence and say something without staring at 'your baby.' Seriously, I thought Iyana was your baby." Sargent lifted his head up and smiled at me, but there was a hint of a scowl as I stuck out my tongue.
"Wakka, Lulu, Lady Yuna, Tidus, Rikku, and Rhys are all up on the deck if you're wondering who's up there." Xanxus explained to me.
"Thanks! I'm going to go up right now. See you guys in a bit!" I exclaimed as I waved to both of them and clutched my sword tightly as I walked back to the elevator and made my way up to the deck. When the elevator door opened, I found Wakka and Lulu on their way back inside. "Oh! You guys are going in?" I asked them softly. Wakka ruffled my hair and nodded. I let them pass, and I turned around to look at their retreating backs. Wakka and Lulu had grown old, since they were already in their 40s. I noticed their faces growing wearier, but they still kept up their happiness. I walked over to Mom, Dad, Auntie Rikku, and Uncle Rhys. Auntie Rikku and Mom were talking while Dad and Uncle Rhys had a discussion over the low number of fiends. I walked over to Mom and Auntie Rikku to see what was up. I plopped down next to them and quietly listened.
With Mom being in her late 30s, she was still young and trying to look her best. Her short hair was still the same, but she decided to choose more comfortable clothes with a simple long skirt and top she had once worn when she was a summoner. Auntie Rikku didn't change at all. She was still as peppy and kind as ever. Her blonde hair was really long, and she loved keeping it in her braids. I peered over at Dad and Uncle Rhys. Dad…well…he didn't change much. Dad was still so very young and always tried to act "cool" around me. It's so funny; I swear I almost had a heart attack once when he tried to show off his "chocolate abs" to some teenagers down at Kilika once. Mom and I had to smack him a few times, but it was all good.
Uncle Rhys, well, he's Uncle Rhys. HE is one of the Elemental Guardians that reside in my life now. Uncle Rhys happens to be the Elemental Guardian of Fire, and at 40, you wouldn't think he would be so tough and powerful. He really is. Uncle Rhys still had the same black shaggy locks and light blue eyes. His black, baggy jeans, black boots, and black t-shirt all stayed the same, as well as his dark red coat and pendant. Uncle Rhys' pendant had a beautiful, glowing Fire ember attached to it to let people know who he was. On his neck is a black mark in the shape of a flame. "Danaya! What are you doing just staring? Come on over here, birthday girl." Uncle Rhys called me over. I smiled slightly and shook my head as I got up and walked over to him and Dad. I sat down next to them as Dad placed his hand behind and around my neck, a sign of affection he uses on me.
"What were you and Vidina doing, hmm? He said he would go down to just talk to you for a bit, but it's been a while." Uncle Rhys explained with a smirk. Dad shot him a look, but Uncle Rhys ignored it. Auntie Rikku heard what Uncle Rhys said and smacked him on the head. I laughed while staring at Uncle Rhys' sword that he was holding.
"Vidina and Danaya are too young for that, sweetie! Don't say anything about my babies or I will sucker punch you in the head!" Auntie Rikku threatened.
"Calm down, hon. They're around that age. They're ready for it." Uncle Rhys commented as he rested his arms behind his neck. I gaped at him and looked at Dad for help. Uncle Rhys laughed and explained, "I'm joking! Joking!" I scoffed and playfully shoved my Uncle in the shoulder. I would never get Uncle Rhys. Oh, interesting fact. He said he had come for a different world called Earth. That's where one of the other Elemental Guardians, Ryou, went back to because he said Uncle Rhys' death was a bit too much for him.
Confused? Well, Uncle Rhys had died during a war, but my younger sister Alisa had brought him back to life since she was the Elemental Guardian of Life. "Danaya? Do you know how much longer until we get to Luca? What did Iyana say?" Dad asked me.
"Oh! We'll be there in about 20 minutes." I replied as I stood up and sighed. "I'm going to the Bridge to check up on the others!" I smiled and turned to walk around, but Uncle Rhys grabbed my arm. I turned back to him with a questioning look.
Uncle Rhys rubbed his temples and groaned, "Tell Iyana to stop with her wild driving. It's getting me sick." I laughed and shook my head as I hurried back inside. My Uncle Rhys was such a crazy guy. I took the elevator down to the Bridge and found myself in the presence of Alisa, Taehyr, and Iyana.
"Iyana!" I called out. "Your dad told you to quit the crazy driving." Iyana laughed out loud and turned on the speakers to the deck.
"Pops! I keep telling you, don't worry! I'm not going to crash this airship. I've been flying this baby for years! Remember, you and Mom are the ones who got me this!" Iyana exclaimed through her microphone as she turned it off. I walked over to Alisa and Taehyr, who were quietly giggling at Iyana's antics. I turned to my younger sister Alisa first. She reminded me of myself when I was fifteen years old.
Her light brown hair had grown longer, but she still had to keep it tied up. Her eyes were as sparkly as ever, and she had even outgrown me in height already. Her outfit had remained the same throughout the years; she would just alter the outfit to fit her size. Her light blue top and dark blue long skirt with a yellow wavy design had remained the same. The orange obi stayed to hold everything together, and her brown boots were slightly scuffed. Alisa turned to me with a smile. Alisa is also the Elemental Guardian of Life, so she has the power to heal and it's stronger than anything.
"Sis, are you ready for that tournament? Oh! I heard Vidina's going to play this year with the Aurochs just for you!" Alisa teased. I looked at her in surprise and turned to Taehyr for confirmation.
I stuttered, "W-what? Is this true?" Taehyr smiled and nodded her head happily.
"Yup!" Taehyr confirmed. "Vidina told us to keep it a secret, but well, let's just say we couldn't." Taehyr shot me a wink, and my cheeks reddened. Taehyr is my cousin and Iyana's younger sister. Taehyr stood pretty tall at seventeen years old. Her blue eyes with that Al Bhed swirl were very calm and collected. She wore an orange midriff that showed her stomach. Taehyr had on a green skirt with a black ribbon tied around her waist, and she wore white shoes. A red scarf with orange tips was tied around her neck, and her blonde hair was tied up with her bangs left down. Taehyr was holding her two small scythes and…my…sword?
I chuckled and complimented, "Good job, Taehyr! Getting better at stealing every day, huh?" Taehyr laughed and nodded her head as she handed me back my sword. I grabbed it by the hilt and stood up to walk over to Iyana. "Iyana! What's going on?" Iyana and I had gotten closer over the past few years. Iyana was maturing, already at 20 years old, up there with Vidina. She never changed her outfit. Iyana's tan leggings and dark brown knee high boots with steel toes were still in good condition. Her light green halter top fit her perfectly, and her belt with item pouches was fastened on tightly. She had her fingerless gloves and metal guard still on. I grabbed her huge Monkey wrench that was in a compartment and twirled it around.
Iyana chuckled and answered, "We're almost there. 5 minutes." She turned on the microphone and speakers to the whole airship. "Everyone! We will be landing at Luca airship dock in 5 minutes! Please get onto the Bridge!" Iyana announced.
"Danaya! Danaya!" Taehyr called me over. "Okay, so that Vigilante guy right? The one with the hooded face who helps people SO FAST YOU NEVER SEE HIM? IYANA TOLD ME HE DIED IN A RAID YEARS AGO? IS THAT TRUE?" Taehyr was always obsessed about the Vigilante guy. I had a feeling Uncle Rhys knew something about him, but I never pressed on it.
To satisfy Taehyr's needs, I sighed and answered, "No, Taehyr, it's not true, okay? He's still patrolling Luca." Taehyr cheered in celebration, but had to stop her shouting because we were landing and everyone was getting onto the Bridge. Vidina had surprisingly woken up from his nap as he held my hand. Vidina smiled at me. "What?"
"Nothing. You just look beautiful." Vidina replied with a smirk. I rolled my eyes. "Ready to face the crowd?" I nodded my head and took in a deep breath as all of us walked down the hatch and ramp of the airship. I looked at the beautiful skies of Luca and smiled. Everything had been peaceful these past three years ever since the defeat of Malfonse. The group and I basically spent our times training in Kilika Woods, exploring the world, and having our own little adventures. I waved to the crowd of people who bowed to greet us, but I didn't want them to bow. They didn't even have to greet us like this. People were greeting me 'Happy 18th Birthday,' and even giving me gifts. I looked at Dad with a stare, but he just smiled and waved it off. All of us headed into the locker rooms, where I would see some people I haven't seen in a while.
"By the way, Taehyr." I overheard Uncle Rhys starting. "The Vigilante guy is dead. Rumor is true." Taehyr stared at him with saucer plate eyes.
"IT'S NOT!" she denied as she placed her hands on her heads. I laughed and since it was a long walk to the locker room, I decided to have a conversation with Analise.
*Analise! Are you there?* For three more years, Analise had always been my aeon. I would summon her every once in a while, but she preferred to stay inside and enjoy the peace and quiet.
*I'm here, Danaya. Enjoying the smiles of people?* I giggled.
*The smiles, yes. The crowds and attention I'm receiving? Eh. But Dad tried so hard to make this happen, so I'm going to be happy for his sake.*
*Just be careful, Danaya. Something's been bugging me, and I don't know what it is.*