This is my third fanfic, but my first story that isn't a one-shot. Anyway, please comment! If I don't get any comments, I'm going to assume no one likes the story, and give up on it.
*BTW, I haven't played this game in a couple of years so some of the spelling might be wrong, along with some of the lines.

I took a deep breath as I smoothed out my hair. Really there wasn't anything to be nervous about. Many people had come in and out of the temples, becoming full-fledged summoners in a matter of days. I even had Lulu and Wakka supporting me, always. Then of course there was Kimahri, my loyal guardian. They why was I so scared? Of course, occasionally there had been apprentices that had not had the strength to become a summoner. But, I had completed all my training and… I know I will make it. I have to. To make my father proud, to make all of Spira happy. Yes, I know I can do it.

I stepped outside and took another deep breath. It was barely after midnight, but I had to start soon. The earlier I start praying, the sooner I can go and save Spira.

"Yuna!" I looked up startled, and saw Lulu motioning me to hurry. I started running towards the temple. Lulu ushered me inside and I walked inside slowly, slowly looking at the large statues; including Lady Yunalesca (the summoner I was named after) and… my father. I felt tears pooling in my eyes, and quickly brushed them away before any could escape.

I could feel Lulu's hand on my shoulder. I turned and smiled bravely for her. I think she could tell it was all for show but she nodded anyway.

The priest walked in from the other room and noticed me. He then started walking towards me and bowed down in the position of prayer.

"Welcome. You wish to complete your training?"

I nodded quickly, then ,remembering the formalities, bowed down in the same position and said, "My sole wish is to become a summoner and save Spira from its sorrow with the guidance of Yevon."

He nodded and led me towards the stairs.

"Up through there is the Cloister of Trials, are you and your guardians ready?"

I turned towards my ever loyal friends, and they looked back with encouraging expressions on their faces.

Wakka enthusiastically asked, "Let's do this thing, ya?" Lulu rolled her eyes at him being so jovial at the temple. I had to giggle at the familiar scene.

Kimahri then walked up to me and spoke, "Yuna ready, Kimahri ready."

I smiled at them all and turned back to the priest and told him that we were ready.

We walked inside the Closter of Trials and I picked up the first sphere. In my training they said to place it somewhere. But where?

Wakka walked over to another sphere and tried to pick it up, but it wouldn't budge. He pulled again, clearly aggravated. Soon he started pulling with all his strength, and fell when he lost his grip. I started giggling then. I know it was rude but I couldn't help it.

Lulu, however, didn't find it amusing. She sighed loudly and sharply remarked, "Honestly Wakka, use some common sense, or don't expect to make it too far as a guardian."

Eventually we made it through the Cloister of Trials. I walked up towards the stairs and Wakka started to speak.

"Oh man, the boys are waiting for me." He scratched his head, unsure of what to do.

Lulu walked up to him and spoke in an irritated voice, "If blitzball is more important than defeating Sin, go."

Wakka didn't seem too happy about the accusation. He spoke louder, "Of course Yuna is more important than a ball game, but… Chappou made me promise him… that Besaid would win the cup, at least once…"

The prominent scowl on Lulu's face completely disappeared, and I knew why. I remembered Chappou; easy-going, light-hearted-- so similar to Wakka. Not surprising since they were brothers. But Lulu, they were going to get married, until… he was killed by Sin.

I couldn't stand this anymore, the last thing we needed was more sadness around us. I ran up to Wakka.

"Go Wakka, its alright. I'll be fine. Go win the tournament for all of us."

He glanced up, surprised and hesitantly asked, "You sure?"

I nodded, "Absolutely."

He glanced around, "Lu? Kimahri?"

They both nodded in response. He almost jumped up in excitement and told them to call him if there was any trouble. The he walked out of the room.

It made me happy to see him so excited, and I truly hoped the Aurochs would win this year.

"Yuna." Lulu's voice brought me back to the situation at hand. I nodded and slowly went up the stairs.

My hands felt sweaty and my heart was pounding. What if I couldn't do it? What if the Fayth didn't accept to aid me?

The door opened and I stepped inside. There in front of me, was the forever frozen body of an aeon. I thought about the people who gave their lives to fight Sin. I thought about the summoners who had died for peace in Spira. I thought about the guardians who had given their lives for their summoners. Then I thought about the millions of people, suffering and dying everyday. I could almost imagine their smiles, after another Calm came. Finally, I thought about my guardians, my friends, the ones who would be by my side forever.

That was what gave me the strength to continue.

I knelt down in the position of prayer and concentrated fully on the aeon. Hours could have passed and I was barely aware of it. The only thing that concerned me at the moment was the aeon answering my prayer.

A young woman, almost ghost-like finally appeared before me.

She spoke in a clear and firm voice, "I have heard your plea young summoner, is this your heart's true desire?"

"Yes"

She bowed as she said, "Then I will help you to the best of my ability." And with that, she disappeared. Finally, I could feel her spirit enter within me, giving me the ability to harness her powers.

Finally, when it was all over, I was overjoyed with relief. I had done it! I was a summoner! But as I stood up, I realized how weak I was. I never realized joining with an aeon took so much of your strength away.

I hope no one was too worried, it did seem that a lot of time had passed. I started walking towards the entrance leaning heavily against the walls. My head was still spinning as the door opened and I walked outside.

I was barely aware of people at the bottome of the stairs, before I had to nothing to hold on to, and started falling forward. Then, just as I was about to tumble to the bottom, Kimahri jumped forward and caught me. He looked at me, his eyes asking if I was okay, and I nodded, assuring him I was fine.

I flipped my hair out of the way to get a clear view of the room, when I saw someone else there; a young man who looked about my age. He had hair as light and blond as the sun, and his eyes, they were the color of the ocean! I could feel him gazing up at me, and before I could blush, I burst out with my exciting news.

"I've done it! I have become a summoner!"

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