A New Face on Spira
Chapter one: arrival on Besaid
(A.N I don't own FFX or FFX-2 I only own Mia and Valdez. i wanted to write this story to see what it would be like for someone of earth to be in Spira. have a good time reading my story.)
place Spira
(Mia P.O.V) What started out as a good day for me ended up badly. Where I found myself on a beach faraway from my home of Earth. To a place full of strange things I had never seen before. So you want to know how I got here well here goes nothing.)
flashback 48 hours ago Earth
It was a sunny day in summer the trees were blowing in the wind. the birds were singing. There we find a girl around the age of 18 heading to singing lessons, and dance classes after. If possible if there was time she would go pay her best friend Valdez a visit. Mia had something on her chest that she needed to say a confession or a just a long talk. who knows.
During singing lessons Mia thought, 'Valdez today is the day I finally get the courage to say how I feel.' (Mia P.O.V) I was a little nervous of what I was going to tell Valdez. for you see I had fallen for him.)
After singing lessons Mia went to dance practice. Through the whole entire practice Mia had her thoughts on Valdez, the guy of her dreams. in the locker room all the girls were getting their stuff back on. Mia in a hurry got on her street clothes put her dance slippers and her dance clothes in her bag. in a wisp of wind she ran out the main door jogging all the way to Valdez's place.(Mia P.O.V) Finally I had arrived at Valdez's house my heart was pounding in my chest I felt like i couldn't breath.)
Ding dong Valdez heard his door bell rang taking a towel he had dried off his hair from a shower. He was in not much but a robe with a pair of silken shorts underneath. placing the towel around his neck he walked over and answered his door. Valdez opened the door to be caught off guard by Mia.
In the doorway Valdez greeted, "Um hi Mia what brings you here?" Sitting down on a chair Mia answered, "I was in the area and decided to pay you a visit to see about our camping trip this weekend. Valdez muttered, "oh shit the trips this weekend. I can't go." breathing heavy Mia asked, "Why can't you go?" Looking down Valdez sighed, "Well... I um... well." From his room a feminine voice echoed,"Valdez aren't you coming back yet. who are you talking to?"
out of his room came a girl practicality naked only wearing a long silky teddy with garter attached stockings. draped herself on Valdez's shoulders wrapping her arms around him spoke, "Honey its getting lonely in your room hurry up and tell this chic to get the fuck out of here so we can go back to what we were doing." Her eyes widen Mia uttered, "So I see you have company If i had known you would be doing this I wouldn't have dropped by. getting up to go to the door and grabbing her hand Valdez pleaded, "Mia wait I should have told you that my ex girlfriend was back and that her and I are getting back together. Freeing her hand from his grip Mia fumed, "let go of me!" as it was released it swung so fast it hit Valdez across his face leaving a reddish mark on his cheek. (Mia P.O.V) i was so upset at what I had seen that when i pulled my hand from Valdez's grip it landed on his face. what words I had said then if I could I would have taken back but at time I was so mad at him I didn't care.) Looking into his now guilt ridden emerald eyes Mia lisped, "I don't ever want to see you again. we are done. Good bye Valdez." (Mia P.O.V) I stormed out of his house with more then just my pride wounded i had lost the one person i loved that day.)
Mia angered at what she had seen. ran away in a fast manner from Valdez's house. That she found herself up by the edge of the river where she slipped and fell in. The dark murky water surrounded her as she sank into the depths. she felt like she was falling downward towards the bottom of it. in the water Mia felt helpless as she drifted through the darken fluid. the feeling her breath being taken from her. As her lungs were squeezed smaller by the pressure, Mia choked on nothing. Her throat burned with trapped air and her ears were pounding. Her heart was beating against her chest as fast as a mouse and all she heard was the rumble of the clear liquid that had surrounded her. Mia felt herself drifting towards a white light. the water around her turned from mucky brown to an ocean blue the taste from bitter mud to salty. She could take no more. As she opened her mouth to scream all that came out was a queue of bubbles and she realized she had to hurry to the surface before there was no time left. Mia rushed to the light of sun shining down and by instinct knew which way to go up was for survival. And suddenly she felt the cool rush of water flowing through the back of her body. at the surface she gasped taking in the air around her. Mia was relieved, but not for long. She could no longer see bank rivers edge, but only open ocean slowly her sight was blurred. Luckily she found a large piece of drift wood the wave behind pushed her body, her bag and the wood the to seashore like a beached whale she soon lost consciousness in fault of her ordeal. Exhausted from swimming Mia passed out. (Mia P.O.V) After I lost my balance in the water things well seemed to get more complicated. For I heard two voices in the distance both unfamiliar to me.)
Meanwhile we find two strong young men practicing blitzball on the beach one of them had disheveled blond hair with spiky layers. His hair looked like it hadn't been combed in months. also wearing the logo of his blitzball team around his neck it showed the same symbol on a silver pendant, and the logo is also printed on his right black trousers. the young man putted his own flair on the regular blitzball player's outfit by having one shorter and one longer trouser-leg. To finish the outfit he had on a pair yellow and black shoes. the gauntlet was on his left hand and the black glove on the other. yellow jacket with a white hood, and a blue pauldron and armor over his left arm. The dark dungaree-type outfit he wears over his other clothes is fastened with a black belt that has a metal chain. The young man was known to be Tidus of the Zanarkand Abes and also of Besaid.
the other young man looked older by a few years was a tall and muscled, with tan skin, brown eyes, and long reddish-orange hair styled into a coif and girted with blue headscarf. He wears the uniform of his blitzball team. He had his uniform made with a few alterations (presumably as he is the captain): a yellow vest top cut away at the stomach, a yellow shoulder pad on his left shoulder, blue and yellow baggy trousers gathered above the ankle, brown wristbands with a blue and yellow arm-guard over the left arm, and open sandals. He wears a dolphin necklace and has a silver stud earring on his left ear. Also known as Wakka, captain of the Besaid Aurochs team.
taking a break from practice Wakka called out, "I'm taking five yo. you should too Tidus." Holding the ball Tidus answered, "Alright Wakka."
Tidus picking up a stick while walking along the beach humming a song from his home. hmmmmm hmm hmmmm. From, the distance something unusual caught his eye at first he thought it was a mirage then a shine gleam came to his attention toward the large piece of drift wood that had washed up on the shore. Tidus dropped his ball and stick went to investigate it. by the wood Tidus discovered a body. to be more specific a woman. he wasn't sure if she was dead or alive he placed his hand on her arm to find her warm then went to her chest to check found a light heart beat she was alive, but was having problems breathing. by her side was a drenched bag he took the bag flipped upside down all of her stuff and books. one fell it read first aid on it he couldn't understand the letters but the pictures were perfect. it showed what to do he rolled her on back raised her head as depicted placing his mouth to hers he began pressing lightly to her chest with his two hands crossed with each count of one two he breathed into her mouth to move air in and out her lungs. until he heard a cough cough coming out of her. Tidus rubbed her back to remove all the access water out her lungs with a final cough all of the water was removed. Looking in her eyes Tidus worried spoke, "hey wake up are you ok?"eyes barely opened Mia lisped, "Valdez." then fainted
Wakka getting back from his break noticed Tidus carrying a bag on his back and a girl in his crossed arms embrace. Shaking his head Wakka chuckled," what is with you finding women on the beach brudda." Still holding the girl Tidus retorted, "I dunno maybe I'm Yevon's gift to all women." Wakka added, "You should take her to the village healer maybe she can help."
Tidus and Wakka headed to the village, there Tidus took Mia to the healer to have her healed. the healer pulled out a potion to give it Mia. she noticed that Mia wasn't drinking the contents of the bottle. the healer said, "i can't administer the potion to her. So I'm afraid she's a goner." Tidus shook his head, "No she's not gonna die. Give me the potion I'll give it to her." Tidus snapped the bottle out of the healers hand and placed to the bottle to his lips and drank some of it. Taking Mia in his arms he opened her mouth using his tongue he opened his mouth the potion poured into hers. some of the potion was on her lips edge after all was inside her mouth Tidus rubbed her throat to help the potion go down. Wakka's eyes widen at what he had witnessed. Wakka snapped, "You better not be cheating on Yuna or there be hell to pay ya." Wiping his mouth Tidus answered, "I'm not cheating on Yuna. I was only trying to give this girl some potion to heal her. so don't draw to conclusions Wakka."
end flashback.
(Mia P.O.V.) It was two days later when I awoke from my fainting and near death experience I wiped my eyes of any crud that had built up. I looked around for a second look and in the chair across from the bed i was laying in. there was the blonde youth sleeping. who i seen before. I was curious about the blonde guy I quietly got out of bed. I tiptoed to the chair. I ran my fingers through his spiked strands. he had the softest mess of hair I had ever touched. when I touched his face he stirred. I rushed back to bed and pretended I was just waking up.)
Mia quietly got out of bed. she tiptoed to the chair Tidus was sleeping in. Mia being curious ran her fingers through his spiked strands. He had the softest mess of hair ever touched. when Mia softly rubbed his face... He stirred a little bit. Mia rushed back to bed and pretended to be was just waking up. Mia stretched her arms and yawned softly like she had woken up from a dream. Coming in the hut the healer jested, "you are awake young woman, you almost made a trip for the farplane if it wasn't for this brave young man." Looking over towards Tidus, Mia asked, "how long have I been out ma'am?" fixing the bed the woman answered, "two days." sitting up Mia stunned added," I've been out for two whole days!" the young woman nodded yes to the questions. when the bed was fixed the healer left the hut leaving Mia and Tidus alone in silence. (Mia P.O.V) the memories of what had happen to me still lingered in my mind. However seeing that guy sleeping in the chair made me feel calm for some reason.)
Tidus woke up from his nap, he had seen Mia was up Tidus felt relieved she had survived the oceans wrath. Tidus gazed at Mia made her curious about what kind of man he was. Tidus slid his chair closer to her bedside he blurted out, "So whats your name?" acting timid Mia answered back,"I'm Mia what is your name?" Flexing his muscles Tidus boasted, "I am Tidus of the Zanarkand Abes, a really famous blitzball player. Maybe you have heard of me?" (Mia P.O.V) Seeing Tidus acting macho made me smile it was the first time in a while since I had a smile on my face.)
After introductions were made Mia got herself out of bed. she noticed that she wasn't wearing her clothes but a night dress. Mia asked, "where are my clothes and bag?" Tidus left the room to ask about it a few minutes later he got back holding her bag and clothes. Tossing her the clothes and bag Tidus chuckled, "when you have your self clothed meet me outside i want to show you around."(Mia P.O.V) Tidus found my clothes and bag. being a joker he tossed them at me when i caught them and got dressed.) Tidus finished, "Oh and does my hair feel really that good in your fingers." hearing that Mia blushed and threw the pillow at the door as he closed it.
After Mia got dressed, she came out of the hut door. Tidus was waiting outside arms crossed against the side of the building. the sun beamed down on Mia. it was blinding to someone being cooped up for two days. Mia was having difficulty seeing in the presence of sunlight such as direct or reflected off the some of the roofs of the huts in the village of Besaid. taking her hand Tidus directed, "Allow me to give you the grand tour of the village. I'm still a little new myself but I can manage ok."
Tidus began to tell Mia about Besaid Island. Tidus started, "so the first part of the tour of Besaid, is here in the village over to the north part is the crusaders have their place, across is where Wakka and Lulu live. by the crusaders hut is a shop to buy stuff. where we're now is next to Yuna's hut. Pointing his finger towards a hut a little ways toward the south: Tidus continued,"there that hut with the blue roof is my place. If you need anything or just want to talk just stop by anytime. also there's a temple at the back of the village. There's also some neat places to explore like the large beach, seaport and the forests and waterfalls not to far from here." Tidus tried to grab Mia's hand with a sudden burst of movement she pulled away.
(Mia P.O.V) I pulled away from Tidus as he tried to grab my hand i had a flash back of Valdez acting kind and i swore never to get close again.)
Tidus asked, "what's the matter Mia?" Mia answered, "Its nothing you just caught me off guard." with a smile Tidus reassured, "its ok Mia i won't bite. so come on let's go ok." Taking his hand Mia nodded, "ok if you say so." (Mia P.O.V) This Tidus guy had a aura that made me feel at ease in this strange place called Spira.) Mia's tummy made a loud growl and she blushed in embarrassment. Tidus chuckled, "sounds like you're hungry come on lets get you something to eat. speaking of food I'll join you."
Tidus and Mia headed to get some food. Tidus pulled a chair to offer a place for Mia to sit. handing Mia a menu Tidus jested, "order anything you want its on me." Mia looked at the menu confused at what the words read. (Mia P.O.V) being from Earth i was confused about the menu. I couldn't read the lettering of Spira.) Wakka walked into the same hut. He noticed Tidus was with the girl he saved from the beach, Wakka greeted, "yo Tidus?" he pulled up a chair to Tidus' table Wakka continued, "so this is where you been at ay. I see the girl is doing much bedda praise be to Yevon" Mia asked, "I can't read this what do you suggest for food. " Wakka in a loud voice blurted out, "Can we get a couple of bowls of the Besaid sea soup over here please." (Mia P.O.V) I looked at the contents of the so called soup it looked like the clam chowder I ate when I was on Earth except it had salter taste to it. I was so famished that I dove in and completely ate the whole large bowl.) Tidus and Wakka each stared at Mia with eyes widen seeing how fast she had eaten her soup. Wakka added, "Wow you must have been starving Missy." Mia licked her lips and nodded, "mmmmhhhhmmmm."
after lunch Tidus and Mia left the food hut to continue the tour of Besaid isle. Tidus and Mia head down the beach area. Tidus pointed, "over there is where I found you by the boat dock. You weren't breathing so I.. um... well ... found your book and did what the pictures showed." Pulling out the book Mia flipped to the section on c.p.r looking at the diagrams she gasped, "you performed mouth to mouth resuscitation on me." kicking sand Tidus responded, "yeah I did. i didn't know what to do and you weren't breathing." putting her hands on her lips Mia lisped, "getting mouth to mouth is like kissing...you took my first kiss." blushing red Tidus muttered, "I also took your second one too. in the healing hut the healer couldn't give you a healing potion so I uh.. well fed it you by mouth as well."
(Mia P.O.V ) it seems that Tidus had saved my life not once, but twice and each time he did. He had taken my first and second kisses. oh my I am blushing.) Mia nodded in thanks for Tidus saving her life.
Tidus and Mia continued around Besaid Island from the beach to the back ruins Tidus pointed out each land mark to assist Mia in any way he could. by the waterfall Mia pondered, " this place is so beautiful. It's not like where I come from full of vast skyscrapers and cement sidewalks. " from his side of the bridge Tidus' curiosity began to stir abruptly he had to know where Mia was from. So Tidus requested, "Where are you from Mia?" tilting her head Mia rebutted, "I'm from a placed called Earth." leaning against a ruin Tidus boasted, "well I'm not from Spira either. I came from a place called Zanarkan the ironic thing is that it was a dream created by the fayth. I was brought back to this plane of existence for Yuna." Mia jested, "so is Yuna your girlfriend?" sitting down on a rock Tidus answered, "yes she is. Yuna is a summoner and a sphere hunter. Shes really nice, you'll like her when you meet her. Smiling Mia jested, "OK yawn where does a lady go when she wants to get some sleep?" Getting up Tidus ordered, "yeah its getting dark lets head to the village and maybe we can get you a hut set up across from mine. Wakka can see about getting you a job in the village tomorrow."
(Mia P.O.V) Tidus had shown me a tour of the island of Besaid it had been a very long time since I had any decent friends to talk to. Tidus even told me about his girl friend just my luck a guy who saves me turns out to have a special someone damn I miss Earth.)
Tidus and Mia headed back to Besaid Village it was sunset mostly after dark was the time fiend activity was at its peak and the woods around the island were the most dangerous. Tidus guided Mia to the hut across from his hut. Handing her some blankets from his hut Tidus jested, "Well good night Mia I'll see you in the morning bright and early. So be up at dawn OK." Mia finished, "OK Tidus see you tomorrow, thank you and good night." Mia entered the hut. there were many things that were similar yet different from her own home one being instead of a bed there was a strange looking thing on the floor a flat mattress with a fabric exterior stuffed with straw. then padded futon as Mia dubbed it had a comforter, a thin blanket, and a pillow that also was filled with soft chocobo feathers., the futons was designed to be placed on the floor. To the other side of the room was a large space where it could be folded away and stored in a closet during the day to allow for flexibility in the use of the room. Mia took off her street clothes and changed into her dance clothes to serve as pj's until she could get some new clothes. Mia went to the futon and went to sleep. (Mia P.O.V) sleeping in a strange bed had always made me feel uneasy. the futon i had was soft. I couldn't sleep so I stared at the straw i decided to go for a walk to the beach.) Mia got up out of bed went to the door of her hut. Peeped out the many people had candles lit and some were sleeping. Mia tip toed out of her hut and headed to the beach.
In Tidus' hut Wakka came over to see how Tidus was doing. Wakka knocked on the door once seeing it was okay to enter Wakka headed inside and sat down on the chair. Wakka began, "So Tidus what was going on with you and that Mia girl today If Yuna would have seen ye she would have really pissed at yo ya." Laying back against his bed Tidus defended, "There's nothing going on between Mia and me. She's just a friend Wakka no need to worry. She reminds of myself and what I was going through when I first arrived." (Mia P.O.V I walked past Tidus' hut and began to overhear him talking to Wakka about me. Did I do something wrong to upset anyone. I wasn't sure.) Wakka informed, "just remember brudda the one you are dating is Yuna. I see Yuna as a little sister I don't to see her upset eh." Sitting upright Tidus answered, "I know Wakka. I believe Lulu and you once said if Yuna isn't happy nor are we." (Mia P.O.V) I tiptoed past Tidus' place to gain access to the gate to head out. my foot stepped on a twig oh shit they heard that one.) Tidus placed his finger to his lips, "SHHHHHH Wakka did you hear something?" Wakka whispered, "ya man I heard a twig snap who or whatever it was bolted fast ya."
Tidus and Wakka heard a noise by his hut and went to investigate to find the person gone. Tidus went to knock on Mia's door to find her missing. getting worried Tidus insisted, "Wakka we got to find Mia. There's fiends in the area at night and she might get hurt." Wakka agreed, "ya we need to find her before the lil lady gets harmed ya."
Mia had overheard Tidus and Wakka talking, in a flash Mia left the scene to head to the beach. At night Besaid was full of creatures called fiend. Mia took precautions when traveling she stuck to the trees and to the rocks to avoid confrontation. Finally Mia arrived at the beach, she headed to docks there she began to dance and sing softly. with the movements of her body her dance was a style of Contemporary dance draws on both classical ballet and modern dance, where the directions of her body swayed to the bowing of the docks. she went onto her toes and began to do ballet turns moving gently to the wind. Mia began to sing a tune as she was singing a bunch of pyre-flies surrounded her like fireflies making the shape of a pair of wings. From behind a boat turned over Tidus and Wakka witnessed the whole time of her movements. The fiend in the area were calmed and all disappeared in the area. after her ballet Tidus and Wakka headed back to the village impressed about what went on. Wakka spoke, "Ah man brudda can you believe that all the fiend just vanished." Tidus nodded,"wow what kind of power does that girl have? And did you see those wings." Wakka finished,"we'll just have to ask Mia when the time comes. Good Night ya." nodding his head Tidus uttered, "Night Wakka hope you and Lulu have a good sleep."
The images of Mia's dancing and pyre-fly wings still fresh in his mind Tidus was wondering who or what Mia made him even more curious about her origins. Tidus waited outside his hut quietly to confront Mia about it. Mia sneaked back to the village in silence. while she tip toed by the gate she failed to notice Tidus standing by his place that when Tidus stated, "so where have you been Mia?" Mia jumped from the sounds of his low voice. she nearly toppled to the ground face first. Tidus slid to the ground so fast it was like a flash. Tidus caught her in time she landed on his lap with a light thud. when Mia landed in Tidus' lap, he spouted, "OOooofff got you. Man! Mia we gotta quit meeting like this. Shaking her head Mia lisped, "you're the one who scared me otherwise i would have went to my hut and laid down. I couldn't sleep." getting up from his lap Mia dusted herself off of any dust and frustrated.
Tidus wanted answers about what he had witness at the beach. he asked, "What was you doing at the beach." Pretending nothing happened Mia lied, "what are you meaning?" unsatisfied with her answer Tidus insisted, "don't give me that line Mia I know what I witnessed." Grabbing her hand a flash of an image blurred into his mind, Tidus continued, "Mia come on Mia I want answers and I'm not letting your hand go until i do." Pulling away from his grasp Mia snapped, "let me go. I honestly don't know so please quit with the questions if I knew I'd tell you other than that I dunno" Looking at his shoes Tidus apologized, "I'm sorry for grabbing your hand and being so upfront. I just was impressed with those moves you did." gazing at the stars Mia sighed, "I can't explain about why the fiends disappeared, but I can tell you this I dance and sing to help calm down so i can sleep better okay. Good night." staring into Mia's eyes Tidus nodded, "good night Mia." still seeing those wings Tidus chuckled to himself, "Mia you really something else.
when Mia to her hut she took the blankets, covered herself and remembering what happened with Valdez she sobbed until she fell asleep. Tidus through his door heard it all. finally Tidus exhausted from a long day he took off his silver pendent, gloves armored armband placed them on the table by his bed. followed in suit by his yellow hoodie, his black trousers, his suspenders and blitzball shoes laying them on the floor in a pile. All that he had remaining on was just his blue spandex shorts he wore under his trousers. Tidus got into bed fell asleep.
(Mia P.O.V) and so this is where I find myself a odd place called Spira how I'll get home its hard to say until I find my way back to earth all I can do is see how i can fit in. Maybe this place wont be so bad as long as I have a friend like Tidus things will be okay I hope.)