To My Lady

Synopsis: *SPOILERS* As he is about to propose, Seymour reflects on Yuna. Later on as he is dying, Yuna thinks on our favourite Guado. (Some references to Candle on the Water. Yuna/Seymour)

1. Seymour- Interrupted Plans

I remember when I first laid eyes on you. We were in Luca, amidst the festivities of the new Blitzball tournament. I was introduced to the masses and made a speech about my father… then I saw you.

So understated, with your soft brown hair left un-brushed, your petite form covered so modestly… but it was your eyes that captured me. So unusual, so deep, so passionate… the deepest blue, the freshest green. Beautiful…

I remember meeting your father all those years ago. He passed through Guadosalam ten years ago, before facing Sin. He was a great man, though I regret I did not know him as well as I wanted to. He told me about you, his perfect daughter, seven year old Yuna. I waited ten years to meet you…

Do you remember that day, Yuna? I believe my life began with that day. I'd lived in pain and suffering, seeing no beauty in the world… then we met. You changed me, Yuna. No matter how much I want to conceal it. Once I was captivated by your looks, it did not take long before I fell for your naïve charm, your strength, and your undeniable purity. I always tried to convince myself you returned my affection, but how could you love something so hideous?

I believe I realised I loved you at Mi'Hen. Your spirit was undeniable. Even though I begged you to stay in safety, you fought alongside your friends and Guardians, unable to leave those you loved, unwilling to give up on those who had hope. When I finally got the chance to fight at your side I was spellbound. Such power, such control and determination, I could barely concentrate. When the spawn was vanquished, it was all I could do not to kiss you.

It has been many days since then. Now I stand alone in my home, waiting for you. You see, Yuna, I have decided to ask for your hand.

I know you will say yes. It is not just for my benefit that I ask. I ask as a Maester, as an official figure of Yevon. If we wed, we could make the people so happy… I know you will consider it. It is in your nature to think of them.

I have your dress made already. You see, I want our wedding to be perfect, everything ready and waiting for you. I even have the old saying covered- "Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue."

Something old is a locket. It doesn't look like much, but it means so much to me. It was my mothers. She wore it on her deathbed, and gave it to me, saying "Give this to the one you love the most. That is why I give it to you." Therefore it shall go to you. You are the only person I have left in the world now…

Something new is the tiara which will hold your hair up. It is diamond and mythril, the only one in the world. And it is for you, my dearest Yuna. You will look so beautiful in it…

Something borrowed is your dress. It is a new dress in itself, but I modelled it on the dress of my greatest friend, the beautiful Behelkhia. She taught me so much, but like everything I ever loved she was torn away from me. I believe you would have adored her, Yuna. She was truly a great woman… I want you to wear her dress as a symbol of love. By wearing the locket and the dress, you are carrying symbols of the people I cared most for in the world. You are becoming the person I love most in the world.

And as for something blue? If you open the locket you will see. Inside there is a lock of my hair, and an engraving; "To your heart I leave my body…Mixed into the night I dream."

I know how I will ask you. I shall show you the Zanarkand Sphere, the dreams of the dead. I shall show you Yunalesca, your beauteous namesake, and Zaon, her love, the man who became her final Aeon. I wish to become yours. I shall ask for your hand then accompany you on your journey. We will face Sin together…

I often find myself wondering if it would have been easier if I had not fallen for you. I could have faced Sin with you freely, let you die and taken my rightful place as the new Sin, a new power… yet now I find it harder to imagine letting you die as I saw Belgemine and your father do so freely. I wish to shelter you, keep you safe… but I know it is better this way. We both have a duty, do we not? Yours is to the people, your Guardians… mine is to those I have loved and lost, especially to Behel, who was treated so very badly by the world… we must not ignore these promises.

As I wait for you my heart begins to flutter. You keep me waiting, Yuna.

I will wait for you.