Dreaming of Vana'diel: Reforging Destiny

by BearstarSeraph

With Lilisette as their inspiration, two orphans, the famous Galka Adventurer simply called "the Sage" and his best friend the Mithra White Mage Bearstar, go back in time to the Crystal War to save their parents' lives. But chaos ensues, and lives are destroyed and lost as history tries to correct this mistake at every turn. Must they sacrifice their parents for victory and peace?

1. Preface

Preface:

~To my beloved readers,

I have taken your critiques to heart and have reworked Reforging Destiny accordingly. I have also added an Appendix for those who do not recognize the allusions found within the story whether one plays this video game or not. Feel free to enjoy this improved version and thank you for your continuing support.~

This odyssey began June 30, 2009 when I woke up at 3 A.M. from a wonderful dream staring my brother's character "Gamesage". I was inspired to write it down so I turned on the computer, typed it, then went back to bed a little before 5 A.M. Then on August 8th, I had a sequel to the dream this time with my character "Bearstar" in it. Thus began Dreaming of Vana'diel: Reforging Destiny.

And now after 5 years, 20 chapters, and the blessing of two good friends to add their characters as well, "Blueice" and "Bluegollum", the story is finally done.

Disclaimer: All rights to Square Enix.

Born on Seraph Server, now on Bismarck.

Abstract:

"Logic has no meaning when it comes to heaven, for love has no rhyme or reason. It has a will of its own completely incomprehensible to the minds of mortals, even among the so called 'Enlightened' who claim superiority over the so called 'Beastmen' races."

— Major Viki Sayma, Commander of the Copperhead Mercenaries

With Lilisette as their inspiration, two orphans, the famous Galka Adventurer simply called "the Sage" and his best friend the Mithra White Mage Bearstar, go back in time to the Crystal War and save their parents' lives. But chaos ensues and lives are destroyed and lost as history tries to correct the mistake at every turn, soon threatening the victory itself and the peaceful present they came from. Must they sacrifice their parents to save the future?

Simultaneously— As they watch the lives of their friends and family collapse around them, the childhood Sage and Bearstar meet years prematurely and together with the help of the other children in their play group reforge not only their destinies but the destiny of the world in more ways than their original selves could have ever hoped for.