I did not create Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles, nor do I own the copyrights to it. I do own the members of the Tipa Caravan and their families.
Well, this is my first fanfic. I really don't know what else to say here, so I hope you like it!
Update Note: There is no update schedule. It may be months, it may be minutes. Sorry, but you'll just have to deal with it.
Prologue: The Decision
"Rai Div! Wake up son, we're here!" A man's voice said. Slowly, the Selkie opened his eyes.
"Where? What?" Rai Div mumbled groggily, rubbing his eyes. He looked around, and found his family's caravan entering a small village. "Oh... So this is Tipa. eh?" He yawned, tying his bandanna on his head.
"Yep. Hopefully business will be better here than in Leuda." His father answered. As they entered, the village elder came out to greet them, smiling.
"Ah, the family from Leuda, yes? Welcome to Tipa!" He said. "My name is Roland. And you would be...?"
"Jino Aiz. Nice to meet you!" Rai Div's father replied, stepping down from the wagon they rode in on. Jino Aiz had short silver hair and blue eyes, and wore a black and green outfit.
"This is my wife, Lynn Mir..." Lynn Mir had long green hair and matching eyes, and wore a white and lavender outfit. She waved and smiled from the wagon as Roland bowed.
"... And my son Rai Div." Rai Div had medium silver hair and green eyes, and wore a red bandanna and tan clothes. He gave a small wave and a nod to Roland as he stepped off the wagon.
"A pleasure to meet you all! Now then, follow me and I'll show you your house." Roland said, leading them through the village. They passed a mill and a store, and followed a path away from the village, to a house by the river. Jino Aiz knelt down by the river, and gave an approving nod.
"This is the perfect spot. Thanks Roland! Rai Div, start unpackin', will ya?" He said. Rai Div obeyed and began unloading the wagon, moving the contents into the house.
"I figured you'd be happy here, fisherman and whatnot. If you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask!" Roland replied, grinning. He began to walk away, but suddenly turned around. "Oh, Rai Div. When you get the chance, I'd like a word with you." Rai Div nodded, then returned to unpacking. After a few minutes, Rai Div finished unloading and went off in search of the mayor, whom he found standing by the town crystal.
"Um... You wanted to see me, sir?" Rai Div asked, slightly nervous. What could Roland possibly want with him?
"Oh, Rai Div. Yes, there was something I needed to ask you." Roland said, turning to face the crystal. "As I'm sure you know, these crystals protect us from miasma, a deadly gas that covers the world."
"Right. But they need myrrh for fuel to work. So villages send out caravans with a crystal chalice to collect it." Rai Div said.
"Correct. The Crystal Caravans are of utmost importance to a town. Without them, we couldn't survive. So my request is this..." Roland now turned to Rai Div. "Will you join Tipa's Crystal Caravan? Remember, if you do go, you will face many dangers, and possible death. You won't be alone, however. Three others will be with you. They've done this for two years now, so they can show you the ropes. You need not answer now. Take time to think it over and discuss it with your parents. Let me know so I can make preparations."
"Er... Uh... I'll think about it..." Rai Div answered timidly (Which was most unusual for a Selkie), and he ran back home. "Mom... Dad..." He said as he entered his home. "I need to talk to you." As he and his parents sat down at the table, Rai Div explained what he had just discussed with Roland.
"Huh... Well... I really can't think of a reason not to go, other than fright perhaps... What do you think, Lynn Mir?" Jino Aiz said, frowning slightly.
"I don't want you to get hurt... But if you want to go, I can't really stop you. If you feel ready, then... I say go for it." Lynn Mir answered, some sadness in her voice. Rai Div walked over to the window, and stared out at the village for several minutes, his parents watching him.
"I've decided. I'm going with them." Rai Div finally said, quietly but firmly. He would tell Roland tomorrow. For now, he would get some rest.
Well, there you have it. Just so you know, Rai Div is for the most part based on the "Bandanna" style from the game.
I hope you liked it. Reviews are welcome (Flames are too, I suppose). Chapter 1 is pretty much done, so it should be up soon.