Summary: Basically, what if Lenne had not shown up after Vegnagun was destroyed? Shuyin would keep coming back and probably try to destroy Spira in some other way. So, the gang must find Lenne in time to stop Shuyin, but where o where can she be? Warning: There are SPOILERS for any who have not finished FFX2

Disclaimer: I don't own the copyright to this game, or any other as a matter of fact.

Chapter 1: (After Vegnagun was destroyed)

"You are not Lenne!" Shuyin cried in anger. Then he ran toward them.

"You just don't get it, do you?" Rikku complained.

"It's no use, he's not listening," Paine declared.

"Shuyin, please, stop this," Yuna pleaded.

Yuna heard what sounded like Auron's voice again, "Be strong, Yuna."

It was hard for her to fight him, but she must, despite his looks. He even fought a little like Tidus. But she realized again that Shuyin was nothing like Tidus as he cried, "A thousand years of agony," and attacked them again.

When they had finally fought him to a stand still Rikku said, "Yunie…"

At the same time Yuna murmured, "Shuyin." Then again. "Shuyin…"

"Don't try to tell me you understand," he replied.

(A/N: this is where Lenne would have shown up.)

Shuyin disappeared in a cloud of pyreflies. "Thank goodness that's the last we'll ever see of him," Yuna said, relieved.

"Actually, it's not," said a voice from behind them. The three girls whirled around to find the fayth from Bevelle in front of them. "As long as Shuyin is still searching for Lenne," the fayth continued, "he will keep coming back. He is still tied to this world."

"You mean all this was for nothing?" Yuna asked.

"No, of course not. You did destroy Vegnagun, and you saved your friend Baralai, but you must find Lenne to finally get rid of Shuyin once and for all.

"And just how are we supposed to do that?" Rikku asked.

"We will find her, but you must get her and bring her here. Just give us a little time.

"Fine," said Rikku, "but can we get outta here, this place gives me the creeps."

"I'll inform you when we've found Lenne," he said, and disappeared.

As the group reached the Farplane Abyss, Yuna heard 2 whistles again. The fayth reappeared. "Thanks," he told Yuna.

"You're very welcome."

"You heard it, didn't you? You want to see him?"

"Him?" Yuna asked, surprised.

"Yes. You want to walk together again?"

"Yes!" she answered.

"I can't promise anything, but we'll do what we can," he said as he faded.

Yuna caught up to the group just as they emerged into the Bevelle Underground. LeBlanc fluttered about Nooj, who looked annoyed. Paine looked like she couldn't decide whether to go to Nooj or Baralai, who walked a little apart from the others. Rikku was supporting Gippal, and Ormi and Logos brought up the rear.

Everyone in the temple was so relieved to see Baralai that no one stopped the ragged group on the way to his room.

The Gullwings told the rest what the fayth had said about Shuyin. Nooj, Gippal, and LeBlanc had been nearby but hadn't heard it all, and Baralai hadn't really been fully alert. Needless to say, they did not look thrilled.

Suddenly a nun rushed in. Seeing Baralai she cried, "Oh it istrue! Praetor, you've returned. Thank Yevon!" And just as quickly she rushed out.

The group looked at each other and laughed. "Looks like New Yevon has really fallen apart without you, man," said Gippal. "I'm glad I trained the Machine Faction to look out for themselves."

"Oh they did get into a spot of trouble, but we helped them out," laughed Rikku. "Now they're doing okay, even if they are heading in a somewhat different direction then before.

"Besides, they weren't near as bad as the Youth League or New Yevon," commented Paine.

"At least Lucil was there to keep the Youth League in line. New Yevon was really panicking until Isaaru showed up. But we managed to keep everybody from killing each other," said Yuna.

"Sounds like we missed a lot. We should probably get back to our respective posts," Nooj declared.

"No," said Baralai. "We need to reassure our people that everything is going to be all right. Even if Shuyin might return, they don't need to know that. At least Vegnagun is gone."

"What, you mean like a speech?" asked Gippal.

"Yeah, but where should we have it? We need somewhere neutral so we don't offend anybody."

"How about Luca?" suggested Rikku. "Then afterward we can PARTY!"

"I could dig that," Gippal said. "What are we waiting for, let's go. B, you up for it?" he asked Baralai.

"You bet! The sooner we do this, the sooner we can start working towards Spira's future." Gippal and Rikku rolled their eyes.

On the way to Luca they dropped LeBlanc, Ormi, and Logos off at Guadosalam, which made Nooj look a lot happier, thought that may have been because of the major makeout session he got as a goodbye. Brother stopped at one of the docks to let the guys off in Luca.

"Thanks for everything," Nooj told YRP as they turned to leave.

"Aren't you coming with us?" asked Baralai.

"It's time for me to go home," said Yuna.

"Who's that on the beach?" Rikku asked, pointing at the tiny figure, just visible on Besaid.

"I don't know," Paine replied. "And where has Yuna disappeared to?"

Just as they were setting down by the island, Rikku and Paine saw Yuna running down the gangplank to leap to the ground before they had even landed. She ran through the water to leap into the arms of the strange figure.

A/N: There isn't too much going on here but I needed to set up the story. I tried to follow the script most of the time except for where it didn't fit in with this story. This is based on either the good or perfect ending for Tidus; it doesn't really matter which. R & R, please. It would be greatly appreciated.