Oh gee....this is my first FF9 based story. Sorry if I get some things wrong, for I haven't played in a while and I lack discs 1 and 2 *cries in a corner* I learned everything from the wikia so....ya!

(Disclaimer:) I...oh you know I wish I owned Kuja...heh heh heh.

The first thought that came to Kuja's mind was 'Who is the female human?'

Garland had summoned him because he had something important to tell him. He had wondered what he was needed for. Could it have been that he hadn't caused enough destruction to the last city he raided? Surely that could not be it. But now that he was standing in front of Garlands throne, a woman to his left, he didn't know why he was needed. He looked from Garland to the mysterious blond woman. She seemed to be around his height (not that he was all that tall anyway,) petite (maybe a little bigger than him, for his figure was superb,) and tanned, compared to his ghostly skin. All in all she might have been beautiful if, of course, he hadn't compared her to himself (because, of course, he could be a god among men.)

Garland watched as his less perfect creation (because now he wasn't perfect anymore. His newest one, Zidane, was) sized up the blond beauty standing next to his throne. He smirked a little, for he could tell that Kuja seemed to accept her presence. He watched the emerald green eyed woman look at the ground intently, no doubt feeling Kuja's eyes on her. She was uncomfortable, no doubt. Who wouldn't be, when a very beautiful man was staring at you, questioning your presence with his eyes?

Garland cleared his throat, getting the attention of the two adults. "I can tell you are questioning why you are here, Kuja. I shall get to the point," he stood up and walked over to the woman, placing his decrepit hands on her shoulders. She flinched a little, "This here is Eri," Garland said, Eri nodded briefly.

"Human, am I not correct?" Kuja said, his voice as satin (but that was to be expected.)

"You are correct. She is, however, quite skilled and very useful. She's going to be an ally on your journey."

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The first thought that came to Eri's mind was 'Is he for sale?' She averted her eyes so that she didn't come off as rude for staring.

She had been scouted by the old man Garland there on Terra ( no she wasn't from there, but on a sort of journey) and brought to Pandemonium. She didn't quite have a choice in the matter, but she thought maybe she could get something out of this new journey with the man that Garland had said was one of his many creations. A Genome. As he came into Garland's throne room, she was surprised how good looking this creature was. Amazingly good looking. Even beyond that!

Garland and the beautiful creature, Kuja, exchanged some words (about her no doubt) which ended in a slight laugh and protest.

"What? With her? You can't be serious," his satin voice sounding so superior.

Garland raised a hand. "She could be of quite use to you I have personally hand picked her. She's skilled in magic, long range, hand-to-hand combat and she has quite exceptional swordsmanship."

Eri watched as his gorgeous blue eyes looked at her skeptically. She knew that he was thinking that she wasn't needed.

"So...what, exactly..."

"She'll just be there to help you cause more destruction," Garland said simply and grinned.

I knew it, Kuja thought,I haven't been causing an adequate amount of damage. He sighed and slowly circled her, sizing her up, no doubt trying to assess if she was weak or not. He stopped in front of her and looked her in the eye. He could see doubt, determination, admiration, and what was that last one? He couldn't quite put his finger on it. "Your name was..."

"Eri," she said and put her hand out. He, of course, just looked at it like it was some foreign parasite.

"A pleasure," he said finally," As you know I am Kuja, and from today onward we shall be...partners," he said the last part in a grumble. He didn't need a woman to help him in anything. Maybe she could clean his Desert Palace, or cook him meals.

"I'm looking forward to it," she said and bowed, her emerald eyes glistening, "I hope you take good care of me," she said, her smile sly. She hoped he took good care of her indeed.

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