Guardian of the Esper Spirits

by neoqueen24

In this story of Invalice we find Vaan meeting a strange girl with a mystery and no memories of her previous life. As they go on adventure to gain the Espers and to stop 'the judgement' will they win or not if 1&1 reviews be postive 3 is up

1. Chapter 1

Guardian of the Espers Spirits

Chapter one Prologue to a dream encounter

(A.N I don't own Final Fantasy XII, only the character O'Celi, Orin and Nira. I'd to thank Winter Knight for helping me on this story. You have some really good ideas on this. you have been a really good at iinsight. Hope that when you read I hope you like it.)

As the land of Ivalice,was torn by war the lands of Rozarria to the West and Archadia to the East fought for dominion over the smaller kingdoms in their path from Dalmasca to Nabradia. The world was in turmoil times from people being killed and the lower kingdoms got involved with the Empires obsession with conquest. It was at this point of time that our story begins It was the shrine of the great Guardian of Nabradia where we find a girl, she was born blind and with the power to see the future. As the prince of Nabradia entered there to speak with her.

Walking into the hall, Rasler headed into the enshrinement where he nodded to the many priests and maidens as he entered through the main doors where there she sat in a small type chair covered with cushions and a lace type curtain.

Seeing that Rasler arrived, The girl spoke, "Twin brother is so good to see you again what brings you here today?"

Looking down at her face, Prince Rasler greeted, "I have come to tell some good news concerning me and the kingdom."

Releasing him from her frail grip, Nira oohed, "Tell me...brother don't leave me in suspense."

Helping her over to her chair Rasler jested, "Alright then, hold on lets get you sat down. okay."

After she was sat down in her chair, Nira waited patiently as Rasler sat down in a chair next to her before revealing his news that he had for her to know.

Adjusting his armor and sitting down Rasler revealed, "I've become engaged to Ashelia B'nargin Dalmasca. The princess of Dalmasca we are going to be married in several weeks as a way of uniting the kingdoms in case of war."

Happy for her brother Nira expressed, "That's wonderful brother. I'm so happy for you and her. What brings you to see me besides that."

Placing his hand on her face Rasler added, "Well I was wondering about, what do you in our futures concerning the union."

Taking his hand in hers and feeling the lines Nira read, "It says here that you will have a happy marriage and that your future will be filled with happiness."

Getting up from his spot Rasler smiled, "That's good to hear, now I don't have any doubts about what I'm getting into. Thanks Nira. I hope you have a great day good bye sister."

As Rasler left the enshrinement a tear slid down Nira's cheek for she knew the real truth concerning his future. After he had left the shrine, the maiden in charge of her entered the room with her meal.

Placing the food tray down the maiden concerned, "What did you tell him because you never shed a tear after telling someone their future. Even its your brother."

Reaching for a piece of fruit, Nira sighed, "I told him a beautiful lie. I couldn't tell him his real future not when he looked so happy. I guess that he wanted my blessing before taking the plunge."

Handing Nira the food, The maiden questioned, "What was his real future? If you don't me asking?"

Sitting up from her seat Nira answered, "I fear that my brother's future holds a tragic end. The tomes of fate have shown me that this happy time we are having is to be short lived. For as we are on the brink of war. That was the last time I will see my brother alive. I wanted to make sure that the last time he seen me would be a happy time. I didn't want to tell him about the tragic events to come. It was best that I didn't make our last time seeing each a sad one. Now if you'll excuse me I need to go to my chambers to mediate."

Directing to Nira to her chambers, The maiden offered, "Here let me help you my lady."

Inside the room Nira nodded, "Thank you for the assistance. I really glad to have someone as nice as you are.."

Walking out the maiden bowed, "You are welcome please have a good meditation."

After the maiden left Nira walked to her bed where she retired to her mediation for the rest of the evening. Praying to heavens for the time being. As the events began to unfold that somewhere on the border of Nabradia, the Armies of Archadia, were on the move heading westward starting their conquest of the small country. Several weeks later the wedding of Rasler and Ashe took place as all of Dalmasca and its people celebrated the occasion with cheers and happiness.

As the crowds of people in the streets of Dalmasca watched the wedding group walking slowly towards the castle as Ashe and Rasler on the carriage, As they entered the castle hand in hand for them to get married.

At the alter before the people the Priest announced to the people, "In the name of the Holy ones, and before these Holy Relics…I pronounce you man and wife for all time May you both have the Gods bless you light your paths for all eternity, Faram."

As Princess Ashe and Rasler kissed each other, the land of Nabradia was being invaded by Archadia. Like the events foretold by Nira the soldiers came into all of the small villages and began their reign of conquest. At the shrine, the priests had to do their best to fend off the invaders by doing what they could. However it was for naught the land Nabradia had fallen to the Empires iron fist. When they entered the enshrinement. The soldiers began their raid as they killed innocent people from the guards who fought to some of the priests and monks. When they entered where Nira was at they began taking anything that wasn't nailed from rare items to the maidens. By the time they were done all the remained of the peaceful shrine was nothing but an empty building and a bunch of prisoners of war.

Outside the shrine the soldiers began to decide what was to be done with them, as the loot was taken to Archadia. The Judges headed to Nalbina where they cornered the royal family and took hold of the fortress. Unfortunately the royal family was killed leaving no one left. Which left Nira and her fellow maidens to be taken to Port of Balfonheim, to be sold into slavery.

Several days at the palace of Dalmasca word had gotten to a knight who entered the the strategist room where the King, Prince Rasler and the others talking about the situation concerning the Archadian forces and Dalmasca.

Slamming his hand on the table the Strategist yelled, "If Archadia should attack by both land and air, our kingdom will stand little chances against them..."

Barging through the door suddenly, a knight appeared at the scene with a message of bad news. Concerning the land of Nabudis.

Delivering his message Basch interuppted, "I fear that Nabudis has fallen to the enemy."

Hearing the news King Raminas blurted out, "That's not Impossible!"

Concerned for his country Rasler questioned, "What about my family are they alright?"

Unsure of them Basch implied, "I know not of them. I am sorry."

Getting back to the subject Strategist announced, "If Nabudis has fallen…it will only a matter of time before they head to the borders of Dalmasca. There is nothing to halt their advance."

As the adviser moved the pawns showing the position of the Empires he explained about action to be need to prevent Dalmasca from being taken.

With his decision made Raminas ordered, "We must secure Nalbina with all haste."

Loyally Basch volunteered, "I will go to help my king."

Feeling the need to find his family Rasler also insisted, "And I shall l go at his side. I'll need to see about my family."

Later, that day at the outer part of the castle where King Raminas gives the sword of Dalmasca to Lord Rasler as he kneels to accept the duties of the future king of Dalmasca. While at the same moment at the Port of Balfonheim, Nira was then placed in the possession of the head hunters known as Ba'Gamnan. Nira and all the other maidens were placed on the auction block where one by one they were sold.

Placing the sword in Rasler's hand Raminas prayed, "May Galtea stand watch over your life and protect you."

As King Raminas gave Lord Rasler the sword, he humbly took it in hands, took it out of the sheath to show it to the people.

Taking the sword in his hands Rasler bowed, "So that I be considered worthy to weld it."

There by his side Ashe, glances at Rasler as he faced the crowds and raising his sword. That night just before Rasler was to leave for war. Ashe and him were in their bed chambers. There on the balcony Lady Ashe stood in her night dress in the night looking at the stars.

Joining her Rasler cooed, "Beautiful isn't it my sweet."

Turning to look at him Ashe mused "Yes it is Rasler, soon you'll be headed to defend our borders. I wish that you didn't have to go."

Pulling her into his arms Rasler lisped, "Sometimes we have to do things to the protect the ones we love. By me going to war. I can be able to protect the people and mostly you."

There in their bed chambers Rasler and Ashe spend their last night together a peaceful time, just before storms of war would hit like the waves against the rocks. The next day Rasler and the knights of Dalmasca headed to the Nalbina Fortress to fend off the Empire's forces. Deep into night time the fighting reached its peak as airships were shot down from enemy attacks from Nalbina Fortress. The Dalmascan airships battling each other. The one of the inner part of the airship's cockpit showed them talking about their next move. The battle was intense that the soldiers battling each other with swords and killing off many at a
time. While the war was going on Nira seen it through her visions, at this time it seemed that Vayne had bought and was using her gift of insight as a tool of war. Through her visions she saw a solider talking to her brother.

Talking to Rasler Soldier toned, "Decurion! – Sir!"

During the Rasler with his sword and Basch with his bow and arrow riding Chocobos and killing off many soldiers in the process. Trying to defend the Fortress from the enemies forces.

From his position Basch yelled ,"Rasler this fortress is lost! We must flea."

As he stabs and kills an enemy with his sword Rasler echoed, "No! The paling still stands! We must fight on that paling has something special in it."

From above the monks surrounded the paling where they began using their magicks as the blue orb was placed in the paling. Where a flaming center light stone began to shine. There the priests that came from the shrine stood around it and began the ritual of summoning their god.

Speaking the words Priest mumbled, "Shield beyond sight, ne'er failing light-- grant us the power."

As the knight soldiers who charging towards the priests and before the spirit was released kills all of them.

Looking upward Rasler alerted, "Hurry the paling's fallen! we must leave now."

Knowing that they were defeated Basch nodded, "it's over for us."

Feeling the need to stay Rasler bellowed. "For my Father, for my sister! you'll pay for this."

Without knowing a knight soldier who has dead locked-on to Rasler with his bow and arrow, launched an attack.

Hearing arrow hit, Basch shouted, "Lord Rasler!"

Taking action Basch launches his arrow and hits the knight soldier who dies instantly. the knight soldier's arrow fired towards Basch, but he evaded and the arrow, but instead struck Rasler's chest,Thus shooting Rasler in the heart. fatally wounding him. Basch approached Rasler placing him on his chocobo. Struggling Rasler tries to pull out the arrow, but died suddenly. As Basch carries him to safety. While the war continues while the destruction of the fortress and everything with it.

Before breathing his last, Rasler told, "Basch....somewhere....in this torn world....I have...a...."

Getting his attention Basch pleaded, "Have what...Rasler?"

Quietly Rasler choked, "A....twin......"

Then all was silent Basch took the dead prince back to Dalmasca back to the lady Ashe.

Elsewhere Nira's eyes began shedding tears as she was taken to place of her new owner. Looking at her, the butler wondered why she was crying all of sudden. Nira was placed into the large crystal like prison like she was a bird held in a gilded cage. While Lord Vayne came in for yet another reading concerning the war with the smaller kingdoms.

Sitting down before her, Vayne ordered, "So Tell me my fine young seer what does the future hold for Archadia, should they attack Dalmasca."

Placing her hands through the bars on to his face Nira read, "Archadia will have victory and the kingdom of Dalmasca will fall before your feet. They will surrender after a time. However their mightiest knights will launch a counter assault. Offer them tides of peace only will they agree to your will."

Looking into her blind sighted eyes Vayne bragged, "Excellent, that means if we offer them peace they will fall into our hands. All we need now is to find is way for their king to come to us. For instead of signing a treaty for peace, they will signing a note of surrender."

Still holding his face, Nira continued, "But know this Lord Vayne, you may have your victories over the western borders, but be warned it will be quick lived, For on the eve of the time of the rise of a large ship there at your peak of power. You will fall, by this prophecy I give you the chance to change your ways or forever be condemned."

Letting go of her hands, Vayne laughed , "Ha foolish blind girl I'm the reason that this Empire exists. For My father's rule is almost spent and in his place I shall rule."

Going back to her seat, Nira finished, "You have been warned from this is the last reading I give to you."

Later at the castle of Dalmasca a funeral procession was being held for the death of Prince Rasler Heios Nabradia. At his side Ashe placed her hand by his motionless face while shedding a tear from her right eye, as she is saddened from his death.

Raising his hands Priest prayed, "Blessings of the Great Father descend…and guide your body's return to the land.."

As the knights carry Rasler's body resting in peace in a casket. Where Ashe then kneels towards the casket and placed a flower in it.

Continuing the Priest spoke, "Great Father guide your spirit's return…to the Mother of all. There you shall find peace in eternal sleep. Faram."

With The Death of Ld Rasler Heios Nabradia was one of many Tragedies that befallen the Kingdom of Dalmasca. The Air of happiness that had surrounded H.R.H. Princess Ashe's Wedding was now quite lost. Because of the events for seen by Nira. Dalmasca had been set adrift at the mercy of the Empire of Archadia. At this Time, two Great Empires struggled for Dominion over Ivalice Archadia in the East, Rozarria the West. Having Invaded the of the Kingdom of Nabradia was Archadia's grip tighten over its many victories in its westward March. With Lord Rasler's beloved Homeland consumed by the Hell-Fires of War and the death of his family and a missing seer , it seemed clear that Archadia would soon deal out a similar Fate to Dalmasca. The Fall of the Fortress at Nalbina tolled the Destruction of the greater part of Dalmasca's Forces and torn away a valuable assent in the union of the two kingdoms.

Somewhere above it all a group of god like beings sat watching the many events that had taken place during the times of this era. Walking over to a large pool like mirror she ran across the water type liguid to see about another matter concerning of understanding the Humes. As they all gathered around they talked about the Humes.

As they sat down wactching the events unfold he bellowed, "Absurd, why would we need to interfer in the affairs of the Humes. It's better to just let them handle this their selves."

Another getting up to she began, "But Orin in order to to figure out why they act as they do.. We need to further understand them. Its not the way here to just sit and watch."

Getting up from his A third being wondered, "Then what you suggest we do then O'Celi."

Floating over to pool of fate O'Celi retorted, "Find a Hume that will become our eyes and ears..."

Joining her side Orin added, "It can't just be any Hume, it has to be one who has known suffering, one that had everything taken from him/her. Someone who has seen with eyes unclouded by hatred. Hum some like her." Pointing to Nira he continued, "Her the girl praying in that crystal like cage."

Looking in the pool O'Celi nodded, "I agree she looks she has seen throungh some serious suffering, by the way the saddness is expressed in her eyes...Wait she's blind....perfect one who sees with eyes unclouded....Someone whose blind...I see. Orin look at her that girl she's blind..."

Taking a closer look Orin observed, 'You're right she is blind and do you believe how the humes are treating her like some precious bird in a cage. It is fair for such an innocent young Hume to treated in such a matter."

Placing her enity like hand on the pool's surface, O'Celi sighed, No it isn't that's why I have made my decision concerning her."

Floating back to the table Orin questioned, "And what would that be milady."

Sitting back on her chair O'Celi smiled, "To make her the one to be our eyes and ears among the Humes. For it seems that fitting that we chose her. All the others we have observed, from that Knight of Dalmasca (Reks) to even that Veria. From Eurpt Village I think that its best that we chose that girl for even though she was born blind. It seems fitting that she would suit to the requirements needed for what we have planned."

Knowing what she was talking about, Orin revealed, "You don't think that she should be....that... do you O'Celi..."

Flipping her scarf over her face O'Celi expressed, "Yes I do the Guardian of the Epsers.. She would be in charge of the stones and their power. They are hidden in Invalice. In places through out the world. If the judgement is coming then the Humes must be prepared for it."

Back in Archadia Nira looked through her crystal like cell looking to the night sky where she began to see more visions of the events to come, namely the Knight of Dalmasca at the fortress. As Nira foreseen the events unfold concerning the Counter-Attack was done by the Order of the Knights of Dalmasca, Brave and Faithful to their, but against the Might of the Archadian Armies, they stood little Chance success against them. For their defeat was to be absolute. Soon after hearing of the visions of their seer, Archadia came forward offering Terms of Peace. Or, as one might rather put it, Terms of Dalmasca's Surrender. As they had planned the King of Dalmasca stepped forward to agree to the terms of peace. Not knowing of the treasonous acts it would befall him and his people. Lord Raminas, King of Dalmasca-and had no Choice but to accept these Terms. It was, thus, only with Reluctance that He left for The Nalbina Fortress that was under Archadian Occupation to affix His Seal to the Emperor's Treaty of Peace

Before leaving for Nalbina Reks a young knight around the age of seventeen had to explain to his younger brother that he had to depart to protect the king and the order of the Knights.

Making a scene Vaan yelled, "But Reks, why do you have to go, its not fair. You just served on the front lines several months ago. I thought that when you got back to Rabanastre. We would see about getting that Air ship."

Ruffing his little brothers head Reks answered, "Vaan I became a knight of this land in order to protect those most important to me and that includes its people and mostly you. You are a young kid, so these matters are to much for you to handle. When you become a man you'll understand. I have looked after you since our parents died. Don't worry Vaan it will be over soon and I get back will see about those plans. You just take of yourself and Penelo." handing him something small, He finished, "Here Vaan take this wear it on your neck. Its to let you know that I'm with you as brother."

Putting the medalion Vaan grinned, "Don't worry brother I'll be waiting here for you return."

Reks and the knights of Dalmasca departed for the Nalbina Fortress to in sure the Kings safety and peace. As the peak of the battle raged on the Knights of Dalmasca fought valiantly for their king for he was in danger instead of a treaty signing it was a trap to get the king to leave his kingdom. Soon as the soldiers were taken out Reks and Basch headed into the inner part of the fortress. Separating from the others Reks took out the ones chasing and when he went to the throne room where the king was. Reks stood there stunned at he saw the king dead on the throne. Turning around he faced Basch, as the man plunged a dagger into his gut. Falling to the Reks wondered why Basch did what he had done and with an evil look as young Reks fell to the ground holding his wound.

Vayne walked into the throne room where Basch began cursing about the people of Dalmasca were not going to agree to the terms of their rule. After Basch was taken away it. They left the dead Reks on the cold floor of the throne where he said his last word, "Vaan...." Nira in her prison could hear the sound of the voice of the young knight for she a pain in her heart that felt like dagger plunging in. The same feeling that she felt when her brother died.

With the land of Dalmasca at the mercy of the Empire of Archadia it would say that the treaty would be signed in royal blood, for as the princess Ashe, Lord Rasler's death and the fall of her kingdom drew over the edge. To where she killed herself in the dead of night. The people of Dalmasca threw their arms down to accept the fate of the Empire's grip that had taken hold of them. Word of the mouth spread to her as she heard the maids talking about Basch Von Rosenburg's betrayal to his people and his execution. Sitting in her barred cage she felt bad for the king of Dalmasca and his daughter. Six months later Dalmasca's surrended with any agreement. Any and all rebels were stomped out like ashes from a foot.

Two years later

It had been two years since Dalmasca and Nabudis fell to the hands of the Empire of Archadia, she was dubbed as the Blind Seer to House Solidar. Feeling that all was lost for Nira kneel to the floor of her room as she began to pray,

Her hands together, Nira prayed, "May the gods hear my voice, please give me the choice to ask for your aid, I pray to the heavens with my all my might. I see what time holds and yet I have no sight, I am fearful of the future, for it always changes, I ask for another chance to feel the warmth of the sun, I ask for you to send aid to free me from the prison made, May my voice reach reach you. What you ask I will obey."

Somewhere above O'Celi heard the prayer, that through the window a light shinned through as she entered the room.

Placing her hands on her face O'Celi questioned, "Young Hume born of this world, I have heard your plea and am here to answer it. For as I free you from the place of suffering, no longer will you be a slave. You shall disappear without a trace. As you leave this life you'll be given a second chance to begin a new. Now take my hand and we shall be off."

Taking her hand, Nira jested, "What are we going?"

Surrounding light around the two of them O'Celi echoed, "To the world beyond."

Feeling the hand being placed on her face as she listened to voice Nira lisped, "Thank you," Feeling calm in the presences of this being Nira wondered, "What do you ask of me?"

A small smile crosses O'Celis' face, she breathed "My child, what is to be asked of you will become clear when we arrive at our destination."

Nira nods after taking the beings hand O'Celi helped Nira to her feet, Even being divine, O'Celi could not help but be curious of the young hume girl. For it was unusual for her to get attached to a Hume girl that had been through so much suffering. Not once in her many eons has a hume like this child vexed her so, could it be that this child voice reached the heavens or could it be that without her sight Nira was unafraid of her.

Keeping her hand on the being unsure of her surroundings with being locked up for so long Nira talked, "May I ask who you are?"

Surrounding with her long scarf like fabric O'Celi remarked, "I'm O'celi"

Sensing the power coming from O'Celi Nira felt a warm feeling the longer she held on to the long fabric robe which felt like pure silk. It had been such a long time since Nira had felt safe.

As they disappeared Nira finished, "I want thank you again,"

Pulling her into her embrace O'Celi blinked, "You are welcome. Now let us be off."

After they disappeared the guards that were usually in charge of came in to check on her to find her missing it had seemed that if she hadn't existed at all. They looked inside the cell like there was nothing in there as they went back to their posts. Looking down at the cell she called home a tear slid down her cheek and landed on the sil of the window.

As they faded into the portal that O'celi made until Several seconds later they arrived at their destination. The place they ended was a large cysteral like place world that was to descibed like an acient city of some sorts where a large gate block the main entrance. Nira still blind kept close to O'Celi like a lost child to his/her mother.

Feeling around the new world Nira inquired, "What kind of creature are you?"

As she placed her hands on Nira's face O'Celi calmly recited, "You will know very well the type of being I am and when we arrive I'll show you what I look like understand."

Walking to the main gates O'celi kept a close eye on Nira as she walked around the area to feel her way round the place she was going call home for the time being. O'celi escorted Nira to a large room where she settled in for the evening.

Guiding Nira to the room, Nira walked around feeling her way to the place where the bed was located at. Finally feeling the softness of the blankets Nira grabbed the top of them and crawling into the large like bed she felt around until she found the perfect place to sleep. When Nira had finally gotten comfortable she adjusted her pillow and drifted off to sleep.

turning off the latterns by magic O'celi quietly whispered, "Sleep well young hume girl, for in the morn you shall be given a great gift."

As she left O'Celi could not help herself as she thought of Nira like a mother to a child. O'Celi floated over to her door where she closed it behind her and headed to the council room to talk with the others about the fate concerning Nira.

Floating over to her seat O'Celi echoed, "So what is going to happen now concerning Nira fellow beings ."

Rising from his seat Orin declared, "She will beginning her training soon. In the early morn she will awaken to a whole new horizon. O'celi when Nira wakes from her sleep you'll give Nira her first gift."

Floating towards Nira's room O'Celi announced, "You mean the gift of sight."

Sitting back down Orin nodded, "Exactly, O'Celi, give Nira sight. for the first several days you'll need to keep you eye on her to help her adjust to it. Then after that she'll began her training in magicks, techiniks and weapons."

In her room Nira was still sleeping as she began dreaming, Nira was walking through the darkness until she heard a soft voice that began calling her name...."Nira...Nira...listen...to...tomes...of...fate...they...will lead you to your destiny." Upon hearing this Nira felt a warm feeling on her face like someone was there beside her and a slight deep voice that sounded so kind it was a guy's voice. Nira had never heard anything so lonely in her life. She felt that there was someone was calling out to her, wanting not to be alone. In her dream Nira landed on the ground where felt his soft face and his hair it was like something was telling her something important was going to happen.

Reaching out for him Nira called, "Strange boy you'll not be alone for long wait for me."

Nira woke from her dream as she felt her hand reaching out to nothing, but air. By her bed side O'Celi placed her hand on Nira's face and gently rubbed her forehead. Nira reached out and felt O'Celi's hand on her head and moved to get up. Carefully moving around Nira felt her way to the side of the bed where she pulled off the covers and gently placed her feet on the soft stone floor. Nira walked with O'Celi out of her room into the main room where she met the other beings as well.

Taking a seat Nira began, "My name is Nira, and from the sounds of your voices you are the beings that chose me for something big. I maybe blind, but my powers allow me to sense your intentions. So tell me what I'm to become and what you want of me."

Hearing this Orin implied, "You are to become our eyes and ears to the Hume world and to save Invalice from the upcoming of the judgement."

Feeling her way to the table Nira nodded, "I see, the gods of Invalice are trying to prevent another diaster from happening correct?"

Moving over Orin added, "Exactly my dear, this world is heading for a crisis and what we are wanting to know is can you handle it."

Showing Orin no fear Nira rebutted, "What ever is to thrown at me I shall handle it. Through all of my suffering I have had this task will not be a simple one."

Placing her hands on Nira blind eyes O'Celi mused, "Don't be so sure my child. Powers of light beyond I give thee the gift of sight open your eyes Nira behold what we look like."

O'Celi's hand glowed on Nira's eyes that her blindness was taken away. Nira's eye lids began blinking as she opened them for the first time and looking towards Orin and O'Celi she couldn't believe what she was seeing even though her sight was still a little blurry she could see that O'Celi and Orin were actually creatures called the Ocurian. Nira still stunned wobbled a little while trying to walk around trying to get use to her new found sight. O'Celi acting motherly was quick to guide her to the place that she wanted Nira to see.

Taking Nira over a large pool like mirror, O'Celi presented, "Behold the pool of fate, look in water and the events that I wish to show you."

Looking into the large pool Nira began seeing the events concerning the history of Dynest King of Rathiwall. The mighty king took his mighty blade and sliced into the sun cryst and cut three stones from it. The three stones that were cut from the Sun cryst were the Dawn Shard, Mid Light Shard and the Dusk Shard. Thus the stones were separated to three separate areas. After Nira seen the events of the Dynest King. She slowly walked over to a seat where she waited for O'Celi to explain to her about the stones.

Placing her hand on Nira's face O'Celi chimed, "Child the stones that were cut from the sun cryst was the Dynest's king proof of his place in Invalice, his actions opened up a new era for the beings of Invalice. You must understand about the Orcurian. We are the mist, we are the land, the beasts, the humes, the veria, all of the beings that live there. we are the sky, the sea. we are the espers that dwell down there. We are Invalice and Invalice are we."

Gazing into O'celi's kind eyes, Nira responded, "I understand, it must have been tough from what I seen in the pool. Its seems that I need to watch a little more of the events that are taking place before fully taking on the task that you have for me. So please show me more to understand."

Guiding her back O'Celi answered, "Very well then look into the pool and witness the events of the prophecies you have foreseen."

Nira with grayish eyes looked into the pool as the events were being shown to her concerning Invalice and the events that was told to her. Down in Invalice there in the waterways of a strange part of the city there a boy with the same voice heard by Nira. As she saw him for the first time.....

The young lad spoke, "Hey Vaan! Hurry up or they'll find us!"

Wanting to finish Vaan snapped, "I know, I know! You keep an eye out for me up there, Kytes. saying to himself One... two... three more. Right. Time to clean house."

With the swipe of his sword Vaan took out all the rats in record time. Walking up the stairs to his friend Vaan placed his weapon back on his side and they left the lower waterway and headed to part the area called Low Town.

At stairs Kytes impressed, "Wow, Vaan! You got 'em all yourself? Guess I know who to call when something big shows up."

Wiping the sweat from his face Vaan bragged "Hey, it's good practice for the desert. I'm ready for anything that crosses my path."

Stepping up the stairs Vaan a little worn met up with friend Kytes to leave the area of the cold dank sewer place. Covered in mist, monsters and something really dangerous as moaning sounds could be heard all around the whole place.

Meeting his friend Vaan yawned, "That's enough for today. Kytes you need to get back to Migelo's place, Aren't you working for him?"

Feeling stupid Kytes pointed out, "Shit! I totally forgot. You should come with me, Vaan. He's busy today. there might be some work for you to do, too."

Leaving his friend, Vaan informed, "I've have other "work" to do. Hey make sure to lock this place up for me, will you? If Migelo finds out we've been down here, he'll tan our asses."

Nira watched as the pool flashed forward showing a different scene, a sunny day, not a cloud in the blue sky, showing a bustling market of a large city called The Royal City of Rabanastre. Looking at the time seen at the bottom of the pool that read "Year 706 Old Valendian, Two years after the fall of Dalmasca" Watching Vaan tossing a fruit into the air, catches it, and takes a bit out of it. Nira noticed an Archadian soldier with a surly British accent is harassing one of the vendors.

Looking down Nira toned, "I can't believe that in only two short years Archadia took two great kingdoms like Dalmasca and Nabradia and turned them into something less than that of colonies. They took the people and made them into those cringing in fear. The soldiers wonder the streets making trouble and there's no one trying to help them. Why is that O'Celi?"

Putting her hand on the pool O'Celi sighed, "Sometimes those stronger tend to prey on those weaker than them. Its just how the soldiers think it should be."

Continuing to watch Nira answered, "I see looks like I have to watch to see what happens."

Waving her hand O'Celi finished, "That you must Child now please continue to observe."

Nira and O'Ceil stopped talking as they still there watching the events unfold with the soldier and the vendor at the market place.

Grabbing the vendor by his tunic, one Soldier yelled, "Huh? What'd you say peasant?"

Trying be polite Vendor shuddered, "Sir, you...need...to...pay."

Being crude a second Soldier graped, "What? Haven't paid huh?"

Not wanting any trouble Vendor gaped, "On second thought, please, sir. Take it. It is a gift."

Seeing that vendor didn't put a fight, the first Soldier talked, "Ah Leave the poor sod be. We don't want sport today."

Letting go of the vendor the second Soldier spat out, "Luck is on your side shit seller."

Nira watched the as the soldiers walk away, she spotted Vaan bump into him before running off with something in his hand that belonged to the soldier.

Acting normal Vaan apologized, "Sorry about that."

Waving him off the first Soldier sneered, "Watch where you're going, whelp!"

Feeling belt the second Soldier shouted, "What the hell? My pouch! It's gone!"

Remembering Vaan's face first Soldier remarked, "Ah The boy!"

Trying to run after Vaan, but to fail because of the marketplace was blocked by a large Bangaa in the middle of their way.

Wanting the Bangaa to move the first soldier yelled, "Get out of the way! Beast."

Hearing the rude remarks the Bangaa refused to move; the soldiers are stuck and go "arrrgh!" out of anger where Vaan managed to get away with his new found booty.

In the pool it flashed to where Vaan stopped running, pouch still in his hand. Looking around He turns around to make sure he's not being pursued, when somebody behind him grabs the pouch! A peppy blonde-haired girl is holding the pouch, and scowls at Vaan with a dirty look.

Caught off guard Vaan snapped, "Hey, that's mine!"

Not liking Vaan's tome Girl questioned, "What do you mean, "yours"? You've been taking again huh. What happens if they catch you? We need you to be there for us, Vaan. You're no good to Migelo if you're locked away prison!"

Walking away Vaan popped off, "Oh so what, am I the leader now? We are orphans. The first thing we have learned is you gotta watch out for yourself. C'mon Penelo. You know how it is so there."

Turning around Vaan continued, "Hey, you give that back! What do you think you're doing in there?"

Taking out a coin Penelo chuckled, " Humph I thought that this money belonged to the people of Dalmasca The Imperials stole it from us first, so it's only fair that we take what ours. It's our duty as Dalmascans. Well, wasn't that what you said once?"

Grabbing the pouch Vaan grumbled, "Yeah actually that's what Reks said once. So I was just repeated what he said."

Gazing from the pool Nira looked at O'Celi wondering what to make of the events that she had just seen. O'Celi nodded in response while Nira headed off to Orin's place for her magicks training for time being. Nira entered a large room where Orin was meditating there.

Sitting in front of him Nira coughed, "I'm here for magicks training what are am I learning."

Rising from the ground Orin jested, "Very well child first lesson in this you must learn is that magicks are everywhere. Using it takes concentration with the proper amount of training you'll be able to handle them, There are five types of magicks, White, Black, Arcane, Green and Time Whites are your healing, dispelling and holy, Blacks are your elemental types, fire, thunder, blizzard, water etc, Time magicks are reflect, haste, slow etc, they are used to help you put negative effects on enemies, beasts thieves etc, Green magicks are what put positive effects on you, and negative effects on enemies. some include, protect, shell, slow etc, and finally Arcane Magicks are the most important ones, for they have the most powerful of spells. Gravity, Dark and even Death. these spells are going to be the most difficult to master. So be prepared for the most grueling training you'll ever face."

Getting to her feet Nira recited, "Very well train me I'm willing to learn as much as I can."

Meanwhile down in Invalice Vaan made his way through the waterway, and to a staircase leading up. He successfully entered the palace. a buckler type man and a Viera-female on a motorcycle-like vehicle. The man jumps off and heads for the palace vault From here, Vaan makes his way through the palace and successfully finds the secret passage into the hidden room. as Vaan searches the vault he accidentally pushed a switch, activating a mechanism. A statue opens its head and a shiny object is revealed. Vaan grabs hold of the object, when his succession's shared with another who is the man wanting the same thing.

Seeing Vaan's face Balthier jested, "Quite the performance young boy."

Looking at the man Vaan snapped "Who are you?"

Actng all tough the man expressed "I play the leading role in this tale who else?"

As the man spoke a Viera woman appears behind Vaan to take the stone that he had just acquired from the vault.

Giving the order Balthier told, "Fran get the magicite"

Getting ready to take the stone Fran uttered, "Now then I'll be taking that."

Holding the stone Vaan fumed, "No you won't it's mine."

Holding his hand out Balthier ordered, "and when I take it will be mine so hand it over boy."

The Viera woman moves to the man's side. Soldiers can be heard coming to their location to investigate the noises heard from the vault.

Not wanting to be caught Balthier insists, "How we leave exit stage right."

Heading in the same direction Fran declared, "The god do not smile on us today."

Agreeing Balthier nodded, "I like it better this way. Its better we do as we please."

Vaan runs outside an exit, and sees a couple of guards on the move. He retreats, and makes his way up to the top. He looks down and sees a war raging between the soldiers and rebels on the castle balcony.

Confused Vaan wondered, "What's going on here?"

Above the castle a large airship on top of him fires a cannon and explodes on the ground, throwing Vaan backwards to fall to his death, not known that he is then greeted by the man again.

Meeting Vaan Balthier greeted, "The Ifrit, eh? perfect timing its if they had known that we were here all along."

The airship fires another cannon. An explosion is heard, where the woman in the red skirt earlier is battling the soldiers on the ground. Vaan makes his escape from the man trying get away from the explosions

Trying to stop Vaan, Balthier yelled, "Stop running."

Fran quickly emerges from behind Vaan with the vehicle, blocking his way from his escape. Vaan stood as the man leaped in front of him wanting the loot Vaan stole.

Holding put his hand Balthier demanded, "End of the line, now hand over what belongs to me."

Immediately the enemy soldiers appear from behind them.

tilting his head to look up. Balthier cursed, "Shit."

the enemy soldier alarmed, "There's more this way hurry up."

Looking at Fran, Balthier signed, "Fran this way lets get going."

Baltier sprinted towards Vaan, forcefully grabbed him, and jumped down the ledge on to the bike saying, "off with you boy."

He jumps straight to the vehicle which now hovers above ground. Vaan screamed as he fell separately from the man. He barely held by the man by his hand, his body literally hanging on air flying over war and explosions.

Still in his grip Vaan pleaded, "AHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Let go of me."

Loosing his grip Balthier s Keep this up and I will. What's going on Fran?

Trying to maintain control Fran responded, "I don't know it's not heeding my commands."

Not liking this Balthier grumbled, "Ah We don't have time for this now."

Feeling his grip slip Vaan stuttered, "I-I'm slipping."

Hanging on Balthier spoke, "Not Good..."

As they flew through the hoover lost its power and came plundering through the ground and crash landed on in the dark dank sewers. Through the darkness a light was barely seen.

Looking at the crashed bike Fran observed, "What happened? Our hover didn't just drop, it disappeared."

Not pleased Balthier added, " Bah forget it, even if we could fly, the Ifrit's playing with fire and I'd rather not get burned by its hellish flames. We'll go the old fashioned way."

Noticing the way Vaan was looking at Fran Balthier recited, "Not many Viera where you come from, thief?"

Introducing himself to his new party, Vaan voiced, "It's Vaan." looking at Fran he apologized, "Sorry."

Sitting down Balthier explained, "Well Fran is special in that she'd deign to partner with a hume."

Putting her opinion in Fran added, "Oh? Like a sky pirate that chooses to steal through the sewers below."

Impressed at this information Vaan excited, "Pirates? You two are Sky Pirates? So you have an airship?"

Not like being called Balthier pointed out. "It's Balthier. Listen thief- Vaan, if you ever want to see your home again, you'll do exactly as I say. Myself, Fran and You are working together now, Understood?"

Hiding his booty Vaan warned, "Don't even think your getting this."

Backing off Balthier denied, "The thought has never crossed my mind."

The pool of fate flashed forward to several more events Nira at this time having mastered some of the magicks spells taught to ended up getting hurt from using the Scathe spell. It seemed that it had back fired when she used it. Hearing the sounds of Nira in the other room O'Celi came rushing to her aid to see what happened. Picking her up in her arms and sitting in a seat O'Celi wrapped Nira in her silk scarf to help in healing her.

Looking at Orin, O'Celi seethed, "You didn't need to be so rough with her Orin. She's frail and needs to be trained gently."

Raising his hand Orin bellowed, "O'Celi you shouldn't be babying Nira if she's training. She is training to handle this kind of magicks. If she is too become stronger she must trained as I do so."

Getting up Nira struggled, "Its okay O'Celi I need to be able to handle it or how am I suppose to defend myself when I'm in extreme danger. "

Putting her down O'Celi consoled, "Are you sure Nira, for if you need to you can quit for a while and rest if you need to."

On her feet Nira smiled. "Its alright I'll be fine."

Placing her hands together Nira began using the Cure spell that healed her enough to be able to get back to training. Orin seeing that Nira was a little worn out thought it would be better if they stopped for the time being.

Taking his seat Orin instructed, "That's training for now Nira. Go with O'Celi and take a break."

Wanting to know why Nira wondered, "Orin why the sudden stop in my training I thought that I had to keep it up until I mastered the spells."

Acting flustered Orin answered. "Don't question me child every one needs to take a break once in a while to regain their strength to improve now go on to the pool of fate and continue watching the events of Dalmasca. Leave us now!"

Understanding Nira nodded and left O'Celi and Orin alone to talk about some things that beings like would talk about. Nira entered her room where the pool of fate was at there she looked at the events that were happening as she spotted the waterway where Vaan, Fran and Baither had made their way down to where a woman was trapped by a group of soldiers. Listening to the woman's voice she felt that she recongized like from what she heard concerning the one with her brother at a visitation that she remembered. Taking a closer look at her Nira noticed a set of wedding rings on the woman's finger one of them looking Nabradian in origin. Nira sat down and watched as the events played out:

Getting up his spot Balthier explained, "Insurgents. Most like they thought to take advantage of a lax watch at the palace while the fete's on..to feed the good consul a length of an assassins dagger for his feast. Vayne must be used to such hospitality. Interesting that he used himself as the bait to draw them out, it was like he must have seen this coming and then sent in the air brigade. A fine, bloody banquet. Hmph, I daresay I've soiled my shirt, If the dungeon's waiting for us at the end of the night, it had best have a change of wardrobe."

After traveling a ways down the sewers the group stumbled upon a woman fighting against some guards, looking up at a nearby ledge Vaan, Fran and Bathier seen a woman fighting off some guards that were after her.

Pointing his sword Soldier sneered, "Now we have her!"

Moving closer to her, the second Soldier added, "She's getting away! Hurry."

Killing the second soldier Amalia spatted, "Who would be next nave?"

Getting ready to thrust, the third Soldier ordered, "Close ranks! Bring her down!"

Opening her arms Vaan yelled, "Jump down! Hurry!"

Amalia in a rush jumped off the ledge and landed into Vaan's arms to get away from soldiers that were pursers after her.

Noticing the others the third Soldier informed, "She's not alone! Get them."

Seeing more guards Fran worried, "Our ranks grow in number by the hour."

Agreeing with Fran, Baltier added, "And with our troubles grow even more."

Still hold the girl, Vaan mumbled, "Are you alright?"

Releasing herself from his grip Amalia grinned, "Thank you."

Getting a flushed Vaan uttered, "Umm...I'm Vaan, and this is Balthier and..Hey. What's your name?"

Wanting to get a move Amalia hurried, "I'm called Amalia."

Being nice Vaan nodded, "Amalia, huh? Nice to meet you."

Concerned for her friend Amalia explained, "There were others with me..."

Not seeing them Fran apologized. "I'm sorry we didn't see them."

Sadden by her loss Amalia spoke, "No..."

As they were leaving Vaan noticed the magicite in hand began to glow as if there was something going on concerning their latest guest the lady Amalia.

Seeing the magicite Vaan stunned, "Huh?"

Noticing it Balthier muttered, "Oh, now isn't that impressive.

Keeping his hand on it Vaan warned, "Don't get any ideas. I said it's mine."

Still wanting the stone Balthier proclaimed, "I'm afraid the jury's still out on that one boy."

Stunned at what she heard Amalia announced, "You stole that?"

Acting proud Vaan boasted, "Yeah I did."

Getting edgy Fran wondered, "Have you finished? When the guards don't report in, they'll bring more to look for us."

Not liking the sound of what Fran said Balthier agreed, "If they aren't already."

Thinking that Amalia should go with them, Vaan insisted, "You should come with us. Better than being by yourself."

Accepting the invite Amalia expressed, "Very well."

As she walked away Vaan confused, "What's wrong with her?"

Understand things, Balthier told, "You have a lot to learn before we even get started on your thievery boy."

Putting his arms up Vaan questioned, "What's that mean?"

Taking the help Amalia accpeted. "The situation requires I accept such help as I find. Though it be from thieves. I shall accompany you until we find my companions. No longer than that."

Putting his gun in his pouch Balthier decided, "Let's think of her as a 'guest,' then. Let us get going then. And when we get out here we'll part ways. So, we keep to our affairs and she to hers. I doubt we'll find her wanting in valor being such an upstanding member of the insurgence."

Not liking what Balthier, Amalia corrected, "Its called the resistance. Well, what are we waiting for?"

Traveling further down the waterway the group heard a loud 'horse sound' coming from the area as a large fire like horse came charging through the gates of the waterways exit. Taking his sword Vaan lunged at the fearsome mare with brutal force. Balthier loaded his pistol and began firing at it. While Fran shoot arrows at the creature to keep it from getting to close to her. Amalia sliced it as it began using its fiery attack. Vaan had taken some damage from it as she took a potion and healed him of the burns. Vaan launched at horse for a second round of attacks on it. When the beast was finally defeated it fell to the ground turned into a ball of energy and fled to the inner part.

Corning the group Soldier ordered, "Stand where you are!"

Charging at Vayne Amalia was trying to a hit in on him, before getting taken prisoner by the guards Meanwhile Nira looked the pool where she recognized Vayne's voice as someone she heard before.

Stopping Vaan from doing something stupid Balthier proposed "Now is not the time for trouble."

After they were taken out of the sewers Penelo rushed through the crowds that she spotted Vaan in chains being taken away by the imperial guards.

Looking at the prisoners Bystander pointed out, "They're the thieves who stole into the palace."

Also looking the second Bystander realized, "Is that what the commotion last night was about?"

Not understanding her situation, Amalia disclaimed, "They think me some common thief. They are mistaken."

Making it sound better Balthier quoted, "Better than a common assassin."

Trying to help out Amalia proclaimed, "These people have done nothing. Release them now."

Wondering what was going, Vaan asked, "What are you doing?"

Keeping him quiet Amalia cut him off, "Don't interrupt me, I'm thinking."

Rushing into the crowds Penelo shouted, "Wait! He didn't know what he was doing! You have to let him go! You have to!"

As he was being escorted Vaan talked, "Penelo! Sorry. That dinner'll have to wait for now."

Knowing this was going happen Penelo stated, "I told you so!"

Knocking her out the way Soldier grouched, "That's enough bitch!"

Asking for mercy Penelo pleaded, "Leave him alone!"

Handing her something Balthier lisped, "Hold onto this for me, would you? Just until I bring Vaan back okay."

Jabbing at Balthier's back. Soldiers spouted, "On your feet! You, over here!"

Getting up Balthier responded, "All right, all right. Edgy, aren't we?"

Watching the pool's event Nira began to feel weary as she yawned gently, O'Celi her precious one worn out helped her to the bed that was placed there and tucked her in the soft silky blankets as Nira began dreaming again about the strange boy.

In the Nalbina Fortress two Bangaa were talking concerning the sky pirate that they were looking for there in the dungon. The first one spoke, "Brother we were looking for the sky pirate. Not those damn imperials." A second talked, "The one we seek is Balthier and I don't see him there."

As Nira was dreaming so was Vaan as he was in a room with his brother placing some flowers at his side.

Placing the red flowers Vaan mumbled, "Hey I brought you some of those flowers you like: Galbana lilies. Remember? You always said how they smelled nice, and how pretty they were.
Remember? The King-Did you? Were you really a part of it? Even if- Even if you were....a knight- Captain Basch must have tricked you into it! Didn't he."

At the same moment Nira is walking through the mist as she hears the same voice, "Please take care of my brother." As Reks' spirit appeared to her and guided her to where Vaan is at. After Reks' soul faded into the mist Vaan touched his brothers ring and looked toward the mist where there standing in front was Nira,

Holding out her hand Nira echoed, "You'll never be alone...I'm here for you."

Looking at the girl Vaan questioned, "Who....are....you?"

Feeling the red thread on her pinkie Nira whispered, "My name is Nira.....what's your name?"

Reaching to her hand, Vaan finished, "I'm Vaan....."

With the red threads finally appearing on them Vaan and Nira woke at the same where they felt something special had occured between them..... Nira's eyes burst opened as she felt the red thread on her pinkie while at the same moment Vaan woke in the Nalbina Dungeon not noticing his thread.