"Braska... we have to hurry," Auron said.
"I know, I wanna be there before the rain, too."
They started to walk faster. Suddenly Auron stopped, hearing a rattling noice from somewhere. Braska heard it, too. They didn't need to wonder what made the noice, because it soon revealed itself by jumping in front of them, blocking their path. A monster.
"Braska, stay back! I shall kill it!"
"Ok, but be careful!"
Auron drew out his Murasame. It hadn't been a long time since he had acquired it, and he still hadn't used it in a real battle. He wasn't too confident about his skills, but he knew that if he was going to be a Guardian, he'd have to be able to defend Braska. Running away was out of question.
He tried to attack the dog-looking creature, but was way too slow, mostly because of the weight of his sword. Auron hit the ground, instead of the enemy which jumped towards him and bit him in the shoulder. After kicking it away he tried to give it one deadly hit but it was another miss. The monster attacked again.
This time Braska cast a protective spell on Auron which sheltered him from the monster's fangs. It hit the invisible barrier and fell on its back. Auron was fast and he thrusted his massive sword into the creature, almost dividing it in half.
Auron sighed and wiped the sweat off from his forehead.
"That was close," Braska said.
"Hell, without you I'd be dead. Thanks."
"It's alright. Hey, you're wounded. This should help..."
Braska cast Cure and the bleeding wound in Auron's shoulder closed.
"C'mon, the village isn't far."
They made it just in time. By the time they were inside the Besaid Temple it was already raining outside. A priest was blocking their way to the Cloister of Trials.
"May I ask, who are you?"
"My name is Braska and I'm a summoner from Bevelle. This is my Guardian, Auron."
"Is this the first temple you're visiting...?"
"Yes, it is."
"I see... It is my duty to inform you that we can't guarantee your safety in there. Are you still willing to go?"
"Yes."
The priest stepped aside.
"May Yevon be with you."
Braska had done praying by the evening. It had been a painfully long time for Auron to wait but he was happy to see Braska again.
"Auron... I made it! I'm a REAL summoner now!"
"I'm happy for you."
The men returned to the village and found a bed for the night. It was warm as usual again.
"You know what, Auron?" Braska said while lying on the bed.
"Yeah?"
"This seems like a nice village. A perfect place for kids. Bevelle is such a dangerous place... and after I've done the Final Summoning - if I've done it - I will most probably become quite famous. When the next calm is over, I know that people will except a lot from Yuna, and I think that it would be hard for her to live in Bevelle under those circumstances. But here..."
"I understand."
"When we arrive in Bevelle, I'm gonna talk to Kimahri. If I succeed to defeat Sin, he shall bring my family here."
"A good decision."
"Well, I'll still have to think about it. Good night."
"Good night."
AUTHOR: Well, this is my first FFX story. Read&review and stuff... I hope you like it!