Amanda's Ramble:
Amanda: Hey! This is my first FFX fanfic, and I have a feeling it's gonna be good.
Auron: Only because I'm in it.
Amanda: Whatever, you old geezer.
Auron: Excuse me?
Amanda: Turn up your hearing aid, old man. Anyway, this is just chapter one, and there's plenty more coming, so please read and review.
Auron: And no flames!
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The scream was followed by a loud thump, and Auron glanced up from where he was cleaning his katana, his one good eye narrowed at the dark. What in hell was that? He stood and shouldered the heavy blade, debating whether he should alert the others. Finally deciding against it, he strode off into the dark surrounding the travel agency, ears pricked for any abnormal sound. It wasn't like fiends to come this close to habitation, and he seriously doubted he would need any help.
The long grass snagged at his boots, attempting to trip him up at every turn. He glanced down irritably and kept trudging forward, intent on discovering the source of the scream. If it wasn't a fiend, then he didn't know what he was facing, and he didn't like that. It might put the others in danger, and Yevon knew that without him they'd be lost. They barely held together as it was. He shook his head. They were a pitiful lot, but if he wasn't mistaken, they'd pull together in the end. He had faith in them, and faith was something that had died inside of him ten years ago.
A clearing. It figured. He saw a crumpled form upon the ground, small and still, and knew without a doubt that this was the source of the scream. He advanced upon the small body, and was surprised when it emitted a small moan. Moving in closer, more details became clearer, and he was shocked to see a young woman, in a very odd sort of dress. She struggled to rise, a hand going to her head, and he moved forward, grabbing her arms. She sagged against him heavily, and it was apparent that she wasn't going to be able to walk. He lifted her into his arms and began making his way back to the travel agency, being careful not to trip in the grass. He wasn't quite sure how he was going to explain this to the others, when he himself had no explanation. It would have to wait until morning, when he could question the girl to find out why she, who was obviously young and not a warrior, was wandering around in the middle of the night with no armor, weapons, or supplies.
He kicked the agency door open with a boot and slid into the room, twisting so that the girl wouldn't knock about in the doorframe. In the light he had a much clearer view of her, and the vague thought drifted to him that she was very pretty, even with the scratches and dirt that marred otherwise smooth skin. He ignored the looks of the others as he moved to a long couch in the corner, sitting with the girl lying across his lap. She stirred and murmured something unintelligible, which let him know she was only asleep, and not unconscious. Reaching into a pocket within his jacket, he pulled out a healing potion and uncapped it, lifting the girls head holding the vial to her lips. Her eyes fluttered open and darted around in confusion.
"Drink this." Her eyes stilled and focused on him for a moment, and he tilted the vial so that the liquid seeped between her parted lips. She began to drink, so slowly, and he kept the bottle leveled so that none was wasted. It was obvious she needed every drop. When it was completely consumed he sat the vial down, and brushed the hair out of her face. Her eyes were still a little cloudy, but that was something only rest could cure. He rose once more with the girl in his arms and made his way down the hallway to his room. She'd have to rest there. The group had rented the last few rooms and most had had to double up, so there was no way she was getting a private one, at least tonight.
Auron laid the mystery maiden on the bed, pulling the bedcovers over her. She grabbed them and curled into the fetal position, her back to him. He moved to the chair across the room and sat down, watching her. A thousand questions were frustrating him, along with a strange feeling within his gut. This girl would be his salvation.
Uh oh…..what does Auron mean, "his salvation"? Why did this girl seem to fall from the sky? And what is she going to do when she wakes up next to Auron? You'll just have to wait until chapter two.