Life After Bahamut
Disclaimer: I do not own any Characters from Final Fantasy XII, they are the property of Square Enix.
Hello, just to let you know I am writing this fic, in the idea that Reverent wings will never happen. Any ways enjoy.
Chapter One: Unexpected Intruder
Vaan let out an exasperated sigh as he swung the Zodiac spear over his shoulder onto his back. It had been three months since the ordeal at Bahamut. Peace was restored to Dalmasca and Larsa and Penelo had recently gone steady. Not to mention that Ashe… no Princess Amalia was now engaged to the recently judged Basch. Meanwhile life went on for Vaan, he continued doing hunts for Montblanc on a daily basis, spending nearly all his time training.
He had just finished his fifth hunt that week when the soft whirring of an airship above him caught his attention. Looking up Vaan sighed as the Bhujerban airship flew by. Ever since Penelo and Larsa flew by the young hero found his thoughts drifting to the young sky pirate whom he had traveled with just a short three months ago. Vaan did not know why but it seemed that his thoughts and dreams were now focused almost completely upon Balthier; however the reason to why this was continuously seemed to elude Vaan.
He had not actually seen Balthier in the last three months. Both Balthier and Fran had disappeared to Eruyt village a few days after the Bahamut incident. But never the less Vaan continued to think of Balthier.
Shaking his head Vaan leaned over and picked up the necessary items needed in order to complete the hunt. Once he had what he needed he withdrew a Gyshel green and approached his rented chocobo. Taking one last glance around Vaan pulled on the reins and his chocobo took off towards Rabanastre. He arrived quickly at south gate, and after returning the chocobo to Gurdy he swung his bag over his shoulder and headed off to the Sand Sea to finish off the hunt.
"Hey Tomaj, I got those Malboro Vines you wanted!" Vaan shouted as he entered the tavern. "Thanks Vaan, tell Montblanc I say thanks for posting my bill." Tomaj replied as he took the malboro vines and placed them in a glass jar. "Oh by the way Vaan here's your reward." Tomaj said as he tossed Vaan a small parcel. Vaan opened it up to reveal 5000 gil and 5 elixirs. "Thanks man, any new bills posted on the board?" he asked as he put the elixirs into his bag and pocketed the cash. "Nope, you've cleaned the board out once again. You should really think about taking a break Vaan, let other hunters have a go at the hero business." Tomaj said as he absent mindedly picked up a glass and began to clean it.
"Kay thanks, guess I'll check in with Montblanc then head home," Vaan said with a sigh as he exited the tavern. After a quick stop at the gambit shop, Vaan headed to Clan Centurio, "Hey Monet, how are you doing?" Vaan called as he passed by the Ba'anga who had helped him on many occasions. "Not bad, you got any hunts you need help on?"
"Nah, unless Montblanc has a new one for me," answered Vaan as he headed up the stairs towards Montblanc.
"Hello Montblanc, you got any new hunts for me?" Vaan asked as he approached the regal Moogle who was perched upon the top banister of the stairwell. "Kupo! Sorry Vaan, but there are no new hunts. Try again tomorrow." Montblanc said with a shrug. "S'ok, no problem, I guess I'll just head home." Sighed Vaan as he headed back down the stairs.
Vaan sighed as he approached his home in low town. It had been a long day and all he longed to do was take a nice warn shower then head to bed. Upon entering his house Vaan tossed his knapsack on a chair and headed to his washroom. As soon as he entered his washroom Vaan stripped and groaned as the open air hit a few wounds he had not noticed. He then reached into the cabinet next to the sink and withdrew a potion. Popping the cap off with his thumb, Vaan quickly drained the flask silently exhaling as the potion worked its magick on his body. After a rather long shower Vaan dried himself off and pulled on a pair of black boxers.
He then walked into a room and prepared for bed. A few minutes after entering his room Vaan froze, he could sense another being in his room. Spinning around on one heal Vaan quickly shouted, "Ardor!" casting the deadly fire attack upon the intruder. The second his eyes fell upon said intruder he paled … he had just attacked Balthier!"
Okay this is my first non-InuYasha fanfiction. I hope you enjoyed it. I love this pairing, the next chapter should be up quite soon.
Milana Despana