Always Remeber

Disclaimer: I do not own final fantasy ix or any of the characters in the game. I do have the permission from my friend to use his character K9 Maxwell and Crymson is my own creation.

Author's Notes: Well, finally..I've typed this up..what I have..it's pretty basic story, yet..there's a meaning behind it all, at least to me and my friend that wrote it with me (love ya Randy!). Enjoy..and please review!

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Chapter 1, A Chance Meeting

A tall teen girl paced carefully around the city of Alexandria, enjoying her time away from her home. Her light brown hair fell to her waist and swayed slightly as she walked. Her neon green eyes scanned the area for anyone she might know. Her clothes were plain, jeans and a tanktop of a light blue color, and worn out leather boots. A small sword was tied at her waist, bouncing against her leg with each step. A silver chain hung around her neck with a small pendant hanging from it with strange, unknown marks written on it in a deep blue paint.

No one in the city seemed to know her this day and she liked it that way. It let her think in peace, give her time to clear her mind before returning to her duties. Though sounds from the castle gates drew her attention towards them. She saw a man, barely more than a boy, standing there seemingly arguing with the two guards. He wore plain shorts and a baggy t-shirt and had silver hair. His feirce, ice blue eyes looked over his shoulder once and the teen knew he saw her.

Though ignoring her fear of the mystery man, she walked towards him and the guards. A few words like 'you can't pass!' and 'what business do you have here?!' reached her ears.

"Pardon," she said to the nearest guard. "But might I ask what the problem is?"

The guard's cold brown eyes stared at her, a look of annoyance resting there. "This man..is trying to get into the castle and won't tell us why he must go there!"

The youngest male out of the 3 studied the girl, smirking. "Well, if you would just let me pass, you'd know soon enough!" Instantly, she didn't like him.

"Shut your mouth, child!" Guard 2 snapped. He also glanced at the girl. "Miss Crymson! What are you doing out of the castle?"

"That is of none of your concern, Sir. If this man needs to get inside the gates, I shall escort him. If he must meet someone there, I shall also lead him there and make sure he keeps only to his duty."

The guards exchanged glances before stepping aside. Crymson's eyes looked to the male and sighed. "Come on with you."

He only followed, smirking and glaring at the guards as the two past. "At least someone's smart..." he mumbled to them.

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Author's notes: Please review and tell me what you think so far! I should have at least 1-4 more chapters up this week, hopefully 1 or 2 tomorrow...Please, keep flames to embers, if you must flame at all.

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