A Final Fantasy X story I wrote for kicks. I'm planning on doing a Playlist of FFX fanfictions, using the name of the song I listened to whilst writing. I hope you enjoy them!
Title: Welcome To The Masquerade
Genre: Action/Tragedy
Rating: T
Mature Content: N/A
Disclaimer: Dont own Final Fantasy! Credit goes to Square Enix!
Summary: Tidus and Seymour finally duke it out in a battle to the death. AU.
Song: Welcome To The Masquerade
Artist: Thousand Foot Krutch
Disclaimer: I don't own the song nor am I the artist! Credit goes to whoever published it =P
NOTE: I did not have internet when I wrote this, so I apologize if the lyrics are wrong in some places =)
We got the fire, who's got the matches?
Take a look around at the sea of masks
The group wandered into the large room, multi-colored bodies everywhere. They all split up to explore, wondering what was going to happen from their appearance at the request of Maester Seymour.
Come one, come all
Welcome to the grand ball
Tidus stood against the wall, for once not attempting to flirt with some of the many beautiful women there. A large amount had approached him, but he politely rejected their innuendous offers and sultry invitations. He gazed around the room, eyes flickering between each of the people he knew most...
Where the strong run for cover
- Auron, Wakka, and Kimahri in different locations, observing the festivities with keen eyes from beneath their masks -
And the weak stand tall
- Yuna and Rikku dancing amongst the other guests, smiles bright on their faces -
I'm not one to scatter ashes
But there's some things that melt the plastic
Try and dig down deeper if you can
Tidus found the hulking figure of the Guado leader, making his way towards the blonde. He maintained his casual stance, watching the man near him with each step.
I'm not afraid
I'm not ashamed
I'm not to blame
Welcome to the masquerade
"Nice to see you here, Tidus..." The Maester purred, eyeing the teen in front of him arrogantly. The blonde flinched slightly from the close proximity, wishing one of his companions would notice his predicament and help him. A clawed hand cupped his cheek, hot breath whispering in his face... "Are you afraid, my lost pet?"
I'm not a stray
I'm not afraid
I'm not okay
Welcome to the masquerade
Tidus growled lowly, an almost animalistic sound. "I am not your pet." He spat, glaring fiercely at the man in front of him. A chuckle was granted, the being smirking dangerously. "On the contrary... You are my lost little kitten..." The hand began petting his hair gently, running over the well-hidden cat ears the young boy had gained from experimentation.
Welcome to the masquerade
He grabbed the Maester's wrist in a tight hold, yanking the limb away from his head. "We aren't hidden very well, Seymour... Wouldn't you like to take this somewhere else?" The boy hinted, smiling up at the Guado with an aura of deadly innocence. The older chuckled quietly, nodding slowly. "Yes... Come." The blue-haired man took the teen's arm, leading him away from the crowd. The Guardian's companions watched this with confusion, wondering why the young blonde would go with Seymour willingly.
We got the power, who's got the action?
Break it down til there's nothing but a mid-fraction
The mismatched pair walked out onto the balcony, leaning over the railing to observe the grounds below. Tidus turned towards the man, his mouth slightly open to begin his sentence, only to be thrown back into the wall. He was ready for it, kicking off and launching himself at the Guado. Said inhuman chuckled, dodging the obvious attack and grabbing the teen's wrist, whirling him around and throwning him back towards the wall. The blonde used the momentum to fling himself into the air above the Maester, chanting a spell to slow his opponent's actions.
He didnt get the chance to finish.
Out of the fire
Rise from the ashes
The explosion rocked the entire building, sending the guests inside into a frenzy, like frightened ants. The summoner and her Guardians were immediately heading for the source. They stepped out onto the balcony, only to be met with an insanely grinning Guado and massive flames everywhere. Yuna let out a soft gasp, her eyes widening with fear. A silhouette formed in the flames, soon morphing into the boy they all knew so well. Large, feathered wings protruded from his back, flaring outward with an intensity like no other. Tidus gave off the impression of being the Messenger of Death, his eyes staring at Seymour with a dark determination.
We checked it out
And released the passion
The blonde's icy gaze flickered between each person in front of him, settling on the largest of them all. He held out his hand towards the Guado, a strange emerald glow emitting from his palm.
"You'll never take me alive..."
Let's get on it
Believe if you want it
Seymour had never seen this attack before, but he sensed that it would end him. He launched his large form at the winged blonde, killing intent obvious. The teen did not move from his stance, watching as the hulking being grew closer by the second.
Step into the realm
Where the weird ones run it
A pillar of blue flames surrounded Tidus, reflecting into his eyes. Another explosion rocked the building as the Maester threw several spells at the young teen, who took them without even a flinch.
Come back, rewind another demonic
Reach out and take that one, step out on it
Power emitted from the Guardian, pulsing through the air and knocking everyone backwards. Lulu and Wakka pulled the girls out of harm's way, Auron and Kimahri bracing themselves against the debris.
I'm not one to scatter ashes
But there's some things that melt the plastic
Try and dig down deeper if you can
Everyone's eyes were on Tidus and Seymour, the two unlikely candidates having a glaredown with one another. Yuna held her breath, preparing to put up a sheild if necessary.
I'm not afraid
I'm not ashamed
I'm not to blame
Welcome to the masquerade
"I can see the fear in your eyes, Tidus... You can't hide from me forever..." The Guado's said, low enough that only the blonde in question could hear. A spark flashed in the teen's eyes, igniting his inner rage.
I'm not a stray
I'm not afraid
I'm not okay
Welcome to the masquerade
"I'm not hiding from you, Seymour. I never have been. I've just been keeping myself in check, making sure I dont attack without reason. But now... Now I have the right to kill you here and now!" Tidus cried, eyes slowly darkening as he spoke.
Welcome to the masquerade
His wings flared outwards, a powerful gust of air slamming into the leader of the Guado.
I'm not afraid
The boy took a step forward -
I'm not ashamed
- not a shred of regret in his eyes -
I'm not to blame
- proving himself to the Maester -
Welcome to the masquerade
- masks did not cover his hatred -
I'm not a stray
- he was not a pet -
I'm not afraid
- he wasnt the child from his past -
I'm not okay
- he couldnt hold back anymore -
Welcome to the masquerade
The group covered their eyes as heat washed over their hidden forms.
Welcome to the masquerade
Tidus pulled his mask off, revealing his face to the Guado.
Welcome to the masquerade
He aimed his hand towards the Maester, the fire enveloping his winged form, hiding him from those lavender eyes...
I'm not one to scatter ashes
But there's some things that melt the plastic
Try and dig down deeper if you can
Flames licked at the plastic, eating away at the cover that hid away Seymour's secrets.
I'm not afraid
I'm not ashamed
I'm not to blame
Welcome to the masquerade
A final eruption came from within the fire, barreling into the hulking Guado. All that was heard were the screams of agony as the Maester turned to ash, the flames swallowing him whole...
I'm not a stray
I'm not afraid
I'm not okay
Welcome to the masquerade
The fire finally died down, revealing the young teen. The group stayed back, slightly fearful of the blonde. Tidus merely smiled at them, before his wings disappeared into pyreflies. His body fell to the ground, soot-stained cheeks relaxing as his eyes slid closed for the final time.
Welcome to the masquerade.
