Blind Fate
Chapter 1: Fugitive
Disclaimer: I don't own any of these characters. They belong to Squaresoft/Square-Enix. (Much love for the characters!) I DO, however, own the story!
A/N: Welcome to my second fanfic: Blind Fate. This is an AU surrounding mainly a TidusxYuna pairing. Sorry, I can't help myself. Note that some of the characters WILL BE OOC. But who knows, they might be themselves by the end. Guess you'll have to wait and see!. I haven't finished my other fanfic, but I'm bouncing between the two to keep myself refreshed and not getting burned out. This is on the other end of the spectrum. Anywho, I encourage everyone to review and let me know what you think of my work. It's encouraging! Enjoy!
P.S. I'm rating this one M for strong violence, language, and a hint of sexuality here and there. Also, inner monologue and or thoughts are italicized.
Yuna's POV
A grin slid across my face as I looked over my shoulder, running as fast as I could. "Don't you boys ever give up?" I yelled out to them as I turned my glance back in front of me jumping over different obstacles.
"Get back here you vile witch!" the figures yelled as they chased after me.
I laughed as hard as I could. No way were they going to catch me. Not now, not when I was so close. I turned down an alley to my left, shoving by the crowd that blocked my path. I looked around for something that I could use to widen the gap between me and the men. I looked every where but it was a dead end.
"Dammit!" I shouted as I slowed down trying to catch my breath.
At least they're giving me some sort of a challenge. I was looking forward to some fun.
"There she is! Get her!" one of the guards shouted as I had been spotted.
I turned around and noticed they were coming from behind too.
"Don't move precious." one of them sneered.
"Do you honestly think I'd let you scum take me like this?" I squinted, trying desperately looking for an out. The guards had stopped running and instead slowly inched toward me. They knew they had to be cautious.
"Doesn't look like you have much of a choice does it?" the guard replied.
I knelt down and lowered my head as I felt them closing in. They only stood a few feet away from me. I closed my eyes and sighed, "Ok, you got me." I said in a defeated tone.
The guards stopped and held their ground as they stood up from their attentive positions.
"There we go, that's more like it. Just be a good little girl and go quietly. It'll be less painful that way." the guard huffed at me as he took his night stick and banged it against his palm forcefully. These guys didn't exactly play fair. They didn't care if you were a man or a woman.
I opened my eyes slowly and looked around me. Looks like I don't really have a choice at this point.
I felt them circle around me like vultures, drooling at helpless prey that had fallen before them. Their breath beating down all over my body and I shuttered. It's now or never. I clasped my hands to my chest and closed my eyes tightly.
"Oh no you don't!" the man shouted as he lunged forward attempting to grab me by my hair.
Inches before he touched me a bright light shot out of my body and the guard lashed back from pain. "Gah!" he shouted as he fell back on his backside. He'd been flung ten feet from me. The other guards dove after me, and they too suffered the same fate. My eyes shot open again, and the light faded.
I chucked under my evil grin. "Thought I told you I wouldn't let you take me like this?" as I glared at the men who had fallen in front of me.
"You insufferable wench!" the guard cried out as he took a leap for me again.
It all happened in slow motion. I lowered my head and brought my right hand to my chest, my index finger and middle finger stood erect, while my others remained closed. I raised my head slowly and glared at the man heading toward me, my grin still intact upon my lips. In one swift motion, I swept my right hand from my left side all the way to my right, sending a blinding force toward the guard. It sounded like thunder striking the ground when it connected with his body and he flew all the way back to the street filled with people. The rest of the men looked upon me with fright in their eyes and color seeped out of their faces.
"Any other takers?" I motioned with my hand, but they all ran away screaming like the whimps they were.
I sighed in relief as I knelt down on one knee. "About time." I whispered.
I caught my breath and began to lift myself off the ground. I reached into my pouch and grabbed a sphere from it and smiled. "I got you now you bastard." I growled as I darted off making my hasty escape while I still could.
Tidus' POV
-Phone rings-
I grumbled as I rolled over and looked at the clock. "Who in the hell is calling me at 3 in the damned morning!" I grunted as I jerked the covers away from me and fumbled to find my cell phone on the night stand.
"This had better be good!" I shouted to whoever was on the other end.
"I need you down at the office." a familiar voice sternly came from the other end.
"Auron what the fuck...it's 3 am..." I slumped over letting my feet touch the ground.
"There was an incident at Bevelle palace. I need you to come in for briefing now." Auron cut me off.
"Fine. I'll be right in." I huffed as I flipped my phone shut.
"I don't get paid enough for this..." I thought to myself as I pulled on my clothes and grabbed my keys.
-Station House-
I walked through the doors into Auron's office and threw myself into the chair as I waited for him to say something.
"Got some sleep I take it?" he chuckled as he sifted through some case files.
"Loads." I retorted sarcastically as I slid myself further down in the chair. "What was so important you had to drag me out of bed for?"
"There's been another infiltration in Bevelle. Apparently the culprit succeeded this time in locating what they were there for." Auron mumbled as he continued to shuffle through the case files on his desk.
"You brought me all the way down here for a breaking and entering situation? In Bevelle of all places? That's not even our territory!" I cocked my head to the side as I grew irritated by the second.
"Because it's not just your average criminal, Tidus. It's Lady Yuna." He glared over at me.
"What?" I replied with a hint of confusion in my voice. "What would she want with anything Bevelle has to offer?"
"I don't know. But that's what I want you to find out." Auron watched me as I shifted in my chair. "I need the best. And you, Tidus, are the best."
"Yea but...Lady Yuna?" I winced, still trying to grasp the situation. "Are you positive?"
Auron nodded. "She struck down three of the guards that chased her through the Bevelle streets. I want you starting as of an hour ago."
"I'm not sure I fully understand what you're asking me to do here, Auron." I huffed.
"I stumbled upon the information myself. Bevelle didn't just order her apprehension. She either turns herself in, or it's kill on site." Auron sighed as he rubbed his temples in distress. "Even if she did turn herself in, I'm not sure justice will be served fairly."
"Wha..." I just stumbled over my words.
"I don't know what it is, but for Lady Yuna to go this far, she must have wanted whatever they had pretty badly. Get to the bottom of it before they find her. At least if we take her into custody, Bevelle can't do much about it. She'll be in our jurisdiction." Auron said sternly. Almost as if he was telling me to find her before they do.
"I'm on it." I nodded as I walked out of the office.
Yuna's POV
-Zanarkand-
The city was lit up as always. Bodies flooded the streets, and you could hear the hustle and bustle through almost anything. I absolutely loved it. I never was the quiet country type. Not anymore anyway. The city gave me a sense of comfort and belonging. I walked into my apartment and tossed my keys on the night stand and walked back to my room. I turned on my light and and threw my pouch on the floor by my bed and then fell back onto my mattress and sighed.
Well now what do I do? I got what I was looking for. I just had to plan my next move...what ever that is. Fucking Yevon scum.
The mere memory of the guards' breath on my skin made me feel dirty and I cringed. I glanced over to my bath and smiled.
Nothing like a relaxing bath after a good fight. I thought to myself as I got up and ran some water.
I peeled off my clothes replacing it with a pink satin bath robe. I picked up my holster and took my gun out, laying it gently on my night stand. The steam started rising in the bathroom so I walked over and turned the tap handles, just listening to the water drip softly into the tub. I walked over and retrived the sphere from my bag, carring it to the bathroom with me.
After removing my robe and sliding into the water, I stared at the sphere sitting on the small stand by the tub.
There it is. They key to my vengeance. But I gotta think this through. I didn't really give any thought to what'd I do after I had obtained it. I just knew that without it I could never just live a normal life. Not after what I'd witnessed. And the more I thought back to my past, I fumed. How could I have been so stupid, naive and blind!
"You're such an idiot, Yuna!" I screamed out driving my fist into the water.
But it would be ok, in time. I'll bring salvation down on Bevelle.
I smiled and relished the thought of watching them all squirm as I unfolded the dark truth they hid from everyone. Then maybe...I could move on and leave this world peacefully.
"Maybe..." I whispered, "that is...if someone would be that kind as to deliver the swift and welcomed blow to leave this world behind." as I closed my eyes and held my breath, slipping under the warm water.
Tidus' POV
I couldn't shake what I had just heard Auron say to me as I sat in his office. Not only was he over reaching his jurisdiction, but he was throwing me right into the middle of it. I gotta admit, I was shocked by what I was told.
Lady Yuna? Infiltrating Bevelle?
It almost sounded like a far fetched myth.
What did Bevelle have that she wanted so badly that she'd throw her life away for? And what did she do so wrong that would provoke the authorities in Bevelle to shoot on site? That was something that was reserved for people who committed treason and similar crimes.
I've never personally met her myself. So I shouldn't judge too quickly. In my line of work, you come to learn quickly that anybody is capable of anything. Men and women alike. But all the stories I've heard about Lady Yuna, they were all the same. I can remember chatting about it with my co workers on our regular visits to the local pubs.
From what I can recall, Lady Yuna was once an upstanding citizen in Bevelle. Adored by every person she'd ever come in contact with. Called upon by many of the higher positions in the chain of command. Men talked about her unrivaled beauty, able to stop a man in his tracks with one look. She was referred to as soft spoken, gentle, and genuine. Her father, Lord Braska was loved by all. Essentially, Lady Yuna was born into a position of power. As the stories go, a few years ago, three at best, she expectantly renounced her faith in Yevon, causing an uproar in her wake. No one exactly knows what happened, or why she disdains Yevon followers, but she disappeared into thin air. It was a mystery that some say would never be solved.
I flipped through the case file with a worn out expression on my face. I couldn't find anything that I didn't already know or hadn't already heard. So many questions that I needed answered, but absolutely nothing to go on. I slid the file aside forcefully and groaned.
I gotta get outta here for awhile. A walk sounds nice since the silence is getting to me. I thought to myself as I slipped on my clothes and headed out the door.
The city that never sleeps. I never was one for a quiet setting. It made me feel anxious and detached from the world. I shoved my hands in my pockets and made my way to the pub a few blocks down town.
Chapter 1 complete! I know there's no explanation to what's wrong with Yuna, but it will be revealed all in good time. Gotta keep you guys coming back! (Wink, wink!) Review for me! Much love!