Zidane of Burmecia

by Quatermass

(AU) Instead of Lindblum and Tantalus, Kuja leaves an infant Zidane with the Crescent family of Burmecia. Now, years later, Zidane wanders the lands as the bodyguard and minder of Prince Puck. But an attempt to sneak in to watch a play at Alexandria sends Zidane on a journey where he will find love, experience loss...and find out where he came from.

1. Foreword

FOREWORD

Once more, I show my insanity by creating a new story. This story was an idea I had come up with while working on my Harry Potter/Final Fantasy IX crossover A Third Summoner. In the latest chapter I wrote (to date), Harry requested that Freya adopt him. I actually wondered whether I should do yet another Harry Potter/Final Fantasy IX crossover where Harry is raised by Freya, but decided I had too many stories like that.

But then, it occurred to me. One of the biggest what-ifs of the game revolves around Zidane. He presumably was left in Lindblum, or near Lindblum, by Kuja, and got adopted by Tantalus. What if he was adopted by someone else? Given that their ages are relatively close (Zidane is 16 and Freya 21 in the game), I thought that Freya would be more like a big sister to Zidane. And while some elements would be the same, others would be different. You'll see.

Anyway, time for the usual disclaimers. Firstly, there will be immense spoilers for Final Fantasy IX.

Secondly, this work will be, as with my other fanfics, heavily annotated. You have been warned. Bellyaching will not be tolerated.

Finally, the following is a fan-written work. Final Fantasy IX is the property of its owners. Please support the official release. I mean, it's on Steam and mobiles now, you have no excuse. Otherwise, Eiko will start nagging you, and you know how shrill she can get…