There are already a lot of FF 9 stories with a new character including the team. I tried to make something original with this one so don't be too harsh. And no, this isn't my first fanfic on that site, there are three Kingdom Hearts behind that story, quite good. Also, I changed the title (too ramdom) and the bad summary. Hopes it will make it more interesting.

Well, I hope you enjoy!

The ranger

Alexandria. One of the most beautiful places of the Mist Continent. Under the morning light, the blade of its castle shines with every shade of red, pink and purple. It is truly a sight. A sight even I enjoy. And, to be honest, I far prefer the peace of the forest to the constant agitation of the town. So, even thought I hate Alexandria as a town, I like watching its castle at dawn. Who I am? Oh, I forgot to tell you. To be honest, I'm hardly used to company, it's a miracle I remember my manners. My name is Si'Nai, and I am a ranger.

As I walk through the entrance plaza, a shadow overcomes me. This must be the theater ship of the Tantalus, the band performing tonight's play at the castle. No, I have no tickets. They don't sell it in the forest. But I can always sneak in. Right, Ayden? The silver falcon on my shoulder is half asleep. Our journey was tiresome. I notice I strange boy with a long pointed hat tripping on the pavement. When he rises, I'm surprised to se two bright glowing eyes. Ayden has noticed them too and is alert. I have seen black mages before, and they were hardly friendly. Yet …

I followed him as he walked to the central square, analyzing the buildings around. Forest of wood and forest of stone aren't that different. I can climb on both of their trees. After tripping again, we met a group of nobles from Treno, also coming for the play. I smiled as I saw their bird like guide. Man, they look ridiculous in those puffy outfits. But, at the same time, I must seem quite 'savage' to them in my leather armor and my yew bow. I watched the small black mage from afar when he came to the box office. My ears are sharp. At the mage's voice, I could tell he was a mere kid, which surprised me. All the black mages I encountered before were not sentient. I turned to Ayden.

"We might revise our judgment about this kid, Ayn."

Ayden chirped in agreement.

"Can I help you?" Asked the ticket master.

The boy hesitated before showing his ticket. The man gave it a look.

"What's this? There's something odd about this ticket …"

He gave it a closer look.

"Why, it's another fake! I've seen so many today."

Poor boy lowered his head in sadness. Taking pity, the ticket master took three cards.

"Now, now. Don't cry. I know how you must feel. Here, I'll give you these. Do try to cheer up now."

The boy took the cards, but it still didn't make him feel better.

"Talk to Alleyway Jack to learn more about cards. Good luck, lad."

I smiled as the boy went to a dark alley. I know black mages are strong, but this one just isn't a regular one. I looked at Ayden.

"Follow him, Ayn. Watch over him until I find my way up there."

The falcon nodded and took his flight, his silver quill feathers shining under the sun. I knew Ayn would watch over the boy. Looking around, I found a decent and discreet spot near the synthesizer's shop. Climbing there, I trusted my feet and went to the roves surrounding the dark alley. Ayden was here on a gutter; his amber eyes stuck on the boy and his new friend, a rat boy. Burmecian? Maybe. There are many nonhuman races on the Mist Continent and I don't know them all. The kid was carrying a ladder with him. After meeting with some moogles, the boy followed his friend, thought he seemed to be bossed around rather than be threaded really friendly. I think I heard the word 'slave' … I followed their tracks, keeping my distance so that I would hear them but they wouldn't notice me. It was an easy task and, as we neared the walls of the castle, I finally got the black mage boy's name: Vivi. A nice name.

Our goal finally appeared to be a section of the wall that was being repaired. Sneaky little rat kid. That was a nice idea. And the ladder as a bridge was nice too. He should have planed it quite some time ago.

"After this wall, we'll be inside the castle!" Said the rat boy. "C'mon, let's go!"

I couldn't agree more, but the place was a castle, and castles are usually guarded. I have a vial of sleeping poison with me. Walking on the wall, I looked around. Ayden went first and landed near me, nodding. All clear. Great. Now, let's see that play …

So, this is my OC, Si'Nai. What do you think about him? He isn't that bad, right? If there's anything wrong, tell me and I'll take care of it. 'til next time (very soon).