Disclaimer: They be mine, yo... or not...
Summary: Tidus is taken to another dimension of Spira, where Auron doesn't know him, his father isn't Sin, and he's viewed as some sort of summoner god. His only choice is to act the part, and make it back home with his heart intact.
Warning: Strange AU, Yaoi implications, angst, and slight OOCness.
Pairings: AuronxTidus, AuronxBraskaxJecht
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Tidal Wave
Prologue: Silence Unbroken
Tidus's POV
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I could have done great things in my life, accomplished the impossible. I could have married the girl destined for me, set all the right goals. I could have done everything everybody ever wanted me to do...
...but I chose my own path.
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I mainly did Blitz ball so I could crack the legacy of being "Jecht's son", a title I hated almost more than I hated him. I was my own person, I had my own skill at the game, and after a while I nearly made everyone focus on me - Tidus, though it would never last. There would always be that one guy who just had to say, "hey, Ject's boy, right? Good game kid!" Then I would fall apart again.
And Auron would pick up my pieces.
But that was a long time ago, when Auron mattered more than the sun, or the water that filled the stadium sphere. Well, a few years ago. Still.
Now at seventeen I was rebellious, in constant fear of failing, insecure, and just a little arrogant of my abilities.
I think every seventeen year old was, at least. And on one particular day, those feelings mushed together until I nearly combusted into a million pieces.
That day is as clear as my best game, even now as I look back on it.
This is my story.
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I was walking to the final Blitz game of that season, dodging fans and groupies alike. Auron refused to buy me a car even though we could of definitely afforded it. It was his way of getting back at me for not listening to him the times I really should have. Though not that big a deal, I had plenty of friends of the female variety willing to take me anywhere my little heart desired.
Not to brag, but my looks were to be rivaled with. Bleached blond hair, large blue eyes, good physique... the perfect athlete.
It's beside the point, but when I look back, I always smile.
I was cheerful, and innocent, full of enough energy for at least three people. Auron, I knew, secretly loved that about me.
And I knew Auron would be at this game, somewhere at least. I'd pleaded with him to the point where he had to walk away from my nagging. If he wasn't, he'd hear about it when I got home.
I passed squealing girls, and bouncing children, flashing them enthusiastic smiles, full of pride and arrogance. I could almost feel his presence, engulfing me with confidence as I went.
After getting through the crowd to the locker rooms and changing, I was ready. Though I don't remember too much now, I always got nervous before the game. Well, a slow anticipation. Lot's of thought of failure going through my head, you know? The normal.
But when I got out there, god, it was like nothing mattered, nothing would ever matter again. The water washing through my hair, the crowd screaming, the ball slipping in my hands.
It was probably the best feeling in the world to me, then.
And then the feeling shattered. I was about to make a goal - winning game, but everything went still. Screams, terrified. Buildings collapsing, the sky falling practically.
I seriously thought everything was dying.
But no, it was just an everyday sea monster.
I watched as the giant thing simply just appeared, destroying eerything I had ever known. My fingers were shaking, my body completely numb with horror.
"Tidus!"
I turned sharply, seeing a glimpse of red, and sighing heavily in relief. The ledge I caught onto was unstable, rocking me back in forth as destruction reigned below.
Auron smiled at me, pulling me up and against him. For a split second, I felt safe.
"Be careful, boy."
His lips on mine was the last thing I remembered before everything turned white.
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I woke up with strange faces invading my personal space, and I was on a soft, giant bed. It seemed to stretch the length of the room. The people around me were in awe as I sat up, blinking in confusion.
A girl with short brown hair was beside me, smiling gently. Her eyes were kind, and trusting.
"You're awake, Summoner," she whispered quietly. "We've been waiting."
I blacked out before she could continue.
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Tbc?
This is an AU, obviously, and a little something different. A few things...
1. Starts off like FFX and then spins out of control.
2. Braska is Sin.
That's all for now, guyz.
I hope the few, if any, AuronTidus fans read this. Hah... -sweatdrop-