We have finally reached the thunder plains! Still not as funny, but like I said, I don't have much of a sense of humor. Disclaimer says I still don't own and I'm not making anything off of this work of fiction.
It was loud and it was wet, but somehow it brought a feeling of peace to his burdened soul. It was as if the rain brought promises of washing away the past and cleaning up for the future. He took a moment to pause in the exit of his city to watch the lightning and rain fall.
"My lord, we must press on. The temple is expecting us." Seymour glanced over at the older Guado that had addressed him. Trommell stared at him with an almost fear filled expression. It was quickly subdued as if shamed to be caught looking at his master in such a manner.
"Very well," Seymour spoke before taking the first step. Several guado walked ahead of him telling those they would meet along the way of the good news of the Maester. He could see them as they spoke to a young acolyte that was standing beneath a tower. She promised to tell others the good news as well.
Hearing this brought a smile to his veined features. Soon enough of Spira would hear of his marriage to Lady Yuna, she would have no choice but to answer with a resounding yes. That was all he needed. She would be unable to say no after people stopping her and congratulating their union.
A predatory smile crossed his face as he took the first of many steps toward his temple. The rain soaked his robes in seconds. That did not bother him, he's been through worse. The first hour was rather uneventful. What fiends they did meet where quickly taken care by the two guards on either side of him. When he got bored, he would lazily throw out a thunder spell, but mostly he stayed back.
Just as they were about to reach the far side and exit into Macalania woods, the storm suddenly grew worse. Bolts ran down around them some getting closer than others. His guards grew more nervous by the second, yet he was always at ease. This storm could not hurt Seymour Guado. Nothing could. He was too powerful.
That was his downfall. As our heroes were taking shelter inside Rin's, Seymour suddenly found himself quite alone. Lightning struck twice, hitting each of his guards and sending them in unknown directions. With a growl of annoyance, he pulled his staff out in preparation to cast. He never got that chance.
The bolts that took out his bodyguards caught him from behind sending him face first into the muddy ground. His staff flew from his grip and landed several meters away. Another bolt struck as he attempted to reach for it. This time it hit him square in the middle of his back. The jolt he received sent spasms of pain throughout his body.
If he had knew what Rikku must have gone through when she was younger, he might have been able to sympathize now. Only his pain was caused by nature, not an over zealous brother. Had he been a child as she was, he would have been fearful of this element like her. Yet he was not and so attempted to withstand the pressure as jolts of pain ran up and down his body.
The storm had most certainly gained in intensity by this point making it nigh impossible for Seymour to reach his staff and cast either a protective or healing spell. Lightning struck again and he released a scream that was barely audible over the passing storm.
"I'm telling ya, I heard it last night. It seemed like it came from over there," Tidus pointed to a cliff wall near the exit of the plains.
"We don't have time for this," Auron responded with a tired sigh. Rikku had them waste enough time at the agency, he was not about to allow another distraction.
Lulu stepped up to him, "How about Wakka and I check it out? If it is a human, we can know for sure."
Yuna was in full agreement, "Oh yes, please do that! I can't imagine what it must be like if it was a person trapped out here." Auron had no choice but to agree with his summoner.
The others took refuge under a tower while the two guardians checked out the area. When they came back, they were shaking heads.
"It didn't seem to be anything, just some fiends. We took care of them quickly," Lulu addressed Yuna on her return.
"Now may we keep going?" Auron asked in frustration. He was just as tired as Rikku of this place and just wanted out. Without waiting for an answer, he took the first step away from the tower.
As they traveled, no one noticed the golden staff barely standing in the mud. One more gust of wind came by and it was soon buried.
