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Of Hearts Disclaimer: and Pyreflies
After Tournament
The Aurochs are running up to Wakka. He's holding a large crystal rectangular prism statue.
Datto: You're really leavin', Cap'n?
Letty: Shouldn't you heal up first?
Wakka: Yuna needs me with her now. I can't be lying around in some bed.
The Aurochs all hang their heads, sad
Datto: Yeah, but...
Wakka: Come on, look sharp! The blitz season just started. Don't make those faces, ya?
He hands the statue to Datto
Wakka: Well... See you, boys! You be good.
Aurochs: Cap'n...
Wakka: I can't hear you!
Aurochs: Cap'n!
Near The Mi'hien Highroad
Yuna: Are you sure?
Wakka: Never liked long goodbyes anyways. Sorry for making you wait, Yuna. I had some promises to keep, ya. From now on, I'm your full-time guardian.
Yuna: Then welcome back, Sir Wakka. Good to have you with us.
Wakka: Hey, it's good to be back, ya? So, any news on what happened?
Lulu: Not really. We don't know where the fiends came from. Maester Mika is safe and sound, thanks to Maester Seymour. That's about it
Yuna: Maester Seymour's aeon... It was so powerful.
At The Docks
Tidus and I are talking to Auron. Tidus is asking him question after another while I patiently await my turn.
Tidus: Hey you! Don't just stand there! All of this is your fault! Gettin' swallowed by Sin! Ending up here in Spira! Not being able to go back to Zanarkand-everything, everything! I'm telling you, it's all your fault.
Auron laughs. All is silent for a few moments
Sora: So who are you exactly Auron? I mean how could you be here AND know Tidus's father?
Auron: Yeah.
Tidus: And you also knew Yuna's father?
Auron: That's correct.
Tidus: Hey, man, no way! Hey man, there's no way. That's just impossible.
Auron: Nothing impossible about it. Jecht, Braska, and I... Together we defeated Sin, ten years ago. Then I went to Zanarkand... where I watched over you. So that one day I could bring you to Spira.
Tidus: Why did it have to be me?
Auron: Jecht asked me to.
Sora: Wha…?
Tidus: Is he alive?
Auron: It depends on what you mean by "alive". He is no longer human. But then... I felt something of Jecht there in that shell, couldn't you? You must have felt him when you came in contact with Sin.
No way… he can't be saying what I think he is…
Tidus: It can't be...
Auron: It is. Sin is Jecht.
Sora: WHAT! You're kidding right?
Tidus: No! That's ridiculous! No way! I don't believe you!
Auron: But it is the truth. You'll see for yourself. Come with me.
Tidus: If I say no?
Auron: Every story must have an ending.
Tidus: I don't care about your stories!
Sora: Tidus just hear him out…
Auron: I see. Sorry you feel that way. Fine, then. Come or don't come. It's your decision.
Tidus: What am I supposed to say? You tell me it's my decision but I don't have a choice, do I? I have to go with you! I have to! You're the only one who can tell me what's going on anyway!
Sora: Tidus…
Auron: Irritating, I know. Or are you afraid?
He walks over to Tidus, and places his hand on his shoulder
Auron: It's all right. Tidus: Auron? Will I ever go home? Back to Zanarkand?
Auron: That's up to Jecht. I'm going to offer my services to Yuna. Come, both of you.
Sora: Tidus, we should really follow him…
Tidus: Yeah…
This is huge… why would he tell us this though… Either way, if he came here and told us in secret then I doubt he wants the rest of the party knowing.
At The Steps Near The Mi'hien highroad
Wakka: Do you think they're gonna stay here?
Lulu: Sir Auron knows him and Sora, apparently. You were right. Tidus did meet someone he knew.
Yuna: Do you think he'll find a way back to Zanarakand?
Wakka: In any case, I'll miss having them around.
Yuna: He's still in town, isn't he? I think I'll go see them... Oh!
Auron walks forward, with Tidus and I following behind him
Wakka: Whoa.
Yuna: Sir Auron!
Auron: Yuna.
Yuna: Sir?
Auron: I wish to become your guardian. Do you accept?
Well don't you have manners.
Lulu: You're serious?
Auron: You refuse?
Yuna: No, no! We accept! Right, everyone?
Wakka: O-Of course! No problem at all!
Lulu: But...why?
Auron: I promised Braska.
Yuna: You promised my father? Thank you, Sir Auron! You're welcome to join us!
Auron: And...these kids come too.
He grabs Tidus and flings Tidus in front of him. Not wanting to suffer the same embarrassment I calmly walk forward in front of Auron
Tidus: Hi...guys. Eh...howdy!
Auron: This one I promised Jecht.
Sora: Um hi there everyone…
Yuna: Is Sir Jecht alive?
Auron: Can't say. Haven't seen him in ten years.
So it's just like I thought.
Yuna: I...see.
Auron: You'll meet eventually.
Yuna: Yes. I'm looking forward to it!
He steps forward to meet Lulu
Auron: What's our itinerary? Where are we headed?
Yuna: ( To Tidus ) Hey! Come with me!
I walk over and stand next to Wakka.
Sora: So Wakka, how does it feel?
Wakka: Huh? How does what feel?
A loud whistle from the direction of Tidus and Yuna is heard
Sora: To have finally won a tournament after all this time.
Wakka: Oh that. It feels great. Thanks again brudda. Couldn't of done it without you and blondie over there.
Sora: Don't thank me. I'm just happy I got to have as much fun as I did.
Wakka: Yea. You can see why blitz is so important to everyone here.
Sora: Mhm.
A moment of silence
Wakka: So how do you feel, being a guardian now?
Sora: Well, I don't feel all that different. I guess I do feel like I have more purpose. Like somebody is depending on me.
Kairi…I wonder how everything is back at home.
Wakka: What's on your mind?
Sora: Just thinking about home. Wondering how everyone there is doing.
Tidus and Yuna erupt into laughter. Both laughing loudly.
Sora: … What's up with them.
Wakka: I don't know. Those two have really hit it off. I just hope they don't get any closer.
Sora: Why not?
Wakka: It's hard to explain. Yuna can't really be involved with anyone like that. It's what comes with the territory of being a summoner.
Sora: Oh… I think I understand.
Wakka: She has to fight Sin. She can't have any distractions. She needs to be focused on it 100% and can't have any doubts about the path she has chosen.
The laughing continues for a long time. The absurdity of it causing Tidus and Yuna to burst into actual laughter. Tidus turns around, and notices the stares everyone is giving him and Yuna.
Tidus: What're you looking at?
Wakka: We were just worried you guys might've gone crazy!
Sora: Yeah! I mean you two sounded like you were psycho!
Tidus: Sorry!
Yuna: Well then, alright. Now, we will go to the temple of Djose. And guardians? Don't forget to smile.
Tidus runs up the stone steps, stretches, and looks ahead. In front of him is the winding dirt path which leads to the Djose temple; Mi'ihen Highroad. While he's walking along, a short, old, white-bearded man, with a tall green hat and green outfit stops him.
Old Man: Do you know what those ruins are from?
Sora & Tidus: Some old city?
Yuna approaches
Old Man: Correct. A city most ancient! A terrible testament to Sin's power. I tremble every time I see them. Compared to Sin, humans are mere mudpuppies!
Yuna: But I believe humans are the only ones capable of defeating Sin.
Old Man: A good reply. I am relieved to hear you say that, m'lady summoner. Where are my manners? I am Maechen, a scholar. At your service, m'lady.
Sora: it's a pleasure to meet you, Maechen.
Maechen: I am on a journey, studying the history of our world, Spira, seeking its stories and secrets... My travels have taken me to many places, and I am troubled by what I have seen.
He pauses, a frown forming on his face.
Maechen: Fragile smiles on people's faces crumbling at the mere mention of Sin. They are counting on you, m'lady. Give them a reason to rejoice once more.
Yuna: I will.
Sora: Yea she can do it, right Tidus?
Tidus: Of course!
As we continue down the path, we are approached by three people riding chocobos.
Red Haired Woman: Lady Summoner, I presume?
Yuna: Yes, I am Yuna.
Lucil: I am Lucil, captain of the Djose Chocobo Knights.
Elma: And I'm Elma.
We've been charged to guard the Highroad.
Lucil: There have been reports of a large fiend appearing in this area, with a taste for chocobos. Do take care, Summoner Yuna, if you are to rent any chocobos.
So why do I have the feeling we are going to meet this thing?
Yuna: Thank you. We will be careful.
Lucil: Good. We should get back to our rounds. Farewell.
Elma: Our prayers are with you.
They ride away
Tidus: A large fiend...
Sora: You aren't really thinking…
Tidus: Let's go get him!
I knew it.
Auron: Why?
Tidus: It's the right thing to do.
Auron: It's the right thing to do?
Sora: Is there a problem with helping people Auron?
Auron softly laughs to himself
Tidus: What'd I say now?
Auron: Jecht said that a lot, too. And every time he said it, it meant trouble for Braska and me.
I can see subtle changes in Tidus's face at the mention of his father. His veins become more outlined, and his smile becomes a borderline frown.
Little Girl: My Lady Summoner!
Yuna's attention is captured
Little Girl: You're a summoner?
Yuna: Yes. My name is Yuna.
Calli: I'm Calli.
Yuna: Nice to meet you, Calli.
Calli: Lady Yuna, are you going to bring us the Calm?
Yuna: Yes, very soon.
Calli: Yay!
She starts to run circles around Yuna
Calli's Mother: We're looking forward to another Calm, My Lady Summoner.
Yuna: I'll do my best.
She looks to the others
Calli's Mother: And good luck to your guardians as well.
We walk away, with Calli waving at us.
Tidus: What's the calm?
Lulu: The Calm is a time of peace. It comes after a summoner defeats Sin, and lasts until Sin reappears.
Yuna: Sin dies and is reborn.
Tidus: I get it! I thought it was weird. Yuna's dad defeated Sin ten years ago, right? But Sin's still here! Didn't make much sense till now. Wait... If it just comes back...
This actually explains a lot, but what happened that made Jecht become Sin…
Yuna: Don't say it isn't worth it... Because it is.
Even for a little while... People can sleep in their beds without being kind of time is worth anything. Don't say it isn't worth it. Your words that day, Yuna-I remember them well.
We continue along the Highroad. They encounter a chocobo carring a caravan of some sort. Luzzu and Gatta are there as well, leading the caravan forward. The group heads forward and reaches them.
Gatta: Hey! Hey, we saw the game! You guys were great!
Luzzu: Congratulations, Wakka!
Elma and Lucil ride over to us
Elma: Hey! Stop loafing around!
Gatta: Uh... The lady summoner and her guardians...
Lucil: This mission requires our full attention. We've no time to waste! Understood?
Luzzu: Yes, ma'am! Apologies, ma'am!
Lucil: Carry on.
Elma and Lucil ride off. Luzzu turns to Gatta
Luzzu: See? Keep your head down, say "sir" a lot, and you'll do fine.
Gatta: Right...sir.
Yuna giggles
Luzzu: Hey, Yuna. Even though Yevon rejected us... We still believe in you. That won't ever change.
Yuna: Thank you, Sir Luzzu, Sir Gatta. But, you know... It's not too late for you to go back to Besaid, and...
Gatta: We should be going, sir!
We walk and see a girl wearing a green robe, arguing with a man.
Man: We'll defeat Sin any way we can!
Girl: But Yevon's teachings say...
Man: Enough!
He walks away, we walk over to the girl.
Girl: I-I only meant to...
Sora: Are you all right?
Girl: Is that…the lady Summoner...?
They do the prayer gesture to each other
Yuna: Yes, I am Yuna.
Girl: It is an honor, my lady. My name is Shelinda. I am a disciple of Yevon.
Sora: So what's going on, why were you arguing with that man?
Wakka: Yea what was all that about? The Crusaders' operation?
Tidus: You mean the one Gatta and Luzzu were talking about?
Shelinda: I heard they were to use forbidden machina! I had to stop them.
Tidus: Huh? Why? Lulu: The use of machina is strictly forbidden by the Yevon
Wakka: That's bad, ya?
Auron: Let them use whatever they want. They still won't defeat Sin.
Shelinda: But, it's not about defeating Sin! The teachings of Yevon must be upheld!
Wakka: Yeah! Right!
Shelinda: But you don't understand! The Crusaders won't even listen to me. And it's all because I'm just a lowly acolyte.
Yuna: Don't say that. Well, I haven't been a summoner for very long myself, you see. Still, I can't put myself down every time I fail. People are depending on me. They're depending on both of us!
Yuna sure knows how to give a pep talk.
Shelinda: Yes! Yes, you're right, my lady. Absolutely right! Thank you so much, Lady Yuna! Now, I feel I have the courage to finish my training.
She leaves, as we walk on, we reach a building
Auron: We rest here.
Wakka: But, this is an Al Bhed shop!
Sora: How does that matter?
Auron: Is that a problem?
Wakka: They don't believe in Yevon, and in Luca they... They kidnapped Yuna!
Auron: Where were her guardians? Wakka and Lulu place their hands to their foreheads. The guy does have point.
Yuna: Sir Auron's just concerned about your health.
Wakka: I'm not tired one bit!
Auron: Well I am.
He walks into the building; and we follow him inside, after we all get rooms, and go off to sleep.
Hours Later
Sora: So much for sleeping…
I exit my room, and see Tidus has awoken as well, we greet each other and head outside.
Sora: Whoaa!
Tidus: Check it out! That sunset was different from the one I saw in Kilika. It was quiet-almost gentle. He sees Yuna sitting, alone. He walks and approaches her
Tidus: Whatcha up to?
I approach the two of them
Sora: Hey guys!
Yuna looks at the sunset.
Yuna: Pretty…
Sora: Yeah…
Tidus: Mhm.
Tidus hesitates, then prepares to ask something
Tidus: Hey Yuna, why is Sin here?
Yuna: Sin is punishment…for our vanity. It will not go away until we have atoned.
Tidus: Yeah but what did we do that was so wrong in the first place?
Sora: Maybe we used too much machina? Or even a war or something.
Yuna: Its funny… I never really thought about it, ever since I was young, I didn't think to question it. But now that you ask if its really that bad or not… I don't know. Come to think about it, there's so much I don't know.
Tidus: Well then we're the same
Sora: Yeah we are.
Tidus stands up, and puts on a funny face
Tidus(imitating the voice of Mika): Ohhh, such thinking, is unbecoming, of a summoner. Sound like Mika?
Sora: Haha not bad Tidus
Yuna: That's mean you know?
Tidus stands up and starts stretching.
Tidus: You know... During a game, you have to think of blitz and nothing else, you know?
Sora: Really? Blitzball, Tidus?
Tidus tries to think of what to say, and finds the right words
Tidus: You can't think, "That's a cute girl in the fifth seat from the right". And you can't be thinking about where you're going to go on that date, because the minute you do, that's when you lose! You see, uh, Yuna, what I mean is, you really shouldn't worry, you know? After we beat Sin, that's when you can worry about the future.
Sora: I'm impressed Tidus, you actually said something with some insight, good job.
Yuna: I guess…
Tidus: But Yuna… How are you supposed to beat something big like that?
Yuna: The final summoning It's the only way to defeat Sin. The only way. With it, we can call the Final Aeon. That's the goal of the pilgrimage. The Fayth of the Final Summoning lies waiting in the far north, to greet summoners that complete their pilgrimage. At the world's edge... in Zanarkand.
Tidus: Zanarkand?
Sora: You're not serious are you?
Auron: She means the ruins of a city destroyed a thousand years ago.
Auron appears, and walks towards us
Tidus: You sure it's ruins?
Sora: Tidus, I think its hard to get something like that wrong…
Yuna: That's what I've heard.
Auron: You'll see it for yourself soon enough. Yuna, come back inside.
Auron walks away, leaving all of us alone again
Yuna: You will go with us... to Zanarkand?
Tidus: Yeah, I'll go. I'll go to Zanarkand to see it with my own eyes.
Sora: Yeah. And don't forget me, I'm coming too, it won't be that easy to get rid of me!
Tidus looks sadly at the sunset, then turns around to head back to the inn. Yuna follows behind him
Sora: Tidus… don't get your hopes up.
I go back inside the inn/shop. I walk into my room, and summon my keyblade. After stretching and doing some workouts, i let sleep take me.