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Chapter 11: Distractions

I walked back to the lockers, opened the door to peer around and check my books. I hadn't realised that I was stoned in thought from that flashback. It did back some old memories but they are the least of my worries now. I check my table…History…

"You're early Tidus" Mr Maechen looked up from his lecture as I knocked on the door.

"Sorry Sir" I muttered and walked in.

"I was expecting your arrival in another 20minutes you see? Ah yes…Tidus, since I'm sure you've been spending your glorious time studying Spiran History, could you tell me more about it? I was just telling all the other members of class, who happen to be on time mind you, about high summoners. Could you tell me more about high summoners please Tidus?" Mr Maechen asked slyly.

"High Summoners are people who have acquired the final aeon. Summoners journey around Spira, to various temples to pray to the Fayth. They somehow get an aeon; I think it was from will to fight Sin. Or something. After journeying to acquire all the aeons around Spira: Besaid, Kilika, Djose, Macalania and Bevelle, they can come to Zanarkand to acquire the final summoning. There are also rumours that there are three more aeons, namely at Baaj, Cavern of the Stolen Fayth and Remiem Temple. After the Summoner acquires these aeons, which are in fact representations of the Fayth in spirit form, they can then defeat Sin and bring the Calm to the whole of Spira. We, people of Spira give Summoners who have defeated Sin, the high honour of being called High Summoners. They are therefore integrated into the Political world in which they become an equal or higher position than Maesters." I took a deep breath and sat down on my seat. Did all that just come out of me?

After I sat down, I realised that everyone was clapping and cheering. They weren't interested in this boring history of course; they wanted to teach old Maechen a lesson.

"Thank you Tidus for that vivid description of High Summoners. Now everyone turn to Page 57 and read the article there." He commanded as the cheering stopped and reverted to groaning.

History wasn't a very interesting subject, but I had to study it nonetheless. Maechen was in fact helping me, because it's all revision…

"Tidus, how did you do that?" Baralai whispered, as we turned to the text book.

"Oh, I happen to be reading it on the way to school." I grinned and fiddled with my pen.

"I thought so. You aren't the type of person to study all that and actually remember it." He replied as he moved his concentration to the text, which had a vivid description of high summoners and their role in society.

"Well, things change" I put up a weak smile as I thought about Yuna and her sudden relationship with me from 'friend' to sister. Does Baralai know about this? Probably not yet.

"I saw you and Yuna come to school today" he commented softly, making sure Maechen and his keen ears doesn't hear our conversation.

"Yeah, what about it?" I asked casually, not wanting to repeat everything I just told Gippal not thirty minutes ago and tell Baralai.

"Don't worry Tidus. I overheard Rikku and Yuna's conversation." He smiled as he pretended to read the text book.

"So you know."

"Yeah, I feel sorry for you man"

"I don't need you to feel sorry for me Baralai, I'm fine. Really, I am." I said convincingly.

"Tidus, Baralai come to me after class. You young people these days, talking non sense during my class time. Am I that boring?" Maechen shouted out from the front of the class room, it was loud since we were at the back- as always- and he was getting old…

I was tempted to say, the obvious answer. YES! But Baralai seemed to pre-empt my motives and quickly said "No sir. I was discussing with my fellow student Tidus about how he knew so much about high summoners. It seems he's been catching up on his homework and studying, even on the way to school."

Oh shut up Baralai. You're making me look like a nerd! The only reason I was studying this was because Yuna made me! She said something about knowing my enemies and knowing a little more history/political stuff. Darn it, now you just make me look like a total fool.

"Ah- I suppose reading the text book is slightly boring. I'll tell you a story. One thousand years ago, a huge war raged between the cities of Bevelle and Zanarkand. The war used high technologically advanced weapons called 'machina'. Yu Yevon, leader of Zanarkand, fears that Bevelle's machina were far superior to that of his, sacrificed the lives of the people of Zanarkand, turning them into the Fayth. He merges the life energies of the thousands of people of Zanarkand- also known as pyreflies- and builds an invincible armour called Sin. By doing so, he decimates Bevelle's army but also destroys Zanarkand. Yu Yevon's daughter Lady Yunalesca…" and with that the bell rang.

"Ah, we shall leave this to next time, if I remember of course." He grabbed his coffee mug that was on his table and sipped it slowly; well extremely slowly.

Seeing the chance to flee, Baralai seized my arm and pulled out of the door.

"Nice reactions Baralai, I'm kind of slow headed today." I commented as we ran halfway down the corridor.

"You know, Gippal's been busy lately. With Rikku and other stuff. I was thinking if you would hang out with me more often." I offered, as we strolled out onto the grass.

"Sure, how about after school at the old pub. Shiva's Tavern. Just like the old days huh?" he accepted.

"Oh Yevon! I totally forgot that Blitzball trials are today!I'll go there after I make the team…darn Wakka has to 'test' me and not just let me into the team…" I cursed, not realising I was actually talking aloud.

"You'll be finished at about 5? Okay, I'll ask Nooj to come over too. If he's not too busy with Le Blanc of course." Baralai said, as he farewelled me and headed for his next class.

"Tidus! Concentrate! What's with you?" Wakka yelled at the trials for Blitzball, that afternoon after school finished.

I dived into the sphere pool again, and swam full speed at Letty, who happened to have the ball. His speed wasn't as fast as mine, so I easily caught up.

I was dating your mother

I blocked Letty's path, and proceeded to tackle him head on.

Your mother left a message before she died

Letty held the ball tight and closed his eyes as I swam straight into him.

You are mine son

Bam! I hit him, knocking him backwards as I clasped around his body, to steal the ball off him whilst he flinched.

Yuna is your sister

I reached out my hands and groped for the ball, stretching my back for more distance and straining my muscles to overpower him…

"You orright?" Wakka leaned forward and pull me up.

I climb up, and hit my head lightly with my hand. My head hurts, much more than getting a hangover.

"You got disorientated, you almost drown ya know?" Wakka explained, as I felt weak and feeble on my legs.

"I feel fine Wakka. Let me go on again, I'll show them whose boss" I grinded my teeth together, as I felt I was making a fool out of myself for making a stupid mistake like that.

"Tidus, come here and lets have a walk, ya?" Wakka said in a commanding tone, as he grabbed me by the neck and head locked me out of the Blitzball stadium.

"Watch it Wakka, my heads going to get ripped off at this rate" I struggled free from his intense grip, and ran a few steps forward before turning back towards him and facing him.

"Tidus, I can tell something's wrong with you. You're not concentrating well today ya?"

"Wakka, I don't want to talk about it now"

"Okay, I'll leave you to your own business but I have to tell you there are only six members on that team. I can't let you go on the team as a striker due to your performance just then ya? What will people say about me? Wakka, you are a biased coach ya?"

"What are you getting at?" I asked

"What I'm saying is, I can't let you be Zanarkand's star player anymore. If you really want to be on the team, you will have to be the keeper."

"What?! Keeper? What about Keepa then? What's he going to do?" I yelled out in surprise.

"Keepa will be striker"

I scoffed at the silly and somewhat ironic nature of that statement. Keepa isn't keeper but a striker?

"Yo Tidus, you look awful. What happened?" Baralai signalled me when I stepped into Shiva's Tavern.

"I don't want to talk about it now" I repeated myself, just like what I said to Wakka.

"Waiter, bar beer thanks" Baralai pulled a seat on the table, as I noticed Nooj and Le Blanc were also sitting here.

"Tidey Widey, I noticed you're late. Come here and have a beer with cute Noojie Woojie will you?"

"Errr…that's a very disturbing way to say it." As I sat down on the seat and observed them. Although Nooj was one of my friends, I didn't have to like his girlfriend…right…? I mean, his 'type' was way off the usual league, even for me.

"Tidey, Noojie Woojie wants to go have a dance together. We'll catch you later" they waved and mentioned towards the dance floor, where flashing lights and loud music were playing. The last time I was here, which was when I met Paine, it was before 5 so there was no party. Now it's all changed, the atmosphere is entirely different.

"What do you want to say Tidus?"

"How did you know that I was going to say something? Baralai, you are too smart for your own good. Perhaps someday it will cause you more harm than good."

"You didn't look too well today. In fact you look far worse than I met you this morning." He said, as a waiter placed a bottle of beer on the table and subsequently poured it into my glass.

"I don't want to talk about it" I tried to look away, only to see Le Blanc holding Nooj in an extremely seductive way which disgusted me. Maybe looking away wasn't such a good idea.

"Sometimes when I get annoyed, angry or even distress on the things that happen around me" he said, at the same time pouring more beer into his glass. "I tell Paine everything that's in my heart. She might be quiet and not talkative, but she's a good listener. She won't spill my secrets away. Also I felt much better after telling her what's bothering me. I don't know the reason, it just felt my worries were halved." He said, and he sipped his wine slowly. Rich and famous drink wine, whilst the less fortunate take beer. At least to me it seems that way, even though my father is rich….and famous…

"Wakka almost kicked me out of the team." I said quickly and gulped down the beer as if it was water.

"What happened?" he said caringly.

"I fooled myself, and I got distracted." I said, trying to make up an excuse to cover it all up. I didn't want to tell them the real reason.

"This isn't you Tidus. You aren't playing your type of game."

"I know, I know" I announced in annoyance.

"Tidus, if this makes you feel better, all of us are willing to help you out when you are at your lowest. If you need any help at all, I'm sure one of us is able to help."

"Thanks, but I'm fine. I don't need any help. Nice of you to offer that though." I said, as I soberly drank the liquid.

"Look Tidus, I know that all this is so sudden on you. And that everything that you've known in your entire life has dramatically changed. Everything and that includes your family, and your beloved Blitzball. But you've got to know things will eventually change. There's always clear fresh air after a terrible storm. It will end."

"Thank you for the speech Baralai. I appreciate your help anyway. But I'm fine. Seriously."

I saw a break between the dances and walked up to the dancing floor swiftly.

"Nooj, could I have a moment?" I squeezed through a few dancers and pulled myself towards the couple dancing.

"Sure, let's have walk. I feel the air in here isn't terrific, despite my sweetheart accompanying me." Nooj commented as he kissed his girlfriend, saying he'll be back before she realises it.

The air outside was cool and damp; there were no stars in the sky but only a few dark clouds looming ahead. It was quiet out here at least, I thought to myself.

"So, what is up?" he said, as he flapped his t-shirt feeling the cool breeze.

"That night at the party," I started, as I leaned upon a small fence overlooking the dark sea. "After that game…what happened?"

"I gave you my special formula, and you snoozed off later on." He turned towards the sea too, and looked at its vastness and the sheer power of the waves knocking onto the cliffs below us.

"Gippal said it was a drug, something that made the user go high."

"Well, not exactly. You just feel more loved, and your will to love is stronger. Your kisses more passionate." He stated.

"So what happened?"

"How shall I know what happened? Shouldn't you ask yourself?" he sneered.

"I can't remember a thing." I answered honestly. That night was all blurry and fuzzy within my memory banks.

"Well, I've only seen one result after a couple consumes it, which is they make love to each other."

"Nooj that was a mean joke to play on Yuna and me" I flamed out, my eyes glaring intently on his.

"Tidus, I was helping you out. Everyone knew you were trying to chase that girl, and everyone knows you will never give up on a girl until you caught her. And…that you split up with them not long after."

"That was not helping me. I wasn't trying to chase Yuna, she was a friend."

"That's weird Tidus," Nooj turned towards me "Tidus has a friend which happens to be a girl but not a girlfriend."

"Look Nooj, I know you graduated a few years ago but still join our group lunches and all, but you didn't go to school today. I don't blame you. But things have changed. Both the relationship between Yuna and me, and myself." I paused and tried to calm myself down by looking at the sea. I was pretty angry at Nooj's actions, but his intentions weren't 'that bad'.

"Yuna's my sister."

"Sister?" he repeated, his voice raising it slightly high at the end.

"Yes, Braska said I was his long lost son. Something like that, I don't care, I don't remember. Whatever. You were too rash on Saturday Nooj." I felt like I wanted to scold him further, but neither of us knew about my identity before it was too late. I didn't know who to blame.

"So, please tell me what happened that night. Could there be any chance there wasn't incest…" my voice trailed on, as I felt a knot tie within my throat.

"I'm sorry Tidus" he apologised, "my medicine is extremely effective. It doesn't have any symptoms, but it does achieve its purpose."

"Okay, it's alright. We didn't know on Saturday. Just keep it quiet" I said, as we walked back upon the footpath.

"Tell Baralai I'm going home. I'll walk. I need some quiet time." I said, as I trailed away from Nooj, and started to head home. Nooj watched me walk further and further away from him, and finally turned and walked back him.

-

"Who are you?" I demanded, as a shadow crawled out from behind one of the lamp posts. It was barely 5 minutes departing from Shiva's tavern, and I probably met up with some gangsters. Within the ambient light, I saw four or five figures lurking in the gloom.

"Tidus, I believe we've met before……" his raspy voice cracked at every syllable which eradicated from his lungs.

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